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English to English Dictionary5000+5000 WORDS


agronomy science of crop production apprise inform
akimbo with hands on hips apt suitable
alacrity swiftness arbiter judge
alcove recess, niche arcane secret
alibi excuse archipelago group of island
allay to reassure ardour passion
allocate distribute argot specialized vocabulary
ally unite for a purpose aristocrat nobbler
aloof arrogant arraign indict
alto low female voice arrogate seize without right
alleviate lessen, assuage artful skilful, cunning
amalgamation mixture artless naïve, simple
ambiguous unclear ascertain discover
ameliorate improve agnostic not knowing whether god exists
amenities courtesies, comforts air discuss, broadcast
amid among akin related
amnesty pardon albatross large sea bird
a word formed by rear-ranging alfresco outdoors
anagram
the letters of another word alienate estrange, antagonize
analogy point by point comparison allege assert without proof
anathema curse allot allocate
angst anxicty, dread calender with additional
almanac
animosity dislike information
annex to attach altercation argument
annul cancel allegory fable
anoint consecrate alliteration repetition of the same sound
antagonistic hostile amass collect
antediluvian ancient, obsolete ambivalence conflicting emotions
antic caper, prank amenable agreeable
antiquated outdated, obsolete amenity pleasantness
apartheid racial segregation amiss wrong, out of place
ape mimic amoral without morals
aphasia speechless analgestic pain-soother
apocalyptic ominous, doomed anarchist terrorist
apostate one who abandons one's faith anecdote story
apparition phantom animadversion critical remark
append affix animus hate

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annihilate destroy attire dress
annular ring-shaped atypical abnormal
anomalous abnormal audient listening, attentive
antagonize harass augur predict
anthology collection auspices patronage, protection
anitpathy repulsion, hated authorize grant, sanction
antiquity ancient times auxiliary secondary
apathetic unconcerned avarice greed
aperture opening avarice turn away
aphorism maxim avocation hobby
apocryphal of doubtful authenticity avuncular like an uncle
apotheosis deification aye affirmative vote
appease pacify aseptic sterile
apposite apt askance to view with suspicion
doggerel poor verse asphyxiate suffocate
approbation approval assail attack
aptitude ability assert affirm
arbitrament final judgement assimilate absorb
archaic antiquated astral pertaining to star
archives public records asunder apart
arduous hard exhibiting the characteristics of
atavistic
aria operatic song one's forebears
armada fleet of ships atomise vaporize
array arrangement attenuate weaken
articulate well-spoken attribute ascribe
ascend rise au courant well informed
ascetic self-denying audition tryout
ascrobe to attribute august noble
asinine stupid auspicious favourable
aspersion slander automaton robot
aspiration ambition avail assistance
assent agree avatar incarnation
assiduous hard-working avian pertaining to birds
assuage lessen(pain) avouch attest, guarantee
astute wise awry crooked
asymmetric uneven azure sky blue
atrophy the wasting away of muscle babbittry sumugness

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ashen pale benediction blessing
askew crooked benign harmless
aspirant contestant bequest gift, endowment
assassin murderer bereft deprived of
assess appraise best harass, encircle
assonance partial rhyme bespeak attest
astringent causing contraction, severe betrothed engaged
asylum place of refuge becameral having two legislative branches
atelier workshop bilateral two-sided
atone make amends biodegradable naturally decaying
audacity boldness badinage banter
augment increase baleen whalebone
aura atmosphere, emanation balky hesitant
austere harsh, spartan ballistics study of projectiles
autonomous self-governing bandy exchange
avant grade vanguard bard poet
averse loath, reluctant bask take pleasure in, sun
avid enthusiastic bathos sentimentality
avow declare bauble trinket
axiom self-evident truth beckon lure
badger pester befit to be suitable
bailiwick area of concern or business beguile deceive, seduce
balk hesitate beholden indebt
ballast conuter balance beleaguer besiege
banal trite belittle disparage
barbarian savage bellow shout
barrister lawyer bemused bewildered
bastion fort benefactor patron
batery physical attack bent determined
beatitude stat of bliss berate scold
bedlam uproar berserk crazed
begrudge resent, envy besiege beleaguer, surround
behest command bestial beast-like, brutal
belated delayed, overdue bevy group
belie misrepresent bicker quarrel
belligerent combative bilious ill-tempered
bemoan lament biopsy removing tissue for examination

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babbittry sumugness bourgeois middle class
bacchanal orgy bracing refreshing
bagatelle nonentity, trifle bravado feigned bravery
baleful hostile, malignant brevity shortness of expression
ballad song broach bring up a topic of conversation
balm soothing ointment browbeat to bully
bane poison, nuisance buffet blow
baroque ormate buncombe empty, showy talk
basso low male voice burlesque farce
batten fasten, board up bivouace encampment
beatify sanctify blasphemy insulting god
becoming proper bliss happiness
beget produce, procreate bode portend
behemoth moster boisterous noisy
belabor assail verbally bon vivant gourment, epicure
belfry bell tower boon payoff
bellicose warlike booty loot
bellwether leader, guide bovine cow-like
benchmark standard brackish salty
benevolent kind bravura technically difficult
bequeath will brigand robber
bereave rob bromide cliché
beseeca impplore brusque curt
bemirch slander, sully buffoon fool
bestow offer, grant buoyant floatable
bibliography list of sources of information burly husky
biennial occurring every tow years blandish flatter, graval
bilk swindle bleak cheerless
biped two footed animal blithe joyous
bistro tavern, café bogus forged, false
blasé bored with life bolt move-quickly and suddenly
blight decay bona fide made in good faith
bloated swollen boor vulgar person
bogy bugbear botch bungle
bomhast pompous speech boycoot abstain in protest
bonanza a stroke of lack brandish display menacingly
bootless unavailing brawn stregth

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brink edge cadge beg
brook tolerate calamity disaster
bucolic rustic callous insensitive
bulwark fortification camaraderie fellowship
burgeon sprout candid frank, unrehearsed
buttress support canon rule
cacne hiding place cantata musical composition
cadaver corpse capillary thin tube
cadet a student of a military academy capitulate surrender
caiole encourage, coax captious fond of finding fault in others
calibre ability carbine rifle
calumny slander cardinal chief
canard hoax carrion decaying flesh
canine pertainging to dogs cashmere fine wool form asia
cantankerous peevish castrate remove the testicles
capacious spacious catastrophic disastrous
capitol legislative building catholic universal, worldly
caption title caustic scathing (of speech)
catafe bottle caveat emptor buyer beware
carcinoma tumor cede transfer ownership
careen swerve cenotaph empty tomb
cascade waterfall ceramisc pottery
castigate criticize chafe abrade
cataclysm catatrophe champion defend
cathartic purgativer, purifying charlatan quack
cause celebre celebrated legal case chaste pure, virgin
cavalier disdainful, nonchalant cheeky brass, forward
cavort frolic chicanery trickery
celibate abstainging from sex cacophony dissonance, harsh noise
cessation a stopping cadence rhythm
chalice goblet cadre cmall group
chary cautious calculating scheming
sweet, innocent merical callow inexperienced
cherubic
imaginary, dreamlike canaille rabble
cabal plot candor frankness
cachet prestige cant insincere speech
cadaverous haggard canvass survey

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most significant, pertaining to collaborate work together
capital
wealth colloquial informal speech
capricious fickle, impulsive colonnade row of columns
captivate engross, fascinate commandeer seize for military use
carcinogenic causing cancer commensurate proportionate
cardiologist one who studies the heart commission authorization to perform a tack
cartographer mapmaker commodor naval officer
cassandra unheeded porphet commute lessen punishment
casuistry specious compatible well-matched, harmonious
categorical absolute, certain compendium summary
caucus meeting compile collect
cauterise to sear complicity guilt by association
cavil quibble compound augment
celestial heavenly compulsive obsessive
cerebral pertaining to the brain concatenate link
chagrin embarrassment concerted done together
chaperon escort concise brief
chartrcuse greenish yellow concomitant accompanying concurrent
chasten castigate consourse throng
cherub cupid concurrent simulataneous
chide scold condolence commiseration
chronic continual conduit pipe
churi a boor confederacy alliance
cipher zero confidant trusted friend
circumcise remove the foreskin conflagration large fire
circumyent evade confront challenge
ciamor noise congeal solidify
claustrophobia fear fo enclosed places congeries pile
clemency forgiveness conjecture hypothesis
clone duplicate connive conspire
cloy glut conscientious honorable, upright
coagulage thicken consecutive one after another
coddle pamper consign assign
coffer force chronicle a history
cogitate ponder chutzpah gall
cognizant awar circa about
cohere stick together circumiocution roundabout expression

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citadel fortress confuse perplex
clan extended family congenial friendly
cleave split congruence conformity
clique a small group conjugal pertaining to marriage
clout influence connoisseur an expert, gourmet
cloyed jaded conscription draft enlistment
coalesce combine consensus general agreement
codicil supplement to a will consolation comfort
coffer strong box chronology arrangement by time
cognate from the same source cimmerian unlit
cognomen family name circuitous roundabout
cohort an associate circumspect cautious
collar seize citation summons to appear in court
colloquy conference clandestine secret
comatose stupor cleft split
commemorate observe cloister refuge
commiserate empathize cloven split
commodious spacious co-op pre-empt, usurp
communion fellowship coda concluding passage
compact covenant coercion force
compatriot countryman cogent well-put, convincing
compensate make up for cognizant aware
complacent self-satisfied cohabit live together
comport to conduct oneself coiffure hairdo
comprehensive thorough collateral securities for a debt
compulsory obligatory collusion conspiracy
concave curving inward combine unite, blend
conch spiral shell commend praise
conclusive convincing, ending doubt commissary food store
concord accord commodity product
concubine mistress commutation exchange, substitution
condescend patronize, talk down to compassion kindness
condone overlook wrong doing compelling convincing
confabulate discuss compensatory skilfulness
confer bestow compliant submissive
confide trust another(with secrets) composed coll, self-possessed
confluence flowing together comprise consist of

