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abase (v) |
to embarrass or shame someone else; it also means to lower yourself physically or in rank |
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abdicate (v) |
to give up power or control |
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abduction (n) |
a kidnapping, taking away or carrying someone off against his or her will |
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abet (v) |
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to give help to someone who is doing something wrong |
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abeyance (n) |
a state of temporary inactivity or to stop for a period of time |
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abjure (v) |
to take back or claim that something isn't true, or to give up on your previous beliefs |
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abnegation (n) |
act of staying away from something |
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abominable (adj) |
very unlikable, easy to hate, or disgusting |
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abound (v) |
to exist in great size or large numbers |
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abrasive (adj) |
something that is rough like sandpaper, or something causing friction or tension |
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abridge (v) |
to cut short, reduce in size or to shrink |
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abscond (v) |
to make off with something secretly |
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abstain (v) |
to hold back from something, avoid, or quit |
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abstruse (adj) |
deep, hard to understand, or complicated |
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abusive (adj) |
treating someone or something badly or being harmful or insulting |
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abysmal (adj) |
terrible or awful |
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academic (adj) |
having to do with formal education or with teaching and learning |
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accentuate (v) |
to make something more important or to highlight |
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accessory (n) |
an assistant, and also refers to an add-on |
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acclivity (n) |
an upward slope (as of ground) |
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accolade (n) |
awards, honors, or praise |
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accommodate (v) |
to make room for something, to help out, to go well with, or to do a favor for someone |
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accouter (v) |
to give clothing and equipment to someone, especially for military service |
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accrue (v) |
to grow in size or number over time, to add to something slowly |
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acerbity (n) |
bitterness, roughness or sharpness |
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acetic (adj) |
sour, acid-like, related to vinegar |
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acidulous (adj) |
sour or sharp in taste or manner |
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acquiesce (v) |
to agree to without protest, generally without enthusiasm |
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acrid (adj) |
acid, sour, biting or stinging, burning, or bitter in taste or manner |
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acrimonious (adj) |
bitter or harsh |
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actuarial (adj) |
having to do with insurance risks and premiums |
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acuity (n) |
keenness, acuteness or sharpness |
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acumen (n) |
great skill, smartness |
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adapt (v) |
to adjust or to change something to meet a new circumstance |
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addendum (n) |
an addition at the end of a book, an extra part, or something added |
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adept (adj) |
highly skilled or experienced in a particular area, proficient |
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adhere (v) |
to hold tightly, to support a certain cause, rule, or belief, or to stay attached to something |
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adjourn (v) |
to postpone to a later time, or to move to another room during a meeting or in court |
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adjunct (n) |
someone with lesser status or someone or something that provides assistance |
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admonish (v) |
to scold gently, to correct in a well meaning way |
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adorn (v) |
to decorate, make prettier or to beautify |
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adulterate (v) |
to make impure by adding something that is inferior |
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adumbrate (trv) |
to outline, or to foreshadow |
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adverse (adj) |
bad, unfavorable, or against someone or something |
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advocacy (n) |
support, help, or the act of fighting for something or someone |
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advocate (v) |
to support, speak, or act in favor of something |
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aegis (n) |
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sponsorship, leadership or protection |
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affable (adj) |
friendly, easy to be around, or having good manners and pleasant speech |
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affiliation (n) |
a connection to or an association with someone or something |
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affinity (n) |
a family relationship that is not by blood but by marriage, or a natural attraction |
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affirm (trv) |
to say something in a positive way |
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affix (v) |
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to attach, to connect, to add on, or to secure |
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affront (n) |
an insult or show of disrespect |
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aftermath (n) |
the results of an event, the effects or outcome of an action or situation |
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agenda (n) |
a plan, list of things to be done or something one hopes to accomplish |
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agglomeration (n) |
a cluster of something, mass of varied parts |
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aggrandize (v) |
to expand something or make it bigger, to exaggerate |
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aghast (adj) |
to be in wonder or fear, feeling great horror, or being very upset at seeing something |
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agility (n) |
the ability to move or think quickly and easily |
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agnostic (n) |
someone who is not certain about existence of god |
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agog (adj) |
to be very excited, eager and full of interest |
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alacrity (n) |
being eager, ready, and willing to do something |
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alchemy (n) |
a medieval chemical science aiming to convert the base metals into gold |
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alimony (n) |
payment made to a former spouse to help with living expenses |
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allay (v) |
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to calm, to ease |
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allege (v) |
to claim that something is true |
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allegory (n) |
a story that symbolizes an abstract meaning |
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alloy (n) |
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a combination of two or more metals |
