Abase : Lower; Humiliate 1 Abase : Lower; Humiliate 2 Abate : Subside; Decrease, Lessen 3 Abbreviate : Shorten 4 Abbreviate : Shorten 5 6 7 8 9 Abet

: Assist Usually In Doing Something Wrong; 10 Encourage Abettor : Encourager 11 Abeyance : Suspended Action 12 Abhor : Detest; Hate 13 Abhor : Detest; Hate 14 Abide : Dwell; Abide By: Comply With; Put Up With; 15 Tolerate; Ex. Abide By The Rules; Ex. I Can't Abide Rude People. Abject : Wretched; Lacking Pride 16 Abject : (of A Condition) Wretched; As Low As Possible; 17 Lacking Pride; Very Humble; Showing Lack Of SelfRespect; Ex. Abject Apology Abjure : Renounce Upon Oath 18 Abjure : Renounce Upon Oath 19 Abnegation : Renunciation; Self-Sacrifice; Self-Negation 20 Abode : Dwelling Place; Home 21 Abolish : Cancel; Put An End To 22 Abominable : Detestable; Extremely Unpleasant 23 Abominate : Loathe; Hate 24 Abortive : Unsuccessful; Fruitless 25 50 49 48 46 45 44 39 38 37 36 Abdicate : Renounce; Give Up (position, Right, Or Responsibility) Abdicate : Renounce; Give Up (position, Right, Or Responsibility) Abdicate : Renounce; Give Up (position, Right, Or Responsibility) Aberration : Deviation From The Normal; Mental Disorder 30 29 28 27 26

Abrasive : Rubbing Away; Tending To Grind Down Abridge : Condense Or Shorten Abrogate : Abolish Abscission : Cutting Off; Separation Absolute : Complete; Totally Unlimited; Certain Absolve : Pardon (an Offense) 31 Absolve : Pardon (an Offense) 32 Abstain : Refrain; Hold Oneself Voluntary Form An Action 33 Or Practice Abstain : Refrain; Hold Oneself Voluntary Form An Action 34 Or Practice Abstemious : Sparing In Eating And Drinking; Temperate 35 Abstemious : Sparing In Eating And Drinking; Temperate Abstract : Theoretical; Not Concrete; Nonrepresentational Abstruse : Obscure; Profound; Difficult To Understand Abusive : Coarsely Insulting; Physically Harmful Abusive : Coarsely Insulting; Physically Harmful 40 Abut : Border Upon; Adjoin 41 Abut : Border Upon; Adjoin 42 Abysmal : Bottomless 43 Abyss : Enormous Chasm; Vast Bottomless Pit Accede : Agree Accelerate : Move Faster Accessory : Additional Object; Useful But Not Essential 47 Thing Acclaim : Applaud; Announce With Great Approval Acclimate : Adjust To Climate Accolade : Award Of Merit

Accomplice : Partner In Crime 51 Accord : Agreement 52 Accost : Approach And Speak First To A Person 53 Accoutre : To Equip 54 Accretion : Growth, Increase 55 Accrue : Come About By Addition 56 Acerbity : Bitterness Of Speech And Temper 57 Acetic : Vinegary 58 Acidulous : Slightly Sour; Sharp, Caustic 59 Acknowledge : Recognize, Admit 60 Acme : Top; Pinnacle 61 Acoustics : Science Of Sound; Quality That Makes A 62 Room Easy Or Hard To Hear In Acquiesce : Assent; Agree Passively 63 Acquittal : Deliverance From A Charge 64 Acrid : Sharp, Bitterly Pungent 65 Acrimonious : Stinging, Caustic 66 Actuarial : Calculating, Pertaining To Insurance Statistics 67 Actuary : Someone Who Advises Insurance Companies 68 Actuate : Motivate 69 Acuity : Sharpness 70 Acumen : Mental Keenness 71 Acute : Quickly Perceptive; Keen; Brief And Severe 72 Adage : Wise Saying; Proverb 73 Adage : Wise Saying; Proverb 74 Adamant : Hard; Inflexible 75 100 95 94 93 92 91 90 86 85 84 83 82 81 80 79 78 76

Adapt : Alter; Modify Addendum : Addition; Appendix To Book; Something That 77 Is Added (as At The End Of A Speech Or Book) Addiction : Compulsive, Habitual Need Addle : To Muddle; Drive Crazy; Become Rotten Address : To Direct Speech To; Deal With Or Discuss Adduce : To Present As Evidence Adept : Expert At Adhere : Stick Last Adherent : Supporter, Follower Adjacent : Adjoining; Neighboring; Close By Adjoin : Be Next To Adjourn : Suspend Until A Later Time; Move From One 87 Place To Another Adjourn : Suspend Until A Later Time; Move From One 88 Place To Another Adjunct : Something Attached To But Holding And Inferior 89 Position Admonish : Warn; Reprove Admonition : Warning Adore : Love Deeply And Respect Highly Adorn : Decorate Adroit : Skillful Adulation : Flattery; Admiration Adulterate : Make Impure By Mixing With Baser 96 Substances Adulterated : Made Impure Or Spoiled By The Addition Of 97 Inferior Materials Adulterated : Made Impure Or Spoiled By The Addition Of 98 Inferior Materials Adulterated : Made Impure Or Spoiled By The Addition Of 99 Inferior Materials Advent : Arrival

Adventitious : Accidental; Casual 101 Adventitious : Accidental; Casual 102 Adversary : Opponent 103 Adverse : Unfavorable; Hostile 104 Adversity : Poverty; Misfortune 105
Advert : Refer To

Agility : Nimbleness 126 Agitate : Stir Up; Disturb 127 Agnostic : One Who Is Skeptical Of The Existence Or 128 Knowability Of A God Or Any Ultimate Reality Airy : Of Air; High In The Air; Lofty; Immaterial; Unreal 129 Alacrity : Cheerful Promptness 130 Alchemy : Medieval Chemistry 131 Alcove : Nook; Small, Recessed Section Of A Room 132 Alias : An Assumed Name 133 Alias : An Assumed Name 134 Alienate : Make Hostile; Separate 135 Alimentary : Supplying Nourishment 136 Alimony : Payment By A Husband To His Divorced Wife 137 Allay : Calm; Pacify 138 Allege : State Without Proof 139 Allegiance : Loyalty 140 Allegory : Story In Which Characters Are Used As 141 Symbols Alleviate : Relieve 142 Alliteration : Repetition Of Beginning Sound In Poetry 143 Allocate : Assign 144 Alloy : A Mixture As Of Metals 145 Allude : Relief Indirectly 146 Allure : Entice; Attract; Tempt 147 Allure : Entice; Attract 148 Allusion : Indirect Reference 149 Alluvial : Pertaining To Soil Deposits Left By Running 150 Water

106 Advocacy : Support; Active Pleading On Behalf Of 107 Someone Or Something Advocate : Urge; Plead For 108 Aegis : Shield; Defense 109 Aesthetic : Artistic; Dealing With Or Capable Of 110 Appreciation Of The Beautiful Affable : Courteous 111 Affected : Artificial; Pretended 112 Affiliation : Joining; Associating With 113 Affirmation : Positive Assertion; Confirmation; Solemn 114 Pledge By One Who Refuses To Take An Oath Affirmation : Positive Assertion; Confirmation; Solemn 115 Pledge By One Who Refuses To Take An Oath Affliction : State Of Distress; Trial; Cause Of Distress Or 116 Suffering; V: Afflict: Inflict Grievous Suffering On Affluence : Abundance; Wealth 117 Affray : Public Brawl 118 Affront : Insult; Offense; Intentional Act Of Disrespect; V: 119 Insult Or Hurt The Feelings Of Intentionally Afterlife : Life After Death; Later Part Of One's Life 120 Agape : Openmouthed 121 Agglomeration : Collection; Heap 122 Aggrandize : Increase Or Intensify 123 Aggregate : Sum; Total 124 Aghast : Horrified 125

Alms : Money Or Good Given To The Poor 151 Aloft : Upward 152 Aloof : Apart; Reserved 153 Altercation : Wordy Quarrel 154 Altruistic : Unselfishly Generous, Concerned For Others 155 Amalgam : Combination Of Different Things; Mixture Of 156 Metals (containing Mercury) Used For Filling Holes In Teeth Amalgamate : Combine, Unite In One Body 157 Amass : Collect 158 Amazon : Female Warrior 159 Ambience : Environment; Atmosphere 160 Ambiguous : Unclear Or Doubtful In Meaning 161 Ambivalence : The State Of Having Contradictory Or 162 Conflicting Emotional Attitudes Amble : Moving At An Easy Pace 163 Ambrosia : Food Of The Gods 164 Ambulatory : Able To Walk 165 Amend : Correct; Change, Generally For The Better 166 Amiable : Agreeable; Lovable 167 Amicable : Friendly 168 Amiss : Wrong; Faulty 169 Amity : Friendship 170 Amnesia : Loss Of Memory 171 Amnesia : Loss Of Memory 172 Amnesty : Pardon 173 Amok : Ia State Of Rage; A:(amuck) Ex. Ruamok 174 Amoral : Nonmoral 175 199 198 194 193 192 191 189 188 186 185 184 183 180 179 178 177 176

Amorous : Moved By Sexual Love; Loving Amorphous : Shapeless Amphibian : Able To Live Both On Land And In Water Amphitheater : Oval Building With Tiers Of Seats Ample : Abundant Amplify : Enlarge 181 Amputate : Cut Off Part Of Body; Prune 182 Amuck : In A State Of Rage Amuck : In A State Of Rage Anachronism : An Error Involving Time In A Story Analgesic : Causing Insensitivity To Pain Analogous : Comparable 187 Analogous : Comparable Analogy : Similarity; Parallelism Anarchist : Person Who Rebels Against The Established 190 Order Anarchy : Absence Of Governing Body, State Of Disorder Anathema : Solemn Curse Ancestry : Family Descent; Adj. Ancestral Anchor : Secure Or Fasten Firmly Anecdote : Short Discount Of An Amusing Or Interesting 195 Event Anemia : Condition In Which Blood Lacks Red 196 Corpuscles Anesthetic : Substance That Removes Sensation With Or 197 Without Loss Of Consciousness Anguish : Acute Pain; Extreme Suffering Angular : Sharp-Cornered; Stuff In Manner Animadversion : Critical Remark; V: Animadvert: 200 Comment Critically With Disapproval

Animated : Lively 201 Animosity : Active Enmity; Hatred 202 Animosity : Active Enmity; Hatred 203 Animus : Hostile Feeling Or Intent 204 Annals : Records; History 205 Annex : Attach; Add To A Large Thing; Take Possession 206 Of; Incorporate (territory) Into A Larger Existing Political Unit (by Force); N: Building Added To A Large One Annihilate : Destroy 207 Annihilate : Destroy 208 Annotate : Comment; Make Explanatory Notes 209 Annotate : Comment; Make Explanatory Notes 210 Annuity : Yearly Allowance 211 Annul : Make Void 212 Anodyne : Drug That Relieves Paior Trouble; Opiate; Adj. 213 Ex. Anodyne Statement Anoint : Consecrate; Put Oil On (in A Religious 214 Ceremony) Anomalous : Abnormal; Irregular 215 Anonymity : State Of Being Nameless; Anonimousness 216 Anonymous : Having No Name 217 Antagonistic : Hostile; Opposed; Actively Resisting 218 Antecede : Precede 219 Antecedents : Preceding Events Or Circumstances That 220 Influence What Comes Later; Early Life; Ancestors Antediluvian : Antiquated; Ancient 221 Anthem : Song Of Praise Or Patriotism; Ex. National 222 Anthem Anthology : Book Of Literary Selections By Various 223 Authors; Cf. Omnibus Anthropoid : Manlike 224 249 246 244 243 242 241 240 237 236 235 234 233 229 228 226

Anticlimax : Letdown Of Thought Or Emotion Antidote : Remedy To Counteract A Poison Or Disease; 227 Ex. Antidote To The Economic Troubles Antipathy : Aversion; Dislike Antiquated : Old-Fashioned; Obsolete Antique : Made In An Earlier Period And Usu. Valuable; 230 N: Object That Wamade In An Earlier Period And That Irare Or Valuable Antiquity : Quality Of Being Very Old; Ancient Times; 231 Antiquity : Quality Of Being Very Old; Ancient Times; 232 Antiquity : Quality Of Being Very Old; Ancient Times; Antiseptic : Substance That Prevents Infection Antithesis : Contrast; Direct Opposite Of Or To Antler : Bony Growth On The Head Of A Deer Anvil : Iroblock Used Ihammering Out Metals Apathy : Lack Of Caring; Indifference 238 Ape : Intimate Or Mimic 239 Aperture : Opening; Hole Apex : Tip; Summit; Climax Aphasia : Loss Of Speech Due To Injury Or Illness Aphorism : Pithy Maxim Apiarist : Person Who Keepbees Apiculture : Bee-Keeping 245 Aplomb : Poise Apocalyptic : Prophetic; Pertaining To Revelations 247 Apocryphal : Untrue; Made Up 248 Apogee : Highest Point

Anthropologist : A Student Of The History And Science Of Apogee : Highest Point 225 Mankind 250

Apolitical : Having Aaversioor Lack Of Concerfor Political 251 Affairs Apologist : One Who Writes Idefense Of A Cause Or 252 Institution; N: Apologia Apoplexy : Stroke; Loss Of Consciousness Followed By 253 Paralysis Apostate : One Who Abandons His Religious Faith Or 254 Political Beliefs Apothecary : Druggist; Pharmacist 255 Apothecary : Druggist; Pharmacist 256 Apothegm : Pithy, Compact Saying 257 Apotheosis : Deification; Glorification 258 Appall : Dismay; Shock 259 Apparent : Evident; Easily Seen Or Understood; 260 Appearing Asuch; Ex. Apparent Improvement Apparent : Evident; Easily Seen Or Understood; 261 Appearing Asuch; Ex. Apparent Improvement Apparition : Ghost; Phantom 262 Apparition : Ghost; Phantom 263 Appease : Pacify; Soothe 264 Appellation : Name; Title 265 Append : Attach 266 Application : Diligent Attention 267 Appraise : Estimate Value Of 268 Appreciate : Be Thankful For; Increase In Worth; Be 269 Thoroughly Conscious For Apprehend : Arrest(a Criminal); Dread; Perceive 270 Apprehension : Fear 271 Apprehensive : Fearful; Discerning 272 Apprehensive : Fearful; Discerning 273 Approbation : Approval 274 Appropriate : Acquire; Take Position Of For One's Own 275 Use

Appurtenances : Subordinate Possessions; Something 276 Added To A More Important Thing Apropos : With Reference To; Regarding 277 Aptitude : Fitness; Talent 278 Aquiline : Curved; Hooked 279 Arable : Fit For Plowing 280 Arbiter : A Person With Power To Decide A Dispute; 281 Judge Arbitrary : Unreasonable Or Capricious; Imperious; 282 Tyrannical; Despotic Arbitrate : Act As Judge 283 Arboreal : Of Or Living In Trees 284 Arboretum : Place Where Different Tree Varieties Are 285 Exhibited Arcade : A Covered Passageway, Usually Lined With 286 Shops Arcane : Secret; Mysterious 287 Arch : Chief; First; Ex. Archbishop 288 Archetype : Prototype; Primitive Pattern 289 Archipelago : Group Of Closely Located Islands 290 Ardor : Heat; Passion; Zeal 291 Arduous : Hard; Strenuous 292 Argot : Slang 293 Argot : Slang 294 Aria : Operatic Solo 295 Arid : Dry; Barren 296 Aristocracy : Hereditary Nobility; Privileged Class 297 Armada : Fleet Of Warships 298 Arraign : Charge In Court; Indict 299 Arraign : Charge In Court; Indict 300

Array : Marshal; Draw Up In Order 301 Array : Clothe; Adorn 302 Arrears : Being In Debt 303 Arrogance : Pride; Haughtiness 304 Arroyo : Gully 305 Arsenal : Storage Place For Military Equipment 306 Artery : Blood-Vessel; Cf. Vein 307 Artful : Exhibiting Art Or Skill; Deceitful; Cunning; Cf. 308 Artifice Articulate : Effective; Distinct 309 Artisan : A Manually Skilled Worker 310 Artless : Without Guile, Open And Honest 311 Ascendancy : Controlling Influence; Domination 312 Ascertain : Find Out For Certain 313 Ascetic : Practicing Self-Denial, Austere 314 Ascribe : Refer; Attribute, Assign 315 Ascribe : Refer; Attribute, Assign 316 Ascribe : Refer; Attribute, Assign 317 Aseptic : Preventing Infection; Having A Cleansing Effect 318 Ashen : Ash-Colored 319 Asinine : Stupid 320 Asinine : Stupid 321 Asinine : Stupid 322 Askance : With A Sideways Or Indirect Look 323 Asperity : Sharpness(of Temper) 324 Aspersion : Slanderous Remark 325 348 347 346 345 344 343 342 341 340 339 335 334 330 327 326

Aspirant : Seeker After Position Or Status Aspiration : Noble Ambition Aspire : Seek To Attain (position Or Status); Long For; 328 Ex. Aspire To Become President; Ex. Aspire To/after The Leadership Assail : Assault 329 Assent : Agree; Accept Assert : State Strongly Or Positively; Demand 331 Recognitioof (rights, Claims, Etc.); Make A Claim To (by Forceful Action); Ex. Assert One's Independence Assessment : Estimation 332 Assiduous : Diligent 333 Assimilate : Absorb; Cause To Become Homogeneous Assuage : Ease; Lessen (pain) Assumption : Something Taken For Granted; The Taking 336 Over Or Taking Possession Of; Ex. Her Assumption Of Power; V: Assume Assurance : Firm Statement That Something Is Certainly 337 True; Promise Or Pledge; Certainty; Confidence In One's Own Ability; Self-Confidence; Ex. In Spite Of All His Asteroid : Small Planet 338 Asteroid : Small Planet Astigmatism : Eye Defect That Prevents Proper Focus Astral : Relating To Stars Astral : Relating To Stars Astringent : Binding; Causing Contraction Astronomical : Enormously Large Or Extensive Astute : Wise; Shrewd Asunder : Into Parts, Apart Asunder : Into Parts, Apart Asunder : Into Parts, Apart Asymmetric : Not Identical On Both Sides Of A Dividing 349 Central Line Atavism : Resemblance To Remote Ancestors Rather 350 Than To Parents; Deformity Returning After Passage Of Two Or More Generations

Atheistic : Denying The Existence Of God 351 Atone : Make Amends For; Pay For 352 Atrocity : Brutal Deed 353 Atrophy : Wasting Away 354 Attest : Testify; Bear Witness 355 Attire : Clothe; N: Clothing; Array; Apparel 356 Attribute : Essential Quality 357 Attribute : Ascribe; Explain 358 Audacious : Daring; Bold 359 Audit : Examination Of Accounts 360 Augment : Increase 361 Augury : Omen; Prophecy 362 August : Impressive; Majestic 363 August : Impressive; Majestic 364 Aureole : Sun's Corona; Halo 365 Auroral : Pertaining To The Aurora Borealis 366 Auspicious : Favoring Success 367 Austere : Strict; Stern 368 Austerity : Sternness; Severity; Lack Of Luxuries 369 Austerity : Sternness; Severity; Lack Of Luxuries 370 Authenticate : Prove Genuine 371 Authoritarian : Favoring Or Exercising Total Control; Non372 Democratic Authoritative : Having The Weight Of Authority; Dictatorial 373 Autocrat : Monarch With Supreme Power 374 Autocratic : Having Absolute Unchecked Power; 375 Dictatorial; N: Autocrat, Autocracy

Automaton : Mechanism That Imitates Actions Of 376 Humans Autonomous : Self-Governing; N: Autonomy 377 Autonomous : Self-Governing 378 Autonomous : Self-Governing 379 Autopsy : Examination Of A Dead Body; Post-Mortem 380 Auxiliary : Helper; Additional Or Subsidiary 381 Auxiliary : Helper; Additional Or Subsidiary 382 Avalanche : Great Mass Of Falling Snow And Ice 383 Avarice : Greediness For Wealth 384 Avenge : Take Vengeance For Something Or On Behalf Of 385 Someone; Ex. They Avenged His Death By Burning The Village; Ex. He Swore To Avenge His Brother; Ex. They Averse : Reluctant 386 Aversion : Firm Dislike 387 Avert : Prevent; Turn Away 388 Aviary : Enclosure For Birds 389 Avid : Greedy; Eager For 390 Avocation : Secondary Or Minor Occupation 391 Avow : Declare Openly 392 Avuncular : Like An Uncle 393 Awe : Solemn Wonder 394 Awful : Terrible; Very Bad 395 Awl : Pointed Tool Used For Piercing 396 Axiom : Self-Evident Truth Requiring No Proof 397 Azure : Sky Blue 398 Babble : Chatter Ugly 399 Bacchanal : Noisy Party With A Lot Of Drinking 400

Bacchanalia : The Ancient Roman Festival In Honor Of 401 Bacchus Bacchanalian : Drunken 402 Backslide : Revert (to Bad Habits); N: Reverter 403 Badger : Pester; Annoy 404 Badinage : Teasing Conversation 405 Baffle : Frustrate; Perplex 406 Bait : Harass; Tease 407 Baleful : Deadly; Destructive 408 Balk : Foil 409 Ballast : Heavy Substance Used To Add Stability Or 410 Weight Balm : Something That Relieves Pain 411 Balmy : Mild; Fragrant 412 Banal : Hackneyed; Commonplace; Trite 413 Banal : Hackneyed; Commonplace; Trite 414 Bandy : Discuss Lightly; Exchange Blows Or Words 415 Bane : Cause Of Ruin 416 Baneful : Ruinous; Poisonous 417

Barrage : Barrier Laid Down By Artillery Fire 426 Barrister : Counselor-At-Law 427 Barter : Trader 428 Barterer : Trader; V: Barter: Trade; Exchange Good For 429 Other Goods Rather Than Money Base : Contemptible; Morally Bad; Inferior In Value Or 430 Quality; Ex. Base Motives/conduct; Ex. Base Metal Such Airon Base : Contemptible; Morally Bad; Inferior In Value Or 431 Quality; Ex. Base Motives/conduct; Ex. Base Metal Such Airon Bask : Luxuriate; Take Pleasure In Warmth 432 Bassoon : Reed Instrument Of The Woodwind Family 433 Bastard : Illegitimate Child 434 Bastion : Fortress; Defense 435 Battalion : Army Unit Made Up Of Four Or More 436 Companies Bauble : Trinket; Trifle 437 Bawdy : Indecent; Obscene 438 Bearing : Deportment; Connection 439 Beatific : Giving Bliss; Blissful 440 Beatitude : Blessedness; State Of Bliss 441 Bedizen : Dress With Vulgar Finery 442

Bank : Heap; Piled-Up Mass; Embankment; Lateral Tilting Bedraggle : Wet Thoroughly 418 (aof An Aircraft In Turning); V: Pile Up; Protect With A 443 Bank; Tilt In Turning Bantering : Good-Natured Ridiculing Beeline : Direct Quick Route 419 444 Bar : Railing In A Courtroom; Legal Profession; Vertical Befuddle : Confuse Thoroughly 420 Line Dividing A Staff Into Equal Measures; Ex. Prisoner At 445 The Bar; V: Shut In Or Out With Bars; Forbid; Exclude; Barb : Sharp Projection From Fishhook, Etc. Beget : Father, Produce; Give Raise To 421 446 Bard : Poet 422 447 Begrudge : Resent

Barefaced : Shameless And Noticeable; Blatant; Bold; Begrudge : Resent 423 Unconcealed; Having No Covering Othe Face; Ex. 448 Barefaced Lie Bargain : Agreement Between Two Groupor People; Beguile : Amuse; Delude, Cheat 424 Something For Sale At A Price Advantageouto The Buyer; 449 V: Negotiate; Trade; Ex. Bargaining Power Baroque : Highly Ornate Behemoth : Huge Creature; Monstrous Animal 425 450

Beholden : Obligated; Indebted 451 Behoove : Be Suited To, Be Incumbent Upon 452 Belated : Delayed 453 Beleaguer : Besiege 454 Beleaguer : Besiege 455 Belie : Contradict; Give A False Impression 456 Bellicose : Warlike 457 Belligerent : Quarrelsome 458 Bemused : Confused; Lost In Thought; Preoccupied 459 Benediction : Blessing 460 Benefactor : Gift Giver; Patron 461 Beneficent : Kindly; Doing Good 462 Beneficial : Helpful; Useful; Advantageous 463 Beneficiary : Person Entitled To Benefits Or Proceeds Of 464 An Insurance Policy Or Will Benefit : Advantage; Anything That Brings Help, 465 Advantage, Or Profit; Money Provided By The Government To The People; Fund-Raising Public Benevolent : Generous; Charitable 466 Benign : Kindly; Favorable; Not Malignant 467 Benignity : State Of Being Kind, Benign, Gracious 468 Benison : Blessing 469 Bent : Natural Talent Or Inclination 470 Bent : Natural Talent Or Inclination 471 Bequeath : Leave To Someone By A Will; Hand Down 472 Bereaved : Deprived Of (someone Beloved Through Death) 473 Bereavement : State Of Being Valuable Or Loved 474 Berserk : Frenzied 475 500 498 497 496 494 488 487 486 485 483 482 481 480 478 477 476

Berserk : Frenzied Beseech : Beg; Plead With Beset : Harass; Trouble Besiege : Surround With Armed Forces; Harass (with 479 Requests); Annoy Continually Besmirch : Soil; Defile Bestial : Beastlike; Brutal Bestow : Give Betoken : Signify; Indicate; Be A Sigof Betray : Be Unfaithful; Reveal (unconsciously Or 484 Unwillingly); Ex. Her Trembling Hands Betray Her Anxiety. Betroth : Become Engaged To Marry Bevy : Large Group Beware : Be Cautiou(of) Bewitch : Cast A Spell Over; Captivate Completely Biased : Slanted; Prejudiced 489 Bicameral : Two-Chambered, As A Legislative Body 490 Bicker : Quarrel 491 Bid : Command; Utter (a Greeting); Offer Aa Price; N: 492 Offer Of A Price; Amount Offered; Earnest Effort To Gain Something; Ex. Bid For Freedom Biennial : Every Two Years 493 Bifurcated : Divided Into Two Branches; Forked Bigot : One Who Iintolerant (in Matterof Religion Or 495 Politics) Bigotry : Stubborn Intolerance Bilious : Suffering From Ingestion; Irritable Bilk : Swindle; Cheat Billow : Large Wave Of Water; A Great Swell Or Surge (of 499 Smoke); V: Surge, Swell, Roll In Billows Billowing : Rising Or Swelling Like Waves

Biting : Sharply Painful To The Body Or Mind; Ex. Biting 501 Wind/remarks Bitter : Having A Sharp Biting Taste; Causing Sharp Pain 502 To The Body Or Mind; Filled With Resentment, Disappointment, Or Other Unpleasant Feelings; Ex. Bitter Blackball : Vote Against (an Applicant); Ostracize; N: 503 Negative Vote Blanch : Bleach; Whiten 504 Blanch : Bleach; Whiten 505 Blandishment : Flattery 506 Blare : Loud Or Harsh Roar Or Screech; Dazzling Blaze 507 Of Light Blasphemy : Cursing; Irreverence; Sacrilege 508 Blatant : Flagrant; Consciously Obvious; Loudly Offensive 509 Bleak : Cold; Cheerless 510 Blemish : Mar; Spoil The Beauty Or Perfection Of; N: 511 Flaw Or Defect (that Spoilperfection); Ex. Blemishein The Crystal; Cf. Unblemished Blight : Plant Disease; V: Infect With Blight; Ruin; 512 Destroy Blighted : Suffering For A Disease; Destroyed 513 Bliss : Complete Happiness; Adj. Blissful 514 Blithe : Gay; Joyous 515 Bloated : Swollen Or Puffed As With Water Or Air 516 Blotch : Spot; Blot; Cf. Blot+botch 517 Blowhard : Talkative Boaster; Braggart 518 Blowhard : Talkative Boaster; Braggart 519 Bludgeon : Club; Heavy-Headed Weapon 520 Blue : Gloomy; Depressed 521 Blues : State Of Depression Or Melancholy; Style Of 522 Slow, Mournful Music (evolved From Southern Black American Songs) Bluff : Pretense(of Strength); Deception; High Cliff 523 Blunder : Error 524 Blunt : Having A Dull Edge; Abrupt And Frank In Speech 525 Or Manner; Brusque; V: Make Or Become Blunt

Blunt : Having A Dull Edge; Abrupt And Frank In Speech 526 Or Manner; Brusque; V: Make Or Become Blunt Blurt : Utter Impulsively 527 Blush : Become Red In The Face (from Embarrassment 528 Or Shame); Become Red Or Rosy; N: Bog : Soft Wet Land; V: Hinder Or Be Hindered; Ex. 529 Bogged Down In The Mud Bohemian : Unconventional (iaartistic Way) 530 Boisterous : Violent; Rough; Noisy 531 Bolster : Support; Prop Up 532 Bolt : Door Bar; Fastening Pior Screw; Length Of Fabric; 533 Large Roll Of Cloth; V: Dash Or Dart Off; Faste(a Door); Gobble Down Bolt : Door Bar; Fastening Pior Screw; Length Of Fabric; 534 Large Roll Of Cloth; V: Dash Or Dart Off; Faste(a Door); Gobble Down Bombast : Grandiloquent, Pompouspeech 535 Bookish : Fond Of Bookand Reading 536 Bookish : Fond Of Bookand Reading 537 Boon : Blessing; Benefit; Something Very Helpful 538 Boost : Lift By Pushing Up From Below; Increase; Raise; 539 N: Push Upward; Increase Botch : Mismanage; Blow 540 Bouillon : Clear Beef Soup 541 Bound : Leap Or Spring; Limit Or Confine; Constitute The 542 Limit Of; Ex. Bounded By Canada; N: Leap Or Jumping; Boundary; Adj: Certain; Having A Duty To Do Something Bountiful : Generous; Showing Bounty 543 Bourgeois : Middle Class 544 Bovine : Cowlike; Placid And Dull 545 Bowdlerize : Expurgate 546 Bowdlerize : Expurgate 547 Brackish : Somewhat Saline 548 Brackish : Somewhat Saline 549 Brag : Boast 550

Braggart : Boaster 551 Braid : Plait; Interweave Strandor Lengthof; Make By 552 Weaving Strandtogether; N: Braided Segment (aof Hair) Brand : Trademark; Mark Burned On The Hide Of An 553 Animal; Mark Burned Into The Flesh Of Criminals; Mark Of Disgrace; V: Mark With A Brand; Give A Lasting Bad Brandish : Wave Around (a Weapon); Flourish 554 Bravado : Swagger; Assumed Air Of Defiance 555 Brave : Face Courageously; Ex. Brave The Storm 556 Brawl : Noisy Quarrel 557 Brawn : Muscular Strength; Sturdiness 558 Brawny : Muscular; Having Well-Developed Muscles 559 Brazen : Insolent 560 Breach : Breaking Of Contract Or Duty; Fissure; Gap 561 Breadth : Width; Extent 562 Breed : Produce Young; Rear; Bring Up; Produce (an 563 Undesirable Condition); N: Kind Or Sort Of Animal Or Plant Brevity : Consciousness 564 Bridle : Harnesfitted About A Horse'head (used To 565 Restrain); Curb; Check; V: Put A Bridle On; Control Or Restrain; Show Anger Brim : Uppermost Edge Of A Cup; Projecting Rim (aon A 566 Hat); Ex. The Glaswafull To The Brim; V: Be Full To The Brim Brindled : Tawny Or Grayish With Steaks Or Spots 567 Brink : Edge (at The Top Of A Cliff); Ex. On The Brink Of 568 The Grand Canyon Brisk : Quick And Active; Marked By Livelinesand Vigor 569 Bristling : Rising Like Bristles; Showing Irritation 570 Brittle : Easy Broken; Difficult 571 Broach : Open Up 572 Brocade : Rich, Figured Fabric 573 Brochure : Pamphlet 574 Broil : Cook By Direct Heat; N: 575

Bromide : Platitude; Chemical Compound Used To Calm 576 Excitement Brooch : Ornamental Clasp 577 Brood : Sit On In Order To Hatch; Think Deeply Or Worry 578 Anxiously; N: The Young Of Certain Animals; Group Of Young Birdhatched At One Time Brook : Tolerate; Endure; Ex. Brook No Interference; N: 579 Small Stream Bruise : Injure Without Breaking The Skin; N: 580 Brunt : Maiimpact Or Shock (of Aattack Or Blow); Ex. 581 Brunt Of The Argument Brusque : Blunt; Abrupt 582 Brusque : Blunt; Abrupt 583 Buccaneer : Pirate 584 Bucolic : Rustic; Pastoral 585 Buffet : Strike Forcefully; Slap; Batter; Knock About; N: 586 Table With Food Set Out For People To Serve Themselves; Meal At Which People Help Themselves To Buffoon : Stupid Person; Clown 587 Buffoonery : Clowning 588 Bugaboo : Bugbear; Object Of Baseless Terror 589 Bulge : Protruding Part; Swelling Of A Surface; Ex. The 590 Apple Made A Bulge In Hipocket; V: Swell Outward; Protrude Bulk : Size Or Volume (esp. When Very Large); Main 591 Part; Ex. The Bulk Of The Work Haalready Been Done; Adj. Bulky: Having Great Size Bully : One Who Ihabitually Cruel To Weaker People; V: 592 Bulwark : Earthwork Or Other Strong Defense 593 Bump : Hit Or Knock Against With Force; N: 594 Bump : Hit Or Knock Against With Force; N: 595 Bump : Hit Or Knock Against With Force; N: 596 Bumptious : Self-Assertive 597 Bungle : Spoil By Clumsy Behavior 598 Buoyant : Able To Float; Cheerful And Optimistic; N: 599 Buoyancy; Ex. Buoyancy Of Wood/water/american Market Bureaucracy : Government By Bureaus 600

Burgeon : Grow Forth; Send Out Buds 601 Burlesque : Give An Imitation That Ridicules 602 Burly : Husky; Muscular 603 Burly : Husky; Muscular 604 Burnish : Make Shiny By Rubbing; Polish 605 Bust : Piece Of Sculpture Showing A Person'head, 606 Shoulders, And Upper Chest; V: Break Up; Arrest; Ex. Crimebuster Buttress : Support; Prop Up 607 Buxom : Plump; Vigorous; Jolly 608 Cabal : Small Group Of Persons Secretly United To 609 Promote Their Own Interests Cache : Hiding Place 610 Cacophonous : Discordant; Inharmonious; N: Cacophony: 611 Unpleasant Mixture Of Loud Sounds Cacophony : Discord 612 Cadaver : Corpse 613 Cadence : Rhythmic Rise And Fall (of Words And 614 Sounds); Beat Cadet : Student At A Military School 615 Cajole : Coax; Wheedle 616 Calamity : Disaster; Misery 617 Caldron : Large Kettle; A:(cauldron); 618 Caliber : Ability; Capacity 619 Calligraphy : Beautiful Writing; Excellent Penmanship 620 Callous : Hardened; Unfeeling 621 Callow : Youthful; Immature 622 Callus : Area Of Thick Hard Skin 623 Calorific : Heat-Producing 624 Calumny : Malicious Misrepresentation; Slander 625 650 649 648 647 643 642 641 640 638 637 635 633 630 629 628 627 626

Calumny : Malicious Misrepresentation; Slander Camaraderie : Good-Fellowship Cameo : Shell Or Jewel Carved In Relief Cameo : Shell Or Jewel Carved In Relief Camp : Group Sharing A Common Cause Or Opinion Canard : Unfounded False Rumor; Exaggerated False 631 Report Candor : Frankness 632 Canine : Related To Dogs; Dog-Like Canker : Any Ulcerous Sore; Any Evil 634 Canny : Shrewd; Thrifty Cant : Jargon Of Thieves; Pious Phraseology 636 Cant : Jargon Of Thieves; Pious Phraseology Cantankerous : Ill Humored; Irritable Cantata : Story Set In Music, To Be Sung By A Chorus 639 Canter : Slow Gallop Canto : Division Of A Long Poem Canvass : Determine Votes, Etc. Capacious : Spacious Capacity : Mental Or Physical Ability; Role; Positioor 644 Duty; Ability To Accommodate; Ex. Imy Capacity As President Capillary : Having A Very Fine Bore; Resembling A Hair; 645 Fine And Slender; Ex. Capillary Attraction; N: Very Fine Hairlike Tube; Cf. Capillarity Capitulate : Surrender 646 Caprice : Whim Capricious : Fickle; Incalculable Capsize : (of A Boat) Turn Over Caption : Title; Chapter Heading; Text Under Illustration

Caption : Title; Chapter Heading; Text Under Illustration 651 Captious : Faultfinding 652 Carafe : Glass Water Bottle; Decanter 653 Carapace : Shell Covering The Back (of A Turtle, Tortoise, 654 Crab, Etc.) Carcinogenic : Causing Cancer 655 Cardinal : Chief 656 Cardiologist : Doctor Specializing In Ailments Of The 657 Heart Cardiologist : Doctor Specializing In Ailments Of The 658 Heart Careen : Lurch; Sway From Side To Side 659 Career : Rush Wildly; Go At Full Speed 660 Carefree : Free From Worries; Having No Problems 661 Carnage : Destruction Of Life 662 Carnal : Fleshy 663 Carnivorous : Meat-Eating 664 Carousal : Drunken Relief 665 Carping : Finding Fault 666 Carrion : Rotting Flesh Of A Dead Body 667 Carte Blanche : Unlimited Authority Or Freedom 668 Cascade : Small Waterfall 669 Caste : One Of The Hereditary Classes In Hindu Society 670 Castigate : Punish 671 Castigation : Punishment; Severe Criticism Or Disapproval 672 Castrate : Remove The Sex Organ(of A Male Animal Or 673 Person) Casualty : Serious Or Fatal Accident 674 Cataclysm : Deluge; Upheaval 675

Catalyst : Agent Which Brings About A Chemical Change 676 While It Remains Unaffected And Unchanged Catapult : Slingshot; A Hurling Machine 677 Cataract : Great Waterfall; Eye Abnormality 678 Catastrophe : Calamity 679 Catcall : Shout Of Disapproval Or Displeasure (made At 680 The Theater Or A Sports Match); Boo; V: Catechism : Book Of Religious Instruction; Instruction By 681 Question And Answer Categorical : Without Exceptions; Unqualified; Absolute 682 Cater : Provide Food And Drink (for); Cater To: Try To 683 Satisfy (desireof A Bad Kind) Catharsis : Purging Or Cleansing Away Any Passage Of 684 The Body Cathartic : Purgative 685 Cathartic : Purgative 686 Catholic : Broadly Sympathetic; Liberal 687 Caulk : Make Watertight (by Blocking Up Cracks As Ia 688 Ship); A:(calk); Causal : Implying A Cause-And-Effect Relationship 689 Caustic : Burning; Sarcastically Biting 690 Cauterize : Burn With Hot Iron Or Caustic 691 Cavalcade : Procession; Parade 692 Cavil : Make Frivolous Objections 693 Cavil : Make Frivolous Objections 694 Cede : Transfer; Yield Title To 695 Celerity : Speed; Rapidity 696 Celestial : Heavenly 697 Celibate : Unmarried; Abstaining From Sexual Intercourse 698 Censor : (in Ancient Rome) Overseer Of Morals (also 699 Taking The Census); Person Who Eliminates Inappropriate Matter; V: Censor : Overseer Of Morals; Person Who Reads To 700 Eliminate Inappropriate Remarks

Censorious : Critical 701 Censure : Blame; Criticize 702 Centaur : Mythical Figure, Half Man And Half Horse 703 Centigrade : Measure Of Temperature Used Widely In 704 Europe Centrifugal : Radiating, Departing From The Center 705 Centripetal : Tending Toward The Center 706 Centurion : Roman Army Officer 707 Cerebral : Pertaining To The Brain Or Intellect 708 Cerebration : Thought 709 Ceremonious : Marked By Formality 710 Ceremonious : Marked By Formality 711 Certitude : Certainty 712 Cessation : Stopping 713 Cession : Yielding To Another, Ceding 714 Chafe : Warm By Rubbing; Make Sore By Rubbing 715 Chafe : Warm By Rubbing; Make Sore By Rubbing 716 Chaff : Worthless Products Of An Endeavor 717 Chaffing : Bantering; Joking 718 Chagrin : Vexation; Disappointment 719 Chameleon : Lizard That Changes Color In Different 720 Situations Champion : Support Militantly 721 Championship : Position Of Champion; Defense Or 722 Support; Competition Held To Determine A Champion Chancellor : Legal Official Of High Rank; Cf. 723 Chancellery(chancellory): Position Of A Chancellor Chaotic : In Utter Disorder 724 Chaotic : In Utter Disorder 725 749 744 743 742 741 740 739 738 737 736 734 728 726

Chapel : Small Church (in A Prison, College, Or Hospital) Chaperon : Older Person Who Accompanieand 727 Supervisea Young Unmarried Woman Chaplain : Clergyman Attached To A Chapel Char : Make Or Become Black By Burning; Reduce Or Be 729 Reduced To Carbon Or Charcoal(black Substance Made By Burning Wood) By Incomplete Combustion Charisma : Divine Gift; Great Popular Charm Or Appeal Of 730 A Political Leader Charm : Quality Of Pleasing; Amulet; Action Or Formula 731 Thought To Have Magical Power; Spell; V: Attract; Cast A Spell On; Bewitch Chary : Cautiously Watchful 732 Chase : Ornament A Metal Surface By Indenting; Follow 733 Rapidly To Catch Chasm : Abyss Chassis : Framework And Working Parts Of An 735 Automobile Chaste : Pure Chasten : Discipline; Punish In Order To Correct Chattel : Personal Property Chauvinist : Blindly Devoted Patriot Checkered : Marked By Changes In Fortune Cherubic : Angelic; Innocent Looking Chicanery : Trickery Chide : Scold Chimerical : Fantastic; Highly Imaginative Chip : Lose A Small Piece From The Surface Or Edge; N: 745 Small Piece Broken Off Something; Cf. French Fry; Potato Chip/crisp Chiropodist : One Who Treats Disorders Of The Feet 746 Chisel : Swindle Or Cheat; N: Wedgelike Tool For Cutting 747 Chivalrous : Courteous; Faithful; Brave 748 Choice : Delicate; Of Very Fine Quality Choir : Group Of People Who Sing Together (esp. During 750 Religiouservices); Place For Choir

Choleric : Hot-Tempered 751 Chore : Daily Domestic Task (such Acleaning, Cooking, 752 And Shopping); Unpleasant Task Chore : Daily Domestic Task (such Acleaning, Cooking, 753 And Shopping); Unpleasant Task Choreography : Art Of Dancing 754 Chortle : Chuckle With Delight; N: 755 Chorus : Phrase Repeated Throughout A Song Or Poem 756 Chronic : Long Established As A Disease 757 Chuckle : Laugh Quietly 758 Chuckle : Laugh Quietly 759 Churlish : Boorish; Rude 760 Ciliated : Having Minute Hairs 761 Cipher : Nonentity; Worthless Person Or Thing; Zero; 762 Secret Code; V: Circlet : Small Ring; Band 763 Circuit : Closed Circular Line Around An Area; 764 Circumference; Regularly Repeated Journey From Place To Place Circuitous : Roundabout 765 Circumlocution : Indirect Or Roundabout Expression 766 Circumscribe : Limit; Confine 767 Circumspect : Prudent; Cautious 768 Circumvent : Outwit; Baffle 769 Cistern : Reservoir Or Water Tank 770 Citadel : Fortress 771 Citadel : Fortress 772 Cite : Quote; Command 773 Civil : Having To Do With Citizens Or The State; 774 Courteous And Polite Clairvoyant : Having Foresight 775 797 795 794 793 791 788 786 785 784 783 782 779 776

Clamber : Climb By Crawling Clamor : Noise 777 Clandestine : Secret 778 Clangor : Loud, Resounding Noise Clap : Strike The Palmof The Handtogether With A 780 Sudden Explosive Sound; Come Together Suddenly With A Sharp Sound; Put Or Send Promptly; Ex. Clap The Clapper : Striker (tongue) Of A Bell 781 Clarion : Shrill, Trumpetlike Sound Clasp : Hold Firmly Within Arms Clavicle : Collarbone Cleave : Split Asunder Cleft : Split Clemency : Disposition To Be Lenient; Mildness, As Of 787 The Weather Clich : Phrase Dulled In Meaning By Repetition Clientele : Body Of Customers 789 Clime : Climate 790 Clime : Region; Climate Clip : Cut Off With Shears; Fasten; N: Something Clipped 792 Off (aa Short Extract From Film); Clasp Or Fastener Clipper : Sailing Vessel Built For Great Speed Clique : Small Excessive Group Cloister : Monastery Or Convent Clot : Half-Solid Lump Formed From A Liquid (or Blood); 796 V: Cloven : Split Cloying : Distasteful (because Excessive); Excessively 798 Sweet Or Sentimental; V: Cloy: Become Unpleasant Through Too Much Sweetness Or Excess Coalesce : Combine; Fuse 799 Coalition : Partnership; League; Union Of Separate 800 Political Parties

