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Sumon Datta
B.Sc. Agricultural Engineering
3/12/2014
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Abreast - Alongside each other, facing in the
same direction, Being up to particular standard
or level especially in being up to date in
abase v. To lower in position, estimation, or the knowledge.
like; degrade. abridge v. To make shorter in words, keeping
abbess n. The lady superior of a nunnery. the essential features, leaning out minor
abbey n. The group of buildings which particles.
collectively form the dwelling-place of a society abridgment n. A condensed form as of a book or
of monks or nuns. play.
abbot n. The superior of a community of monks. abrogate v. To abolish, repeal.
abdicate v. To give up (royal power or the like). abrupt adj. Beginning, ending, or changing
abdomen n. In mammals, the visceral cavity suddenly or with a break.
between the diaphragm and the pelvic floor; the abscess n. A Collection of pus in a cavity formed
belly. within some tissue of the body.
abdominal n. Of, pertaining to, or situated on the abscission n. The act of cutting off, as in a
abdomen. surgical operation.
abduction n. A carrying away of a person abscond v. To depart suddenly and secretly, as
against his will, or illegally. for the purpose of escaping arrest.
abed adv. In bed; on a bed. absence n. The fact of not being present or
aberration n. Deviation from a right, customary, available.
or prescribed course. absent-minded adj. Lacking in attention to
abet v. To aid, promote, or encourage the
commission of (an offense).
immediate surroundings or business.
absolution n. Forgiveness, or passing over of 1
abeyance n. A state of suspension or temporary offenses.
inaction. absolve v. To free from sin or its penalties.
abhorrence n. The act of detesting extremely. absorb v. To drink in or suck up, as a sponge
abhorrent adj. Very repugnant; hateful. absorbs water.
abidance n. An abiding. absorption n. The act or process of absorbing.
abject adj. Sunk to a low condition. abstain v. To keep oneself back (from doing or
abjure v. To recant, renounce, repudiate under using something).
oath. abstemious adj. Characterized by self denial or
able-bodied adj. Competent for physical service. abstinence, as in the use of drink, food.
ablution n. A washing or cleansing, especially of abstinence n. Self denial.
the body. abstruse adj. Dealing with matters difficult to be
abnegate v. To renounce (a right or privilege). understood.
abnormal adj. Not conformed to the ordinary absurd adj. Inconsistent with reason or common
rule or standard. sense.
abominable adj. Very hateful. abundant adj. Plentiful.
abominate v. To hate violently. abusive adj. Employing harsh words or ill
abomination n. A very detestable act or treatment.
practice. abut v. To touch at the end or boundary line.
aboriginal adj. Primitive; unsophisticated. abyss n. Bottomless gulf.
aborigines n. The original of earliest known academic adj. Of or pertaining to an academy,
inhabitants of a country. college, or university.
aboveboard adv. & adj. Without concealment, academician n. A member of an academy of
fraud, or trickery. literature, art, or science.
abrade v. To wear away the surface or some academy n. Any institution where the higher
part of by friction. branches of learning are taught.
abrasion n. That which is rubbed off.
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accede v. To agree. acerbity n. Sourness, with bitterness and
accelerate v. To move faster. astringency.
accept v. To take when offered. acetate n. A salt of acetic acid.
access n. A way of approach or entrance; acetic adj. Of, pertaining to, or of the nature of
passage. vinegar.
accessible adj. Approachable. ache v. To be in pain or distress.
accession n. Induction or elevation, as to Achillean adj. Invulnerable.
dignity, office, or government. achromatic adj. Colorless,
accessory n. A person or thing that aids the acid n. A sour substance.
principal agent. acidify v. To change into acid.
acclaim v. To utter with a shout. acknowledge v. To recognize; to admit the
accommodate v. To furnish something as a genuineness or validity of.
kindness or favor. acknowledgment n. Recognition.
accompaniment n. A subordinate part or parts, acme n. The highest point, or summit.
enriching or supporting the leading part. acoustic adj. Pertaining to the act or sense of
accompanist n. One who or that which hearing.
accompanies. acquaint v. To make familiar or conversant.
accompany v. To go with, or be associated with, acquiesce v. To comply; submit.
as a companion. acquiescence n. Passive consent.
accomplice n. An associate in wrong-doing. acquire v. To get as one's own.
accomplish v. To bring to pass. acquisition n. Anything gained, or made one's
accordion n. A portable free-reed musical own, usually by effort or labor.
instrument. acquit v. To free or clear, as from accusation.
accost v. To speak to. acquittal n. A discharge from accusation by 2
account n. A record or statement of receipts and judicial action.
expenditures, or of business transactions. acquittance n. Release or discharge from
accouter v. To dress. indebtedness, obligation, or responsibility.
accredit v. To give credit or authority to. acreage n. Quantity or extent of land, especially
Accrete – to Accumulate of cultivated land.
Accrue – grow by addition, to come into acrid adj. Harshly pungent or bitter.
possession of acrimonious adj. Full of bitterness.
accumulate v. To become greater in quantity or acrimony n. Sharpness or bitterness of speech
number. or temper.
accuracy n. Exactness. actionable adj. Affording cause for instituting an
accurate adj. Conforming exactly to truth or to a action, as trespass, slanderous words.
standard. actuality n. Any reality.
accursed adj. Doomed to evil, misery, or actuary n. An officer, as of an insurance
misfortune. company, who calculates and states the risks
accusation n. A charge of crime, misdemeanor, and premiums.
or error. actuate v. To move or incite to action.
accusatory adj. Of, pertaining to, or involving an acumen n. Quickness of intellectual insight, or
accusation. discernment; keenness of discrimination.
accuse v. To charge with wrong doing, acute adj. Having fine and penetrating
misconduct, or error. discernment.
accustom v. To make familiar by use. adamant n. Any substance of exceeding
Ace – brilliant, very good, pass perfectly hardness or impenetrability.
addendum n. Something added, or to be added.
addle v. To make inefficient or worthless; advertiser n. One who advertises, especially in
muddle. newspapers.
Addlepated - Stupid and confused advisory adj. Not mandatory.
adduce v. To bring forward or name for advocacy n. The act of pleading a cause.
consideration. advocate n. One who pleads the cause of
Adept – Having or showing knowledge and skill another, as in a legal or ecclesiastical court.
and aptitude aerial adj. Of, pertaining to, or like the air.
adhere v. To stick fast or together. aeronaut n. One who navigates the air, a
adherence n. Attachment. balloonist.
adherent adj. Clinging or sticking fast. aeronautics n. the art or practice of flying aircraft
adhesion n. The state of being attached or aerostat n. A balloon or other apparatus floating
joined. in or sustained by the air.
adieu inter. Good-by; farewell. aerostatics n. The branch of pneumatics that
adjacency n. The state of being adjacent. treats of the equilibrium, pressure, and
adjacent n. That which is near or bordering mechanical properties.
upon. affable adj. Easy to approach.
adjudge v. To award or bestow by formal affect v. To act upon
decision. affectation n. A studied or ostentatious pretense
Adjudicated - Make a formal judgment or or attempt.
decision about a problem or disputed matter affiliate n. Some auxiliary person or thing.
adjunct n. Something joined to or connected affirmative adj. Answering yes; to a question at
with another thing, but holding a subordinate issue.
place. affix v. To fasten.
adjuration n. A vehement appeal. affluence n. A profuse or abundant supply of 3
adjutant adj. Auxiliary. riches.
administrator n. One who manages affairs of affront n. An open insult or indignity.
any kind. Aficionado – devotee
admissible adj. Having the right or privilege of afire adv. & adj. On fire, literally or figuratively.
entry. afoot adv. In progress.
admittance n. Entrance, or the right or Aforementioned - Being the one previously
permission to enter. mentioned or spoken of
admonish v. To warn of a fault. aforesaid adj. Said in a preceding part or before.
admonition n. Gentle reproof. afresh adv. Once more, after rest or interval.
ado n. unnecessary activity or ceremony. afterthought n. A thought that comes later than
adoration n. Profound devotion. its appropriate or expected time.
adroit adj. Having skill in the use of the bodily or agglomerate v. To pile or heap together.
mental powers. aggrandize v. To cause to appear greatly.
adulterant n. An adulterating substance. aggravate v. To make heavier, worse, or more
adulterate v. To make impure by the admixture burdensome.
of other or baser ingredients. aggravation n. The fact of being made heavier
adumbrate v. To represent beforehand in outline or more heinous, as a crime , offense,
or by emblem. misfortune, etc.
advent n. The coming or arrival, as of any aggregate n. The entire number, sum, mass, or
important change, event, state, or personage. quantity of something.
adverse adj. Opposing or opposed. aggress v. To make the first attack.
adversity - Misfortune. aggression n. An unprovoked attack.
advert v. To refer incidentally. aggrieve v. To give grief or sorrow to.
aghast adj. Struck with terror and amazement. alien n. One who owes allegiance to a foreign
agile adj. Able to move or act quickly, physically, government.
or mentally. alienable adj. Capable of being aliened or
agitate v. To move or excite (the feelings or alienated, as lands.
thoughts). alienate v. To cause to turn away.
Agog - Highly excited alienation n. Estrangement.
agrarian adj. Pertaining to land, especially Alight – climb down
agricultural land. aliment n. That which nourishes.
aide-de-camp n. An officer who receives and alkali n. Anything that will neutralize an acid, as
transmits the orders of the general. lime, magnesia, etc.
ailment n. Slight sickness. allay v. To calm the violence or reduce the
airy adj. Delicate, ethereal. intensity of; mitigate.
Aisle – long narrow passage allege v. To assert to be true, especially in a
Akimbo - (used of arms and legs) bent outward formal manner, as in court.
with the joint away from the body, With hands on allegory n. The setting forth of a subject under
hips and elbows extending outward the guise of another subject of aptly suggestive
akin adj. Of similar nature or qualities. likeness.
alabaster n. A white or delicately tinted fine- alleviate v. To make less burdensome or less
grained gypsum. hard to bear.
alacrity n. Cheerful willingness. alley n. A narrow street, garden path, walk, or
albeit conj. Even though. the like.
albino n. A person with milky white skin and hair, alliance n. Any combination or union for some
and eyes with bright red pupil and usually pink common purpose.
iris. allot v. To assign a definite thing or part to a 4
album n. A book whose leaves are so made to certain person.
form paper frames for holding photographs or the allotment n. Portion.
like. allude v. To refer incidentally, or by suggestion.
alchemy n. Chemistry of the middle ages, allusion n. An indirect and incidental reference
characterized by the pursuit of changing base to something without definite mention of it.
metals to gold. alluvion n. Flood.
alcohol n. A volatile, inflammable, colorless ally n. A person or thing connected with another,
liquid of a penetrating odor and burning taste. usually in some relation of helpfulness.
alcoholism n. A condition resulting from the almanac n. A series of tables giving the days of
inordinate or persistent use of alcoholic the week together with certain astronomical
beverages. information.
alcove n. A covered recess connected with or at aloof adv. Not in sympathy with or desiring to
the side of a larger room. associate with others.
alder n. Any shrub or small tree of the genus altar n. Any raised place or structure on which
Alumnus, of the oak family. sacrifices may be offered or incense burned.
alderman n. A member of a municipal legislative alter v. To make change in.
body, who usually exercises also certain judicial alteration n. Change or modification.
functions. altercate v. To contend angrily or zealously in
aldermanship n. The dignity, condition, office, or words.
term of office of an alderman. alternate n. One chosen to act in place of
Aleatory - Dependent on chance, Unpredictable another, in case of the absence or incapacity of
alias n. An assumed name. that other.

alternative n. Something that may or must exist, ampersand n. The character &; and.
be taken or chosen, or done instead of amphibious adj. Living both on land and in
something else. water.
altitude n. Vertical distance or elevation above amphitheater n. An edifice of elliptical shape,
any point or base-level, as the sea. constructed about a central open space or arena.
alto n. The lowest or deepest female voice or amplitude n. Largeness.
part. amply adv. Sufficiently.
altruism n. Benevolence to others on amputate v. To remove by cutting, as a limb or
subordination to self-interest. some portion of the body.
altruist n. One who advocates or practices Amuck - out of control
altruism. amusement n. Diversion.
amalgam n. An alloy or union of mercury with anachronism n. Anything occurring or existing
another metal. out of its proper time.
amalgamate v. To mix or blend together in a anagram n. The letters of a word or phrase so
homogeneous body. transposed as to make a different word or
amateur adj. Practicing an art or occupation for phrase.
the love of it, but not as a profession. analogous adj. Corresponding (to some other) in
amatory adj. Designed to excite love. certain respects, as in form, proportion, relations.
ambidextrous adj. Having the ability of using analogy n. Reasoning in which from certain and
both hands with equal skill or ease. known relations or resemblance others are
ambiguous adj. Having a double meaning. formed.
ambitious adj. Eagerly desirous and aspiring. analyst n. One who analyzes or makes use of
ambrosial adj. Divinely sweet, fragrant, or the analytical method.
delicious. analyze v. To examine minutely or critically. 5
ambulance n. A vehicle fitted for conveying the anarchy n. Absence or utter disregard of
sick and wounded. government.
ambulate v. To walk about anathema n. Anything forbidden, as by social
ambush n. The act or state of lying concealed usage.
for the purpose of surprising or attacking the anatomy n. That branch of morphology which
enemy. treats of the structure of organisms.
ameliorate v. To relieve, as from pain or ancestry n. One's ancestors collectively.
hardship anecdote n. A brief account of some interesting
amenable adj. Willing and ready to submit. event or incident.
Americanism n. A peculiar sense in which an Anchor - A television reporter
English word or phrase is used in the United Ancillary – adjunct or Furnishing added support
States. anemia n. Deficiency of blood or red corpuscles.
amicable adj. Done in a friendly spirit. anemic adj. Affected with anemia.
amity n. Friendship. anemometer n. An instrument for measuring the
Amok – amuck force or velocity of wind.
amorous adj. Having a propensity for falling in anesthetic adj. Pertaining to or producing loss of
love. sensation.
amorphous adj. Without determinate shape. anew adv. Once more.
amour n. A love-affair, especially one of an illicit angelic adj. Saintly.
nature. Anglophobia n. Hatred or dread of England or of
Amortize - Liquidate gradually what is English.
ampere n. The practical unit of electric-current
strength.
Anglo-Saxon n. The entire English race antediluvian adj. Of or pertaining to the times,
wherever found, as in Europe, the United States, things, events before the great flood in the days
or India. of Noah.
Anguish - Extreme distress of body or mind, antemeridian adj. Before noon.
suffer great pains and sufferings antemundane adj. Pertaining to time before the
angular adj. Sharp-cornered. world's creation.
anhydrous adj. Withered. antenatal adj. Occurring or existing before birth.
animadversion n. The utterance of criticism or anterior adj. Prior.
censure. anteroom n. A room situated before and opening
animadvert v. To pass criticism or censure. into another, usually larger.
animalcule n. An animal of microscopic anthology n. A collection of extracts from the
smallness. writings of various authors.
animate v. To make alive. anthracite n. Hard coal.
animosity n. Hatred. anthropology n. The science of man in general.
annalist n. Historian. anthropomorphous adj. Having or resembling
annals n. A record of events in their human form.
chronological order, year by year. antic n. A grotesque, ludicrous, or fantastic
annex v. To add or affix at the end. action.
annihilate v. To destroy absolutely. Antichrist n. Any opponent or enemy of Christ,
annotate v. To make explanatory or critical notes whether a person or a power.
on or upon. anticlimax n. A gradual or sudden decrease in
Annotation - The act of adding notes, a the importance or impressiveness of what is
comment or instruction said.
annual adj. Occurring every year. anticyclone n. An atmospheric condition of high 6
annuity n. An annual allowance, payment, or central pressure, with currents flowing outward.
income. antidote n. Anything that will counteract or
annunciation n. Proclamation. remove the effects of poison, disease, or the like.
anode n. The point where or path by which a antilogy n. Inconsistency or contradiction in
voltaic current enters an electrolyte or the like. terms or ideas.
anonymous adj. Of unknown authorship. antipathize v. To show or feel a feeling of
Anoint - Choose by or as if by divine intervention antagonism, aversion, or dislike.
antagonism n. Mutual opposition or resistance antiphon n. A response or alteration of
of counteracting forces, principles, or persons. responses, generally musical.
Antarctic adj. Pertaining to the south pole or the antiphony n. An anthem or other composition
regions near it. sung responsively.
ante v. In the game of poker, to put up a stake antipodes n. A place or region on the opposite
before the cards are dealt. side of the earth.
antecede v. To precede. antiquary n. One who collects and examines old
antecedent n. One who or that which precedes things, as coins, books, medals, weapons, etc.
or goes before, as in time, place, rank, order, or antiquate v. To make old or out of date.
causality. antique adj. Pertaining to ancient times.
antechamber n. A waiting room for those who antiseptic n. Anything that destroys or restrains
seek audience. the growth of putrefactive microorganisms.
antedate v. To assign or affix a date to earlier antislavery adj. Opposed to human slavery.
than the actual one. antispasmodic adj. Tending to prevent or
relieve non-inflammatory spasmodic affections.
antistrophe n. The inversion of terms in
successive classes, as in “the home of joy” and association, classification, possession, or natural
“the joy of home”. relation.
Antithetical - Sharply contrasted in character or Apportion - Distribute according to a plan or
purpose ( Comes from Antithesis ) set apart for a special purpose ( Allocate )
antitoxin n. A substance which neutralizes the apposite adj. Appropriate.
poisonous products of micro-organisms. apposition n. The act of placing side by side,
antonym n. A word directly opposed to another together, or in contact.
in meaning. appraise v. To estimate the money value of.
Antitrust - Of laws and regulations; designed to appreciable adj. Capable of being discerned by
protect trade and commerce from unfair business the senses or intellect.
practices apprehend v. To make a prisoner of (a person)
anxious adj. Distressed in mind respecting some in the name of the law.
uncertain matter. apprehensible adj. Capable of being conceived.
apathy n. Insensibility to emotion or passionate approbation n. Sanction.
feeling. Appropriate - Give or assign a resource to a
Ape - Someone who copies the words or particular person or cause
behavior of another, Represent in or produce a appropriate adj. Suitable for the purpose and
caricature of circumstances.
aperture n. Hole. aqueduct n. A water-conduit, particularly one for
apex n. The highest point, as of a mountain. supplying a community from a distance.
aphorism n. Proverb. aqueous adj. Of, pertaining to, or containing
apiary n. A place where bees are kept. water.
apogee n. The climax. arbiter n. One chosen or appointed, by mutual
apology n. A disclaimer of intentional error or consent of parties in dispute, to decide matters. 7
offense. arbitrary adj. Fixed or done capriciously.
Apoplectic - Pertaining to or characteristic of arbitrate v. To act or give judgment as umpire.
apoplexy, Feeling or showing extreme anger arbor n. A tree.
apostasy n. A total departure from one's faith or arboreal adj. Of or pertaining to a tree or trees.
religion. arborescent adj. Having the nature of a tree.
apostate adj. False. arboretum n. A botanical garden or place
apostle n. Any messenger commissioned by or devoted to the cultivation of trees or shrubs.
as by divine authority. arboriculture n. The cultivation of trees or
apothecary n. One who keeps drugs for sale shrubs.
and puts up prescriptions. Arc - Electrical conduction through a gas in an
apotheosis n. Deification. applied electric field
appall v. To fill with dismay or horror. arcade n. A vaulted passageway or street; a
apparent adj. Easily understood. roofed passageway having shops, etc., opening
apparition n. Ghost. from it.
appease v. To soothe by quieting anger or Arcadian - (used with regard to idealized country
indignation. life) idyllically rustic
appellate adj. Capable of being appealed to. Arch - Naughtily or annoyingly playful, Expert in
appellation n. The name or title by which a skullduggery, (used of behavior or attitude)
particular person, class, or thing is called. characteristic of those who treat others with
append v. To add or attach, as something condescension
accessory, subordinate, or supplementary. archaeology n. The branch of anthropology
appertain v. To belong, as by right, fitness, concerned with the systematic investigation of
the relics of man.
archaic adj. Antiquated artless adj. Ingenuous.
archaism n. Obsolescence. ascendant adj. Dominant.
archangel n. An angel of high rank. ascension n. The act of rising.
archbishop n. The chief of the bishops of an ascent n. A rising, soaring, or climbing.
ecclesiastical province in the Greek, Roman, and ascetic adj. Given to severe self-denial and
Anglican church. practicing excessive abstinence and devotion.
archdeacon n. A high official administrator of the ascribe v. To assign as a quality or attribute.
affairs of a diocese. asexual adj. Having no distinct sexual organs.
archetype n. A prototype. ashen adj. Pale.
archipelago n. Any large body of water studded askance adv. With a side or indirect glance or
with islands, or the islands collectively meaning.
themselves. asperity n. Harshness or roughness of temper.
ardent adj. Burning with passion. aspirant n. One who seeks earnestly, as for
ardor n. Intensity of passion or affection. advancement, honors, place.
arid adj. Very dry. aspiration n. An earnest wish for that which is
aristocracy n. A hereditary nobility above one's present reach.
aristocrat n. A hereditary noble or one nearly aspire v. To have an earnest desire, wish, or
connected with nobility. longing, as for something high and good, not yet
armada n. A fleet of war-vessels. attained.
armful n. As much as can be held in the arm or assailant n. One who attacks.
arms. assassin n. One who kills, or tries to kill,
armory n. An arsenal. treacherously or secretly.
aroma n. An agreeable odor. assassinate v. To kill, as by surprise or secret
arraign v. To call into court, as a person indicted assault, especially the killing of some eminent 8
for crime, and demand whether he pleads guilty person.
or not. assassination n. Murderer, as by secret assault
arrange v. To put in definite or proper order. or treachery.
arrangement n. The act of putting in proper assay n. The chemical analysis or testing of an
order, or the state of being put in order. alloy ore.
arrant adj. Notoriously bad. assent v. To express agreement with a
arrear n. Something overdue and unpaid. statement or matter of opinion.
arrival n. A coming to stopping-place or assess v. To determine the amount of (a tax or
destination. other sum to be paid).
Arresting - Commanding attention, cause to Assesse – an individual, a person
stop ( Arrest ) assessor n. An officer whose duty it is to assess
arrogant adj. Unduly or excessively proud, as of taxes.
wealth, station, learning, etc. assets n. pl. Property in general, regarded as
arrogate v. To take, demand, or claim, especially applicable to the payment of debts.
presumptuously or without reasons or grounds. Asseverate - State categorically
Artesian well n. A very deep bored well. water assiduous adj. Diligent.
rises due to underground pressure assignee n. One who is appointed to act for
artful adj. Characterized by craft or cunning. another in the management of certain property
Arthurian adj. Pertaining to King Arthur, the real and interests.
or legendary hero of British poetic story. assimilate v. To adapt.
Articulate - Unite by forming a joint or joints, assonance n. Resemblance or correspondence
Express or state clearly in sound.
artifice n. Trickery.
assonant adj. Having resemblance of sound. aura n. Pervasive psychic influence supposed to
assonate v. To accord in sound, especially emanate from persons
vowel sound. aural adj. Of or pertaining to the ear.
Assort - Arrange or order by classes or auricle n. One of the two chambers of the heart
categories, Keep company with; hang out with which receives the blood from the veins.
Assortment - A collection containing a variety auricular adj. Of or pertaining to the ear, its
of sorts of things, The act of distributing things auricle, or the sense of hearing.
into classes or categories of the same type auriferous adj. Containing gold.
assuage v. To cause to be less harsh, violent, or aurora n. A luminous phenomenon in the upper
severe, as excitement, appetite, pain, or disease. regions of the atmosphere.
astringent adj. Harsh in disposition or character. auspice n. favoring, protecting, or propitious
astute adj. Keen in discernment. influence or guidance.
Assume - Take on titles, offices, duties, austere adj. Severely simple; unadorned.
responsibilities autarchy n. Unrestricted power.
atheism n. The denial of the existence of God. authentic adj. Of undisputed origin.
athirst adj. Wanting water. authenticity n. The state or quality of being
athwart adv. From side to side. genuine, or of the origin and authorship claimed.
atomizer n. An apparatus for reducing a liquid to autobiography n. The story of one's life written
a fine spray, as for disinfection, inhalation, etc. by himself.
atone v. To make amends for. autocracy n. Absolute government.
atonement n. Amends, reparation, or expiation autocrat n. Any one who claims or wields
made from wrong or injury. unrestricted or undisputed authority or influence.
Atrium - Any chamber that is connected to other Autodidact – self taught
chambers or passageways, The central area in a automaton n. Any living being whose actions are 9
building; open to the sky or appear to be involuntary or mechanical.
atrocious adj. Outrageously or wantonly wicked, autonomous adj. Self-governing.
criminal, vile, or cruel. autonomy n. Self-government.
atrocity n. Great cruelty or reckless wickedness. autopsy n. The examination of a dead body by
attaché n. A subordinate member of a diplomatic dissection to ascertain the cause of death.
embassy. autumnal adj. Of or pertaining to autumn.
Attenuate – weaken auxiliary n. One who or that which aids or helps,
attest v. To certify as accurate, genuine, or true. especially when regarded as subsidiary or
attic - Floor consisting of open space at the top accessory.
of a house just below roof; often used for storage avalanche n. The fall or sliding of a mass of
attorney-general n. The chief law-officer of a snow or ice down a mountain-slope, often
government. bearing with it rock.
auburn adj. Reddish-brown, said usually of the avarice n. Passion for getting and keeping
hair. riches.
audacious adj. Fearless. Avatar – embodiment, incarnation
audible adj. Loud enough to be heard. aver v. To assert as a fact.
audition n. The act or sensation of hearing. averse adj. Reluctant.
auditory adj. Of or pertaining to hearing or the aversion n. A mental condition of fixed
organs or sense of hearing. opposition to or dislike of some particular thing.
augment v. To make bigger. avert v. To turn away or aside.
augur v. To predict. aviary n. A spacious cage or enclosure in which
Augustinian adj. Pertaining to St. Augustine, his live birds are kept.
doctrines, or the religious orders called after him. avidity n. Greediness.
avocation n. Diversion. graphically and continuously the atmospheric
avow v. To declare openly. pressure.
awaken v. To arouse, as emotion, interest, or the baritone adj. Having a register higher than bass
like. and lower than tenor.
awry adv. & adj. Out of the proper form, barometer n. An instrument for indicating the
direction, or position. atmospheric pressure per unit of surface.
aye adv. An expression of assent. barring prep. Apart from.
azalea n. A flowering shrub. Barrel - Move along very quickly
azure n. The color of the sky. Barroom - A room or establishment where
alcoholic drinks are served over a counter
Bash – to hit hard, A vigorous blow, An
uproarious party
Backdrop - the context and environment in bask v. To make warm by genial heat.
which something is set bass adj. Low in tone or compass.
Backfire - Come back to the originator of an baste v. To cover with melted fat, gravy, while
action with an undesired effect, Emit a loud noise cooking.
Backflip-a complete reversal in attitude or baton n. An official staff borne either as a
Backlash - A movement back from an impact, weapon or as an emblem of authority or
An adverse reaction to some political or social privilege.
occurrence, Come back to the originator of an battalion n. A body of infantry composed of two
action with an undesired effect (Backfire ) or more companies, forming a part of a regiment.
Baconian adj. Of or pertaining to Lord Bacon or batten n. A narrow strip of wood.
his system of philosophy. batter n. A thick liquid mixture of two or more
bacterium n. A microbe.
badger v. To pester.
materials beaten together, to be used in cookery. 10
bauble n. A trinket.
baffle v. To foil or frustrate. bawl v. To proclaim by outcry.
bailiff n. An officer of court having custody of Bear down - Exert a force with a heavy weight,
prisoners under arraignment. Pay special attention to
baize n. A single-colored napped woolen fabric Beatific - Experiencing or bestowing celestial joy
used for table-covers, curtains, etc. beatify v. To make supremely happy.
bale n. A large package prepared for beatitude n. Any state of great happiness.
transportation or storage. beau n. An escort or lover.
baleful adj. Malignant. becalm v. To make quiet.
ballad n. Any popular narrative poem, often with beck v. To give a signal to, by nod or gesture.
epic subject and usually in lyric form. bedaub v. To smear over, as with something oily
balsam n. A medical preparation, aromatic and or sticky.
oily, used for healing. bedeck v. To cover with ornament.
Bamboozle - Conceal one's true motives from Bedizen - Decorate tastelessly, Dress up
especially by elaborately feigning good intentions garishly and tastelessly
so as to gain an end bedlam n. Madhouse.
banal adj. Commonplace. Beef – complain, to strengthen or power
Bandwagon - A popular trend that attracts befog v. To confuse.
growing support befriend v. To be a friend to, especially when in
Bane – scourge need.
barcarole n. A boat-song of Venetian gondoliers. Befuddle – perplex, Make stupid with alcohol
barograph n. An instrument that registers

beget v. To produce by sexual generation. Berserk – amok/amuck
begrudge v. To envy one of the possession of. Berth – position, Secure in or as if in a berth or
belate v. To delay past the proper hour. dock
Behemoth - Someone or something that is berth n. A bunk or bed in a vessel, sleeping-car,
abnormally large and powerful, A person of etc.
exceptional importance and reputation beseech v. To implore.
Beholden - owing thanks or having a duty to beset v. To attack on all sides.
someone in return for help or a service besmear v. To smear over, as with any oily or
Belabor - Attack verbally with harsh criticism, sticky substance.
beat soundly Besmirch – Smear ( Charge Falsely )
belay v. To make fast, as a rope, by winding bestial adj. Animal.
round a cleat. bestrew v. To sprinkle or cover with things
belie v. To misrepresent. strewn.
believe v. To accept as true on the testimony or bestride v. To get or sit upon astride, as a horse.
authority of others. bethink v. To remind oneself.
belittle v. To disparage. betide v. To happen to or befall.
belle n. A woman who is a center of attraction betimes adv. In good season or time.
because of her beauty, accomplishments, etc. betroth v. To engage to marry.
bellicose adj. Warlike. betrothal n. Engagement to marry.
belligerent adj. Manifesting a warlike spirit. bevel n. Any inclination of two surfaces other
bemoan v. To lament, regret strongly than 90 degrees.
benediction n. a solemn invocation of the divine Bevy - A large gathering of people of a particular
blessing. type, an assembly
benefactor n. A doer of kindly and charitable bewilder v. To confuse the perceptions or 11
acts. judgment of.
benefice n. A church office endowed with funds bibliomania n. The passion for collecting books.
or property for the maintenance of divine service. bibliography n. A list of the words of an author,
beneficent adj. Characterized by charity and or the literature bearing on a particular subject.
kindness. bibliophile n. One who loves books.
beneficial adj. Helpful. bibulous adj. Fond of drinking.
beneficiary n. One who is lawfully entitled to the Bicker – argue over petty things
profits and proceeds of an estate or property. bide v. To await.
benefit n. Helpful result. biennial n. A plant that produces leaves and
benevolence n. Any act of kindness or well- roots the first year and flowers and fruit the
doing. second.
benevolent adj. Loving others and actively bier n. A horizontal framework with two handles
desirous of their well-being. at each end for carrying a corpse to the grave.
benign adj. Good and kind of heart. Bifurcate - Split or divide into two
benignant adj. Benevolent in feeling, character, bigamist n. One who has two spouses at the
or aspect. same time.
benignity n. Kindness of feeling, disposition, or bigamy n. The crime of marrying any other
manner. person while having a legal spouse living.
benison n. Blessing. bight n. A slightly receding bay between
bequeath v. To give by will. headlands, formed by a long curve of a coast-
Berate - Censure severely or angrily line.
bereave v. To make desolate with loneliness and bilateral adj. Two-sided.
grief.
bilingual adj. Speaking two languages. boatswain n. A subordinate officer of a vessel,
biograph n. A bibliographical sketch or notice. who has general charge of the rigging, anchors,
biography n. A written account of one's life, etc.
actions, and character. Bode – forebode
biology n. The science of life or living Bode – Portend, Presage, Herald
organisms. bodice n. A women's ornamental corset-shaped
biped n. An animal having two feet. laced waist.
birthright n. A privilege or possession into which bodily adj. Corporeal.
one is born. boggle - Startle with amazement or fear,
bitterness n. Acridity, as to the taste. Hesitate when confronted with a problem, or
Blabber - One who reveals when in doubt or fear, Overcome with
confidential information to the police or other amazement
authority, Speak (about unimportant matters) boisterous adj. Unchecked merriment or animal
rapidly and incessantly spirits.
Blackout - A suspension of radio or tv bole n. The trunk or body of a tree.
broadcasting, Partial or total loss of memory, The bolero n. A Spanish dance, illustrative of the
failure of electric power for a general region passion of love, accompanied by caste nets and
Bland – banal, dull singing.
Blanket – wide or broad in scope and content, boll n. A round pod or seed-capsule, as a flax or
Cover as if with a blanket cotton.
blasé adj. Sated with pleasure. bolster v. To support, as something wrong.
blaspheme v. To indulge in profane oaths. bomb n. A hollow projectile containing an
blatant adj. Noisily or offensively loud or explosive material.
clamorous. bombard v. To assail with any missile or with 12
Blather - Idle or foolish and irrelevant talk, abusive speech.
Babble bombardier n. A person who has charge of
blaze n. A vivid glowing flame. mortars, bombs, and shells.
blazon v. To make widely or generally known. bombast n. Inflated or extravagant language,
bleak adj. Desolate. especially on unimportant subjects.
Bleat - Talk whiningly, Cry plaintively Bong - A dull resonant sound as of a bell, Ring
blemish n. A mark that mars beauty. loudly and deeply
blindside - Attack or hit on or from the side bookie –a gambler
where the attacked person's view is obstructed boorish - Ill-mannered
Bling - Flashy, ostentatious jewelry boorish adj. Rude.
blithe adj. Joyous. Boosterism - Promotion of a product, city,
blithesome adj. Cheerful. person, organization, idea, etc. in order to
Bloat – swell up improve public opinion
Bloc - A group of countries in special alliance, A Bootleg - Produce or distribute illegally
group of voters or politicians who have common Booty - Goods or money obtained illegally
objectives Booze - An alcoholic beverage that is distilled
Block out - Prevent from entering rather than fermented, Consume Alcohol
blockade n. The shutting up of a town, a frontier, Bore - a hole or passage made by a drill
or a line of coast by hostile forces. bore v. To weary by tediousness or dullness.
Blooper - An embarrassing mistake borough n. An incorporated village or town.
Blunt/Outspoken - Characterized by directness bosom n. The breast or the upper front of the
in manner or speech; without subtlety or evasion thorax of a human being, especially of a woman.

botanical adj. Connected with the study or brigadier n. General officer who commands a
cultivation of plants. brigade, ranking between a colonel and a major-
botanize v. To study plant-life. general.
botany n. The science that treats of plants. brigand n. One who lives by robbery and
bountiful adj. Showing abundance. plunder.
Bottleneck - Slow down or impede by creating brimstone n. Sulfur.
an obstruction, A narrowing that reduces the flow brine n. Water saturated with salt.
through a channel Brinkmanship - The policy of pushing a
Boulder - A large smooth mass of rock detached dangerous situation to the brink of disaster
from its place of origin Brisk - Very active, Quick and energetic
Bowdlerize v. To expurgate in editing (a literary Bristle - A stiff hair or fiber, Be in a state of
composition) by omitting words or passages. movement or action, Rise up as in fear
bowler n. In cricket, the player who delivers the bristle n. One of the coarse, stiff hairs of swine:
ball. used in brush-making, etc.
boycott v. To place the products or merchandise Britannia n. The United Kingdom of Great
of under a ban. Britain.
brae n. Hillside. Briticism n. A word, idiom, or phrase
braggart n. A vain boaster. characteristic of Great Britain or the British.
brandish v. To wave, shake, or flourish brittle adj. Fragile.
triumphantly or defiantly, as a sword or spear. Brittle – Lacking warmth and generosity of spirit
bravado n. An aggressive display of boldness. broach v. To mention, for the first time.
bravo interj. Well done. broadcast adj. Disseminated far and wide.
brash - strong, energetic, or irreverent.,, (of a brogan n. A coarse, heavy shoe.
place or thing) having an ostentatious or brogue n. Any dialectic pronunciation of English, 13
tasteless appearance. especially that of the Irish people.
Brat - A very troublesome child Broker – arrange or negotiate ( a settlement,
bray n. A loud harsh sound, as the cry of an ass deal, plan etc )
or the blast of a horn. brokerage n. The business of making sales and
braze v. To make of or ornament with brass. purchases for a commission; a broker.
brazier n. An open pan or basin for holding live bromine n. A dark reddish-brown, non-metallic
coals. liquid element with a suffocating odor.
brazen - Unrestrained by convention or propriety bronchitis n. Inflammation of the bronchial
breach n. The violation of official duty, lawful tubes.
right, or a legal obligation. bronchus n. Either of the two subdivisions of the
breaker n. One who trains horses, dogs, etc. trachea conveying air into the lungs.
breech n. The buttocks. brooch n. An article of jewelry fastened by a
brethren n. pl. Members of a brotherhood, gild, hinged pin and hook on the underside.
profession, association, or the like. Brothel - building where prostitutes are
brevity n. Shortness of duration. available
bric-a-brac n. Objects of curiosity or for brotherhood n. Spiritual or social fellowship or
decoration. solidarity.
bridle n. The head-harness of a horse consisting browbeat v. To overwhelm, or attempt to do so,
of a head-stall, a bit, and the reins. by stern, haughty, or rude address or manner.
brigade n. A body of troops consisting of two or brusque adj. Somewhat rough or rude in
more regiments. manner or speech.
Brunt – main force of a blow