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allude (v) |
to suggest or refer to something indirectly |
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aloft (adv) |
held up, in the air, flying or in a high place |
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amalgam (n) |
a combination or mixture |
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amass (v) |
to collect for oneself or to accumulate |
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ambience (n) |
the atmosphere or feeling of a place |
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ambivalent (adj) |
undecided or simultaneously having opposite or conflicting feelings, such as love and hate |
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amble (v) |
to walk leisurely or to stroll |
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ambulatory (adj) |
able to walk |
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ameliorate (v) |
to make more tolerable or to make better |
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amenable (adj) |
ready to be changed or controlled |
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amend (v) |
to make better or improve, and to change or revise |
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amenities (n) |
pleasant qualities or behavior, or pleasant features or attractions |
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amiable (adj) |
having a pleasant and friendly disposition |
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amicable (adj) |
friendly, pleasant, and good-natured |
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amiss (adj) |
something that seems wrong about a situation, when something is not right or is out of order |
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amity (n) |
friendship and peaceful harmony |
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amnesia (n) |
loss of memory, often caused by trauma or shock |
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amorous (adj) |
being loving, full of love, having to do with sexual love |
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amorphous (adj) |
lacking a definite shape or form |
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ample (adj) |
plenty, more than enough |
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amplify (v) |
to make larger or stronger |
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amputate (v) |
to cut off a limb or body part, usually during surgery |
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anachronistic (adj) |
out of place in a particular time period or out of chronological order |
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analgesic (n) |
a pain killer or a remedy for pain |
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analogous (adj) |
very similar or comparable in some way |
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anarchy (n) |
the complete absence of government or order |
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anathema (n) |
a person or thing that is extremely hated or disliked |
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ancestry (n) |
family ties or all the members of your family that came before you |
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anesthetic (n) |
a substance that causes numbness or a loss of sensation in body |
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anguish (n) |
great suffering, usually from worry, grief, or pain |
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angular (adj) |
having angles; it can also mean stiff and awkward |
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animosity (n) |
extreme dislike, hatred, or ill will |
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animus (n) |
a feeling of strong dislike or hatred |
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annihilate (v) |
to destroy completely or kill |
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annotation (n) |
a critical or explanatory note in a text |
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anoint (v) |
to rub or sprinkle oil on, to make sacred, or to choose by divine knowledge |
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anomalous (adj) |
to be out of the ordinary or unusual |
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anonymity (n) |
being nameless or having no personal identity |
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antagonism (n) |
an opposition, tension or competition between two or more things |
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antecede (v) |
to come before something |
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antecedents (n) |
the history or events of one's earlier life |
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antedate (v) |
to happen before a particular time or date, or to assign an earlier date to something |
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anterior (adj) |
at or toward the front |
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anthology (n) |
a collection of literary pieces in a single format, like a book |
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anthropocentric (adj) |
believing humans are central to and above everything in the universe |
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anthropoid (adj) |
looking like a human, especially certain types of apes |
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anthropologist (n) |
a person who studies human behavior and nature, and the development and origins of human society |
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antipathy (n) |
dislike, hatred, or the object of dislike |
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antipodal (adj) |
being directly opposite one another or contrary |
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antiquated (adj) |
very old, behind the times, or antique |
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antiseptic (n) |
any substance that stops or prevents infection |
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antithesis (n) |
the exact opposite of something or someone |
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apathy (n) |
lack of emotion or interest |
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ape (v) |
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to copy or mimic the actions of someone |
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aphasia (n) |
the loss of power to use or understand words, usually caused by brain disease or injury |
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apiary (n) |
a place where bees are kept |
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apocalyptic (adj) |
predicting imminent disaster or total destruction |
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apolitical (adj) |
not political, not concerned with politicians or the government |
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apostate (n) |
a person who turns against their religious beliefs, political party, or cause they used to support |
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apothegm (n) |
a short, wise statement or saying |
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apotheosis (n) |
the elevation to the status of a god or ideal being |
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appall (v) |
to horrify, shock, disgust, or revolt someone |
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apparatus (n) |
the instruments, materials, tools, etc. needed for a specific purpose |
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apparition (n) |
a ghostly figure |
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appease (v) |
to calm someone down, especially by giving in to the demands |
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appellation (n) |
name or title |
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append (v) |
to add on or to attach |
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application (n) |
the act of applying or the act of putting something on |
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apportion (v) |
to divide or distribute in shares, usually according to a plan |
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apposite (adj) |
appropriate or relevant to a situation |
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appraise (v) |
to estimate the value or worth of something |
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appreciate (v) |
to think well of or be grateful for; it can also means to increase in value or worth |