Coax : Persuade By Flattery 801 Coda : Concluding Sectioof A Musical Or Literary 802 Composition Coddle : To Treat Gently 803 Codicil : Supplement To The Body Of A Will 804 Codify : To Arrange (laws, Rules) As A Code; Classify 805 Coercion : Use Of Force To Get Someone's Compliance 806 Coercion : Use Of Force To Get Someone's Compliance 807 Coeval : Living As The Same Time As; Contemporary 808 Cog : Tooth Protecting From A Wheel 809 Cogent : Convincing 810 Cogitate : Think Over 811 Cognate : Allied By Blood; Of The Same Or Kindred 812 Nature Cognitive : Having To Do With Knowing Or Perceiving 813 Cognizance : Knowledge 814 Cognomen : Family Name 815 Cohabit : Live Together 816 Cohabit : Live Together 817 Cohere : Stick Together 818 Cohesion : Force Keeps Parts Together 819 Cohesion : Force Keeps Parts Together 820 Cohorts : Group Of People Who Share Some 821 Commoquality; Armed Band; A Group Of Betwee300 And 600 Soldiers Under One Commander (ithe Ancient Rome) Cohorts : Group Of People Who Share Some 822 Commoquality; Armed Band; A Group Of Betwee300 And 600 Soldiers Under One Commander (ithe Ancient Rome) Coiffure : Hairstyle 823 Coiffure : Hairstyle 824 Coincidence : The Chance Occurrence, At The Same 825 Time, Of Two Or More Seemingly Connected Events; V: Coincide: Happen At The Same Time; Be In Agreement;

Colander : Utensil With Perforated Bottom Used For 826 Straining Collaborate : Work Together 827 Collage : Work Of Art Put Together From Fragments 828 Collate : Examine In Order To Verify Authenticity; Arrange 829 In Order Collation : A Light Meal; Collating 830 Colloquial : Pertaining To Conversational Or Common 831 Speech Colloquy : Informal Discussion 832 Collusion : Conspiring In A Fraudulent Scheme 833 Colossal : Huge 834 Colossus : Gigantic Statue; Person Or Thing Of Great 835 Size Or Importance Coma : Deep Prolonged Unconsciousnescaused By 836 Disease, Poison, Or A Severe Blow Coma : Deep Prolonged Unconsciousnescaused By 837 Disease, Poison, Or A Severe Blow Comatose : In A Coma; Extremely Sleepy 838 Combustible : Easily Burned 839 Comeback : Retort; Quick Clever Reply; Return To Former 840 Status Comely : Attractive; Agreeable 841 Comestible : Something Fit To Be Eaten 842 Comeuppance : Rebuke; Deserts 843 Commandeer : To Draft Form Military Purposes; To Take 844 For A Public Use Commemorate : Honor The Memory Of; Serve Aa 845 Memorial To; Ex. Commemorate The 100th Anniversary/those Who Died In The War Commemorative : Remembering; Honoring 846 Commiserate : To Feel Or Express Pity Or Symphony For 847 Commodious : Spacious And Comfortable 848 Commonplace : Ordinary; N: Something Ordinary Or 849 Common; Trite Remark Commonwealth : Nation Governed By The People; 850 Republic; People Of A Nation

Commonwealth : Nation Governed By The People; 851 Republic; People Of A Nation Commonwealth : Nation Governed By The People; 852 Republic; People Of A Nation Communal : Held In Common; Of A Group Of People 853 Commune : Small (often Rural) Community Whose 854 Membershare Work And Income; V: Exchange Thoughtor Feelings; Ex. Commune With Nature Compact : Tightly Packed; Firm, Brief 855 Compartment : One Of The Partinto Which An Enclosed 856 Space Idivided

Comprehend : Include; Understand 876 Comprehensive : Thorough; Inclusive 877 Compress : Close; Squeeze; Contract 878 Comprise : Include; Consist Of 879 Compromise : Adjust; Endanger The Interests Or 880 Reputation Of Compulsion : Compelling; Strong Desire That Idifficult To 881 Control; Irresistible Impulse

Compassion : Sympathy For The Suffering Of Others; Adj. Compulsive : Resulting From Compulsion 857 Compassionate 882 Compassion : Sympathy For The Suffering Of Others; Adj. Compulsory : Obligatory; That Must Be Done 858 Compassionate 883 Compatible : Harmonious; In Harmony With 859 Compelling : Overpowering, Irresistible In Effect 860 Compensatory : Making Up For; Repaying 861 Compilation : Listing Of Statistical Information In Tabular 862 Or Book Form Compile : Assemble; Gather; Accumulate; Make (a 863 Report Or A Book) From Facts And Information Found In Various Places; Ex. Compile A Dictionary Complacency : Self-Satisfaction; Smugness; Adj. 864 Complacent Complacent : Self-Satisfied 865 Complement : That Which Completes 866 Complementary : Serving To Complete Something 867 Compliant : Yielding 868 Complicity : Participation; Involvement 869 Component : Element; Ingredient 870 Comport : Bear One's Self; Behave 871 Compost : Mixture Of Decaying Organic Matter Used 872 Afertilizer; V: Put Or Make Compost Composure : Mental Calmness 873 Compound : Combine; Produce By Combining; Increase; 874 Make Worse By Adding To Or Increasing; Exacerbate; Ex. Compound An Error; Adj: Consisting Of Two Or More Comprehend : Include; Understand 875 898 Concomitant : That Which Accompanies 899 Concord : Harmony; Agreement` Between People Or 900 Things 896 Conclusive : Decisive; Ending All Debate 897 Concoct : Prepare By Combining; Make Up In Concert 895 Conclusive : Decisive; Ending All Debate 894 Conclave : Private Secret Meeting 893 Concise : Brief And Compact 892 Conciliatory : Reconciling; Soothing 891 Concession : Act Of Yielding 890 Conception : Beginning; Forming Of An Idea 886 Concave : Hollow 887 Concede : Admit; Yield 888 Conceit : Whimsical Idea; Extravagant Metaphor 889 Concentric : Having A Common Center 885 Concatenate : Link As In A Chain 884 Compute : Reckon; Calculate Compunction : Remorse

Concordat : Formal Agreement 901 Concur : Agree 902 Concurrent : Happening At The Same Time 903 Concurrent : Happening At The Same Time 904 Condign : Adequate; (of Punishment) Severe And Well 905 Deserved Condiments : Seasonings; Spices 906 Condole : Express Sympathetic Sorrow 907 Condone : Overlook; Forgive 908 Conductive : Contributive; Tending To 909 Conduit : Aqueduct; Passageway For Fluids 910 Confidant : Trusted Friend 911 Confide : Tell In Confidence (to A Person One Trusts); Be 912 Confident About Confidential : Spoken Or Written In Secret; Trusted With 913 Private Matters; Ex. Confidential Secretary Confirm : Corroborate; Verify; Support 914 Confiscate : Seize; Commandeer 915 Conflagration : Great Fire 916 Confluence : Flowing Together; Crowd 917 Confluence : Flowing Together; Crowd 918 Conformist : Person Who Uncritically Conformto The 919 Customof A Group; Op. Nonconformist: One Who Doenot Conform To Accepted Beliefof Norms Conformity : Harmony; Agreement 920 Confound : Confuse; Puzzle 921 Confound : Confuse; Puzzle 922 Confusion : Bruise 923 Congeal : Freeze; Coagulate 924 Congenial : Pleasant; Friendly 925 950 942 940 933 932 931 928 927 926

Congenial : Pleasant; Friendly Congenital : Existing At Birth Conglomeration : Mass Of Material Sticking Together Congruence : Correspondence Of Parts; Harmonious 929 Relationship Congruent : In Agreement; Harmonious; Corresponding; 930 Coinciding Exactly; Cf. Congruous Conifer : Pine Tree; Cone-Bearing Tree Conjecture : Surmise; Guess Conjugal : Pertaining To Marriage Conjure : Summon A Devil; Practice Magic; Imagine; 934 Invent Connivance : Pretense Of Ignorance Of Something Wrong; 935 Assistance; Permission To Offend Connoisseur : Person Competent To Act As A Judge Of 936 Art, Etc.; A Lover Of An Art Connotation : Suggested Or Implied Meaning Of An 937 Expression Connubial : Pertaining To Marriage Or The Matrimonial 938 State Consanguineous : Having A Common Ancestor; 939 A:(consanguine); Consanguinity : Kinship Conscript : Draftee; Person Forced Into Military Service; 941 V: Consecrate : Dedicate; Sanctify Consensus : General Agreement; Opinion Reached By A 943 Group Consequential : Pompous; Important; Self-Important 944 Conservatory : School Of The Fine Arts (especially Music 945 Or Drama); Glass-Enclosed Area; A:(conservatoire); Cf. Conservancy Consign : Deliver Officially; Entrust; Set Apart 946 Consistency : Absence Of Contradictions; Dependability; 947 Uniformity Console : Lessen Sadness Or Disappointment; Give 948 Comfort Consolidation : Unification; Process Of Becoming Firmer 949 Or Stronger; V: Consolidate: Merge; Strengthen Consonance : Harmony; Agreement

Consonant : Harmonious; In Agreement; N: 951 Consonant : Harmonious; In Agreement; N: 952 Consort : Associate With 953 Conspicuous : Easily Seen; Noticeable; Striking 954 Conspiracy : Treacherous Plot 955 977 976

Contravene : Contradict; Infringe On Contrite : Penitent Contrivance : Something Contrived; Machine Or 978 Apparatus; Clever Deceitful Plan; Scheme Contrive : Invent Or Fabricate In A Clever Way (by 979 Improvisation); Manage; Ex. Contrive To Attract Hiattention Contrived : Forced; Artificial; Not Spontaneous 980

Conspire : Take Part In A Conspiracy; (of Events) Work Contumacious : Stubborn And Disobedient; Resisting 956 Together; Combine; Ex. Eventconspired To Produce Great 981 Authority (esp. Disobedient To An Order Made By A Difficulties. Court) Consternation : Great Shock; Dismay Contusion : Bruise 957 982 Constituency : Voterrepresented By An Elected Official; Conundrum : Riddle 958 District So Represented; Group Of Supporter(or 983 Constituents) Constitution : Constituting; System Of Laws; Composition Convenant : Agreement 959 Of Something; Physical Makeup Or Structure Of A 984 Person; Ex. Men With Strong Constitutions Constraint : Compulsion; Repression Of Feelings Convention : Social Or Moral Custom; Established 960 985 Practice; Formal Meeting; International Agreement Construe : Explain; Interpret 961 Contagion : Infection 962 Contaminate : Pollute 963 Contemporary : Person Belonging To The Same Period 964 Contempt : Scorn; Disdain 965 Contend : Struggle; Compete; Assert Earnestly 966 Contention : Assertion; Claim; Thesis; Struggling; 967 Competition Contentious : Quarrelsome 968 Contest : Dispute 969 Context : Writings Preceding And Following The Passage 970 Quoted Contiguous : Adjacent To; Touching Upon 971 Continence : Self-Restraint; Sexual Chastity 972 Contingent : Conditional 973 Contortions : Twistings ; Distortions 974 Contraband : Illegal Trade; Smuggling 975 1000 999 Copious : Plentiful 998 Convoluted : Coiled Around 997 Convoke : Call Together 996 Convivial : Festive; Gay; Characterized By Joviality 994 Conviction : Strongly Held Belief 995 Conviction : Strongly Held Belief 991 Convert : One Who Has Adopted A Different Religion Or 992 Opinion; V: Change Into Another Form; (persuade To) Adopt A Particular Religion Or Belief Convex : Curving Outward 993 Conveyance : Vehicle; Transfer 990 Converse : Opposite 989 Converse : Opposite 988 Conversant : Familiar With Convention : Social Or Moral Custom; Established 986 Practice; Formal Meeting; International Agreement Conventional : Ordinary; Typical; Not Nuclear; Ex. 987 Conventional Weapons Converge : Come Together

Coquette : Flirt 1001 Cordial : Gracious; Heartfelt 1002 Cordial : Gracious; Heartfelt 1003 Cordon : Extended Line Of Men Or Fortifications To 1004 Prevent Access Or Egress Cornice : Protecting Molding On Building (usually Above 1005 Columns) 1028 1027 1026

Cow : Terrorize; Intimidate Cower : Shrink Quivering, As From Fear Coy : Shy; Modest; Coquettish Cozen : Cheat; Hoodwink; Swindle 1029 Crabbed : Sour; Peevish 1030

Cornucopia : Hor(or Horn-Shaped Container) Overflowing Craft : Skill (esp. With One'hands); Skill In Deceiving 1006 With Fruit And Grain; Symbol Of Abundance; Horof Plenty 1031 People; Guile; Adj. Crafty: Cleverly Deceitful; Cunning Corollary : Consequence; Accompaniment 1007 Corporeal : Bodily; Material 1008 Corpulent : Very Fat 1009 Corpus : Collection (of Writingor Information); Ex. The 1010 Corpuof Shakespeare'works; Cf. Corpse Corpuscle : Red Or White Cell In The Blood 1011 Correlation : Mutual Relationship 1012 Corroborate : Confirm 1013 Corroborate : Confirm 1014 Corrosive : Eating Away By Chemicals Or Disease 1015 Corrugated : Wrinkled, Ridged 1016 Cosmic : Pertaining To Outer Space 1017 Cosmic : Pertaining To Outer Space 1018 Counterpart : A Thing That Completes Another; Things 1019 Very Much Alike Coup : Highly Successful Action Or Sudden Attack 1020 Couple : Join; Unite 1021 Courier : Messenger 1022 Covenant : Binding Agreement Betweetwo Groups Or 1023 People; Compact; V: Enter Into A Covenant; Promise Covert : Secret; Hidden; Implied 1024 Covetous : Avaricious; Eagerly Desirous Of 1025 1050 1049 Criterion : Standard Used In Judging 1047 Crinkle : Wrinkle 1048 Criteria : Standards Used In Judging; Cf. Criterion 1046 Cringe : Shrink Back, As If In Fear 1045 Crevice : Crack; Fissure 1042 Crescendo : Increase In The Volume Or Intensity As In A 1043 Musical Passage; Climax Crest : Top (aof A Hill Or Wave); Showy Featheron The 1044 Head Of A Bird Crestfallen : Dejected; Dispirited 1041 Creed : System Of Religious Or Ethical Belief 1036 Credential : Evidence Concerning One'authority; Written 1037 Proof Of A Person'position; Ex. The New Ambassador Presented Hicredentialto The Court. Credential : Evidence Concerning One'authority; Written 1038 Proof Of A Person'position; Ex. The New Ambassador Presented Hicredentialto The Court. Credential : Evidence Concerning One'authority; Written 1039 Proof Of A Person'position; Ex. The New Ambassador Presented Hicredentialto The Court. Credo : Creed 1040 Credulity : Belief On Slight Evidence 1034 Craven : Cowardly 1035 Credence : Belief 1033 Crave : Desire; Want Intensely Crass : Very Unrefined; Grossly Insensible; Crude And 1032 Undiscriminating; Ex. Crass Behavior Crass : Very Unrefined; Grossly Insensible

Crochet : Make (a Piece Of Needlework) By Looping 1051 Thread With A Hooked Needle; N: Cf. Crotchet Crone : Hag; Ugly Old Woman 1052 Cross : Bad-Tempered; Showing Ill-Humor; Angry 1053 Crossbreed : Hybridize; N: Hybrid; Cf. Interbreed; Cf. 1054 Inbreed Crotchety : Eccentric; Whimsical 1055 Crust : Hard Outer Covering (aof Earth Or Snow) 1056 Crux : Critical Point 1057 Crypt : Secret Recess Or Vault, Usually Used For Burial 1058 Cryptic : Mysterious; Puzzling; Secret 1059 Cubicle : Small Chamber Used For Sleeping 1060 Cue : Word Or Signal (ain A Play To Prompt Another 1061 Actor'speech Or Entrance); Reminder Or Hint; V: Give A Cue To Culinary : Pertaining To Cooking 1062 Cull : Pick Out; Reject 1063 Culmination : Attainment Of Highest Point 1064 Culmination : Attainment Of Highest Point 1065 Culpable : Deserving Blame 1066 Culprit : One Guilty Of A Crime 1067 Culvert : Artificial Channel For Water 1068 Cumulative : Growing By Addition; Accumulative 1069 Cunning : Clever In Deceiving; Sly; N: Clevernesin 1070 Deceiving; Deceit Cupidity : Greed 1071 Curmudgeon : Churlish, Miserly Individual 1072 Cursive : Flowing, Running 1073 Cursory : Casual; Hastily Done 1074 Curtail : Shorten; Reduce 1075

Cynical : Skeptical Or Distrustful Of Human Motives 1076 Cynosure : Object Of General Attention 1077 Dabble : Work At Ia Nonserious Fashion; Splash Around; 1078 Move Noisily Ia Liquid Dainty : Delicate; Delicately Beautiful; Fastidious; Not 1079 Easy To Please; Ex. Dainty Movement/dress Dais : Raised Platform For Guests Of Honor 1080 Dais : Raised Platform For Guests Of Honor 1081 Dally : Trifle With; Procrastinate 1082 Damn : Condemn; Criticize Severely; Condemn To 1083 Everlasting Punishment; Doom; Bring To Ruin; N: Damnation Dank : Damp 1084 Dapper : Neat And Trim (iappearance); (of Small Men) 1085 Neat Iappearance And Quick Imovements; Neat; Spry Dappled : Spotted 1086 Dappled : Spotted 1087 Dart : Move Or Throw Suddenly And Quickly 1088 Dart : Move Or Throw Suddenly And Quickly 1089 Dastard : Coward 1090 Dastard : Coward 1091 Daunt : Intimidate 1092 Dauntless : Bold 1093 Dawdle : Loiter; Waste Time 1094 Daze : Stun Awith A Blow Or Shock; Bemuse; Benumb; 1095 N: Dazzle : Make Blind With A Sudden Intense Light; 1096 Amaze; Fill With Wonder Deadlock : Standstill; Stalemate 1097 Deadpan : Wooden; Impersonal 1098 Dearth : Scarcity 1099 Debacle : Breaking Up; Downfall 1100

Debar : Bar; Forbid; Exclude; Ex. Debarred From Jury 1101 Services Debase : Reduce To Lower State 1102 Debauch : Corrupt; Make Intemperate 1103 Debilitate : Weaken; Enfeeble 1104 Debonair : Friendly; Aiming To Please 1105

Defame : Harm Someone's Reputation; Malign 1126 Default : Failure To Do 1127 Defeatist : Attitude Of One Who Is Ready To Accept 1128 Defeat As A Natural Outcome Defect : Shortcoming; V: Desert (in Order To Join The 1129 Opposite One) Defection : Desertion 1130

Debunk : Expose As False, Exaggerated, Worthless, Etc. Defer : Give In Respectfully; Submit; Delay Till Later; 1106 ; Ridicule 1131 Exempt Temporarily; N: Deferment; Cf. Show Respect, Comply With, Courteous Debut : D\'ebut; First Public Appearance; Formal Deference : Courteous Regard For Another's Wish 1107 Presentation Of A Young Woman To Society 1132 Debutante : Young Woman Making Formal Entrance In 1108 Society Decadence : Decay 1109 Decant : Pour Off Gently 1110 Decapitate : Behead 1111 Decelerate : Slow Down 1112 Decimate : Kill, Usually One Out Of Ten 1113 Decipher : Interpret Secret Code 1114 Declivity : Downward Slope 1115 Decollete : (of A Dress) Having A Low-Cut Neckline; Cf. 1116 D\'ecolletage: Low Neckline (oa Dress) Decomposition : Decay 1117 Decorous : Proper 1118 Decorous : Proper 1119 Decorum : Propriety; Orderliness And Good Taste In 1120 Manners; Appropriateness Of Behavior Or Conduct Decrepit : Worn Out Of Age 1121 Deducible : Derived By Reasoning 1122 Deducible : Derived By Reasoning 1123 Deface : Mar; Disfigure 1124 Defalcate : Embezzle 1125 1150 1149 Deleterious : Harmful 1148 Delete : Erase; Strike Out 1147 Delectable : Delightful; Delicious 1146 Deign : Condescend 1143 Degradation : Humiliation; Debasement; Degeneration; V: 1144 Degrade: Debase; Disgrace; Degenerate; Reduce (something) In Worth; Demote (someone); Reduce In Degraded : Lowered In Rank; Debased 1145 Deify : Turn Into God; Idolize 1142 Degenerate : Become Worse; Deteriorate 1140 Defunct : Dead; No Longer In Use Or Existence 1141 Degenerate : Become Worse; Deteriorate 1138 Defrock : Strip A Priest Or Minister Of Church Authority; 1139 Unfrock Deft : Neat; Skillful 1137 Defray : Pay Costs For 1136 Defoliate : Destroy Leaves 1135 Deflect : Turn Aside 1134 Definitive : Final; Compete Defiance : Refusal To Yield; Resistance; V: Defy; Adj. 1133 Defiant Defile : Pollute; Profane

Deliberate : Consider; Ponder 1151 Delineate : Portray 1152 Delirium : Mental Disorder Marked By Confusion 1153 Delta : Flat Plain Of Mud Or Sand Between Branches Of 1154 A River Delude : Deceive 1155 Delusion : False Belief; Hallucination 1156 Delusive : Deceptive; Raising Vain Hopes 1157 Demagogue : Person Who Appeals To People's Prejudice 1158 Demean : Degrade; Humiliate 1159 Demeanor : Behavior; Bearing 1160 Demerit : Fault; Bad Quality 1161 Demise : Death 1162 Demographic : Related To Populatiobalance; N: 1163 Demography: Statistical Study Of Humapopulation Demolition : Destruction 1164 Demoniac : Fiendish 1165 Demotic : Pertaining To The People 1166 Demur : Delay; Object 1167 Denigrate : Blacken 1168 Denizen : Inhabitant Of 1169 1193 1192 1191 1190 1189 1186 1185 1184 1182 1181 1180 1177 1176

Deplete : Reduce; Exhaust Deplore : Regret; Disapprove Of Deploy : Move Troops So That The Battle Line Is 1178 Extended At The Expense Of Depth Deposition : Testimony Under Oath 1179 Depravity : Corruption; Wickedness Depravity : Corruption; Wickedness Depreciate : Lessen In Value Depreciate : Express Disapproval Of; Protest Against; 1183 Belittle Depreciate : Lessen In Value Depredation : Plundering Depredation : Plundering Deputize : Work Or Appoint Aa Deputy; N: Deputy: 1187 Person Who Hathe Power To Take Charge When The Leading Person Iaway Deranged : Insane 1188 Derelict : Abandoned; Dereliction : Neglect Of Duty; Abandonment Deride : Scoff At Derision : Ridicule Derivative : Unoriginal; Derived From Another Source Dermatologist : One Who Studies The Skin And Its 1194 Diseases

Denomination : Religiougroup; Unit In A System; Name Or Derogatory : Expressing A Low Opinion 1170 Designation; Cf. Denominator: Common Trait Or 1195 Characteristic Denotation : Meaning; Distinguishing By Name Descant : Discuss Fully 1171 1196 Denouement : Outcome; Final Development Of The Plot 1172 Of A Play Denounce : Condemn; Criticize 1173 Denounce : Condemn; Criticize 1174 Depict : Portray 1175 1200 1199 Desecrate : Profane; Violate The Sanctity Of 1198 Desecrate : Profane; Violate The Sanctity Of Descant : Discuss Fully 1197 Descry : Catch Sight Of

Desiccate : Dry Up 1201 Desolate : Rob Of Joy; Lay Waste To; Forsake 1202 Desolate : Rob Of Joy; Lay Waste To; Forsake 1203 1228 1227 1226

Devise : Think Up; Invent; Plan; Bequeath; N: Bequest Devoid : Lacking Devoid : Lacking

Desperate : Having Lost All Hope; Despairing; Recklesand Devolve : Deputize; Pass To Others 1204 Violent Because Of Losof Hope Or Despair; Undertaken 1229 Aa Last Resort Despicable : Contemptible Devout : Pious 1205 1230 Despise : Scorn 1206 Despoil : Plunder 1207 Despondent : Depressed; Gloomy 1208 Despot : Tyrant; Harsh, Authoritarian Ruler 1209 Despot : Tyrant; Harsh, Authoritarian Ruler 1210 Destitute : Extremely Poor 1211 Desultory : Aimless; Jumping Around 1212 Detached : Emotionally Removed; Calm And Objective; 1213 Indifferent 1237 Dichotomy : Branching Into Two Parts 1238 1234 Dialectical : Relating To The Art Of Debate; Mutual Or 1235 Reciprocal; Ex. Dialectical Situation; N: Dialectic: Art Of Arriving At The Truth By The Exchange Of Logical Diaphanous : Sneer; Transparent 1236 Diatribe : Bitter Scolding; Invective 1233 Dialectic : Art Of Debate 1232 Diadem : Crown 1231 Diabolical : Devilish Dexterous : Skillful

Detain : Keep Waiting; Prevent From Leaving Or Going; N: Dictum : Authoritative And Weighty Statement 1214 Detention 1239 Detergent : Cleansing Agent 1215 Determination : Resolve; Firmness Of Purpose; 1216 Measurement Or Calculation; Decision Deterrent : Something That Discourages; Hindrance 1217 Detonation : Explosion 1218 Detraction : Slandering; Aspersion 1219 Deviate : Turn Away From 1220 Deviate : Turn Away From 1221 Deviate : Turn Away From 1222 Devious : Going Astray; Erratic; Cunning 1223 Devious : Going Astray; Erratic; Cunning 1224 Devious : Going Astray; Erratic; Cunning 1225 1250 1249 Dilate : Expand 1248 Dilapidated : Ruined Because Of Neglect 1247 Digression : Wandering Away From The Subject 1244 Diffuse : Wordy; Verbose; Rambling; Spread Out (like A 1245 Gas); V: Spread Out Iall Directions; Disperse; N: Diffusion; Cf. Suffuse Diffusion : Wordiness; Spreading In All Directions Like A 1246 Gas Dignitary : Person Of High Rank Or Position 1242 Die : Metal Block Used For Shaping Metal Or Plastic; 1243 Device For Stamping Or Impressing; Mold; Cf. Dice Diffidence : Shyness 1240 Dictum : Authoritative And Weighty Statement 1241 Didactic : Teaching; Instructional Dictum : Authoritative And Weighty Statement

Dilatory : Delaying 1251 Dilemma : Problem; Choice Of Two Unsatisfactory 1252 Alternatives Diligence : Steadiness Of Effort; Persistent Hard Work 1253 Diminution : Lessening; Reduction In Size 1254 Dingy : (of Things And Place) Dirty And Dull; Ex. Dingy 1255 Street/curtain Dint : Means; Effort 1256 Diorama : Life-Size, Three-Dimensional Scene From 1257 Nature Or History; Three-Dimensional Scene With Modeled Figures Against A Painted Background Dire : Disastrous 1258 Dirge : Lament With Music 1259 Disabuse : Correct A False Impression; Undeceive 1260 Disabuse : Correct A False Impression; Undeceive 1261 Disaffected : Disloyal; Lacking Loyalty; V: Disaffect: 1262 Cause To Lose Affectioor Loyalty Disapprobation : Disapproval; Condemnation 1263 Disarray : Disorderly Or Untidy State 1264 Disavowal : Denial; Disclaiming 1265 Disband : Dissolve; Disperse 1266 Disband : Dissolve; Disperse 1267 Disbar : Make (a Lawyer) Leave The Bar Or The Legal 1268 Profession Disburse : Pay Out 1269 Disburse : Pay Out 1270 Discernible : Distinguishable; Perceivable 1271 Discerning : Mentally Quick And Observant; Having 1272 Insight Disclaim : Disown; Renounce Claim To 1273 Disclose : Reveal 1274 Discombobulated : Discomposed; Confused 1275 1300 1299 1298 1296 1291 1290 1289 1286 1285 1284 1281 1279 1278 1276

Discomfit : Put To Rout; Defeat; Disconcert Discompose : Disturb The Composure Of; Confuse 1277 Disconcert : Confuse; Upset; Embarrass Disconsolate : Sad Discord : Conflict; Lack Of Harmony; Dissonance (when 1280 Musical Notes Are Played) Discordant : Inharmonious; Conflicting Discordant : Inharmonious; Conflicting 1282 Discourse : Formal Discussion; Conversation 1283 Discredit : Defame; Destroy Confidence In; Disbelieve Discrepancy : Lack Of Consistency; Difference Discrete : Separate; Unconnected Discretion : Prudence; Ability To Adjust Actions To 1287 Circumstances Discriminate : Distinguish; Make Distinctionon The Basiof 1288 Preference Discriminating : Able To See Differences; Prejudiced Discursive : Digressing; Rambling Disdain : Treat With Scorn Or Contempt Disembark : Debark; Go Ashore (from A Ship); Unload 1292 Cargo From A Ship; Cf. Embark Disembark : Debark; Go Ashore (from A Ship); Unload 1293 Cargo From A Ship; Cf. Embark Disenfranchise : Disfranchise; Deprive Of A Civil Right; 1294 Op. Enfranchise Disengage : Uncouple; Separate; Disconnect; Stop 1295 Fighting; Op. Engage Disfigure : Mar In Beauty; Spoil Disgorge : Surrender Something (stolen); Eject; Vomit; 1297 Op. Gorge Disgruntle : Make Discontented Dishearten : Discourage Disheveled : Untidy

Disheveled : Untidy 1301 Dishonor : Disgrace; N: Adj. Dishonorable 1302 Disinclination : Unwillingness 1303 Disingenuous : Not Native; Sophisticated 1304 Disinterested : Unprejudiced 1305 Disjointed : Disconnected 1306

Disquietude : Uneasiness; Anxiety; V: Disquiet: Make 1326 Anxious Disquietude : Uneasiness; Anxiety; V: Disquiet: Make 1327 Anxious Disquisition : Formal Systematic Inquiry; An Explanation 1328 Of The Results Of A Formal Inquiry Dissection : Analysis; Cutting Apart In Order To Examine 1329 Dissemble : Disguise; Pretend 1330 Disseminate : Scatter (like Seeds) 1331

Disjunction : Act Or State Of Separation; Disunity; Cf. Disseminate : Scatter (like Seeds) 1307 Disjunctive: Expressing A Choice Between Two Ideas; Cf. 1332 Conjunction; Cf. Conjunctive Dislodge : Remove (forcibly); Force Out Of A Position; Ex. Dissension : Disagreement Of Opinioncausing Strife 1308 Dislodge The Food Caught Ihis Throat; Cf. Lodge 1333 Within A Group Dismantle : Take Apart 1309 Dismember : Cut Into Small Parts 1310 Dismember : Cut Into Small Parts 1311 Dismiss : Put Away From Consideration; Reject 1312 Disparage : Belittle 1313 Disparate : Basically Different; Unrelated 1314 Disparity : Difference; Condition Of Inequality 1315 Dispassionate : Calm; Impartial 1316 Dispassionate : Calm; Impartial 1317 1342 1341 Distend : Expand; Swell Out 1340 Distant : Reserved Or Aloof; Cold In Manner 1339 Dissuade : Advise Against 1338 Dissonance : Discord 1337 Dissolute : Loose In Morals 1336 Dissipate : Squander 1335 Dissimulate : Pretend; Conceal By Feigning 1334 Dissertation : Formal Essay Dissent : Disagree

Dispatch : Speediness; Prompt Execution; Message Sent Distill : Extract The Essence; Purify; Refine 1318 With All Due Speed 1343 Dispel : Scatter; Drive Away; Cause To Vanish 1319 Disperse : Scatter 1320 Dispirited : Lacking In Spirit 1321 Disport : Amuse; Ex. Disport Oneself; Cf. Divert 1322 Disputatious : Argumentative; Fond Of Argument 1323 Disputatious : Argumentative; Fond Of Argument 1324 Disputatious : Argumentative; Fond Of Argument 1325 1350 1348 Distract : Take (one'attention) Off Something; Upset 1349 Emotionally; Make Anxious; Adj. Distracted Distrait : Absentminded 1344 Distinction : Honor; Excellence; Difference; Contrast; 1345 Discrimination; Ex. Graduated With Distinction; Ex. A Writer Of Real Distinction Distinctive : Clearly Different From Otherof The Same Kind 1346 Distort : Twist Out Of Shape; Give A False Account Of; 1347 Misrepresent; N: Distortion Distortion : Twisting Out Of Shape Distinct : Clearly Different; Clearly Noticed

Distraught : Upset; Distracted By Anxiety 1351 Distraught : Upset; Distracted By Anxiety 1352 Distraught : Upset; Distracted By Anxiety 1353 Diurnal : Daily 1354 Diva : Operatic Singer; Prima Donna 1355 1380 1377 1376

Dolt : Stupid Person Domicile : Home Dominant : Exercising The Most Influence; High And 1378 Easily Seen; Stronger Than The Other Part Of A System; Not Recessive Dominate : Control; Rule; Enjoy A Commanding Position 1379 In; Overlook From A Height; Domineer : Rule Over Tyrannically

Diverge : Vary; Go In Different Directions From The Same Don : Put On; Op. Doff 1356 Point 1381 Divergent : Differing; Deviating 1357 Divers : Several; Differing 1358 Diverse : Differing In Some Characteristics; Various 1359 Diversion : Act Of Turning Aside; Pastime 1360 Diversity : Variety; Dissimilitude 1361 Divest : Strip; Deprive 1362 Divine : Perceive Intuitively (by Or As If By Magic); 1363 Foresee The Future; Foretell; Dowse; Adj. N: Divination
Divulge : Reveal

Doom : Condemnation To A Severe Penalty; Ruin; Fate 1382 (esp. A Tragic Or Ruinouone); V: Dormant : Sleeping; Lethargic; Torpid 1383 Dormer : Window Projecting Upright From Roof; Cf. 1384 Sleeping Room Dorsal : Relating To The Back Of An Animal 1385 Dossier : File Of Documents Oa Subject Or Person; File; 1386 Cf. Bundle Of Papers Labeled Othe Back Dotage : Senility; Feeblemindedness Of Old Age; Ex. 1387 Ione's Dotage Dotage : Senility; Feeblemindedness Of Old Age; Ex. 1388 Ione's Dotage Dote : Be Excessively Fond Of; Show Signs Of Mental 1389 Decline Dour : Sullen; Stubborn 1390

1364 Docile : Obedient; Easily Managed 1365

Docket : Program As For Trial; Book Where Such Entries Douse : Plunge Into Water; Drench; Extinguish 1366 Are Made 1391 Doctrinaire : Unable To Compromise About Points Of 1367 Doctrine; Dogmatic; Unyielding Doctrine : Teachings In General; Particular Principle 1368 (religious, Legal, Etc.) Taught; Dogma; Tenet; Adj. Doctrinal Document : Provide Written Evidence 1369 Doddering : Shaky; Infirm From Old Age 1370
Doff : Take Off

Dowdy : Slovenly; Untidy 1392 Downcast : Disheartened; Dejected; Sad; Directed 1393 Downward Dowry : Money Or Property Brought By A Bride To Her 1394 Husband At Marriage Dowse : Use A Divining Rod To Search For Underground 1395 Water Or Minerals Doze : Sleep Lightly; Nap 1396 Drab : Dull; Lacking Color; Cheerless ; Ex. Drab Coat/life 1397 Draconian : Extremely Severe; Ex. Draconiapunishment; 1398 Cf. Draco: Atheniapolitician Draft : First Rough Form; Conscription; Draught; V: Make 1399 A Draft Of; Conscript Drama : Prose Or Verse Composition To Be Performed 1400 By Actors; Play; Exciting And Unusual Situation

1371 Dogged : Determined; Stubborn 1372 Doggerel : Poor Verse 1373 Doldrums : Blues; Listlessness; Slack Period 1374 Dolorous : Sorrowful 1375

Drastic : Strong; Violent And Severe; Ex. Drastic 1401 Changes/measures Draught : Current Of Air (through A Room Or To A Fire); 1402 Act Of Pulling Roads; Act Of Swallowing Liquid Or Amount Of Liquid Swallowed At A Time Draw : Choosing Of A Lot Or Card 1403 Dregs : Sediment; Worthless Residue 1404

Dummy : Imitation Of A Real Object Used Aa Substitute; 1426 Effigy Dupe : Someone Easily Fooled Or Deceived; V: Deceive 1427 Duplicity : Double Dealing; Hypocrisy 1428 Duration : Length Of Time Something Lasts 1429

Dribble : Flow Or Fall In Drops; Let Saliva Flow Out Slowly Duress : Forcible Restraint 1405 From The Mouth; Move A Ball; N: 1430 Drip : Fall Or Let Fall In Drops; Shed Drops; N: Action Or 1406 Sound Of Falling In Drops; Liquid That Fallin Drops Drivel : Nonsense; Foolishness; V: Talk Nonsense 1407 Droll : Queer And Amusing 1408 Drone : Idle Person; Male Bee 1409 Drone : Idle Person; Male Bee 1410 Drone : Idle Persowho Lives Oother People's Work; Male 1411 Bee Droop : Bend Or Hang Downward; Become Weakened; 1412 Ex. Hishoulderdrooped With Tiredness; N: Droop : Bend Or Hang Downward; Become Weakened; 1413 Ex. Hishoulderdrooped With Tiredness; N: Dross : Waste Matter; Worthless Impurities 1414 Drudge : Do Drudgery; N: Person Who Drudges 1415 Drudgery : Menial Work 1416 Dtcollett : Having A Low-Necked Dress 1417 Dubious : Doubtful 1418 Ductile : Malleable; Pliable; (of Metals) Easily Pulled Into 1419 Shape; Flexible; (of Someone) Easily Influenced Or Controlled Ductile : Malleable; Pliable; (of Metals) Easily Pulled Into 1420 Shape; Flexible; (of Someone) Easily Influenced Or Controlled Duenna : Attendant Or Young Female; Chaperone 1421 Duenna : Attendant Or Young Female; Chaperone 1422 Duenna : Attendant Or Young Female; Chaperone 1423 Dulcet : Sweet Sounding; Pleasing To The Ear; Melodious 1424 Dumbfound : Astonish (making Dumb); A: (dumfound); 1425 Adj. Dumbfounded, Dumfounded, Dumbstruck 1449 Ecliptic : Path Of The Sun And The Planets 1450 1447 Eclectic : Selective In Choosing From A Variety Of 1448 Sources Eclipse : Darken; Extinguish; Surpass 1442 Ebullient : Showing Excitement; Overflowing With 1443 Enthusiasm Eccentric : Odd; Whimsical; Irregular 1444 Eccentric : Odd; Whimsical; Irregular 1445 Eccentricity : Oddity; Idiosyncrasy 1446 Ecclesiastic : Pertaining To The Church 1440 Ebb : (of The Tide) Recede; Lessen; Diminish; N: Op. 1441 Flow: Rise Of Tide Ebb : Recede; Lessen 1434 Dysentery : Inflammatory Disorder Of The Lower Intestinal 1435 Tract Dyslexia : Word Blindness; Learning Disorder Marked By 1436 Impairment Of The Ability To Read Dyspeptic : Suffering From Indigestion 1437 Earmark : Set Aside (money Or Time) For A Particular 1438 Purpose Earn : Gain For The Performance Of Service Or Labor; 1439 Gain (something That One Deserves); Deserve Earthy : Unrefined; Coarse 1432 Dynamo : Generator For Producing Electricity; Energetic 1433 Person Dys- : Abnormal; Impaired Dutiful : Respectful; Obedient 1431 Dwindle : Shrink; Reduce

Ecologist : A Person Concerned With The 1451 Interrelationship Between Living Organisms And Their Environment Economy : Efficiency Or Conciseness In Using 1452 Something; Thrifty Management Of Resources Ecosystem : Ecological Community Together With 1453 Itenvironment Ecstasy : Rapture; Joy; Any Overflowing Emotion 1454 Eddy : Swirling Current Of Water, Air, Etc. 1455 Eddy : Swirling Current Of Water, Air, Etc. 1456 Eddy : Swirling Current Of Water, Air, Etc. 1457 Edict : Decree (especially One Issued By A Sovereign); 1458 Official Command Edifice : Building (of Imposing Size) 1459 Edify : Instruct; Correct Morally 1460 Eerie : Weird 1461 Efface : Rub Out 1462 Effective : Effectual; Producing A Strong Response; 1463 Striking; In Operation; In Effect; Ex. Effective Speech/photograph Effectual : Efficient 1464 Effectuate : Effect; Produce; Achieve; Ex. Effectuate A 1465 Reconciliation Effeminate : Having Womanly Traits 1466 Effervescence : Inner Excitement Or Exuberance; 1467 Showing High Spirits; Emitting Bubbles Forming Inside; Bubbling From Fermentatioor Carbonation; Adj. Effervescent : Exuberant; Bubbly And Excited 1468 Effete : Worn Out; Exhausted; Barren 1469 Efficacy : Power To Produce Desired Effect 1470 Effigy : Dummy 1471 Efflorescent : Flowering 1472 Effluvium : Noxious Smell 1473 Effrontery : Shameless Boldness 1474 Effulgent : Shining Brightly; Brilliant 1475

Effusion : Pouring Forth; Unrestrained Outpouring Of 1476 Feeling; V: Effuse: Pour Out; Adj. Effusive: Pouring Forth; Gushing Ego : One'opinion Of Oneself; Self-Esteem 1477 Egoism : Excessive Interest In One's Self; Belief That One 1478 Should Be Interested In One's Self Rather Than In Others Egotistical : Egotistic; Excessively Self1479 Centered(egocentric); Self-Important; Conceited Egregious : Gross; Shocking 1480 Egress : Exit 1481 Ejaculation : Exclamation 1482 Elaborate : Work Out Carefully; Add More Detail Or 1483 Information; Adj. Elaboration : Addition Of Details; Intricacy 1484 Elated : Overjoyed; In High Spirits 1485 Elegiacal : Like In Elegy; Mournful 1486 Elegy : Poem Or Song Expressing Lamentatio(for The 1487 Dead); Adj. Elegiacal, Elegiac Elevation : Elevated Position; Altitude; Height; Flat Upright 1488 Side Of A Building; Angle Made By Pointing A Gun; Ex. The Elevation Of Her Style Imuch Admired; Ex. Front Elicit : Draw Out By Discussion 1489 Elixir : Cure-All; Something Invigorating 1490 Ellipsis : Omission Of Words From A Text 1491 Elliptical : Oval; Ambiguous, Either Purposely Or Because 1492 Key Words Have Been Left Out Elope : Run Away Secretly With The Intention Of Getting 1493 Married Eloquence : Expressiveness; Persuasive Speech 1494 Elucidate : Explain; Enlighten 1495 Elucidate : Explain; Enlighten 1496 Elusive : Evasive; Baffling; Hard To Gasp 1497 Elysian : Relating To Paradise; Blissful 1498 Elysium : Place Or Condition Of Bliss 1499 Emaciated : Thin And Wasted 1500

Emanate : Issue Forth 1501 Emancipate : Set Free 1502 Emancipate : Set Free 1503 Emasculate : Weaken; Castrate 1504 Embargo : Ban On Commerce Or Other Activity 1505 Embed : Enclose; Place In Something 1506 Embellish : Adorn 1507 Embezzlement : Stealing 1508 Embezzlement : Stealing 1509

Emolument : Salary; Payment For An Office; 1526 Compensation Empathy : Ability To Identify With Another's Feelings, 1527 Ideas, Etc.; Identificatiowith And Understanding Of Another's Feelings; V: Empathize; Cf. Sympathy Emulate : Rival; Imitate 1528 Enact : Make (a Bill) Into Law 1529 Enamored : In Love 1530 Encipher : Encode; Convert A Message Into Code; Put 1531 Into Cipher Enclave : Territory Enclosed Within An Alien Land 1532 Enclave : Territory Enclosed Within An Alien Land 1533 Encomiastic : Praising; Eulogistic; N: Encomium: Very 1534 High Praise; Eulogy

Embitter : Make Bitter; Fill With Painful Or Bitter Encomium : High Praise; Eulogy 1510 Feelings; Make Sad And Angry; Ex. He Waembittered By 1535 Many Disappointments. Emblazon : Ornament Richly (a Shield Or Flag); N: Encroachment : Gradual Intrusion 1511 Emblazonment 1536 Emblazon : Ornament Richly (a Shield Or Flag); N: 1512 Emblazonment Embody : Give A Bodily Form To; Incorporate; Include 1513 Encumber : Burden 1537 Endear : Make Beloved; Ex. Endear Her To Everyone; 1538 Adj. Dear: Loved; Cherished; High-Priced

