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James' Word List
James' Word List
MADE EASY
(MAMA EASY)
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PREFACE
This “made easy” has been prepared to meet the requirements of those
GRE aspirants, who find it very difficult to learn isolated(unrelated) words. It is true that
its very tough to learn isolated words. This guide might help you to prepare in easier way
by using groups of “related” words. I prepared this to meet my own requirements during
my preparation for the GRE on sep 6, 2002. My friend Balaji.R has played an EQUAL
role in preparing this file. It is with his full consent that I am uploading this file on the
net. This file is a result of our hard work for 47 days(Jun 01 2002 to July 17 2002)..This
guide has helped me a lot. So I thought it “might” help others as well. Thats why I am
uploading this. BTW, for those of you who are curious to know, My GRE score is 2200
Thanks goes to Prof.James of datamatics coaching centre, Chennai. Because, this file is
actually a soft copy of what he teaches in class(Of course, its NOT my work. I only
typed out whatever prof.James spoke.. Thats all). I know that there are some inadvertent
1) First of all, if you are a datamatics student this file might be extremely useful. For
others, it might be helpful, only if you are prepared to work very hard.
2) Please get a hard copy of this file. Print it out. Get it hard bound.(Thats what I
did). This helps because you can write some sentences formed by you in the blank
space. Do some scratch work. Underline. That means you are actively working
with the words. It really helps. With soft copy you cannot do these things. Hope
you understand what I mean. You can skip this preface(while you print) if you
want. ☺
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3) This might be very difficult. Speak out each word group loudly and record it in
your PC as MP3. Well I did do it. This helps you to hear these words(by playing
these in winamp) even when you are not actually studying.(Like when you are
bathing, relaxing, reading newspaper, chatting with friends). This is helpful.
Because, your subconscious is listening to these words. You may not be
“consciously” listening. (Psychology guys, kindly excuse me if I am wrong here.
But I think I am right here.) Besides, using the same method for learning barron’s
also helps. But please kindly understand this is only my opinion and not
necessarily the best way to learn words. In fact, this is not “The” best way. The
best way is as stated in Barron, “read extensively in a variety of fields”. For those
of us “mortals” (Read “Non IIT-ians”) , who cannot do that, I think this way
might be helpful.
DISCLAIMER:
I sincerely hope I have helped people at least in a small way by preparing this file. Even
as I say so, I remain as circumspect as ever. Though this file is the result of my work, I
strongly maintain that I am not responsible for any mistake (whatsoever) found in this
file. But I earnestly request the person who finds the mistake to kindly point it out to me.
Any person with any doubt may feel free to mail me at skmv_gre@yahoo.com
.Or mail to this group. Mailing to the group is preferable because it might be read by
others and help them as well.-☺ But please note here that I might take some time to
S.K.M.Varadhan
P.S. For those of you who are cursing me for not uploading the MS word (“.doc”) file,
one little info. The MS word (“.doc”) file “size” is more than what one floppy can hold.
