A

1. Abate - (of something unpleasant or severe) become less intense or

widespread.
2. Asceticism - severe self-discipline and avoiding of all forms of
indulgence, typically for religious reasons.
3. Aversion - a strong dislike or disinclination.
4. Amended - make minor changes to (a text, piece of legislation, etc.) in
order to make it fairer or more accurate, or to reflect changing
circumstances.; improve the texture or fertility of (soil).
5. Affirm - state emphatically or publicly; offer (someone) emotional
support or encouragement.
6. Antagonism - active hostility or opposition.;hate
7. Antipathy - a strong dislike or disinclination.; hostile ; antagonism
8. Arch - have the curved shape of an arch.; curve ; bend
9. Articulate - having or showing the ability to speak fluently and
coherently.; eloquent ; having joints or jointed segments.
10. Albatross - they cause you great problems from which you cannot
escape, or they prevent you from doing what you want to do.
11. Avaricious - having or showing an extreme greed for wealth or
material gain.; greedy
12. Ascent - a climb or walk to the summit of a mountain or hill.;an
instance of rising or moving up through the air.
13. Assent - the expression of approval or agreement.
14. Assertion - a confident and forceful statement of fact or belief.
15. Artisans - a worker in a skilled trade, especially one that involves
making things by hand.; skilled worker
16. Apprenticeship - Apprenticeship is a system for training a new
generation of practitioners of a trade or profession with on-the-job
training
17. Aquiline - like an eagle ;hooked or curved like an eagle's beak.
18. Acrimony - bitterness or ill feeling.
19. Atypical - not representative of a type, group, or class. ; unusual
20. Aggrieve -  to give pain or trouble to.
21. Arouse - evoke or awaken (a feeling, emotion, or response).
22. Amicably - in a friendly and peaceable manner.
23. Apparent - clearly visible or understood; obvious.; seeming real or
true, but not necessarily so.
24. Amiable - having or displaying a friendly and pleasant manner.
25. Attest -provide or serve as clear evidence of.; enrol as ready for
military service.
26. Avant-garde -new and experimental ideas and methods in art, music,
or literature.; favouring or introducing new and experimental ideas and
methods.
27. Anecdote - a short amusing or interesting story about a real incident
or person.
28. Aphorism - a pithy observation which contains a general truth.; a
concise statement of a scientific principle, typically by a classical author.
29. Abase - behave in a way that belittles or degrades (someone).;
humble ; lower .
30. Abdicate - fail to fulfil or undertake (a responsibility or duty).; avoid
31. Aberrant - departing from an accepted standard.;abnormal.
32. Abeyance - a state of temporary disuse or suspension.
33. Abhor - regard with disgust and hatred.
34. Abjure - solemnly renounce (a belief, cause, or claim).; reject
35. Abrasive - rough , capable of polishing or cleaning a hard surface by
rubbing or grinding.; showing little concern for the feelings of others;
harsh.
36. Abreast - side by side and facing the same way.; alongside or level
with something.
37. Abridge - shorten (a piece of writing) without losing the sense.
38. Abscission - the natural detachment of parts of a plant, typically dead
leaves and ripe fruit.
39. Abstain - restrain oneself from doing or enjoying something.
40. Abyss - a deep, immeasurable space, gulf, or cavity;
41. Accede - agree to a demand, request, or treaty.; assume an office or
position.
42. Accretion - growth or increase by the gradual accumulation of
additional layers or matter.; a thing formed or added by gradual growth or
increase.
43. Acidulous -sharp-tasting; sour.
44. Acme -peak , highest point , summit
45. Activism - the policy or action of using vigorous campaigning to
bring about political or social change.
46. Acumen - the ability to make good judgement and take quick
decisions.
47. Adhere - stick fast to (a surface or substance).; believe in and follow
the practices of.
48. Admonish - advise or urge (someone) earnestly. ; warn or reprimand
someone firmly.
49. Adumbrate - represent in outline.; foreshadow (a future event).
50. Adverse - preventing success or development; harmful; unfavourable.
51. Advocate - a person who publicly supports or recommends a
particular cause or policy.
52. Aerie - a large nest of an eagle or other bird of prey, built high in a
tree or on a cliff.
53. Affable -friendly, good-natured, or easy to talk to.
54. Affectation - behaviour, speech, or writing that is pretentious and
designed to impress.; fake behaviour
55. Aggrandize - increase the power, status, or wealth of.
56. Aggregate - a whole formed by combining several separate elements.;
gross; total
57. Alacrity - cheerful or speedy willingness
58. Alienate - make (someone) feel isolated or estranged.; unfriendly
59. Aloof - not friendly or forthcoming; cool and distant.; reserved
60. Amalgamate - combine or unite to form one organization or
structure.; bend; merge ; unit
61. Ambiguous - not clear , hard to understand , having several meaning
62. Ambivalent - having mixed feelings or contradictory ideas about
something or someone.; uncertain
63. Amortize - gradually pay off a debt; gradually write off the asset.
64. Analgesia - the inability to feel pain.
65. Analogous - comparable in certain respects, typically in a way which
makes clearer the nature of the things compared.
66. Anarchy - chaos , disorder, absence of government.
67. Anodyne - not likely to cause offence or disagreement and somewhat
dull.; neutral ; a painkilling drug or medicine.
68. Anoint - smear or rub with oil, typically as part of a religious
ceremony.
69. Anomaly/anomalous - something that deviates from what is standard,
normal, or expected.; abnormal
70. Antedate - precede in time; come before (something) in date.
71. Antithetical - directly opposed or contrasted; mutually
incompatible.;hostile
72. Apathy - lack of interest, enthusiasm, or concern.
73. Apocryphal - (of a story or statement) of doubtful authenticity,
although widely circulated as being true.
74. Apostate - someone who stands away from something (or someone)
that they used to stand with.
75. Apostle - a vigorous and pioneering advocate or supporter of a
particular policy, idea, or cause.
76. Apposite - appropriate; suitable; fitting
77. Apprise - inform or tell (someone).
78. Approbation - approval or praise.
79. Appropriate - suitable or proper in the circumstances.; take
(something) for one's own use, typically without the owner's permission.
80. Arbiter - judge; authority; umpire
81. Arcane -understood by few; mysterious or secret.
82. Archaic - very old or old-fashioned.
83. Ardent /ardor- very enthusiastic or passionate.; burning; glowing.
84. Arrogate - take or claim (something) without justification.
85. Artless - naive; simple; innocent; childlike; pure
86. Ascertain - find (something) out for certain; make sure of. ; find out;
discover
87. Ascribe - regard something as being due to (a cause).
88. Aseptic - free from contamination caused by harmful bacteria,
viruses, or other microorganisms; surgically sterile or sterilized.
89. Asperity - harshness of tone or manner.
90. Aspersion - an attack on the reputation or integrity of someone or
something.; criticize
91. Assail - make a concerted or violent attack on.
92. Assiduous - showing great care and perseverance.
93. Assuage -make (an unpleasant feeling) less intense.; satisfy (an
appetite or desire).
94. Attenuate - having been reduced in force, effect, or value.; thin or
reduced in thickness.
95. Attuned - make receptive or aware.
96. Audacious - bold ;daring; fearless; showing an impudent lack of
respect.
97. Augment - make (something) greater by adding to it; increase.
98. Augury - a sign of what will happen in the future; an omen.
99. August - respected and impressive.
100. Austere - severe or strict in manner or attitude.; having a plain and
unadorned appearance. ; (of living conditions or a way of life) having no
comforts or luxuries.
101. Autonomous - self - governing ; independent
102. Aver - declare ; maintain
103. Avid - having or showing a keen interest in or enthusiasm for
something.
104. Aggravate -make (a problem, injury, or offence) worse or more
serious.;annoy or exasperate.
105. Acolyte - an assistant or follower.;beginner
106. Astute - intelligent ; smart
107. Apace -swiftly; quickly.
108. Abrupt -sudden and unexpected.
109. Abet -encourage or assist (someone) to do something wrong, in
particular to commit a crime.
110. Ancillary - providing necessary support to the primary activities or
operation of an organization, system, etc.
111. Abnegation - the action of renouncing or rejecting something.;self-
denial.
112. Abortive -failing to produce the intended result.
113. Abrogate -repeal or do away with (a law, right, or formal
agreement).
114. Acerbic -(especially of a comment or style of speaking) sharp and
forthright.;tasting sour or bitter.
115. Acrimonious -(typically of speech or discussion) angry and bitter.
116. Adulterate -render (something) poorer in quality by adding another
substance.; not pure or genuine.
117. Abnegate -renounce or reject (something desired or valuable).
118. Authoritarian - favouring or enforcing strict obedience to authority
at the expense of personal freedom.
119. Abstruse - difficult to understand; obscure.
120. Anachronism - a thing belonging or appropriate to a period other
than that in which it exists, especially a thing that is conspicuously old-
fashioned.
121. Abash - make (someone) feel embarrassed, disconcerted, or
ashamed.
122. Absolve - declare (someone) free from guilt, obligation, or
punishment.
123. Acquit -free (someone) from a criminal charge by a verdict of not
guilty.;declare innocent.
124. Abatement - the action of abating or being abated; ending or
subsiding.
125. Aperture -an opening, hole, or gap.
126. Altruistic - showing a disinterested and selfless concern for the well-
being of others; unselfish
127. Augur - (of an event or circumstance) portend a good or bad
outcome.
128. Auspice - with the help and support of (someone or something)
129. Acclaim -praise enthusiastically and publicly.
130. Accolade - an award or privilege granted as a special honour or as an
acknowledgement of merit.
131. Ameliorate -make (something bad or unsatisfactory) better.;improve
132. Appease -assuage or satisfy (a demand or a feeling).
133. Askance - with an attitude or look of suspicion or
disapproval.;doubtfully
134. Awry -away from the usual or expected course; amiss.;out of the
normal or correct position; askew.
135. Adventitious - happening as a result of an external factor or chance
rather than design or inherent nature.;unplanned;accidental
136. Amulet - an ornament or small piece of jewellery thought to give
protection against evil, danger, or disease.
137. Auspicious - conducive to success; favourable.
138. Anathema - something or someone that one vehemently
dislikes.;curse; ban
139. Appraise - assess the value or quality of.;judge
140. Assay -the testing of a metal or ore to determine its ingredients and
quality.;investigate
141. Acuity - sharpness or keenness of thought, vision, or hearing.
142. Ambulatory - relating to or adapted for walking.;a place for walking,
especially an aisle or cloister in a church or monastery.
143. Antecede - come before (something) in time, order, or position;
precede.
144. Anterior -coming before in time; earlier.
145. Apprehensive -anxious or fearful that something bad or unpleasant
will happen.
146. Apathetic - showing or feeling no interest, enthusiasm, or concern.
147. Amused - finding something funny or entertaining.
148. Anathema - something or someone that one vehemently dislikes.
149. Acetic - of or like vinegar or acetic acid.
150. Animadversion - criticism or censure.; a comment or remark,
especially a critical one.
151. Acclivity - an upward slope.
152. Arroyo -a watercourse (such as a creek) in an arid region.
153. Adjuration - beg, beseech, entreat, implore, importune, and
supplicate.
154. Apothegm - a concise saying or maxim; an aphorism.
155. Aureole - a circle of light or brightness surrounding something,
especially as depicted in art around the head or body of a person
represented as holy.
156. Abstinence - the practice of restraining oneself from indulging in
something, typically alcohol or sex.
157. Adhesion - the action or process of adhering to a surface or
object.;sticking
158. Anthology - a published collection of poems or other pieces of
writing.;a collection of songs or musical compositions issued in one
album.
 B
1. Bodes - be a sign or warning that (something, especially something
momentous or calamitous) is likely to happen.
2. Blatant - (of bad behaviour) done openly and unashamedly.
3. Besmirch - damage (someone's reputation).
4. Balkanize - divide (a region or body) into smaller mutually hostile
states or groups.
5. Beneath - at a lower level or layer.
6. Bedlam - a scene of uproar and confusion.; an institution for the care
of mentally ill people.
7. Belie - (of an appearance) fail to give a true impression of
(something).; fail to fulfil or justify (a claim or expectation).
8. Blemish - a small mark or flaw which spoils the appearance of
something.; spoil the appearance or quality of (something).
9. Balk - hesitate or be unwilling to accept an idea or undertaking.
10. Banal - so lacking in originality as to be obvious and boring.;
hackneyed
11. Bane - a cause of great distress or annoyance.
12. Base - the lowest part or edge of something, especially the part on
which it rests or is supported.
13. Baying - (of a dog, especially a large one) bark or howl loudly.; (of a
group of people) shout loudly, typically to demand something.
14. Beneficent - (of a person) generous or doing good.
15. Benign - gentle and kindly.; (of a disease) not harmful in effect.
16. Bent - sharply curved or having an angle.;determined to do or have.
17. Besiege - surround (a place) with armed forces in order to capture it
or force its surrender.
18. Bevy - a large group of people or things of a particular kind.
19. Bifurcate - divide into two branches or forks.
20. Bilk - obtain or withhold money from (someone) unfairly or by
deceit; cheat or defraud.
21. Blight - a plant disease, typically one caused by fungi such as
mildews, rusts, and smuts.; a thing that spoils or damages something.
22. Blithe - showing a casual and cheerful indifference considered to be
callous or improper.; happy or carefree.
23. Bogus - not genuine or true (used in a disapproving manner when
deception has been attempted).; fake
24. Bolster - a long, thick pillow that is placed under other pillows for
support.
25. Bombastic - high-sounding but with little meaning; inflated.
26. Bonhomie - cheerful friendliness; geniality.
27. Boor - a rough and bad-mannered person.
28. Brandish - wave or flourish (something, especially a weapon) as a
threat or in anger or excitement.
29. Brook - a small stream.; suffer or tolerate
30. Buffer - lessen or moderate the impact of (something).; protect
31. Bureaucracy - a system of government in which most of the important
decisions are taken by state officials rather than by elected
representatives.
32. Burnish - polish (something, especially metal) by rubbing.
33. Buttress - a structure of stone or brick built against a wall to
strengthen or support it.
34. Bygone - belonging to an earlier time.
35. Belittle -dismiss (someone or something) as unimportant.; criticize
36. Berate -scold or criticize (someone) angrily.
37. Bilious - affected by or associated with nausea or vomiting.;spiteful;
bad-tempered.;irritable
38. Burgeoning -beginning to grow or increase rapidly; flourishing.
39. Bacchanalian - characterized by or given to drunken revelry.
40. Bereave - be deprived of a close relation or friend through their
death.;mourning
41. Bemusing - puzzle, confuse, or bewilder (someone).
42. Baleful - threatening harm; menacing.
43. Belabor - attack (someone) physically or verbally.;argue or discuss (a
subject) in excessive detail.
44. Beneficial - resulting in good; favourable or advantageous.;favourable
45. Belligerent - hostile and aggressive.
46. Bewildered -perplexed and confused; very puzzled.
47. Bitter -having a sharp, pungent taste or smell; not sweet.;feeling or
showing anger, hurt, or resentment because of bad experiences or a sense
of unjust treatment.
48. Blunt -(of a cutting implement) not having a sharp edge or
point.;straightforward; frank.
49. Bantering - characterized by good-humoured teasing.
50. Benevolent - well meaning and kindly.;charitable; non-profit-making
51. Bowdlerize -remove material that is considered improper or offensive
from (a text or account), especially with the result that the text becomes
weaker or less effective.;cut ; edit
52. Bohemian - relating to Bohemia or its people.
53. Baroque -anything irregular, bizarre, or otherwise departing from
rules and proportions established during the Renaissance.
54. Behoove -it is a duty or responsibility for someone to do something.;it
is appropriate or suitable; it befits.
55. Braggadocio - boastful or arrogant behaviour.
56. Badinage - humorous or witty conversation.
57. Benison - a blessing.
58. Backslider - relapse into bad ways or error.
59. Bucolic - relating to the pleasant aspects of the countryside and
country life.