Emboss : Produce A Desigiraised Relief; Decorate With A Endearment : Fond Statement 1514 Raised Design 1539 Embrace : Hug; Clasp With The Arms; Adopt Or Endemic : Prevailing Among A Specific Group Of People 1515 Espouse; Accept Readily; Encircle; Include; Ex. Embrace 1540 Or In A Specific Area Or Country The Cause/socialism; Ex. All-Embracing; Cf. Brace; Cf. Embroider : Decorate With Needlework; Ornament (a Endorse : Approve; Support 1516 Story) With Fancy Or Fictitious Details; Embellish 1541 Embroil : Throw Into Confusion; Involve In Strife; Entangle 1517 Embroil : Throw Into Confusion; Involve In Strife; Entangle 1518 Embryonic : Undeveloped; Rudimentary 1519 Emend : Correct; Correct By A Critic 1520 Emendation : Correction Of Errors; Improvement 1521 Emetic : Substance Causing Vomiting 1522 Eminent : High; Lofty 1523 Emissary : Agent; Messenger 1524 Emollient : Soothing Or Softening Remedy 1525 1546 Enfranchise : To Admit To The Rights Of Citizenship 1547 (especially The Right To Vote) Engage : Attract; Employ; Hire; Pledge Oneself; Confront; 1548 Fight; Enter Into Confliction; Interlock; Lock Together; Participate; N: Engagement: Agreement To Marry; Engage : Attract; Employ; Hire; Pledge Oneself; Confront; 1549 Fight; Enter Into Confliction; Interlock; Lock Together; Participate; N: Engagement: Agreement To Marry; Engaging : Charming; Attractive 1550 1545 Enervate : Weaken 1544 Enervate : Weaken 1543 Energize : Invigorate; Make Forceful And Active 1542 Enduring : Lasting; Surviving Endue : Provide With Some Quality; Endow

Engaging : Charming; Attractive 1551 Engender : Cause; Produce 1552 Engross : Occupy Fully 1553 Engulf : Surround And Swallow Up 1554 Enhance : Advance; Improve 1555 Enigma : Puzzle 1556 Enigmatic : Obscure; Puzzling 1557 Enjoin : Command; Order; Forbid 1558 Enlist : (cause To) Join The Armed Forces; Obtain (help, 1559 Sympathy, Or Support) Enmity : Ill Will; Hatred 1560 Ennui : Boredom 1561 Enormity : Hugeness (in A Bad Sense) 1562 Enrapture : Please Intensely 1563 Ensconce : Settle Comfortably 1564 Ensue : Follow 1565 Entail : Make Necessary; Require; Necessitate; Involve; 1566 Limit The Inheritance Of (property) To A Specified Succession Of Heirs; Ex. Entail A On/upon B Entail : Make Necessary; Require; Necessitate; Involve; 1567 Limit The Inheritance Of (property) To A Specified Succession Of Heirs; Ex. Entail A On/upon B Enterprise : Willingnesto Take New Ventures; Initiative; 1568 Businesorganization; Plan (that Idifficult Or Daring); Ex. Their Latest Enterprise To Sail Round The World In A Enterprising : Full Of Initiative; Showing Enterprise 1569 Enthrall : Capture; Enslave 1570 Entice : Lure; Attract; Tempt 1571 Entomology : Study Of Insects 1572 Entourage : Group Of Attendants; Retinue; Cf. Surround 1573 Entrance : Put Under A Spell; Carry Away With Emotion 1574 Entreat : Plead; Ask Earnestly 1575 1600 1599 1598 1597 1596 1595 1590 1589 1588 1586 1585 1583 1581 1580 1579 1578 1577 1576

Entree : Entrance; A Way In Entrepreneur : Businessman; Contractor Enumerate : List; Mention One By One Enunciate : Speak Distinctly Environ : Enclose; Surround Eon : Long Period Of Time; An Age Epaulet : Ornament Worothe Shoulder (of A Uniform, Etc. 1582 ); A:(epaulette); Ephemeral : Short-Lived; Fleeting Epic : Long Heroic Poem Or Similar Work Of Art 1584 Epic : Long Heroic Poem Or Similar Work Of Art Epicure : Connoisseur Of Food And Drink Epicurean : Believing That Pleasure Igood And Suffering 1587 Ibad And Should Be Avoided; N: Epigram : Witty Thought Or Saying, Usually Short Epilogue : Short Speech At Conclusion Of Dramatic Work Episodic : Loosely Connected Epistemologist : Philosopher Who Studies The Nature Of 1591 Knowledge; N: Epistemology Epitaph : Inscription In Memory Of A Dead Person 1592 Epithet : A Word Or Phrase Characteristically Used To 1593 Describe A Person Or Thing Epitome : Summary; Concise Abstract 1594 Epoch : Period Of Time Epoch : Period Of Time Epoch : Period Of Time Equanimity : Calmness Of Temperament Equanimity : Calmness Of Temperament Equanimity : Calmness Of Temperament

Equanimity : Calmness Of Temperament 1601 Equanimity : Calmness Of Temperament 1602 Equilibrium : Balance 1603 Equilibrium : Balance 1604 Equine : Resembling A Horse 1605 Equinox : Period Of Equal Days And Nights 1606 Equipoise : Balance; Balancing Force; Equilibrium 1607 Equitable : Fair; Impartial 1608 Equity : Fairness; Justice 1609 Equivocal : Doubtful; Ambiguous 1610 Equivocate : Lie; Mislead; Attempt To Conceal The Truth 1611 Erode : Eat Away 1612 Erotic : Pertaining To Passionate Love 1613 Errant : Wandering 1614 Erratic : Odd; Unpredictable 1615 Erratic : Odd; Unpredictable 1616 Erratic : Odd; Unpredictable 1617 Erroneous : Mistaken; Wrong 1618 Erudite : Learned; Scholarly 1619 Escapade : Prank; Flighty Conduct 1620 Esoteric : Known Only To A Chosen Few 1621 Esoteric : Known Only To A Chosen Few 1622 Espionage : Spying 1623 Espouse : Adopt; Support 1624 Esteem : Respect; Value; Judge 1625

Estimable : (of A Person) Worthy Of Esteem; Admirable; 1626 Deserving Esteem; Possible To Estimate Ethereal : Light; Heavenly; Fine 1627 Ethnic : Relating To Races 1628 Ethos : Underlying Character Of A Culture, Group, Etc.; 1629 Character Or Ideas Peculiar To A Specific Person, Group, Or Culture; Ex. The Company Ethos Etymology : Study Of Word Parts 1630 Eugenic : Pertaining To The Improvement Of Race; N: 1631 Eugenics: Study Of Hereditary Improvement Of The Human Race Eulogistic : Praising; Full Of Eulogy 1632 Eulogy : Praise 1633 Eulogy : Expressioof Praise, Ofteothe Occasioof 1634 Someone's Death; V: Eulogize Euphemism : Mild Expression In Place Of An Unpleasant 1635 One Euphonious : Pleasing In Sound 1636 Euphony : Sweet Sound; Adj. Euphonious 1637 Euphoria : Feeling Of Great Happiness And Well-Being 1638 (sometimes Exaggerated) Euthanasia : Mercy Killing 1639 Evanescent : Fleeting; Vanishing 1640 Evanescent : Fleeting; Vanishing 1641 Evanescent : Fleeting; Vanishing 1642 Evasive : Not Frank; Eluding 1643 Evenhanded : Impartial; Fair 1644 Eventual : Happening At Last Aa Result; Ex. Eventual 1645 Victory Evince : Show Clearly 1646 Evocative : Tending To Call Up (emotions, Memories) 1647 Evoke : Call Forth 1648 Ewe : Female Sheep 1649 Exacerbate : Worsen; Embitter 1650

Exact : Demand And Obtain By Force; Ex. Exact A 1651 Promise From Him; N: Exaction Exacting : Extremely Demanding 1652 Exalt : Raise In Rank Or Dignity; Praise 1653 Exasperate : Vex 1654 Except : Exclude; N: Exception: Objection; Exclusion; 1655 Adj. Exceptional: Unusual; Of Unusually High Quality Except : Exclude; N: Exception: Objection; Exclusion; 1656 Adj. Exceptional: Unusual; Of Unusually High Quality

Exhort : Urge 1676 Exhume : Dig Out Of The Ground; Remove From A Grave 1677 Exigency : Urgent Situation 1678 Existential : Pertaining To Existence; Pertaining To The 1679 Philosophy Of Existentialism Exodus : Departure 1680 Exodus : Departure 1681

Excerpt : Selected Passage (writteor Musical) Takefrom A Exonerate : Acquit; Exculpate 1657 Longer Work; V: 1682 Exchequer : Treasury 1658 Excise : Cut Away; Cut Out 1659 Exclaim : Cry Out Suddenly; N: Exclamation; Adj. 1660 Exclamatory Excoriate : Scold With Biting Harshness; Censure 1661 Strongly; Strip The Skioff Exculpate : Clear From Blame 1662 Execrate : Curse; Express Abhorrence For 1663 Executioner : Person Administering Capital Punishment 1664 Executive : Person Having Administrative Authority; One 1665 Branch Of Government Executing Laws; Adj: Relating To Executing Executor : Person Designated To Execute The Termof A 1666 Will; Executor : Person Designated To Execute The Termof A 1667 Will; Exegesis : Explanation, Especially Of Biblical Passages 1668 Exemplary : Serving As A Model; Outstanding 1669 Exemplify : Serve As An Example Of; Embody 1670 1694 1693 Expeditiously : Rapidly And Efficiently 1687 Expatriate : Exile; Someone Who Has Withdrawn From 1688 His Native Land Expatriate : Exile; Someone Who Has Withdrawn From 1689 His Native Land Expedient : Suitable; Practical; Politic 1690 Expedite : Hasten 1691 Expeditious : Done With Speed; Quick; N: Expedition 1692 Expeditious : Done With Speed; Quick; N: Expedition 1684 Exotic : Not Native; Strange 1685 Expansive : (of A Person) Outgoing And Sociable; Broad 1686 And Extensive; Able To Increase Isize Expatiate : Talk At Length 1683 Exorcise : Drive Out Evil Spirits Exorbitant : Excessive

Expenditure : Payment Or Expense; Expending; 1695 Something Expended; Output; Ex. Receipt For The Expenditure; Ex. Expenditure Of All The Energy Exempt : Not Subject To A Duty Or Obligation; Free From Expertise : Specialized Knowledge; Expert Skill 1671 A Duty; V: 1696 Exertion : Effort; Expenditure Of Much Physical Work 1672 Exhale : Breathe Out; Op. Inhale 1673 Exhaustive : Thorough; Comprehensive 1674 Exhilarating : Invigorating And Refreshing; Cheering; V: 1675 Exhilarate: Make Cheerful And Excited; Ex. Exhilarated By The Ride In The Sports Car 1698 Explicate : Explain In Detail; Interpret; Clarify; Cf. 1699 Explicable Explicit : Definite; Open 1700 1697 Expletive : Interjection; Profane Oath Expiate : Make Amends For (a Sin)

Exploit : Deed Or Action, Particularly A Brave Deed 1701 Expose : Public Revelation Of Something Discreditable 1702 Expository : Explanatory; Serving To Explain 1703 Expostulation : Protest; Remonstrance; Reasoning With 1704 Someone To Correct Or Dissuade; V: Expostulate Exposure : Risk, Particularly Of Being Exposed To 1705 Disease Or To The Elements; Unmasking; Act Of Laying Something Open; Ex. Exposure Of Governmental Expropriate : Take Possessioof (oftefor Public Use And 1706 Without Payment) Expunge : Cancel; Remove 1707 Expurgate : Clean; Remove Offensive Parts Of A Book 1708 Exquisite : Delicate; Very Finely Made; Extremely 1709 Beautiful; Ex. Exquisite Piece Of Jewelry Extant : Still In Existence 1710 Extemporaneous : Not Planned; Impromptu 1711 Extenuate : Weaken; Mitigate 1712 Extirpate : Root Up; Uproot; Destroy Completely 1713 Extol : Praise; Glorify 1714 Extort : Wring From; Get Money By Threats, Etc. 1715 Extradition : Surrender Of Prisoner By One State To 1716 Another Extraneous : Not Essential; External 1717 Extrapolation : Projection; Conjecture; V: Extrapolate: 1718 Infer (unknowinformation) From Knowinformation Extricate : Free; Disentangle 1719 Extrinsic : Not Inherent; Foreign 1720 Extrovert : Person Interested Mostly In External Objects 1721 And Actions Extrude : Force Or Push Out 1722 Exuberance : Abundance; Effusiveness; Lavishness 1723 Exude : Discharge; Give Forth 1724 Exult : Rejoice 1725 1749 1744 1742 1740 1739 1736 1733 1732 1728 1727 1726

Fabricate : Build; Lie Facade : Front Of The Building Facet : Small Plane Surface (of A Gem); A Side Facetious : Humorous; Jocular 1729 Facetious : Humorous; Jocular 1730 Facile : Easy; Expert 1731 Facilitate : Make Less Difficult Facsimile : Copy Factitious : Artificial; Produced Artificially; Sham; False; 1734 Ex. Factitious Tears Factotum : Handyman; Persowho Does All Kinds Of 1735 Work; Cf. Do Everything Faculty : Mental Or Bodily Powers; Teaching Staff Fake : Not Genuine; N: One That Inot Genuine; Impostor; 1737 Sham; V: Counterfeit; Ex. Fake The Resultof The Experiment/the Signature Fallacious : Misleading 1738 Fallible : Liable To Err Fallow : Plowed But Not Sowed; Uncultivated Falsify : Make (something Written) False By Changing 1741 Falter : Hesitate Fanaticism : Excessive Zeal 1743 Fancied : Imagined; Unreal Fancier : Breeder Or Dealer Of Animals; One Who Has A 1745 Special Interest, As For Raising A Specific Plant Or Animal Fanciful : Whimsical; Visionary 1746 Fancy : Imagination (of A Whimsical Or Fantastic Nature); 1747 Capriciouliking; V: Imagine; Be Fond Of; Adj. Decorative; Elaborate Fanfare : Call By Bugles Or Trumpets 1748 Fantastic : Unreal; Grotesque; Whimsical Far-Fetched : Too Improbable To Be Believed; 1750 Implausible; Ex. Far-Fetched Story

Fashion : Give Shape To; Make; Ex. Fashion The Pot Out Feral : (of Aanimal) Not Domestic; Wild 1751 Of Clay 1776 Fastidious : Difficult To Please; Squeamish 1752 Fatalism : Belief That Events Are Determined By Forces 1753 Beyond One's Control Fathom : Comprehend; Investigate 1754 Fathomless : Too Deep To Be Measured Or Understood; 1755 Unfathomable Fatuous : Foolish; Inane 1756 Fauna : Animals Of Period Or Region 1757 Fauna : Animals Of Period Or Region 1758 Favoritism : Display Of Partiality Toward A Favored 1759 Person Fawning : Courting Behavior By Cringing And Flattering 1760 Faze : Disconcert; Dismay 1761 Faze : Disconcert; Dismay 1762 Faze : Disconcert; Dismay 1763 Feasible : Practical 1764 1787 Fetish : Object Believed To Have Spiritual Powers; Object 1788 Of Excessive Attention Or Reverence; A:(fetich); Cf. Fetishism Fetter : Shackle 1789 1786 Fetid : Malodorous 1785 Fetid : Malodorous 1783 Festive : Joyous; Celebratory 1784 Fete : Honor At A Festival 1782 Fester : Generate Pus 1781 Fervor : Glowing Ardor 1779 Ferret : Drive Or Hunt Out Of Hiding 1780 Fervent : Ardent; Hot 1777 Fermentation : Chemical Reaction That Splitcomplex 1778 Organic Compounds; Unrest; Agitation Ferocious : Fierce; Violent; N: Ferocity Ferment : Agitation; Commotion

Feature : Distinctive Part Of The Face(athe Eyeor Mouth); Feud : Bitter Prolonged Quarrel (usually Between Two 1765 Features: Overall Appearance Of The Face; Prominent Or 1790 Peopleor Families); V: Cf. Romeo And Juliet; Cf. Feudal, Distinctive Quality; Prominent Article; Film; V: Make Feudalism Febrile : Feverish Fiasco : Total Failure 1766 1791 Fecundity : Fertility; Fruitfulness 1767 Feebleminded : Deficient In Intelligence; Very Stupid 1768 Feign : Pretend 1769 Felicitous : Apt; Suitably Expressed; Well Chosen 1770 Felicity : Happiness; Appropriateness (of A Remark, 1771 Choice, Etc.); Quality Of Being Felicitous Feline : Of A Member Of The Cat Family; N: 1772 Fell : Cruel; Deadly 1773 Felon : Person Convicted Of Grave Crime 1774 Fencier : Breeder Or Deal Of Animals 1775 1800 1798 Figurative : Not Literal But Metaphorical; Using A Figure 1799 Of Speech Figurine : Small Ornamental Statuette 1797 Figment : Invention; Imaginary Thing 1795 Fidelity : Loyalty 1796 Fiend : Evil Spirit; Devil 1794 Fidelity : Loyalty 1793 Fidelity : Loyalty 1792 Fickle : Changeable; Faithless Fiat : Command

Figurine : Small Ornamental Statuette 1801 Filch : Steal 1802 Filial : Pertaining To A Son Or Daughter 1803 Filibuster : Block Legislatioor Prevent Actioia Lawmaking 1804 Body By Making Very Slow Long Speeches; N: Freebooter Filigree : Delicate Ornamental Lacelike Metalwork 1805 Filing : Particle Removed By A File 1806 Filth : Dirty Matter; Adj. Filthy 1807 Finale : Conclusion 1808 Finery : Beautiful Clothefor A Special Occasion 1809 Finesse : Delicate Skill 1810 Finish : Surface Texture; Completenesof Execution 1811 Finite : Limited 1812 Finite : Limited 1813 Finite : Limited 1814 Firebrand : Hothead; Troublemaker 1815 Firebrand : Hothead; Troublemaker 1816 Firebrand : Hothead; Troublemaker 1817 Fissure : Crevice 1818 Fit : Sudden Outburst Of An Illnesor Feeling; Convulsion 1819 Caused By Epilepsy Fitful : Spasmodic; Intermittent 1820 Flaccid : Flabby 1821 Flag : Droop; Grow Feeble; Decline Ivigor Or Strength; 1822 Adj. Flagging; Cf. Unflagging Flagging : Weak; Drooping 1823 Flagrant : Conspicuously Wicked 1824 Flail : Thresh Grain By Hand; Strike Or Slap 1825 1850 1849 1848 1846 1841 1839 1836 1834 1833 1832 1831 1828 1827 1826

Flair : Talent Flamboyant : Ornate Flashy : Showy; Gaudy; Giving A Momentary Brilliance Flaunt : Display Ostentatiously 1829 Flay : Strip Off Skin; Plunder 1830 Fleck : Spot Fledgling : Inexperienced Fleece : Rob; Plunder Fleece : Wool Coat Of A Sheep Fleet : Fast; Rapid; N: Adj. Fleeting: Passing Quickly; 1835 Ephemeral Flick : Light Stroke As With A Whip Flicker : Burn Unsteadily Or Fitfully; Move Waveringly; N: 1837 Flickering Movement Or Light; Brief Sensation; Ex. Flicker Of Excitement Flighty : (esp. Of A Woman'behavior) Capricious; Often 1838 Changing, Esp. From One Lover To Another; Impulsive Flinch : Hesitate; Shrink Flip : Send (something) Spinning, Often Into The Air, By 1840 Striking With A Light Quick Blow; Turn Over; Ex. Flip Over Flippancy : Trifling Gaiety Flippant : Lacking Proper Seriousness; Ex. Flippant 1842 Remarks About Death; N: Flippancy Flippant : Lacking Proper Seriousness; Ex. Flippant 1843 Remarks About Death; N: Flippancy Flirt : Behave In A Way That Attract(sexual) Attention; 1844 Deal Triflingly With; N: One (or Woman) Given To Flirting; Adj. Flirtatious Flit : Fly; Dart Lightly; Pass Swiftly By 1845 Floe : Mass Of Floating Ice Flora : Plants Of A Region Or Era 1847 Florescence : Condition Or Period Of Flowering Flotsam : Drifting Wreckage Flourish : Grow Well; Prosper; Decorate With Ornaments

Flout : Reject; Mock 1851 Flout : Reject; Mock 1852 Flowery : Full Of Flowers; Full Of Ornate Expressions 1853 Fluctuate : Weaver 1854 Fluency : Smoothness Of Speech 1855 Fluke : Unlikely Occurrence; Stroke Of Fortune 1856 Flush : Redden; Blush; Flow Suddenly And Abundantly; 1857 Wash Out By A Rapid Brief Flow Of Water; N: Reddish Tinge; Blush; Brief Rush; Rush Of Strong Feeling; Ex. Fluster : Confuse 1858 Fluted : Having Vertical Parallel Grooves (as In A Pillar) 1859 Flux : Flowing; Series Of Changes 1860 Flux : Flowing; Series Of Changes 1861 Fodder : Coarse Food For Cattle, Horses, Etc. 1862 Foible : Weakness; Slight Fault 1863 Foil : Defeat; Frustrate 1864 Foist : Insert Improperly; Palm Off 1865 Foliage : Masses Of Leaves; Cf. Defoliate 1866 Foment : Stir Up; Instigate 1867 Foment : Stir Up; Instigate 1868 Foppish : Vain About Dress And Appearance 1869 Foray : Raid 1870 Forbearance : Patience 1871 Ford : Place Where A River Can Be Crossed On Foot 1872 Foreboding : Premonition Of Evil 1873 Forerunner : Predecessor; One That Comebefore And 1874 Indicatethe Approach Of Another Foreshadow : Give An Indication Beforehand; Be A Sign 1875 Of (what Is Coming); Portend; Prefigure

Foresight : Ability To Foresee Future Happenings; 1876 Prudence Forestall : Prevent By Taking Action In Advance 1877 Forfeit : Something Surrendered Apunishment For A 1878 Crime Or Breach Of Contract; V: Lose Aa Forfeit; N: Forfeiture Forgo : Give Up; Do Without 1879 Forlorn : Sad And Lonely; Wretched; Desolate 1880 Formality : Adherence To Established Rules Or 1881 Procedures Formidable : Menacing; Threatening 1882 Forsake : Desert; Abandon; Renounce 1883 Forswear : Renounce; Abandon 1884 Forte : Strong Point Or Special Talent 1885 Forthcoming : Happening In The Near Future; Ready; 1886 Willing To Help; Ex. No Answer Waforthcoming. Forthright : Straightforward; Direct; Frank 1887 Fortuitous : Accidental; By Chance 1888 Forward : Presumptuouor Bold 1889 Foster : Rear; Encourage 1890 Foul : Very Bad Or Disagreeable; Very Dirty; Ex. Foul 1891 Smell/flavor/temper/language/air/deed/weather/means; N: Act Against The Rules; V: Make Or Become Foul; Founder : Fail Completely; Sink 1892 Founder : Fail Completely; Sink 1893 Founder : Person Who Establishes (an Organization, 1894 Business) Fracas : Brawl; Melee 1895 Fractious : Unruly 1896 Frail : Weak; N: Frailty 1897 Frailty : Weakness 1898 Franchise : Right Granted By Authority 1899 Frantic : Wild 1900

Fraudulent : Cheating; Deceitful 1901 Fray : Brawl 1902 Freebooter : Pirate Or Plunderer Who Makewar In Order 1903 To Grow Rich Frenetic : Frenzied; Frantic 1904 Frenzied : Madly Excited 1905 Fresco : Painting On Plaster (usually Fresh) 1906 Fret : To Be Annoyed Or Vexed 1907 Friction : Clash In Opinion; Rubbing Against 1908 Frieze : Ornamental Horizontal Band Oa Wall 1909 Frigid : Intensely Cold 1910 Fringe : Decorative Edge Of Hanging Threads; Edge 1911 Frisk : Move About Playfully; Frolic; Adj. Frisky: Playful 1912 Fritter : Waste 1913 Frivolity : Lack Of Seriousness 1914 Frolic : Play And Jump About Happily; Frisk; Ex. 1915 Frolicking Young Lambs Frolicsome : Prankish; Gay 1916 Frolicsome : Prankish; Gay 1917 Frond : Fern Leaf; Palm Or Banana Leaf 1918 Frond : Ferleaf; Palm Or Banana Leaf 1919 Fructify : Bear Fruit; Produce Fruit 1920 Fructify : Bear Fruit; Produce Fruit 1921 Frugality : Thrift; Economy 1922

Fuddle : Make Stupid Or Confused Awith Alcoholic Drink; 1926 N: In A Fuddle: Confused Fugitive : Fleeting Or Transitory; Lasting Only A Short 1927 Time; Roving(wandering); Running Away Or Fleeing As From The Law; N: One Who Flees; Ex. Fugitives At Large Fulcrum : Support On Which A Lever Rests 1928 Fulminate : Thunder; Explode; Issue A Severe 1929 Denunciation Fulsome : Disgustingly Excessive 1930 Fumble : Move The Fingers And Hands Awkwardly (in 1931 Search Of Something); Mishandle Or Drop A Ball That Is In Play; Bungle; Botch; Spoil By Mishandling; N: Functional : Made For Practical Use Only (without 1932 Decoration); Functioning; Ex. Functional Modern Furniture; Cf. Functionalism Funeral : Sad; Solemn 1933 Funereal : Sad; Solemn; Suitable For A Funeral 1934 Furor : Frenzy; Great Excitement 1935 Furor : Frenzy; Great Anger And Excitement; Cf. Fury 1936 Furrow : Long Shallow Trench Made By A Plow; Deep 1937 Wrinkle In The Skin; V: Furtive : Stealthy; Sneaky 1938 Fus : Trouble Or Worry Over Trifles; Make Nervous; Pay 1939 Too Much Attention To; N: Needlesconcern Or Worry (about A Trivial Thing); Anxiounervoucondition; Display Of Fusillade : Simultaneous Firing Or Outburst (of Missiles, 1940 Questions, Etc.) Fusion : Union; Coalition 1941 Fusion : Union; Coalition 1942 Fusion : Union; Coalition 1943 Fusion : Union; Coalition; V: Fuse 1944 Fussy : Fastidious; Finicky; Easily Upset 1945 Gaffe : Social Blunder 1946 Gainsay : Deny 1947

Fruitful : Producing Results; Profitable; Prolific; Producing Gait : Manner Of Walking Or Running; Speed 1923 In Abundance 1948 Fruition : Bearing Of Fruit; Fulfillment; Realization 1924 Frustrate : Thwart; Defeat 1925 1949 Galaxy : The Milky Way; Any Collection Of Brilliant 1950 Personalities Gait : Manner Of Walking Or Running; Speed

Gale : Windstorm; Gust Of Wind; Emotional Outburst 1951 (laughter, Tears); Ex. Gale Of Laughter Gall : Annoy; Chafe 1952 Galleon : Large Sailing Ship 1953 Galleon : Large Three-Masted Sailing Ship 1954 Galley : Low Ship With Sail(rowed Along By Slaves) 1955 Gallows : Framework From Which A Noose Isuspended 1956 (used For Execution By Hanging)

Gaunt : Lean And Angular; Barren 1976 Gavel : Hammerlike Tool; Mallet(woodehammer) Used By 1977 A Presiding Officer Or Aauctioneer; V: Gawk : Stare Foolishly; Look Iopen-Mouthed Awe 1978 Gawk : Stare Foolishly; Look Iopen-Mouthed Awe 1979 Gazette : Official Periodical Publication 1980 Genealogy : Record Of Descent; Lineage 1981

Galvanic : Of The Production Of Electricity By The Action Generality : Vague Statement 1957 Of An Acid On A Metal; Having The Effect Of An Electric 1982 Shock; Ex. Galvanic Cell; Galvanic Effect; Cf. Luigi Galvanize : Stimulate By Shock; Stir Up Generate : Cause; Produce; Create 1958 1983 Gambit : Opening In Chess In Which A Piece Is 1959 Sacrificed Gambit : Opening In Chess In Which A Piece Is 1960 Sacrificed Gambol : Skip; Leap Playfully 1961 Gamely : Bravely; With Spirit 1962 Gamut : Entire Range 1963 1988 1987 Genteel : Well-Bred; Elegant 1986 Genre : Particular Variety Of Art And Culture Generic : Characteristic Of A Class Or Species 1984 Genesis : Beginning; Origin 1985 Geniality : Cheerfulness; Kindness; Sympathy

Gangrene : Decay Of Body Tissue Caused By Insufficient Gentle : Kindly; Soft; Mild; Of Good Family 1964 Blood Supply (usually Following Injury); Adj. Gangrenous 1989 Gape : Open Widely 1965 Garbled : Mixed Up; Based On False Or Unfair Selection 1966 Gargantuan : Huge; Enormous 1967 Gargoyle : Waterspout Carved In Grotesque Figures On 1968 Building Garish : Gaudy 1969 Garner : Gather; Store Up 1970 Garrulity : Talkativeness 1971 Garrulous : Loquacious; Wordy 1972 Gastronomy : Science Of Preparing And Serving Good 1973 Food Gauche : Clumsy; Boorish 1974 Gaudy : Flashy; Showy 1975 2000 1999 Gerontocracy : Government Ruled By Old People 1997 Germinate : Cause To Sprout; Sprout 1998 Germinate : Cause To Sprout; Sprout 1994 Germ : Earliest Form Of An Organism; Seed Or Bud; 1995 Something That May Develop Into Something Larger Or More Important; Microbe Germane : Pertinent; Bearing Upon The Case At Hand 1996 Germinal : Pertaining To Germ; Creative 1991 Genus : Division Of Animalor Plants, Below A Family And 1992 Above A Species Genus : Division Of Animalor Plants, Below A Family And 1993 Above A Species Geriatrics : Medical Treatment And Care Of Old Age Gentry : People Of Standing; Class Of People Just Below 1990 Nobility Genuflect : Bend The Knee As In Worship

Gerontology : Study Of The Sociological Phenomena 2001 Associated With Old Age Gestate : Evolve, As In Prenatal Growth 2002 Gesticulation : Motion; Desire 2003 Ghastly : Horrible 2004 Gibber : Speak Foolishly 2005 Gibberish : Nonsense; Nonsensical Or Unintelligible Talk 2006 Or Writing; Babbling Gibberish : Nonsense; Nonsensical Or Unintelligible Talk 2007 Or Writing; Babbling Gibe : Mock 2008 Giddy : Light-Hearted; Dizzy 2009 Gild : Cover With A Thin Layer Of Gold 2010 Gingerly : Very Carefully 2011 Girth : Distance Around Something; Circumference 2012 Gist : Essence 2013 Glacial : Like A Glacier; Extremely Cold 2014 Glamor : Compelling Charm; Adj. Glamorous 2015

Glossy : Smooth And Shining 2026 Glow : Shine Brightly Without A Flame (aof Eyeor 2027 Metals); Show Rednesand Heat (in The Face) After Hard Work Or Because Of Strong Feelings; N: Light Produced Glutinous : Sticky; Viscous 2028 Glutton : Someone Who Eats Too Much 2029 Gnarl : Protruding Knot On A Tree; V: 2030 Gnarled : Twisted 2031 Gnome : Dwarf; Underground Spirit 2032 Goad : Urge On 2033 Goad : Urge On 2034 Gobble : Eat Very Quickly 2035 Gorge : Small, Steep-Walled Canyon 2036 Gorge : Small, Steep-Walled Canyon 2037 Gory : Bloody 2038 Gossamer : Sneer; Like Cobwebs 2039 Gouge : Tear Out 2040

Glare : Shine Intensely And Blindingly; Stare Fixedly And Gourmand : Epicure; Person Who Takes Excessive 2016 Angrily; N: 2041 Pleasure In Food And Drink Glaring : (of Something Bad) Highly Conspicuous; Harshly Gourmet : Connoisseur Of Food And Drink 2017 Bright; Shining Intensely And Blindingly 2042 Glaze : Cover With A Thin And Shiny Surface 2018 Glib : Fluent 2019 Gracious : Kind In A Generouway (to Someone 2043 Lesimportant) Gradation : Serieof Gradual Stages; Degree In Such A 2044 Progression

Glitter : Shine Brightly With Flashing Pointof Light; Ex. Graduate : Arrange Into Categorieor Grades; Divide Into 2020 Glittering Diamond Ring; N: Sparkling Light; 2045 Marked Interval(for Use In Measurement); Ex. Graduated Ruler Attractiveness; Glamour; Ex. Glitter Of The Sun On The Glitter : Shine Brightly With Flashing Pointof Light; Ex. Graduated : Arranged By Degrees (of Height, Difficulty, 2021 Glittering Diamond Ring; N: Sparkling Light; 2046 Etc.) Attractiveness; Glamour; Ex. Glitter Of The Sun On The Gloss : Brief Explanation Note Or Translation Of A Difficult Graduated : Arranged By Degrees (of Height, Difficulty, 2022 Expression; V: 2047 Etc.) Gloss_over : Explain Away With The Intention Of 2023 Deceiving Or Hiding Faults Gloss_over : Explain Away With The Intention Of 2024 Deceiving Or Hiding Faults Glossary : Brief Explanation Of Words Used In The Text 2025 2050 Granary : Storehouse For Grain 2048 Grandiloquent : Pompous; Bombastic; Using High2049 Sounded Language Grandiose : Imposing; Impressive

Granulate : Form Into Grains 2051 Graphite : Black Form Of Carbon Used In Lead Pencils 2052 Grapple : Wrestle; Come To Grips With 2053 Grate : Make A Harsh Noise; Have An Unpleasant Effect 2054 Gratis : Free 2055 Gratuitous : Given Freely; Unwarranted 2056 Gratuity : Tip 2057 Gravity : Seriousness 2058 2083 2079 2078 2077 2076

Growl : Low, Guttural, Menacing Sound (aof A Dog) Grudge : Deep Feeling Of Dislike; Ex. Grudge Fight; V: Grudge : Deep Feeling Of Dislike; Ex. Grudge Fight; V: Grudging : Unwilling; Reluctant; Stingy Gruel : Liquid Food Made By Boiling Oatmeal, Etc. In Milk 2080 Or Water Gruel : Liquid Food Made By Boiling Oatmeal, Etc. In Milk 2081 Or Water Gruel : Liquid Food Made By Boiling Oatmeal, Etc. In Milk 2082 Or Water Grueling : Exhausting

Graze : (of An Animal) Feed On Growing Grass; Cause Gruesome : Grisly 2059 (an Animal) To Feed On Grass; Scrape (esp. The Skin) Or 2084 Touch Lightly In Passing; Brush; Ex. We Can't Graze The Gregarious : Sociable Gruesome : Grisly 2060 2085 Grievance : Cause Of Complaint 2061 Grill : Question Severely 2062 Grim : Causing Great Fear; Unrelenting; Determined In 2063 Spite Of Fear; Ex. Grim Smile Grimace : A Facial Distortion To Show Feeling Such As 2064 Pain, Disgust, Etc. Gristly : Ghastly 2065 Groom : Man Employed To Take Care Of Horses; V: 2066 Make Neat And Trim; Clean And Brush (an Animal) Gross : Total; Fragrant; Clearly Wrong; (of 2067 People'behavior) Coarse; Corpulent; Ex. Grosinsolence/behavior; V: Earn Aa Total Amount; N: 12 Gross : Total; Fragrant; Clearly Wrong; (of 2068 People'behavior) Coarse; Corpulent; Ex. Grosinsolence/behavior; V: Earn Aa Total Amount; N: 12 Grotesque : Fantastic; Comically Hideous 2069 Grotesque : Fantastic; Comically Hideous 2070 Grotto : Small Cavern 2071 Grouch : Bad-Tempered Complaint; Person Who 2072 Keepcomplaining; V: Complain; Grumble Grouch : Bad-Tempered Complaint; Person Who 2073 Keepcomplaining; V: Complain; Grumble Grouse : Complain; Fuss 2074 Grovel : Crawl Or Creep On Ground; Remain Prostrate 2075 2100 2099 Gusty : Windy 2096 Gust : Strong Abrupt Rush Of Wind; V: Cf. Bluster 2097 Gustatory : Affecting The Sense Of Taste 2098 Gusto : Enjoyment; Enthusiasm 2090 Guile : Deceit; Duplicity 2091 Guileless : Without Deceit 2092 Guise : Appearance; Costume 2093 Guise : Appearance; Costume 2094 Gull : Trick; Deceive; Hoodwink; N: Persowho Is Easily 2095 Tricked; Dupe Gullible : Easily Deceived 2087 Grunt : Utter A Deep Guttural Sound (aa Pig Does); N: 2088 Guffaw : Boisterous Laughter 2089 Guile : Deceit; Duplicity 2086 Grumble : Complain; Mutter Discontentedly; Grouch; N: Gruff : Rough-Mannered

Guy : Cable Or Chaiattached To Something That Needs 2101 To Be Braced Or Steadied; Cf. Guide Gyroscope : Apparatus Used To Maintain Balance, 2102 Ascertain Direction, Etc. Gyroscope : Apparatus Used To Maintain Balance, 2103 Ascertain Direction, Etc. Habituate : Accustom Or Familiarize; Addict 2104 Hackles : Hairs Oback And Neck, Especially Of A Dog; 2105 Ex. Make Someone's Hackles Rise Hackneyed : Commonplace; Trite 2106 Haggard : Wasted Away; Gaunt 2107 Haggard : Wasted Away; Gaunt 2108 Haggle : Argue About Prices 2109 Hail : Frozen Rain Drop; V: Salute Or Greet; Precipitate 2110 Hail Halcyon : Calm; Peaceful 2111 Halfhearted : Exhibiting Little Interest Or Enthusiasm 2112 Hallowed : Blessed; Consecrated 2113 Hallucination : Delusion 2114 Halting : Hesitant; Faltering; Not Fluent; Ex. Halting 2115 Steps/voice; V: Halt: Proceed Or Act With Uncertainty; Falter; Hesitate; Waver; Stop Hamper : Obstruct 2116

Harping : Tiresome Dwelling On A Subject 2126 Harry : Raid 2127 Haughtiness : Pride; Arrogance 2128 Haunt : (of A Spirit) Visit (a Place); Come To Mind 2129 Continually; Visit (a Place) Regularly; Frequent; Ex. Haunted House; Ex. Haunted By Hilast Words; N: Place Haven : Place Of Safety; Refuge; Harbor; Ex. Tax Haven 2130 Havoc : Widespread Damage; Disorder; Chaos 2131 Hazard : Venture; Put In Danger; Risk; Ex. Hazard A 2132 Guess; N: Possible Source Of Danger Hazardous : Dangerous 2133 Hazy : Slightly Obscure 2134 Headfirst : Moving With The Head Leading; Headlong 2135 Headlong : Hasty; Rash; Headfirst; Adv: 2136 Healthful : Conducive To Good Health; Ex. Healthful 2137 Mountain Air Healthful : Conducive To Good Health; Ex. Healthful 2138 Mountain Air Healthful : Conducive To Good Health; Ex. Healthful 2139 Mountain Air Healthy : Possessing Good Health; Healthful 2140 Hedonism : Belief That Pleasure Is The Sole Aim Of Life 2141

Handsome : Large In Quantity; Generous; Ex. Handsome Hedonist : One Who Believes That Pleasure Is The Sole 2117 Reward 2142 Aim In Life; Cf. Hedonism: Practice Of Living One's Life Purely For Pleasure Hap : Chance; Luck Heed : Pay Attention To; Consider 2118 2143 Haphazard : Random; By Chance 2119 Hapless : Unfortunate 2120 Harass : To Annoy By Repeated Attacks 2121 Harbinger : Forerunner 2122 Harbor : Provide A Refuge For; Hide 2123 Harbor : Provide A Refuge For; Hide 2124 Hardy : Sturdy; Robust; Able To Stand Inclement Water 2125 2150 2147 Hem : Surround Tightly So That Movement Iimpossible; 2148 Ex. Hem In; N: Herald : Messenger; Sign Of Something To Come; V: 2149 Announce; Proclaim; Ex. Unheralded Researcher Herbivorous : Grain Eating 2146 Helm : Steering Wheel Of A Ship; Position Of Control 2144 Hegemony : Dominance Especially Of One Natioover 2145 Others Heinous : Atrocious; Hatefully Bad Heedless : Not Noticing; Disregarding

Herd : Group Of Animals; Crowd; One Who Lookafter A 2151 Herd; Ex. Shepherd/goatherd; Ex. Herd Instinct; Ex. Herdsman; V: Come Together In A Herd; Look After A Hereafter : Life After Death 2152 Heresy : Opinion Contrary To Popular Belief; Opinion 2153 Contrary To Accepted Religion

Hindrance : Block; Obstacle 2176 Hindsight : Understanding The Nature Of An Event After It 2177 Haactually Happened Hinterlands : Back Country; Inner Part Of A Country; Op. 2178 Foreland

Heretic : Person Who Maintains Opinions Contrary To The Hireling : One Who Serves For Hire [usually Used 2154 Doctrines Of The Church 2179 Contemptuously] Hermetic : Sealed By Fusioso As To Be Airtight; Airtight 2155 Hermetically : Sealed By Fusion So As To Be Airtight 2156 Hermitage : Home Of A Hermit 2157 Herpetologist : One Who Studies Reptiles 2158 Heterodox : Unorthodox; Unconventional 2159 Heterogeneous : Dissimilar 2160 Hew : Cut To Pieces With Ax Or Sword 2161 Heyday : Time Of Greatest Success; Prime 2162 Hiatus : Gap; Pause 2163 Hiatus : Gap; Pause 2164 Hibernal : Wintry 2165 Hibernate : Sleep Throughout The Winter 2166 Hide : Skin Of An Animal 2167 Hideous : Repulsive To The Sight; Ugly; Repugnant; Ex. 2168 Hideouface/scream Hierarchy : Body Divided Into Ranks 2169 Hierarchy : Body Divided Into Ranks 2170 Hieroglyphic : Picture Writing 2171 High-Flown : Highly Pretentiouor Inflated 2172 Hilarity : Boisterous Mirth 2173 Hindmost : Furthest Behind 2174 Hindmost : Furthest Behind 2175 2199 Horoscope : Diagram Of The Positionof Starat A Given 2200 Moment (e.G. Of A Person'birth) Used By Astrologers 2198 Horde : Crowd 2197 Hoodwink : Deceive; Delude 2196 Hone : Sharpen 2195 Homogeneous : Of The Same Kind 2191 Homeostasis : Tendency Of A System Or Organism To 2192 Maintairelative Stability Or Internal Equilibrium; Cf. Homeo-: Constant; Ex. Homeotherm Homespun : Domestic; Made At Home 2193 Homily : Sermon; Tedious Moralizing Lecture; Serious 2194 Warning; Adj. Homiletic Homogeneous : Of The Same Kind 2190 Homely : Not Good-Looking; Unattractive 2189 Homely : Not Good-Looking; Unattractive 2188 Homage : Honor; Tribute 2187 Holster : Pistol Case 2186 Holocaust : Destruction By Fire 2185 Hoary : White With Age 2184 Hoard : Stockpile; Accumulate For Future Use 2183 Hive : Box For Bees; V: Cause To Go In A Hive 2181 Historical : Connected With History; Based On Eventin 2182 History (whether Regarded Aimportant Or Not) Histrionic : Theatrical 2180 Historic : Important In History; Ex. Historic Battle Hirsute : Hairy

Hortatory : Encouraging; Exhortative; Marked By 2201 Exhortation; Cf. Exhort Hortatory : Encouraging; Exhortative; Marked By 2202 Exhortation; Cf. Exhort Horticultural : Pertaining To Cultivation Of Gardens 2203 Horticultural : Pertaining To Cultivation Of Gardens 2204 Horticultural : Pertaining To Cultivation Of Gardens 2205 Hostage : Person Who Ikept Aa Prisoner By An Enemy 2206 So That The Other Side Will Do What The Enemy Demands Hostility : Unfriendliness; Hatred; Enmity; Adj. Hostile 2207 Hothead : Person Who Doethingtoo Quickly Without 2208 Thinking; Adj. Hotheaded Hovel : Shack; Small, Wretched House 2209 Hover : Hang About; Wait Nearby 2210 Hubbub : Confused Uproar 2211 Hubris : Arrogance; Excessive Self-Conceit 2212 Hue : Color; Aspect 2213 Hue_and_cry : Outcry; Loud Cry Or Clamor; Strong 2214 Protest; Ex. Hue And Cry Against The New Rule Hull : Husk; Dry Outer Covering Of A Seed; Frame Or 2215 Body Of A Ship Humane : Kind 2216

Hurtle : Crash; Rush 2226 Husbandry : Frugality; Thrift; Agriculture 2227 Hybrid : Mongrel; Mixed Breed 2228 Hydrophobia : Rabies; Fear Of Water 2229 Hygiene : Science And Practice Of The Promotion And 2230 Preservation Of Health; Adj. Hygienic: Showing Careful Attention To Cleannes(to Prevent Disease); Ex. Hygienic Hyperbole : Exaggeration; Overstatement 2231 Hypercritical : Excessively Exacting 2232 Hypnosis : Induced Sleeping State; Adj. Hypnotic; V: 2233 Hypnotize Hypochondriac : Person Unduly Worried About His 2234 Health; Worrier Without Cause About Illness Hypocritical : Pertaining To Be Virtuous; Deceiving 2235 Hypothetical : Based On Assumptions Or Hypothesis 2236 Hysteria : Excessive Or Uncontrollable Excitement; N: 2237 Hysteric: Person Suffering From Hysteria; Cf. Hysterics: Attack Of Hysteria Hysteria : Excessive Or Uncontrollable Excitement; N: 2238 Hysteric: Person Suffering From Hysteria; Cf. Hysterics: Attack Of Hysteria Ichthyology : Study Of Fish 2239 Icon : Religious Image; Idol 2240 Ideology : Ideas Of A Group Of People 2241

