Manhattan GRE Advanced Wordlist 500

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1. abase Degrade or humble; to lower in rank, status, 25. antithetical Directly opposed, opposite; involving
or esteem antithesis (the rhetorical act of placing two
phrases opposite one another for contrast, as
2. abeyance Temporary suspension, inactivity
in love me or hate me)
3. abreast Side-by-side. The more common "abreast of"
26. apostate Person who deserts a party, cause, religion,
means keeping up with, staying aware of, or
etc.
remaining equal in progress with.
27. apostle Pioneer of a reform movement (originally, an
4. abscission Cutting off; sudden termination; the
early follower of Jesus)
separation of leaves, petals, or other parts
from a plant or animal 28. apposite Highly appropriate, suitable, or relevant

5. abscond Depart suddenly and secretively 29. apprise Inform, give notice to

6. abyss A deep and vast space or cavity; anything 30. approbation Praise or approval, especially formal approval
profound or infinite
31. appropriate Set aside or authorize (such as money) for a
7. accede Agree, give consent; assume power (usually particular purpose; take for one's own use
as "accede to")
32. arbiter Judge, umpire, person empowered to decide
8. accretion Gradual increase; an added part or addition matters at hand
9. acerbic Sour; harsh or severe 33. ardent Very passionate, devoted, or enthusiastic

10. acidulous Slightly acid or sour; sharp or caustic 34. arrogate Claim or take presumptuously or without the
right to do so
11. acumen Keen, quick, accurate insight or judgment
35. ascribe Assign or credit to a certain cause or source
12. adulterate Make impure by adding inappropriate or
inferior ingredients 36. aseptic Free from germs

13. adumbrate Give a rough outline of; foreshadow; reveal 37. asperity Rigor, severity; harshness or sharpness of
only partially; obscure tone; roughness of surface
14. aerie Dwelling or fortress built on a high place; the 38. aspersions Damaging remarks, defamation, slander
nest of a bird of prey, such as an eagle or
39. assail Attack violently, assault
hawk, built on a mountain or cliff
40. assiduous Persevering, diligent, constant
15. albeit Although, even though
41. attenuate Weaken or thin out
16. aloof Distant physically or emotionally; reserved;
indifferent 42. attuned In harmony; in sympathetic relationship
17. amalgamate Blend, merge, or unite 43. augury Telling the future, such as through
18. ameliorate Improve; make better or more bearable supernatural means
44. august Venerable, majestic; inspiring admiration
19. amortize Gradually pay off a debt, or gradually write off
an asset 45. avarice Insatiable greed; a miserly desire to hoard
20. anachronism Something that is not in its correct historical wealth
time; a mistake in chronology, such as by 46. axiom Self-evident truth requiring no proof;
assigning a person or event to the wrong time universally or generally accepted principle
period
47. balloon Swell or puff out; increase rapidly
21. analgesia Pain relief; inability to feel pain
48. banal Lacking freshness and originality; clich
22. annul Make void or null, cancel, abolish (usually of
49. bane Something that ruins or spoils
laws or other established rules)
23. anodyne Medicine that relieves pain (noun); soothing, 50. baying Howling in a deep way, like a dog or wolf
relieving pain (adj) 51. beneficent Doing good
24. antedate Be older than, precede in time; assign to an 52. bent Personal inclination or tendency
earlier date
53. besiege Attack, overwhelm, crowd in on or surround

54. bevy Group of birds or other animals that stay close

together; any large group
55. bifurcate To fork into two branches or divide into two 82. contraries Things that are opposing; either of two
halves opposite things
56. bilk Cheat or defraud 83. contrite Remorseful; feeling sorry for one's offenses
or sins
57. blight Disease that kills plants rapidly, or any cause
of decay or destruction (noun); ruin or cause 84. contumacious Rebellious; stubbornly disobedient
to wither (verb)
85. convoke Call together, as to a meeting
58. blithe Joyous, merry; excessively carefree (so as to
86. cosset Treat as a pet, pamper
ignore more important concerns)
87. coterie Close or exclusive group, clique
59. bombastic (Of speech or writing) far too showy or
dramatic than is appropriate; pretentious 88. cupidity Greed, great or excessive desire
60. bonhomie Friendliness, open and simple good 89. curmudgeon Bad-tempered, difficult person; grouch
heartedness
90. declaim Speak in an impassioned, pompous, or
61. brandish Shake, wave, or flourish, as a weapon oratorical manner; give a formal speech
62. brook Suffer or tolerate 91. declivity Downward slope
63. bucolic Pertaining to shepherds; suggesting a 92. delimit Fix, mark, or define the boundaries of
peaceful and pleasant view of rural life
93. demagogue A leader who lies and gains power by
64. burnish Polish, make smooth and lustrous arousing the passions and especially
65. calumny Malicious lie intended to hurt someone's prejudices of the people
reputation; the act of telling such lies 94. demur Show reluctance or object, especially for
66. canard Rumor, a false or baseless story moral reasons

