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SAT Vocabulary Word List
| 1 | abase (v) | to embarrass or shame someone else; it also means to lower yourself physically or in rank |
| 2 | abdicate (v) | to give up power or control |
| 3 | abduction (n) | a kidnapping, taking away or carrying someone off against his or her will |
| 4 | abet (v) | to give help to someone who is doing something wrong |
| 5 | abeyance (n) | a state of temporary inactivity or to stop for a period of time |
| 6 | abjure (v) | to take back or claim that something isn't true, or to give up on your previous beliefs |
| 7 | abnegation (n) | act of staying away from something |
| 8 | abominable (adj) | very unlikable, easy to hate, or disgusting |
| 9 | abound (v) | to exist in great size or large numbers |
| 10 | abrasive (adj) | something that is rough like sandpaper, or something causing friction or tension |
| 11 | abridge (v) | to cut short, reduce in size or to shrink |
| 12 | abscond (v) | to make off with something secretly |
| 13 | abstain (v) | to hold back from something, avoid, or quit |
| 14 | abstruse (adj) | deep, hard to understand, or complicated |
| 15 | abusive (adj) | treating someone or something badly or being harmful or insulting |
| 16 | abysmal (adj) | terrible or awful |
| 17 | academic (adj) | having to do with formal education or with teaching and learning |
| 18 | accentuate (v) | to make something more important or to highlight |
| 19 | accessory (n) | an assistant, and also refers to an add-on |
| 20 | acclivity (n) | an upward slope (as of ground) |
| 21 | accolade (n) | awards, honors, or praise |
| 22 | accommodate (v) | to make room for something, to help out, to go well with, or to do a favor for someone |
| 23 | accouter (v) | to give clothing and equipment to someone, especially for military service |
| 24 | accrue (v) | to grow in size or number over time, to add to something slowly |
| 25 | acerbity (n) | bitterness, roughness or sharpness |
| 26 | acetic (adj) | sour, acid-like, related to vinegar |
| 27 | acidulous (adj) | sour or sharp in taste or manner |
| 28 | acquiesce (v) | to agree to without protest, generally without enthusiasm |
| 29 | acrid (adj) | acid, sour, biting or stinging, burning, or bitter in taste or manner |
| 30 | acrimonious (adj) | bitter or harsh |
| 31 | actuarial (adj) | having to do with insurance risks and premiums |
| 32 | acuity (n) | keenness, acuteness or sharpness |
| 33 | acumen (n) | great skill, smartness |
| 34 | adapt (v) | to adjust or to change something to meet a new circumstance |
| 35 | addendum (n) | an addition at the end of a book, an extra part, or something added |
| 36 | adept (adj) | highly skilled or experienced in a particular area, proficient |
| 37 | adhere (v) | to hold tightly, to support a certain cause, rule, or belief, or to stay attached to something |
| 38 | adjourn (v) | to postpone to a later time, or to move to another room during a meeting or in court |
| 39 | adjunct (n) | someone with lesser status or someone or something that provides assistance |
| 40 | admonish (v) | to scold gently, to correct in a well meaning way |
| 41 | adorn (v) | to decorate, make prettier or to beautify |
| 42 | adulterate (v) | to make impure by adding something that is inferior |
| 43 | adumbrate (trv) | to outline, or to foreshadow |
| 44 | adverse (adj) | bad, unfavorable, or against someone or something |
| 45 | advocacy (n) | support, help, or the act of fighting for something or someone |
| 46 | advocate (v) | to support, speak, or act in favor of something |
| 47 | aegis (n) | sponsorship, leadership or protection |
| 48 | affable (adj) | friendly, easy to be around, or having good manners and pleasant speech |
| 49 | affiliation (n) | a connection to or an association with someone or something |
| 50 | affinity (n) | a family relationship that is not by blood but by marriage, or a natural attraction |
| 51 | affirm (trv) | to say something in a positive way |
| 52 | affix (v) | to attach, to connect, to add on, or to secure |
| 53 | affront (n) | an insult or show of disrespect |
| 54 | aftermath (n) | the results of an event, the effects or outcome of an action or situation |
| 55 | agenda (n) | a plan, list of things to be done or something one hopes to accomplish |
| 56 | agglomeration (n) | a cluster of something, mass of varied parts |
| 57 | aggrandize (v) | to expand something or make it bigger, to exaggerate |
| 58 | aghast (adj) | to be in wonder or fear, feeling great horror, or being very upset at seeing something |
| 59 | agility (n) | the ability to move or think quickly and easily |
| 60 | agnostic (n) | someone who is not certain about existence of god |
| 61 | agog (adj) | to be very excited, eager and full of interest |
| 62 | alacrity (n) | being eager, ready, and willing to do something |
| 63 | alchemy (n) | a medieval chemical science aiming to convert the base metals into gold |
| 64 | alimony (n) | payment made to a former spouse to help with living expenses |
| 65 | allay (v) | to calm, to ease |
| 66 | allege (v) | to claim that something is true |
| 67 | allegory (n) | a story that symbolizes an abstract meaning |
| 68 | alloy (n) | a combination of two or more metals |
| 69 | allude (v) | to suggest or refer to something indirectly |
| 70 | aloft (adv) | held up, in the air, flying or in a high place |
| 71 | amalgam (n) | a combination or mixture |
| 72 | amass (v) | to collect for oneself or to accumulate |
| 73 | ambience (n) | the atmosphere or feeling of a place |
| 74 | ambivalent (adj) | undecided or simultaneously having opposite or conflicting feelings, such as love and hate |
| 75 | amble (v) | to walk leisurely or to stroll |
| 76 | ambulatory (adj) | able to walk |
| 77 | ameliorate (v) | to make more tolerable or to make better |
| 78 | amenable (adj) | ready to be changed or controlled |
| 79 | amend (v) | to make better or improve, and to change or revise |
| 80 | amenities (n) | pleasant qualities or behavior, or pleasant features or attractions |
| 81 | amiable (adj) | having a pleasant and friendly disposition |
| 82 | amicable (adj) | friendly, pleasant, and good-natured |
| 83 | amiss (adj) | something that seems wrong about a situation, when something is not right or is out of order |
| 84 | amity (n) | friendship and peaceful harmony |
| 85 | amnesia (n) | loss of memory, often caused by trauma or shock |
| 86 | amorous (adj) | being loving, full of love, having to do with sexual love |
| 87 | amorphous (adj) | lacking a definite shape or form |
| 88 | ample (adj) | plenty, more than enough |
| 89 | amplify (v) | to make larger or stronger |
| 90 | amputate (v) | to cut off a limb or body part, usually during surgery |
| 91 | anachronistic (adj) | out of place in a particular time period or out of chronological order |
| 92 | analgesic (n) | a pain killer or a remedy for pain |
| 93 | analogous (adj) | very similar or comparable in some way |
| 94 | anarchy (n) | the complete absence of government or order |
| 95 | anathema (n) | a person or thing that is extremely hated or disliked |
| 96 | ancestry (n) | family ties or all the members of your family that came before you |
| 97 | anesthetic (n) | a substance that causes numbness or a loss of sensation in body |
| 98 | anguish (n) | great suffering, usually from worry, grief, or pain |
| 99 | angular (adj) | having angles; it can also mean stiff and awkward |
| 100 | animosity (n) | extreme dislike, hatred, or ill will |
| 101 | animus (n) | a feeling of strong dislike or hatred |
| 102 | annihilate (v) | to destroy completely or kill |
| 103 | annotation (n) | a critical or explanatory note in a text |
| 104 | anoint (v) | to rub or sprinkle oil on, to make sacred, or to choose by divine knowledge |
| 105 | anomalous (adj) | to be out of the ordinary or unusual |
| 106 | anonymity (n) | being nameless or having no personal identity |
| 107 | antagonism (n) | an opposition, tension or competition between two or more things |
| 108 | antecede (v) | to come before something |
| 109 | antecedents (n) | the history or events of one's earlier life |
| 110 | antedate (v) | to happen before a particular time or date, or to assign an earlier date to something |
| 111 | anterior (adj) | at or toward the front |
| 112 | anthology (n) | a collection of literary pieces in a single format, like a book |
| 113 | anthropocentric (adj) | believing humans are central to and above everything in the universe |
| 114 | anthropoid (adj) | looking like a human, especially certain types of apes |
| 115 | anthropologist (n) | a person who studies human behavior and nature, and the development and origins of human society |
| 116 | antipathy (n) | dislike, hatred, or the object of dislike |
| 117 | antipodal (adj) | being directly opposite one another or contrary |
| 118 | antiquated (adj) | very old, behind the times, or antique |
| 119 | antiseptic (n) | any substance that stops or prevents infection |
| 120 | antithesis (n) | the exact opposite of something or someone |
| 121 | apathy (n) | lack of emotion or interest |
| 122 | ape (v) | to copy or mimic the actions of someone |
| 123 | aphasia (n) | the loss of power to use or understand words, usually caused by brain disease or injury |
| 124 | apiary (n) | a place where bees are kept |
| 125 | apocalyptic (adj) | predicting imminent disaster or total destruction |
| 126 | apolitical (adj) | not political, not concerned with politicians or the government |