Humble : Of Low Rank Or Position; Modest; Having A Low Idiom : Special Usage In Language 2217 Opinion Of Oneself And A High Opinion Of Others; 2242 Unassuming; Not Proud; V: Humiliate: Make Humble; Humdrum : Dull; Monotonous Idiosyncratic : Private; Peculiar To An Individual 2218 2243 Humid : Damp 2219 Humid : Damp 2220 Humility : Humbleness Of Spirit 2221 Hummock : Small Hill; Hillock 2222 Idle : Not Working; Not Employed Or Busy; Lazy; Without 2244 Purpose; Useless; Lacking Substance; Baseless; Not Based On Truth; Ex. Idle Worker; Ex. Talk Idly; V: Idolatry : Worship Of Idols; Excessive Admiration 2245 Idyll : Short Poem Idealizing Rural Life; Simple Happy 2246 Period Of Life (in The Country); Scene From Such A Time; A:(idyl); Ex. Idyll Of Two Young Lovers Idyllic : Charmingly Carefree; Simple 2247

Humor : Indulge; Comply With The Wisheof; N: Quality Igneous : Produced By Fire; Volcanic 2223 That Makesomething Amusing; State Of Mind; Mood; Ex. 2248 In A Bad Humor; Ex. Out Of Humor Humus : Substance Formed By Decaying Vegetable Ignite : Kindle; Light; Catch Fire Or Set Fire To 2224 Matter 2249 Hurl : Throw Forcefully; Shout Out Violently 2225 2250 Ignoble : Of Lowly Origin; Unworthy

Ignoble : Of Lowly Origin; Unworthy 2251 Ignoble : Of Lowly Origin; Unworthy 2252 Ignominious : Disgraceful 2253 Ignominy : Deep Disgrace; Shame Or Dishonor; Adj. 2254 Ignominious; Ex. Ignominious Defeat Ignominy : Deep Disgrace; Shame Or Dishonor; Adj. 2255 Ignominious; Ex. Ignominious Defeat Illicit : Illegal 2256 Illimitable : Infinite 2257 Illusive : Deceiving 2258 Illusive : Deceiving 2259 Illusory : Deceptive; Not Real 2260 Illusory : Illusive; Deceptive; Not Real 2261 Illusory : Illusive; Deceptive; Not Real 2262 Imbalance : Lack Of Balance Or Symmetry; Disproportion 2263 Imbecility : Weakness Of Mind 2264 Imbibe : Drink In 2265 Imbroglio : Complicated Situatio(as Ia Play); Painful Or 2266 Complex Misunderstanding (as Ia Play); Entanglement; Confused Mass (as Of Papers); V: Embroil Imbue : Saturate(soak Thoroughly); Fill; Ex. Imbue 2267 Someone With Feelings Immaculate : Pure; Spotless 2268 Imminent : Impeding; Near At Hand 2269 Imminent : Impeding; Near At Hand 2270 Imminent : Impeding; Near At Hand 2271 Immobility : State Of Being Immovable 2272 Immolate : Offer Or Kill As A Sacrifice (by Fire) 2273 Immure : Imprison; Shut Up Iconfinement; Cf. Wall 2274 Immutable : Unchangeable 2275 2296 2295 2290 2288 2287 2286 2285 2284 2283 2282 2281 2277 2276

Impair : Worsen; Diminish In Value Impalpable : Imperceptible; Intangible Impart : Grant A Share Of; Make Known; Ex. Newto 2278 Impart Impartial : Not Biased; Fair 2279 Impassable : Not Able To Be Traveled Or Crossed 2280 Impasse : Predicament From Which There Is No Escape Impassioned : (of Speech) Filled With Passion; Fervent Impassive : Without Feeling; Not Affected By Pain Impeach : Charge With Crime In Office; Indict Impeccable : Faultless Impecunious : Without Money Impede : Hinder; Block; Delay Impediment : Hindrance; Stumbling Block Impel : Drive Or Force Onward; Drive To Take Action; Urge 2289 To Action Impending : Nearing; Approaching Impenetrable : Not Able To Be Pierced Or Entered; 2291 Beyond Understanding Impenitent : Not Repentant 2292 Imperative : Absolutely Necessary; That Must Be Done; 2293 Critically Important; Expressing Command; Ex. It Is Imperative That; N: Something That Must Be Done Imperial : Like An Emperor; Related To An Empire 2294 Imperil : Put In Danger Imperious : Domineering Impermeable : Impervious; Not Permitting Passage 2297 Through Its Substance Impermeable : Impervious; Not Permitting Passage 2298 Through Its Substance Impermeable : Impervious; Not Permitting Passage 2299 Through Its Substance Impersonal : Not Being A Person; Not Showing Personal 2300 Feelings; Ex. Impersonal Force/manner/organization

Impertinent : Insolent 2301 Imperturbable : Calm; Placid 2302 Impetuous : Violent; Hasty; Rash 2303 Impetuous : Violent; Hasty; Rash; Impulsive; Without 2304 Careful Thought; Ex. Impetuous Decision Impetuous : Violent; Hasty; Rash; Impulsive; Without 2305 Careful Thought; Ex. Impetuous Decision Impetus : Moving Force 2306 Impiety : Irreverence; Wickedness 2307 Impinge : Infringe; Touch; Collide With 2308 Impious : Irreverent 2309 Implacable : Incapable Of Being Pacified 2310 Implement : Put Into Effect; Supply With Tools 2311 Implicate : Incriminate; Involve Incriminatingly; Show To 2312 Be Involved (in A Crime); Ex. Implicate Someone In The Crime Implication : That Is Hinted At Or Suggested 2313 Implicit : Understood But Not Stated 2314 Implode : Burst Inward; Cf. Vacuum Tube 2315 Implore : Beg 2316 Imply : Suggest A Meaning Not Expressed; Signify 2317 Impolitic : Not Wise 2318 Imponderable : Weightless 2319 Import : Significance 2320 Importunate : Urging; Demanding 2321 Importunate : Urging; Demanding 2322 Importune : Beg Earnestly 2323 Impostor : Someone Who Assumes False Identity 2324 Imposture : Assuming A False Identity; Masquerade; Cf. 2325 Impostor 2349 2348 2347 2346 2345 2344 2343 2342 2341 2336 2335 2334 2333 2332 2331 2327 2326

Impotent : Weak; Ineffective Impotent : Weak; Ineffective Impoverish : Make Poor; Deprive Of Natural Strength Or 2328 Something Important; Ex. Impoverished Soil Impoverished : Poor 2329
Impregnable : Invulnerable

2330 Impregnate : Make Pregnant; Fill Thoroughly; Saturate Impromptu : Without Previous Preparation Impropriety : State Of Being Inappropriate Improvident : Thriftless; Not Providing For The Future Improvise : Compose On The Spur Of The Moment Imprudent : Lacking Caution; Injudicious Imprudent : Lacking Caution; Injudicious 2337 Impudence : Impertinence; Insolence 2338 Impugn : Dispute Or Contradict (ofteiainsulting Way); 2339 Attack As False Or Questionable; Challenge; Gainsay; Cf. Fight Impuissance : Powerlessness; Feebleness 2340 Impuissance : Powerlessness; Feebleness Impunity : Freedom From Punishment Impute : Attribute; Ascribe; Charge; N: Imputation Inadvertently : Carelessly; Unintentionally Inalienable : Not To Be Taken Away; Nontransferable Inamorata : Woman Whom A Man Loves Inane : Silly; Senseless Inanimate : Lifeless Inarticulate : Speechless; Producing Indistinct Speech Inasmuch_as : Since; Owing To The Fact That 2350

Inaugurate : Start; Initiate; Install At Office 2351 Incandescent : Strikingly Bright; Shining With Intense 2352 Heat Incantation : Singing Or Chanting Of Magic Spells; 2353 Magical Formula Incantation : Singing Or Chanting Of Magic Spells; 2354 Magical Formula Incapacitate : Disable 2355 Incarcerate : Imprison 2356 Incarnate : Endowed With Flesh; Personified 2357 Incarnation : Act Of Assuming A Human Body And 2358 Human Nature Incendiary : Arsonist 2359 Incense : Enrage; Infuriate 2360 Incense : Enrage; Infuriate 2361 Incentive : Spur; Motive 2362 Inception : Start; Beginning 2363 Incessant : Uninterrupted 2364 Inchoate : Recently Begun; Rudimentary; Elementary 2365 Incidence : Rate Of Occurrence; Particular Occurrence 2366 Incident : Event; Event That Causea Crisis 2367 Incidental : Not Essential; Minor 2368 Incinerate : Burn To Ashes 2369 Incipient : Beginning; In An Early Stage 2370 Incipient : Beginning; In An Early Stage 2371 Incisive : Cutting; Sharp 2372 Incite : Arouse To Action 2373 Incite : Arouse To Action 2374 Incite : Arouse To Action 2375 2399 2398 2397 2396 2395 2394 2392 2389 2388 2387 2385 2384 2382 2381 2376

Inclement : Stormy; Unkind Incline : Slope; Slant 2377 Inclined : Tending Or Leaning Toward; Bent 2378 Inclusive : Tending To Include All 2379 Incognito : With Identity Concealed; Using An Assumed 2380 Name Incoherent : Unintelligible; Muddled; Illogical Incommodious : Not Spacious Incompatible : Inharmonious 2383 Incompatible : Inharmonious Incompatible : Inharmonious Incongruity : Lack Of Harmony; Absurdity; Adj. 2386 Incongruous: Lacking In Harmony; Inappropriate Incongruous : Not Fitting; Absurd Inconsequential : Of Trifling Significance Inconsequential : Of Trifling Significance Inconsistency : State Of Being Self-Contradictory; Lack 2390 Of Uniformity Or Steadiness; Adj. Inconsistent: Displaying A Lack Of Consistency; Erratic; Contradictory; Incontinent : Lacking Self-Restraint; Licentious 2391 Incontinent : Lacking Self-Restraint; Licentious Incorporate : Introduce Something Into A Larger Whole; 2393 Include; Embody; Give Material Form To; Adj. Incorporeal : Immaterial; Without A Material Body Incorrigible : Uncorrectable Incredulity : Tendency To Disbelief Incredulous : Withholding Belief; Skeptical Increment : Increase Incriminate : Accuse Incrustation : Hard Coating Or Crust; V: Incrust: Encrust; 2400 Cover With A Crust

Incubate : Hatch; Scheme 2401 Inculcate : Teach (ideas Or Principles); Instill 2402 Incumbent : Officeholder 2403 Incur : Bring Upon Oneself 2404 Indecision : Irresolution; Inability To Make Up One'mind 2405 Indecisive : Marked By Indecision; Inconclusive; Ex. 2406 Indecisive Battle Indefatigable : Tireless 2407 Indelible : Not Able To Be Erased 2408 Indelible : Not Able To Be Erased 2409 Indelible : Not Able To Be Erased 2410 Indemnify : Make Secure Against Loss; Compensate 2411 Loss Indentation : Notch; Deep Recess; V: Indent; Cf. Tooth 2412 Indentation : Notch; Deep Recess; V: Indent; Cf. Tooth 2413 Indicative : Suggestive; Implying 2414 2439 2438 2433 2432 2430 2427 2426

Indissoluble : Permanent Indite : Write; Compose Indoctrinate : Cause To Accept A Doctrine Without 2428 Questioning It; Ex. Indoctrinated With MindlesantiCommunism Indolent : Lazy 2429 Indomitable : Unconquerable Indubitable : Unable To Be Doubted; Which Cannot Be 2431 Doubted; Unquestionable Indubitably : Beyond A Doubt Induce : Persuade; Bring About Inductive : Pertaining To Induction Or Proceeding From 2434 The Specific To The General Indulge : Yield To; Gratify; Allow Oneself A Special 2435 Pleasure; Ex. Indulge One'every Whim/a Child/in A Big Cigarette; N: Indulgence Indulge : Yield To; Gratify; Allow Oneself A Special 2436 Pleasure; Ex. Indulge One'every Whim/a Child/in A Big Cigarette; N: Indulgence Indulgent : Humoring; Yielding; Lenient 2437 Industrious : Diligent; Hard-Working; N: Industry Inebriate : Make Drunk; Intoxicate; N: Intoxicated Person

Indices : Signs; Indications; Ex. Indices Of A Student's Inebriated : Habitually Intoxicated; Drunk; N: Inebriety 2415 Potential; Cf. Index: Something That Reveals Or Indicates; 2440 Sign; Ex. Cost-Of-Living Index Indict : Charge Inebriety : Habitual Intoxication 2416 2441 Indifferent : Unmoved; Lacking Concern 2417 Indigence : Poverty 2418 Indigenous : Native 2419 Indigent : Poor 2420 Indignation : Anger At An Injustice 2421 Indignity : Offensive Or Insulting Treatment 2422 Indignity : Offensive Or Insulting Treatment 2423 Indiscriminate : Choosing At Random; Confused 2424 Indisputable : Too Certain To Be Disputed 2425 2450 2449 Inexorable : Relentless; Unyielding; Implacable 2447 Inestimable : Impossible To Estimate; (apprec) Invaluable; 2448 Of Immeasurable Worth
Inevitable : Unavoidable

Ineffable : Unutterable; Cannot Be Expressed In Speech 2442 Ineffectual : Not Effective; Weak 2443 Inequity : Unfairness 2444 Inerrancy : Infallibility 2445 Inert : Inactive; Lacking Power To Move 2446 Inertia : State Of Being Inert Or Indisposed To Move

Inextricable : From Which It Iimpossible To Get Free; 2451 That Cannot Be Untied; Ex. Inextricable Troubles; Ex. Inextricable Two Histories Infallible : Unerring 2452 Infamous : Notoriously Bad 2453 Infantile : Childish; Infantile 2454 Infantile : Childish; Infantile 2455 Infer : Deduce; Conclude 2456 Infernal : Pertaining To Hell; Devilish 2457

Inhibit : Prohibit; Restrain 2476 Inhibit : Prohibit; Restrain 2477 Inhibit : Prohibit; Restrain 2478 Inhibited : (of A Person) Unable To Expreswhat One 2479 Really Feels Inimical : Unfriendly; Hostile 2480 Inimitable : Matchless; Not Able To Be Imitated 2481 Iniquitous : Unjust; Wrong 2482

Infest : Inhabit In Numberlarge Enough To Be Harmful; Ex. Initiate : Begin; Originate; Receive Into A Group 2458 Mice Infested The House; Ex. Shark-Infested Waters 2483
Infidel : Unbeliever

Initiate : Begin; Originate; Receive Into A Group 2484 Injurious : Harmful 2485 Inkling : Hint 2486 Innate : Inborn 2487 Innocuous : Harmless 2488 Innovation : Change; Introduction Of Something New 2489 Innuendo : Hint; Inspiration 2490 Inopportune : Untimely; Poorly Chosen 2491 Inordinate : Unrestrained; Excessive 2492 Inquisitive : Eager For Knowledge; Unduly Curious 2493 Inroad : Hostile Invasion; Advance That Lessenthe 2494 Quantity Or Difficulty Of Something; Ex. The Long Illnesmade Seriouinroadon Hisavings; Cf. Raid Inroad : Hostile Invasion; Advance That Lessenthe 2495 Quantity Or Difficulty Of Something; Ex. The Long Illnesmade Seriouinroadon Hisavings; Cf. Raid Insalubrious : Unwholesome; Not Healthful; Ex. 2496 Insalubrious Place Insatiable : Not Easily Satisfied; Greedy 2497 Inscrutable : Incomprehensive; Not To Be Discovered 2498 Insensate : Without Feeling; Lacking Sense; Foolish 2499 Insensible : Unconscious; Unreasonable; Insensitive; 2500 Unaware; Imperceptible; Ex. Insensible Of His Danger/to Pain; Ex. Insensible Change; Cf. Not The Opposite Of

2459 Infiltrate : Pass Into Or Through; Penetrate (an 2460 Organization) Sneakily Infinitesimal : Very Small 2461 Infirmity : Weakness 2462 Inflated : Exaggerated 2463 Influx : Flowing Into 2464 Informal : Lacking Ceremony; Casual 2465 Infraction : Violation 2466 Infringe : Violate; Encroach 2467 Ingenious : Clever 2468 Ingenious : Nanve; Young; Unsophisticated 2469 Ingenious : Clever 2470 Ingenuous : Naive And Trusting; Young; Unsophisticated; 2471 Candid Ingrained : Deeply Established; Firmly Rooted; Ex. 2472 Ingrained Dirt/prejudice Ingrate : Ungrateful Person 2473 Ingratiate : Become Poplar With 2474 Inherent : Firmly Established By Nature Or Habit 2475

Insidious : Treacherous; Stealthy; Sly 2501 Insightful : Discerning; Perceptive 2502 Insinuate : Hint; Imply 2503 Insipid : Tasteless; Dull 2504 Insolence : Impudent Disrespect; Haughtiness; Adj. 2505 Insolent; Cf. Haughty + Rude Insolent : Haughty And Contemptuous 2506 Insolvent : Bankrupt; Lacking Money To Pay 2507 Insomnia : Wakefulness; Inability To Sleep 2508 Insouciant : Without Conceror Care; Unconcerned; 2509 Indifferent Institute : Organization For A Special Purpose; V: 2510 Establish Institution : Instituting; (building For The) Organization; 2511 Established Custom, Practice, Or Relationship In A Society; Mental Hospital; Ex. Institution Of Marriage Institutionalize : Make Into An Institution; Put Or Confine 2512 In An Institution Insubordinate : Disobedient 2513 Insubstantial : Lacking Substance; Insignificant; Frail; 2514 Immaterial Insularity : Narrow-Mindedness; Isolation 2515 Insuperable : Insurmountable; Invincible 2516 Insurgent : Rebellious 2517 Insurmountable : Overwhelming; Unbeatable; Insuperable 2518 Insurrection : Rebellion; Uprising 2519 Intangible : Not Material; Not Able To Be Perceived By 2520 Touch Integral : Complete; Necessary For Completeness 2521 Integrate : Make Whole; Combine; Make Into One Unit 2522 Integrity : Wholeness; Purify; Uprightness 2523 Intellect : Higher Mental Powers 2524 Intelligentsia : The Intelligent And Educated Classes 2525 [often Used Derogatory] 2549 2548 2547 2538 2533 2532 2531 2529 2528 2527 2526

Inter : Bury Interdict : Prohibit; Forbid Interim : Meantime Interloper : Intruder Intermediary : Intermediate; Acting Aa Mediator; N: 2530 Mediator; Go-Between Interminable : Endless Intermittent : Periodic; On And Off Interpolate : Insert Between Interregnum : Period Betweetwo Successive Reigns Or 2534 Governments Interrogate : Questioclosely; Cross-Examine; Cross2535 Question Interstice : Narrow Space Between Things 2536 Intervene : Come Between 2537 Intimate : Hint Intimidate : Frighten; N: Intimidation 2539 Intolerant : Not Willing To Accept Wayof Thinking Different 2540 From One'own; Cf. Tolerant; Cf. Tolerate Intolerant : Not Willing To Accept Wayof Thinking Different 2541 From One'own; Cf. Tolerant; Cf. Tolerate Intoxicate : Make Drunk; Stimulate Or Excite; Ex. 2542 Intoxicated By All The Money He Might Win Intoxicate : Make Drunk; Stimulate Or Excite; Ex. 2543 Intoxicated By All The Money He Might Win Intoxicate : Make Drunk; Stimulate Or Excite; Ex. 2544 Intoxicated By All The Money He Might Win Intractable : Unruly; Refractory 2545 Intransigence : Refusal Of Any Compromise; 2546 Stubbornness; Adj. Intransigent: Uncompromising Intransigent : Refusing Any Compromise; Stubborn Intransigent : Refusing Any Compromise; Stubborn Intrepid : Fearless Intricate : Complex; Knotty; Tangled 2550

Intrigue : Make Secret Plans; Plot; Arouse The Curiosity 2551 Of; N: Secret Scheme; Plot; Secret Love Affair Intrinsic : Essential; Inherent; Built-In 2552 Intrinsically : Essentially; Inherently; Naturally 2553 Introspective : Locking Within Oneself 2554 Introvert : One Who Is Introspective; Inclined To Think 2555 More About Oneself Intrude : Trespass; Enter As Uninvited Person 2556 Intuition : Power Of Knowing Without Reasoning 2557 Inundate : Overflow; Flood 2558 Inured : Accustomed; Hardened 2559

Iridescent : Exhibiting Rainbowlike Colors 2576 Irksome : Annoying; Tedious 2577 Ironic : Resulting In Unexpected And Contrary Manner 2578 Irony : Hidden Sarcasm Or Satire; Use Of Words That 2579 Convey A Meaning Opposite To The Literal Meaning Irrational : Illogical; Lacking Reason; Insane 2580 Irreconcilable : Incompatible; Not Able To Be Resolved 2581 Irrefutable : Indisputable; Incontrovertible; Undeniable 2582 Irrelevant : Not Applicable; Unrelated 2583 Irreparable : Not Able To Be Corrected Or Repaired 2584

Invalid : One Incapacitated(disabled) By A Chronic Illness; Irrepressible : Unable To Be Restrained Or Held Back 2560 Adj: Incapacitated By Illness; Not Valid; Null; V: Allow To 2585 Leave (a Military Force) Because Of Ill-Health Invalidate : Weaken; Destroy Irreproachable : Beyond Reproach; Blameless; 2561 2586 Impeccable; Ex. Irreproachable Conduct Inveigh : Denounce; Utter Censure Or Invective 2562 Inveigle : Lead Astray; Wheedle 2563 Invert : Turn Upside Down Or Inside Out 2564 Inveterate : Deep-Rooted; Habitual 2565 Invidious : Designed To Create Ill Will Or Envy 2566 Invincible : Unconquerable 2567 Inviolability : Security From Being Destroyed; Corrupted 2568 Or Profaned Inviolable : Secure From Corruption, Attack, Or 2569 Violation(or Profanation); Unassailable; Ex. Inviolable Oath/rights; N: Inviolability Invocation : Prayer For Help (used Iinvoking); Calling 2570 Upoas A Reference Or Support; Act Of Invoking Invoke : Call Upon; Ask For 2571 Invulnerable : Incapable Of Injury 2572 Iota : Very Small Quantity 2573 Irascible : Irritable; Easily Angered 2574 Irate : Angry 2575 2599 Jaundice : Medical Condition In Which The Skin, The 2600 White Part Of The Eyes, Etc. Turn Yellow; V: Affect With Jaundice; Affect With Prejudice, Envy, Or Hostility; Bias 2598 Jargon : Language Used By Special Group; Gibberish 2597 Jaded : Fatigued; Surfeited 2591 Isthmus : Narrow Neck Of Land Connecting Two Larger 2592 Bodies Of Land Itinerant : Wandering; Traveling 2593 Itinerant : Wandering; Traveling 2594 Itinerary : Plan Of A Trip 2595 Jab : Poke Abruptly With Something Sharp; Punch With 2596 Short Blows Jabber : Chatter Rapidly Or Unintelligibly 2590 Isotope : Varying Form Of An Element 2589 Irrevocable : Unalterable 2587 Irretrievable : Impossible To Recover Or Regain; Cf. 2588 Retrieve Irreverence : Lack Of Proper Aspect Irresolute : Uncertain How To Act; Weak

Jaunt : Trip; Short Journey 2601 Jaunty : Stylish; Perky; Carefree 2602

Jurisdiction : Right And Power To Apply The Law; 2626 Authority Jurisprudence : Science Of Law 2627

Jeopardize : Endanger; Imperil; Put At Risk; N: Jeopardy: Juxtapose : Place Side By Side 2603 Danger 2628 Jest : Playful Remark Or Act; V: Act Or Speak Playfully 2604 Jetsam : Thingthrown From A Ship (to Lighten The Ship) 2605 Jettison : Throw Overboard 2606 Jibe : Agree; Be Iharmony With; Gibe 2607 Jingoism : Extremely Aggressive And Militant Patriotism 2608 Jocose : Given To Joking 2609 Jocular : Said Or Done In Jest 2610 Jocund : Merry 2611 Jollity : Gaiety; Cheerfulness 2612 Jostle : Shove; Bump 2613 Jovial : Good-Natured; Merry 2614 Jubilation : Rejoicing 2615 Jubilation : Rejoicing 2616 Judiciary : Judicial Branch Of Government 2617 Judicious : Sound In Judgment; Wise 2618 Juggernaut : Irresistible Crashing Force 2619 Juggernaut : Irresistible Crashing Force 2620 Jumble : Mix In A Confused Way 2621 Jumble : Mix In A Confused Way 2622 Juncture : Crisis; Joining Point 2623 Junket : Marry Feast Or Picnic 2624 2649 2648 Labyrinth : Maze 2645 Kudos : Honor; Glory; Acclaim Or Praise For Exceptional 2646 Achievement Labile : Likely To Change; Unstable; Ex. Emotionally 2647 Labile; N: Lability Laborious : Demanding Much Work Or Care; Tedious 2644 Knotty : Intricate; Difficult; Tangled; Cf. Knot 2642 Knell : Tolling Of A Bell At A Funeral; Sound Of The 2643 Funeral Bell Knoll : Little Round Hill 2641 Kneel : Go Down On One'knee(s) 2640 Knead : Mix; Work Dough 2639 Knavery : Rascality 2637 Knave : Untrustworthy Person; Rogue; Scoundrel; Jack; 2638 N: Knavery Knavery : Rascality 2635 Kleptomaniac : Person Who Has A Convulsive Desire To 2636 Steal Knack : Special Talent; Art 2634 Kith : Familiar Friends 2633 Kismet : Fate Kaleidoscope : Tube In Which Patterns Made By The 2629 Reflection In Mirrors Of Colored Pieces Of Glass, Etc. Produce Interesting Symmetrical Effects Ken : Range Of Knowledge 2630 Kernel : Central Or Vital Part; Core; Whole Seed (as Of 2631 Corn) Killjoy : Grouch; Spoilsport; One Who Intentionally Spoils 2632 The Pleasure Of Others Kindle : Start A Fire; Inspire

Juridical : Of The Law And Itadministration; Cf. Judicial: Of Lace : Cord Used To Draw And Tie Together Two 2625 Courtof Law; Cf. Judiciary 2650 Opposite Edge(aof A Shoe); Delicate Fabric Made Of Fine Threads; V: Draw Together By Tying A Lace

Lacerate : Mangle; Tear 2651 Laceration : Torragged Wound; V: Lacerate: Tear (the 2652 Skias With Brokeglass); Wound Lachrymose : Producing Tears 2653 Lackey : Footman; Toady 2654 Lackluster : Dull 2655 Laconic : Brief And To The Point 2656 Lag : Move Or Develop More Slowly; Straggle; Ex. Lag 2657 Behind The Rest; N: Laggard : Slow; Sluggish 2658 Laity : Laymen; Persons Not Connected With The Clergy 2659 Laity : Laymen; Persons Not Connected With The Clergy 2660 Lament : Grieve; Express Sorrow 2661 Lampoon : Ridicule 2662 Lance : Pierce With A Lance; Cut Into; N: Spearlike 2663 Weapon Languid : Weary; Sluggish; Listless 2664 Languish : Lose Animation; Lose Strength 2665

Latch : Fastening Or Lock Consisting Of A Movable Bar 2676 That Fitinto A Notch; V: Close With A Latch Latent : Present But Not Yet Noticeable Or Active; 2677 Dormant; Hidden; N: Latency; Cf. Potential Latent : Present But Not Yet Noticeable Or Active; 2678 Dormant; Hidden; N: Latency; Cf. Potential Lateral : Coming From The Side 2679 Latitude : Freedom From Narrow Limitations 2680 Laud : Praise; N: Adj. Laudable: Praiseworthy; Adj. 2681 Laudatory: Expressing Praise Lavish : Liberal; Wasteful; Generous Or Wasteful Igiving 2682 Or Using; Abundant; Profuse; Great; Ex. Decorated Lavishly; V: Give Iabundance Lax : Careless; Negligent; Not Paying Enough Attention; 2683 Ex. Lax Service Layman : Man Who Inot A Cleric; Man Who 2684 Inonprofessional Leash : Restraining Rope Fastened To The Collar Of An 2685 Animal (to Control It); Ex. A Dog On A Leash Leave-Taking : Farewell Or Departure 2686 Leaven : Add Leaveto; Cause To Rise Or Grow Lighter; 2687 Enliven; N: Agent, Such As Yeast, That Causes Dough To Rise (by Fermentation); Element That Lightens Or Lechery : Gross Lewdness; Lustfulness; Adj. Lecherous; 2688 N: Lecher: Lecherous Man Lectern : Reading Desk Or Stand For A Public Speaker 2689 Leery : (of Someone) Suspicious; Wary; Cautious 2690

Languor : Lack Of Physical Or Mental Energy; Lassitude; Leeway : Room To Move; Margin; Latitude; Ex. Leeway 2666 Depression 2691 For The Deadline Lank : Long And Thin; Ex. Lank, Gaunt, Abraham Lincoln 2667 Lank : Long And Thin; Ex. Lank, Gaunt, Abraham Lincoln 2668 Lap : Take Ifood Or Drink With One's Tongue; Splash 2669 Gently; Ex. Waves Lapping The Shore; N: Front Area From The Waist To The Knees Of A Seated Person Larceny : Theft; Ex. Petit Larceny 2670 Larder : Pantry; Place Where Food Is Kept 2671 2693 Legend : Explanatory List Of Symbols On A Map 2694 Legerdemain : Sleight(dexterity) Of Hand; Cf. Light Of 2695 Hand Legislature : Legislating Branch Of Government; Cf. 2696 Legislate: Make Laws Legacy : Gift Made By A Will; Something Handed Down 2692 From An Ancestor Legato : (of Music) Played Smoothly

Largess : Generous Gift (giveto People Who Do Not Have Leniency : Mildness; Permissiveness 2672 Enough) 2697 Lascivious : Lustful 2673 Lassitude : Languor; Weariness; Listlessness 2674 Latch : Fastening Or Lock Consisting Of A Movable Bar 2675 That Fitinto A Notch; V: Close With A Latch 2699 Lethargic : Drowsy; Dull 2700 2698 Leonine : Like A Lion Leonine : Like A Lion

Levee : Eartheor Stone Embankment To Prevent Flooding; Linger : Loiter Or Dawdle; Be Slow In Leaving; Delay 2701 Cf. Raise 2726 Going; Continue Or Persist; Be Slow To Disappear; Ex. The Smell Lingered For Days. Levitate : Rise And Float Ithe Air (especially By Magical Linguistic : Pertaining To Language 2702 Means); Cf. Light 2727 Levity : Lightness 2703 Levy : Impose (a Fine); Collect (a Payment) 2704 Lewd : Lustful 2705 Lexicographer : Compiler Of A Dictionary; Cf. 2706 Lexicography: Work Of Compiling A Dictionary Lexicon : Dictionary 2707 2732 2730 Listless : Lacking In Spirit Or Energy 2731 Litany : Supplicatory Prayer 2728 Liquidate : Settle Accounts; Pay Off (a Debt); Clear Up; 2729 Eliminate; Kill Or Abolish List : Tilt; Lean Over Lionize : Treat As Celebrity

Liability : Drawback; Handicap; Debts; Obligation; Lithe : Flexible; Supple 2708 Responsibility; Conditioof Being Liable; Adj. Liable: Likely; 2733 Responsible (for Paying) Liaison : Officer Who Acts As Go-Between For Two Lithe : Flexible; Supple 2709 Armies 2734 Libel : Defamatory Written Statement; Act Of Writing 2710 Something That Smears A Person's Character; V: Adj. Libelous Libertine : Debauched Person; Dissolute Or Licentious 2711 Person; Rou\'e; Cf. Free Libidinous : Lust Full 2712 Libido : Emotional Urges Behind Human Activity 2713 Litotes : Understatement For Emphasis; Ex. ``not 2735 Bad(=pretty Good)'' Litter : Waste Material Thrown Away (abitof Paper 2736 Scattered Untidily); V: Cover Untidily With Scattered Litter Livid : Lead-Colored; Black And Blue (as From A Bruise); 2737 Ashen; Enraged; Extremely Angry Loath : Reluctant; Unwilling; Disinclined; Ex. Romeo And 2738 Juliet Were Both Loath For Him To Go.

License : Official Or Legal Permission; Latitude Of Action Loathe : Detest; Adj. Loathsome: Arousing Loathing; 2714 Or Speech; Excessive Freedom That Causeharm Or 2739 Offensive; Ex. Loathsome Smell Damage; V: Licentious : Amoral; Lewd And Lascivious; Unrestrained Lode : Metal-Bearing Vein(long Deposit Of Aore) 2715 2740 Lien : Legal Claim Or Right Oa Property 2716 Lieu : Instead Of 2717 Ligneous : Like Wood 2718 Lilliputian : Extremely Small; Cf. Lilliput Igulliver's Travels 2719 Limber : Flexible 2720 Limn : Draw; Outline; Describe; Cf. Line ? 2721 Limn : Draw; Outline; Describe; Cf. Line ? 2722 Limp : Walk Lamely; Adj: Lacking Firmness; Weak 2723 Lineage : Descent; Ancestry 2724 2747 Lookout : Act Of Keeping Watch; High Place 2748 Commanding A Wide View; Person Who Keepwatch 2746 Longevity : Long Life; Long Duration 2745 Loll : Lounge About 2744 Loll : Lounge About 2742 Log : Record Of A Voyage Or Flight; Record Of Day-To2743 Day Activities; Section Of A Trunk; V: Loiter : Hang About/around; Stand Idly About; Linger 2741 Lofty : Very High Loft : Room Or Space Under The Roof; Attic

Loom : Appear Or Take Shape (usually Iaenlarged, 2749 Indistinct, Or Distorted Form); Ex. The Shadow Of The Gallows Loomed Threateningly. N: Apparatus For Making Lineaments : Features Especially Of The Face; Distinctive Loquacious : Talkative 2725 Shape Or Contour Of The Face; Cf. Line 2750

Lottery : Contest In Which Winnerare Selected In A 2751 Drawing Of Lots Lottery : Contest In Which Winnerare Selected In A 2752 Drawing Of Lots Lounge : Stand, Sit, Or Lie In A Lazy, Relaxed Way 2753 Lout : Clumsy Person; Adj. Loutish; Cf. From 2754 Countrysides ? Low : Moo; Make The Sound Of A Cow 2755

Lush : (of A Plant Or Grass) Growing Very Well 2776 Luster : Shine; Gloss 2777 Lustrous : Shining; Brilliant; Ex. Lustrous Hair 2778 Luxuriant : Abundant; Growing Healthily And Ilarge 2779 Amounts; Excessively Ornate; Rich And Splendid; Fertile; Ex. Luxuriant Forests/prose; Cf. Luxurious, Luxuriate Luxuriate : Take Pleasure In Great Comfort 2780

Lubricate : Apply A Lubricant To; N: Lubricant: Substance Luxuriate : Take Pleasure In Great Comfort 2756 That Reducefriction 2781 Lucid : Easily Understood; Clear; Intelligible; N: Lucidity 2757 Lucrative : Profitable 2758 Lucrative : Profitable 2759 Lucrative : Profitable 2760 Lucrative : Profitable 2761 Lucre : Money; Profit; Ex. Filthy Lucre 2762 Ludicrous : Laughable; Trifling 2763 Lugubrious : Mournful 2764 2787 Madrigal : Pastoral Song; Song For Several Singers 2788 Without Instruments Maelstrom : Violent Whirlpool; Violent Or Turbulent 2789 Situation; Cf. Stream 2782 Mace : Ceremonial Staff Used As A Symbol Of Authority; 2783 Clublike Medieval Weapon Macerate : Softeby Soaking Iliquid; Waste Away; Ex. 2784 Macerate Powdered Wood To Make Paper Machiavellian : Crafty; Double-Dealing; Of The Political 2785 Doctrine Of Machiavelli, Which Holds That Craft And Deceit Are Justified Ipursuing Political Power Machinations : Evil Schemes Or Plots; Schemes Or Plots 2786 To Achieve Aevil End; V: Machinate Maculated : Spotted; Stained; Cf. Immaculate Macabre : Gruesome; Grisly

Lull : Moment Of Calm; Period Of Reduced Activity; Ex. A Magisterial : Authoritative; Imperious; Commanding; Of A 2765 Lull Ithe Rain; V: Cause To Become Less Active; Cause 2790 Magistrate; Ex. Magisterial Study Of Romalaw; Ex. To Sleep Or Rest; Ex. Lull The Opponents Into A False Magisterial Manner Lumber : Move Heavily Or Clumsily; Ex. The Bear Magistrate : Official With Power To Administer The Law 2766 Lumbered Through The Woods; N: Timber 2791 Lumen : Unit Of Light Energy (one Candle's Worth) 2767 Luminary : Celebrity; Dignitary 2768 Luminous : Shining (esp. Ithe Dark); Issuing Light; Ex. 2769 Luminous Paint/road Signs Lunar : Pertaining To The Moon 2770 Lunatic : Insane; Ex. Lunatic Asylum 2771 Lurid : Wild; Sensational; Graphic; Gruesome; Horrible; 2772 Ex. Lurid Details Of The Murder Lurk : Stealthily Lie Iwaiting; Slink; Exist Unperceived 2773 Luscious : Pleasing To Taste Or Smell 2774 Lush : (of A Plant Or Grass) Growing Very Well 2775 2799 Malaise : Uneasiness; Vague Feeling Of Ill Health (without 2800 Any Particular Paior Appearance Of Disease) 2798 Malady : Illness 2796 Makeshift : Temporary Expedient Or Substitute (in The 2797 Case Of Urgent Need); Ex. Makeshift Shelter Maladroit : Clumsy; Not Skillful; Awkward; Bungling 2795 Magnitude : Greatness; Extent 2793 Magnate : Persoof Prominence Or Influence; Powerful Or 2794 Influential Perso(ibusiness Or Industry); Ex. Oil Magnate Magniloquent : Boastful; Pompous 2792 Magnanimous : Generous Magnanimity : Generosity; Adj. Magnanimous: Generous

Malapropism : Comic Misuse Of A Word 2801 Malapropos : Inappropriate; Adv: 2802 Malapropos : Inappropriate; Adv: 2803 Malcontent : Person Dissatisfied With Existing State Of 2804 Affairs Malediction : Curse 2805 Malefactor : Criminal 2806 Malefactor : Criminal 2807 Maleficient : Doing Evil; N: Maleficience 2808 Malevolent : Wishing Evil 2809 Malfeasance : Wrongdoing; Misconduct (by A Public 2810 Official) Malicious : Dictated By Hatred Or Spite 2811 Malign : Speak Evil Of; Bad-Mouth(criticize Spitefully); 2812 Defame; Adj: Harmful; Ex. Malign Influence Malingerer : One Who Feigns Illness To Escape Duty 2813 Mall : Public Walk 2814 Malleable : Capable Of Being Shaped By Pounding 2815 Malodorous : Foul-Smelling 2816 Mammal : A Vertebrate Animal Whose Female Suckles 2817 Its Young Mammoth : Gigantic 2818 Manacle : Restrain; Handcuff 2819 Mandate : Order; Charge; Authoritative Command; Power 2820 To Goveranother Country; Power Giveto A Government; Regiounder Administration; V: Give A Mandate To; Place Mandatory : Obligatory 2821 Maneuver : Strategic Military Or Naval Movement (done 2822 For Training Purposes); Carefully Planned Process; Stratagem; V: Carry Out A Military Maneuver; Use Mangle : Tear Or Cut To Pieces; Mutilate Or Disfigure; 2823 Ex. Badly Mangled Bodies Mangy : Shabby; Wretched 2824 Maniacal : Raving Mad 2825 2849 2844 2838 2831 2826

Manifest : Understandable; Clear Manifestation : Outward Demonstration; Manifesting; 2827 Indicatioof The Presence Of Something; Ex. Manifestatioof His Pronounced Musical Bent Manifestation : Outward Demonstration; Manifesting; 2828 Indicatioof The Presence Of Something; Ex. Manifestatioof His Pronounced Musical Bent Manifestation : Outward Demonstration; Manifesting; 2829 Indicatioof The Presence Of Something; Ex. Manifestatioof His Pronounced Musical Bent Manifesto : Declaration; Statement Of Policy 2830 Manifold : Numerous; Varied Manipulate : Operate With One's Hands; Control Or Play 2832 Upo(people, Forces, Etc.) Artfully; Maneuver; Ex. How To Manipulate Publicity And Men; Adj. Manipulative Mannered : Affected; Not Natural; Ex. Mannered Way Of 2833 Speech Mannerism : Distinctive Behavioral Trait; Affected Style In 2834 Art (according To A Set Of Styles) Mantle : Loose Sleevelesouter Garment; Cloak; 2835 Something That Coveror Envelops; The Layer Of The Earth Between The Crust And The Core Manumit : Emancipate; Free From Bondage 2836 Mar : Spoil The Appearance Of 2837 Maraud : Move In Search Of Plunder; Ex. Marauding Army Margin : Border; Room; Allowance Beyond What Ineeded; 2839 Ex. Margin Of Safety Marginal : Of A Margin; Barely Within A Limit; Ex. 2840 Marginal Effect/writing Ability Maritime : Bordering On(adjacent To) The Sea; Nautical; 2841 Of The Ships Or The Sea; Ex. Maritime Provinces Marked : Noticeable; Targeted For Vengeance Or Attack; 2842 Ex. Marked Improvement/man Maroon : Leave Helpleson A Deserted Island Or Coast; 2843 Adj. Red Brown Marred : Damaged; Disfigured Marrow : Soft Tissue Filling The Bones 2845 Marshal : Put Iorder; Guide Ceremoniously To The Correct 2846 Place; Ex. Marshal The Childreinto The Museum; N: Military Officer; Official Marsupial : One Of A Family Of Mammals That Nurse 2847 Their Offspring Ia Pouch(pocket Of Skior Leather); Cf. Kangaroo, Opossum, Wombat Martial : Warlike; Of War; Ex. Martial Art/law 2848 Martinet : Strict Disciplinarian Martyr : One Who Voluntarily Suffers Death For His Or 2850 Her Religion Or Cause; Great Sufferer; Ex. Martyr To His Rheumatism

Mash : Crush Into Mash; Convert Into Mash; N: Mixture Of Mealymouthed : Indirect Ispeech (whesomething 2851 Ground Grain And Nutrientfed To Livestock And Fowl 2876 Unpleasant Must Be Said); Hypocritical; Evasive Masochist : Person Who Enjoys His Own Pain 2852 Mason : One Who Buildor Workwith Stone Or Brick; N: 2853 Masonry: Work Of A Mason; Stonework Or Brickwork Masticate : Chew 2854 Mat : Not Shiny; Matte; Having A Dull Finish; N: Flat 2855 Piece Of Material Used Aa Floor Covering; V: Mat : Not Shiny; Matte; Having A Dull Finish; N: Flat 2856 Piece Of Material Used Aa Floor Covering; V: Meander : Wind Or Turiits Course; Follow A Winding Or 2877 Turning Course; Move Aimlessly And Idly Meddlesome : Interfering 2878 Mediate : Settle A Dispute Through The Services Of An 2879 Outsider Mediocre : Ordinary; Commonplace; Neither Good Nor 2880 Bad

Medium : Element That Is A Creature's Natural 2881 Environment; Nutrient Setting In Which Microorganisms Are Cultivated; Appropriate Occupation Or Means Of Materialism : Preoccupation With Physical Comforts And Medley : Mixture 2857 Things 2882 Maternal : Motherly 2858 Maternal : Motherly 2859 Matinee : Dramatic Or Musical Performance Given In The 2860 Afternoon 2884 Megalomania : Mania For Doing Grandiose Things 2885 2883 Megalomania : Mania For Doing Grandiose Things Meek : Submissive; Patient And Long-Suffering

Matriarch : Woman Who Rules A Family Or Larger Social Melancholy : Gloomy; Morose; Blue; N: Adj. Melancholic; 2861 Group 2886 Cf. Melancholia Matricide : Murder Of A Mother By A Child 2862 Matricide : Murder Of A Mother By A Child 2863 Matriculate : Enroll (icollege Or Graduate School); Cf. 2864 Matrix Matrimony : State Of Being Married 2865 Matrix : Mold Or Die 2866 Maudlin : Effusively Sentimental 2867 Maul : Handle Roughly 2868 Mausoleum : Monumental Tomb 2869 Mauve : Pale Purple 2870 Maverick : Rebel; Nonconformist 2871 Mawkish : Sickening; Insipid 2872 Maxim : Proverb; A Truth Pithily Stated 2873 Mayhem : An Injury To Body 2874 Meager : Scantly; Inadequate 2875 2897 Mercurial : Capricious; Quick And Changing; Fickle; 2898 Containing The Element Mercury; Ex. Mercurial Temper; Cf. Mood Meretricious : Flashy; Tawdry 2899 Merit : Deserve; Adj. Meritorious: Deserving Reward Or 2900 Praise 2896 Mercenary : Interested In Money Or Gain 2894 Menial : Suitable For Servants; Lowly; Mean; N: Someone 2895 Who Does Menial Work (esp. Servant Ia House) Mentor : Counselor; Teacher 2893 Mendicant : Beggar 2890 Memorial : Something, Such Aa Monument Or Holiday, 2891 Intended To Honor The Memory Of A Person Or Event; Adj: Commemorative Memorialize : Commemorate 2892 Menace : Threat; V: Threaten 2888 Mellifluous : Flowing Smoothly; Smooth 2889 Memoir : Memoirs; Autobiography; Biography 2887 Melee : Fight Melange : Medley; Miscellany