67. cardinal Chief, most important 95. desultory Lacking consistency or order, disconnected,
sporadic; going off topic
68. catholic Universal, broad-minded
96. diaphanous Very sheer, fine, translucent
69. chicanery Trickery, deception by knowingly false
97. dichotomy Division into two parts or into two
arguments
contradictory groups
70. circumscribe Strictly limit a role, range of activity, or area;
98. dictum Formal or authoritative pronouncement;
in math, to be constructed around so as to
saying or proverb
touch as many points as possible
99. diffident Lacking confidence, shy
71. circumspect Cautious, prudent; careful to consider the
circumstances and consequences 100. diffuse Spread widely, disseminate (verb);
72. clamber Climb awkwardly or with difficulty, scramble dispersed, widely spread out, or wordy and
going off-topic (adj)
73. cloying Disgustingly or distastefully sweet
101. dilate To become wider or make wider, cause to
74. coagulate Cause a liquid to become solid or semisolid expand; to speak or write at length,
elaborate upon
75. coda Final part of a musical composition; an
ending, esp. one that sums up what has come 102. dilatory Slow, late; procrastinating or stalling for
before time
76. coffer Chest for storing valuables; financial 103. dilettante Person who takes up an art or activity for
resources, a treasury amusement only or in a superficial way
77. collude Conspire; cooperate for illegal or fraudulent 104. dirge A funeral or mourning song or poem
purposes
105. discomfiting Disconcerting, confusing, frustrating
78. compendium Concise but complete summary; a list or
106. discordant Harsh or inharmonious in sound;
collection
disagreeing, incongruous
79. complaisant Eager to please; cheerfully complying
107. discrete Separate, distinct, detached, existing as
80. confound Confuse, frustrate; mix up or make worse individual parts
81. connote Suggest or imply in addition to the precise, 108. disparage Belittle, put down; bring shame upon,
literal meaning discredit
109. disparate Distinct, different 134. epicure Person with cultivated, refined tastes,
esp. in food and wine
110. dissemble Mislead, conceal the truth, put on a false
appearance of 135. equanimity Composure, evenness of mind; mental or
emotional stability, esp. under stress
111. dissolution Dissolving, the state of having been dissolved;
breaking bonds or breaking up of a group of 136. equivocate Use unclear language to deceive or avoid
people; death, disintegration; sinking into committing to a position
extreme hedonism, vice, and degradation 137. ersatz Artificial, synthetic; being an inferior
112. distaff Female, esp. relating to the maternal side of the substitute
family; women or women's work; a staff that 138. erstwhile Former, previous (adj); in the past,
holds wool or flax for spinning formerly (adv)
113. distend Swell, expand, stretch, bloat 139. ethos The character, personality, or moral
114. dither Act indecisively (verb); a state of fear or values specific to a person, group, time
trembling excitement period, etc.

115. diurnal Occurring every day; happening in the daytime 140. euphemism Substitution of a mild, inoffensive, or
(rather than at night) indirect expression for one that is
considered offensive or too direct
116. doctrinaire Person who applies doctrine in an impractical
or rigid and close-minded way (noun); merely 141. euphony Pleasing or sweet sound, especially as
theoretical, impractical, or fanatical about formed by a harmonious use of words
other people accepting one's ideas (adj) 142. exigent Requiring immediate attention, action,
117. doff Take off (such as clothes), put aside; remove or aid; excessively demanding
one's hat as a gesture 143. exonerate Clear from blame or accusation; free from
118. dovetail Join or fit together a responsibility