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apprehensive (adj) |
worried or anxious, or having fear of what may happen |
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apprenticeship (n) |
a period of learning or studying under a master in a particular field or craft |
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apprise (v) |
to inform or to give news |
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approbation (n) |
an official approval, praise, or commendation |
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appropriate (adj) |
being right or correct, or suitable |
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appurtenance (n) |
something added to something else, or a piece of equipment |
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apropos (adv) |
at the right time or in just the right way; |
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aquatic (adj) |
living in or being done on the water, or related to the ocean |
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aquiline (adj) |
curved or hooked |
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arable (adj) |
to be ready for growing crops, suitable for plowing |
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arbitrator (n) |
a third party or person who steps in to smooth over or settle a disagreement |
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arboretum (n) |
a place where many different types of trees and shrubs are grown for study and exhibition |
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arcade (n) |
a passage with an arched roof or any passageway |
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arcane (adj) |
meant for or known to only a select few |
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archaeology (n) |
the scientific study of ancient peoples and their cultures, by analysis of their artifacts and relics |
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archaic (adj) |
old and out of use |
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archipelago (n) |
a group of islands or a sea that contains a group of islands |
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archive (n) |
a preserved collection of documents or information |
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ardent (adj) |
warm or intense, usually describing feelings or emotions |
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arduous (adj) |
difficult, exhausting or requiring lots of energy and effort |
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aria (n) |
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a song performed solo, as in an opera |
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arid (adj) |
dry, barren, lacking in rainfall, useless, or dull |
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aristocracy (n) |
the privileged minority or upper class |
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armada (n) |
a large group of armed ships |
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armistice (n) |
a temporary cease-fire between warring parties just before a peace treaty is made |
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arousal (n) |
an action or feeling that excites or stimulates |
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arraign (v) |
to charge or to accuse |
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arrant (adj) |
extreme, outright, notorious |
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arrears (n) |
an overdue debt or being behind in payments or in work |
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arrest (v) |
to take into custody by legal authority |
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arrogant (adj) |
full of pride and self-importance |
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arroyo (n) |
a dry creek which fills with water after rain |
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arsenal (n) |
a place for making and storing weapons, a storehouse, a supply, or resources |
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articulate (adj) |
using language clearly or spoken in a way that is easily understood |
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artifice (n) |
a trick, a deception, or a clever move |
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ascendancy (n) |
a position in which one has control or power, or is governing |
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ascertain (v) |
to learn, to find out with certainty, or to discover through investigation |
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ascribe (v) |
to assign or attribute, as a cause or a source of something |
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aseptic (adj) |
germ-free; it can also mean lacking in emotion or warmth |
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ashen (adj) |
very gray or pale, looking like ash |
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asinine (adj) |
stupid, foolish, or lacking good sense or intelligence |
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askew (adj) |
out of line, or off center |
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aspersion (n) |
a damaging remark about someone or something, or verbal abuse |
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assay (v) |
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to test, to analyze, to try or attempt to analyze the ingredients of something |
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assent (v) |
to agree to or to approve |
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assert (v) |
to insist on something or to state strongly |
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assiduous (adj) |
very dedicated and determined; one who does things with great care |
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assimilate (v) |
to absorb or incorporate, to become like, or to adapt |
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assonance (n) |
similarity of vowel sounds or repetition of vowels |
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assuage (v) |
to ease the pain, to soothe, or to pacify |
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astral (adj) |
related to stars or star-like |
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astringent (adj) |
having a harsh or biting quality; bitter or sharp |
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astronomical (adj) |
related to astronomy; it also means extremely large in numbers or quantities |
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astute (adj) |
very clever, smart and perceptive |
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asunder (adj) |
cut apart or being apart in direction or position |
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asylum (n) |
a place that offers safety; a hospital or sanctuary |
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atheistic (adj) |
related to a disbelief in god, or rejecting god's existence |
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atone (v) |
to reconcile or make up for a mistake |
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atrocity (n) |
a horrible, violent or cruel act |
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atrophy (n) |
wasting away, especially of body tissue, muscle, or organ |
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attenuate (v) |
to weaken or to lessen the severity, intensity, or value of something |
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attest (v) |
to declare or show that something is true |
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attribute (n) |
a characteristic or quality of a person or thing |
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attrition (n) |
wearing away, a normal loss of workers or members by retirement or dying |
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atypical (adj) |
not typical or characteristic |
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audacious (adj) |
courageous, or having a devil-may-care attitude |
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audit (n) |
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an examination of financial records for a person or business |
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auditory (adj) |
having to do with hearing |
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augury (n) |
a foretelling of the future, a prediction, or the ability to tell the future |