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compunction remorese corollary consequence
concede yield, grant corps group of people
conciliatory reconciling cortege procession
concoct devise cosset coddle
concordat agreement countermand overrule
concur agree coup de grace final strock, a blow of mercy
condiment seasoning courtier member of the king's court
conducive helping covet desire
confection candy crave desire
conference meeting credenza buffet
confiscate seize crecendo becoming louder
confound bewilder cringe cover
confute disprove croon sing
congenital inborn, existing from birth cryptic mysterious
coniferous bearing cones culinary pertainign to cooking
conjure summon culpable blameworthy
consanguineous related by blood cumbersome unwieldy
consecrate make holy curb restrain, block
considered well thought out curry seek favour by flattery
consolidate unite, strengthen curtail shorten
consonant harmonious cynosure celebrity
conspicuous obvious consort spouse
consternation anxiety, bewilderment conspire plot
consummate perfect constrained confined
contempt disdain contagion infectious agent
contentious argumentative contend struggle
contingent conditional contiguous adjacent, abutting
contraction chrinkage contort twist
contrast difference, comparison contractual related to a contract
contrite apologetic contravene oppose
controvert dispute contrive arrange, artificial
conundrum puzzle, enigma contumacy disobedience
converge come together convence assemble(a group)
convex curving outward conversant familiar
convivial sociable, festive convey communicate
convoluted twisted, complicated convocation gathering
cordial friendly copious abundant

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cordon bond, chain coquetee a flirt
coronation crowning of a sovereign cornucopia cone-shaped horn filled with ruit
corpulent fat corporeal of the body
coruscate sparkle corroborate confirm
coterie small group cosmopolitan worldly, sophisticated
countervail counterbalance countenance facial expression
court-martial military trial coup master stroke
convenant aggrement, pact courtesan prostitute
cower showing fear covert secret
craven cowardly crass crude
credulous believing credence belief
crestfallen dejected creed belief
criterion a standard used in judging crevice crack
cruet bottle critique examination, criticism
cubism a style of painting cruk gist, key
cull pick out, select cudgel club
culprit offender culminate climax
cumulative accumulate culvert drain
curmudgeon boor cupidity greed
cursory hasty curriculum course of study
cyclone storm curt abrupt, rude
czar russian emperor cynical scornful of the motives of others
consortium cartel dally procrastinate
constellation arrangement of stars de facto actual
construe interpret de rigueur very formal
contemplate meditate debacle a rout, defeat
contented satisfied debrief interrogate
continence self control dank damp
contraband illicit goods de jure legally
contrariety opposition deadpan expressionless
contretemps unfortunate occurrence debase degrade
controversial subject to dispute debilitate weaken
contusion bruise debunk refute, expose
conventional customary, standard dais platform
converse opposite dauntless courageous
conviction strongly held velief de rigueur legally
convoke convene, summon dearth scarcity

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debauch corrupt deflect turn aside
debonair sophisticated, affable defray pay
debutante a girl debuting into society degrade demean
decadence decay(e.g. moral) deity a god
decathlon athletic contest delete remove
decimate destroy delineate drqe a line around, decribe
decommission take a ship out of service deference courteously yielding to another
decree official order defile pollute
deduce conclude deflowe despoil
deface mar, disfigure deft skilful
decant pour dehydrate dry out
deceive trick delectable delicious
decipher decode deleterious harmful
decorous seemly delinquent negligent, culpable
decrepitude enfeeblement deluge a flood
deduct subtract demean degrade
defamation (verb) slander delude deceive
decapitate kill by beheading a politician who appeals to base
demagogue
deciduous shedding leaves instincts
decline decrease in number demented deranged
decorum protocol demograph a study of hyman populations
decry castigate demur take exception
deem judge denizen dweller
defeatist one who is resigned to defeat denouement resolution
deficit shortage depart leave
definitive conclusive, final deplore condemn
defraud swindle deposition testimony
defunct extinet depredation preying on, plunder
defunct extinct derelict negligent
deign condescend derogator degrading
delegate authorize desiccate dehydrate
deliberate ponder desolate forsaken
delirium mental confusion, ecstasy despondent depressed
deive dig, explore (of ideas) desuetude disuse
demeanour behaviour detain confine
defer postpone deter discouratge, prevent
deficit shortage detractor one who criticizes

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devastate lay waste digress ramble
devoid empty dilemma a difficult choice
diabolical devilish diminution reduction
diatribe denunciation dirigible airship, blimp
dictate command disaffect alienate
diffident shy disband disperse
dilatory procrastinating discerning obervant
diligent hard working disconsolate inconsolable
dire dreadful discreet prudent
disabuse correct demobilize disband
disavow deny demote lower in rank
discernible visible denigrate defame
disconcert confuse denote signify, stand for
discourse conversation denude strip bare
demise death deplete exhaust
demoralize dishearten deportment behaviour
demure sedate, reserved deprecate belittle
denomination class, sect deracinate uproot
denounce condemn derisive mocking
depict portray desecrate profance
deploy arrange force desist stop
depravity immorality despose loathe
deprive take away destitute poor
deride ridicule detached emotionally removed
derrick crane detention confinement
designate appoint detract lessen
despicable contemptible detritus debris
despot tyrant devilish plan
desultory without direction in life devout pious
détente truce diaphanous sheer, translucent
deterrent hinderance dichotomy a division into two parts
detrimental harmful didactic instrectional
deviate turn away from dilapidated neglected dilate enlarge
devotee enthusiast, follower dilettante amateur, dabbler
dialectic pertaining to debate diocese district
dicey risky disabuse correct
dictum saying disarray disorder

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disburse pay out dulect melodious
disclaim renounce duress coercion
discord lake of harmony discretion prudence
discrepancy difference disdain contempt
discrete separate disgruntle disappointed
discursive rambling disingenuous deceptive
disfigure mar, ruin disjoiated disconnected, incoherent
disinclination unwillingness dismay dread
disinterested impartial disparity difference
dismantle take apart dispel cause to banish
disparate various disposition attitude
dispath send dispute debate
dispirit discourage disreput disgrace
disputatious fond of arguing dissent disagree
disquisition elaborate treatise disipate scatter
disseminate distribute dissolution disintegration
dissidence disagreement distend swell
dissolute profligate inmoral distrait preoccupied absend mind
dissuade deter dither move without purpose
distract divert diverge branch off
distrust suspect diversity variety
diva prima donna divine foretell
diversion pastime docile domesticatedm trained
divident distributed profits document verify
divulge disclose doggerel
doctrinaire dogmatic doldrums dullness
dogged persistent domicile home
dolce sweetly donor contributor
dolorous gloomy dotage senility
don assume, put on doughty resolute, unafraid
dossier file doyen dean of a group
having two meanings , which is drivel inance speech
double entendre
sexually suggestive dubious doubtful
dowager jidow duenna governess
dregs residue, riffraff dupe one who is easily trick, victim
drone speak in a monotonic voice dynamic energetic
dudgeon resentment, indignant humour discriminating able to see differences

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disengage release, detach effigy mannequin
dishevel muss effulgent brilliant
disinter unearth egregious grossly wrong
dismal gloomy eke to supplement with great effort
disparage belittle elecorate voters
dispassionate impartial emasculate castrate, dispirit
disperse scatter embezzlement theft
dispossess take away poeeseeions ebb recede
disquietude anxiety ecclesiastical churchly
dissemble pretend eclectic from many sources
dissertation lecture edict order
dissolute scatter editorialise express an opinion
dissonance discord effeminate unmanly
distortion misinterpret, lie efficacious effective
distraught distressed effloresce to bloom
diurnal daily effusion pouring forth
diverse variety egress exit
divest strip, deprive elaboration detailed explanation
divisive causing conflict eleemosynary pertaining to charity
dock curtail elephantine large
dodder tremble elite upper-class
dogmatic certain, unchanging in opinion elucidate make clear
doleful sorrowful emaciated underfed, gaunt
dominion authority embargo retriction
dormant asleep emblazon imprint, brand
doting attending ebullient exuberant
dour sullen echelon degree
draconian harsh ectoderm top layer of skin
droll amusing edifice building
ductile stretchable educe draw for the, evoke
duet twosome effervescence exuberance
duplicity deceit, treachery efficacy effectiveness
eccentric odd, weird effrontery insolence
ecumenical universal egocentric self-cantered
edify instruct ejaculate exclaim
efface obliterate elate raise spirits
effete worn out elegant refined, exquisite