119. droll Funny in an odd way 144. expedient Suitable, proper; effective, often at the
expense of ethics or other considerations
120. dupe Person who is easily fooled or used (noun); to
145. expurgate Censor; remove objectionable or
fool or exploit (verb)
offensive parts
121. duplicity Deceit, double-dealing, acting in two different
146. extemporaneous Done without preparation (esp. of a
ways for the purpose of deception
speech), or with some preparation but no
122. dyspeptic Grumpy, pessimistic, irritable; suffering from notes; improvised, done on the spur of
dyspepsia (indigestion) the moment
123. ebullient Very enthusiastic, lively, excited; bubbling as 147. faction Group or clique within a larger
though being boiled organization; party strife and dissension
124. echelon A level, rank or grade; the people at that level 148. fallow Left unplanted (of land); not in use
125. edify Uplift, enlighten, instruct or improve in a 149. fastidious Excessively particular, difficult to please;
spiritual or moral way painstaking, meticulous, requiring
126. effigy Representation or image of a person, esp. a excessive attention to detail
crude facsimile used to mock a hated person 150. fatuous Foolish, silly, esp. in a smug or
127. effrontery Shameless boldness complacent manner

128. egress An exit or the action of exiting 151. fawn Show affection or try to please in the
manner of a dog; try to win favor through
129. elegy Song or poem of sorrow, esp. for a deceased flattery and submissive behavior
person
152. fecund Fruitful, fertile; capable of abundantly
130. emaciate Make abnormally thin, cause to physically producing offspring, vegetation, or
waste away creative or intellectual work
131. encomium Warm, glowing praise, esp. a formal 153. felicitous Admirably appropriate, very well-suited
expression of praise for the occasion; pleasant, fortunate,
132. endemic Native, local; natural, specific to, or confined to marked by happiness
a particular place 154. fervid Very hot; heated in passion or
133. engender Produce, give rise to, cause to exist; procreate enthusiasm
155. fetid Stinking; having an offensive smell 177. grandiloquent Relating to lofty speech, esp. to the point of
being pompous, overblown, bombastic
156. fledgling A young bird that has just recently gotten its
feathers, an inexperienced person (noun); new 178. grandstand Perform showily in an attempt to impress
or inexperienced (adj) onlookers

157. florid Reddish or rosy; flowery, showy, or excessively 179. grating Irritating; harsh or discordant (of a noise);
fancy scraping

158. flout Treat with disdain, contempt, or scorn (usually 180. grievous Causing grief or suffering; very serious,
of rules) grave; flagrant, outrageous