Bubble - A speculative scheme that depends on buttress n. Any support or prop.
unstable factors that the planner cannot control, by-law n. A rule or law adopted by an
An impracticable and illusory idea association, a corporation, or the like.
Budding - Beginning to develop Bystander - A nonparticipant spectator
budge – agitate Policy.
Buff - An ardent follower and admirer, Strike,
beat repeatedly, Polish and make shiny C
Buffet - Strike against forcefully, Strike, beat
repeatedly cabal n. A number of persons secretly united for
buffoon n. A clown. effecting by intrigue some private purpose.
buffoonery n. Low drollery, coarse jokes, etc. cabalism n. Superstitious devotion to one's
bulbous adj. Of, or pertaining to, or like a bulb. religion.
bullock n. An ox. Cabbie – someone who drives a car or taxi
Bug out – bulge outward cabinet n. The body of men constituting the
bulrush n. Any one of various tall rush-like official advisors of the executive head of a
plants growing in damp ground or water. nation.
bulwark n. Anything that gives security or Cackle - Noisy talk
defense. cacophony n. A disagreeable, harsh, or
Bumble - Make a mess of, destroy or ruin, Walk discordant sound or combination of sounds or
unsteadily, Speak haltingly tones.
bumper n. A cup or glass filled to the brim, Cad - Someone who is morally reprehensible (
especially one to be drunk as a toast or health. Hound )
bumptious adj. Full of offensive and aggressive cadaverous adj. Resembling a corpse.
self-conceit. cadence n. Rhythmical or measured flow or
movement, as in poetry or the time and pace of
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bungle v. To execute clumsily.
Bunk - statements or beliefs that are untrue or marching troops.
make no sense, Avoid paying cadenza n. An embellishment or flourish,
buoyancy n. Power or tendency to float on or in prepared or improvised, for a solo voice or
a liquid or gas. instrument.
buoyant adj. Having the power or tendency to Cagey - Showing self-interest and shrewdness in
float or keep afloat. dealing with others, Characterized by great
bureau n. A chest of drawers for clothing, etc. caution and wariness
bureaucracy n. Government by departments of Cahoot – Conspiracy
men transacting particular branches of public caitiff adj. Cowardly.
business. cajole v. To impose on or dupe by flattering
burgess n. In colonial times, a member of the speech.
lower house of the legislature of Maryland or cajolery n. Delusive speech.
Virginia. calculable adj. That may be estimated by
burgher n. An inhabitant, citizen or freeman of a reckoning.
borough burgh, or corporate town. calculus n. A concretion formed in various parts
burnish v. To make brilliant or shining. of the body resembling a pebble in hardness.
bursar n. A treasurer. callosity n. The state of being hard and
bustle v. To hurry. insensible.
butt v. To strike with or as with the head, or callow adj. Without experience of the world.
horns. calorie n. Amount of heat needed to raise the
butte n. A conspicuous hill, low mountain, or temperature of 1 kilogram of water 1 degree
natural turret, generally isolated. centigrade.

calumny n. Slander. cantonment n. The part of the town or district in
Calvary n. The place where Christ was crucified. which the troops are quartered.
Calvinism n. The system of doctrine taught by capacious adj. Roomy.
John Calvin. capillary n. A minute vessel having walls
Calvinize v. To teach or imbue with the doctrines composed of a single layer of cells.
of Calvinism. capitulate v. To surrender or stipulate terms.
came n. A leaden sash-bar or grooved strip for caprice n. A whim.
fastening panes in stained-glass windows. Capsize – overturn ( ulte jaoa )
cameo n. Any small engraved or carved work in caption n. A heading, as of a chapter, section,
relief. document, etc.
campaign n. A complete series of connected captious adj. Hypercritical.
military operations. captivate v. To fascinate, as by excellence.
Camper - Someone living temporarily in a tent or eloquence, or beauty.
lodge for recreation, A recreational vehicle carcass n. The dead body of an animal.
equipped for camping out while traveling, cardiac adj. Pertaining to the heart.
Providing sophisticated amusement by virtue of cardinal adj. Of prime or special importance.
having artificially (and vulgarly) mannered, banal caret n. A sign (^) placed below a line, indicating
or sentimental qualities(camp),, Having where omitted words, etc., should be inserted.
unsuitable feminine qualities (camp ) caricature n. a picture or description in which
Canaanite n. A member of one of the three natural characteristics are exaggerated or
tribes that dwelt in the land of Canaan, or distorted.
western Palestine. Caress - Touch or stroke lightly in a loving or
canary adj. Of a bright but delicate yellow. endearing manner
candid adj. Straightforward. carnage n. Massacre. 15
candor n. The quality of frankness or carnal adj. Sensual.
outspokenness. carnivorous adj. Eating or living on flesh.
Cane - Beat with a cane carouse v. To drink deeply and in boisterous or
canine adj. Characteristic of a dog. jovial manner.
canon n. Any rule or law. Carp – to raise trivial objection, complain or find
Canonical – basic or simple fault continually
Canonize - (religion) declare (a dead person) to carrion n. Dead and putrefying flesh.
be a saint, Treat as a sacred person cartilage n. An elastic animal tissue of firm
Canopy - A covering (usually of cloth) that consistence.
serves as a roof to shelter an area from the cartridge n. A charge for a firearm, or for
weather, The transparent covering of an aircraft blasting.
cockpit, he umbrella-like part of a parachute that Casanova - Any man noted for his amorous
fills with air adventures
cant v. To talk in a singsong, preaching tone with Cast – throw violently, deposit, Move about
affected solemnity. aimlessly or without any destination, Get rid of
Cantankerous - Stubbornly obstructive and caste n. The division of society on artificial
unwilling to cooperate grounds.
cantata n. A choral composition. castigate v. To punish.
Cantina - A room or establishment where casual adj. Accidental, by chance.
alcoholic drinks are served over a counter casualty n. A fatal or serious accident or
canto n. One of the divisions of an extended disaster.
poem. cataclysm n. Any overwhelming flood of water.
cataract n. Opacity of the lens of the eye
resulting in complete or partial blindness. cereal adj. Pertaining to edible grain or
catastrophe n. Any great and sudden misfortune farinaceous seeds.
or calamity. ceremonial adj. Characterized by outward form
Catapult - A device in which accumulated or ceremony.
tension is suddenly released to hurl an object ceremonious adj. Observant of ritual.
some distance, in particular, A device that cessation n. Discontinuance, as of action or
launches aircraft from a warship motion.
Cater - Give what is desired or needed, Certitude - Total certainty or greater certainty
especially support, food or sustenance than circumstances warrant
cathode n. The negative pole or electrode of a cession n. Surrender, as of possessions or
galvanic battery. rights.
Catholicism n. The system, doctrine, and chagrin n. Keen vexation, annoyance, or
practice of the Roman Catholic Church. mortification, as at one's failures or errors.
catholicity n. Universal prevalence or chameleon adj. Changeable in appearance.
acceptance. chancery n. A court of equity, as distinguished
cat-o-nine-tails n. An instrument consisting of from a common-law court.
nine pieces of cord, formerly used for flogging in chaos n. Any condition of which the elements or
the army and navy. parts are in utter disorder and confusion.
caucus n. A private meeting of members of a characteristic n. A distinctive feature.
political party to select candidates. characterize v. To describe by distinctive marks
causal adj. Indicating or expressing a cause. or peculiarities.
caustic adj. Sarcastic and severe. charlatan n. A quack.
cauterize v. To burn or sear as with a heated Chary - Characterized by great caution and
iron. wariness 16
Cavern - Any large dark enclosed space, chasm n. A yawning hollow, as in the earth's
Hollow out as if making a cavern (like a hollow surface.
cut) chasten v. To purify by affliction.
cede v. To pass title to. chastise v. To subject to punitive measures.
Celerity - A rate that is rapid, swiftness of chastity n. Sexual or moral purity.
movement or action chateau n. A castle or manor-house.
censor n. An official examiner of manuscripts chattel n. Any article of personal property.
empowered to prohibit their publication. check v. To hold back.
censorious adj. Judging severely or harshly. Chauvinism - Activity indicative of belief in the
census n. An official numbering of the people of superiority of men over women, Fanatical
a country or district. patriotism
centenary adj. Pertaining to a hundred years or Cheeky – irreverent or impertinent
a period of a hundred years. Cherry-pick - Choose only the best available;
centiliter n. A hundredth of a liter. select only the ones you like
centimeter n. A length of one hundredth of a chiffon n. A very thin gauze used for trimmings,
meter. evening dress, etc.
Centrist - Supporting or pursuing a Chip - Break off (a piece from a whole)
course of action that is neither liberal nor chivalry n. The knightly system of feudal times
conservative, A person who takes a position in with its code, usages and practices.
the political center cholera n. An acute epidemic disease.
centurion n. A captain of a company of one choleric adj. Easily provoked to anger.
hundred infantry in the ancient Roman army. choral adj. Pertaining to, intended for, or
performed by a chorus or choir.
Christ n. A title of Jesus the basis of observed resemblance; and
christen v. To name in baptism. differences.
Christendom n. That part of the world where Clasp - Hold firmly and tightly
Christianity is generally professed. Claustrophobic - Uncomfortably closed or
chromatic adj. Belonging, relating to, or confined
abounding in color. clearance n. A certificate from the proper
chronology n. The science that treats of authorities that a vessel has complied with the
computation of time or of investigation and law and may sail.
arrangement of events. clemency n. Mercy.
chronometer n. A portable timekeeper of the clement adj. Compassionate.
highest attainable precision. Clientele – a group of customers and clients
Chuck – throw carelessly Clip – cut or trim
Churn – be agitated Clobber - Strike violently and repeatedly
cipher v. To calculate arithmetically. (also a Clog – clot
noun meaning zero or nothing) close-hauled adj. Having the sails set for sailing
circulate v. To disseminate. as close to the wind as possible.
circumference n. The boundary-line of a circle. clothier n. One who makes or sells cloth or
circumlocution n. Indirect or roundabout clothing.
expression. clumsy adj. Awkward of movement.
circumnavigate v. To sail quite around. Clunker - An event that fails badly or is totally
circumscribe v. To confine within bounds. ineffectual, Someone who is unsuccessful
circumspect adj. Showing watchfulness, Clunky – clumsy or lacking grace
caution, or careful consideration. Clutter - A confused multitude of things, Fill a
Circumstantial – specific space in a disorderly way 17
Circumvent – to frustrate, to surround ( by coagulate v. To change into a clot or a jelly, as
enemies ), to avoid or bypass by heat, by chemical action, or by a ferment.
citadel n. Any strong fortress. coagulant adj. Producing coagulation.
cite v. To refer to specifically. coalescence n. The act or process of coming
Clad - Wearing or provided with clothing; together so as to form one body, combination, or
claimant n. One who makes a claim or demand, product.
as of right. coalition n. Combination in a body or mass.
clairvoyance n. Intuitive sagacity or perception. coddle v. To treat as a baby or an invalid.
clamorous adj. Urgent in complaint or demand. codicil n. A supplement adding to, revoking, or
clan n. A tribe. explaining in the body of a will.
Clamor - Make loud demands, A loud harsh or Coarse - Of textures that are rough to the touch
strident noise ( Din ), Utter or proclaim insistently or substances consisting of relatively large
and noisily, Loud and persistent outcry from particles, Of low or inferior quality or value
many people, Compel someone to do something coerce v. To force.
by insistent clamoring coercion n. Forcible constraint or restraint, moral
clampdown - Sudden restriction on an activity, or physical.
Repress or suppress, crack down coercive adj. Serving or tending to force.
clandestine adj. Surreptitious, secret cogent adj. Appealing strongly to the reason or
clangor n. Clanking or a ringing, as of arms, conscience.
chains, or bells; clamor. cognate adj. Akin.
clarify v. To render intelligible. cognizant adj. Taking notice.
clarion n. A small shrill trumpet or bugle. cohere v. To stick together.
classify v. To arrange in a class or classes on cohesion n. Consistency.
cohesive adj. Having the property of commissariat n. The department of an army
consistency. charged with the provision of its food and water
coincide v. To correspond. and daily needs.
coincidence n. A circumstance so agreeing with commission v. To empower.
another: often implying accident. commitment n. The act or process of entrusting
coincident adj. Taking place at the same time. or consigning for safe-keeping.
collaborate v. To labor or cooperate with committal n. The act, fact, or result of
another or others, especially in literary or committing, or the state of being
scientific pursuits. commodity n. Something that is bought and
collapse v. To cause to shrink, fall in, or fail. sold.
collapsible adj. That may or can collapse. commotion n. A disturbance or violent agitation.
colleague n. An associate in professional commute v. To put something, especially
employment. something less severe, in place of.
Collate - Compare critically, To assemble in Communiqué - An official report (usually sent in
proper sequence haste) [ Dispatch ]
collective adj. Consisting of a number of comparable adj. Fit to be compared.
persons or objects considered as gathered into a comparative adj. Relative.
mass, or sum. comparison n. Examination of two or more
collector n. One who makes a collection, as of objects with reference to their likeness or
objects of art, books, or the like. unlikeness.
collegian n. A college student. compensate v. To remunerate.
collide v. To meet and strike violently. competence n. Adequate qualification or
collier n. One who works in a coal-mine. capacity.
collision n. Violent contact. competent adj. Qualified. 18
colloquial adj. Pertaining or peculiar to common competitive adj. characterized by rivalry.
speech as distinguished from literary. competitor n. A rival.
colloquialism n. Form of speech used only or complacence n. Satisfaction with one's acts or
chiefly in conversation. surroundings.
colloquy n. Conversation. complacent adj. Pleased or satisfied with
collusion n. A secret agreement for a wrongful oneself.
purpose. Complaint - An often persistent bodily disorder
Colossal - So great in size, force or extent or disease
(Prodigious/Stupendous) complaisance n. Politeness.
colossus n. Any strikingly great person or Complaisant - Showing a cheerful willingness to
object. do favors for others
Coltish – sportive ( Relating to or interested in complaisant adj. Agreeable.
sports ) complement v. To make complete.
comely adj. Handsome. complex adj. Complicated.
comestible adj. Fit to be eaten. Complexion - The coloring of a person's face,
comical adj. Funny. Give a certain color to
Commandeer - (crime) take arbitrarily or by compliant adj. Yielding.
force complicate v. To make complex, difficult, or hard
commemorate v. To serve as a remembrance to deal with.
of. complication n. An intermingling or combination
commentary n. A series of illustrative or of things or parts, especially in a perplexing
explanatory notes on any important work. manner.
commingle v. To blend.
complicity n. Participation or partnership, as in condolence n. Expression of sympathy with a
wrong-doing or with a wrong-doer. person in pain, sorrow, or misfortune.
compliment v. To address or gratify with conduce v. To bring about.
expressions of delicate praise. conducive adj. Contributing to an end.
component n. A constituent element or part. conductible adj. Capable of being conducted or
comport v. To conduct or behave (oneself). transmitted.
composure n. Calmness. conduit n. A means for conducting something,
comprehensible adj. Intelligible. particularly a tube, pipe, or passageway for a
comprehension n. Ability to know. fluid.
comprehensive adj. Large in scope or content. Confabulation - An informal conversation
compress v. To press together or into smaller confectionery n. The candy collectively that a
space. confectioner makes or sells, as candy.
compressible adj. Capable of being pressed confederacy n. A number of states or persons in
into smaller compass. compact or league with each other, as for mutual
compression n. Constraint, as by force or aid.
authority. confederate n. One who is united with others in
comprise v. To consist of. a league, compact, or agreement.
Comptroller – accountant, Someone who confer v. To bestow.
maintains and audits business accounts conferee n. A person with whom another
compulsion n. Coercion. confers.
compulsory adj. Forced. confessor n. A spiritual advisor.
compunction n. Remorseful feeling. confidant n. One to whom secrets are entrusted.
compute v. To ascertain by mathematical confide v. To reveal in trust or confidence.
calculation. confidence n. The state or feeling of trust in or 19
concede v. To surrender. reliance upon another.
conceit n. Self-flattering opinion. confident adj. Assured.
conceive v. To form an idea, mental image or confinement n. Restriction within limits or
thought of. boundaries.
concerto n. A musical composition. confiscate v. To appropriate (private property)
concession n. Anything granted or yielded, or as forfeited to the public use or treasury.
admitted in response to a demand, petition, or conflagration n. A great fire, as of many
claim. buildings, a forest, or the like.
conciliate v. To obtain the friendship of. confluence n. The place where streams meet.
conciliatory adj. Tending to reconcile. confluent n. A stream that unites with another.
conclusive adj. Sufficient to convince or decide. conformance n. The act or state or conforming.
concord n. Harmony. Conform – adjust, adapt
concordance n. Harmony. conformable adj. Harmonious.
concur v. To agree. conformation n. General structure, form, or
concurrence n. Agreement. outline.
concurrent adj. Occurring or acting together. conformity n. Correspondence in form, manner,
concussion n. A violent shock to some organ by or use.
a fall or a sudden blow. confront v. To encounter, as difficulties or
condensation n. The act or process of making obstacles.
dense or denser. congeal v. To coagulate.
condense v. To abridge. congenial adj. Having kindred character or
condescend v. To come down voluntarily to tastes.
equal terms with inferiors. congest v. To collect into a mass.
congregate v. To bring together into a crowd. consistency n. A state of permanence.
coniferous adj. Cone-bearing trees. console v. To comfort.
conjecture n. A guess. consolidate v. To combine into one body or
conjoin v. To unite. system.
conjugal adj. Pertaining to marriage, marital consonance n. The state or quality of being in
rights, or married persons. accord with.
conjugate adj. Joined together in pairs. consonant adj. Being in agreement or harmony
conjugation n. The state or condition of being with.
joined together. Consort - Keep company with; hang out with (
conjunction n. The state of being joined Assort ), Go well together
together, or the things so joined. consort n. A companion or associate.
connive v. To be in collusion. conspicuous adj. Clearly visible.
connoisseur n. A critical judge of art, especially conspirator n. One who agrees with others to
one with thorough knowledge and sound cooperate in accomplishing some unlawful
judgment of art. purpose.
Connotation - An idea that is implied or conspire v. To plot.
suggested, What you must know in order to constable n. An officer whose duty is to maintain
determine the reference of an expression the peace.
connote v. To mean; signify. constellation n. An arbitrary assemblage or
connubial adj. Pertaining to marriage or group of stars.
matrimony. Consternation - Fear resulting from the
conquer v. To overcome by force. awareness of danger
consanguineous adj. Descended from the consternation n. Panic.
same parent or ancestor. constituency n. The inhabitants or voters in a 20
Consanguine – related by blood district represented in a legislative body.
conscience n. The faculty in man by which he constituent n. One who has the right to vote at
distinguishes between right and wrong in an election.
character and conduct. constrict v. To bind.
conscientious adj. Governed by moral standard. consul n. An officer appointed to reside in a
conscious adj. Aware that one lives, feels, and foreign city, chiefly to represent his country.
thinks. consulate n. The place in which a consul
conscript v. To force into military service. transacts official business.
consecrate v. To set apart as sacred. consummate v. To bring to completion.
consecutive adj. Following in uninterrupted consumption n. Gradual destruction, as by
succession. burning, eating, etc., or by using up, wearing out,
consensus n. A collective unanimous opinion of etc.
a number of persons. consumptive adj. Designed for gradual
conservatism n. Tendency to adhere to the destruction.
existing order of things. contagion n. The communication of disease
conservative adj. Adhering to the existing order from person to person.
of things. contagious adj. Transmitting disease.
conservatory n. An institution for instruction and contaminate v. To pollute.
training in music and declamation. Contemplate – muse, ponder
consign v. To entrust. contemplate v. To consider thoughtfully.
consignee n. A person to whom goods or other contemporaneous adj. Living, occurring, or
property has been entrusted. existing at the same time.
consignor n. One who entrusts.
contemporary adj. Living or existing at the same contrite adj. Broken in spirit because of a sense
time. of sin.
contemptible adj. Worthy of scorn or disdain. contrivance n. The act planning, devising,
contemptuous adj. Aloof. inventing, or adapting something to or for a
contender n. One who exerts oneself in special purpose.
opposition or rivalry. contrive v. To manage or carry through by some
contiguity n. Proximity. device or scheme.
contiguous adj. Touching or joining at the edge control v. To exercise a directing, restraining, or
or boundary. governing influence over.
continence n. Self-restraint with respect to controller n. One who or that which regulates or
desires, appetites, and passion. directs.
contingency n. Possibility of happening. contumacious adj. Rebellious.
contingent adj. Not predictable. contumacy n. Contemptuous disregard of the
Contingent - (military) a temporary military unit requirements of rightful authority.
continuance n. Durability. contuse v. To bruise by a blow, either with or
continuation n. Prolongation. without the breaking of the skin.
continuity n. Uninterrupted connection in space, contusion n. A bruise.
time, operation, or development. convalesce v. To recover after a sickness.
continuous adj. Connected, extended, or convalescence n. The state of progressive
prolonged without separation or interruption of restoration to health and strength after the
sequence. cessation of disease.
contort v. To twist into a misshapen form. convalescent adj. Recovering health after
contraband n. Trade forbidden by law or treaty. sickness.
Contortion - The act of twisting or deforming the convene v. To summon or cause to assemble. 21
shape of something, A tortuous and twisted convenience n. Fitness, as of time or place.
shape or position Convent - A religious residence especially for
Contraceptive - An agent or device intended to nuns
prevent conception converge v. To cause to incline and approach
contradiction n. The assertion of the opposite of nearer together.
that which has been said. convergent adj. Tending to one point.
contradictory adj. Inconsistent with itself. conversant adj. Thoroughly informed.
contraposition n. A placing opposite. conversion n. Change from one state or position
contravene v. To prevent or obstruct the to another, or from one form to another.
operation of. convertible adj. Interchangeable.
Contrapuntal - (music) having two or more convex adj. Curving like the segment of the
independent but harmonically related melodic globe or of the surface of a circle.
parts sounding together, Relating to or conveyance n. That by which anything is
characteristic of or according to the rules of transported.
counterpoint convivial adj. Devoted to feasting, or to good-
Contrasting - Strikingly different, Put in fellowship in eating or drinking.
opposition to show or emphasize differences Convoke – Convene or Call together
(contrast) convolution n. A winding motion.
Contretemps - An awkward clash, A mishap convolve v. To move with a circling or winding
contribution n. The act of giving for a common motion.
purpose. convoy n. A protecting force accompanying
contributor n. One who gives or furnishes, in property in course of transportation.
common with others, for a common purpose. convulse v. To cause spasms in.
convulsion n. A violent and abnormal muscular cosmic adj. Pertaining to the universe.
contraction of the body. cosmogony n. A doctrine of creation or of the
copious adj. Plenteous. origin of the universe.
coquette n. A flirt. cosmography n. The science that describes the
cornice n. An ornamental molding running round universe, including astronomy, geography, and
the walls of a room close to the ceiling. geology.
cornucopia n. The horn of plenty, symbolizing cosmology n. The general science of the
peace and prosperity. universe.
corollary n. A proposition following so obviously cosmopolitan adj. Common to all the world.
from another that it requires little demonstration. cosmopolitanism n. A cosmopolitan character.
coronation n. The act or ceremony of crowning cosmos n. The world or universe considered as
a monarch. a system, perfect in order and arrangement.
coronet n. Inferior crown denoting, according to counter-claim n. A cross-demand alleged by a
its form, various degrees of noble rank less than defendant in his favor against the plaintiff.
sovereign. counteract v. To act in opposition to.
corporal adj. Belonging or relating to the body Costive - Retarding evacuation of feces; binding;
as opposed to the mind. constipating
corporate adj. Belonging to a corporation. counterbalance v. To oppose with an equal
corporeal adj. Of a material nature; physical. force.
corps n. A number or body of persons in some countercharge v. To accuse in return.
way associated or acting together. counterfeit adj. Made to resemble something
corpse n. A dead body. else.
corpulent adj. Obese. Countermand – revoke, cancel officially
corpuscle n. A minute particle of matter. counterpart n. Something taken with another for 22
correlate v. To put in some relation of the completion of either.
connection or correspondence. countervail v. To offset.
Corral – to gather or collect, to enclose counting-house n. A house or office used for
correlative adj. Mutually involving or implying transacting business, bookkeeping,
one another. correspondence, etc.
corrigible adj. Capable of reformation. countryman n. A rustic.
corroborate v. To strengthen, as proof or courageous adj. Brave.
conviction. course n. Line of motion or direction.
corroboration n. Confirmation. courser n. A fleet and spirited horse.
corrode v. To ruin or destroy little by little. courtesy n. Politeness originating in kindness
corrosion n. Gradual decay by crumbling or and exercised habitually.
surface disintegration. covenant n. An agreement entered into by two
corrosive n. That which causes gradual decay or more persons or parties.
by crumbling or surface disintegration. covert adj. Concealed, especially for an evil
corruptible adj. Open to bribery. purpose.
corruption n. Loss of purity or integrity. covey n. A flock of quails or partridges.
Cortege - A funeral procession, The group cower v. To crouch down tremblingly, as through
following and attending to some fear or shame.
important person coxswain n. One who steers a rowboat, or one
cosmetic adj. Pertaining to the art of beautifying, who has charge of a ship's boat and its crew
especially the complexion. under an officer.
Cozy - Enjoying or affording comforting warmth
and shelter especially in a small space
Crack - Of the highest quality Crunch - To chew with a noisy crackling sound,
Crackpot - A whimsically eccentric person, To move with a crushing sound, To produce or
Foolish; totally unsound emit a crushing sound.
crag n. A rugged, rocky projection on a cliff or Crusade – fight, campaign, struggle, strive, any
ledge. vigorous movement on behalf of a cause.
Cramped - Constricted in size Crust - A hard outer layer that covers something
cranium n. The skull of an animal, especially crustaceous adj. Having a crust-like shell.
that part enclosing the brain. cryptogram n. Anything written in characters
crass adj. Coarse or thick in nature or structure, that are secret or so arranged as to have hidden
as opposed to thin or fine. meaning.
craving n. A vehement desire. crystallize v. To bring together or give fixed
Craw – stomach shape to.
creak n. A sharp, harsh, squeaking sound. cudgel n. A short thick stick used as a club.
creamery n. A butter-making establishment. Cue - Assist (somebody acting or reciting) by
creamy adj. Resembling or containing cream. suggesting the next words of something
credence n. Belief. forgotten or imperfectly learned, A stimulus that
credible adj. Believable. provides information about what to do
credulous adj. Easily deceived. culinary adj. Of or pertaining to cooking or the
creed n. A formal summary of fundamental kitchen.
points of religious belief. cull v. To pick or sort out from the rest.
Creep - Move slowly; in the case of people or culpable adj. Guilty.
animals with the body near the ground, To go culprit n. A guilty person.
stealthily or furtively, Show submission or fear, culvert n. Any artificial covered channel for the
Someone unpleasantly strange or eccentric passage of water through a bank or under a 23
crematory adj. A place for cremating dead road, canal.
bodies. cupidity n. Avarice.
crevasse n. A deep crack or fissure in the ice of curable adj. Capable of being remedied or
a glacier. corrected.
crevice n. A small fissure, as between two Curate - Organize or administer a museum,
contiguous surfaces. collection or exhibition; act as a curator
Cringe - Draw back, as with fear or pain, Show curator n. A person having charge as of a library
submission or fear or museum.
criterion n. A standard by which to determine Curb – inhibit, put down by force, restrict
the correctness of a judgment or conclusion. Curio - Something unusual -- perhaps worthy of
critique n. A criticism or critical review. collecting
crockery n. Earthenware made from baked clay. curio n. A piece of bric-a-brac.
crucible n. A trying and purifying test or agency. cursive adj. Writing in which the letters are
crusade n. Any concerted movement, vigorously joined together.
prosecuted, in behalf of an idea or principle. cursory adj. Rapid and superficial.
crustacean adj. Pertaining to a division of curt adj. Concise, compressed, and abrupt in act
arthropods, containing lobsters, crabs, crawfish, or expression.
etc. curtail v. To cut off or cut short.
Critique – A serious examination and judgment curtsy n. A downward movement of the body by
of something, An essay or article that gives a bending the knees.
critical evaluation, Cushy – easygoing, not burdensome or onerous
Crumble - Fall into decay or ruin, Break or Cybernetics – (biology) the field of science
fall apart into fragments concerned with processes of communication and
control (especially the comparison of these decagon n. A figure with ten sides and ten
processes in biological and artificial systems) angles.
cycloid adj. Like a circle. decagram n. A weight of 10 grams.
cygnet n. A young swan. Decal - Either a design that is fixed to some
cynical adj. Exhibiting moral skepticism. surface or a paper bearing the design which is to
cynicism n. Contempt for the opinions of others be transferred to the surface
and of what others value. decaliter n. A liquid and dry measure of 10 liters.
cynosure n. That to which general interest or decalogue n. The ten commandments.
attention is directed. Decameron n. A volume consisting of ten parts
or books.
decameter n. A length of ten meters.
Dabble - Dip a foot or hand briefly into a liquid, decamp v. To leave suddenly or unexpectedly.
Play in or as if in water, as of small children decapitate v. To behead.
Daft - Informal or slang term meaning insane, decapod adj. Ten-footed or ten-armed.
strange, eccentric or stupid decasyllable n. A line of ten syllables.
Dampen - Smother or suppress deceit n. Falsehood.
daring adj. Brave. deceitful adj. Fraudulent.
darkling adv. Blindly. deceive v. To mislead by or as by falsehood.
Dart - Move along rapidly and lightly, Run or decency n. Moral fitness.
move very quickly (dash ) decent adj. Characterized by propriety of
Darwinism n. The doctrine that natural selection conduct, speech, manners, or dress.
has been the prime cause of evolution of higher deciduous adj. Falling off at maturity as petals
forms. after flowering, fruit when ripe, etc.
Dash – break into pieces
Dash - Distinctive and stylish elegance
decimal adj. Founded on the number 10. 24
decimate v. To destroy a measurable or large
dastard n. A base coward. proportion of.
datum n. A premise, starting-point, or given fact. decipher v. To find out the true words or
dauntless adj. Fearless. meaning of, as something hardly legible.
Dawdle - Take one's time; proceed slowly, decisive ad. Conclusive.
waste time, fall back (lag ) declamation n. A speech recited or intended for
day-man n. A day-laborer. recitation from memory in public.
De facto - In reality or fact declamatory adj. A full and formal style of
de rigueur - Required by etiquette, usage or utterance.
fashion declarative adj. Containing a formal, positive, or
dead-heat n. A race in which two or more explicit statement or affirmation.
competitors come out even, and there is no declension n. The change of endings in nouns
winner. and adj. to express their different relations of
dearth n. Scarcity, as of something customary, gender.
essential ,or desirable. decorate v. To embellish.
death's-head n. A human skull as a symbol of decorous adj. Suitable for the occasion or
death. circumstances.
debase v. To lower in character or virtue. Decorum - propriety; orderliness and good taste
debatable adj. Subject to contention or dispute. in manners
debonair adj. Having gentle or courteous decoy n. Anything that allures, or is intended to
bearing or manner. allures into danger or temptation.
debut n. A first appearance in society or on the decrepit adj. Enfeebled, as by old age or some
stage. chronic infirmity.
Decry – condemn dehydrate v. To deprive of water.
dedication n. The voluntary consecration or deify v. To regard or worship as a god.
relinquishment of something to an end or cause. deign v. To deem worthy of notice or account.
deduce v. To derive or draw as a conclusion by deist n. One who believes in God, but denies
reasoning from given premises or principles. supernatural revelation.
deface v. To mar or disfigure the face or external deity n. A god, goddess, or divine person.
surface of. deject v. To dishearten.
defalcate v. To cut off or take away, as a part of dejection n. Melancholy.
something. delectable adj. Delightful to the taste or to the
defamation n. Malicious and groundless injury senses.
done to the reputation or good name of another. delectation n. Delight.
defame v. To slander. Delegate - Transfer power to someone
default n. The neglect or omission of a legal deleterious adj. Hurtful, morally or physically.
requirement. delicacy n. That which is agreeable to a fine
defaulter - Someone who fails to make a taste.
required appearance in court, Someone who fails Deliberate- Carefully thought out in advance,
to meet a financial obligation (deadbeat ), A Characterized by conscious design or purpose,
contestant who forfeits a match Think about carefully (weigh)
defendant n. A person against whom a suit is Delicacy - Something considered choice to eat,
brought. Refined taste
defensible adj. Capable of being maintained or Delicacy - The quality of being beautiful and
justified. delicate in appearance, Subtly skillful handling of
defensive adj. Carried on in resistance to a situation ( diplomacy )
aggression. Delimit - Determine the essential quality of, to 25
defer v. To delay or put off to some other time. demarcate
deference n. Respectful submission or yielding, delineate v. To represent by sketch or diagram.
as to another's opinion, wishes, or judgment. deliquesce v. To dissolve gradually and become
defiant adj. Characterized by bold or insolent liquid by absorption of moisture from the air.
opposition. delirious adj. Raving.
deficiency n. Lack or insufficiency. Delinquent - Failing in what duty requires, A
deficient adj. Not having an adequate or proper young offender, Guilty of a misdeed
supply or amount. Delirious - Marked by uncontrolled excitement or
definite adj. Having an exact signification or emotion
positive meaning. delude v. To mislead the mind or judgment of.
deflect v. To cause to turn aside or downward. deluge v. To overwhelm with a flood of water.
deforest v. To clear of forests. delusion n. Mistaken conviction, especially
deform v. To disfigure. when more or less enduring.
deformity n. A disfigurement. Deluge – flood, Overwhelming number
defraud v. To deprive of something dishonestly. Delve – to dig, to search or study intensively
defray v. To make payment for. demagnetize v. To deprive (a magnet) of
Deft – dexterous magnetism.
degeneracy n. A becoming worse. demagogue n. An unprincipled politician.
degenerate v. To become worse or inferior. demeanor n. Deportment.
degradation n. Diminution, as of strength or Demarcate - Separate clearly, as if by
magnitude. boundaries // Set, mark, or draw the boundaries
degrade v. To take away honors or position of something
from. Demeanor – behavior
demented adj. Insane. deposition n. Testimony legally taken on
Dementia - Mental deterioration of organic or interrogatories and reduced to writing, for use as
functional origin evidence in court.
demerit n. A mark for failure or bad conduct. depositor n. One who makes a deposit, or has
demise n. Death. an amount deposited.
demobilize v. To disband, as troops. depository n. A place where anything is kept in
demolish v. To annihilate. safety.
demonstrable adj. Capable of positive proof. Depot - A depository for goods, Station where
demonstrate v. To prove indubitably. transport vehicles load or unload passengers or
demonstrative adj. Inclined to strong exhibition goods, A place where military recruits are
or expression of feeling or thoughts. assembled or trained before being sent to active
demonstrator n. One who proves in a units
convincing and conclusive manner. deprave v. To render bad, especially morally
demulcent n. Any application soothing to an bad.
irritable surface deprecate v. To express disapproval or regret
demurrage n. the detention of a vessel beyond for, with hope for the opposite.
the specified time of sailing. depreciate v. To lessen the worth of.
dendroid adj. Like a tree. depreciation n. A lowering in value or an
dendrology n. The natural history of trees. underrating in worth.
denizen n. Inhabitant. depress v. To press down.
denominate v. To give a name or epithet to. depression n. A falling of the spirits.
denomination n. A body of Christians united by depth n. Deepness.
a common faith and form of worship and Derange - Throw into great confusion or disorder
discipline. Deregulation - The act of freeing from regulation 26
denominator n. Part of a fraction which (especially from governmental regulations)
expresses the number of equal parts into which derelict adj. Neglectful of obligation.
the unit is divided. deride v. To ridicule.
denote v. To designate by word or mark. derisible adj. Open to ridicule.
denouement n. That part of a play or story in Derision - The act of deriding or treating with
which the mystery is cleared up. contempt, Contemptuous laughter
denounce v. To point out or publicly accuse as Derisively - in a disrespectful and mocking
deserving of punishment, censure, or odium. manner
dentifrice n. Any preparation used for cleaning derivation n. That process by which a word is
the teeth. traced from its original root or primitive form and
denude v. To strip the covering from. meaning.
denunciation n. The act of declaring an action derivative adj. Coming or acquired from some
or person worthy of reprobation or punishment. origin.
deplete v. To reduce or lessen, as by use, derive v. To deduce, as from a premise.
exhaustion, or waste. dermatology n. The branch of medical science
deplorable adj. Contemptible. which relates to the skin and its diseases.
deplore v. To regard with grief or sorrow. derrick n. An apparatus for hoisting and
deponent adj. Laying down. swinging great weights.
depopulate v. To remove the inhabitants from. descendant n. One who is descended lineally
deport v. To take or send away forcibly, as to a from another, as a child, grandchild, etc.
penal colony. descendent adj. Proceeding downward.
deportment n. Demeanor. descent n. The act of moving or going
Depose – force to leave, downward.
descry v. To recognize. Detractor - a person who disparages someone
desert v. To abandon without regard to the or something.
welfare of the abandoned detriment n. Something that causes damage,
desiccant n. Any remedy which, when applied depreciation, or loss.
externally, dries up or absorbs moisture, as that detrude v. To push down forcibly.
of wounds. deviate v. To take a different course.
designate - assign, indicate, intend, point, show devilry n. Malicious mischief.
designate v. To select or appoint, as by deviltry n. Wanton and malicious mischief.
authority. devious adj. Out of the common or regular track.
desist v. To cease from action. devise v. To invent.
desistance n. Cessation. Devious - Characterized by insincerity or deceit,
despair n. Utter hopelessness and evasive, Deviating from a straight course,
despondency. misleading
desperado n. One without regard for law or life. Devour - Destroy completely, eat greedily
desperate adj. Resorted to in a last extremity, or devout adj. Religious.
as if prompted by utter despair. dexterity n. Readiness, precision, efficiency, and
despicable adj. Contemptible. ease in any physical activity or in any mechanical
despite - Lack of respect accompanied by a work.
feeling of intense dislike Dexterous – skillful in physical movement
despite prep. In spite of. especially in hands, adroit
despond v. To lose spirit, courage, or hope. diabolic adj. Characteristic of the devil.
despondent adj. Disheartened. diacritical adj. Marking a difference.
despot n. An absolute and irresponsible diagnose v. To distinguish, as a disease, by its
monarch. characteristic phenomena. 27
despotism n. Any severe and strict rule in which diagnosis n. Determination of the distinctive
the judgment of the governed has little or no part. nature of a disease.
destitute adj. Poverty-stricken. dialect n. Forms of speech collectively that are
Desuetude - A state of inactivity or disuse peculiar to the people of a particular district.
desultory adj. Not connected with what dialectician n. A logician.
precedes. dialogue n. A formal conversation in which two
Detach - (military) separate (a small unit) from a or more take part.
larger, especially for a special assignment diaphanous adj. Transparent.
Detente - the easing of tensions or strained Diaspora - The dispersion or spreading of
relations something that was originally localized (as a
deter v. To frighten away. people or language or culture), , The body of
deteriorate v. To grow worse. Jews (or Jewish communities) outside Palestine
determinate adj. Definitely limited or fixed. or modern Israel
determination n. The act of deciding. diatomic adj. Containing only two atoms.
deterrent adj. Hindering from action through diatribe n. A bitter or malicious criticism.
fear. Dicey - Of uncertain outcome; especially fraught
detest v. To dislike or hate with intensity. with risk
detract v. To take away in such manner as to Dicker - Negotiate the terms of an exchange,
lessen value or estimation. Bargain
Detour - A roundabout road (especially one that dictum n. A positive utterance.
is used temporarily while a main route is didactic adj. Pertaining to teaching.
blocked) difference n. Dissimilarity in any respect.
detract - take away a part from differentia n. Any essential characteristic of a
species by reason of which it differs from other diplomat n. A representative of one sovereign
species. state at the capital or court of another.
differential adj. Distinctive. diplomatic adj. Characterized by special tact in
differentiate v. To acquire a distinct and negotiations.
separate character. diplomatist n. One remarkable for tact and
diffidence n. Self-distrust. shrewd management.
diffident adj. Affected or possessed with self- disagree v. To be opposite in opinion.
distrust. disallow v. To withhold permission or sanction.
diffusible adj. Spreading rapidly through the disappear v. To cease to exist, either actually or
system and acting quickly. for the time being.
diffusion n. Dispersion. disappoint v. To fail to fulfill the expectation,
Dig - An aggressive remark directed at a person hope, wish, or desire of.
like a missile and intended to have a telling effect disapprove v. To regard with blame.
dignitary n. One who holds high rank. disarm v. To deprive of weapons.
digraph n. A union of two characters disarrange v. To throw out of order.
representing a single sound. disavow v. To disclaim responsibility for.
digress v. To turn aside from the main subject disavowal n. Denial.
and for a time dwell on some incidental matter. Disband - Cause to break up or cease to
dilapidated pa. Fallen into decay or partial ruin. function
dilate v. To enlarge in all directions. disbeliever n. One who refuses to believe.
dilatory adj. Tending to cause delay. disburden v. To disencumber.
dilemma n. A situation in which a choice disburse v. To pay out or expend, as money
between opposing modes of conduct is from a fund.
necessary. discard v. To reject. 28
dilettante n. A superficial amateur. discernible adj. Perceivable.
diligence n. Careful and persevering effort to disciple n. One who believes the teaching of
accomplish what is undertaken. another, or who adopts and follows some
dilute v. To make more fluid or less concentrated doctrine.
by admixture with something. disciplinary adj. Having the nature of systematic
diminution n. Reduction. training or subjection to authority.
Diminutive – tiny discipline - punish or rebuke for an offense
dimly adv. Obscurely. discipline v. To train to obedience.
Din - A loud harsh or strident noise, Instill (into a disclaim v. To disavow any claim to, connection
person) by constant repetition with, or responsibility to.
Dionysus - (Greek mythology) god of wine and discolor v. To stain.
fertility and drama; the Greek name of Bacchus discomfit v. To put to confusion.
Dip – a fall in something, go down momentarily discomfort n. The state of being positively
Dip - Immerse briefly into a liquid so as to wet, uncomfortable.
coat, or saturate, Go down momentarily, A thief Disconcert – cause to feel embarrassed, Cause
who steals from the pockets or purses of others to lose one's composure
in public places Disconcerting - Causing an
diphthong n. The sound produced by combining emotional disturbance
two vowels in to a single syllable or running disconnect v. To undo or dissolve the
together the sounds. connection or association of.
diplomacy n. Tact, shrewdness, or skill in disconsolate adj. Grief-stricken.
conducting any kind of negotiations or in social discontinuance n. Interruption or intermission.
matters. discord n. Absence of harmoniousness.
discountenance v. To look upon with disfavor. disparage v. To regard or speak of slightingly.
discover v. To get first sight or knowledge of, as disparity n. Inequality.
something previously unknown or unperceived. Dispatch – send away, kill, murder, dispose of
discredit v. To injure the reputation of. something, carry out or fulfill
discreet adj. Judicious, Prudent, Sensible. Dispatch - The property of being prompt and
discrepant adj. Opposite. efficient, speed in action, Haste
discriminate v. To draw a distinction. Dispatcher - The official who signals the
discursive adj. Passing from one subject to beginning of a race or competition
another. dispel v. To drive away by or as by scattering in
discussion n. Debate. different directions.
Disembark – come/go ashore, get off dispensation n. That which is bestowed on or
disenfranchise v. To deprive of any right appointed to one from a higher power.
privilege or power Dispense – distribute, Give or provide in small
disengage v. To become detached. portions
disfavor n. Disregard. displace v. To put out of the proper or
disfigure v. To impair or injure the beauty, accustomed place.
symmetry, or appearance of. Disposal - A method of tending to or managing
dishabille n. Undress or negligent attire. the affairs of some group of people (especially
dishonest adj. Untrustworthy. the group's business affairs)
Disillusion - Cause someone to understand that Disposal - The power to use something or
something they previously believed is false or someone
overly optimistic, To disappoint. Dispose of - Deal with or settle
Disillusioned - Having lost one's previous false dispossess v. To deprive of actual occupancy,
hopes or beliefs, disappointed especially of real estate. 29
disinfect v. To remove or destroy the poison of disputation n. Verbal controversy.
infectious or contagious diseases. disqualify v. To debar.
disinfectant n. A substance used to destroy the disquiet v. To deprive of peace or tranquility.
germs of infectious diseases. disregard v. To take no notice of.
Disingenuous - Not straightforward or candid, disreputable adj. Dishonorable or disgraceful.
giving a false appearance of frankness disrepute n. A bad name or character.
disinherit v. To deprive of an inheritance. disrobe v. To unclothe.
disinterested adj. Impartial. disrupt v. To burst or break asunder.
disjunctive adj. Helping or serving to disconnect Diss – insult
or separate. dissatisfy v. To displease.
dislocate v. To put out of proper place or order. dissect v. To cut apart or to pieces.
Dismay – Consternation, Lower someone's dissection n. The act or operation of cutting in
spirits, The feeling of despair in the face of pieces, specifically of a plant or an animal.
obstacles dissemble v. To hide by pretending something
dismissal n. Displacement by authority from an different.
office or an employment. Dissemble - disguise; pretend
dismount v. To throw down, push off, or disseminate v. To sow or scatter abroad, as
otherwise remove from a horse or the like. seed is sown.
disobedience n. Neglect or refusal to comply dissension n. Angry or violent difference of
with an authoritative injunction. opinion.
disobedient adj. Neglecting or refusing to obey. dissent n. Disagreement.
disown v. To refuse to acknowledge as one's dissentient n. One who disagrees.
own or as connected with oneself. dissentious adj. Contentious.
Dissertation – Thesis, A lengthy lecture on a disunion n. Separation of relations or interests.
subject diurnal adj. Daily.
dissertation n. Thesis. disyllable n. A word of two syllables.
disservice n. An ill turn. divagation n. Digression.
dissever v. To divide. divergent adj. Tending in different directions.
dissimilar adj. Different. diverse adj. Capable of various forms.
Dissimulation – act of deceiving diversion n. Pastime.
dissipate v. To disperse or disappear. diversity n. Dissimilitude.
dissipation n. The state of being dispersed or divert v. To turn from the accustomed course or
scattered. a line of action already established.
Dissolute - Unrestrained by convention or divertible adj. Able to be turned from the
morality accustomed course or a line of action already
dissolute adj. Bad-mannered. established.
dissolution n. A breaking up of a union of Divest – take away possession, title, award,
persons. honor, power, function/// Remove (someone's or
dissolve v. To liquefy or soften, as by heat or one's own) clothes
moisture. divination n. The pretended forecast of future
dissonance n. Conflict. events or discovery of what is lost or hidden.
dissonant adj. Harsh or disagreeable in sound. divinity n. The quality or character of being
dissuade v. To change the purpose or alter the godlike.
plans of by persuasion, counsel, or pleading. divisible adj. Capable of being separated into
dissuasion n. The act of changing the purpose parts.
of or altering the plans of through persuasion, or divisor n. That by which a number or quantity is
pleading. divided. 30
distemper n. A disease or malady. divulge v. To tell or make known, as something
distend v. To stretch out or expand in every previously private or secret.
direction. divulgence n. A divulging.
distensible adj. Capable of being stretched out docile adj. Easy to manage.
or expanded in every direction. docket n. The registry of judgments of a court.
distention n. Expansion. doe n. The female of the deer.
distill v. To extract or produce by vaporization Dog - Go after with the intent to catch, Follow
and condensation. closely
distillation n. Separation of the more volatile Dogged – stubbornly unyielding
parts of a substance from those less volatile. dogma n. A statement of religious faith or duty
distiller n. One occupied in the business of formulated by a body claiming authority.
distilling alcoholic liquors. dogmatic adj. Making statements without
distinction n. A note or designation of honor, argument or evidence.
officially recognizing superiority or success in dogmatize v. To make positive assertions
studies. without supporting them by argument or
distort v. To twist into an unnatural or irregular evidence.
form. Dole out - Give or provide in small portions
distrain v. To subject a person to distress. doleful adj. Melancholy.
distrainor n. One who subjects a person to dolesome adj. Melancholy.
distress. dolor n. Lamentation.
distraught adj. Bewildered. dolorous adj. Expressing or causing sorrow or
distrust n. Lack of confidence in the power, pain.
wisdom, or good intent of any person.
domain n. A sphere or field of action or interest. Drifter – vagabond, vagrant
domesticity n. Life in or fondness for one's Drivel - nonsense, talk nonsense
home and family. Drone - Someone who takes more time than
domicile n. The place where one lives. necessary; someone who lags behind, Make a
dominance n. Ascendancy. monotonous low dull sound, Talk in a
dominant adj. Conspicuously prominent. monotonous voice
dominate v. To influence controllingly. drought n. Dry weather, especially when so long
domination n. Control by the exercise of power continued as to cause vegetation to wither.
or constituted authority. drowsy adj. Heavy with sleepiness.
domineer v. To rule with insolence or Drub - Beat thoroughly and conclusively in a
unnecessary annoyance. competition or fight
donate v. To bestow as a gift, especially for a drudgery n. Hard and constant work in any
worthy cause. menial or dull occupation.
donator n. One who makes a donation or dubious adj. Doubtful.
present. duckling n. A young duck.
donee n. A person to whom a donation is made. ductile adj. Capable of being drawn out, as into
donor n. One who makes a donation or present. wire or a thread.
dormant adj. Being in a state of or resembling Duds – an informal term for clothing
sleep. duet n. A composition for two voices or
Dote - Be foolish or senile due to old age instruments.
Doting - Extravagantly or foolishly loving and dulcet - Extremely pleasant in a gentle way,
indulgent Pleasing to the ear
doublet n. One of a pair of like things. dun v. To make a demand or repeated demands
doubly adv. In twofold degree or extent. on for payment. 31
Downstream – away from the source duplex adj. Having two parts.
Downturn - A worsening of business or duplicity n. Double-dealing.
economic activity (Downswing, Downtrend) durance n. Confinement.
dowry n. The property which a wife brings to her duration n. The period of time during which
husband in marriage. anything lasts.
Doyen - A man who is the senior member of a duteous adj. Showing submission to natural
group superiors.
Doyenne - A woman who is the senior member dutiable adj. Subject to a duty, especially a
of a group customs duty.
drachma n. A modern and an ancient Greek dutiful adj. Obedient.
coin. dwindle v. To diminish or become less.
Draft - Draw up an outline or sketch for dyne n. The force which, applied to a mass of
something, Enlist in army one gram for 1 second, would give it a velocity of
dragnet n. A net to be drawn along the bottom of 1 cm/s.
the water.
dragoon n. In the British army, a cavalryman. E
drainage n. The means of draining collectively, earnest adj. Passionate in spirit and speech.
as a system of conduits, trenches, pipes, etc. earthenware n. Anything made of clay and
dramatist n. One who writes plays. baked in a kiln or dried in the sun.
dramatize v. To relate or represent in a dramatic eatable adj. Edible.
or theatrical manner. ebullient adj. Showing enthusiasm or
Draped – clothed, cloaked exhilaration of feeling.
drastic adj. Acting vigorously. eccentric adj. Peculiar.