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aureole (n) |
a ring of light often like a halo |
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auroral (adj) |
connected to or similar to the northern lights |
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auspicious (adj) |
of good omen for the future, favorable or promising |
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authoritarian (adj) |
believing in, relating to, or enforcing unquestioning obedience to authority |
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authoritative (adj) |
truthful, reliable, or having expert knowledge |
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autocratic (adj) |
like a tyrant, assertion of total authority |
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automaton (n) |
a machine designed to work automatically by following a predetermined actions, a robot |
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autopsy (n) |
an examination of a dead body, or any detailed inspection |
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auxiliary (adj) |
giving help or aid, reserve |
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avant-garde (adj) |
descriptive of leaders in new fashion, art, literary, or architectural movements |
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avenge (v) |
to get revenge for an injury or wrongdoing |
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aver (v) |
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to state positively or declare to be true |
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aversion (n) |
an extreme dislike for something, or a strong reaction against something |
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avert (v) |
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to turn away from or to keep from happening |
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aviary (n) |
a place where birds are kept |
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avocation (n) |
any activity that is done in addition to one's regular work, usually for enjoyment |
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avuncular (adj) |
of or like an uncle |
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awe (n) |
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a feeling of amazement, fear, admiration and/or respect |
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axiom (n) |
something that's generally accepted as true or self-evident |
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bacchanalian (adj) |
related to a drunken festival or wild partying |
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badger (v) |
to bother or to nag |
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badinage (n) |
playful conversation or speak in a witty manner |
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baffle (v) |
to confuse or frustrate someone |
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baleful (adj) |
harmful, threatening, evil in effect or intent |
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balk (v) |
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to refuse to do something, to stop short of something |
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ballast (n) |
anything heavy carried in a ship, airplane or vehicle in order to give stability |
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ballyhoo (n) |
loud talk or a noisy uproar |
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balmy (adj) |
pleasant, soothing, or mild |
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banal (adj) |
ordinary, common place or unoriginal |
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bandy (v) |
to throw or pass back and forth |
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bane (n) |
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something that cause deadly harm or ruin |
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bantering (adj) |
funny in tone or attitude, joking |
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barb (n) |
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a spike, a sharp point, or a mean comment or remark |
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bard (n) |
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someone who writes poems, a poet |
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barrage (n) |
an unending attack, a bombing, or an overwhelming outpouring |
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barren (adj) |
unfruitful, lifeless, or unable to produce |
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barricade (n) |
a barrier thrown up quickly for defense |
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barterer (n) |
a person who does business by trading goods without using money |
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bask (v) |
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to relax in warmth or be satisfied |
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bastion (n) |
a fortified place of strong defense |
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bauble (n) |
a pretty but cheap ornament; the scepter carried by a court jester |
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bawdy (adj) |
funny but indecent, or vulgar humor |
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beam (n) |
a long piece of wood, metal, or other material used mainly to support weight |
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beatific (adj) |
making someone or something blissful, blessed, or pure |
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beatitude (n) |
a state of perfect happiness or being blessed |
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bedizen (v) |
to dress or decorate in a cheap, showy way |
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bedlam (n) |
a scene of great confusion and wildness or great uproar |
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bedraggle (v) |
to make wet, limp and dirty |
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beeline (n) |
a straight line or direct route |
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befuddle (v) |
to confuse someone |
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begrudge (v) |
to feel ill will or to regard someone or something with displeasure or resentment |
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behest (n) |
an order, a directive or a strong request |
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belie (v) |
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to tell lies, to misrepresent, or to prove false |
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bellicose (adj) |
warlike, ready to attack or eager to fight |
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belligerent (adj) |
hostile, inclined to fight, or aggressive |
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bemoan (v) |
to express grief about someone or something |
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bemused (adj) |
puzzled or confused |
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benediction (n) |
a blessing or good wishes |
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beneficiary (n) |
someone who benefits from something |
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benevolent (adj) |
kind, good-hearted, or generous |
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benign (adj) |
good-natured and kindly; causing no harm |
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bent (adj) |
determined, committed and eager |
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bequeath (v) |
to hand down or to leave to another through a last will and testament |
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berate (v) |
to attack verbally, to criticize or scold strongly |
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bereave (trv) |
to deprive someone of something and leave in sad or lonely state |
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bereft (adj) |
to be deprived of something |
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berserk (adj) |
in a state of violent or destructive rage |
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beseech (v) |
to beg or plead for something |
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beset (v) |
to cover, attack, or surround on all sides |
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besiege (v) |
to surround with armed force |
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besmirch (v) |