159. fluke Stroke of luck, something accidentally successful 181. grouse Complain or grumble (verb); a reason for
complaint (noun)
160. forage Wander in search of; rummage, hunt, make a
raid 182. grovel Creep or crawl with one's face to the ground,
prostrate oneself as a token of subservience,
161. ford Place where a river or similar body of water is
degrade or abase oneself
shallow enough to walk or ride a vehicle across
(noun); to cross at such a place (verb) 183. halcyon Calm and peaceful, carefree; prosperous,
successful, happy
162. forestall Delay, hinder, prevent by taking action
beforehand 184. hallmark A mark indicating quality, purity,
genuineness, etc.; any distinguishing
163. fortuitous Happening by chance; lucky
characteristic
164. fracas Noisy disturbance or fight; brawl 185. hand- Grasping, squeezing, etc. of the hands as an
165. fractious Unruly, troublemaking; irritable wringing expression of nervousness, guilt, etc.;
extend debate over what to do about an issue
166. frenetic Wildly excited, frantic, distracted
186. hapless Unlucky, unfortunate
167. fulminate Explode, detonate; attack verbally in a vehement,
thunderous way 187. harangue Long, intense verbal attack, esp. when
delivered publicly
168. furtive Done secretly; stealthy, sly, shifty
188. harrow Farming tool that breaks up soil (noun);
169. gambol Frolic; skip or leap playfully painfully disturb or distress (verb)
170. garner Gather and store; amass, collect 189. hedge Avoid commitment by leaving provisions for
withdrawal or changing one's mind; protect
171. gestation Pregnancy; the period from conception until
a bet by also betting on the other side
birth of an animal or (metaphorically) of an idea
or plan 190. hegemony Domination, authority; influence by one
country over others socially, culturally,
172. glacial Pertaining to glaciers; cold, icy, slow,
economically, etc.
unsympathetic
191. hermetic Airtight, sealed, isolated; reclusive;
173. glower Stare in an angry, sullen way
pertaining to alchemy, occult
174. goad Urge on (as cattle) with a pointed or electrically
192. hew Strike, chop, or hack (as with an axe,
charged stick; spur on, stimulate, encourage
sword. etc.); make or shape something
175. gouge Scooping or digging tool, like a chisel, or a hole (such as a statue) with a cutting tool
made with such a tool (noun); cut or scoop out;
193. hoary Very old, gray or white as from old age
force out a person's eye with one's thumb;
swindle, extort money from (verb) 194. homage Honor or respect demonstrated publicly
176. graft Insert part of a plant into another plant, where it 195. hoodwink Trick, deceive
continues to grow; join living tissue (such as
196. hotly In an intense, fiery, or heated way
skin) to part of the body where it will continue to
live and grow; attach as if by grafting (verb); the 197. husband Manage prudently, sparingly, or
part so grafted (as in a graft of skin); the act of economically; conserve
acquiring money or other benefits through illegal
198. iconoclast Attacker of cherished beliefs or institutions
means, esp. by abusing one's power (noun)
199. idolatry Idol worship; excessive or unthinking
devotion or adoration
200. idyllic Presenting a positive, peaceful view of rural 229. iniquity Injustice, wickedness, sin
life (as poetry or prose); pleasant in a
230. inordinate Excessive, not within proper limits,
natural, simple way
unrestrained
201. ignoble Not noble; having mean, base, low motives;
231. inquest Legal or judicial inquiry, especially before a
low quality
jury and especially made by a coroner into the
202. imbue Permeate or saturate, as dye in a fabric; cause of someone's death; the results of such
influence throughout an inquiry
203. immutable Unchangeable 232. insensible Incapable of feeling; unconscious, unaware
204. impasse Position or road from which there is no 233. insinuate Hint, suggest slyly; introduce (an idea) into
escape; deadlock someone's mind in a subtle, artful way
205. impassive Not having or not showing physical feeling 234. insipid Dull, stale, lacking taste or interest
or emotion
235. insular Pertaining to an island; detached, standing
206. impecunious Poor, without money alone; narrow-minded, provincial
207. imperious Commanding, domineering; acting like a 236. insurrection Rebellion or revolt against a government or
high-ranking person; urgent similarly established authority
208. impermeable Impassable, not allowing passage through 237. inter Bury (a dead body) or place in a tomb
(such as by a liquid)
238. interplay Interaction, reciprocal relationship or
209. imperturbable Calm, not able to be upset or agitated influence
210. impervious Impenetrable, not able to be harmed or 239. interregnum A time in between two reigns or regimes
emotionally disturbed during which there is no ruler; a period
211. impetuous Passionately impulsive, marked by sudden, during which government does not function;
hasty emotion; forceful, violent any period of freedom from authority or break
or interruption in a series
212. impious Not religious, lacking reverence, ungodly
240. intransigent Refusing to compromise, inflexible, having
213. implacable Not able to be appeased, calmed, or extreme attitudes
satisfied
241. inundate Flood, cover with water, overwhelm
214. imprecation Curse; prayer for harm to come to someone
242. inure Toughen up; accustom or habituate to pain,
215. impugn Attack the truth or integrity of hardship, etc.
216. impute Credit, attribute; lay blame or responsibility 243. invective Violent denunciation; accusations, insults, or
for (sometimes falsely) verbal abuse
217. incarnadine Blood red or flesh-colored 244. inveigle Entice, lure; get something by flattery,
cleverness, or offering incentives
218. inconstancy Fickleness, unreliability; the state of
changing without good reason 245. investiture Investing; formally giving someone a right or
title
219. inculcate Teach persistently, implant (an idea) in a
person 246. invidious Hateful, offensive, injurious
220. indefatigable Untiring, not able to become fatigued 247. irascible Irritable, easily angered
221. indigence Extreme poverty 248. irresolute Wavering, not sure how to proceed, not firm
in one's decision-making
222. indolent Lazy, slothful
249. itinerant Traveling from place to place, esp. as part of a
223. inert Inactive; having little or no power to move
job
224. inexorable Relentless, unyielding; not moved by
250. itinerary Travel schedule; detailed plan for a journey
pleading
251. jettison Discard, cast off; throw items overboard in
225. infallible Incapable of error; certain
order to lighten a ship in an emergency
226. ingrate Ungrateful person
252. jingoism Excessive, loud patriotism and aggressive,
227. ingratiate Make an effort to gain favor with warlike foreign policy

