A-M Flashcards
(821 cards)
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Myriad
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A countless or extremely great number
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Aerate
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Introduce air into a material
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Galvanize
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Shock or excite (a person); coat with a protective layer (adj.)
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Demitasse
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A small cup of coffee
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Harried
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Feeling strained as a result of having demands persistently made on one
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Affable
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Friendly, good-natured, or easy to talk to
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Deluge
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A severe flood
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Inane
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Silly or stupid
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Aggrandize
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Increase the power, status, or wealth of
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Demagogic
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A political leader who seeks support by appealing to popular desires & prejudices
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Limerence
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The state of being infatuated or obsessed with another person
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Ephemeral
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Lasting for a very short time
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Abate
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Cause to become smaller/less intense; lessen, reduce, or remove
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Imbued
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Inspire or permeate with a feeling or quality
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Ameliorate
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Make something bad or unsatisfactory better
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Corpus
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A collection of written texts
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Detritus
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Waste or debris of any kind
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Ambivalent
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Having mixed feelings or contradictory ideas about something or someone
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Besmirch
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Damage the reputation of someone or something
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Cathartic
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Providing psychological relief through the open expression of strong emotions
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Amicable
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Having a spirit of friendliness; without serious disagreement or bitterness
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Foment
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Instigate or stir up
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Ire
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Anger
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Impotence
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Inability to take effective action; helplessness
Inability in a man to achieve an erection or orgasm
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Angst
A feeling of deep dread or anxiety
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Dubious
Hesitating or doubting
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Incorrigible
Not able to be corrected, improved, or reformed
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Auteur
A filmmaker whose personal influence & artistic control over a movie are so great that the filmmaker is regarded as the author of the movie
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Influx
An arrival or entry of large numbers of people or things
An inflow of water into a river, lake, or sea
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Abdication
Failure to fulfill a responsibility or duty
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Admonition
An act or action of admonishing; authoritative counsel or warning
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Admonish
Warn or reprimand someone firmly
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Indignant
Feeling or showing anger or annoyance at what is perceived as unfair treatment
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Hyperbole
Exaggerated statements or claims not meant to be taken literally
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Bevy
A large group of people or things of a particular kind
A group of birds
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Binary
Relating to, composed of, or involving two things
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Hypochondriac
A person who is abnormally anxious about their health
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Myopic
Nearsighted; lacking imagination, foresight, or intellectual insight
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Cryptic
Having a meaning that is mysterious or obscure
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Escheat
The reversion of property to the state
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Behemoth
A huge or monstrous creature
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Exacerbate
Make a problem, bad situation, or negative feeling worse
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Amoral
Lacking a moral sense; unconcerned with the rightness & wrongness of something
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Grody
Very unpleasant, disgusting
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Automaton
A moving mechanical device made in imitation of a human being
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Effusive
Expressing feelings of gratitude, pleasure, or approval in an unrestrained or heartfelt manner
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Eponymous
(Of a person): giving their name to something; (of a thing): named after a particular person
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Aegis
The protection, backing, or support of a particular person or organization
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Deduce
Arrive at a fact or conclusion by reasoning
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Anodyne
Not likely to provoke dissent or offense; inoffensive
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Equilibrium
A state in which opposing forces or influences are balanced; a state of physical balance
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Befuddle
Make someone unable to think clearly
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Broach
Raise up a sensitive or difficult subject for discussion
Pierce a cask to draw liquor
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Cask
A large barrel-like container used for storing alcoholic drinks
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Disaggregate
Separate something into its component parts
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Antiquated
Old-fashioned or outdated
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Convene
Come or bring together for a meeting or activity
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Enthuse
Say something that expresses one's eager enjoyment, interest, or approval
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Audacious
Showing a willingness to take surprisingly bold risks
Showing an impudent lack of respect
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Impudent
Not showing due respect for another person
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Impropriety
A failure to observe standards or show due honesty or modesty
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Archetype
A very typical example of a certain person or thing
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Interminable
Endless
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Bigotry
Intolerance toward those who hold different opinions from oneself
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Calamity
An event causing great & often sudden damage or distress; a disaster
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Insipid
Lacking flavor; lacking vigor or interest
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Demarcation
The action of fixing the boundary or limits of something; a dividing line
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Ambivert
A person whose personality has a balance of extrovert & introvert features
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Confluence
The junction of two rivers; an act or process of merging
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Assuage
Make an unpleasant feeling less intense; satisfy an appetite or desire
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Anachronism
A thing belonging or appropriate to a period other than that in which it exists
An act of attributing a custom, event, or object to a period to which it does not belong
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Intransigent
Unwilling or refusing to change one's views or to agree about something
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Boon
A thing that is helpful or beneficial; a favor or request
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Enmity
The state of feeling or being actively opposed or hostile to someone or something
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Calumny
The making of false & defamatory statements in order to damage someone's reputation; slander
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Inveterate
Having a particular habit, activity, or interest that's long-established or unlikely to change
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Erudition
The quality of having or showing great knowledge or learning
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Dictum
A short statement that expresses a general truth or principle
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Engender
Cause or give rise to a feeling, situation, or condition
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Approbation
Approval or praise
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Circumspect
Wary & unwilling to take risks
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Constellation
A group or cluster of related things
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Chasm
A profound difference between people, viewpoints, feelings
A deep fissure in the earth, rock, or another surface
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Arduous
Involving or requiring strenuous effort; difficult & tiring
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Catalytic
Relating to or involving the action of a catalyst
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Catalyst
A person or thing that precipitates an event
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Modicum
A small quantity of a particular thing
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Dissenter
A person who holds opinions that vary from those that are commonly expressed
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Impious
Not showing respect or reverence, especially for a god
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Casuistry
The use of clever but unsound reasoning, especially in relation to a moral question
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Comely
Pleasant to look at, attractive; agreeable, suitable
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Exorbitant
Unreasonably high
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Acquiesce
Accept something reluctantly but without protests
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Docent
A person who acts as a guide, typically on a voluntary basis
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Gangrene
Death & decomposition of body tissue resulting from either obstructed circulation or bacterial infection
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Beguile
Charm or enchant, sometimes in a deceptive way; trick someone into doing something
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Anthropomorphism
The attribution of human characteristics or behavior to a god, animal, or object
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Enmity
The state or feeling of being actively opposed or hostile to someone or something
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Internecine
Destructive to both sides in a conflict; relating to conflict within a group or organization
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Equivocal
Open to more than one interpretation, ambiguous; uncertain or questionable in nature
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Despot
A ruler or other person who holds absolute power, typically one who exercises it in a cruel or oppressive way
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Cordon
A line or circle of police, soldiers, or guards preventing to or from an area or building
An ornamental cord or braid
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Catharsis
The process of releasing & providing relief from strong or repressive emotions
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Inanition
Exhaustion caused by lack of nourishment
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Imposition
The action or process of imposing something on or of being imposed
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Impose
Force something unwelcome or unfamiliar to be accepted & put in place
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Adulation
Obsequious flattery; excessive admiration or praise
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Compunction
A feeling of guilt or moral scruple that prevents or follows the doing of something bad
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Lambast
Criticize
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Deign
Do something that one considers to be beneath one's dignity
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Illiberality
Opposed to liberal principles; rare, uncultured, or unrefined
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Amorous
Showing, feeling, or relating to sexual desire
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Annal
A record of events of one year
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Banal
So lacking in originality as to be obvious & boring
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Diminutive
Extremely or unusually small
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Licentious
Promiscuous & unprincipled in sexual matters