Since I access internet from net café, I am unable to transport it. I have to split, un-split
and go through a lot of hell to do it. Hence, I am sorry. I cannot help it. ☺
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SYNONYMS ANTONYMS NOTES
WORD
1,abate Allay Aggravate
Alleviate Worsen
Mitigate Deteriorate
Ameliorate
Lessen
Reduce
Slacken
Assuage
Diminish
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8,abject Misery Affluence
Poverty Opulence
Penury Lucre
Impoverished Mammon
Indigence Nouveau riche
Impecunious Purloin
Pauper
Destitution
Privation
SECONDARY:
Servile(like that of slaves)
Grovel
Fawn
Obsequious
Cringing
12,abrade Scrape
Scrimp
Scrunch **
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14,abridge Concise Elaborate
Synopsis (of an epic) Exemplify
Conspectus Expatiate
Compendium Expound
Gist (of a book) Magnify
Abstract (of a thesis)
Condensed
Epitome
Crux(the most important point)
Compress
Shorten
16,absorbed Assimilate
Imbibe
SECONDARY:
incorporate
engrossed
interested
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19,abstruse Confound Clear
Unfathomable manifest
Recondite ostensible
Profound, Arcane
Incomprehensible
Not understandable
20,accolade Prize
Award
Honor
21,accoutre Array
Equip
Dress
(Uniform)
Nursewhite
PoliceKhaki
22,accrue Interest
Proceeds
Results
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26,acolyte Religious follower
Lackey
Flunky
Sycophant
Flatterer
Toady
Stooge
Parasitic
Minion
(Valet, Footman)
28,acrid Pungent
Acidic
Vinegary
32,addendum Addition
Accessory
(Adjunct), Appendix
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33,adduce Infer
Quote
Suggest
Put forth
35,admonish Scold
Chide
Upbraid
Reproach
Reprove
Admonish (UK)
Censure
Rebuke
Reprimand
Stronger Words:
Rate, Berate
Objurgate
Admonish (US)
Chastise
Castigate
39,adventitious Accidental
Fortuitous , Supervene
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40,affable Cultured Boorish
Warm Bucolic
Refined Churlish
Urbane Curt
Genial Rude
Congenial Vulgar
Polished
Civil
Suave
Cordial
Friendly
Amiable
45,allay Reduce
Allay (of pain)
lighten
Lessen
46,alleviate Reduce
Lessen (Sufferings)
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47,altercate Quarrel Composure
Tiff Poise
Bicker
Squabble
Wrangler
Jangler
Altercate
Altercation
Contentious
Disputations
Litigious
Logomachy
Spat
52,analect Epitome
Essence
Crux
Quintessence
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54,anathema Curse from church
Ex-communication
Gods curse by pope
Imprecation
Malediction
Interdiction
Proscribe
Outlawry, ban
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60,annul Repeal (in Parliament)
Rescind (Superior --- Inferior)
Quash (Judges)
Revoke(Suspension, appointment)
Countermand (an election)
Cancel
Abolish, Abrogate
Annul, Invalidate
Nullify
63,antediluvian Primitive
Ancient time
Antiquated
Anachronism(US)
65,ape Troglodyte
Simian->gorilla
Imitating(v), mock(v)
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67,apocalyptic Prophet of doom
Seer
Oracular
Delphic
Epiphany
Sibylline
mystical
visionary
75,arrogate Usurp
Overthrow
Take position unlawfully
Changeling -False child
Imposter
Supplant
Assert
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77,aspersion Revile Praise
Malign Laud
Slur
Aspersion
78,assay To attempt
Evaluate
Test
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83,augment (+ve) Increase Resources
Aggrandize (-ve)
84,aver Assert
(US) Declare
Pronounce
Opine(US)
Affirm
State
86,badger Pester
Harass
Annoying
Vexation
Baiting(stronger)
Torment, Torture
88,banter Joke
Drollery
Raillery
89,barb Thorny
Anything that pricks
Stinging
Laceration
Prickly
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90,bashful Young women who are shy Bold
Shy(both men and women) Aggressive
Coy(women) Froward*