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elicit provoke internal secretion
ellipsis ommission of words endoderm within the skin
elude evade endorse approve
emancipate liberate endowment property, gift
embellish exaggerate endure suffer
embody personlfy enervate weaken
embrace accept enfranchise liberate
embryonic rudimentary engaging enchanting, charming
emeritus retired, but retaining title engender generate
emote to display exaggerated emotion engrave carve into a material
empower enable, grant engross captivate
enamoured charmed, captivated enigmatic puzzling
enchant charm enlist join
encompass contain, encircle ennui boredom
encumber burden enshroud cover
endeavour attempt, strive entail involve, necessitate
embrangle embroil entice lure
emend correct entreat plead
eminent distinguished, famous enumerate count
empathy compassion, sympathy envoy messenger
emulate imitate epic majestic
enate related on the mother's side epidemiology study of the spread of disease
area enclosed within another the branch of philosophy dealing
enclave epistemology
region with knowledge
encore additional performance epoxy glue
encyclopaedic comprehensive equine pertaining to horses
endemic peculiar to a particular region engulf overwhelm
embroil involve enjoin urge, order
emergent appearing enmity hostility, hatred
emissary messenger enormity large, tragic
employ use ensnare trap
enact decree, ordain enterprise undertaking
encapsulate condense entomology the study of insects
encomium praise entrench fortify
encroach trespass enviable desirable
endear enamour eon long period of time
endocrinologist one who studies glands of epicure gourmet

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epigram saying exalt glorify
epithet name, appellation excision removal
equable even-tempered eradicate abolish
equitable fair err mistake, misjudge
enfranchise liberate erroneous mistaken
enhance improve a capoella without accompaniment
enlighten inform reasoning based on general
a la carte
ennoble exalt principles
ensemble musical group aback unexpected
ensue follow immediately abaccs counting device
enthral mesmerize abandon desert, forsake
entourage assemblage abase lessen
entrepreneur businessman abatement alleviation
envision imagine aboey monastery
ephemeral short-lived abbreviat shorten
epidemic spreading reapidly abduct kidnap
episode incident abberant abonormal
epoch era abet aid encourage(tipically of crime)
equanimity composure abeyance postponement
equivocate make intentionally ambiguous abhor detest
era period of time ablate cut away
erode wear away abloish annul
erratic constantly changing abortive unsuccessful
erudite learned absidge shorten
escapade adventure accrue accumulate
esoteric known by only a few acme summit
esteem respect acqaint familiarize
estrange alienate acrid pungent, caustic
conforming to accepted adjourn discontinue
ethical
standards of behaviour adjunct addition
etymology study of words admonish warn gently
euthanasia mercy-killing adroit skillful
evangelical proselytising adumbration overshadow
eventual ultimate, coming advise give counsel
evince attest, demonstrate aerial pertaining to the air
evolution gradual change affable friendly
exacerbate worsen affudavit sworn written statement

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affinity fondness administer manage
affluent abundant, wealthy ado fuss
aficionado devotee, ardent follower adulation applause
aftermath consequence advent arrival
agent adverse unfavourable
agitator
provocateur advocate urge
aggregate total, collect aerobics exercise
abscess inflamed tissue affect influence
abscong to run away(secretly) affiliate associate
absolve acquit affix fasten
abstain refrain affray brawl
abstract theoretical, intangible afoul entangled
abstruse diffcult to understand agape wonder
abut touch, border on aggrandize exaggerate
abysmal deficient, sub par aggressor attacker
abyss chasm actuate start
academy school acumen insight
accede yield acute sharp, intense
accentuate emphasize ad nauseam to a ridiculous degree
accession attainment of rank ad lib improvise
accessory attachment adage proverb
acclaim recognition, fame adamant insistent
acclimate accusfom on self to climate ascendancy powerful state
acclivity ascent, incline agnate related on the father's side
abide submit, endure erupt burst forth
ablution cleansing escarpment a steep slope
abominable detestable esplanade boardwalk
abound be plentiful esthetic artistic
abroad overseas eternal endless
accolade applause ethos beliefs of a group
accord agreement euphemism genteel expression
accredit authorize evade avoid
accumulate amass evasive elusive
acolyte assistant eventuate bring about
acquiesce aggre passively eviscerate disembowel
acrimonious caustic, bitter ewe female sheep
adjudicate judge exact use authority to force payment

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exasperate irritate extremity farthest point
exclaim shout extrude force out
ergo therefore exult rejoice
errant wandering excommunicate expel
ersatz artificial execute put into effect
escalate intensify exempt excuse
es hew avoid exhort strongly urge
espouse advocate exiguous scanty
estimable meritorious exonerate free from blame
ethereal light, airy expanse extent of land
etiquette manners expedite hasten
euphoria elation expiate atone
evanescent fleeting, very brief explicate explain
eventful momentous expose divulge
evidential pertaining to evidence expropriate dispossess
evoke draw foth extant existing
ex officio by virtue of position extenuate mitigate
exacting demanding, difficult extort extract, force
excerpt selection, extract extraneous not essential
exclude shut out extricate disentangle
exclusive prohibitive exuberant joyous
execrable abominable excruciate torture
exemplary outstanding exegesis interpretation
one who draws attention to exhaustive through
exhibitionist
himself exhume uncover
exigency urgency exile banish
exdous departure, migration exorbitant expensive
exorcise expel expansive sweeping
expedient advantageous expel drive out
expertise knowledge, ability expletive oath
explicate atone explicit definite, clear
exploit utilize, milk expostulate protest
expound explain expunge erase
exquisite beautifully made extemporize improvise
extent scope extirpate seek out and destroy
extol praise highly extract to pull out, exact
extradite deport, deliver extrapolate infer

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extroverted outgoing aft rear
exude emit agenda plan, timetable
adapt adjust to changing conditions aggravate worsen
adaptable pliable aggrleve mistreat
addendum appendix agile nimble
adduce offeras example agitate stir up
adept skilful agrarian pertaining to arming
adhere stick to airs pretension
adherent supporter al fresco outdoors
adieu farewell albino lacking pigmentation
adipose fatty alias assumed name
adjacent next to alight land, descent
abject renounce allegiance loyalty
abode home allude refer to indirectly
aboriginal indigenous alms charity
abreast side by side altitude height
abrogate cancel allegro fast
accommodate adapt altrusim benevolence, generosity
to aproach and speak to ambient surrounding, environment
accost
someone ambulatory able to walk
accrete grow larger ament correct
acerbic caustic (of speech) amiable friendly
acoustic pertaining to sound amity friendship
acquit free from blame amorous loving, sexual
acrophobia fear of heights analogous similar
adjudicate judge anarchy absence of government
admissible allowable aneurysm bulging in a blood vessel
adonis beautiful man animated exuberant
adulterate contaminate, corrupt anuals historical records
adventitious accidental annotate to add explanatory notes
adversity hardship anodyne pain soothing
aegis that which protects anonymity state of being anonymous
aesthetic pleasing to the sense, beautiful antechmber waiting room
affectation pretence anthrax disease
afflication connection antipodal exactly apposite
afflication illness antithesis direct opposite
affront insult apathy indifference

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apex highest point fatuous inane, stupid
aplomb poise fealty loyalty
apoplexy stroke febrile feverish, delirious
appal horrify feign pretend
appellation title a woman who leads men to their
femme fatale
apprehensive anxious destruction
apropose appropriate facile easy
aquatic pertaining to water facsimile duplicate
arbitrary tyrannical, capricious factitious artificial
archetype original model fallacy false belief
ardent passionate falter waver
argonauts gold-seekers, adventurers fanfare publicity
arid dry, dull fascism totalitarianism
armistice truce fathom understand
arsenal supply fauna animals
artifice trick feasible likely to succedd
facet aspect feckless incompetent
facilitate make easier felicity happiness
faction clique, sect fend ward off
factotum handyman feral untamed, wild
fallow unproductive, unploughted fertile fruitful
fanaticism excessive zeal festive joyous
farcical absurd fetid stinking
fastidious meticulous fiasco debacle
fatuity foolishness fictitious invented, imaginary
faux pas false step, mistake filch steal
feat deed fillip stimulus
fecund fertile firebrand agitator
felonious eriminal fitful irregular
facetious joking, sarcastic flagellate whip
facility skill fledgling just beginning, struggling
factious causing disagreement to show disregard for the law or
flout
rules
fallacious false
foil defeat
falsetto high male voice
source, fountainhead, set of
fane temple font
type
farrago mixture
forbear abstain
fatal resulting in death
forensic pertaining to debate

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forgo relinquish forthright frank
ferment turmoil fortitude patience, courage
fervour intensity founder sink
festoon decorate fragmented broken into fragments
fetters shackles frenetic harried, neurotic
fiat decree frivolity playfulness
fidelity loyalty frugal thrifty
filial son fruitless unprofitable, barren
finale conclusion fuming angry
firmament sky furtive stealthy
fjord inlet forthwith immediately
flagrant outrageous fortuitous lucky
flippant pert fracas noisy fight
fluctuate waver, vary fraternity brotherhood
foist palm off a fake fret worry
forage search for food frolic romp, play
force majeure superior force fruitful productive
foresight ability to predict the future fulminate denounce, menace
forsake abandon furlough leave of absence
ferret rummage through fusillade bombardment
fester decay fortify strengthen
fete to honour foster encourage
fey eccentric, whimsical fragile easily broken
fickle always changing one's mind fraught filled
figment falsehood, fantasy fritter squander
filibuster long speech frond bending tree
finesse skill fruition relization, completion
fiscal monetary fulsome excessive, insincere
flabbergasted amazed, bum founded furor commotion
flail whip futile hopeless
florid ruddy gainsay contradict
foible weakness, minor fault gamut range
foment instigate garnish decorate
foray raid gauche awkward
foreclose exclude genesis beginning
forestall thwart genteel elegant
forswear deny geriatrics pertaining to old age

