GregMat List Part 2 Flashcards
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acclaim
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- praise with great approval 2. enthusiastic approval
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ascertain
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find out or learn with certainty
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assertive
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confident and direct in claiming one’s rights or expressing ideas
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bogus
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fake or fraudulent
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cataclysmic
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causing great disruption or upheaval
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circumscribe
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limit or restrict something narrowly
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complementary
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enhancing or perfecting when combined with something else
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contentious
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causing or likely to provoke disagreement
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disingenuous
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pretending to be sincere or straightforward
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divulge
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disclose or reveal information
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dogmatic
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insisting on one’s ideas without being open to others’
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fallacious
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false or mistaken
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foolhardy
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recklessly daring; careless
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hinder
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obstruct or delay progress
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impair
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weaken or affect negatively
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impugn
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challenge the truth or honesty of something
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incessant
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constant or unending (of something bad or unpleasant)
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inclined
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feeling a tendency or preference towards
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inveterate (adj)
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deep-rooted or long-established
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miserly
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reluctant to spend or share; greedy
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patent
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clear or obvious
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petulant
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irritable or impatient, especially over minor issues
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pithy
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expressing ideas in a concise, meaningful manner
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pliant
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flexible or easily influenced
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sanctimonious
giving the impression that one is morally superior
26
sound
based on reason, sense, or judgment
27
tarnish
compromise, damage, or sully
28
tepid
exhibiting little passion or eagerness; lukewarm
29
upbraid
criticize or scold severely
30
vexation
the state of being irritated or incensed
31
abet
assist or encourage, usually in wrongdoing
32
accessible
clear; capable of being understood
33
acquisitive
eager to acquire and possess things
34
amalgamate
merge or combine two or more things
35
attenuate
weaken or lessen in force or thickness
36
augment
increase or make larger
37
aversion
an intense or definite dislike
38
blithe
showing indifference
39
contempt
the feeling or attitude of regarding someone or something as inferior
40
dawdle
move slowly and without purpose
41
deflect
change the direction or course of something; make someone deviate
42
discount
regard something as being unimportant or incorrect - dismiss
43
dissident
one who disagrees or opposes authority
44
efficacious
producing the desired effect; successful
45
equitable
characterized by fairness and justice
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erratic
unpredictable and inconsistent
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industrious
hard-working and persistent
48
inform
give form or character to something or someone
49
irksome
causing annoyance or irritation
50
manacle
(used figuratively) restrain, limit, or secure something
51
modest
1. unassuming about one's abilities or not boastful 2. limited in quantity or amount
52
noxious
harmful; injurious
53
pernicious
causing harm in a subtle way; deadly
54
predicament
a challenging or awkward situation
55
proficient
good at something; skilled
56
prolix
using an excessive amount of words; long-winded
57
scorn
1. express strong disapproval or contempt for 2. a feeling or display of contempt or disdain
58
subordinate
1. having a lower rank; less important
2. treat as of less value or importance
3. a person who is under or less important than another
59
unseemly
not proper or in good taste
60
veritable
(used to emphasize something) true; genuine
61
acolyte
a person who assists or follows another person or cause
62
anoint
appoint or designate for a particular role or purpose
63
base
lacking principles; morally wrong
64
coercion
