Pretentious - Intended to attract notice and impress others,
tawdry or vulgar 2. Intrigue - A crafty and involved plot to achieve your (usually sinister) ends, secret love affair, Cause to be interested or curious 3. Reckon guess, calculate, imagine, believe, perceive 4. Matrimonial related to marriage, conjugal 5. Groggy stunned, confused 6. Demeanor behavior 7. Recede retreat, fall back, withdraw, retract 8. Dexterous skillful in physical movement especially in hands, adroit 9. shrewd marked by intel 10. repudiate disown,renounce,refuse to acknowledge 11. loath extremely opposed, reluctant 12. loathe abhor, abominate 13. feeble weak 14. muse ponder 15. surreal dreamlike 16. aisle long narrow passage 17. excruciate - Torment emotionally or mentally, Subject to torture 18. gay bright and pleasant 19. attic - Floor consisting of open space at the top of a house just below roof; often used for storage 20. Scruples - conscience 21. resort - Move, travel, or proceed toward some place, Act of turning to for assistance 22. stray isolated, move about aimlessly, roam 23. gag joke, Restraint put into a person's mouth to prevent speaking or shouting, 24. minimalism - minimal art 25. bookie a gambler 26. maul injure badly 27. Concurrent -Occurring or operating at the same time 28. Clad - Wearing or provided with clothing; 29. despite - Lack of respect accompanied by a feeling of intense dislike 30. Contemplate muse, ponder 31. Envisage conceive of, imagine 32. Berth position, Secure in or as if in a berth or dock 33. Sprawling - An ungainly posture with arms and legs spread about, Spreading out in different directions 34. Op-ed - opposite the editorial, usually an article expressing personal opinions 35. Notion feeling, belief, impression 36. Shudder shake 37. Rivet focus, hold ones attention, 38. Maroon - Leave stranded or isolated with little hope of rescue 39. Stern austere, Severe and unremitting in making demands 40. Abjure retract, Formally reject or disavow 41. Pit - Set into opposition or rivalry 42. Pit/inferno hell 43. Incumbent currently holding a position in office 44. Concession conceding or yielding, a contract 45. Milestone a significant event 46. Glance hit at an angle 47. Stubble - Short stiff hairs growing on a man's face when he has not shaved for a few days 48. Rodeo an exhibition 49. Relapse go back to bad behavior, A failure to maintain a higher state, Deteriorate in health 50. Connotation - An idea that is implied or suggested,What you must know in order to determine the reference of an expression 51. Denote announce 52. Connote imply, express indirectly 53. Annotation -The act of adding notes, a comment or instruction 54. Append add 55. Stoop crouch, Bend one's back forward from the waist on down, patronize 56. Recast remodel 57. Cast throw violently, deposit, Move about aimlessly or without any destination, Get rid of 58. Cantankerous - Stubbornly obstructive and unwilling to cooperate 59. Nascent - Being born or beginning 60. Luscious - Having strong sexual appeal 61. Preferential discriminatory, Manifesting partiality 62. Anecdote - A short, interesting or amusing account of a real incident 63. Juggle - Throwing and catching several objects simultaneously, beguile 64. Strenuous hard, arduous 65. Attenuate weaken 66. Vanity -Feelings of excessive pride, The quality of being valueless or futile 67. Inflate fill with something, exaggerate or make bigger 68. Conform adjust, adapt 69. Digress - lose clarity or turn aside especially from the main subject of attention or course of argument in writing, thinking, or speaking, stray, depart 70. Ramble wander, roam 71. Diffident lacking self-confidence ( timid ), Showing modest reserve 72. Sublime awe, of high moral or intellectual value 73. Prejudice injure, harm, damage, Preconceived opinion not based on reason or experience. 74. Dispatch send away, kill, murder, dispose of something, carry out or fulfill 75. Dispatcher - The official who signals the beginning of a race or competition 76. Trample walk heavily, injure (little) 77. Sitcom a funny program 78. Omnivorous - Feeding on both plants and animals 79. Redaction - The act of putting something in writing 80. Aficionado devotee 81. Rite ritual 82. Assesse an individual, a person 83. Sub judice - Before a judge or court of law; awaiting judicial determination 84. Manifold many and varied, A pipe that has several lateral outlets to or from other pipes, Combine or increase several or many times, make multiple copies of 85. Toutbrag, praise, Show off, Someone who buys tickets to an event in order to resell them at a profit, One who sells advice about gambling or speculation, Advertise in strongly positive terms 86. Iniquitous sinful 87. Gratuitous -Costing nothing, unprovoked, unjustified, saying of something bad 88. Courtesy -Polite behavior, A courteous, respectful or considerate act/remark 89. Curb inhibit, put down by force, restrict 90. clampdown - Sudden restriction on an activity, Repress or suppress, crack down 91. Shag - Have sexual intercourse, roger 92. Hobble -Walk impeded by some physical limitation or injury, Hamper the action or progress of 93. Toddle - Walk unsteadily 94. Jolt jerk, shake 95. Manipulate influencing others, falsify 96. Rabble disordered crowd, mob 97. Infraction - A crime less serious than a felony 98. Rambunctious - Noisy and lacking in restraint or discipline 99. Molasses a syrup 100. Vie compete 101. Critique A serious examination and judgment of something, An essay or article that gives a critical evaluation, 102. Astute - Marked by practical hardheaded intelligence 103. Survey - A detailed critical inspection 104. Appraise assess, evaluate, measure, survey 105. Multitude - A large indefinite number, A large gathering of people 106. Clutter - A confused multitude of things, Fill a space in a disorderly way 107. Backfire -Come back to the originator of an action with an undesired effect, Emit a loud noise 108. Backflip - a complete reversal in attitude or policy 109. Frazzle/fray -Wear away, Exhaust physically or emotionally 110. Stew -Agitation resulting from active worry, Food prepared by stewing especially meat or fish with vegetables 111. Behemoth -Someone or something that is abnormally large and powerful, A person of exceptional importance and reputation 112. Clog clot 113. Junket - A journey taken for pleasure, a feast or banquet 114. Jitter - A small irregular movement 115. Jitters extreme nervousness 116. Dissipate - Spend frivolously and unwisely 117. Dispel disperse 118. Grate - A frame of iron bars, scratch repeatedly (scrape ), make resentful or angry 119. Ravenous extremely hungry 120. Raven obtain or seize by violence, eat or feed greedily 121. Yarn - The act of giving an account describing incidents or a course of events, A fine cord of twisted fibers 122. Trump - Proclaim or announce 123. Shriek scream or cry 124. Duds an informal term for clothing 125. Sinister ominous 126. RamificationConsequence, A development that complicates a situation, An arrangement of branching parts 127. Crust -A hard outer layer that covers something 128. Hummock a little hill 129. Recourse -Act of turning to for assistance 130. Evict - Expel or eject without recourse to legal process 131. Rampant - Unrestrained and violent 132. Fork -The act of branching out or dividing into branches 133. Outcrop - The part of a rock formation that appears above the surface of the surrounding land 134. Jut protrude 135. Knuckle a joint 136. Gravel - Rock fragments and pebbles 137. Boulder -A large smooth mass of rock detached from its place of origin 138. Posit to state 139. geyser - a spring 140. fissure - A long narrow depression in a surface 141. solicit -Approach with an offer of sexual favors, Make amorous advances towards, request urgently or persistently 142. subterfuge - evasion , artifice, trick, deceit som1 2 achieve goal 143. insomniac - Someone who cannot sleep 144. patently evidently or obviously 145. designate - assign, indicate, intend, point, show 146. detract - take away a part from 147. pamper -Treat with excessive indulgence 148. amuck - out of control 149. sordid -Morally degraded 150. furtive - Secret and sly 151. hustle - Cause to move furtively and hurriedly, Move or cause to move energetically or busily, Get by trying hard, A swindle in which you cheat at gambling or persuade a person to buy worthless property 152. boorish - Ill-mannered 153. budge agitate 154. brazen - Unrestrained by convention or propriety 155. limp - Lacking in strength, Walk impeded by some physical limitation or injury, Proceed slowly 156. alight climb down 157. phishing - The luring of an internet user to reveal personal details 158. outage - A temporary suspension of operation, The amount of something lost 159. parley a negotiation between enemies 160. fiend - A cruel wicked and inhuman person 161. tryout - A trial of something to see if or how it works, sample, test, try 162. defaulter - Someone who fails to make a required appearance in court, Someone who fails to meet a financial