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objective (2381 cards)
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protégé
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a person who is guided and supported by an older and more experienced or influential person
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unsubstantiated
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not supported by evidence
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petulant
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childishly sulky or bad-tempered
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diffuse
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spread over a wide area or among a large number of people
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envision
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imagine as a future possibility; visualize
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tawny
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of an orange-brown or yellowish-brown color
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behoove
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it is a duty for someone to do something
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overhaul
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a thorough examination of a system with changes made if necessary
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breach
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make a gap in and break through
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abrasion
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an area damaged by scraping or wearing away
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annal
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chronological record
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bandit
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a robber or outlaw belonging to a gang and typically operating in an isolated or lawless area
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introspection
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the examination of one’s own mental and emotional processes
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trinket
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a small item of little value
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suppress
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forcibly put an end to
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whirlwind
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used to describe a very energetic or tumultuous person or process
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garish
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obtrusively bright and showy; lurid
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impermanent
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not permanent
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misguided
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showing faulty judgment
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expropriate
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take away property from its owner
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evergreen
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retaining freshness and interest
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tumultuous
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excited, confused, disorderly
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confidant
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a person with whom one shares a private matter
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conversant
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familiar with or knowledgeable about something
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suboptimal
of less than the highest standard
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fruition
the point at which a plan or project is realized
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uptick
a small increase
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disfavor
treat someone or something with disapproval
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touchstone
a standard by which something is judged
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faineant
lazy, idle
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formative
serving to form something, especially having a profound and lasting influence on a person’s development
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tacit
understood or implied without being stated
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magnify
make something appear larger than it is
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jaded
tired, bored, or lacking enthusiasm, especially after having had too much of something
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geriatric
relating to old people, especially in regard to their healthcare
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pushback
a negative or unfavorable reaction
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modernity
the quality of being modern
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suggestible
easily swayed
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rationalize
attempt to explain or justify with logical, plausible reasons, even if they’re not true
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stipulate
demand or specify a requirement, typically as part of a bargain or agreement
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equipoise
balances of forces or interests
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good-natured
kind, friendly, and patient
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supernumerary
present in excess of the normal or requisite number
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emasculate
deprive a man of his male role or identity
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quandary
a state of perplexity or uncertainty over what to do in a difficult situation
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dispositive
relating to the settlement of an issue
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muse
a person or personified force who is the source of inspiration for a creative artist
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draconian
(of laws or their application) excessively harsh and severe
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epistolary
relating to the writing of letters
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orator
a public speaker, especially one who is eloquent or skilled
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splinter
separate into smaller units, typically as a result of disagreement
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commensurate
corresponding in size or degree
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evince
reveal the presence of (a quality or feeling)
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inapt
not suitable in the circumstances
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mulish
stubborn
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urbane
courteous and refined in manner
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quash
put an end to; suppress
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charade
an absurd pretense intended to create a pleasant appearance
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willful
intentional; deliberate
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furtive
attempting to avoid notice or attention, typically because of guilt or a belief that discovery would lead to trouble; secretive
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reparation
the making of amends for a wrong one has done
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elegy
a poem of serious reflection
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minutiae
the small, precise, trivial details of something
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brunt
the worst part or chief impact of a specified thing; the principal force, shock, or stress
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actionable
giving sufficient reason to take legal action
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probe
physically explore or examine something
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lavish
sumptuously rich, elaborate, or luxurious; bestow something in generous quantities on
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increasingly
to an increasing extent
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decedent
a person who has died
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entourage
a group of people surrounding an important person
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pablum
bland intellectual fare
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reprisal
an act of retaliation
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astringent
slightly acidic or bitter
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crucible
a situation of severe trial, or in which different elements interact, leading to the creation of something new
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shirk
avoid or neglect a duty
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irascible
tendency to be easily angered
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dislodge
knock or force out of position; remove from a position of power
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elapse
to slip or pass by
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optics
the way in which something is seen by the public
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efface
make oneself appear insignificant or inconspicuous
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distasteful
offensive
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forcible
done by force
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unsanctioned
lacking effective or authoritative approval or consent
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paradox
a logically self-contradictory statement
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indelible
not able to be forgotten
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stalwart
loyal, reliable, and hardworking; a loyal, reliable, and hardworking supporter or participant in an organization or team
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pinnacle
the most successful point
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unconscionable
not right or reasonable
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relinquish
voluntarily cease to keep or claim; withdraw or retreat from
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wordsmith
a person who has skill with using words
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teeter
be unable to decide between different courses; waver
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cognizable
perceptible; clearly identifiable
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inequitable
unfair; unjust
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slosh
move irregularly with a splashing sound
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dismay
distress, typically that caused by something unexpected
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zilch
nothing
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ineffectual
not producing any or the desired effect
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dalliance
a casual romantic or sexual relationship
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trajectory
the path followed by a projectile flying or an object moving under the action of given forces
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retroactively
with effect from a date in the past
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siege
a military operation in which enemy forces surround a town or building, cutting off essential supplies, with the aim of compelling the surrender of those inside
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unseemly
not proper or appropriate
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coup
a sudden, violent, and illegal seizure of power from government
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incorrigible
(of a person) not able to be corrected
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laconic
using very few words
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deranged
insane
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avid
characterized by enthusiasm and vigorous pursuit
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amnesty
a general pardon for offenses
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predispose
make someone inclined to a specific attitude, action, or condition
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facilitate
to make something easier
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litany
repetitive series (e.g., he has a litany of grievances against his former employer)
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enfeeble
make weak or feeble
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anemic
suffering from anemia
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labyrinth
maze
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truculent
easily annoyed and always ready to argue
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disclaim
refuse to acknowledge
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toothless
lacking effectiveness
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adaptable
able to adjust to new conditions
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recompense
compensate
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calibrate
adjust to take external factors into account or to allow comparison with other data
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disavow
deny any responsibility or support for
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hiatus
a pause or gap in a sequence, series, or process
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reel
lose one's balance and stagger violently
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mastery
comprehensive knowledge in a subject or accomplishment
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soured
having become bitter
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dizzying
causing someone to feel unsteady, confused, or amazed
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per se
by itself; intrinsically
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gainfully
in a way that serves to increase wealth or resources
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stochastic
randomly determined
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acrimonious
(of speech or a debate) angry and bitter
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repository
a place where things are stored
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inflect
vary the pitch of the voice; change the form of a word to express a particular grammatical function
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relic
an object surviving from an earlier time, especially one of historical or sentimental interest
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crude
in a natural or raw state; not yet processed or refined; offensively coarse (rude) or explicit
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prosperity
the condition of being successful or thriving
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squalid
extremely dirty and unpleasant, especially as a result of poverty or neglect
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scathing
severely critical
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prolific
present in large numbers or quantities
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trailblazing
innovative, pioneering
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hivemind
an entity consisting of a large number of people who share their knowledge or opinions with one another, regarded as producing either uncritical conformity or collective intelligence
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tacit
understood or implied without being stated
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cavort
apply oneself enthusiastically to sexual or disreputable pursuits
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exaltation
a state of extreme happiness
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unwittingly
unintentionally
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ornate
made in an intricate shape or decorated with complex patterns
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poise
graceful and elegant bearing in a person
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concur
to agree
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feral
in a wild state, especially after escape from captivity
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meander
wander aimlessly
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utopian
idealistic
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captive
imprisoned or confined
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viability
ability to work successfully
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intrepid
brave
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defeatist
a person who expects or is excessively ready to accept failure
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calculated
done with full awareness of the likely consequences
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insatiable
impossible to satisfy
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invocation
the action of invoking something or someone for assistance
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bashful
reluctant to draw attention to oneself; shy
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beget
give rise to
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empower
give someone the authority or power to do something; make someone stronger and more confident, especially in controlling their life
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pawn
a person used by others for their own purposes
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vaunt
boast about or praise something, especially excessively
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spineless
lacking resolution; weak and purposeless
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diminution
a reduction in the size, extent, or importance of something
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fastidious
very attentive to and concerned about accuracy and detail
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optical
relating to sight
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bungle
carry out a task clumsily or incompetently
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coax
gently and persistently persuade someone to do something
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foment
instigate or stir up
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pious
devoutly religious
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accost
approach someone boldly or aggressively
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mind-numbing
so intense as to prevent normal thought
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skirmish
an episode of unpremeditated fighting
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fortuitous
happening by accident rather than design
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self-revelation
disclosure of one’s character or motives, especially inadvertently
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spurt
gush out in a sudden and forceful stream