the act of persuading or forcing someone to do something using threats or violence
65
coin
invent or devise a new word or phrase
66
cunning
showing skill in achieving one's ends through deceit or evasion
67
discomfit
make someone feel uneasy or embarrassed
68
dissent
1. hold or express an opinion that varies from a prevailing or official position 2. difference of opinion or disagreement
69
distill
extract the most important information from something
70
dubious
1. (of a person's feeling) suspicious of
2. (of a thing or concept) not to be relied upon
71
ebullient
cheerful and joyful
72
facetious
treating serious issues with inappropriate humor
73
fallible
capable of making an error
74
florid
excessively complicated; including too many details
75
gawky
awkward or clumsy
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inveigle
persuade someone to do something using flattery or deception
77
jettison
abandon or discard (something that is no longer needed)
78
mendacity
dishonesty
79
munificent
more generous than is usual or necessary
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naive
showing a lack of experience or judgment
81
noble
having high moral qualities or principles
82
parochial
having a limited perspective; narrow-minded
83
pedestrian
lacking imagination or excitement; ordinary
84
prevaricate
evade or dodge the truth by being evasive
85
prime
1. prepare something for use or action 2. of primary importance; major
86
radical
1. far-reaching; major
2. a person advocating thorough or complete social or political reform
87
recrudescent
breaking out again; reviving
88
temporal
1. relating to time
2. relating to worldly rather than spiritual matters
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transitory
not permanent; temporary
90
viable
capable of working or succeeding; feasible
91
abreast
informed or familiar about a particular topic
92
confound
perplex or puzzle someone
93
digression
an aside that strays from the main subject
94
discrepancy
a difference between two or more things that should be the same
95
duplicitous
deceptive in speech or action
96
expedient
affording short-term benefits, often at the expense of the long-term
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fabricate
invent in order to deceive
98
glum
appearing or feeling sad or despondent
99
harbinger
a person or thing that foreshadows or foretells the coming of someone or something
100
intrinsic
belonging to the essential nature of a thing
101
largesse
the trait of being willing to donate money or resources; generosity
102
libertine
someone loose in morals; a pleasure-seeker
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malfeasance
wrongdoing or misconduct, especially by a public official
104
manifest (also adj)
1. be revealed; show plainly
2. obvious; not obscure or hidden
105
minute
very small
106
modish
in the current fashion or style
107
nascent
in the process of emerging, being born, or starting to develop
108
perennial
lasting or remaining active throughout the year, or all the time
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pious
1. deeply devout; exhibiting religious devotion 2. making a show of one's own virtue
110
providential
happening at a fortunate or opportune time
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prowess
skillfulness and dexterity
112
schism
a split or separation within a group or organization
113
slander
baselessly speak ill of someone or something
114
stalwart
determined; staunch
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supplicate
make a humble request; beg or beseech
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terse
brief and to the point
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tirade
a prolonged, vehement speech or criticism
118
universal
applicable or common to all purposes, conditions, or situations
119
vanquish
defeat completely
120
woeful
1. very sad
2. very bad; awful
121
abject
most unfortunate or miserable
122
amicable
characterized by goodwill and friendliness
123
animosity
strong hostility or resentment
124
aver
assert with confidence
125
barrage
an overwhelming concentration of something, typically hostile words
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cathartic
that which releases emotional tension
127
decipher
decode or determine the meaning of something that is difficult to understand
128
delusion
a belief that is not true or is founded on false premises
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dispense
1. issue, distribute, or give out 2. do without or get rid of
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eloquent
fluently persuasive and articulate
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enthrall
captivate or charm
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eradicate
eliminate or destroy completely
133
fledgling
untried or inexperienced; emergent or rising
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fortitude
mental strength and courage that allows one to face challenges
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fortuitous
happening by chance, especially a lucky chance
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goad
incite or provoke
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imminent
about to happen soon
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incontrovertible
undeniable; impossible to dispute
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itinerant
habitually traveling from place to place
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magnanimous
noble and generous in spirit
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meritorious
deserving of merit or commendation; deserving reward
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mutiny
a rebellion against authority; violent strife
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paradoxical
seemingly contradictory but nonetheless possibly true
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perseverance
persistence in an action or belief despite difficulties or opposition
145
render
make or provide