obligation (deadbeat ), A contestant who forfeits a match 163. scruple - An ethical or moral principle that inhibits action 164. morbid - Suggesting an unhealthy mental state, Suggesting the horror of death and decay 165. irony satire, sarcasm 166. ironic meaning the opposite of what you seem to say, satirical (ironical ) 167. ruse - A deceptive maneuver 168. reminisce remember 169. revoke cancel officially 170. sprain - A painful injury to a joint 171. swoon -Pass out from weakness, A spontaneous loss of consciousness caused by insufficient blood to the brain 172. fracking - The use of pressurized fluid to fracture a rock layer, esp. for subsequent extraction of oil and gas 173. savage- cruel, fierce, furious 174. salvage - Prevent being ruined, destroyed, lost, or harmed, Collect discarded or refused material, The act of saving goods or property 175. poised - Marked by balance or equilibrium and readiness for action, In full control of your faculties 176. faculty - One of the inherent cognitive or perceptual powers of the mind 177. poise(Be motionless, in suspension) / Prepare (oneself) for something unpleasant or difficult, Cause to be balanced or suspended, Hold or carry in equilibrium 178. ordeal - A severe or trying experience 179. boggle - Startle with amazement or fear, Hesitate when confronted with a problem, or when in doubt or fear, Overcome with amazement 180. Rundown - a concluding summary, Worn and broken down by hard use, Trace, Move downward, Use up all one's strength and energy and stop working, Injure or kill by running over, as with a vehicle, Deplete, Examine hastily, Pursue until captured 181. Intuition - Instinctive knowing, An impression that something might be the case 182. Intuitive - Obtained through intuition rather than from reasoning or observation (visceral), Spontaneously derived from or prompted by a natural tendency 183. Depose force to leave, 184. Brat - A very troublesome child 185. Disillusioned - Having lost one's previous false hopes or beliefs, disappointed 186. Disillusion - Cause someone to understand that something they previously believed is false or overly optimistic 187. Wily/Sly marked by skill in deception 188. Inveterate habitual 189. Odyssey - A long, wandering, and eventful journey 190. Precursor - Something that precedes and indicates the approach of something or someone 191. Impertinence impudence, insolence 192. Relinquish let go, release, give up 193. Bland banal, dull 194. Devious - Characterized by insincerity or deceit, evasive, Deviating from a straight course, misleading 195. Cagey - Showing self-interest and shrewdness in dealing with others, Characterized by great caution and wariness 196. Consternation - Fear resulting from the awareness of danger 197. Dismay Consternation, Lower someone's spirits, The feeling of despair in the face of obstacles 198. Scathe injure, harm 199. Scathing - Marked by harshly abusive criticism 200. Circumvent to frustrate, to surround ( by enemies ), to avoid or bypass 201. Overreach - Fail by aiming too high or trying too hard, Beat through cleverness and wit, To reach or extend over or beyond. 202. Repository - A facility where things can be deposited for storage or safekeeping 203. Retention the act of retaining 204. Pursuant - in conformance to or agreement with 205. Upstream Toward the source 206. Downstream away from the source 207. Purge Rid of impurities, free from sin (Absolve), clear of a charge, oust, Rinse, clean, or empty with a liquid, evacuate 208. Underscore emphasize 209. Sheer - Complete and without restriction or qualification, Not mixed with extraneous elements, Very steep (precipitous) , curve, directly 210. Premise - Set forth beforehand, A statement that is assumed to be true and from which a conclusion can be drawn 211. Setforth to state, to posit 212. Oversight supervise, A mistake resulting from inattention 213. Subpoena - a writ issued by court authority to compel the attendance of a witness at a judicial proceeding; disobedience may be punishable as a contempt of court 214. Crusadefight, campaign, struggle, strive, any vigorous movement on behalf of a cause. 215. Funk - A state of nervous depression;; Draw back, as with fear or pain 216. Sleigh - A vehicle mounted on runners and pulled by horses or dogs; for transportation over snow 217. Forego - Be earlier in time, Relinquish 218. Misfire - Fail to fire or detonate 219. Proximity propinquity, The region close around a person or thing 220. Requiem dirge 221. Fusillade volley 222. Stalwart Dependable, strong or sturdy, very loyal person 223. Rugged - Sturdy and strong in constitution or construction, Having long narrow shallow depressions (as grooves or wrinkles) in the surface, Very difficult; severely testing stamina or resolution 224. Embark venture, Go on board, Set out on 225. Disembark come/go ashore, get off 226. Pier - platform built out from the shore into the water and supported by piles, wharf 227. Hindsight understanding, savvy, discernment 228. Amicable friendly 229. Nab take into custody 230. Solicitous Full of anxiety and concern, eager and attentive 231. Hover to move to and fro 232. Bane scourge 233. Decry condemn 234. Descry to perceive 235. Abrade - Wear away, Rub hard or scrub 236. Excoriate decry, condemn, ear or wear off the skin or make sore by abrading 237. Scourge -Something causing misery or death,Punish severely, excoriate 238. Steadfast - Marked by firm determination or resolution, loyal, faithful 239. Stupor- The feeling of distress and disbelief that you have when something bad happens accidentally, mental instability 240. Stipulation - an agreement or concession made by parties in a judicial proceeding (or by their attorneys) relating to the business before the court; must be in writing unless they are part of the court record 241. Stipulate - Specify as a condition or requirement in a contract or agreement, Give a guarantee or promise of, to require as part of an agreement 242. Nomadic having no fixed home or place 243. Zany- crazy, lunatic, foolish 244. Thwart hinder or prevent 245. Fetish - A charm superstitiously believed to embody magical powers 246. Scour - Examine minutely, Clean with hard rubbing, Rub hard or scrub, Rinse, clean, or empty with a liquid 247. Swag - Goods or money obtained illegally, Walk as if unable to control one's movements 248. Fad- An interest followed with exaggerated zeal 249. Obviate - Prevent the occurrence of, prevent from happening 250. Fiasco - A disastrous or embarrassing failure 251. Embroil - Force into some kind of situation, condition, or course of action, involve in an activity 252. Embroiled - Deeply involved especially in something complicated 253. Squarely - Directly and without evasion 254. Tumultuous - Characterized by unrest, disorder or insubordination 255. Impeachment - A formal document charging a public official with misconduct in office 256. Juvenile - Displaying or suggesting a lack of maturity, A young person, not fully developed 257. Stringent - Demanding strict attention to rules and procedures 258. Outcry - A loud utterance; often in protest or opposition 259. Stoke - Stir up or tend; of a fire 260. Relish - Derive or receive pleasure from; get enjoyment from; take pleasure in 261. Deliberate- Carefully thought out in advance, Characterized by conscious design or purpose, Think about carefully (weigh) 262. Impassioned characterized by passion 263. Promiscuity - Indulging in sexual relations 264. Sequester set or keep apart, confiscate 265. Furl - Form into a cylinder by rolling 266. Buoyant - Characterized by liveliness and lightheartedness, Tending to float on a liquid or rise in air or gas 267. Smother - Deprive of oxygen and prevent from breathing, Conceal or hide, Envelop completely 268. Rescind - Cancel officially / Annul 269. Collate - Compare critically, To assemble in proper sequence 270. Oomph - Attractiveness to the opposite sex , The activeness of an energetic personality 271. Derelict - Worn and broken down by hard use, A person without a home, job, or property, A ship abandoned on the high seas 272. Gestate - Have the idea for, Be pregnant with 273. Outfit - Any cohesive unit such as a military company, Provide with (something) usually for a specific purpose 274. Woe - Misery resulting from affliction, Intense mournfulness 275. Teeter - Move unsteadily, with a rocking motion 276. Delicacy - Something considered choice to eat, Refined taste 277. Guzzle - Drink greedily or as if with great thirst 278. Disingenuous - Not straightforward or candid, giving a false appearance of frankness 279. Complexion - The coloring of a person's face, Give a certain color to 280. Unruly - Noisy and lacking in restraint or discipline, Unwilling to submit to authority 281. Drone - Someone who takes more time than necessary; someone who lags behind, Make a monotonous low dull sound, Talk in a monotonous voice 282. Booty - Goods or money obtained illegally 283. Sting - A mental pain or distress, A swindle in which you cheat at gambling or persuade a person to buy