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interrelate
relate to one another
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tarnish
lose or cause to lose luster
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solace
comfort in a time of distress
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beleaguered
in a very difficult situation
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drab
lacking brightness or interest
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infidelity
the action of being unfaithful to a spouse or other sexual partner
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pleonasm
the use of more words than are necessary to convey meaning, either as a fault of style or for emphasis (e.g., “see with one’s eyes”)
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shafted
cheat or trick someone, or treat someone unfairly
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banish
send someone away from a country or place as an official punishment
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compelling
evoking interest, attention, or admiration; not able to be refuted
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exhortative
serving to exhort
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patronizing
apparently kind or helpful but betraying a feeling of superiority
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abode
a place of residence
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resounding
unmistakable
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controvert
deny the truth of something
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unmitigated
absolute
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fine-tune
make small adjustments to something to achieve the best performance
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atrocity
an extremely cruel attack, typically one involving physical violence or injury
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gloat
contemplate or dwell on one’s own success or another’s misfortune with smugness
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crestfallen
disappointed, sad
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makeshift
serving as a temporary substitute
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miscreant
a person who behaves badly or in a way that breaks the law
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acrid
having an unpleasant taste or smell
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benefactor
a person who gives money or other help to a person or cause
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harbor
shelter or hide (a criminal or wanted person); keep (a thought or feeling, typically a negative one) in one’s mind, especially secretly
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simulacrum
a representation of someone or something
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flaunt
display ostentatiously
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nativism
the policy of protecting the interests of native-born or established inhabitants against those of immigrants
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conspicuous
obvious to the eye or mind
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forge
create (a relationship)
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motley
incongruously varied in appearance or character
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indignant
showing anger or annoyance at what is perceived as unfair treatment
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unsuspecting
not aware of the presence of danger
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subsist
maintain or support oneself, especially at a minimal level
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risqué
slightly indecent and liable to shock, especially by being sexually suggestive
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veiled
expressed in an indirect way
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dissension
disagreement
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teem
be full of or swarming with
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transient
lasting only for a short time
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fora
plural of forum
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discordant
disagreeing
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gimmick
a trick intended to attract attention, publicity, or business
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stalwart
loyal, reliable, hardworking
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granular
highly detailed
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botch
carry out a task poorly or carelessly
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arrears
money that is owed and should have been paid earlier
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interlocutor
a person who takes part in a dialogue
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unavailing
achieving little or nothing
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pedantic
like a pedant
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lobotomize
to perform a lobotomy on
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prelude
an action or event serving as an introduction to something more important
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insurmountable
too great to be overcome
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emodiversity
a balance of different emotions
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existential
relating to existence
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pithy
concise and forcefully expressive
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steadfast
resolutely firm
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conciliate
placate, pacify
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nakedly
blatantly; without concealing anything
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profess
claim that one has a quality or feeling, especially when this is not the case
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flatulent
gassy
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judicious
done with good judgment
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breadth
wide range or extent
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upend
set something upside down
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extract
remove
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fair-minded
impartial in judgment
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bristle
be covered with or abundant in
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imperious
assuming power or authority without justification
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adulation
excessive admiration or praise
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erudite
having or showing great knowledge or learning
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slated
planned or scheduled
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desensitized
having been made less sensitive
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contrition
feeling remorseful and penitent
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stray
move away aimlessly from a group
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caliber
the quality of someone’s character or the level of their ability
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visceral
relating to deep inward feelings rather than to the intellect; relating to the internal organs of the body
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ingest
absorb (information)
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dazzled
amazed or overwhelmed with a particular impressive quality
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disenchantment
a feeling of disappointment about someone or something you previously respected or admired
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busk
perform music or other entertainment in the street or another public place for monetary donations
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vigilante
a member of a self-appointed group of citizens who undertake law enforcement in their community without legal authority, typically because the legal agencies are thought to be inadequate
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penitentiary
a prison for people convicted of serious crimes
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disparage
regard as being of little worth
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evade
avoid giving a direct answer to a question
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extrapolate
extend the application of to an unknown situation by assuming that existing trends will continue
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flex
put a skill to use
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happenstance
coincidence
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misconstrue
interpret wrongly
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vilify
speak or write about in an abusively disparaging manner
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caveat
a warning or proviso of specific stipulations, conditions, or limitations
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codicil
an addition or supplement that explains, modifies, or revokes a will or part of one
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impetus
the force that makes something happen
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zonked
exhausted; under the influence of drugs or alcohol
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nonstarter
a person, plan, or idea that has no chance of succeeding
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ungainly
(of a person or movement) awkward; clumsy
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shortsighted
lacking imagination or foresight
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inexorable
impossible to stop
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disarm
allay hostility/suspicion
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grandstand
act or speak in a way intended to attract attention and to influence the opinion of people who are watching
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weaponize
adapt for use as a weapon
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side-eye
a sidelong glance expressing disapproval
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revocation
official cancellation of a decision or promise
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post hoc
done after the event, especially with reference to the fallacious assumption that the occurrence in question has a logical relationship with the event it follows
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earmark
designate funds for a particular purpose
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sizable
fairly large
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topple
cause to become unsteady and fall
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incredulity
the state of being unwilling or unable to believe something
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torrid
very hot and dry
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instrumental
serving as a means of pursuing an aim
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oblique
not stated directly
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truncate
shorten the duration or extent of
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transfix
cause someone to become motionless with horror, wonder, or astonishment
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limelight
the focus of public attention
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brisk
active, fast, and energetic
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diffident
modest or shy because of a lack of self-confidence
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precarious
not securely held or in position; dangerously likely to fall or collapse
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inconsequential
not important or significant
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inadvertently
unintentionally
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categorical
unambiguously explicit and direct
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subjective
based on personal opinions and feelings rather than facts
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dismantle
take to pieces
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shrewd
showing sharp powers of judgment
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ridicule
subject someone to contemptuous and dismissive language or behavior
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sham
something that’s not what it’s purported to be
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extirpate
root out and destroy completely
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materialize
become actual fact; happen
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bustling
full of activity
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fragility
the quality of being easily broken, delicate, vulnerable
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restitution
the restoration of something lost or stolen to its proper owner
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premeditated
planned beforehand
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gushing
effusive
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resourcefulness
the ability to find quick and clever ways to overcome difficulties
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moratorium
a temporary prohibition of an activity. In a legal context, temporary suspension of a law to allow a legal challenge to be carried out
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florid
excessively intricate
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prospect
the possibility or likelihood of some future event occurring
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perturbed
feeling anxiety or concern
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ravishing
delightful; entrancing
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idealize
regard as perfect or better than in reality
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vandalize
destroy/damage public/private property
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erratic
not even or regular in pattern of movement; unpredicted
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acquaint
make someone familiar with
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gaunt
lean and haggard, especially because of suffering, hunger, or age
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overlook
fail to notice something
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obliquely
indirectly
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mishap
an unlucky accident
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semblance
the outward appearance or apparent form of something, esp. when the reality is different
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sunder
split apart
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unhurried
moving, acting, or taking place without haste or urgency
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commensurate
corresponding in size or degree; in proportion to
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co-opt
adopt an idea or policy for one’s own use
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embroil
involve someone deeply in an argument
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bypass
go past
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far-reaching
having important and widely applicable effects or implications
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impinge
have an effect on, especially a negative one
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fallacious
based on a mistaken belief
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efficacy
the ability to produce a desired or intended result
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obviate
remove a need or difficulty
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render
cause to be or become
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subliminal
below the threshold of sensation or consciousness; affecting someone’s mind without their being aware of it
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jovial
cheerful and friendly
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imitative
following a model or example
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duly
in accordance with what is required or appropriate; as might be expected or predicted
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clandestine
kept secret, especially because illicit
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evasive
tending to avoid commitment or self-revelation, especially by responding only indirectly
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pliable
easily bent; easily influenced
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unswerving
steady, constant
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betray
unintentionally reveal; be evidence of
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weary
cause to become tired
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wheelhouse
one’s area of expertise
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quintessential
representing the most perfect or typical example of a quality or class
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inebriated
intoxicated
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immaculate
perfectly neat and clean
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gratuitous
uncalled for, lacking good reason
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harangue
a lengthy, aggressive speech
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alas
an expression of grief, pity, or concern
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stagger
walk or move unsteadily, as if about to fall
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bombast
high-sounding language with little meaning, used to impress people
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constable
a peace officer with limited policing authority, typically in a small town
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finagle
obtain something by devious or dishonest means
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galvanize
shock or excite into taking action
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mendacious
lying
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remiss
lacking care or attention to duty; negligent
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marginal
small or not very important
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recede
move further away from a previous position
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typify
be a representative example of
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rehash
put old ideas or material into a new form without significant change or improvement
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frenetic
fast and energetic in a wild and uncontrolled way
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scant
barely sufficient or adequate
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derive
obtain something from
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zenith
the time at which something is most powerful or successful
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mediocre
of only moderate quality
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squabble