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gibe heckle grovel crawl, obey
glabrous without hair guile deceit
glib insincere manner guttural throaty
glutton one who eats too much gambit plot
goad encourage garner gather
gorgon ugly person garrulous talkative
gossamer thin and flimsy generic general
gracious kindness genre kind, category
grandiose impressive, large genuine authentic
gratis free ghastly horrible
gratuity tip gist essence
gregarious sociable glean gather
grisly gruesome glut surplus, excess
guffaw laughter gnome dwarf-like being
gusto great enjoyment gorge stuff, satiate
gaffe embarrassing mistake gory bloody
gainful profitable gouge overcharge
galvanize excite to action gradual by degrees
gargantuan large grapple struggle
garrote stranglehold gratuitous unwarranted, uncalled for
genealogy ancestry gravity seriousness
genetics study of heredity grimace expression of disgust
genuflect kneel in reverence grudging reluctant
germane relevant gullible easily deceived
gingivitis inflammation of the gums gyrate whirl
glaucoma disorder of the eye hackneyed trite
glovwe stare angrily hale healthy
gnarl deform hapless unlucky
googol a very large number harbinger forerunner
gormandize eat voraciously harlequin clown
gothic medieval harrowing distressing
gradient incline, rising by degrees haven refuge
granular grainy hedonism the pursuit of pleasure in life
gratitude thankfulness hegemony authority, domination
the essential part of an heliocentric having the sun as a center
gravamen
accusation herald harbinger
grievous tragic, heinous hermetic airtight, sealed

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departing form established hibernal wintry
heterodox
doctrines hideous horrible
heday glory days hirsute bearoed
hidalgo nobleman histrionic overly dramatic
hie to hasten homely plain
habitat natural environment words that are identical in
homonym
haggard gaunt spelling and pronunciation
hallucination delusion hortatory inspiring good deeds
harangue tirade hoyden tomboy
harbour give shelter, sonceal humane compassionate
harp complain incessantly hummock knoll, mound
harry harass hybrid erossbreed
havoc destruction hymerieal pertaining to marriage
heed follow advice hyperbole exaggeration
a journey to a more pleasant hypoglycaemic low blood sugar
hegira
place holograph written entirely by hand
helix a sprial homily sermon
herbivorous feeding on plants hone sharpen
hermit one who lives in solitude hospice shelter
heuristic teaching device or method hubris arrogance
hiatus interruption humanities languages and literature
hidebound prejudiced humus soil
highbrow intellectual hydrophobia fear of water
halcyon serence hymn religious song
habituate accustom hypertension elevated blood pressure
hamper obstruct hypothermia low body temperature
harass torment homage respect
hardy healthy homogeneous uniform
harridan hag horde group
haughty arrogant hovel shanty, cabin
hearsay gossip bue colour
heedless xareless humility humbleness
heinous vile husbandry management
helots slaves hygienic sanitary
herculean powerful, large hyperactive overactive
herpetologist one who studies reptiles hypoeritical deceiving, tow faced
hew cut iconoclast one who rails against sacred

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institutions ilk class, clan
ignoble dishonourable illusory fleeting
illimitable limitless imbue infuse
imbibe drink immense huge
immaterial irrelevant immobile still
imminent about to happen immure build a watl around
immunity exemption from presecution impale pierce
impair injure impassioned fiery, emotional
impasse deadlock impeccable faultless
impeach accuse, charge impediment obstacle
impede hinder imperative vital, pressing
impending approaching imperil endanger
imperialism colonialism imperturbable calm
impertinent insolent impetus stimulus, spark
impetuous impulsive implausible unlikely
implant instil implicit implied
implicate incriminate impolitic unwise
impolosion bursting inward importune urgent request
import meaning, significance impotent powerless
imposition intrusion impregnable invincible
imprecation curse, inculcate impressionism a style of painting
impressionable susceptible, easily influenced improvise invent
impromptu spontaneous impulse inclination
impugn criticize impute charge
impunity exemption from harm inadvisable not recommended
inadvertent unintentional inanimate inorganic, lifeless
inanc vacuous, stupid inborn innate
inaugurate induct incantation chant
incandescent brilliant incarnate embody, personify
incarcerate imprison incentive stimulus
incense enrage inchoate just begun
incest sex among family members incipient beginning
incinerate burn incite foment, provoke
incisive keen, penetrating inclusive comprehensive
inclement harsh incomparable peerless
incommunicado unable to communicate ichthyology study of fish
idiosyncrasy peculiarity idyllic natural, picturesque

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illicit unlawful miscellany mixture of items
magnate a powerful, successful person misgiving doubt
maim injure macabre gruesome
malaise illness macrobiosis longevity
malediction curse magisterial arbitrary, dictatorial
malfeasance wrongdoing magnitude size
malignant virulent, tractable maladjusted disturbed
manacle shackle malapropism comical misuse of a word
mandrill baboon malefactor evildoer
manifesto proclamation malice spite
manumit set free malodorous fetid
marauder plunderer mandate command
maroon abandon mania madness
martinet disciplinarian manifold multiple, diverse
masticate chew manuscript unpublished book
maternal motherly marginal insignificant
matriculate enrol marshal array, mobilize
maudlin weepy, sentimental martyr sacrifice, symbol
maverick a rebel mastiff large dog
mea culpa my fault maternity motherhood
median middle matrix array
megalith ancient stone monument maul rough up
mellifluous sweet sounding mawkish sickeningly sentimental
memoir autobiography meagre scanty
menagerie zoo mediocre average
menial humble, degrading melancholy reflective, gloomy
mercurial changeable, volatile melodious melodic
meteoric swift memorabilia things worth remembering
meticulous extremely careful, precise mendacity untruth
mettle courage, capacity for bravery mentor teacher
migrate travel metamorphosis a change in form
militate work against meteorology science of weather
minatory threatening metier occupation
minstrel troubadour miasama toxin
minutiae trivia milieu environment
mirth jollity milk extract
misbegotten illegitimate mince chop, moderate

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minuscule small the name itself
mirage illusion mien appearance, bearing
misanthrope hather of mankind illustrious famous
miscarry abort immaculate spotlessly clean
misconstrue misinterpret immerse bathe
misnomer wrongly named immolate sacrifice
machiavellian politically crafty, cunning immutable unchangeable
macroscopic visibly large impartial not biased
magnanimous generous, kind hearted impassive calm
magnum opus masterpiece impecunious indignet
maladroit clumsy impel urge, force
malcontent one who is forever dissatisfied imperceptible slight, intangible
malevolence bad intent, malice imperious domineering
malign defame impervious impenetrable
mammoth huge impinge encroach, touch
mandatory obligatory implement carry out, execute
manifest obvious, evident implore entreat
manslaughter killing someone without malice imponderable difficult to estimate
mar damage imposing intimidating
marionette puppet impound seize
martial warlike impresario promoter
masochist one who enjoys pain imprimature sanction
mastodon extinct elephant impudence insolence
matriarch matron impulsive to act suddenly
matutinal early in toto in full, entirely
mausoleum tomb that which cannot be taken
inalienable
mayhem mutilation away
meander roam, ramble inaudible cannot be heard
medley mixture incalculable immeasurable
melee riot incapacitate disable
memento souvenir incendiary inflammatory
memorandum note incessant unceasing
mendicant beggar incidental insignificant, minor
mercantile mercenary calculating, venal incision cut
mete distribute inciyility disdain
methodical systematic careful incognito disguised
metonymy the substitution of a phrase for incompatibility inability to with other

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inconceivable unthinkable inter bury
inconspicuous not noticeable interdict prohibit
incorrigible unreformable interlude intermission
incriminate accuse interpolate insert
indecent offensive interrpgate question
indemniaty insurance intervene interfere, mediate
indigenous native intractable unmanageable
indisereet lacking sound judgment, rash intricate complex
indistinct blurry, without clear features introspection self analysis
indubitable unquestionable incongruous out of place, absurd
indurate harden incontrovertible indisputable
ineffable inexpressible ineredulous sceptical
inept unfit incubus nightmare
inevitable unavoidable, predestined incumbent obligatory
infamous notorious indecourous unseemly
infatuate immature love indict charge
infidel non believer indolent lazy
infinitesimal very small induce persuade
inflammatory incendiary industrious hard working
intringe encroach ineffectual futile
ingenious clever inert inactive
igress entering inexorable relentless
inimical adverse, hostile infamy sham
iniguity sin infer conclude
injunction command infidelity disloualty
innervate invigorate infirmary clinic
innuendo insinuation influx inflow
inquest investigation infuriate enrage
insatiable gluttonous ingrate ungrateful person
insensate without feeling inherent innate, inborn
insinuate allude inimitable peerless
insolvent bankrupt initiate begin
instant at once inkling hint
insufferable unbearable innocuous harmless
insurgent rebellious inopprtune untimely
integral essential inquistion interrogation
integument a covering inscribe engrave

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insidious treacherous infirmity ailment
insipid flat, dull infraction violation
insouciant nonchalant infuse inspire, instill
instigate incite ingratiate pleasing, endearing
insular arrow minded inhibit restrain
insurrection uprising iniquitous unjust, wicked
integrate make whole initiation induction ceremony
intelligentsia the intellectual elite innate inborn
intercede plead on behalf of another innovative new, useful idea
interject interrupt inordinate excessive
interminable unending inquisitive curious
interpose insert inserutable cannot be fully understood
intersperse scatter insignia emolems
intestate leaving no will insolent insulting
intransigent unyielding instalment portion
intrigue plot, mystery insubordinate disobedient
inundate flood, live in harmony insuperable insurmountable
inconsiderate thoughtless intangible not perceptible by touch
incorporate combine integration unification
increment step, increase intensive extreme
inculcate instill,indoctrinate intercept prevent
incursion raid interloper intruder
indelible permanent internecine mutually destructive
indifferent unconcerned interaval between two
interregnum
indignant resentment of injustice successive reigns
indispensable vital, essential interstate between states
indomitable invincible intimate allude to
indulge succumb to desire intrepid fearless
inebriate intoxicate intrinsic inherent
indulge succmb to desire inure accustom, habituate, harden
inebriate intoxicate invalidate disprove
inelutable inescapable inveigle lure
inestimable priceless inveterate habitual, chronic
infallible unerring inviolate sacred
infantry foot soldiers irate angry
infernal hellish irrelevant unrelated, immaterial
infiltrate trespass irrevocable cannot be rescinded