Demure(young maidens who are very shy)
Meek, timid, timorous
94,bastion Impregnable
Fortification
Entrenchment
Unconquerable
Forte
Defense
96,bathos Anticlimax
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97,bawdy Vulgar talk in sex Virtuous
Concupiscent-church word, Carnal Pure
Prurient Chaste
Ribald Vestal
Smutty, Bawdy(jokes) Continence
Risqué, Lewd Celibate
Salacious
Lascivious, Lecherous
Licentious, Libidinous
Lickerish, Lubricous
Dissolute
Depravity(dissipated)
Debauch
Profligate
Philanderer
Libertine
Rake
Roué
Lothario
Casanova
Don Juan
Satyr
Women:
siren
seductress
wanton
Voluptuary
rant
nymphomaniac
fan-fatalle:
Circe the enchantress
lamia the vampire
medusa the gorgon
98,batter Pommel
Clobber
Pound
Batter
Thrash
Beat
Flog
Baste
Lambaste
Cudgel
Bludgeon
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99,bay Sound made by a hound
Bark of dog, Bay of a hound
at some distance
hounds are after you
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101,beatitude Highest form of Spiritual happiness
Bliss
Ecstasy
Rapturous
Happiness
Holy joy
Pleasure
106,behest Order
Decree
Command
Bidding
Injunction, Mandatory
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107,behove Suitable
Proper, Propriety
Decorous
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114,bellicose Pugnacious Pacifist
Belligerent
Jingoism
Warmongering
Saber-Rattling
116,bemused Confused
confounded
perplexed
Puzzled
Baffled
Nonplused
Flabbergasted
Bamboozled, Mystify
Stymied
Stultified
Stupefied
Flummoxed
118,berate Scold
Chide
Upbraid
Reproach
Reprove
Admonish(UK)
Censure
Rebuke
Reprimand
Stronger Words:
Rate
Berate
Objurgate, Admonish(US)
Chastise
Castigate
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119,besot Intoxicated
Enchanted
Come under some body’s spell
(Inebriated)
(Crapulous)
122,bias Lean
Slant
Inclination
Bent
Flair
Predilection
Penchant (+)
Proclivity (-)
Propensity
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124,bicker Quarrel
Tiff
Bicker
Squabble
Wrangler
Jangler
Altercate
Altercation
Contentious
Disputations
Litigious
Logomachy
Spat
129,blandishment Compliment
Flattery of sorts
Gifts
Blarney
Cajole, Coax, Wheedle
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130,blarney Flatter
Adulation
Gammon
See also 129 Blandishment
135,bludgeon Cudgel
Clobber
Pound
Pommel
Baste
Lambaste
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137,bonhomie Witty
Good humor
(Of older men) Sociable & Friendly
Jolly & Bel esprit
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142,bourgeoisie Trades folk, Aristocrat
(Fr) Trades people Blue Blooded
(Special Word) Merchant Class (UK) Patrician
Vaisyas (Ind) Scion
Hot polloi Mandarin
Rabble Noblesse-
Canaille Oblige
Lumpkin
Groundling
Plebian
Publican
Yokel
Common man
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144,brag Brag Humble
Boast Humility
Vaunt Modest
Gloat Meek
Swagger Timid
Thrasonical Timorous
Gasconade
Rodomontade
Cock-a-hoop
Roisterer
Blusterer
Vainglorious
Braggart, Braggadocio &Swaggerer
145,brash Hasty
Rash
Impetuous
Bumptious
Tactless
Brusque
Abrasive
Rude
Reckless
147,brigand Highwaymen
Marauder
Foot-pad
Mountebank
Dacoit (Ind)
148,broach Approach
Begin
Introduce a topic or a person
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150,bruit Rumor Truthful
Hearsay Canonical
Hoax Authentic
Grapevine From horses’
Unauthentic – Not dependable mouth
153,bumpkin Clown
Peasant
Clodpoll
Clodhopper
See also 151 BRUSQUE
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157,cacophony Creaking Euphonious
Croaking, Grating Musical
Jarring Melodious
Unpleasant sound Mellifluent
Staccato rhythm Dulcet
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163,calumny Detraction
Defamation
Slander
Calumny
Vilification
Obloquy
Traduce
Libel
Revile family of words.