| 127 | apostate (n) | a person who turns against their religious beliefs, political party, or cause they used to support |
| 128 | apothegm (n) | a short, wise statement or saying |
| 129 | apotheosis (n) | the elevation to the status of a god or ideal being |
| 130 | appall (v) | to horrify, shock, disgust, or revolt someone |
| 131 | apparatus (n) | the instruments, materials, tools, etc. needed for a specific purpose |
| 132 | apparition (n) | a ghostly figure |
| 133 | appease (v) | to calm someone down, especially by giving in to the demands |
| 134 | appellation (n) | name or title |
| 135 | append (v) | to add on or to attach |
| 136 | application (n) | the act of applying or the act of putting something on |
| 137 | apportion (v) | to divide or distribute in shares, usually according to a plan |
| 138 | apposite (adj) | appropriate or relevant to a situation |
| 139 | appraise (v) | to estimate the value or worth of something |
| 140 | appreciate (v) | to think well of or be grateful for; it can also means to increase in value or worth |
| 141 | apprehensive (adj) | worried or anxious, or having fear of what may happen |
| 142 | apprenticeship (n) | a period of learning or studying under a master in a particular field or craft |
| 143 | apprise (v) | to inform or to give news |
| 144 | approbation (n) | an official approval, praise, or commendation |
| 145 | appropriate (adj) | being right or correct, or suitable |
| 146 | appurtenance (n) | something added to something else, or a piece of equipment |
| 147 | apropos (adv) | at the right time or in just the right way; |
| 148 | aquatic (adj) | living in or being done on the water, or related to the ocean |
| 149 | aquiline (adj) | curved or hooked |
| 150 | arable (adj) | to be ready for growing crops, suitable for plowing |
| 151 | arbitrator (n) | a third party or person who steps in to smooth over or settle a disagreement |
| 152 | arboretum (n) | a place where many different types of trees and shrubs are grown for study and exhibition |
| 153 | arcade (n) | a passage with an arched roof or any passageway |
| 154 | arcane (adj) | meant for or known to only a select few |
| 155 | archaeology (n) | the scientific study of ancient peoples and their cultures, by analysis of their artifacts and relics |
| 156 | archaic (adj) | old and out of use |
| 157 | archipelago (n) | a group of islands or a sea that contains a group of islands |
| 158 | archive (n) | a preserved collection of documents or information |
| 159 | ardent (adj) | warm or intense, usually describing feelings or emotions |
| 160 | arduous (adj) | difficult, exhausting or requiring lots of energy and effort |
| 161 | aria (n) | a song performed solo, as in an opera |
| 162 | arid (adj) | dry, barren, lacking in rainfall, useless, or dull |
| 163 | aristocracy (n) | the privileged minority or upper class |
| 164 | armada (n) | a large group of armed ships |
| 165 | armistice (n) | a temporary cease-fire between warring parties just before a peace treaty is made |
| 166 | arousal (n) | an action or feeling that excites or stimulates |
| 167 | arraign (v) | to charge or to accuse |
| 168 | arrant (adj) | extreme, outright, notorious |
| 169 | arrears (n) | an overdue debt or being behind in payments or in work |
| 170 | arrest (v) | to take into custody by legal authority |
| 171 | arrogant (adj) | full of pride and self-importance |
| 172 | arroyo (n) | a dry creek which fills with water after rain |
| 173 | arsenal (n) | a place for making and storing weapons, a storehouse, a supply, or resources |
| 174 | articulate (adj) | using language clearly or spoken in a way that is easily understood |
| 175 | artifice (n) | a trick, a deception, or a clever move |
| 176 | ascendancy (n) | a position in which one has control or power, or is governing |
| 177 | ascertain (v) | to learn, to find out with certainty, or to discover through investigation |
| 178 | ascribe (v) | to assign or attribute, as a cause or a source of something |
| 179 | aseptic (adj) | germ-free; it can also mean lacking in emotion or warmth |
| 180 | ashen (adj) | very gray or pale, looking like ash |
| 181 | asinine (adj) | stupid, foolish, or lacking good sense or intelligence |
| 182 | askew (adj) | out of line, or off center |
| 183 | aspersion (n) | a damaging remark about someone or something, or verbal abuse |
| 184 | assay (v) | to test, to analyze, to try or attempt to analyze the ingredients of something |
| 185 | assent (v) | to agree to or to approve |
| 186 | assert (v) | to insist on something or to state strongly |
| 187 | assiduous (adj) | very dedicated and determined; one who does things with great care |
| 188 | assimilate (v) | to absorb or incorporate, to become like, or to adapt |
| 189 | assonance (n) | similarity of vowel sounds or repetition of vowels |
| 190 | assuage (v) | to ease the pain, to soothe, or to pacify |
| 191 | astral (adj) | related to stars or star-like |
| 192 | astringent (adj) | having a harsh or biting quality; bitter or sharp |
| 193 | astronomical (adj) | related to astronomy; it also means extremely large in numbers or quantities |
| 194 | astute (adj) | very clever, smart and perceptive |
| 195 | asunder (adj) | cut apart or being apart in direction or position |
| 196 | asylum (n) | a place that offers safety; a hospital or sanctuary |
| 197 | atheistic (adj) | related to a disbelief in god, or rejecting god's existence |
| 198 | atone (v) | to reconcile or make up for a mistake |
| 199 | atrocity (n) | a horrible, violent or cruel act |
| 200 | atrophy (n) | wasting away, especially of body tissue, muscle, or organ |
| 201 | attenuate (v) | to weaken or to lessen the severity, intensity, or value of something |
| 202 | attest (v) | to declare or show that something is true |
| 203 | attribute (n) | a characteristic or quality of a person or thing |
| 204 | attrition (n) | wearing away, a normal loss of workers or members by retirement or dying |
| 205 | atypical (adj) | not typical or characteristic |
| 206 | audacious (adj) | courageous, or having a devil-may-care attitude |
| 207 | audit (n) | an examination of financial records for a person or business |
| 208 | auditory (adj) | having to do with hearing |
| 209 | augury (n) | a foretelling of the future, a prediction, or the ability to tell the future |
| 210 | aureole (n) | a ring of light often like a halo |
| 211 | auroral (adj) | connected to or similar to the northern lights |
| 212 | auspicious (adj) | of good omen for the future, favorable or promising |
| 213 | authoritarian (adj) | believing in, relating to, or enforcing unquestioning obedience to authority |
| 214 | authoritative (adj) | truthful, reliable, or having expert knowledge |
| 215 | autocratic (adj) | like a tyrant, assertion of total authority |
| 216 | automaton (n) | a machine designed to work automatically by following a predetermined actions, a robot |
| 217 | autopsy (n) | an examination of a dead body, or any detailed inspection |
| 218 | auxiliary (adj) | giving help or aid, reserve |
| 219 | avant-garde (adj) | descriptive of leaders in new fashion, art, literary, or architectural movements |
| 220 | avenge (v) | to get revenge for an injury or wrongdoing |
| 221 | aver (v) | to state positively or declare to be true |
| 222 | aversion (n) | an extreme dislike for something, or a strong reaction against something |
| 223 | avert (v) | to turn away from or to keep from happening |
| 224 | aviary (n) | a place where birds are kept |
| 225 | avocation (n) | any activity that is done in addition to one's regular work, usually for enjoyment |
| 226 | avuncular (adj) | of or like an uncle |
| 227 | awe (n) | a feeling of amazement, fear, admiration and/or respect |
| 228 | axiom (n) | something that's generally accepted as true or self-evident |
| 229 | bacchanalian (adj) | related to a drunken festival or wild partying |
| 230 | badger (v) | to bother or to nag |
| 231 | badinage (n) | playful conversation or speak in a witty manner |
| 232 | baffle (v) | to confuse or frustrate someone |
| 233 | baleful (adj) | harmful, threatening, evil in effect or intent |
| 234 | balk (v) | to refuse to do something, to stop short of something |
| 235 | ballast (n) | anything heavy carried in a ship, airplane or vehicle in order to give stability |
| 236 | ballyhoo (n) | loud talk or a noisy uproar |
| 237 | balmy (adj) | pleasant, soothing, or mild |
| 238 | banal (adj) | ordinary, common place or unoriginal |
| 239 | bandy (v) | to throw or pass back and forth |
| 240 | bane (n) | something that cause deadly harm or ruin |
| 241 | bantering (adj) | funny in tone or attitude, joking |
| 242 | barb (n) | a spike, a sharp point, or a mean comment or remark |
| 243 | bard (n) | someone who writes poems, a poet |
| 244 | barrage (n) | an unending attack, a bombing, or an overwhelming outpouring |
| 245 | barren (adj) | unfruitful, lifeless, or unable to produce |
| 246 | barricade (n) | a barrier thrown up quickly for defense |
| 247 | barterer (n) | a person who does business by trading goods without using money |
| 248 | bask (v) | to relax in warmth or be satisfied |
| 249 | bastion (n) | a fortified place of strong defense |
| 250 | bauble (n) | a pretty but cheap ornament; the scepter carried by a court jester |
| 251 | bawdy (adj) | funny but indecent, or vulgar humor |
| 252 | beam (n) | a long piece of wood, metal, or other material used mainly to support weight |
| 253 | beatific (adj) | making someone or something blissful, blessed, or pure |