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itinerary route jostle push, brush against
invective verbal insult jubilant in high spirits
inventive cleaver, resourceful jugular throat
invidious incurring ill-will junta small ruling group
invocation calling on god justify excuse, mitigate
oddly contrary to what is purview, range of
ironic ken
expected comprehension
irreparable cannot be repaired kinetic pertaining to motion
isosceles having two equal sides kitsch trashy art
inveigh to rail against knead massage
inverse directly opposite kowtow behave obsequiously
invincible cannot be defeated kaleidoscope series of changing events
irascible irritable kindle arouse, inspire
irrational illogical kismet fate
irresolute hesitant, uncertain kleptomania impulse to steal
itinerant wandering knell sound of a bell
jargon specialized vocabulary keen of sharp mind
jejune barren kindred similar
jingoistic nationalistic, warmongering kite bad check
journeyman reliable worker knave con man
judicious prudent holy book of Islam revealed on
koran
juncture pivotal point in time Hazrat Muhammad(SAW)
jurisdiction domain kudos acclaim
juvenescent making young lachrymose tearful
jabberwocky nonsense lactic derived from milk
jaundiced biased, embittered lagniappe bonus
jest jock lament mourn
jocular humorous languish weaken
combat between knights on largess generous donation
joust
horses latent potential
juggernaut unstoppable force lave wash
junoesque stately beauty laxity carelessness
jurisprudence law leery cautious
juxtapose to place side by side legible readable
jaded spent, bored with one's situation lenient forgiving
jeer mock leviathan a monster
jilt reject liaison relationship, affair

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libidinous lustful lothario rake, womaniser
lieutenant one who acts in place of another lucrative profitable
lilliputian very small lacerate tear, cut
limpid transparent, clearly understood laconic brief, terse
linguistics study of language laggard loafer
listless lacking spirit or interest lambent softly radiant
litigate contest lampoon satirize
livid enraged larceny theft
logistics means of supplying troops lassitude lethargy
loquacious talkative laurels fame
lucid clearly understood lax loose, careless
labyrinth maze lectern reading desk
lackey servant legerdmain trickery
lacuna a missing part, gap legitimate lawful
laity laymen levee embankement, dam
lamina layer liable responsible
lanyard short rope libertine roue, rake
lascivious lustful lien financial claim
laudatory commendable ligneous wook like
lavish extravagant limn portray, describe
layman nonprofessional lineage ancestry
legacy bequest lissome agile, supple
legislate make law lithe supple
lethargic drowsy, sluggish liturgy cermony
levity frivolity lofty high
one who believes in complete logy sluggish
libertarian
freedom lout goon
licentious lewd, immoral lucre money, profit
ligature bond ludicrous absurd
limerick poem lupine wolf like
linchpin something that is indispensable luster gloss
liquidate eliminate lugubrious sad
litany list luer entice
two negative statements that luxuriant lush
litotes cancle to make positive
machination plot
statement
luminous bright
loathe abhor
lurid ghastly
logo symbol

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lynch hang without trail moral ethical
maeistrom whirlpool moratorium postponement
militant combative moribund mear death
millennium thousand year period morsel bite, piece
minion subordinate mote speck
minute very small mottled spotted
mire marsh mousy drab, colouriess
misappropriation use dishonestly mulet defraud
miscegenation intermarriage between races munificent generous
miscreant evildoer muster to gather one's forces
misogyny hatred of women mutilate maim
misshapen deformed muzzle restrain
mnemonics that which aids the memory myrmidons loyal followers
modicum pittance mitigate lessen the severity
mogul powerful person mobocracy rule by mob
molten melted module unit
monolithic large and uniform mollify appease
moot disputable monocle eyeglass
morass swamp, diffcult situation monstrosity distorted, abnormal form
mores moral standards morale spirit, confidence
morphine painkilling drug mordant biting, sarcastic
mosque temple morose sullen
motley diverse mortify humiliate
mountebank charlatan motif theme
muffle stifle, quiet motto slogan, saying
mundance ordinary muckraker reformer
muse ponder multitude throng
mute silent murmur mutter, mumble
mutter murmur, grumble mutability able to change
myriad innumerable mutiny rebellion
mythical fictitious mutability able to change
missive letter mutiny rebellion
mobilizae assemble for action myopic narrow-minded
modish chic mystique mystery, aura
molest bother narcissism self love
momentous of great importance natal related to birth
monologue long speech nefarious evil

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nemesis implacable foe nurture nourish, foster
neophyte beginner nascent incipient
nether under naturalize grant citizenship
neutralize offset, nullify peculate embezzle
niche nook pedagogical pertaining to teaching
nirvana bliss pedantic bookish
nocturne serenade pedigree genealogy
nomenclature terminology pejorative insulting
nominee candidate pen write
nondescript lacking distinctive features pend depend, hang
noparcil peerless pensive sad
notable remarkable, noteworthy peon common worker
nouveau rich newly rich persolate ooze, permeate
novice biggnner peremptory dictatorial
nub erux perfidious treacherous(of a person)
nuisance annoyance perfunctory careless
numismatics coin collecting peripatetic walking about
narrate tell, recount perishable decomposable
nativity the process of birth permutation reordering
nebulous indistinct perpendicular at right angles
negate cancel perpetuate cause to continue
neologism newly coined expression perquisite reward, bonus
nepotism favouritism persona social façade
nettle irritate personify embody, exemplify
nexus link perspicacity discernment, keenness
niggardly stingy pertain to relate
noctambulism sleepwalking perturbation agitation
noisome harmful pessimist cynic
nominal slight, in name only petition request
nonchalant casual pettifogger unscrupulous lawyer
nonentity person of no significance phantasm apparition
nonpartisan neutral, uncommitted philanthropist altruist
noted famous philistine barbarian
nova bright star phobia fea
noxious toxic physique fram, musculature
nubile marriageable piecemeal one at a time
nullify void pilfer steal

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pine langusih prerequiste requirement
piquant tart tasting, spicy prescribe urge
piteous sorrowful, pathetic pressing urgent
pithy concise presume deduce
pittance trifile pretense affectation, excuse
placard poster pretext excuse
plagiarize counterfeit prevalent widespread
platonic nonsexual priggish pedantic, affected
plebeian common, vulgar primate head, master
plentiful abundant princely regal, generous
pliable flexible privation hardship
plucky courageous probity integrity
plutocrat wealthy person procedure method
podgy fat proclivity inclination
poignant pungent, sharp procure acquire
poltroom dastard pitiable miserable, wretched
ponder muse, reflect pivotal crucial
pontificate to speak at length placate appease
porous permeable, spongy plaintive expressing sorrow
portent omen plaudit acclain
posit stipulate plebiscite referendum
posthaste hastily pleonasm redundancy, verbosity
potent powerful pliant supply, flexible
potpourri medley plumb measure
prate babble plutonium radioactive material
precarious dangerous, risky podium stand, rostrum
precinct neighbourhood polemic a controversy
precipitous steep polychromatic many coloured
preclude prevent ponderous heavy, bulky
precursor forerunner pootroon coward
predestine foreordain porridge stew
predilection inclination portly large
preempt commandeer posterior rear, subsequent
prefect magistrate posthumous after death
prelate primate, bishop potentate sovereign, king
premediate plan in advance potter aimlessly busy
preponderance predominance prattle chatter

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precedent an act that serves as an example obese fat
precipice cliff objective (adj.) unbiased
precis summary oblation offering, sacrifice
precocious advanced obliging accommodating, considerate
necromancy sorcery obliterate destroy
negligible insignificant obscure vague, unclear
nervy brash observant watchful
neurotic disturbed obstreperous noisy, unru
nicety euphemism obtain gain possession
nimble spry obviate make unnecessary
nocturnal pertaining to night occult mystical
nomad wandererd ode poem
nominate propose odyssey journey
noncommittal neutral, circumspect officiate supervise
nonesuch paragon, one in a thousand ogle flirt
nonplus confound oligarchy aristocracy
notorious wicked, widely known omnibus collection, compilation
novel new, unique onerous burdensome
nuance shade onus burden
nugatory useless, worthless operetta musical comedy
nullity nothingness opportune well-timed
nymph goddess opprobrious abusive, scornful
obeisance homage, deference opt decide, choose
obfuscate bewilder muddle opulence wealth
objective (noun) goal oration speech
obligatory required orchestrate organize
oblique indirect ordinance law
oblong oval orison prayer
obsequious servile orthodox conventional
obsoletc outdated ostensible apparent, seeming
obelish tall column, monument otherworldly spiritual
obituary eulogy outmoded out of date
objectivity impartiality ovation applause
oblige compel overweening arrogant, forward
obliquity perversity ovum egg, cell
obloquy funeral ceremony obtrusive forward, meddlesome
obstinate stubborn occident the west