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Archaic
Very old or old-fashioned; no longer in everyday use but sometimes used (relating to words)
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Concupiscent
Filled with sexual desire; lustful
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Exordium
The beginning or introductory part
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Arcane
Understood by few; mysterious or secret
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Avaricious
Having or showing extreme greed for wealth or material gain
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Emetic
Causing vomiting; nauseating or revolting
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Indolence
Avoidance of activity or exertion; laziness
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Insolence
Rude & disrespectful behavior
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Laxity
Lack of strictness or care
Looseness of a limb or muscle
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Ken
One's range of knowledge or sight
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Corrugated
Shaped into alternate ridges & grooves
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Encomium
A speech or piece of writing that praises someone or something highly
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Effluence
A substance that flows out from something
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Eminent
Famous & respected within a particular sphere or profession
Used to emphasize the presence of a positive quality
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Cogency
The quality of being clear, logical, & convincing
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Apprise
Inform or tell someone
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Mercurial
Subject to sudden or unpredictable changes of mood or mind
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Monolithic
Formed of a single large block of stone
Very large & characterless (of a building)
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Corollary
A proposition that follows from one already proved
A direct or natural consequence of result
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Evocative
Bringing strong images, memories, or feelings to mind
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Boisterous
Noisy, energetic, & cheerful (person)
Wild or stormy (weather)
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Besiege
Surround with armed forces in order to capture it or force its surrender
Crowd around oppressively; surround & harass
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Idiosyncrasy
A mode of behavior/way of thought peculiar to an individual
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Chattel
A personal possession
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Conduit
A channel for conveying water or other fluid
A person or organization that acts as a channel for the transmission of something
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Absolution
Formal release from guilt, obligation, or punishment
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Missive
A letter, especially a long or official one
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Acrimonious
Angry & bitter
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Invective
Insulting, abusive, or highly critical
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Diminution
A reduction in size, extent, or importance of something
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Arbitrary
Based on random choice or personal whim rather than any reason or system
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Misanthropy
A dislike of humankind
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Knavish
Dishonest or unscrupulous
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Fixity
The state of being unchanging or permanent
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Congenial
Pleasant because of a personality, qualities, or interests that are similar to one's own
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Asseverate
The solemn or emphatic declaration or statement of something
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Anhedonia
Inability to feel pleasure
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Equipoise
Balance of forces or interests
A counterbalance or balancing force
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Equable
Not easily disturbed or angered; not fluctuating or varying greatly
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Coagulate
Change to a solid/semisolid state
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Amenable
Open & responsive to suggestion, easily persuaded or controlled
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Avarice
Extreme greed for wealth or material gain
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Meed
A deserved share or reward
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Mendicant
Given to begging
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Expiation
The act of making amends or reparation for guilt or wrongdoing; atonement
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Indomitable
Impossible to subdue or defeat
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Beauteous
Beautiful
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Effeminate
Having or showing characteristics regarded as typical of a woman
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Equanimity
Mental calmness, composure, & evenness of temper, especially in a difficult situation
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Miscreant
A person who behaves badly or in a way that breaks the law
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Depose
Remove from office suddenly & forcefully; test or give evidence on oath
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Avaricious
Having or showing extreme greed for wealth or material gain
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Foment
Instigating or stirring up an undesirable or violent sentiment or course of action
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Hubristic
Excessively proud or self-confident
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Dimorphism
2 distinct forms of the same species that differ in one or more characteristics
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Goad
Provoke or annoy someone to stimulate some action or reaction
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Hegemony
Leadership or dominance especially by one group over others
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Banal
So lacking in originality as to be obvious & boring
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Apocryphal
(Of a story or statement): doubting the authenticity though it's widespread as true
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Dichotomy
Division or contrast between 2 things that are represented as being opposed or entirely different
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Diffident
Modest or shy because of a lack of self-confidence
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Arcane
Understood by few; mysterious or secret
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Libidinous
Showing excessive sexual drive; lustful
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Fortuitous
Happening by accident or chance rather than design
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Disinter
Dig up something that has been buried (especially a body)
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Jaded
Tired, bored, or lacking enthusiasm (usually after having had too much of something)
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Denizen
An inhabitant or occupant of a particular place
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Gubernatorial
Relating to a state governor or the office of state governor
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Dysphoria
State of unease or generalized dissatisfaction with life
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Eventuate
Occur as a result
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Incontinence
Inability to control excretory functions
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Hovel
A small, unpleasant, or simplistically constructed dwelling
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Axiom
A statement or proposition which is regarded as being established, accepted, or self-evidently true
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Fecundity
Inability to produce an abundance of offspring
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Conifer
Bearing cones, like pine & cypress
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Laudable
Deserving praise & commendation
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Commendation
Praise
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Modicum!
A small quantity of a particular thing, especially something considered desirable or valuable
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Interminable
Endless
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Convivial
Friendly, lively, & enjoyable atmosphere
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Beguile!
Charm or enchant someone, sometimes in a deceptive way
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Coterie
A small group of people with shared interests or tastes, especially one that's exclusive of other people
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Dalliance
A casual romantic or sexual relationship
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Gorge
Narrow valley between hills or mountains (usually with steep rocky walls & a stream running through it)
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Apogee
Highest point in the development of something; a climax
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Bipedal
Animals using only 2 legs for walking
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Agog
Very eager or curious to hear or see something
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Dapple
Mark with spots or rounded patches
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Incongruous
Not in harmony with the surroundings or other aspects of something
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Combustible
Able to catch fire & burn easily
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Absolution
Formal release from guilt, obligation, or punishment
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Atrium
Open-roofed entrance hall or central court
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Innocuous
Not harmful or offensive
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Diastolic
When the heart is in a period of relaxation & dilation
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Bereaved
Deprived of a close relation or friend through their death
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Amnesic
A person experiencing partial or total loss of memory
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Commendation
Praise
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Jovial
Cheerful & friendly
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Agoraphobic
Extreme/irrational fear of entering open or crowded spaces, leaving one's home, or being in places where escape is difficult
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Bungling
Action or fact of carrying out a task clumsily or incompetently
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Mercenary
Primarily concerned with making money at the expense of ethics; professional soldier hired to serve in a foreign army
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Industrious
Diligent & hard-working
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Animus
Hostility or ill-feeling; motivation to do something
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Cadaver
Dead human body used by medical professionals to study anatomy
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Carotid Pulse
Pulse taken on the right side of the neck over the carotid artery
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Boudoir
Woman's bedroom or private room; sensual photography
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Cresting
Ornamental decoration at the ridge of a roof or top of a wall or screen
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Disgruntled
Angry or dissatisfied
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Despondent
In low spirits from loss of hope or courage
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Flogging
Punishment in which the victim is hit repeatedly with a whip or stick
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Intrepid
Fearless; adventurous (often used for rhetorical or humorous effect)
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Alabaster
Fine-grained, translucent form of gypsum
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Gypsum
Soft white sulfate mineral
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Ersatz
Made or used as an inferior substitute for something else
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Chagrin
Feel distressed or humiliated
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Exude
Discharge slowly & steadily (of a moisture or smell); display an emotional quality strongly & openly (of a person); have a strong atmosphere (of a place)
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Chortle
Laugh in a breathy, gleeful way; chuckle
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Bemuse
Puzzle, confuse, or bewilder someone
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Besotted
Strongly infatuated
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Klepto
Persistent neurotic impulse to steal, especially with economic motive
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Dour
Relentlessly severe, stern, or gloomy in manner or appearance
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Huff
A mood of sulking anger; a fit of resentment
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Garish
Obtrusively bright & showy
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Lurid
Very vivid in color, especially so as to create an unpleasantly harsh or unnatural effect
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Formidable
Inspiring fear or respect through being impressively large, powerful, intense, or capable
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Cavort
Jump or dance around excitedly
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Demarcation
Action of fixing the boundary or limits of something
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Ethologist
Someone who studies the science of animal behavior
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Greylag
Type of goose in the Anatidae waterfowl family
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Galoshes
Rubber boots slipped over shoes to protect them
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Mimicry
Action or art of imitating someone or something, usually to entertain or ridicule
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Dichotomy!