| 254 | beatitude (n) | a state of perfect happiness or being blessed |
| 255 | bedizen (v) | to dress or decorate in a cheap, showy way |
| 256 | bedlam (n) | a scene of great confusion and wildness or great uproar |
| 257 | bedraggle (v) | to make wet, limp and dirty |
| 258 | beeline (n) | a straight line or direct route |
| 259 | befuddle (v) | to confuse someone |
| 260 | begrudge (v) | to feel ill will or to regard someone or something with displeasure or resentment |
| 261 | behest (n) | an order, a directive or a strong request |
| 262 | belie (v) | to tell lies, to misrepresent, or to prove false |
| 263 | bellicose (adj) | warlike, ready to attack or eager to fight |
| 264 | belligerent (adj) | hostile, inclined to fight, or aggressive |
| 265 | bemoan (v) | to express grief about someone or something |
| 266 | bemused (adj) | puzzled or confused |
| 267 | benediction (n) | a blessing or good wishes |
| 268 | beneficiary (n) | someone who benefits from something |
| 269 | benevolent (adj) | kind, good-hearted, or generous |
| 270 | benign (adj) | good-natured and kindly; causing no harm |
| 271 | bent (adj) | determined, committed and eager |
| 272 | bequeath (v) | to hand down or to leave to another through a last will and testament |
| 273 | berate (v) | to attack verbally, to criticize or scold strongly |
| 274 | bereave (trv) | to deprive someone of something and leave in sad or lonely state |
| 275 | bereft (adj) | to be deprived of something |
| 276 | berserk (adj) | in a state of violent or destructive rage |
| 277 | beseech (v) | to beg or plead for something |
| 278 | beset (v) | to cover, attack, or surround on all sides |
| 279 | besiege (v) | to surround with armed force |
| 280 | besmirch (v) | to soil or to bring dishonor to someone or something |
| 281 | bestial (adj) | behaving like a beast |
| 282 | bestow (v) | to give or present as a gift |
| 283 | betray (v) | to help an enemy, to disclose secret information or reveal unknowingly |
| 284 | bias (n) | prejudice or tendency; it can also mean a diagonal direction |
| 285 | bicameral (adj) | a legislative body with two branches or houses |
| 286 | bicker (v) | to have a silly fight or to argue over unimportant things |
| 287 | bilious (adj) | being bad-tempered or feeling ill; it can refer to someone suffering from liver disease |
| 288 | bilk (v) | to cheat or to trick someone |
| 289 | billowing (adj) | flowing in a large mass |
| 290 | bivouac (n) | a temporary encampment or shelter, often out in the open |
| 291 | bizarre (adj) | very strange or odd |
| 292 | blanch (v) | to whiten, to lose color or bleach |
| 293 | bland (adj) | pleasantly mild and soothing, not sharp or harsh; it also means tasteless or flavorless |
| 294 | blare (n) | a loud noise |
| 295 | blase (adj) | feeling or acting bored after having experienced something to excess |
| 296 | blasphemy (n) | any disrespectful remark or action against god or religion |
| 297 | blatant (adj) | conspicuous, often to the point of being offensive |
| 298 | bleak (adj) | bare, cold, and gloomy |
| 299 | blighted (adj) | injured or diseased |
| 300 | blithe (adj) | carefree, cheerful or showing no concern |
| 301 | bloated (adj) | swollen or puffed up; it can also refer to a swelling in the abdomen, usually due to liquid |
| 302 | bludgeon (n) | a club |
| 303 | bluff (adj) | bold, outspoken or blunt |
| 304 | blunder (n) | a clumsy or careless move or a foolish or stupid mistake |
| 305 | blurt (v) | to say something quickly without thinking |
| 306 | bluster (v) | to blow in loud gusts |
| 307 | bode (v) | to predict or to be an omen of something: often used in conjunction with ill or well. |
| 308 | bogus (adj) | fake or not real |
| 309 | bohemian (adj) | artistic, unconventional, often itinerant |
| 310 | bolster (v) | to support or to strengthen |
| 311 | bombardment (n) | an attack with artillery |
| 312 | bombastic (adj) | to be characterized by grand, dramatic gestures, inflated and overblown |
| 313 | bon vivant (n) | someone who enjoys the good life, especially through good food and drink |
| 314 | booming (adj) | very active, busy or loud |
| 315 | boon (n) | something to be thankful for or something that is asked for |
| 316 | boorish (adj) | behaving in a rude manner |
| 317 | botch (v) | to do something carelessly or clumsily |
| 318 | bountiful (adj) | unusually large, or giving freely and generously |
| 319 | bourgeois (adj) | wanting material things |
| 320 | bovine (adj) | like a cow; slow and dull |
| 321 | bowdlerize (v) | to cleanup or alter written work so as to make it less controversial |
| 322 | boycott (v) | to refuse to buy, sell, or use something as a means of punishment |
| 323 | braggart (n) | a person who is cocky and brags a lot |
| 324 | brawn (n) | strong, well-developed muscles |
| 325 | brazen (adj) | bold and unashamed, or extremely cocky |
| 326 | breach (n) | a break or tear; it also means failure to follow the terms of an agreement |
| 327 | breadth (n) | general size, scope, distance from side to side, or the extent of something |
| 328 | brindled (adj) | gray with dark spots, a spotty pattern |
| 329 | bristling (adj) | angry and offended |
| 330 | brittle (adj) | easily broken or shattered, or being hard and inflexible |
| 331 | broach (v) | to mention, to suggest or to introduce something as a topic of conversation |
| 332 | bromide (n) | a cliche, boring or ordinary statement that is repeated often |
| 333 | brooch (n) | a piece of jewelry that attaches to a shirt with a pin or a decorative clasp |
| 334 | brouhaha (n) | turmoil, heated confrontation or huge fight over something small |
| 335 | browbeat (v) | to bully, to pressure someone into doing something or to intimidate |
| 336 | browse (v) | to look casually at something, to look without a clear purpose |
| 337 | brunt (n) | the full force of something |
| 338 | brusque (adj) | rough and abrupt in manner or speech |
| 339 | buccaneer (n) | a pirate |
| 340 | buffet (v) | to hit with violent blows, to punch or slap |
| 341 | buffoonery (n) | something that's ridiculous and funny but can be seen as rude or embarrassing |
| 342 | bullion (n) | gold or silver in the form of bars or coins |
| 343 | bulwark (n) | a structure that acts as a defense, something that protects from outside danger |
| 344 | bungalow (n) | a small, one-storey house |
| 345 | bungle (v) | to make a mess of something or to do something awkwardly and ineptly |
| 346 | buoyant (adj) | tending to float or rise in liquid or in air; it can also mean having a light and cheerful spirit |
| 347 | bureaucracy (n) | a group of administrative govt officials and departments |
| 348 | burgeon (v) | to grow rapidly, multiply and bloom |
| 349 | burlesque (v) | to imitate in a comical or mocking manner, or to parody |
| 350 | burly (adj) | large-bodied, big and husky |
| 351 | burnish (v) | to make something shiny |
| 352 | buttress (v) | to support or reinforce something, often with brick, wood, or stone |
| 353 | buxom (adj) | healthy, plump, and jolly |
| 354 | byzantine (adj) | characteristic of the ancient byzantine empire; complex |
| 355 | cadaver (n) | a dead body |
| 356 | cajole (v) | to persuade with flattery or sweet talk |
| 357 | callous (adj) | indifferent or insensitive to other people's feelings |
| 358 | calorific (adj) | something or someone who produces heat |
| 359 | camaraderie (n) | loyalty and friendship among a group of people |
| 360 | candid (adj) | honest in what one writes or says |
| 361 | candor (n) | the straight-forward, or quality of being fair, honest, and frank |
| 362 | cantankerous (adj) | cranky, unpleasant or hard to get along with |
| 363 | captious (adj) | objecting to something or being critical of something |
| 364 | careen (v) | to sway or lurch sideways, especially while moving rapidly |
| 365 | carnal (adj) | related to the body as opposed to the spiritual; it also means having to do with sexual experience |
| 366 | castigate (v) | to criticize or punish severely, especially to correct a behavior |
| 367 | cataclysm (n) | a disaster, great upheaval that causes sudden and often violent changes |
| 368 | categorical (adj) | absolute, direct, without conditions |
| 369 | catharsis (n) | a release of tensions or purifying of the emotions |
| 370 | catholic (adj) | universal, of a general scope or wide-ranging |
| 371 | caucus (n) | a meeting of leaders to decide on policy, pick candidates, etc |
| 372 | causal (adj) | relating to cause and effect |
| 373 | cavalcade (n) | a procession such as of horsemen and carriages |
| 374 | cavil (v) | to complain, to find fault unnecessarily |
| 375 | celibate (adj) | related to avoidance of sexual activities, or unmarried |
| 376 | chafe (v) | to wear away by rubbing or to warm by rubbing; it also means to irritate or annoy |
| 377 | chaff (n) | waste or debris; the word can also be used as a verb, meaning to tease good-naturedly |
| 378 | chagrin (n) | a feeling of embarrassment and annoyance |
| 379 | chary (adj) | being very careful about danger |
| 380 | chastise (v) | to discipline, to criticize sharply, or to scold |
| 381 | chauvinist (adj) | one who has extreme devotion to one's gender, race, country, etc |
| 382 | chimerical (adj) | imaginary, fantastic, or absurd |
| 383 | choleric (adj) | having or showing a quick temper, irritable |
| 384 | churlish (adj) | one who is mean and rude or grumpy |
| 385 | chutzpah (n) | shameless boldness, arrogance and nerve |