168,capacious Spacious
Large
Well read
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170,captious Captious Equanimity
Carp Composure
Cavil Poise
Querulous
Petulant
Peevish
Piquant
Chagrin
Irked
Ire
Fret
Fume
Chafe
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175,cataclysm See 171 CARNAGE
176,catechise Interrogate
Impugn
Inquisition
SEC: Apostate, Renegade
Recreant, Fugitive
177,cathartic Purgative
Laxative
Bowdlerize
Expurgate
Inner moral cleansing
Purge
Cleanse
Evacuant
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182,censure Scold
Chide
Upbraid
Reproach
Reprove
Admonish(UK)
Censure
Rebuke
Reprimand
Stronger Words:
Rate
Berate
Objurgate, Admonish(US)
Chastise
Castigate
184,chafe Fret
Vexed
Chafe
Fume
187,changeling False-child
Usurper
Take someone’s position unlawfully
Imposter
Charlatan
188,charlatan Cheat
Cozener
Defrauder
Mountebank
Imposter
Pretender
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189,charnel house Cemetery
Ossuary
Bloody Killing
192,chattel Furniture
Passive Wives
Property
ménage
195,chimera Fantasy
and Illusion
196,chimerical Imagination
Phantasmagoria
Bizarre
Mirage
197,churlish Rude
Unpredictable
Ill mannered
Sullen
Surly
Grouchy
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201, Clap-Trap Political deceit of sorts Probity
Duplicity Integrity
Chicanery Upright
Cheat Truthful
Rel Word groups: Filch, purloin group Honest
Sophistry group
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208, Cock-A-Hoop Brag Humble
Boast Humility
Vaunt Modest
Gloat Meek
Swagger Timid
Thrasonical Timorous
Gasconade
Rodomontade
Cock-a-hoop
Vainglorious
Braggart, Braggadocio &Swaggerer
Roisterer, Blusterer –drunken boaster
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259, Dawdle Dawdle
Doodle
Waste time
Dilatory
Shilly-Shally
Dilly-Dally
Fiddle
Loiter
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266, Decadence Declining of morals standards Rectitude
Declivity
Declension
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272, Decorous Modest Coarse
Demure->women Crude
Proper Barbaric
Suitable Rustic
Seeming Bucolic
Propriety
Decorous behavior
Dress perfect for the perfect place
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279, Defile Desecrate Consecrate
Defile Sanctify
Sacrilegious Sanctimonious
Profane Sanctum
Blasphemous Sanctorum
Showing Disrespect for a place of worship Sacrosanct
purify
286,Delete Erase
Rub-out
Delete
Expunge
Obliterate
Blot-out
Efface
Deface
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288, Delude Dupe
Deceive
Gull
Fool
Cheat oneself
Grandeur
Hallucination
Psychosis (Delusion)
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298, Depredation Large scale looting
Spoliation
Despoil
Ravage
Marauding
Rapacious, Rapacity
Rapine
Plunder
Loot
Pillage (Of churches, temples)
299,Derelict Disuse
Desuetude
Abandoned
SECONDARY:
Rickety
Ramshackle
Dilapidated
(Ruins)
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306, Despondent Dejected Euphoria
Depressed Lively
Downcast Animated
Dispirited Effervescent
Despondent Ebullient
Sad Buoyant
Melancholic
Doleful
Dolorous
Lugubrious
Mope (US)
Megrim
Nadir
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312, Devout Pious Impious
Religious Ungodly
Holy Irreligious
Godly Irreverent
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326, Diligent Hardworking Lazy
Industrious Slothful
Diligent Lethargic
Assiduous Lackadaisical
Sedulous Tardy
SECONDARY:
Pertinacious
Tenacious
Perseverance
Indefatigable
Dogged, prod
Indomitable
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333, Discordant Not agreeing Amity