Division or contrast between
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Extrapolate
Estimate or conclude; extend the application of something to other things/people
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Abhor
Regard with distrust and hatred
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Catalyze
Cause or accelerate (a reaction) by acting as a catalyst
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Emblematic
Serving as a symbol of a particular quality or concept
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Consternation
Feelings of anxiety or dismay, typically because of something unexpected
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Intractable
Hard to control or deal with
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Disrepute
State of being held in low esteem by the public
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Infirm
Not physically or mentally strong, especially through old age
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Louse
Small wingless parasitic insects that live on the skin of mammals and birds; contemptible or unpleasant person
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Bonnet
Woman's or child's hat tied under the chin with a brim facing the face
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Automatism
Performance of actions without conscious thought or intention
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Glean
Extract (information) from various sources; collect gradually and bit by bit
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Dialysis
Process of removing excess water, solutes, & toxins from blood in people whose kidneys cannot perform these functions naturally
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Injunctive
An authoritative warning or order
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Domicile
Country that a person treats as their permanent home (or lives in/has a substantial connection with)
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Situs
Place to which, for purposes of legal jurisdiction, a property belongs
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Anhedonia
Inability to feel pleasure
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Mar
Impair the appearance of; disfigure
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Iridescent
Showing luminous colors that seem to change when seen from different angles
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Footwell
Space for feet in front of a seat in a vehicle or aircraft
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Enamor
Be filled with a feeling of love for
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Careen
Move swiftly & in an uncontrolled way in a specified direction
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Acquiesce
Accept something reluctantly but without protest
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Addled
Unable to think clearly; rotten (of an egg)
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Bungle!
Carry out a task clumsily or incompetently
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Disparage
Regard or represent as being of little worth
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Awry
Away from the appropriate, planned, or expected course; amiss
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Angst!
A feeling of deep anxiety or dread, typically an unfocused one about the human condition or the state of the world in general
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Deftly
In a way that is neatly skillful & quick in movement
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Incredulity
The state of being unwilling or unable to believe something
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Incubated
Develop slowly without outward or perceptible signs
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Cosplay
Practice of dressing up as a character from a movie, book, or video game
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Balk
Hesitate or be unwilling to accept an idea or undertaking
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Maladroit
Ineffective or bungling; clumsy
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Dichotomous
Characterized by a division or contrast between two things that are entirely different
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Evince
Reveal the presence of (a quality or feeling)
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Elucidate
Make something clear; explain
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Endemic
(Of a disease or condition) regularly found among particular people or in a certain area
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Extant
(Especially of a document) still in existence; surviving
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Impel
Drive, force, or urge someone to do something
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Canter
A 3-beat gait of a horse or other quadrupled animal between a trot & a gallop; move at a canter in a particular direction
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Intransigence
Refusal to change one's views or to agree about something
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Deontology
The study of the nature of duty & obligation
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Impinge
Have an effect or impact, especially a negative one
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Interlocutor
Person who takes part in a dialogue or conversation
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Imagism
Movement in early 20th century English & American poetry which sought clarity of expression through the use of precise images
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Metier
A trade, profession, or occupation; an occupation or activity one is good at; an outstanding or advantageous characteristic
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Autotelic
(Of an activity or creative work); having an end or purpose in itself
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Liminal
Relating to a transition or initial stage of process; occupying a position at, or on both sides, of a boundary or threshold
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Ingratiate
Bring oneself into favor with someone by flattering or trying to please them
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Approbation
Approval or praise
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Fodder
Food, especially dried hay or feed for cattle & other livestock
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Eclectic
Deriving ideas, style, or taste from a broad and diverse range of sources
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Apposite
Apt in the circumstances or in relation to something
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Balk!
Hesitate or be unwilling to accept an idea or undertaking; illegal motion made by a pitcher that may deceive a baserunner
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Knotty
Full of knots; complex
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Eminent!
(Of a person): famous & respected within a particular sphere or profession
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Infirmity
Physical or mental weakness
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Compere
Person who introduces performers or contestants in a variety show; host
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Mirth
Amusement, especially as expressed in laughter
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Appetitive
Characterized by a natural desire to satisfy bodily needs
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Distal
Situated away from the center of the body or the point of attachment
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Manifold
Many & various; a collection of points forming a certain kind of set
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Epistemic
Relating to knowledge or to the degree of its validation
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Anorak
A waterproof jacket, typically with a hood, originally used in polar regions; a studious or obsessive person with unfashionable & largely solitary interests
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Languid
Displaying or having a disinclination for physical exertion or effort; slow & relaxed; weak or faint from fatigue or illness
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Landseer
Edwin Henry Landseer; English painter & sculptor known for his paintings of animals
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Forecourt
Open area in front of a large building
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Bedlam
Scene of uproar & confusion; an institution for the care of mentally ill people
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Maitre d
Person who oversees waitpersons & busboys & typically handles reservations
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Flurazepam
Prescription drug used to help people fall asleep & stay asleep
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Mandarin
A powerful official or senior bureaucrat, especially one perceived as reactionary & secretive
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Gaudy
Extravagantly bright or showy, typically so as to be tasteless
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Courier
Company or employee of a company that transports commercial packages & documents
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Courtesan
A prostitute, especially one with wealthy or upper-class clients
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Arid
Having little or no rain: too dry or barren to support vegetation; lacking in interest, excitement, or meaning
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Fag
A tiring or unwelcome task; work hard, especially at a tedious job or task
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Dross
Something regarded as worthless: rubbish
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Insouciant
Showing a casual lack of concern; indifferent
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Bohemia
Socially unconventional, artistic people & the areas they frequent
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Gadfly
An annoying person, especially one who provokes others into action by criticism
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Androgynous
Partly male & partly female in appearance: of indeterminate sex; having the physical characteristics of both sexes
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Accoutrement
Additional items of dress or equipment, or other items carried or worn by a person or used for a particular activity
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Latent
(Of a quality or state) existing but not yet developed or manifest; hidden or concealed
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Austerity
Sternness or severity of manner or attitude
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Behest
A person's orders or commands
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Dissolution
The closing down or dismissal of an assembly, partnership, or official body; disintegration; decomposition
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Conscript
Enlist someone compulsorily, typically into the armed services
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Estranged
(Of a person) no longer close or affectionate to someone; alienated; (of a wife or husband) no longer living with their spouse
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Admonish
Warn or reprimand someone firmly
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Decimate
Kill, destroy, or remove a large percentage or part of; drastically reduce the strength or effectiveness of something
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Exonerate
Absolve someone from blame for a fault or wrongdoing, especially after due consideration of the case (usually by an official body); release someone from a duty or obligation
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Grisly
Causing horror or disgust
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Conflate
Combine (two or more texts, ideas, etc.) into one
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Klieg Light
Carbon arc lamp usually used in making motion pictures
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Feral
(Especially of an animal) in a wild state, especially after escape from captivity or domestication; resembling a wild animal
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Askance
With an attitude or look of suspicion or disapproval
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Agog!