to soil or to bring dishonor to someone or something |
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bestial (adj) |
behaving like a beast |
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bestow (v) |
to give or present as a gift |
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betray (v) |
to help an enemy, to disclose secret information or reveal unknowingly |
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bias (n) |
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prejudice or tendency; it can also mean a diagonal direction |
| 285 |
bicameral (adj) |
a legislative body with two branches or houses |
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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 |
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bilk (v) |
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to cheat or to trick someone |
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billowing (adj) |
flowing in a large mass |
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bivouac (n) |
a temporary encampment or shelter, often out in the open |
| 291 |
bizarre (adj) |
very strange or odd |
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blanch (v) |
to whiten, to lose color or bleach |
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bland (adj) |
pleasantly mild and soothing, not sharp or harsh; it also means tasteless or flavorless |
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blare (n) |
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a loud noise |
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blase (adj) |
feeling or acting bored after having experienced something to excess |
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blasphemy (n) |
any disrespectful remark or action against god or religion |
| 297 |
blatant (adj) |
conspicuous, often to the point of being offensive |
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bleak (adj) |
bare, cold, and gloomy |
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blighted (adj) |
injured or diseased |
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blithe (adj) |
carefree, cheerful or showing no concern |
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bloated (adj) |
swollen or puffed up; it can also refer to a swelling in the abdomen, usually due to liquid |
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bludgeon (n) |
a club |
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bluff (adj) |
bold, outspoken or blunt |
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blunder (n) |
a clumsy or careless move or a foolish or stupid mistake |
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blurt (v) |
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to say something quickly without thinking |
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bluster (v) |
to blow in loud gusts |
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bode (v) |
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to predict or to be an omen of something: often used in conjunction with ill or well. |
| 308 |
bogus (adj) |
fake or not real |
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bohemian (adj) |
artistic, unconventional, often itinerant |
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bolster (v) |
to support or to strengthen |
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bombardment (n) |
an attack with artillery |
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bombastic (adj) |
to be characterized by grand, dramatic gestures, inflated and overblown |
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bon vivant (n) |
someone who enjoys the good life, especially through good food and drink |
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booming (adj) |
very active, busy or loud |
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boon (n) |
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something to be thankful for or something that is asked for |
| 316 |
boorish (adj) |
behaving in a rude manner |
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botch (v) |
to do something carelessly or clumsily |
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bountiful (adj) |
unusually large, or giving freely and generously |
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bourgeois (adj) |
wanting material things |
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bovine (adj) |
like a cow; slow and dull |
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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 |
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braggart (n) |
a person who is cocky and brags a lot |
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brawn (n) |
strong, well-developed muscles |
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brazen (adj) |
bold and unashamed, or extremely cocky |
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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 |
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bristling (adj) |
angry and offended |
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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 |
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browbeat (v) |
to bully, to pressure someone into doing something or to intimidate |
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browse (v) |
to look casually at something, to look without a clear purpose |
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brunt (n) |
the full force of something |
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brusque (adj) |
rough and abrupt in manner or speech |
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buccaneer (n) |
a pirate |
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buffet (v) |
to hit with violent blows, to punch or slap |
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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 |
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bulwark (n) |
a structure that acts as a defense, something that protects from outside danger |
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bungalow (n) |
a small, one-storey house |
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bungle (v) |
to make a mess of something or to do something awkwardly and ineptly |
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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 |
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burgeon (v) |
to grow rapidly, multiply and bloom |
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burlesque (v) |
to imitate in a comical or mocking manner, or to parody |
| 350 |
burly (adj) |
large-bodied, big and husky |
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burnish (v) |
to make something shiny |
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buttress (v) |
to support or reinforce something, often with brick, wood, or stone |
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buxom (adj) |
healthy, plump, and jolly |
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byzantine (adj) |
characteristic of the ancient byzantine empire; complex |
| 355 |
cadaver (n) |
a dead body |
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cajole (v) |
to persuade with flattery or sweet talk |
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callous (adj) |
indifferent or insensitive to other people's feelings |
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calorific (adj) |
something or someone who produces heat |
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camaraderie (n) |
loyalty and friendship among a group of people |
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candid (adj) |
honest in what one writes or says |
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candor (n) |
the straight-forward, or quality of being fair, honest, and frank |
| 362 |
cantankerous (adj) |
cranky, unpleasant or hard to get along with |
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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 |
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catharsis (n) |
a release of tensions or purifying of the emotions |
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catholic (adj) |
universal, of a general scope or wide-ranging |
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caucus (n) |
a meeting of leaders to decide on policy, pick candidates, etc |
| 372 |
causal (adj) |
relating to cause and effect |