| 386 | clamber (v) | to climb with effort, usually clumsily |
| 387 | clamor (n) | a loud noise or outcry such as a shout, demand, or complaint |
| 388 | cliche (n) | an idea that's been repeated too much |
| 389 | coagulate (v) | to thicken into a mass; to clot |
| 390 | coerce (v) | to force or compel someone to do something |
| 391 | coiffure (n) | a way of styling the hair, hairstyle |
| 392 | commandeer (v) | to take something by force or to force someone into military service |
| 393 | commensurate (adj) | to be proportionate to in size or correspond in extent |
| 394 | commiserate (v) | to sympathize with, to show sorrow for, or to offer condolences |
| 395 | commodious (adj) | offering plenty of room or space |
| 396 | commodity (n) | a useful item or product for sale |
| 397 | complacent (adj) | being self-satisfied and uncritically pleased with one's circumstances |
| 398 | complaisant (adj) | willing to please or oblige |
| 399 | compliant (adj) | tending to obey |
| 400 | comport (v) | to conduct oneself in a particular way; it also means to agree or be appropriate |
| 401 | concerted (adj) | mutually arranged or agreed upon; coordinated |
| 402 | conciliatory (adj) | making peace or attempting to solve a dispute through goodwill |
| 403 | concise (adj) | brief and to the point |
| 404 | concomitant (adj) | existing along with something else, accompanying, or associating with it |
| 405 | congenial (adj) | agreeable in tastes and temperament |
| 406 | congruent (adj) | being consistent or in agreement |
| 407 | connubial (adj) | the state of being married |
| 408 | conscript (v) | to force into service for the government or to enroll in the armed forces |
| 409 | consign (trv) | to give something to another |
| 410 | consign (v) | to hand something over or to set something apart |
| 411 | consternation (n) | a great fear or shock causing helplessness |
| 412 | continence (n) | moderation, abstinence or self-restraint |
| 413 | contumely (n) | an act or statement that offends someone's pride or sense of dignity; harsh treatment |
| 414 | conviction (n) | a strong belief in something, or a determination |
| 415 | convivial (adj) | being fun-loving, festive or joyful |
| 416 | cornucopia (n) | abundance or a large amount of something |
| 417 | correlation (n) | a relationship between two things |
| 418 | cow (v) | to make one timid by filling with fear or to frighten |
| 419 | cower (v) | to shrink or tremble from fear |
| 420 | coy (adj) | behaving in a shy manner, hesitant to reveal information. it also means to be flirtatious |
| 421 | craven (adj) | very cowardly or fearful |
| 422 | credulous (adj) | tending to believe too readily, or easily convinced |
| 423 | crestfallen (adj) | disappointed, disheartened or feeling low |
| 424 | cultivate (v) | to grow crops or prepare the soil for growing something; to nurture |
| 425 | cynosure (n) | a person or a thing that is the center of attention |
| 426 | dabble (v) | to do something lightly, superficially, or not seriously |
| 427 | dapper (adj) | very neatly and fashionably dressed |
| 428 | debase (v) | to lower in value, quality, character or dignity |
| 429 | debauch (v) | to corrupt, or lead away from morals |
| 430 | debilitate (v) | to weaken, to sicken or to harm |
| 431 | decimate (trv) | to destroy something thoroughly |
| 432 | delirious (adj) | suffering from extreme mental excitement or being extremely confused |
| 433 | deluge (n) | an overwhelming amount of something |
| 434 | demote (v) | to reduce to a lower grade or rank |
| 435 | denounce (v) | to speak out against or to condemn |
| 436 | deride (v) | to laugh at or make fun of someone or something |
| 437 | derivative (adj) | created from another source or unoriginal |
| 438 | descry (v) | to look over or to discover by searching hard |
| 439 | deter (v) | to prevent, to discourage, or to keep from doing something |
| 440 | devoid (adj) | empty or lacking |
| 441 | dialect (n) | a regional or a socially distinct variety of a language |
| 442 | diatribe (n) | a harsh verbal attack, sharp criticism or rant |
| 443 | dichotomy (n) | a division into two parts, groups, or halves |
| 444 | diction (n) | a way of speaking, including choice of words, pronunciation, and so on |
| 445 | dictum (n) | an authoritative pronouncement; a popular saying |
| 446 | diffident (adj) | being shy or lacking self-confidence |
| 447 | diffuse (adj) | scattered across a wide area, broadly distributed |
| 448 | dilettante (n) | an amateur, usually in connection with the arts |
| 449 | diligent (adj) | tending to do something with careful and steady effort |
| 450 | din (n) | very loud noise or confusing sounds |
| 451 | discord (n) | disagreement or conflict; it can also means a harsh noise |
| 452 | discourse (n) | a formal discussion about a subject, like a speech, sermon, or long written work |
| 453 | distend (v) | to grow larger, to expand |
| 454 | diverse (adj) | varied and different |
| 455 | doctrine (n) | a body of teachings in a branch of knowledge or belief system |
| 456 | doff (v) | to take off clothes; it also means to lift a hat in a greeting |
| 457 | dolt (n) | someone who is stupid or dense |
| 458 | don (v) | to put on a garment or other item of clothing |
| 459 | dossier (n) | a file, usually documents or records about someone |
| 460 | dotard (n) | an old or feeble person, often one who is foolish |
| 461 | drawl (v) | to speak slowly, especially by drawing out the vowels |
| 462 | droll (adj) | amusing in an odd way |
| 463 | dross (n) | the waste or impurities removed from refined metal; inferior or a trivial matter |
| 464 | eccentric (adj) | unusual or extraordinary |
| 465 | edifying (adj) | enlightening, uplifting, instructive and inspiring |
| 466 | efficacious (adj) | producing a desired effect or having the intended result |
| 467 | elaborate (adj) | developed in great detail |
| 468 | elucidate (v) | to make clear or to explain effectively |
| 469 | emanate (v) | to derive or to originate |
| 470 | embellish (v) | to decorate or improve using small details; it also means to add imaginary details to a story |
| 471 | emend (v) | to correct text, usually a scholarly text |
| 472 | emollient (adj) | something or someone who has a calming effect; it can also refer to avoiding an argument |
| 473 | emollient (n) | something that soothes the skin, like a lotion or cream |
| 474 | emulate (v) | to try to equal by imitating or copying |
| 475 | encomium (n) | formal praise |
| 476 | endeavor (n) | a difficult effort, a tough challenge |
| 477 | endemic (adj) | native to a particular area |
| 478 | engaging (adj) | attractive or pleasant |
| 479 | ensign (n) | a banner or a flag. it also means a navy officer |
| 480 | epigram (n) | a short poem or statement that's clever or amusing |
| 481 | epistemology (n) | the philosophical study of knowledge itself |
| 482 | epitaph (n) | an inscription on a tomb or gravestone in memory of the person buried there |
| 483 | eschew (v) | to give up or avoid something |
| 484 | esoteric (adj) | understood by only a few |
| 485 | esprit (n) | liveliness of mind and expression |
| 486 | espy (v) | to see from a distance or to spy something far away |
| 487 | estrange (v) | to turn one's affections away from another person; it also means to remove or to keep apart |
| 488 | euphemism (n) | a mild-sounding word or phrase to describe something that's actually much worse |
| 489 | exegesis (n) | the interpretation of a text; explanation of religious, legal or literary work |
| 490 | exemplar (n) | a model, something deserving to be imitated |
| 491 | exhaustive (adj) | leaving nothing out, covering every detail |
| 492 | exhort (v) | to urge with strong advice or warning |
| 493 | existential (adj) | related to existence |
| 494 | expound (v) | to explain in great detail, to discuss at length |
| 495 | extirpate (trv) | to destroy or get rid of something |
| 496 | extol (v) | to praise highly or admire |
| 497 | facilitate (trv) | to enable something or make it easier |
| 498 | fathom (v) | to understand thoroughly or to measure the depth of something |
| 499 | feign (v) | to pretend, imagine, or make up such as a story or excuse |
| 500 | fetter (v) | to chain or tie up., to restrict |
| 501 | fickle (adj) | changeable in interest, loyalty, affection, etc |
| 502 | filibuster (v) | to prevent a bill from being passed by delaying a vote with long speeches |
| 503 | fledgling (adj) | new or inexperienced |
| 504 | flourish (v) | to grow in a healthy way, to thrive, or to succeed |
| 505 | fluke (n) | a chance occurrence, usually in a positive way |
| 506 | forestall (v) | to prevent or hinder by doing something ahead of time |
| 507 | forfeit (trv) | to give up or lose the use of something |
| 508 | frivolous (adj) | of little value or importance |
| 509 | fulminate (v) | to explode suddenly or violently; it also means to shout forth criticism |
| 510 | fusillade (n) | a number of shots fired, usually at the same time |
| 511 | futile (adj) | that which could not succeed despite great effort |
| 512 | gaffe (n) | a blunder or a mistake which results in an awkward situation |
| 513 | garish (adj) | tastelessly showy |
| 514 | garrulous (adj) | talkative and irritating |
| 515 | gauche (adj) | crude or lacking grace |
| 516 | genesis (n) | the beginning of something; it also refers to the first book of the bible |
| 517 | geniality (n) | extreme niceness, kindliness or friendliness |
