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Aback

A

Surprised; Startled

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Abate

A

To lesson; To decrease

3
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Abdicate

A

To give up

4
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Abduct

A

To take away; To kidnap

5
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Aberration

A

Abnormality

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Abet

A

to aid; Encourage

7
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Abeyance

A

A postponement

8
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Abhor

A

To hate

9
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Abide

A

To remain or put up with

10
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Abject

A

Miserable

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Abjure

A

to give up (rights); To deny

12
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Ablution

A

cleansing

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Abolition

A

doing away with

14
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Abominate

A

to dislike strongly

15
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Aborigine

A

original inhabitant

16
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Abortive

A

unsucessful

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Abrade

A

To wear or scrape away

18
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Abridge

A

to shorten or diminish

19
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Abrogate

A

to abolish

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Abscond

A

To leave secretly

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Absolve

A

to free from responsibility

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Abstemious

A

to show moderation in eating or dirnking

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Abstinence

A

self-denial; voluntary restraint

24
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Abstract

A

lacking substance; theoretical

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Abut

A

to border on; adjoin

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Abysmal

A

extremely bad

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Abyss

A

A bottomless pit; vast

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Macabre

A

Gruesome

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Machination

A

Evil design

30
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Macroscopic

A

visible to the naked eye

31
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maelstrom

A

whirlpool

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Magnanimous

A

generous

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Magnate

A

Important Person

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Maim

A

to cripple

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Maladroit

A

clumsy or unskillful

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Malady

A

disease

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malaise

A

uneasiness

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Malapropism

A

word humorously misused

39
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Malediction

A

Curse

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Malefactor

A

Villain

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Malevolent

A

harmful

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Malfeasence

A

wrongdoing

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Malicious

A

Spiteful

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Malign

A

to speak badly about

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Malignant

A

Evil

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Malingerer

A

one who pretends to be ill to avoid work

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Malleable

A

adaptable

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Manacle

A

handcuff

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Mandarin

A

influential person

50
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Mandate

A

an order

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Manifest

A

Obvious

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Manifold

A

Many

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Manipulate

A

to handle with skill; to influence a person

54
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Manumit

A

to set free

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Maraud

A

to raid

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Maritime

A

pertaining to the ocean

57
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Marquee

A

a canopy over an entrance

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Marred

A

damaged; ruined

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Martial

A

Warlike

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Martinet

A

A Strict Disciplinarian

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Masochist

A

One who enjoys his own pain

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Masticate

A

to chew

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Matriarchy

A

a society in which the mother is the head of the family

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Matrix

A

A place of origin

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Maudlin

A

very sentimental

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Maul

A

to injure

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Mausoleum

A

large tomb

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Maverick

A

a noncomformist

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Mawkish

A

overly sentimental

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Maxim

A

a proverb or saying

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Meager

A

inadequate; of poor quality

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Mean

A

nasty of offensive; inferior or low; an average

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Meander

A

to wander aimlessly

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Mediate

A

to settle a dispute

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Meditate

A

to think deeply

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Medley

A

A mixture

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Megalomania

A

exaggeration of one’s own greatness

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Melancholy

A

depressed

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Melee

A

noisy fight

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Mellifluous

A

sweet-sounding

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Melodramatic

A

overly emotional

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Menace

A

a threat

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Menage

A

household

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Menageria

A

collection of animals

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Mendacious

A

lying

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Mendicant

A

A beggar

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Menial

A

Degrading

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Mentor

A

Adviser or coach

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Mercantile

A

pertaining to merchants

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Mercenary

A

acts only for money

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Mercurial

A

unpredictably

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Meretricious

A

gaudy or showy

93
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Merger

A

a joining together