C
1. Cultivated - prepare and use (land) for crops or gardening.; try to
acquire or develop (a quality or skill).
2. Concessionary - relating to or constituting a concession or reduced
rate.
3. Complacence - showing smug or uncritical satisfaction with oneself or
one's achievements.; self - satisfied
4. Conundrum - a confusing and difficult problem or question.; a question
asked for amusement, typically one with a pun in its answer; a riddle.
5. Contrived - created or arranged in a way that seems artificial and
unrealistic.
6. Crumble - break or fall apart into small fragments, especially as part of
a process of deterioration.
7. Candour - the quality of being open and honest; frankness.
8. Confounded - used for emphasis, especially to express anger or
annoyance.
9. Communal - shared by all members of a community; for common use.
10. Charismatic - very pleasant or attractive.;exercising a compelling
charm which inspires devotion in others.; fascinating
11. Casualty - a person killed or injured in a war or accident.;a person or
thing badly affected by an event or situation. ; victim
12. Culpable - deserving blame.
13. Contrite - full of regret , sorry
14. Complicit - involved with others in an activity that is unlawful or
morally wrong.
15. Catering -the provision of food and drink at a social event or other
gathering.
16. Coping - Coping is conscious or unconscious strategies used to
reduce unpleasant emotions
17. Commiserate - express or feel sympathy or pity; sympathize.
18. Cowering - shake , cringe , shivering
19. Cauterizes - burn the skin or flesh of (a wound) with a heated
instrument or caustic substance in order to stop bleeding or to prevent
infection.
20. Contemporaries - a person or thing living or existing at the same time
as another.; hateful
21. Cranks - turn the crankshaft of (an internal combustion engine) in
order to start the engine.; give a bend to (a shaft, bar, etc.).
22. Critical - expressing adverse or disapproving comments or
judgement.;analytic
23. Chargin - disquietude or distress of mind caused by humiliation,
disappointment, or failure.
24. Contrived - created or arranged in a way that seems artificial and
unrealistic.
25. Comprehension - the ability to understand something.
26. Consolidation - the action or process of making something stronger or
more solid.;
27. Conglomerates - a thing consisting of a number of different and
distinct parts or items that are grouped together.; gather together into a
compact mass.
28. Coup - a sudden, violent, and illegal seizure of power from a
government.; an instance of successfully achieving something difficult.
29. Credence - belief in or acceptance of something as true.
30. Calumny - the making of false and defamatory statements about
someone in order to damage their reputation; slander.; criticize
31. Canard - an unfounded rumour or story
32. Candid - truthful and straightforward; frank.; (of a photograph of a
person) taken informally, especially without the subject's knowledge.
33. Canonical - according to or ordered by canon law.
34. Chauvinism - excessive or prejudiced support for one's own cause,
group, or sex.
35. Chronological - (of a record of events) following the order in which
they occurred.
36. Circumscribe - restrict (something) within limits.
37. Circumspect - wary and unwilling to take risks.; cautious ;
wary ;careful
38. Clamber - climb or move in an awkward and laborious way, typically
using both hands and feet.
39. Clamor - a loud and confused noise, especially that of people
shouting.
40. Clinch - confirm or settle (a contract or bargain).; engage in a close
fight or struggle without weapons; wrestle.
41. Cloying -excessively sweet, rich, or sentimental, especially to a
disgusting or sickening degree.
42. Coagulate - (of a fluid, especially blood) change to a solid or semi-
solid state.
43. Coalesce - come together to form one mass or whole.
44. Coda - concluding passage
45. Coffer - a strongbox or small chest for holding valuables.
46. Collude - cooperate in a secret or unlawful way in order to deceive or
gain an advantage over others.
47. Commensurate - corresponding in size or degree; in proportion.; equal
48. Compendium compendious - a collection of concise but detailed
information about a particular subject, especially in a book or other
publication./containing or presenting the essential facts of something in a
comprehensive but concise way.
49. Complacent - showing smug or uncritical satisfaction with oneself or
one's achievements.
50. Complementary - combining in such a way as to enhance or
emphasize the qualities of each other or another.
51. Complaint - a statement that something is unsatisfactory or
unacceptable.
52. Concede - admit or agree that something is true after first denying or
resisting it.
53. Conciliatory - intended or likely to placate or pacify.
54. Concur - be of the same opinion; agree.
55. Condone - accept (behaviour that is considered morally wrong or
offensive).
56. Confer - grant (a title, degree, benefit, or right).; have discussions;
exchange opinions.
57. Connoisseur - an expert judge in matters of taste.
58. Console - comfort (someone) at a time of grief or disappointment.
59. Consolidate - make (something) physically stronger or more solid.
60. Constrict - make narrower, especially by encircling pressure.
61. Construe - interpret (a word or action) in a particular way.
62. Contextualize - place or study in context.
63. Converge - (of lines) tend to meet at a point.
64. Conversant - familiar with or knowledgeable about something.
65. Convoluted - (especially of an argument, story, or sentence)
extremely complex and difficult to follow.
66. Copious - abundant in supply or quantity.
67. Corroborate - confirm or give support to (a statement, theory, or
finding).
68. Cosmopolitan - including people from many different countries.
69. Countenance - a person's face or facial expression. ;support or
approval.
70. Counter-intuitive - contrary to intuition or to common-sense
expectation.
71. Counterpoint - a thing that forms a pleasing or notable contrast to
something else.
72. Counterproductive - having the opposite of the desired effect.
73. Crafty - clever at achieving one's aims by indirect or deceitful
methods.
74. Credibility - the quality of being trusted and believed in.
75. Credulous - over-trusting;innocent
76. Crescendo - the loudest point reached in a gradually increasing sound.
77. Culminate - reach a climax or point of highest development.
78. Cynical -believing that people are motivated purely by self-interest;
distrustful of human sincerity or integrity.
79. Castigate -reprimand (someone) severely.;criticize
80. Cursory -hasty and therefore not thorough or detailed.
81. Curtail - reduce in extent or quantity; impose a restriction on.
82. Canny - sharp ; scholar ; intelligent
83. Capricious /caprice- given to sudden and unaccountable changes of
mood or behaviour.
84. Callow -(of a young person) inexperienced and immature.
85. Caustic - able to burn or corrode organic tissue by chemical
action.;sarcastic in a scathing and bitter way.
86. Courageous -not deterred by danger or pain; brave.
87. Craven - contemptibly lacking in courage; cowardly.
88. Circumlocution - the use of many words where fewer would do,
especially in a deliberate attempt to be vague or evasive.
89. Churlish - rude in a mean-spirited and surly way.
90. Curmudgeon - a bad-tempered person, especially an old one.
91. Covetous - having or showing a great desire to possess something
belonging to someone else.;greedy
92. Counterpart - a person or thing that corresponds to or has the same
function as another person or thing in a different place or situation.;copy
93. Cadaver - dead body ; corpse
94. Cryptic - having a meaning that is mysterious or obscure.
95. Cogent - (of an argument or case) clear, logical, and convincing.
96. Compunction - a feeling of guilt or moral scruple that prevents or
follows the doing of something bad.
97. Contrition - the state of feeling remorseful (deep regret or guilt for a
wrong committed.)and penitent.
98. Conjugal -relating to marriage or the relationship between a married
couple.;family
99. Consanguineous - relating to or denoting people descended from the
same ancestor.;family
100. Chortle - laugh in a noisy, gleeful way.
101. Clement - (of a person or their actions) merciful.;(of weather) mild.
102. Careen -move swiftly and in an uncontrolled way
103. Carom -make a carom; strike and rebound.; not in straight line
104. Circuitous -(of a route or journey) longer than the most direct
way.;indirect
105. Circumvent - find a way around (an obstacle).;avoid
106. Cavil - make petty or unnecessary objections.
107. Curt - rudely brief;short
108. Conceited - excessively proud of oneself; vain.
109. Condescending - having or showing an attitude of
patronizing(apparently kind or helpful but betraying a feeling of
superiority) superiority.
110. Contemptuous -showing contempt; scornful.;mocking
111. Cheery - happy and optimistic.
112. Compassionate -feeling or showing sympathy and concern for
others.;caring
113. Cardinal - a high-ranking priest in the Catholic Church.;main person
114. Cunctation - the action of delaying or putting off doing something.
115. Cynosure -a person or thing that is the centre of attention or
admiration
116. Choleric - bad-tempered or irritable.
117. Cerebration - the working of the brain; thinking.
118. Chimerical - (of a mythical animal) formed from parts of various
animals.;hoped for but illusory or impossible to achieve.
119. Cantata - a medium-length narrative piece of music for voices with
instrumental accompaniment, typically with solos, chorus, and orchestra.
120. Colloquy - a conversation;a gathering for discussion of theological
questions.
121. Cordiform - shaped like a heart a cordiform sea-urchin shell.
122. Concurrence - the fact of two or more events or circumstances
happening or existing at the same time.;agreement or consistency.
123. Candescence - glowing whiteness.
124. Circadian - (of biological processes) recurring naturally on a twenty-
four-hour cycle, even in the absence of light fluctuations.
125. Caricature - cartoon ; humorous
126. Carte blanche - complete freedom to act as one wishes.
127. Contamination - the action or state of making or being made impure
by polluting or poisoning.
128. Crepuscular - resembling or relating to twilight.
129. Cumbersome - large or heavy and therefore difficult to carry or
use; unwieldy.;slow or complicated and therefore inefficient.
130. Cornucopia - an ornamental container shaped like a goat's horn. ;an
abundant supply of good things of a specified kind.
131. Charlatan - a person falsely claiming to have a special knowledge or
skill.
132. Cantankerous - bad-tempered, argumentative, and uncooperative.
 D
1. Dissolute -  lacking restraint; indulging in or characterized by
excessive indulgence in sex, alcohol, or drugs.
2. Dwindled - diminish gradually in size, amount, or strength.; become
smaller
3. Dissent -Disagreement ,difference of opinion
4. Descent - an act of moving downwards, dropping, or falling.; the origin
or background of a person in terms of family or nationality.
5. Denigrate - criticize unfairly; disparage.
6. Disquieting - inducing feelings of anxiety or worry.; disturbing
7. Demeaning - causing someone to lose their dignity and the respect of
others.
8. Defeasible - capable of being devised, invented, or contrived.
9. Deftness -  skillful performance or ability without difficulty. 
10. Discretionary - optional , non - compulsory
11. Dear - used for expressing disappointment, sadness, surprise, etc.;
loved by or important to somebody.
12. Dearth - a scarcity or lack of something.
13. Dissuaded - persuade (someone) not to take a particular course of
action.; prevent ; discourage
14. Depreciated - diminish in value over a period of time.; disparage or
belittle (something).
15. Dispensation - exemption(exception) from a rule or usual
requirement.; a political, religious, or social system prevailing at a
particular time.
16. Distorted - pulled or twisted out of shape; contorted.;giving a
misleading or false account or impression; misrepresented.
17. Detractor- a person who disparages(a person who criticizes someone
as being of little worth.) someone or something.
18. Dooded - To dress formally, perhaps more formally than usual.
19. Doting - extremely and uncritically fond of someone; adoring.
20. Duplicitous - someone who intentionally misleads people
21. Devoid - entirely lacking or free from.
22. Delves - reach inside a receptacle and search for something.; dig;
excavate.
23. Draconian - excessively harsh and severe.; strict
24. Dystopia - an imagined state or society in which there is great
suffering or injustice, typically one that is totalitarian or post-apocalyptic.
25. Diffident - modest or shy because of a lack of self-confidence.
26. Deep-seated - firmly established at a deep or profound level.; well
established
27. Detested - dislike intensely.; abhor
28. Doodled - scribble absent- mindedly .
29. Delinquent - (typically of a young person) tending to commit crime,
particularly minor crime.
30. Disciplinarian - a person who believes in or practices firm discipline.
31. Disingenuous - not candid or sincere, typically by pretending that one
knows less about something than one really does.; dishonest
32. Debacle - a sudden and ignominious failure; a fiasco.
33. Daunt - make (someone) feel intimidated or apprehensive.; dishearten
34. Debase - reduce (something) in quality or value; degrade.
35. Debunk - expose the falseness or hollowness of (an idea or belief).
36. Decorous - in keeping with good taste and propriety; polite and
restrained.
37. Declaim - utter or deliver words in a rhetorical or impassioned way,
as if to an audience.
38. Deem - regard or consider in a specified way.
39. Deference - polite submission and respect.
40. Deleterious - causing harm or damage.
41. Desiccate - having had all moisture removed; dried out.; lacking
vitality or interest.
42. Desultory - lacking a plan, purpose, or enthusiasm.; occurring
randomly or occasionally.
43. Diffuse- spread over a wide area or between a large number of
people.
44. Dilate - make or become wider, larger, or more open.
45. Dilatory - slow to act.
46. Din - a loud, unpleasant, and prolonged noise.
47. Dirge - a song or piece of music that is considered too slow,
miserable, or boring.
48. Discerning - having or showing good judgement.
49. Discrepancy - inconsistency ;difference
50. Disjointed - unconnected
51. Disparage - regard or represent as being of little worth.
52. Declivity - a downward slope.
53. Deface - spoil the surface or appearance of (something), for example
by drawing or writing on it.
54. Default - failure to fulfil an obligation, especially to repay a loan or
appear in a law court.
55. Deflect - cause (something) to change direction; turn aside from a
straight course.
56. Delimit - determine the limits or boundaries of.
57. Delineate - describe or portray (something) precisely.; indicate the
exact position of (a border or boundary).
58. Demagogue - a political leader who seeks support by appealing to the
desires and prejudices of ordinary people rather than by using rational
argument.
59. Denote - be a sign of; indicate.; stand as a name or symbol for.
60. Deride/derisive - make fun of; mock
61. Digress - leave the main subject temporarily in speech or writing.
62. Derivative - something which is based on another source.
63. Detached - separate or disconnected.
64. Deterrent - a thing that discourages or is intended to discourage
someone from doing something.
65. Diaphanous - (especially of fabric) light, delicate, and translucent.
66. Dichotomy - a division or contrast between two things that are or are
represented as being opposed or entirely different.
67. Dictum - a short statement that expresses a general truth or principle.
68. Dilettante - a person who cultivates an area of interest, such as the
arts, without real commitment or knowledge.
69. Disabuse - persuade (someone) that an idea or belief is mistaken.
70. Discomfiting - make (someone) feel uneasy or embarrassed.
71. Discordant - disagreeing or incongruous.
72. Discredit - harm the good reputation of.
73. Discrete - individually separate and distinct.
74. Discriminating - having or showing refined taste or good judgement.
75. Disinterested - not interested
76. Dismiss - order or allow to leave; send away.
77. Dispatch - send off to a destination or for a purpose.; deal with (a task
or opponent) quickly and efficiently.
78. Dispassionate - emotionless
79. Disperse- distribute or spread over a wide area.
80. Disposition - a person's inherent qualities of mind and character.
81. Disseminate - spread (something, especially information) widely.
82. Dissent - disagreement; lack of agreement
83. Dissolution - the action of formally ending or dismissing an assembly,
partnership, or official body.
84. Dissonance - lack of harmony among musical notes.
85. Distend - swell or cause to swell by pressure from inside.
86. Distill - purify (a liquid) by heating it so that it vaporizes, then
cooling and condensing the vapour and collecting the resulting liquid.
87. Dither - hesitate
88. Distaff - a stick or spindle on to which wool or flax is wound for
spinning.;the female side of a family
89. Diurnal - of or during the day.
90. Diverge - (of a road, route, or line) separate from another route and go
in a different direction.
91. Divest - deprive someone of (power, rights, or possessions).
92. Divine - of or like God or a god.; very pleasing; delightful.
93. Doctrinaire - rigid; inflexible
94. Document - official paper ;legal paper
95. Doff - remove (an item of clothing)
96. Dogma - teaching ;belief; principle
97. Dormant - temporarily inactive or inoperative.; inactive
98. Dovetail - join together by means of a dovetail.
99. Droll - funny; humorous; amusing
100. Dubious - hesitating or doubting.
101. Dupe - deceive; trick.
102. Duplicity - deceitfulness.
103. Dyspeptic -having indigestion or a consequent air of irritable bad
temper.
104. Decry -publicly denounce.;criticize
105. Defamation -reprimand (someone) severely.;criticize
106. Denounce -publicly declare to be wrong or evil.;condemn;criticize
107. Diatribe -a forceful and bitter verbal attack against someone or
something.;criticize
108. Destitute - extremely poor and lacking the means to provide for
oneself.
109. Dudgeon -a feeling of offence or deep resentment.;bad mood;
angrily.
110. Decamp -leave a place suddenly or secretly.;break up or leave a
military camp.
111. Demur - the action of objecting to or hesitating over
something.;withdraw.
112. Dauntless - showing fearlessness and determination.
113. Defer -put off (an action or event) to a later time; postpone.
114. Debauchery - extreme indulgence in bodily pleasures and especially
sexual pleasures : behavior involving sex, drugs, alcohol, etc. that is often
considered immoral.
115. Depraved - morally corrupt; wicked.
116. Dissipate - (with reference to a feeling or emotion) disappear or
cause to disappear.;waste or fritter away (money, energy, or resources).
117. Defunct -no longer existing or functioning.;dead
118. Demise -a person's death.
119. Dolorous -feeling or expressing great sorrow or distress.; mourning
120. Despotic - of or typical of a despot; tyrannical.;of or typical of a
ruler with total power.
121. Dogmatic - inclined to lay down principles as undeniably true.;
opinionated
122. Defile - damage the purity or appearance of; mar or spoil.;rape or
sexually assault (a woman).
123. Dissemble - conceal or disguise one's true feelings or beliefs.
124. Dour - relentlessly severe, stern, or gloomy in manner or
appearance.;unsmiling;unfriendly
125. Defer - put off (an action or event) to a later time; postpone.
126. Descry - catch sight of.;recognize;detect
127. Discursive - digressing from subject to subject.
128. Disconsolate - very unhappy and unable to be comforted.
129. Doleful - expressing sorrow; mournful.
130. Dolor - a state of great sorrow or distress.
131. Derogatory - showing a critical or disrespectful attitude.
132. Desolate -(of a place) uninhabited and giving an impression of bleak
emptiness. ; feeling or showing great unhappiness or loneliness.s
133. Despairing - showing the loss of all hope.
134. Diabolic - relating to, or proceeding from the devil
135. Defalcation - a failure to meet a promise or an expectation.
136. Dotage - the period of life in which a person is old and weak.
137. Depredation - an act of attacking or plundering.;robbery
138. Distrait -distracted or absent-minded.
139. Detrimental - tending to cause harm.