| 518 | germane (adj) | to the point, relevant |
| 519 | girder (n) | a large support beam, usually supporting the framework of a building or a bridge |
| 520 | gist (n) | the main point of something, the essence or substance |
| 521 | glib (adj) | speaking without thinking or concern; to speak casually |
| 522 | gloat (v) | to show mean-spirited happiness, to be happy about someone's bad luck or misfortune |
| 523 | glutton (n) | a greedy eater, or someone who has a large capacity to absorb |
| 524 | gouge (trv) | to cut or scoop out |
| 525 | gourmand (n) | a lover of good food, often to excess |
| 526 | grandiose (adj) | grand or affectedly grand |
| 527 | grapple (v) | to struggle with or hold on tightly to something |
| 528 | grievance (n) | a cause for a complaint, or displeasure from a feeling of having been wronged |
| 529 | grill (v) | to question relentlessly; it also means to cook over a flame |
| 530 | grovel (v) | to plead, beg or act humbly in a false way |
| 531 | gruff (adj) | very rude; it can also mean harsh, as a voice |
| 532 | guileless (adj) | naive or straightforward |
| 533 | gullible (adj) | naive, easily deceived or cheated |
| 534 | gustatory (adj) | related to the sense of taste |
| 535 | hap (n) | fortune or an occurrence |
| 536 | harangue (n) | a long, blustering speech or a rant |
| 537 | harry (v) | to assault or to annoy with repeated attacks |
| 538 | heckler (n) | someone who continuously interrupts, taunts or harasses someone else |
| 539 | hedonistic (adj) | one who is self-indulgent, seeking pleasure and avoiding pain |
| 540 | hegemony (n) | a predominant influence or dominance of one group or state over another |
| 541 | heresy (n) | a belief that is opposed to the orthodox or established views and opinions |
| 542 | hermetic (adj) | totally sealed; enclosed |
| 543 | heterodoxy (n) | being outside of the accepted belief or established doctrine |
| 544 | hierarchy (n) | an organization with people or things arranged in different ranks |
| 545 | hieroglyphics (n) | ancient egyptian writing, usually in the form of pictures |
| 546 | histrionic (adj) | overly dramatic or over-acting |
| 547 | hoard (v) | to store something away for future use without sharing it |
| 548 | hoary (adj) | gray with age, very old |
| 549 | homeopathy (n) | a system of medical treatment where some diseases can be cured by giving healthy patients small doses of drugs that would produce symptoms like those in the disease |
| 550 | hypothesis (n) | an educated guess |
| 551 | hypothetical (adj) | based on an unproven theory |
| 552 | iconoclast (n) | someone who attacks others' religious beliefs or images |
| 553 | impartial (adj) | not favoring anyone; without prejudice |
| 554 | impasse (n) | a deadlock, a road with no exit |
| 555 | implacable (adj) | unable to be eased or appeased |
| 556 | imply (v) | to suggest without saying so directly |
| 557 | improvident (adj) | failing to provide for the future; incautious |
| 558 | inborn (adj) | existing from birth, inherited |
| 559 | incongruous (adj) | lacking harmony or agreement, or being absurd |
| 560 | indelible (adj) | permanent, lasting or unforgettable |
| 561 | indolence (n) | disliking or avoiding work; idleness, laziness |
| 562 | indomitable (adj) | not easily defeated or discouraged, or invincible |
| 563 | ineluctable (adj) | inescapable, something that can't be avoided |
| 564 | inevitable (adj) | that which cannot be avoided, certain to happen |
| 565 | iniquitous (adj) | grossly improper, unjust or wicked |
| 566 | innate (adj) | existing naturally, often from birth |
| 567 | inscrutable (adj) | difficult to understand, unreadable |
| 568 | insular (adj) | standing alone or isolated; it also means provincial and narrow-minded |
| 569 | interregnum (n) | a period of time or break between two successive governments |
| 570 | intimate (n) | someone who is a close friend |
| 571 | intractable (adj) | hard to manage or stubborn |
| 572 | inured (adj) | being used to something difficult or painful |
| 573 | invective (n) | an insult or sharp and nasty criticism |
| 574 | inveigle (v) | to persuade someone with kind words, to flatter to get something you want |
| 575 | invidious (adj) | extremely unpleasant or offensive |
| 576 | invigorate (v) | to fill with energy or to enliven |
| 577 | inviolable (adj) | secure from harm, safe from danger, or something that can't be crossed |
| 578 | invocation (n) | request to god or spirit for help or protection |
| 579 | invulnerable (adj) | very secure, something that can't be hurt |
| 580 | iota (n) | a very small amount, extremely small quantity |
| 581 | irascible (adj) | easily angered or quick-tempered |
| 582 | irate (adj) | angry or extremely upset |
| 583 | irreverence (n) | disrespect |
| 584 | itinerant (adj) | traveling around or migrant |
| 585 | jaded (adj) | worn out; made insensitive by excess |
| 586 | jargon (n) | refers to words or terms used by people in specific fields or occupations |
| 587 | jaundiced (adj) | affected by negative feelings or being prejudiced or biased |
| 588 | jaunt (n) | a short trip for pleasure |
| 589 | jaunty (adj) | buoyantly self-confident or dapper |
| 590 | jettison (v) | to throw overboard or to get rid of things so as to achieve stability in a vessel or aircraft |
| 591 | jingoist (n) | someone who shows extreme nationalism |
| 592 | jocose (adj) | playful or humorous |
| 593 | jollity (n) | great happiness, merriness, and joy |
| 594 | jubilant (adj) | triumphant or thrilled |
| 595 | judicious (adj) | having good judgment or being balanced and wise |
| 596 | juggernaut (n) | something with great power and force that destroys everything in its path |
| 597 | junta (n) | a small group that rules a country after a revolution |
| 598 | jurisprudence (n) | the philosophy of law or the collected system of legal rulings |
| 599 | jut (v) | to protrude or to stick out past the ordinary limit |
| 600 | juxtapose (v) | to put things side by side to compare them |
| 601 | kernel (n) | inner part of a seed or, more generally, the central part of something |
| 602 | killjoy (n) | someone who ruins the fun |
| 603 | kindle (v) | to build or light a fire, to inspire, or to become bright |
| 604 | kindred (adj) | very much alike, having much in common or being related in some way |
| 605 | kleptomaniac (n) | someone who has the uncontrollable impulse to steal |
| 606 | knave (n) | a villain, someone without decency or honesty |
| 607 | knell (n) | the ominous sound of a bell or a signal of disaster |
| 608 | knoll (n) | a small slope or incline, small hill |
| 609 | labyrinth (n) | a maze or a confusing network of passages |
| 610 | laceration (n) | a deep cut or wound |
| 611 | lachrymose (adj) | causing or inclined to shed tears |
| 612 | lackluster (adj) | lacking in brightness, energy or vitality |
| 613 | laconic (adj) | brief with words, concise or something said with few words |
| 614 | laggard (n) | one who is slow and falls behind or a slowpoke |
| 615 | lampoon (v) | to make fun of or to mock |
| 616 | languish (v) | to lose vigor and vitality, to become weak |
| 617 | languor (n) | a lack of energy, lack of interest or spirit |
| 618 | lap (v) | to drink liquid, usually by dipping it up with one's tongue |
| 619 | larceny (n) | theft, robbery |
| 620 | larder (n) | a place where food is stored, pantry |
| 621 | lassitude (n) | feeling of being tired, or weariness of mind or body; it also means a condition of indifference |
| 622 | laudable (adj) | worthy of being praised or honored |
| 623 | lavish (adj) | occurring in great amounts; it also means generous in giving or spending |
| 624 | leaven (v) | to lighten and/or cause to rise |
| 625 | leery (adj) | cautious, skeptical or attentive |
| 626 | legerdemain (n) | sleight of hand, trickery, or manipulation |
| 627 | lethargy (n) | a great lack of energy, sluggishness or dullness |
| 628 | leverage (n) | an increased means of accomplishing a purpose with increased influence |
| 629 | levitate (v) | to hover or cause to rise and float in the air |
| 630 | levy (v) | to issue a tax or fine, to demand payment for something |
| 631 | lexicographer (n) | one who writes or compiles a dictionary |
| 632 | liability (n) | a disadvantage, drawback or unnecessary burden |
| 633 | libel (n) | a false statement written out of a desire to damage someone's reputation |
| 634 | libretto (n) | the words of an opera or similar musical composition |
| 635 | licentious (adj) | immoral and improper, especially in regards to sexual activity |
| 636 | lilliputian (adj) | tiny, extremely small |
| 637 | limber (adj) | flexible or being able to bend one's body easily |
| 638 | limerick (n) | a short humorous five-line poem |
| 639 | limpid (adj) | perfectly clear, transparent, or unclouded |
| 640 | linchpin (n) | a pin that attaches the wheel to the axle; it also means a vital element |
| 641 | lineage (n) | a line of descendants or members of the same group or family |
| 642 | liniment (n) | a soothing liquid or gel that's rubbed on injured skin |
| 643 | lionize (v) | to treat a person as a celebrity |
| 644 | lissome (adj) | having a flexible body, athletic |
| 645 | lithe (adj) | being easily bendable or flexible |
| 646 | litigant (n) | someone involved in a lawsuit |
| 647 | loll (v) | to lean or lounge in a relaxed manner |
| 648 | lugubrious (adj) | deeply sad and gloomy in an exaggerated way |
| 649 | lumen (n) | a unit of measure for the flow of light |