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Mesmerize

A

hypnotize

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Metamorphosis

A

a transformation

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Metaphor

A

comparison

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Metaphysics

A

beyond what is natural

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Mete

A

to distribute

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Meteoric

A

Swift rise

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Meticulous

A

Extremely careful

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Metropolis

A

large city

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Mettle

A

courage

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Miasma

A

Pollution

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Microcosm

A

a little word

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Mien

A

Manner

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Milieu

A

Environment; setting

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Militant

A

Ready and willing to fight

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Millenium

A

a thousand years

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Mimic

A

to imitate

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Minion

A

a devoted follower

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Minute

A

unit of time or small and insignificant

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Mire

A

swampy ground; to sink down

113
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Mirth

A

joy or laughter

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Misanthrope

A

a hater of mankind

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Misapprehension

A

A misunderstanding

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Miscegenation

A

mixture of races

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Mischance

A

unlucky accident; bad luck

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Misconstrue

A

Misinterpret

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Miscreant

A

A vicious person

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Misdemeanor

A

A less serious crime

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Miser

A

One who hoards money excessively

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Misgiving

A

Doubt; suspicion

123
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Misnomer

A

an error in name

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Misogamy

A

hatred of marriage

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Misogynist

A

woman-hater

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Missive

A

letter

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Mitigate

A

to make less severe

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Mnemonic

A

pertaining to memory

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Mock

A

to ridicule or insult

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Modicum

A

a small amount

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Modish

A

stylish

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Modulate

A

to tone down

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Mogul

A

powerful person

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Mollify

A

to calm or appease

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Molt

A

to shed

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Momentous

A

very important

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Monarchy

A

one ruler

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Monastic

A

self-denying

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Monitor

A

one who watches

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Monograph

A

written about a single subject

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Monolithic

A

Unified or solid

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Monologue

A

speech by one person

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Monotheism

A

Belief in one god

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Monotonous

A

boring; without variety

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Monumental

A

important

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Moot

A

debatable or having no significance

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Moratorium

A

delay

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Morbid

A

Depressing

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Mordant

A

Sarcastic

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Mores

A

Customs or traditions

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Moribund

A

dying

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Morose

A

gloomy

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Mortal

A

destined to die

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Mortify

A

to embarrass or humiliate

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Motif

A

Central idea

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Motley

A

Assorted or different colors

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Mottled

A

spotted

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Mounterbank

A

A fraud

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Muddle

A

To confuse

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Mulct

A

a fine or to defraud

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Mull

A

(over) think about

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Multifarious

A

having many parts

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Mundane

A

Worldly

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Munificent

A

Generous

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Murky

A

Unclear; gloomy

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Muse

A

to think deeply

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Muster

A

to gather together

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Musty

A

stale; moldy

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Mute

A

Silent

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Muzzle

A

to restrain

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Myopic

A

having a narrow point of view

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Myriad

A

Infinitely vast in number

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Myrmidon

A

An unquestioning follower

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Nabob

A

a very wealthy person

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Nadir

A

lowest point

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Naive

A

Unsophisticated

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Nercissistic

A

vain

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Nascent

A

coming into being

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Natation

A

The Act of Swimming

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Nativity

A

Birth

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Nebulous

A

Vague

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Necromancy

A

Magic

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Nefarious

A

Evil

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Negate

A

to deny; to nullify

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Negligent

A

careless; neglectful

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Nemisis

A

Victorious rival

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Neologism

A

new use of a word

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Neophyte

A

A beginner

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Nepotism