228. inimical Hostile, adverse, harmful

253. juxtapose Place side by side (either physically or in a 280. malediction A curse
metaphorical way, such as to make a
281. malinger Pretend to be sick, esp. to get out of work,
comparison)
duties, etc.
254. kindle Ignite, cause to begin burning; incite,
282. manifest Obvious, apparent, perceptible to the eye
arouse, inflame
(adj); to show, make clear, or prove (verb)
255. kinetic Pertaining to motion
283. mannered Having a particular manner, esp. an
256. knell The sound made by a bell for a funeral, or artificial one
any sad sound or signal of a failure, death,
284. mar Damage, spoil, ruin
ending, etc. (noun); to make such a sound
(verb) 285. martinet Person who adheres to rules extremely
closely; strict disciplinarian
257. lachrymose Tearful, mournful
286. maudlin Excessively sentimental, showing sadness
258. larceny Theft
or some other emotion in a foolish or silly
259. largess or Generosity, the giving of money or gifts way
largesse (esp. with the implication that the giver is a 287. maxim A general truth or fundamental principle,
bit superior to the recipient) esp. expressed as a proverb or saying
260. latent Potential; existing but not visible or active 288. mendicant Beggar, or religious follower who lives by
261. laudable Worthy of praise begging

262. lax Not strict; careless, loose, slack 289. meretricious Attractive in a vulgar or flashy way, tawdry;
deceptive
263. leery Suspicious or wary
290. metaphysical Concerned with abstract thought, related to
264. legerdemain Slight-of-hand (magic as performed by a metaphysics (branch of philosophy
magician); trickery or deception concerned with explaining the nature of
265. lethargic Lazy, drowsy, or sluggish being and of the world); very subtle or
abstruse
266. licentious Sexually unrestrained; immoral; ignoring
291. milieu Environment, atmosphere; the
the rules
environmental setting in which something
267. limpid Clear, transparent; completely calm happens or develops
268. lionize Treat like a celebrity 292. militate Have a great effect, weigh heavily (often as
militate against)
269. lissome Flexible, supple, agile
293. mired Stuck, entangled (in something, like a
270. listless Spiritless, lacking interest or energy
swamp or muddy area), soiled
271. livid Furiously angry, enraged 294. mirth Jollity, merriment; amusement or laughter
272. lugubrious Mournful, gloomy (sometimes in an 295. misanthrope Hater of humankind
exaggerated way) or
273. lumber Walk in a heavy or clumsy way, sometimes misanthropist
due to being weighed down 296. missive Letter, written message
274. luminous Shining, radiant, well-lit; brilliant or
297. modicum A little bit or limited quantity
enlightening
298. modish Stylish, contemporary
275. lurid Gruesome or excessively vivid; sensational,
shocking, unrestrained 299. molt Shed or cast off, esp. to regularly shed skin,
276. machination Crafty schemes or plots feathers, etc. (as a snake)
or 300. monastic Relating to or resembling a monastery
machinations (where monks or nuns live), esp. by being
277. maelstrom Violent whirlpool; any chaotic, turbulent quiet, secluded, contemplative, strict,
situation and/or lacking luxuries

278. magnanimous High-minded, noble, lofty; generous in 301. morose Gloomy, sullen
forgiving others, free of resentment 302. multifarious Diverse, having a lot of variety
279. magnate Very important or influential person, esp. in 303. munificent Generous, giving liberally
business
304. myopic Near-sighted; lacking long-term thinking, 330. pare Peel or cut off the outer layer (such as
short-sighted peeling fruit with a knife), reduce or trim as
if cutting off the outer parts
305. nadir Lowest point
331. parley Discussion, negotiation, esp. between
306. neologism New word or phrase (or a new meaning
enemies (noun); to have such a discussion
applied to an existing word or phrase)
(verb)
307. neophyte Beginner, novice; person newly converted to a
332. parry Deflect or avoid (esp. a blow or attack);
religion
skillfully evade (a question)
308. nettle Irritate, sting, or annoy
333. pastiche Mix of incongruous parts; artistic work
309. noisome Offensive, disgusting; harmful imitating the work of other artists, often
satirically
310. nominal Trivial, so small as to be unimportant; in
name only, so-called 334. pathogenic Capable of producing disease

311. nontrivial Important or big enough to matter 335. pedant Person who pays excessive attention to book
learning and rules, or who uses his or her
312. normative Implying or attempting to establish a norm;
learning to show off
expressing value judgments or telling people
what to do (rather than merely describing that 336. peddle Travel around while selling; sell illegally;
which is happening) give out or disseminate