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repertoire
the collection of skills, methods, or performances that one is ready to use
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resilient
able to recover quickly from difficult situations
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resolute
firmly determined or unwavering
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supple
pliant, flexible, or easy to bend
150
valor
strength of mind in the face of danger; bravery
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arresting
attracting attention or striking
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chastise
criticize harshly
153
cumbersome
large, heavy, slow or complicated
154
economy
frugal or effective use of resources or word
- to make economy (save)
- a false economy
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elementary
basic and fundamental
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embellish
1. make more beautiful or attractive by adding ornamentation 2. making something sound or look better than it is in reality
157
euphoric
intensely happy or excited
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exonerate
clear from accusation or blame
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extrapolate
predict by projecting past experience or data
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falter
weaken or waver, especially in the face of difficulty; hesitate
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fervent
exhibiting enthusiasm and zeal
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foment
incite or cause troublesome acts; encourage
163
gaffe
a foolish and embarrassing error, especially a public one
164
heterodox
deviating from what is acceptable or commonly believed
165
histrionic
overly dramatic or emotional
166
implicit
suggested though not directly expressed
167
inviolate
not violated; free from hurt of any kind
168
liability
something or someone that creates a risk or disadvantage
169
obstinate
stubbornly adhering to an opinion, purpose, or cause
170
painstaking
done with careful attention to detail
171
phlegmatic
calm and unemotional disposition
172
prodigious
impressively large in size or extent
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propensity
an inclination or tendency to behave or think in a certain way
174
qualm
a feeling of apprehension when in doubt of doing the right thing
*no qualms about lying*
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renege
fail to fulfill a promise or obligation
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stint
1. supply an insufficient amount of something
*don’t stint on the champagne*
2. allotted period of work
177
temper
to moderate or neutralize something
*try to temper your energy*
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tentative
uncertain; subject to future change
*tentatively agreed*
179
unprecedented
never before seen, done or experienced
180
vivacious
lively and animated in spirit
181
allusive
making indirect references or hints
182
astute
having the ability to notice and understand things clearly
sharp
183
commence
begin or start
184
convalescent
recovering from illness or treatment
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curb
restrict or control
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decry
publicly criticize or condemn
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duress
compulsion by threat or force
*it was signed under duress*
188
evoke
bring to mind or produce a reaction
189
fawn
display exaggerated affection or flattery, usually to gain favor
190
fret
be constantly or visibly worried or anxious
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glib
fluent but insincere and shallow
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headstrong
determined to have one's own way; stubborn
193
intermittent
occurring at irregular intervals; not continuous
194
ire
anger or wrath
195
languid
1. casual and relaxed; slow
2. weak from disease or weariness
196
lull
1. make someone feel sleepy
2. a brief pause or delay in activity - *a lull in the conversation*
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mettlesome
spirited and brave
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mollify
calm or reduce the anger or anxiety of someone
199
neutralize
counteract or cancel the effect of something
200
nonplussed
unsure about what to say or do; confused
201
precipitous
1. extremely steep
2. (of an action) done quickly and without care
202
pretentious
attempting to impress by affecting greater importance than is actually possessed
203
profound
(of a person or idea) having deep insight or knowledge
204
propagate
spread or promote widely
205
recourse
a source of help or strategies used in a difficult situation
206
refute
prove to be wrong or false
207
regress
prove to be wrong or false
208
repercussion
an unintended consequence of an event or action
209
replenish
fill something up again
210
vigilant
keeping careful watch for dangers or difficulties
211
assail
attack physically or verbally
212
benevolent
showing kindness or goodwill
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berate
scold or criticize harshly
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buoyant
lighthearted and lively; having a cheerful attitude
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buttress
support or reinforce
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condone
forgive, excuse, or overlook
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contravene
go against or violate a rule, law, or convention
218
denounce
criticize or speak out against
219
despotic
of a ruler with absolute power; tyrannical
220
deviate
go off course from; stray from some norm
221
disinterested
unbiased
222
escalate
increase or intensify
223
exorcize
drive out (such as an evil spirit or some other thing) from a person, place, or thing
224
finicky
fussy or hard to please
225
foil
prevent (something) from being accomplished
226
intertwined
twisted or linked closely together
227
inundate
flood or overwhelm