eccentricity n. Idiosyncrasy. egoism n. The theory that places man's chief
eclipse n. The obstruction of a heavenly body by good in the completeness of self.
its entering into the shadow of another body. egoist n. One who advocates or practices
economize v. To spend sparingly. egoism.
ecstasy n. Rapturous excitement or exaltation. egotism n. Self-conceit.
ecstatic adj. Extensively fascinated. egotist n. One given to self-mention or who is
Ecumenical - Concerned with promoting unity constantly telling of his own views and
among churches or religions, Of worldwide experiences.
scope or applicability ( Universal ) egregious adj. Extreme.
edible adj. Suitable to be eaten. egress n. Any place of exit.
edict n. That which is uttered or proclaimed by eject v. To expel.
authority as a rule of action. Elan - Distinctive and stylish elegance,
edify v. To build up, or strengthen, especially in Enthusiastic and assured vigor and liveliness
morals or religion. elapse v. To quietly terminate: said of time.
editorial n. An article in a periodical written by elasticity n. That property of matter by which a
the editor and published as an official argument. body tends to return to a former shape after
educe v. To draw out. being changed.
Eery - Inspiring a feeling of fear; strange and Electorate – group of voters or a group of
frightening supporters ( constituency )
efface v. To obliterate. electrolysis n. The process of decomposing a
effect n. A consequence. chemical compound by the passage of an
effective adj. Fit for a destined purpose. electric current.
effectual adj. Efficient. electrotype n. A metallic copy of any surface, as
effeminacy n. Womanishness. a coin. 32
effeminate adj. Having womanish traits or elegy n. A lyric poem lamenting the dead.
qualities. element n. A component or essential part.
effervesce v. To bubble up. elicit v. To reduce or extract gradually or without
effervescent adj. Giving off bubbles of gas. violence.
effete adj. Exhausted, as having performed its eligible adj. Qualified for selection.
functions. eliminate v. To separate and cast aside.
efficacious adj. Effective. Elizabethan adj. Relating to Elizabeth, queen of
efficacy n. The power to produce an intended England, or to her era.
effect as shown in the production of it. elocution n. The art of correct intonation,
efficiency n. The state of possessing adequate inflection, and gesture in public speaking or
skill or knowledge for the performance of a duty. reading.
efficient adj. Having and exercising the power to eloquent adj. Having the ability to express
produce effects or results. emotion or feeling in lofty and impassioned
efflorescence n. The state of being flowery, or a speech.
flowery appearance. elucidate v. To bring out more clearly the facts
efflorescent adj. Opening in flower. concerning.
effluvium n. A noxious or ill-smelling exhalation elude v. To evade the search or pursuit of by
from decaying or putrefying matter. dexterity or artifice.
effrontery n. Unblushing boldness. elusion n. Evasion.
effulgence n. Splendor. emaciate v. To waste away in flesh.
effuse v. To pour forth. emanate v. To flow forth or proceed, as from
effusion n. an outpouring. some source.

emancipate v. To release from bondage. eminent adj. High in station, merit, or esteem.
embargo n. Authoritative stoppage of foreign emit v. To send or give out.
commerce or of any special trade. emphasis n. Any special impressiveness added
Emasculate - make (someone or something) to an utterance or act, or stress laid upon some
weaker or less effective. word.
Embark – venture, Go on board, Set out on emphasize v. To articulate or enunciate with
embark v. To make a beginning in some special impressiveness upon a word, or a group
occupation or scheme. of words.
embarrass v. To render flustered or agitated. emphatic adj. Spoken with any special
embellish v. To make beautiful or elegant by impressiveness laid upon an act, word, or set of
adding attractive or ornamental features. words.
embezzle v. To misappropriate secretly. employee n. One who works for wages or a
emblazon v. To set forth publicly or in glowing salary.
terms. employer n. One who uses or engages the
Embarrassment – excessive services of other persons for pay.
Ember- A hot fragment of wood or coal that is emporium n. A bazaar or shop.
left from a fire and is glowing or smoldering empower v. To delegate authority to.
Embezzle – Appropriate ( to set aside for a emulate v. To imitate with intent to equal or
particular use ) (as property entrusted to one's surpass.
care) fraudulently to one's own use enact v. To make into law, as by legislative act.
emblem n. A symbol. enamor v. To inspire with passionate love.
embody v. To express, formulate, or exemplify in encamp v. To pitch tents for a resting-place.
a concrete, compact or visible form. encomium n. A formal or discriminating
embolden v. To give courage to. expression of praise. 33
embolism n. An obstruction or plugging up of an Enclave - An enclosed territory that is culturally
artery or other blood-vessel. distinct from the foreign territory that surrounds it
Emboss - Mark, mold or decorate a surface with encompass v. To encircle.
a raised design or symbol encore n. The call for a repetition, as of some
Embroil - Force into some kind of situation, part of a play or performance.
condition, or course of action, involve in an encourage v. To inspire with courage, hope, or
activity strength of mind.
embroil v. To involve in conflict or trouble. encroach v. To invade partially or insidiously
emerge v. To come into view or into existence. and appropriate the possessions of another.
emergence n. A coming into view. encumber v. To delay with obstacles.
Embroiled - Deeply involved especially in Encumbrance - An onerous or difficult concern,
something complicated Burden, A charge against property, Any
emergent adj. Coming into view. obstruction that impedes or is burdensome
emeritus adj. Retired from active service but encyclical adj. Intended for general circulation.
retained to an honorary position. encyclopedia n. A work containing information
emigrant n. One who moves from one place to on subjects, or exhaustive of one subject.
settle in another. endanger v. To expose to peril.
emigrate v. To go from one country, state, or endear v. To cause to be loved.
region for the purpose of settling or residing in endemic adj. Peculiar to some specified country
another. or people.
eminence n. An elevated position with respect to endue v. To endow with some quality, gift, or
rank, place, character, condition, etc. grace, usually spiritual.
endurable adj. Tolerable.
endurance n. The ability to suffer pain, distress, entrails n. pl. The internal parts of an animal.
hardship, or stress of any kind without entreaty n. An earnest request.
succumbing. entree n. The act of entering.
Endure - Persist for a specified period of time entrench v. To fortify or protect, as with a trench
energetic adj. Working vigorously. or ditch and wall.
enervate v. To render ineffective or inoperative. entwine v. To interweave.
enfeeble v. To enervate. enumerate v. To name one by one.
Enfilade – a volley of gunfire Envisage – conceive of, imagine
enfranchise v. To endow with a privilege, epic n. A poem celebrating in formal verse the
especially with the right to vote. mythical achievements of great personages,
engender v. To produce. heroes, etc.
engrave v. To cut or carve in or upon some epicure n. One who cultivates a delicate taste for
surface. eating and drinking.
engross v. To occupy completely. Epicurean adj. Indulging, ministering, or
enhance v. To intensify. pertaining to daintiness of appetite.
enigma n. A riddle. epicycle n. A circle that rolls upon the external or
enjoin v. To command. internal circumference of another circle.
enkindle v. To set on fire. epicycloid n. A curve traced by a point on the
enlighten v. To cause to see clearly. circumference of a circle which rolls upon
enlist v. To enter voluntarily the military service another circle.
by formal enrollment. epidemic n. Wide-spread occurrence of a
Enliven - Heighten or intensify, make lively disease in a certain region.
enmity n. Hatred. epidermis n. The outer skin.
ennoble v. To dignify. epigram n. A pithy phrasing of a shrewd 34
enormity n. Immensity. observation.
enormous adj. Gigantic. epilogue n. The close of a narrative or dramatic
enrage v. To infuriate. poem.
enrapture v. To delight extravagantly or epiphany n. Any appearance or bodily
intensely. manifestation of a deity.
Ensemble - A coordinated outfit (set of clothing), episode n. An incident or story in a literary work,
A group of musicians, (art) an assemblage of separable from yet growing out of it.
parts or details (as in a work of art) considered epitaph n. An inscription on a tomb or monument
as forming a whole in honor or in memory of the dead.
enshrine v. To keep sacred. epithet n. Word used adjectivally to describe
ensnare v. To entrap. some quality or attribute of is objects, as in
entail v. To involve; necessitate. epitome n. A simplified representation.
entangle v. To involve in difficulties, confusion, epizootic adj. Prevailing among animals.
or complications. epoch n. A interval of time, memorable for
enthrall v. To bring or hold under any extraordinary events.
overmastering influence. epode n. A species of lyric poems.
enthrone v. To invest with sovereign power. equalize v. To render uniform.
enthuse v. To yield to or display intense and equanimity n. Evenness of mind or temper.
rapturous feeling. equestrian adj. Pertaining to horses or
enthusiastic adj. Full of zeal and fervor. horsemanship.
entirety n. A complete thing. equilibrium n. A state of balance.
entomology n. The branch of zoology that treats equitable adj. Characterized by fairness.
of insects. equity n. Fairness or impartiality.
equivalent adj. Equal in value, force, meaning, evangelist n. A preacher who goes from place to
or the like. place holding services.
equivocal adj. Ambiguous. evasion n. Escape.
equivocate v. To use words of double meaning. eventual adj. Ultimate.
eradicate v. To destroy thoroughly. evert v. To turn inside out.
Eremitic - Characterized by ascetic solitude Evict - Expel or eject without recourse to legal
errant adj. Roving or wandering, as in search of process
adventure or opportunity for gallant deeds. evidential adj. Indicative.
erratic adj. Irregular. evince v. To make manifest or evident.
erroneous adj. Incorrect. evoke v. To call or summon forth.
Ersatz - Artificial and inferior, An artificial or evolution n. Development or growth.
inferior substitute or imitation evolve v. To unfold or expand.
Erstwhile – belonging to some prior time exacerbate v. To make more sharp, severe, or
erudite adj. Very-learned. virulent.
erudition n. Extensive knowledge of literature, exaggerate v. To overstate.
history, language, etc. exasperate v. To excite great anger in.
eschew v. To keep clear of. excavate v. To remove by digging or scooping
espy v. To keep close watch. out.
esquire n. A title of dignity, office, or courtesy. exceed v. To go beyond, as in measure, quality,
essence n. That which makes a thing to be what value, action, power, skill, etc.
it is. excel v. To be superior or distinguished.
esthetic adj. Pertaining to beauty, taste, or the excellence n. Possession of eminently or
fine arts. unusually good qualities.
estimable adj. Worthy of respect. excellency n. A title of honor bestowed upon 35
estrange v. To alienate. various high officials.
estuary n. A wide lower part of a tidal river. excellent adj. Possessing distinguished merit.
et cetera Latin. And so forth. Excerpt - A passage selected from a larger work
Ethos - the distinctive spirit of a culture or an era excess n. That which passes the ordinary,
(attribute) proper, or required limit, measure, or experience.
eugenic adj. Relating to the development and excitable adj. Nervously high-strung.
improvement of race. excitation n. Intensified emotion or action.
eulogize v. To speak or write a laudation of a exclamation n. An abrupt or emphatic
person's life or character. expression of thought or of feeling.
eulogy n. A spoken or written laudation of a Exclaim – Utter aloud; often with surprise,
person's life or character. horror, or joy, ////State or announce
euphemism n. A figure of speech by which a exclude v. To shut out purposely or forcibly.
phrase less offensive is substituted. exclusion n. Non-admission.
euphonious adj. Characterized by Excogitate - Come up with (an idea, plan,
agreeableness of sound. explanation, theory, or principle) after a mental
euphony n. Agreeableness of sound. effort, Muse/Ponder/Cogitate
eureka Greek. I have found it. Excoriate – decry, condemn, ear or wear off the
evade v. To avoid by artifice. skin or make sore by abrading
evanesce v. To vanish gradually. excrescence n. Any unnatural addition,
evanescent adj. Fleeting. outgrowth, or development.
evangelical adj. Seeking the conversion of excretion n. The getting rid of waste matter.
sinners. excruciate v. To inflict severe pain or agony
upon.
excruciate - Torment emotionally or mentally, expect v. To look forward to as certain or
Subject to torture probable.
excursion n. A journey. expectancy n. The act or state of looking
excusable adj. Justifiable. forward to as certain or probable.
execrable adj. Abominable. expectorate v. To cough up and spit forth.
execration n. An accursed thing. expediency n. Fitness to meet the requirements
executor n. A person nominated by the will of of a particular case.
another to execute the will. Expedient – Serving as an immediate
exegesis n. Biblical exposition or interpretation. advantage, A means to an end; not necessarily a
exemplar n. A model, pattern, or original to be principled or ethical one, Appropriate to a
copied or imitated. purpose; practical
exemplary adj. Fitted to serve as a model or expedient adj. Contributing to personal
example worthy of imitation. advantage.
exemplify v. To show by example. expedite v. To hasten the movement or progress
exempt adj. Free, clear, or released, as from of.
some liability, or restriction affecting others. expeditious adj. Speedy.
exert v. To make an effort. expend v. To spend.
exhale v. To breathe forth. expense n. The laying out or expending or
exhaust v. To empty by draining off the contents. money or other resources, as time or strength.
exhaustible adj. Causing or tending to cause expiate v. To make satisfaction or amends for.
exhaustion. explicate v. To clear from involvement.
exhaustion n. Deprivation of strength or energy. Experiential - Derived from experience or the
exhaustive adj. Thorough and complete in experience of existence, Relating to or resulting
execution. from experience 36
exhilarate v. To fill with high or cheerful spirits. explicit adj. Definite.
exhume v. To dig out of the earth (what has explode v. To cause to burst in pieces by force
been buried). from within.
exigency n. A critical period or condition. explosion n. A sudden and violent outbreak.
exigent adj. Urgent. explosive adj. Pertaining to a sudden and
existence n. Possession or continuance of violent outbreak.
being. exposition n. Formal presentation.
exit n. A way or passage out. expository adj. Pertaining to a formal
exodus n. A going forth or departure from a presentation.
place or country, especially of many people. expostulate v. To discuss.
exonerate v. To relieve or vindicate from exposure n. An open situation or position in
accusation, imputation, or blame. relation to the sun, elements, or points of the
exorbitance n. Extravagance or enormity. compass.
exorbitant adj. Going beyond usual and proper expressive adj. Full of meaning.
limits. expulsion n. Forcible ejection.
exorcise v. To cast or drive out by religious or extant adj. Still existing and known.
magical means. extemporaneous adj. Done or made without
exotic adj. Foreign. much or any preparation.
expand v. To increase in range or scope. extempore adv. Without studied or special
expanse n. A continuous area or stretch. preparation.
expansion n. Increase of amount, size, scope, Extemporize – improvise, Perform without
or the like. preparation
expatriate v. To drive from one's own country.
extensible adj. Capable of being thrust out. fabricate v. To invent fancifully or falsely.
extension n. A reaching or stretching out, as in fabulous adj. Incredible.
space, time or scope. facet n. One of the small triangular plane
extensive adj. Extended widely in space, time, surfaces of a diamond or other gem.
or scope. facetious adj. Amusing.
extensor n. A muscle that causes extension. facial adj. Pertaining to the face.
extenuate v. To diminish the gravity or facile adj. Not difficult to do.
importance of. facilitate v. To make more easy.
exterior n. That which is outside. facility n. Ease.
external n. Anything relating or belonging to the facsimile n. An exact copy or reproduction.
outside. faction n. A number of persons combined for a
extinct adj. Being no longer in existence. common purpose.
extinguish v. To render extinct. Factious - characterized by internal dissension
Extirpate - Destroy completely, as if down to the factious adj. Turbulent.
roots, (surgery) surgically remove (an organ), Factotum - A servant employed to do a variety
Pull up by or as if by the roots ( Stub ) of jobs
extol v. To praise in the highest terms. faculty - One of the inherent cognitive or
extort v. To obtain by violence, threats, perceptual powers of the mind
compulsion, or the subjection of another to some Fad - An interest followed with exaggerated zeal
necessity. Fait accompli – a thing accomplished and
extortion n. The practice of obtaining by presumably irreversible
violence or compulsion. fallacious adj. Illogical.
Extortionate - Greatly exceeding bounds of fallacy n. Any unsound or delusive mode of
reason or moderation, Overly expensive reasoning, or anything based on such reasoning. 37
extradite v. To surrender the custody of. fallible adj. Capable of erring.
extradition n. The surrender by a government of Fallout - Any adverse and unwanted secondary
a person accused of crime to the justice of effect, The radioactive particles that settle to the
another government. ground after a nuclear explosion
extrajudicial adj. Happening out of court. fallow n. Land broken up and left to become
extraneous adj. Having no essential relation to a mellow or to rest.
subject. Falter – be unsure and weak, Walk unsteadily,
extraordinary adj. Unusual. Speak haltingly, The act of pausing uncertainly
extravagance n. Undue expenditure of money. famish v. To suffer extremity of hunger or thirst.
extravagant adj. Needlessly free or lavish in fanatic n. A religious zealot.
expenditure. Fanatic - Marked by excessive enthusiasm for
extremist n. One who supports extreme and intense devotion to a cause or idea
measures or holds extreme views. fancier n. One having a taste for or interest in
extremity n. The utmost point, side, or border, or special objects.
that farthest removed from a mean position. fanciless adj. Unimaginative.
extricate v. Disentangle. Fandom - The fans of a sport or famous person
extrude v. To drive out or away. Farce – Travesty ( A satirical imitation )
exuberance n. Rich supply. Fare – To Proceed, An agenda of things to do
exuberant adj. Marked by great plentifulness. fastidious adj. Hard to please.
Exude - Release (a liquid) in drops or small Fatalism - A submissive mental attitude resulting
quantities, Make apparent by one's mood or from acceptance of the doctrine that everything
behavior that happens is predetermined and inevitable
F fathom n. A measure of length, 6 feet.
Fatuous - Showing a lack of intelligence or feudalism n. The feudal system.
thought; stupid and silly fez n. A brimless felt cap in the shape of a
fatuous adj. Idiotic truncated cone, usually red with a black tassel.
faulty adj. Imperfect. fiasco n. A complete or humiliating failure.
faun n. One of a class of deities of the woods fickle adj. Unduly changeable in feeling,
and herds represented as half human, with goats judgment, or purpose.
feet. fictitious adj. Created or formed by the
Faux – fake imagination.
Faux naïf - a person who pretends to be Fiddle - Intentional deception resulting in injury
ingenuous. to another person, Avoid (one's assigned duties),
fawn n. A young deer. Try to fix or mend, Play around with or alter or
Fealty - The loyalty that citizens owe to their falsify, usually secretively or dishonestly, Commit
country (or subjects to their sovereign) fraud and steal from one's employer
feasible adj. That may be done, performed, or fidelity n. Loyalty.
effected; practicable. fiducial adj. Indicative of faith or trust.
Febrile - related to fever fief n. A landed estate held under feudal tenure.
federate v. To league together. filibuster n. One who attempts to obstruct
Feeble – weak or lacking strength and vigor legislation.
feint n. Any sham, pretense, or deceptive fiend - A cruel wicked and inhuman person
movement. Finagle - Achieve something by means of
felicitate v. To wish joy or happiness to, trickery or devious methods
especially in view of a coming event. finale n. Concluding performance.
felicity n. A state of well-founded happiness. finality n. The state or quality of being final or
felon n. A criminal or depraved person. complete. 38
felonious adj. Showing criminal or evil purpose. finally adv. At last.
felony n. One of the highest class of offenses, financial adj. Monetary.
and punishable with death or imprisonment. financier n. One skilled in or occupied with
feminine adj. Characteristic of woman or financial affairs or operations.
womankind. finery n. That which is used to decorate the
fernery n. A place in which ferns are grown. person or dress.
ferocious adj. Of a wild, fierce, and savage finesse n. Subtle contrivance used to gain a
nature. point.
ferocity n. Savageness. Finicky - Exacting especially about details,
Ferret out - search and discover through particular ( fussy , picky )
persistent investigation finite adj. Limited.
fervent adj. Ardent in feeling. fiscal adj. Pertaining to the treasury or public
fervid adj. Intense. finances of a government.
fervor n. Ardor or intensity of feeling. fishmonger n. One who sells fish.
festal adj. Joyous. fissure - A long narrow depression in a surface
festive adj. Merry. fissure n. A crack or crack-like depression.
fete n. A festival or feast. fitful adj. Spasmodic.
Fetid - Offensively malodorous fixture n. One who or that which is expected to
Fetish - A charm superstitiously believed to remain permanently in its position.
embody magical powers Flaccid – soft, Out of condition; not strong or
fetus n. The young in the womb or in the egg. robust; incapable of exertion or endurance
feudal adj. Pertaining to the relation of lord and flag-officer n. The captain of a flag-ship.
vassal. flagrant adj. Openly scandalous.
flamboyant adj. Characterized by extravagance Flutter - (of a bird or other winged creature) fly
and in general by want of good taste. unsteadily or hover by flapping the wings quickly
Flashy - Tastelessly showy, marked by and lightly, move with a light irregular or
conspicuous display trembling motion,
flatulence n. Accumulation of gas in the stomach flux n. A state of constant movement, change, or
and bowels. renewal.
Flay - Strip the skin off, criticize severely and foggy adj. Obscure.
brutally foible n. A personal weakness or failing.
flection n. The act of bending. foist v. To palm off.
fledgling n. A young bird. foliage n. Any growth of leaves.
Fleet – move along rapidly and hurriedly ( Dart ) folio n. A sheet of paper folded once, or of a size
Fleeting - Lasting for a markedly brief time adapted to folding once.
flexible adj. Pliable. folklore n. The traditions, beliefs, and customs of
Flier - An advertisement (usually printed on a the common people.
page or in a leaflet) intended for wide distribution Follow-through - Carrying some project or
Flight - A stairway (set of steps) between one intention to full completion, Pursue to a
floor or landing and the next conclusion or bring to a successful issue
Flimsy - Lacking solidity or strength, Fragile, Not fondle v. To handle tenderly and lovingly.
Convincing foolery n. Folly.
Flinch - Draw back, as with fear or pain, A Foothold - An area in hostile territory that has
reflex response to sudden pain been captured and is held awaiting further troops
Fling - A short sexual relationship and supplies, A place providing support for the
Fling – throw away foot in standing or climbing, An initial
flippant adj. Having a light, pert, trifling accomplishment that opens the way for further 39
disposition. developments
Flock - Move as a crowd or in a group, An foot-note n. A note of explanation or comment at
orderly crowd, a large number, amount or extent the foot of a page or column.
Floe - A flat mass of ice (smaller than an foppery n. Dandyism.
ice field) floating at sea foppish adj. Characteristic of one who is unduly
flora n. The aggregate of plants growing without devoted to dress and the niceties of manners.
cultivation in a district. forbearance n. Patient endurance or toleration
floral adj. Pertaining to flowers. of offenses.
florid adj. Flushed with red. forby adv. Besides.
florist n. A dealer in flowers. forcible adj. Violent.
Flounder - Walk with great difficulty (stagger), forebode v. To be an omen or warning sign of,
Behave awkwardly; have difficulties especially of evil.
fluctuate v. To pass backward and forward forecast v. To predict.
irregularly from one state or degree to another. forecastle n. That part of the upper deck of a
fluctuation n. Frequent irregular change back ship forward of the after fore-shrouds.
and forth from one state or degree to another. foreclose v. To bar by judicial proceedings the
flue n. A smoke-duct in a chimney. equitable right of a mortgagor to redeem
fluent adj. Having a ready or easy flow of words property.
or ideas. forecourt n. A court opening directly from the
fluential adj. Pertaining to streams. street.
Fluke – good fortune, A stroke of luck, forefather n. An ancestor.
coincidence Forego - Be earlier in time, Relinquish, To deny
oneself the pleasure or profit of.
foreground n. That part of a landscape or Fortitude - Strength of mind that enables one to
picture situated or represented as nearest the endure adversity with courage
spectator. Foul play - Unfair or dishonest behavior
forehead n. The upper part of the face, between (especially involving violence)
the eyes and the hair. foursome adj. Consisting of four.
foreign adj. Belonging to, situated in, or derived Foyer - A large entrance, reception room, or
from another country. waiting area
foreigner n. A citizen of a foreign country. fracking - The use of pressurized fluid to fracture
foreknowledge n. Prescience. a rock layer, esp. for subsequent extraction of oil
forejudge v. To judge of before hearing and gas
evidence. Fractious - Stubbornly resistant to authority or
foreman n. The head man. control, Easily irritated or annoyed
foreordain v. To predetermine. fracture n. A break.
foreordination n. Predestination. fragile adj. Easily broken.
forepeak n. The extreme forward part of a ship's frailty n. Liability to be broken or destroyed.
hold, under the lowest deck. fragile adj. Capable of being broken.
forerun v. To go before as introducing or frankincense n. A gum or resin which on
ushering in. burning yields aromatic fumes.
foresail n. A square sail. frantic adj. Frenzied.
foresee v. To discern beforehand. fraternal adj. Brotherly.
foreshore n. That part of a shore uncovered at fraudulence n. Deceitfulness.
low tide. fraudulent adj. Counterfeit.
foresight n. Provision against harm or need. Fraught - Marked by distress
foretell v. To predict. Fray – a noisy fight 40
forethought n. Premeditation. Fume - Be mad, angry, or furious
forfeit v. To lose possession of through failure to fumigate v. To subject to the action of smoke or
fulfill some obligation. fumes, especially for disinfection.
forfend v. To ward off. Functionary – official, A worker who holds or is
forgery n. Counterfeiting. invested with an office
forgo v. To deny oneself. fundamental adj. Basal.
Fork - The act of branching out or dividing into fungible adj. That may be measured, counted,
branches or weighed.
formation n. Relative disposition of parts. fungous adj. Spongy.
formidable adj. Difficult to accomplish. fungus n. A plant destitute of chlorophyll, as a
formidable - Arousing fear, dread, or alarm mushroom.
formula n. Fixed rule or set form. Funk - A state of nervous depression;;
forswear v. To renounce upon oath. Draw back, as with fear or pain
forte n. A strong point. furbish v. To restore brightness or beauty to.
forth adv. Into notice or view. furlong n. A measure, one-eighth of a mile.
Forthcoming - Readily reacting or replying to Furl - Form into a cylinder by rolling
people or events or stimuli; showing emotion, Furlough - Dismiss, usually for economic
Available when required or as promised, Of the reasons, Grant a leave to
relatively near future, Sociable and at ease furrier n. A dealer in or maker of fur goods.
talking to others; expressive and lively further adj. More distant or advanced.
forthright adv. With directness. furtherance n. Advancement.
fortify v. To provide with defensive works. Furor - A sudden outburst (as of protest), An
fortitude n. Patient courage. interest followed with exaggerated zeal
furtive - Secret and sly Garland - Flower arrangement consisting of a
furtive adj. Stealthy or sly, like the actions of a circular band of foliage or flowers for ornamental
thief. purposes, Adorn with bands of flowers or leaves
fuse v. To unite or blend as by melting together. Garnish - Something (such as parsley) added to
fusible adj. Capable of being melted by heat. a dish for flavor or decoration, Any decoration
Fusillade – volley added as a trimming or adornment, Decorate
Fuss - Worry unnecessarily or excessively, A (food)
quarrel about petty points, An angry disturbance garrison n. The military force stationed in a fort,
futile adj. Of no avail or effect. town, or other place for its defense.
futurist n. A person of expectant temperament. garrote v. To execute by strangling.
garrulous adj. Given to constant trivial talking.
G gaseous adj. Light and unsubstantial.
Gadfly - A persistently annoying person, a Gasket - Seal consisting of a ring for packing
nuisance pistons or sealing a pipe joint
gag – joke, Restraint put into a person's mouth gastric adj. Of, pertaining to, or near the
to prevent speaking or shouting, stomach.
gaiety n. Festivity. gastritis n. Inflammation of the stomach.
gaily adv. Merrily. gastronomy n. The art of preparing and serving
Gainsay – to protest appetizing food.
gait n. Carriage of the body in going. Gaudy - Tastelessly showy , high-pitched
Gall – irritate or vex gauge n. An instrument for measuring.
gallant adj. Possessing a brave or chivalrous gaunt - grim or desolate in appearance
spirit. Gauntlet - To offer or accept a challenge, A
Gallows - An instrument of execution consisting
of a wooden frame from which a condemned
glove with long sleeve, A glove of armored 41
leather; protects the hand
person is executed by hanging Gawk – look stupidly, A stupid person
galore adj. Abundant. gay – bright and pleasant
galvanic adj. Pertaining or relating to electricity gendarme n. In continental Europe, particularly
produced by chemical action. in France, a uniformed and armed police officer.
galvanism n. Current electricity, especially that genealogy n. A list, in the order of succession,
arising from chemical action. of ancestors and their descendants.
galvanize v. To imbue with life or animation. genealogist n. A tracer of pedigrees.
gamble v. To risk money or other possession on generality n. The principal portion.
an event, chance, or contingency. generalize v. To draw general inferences.
gambol n. Playful leaping or frisking. generally adv. Ordinarily.
gamester n. A gambler. generate v. To produce or cause to be.
gamut n. The whole range or sequence. generic adj. Noting a genus or kind; opposed to
garnish v. In cookery, to surround with additions specific.
for embellishment. generosity n. A disposition to give liberally or to
Gantry - A framework of steel bars raised on bestow favors heartily.
side supports to bridge over or around genesis n. Creation.
something; can display railway signals above geniality n. Warmth and kindliness of
several tracks or can support a traveling crane disposition.
etc. genital adj. Of or pertaining to the animal
Garish - Tastelessly showy reproductive organs.
genitive adj. Indicating source, origin,
possession, or the like.
genteel adj. Well-bred or refined. Goad – to prod, Give heart or courage to, A
gentile adj. Belonging to a people not Jewish. pointed instrument that is used to prod into a
geology n. The department of natural science state of motion
that treats of the constitution and structure of the Goading - Anything that inspires, motivates or
earth. drives you to do something
germane adj. Relevant. Goo - Any thick, viscous matter
germinate v. To begin to develop into an embryo Goof – a blunder or mistake
or higher form. Gordian knot n. Any difficulty the only issue out
Gestate - Have the idea for, Be pregnant with of which is by bold or unusual manners.
gestation n. Pregnancy. gourmand n. A connoisseur in the delicacies of
gesticulate v. To make gestures or motions, as the table.
in speaking, or in place of speech. Gorge - A narrow pass (especially one between
gesture n. A movement or action of the hands or mountains), Overeat or eat immodestly; make a
face, expressive of some idea or emotion. pig of oneself
ghastly adj. Hideous. Gory - Covered with blood
geyser - a spring gosling n. A young goose.
Gibe – jibe ( an aggressive remark ), Be Gospel – the teaching or revelation of Christ
compatible, similar or consistent; coincide in their gossamer adj. Flimsy.
characteristics Gouge - Force with the thumb, Obtain by
gibe v. To utter taunts or reproaches. coercion or intimidation, An impression in a
giddy adj. Affected with a whirling or swimming surface (as made by a blow)
sensation in the head. Gouge - Obtain by coercion or intimidation,
gigantic adj. Tremendous. Make a groove in, Force with the thumb
Giggle – laugh nervously gourd n. A melon, pumpkin, squash, or some 42
Girth - The measurement around the middle of similar fruit having a hard rind.
something, esp. a person's waist. Gourmet – epicure
giver n. One who gives, in any sense. graceless adj. Ungracious.
glacial adj. Icy, or icily cold. gradation n. A step, degree, rank, or relative
glacier n. A field or stream of ice. position in an order or series.
gladden v. To make joyous. gradient adj. Moving or advancing by steps.
Glance – hit at an angle granary n. A storehouse for grain after it is
glazier n. One who cuts and fits panes of glass, thrashed or husked.
as for windows. grandeur n. The quality of being grand or
Glean - Gather, as of natural products admirably great.
Glee -Great merriment (1st one up), Malicious grandiloquent adj. Speaking in or characterized
satisfaction by a pompous or bombastic style.
glimmer n. A faint, wavering, unsteady light. grandiose adj. Having an imposing style or
glimpse n. A momentary look. effect.
globose adj. Spherical. Grandstand - perform ostentatiously in order to
globular adj. Spherical. impress the audience and with an eye to the
glorious adj. Of excellence and splendor. applause
Glut – surplus, overabundance, Overeat or eat grantee n. The person to whom property is
immodestly transferred by deed.
glutinous adj. Sticky. grantor n. The maker of a deed.
gluttonous adj. Given to excess in eating. granular adj. Composed of small grains or
gnash v. To grind or strike the teeth together, as particles.
from rage.
granulate v. To form into grains or small Grope - Fondle for sexual pleasure, Search
particles. blindly or uncertainly
granule n. A small grain or particle. grotesque adj. Incongruously composed or ill-
Grapple - Deal with reasonably well despite proportioned.
some difficulty; come to terms with grotto n. A small cavern.
Grappling - The act of engaging in close hand- ground n. A pavement or floor or any supporting
to-hand combat surface on which one may walk.
Grasp - Hold firmly (clasp ), Understanding of Grovel - Show submission or fear
the nature, meaning, quality or magnitude of Grueling – arduous, Characterized by effort
something, to the point of exhaustion; especially physical
Grate - A frame of iron bars, scratch repeatedly effort
(scrape ), make resentful or angry Grumble - Show one's unhappiness or critical
gratification n. Satisfaction. attitude, A loud low dull continuous noise
gratify v. To please, as by satisfying a physical Grumpy - Annoyed and irritable, bad tempered
or mental desire or need. Grungy - thickly covered with ingrained dirt or
Gratuitous - Costing nothing, unprovoked, soot
unjustified, saying of something bad guess n. Surmise.
gratuitous adj. Voluntarily. Guesswork - An estimate based on little or no
gratuity n. That which is given without demand information
or claim. Tip. guile n. Duplicity.
Gravel - Rock fragments and pebbles guileless adj. Frank.
Gravitate - Move toward, Be attracted to guinea n. An English monetary unit.
gravity n. Seriousness. guise n. The external appearance as produced
Gray - Intermediate in character or position by garb or costume. 43
Graze- Feed as in a meadow or pasture, Scrape Gulag - A Russian prison camp for
gently, A superficial abrasion political prisoners
gregarious adj. Not habitually solitary or living gullible adj. Credulous.
alone. gumption n. Common sense.
grenadier n. A member of a regiment composed Gusto - Vigorous and enthusiastic enjoyment
of men of great stature. gusto n. Keen enjoyment.
grief n. Sorrow. guy n. Stay-rope.
grievance n. That which oppresses, injures, or guzzle v. To swallow greedily or hastily; gulp.
causes grief and at the same time a sense of gynecocracy n. Female supremacy.
wrong. gynecology n. The science that treats of the
grievous adj. Creating affliction. functions and diseases peculiar to women.
grimace n. A distortion of the features, gyrate v. To revolve.
occasioned by some feeling of pain, disgust, etc. gyroscope n. An instrument for illustrating the
grindstone n. A flat circular stone, used for laws of rotation.
sharpening tools.
Grin - To draw back the lips and reveal the teeth, H
in a smile, grimace, or snarl habitable adj. Fit to be dwelt in.
Grisly – gruesome, ghastly. Fear-inspiring. habitant n. Dweller.
Grit - Fortitude and determination habitual adj. According to usual practice.
Gritty - Starkly realistic, Willing to face danger habitude n. Customary relation or association.
Grizzle - Be in a huff; be silent or sullen, hackney v. To make stale or trite by repetition.
Complain whiningly haggard adj. Worn and gaunt in appearance.
Groggy – stunned, confused
Hack - Cut away, Be able to manage or manage heinous adj. Odiously sinful.
successfully Hemorrhage - Lose blood from one's body, The
halcyon adj. Calm. flow of blood from a ruptured blood vessel
Hale - Exhibiting or restored to vigorous hemorrhoids n. pl. Tumors composed of
good health enlarged and thickened blood-vessels, at the
hale adj. Of sound and vigorous health. lower end of the rectum.
handwriting n. Penmanship. henchman n. A servile assistant and
Halfhearted - Feeling or showing little interest or subordinate.
enthusiasm henpeck v. To worry or harass by ill temper and
Hallow - Render holy by means of religious rites petty annoyances.
Hand-out - something given free to a needy heptagon n. A figure having seven sides and
person or organization seven angles.
hanger-on n. A parasite. heptarchy n. A group of seven governments.
Happenstance – coincidence herbaceous adj. Having the character of a herb.
happy-go-lucky adj. Improvident. herbarium n. A collection of dried plants
Harangue - A loud bombastic declamation scientifically arranged for study.
expressed with strong emotion, address Herald – a Proclaimer or Announcer,
forcefully Foreshadow or presage, Greet enthusiastically
harass v. To trouble with importunities, cares, or or joyfully, Praise vociferously
annoyances. herbivorous adj. Feeding on herbs or other
harbinger n. One who or that which foreruns and vegetable matter, as animals.
announces the coming of any person or thing. hereditary adj. Passing naturally from parent to
hard-hearted adj. Lacking pity or sympathy. child.
hardihood n. Foolish daring. heredity n. Transmission of physical or mental 44
harmonious adj. Concordant in sound. qualities, diseases, etc., from parent to offspring.
Harrowing – excruciating heresy n. An opinion or doctrine subversive of
Hassle - An angry disturbance or fighting, Annoy settled beliefs or accepted principles.
continually or chronically heretic n. One who holds opinions contrary to
Haven - A shelter serving as a place of safety or the recognized standards or tenets of any
sanctuary philosophy.
havoc n. Devastation. heritage n. Birthright.
hawthorn n. A thorny shrub much used in Hermeneutic - Interpretive or explanatory
England for hedges. hernia n. Protrusion of any internal organ in
hazard n. Risk. whole or in part from its normal position.
head first adv. Precipitately, as in diving. hesitancy n. A pausing to consider.
head foremost adv. Precipitately, as in diving. hesitant adj. Vacillating.
heartrending adj. Very depressing. hesitation n. Vacillation.
heathenish adj. Irreligious. heterodox adj. At variance with any commonly
Heckler - Someone who tries to embarrass you accepted doctrine or opinion.
with gibes and questions and objections Heterodoxy - The quality of being unorthodox
Hedge - Avoid or try to avoid fulfilling, answering, heterogeneity n. Unlikeness of constituent parts.
or performing (duties, questions, or issues), A heterogeneous adj. Consisting of dissimilar
fence formed by a row of closely planted shrubs elements or ingredients of different kinds.
or bushes, Hinder or restrict with or as if with a heteromorphic adj. Deviating from the normal
hedge, Minimize loss or risk form or standard type.
heedless adj. Thoughtless. Heuristic - Of or relating to or using a general
heifer n. A young cow. formulation that serves to guide investigation, A
commonsense rule (or set of rules) intended to homage n. Reverential regard or worship.
increase the probability of solving some problem homogeneity n. Congruity of the members or
hexagon n. A figure with six angles. elements or parts.
hexangular adj. Having six angles. Homely - Without artificial refinement or
hexapod adj. Having six feet. elegance, Having a feeling of home; cozy and
hiatus n. A break or vacancy where something comfortable
necessary to supply the connection is wanting. homogeneous adj. Made up of similar parts or
hibernal adj. Pertaining to winter. elements.
Hibernian adj. Pertaining to Ireland, or its homologous adj. Identical in nature, make-up,
people. or relation.
hideous adj. Appalling. homonym n. A word agreeing in sound with but
High-handed - Given to haughty disregard of different in meaning from another.
others, Cavalier ( Also careless ) Homophobia - Prejudice against (fear or dislike
hilarious adj. Boisterously merry. of) homosexual people and homosexuality
hillock n. A small hill or mound. homophone n. A word agreeing in sound with
hinder v. To obstruct. but different in meaning from another.
hindmost adj. Farthest from the front. honorarium n. A token fee or payment to a
hindrance n. An obstacle. professional man for services.
Hindsight – understanding, savvy, discernment Honcho – boss
Hinterland - A remote and undeveloped area hoodwink v. To deceive.
hirsute adj. Having a hairy covering. horde n. A gathered multitude of human beings.
Hitherto - previously, formerly hosiery n. A stocking.
hoard v. To gather and store away for the sake hospitable adj. Disposed to treat strangers or
of accumulation. guests with generous kindness. 45
hoarse adj. Having the voice harsh or rough, as hospitality n. The practice of receiving and
from a cold or fatigue. entertaining strangers and guests with kindness.
Hobble - Walk impeded by some physical hostility n. Enmity.
limitation or injury, Hamper the action or Hound – one kind of dog, Someone who is
progress of morally reprehensible, Someone who seeks
Hodgepodge - A motley assortment of things, A something, Pursue or chase relentlessly
theory or argument made up of miscellaneous or Hover – to move to and fro
incongruous ideas Hubbub – uproar
hoi polloi - The common people generally huckster n. One who retails small wares.
Hold off - Resist and fight to a standoff, Delay humane adj. Compassionate.
acting Huddle - Crowd or draw together, Crouch or
Hold out - Thrust or extend out, Stand up or curl up, a quick private conference, A
offer resistance to somebody or something, Wait disorganized and densely packed crowd
uncompromisingly for something desirable, Huff - A state of irritation or annoyance, Inhale
Continue to live through hardship or adversity, A recreational drugs, Blow hard and loudly
negotiator who hopes to gain concessions by humanitarian n. A philanthropist.
refusing to come to terms, A refusal by a humanize v. To make gentle or refined.
negotiator to come to terms in the hope of humbug n. Anything intended or calculated to
obtaining a better deal, deceive or mislead.
Holistic - Emphasizing the organic or functional Humble - Low or inferior in quality
relation between parts and the whole, wholistic Humbling - Causing awareness of your
Holocaust – mass murder, mass murder of jews shortcomings
by hitler
Humdrum - Not challenging; dull and lacking hypnotize v. To produce a somnambulistic state
excitement in which the mind readily acts on suggestions.
humiliate v. To put to shame. hypocrisy n. Extreme insincerity.
Hummock – a little hill hypocrite n. One who makes false professions
Hump -Have sexual intercourse, Something that of his views or beliefs.
bulges out or is protuberant or projects from its hypodermic adj. Pertaining to the area under
surroundings the skin.
Hurdle – an obstacle hypotenuse n. The side of a right-angled
Hurtle - Throw forcefully, Make a thrusting triangle opposite the right angle.
forward movement hypothesis n. A proposition taken for granted as
Hush - fall silent, tranquil silence a premise from which to reach a conclusion.
Husky - Muscular and heavily built, Deep and hysteria n. A nervous affection occurring
harsh sounding as if from shouting, illness or typically in paroxysms of laughing and crying.
emotion Hysteria - Excessive or uncontrollable fear
hussar n. A light-horse trooper armed with saber Hysteria - State of violent mental agitation
and carbine.
hustle - Cause to move furtively and hurriedly, I
Move or cause to move energetically or busily, ichthyic adj. Fish-like.
Get by trying hard, A swindle in which you cheat ichthyology n. The branch of zoology that treats
at gambling or persuade a person to buy of fishes.
worthless property ichthyosaurs n. A fossil reptile.
hustle v. To move with haste and promptness. icily adv. Frigidly.
hybrid adj. Cross-bred. iciness n. The state of being icy.
hydra n. The seven- or nine-headed water- icon n. An image or likeness.
iconoclast n. An image-breaker.
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serpent slain by Hercules.
hydraulic adj. Involving the moving of water, of idealize v. To make to conform to some mental
the force exerted by water in motion. or imaginary standard.
hydrodynamics n. The branch of mechanics idiom n. A use of words peculiar to a particular
that treats of the dynamics of fluids. language.
hydroelectric adj. Pertaining to electricity idiosyncrasy n. A mental quality or habit
developed water or steam. peculiar to an individual.
hydromechanics n. The mechanics of fluids. Idolatry - worship of idols; excessive admiration
hydrometer n. An instrument for determining the idolize v. To regard with inordinate love or
density of solids and liquids by flotation. admiration.
hydrostatics n. The branch of science that ignoble adj. Low in character or purpose.
treats of the pressure and equilibrium of fluids. ignominious adj. Shameful.
hydrous adj. Watery. Iliad n. A Greek epic poem describing scenes
hygiene n. The branch of medical science that from the siege of Troy.
relates to improving health. Ilk - A kind or type of person
Hymn – religious song or poem illegal adj. Not according to law.
Hype – ballyhoo illegible adj. Undecipherable.
hypercritical adj. Faultfinding. illegitimate adj. Unlawfully begotten.
hypnosis n. An artificial trance-sleep. illiberal adj. Stingy.
hypnotic adj. Tending to produce sleep. illicit adj. Unlawful.
hypnotism n. An artificially induced illimitable adj. Boundless.
somnambulistic state in which the mind readily illiterate adj. Having little or no book-learning.
acts on suggestion. ill-natured adj. Surly.