Merit : Good Quality Deserving Praise; Merits: Aspect Of Militate : Work Against 2901 Character Or Behavior Deserving Approval Or Disapproval; 2926 Ex. Judge Each Plan On Itown Merits; V: Deserve; Earn Mesa : High, Flat-Topped Hill Militia : Army Composed Of Ordinary Citizenrather Than 2902 2927 Professional Soldiers Mesmerize : Hypnotize 2903 Metallurgical : Pertaining To The Art Of Removing Metals 2904 From Ores 2928 Mime : Pantomime(act Without Dialogue); Mimicry; 2929 Mimer; V: Mimic; Pantomime Millennium : Thousand-Year Period

Metamorphosis : Change Of Form; Ex. Metamorphosis Of Mime : Pantomime(act Without Dialogue); Mimicry; 2905 Caterpillar To Butterfly; V: Metamorphose: Change By 2930 Mimer; V: Mimic; Pantomime Metamorphosis Metaphor : Implied Comparison Mimicry : Imitation 2906 2931 Metaphysical : Pertaining To Speculative Philosophy 2907 Mete : Measure; Distribute; Administer; Ex. Mete Out 2908 Justice/punishment Mete : Measure; Distribute; Administer; Ex. Mete Out 2909 Justice/punishment 2932 Minatory : Menacing; Threatening 2933 Minaret : Slender Tower Attached To A Mosque

Mincing : Affectedly Dainty(delicate); V: Mince: Cut (esp. 2934 Meat) Into Very Small Pieces; Walk With Exaggerated Primness; Walk Iaunnatural Way, Taking Little Short Meteoric : Like A Meteor; Swift; Momentarily Brilliant; Ex. Mingle : Mix Together In Close Association 2910 Meteoric Rise To Fame; N: Meteor 2935 Meter : Arrangement Of Wordin The Form Of Poetry (by 2911 Accentual Rhythm) Miniature : Small Model; Small Painting; Adj: Small 2936

Methodical : Systematic; N: Method: Systematic Method Minion : Servile Dependent; Obsequious Follower 2912 Of Procedure 2937 Methodical : Systematic; N: Method: Systematic Method Minuscule : Extremely Small 2913 Of Procedure 2938 Methodological : Systematic 2914 Meticulous : Excessively Careful; Painstaking; 2915 Scrupulous Metrical : Metric; Written In The Form Of Poetry; Ex. 2916 Metrical Translation Of Homer Metropolis : Large City 2917 Mettle : Courage; Spirit 2918 Miasma : Swamp Gas; Odor Of Decaying Matter 2919 Microcosm : Small Representative World; World In 2920 Miniature; Ex. Microcosm Of English Society Mien : Demeanor; Bearing 2921 Mignon : A Servile Dependent 2922 Migrant : Changing Its Habitat; Wandering; Ex. Migrant 2923 Birds/workers; N: One That Migrates Migratory : Wandering 2924 Milieu : Social Environment; Means Of Expression; Ex. 2925 Feel Out Of One's Milieu; Ex. His Proper Milieu Is Watercolor. 2949 Mischief : Behavior (of Children) Causing Trouble With No 2950 Seriouharm; Damage; Harm; Ex. Mischief To The Crops; Adj. Mischievous: Causing Mischief; Playfully 2947 Miscellaneous : Made Up Of A Variety Of Parts 2948 Miscellany : Mixture Of Writings On Various Subjects 2946 Miscegenation : Intermarriage Between Races 2942 Mire : Entangle; Stick Iswampy Ground; Stick Or Sink 2943 Imire; N: Bog; Deep Mud; Ex. Sucked Deeper Into The Mire Mirth : Merriment; Laughter 2944 Misadventure : Mischance; Ill Luck; Ex. Death By 2945 Misadventure Misapprehenison : Error; Misunderstanding 2939 Minute : Extremely Small 2940 Minutiae : Petty Details 2941 Mirage : Unreal Reflection; Optical Illusion Minuscule : Extremely Small

Misconduct : Immoral Behavior; Bad Management; V: 2951 Misconstrue : Interpret Incorrectly; Misjudge 2952 Miscreant : Wretch; Wrongdoer; Villain; Ex. Kindness To 2953 The Miscreant; Cf. Believe Misdemeanor : Minor Crime 2954 Misdemeanor : Minor Crime 2955 Miserly : Stingy; Mean 2956 Misgivings : Doubts 2957 Mishap : Accident 2958 Misnomer : Wrong Name; Incorrect Designation 2959 Misogamy : Hatred Of Marriage 2960 Misogamy : Hatred Of Marriage 2961 Misogynist : Hater Of Women 2962 Missile : Object To Be Thrown Or Projected 2963 Mite : Very Small Object Or Creature; Small Coin 2964 Mite : Very Small Object Or Creature; Small Coin 2965 Mitigate : Appease; Moderate; Make Or Become Less In 2966 Force Or Intensity Mnemonic : Pertaining To Memory 2967 Mobile : Movable; Not Fixed 2968 Mock : Ridicule; Deride 2969

Modulation : Toning Down; Changing From One Key To 2976 Another Mogul : Powerful Person 2977 Molecule : The Smallest Part Of A Homogeneous 2978 Substance In Chemistry Mollify : Soothe 2979 Mollify : Soothe 2980 Mollycoddle : Pamper; Coddle; Baby; Indulge Excessively 2981 Mollycoddle : Pamper; Coddle; Baby; Indulge Excessively 2982 Molt : Shed Or Cast Off Hair Of Feathers 2983 Molten : Melted; Ex. Moltelava 2984 Molten : Melted 2985 Momentous : Very Important 2986 Monarchy : Government Under A Single Ruler 2987 Monastic : Related To Monks 2988 Monetary : Pertaining To Money 2989 Mongrel : Plant Or Animal (esp. A Dog) Of Mixed Breed; 2990 Adj. Monochromatic : Having Only One Color 2991 Monochrome : Painting In Only One Color; Adj. 2992 Monochrome : Painting In Only One Color; Adj. 2993 Monogram : Design Composed Of One Or More Initialof A 2994 Name; V:

Mode : Prevailing Style; Current Fashion; Manner; Way Of Monograph : Scholarly Article 2970 Doing Something; Ex. In The Latest Mode; Ex. Simple 2995 Mode Of Life Modicum : Limited Quantity; Small Amount; Ex. He Does Monolithic : Solidly Uniform; Unyielding 2971 Not Have A Modicum Of Sense; Cf. Moderate 2996 Modicum : Limited Quantity; Small Amount; Ex. He Does Monotheism : Belief In One God 2972 Not Have A Modicum Of Sense; Cf. Moderate 2997 Modish : Fashionable 2973 Modulate : Tone Dowiintensity; Change The Intensity Or 2974 Tone Of; Regulate; Change From One Musical Key To Another; Ex. Modulate From E To G Modulate : Tone Dowiintensity; Change The Intensity Or 2975 Tone Of; Regulate; Change From One Musical Key To Another; Ex. Modulate From E To G 2998 Monotony : Sameness Leading To Boredom 2999 Monumental : Massive 3000 Monotheism : Belief In One God

Moodiness : Fits Of Depression Or Gloom 3001 Moor : Marshy Wasteland 3002 Moot : Debatable 3003 Moratorium : Legal Delay Of Payment Or Action; Ex. 3004 Declare Moratorium Othe Building Of New Houses Morbid : Giveto Unwholesome Or Unhealthy Thought; 3005 Moody; Characteristic Of Disease; Ex. Morbid Curiosity; N: Morbidity; Cf. Disease Morbid : Giveto Unwholesome Or Unhealthy Thought; 3006 Moody; Characteristic Of Disease; Ex. Morbid Curiosity; N: Morbidity; Cf. Disease Mordant : Biting; Sarcastic; Stinging; (apprec.) Incisive; 3007 Cutting; Ex. Mordant Pen/wit Mores : Conventions; Moral Standards; Moral Customs 3008 Morgue : Mortuary; Place Where Bodieare Kept Before 3009 Burial Or Cremation Moribund : At The Point Of Death 3010 Morose : Ill-Humored; Sullen 3011 Mortar : Vessel In Which Substanceare Crushed With A 3012 Pestle Mortar : Vessel In Which Substanceare Crushed With A 3013 Pestle Mortician : Undertaken 3014

Multifarious : Varied; Greatly Diversified; Ex. Multifarious 3026 Activities Multiform : Having Many Forms 3027 Multilingual : Having Many Languages; Fluent In Several 3028 Languages Multiplicity : State Of Being Numerous Or Multiple; Large 3029 Number; Ex. Multiplicity Of Details; Adj. Multiple: Of More Than One Element Mundane : Worldly As Opposed To Spiritual; Everyday; Of 3030 The Ordinary; Ex. Mundane Existence; Cf. World Munificent : Very Generous In Giving; Ex. Munificent 3031 Benefactor; N: Munificence Mural : Wall Painting 3032 Murkiness : Darkness; Gloom 3033 Murky : Dark And Gloomy; Thick With Fog; Vague; Ex. 3034 Murky Night/fog; N: Murk: Partial Or Complete Darkness; Gloom Murmur : Low, Indistinct, Continuousound; V: Cf. Mumble 3035 Muse : Ponder 3036 Muster : Gather; Assemble (troops); Ex. Muster Up One's 3037 Strength For The Ordeal; N: Musty : Stale; Spoiled By Age 3038 Mutable : Changing In Form; Fickle 3039

Mortify : Humiliate By Embarrassing Excessively; Shame; Mutable : Changing In Form; Fickle 3015 Punish The Flesh; Discipline (one's Body) By Self-Denial; 3040 Ex. Mortified By Her Blunder; Ex. Mortify The Flesh; Cf. Mote : Small Speck Mute : Silent; Without Speech; Not Pronounced; Unable 3016 3041 To Speak; N: One Who Iincapable Of Speech; V: Soften The Sound, Color, Shade Of Motif : Theme; Recurrent Thematic Element Ia Musical Or Muted : Silent; Muffled; Toned Down; Ex. Muted Traffic 3017 Literary Work; Single Or Repeated Pattern; Figure 3042 Noise Motility : Ability To Move Spontaneously; Adj. Motile: 3018 Moving Spontaneously Motley : Parti-Colored; Mixed 3019 Mottled : Blotched Icoloring; Spotted; Ex. Mottled Face; 3020 V: Mottle: Mark With Blotches Of Different Colors Motto : Brief Statement Used To Expresa Principle 3021 Mountebank : Charlatan; Boastful Pretender 3022 Muddle : Confuse; Mix Up 3023 Muggy : Warm And Damp 3024 3048 Mystic : Of Hidden Meaning And Spiritual Power; Ex. 3049 Mystic Ceremonies; N: Cf. Mysticism 3047 Myriad : Very Large Number 3046 Myopic : Nearsighted Mutilate : Maim; Injure Lastingly; Deprive Of A Limb Or 3043 Aessential Part Mutinous : Unruly; Rebellious; Ex. Mutinous Teenagers; 3044 N: Mutiny: Operebellion; Cf. Mutineer Mutter : Utter (complaining Words) Indistinctly In Low 3045 Tones Myopic : Nearsighted

Mulct : Defraud A Persoof Something; Swindle; Ex. Mulct Nadir : Lowest Point; Point Othe Celestial Sphere 3025 The Boy Of His Legacy 3050 Diametrically Opposite The Zenith

Naivety : Quality Of Being Unsophisticated 3051 Narcissist : Conceited Person 3052 Narrative : Related To Telling A Story; N: Narrated 3053 Account; Story; V: Narrate: Tell (a Story); Cf. Narration 3077 3076

Nepotism : Favoritism (to A Relative) Nettle : Annoy; Vex Neutral : Impartial; Not Supporting One Side Over Another 3078

Nascent : Incipient; Coming Into Being Or Existence; Ex. Nexus : Connection 3054 Nascent Ability Imusic 3079 Natation : Swimming 3055 Natty : Neatly Or Smartly Dressed; Dapper; Smart; Ex. 3056 Natty Dresser Nausea : Feeling Of Sicknesand Desire To Vomit; 3057 Disgust; Cf. Seasickness Nauseate : Cause To Become Sick; Fill With Disgust 3058 Nauseous : Causing Nausea; Feeling Nausea 3059 Nautical : Pertaining To Ships Or Navigation 3060 Nave : Main Body Of A Church 3061 Nave : Main Body Of A Church 3062 3080 Nicety : Precision; Accuracy; Minute Distinctioor 3081 Difference; Ex. To A Nicety: Exactly; Precisely; Ex. Distinguish Betweeniceties Nicety : Precision; Accuracy; Minute Distinctioor 3082 Difference; Ex. To A Nicety: Exactly; Precisely; Ex. Distinguish Betweeniceties Niggardly : Meanly Stingy; Parsimonious 3083 Niggle : Spend Too Much Time Ominor Points (esp. 3084 Whefinding Fault); Find Fault; Ex. Niggle Over Details; Adj. Niggling Nihilism : Denial Of Traditional Values; Absolute 3085 Skepticism Nihilist : One Who Considers Traditional Beliefs To Be 3086 Groundless And Existence Meaningless; Absolute Skeptic; Revolutionary Terrorist; Cf. Nihilism: Belief That Nimble : Quick In Movement; Agile; Quick In 3087 Understanding; Ex. Nimble Climber/mind Nib : Beak; Pen Point

Navigable : (of A Body Of Water) Wide And Deep Enough Nip : Snip Off; Stop Something's Growth Or Development; 3063 To Allow Ships To Pass Through; (of A Ship Or Aircraft) 3088 Bite; Make Numb With Cold; Ex. Nip The Plan; Ex. A Able To Be Steered Guard Dog Nipped The Postman; Ex. Fingers Nipped By Nebula : Diffuse Masof Interstellar Dust Or Gas; Galaxy Nirvana : In Buddhist Teachings, The Ideal State In Which 3064 3089 The Individual Loses Himself In The Attainment Of Impersonal Beatitude Nebulous : Vague; Hazy; Cloudy; Of A Nebula; Ex. Nocturnal : Done Or Active At Night; Ex. Nocturnal 3065 Nebulous Proposal 3090 Animals/raids; Cf. Nocturne Necromancy : Black Magic; Dealings With The Dead 3066 Nefarious : Very Wicked 3067 Negate : Cancel Out; Nullify; Cause To Have No Effect; 3068 Deny; N: Negation Negation : Denial 3069 Negation : Denial 3070 Negligence : Carelessness 3071 Negligible : So Small, Trifling, Or Unimportant As To Be 3072 Easily Disregarded Nemesis : Revenging Agent 3073 Neologism : New Or Newly Coined Word Or Phrase 3074 Neophyte : Recent Convert; Beginner 3075 3100 3099 Nonplus : Bring To A Halt Confusion 3095 Nonchalance : Indifference; Lack Of Concern; Composure; 3096 Adj. Nonchalant: Unconcerned; Cool; Indifferent; Ex. Nonchalant Attitude To His Debts Noncommittal : Neutral; Unpledged; Undecided 3097 Nondescript : Undistinctive; Ordinary; Ordinary-Looking; 3098 Ex. Nondescript Fellow Ia Crowd Nonentity : Person Of No Importance; Nonexistence 3094 Nomenclature : Terminology; System Of Names 3092 Nomenclature : Terminology; System Of Names 3093 Nomenclature : Terminology; System Of Names 3091 Nomadic : Wandering Noisome : Foul Smelling; Unwholesome

Nonsense : Speech Or Writing With No Meaning; Foolish Obeisance : Bow (to Show Respect And Obedience) 3101 Behavior Or Language; Ex. Make (a) Nonsense Of: Spoil; 3126 Cause To Fail Noose : Loop Formed In A Rope Obelisk : Tall Column Tapering And Ending A Pyramid 3102 3127 Nostalgia : Homesickness; Longing For The Past; Ex. 3103 Nostalgia For The Clothes Of 1920s; Adj. Nostalgic Nostrum : Questionable Medicine 3104 Notable : Conspicuous; Worthy Of Note; Remarkable; 3105 Important; Distinguished; Noted Notch : V-Shaped Cut In A Surface; V: 3106 Nourish : Provide With Food Necessary For Life And 3107 Growth Nova : Star That Suddenly Becomemuch Brighter And 3108 Then Returnto Itoriginal Brightness Novelty : Something New; Newness 3109 Novice : Beginner 3110 Noxious : Harmful 3111 Nugatory : Worthless; Futile 3112 Nugatory : Worthless; Futile 3113 Nullify : To Make Invalid 3114 Numismatist : Person Who Collects Coins 3115 Nuptial : Related To Marriage 3116 Nuptial : Related To Marriage 3117 Nurse : Suckle; Take Care Of (aa Nurse); Bear In Mind; 3118 Ex. Nursing Mother; Ex. Nurse A Hope/grudge Against Someone Nurture : Bring Up; Feed; Educate 3119 Nutrient : Providing Nourishment 3120 Nutrition : Procesof Nourishing Or Being Nourished; Cf. 3121 Malnutrition Nutrition : Procesof Nourishing Or Being Nourished; Cf. 3122 Malnutrition Oaf : Stupid; Awkward Person 3123 Oath : Solemn Promise; Blasphemouuse Of Sacred 3124 Wordto Expresstrong Feelings; Swear-Word; Ex. ``for Christ'sake'' Oatmeal : Crushed Oatused For Making Porridge 3125 3148 Obstreperous : Boisterous; Noisy 3149 Obtrusive : Pushed Forward 3150 3142 Obsession : Fixed Idea; Continued Brooding 3143 Obsessive : Related To Thinking About Something 3144 Constantly; Of An Obsession; Preoccupying; N: Obsession: Compulsive Preoccupation With A Fixed Idea; Obsolete : Outmoded 3145 Obstetrician : Physician Specializing In Delivery Of 3146 Babies Obstinate : Stubborn; Hard To Control Or Treat; Ex. 3147 Obstinate Cough; N: Obstinacy Obstinate : Stubborn 3141 Obsequy : Funeral Ceremony 3138 Obnoxious : Offensive; Disagreeable; Ex. Obnoxious 3139 Smell Obnoxious : Offensive; Disagreeable; Ex. Obnoxious 3140 Smell Obsequious : Slavishly Attentive; Servile; Sycophantic 3136 Oblivious : Inattentive Or Unmindful; Unaware; Wholly 3137 Absorbed; Forgetful(having The Habit Of Forgetting) Obloquy : Slander; Disgrace; Infamy 3131 Objective : Not Influenced By Emotions; Fair 3132 Obligatory : Binding; Required 3133 Oblique : Indirect; Slanting (deviating From The 3134 Perpendicular Or From A Straight Line); Ex. Oblique Reference Obliterate : Destroy Completely; Wipe Out; Ex. Obliterate 3135 The Village Oblivion : Forgetfulness 3129 Obituary : Death Notice 3130 Objective : Goal; Aim Obese : Fat 3128 Obfuscate : Confuse; Muddle

Obtuse : Blunt; Stupid 3151

Onslaught : Vicious Assault; Fierce Attack; Ex. 3176 Unexpected Onslaught Of The Enemy

Obviate : Make Unnecessary; Get Rid Of; Ex. Obviate The Onus : Burden; Responsibility 3152 Need 3177 Obviate : Make Unnecessary; Get Rid Of; Ex. Obviate The Ooze : (of A Thick Liquid) Pasor Flow Slowly; N: Mud Or 3153 Need 3178 Thick Liquid Aat The Bottom Of A River Occident : The West 3154 Occlude : Shut; Close; Obstruct; Ex. A Blood Clot 3155 Occluded Aartery. Occlude : Shut; Close; Obstruct; Ex. A Blood Clot 3156 Occluded Aartery. Occult : Mysterious; Secret; Supernatural 3157 3182 Ooze : (of A Thick Liquid) Pasor Flow Slowly; N: Mud Or 3179 Thick Liquid Aat The Bottom Of A River Opalescent : Iridescent 3180 Opalescent : Iridescent 3181 Opaque : Dark; Not Transparent

Oculist : Physician Who Specializes In Treatment Of The Opiate : Sleep Producer; Deadener Of Pain 3158 Eyes 3183 Odds : Chances; Probability; Disagreement; Ex. The 3159 Oddare That It Will Rain. Ex. At Oddwith Odious : Hateful 3160 Opportune : Timely; Well Chosen 3184 Opportunist : Individual Who Sacrifices Principles For 3185 Expediency By Taking Advantage Of The Circumstances

Odious : Arousing Strong Dislike; Hateful(causing Hatred); Optician : Maker And Seller Of Eyeglasses 3161 Vile 3186 Odium : Repugnance; Dislike 3162 Odoriferous : Giving Off An Odor 3163 Odorous : Having An Odor 3164 Odyssey : Long, Eventful Journey 3165 Offhand : Casual; Done Without Prior Thought Or 3166 Preparation Ogle : Look At Amorously; Make Eyes At; Ex. Old 3167 Meogling Young Girls Olfactory : Concerning The Sense Of Smell 3168 Ominous : Threatening 3169 Omnipotent : All-Powerful 3170 Omnipresent : Universally Present; Ubiquitous 3171 Omniscient : All-Knowing 3172 Omnivorous : Eating Both Plant And Animal Food; 3173 Devouring Everything Onerous : Burdensome 3174 Onomatopoeia : Words Formed In Imitation Of Natural 3175 Sounds 3199 Orientation : Act Of Finding Oneself In Society 3200 3196 Ordination : Ceremony Conferring Holy Orders; Ceremony 3197 Of Ordaining A Priest Orgy : Wild Drunkerevelry; Unrestrained Indulgence 3198 Iaactivity; Ex. Orgy Of Shopping Orient : Get One's Bearings; Adjust 3193 Ordeal : Severe Trial Or Affliction; Difficult Experience; 3194 Trial(test Of Patience Or Endurance); Affliction Ordeal : Severe Trial Or Affliction; Difficult Experience; 3195 Trial(test Of Patience Or Endurance); Affliction Ordinance : Decree 3190 Oracular : Foretelling; Mysterious 3191 Oratorio : Dramatic Poem Set To Music 3192 Ordain : Command; Arrange; Consecrate 3188 Optometrist : One Who Fits Glasses To Remedy Visual 3189 Defects Opulence : Wealth 3187 Optional : Not Compulsory; Left To One's Choice Optimum : Most Favorable

Ornate : Excessively Decorated 3201 Ornithologist : Scientific Student Of Birds 3202 Ornithology : Study Of Birds 3203 Orthodox : Traditional; Conservative In Belief 3204 Orthodox : Traditional; Conservative In Belief 3205 Orthography : Correct Spelling 3206 Ossify : Change Or Harden Into Bone 3207

Oversee : Watch Over And Direct; Supervise; N: 3226 Oversight: Unintentional Failure To Notice Or Do Something; Supervision Overt : Open To View ; No Secret 3227 Overthrow : Topple; N: 3228 Overture : Musical Introduction To A Long Musical Piece; 3229 First Offer Or Proposal (to Begin Talkin The Hope Of Reaching An Agreement); Ex. Overturefor Peace Overturn : Turn Over; Capsize; Topple 3230 Overwhelm : (of Water) Cover Completely; Defeat 3231 Completely By Much Greater Force; Ex. Overwhelmed By Grief Overwrought : Nervous Or Excited; Extremely Agitated; 3232 Hysterical; Wrought-Up; Cf. Wrought: Made Or Done

Ostensible : Apparent; Appearing As Such; Ovoid : Egg-Shaped 3208 Professed(pretended); Pretended; Ex. Ostensible Purpose 3233 Of The Expedition Ostentatious : Showy; Pretentious Pachyderm : Thick-Skinned Animal 3209 3234 Ostentatious : Showy; Pretentious 3210 Ostracize : Banish From A Group; Exclude From Public 3211 Favor; Ban; Ex. His Friends Ostracized Him. N: Ostracism Ostracize : Banish From A Group; Exclude From Public 3212 Favor; Ban; Ex. His Friends Ostracized Him. N: Ostracism Oust : Expel; Drive Out 3213 Outcast : One That Habeen Excluded From A Society; 3214 Adj. Outfit : Clothing Or Equipment For A Special Purpose; 3215 Ex. Cowboy Outfit Outlandish : Bizarre; Peculiar; Unconventional 3216 Pacify : Soothe; Make Calm Or Quiet; Subdue; Bring 3235 Peace To Padre : Chaplain (in The Armed Forces) 3236 Paean : Song Of Praise Or Joy; Ex. Paeans Celebrating 3237 The Victory Painstaking : Showing Hard Work; Taking Great Care 3238 Palatable : Agreeable; Pleasing To The Taste 3239 Palate : Roof Of The Mouth; Sense Of The Taste 3240 Paleontology : Study Of Prehistoric Life Or Fossils; Cf. 3241 Paleo-: Ancient Or Prehistoric; Ex. Paleography: Study Of Ancient Writtedocuments Palette : Board On Which Painter Mixes Pigments 3242 Material Has Material Has

Outlaw : Fugitive From The Law (excluded From Legal 3217 Protection); V: Declare (someone) To Be An Outlaw; Deprive Of The Protection Of The Law; Declare Illegal; Ex. Outlook : Point Of View; View From A Particular Place; Palimpsest : Parchment Or Piece Of Writing 3218 Expectation For The Future; Prospect; Ex. Outlook On 3243 Used For Second Time After Original Writing Life; Ex. Pleasing Outlook; Ex. Weather Outlook Beeerased Outmoded : No Longer In Fashion Or Use; No Longer Palimpsest : Parchment Or Piece Of Writing 3219 Stylish; Old-Fashioned 3244 Used For Second Time After Original Writing Beeerased Outrage : Act Of Extreme Violence Or Viciousness; Pall : Grow Tiresome 3220 Resentful Anger; V: Commit An Outrage On; Produce 3245 Anger In; Adj. Outrageous: Offensive Outskirts : Fringes; Outer Borders (as Of A City); Ex. Pallet : Small Poor Bed; Ex. Straw Pallet 3221 Outskirts Of Boston 3246 Outspoken : Candid; Blunt 3222 Outstrip : Outrun; Surpass; Outdo 3223 3247 Pallid : Pale; Wan; Ex. Pallid Complexion

Palm : Conceal In The Palm Of The Hand; Palm Off: 3248 Pasoff; Ex. Palm Off Some Bad Orangeonto The Lady/the Painting Aa Real Renoir Overbearing : Bossy; Domineering And Arrogant; Palpable : Tangible; (of Something Bad) Easily 3224 Decisively Important; Ex. Overbearing Manner/importance; 3249 Perceptible; Obvious; Ex. Palpable Blunder V: Overbear: Dominate Overblown : Inflated; Exaggerated Palpitate : Throb; Beat Rapidly; Flutter; Tremble; Ex. Her 3225 3250 Heart Begato Palpitate.

Paltry : Insignificant; Petty; Trifling; Contemptible; Ex. 3251 Paltry Sum; Cf. Trash Pan : Criticize Harshly 3252 Panacea : Cure-All; Remedy For All Diseases 3253

Paranoiac : Mentally Unsound Person Suffering From 3276 Delusions Paranoiac : Mentally Unsound Person Suffering From 3277 Delusions Paranoiac : Mentally Unsound Person Suffering From 3278 Delusions

Panache : Flair; Manner Of Doing Things Without Any Paranoiac : Mentally Unsound Person Suffering From 3254 Difficulty (causing Admiration); Flamboyance; Bunch Of 3279 Delusions Feathers (oa Helmet); Ex. With Great Panache; Cf. Pandemic : Widespread; Affecting The Majority Of People Paraphrase : Restate A Passage In One's Own Words 3255 3280 While Retaining The Thought Of The Author Pandemonium : Wild Tumult(commotion); Wild Noisy 3256 Disorder; Cf. Paradise Lost Pandemonium : Wild Tumult(commotion); Wild Noisy 3257 Disorder; Cf. Paradise Lost Pandemonium : Wild Tumult(commotion); Wild Noisy 3258 Disorder; Cf. Paradise Lost Pandemonium : Wild Tumult(commotion); Wild Noisy 3259 Disorder; Cf. Paradise Lost Pander : Cater To The Low Desires Of Others 3260 Panegyric : Formal Praise; Encomium; Ex. I Don't 3261 Deserve Such Panegyrics. Pang : Sudden Sharp Feeling Of Pain 3262 Pang : Sudden Sharp Feeling Of Pain 3263 Panorama : Comprehensive View; Unobstructed View In 3264 All Directions Papyrus : Ancient Paper Made From Stem Of Papyrus 3265 Plant Parable : Short, Simple Story Teaching A Moral 3266 Paradigm : Model; Example; Pattern 3267 Paradox : Statement That Looks False But Is Actually 3268 Correct Paragon : Model Of Perfection; Ex. Paragon Of Virtue 3269 Parallel : Similar; Analogous; Corresponding; N: Parallel 3270 Line; Person Or Thing That Iparallel (to Another); Similarity; Ex. Know Of No Parallel To The Case; Ex. Parallelism : State Of Being Parallel; Similarity 3271 Parameter : Limit; Independent Variable; Ex. Parameters 3272 Of The Problem; Ex. Withithe Parameters Of The Budget 3294 Paroxysm : Fit Or Attack Of Pain, Laughter, Rage 3295 Parquet : Floor Made Of Wood Strips Inlaid Ia Mosaic 3296 Like Pattern; Cf. Strip: Long Narrow Piece Parry : Ward Off A Blow 3297 3291 Parochial : Narrow In Outlook; Provincial; Related To 3292 Parishes Parody : Humorous Imitation; Travesty 3293 Parody : Humorous Imitation; Travesty 3288 Parlance : Language; Manner Of Speaking; Idiom; Ex. 3289 Ilegal/commoparlance Parley : Conference 3290 Parley : Conference Parasite : Animal Or Plant Living On Another; Toady; 3281 Sycophant Parched : Extremely Dry; Very Thirsty 3282 Parched : Extremely Dry; Very Thirsty 3283 Parchment : Writing Material Made From The Skin Of A 3284 Sheep Or Goat Pare : Cut Away The Outer Covering Or Skin Of (with A 3285 Knife); Trim; Ex. Pare Apples/expenses Pariah : Social Outcast; Ex. Mariah The Pariah 3286 Parish : Area In The Care Of A Single Priest And Served 3287 By One Main Church Parity : Equality; Close Resemblance

Paramount : Foremost In Importance; Supreme; Cf. Para-: Parry : Ward Off A Blow; Deflect; Ex. He Parried The 3273 Beyond; Above; Ex. Paranormal 3298 Unwelcome Question Very Skillfully; N: Paramour : Illicit Lover 3274 Paranoia : Chronic Form Of Insanity Marked By Delusions 3275 3300 3299 Parsimonious : Stingy; Excessively Frugal Parsimonious : Stingy; Excessively Frugal

Parsimony : Stinginess; Excessive Frugality; Adj. 3301 Parsimonious Partial : Incomplete; Biased; Having A Liking For 3302 Something Partiality : Inclination; Bias 3303 Partisan : One-Sided; Prejudiced; Committed To A Party 3304 Partition : Divide Into Parts 3305 Partition : Divide Into Parts 3306 Pass_off : Present Falsely; Represent Falsely To Be 3307 Passe : Old-Fashioned; Past The Prime 3308 Passive : Not Active; Acted Upon 3309 Past : Old-Fashioned; Past The Prime 3310

Pauper : Very Poor Person 3326 Pauper : Very Poor Person 3327 Peccadillo : Slight Offense 3328 Pecuniary : Pertaining To Money 3329 Pedagogue : Teacher; Dull And Formal Teacher 3330 Pedagogy : Teaching; Art Of Education 3331 Pedant : Scholar Who Overemphasizes Book Learning 3332 And Technicalities Pedant : Scholar Who Overemphasizes Book Learning 3333 And Technicalities Pedantic : Bookish; Showing Off Learning; Marked By 3334 Aexcessive Ostentatious Concerfor Book Learning; N: Pedantry Peddle : Travel About Selling (wares); Cf. Foot 3335

Paste : Smooth Viscoumixture Aof Flour(powder Made By Pedestal : Support Or Base Afor A Pillar Or Statue 3311 Crushing Grain) And Water (used Aan Adhesive); V: 3336 Cause To Adhere By Applying Paste Pastiche : Imitation Of Another's Style In Musical Pedestrian : Ordinary; Dull; Unimaginative(lacking 3312 Composition Or Writing 3337 Iimagination); Going Ofoot; Ex. Pedestriaprose; N: Pastoral : Rural 3313 Pastry : Paste Of Flour And Water (eaten When Baked) 3314 Pedigree : Line Of Ancestors; Ancestry; Lineage; Adj. (of 3338 An Animal) Descended From Of A Chosen Family; Ex. Pedigree Dog; Cf. Crane'foot Pediment : Triangular Part Above Columns In Greek 3339 Buildings

Patent : Obvious; Easily Seen; Open For The Public To Peerless : Having No Equal; Incomparable 3315 Read; Of Or Protected By A Patent; Ex. Patent To 3340 Everyone; N: Pathetic : Causing Sadness, Compassion, Pity; Touching Peevish : Bad-Tempered; Irritable; V: Peeve: Make Angry 3316 3341 Pathological : Pertaining To Disease 3317 Pathological : Pertaining To Disease 3318 Pathos : Tender Sorrow; Pity; Quality Iart Or Literature 3319 That Produces These Feelings; Ex. Pathos That Runs Through The Novel Patois : Local Or Provincial Dialect 3320 Patriarch : Father And Ruler Of A Family Or Tribe 3321 Patrician : Noble; Aristocratic 3322 Patrimony : Property Inherited From A Father 3323 Patronize : Support; Act Superior Toward 3324 Paucity : Scarcity 3325 3348 Pending : Not Yet Decided Or Settled; Impending; Ex. 3349 Pending Decision; Prep. While Awaiting; Until; Ex. Delay The Decision Pending Hireturn Pendulous : Hanging; Suspended 3350 3343 Pen : Fenced Enclosure For Animals; Confining Space; 3344 Ex. Sheep Pen; V: Confine In A Pen; Enclose Penance : Self-Imposed Punishment For Sin; Ex. Do 3345 Penance For One's Sins; Cf. Penitent Penchant : Strong Inclination; Strong Liking (esp. For 3346 Something That Is Disapproved Of By Other People); Ex. Penchant For Fast Cars Pendant : Hanging Down From Something 3347 Pendant : Hanging Down From Something 3342 Pellucid : Transparent; Limpid; Easy To Understand Pell-Mell : Iconfusion; Disorderly; Ex. Dash Pell-Mell

Penetrate : Enter Into; Pierce; Permeate; See Through; 3351 Grasp The Inner Significance Of; Understand Penitent : Repentant 3352 Penology : Study Of Prison Management And Criminal 3353 Rehabilitation Pensive : Dreamily Thoughtful; Thoughtful With A Hint Of 3354 Sadness Penury : Extreme Poverty 3355 Peon : Unskilled Laborer; Drudge 3356 Perceptive : Insightful; Aware; Wise 3357

Peroration : Conclusioof Aoration; Perorating; V: Perorate: 3376 Conclude A Speech; Speak At Great Length Perpetrate : Commit An Offense 3377 Perpetual : Everlasting 3378 Perpetuate : Make Perpetual; Make Something Last For 3379 A Long Time; Preserve From Extinction; N: Perpetuity Perquisite : Any Gain Above Stipulate Salary 3380 Persist : Continue In Existence; Last; Continue In A 3381 Course Of Action In Spite Of Opposition; Ex. Persist In/with Something; Adj. Persistent Personable : Attractive 3382

Percussion : Striking One Object Against Another Personify : Represent (an Inanimate Object) Aa Person; 3358 Sharply; Ex. Percussioinstrument; N: Striking Together Of 3383 Be The Embodiment Or Perfect Example Of; Ex. She Two Bodies; Sound Caused By Percussion Ievil/patience Personified; N: Personification Perdition : Damnation; Complete Ruin; Hell Personify : Represent (an Inanimate Object) Aa Person; 3359 3384 Be The Embodiment Or Perfect Example Of; Ex. She Ievil/patience Personified; N: Personification Peregrination : Journey Perspicacious : Having Insight; Penetrating; Astute 3360 3385 Peremptory : Demanding And Leaving No Choice; 3361 Imperative; Ex. Peremptory Decree/knock Perennial : Something That Is Continuing Or Recent 3362 Perfidious : Basely False 3363 Perfidy : Violation Of A Thrust 3364 Perforate : Pierce; Put A Hole Through 3365 Perfunctory : Done Routinely And With Little Care; 3366 Superficial; Not Thorough; Lacking Interest, Care, Or Enthusiasm; Ex. Perfunctory Kiss Perigee : Point Of Moon's Orbit When It Is Nearest The 3367 Earth; Cf. Apogee Perimeter : Outer Boundary 3368 Peripheral : Of A Periphery; Marginal; Outer; Of Minor 3369 Importance; Not Central; Ex. Peripheral Nerve/interest Periphery : Edge, Especially Of A Round Surface 3370 Perjury : False Testimony While Under Oath 3371 Permeable : Porous; Allowing Passage Through 3372 Permeate : Pass Through; Spread 3373 Permissive : Allowing Much Freedom; Lenient; Ex. 3374 Permissive Society Pernicious : Very Harmful; Deadly; Very Destructive; Ex. 3375 Pernicious Effect/anemia 3398 Pervert : Corrupt; Turn From Right To Wrong; Misuse; Ex. 3399 Perverted Sexual Desire/scientific Knowledge; N: Person Whose Sexual Behavior Inot Natural Pessimism : Belief That Life Is Basically Bad And Evil; 3400 Gloominess 3397 Perversity : Stubborn Maintenance Of A Wrong Cause 3396 Perversion : Corruption; Turning From Right To Wrong 3395 Perverse : Stubborn; Intractable 3393 Peruse : Read Through With Care; 3394 Pervasive : Spread Throughout; Permeating 3390 Perturb : Disturb Greatly 3391 Perturbation : Agitation 3392 Perusal : Reading 3389 Pertinent : Suitable; To The Point Perspicuity : Clearness Of Expression; Freedom From 3386 Ambiguity Perspicuous : (of Something) Plainly Expressed; Easy To 3387 Understand; Ex. Perspicuous Comments Pert : (esp. Of A Girl Or Young Woman) Impertinent; 3388 Forward; Trim; Jaunty; Ex. Pert Young Miss/hat Pertinacious : Stubborn; Persistent

Pestilential : Causing Plague; Baneful 3401 Pestle : Tool For Mashing Or Grinding Substances Ia 3402 Hard Bowl Or Mortar Petrify : Turn To Stone; Cause To Become Stonelike; 3403 Stuor Paralyze Petty : Trivial; Unimportant; Very Small 3404 Petulant : Touchy, Peevish 3405 Phalanx : Formation Of Infantry Carrying Overlapping 3406 Shieldand Long Spears; Group Of Men Packed Together (for Attack Or Defense) Pharisaical : Pertaining To The Pharisees, Who Paid 3407 Scrupulous Attention To The Tradition; Self-Righteous; Hypocritical Pharisee : Pharisee: Member Of An Ancient Jewish Group 3408 That Emphasized Strict Observance Of The Mosaic Law (considering Themselvevery Holy); Hypocritical SelfPhenomena : Observable Facts; Subjects Of Scientific 3409 Investigation; Sg. Phenomenon: Observable Fact; Very Unusual Person, Thing, Or Event; Marvel; Wonder; Cf. Phenomena : Observable Facts; Subjects Of Scientific 3410 Investigation; Sg. Phenomenon: Observable Fact; Very Unusual Person, Thing, Or Event; Marvel; Wonder; Cf. Philander : Make Love Lightly; Flirt 3411 Philanderer : Faithless Lover; Flirt 3412 Philanderer : Faithless Lover; Flirt 3413 Philanthropist : Lover Of Mankind; Doer Of Good 3414 Philistine : Narrow-Minded Person, Uncultured And 3415 Exclusively Interested In Material Gain Philology : Study Of Language 3416 Phlegmatic : Calm; Not Easily Disturbed 3417 Phobia : Morbid Fear 3418 3442 3441 3438 3429 3426

Pied : Variegated; Multicolored Piety : Religious Devotion; Godliness 3427 Pigment : Coloring Matter (usually Powder To Be Mixed 3428 With Water Or Oil) Pillage : Plunder Pillory : Punish By Placing In A Wooden Frame And 3430 Subjecting To Ridicule Pinch : Squeeze Between The Thumb And A Finger, Or 3431 Other Edges; Ex. I Had To Pinch Myself To Make Sure I Wasn't Dreaming. N: Amount That Can Be Held Between Pinion : Restrain 3432 Pinnacle : Peak; Highest Point; Acme; Ex. Pinnacle Of 3433 Fame Pious : Devout; Religious; N: Piety 3434 Piquant : Pleasantly Tart-Tasting; Spicy; Pleasantly 3435 Stimulating; Ex. Piquant Situatiowhemy Old Enemy Asked For My Help Pique : Irritation; Resentment From Wounded Pride (e.G. 3436 Loss In A Contest); V: Provoke; Arouse; Annoy; Cause To Feel Resentment; Ex. Pique Her Curiosity Piscatorial : Pertaining To Fishing; Cf. Pisces 3437 Pitfall : Hidden Danger; Concealed Trap Pith : Core Or Marrow; Spongelike Substance Ithe Center 3439 Of Stems; Essence; Substance Pithy : Concise; Meaty 3440 Pittance : Small Allowance Or Wage Pivotal : Crucial; Key; Vital Placebo : Harmless Substance Prescribed As A Dummy 3443 Pill

Phoenix : Symbol Of Immortality Or Rebirth; Ex. Phoenix Placid : Peaceful; Calm; Ex. Placid Child/lake 3419 Rising From Its Ashes 3444 Phylum : Major Classification, Second To Kingdom, Of Plagiarism : Theft Of Another's Ideas Or Writing Passed 3420 Plants And Animals; Category Ranking Below A Kingdom 3445 Off As Original And Above A Class; Division Physiognomy : Face Plagiarize : Steal Another's Ideas Or Writings And Pass 3421 3446 Them Off As One's Own; Ex. Ideas Plagiarized From My Article; N: Plagiarism; Cf. Kidnap Picaresque : Pertaining To Rogues In Literature Plaintive : Expressing Sorrow; Mournful; Ex. Plaintive 3422 3447 Song Picaresque : Pertaining To Rogues In Literature 3423 Piebald : Of Different Colors; Mottled; Spotted Idifferent 3424 Colors (esp. Iblack And White); Ex. Piebald Horse; Cf. Pie+bald Piecemeal : One Part At A Time; Gradually; Istages; Ex. 3425 Read A Novel Piecemeal Plait : Braid; Interwine; Interweave Strands Or Lengths Of; 3448 Make By Weaving Strands Together; Ex. Plaited Hair; N: Braided Length As Of Hair Or Fabric; Cf. Pigtail, Ponytail Plane : Carpenter'tool For Smoothing And Leveling Wood; 3449 V: Cf. Flat Plaster : Paste That Hardento A Smooth Solid And Iused 3450 For Coating Walls; V:

Plasticity : Ability To Be Molded; Adj. Plastic: Capable Of Plummet : Fall Sharply; Fall Straight Down; Ex. Stock 3451 Being Shaped Or Molded; Ex. Plastic Material Such As 3476 Prices Plummeted. Clay Platitude : Trite Remark; Commonplace Statement Plutocracy : Society Ruled By The Wealthy 3452 3477 Platonic : Purely Spiritual; Theoretical; Without Sensual 3453 Desire Plaudit : Praise; Enthusiastic Approval; 3454 Round(successioor Series) Of Applause; Adj. Plauditory; Cf. Applaud Plauditory : Approving; Applauding 3455 Plausible : Having A Show Of Truth But Open To Doubt 3456 Plebeian : Common; Pertaining To The Common People 3457 Podiatrist : Doctor Who Treats Ailments Of The Feet 3478 Podium : Pedestal; Raised Platform 3479 Poignancy : Quality Of Being Deeply Moving; Keenness 3480 Of Emotion; Adj. Poignant: Touching; Deeply Moving; (of Sorrow, Grief, Etc.) Painful; Keenly Distressing To The Poise : Good Judgment With Composure; Balance; V: 3481 Place In A Carefully Balanced Position Polar : Of A Pole; Characterized By Opposite Extremes; 3482 Ex. Polar Opposites