a noisy quarrel over something trivial
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terse
abrupt
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enclave
a place or group that is different in character from those surrounding it
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decisively
in a manner that settles an issue convincingly or produces a definite result
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supposition
an uncertain belief
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dub
give an unofficial name or nickname to
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tic
an idiosyncratic and habitual feature of a person’s behavior
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hypochondriac
a person who is abnormally anxious about their health
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canonical
conforming to a general rule
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impute
represent (something, especially something undesirable) as being done, caused, or possessed by someone; attribute
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blackmail
demand money or another benefit from someone in return for not revealing compromising or damaging information about them
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sweeping
wide in range or effect
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duress
the act of using force, false imprisonment, coercion, threats, or psychological pressure to compel someone to act contrary to their wishes or interests
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kindred
one’s family and relations
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negligible
so small or unimportant as to be not worth considering; insignificant
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grit
courage and resolve; strength of character
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quarrel
a heated argument or disagreement
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tender
to present for acceptance
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conscientious
wishing to do what is right, esp. to do one’s work well and thoroughly
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bucolic
relating to the pleasant aspects of the countryside and country life
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stipulation
a condition or requirement that is specified as part of an agreement
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humility
humbleness
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subsidiary
less important than but related or supplementary to something
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titled
(of a person) having a title indicating high social or official rank
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insignia
a badge or distinguishing mark of military rank, office, or membership of an organization; an official emblem
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hedge
limit or qualify by conditions or exceptions
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cognition
Cognition – the mental action or process
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insistent
insisting or demanding something; regular and repeated, and demanding attention
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incantation
a series of words said as a magic spell
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imbue
permeate with (a feeling or quality)
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trounce
defeat heavily in a contest
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hybrid
mixture
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import
the meaning or significance of something, especially when not directly stated
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wane
decrease in vigor, power, or extent
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improvident
not showing foresight; thoughtless
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effuse
talk in an unrestrained, excited manner
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mum
keeping quiet
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apex
the highest part of something, especially one forming a point
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handsomely
substantially
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memento
an object kept as a reminder of a person or event
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resultant
occurring as a result of something
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senseless
lacking common sense
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depraved
morally corrupt; wicked
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antecedent
a thing or event that existed before or logically precedes another
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polymath
a person of wide-ranging knowledge
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defy
openly resist; challenge someone to do or prove something
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bevy
a large group of people/things
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doggedly
in a manner that shows tenacity and grim persistence
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nifty
particularly skillful or effective; stylish
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prudent
acting with or showing care and thought for the future
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cataclysmic
used to emphasize the extent of something bad or unwelcome
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palatial
relating to a palace
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scant
barely sufficient
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ward
a separate room in a hospital, typically one allocated to a particular type of patient
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reclaim
retrieve or recover something previously lost, given, or paid
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zealot
a person who is fanatical and uncompromising in pursuit of their religious, political, or other ideals
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slipshod
characterized by a lack of care, thought, or organization
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unhinged
mentally unbalanced
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lampoon
publicly criticize by using ridicule, irony, or sarcasm
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squelch
a soft sucking sound made when pressure is applied to liquid or mud
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ipse dixit
a dogmatic and unproven statement
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albatross
a psychological burden that feels like a curse
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enigma
a person or thing that is mysterious, puzzling, or difficult to understand
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imposing
grand and impressive in appearance
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rash
displaying a lack of careful consideration of the possible consequences of an action
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carnage
the killing of a large number of people
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dapple
mark with spots
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woefully
in a manner expressing sorrow or misery
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unflappable
showing calmness in a crisis
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repose
a state of rest, sleep, or tranquility
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convoluted
extremely complex and difficult to follow
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instigate
bring about or initiate
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mendacity
untruthfulness
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conundrum
a confusing and difficult problem or question
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inconsolable
not able to be comforted or alleviated
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trivialize
make something seem less important, significant, or complex than it actually is
443
unveil
show or announce publicly for the first time
444
caustic
sarcastic in a scathing and bitter way
445
mirage
something that appears real or possible but is not in fact so. An optical illusion caused by atmospheric conditions, especially the appearance of a sheet of water in a desert or on a hot road caused by the refraction of light from the sky by heated air
446
impertinent
not showing proper respect, rude; irrelevant
447
swift
happening promptly
448
inordinate
unusually or disproportionately large; excessive
449
au fait
having good knowledge of
450
ostensibly
apparently or purportedly, but perhaps not actually
451
deliberative
intended for consideration or discussion
452
necessitate
make necessary
453
wide-ranging
covering an extensive range
454
dispassionate
not influenced by strong emotion
455
sputter
make a series of soft, explosive sounds, typically when being heated or as a symptom of a fault
456
stim
to engage in repetitive physical movements or articulated noises, often in reaction to a mental or emotional state: especially common in young children and those with developmental disabilities such as autism spectrum disorder
457
prequel
a story or movie containing events that precede those of an existing work
458
stupendous
extremely impressive
459
hubris
excessive pride or self-confidence
460
steel
mentally prepare oneself to do or face something difficult
461
indivisible
unable to be divided or separated
462
descend
move or fall downward
463
legion
great in number
464
debased
reduced in quality/value
465
tawdry
showy but cheap and of poor quality
466
congruent
in agreement or harmony
467
pique
stimulate interest
468
splay
thrust or spread out
469
dystopian
denoting an imagined state or society where there is great suffering or injustice
470
precipitate
cause to happen suddenly, unexpectedly, or prematurely
471
duty-bound
morally or legally obliged to do something
472
power grab
to obtain control over something in an opportunistic way
473
succinct
briefly and clearly expressed
474
amble
walk or move at a slow, relaxed pace
475
slate
criticize severely
476
amalgamation
the action of combining or uniting
477
ordain
make someone a priest or minister
478
err
be mistaken or incorrect
479
resurface
come back up to the surface
480
reverberate
be repeated several times as an echo
481
debrief
a series of questions about a completed mission
482
nullity
an act or thing that is legally void; a thing of no importance or worth
483
gala
a social occasion with special entertainment or performances
484
cynical
believing that people are motivated by self-interest
485
inextricable
impossible to escape from
486
strained
showing signs of tiredness
487
morose
sullen and ill-tempered
488
primordial
existing at the beginning of time; basic and fundamental
489
onslaught
a fierce or destructive attack; a large quantity of people or things that is difficult to deal with
490
palpable
so intense as to seem almost tangible
491
ruse
a trick
492
denizen
an inhabitant or frequenter of a particular place
493
chicanery
the use of tricks to deceive someone
494
tactic
a strategy carefully planned to achieve a specific end
495
empathic
showing an ability to understand and share the feelings of another
496
preordained
decided beforehand
497
magisterial
having or showing great authority
498
tuneful
having a pleasant tune
499
polemicist
a person who engages in controversial debate
500
scoundrel
a dishonest person
501
scapegoat
a person who is blamed for wrongdoings
502
conflate
combine into one
503
mounting
increasing, often in a manner that causes anxiety
504
pundit
an expert in a particular field who is frequently called on to give opinions about it to the public
505
duplicitous
deceitful
506
beacon
a fire or light set up in a high or prominent position as a warning, signal, or celebration
507
ho-hum
used to express boredom
508
ascribe
attribute something to (a cause)
509
hyperbole
exaggerated statements not meant to be taken literally
510
diffuse
spread out over a large area
511
budding
beginning and showing signs of promise in a particular career or field
512
transgress
go beyond the bounds of
513
picayune
petty; worthless
514
fulsome
flattering to an excessive degree; generous or abundant
515
rigor
extremely thorough, exhaustive, or accurate
516
malaise
a general feeling of discomfort, illness, or uneasiness
517
gleam
shine brightly
518
eclectic
deriving ideas, style, or taste from a broad and diverse range of sources
519
gawk
stare openly and stupidly
520
stew
a state of great anxiety
521
cadaverous
resembling a corpse in being very pale, thin, or bony
522
spirited
full of energy, enthusiasm, and determination
523
creditable
deserving public acknowledgment and praise but not necessarily outstanding or successful
524
turbulent
characterized by conflict, disorder, confusion; not controlled or calm
525
portend
be a sign or warning that something momentous is likely to happen
526
mangle
severely disfigure or damage
527
compulsory
required by law or a rule; obligatory
528
trace
find or discover by investigation
529
fantastical
based on or existing only in fantasy
530
institutionalize
keep someone in a residential institution
531
rift
a crack, split, or break in something
532
integrate
combine one thing with another
533
meddle
interfere unwantedly
534
dynamism
characterized by vigorous activity and progress
535
practitioner
a person actively engaged in an art, discipline, or profession, especially medicine
536
vandal
a person who deliberately destroys public or private property
537
predicate
found or base something on
538
facile
appearing neat and comprehensive only by ignoring the true complexities of an issue
539
beholden
owing thanks or having a duty to someone in return for help or a service
540
handily
in a skillful manner; easily
541
directive
an official instruction
542
inundate
overwhelm someone with things; flood
543
voluble
talking fluently, readily, or incessantly
544
unabashed
not embarrassed or ashamed
545
envelop
surround completely
546
myopic
lacking imagination, foresight, or intellectual insight
547
sustenance
food and drink regarded as a source of strength; the maintaining of someone or something in life or existence
548
sojourn
a temporary stay
549
economical
careful not to waste money or resources
550
proponent
a person who advocates a theory, proposal, or project
551
unspoiled
(of a place) not marred by development
552
notwithstanding
in spite of
553
inherently
in a permanent, essential or characteristic way
554
salutation
a gesture or utterance made as a greeting or acknowledgment of another’s arrival or departure
555
summon
urgently call on someone to be present
556
innuendo
an allusive or oblique remark or hint, typically a suggestive one
557
pretext
a reason given in justification of a course of action that is not the real reason
558
emaciated
abnormally thin or weak, especially because of illness or starvation
559
showcase
display
560
twilight
a period of obscurity, ambiguity, or gradual decline
561
yearn
have an intense feeling of longing for something
562
devalue
reduce or underestimate the importance of
563
induction
the process of giving rise to something
564
cater
provide what someone wants or needs
565
conjure
call upon (a spirit or ghost) to appear, by means of a magic ritual
566
widow
a woman who has lost her spouse by death and has not remarried
567
brusque
abrupt or offhand in speech or manner
568
endeavor
an attempt to achieve a goal
569
focused
attentive
570
prestigious
having high status; inspiring respect
571
mirth
amusement, especially as expressed in laughter
572
gingerly
in a careful and cautious manner
573
extant
still existing
574
proprietary
relating to an owner or ownership
575
bon vivant
a person who enjoys a sociable and luxurious lifestyle
576
unnerve
make someone lose courage or confidence
577
suborn
bribe or induce someone to commit an unlawful act such as perjury
578
befuddling
confusing or perplexing
579
recant
say that one no longer holds an opinion or belief
580
trepidation
a feeling of fear about something that may happen
581
gnaw
bite at or nibble something persistently; cause persistent and wearing distress
582
iconic
widely recognized
583
fusion
the process or result of joining two or more things together to form a single entity
584
incipient
in an initial stage
585
hone
refine or perfect something over a period of time
586
renowned
known or talked about by many people; famous
587
provocateur
agitator
588
pry
inquire too closely into a person’s private affairs
589
presumptive
presumed in the absence of further information
590
indulge
become involved in (an activity, typically one that is disapproved of); allow oneself to enjoy the pleasure of
591
tangential
diverging from a previous course or line; erratic
592
unequivocal
leaving no doubt
593
vis a vis
with regard to
594
charismatic
exercising a compelling charm that inspires devotion in others
595
intractable
hard to control or deal with
596
impulsive
tending to do things suddenly and without careful thought
597
opinionated
conceitedly assertive and dogmatic in one’s opinions
598
benighted
in a state of pitiful or contemptible intellectual or moral ignorance, typically owing to a lack of opportunity
599
bromide
a trite and unoriginal idea or remark, typically intended to placate
600
parodic
having the nature of parody
601
akin
of similar character
602
foreclose
prevent a course of action
603
compunction
a feeling of guilt
604
incandescent
passionate
605
profusely
to a great degree
606
flurry
a small swirling mass of something
607
humility
humbleness
608
undermine
lessen the effectiveness, power, or ability of, especially gradually
609
apathetic
showing no interest, enthusiasm, or concern
610
proverbial
well known, especially so as to be stereotypical
611
pure-minded
having a mind that is free from moral taint or defilement
612
dutifully
in a conscientious or obedient manner
613
perpetuate
make something continue indefinitely
614
double down
strengthen one’s commitment to a particular strategy or course of action, typically one that is potentially risky
615
transgression
an act that goes against a law, rule, or code of conduct; an offense
616
underpinning
a set of ideas, motives, or devices that justify or form the basis for something
617
impede
hinder
618
dither
be indecisive
619
affluence
wealth
620
estranged
no longer close or affectionate to someone
621
recalcitrant
having an uncooperative attitude toward authority or discipline
622
reservations
implies reluctance
623
cull
obtain from a variety of sources
624
non sequitur
a conclusion or statement that does not logically follow from the previous argument or statement
625
vigil
a period of keeping awake during the time usually spent asleep
626
gander
to look or glance
627
defile
sully, mar, or spoil
628
ultraviolent
characterized by extreme acts of violence
629
juncture
a place where things join; a particular point in time
630
dignified
having a composed manner that is worthy of respect
631
shepherd
guide or direct in a particular direction
632
hamstring
severely restrict the efficiency of
633
illicit
forbidden by laws, rules, or custom
634
prideful
having an excessively high opinion of oneself
635
gripe
complain about something in a persistent, irritating way
636
volition
the power of using one’s will
637
centerpiece
an item, issue, etc. intended to be a focus of attention
638
plummet
drop straight down at a high speed
639
ironclad
so secure as to be unbreakable
640
incendiary
designed to cause fires
641
scruple
a feeling of doubt or hesitation with regard to the morality of a course of action
642
abstain
restrain oneself from doing or enjoying something
643
diminutive
extremely small
644
brute
a savagely violent person
645
assemble
gather together in one place for a common purpose