| 650 | mace (n) | an ancient weapon with a spiked ball on one end, also a ceremonial staff |
| 651 | macerate (v) | to soften or break down into parts, usually by soaking in a liquid |
| 652 | machinations (n) | secret plots or schemes, usually with evil intent |
| 653 | madrigal (n) | a short, poetic song for 2-3 voices, with no music |
| 654 | maelstrom (n) | a large whirlpool or a confused or disorderly state of things |
| 655 | magnanimous (adj) | very generous and kind |
| 656 | malapropism (n) | a comical or embarrassing misuse of words |
| 657 | malcontent (adj) | someone who is discontented or rebellious |
| 658 | malediction (n) | a curse, cruel words |
| 659 | malefactor (n) | someone who does harm, a bad person, like a criminal |
| 660 | malevolent (adj) | wishing harm to someone, showing ill will or mean-spirited |
| 661 | malfeasance (n) | wrongdoing or misconduct, specially by a public figure |
| 662 | malicious (adj) | having or showing ill will, wicked |
| 663 | malleable (adj) | able to be hammered, pounded, or pressed into shapes without breaking |
| 664 | mandate (n) | an authoritative command or order |
| 665 | manifest (v) | to make clear or evident, to reveal, or to appear |
| 666 | manifesto (n) | a public declaration of motives and intentions by a government, person, or group |
| 667 | manumit (v) | to set free, as from slavery |
| 668 | marginal (adj) | being on the outer or lower limits, borderline |
| 669 | marquee (n) | refers to the area that hangs over the entrance of a theater |
| 670 | martial (adj) | warlike or military |
| 671 | martinet (n) | someone who is strict or who sticks to the rules |
| 672 | masochist (adj) | one who receives pleasure from being dominated, mistreated, or hurt physically |
| 673 | matriarch (n) | a woman who rules her family or tribe; it can also mean a highly respected elderly woman |
| 674 | maudlin (adj) | overly emotional, sappy |
| 675 | maul (v) | to injure by beating or tearing |
| 676 | maverick (n) | someone who takes an independent stand; it can also mean a wild, unbranded animal that has strayed |
| 677 | mawkish (adj) | emotional to the point of being unpleasant |
| 678 | meander (v) | to take a winding or aimless course |
| 679 | meddlesome (adj) | being inclined to interfere or tamper with something or someone |
| 680 | medley (n) | a diverse mix, a jumble of things |
| 681 | meek (adj) | submissive, lacking initiatives; mild in nature |
| 682 | melee (n) | a fight involving several people, a chaotic battle or brawl |
| 683 | mellifluous (adj) | like honey, sweet and smooth |
| 684 | menagerie (n) | a collection of wild or exotic animals kept for exhibition; or an unusual and varied group |
| 685 | mendicant (n) | a person who lives by begging |
| 686 | menial (adj) | fit for servants, basic, or low |
| 687 | mercenary (adj) | working for payment only or motivated by a desire for money, especially a soldier paid to serve in a foreign military |
| 688 | mesmerize (v) | to hypnotize, captivate, or spellbind |
| 689 | metaphor (n) | a word or phrase that draws a comparison between two unlike things |
| 690 | metaphysical (adj) | abstract or related to philosophical discussions around reality, truth and being etc |
| 691 | metaphysics (n) | the branch of philosophy that seeks to explain the nature of being or reality |
| 692 | meticulous (adj) | extremely or excessively careful about details |
| 693 | mettle (n) | an inherent quality of character or courage |
| 694 | miasma (n) | a poisonous atmosphere, sickening air or something like it |
| 695 | microcosm (n) | a little world, miniature |
| 696 | migratory (adj) | relates to animals or other creatures that move from place to place |
| 697 | milieu (n) | cultural and social surroundings, environment |
| 698 | mimic (trv) | to imitate or copy something else |
| 699 | minion (n) | an employee, hireling, or subordinate |
| 700 | minutiae (n) | small or relatively unimportant details |
| 701 | mirth (n) | joyfulness or merriment, especially when characterized by laughter |
| 702 | misanthrope (n) | someone who hates other people |
| 703 | miscellany (n) | a miscellaneous collection or assortment |
| 704 | misdemeanor (n) | any minor offense for which the punishment is typically a fine or short imprisonment |
| 705 | modicum (n) | a small amount, a bit |
| 706 | modulate (v) | to change or to tone down |
| 707 | mollycoddle (n) | an excessively pampered boy |
| 708 | molt (v) | to shed an outer covering, such as skin, feathers, etc |
| 709 | monastic (adj) | secluded and simple, often monk-like |
| 710 | monolithic (adj) | massive, solid and uniform in appearance |
| 711 | montage (n) | combining several elements (especially images) into one composition |
| 712 | moratorium (n) | an authorized suspension or stopping of some specific activity |
| 713 | morbid (adj) | gruesome or preoccupied with death. it can also mean extremely unhealthy |
| 714 | mores (n) | actions, behaviors, or manners that are socially accepted without question |
| 715 | moribund (adj) | dying or coming to an end |
| 716 | morose (adj) | miserable, sad or gloomy |
| 717 | mortician (n) | someone who works with dead bodies and prepares them for burial or cremation |
| 718 | mortify (v) | to degrade or to cause to feel shame or humiliation |
| 719 | mosaic (n) | art made with small bits of material like stone or glass to form a larger image |
| 720 | mote (n) | a small speck, usually of dirt or dust, a fragment |
| 721 | motif (n) | a theme or subject that appears in an artistic work |
| 722 | motley (adj) | containing a great variety such as being multi-colored |
| 723 | mottled (adj) | spotted |
| 724 | multiform (adj) | having different shapes or different kinds, diverse |
| 725 | munificent (adj) | willing to give, feeling selfless and generous |
| 726 | musty (adj) | a stale smell or being outdated |
| 727 | myriad (n) | variety, a great number of things |
| 728 | natty (adj) | excessively neat and fashionable |
| 729 | neologism (n) | a new word or a new way of speaking |
| 730 | neonate (n) | a newborn child |
| 731 | neutral (adj) | not taking part in either side of a dispute or quarrel, or a war |
| 732 | niggling (adj) | being overly concerned with or requiring great attention to small details |
| 733 | nirvana (n) | a state of bliss, state of perfect calm or peace |
| 734 | noisome (adj) | disgusting, offensive, gross, or harmful |
| 735 | nonplus (v) | to confuse or to puzzle |
| 736 | nostrum (n) | a medicine of questionable value |
| 737 | novel (adj) | new and unusual, especially being the first of its kind, unique |
| 738 | noxious (adj) | harmful, upsetting or causing damage |
| 739 | nullity (n) | a state of nothingness or something that is not valid |
| 740 | nuptial (adj) | related to a marriage ceremony |
| 741 | obeisance (n) | a gesture showing honor or respect |
| 742 | obfuscation (n) | something that causes confusion, unclear |
| 743 | oblique (adj) | indirect or not straightforward |
| 744 | obstreperous (adj) | noisy, unruly, or hard to control |
| 745 | obtuse (adj) | lacking in insight or intellect, or slow to comprehend; it also means not sharp or pointed |
| 746 | obviate (v) | to make unnecessary |
| 747 | officious (adj) | overly eager to serve or to advise, usually in a bossy way |
| 748 | ogle (v) | to look at with great attention, often in an sexual way |
| 749 | ominous (adj) | threatening or suggesting something bad is on the way |
| 750 | operetta (n) | a light, amusing opera with spoken dialogue |
| 751 | opus (n) | a musical composition or literary work |
| 752 | oracular (adj) | being like an oracle, offering wisdom that seems to come from god |
| 753 | oratory (n) | ability to speak well in public |
| 754 | ordinate (adj) | the arrangement of things in regular rows |
| 755 | ornithologist (n) | a scientist who studies birds |
| 756 | ovation (n) | a long round of applause, lengthy cheers |
| 757 | overt (adj) | clearly evident or obvious |
| 758 | overwrought (adj) | overworked or fatigued; it can also mean very nervous or excited |
| 759 | paean (n) | a song or a few words of praise or tribute |
| 760 | palatable (adj) | agreeable to the taste |
| 761 | palliate (v) | to bring some relief or comfort |
| 762 | pallid (adj) | unusually pale, weak, or lacking intensity or spirit |
| 763 | palpitate (v) | to beat rapidly, especially one's heart |
| 764 | paltry (adj) | extremely small and worthless |
| 765 | pan (v) | to criticize severely |
| 766 | panache (n) | having a lot of style and flair |
| 767 | pander (v) | to give satisfaction to someone, often in order to gain something yourself |
| 768 | panegyric (n) | statements of great appreciation, usually very formal |
| 769 | pantomime (n) | a performance that contains no words, only actions and gestures |
| 770 | paradigm (n) | a model or a set of beliefs |
| 771 | paragon (n) | an example of excellence, a positive model |
| 772 | paraphernalia (n) | equipment or apparatus |
| 773 | pariah (n) | someone who is cast out of a group or someone who is hated and avoided |
| 774 | parochial (adj) | related to a local church; it also means narrow or limited in scope |
| 775 | peccadillo (n) | a minor or petty offense, or a slight fault |
| 776 | peerless (adj) | without equals, superior to everything, champion |
| 777 | penury (n) | severe poverty |
| 778 | perennial (n) | a plant that lives all seasons or for several years |
| 779 | perfunctory (adj) | mechanical, unthinking, having little interest |