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cavalcade (n) |
a procession such as of horsemen and carriages |
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cavil (v) |
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to complain, to find fault unnecessarily |
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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) |
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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 |
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chary (adj) |
being very careful about danger |
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chastise (v) |
to discipline, to criticize sharply, or to scold |
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chauvinist (adj) |
one who has extreme devotion to one's gender, race, country, etc |
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chimerical (adj) |
imaginary, fantastic, or absurd |
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choleric (adj) |
having or showing a quick temper, irritable |
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churlish (adj) |
one who is mean and rude or grumpy |
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chutzpah (n) |
shameless boldness, arrogance and nerve |
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clamber (v) |
to climb with effort, usually clumsily |
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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 |
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coagulate (v) |
to thicken into a mass; to clot |
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coerce (v) |
to force or compel someone to do something |
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coiffure (n) |
a way of styling the hair, hairstyle |
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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 |
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commodity (n) |
a useful item or product for sale |
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complacent (adj) |
being self-satisfied and uncritically pleased with one's circumstances |
| 398 |
complaisant (adj) |
willing to please or oblige |
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compliant (adj) |
tending to obey |
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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 |
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conciliatory (adj) |
making peace or attempting to solve a dispute through goodwill |
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concise (adj) |
brief and to the point |
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concomitant (adj) |
existing along with something else, accompanying, or associating with it |
| 405 |
congenial (adj) |
agreeable in tastes and temperament |
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congruent (adj) |
being consistent or in agreement |
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connubial (adj) |
the state of being married |
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conscript (v) |
to force into service for the government or to enroll in the armed forces |
| 409 |
consign (trv) |
to give something to another |
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consign (v) |
to hand something over or to set something apart |
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consternation (n) |
a great fear or shock causing helplessness |
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continence (n) |
moderation, abstinence or self-restraint |
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| 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 |
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convivial (adj) |
being fun-loving, festive or joyful |
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cornucopia (n) |
abundance or a large amount of something |
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correlation (n) |
a relationship between two things |
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cow (v) |
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to make one timid by filling with fear or to frighten |
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cower (v) |
to shrink or tremble from fear |
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coy (adj) |
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behaving in a shy manner, hesitant to reveal information. it also means to be flirtatious |
| 421 |
craven (adj) |
very cowardly or fearful |
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| 422 |
credulous (adj) |
tending to believe too readily, or easily convinced |
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| 423 |
crestfallen (adj) |
disappointed, disheartened or feeling low |
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| 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 |
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| 426 |
dabble (v) |
to do something lightly, superficially, or not seriously |
| 427 |
dapper (adj) |
very neatly and fashionably dressed |
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| 428 |
debase (v) |
to lower in value, quality, character or dignity |
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| 429 |
debauch (v) |
to corrupt, or lead away from morals |
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| 430 |
debilitate (v) |
to weaken, to sicken or to harm |
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decimate (trv) |
to destroy something thoroughly |
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| 432 |
delirious (adj) |
suffering from extreme mental excitement or being extremely confused |
| 433 |
deluge (n) |
an overwhelming amount of something |
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demote (v) |
to reduce to a lower grade or rank |
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| 435 |
denounce (v) |
to speak out against or to condemn |
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| 436 |
deride (v) |
to laugh at or make fun of someone or something |
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derivative (adj) |
created from another source or unoriginal |
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descry (v) |
to look over or to discover by searching hard |
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| 439 |
deter (v) |
to prevent, to discourage, or to keep from doing something |
| 440 |
devoid (adj) |
empty or lacking |
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dialect (n) |
a regional or a socially distinct variety of a language |
| 442 |
diatribe (n) |
a harsh verbal attack, sharp criticism or rant |
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| 443 |
dichotomy (n) |
a division into two parts, groups, or halves |
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| 444 |
diction (n) |
a way of speaking, including choice of words, pronunciation, and so on |
| 445 |
dictum (n) |
an authoritative pronouncement; a popular saying |
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| 446 |
diffident (adj) |
being shy or lacking self-confidence |
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| 447 |
diffuse (adj) |
scattered across a wide area, broadly distributed |
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| 448 |
dilettante (n) |
an amateur, usually in connection with the arts |
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| 449 |
diligent (adj) |
tending to do something with careful and steady effort |
| 450 |
din (n) |
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very loud noise or confusing sounds |
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| 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 |
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| 454 |
diverse (adj) |
varied and different |
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| 455 |
doctrine (n) |
a body of teachings in a branch of knowledge or belief system |
| 456 |
doff (v) |
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to take off clothes; it also means to lift a hat in a greeting |
| 457 |
dolt (n) |
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someone who is stupid or dense |
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don (v) |
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to put on a garment or other item of clothing |
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| 459 |
dossier (n) |
a file, usually documents or records about someone |