A note of dissent Comity
Lack of harmony Détente
Conflict Entente
Concord
(Armistice
Ceasefire
Truce)
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341,Disinterested Altruistic
Selfless
Impartial
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376, Emasculate Debilitated Ruddy
Enervated Robust
Emasculated Rubicund
Castrated Rosette
Bobited Florid
Emaciated Wiry
Etiolated Rejuvenated
Emancipated
Washout appearance
Pale, Bloodless, Anemic
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384, Encomiastic High praise Ridicule
and Praise -Approbation Censure
385, Encomium Applaud -Plaudits Denounce
Commend -Commendation Deplore
Laud, Belaud* -Laudation Criticize
Extol -Encomium Animadversion
Eulogize -Eulogy Zoilean (K)
Paean
Panegyric
Doxology
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392, Epigrammatic Adage Platitude,
Proverb Truism
Dictum Banal, Trite
Saw Inane,
Maxim Quotidian
Homily Cliché,
Apothegm(Apophthegm- Br) Hackneyed
Epigram
Aphorism
Pithy
Sententious
Precept
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418, Expletive Abusive language
Severe, Biting, Caustic, Sharp
Piquant
Sarcastic
Mordacious
Fulminate
Fusillade
Expletive
Trenchant
Invective
Vituperative
Opprobrium, opprobrious
Scurrilous
Truculence
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439, Gabble Pure nonsense Sensible
Prate, Prattle Rational
Gibber, Gibberish Cohesive
Jabber, Jabberwocky Coherent
Tattle, Babble, Twaddle Logical
Palaver talk
Balderdash
Jargon
Bosh
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462, Ignoble Mean
Miserly, Stingy
Skinflint(US)
Parsimonious
Niggardly
Curmudgeon
Tight wart, Tightfisted
Thrifty, Frugal, Husbandry (+)
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481, Impugn Punish religiously
(Strong) Interrogate
Impugn
Inquisition
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489, Insouciant Indifferent Pity
Nonchalant Empathy
Insouciance Sympathy
Apathetic Care
Callous Concern
Ruthless Compassion
Heartless Solicitude
Merciless Clemency
Commiseration
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501,Jaunt Holiday trip
Stroll
Saunter
Amble
Desultory
Rambling
Aimless talk
505,Jeremiad Lamentation
Dirge
Monody
Threnody
Epicedium
Jeremiad
Ululation
Requiem
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507,Jocose Merry
Jocular
Humorous
Witty, Jesting, Waggish
Happy, Jolly, Bonhomie
Jovial, Droll, Funny
510,Kickshaw Trifle
Trivial thing like toy
512,Knave Knave
Scoundrel
Rascal
Scamp
Scullion
Caitiff
513,Knoll Mound
Hillock
Sand-dunes(US)
516,Lachrymose Tearful
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517,Lackadaisical Slow Nimble
Sluggish Agile
Slothful Fleet footed
Tardy Sprightly
Lazy Alacrity
Lethargic Celerity
Indolent
Lackadaisical
Languorous, Languid
Lassitude
Torpor, Torpid
Inert
Comatose
Catatonic
Death
520,Lambent Gliding
Glossing
Touching lightly, Graceful movement
523,Largess Munificence
Bounty
Extravagant
Largesse
Bountiful, Generous
Magnanimous, Lavish
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524,Lascivious Vulgar talk in sex Virtuous
Concupiscent-church word, Carnal Pure
Prurient Chaste
Ribald Vestal
Smutty, Bawdy(jokes) Continence
Risqué, Lewd Celibate
Salacious
Lascivious, Lecherous
Licentious, Libidinous
Lickerish, Lubricous
Dissolute
Depravity(dissipated)
Debauch
Profligate
Philanderer
Libertine
Rake
Roué
Lothario
Casanova
Don Juan
Satyr
Women:
siren
seductress
wanton
Voluptuary
rant
nymphomaniac
fan-fatalle:
Circe the enchantress
lamia the vampire
medusa the gorgon