E
1. Endure - suffer (something painful or difficult) patiently.;remain in
existence; last.
2. Equanimity - calmness and composure, especially in a difficult
situation.
3. Evoking - bring or recall (a feeling, memory, or image) to the
conscious mind.
4. Empirical - based on, concerned with, or verifiable by observation or
experience rather than theory or pure logic.; factual ;real ; verified
5. Elude - escape from or avoid (a danger, enemy, or pursuer), typically
in a skilful or cunning way.
6. Exemplified - serving as a desirable model; very good. ; perfect;
serving as a warning or deterrent.
7. Exorbitant - (of a price or amount charged) unreasonably high.
8. Eminence - fame or acknowledged superiority within a particular
sphere.;rise
9. Exhilarating - making one feel very happy, animated, or elated;
thrilling.
10. Earnest - resulting from or showing sincere and intense conviction.;
serious
11. Exotic -1 : very different, strange, or unusual. 2 : introduced from
another country : not native exotic plants.
12. Ennobled - give (someone) a noble rank or title.; honour
13. Exponential -  a person who is a big promoter of something.
14. Encumbrance - an impediment or burden.; obstacle
15. Earthy - (of a person or their language) direct and uninhibited,
especially about sexual subjects or bodily functions.; resembling or
suggestive of earth or soil.
16. Eclectic - deriving ideas, style, or taste from a broad and diverse
range of sources.
17. Esteem - held in great respect; admired.
18. Envy - desire to have a quality, possession, or other desirable thing
belonging to (someone else).; jealousy
19. Evasive - tending to avoid commitment or self-revelation, especially
by responding only indirectly.; directed towards avoidance or escape.
20. Exacerbated - make (a problem, bad situation, or negative feeling)
worse.
21. Epicurean - a person who believes that the pursuit of pleasure is the
most important thing in life; a pleasure-seeker.
22. Ephemeral - lasting for a very short time.
23. Ebullient - cheerful and full of energy.
24. Echelon - a level or rank in an organization, a profession, or society.
25. Eclipse - blocking; covering; obscuring; hiding; concealing.
26. Edify - educate; instruct ;teach
27. Effigy - a sculpture or model of a person.
28. Effrontery - boldness; shamelessness; impoliteness ;disrespect
29. Egalitarian - believing in or based on the principle that all people are
equal and deserve equal rights and opportunities.
30. Egregious - outstandingly bad; shocking.
31. Egress - the action of going out of or leaving a place.
32. Elated - ecstatically happy.
33. Elevate - raise or lift (something) to a higher position.
34. Elicit - evoke or draw out (a reaction, answer, or fact) from someone.
35. Eloquent - fluent or persuasive in speaking or writing.; clearly
expressing or indicating something.
36. Emaciate -very thin and feeble especially from lack of nutrition or
illness
37. Embellish - make (something) more attractive by the addition of
decorative details or features.
38. Eminent - (of a person) famous and respected within a particular
sphere.; (of a positive quality) present to a notable degree.
39. Emulate - copy ; make as an example
40. Encomium - a speech or piece of writing that praises someone or
something highly.
41. Endemic - (of a disease or condition) regularly found among
particular people or in a certain area.; (of a plant or animal) native and
restricted to a certain place.
42. Enervate - make (someone) feel drained of energy or vitality.
43. Engender - cause or give rise to (a feeling, situation, or condition).
44. Enhance - intensify, increase, or further improve the quality, value, or
extent of.
45. Entitlement - the fact of having a right to something.
46. Enumerate - mention (a number of things) one by one.; calculate ; add
up
47. Epicure - a person who takes particular pleasure in fine food and
drink.
48. Equanimity - calmness and composure, especially in a difficult
situation.
49. Equitable - fair and impartial.
50. Equivocate - use ambiguous language so as to conceal the truth or
avoid committing oneself.
51. Erroneous - wrong; incorrect.
52. Ersatz - artificial; substitute; imitation ; synthetic; fake
53. Erstwhile - former; old; past
54. Erudite - having or showing great knowledge or learning.
55. Ethos - spirit; character; atmosphere
56. Euphemism - a mild or indirect word or expression substituted for one
considered to be too harsh or blunt when referring to something
unpleasant or embarrassing.
57. Exacting - making great demands on one's skill, attention, or other
resources.
58. Exculpate - show or declare that (someone) is not guilty of
wrongdoing.
59. Exhaustive - including or considering all elements or aspects; fully
comprehensive.
60. Exigent - pressing; demanding.
61. Eschew - deliberately avoid using; abstain from; give up
62. Estimable - worthy of great respect.
63. Euphony/ euphonious -the quality of being pleasing to the ear.
64. Expedient - (of an action) convenient and practical although possibly
improper or immoral.
65. Exponent - a person who supports an idea or theory and tries to
persuade people of its truth or benefits.
66. Expurgate - cut; edit; clean up
67. Extemporaneous - spoken or done without preparation.
68. Extrapolate - extend the application of (a method or conclusion) to an
unknown situation by assuming that existing trends will continue or
similar methods will be applicable.
69. Excoriate -damage or remove part of the surface of (the
skin).;criticize (someone) severely.
70. Eulogize - praise highly in speech or writing.
71. Extol -praise enthusiastically.
72. Elegy - (in modern literature) a poem of serious reflection, typically a
lament for the dead.
73. Enigmatic -difficult to interpret or understand; mysterious.
74. Esoteric - intended for or likely to be understood by only a small
number of people with a specialized knowledge or interest.
75. Evident - clearly seen or understood; obvious.
76. Expiate - make amends or reparation for (guilt or
wrongdoing).;forgive
77. Endogamy - Endogamy is the practice of marrying within a specific
social group, religious denomination, caste, or ethnic group, rejecting
those from others as unsuitable for marriage or other close personal
relationships.
78. Exonerate - (of an official body) absolve (someone) from blame for a
fault or wrongdoing.;declare innocent
79. Enjoin -instruct or urge (someone) to do something.;prohibit someone
from performing (a particular action) by issuing an injunction.
80. Exhort - strongly encourage or urge (someone) to do something.
81. Enmity - a state or feeling of active opposition or hostility.;
antagonism
82. Expatiate - speak or write in detail about.
83. Eon - an indefinite and very long period of time.
84. Epoch - a particular period of time in history or a person's life.;the
beginning of a period in the history of someone or something.
85. Elegiac - a passionate expression of grief or sorrow.
86. Encumber - restrict or impede (someone or something) in such a way
that free action or movement is difficult.;prevent
87. Exuberant - full of energy, excitement, and cheerfulness.
88. Exiguous - very small in size or amount.
89. Ethnology - the study of the characteristics of different peoples and
the differences and relationships between them.
90. Effluvium - an unpleasant or harmful odour or discharge.
91. Epilogue - a section or speech at the end of a book or play that serves
as a comment on or a conclusion to what has happened.;coda