| 460 |
dotard (n) |
an old or feeble person, often one who is foolish |
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| 461 |
drawl (v) |
to speak slowly, especially by drawing out the vowels |
| 462 |
droll (adj) |
amusing in an odd way |
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| 463 |
dross (n) |
the waste or impurities removed from refined metal; inferior or a trivial matter |
| 464 |
eccentric (adj) |
unusual or extraordinary |
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| 465 |
edifying (adj) |
enlightening, uplifting, instructive and inspiring |
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| 466 |
efficacious (adj) |
producing a desired effect or having the intended result |
| 467 |
elaborate (adj) |
developed in great detail |
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| 468 |
elucidate (v) |
to make clear or to explain effectively |
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| 469 |
emanate (v) |
to derive or to originate |
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| 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 |
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| 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 |
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encomium (n) |
formal praise |
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| 476 |
endeavor (n) |
a difficult effort, a tough challenge |
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| 477 |
endemic (adj) |
native to a particular area |
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| 478 |
engaging (adj) |
attractive or pleasant |
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ensign (n) |
a banner or a flag. it also means a navy officer |
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| 480 |
epigram (n) |
a short poem or statement that's clever or amusing |
| 481 |
epistemology (n) |
the philosophical study of knowledge itself |
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| 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 |
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| 484 |
esoteric (adj) |
understood by only a few |
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| 485 |
esprit (n) |
liveliness of mind and expression |
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espy (v) |
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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 |
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exhaustive (adj) |
leaving nothing out, covering every detail |
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| 492 |
exhort (v) |
to urge with strong advice or warning |
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| 493 |
existential (adj) |
related to existence |
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| 494 |
expound (v) |
to explain in great detail, to discuss at length |
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| 495 |
extirpate (trv) |
to destroy or get rid of something |
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| 496 |
extol (v) |
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to praise highly or admire |
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| 497 |
facilitate (trv) |
to enable something or make it easier |
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| 498 |
fathom (v) |
to understand thoroughly or to measure the depth of something |
| 499 |
feign (v) |
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to pretend, imagine, or make up such as a story or excuse |
| 500 |
fetter (v) |
to chain or tie up., to restrict |
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| 501 |
fickle (adj) |
changeable in interest, loyalty, affection, etc |
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| 502 |
filibuster (v) |
to prevent a bill from being passed by delaying a vote with long speeches |
| 503 |
fledgling (adj) |
new or inexperienced |
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| 504 |
flourish (v) |
to grow in a healthy way, to thrive, or to succeed |
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| 505 |
fluke (n) |
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a chance occurrence, usually in a positive way |
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| 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 |
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| 508 |
frivolous (adj) |
of little value or importance |
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| 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 |
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| 511 |
futile (adj) |
that which could not succeed despite great effort |
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| 512 |
gaffe (n) |
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a blunder or a mistake which results in an awkward situation |
| 513 |
garish (adj) |
tastelessly showy |
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| 514 |
garrulous (adj) |
talkative and irritating |
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| 515 |
gauche (adj) |
crude or lacking grace |
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| 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 |
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| 518 |
germane (adj) |
to the point, relevant |
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| 519 |
girder (n) |
a large support beam, usually supporting the framework of a building or a bridge |
| 520 |
gist (n) |
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the main point of something, the essence or substance |
| 521 |
glib (adj) |
speaking without thinking or concern; to speak casually |
| 522 |
gloat (v) |
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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 |
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gourmand (n) |
a lover of good food, often to excess |
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| 526 |
grandiose (adj) |
grand or affectedly grand |
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| 527 |
grapple (v) |
to struggle with or hold on tightly to something |
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| 528 |
grievance (n) |
a cause for a complaint, or displeasure from a feeling of having been wronged |
| 529 |
grill (v) |
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to question relentlessly; it also means to cook over a flame |
| 530 |
grovel (v) |
to plead, beg or act humbly in a false way |
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| 531 |
gruff (adj) |
very rude; it can also mean harsh, as a voice |
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| 532 |
guileless (adj) |
naive or straightforward |
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| 533 |
gullible (adj) |
naive, easily deceived or cheated |
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| 534 |
gustatory (adj) |
related to the sense of taste |
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| 535 |
hap (n) |
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fortune or an occurrence |
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| 536 |
harangue (n) |
a long, blustering speech or a rant |
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| 537 |
harry (v) |
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to assault or to annoy with repeated attacks |
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| 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 |
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| 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 |
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| 547 |
hoard (v) |
to store something away for future use without sharing it |
| 548 |
hoary (adj) |
gray with age, very old |
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| 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 |
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| 551 |
hypothetical (adj) |
based on an unproven theory |
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| 552 |
iconoclast (n) |
someone who attacks others' religious beliefs or images |
| 553 |
impartial (adj) |
not favoring anyone; without prejudice |
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| 554 |
impasse (n) |
a deadlock, a road with no exit |
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| 555 |
implacable (adj) |
unable to be eased or appeased |
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| 556 |
imply (v) |