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531, Lenitive Anodyne Stimulate
Pain Reliever Rejuvenate
Analgesic
Lenitive
Palliative
Narcotic
Sedative
Soporific
Somnific *
Emollient
Demulcent
Gilead
Opium, Opiate
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578, Mellifluence Euphonious Creaking
Musical Croaking
Melodious Jarring
Mellifluent Grating
Dulcet Staccato
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585, Minion Favorite
Lackey
Flunky
Sycophant
Flatterer
Toady
Stooge
Parasitic
Minion
(Valet, Footman)
Acolyte- Religious follower (+)
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592, Mordacious Abusive language
Severe, Biting, Caustic, Sharp
Piquant
Sarcastic
Mordacious
Fulminate
Fusillade
Expletive
Trenchant
Invective
Vituperative
Opprobrium, opprobrious
Scurrilous
Truculence
621,Niche Nook
Corner
Cranny
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632, Nullify Repeal (in Parliament) Retain status
Rescind (Superior --- Inferior) quo
Quash (Judges)
Revoke(Suspension, appointment)
Countermand (an election)
Cancel
Abolish, Abrogate
Annul, Invalidate
Nullify
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639, Obelisk Pier
Pillar
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652, Obsequious Servile Mandate
Fawning Decree
Obsequious Behest
Bondman Injunction
Thralldom
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680, Orgies Mixed party(men & women)
Drinking heavily and indulging in sex
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690, Paean High praise
Praise -Approbation
Applaud -Plaudits
Commend -Commendation
Laud, Belaud* -Laudation
Extol -Encomium
Eulogize -Eulogy
Paean, Doxology
Panegyric-Formal citation award at the
National level.
692,Pageant Spectacle
Tableau
Float
700, Panegyric
and See 690 PAEAN
701,panegyrical
706,paralogism Sophism
Sophistry
Specious reasoning
False logic
708,parasite Lackey
Flunky
Sycophant
Flatterer
Toady
Stooge
Parasitic, Leech
Minion
Acolyte- Religious follower (+)
(Valet, Footman)
(Symbiotic(+) )
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709,parity Equality Disparity
Egalitarian Unequal
Equity(Sometimes used for shares)
710,parlance Terminology
(Jargon, Argot, Phraseology, Patter)
711
713,paroxysm Fit
(Of anger, Of laughter) Convulsions
Spasm
Paroxysm
714,parricide Patricide(US)
Killing a near relative(Like Father, Uncle,
Nephew, Brother-in-Law)(UK)
Treason(UK)
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718,pasquin Attack against political rival
Lampoon
Pasquinade
Squib
Satire
721,patois Dialect
(Fr) (Patois is only spoken)
Creole, Lingo (In a context)
726,peccant Erring
Sinful, Guilty
See also 725 PECCADILLO
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727,peculate Filch Honest
Purloin Upright
Mulct (US) Truthful
Bilk (US) Integrity
Embezzle Probity
Peculate
Defalcate
Malversation
Malfeasance
Misappropriation
729,penchant Lean
Slant
Inclination
Bent
Flair
Predilection
Penchant (+)
Proclivity (-)
Propensity
734,perfunctory Cursory
Casual
Off the cuff manner
Prima-facie –superficial view
Cavalier like
Unmethodically
736,pernicious Deadly
Fell
Disease that has no cure (Ex: AIDS)
Anemic Condition
746,plaintive Melancholy
Doleful
Dolorous
Sad
753,potentate Puissant
Mighty king
Powerful
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755,predilection See 729 PENCHANT
759,pristine Uncontaminated
Pure and beautiful
Unpolluted
(Of a Vestal Virgin)
767,proxy Substitute
Deputy
Surrogate (motherhood)
773,purlieu Bounds
Limits
Level of jurisdiction
780,quagmire Fen
Morass
Slough
Marshy area