646
intemperate
showing a lack of self-control
647
eternal
existing forever
648
ludicrous
ridiculous
649
indelicate
having a lack of sensitive understanding or tact
650
grievous
very severe
651
triumphant
having won a battle; victorious
652
interface
a point where two systems, subjects, organizations, etc. meet and interact
653
serendipitous
occurring or discovered by chance in a happy or beneficial way
654
truce
an agreement between enemies to stop fighting for a certain time
655
stupor
a state of near-unconsciousness
656
gravity
seriousness
657
behemoth
something enormous, especially a big and powerful organization
658
parting
done when leaving someone
659
indeterminate
not exactly known, established, or defined
660
lecherous
showing excessive sexual desire
661
shellshock
a state of severe shock
662
perilous
full of danger or risk
663
desecrate
to treat a sacred place or thing with violent disrespect
664
indoctrinate
teach a person or group to accept a set of beliefs uncritically
665
summarily
in a summary manner; without the customary formalities
666
tortious
constituting a tort; wrongful
667
well-versed
very knowledgeable
668
loiter
stand or wait around without apparent purpose
669
capsize
overturn in the water
670
niche
a suitable position in life or employment; a specialized segment of the market for a particular kind of product or service
671
vestige
a trace of something that is disappearing or no longer exists
672
air
an impression of a quality given by someone; express an opinion publicly
673
gush
speak with effusiveness or exaggerated enthusiasm
674
intimate
imply or hint at
675
lucid
expressed clearly; bright
676
stringency
strictness
677
artifice
clever or cunning devices or expedients, especially as used to trick or deceive others
678
foreboding
a feeling that something bad will happen; implying that something bad will happen
679
entrancing
capable of attracting and holding interest
680
consternation
feelings of anxiety or dismay, typically at something unexpected
681
edgy
tense, nervous, irritable; at the forefront of a trend
682
salvo
a sudden, vigorous, or aggressive act or series of acts
683
vile
extremely unpleasant
684
ambivalent
having mixed feelings
685
exodus
a mass departure of people, especially emigrants
686
immaterial
unimportant under the circumstances
687
unbidden
without having been commanded or invited
688
conviction
a firmly held belief
689
bereft
lacking something; sad and lonely, especially through someone’s death or departure
690
impressionable
easily influenced because of a lack of critical ability
691
blanket
total and inclusive; covering all cases or instances
692
phonetic
relating to speech sounds
693
well-nigh
almost
694
695
raucous
loud noise
696
propulsive
having the quality of pushing forward
697
insensibility
unconsciousness
698
indolent
lazy
699
woe
great sorrow, distress
700
indemnify
compensate someone for harm or loss
701
repetitious
another term for repetitive
702
expiate
atone for guilt or sin
703
onus
one's duty
704
incurious
not eager to know something; lacking curiosity
705
commendation
praise
706
explicable
able to be accounted for or understood
707
contort
twist or bend out of normal shape
708
ineptitude
lack of skill or ability
709
spur
give an incentive or encouragement to (someone)
710
dosage
the size or frequency of a dose of a medicine or drug
711
expend
spend or use up (a resource such as money, time, or energy)
712
drawback
disadvantage
713
patois
the dialect of the common people of a region, differing in various respects from the standard language of the rest of the country
714
sensationalize
(especially of a newspaper) present information about something in a way that provokes public interest and excitement at the expense of accuracy
715
counterbalance
an influence that offsets an opposing force
716
intuitive
based on what one feels to be true even without conscious reasoning
717
suggestive
tending to suggest an idea
718
credence
belief in or acceptance of something as true
719
looming
(of an event regarded as threatening) about to happen
720
rousing
exciting
721
entrenched
firmly established and difficult to change
722
recur
occur again
723
avant-garde
new and unusual or experimental ideas, especially in the arts
724
primitive
relating to an early stage in the evolutionary development of something
725
incontrovertible
not able to be disputed
726
Monday morning quarterback
a person who passes judgment on and criticizes something after the event
727
expedient
convenient and practical although possibly improper
728
galore
in abundance
729
kosher
genuine and legitimate
730
opaque
not able to be seen through
731
concentric
denoting circles or other shapes that share the same center
732
disquieting
inducing feelings of worry
733
cacophony
a harsh discordant mixture of sounds
734
pendent
undecided; pending
735
vogue
the prevailing fashion or style at a particular time
736
rudimentary
involving basic principles
737
interplay
the way in which two or more things have an effect on each other
738
nix
put an end to
739
unabated
without any reduction in intensity or strength
740
inter
place a corpse in a grave or tomb
741
churlish
rude in a mean-spirited and surly way
742
bohemian
a socially unconventional person, especially one who is involved in the arts
743
multi-hyphenate
a person with several professions/skills
744
smattering
a small amount of something
745
insulate
protect something by interposing material that prevents the loss of heat or the intrusion of sound
746
stringent
strict, precise, exacting
747
precocious
having developed certain abilities at an earlier age than usual
748
upside
a positive aspect of something
749
seaworthy
in good enough condition to sail on the sea
750
subserve
help to further or promote
751
intercept
obstruct someone or something so as to prevent them from continuing to a destination
752
faction
a small organized dissenting group within a larger one, especially in politics
753
memoir
a historical account or biography written from personal knowledge or special sources
754
scour
to search a place carefully
755
syndicate
a group of individuals or organizations combined to promote common interest
756
audit
an official inspection of an individual’s or organization’s accounts, typically by an independent body
757
conclusive
serving to prove a case
758
maroon
leave someone trapped and isolated in an inaccessible place, especially an island
759
self-sufficient
needing no outside help in satisfying one’s basic needs; emotionally and intellectually independent
760
debase
degrade
761
confluence
an act or process of merging
762
revelation
a surprising and previously unknown fact
763
devolution
the transfer or delegation of power to a lower level, especially by central government to local or regional administration
764
resonate
evoke a feeling of shared emotion or belief with someone
765
expiate
atone for guilt or sin
766
sprightly
(especially of an old person) lively; full of energy
767
mystify
utterly bewilder or perplex
768
tactical
constituting actions carefully planned to gain a specific military end
769
expediency
the quality of being convenient and practical despite possibly being improper or immoral
770
sensical
making sense, rational
771
snug
tight or close-fitting
772
incumbent
the holder of an office; necessary for someone as a responsibility
773
appropriation
the action of taking something for one’s own use typically without the owner’s permission
774
abrogate
repeal or do away with; evade a responsibility
775
frenzy
a state of uncontrolled excitement or wild behavior
776
brazen
bold and without shame
777
prowess
expertise in a particular activity or field
778
constellation
a cluster of related things
779
overstep
exceed
780
onerous
involving an amount of effort that is oppressively burdensome
781
skid
slide, typically sideways, on slippery ground or as a result of stopping or turning too quickly
782
sanguine
optimistic or positive, especially in an apparently bad or difficult situation
783
writhe
make squirming movements
784
equitable
fair and impartial
785
trope
a figurative or metaphorical use of a word or expression
786
contrivance
the use of skill to bring something about or create something
787
underscore
to stress; emphasize
788
activism
the policy or action of using vigorous campaigning to bring about political or social change
789
attributable
regarded as being caused by
790
inviolability
the quality of being safe from assault, trespass, or violation
791
amid
in the middle of
792
grounded
well-balanced and sensible
793
tut-tut
expressing disapproval or annoyance
794
jubilant
feeling great happiness and triumph
795
heresy
belief contrary to orthodox religious (esp. Christian) doctrine
796
hearken
listen
797
wield
have and be able to use power and influence
798
fickle-minded
likely to change frequently without good reason
799
replete
well-supplied with something
800
predicate
base something on
801
insuperable
impossible to overcome
802
assuage
make an unpleasant feeling less intense
803
domineering
asserting one’s will over another in an arrogant way
804
gritty
showing courage and resolve
805
intransigent
unwilling to change one’s views
806
combative
eager to fight
807
ilk
a type of people or things similar to those already referred to
808
concede
admit that something is true or valid after first denying or resisting it
809
softball (adjective)
easy
810
meager
lacking in quantity or quality
811
sulky
morose, bad-tempered, resentful
812
menacing
threatening
813
sagacious
quick and wise in understanding and judgment
814
ensue
occur as a result
815
reify
make (something abstract) more concrete or real
816
repurpose
adapt for use in a different purpose
817
recumbent
lying down
818
sanctuary
a place of refuge or safety
819
hasten
be quick to do something
820
spastic
relating to muscle spasms
821
disreputable
not considered to be respectable in character or appearance
822
scattershot
denoting something that is broad but random and haphazard in its range
823
addlepated
confused; mixed up
824
sedate
calm, dignified, unhurried
825
phenomenon
a fact or situation that is observed to exist or happen, especially one whose cause or explanation is in question
826
fruitful
productive
827
deep-six
destroy or dispose of something irretrievably
828
hapless
unfortunate
829
languish
grow weak or feeble
830
soft-pedal
refrain from emphasizing the more unpleasant aspects of something
831
afflict
cause pain or suffering to
832
cadence
inflection of the voice
833
masquerade
a false show or pretense
834
sequestered
isolated and hidden away
835
radiant
shining brightly
836
accomplice
a person who knowingly gives assistance to another in the commission of a crime
837
dislocation
disturbance from a proper or usual place or state
838
aspirate
inhale
839
heuristic
enabling someone to discover or learn something for themselves
840
reconvene
convene again
841
theologian
someone who studied the nature of God and religion
842
deserving
worthy of being treated in a particular way
843
conjecture
an opinion or conclusion formed on the basis of incomplete information
844
implicit
implied, not plainly expressed
845
preface
introduce or begin something with
846
bearish
pessimistic
847
fundamentally
in central or primary respects
848
repatriate
send someone back to their own country
849
prissy
excessively respectable
850
concurrently
simultaneously
851
severed
having been cut or sliced off
852
odious
deserving hatred
853
seasonable
usual for or appropriate to a particular season of the year
854
occult
supernatural, mystical, or magical beliefs
855
attune
make aware
856
procure
obtain something with care and effort
857
vexatious
causing annoyance
858
cavalcade
a formal procession of people walking, on horseback, or riding in vehicles
859
disreputable
not considered to be respectable in character or appearance
860
rejuvenate
give new energy or vigor to; revitalize
861
derail
cause to leave its tracks accidentally
862
nudge
prod someone in order to draw their attention to something
863
forlorn
sad and abandoned
864
disposition
the way in which something is arranged, especially in relation to other things; a person’s inherent qualities of mind and character
865
heady
having a strong or exhilarating effect
866
refine
remove impurities or unwanted elements from; improve by making small changes
867
promulgate
promote or make widely known
868
veer
change direction suddenly
869
redress
remedy an unfair situation
870
discernible
able to be discerned
871
formality
something done simply to comply with requirements of etiquette
872
entrust
assign responsibility for doing something to someone
873
unprompted
said, done, or acting without being encouraged
874
feeble
lacking physical strength, especially as a result of age or illness
875
seminal
strongly influencing later developments
876
unwieldy
difficult to carry or move because of its size, shape, or weight
877
salivate
display great relish at the sight or prospect of something
878
inoculate
to introduce a microorganism into; vaccinate
879
evangelical
according to the teaching of Christianity
880
proverb
a short saying in general use, stating a general truth or piece of advice
881
frolic
play or move about cheerfully
882
sabbatical
a period of paid leave granted to a university professor for study or travel, traditionally one year for every seven years worked
883
assail
violently attack
884
incursion
an invasion or attack
885
marquee
a canopy projecting over the entrance to a theater, hotel, or other building
886
retribution
punishment inflicted on someone as vengeance for a wrong act
887
peremptory
insisting on immediate attention or obedience
888
immeasurable
too large or extreme to measure
889
lurid
very vivid in color, especially so as to create an unpleasantly harsh or unnatural effect; presented in vividly shocking or sensational terms, especially giving explicit details of crimes of sexual matters
890
foresee
predict
891
disillusion
disappointment resulting from the discovery that something is not as good as one believed it to be
892
pogrom
an organized massacre of a particular ethnic group
893
disseminate
spread something, especially information, widely
894
dearth
scarcity
895
disinformation
false or misleading information that is spread deliberately to deceive
896
voluptuous
characterized by luxury or sensual pleasure
897
catastrophize
to imagine the worst possible outcome of an action
898
armchair
lacking direct experience
899
exempt
free from an obligation
900
uphold
confirm or support; maintain
901
dwindle
diminish gradually in size, amount, or strength
902
invasive
intruding on a person’s thoughts or privacy
903
vanilla
ordinary, standard
904
unassuming
not pretentious or arrogant; modest
905
revisit
visit again
906
linchpin
a person/thing vital to an organization
907
bestow
present (an honor, right, or gift)
908
vengeance
punishment inflicted for an injury
909
antipathy
a deep-seated feeling of dislike
910
tidbit
a small and particularly interesting item of gossip or information
911
boast
talk with excessive pride about one’s achievements, possessions, or abilities
912
earnest
showing sincere conviction
913
declamatory
vehement or impassioned in expression
914
contiguous
next or together in sequence; sharing a common border, touching
915
mania
an excessive enthusiasm; obsession
916
cursory
hasty and therefore not thorough or detailed
917
pummel
criticize; strike repeatedly
918
inescapably
in a way that cannot be avoided or ignored
919
tedium
the state of being tedious
920
contrive
create or bring about by deliberate use of skill and artifice
921
unbridled
uncontrolled
922
murderous
dangerously violent
923
indigent
poor; needy
924
punctilious
showing great attention to detail or correct behavior
925
rebuff
reject someone or something in an abrupt or ungracious manner
926
immolate
kill or destroy, esp. by fire
927
foreground
make something the most prominent or important feature
928
summate
to add together
929
self-abasing
belittling oneself
930
maverick
unorthodox
931
degenerate
an immoral or corrupt person
932
counteract
act against something to reduce its force or neutralize it
933
exuberant
characterized by a lively energy and excitement
934
leverage
use something to maximum advantage
935
vengeful
seeking to harm someone in return for a perceived injury
936
mar
impair the appearance of
937
illuminating
helping to clarify or explain something
938
malleable
easily influenced, pliable
939
avert
turn away one’s eyes or thoughts; prevent
940
ration
a fixed amount of a commodity officially allowed to each person during a time of shortage, as in wartime
941
misfeasance
a transgression, especially the wrongful exercise of lawful authority
942
shifty
appearing deceitful or evasive
943
resolve (noun)
resoluteness; firm determination to do something
944
decadent
reflecting a state of moral or cultural decline
945
belittle
make someone or something seem unimportant
946
genesis
the origin of something
947
emphatic
expressing something forcibly and clearly
948
proliferate
increase rapidly in number
949
archetype
a very typical example of a person or thing
950
capricious
given to sudden and unaccountable changes of mood or behavior
951
partition
divide into parts
952
elitist
considered superior by others or by themselves, an in intellect, talent, power, wealth, or position in society
953
unscrupulous
having or showing no moral principles
954
wince
give a slight involuntary grimace out of or in anticipation of pain or distress
955
wasteland
a bleak, unattractive, and unused or neglected urban or industrial area
956
androgynous
partly male and female in appearance
957
tactful
showing an ability to do or say things without offending other people
958
shameless
showing a lack of shame
959
synergy
the interaction or cooperation of two or more organizations, substances, or other agents to produce a combined effect greater than the sum of their separate effects
960
savage
fierce, violent, uncontrolled
961
purgatory
having the quality of cleansing or purifying
962
convalesce
recover one’s health and strength over a period of time after an illness or operation
963
floored
to surprise someone so much that they don’t know what to say or do
964
parabole
a formal simile used in poetry
965
pompous
irritatingly grand, solemn, or self-important
966
employ
make use of
967
tasteless
lacking in aesthetic judgment
968
foremost
most prominent in rank, importance, or position
969
palindrome
a word, phrase, or sequence that reads the same backwards as forward (e.g., madam)
970
naivety
lack of experience, wisdom, or judgment; innocence or unsophistication
971
priggish
self-righteously superior
972
arbitrary
based on random choice or person whim, rather than any reason
973
haven
a place of safety or refuge
974
pliable
flexible; easily influenced
975
thankless
(of a job) difficult or unpleasant
976
vacillate
alternate between different options
977
preclude
prevent from happening
978
ply
to keep giving someone something, especially food or drink
979
luxuriate
enjoy oneself in a luxurious way; take self-indulgent delight
980
rupture
break or burst suddenly
981
mount
organize and initiate
982
forensic
relating to the application of scientific methods and techniques to the investigation of crime
983
forgiving
willing to forgive
984
nuisance
a person, thing, or circumstance causing inconvenience or annoyance
985
vendetta
a blood feud in which the family of a murdered person seeks vengeance on the murderer or the murderer’s family
986
derogation
an exemption from a rule/law
987
about-face
a complete change of opinion or behavior
988
besmirch
damage the reputation of
989
eudaemonic
conducive to happiness
990
sparing
economical
991
feckless
lacking initiative or strength of character; irresponsible
992
remuneration
payment or compensation received for services or employment
993
salient
most noticeable or important
994
marvel
be filled with wonder or astonishment; a wonderful or astonishing person or thing
995
temperament
a person’s nature, especially as it permanently affects their behavior
996
barrage
bombard someone with something
997