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octogenarian person in her eighties opine think
odious despicable oppressive burdensome
inedible parts of a butchered oppugn assail
offal
animal optional elective
officious forward, obtrusive oracle prophet
ogre monster, demon orb sphere
olie medley orderly neat
omnipotent all powerful orient align
onslaught attack ornithology study of birds
opaque nontransparent ossify harden
opiate narcotic ostracize ban
oppress persecute ouster ejection
opprobrium disgrace oustset beginning
optimum best condition overture advance, proposal
literary work or musical overwrought overworked, high-strung
opus
composition
pacify appease
orator speaker
pagan heathen, ungodly
ordain appoint
pains labour
ordinance3 artillery
palaver babble, nonsense
ornate lavishly decorated
pass to become dull or weary
oscillate waver
palpable touchable
ostentatious pretentious
paltry scarce
otiose idle
panache flamboyance
outre eccentric
pande cater to people's baser instincts
overrule disallow
paoply full suit of armour
overwhelm overpower
pantomime mime
obtuse stupid
parable allegory
occlude block
parameter limit
ocular optic, visual
paranormal supernatural
odoriferous pleasant odour
paraphrase restatement
offertory church collection
pare peel
offset counter balance
parish fold, church
oleaginous oily
parlay increase
ominous threatening
parody imitation, ridicule
omniscient all knowing
parrot mimic
the study of the nature of
ontology parson clergyman
existence
pachyderm elephant
operative working

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pact agreement parehment paper
page attendant pariah outcast
painstaking taking great care pariance local speech
palaeolithic stone age parochial provincial
palliate assuage paroxysm outburst, cibvyksuib
palpitate beat, throb parsimonious stingy
pan criticize partial incomplete
pandemic universal partiality bias
panegyric praise partition division
panorama bista passe outmoded
pantry storeroom pasteurise disinfect
paradigm a model paternal fatherly
paramount chief, formost parpmour lover pathogenic causing disease
parapet rampart, defence patrimony inheritance
parcel package patter walk lightly
parenthetical in parentheses pauper poor person
parity equality (verb) pledge, (noun) tool,
pawn
parley conference stooge
parole release peal reverberation, outburst
parry avert, ward off pecuiiar unusual
partake share, receive pedagogue dull, formal teacher
pacifist one who opposes all violence peddle sell
paean a song of praise peerage aristocracy
pageant exhibition, show pell-mell in a confused manner
palatial grand, splendid penance atonement
palaeontologist one who studies fossils pending not decided
pallid pale, sallow penurious stingy
palsy paralysis per se in itself
panacea cure-all perdition damnation
pandemonium din, commotion perennial enduring, lasting
pang pain perforate puncture
pant gasp, puff perigee point nearest to the earth
papyrus paper periphery outer boundary
paragon standerd of excellence perjury lying
obsessively suspicious, pernicious destructive
paranoid
demented perpetrate commit
paraphernalia equipment perpetuity eternity

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persecute harass perceptive discerning
personable charming peregrination wandering
personnel employees perfectionist purist, precisionist
persuasive convincing perforce by necessity
pertinacious persevering perilous dangerous
peruse read carefully perish die
pestilence disease permeate spread throughout
petrify calcify, shock peroration conclusion
petty trivial perplex puzzle, bewilder
phenomena unusual natural events persevere persist, endure
philatelist stamp collector personage official
philosophical contemplative perspicacious keen
phoenix rebirth pert flippant, bold
picaresque roguish, adventurous pertinent relevant
pied mottled, brindled pervade permeate
pillage plunder petite small
pinnacle highest point petrology study of rocks
pique sting, arouse interest petulant irritable, peevish
parting farewell, severance philanthropic charitable
parvenu newcomer, social climber philippic invective
passim here and there phlegmatic sluggish
pastoral rustic physic laxative, cathartic
pathetic pitiful picayune trifling
pathos emotion piety devoutness
patronize condescend pillory punish by ridicule
paucity scarcity pious devout, holy
pavilion tent piscine pertaining to fish
pax peace partisan supporter
peccadillo a minor fault pasquinade satire
peculiarity characteristic pastel pale
pedant pedagogue patent obvious
pedestrian common pathogen agent causign disease
peevish cranky patrician aristocrat
pellucid transparent a name formed form the name
patronymic
penchant inclination of a father
penitent repentant paunch stomach
penury poverty peaked wan, pale, haggard

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predacious plundering porcine pig like
predicament quandary portend signify, augur
predisposed inclined portmanteau suitcase
preen groom posterity future generations
preference choice postulate supposition, premise
preliminary introductory potion brew
premonition warning pragmatic practical
prepossessing appealing, charming preamble introduction
prerogative right, privilege precept principle, law
presentable acceptable, well mannered precipitate cause
prestidigitator magicians precise accurate, detailed
presumptuous assuming preconception prejudgment, prejudice
pretentious affected, inflated predecessor one who proceeds
prevail triumph preternatural abnormal, unnatural
prevaricate lie prevailing common, current
prim formal, prudish prick puncture
primogeniture first born child primal first, beginning
prismatic many coloured, sparkling primp groom
privy aware of private matters pristine pure, unspoiled
problematic uncertain probe examine
proceeds profit proboscis snout
procreate beget proclaim announce
procurer pander proctor supervise
pittance alms, driblet prod urge
pixilated exxentric, possessed prodigal wasteful
placid serene profance blasphemous
platitude trite remark proficient skilful
pleasantry banter, persiflage profound deep, knowledgeable
plenary full progeny children
plethora overabundance progressive advancing, liberal
plight sad situation prolific fruitful, productive
plummet fall prolong lengthen in time
poach steal promiscuous sexually indisereet
pogrom massacre, mass murder prompter reminder
polity methods of government propaganda publicity
polygamist one who has many wives prophet prognosticator
pontiff bishop propitiate satisfy

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proportionate commensurate promontory headland, cape
proprietor manage, owner promulgate publish, disseminate
proscenium platform, rostrum propellant rocket fuel
prosody study of poetic structure prophylactic preventive
prostrate supine propitious auspicious, favourable
protégé ward, pupil proposition offer, proposal
protract prolong propriety decorum
proverb maxim procribe prohibit
provident having foresight, thrifty propective expected, imminent
provincial insular protagonist main character in a story
provisory conditional protocol code of diplomatic etiquette
provoke incite protuberance bulge
proxy substitute, agent proverbial well known
prudent cautious providential fortunate
pseudo false provisional temporary
psychopath madman provocation incitement
puckish impish, mischievous prowess strength, expertise
pungnacious combative prude puritan
pulp paste, mush prudish puritanical
pulverize crush pseudonym alias
pulverize crush psychotic demented
pundit politically astute person puerile childish
puny weak, small puissant strong
purgatory limbo, netherworld pulpit platform, priesthood
pulieus environs, surroundings pun wordplay
purported rumoured pungent sharp smell or taste
purvey deliver purblind obtuse, stupid
putative reputed purge cleanse, remove
pygmy dwarf purioin steal
prodigious marvellous, enormous purposeful determined
profess affirm purview range, understanding
profiteer extortionist putrefy decay
profusion overabundance pyrotechnice fireworks
prognosis forecast a person with extraordinary
prodigy
proletariat working class ability
prolix long winded proffer bring forward
promenade stroll, parade profligate licentious, prodigal

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progenitor ancestor a government
prognosticate foretell a battle won with unacceptable
pyrrhic
proliferate increase rapidly losses
prologue introduction quadrille suare dance
promethean inspirational quagmire difficult situation
prompt induce qualified limited
prone inclined, predisposed quantum quantity, particle
propensity inclination quarter residence
propinquity nearness quadruped four foot animal
proponent supporter, advoate quail shrink
propound propose qualms misgivings
prosaic uninspired, flat quarantine detention, confinement
proselytise recruit, convert quash put down, suppress
prospectus brochure quadrennial occurring every four years
protean changing readily quaff drink
proton particle quaint old fashioned
provender food quandary dilemma
providence foresight, divine protection quarry prey, game
province bailiwick, district quasi seeming, almost
proviso stipulation quaver tremble
provocative titillating queer odd
proximity nearness querulous complaining
prudence discretion quibble bicker
prurient lewd predicate base
psychic pertaining the psyche or mind preeminent supreme
puberty adolescence prefabricated ready built
pugilism boxing preferment promotion
pulchritude beauty prelude introduction
pulsate throb prenatal before birth
punctilious meticulous preposterous ridiculous
punitive punishing presage omen
purgative cathartic, cleansing preside direct, chair
puritanical prim prestige reputation, renown
purpost claim to be presuppose assume
pursuant following, according quiescent still, motionless
pusillanimous cowardly quip joke
putsch a sudden attempt to overthrow quixotic impractical, romantic

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quota a share or proportion recrimination sountercharge, retaliation
quay wharf recumbent reclining
quell suppress, allay redeem buy back, justify
questionnaire interrogation redolent fragrant
quicken revive, hasten redress restitution
quietus a cessation of activity reel stagger
quirk eccentricity reflux ebb
quizzical odd refrain abstain
quotidian daily regal royal
queasy squeamish regime a government
quench extinguish, slake regurgitate vomit
queue line rein curb
quiddity essence rejoice celebrate
quill feather, pen relapse recurrence (of illness)
quiver tremble relenthless unstoppable
quorum majority relish savour
racketeer gangaster remit forgive, send payment
raffish rowdy remorse guilt
rake womanizer reascent reborn
ramification consequence redezvous a meeting
ramrod rod renounce disown
randy vulgar reparation amends, atonement
rapacious grasping, avaricious rabble crowd
plunder rapine raconteur story teller
rapture bliss rail rant, harague
ratify aprove rally assemble
ravage lunder rampage run amuck
realm kingdom, domain rancid rotten
rebuff reject rankle cause bitterness, resentment
erebuttal rely, counterargument rapidity speed
recapitulate restate, summarize rapport affinity, empathy
receptive open to ideas rash hasty, brash
reciprocal mutual, return in kind ration allowance, portion
reclusive solitary ravish captivate
recompense repay realpolitik cynical interpretation of politics
reconnaissance surveillance rebuke criticize
recoup recover recalcitrant stubborn