A

Favoritism shown towards relatives

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Nether

A

Lower or under

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Nettle

A

to irritate

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Neutralize

A

to make ineffective

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Nexus

A

Connection or link

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Nicety

A

Dainty or delicate

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Niche

A

Recess in a wall or best place for a person

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Niggardly

A

stingy

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Niggle

A

petty

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Nihilism

A

total rejection of law

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Nimble

A

quick

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Nirvana

A

Place of great happiness

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Nocturnal

A

pertaining to night

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Nodule

A

A small lump

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Noisome

A

harmful or offensive

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Nomadic

A

Wandering

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Nomenclature

A

a set of terms

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Nominal

A

in name only; unimportant

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Non Sequitur

A

something that is not logical

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Nonage

A

Immaturity

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Nonchalant

A

Casual

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Noncommittal

A

no definite point of view

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Nonentity

A

person of little importance

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Nonpareil

A

unequaled

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Nonplus

A

to confuse

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Nostalgic

A

longing for the past

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Nostrum

A

Questionable medicine

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Notorious

A

having a bad reputation

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Novel

A

New; unusal

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Novice

A

A beginner

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Noxious

A

harmful to health

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Nuance

A

small variation in meaning or color

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Nub

A

a small piece

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Nugatory

A

Worthless

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Nullify

A

to make useless

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Numismatist

A

coin collector

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Nupital

A

pertain to marriage

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Nurture

A

to nourish; to sustain

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Nutriment

A

Nourishment

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Oaf

A

a dunce

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Obdurate

A

Stubborn

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Obeisance

A

Gesture expressing deep respect

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Obfuscate

A

to confuse

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Objective

A

unbiased

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Oblation

A

an offering

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Obligatory

A

required

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Oblique

A

indirect

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Oblivious

A

unmindful; unaware

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Obloquy

A

bad reputation resulting from public disgrace

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Obscure

A

not clear; partially hidden

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Obsequious

A

Submissive or overly attentive

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Obsequy

A

A funeral rite

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Absess

A

to control the thoughts or feelings of a person

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Obstinate

A

Stubborn

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Obstreperous

A

loud and unruly

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Obtrude

A

to push something toward or upon a person

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Obtuse

A

slow to understand

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Obviate

A

to prevent

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Occidental

A

western

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Occlude

A

to close; to block out

249
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Occult

A

Secret or mysterious

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Ocular

A

pertaining to sight

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Odious

A

disgusting

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Odoriferous

A

giving off a pleasant smell

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Odyssey

A

a long journey

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Offal

A

garbage

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Officious

A

interfering

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Ogle

A

to look at with desire

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Ogre

A

monster

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Olfactory

A

pertaining to smell

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Oligarchy

A

government by only a few

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Omen

A

a sign which indicates the future

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Ominous

A

threatening

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Omnifarious

A

of all kinds

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Omnipotent

A

all-powerful

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Omniscient

A

all-knowing

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Omnivorous

A

eating anything; absorbing everything

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Onerous

A

burdensome

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Onslaught

A

a furious attack

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Onus

A

a burden

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Opaque

A

not transparent; not letting light pass through

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Opiate

A

narcotic; causing sleep

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Opprobrious

A

Shameful

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Opt

A

to choose

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Optimist

A

one who sees the good side of things

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Optimum

A

the best; most favorable

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Opulent

A

rich; luxurious

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Oracular

A

mysterious

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Oration

A

a speech

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Orbit

A

a path around an object

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Ordain

A

to order or establish

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Ordinance

A

a law

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Organic

A

fundamental or essential