orchestrate
arrange the elements of a situation to produce a desired effect, especially surreptitiously
998
poised
having a composed and self-assured manner
999
genial
friendly and cheerful
1000
resourceful
having the ability to find quick and clever ways to overcome difficulties
1001
militate
be a powerful or conclusive factor in preventing
1002
ravaged
severely damaged
1003
metastasize
(of a cancer) spread to other sites in the body
1004
protracted
lasting for a long time or longer than expected
1005
persecute
subject someone to hostility and ill-treatment
1006
propel
spur into a particular situation
1007
indignity
circumstances that cause one to feel shame
1008
misanthrope
a person who dislikes humankind
1009
omnipotent
having unlimited power
1010
shoddy
badly made or done
1011
deafening
so loud as to make it impossible to hear anything else
1012
incisive
intelligently analytical and clear-thinking
1013
plethora
a large amount of something
1014
downplay
make something appear less important than it really is
1015
adjourn
break off (a meeting, legal case, or game) with the intention of resuming it later
1016
resuscitate
revive someone from apparent death
1017
adroit
clever or skillful
1018
idyllic
extremely happy, peaceful, or picturesque
1019
armistice
an agreement made by opposing sides in a war to stop fighting for a certain time
1020
frailty
weakness in character or morals
1021
ideation
the formation of ideas
1022
coalition
a group of people or organizations working together to achieve something
1023
doubly
to twice the normal extent; especially
1024
ideally
preferably
1025
stasis
a period of inactivity or equilibrium
1026
unctuous
excessively flattering
1027
impetuous
characterized by sudden/rash action/emotion
1028
compulsion
the state of being forced to do something; an irresistible urge to behave in a certain way, especially against one’s conscious wishes
1029
catatonia
abnormality of movement and behavior arising from a disturbed mental state
1030
abashed
feeling uneasy and self-conscious
1031
implore
beg someone earnestly to do something
1032
untenable
not able to be defended against attack or objection
1033
mull
think about (a fact, proposal, or request) deeply and at length
1034
sloven
a person who is habitually messy/careless
1035
indulgent
having a tendency to be overly generous to or lenient with someone
1036
raunchy
vulgar and often sexually explicit
1037
magnate
a wealthy and influential person, especially in business
1038
demonstrably
clearly apparent
1039
grisly
causing horror or disgust
1040
luster
a glow of reflected light
1041
regurgitate
repeat information without analyzing or comprehending it
1042
slothful
lazy
1043
dialectical
relating to the logical discussion of ideas and opinions
1044
intersect
divide something by passing or lying across it
1045
bravado
a bold manner intended to impress
1046
crass
lacking sensitivity or intelligence
1047
fraternize
form a friendship with someone, especially when one is not supposed to
1048
censure
express severe disapproval of, especially in a formal statement
1049
deface
spoil the appearance of
1050
cascade
pour downward rapidly and in large quantities
1051
zealous
passionate
1052
buttress
reinforce; strenghten
1053
affinity
a natural liking or sympathy for someone or something
1054
conviviality
friendliness
1055
ubiquitous
present everywhere
1056
dismal
dreary
1057
retort
say something in response to a remark or accusation, typically in a sharp, angry, or incisive manner
1058
consummate
showing a high degree of skill and flair
1059
trifle
a thing of little value or importance
1060
animated
lively
1061
implicate
show someone to be involved in a crime; imply
1062
self-serving
having concerns for one’s own welfare and interests before those of others
1063
reckoning
a view, opinion, or judgment
1064
sap
gradually weaken or destroy
1065
shortcoming
a fault or failure to meet a certain standard
1066
deft
demonstrating skill and cleverness
1067
eclipse
obscure the light from or to
1068
absquatulate
leave abruptly
1069
effectuate
put into force
1070
self-deprecating
modest about or critical of oneself, especially humorously so
1071
normalize
return to a normal or standard condition
1072
gleeful
exuberantly or triumphantly joyful
1073
pyrrhic
(of a victory) won at too great a cost to have been worthwhile for the victor
1074
buoy
keep someone or something afloat
1075
solarium
a room with extensive areas of glass to admit sunlight
1076
phalanx
a body of troops or police officers standing or moving in close formation
1077
mushroom
to become enlarged
1078
spurn
to reject with disdain or contempt
1079
seemingly
so as to give the impression of having a certain quality
1080
hankering
a strong desire to have or do something
1081
atone
to make amends
1082
countenance
a person’s face or facial expression; support
1083
renunciation
the formal rejection of something, typically a belief, claim, or course of action
1084
belatedly
later than should have been the case
1085
genuflect
show deference/servility
1086
eminent
famous and respected within a particular sphere or profession
1087
broach
raise a sensitive or difficult subject for discussion
1088
consult
seek advice from
1089
indelicate
having a lack of sensitive understanding or tact
1090
echo
be reminiscent of or have shared characteristics with
1091
commune
a group of people living together and sharing possessions and responsibilities
1092
decadence
moral or cultural decline as characterized by excessive indulgence in pleasure or luxury
1093
haughty
arrogantly superior and disdainful
1094
glib
fluent and voluble but insincere and shallow
1095
ephemeral
lasting for a very short time
1096
crisp
briskly decisive and matter-of-fact, without hesitation or unnecessary detail
1097
malice
desire to cause pain or distress to another
1098
corollary
a proposition that follows from one already provided
1099
impale
to pierce or transfix with a sharp object
1100
ascent
a climb to the summit of a mountain
1101
connotation
an idea that a word invokes in addition to its literal meaning
1102
supplant
supersede and replace
1103
markedly
significantly
1104
speculative
based on conjecture rather than knowledge
1105
amplify
cause to become more marked or intense
1106
forthwith
immediately; without delay
1107
incendiary
designed to cause fires
1108
discursive
digressing from subject to subject
1109
dogmatic
inclined to lay down principles as incontrovertibly true
1110
serial
taking place in a series; repeatedly committing the same offense
1111
self-righteous
characterized by a certainty, especially an unfounded one, that one is totally correct or morally superior
1112
upturn
an improvement or upward trend, especially in economic conditions or someone’s fortunes
1113
injurious
likely to cause damage
1114
notoriety
the state of being well known for some bad quality or deed
1115
culminate
reach a point of highest development
1116
nonsensical
making no sense
1117
coarse
rude, crude, or vulgar
1118
unreflecting
not engaging in reflection or thought
1119
impanel
enroll someone onto a jury
1120
wallow
indulge in an unrestrained way
1121
venerate
regard with great respect
1122
posthumously
after the death of the originator
1123
inattentive
not paying attention
1124
unremarkable
ordinary; unlikely to be noticed
1125
martyr
a person who is killed because of their religious or other beliefs
1126
recuse
to disqualify oneself as a judge in a particular case
1127
renege
go back on a promise or undertaking
1128
astute
showing an ability to accurately assess situations or people and turn it to one’s own advantage
1129
peruse
read something, typically in a thorough way
1130
decree
an official order issued by a legal authority
1131
recuse
challenge as unqualified to perform legal duties because of a potential conflict of interest or lack of impartiality
1132
reconcile
restore friendly relations between; cause to coexist in harmony
1133
dissonance
a clash resulting from the combination of two dis harmonious or unsuitable elements
1134
oversight
an unintentional failure to notice or do something
1135
abyss
a profound difference between people; a deep bottomless chasm
1136
pockmark
a pitted scar or mark on the skin left by a pustule or pimple
1137
batter
censure, criticize, or defeat severely
1138
cower
crouch down in fear
1139
overt
done or shown openly
1140
corpulent
fat
1141
apparatus
the technical equipment or machinery needed for a particular activity or purpose
1142
imagery
visually descriptive or figurative language, esp. in literally work
1143
temperate
showing self-restraint
1144
forthright
direct and outspoken
1145
nicety
a fine detail or distinction, especially one regarded as intricate and fussy; a minor aspect of polite social behavior
1146
inanity
a nonsensical remark or action
1147
contention
heated disagreement; an assertion
1148
affectedly
in a way that is artificial, pretentious, and designed to impress
1149
veracious
speaking or representing the truth
1150
dutybound
obligated
1151
pester
annoy someone with frequent requests or interruptions
1152
perennial
lasting for a long time
1153
derision
ridicule; mockery
1154
practicable
able to be put into practice successfully
1155
contemptuous
showing contempt
1156
buoyant
cheerful and optimistic
1157
psyche
the human soul, mind, or spirit
1158
glaring
staring fiercely
1159
ethereal
extremely delicate and light in a way that seems too perfect for this world
1160
affiliate
officially attach or connect a subsidiary group or organization to an organization
1161
leary
suspicious, wary
1162
pernicious
having a harmful effect, especially in a gradual way
1163
laud
praise highly
1164
maniacal
exhibiting extremely wild or violent behavior
1165
inimical
tending to obstruct or harm
1166
plenary
absolute; a meeting attended by all participants at a conference or assembly
1167
instinctively
without conscious thought
1168
immunize
make immune to infection
1169
sully
damage the integrity of
1170
pontificate
express one’s opinions in a way considered annoyingly pompous and dogmatic
1171
aver
assert to be the case
1172
aroma
a distinctive, typically pleasant smell
1173
indicia
signs, indications, or distinguishing marks
1174
telling
significant
1175
tiff
a petty quarrel, especially one between friends or lovers
1176
quiver
tremble or shake with a slight rapid motion
1177
infuse
fill, pervade
1178
distill
extract the essential meaning of
1179
postulate
suggest or assume the existence, fact, or truth of something as a basis for reasoning, discussion, or belief
1180
vitriol
cruel criticism
1181
usury
the illegal practice of lending money at unreasonably high rates of interest
1182
endemic
regularly found among particular people or in a certain area
1183
objective
not influenced by personal feelings or opinions in considering and representing facts
1184
admirable
deserving respect and approval
1185
inquisitive
curious
1186
unyielding
(of a person) unlikely to be swayed; (of a structure) not giving way to pressure
1187
weighty
of great seriousness and importance
1188
supersede
take the place of; supplant
1189
aberration
a departure from what is normal, typically one that is unwelcome
1190
tamper
interfere with in order to cause damage or make unauthorized alterations
1191
imbibe
drink alcohol; absorb ideas or knowledge
1192
stricture
a restriction on a person or activity
1193
hound
harass, persecute, or pursue relentlessly
1194
spite
a desire to hurt, annoy, or offend someone
1195
induce
give rise to
1196
counterargument
an argument put forward to oppose an idea or theory in another argument
1197
conceit
excessive pride in oneself
1198
pillage
rob a place using violence, especially in wartime
1199
antics
foolish, outrageous, or amusing behavior
1200
goad
provoke or annoy someone so as to stimulate some action or reaction
1201
gumption
shrewd or spirited initiative and resourcefulness
1202
rarity
the quality of being rare
1203
gambit
a device, action, or opening remark, typically one entailing a degree of risk, that is calculated to gain an advantage
1204
countervail
offset the effect of something by countering it with something of equal force
1205
trailblazer
a pioneer; an innovator
1206
delinquent
showing a tendency to commit crime, particularly minor crime
1207
delineate
describe or portray something precisely
1208
consequential
following as a result or effect; important, significant
1209
pejorative
expressing disapproval
1210
ever-present
always present
1211
deride
ridicule
1212
vitality
the state of being strong and active
1213
conducive
making a certain situation or outcome likely
1214
deplete
use up the supply or resources of
1215
larceny
theft of personal property
1216
havoc
widespread destruction
1217
encroach
intrude on
1218
fury
wild or violent anger
1219
constituent
a component part of something
1220
heartfelt
sincere
1221
meek
quiet, gentle, and easily imposed on; submissive
1222
conservatory
a college for the study of classical music or other arts
1223
temperance
abstinence from alcoholic drink
1224
calamity
an event causing great and often sudden damage or distress
1225
unearth
discover by investigating
1226
exasperated
frustrated
1227
luminary
a person who influences others, especially one prominent in a particular sphere
1228
prim
stiffly formal and respectable; showing disapproval of anything regarded as improper
1229
charitable
relating to the assistance of those in need; apt to judge others leniently or favorably
1230
arguably
it may be argued
1231
exhibitionist
a person who behaves in an extravagant way
1232
ingenuity
the quality of being original, clever, inventive
1233
miser
a person who hoards wealth and spends as little money as possible
1234
exonerate
absolve someone from blame
1235
apprehend
arrest someone for a crime; understand or perceive
1236
disparaging
expressing the opinion that something is of little worth
1237
denigrate
criticize unfairly; disparage
1238
bemoan
express discontent over something
1239
iconoclasm
attacking cherished beliefs and institutions or established values
1240
stampede
rush wildly in a sudden mass panic
1241
smear
damage the reputation of someone by making false accusations
1242
fixity
the state of being permanent
1243
craven
contemptibly lacking in courage; cowardly
1244
visionary
thinking about the future with imagination
1245
clamorous
making a loud and confused noise; characterized by vehement protests or demands
1246
incredulously
in a manner indicating disbelief
1247
jarring
causing a physical shock
1248
unflinching
not showing fear or hesitation in the face of danger or difficulty
1249
piety
the quality of being religious or reverent
1250
jaundice
influenced by envy, distaste, or hostility
1251
entail
involve something as a necessary or inevitable part or consequence
1252
polarizing
to cause people to separate into opposing groups
1253
overshadow
appear much more prominent or important than
1254
remit
send money in payment or as a gift
1255
excavate
make a hole or channel by digging
1256
backpedal
reverse one’s previous action or opinion
1257
untoward
unexpected and inappropriate
1258
inconstant
frequently changing
1259
undercurrent
a hidden opinion, feeling, or tendency contrary to the one publicly shown
1260
devoid
entirely lacking
1261
revive
restore to life or consciousness
1262
ledger
a book or other collection of financial accounts of a particular type
1263
whereby
by which
1264
ramification
a consequence of an action, especially one that’s unwelcome
1265
proffer
an offer or proposal
1266
debunk
expose the falseness of
1267
gung-ho
unthinkingly enthusiastic and eager, especially about taking part in fighting or warfare
1268
oasis
a fertile spot in a desert, where water is found
1269
reverent
showing deep and solemn respect
1270
ingrained
firmly fixed or established; difficult to change
1271
supple
bending and moving easily and gracefully; flexible
1272
muddled
in a state of confusion or disorder
1273
lowly
low in status or importance; humble
1274
ploy
a cunning plan designed to turn a situation to one’s own advantage
1275
keen
highly developed
1276
anodyne
not likely to provoke dissent or offense; inoffensive
1277
ricochet
rebound one or more times off a surface
1278
heedful
aware of
1279
impotent
lacking in power or influence
1280
à la
in the style or manner of
1281
measly
contemptibly small or few
1282
resonant
deep, clear, and continuing to sound or ring
1283
reservoir
a large natural or artificial lake used as a source of water supply
1284
incivility
rude or unsociable speech or behavior
1285
haggard
looking exhausted and unwell, especially from fatigue, worry, or suffering
1286
blissful
full of joy
1287
glistening
shining with a sparkling light
1288
unspool
unwind
1289
prurient
having an excessive interest in sexual matters
1290
exemplary
serving as a desirable model; (of a punishment) serving as a warning or deterrent
1291
despotism
the exercise of absolute power, especially in a cruel and oppressive way
1292
unravel
investigate and solve
1293
cathartic
providing psychological relief through the open expression of strong emotions
1294
exactitude
the quality of being exact
1295
irreverent
showing a lack of respect for people or things that are generally taken seriously
1296
wile
devious stratagems employed to persuade someone to do something
1297
historicity
historical authenticity
1298
stealth
cautious action or movement
1299
coddle
treat with excessive care
1300
hard-pressed
burdened with urgent business
1301
entrap
trick or deceive someone, especially by inducing them to commit a crime to secure their prosecution
1302
regale
amuse someone with talk
1303
legerity
physical or mental quickness
1304
poignant
evoking a keen sense of sadness or regret
1305
impending
about to happen; forthcoming
1306
candor
the quality of being open and honest in expression
1307
ransack
go hurriedly through a place stealing things and causing damage
1308
prevaricate
speak/act evasively
1309
countervailing
offsetting an effect by countering it with something of equal force
1310
elan
energy, style, enthusiasm
1311
disjointed
lacking a coherent sequence
1312
dagger
a short knife with a pointed and edged blade, used as a weapon
1313
peril
serious and immediate danger
1314
iterate
perform or utter repeatedly
1315
presume
suppose that something is the case
1316
virtuoso
a person highly skilled in music or another artistic pursuit
1317
uncouple
to release the link between
1318
glean
extract information from various sources
1319
outweigh
be more significant than
1320
uninterested
not interested
1321
indefinite
lasting for an unknown or unstated length of time
1322
travesty
a distorted representation of something
1323
elucidate
make something clear; explain
1324
belie
fail to fulfill or justify (a claim or expectation)
1325
riveting
completely engrossing; compelling
1326
dilettante
a person who cultivates an area of interest, such as the arts, without real commitment or knowledge
1327
imperceptible
impossible to perceive
1328
prose
talk tediously; written or spoken language in its ordinary form, without metrical structure
1329
avail
help or benefit
1330
unvarnished
plain and straightforward
1331
enrich
improve or enhance the quality or value of
1332
novice
a person inexperienced in a field or situation
1333
accolade
an award or privilege granted as a special honor or as an acknowledgment of merit
1334
apt
appropriate in the circumstances; having a tendency to do something
1335
virtuous
having or showing high moral standards
1336
stilted
stiff and self-conscious; unnatural
1337
ill-conceived
poorly planned
1338
spasmodic
occurring in brief, irregular bursts
1339
bespoke
made for a particular customer
1340
beaming
radiant, bright
1341
allegiance
loyalty of a subordinate to a superior or of an individual to a group or cause
1342
incongruous
not in harmony with other aspects of something
1343
postmortem
occurring or performed after death
1344
awed
filled with awe or wonder
1345
godspeed
an expression of good wishes to a person starting a journey
1346
agile
able to move quickly and easily
1347
hearty
(of food) wholesome and substantial; loudly vigorous and cheerful
1348