Plebiscite : Expression Of The Will Of A People By Direct Polarity : State Of Having Two Opposite Qualities 3458 Election 3483 Plenary : (of Power) Complete; Full; Fully Attended By All Polarize : Split Into Opposite Extremes Or Camps 3459 Qualified Members; Ex. Plenary Power 3484 Plenipotentiary : Fully Empowered 3460 Plenitude : Abundance; Completeness 3461 Plethora : Excess; Overabundance; Ex. A Plethora Of 3462 Excuses Pliable : Flexible; Easily Influenced; Yielding; Adaptable 3463 Pliable : Flexible; Easily Influenced; Yielding; Adaptable 3464 Pliant : Flexible; Easily Influenced 3465 Plight : Condition, State (especially A Bad State Or 3466 Condition); Predicament Plight : Condition, State (especially A Bad State Or 3467 Condition); Predicament Ploy : Stratagem To Gain An Advantage; Tactic; Ex. 3468 Management Ploy Pluck : Courage; V: Pull Off Or Out; Pull Out The Hair Or 3469 Feathers Of; Adj. Plucky: Courageous; Brave Plumage : Feathers Of A Bird; 3470 Plumage : Feathers Of A Bird; 3471 Plumage : Feathers Of A Bird; 3472 Plumb : Exactly Vertical; N: Weight Othe End Of A Line; 3473 V: Examine Very Carefully Or Critically Iorder To Understand; Measure Depth (by Sounding); Ex. Plumb Plumber : One Who Installand Repairpipeand 3474 Plumbing(pipes) Plume : Feather, Esp. Large Or Showy One; Something 3475 That Riseinto The Air (like The Shape Of A Feather); Ex. Plume Of Smoke 3497 Portent : Sign; Omen; Forewarning 3498 Portent : Sign; Omen; Forewarning 3499 Portly : Stately; Stout 3500 3496 Portend : Foretell; Presage 3495 Porridge : Soft Food Made By Boiling Oatmeal Polemic : Controversy; Argument In Support Of Point Of 3485 View Polemical : Aggressive Iverbal Attack; Disputatious (rather 3486 Thasimply Expressing Opinions); A:(polemic); Politic : Expedient; Prudent; Well Devised 3487 Polity : (particular Form Of) Political Organization; Form 3488 Of Government Of Nation Or State; Ex. Student Polity Polyglot : Speaking Several Languages; Multilingual; Ex. 3489 Polyglot Person/society; N: Pomposity : Self-Important Behavior; Acting Like A 3490 Stuffed Shirt Ponderous : Having Great Weight; Weighty; Unwieldy; 3491 Lacking Lightness; Dull; Ex. Ponderous Body/style Of Writing Ponderous : Having Great Weight; Weighty; Unwieldy; 3492 Lacking Lightness; Dull; Ex. Ponderous Body/style Of Writing Pontifical : Pertaining To A Bishop Or Pope; Pompous Or 3493 Pretentious; Cf. Pontiff: Pope; Bishop Porous : Full Of Pores; Like A Sieve 3494 Porous : Full Of Pores; Like A Sieve

Pose : Assume A Particular Posture; Put Forward; 3501 Present; Affect A Particular Attitude (to Impresothers); Ex. Pose A Threat; N: Posterity : Descendants; Future Generations; Ex. Go 3502 Dowto Posterity; Cf. Posterior, Anterior Posthumous : After Death (as Of Child Borafter Father's 3503 Death Or Book Published After Author's Death); Coming Or Occurring After One's Death; Ex. Posthumous Postmortem : Autopsy; Adj: Occurring After Death; Of A 3504 Postmortem Postprandial : After Dinner 3505 Postulate : Self-Evident Truth 3506 Postulate : Self-Evident Truth 3507 Posture : Assume Aaffected Pose; Act Artificially; N: 3508 Pose; Attitude Potent : Powerful; Persuasive; Greatly Influential 3509 Potentate : Monarch; Sovereign 3510 Potentate : Monarch; Sovereign 3511 Potion : Dose (of Liquid) 3512 Potpourri : Heterogeneous Mixture; Medley 3513 Poultice : Soothing Application Applied To Sore And 3514 Inflamed Portions Of The Body Practicable : Feasible 3515 Practical : Based On Experience; Useful 3516

Precept : Practical Rule Guiding Conduct; Ex. Mother's 3526 Precept Precinct : Division Of A City For Election Or Police 3527 Purposes; Precincts: Space That Surrounda Building; Ex. Precinctof The College Precipitate : Headlong; Rash 3528 Precipitous : Steep; Overhasty; Precipitate 3529 Precise : Abstract; Concise Summing Up Of Maipoints; 3530 Concise Summary Of A Text Precise : Exact 3531 Preclude : Make Impossible; Prevent; Exclude; Eliminate 3532 Precocious : Advanced In Development 3533 Precursor : Forerunner 3534 Predator : Predatory Animal Or Bird; Predatory Person; 3535 Creature That Seizes And Devours Another Animal; Person Who Robs Or Exploits Others; Adj. Predatory: Predatory : Plundering 3536 Predecessor : Former Occupant Of A Post 3537 Predetermine : Determine In Advance; Predestine; Settle 3538 Or Decide Beforehand; Influence Markedly Predilection : Partiality; Preference 3539 Predispose : Give Ainclinatiotoward (iadvance); Make 3540 Susceptible To; Ex. Predispose People To Certaicancer; Preeminent : Outstanding; Superior 3541

Pragmatic : Practical (as Opposed To Idealistic); Preempt : Prevent Iadvance; Head Off(forestall); Forestall 3517 Concerned With Practical Worth Or Impact Of Something; 3542 By Acting First; Appropriate For Oneself Before Others; Ex. Pragmatic Test Of The Skill Supplant; Take The Place Of; Displace; Ex. Preempt Any Pragmatist : Practical Person Preen : Make Oneself Tidy Iappearance; Feel Self3518 3543 Satisfactioor Pride; (of A Bird) Smooth Or Clea(feathers) With The Beak; Ex. Preeoneself On; Cf. Prune Prance : Move About In A Spirited Manner (proudly And Prefatory : Introductory; Of A Preface 3519 Confidently) 3544 Prance : Move About In A Spirited Manner (proudly And 3520 Confidently) Prank : Mischievous Trick 3521 Prate : Speak Foolishly; Boast Idly 3522 Prattle : Babble 3523 Precarious : Unsafe; Lacking Istability; Uncertain; Risky; 3524 Ex. Precarious Living 3546 Prehensile : Capable Of Grasping Or Holding (esp. By 3547 Wrapping Around); Ex. Prehensile Tails Prelate : Church Dignitary; Priest Of High Positioithe 3548 Church (esp. Bishop) Prelude : Introduction; Forerunner 3549 Prefatory : Introductory; Of A Preface 3545 Prefatory : Introductory

Precedent : Something Preceding In Time Which May Be Prelude : Introduction; Forerunner 3525 Used As An Authority Or Guide For Future Decision 3550

Premeditate : Plan In Advance; Ex. Premeditated Murder 3551 Premise : Assumption; Postulate 3552 Premonition : Forewarning 3553 Premonitory : Serving To Warn 3554 Prepossessing : Attractive; Cf. Preoccupying ? 3555 Preposterous : Absurd; Ridiculous 3556 Prerogative : Privilege; Unquestionable Right 3557

Prime : Period Of Ideal Or Peak Condition; Earliest Or 3576 Beginning Stage; Ex. In The Prime Of Life; Ex. Prime Of The Year(spring); Adj: First In Importance Or Rank; First; Primogeniture : Seniority By Birth; State Of Being The 3577 First-Borchild; Right Of The Eldest Child (to Inherit The Entire Property Of One Or Both Parents) Primordial : Existing At The Beginning (of Time); 3578 Rudimentary Pristine : Unspoiled; Remaining 3579 Characteristic Of Earlier Times; Pristine Condition Pristine : Unspoiled; Remaining 3580 Characteristic Of Earlier Times; Pristine Condition Privation : Hardship; Want 3581 In A Pure State; Primitive; Ex. Old Book In In A Pure State; Primitive; Ex. Old Book In

Privy : Secret; Hidden; Not Public; Made A Participant In 3582 Something Secret; Ex. Privy Chamber Government; Ex. Be Privy To A Discussion; Cf. Private Presage : Foretell Probe : Explore With A Probe Or Tools; Investigate; N: 3558 3583 Slender Instrument Used To Explore A Wound Or Body Cavity; Device Designed To Investigate An Unknown Prescience : Ability To Foretell The Future; Knowledge Of Probity : Uprightness; Incorruptibility 3559 Actions Before They Occur; Adj. Prescient 3584 Presentiment : Premonition; Foreboding 3560 Prestige : Impression Produced By Achievements Or 3561 Reputation Presume : Take For Granted; Assume; Act 3562 Overconfidently; Take Liberties; Presume On/upon: Take Unfair Advantage Of (someone'kindnesor Connection); N: Presumptuous : Arrogant; Taking Liberties 3563 Problematic : Causing A Problem; Opeto Doubt; Doubtful; 3585 Unsettled; Questionable; Ex. Whether The Arena Will Ever Be Completed Is Problematic. Proboscis : Long Snout; Nose 3586 Proclivity : Inclination; Natural Tendency 3587 Procrastinate : Postpone; Delay 3588

Pretend : Feign; Pretend To: Claim To Possess; Make Procurement : Obtaining; V: Procure: Obtain By Effort; 3564 Pretensionto; Ex. I Don't Pretend To Much Expertise; N: 3589 Obtain (a Prostitute) For Another Pretense Pretension : Pretentiousness; Claim (without Foundation); Prod : Poke; Stir Up; Urge 3565 Ex. I Make No Pretensionto Skill Aan Artist. 3590 Pretension : Pretentiousness; Claim (without Foundation); Prodigal : Wasteful; Reckless With Money; Profuse; Ex. 3566 Ex. I Make No Pretensionto Skill Aan Artist. 3591 A Mind Prodigal Of Ideas; N: Prodigality Preternatural : Beyond What Is Normal In Nature; 3567 Supernatural; Ex. Preternatural Strength/forces Pretext : Excuse 3568 3593 Prodigy : Marvel; Highly Gifted Child 3592 Profane : Violate; Desecrate

Prevail : Be Widespread; Triumph Over; Gaivictory; Prevail Profligate : Dissipated; Wasteful; Licentious 3569 On: Persuade; Induce; Ex. Justice Has Prevailed; Ex. 3594 Prevail Osomeone To Do Something Prevalent : Widespread; Generally Accepted Profound : Deep; Not Superficial; Complete; Ex. Profound 3570 3595 Thinker/remark/silence/deafness; N: Profundity Prevaricate : Lie 3571 Prey : Target Of A Hunt; Victim; V: Hunt And Eat As 3572 Prey; Victimize; Ex. Cats Prey On Mice. Prim : Very Precise And Formal; Exceedingly Proper 3573 3598 Profusion : Great Amount; Plenty; Overabundance; 3596 Excess; Lavish Expenditure; Ex. Profusion Of Choices; Adj. Profuse: Plentiful; Copious; Giving Or Given Progenitor : Ancestor 3597 Prognosis : Forecasted Course Of A Disease; Prediction

Primal : First In Rank Or Importance; Being First In Time; Prognosticate : Predict 3574 Original; Ex. Man'primal Innocence 3599 Primary : First In Rank Or Importance; Principal; Earliest 3575 In Time; Ex. Primary Stages; N: Cf. First Prohibitive : So High As To Prohibit Purchase Or Use; 3600 Tending To Prevent The Purchase Or Use Of Something; Prohibiting; Inclined To Prevent Or Forbid; Ex. Prohibitive

Projectile : Missile 3601 Proletarian : Member Of The Working Class 3602 Proletarian : Member Of The Working Class 3603 Proliferation : Rapid Growth; Spread; Multiplication 3604 Prolixity : Tedious Wordiness; Verbosity; Adj. Prolix: 3605 Wordy; Verbose; Diffuse Prologue : Introduction (to A Poem Or Play) 3606 Prolong : Lengthen; Extend; Draw Out 3607 Prominent : Protruding(sticking Out); Conspicuous; 3608 Notable; Eminent

Propound : Put Forth For Consideration Or Analysis; Set 3626 Forth; Ex. Propound A Problem/theory Propound : Put Forth For Consideration Or Analysis; Set 3627 Forth; Ex. Propound A Problem/theory Propriety : Fitness; Correct Conduct 3628 Propulsive : Driving Forward 3629 Proselytize : Convert To A Religion Or Belief 3630 Prosody : Art Of Versification; Study Of The Metrical 3631 Structure Of Verse Prosody : The Art Of Versification 3632 Prosper : Become Successful (esp. Financially); Thrive; 3633 Grow Well; Ex. Children Prospering Under Hicare

Promiscuous : Mixed Indiscriminately; Indiscriminate; Not Prosperity : Good Fortune And Financial Success; 3609 Choosing Carefully; Indiscriminate Ithe Choice Of Sexual 3634 Physical Well-Being Partners; Irregular, Particularly Sexually; Ex. Promontory : Headland Prosperity : Good Fortune And Financial Success; 3610 3635 Physical Well-Being Promote : Advance Irank; Advance; Help To Flourish; Prostrate : Stretch Out Full On Ground; Make Prostrate; 3611 Advocate; Help Actively Iforming; Publicize Or Popularize; 3636 Enervate; Ex. Prostrating Illness; Adj: Lying Face Down; Ex. Milk Promotes Health; Ex. Promote A Match/bill; Ex. Having Lost All Strength Promote : Advance Irank; Advance; Help To Flourish; Prostrate : Stretch Out Fill On Ground 3612 Advocate; Help Actively Iforming; Publicize Or Popularize; 3637 Ex. Milk Promotes Health; Ex. Promote A Match/bill; Ex. Promulgate : Make Known By Official Proclamation Or Protagonist : Leader Or Noticeable Supporter Of An Idea; 3613 Publication 3638 Chief Character In A Play Or Story Prong : Pointed Projecting Part 3614 Prong : Pointed Projecting Part 3615 Pronounced : Distinct; Very Noticeable; Ex. Pronounced 3616 Limp Prop : Support Placed Under Or Against Something; V: 3617 Propagate : Increase In Number By Producing Young; 3618 Multiply; Spread; Ex. Most Plants Propagate By Seed; Ex. Newspaper Propagating Their Ideas Propellants : Substances Which Propel Or Drive Forward 3619 Propensity : Natural Inclination 3620 3642 Protrude : Stick Out; Jut; Project; Ex. Protruding Teeth 3643 Protuberance : Protrusion; Swelling; Bulge 3644 Protg : Person Receiving Protection And Support From 3645 A Patron 3639 Protocol : Diplomatic Etiquette; Ceremony And Etiquette 3640 Observed By Diplomats; First Copy Of A Treaty Before Its Ratification; Ex. Protocol Demands That The Queemeet Prototype : Original Work Used As A Model By Others 3641 Prototype : Original Work Used As A Model By Others Protean : Versatile; Able To Take Many Shapes

Prophetic : Of A Prophet Or Prophecy; Having To Do With Protg : Person Receiving Protection And Support From 3621 Predicting The Future; N: Prophecy; V: Prophesy; N: 3646 A Patron Prophet Prophylactic : Used To Prevent Disease Provenance : Place Of Origin; Origior Source Of 3622 3647 Something; Ex. Gunpowder Is Of Chinese Provenance; Cf. Come Propinquity : Nearness; Kinship Proverb : Adage; Someone Or Something Well Known For 3623 3648 Notoriety; Adj. Proverbial: Of A Proverb; Widely Known; Adv: Proverbially Propitious : Favorable; Kindly Providence : Quality Of Being Provident; Divine Care; 3624 3649 God'care; Providence: God; Ex. It Seemed Like Providence That The Doctor Happened To Be There; Adj. Proponent : Person Who Supports Or Proposes (an Idea) Providence : Quality Of Being Provident; Divine Care; 3625 3650 God'care; Providence: God; Ex. It Seemed Like Providence That The Doctor Happened To Be There; Adj.

Provident : Displaying Foresight; Thrifty; Preparing For 3651 Emergencies Provincial : Pertaining To A Province; Limited 3652

Pugilist : Boxer 3676 Pugnacity : Combativeness; Dispositioto Fight; Adj. 3677 Pugnacious: (of People) Belligerent; Combative Inature

Provision : Act Of Providing; Something Provided; Puissant : Powerful; Strong; Potent 3653 Preparatory Measure; Provisions: Necessary Supplie(esp. 3678 Food); Stipulation; Condition In An Agreement; Ex. Provisional : Tentative Puissant : Powerful; Strong; Potent 3654 3679 Proviso : Stipulation 3655 3680 Pulchritude : Beauty; Comeliness

Provocative : Arousing Anger Or Sexual Interest; Pulmonary : Pertaining To The Lungs 3656 Annoying; Ex. Provocative In Tight Jeans; V: Provoke: 3681 Incite To Anger; Cause (an Unpleasant Action Or Feeling); Prowess : Extraordinary Ability; Military Bravery; Ex. Pulpit : Raised Platform Used In Preaching (in A Church) 3657 Prowess Ibattle 3682 Proximity : Nearness 3658 Proxy : Authorized Agent 3659 Prude : Excessively Modest Person 3660 Prudent : Cautious; Careful 3661 Prune : Cut Away; Trim 3662 Prurient : Based On Lascivious Thoughts 3663 Pry : Inquire Impertinently (someone Else's Private 3664 Affairs); Use Leverage To Raise Or Opesomething; Prize; N: Pries: Tool For Prying Pseudonym : Pen-Name 3665 Psyche : Soul; Mind 3666 Psychiatrist : A Doctor Who Treats Mental Diseases 3667 Psychic : Of Psyche; Mental; Of Or Possessing 3668 Extraordinary Mental Powers Psychopathic : Pertaining To Mental Derangement 3669 Psychosis : Mental Disorder 3670 Psychosomatic : Of The Influence Of The Mind On The 3671 Body (esp. With Respect To Disease) Psychosomatic : Of The Influence Of The Mind On The 3672 Body (esp. With Respect To Disease) Pucker : Gather Into Wrinkleor Folds; N: Wrinkle Or Fold 3673 Pudding : Hot Sweet Dish 3674 Puerile : Childish 3675 3700 3695 Purloin : Steal 3696 Purport : Intention; Purpose; Meaning; V: Claim; Profess; 3697 Ex. Order Which Purports To Be Signed By The General Purport : Intention; Purpose; Meaning; V: Claim; Profess; 3698 Ex. Order Which Purports To Be Signed By The General Purported : Alleged; Claimed; Reputed Or Rumored; Ex. 3699 Purported Satanists Purse : Pucker; Contract (lips) Into Wrinkles; N: Wallet 3694 Purgatory : Place For Spiritual Expiation 3692 Purgatory : Place For Spiritual Expiation 3693 Purgatory : Place For Spiritual Expiation 3691 Purchase : Firm Grasp Or Footing 3688 Punitive : Punishing; Ex. Punitive Measures 3689 Punitive : Punishing; Ex. Punitive Measures 3690 Puny : Insignificant; Tiny; Weak 3685 Punctilious : Laying Stress On Niceties Of Conduct, 3686 Form; Precise Pundit : Learned Hindu; Any Learned Man; Authority On A 3687 Subject Pungent : Stinging; Caustic 3684 Pummel : Beat 3683 Pulverize : Crush Or Grind Into Very Small Particles Pulsate : Throb

Purveyor : Furnisher Of Foodstuffs; Caterer 3701 Purview : Scope 3702 Pushy : Disagreeably Aggressive 3703 Pusillanimous : Cowardly; Fainthearted 3704 Putative : Supposed; Reputed; Generally Regarded As 3705 Such; Ex. Putative Father Of The Child Putrefy : Make Or Become Putrid; N: Putrefaction 3706 Putrescent : Becoming Putrid; Putrefying 3707 Putrid : Foul; Rotten; Decayed 3708 3732 3731 3729 3728 3727 3726

Query : Inquiry; Question; Queue : Line Quibble : Equivocate; Play On Words Quibble : Equivocate; Play On Words Quiescent : At Rest; Dormant 3730 Quiescent : At Rest; Dormant Quietude : Tranquillity

Quintessence : Purest And Highest Embodiment; Perfect 3733 Example; Apotheosis; Most Essential Element; Ex. Quintessence Of Wit; Adj. Quintessential; Cf. Fifth Puzzle : Baffle Or Confuse By A Difficult Problem; Ponder Quirk : Suddesharp Turor Twist; Startling Twist; Caprice; 3709 Over A Problem In An Effort To Solve; Clarify Or Solve By 3734 Idiosyncrasy; Peculiarity Of Behavior; Ex. By A Quirk Of Reasoning; Ex. Puzzle Out The Answer; N: Fate Pyromaniac : Person With An Insane Desire To Set Quisling : Traitor Who Aids Invaders; Cf. Vidkuquisling 3710 Things On Fire 3735 Quack : Charlatan; Impostor 3711 Quadrupled : Four-Footed Animal 3712 Quagmire : Bog; Marsh 3713 Quail : Cower; Lose Heart 3714 Quaint : Odd; Old-Fashioned; Picturesque 3715 Qualified : Limited; Restricted 3716 Qualify : Reach A Necessary Standard; Limit The 3717 Meaning Of Something Stated Qualms : Uneasy Feelings; Misgivings; Uneasy Fears 3718 Especially About Matters Of Conscience; Ex. I Have No Qualms About Giving This Assignment To Helen. Quandary : Dilemma; State Of Uncertainty; Ex. She Is Ia 3719 Quandary About Whether To Go. Quarantine : Isolation Of Person Or Ship To Prevent 3720 Spread Of Infection Quarry : Victim; Object Of A Hunt 3721 Quash : Crush; Suppress; Squash; Subdue; Annul; Ex. 3722 Quash A Rebellion/the Decisioof The Low Court Queasy : Experiencing Nausea; Nauseated; Easily 3723 Nauseated; Squeamish; Ex. Feel A Little Queasy Quell : Suppress; Put Aend To; Put Dowforcibly; 3724 Extinguish; Quiet; Ex. ``army Quells Rebellion'' Inewspaper; Cf. Kill Querulous : Fretful; Whining 3725 3746 Raffle : Lottery; V: Award Aa Prize In A Raffle; Ex. Raffle 3747 Off A New Car Rag : Scrap Of Cloth; Adj. Ragged: Old And Torn; 3748 Seeming Unfinished And Imperfect; Ex. Ragged Debut/performance Ragamuffin : Person Wearing Tattered Clothes 3749 Rail : Complaibitterly; Scold; Rant; Ex. The Weaker 3750 Railing Against Injustices 3737 Quizzical : Curious; Suggesting Puzzlement (without 3738 Saying); Questioning; Teasing; Mocking; Bantering; Ex. Quizzical Glance Quorum : Number Of Members Necessary To Conduct A 3739 Meeting Quorum : Number Of Members Necessary To Conduct A 3740 Meeting Quorum : Number Of Members Necessary To Conduct A 3741 Meeting Quotidian : Daily; Commonplace; Customary; Ex. 3742 Quotidiaroutine Rabble : Mob; Noisy Crowd 3743 Rabid : Like A Fanatic; Furious 3744 Rabies : Disease Passed On By The Bite Of An Infected 3745 Animal (causing Madnesand Death) Raconteur : Story-Teller 3736 Quixotic : Idealistic But Impractical Quiver : Case For Arrows

Raiment : Clothing; Garments; Ex. I Have No Raiment Fit Rarefied : Made Less Dense (of A Gas) 3751 To Wear. 3776 Rake : Angle Of A Slope; V: Slant From The 3752 Perpendicular Rakish : Jaunty; Stylish; Sporty; Morally Corrupt; 3753 Dissolute; Ex. He Wore His Hat At A Rakish And Jaunty Angle. Rally : Come Or Bring Together; Call Up Or Summon 3754 (forces, Vital Powers, Etc.); Revive Or Recuperate (after Illness Or Difficulty); N: Act Of Rallying; Mass Gathering Ram : Male Sheep; V: Strike Or Drive Against With A 3755 Heavy Impact Ramble : Wonder Aimlessly (physically Or Mentally) 3756 Raspy : Grating; Harsh 3777 Ratify : Approve Formally; Verify 3778 Ratiocination : Reasoning; Act Of Drawing Conclusions 3779 From Premises Ration : Fixed Portion; V: Distribute Arations 3780 Rational : (of A Person) Having Reason; (of Ideas) Based 3781 On Reason; Logical

Ramification : Branching Out; Subdivision; One Branch Of Rationale : Fundamental Reason Or Principle (on Which 3757 A System; One Of The Results Following From An Action 3782 A System Or Principle Is Based); Fundamental Reason Or Decision; Ex. Ramifications Of A Business/the Or Justification; Grounds For An Action Ramification : Branching Out; Subdivision; One Branch Of Rationalization : Bringing Into Conformity With Reason 3758 A System; One Of The Results Following From An Action 3783 Or Decision; Ex. Ramifications Of A Business/the Ramify : Divide Into Branches Or Subdivisions Rationalize : Reason; Justify An Improper Act 3759 3784 Ramp : Slope; Inclined Plane 3760 Rampart : Defensive Mound Of Earth 3761 Ramshackle : Rickety; Falling Apart 3762 Rancid : Having The Odor Of Stale Fat 3763 Rancor : Long-Lasting Hatred; Bitterness; Ex. 3764 Negotiatiowithout Rancor; Adj. Rancorous Random : Without Definite Purpose, Plan, Or Aim; 3765 Haphazard; Ex. Random Shots; Ex. Chosen At Random Rank : Offensive In Odor Or Flavor 3766 Rankle : Irritate; Fester 3767 Ransack : Search Thoroughly; Pillage (going Through A 3768 Place); Ex. Enemy Soldierransacked The Town. 3788 Ravine : Narrow Valley With Steep Sides; Gorge; Cf. 3789 Gully, Canyon Reactionary : Recoiling From Progress; Retrograde 3790 Realm : Kingdom; Field Or Sphere; Ex. Not Within The 3791 Realms Of Possibility Reaper : One Who Harvests Grain; Ex. The Grim Reaper; 3792 V: Reap: Cut And Gather (crop); Harvest A Crop Rebate : Discount 3793 Raucous : (of Voice) Harsh And Unpleasant; (of People) 3785 Disorderly And Boisterous; Ex. Raucous Shouts Ravage : Devastate; Plunder; Despoil; Ex. Crops Ravaged 3786 By Storms Ravel : Fall Apart Into Tangles; Entangle; Unravel Or 3787 Untwist Ravenous : Extremely Hungry

Rant : Speak Violently Or Excitedly; Rave; Talk Excitedly Rebuff : Reject Bluntly; Snub; Beat Back; Ex. She 3769 Showing Anger; Scold; Make A Grandiloquent Speech; 3794 Rebuffed His Invitation; N: Ex. The Priest Ranted About The Devil. Rapacious : Voracious; Ravenous; Taking Everything One Rebus : Representatioof Words Ithe Form Of Pictures Or 3770 Can; Excessively Grasping; Plundering; Subsisting Olive 3795 Symbols; Puzzle Iwhich Pictures Or Letters Stand For Prey; Ex. Rapacious Birds Words; Ex. ``r U 18'' Is A Rebus For ``are You 18''. Rapport : Close Relationship; Emotional Closeness; Rebuttal : Refutation; Response With Contrary Evidence 3771 Harmony 3796 Recalcitrant : Disobedient Or Resisting Authority Eveafter 3797 Being Punished; Obstinately Stubborn; Determined To Resist Authority; Unruly; Ex. Recalcitrant Child Rapt : Engrossed; Absorbed; Enchanted; Ex. Rapt Recant : Disclaim Or Disavow; Retract A Previous 3773 Listener 3798 Statement; Openly Confess Error; Ex. Recant One's Faith/a Statement Rapture : Great Joy And Delight; Ecstasy; Adj. Rapturous Recapitulate : Summarize 3774 3799 3772 Rare : (of Air) Thin In Density; Rarefied; Ex. Rare Air Of 3775 The Mountains Recast : Reconstruct (a Sentence, Story, Statue, Etc.); 3800 Fashioagain Rapprochement : Reconciliation

Receptive : Quick Or Willing To Receive (ideas, 3801 Suggestions, Etc.); Ex. Receptive To The Proposal Recess : Pause; Temporary Cessation; Alcove; Secret 3802 Inner Place; Ex. Parliament In Recess; V: Cf. Recessive Recession : Withdrawal; Retreat 3803 Recidivism : Habitual Return To Crime 3804 Recipient : Receiver 3805 Reciprocal : Mutual; Given And Received In Return; 3806 Exchangeable; Interacting; Ex. Reciprocal Trade Agreement Reciprocate : Repay In Kind 3807

Redress : Remedy; Compensation; Ex. Seek Redress For 3826 The Damage To Your Car; V: Put Right; Remedy Or Rectify (a Wrong); Make Amends For Reduce : Diminish; Bring To A Weaker Or More Difficult 3827 Condition; Demote; Lower In Rank; Separate Into Componentby Analysis; Ex. Reduced To The Ranks; Ex. Reek : Emit (aunpleasant Odor Or Smoke); Give Off 3828 Aunpleasant Odor; Give Out Smoke; Ex. Reeking Chimney; N: Unpleasant Odor; Stench Refectory : Dining Hall 3829 Referendum : Direct Vote By All The People 3830 Referendum : Direct Vote By All The People 3831 Refractory : Unmanageable; Disobedient And Stubborn; 3832 Ex. Refractory Horse

Recite : Repeat Aloud (something Learned); Describe; Ex. Refractory : Unmanageable; Disobedient And Stubborn; 3808 Recite Hicomplaints; N: Recitation 3833 Ex. Refractory Horse Reckon : Count; Calculate; Regard As; Think; Suppose 3809 Recline : Lie Down 3810 Recluse : Hermit 3811 Reconcile : Make Friendly Again (after Quarrel); Make 3812 Consistent (two Ideas In Opposition); Correct Inconsistencies; Ex. Reconcile One's Political Principles Reconcile : Make Friendly Again (after Quarrel); Make 3813 Consistent (two Ideas In Opposition); Correct Inconsistencies; Ex. Reconcile One's Political Principles Recondite : Abstruse; Profound; Secret 3814 Reconnaissance : Survey Of Enemy By Soldiers; 3815 Reconnaissance : Survey Of Enemy By Soldiers; 3816 Recount : Narrate Or Tell; Count Over Again 3817 Recourse : Resorting To Help When In Trouble; Ex. 3818 Without Recourse To Recreant : Coward; Betrayed Of Faith 3819 Recrimination : Countercharges 3820 Rectify : Correct 3821 Rectitude : Uprightedness 3822 Recuperate : Recover; Return To Health; Regain; Ex. 3823 Recuperate Losses Recurrent : Occurring Again And Again 3824 Redolent : Odorous; Fragrant; Suggestive (of An Odor); 3825 Ex. Redolent Of Onions/mystery 3849 Reiterate : Repeat 3850 3847 Reimburse : Repay 3848 Reinstate : Restore To A Previoucondition Or Position 3844 Regimen : Prescribed Course Of Diet Or Exercise; 3845 Prescribed Diet And Habits; Ex. Daily Regimeof A Dancer Regiment : Military Unit; V: Subject To Strict Order; Ex. 3846 Regimented Society Rehabilitate : Restore To Proper Condition 3840 Regeneration : Spiritual Rebirth; Ex. Regeneration Of The 3841 Prisoners; V: Regenerate: Give Or Obtain New Life; Reform Spiritually Regent : A Person Who Governin Place Of A Ruler Who 3842 Iill, Absent, Or Still A Child; Adj. Ex. The Prince Regent Regicide : Murder Of A King Or Queen 3843 Regime : Method Or System Of Government Refulgent : Effulgent; Brilliant; Brightly Shining; Gleaming; 3834 Ex. Refulgent Moon Refurbish : Renovate; Make Clean, Bright, Or Fresh 3835 (make New) Again; Make Bright By Polishing; Ex. Refurbish Aold Theater; Cf. Furbish: Polish Refutation : Disproof Of Opponents' Arguments 3836 Refute : Disprove 3837 Regal : Royal; Of A Monarch; Ex. Regal Manner 3838 Regale : Entertain 3839 Regatta : Boat Or Yacht Race

Rejoinder : Reply; Retort; Comeback; V: Rejoin: Say 3851 Ireply Rejuvenate : Make Young Again 3852 Relapse : Return To A Former State (esp. After 3853 Improvement); N: Relegate : Put Into A Lower Or Worse Place; Banish To 3854 Ainferior Position; Delegate; Assign; Ex. Relegate The Old Furniture To The Children's Room; Ex. Relegated To Relent : Become Less Severe; Give In(surrender); Adj. 3855 Relentless: Unyielding; Continuously Severe Relent : Become Less Severe; Give In(surrender); Adj. 3856 Relentless: Unyielding; Continuously Severe Relevancy : Pertinence; Reference To The Case In Hand 3857 Relevant : Having Importance; Pertinent; Referring To The 3858 Case In Hand; N: Relevance, Relevancy

Remote : Distant In Manner; Aloof 3876 Remunerative : Compensating; Rewarding 3877 Remunerative : Compensating; Rewarding 3878 Remunerative : Compensating; Rewarding 3879 Render : Give; Deliver; Provide; Represent In Verbal Or 3880 Artistic Form; Depict; Perform; Make; Translate; Ex. Render The Song Beautifully Rendezvous : Meeting Place 3881 Rendition : Translation; Artistic Interpretation Of A Song 3882 Renegade : Deserter; Apostate 3883

Relic : Surviving Remnant (from Aextinct Culture); Renegade : Deserter; Apostate 3859 Memento; Keepsake; Relics: Corpse; Ex. Ancient Relics; 3884 Ex. Relics Of His Travel; Ex. His Relics Are Buried At X. Religiouos : Religion; (of A Person) Pious; Having Renege : Break A Promise; Deny; Go Back On; Ex. 3860 Reverence For A Deity 3885 Renege Othe Contract/paying Off The Debt Relinquish : Give Up Something (with Reluctance); Yield; Renounce : Abandon; Give Up (by Formal 3861 Release; Ex. Relinquish Power/the Claim To The Land/his 3886 Announcement); Disown; Repudiate; Ex. Renounce One's Hold On My Arm Claim To The Property/one's Religion; N: Renunciation Relish : Savor; Enjoy Renovate : Restore To Good Condition; Renew 3862 3887 Remediable : Reparable 3863 Remedial : Curative; Corrective 3864 Reminiscence : Recollection 3865 Reminiscent : Suggestive Of Something (in The Past); Of 3866 Reminiscence Remiss : Negligent 3867 Remiss : Negligent 3868 Remission : Temporary Moderation (of Disease 3869 Symptoms); Remitting Of A Debt Or Punishment; Cancellation Of A Debt; Pardon; Ex. The Disease Went Remit : Transmit (money) In Payment; Free Someone 3870 From A Debt Or Punishment Remittance : Remitting Of Money; Amount Of Money 3871 Remitted Remnant : Remainder 3872 3892 Repel : Drive Away; Disgust; Ex. Repel The 3893 Attack/moisture; Ex. Repelled By The Dirty Room; Cf. Repulsion Repellent : Driving Away; Unattractive 3894 Repercussion : Rebound; Reaction; Reverberation; Ex. 3895 Serious Repercussion Repertoire : List Of Works Of Music, Drama, Etc., A 3896 Performer Is Prepared To Present Repine : Fret; Complain; Be Annoyed; Ex. Repine Over 3897 The Undone Work 3890 Repast : Meal; Feast; Banquet 3891 Repeal : Revoke; Annul 3889 Repartee : Clever Reply 3888 Renunciation : Giving Up; Renouncing Rent : Tear Made By Rending; Rip; Split

Remonstrance : Protest; Objection; V: Remonstrate: Say Replenish : Fill Up Again 3873 In Protest 3898 Remonstrate : Protest 3874 Remorse : Guilt; Self-Reproach 3875 Replete : Fully Filled; Filled To The Brim Or 3899 Of Being Stuffed; Abundantly Supplied; Ex. Replete With Errors Replete : Fully Filled; Filled To The Brim Or 3900 Of Being Stuffed; Abundantly Supplied; Ex. Replete With Errors To The Point Report To The Point Report

Replete : Fully Filled; Filled To The Brim Or To The Point 3901 Of Being Stuffed; Abundantly Supplied; Ex. Report Replete With Errors Replicate : Reproduce; Duplicate 3902

Resentment : Indignation; Bitterness; Displeasure; V: 3926 Resent: Feel Anger About

Reserve : Self-Control; Self-Restraint; Formal But Distant 3927 Manner; Reticence; Ex. Without Reserve: Freely And Openly; Adj. Reserved: Shy And Uncommunicative Repose : Resting; State Of Being At Rest; Calmness; V: Reserve : Self-Control; Self-Restraint; Formal But Distant 3903 Lie At Rest; Relax; Put Or Place; Ex. Repose Our Hopein 3928 Manner; Reticence; Ex. Without Reserve: Freely And A Single Man Openly; Adj. Reserved: Shy And Uncommunicative Repository : Storehouse Residual : Remaining; Left Over; Of A Residue; N: 3904 3929 Residue Reprehensible : Deserving Blame 3905 3930 Residue : Remainder; Balance

Representational : (of A Style Of Art) Showing Thingathey Resign : Give Up (a Position, Right, Or Claim); Submit 3906 Actually Appear In Real Life 3931 (oneself) Passively Repress : Hold Back (the Natural Expression Of); 3907 Restrain; Crush; Oppress; Ex. Repressed Child; Ex. Repress A Laugh/rebellion Repress : Hold Back (the Natural Expression Of); 3908 Restrain; Crush; Oppress; Ex. Repressed Child; Ex. Repress A Laugh/rebellion Reprieve : Temporary Stay 3909 Reprimand : Reprove Severely 3910 Reprisal : Retaliation 3911 Reprisal : Retaliation 3912 Reprise : Musical Repetition; Repeating Of A Piece Of 3913 Music; Repeat Performance; Recurrent Action; Ex. Reprise Ithe Finale; Ex. Constant Reprises Reproach : Blame; Censure 3914 Reprobation : Severe Disapproval 3915 Reprove : Censure; Rebuke 3916 Repudiate : Disown; Disavow 3917 Repulse : Reject With Rudenesor Coldnes(an Offer Or 3918 Friendship); Drive Back (an Enemy Attack); Cf. Repulse != Cause Repulsion Repulsion : Act Of Driving Back; Distaste 3919 Reputable : Respectable; Having A Good Reputation 3920 3942 Responsiveness : State Of Reacting Readily To Appeals, 3943 Orders, Etc.; Adj. Responsive: Readily Reacting; Ex. Responsive To Treatment Restitution : Reparation; Indemnification 3944 3941 Resplendent : Brilliant; Lustrous 3940 Respite : Delay In Punishment; Interval Of Relief; Rest 3935 Resonant : (of A Sound) Echoing; Resounding(sounding 3936 Loudly); Deep And Full In Sound; Producing Resonance; Ex. Resonant Voice; N: Resonance Resort : Turn To For Help; Ex. Resort To Violence; N: 3937 Resound : (of A Place) Be Filled With Sound; (of A 3938 Sound) Sound Loudly; Sound Back; Echo; Ex. Hall Resounded With Laughter Resourceful : Clever And Imaginative (in Dealing With 3939 Difficult Situations); N: Resource, Resourcefulness Respiration : Breathing; Exhalation; Adj. Respiratory Resignation : Patient Submissiveness; Statement That 3932 One Is Quitting A Job; Adj. Resigned: Acquiescent Resigned : Unresisting; Patiently Submissive 3933 Resilient : Elastic; Having The Power Of Springing Back 3934 Resolution : Determination

Restive : Impatiently Restless (induced By External 3945 Coercioor Restriction); Restlessly Impatient; Obstinately Resisting Control; Ex. Restive Horses Because Of Reputed : Supposed; Ex. Reputed Father Of The Child; V: Resumption : Taking Up Again; Recommencement; V: 3921 Repute: Consider; N: Repute: Reputation; Esteem 3946 Resume: Begin Or Take Up Again; Take Or Occupy Again; Ex. Kindly Resume Your Seats. Requiem : Mass For The Dead; Dirge Resurge : Rise Again; Flow To And Fro; N: Resurgence; 3922 3947 Adj. Resurgent: (of Ideas Or Beliefs) Experiencing Revival; Surging Again Requisition : Formal Demand Or Request; Ex. Requisition Resurgent : Rising Again After Defeat, Etc. 3923 For More Computing Equipment; V: 3948 Requite : Repay; Revenge 3924 Rescind : Cancel 3925 3949 Resuscitate : Revive; Bring Back To Life Or 3950 Consciousness; Ex. Resuscitate The Drowned Child Resurrect : Revive

Retain : Keep; Maintain Possession Of; Employ (esp. A Revulsion : Suddestrong Feeling Of Disgust; Suddeviolent 3951 Lawyer Or Advisor); N: Retainer: Servant; Fee Paid To 3976 Change Of Feeling; Negative Reaction; Ex. Revulsiofrom Retain An Advisor The Scenes Of Torture Retain : Keep; Maintain Possession Of; Employ (esp. A Rhapsodize : Speak Or Write In An Exaggeratedly 3952 Lawyer Or Advisor); N: Retainer: Servant; Fee Paid To 3977 Enthusiastic Manner; Ex. Rhapsodize Over The Beauty Of Retain An Advisor The Scenery Retaliate : Repay In Kind (usually For Bad Treatment); V: Rhapsody : Excessively Enthusiastic Expression Of 3953 Retaliate 3978 Feeling; Musical Composition Of Irregular Form (aif Made Up Aone Playit) Retaliation : Repayment In Kind (usually For Bad Rhetoric : Art Of Effective Communication; Insincere 3954 Treatment) 3979 Language Retard : Delay (in Development); Adj. Retarded: (aof A 3955 Child) Slower In Development Retard : Delay (in Development); Adj. Retarded: (aof A 3956 Child) Slower In Development Retentive : Holding; Having A Good Memory 3957 Reticence : Reserve; Uncommunicativeness; Inclination 3958 To Be Silent Retinue : Following; Attendants 3959 Retiring : Shy And Reserved (of A Person); Modest; Ex. 3960 Her Retiring Personality Retort : Quick, Sharp Reply 3961 3986 Rhetorical : Pertaining To Effective Communication; 3980 Insincere Language Ribald : Wanton; Profane 3981 Rickety : (of Buildings) Likely To Break Or Fall Apart; Of 3982 Rickets; Cf. Rickets; Cf. Vitamin D Riddle : Pierce With Holes; Permeate Or Spread 3983 Throughout; Ex. The Gunmariddled The Car With Bullets; Ex. The Whole Report Is Riddled With Errors; N: Large Rife : Abundant; Current 3984 Rife : Abundant; Current 3985 Rife : Abundant; Current

Retract : Withdraw; Take Back; Draw Back; Ex. Retract A Rift : Narrow Opening Ia Large Mass; Break Ia Friendly 3962 Statement/an Offer/claws; N: Retraction; Cf. Retractile 3987 Relation; Ex. Through A Rift Ithe Clouds; Op. Reconciliation Retrench : Cut Down; Economize Rig : Fix Or Manipulate; Manipulate Dishonestly For 3963 3988 Personal Gain; Ex. Rig The Election Retribution : Vengeance; Compensation; Punishment For Righteous : Morally Upright; Just 3964 Offenses 3989 Retrieve : Recover; Put Right; Find And Bring In; Regain; 3965 Ex. Retrieve The Situation Retrograde : Go Backwards; Degenerate, Instead Of 3966 Advancing Retrospective : Looking Back On The Past 3967 Revelry : Boisterous Merrymaking 3968 Reverberate : Echo Repeatedly; Resound; Ex. The 3969 Thunder Reverberated Across The Valley. Reverend : Deserving Reverence; N: Priest 3970 Reverent : Respectful; Worshipful 3971 3995 Rivet : Metal Pin Used For Fastening Metal Platetogether; 3996 V: Fasten With A Rivet; Engross 3992 Rip : Tear Or Be Torn Quickly And Violently; Ex. The Sail 3993 Ripped Under The Force Of The Wind; N: Risible : Inclined To Laugh; Ludicrous 3994 Risque : Verging Upon The Improper; Offcolor Rightful : Legally Correct; Ex. Rightful Owner 3990 Rigid : Hard And Unbending; Stiff And Unyielding; Fixed In 3991 Behavior Or Views; Strict; Rigorous; Ex. Rigid Rule Rile : Irritate; Vex; Muddy

Revert : Relapse; Backslide; Turn Back To; Return To The Riveting : Holding One's Attention; Absorbing; Engrossing 3972 Former Owner; N: Reversion 3997 Revile : Slander; Vilify 3973 Revoke : Cancel; Retract; Cf. Irrevocable 3974 3999 3998 Roan : Brown Mixed With Gray Or White Rivulet : Small Stream; Cf. Rill < Rivulet < River

Revulsion : Suddestrong Feeling Of Disgust; Suddeviolent Robust : Vigorous; Strong 3975 Change Of Feeling; Negative Reaction; Ex. Revulsiofrom 4000 The Scenes Of Torture