worthless property, A painful wound 284. Moor - Secure in or as if in a berth or dock 285. Incentive - A positive motivational influence, An additional payment (or other remuneration) to employees as a means of increasing output 286. Prod- Urge on; cause to act, Anything that inspires, motivates or drives you to do something. Push suddenly or strongly with a finger or something pointed 287. Premonition - A feeling of evil to come, An early warning about a future event 288. Impale - Pierce with a sharp stake or point, Kill by piercing with a spear or sharp pole 289. Tether - Restraint consisting of a rope (or light chain) used to restrain an animal, To tie 290. Bumble - Make a mess of, destroy or ruin, Walk unsteadily, Speak haltingly 291. Pastiche - A musical composition consisting of a series of songs or other musical pieces from various sources, A work of art that imitates the style of some previous work 292. Zap - Strike suddenly and with force, Kill with or as if with a burst of gunfire or electric current or as if by shooting 293. Interstellar- Between or among stars 294. Intercede - Act between parties with a view to reconciling differences 295. Exclaim Utter aloud; often with surprise, horror, or joy, ////State or announce 296. Recur occur again, act of turning to for assistance 297. Scorch - Become superficially burned, Destroy completely by or as if by fire 298. Admonish - Warn strongly, reprove 299. Infuse- Teach and impress by frequent repetitions or admonitions,Fill, as with a certain quality 300. Specious - Plausible but false, spurious 301. Requiem dirge 302. Tamper meddle or interfere in others business 303. Monger dealer 304. Inter - Place in a grave or tomb 305. Inquest - An inquiry into the cause of an unexpected death 306. spin-of - A product made during the manufacture of something else, byproduct 307. lien - The right to take another's property if an obligation is not discharged 308. Itinerary - An established line of travel or access (route), travel guidebook 309. Honcho boss 310. Cushy easygoing, not burdensome or onerous 311. Implicate Impose, involve, or imply as a necessary accompaniment or result// Bring into intimate and incriminating connection 312. Defraud - Deprive of by deceit 313. Kamikaze - A pilot trained and willing to cause a suicidal crash 314. Hurtle - Throw forcefully, Make a thrusting forward movement 315. Posture mental attitude, to act/speak artificially or affectedly 316. Affix to attach, to append 317. Circumstantial specific 318. Convulse - Shake uncontrollably, Make someone convulse with laughter 319. Stasis - An abnormal state in which the normal flow of a liquid (such as blood) is slowed or stopped, Inactivity resulting from a static balance between opposing forces 320. Implore to beg, to pray 321. Ember- A hot fragment of wood or coal that is left from a fire and is glowing or smoldering 322. Blunt/Outspoken - Characterized by directness in manner or speech; without subtlety or evasion 323. throw up - Eject the contents of the stomach through the mouth, to vomit 324. Fare To Proceed, An agenda of things to do 325. Disposal - The power to use something or someone 326. Stimulus - Any stimulating information or event 327. Fractious - Stubbornly resistant to authority or control, Easily irritated or annoyed 328. Dip a fall in something, go down momentarily 329. Stagnate - Stand still, idle 330. Lam - A rapid escape (as by criminals) 331. Pageant - A rich and spectacular ceremony 332. Vamp- A seductive woman who uses her sex appeal to exploit men, Act seductively with (someone) 333. Taboo - Excluded from use or mention, to prohibit (proscribe) 334. Supple- Moving and bending with ease, readily adaptable, Make pliant and flexible 335. Renege - Fail to fulfill a promise or obligation 336. Provision - The cognitive process of thinking about what you will do in the event of something happening 337. Infirmity - The state of being weak in health or body 338. Tepid moderately warm(lukewarm), Feeling or showing little interest or enthusiasm(lukewarm) 339. Scrawl - Write carelessly (scribble) 340. Rendition interpretation, A performance of a musical composition or a dramatic role, Handing over prisoners to countries where torture is allowed 341. Notch - The location in a range of mountains of a geological formation that is lower than the surrounding peaks (mountain pass), A small cut 342. Hype ballyhoo 343. Blooper - An embarrassing mistake 344. Laden - Filled with a great quantity, Burdened psychologically or mentally, Fill or place a load on 345. Rag bother, A small piece of cloth or paper 346. Projection a conclusion 347. Merriment - Activities that are enjoyable or amusing, a gay feeling 348. Glee -Great merriment (1st one up), Malicious satisfaction 349. Dart - Move along rapidly and lightly, Run or move very quickly (dash ) 350. Graze- Feed as in a meadow or pasture, Scrape gently, A superficial abrasion 351. Corral to gather or collect, to enclose 352. Pesky - Causing irritation or annoyance 353. Overt opposite to covert 354. Goof a blunder or mistake 355. Suspense an apprehension or excited fear 356. Malignant dangerous to health 357. Spook - Frighten or scare, and often provoke into a violent action 358. Declamatory - Ostentatiously lofty in style 359. Rave - Talk in a noisy, excited, or declamatory manner,, Praise enthusiastically ( Puff ) 360. Casanova - Any man noted for his amorous adventures 361. Imperil pose a threat to, threaten, peril 362. Thoroughfare road 363. Provenance - Where something originated or was nurtured in its early existence 364. Tardis a time machine 365. Outfox - Beat through cleverness and wit 366. Blackout - A suspension of radio or tv broadcasting, Partial or total loss of memory, The failure of electric power for a general region 367. Atrium - Any chamber that is connected to other chambers or passageways, The central area in a building; open to the sky 368. Adjudicated - Make a formal judgment or decision about a problem or disputed matter 369. Crunch - To chew with a noisy crackling sound, To move with a crushing sound, To produce or emit a crushing sound. 370. Ferret out - search and discover through persistent investigation 371. Vet - To subject to thorough examination or evaluation, Examine carefully 372. Nuisance - Something or someone that causes annoyance, inconvenience, or makes life more difficult 373. Deregulation - The act of freeing from regulation (especially from governmental regulations) 374. Scrap - Dispose of (V) , Worthless material that is to be disposed of, an act of fighting or struggle, A small fragment of something broken off from the whole 375. Slur disparaging remarks 376. Pinch arrest, emergency, irritate 377. Scramble - To move hurriedly, Climb awkwardly, Make unintelligible, quickly deploy vehicles, esp. aircraft, in response to an emergency or make an attack, A confused multitude of things (clutter ) 378. Delinquent - Failing in what duty requires, A young offender, Guilty of a misdeed 379. Perversion - An aberrant sexual practice 380. Demarcate - Separate clearly, as if by boundaries // Set, mark, or draw the boundaries of something 381. Stance - Standing posture, A rationalized mental attitude 382. Obit - A notice of someone's death; usually includes a short biography 383. Spat -Strike with a sound like that of falling rain, Engage in a brief and petty quarrel, a quarrel 384. Tif a quarrel 385. Salvo volley, fusillade, A sudden outburst of cheers 386. Blabber - One who reveals confidential information to the police or other authority, Speak (about unimportant matters) rapidly and incessantly 387. Skim - Examine hastily 388. Huddle - Crowd or draw together, Crouch or curl up, a quick private conference, A disorganized and densely packed crowd 389. Contrasting - Strikingly different, Put in opposition to show or emphasize differences (contrast) 390. Stake - Put at risk, Place a bet on, Tie or fasten, Kill by piercing with a spear or sharp pole (impale), a right or legal share of something 391. Steep - Devote (oneself) fully to 392. Overrule override, rule against 393. Plague - Cause to suffer a blight, Annoy continually or chronically 394. Swerve turn sharply (Veer), An erratic deflection from an intended course 395. Reap - Gather, as of natural products,, Get or derive 396. Upswing - An improving or increasing trend 397. Tantrums - a display of bad temper 398. Trickle - Run or flow slowly 399. Irk irritate or vex 400. Fume - Be mad, angry, or furious 401. Deft dexterous 402. Camper - Someone living temporarily in a tent or lodge for recreation, A recreational vehicle equipped for camping out while traveling, Providing sophisticated amusement by virtue of having artificially (and vulgarly) mannered, banal or sentimental qualities(camp),, Having unsuitable feminine qualities (camp ) 403. Scavenge - Clean refuse from, Collect discarded or refused material 404. Nudge prod , A slight push or shake 405. Clunker - An event that fails badly or is totally ineffectual, Someone who is unsuccessful 406. Bong - A dull resonant sound as of a bell, Ring loudly and deeply 407. Hassle - An angry disturbance or fighting, Annoy continually or chronically 408. Monocle - Lens for correcting defective vision in one eye 409. Dash break into pieces 410. Square - Be compatible with, Pay someone and settle a debt, In a straight direct way, Rigidly conventional or old-fashioned, 411. Lobby - A group of people who try actively to influence legislation, Attempt to influence (a public official or decision- maker) in favor of a specific opinion or cause 412. Holocaust mass murder, mass murder of jews by hitler 413. Pertinacity - Persistent determination 414. Piecemeal one thing at a time 415. Divest take away possession, title, award, honor, power, function/// Remove (someone's or one's own) clothes 416. Pontoon - a floating structure (as a flat-bottomed boat 417. Draped clothed, cloaked 418. Froth - A mass of small bubbles formed in or on a liquid 419. Voracious - Excessively greedy and grasping, Devouring or craving food in great quantities 420. Devour - Destroy completely, eat greedily 421. Maw - Informal term for the mouth 422. Unincorporated - Not organized and maintained as a legal corporation 423. Colossal - So great in size, force or extent (Prodigious/Stupendous) 424. Bevy - A large gathering of people of a particular type, an assembly 425. Cavern - Any large dark enclosed space, Hollow out as if making a cavern (like a hollow cut) 426. Seethe - Be noisy with activity 427. Detente - the easing of tensions or strained relations 428. Yawning - An involuntary intake of breath through a wide open mouth; usually triggered by fatigue or boredom , Showing lack of attention or boredom, Be wide open ( Yawn ) 429. Pock - Mark with a scar, Used of paved surfaces having holes or pits (pocked) 430. Trailer drone (some1 who takes much time than necessary ) 431. Wry - Bent to one side, ironical or satirical 432. Delicacy - The quality of being beautiful and delicate in appearance, Subtly skillful handling of a situation ( diplomacy ) 433. Backlash - A movement back from an impact, An adverse reaction to some political or social occurrence, Come back to the originator of an action with an undesired effect (Backfire ) 434. Outlying far, Relatively far from a center or middle 435. Outright at once, directly, immediately, instantly, right away, Without restrictions, stipulations or further payments 436. Patch - A small area of ground covered by specific vegetation, A period of indeterminate length (usually short) marked by some action or condition, bandage, Repair by adding pieces, to join or unite the pieces of 437. Comptroller accountant, Someone who maintains and audits business accounts 438. Retroactive - Affecting things past, applying or referring to the past, Influencing or applying to a period prior to enactment ( a retroactive pay increase.) 439. Sext - a phone or email message containing sexually explicit material 440. Levy - Charge a fee or tax, Cause to assemble or enlist in the military 441. Clunky clumsy or lacking grace 442. Stub - A small piece, The small unused part of something (especially the end of a cigarette that is left after smoking), Extinguish by crushing, Strike (one's toe) accidentally against an object, Pull up (weeds) by their roots 443. Overture - Something that serves as a preceding event or introduces what follows, tentative suggestion designed to elicit the reactions of others 444. Derision - The act of deriding or treating with contempt, Contemptuous laughter 445. Luminary- A celebrity who is an inspiration to others 446. Albeit even though 447. Precocity - Intelligence achieved far ahead of normal developmental schedules 448. Precocious - Characterized by or characteristic of exceptionally early development or maturity (especially in mental aptitude) 449. Nevertheless However, Still, Despite anything to the contrary (usually following a concession) 450. Nonetheless nevertheless 451. Notwithstanding nevertheless 452. Synopsis abstract or summary 453. Semantic - Of or relating to meaning or the study of meaning 454. Warp - Bend out of shape, as under pressure or from heat , Make false by mutilation or addition; as of a message or story, A twist or aberration, A moral or mental distortion 455. Quickie - Hurried repair 456. Trove - Treasure of unknown ownership found hidden (usually in the earth) 457. Clasp - Hold firmly and tightly 458. Recount counting again, tell, narrate 459. Inexorable adamant or intransigent 460. Ace brilliant, very good, pass perfectly 461. Plunk - Drop steeply, Set (something or oneself) down with, 462. Pep - Liveliness and energy 463. Scrum mob, a disordered crowd, a huddle 464. Thumb - Travel by getting free rides from motorists, Look through a book or other written material 465. Mothball - Put into long-term storage 466. Retrofit - Provide with parts, devices, or equipment not available or in use at the time of the original manufacture 467. Snazzy fashionable 468. Perch - Sit, as on a branch, to come to rest, settle, 469. Modular standard 470. Nod - Express or signify, motion, move, A sign of assent, salutation or command 471. Assent agreement, to agree 472. Flounder - Walk with great difficulty (stagger), Behave awkwardly; have difficulties 473. Comparative - Relating to or based on or involving comparison 474. Follow-through - Carrying some project or intention to full completion, Pursue to a conclusion or bring to a successful issue 475. Portfolio- A large, flat, thin case for carrying loose papers, drawings or maps; usually leather, A set of pieces of creative work collected to be shown to potential customers or employers, A list of the financial assets held by an individual or a bank or other financial institution, The role of the head of a government department 476. Bestride - Get up on the back of 477. Soundof - Express complaints, discontent, displeasure, or unhappiness 478. Stagger - To arrange in a systematic order 479. Twitchy - Tense, nervous, excited or irritable 480. Intent - An anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions, Giving or marked by complete attention to,Characterized by great determination 481. Ingestion act of consuming food 482. Furlough - Dismiss, usually for economic reasons, Grant a leave to 483. Malodorous - Having an unpleasant smell 484. Fetid - Offensively malodorous 485. Understate - Represent as less significant or important 486. Overstate - To enlarge beyond bounds or the truth, exaggerate 487. Holistic - Emphasizing the organic or functional relation between parts and the whole, wholistic 488. Caste social class, position or status 489. Masquerade- pretend to be someone or something that you are not, A party of guests wearing costumes and masks, A costume worn as a disguise at a masquerade party, Making a false outward show 490. Kudos - An expression of approval and commendation 491. Podcast - Distribute (multimedia files) over the internet for playback on a mobile device or a personal computer 492. Ethos -the distinctive spirit of a culture or an era (attribute) 493. Avatar embodiment, incarnation 494. Marquee superlative ( extraordinary sense), a large tent used for entertainment, exhibition 495. Bufet - Strike against forcefully, Strike, beat repeatedly 496. Slick marked by craftiness and skill, A slippery smoothness, Give a smooth and glossy appearance, Having only superficial plausibility 497. Gritty - Starkly realistic, Willing to face danger 498. Bemoan regret strongly 499. Bandwagon - A popular trend that attracts growing support 500. Stem - Grow out of, have roots in, originate in 501. Showcase demonstrate, represent 502. Tempo a pace 503. Plaudits - Enthusiastic approval 504. Flock - Move as a crowd or in a group, An orderly crowd, a large number, amount or extent 505. Repertoire - The entire range of skills or aptitudes or devices used in a particular field or occupation 506. Whet - Make keen or more acute, sharpen the blade of (to hone) (a tool or weapon) 507. Savoury - Morally wholesome or acceptable, Pleasing to the sense of taste 508. Recline - Lean in a comfortable resting position 509. Grasp - Hold firmly (clasp ), Understanding of the nature, meaning, quality or magnitude of something, 510. Caress - Touch or stroke lightly in a loving or endearing manner 511. Squat crouch 512. Sway - Move back and forth or sideways, Win approval or support for 513. Harrowing excruciating 514. Clip cut or trim 515. Slash - Cut with sweeping strokes; as with an ax or machete, Beat severely with a whip or rod 516. Yank - Pull, or move with a sudden movement 517. Showboat - Display proudly; act ostentatiously or pretentiously, Someone who deliberately behaves in such a way as to attract attention 518. Impasse - A situation in which no progress can be made or no advancement is possible (deadlock) 519. Brinkmanship - The policy of pushing a dangerous situation to the brink of disaster 520. Showmanship - The ability to present something (especially theatrical shows) in an attractive manner 521. Panache - Distinctive and stylish