Very eager/curious to hear or see something
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Aloft
At or to a great height
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Erudite
Having or showing great knowledge or learning
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Convalesce
Recover one's strength and health over a period of time after an illness or operation
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Contempt
The feeling that a person or thing is beneath consideration, worthless, or deserving scorn
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Baroque
Relating to or denoting style of European architecture, music, and art of the 17th & 18th centuries
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Bridle
Headgear used to control a horse
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Haberdashery
A shop where men's clothing and accessories are sold
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Desultory
Lacking a plan, purpose, or enthusiasm
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Bellow
(Of a person or animal): emit a deep loud roar, typically in pain or anger
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Grungy
Grimy, dirty
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Emaciation
The state of being abnormally thin or weak
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Coif
Style or arrange someone's hair, typically in elegant fashion
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Chagrin!
Feel distress or humiliation
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Adjudicate
Make a formal judgment or decision about a problem or disputed manner
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Avuncular
Kind and friendly toward a younger or less experienced person
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Brusque
Abrupt or offhand in speech or manner
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Corpulent
Fat
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Blanche
To take the color out of
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Jonesing
Have a fixation on; be addicted to
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Detente
The easing of hostility or strained relations, especially between countries
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Dole
A person's lot or destiny; distribute shares of something
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Bloke
A man
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Drongo
A person who seems to be stupid
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Dogsbody
A person who is given boring, menial tasks to do
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Bikie
A motorist who is a member of a gang; a biker
372
Cuppa
A good cup of tea; cup of
373
Gangrene!
Death of body tissue due to lack of blood flow
374
Amorous
Showing, feeling, or relating to sexual desire
375
Dervish
A member of a Muslim religious order known for devotional exercises; one that whirls or dances as if with the abandonment of a dervish
376
Drivel
Nonsense
377
Furtive
Attempting to avoid notice or attention, usually because of guilt or a belief that discovery would lead to trouble; secretive
378
Arabesque
Posture where the body is supported on one leg with the other leg extended horizontally backward; ornamental design consisting of intertwined flowing lines, originally found in Arabic or Moorish decoration; a passage/composition with fanciful ornamentation of the melody
379
Disgorge
Cause to pour out; eject food from the throat or mouth; (of a building or vehicle): discharge the occupants
380
Bemuse
Puzzle, confuse, or bewilder someone
381
Burlesque
An absurd or comically exaggerated imitation of something, especially in a literary or dramatic work; a parody; a variety show usually including a striptease
382
Blanch
Make white or pale by extracting color; flinch or grow pale from shock, fear, or a similar emotion
383
Alcove
A recess in the wall of a room or garden
384
Inimitable
So good or unusual as to be impossible to copy; unique
385
Befuddle
Make someone unable to think clearly
386
Inscrutable
Impossible to understand or interpret
387
Brad
A small wire nail with a small, often asymmetrical head
388
Detritus
Waste or debris of any kind
389
Melange
A mixture; medley
390
Mettle
A person's ability to cope well with difficulties or to face a demanding situation in a spirited and resilient way
391
Mewl
Cry feebly or querulously; whimper; (Of a cat or bird): make a high-pitched crying noise; mew
392
Fife
A small shrill flute used with the drum in military bands
393
Furlough
Leave of absence, especially that granted to a member of the armed services
394
Disreputable
Not considered to be respectable in character or appearance
395
Jaunty
Having or expressing a lively, cheerful, self-confident manner
396
Dox
Search for and publish private or identifying info about someone on the internet, usually with malicious intent
397
Grift
Engage in petty or small-scale swindling
398
Diorama
Model representing a scene with 3-D figures
399
Coalesce
Come together to form one mass or whole
400
Bicameral
(Of a legislative body): having 2 branches or chambers
401
Dissonant
Lacking harmony; unsuitable or unusual in combination; clashing
402
Bereft
Deprived or or lacking something; (Of a person): sad and lonely, especially through someone's death or departure
403
Diaphanous
(Especially of a fabric): light, delicate, and translucent
404
Impetuous
Acting or done quickly and without thought or care; moving forcefully or rapidly
405
Bacchanal
An occasion of wild and drunken revelry
406
Ennoble
Give someone a noble rank or title; lend greater dignity or nobility of character to
407
Curmudgeon
A bad-tempered person, especially an old one
408
Chasten
(Of a rebuke or misfortune): have a restraining or moderating effect on
409
Confer
Grant or bestow a title, degree, benefit, or right; have discussions; exchange opinions
410
Inset
A thing that is put in or inserted
411
Coven
A group or gathering of witches who meet regularly; a secret or close-knit group of associates (derogatory)
412
Haggard
Looking exhausted and unwell, especially from fatigue, worry, or suffering
413
Hurtle
Move or cause to move at a great speed, typically in a wildly uncontrolled manner
414
Blight
A thing that spoils or damages something; have a severely detrimental effect on
415
Drudgery
Hard menial or dull work
416
Derelict
In very poor condition as a result of disuse and neglect
417
Haggard
Looking exhausted and unwell, especially from fatigue, worry, or suffering
418
Jounce
Jolt or bounce
419
Dawdle
Waste time; be slow
420
Agog
Very eager or curious to hear or see something
421
Aloft
Up in or into the air; overhead
422
Atavistic
Relating to or characterized by reversion to something ancient or ancestral
423
Aperture
An opening, hole, or gap
424
Cortege
A solemn procession, especially for a funeral; a person's entourage or retinue
425
Indigent
Poor; needy
426
Happenstance
Coincidence
427
Amalgamation
The action, process, or result of combining or uniting
428
Lovelorn
Unhappy because of unreciprocated love
429
Chutzpah
Extreme self-confidence or audacity
430
Chortle
Laugh in a breathy, gleeful way; chuckle
431
Embolden
Give someone the courage or confidence to do something or to behave in a certain way
432
Ashen
(Of a person's face): very pale with shock, fear, or illness
433
Extricate
Free someone or something from a constraint or difficulty
434
Cuckold
A man whose wife is sexually unfaithful
435