Roil : To Make Liquids Murky By Stirring Up Sediment 4001 Romp : Play Or Frolic Boisterously; Gambol; N: 4002 Rooster : Cock; Adult Male Chicken 4003 Roseate : Rosy; Optimistic; Ex. Roseate Views 4004 Roseate : Rosy; Optimistic; Ex. Roseate Views 4005 Roster : List 4006 Roster : List (of Names) 4007 Roster : List (of Names) 4008 Rostrum : Platform For Speech-Making; Pulpit 4009 Rote : Repetition; Memorizatiothrough Repetitiowithout 4010 Understanding; Ex. Learpoetry By Rote Rote : Repetition 4011 Rotund : (of A Person) Fat And Round 4012 Rotunda : Circular Building Or Hall Covered With A Dome 4013 Rotundity : Roundness; Sonorousness Of Speech 4014 4039 4038 4033 4032 4031 4030 4026

Rummage : Ransack; Thoroughly Search Run-Down : (of A Place) Dilapidated; In A Bad Condition; 4027 (of A Person) Weak Or Exhausted Runic : Mysterious; Set Dowiaancient Alphabet; N: Rune: 4028 One Of The Letters Of Aalphabet Used By Ancient Germanic Peoples (cut Ostone Or Wood); Magic Charm Ruse : Trick; Stratagem 4029 Ruse : Trick; Stratagem Ruse : Trick; Stratagem Rustic : Pertaining To Country People; Uncouth Rusticate : Banish To The Country; Dwell In The Country Rustle : Make Slight Soundlike Silk Moving Or Being 4034 Rubbed Together Ruthless : Pitiless 4035 Saboteur : One Who Commits Sabotage; Destroyer Of 4036 Property; N: Sabotage: Destruction Of Property (usually Carried Out Secretly) Saccharine : Cloyingly Sweet 4037 Saccharine : Cloyingly Sweet Sacrilegious : Desecrating; Profane

Rousing : Lively; Inducing Excitement; Stirring; V: Rouse: Sacrosanct : Most Sacred; Inviolable 4015 Waken; Arouse From Sleep Or Depression; Excite; Stir 4040 Up Rout : Stampede; Drive Out Saga : Scandinavian Myth; Any Legend 4016 4041 Rubble : Broken Fragments 4017 Rubric : Title Or Heading (ired Print); Directions For 4018 Religious Ceremony; Protocol Rubric : Title Or Heading (ired Print); Directions For 4019 Religious Ceremony; Protocol Ruddy : Reddish; Healthy-Looking 4020 Rudimentary : Elementary; Not Developed; Crude; N: 4021 Rudiment: Fundamental Element Or Principle; Ex. Rudiments Of The Language Rue : Regret; Lament; Mourn; Ex. He Will Rue The Day; 4022 N: Adj. Rueful Rueful : Regretful; Sorrowful; Dejected 4023 Rumble : Make Or Move With A Deep Rolling Sound 4024 (athunder Or Stomach) Ruminate : Chew The Cud; Ponder 4025 4050 Sage : Persocelebrated For Wisdom; Wise Person; Adj: 4042 Wise Salacious : Lascivious; Lustful; Ex. Salacious Monk 4043 Saline : Salty 4044 Sallow : (of The Skin) Yellowish And Unhealthy-Looking; 4045 Sickly Icolor; Ex. Sallow Complexiodue To Jaundice Salubrious : Healthful; Conducive To Health Or Well4046 Being; Socially Desirable; Ex. Salubrious Area; Cf. Health Salutary : Tending To Improve; Beneficial; Wholesome; 4047 Ex. The Punishment Had A Salutary Effect Othe Boy; Cf. Health Salvage : Rescue (goods Or Property) From Loss; N: 4048 Saving; Property Saved Sanctimonious : Displaying Ostentatious Or Hypocritical 4049 Devoutness Sanction : Approve; Ratify

Sanctuary : Place Of Refuge; Shelter; Shrine; Holy Place; Scad : A Great Quantity; Ex. Scads Of Clothes 4051 Ex. The Outlaw Was Granted Sanctuary In The Church. 4076 Sangfroid : Coolness In A Trying Situation 4052 Sangfroid : Coolness In A Trying Situation 4053 Sanguine : Cheerful; Hopeful 4054 Sap : Diminish; Weaken; Undermine The Foundations Of 4055 (a Fortification); Ex. The Element Kryptonite Sapped His Strength. Sarcophagus : Stone Coffin, Often Highly Decorated 4056 Sarcophagus : Stone Coffin, Often Highly Decorated 4057 Sardonic : Scornfully Mocking; Disdainful; Sarcastic; 4058 Cynical; Ex. Sardonic Smile Sartorial : Pertaining To Tailors Or Tailoring; Ex. A Maof 4059 Great Sartorial Elegance; Cf. Sartor: Tailor Sate : Satisfy To The Full; Cloy 4060 Satellite : Small Body Revolving Around A Larger One 4061 Scaffold : Temporary Platform For Workers (to Work At 4077 Heights Above The Ground); Bracing Framework; Platform For Execution Scale : Climb Up; Ascend; Remove Or Come Off In 4078 Scales; N: Flake Of Epidermis; Ascending Or Descending Series Of Musical Tones Scanty : Meager; Insufficient 4079 Scanty : Meager; Insufficient 4080 Scapegoat : Someone Who Bears The Blame For Others 4081 Scavenge : Hunt Through Discarded Materials For Usable 4082 Items Or Food; Search, Especially For Food; N: Scavenger: One Who Scavenges; Animal That Feeds Scavenger : Collector And Disposer Of Refuse; Animal 4083 That Devours Refuse And Carrion Scavenger : Collector And Disposer Of Refuse; Animal 4084 That Devours Refuse And Carrion Scenario : Plot Outline; Screenplay(script For A Movie); 4085 Opera Libretto; Outline Of Possible Future Events

Schematic : Of A Schema Or Scheme; Relating To An 4086 Outline Or Diagram; Using A System Of Symbols; N: Schema: Diagrammatic Representation; Outline Satiate : Surfeit; Satisfy Fully Scheme : Systematic Plan; Plot; Clever Dishonest Plan; 4062 4087 Orderly Arrangement Of Elements; Ex. Health Insurance Scheme; Ex. A Scheme To Escape Taxes; Ex. A Color Satiety : Condition Of Being Crammed Full; Glutted State; Schism : Division; Split 4063 Repletion 4088 Satire : Form Of Literature In Which Irony; Sarcasm, And 4064 Ridicule Are Employed To Attack Vice And Folly Satirical : Mocking 4065 Saturate : Soak Thoroughly; Imbue; Impregnate; Charge; 4066 Fill To Capacity Saturate : Soak 4067 Satyr : Half-Human, Half-Bestial Being In The Court Of 4068 Dionysus, Portrayed As Wanton And Cunning Saunter : Stroll Slowly 4069 Savant : Scholar 4070 Savoir Faire : Tact; Poise; Sophistication 4071 Savor : Enjoy; Have A Distinctive Flavor, Smell, Or 4072 Quality; N: Taste Or Smell; Distinctive Quality Savory : Pleasant Itaste; Tasty; Pleasing, Attractive, Or 4073 Agreeable; Ex. Savory Reputation Savory : Pleasant Itaste; Tasty; Pleasing, Attractive, Or 4074 Agreeable; Ex. Savory Reputation Scabbard : Case For A Sword Blade; Sheath 4075 4100 4094 Score : Number Of Points; Written Form Of A Musical 4095 Composition; Reason; Group Of 20; Notch Or Incision; Ex. Full/vocal Score; Ex. Don't Worry On That Score; V: Scotch : Stamp Out(put Aend To); Thwart; Hinder; Ex. 4096 Scotch The Rumor; Cf. Cut; Cf. Scowl : Frown Angrily; N: Angry Frown 4097 Scrap : Small Bit Or Fragment; Discarded Waste 4098 Material; Fight; Ex. A Scrap Of Paper/cloth; V: Break Into Partfor Disposal; Discard Aworthless; Fight; Quarrel Scrappy : Quarrelsome 4099 Scraps : Leftover Food 4092 Scoff : Laugh (at); Mock; Ridicule; Ex. Scoff At Their 4093 Threats Scorch : Sear; N: 4090 Scintillate : Sparkle; Flash; Be Animated; Be Full Of Life; 4091 Ex. Scintillating Conversation Scion : Offspring Scholarly : Full Of Learning; Erudite; Like A Scholar; Ex. 4089 Scholarly Journal Scintilla : Shred; Least Bit

Scraps : Leftover Food 4101 Scraps : Leftover Food 4102 Screech : Unpleasant High Sharp Sound; Shriek; V: 4103 Screech : Unpleasant High Sharp Sound; Shriek; V: 4104 Scruple : Hesitate For Ethical Reasons; Fret About; Ex. 4105 She Did Not Scruple To Read His Diary; N: Uneasy Feeling Arising From Conscience; Conscience Scrupulous : Conscientious; Extremely Thorough; Ex. 4106 Scrupulous Worker Scrutinize : Examine Closely And Critically 4107 4126

Seclusion : Isolation; Solitude Secrete : Hide Away; Produce And Release A Substance 4127 Into An Organism Sect : Separate Religious Body; Faction; Group Of 4128 People With Common Beliefs Within A Larger Group Sectarian : Relating To A Religious Fraction Or Subgroup; 4129 Narrow-Minded; Limited Secular : Worldly; Not Pertaining To Church Matters; 4130 Temporal Sedate : Composed; Grave 4131

Sedentary : Requiring Sitting; Done While Sitting; Not 4132 Moving From One Place To Another; Settled; Ex. Sedentary Job/population Scuffle : Struggle Confusedly; Move Off Ia Confused Hurry; Sedition : Resistance To Authority; Insubordination 4108 N: Cf. Scuffling Twins ? 4133 Scuffle : Struggle Confusedly; Move Off Ia Confused Hurry; Seduce : Lead Away From Proper Conduct; Entice; Adj. 4109 N: Cf. Scuffling Twins ? 4134 Seductive Scullion : Menial Kitchen Worker 4110 Scullion : Menial Kitchen Worker 4111 Scullion : Menial Kitchen Worker 4112 Scullion : Menial Kitchen Worker 4113 Scurrilous : Abusive; Obscene; Indecent; Ex. Scurrilous 4114 Remark Scurry : Move Briskly 4115 Scurvy : Contemptible; Despicable; N: Disease Caused 4116 By Deficiency Of Vitamic 4138 Seep : Pass Slowly Through Small Openings; Ooze; 4139 Trickle; N: Seepage Seethe : Be Violently Disturbed; Boil; (of A Liquid) Move 4140 About Wildly As If Boiling; Ex. The Natiowas Seething With Discontent. Seine : Net For Catching Fish 4141 4135 Seedy : Run-Down; Decrepit; Disreputable; Having Many 4136 Seeds; Ex. Seedy Downtowhotel Seedy : Run-Down; Decrepit; Disreputable; Having Many 4137 Seeds; Ex. Seedy Downtowhotel Seemly : (of Behavior) Proper; Appropriate Sedulous : Diligent

Seamy : Sordid; Base; Filthy; Unwholesome; Ex. Seamy Seismic : Pertaining To Earthquakes 4117 Side Of City Life 4142 Sear : Burthe Surface Of; Char Or Burn; Brand; Parch; 4118 Cause (a Plant) To Wither Selective : Careful In Choosing; Having An Effect Only On 4143 Certain Things; Not General; Ex. Eclectic Weed Killer

Season : Enhance The Flavor Of By Adding A Spice, Etc. Self-Indulgence : Excessive Indulgence Of One'own Desire 4119 ; Inure; Harden; N: Seasoning: Something Used In 4144 Seasoning Seasonable : Occurring At The Proper Time Or Season; Self-Righteous : Sure Of One'own Righteousness; 4120 Opportune; Ex. Seasonable Intervention In The Dispute 4145 Moralistic Seasonable : Occurring At The Proper Time Or Season; 4121 Opportune; Ex. Seasonable Intervention In The Dispute Seasonal : Of A Particular Season; Ex. Seasonal Rise In 4122 Employment Seasoned : Experienced 4123 Sebaceous : Oily; Fatty 4124 Secession : Withdrawal 4125 Semblance : Outward Appearance; Guise; Ex. We Called 4146 Ithe Troops To Bring A/some Semblance Of Order To The City. Seminal : Related To Seed Or Semen; Germinal; Creative; 4147 Providing A Basis For Further Development; Influencing Future Developments; Ex. Seminal Research In A New Seminary : School For Training Future Ministers; 4148 Secondary School, Especially For Young Women Senility : Old Age; Feeblemindedness Of Old Age; Adj. 4149 Senile: Resulting From Old Age; Showing The Weakness Of Body Or Mind From Old Age; Ex. Senile Dementia Sensitization : Process Of Being Made Sensitive Or 4150 Acutely Responsive To Aexternal Agent Or Substance; V: Sensitize: Make Or Become Sensitive

Sensual : Devoted To The Pleasures Of The Sense; 4151 Carnal; Voluptuous; Ex. Sensual Woman/curves/lips Sententious : Terse; Concise; Aphoristic 4152 Sentient : Capable Of Sensatioand Conscious; Aware; 4153 Sensitive; Ex. Sentient Creature; N: Sentience Sentient : Capable Of Sensatioand Conscious; Aware; 4154 Sensitive; Ex. Sentient Creature; N: Sentience Sentimental : Swayed By Sentiment; Appealing To The 4155 Sentiments Sentinel : Sentry; Lookout 4156 Septic : Putrid; Producing Putrefaction 4157 Seraph : High-Ranking, Six-Winged Angel 4158 Sere : Sear; Parched; Dry 4159 Serendipity : Gift For Finding Valuable Things Not 4160 Searched For

Shard : Fragment Generally Of Brokepottery (glass, Clay 4176 Bowl, Or Cup) Shaving : Very Thipiece, Usually Of Wood (cut From A 4177 Surface With A Sharp Blade) Sheaf : Bundle Of Stalks Of Grain; Any Bundle Of Things 4178 Tied Together Shear : Remove (fleece Or Hair) By Cutting; Remove The 4179 Hair Or Fleece From; Cut With Or Aif With Shears; N: Shears; Pair Of Scissors Sheathe : Place Into A Case; Insert Into Or Provide With 4180 A Sheath; Ex. He Sheathed His Dagger; N: Sheath: Case For A Blade Shed : Small Roofed Structure For Storage And Shelter; 4181 V: Pour Forth; Lose By Natural Process; Repel Without Allowing Penetration; Radiate; Cast; Ex. Shed Shed : Small Roofed Structure For Storage And Shelter; 4182 V: Pour Forth; Lose By Natural Process; Repel Without Allowing Penetration; Radiate; Cast; Ex. Shed Sheer : Pure; Thin And Transparent; Very Steep 4183 Sherbet : Flavored Dessert Ice 4184

Shift : Change Position Or Place; Exchange (one Thing) 4185 For Another; Change In Direction Or Position; Ex. Shift The Stolen Goods; N: Group Of Workerwhich Serpentine : Winding; Twisting; Of Or Like A Serpent; Ex. Shimmer : Shine With A Flickering Light; Glimmer 4161 Serpentine Course Of The River; N: Serpent: Snake 4186 Intermittently; Ex. The Moonlight Shimmered Othe Water; N: Serrated : Having A Saw-Toothed Edge; Ex. Serrated Leaf Shirk : Avoid (responsibility, Work, Etc.); Malinger 4162 4187 Serrated : Having A Saw-Toothed Edge; Ex. Serrated Leaf 4163 Servile : Slavish; Cringing 4164 Servitude : Slavery; Compulsory Labor Imposed As A 4165 Punishment Sever : Separate; Cut Off (a Part) From A Whole; Break 4166 Up (a Relationship); N: Severance; Cf. Severance Pay: Extra Pay Giveaemployee Upoleaving A Position Severance : Division; Partition; Separation 4167 Severity : Harshness; Plainness 4168 Sextant : Navigatiotool Used To Determine 4169 Latitude And Longitude (by Measuring The Stars) Sextant : Navigatiotool Used To Determine 4170 Latitude And Longitude (by Measuring The Stars) Shack : Crude Cabin 4171 Shackle : Chain; Fetter 4172 Shade : Slight Difference In Degree; Nuance; Degree Of 4173 Color; Ex. Shadeof Meaning/grey A Ship's Altitudes Of A Ship's Altitudes Of 4193 Shrivel : Make Or Become Shrunken And Wrinkled (often 4194 By Drying) Shrivel : Make Or Become Shrunken And Wrinkled (often 4195 By Drying) Shudder : Shake Uncontrollably; Tremble; V: 4196 Shuffle : Mix Together; Jumble; Move (something) From 4197 One Place To Another; Slide (the Feet) Along The Ground While Walking; Ex. Shuffle Paperfrom One Pile To Shunt : Move (a Railway Train) From One Track To 4198 Another; Turaside; Divert; Sidetrack; Ex. Shunt Traffic Around Aaccident; N: Shyster : Lawyer Using Questionable Methods; 4199 Unscrupulous Practitioner Shoddy : Made Of Inferior Material; Sham; Not Genuine; 4188 Inferior; Dishonest; Ex. Shoddy Goods/trick Shoddy : Made Of Inferior Material; Sham; Not Genuine; 4189 Inferior; Dishonest; Ex. Shoddy Goods/trick Shoot : New Growth From A Plant 4190 Shove : Push Forward; Push Roughly; Ex. Pushing And 4191 Shoving To Get On The Bus; N: Shrew : Scolding Woman 4192 Shrewd : Clever; Astute

Sham : Pretend; Feign; Adj: Not Genuine; Fake; Ex. 4174 Sham Jewelry; N: Something That Is Not What It Appears; Impostor; Pretense; Ex. The Agreement Was A Shangrila : Imaginary Remote Paradise On Earth; Cf. Lost Sibling : Brother Or Sister 4175 Horizon 4200

Sibylline : Prophetic; Oracular; N: Sibyl: Womaprophet 4201 (ithe Ancient World) Sidereal : Relating To Stars; Ex. Sidereal Day 4202 Sidereal : Relating To Stars; Ex. Sidereal Day 4203

Skirmish : Minor Fight 4226 Skittish : Inconstant; Capricious; Frivolous; Not Serious; 4227 Ex. Charming But Skittish Young Woman; Cf. Skit Skulk : Move Furtively And Secretly; Ex. He Skulked 4228 Through The Less Fashionable Sections Of The City.

Sidetrack : Switch (a Railroad Car) To A Siding; Divert Skullduggery : Dishonest Behavior 4204 From A Main Issue; N: Cf. Siding: Short Section Of 4229 Railroad Track Connected By Switchewith A Main Track Sift : Put Through A Sieve To Separate Fine From Coarse Slack : Moving Slowly; Sluggish; Inactive; (of A Rope) 4205 Particles; Sort Or Examine Carefully 4230 Loose; Negligent; Lax; Ex. Slack Season; Ex. Slack In One'work; N: V: Significant : Expressing A Meaning; Important; Ex. Slag : Glassy Residue From Smelting Metal; Dross; 4206 Significant Smile; N: Significance: Importance; Meaning; 4231 Waste Matter V: Signify: Denote; Mean; Signal; Make Known; Matter; Silt : Sediment Deposited By Running Water Slander : Defamation; Utterance Of False And Malicious 4207 4232 Statements Simian : Monkeylike 4208 Similitude : Similarity; Using Comparisons Such As 4209 Similes Simper : Smirk; Smile Ia Silly Way; Smile Affectedly 4210 Simpering : Smirking 4211 Simplistic : Oversimplified 4212 Simplistic : Oversimplified 4213 Simulate : Feign 4214 Sinewy : Tough; Strong And Firm 4215 Sinister : Evil 4216 Sinister : Evil 4217 Sinuous : Winding; Bending In And Out; Not Morally 4218 Honest Siren : Apparatufor Making Sounds; Womanlike Creature 4219 4242 Slew : Large Quantity Or Number; Ex. Slew Of Errands 4243 Left 4239 Sleeper : Something Originally Of Little Value Or 4240 Importance That In Time Becomes Very Valuable Sleigh : Large Vehicle Drawn By A Horse Over Snow Or 4241 Ice Sleight : Dexterity 4238 Sleek : Smooth And Shining (afrom Good Health); V: Slap : Hit Quickly With The Flat Part Of The Hand; N: Cf. 4233 Smack Slapdash : Hasty And Careless; Haphazard; 4234 Sloppy(carelessly Done) Slaughter : Killing Of Animalfor Food; Massacre; V: 4235 Butcher (animals) For Food; Kill In Large Numbers Slavish : Of Or Like A Slave; Servile; Showing No 4236 Originality; Copied Very Closely; Ex. Slavish Devotion/copy Of The Original Sleazy : Shabby And Dirty; Flimsy; Insubstantial; Ex. 4237 Sleazy Back-Street Hotel/fabric Sledge : Large Sled Drawn By Work Animals

Slick : Make Smooth Or Glossy; N: Smooth Surface; Ex. 4244 Oil Slick; Adj: Smooth; Glossy; Deftly Executed; Adroit; Glib Skeptic : Doubter; Person Who Suspends Judgment Until Slight : Insult To One's Dignity; Snub; V: Treat As If Of 4220 He Has Examined The Evidence Supporting A Point Of 4245 Small Importance; Insult; Snub; Adj. Small Isize; Of Small View Importance Skiff : Small Light Sailboat Or Rowboat Slink : Move Furtively; Adj. Slinky: Stealthy; Furtive; 4221 4246 Sneaky (ain Ambush) Skiff : Small Light Sailboat Or Rowboat 4222 Slink : Move Furtively; Adj. Slinky: Stealthy; Furtive; 4247 Sneaky (ain Ambush)

Skim : Read Or Glance Through Quickly; Touch Lightly In Slipshod : Slovenly; Careless; Sloppy; Untidy; Shabby; 4223 Passing; Brush; Remove From The Surface Of A Liquid 4248 Ex. Slipshod Work Skimp : Provide Or Use Scantily; Live Very Economically; Slipshod : Slovenly; Careless; Sloppy; Untidy; Shabby; 4224 Ex. Skimp Onecessities; Adj. Skimpy: Inadequate 4249 Ex. Slipshod Work Iamount; Scanty; Stingy; Niggardly Skinflint : Miser Slither : Slip Or Slide 4225 4250

Sloth : Laziness 4251 Slough : (of A Snake) Shed Or Cast Off (dead Outer 4252 Skin); N: Outer Layer That Is Shed Slovenly : Untidy; Careless In Work Habits 4253 Sluggard : Lazy Person 4254 Sluggish : Slow; Lazy; Lethargic 4255

Snuffle : Sniffle; Sniff Repeatedly (in Order To Keep Liquid 4276 From Running Out Of The Nose) Soar : Rise Or Fly High In The Air; Ex. The Rocket 4277 Soared Into The Sky. Sober : Serious; Solemn; Not Drunken; Abstemiouor 4278 Temperate; V: Make Or Become Sober Sobriety : Soberness 4279 Sobriquet : Nickname 4280

Sluice : Artificial Channel For Directing Or Controlling The Sodden : Soaked; Dull, As If From Drink 4256 Flow Of Water 4281 Slur : Slander; Insult To One's Character Or Reputation; 4257 V: Slur : Slander; Insult To One's Character Or Reputation; 4258 V: Sodden : Soaked; Dull, As If From Drink 4282 Sodden : Soaked; Dull, As If From Drink 4283

Smart : Intelligent; Quick And Energetic; Fashionable; Ex. Sojourn : Temporary Stay 4259 Smart Pace/restaurant; V: Cause Or Feel A Sharp Pain; 4284 N: Smarting Pain Smattering : Slight Knowledge; Small Scattered Number Solace : Comfort In Trouble 4260 Or Amount; Ex. Smattering Of German 4285 Smear : Spread Or Cover With A Sticky Substance; N: 4261 Mark Made By Smearing Smelt : Melt (ore) For Separating And Removing The 4262 Metal; Melt Or Blend Ores Changing Their Chemical Composition Smirk : Conceited Smile; Offensively Self-Satisfied Smile 4263 (ofteat Someone Else's Misfortune); V: Smirk : Conceited Smile; Offensively Self-Satisfied Smile 4264 (ofteat Someone Else's Misfortune); V: Smirk : Conceited Smile; Offensively Self-Satisfied Smile 4265 (ofteat Someone Else's Misfortune); V: Solace : Comfort In Trouble 4286 Solace : Comfort In Trouble 4287 Solder : Repair Or Make Whole By Using A Metal Alloy; 4288 N: Metal Alloy (usually Tiand Lead) Used Ithe Moltestate To Joimetallic Parts Solemnity : Seriousness; Gravity 4289 Solicitor : Lawyer In The Lower Court Of Law 4290

Smolder : Smoulder; Burslowly Without Flame; Be Liable Solicitous : Anxious; Worried; Concerned; Eager; Ex. 4266 To Break Out At Any Moment; Exist Ia Suppressed State; 4291 Solicitous To Do Something; N: Solicitude Ex. Smoldering Anger Smother : Kill From Lack Of Air; Suppress; Cover Thickly; Soliloquy : Talking To Oneself 4267 Ex. Smothered In Little Stickers 4292 Smudge : Dirty Mark With Unclear Edgemade By 4268 Rubbing; V: Smug : Self-Satisfied; Complacent 4269 Solitude : State Of Being Alone; Seclusion; Adj. Solitary: 4293 Existing Or Living Alone (esp. By Choice); Remote Or Secluded; Single; Sole; Ex. Solitary Life/inn; Ex. No Solstice : Point At Which The Sun Is Farthest From The 4294 Equator

Sneak : Move, Give, Or Take In A Quiet, Stealthy Way; N: Soluble : Able To Be Dissolved In A Liquid; Able To Be 4270 One Who Sneaks; Adj. Sneaky 4295 Worked Out Or Solved Snicker : Half-Stiffed Laugh 4271 Snip : Short Quick Cut With Scissors; V: Cut With 4272 Scissors Snivel : Complaior Whine Tearfully; Ruat The Nose; 4273 Snuffle; Ex. Don't Come Back Sniveling To Me. Snivel : Complaior Whine Tearfully; Ruat The Nose; 4274 Snuffle; Ex. Don't Come Back Sniveling To Me. Snub : Ignore Or Behave Coldly Toward; Ex. I Made A 4275 Suggestion But She Snubbed Me; N: 4296 Somatic : Pertaining To The Body; Bodily; Physical 4297 Somber : Gloomy; Depressing 4298 Somnambulist : Sleepwalker 4299 Somnolent : Half Asleep 4300 Solvent : Able To Pay All Debts

Sonic : Of Sound Or Itspeed In Air; Cf. Subsonic, 4301 Supersonic Sonic : Of Sound Or Itspeed In Air; Cf. Subsonic, 4302 Supersonic

Spawn : Lay Eggs (in Large Numbers); Produce Offspring 4326 (in Large Numbers); N: Eggs Of Aquatic Animals Specious : Seemingly Reasonable But Incorrect; 4327 Misleading (often Intentionally)

Sonnet : 14-Line Poetic Verse Form With A Fixed Rhyme Speck : Small Piece Or Mark; Ex. Speck Of Dust In The 4303 Pattern 4328 Eye Sonorous : Resonant; Producing A Full Deep Sound; 4304 Producing Sound Soothsayer : One Who Foretellthe Future 4305 Sophisticated : Worldly Wise And Urbane; Refined; 4306 Complex; N: Sophistication; V: Sophisticate Sophistication : Artificiality; Unnaturalness; Act Of 4307 Employing Sophistry In Reasoning Sophistry : Seemingly Plausible But Fallacious 4308 Reasoning Sophomoric : Immature; Shallow 4309 Soporific : Sleep Producer 4310 Sordid : Filthy; Foul; Base; Vile; Ex. Sordid Bed/story 4311 Sound : In Good Condition; Showing Good Judgment Or 4312 Good Sense; Thorough; Complete; Ex. Sound Mind/investment/training Soupton : Suggestion; Hint; Taste 4313 Sour : Having A Sharp Or Acid Taste; Acid; Tart; Bad4314 Tempered; V: Sour : Having A Sharp Or Acid Taste; Acid; Tart; Bad4315 Tempered; V: 4336 Spontaneity : Lack Of Premeditation; Naturalness; 4337 Freedom From Constraint Spoof : Parody 4338 Spoonerism : Accidental Transpositioof Sounds 4339 Isuccessive Words; Ex. ``let Me Sew You To Your Sheet'' For ``let Me Show You To Your Seat''; Cf. William Sporadic : Occurring Irregularly; Intermittent 4340 4335 Spoilsport : One Who Spoilthe Pleasure Of Others Spectral : Ghostly; N: Specter: Spectre; Ghost; Phantom 4329 Spectrum : Colored Band Produced When A Beam Of 4330 Light Passes Through A Prism; Broad And Continuous Range; Ex. Whole Spectrum Of Modern Thoughts Speechless : Unable For The Moment To Speak (because 4331 Of Strong Feeling); Ex. Speechleswith Anger Spendthrift : Someone Who Wastes Money 4332 Sphinx-Like : Enigmatic; Mysterious 4333 Spin : Rotate Swiftly; Make (thread) By Twisting (cotton, 4334 Wool, Etc.); N: Splenetic : Spiteful; Irritable; Peevish

Sovereign : Ruler In A Monarchy; Adj: (of A Country) Sportive : Playful 4316 Independent And Self-Governing; Having Supreme Power; 4341 Supreme; Excellent Sovereignty : Complete Independence And SelfSprightly : Lively 4317 Government (of A Country); Supremacy Of Authority; 4342 Power To Govern Sow : Plant Or Scatter Seed Spruce : Neat And Trim Iappearance; Smart; Ex. Be 4318 4343 Spruce For Your Job Interview; V: Spangle : Small Metallic Piece Sewn To Clothing For 4319 Ornamentation Spare : Give; Use Frugally; Refrain From Harming; Save 4320 From Experiencing; Exempt; Ex. Spare Me 5 Minutes; Ex. Take Thimoney And Spare My Life; Ex. The Emperor Sparse : Not Thick; Thinly Scattered; Scanty 4321 Spry : Vigorously Active; Nimble 4344 Spume : Froth; Foam 4345 Spurious : False; Counterfeit; Forged; Illogical; Ex. 4346 Spurious Arguments

Spartan : Without Attentioto Comfort; Lacking Luxury And Spurn : Reject Disdainfully; Scorn; Ex. She Spurned All 4322 Comfort; Sternly Disciplined; Ex. Spartaliving 4347 Offers Of Help. Condition/life Spate : Suddeflood Or Rush; Ex. Spate Of Accidents Spurn : Reject; Scorn 4323 4348 Spatial : Relating To Space 4324 Squabble : Minor Quarrel; Bickering; V: Engage Ia Minor 4349 Quarrel; Ex. Squabbling Children

Spatula : Broad-Bladed Instrument Used For Spreading Or Squalid : Dirty; Neglected; Poor 4325 Mixing 4350

Squalor : Conditioof Being Squalid; Filth; Degradation; Stellar : Pertaining To The Stars; Of A Star Performer; 4351 Dirty Neglected State; Adj. Squalid: Dirty; Sordid; Morally 4376 Outstanding; Ex. Stellar Attraction Of The Entire Repulsive; Ex. Squalid Story Performance Squander : Waste Stem : Stop Or Check (the Flow Of); Ex. Stem The 4352 4377 Bleeding From The Slashed Artery; N: Maiaxis Of A Plant; Stalk Squash : Crush; Quash; Suppress Stench : Strong Foul Odor; Reek; Stink 4353 4378 Squat : Short And Thick; Stocky; Ex. Ugly Squat Tower; 4354 V: N: Squelch : Produce A Splashing Sound (when Stepping 4355 Through Mud); Crush; Squash; Cf. Staccato : Played Iaabrupt Manner; Marked By Abrupt 4356 Sharp Sound; Ex. Staccato Applause Stagnant : (of Water) Not Flowing (often Bad-Smelling); 4357 Motionless; Stale; Not Developing; Inactive; Dull; Ex. Stagnant Industrial Output Staid : Serious And Sedate; Sober; Ex. Staid During The 4358 Funeral Ceremony Stalemate : Deadlock; Situation In Which Further Action 4359 Is Blocked Stalwart : Physically Strong; Brawny; Steadfast; Strong 4360 Imind Or Determination; Ex. Stalwart Supporter; N: Stalwart Follower Stamina : Strength; Staying Power 4361 Stammer : Speak With Involuntary Pauseor Repetitions 4362 Stamp : Step On Heavily (so Ato Crush Or Extinguish); 4363 Put An End To; Imprint Or Impreswith A Mark, Design, Or Seal; Shape With A Die; Characterize; Ex. Machine Stamp : Step On Heavily (so Ato Crush Or Extinguish); 4364 Put An End To; Imprint Or Impreswith A Mark, Design, Or Seal; Shape With A Die; Characterize; Ex. Machine Stampede : Sudden Frenzied Rush (of Panic-Stricken 4365 Animalor People); V: Participate In Or Cause Stampede; Ex. Stampede Before The Price Rises Stanch : Stop Or Check Flow Of Blood; Ex. Stanch The 4366 Gushing Wound Standstill : Condition Of No Movement Or Activity; Stop 4367 Stanza : Division Of A Poem 4368 Start : Move Suddenly Or Involuntarily; Ex. Start At The 4369 Sight Of A Snake Stately : Formal; Ceremonious; Grand In Style Or Size; 4370 Majestic Statue : Law 4371 Statutory : Created By Statute Or Legislative Action; 4372 Regulated By Statute; Ex. Statutory Age Limit Steadfast : Steadily Loyal; Unswerving; Steady 4373 Stealth : Action Of Moving Secretly Or Unseen; Slyness; 4374 Sneakiness; Secretiveness; Adj. Stealthy Stein : Beer Mug 4375 4398 Stolid : Dull; Impassive 4399 Stoop : Bend Forward And Down; Lower Or Debase 4400 Oneself; Fall To A Lower Standard Of Behavior By Doing Something; Condescend; Ex. Stoop To Lying 4392 Stock : Standard; Kept Regularly Istock Or Supply; 4393 Typical; Routine; Common; Ex. Stock Sizes Of Paper; Ex. Stock Excuse/character; N: Goods For Sale Ia Shop; Stockade : Woodeenclosure Or Pen; Fixed Line Of Posts 4394 Used As Defensive Barrier Stodgy : Dull; Stuffy; Boringly Conservative; Ex. Stodgy 4395 Book Stodgy : Dull; Stuffy; Boringly Conservative; Ex. Stodgy 4396 Book Stoic : Person Who Is Indifferent To Pleasure Or Pain 4397 Stoke : To Feed Plentifully 4387 Stink : Stench; V: Emit A Strong Foul Odor 4388 Stint : Supply; Allotted Demand; Assigned Portion Of 4389 Work Stipend : Pay For Services 4390 Stipple : Paint Or Draw With Dots Or Short Strokes 4391 Stipple : Paint Or Draw With Dots Or Short Strokes Stentorian : Extremely Loud 4379 Stereotype : One Regarded As Embodying A Set Image 4380 Or Type; Fixed And Unvarying Representation; Standardized Mental Picture Often Reflecting Prejudice; Stereotyped : Fixed And Unvarying Representation 4381 Sterile : Incapable Of Producing Young; Free From 4382 Microorganism; V: Sterilize Stern : Check The Flow 4383 Stickler : Perfectionist; Persowho Insists Things Be 4384 Exactly Right Stickler : Perfectionist; Persowho Insists Things Be 4385 Exactly Right Stifle : Suppress; Extinguish; Inhibit; Smother Or 4386 Suffocate Stigma : Token Of Disgrace; Brand

Straggle : Stray Or Fall Behind (a Main Group); Spread 4401 Out In A Scattered Group; Ex. Straggling Marathon Racer; Ex. Straggling Branch Straggle : Stray Or Fall Behind (a Main Group); Spread 4402 Out In A Scattered Group; Ex. Straggling Marathon Racer; Ex. Straggling Branch Strangle : Kill By Choking Or Suffocating; Suppress 4403 Stratagem : Deceptive Scheme 4404 Stratified : Divided Into Classes; Arranged Into Strata; V: 4405 Stratify Stratum : Layer Of Earth's Surface; Layer Of Society 4406 Strew : Spread Randomly; Sprinkle; Scatter; Ex. Flower 4407 Girl Strewing Rose Petals

Subaltern : Subordinate 4426 Subdued : Less Intense; Quieter; Ex. Subdued Lighting; 4427 Ex. Subdue: Conquer; Make Less Intense; Quiet; Ex. Subdue One's Anger Subjective : Influenced By Personal Feelings; Occurring 4428 Or Taking Place Within The Mind; Unreal; Ex. Subjective Sensation Of The Ghostly Presence Sublimate : Refine; Purify; Replace (natural Urges) With 4429 Socially Acceptable Activities; Change Between A Solid State And A Gaseous State Sublime : Exalted; Noble; Uplifting 4430 Subliminal : Below The Threshold Of Conscious 4431 Perception; Ex. Subliminal Advertisement Submerge : Place Under Water; Dip; Go Under Water; 4432 Cover Completely (awith Water); Ex. Submerged In Work

Striated : Marked With Parallel Bands; Striped; Grooved; Submerge : Place Under Water; Dip; Go Under Water; 4408 Ex. Striated Rocks; V: Striate; N: Stria: Thigroove Or Line 4433 Cover Completely (awith Water); Ex. Submerged In Work Stricture : Critical Comments; Severe And Adverse 4409 Criticism Strident : Loud And Harsh 4410 Strident : Loud And Harsh 4411 Stringent : (of Rules) Binding; Rigid; Marked By Scarcity 4412 Of Money; Ex. Stringent Economic Conditions Strut : Pompous Walk 4413 Strut : Supporting Bar 4414 4439 4438 Subside : Settle Down; Descend; Grow Quiet Submissive : Yielding; Timid 4434 Subordinate : Occupying A Lower Rank; Inferior; 4435 Submissive; N: V: Put In A Lower Rank Or Class Suborn : Persuade To Act Unlawfully (especially To 4436 Commit Perjury); N: Subornation Subsequent : Following; Later 4437 Subservient : Behaving Like A Slave; Servile; Obsequious

Studied : Carefully Contrived; Calculated; Unspontaneous; Subsidiary : Subordinate; Secondary 4415 Deliberate; Thoughtful; Ex. Studied Remark 4440 Studious : Given To Diligent Study 4416 Stultify : Make Stupid Imind; Cause To Appear Or 4417 Become Stupid Or Inconsistent; Suppress; Frustrate Or Hinder; Ex. Stultifying Effect Of Uninteresting Work; Ex. Stultify : Make Stupid Imind; Cause To Appear Or 4418 Become Stupid Or Inconsistent; Suppress; Frustrate Or Hinder; Ex. Stultifying Effect Of Uninteresting Work; Ex. Stumble : Trip And Almost Fall; Proceed Unsteadily; Act 4419 Falteringly; N: Stupefy : Make Numb; Stun; Amaze 4420 Stupor : State Of Apathy; Daze; Lack Of Awareness 4421 Sturdy : Strong And Firm (in The Body) 4422 Stygian : Gloomy; Hellish; Deathly 4423 Stymie : Present An Obstacle; Stump 4424 Suavity : Urbanity; Polish 4425 4441 Subsistence : Existence; Means Of Support; Livelihood 4442 Substantiate : Support (a Claim) With Evidence; Establish 4443 With Evidence; Verify Substantive : Substantial; Essential; Pertaining To The 4444 Substance; Substantial; Considerable; Ex. Substantive Issues Subsume : Include (as A Member Of A Group); 4445 Encompass Subsume : Include (as A Member Of A Group); 4446 Encompass Subterfuge : Stratagem(deceptive Scheme); Pretense; 4447 Evasion; Ex. Resort To A Harmless Subterfuge Subtlety : Perceptiveness; Ingenuity; Delicacy; Adj. 4448 Subtle: Delicate; So Slight As To Be Difficult To Detect; Able To Make Fine Distinctions; Clever; Ex. Subtle Subtlety : Nicety; Cunning; Guile; Delicacy 4449 Subtlety : Perceptiveness; Ingenuity; Delicacy; Adj. 4450 Subtle: Delicate; So Slight As To Be Difficult To Detect; Able To Make Fine Distinctions; Clever; Ex. Subtle Subsidy : Direct Financial Aid By Government, Etc.