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recede move back rapprochement reconciliation
recidivism habitual criminal activity rasp scrape
recital performance rationale justification
recoil flinch, retreat raze destroy
reconcile adjust, balance reap harvest
reconnoitre to survey rebus picture puzzle
recourse appeal, resort recant retract
recruit draftee receptacle container
recuperation recovery recipient one who receives
redeemer saviour recitation recital, lesson
redoubt fort recollect remember
redundant repetitious recondite mystical, profound
referendum vote recount recite
refraction bending, deflection recreant cowardly
refurbish remodel recify correct
regale entertain recure repeat, revert
regiment infantry unit redemption salvation
rehash repeat redoubtable formidable, steadfast
reincarnation rebirth reek smell
rejoinder answer, retort refined purified, cultured
relegate assign to an inferiour position refactory obstinate
relic antique refute disprove
remedial corrective regalia emblems
remnant residue, fragment regrettable lamentable
remuneration compensation regin rule, influence
rend to tear a part reiterate repeat
redition version, interpretation rejuvenate make young again
renown fame relent soften, yield
repartee witty converstaion relinquish release
rabid mad, furious remiss neglignet
radical revoluationary remonstrance protest
raiment clothing renaissance rebirth
rambunctious boisterous render deliver, provide
rampant unbridled, raging renege break a promise
rancour resentment rent tear, rupture
rant rang, scold repatriate to send back to the native land
rapier word repellent causing aversion

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repertoire stock of works repent atone for
replete complete repine fret
repose rest replica copy
reprieve temporary syspension reprehensible blameworthy
reprove rebuke reprimand rebuke
reprise repetition reproach blame
repulsive reepugnant repudiate distasteful
requiem rest, mass for the dead repute esteem
requite to return in kind requistie necessary
reside dwell rescind revoke
resolute determined residue remaining part
resolve determination resilience ability to recover from an illness
resound echo resonant reverberating
repire breathe resourceful inventive, skilful
restitution reparation, amends respite rest
resurrection rebirth restive uneasy
retainer advance fee resucitate revive
reticent reserved retaliate revenge
retrenchy cut back, ecenomize retiring modest, unassuming
retrograde regress retribution reprisal
reveric daydream retrospective reminiscent
revenue income revel frolic, take joy in
reverie daydream revere honour
revision new version revert return
revulsion aversion revive renew
rheumatism inflammation rhapsody ecstasy
ricochet carom, rebound ribald coarse, vulgar
riffle search throught and steal rife a split, an opening
rigor harshness rime crust
risible laughable risque off color, racy
robust vigorous rogue scoundrel
romp frolic roseate rosy, optimistic
rostrum podiu, roue libertine
rout vanquish rubicund ruddy
rudiment beginning rue regret
ruminate ponder rummage hunt
ruse trick rustic rural

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sabbath day of rest sacertoyal priestiy
repercussion conswquence sacred cow idol, taboo
replenish refill saber sword
replicate duplicate saddle encumber
repress suppress saga story
reprisal retaliation salacious licentious
reprobate miscreant sallow complected
repulse repel salutation greeting
reputed supposed salve volley, funfies
requisition order sanction approval
reserve self control sanguinary gory, murdreous
resigned accepting of a situation sabotage treason, destruction
resolution determination sack pillage
resort recourse sacrilege blasphemy
resurgence revival one who takes pleasure in
sadist
resplendent shining, splendid hurting other
retain keep sagacious wise
retch vomit salient prominent
retort quick reply sally sortie, attack
retrieve reclaim salvation redemption
revamp recast sanctify consecrate
revelry merrymaking sanctuary refuge
reverent respectful sanguine cheerful
revile denounce, defame sabbatical vacation
revoke repeal saccharine sugary, overly sweet tone
rehetoric elocution, grandiloquence sacrament rite
rickety shaky, ramshackle sacrosanct sacred
riffraff dregs of society safari expedition
righteous upright, moral sage wise person
riposte counterthrust saline salty
rivet engross salutary good, wholesome
roister bluster salve medicinal ointment
roster list of people sanctimonious self righteous
rouse awaken sang-froid coolness under fire
ruck the common herd sans without
ruffian brutal person sapid interesting
runnel stream sardonic scornful

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satchel bag sidereal pertaining to the stars
satire ridicule sierra mountain range
satyr demigod, goat-man signet a seal
savant scholar simian monkey
savoury appetizing simulacrum likeness
scant inadequate, meagre burn just the surface of
singe
scathe injure, denounce something
schism rift sinister evil
scion offspring sire forefather, to beget
scorn disdain, reject sceptical doubtful
scourge afflication skittish excitable
scrutinize examine closely slake quench
scurry move quickly slaver drivel, fawn
sear burn slew an abundance
secluded remote, isolated sloth laziness
secular worldly, nonreligious sapient wise
sedentary stationary, inactive sartorial pertaining to clothes
sedulous didigent sate sarisfy fully
seethe fume, resent saturate soak
self-effacing modest saunter stroll
seminal fundamental savoir-faire tact, polish
senescent aging savvy perceptive
sensible wise scapegoat one who takes blame for others
sensuous appealing to the senses sceptre a rod, staff
sentinel watchman scintilla speck
sequel continuation, epilogue scoff jeer
serendipity making fortunate discoveries scoundrel unprincipled person
serried saw-toothed scruples misgivings
servitude forced labour scurf dandruff
settee seat, sofa scuttle to sink(a ship)
shallot onion sebaceous like fat
shard fragment seclusion solitude
shibboleth password secure make safe
shoal reef sedition treason
shrew virage seedy rundown, ramshackle
shun avoid seismic pertaining to earthquakes
sibilant a hissing sound semantics study of word meanings

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semper fidelis always loyal scabrous difficult
seniority privilege due to length of service scarify criticize
sensory relating to the senses scheme plot
sententious concise scintillate sparkle
sepulchre tomb scone biscuit
sequester segregate scour elean
serene peaceful scruppulous principled, fastidious
serum vaccine scurrilous abusive, insulting
sessile permanently attached seythe long, curved blade
sever cut in tow secede withdraw
sham pretense sectarian denominational
sheen luster sedation state of calm
shirk evade(work) seduce lure
shoring supporting seemly proper, attractive
shrewd clever seismology study of earthquakes
chunt turn aside semblance likeness
sibling brother or sister senescence old age
sidle move sideways sensational outstanding
sieve strainer sensualist spicure
silhouette outlinee sentient conscious
simile figure of speech sequacious dependent
sinecure position with little reponsibility seraphic angelic
singly one by one serpentine winding
sinistral left-handed servile slavish
siren temptress session meeting
skinflint miser severance division
shulk sneak about shambles disorder
slander defame sheepish shy
slay kill sliver fragment
slither slide shortcomings deficiencies
slovenly sloppy shrill high-pitched
sarcophagus stone coffin shyster unethical lawyer
satanic pertaining to the devil sickle semicircular blade
satiate satisfy fully siege blockade
saturnine gloomy signatory signer
savanna grassland silo storage tower
savour enjoy simper smile, smirk

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sinewy fibrous, stringy stamina vigour, endurance
singular unique stanza division of poem
siphon extract stately impressive, noble
site location staunch loyal
skirmish a small battle stealth secrecy, covertness
skulduggery trickery stentorian loud
slate list of candidate stevedore lognsherman
sleight dexterity stiletto dagger
slogan mooto stint limit, assignment
smattering superficial knowledge stodgy stuffy, pompous
smelt refine metal stole long scarf
smock apron strait distress
snippet morsel stratum layer
snuff extingusih strife conflict
socialite one who is prominent in society strive endeavour
sodden soaked stunted arrested development
solder fuse weld stupor lethargy
solicit request suave smooth
soliloquy monologue subdue conquer
solvent financially sound to redirect forbidden impulses
somnambulist sleepwalker sublimate (usually sexual) into socially
accepted activities
sonorous resonant, majestic
submit yield
soporific sleep inducing
subservient servile, submissive
sorority sisterhood
smirk smug look
sovereign monarch
sbare trao
spate sudden outpouring
sbuvek whine
specious false but plausible
sobriety composed
spectrum range
sociology study of society
spew eject
sojourn trip
spinster old maid
solecism ungrammatical construction
spirituous alcoho, intoxicating
solicitous considerate, concerned
splay spread apart
solstice furthest point
splurge indulge
somatic pertaining to the body
sportive playful
somnolent sleepy
spurious false, counterfeit
sop morse, compensation
squall rain storm
soprano high female voice
stagnant stale, motionless