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Orient

A

an area of the Far East; to adjust

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Orifice

A

an opening

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Ornate

A

showy

285
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Ornithology

A

study of birds

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Q

Orthodox

A

accepting traditional beliefs; conventional

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Oscillate

A

to swing or move back and forth

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Ossify

A

to change into bone or become rigid

289
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Ostensible

A

Apparent

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Q

Ostentatious

A

showing off

291
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Ostracize

A

to banish

292
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Overt

A

open; not hidden

293
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Ovine

A

like a sheep

294
Q

Ovoid

A

egg-shaped

295
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Pacify

A

to calm down

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Pact

A

an agreement

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Paean

A

song of joy

298
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Palatable

A

Pleasant to taste

299
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Palatial

A

Magnificent

300
Q

Paleontology

A

study of prehistoric life

301
Q

Pall

A

Something that covers or to be unpleasant

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Palliate

A

to lesson

303
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Pallid

A

pale; dull

304
Q

Palpable

A

capable of being touched

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Palpitate

A

to beat rapidly

306
Q

Palsy

A

Muscle Paralysis

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Paltry

A

Worthless; small

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Panacea

A

an answer for all problems

309
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Panache

A

a showy manner

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Pandemonium

A

Confusion

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Panegyric

A

an expression of praise

312
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Pang

A

a sharp pain

313
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Panoply

A

suit of armor; any protective covering

314
Q

Panorama

A

unlimited view; comprehensive survery

315
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Parable

A

a simple story giving a moral or religious lesson

316
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Paradigm

A

a model; an example

317
Q

Paradox

A

a statement that contradictory, but probably true

318
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Paragon

A

a model of perfection

319
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Paramount

A

Supreme

320
Q

Paraphernilia

A

Equipment

321
Q

Parched

A

Extremely thirsty

322
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Pariah

A

an outcast

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Parley

A

a conference

324
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Parochial

A

limited or related to a church

325
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Parody

A

a work which imitates another in a satirical way

326
Q

Paroxysm

A

a sudden outburst

327
Q

Parrot

A

to repeat or imitate

328
Q

Parry

A

to avoid something such as a blow; to evade

329
Q

Parsimonious

A

stingy

330
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Partisan

A

a strong supporter

331
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passe

A

out-of-date

332
Q

passive

A

submissive

333
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Pastoral

A

pertaining to the country

334
Q

Patent

A

government protection for an invention; obvious

335
Q

Paternal

A

Fatherly

336
Q

Pathogenic

A

causing disease

337
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Pathos

A

deep feeling of pity

338
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Patriarch

A

a person regarded as a founder or father

339
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Patrician

A

Aristocratic

340
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Patrimony

A

Inherited right

341
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Patronage

A

the power to make appointments to government jobs

342
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Patronize

A

to be a customer or to talk down to

343
Q

Paucity

A

Scarcity; lack of

344
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Peccadillo

A

A Minor offense

345
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Pectoral

A

pertaining to the chest

346
Q

Peculate

A

to steal

347
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Pecuniary

A

pertaining to money

348
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Pedagogue

A

a schoolteacher

349
Q

Pedantic

A

to show off one’s knowledge

350
Q

Pedestrian

A

ordinary; common; banal

351
Q

Pedigree

A

a record of ancestors

352
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Peer

A

an equal or to look at closely

353
Q

Peerless

A

without equal

354
Q

Peevish

A

hard to please

355
Q

Pejorative

A

insulting

356
Q

Pellucid

A

Transparent

357
Q

Pelt

A

skin of an animal; to throw

358
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Penal

A

pertaining to punishment

359
Q

Penchant

A

a strong liking for

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Penitent

A

expressing sorrow for a wrongdoing

361
Q

Pensive

A

thoughtful

362
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Penury

A

extreme poverty

363
Q

Peon

A

common worker

364
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Perceive

A

to observe or understand

365
Q

Perceptible

A

recognizable

366
Q

Perceptive

A

quick witted; keen

367
Q

Perdition

A

damnation

368
Q

Peregrinate

A

to travel; journey

369
Q

Peremptory

A

decisive or final

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Q

Perennial

A

lasting for a long time

371
Q

Perfidious

A

deceitful; unfaithful

372
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Perforce

A

of necessity

373
Q

Perfunctory

A

Routine

374
Q

Perigree

A

point nearest to the earth

375
Q

Periphery

A

outside boundary; unimportant area of subject

376
Q

Permeate

A

to spread throughout

377
Q

Pernicious

A

destrutive

378
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Peroration

A

the concluding part of a speech

379
Q

Perpetrate

A

to be guilty of

380
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Perpetuate

A

cause to continue

381
Q

Perplex

A

confuse

382
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Perquisite

A

something additional to regular pay

383
Q

Persevere

A

to endure

384
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Personification

A

giving human qualities to a non-human being or to abstract ideas

385
Q

Perspicacity

A

sharp insight

386
Q

Perspicuity

A

clearness

387
Q

Pert

A

bold; lively

388
Q

Pertinent

A

to the point

389
Q

Perturb

A

to disturb

390
Q

Peruse

A

to read carefully

391
Q

Pervade

A

to spread throughout

392
Q

Perverse

A

contrary; stubborn

393
Q

Pervert

A

to corrupt

394
Q

Pessimist

A

one who sees the worst

395
Q

Petrify

A

to paralyze with fear

396
Q

Petrology

A

Study of rocks

397
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Petty

A

unimportant

398
Q

Petulant

A

irritable

399
Q

Phalanx

A

compact group of people

400
Q

Phenomenon

A

extraordinary (fact or occurrence)