bastardize
change something in such a way as to lower its quality, typically by adding new elements
1349
emboss
carve, mold, or stamp a design on
1350
castigate
reprimand someone severely
1351
ingratiate
bring oneself into favor with someone by flattering them
1352
requiem
an act of remembrance
1353
rubric
a statement of purpose or function
1354
copacetic
in excellent order
1355
reticent
not revealing one’s thoughts or feelings readily
1356
streamline
make more efficient by employing faster or simpler working methods
1357
prolific
plentiful
1358
importune
harass someone persistently for or to do something
1359
philologist
someone who studies the history of languages
1360
zest
great enthusiasm and energy
1361
maladaptive
not providing adequate adjustment to the environment or situation
1362
effectively
actually but not officially or explicitly
1363
extrinsic
coming or operating from outside
1364
prime
prepare someone for a situation so they know what to do
1365
unforgivable
so bad as to be unable to be forgiven or excused
1366
intact
not damaged or impaired in any way
1367
routinize
make something into a matter of routine
1368
hibernal
characteristic of or occurring in winter
1369
depravity
moral corruption, wickedness
1370
farcical
relating to farce (entertaining the audience through situations that are highly exaggerated, extravagant, and thus improbable)
1371
herculean
requiring great strength or effort
1372
sprawling
spreading out over a large area in an untidy or irregular way
1373
indecent
obscene
1374
garden-variety
of the ordinary type
1375
escapism
the tendency to seek distraction from unpleasant realities, esp. by seeking entertainment or engaging in fantasy
1376
imputable
capable of being credited to
1377
innocuous
not harmful or offensive
1378
equate
consider one thing to be equivalent to another
1379
colloquy
a conversation
1380
vigor
physical strength and good health
1381
defer
put off to a later time; allow someone to decide something
1382
rigmarole
bothersome nonsense
1383
blistering
expressed with great vehemence; extremely fast, forceful, or impressive
1384
affix
stick, attach, or fasten something to something else
1385
guarantor
a person, organization, or thing that guarantees something
1386
dichotomy
a division or contrast between two things that are entirely different
1387
haphazard
lacking any obvious principle of organization
1388
contrarian
opposing popular opinion
1389
extrajudicial
not legally authorized; (of a settlement, statement, or confession) not made in court
1390
tangent
a completely different line of thought or action
1391
laden
heavily loaded or weighed down
1392
retreat
an act of moving back or withdrawing
1393
bile
anger; irritability
1394
subtlety
the quality of being subtle
1395
fervent
displaying a passionate intensity
1396
surface
rise to the surface
1397
obsequious
attentive to an excessive degree
1398
erode
gradually wear away; gradually destroy
1399
pragmatic
dealing with things realistically in a way that is based on practical rather than theoretical considerations
1400
punctuate
occur at intervals throughout (a continuing event or a place)
1401
quibble
a slight objection or criticism about a trivial matter
1402
blasphemy
great disrespect to God or something holy
1403
diabolic
characteristic of the devil
1404
euphemism
a mild or indirect word or expression substituted for one considered to be too harsh or blunt when referring to something unpleasant
1405
widower
a man who has lost his spouse by death and has not remarried
1406
customarily
in a way that follows customs or usual practices
1407
stammer
stutter
1408
evaluative
involving judging the quality, importance, amount, or value of something
1409
eviscerate
deprive something of its essential content
1410
heinous
utterly wicked
1411
gut-wrenching
extremely unpleasant or upsetting
1412
withdrawn
not wanting to communicate with other people
1413
divert
to turn from one course to another
1414
shrivel
wrinkle, especially due to loss of moisture
1415
nomological
denoting certain principles, such as laws of nature, that are neither logically necessary nor theoretically explicable, but are simply taken as true
1416
lambast
criticize harshly
1417
snafu
a confused or chaotic state
1418
portentous
done in an overly solemn manner so as to impress
1419
preparedness
a state of readiness
1420
ventilation
public discussion or examination of an opinion, issue, or complaint
1421
infirm
not physically or mentally strong, especially through age or illness
1422
gravitas
dignity, seriousness, or solemnity of manner
1423
revere
feel deep respect or admiration for
1424
proximate
closest in relationship (especially of the cause of something)
1425
inferential
involving conclusions reached on the basis of evidence and reasoning
1426
arid
having little or no rain, too dry to support vegetation; lacking in interest, excitement, or meaning
1427
riotous
marked by public disorder
1428
embolism
obstruction of an artery
1429
habitué
a resident of or frequent visitor to a particular place
1430
shut-eye
sleep
1431
duplicity
deceitfulness
1432
sublimate
divert or modify an instinctual impulse into a culturally higher or socially more acceptable activity
1433
destabilizing
causing unrest
1434
grandiose
impressive and imposing in appearance or style, esp. pretentiously so
1435
petulance
the quality of being childishly sulky or bad-tempered
1436
disprove
prove that something is false
1437
even-keeled
characterized by stability and consistency
1438
perverse
corrupt, improper
1439
specter
something widely feared as a possible unpleasant or dangerous occurrence
1440
parochial
relating to a church parish; having a narrow outlook
1441
pitfall
a hidden danger or difficulty
1442
accord
grant someone power, status, or recognition
1443
posh
elegant
1444
grift
engage in small-scale swindling
1445
defray
provide money to pay an expense
1446
screed
a long speech or piece of writing, typically one regarded as tedious
1447
materially
substantially; considerably
1448
scrawl
write something in a hurried, careless way
1449
immiseration
economic impoverishment
1450
seamless
smooth and continuous
1451
overture
an introduction to something more substantial
1452
emeritus
having retired but allowed to retain their title as an honor
1453
divisive
tending to cause disagreement or hostility between people
1454
chide
scold
1455
interpose
place between one thing and another
1456
enumeration
the action of mentioning a number of things one by one
1457
operatic
overly dramatic
1458
parrot
repeat mechanically
1459
squalor
the state of being extremely dirty or unpleasant
1460
ad nauseum
referring to something that has been done or repeated so often that it has become annoying or tiresome
1461
disenfranchise
deprive someone of a right or privilege
1462
mollify
appease the anger or anxiety of someone
1463
callous
having an insensitive and cruel disregard for others
1464
heretic
someone whose beliefs or actions are considered wrong by most people because they disagree with beliefs that are generally accepted
1465
venerable
accorded a great deal of respect, especially because of age, wisdom, or character
1466
reproachful
expressing disapproval or disappointment
1467
trove
a store of valuable things
1468
salvage
to save something that is in danger
1469
implacable
not able to be appeased
1470
lifeline
a thing on which someone or something depends or which provides a means of escape from a difficult situation
1471
overshadow
appear much more prominent or important than
1472
pseudonymous
written under a false name
1473
triumph
a great victory or achievement
1474
abridge
curtail a right or privilege
1475
philanthropist
a person who seeks to promote the welfare of others, especially by donating to good causes
1476
nullify
make legally null and void; invalidate
1477
cryptic
having a meaning that is mysterious or obscure
1478
inane
silly, stupid
1479
neologism
a new word, usage, or expression
1480
jurist
an expert in or writer on law
1481
uncompromising
showing an unwillingness to make concessions to others, especially by changing one’s ways or opinions
1482
en masse
all together
1483
pariah
an outcast
1484
shtick
a gimmick, comic routine, style of performance, etc. associated with a particular person
1485
asinine
extremely foolish
1486
pungent
having a sharply strong taste or smell
1487
flail
wave or swing wildly
1488
eminently
very
1489
proxy
a figure that can be used to represent the value of something
1490
insidious
proceeding in a gradual, subtle way, but with harmful effects
1491
furlough
a temporary leave of employees due to special needs of a company
1492
pedant
a person who is excessively concerned with minor details and rules or with displaying academic learning
1493
tender (adjective)
showing gentleness and concern
1494
nexus
connection
1495
dormant
temporarily inactive
1496
abdicate
fail to fulfill or undertake; renounce one's throne
1497
purport
appear to be or do something, especially false
1498
miniscule
tiny
1499
banal
so lacking in originality as to be obvious and boring
1500
disband
(of an organized group) break up and stop functioning
1501
dispossess
deprive someone of land, property, or other possessions
1502
chill
to horrify someone
1503
grimace
an ugly, twisted expression on someone’s face, typically expressing disgust or pain
1504
propensity
an inclination or natural tendency to behave in a particular way
1505
respectable
regarded by society to be good, proper, or correct
1506
vacuous
having or showing a lack of thought or intelligence; mindless
1507
muzzle
prevent a person from expressing their opinions freely
1508
agentic
expressing agency; proactive
1509
besiege
crowd around oppressively; be inundated by large numbers of requests or complaints
1510
decry
publicly criticize
1511
obstinate
stubbornly refusing to change one’s opinion or chosen course of action, despite attempts to persuade one to do so
1512
hasty
done with excessive urgency
1513
incinerate
destroy by burning
1514
levity
humor, especially the treatment of a serious matter with humor or in a manner lacking due respect
1515
disciple
a follower or student of a teacher, leader, or philosopher
1516
misandry
dislike of men
1517
edict
an official order or proclamation issued by a person in authority
1518
lithe
thin, supple, and graceful
1519
disillusionment
a feeling of disappointment resulting from the discovery that something is not as good as one believed it to be
1520
disingenuous
not candid or sincere
1521
apprehension
fear that something bad will happen
1522
connote
imply or suggest an idea or feeling in addition to the primary meaning
1523
unprompted
said, done, or acting without being encouraged
1524
stifle
suffocate; restrain a reaction or stop oneself from acting on an emotion
1525
lenity
kindness; gentleness
1526
surreptitious
kept secret, especially because it would not be approved of
1527
advertent
giving attention
1528
adage
a short statement expressing a general truth
1529
primacy
the fact of being primary or more important
1530
virulent
bitterly hostile
1531
purge
rid (someone or something) of an unwanted quality, condition, or feeling
1532
liminal
occupying a position at, or on both sides of, a threshold
1533
debilitating
making someone very weak
1534
sway
to persuade
1535
invective
insulting, abusive
1536
unconditional
not subject to any conditions
1537
mimic
imitate
1538
salacious
having or conveying undue or inappropriate interest in sexual matters
1539
monogamous
involving marriage to one person at a time
1540
operative
functioning or having effect
1541
stewing
being in a state of worry
1542
harness
control and make use of natural resources
1543
impecunious
having little or no money
1544
foreseeable
able to be predicted
1545
contour
an outline, especially one representing the shape of something
1546
meritless
worthless
1547
wretched
in a very unhappy or unfortunate state
1548
unorthodox
not conforming to rules, traditions, or modes of conduct
1549
propriety
the quality of conforming to conventionally accepted standards of behavior
1550
peripheral
relating to or situated on the edge or periphery of something
1551
deference
humble submission and respect
1552
tantamount
equivalent in seriousness to
1553
dox
search for and publish private or identifying information about an individual on the Internet, typically with malicious intent
1554
jettison
get rid of something that is not useful
1555
dawdle
waste time; be slow
1556
conscription
compulsory enlistment for state service, typically into the armed forces
1557
interstice
an intervening space, especially a very small one
1558
discredit
harm the good reputation of
1559
malign
speak about someone in a spitefully critical manner
1560
fledgling
a person or organization that is immature, inexperienced, or underdeveloped
1561
ludic
showing spontaneous and undirected playfulness
1562
purview
the scope of the influence or concerns of something
1563
proselytize
attempt to convert someone from one religion, belief, or opinion to another
1564
organic
relating to living matter
1565
unencumbered
not having any burden or impediment
1566
tenacity
the quality of being very determined
1567
latent
(of a quality or state) existing but not yet developed
1568
flagrant
obviously offensive
1569
adversary
one’s opponent in a conflict
1570
duel
a contest with deadly weapons arranged between two people to settle a point of honor
1571
rigidity
inability to be changed or adapted
1572
futile
pointless
1573
bane
a cause of great distress or annoyance
1574
harrowing
acutely distressing
1575
illusory
based on illusion; not real
1576
opportunist
a person who exploits circumstances to gain immediate advantage rather than being guided by consistent principles or plans
1577
devolve
transfer to a lower power
1578
epitomize
be a perfect example of
1579
peculiar
unusual
1580
rancid
smelling or tasting unpleasant as a result of being old and stale
1581
sensible
chosen in accordance with wisdom or prudence
1582
synonymous
closely associated with
1583
thrust
push someone or something suddenly or violently in a specified direction
1584
wave
a sudden occurrence of or increase in a specified phenomenon, feeling, or emotion
1585
paucity
scarcity
1586
parse
analyze a sentence into its parts
1587
accentuate
make more noticeable or prominent
1588
displace
take over the place, position, or role of
1589
burnish
polish something by rubbing
1590
fluke
an unlikely chance or occurrence
1591
chastening
having a restraining or humbling effect
1592
oust
drive out or expel someone from a position or place
1593
desolate
deserted of people and in a state of dismal emptiness
1594
strife
conflict
1595
omniscient
knowing everything
1596
propaganda
information, especially of a biased or misleading nature, used to promote or publicize a particular political cause or point of view
1597
deadlock
a situation, typically involving opposing parties, in which no progress can be made
1598
eke
manage to make a living with difficulty
1599
impermissible
too bad to be allowed
1600
engulfed
sweep over something so as to cover it completely
1601
antagonize
cause someone to become hostile
1602
meticulous
showing great attention to detail
1603
discord
disagreement between people
1604
edification
the instruction of a person morally or intellectually
1605
inflame
provoke or intensify (strong feelings, especially anger) in someone
1606
mischievous
causing trouble in a playful way
1607
ably
competently
1608
animus
hostility
1609
unfounded
having no foundation or basis in fact
1610
dissonant
lacking harmony
1611
pedagogy
the method and practice of teaching
1612
globe-trot
travel widely
1613
invigorating
making one feel strong, healthy, and full of energy
1614
humble
lower in dignity or importance
1615
anoint
smear or rub with oil, typically as part of a religious ceremony
1616
fraught
filled with; causing stress
1617
tussle
a vigorous struggle, typically to achieve something
1618
impart
make information known; bestow (a quality)
1619
rival
seem to be equal or comparable to
1620
muster
collect or assemble
1621
portent
a sign that something, especially something momentous, is likely to happen
1622
assaultive
tending or likely to commit assault
1623
overreach
reach too far
1624
coy
making a pretense of shyness or modesty that is intended to be alluring
1625
perma
permanent or permanently
1626
predilection
a preference or special liking for something; a bias in favor of something
1627
commemorate
recall and show respect for; celebrate by doing or building something
1628
snarl
make an aggressive growl with bared teeth
1629
wholehearted
characterized by complete sincerity and commitment
1630
denote
indicate; stand as a name or symbol for
1631
awry
away from the appropriate, planned, or expected course
1632
posture
behave in a way that is intended to impress or mislead
1633
ascend
go up or climb
1634
ambush
a surprise attack by people lying in wait in a concealed position
1635
bumbling
incompetent, acting in a confused way
1636
abreast
side by side and facing the same way
1637
legion
a vast number of people or things
1638
splurge
an act of spending money freely or extravagantly
1639
cloistered
sheltered
1640
impassioned
showing great emotion
1641
underwhelming
failing to impress
1642
sterile
not able to produce children; totally clean
1643
catapult
launch something in a specific direction
1644
culpable
deserving blame
1645
deleterious
causing harm or damage
1646
amass
accumulate over a period of time
1647
manifest
obvious to the eye or mind; display a quality or feeling by one’s acts or appearance
1648
putative
generally considered to be
1649
earth-shattering
extremely important, interesting, or surprising
1650
cumbersome
large or heavy and therefore difficult to carry or use; unwieldy; inefficient
1651
tinge
color slightly
1652
deplorable
deserving strong condemnation
1653
specious
superficially plausible, but actually wrong
1654
extol
praise enthusiastically
1655
atrophy
gradually decline in effectiveness or vigor due to underuse or neglect
1656
despondent
in low spirits from loss of hope or courage
1657
epitome
a person or thing that is a perfect example of a particular quality or type
1658
sullen
gloomy
1659
vapid
offering nothing stimulating or challenging
1660
excoriate
criticize severely
1661
malfeasance
wrongdoing, especially by a public official
1662
lax
not sufficiently strict, severe, or careful
1663
burly
(of a person) large and strong
1664
rheum
a watery fluid that collects in or drips from the nose or eyes
1665
presage
be a sign or warning that something bad will happen
1666
swindle
use deception to deprive someone of money or possessions
1667
ineffable
too great or extreme to be described in words
1668
stifling
very hot and causing difficulties in breathing; making one feel constrained
1669
perpetual
never ending or changing
1670
diatribe
a forceful and bitter verbal attack against someone or something
1671
resilient
able to recover quickly from difficult conditions
1672
preliminary
denoting an action preceding or done in preparation for something more important
1673
microcosm
a community, place, or situation regarded as encapsulating in miniature the characteristic qualities or features of something much larger (e.g., Berlin is a microcosm of Germany)
1674
sanctity
the quality of being holy, sacred, or saintly
1675
solemn
formal and dignified; serious; characterized by deep sincerity
1676
milk-toast
lacking in boldness or vigor; spineless
1677
casanova
a smooth-talking charmer
1678
recoup
regain
1679
flaccid
not firm or stiff
1680
étagère
a piece of furniture with a number of open shelves for displaying ornaments
1681
wholly
entirely
1682
propound
put forward an idea or theory for consideration by others
1683
savant
a learned person, especially a distinguished scientist
1684
effusive
expressing feelings of gratitude, pleasure, or approval in an unrestrained or heartfelt manner
1685
frazzle
cause to feel completely exhausted
1686
stature
a person’s natural height
1687
mire
involve someone or something in a difficult situation
1688
practical
concerned with the actual doing or use of something rather than with theory and ideas