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soubrette actress, ingenue snide sarcastic
spar fight snub ignore
spawn produce sobriquet nickname
spectacle public display sodality companionship
speculate conjecture solace consolation
spindle shaft soleman seriousness
spire pinnacle solicitous considerate, concerned
spite malice, grudge soluble dissolvable
spleen resentment, wrath somber gloomy
spontaneous sxtemporaneous sonnet poem
spry nimble sophistry specious reasoning
squrn reject sordid foul, ignoble
squander waste souse a drunk
staid demure, sedate spasmodic intermittent
stanch loyal specimen sample
stark desolate spectral ghostly
static inactive, immobile speleologist one who studie caves
stave ward off spindly tall and thin
steeped soaked spirited lively
sterling high quality spittle spit
stifle suppress splenetic peevish
stilted formal, stiff sporadic occurring irregularly
stipend payment spume foam
stoic indifferent to pain or pleasure squalid filthy
stolid impassive squalid filthy
stratagem trick squalid filthy
striate to stripe squelch cruch, stifle
striling impressive, attractive stalwart pillar, strong
studious diligent stanchion prop
stupefy deaden, dumfound startle surprise
stylise formalize statue regulation
subrosa in secret steadfast loyal
subjugate suppress stenography shorhand
sublime lofty, excellent stern strict
subordinate lower in rank stigma mark of disgrace
subside diminish stimulate excite
smite strile, afflict stipulate specify, arrange

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stoke prod, fuel synod council
stout stocky systole heart contraction
stratify form into layers substantiate verify
stricture censure subterranean underground
stringent severe, strict succulent juicy, delicious
stulfify inhibit, enfeeble suffrage vote
stupendous astounding sullen sulky, sour
stymie hinder, thwart summon call for, arraign
subscuaneous beneath the skin sundry various
sublet subcontract supererogatory wanton, superfluous
sublunary earthly superintend supervise
subsequent succeeding, following supersede supplant
subisdiary subordinate supine lying on the back
subcutaneous beneath the skin suppress subdue
subsidize financial assistance surmise to guess
subterfuge cunning, ruse surpass exceed, excel
succour help, comfort surrogate substitute
suffice adequate suspend stop temporarily
suggestive thought-provoking, risque suture surgical stitch
sultry sweltering swarthy dark (as in complexion)
sunder split swivel a pivot
supercilious arrogant syllabicate divide into syllables
superimpose cover, place on top of sylvan rustic
supernumerary subordinate symposium panel (discussion)
supervise oversee syndicate cartel
supplication prayer synopsis brief summary
surly rude, crass substantive substantial
surname family name subvert undermine
surreptitious secretive succumb yield, submit
susceptible vulnerable suffuse pervaade, permeate
susurrant whispering sully stain
swank fashionable sumptuous opulent, luscious
sweltering hot superb excellent
sycophant flatterer, flunky superfluous overabundant
sylph a slim, graceful girl superlative superior
symmetry harmony, congruence supervene ensue, follow
synagogue temple supplant replace

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surfeit overabundance throttle choke
surmount overcome tidings news, information
surreal dreamlike timorous fearful, timid
surveillance close watch tirade scolding speed
sustenance food tabernacle temple
svelte slender taboo prohibition
swatch strip of fabric taciturn untalkative
sybarite pleasure-seeker tactile tangible
syllabus schedule tally count
cooperative working in close tang strong taste
symbiotic
association tantalize tease
symptomatic indicative tax on imported or exported
tariff
syndrome set of symptoms goods
synthesis combination tarry linger
tableau scene, backdrop tautological repetitious
understood without being tedious boring, tiring
tacit
spoken temperate moderate
tactics strategy tempo speed
talion punishment tenable defensible, valid
tandem two or more things together tenet dcotrine
tangible touchable tenuous thin, insubstantial
taper candle terminal final
tarnish taint terpsichorean related to dance
taut tight terrestrial earthy
technology body of knowledge testy petulant
temerity boldness theologian one who studies religion
tempestuous agitated thespian actor
tempt entice thrall slave
tenement decaying apartment building throes anguish
tepid lukewarm thwart to foil
ternary triple tiff fight
terrapin turtle tincture trace, vestige, tint
testament covenant titan accomplished person
theatrics histrionics table postpone
thesis proposition, topic tabulate arrange
thorny difficult tactful sensitive
thrive prosper taint pollute

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talon claw travail work, dissertation
tangential peripheral trepidation fear
tantamount equivalent tributary river
tarn small lake trollop harlot
taurine bull-like troupe group of actors
tawdry gaudy trudge march, slog
teem swarm, abound truncheon club
tempest storm tumefy swell
temporal pertaining to time turgid swollen
tenacious biased tussock cluster
tensile stretchable twinge pain
status given after a period of tyro begginer
tenure
time tithe donate one-tenth
terminology nomenclature titular in name only, figurehead
terrain the feature of land toil drudgery
terse concise topography science of map making
tether tie down torrid inactive
thesaurus book of synonyms torus doughnut shaped object
thews muscles tousled dishevelled
threadbare tattered tractable docile, manageable
throng crowd transcrible write a copy
tiara crown transfuse insert, infuse
timbre tonal quality, resonance transitory fleeting
tinsel tawdriness transpose interchange
titanic huge traverse cross
titer laugh nervously trek journey
titillate arose triad group of three
tocsin alarm bell, signal trite commonplace, insincere
tonal pertaining to sound troublous disturbed
torpid lethargic, inactive truckly yield
torsion twisting truism self-evident truth
touchstone standard tryst meeting, rendezvous
toxicologist one who studies poisons tumult commotion
tranquillise calm, anesthetize trupitude depravity
transfix implace tutelage guardianship
transient fleeting, temporary tyrannical dictatorial
transpire happen titian auburn

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toady fawner, sycophant unsavoury distasteful, offensive
tome large book unseemly unbecoming, improper
torment harass unsung negleted
torrid lethargic unwarranted unjustified
totter stagger upshot result
tout praise, brag usurp seize, to appropriate
traduce slander utopia paradise
transfigure transform, exalt ubiquitous omnipresent, pervasive
transgression tresspass, offence ululate howl, wail
translucent clear, lucid unabated ceaseless
trauma injury unassuming modest
travesty caricature, farce unbecoming unfitting
trechant incisive, penetrating unconscionable unscrupulous
tribunal court undermine weaken
troglodyte cave dweller understudy a stand-in
trounce thrash undue unjust, excessive
truculent fierce, savage unequivocal unambiguous, categorical
truncate shorten unfathomable not easily upset
tumbler drinking glass ungainly awkward
turbid muddy, clouded unimpeachable exemplary
tussle fight unkempt dishevelled
twain two unprecedented without previous occurrence
trranny oppression unscathed unhurt
ultimatum demand unstinting generous
unabashed shameless, brazen untenable cannot be achieved
unanimity agreement unwieldy awkward
unawares suddenly, unexpectedly urbane refined worldly
uncanny mysterious, inexplicable usury overcharge
unctuous insincere utter compelete
underscore emphasize ulterior hidden, covert
undrewrite agree to finance, guarantee umbrage resentment
unduly excessive unaffected natural, sincere
unfailing steadfast, unrelenting unavailing useless, futile
unfurl open up, spread out unbridled unrestrained
unilateral action taken by only one party uncouth uncultured, crude
unkempt together underpin support
unmoved firm, steadfast underworld criminal world

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undelate surge, fluctuate victuals food
unexceptionable beyond, criticism vigilant on guard
unfrock discharge vilify defame
uniformity sameness virile manly
unison together visage facial expression
unmitigated compelte, harsh vital necessary
unremitting relentless vitriolic scathing
unseat displace vivid lifelike, clear
unsullied spotless vogue fashion, chic
untoward perverse volition free will
unwitting unintentional voracious hungry
ursine bear-like vulgarity obscenity
utilitarian pragmatic vehement adamant
uxorious a doting husband veneer false front, façade
vacuous inane venom poison, spite
vainglorious conceited venue location
validate affirm verbatim word for word
vanquish conquer verdict decision
vassal subject vestige trace
vagary whim viable sapable of surviving
valediction farewell speech vicious evil
valour bravery vie compete
vapid vacuous, insipid vignette scene
vacillate wave vindicate free from blame
vain unsuccessful virtuoso highly skilled artist
valiant brave viscid thick, gummy
vanguard leading position vitiate spoil, ruin
variance discrepancy vituperative abusive
vaunt brag vocation occupation
vendetta grudge, feud volant agile
venial excusable voluble talkative
venturesome bold, risky votary fan, aficionado
veranda porch vulnerable susceptible
verdant green, lush mercenary, for the sake of
venal
vertigo dizziness maney
vex annoy venerable revered
viand food venture risk, speculate

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veracity truthfulness waylay ambush
verbose wordy welther confusion, hodgepodge
vernacular common speech whiffle vacillate
veto reject wilful deliberate
viaduct waterway windfall bonus, boon
vicissitude changing fortunes wistful yearnign
vigil watch, sentry duty woe angusih
vigour vitality wraith ghost
vindictive revengeful wrest snatch
virulent deadly, poisonus writhe contort
visitation a formal visit xylophone musical percussion instrument
vitreous glassy yen desire
vivacious lively zenith summit
vociferous adamant, clamouring wallow indulge
volatile unstable want need, poverty
volumeous bulky, extensive wary guarded
vouchsafe confer, bestow remove from nursing, break a
wean
vulpine fox-like habit
waggish playful wheedle coax
wan pale shimsial capricious
wanton lewd, abandoned wily shrewd
wastrel spendthrift sinnow separate
weir dam wither shrivel
whet stimulate wont custom
wield control wrath anger, fury
wince cringe wretched miserable
winsome sharming wry twisted
wizened shrivelled xenophillic attraction to strangers
woo court, seek favour yarn story
wreak inflict yore long ago
writ summons zeal earnestness, passion
xenophobia fear of foreigners zephyr gentle breeze
yearn desire strongly
zealot fanatic
waive forego
wane dissipate, wither
warrant justification

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