313. obdurate Stubborn, hardhearted, hardened in 337. pejorative Disparaging, derogatory, belittling (adj); a
wrongdoing name or word that is disparaging (noun)

314. oblique Slanting or sloping; indirect, misleading, or 338. pellucid Transparent, translucent; clear, easy to
evasive understand

315. occlude Stop up, close, shut in or shut off 339. penitent Regretful, feeling remorse for one's sins or
misdeeds (adj); a person who feels this way
316. opine Express an opinion
(noun)
317. opprobrium Disgrace and disapproval that result from 340. penumbra Outer part of a shadow from an eclipse; any
outrageously shameful actions surrounding region, fringe, periphery; any
318. orotund Full, rich, and clear (of the voice or area where something "sort of" exists
speaking); pompous, bombastic 341. penury Extreme poverty or scarcity
319. ossify Become bone or become hard like bone;
342. per se Intrinsically; by itself; in itself
become inflexible in attitudes, opinions, etc.
343. peregrinate Travel from place to place, esp. on foot
320. ostensible or Professed, evident, or pretended; outwardly
ostensive appearing in a certain way 344. perennial Lasting through the years or indefinitely,
enduring; recurring
321. ostentatious Pretentious, boastful showiness
345. perfunctory Done superficially, without much care, or
322. overwrought Overly nervous, agitated, or excited; too
merely as routine
ornate, elaborate, or fussy; overdone
346. peripatetic Journeying from place to place; traveling on
323. palatial Suitable for or resembling a palace,
foot
magnificent
347. pernicious Very harmful or destructive, deadly
324. palliate Make less serious or severe; relieve symptoms
of an illness 348. perspicacious Having penetrating insight or good
discernment
325. pallid Abnormally pale (as skin); lacking color or
vitality 349. phalanx Formation of soldiers carrying shields close
together for defense; any very close group of
326. panache Flair, style, swagger; a flamboyant or grand
people
way of acting
350. philistine Person deficient in or hostile to culture
327. panegyric Formal or lofty expression of praise
351. phlegmatic Apathetic, sluggish, not easily excited or
328. panoply Splendid, wide-ranging, impressive display or
made emotional
array
352. platitude A shallow, overused statement; cliche
329. paragon Model of excellence, perfect example
353. plebian Of the common people
354. plethora Excess; excessive amount 383. pusillanimous Cowardly, timid

355. plucky Brave, spirited 384. querulous Given to complaining, grumbling

356. plutocracy Rule by the wealthy 385. quiescent Quiet, still

357. polemic Controversial argument, esp. one attacking a 386. quixotic Extremely impractical but very romantic,
specific idea chivalrous, or idealistic; impulsive
358. politic Shrewd, pragmatic; tactful or diplomatic 387. raconteur Witty storyteller

359. polyglot Speaking or composed of many languages 388. rarefied Lofty, very high up or elevated (in a
(of a person, book, etc.); a person who metaphorical way); exclusive, select; thin,
knows several languages pure, or less dense (as air at the top of a
mountain)
360. posit Presume, suggest, put forward (an idea)
389. reactant Something that reacts; a substance that
361. prattle Talk in an idle, simple-minded,
undergoes a change in a chemical reaction
meaningless, or foolish way; chatter, babble
390. recalcitrant Not obedient, resisting authority, hard to
362. precipitate Cause to happen suddenly or prematurely;
manage
fling, plunge, or hurl down
391. recant Withdraw, retract, or disavow something
363. prcis Concise summary, abstract
one has previously said, esp. formally
364. predilection Preference, tendency or favorability towards
392. recapitulate Summarize, repeat in a concise way
365. prescient Having foreknowledge or foresight, seeing
393. recondite Not easily understood, hidden, dealing with
the future
an obscure topic
366. preternatural Supernatural, exceptional
394. recrudescent Revival, breaking out into renewed activity
367. prevaricate Stray from the truth, mislead, lie
395. redound To have a good or bad effect, esp. as a result
368. primacy The state of being first or most important of a person's efforts or actions (usually used
with to, on, or upon)
369. proclivity Inclination, natural tendency
396. redress Setting something right after a misdeed,
370. prolix Excessively long and wordy (of a person, compensation or relief for injury or
piece of writing, etc.) wrongdoing (noun); correct, set right,
371. propagate Reproduce, spread, increase remedy (verb)

372. propensity Natural inclination or tendency 397. refractory Stubbornly disobedient, hard to manage