illogical adj. Contrary to the rules of sound immovable adj. Steadfast.
thought. immune adj. Exempt, as from disease.
illuminant n. That which may be used to immutable adj. Unchangeable.
produce light. Imp - One who is playfully mischievous
illuminate v. To supply with light. impair v. To cause to become less or worse.
illumine v. To make bright or clear. impalpable adj. Imperceptible to the touch.
illusion n. An unreal image presented to the impartial adj. Unbiased.
senses. Impale - Pierce with a sharp stake or point, Kill
illusive adj. Deceptive. by piercing with a spear or sharp pole
illusory adj. Deceiving or tending to deceive, as Impart - Transmit (knowledge or skills), Provide
by false appearance. a particular quality or character, Serve as the
Illustrious - Widely known and esteemed medium for transmission
imaginable adj. That can be imagined or impassable adj. That can not be passed through
conceived in the mind. or over.
imaginary adj. Fancied. Impasse - A situation in which no progress can
imbibe v. To drink or take in. be made or no advancement is possible
imbroglio n. A misunderstanding attended by ill (deadlock)
feeling, perplexity, or strife. impassible adj. Not moved or affected by
imbrue v. To wet or moisten. feeling.
imitation n. That which is made as a likeness or Impassioned – characterized by passion
copy. Impassive - not easily aroused or excited (
imitator n. One who makes in imitation. Stolid )
immaterial adj. Of no essential consequence. impatience n. Unwillingness to brook delays or
Immaculate - Completely neat and clean, Free wait the natural course of things. 47
from stain or blemish, Without fault or error Impeachment - A formal document charging a
immature adj. Not full-grown. public official with misconduct in office
immeasurable adj. Indefinitely extensive. impeccable adj. Blameless.
immense adj. Very great in degree, extent, size, impecunious adj. Having no money.
or quantity. impede v. To be an obstacle or to place
immerse v. To plunge or dip entirely under water obstacles in the way of.
or other fluid. impel v. To drive or urge forward.
immersion n. The act of plunging or dipping impend v. To be imminent.
entirely under water or another fluid. imperative adj. Obligatory.
immigrant n. A foreigner who enters a country to imperceptible adj. Indiscernible.
settle there. imperfectible adj. That can not be perfected.
immigrate v. To come into a country or region Imperil – pose a threat to, threaten, peril
from a former habitat. imperil v. To endanger.
imminence n. Impending evil or danger. Imperious - Having or showing arrogant
imminent adj. Dangerous and close at hand. superiority to and disdain of those one views as
immiscible adj. Separating, as oil and water. unworthy
Immolate - Offer as a sacrifice by killing or by impermissible adj. Not permissible.
giving up to destruction impersonal adj. Not relating to a particular
immoral adj. Habitually engaged in licentious or person or thing.
lewd practices. impersonate v. To appear or act in the character
immortalize v. To cause to last or to be known of.
or remembered throughout a great or indefinite impersuadable adj. Unyielding.
length of time. Impertinence – impudence, insolence
impertinence n. Rudeness. imprudent adj. Heedless.
imperturbable adj. Calm. impudence n. Insolent disrespect.
impervious adj. Impenetrable. impugn v. To assail with arguments,
impetuosity n. Rashness. insinuations, or accusations.
impetuous adj. Impulsive. impulsion n. Impetus.
impetus n. Any impulse or incentive. impulsive adj. Unpremeditated.
impiety n. Irreverence toward God. impunity n. Freedom from punishment.
impious adj. Characterized by irreverence or impure adj. Tainted.
irreligion. impute v. To attribute.
Implacable - Incapable of being placated inaccessible adj. Difficult of approach.
implausible adj. Not plausible. inaccurate adj. Not exactly according to the
impliable adj. Capable of being inferred. facts.
implicate v. To show or prove to be involved in inactive adj. Inert.
or concerned inadequate adj. Insufficient.
Implicate – Impose, involve, or imply as a inadmissible adj. Not to be approved,
necessary accompaniment or result// Bring into considered, or allowed, as testimony.
intimate and incriminating connection inadvertent adj. Accidental.
implicit adj. Implied. Inadvisable – not recommended
Implode – burst inward inadvisable adj. Unadvisable.
Implore – to beg, to pray inane adj. Silly.
imply v. To signify. inanimate adj. Destitute of animal life.
impolitic adj. Inexpedient. inapprehensible adj. Not to be understood.
importation n. The act or practice of bringing inapt adj. Awkward or slow.
from one country into another. inarticulate adj. Speechless. 48
importunate adj. Urgent in character, request, or inaudible adj. That can not be heard.
demand. inborn adj. Implanted by nature.
importune v. To harass with persistent demands inbred adj. Innate.
or entreaties. incandescence n. The state of being white or
impotent adj. Destitute of or lacking in power, glowing with heat.
physical, moral, or intellectual. incandescent adj. White or glowing with heat.
impoverish v. To make indigent or poor. incapacitate v. To deprive of power, capacity,
impracticable adj. Not feasible. competency, or qualification.
Imprecation – a slanderous accusation, the act incapacity n. Want of power to apprehend,
of calling down a curse understand, and manage.
impregnable adj. That can not be taken by incarcerate v. To imprison.
assault. incendiary n. Chemical or person who starts a
impregnate v. To make pregnant. fire-literally or figuratively.
impromptu n. Anything done or said on the Incentive - A positive motivational influence, An
impulse of the moment. additional payment (or other remuneration) to
improper adj. Not appropriate, suitable, or employees as a means of increasing output
becoming. inception n. The beginning.
impropriety - wrongdoing, misconduct inceptive adj. Beginning.
impropriety n. The state or quality of being unfit, incessant adj. Unceasing.
unseemly, or inappropriate. inchmeal adv. Piecemeal.
improvident adj. Lacking foresight or thrift. Inchoate – just beginning, not organized or
improvise v. To do anything extemporaneously orderly
or offhand.
inchoative n. That which begins, or expresses indefensible adj. Untenable.
beginning. indefinitely adv. In a vague or uncertain way.
incidence n. Casual occurrence. indelible adj. That can not be blotted out,
incident n. A happening in general, especially effaced, destroyed, or removed.
one of little importance. Indelicate - In violation of good taste even
incidentally adv. Without intention. verging on the indecent
incinerate v. To reduce to ashes. indescribable adj. That can not be described.
incipience n. Beginning. indestructible adj. That can not be destroyed.
incipient adj. Initial. indicant adj. That which points out.
incisor n. A front or cutting tooth. indicator n. One who or that which points out.
incite v. To rouse to a particular action. indict v. To find and declare chargeable with
incitement n. That which moves to action, or crime.
serves as an incentive or stimulus. Indie - (of pop groups) not affiliated with a major
incoercible adj. Incapable of being forced, recording company, An independent
constrained, or compelled. film company not associated with an established
incoherence n. Want of connection, or studio
agreement, as of parts or ideas in thought, indigence n. Poverty.
speech, etc. indigenous adj. Native.
incoherent adj. Not logically coordinated, as to indigent adj. Poor.
parts, elements, or details. indigestible adj. Not digestible, or difficult to
incombustible adj. That can not be burned. digest.
incomparable adj. Matchless. indigestion n. Difficulty or failure in the
incompatible adj. Discordant. alimentary canal in changing food into absorptive
incompetence n. General lack of capacity or nutriment. 49
fitness. indignant adj. Having such anger and scorn as
incompetent adj. Not having the abilities desired is aroused by meanness or wickedness.
or necessary for any purpose. indignity n. Unmerited contemptuous conduct or
incomplete adj. Lacking some element, part, or treatment.
adjunct necessary or required. indiscernible adj. Not perceptible.
incomprehensible adj. Not understandable. indiscreet adj. Lacking wise judgment.
incompressible adj. Resisting all attempts to indiscriminate adj. Promiscuous.
reduce volume by pressure. Indispensable – absolutely necessary
inconceivable adj. Incomprehensible. indispensable adj. Necessary or requisite for
incongruous adj. Unsuitable for the time, place, the purpose.
or occasion. indistinct adj. Vague.
Inconsequence - Having no important effects or indivertible adj. That can not be turned aside.
influence, Invalid or incorrect reasoning indivisible adj. Not separable into parts.
inconsequential adj. Valueless. indolence n. Laziness.
inconsiderable adj. Small in quantity or indolent adj. Habitually inactive or idle.
importance. indomitable adj. Unconquerable.
inconsistent adj. Contradictory. induct v. To bring in.
inconstant adj. Changeable. indulgence n. The yielding to inclination,
incontrovertible adj. Indisputable. passion, desire, or propensity in oneself or
inconvenient adj. Interfering with comfort or another.
progress. indulgent adj. Yielding to the desires or humor
Incriminate – accuse of oneself or those under one's care.
Incumbent – currently holding a position in office inebriate v. To intoxicate.
inedible adj. Not good for food. infirm adj. Lacking in bodily or mental strength.
ineffable adj. Unutterable. infirmary n. A place for the reception or
inefficiency n. That which does not accomplish treatment of the sick.
an intended purpose. Infirmity - The state of being weak in health or
inefficient adj. Not accomplishing an intended body
purpose. infirmity n. A physical, mental, or moral
ineligible adj. Not suitable to be selected or weakness or flaw.
chosen. inflammable adj. Easily set on fire or excited.
inept adj. Not fit or suitable. inflammation n. A morbid process in some part
inert adj. Inanimate. of the body characterized by heat, swelling, and
inestimable adj. Above price. pain.
inevitable adj. Unavoidable. Inflate – fill with something, exaggerate or make
inexcusable adj. Not to be justified. bigger
inexhaustible adj. So large or furnishing so Inflection - Deviation from a straight or normal
great a supply as not to be emptied, wasted, or course, A manner of speaking in which the
spent. loudness, pitch or tone of the voice is modified, A
Inexorable – inflexible or stubborn change in the form of a word (usually by adding
inexpedient adj. Unadvisable. a suffix) to indicate a change in its grammatical
inexpensive adj. Low-priced. function
inexperience n. Lack of or deficiency in inflexible adj. That can not be altered or varied.
experience. influence n. Ability to sway the will of another.
inexplicable adj. Such as can not be made influential adj. Having the power to sway the will
plain. of another.
inexpressible adj. Unspeakable. influx n. Infusion. 50
inextensible adj. Of unchangeable length or Inform - Give character or essence to
area. Infraction - A crime less serious than a felony
infallible adj. Exempt from error of judgment, as infrequence n. Rareness.
in opinion or statement. infrequent adj. Uncommon.
infamous adj. Publicly branded or notorious, as infringe v. To trespass upon.
for vice, or crime. Infuse- Teach and impress by frequent
infamy n. Total loss or destitution of honor or repetitions or admonitions, Fill, as with a certain
reputation. quality
inference n. The derivation of a judgment from infuse v. To instill, introduce, or inculcate, as
any given material of knowledge on the ground principles or qualities.
of law. infusion n. The act of imbuing, or pouring in.
infernal adj. Akin to or befitting hell or its ingenious adj. Evincing skill, originality, or
occupants. cleverness, as in contrivance or arrangement.
infest v. To be present in such numbers as to be ingenuity n. Cleverness in contriving,
a source of annoyance, trouble, or danger. combining, or originating.
infidel n. One who denies the existence of God. ingenuous adj. Candid, frank, or open in
infidelity n. Disloyalty. character or quality.
Infighting - Conflict between members of the Ingestion – act of consuming food
same organization (usually concealed from inglorious adj. Shameful.
outsiders) ingraft v. To set or implant deeply and firmly.
infinite adj. Measureless. Ingrain - Produce or try to produce a vivid
infinity n. Boundless or immeasurable extension impression of
or duration.
Ingrained - (used especially of ideas or inscrutable adj. Impenetrably mysterious or
principles) deeply rooted; firmly fixed or held profound.
ingratiate v. To win confidence or good graces insecure adj. Not assured of safety.
for oneself. insensible adj. Imperceptible.
ingratitude n. Insensibility to kindness. insentient adj. Lacking the power of feeling or
ingredient n. Component. perceiving.
inherence n. The state of being permanently inseparable adj. That can not be separated.
existing in something. insidious adj. Working ill by slow and stealthy
inherent adj. Intrinsic. means.
inhibit v. To hold back or in. insight n. Intellectual discernment.
inhospitable adj. Not disposed to entertain insignificance n. Lack of import or of
strangers gratuitously. importance.
inhuman adj. Savage. insignificant adj. Without importance, force, or
inhume v. To place in the earth, as a dead body. influence.
inimical adj. Adverse. insinuate v. To imply.
Iniquitous – sinful insipid adj. Tasteless.
iniquity n. Gross wrong or injustice. insistence n. Urgency.
initiate v. To perform the first act or rite. insistent adj. Urgent.
inject v. To introduce, as a fluid, by injection. insolence n. Pride or haughtiness exhibited in
injunction n. Mandate. contemptuous and overbearing treatment of
inkling n. A hint. others.
inland adj. Remote from the sea. insolent adj. Impudent.
inlet n. A small body of water leading into a insomnia n. Sleeplessness.
larger. insomniac - Someone who cannot sleep 51
inmost adj. Deepest within. inspector n. An official appointed to examine or
innocuous adj. Harmless. oversee any matter of public interest or
innovate v. To introduce or strive to introduce importance.
new things. instance n. A single occurrence or happening of
innuendo n. Insinuation. a given kind.
innumerable adj. Countless. instant n. A very brief portion of time.
inoffensive adj. Causing nothing displeasing or instantaneous adj. Done without perceptible
disturbing. lapse of time.
inopportune adj. Unsuitable or inconvenient, instigate v. To provoke.
especially as to time. instigator n. One who incites to evil.
Inquest - An inquiry into the cause of an instill v. To infuse.
unexpected death instructive adj. Conveying knowledge.
inquire v. To ask information about. insufficiency n. Inadequacy.
inquisition n. A court or tribunal for examination Instrumental - Serving or acting as a means or
and punishment of heretics. aid
inquisitive adj. Given to questioning, especially insufficient adj. Inadequate for some need,
out of curiosity. purpose, or use.
inquisitor n. One who makes an investigation. insular adj. Pertaining to an island.
inroad n. Forcible encroachment or trespass. insulate v. To place in a detached state or
insatiable adj. That desires or craves situation.
immoderately or unappeasably. insuperable adj. Invincible.
inscribe v. To enter in a book, or on a list, roll, or insuppressible adj. Incapable of being
document, by writing. concealed.
Insure – ensure, Protect by insurance Interpolate - (mathematics) estimate the value
insurgence n. Uprising. of, Insert words into texts, often falsifying it
insurgent n. One who takes part in forcible thereby
opposition to the constituted authorities of a interpose v. To come between other things or
place. persons.
insurrection n. The state of being in active interposition n. A coming between.
resistance to authority. interpreter n. A person who makes intelligible
intangible adj. Not perceptible to the touch. the speech of a foreigner by oral translation.
integrity n. Uprightness of character and interrogate v. To examine formally by
soundness of moral principle. questioning.
intellect n. The faculty of perception or thought. interrogative adj. Having the nature or form of a
intellectual adj. Characterized by intelligence. question.
intelligence n. Capacity to know or understand. interrogatory n. A question or inquiry.
intelligible adj. Comprehensible. interrupt v. To stop while in progress.
Intelligentsia - An educated and intellectual elite intersect v. To cut through or into so as to
intemperance n. Immoderate action or divide.
indulgence, as of the appetites. Intersperse - Place at intervals in or among
intension n. The act of stringing or stretching, or Interstellar- Between or among stars
state of being strained. intervale n. A low tract of land between hills,
intensive adj. Adding emphasis or force. especially along a river.
intention n. That upon which the mind is set. intervene v. To interfere for some end.
Intent - An anticipated outcome that is intended intestacy n. The condition resulting from one's
or that guides your planned actions, Giving or dying not having made a valid will.
marked by complete attention to, Characterized intestate adj. Not having made a valid will. 52
by great determination intestine n. That part of the digestive tube below
Inter - Place in a grave or tomb or behind the stomach, extending to the anus.
interact v. To act reciprocally. intimacy n. Close or confidential friendship.
Intercede - Act between parties with a view to intimidate v. To cause to become frightened.
reconciling differences intolerable adj. Insufferable.
intercede v. To mediate between persons. intolerance n. Inability or unwillingness to bear
intercept v. To interrupt the course of. or endure.
intercession n. Entreaty in behalf of others. intolerant adj. Bigoted.
intercessor n. A mediator. Intonation - Rise and fall of the voice pitch
interdict n. Authoritative act of prohibition. intoxicant n. Anything that unduly exhilarates or
interim n. Time between acts or periods. excites.
interlocutor n. One who takes part in a intoxicate v. To make drunk.
conversation or oral discussion. intracellular adj. Occurring or situated within a
interlude n. An action or event considered as cell.
coming between others of greater length. intramural adj. Situated within the walls of a city.
intermediate adj. Being in a middle place or intrepid adj. Fearless and bold.
degree or between extremes. Intrepidity - Resolute courageousness (
interminable adj. Having no limit or end. Opposite of trepidation )
intermission n. A recess. intricacy n. Perplexity.
intermit v. To cause to cease temporarily. intricate adj. Difficult to follow or understand.
intermittent adj. A temporary discontinuance. Intrigue - A crafty and involved plot to achieve
interpolation n. Verbal interference. your (usually sinister) ends, secret love affair,
Cause to be interested or curious
intrigue n. A plot or scheme, usually complicated investigator n. One who investigates.
and intended to accomplish something by secret investor n. One who invests money.
ways. inveterate adj. Habitual.
intrinsic adj. Inherent. invidious adj. Showing or feeling envy.
introductory adj. Preliminary. invigorate v. To animate.
introgression n. Entrance. invincible adj. Not to be conquered, subdued, or
intromit v. To insert. overcome.
introspect v. To look into. inviolable adj. Incapable of being injured or
introspection n. The act of observing and disturbed.
analyzing one's own thoughts and feelings. invoke v. To call on for assistance or protection.
introversion n. The act of turning or directing involuntary adj. Unwilling.
inward, physically or mentally. involution n. Complication.
introvert v. To turn within. involve v. To draw into entanglement, literally or
intrude v. To come in without leave or license. figuratively.
intrusion n. The act of entering without warrant Involved – complicated or intricate
or invitation; encroachment. invulnerable adj. That can not be wounded or
intuition n. Instinctive knowledge or feeling. hurt.
inundate v. To fill with an overflowing inwardly adv. With no outward manifestation.
abundance. iota n. A small or insignificant mark or part.
Intuitive - Obtained through intuition rather than irascible adj. Prone to anger.
from reasoning or observation (visceral), Iota - A tiny or scarcely detectable amount
Spontaneously derived from or prompted by a Irate - Feeling or showing extreme anger
natural tendency Ire - A strong emotion; a feeling that is oriented
inundation n. Flood. toward some real or supposed grievance, Anger 53
inure v. To harden or toughen by use, exercise, iridescence n. A many-colored appearance.
or exposure. iridescent adj. Exhibiting changing rainbow-
Inure/ Enure - Cause to accept or become colors due to the interference of the light.
hardened to, Habituate irk v. To afflict with pain, vexation, or fatigue.
invalid adj. Having no force, weight, or cogency. irksome adj. Wearisome.
invalid n. One who is disabled by illness or ironic – meaning the opposite of what you seem
injury. to say, satirical (ironical )
invalidate v. To render of no force or effect. irony – satire, sarcasm
invaluable adj. Exceedingly precious. irony n. Censure or ridicule under cover of
invariable adj. Unchangeable. praise or compliment.
Invariably – Always irradiance n. Luster.
invasion n. Encroachment, as by an act of irradiate v. To render clear and intelligible.
intrusion or trespass. irrational adj. Not possessed of reasoning
invective n. An utterance intended to cast powers or understanding.
censure, or reproach. irreducible adj. That can not be lessened.
inveigh v. To utter vehement censure or irrefragable adj. That can not be refuted or
invective. disproved.
inventive adj. Quick at contrivance. irrefrangible adj. That can not be broken or
inverse adj. Contrary in tendency or direction. violated.
inversion n. Change of order so that the first irrelevant adj. Inapplicable.
shall become last and the last first. irreligious adj. Indifferent or opposed to religion.
invert v. To turn inside out, upside down, or in irreparable adj. That can not be rectified or
opposite direction. made amends for.
irrepressible adj. That can not be restrained or Jaundice - Distort adversely
kept down. jaundice n. A morbid condition, due to
irresistible adj. That can not be successfully obstructed excretion of bile or characterized by
withstood or opposed. yellowing of the skin.
irresponsible adj. Careless of or unable to meet Jaundiced - Affected by jaundice, Showing or
responsibilities. affected by prejudice or envy or distaste
irreverence n. The quality showing or Jaunty - Marked by up-to-dateness in dress and
expressing a deficiency of veneration, especially manners, Having a cheerful, lively, and self-
for sacred things. confident air
irreverent adj. Showing or expressing a Jazz – have sexual intercourse, Empty rhetoric,
deficiency of veneration, especially for sacred insincere or exaggerated talk
things. Jejune - Lacking interest, significance or impact,
irreverential adj. Showing or expressing a Displaying or suggesting a lack of maturity
deficiency of veneration, especially for sacred jeopardize v. To imperil.
things. Jibe - An aggressive remark
irreversible adj. Irrevocable. Jilt – cast aside capriciously or unfeelingly
irrigant adj. Serving to water lands by artificial Jingo n. One of a party in Great Britain in favor
means. of spirited and demonstrative foreign policy.
irrigate v. To water, as land, by ditches or other jocose adj. Done or made in jest.
artificial means. Jitter - A small irregular movement
irritable adj. Showing impatience or ill temper on Jitters – extreme nervousness
little provocation. Jocose - Characterized by jokes and
irritancy n. The quality of producing vexation. good humor
irritant n. A mechanical, chemical, or jocular adj. Inclined to joke. 54
pathological agent of inflammation, pain, or joggle n. A sudden irregular shake or a push
tension. causing such a shake.
irritate v. To excite ill temper or impatience in. Jolt – jerk, shake
irruption n. Sudden invasion. Jouissance - physical or intellectual pleasure,
isle n. An island. delight, or ecstasy
islet n. A little island. journalize v. To keep a diary.
isobar n. A line joining points at which the Joust – to fight or struggle
barometric pressure is the same at a specified jovial adj. Merry.
moment. jubilation n. Exultation.
isochronous adj. Relating to or denoting equal judgment n. The faculty by the exercise of which
intervals of time. a deliberate conclusion is reached.
isolate v. To separate from others of its kind. judicature n. Distribution and administration of
isothermal adj. Having or marking equality of justice by trial and judgment.
temperature. judicial adj. Pertaining to the administration of
itinerant adj. Wandering. justice.
Itinerary - An established line of travel or access judiciary n. That department of government
(route), travel guidebook which administers the law relating to civil and
itinerary n. A detailed account or diary of a criminal justice.
journey. judicious adj. Prudent.
itinerate v. To wander from place to place. Juggle - Throwing and catching several objects
simultaneously, beguile
J jugglery n. The art or practice of sleight of hand.
Jalopy - A car that is old and unreliable jugular adj. Pertaining to the throat.
juicy adj. Succulent. Kinky - (informal) strikingly unconventional,
junction n. The condition of being joined. (used of sexual behavior) showing or appealing
juncture n. An articulation, joint, or seam. to bizarre or deviant tastes
Junket - A journey taken for pleasure, a feast or kinsfolk n. pl. Relatives.
banquet Kitschy - Effusively or insincerely emotional, (of
junta n. A council or assembly that deliberates in a display) tawdry or vulgar
secret upon the affairs of government. knavery n. Deceitfulness in dealing.
juridical adj. Assumed by law to exist. knead v. To mix and work into a homogeneous
jurisdiction n. Lawful power or right to exercise mass, especially with the hands.
official authority. knickknack n. A small article, more for ornament
jurisprudence n. The science of rights in that use.
accordance with positive law. knight errant n. One of the wandering knights
juror n. One who serves on a jury or is sworn in who in the middle ages went forth in search of
for jury duty in a court of justice. adventure.
justification n. Vindication. knighthood n. Chivalry.
Jut – protrude Knuckle – a joint
Juvenile - Displaying or suggesting a lack of Kudos - An expression of approval and
maturity, A young person, not fully commendation
developedjargon n. Confused, unintelligible
speech or highly technical speech. L
juxtapose v. To place close together. laborious adj. Toilsome.
labyrinth n. A maze.
K lacerate v. To tear rudely or raggedly.
Kamikaze - A pilot trained and willing to cause a
suicidal crash
Lackadaisical - Lacking spirit or liveliness, Idle
or indolent especially in a dreamy way
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keepsake n. Anything kept or given to be kept Lackey - A male servant, A person who tries to
for the sake of the giver. please someone in order to gain a personal
kerchief n. A square of linen, silk, or other advantage ( Sycophant )
material, used as a covering for the head or Lactate - (of a woman) produce breast milk for a
neck. baby to drink
kernel n. A grain or seed. lactation n. The secretion of milk.
kiln n. An oven or furnace for baking, burning, or lacteal adj. Milky.
drying industrial products. lactic adj. Pertaining to milk.
kiloliter n. One thousand liters. Lacuna - A blank gap or missing part
kilometer n. A length of 1,000 meters. laddie n. A lad.
kilowatt n. One thousand watts. Laden - Filled with a great quantity, Burdened
Kilter - In working order psychologically or mentally, Fill or place a load
kimono n. A loose robe, fastening with a sash, on
the principal outer garment in Japan. Ladle – a long spoon
kind-hearted adj. Having a kind and sympathetic Ladle - Remove with or as if with a ladle
nature. ladle n. A cup-shaped vessel with a long handle,
kingling n. A petty king. intended for dipping up and pouring liquids.
kingship n. Royal state. laggard adj. Falling behind.
Kink - Curl tightly, form a curl, curve, or kink, A Lam - A rapid escape (as by criminals)
difficulty or flaw in a plan or operation , An landholder n. Landowner.
eccentric idea landlord n. A man who owns and lets a
tenement or tenements.