elegance 522. Swing - Influence decisively 523. Downturn - A worsening of business or economic activity (Downswing, Downtrend) 524. Pastor - A person authorized to conduct religious worship ( Curate, Minister ) 525. Curate -Organize or administer a museum, collection or exhibition; act as a curator 526. Electorate group of voters or a group of supporters ( constituency ) 527. Padlocks - A detachable lock 528. Barrel - Move along very quickly 529. Lapse failure to maintain a certain state, Drop to a lower level, go by ( time related) 530. Grovel - Show submission or fear 531. Recall - A request by the manufacturer of a defective product to return the product (as for replacement or repair) 532. Antitrust - Of laws and regulations; designed to protect trade and commerce from unfair business practices 533. Motion a proposal 534. Pall curtain, Become less interesting or attractive, A sudden numbing dread 535. Staple - a necessary commodity for which demand is constant, raw materials, Necessary or important 536. Petrify - Cause to become stonelike, stiff or dazed and stunned 537. Pepper - Attack and bombard with or as if with missiles, Add (something) at frequent intervals 538. Washup wear out completely, act of washing 539. Protuberance - Something that bulges out or is protuberant or projects from its surroundings 540. Snag - A sharp protuberance. Get by acting quickly and smartly, An unforeseen obstacle 541. Run-in quarrel, debate 542. Fleeting - Lasting for a markedly brief time 543. Fleet move along rapidly and hurriedly ( Dart ) 544. Walloping very large, a sound defeat 545. Wallop defeat soundly and utterly, hit hard 546. reinin - (driving) stop or slow up one's horse or oneself by or as if by pulling the reins, to stop or check by 547. Flinch - Draw back, as with fear or pain, A reflex response to sudden pain 548. Gadfly -A persistently annoying person, a nuisance 549. Craw stomach 550. Repel - Cause to move back by force or influence 551. Repeal cancel officially, The act of abrogating; an official or legal cancellation 552. Mystify - Make mysterious, Be confusing or perplexing to 553. Radical revolutionary 554. Insure ensure, Protect by insurance 555. Rollout - Flatten or spread with a roller 556. Standof - The finish of a contest in which the score is tied and the winner is undecided 557. Brisk - Very active, Quick and energetic 558. Factious - characterized by internal dissension 559. Tramp - A person who engages freely in promiscuous sex 560. Monopoly - Exclusive control or possession of something, (economics) a market in which there are many buyers but only one seller 561. Creak- Make a high-pitched, screeching noise,, A squeaking sound 562. Obscurantist cheater, beguiler 563. Canonical basic or simple 564. Bicker argue over petty things 565. Squabble bicker 566. Fluke good fortune, A stroke of luck, coincidence 567. Diaspora - The dispersion or spreading of something that was originally localized (as a people or language or culture), ,The body of Jews (or Jewish communities) outside Palestine or modern Israel 568. Parish a local church community, a community 569. Underdog - One at a disadvantage and expected to lose, unsuccessful person, a loser 570. Embezzle Appropriate ( to set aside for a particular use ) (as property entrusted to one's care) fraudulently to one's own use 571. Capsize overturn ( ultejaoa ) 572. Bristle - A stiff hair or fiber, Be in a state of movement or action, Rise up as in fear 573. Tender - Given to sympathy, gentleness or sentimentality 574. Vaunt - Extravagant self-praise 575. Fling throw away 576. Finicky - Exacting especially about details, particular ( fussy , picky ) 577. Arc - Electrical conduction through a gas in an applied electric field 578. Dispense distribute, Give or provide in small portions 579. Simulacrum effigy, A representation of a person (especially in the form of sculpture),, An insubstantial or vague semblance 580. Semblance - An erroneous mental representation, An outward or token appearance or form that is deliberately misleading 581. Manoeuver - Determine the direction of traveling , guide 582. Recess adjourn 583. Quorum - A gathering of the minimal number of members of an organization to conduct business 584. Ladle a long spoon 585. Ladle - Remove with or as if with a ladle 586. Steep - Devote (oneself) fully to 587. Lore - Knowledge gained through tradition or anecdote 588. Ornate - Marked by elaborate rhetoric and elaborated with decorative details, Highly or excessively decorated 589. Cue - Assist (somebody acting or reciting) by suggesting the next words of something forgotten or imperfectly learned,A stimulus that provides information about what to do 590. Straddle - Range or extend over; occupy a certain area, span 591. Pry - To move or force, especially in an effort to get something open, Search or inquire in a meddlesome way 592. Token - Something serving as a sign of something else, Insignificantly small; a matter of form only 593. Hurdle an obstacle 594. Gaudy - Tastelessly showy , brassy 595. Stoop crouch 596. Gouge - Obtain by coercion or intimidation, Make a groove in, Force with the thumb 597. Snitch- Give away information about somebody, Take by theft, Someone acting as an informer or decoy for the police, Someone who reports another person's wrongdoings to someone in authority 598. Pout - Be in a huff and display one's displeasure, Make a sad face and thrust out one's lower lip 599. Huf - A state of irritation or annoyance, Inhale recreational drugs, Blow hard and loudly 600. Grumpy - Annoyed and irritable, bad tempered 601. Canopy - A covering (usually of cloth) that serves as a roof to shelter an area from the weather, The transparent covering of an aircraft cockpit, he umbrella-like part of a parachute that fills with air 602. Tally -Be compatible, similar or consistent; coincide in their characteristics, Keep score, as in games 603. Leach penetrate or permeate gradually 604. Unsound - Containing or based on a fallacy 605. Forthcoming - Readily reacting or replying to people or events or stimuli; showing emotion, Available when required or as promised, Of the relatively near future, Sociable and at ease talking to others; expressive and lively 606. Bling - Flashy, ostentatious jewelry 607. Twilight - The time of day immediately following sunset, A condition of decline following successes 608. Plunge - Thrust or throw into, Drop steeply , devout fully to, 609. Pub - A building with a bar that is licensed to sell alcoholic drinks ( Tavern ) 610. Embarrassment excessive 611. Pent-up - Characterized by or showing the suppression of impulses or emotions 612. Scuttle - To move about or proceed hurriedly, Intentionally undermine, ruin, or cause to fail (a plan, etc.), Deliberately sink a ship or boat 613. Holdout - Thrust or extend out, Stand up or offer resistance to somebody or something, Wait uncompromisingly for something desirable, Continue to live through hardship or adversity, A negotiator who hopes to gain concessions by refusing to come to terms, A refusal by a negotiator to come to terms in the hope of obtaining a better deal, 614. Haven - A shelter serving as a place of safety or sanctuary 615. Falter be unsure and weak, Walk unsteadily, Speak haltingly, The act of pausing uncertainly 616. Interlocutor middle man, A person who takes part in a conversation 617. Quash to put down by force, declare invalid ( annul ) 618. Bash to hit hard, A vigorous blow, An uproarious party 619. Kink - Curl tightly, form a curl, curve, or kink, A difficulty or flaw in a plan or operation , An eccentric idea 620. Din - A loud harsh or strident noise, Instill (into a person) by constant repetition 621. Strident blatant, vociferous 622. Tycoon a business magnate 623. Kinky - (informal) strikingly unconventional, (used of sexual behavior) showing or appealing to bizarre or deviant tastes 624. Excerpt - A passage selected from a larger work 625. Lopsided - Turned or twisted toward one side ( awry ) awry also means Off Course ( deviation type ) 626. Solitude - A state of social isolation 627. Moniker nickname 628. Tactile - Producing a sensation of touch, Of or relating to or proceeding from the sense of touch 629. Bloat swell up 630. Enamor Attract, captivate, enchant, fascinate 631. Snoop - Watch, observe, or inquire secretly 632. Erstwhile belonging to some prior time 633. Spook - A person secretly employed in espionage for a government 634. Staggering - So surprisingly impressive as to stun or overwhelm 635. Maiden an unmarried girl ( Virgin ) 636. Backdrop - the context and environment in which something is set 637. Fondle caress 638. Grope - Fondle for sexual pleasure, Search blindly or uncertainly 639. Prattle - Speak (about unimportant matters) rapidly and incessantly,, Idle or foolish and irrelevant talk 640. Entreaty - Earnest or urgent request 641. Incriminate accuse 642. Dash -Distinctive and stylish elegance 643. Stammer speak haltingly 644. Buf - An ardent follower and admirer, Strike, beat repeatedly, Polish and make shiny 645. Squelch - Suppress or crush completely, A crushing remark 646. Virile - Characterized by energy and vigor 647. Intersperse - Place at intervals in or among 648. Stud - Scatter or intersperse like dots or studs, A man who is virile and sexually active 649. Brittle , Lacking warmth and generosity of spirit 650. Pithy Concise and full of meaning ( terse ) 651. Vaunt Extravagant self-praise, boast 652. Regress - The reasoning involved when you assume the conclusion is true and reason backward to the evidence, Go back to a previous state, Go back to bad behavior 653. Bamboozle - Conceal one's true motives from especially by elaborately feigning good intentions so as to gain an end 654. Muzzle - Prevent from speaking out, The open circular discharging end of a gun 655. Yell - Utter a sudden loud cry, Utter or declare in a very loud voice 656. Ancillary adjunct or Furnishing added support 657. Telltale - Disclosing unintentionally, Someone who gossips indiscreetly 658. Fuss - Worry unnecessarily or excessively, A quarrel about petty points, An angry disturbance 659. Surmount - Get on top of; deal with successfully, Reach the highest point of, Be or do something to a greater degree 660. Surmountable - Capable of being surmounted or overcome 661. Clairvoyance - Apparent power to perceive things that are not present to the senses 662. Venial - Easily excused or forgiven, warranting only temporal punishment 663. Jaundiced - Affected by jaundice, Showing or affected by prejudice or envy or distaste 664. Jaundice - Distort adversely 665. Hedge- Avoid or try to avoid fulfilling, answering, or performing (duties, questions, or issues), A fence formed by a row of closely planted shrubs or bushes, Hinder or restrict with or as if with a hedge, Minimize loss or risk 666. Paradigm an example or epitome ,, The generally accepted perspective of a particular discipline at a given time 667. Cybernetics (biology) the field of science concerned with processes of communication and control (especially the comparison of these processes in biological and artificial systems) 668. Belabor - Attack verbally with harsh criticism, beat soundly 669. Snippet - A small piece of anything (especially a piece that has been snipped off) 670. Precipitous very steep, Done with very great haste and without due deliberation 671. Warrant - Show to be reasonable or provide adequate ground for 672. Certitude - Total certainty or greater certainty than circumstances warrant 673. Sidestep - Avoid or try to avoid fulfilling, answering, or performing (duties, questions, or issues) 674. Enliven - Heighten or intensify, make lively 675. Pander - Yield (to); give satisfaction to, Gratify or Indulge 676. Impart - Transmit (knowledge or skills), Provide a particular quality or character, Serve as the medium for transmission 677. Puf - Smoke and exhale strongly, Breathe noisily, Praise extravagantly 678. Disparity inequality 679. Adept Having or showing knowledge and skill and aptitude 680. Transmogrify - Change completely the nature or appearance of 681. Crevasse a deep fissure 682. Tarpaulin waterproofed canvas used to cover and protect things from moisture 683. Estuary - The wide part of a river where it nears the sea; fresh and salt water mix 684. Pod - A group of aquatic mammals 685. Procrastinate - Postpone doing what one should be doing 686. Churn be agitated 687. Regurgitate- Repeat after memorization, Eject the contents of the stomach through the mouth, repeat (information) without analyzing or comprehending it. 688. Grueling arduous, Characterized by effort to the point of exhaustion; especially physical effort 689. Broker arrange or negotiate ( a settlement, deal, plan etc ) 690. Gusto - Vigorous and enthusiastic enjoyment 691. Stooge - A person of unquestioning obedience, A victim of ridicule or pranks 692. Recapitulate - Summarize briefly, (music) repeat an earlier theme of a composition 693. Onset - The beginning or early stages, (military) an offensive against an enemy (using weapons) 694. Provision - Set aside (money etc.) for the future or a known liability 695. Wean - Gradually deprive (infants and young mammals) of mother's milk, Stop depending on 696. Wink blink, Gleam or glow intermittently 697. Grandstand - perform ostentatiously in order to impress the audience and with an eye to the applause 698. Clientele a group of customers and clients 699. Suave - Having a sophisticated charm, Smoothly agreeable and courteous with a degree of sophistication 700. Carp to raise trivial objection, complain or find fault continually 701. Quibble to bicker, to squabble 702. Husky - Muscular and heavily built, Deep and harsh sounding as if from shouting, illness or emotion 703. Fraught - Marked by distress 704. Dicey - Of uncertain outcome; especially fraught with risk 705. Fallout - Any adverse and unwanted secondary effect, The radioactive particles that settle to the ground after a nuclear explosion 706. Infighting - Conflict between members of the same organization (usually concealed from outsiders) 707. Centrist - Supporting or pursuing a course of action that is neither liberal nor conservative, A person who takes a position in the political center 708. Overshadow - Make appear small by comparison, Cast a shadow upon 709. Apprehend to nab 710. Flier - An advertisement (usually printed on a page or in a leaflet) intended for wide distribution 711. Tack to attach, fix to 712. Shrug - Raise one's shoulders to indicate lack of knowledge, indifference or resignation 713. Shrugof - Minimize the importance of, dismiss, ignore 714. Immaculate - Completely neat and clean, Free from stain or blemish, Without fault or error 715. Ordain to order, Issue an order 716. Renegade rebel 717. Laggard some who takes more time than necessary, a drone or trailer 718. Conceit - Feelings of excessive pride ( vanity ), false pride 719. Scrollwork- Decoration consisting of spiral lines or patterns 720. Rococo - Having excessive asymmetrical ornamentation 721. Curio - Something unusual -- perhaps worthy of collecting 722. Sublimate - Make more subtle or refined, (chemistry) remove impurities from, increase the concentration of, and separate through the process of distillation, Change or cause to change directly from a solid into a vapor without first melting, Vaporize and then condense right back again 723. Vintage - The time when something was produced, The oldness of wines, A season's yield of wine from a vineyard 724. Plebiscite - A vote by the electorate determining public opinion on a question of national importance 725. Lapse - Pass into a specified state or condition, A break or intermission in the occurrence of something, End, at least for a long time 726. Recuperate - Regain or make up for ( Recoup ), Regain a former condition after a financial loss, Restore to good health or strength 727. Commentary - A written explanation or criticism or illustration that is added to a book or other textual material 728. Ensemble - A coordinated outfit (set of clothing), A group of musicians, (art) an assemblage of parts or details (as in a work of art) considered as forming a whole 729. Thespian ( thesp ) an actor 730. Lumber - The wood of trees cut and prepared for use as building material, Move heavily or clumsily 731. Log - A segment of the trunk of a tree when stripped of branches 732. Orgy - excessive indulgence in a specified activity 733. Stamp - Walk noisily, heavily or angrily, The distinctive form in which a thing is made 734. Mire entrap 735. Stampede - Cause to run in panic 736. Malady a disease or ailment 737. Intonation - Rise and fall of the voice pitch 738. Inflection - Deviation from a straight or normal course, A manner of speaking in which the loudness, pitch or tone of the voice is modified, A change in the form of a word (usually by adding a suffix) to indicate a change in its grammatical function 739. Watershed - An event marking a unique or important historical change of course or one on which important developments depend 740. Tamp - Press down tightly 741. Oncology - The branch of medicine concerned with the study and treatment of tumors 742. Regression -An abnormal state in which development has stopped prematurely, A return to an earlier state 743. Hush - fall silent, tranquil silence 744. Snorkel - Breathing device consisting of a bent tube fitting into a swimmer's mouth and extending above the surface; allows swimmer to breathe while face down in the water,, dive with a snorkel 745. Shimmer - Shine with a weak or fitful light 746. Wade - Walk (through relatively shallow water) 747. Lull Calm or send to sleep typically with soothing sounds or movements 748. Fortitude - Strength of mind that enables one to endure adversity with courage 749. Spectacle - An elaborate and remarkable display on a lavish scale 750. Lactate - (of a woman) produce breast milk for a baby to drink 751. Pediatrics - The branch of medicine concerned with the treatment of infants and children 752. Roulette - A gambling game in which players bet on which compartment of a revolving wheel