401
Q

Philander

A

to engage in many love affairs

402
Q

Philanthropy

A

generosity to mankind

403
Q

Philately

A

stamp collecting

404
Q

Philippic

A

a verbal attack

405
Q

Philistine

A

uncultured

406
Q

Phlegmatic

A

unemotional

407
Q

Phobia

A

intense fear

408
Q

Phoenix

A

a bird symbolizing immortality

409
Q

Picaresque

A

adventurous scoundrel

410
Q

Piddling

A

Petty

411
Q

Piecemeal

A

Bit by bit

412
Q

Pied

A

many-colored; variegated

413
Q

Piety

A

devotion

414
Q

Pigment

A

dye

415
Q

Pilgrimage

A

a journey to a holy place

416
Q

Pillage

A

to loot

417
Q

Pillory

A

to expose to public ridicule

418
Q

Pinnacle

A

highest point

419
Q

Pious

A

religious; deeply devoted to religion

420
Q

Piquant

A

stimulating to the taste; exciting

421
Q

Pique

A

to irritate

422
Q

Piscine

A

of or like a fish

423
Q

Pithy

A

to the point

424
Q

Pittance

A

Small Amount

425
Q

Pivotal

A

crucial; critical; important

426
Q

Placard

A

small poster

427
Q

Placate

A

to calm

428
Q

Placebo

A

harmless; phony medicine

429
Q

Placid

A

Calm

430
Q

Plague

A

A contagious disease; to trouble

431
Q

Plaintive

A

sorrwoful

432
Q

Platitude

A

a dull or trite remark

433
Q

Platonic

A

spiritual; free from sensual desire

434
Q

Plaudit

A

applause; any expression of approval

435
Q

Plausible

A

apparently true; reasonable

436
Q

Plebian

A

pertaining to the lower classes

437
Q

Plenary

A

complete or absolute

438
Q

Plethora

A

abundance

439
Q

Pliant

A

easily bent

440
Q

Plight

A

a sad situation

441
Q

Ploy

A

a trick

442
Q

Pluck

A

to pull at; courage

443
Q

Plumb

A

to measure

444
Q

Plutocracy

A

rule by the wealthy class

445
Q

Poach

A

hunt or fish illegally

446
Q

Podium

A

a platform

447
Q

Poignant

A

distressing; affecting the emotions

448
Q

Polarize

A

to separate into opposing groups

449
Q

Polemic

A

a controversy

450
Q

Politic

A

dramatic

451
Q

Poltroon

A

a coward

452
Q

Polychromatic

A

many-colored

453
Q

Polyglot

A

speaking or writing several languages

454
Q

Polymorphic

A

having many forms

455
Q

Polytheism

A

belief in many forms

456
Q

Pomp

A

show or display

457
Q

Ponder

A

to think deeply

458
Q

Ponderous

A

heavy

459
Q

Porcine

A

like a pig

460
Q

Portable

A

capable of being carried

461
Q

Portal

A

door or entrance

462
Q

Portentous

A

warning

463
Q

Portly

A

large

464
Q

Posterity

A

future generations

465
Q

Posthumous

A

after death

466
Q

Postulate

A

to assume

467
Q

Potable

A

drinkable

468
Q

Potent

A

powerful

469
Q

Potentate

A

ruler

470
Q

Potential

A

capacity or ability

471
Q

Potion

A

a drink

472
Q

Potpourri

A

a mixture

473
Q

Pragmatic

A

practical

474
Q

Prate

A

to talk long and pointlessly

475
Q

Precarious

A

uncertain or risky

476
Q

Precedent

A

an act used as an example

477
Q

Precept

A

a rule of conduct

478
Q

Precipice

A

cliff

479
Q

Precipitate

A

to bring about an action

480
Q

Precipitous

A

extremely steep

481
Q

Precis

A

brief summary

482
Q

Preclude

A

to shut out; prevent

483
Q

Precocious

A

prematurely developed

484
Q

Precursor

A

a forerunner

485
Q

Predecessor

A

one who comes before another

486
Q

Predicate

A

to declare

487
Q

Predilection

A

a liking; preference; inclination

488
Q

Predispose

A

inclined in advance

489
Q

Preeminent

A

standing our above all others

490
Q

Preen

A

to dress

491
Q

Prehensile

A

adapted for grasping something

492
Q

Premeditate

A

to plan beforehand

493
Q

Premier

A

first in importance

494
Q

Premise

A

statement made as a basis of an argument

495
Q

Premonition

A

forewarning

496
Q

Preponderance

A

superiority in quantity; dominance

497
Q

Preposterous

A

ridiculous

498
Q

Prerogative

A

privilege

499
Q

Presage

A

to indicate or warn in advance

500
Q

Prescience

A

knowledge of things before they happen

501
Q

Presentiment

A

anticipation, especially of something evil

502
Q

Prestige

A

importance

503
Q

Presumptuous

A

boldly assuming

504
Q

Pretentious

A

showy; self-important; pompous

505
Q

Preternatural

A

abnormal

506
Q

Pretext

A

a false reason

507
Q

Prevail

A

to succeed

508
Q