1689
fatuous
silly and pointless
1690
lauded
highly praised
1691
masterful
performed very skillfully
1692
offset
a consideration or amount that diminishes or balances the effect of a contrary one; counteract something by having an opposing force or effect
1693
balmy
pleasantly warm
1694
grapple
engage in a close fight without weapons; try to deal with a problem
1695
carcass
the dead body of an animal
1696
missionary
a person sent on a religious mission, especially one sent to promote Christianity in a foreign country
1697
giddy
lighthearted
1698
revel
enjoy oneself in a lively and noisy way, especially with drinking and dancing
1699
misjudge
form a wrong opinion or conclusion about
1700
gait
a person’s manner of walking
1701
indicative
serving as an indication
1702
sever
divide by cutting or slicing, especially suddenly and forcibly
1703
pervade
(of an influence, feeling, or quality) be present throughout
1704
resolute
admirably purposeful; determined
1705
neurotic
behaving in an anxious way
1706
elicit
evoke, draw out
1707
compound
intensify the negative aspects of
1708
dishonorable
bringing shame or disgrace on someone or something
1709
newfound
recently discovered or established
1710
confiscate
seize someone’s property with authority
1711
apoplectic
overcome with anger
1712
victor
winner
1713
petrify
frighten
1714
posit
assume as a fact; put forward as a basis or argument
1715
lackluster
lacking in vitality, force, or conviction; uninspiring
1716
pecuniary
involving money
1717
demotivate
make someone less eager to work or study
1718
scurry
move hurriedly
1719
sequestration
the action of taking legal possession of assets until a debt has been paid or other claims have been met
1720
miff
annoy
1721
crystallize
make or become definite or clear
1722
patently
clearly, without doubt
1723
manifestly
plainly or obviously
1724
chic
elegantly fashionable
1725
colorable
apparently correct or justified
1726
usurp
take illegally or by force
1727
swimmingly
smoothly and satisfactorily
1728
negate
cause to be invalid
1729
tenable
able to be maintained or defended against attack or objection
1730
nefarious
wicked or criminal
1731
squander
waste in a reckless manner
1732
ruminate
think deeply about something
1733
sanctimonious
making a show of being morally superior to other people
1734
foothold
a secure position from which further progress may be made
1735
unfettered
unrestrained or uninhibited
1736
tact
a keen sense of what to do or say to maintain good relations with others or avoid offense; sensitivity in dealing with difficult issues
1737
inscrutable
impossible to understand or interpret
1738
curt
rudely brief
1739
moribund
(of a person) at the point of death; (of a thing) in terminal decline; lacking vitality
1740
staid
sedate, respectable, and unadventurous
1741
correlational
a mutual relationship or connection between two or more things
1742
unwavering
steady, resolute
1743
ancillary
providing necessary support to the primary activities or operation of an organization; a person whose work provides necessary support to the primary activities of an organization
1744
blustery
characterized by strong winds
1745
latitude
scope for freedom of action or thought
1746
unholy
dreadful
1747
flippant
not showing a serious or respectful attitude
1748
upheaval
a violent change to something
1749
scintillating
sparkling or shining brightly
1750
haste
excessive speed or urgency of movement or action
1751
gravitate
move toward or be attracted to a place, person, or thing
1752
antiquated
old-fashioned, outdated
1753
etymology
the study of the origin of words and the way in which their meaning has changed throughout history
1754
dispel
make (a doubt, feeling, or belief) disappear
1755
boorish
rough, bad-mannered, coarse
1756
insurrection
a violent uprising against an authority or government
1757
smite
be strongly attracted to someone or something
1758
exploit
to make productive use of
1759
avarice
extreme greed for wealth
1760
platitude
a remark, especially one with moral content, that has been used too often to be interesting or thoughtful
1761
well-crafted
skillfully constructed
1762
thwart
prevent someone from accomplishing something
1763
stench
a strong and unpleasant smell
1764
irksome
irritating
1765
complicit
involved with others in an illegal activity or wrongdoing
1766
mobilize
prepare and organize for active service
1767
propagate
spread and promote widely
1768
convivial
friendly, lively, enjoyable
1769
rendition
a performance or interpretation; the practice of sending a foreign criminal or terrorist suspect covertly to be interrogated in a country with less rigorous regulations for the humane treatment of prisoners
1770
unruffled
not agitated or disturbed; calm
1771
embody
be an expression of
1772
inauthentic
not in fact what it is said to be
1773
austere
severe or strict in manner, attitude, or appearance
1774
sly
having a cunning, deceitful nature
1775
artfully
in a way that is clever or skillful and cunning
1776
acronym
an abbreviation formed from the initial letters of other words and pronounced as a word (e.g., NASA)
1777
distal
situated away from the center of the body
1778
pantomime
the art of conveying a story by bodily movements only
1779
wrench
a feeling of distress caused by one’s own or another’s departure
1780
percussive
relating to percussion
1781
abysmal
appalling
1782
quarrel
a heated argument, typically about a trivial issue and between people who are usually on good terms
1783
rest assured
something definitely is the case, so no need to worry about it
1784
inchoate
just begun and so not fully formed or developed
1785
uninhibited
expressing one’s feelings or thoughts without restraint
1786
tight-lipped
with the lips firmly closed, especially as a sign of suppressed emotion or determined reticence
1787
intricacy
the quality of being intricate
1788
exegesis
critical explanation or interpretation of a text
1789
nomenclature
the choosing of names for things, especially in a science or other discipline
1790
meddling
intrusive or unwarranted interference
1791
sinister
giving the impression that something harmful or evil is happening or will happen
1792
jest
joke
1793
heap
a large amount or number of
1794
alliance
a union formed for mutual benefit
1795
sandbag
to deceive
1796
scintilla
a tiny trace of a quality or feeling
1797
revamp
give new and improved form, structure, or appearance to
1798
ouster
dismissal from a position
1799
affront
an action or remark that causes outrage
1800
prosaic
commonplace; unromantic
1801
recoil
suddenly flinch back in fear, horror, or disgust
1802
probative
having the function of proving something
1803
extricate
free someone or something from a constraint or difficulty
1804
branded
having a brand name
1805
nascent
having recently come into existence
1806
cunning
having skill in achieving one’s ends by deceit or evasion
1807
blunder
a stupid or careless mistake
1808
cogitate
think deeply about something
1809
enjoin
instruct or urge someone to do something
1810
metamorphosis
a change of the form or nature of a thing or person into a completely different one
1811
hokey
mawkishly sentimental
1812
blackball
reject, typically by means of a secret ballot
1813
precipitous
done suddenly and without careful consideration
1814
prowl
move around restlessly or stealthily, especially in search of prey
1815
convulse
suffer violent involuntary contraction of the muscles
1816
stimulating
encouraging or arousing interest
1817
sordid
dirty; arousing moral distaste
1818
undercut
offer goods or services at a lower price than a competitor
1819
paradigm
a typical example of something
1820
discontinue
cease doing or providing something
1821
disgrace
loss of reputation or respect as the result of a dishonorable action
1822
inartful
awkwardly expressed but not necessarily untrue
1823
insipid
lacking flavor, vigor, interest
1824
cinch
an extremely easy task
1825
broadside
a strongly worded critical attack
1826
rapacious
aggressively greedy
1827
momentous
of great importance or significance, especially in its bearing on the future
1828
gargantuan
enormous
1829
antidote
a medicine taken to counteract a particular poison
1830
raddled
showing signs of age or fatigue
1831
exhaustive
considering all aspects; comprehensive
1832
butch
having an appearance or other qualities of a type traditionally seen as masculine
1833
engrossing
absorbing all one’s attention or interest
1834
spectacle
a visually striking performance or display
1835
proclivity
an inclination toward a particular thing
1836
displace
take over the place, position, or role of
1837
ghastly
causing great horror
1838
segue
move without interruption from one topic, song, etc. to another
1839
parlance
a particular way of speaking, especially a way common to those with a particular job or interest
1840
preclusive
preventing something from happening
1841
sleuth
carry out a careful investigation; a detective
1842
abet
encourage someone to do something wrong
1843
advent
the arrival of a notable person, thing, or event
1844
ill-suited
unsuitable
1845
clout
a heavy blow with the hand or hard object; influence, especially in politics or business
1846
orthodox
conforming to what is generally accepted as right or true
1847
ward
a separate room in a hospital, typically one allocated to a particular type of patient
1848
sappy
excessively sentimental
1849
disarry
a state of disorganization
1850
guffaw
a loud and boisterous laugh
1851
insinuate
suggest or hint in an indirect and unpleasant way
1852
lofty
of imposing height
1853
embedded
fixed firmly and deeply in a surrounding mass
1854
swanky
very expensive and fashionable
1855
dashing
attractive, adventurous, and full of confidence
1856
upshot
the eventual outcome or conclusion of a discussion, action, or series of events
1857
truce
an agreement between opponents to stop fighting or arguing for a certain amount of time
1858
baffle
totally bewilder or perplex
1859
jostle
bump against someone roughly, typically in a crowd; compete forcefully for
1860
moralize
comment on issues of right and wrong, typically with an unfounded air of superiority; reform the character of
1861
unruly
disorderly and disruptive
1862
rescind
revoke, cancel, repeal
1863
residual
remaining after the greater part has gone
1864
myriad
a countless or extremely large number
1865
frivolous
not having any serious purpose or value
1866
dynamic
characterized by constant change, activity, or progress
1867
dire
extremely serious or urgent
1868
talisman
a person regarded as representing and inspiring a particular group
1869
consonant
in agreement or harmony with
1870
subsume
include or absorb something in something else
1871
bribe
persuade someone to act in one’s favor, typically illegally or dishonestly
1872
captivating
capable of attracting and holding interest
1873
malady
a disease or ailment
1874
traverse
travel across or through
1875
affectless
characterized by a lack of emotion
1876
regrettably
unfortunately
1877
unconventional
not conforming to what is generally done or believed
1878
solicitous
showing interest or concern
1879
solidify
make stronger; reinforce
1880
self-contained
quiet and independent
1881
douse
drench
1882
instill
gradually but firmly establish (an idea or attitude, especially a desirable one) in a person’s mind
1883
lest
to avoid the risk of
1884
embolden
give someone the confidence to do something or behave in a certain way
1885
liaison
communication or cooperation that facilitates a close working relationship between people or organizations
1886
enthrall
capture the fascinated attention of
1887
principled
acting in accordance with morality; showing recognition of right and wrong
1888
daring
adventurous or audaciously bold
1889
simmering
be in a state of suppressed anger or excitement
1890
arraign
call or bring someone before a court to answer a criminal charge
1891
rubber stamp
approve automatically without proper consideration
1892
adorn
make more beautiful or attractive
1893
solitary
done or existing alone
1894
vista
a pleasing view, especially one seen through a long, narrow opening; a mental view over a stretch of time or series of events
1895
sinewy
lean and muscular
1896
unceremoniously
roughly or abruptly
1897
venture
a risky journey or undertaking
1898
unsavory
disagreeable and unpleasant because morally disreputable
1899
elude
evade or escape from (a danger, enemy, or pursuer), typically in a skillful way
1900
sly
having a cunning or deceitful nature
1901
adventitious
happening by chance rather than design
1902
spawn
to produce or deposit
1903
cavalier
showing a lack of proper concern
1904
bigotry
unreasonable attachment to an opinion, belief, or faction; in particular, prejudice against a person or people on the basis of their membership of a particular group
1905
wayfarer
a person who travels on foot
1906
sheepish
showing embarrassment from shame or a lack of self-confidence
1907
malignant
malevolent (showing a wish to do evil to others)
1908
disapproving
expressing an unfavorable opinion
1909
cistern
a tank for storing water
1910
sheer
nothing other than; unmitigated (used for emphasis)
1911
détente
the relaxation of strained relations
1912
salvific
having the power to save or redeem
1913
tottering
feeble; unsteady
1914
knack
an acquired or natural skill at performing a task
1915
sedative
promoting calm or inducing sleep
1916
snarky
critical or mocking in an indirect or sarcastic way
1917
adrift
floating without being steered; feel alone with no clear idea of what to do
1918
wont
one's customary behavior in a particular situation
1919
attribute
regard something as being caused by
1920
amiss
not quite right; inappropriate or out of place
1921
proviso
a condition attached to an agreement
1922
consensus
a general agreement
1923
padawan
a youthful/untrained person
1924
forthcoming
willing to give information
1925
tenuous
very weak or slight
1926
overbearing
tending to overwhelm
1927
impoverished
made poor; deprived of strength or vitality
1928
ajar
(of a door) slightly open
1929
burrow
a hole dug by a small animal
1930
undertaking
a formal pledge to do something; a task that is taken on
1931
audacious
showing a willingness to take surprisingly bold risks
1932
imprimatur
a person’s acceptance that something is of a good standard
1933
adverse
unfavorable
1934
withering
intended to make someone feel mortified or humiliated
1935
valiant
showing courage or determination
1936
grave
serious
1937
straightjacket
anything that hinders
1938
wanton
deliberate and unprovoked
1939
expound
present an idea or theory in detail
1940
accompaniment
something that is supplementary to or complements something else, typically food
1941
indebted
owing gratitude for a service or favor
1942
outlandish
bizarre
1943
omnipresent
widely encountered
1944
court
be involved with romantically, typically with the intention of marrying
1945
irreparable
impossible to repair
1946
enormity
the seriousness of something
1947
wager
bet; used to express certainty
1948
rattled
nervous, worried
1949
vexing
causing annoyance or frustration
1950
cauterize
burn the skin or flesh of a wound with a heated instrument, typically to stop bleeding or prevent the wound from becoming infected
1951
falsity
the fact of being untrue
1952
irresolute
uncertain; showing hesitancy
1953
graceful
having grace or elegance
1954
nebulous
unclear, vague, or ill-defined
1955
weather (verb)
wear away or change the appearance or texture of something by long exposure to air; come safely through (a storm)
1956
violative
violating
1957
heed
pay attention to
1958
conclusory
relating to a conclusion for which no supporting evidence is offered
1959
falter
start to lose strength or momentum
1960
echelon
a level or rank in an organization, profession, society
1961
surly
bad-tempered and unfriendly
1962
vitriolic
filled with bitter criticism or malice
1963
kerfuffle
a commotion or fuss, especially one caused by conflicting views
1964
amiable
having a pleasant manner
1965
jeremiad
a list of woes
1966
codify
arrange into a systematic code
1967
attribution
the action of regarding something as being caused by a person or thing
1968
mutilate
inflict a violent injury on
1969
prescient
having knowledge of events before they take place
1970
exemplar
a person or thing serving as a typical example
1971
fret
be visibly worried or anxious
1972
anarchy
absence of government
1973
standard-bearer
a leading figure in a movement
1974
rouse
cause to feel angry or excited; awaken
1975
calamitous
catastrophic or disastrous
1976
expressly
explicitly; clearly
1977
inexplicably
in a way that cannot be explained
1978
blotter
a temporary recording book, especially a police charge sheet
1979
unbecoming
not flattering, not appropriate
1980
idolatry
extreme admiration for something or someone
1981
barren
too poor to produce vegetation; bleak and lifeless
1982
deflect
cause something to change direction by interposing something; turn aside from a straight course
1983
pseudonym
a fictitious name
1984
trivial
of little importance
1985
afield
at a distance
1986
plunder
steal goods from (a place or person), typically using force and in a time of war or civil disorder
1987
spout
express one’s views in a lengthy, declamatory, and unreflecting way
1988
legitimize
make legitimate
1989
divest
deprive someone of power, rights, or possessions
1990
sacrosanct
regarded as too important or valuable to be interfered with
1991
eschew
deliberately avoid using; abstain from
1992
stark
very obvious
1993
utmost
greatest
1994
obscure
uncertain
1995
garner
gather or collect something, especially information or approval
1996
high-minded
having strong moral principles
1997
hedonistic
engaged in the pursuit of pleasure
1998
capitulate
cease to resist an opponent or an unwelcome demand; surrender
1999
unnerving
causing one to lose courage or confidence
2000
musculature
refers to all the muscles in a body, or to a system of muscles you use to perform a particular type of action
2001
imprint
impress or stamp a mark or outline on a surface or body
2002
crapshoot
a risky or uncertain matter
2003
façade
the face of a building, especially the principal front that looks onto a street; an outward appearance that is maintained to conceal a less pleasant reality
2004
prerogative
a right or privilege exclusive to a particular individual or class
2005
preemptive
intended to forestall something
2006
infamy
the state of being well known for something bad
2007
undue
unwarranted or inappropriate because excessive or disproportionate
2008
undergird
provide support for
2009
upholster
provide furniture with a soft, padded covering
2010
utterly
absolutely
2011
insurgent
a rebel or revolutionary
2012
placate
make someone less angry or hostile
2013
passel
a large group of people or things of indeterminate number
2014
penitent
showing regret for having done wrong
2015
excise
a tax levied on certain goods and commodities produced or sold within
2016
distressing
causing anxiety, sorrow, or pain
2017
preferential
involving preference
2018
iteration
the repetition of a process or utterance
2019
vile
extremely unpleasant
2020
conversely
introducing an idea which reverses one that has just been made
2021
tantalizing
tormenting or teasing with the sight or promise of something unobtainable
2022
confound
cause surprise or confusion in someone, esp. by acting against their expectations
2023
unscathed
without suffering any injury, damage, or harm
2024
impudent
not showing due respect for another person
2025
array
an impressive display or range of a particular type of thing
2026
mismatch
failure to match
2027
interim
the intervening time
2028
unmoored
insecure, confused, or lacking contact with reality
2029
speculate
form a theory about a subject without firm evidence
2030
percolate
filter gradually through a porous surface or substance
2031
conniption
a fit of rage
2032
endearing
inspiring love or affection
2033
juxtaposition
the fact of two things being placed close together with contrasting effect
2034
fervor
intense and passionate feeling
2035
remission
a diminution of the seriousness or intensity of disease or pain; a temporary recovery
2036
recompense