a small ball will come to rest in 753. Perforate to make a hole 754. Scald - A burn cause by hot liquid or steam, to scold 755. Stately - Impressive in appearance (baronial ) 756. Brothel - building where prostitutes are available 757. Slate -Designate or schedule, Strongly criticize 758. Mantle - Shelf that projects from wall above fireplace, Spread over a surface 759. Pasty pallid (Abnormally deficient in color as suggesting physical or emotional distress ) 760. Unbeknownst - occurring or existing without the knowledge of 761. Cozy - Enjoying or affording comforting warmth and shelter especially in a small space 762. Skim examine hastily, Move or pass swiftly and lightly over the surface of 763. Feeble weak or lacking strength and vigor 764. Gouge - Force with the thumb, Obtain by coercion or intimidation, An impression in a surface (as made by a blow) 765. Gorge - A narrow pass (especially one between mountains), Overeat or eat immodestly; make a pig of oneself 766. Glut surplus, overabundance, Overeat or eat immodestly 767. Accrue grow by addition, to come into possession of 768. Accrete to Accrue 769. Ingratiate - Gain favor with somebody by deliberate efforts 770. Dip - Immerse briefly into a liquid so as to wet, coat, or saturate, Go down momentarily, A thief who steals from the pockets or purses of others in public places 771. Shenanigan - Reckless or malicious behavior that causes discomfort or annoyance in others, The use of tricks to deceive someone (usually to extract money from them) 772. Naysayer - Someone with an aggressively negative attitude 773. Short - Cheat someone by not returning him enough money 774. Sputter - Make an explosive sound, Climb awkwardly ( Scramble ) 775. Bubble- A speculative scheme that depends on unstable factors that the planner cannot control, An impracticable and illusory idea 776. Abreast - Alongside each other, facing in the same direction, Being up to particular standard or level especially in being up to date in knowledge. 777. Urn a pot or vase 778. Joust to fight or struggle 779. Wreak - Cause to happen or to occur as a consequence 780. Cringe - Draw back, as with fear or pain, Show submission or fear 781. Smear - Slanderous defamation, An act that brings discredit to the person who does it, Charge falsely or with malicious intent; attack the good name and reputation of someone, Cover (a surface) by smearing (a substance) over it 782. Furor - A sudden outburst (as of protest), An interest followed with exaggerated zeal 783. Shady - (of businesses and businessmen) unscrupulous, Of questionable taste or morality 784. Wheeze - A clever or amusing scheme or trick, Breathe with difficulty 785. Grumble - Show one's unhappiness or critical attitude, A loud low dull continuous noise 786. Fret - Be agitated or irritated, Worry unnecessarily or excessively 787. Spandex An elastic synthetic fabric 788. letalone not to mention, never mind, much less 789. Pretension - The advancing of a claim, A false or unsupportable quality 790. Tilt - To incline or bend from a vertical position 791. Dampen - Smother or suppress 792. Clobber - Strike violently and repeatedly 793. Drub - Beat thoroughly and conclusively in a competition or fight 794. Outcast - A person who is rejected (from society or home), Excluded from a society 795. Cramped - Constricted in size 796. Ramshackle - In deplorable condition 797. Juncture - An event that occurs at a critical time 798. Delirious - Marked by uncontrolled excitement or emotion 799. Anguish - Extreme distress of body or mind, suffer great pains and sufferings 800. Fanatic - Marked by excessive enthusiasm for and intense devotion to a cause or idea 801. Apoplectic - Pertaining to or characteristic of apoplexy, Feeling or showing extreme anger 802. Fatalism - A submissive mental attitude resulting from acceptance of the doctrine that everything that happens is predetermined and inevitable 803. Quirk - A strange attitude or habit, Twist or curve abruptly 804. Stomp Stamp ( walk heavily, angrily) 805. Cantina - A room or establishment where alcoholic drinks are served over a counter 806. Hysteria - State of violent mental agitation 807. Stereotype - A conventional or formulaic conception or image, Treat or classify according to a mental stereotype 808. Skinhead - A young person who belongs to a British or American group that shave their heads and gather at rock concerts or engage in white supremacist demonstrations 809. Primer - An introductory textbook 810. Hemorrhage - Lose blood from one's body, The flow of blood from a ruptured blood vessel 811. Tee - A short peg put into the ground to hold a golf ball off the ground 812. Prank - Acting like a clown or buffoon, Dress or decorate showily or gaudily 813. Derisively - in a disrespectful and mocking manner 814. Smirk - Smile affectedly or derisively 815. Slight - A deliberate discourteous act (usually as an expression of anger or disapproval) 816. Malevolent evil type 817. Claustrophobic - Uncomfortably closed or confined 818. Warren - An overcrowded residential area 819. Sedate - Characterized by dignity and propriety 820. Meek - Humble in spirit or manner 821. Outstrip - Be or do something to a greater degree 822. Precedent - An example that is used to justify similar occurrences at a later time, a law established by following earlier judicial decisions 823. Stagflation - A period of slow economic growth and high unemployment (stagnation) while prices rise (inflation) 824. Pouch - A small or medium size container for holding or carrying things, An enclosed space 825. Overdo - Do something to an excessive degree 826. Plateau - A relatively flat highland, a state of little or no change following a period of activity or progress. 827. Cater - Give what is desired or needed, especially support, food or sustenance 828. Plaintif - (law) a person who brings an action in a court of law 829. Grisly gruesome, ghastly 830. Hubbub uproar 831. Anchor - A television reporter 832. Shroud - to cover 833. Unison - Occurring together or simultaneously, Simultaneous performance of action or utterance of speech 834. Provision a stipulated condition 835. Plank - An endorsed policy in the platform of a political party, Set (something or oneself) down with or as if with a noise ( Plunk ) 836. Contraceptive - An agent or device intended to prevent conception 837. Sparse not dense 838. Fiddle- Intentional deception resulting in injury to another person, Avoid (one's assigned duties), Try to fix or mend, Play around with or alter or falsify, usually secretively or dishonestly, Commit fraud and steal from one's employer 839. Brunt main force of a blow 840. Pelt - Attack and bombard with or as if with missiles (pepper) 841. Amok amuck 842. Spar fight verbally 843. Berate - Censure severely or angrily 844. Bystander - A nonparticipant spectator 845. Spurn - Refuse with contempt 846. Myrmidon - A follower who carries out orders without question 847. Autodidact self taught 848. Consanguine related by blood 849. Lye - A strong solution of sodium or potassium hydroxide 850. Cheeky irreverent or impertinent 851. Fray a noisy fight 852. Peek - A secret look ( Peep ), Throw a glance at; take a brief look at 853. Accouterment - Clothing that is worn or carried, but not part of your main clothing 854. Ornery - Having a difficult and contrary disposition 855. Jibe - An aggressive remark 856. Cabbie someone who drives a car or taxi 857. Gawk look stupidly, A stupid person 858. Jilt cast aside capriciously or unfeelingly 859. Lore Knowledge gained through tradition or anecdote 860. Pat - Touch or squeeze fondly or playfully, Hit lightly 861. Slew a huge number, amount or extent 862. Mill - Move about in a confused manner 863. Upend - Set, turn, or stand on end 864. Crumble - Fall into decay or ruin, Break or fall apart into fragments 865. Blanket wide or broad in scope and content, Cover as if with a blanket 866. Grappling - The act of engaging in close hand-to-hand combat 867. Grapple - Deal with reasonably well despite some difficulty; come to terms with 868. Rectitude - morally correct behavior or thinking; righteousness 869. Hack - Cut away, Be able to manage or manage successfully 870. Bloc - A group of countries in special alliance, A group of voters or politicians who have common objectives 871. Putof - Hold back to a later time ( Defer ), Cause to feel intense dislike or distaste, Avoid or try to avoid fulfilling, answering, or performing (duties, questions, or issues) 872. Snarl - Utter in an angry, sharp, or abrupt tone 873. Rambling - Long talk or text without a clear structure or message 874. Eery - Inspiring a feeling of fear; strange and frightening 875. Morsel - A small quantity of anything 876. Febrile - related to fever 877. Second - Give support or one's approval to 878. Gallows - An instrument of execution consisting of a wooden frame from which a condemned person is executed by hanging 879. Stunted - Inferior in size or quality 880. Depot - A depository for goods, Station where transport vehicles load or unload