373. prophetic Relating to prophesy, predicting, ominous 398. refulgent Shining, radiant

374. propitiate Attempt to reconcile with, satisfy, or reduce 399. rejoinder Response or reply, esp. a witty comeback
the animosity of (a person who is angry, 400. rend Tear violently, esp. to tear one's clothing or
offended, etc.) hair out of grief; pull apart, split, or tear
375. propitious Favorable, giving good signs for the future, away
likely to work out; kind or forgiving 401. repast A meal (noun); to eat or feast (verb)
376. providential Lucky, fortunate, or relating to divine care
402. repertorial Pertaining to a repertory or repertoire, a
(the idea that a deity has helped or cared for
stock of available things or a number of
a person)
theatrical performances presented regularly
377. proxy Agent, substitute, person authorized to act or in sequence
on behalf of another
403. repose The act or state of resting; peacefulness,
378. puerile Juvenile, immature tranquility; lying dead in a grave

379. pugilism boxing, fighting with the fists 404. reprobate Disreputable, unprincipled, or damned
person (noun); shameless, depraved (adj)
380. puissance Power, might
405. resurgent Having a revival, renewing, rising or
381. pulchritude Physical beauty surging again
382. pungent Having a sharp taste or smell; biting, 406. revamp Renovate, redo, revise (verb); a
stimulating, sharp restructuring, upgrade, etc. (noun)
407. ribald Using or relating to obscene or vulgar humor 431. squalid Disgusting, filthy, foul, extremely neglected

408. ridden Dominated or burdened by 432. squelch Crush, squash; suppress or silence; walk
through ooze or in wet shoes, making a
409. rift A gap or fissure (such as in rock), a break in
smacking or sucking sound
friendly relations
433. stasis Equilibrium, a state of balance or inactivity,
410. rococo Very elaborate and ornate (in decorating or
esp. caused by equal but opposing forces
metaphorically, as in speech and writing);
relating to a highly ornate style of art and 434. steeped Immersed (in), saturated (with)
architecture in 18th-century France
435. stentorian Very loud and powerful (generally of a human
411. rue Regret, remorse (noun); to feel regret or voice)
remorse (verb)
436. stigma Mark of disgrace, a figurative stain or mark on
412. ruminate Turn over in the mind, reflect on; chew cud (as someone's reputation
a cow)
437. stint Period of time spent doing something, or a
413. salient Obvious, standing out; projecting, protruding, specific, limited amount of work (noun); to be
jutting out frugal, to get by on little (verb)
414. sardonic Scornfully or ironically mocking, cynically 438. stipulate Specify; make an open demand, esp. as a
derisive condition of agreement
415. savant Learned person, scholar, someone admitted to 439. stratagem Military maneuver to deceive or surprise; crafty
membership in a scholarly field; a person with scheme
amazing mental abilities despite having a
440. stratum One of many layers (such as in a rock
cognitive difference or disability
formation or in the classes of a society)
416. scintilla A tiny bit or trace
441. strut A structural support or brace
417. scurvy Contemptible, mean
442. sublime Lofty or elevated, inspiring reverence or awe;
418. searchingly In a searching or penetrating manner; while excellent, majestic; complete, utter
examining closely or probing for answers 443. subpoena A court order requiring a person to appear in
419. secrete Produce and release a substance from a cell or court and give testimony
gland of the body for a functional purpose 444. sully Make dirty, stain, tarnish, defile
420. sedition Inciting rebellion against a government, esp.
445. supplant Take the place of, displace, especially through
speech or writing that does this
sneaky tactics
421. semantic Relating to the different meanings of words or
446. supposition Assumption, hypothesis, something that has
other symbols
been supposed
422. seraphic Like an angel; serene, spiritually carried off or
447. surly Bad-tempered, hostile, unfriendly, or rude
transported
448. surrogate Substitute, person who acts for another
423. shard Fragment of some brittle substance, esp. a
(noun); acting as a replacement (adj)
sharp fragment of pottery, glass, etc.
449. sybarite Person devoted to pleasure and luxury
424. sinecure A job or position that pays while requiring little
or no work 450. symbiosis Mutually dependent relationship between two
organisms, people, groups, etc.
425. skittish Shy, fickle, uncertain, or prone to act suddenly
due to nervousness; lively in a restless or 451. synoptic Relating to a synopsis or summary; giving a
excessive way general view
426. slake Satisfy (esp. thirst), cool, or refresh; make less 452. syntax The rules governing grammar and how words
active join to make sentences (or how words and
symbols join in writing computer code), the
427. sobriquet A nickname
study of these rules, or any system or orderly
428. solecism Nonstandard use of grammar or words; arrangement
mistake, esp. in etiquette
453. tawdry Gaudy, cheap or cheap-looking; indecent
429. solidarity Fellowship in interests, feelings,
454. tendentious Marked by a strong point of view, biased
responsibilities, etc., such as among a group of
people or among classes, nations, etc. 455. terrestrial Relating to the Earth or to land; worldly
430. somatic Of the body
456. terse Concise, brief and to the point (sometimes 477. variegated Varied in color, having multicolored patches or
to the point of rudeness) spots; diverse
457. toady Someone who flatters or acts in a servile 478. verdant Green, such as with vegetation, plants, grass,
manner for self-serving reasons etc.; young and inexperienced
458. token Sign, symbol, mark, badge; souvenir, 479. verisimilar Having the appearance of truth, probable
memento; coin-like disk used as currency
480. vernal Relating to the spring; fresh, youthful
for subways, arcade games, etc.; sample,
or person, thing, idea taken to represent 481. vestige Trace or sign of something that once existed
an entire group (noun); of very little or
482. vex annoy or bother; puzzle or distress
merely symbolic value (adj)
483. via Through, by means of, by way of (by a route
459. tome Large or scholarly book; one of the
that goes through or touches)
volumes in a set of several books
484. vicissitude Changes or variations over time, esp. regular
460. tortuous Twisting, winding, complex; devious, not
changes from one thing to another
straightforward
485. vim Pep, enthusiasm, vitality, lively spirit
461. transgression Violation of a law, moral rule, order, etc.;
sin 486. virulent Extremely infectious, poisonous, etc.; hateful,
462. travesty Exaggerated, debased, or grotesque bitterly hostile
imitation 487. viscid or Thick, adhesive, or covered in something
463. treacherous Betraying trust, not faithful or trustworthy; viscous sticky
not dependable; dangerous or deceptive 488. vitriol Something highly caustic, such as criticism
464. trenchant forceful or vigorous, effective, keen; (literally, one of a number of chemicals
caustic, sharp including sulfuric acid)