783,qualm Qualms
Compunction
Twinge
Pain
Casuistry
786,quaver Tremble
Shake, Trepidation
Quiver
793,quiescent Dormant
Inactive
794,quirk Twist
Trick
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795,quietus Final settlement with god, Peace with god
(For a dying person) Acquittance
Settlement
799,rack Torture
806,ramification Divergence
Branching out
Forking out
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810,rank Total, Absolute, Complete
Consummate
Unscrupulous
Scant, Scullion, Knave, Rascal
811,rant Declaim
Spout
Shout at the top of voice, Spit Venom
Rave
814,rapt Lost
Transported
Far away
816,ratify Corroborate
Confirm
817,ratiocination Reasoning
Syllogism, Syllogistic
Argumentation
Deduction
818,rationale Reason
raison d'être
819,raucous Laughter
Drunken laughter
40 to 50 people laughing at the same time
Guffaw
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821,ravenous Voracious
Appetite
Hunger
Gargantuan
Gourmandize
823,ravine Canyon
Gorge
Gulch
Chasm
SEC: Abyss, Cleft
826,rebuff Insult
Oppose
Affront, Umbrage
831,recluse Hermit
Anchoret
anchorite
Solitary
Recluse
Eremite
833,reconnoitere Spy
Survey
Inspect
Examine
Reconnaissance flight
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838,redolent Fragrance Stench
Sweet-scented Foul
Odoriferous Malodorous
Perfumed
844,regale Raconteur
Nice Stories
845,regalia Medallions
Heavily Decorated War heroes
Insignia, Emblem
Signet, Decorating
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846,regress Backward step in time Progress
Retrocession
Retrogression
849,relinquish Quit
Waive
Renounce
851,
852,
853,remorse Regret
Remorse
Repentant
Contrition
Penitent (Recidivist)
SECONDARY: Qualms
Compunction
Twinge
Pain
Casuistry
854,rendition Translation
Rendering
Transcription
856,repartee Rejoinder
Retort
Wit, Witticism
Sharp, Fits in very beautiful
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857,repeal Repeal (in Parliament) Retain status
Rescind (Superior --- Inferior) quo
Quash (Judges)
Revoke(Suspension, appointment)
Countermand (an election)
Cancel
Abolish, Abrogate
Annul, Invalidate
Nullify
869,repudiate Discard
Deny
Reject
Refute, Retract
Refuse, Repudiate
Confute, Volte-face
870,repugnance Repulsive
Loathsome
Detestable
Hateful
Repugnant
Odious, Odium
Abominable, Obnoxious
(Invidious)
871,requite Compensate
Repay
Quid pro quo
Tit for tat
Reciprocity
874,retard Hinder
Prevent
Hamper
Thwart
Retrogression
Filibuster
Trammel
SEC: Stenosis, Choke, Block, Stanch
Impede, Clog (of blood)
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875,retribution Divine justice
Nemesis
876,retrocede
and See 846 REGRESS
877,retrogression
882,rigmarole Labyrinth
Maze
Rigmarole
SEC: Puzzle, Riddle, Conundrum
Mystery, Enigma
883,rile(US) Provoke
Instigate
Incite
Rile
Needle(US)
(Foment)
890,sacrosanct Sacred
Holy
Hallowed
901,similitude Akin
Similarity
Alike
907,snivel Whimper
Whine
913,spume Froth
Foam
Waves lash against the rock a kind of
foam is produced
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917,stentorian Booming voice
Loud & Unpleasant
Strident
Clarion
921,strangle Stifle
Choke
Strangle
Smother
Throttle
922,stratagem Ploy
Ruse
Trick
Deception, Inveigle, Strategy
924,stultify Confused
and Confounded
925,stupefy Bemused, Perplexed
and Puzzled
926,stymie Baffled
Nonplused
Flabbergasted
Bamboozled, Mystify
Stymied
Stultified
Stupefied
Flummoxed
928,subrosa Secretly
Confidential
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929,subterfuge Evasive
See 922 STRATAGEM
934,supernumerary Redundant
Excessive
Superannuated
938,surrogate Deputy