| 780 | perplex (trv) | to confuse or puzzle |
| 781 | perquisite (n) | a special privilege, or perk |
| 782 | pious (adj) | having or showing religious devotion |
| 783 | pluck (v) | to pick or pull on something |
| 784 | preclude (trv) | to make something impossible, usually in advance, shut out |
| 785 | precursor (n) | something that comes before |
| 786 | predilection (n) | having a preference or liking for someone or something |
| 787 | preen (v) | to groom oneself excessively |
| 788 | prelude (n) | the introduction to a main event, performance, or action |
| 789 | prodigal (n) | a person who wastes his money and means |
| 790 | profuse (adj) | plentiful or generous |
| 791 | prompt (trv) | to cause something to happen, provoke or trigger |
| 792 | propensity (n) | a natural tendency to something, inclination or bias |
| 793 | propriety (n) | the quality of being proper, acceptable, or decent |
| 794 | provocative (adj) | stimulating, as in provoking an action, thought, or feeling |
| 795 | purist (n) | one who follows strict, often formal, rules and observances |
| 796 | putrefy (v) | to spoil, to become rotten |
| 797 | quack (n) | someone who pretends to have knowledge or skill that he or she does not really have |
| 798 | quagmire (n) | a difficult position; it can also mean wet, boggy ground |
| 799 | quaint (adj) | charmingly old-fashioned or unusual in character |
| 800 | quandary (n) | an uncertain and confusing situation or position |
| 801 | quarantine (n) | an isolation or restriction placed upon individuals or things so to stop a disease from spreading |
| 802 | quasi (adj) | having some similarities; it is often hyphenated as a prefix to a noun, adjective, or adverb |
| 803 | queasy (adj) | causing or being affected by nausea or feeling discomfort |
| 804 | quell (v) | to put an end to or to quiet something |
| 805 | quiescent (adj) | to become quiet or still |
| 806 | quintessence (n) | the pure, concentrated essence of anything or the most perfect quality of a thing |
| 807 | quirk (n) | a peculiar trait or mannerism; it can also mean a sudden twist or turn |
| 808 | quixotic (adj) | extravagantly romantic, or foolishly idealistic or unrealistic |
| 809 | quizzical (adj) | odd, comical, or puzzling |
| 810 | quorum (n) | the minimum number of members required to be present at a meeting before it can validly conduct business |
| 811 | rabid (adj) | fanatical, violent, or extremely expressive |
| 812 | raconteur (n) | a person skilled at telling stories and anecdotes |
| 813 | ramification (n) | the result, effect, or consequence derived from an action, statement, decision, etc |
| 814 | ramify (v) | to divide or spread out into branches or branchlike divisions |
| 815 | rampant (adj) | spreading or growing uncontrollably; it also means being violent in action, speech, or manner |
| 816 | rampart (n) | an elevated fortification and protection |
| 817 | rapacious (adj) | taking by force or living on captured prey |
| 818 | rapport (n) | a close relationship or agreement; a friendship |
| 819 | rapt (adj) | carried away by or completely absorbed |
| 820 | raspy (adj) | harsh, irritable or rough |
| 821 | ratify (v) | to approve or confirm in an official manner |
| 822 | rationale (n) | the basis for something; such as a statement or explanation of reasons |
| 823 | rationalize (v) | to try to explain something that does not really have a sensible explanation |
| 824 | ravel (v) | to separate or untwist, or to tangle; it can also mean to make clear, or to confuse |
| 825 | ravenous (adj) | greedily or wildly hungry; it can also mean very eager |
| 826 | raze (v) | to tear down completely or to level to the ground |
| 827 | reactionary (adj) | marked by or pertaining to an extreme reaction, usually one that is conservative or right-wing |
| 828 | realm (n) | a kingdom, area, or region; it can also mean a sphere involving particular beliefs, entities, etc |
| 829 | reaper (n) | a machine or person who cuts with a scythe or sickle or who gathers by cutting |
| 830 | rebuff (v) | to refuse bluntly, to reject, or to repulse |
| 831 | recalcitrant (adj) | refusing to obey authority, customs or regulations; stubborn |
| 832 | recant (v) | to take back something one has said |
| 833 | receptive (adj) | open to new ideas or things, favorable, or welcoming |
| 834 | recession (n) | the act of going back or withdrawing; it can also refer to a temporary downturn in the economy |
| 835 | recidivism (n) | a relapse, often into crime or antisocial behavior |
| 836 | reciprocate (v) | to give or feel in return for a favor or a feeling |
| 837 | reclaim (v) | to regain possession of something |
| 838 | recluse (n) | someone who lives a secluded life, apart from society |
| 839 | reconcile (v) | to make friendly again or to settle a dispute or disagreement |
| 840 | recondite (adj) | beyond the grasp of the ordinary mind or understanding |
| 841 | recourse (n) | assistance or a method of obtaining assistance |
| 842 | recrimination (n) | a countercharge or the act of making a similar accusation toward another |
| 843 | rectify (v) | to put or set right or to correct |
| 844 | rectitude (n) | conduct according to moral character and uprightness of character |
| 845 | recumbent (adj) | leaning, lying down or reclining |
| 846 | recuperate (v) | to recover or get back to health or strength; it can also mean to recover financial losses |
| 847 | recurrent (adj) | appearing or occurring again and again or periodically |
| 848 | redeem (v) | to buy back, to get back, or to recover |
| 849 | redoubtable (adj) | commanding respect or fearsome |
| 850 | redress (n) | compensation for a wrong-doing |
| 851 | referendum (n) | a vote or submitting to a vote |
| 852 | refractory (adj) | hard to manage, uncontrollable, or disobedient, usually said of a person or animal |
| 853 | refrain (v) | to hold back or keep oneself from something |
| 854 | refurbish (v) | to brighten, to renovate, or polish up |
| 855 | regale (v) | to entertain lavishly, especially with a pleasant feast |
| 856 | regeneration (n) | renewal, rebirth or reformation |
| 857 | regimen (n) | a regulated system of doing something, often of diet and exercise for maintaining or improving one's health |
| 858 | rehabilitate (v) | to restore or put back into good condition, often to a normal state of health or activity |
| 859 | reimburse (v) | to pay back money spent or to compensate a person for expenses, damages, or losses |
| 860 | relegate (trv) | to assign to a lower order of or to a lower position; demote |
| 861 | relic (n) | a keepsake from the past, something which has survived deterioration |
| 862 | relinquish (v) | to surrender something owned, or to give up or to abandon something, such as a plan |
| 863 | remediable (adj) | that which can be cured, healed, or set right |
| 864 | remission (n) | a lessening or disappearance of symptoms of a disease |
| 865 | remonstrance (n) | the act or instance of protest or complaint |
| 866 | remorse (n) | a deep sense of guilt or regret felt over doing wrong |
| 867 | renaissance (n) | a rebirth, revival or transformation |
| 868 | render (v) | to give, to hand over, or to deliver; it can also mean to depict, as in a drawing |
| 869 | renegade (n) | someone who abandons a movement, or a group which has specific principles, and become its opposer |
| 870 | renege (v) | to back out of an agreement or fail to keep a promise |
| 871 | renovate (v) | to make fresh, whole, or sound again |
| 872 | repeal (v) | to withdraw officially or formally, or to call back; it can also mean to abolish |
| 873 | reprisal (n) | inflicting injury on someone for a previous insult |
| 874 | reproach (trv) | to blame someone for a fault, to accuse or scold |
| 875 | requiem (n) | a mass for a deceased person or the musical setting for the mass; it can also mean a farewell to someone |
| 876 | rescind (v) | to revoke or cancel |
| 877 | reside (v) | to live somewhere |
| 878 | resilient (adj) | springing back into shape, or quickly recover one's strength or spirits |
| 879 | resolute (adj) | showing or having a fixed purpose |
| 880 | resound (v) | to make a loud noise |
| 881 | resplendent (adj) | shining brightly |
| 882 | resurrection (n) | the state of having risen from the dead or inactivity; |
| 883 | retard (v) | to slow something down, or to delay |
| 884 | reticent (adj) | silent, uncommunicative or quiet |
| 885 | retinue (n) | a group of assistants, followers or servants attending a person of importance |
| 886 | retiring (adj) | withdrawn, shy, reserved |
| 887 | rift (n) | an opening or break caused by a split |
| 888 | rind (n) | a hard outer layer on food |
| 889 | rout (v) | to defeat overwhelmingly; it also means to dig up or poke around |
| 890 | routine (n) | a regular pattern that is followed, or a habitual activity |
| 891 | rue (v) | to feel sorrow about or regret something |
| 892 | saccharine (adj) | containing or producing sugar, or being too sweet or sugary |
| 893 | saga (n) | a lengthy story or narrative |
| 894 | scabbard (n) | a case for a sword |
| 895 | scotch (trv) | to put an end to or to crush |
| 896 | scourge (n) | a whip, a method of inflicting harsh punishment, or a cause of widespread suffering |
| 897 | scrutinize (v) | to look at very closely or to inspect |
| 898 | selfdeprecating (adj) | apologetic, tending to undervalue oneself |
| 899 | serrated (adj) | having saw-like notches along the edge |
| 900 | shunt (v) | to shift something from one track or path to another |