228
ironclad
unbreakable or extremely strong
229
jeopardize
put in danger; threaten
230
mercurial
having a volatile character; fickle
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oblivious
not aware of or not noticing something
232
perpetrate
commit something (often a crime); carry out
233
plaintive
expressing sorrow or melancholy
vs plaintiff (that is the one accusing of wrongdoing)
234
poignant
emotionally moving
235
quiescent
being at rest; inactive or quiet
236
reiterate
say or do again, multiple times
237
subside
become lower; decrease; become less intense
238
subsume
include or contain something else
239
surmount
overcome something, typically a challenge
240
tangential
only superficially relevant
241
adept
well skilled; completely versed
242
adverse
unfavorable or opposed to one's interests or desire
243
appropriate
1. take something forcefully, usually without the owner's agreement 2. suitable or fit for a situation
244
archetype
a typical example of something
245
articulate
able to express ideas or feelings fluently and clearly
246
auspicious
favorable and indicative of good luck
247
bereft
lacking or mourning something or someone
*bereft of time*
248
captious
fault-finding (especially petty ones)
249
conclusive
without doubt
250
conspire
secretly work together for something bad
251
delineate
describe or depict precisely; outline
252
disentangle
free from entanglement or confusion; make clear
253
exhort
strongly persuade, encourage, or urge
254
frailty
quality or state of being weak; weakness
255
grievance
an issue or problem
256
harangue
a long angry rant
257
ploy
a strategy or tactic used to gain an advantage
258
poise
a state of balance, equilibrium or stability
259
pomposity
the quality of being pompous; self-importance
260
proxy
a substitute (usually for a person) that is compatible
261
relent
1. abandon a harsh intention or attitude by giving in 2. reduce in intensity
262
rhetoric
persuasive speech or writing
263
rigor
thoroughness and strictness
264
sparse
not dense and meager; having widely spaced intervals
265
steadfast
fixed or unchanging; steady
266
suspect
viewed with suspicion
267
tedious
boring and slow, without variety
268
vitality
strength and energy
269
whimsical
1. playful or silly 2. unpredictable
270
yield
1. produce or generate a result, product, or amount 2. give up or surrender
271
apprehension
fearful anticipation or worry
272
ardent
full of passion and enthusiasm
273
axiomatic
evident without proof or argument; self-evident
274
cease
to stop happening or continuing
275
conducive
helping to bring about or promote a particular outcome
276
corporeal
associated with the physical body, not the spirit or soul
277
doctrinaire
rigidly sticking to theoretical ideas, rather than being practical
278
eclectic
derived from a diverse range of sources or styles
279
equanimity
evenness of mind, especially under stress
280
exorbitant
going far beyond what is fair, reasonable, or expected
281
fickle
quick to change one’s opinion or allegiance
282
figurative
symbolic rather than literal
283
flustered
agitated or confused
284
gullible
easily deceived or tricked
285
idiosyncratic
peculiar to an individual or group; unique
286
incidental
secondary or non-essential part of something
287
ingrained
deeply rooted or established
288
insolent
boldly disrespectful or rude
289
lampoon
satirize or poke fun at
290
lavish
1. extravagant, luxurious, or abundant 2. give out extremely generously
291
lugubrious
appearing sad or gloomy
292
macabre
having a quality of horror or grimness
293
morose
sullen and gloomy
294
officious
overbearingly assertive, especially in offering unwanted advice or help
295
ramification
a consequence or resulting action of a previous event
296
serene
calm, quiet, and peaceful
297
supplant
replace or take the place of
298
tacit
implied without being directly expressed
299
transcend
pass beyond the limits of something
300
treatise
a written work that provides a systematic and detailed examination of a subject
301
antagonize
act in opposition to or provoke hostility from
302
barren
incapable of producing offspring or fruit; unproductive
303
bombastic
high-sounding but with little meaning; overfilled
*bombastic rethoric*
304
cajole
persuade through flattery or gentle urging
305
chary
being wary or cautiously reluctant
306
curmudgeon
an ill-tempered person full of stubborn opinions
307
dirge
a mournful song, especially for a funeral or mourning
308
estimable
deserving of respect or admiration
309
euphemism
a mild or polite term used to substitute a harsh or offensive one
310
excoriate
criticize strongly; condemn
311
exigent
requiring immediate action or aid; urgent
312
haughty
exhibiting arrogant and condescending pride
313
heady
intoxicating or stupefying
314
imperturbable
not easily annoyed, upset, or excited; calm
315
implacable
not able to be appeased
316
lambaste
scold, reprimand, or criticize harshly
317
miscreant
one who has behaved badly, or illegally
318
peccadillo
a small flaw or sin
319
philistine
a person who is ignorant or uneducated
320
relegate
consign to a place or position of insignificance, lower rank, or inferiority
321
repugnant
offensive or repulsive; arousing disgust or aversion
322
sentimental
characterized by feelings or nostalgia
323
squander
spend profusely or recklessly
324
swindle
obtain money by fraudulent or deceitful methods
325
tangible
capable of being touched; real or actual
326
turpitude
wickedness or moral corruption
327
unalloyed
pure; without any adulterations
328
undercut
undermine; weaken
329
wheedle
attempt to persuade by flattery
330
xenophobic
showing a fear or hatred of strangers or foreigners
331
abeyance
suspension; temporary suppression
332
abstract
1. present in thought or concept but lacking physical existence 2. removing something or considering something separate
333
affront
an open or intentional offense, slight, or insult
334
agitate
make someone disturbed or excited
335
august
noble and respected; awe-inspiring
336
burnish
improve or enhance
337
coy
being bashful, shy, or retiring
338
deprecate