F
1. Fiduciary - involving trust, especially with regard to the relationship
between a trustee and a beneficiary.; (of a paper currency) depending for
its value on securities (as opposed to gold) or the reputation of the issuer.
2. Flagrancy - (of an action considered wrong or immoral) conspicuously
or obviously offensive.
3. Flight of fancy -  an idea, story, etc., that shows great imagination but
is very unlikely to be true or practical
4. Figurative - departing from a literal use of words; metaphorical.
5. Fascinating - extremely interesting.
6. Firm - having a solid, almost unyielding surface or structure.;strongly
felt and unlikely to change.
7. Fortuitous - happening by chance rather than intention.; fortunate
8. Fatuous - silly and pointless.
9. Fluctuation - an irregular rising and falling in number or amount; a
variation.
10. Futile - incapable of producing any useful result; pointless.
11. Farce - broad comedy; comedy based on deliberately clumsy actions
and humorously embarrassing events.; mockery
12. Figurehead - a carving, typically a bust or a full-length figure, set at
the prow of an old-fashioned sailing ship.; a nominal leader or head
without real power.
13. Fancied - feel a desire or liking for.; crave
14. Fawn - a young deer in its first year.; a light brown colour.;
15. Fervid - intensely enthusiastic or passionate, especially to an
excessive degree.
16. Facilitate - make (an action or process) easy or easier.
17. Faction - a small organized dissenting group within a larger one,
especially in politics.
18. Fallacious - based on a mistaken belief.
19. Fallow - (of farmland) ploughed and harrowed but left for a period
without being sown in order to restore its fertility or to avoid surplus
production.
20. Fanciful - over-imaginative and unrealistic.
21. Fastidious - very attentive to and concerned about accuracy and
detail.
22. Fathom - understand (a difficult problem or an enigmatic person)
after much thought.; measure the depth of (water).
23. Feasible - possible to do easily or conveniently.;likely; probable.
24. Fecund/ fecundity - producing or capable of producing an abundance
of offspring or new growth; highly fertile.; producing many new ideas.
25. Felicitous - well chosen or suited to the circumstances.;pleasing and
fortunate.; lucky
26. Fetid - smelling extremely unpleasant.
27. Fidelity - . faithfulness to a person, cause, or belief, demonstrated by
continuing loyalty and support. ;the degree of exactness with which
something is copied or reproduced.
28. Finesse - impressive delicacy and skill.
29. Flag - banner;standard; identify
30. Fledgling - a young bird that has just fledged.; a person or
organization that is immature, inexperienced, or underdeveloped.
31. Fleeting - lasting for a very short time.
32. Florid - having a red or flushed complexion.; fancy ; over-elaborate
33. Flout - openly disregard (a rule, law, or convention).; mock; scoff.
34. Fluke - an unexpected stroke of good luck.
35. Foment - instigate or stir up (an undesirable or violent sentiment or
course of action).; excite
36. Forage - (of a person or animal) search widely for food or provisions.
37. Ford - a shallow place in a river or stream allowing one to walk or
drive across.
38. Foreshadow - be a warning or indication of (a future event).
39. Forestall - prevent or obstruct (an anticipated event or action) by
taking advance action.
40. Forfeit - lose or be deprived of (property or a right or privilege) as a
penalty for wrongdoing.
41. Fortify - provide (a place) with defensive works as protection against
attack.
42. Fracas - a noisy disturbance or quarrel.
43. Fractious - (typically of children) irritable and quarrelsome.; (of a
group or organization) difficult to control; unruly.
44. Frenetic - fast and energetic in a rather wild and uncontrolled way.
45. Fringe - the border or outer edges of an area or group.
46. Frugal -sparing or economical as regards money or food.; simple and
plain and costing little.; thrifty
47. Fulminate - express vehement protest.; explode violently or flash like
lightning.
48. Futile - incapable of producing any useful result; pointless.
49. Fulsome - complimentary or flattering to an excessive degree.; of
large size or quantity; generous or abundant.
50. Foul -offensive to the senses, especially through having a disgusting
smell or taste or being dirty.
51. Fealty - truth,devotion, fidelity, loyalty
52. Facsimile -an exact copy, especially of written or printed material.
53. Factitious - artificially created or developed.;copy;fake
54. Foible - a minor weakness or eccentricity in someone's
character.;flaw
55. Feigned - simulated or pretended; insincere.
56. Filial -relating to or due from a son or daughter.;denoting the
offspring of a cross.
57. Fratricide - the killing of one's brother or sister.;the killing of one's
brother or sister.
58. Facetious - treating serious issues with deliberately inappropriate
humour; flippant.
59. Flippant -not showing a serious or respectful attitude.;thinking funny.
60. Fissure - a long, narrow opening or line of breakage made by cracking
or splitting, especially in rock or earth.
61. Fey - they behave in a shy, childish, or unpredictable way;unusual
62. Fortnight - a period of two weeks.
63. Forlorn - pitifully sad and abandoned or lonely.
64. Fetter - a chain or manacle used to restrain a prisoner, typically placed
around the ankles.;prevent
65. Forfend - avert or prevent (something evil or unpleasant).
66. Fatalistic - a doctrine that events are fixed in advance so that human
beings are powerless to change them
67. Foreboding - a feeling that something bad will happen; fearful
apprehension.
68. Frantic - distraught with fear, anxiety, or other emotion.
69. Factotum - an employee who does all kinds of work.
70. Filibuster - delaying; blocking; hold-up