Prevaricate

A

to lie

509
Q

Prim

A

formal; proper

510
Q

Primeval

A

of the earliest times

511
Q

Primogeniture

A

state of being the first born

512
Q

Primordial

A

original

513
Q

Primp

A

to dress up in a funny away

514
Q

Prismatic

A

many-colored

515
Q

Pristine

A

many-colored

516
Q

Pristine

A

uncorrupted; in its original state

517
Q

Privation

A

loss of something essential

518
Q

Privy

A

having knowledge of something private

519
Q

Probe

A

to investigate or examine

520
Q

Probity

A

honesty

521
Q

Proclivity

A

tendency

522
Q

Procrastinate

A

to postpone

523
Q

Procreate

A

to produce

524
Q

Procrustean

A

to get conformity at any cost

525
Q

Procure

A

to obtain

526
Q

Prodigal

A

wasteful

527
Q

Prodigious

A

enormous; great amount

528
Q

Profane

A

showing disrespect

529
Q

Profess

A

to acknowledge or admit

530
Q

Proffer

A

to offer

531
Q

Proficiency

A

skill; ability

532
Q

Profilgate

A

immoral or extremely wasteful

533
Q

Profound

A

very deep; insightful

534
Q

Profuse

A

abundant

535
Q

Progeny

A

descendants

536
Q

Prognosticate

A

to predict; to fortell

537
Q

Proletarian

A

a member of the working class

538
Q

Proliferate

A

to increase or expand

539
Q

Prolific

A

productive

540
Q

Prolix

A

tediously long and wordy

541
Q

Prologue

A

introduction

542
Q

Promenade

A

a stroll or a walk; an area used for walking

543
Q

Promiscuous

A

sexually loose

544
Q

Promontory

A

piece of land that juts out

545
Q

Promulgate

A

to advocate

546
Q

Prone

A

lying flat

547
Q

Propogate

A

to multiply

548
Q

Propensity

A

inclination

549
Q

Prophetic

A

predicting

550
Q

Propinquity

A

closeness

551
Q

Propitious

A

favorable

552
Q

Propriety

A

conformity; apporpriateness

553
Q

Prosaic

A

commonplace or dull

554
Q

Proscribe

A

to denounce; exile

555
Q

Proselyte

A

a convert

556
Q

Prospectus

A

a report describing a new project

557
Q

Prostrate

A

lying flat

558
Q

Protagonist

A

main character

559
Q

Protean

A

changeable

560
Q

Protege

A

one who has been instructed by another

561
Q

Protocol

A

etiquette observed by diplomats

562
Q

Prototype

A

the original

563
Q

Protract

A

to prolong

564
Q

Protrude

A

to stick out

565
Q

Proverbial

A

well-known

566
Q

Provident

A

having foresight; prudent

567
Q

Provincial

A

unsophisticated; narrow; limited

568
Q

Provisional

A

temporary

569
Q

Proviso

A

a condition

570
Q

Provoke

A

to irritate

571
Q

Prowess

A

skill or strength

572
Q

Prozimity

A

nearness

573
Q

Proxy

A

one who acts in place of another

574
Q

Prudence

A

good judgement; cautious; careful

575
Q

Prune

A

to cut off or lop off such as twigs, branches, or roots

576
Q

Prurient

A

lustful; obscene; lewd

577
Q

Pseudo

A

false

578
Q

Pseudonym

A

an assumed name

579
Q

Psyche

A

the human spirit

580
Q

Puerile

A

immature

581
Q

Pugilist

A

a boxer

582
Q

Pugnacious

A

eager to fight

583
Q

Puissant

A

powerful

584
Q

Pulchritude

A

beauty

585
Q

Pulmonary

A

pertaining to the lungs

586
Q

Pulverize

A

crush or grind; totally destroy

587
Q

Pummel

A

to beat or thrash with the fists

588
Q

Pun

A

the use of words that sound alike but differ in meaning

589
Q

Punctilious

A

presice

590
Q

Pundit

A

an expert

591
Q

Pungent

A

having a sharp taste or smell; severely critical or sarcastic

592
Q

Punitive

A

pertaining to punishment

593
Q

Puny

A

weak

594
Q

Purge

A

to purify

595
Q

Puritanical

A

strict

596
Q

Purloin

A

to steal

597
Q

Purvey

A

to supply

598
Q

Pusillanimous

A

cowardly

599
Q

Putative

A

supposed; believed

600
Q

Putrefy

A

to decay

601
Q

Pyre

A

a funeral fire

602
Q

Pyretic

A

pertaining to fever

603
Q

Pyromaniac

A

one who likes to start fires

604
Q

Quadruped

A

a four-footed animal

605
Q

Quaff

A

to gulp; to drink in large quantities

606
Q

Quagmire

A

a swamp; a difficult situation

607
Q

Quail

A

to lose courage

608
Q

Quaint

A

pleasant or amusing

609
Q

Qualm

A

a feeling of uneasiness

610
Q

Quandry

A

a puzzling situation

611
Q

Quarry

A

being hunted

612
Q

Quash

A

to cancel

613
Q

Quasi

A

resembling

614
Q

Quaver

A

to tremble

615
Q

Quay