| 901 | simper (v) | to smile in a silly way |
| 902 | skeptical (adj) | not easily persuaded or convinced |
| 903 | skiff (n) | a light, open boat usually propelled by oars or a sail |
| 904 | sneer (v) | to show dislike and be disrespectful of something |
| 905 | solicit (trv) | to ask for or to request, usually in earnest, to plead |
| 906 | somatic (adj) | relating to the body or physical |
| 907 | sonata (n) | a piece of classical music for one instrument |
| 908 | stationary (adj) | not moving or progressing, inactive |
| 909 | steadfast (adj) | being firm, constant or loyal |
| 910 | stickler (n) | someone who is insistent about something |
| 911 | stoke (v) | to add fuel to a fire |
| 912 | stolid (adj) | solemn, with little emotion |
| 913 | stratagem (n) | a clever plan |
| 914 | stratify (v) | to arrange in layers |
| 915 | striated (adj) | marked by grooves or stripes; it can also mean hollow or empty |
| 916 | stringent (adj) | rigid, controlled or strict |
| 917 | subdue (v) | to conquer and control |
| 918 | subliminal (adj) | below the threshold of consciousness |
| 919 | successive (adj) | following one after another in sequence |
| 920 | succumb (v) | to yield to something stronger |
| 921 | suffragist (n) | an activist for voting rights |
| 922 | sultry (adj) | very hot and humid |
| 923 | supercilious (adj) | full of pride or arrogance |
| 924 | supplant (v) | to replace or substitute, especially by force or treachery |
| 925 | supposition (n) | a guess, hypothesis or a theory |
| 926 | surrogate (n) | to be a substitute for something |
| 927 | surveillance (n) | a close watch over someone or something |
| 928 | svelte (adj) | elegantly slim or slender |
| 929 | sycophant (n) | a person who seeks favor by flattering people of wealth or power |
| 930 | systemic (adj) | relating to the body as a whole |
| 931 | tangible (adj) | that which can be touched or felt by touch |
| 932 | tantalize (v) | to tease with something out of reach |
| 933 | tarantula (n) | a large, hairy spider |
| 934 | tarry (v) | to be late in doing something |
| 935 | temporal (adj) | ordinary rather than spiritual |
| 936 | tendentious (adj) | biased in a certain way, partisan |
| 937 | tentative (adj) | hesitant or cautious; it can also mean something done as an experiment |
| 938 | tether (v) | to tie something or someone to something |
| 939 | timorous (adj) | timid and fearful |
| 940 | toady (n) | someone who flatters in the hopes of gaining something |
| 941 | tout (v) | to talk about and promote something |
| 942 | tractable (adj) | easily managed, taught, or controlled |
| 943 | trajectory (n) | the curved path of something moving through air |
| 944 | transcendent (adj) | far beyond normal limits |
| 945 | transcribe (v) | to write out or type out in full; it can also mean to translate |
| 946 | transgression (n) | the act of breaking the law, a command, etc. or going beyond limits and boundaries |
| 947 | transitional (adj) | characteristic of change; in the process of change or modulation |
| 948 | trappings (n) | items worn for decoration, particularly on a horse's gear, or outward indications of something |
| 949 | travail (n) | hard physical exertion or agony |
| 950 | trepidation (n) | fearful uncertainty or anxiety |
| 951 | trinket (n) | something small with little value |
| 952 | triumvirate (n) | a ruling body of three |
| 953 | trough (n) | a long, narrow, open container, often for holding water or food or for washing something |
| 954 | truism (n) | a statement, the truth of which is well-known or obvious |
| 955 | tryst (n) | a secret meeting between lovers |
| 956 | turpitude (n) | an instance of moral corruption or wickedness |
| 957 | tutelage (n) | guardianship or sponsorship |
| 958 | tycoon (n) | a very wealthy businessman |
| 959 | tyranny (n) | an oppressive or unjust rule or government |
| 960 | ubiquitous (adj) | appearing to be everywhere simultaneously |
| 961 | ulterior (adj) | beyond what is openly said or indicated |
| 962 | unanimity (n) | a complete agreement or united opinion |
| 963 | unassailable (adj) | something which cannot be attacked or assaulted successfully; it also means unquestionable or certain |
| 964 | unbridled (adj) | unrestrained or uncontrolled, wild |
| 965 | uncanny (adj) | supernatural, unusual or exciting wonder |
| 966 | undermine (v) | to injure, weaken, or impair, especially by subtle means |
| 967 | underwrite (v) | to agree to or show support for by signing one's name |
| 968 | unfrock (v) | to remove or to deprive the rank, function, or authority of a priest or minister |
| 969 | unilateral (adj) | involving or affecting one side or only one of several persons or parties |
| 970 | unimpeachable (adj) | that which cannot be questioned, doubted, or discredited |
| 971 | uninhibited (adj) | behavior that is free from social or moral restraints |
| 972 | unkempt (adj) | tangled, uncombed, or messy |
| 973 | unlettered (adj) | not having a good education |
| 974 | unmitigated (adj) | absolute, definite |
| 975 | unobtrusive (adj) | inconspicuous, not readily noticeable |
| 976 | unpalatable (adj) | unpleasant to the taste, or disagreeable |
| 977 | unprecedented (adj) | having no precedent or parallel, being unheard of, unique |
| 978 | unravel (v) | to untangle or separate; it can also mean to solve |
| 979 | unremitting (adj) | constant, never stopping |
| 980 | unrequited (adj) | not returned in the same way or to the same degree |
| 981 | unscathed (adj) | unharmed or safe from being injured |
| 982 | unseemly (adj) | offensive, not in good taste |
| 983 | unwieldy (adj) | difficult to hold or move because of shape, weight, or bulk |
| 984 | upright (adj) | standing erect; it can also mean honest and just |
| 985 | upstart (n) | someone of humble background who has risen suddenly to power or importance |
| 986 | usury (n) | the act of lending money at an high, illegal interest rate |
| 987 | uxorious (adj) | excessively devoted or submissive to one's wife |
| 988 | vagary (n) | an odd or unexpected idea or a flight of fancy |
| 989 | vagrant (n) | a person who wanders from place to place, or a homeless person |
| 990 | valedictory (adj) | expressing a farewell |
| 991 | vanguard (n) | people leading a movement |
| 992 | vantage (n) | an advantage in a conflict or competition, or a position which provides an advantage |
| 993 | vehement (adj) | acting or moving with great force or strong passion |
| 994 | venturesome (adj) | inclined to take risks or involving risks |
| 995 | verisimilitude (n) | a realistic appearance |
| 996 | versatile (adj) | able to do different things |
| 997 | vertigo (n) | dizziness |
| 998 | vespertine (adj) | relating to or happening in the evening |
| 999 | vestige (n) | an almost invisible trace of something |
| 1000 | vexation (n) | something that causes annoyance or distress |
| 1001 | vexatious (adj) | annoying or troublesome |
| 1002 | viable (adj) | capable of living or likely to succeed |
| 1003 | vicissitude (n) | the quality of being changeable; a variation in the course of things |
| 1004 | vie (v) | to strive for victory or compete |
| 1005 | vilify (v) | to criticize harshly or to defame |
| 1006 | vindicate (v) | to clear from criticism, blame, guilt, or suspicion |
| 1007 | viper (n) | a venomous snake; it can also describe a malicious or treacherous person |
| 1008 | virile (adj) | strong, muscular, or being like an adult male |
| 1009 | virtual (adj) | seeming real in effect or essence |
| 1010 | virulent (adj) | full of hate, or extremely poisonous or deadly |
| 1011 | voluptuous (adj) | amply sensual and beautiful |
| 1012 | vulnerable (adj) | unprotected, easily injured |
| 1013 | waggish (adj) | funny or humorous |
| 1014 | waive (v) | to give up, reject or dismiss |
| 1015 | wallow (v) | to move around in a lazy way |
| 1016 | wanton (adj) | to be out of control |
| 1017 | wary (adj) | to be cautious and watchful |
| 1018 | wastrel (n) | someone who wastes money, like a spendthrift |
| 1019 | waver (v) | to vacillate or show indecision; to go back and forth |
| 1020 | wax (v) | to grow larger or more numerous in a gradual way; it can also mean to speak or express oneself |
| 1021 | whet (v) | to sharpen by rubbing or friction |
| 1022 | whim (n) | a sudden notion, idea, or desire; an impulse |
| 1023 | wily (adj) | clever or crafty |
| 1024 | windfall (n) | an unexpected fortune, unearned gain |
| 1025 | winnow (v) | to get rid of something unwanted |
| 1026 | winsome (adj) | pleasing and engaging, childishly charming |
| 1027 | wistful (adj) | expressing vague longings or having desires tinged with sadness |
| 1028 | withdrawn (adj) | detached and unresponsive |
| 1029 | withhold (v) | to keep something back |
| 1030 | wizardry (n) | the art or practice of magic |
| 1031 | worldly (adj) | of this world, not spiritual |
| 1032 | writhe (v) | to twist or bend and roll around, usually in pain |
| 1033 | wry (adj) | twisted or distorted; it can also mean dry and ironic |
| 1034 | yoke (v) | to harness an animal; it also means to join together |
| 1035 | zany (adj) | comical, funny, and crazy |
| 1036 | zealot (n) | a person who is a fanatic, or who is extreme or in his/her enthusiasm |
| 1037 | zealous (adj) | showing extreme enthusiasm or devotion |
| 1038 | zeitgeist (n) | the outlook, trends and characteristics of a specific period |
| 1039 | zodiacal (adj) | relating to the zodiac, astrological |
| 1040 | zoophagous (adj) | meat-eating or carnivorous |