Cantankerous
Bad-tempered, argumentative, and uncooperative
436
Inure
Accustom someone to something, especially something unpleasant
437
Bombast
High-sounding language with little meaning used to impress people
438
Arcane
Understood by few; mysterious or secret
439
Debutante
An upper-class young woman making her first appearance in fashionable society
440
Hellacious
Very great, bad, or overwhelming
441
Aphorism
A pithy observation that contains a general truth such as "If it ain't broke, don't fix it"
442
Contrive
Create or bring about an object or situation by deliberate use of skill and artifice
443
Artifice
Clever or cunning devices, especially used to trick or deceive others
444
Miser
A person who hoards wealth and spends as little money as possible
445
Harem
A group of women perceived as centering around a particular man
446
Jaunt
A short excursion or journey for pleasure
447
Lascivious
(Of a person, manner, or gesture): feeling or revealing an overt and often offensive sexual desire
448
Glower
Have an angry or sullen look on one's face; scowl
449
Logophile
A lover of words
450
Gaudy
Extravagantly bright or showy, typically as to be tasteless
451
Fallacious
Based on mistaken belief
452
Esoteric
Intended for or likely to be understood by only a small number of people with a specialized knowledge or interest
453
Emolument
A salary, fee, or profit from employment or office
454
Dogmatic
Inclined to lay down principles as indisputably true
455
Innocuous
Not harmful or offensive
456
Morass
An area of muddy or boggy ground; a complicated or confused situation
457
Minutiae
The small, precise, or trivial details of something
458
Inundate
Overwhelm someone with things or people to be dealt with; flood
459
Aperture
An opening, hole, or gap
460
Cruciferous
Relating to plants of the cabbage family
461
Goad
Provoke or annoy someone to stimulate some action or reaction
462
Cesspool
A disgusting or corrupt place
463
Leery
Cautious or wary due to realistic suspicions
464
Enterprise
A project or undertaking, typically one that's difficult or requires effort; initiative and resourcefulness; a business or company
465
Didactic
Intended to teach, particularly in having moral instruction as an ulterior motive
466
Debonair
Confident, stylish, and charming (typically of a man
467
Amiable
Having or displaying a friendly and pleasant manner
468
Derelict
In a very poor condition as a result of disuse and neglect
469
Ancillary
Providing necessary support to primary activities or operation of an organization, institution, industry, or system
470
Galling
Annoying, humiliating
471
Bedevil
(Of something bad): cause great and continual trouble to
472
Dastard
A dishonorable or despicable person
473
Draconian
(Of laws and their application): excessively harsh and severe
474
Jilt
Suddenly reject or abandon a lover
475
Flagellation
Flogging or beating, either as a religious discipline or for sexual gratification
476
Lothario
A man who behaves selfishly and irresponsibly in his sexual relationships with women
477
Acerbic
Sharp and forthright, especially of a comment or style of speaking; tasting sour or bitter
478
Foist
Impose an unwelcome or unnecessary person or thing on
479
Bombastic
High-sounding but with little meaning; inflated
480
Garish
Obtrusively bright and showy; lurid
481
Lurid
Very bright in color, especially so as to create an unpleasantly harsh or unnatural effect
482
Ignoble
Not honorable in character or purpose; of humble origin or social status
483
Malady
A disease or ailment
484
Bandy
Having legs that are curved so as to be wide apart at the knees; bowlegged
485
Invective
Insulting, abusive, or highly critical language
486
Ignoramus
An ignorant or stupid person
487
Banal
So lacking in originality as to be obvious and boring
488
Iconoclastic
Characterized by attack on cherished beliefs or institutions
489
Edifice
A building, especially a large, imposing one; a complex system of beliefs
490
Epoch
The beginning of a distinctive period in the history of someone or something
491
Coffer
A strongbox or small chest for holding valuables
492
Contrail
A trail of condensed water from an aircraft or rocket at high altitude, seen as a white streak against the sky
493
Hackneyed
(Of a phrase or idea): lacking significance through having been overused; unoriginal and trite
494
Joie de vivre
Exuberant enjoyment of life
495
Laconic
(Of a person, speech, or style of writing): using very few words
496
Insipid
Lacking flavor, vigor, or interest
497
Glean
Extract information from various sources; collect gradually and bit by bit
498
Monolith
A very large and characterless building
499
Arbiter
A person who settles a dispute or has ultimate authority in a matter; a person whose views or actions have great influence over trends in social behavior
500
Canny
Having or showing shrewdness and good judgment, especially in money or business matters; pleasant; nice
501
Fervid
Intensely enthusiastic or passionate, especially to an excessive degree
502
Briny
Of salty water or the sea; salty
503
Fallow
(Of farmland): plowed and harrowed but left unsown for some time to restore its fertility as part of a crop rotation or to avoid surplus production
504
Dispositive
Relating to and bringing about the settlement of an issue or the disposition of property
505
Inviolable
Never to be broken, infringed, or dishonored
506
Constituent
Being part of a whole; being a voting member of a community or organization and having the power to appoint or elect
507
Lark
Something done for fun, especially something mischievous or daring; an amusing adventure or escapade
508
Legion
A vast host, multitude, or number of people or things
509
Idyllic
(Especially of a time or place): extremely happy, peaceful, or picturesque
510
Marshal
An officer of the highest rank in the armed forces of some countries, including France; arrange or assemble a group of people in order
511
Deftly
In a way that is neatly skillful and quick in movement; in a clever way
512
Ennui
A feeling of listlessness and dissatisfaction arising from a lack of occupation or excitement
513
Fulcrum
A thing that plays a central or essential role in an activity, event, or situation
514
Credulous
Having or showing too great a readiness to believe things
515
Indelible
Making marks that cannot be removed; not able to be forgotten or removed
516
Eschew
Deliberately avoid using; abstain from
517
Menial
(Of work): not requiring much skill and lacking prestige
518
Appropriate
Take something for one's own use, typically without the owner's permission; devote money or assets to a special purpose
519
Modus operandi
A particular way or method of doing something, especially one that's characteristic or well-established; the way in which something operates or works
520
Emaciate
Abnormally thin or weak, especially because of illness or a lack of food
521
Koan
A paradoxical anecdote or riddle used in Zen Buddhism to demonstrate the inadequacy of logical reasoning and to provoke enlightenment
522
Largesse
Generosity in bestowing money or gifts upon others; money or gifts given generously
523
Dint
An impression or hollow in a surface
524
Garrulous
Excessively talkative, especially on trivial matters
525
Collegial
Relating to or involving shared responsibility
526
Buccaneer
A pirate, typically off the Spanish American coasts; a daring, adventurous, and sometimes reckless person, especially in business
527
Heath
An area of open uncultivated land
528
Caprice
A sudden and unaccountable change of mood or behavior
529
Facile
Superficial