to suggest without saying so directly |
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| 557 |
improvident (adj) |
failing to provide for the future; incautious |
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| 558 |
inborn (adj) |
existing from birth, inherited |
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| 559 |
incongruous (adj) |
lacking harmony or agreement, or being absurd |
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| 560 |
indelible (adj) |
permanent, lasting or unforgettable |
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| 561 |
indolence (n) |
disliking or avoiding work; idleness, laziness |
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| 562 |
indomitable (adj) |
not easily defeated or discouraged, or invincible |
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| 563 |
ineluctable (adj) |
inescapable, something that can't be avoided |
| 564 |
inevitable (adj) |
that which cannot be avoided, certain to happen |
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| 565 |
iniquitous (adj) |
grossly improper, unjust or wicked |
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| 566 |
innate (adj) |
existing naturally, often from birth |
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| 567 |
inscrutable (adj) |
difficult to understand, unreadable |
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| 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 |
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| 571 |
intractable (adj) |
hard to manage or stubborn |
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| 572 |
inured (adj) |
being used to something difficult or painful |
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| 573 |
invective (n) |
an insult or sharp and nasty criticism |
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| 574 |
inveigle (v) |
to persuade someone with kind words, to flatter to get something you want |
| 575 |
invidious (adj) |
extremely unpleasant or offensive |
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| 576 |
invigorate (v) |
to fill with energy or to enliven |
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| 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 |
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| 579 |
invulnerable (adj) |
very secure, something that can't be hurt |
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| 580 |
iota (n) |
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a very small amount, extremely small quantity |
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| 581 |
irascible (adj) |
easily angered or quick-tempered |
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| 582 |
irate (adj) |
angry or extremely upset |
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| 583 |
irreverence (n) |
disrespect |
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| 584 |
itinerant (adj) |
traveling around or migrant |
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| 585 |
jaded (adj) |
worn out; made insensitive by excess |
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| 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) |
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a short trip for pleasure |
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| 589 |
jaunty (adj) |
buoyantly self-confident or dapper |
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|
| 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 |
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| 592 |
jocose (adj) |
playful or humorous |
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| 593 |
jollity (n) |
great happiness, merriness, and joy |
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| 594 |
jubilant (adj) |
triumphant or thrilled |
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| 595 |
judicious (adj) |
having good judgment or being balanced and wise |
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| 596 |
juggernaut (n) |
something with great power and force that destroys everything in its path |
| 597 |
junta (n) |
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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) |
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to protrude or to stick out past the ordinary limit |
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| 600 |
juxtapose (v) |
to put things side by side to compare them |
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| 601 |
kernel (n) |
inner part of a seed or, more generally, the central part of something |
| 602 |
killjoy (n) |
someone who ruins the fun |
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| 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 |
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| 607 |
knell (n) |
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the ominous sound of a bell or a signal of disaster |
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| 608 |
knoll (n) |
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a small slope or incline, small hill |
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| 609 |
labyrinth (n) |
a maze or a confusing network of passages |
|
| 610 |
laceration (n) |
a deep cut or wound |
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| 611 |
lachrymose (adj) |
causing or inclined to shed tears |
|
|
| 612 |
lackluster (adj) |
lacking in brightness, energy or vitality |
|
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| 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 |
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|
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| 616 |
languish (v) |
to lose vigor and vitality, to become weak |
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| 617 |
languor (n) |
a lack of energy, lack of interest or spirit |
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| 618 |
lap (v) |
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to drink liquid, usually by dipping it up with one's tongue |
| 619 |
larceny (n) |
theft, robbery |
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|
|
|
| 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 |
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|
| 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 |
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| 625 |
leery (adj) |
cautious, skeptical or attentive |
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| 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 |
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|
|
| 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 |
|
|
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| 644 |
lissome (adj) |
having a flexible body, athletic |
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| 645 |
lithe (adj) |
being easily bendable or flexible |
|
|
| 646 |
litigant (n) |
someone involved in a lawsuit |
|
|
| 647 |
loll (v) |
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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 |
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|
|
| 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 |
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|
|
|
| 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 |
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|
|
| 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 |
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|
| 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 |
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|
|
| 675 |
maul (v) |
|
to injure by beating or tearing |
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|
|
| 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 |
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|
|
| 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 |
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|
|
| 686 |
menial (adj) |
fit for servants, basic, or low |
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|
|
| 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 |
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|
| 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 |
|
|
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| 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 |
|
|
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| 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 |
|
|
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| 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 |
|
|
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