( Of mothers) Substitute
Proxy
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943, tart Pert Lady like
Malapert Mild
Saucy Harmless
Sluts
OTHERS:
Acerbity
Acrimonious
Snarling
Sharp
Bitter
Pungent
Sour
Vinegary
952,threnody Monody
Jeremiad
Epicedium
Dirge
Lamentation
Requiem
Ululation
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953,tipple (or) tippler Alcoholic Teetotaler
Dipsomaniac
crapulous
Bibulous
Toper
Tippler
Guzzler
Quaffed
Slush
Sozzled
Inebriated
954,tirade Colloquy
Parley
Harangue
Diatribe
Tirade
Trenchant
Truculence
Logomachy*
Declamation
Censure
Invective
Fulminate
Fusillade
Vituperative, (Philippic)
959,trammel Restrict
Confine
Clog
Hamper
Hinder
Impede
Shackle
Cramp
961,transplendent Resplendent
Dazzle
Scintillate
963,travesty Distorted
Prevaricate
Garbled
Convoluted
Gnarled
SECONDARY:
Caricature
Burlesque
Parody
(Humorous)
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964,trenchant Severe
Caustic
Biting
Sharp
Piquant
Sarcastic
Fulminate
Fusillade
Expletive
Trenchant
Invective
Vituperative
Opprobrium
Scurrilous
Truculence
970,tumid Swollen
Bloated
Inflated
Enlarged
Turgid
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971,turbulent Violent Calm
Agitated Serene
Clamorous Halcyon
Tumultuous Quiet
Riotous Placid
Uproarious Tranquil
972,turgid Swollen
Enlarged
Swelled
Inflated
Tumid
973,turpitude Evil
Wicked
Shameful
Depravity
Vileness
Villainy
Baseness
Meanness
Ignoble
974,tutelage Instruction
Pupilage
Protégé
Aegis
Protection
Guardianship
Care
975,twit To tease
Mock
Taunt
Challenging
Ridicule
reproach
976,ubiquity Omnipresent
[Related words Omniscient
Omnipotent]
978,ululation Wailing
See 952 THRENODY
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980,umbrage Affront
Offence
Resentment
Pique
Displeasure
981,unctuous Servile
Polite
Hypocritical
Glib-tongued, oily, greasy
982,upbraid MILD:
Rate
Berate
Chide
Reprove
Admonish(UK)
Rebuke
Censure
Reprimand
Reproach
Taunt
Condemn
Scold
STRONG:
Objurgate
Admonish(US)
Chastise
Castigate
984,vacuous Void
Empty
Vacant
Unfilled
986,vacuity Emptiness
void
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989,varlet Young rascal
Rogue
Rascal
Knave
Scoundrel
Mountebank
Charlatan, Gamine
Street Arabs, Street Urchin (Guttersnipe)
992,vertigo Dizziness
giddiness
Sickness
Light headedness
Muzziness*
993,verve Vivacity
(for women) Pep and bounce
Vitality, Vigor, Exuberance
Briskness
Buoyant, Blithe(US),Lively, Animated
995,viridity Greenness
See also 990 VERDANT
996,vituperate Defame
Revile
Abuse
Obloquy
See also 954 TIRADE
997,waft Convey
Transport
Carry
Bear
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998,waggery Pixie
Puck
Mischievous Merriment
Imp & Elf
1000,wassail Bacchanalian
Carousal
Revelry
Toast
Heavy drinking during festive occasion
Saturnalia
1001,waddle Toddle
On the verge of falling down
Totter
Wobble
1002,waive Relinquish
Renounce
Give up
1005,wean To detach
Accustom to food other than (esp. the
mother's) milk.
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1007,wheedle Coax
Cajole
Persuade someone to do something
1012,wistful Reflective
Contemplative
1013,woof Warp
Texture
Fabric
1014,wraith Ghost
Spook
Zombie
Dead
1015,wroth Anger
Ire
Irascible
1016,wrangler Quarrel
Tiff
Bicker
Squabble
Wrangler
Jangler
Altercate
Altercation
Contentious
Disputations
Litigious
Logomachy *
Spat
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1019,xylem Tissue from plant
Woody
1033,zoilean Hypercritical
1035,zymotic Contagious
Fermentative
Bacterial, Infectious
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