belittle or express disapproval of
339
disdain
the state of being despised; shame
340
disperse
scatter in different directions
341
distend
extend or expand, as from internal pressure; swell
342
endemic
regularly found and restricted to a particular area or population
343
enmity
the quality of being an enemy; hostility
344
gauche
awkward or lacking in social graces
345
hysterical
wildly emotional or exaggerated in reaction
346
impudent
not showing due respect; bold-faced, impertinent
347
inchoate
recently started but not fully formed yet
348
penchant
taste, liking, or inclination
349
quandary
a dilemma; a difficult decision or situation
350
quarantine
place into isolation to prevent the spread of any contagious disease
351
quash
void or suppress
352
quibble
complain or argue in a trivial or petty manner
353
ravage
devastate, destroy, or lay waste to something
354
recant
withdraw or repudiate a statement or opinion formerly expressed, especially formally and publicly
355
redoubtable
eliciting respect or fear; notably formidable
356
retiring
introverted and shy; liking privacy
357
shrill
high-pitched and piercing in sound quality
358
sophistry
plausible yet fallacious argumentations or reasoning
359
substantiate
verify something by supplying evidence
360
wily
sly, cunning, full of tricks
361
abscond
leave hurriedly and secretly, typically to avoid capture
362
apogee
the peak or highest point of something
363
aspersion
a critical or damaging remark or criticism
364
bawdy
humorously dealing with sexual subjects; risqué in a comedic way
365
chagrin
a feeling of frustration, annoyance, or anger
366
collude
secretly cooperate for deceitful or fraudulent purposes
367
commiserate
express sympathy or sorrow with someone who has experienced misfortune
368
conflagration
a large, destructive fire
369
contretemps
a small disagreement or mishap
370
conviction
a strong belief or principle held with confidence
371
croon
sing softly, typically in a sentimental manner
372
depose
forcibly remove someone from office or power
373
detente
a period of improved relations between countries, especially when tensions have been high
374
dowdy
lacking style or elegance; out of fashion
375
echelon
a level or tier within a system or organization
376
ennui
a feeling of boredom and dissatisfaction due to a lack of excitement or interest
377
expatiate
talk or write in great detail about a topic
378
fraught
filled with tension, stress, or negative emotions
379
fulcrum
the main factor or element that plays a pivotal role in a situation
380
imbroglio
a complex and confusing situation, often of a messy or controversial nature
381
jocund
merry and in high spirits; exhibiting happiness
382
languish
become weak or feeble, often from neglect or lack of attention
383
nadir
the absolute lowest point or worst moment
384
nimble
quick and agile in movement or thinking
385
ominous
indicating that something unfavorable is likely to happen
386
outlandish
strange, unusual, or bizarre in appearance or style
387
propitious
favorable; advantageous
388
prurient
displaying or prompting an undue interest in sexual matters
389
sadistic
taking pleasure in causing pain or suffering to others
390
zenith
the point at which something attains its maximum strength or power
391
aberrant
deviating from what is normal or expected
392
abide
tolerate, follow, or accept
393
bravado
a display of boldness or confidence, often feigned
394
callow
young and inexperienced; immature
395
capitulate
surrender or give up resistance
396
cogitate
think deeply; ponder or reflect
397
deportment
behavior or manners
398
extemporize
improvise, especially in speech or performance
399
factious
causing division or disagreement
400
fallow
1. (of farmland) not cultivated; barren 2. (of a period of time) inactive
401
feint
a deceptive movement or action
402
flagrant
noticeably offensive; blatant
403
gratuitous
unwarranted; without justification
404
grovel
show submission or fear; beg for favor
405
indecorous
not in good taste; inappropriate or unseemly
406
intrigue
1. a secret scheme or plot 2. provoke interest in
407
nominal
1. in name only
2. insubstantial; insignificant
408
obdurate
stubborn; unyielding
409
obstreperous
noisy, unruly, or hard to control
410
odious
highly offensive; repugnant
411
plucky
showing courage or determination
412
precocious
showing advanced skills or development earlier than usual
413
remuneration
payment or compensation for services or work
414
slovenly
1. untidy, especially in personal appearance 2. without care; neglectful
415
soliloquy
a speech in a drama where a character talks to themselves, expressing inner thoughts
416
spurn
reject or refuse disdainfully
417
stolid
not easily moved or emotional
418
temerity
reckless boldness or audacity
419
tenuous
thin or weak
420
verve
energy, enthusiasm, or vigor
421
abrogate
formally cancel or do away with
422
aghast
shocked or horrified; struck with amazement
423
apprise
inform, notify, or advise
424
beguile
charm or deceive in a captivating way
425
boon
a good thing; a blessing or a benefit
426
callous
emotionally unfeeling or insensitive
427
coddle
pamper or treat with excessive care
428
crescendo
the loudest or highest point of something
429
extenuating
lessening the seriousness by providing excuses
430
frenetic
fast-paced or wildly energetic
431
fringe
unconventional, extreme, or marginal
432
hapless
unlucky or unfortunate
433
immaculate
spotlessly clean or free from errors
434
obfuscate
obscure or confuse
435
ossify
harden or become unchanging
436
pastiche
a work that either imitates the style of multiple other works or combines elements from various works
437
perspicacious
keenly perceptive or understanding
438
ponderous
heavy or slow-moving, often due to weight; extremely dull
439
recluse
a person who lives in self-imposed isolation
440
retaliate
take revenge or counteract
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rhapsody
an ecstatic expression of feeling or enthusiasm
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serendipitous
occurring by chance in a fortunate way
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shirk