G
1. given teeth - Taking part and getting involved.
2. Gambits - plan , scheme , move
3. Grievance - something that you think is unfair and that you want to
complain or protest about.
4. Gented - pretty, graceful. gent.; gentlemen.
5. Grizzled - having or streaked with grey hair.;silver; silvery; snowy;
snowy white
6. Gunning - the act or an instance of shooting with guns. ;the art,
practice, or act of hunting game with guns.
7. Gospel - Christian teaching; good.
8. Guileless - devoid of guile; innocent and without deception.; honest ;
open
9. Gainsay - deny or contradict (a fact or statement).
10. Gambol - run or jump about playfully.
11. Garner - gather or collect (something, especially information or
approval).
12. Gauche - unsophisticated and socially awkward.
13. Gawky - nervously awkward and ungainly.
14. Gestation - the process or period of developing inside the womb
between conception and birth.; the development of something over a
period of time.
15. Gist - the substance or general meaning of a speech or text.
16. Glacial - relating to or denoting the presence or agency of ice,
especially in the form of glaciers.
17. Glib - (of words or a speaker) fluent but insincere and shallow.
18. Glower - have an angry or sullen look on one's face; scowl.
19. Goad - provoke or annoy (someone) so as to stimulate an action or
reaction.
20. Goosebumps - a state of the skin caused by cold, fear, or excitement,
in which small bumps appear on the surface as the hairs become erect;
goose pimples.
21. Gouge - make (a groove, hole, or indentation) with or as with a sharp
tool or blade.
22. Gradation - a scale or series of successive changes, stages, or degrees.
23. Graft - a shoot or twig inserted into a slit on the trunk or stem of a
living plant, from which it receives sap.
24. Grandiloquent - pompous or extravagant in language, style, or
manner, especially in a way that is intended to impress.
25. Grandstand - the main stand, usually roofed, commanding the best
view for spectators at racecourses or sports grounds.
26. Grating - sounding harsh and unpleasant.
27. Grievous - (of something bad) very severe or serious.
28. Grouse -complain, grumble groused about the higher prices.
29. Grovel -lie or crawl abjectly on the ground with one's face
downwards.
30. Guile - sly or cunning intelligence.
31. Garrulous - excessively talkative, especially on trivial matters.
32. Gaucherie - awkward or unsophisticated ways.
33. Gibe - to utter taunting words.
34. Gyrate - move or cause to move rapidly in a circle or spiral.;rotate
35. Gullible - easily persuaded to believe something; credulous.
36. Gloomy - dark or poorly lit, especially so as to appear depressing or
frightening.;causing or feeling depression or despondency.
37. Genuflect - lower one's body briefly by bending one knee to the
ground, typically in worship or as a sign of respect.
38. Gregarious - (of a person) fond of company; sociable.
39. Grandeur - splendour and impressiveness, especially of appearance or
style.

H
1. Heightened - more intense than normal.
2. Hard line - uncompromising; strict.
3. Hypocrisy - the practice of claiming to have higher standards or more
noble beliefs than is the case.; duplicity ; deceit
4. Hyperbole - exaggerated statements or claims not meant to be taken
literally.
5. Humbling - cause (someone) to feel less important or proud.; defeat
6. Hasty - done with excessive speed or urgency; hurried.
7. Hobble - to walk with difficulty because your feet or legs are hurt.
8. Hamstring -  a sudden, sharp pain in the back of your thigh.
9. Hurtle - a race in which runners or horses have to jump over hurdles.
10. Helmsmanship -the action or skill of steering a ship or boat.
11. Heuristic - enabling someone to discover or learn something for
themselves.
12. Halcyon - denoting a period of time in the past that was idyllically
happy and peaceful.
13. Hackneyed - (of a phrase or idea) having been overused; unoriginal
and trite.
14. Hallmark - a mark stamped on articles of gold, silver, or platinum by
the British assay offices, certifying their standard of purity.
15. Hand - wringing - they are expressing sorrow about a bad situation
but are saying that they are unable to change it.; to twist and rub one's
hands together because one is nervous or upset
16. Hapless - (especially of a person) unfortunate.
17. Hardy - capable of enduring difficult conditions;
robust.;healthy;fit;strong
18. Harrow - cause distress to.;draw a harrow over (land).
19. Haven - a place of safety or refuge.
20. Hearken - listen.
21. Hedge - a fence or boundary formed by closely growing bushes or
shrubs.;a way of protecting oneself against financial loss or other adverse
circumstances.
22. Hedonist - a person who believes that the pursuit of pleasure is the
most important thing in life; a pleasure-seeker.
23. Hegemony /Hegemonic - leadership or dominance, especially by one
state or social group over others.
24. Hermetic - (of a seal or closure) complete and airtight.
25. Heterogeneous- diverse in character or content.
26. Hew - chop or cut (something, especially wood or coal) with an axe,
pick, or other tool.
27. Hierarchy - a system in which members of an organization or society
are ranked according to relative status or authority.
28. Hoary - greyish white; overused and unoriginal; trite.
29. Hodgepodge - a confused mixture; a hotchpotch.
30. Homage - special honour or respect shown publicly.
31. Homogeneous -of the same kind; alike.
32. Hoodwink - deceive or trick.
33. Hotly - in a passionate, intense, or angry way.
34. Husband - use (resources) economically.
35. Harangue -a lengthy and aggressive speech.;lecture (someone) at
length in an aggressive and critical manner.
36. Headlong - in a rush; with reckless haste.
37. Hiatus - a pause or break in continuity in a sequence or
activity.;opening
38. Harbinger -a person or thing that announces or signals the approach
of another.;indicator.
39. Harmonious - tuneful; not discordant.
40. Hector - talk to (someone) in a bullying way.
41. Hinder - make it difficult for (someone) to do something or for
(something) to happen.
42. Homiletic - the art of preaching or writing sermons.
43. Hortatory - tending or aiming to exhort.; strongly encourage or urge
(someone) to do something.
44. Heretic - a person believing in or practising religious heresy.;a person
who differs in opinion from established religious dogma
45. Herculean - requiring great strength or effort.;strong