landmark n. A familiar object in the landscape leeward n. That side or direction toward which
serving as a guide to an area otherwise easily the wind blows.
lost track of. left-handed adj. Using the left hand or arm more
landscape n. A rural view, especially one of dexterously than the right.
picturesque effect, as seen from a distance or an legacy n. A bequest.
elevation. legalize v. To give the authority of law to.
Landslide - An overwhelming electoral victory legging n. A covering for the leg.
languid adj. Relaxed. legible adj. That may be read with ease.
languor n. Lassitude of body or depression. legionary n. A member of an ancient Roman
lapse n. A slight deviation from what is right, legion or of the modern French Legion of Honor.
proper, or just. legislate v. To make or enact a law or laws.
Lapse – failure to maintain a certain state, Drop legislative adj. That makes or enacts laws.
to a lower level, go by ( time related) legislator n. A lawgiver.
Lapse - Pass into a specified state or condition, legitimacy n. Accordance with law.
A break or intermission in the occurrence of legitimate adj. Having the sanction of law or
something, End, at least for a long time established custom.
Lard - Add details to leisure n. Spare time.
lascivious adj. Lustful. leniency n. Forbearance.
lassie n. A little lass. lenient adj. Not harsh.
latency n. The state of being dormant. leonine adj. Like a lion.
latent adj. Dormant. let alone – not to mention, never mind, much
later adv. At a subsequent time. less
lateral adj. Directed toward the side. lethargy n. Prolonged sluggishness of body or
latish adj. Rather late. mind. 56
lattice n. Openwork of metal or wood, formed by levee n. An embankment beside a river or
crossing or interlacing strips or bars. stream or an arm of the sea, to prevent overflow.
laud v. To praise in words or song. lever n. That which exerts, or through which one
laudable adj. Praiseworthy. may exert great power.
laudation n. High praise. leviathan n. Any large animal, as a whale.
laudatory adj. Pertaining to, expressing, or levity n. Frivolity.
containing praise. Levy - Charge a fee or tax, Cause to assemble
laundress n. Washerwoman. or enlist in the military
laureate adj. Crowned with laurel, as a mark of levy v. To impose and collect by force or threat
distinction. of force.
lave v. To wash or bathe. lewd adj. Characterized by lust or
lawgiver n. A legislator. lasciviousness.
lawmaker n. A legislator. lexicographer n. One who makes dictionaries.
lax adj. Not stringent or energetic. lexicography n. The making of dictionaries.
laxative adj. Having power to open or loosen the Lexicon – vocabulary, dictionary
bowels. liable adj. Justly or legally responsible.
lea n. A field. libel n. Defamation.
Leach – penetrate or permeate gradually liberalism n. Opposition to conservatism.
leaflet n. A little leaf or a booklet. liberate v. To set free or release from bondage.
Leapfrog - Jump across licentious adj. Wanton.
leaven v. To make light by fermentation, as Libertine - A dissolute person; usually a man
dough. who is morally unrestrained, Unrestrained by
convention or morality
licit adj. Lawful. Lisp - A speech defect that involves pronouncing
liege adj. Sovereign. 's' like voiceless 'th' and 'z' like voiced 'th'
lien - The right to take another's property if an literacy n. The state or condition of knowing how
obligation is not discharged to read and write.
lien n. A legal claim or hold on property, as literal adj. Following the exact words.
security for a debt or charge. Literati - The literary intelligentsia
lieu n. Stead. literature n. The written or printed productions of
lifelike adj. Realistic. the human mind collectively.
lifelong adj. Lasting or continuous through life. lithe adj. Supple.
lifetime n. The time that life continues. lithesome adj. Nimble.
ligament n. That which binds objects together. lithograph n. A print made by printing from
ligature n. Anything that constricts, or serves for stone.
binding or tying. lithotype n. In engraving, an etched stone
light-hearted adj. Free from care. surface for printing.
ligneous adj. Having the texture of appearance litigant n. A party to a lawsuit.
of wood. litigate v. To cause to become the subject-
likelihood n. A probability. matter of a suit at law.
likely adj. Plausible. litigious adj. Quarrelsome.
liking n. Fondness. littoral adj. Of, pertaining to, or living on a shore.
limitation n. A restriction. Liturgy - A rite or body of rites prescribed for
limp - Lacking in strength, Walk impeded by public worship
some physical limitation or injury, Proceed slowly livelihood n. Means of subsistence.
linear adj. Of the nature of a line. livid adj. Black-and-blue, as contused flesh.
liner n. A vessel belonging to a steamship-line. loam n. A non-coherent mixture of sand and 57
lingo n. Language. clay.
Linger - Leave slowly and hesitantly, Move Loaf - Be lazy or idle, Hang around
to and fro, Proceed slowly loath – extremely opposed, reluctant
lingua n. The tongue. loath adj. Averse.
lingual adj. Pertaining to the use of the tongue in loathe – abhor, abominate
utterance. loathe v. To abominate.
linguist n. One who is acquainted with several Lobby - A group of people who try actively to
languages. influence legislation, Attempt to influence (a
linguistics n. The science of languages, or of public official or decision-maker) in favor of a
the origin, history, and significance of words. specific opinion or cause
liniment n. A liquid preparation for rubbing on Lobotomize - Reduce someone's level of mental
the skin in cases of bruises, inflammation, etc. functioning
liquefacient adj. Possessing a liquefying nature locative adj. Indicating place, or the place where
or power. or wherein an action occurs.
Lionise - to treat as or make into a celebrity loch n. A lake.
liquefy v. To convert into a liquid or into liquid locomotion n. The act or power of moving from
form. one place to another.
liqueur n. An alcoholic cordial sweetened and Lode - A deposit of valuable ore occurring within
flavored with aromatic substances. definite boundaries separating it from
liquidate v. To deliver the amount or value of. surrounding rocks
liquor n. Any alcoholic or intoxicating liquid. Lodge - Place a formal charge against, make or
listless adj. Inattentive. become firmly fixed or embedded in a particular

place, Put money or valuables in a safe place or lunar adj. Pertaining to the moon.
safe hands lunatic n. An insane person.
lodgment n. The act of furnishing with temporary lune n. The moon.
quarters. lurid adj. Ghastly and sensational.
Log - A segment of the trunk of a tree when Luscious - Having strong sexual appeal
stripped of branches lustrous adj. Shining.
Loggerhead – a stupid, dolt or dunce luxuriance n. Excessive or superfluous growth
logic n. The science of correct thinking. or quantity.
logical adj. Capable of or characterized by clear luxuriant adj. Abundant or superabundant in
reasoning. growth.
logician n. An expert reasoner. luxuriate v. To live sumptuously.
loiterer n. One who consumes time idly. Lye - A strong solution of sodium or
loneliness n. Solitude. potassium hydroxide
longevity n. Unusually prolonged life. lying n. Untruthfulness.
loot v. To plunder. lyre n. One of the most ancient of stringed
Lopsided - Turned or twisted toward one side ( instruments of the harp class.
awry )…awry also means Off Course ( deviation lyric adj. Fitted for expression in song.
type )
loquacious adj. Talkative.
M
lordling n. A little lord. Macabre - Shockingly repellent; inspiring horror
Lore - Knowledge gained through tradition or macadamize v. To cover or pave, as a path or
anecdote roadway, with small broken stone.
lough n. A lake or loch. machinery n. The parts of a machine or engine,
louse n. A small insect parasitic on and sucking taken collectively.
machinist n. One who makes or repairs
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the blood of mammals.
lovable adj. Amiable. machines, or uses metal-working tools.
lowly adv. Rudely. macrocosm n. The whole of any sphere or
low-spirited adj. Despondent. department of nature or knowledge to which man
lucid adj. Mentally sound. is related.
lucrative adj. Highly profitable. madden v. To inflame with passion.
ludicrous adj. Laughable. Madonna n. A painted or sculptured
Lull – Calm or send to sleep typically with representation of the Virgin, usually with the
soothing sounds or movements infant Jesus.
Lumber - The wood of trees cut and prepared for magician n. A sorcerer.
use as building material, Move heavily or magisterial adj. Having an air of authority.
clumsily magistracy n. The office or dignity of a
Luminary- A celebrity who is an inspiration to magistrate.
others magnanimous adj. Generous in treating or
luminary n. One of the heavenly bodies as a judging others.
source of light. magnate n. A person of rank or importance.
luminescent adj. Showing increase of light. magnet n. A body possessing that peculiar form
luminescence n. Showing increase. of polarity found in nature in the lodestone.
luminosity n. The quality of giving or radiating magnetize v. To make a magnet of,
light. permanently, or temporarily.
luminous adj. Giving or radiating light. magnificence n. The exhibition of greatness of
Lummox - An awkward stupid person action, character, intellect, wealth, or power.
lunacy n. Mental unsoundness.
magnificent adj. Grand or majestic in mane n. The long hair growing upon and about
appearance, quality, or action. the neck of certain animals, as the horse and the
magnitude n. Importance. lion.
maharaja n. A great Hindu prince. man-eater n. An animal that devours human
Maiden – an unmarried girl ( Virgin ) beings.
maidenhood n. Virginity. maneuver v. To make adroit or artful moves:
maintain v. To hold or preserve in any particular manage affairs by strategy.
state or condition. mania n. Insanity.
maintenance n. That which supports or sustains. maniac n. a person raving with madness.
maize n. Indian corn: usually in the United States manifesto n. A public declaration, making
called simply corn. announcement, explanation or defense of
Makeover - A complete reconstruction and intentions, or motives.
renovation of something Manifold – many and varied, A pipe that has
makeup n. The arrangements or combination of several lateral outlets to or from other pipes,
the parts of which anything is composed. Combine or increase several or many times,
malady n. Any physical disease or disorder, make multiple copies of
especially a chronic or deep-seated one. Manipulate – influencing others, falsify
Maladjusted - (psychology) poorly adjusted to manlike adj. Like a man.
demands and stresses of daily living, Emotionally manliness n. The qualities characteristic of a
unstable and having difficulty coping with true man, as bravery, resolution, etc.
personal relationships mannerism n. Constant or excessive adherence
Maladroit - Not adroit to one manner, style, or peculiarity, as of action
Malady – a disease or ailment or conduct.
malaria n. A fever characterized by alternating Manoeuver - Determine the direction of traveling 59
chills, fever, and sweating. , guide
malcontent n. One who is dissatisfied with the Manor - The mansion of a lord or wealthy person
existing state of affairs. mantel n. The facing, sometimes richly
malediction n. The calling down of a curse or ornamented, about a fireplace, including the
curses. usual shelf above it.
malefactor n. One who injures another. Mantle - Shelf that projects from wall above
maleficent adj. Mischievous. fireplace, Spread over a surface, Curtain
malevolence n. Ill will. mantle n. A cloak.
Malevolent – evil type man-trap n. A place or structure dangerous to
malign v. To speak evil of, especially to do so human life.
falsely and severely. manufacturer n. A person engaged in
Malignant – dangerous to health manufacturing as a business.
malleable adj. Pliant. manumission n. Emancipation.
mallet n. A wooden hammer. manumit v. To set free from bondage.
Malodorous - Having an unpleasant smell Marinade - Mixtures of vinegar or wine and oil
maltreat v. To treat ill, unkindly, roughly, or with various spices and seasonings; used for
abusively. soaking foods before cooking
mandate n. A command. Marinate – soak in marinade
mandatory adj. Expressive of positive marine adj. Of or pertaining to the sea or matters
command, as distinguished from merely connected with the sea.
directory. maritime adj. Situated on or near the sea.
maroon v. To put ashore and abandon (a
person) on a desolate coast or island.
Marquee – superlative ( extraordinary sense), a maul – injure badly
large tent used for entertainment, exhibition Maw - Informal term for the mouth
martial adj. Pertaining to war or military mawkish adj. Sickening or insipid.
operations. maxim n. A principle accepted as true and acted
Martian adj. Pertaining to Mars, either the on as a rule or guide.
Roman god of war or the planet. maze n. A labyrinth.
Martyrdom - Death that is imposed because of mead n. A meadow.
the person's adherence of a religious faith or meager adj. scanty.
cause mealy-mouthed adj. Afraid to express facts or
martyrdom n. Submission to death or opinions plainly.
persecution for the sake of faith or principle. meander v. To wind and turn while proceeding in
marvel v. To be astonished and perplexed a course.
because of (something). mechanics n. The branch of physics that treats
masonry n. The art or work of constructing, as the phenomena caused by the action of forces.
buildings, walls, etc., with regularly arranged medallion n. A large medal.
stones. meddlesome adj. Interfering.
Masquerade - pretend to be someone or medial adj. Of or pertaining to the middle.
something that you are not, A party of guests mediate v. To effect by negotiating as an agent
wearing costumes and masks, A costume worn between parties.
as a disguise at a masquerade party, Making a medicine n. A substance possessing or reputed
false outward show to possess curative or remedial properties.
massacre n. The unnecessary and medieval adj. Belonging or relating to or
indiscriminate killing of human beings. descriptive of the middle ages.
massive adj. Of considerable bulk and weight. mediocre adj. Ordinary. 60
masterpiece n. A superior production. meditation n. The turning or revolving of a
mastery n. The attainment of superior skill. subject in the mind.
material n. That of which anything is composed Medley - A musical composition consisting of a
or may be constructed. series of songs or other musical pieces from
Masticate – chew various sources ( Pastiche )
materialize v. To take perceptible or substantial Meek - Humble in spirit or manner
form. meliorate v. To make better or improve, as in
maternal adj. Pertaining or peculiar to a mother quality or social or physical condition.
or to motherhood. mellifluous adj. Sweetly or smoothly flowing.
matinee n. An entertainment (especially melodious adj. Characterized by a sweet
theatrical) held in the daytime. succession of sounds.
matricide n. The killing, especially the Mellow - Having attained to kindliness or
murdering, of one's mother. gentleness through age and experience,
Matrimonial – related to marriage, conjugal Unhurried and relaxed, Soften, make mellow,
matrimony n. The union of a man and a woman Become more relaxed, easygoing, or genial
in marriage. melodrama n. A drama with a romantic story or
matrix n. That which contains and gives shape plot and sensational situation and incidents.
or form to anything. memento n. A souvenir.
matter of fact n. Something that has actual and Memoir - An account of the author's personal
undeniable existence or reality. experiences, An essay on a scientific or scholarly
maudlin adj. Foolishly and tearfully affectionate. topic
mausoleum n. A tomb of more than ordinary memorable adj. Noteworthy.
size or architectural pretensions. menace n. A threat.
menagerie n. A collection of wild animals, metropolis n. A chief city, either the capital or
especially when kept for exhibition. the largest or most important city of a state.
mendacious adj. Untrue. metropolitan adj. Pertaining to a chief city.
mendicant n. A beggar. mettle n. Courage.
mentality n. Intellectuality. mettlesome adj. Having courage or spirit.
mentor n. A wise and faithful teacher, guide, and microcosm n. The world or universe on a small
friend. scale.
mercantile adj. Conducted or acting on business Mews - Street lined with buildings that were
principles; commercial. originally private stables but have been
mercenary adj. Greedy remodeled as dwellings
merciful adj. Disposed to pity and forgive. micrometer n. An instrument for measuring very
merciless adj. Cruel. small angles or dimensions.
meretricious adj. Alluring by false or gaudy microphone n. An apparatus for magnifying faint
show. sounds.
Merriment - Activities that are enjoyable or microscope n. An instrument for assisting the
amusing, a gay feeling eye in the vision of minute objects or features of
Mesmerize - Maintain the complete attention of objects.
(someone), e.g. because they are fascinated microscopic adj. Adapted to or characterized by
mesmerize v. To hypnotize. minute observation.
messieurs n. pl. Gentlemen. microscopy n. The art of examining objects with
metal n. An element that forms a base by the microscope.
combining with oxygen, is usually hard, heavy, midsummer n. The middle of the summer.
and lustrous. midwife n. A woman who makes a business of
metallurgy n. The art or science of extracting a assisting at childbirth. 61
metal from ores, as by smelting. mien n. The external appearance or manner of a
metamorphosis n. A passing from one form or person.
shape into another. Miff - Cause to be annoyed
metaphor n. A figure of speech in which one migrant adj. Wandering.
object is likened to another, by speaking as if the migrate v. To remove or pass from one country,
other. region, or habitat to another.
metaphysical adj. Philosophical. migratory adj. Wandering.
metaphysician n. One skilled in metaphysics. mileage n. A distance in miles.
metaphysics n. The principles of philosophy as Milestone – a significant event
applied to explain the methods of any particular militant adj. Of a warlike or combative
science. disposition or tendency.
Metastasize - Spread throughout the body militarism n. A policy of maintaining great
mete v. To apportion. standing armies.
metempsychosis n. Transition of the soul of a militate v. To have weight or influence (in
human being at death into another body, whether determining a question).
human or beast. militia n. Those citizens, collectively, who are
meticulous adj. Over-cautious. enrolled and drilled in temporary military
metonymy n. A figure of speech that consists in organizations.
the naming of a thing by one of its attributes. Milky Way n. The galaxy.
metric adj. Relating to measurement. Mill - Move about in a confused manner
metronome n. An instrument for indicating and millet n. A grass cultivated for forage and cereal.
marking exact time in music. mimic v. To imitate the speech or actions of.

miniature adj. Much smaller than reality or that misplace v. To put into a wrong place.
the normal size. misrepresent v. To give a wrong impression.
Mimetic - Exhibiting mimicry, imitative misrule v. To misgovern.
Mimicry - The act of mimicking; imitative missal n. The book containing the service for the
behavior celebration of mass.
Mince - Make less severe or harsh, Cut into missile n. Any object, especially a weapon,
small pieces thrown or intended to be thrown.
minimalism - minimal art missive n. A message in writing.
minimize v. To reduce to the smallest possible mistrust v. To regard with suspicion or jealousy.
amount or degree. misty adj. Lacking clearness
minion n. A servile favorite. misunderstand v. To take in a wrong sense.
ministration n. Any religious ceremonial. misuse v. To maltreat.
ministry n. A service. mite n. A very small amount, portion, or particle.
minority n. The smaller in number of two miter n. The junction of two bodies at an equally
portions into which a number or a group is divided angle.
divided. mitigate v. To make milder or more endurable.
minute adj. Exceedingly small in extent or mnemonics n. A system of principles and
quantity. formulas designed to assist the recollection in
Minutia - A small or minor detail certain instances.
mirage n. An optical effect looking like a sheet of moat n. A ditch on the outside of a fortress wall.
water in the desert. mobocracy n. Lawless control of public affairs
Mire – entrap by the mob or populace.
Mirth – Great merriment moccasin n. A foot-covering made of soft leather
misadventure n. An unlucky accident. or buckskin. 62
misanthropic adj. Hating mankind. mockery n. Ridicule.
misanthropy n. Hatred of mankind. moderation n. Temperance.
misapprehend v. To misunderstand. moderator n. The presiding officer of a meeting.
misbehave v. To behave ill. modernity n. The state or character of being
misbehavior n. Ill or improper behavior. modern.
mischievous adj. Fond of tricks. modernize v. To make characteristic of the
miscount v. To make a mistake in counting. present or of recent times.
miscreant n. A villain. Modicum- A small, moderate or token amount
misdeed n. A wrong or improper act. modification n. A change.
misdemeanor n. Evil conduct, small crime. modify v. To make somewhat different.
miser n. A person given to saving and hoarding Modish - In the current fashion or style
unduly. Modular – standard
Misfire - Fail to fire or detonate modulate v. To vary in tone, inflection, pitch or
mishap n. Misfortune. other quality of sound.
Mishmash - A motley assortment of things Molasses – a syrup
misinterpret v. To misunderstand. mollify v. To soothe.
mislay v. To misplace. molt v. To cast off, as hair, feathers, etc.
mismanage v. To manage badly, improperly, or momentary adj. Lasting but a short time.
unskillfully. momentous adj. Very significant.
misnomer n. A name wrongly or mistakenly momentum n. An impetus.
applied. monarchy n. Government by a single, sovereign
misogamy n. Hatred of marriage. ruler.
Misogyny - Hatred of women
monastery n. A dwelling-place occupied in morale n. A state of mind with reference to
common by persons under religious vows of confidence, courage, zeal, and the like.
seclusion. moralist n. A writer on ethics.
monetary adj. Financial. morality n. Virtue.
Monger – dealer moralize v. To render virtuous.
mongrel n. The progeny resulting from the moratorium n. An emergency legislation
crossing of different breeds or varieties. authorizing a government suspend some action
monition n. Friendly counsel given by way of temporarily.
warning and implying caution or reproof. morbid - Suggesting an unhealthy mental state,
monitory n. Admonition or warning. Suggesting the horror of death and decay
Moniker – nickname morbid adj. Caused by or denoting a diseased
Monocle - Lens for correcting defective vision in or unsound condition of body or mind.
one eye mordacious adj. Biting or giving to biting.
monocracy n. Government by a single person. Mordant - Harshly dry or menacing
monogamy n. The habit of pairing, or having but Mores - (sociology) the conventions that embody
one mate. the fundamental values of a group
monogram n. A character consisting of two or moribund adj. On the point of dying.
more letters interwoven into one, usually initials morose adj. Gloomy.
of a name. morphology n. the science of organic forms.
monograph n. A treatise discussing a single motley adj. Composed of heterogeneous or
subject or branch of a subject. inharmonious elements.
monolith n. Any structure or sculpture in stone Morsel - A small quantity of anything
formed of a single piece. Mortar - A mixture of lime or cement, sand and
monologue n. A story or drama told or water that sets firmly; used for bonding bricks 63
performed by one person. and stones of building
monomania n. The unreasonable pursuit of one Mothball - Put into long-term storage
idea. Motion – a proposal
Monopoly - Exclusive control or possession of motto n. An expressive word or pithy sentence
something, (economics) a market in which there enunciating some guiding rule of life, or faith.
are many buyers but only one seller mountaineer n. One who travels among or
monosyllable n. A word of one syllable. climbs mountains for pleasure or exercise.
monotone n. The sameness or monotony of mountainous adj. Full of or abounding in
utterance. mountains.
monotonous adj. Unchanging and tedious. mouthful n. As much as can be or is usually put
monotony n. A lack of variety. into the or exercise.
monsieur n. A French title of respect, equivalent Mow - Cut with a blade
to Mr. and sir. Muckrake - Explore and expose misconduct and
monstrosity n. Anything unnaturally huge or scandals concerning public figures
distorted. muddle v. To confuse or becloud, especially with
moonbeam n. A ray of moonlight. or as with drink.
Moor - Secure in or as if in a berth or dock muffle v. To deaden the sound of, as by wraps.
Moot - (law) of no legal significance, Open to mulatto n. The offspring of a white person and a
argument or debate, Think about carefully black person.
Mope - Move around slowly and aimlessly, Be Mugger – a robber
apathetic, gloomy, or dazed Muggle - Someone without magical powers
Moped - A motorbike that can be pedaled or (from Harry Potter books by J K Rowling); more
driven by a low-powered gasoline engine
generally any ordinary person, esp. someone Nadir - An extreme state of adversity; the lowest
without particular technical knowledge point of anything
muleteer n. A mule-driver. nameless adj. Having no fame or reputation.
Multifarious - Having many aspects naphtha n. A light, colorless, volatile,
multiform adj. Having many shapes, or inflammable oil used as a solvent, as in
appearances. manufacture of paints.
multiplicity n. the condition of being manifold or Narcissus n. The son of the Athenian river-god
very various. Cephisus, fabled to have fallen in love with his
Multitude - A large indefinite number, A large reflection.
gathering of people narrate v. To tell a story.
Mum – Secrecy, Silent, Failing to speak or narration n. The act of recounting the particulars
communicate etc when expected to of an event in the order of time or occurrence.
mundane adj. Worldly, as opposed to spiritual or narrative n. An orderly continuous account of
celestial. the successive particulars of an event.
municipal adj. Of or pertaining to a town or city, narrator n. One who narrates anything.
or to its corporate or local government. narrow-minded adj. Characterized by illiberal
municipality n. A district enjoying municipal views or sentiments.
government. Nary – informal term for ‘not’
munificence n. A giving characterized by nasal adj. Pertaining to the nose.
generous motives and extraordinary liberality. Nascent - Being born or beginning
munificent adj. Extraordinarily generous. natal adj. Pertaining to one's birth.
muse – ponder nationality n. A connection with a particular
muster n. An assemblage or review of troops for nation.
parade or inspection, or for numbering off. naturally adv. According to the usual order of 64
mutation n. The act or process of change. things.
mutilate v. To disfigure. nausea n. An affection of the stomach producing
mutiny n. Rebellion against lawful or constituted dizziness and usually an impulse to vomit
authority. nauseate v. To cause to loathe.
Muzzle - Prevent from speaking out, The open nauseous adj. Loathsome.
circular discharging end of a gun nautical adj. Pertaining to ships, seamen, or
myriad n. A vast indefinite number. navigation.
Myrmidon - A follower who carries out orders naval adj. Pertaining to ships.
without question navel n. The depression on the abdomen where
mystic n. One who professes direct divine the umbilical cord of the fetus was attached.
illumination, or relies upon meditation to acquire navigable adj. Capable of commercial
truth. navigation.
mystification n. The act of artfully perplexing. navigate v. To traverse by ship.
myth n. A fictitious narrative presented as Naysayer - Someone with an aggressively
historical, but without any basis of fact. negative attitude
mythology n. The whole body of legends nebula n. A gaseous body of unorganized stellar
cherished by a race concerning gods and substance.
heroes. necessary adj. Indispensably requisite or
Mystify - Make mysterious, Be confusing or absolutely needed to accomplish a desired
perplexing to result.
necessitate v. To render indispensable.
N necessity n. That which is indispensably
Nab – take into custody requisite to an end desired.
necrology n. A list of persons who have died in neurology n. The science of the nervous
a certain place or time. system.
necromancer n. One who practices the art of neuter adj. Neither masculine nor feminine.
foretelling the future by means of communication neutral adj. Belonging to or under control of
with the dead. neither of two contestants.
necropolis n. A city of the dead. nevertheless conj. Notwithstanding.
necrosis n. the death of part of the body. Newtonian adj. Of or pertaining to Sir Isaac
nectar n. Any especially sweet and delicious Newton, the English philosopher.
drink. niggardly adj. Stingy. (no longer acceptable to
nectarine n. A variety of the peach. use)
needlework n. Embroidery. nihilist n. An advocate of the doctrine that
needy adj. Being in need, want, or poverty. nothing either exists or can be known.
nefarious adj. Wicked in the extreme. nil n. Nothing
Negate - Deny the truth of, Be in contradiction nimble adj. Light and quick in motion or action.
with nit n. The egg of a louse or some other insect.
negation n. The act of denying or of asserting nocturnal adj. Of or pertaining to the night.
the falsity of a proposition. noiseless adj. Silent.
neglectful adj. Exhibiting or indicating omission. Nip - Press tightly between the fingers, Give a
negligee n. A loose gown worn by women. small sharp bite to, Squeeze
negligence n. Omission of that which ought to No holds barred - free of restrictions or
be done. hampering conventions
negligent adj. Apt to omit what ought to be done. Nod - Express or signify, motion, move, A sign of
negligible adj. Transferable by assignment, assent, salutation or command
endorsement, or delivery. noisome adj. Very offensive, particularly to the 65
negotiable v. To bargain with others for an sense of smell.
agreement, as for a treaty or transfer of property. noisy adj. Clamorous.
Nemesis n. A goddess; divinity of chastisement nomad adj. Having no fixed abode.
and vengeance. Nomadic – having no fixed home or place
neocracy n. Government administered by new nomic adj. Usual or customary.
or untried persons. nominal adj. Trivial.
neo-Darwinsim n. Darwinism as modified and nominate v. To designate as a candidate for any
extended by more recent students. office.
neo-Latin n. Modernized Latin. nomination n. The act or ceremony of naming a
neology n. The coining or using of new words or man or woman for office.
new meanings of words. nominee n. One who receives a nomination.
neopaganism n. A new or revived paganism. non-existent n. That which does not exist.
Neolithic adj. Pertaining to the later stone age. nonchalance n. A state of mind indicating lack of
neophyte adj. Having the character of a interest.
beginner. non-combatant n. One attached to the army or
nestle v. To adjust cozily in snug quarters. navy, but having duties other than that of
nestling adj. Recently hatched. fighting.
nettle v. To excite sensations of uneasiness or nondescript adj. Indescribable.
displeasure in. nonentity n. A person or thing of little or no
network n. Anything that presents a system of account.
cross- lines. Nonetheless – nevertheless
neural adj. Pertaining to the nerves or nervous nonpareil n. One who or that which is of
system. unequaled excellence.
Nonplus - Be confusing or perplexing to; cause Oaf - a man who is rough or clumsy and
to be unable to think clearly unintelligent.
non-resident adj. Not residing within a given oaken adj. Made of or from oak.
jurisdiction. oakum n. Hemp-fiber obtained by untwisting and
norm n. A model. picking out loosely the yarns of old hemp rope.
normalcy n. The state of being normal. obdurate adj. Impassive to feelings of humanity
Norman adj. Of or peculiar to Normandy, in or pity.
northern France. obelisk n. A square shaft with pyramidal top,
nostrum n. Any scheme or recipe of a charlatan usually monumental or commemorative.
character. obese adj. Exceedingly fat.
Notch - The location in a range of mountains of a obesity n. Excessive fatness.
geological formation that is lower than the Obit - A notice of someone's death; usually
surrounding peaks (mountain pass), A small cut includes a short biography
noticeable adj. Perceptible. obituary adj. A published notice of a death.
Notion – feeling, belief, impression objective adj. Grasping and representing facts
notorious adj. Unfavorably known to the general as they are.
public. objector n. One who objects, as to a proposition,
Notwithstanding – nevertheless measure, or ruling.
novellette n. A short novel. obligate v. To hold to the fulfillment of duty.
novice n. A beginner in any business or obligatory adj. Binding in law or conscience.
occupation. oblique adj. Slanting; said of lines.
nowadays adv. In the present time or age. obliterate v. To cause to disappear.
nowhere adv. In no place or state. oblivion n. The state of having passed out of the
noxious adj. Hurtful. memory or of being utterly forgotten. 66
nuance n. A slight degree of difference in oblong adj. Longer than broad: applied most
anything perceptible to the sense of the mind. commonly to rectangular objects considerably
nucleus n. A central point or part about which elongated
matter is aggregated. obnoxious adj. Detestable.
nude adj. Naked. Obscurantist – cheater, beguiler
Nudge – prod , A slight push or shake obsequies n. Funeral rites.
Nugatory – of no real value obsequious adj. Showing a servile readiness to
nuisance n. That which annoys, vexes, or fall in with the wishes or will of another.
irritates. observance n. A traditional form or customary
numeration n. The act or art of reading or act.
naming numbers. observant adj. Quick to notice.
numerical adj. Of or pertaining to number. observatory n. A building designed for
nunnery n. A convent for nuns. systematic astronomical observations.
nuptial adj. Of or pertaining to marriage, obsolescence n. The condition or process of
especially to the marriage ceremony. gradually falling into disuse.
nurture n. The process of fostering or promoting obsolescent adj. Passing out of use, as a word.
growth. obsolete adj. No longer practiced or accepted.
nutriment n. That which nourishes. obstetrician n. A practitioner of midwifery.
nutritive adj. Having nutritious properties. obstetrics n. The branch of medical science
Nuts – insane concerned with the treatment and care of women
during pregnancy.
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obstinacy n. Stubborn adherence to opinion, odorous adj. Having an odor, especially a
arising from conceit or the desire to have one's fragrant one.
own way. Odyssey - A long, wandering, and eventful
obstreperous adj. Boisterous. journey
obstruct v. To fill with impediments so as to off adj. Farther or more distant.
prevent passage, either wholly or in part. offhand adv. Without preparation.
obstruction n. Hindrance. Officialdom - People elected or appointed to
obtrude v. To be pushed or to push oneself into administer a government
undue prominence. officiate v. To act as an officer or leader.
obtrusive adj. Tending to be pushed or to push officious adj. Intermeddling with what is not
oneself into undue prominence. one's concern.
obvert v. To turn the front or principal side of (a Offset - Compensate for or counterbalance, A
thing) toward any person or object. compensating equivalent, The time when
obviate v. To clear away or provide for, as an something begins
objection or difficulty. offshoot n. Something that branches off from the
occasion n. An important event or celebration. parent stock.
Occident n. The countries lying west of Asia and Oft – short of ‘Often’
the Turkish dominions. ogre n. A demon or monster that was supposed
Occlude - Block passage through, to jam to devour human beings.
occlude v. To absorb, as a gas by a metal. ointment n. A fatty preparation with a butter-like
occult adj. Existing but not immediately consistency in which a medicinal substance
perceptible. exists.
occupant n. A tenant in possession of property, olfactory adj. of or pertaining to the sense of
as distinguished from the actual owner. smell. 67
occurrence n. A happening. olive-branch n. A branch of the olive-tree, as an
octagon n. A figure with eight sides and eight emblem of peace.
angles. ominous adj. Portentous.
octave n. A note at this interval above or below omission n. Exclusion.
any other, considered in relation to that other. omnipotence n. Unlimited and universal power.
octavo n. A book, or collection of paper in which Omnipotent adj. Possessed of unlimited and
the sheets are so folded as to make eight leaves. universal power.
octogenarian adj. A person of between eighty omniscience n. Unlimited or infinite knowledge.
and ninety years. omniscient adj. Characterized by unlimited or
ocular adj. Of or pertaining to the eye. infinite knowledge.
oculist n. One versed or skilled in treating omnivorous adj. Eating or living upon food of all
diseases of the eye. kinds indiscriminately.
Oddity - A strange attitude or habit, Eccentricity Oncology - The branch of medicine concerned
that is not easily explained with the study and treatment of tumors
oddity n. A weirdness. One-off - A happening that occurs only once and
ode n. The form of lyric poetry anciently intended is not repeated
to be sung. onerous adj. Burdensome or oppressive.
odious adj. Hateful. onrush n. Onset.
odium n. A feeling of extreme repugnance, or of Onset - The beginning or early stages, (military)
dislike and disgust. an offensive against an enemy (using weapons)
odoriferous adj. Having or diffusing an odor or onslaught n. A violent onset.
scent, especially an agreeable one. onus n. A burden or responsibility.
opalescence n. The property of combined
refraction and reflection of light, resulting in oration n. An elaborate or formal public speech.
smoky tints. orator n. One who delivers an elaborate or
Oodles - A large number or amount formal speech.
Oomph - Attractiveness to the opposite sex , oratorio n. A composition for solo voices,
The activeness of an energetic personality chorus, and orchestra, generally taken from the
opaque adj. Impervious to light. Scriptures.
Op-ed - opposite the editorial, usually an article oratory n. The art of public speaking.
expressing personal opinions Ordain – to order, Issue an order
operate v. To put in action and supervise the ordeal - A severe or trying experience
working of. ordeal n. Anything that severely tests courage,
operative adj. Active. strength, patience, conscience, etc.
operator n. One who works with or controls ordinal n. That form of the numeral that shows
some machine or scientific apparatus. the order of anything in a series, as first, second,
operetta n. A humorous play in dialogue and third.
music, of more than one act. ordination n. A consecration to the ministry.
opinion n. A conclusion or judgment held with ordnance n. A general name for all kinds of
confidence, but falling short of positive weapons and their appliances used in war.
knowledge. orgies n. Wild or wanton revelry.
opponent n. One who supports the opposite Orgy - excessive indulgence in a specified
side in a debate, discussion, struggle, or sport. activity
opportune adj. Especially fit as occurring, said, origin n. The beginning of that which becomes
or done at the right moment. or is made to be.
opportunist n. One who takes advantage of original adj. Not copied nor produced by
circumstances to gain his ends. imitation. 68
opportunity n. Favorable or advantageous originate v. To cause or constitute the beginning
chance or opening. or first stage of the existence of.
opposite adj. Radically different or contrary in Ornate - Marked by elaborate rhetoric and
action or movement. elaborated with decorative details, Highly or
opprobrium n. The state of being scornfully excessively decorated
reproached or accused of evil. orthodox adj. Holding the commonly accepted
optic n. Pertaining to the eye or vision. faith.
optician n. One who makes or deals in optical Ornery - Having a difficult and contrary
instruments or eye-glasses. disposition
optics n. The science that treats of light and orthodoxy n. Acceptance of the common faith.
vision, and all that is connected with sight. orthogonal adj. Having or determined by right
optimism n. The view that everything in nature angles.
and the history of mankind is ordered for the orthopedic adj. Relating to the correcting or
best. preventing of deformity
option n. The right, power, or liberty of choosing. orthopedist n. One who practices the correcting
optometry n. Measurement of the powers of or preventing of deformity
vision. oscillate v. To swing back and forth.
opulence n. Affluence. osculate v. To kiss.
opulent adj. Wealthy. ossify v. to convert into bone.
oral adj. Uttered through the mouth. ostentation n. A display dictated by vanity and
orate v. To deliver an elaborate or formal public intended to invite applause or flattery.
speech. ostracism n. Exclusion from intercourse or
favor, as in society or politics.
ostracize v. To exclude from public or private outskirt n. A border region.
favor. Outsource - Obtain goods or services from an
ought v. To be under moral obligation to be or outside supplier; to contract work out
do. outstretch v. To extend.
oust v. To eject. Outstrip - Be or do something to a greater
outage - A temporary suspension of operation, degree
The amount of something lost outstrip v. To go beyond.
out-and-out adv. Genuinely. outweigh v. To surpass in importance or
outbreak n. A sudden and violent breaking forth, excellence.
as of something that has been pent up or Overdo - Do something to an excessive degree
restrained. overdose n. An excessive dose, usually so large
outburst n. A violent issue, especially of passion a dose of a medicine that its effect is toxic.
in an individual. overeat v. To eat to excess.
Outcast - A person who is rejected (from society overhang n. A portion of a structure which
or home), Excluded from a society projects or hangs over.
Outcrop - The part of a rock formation that overleap v. To leap beyond.
appears above the surface of the surrounding overlord n. One who holds supremacy over
land another.
outcry n. A vehement or loud cry or clamor. overpass v. To pass across or over, as a river.
outdo v. To surpass. overpay v. To pay or reward in excess.
Outfit - Any cohesive unit such as a military overpower v. To gain supremacy or victory over
company, Provide with (something) usually for a by superior power.
specific purpose overproduction n. Excessive production.
Outfox - Beat through cleverness and wit Overreach - Fail by aiming too high or trying too 69
Outlander – a foreigner hard, Beat through cleverness and wit, To reach
outlandish adj. Of barbarous, uncouth, and or extend over or beyond.
unfamiliar aspect or action. overreach v. To stretch out too far.
outlast v. To last longer than. Overrule – override, rule against
outlaw n. A habitual lawbreaker. overrun v. To infest or ravage.
outlive v. To continue to exist after. oversee v. To superintend.
Outlying – far, Relatively far from a center or overseer n. A supervisor.
middle overshadow v. To cast into the shade or render
out-of-the-way adj. Remotely situated. insignificant by comparison.
outpost n. A detachment of troops stationed at a Oversight – supervise, A mistake resulting from
distance from the main body to guard against inattention
surprise. Overstate - To enlarge beyond bounds or the
outrage n. A gross infringement of morality or truth, exaggerate
decency. overstride v. To step beyond.
outrageous adj. Shocking in conduct. Overt – opposite to covert
outreach v. To reach or go beyond. overthrow v. To vanquish an established ruler or
outride v. To ride faster than. government.
outrigger n. A part built or arranged to project Overture - Something that serves as a preceding
beyond a natural outline for support. event or introduces what follows, tentative
Outright – at once, directly, immediately, suggestion designed to elicit the reactions of
instantly, right away, Without restrictions, others
stipulations or further payments overweight n. Preponderance.
Outset - beginning of something
Own up - Admit or acknowledge a wrongdoing or panel n. A rectangular piece set in or as in a
error frame.
Pander - Yield (to); give satisfaction to, Arrange
P for sexual partners for others
Pacifist - Someone opposed to violence as a panic n. A sudden, unreasonable, overpowering
means of settling disputes fear.
pacify v. To bring into a peaceful state. panoply n. A full set of armor.
packet n. A bundle, as of letters. panorama n. A series of large pictures
pact n. A covenant. representing a continuous scene.
Padlocks - A detachable lock pantheism n. The worship of nature for itself or
Paean - A formal expression of praise its beauty.
pagan n. A worshiper of false gods. Pantheon n. A circular temple at Rome with a
Pageant - A rich and spectacular ceremony fine Corinthian portico and a great domed roof.
palate n. The roof of the mouth. pantomime n. Sign-language.
palatial adj. Magnificent. pantoscope n. A very wide-angled photographic
paleontology n. The branch of biology that lens.
treats of ancient life and fossil organisms. papacy n. The official head of the Roman
palette n. A thin tablet, with a hole for the thumb, Catholic Church.
upon which artists lay their colors for painting. papyrus n. The writing-paper of the ancient
palinode n. A retraction. Egyptians, and later of the Romans.
Palette - Board that provides a flat surface on parable n. A brief narrative founded on real
which artists mix paints and the range of colors scenes or events usually with a moral.
used, The range of color characteristic of a Paradigm – an example or epitome ,, The
particular artist, painting or school of art
Pall – curtain, Become less interesting or
generally accepted perspective of a particular 70
discipline at a given time
attractive, A sudden numbing dread paradox n. A statement or doctrine seemingly in
pall v. To make dull by satiety. contradiction to the received belief.
palliate v. To cause to appear less guilty. paragon n. A model of excellence.
pallid adj. Of a pale or wan appearance. parallel v. To cause to correspond or lie in the
palpable n. perceptible by feeling or touch. same direction and equidistant in all parts.
palsy n. Paralysis. parallelism n. Essential likeness.
paly adj. Lacking color or brilliancy. paralysis n. Loss of the power of contractility in
pamper - Treat with excessive indulgence the voluntary or involuntary muscles.
pamphlet n. A brief treatise or essay, usually on paralyze v. To deprive of the power to act.
a subject of current interest. paramount adj. Supreme in authority.
pamphleteer v. To compose or issue pamphlets, paramour n. One who is unlawfully and
especially controversial ones. immorally a lover or a mistress.
panacea n. A remedy or medicine proposed for Paramount - Having superior power and
or professing to cure all diseases. influence
Panache - Distinctive and stylish elegance paraphernalia n. Miscellaneous articles of
Pan-American adj. Including or pertaining to the equipment or adornment.
whole of America, both North and South. paraphrase v. Translate freely.
pandemic adj. Affecting a whole people or all pare v. To cut, shave, or remove (the outside)
classes, as a disease. from anything.
pandemonium n. A fiendish or riotous uproar. parentage n. The relation of parent to child, of
panegyric n. A formal and elaborate eulogy, the producer to the produced, or of cause to
written or spoken, of a person or of an act. effect.
Pariah n. A member of a degraded class; a Pat - Touch or squeeze fondly or playfully, Hit
social outcast. lightly
Parish – a local church community, a community Patch - A small area of ground covered by
Parisian adj. Of or pertaining to the city of Paris. specific vegetation, A period of indeterminate
parity n. Equality, as of condition or rank. length (usually short) marked by some action or
parlance n. Mode of speech. condition, bandage, Repair by adding pieces, to
parley – a negotiation between enemies join or unite the pieces of
parley v. To converse in. Patchy - Irregular or uneven in quality, texture,
parliament n. A legislative body. etc.
parlor n. A room for reception of callers or patently – evidently or obviously
entertainment of guests. paternal adj. Fatherly.
Parlous - Fraught with danger paternity n. Fatherhood.
parody v. To render ludicrous by imitating the pathos n. The quality in any form of
language of. representation that rouses emotion or sympathy.
paronymous adj. Derived from the same root or patriarch n. The chief of a tribe or race who
primitive word. rules by paternal right.
paroxysm n. A sudden outburst of any kind of patrician adj. Of senatorial or noble rank.
activity. patrimony n. An inheritance from an ancestor,
parricide n. The murder of a parent. especially from one's father.
parse v. To describe, as a sentence, by patriotism n. Love and devotion to one's
separating it into its elements and describing country.
each word. patronize v. To exercise an arrogant
parsimonious adj. Unduly sparing in the use or condescension toward.
expenditure of money. patronymic adj. Formed after one's father's 71
Part and parcel - an integral or essential part of name.
something patter v. To mumble something over and over.
partible adj. Separable. paucity n. Fewness.
participant n. One having a share or part. pauper n. One without means of support.
participate v. To receive or have a part or share pauperism n. Dependence on charity.
of. pavilion n. An open structure for temporary
partisan adj. Characterized by or exhibiting shelter.
undue or unreasoning devotion to a party. payee n. A person to whom money has been or
passible adj. Capable of feeling of suffering. is to be paid.
passive adj. Unresponsive. peaceable adj. Tranquil.
partition n. That which separates anything into peaceful adj. Tranquil.
distinct parts. Peach - A very attractive or seductive looking
Pastiche - A musical composition consisting of a woman
series of songs or other musical pieces from peccable adj. Capable of sinning.
various sources, A work of art that imitates the peccadillo n. A small breach of propriety or
style of some previous work principle.
Pastor - A person authorized to conduct religious peccant adj. Guilty.
worship ( Curate, Minister ) pectoral adj. Pertaining to the breast or thorax.
pastoral adj. Having the spirit or sentiment of pecuniary adj. Consisting of money.
rural life. pedagogics n. The science and art of teaching.
Pasty – pallid (Abnormally deficient in color as pedagogue n. A schoolmaster.
suggesting physical or emotional distress ) pedagogy n. The science and art of teaching