(Of a person): having a superficial or simplistic knowledge or approach
530
Diarist
A person who writes a diary
531
Elegiac
Relating to or characteristic of an elegy
532
Elegy
A poem of serious reflection, typically a lament for the dead
533
Corollary
A proposition that follows from one already proved
534
Enrapture
Give intense pleasure or joy to
535
Hoopla
Excitement surrounding an event or situation, especially when considered to be unnecessary fuss
536
Blithe
Showing a casual and cheerful indifference considered to be callous or improper
537
Boffo
(Of a theatrical production or movie, or review of one): very successful or wholeheartedly commendatory
538
Commendatory
Serving to commend; recommending
539
Brandish
Wave or flourish something, especially a weapon, as a threat or in anger or excitement
540
Glockenspiel
A musical percussion instrument having a set of tuned metal pieces mounted in a frame and struck with small hammers
541
Arcane
Understood by few; mysterious or secret
542
Homily
A religious discourse that's intended for spiritual edification rather than doctrinal instruction; a sermon
543
Enmesh
Cause to become entangled in something; involve someone in a difficult situation from which it's hard to escape
544
Malaise
A general feeling of discomfort, illness, or uneasiness whose exact cause is difficult to identify
545
Heretic
A person believing in or practicing religious heresy; a person holding an opinion at odds with what's generally accepted
546
Dissident
A person who opposes official policy, especially that of an authoritarian state
547
Avocation
A hobby or minor occupation
548
Dapple
Mark with spots or rounded patches
549
Immutable
Unchanging over time or unable to be changed
550
Dicker
Engage in petty argument or bargaining
551
Meritorious
Deserving reward or praise
552
Impel
Drive, force, or urge someone to do something
553
Intranet
A local or restricted communications network, especially a private network creating using World Wide Web software
554
Feint
A deceptive or pretended blow, thrust, or other movement, especially in boxing or fencing
555
Incandescent
Emitting light as a result of being heated; full of strong emotion; passionate; extremely angry
556
Intemperance
Lack of moderation or restraint
557
Debauch
Destroy or debase the moral purity of; corrupt
558
Debase
Reduce something in quality or value; degrade
Lower the moral character of someone
559
Barter
Exchange goods or services for other goods or services without using money
560
Multitudinous
Very numerous; consisting of or containing many individuals or elements
561
Apoplectic
Overcome with anger; extremely indignant
562
Dupe
Deceive; trick; a victim of deception
563
Epigram
A pithy saying or remark expressing an idea in a clever and amusing way
564
Misprision
The deliberate concealment of one's knowledge of a treasonable act or a felony
565
Caustic
Able to burn or corrode organic tissue by chemical action; sarcastic in a scathing and bitter way
566
Flagitious
(Of a person or their actions): criminal; villainous
567
Condign
(Of punishment or retribution): appropriate to the crime or wrongdoing; fitting and deserved
568
Felicity
Intense happiness; the ability to find appropriate expression for one's thoughts
569
Forestall
Prevent or obstruct an anticipated event or action by taking action ahead of time; act in advance of someone in order to prevent them from doing something
570
Laxity
A lack of strictness or care; looseness of a limb of muscle
571
Gambit
A device, action, or opening remark, usually one entailing a degree of risk, that's calculated to gain an advantage
572
Craven
Contemptibly lacking in courage; cowardly
573
Gripe
Complain about something in a persistent, irritating way
574
Dictum
A formal pronouncement from an authoritative source; a short statement that expresses a general truth or principle
575
Bulbous
Fat, round, or bulging
576
Ennui
A feeling of listlessness and dissatisfaction arising from a lack of occupation or excitement
577
Inertia
A tendency to do nothing or to remain unchanged
578
Genial
Friendly or cheerful
579
Furrier
A person who prepares or deals in furs
580
Grandeur
Splendor and impressiveness, especially of appearance or style
High rank or social importance
581
Belie
(Of an appearance): fail to give a true notion or impression of something; disguise or contradict
Fail to fulfill or justify a claim or expectation; betray
582
Epistle
A letter
583
Incubate
Develop slowly without outward or perceptible signs
584
Kismet
Destiny; fate
585
Amalgam
A mixture or blend
586
Libertine
A person, especially a man, who behaves without moral principles or a sense of responsibility, especially in sexual matters
A person who rejects accepted opinions in matters of religion; a freethinker
587
Becloud
Cause to become obscure or muddled
588
Exhume
Dig out something buried, especially a corpse, from the ground
589
Disinter
Discover something that is well hidden
590
Dichotomy
A division between two things that are represented as being opposed or entirely different
591
Balk
Hesitate or be unwilling to accept an idea or undertaking
592
Inception
The establishment or starting point of an institution or activity
593
Middling
Moderate or average in size, amount, or rank
594
Agrarian
Relating to cultivated land or the cultivation of land
595
Libation
A drink poured out as an offering to a deity
596
Infinite
Limitless or endless in space, extent, or size
Impossible to measure or calculate
597
Implore
Beg someone earnestly or desperately to do something
598
Filigree
Ornamental work of fine wire formed into delicate tracery
599
Adroit
Clever or skillful in using the hands or mind
600
Bide
Remain or stay somewhere
601
Conk
(Of a machine): break down
(Of a person): faint or go to sleep; die
602
Bodice
Close-fitting upper part of a dress, covering the chest and back above the waist
603
Diddle
Cheat or swindle someone so as to deprive them of something; deliberately falsify something
Pass the time aimlessly or unproductively; play or mess with
604
Cowlick
A lock of hair that grows in a direction different from the rest and resists being combed flat
605
Columbine
A type of buttercup plant with long-spurred flowers
606
Billet
A place where soldiers are lodged temporarily
607
Foliage
Plant leaves collectively
608
Audacious
Showing a willingness to take surprisingly bold risks; showing an impudent lack of respect
609
Impudent
Not showing due respect for another person impertinent
610
Impertinent
Not showing proper respect; rude
611
Frothy
Full or covered with a mass of small bubbles; light & entertaining but of little substance
612
Marquee
Leading; preeminent
613
Kanji
A system of Japanese writing using Chinese characters
614
Autobahn
A German, Austrian, or Swiss expressway
615
Mote
A tiny piece of a substance
616
Festoon
A chain or garland of flowers, leaves, or ribbons hung in a curve as a decoration; adorn a place with ribbons, garlands, and other decorations
617
Culvert
A tunnel carrying a stream or open drain under a road or railroad
618
Filch
Pilfer or steal something, especially a thing of small value, in a casual way
619
Enucleate
Remove the nucleus from
620
Beret
A round flattish cap of felt or cloth
621
Certitude
Absolute certainty or conviction that something is the case
622
Boorish
Rough and bad-mannered; coarse
623
Diametrical
Used to emphasize how completely different two or more things are
624
Hovel
A small, squalid, unpleasant, or simply constructed building
625
Educe
Bring out or develop (something latent or potential)
Infer something from data