I
1. Impudent - not showing due respect for another person; impertinent.
2. Infirmity -physical or mental weakness.
3. Inevitable - certain to happen; unavoidable.
4. Inattentive - not paying attention to something.;failing to attend to the
comfort or wishes of others.
5. Insofar - as much or to the extent.
6. Innuendo - an allusive or oblique remark or hint, typically a suggestive
or disparaging one.
7. Ignorant - lacking knowledge or awareness in general; uneducated or
unsophisticated.;;discourteous or rude.
8. Impenetrable - impossible to pass through or enter.; impossible to
understand.
9. Ideology - idea, belief , principles
10. Intellectual - intelligent person
11. In lieu -  instead of
12. Ironclad - covered or protected with iron.
13. Intransigence - refusal to change one's views or to agree about
something.
14. Impotent - unable to take effective action; helpless or powerless.; (of
a man) abnormally unable to achieve an erection or orgasm.
15. Immoderate - excessive , uncontrolled
16. Ineffectual -not producing any significant or desired
effect.;ineffective , unsuccessful
17. Incongruous - strange and out of place; not suitable in a particular
situation
18. Incumbent - a person who is currently in an official position.
19. Inchoate - just begun and so not fully formed or developed;
rudimentary.
140. Interlocutor - a person who takes part in a dialogue or conversation.
20. Instructive - useful and informative.
21. Immaterial - unimportant under the circumstances; irrelevant.;
spiritual, rather than physical.
22. Imbues - inspire or permeate with (a feeling or quality).
23. Illicit - illegal;unlawful
24. Irredeemable - not able to be saved, improved, or corrected.; (of paper
currency) for which the issuing authority does not undertake to pay coin.
25. Idle - (of a person) avoiding work; lazy.; without purpose or effect;
pointless.
26. Infinitesimal - extremely small.
27. Imminent - about to happen.
28. Immutable - unchanging over time or unable to be changed.
29. Impartial -treating all rivals or disputants equally.
30. Impasse - a situation in which no progress is possible, especially
because of disagreement; a deadlock.
31. Impassive -not feeling or showing emotion.
32. Impede - delay or prevent (someone or something) by obstructing
them; hinder.
33. Imperious - arrogant and domineering.
34. Impermeable- not allowing fluid to pass through.
35. Imperturbable - unable to be upset or excited; calm.
36. Impervious - not allowing fluid to pass through.; unable to be affected
by.
37. Impetuous -acting or done quickly and without thought or
care.;moving forcefully or rapidly.
38. Impair -weaken or damage (something, especially a faculty or
function).
39. Impious -showing a lack of respect for God or religion.
40. Implacable - unable to be appeased or placated.;unable to be stopped;
relentless.
41. Implication -the conclusion that can be drawn from something
although it is not explicitly stated.;the action or state of being involved in
something.
42. Implicit -suggested though not directly expressed.;always to be found
in; essentially connected with.
43. Implode -collapse or cause to collapse violently inwards.;end or fail
suddenly or dramatically.
44. Impugn - dispute the truth, validity, or honesty of (a statement or
motive); call into question.
45. Imprecation - a spoken curse.
46. Impute -represent (something, especially something undesirable) as
being done or possessed by someone; attribute.
47. Inadvertent -not resulting from or achieved through deliberate
planning.
48. Inasmuch -1 : in the degree that : insofar as. 2 : in view of the fact that
: since.
49. Incarnadine -a bright crimson or pinkish-red colour
50. Incendiary - (of a device or attack) designed to cause fires.;tending to
stir up conflict.
51. Incentive -a thing that motivates or encourages someone to do
something.
52. Incorporate - take in or contain (something) as part of a whole;
include.;constitute (a company, city, or other organization) as a legal
corporation.
53. Inconstancy - not constant; changeable
54. Inconsequential -not important or significant.
55. Inculcate -instil (an idea, attitude, or habit) by persistent instruction.;
fix
56. Indefatigable -(of a person or their efforts) persisting tirelessly.
57. Indeterminate - not exactly known, established, or defined.
58. Indifferent - having no particular interest or sympathy; unconcerned.;
neither good nor bad; mediocre.
59. Indigence -a state of extreme poverty; destitution.
60. Indolent - wanting to avoid activity or exertion; lazy.
61. Inexorable - impossible to stop or prevent.;(of a person) impossible to
persuade; unrelenting.
62. Infallible -incapable of making mistakes or being wrong.
63. Inform - give (someone) facts or information; tell.
64. Ingenuous -(of a person or action) innocent and unsuspecting.
65. Ingrained -(of a habit, belief, or attitude) firmly fixed or established;
difficult to change.
66. Ingrate - an ungrateful person.
67. Ingratiate -bring oneself into favour with someone by flattering or
trying to please them.
68. Inherent -existing in something as a permanent, essential, or
characteristic attribute.
69. Inimical - tending to obstruct or harm.;unfriendly; hostile
70. Iniquity -immoral or grossly unfair behaviour.
71. Inordinate -unusually or disproportionately large; excessive.
72. Inquest -a judicial inquiry to ascertain the facts relating to an
incident.; study;survey
73. Insensible -without one's mental faculties, typically as a result of
injury or intoxication; unconscious.;unaware of or indifferent to.
74. Insular -ignorant of or uninterested in cultures, ideas, or peoples
outside one's own experience.;narrow-minded
75. Insinuate - suggest or hint (something bad) in an indirect and
unpleasant way; slide (oneself or a thing) slowly and smoothly into a
particular place.
76. Insurrection - a violent uprising against an authority or government.
77. Intelligible - able to be understood; comprehensible.
78. Inter -place (a corpse) in a grave or tomb, typically with funeral rites.
79. Interplay -the way in which two or more things have an effect on each
other.
80. Interregnum -a period when normal government is suspended,
especially between successive reigns or regimes.;an interval or pause
between two periods of office or other things.
81. Intractable -hard to control or deal with.;(of a person) difficult or
stubborn.
82. Intrepid - fearless; adventurous (often used for rhetorical or humorous
effect).
83. Intrinsic -belonging naturally; essential.
84. Inundate -overwhelm (someone) with things or people to be dealt
with.;flood.
85. Inure -accustom (someone) to something, especially something
unpleasant.
86. Invective -insulting, abusive, or highly critical language.
87. Investiture -the action of formally investing a person with honours or
rank.
88. Invidious -(of an action or situation) likely to arouse or incur
resentment or anger in others.;(of a comparison or distinction) unfairly
discriminating; unjust.
89. Irresolute -showing or feeling hesitancy; uncertain.
90. Itinerant -travelling from place to place.
91. Itinerary -a travel document recording a route or journey.;a planned
route or journey.
92. Inveigh -speak or write about (something) with great
hostility.;criticize
93. Irk -irritate; annoy.
94. Indigent -having little or no money.
95. Impecunious - poor; needy.
96. Irascible -having or showing a tendency to be easily angered.;bad-
tempered;bad mood.
97. Incipient - beginning to happen or develop.
98. Insidious -proceeding in a gradual, subtle way, but with very harmful
effects.
99. Insipid - lacking flavour; weak or tasteless.;lacking vigour or interest.
100. Intransigent - unwilling or refusing to change one's views or to agree
about something.
101. Iniquity - immoral or grossly unfair behaviour.
102. Inscrutable - impossible to understand or interpret.
103. Iconoclast - a person who attacks or criticizes cherished beliefs or
institutions.;a destroyer of images used in religious worship.
104. Interstice - an intervening space, especially a very small
one.;opening ; hole
105. Inert - lacking the ability or strength to move.;dormant
106. Idiosyncrasy - a mode of behaviour or way of thought peculiar to an
individual.
107. Inhibit - hinder, restrain, or prevent (an action or process).
108. Incredulous -(of a person or their manner) unwilling or unable to
believe something.;disbelieving
109. Indignant -feeling or showing anger or annoyance at what is
perceived as unfair treatment.
110. Irreverent - showing a lack of respect for people or things that are
generally taken seriously.
111. Ineluctable - unable to be resisted or avoided; inescapable.
112. Inveigle - persuade (someone) to do something by means of
deception or flattery.
113. Introspection - the examination or observation of one's own mental
and emotional processes.
114. Inerrancy - exact;honest; undoubted
115. Ignominy - public shame or disgrace.
116. Impregnable - (of a fortified position) unable to be captured or
broken into.;unable to be defeated or overcome.
117. Innocuous - not harmful or offensive.

J
1. Jargon -special words or expressions used by a profession or group that
are difficult for others to understand.
2. Jettison - throw or drop (something) from an aircraft or ship.
3. Junction -a point where two or more things are joined.
4. Judicious -having, showing, or done with good judgement or sense.
5. Jingoism -extreme patriotism, especially in the form of aggressive or
warlike foreign policy.
6. Jocular -fond of or characterized by joking; humorous or playful.
7. Juxtapose -place or deal with close together for contrasting effect.
8. Jugger naut - a literal or metaphorical force regarded as merciless,
destructive, and unstoppable.
9. Jaundiced - 1. affected by jaundice, in particular unnaturally yellow in
complexion. 2. affected by bitterness, resentment, or cynicism.

K
1. Kept at bay -  in the position of being unable to move closer while
attacking or trying to approach someone 
2. Keen - having or showing eagerness or enthusiasm.;(of a sense) highly
developed.
3. Kindle -set (something) on fire.;arouse or inspire (an emotion or
feeling).
4. Kudos -praise and honour received for an achievement.
5. Kinetic -relating to or resulting from motion.
6. Knell -the sound of a bell, especially when rung solemnly for a death
or funeral.
7. Kismet - destiny; fate.;fortune;luck

L
1. Loath - reluctant; unwilling.; hostile;opposed
2. Laxity - lack of strictness or care.; looseness of a limb or muscle.
3. Lard - pork
4. Lucrative - producing a great deal of profit.
5. Labyrinthine - irregular and twisting.; (of a system) intricate and
confusing.
6. Luminary - a person who inspires or influences others, especially one
prominent in a particular sphere.
7. Languid -of a person, manner, or gesture) having or showing a
disinclination for physical exertion or effort.;relaxed ;weak or faint from
illness or fatigue.
8. Landmark -an event or discovery marking an important stage or
turning point in something.;an object or feature of a landscape or town
that is easily seen and recognized from a distance, especially one that
enables someone to establish their location.
9. Lampoon - publicly criticize (someone or something) by using ridicule,
irony, or sarcasm.
10. Lament - a passionate expression of grief or sorrow.;a
complaint.;express regret or disappointment about something.
11. Laconic -(of a person, speech, or style of writing) using very few
words.
12. Lachrymose -tearful or given to weeping.
13. Lackluster -lacking in vitality, force, or conviction; uninspired or
uninspiring.;(of the hair or the eyes) not shining; dull.
14. Larceny -theft; stealing; robbery
15. Largess or Largesse -abundant or generous.
16. Lassitude -a state of physical or mental weariness; lack of energy.
17. Latent -(of a quality or state) existing but not yet developed or
manifest; hidden or concealed.;
18. Laudable / laud / laudatory-(of an action, idea, or aim) deserving
praise and commendation.
19. Lavish -sumptuously rich, elaborate, or luxurious.;bestow something
in generous or extravagant quantities on.
20. Lax -not sufficiently strict, severe, or careful.; relaxed
21. Layperson -a person without professional or specialized knowledge in
a particular subject.
22. Leery -cautious or wary due to realistic suspicions.
23. Legerdemain - skilful use of one's hands when performing conjuring
tricks.;deception; trickery.
24. Lethargic -affected by lethargy; sluggish and apathetic.;dull
25. Levity -the treatment of a serious matter with humour or lack of due
respect.
26. Levy -impose (a tax, fee, or fine).;enlist (someone) for military
service.
27. Liberal -willing to respect or accept behaviour or opinions different
from one's own; open to new ideas.
28. Libertine -a person, especially a man, who freely indulges in sensual
pleasures without regard to moral principles.;ladies' man; playboy
29. Livid - furiously angry.;dark bluish grey in colour.
30. Listless -(of a person or their manner) lacking energy or enthusiasm.
31. Lissome -(of a person or their body) thin, supple, and graceful.
32. Lionize -give a lot of public attention and approval to (someone);
treat as a celebrity.
33. Limpid -(of a liquid) completely clear and transparent.;(of a person's
eyes) unclouded; clear.
34. Licentious - promiscuous and unprincipled in sexual matters.
35. Likewise -in the same way; also.;in a like manner; similarly.
36. Log -a part of the trunk or a large branch of a tree that has fallen or
been cut off.;an official record of events during the voyage of a ship or
aircraft.
37. Lugubrious -looking or sounding sad and dismal.
38. Lull -calm or send to sleep, typically with soothing sounds or
movements.;a temporary interval of quiet or lack of activity.
39. Lumber -move in a slow, heavy, awkward way.
40. Luminous -giving off light; bright or shining.
41. Lurid -unpleasantly bright in colour, especially so as to create a harsh
or unnatural effect.
42. Lambaste - criticize (someone or something) harshly.
43. Loquacious - tending to talk a great deal; talkative.
44. Libidinous - showing excessive sexual drive; lustful.
45. Lucid - expressed clearly; easy to understand.
46. Ludicrous - so foolish, unreasonable, or out of place as to be
amusing.;laughable
47. Lackadaisical - lacking enthusiasm and determination; carelessly lazy.
48. Learned - highly educated
49. Light hearted - carefree and happy
50. Leviathan - a very large aquatic creature, especially a whale.;a thing
that is very large or powerful, especially an organization or vehicle.
51. Libretto - the text of an opera or other long vocal work.
52. Litany - repetition;a series of petitions for use in church services or
processions, usually recited by the clergy and responded to in a recurring
formula by the people.
53. Lambent - (of light or fire) glowing, gleaming, or flickering with a
soft radiance.
54. Lineaments - a distinctive feature or characteristic, especially of the
face.
55. Levorotation - A counterclockwise rotation, especially of the plane of
polarized light.
56. Luciferous - bringing light or insight