pedal n. A lever for the foot usually applied only penitence n. Sorrow for sin with desire to amend
to musical instruments, cycles, and other and to atone.
machines. penitential adj. Pertaining to sorrow for sin with
pedant n. A scholar who makes needless and desire to amend and to atone.
inopportune display of his learning. pennant n. A small flag.
peddle v. To go about with a small stock of pension n. A periodical allowance to an
goods to sell. individual on account of past service done by
peddler n. One who travels from house to house him/her.
with an assortment of goods for retail. pentad n. The number five.
pedestal n. A base or support as for a column, pentagon n. A figure, especially, with five angles
statue, or vase. and five sides.
pedestrian n. One who journeys on foot. pentagram n. A figure having five points or
pediatrics n. The department of medical science lobes.
that relates to the treatment of diseases of pentahedron n. A solid bounded by five plane
childhood. faces.
pedigree n. One's line of ancestors. pentameter n. In prosody, a line of verse
Peek - A secret look ( Peep ), Throw a glance at; containing five units or feet.
take a brief look at pentathlon n. The contest of five associated
peerage n. The nobility. exercises in the great games and the same
peerless adj. Of unequaled excellence or worth. contestants.
peevish adj. Petulant. (irritable) Pent-up - Characterized by or showing the
Pell-mell - - In a wild or reckless manner suppression of impulses or emotions
Pellucid – (of language) transparently clear; penultimate adj. A syllable or member of a
easily understandable, Transmitting light; able to series that is last but one. 72
be seen through with clarity Penumbra - A fringe region of partial shadow
pellucid adj. Glowing. around an umbra
Pelt - Attack and bombard with or as if with penurious adj. Excessively sparing in the use of
missiles (pepper) money.
penalty n. The consequences that follow the penury n. Indigence.
transgression of natural or divine law. Pep - Liveliness and energy
penance n. Punishment to which one voluntarily Pep up - Make more interesting or lively, Spur on
submits or subjects himself as an expression of or encourage especially by cheers and shouts
penitence. Pepper - Attack and bombard with or as if with
Penchant - A strong liking missiles, Add (something) at frequent intervals
pendant n. Anything that hangs from something perambulate v. To walk about.
else, either for ornament or for use. Perambulation - A leisurely walk (usually in
pendulous adj. Hanging, especially so as to some public place), A walk around a territory (a
swing by an attached end or part. parish, manor or forest etc.) in order to officially
pendulum n. A weight hung on a rod, serving by assert and record its boundaries
its oscillation to regulate the rate of a clock. perceive v. To have knowledge of, or receive
penetrable adj. That may be pierced by impressions concerning, through the medium of
physical, moral, or intellectual force. the body senses.
penetrate v. To enter or force a way into the perceptible adj. Cognizable.
interior parts of. perception n. Knowledge through the senses of
penetration n. Discernment. the existence and properties of matter or the
peninsular adj. Pertaining to a piece of land external world.
almost surrounded by water.
Perch - Sit, as on a branch, to come to rest, persiflage n. Banter.
settle, persist v. To continue steadfast against
percipience n. The act of perceiving. opposition.
percipient n. One who or that which perceives. persistence n. A fixed adherence to a resolve,
percolate v. To filter. course of conduct, or the like.
percolator n. A filter. personage n. A man or woman as an individual,
percussion n. The sharp striking of one body especially one of rank or high station.
against another. personal adj. Not general or public.
peremptory adj. Precluding question or appeal. personality n. The attributes, taken collectively,
perennial adj. Continuing though the year or that make up the character and nature of an
through many years. individual.
perfectible adj. Capable of being made perfect. personnel n. The force of persons collectively
perfidy n. Treachery. employed in some service.
Perforate – to make a hole perspective n. The relative importance of facts
perforate v. To make a hole or holes through. or matters from any special point of view.
perform v. To accomplish. perspicacious adj. Astute.
perfumery n. The preparation of perfumes. Perspicacity – Shrewdness, Intelligence
Perfunctory – Unenthusiastic, Hasty manifested by being smart
perhaps adv. Possibly. perspicacity n. Acuteness or discernment.
perigee n. The point in the orbit of the moon perspicuous adj. Lucid.
when it is nearest the earth. perspiration n. Sweat.
periodicity n. The habit or characteristic of perspire v. To excrete through the pores of the
recurrence at regular intervals. skin.
peripatetic adj. Walking about. persuadable adj. capable of influencing to action 73
perjure v. To swear falsely to. by entreaty, statement, or anything that moves
perjury n. A solemn assertion of a falsity. the feelings.
permanence n. A continuance in the same state, persuade v. To win the mind of by argument,
or without any change that destroys the essential eloquence, evidence, or reflection.
form or nature. pertinacious adj. Persistent or unyielding.
permanent adj. Durable. pertinacity n. Unyielding adherence.
permeate v. To pervade. Pertinacity - Persistent determination
permissible adj. That may be allowed. pertinent adj. Relevant.
permutation n. Reciprocal change, different perturb v. To disturb greatly.
ordering of same items. perturbation n. Mental excitement or confusion.
pernicious adj. Tending to kill or hurt. perusal n. The act of reading carefully or
perpendicular adj. Straight up and down. thoughtfully.
perpetrator n. The doer of a wrong or a criminal pervade v. To pass or spread through every
act. part.
perpetuate v. To preserve from extinction or pervasion n. The state of spreading through
oblivion. every part.
perquisite n. Any profit from service beyond the pervasive adj. Thoroughly penetrating or
amount fixed as salary or wages. permeating.
persecution n. Harsh or malignant oppression. perverse adj. Unreasonable.
perseverance n. A persistence in purpose and perversion n. Diversion from the true meaning
effort. or proper purpose.
persevere v. To continue striving in spite of perversity n. Wickedness.
discouragements.
pervert n. One who has forsaken a doctrine phlegmatic adj. Not easily roused to feeling or
regarded as true for one esteemed false. action.
pervious adj. Admitting the entrance or passage phonetic adj. Representing articulate sounds or
of another substance. speech.
Pesky - Causing irritation or annoyance phonic adj. Pertaining to the nature of sound.
Pestilence - Any epidemic disease with a high phonogram n. A graphic character symbolizing
death rate, A pernicious and malign influence an articulate sound.
that is hard to get rid of ( Canker ) phonology n. The science of human vocal
pestilence n. A raging epidemic. sounds.
pestilent adj. Having a malign influence or phosphorescence n. The property of emitting
effect. light.
pestilential adj. having the nature of or breeding photoelectric adj. Pertaining to the combined
pestilence. action of light and electricity.
peter v. To fail or lose power, efficiency, or photometer n. Any instrument for measuring the
value. intensity of light or comparing the intensity of two
petrify v. To convert into a substance of stony lights.
hardness and character. photometry n. The art of measuring the intensity
petulance n. The character or condition of being of light.
impatient, capricious or petulant. physicist n. A specialist in the science that
petulant adj. Displaying impatience. treats of the phenomena associated with matter
Pews - Long bench with backs; used in church and energy.
by the congregation, church bench physics n. The science that treats of the
pharmacopoeia n. A book containing the phenomena associated with matter and energy.
formulas and methods of preparation of physiocracy n. The doctrine that land and its 74
medicines for the use of druggists. products are the only true wealth.
pharmacy n. The art or business of physiognomy n. The external appearance
compounding and dispensing medicines. merely.
phenomenal adj. Extraordinary or marvelous. physiography n. Description of nature.
phenomenon n. Any unusual occurrence. physiology n. The science of organic functions.
philander v. To play at courtship with a woman. physique n. The physical structure or
philanthropic adj. Benevolent. organization of a person.
philanthropist n. One who endeavors to help his picayune adj. Of small value.
fellow men. piccolo n. A small flute.
philanthropy n. Active humanitarianism. piece n. A loose or separated part, as
philately n. The study and collection of stamps. distinguished from the whole or the mass.
philharmonic adj. Fond of music. Piecemeal – one thing at a time
philogynist n. One who is fond of women. Pier - platform built out from the shore into the
philologist n. An expert in linguistics. water and supported by piles, wharf
philology n. The study of language in pillage n. Open robbery, as in war.
connection with history and literature. Pillory - Expose to ridicule or public scorn,
philosophize v. To seek ultimate causes and Criticize harshly or violently
principles. pillory n. A wooden framework in which an
philosophy n. The general principles, laws, or offender is fastened to boards and is exposed to
causes that furnish the rational explanation of public scorn.
anything. pincers n. An instrument having two lever-
phishing - The luring of an internet user to handles and two jaws working on a pivot.
reveal personal details Pinch – arrest, emergency, irritate
pinchers n. An instrument having two jaws plausible adj. Seeming likely to be true, though
working on a pivot. open to doubt.
pinnacle n. A high or topmost point, as a playful adj. Frolicsome.
mountain-peak. playwright n. A maker of plays for the stage.
pioneer n. One among the first to explore a plea n. An argument to obtain some desired
country. action.
pious adj. Religious. pleasant adj. Agreeable.
Piquant – pungent, Attracting or delighting ( pleasurable adj. Affording gratification.
engaging ) plebeian adj. Common.
Pique - A sudden outburst of anger, Cause to Plebiscite - A vote by the electorate determining
feel resentment or indignation public opinion on a question of national
pique v. To excite a slight degree of anger in. importance
piteous adj. Compassionate. pledgee n. The person to whom anything is
Pit - Set into opposition or rivalry pledged.
Pit/inferno – hell pledgeor n. One who gives a pledge.
Piteous - Deserving or inciting pity plenary adj. Entire.
Pithy – Concise and full of meaning ( terse ) plenipotentiary n. A person fully empowered to
pitiable adj. Contemptible. transact any business.
pitiful adj. Wretched. plenitude n. Abundance.
pitiless adj. Hard-hearted. plenteous adj. Abundant.
Pittance -- An inadequate payment Plod - Walk heavily and firmly, as when weary,
placate v. To bring from a state of angry or or through mud
hostile feeling to one of patience or friendliness. Plodding - Hard monotonous routine work, The
placid adj. Serene. act of walking with a slow heavy gait, (of 75
plagiarism n. The stealing of passages from the movement) slow and laborious
writings of another and publishing them as one's Plum – Exactly, A highly desirable position or
own. assignment
Plague - Cause to suffer a blight, Annoy plumb n. A weight suspended by a line to test
continually or chronically the verticality of something.
Plaintiff - (law) a person who brings an action in Plummet - Drop sharply
a court of law soundings, adjusting walls to the vertical.
Plangent - Loud and resounding pluperfect adj. Expressing past time or action
planisphere n. A polar projection of the heavens prior to some other past time or action.
on a chart. Plunge - Thrust or throw into, Drop steeply ,
Plank - An endorsed policy in the platform of a devout fully to,
political party, Set (something or oneself) down Plunk - Drop steeply, Set (something or oneself)
with or as if with a noise ( Plunk ) down with,
plasticity n. The property of some substances plural adj. Containing or consisting of more than
through which the form of the mass can readily one.
be changed. plurality n. A majority.
Plateau - A relatively flat highland, a state of little Plutocracy - A political system governed by the
or no change following a period of activity or wealthy people
progress. pneumatic adj. Pertaining to or consisting of air
platitude n. A written or spoken statement that is or gas.
flat, dull, or commonplace. Pock - Mark with a scar, Used of paved surfaces
plaudit n. An expression of applause. having holes or pits (pocked)
Plaudits - Enthusiastic approval Pod - A group of aquatic mammals
Podcast - Distribute (multimedia files) over the pompous adj. Marked by an assumed
internet for playback on a mobile device or a stateliness and impressiveness of manner.
personal computer ponder v. To meditate or reflect upon.
poesy n. Poetry. ponderous adj. Unusually weighty or forcible.
poetaster n. An inferior poet. pontiff n. The Pope.
poetic adj. Pertaining to poetry. Pontoon - a floating structure (as a flat-bottomed
poetics n. The rules and principles of poetry. boat
Pogrom - Organized persecution of an populace n. The common people.
ethnic group (especially Jews) populous adj. Containing many inhabitants,
poignancy n. Severity or acuteness, especially especially in proportion to the territory.
of pain or grief. Pore - Direct one's attention on something
poignant adj. Severely painful or acute to the portend v. To indicate as being about to happen,
spirit. especially by previous signs.
poise – (Be motionless, in suspension) / Prepare portent n. Anything that indicates what is to
(oneself) for something unpleasant or difficult, happen.
Cause to be balanced or suspended, Hold or Portfolio - A large, flat, thin case for carrying
carry in equilibrium loose papers, drawings or maps; usually leather,
poise n. Equilibrium. A set of pieces of creative work collected to be
poised - Marked by balance or equilibrium and shown to potential customers or employers, A list
readiness for action, In full control of your of the financial assets held by an individual or a
faculties bank or other financial institution, The role of the
polar adj. Pertaining to the poles of a sphere, head of a government department
especially of the earth. posit v. To present in an orderly manner.
polemics n. The art of controversy or position n. The manner in which a thing is 76
disputation. placed.
pollen n. The fine dust-like grains or powder positive adj. Free from doubt or hesitation.
formed within the anther of a flowering plant. posse n. A force of men.
pollute v. To contaminate. possess v. To own.
polyarchy n. Government by several or many possession n. The having, holding, or detention
persons of what-ever class. of property in one's power or command.
polygamy n. the fact or condition of having more possessive adj. Pertaining to the having,
than one wife or husband at once. holding, or detention of property in one's power
polyglot adj. Speaking several tongues. or command.
polygon n. A figure having many angles. possessor n. One who owns, enjoys, or controls
polyhedron n. A solid bounded by plane faces, anything, as property.
especially by more than four. possible adj. Being not beyond the reach of
polysyllable adj. Having several syllables, power natural, moral, or supernatural.
especially more than three syllables. postdate v. To make the date of any writing later
polytechnic adj. Pertaining to, embracing, or than the real date.
practicing many arts. posterior n. The hinder part.
polytheism n. The doctrine or belief that there postgraduate adj. Pertaining to studies that are
are more gods than one. pursued after receiving a degree.
pommel v. To beat with something thick or postscript n. Something added to a letter after
bulky. the writer's signature.
pomposity n. The quality of being marked by an Posture – mental attitude, to act/speak artificially
assumed stateliness and impressiveness of or affectedly
manner.
Potable - Suitable for drinking, Any liquid preclude v. To prevent.
suitable for drinking Precocious - Characterized by or characteristic
potency n. Power. of exceptionally early development or maturity
potent adj. Physically powerful. (especially in mental aptitude)
potentate n. One possessed of great power or Precocity - Intelligence achieved far ahead of
sway. normal developmental schedules
potential n. Anything that may be possible. Precursor - Something that precedes and
potion n. A dose of liquid medicine. indicates the approach of something or someone
Pouch - A small or medium size container for precursor n. A forerunner or herald.
holding or carrying things, An enclosed space predatory adj. Prone to pillaging.
Poultice – Plaster ( Medical ) predecessor n. An incumbent of a given office
Pout - Be in a huff and display one's displeasure, previous to another.
Make a sad face and thrust out one's lower lip predicament n. A difficult, trying situation or
powerless adj. Impotent. plight.
practicable adj. Feasible. predicate v. To state as belonging to something.
Prank - Acting like a clown or buffoon, Dress or predict v. To foretell.
decorate showily or gaudily prediction n. A prophecy.
prate v. To talk about vainly or foolishly. predominance n. Ascendancy or
Prattle - Speak (about unimportant matters) preponderance.
rapidly and incessantly,, Idle or foolish and predominant adj. Superior in power, influence,
irrelevant talk effectiveness, number, or degree.
prattle v. To utter in simple or childish talk. predominate v. To be chief in importance,
preamble n. A statement introductory to and quantity, or degree.
explanatory of what follows. preeminence n. Special eminence. 77
precarious adj. Perilous. preempt v. To secure the right of preference in
precaution n. A provision made in advance for the purchase of public land.
some possible emergency or danger. preemption n. The right or act of purchasing
precede v. To happen first. before others.
precedence n. Priority in place, time, or rank. preengage v. To preoccupy.
precedent n. An instance that may serve as a preestablish v. To settle or arrange beforehand.
guide or basis for a rule. preexist v. To exist at a period or in a state
Precedent - An example that is used to justify earlier than something else.
similar occurrences at a later time, a law preexistence n. Existence antecedent to
established by following earlier judicial decisions something.
precedential adj. Of the nature of an instance preface n. A brief explanation or address to the
that may serve as a guide or basis for a rule. reader, at the beginning of a book.
precession n. The act of going forward. prefatory adj. Pertaining to a brief explanation to
precipice n. A high and very steep or the reader at the beginning of a book.
approximately vertical cliff. prefer v. To hold in higher estimation.
precipitant adj. Moving onward quickly and preferable adj. More desirable than others.
heedlessly. preference n. An object of favor or choice.
precipitate v. To force forward prematurely. preferential adj. Possessing, giving, or
precise adj. Exact. constituting preference or priority.
Precipitous – very steep, Done with very great preferment n. Preference.
haste and without due deliberation prefix v. To attach at the beginning.
precision n. Accuracy of limitation, definition, or prehensible adj. Capable of being grasped.
adjustment. prehensile adj. Adapted for grasping or holding.
prehension n. The act of laying hold of or prescription n. An authoritative direction.
grasping. presentient adj. Perceiving or feeling
Prejudice – injure, harm, damage, Preconceived beforehand.
opinion not based on reason or experience. presentiment n. Threatening.
prelacy n. A system of church government. presentment n. Resemblance.
prelate n. One of a higher order of clergy having preservation n. Conservation.
direct authority over other clergy. presumption n. That which may be logically
prelude n. An introductory or opening assumed to be true until disproved.
performance. presumptuous adj. Assuming too much.
premature adj. Coming too soon. pretension n. A bold or presumptuous assertion.
premier adj. First in rank or position. pretentious adj. Marked by pretense, conceit, or
Premise - Set forth beforehand, A statement that display.
is assumed to be true and from which a Presumptuous – extremely forward or bold
conclusion can be drawn Pretension - The advancing of a claim, A false
premise n. A judgment as a conclusion. or unsupportable quality
Premonition - A feeling of evil to come, An early Pretentious - Intended to attract notice and
warning about a future event impress others, tawdry or vulgar
preoccupation n. The state of having the mind, Preternatural - Surpassing the ordinary or
attention, or inclination preoccupied. normal
Preoccupied - Deeply absorbed in thought, pretext n. A fictitious reason or motive.
Having or showing excessive or compulsive prevalence n. Frequency.
concern with something prevalent adj. Of wide extent or frequent
preoccupy v. To fill the mind of a person to the occurrence.
exclusion of other subjects. prevaricate v. To use ambiguous or evasive 78
Preordain - determine beforehand language for the purpose of deceiving or
preordain v. To foreordain. diverting attention.
preparation n. An act or proceeding designed to prevention n. Thwarting.
bring about some event. prickle v. To puncture slightly with fine, sharp
preparatory adj. Having to do with what is points.
preliminary. priggish adj. Conceited.
preponderant adj. Prevalent. prim adj. Stiffly proper.
preponderate v. To exceed in influence or prima adj. First.
power. primer n. An elementary reading-book for
prepossession n. A preconceived liking. children.
preposterous adj. Utterly ridiculous or absurd. primeval adj. Belonging to the first ages.
prerogative adj. Having superior rank or primitive adj. Pertaining to the beginning or
precedence. early times.
Preposterous - Incongruous; inviting ridicule principal adj. Most important.
presage v. To foretell. principality n. The territory of a reigning prince.
prescience n. Knowledge of events before they principle n. A general truth or proposition.
take place. priory n. A monastic house.
prescient adj. Foreknowing. pristine adj. Primitive.
prescript adj. Prescribed as a rule or model. privateer n. A vessel owned and officered by
prescriptible adj. Derived from authoritative private persons, but carrying on maritime war.
direction. privilege n. A right or immunity not enjoyed by
all, or that may be enjoyed only under special
conditions.
privity n. Knowledge shared with another or profuse adj. Produced or displayed in
others regarding a private matter. overabundance.
privy adj. Participating with another or others in progeny n. Offspring.
the knowledge of a secret transaction. progression n. A moving forward or proceeding
probate adj. Relating to making proof, as of a in course.
will. prohibition n. A decree or an order forbidding
probation n. Any proceeding designed to something.
ascertain or test character, qualification, or the prohibitionist n. One who favors the prohibition
like. by law of the manufacture and sale of alcoholic
probe v. To search through and through. beverages.
probity n. Virtue or integrity tested and prohibitory adj. Involving or equivalent to
confirmed. prohibition, especially of the sale of alcoholic
procedure n. A manner or method of acting. beverages.
proceed v. To renew motion or action, as after Projection – a conclusion
rest or interruption. proletarian n. A person of the lowest or poorest
proclamation n. Any announcement made in a class.
public manner. prolific adj. Producing offspring or fruit.
procrastinate v. To put off till tomorrow or till a prolix adj. Verbose.
future time. prologue n. A prefatory statement or explanation
procrastination n. Delay. to a poem, discourse, or performance.
proctor n. An agent acting for another. prolong v. To extend in time or duration.
Prod- Urge on; cause to act, Anything that promenade v. To walk for amusement or
inspires, motivates or drives you to do exercise.
something. Push suddenly or strongly with a prominence n. The quality of being noticeable or 79
finger or something pointed distinguished.
prodigal n. One wasteful or extravagant, prominent adj. Conspicuous in position,
especially in the use of money or property. character, or importance.
prodigious adj. Immense. Promiscuity - Indulging in sexual relations
prodigy n. A person or thing of very remarkable promiscuous adj. Brought together without
gifts or qualities. order, distinction, or design (for sex).
productive adj. Yielding in abundance. promissory adj. Expressing an engagement to
profession n. Any calling or occupation involving pay.
special mental or other special disciplines. promontory n. A high point of land extending
professor n. A public teacher of the highest outward from the coastline into the sea.
grade in a university or college. promoter n. A furtherer, forwarder, or
proffer v. To offer to another for acceptance. encourager.
proficiency n. An advanced state of Prompt - According to schedule or without delay;
acquirement, as in some knowledge, art, or on time, Ready and willing or quick to act
science. promulgate v. To proclaim.
proficient adj. Possessing ample and ready propaganda n. Any institution or systematic
knowledge or of skill in any art, science, or scheme for propagating a doctrine or system.
industry. propagate v. To spread abroad or from person
profile n. An outline or contour. to person.
profiteer n. One who profits. propel v. To drive or urge forward.
profligacy n. Shameless viciousness. propellant adj. Propelling.
profligate adj. Abandoned to vice. propeller n. One who or that which propels.
prophecy n. Any prediction or foretelling.
prophesy v. To predict or foretell, especially protuberance n. Something that swells out from
under divine inspiration and guidance. a surrounding surface.
propitious adj. Kindly disposed. protuberant adj. Bulging.
proportionate adj. Being in proportion. protuberate v. To swell or bulge beyond the
propriety n. Accordance with recognized usage, surrounding surface.
custom, or principles. Provenance - Where something originated or
Props - Proper respect was nurtured in its early existence
propulsion n. A driving onward or forward. proverb n. A brief, pithy saying, condensing in
prosaic adj. Unimaginative. witty or striking form the wisdom of experience.
proscenium n. That part of the stage between provident adj. Anticipating and making ready for
the curtain and the orchestra. future wants or emergencies.
proscribe v. To reject, as a teaching or a Providence - The guardianship and control
practice, with condemnation or denunciation. exercised by a deity
proscription n. Any act of condemnation and Provident - Providing carefully for the future
rejection from favor and privilege. Providential - Peculiarly fortunate or
proselyte n. One who has been won over from appropriate; as if by divine intervention, Relating
one religious belief to another. to or characteristic of providence
prosody n. The science of poetical forms. provincial adj. Uncultured in thought and
prospector n. One who makes exploration, manner.
search, or examination, especially for minerals. Provision – a stipulated condition
prospectus n. A paper or pamphlet containing Provision - Set aside (money etc.) for the future
information of a proposed undertaking. or a known liability
prostrate adj. Lying prone, or with the head to Provision - The cognitive process of
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Prostrate - Render helpless or defenseless something happening
protagonist n. A leader in any enterprise or proviso n. A clause in a contract, will, etc., by
contest. which its operation is rendered conditional.
Protean - Taking on different forms, Variable provocation n. An action or mode of conduct
protection n. Preservation from harm, danger, that excites resentment.
annoyance, or any other evil. prowess n. Strength, skill, and intrepidity in
protective adj. Sheltering. battle.
protector n. A defender. proximately adv. Immediately.
protégé n. One specially cared for and favored Proximity – propinquity, The region close
by another usually older person. around a person or thing
Protestant n. A Christian who denies the proxy n. A person who is empowered by another
authority of the Pope and holds the right of to represent him or her in a given matter.
special judgment. prudence n. Caution.
protomartyr n. The earliest victim in any cause. prudential adj. Proceeding or marked by
protocol n. A declaration or memorandum of caution.
agreement less solemn and formal than a treaty. prudery n. An undue display of modesty or
protoplasm n. The substance that forms the delicacy.
principal portion of an animal or vegetable cell. Prudish - Exaggeratedly proper
prototype n. A work, original in character, prurient adj. Inclined to lascivious thoughts and
afterward imitated in form or spirit. desires.
protract v. To prolong. Pry - To move or force, especially in an effort to
protrude v. To push out or thrust forth. get something open, Search or inquire in a
protrusion n. The act of protruding. meddlesome way
pseudapostle n. A pretended or false apostle. purgatory n. An intermediate state where souls
pseudonym n. A fictitious name, especially are made fit for paradise or heaven by expiatory
when assumed by a writer. suffering.
pseudonymity n. The state or character of using Purge – Rid of impurities, free from sin
a fictitious name. (Absolve), clear of a charge, oust, Rinse, clean,
Pseudoscience - An activity resembling science or empty with a liquid, evacuate
but based on fallacious assumptions purl v. To cause to whirl, as in an eddy.
psychiatry n. The branch of medicine that purloin v. To steal.
relates to mental disease. purport n. Intent.
psychic adj. Pertaining to the mind or soul. Pursuant - in conformance to or agreement with
psychopathic adj. Morally irresponsible. purveyor n. one who supplies
psychotherapy n. The treatment of mental pusillanimous adj. Without spirit or bravery.
disease. putrescent adj. Undergoing decomposition of
Pub - A building with a bar that is licensed to sell animal or vegetable matter accompanied by fetid
alcoholic drinks ( Tavern ) odors.
pudgy adj. Small and fat. Put off - Hold back to a later time ( Defer ),
puerile adj. Childish. Cause to feel intense dislike or distaste, Avoid or
Puff - Smoke and exhale strongly, Breathe try to avoid fulfilling, answering, or performing
noisily, Praise extravagantly (duties, questions, or issues)
Puffery - exaggerated or false praise Putsch - A sudden and decisive change of
pugnacious adj. Quarrelsome. government illegally or by force
puissant adj. Possessing strength. pyre n. A heap of combustibles arranged for
Pulchritude - Physical beauty (especially of a burning a dead body.
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pulmonary adj. Pertaining to the lungs. on fire.
Pulpit – A platform raised above the pyrotechnic adj. Pertaining to fireworks or their
surrounding level to give prominence to the manufacture.
person on it pyx n. A vessel or casket, usually of precious
Pun - A humorous play on words, Make a metal, in which the host is preserved.
play on words
punctilious adj. Strictly observant of the rules or Q
forms prescribed by law or custom. quackery n. Charlatanry
punctual adj. Observant and exact in points of quadrate v. To divide into quarters.
time. quadruple v. To multiply by four.
pungency n. The quality of affecting the sense Quaff - To swallow hurriedly, greedily or in one
of smell. draught
pungent adj. Affecting the sense of smell. Quagmire - A soft wet area of low-lying land that
punitive adj. Pertaining to punishment. sinks underfoot
pupilage n. The state or period of being a qualification n. A requisite for an employment,
student. position, right, or privilege.
Puppetry - The art of making puppets and qualify v. To endow or furnish with requisite
presenting puppet shows ability, character, knowledge, skill, or
Purchase - A means of exerting influence or possessions.
gaining advantage, The mechanical advantage qualm n. A fit of nausea.
gained by being in a position to use a lever quandary n. A puzzling predicament.
quantity n. Magnitude.