465. truculent Fierce, cruel, savage; belligerent 489. vociferous Noisily crying out, as in protest

466. tumultuous Riotous, violently agitated, marked by 490. voluble Easily fluent in regards to speech
disturbance or uproar; noisy, chaotic 491. wan Unnaturally pale, or showing some other
467. turgid Swollen, inflated; or, metaphorically indication of sickness, unhappiness, etc.;
"inflated," such as in overblown, pompous weak, lacking forcefulness
speech 492. wanton Reckless, vicious, without regard for what is
468. turpitude Depravity, baseness of character, corrupt right; unjustifiable, deliberately done for no
or depraved acts reason at all; sexually unrestrained or
excessively luxurious
469. tyro Beginner
493. welter Confused mass or pile, jumble; confusion or
470. umbrage Offense or annoyance (usually as take turmoil (noun); roll around, wallow, toss
umbrage, meaning become offended or about, writhe (verb)
annoyed)
494. whet Stimulate, make keen or eager (esp. of an
471. unconscionable Not guided by conscience; morally wrong, appetite)
unjust, unreasonable
495. whitewash A substance used to whiten walls, wood, etc.
472. unsparing Generous, lavish (as in not sparing any (noun); deception, covering up of wrongs,
help or gifts to others); unmerciful, harsh errors, misdeeds, etc. (verb)
(as in not sparing any criticism)
496. winnow Sift, analyze critically, separate the useful part
473. untempered Not toned down; not moderated, from the worthless part
controlled, or counterbalanced
497. winsome Charming, engaging, esp. in a sweet and
474. upbraid Find fault with, criticize or scold severely innocent way
475. usury Charging interest on a loan, esp. charging 498. wizened Withered, shriveled
illegally high or excessive interest
499. xenophobia Fear or hatred of foreigners or that which is
476. vanguard Leading units at the front of an army; foreign
leaders in a trend or movement, people on
the "cutting edge"; the forefront of a trend
or movement
500. yoke A burden or something that oppresses; a frame for attaching animals (such as oxen) to each other and to a plow or other
equipment to be pulled, or a bar across a person's shoulders to help carry buckets of water, etc. (noun); to unite together or to
burden (verb)