626
Libel
A published false statement that is damaging to a person's reputation; a written defamation
627
Adroit
Clever or skillful in using the hands or mind
628
Latent
(Of a quality or state): existing but not yet developed or manifest; hidden or concealed
629
Congenial
(Of a person): pleasant because of a personality, qualities, or interests that are similar to one's own
(Of a thing): pleasant or agreeable because it's suited to one's taste or inclination
630
Desultory
Lacking a plan, purpose, or enthusiasm
631
Derelict
In a very poor condition as a result of disuse and neglect; a person without a home, job, or property
632
Diffuse
Spread or cause to spread over a wide area or among a large number of people
633
Demure
(Of a woman & her behavior): reserved, modest, and shy
634
Berm
A strip of flat land, raised bank, or terrace bordering a river or canal
A path or grass strip beside a road
635
Febrile
Having or showing the symptoms of a fever; having or showing a great deal of nervous excitement or energy
636
Cajole
Persuade someone to do something by sustained coaxing or flattery
637
Implacable
Unable to be made less angry or hostile
638
Crest
The top of a mountain or hill
639
Dragnet
A net drawn through a river or across ground to trap fish or game
A systematic search for someone or something, especially criminals or criminal activity
640
Baleful
Threatening harm; menacing
641
Apparition
A ghost or ghostlike image of a person
642
Culvert
A tunnel carrying a stream or open drain under a road or railroad
643
Accost
Approach and address someone boldly or aggressively
644
Idyll
An extremely happy, peaceful, or picturesque episode or scene, typically an idealized or unsustainable one
645
Gangrene
Localized death and decomposition of body tissue, resulting from either obstructed circulation or bacterial infection
646
Feint
A deceptive or pretended blow, thrust, or other movement, especially in boxing or fencing
647
Gibber
Speak rapidly and unintelligibly, typically through fear or shock
648
Assiduous
Showing great care and perseverance
649
Indubitable
Impossible to doubt; unquestionable
650
Gully
A water-worn ravine
651
Jetty
A landing stage or small pier at which boats can dock or be moored
652
Dinghy
A small boat for recreation or racing
653
Foible
A minor weakness or eccentricity in someone's character
654
Moor
Make fast (a boast) by attaching it by cable or rope to the shore or to an anchor
655
Denizen
An inhabitant or occupant or a particular place
656
Deign
Do something that one considers beneath one's dignity
657
Incumbent
Necessary for someone as a duty or responsibility
(Of an official or regime): currently holding office
658
Decadent
A person who is luxuriously self-indulgent
659
Du Jour
(Of food in a restaurant): available and being served on this day
Used to describe something that's enjoying great but probably short-lived popularity or publicity
660
Dither
Be indecisive
661
Effectuate
Put into force or operation
662
Contravene
Violate the prohibition or order of a law, treaty, or code of conduct
663
Indemnity
Security or protection against a loss or other financial burden
Security against or exemption from legal responsibility for one's actions
664
Injunction
An authoritative warning or order
665
Inure
Accustom someone to something, especially something unpleasant
Come into operation; take effect
666
Bona fide
Genuine; real
667
Gilded
Covered thinly with gold leaf or gold paint
Wealthy and privileged
668
Apartheid
A policy or system of segregation or discrimination on grounds of race
669
Landlocked
(Especially of a country): almost or entirely surrounded by land; having no coastline or seaport
670
Mercurial
Subject to sudden or unpredictable changes of mood or mind
671
Glint
Give out or reflect small flashes of light
672
Foray
A sudden attack or incursion into enemy territory, especially to obtain something; a raid
673
Bucolic
Relating to the pleasant aspects of the countryside and country life
674
Hankering
A strong desire to having or do something
675
Glitterati
The fashionable set of people engaged in show business or some other glamourous activity
676
Dogma
A principle or set of principles laid down by an authority as incontrovertibly true
677
Epoch
A period of time in history or a person's life, typically one marked by notable events or particular characteristics
The beginning of a distinctive period in the history of someone or something
678
Arduous
Involving or requiring strenuous effort; difficult and tiring
679
Cavern
A cave, or a chamber in a cave, typically a large one
680
Concerted
Jointly arranged, planned, or carried out; coordinated
681
Archipelago
A group of islands
682
Chronology
The arrangement of events or dates in the order of their occurrence
683
Levity
Humor or frivolity, especially the treatment of a serious matter with humor or in a manner lacking due respect
684
Gaudy
Extravagantly bright or showy, typically so as to be tasteless
685
Butte
An isolated hill with steep sides and a flat top
686
Mesa
An isolated flat-top hill with steep sides, found in landscapes with horizontal strata
687
Dignitary
A person considered to be important because of high rank or office
688
Chattel
A personal possession
689
Lilt
The characteristic rising and falling of the voice when speaking; a pleasant gentle accent
690
Bequest
A legacy; the action of bequeathing something
691
Bequeath
Leave a personal estate or one's body to a person or other beneficiary by a will
692
Cogent
(Of an argument or case): clear, logical, and convincing
693
Ignoble
Not honorable in character or purpose; of humble origin or social status
694
Ergonomics
The study of people's efficiency in their working environment
695
Gratis
Without charge; free
696
Kiln
A furnace or oven for burning, baking, or drying
697
Farce
Comedy that entertains through situations that are highly exaggerated and improbable; an absurd event
698
Betide
Happen
699
Ardor
Enthusiasm or passion
700
Beaucoup
Many or much
701
Delimitate
Establish the limits or boundaries of
702
Hegemonic
Ruling or dominant in a political or social context
703
Knave
A dishonest or unscrupulous man
704
Florid
Having a red or flushed complexion; elaborately or excessively intricate or complicated
705
Deride
To express contempt for; ridicule
706
Bounteous
Generously given or giving; bountiful
707
Genteel
Polite, refined, or respectable, often in an affected or ostentatious way
708
Bleating
Speak or complain in a weak, querulous, or foolish way
709
Despoil
Steal or violently remove valuable or attractive possessions from; plunder
710
Deferential
Showing deference; respectful
711
Deference
Humble submission and respect
712
Amorphous
Without a clearly defined shape or form
713
Derrick
A crane with a movable pivoted arm for moving or lifting heavy weights, especially on a ship
714
Didactic
Intended to teach, particularly in having moral instruction as an ulterior motive
715
Forlorn
Pitifully sad and abandoned or lonely
716
Aldermen
An elected member of a municipal council
717
Invective
Insulting, abusive, or highly critical language
718
Braggadocio
Boastful or arrogant behavior
719
Assemblage
A collection or gathering of things or people
720
Bloke
A man; a fellow
721
Akimbo
With hands on the hips and elbows turned outward
722
Maven
An expert or connoisseur
723
Modulate
Exert a modifying or controlling influence on
724
Burnish
Polish something, especially metal, by rubbing
725
Doldrums
A state or period of inactivity, stagnation, or depression
726
Fealty
Formal acknowledgement of loyalty to a lord