make amends to someone for loss or harm suffered
2037
elated
extremely happy
2038
palatable
pleasant to taste
2039
torpedo
to destroy, reject
2040
braggadocio
boastful or arrogant behavior
2041
pendency
the state, condition, or period of being pending or awaiting settlement
2042
trite
overused and consequently of little import; lacking originality or freshness
2043
gravamen
the most important part of a complaint
2044
averse
having a strong dislike of or opposition to something
2045
acclimate
become accustomed to a new climate or conditions
2046
uncanny
strange or mysterious, especially in an unsettling way
2047
portmanteau
a word blending the sounds and combining the meaning of two others; ex: brunch (‘breakfast’ and ‘lunch’)
2048
quadriplegic
relating to paralysis of all four limbs
2049
irrevocable
not able to be changed, reversed, or recovered
2050
waffle
fail to make up one’s mind
2051
unforgivable
so bad as to be unable to be forgiven
2052
espouse
adopt or support a cause, belief, or way of life
2053
torpor
a state of mental/physical inactivity
2054
clemency
mercy, lenience
2055
concoct
create or devise a story or plan
2056
invidious
likely to arouse anger in others
2057
deracinate
uproot someone from their natural geographical, social, or cultural environment
2058
equivocate
use ambiguous language so as to conceal the truth or avoid committing oneself
2059
disinterested
unbiased, objective
2060
bout
a short period of intense activity of a specified kind
2061
concession
a thing that is granted, especially in response to demands
2062
unmask
expose the true character of
2063
rote
a mechanical or habitual repetition of something to be learned
2064
cripple
cause severe and disabling damage to
2065
spunky
courageous and determined
2066
beneficent
generous
2067
pesky
annoying
2068
attenuated
having been reduced in force, effect, or value
2069
disarming
having the effect of allaying suspicion or hostility, especially through charm
2070
labored
done with great effort and difficulty
2071
snub
rebuff, ignore, or spurn disdainfully
2072
stalemate
a situation in which further progress seems impossible
2073
secular
denoting attitudes, activities, or other things that have no religious basis
2074
jubilation
a feeling of great happiness and triumph
2075
obscene
offensive to moral principles; repugnant
2076
cesspool
a disgusting or corrupt place
2077
barricade
block or defend with an improvised barrier
2078
strong-arm
to force someone to do something
2079
leaven
a pervasive influence that modifies something or transforms it for the better
2080
smarmy
ingratiating and wheedling in a way that is perceived as insincere or excessive
2081
preeminent
surpassing all others
2082
chattel
an item of property other than real estate
2083
offhand
ungraciously or offensively nonchalant in manner
2084
indispensable
absolutely necessary
2085
spooked
frightened
2086
assent
express approval or agreement
2087
mouthpiece
one that expresses or interprets another’s views
2088
reinstate
restore someone or something to their former position or condition
2089
tutelage
protection of or authority over someone
2090
desensitized
having been made less sensitive
2091
hunch
a feeling or guess based on intuition rather than known facts
2092
wrangling
engagement in a long, complicated dispute or argument
2093
vacate
leave a place that one previously occupied
2094
disadvantaged
in unfavorable circumstances, especially with regard to financial or social opportunities
2095
smug
having excessive pride in oneself
2096
contraband
goods that have been imported or exported illegally
2097
ardent
enthusiastic or passionate
2098
tepid
only slightly warm; showing little enthusiasm
2099
blasé
unimpressed or indifferent to something because one has experienced or seen it so often before
2100
deferential
showing deference; respectful
2101
obtrusive
prominent in an unwelcome way
2102
hue
a color or shade
2103
emanate
issue or spread out from a source
2104
inertia
a tendency to do nothing or to remain unchanged
2105
feat
an achievement that requires great courage, skill, or strength
2106
ogle
stare at in a lecherous manner
2107
fortify
strengthen with defensive works so as to protect it against attack
2108
clouded
make less clear or transparent
2109
dispositional
relating to a natural tendency toward a particular condition or action
2110
behest
a person’s orders
2111
piecemeal
in an unsystematic way
2112
whim
a sudden desire or change of mind
2113
pretense
an attempt to make something that is not the case appear true
2114
platonic
intimate and affectionate but not sexual
2115
adamant
utterly unyielding in attitude or opinion in spite of urgings
2116
morale
the confidence, enthusiasm, and discipline of a person or group at a particular time
2117
crux
the decisive or most important point at issue
2118
forbidding
unfriendly in appearance
2119
disinclined
unwilling, reluctant
2120
incompetent
not competent
2121
unsurprisingly
in a way that does not cause surprise
2122
internalize
make attitudes or behavior part of one’s nature by learning or unconscious assimilation
2123
pseudointellectual
a person who claims proficiency in scholarly or artistic activities while lacking in-depth knowledge or critical understanding
2124
ignoble
not honorable in character or purpose
2125
pointed
(of a remark or look) expressing criticism in a direct or unambiguous way
2126
relent
abandon or mitigate a harsh intention or cruel treatment
2127
zeal
great energy or enthusiasm in pursuit of an objective
2128
power hungry
having a strong desire for power
2129
retronym
a new term created from an existing word in order to distinguish it from the meaning that has emerged through progress or technological development
2130
scree
a mass of small loose stones that form or cover a slope on a mountain
2131
indiscriminately
in a random manner
2132
incredulous
unable to believe something
2133
corrode
destroy or damage slowly
2134
apathy
lack of interest, enthusiasm, or concern
2135
awestruck
filled with awe
2136
aphorism
a concise, terse, laconic, or memorable expression of a general truth or principle; often handed down by tradition
2137
detract
diminish the worth or value of
2138
foregone
past
2139
arduous
involving strenuous effort
2140
schism
a split between strongly opposed sections or parties, caused by differences in opinions and beliefs
2141
reap
receive a reward or benefit as a consequence of one’s own or other people’s actions
2142
novel
a new and unusual kind
2143
postscript
an additional statement or action that provides further information
2144
ordure
excrement; something regarded as abhorrent
2145
agency
the capacity to act
2146
sprawl
an ungainly or carelessly relaxed position in which one’s arms and legs are spread out
2147
consign
deliver something to a person’s custody, typically for it to be sold
2148
demolition
the action of demolishing something
2149
skittish
playfully frivolous or unpredictable
2150
composed
calm
2151
inure
accustom someone to something, especially something unpleasant
2152
endanger
put someone or something in danger
2153
in vain
without success or a result
2154
perfunctory
carried out with minimum effort or reflection
2155
earshot
the range over which one can hear or be heard
2156
brandish
wave or flourish something, esp. a weapon, as a threat
2157
infallible
incapable of making mistakes or being wrong
2158
incidence
the frequency of a disease, crime, or something else undesirable
2159
waive
refrain from insisting on or using a right or claim
2160
industrious
diligent and hard-working
2161
prod
poke someone
2162
blight
a thing that spoils or damages something
2163
barter
exchange goods or services for other goods or services without using money
2164
safeguard
a measure taken to protect someone or something; to protect from harm
2165
intuition
the ability to understand something immediately, without the need for conscious reasoning
2166
flout
openly disregard
2167
bar
prevent someone from doing something or going somewhere
2168
restful
having a quiet and soothing quality
2169
adversarial
characterized by conflict or opposition
2170
encapsulate
express the essential features of something succinctly
2171
iota
an extremely small amount
2172
incensed
enraged
2173
contemptible
deserving contempt; despicable
2174
degenerative
tending to deteriorate
2175
reinvigorate
give new energy or strength to
2176
culpability
responsibility for a fault or wrong
2177
pugnacious
eager to argue
2178
schematic
symbolic and simplified
2179
abhorrent
inspiring disgust
2180
balk
hesitate to accept something
2181
unmoved
not affected by emotion or excitement
2182
implode
collapse; fail
2183
implausible
failing to convince
2184
formidable
inspiring fear or respect through being impressively large, powerful, intense, or capable
2185
undeterred
persevering with something despite setbacks
2186
risible
provoking laughter
2187
acculturation
assimilation to a different culture, typically the dominant one
2188
satirist
a writer of satire
2189
mawkish
sentimental in a sickly way
2190
sobriety
the quality of being staid or solemn
2191
insufferable
intolerable; having unbearable arrogance
2192
compromised
impaired or diminished in function
2193
summative
cumulative
2194
ascertain
find something out for certain
2195
hermetic
complete and airtight
2196
zinger
a striking remark
2197
expeditious
done with speed and efficiency
2198
sub rosa
done in secret
2199
brash
self-assertive in a rude, noisy, or overbearing way
2200
restive
unable to keep still or silent and becoming increasingly difficult to control, especially because of impatience, dissatisfaction, or boredom
2201
humanize
make something more humane or civilized
2202
inquire
ask for information from someone
2203
exhort
strongly encourage one to do something
2204
valiant
showing courage
2205
adept
very skilled at something
2206
phenotype
the composite observable characteristics of an organism
2207
slew
slide uncontrollably
2208
hawker
a person who travels around selling goods, typically advertising them by shouting
2209
discord
disagreement
2210
testament
something that serves as evidence of a specified fact, event, or quality
2211
derogate
detract from
2212
gateway
access or entry to a place
2213
dotage
the period of life in which someone is old and weak
2214
entangle
cause to become twisted; involve someone in a complicated circumstance
2215
ire
anger
2216
transcend
go beyond the limits of
2217
murky
not fully explained or understood; dark and gloomy, especially due to thick mist
2218
quibble
raise objections about a trivial matter
2219
cultivate
try to acquire (a quality, sentiment, or skill)
2220
first-rate
excellent
2221
surmise
suppose that something is true without having evidence to confirm it
2222
abscond
leave hurriedly and secretly, typically to avoid detection
2223
affable
friendly, good-natured, and easy to talk to
2224
scandalous
causing general public outrage by a perceived offense against morality or law
2225
loathsome
causing hatred or disgust
2226
embellish
make something more attractive by adding decorative details or features; make a story more interesting by adding extra details, especially ones that are not true
2227
noble
having high moral principles and ideals
2228
backfire
to have a result opposite to what was planned
2229
rectitude
morally correct behavior or thinking
2230
pervasive
spreading widely throughout an area or group of people
2231
ponderous
slow and clumsy because of great weight
2232
gaudy
extravagantly bright or showy, typically so as to be tasteless
2233
dicey
unpredictable and potentially dangerous
2234
exhume
dig out from underground
2235
alight
descend from a train, bus, or other form of transport
2236
recidivism
the tendency of a convicted criminal to reoffend
2237
sneer
smile or speak in a contemptuous or mocking manner
2238
stonewall
delay or block by refusing to answer questions or by giving evasive replies
2239
vociferous
vehement or clamorous
2240
spate
a large number of similar things or events happening in quick succession
2241
deprecate
express disapproval of
2242
hospitable
friendly and welcoming to strangers or guests
2243
quip
a witty remark
2244
elevate
raise to a more important or impressive level
2245
inept
having no skill
2246
pragmatist
a person who is guided more by practical considerations than by ideals
2247
hurl
utter abuse vehemently
2248
impasse
a situation in which no progress is possible, especially because of disagreement; a deadlock
2249
assimilate
take in information, ideas, or culture and understand fully
2250
ultracrepidarian
expressing opinions on matters outside the scope of one's knowledge
2251
exceptional
outstanding
2252
detritus
waste or debris of any kind
2253
dubious
doubting; not to be relied upon; suspect
2254
reminiscent
tending to remind one of something
2255
sodomize
have anal intercourse with
2256
sedition
conduct or speech inciting people to rebel against authority
2257
wrongheaded
misguided; showing bad judgment
2258
outlay
an amount of money spent on something
2259
blip
an unexpected, minor deviation from a general trend
2260
pent-up
closely confined or held back
2261
insolent
showing an arrogant lack of respect
2262
precipitous
done suddenly and without careful consideration; dangerously high or steep
2263
incriminating
making someone appear guilty of a crime
2264
catalyst
a person or thing that precipitates an event
2265
morph
to gradually change
2266
conduit
a channel for conveying water or other fluid
2267
paragon
a model of excellence/perfection
2268
fittingly
in a way that is appropriate under the circumstances
2269
effigy
a sculpture or model of a person
2270
stooge
a person who serves merely to support others, particularly in doing unpleasant work
2271
monotony
lack of variety and interest; tedious repetition and routine; sameness of pitch or tone in a sound or utterance
2272
empirical
based on or verifiable by observation or experience rather than theory or pure logic
2273
gaggle
a flock of geese; a disorderly or noisy group of people
2274
progeny
offspring
2275
unrelenting
not yielding in strength, severity, or determination
2276
inviolate
free of injury or violation
2277
incontinent
lacking self-restraint; uncontrolled
2278
denounce
publicly declare to be wrong or evil
2279
inter alia
among other things
2280
garnishee
a third party who is served notice by a court to surrender money in settlement of a debt or claim
2281
sophistical
plausible but misleading
2282
aesthetic
concerned with beauty
2283
collateral
additional but subordinate; secondary
2284
insensate
lacking sense or awareness; lacking sympathy
2285
tizzy
a state of nervous excitement or confusion
2286
veracity
accuracy
2287
jubilee
a special anniversary of an event, especially one celebrating twenty-five or fifty years of a reign or activity
2288
hijack
unlawfully seize (an aircraft, ship, or car) in transit and force it to go to a different destination or use it for one’s own purposes
2289
inapposite
out of place
2290
litigious
unreasonably prone to go to law to settle disputes
2291
escapade
an act involving excitement, daring, or adventure
2292
mea culpa
an acknowledgment of one’s fault or error
2293
monumental
great in importance, extent, or size
2294
mindless
acting without concern for consequences; so repetitive as to be performed automatically without thought
2295
opsimath
a person who begins to learn or study only late in life
2296
compartment
divide something into separate parts
2297
dawning
the beginning or first appearance of something
2298
seriatim
taking one subject after another in regular order; point by point
2299
foist
to force someone to accept or deal with something they do not want
2300
afoul
into conflict or difficulty with
2301
alchemy
a seemingly magical process of transformation, creation, or combination
2302
jeer
make rude and mocking remarks, typically in a loud voice
2303
grim
forbidding or uninviting
2304
annex
add as an extra or subordinate part, especially to a document
2305
amalgam
a mixture/blend
2306
panacea
a solution or remedy for all difficulties or diseases
2307
feign
pretend to be affected by a feeling, state, or injury
2308
clairvoyant
having an ability to perceive events in the future or beyond normal sensory contact
2309
harebrained
rash; ill-judged
2310
surrogate
a substitute, especially a person deputizing for another in a specific role or office
2311
erudition
having great knowledge
2312
chasm
a profound difference between people, viewpoints, feelings, etc.
2313
dignify
make something seem worthy and impressive
2314
befall
(of something bad) happen to someone
2315
cede
give up power or territory
2316
dyad
something that consists of two elements or parts
2317
unparalleled
having no parallel or equal
2318
revulsion
a sense of disgust and loathing
2319
penchant
a strong liking for something or tendency to do something
2320
fixate
cause someone to acquire an obsessive attachment to someone or something
2321
magnitude
extent of something
2322
twinge
a sudden, sharp localized pain
2323
requisite
made necessary by particular circumstances
2324
alacrity
brisk and cheerful readiness
2325
complacency
a feeling of smug or uncritical satisfaction with oneself or one’s achievement
2326
undertone
an underlying quality or feeling
2327
dovetail
to fit together closely or neatly
2328
posterity
all future generations of people
2329
extemporaneous
spoken or done without preparation
2330
nuanced
involving subtle distinctions
2331
triage
assign degrees of urgency to
2332
formidable
causing fear, dread, or apprehension
2333
cohort
companion, colleague
2334
quagmire
an awkward or complex situation
2335
actualize
make a reality of
2336
tenement
a large, old building that is divided into a number of individual apartments
2337
demur
to raise doubts, show reluctance
2338
contravene
violate the order of (a law, treaty, or code of conduct)
2339
abject
experienced or present to the maximum degree
2340
boorish
optimistic
2341
imperturbable
unable to be upset or excited; calm
2342
impose
force something unwelcome to be accepted
2343
explication
the process of analyzing and developing an idea in detail
2344
egregious
outstandingly bad
2345
torrent
a sudden, violent, and copious outpouring of words or feelings
2346
flounder
struggle helplessly
2347
wry
expressing dry, especially mocking, humor
2348
relegate
consign or dismiss to an inferior rank or position
2349
squarely
in a direct and uncompromising manner
2350
soporific
tending to induce sleep
2351
irate
characterized by great anger
2352
travail
painful/laborious effort
2353
hooey
nonsense
2354
macabre
disturbing and horrifying because of involvement with or depiction of death and injury
2355
mercurial
subject to unpredictable changes of mood
2356
iridescent
showing luminous colors that seem to change when seen from different angles
2357
tremor
an involuntary quivering movement
2358
remonstrate
make a forcefully reproachful protest
2359
analogously
similarly
2360
ablaze
burning fiercely; filled with anger or another strong emotion
2361
invaluable
valuable beyond estimation; priceless
2362
indisposed
slightly unwell; averse, unwilling
2363
tireless
showing great effort or energy
2364
ruthless
showing no pity or compassion for others
2365
spearhead
lead an attack or movement
2366
egalitarian
relating to or believing in the principle that all people are equal and deserve equal rights and opportunities
2367
trumpet
proclaim widely
2368
scuttlebutt
rumor, gossip
2369
ballistic
suddenly excited, upset, or angry
2370
wholesome
promoting moral well-being; suggestive of good health
2371
goings-on
events or behavior, especially of an unusual or suspect nature
2372
shoehorn
force into an inadequate space
2373
saturate
cause something to become thoroughly soaked with liquid so that no more can be absorbed
2374
permissiveness
excessive freedom of behavior
2375
viable
feasible
2376
sensational
very impressive
2377
acuity
sharpness or keenness of thought, vision, or hearing
2378
forcefully
in a strong and assertive manner
2379
ardor
enthusiasm or passion
2380
heedless
showing a reckless lack of care or attention
2381
sumptuous
splendid and expensive-looking