quarantine n. The enforced isolation of any relinquish v. To give up using or having.
person or place infected with contagious reliquary n. A casket, coffer, or repository in
disease. which relics are kept.
quarrelsome adj. Irascible. Rabble – disordered crowd, mob
quarter n. One of four equal parts into which rabid adj. Affected with rabies or hydrophobia.
anything is or may be divided. racy adj. Exciting or exhilarating to the mind.
quarterly adj. Occurring or made at intervals of radiance n. Brilliant or sparkling luster.
three months. Rack –Gouge or Coerce or Extort, Excruciate
quartet n. A composition for four voices or four radiate v. To extend in all directions, as from a
instruments. source or focus.
quarto n. An eight-page newspaper of any size. radical n. One who holds extreme views or
quay n. A wharf or artificial landing-place on the advocates extreme measures.
shore of a harbor or projecting into it. radix n. That from or on which something is
Quash – to put down by force, declare invalid ( developed.
annul ) Raffle off – dispose of in a lottery
querulous adj. Habitually complaining. Rag – bother, A small piece of cloth or paper
query v. To make inquiry. raillery n. Good-humored satire.
queue n. A file of persons waiting in order of Rake - Sweep the length of, Examine hastily,
their arrival, as for admittance. Scrape gently
Quibble – to argue, to quarrel Ramble – wander, roam
quibble n. An utterly trivial distinction or Rambling - Long talk or text without a clear
objection. structure or message
Quickie - Hurried repair Rambunctious - Noisy and lacking in restraint or
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to entrap and destroy Ramification – Consequence, A development
quiescence n. Quiet. that complicates a situation, An arrangement of
Quiescent – Inactive, Quite branching parts
quiet adj. Making no noise. ramify v. To divide or subdivide into branches or
quietus n. A silencing, suppressing, or ending. subdivisions.
quintessence n. The most essential part of ramose adj. Branch-like.
anything. Rampage - Violently angry and destructive
quintet n. Musical composition arranged for five behavior, Act violently, recklessly, or
voices or instruments. destructively
Quip - A witty saying, Witty remark Rampant - Unrestrained and violent
Quirk - A strange attitude or habit, Twist or curve rampart n. A bulwark or construction to oppose
abruptly assault or hostile entry.
quite adv. Fully. Ramshackle - In deplorable condition
Quivering - A shaky motion, Move back and rancor n. Malice.
forth very rapidly Rankle - (of a comment, event, or fact) cause
Quixotic adj. Chivalrous or romantic to a annoyance or resentment that persists.
ridiculous or extravagant degree. rapacious adj. Disposed to seize by violence or
Quorum - A gathering of the minimal number of by unlawful or greedy methods.
members of an organization to conduct business rapid adj. Having great speed.
rapine n. The act of seizing and carrying off
R property by superior force, as in war.
Rapprochement - The reestablishing of cordial
relations
rapt adj. Enraptured. Recapitulate - Summarize briefly, (music) repeat
raptorial adj. Seizing and devouring living prey. an earlier theme of a composition
ration v. To provide with a fixed allowance or recapture v. To capture again.
portion, especially of food. Recast – remodel
rationalism n. The formation of opinions by Recede – retreat, fall back, withdraw, retract
relying upon reason alone, independently of receivable adj. Capable of being or fit to be
authority. received - often money.
raucous adj. Harsh. receptive adj. Having the capacity, quality, or
Ravage - Cause extensive destruction or ruin ability of receiving, as truths or impressions.
utterly recessive adj. Having a tendency to go back.
Rave - Talk in a noisy, excited, or declamatory recidivist n. A confirmed criminal.
manner,, Praise enthusiastically ( Puff ) Recess – adjourn
Ravel – make more intricate reciprocal adj. Mutually interchangeable or
Raven – obtain or seize by violence, eat or feed convertible.
greedily reciprocate v. To give and take mutually.
Ravenous – extremely hungry reciprocity n. Equal mutual rights and benefits
ravine n. A deep gorge or hollow, especially one granted and enjoyed.
worn by a stream or flow of water. recitation n. The act of reciting or repeating,
reaction n. Tendency towards a former, or especially in public and from memory.
opposite state of things, as after reform, reck v. To have a care or thought for.
revolution, or inflation. reckless adj. Foolishly headless of danger.
Reactionary - Extremely conservative reclaim v. To demand or to obtain the return or
readily adv. Without objection or reluctance. restoration of.
readjust v. To put in order after disarrangement. Reckon – guess, calculate, imagine, believe, 83
ready adj. In a state of preparedness for any perceive
given purpose or occasion. Recline - Lean in a comfortable resting position
realism n. The principle and practice of depicting recluse n. One who lives in retirement or
persons and scenes as they are believed really seclusion.
to exist. reclusory n. A hermitage.
Reap - Gather, as of natural products,, Get or recognizance n. An acknowledgment entered
derive into before a court with condition to do some
rearrange v. To arrange again or in a different particular act.
order. recognize v. To recall the identity of (a person or
reassure v. To give new confidence. thing).
rebellious adj. Insubordinate. recoil v. To start back as in dismay, loathing, or
rebuff n. A peremptory or unexpected rejection dread.
of advances or approaches. recollect v. To recall the knowledge of.
rebuild v. To build again or anew. reconcilable adj. Capable of being adjusted or
rebut v. To oppose by argument or a sufficient harmonized.
answer. reconnoiter v. To make a preliminary
Recall - A request by the manufacturer of a examination of for military, surveying, or
defective product to return the product (as for geological purposes.
replacement or repair) reconsider v. To review with care, especially
recant v. To withdraw formally one's belief (in with a view to a reversal of previous action.
something previously believed or maintained). reconstruct v. To rebuild.
recapitulate v. To repeat again the principal Recount – counting again, tell, narrate
points of. Recourse - Act of turning to for assistance
recover v. To regain. reflector n. A mirror, as of metal, for reflecting
recreant n. A cowardly or faithless person. light, heat, or sound in a particular direction.
recreate v. To refresh after labor. reflexible adj. Capable of being reflected.
recrudescence n. The state of becoming raw or reform n. Change for the better.
sore again. reformer n. One who carries out a reform.
recrudescent adj. Becoming raw or sore again. refract v. To bend or turn from a direct course.
recruit v. To enlist men for military or naval refractory adj. Not amenable to control.
service. refragable adj. Capable of being refuted.
rectify v. To correct. refringency n. Power to refract.
Rectitude - morally correct behavior or thinking; refringent adj. Having the power to refract.
righteousness refusal n. Denial of what is asked.
Recuperate - Regain or make up for ( Recoup ), refute v. To prove to be wrong.
Regain a former condition after a financial loss, regale v. To give unusual pleasure.
Restore to good health or strength regalia n. pl. The emblems of royalty.
recur v. To happen again or repeatedly, regality n. Royalty.
especially at regular intervals. regenerate v. To reproduce.
recure v. To cure again. Regent - a person appointed to administer a
recurrent adj. Returning from time to time, state because the monarch is a minor or is
especially at regular or stated intervals. absent or incapacitated., a member of the
redemption n. The recovery of what is governing body of a university or other academic
mortgaged or pledged, by paying the debt. institution
redolent adj. Smelling sweet and agreeable. regicide n. The killing of a king or sovereign.
redolence n. Smelling sweet and agreeable. regime n. Particular conduct or administration of
redoubtable adj. Formidable. affairs. 84
Redaction - The act of putting something regimen n. A systematized order or course of
in writing living with reference to food, clothing and
redound n. Rebound. personal habits.
redress v. To set right, as a wrong by regiment n. A body of soldiers.
compensation or the punishment of the wrong- regnant adj. Exercising royal authority in one's
doer. own right.
reducible adj. That may be reduced. Regress - The reasoning involved when you
redundance n. Excess. assume the conclusion is true and reason
redundant adj. Constituting an excess. backward to the evidence, Go back to a previous
reestablish v. To restore. state, Go back to bad behavior
refer v. To direct or send for information or other Regression -An abnormal state in which
purpose. development has stopped prematurely, A return
referable adj. Ascribable. to an earlier state
referee n. An umpire. regretful adj. Feeling, expressive of, or full of
referrer n. One who refers. regret.
refinery n. A place where some crude material, Regurgitate- Repeat after memorization, Eject
as sugar or petroleum, is purified. the contents of the stomach through the mouth,
reflectible adj. Capable of being turned back. repeat (
reflection n. The throwing off or back of light, rehabilitate v. To restore to a former status,
heat, sound, or any form of energy that travels in capacity, right rank, or privilege.
waves. reign v. To hold and exercise sovereign power.
reimburse v. To pay back as an equivalent of
what has been expended.
rein n. A step attached to the bit for controlling a reparable adj. Capable of repair.
horse or other draft-animal. reparation n. The act of making amends, as for
reinstate v. To restore to a former state, station, an injury, loss, or wrong.
or authority. repartee n. A ready, witty, or apt reply.
reiterate v. To say or do again and again. repeal v. To render of no further effect.
rejoin v. To reunite after separation. repel v. To force or keep back in a manner,
rejuvenate v. To restore to youth. physically or mentally.
rejuvenescence n. A renewal of youth. repellent adj. Having power to force back in a
relapse v. To suffer a return of a disease after manner, physically or mentally.
partial recovery. repentance n. Sorrow for something done or left
relegate v. To send off or consign, as to an undone, with desire to make things right by
obscure position or remote destination. undoing the wrong.
relent v. To yield. repertory n. A place where things are stored or
relevant adj. Bearing upon the matter in hand. gathered together.
reliance n. Dependence. repetition n. The act of repeating.
reliant adj. Having confidence. repine v. To indulge in fretfulness and
relish v. To like the taste or savor of. faultfinding.
reluctance n. Unwillingness. replenish v. To fill again, as something that has
reluctant adj. Unwilling. been emptied.
remembrance n. Recollection. replete adj. Full to the uttermost.
reminiscence n. The calling to mind of incidents replica n. A duplicate executed by the artist
within the range of personal knowledge or himself, and regarded, equally with the first, as
experience. an original.
reminiscent adj. Pertaining to the recollection of repository n. A place in which goods are stored. 85
matters of personal interest. reprehend v. To find fault with.
remiss adj. Negligent. reprehensible adj. Censurable.
remission n. Temporary diminution of a disease. reprehension n. Expression of blame.
remodel v. Reconstruct. repress v. To keep under restraint or control.
remonstrance n. Reproof. repressible adj. Able to be kept under restraint
remonstrant adj. Having the character of a or control.
reproof. reprieve v. To grant a respite from punishment
remonstrate v. To present a verbal or written to.
protest to those who have power to right or reprimand v. To chide or rebuke for a fault.
prevent a wrong. reprisal n. Any infliction or act by way of
remunerate v. To pay or pay for. retaliation on an enemy.
remuneration n. Compensation. reprobate n. One abandoned to depravity and
Renaissance n. The revival of letters, and then sin.
of art, which marks the transition from medieval reproduce v. To make a copy of.
to modern time. reproduction n. The process by which an animal
rendezvous n. A prearranged place of meeting. or plant gives rise to another of its kind.
rendition n. Interpretation. reproof n. An expression of disapproval or
renovate v. To restore after deterioration, as a blame personally addressed to one censured.
building. repudiate v. To refuse to have anything to do
renunciation n. An explicit disclaimer of a right with.
or privilege. repugnance n. Thorough dislike.
reorganize v. To change to a more satisfactory
form of organization.
repugnant adj. Offensive to taste and feeling. resurgent adj. Surging back or again.
repulse n. The act of beating or driving back, as resurrection n. A return from death to life
an attacking or advancing enemy. resuscitate v. To restore from apparent death.
repulsive adj. Grossly offensive. retaliate v. To repay evil with a similar evil.
repute v. To hold in general opinion. retch v. To make an effort to vomit.
requiem n. A solemn mass sung for the repose retention n. The keeping of a thing within one's
of the souls of the dead. power or possession.
requisite adj. Necessary. reticence n. The quality of habitually keeping
requital n. Adequate return for good or ill. silent or being reserved in utterance.
requite v. To repay either good or evil to, as to a reticent adj. Habitually keeping silent or being
person. reserved in utterance.
rescind v. To make void, as an act, by the retinue n. The body of persons who attend a
enacting authority or a superior authority. person of importance in travel or public
reseat v. To place in position of office again. appearance.
resemblance n. Similarity in quality or form. retort n. A retaliatory speech.
resent v. To be indignant at, as an injury or retouch v. To modify the details of.
insult. retrace v. To follow backward or toward the
reservoir n. A receptacle where a quantity of place of beginning, as a track or marking.
some material, especially of a liquid or gas, may retract v. To recall or take back (something that
be kept. one has said).
residue n. A remainder or surplus after a part retrench v. To cut down or reduce in extent or
has been separated or otherwise treated. quantity.
resilience n. The power of springing back to a retrieve v. To recover something by searching.
former position retroactive adj. Operative on, affecting, or 86
resilient adj. Having the quality of springing back having reference to past events, transactions,
to a former position. responsibilities.
resistance n. The exertion of opposite effort or retrograde v. To cause to deteriorate or to move
effect. backward.
resistant adj. Offering or tending to produce retrogression n. A going or moving backward or
resistance. in a reverse direction.
resistive adj. Having or exercising the power of retrospect n. A view or contemplation of
resistance. something past.
resistless adj. Powerless. retrospective adj. Looking back on the past.
resonance n. The quality of being able to reunite v. To unite or join again, as after
reinforce sound by sympathetic vibrations. separation.
resonance adj. Able to reinforce sound by revelation n. A disclosing, discovering, or
sympathetic vibrations. making known of what was before secret,
resonate v. To have or produce resonance. private, or unknown.
resource n. That which is restored to, relied revere v. To regard with worshipful veneration.
upon, or made available for aid or support. reverent adj. Humble.
respite n. Interval of rest. reversion n. A return to or toward some former
resplendent adj. Very bright. state or condition.
respondent adj. Answering. revert v. To return, or turn or look back, as
restitution n. Restoration of anything to the one toward a former position or the like.
to whom it properly belongs. revile v. To heap approach or abuse upon.
resumption n. The act of taking back, or taking revisal n. Revision.
again.
revise v. To examine for the correction of errors, ruth n. Sorrow for another's misery.
or for the purpose of making changes.
revocation n. Repeal. S
revoke v. To rescind. sacrifice v. To make an offering of to deity,
rhapsody n. Rapt or rapturous utterance. especially by presenting on an altar.
rhetoric n. The art of discourse. sacrificial adj. Offering or offered as an
rhetorician n. A showy writer or speaker. atonement for sin.
ribald adj. Indulging in or manifesting coarse sacrilege n. The act of violating or profaning
indecency or obscenity. anything sacred.
riddance n. The act or ridding or delivering from sacrilegious adj. Impious.
something undesirable. safeguard v. To protect.
ridicule n. Looks or acts expressing amused sagacious adj. Able to discern and distinguish
contempt. with wise perception.
ridiculous adj. Laughable and contemptible. salacious adj. Having strong sexual desires.
rife adj. Abundant. salience n. The condition of standing out
righteousness n. Rectitude. distinctly.
rightful adj. Conformed to a just claim according salient adj. Standing out prominently.
to established laws or usage. saline adj. Constituting or consisting of salt.
rigmarole n. Nonsense. salutary adj. Beneficial.
rigor n. Inflexibility. salutation n. Any form of greeting, hailing, or
rigorous adj. Uncompromising. welcome, whether by word or act.
ripplet n. A small ripple, as of water. salutatory n. The opening oration at the
risible adj. capable of exciting laughter. commencement in American colleges.
rivulet n. A small stream or brook. salvage - Prevent being ruined, destroyed, lost,
or harmed, Collect discarded or refused material,
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robust adj. Characterized by great strength or
power of endurance. The act of saving goods or property
rondo n. A musical composition during which the salvage n. Any act of saving property.
first part or subject is repeated several times. salvo n. A salute given by firing all the guns, as
rookery n. A place where crows congregate to at the funeral of an officer.
breed. sanctimonious adj. Making an ostentatious
rotary adj. Turning around its axis, like a wheel, display or hypocritical pretense of holiness or
or so constructed as to turn thus. piety.
rotate v. To cause to turn on or as on its axis, as sanction v. To approve authoritatively.
a wheel. sanctity n. Holiness.
rote n. Repetition of words or sounds as a Sang-froid - Great coolness and composure
means of learning them, with slight attention. under strain
rotund adj. Round from fullness or plumpness. sanguinary adj. Bloody.
rudimentary adj. Being in an initial, early, or sanguine adj. Having the color of blood.
incomplete stage of development. sanguineous adj. Consisting of blood.
rue v. To regret extremely. sapid adj. Affecting the sense of taste.
ruffian adj. A lawless or recklessly brutal fellow. sapience n. Deep wisdom or knowledge.
ruminant adj. Chewing the cud. sapient adj. Possessing wisdom.
ruminate v. To chew over again, as food sapiential adj. Possessing wisdom.
previously swallowed and regurgitated. saponaceous adj. Having the nature or quality
rupture v. To separate the parts of by violence. of soap.
rustic adj. Characteristic of dwelling in the
country.
sarcasm n. Cutting and reproachful language. Scramble - To move hurriedly, Climb awkwardly,
sarcophagus n. A stone coffin or a chest-like Make unintelligible, quickly deploy vehicles, esp.
tomb. aircraft, in response to an emergency or make an
sardonic adj. Scornfully or bitterly sarcastic. attack, A confused multitude of things (clutter )
satiate v. To satisfy fully the appetite or desire Scrap - Dispose of (V) , Worthless material that
of. is to be disposed of, an act of fighting or struggle,
satire n. The employment of sarcasm, irony, or A small fragment of something broken off from
keenness of wit in ridiculing vices. the whole
satiric adj. Resembling poetry, in which vice, Scrawl - Write carelessly (scribble)
incapacity ,or corruption is held up to ridicule. scribble n. Hasty, careless writing.
satirize v. To treat with sarcasm or derisive wit. scribe n. One who writes or is skilled in writing.
satyr n. A very lascivious person. script n. Writing or handwriting of the ordinary
savage- cruel, fierce, furious cursive form.
savage n. A wild and uncivilized human being. Scriptural adj. Pertaining to, contained in, or
savor v. To perceive by taste or smell. warranted by the Holy Scriptures.
scabbard n. The sheath of a sword or similar Scrollwork - Decoration consisting of spiral lines
bladed weapon. or patterns
Savoury - Morally wholesome or acceptable, Scrum – mob, a disordered crowd, a huddle
Pleasing to the sense of taste scruple - An ethical or moral principle that
Savvy - Marked by practical hardheaded inhibits action
intelligence ( Astute ) scruple n. Doubt or uncertainty regarding a
Scads – a large number or amount question of moral right or duty.
Scald - A burn cause by hot liquid or steam, to Scruples - integrity
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scarcity n. Insufficiency of supply for needs or doing wrong.
ordinary demands. Scum - A film of impurities or vegetation that can
Scathe – injure, harm form on the surface of a liquid
Scathing - Marked by harshly abusive criticism scurrilous adj. Grossly indecent or vulgar.
Scavenge - Clean refuse from, Collect discarded scuttle v. To sink (a ship) by making holes in the
or refused material bottom.
scholarly adj. Characteristic of an erudite scythe n. A long curved blade for mowing,
person. reaping, etc.
scholastic adj. Pertaining to education or séance n. A meeting of spirituals for consulting
schools. spirits.
scintilla n. The faintest ray. sear v. To burn on the surface.
scintillate v. To emit or send forth sparks or little sebaceous adj. Pertaining to or appearing like
flashes of light. fat.
scope n. A range of action or view. secant adj. Cutting, especially into two parts.
Scorch - Become superficially burned, Destroy secede v. To withdraw from union or
completely by or as if by fire association, especially from a political or
scoundrel n. A man without principle. religious body.
Scour - Examine minutely, Clean with hard secession n. Voluntary withdrawal from
rubbing, Rub hard or scrub, Rinse, clean, or fellowship, especially from political or religious
empty with a liquid bodies.
Scourge - Something causing misery or death, seclude v. To place, keep, or withdraw from the
Punish severely, excoriate companionship of others.
seclusion n. Solitude.
Second - Give support or one's approval to semicircle n. A half-circle.
secondary adj. Less important or effective than seminar n. Any assemblage of pupils for real
that which is primary. research in some specific study under a teacher.
secondly adv. In the second place in order or Seminary – religious school
succession. Semiotics - (philosophy) a philosophical theory
second-rate adj. Second in quality, size, rank, of the functions of signs and symbols
importance, etc. Senescent - Growing old
secrecy n. Concealment. senile adj. Peculiar to or proceeding from the
secretary n. One who attends to weakness or infirmity of old age.
correspondence, keeps records. or does other sensation n. A condition of mind resulting from
writing for others. spiritual or inherent feeling.
secretive adj. Having a tendency to conceal. sense n. The signification conveyed by some
Sedate - Characterized by dignity and propriety word, phrase, or action.
sedentary adj. Involving or requiring much sensibility n. Power to perceive or feel.
sitting. sensitive adj. Easily affected by outside
sediment n. Matter that settles to the bottom of a operations or influences.
liquid. sensorium n. The sensory apparatus.
sedition n. Conduct directed against public order sensual adj. Pertaining to the body or the
and the tranquility of the state. physical senses.
seditious adj. Promotive of conduct directed sensuous adj. Having a warm appreciation of
against public order and the tranquility of the the beautiful or of the refinements of luxury.
state. sentence n. A related group of words containing
seduce v. To entice to surrender chastity. a subject and a predicate and expressing a
sedulous adj. Persevering in effort or endeavor. complete thought. 89
Seemliness - A sense of propriety and sentience n. Capacity for sensation or sense-
consideration for others perception.
seer n. A prophet. sentient adj. Possessing the power of sense or
seethe v. To be violently excited or agitated. sense-perception.
seignior n. A title of honor or respectful address, sentinel n. Any guard or watch stationed for
equivalent to sir. protection.
seismograph n. An instrument for recording the separable adj. Capable of being disjoined or
phenomena of earthquakes. divided.
seize v. To catch or take hold of suddenly and separate v. To take apart.
forcibly. separatist n. Advocate of separation from a
selective adj. Having the power of choice. larger group.
self-respect n. Rational self-esteem. septennial adj. Recurring every seven years.
semblance n. Outward appearance. sepulcher n. A burial-place.
semicivilized adj. Half-civilized. sequacious adj. Ready to be led.
semiconscious adj. Partially conscious. sequel n. That which follows in consequence of
semiannual adj. Recurring at intervals of six what has previously happened.
months. sequence n. The order in which a number or
Semantic - Of or relating to meaning or the study persons, things, or events follow one another in
of meaning space or time.
Semblance - An erroneous sequent adj. Following in the order of time.
mental representation, An outward or token sequester v. To cause to withdraw or retire, as
appearance or form that is deliberately from society or public life.
misleading sequestrate v. To confiscate.
Sequitur - (logic) a conclusion that does not Shore - Support by placing against something
follow from the premises solid or rigid
Seraph – A kind of Angel Short - Cheat someone by not returning him
sergeant n. A non-commissioned military officer enough money
ranking next above a corporal. Showboat - Display proudly; act ostentatiously
sergeant-at-arms n. An executive officer in or pretentiously, Someone who deliberately
legislative bodies who enforces the orders of the behaves in such a way as to attract attention
presiding officer. Showcase – demonstrate, represent
sergeant-major n. The highest non- Showmanship - The ability to present something
commissioned officer in a regiment. (especially theatrical shows) in an attractive
service n. Any work done for the benefit of manner
another. shrewd – marked by intel
serviceable adj. Durable. shrewd adj. Characterized by skill at
servitude n. Slavery. understanding and profiting by circumstances.
Set forth –to state, to posit Shriek – scream or cry
severance n. Separation. shrinkage n. A contraction of any material into
severely adv. Extremely. less bulk or dimension.
Sext - a phone or email message containing shrivel v. To draw or be drawn into wrinkles.
sexually explicit material shuffle n. A mixing or changing the order of
sextet n. A band of six singers or players. things.
sextuple adj. Multiplied by six. Shroud - to cover
Shabby - Showing signs of wear and tear, Mean Shrug - Raise one's shoulders to indicate lack of
and unworthy and despicable knowledge, indifference or resignation
Shadow - Follow, usually without the person's Shrug off - Minimize the importance of, dismiss, 90
knowledge ignore
Shadow-box – (sport) go through boxing Shudder – shake
motions without an opponent sibilance n. A hissing sound.
Shady - (of businesses and businessmen) sibilant adj. Made with a hissing sound.
unscrupulous, Of questionable taste or morality sibilate v. To give a hissing sound to, as in
Shag - Have sexual intercourse, roger pronouncing the letter s.
Shambles - a state of total disorder sidelong adj. Inclining or tending to one side.
Sheer - Complete and without restriction or sidereal adj. Pertaining to stars or constellations.
qualification, Not mixed with extraneous siege n. A beleaguerment, a state of blockage.
elements, Very steep (precipitous) , curve, Sidereal - Of or relating to the stars or
directly constellations, (of divisions of time) determined
sheer adj. Absolute. by daily motion of the stars
Shenanigan - Reckless or malicious behavior Sidestep - Avoid or try to avoid fulfilling,
that causes discomfort or annoyance in others, answering, or performing (duties, questions, or
The use of tricks to deceive someone (usually to issues)
extract money from them) Sieve - Examine in order to test suitability, Check
shiftless adj. Wanting in resource, energy, or and sort carefully
executive ability. Sift - Check and sort carefully, Move as if
Shimmer - Shine with a weak or fitful light through a sieve
Shindig - A large and noisy party of people significance n. Importance.
Shoddy - Designed to deceive or mislead either significant adj. Important, especially as pointing
deliberately or inadvertently, Of inferior something out.
workmanship and materials
signification n. The meaning conveyed by and gather at rock concerts or engage in
language, actions, or signs. white supremacist demonstrations
similar adj. Bearing resemblance to one another skirmish n. Desultory fighting between
or to something else. advanced detachments of two armies.
simile n. A comparison which directs the mind to Skirt - Avoid or try to avoid fulfilling, answering,
the representative object itself. or performing (duties, questions, or issues),
similitude n. Similarity. Extend on all sides of simultaneously; encircle
Simmering - (cooking) boil slowly at Skitter - To move about or proceed hurriedly
low temperature Skullduggery – Trickery, Naughtily or
Simpatico – Compatible, Agreeable annoyingly playful
simplify v. To make less complex or difficult. Slack - Lacking in rigor or strictness, Abate ,
simulate v. Imitate. Avoid responsibilities and work, be idle
Simulacrum – effigy, A representation of a Slash - Cut with sweeping strokes; as with an ax
person (especially in the form of sculpture),, An or machete, Beat severely with a whip or rod
insubstantial or vague semblance Slate - Designate or schedule, Strongly criticize
simultaneous adj. Occurring, done, or existing Sleigh - A vehicle mounted on runners and
at the same time. pulled by horses or dogs; for transportation over
sinecure n. Any position having emoluments snow
with few or no duties. sleight n. A trick or feat so deftly done that the
singe v. To burn slightly or superficially. manner of performance escapes observation.
Single – choose someone or something Sleuth – a detective
sinister adj. Evil. Slew – a huge number, amount or extent
sinuosity n. The quality of curving in and out. Slick – marked by craftiness and skill, A slippery
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sinus n. An opening or cavity. appearance, Having only superficial plausibility
Siren - A woman who is considered to be Slight - A deliberate discourteous act (usually as
dangerously seductive an expression of anger or disapproval)
siren n. A sea-nymph, described by Homer as slight adj. Of a small importance or significance.
dwelling between the island of Circe and Scylla. slothful adj. Lazy.
sirocco n. hot winds from Africa. Slovenliness - A lack of order and tidiness; not
sisterhood n. A body of sisters united by some cared for, Habitual uncleanliness
bond of sympathy or by a religious vow. sluggard n. A person habitually lazy or idle.
Sitcom – a funny program sociable adj. Inclined to seek company.
Sitter – A person who poses for a painter or socialism n. A theory of civil polity that aims to
sculptor, A domestic hen ready to brood ( Ta secure the reconstruction of society.
deya ) Slump - A noticeable deterioration in
skeptic n. One who doubts any statements. performance or quality
skepticism n. The entertainment of doubt Slur – disparaging remarks
concerning something. Slur - Utter indistinctly, Become vague or
skiff n. Usually, a small light boat propelled by indistinct
oars. Smear - Slanderous defamation, An act that
Skim - Examine hastily brings discredit to the person who does it,
Skim – examine hastily, Move or pass swiftly Charge falsely or with malicious intent; attack the
and lightly over the surface of good name and reputation of someone, Cover (a
Skinhead - A young person who belongs to a surface) by smearing (a substance) over it
British or American group that shave their heads Smirk - Smile affectedly or derisively

Smother - Deprive of oxygen and prevent from Solipsism - (philosophy) the philosophical theory
breathing, Conceal or hide, Envelop completely that the self is all that you know to exist
Smug – marked by excessive complacency and Solitude - A state of social isolation
self - satisfaction solstice n. The time of year when the sun is at
Snag - A sharp protuberance. Get by acting its greatest declination.
quickly and smartly, An unforeseen obstacle soluble adj. Capable of being dissolved, as in a
Snap – snarl, Separate or cause to separate fluid.
abruptly, To grasp hastily or eagerly solvent adj. Having sufficient funds to pay all
Snarl - Utter in an angry, sharp, or abrupt tone debts.
Snazzy – fashionable somber adj. Gloomy.
Snippet - A small piece of anything (especially a somniferous adj. Tending to produce sleep.
piece that has been snipped off) somnolence n. Oppressive drowsiness.
Snitch - Give away information about somebody, somnolent adj. Sleepy.
Take by theft, Someone acting as an informer or sonata n. An instrumental composition.
decoy for the police, Someone who reports sonnet n. A poem of fourteen decasyllabic or
another person's wrongdoings to someone in octosyllabiclines expressing two successive
authority phrases.
Snoop - Watch, observe, or inquire secretly sonorous adj. Resonant.
Snorkel - Breathing device consisting of a bent Soot – carbon dirty particles
tube fitting into a swimmer's mouth and soothsayer n. One who claims to have
extending above the surface; allows swimmer to supernatural insight or foresight.
breathe while face down in the water,, dive with a sophism n. A false argument understood to be
snorkel such by the reasoner himself and intentionally
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socialist adj. One who advocates reconstruction sophistical adj. Fallacious.
of society by collective ownership of land and sophisticate v. To deprive of simplicity of mind
capital. or manner.
sociology n. The philosophical study of society. sophistry n. Reasoning sound in appearance
Sol n. The sun. only, especially when designedly deceptive.
solace n. Comfort in grief, trouble, or calamity. soprano n. A woman's or boy's voice of high
solar adj. Pertaining to the sun. range.
solder n. A fusible alloy used for joining metallic sorcery n. Witchcraft.
surfaces or margins. sordid - Morally degraded
soldier n. A person engaged in military service. sordid adj. Of degraded character or nature.
solecism n. Any violation of established rules or souvenir n. A token of remembrance.
customs. Sound off - Express complaints, discontent,
solicit - Approach with an offer of sexual favors, displeasure, or unhappiness
Make amorous advances towards, request Soup - increase the power and efficiency of an
urgently or persistently engine or other machine
solicitor n. One who represents a client in court Spandex – An elastic synthetic fabric
of justice; an attorney. Spar – fight verbally
Solicitous – Full of anxiety and concern, eager Spare - Use frugally or carefully
and attentive Sparing – Avoiding Waste
solicitude n. Uneasiness of mind occasioned by Sparse – not dense
desire, anxiety, or fear. sparse adj. Thinly diffused.
soliloquy n. A monologue. Spartan - Resolute in the face of pain, danger or
adversity, Practicing great self-denial
Spartan adj. Exceptionally brave; rigorously Splurge – An ostentatious display, Any act of
severe. immoderate indulgence, Spend money
Spasm - A painful and involuntary extravagantly, Be showy or ostentatious
muscular contraction spontaneous adj. Arising from inherent qualities
spasmodic adj. Convulsive. or tendencies without external efficient cause.
Spat - Strike with a sound like that of falling rain, sprightly adj. Vivacious.
Engage in a brief and petty quarrel, a quarrel Spook - A person secretly employed in
specialize v. To assume an individual or specific espionage for a government
character, or adopt a singular or special course. Spook - Frighten or scare, and often provoke
specialty n. An employment limited to one into a violent action
particular line of work. sprain - A painful injury to a joint
specie n. A coin or coins of gold, silver, copper, Sprawling - An ungainly posture with arms and
or other metal. legs spread about, Spreading out in different
species n. A classificatory group of animals or directions
plants subordinate to a genus. Spring – move forward
specimen n. One of a class of persons or things spurious adj. Not genuine.
regarded as representative of the class. Spurn - Refuse with contempt
specious adj. Plausible. Sputter - Make an explosive sound, Climb
Spectacle - An elaborate and remarkable display awkwardly ( Scramble )
on a lavish scale squabble v. To quarrel.
spectator n. One who beholds or looks on. squalid adj. Having a dirty, mean, poverty-
specter n. Apparition. stricken appearance.
spectrum n. An image formed by rays of light or Square - Be compatible with, Pay someone and
other radiant energy. settle a debt, In a straight direct way, Rigidly 93
speculate v. To pursue inquiries and form conventional or old-fashioned,
conjectures. Squarely - Directly and without evasion
speculator n. One who makes an investment Squat – crouch
that involves a risk of loss, but also a chance of squatter n. One who settles on land without
profit. permission or right.
sphericity n. The state or condition of being a Squelch - Suppress or crush completely, A
sphere. crushing remark
spheroid n. A body having nearly the form of a Stable - A farm building for housing horses or
sphere. other livestock
spherometer n. An instrument for measuring Stagflation - A period of slow economic growth
curvature or radii of spherical surfaces. and high unemployment (stagnation) while prices
spin-off - A product made during the rise (inflation)
manufacture of something else, byproduct Stagger - To arrange in a systematic order
spinous adj. Having spines. Staggering - So surprisingly impressive as to
spinster n. A woman who has never been stun or overwhelm
married. stagnant adj. Not flowing: said of water, as in a
Spiny - Having or covered with protective barbs pool.
or quills or spines or thorns or setae etc. stagnate v. To become dull or inert.
Spite - Feeling a need to see others suffer, stagnation n. The condition of not flowing or not
Malevolence by virtue of being malicious, spiteful changing.
or nasty, a desire to hurt, annoy, or offend stagy adj. Having a theatrical manner.
someone

staid adj. Of a steady and sober character. Status quo - The existing state of affairs
stallion n. An uncastrated male horse, Stay – Halt or Stop, Halt a judicial process
commonly one kept for breeding. Steadfast - Marked by firm determination or
Stake - Put at risk, Place a bet on, Tie or fasten, resolution, loyal, faithful
Kill by piercing with a spear or sharp pole stealth n. A concealed manner of acting.
(impale), a right or legal share of something Steep - Devote (oneself) fully to
Stalwart – Dependable, strong or sturdy, very Stein - A mug intended for serving beer
loyal person stellar adj. Pertaining to the stars.
Stammer – speak haltingly Stem - Grow out of, have roots in, originate in
Stamp - Walk noisily, heavily or angrily, The steppe n. One of the extensive plains in Russia
distinctive form in which a thing is made and Siberia.
Stampede - Cause to run in panic Stereotype - A conventional or formulaic
Stance - Standing posture, A rationalized conception or image, Treat or classify according
mental attitude to a mental stereotype
stanchion n. A vertical bar, or a pair of bars, sterling adj. Genuine.
used to confine cattle in a stall. Stern – austere, Severe and unremitting in
Standoff - The finish of a contest in which the making demands
score is tied and the winner is undecided Stew - Agitation resulting from active worry,
Standout - Be highly noticeable, distinguish Food prepared by stewing especially meat or fish
oneself, A person or thing of exceptional ability with vegetables
or high quality stifle v. To smother.
Stanza - A fixed number of lines of verse forming Stigma - A symbol of disgrace
a unit of a poem stiletto n. A small dagger.
statecraft n. The art of conducting state affairs. stimulant n. Anything that rouses to activity or to 94
static adj. Pertaining to or designating bodies at quickened action.
rest or forces in equilibrium. stimulate v. To rouse to activity or to quickened
Staple - a necessary commodity for which action.
demand is constant, raw materials, Necessary or Stimulus - Any stimulating information or event
important Sting - A mental pain or distress, A swindle in
Stasis - An abnormal state in which the normal which you cheat at gambling or persuade a
flow of a liquid (such as blood) is slowed or person to buy worthless property, A painful
stopped, Inactivity resulting from a static balance wound
between opposing forces stingy adj. Cheap, unwilling to spend money.
Stately - Impressive in appearance (baronial ) stipend n. A definite amount paid at stated
Statesmanship - Wisdom in the management of periods in compensation for services or as an
public affairs allowance.
statics n. The branch of mechanics that treats of Stipulate - Specify as a condition or requirement
the relations that subsist among forces in order. in a contract or agreement, Give a guarantee or
stationary adj. Not moving. promise of, to require as part of an agreement
statistician n. One who is skilled in collecting Stipulation - an agreement or concession made
and tabulating numerical facts. by parties in a judicial proceeding (or by their
statuesque adj. Having the grace, pose, or attorneys) relating to the business before the
quietude of a statue. court; must be in writing unless they are part of
statuette n. A figurine. the court record
stature n. The natural height of an animal body. Stoicism n. The principles or the practice of the
statute n. Any authoritatively declared rule, Stoics-being very even tempered in success and
ordinance, decree, or law. failure.
Stoke - Stir up or tend; of a fire Stump - Cause to be perplexed or confounded,
stolid adj. Expressing no power of feeling or Travel through a district and make political
perceiving. speeches
Stomp – Stamp ( walk heavily, angrily) Stunted - Inferior in size or quality
Stonewall - Obstruct or hinder any discussion, Stupendous - So great in size, force or extent as
Engage in delaying tactics or refuse to cooperate to elicit awe, colossal
Stooge - A person of unquestioning obedience, stupor n. Profound lethargy.
A victim of ridicule or pranks Stygian – Hell type
Stoop – crouch, Bend one's back forward from suasion n. The act of persuading.
the waist on down, patronize Suave - Having a sophisticated charm, Smoothly
Stopgap - Something contrived to meet an agreeable and courteous with a degree of
urgent need or emergency sophistication
Storied - Having an illustrious past, Having subacid adj. Somewhat sharp or biting.
stories as indicated subaquatic adj. Being, formed, or operating
Straddle - Range or extend over; occupy a under water.
certain area, span Subjudice - Before a judge or court of law;
strait n. A narrow passage of water connecting awaiting judicial determination
two larger bodies of water. subconscious adj. Being or occurring in the
stratagem n. Any clever trick or device for mind, but without attendant consciousness or
obtaining an advantage. conscious perception.
stratum n. A natural or artificial layer, bed, or subjacent adj. Situated directly underneath.
thickness of any substance or material. subjection n. The act of bringing into a state of
streamlet n. Rivulet. submission.
stray – isolated, move about aimlessly, roam Subjective - (philosophy) of a mental act 95
Strenuous – hard, arduous performed entirely within the mind, Taking place
Strident – blatant, vociferous within the mind and modified by individual bias
String ( Strung ) - Thread on or as if on a string subjugate v. To conquer.
stringency n. Strictness. Sublimate - Make more subtle or refined,
Stringent - Demanding strict attention to rules (chemistry) remove impurities from, increase the
and procedures concentration of, and separate through the
stringent adj. Rigid. process of distillation, Change or cause to
stripling n. A mere youth. change directly from a solid into a vapor without
Stub - A small piece, The small unused part of first melting, Vaporize and then condense right
something (especially the end of a cigarette that back again
is left after smoking), Extinguish by crushing, Sublime – awe, of high moral or intellectual
Strike (one's toe) accidentally against an object, value
Pull up (weeds) by their roots subliminal adj. Being beneath the threshold of
Stubble - Short stiff hairs growing on a man's consciousness.
face when he has not shaved for a few days sublingual adj. Situated beneath the tongue.
Stud - Scatter or intersperse like dots or studs, A submarine adj. Existing, done, or operating
man who is virile and sexually active beneath the surface of the sea.
studious adj. Having or showing devotion to the submerge v. To place or plunge under water.
acquisition of knowledge. submergence n. The act of submerging.
stultify v. To give an appearance of foolishness submersible adj. Capable of being put
to. underwater.
submersion n. The act of submerging.