727
Apartheid
A policy or system of segregation or discrimination on grounds of race
728
Languid
(Of a person, manner, or gesture): displaying or having a disinclination for physical exertion or effort; slow & relaxed
729
Conjugate
Be combined with or joined to reversibly; coupled, connected, or related
730
Malady
A disease or ailment
731
Bombastic
High-sounding but with little meaning; inflated
732
Bromide
A trite & unoriginal idea or remark, typically intended to soothe or placate
733
Compendium
A collection of concise but detailed info about a particular subject, especially in a book or other publication
734
Fraternal
Of or like a brother or brothers
735
Jingoistic
Characterized by extreme patriotism, especially in the form of aggressive or warlike foreign policy
736
Inertia
A tendency to do nothing or remain unchanged
737
Dowry
Property or money brought by a bride to her husband on their marriage
738
Mete
Dispense or allot justice, a punishment, or harsh treament
739
Enjoin
Instruct or urge someone to do something; prescribe an action or attitude to be performed or adopted
740
Doff
Remove an item of clothing; take off or raise one's hate as a greeting or token of respect
741
Brigand
Member of a gang that ambushes & robs people in forests & mountains
742
Gaunt
(Of a person): lean & haggard, especially because of suffering, hunger, or age
(Of a building or place): grim or desolate in appearance
743
Gruff
Abrupt or taciturn in manner
(Of a voice): rough & low in pitch
744
Foliate
Decorated with leaves or leaflike motifs
745
Arid
Lacking in interest, excitement, or meaning
(Of a land or climate): having little or no rain; too dry or barren to support vegetation
746
Conjecture
An opinion or conclusion formed on the basis of incomplete information
747
Amble
Walk or move at a slow, relaxed pace
748
Dither
Be indecisive
749
Druther
A person's preference in a matter
750
Macabre
Disturbing & horrifying because of involvement with or depiction of death
751
Literati
Well-educated people who are interested in literature
752
Femme fatale
Woman who is very attractive to men & often leads them into trouble/fatal woman
753
Great White Way
Nickname for a section of Broadway in the Midtown section of NYC, specifically the Theatre District between 42nd & 53rd streets
754
Bimbette
An attractive but unintelligent or frivolous young woman
755
Celebutante
A celebrity who is well known in fashionable society
756
Ape
Imitate the behavior or manner (of someone or something), especially in an absurd or unthinking way
757
Dorsal fin
An unpaired fin on the back of a fish or whale
758
Flank
Be on each or one side of
759
Loupe
A small magnifying glass used by jewelers & watchmakers
760
Grandiflora
A variety of a cultivated plant that bears large flowers
761
Gaunt
(Of a person): lean & haggard, especially because of suffering, hunger, or age
(Of a building or place): grim or desolate in appearance
762
Exigent
Pressing, demanding
763
Append
Add (something) as an attachment or supplement
764
Abashed
Embarrassed, disconcerted, or ashamed
765
Crook
The hooked staff of a shepherd; bend something, especially a finger as a signal
766
Levanter
A strong easterly wind in the Mediterranean region
767
Infidel
A person who does not believe in religion or adheres to a religion other than their own
768
Alchemist
A person who practices alchemy
769
Alchemy
The medieval forerunner of chemistry, particularly concerned with attempts to convert base metals into gold or find a universal elixir
770
Capricious
Given to sudden & unaccountable changes of mood or behavior
771
Bugle
A brass instrument like a small trumpet, typically without valves or keys & used for military signals
772
Exultant
Triumphantly happy
773
Mirage
An optical illusion caused by atmospheric conditions
774
Bade
Utter a greeting or farewell to; command or order someone to do something
775
Abrade
Scrape or wear away by friction or erosion
776
Concave
Having an outline or surface that curves inward like the interior of a circle or sphere
777
Binary
Relating to, composed of, or involving two things
778
Foofy
Excessively frilly, typically in a manner calculated to attract attention
779
High-falutin
(especially of speech, writing, or ideas): pompous or pretentious
780
Delimit
Determine the limits or boundaries of
781
Mutineer
A person, especially a soldier or sailor, who rebels or refuses to obey the orders of a person in authority
782
Calamitous
Catastrophic or disastrous
783
Ignoble
Not honorable in character or purpose
784
Ingratiate
Bring oneself into favor with someone by flattering or trying to please them
785
Frivolous
(Of a person): carefree & not serious
Not having any serious purpose or value
786
Carom
A stroke in which the cue ball strikes two balls successively
787
Bungle
Carry out a task clumsily or incompetently
788
Congenial
(Of a person): pleasant because of a personality, qualities, or interests that are similar to one's own
(Of a thing): pleasant or agreeable because suited to one's taste or inclination
789
Dawdle
Waste time; be slow
790
Fracas
A noisy disturbance or quarrel
791
Jaunty
Having or expressing a lively, cheerful, & self-confident manner
792
Coif
A woman's close-fitting cap, now only worn under a veil by nuns
793
Bacchanal
An occasion of drunken & wild revelry
794
Ennui
Feeling of listlessness and dissatisfaction arising from a lack of occupation or excitement
795
Listless
(Of a person or their manner): lacking energy or enthusiasm
796
Flounce
Move in an exaggeratedly impatient or angry manner
797
Farcical
Relating to or resembling farce, especially because of absurd or ridiculous aspects
798
Farce
A comic dramatic work using buffoonery and horseplay and typically including crude characterization and ludicrously improbable situations
799
Beatific
Blissfully happy
800
Capitulate
Cease to resist an opponent or unwelcome demand; surrender
801
Folly
A lack of good sense; foolishness
802
Lewd
Crude and offensive in a sexual way
803
Mutiny
An open rebellion against the proper authorities, especially by soldiers or sailors against their officers
804
Fetid
Smelling extremely unpleasant
805
Busker
Person who performs music or other entertainment in the street or another public place for monetary donations
806
Corpulent
(Of a person): fat
807
Gossamer
Something light, delicate, or insubstantial
808
Malaise
A general feeling of discomfort, illness, or uneasiness whose exact cause is difficult to identify
809
Moat
A deep, wide ditch surrounding a castle, fort, or town, typically filled with water and intended as a defense against attack
810
Lilt
Characteristic rising and falling of a voice when speaking; a pleasant gentle accent
811
Muzak
Background music played in retail stores and other public establishments
812
Coltish
Energetic but awkward in one's movements or behavior
813
Arbitrage
The practice of taking advantage of price discrepancies in different markets to make a profit with little to no risk
814
Murky
Dark and gloomy, especially due to thick mist
Not fully explained or understood, especially with concealed dishonesty or immorality
815
Elegize
Write in a wistfully mournful way about someone or something
816
Dearth
A scarcity or lack of something
817
Bogarted
Selfishly take or keep something, consume something without sharing
818
Diasporia
The dispersion or spread of people from their original homeland
819
Droll
Curious or unusual in a way that provokes dry amusement
820
Confab
An informal private conversation or discusssion
821
Bovine
Relating to or affecting cattle