Subversive : Tending To Overthrow Or Ruin

Superimpose : Place Over Something Else 4476 Supernal : Heavenly; Celestial 4477 Supernumerary : Person Or Thing In Excess Of What Is 4478 Necessary; Extra Supersede : Cause To Be Set Aside; Replace 4479

4451 Succinct : Brief; Terse; Compact 4452 Succor : Aid; Assistance; Relief 4453 Succor : Assist (someone In Difficulty); Aid; Comfort; N: 4454

Succulent : Juicy; Full Of Juice Or Sap; Full Of Richness; Supine : Lying Oback; Passive; Inactive; Ex. The 4455 Ex. Succulent Plant Such As A Cactus 4480 Defeated Pugilist Lay Supine; Ex. Supine Acceptance Of The Decision Succumb : Yield (to Something Overwhelming); Give In; Supplant : Replace; Usurp 4456 Die; Ex. Succumb To The Illness 4481 Suckle : Give Or Take Milk At The Breast Or Udder 4457 Suffocate : Die Or Kill From Lack Of Air; Suppress 4458 4483 4482 Suppliant : Entreating; Beseeching Supplant : Take The Place Of Unfairly; Usurp; Replace

Suffragist : Advocate Of The Extensioof Voting Rights (for Supplicate : Petition Humbly; Pray To Grant A Favor 4459 Women); Cf. Suffrage 4484 Suffuse : Spread Through Or Over (with A Color Or Liquid); Supposition : Assumption; Hypothesis; Surmise; V: 4460 Charge; Ex. A Blush Suffused Her Cheeks. 4485 Suppose Suitor : Man Who Icourting A Woman 4461 Sully : Defile; Soil; Tarnish; Ex. Sully One's Hands 4462 Imenial Labor Sultry : Sweltering 4463 Summation : Act Of Finding The Total; Summary 4464 Sumptuous : Grand Suggesting Great Expense; Lavish; 4465 Rich; Ex. Sumptuous Feast Sunder : Separate; Part 4466 Sundry : Various; Several 4467 Superannuated : Retired On Pension Because Of Age 4468 Supercilious : Contemptuous; Haughty 4469 Supercilious : Contemptuous; Haughty 4470 Supercilious : Contemptuous; Haughty 4471 Supererogatory : Superfluous; More Thaneeded Or 4472 Demanded Superficial : Of The Surface; Not Deep; Shallow; Not 4473 Thorough; Trivial; Ex. Superficial Analysis/knowledge Superficial : Of The Surface; Not Deep; Shallow; Not 4474 Thorough; Trivial; Ex. Superficial Analysis/knowledge Superfluous : Excessive; Overabundant; Unnecessary 4475 4495 Surreptitious : Done Secretly; Secret; Furtive; Sneaky; 4496 Hidden Surveillance : Watching; Guarding 4497 Surveillance : Watching; Guarding 4498 Susceptible : Impressionable; Easily Influenced; 4499 Sensitive; Having Little Resistance As To A Disease; Likely To Suffer; Receptive To; Capable Of Accepting; Ex. Suspend : Cause To Stop For A Period; Interrupt; Hold In 4500 Abeyance; Defer; Hang From Above; Exclude For A Period From A Position; Ex. Suspended State; Ex. 4494 Surpass : Exceed 4493 Surmount : Overcome 4492 Surmise : Guess 4486 Suppress : Put An End To Forcibly; Subdue; Stifle; 4487 Overwhelm; Inhibit The Expression Of; Check; Prevent From Being Published Or Made Public; Ex. Suppress A Surcease : Cessation 4488 Surfeit : Satiate; Feed Or Supply To Excess; Stuff; 4489 Indulge To Excess Ianything; N: Surfeiting; Excessive Amount; Ex. Surfeit Of Food Surfeit : Satiate; Feed Or Supply To Excess; Stuff; 4490 Indulge To Excess Ianything; N: Surfeiting; Excessive Amount; Ex. Surfeit Of Food Surge : Powerful Movement Of Or Like A Wave; V: 4491 Surly : Rude; Cross Supposititious : Assumed; Counterfeit; Hypothetical

Sustain : Suffer (harm Or Loss); Experience; Support; Tactile : Pertaining To The Organs Or Sense Of Touch 4501 Prop; Maintain; Keep In Existence; Nourish (to Maintain 4526 Life); Ex. Sustain The Family/the Trapped Miners Sustenance : Sustaining; Means Of Livelihood, Support, Taint : Contaminate; Cause To Lose Purity; Modify With A 4502 Food, Nourishment; Something That Maintains Life; Food 4527 Trace Of Something Bad; Ex. Tainted Reputation; N: Stain; Touch Of Decay Or Bad Influence; Cf. Touch Suture : Stitches Sewn To Hold The Cut Edges Of A Takeoff : Burlesque; Act Of Leaving The Ground 4503 Wound Or Incision; Material Used In Sewing 4528 Swagger : Walk Or Behave With An Over-Confident 4504 Manner Swarm : Large Group Of Insectmoving In A Mass; Crowd 4505 Of People Or Animals; V: Move In A Crowd Or Mass Takeoff : Burlesque; Act Of Leaving The Ground 4529 Talisman : Charm; Object Believed To Give Supernatural 4530 Powers To Or Protect Its Bearer

Swathe : Swath; Wrap Around; Bandage; Ex. One's Head Talon : Claw Of Bird 4506 Swathed Ibandages 4531 Sway : Swing From Side To Side; Influence (someone) To Tan : Convert (hide) Into Leather; Make Brown By 4507 Change One'opinion; N: 4532 Exposure To The Sun Swell : Long Wave Of Water That Movecontinuously 4508 Without Breaking; V: Swelter : (of A Person) Suffer From Oppressive Heat; Be 4509 Oppressed By Heat Swerve : Deviate; Turaside Sharply From A Straight 4510 Course; Ex. Swerve From The Principle; Ex. The Car Swerved To The Right. Swill : Drink Greedily 4511 Swindler : Cheater 4512 Swipe : Hit With A Sweeping Motion; N: 4513 Sybarite : Lover Of Luxury 4514 Sycophant : Servile Flatterer; Bootlicker; Yes Man; Adj. 4515 Sycophantic Syllogism : Logical Formula Utilizing A Major Premise, A 4516 Minor Premise And A Conclusion Sylvan : Pertaining To The Woods; Rustic 4517 Synchronous : Similarly Timed; Simultaneous With 4518 Synthesis : Combining Parts Into A Whole 4519 Synthetic : Not Natural; Artificial; Resulting From 4520 Synthesis; Ex. Synthetic Fiber; N: Tablet : Small Round Piece Of Medicine; Flat Piece Of 4521 Stone Or Metal Bearing An Inscription; Ex. Stone Tablet On The Wall Tacit : Understood (without Actually Being Expressed); 4522 Not Put Into Words; Ex. Tacit Agreement Taciturn : Habitually Silent; Talking Little 4523 Tact : Skill Or Sensitivity In Dealing With People Without 4524 Causing Offence Tactful : Careful Not To Cause Offence; Op. Tactless 4525 4550 4544 Tarry : Delay; Dawdle 4545 Tarry : Delay; Dawdle 4546 Tart : Sharp To The Taste; Acid-Tasting; Caustic; 4547 Sarcastic; Ex. Tart Apple/reply Tatter : Torn Piece Of Cloth; Adj. Tattered: (of Clothes) 4548 Old And Torn; (of A Person) Dressed In Old Torn Clothes Tatterdemalion : Ragged Fellow 4549 Taunt : Deride Or Provoke; Challenge In Derision; N: 4543 Tarnish : Make Or Become Dull Or Discolored; N: 4537 Tantamount : Equivalent In Effect Or Value; Ex. This 4538 Invasiois Tantamount To A Declaratioof War; Cf. Amount Tantrum : Fit Of Bad Temper; Fit Of Petulance; Caprice; 4539 Ex. The Child Went Into Tantrums. Tantrum : Fit Of Bad Temper; Fit Of Petulance; Caprice; 4540 Ex. The Child Went Into Tantrums. Taper : Very Thin Candle; Gradual Decrease Ithe Width Of 4541 A Long Object; V: Make Or Become Gradually Narrower Toward One End Tardy : Slow; Sluggish; Not On Time; Late; Ex. Tardy 4542 Arrival Tarn : Small Mountain Lake Tan : Convert (hide) Into Leather; Make Brown By 4533 Exposure To The Sun Tangential : Peripheral; Only Slightly Connected; 4534 Digressing Tangible : Able To Be Touched; Real; Concrete; Palpable; 4535 Possible To Realize Or Understand; Ex. Tangible Proof Tanner : Persowho Turns Animal Hides Into Leather 4536 Tantalize : Tease; Torture With Disappointment

Tendentious : Promoting A Particular Point Of View; 4576 Biased; Having Aaim; Designed To Further A Cause; Ex. Tendentious Rather Thatruth-Seeking; Cf. Tend: Move Ia Taurine : Like A Bull Tendentious : Promoting A Particular Point Of View; 4552 4577 Biased; Having Aaim; Designed To Further A Cause; Ex. Tendentious Rather Thatruth-Seeking; Cf. Tend: Move Ia Taut : Tight; Strained; Tense; Ready; Op. Slack Tender : Offer Formally; Extend; Ex. Tender One's 4553 4578 Resignation/the Exact Fare; N: Formal Offer; Money; Ex. Legal Tender; Adj: Young And Vulnerable; Sensitive To Tautological : Needlessly Repetitious; Ex. ``it Was Visible Tenet : Doctrine; Dogma 4554 To The Eye''; 4579 4551 Tautology : Unnecessary Repetitions; Pleonasm 4555 Tawdry : Cheap And Gaudy; Ex. Tawdry Jewelry 4556 4580 Tensile : Capable Of Being Stretched; Of Tension; Ex. 4581 Tensile Rubber Tenet : Doctrine; Dogma

Taunt : Deride Or Provoke; Challenge In Derision; N:

Taxonomist : Specialist In Classifying (animals, Etc.); Cf. Tension : Stretching; Condition Of Being Stretched; 4557 Taxonomy: Science Of Classification 4582 Mental Strain; Strained Relationship Between Groupor People Tedious : Boring; Tiring Tentative : Not Fully Worked Out Or Developed; 4558 4583 Provisional; Experimental; Uncertain; Hesitant; Not Definite Or Positive; Ex. Tentative Agreement/reply Tedium : Boredom; Weariness; Adj. Tedious Tenuous : Thin; Rare; Slim 4559 4584 Teetotalism : Practice Of Abstaining Totally From 4560 Alcoholic Drinks; N: Teetotaler;; Adj. Teetotal; Cf. T + Total Temerity : Boldness; Nerve; Rashness; Ex. Temerity To 4561 Ask For A Pay Increase After Only Three Day's Work Temper : Moderate; Tone Down Or Restrain; Toughen 4562 (steel) Temperament : Characteristic Frame Of Mind; 4563 Disposition; Emotional Excess; Adj. Temperamental: Of Temperament; Having Frequent Changes Of Temper; Ex. Temperament : Characteristic Frame Of Mind; 4564 Disposition; Emotional Excess; Adj. Temperamental: Of Temperament; Having Frequent Changes Of Temper; Ex. Temperament : Characteristic Frame Of Mind; 4565 Disposition; Emotional Excess; Adj. Temperamental: Of Temperament; Having Frequent Changes Of Temper; Ex. Temperate : Moderate; Restrained; Self-Controlled; 4566 Moderate In Respect To Temperature; Cf. Temperance: Moderation And Self-Restraint; Abstinence Of Alcoholic Tempestuous : Stormy; Violent; Impassioned; N: 4567 Tempest: Violent Storm Tempestuous : Stormy; Violent; Impassioned; N: 4568 Tempest: Violent Storm Tempestuous : Stormy; Violent; Impassioned; N: 4569 Tempest: Violent Storm Tempo : Speed Of Music 4570 Tenacious : Holding Fast 4571 Tenacity : Firmness; Persistency; Adhesiveness 4572 Tenancy : Possession Of Land Or Building By Rent; 4573 Period Of A Tenant'occupancy Tenant : One That Payrent To Use Property Owned By 4574 Another Tend : Have A Tendency; Take Care Of; Minister; Serve 4575 At; Apply One'attention; Attend 4597 Testator : Maker Of A Will 4598 Testy : Irritable; Short-Tempered 4599 Tether : Tie (aanimal) With A Rope Or Tether; N: Rope Or 4600 Chaito Which Aanimal Is Tied; Limit Of One's Endurance; Ex. The End Of One's Tether 4596 Tertiary : Third 4595 Terse : Concise; Abrupt; Pithy Tepid : Lukewarm; Slightly Warm; Half-Hearted; Not 4585 Eager; Ex. Tepid Reactioto The New Film; Ex. Tepid Supporter Tepid : Lukewarm; Slightly Warm; Half-Hearted; Not 4586 Eager; Ex. Tepid Reactioto The New Film; Ex. Tepid Supporter Termagant : Shrew, Scolding, Brawling Woman 4587 Terminal : Part That Formthe End; Railroad Or Bustation; 4588 Adj. Forming An End; Ending In Death; Fatal; Ex. Terminal Cancer Terminate : Bring To An End 4589 Termination : End; V: Terminate 4590 Terminology : Terms Used In A Science Or Art 4591 Terminus : Last Stop Of Railroad 4592 Terminus : Last Stop Of Railroad 4593 Terrapin : American Marsh Tortoise 4594 Terrestrial : On The Earth

Thematic : Relating To A Unifying Motif Or Idea 4601 Theocracy : Government Of A Community By Religious 4602 Leaders Theoretical : Based On Theory; Not Practical Or Applied; 4603 Hypothetical

Timbre : Quality Of A Musical Tone Produced By A 4626 Musical Instrument Timidity : Lack Of Self-Confidence Or Courage 4627

Tinge : Give A Slight Degree Of A Color Or Quality To; N: 4628 Slight Degree Of A Color Or Quality; Ex. Tinged With Grey/jealousy Therapeutic : Curative; N: Therapy Tinge : Give A Slight Degree Of A Color Or Quality To; N: 4604 4629 Slight Degree Of A Color Or Quality; Ex. Tinged With Grey/jealousy Thermal : Pertaining To Heat; Producing Heat; Warm; Ex. Tint : Slight Degree Of Color; V: Give A Tint To 4605 Thermal Bath; N: Rising Current Of Warm Air 4630 Thesis : Opinion Put Forward And Supported By 4606 Reasoned Arguments Thespian : Pertaining To Drama 4607 Thrash : Beat With A Whip Or Flail; Defeat Utterly; Talk 4608 About Thoroughly In Order To Find The Answer; Move Wildly Or Violently; Ex. The Fishethrashed About In The Threadbare : Worthrough Till The Threads Show; Shabby 4609 And Poor; Hackneyed; Ex. Threadbare Excuses Threadbare : Worthrough Till The Threads Show; Shabby 4610 And Poor; Hackneyed; Ex. Threadbare Excuses Threat : Sign Or Warning (of Coming Danger); Ex. Threat 4611 Of Rain; V: Expresa Threat; Give Warning Of (something Bad); Ex. The Cloud Threatenrain. Threnody : Song Of Lamentation; Dirge 4612 Thresh : Beat (cereal Plants) With A Machine Or Flail To 4613 Separate The Grainfrom The Straw Thrifty : Careful About Money; Economical 4614 Thrive : Prosper; Flourish 4615 4639 Tipple : Drink (alcoholic Beverages) Frequently 4631 Tirade : Long Angry Denunciatory Speech; Diatribe; 4632 Harangue; Extended Scolding; Denunciation Titanic : Gigantic 4633 Tithe : Tax Of One-Tenth 4634 Titillate : Tickle; Excite Pleasantly; Ex. Not To Titillate 4635 The Audience But To Enlighteit Title : Name (of A Book, Film, Etc.); Mark Of Rank; 4636 Formal Appellation As Of Rank Or Office (such As Lord Or General); Right Or Claim To Possession; Title : Name (of A Book, Film, Etc.); Mark Of Rank; 4637 Formal Appellation As Of Rank Or Office (such As Lord Or General); Right Or Claim To Possession; Titter : Nervous Laugh 4638 Titter : Nervous Laugh

Titular : Of A Title; Iname Only; Nominal; Having The Title 4640 Of Aoffice Without The Obligations; Ex. Titular Head Of The Company Throb : (of A Heart Or Machine) Beat Rapidly Or Violently; Toady : Flatter Of Favors 4616 N: Ex. Hearthrob: Heartbeat; Sweetheart 4641 Throes : Violent Anguish 4617 Throng : Crowd 4618 Throttle : Strangle; Regulate The Speed Of With A 4619 Throttle; N: Valve That Regulates The Flow; Cf. Throat ? Thwart : Block Or Hinder; Baffle; Frustrate 4620 Thyme : Aromatic Plant Used For Seasoning 4621 4645 Tonsure : Shaving Of The Head Especially By 4646 Persoentering Religious Orders; V: 4643 Toll : Sound (a Large Bell) Slowly At Regular Intervals; N: 4644 Sound Of A Bell; Fixed Tax Or Charge Tome : Large Volume; Book 4642 Token : Outward Sign; Ex. A Token Of Our Gratitude Toga : Roman Outer Robe

Tickle : Touch (the Body) Lightly So Ato Cause Laughter; Topography : Physical Features Of A Region 4622 Please 4647 Tickle : Touch (the Body) Lightly So Ato Cause Laughter; Torpedo : Underwater Explosive Apparatus; V: 4623 Please 4648 Tightwad : Miser; Excessively Frugal Person 4624 Tiller : Handle Used To Move Boat's Rudder (to Steer) 4625 4650 4649 Torpid : Dormant; Dull; Lethargic Torpedo : Underwater Explosive Apparatus; V:

Torpor : Lethargy; Sluggishness; Dormancy 4651 Torque : Twisting Force; Force Producing Rotation 4652 Torrent : Rushing Stream; Flood; Ex. The Raifell Itorrents. 4653 Torrid : (of Weather) Hot Or Scorching; Passionate; Ex. 4654 Torrid Love Affairs Torso : Trunk Of Statue With Head And Limbs Missing; 4655 Human Trunk Tortilla : Flat Cake Made Of Cornmeal, Etc. 4656 Tortuous : Winding; Full Of Curves; Ex. Tortuous 4657 Mountairoad Toss : Throw Lightly; Move Or Lift (the Head) With A 4658 Sudden Motion; Flip (a Coin) To Decide Something Totem : Animal, Plant, Or Natural Object Serving Aa 4659 Symbol Of A Clan Or Family; Representation Of The Symbol Of A Clan; Ex. Totem Pole Totter : Shake Or Move Unsteadily; Sway As If About To 4660 Fall Touching : Causing A Feeling Of Pity Or Sympathy; 4661 Pathetic; V: Touch: Cause To Feel Pity Or Sympathy; Adj. Touched Touchstone : Stone Used To Test The Fitness Of Gold 4662 Alloys; Criterion 4681 4678 4676

Transgression : Violation Of Law; Sin Transient : Fleeting; Quickly Passing Away; Staying For 4677 A Short Time Transition : Going From One State Of Action To Another Transition : Going From One State Of Action To Another 4679 Transitory : Impermanent; Fleeting 4680 Translucent : Partly Transparent Transmute : Change; Convert To Something Different 4682 Transparent : Permitting Light To Pass Through Freely; 4683 Easily Detected; Obvious; Clear; Ex. Transparent Lie Transpire : Exhale; Become Known; Happen 4684 Transpose : Reverse The Order Or Position Of 4685 Trappings : Outward Decorations; Ornaments 4686 Trappings : Outward Decorations; Ornaments 4687

Touchy : Over Sensitive; Easily Offended; Irascible; Traumatic : Pertaining To An Injury Caused By Violence 4663 Delicate; Needing Delicate Handling; Ex. Touchy Situation 4688 Toxic : Poisonous 4664 Tract : Propaganda Pamphlet (esp. By A Religious Or 4665 Political Group); Expanse Of Land; Regioof Indefinite Size; System Of Related Organs; Ex. Digestive Tract Tractable : Docile 4666 Traduce : Expose To Slander 4667 Travail : Strenuous Work; Toil; Painful Labor; Labor Of 4689 Childbirth Traverse : Go Through Or Across 4690 Travesty : Copy Or Example Of Something That 4691 Completely Misrepresents The True Nature Of The Real Thing; Comical Parody Or Imitation; Treatment Aimed At Tread : Walk; Trample; N: Grooved Face Of A Tire; 4692 Horizontal Part Of A Step

Trajectory : Path Taken By A Projectile; Ex. Trajectory Of Treasure : Keep Aprecious; Cherish 4668 A Bullet 4693 Tramp : Walk With A Heavy Step; Travel On Foot; N: 4669 Vagrant; One Who Travelaimlessly About; Long Walk; Sound Of Heavy Walking Trample : Step Heavily With The Feet; Crush Under The 4670 Feet Trance : Hypnotic State; Ecstatic State; Detachment 4671 From One'physical Surrounding (ain Contemplation Or Daydreaming); Cf. Transition Tranquillity : Calmness; Peace 4672 Transcend : Exceed; Surpass 4673 4698 Treasure : Keep Aprecious; Cherish 4694 Treatise : Article Treating A Subject Systematically And 4695 Thoroughly Trek : Travel; Journey 4696 Trenchant : Cutting; Keen 4697 Trenchant : Cutting; Keen

Transcendent : Exceeding Ordinary Limits; Superior; Trepidation : Fear; Trembling Agitation 4674 Surpassing; V: Transcend: Go Beyond; Exceed; Surpass; 4699 N: Transcendancy Transcribe : Copy; Write A Copy Of; N: Transcription Tribulation : Distress; Suffering 4675 4700

Tribunal : Court Of Justice 4701 Tribune : Official Of Ancient Rome Elected By The 4702 Plebianto Protect Their Rights; Protector Of The People Tribute : Tax Levied By A Ruler; Payment Made By One 4703 Nation To Another In Acknowledgment Of Submission; Mark Of Respect (such As Praise Or Gift); Ex. Pay Tribute : Tax Levied By A Ruler; Payment Made By One 4704 Nation To Another In Acknowledgment Of Submission; Mark Of Respect (such As Praise Or Gift); Ex. Pay Tribute : Tax Levied By A Ruler; Payment Made By One 4705 Nation To Another In Acknowledgment Of Submission; Mark Of Respect (such As Praise Or Gift); Ex. Pay Trickle : Flow In Dropor In A Thin Stream; N: 4706 Trickster : Person Who Cheatpeople 4707 Trident : Three-Pronged Spear 4708 Trifle : Something Of Little Importance Or Value; Small 4709 Amount; Ex. A Trifle; V: Treat Without Seriousness; Flirt Trifling : Trivial; Unimportant 4710 Trigger : Set Off; Start 4711 Trilogy : Group Of Three Works 4712 Trim : Make Neat Or Tidy By Clipping; Reduce By 4713 Removing What Iunnecessary; Ornament; Decorate (round The Edges); Ex. Trim The Cost; Ex. Jacket Trinket : Knickknack; Bauble; Cheap Jewelry 4714 Trite : Hackneyed; Commonplace 4715 Trivia : Trifles; Unimportant Matters 4716 Trivia : Trifles; Unimportant Matters 4717 Troth : Pledge Of Good Faith Especially Ibetrothal; 4718 Betrothal; Ex. By My Troth 4742 4741 4740 4736 4735 4733 4732 4726

Truncate : Cut The Top Off Truncate : Cut The Top Off; Shorten 4727 Trunk : Main Wooden Stem Of A Tree; Human Body 4728 Excluding The Head And Limbs; Torso; Prehensile Nose Of An Elephant Tryst : Meeting 4729 Tumid : (of A Part Of The Body) Swollen; Distended; 4730 Bombastic; Pompous Tumult : Commotion; Riot; Noise 4731 Turbid : Muddy; Having The Sediment Disturbed Turbulence : State Of Violent Agitation Turbulence : State Of Violent Agitation 4734 Tureen : Deep Table Dish For Holding Soup Turgid : Swollen; Distended Turmoil : Extreme Confusion; Great Commotioand 4737 Confusion; Ex. Throw The Country Into Turmoil Turncoat : Traitor 4738 Turpitude : Depravity; Baseness; Ex. Moral Turpitude 4739 Turpitude : Depravity; Baseness; Ex. Moral Turpitude Tutelage : Guardianship; Training Tutelage : Guardianship; Training Tutelary : Protective; Pertaining To A Guardianship; Ex. 4743 Tutelary Deities

Trough : Long Narrow Container For Feeding Farm Tycoon : Wealthy And Powerful Businessperson; Wealthy 4719 Animals; Lowest Point (of A Wave, Business Cycle, Etc.); 4744 Leader; Magnate; Ex. Business Tycoon Long Narrow Depressioas Betweewaves Truckle : Curry Favor; Act In An Obsequious Way Typhoon : Tropical Hurricane Or Cyclone 4720 4745 Truculence : Aggressiveness; Ferocity; Adj. Truculent: 4721 Aggressive; Pugnacious; Fierce Truculent : Aggressive; Savage 4722 Truism : Self-Evident Truth 4723 4747 Tyranny : Oppression; Cruel Government 4746 Tyro : Beginner; Novice

Ulcer : Sore Place Appearing On The Skin Inside Or 4748 Outside The Body; Ex. Stomach Ulcer; Adj. Ulcerous; V: Ulcerate Trumpery : Objects That Are Showy, Valueless, Deceptive Ulterior : Intentionally Hidden; Beyond What Is Evident; 4724 4749 Situated Beyond; Unstated And Often Questionable; Ex. Ulterior Motive Trumpery : Objects That Are Showy, Valueless, Deceptive Ultimatum : Last Demand; Last Warning; Last Statement 4725 4750 Of Conditions That Must Be Met; Ex. They Have Ignored Our Ultimatum.

Umbrage : Resentment; Anger; Sense Of Injury Or Insult; Unfettered : Liberated; Freed From Chains; V: Unfetter 4751 Ex. Take Umbrage At His Rudeness 4776 Unaccountable : Inexplicable; Impossible To Account For; Unfledged : Immature 4752 Unreasonable Or Mysterious 4777 Unassailable : Not Open To Attack; Impregnable; Not 4753 Subject To Question Unassuaged : Unsatisfied; Not Soothed 4754 Unassuming : Modest; Ex. The Champion's Unassuming 4755 Manner Unbridled : Violent; Uncontrolled; Ex. Unbridled 4756 Rage/greed Uncanny : Strange; Mysterious; Ex. Uncanny Knack 4757 Unconscionable : Unscrupulous; Not Guided By 4758 Conscience; Excessive; Beyond Reason; Ex. Unconscionable Demand Uncouth : Outlandish; Clumsy; Boorish 4759 Unction : The Act Of Anointing With Oil; Ex. Extreme 4760 Unction Unctuous : Oily; Bland; Insincerely Suave 4761 Underhand : Done Slyly And Secretly (being Dishonest); 4762 A: (underhanded) Underlying : Lying Below; Fundamental 4763 Undermine : Weaken; Sap 4764 Underscore : Underline; Emphasize 4765 4786 Unison : Unity Of Pitch (imusical Performance); Complete 4787 Accord; Ex. The Choir Sang Iunison. Universal : Characterizing Or Affecting All; General; 4788 Present Everywhere; Of The Universe; Cosmic; Ex. Universal Agreement; Ex. A Subject Of Universal Interest Unkempt : Disheveled; With Uncared-For Appearance 4789 Unfrock : Strip A Priest Or Minister Of Church Authority 4778 Ungainly : (of Someone) Awkward Imovement; Clumsy; (of 4779 Something) Unwieldy; Ex. Ungainly Dancer/instrument Unguent : Ointment 4780 Uniformity : Sameness; Monotony; Adj. Uniform: The 4781 Same All Over Unilateral : One-Sided; Involving Or Affecting Only One 4782 Side; Ex. Unilateral Declaration Unimpeachable : That Cannot Be Impeached; Beyond 4783 Doubt Or Question; Blameless And Exemplary Uninhibited : Unrepressed; Free In Behavior And Feelings 4784 Unintimidating : Unfrightening 4785 Unique : Without An Equal; Single In Kind

Unmitigated : (of Something Bad) Not Moderated; 4790 Unrelieved Or Immoderate; Without Qualification; Absolute; Ex. Unmitigated Disaster Understate : State With Lestruth Than Seemwarranted By Unravel : Disentangle; Solve 4766 The Facts; Ex. He Understated The Seriousnesof The 4791 Crime; N: Understatement; Op. Overstate Undertaker : Funeral Director; One Whose Businesito Unregenerate : Making No Attempt To Change One'bad 4767 Arrange Burials 4792 Practices Undulate : Move With A Wavelike Motion 4768 Unrequited : Not Requited; Not Reciprocated; Ex. 4793 Unrequited Love

Undulating : Moving With A Wavelike Motion; V: Undulate; Unruly : Disobedient; Lawless 4769 Cf. Und: Wave 4794 Unearth : Dig Up; Discover (facts) By Careful Searching; Unsavory : Distasteful; Disagreeable; Morally Offensive; 4770 Ex. He Unearthed Some Secrets About Her; Op. Conceal 4795 Ex. Unsavory Activity/reputation Unearthly : Not Earthy; Weird 4771 Unequivocal : Plain; Obvious; Unmistakable 4772 Unexceptionable : Entirely Acceptable; Not Offering Any 4773 Basis For Criticism Unfaltering : Steadfast 4774 Unfeigned : Genuine; Real 4775 4799 Untoward : Unexpected And Adverse; Unfortunate Or 4800 Unlucky; Ex. Untoward Encounter 4797 Unsullied : Untarnished 4798 Untenable : Insupportable Unscathed : Unharmed; Ex. Escape The Accident 4796 Unscathed Unsightly : Ugly; Unpleasant To Look At

Unwarranted : Unjustified; Groundless; Undeserved 4801 Unwieldy : Awkward (to Carry Or Move); Cumbersome; 4802 Unmanageable

Vagary : Capricious Happening; Caprice; Whim; Cf. 4826 Wander

Vagrant : Wandering From Place To Place; Roving; Stray; 4827 Moving In A Random Fashion; Ex. Vagrant Thoughts; N: Vagrancy Unwitting : Not Knowing; Unaware; Unintentional; Ex. She Vain : Full Of Self-Admiration; Conceited; Without Result; 4803 Was Their Unwitting Accomplice; Ex. Unwitting Insult; Cf. 4828 Unsuccessful; N: Vanity Wit: Know Unwonted : Unaccustomed; Unusual; Ex. He Arrived With Vain : Full Of Self-Admiration; Conceited; Without Result; 4804 Unwonted Punctuality. 4829 Unsuccessful; N: Vanity Upbraid : Scold; Reproach 4805 Upright : (sitting Or Standing) Straight Up; Honest; Moral 4806 Uproar : Noisy Confusion 4807 Uproarious : Marked By Commotioor Uproar; Very Noisy 4808 (esp. With Laughter); Hilarious; Causing Loud Laughter; Extremely Funny Upshot : Outcome 4809 Urbane : Suave; Refined; Elegant 4810 Urchin : Mischievous Child (usually A Boy) 4811 Urge : Drive Or Force Forward (by Causing Impulses); 4812 Drive To Take Action; Impel; Entreat Earnestly; Ex. Urge Horses; N: Impulse That Promptaction Urgent : Compelling Immediate Action; Pressing; 4813 Persistent; Importunate; Ex. Urgent In Hidemands Ursine : Bearlike; Pertaining To A Bear 4814 4836 Vapid : Lacking Liveliness; Dull And Unimaginative; Insipid 4837 And Flavorless; Ex. Vapid Lecture Variegate : Change The Appearance Of (by Marking With 4838 Different Colors) 4835 Vantage : Position Giving An Advantage 4830 Valediction : Saying Farewell; Expression Of Leave4831 Taking Valid : Logically Convincing; Sound; Legally Acceptable; 4832 Effective; Ex. Valid Reasoning/passport Valor : Bravery 4833 Vampire : Ghostly Being That Sucks The Blood Of The 4834 Living Vanguard : Forerunners; Advance Forces Vainglorious : Boastful; Excessively Conceited

Varnish : Paint Used To Coat A Surface With A Glossy 4839 Film; Glossy Coating Produced By Using Thisubstance; Ex. Nail Varnish; V: Usurp : Seize Another's Power Or Rank (without Legal Vassal : In Feudalism, One Who Held Land Of A Superior 4815 Authority); Supplant; Appropriate; N: Usurpation; Cf. Take 4840 Lord For One's Owuse Usurpation : Act Of Seizing Power And Rank Of Another Vaunted : Boasted; Bragged; Highly Publicized 4816 4841 Usury : Lending Money At Illegal Rates Of Interest 4817 4842 Veer : Change In Direction

Utopia : Imaginary Land With Perfect Social And Political Vegetate : Live In A Monotonous Way 4818 System 4843 Uxorious : Excessively Submissive Or Devoted To One's 4819 Wife; Cf. Uxor: Wife Vacillation : Fluctuation; Wavering 4820 Vacuous : Empty; Lacking Iideas; Inane; Stupid; Ex. 4821 Vacuous Expression; N: Vacuity Vagabond : Wanderer; Tramp 4822 Vagary : Capricious Happening; Caprice; Whim; Cf. 4823 Wander Vagary : Capricious Happening; Caprice; Whim; Cf. 4824 Wander Vagary : Capricious Happening; Caprice; Whim; Cf. 4825 Wander 4847 Vendor : Seller 4848 Veneer : Thin Layer; Cover 4849 Veneer : Thin Layer; Cover 4850 4845 Venal : Capable Of Being Bribed 4846 Vendetta : Blood Feud Vellum : Parchment 4844 Velocity : Speed

Venerate : Revere; Treat With Great Respect 4851 Venial : Forgivable; Trivial 4852 Venison : The Meat Of A Deer 4853

Verity : Quality Of Being True; Lasting Truth Or Principle; 4876 Ex. The Verity Of His Testimony; Ex. One Of The Eternal Verities Vernacular : Living Language (as Compared To The 4877 Official Language); Language Spokeia Country Or Region; Natural Style; Ex. Lapse Into The Vernacular Vernal : Pertaining To Spring 4878

Venison : Meat Of A Deer; Cf. Cow: Beef; Cf. Pig: Pork, Versatile : Having Many Talents; Capable Of Working In 4854 Ham, Bacon; Cf. Calf: Veal; Cf. Sheep: Mutton; Cf. Lamb: 4879 Many Fields Lamb Venom : Poison (of Animal); Hatred; Ex. Remarks Full Of Vertebrate : Having A Backbone Or Spinal Column; N: 4855 Venom; Adj. Venomous 4880 Group Of Animalhaving A Segmented Spinal Column Vent : Small Opening; Outlet 4856 Vent : Express; Utter 4857 Ventilate : Admit Fresh Air Into To Replace Stale Air 4858 Ventral : Abdominal 4859 4884 4883 Verve : Enthusiasm; Liveliness 4882 Vertigo : Dizziness Vertebrate : Having A Backbone Or Spinal Column; N: 4881 Group Of Animalhaving A Segmented Spinal Column Vertex : Summit

Ventriloquist : Someone Who Can Make His Or Her Voice Vestige : Trace; Remains; Ex. Vestiges Of Some Ancient 4860 Seem To Come From Another Person Or Thing 4885 Religion Venture : Risk; Expose To Risk; Dare; Undertake A Risk; Vestige : Trace; Remains; Ex. Vestiges Of Some Ancient 4861 N: 4886 Religion Venture : Risk; Expose To Risk; Dare; Undertake A Risk; Veto : Vested Power To Reject A Bill; Exercise Of 4862 N: 4887 Thiright; V: Prevent Or Forbid By Exercising The Power Of Veto Venturesome : Bold Vex : Annoy; Distress 4863 4888 Veracious : Truthful 4864 Veracity : Truthfulness; Adherence To The Truth 4865 Verbalize : To Put Into Words 4866 Verbatim : Word For Word 4867 Verbiage : Pompous Array Of Words 4868 Verbose : Wordy 4869 Verdant : Green; Covered With Greeplants Or Grass; 4870 Lush Ivegetation; Ex. Verdant Meadows Verdigris : Greecoating Or Patina Ocopper Which Has 4871 Beeexposed To The Weather 4894 Vigil : Keeping Watch (during Normal Sleeping Hours); 4895 Ex. All-Night Vigil Vigilant : Watchful; On The Alert; Watchfully Awake; Alert 4896 To Spot Danger; N: Vigilance 4891 Vicarious : Experienced As If One Were Taking Part Ithe 4892 Experience Of Another; Done By A Deputy For Other People; Acting As A Substitute; Ex. Vicarious Thrill At Vicissitude : Change Of Fortune 4893 Vie : Contend; Compete 4890 Vibrant : Full Of Vigor Or Energy; Vibrating Viable : Capable Of Maintaining Life; Feasible; Practical 4889 Or Workable; Ex. Viable Scheme Viand : Food

Verge : Border; Edge, Rim, Or Margin; Ex. On The Verge Vigilante : One Who Without Authority Assumelaw 4872 Of: Very Near To; V: Border On 4897 Enforcement Powers Verisimilar : Having The Appearance Of Truth Or Reality; 4873 Probable Or Likely To Be True; Plausible Verisimilitude : Appearance Of Truth; Quality Of 4874 Appearing To Be True Or Real; Likelihood; Ex. Verisimilitude Of Her Performance As Lady Macbeth Veritable : Being Truly So; Real Or Genuine; Actual; Not 4875 False Or Imaginary Vigilante : One Who Without Authority Assumelaw 4898 Enforcement Powers Vigilante : One Who Without Authority Assumelaw 4899 Enforcement Powers Vignette : Picture; Short Literary Sketch 4900

Vigor : Active Strength 4901 Vile : Despicable; Unpleasant; Disgusting; Ex. Vile 4902 Slander Vile : Despicable; Unpleasant; Disgusting; Ex. Vile 4903 Slander Vindictive : Disposed To Revenge; Vengeful; Out For 4904 Revenge; Spiteful; Intended To Cause Harm; Malicious; Ex. Vindictive Streak Vintner : Wine Merchant; Winemaker; Seller Of Wine 4905 Violate : Break (a Law); Defile; Desecrate; Assault 4906 Sexually; Ex. Violate Graves Viper : Poisonous Snake 4907 4932 4926

Vivacious : Animated; Gay Vivacious : Animated; Gay 4927 Vivid : (of Light Or Color) Bright And Distinct; Evoking 4928 Lifelike Mental Images; Ex. Vivid Red Hair/description Vivisection : Act Of Dissecting Living Animals 4929 Vixen : Female Fox; Ill-Tempered Woman 4930 Vociferous : Clamorous; Noisy 4931 Vogue : Popular Fashion; Ex. Jeans Became The Vogue.

Virile : Manly; Having Masculine Spirit Or Strength; Full Of Volatile : Changeable; Of A Quickly Changing Nature (as 4908 Strength 4933 Of Temper); Mercurial; Tending To Violence; Evaporating Rapidly; Ex. Volatile Character/situatioithe Street Virtual : In Essence; Existing In Essence Though Not In Volition : Act Of Using One's Will; Act Of Making A 4909 Actual Form; For Practical Purposes; Ex. Virtual 4934 Conscious Choice; Ex. She Selected This Dress Of Her Ruler/space Own Volition. Virtue : Goodness; Moral Excellence; Good Quality; Volley : Simultaneoudischarge Of A Number Of Shots; V: 4910 Advantage; Ex. By Virtue Of; Ex. Make A Virtue Of 4935 Necessity Virtuoso : Highly Skilled Artist (esp. Imusic); Ex. Piano Voluble : Fluent; Glib 4911 Virtuoso 4936 Virulent : Extremely Poisonous 4912 Virus : Disease Communicator 4913 Visage : Face; Appearance 4914 Visceral : Felt In One's Inner Organs 4915 Viscid : Adhesive; Gluey 4916 Viscous : Sticky; Gluey 4917 Vise : Vice; Tool For Holding Work Iplace; Clamping 4918 Device Vision : Eyesight; Foresight; Mental Image Produced By 4919 The Imagination; Experience Of Seeing The Supernatural Visionary : Produced By Imagination; Fanciful; Mystical 4920 Vital : Vibrant And Lively; Critical; Living, Breathing 4921 Vitiate : Spoil The Effect Of; Make Inoperative 4922 Vitreous : Pertaining To Or Resembling Glass 4923 Vitriolic : Corrosive; Sarcastic 4924 Vituperative : Abusive; Scolding 4925 4949 Wade : Walk Through A Substance, Such Awater, That 4950 Impedemovement 4948 Vying : Contending 4947 Vulture : Carrion-Eating Birds 4937 Voluptuous : Sensual; Of Or Giving Sensual Pleasure; 4938 Indulging In Sensual Pleasures; Ex. Voluptuoulines; Ex. Voluptuoulife Of The Romans; N: Voluptuary: Voodoo : Religion Practiced Chiefly In Haiti 4939 Voracious : Ravenous; Eating Large Quantities Of Food; 4940 Exceedingly Eager; Insatiable; Ex. Voracious Animal/reader Vortex : Whirlwind; Whirlpool; Center Of Turbulence; 4941 Predicament Into Which One Is Inexorably Plunged Vouch : Give A Personal Guarantee; Ex. I Can Vouch For 4942 Hiintegrity; N: Voucher Vouchsafe : Grant Condescendingly; Guarantee; Ex. I 4943 Casafely Vouchsafe You Fair Returoyour Investment Vulgar : Of The Common People; Deficient In Refinement; 4944 Not Refined; Coarse; Ex. Vulgar Display Of Wealth; N: Vulgarism: Vulgarity; Crudely Indecent Word; Cf. Vulgar : Of The Common People; Deficient In Refinement; 4945 Not Refined; Coarse; Ex. Vulgar Display Of Wealth; N: Vulgarism: Vulgarity; Crudely Indecent Word; Cf. Vulnerable : Susceptible To Wounds 4946 Vulpine : Like A Fox; Crafty Voluminous : Bulky; Large

Waver : Move Or Swing Back And Forth; Be Uncertain Or 4976 Unsteady In Decision Or Movement; Ex. Wavering Between Accepting And Refusing Waft : Move Gently (iair Or Iseas) By Wind Or Waves; Ex. Wax : Increase; Grow 4952 Leaves Wafting Past The Window 4977 4951 Wag : Shake Repeatedly From Side To Side; Ex. The 4953 Dog Wagged Ittail; N: Humorouperson; Wit Wage : Begin And Continue (a War) 4954 Waggish : Mischievous; Humorous; Tricky 4955 Waif : Homeless Child Or Animal; Ex. Waifs And Strays 4956 Waive : Give Up Temporarily; Yield 4957 Wake : Trail Of Ship Or Other Object Through Water; 4958 Path Of Something That Has Gone Before; Ex. Hunger Followed Ithe Wake Of The War Wallow : Roll Imud; Indulge In; (of A Ship) Roll Ia Rough 4959 Sea; Become Helpless; Ex. Wallow Ithe Mud/luxury Wallow : Roll Imud; Indulge In; (of A Ship) Roll Ia Rough 4960 Sea; Become Helpless; Ex. Wallow Ithe Mud/luxury Wan : Having A Pale Or Sickly Color; Pallid 4961 Wanderlust : Strong Longing To Travel 4962 Wangle : Achieve By Cleverness Or Trick; Wiggle Out; 4963 Fake; Ex. She Tried To Wangle Ainvitatioto The Party. Wangle : Achieve By Cleverness Or Trick; Wiggle Out; 4964 Fake; Ex. She Tried To Wangle Ainvitatioto The Party. Wanton : Unrestrained; Gratuitously Cruel; Willfully 4965 Malicious; Unchaste; Sexually Improper; Promiscuous; Ex. Wantospending/killing; Cf. Having No Just Cause Ward : Administrative Division Of A City; Division In A 4966 Hospital Or Prison; Incompetent Person Placed Under The Protection Of A Guardian; V: Guard; Ward Off: Avert Warp : Twist Out Of Shape; N: 4967 Warrant : Justification; Written Order That 4968 Serveaauthorization (esp. A Judicial Writ); Ex. Search/death Warrant; V: Justify; Guarantee Warranted : Justified; Authorized 4969 Warranty : Guarantee; Assurance By Seller 4970 Warren : Tunnels In Which Rabbits Live; Crowded 4971 Conditions In Which People Live Wary : Very Cautious 4972 Wastrel : Profligate 4973 Wastrel : Profligate 4974 Wastrel : Profligate 4975 4997 Whittle : Pare; Cut Away Thibits (from Wood); Fashioithis 4998 Way; Reduce Gradually; Trim Wholesome : Conducive To Mental Or Physical Health; 4999 Healthful Whorl : Ring Of Leaves Around Stem; Ring; Circular 5000 Arrangement; Ex. Whorls Othe Fingers 4987 Whet : Sharpen; Stimulate; Ex. Whet Someone's 4988 Appetite Whiff : Puff Or Gust (of Air, Scent, Etc.); Short-Lasting 4989 Smell; Hint; Ex. Whiff Of Perfume/scandal Whiff : Puff Or Gust (of Air, Scent, Etc.); Short-Lasting 4990 Smell; Hint; Ex. Whiff Of Perfume/scandal Whim : Sudden Capriciouidea; Fancy 4991 Whimsical : Capricious; Fanciful; Quaint 4992 Whimsy : Whim; Tendency To Behave Amusingly 4993 Strangely; Ex. Story Full Of Whimsy Whimsy : Whim; Tendency To Behave Amusingly 4994 Strangely; Ex. Story Full Of Whimsy Whine : Complain (in A Sad Voice); Make A High Sad 4995 Sound (ain Pain Or Supplication) Whinny : Neigh Like A Horse 4996 Whit : Small Amount; Smallest Speck; Ex. Not A Whit Of 4982 Well-Bred : Of Good Upbringing; Well-Mannered And 4983 Refined Welt : Mark From A Beating Or Whipping 4984 Welter : Confusion; Turmoil; Confused Mass; Bewildering 4985 Jumble; Ex. Welter Of Data Wheedle : Deceive, Persuade, Or Obtaiby Flattery; 4986 Cajole; Coax; Ex. Wheedle A Promise Out Of Her Whelp : Young Wolf, Dog, Tiger, Etc. 4981 Weird : Eerie; Strange; Unnatural 4980 Weather : Endure The Effect Of Weather Or Other Forces Waylay : Ambush; Lie In Want 4978 Wean : Accustom A Baby Not To Nurse; Give Up A 4979 Cherished Activity Weary : Tired After Long Work; V:

Waffle : Speak Equivocally About Aissue; N:

Wiggle : Wriggle; Move From Side To Side With Irregular 5001 Twisting Motions Willful : Intentional; Headstrong 5002 Willowy : Flexible; Pliant; Slender; Cf. Willow 5003 Wilt : Loose Freshness; Droop 5004 Wily : Cunning; Artful 5005 Wince : Move Back Suddenly; Shrink Back; Flinch; Ex. 5006 She Winced As She Touched The Cold Body. Windfall : Unexpected Lucky Event 5007 Winnow : Sift; Separate Good Parts From Bad 5008 Winsome : Agreeable; Gracious; Engaging 5009 Wisp : Small Bunch (of Hair); Faint Streak (of Smoke) 5010 Wispy : Thin; Slight; Barely Discernible 5011 Wistful : Vaguely Longing; Sadly Thoughtful 5012 Withdrawn : Introverted; Retiring; Remote 5013 Wither : Shrivel; Decay 5014 Withhold : Refuse To Give; Hold Back; Ex. Withholding 5015 Tax Withstand : Stand Up Against; Resist Successfully 5016 Witless : Foolish; Idiotic 5017 Witticism : Witty Saying; Facetious Remark 5018 Wizardry : Sorcery; Magic 5019 Wizened : Shriveled; Withered; Ex. Wizened Apple/old 5020 Lady Woe : Great Sorrow; Deep Inconsolable Grief; Affliction; 5021 Suffering; Ex. Financial Woes Woeful : Sad; (of Something Bad) Deplorable; Deplorably 5022 Bad; Ex. Woeful Housing Conditions Wont : Custom, Habitual Procedure 5023 Worldly : Engrossed In Matters Of This Earth; Not 5024 Spiritual Wraith : Ghost; Phantom Of A Living Person 5025

Wrangle : Quarrel; Obtain Through Arguing 5026 Wrath : Anger; Fury 5027 Wrath : Anger; Fury 5028 Wreak : Inflict; Ex. Wreak One's Vengeance On 5029 Wrench : Twist; Pull; Strain; Ex. He Wrenched The Gun 5030 Out Of Her Hands. Wrest : Obtaiby Pulling Violently; Pull Away; Take By 5031 Violence; Ex. Wrest Victory From Their Grasp Wretch : Miserable Person; Bad Or Despicable Person; 5032 Adj. Wretched: Miserable; Bad; Contemptible; Vile Wring : Twist (to Extract Liquid); Extract By Twisting; 5033 Wrench Painfully (neckor Hands) Wrinkle : Small Ridge On A Smooth Surface (face Or 5034 Cloth); V: Writ : Writtecommand Issued By A Court (telling 5035 Someone To Do Or Not To Do Something) Writhe : Squirm; Twist 5036 Wrongheaded : Stubbornly Wrong 5037 Wry : Twisted; With A Humorous Twist 5038 Xenophobia : Fear Or Hatred Of Foreigners 5039 Yen : Strong Desire; Longing; Urge; Ex. Yen For Travel 5040 Yeoman : Man Owning Small Estate; Middle-Class 5041 Farmer Yield : Amount Produced; Crop; Income On Investment 5042 Yield : Give In; Surrender 5043 Yoke : Join Together; Unite 5044 Yokel : Country Bumpkin 5045 Yore : Time Long Past; Ex. Ithe Days Of Yore 5046 Zany : Crazy; Comic 5047 Zeal : Eager Enthusiasm (to A Cause Or Ideal); Adj. 5048 Zealous Zealot : Fanatic; Person Who Shows Excessive Zeal 5049 Zenith : Point Directly Overhead In The Sky; Summit 5050

Zephyr : Gentle Breeze; West Wind 5051 Zest : Outer Skin Of An Orange Used For Giving A 5052 Special Taste To Food; Spice; Interest; Flavor; Spirited Enjoyment; Ex. Add A Certain Zest To The Affair; Ex.