M
1. Misgivings -a feeling of doubt or suspicion especially concerning a
future event .
2. Macabre - disturbing because concerned with or causing a fear of
death.; unpleasant ;disgust
3. Munitions - military weapons, ammunition, equipment, and stores.
4. Martyr - a person who is killed because of their religious or other
beliefs.; kill (someone) because of their beliefs.
5. Maladroitness -  lacking in adroitness(cleverness or skill.).
6. Miscalculation - mistake , error
7. Mundane - lacking interest or excitement; dull.; of this earthly world
rather than a heavenly or spiritual one.
8. Monolithic - formed of a single large block of stone.;of an
organization or system) large, powerful, indivisible, and slow to
change.; unchangeable
9. Mead - an alcoholic drink of fermented honey and water.
10. Mutiny - any overt act of defiance or attack upon military (including
naval) authority by two or more persons subject to such authority.
11. Maladjusted - disturbed; unstable
12. Mitigate -make (something bad) less severe, serious, or painful.
13. Maxim - a short, pithy statement expressing a general truth or rule of
conduct.
14. Mayhem - violent or extreme disorder; chaos.
15. Myriad - a countless or extremely great number of people or things.
16. Machination or machinations -
17. Maelstrom -a powerful whirlpool in the sea or a river.;a situation or
state of confused movement or violent turmoil.
18. Magnanimous -generous or forgiving, especially towards a rival or
less powerful person.
19. Magnate - a wealthy and influential businessman or businesswoman.
20. Makeshift -acting as an interim and temporary measure.
21. Malediction -a magical word or phrase uttered with the intention of
bringing about evil; a curse.
22. Malinger -pretend to be ill in order to escape duty or work.
23. Martinet -a person who demands complete obedience; a strict
disciplinarian.
24. Mar -impair the quality or appearance of; spoil.
25. Mannered -behaving in a specified way.
26. Manifest -clear or obvious to the eye or mind.
27. Malleable -(of a metal or other material) able to be hammered or
pressed into shape without breaking or cracking.;easily influenced;
pliable.
28. Maudlin -self-pityingly or tearfully sentimental.
29. Maverick -an unorthodox or independent-minded person.
30. Mendicant -given to begging.
31. Maxim -a short, pithy statement expressing a general truth or rule of
conduct.
32. Mendacious/ mendacity -not telling the truth; lying.
33. Meretricious -apparently attractive but having no real value.
34. Metamorphosis -Metamorphosisa change of the form or nature of a
thing or person into a completely different one.;transformation;
mutation
35. Metaphysical -of or characteristic of the metaphysical poets.
36. Meticulous -showing great attention to detail; very careful and
precise.
37. Milieu -a person's social environment.
38. Militate -(of a fact or circumstance) be a powerful or conclusive
factor in preventing.;tend to prevent
39. Mired -cause to become stuck in mud.
40. Missive -a letter, especially a long or official one.
41. Monastic -relating to monks, nuns, or others living under religious
vows, or the buildings in which they live.
42. Molt- to shed hair, feathers, shell, horns, or an outer layer
periodically.
43. Mollify -appease the anger or anxiety of (someone).
44. Modish -conforming to or following what is currently popular and
fashionable.
45. Modicum -a small quantity of a particular thing, especially something
desirable or valuable.
46. Modest - unassuming in the estimation of one's abilities or
achievements.;(of an amount, rate, or level) relatively moderate,
limited, or small.
47. Monotony -lack of variety and interest; tedious repetition and routine.
48. Moreover -as a further matter; besides.
49. Multifarious -many and of various types.
50. Mundane -lacking interest or excitement; dull.
51. Munificent -characterized by or displaying great generosity.
52. Myopic -short-sighted.
53. Mercurial -subject to sudden or unpredictable changes of mood or
mind.;of or containing the element mercury.
54. Mainstay - a person or thing on which something else is based or
depends.;assist
55. Mordacious -denoting or using biting sarcasm or invective.;(of a
person or animal) given to biting.
56. Mordant - (especially of humour) having or showing a sharp or
critical quality; biting.
57. Minatory -expressing or conveying a threat.; threatening
58. Malevolent - having or showing a wish to do evil to others.
59. Misanthropic -having or showing a dislike of other people;
unsociable.
60. Moribund - (of a person) at the point of death.;(of a thing) in terminal
decline; lacking vitality or vigour.
61. Mercenary - greedy;a professional soldier hired to serve in a foreign
army.
62. Miserly - greedy;ungenerous
63. Meander - (of a river or road) follow a winding course.
64. Malice - the desire to harm someone; ill will.;hate
65. Millennium - an anniversary of a thousand years.
66. Melancholy - a feeling of pensive sadness, typically with no obvious
cause.
67. Morose -sullen and ill-tempered.;unsmiling
68. Mischievous - causing or showing a fondness for causing trouble in a
playful way.; (of an action or statement) causing or intended to cause
harm or trouble.
69. Miasma - an unpleasant or unhealthy smell or vapour.; stink
70. Mountebank - a person who deceives others, especially in order to
trick them out of their money; a charlatan.
71. Macerate - (especially with reference to food) soften or become
softened by soaking in a liquid.;cause to waste away by fasting.
72. Mellifluous - (of a sound) pleasingly smooth and musical to
hear.;sweet sound
73. Moratorium - a temporary prohibition of an activity.
74. Malefactor - a person who commits a crime or some other wrong.

N
1.  Nave - the main part of the interior of a church.
2. Notorious - famous or well known, typically for some bad quality or
deed.
3. Notion - a conception of or belief about something.; an impulse or
desire, especially one of a whimsical kind.
4. Nonplussed - so surprised and confused that one is unsure how to react.
5. Nonchalance - calmness; coolness.
6. Naive /naivete- (of a person or action) showing a lack of experience,
wisdom, or judgement.; (of a person) natural and unaffected; innocent.
7. Nadir -the lowest or most unsuccessful point in a situation.
8. Negate -make ineffective; nullify.
9. Nascent -(especially of a process or organization) just coming into
existence and beginning to display signs of future potential.
10. Naive -(of a person) natural and unaffected; innocent.
11. Neologism -a newly coined word or expression.
12. Neophyte -a person who is new to a subject or activity.;a new convert
to a religion.
13. Net -total
14. Nettle -to annoy, bother, irritate, or bedevil.
15. Nevertheless or nonetheless -in spite of that; notwithstanding; all the
same.; however; but
16. Noisome -having an extremely offensive smell.
17. Nominal -(of a role or status) existing in name only.;(of a price or
charge) very small; far below the real value or cost.
18. Nontrivial -not trivial; significant.
19. Normative -establishing, relating to, or deriving from a standard or
norm, especially of behaviour.
20. Notoriety -the state of being famous or well known for some bad
quality or deed.
21. Novel -a fictitious prose narrative of book length, typically
representing character and action with some degree of realism.
22. Nuance -a subtle difference in or shade of meaning, expression, or
sound.
23. Novice -a person new to and inexperienced in a job or
situation.;beginner.
24. Novitiate - a person who has no previous experience with something.
25. Noxious - harmful, poisonous, or very unpleasant.
26. Novitiate - training period;inexperienced
27. Nostalgic - feeling, evoking, or characterized by nostalgia.;romantic
28. Nebulous - in the form of a cloud or haze; hazy.;unclear
29. Nescient - lacking knowledge; ignorant.
30. Non - sequitur - a conclusion or statement that does not logically
follow from the previous argument or statement.
31. Nocturnal - done, occurring, or active at night.
32. Nefarious - (typically of an action or activity) wicked or criminal.;evil

O
1. Obedience - compliance with an order, request, or law or submission to
another's authority.; observance of a monastic rule.
2. Obtuse - annoyingly insensitive or slow to understand.;stupid; dull
3. Occlude -stop, close up, or obstruct (an opening, orifice, or passage).;
(of a tooth) come into contact with another tooth in the opposite jaw.
4. Obviate -remove (a need or difficulty).;avoid or prevent (something
undesirable).
5. Obsolete -no longer produced or used; out of date.
6. Obsequious -obedient or attentive to an excessive or servile degree.
7. Oblique -neither parallel nor at right angles to a specified or implied
line; slanting.;not expressed or done in a direct way.
8. Occult -mystical, supernatural, or magical powers, practices, or
phenomena.
9. Offhand -ungraciously or offensively nonchalant or cool in
manner.;without previous thought or consideration.
10. Offset -a consideration or amount that diminishes or balances the
effect of an opposite one
11. Officious -assertive of authority in a domineering way, especially
with regard to trivial matters.;self-important
12. Opine -hold and state as one's opinion.
13. Opprobrium -harsh criticism or censure.;public disgrace arising from
shameful conduct.
14. Optimal or optimum -best or most favourable; optimum.
15. Orotund -(of a person's voice) resonant and
imposing.;strong ;powerful
16. Orthodox -conservative; traditional
17. Oscillate -move or swing back and forth in a regular rhythm.;hesitate
18. Ossify -turn into bone or bony tissue.;become rigid or fixed in attitude
or position; cease developing.
19. Ostensible or ostensive -stated or appearing to be true, but not
necessarily so.
20. Ostentatious -characterized by pretentious or showy display; designed
to impress.
21. Outstrips -move faster than and overtake (someone else).;exceed.
22. Overshadow -tower above and cast a shadow over.;appear more
prominent or important than.
23. Overwrought -in a state of nervous excitement or anxiety.;over-
elaborate
24. Objurgate -rebuke severely; scold.;criticize
25. Obloquy -strong public condemnation.;disgrace, especially that
brought about by public condemnation.;criticize
26. Obstinate - stubbornly refusing to change one's opinion or chosen
course of action, despite attempts to persuade one to do so.
27. Obsequies - obedient or attentive to an excessive or servile degree.
28. Obscure -not discovered or known about; uncertain.;not clearly
expressed or easily understood.
29. Opaque - not able to be seen through; not transparent.
30. Odious - extremely unpleasant; repulsive.
31. Orifice - an opening, particularly one in the body such as a nostril or
the anus.
32. Odium - general or widespread hatred or disgust incurred by someone
as a result of their actions.
33. Ominous - giving the worrying impression that something bad is
going to happen; threateningly inauspicious.
34. Optimistic - hopeful and confident about the future.
35. Opalescent - showing many small points of shifting colour against a
pale or dark ground.;multicoloured
36. Obstreperous - noisy and difficult to control.
37. Oblivious - not aware of or concerned about what is happening
around one
38. Obfuscate - make obscure, unclear, or unintelligible.
39. Occlusion - the blockage or closing of a blood vessel or hollow organ.