submission n. A yielding to the power or suffuse v. To cover or fill the surface of.
authority of another. suggestible adj. That can be suggested.
submittal n. The act of submitting. suggestive adj. Stimulating to thought or
subordinate adj. Belonging to an inferior order in reflection.
a classification. summary n. An abstract.
Subpoena - a writ issued by court authority to sumptuous adj. Rich and costly.
compel the attendance of a witness at a superabundance n. An excessive amount.
judicial proceeding; disobedience may be superadd v. To add in addition to what has been
punishable as a contempt of court added.
subsequent adj. Following in time. Superannuate - Retire and pension (someone)
subservience n. The quality, character, or because of age or physical inability, Declare to
condition of being servilely following another's be obsolete
behests. superannuate v. To become deteriorated or
Subservient - Compliant and obedient to incapacitated by long service.
authority, Serving or acting as a means or aid Superannuated - Too old to be useful, No longer
subside v. To relapse into a state of repose and valid or fashionable
tranquility. superb adj. Sumptuously elegant.
subsist v. To be maintained or sustained. supercilious adj. Exhibiting haughty and
Subsistence - A means of surviving, The state careless contempt.
of existing in reality; having substance superficial adj. Knowing and understanding only
substantive adj. Solid. the ordinary and the obvious.
subtend v. To extend opposite to. superfluity n. That part of anything that is in
subterfuge - evasion , artifice, trick, deceit som1 excess of what is needed.
2 achieve goal superfluous adj. Being more than is needed. 96
subterfuge n. Evasion. superheat v. To heat to excess.
subterranean adj. Situated or occurring below superintend v. To have the charge and direction
the surface of the earth. of, especially of some work or movement.
subtle adj. Discriminating. superintendence n. Direction and management.
subtrahend n. That which is to be subtracted. superintendent n. One who has the charge and
subversion n. An overthrow, as from the direction of, especially of some work or
foundation. movement.
Suburbanite - A resident of a suburb superlative n. That which is of the highest
subvert v. To bring to ruin. possible excellence or eminence.
succeed v. To accomplish what is attempted or supernatural adj. Caused miraculously or by the
intended. immediate exercise of divine power.
success n. A favorable or prosperous course or supernumerary adj. Superfluous.
termination of anything attempted. supersede v. To displace.
successful adj. Having reached a high degree of supine adj. Lying on the back.
worldly prosperity. supplant v. To take the place of.
successor n. One who or that which takes the supple adj. Easily bent.
place of a predecessor or preceding thing. Supple- Moving and bending with ease, readily
succinct adj. Concise. adaptable, Make pliant and flexible
succulent adj. Juicy. supplementary adj. Being an addition to.
succumb v. To cease to resist. supplicant n. One who asks humbly and
sufferance n. Toleration. earnestly.
sufficiency n. An ample or adequate supply. supplicate v. To beg.
suffrage n. The right or privilege of voting. supposition n. Conjecture.
suppress v. To prevent from being disclosed or Sybarite n. A luxurious person.
punished. sycophant n. A servile flatterer, especially of
suppressible adj. Capable of being suppressed. those in authority or influence.
suppression n. A forcible putting or keeping syllabic adj. Consisting of that which is uttered in
down. a single vocal impulse.
supramundane adj. Supernatural. syllabication n. Division of words into that which
surcharge n. An additional amount charged. is uttered in a single vocal impulse.
surety n. Security for payment or performance. syllable n. That which is uttered in a single vocal
surfeit v. To feed to fullness or to satiety. impulse.
surmise v. To conjecture. syllabus n. Outline of a subject, course, lecture,
surmount v. To overcome by force of will. or treatise.
surreptitious adj. Clandestine. sylph n. A slender, graceful young woman or
Surmountable - Capable of being surmounted girl.
or overcome symmetrical adj. Well-balanced.
surreal – dreamlike symmetry n. Relative proportion and harmony.
surrogate n. One who or that which is sympathetic adj. Having a fellow-feeling for or
substituted for or appointed to act in place of like feelings with another or others.
another. sympathize v. To share the sentiments or
surround v. To encircle. mental states of another.
Survey - A detailed critical inspection symphonic adj. Characterized by a harmonious
surveyor n. A land-measurer. or agreeable mingling of sounds.
susceptibility n. A specific capability of feeling symphonious adj. Marked by a harmonious or
or emotion. agreeable mingling of sounds.
susceptible adj. Easily under a specified power symphony n. A harmonious or agreeable 97
or influence. mingling of sounds.
suspense n. Uncertainty. synchronism n. Simultaneousness.
suspension n. A hanging from a support. Syncopate - Omit a sound or letter in a word,
suspicious adj. Inclined to doubt or mistrust. (music) modify the rhythm by stressing or
sustenance n. Food. accenting a weak beat
Swag - Goods or money obtained illegally, Walk syndicate n. An association of individuals united
as if unable to control one's movements for the prosecution of some enterprise.
swarthy adj. Having a dark hue, especially a syneresis n. The coalescence of two vowels or
dark or sunburned complexion. syllables, as ever for ever.
Swath - A path or strip (as cut by one course of synod n. An ecclesiastical council.
mowing) synonym n. A word having the same or almost
Sway - Move back and forth or sideways, Win the same meaning as some other.
approval or support for synopsis n. A syllabus or summary.
Sweep up – embroil systematic adj. Methodical.
Sweep up – embroil
Swerve – turn sharply (Veer), An erratic T
deflection from an intended course tableau n. An arrangement of inanimate figures
Swing - Influence decisively representing a scene from real life.
Swipe - Strike with a swiping motion, A sweeping Taboo - Excluded from use or mention, to
stroke or blow prohibit (proscribe)
swoon - Pass out from weakness, A tacit adj. Understood.
spontaneous loss of consciousness caused by taciturn adj. Disinclined to conversation.
insufficient blood to the brain Tack – to attach, fix to

tack n. A small sharp-pointed nail. technicality n. Something peculiar to a particular
Tacky - Tastelessly showy, Of very poor quality; art, trade, or the like.
flimsy, (of a glutinous liquid such as paint) not technique n. Manner of performance.
completely dried and slightly sticky to the touch technography n. The scientific description or
tact n. Fine or ready mental discernment shown study of human arts and industries in their
in saying or doing the proper thing. historic development.
tactician n. One who directs affairs with skill and technology n. The knowledge relating to
shrewdness. industries and manufactures.
tactics n. Any maneuvering or adroit Tee - A short peg put into the ground to hold a
management for effecting an object. golf ball off the ground
Tactile - Producing a sensation of touch, Of or teem v. To be full to overflowing.
relating to or proceeding from the sense of touch Teeter - Move unsteadily, with a rocking motion
Takeout - Prepared food that is intended to be telepathy n. Thought-transference.
eaten off (takeaway ) telephony n. The art or process of
Tally - Be compatible, similar or consistent; communicating by telephone.
coincide in their characteristics, Keep score, as telescope v. To drive together so that one slides
in games into the another like the sections of a spyglass.
Tamp - Press down tightly telltale adj. That gives warning or information.
Tamper – meddle or interfere in others business temerity n. Recklessness.
tangency n. The state of touching. Telltale - Disclosing unintentionally, Someone
tangent adj. Touching. who gossips indiscreetly
tangible adj. Perceptible by touch. Tempo – a pace
tannery n. A place where leather is tanned. temporal adj. Pertaining to or concerned with the
tantalize v. To tease. affairs of the present life. 98
tantamount adj. Having equal or equivalent temporary adj. Lasting for a short time only.
value, effect, or import. temporize v. To pursue a policy of delay.
Tantrums - a display of bad temper tempt v. To offer to (somebody) an inducement
tapestry n. A fabric to which a pattern is applied to do wrong.
with a needle, designed for ornamental tempter n. An allurer or enticer to evil.
hangings. tenacious adj. Unyielding.
Tardis – a time machine tenant n. An occupant.
tarnish v. To lessen or destroy the luster of in tendency n. Direction or inclination, as toward
any way. some objector end.
Tarpaulin – waterproofed canvas used to cover Tender - Given to sympathy, gentleness or
and protect things from moisture sentimentality
Tarry – Hang around, Leave slowly and tenet n. Any opinion, principle, dogma, or
hesitantly doctrine that a person believes or maintains as
Tatter - A small piece of cloth or paper true.
taut adj. Stretched tight. tenor n. A settled course or manner of progress.
taxation n. A levy, by government, of a fixed tense adj. Strained to stiffness.
contribution. tentative adj. Done as an experiment.
taxidermy n. The art or process of preserving tenure n. The term during which a thing is held.
dead animals or parts of them. tercentenary adj. Pertaining to a period of 300
Taxonomy - A classification of organisms into years.
groups based on similarities of structure or origin Tepid – moderately warm(lukewarm), Feeling or
etc showing little interest or enthusiasm(lukewarm)
technic adj. Technical.
termagant adj. Violently abusive and thrall n. One controlled by an appetite or a
quarrelsome. passion.
terminal adj. Pertaining to or creative of a throw up - Eject the contents of the stomach
boundary, limit. through the mouth, to vomit
terminate v. To put an end or stop to. throwback - a reversion to an earlier ancestral
termination n. The act of ending or concluding. characteristic
terminus n. The final point or goal. Thug - An aggressive and violent young criminal
terrify v. To fill with extreme fear. Thumb - Travel by getting free rides from
territorial adj. Pertaining to the domain over motorists, Look through a book or other
which a sovereign state exercises jurisdiction. written material
terse adj. Pithy. Thwart – hinder or prevent
testament n. A will. Tiff – a quarrel
testator n. The maker of a will. Tilt - To incline or bend from a vertical position
testimonial n. A formal token of regard, often tilth n. Cultivation.
presented in public. Timbre - the distinctive property of a complex
Testy - Easily irritated or annoyed, Cranky sound (a voice, noise or musical sound)
Tether - Restraint consisting of a rope (or light timbre n. The quality of a tone, as distinguished
chain) used to restrain an animal, To tie from intensity and pitch.
thearchy n. Government by a supreme deity. timorous adj. Lacking courage.
theism n. Belief in God. tincture n. A solution, usually alcoholic, of some
theocracy n. A government administered by principle used in medicine.
ecclesiastics. tinge n. A faint trace of color.
theocrasy n. The mixed worship of polytheism. Tinsel - A showy decoration that is basically
theologian n. A professor of divinity. valueless 99
theological adj. Based on or growing out of Tipple - A serving of drink (usually alcoholic)
divine revelation. drawn from a keg, Drink moderately but regularly
theology n. The branch of theological science tipsy adj. Befuddled with drinks.
that treats of God. tirade n. Harangue.
theoretical adj. Directed toward knowledge for tireless adj. Untiring.
its own sake without respect to applications. tiresome adj. Wearisome.
theorist n. One given to speculating. tit for tat - An equivalent given in return
theorize v. To speculate. Titanic adj. Of vast size or strength.
thereabout adv. Near that number, quantity, Toddle - Walk unsteadily
degree, place, or time, approximately. toilsome adj. Laborious.
therefor adv. For that or this. Token - Something serving as a sign of
thermal adj. Of or pertaining to heat. something else, Insignificantly small; a matter of
thermoelectric adj. Denoting electricity form only
produced by heat. tolerable adj. Moderately good.
thermoelectricity n. Electricity generated by tolerance n. Forbearance in judging of the acts
differences of temperature, or opinions of others.
thesis n. An essay or treatise on a particular tolerant adj. Indulgent.
subject. tolerate v. To passively permit or put up with.
Thespian ( thesp ) – an actor toleration n. A spirit of charitable leniency.
thoroughbred adj. Bred from the best or purest topography n. The art of representing on a map
blood or stock. the physical features of any locality or region with
Thoroughfare – road accuracy.
Tome - A (usually) large and scholarly book
Top-notch - Of the highest quality transferee n. The person to whom a transfer is
torpor n. Apathy. made.
torrid adj. Excessively hot. transference n. The act of conveying from one
tortious adj. Wrongful. person or place to another.
tortuous adj. Abounding in irregular bends or transferrer n. One who or that which conveys
turns. from one person or place to another.
torturous adj. Marked by extreme suffering. transfigure v. To give an exalted meaning or
tractable adj. Easily led or controlled. glorified appearance to.
Totalitarian - Characterized by a government in transfuse v. To pour or cause to pass, as a fluid,
which the political authority exercises absolute from one vessel to another.
and centralized control transfusible adj. Capable of being poured from
Tout – brag, praise, Show off, Someone who one vessel to another.
buys tickets to an event in order to resell them at transfusion n. The act of pouring from one
a profit, One who sells advice about gambling or vessel to another.
speculation, Advertise in strongly positive terms transgress v. To break a law.
Trailer – drone (some1 who takes much time transience n. Something that is of short
than necessary ) duration.
trait n. A distinguishing feature or quality. transient n. One who or that which is only of
trajectory n. The path described by a projectile temporary existence.
moving under given forces. transition n. Passage from one place, condition,
trammel n. An impediment. or action to another.
Tramp - A person who engages freely in transitory adj. Existing for a short time only.
promiscuous sex translate v. To give the sense or equivalent of in
Trample – walk heavily, injure (little) another language or dialect. 100
Trance - A psychological state induced by (or translator n. An interpreter.
as if induced by) a magical incantation, to Translucence - The quality of allowing light to
enamor pass diffusely
tranquil adj. Calm. translucent adj. Allowing the passage of light.
tranquility n. Calmness. transmissible adj. That may e sent through or
tranquilize v. To soothe. across.
transact v. To do business. transmission n. The act of sending through or
transalpine adj. Situated on the other side of the across.
Alps. transmit v. To send trough or across.
transatlantic adj. Situated beyond or on the transmute v. To change in nature, substance, or
other side of the Atlantic. form.
transcend v. To surpass. Transmogrify - Change completely the nature or
transcendent adj. Surpassing. appearance of
transcontinental adj. Extending or passing Transmute - Change in outward structure or
across a continent. looks, Change or alter in form, appearance, or
transcribe v. To write over again (something nature (Transmogrify )
already written) transparent adj. Easy to see through or
transcript n. A copy made directly from an understand.
original. transpire v. To come to pass.
transfer v. To convey, remove, or cause to pass transplant v. To remove and plant in another
from one person or place to another. place.
transferable adj. Capable of being conveyed transposition n. The act of reversing the order
from one person or place to another. or changing the place of.
transverse adj. Lying or being across or in a trite adj. Made commonplace by frequent
crosswise direction. repetition.
travail n. Hard or agonizing labor. triumvir n. One of three men united coordinately
travesty n. A grotesque imitation. in public office or authority.
treacherous adj. Perfidious. trivial adj. Of little importance or value.
treachery n. Violation of allegiance, confidence, troublesome adj. Burdensome.
or plighted faith. Trot - Run at a moderately swift pace
treasonable adj. Of the nature of betrayal, Trounce – drub, beat
treachery, or breech of allegiance. Trove - Treasure of unknown ownership found
treatise n. An elaborate literary composition hidden (usually in the earth)
presenting a subject in all its parts. truculence n. Ferocity.
treble adj. Multiplied by three. truculent adj. Having the character or the spirit
trebly adv. Triply. of a savage.
tremendous adj. Awe-inspiring. truism n. A statement so plainly true as hardly to
tremor n. An involuntary trembling or shivering. require statement or proof.
Tremulous - (of the voice) quivering as from Trump - Proclaim or announce
weakness or fear Trump - surpass (something) by saying or doing
trenchant adj. Cutting deeply and quickly. something better
trepidation n. Nervous uncertainty of feeling. Trumpet – Proclaim on
trestle n. An open braced framework for Trundle – move heavily
supporting the horizontal stringers of a truthful adj. Veracious.
railwaybridge. tryout - A trial of something to see if or how it
triad n. A group of three persons of things. works, sample, test, try
tribune n. Any champion of the rights and Tumble - Fall down, as if collapsing, 101
liberties of the people: often used as the name Throw together in a confused mass, Understand,
for a newspaper. usually after some initial difficulty
trickery n. Artifice. Tumultuous - Characterized by unrest, disorder
Trickle - Run or flow slowly or insubordination
tricolor adj. Of three colors. Turgid - Ostentatiously lofty in style, Abnormally
tricycle n. A three-wheeled vehicle. distended especially by fluids or gas
trident n. The three-pronged fork that was the Turnaround - The time required to complete a
emblem of Neptune. task, Act or process of unloading and loading
triennial adj. Taking place every third year. and servicing a vessel or aircraft for a return trip,
trimness n. Neatness. Improve dramatically
Trifle – one kind of pudding Turnout - The group that gathers together for a
trinity n. A threefold personality existing in the particular occasion
one divine being or substance. turpitude n. Depravity.
trio n. Three things grouped or associated tutelage n. The act of training or the state of
together. being under instruction.
triple adj. Threefold. tutelar adj. Protective.
triplicate adj. Composed of or pertaining to three tutorship n. The office of a guardian.
related things or parts. Twilight - The time of day immediately following
triplicity n. The state of being triple or threefold. sunset, A condition of decline following
tripod n. A three-legged stand, usually hinged successes
near the top, for supporting some instrument. twinge n. A darting momentary local pain.
trisect v. To divide into three parts, especially typical adj. Characteristic.
into three equal parts. Twitchy - Tense, nervous, excited or irritable
Tycoon –a business magnate unconscious adj. Not cognizant of objects,
Typecast – (performing arts) cast repeatedly in actions, etc.
the same kind of role, Identify as belonging to a unction n. The art of anointing as with oil.
certain type unctuous adj. Oily.
typify v. To serve as a characteristic example of. undeceive v. To free from deception, as by
typographical adj. Pertaining to typography or apprising of the real state of affairs.
printing. undercharge v. To make an inadequate charge
typography n. The arrangement of composed for.
type, or the appearance of printed matter. Underdog - One at a disadvantage and
tyrannical adj. Despotic. expected to lose, unsuccessful person, a loser
tyranny n. Absolute power arbitrarily or unjustly underexposed adj. Insufficiently exposed for
administrated. proper or full development, as negatives in
tyro n. One slightly skilled in or acquainted with photography.
any trade or profession. undergarment n. A garment to be worn under
the ordinary outer garments.
U underling n. A subordinate.
ulterior adj. Not so pertinent as something else underman v. To equip with less than the full
to the matter spoken of. complement of men.
ultimate adj. Beyond which there is nothing else. undermine v. To subvert in an underhand way.
ultimatum n. A final statement or proposal, as underrate v. To undervalue.
concerning terms or conditions. Underscore – emphasize
ultramontane adj. Beyond the mountains, undersell v. To sell at a lower price than.
especially beyond the Alps (that is, on their undersized adj. Of less than the customary size.
Italian side).
ultramundane adj. Pertaining to supernatural
underhanded adj. Clandestinely carried on. 102
underlie v. To be the ground or support of.
things or to another life. understate v. To fail to put strongly enough, as a
Umbra - A region of complete shadow resulting case.
from total obstruction of light undervalue v. To underestimate.
umbrage n. A sense of injury. underworld n. Hades.
unaccountable adj. Inexplicable. underwrite v. To issue or be party to the issue of
unaffected adj. Sincere. a policy of insurance.
unanimity n. The state or quality of being of one Undeserving - Not deserving
mind. Undue - Beyond normal limits, (law) not
Unanimous - In complete agreement appropriate or proper (or even legal) in the
unavoidable adj. Inevitable. circumstances
unbearable adj. Unendurable. undulate v. To move like a wave or in waves.
unbecoming adj. Unsuited to the wearer, place, undulous adj. Resembling waves.
or surroundings. unfavorable adj. Adverse.
Unbeknownst - occurring or existing without the ungainly adj. Clumsy.
knowledge of unguent n. Any ointment or lubricant for local
unbelief n. Doubt. application.
Unbiased adj. Impartial, as judgment. unicellular adj. Consisting of a single cell.
unbridled adj. Being without restraint. univalence n. Monovalency.
uncommon adj. Rare. unify v. To cause to be one.
unconscionable adj. Ridiculously or unjustly Unincorporated - Not organized and maintained
excessive. as a legal corporation

unique adj. Being the only one of its kind. Upshot - A phenomenon that follows and is
unison n. A condition of perfect agreement and caused by some previous phenomenon
accord. Upstream – Toward the source
Unison - Occurring together or simultaneously, Upswing - An improving or increasing trend
Simultaneous performance of action or utterance upturn v. To throw into confusion.
of speech urban adj. Of, or pertaining to, or like a city.
unisonant adj. Being in a condition of perfect urbanity n. Refined or elegant courtesy.
agreement and accord. urchin n. A roguish, mischievous boy.
Unitarian adj. Pertaining to a religious body that urgency n. The pressure of necessity.
rejects the doctrine of the Trinity. Urn – a pot or vase
Unkempt - Not properly maintained or cared for, usage n. Treatment.
Untidy Usher - a person who shows people to their
unlawful adj. Illegal. seats, especially in a cinema or theatre or at a
unlimited adj. Unconstrained. wedding, a person employed to walk before a
unnatural adj. Artificial. person of high rank on special occasions
unnecessary adj. Not essential under the ubiquitous adj. Being present everywhere.
circumstances. usurious adj. Taking unlawful or exorbitant
Unruly - Noisy and lacking in restraint or interest on money loaned.
discipline, Unwilling to submit to authority usurp v. To take possession of by force.
unsettle v. To put into confusion. usury n. The demanding for the use of money as
unsophisticated adj. Showing inexperience. a loan, a rate of interest beyond what is allowed
unspeakable adj. Abominable. by law.
Unsound - Containing or based on a fallacy utilitarianism n. The ethical doctrine that actions
untimely adj. Unseasonable. are right because they are useful or of beneficial 103
untoward adj. Causing annoyance or hindrance. tendency.
unutterable adj. Inexpressible. utility n. Fitness for some desirable practical
unwieldy adj. Moved or managed with difficulty, purpose.
as from great size or awkward shape. utmost n. The greatest possible extent.
unwise adj. Foolish.
unyoke v. To separate.
V
Upbeat - Pleasantly (even unrealistically) vacate v. To leave.
optimistic, A contented state of being happy and vaccinate v. To inoculate with vaccine virus or
healthy and prosperous virus of cowpox.
upbraid v. To reproach as deserving blame. vacillate v. To waver.
upcast n. A throwing upward. vacuous adj. Empty.
Upbringing - The treatment and instruction vacuum n. A space entirely devoid of matter.
received by a child from its parents throughout its vagabond n. A wanderer.
childhood vagrant n. An idle wanderer.
Upend - Set, turn, or stand on end Vainglorious - Feeling self-importance
upheaval n. Overthrow or violent disturbance of vainglory n. Excessive, pretentious, and
established order or condition. demonstrative vanity.
upheave v. To raise or lift with effort. vale n. Level or low land between hills.
uppermost adj. First in order of precedence. valediction n. A bidding farewell.
uproarious adj. Noisy. valedictorian n. Student who delivers an
up-keep n. Maintenance. address at graduating exercises of an
uproot v. To eradicate. educational institution.
valedictory n. A parting address.

Valet - A manservant who acts as a personal vendor n. A seller.
attendant to his employer, Serve as a personal veneer n. Outside show or elegance.
attendant to Venerable - Profoundly honored
Valiant - Having or showing valor venerate v. To cherish reverentially.
valid adj. Founded on truth. venereal adj. Pertaining to or proceeding from
valorous adj. Courageous. sexual intercourse.
Vamp- A seductive woman who uses her Venial - Easily excused or forgiven, warranting
sex appeal to exploit men, Act seductively with only temporal punishment
(someone) venial adj. That may be pardoned or forgiven, a
Vanity - Feelings of excessive pride, The quality forgivable sin.
of being valueless or futile venison n. The flesh of deer.
vapid adj. Having lost sparkling quality and venom n. The poisonous fluid that certain
flavor. animals secrete.
vaporizer n. An atomizer. venous adj. Of, pertaining to, or contained or
variable adj. Having a tendency to change. carried in a vein or veins.
variance n. Change. veracious adj. Habitually disposed to speak the
variant n. A thing that differs from another in truth.
form only, being the same in essence or veracity n. Truthfulness.
substance. verbatim adv. Word for word.
variation n. Modification. verbiage n. Use of many words without
Variegate - Make something more diverse and necessity.
varied verbose adj. Wordy.
variegate v. To mark with different shades or verdant adj. Green with vegetation.
colors. verification n. The act of proving to be true, 104
vassal n. A slave or bondman. exact, or accurate.
Vaudeville - A variety show with songs and verify v. To prove to be true, exact, or accurate.
comic acts etc. verily adv. In truth.
Vault - Jump across or leap over (an obstacle) verity n. Truth.
Vaunt - Extravagant self-praise Vermin - An irritating or obnoxious person, Any
Veganism - Any ethical principle or way of life of various small animals or insects that are
which strictly avoids use of any kind of pests; e.g. cockroaches or rats
animal products and services that are based on vernacular n. The language of one's country.
exploitation of animals vernal adj. Belonging to or suggestive of the
vegetal adj. Of or pertaining to plants. spring.
vegetarian n. One who believes in the theory versatile adj. Having an aptitude for applying
that man's food should be exclusively vegetable. oneself to new and varied tasks or to various
vegetate v. To live in a monotonous, passive subjects.
way without exercise of the mental faculties. version n. A description or report of something
vegetation n. Plant-life in the aggregate. as modified by one's character or opinion.
vegetative adj. Pertaining to the process of vertex n. Apex.
plant-life. vertical adj. Lying or directed perpendicularly to
vehement adj. Very eager or urgent. the horizon.
velocity n. Rapid motion. vertigo n. Dizziness.
velvety adj. Marked by lightness and softness. vestige n. A visible trace, mark, or impression, of
venal adj. Mercenary, corrupt. something absent, lost, or gone.
vendible adj. Marketable. vestment n. Clothing or covering.
vendition n. The act of selling.
Vet - To subject to thorough examination or virtuoso n. A master in the technique of some
evaluation, Examine carefully particular fine art.
veto n. The constitutional right in a chief virulence n. Extreme poisonousness.
executive of refusing to approve an enactment. virulent adj. Exceedingly noxious or deleterious.
vicarious adj. Suffered or done in place of or for visage n. The face, countenance, or look of a
the sake of another. person.
Vice - Moral weakness, A specific form of viscount n. In England, a title of nobility, ranking
evildoing fourth in the order of British peerage.
viceroy n. A ruler acting with royal authority in vista n. A view or prospect.
place of the sovereign in a colony or province. visual adj. Perceptible by sight.
vicissitude n. A change, especially a complete visualize v. To give pictorial vividness to a
change, of condition or circumstances, as of mental representation.
fortune. vitality n. The state or quality of being necessary
vie v. To contend. to existence or continuance.
Vigil - A period of sleeplessness, (religion) the vitalize v. To endow with life or energy.
rite of staying awake for devotional purposes vitiate v. To contaminate.
(especially on the eve of a religious festival), A Vitreous - Relating to or resembling or derived
purposeful surveillance to guard or observe from or containing glass, (of ceramics) having
vigilance n. Alert and intent mental watchfulness the surface made shiny and nonporous by fusing
in guarding against danger. a vitreous solution to it
vigilant adj. Being on the alert to discover and vituperable adj. Deserving of censure.
ward off danger or insure safety. vivacity n. Liveliness.
vignette n. A picture having a background or that vivify v. To endue with life.
is shaded off gradually. vivisection n. The dissection of a living animal. 105
Vim - A healthy capacity for vigorous activity, An vocable n. a word, especially one regarded in
imaginative lively style (especially style of relation merely to its qualities of sound.
writing) vocative adj. Of or pertaining to the act of
vincible adj. Conquerable. calling.
vindicate v. To prove true, right, or real. Vocation – an occupation or job, a strong feeling
vindicatory adj. Punitive. of suitability for a particular career or occupation.
vindicative adj. Revengeful. vociferance n. The quality of making a clamor.
vinery n. A greenhouse for grapes. vociferate v. To utter with a loud and vehement
Vintage - The time when something was voice.
produced, The oldness of wines, A season's vociferous adj. Making a loud outcry.
yield of wine from a vineyard vogue n. The prevalent way or fashion.
viol n. A stringed instrument of the violin class. Volant adj. Flying or able to fly.
viola n. A musical instrument somewhat larger volatile adj. Changeable.
than a violin. volition n. An act or exercise of will.
violation n. Infringement. volitive adj. Exercising the will.
violator n. One who transgresses. Voluble - Marked by a ready flow of speech
violoncello n. A stringed instrument held voluptuous adj. having fullness of beautiful
between the player's knees. form, as a woman, with or without sensuous or
virago n. A bold, impudent, turbulent woman. sensual quality.
Virile - Characterized by energy and vigor Voracious - Excessively greedy and grasping,
virtu n. Rare, curious, or beautiful quality. Devouring or craving food in great quantities
virtual adj. Being in essence or effect, but not in
form or appearance.
vortex n. A mass of rotating or whirling fluid, Wean - Gradually deprive (infants and
especially when sucked spirally toward the young mammals) of mother's milk, Stop
center. depending on
votary adj. Consecrated by a vow or promise. wearisome adj. Fatiguing.
votive adj. Dedicated by a vow. wee adj. Very small.
vulgarity n. Lack of refinement in conduct or well-bred adj. Of good ancestry.
speech. well-doer n. A performer of moral and social
vulnerable adj. Capable of receiving injuries. duties.
well-heeled - In fortunate circumstances
W financially; moderately rich
Wack – eccentric type well-to-do adj. In prosperous circumstances.
Wade - Walk (through relatively shallow water) Wheeze - A clever or amusing scheme or trick,
Wag - A witty amusing person who makes jokes, Breathe with difficulty
Causing to move repeatedly from side to side whereabouts n. The place in or near which a
waif n. A homeless, neglected wanderer. person or thing is.
waistcoat n. A vest. whereupon adv. After which.
waive v. To relinquish, especially temporarily, as wherever adv. In or at whatever place.
a right or claim. wherewith n. The necessary means or
Wallop – defeat soundly and utterly, hit hard resources.
Walloping – very large, a sound defeat Whet - Make keen or more acute, sharpen the
wampum n. Beads strung on threads, formerly blade of (to hone) (a tool or weapon)
used among the American Indians as currency. whimsical adj. Capricious.
wxane v. To diminish in size and brilliancy. whine v. To utter with complaining tone.
wantonness n. Recklessness.
Ward – protect, A person who is under the
Whitewash - Cover up a misdemeanor, fault, or 106
error, Exonerate by means of a perfunctory
protection or in the custody of another investigation or through biased presentation of
Ward off – Avert, Prevent the occurrence of data
warlike adj. Belligerent. wholly adv. Completely.
Warp - Bend out of shape, as under pressure or Whoop - Shout, as if with joy or enthusiasm
from heat , Make false by mutilation or addition; Whopping - very large, extremely
as of a message or story, A twist or aberration, A wield v. To use, control, or manage, as a
moral or mental distortion weapon, or instrument, especially with full
Warrant - Show to be reasonable or provide command.
adequate ground for wile n. An act or a means of cunning deception.
Warren - An overcrowded residential area Wily/Sly – marked by skill in deception
Wash up – wear out completely, act of washing Wimpy - Weak and ineffectual
Watershed - An event marking a unique or Wind ( Wound ) - To move or cause to move in a
important historical change of course or one on sinuous, spiral, or circular course
which important developments depend Windowpane - A pane of glass in a window
wavelet n. A ripple. Wink – blink, Gleam or glow intermittently
Wax – to grow stronger, larger, or more intense winsome adj. Attractive.
Wazoo – vulgar slang for anus wintry adj. Lacking warmth of manner.
weak-kneed adj. Without resolute purpose or wiry adj. Thin, but tough and sinewy.
energy. witchcraft n. Sorcery.
weal n. Well-being. Withhold - refuse to hand over or share
witless adj. Foolish, indiscreet, or silly.
witling n. A person who has little understanding.
witticism n. A witty, brilliant, or original saying or Yarn - The act of giving an account describing
sentiment. incidents or a course of events, A fine cord of
wittingly adv. With knowledge and by design. twisted fibers
wizen v. To become or cause to become Yawning - An involuntary intake of breath
withered or dry. through a wide open mouth; usually triggered by
wizen-faced adj. Having a shriveled face. fatigue or boredom , Showing lack of attention or
working-man n. One who earns his bread by boredom, Be wide open ( Yawn )
manual labor. yearling n. A young animal past its first year and
Wobble - Move unsteadily ( Careen ) not yet two years old.
Wobbly - Inclined to shake as from weakness or Yell - Utter a sudden loud cry, Utter or declare in
defect a very loud voice
Woe - Misery resulting from affliction, Intense Z
mournfulness
Zany – crazy, lunatic
Wonk - An insignificant student who is ridiculed
Zap – Strike suddenly with force
as being affected or boringly studious
zealot n. One who espouses a cause or pursues
workmanlike adj. Like or befitting a skilled
an object in an immoderately partisan manner.
workman.
zeitgeist n. The intellectual and moral
workmanship n. The art or skill of a workman.
tendencies that characterize any age or epoch.
wrangle v. To maintain by noisy argument or
zenith n. The culminating-point of prosperity,
dispute.
influence, or greatness.
Wreak - Cause to happen or to occur as a
zephyr n. Any soft, gentle wind.
consequence
zodiac n. An imaginary belt encircling the
wreak v. To inflict, as a revenge or punishment.
Wreath - Flower arrangement consisting of a
heavens within which are the larger planets.
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wrest v. To pull or force away by or as by violent
classroom or individual use without royalties.
twisting or wringing.
Any sale, commercial use, or Internet use is
wretchedness n. Extreme misery or
prohibited. Modification is prohibited.
unhappiness.
Wring ( Wrung ) - Twist, squeeze, or compress
in order to extract liquid, Twist and compress,
as if in pain or anguish
Write off - Concede the loss or worthlessness of
something or somebody, Cancel (a debt), Write
something, Reduce the estimated value of
something
writhe v. To twist the body, face, or limbs or as
in pain or distress.
writing n. The act or art of tracing or inscribing
on a surface letters or ideographs.
Wry - Bent to one side, ironical or satirical
X
Xenophobia - A fear of foreigners or strangers
Y
Yank - Pull, or move with a sudden movement

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