passengers or goods, A place where military recruits are assembled or trained before being sent to active units 881. Tumble - Fall down, as if collapsing, Throw together in a confused mass, Understand, usually after some initial difficulty 882. Gall irritate or vex 883. Happenstance coincidence 884. Drifter vagabond, vagrant 885. Enclave - An enclosed territory that is culturally distinct from the foreign territory that surrounds it 886. Foothold - An area in hostile territory that has been captured and is held awaiting further troops and supplies, A place providing support for the foot in standing or climbing, An initial accomplishment that opens the way for further developments 887. Mortar - A mixture of lime or cement, sand and water that sets firmly; used for bonding bricks and stones of building 888. Gravitate - Move toward, Be attracted to 889. Venerable - Profoundly honored 890. Cede - surrender or relinquish to the physical control of another 891. Hodgepodge - A motley assortment of things, A theory or argument made up of miscellaneous or incongruous ideas 892. Snap snarl, Separate or cause to separate abruptly, To grasp hastily or eagerly 893. Splurge An ostentatious display, Any act of immoderate indulgence, Spend money extravagantly, Be showy or ostentatious 894. Slump - A noticeable deterioration in performance or quality 895. Upbeat - Pleasantly (even unrealistically) optimistic, A contented state of being happy and healthy and prosperous 896. Anoint - Choose by or as if by divine intervention 897. Foyer - A large entrance, reception room, or waiting area 898. Stable - A farm building for housing horses or other livestock 899. Mews - Street lined with buildings that were originally private stables but have been remodeled as dwellings 900. Flight - A stairway (set of steps) between one floor or landing and the next 901. Shoddy - Designed to deceive or mislead either deliberately or inadvertently, Of inferior workmanship and materials 902. Bunk - statements or beliefs that are untrue or make no sense, Avoid paying 903. Cherry-pick - Choose only the best available; select only the ones you like 904. Pepup - Make more interesting or lively, Spur on or encourage especially by cheers and shouts 905. Hallow - Render holy by means of religious rites 906. Shore - Support by placing against something solid or rigid 907. Sieve - Examine in order to test suitability, Check and sort carefully 908. Sift - Check and sort carefully, Move as if through a sieve 909. Oodles - A large number or amount 910. Patchy - Irregular or uneven in quality, texture, etc. 911. Humdrum - Not challenging; dull and lacking excitement 912. Involved complicated or intricate 913. Ownup - Admit or acknowledge a wrongdoing or error 914. Cull - The person or thing that is rejected or set aside as inferior in quality, Remove something that has been rejected 915. Pogrom - Organized persecution of an ethnic group (especially Jews) 916. Xenophobia - A fear of foreigners or strangers 917. Reactionary - Extremely conservative 918. Whoop - Shout, as if with joy or enthusiasm 919. Quaf - To swallow hurriedly, greedily or in one draught 920. Tipple - A serving of drink (usually alcoholic) drawn from a keg, Drink moderately but regularly 921. Stein - A mug intended for serving beer 922. Upshot - A phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon 923. Leapfrog - Jump across 924. Whopping - very large, extremely 925. Top-notch - Of the highest quality 926. Stump - Cause to be perplexed or confounded, Travel through a district and make political speeches 927. Gantry - A framework of steel bars raised on side supports to bridge over or around something; can display railway signals above several tracks or can support a traveling crane etc. 928. Budding - Beginning to develop 929. Pews - Long bench with backs; used in church by the congregation, church bench 930. Gospel the teaching or revelation of Christ 931. Memoir - An account of the author's personal experiences, An essay on a scientific or scholarly topic 932. Nary informal term for not 933. Ingrained - (used especially of ideas or principles) deeply rooted; firmly fixed or held 934. Ingrain - Produce or try to produce a vivid impression of 935. Soot carbon dirty particles 936. Grungy - thickly covered with ingrained dirt or soot 937. Hymn religious song or poem 938. Spring move forward 939. Pulpit A platform raised above the surrounding level to give prominence to the person on it 940. Kitschy - Effusively or insincerely emotional, (of a display) tawdry or vulgar 941. Disposeof - Deal with or settle 942. Raffleof dispose of in a lottery 943. Takeout - Prepared food that is intended to be eaten off (takeaway ) 944. Duvet one kind of bed for sleeping 945. Giggle laugh nervously 946. Homophobia - Prejudice against (fear or dislike of) homosexual people and homosexuality 947. Bugout bulge outward 948. Marinade - Mixtures of vinegar or wine and oil with various spices and seasonings; used for soaking foods before cooking 949. Marinate soak in marinade 950. Dabble - Dip a foot or hand briefly into a liquid, Play in or as if in water, as of small children 951. Runaround - difficult or awkward treatment, esp. in which someone is evasive or avoids a question. 952. Vocation an occupation or job, a strong feeling of suitability for a particular career or occupation. 953. Seminary religious school 954. Suburbanite - A resident of a suburb 955. Indie - (of pop groups) not affiliated with a major recording company, An independent film company not associated with an established studio 956. Liturgy - A rite or body of rites prescribed for public worship 957. Slur - Utter indistinctly, Become vague or indistinct 958. Gory - Covered with blood 959. Immolate - Offer as a sacrifice by killing or by giving up to destruction 960. Quip - A witty saying, Witty remark 961. Doubly - To two times the degree, In a twofold manner 962. Kilter - In working order 963. Martyrdom - Death that is imposed because of the person's adherence of a religious faith or cause 964. Macabre - Shockingly repellent; inspiring horror 965. Prostrate - Render helpless or defenseless 966. Oft short of Often 967. Officialdom - People elected or appointed to administer a government 968. Creed -Any system of principles or beliefs 969. Grin - To draw back the lips and reveal the teeth, in a smile, grimace, or snarl 970. Beatific - Experiencing or bestowing celestial joy 971. Ravage - Cause extensive destruction or ruin utterly 972. Introspection - The contemplation of your own thoughts and desires and conduct 973. Gulag - A Russian prison camp for political prisoners 974. Disband - Cause to break up or cease to function 975. Defacto - In reality or fact 976. Lodge - Place a formal charge against, make or become firmly fixed or embedded in a particular place, Put money or valuables in a safe place or safe hands 977. Vault - Jump across or leap over (an obstacle) 978. Pillory - Expose to ridicule or public scorn, Criticize harshly or violently 979. Detour - A roundabout road (especially one that is used temporarily while a main route is blocked) 980. Earnest - Sincerely intended and with strong feeling 981. Contingent - (military) a temporary military unit 982. Detach - (military) separate (a small unit) from a larger, especially for a special assignment 983. Mugger a robber 984. Spite- Feeling a need to see others suffer, Malevolence by virtue of being malicious, spiteful or nasty, a desire to hurt, annoy, or offend someone 985. Mesmerize - Maintain the complete attention of (someone), e.g. because they are fascinated 986. Inadvisable not recommended 987. Puppetry - The art of making puppets and presenting puppet shows 988. Statesmanship - Wisdom in the management of public affairs 989. Thug - An aggressive and violent young criminal 990. Rut - A groove or furrow (especially one in soft earth caused by wheels) 991. Landslide - An overwhelming electoral victory 992. Fringe - The outside boundary or surface of something, A social group holding marginal or extreme views 993. Hound one kind of dog, Someone who is morally reprehensible, Someone who seeks something, Pursue or chase relentlessly 994. Plummet - Drop sharply 995. Beef complain, to strengthen or power 996. Hump -Have sexual intercourse, Something that bulges out or is protuberant or projects from its surroundings 997. Flay - Strip the skin off, criticize severely and brutally 998. Faux fake 999. Inscrutable mysterious 1000. Functionary official, A worker who holds or is invested with an office 1001. Girth - The measurement around the middle of something, esp. a person's waist. 1002. Assume - Take on titles, offices, duties, responsibilities 1003. Sweep up embroil 1004. Undeserving - Not deserving 1005. Grit - Fortitude and determination 1006. Peach - A very attractive or seductive looking woman 1007. Beardown - Exert a force with a heavy weight, Pay special attention to 1008. Rampage - Violently angry and destructive behavior, Act violently, recklessly, or destructively 1009.