avoid or neglect a responsibility or duty
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sinecure
a job requiring minimal effort but offering a salary
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sinuous
winding or having many smooth turns
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sordid
involving ignoble actions and motives
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stanch
stop or reduce the flow of
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surfeit
an excessive amount of something
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ulterior
concealed, typically with a hidden motive
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voluble
speaking a lot, with great ease, often about unimportant matters
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abstruse
difficult to comprehend or understand
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auxiliary
supplementary or additional, often in support
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caricature
exaggerate features for comedic or satirical effect
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depravity
the state or condition of being depraved or morally corrupted
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dilettante
a person with an amateur interest in the arts or a particular field
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effrontery
insolent or bold behavior
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encroach
intrude or trespass, especially on another's territory or rights
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endow
enrich or furnish with some faculty or quality
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entreat
ask earnestly or anxiously; beg
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gregarious
sociable and enjoying the company of others
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indictment
an official formal accusation for a criminal offense
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indignant
feeling or expressing strong displeasure at something unjust or offensive
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ineluctable
inescapable or inevitable
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inquisitive
curious or eager to acquire knowledge
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latitude
scope to do something; relative freedom from restrictions
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levity
humor or lightness, especially when inappropriate
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malevolent
showing ill will or wishing harm to others
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mediate
intervene between parties to bring about a resolution
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occlude
block or stop up; cover
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pacify
bring peace to or calm someone down
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paragon
a model of excellence or perfection
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patronize
1. treat with an apparent kindness that is condescending 2. be a regular customer of a store or other establishment
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penurious
extremely poor or stingy
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piquant
stimulating to the senses; engaging; charming
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rampant
unrestrained or unchecked, usually in a negative manner
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remote
not likely to happen
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reprobate
a person who is immoral or who lacks principles
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turbid
1. (of water) muddy or opaque due to suspended particles 2. unclear; confused; obscure
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turgid
1. swollen or bloated
2. overly complex and difficult to understand
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vacuous
lacking intelligence or thought
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gaffe
mistake
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transgressor
violator of rules
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wag (noun)
joker - person who makes jokes or is witty and mischievous
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sartorial
something related to clothing or style, eg) sartorial choices
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wry
1. Expressing dry, mocking, or ironic humor
2. distorted, bend out of shape
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chide
scold or reprimand someone mildly
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savage
fierce, violent, cruel, brutal,
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tether
rope, chain - noun: the limit of one's strength, edurance or patience - verb: to tie or secure or connect
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interred
placed in a grave or tomb
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exitirpate
eradicate, destroy, wipe out - take out of its root lit
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hallow
regarded as holy, sacret
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myriad
a countless or extremely great number of people or things
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reviled
criticize in an abusive or angrily insulting mannera
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adventitious
happening as a result of an external factor or chance rather than design or inherent nature.
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voracious
devouring a great quantity of food - deVORare
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vicissitudes
changes that happen at different times during the life or development of someone or something, especially those that result in conditions being worse
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bifurcation
division into two parts