P
1. Paternal- related through the father.
2. Paradox - a seemingly absurd or contradictory statement or
proposition which when investigated may prove to be well founded or
true.
3. Perennial -lasting or existing for a long or apparently infinite time;
enduring or continually recurring.; endless; permanent
4. Peril- serious and immediate danger.; expose to danger; threaten.
5. Pervade -(especially of a smell) spread through and be perceived in
every part of.
6. Prospect- the possibility or likelihood of some future event
occurring.; hope; make survey of; explore; search
7. Pride - a feeling of deep pleasure or satisfaction derived from one's
own achievements, the achievements of those with whom one is
closely associated, or from qualities or possessions that are widely
admired.
8. Parables - a simple story used to illustrate a moral or spiritual lesson,
as told by Jesus in the Gospels.
9. Pertinent - relevant or applicable to a particular matter; apposite.;
appropriate ; suitable
10. Patriarchy - Patriarchy is a social system in which men hold primary
power and predominate in roles of political leadership, moral
authority, social privilege and control of property
11. Plea - a request made in an urgent and emotional manner.
12. Prodigal - spending money or using resources freely and recklessly;
wastefully extravagant; having or giving something on a lavish
scale. ; generous
13. Peasant - an ignorant, rude, or unsophisticated person.;a poor
smallholder or agricultural labourer of low social status
14. Profound - (of a state, quality, or emotion) very great or intense;
(of a person or statement) having or showing great knowledge or
insight.
15. Pedestrian - a person walking rather than travelling in a
vehicle.;lacking inspiration or excitement; dull.
16. Populace - the people living in a particular country or area.;
population
17. Perturbing - feeling anxiety or concern; unsettled.; annoy
18. Patrician - nobleman
19. Partisanship - prejudice in favour of a particular cause; bias.
20. Pandering - gratify or indulge (an immoral or distasteful desire or
taste or a person with such a desire or taste). ; pleasure or satisfy
21. Plaint - an accusation or charge.; a complaint or lamentation.
22. Promulgate - promote or make widely known (an idea or cause).
23. Plodding - slow-moving and unexciting.;(of a person) thorough and
hard-working but lacking in imagination or intelligence.
24. Profuse - (especially of something offered or discharged) very
plentiful; abundant.; copious
25. Prolific -present in large numbers or quantities; plentiful.;(of a plant,
animal, or person) producing much fruit or foliage or many
offspring.; creative ; productive
26. Palatable - (used about food or drink) with an agreeable or pleasant
taste; (used about an idea, suggestion, action etc.) palatable to
somebody acceptable, satisfactory
27. Prominent - important or famous; noticeable; easy to see.
28. Plunder - steal goods from (a place or person), typically using force
and in a time of war or civil disorder. ;the violent and dishonest
acquisition of property.
29. Piques - arouse (interest or curiosity).;feel irritated or resentful or
annoy.
30. Prodigies - an extraordinary, marvelous, or unusual accomplishment,
deed, or event. b : a highly talented child or youth.
31. Pragmatists - a person who is guided more by practical considerations
than by ideals.
32. Porcelain - a white vitrified translucent ceramic; china.
33. Pedantry - excessive concern with minor details and rules.
34. Poignant - evoking a keen sense of sadness or regret.; sharp or
pungent in taste or smell.
35. Pallid -(of a person's face) pale, typically because of poor
health.;lacking vigour or intensity; insipid.
36. Palatial -luxurious; deluxe
37. Palliate -make (a disease or its symptoms) less severe without
removing the cause.;disguise the seriousness of (an offence).
38. Panache -flamboyant confidence of style or manner.
39. Panegyric -a public speech or published text in praise of someone or
something.
40. Parley -talk ; negotiation ; meeting
41. Pariah -an outcast.
42. Pare -trim (something) by cutting away its outer edges.
43. Paragon -a person or thing regarded as a perfect example of a
particular quality.
44. Paradigm - a typical example or pattern of something; a pattern or
model.
45. Panoply -an extensive or impressive collection.
46. Parry -ward off (a weapon or attack) with a countermove.
47. Pathogenic -(of a bacterium, virus, or other microorganism) causing
disease.
48. Patent -a government authority or licence conferring a right or title for
a set period, especially the sole right to exclude others from making,
using, or selling an invention.
49. Pastiche -an artistic work in a style that imitates that of another work,
artist, or period.
50. Partisan -a strong supporter of a party, cause, or person.
51. Partial -existing only in part; incomplete.
52. Pathological -involving or caused by a physical or mental disease.
53. Patronizing -apparently kind or helpful but betraying a feeling of
superiority; condescending.
54. Peccadillo -a relatively minor fault or sin.
55. Paucity -the presence of something in only small or insufficient
quantities or amounts.
56. Peddle -try to sell (something, especially small goods) by going from
place to place.
57. Penumbra -the partially shaded outer region of the shadow cast by an
opaque object.
58. Penitent -feeling or showing sorrow and regret for having done
wrong; repentant.
59. Penchant -a strong or habitual liking for something or tendency to do
something.
60. Pellucid -translucently clear.;easily understood; lucid.
61. Pejorative -expressing contempt or disapproval
62. Penury -the state of being very poor; extreme poverty.
63. Per se -by or in itself or themselves; intrinsically.
64. Perfidious -deceitful and untrustworthy.
65. Peregrinate -travel or wander from place to place.
66. Peripatetic -travelling from place to place, in particular working or
based in various places for relatively short periods.
67. Philistine -a : a person who is guided by materialism and is usually
disdainful of intellectual or artistic values. b : one uninformed in a
special area of knowledge.
68. Philanthropy -the desire to promote the welfare of others, expressed
especially by the generous donation of money to good causes.
69. Phalanx -a body of troops or police officers standing or moving in
close formation.
70. Pervasive -(especially of an unwelcome influence or physical effect)
spreading widely throughout an area or a group of people.
71. Perspicacious -having a ready insight into and understanding of
things.
72. Permeate -spread throughout (something); pervade.
73. Phony -not genuine or real; intended to deceive or mislead.
74. Pith -the spongy white tissue lining the rind of oranges, lemons, and
other citrus fruits.;the essence of something.
75. Placate -make (someone) less angry or hostile.
76. Placid -not easily upset or excited.;calm and peaceful, with little
movement or activity.
77. Plastic -(of a substance or material) easily shaped or moulded.
78. Platitude -a remark or statement, especially one with a moral content,
that has been used too often to be interesting or thoughtful.
79. Plausible -(of an argument or statement) seeming reasonable or
probable.;(of a person) skilled at producing persuasive arguments,
especially ones intended to deceive.
80. Plebeian -(in ancient Rome) a commoner.
81. Plethora -a large or excessive amount of something.
82. Plucky -having or showing determined courage in the face of
difficulties.
83. Polarized -restrict the vibrations of (a transverse wave, especially
light) wholly or partially to one direction.
84. Plummet -fall or drop straight down at high speed.
85. Plutocracy -government by the wealthy.
86. Polemic -a strong verbal or written attack on someone or something.
87. Politic -(of an action) seeming sensible and judicious in the
circumstances.
88. Posthumous -occurring, awarded, or appearing after the death of the
originator.
89. Posit -put forward as fact or as a basis for argument.
90. Ponderous -slow and clumsy because of great weight.
91. Polyglot -knowing or using several languages.
92. Potentate -a monarch or ruler, especially an autocratic one.
93. Pragmatic -dealing with things sensibly and realistically in a way that
is based on practical rather than theoretical considerations.
94. Prattle -talk at length in a foolish or inconsequential way.
95. Preamble -a preliminary or preparatory statement; an introduction.
96. Precarious -not securely held or in position; dangerously likely to fall
or collapse.
97. Precipitate -cause (an event or situation, typically one that is
undesirable) to happen suddenly, unexpectedly, or prematurely.
98. Predilection -a preference or special liking for something; a bias in
favour of something.
99. Precis -a summary or abstract of a text or speech.
100. Predisposed -make someone liable or inclined to a specified
attitude, action, or condition.
101. Preempt -take action in order to prevent (an anticipated event)
happening; forestall.
102. Prescient -having or showing knowledge of events before they take
place.
103. Presumptive -of the nature of a presumption; presumed in the
absence of further information.
104. Presumptuous -(of a person or their behaviour) failing to observe
the limits of what is permitted or appropriate.
105. Pretentious -attempting to impress by affecting greater importance
or merit than is actually possessed.
106. Preternatural -beyond what is normal or natural.
107. Prevaricate -speak or act in an evasive way.; speak in such way to
avoid truth
108. Primacy -the fact of being pre-eminent or most important.
109. Principled -(of a person or their behaviour) acting in accordance
with morality and showing recognition of right and wrong.; (of a
system or method) based on a given set of rules.
110. Pristine - in its original condition; clean and fresh as if new;
spotless.
111. Proclivity -a tendency to choose or do something regularly; an
inclination or predisposition towards a particular thing.
112. Profligate -recklessly extravagant or wasteful in the use of
resources.;a licentious, dissolute person.
113. Profound -(of a state, quality, or emotion) very great or intense.;
(of a person or statement) having or showing great knowledge or
insight.
114. Profuse -(especially of something offered or discharged) very
plentiful; abundant.
115. Prohibitive -(of a law or rule) forbidding or restricting something.;
(of a price or charge) so high as to prevent something being done or
bought.
116. Proliferate -increase rapidly in number; multiply.
117. Prolix - (of speech or writing) using or containing too many
words; tediously lengthy.
118. Prologue - a separate introductory section of a literary, dramatic, or
musical work.;an event or act that leads to another.
119. Pronounced -very noticeable or marked; conspicuous.
120. Propitiate -win or regain the favour of (a god, spirit, or person) by
doing something that pleases them.
121. Prophetic -accurately predicting what will happen in the future.
122. Propensity - an inclination or natural tendency to behave in a
particular way.
123. Propagate - breed specimens of (a plant or animal) by natural
processes from the parent stock.; spread and promote (an idea, theory,
etc.) widely.
124. Propitious -giving or indicating a good chance of success;
favourable.
125. Propriety -conformity to conventionally accepted standards of
behaviour or morals.;the condition of being right, appropriate, or
fitting.
126. Providential -occurring at a favourable time; opportune.
127. Prospective -expected or expecting to be the specified thing in the
future.;likely to happen at a future date.
128. Proscribe -forbid, especially by law.
129. Prosaic -having or using the style or diction of prose as opposed to
poetry; lacking imaginativeness or originality.; commonplace;
unromantic.
130. Proxy -the authority to represent someone else, especially in
voting.;a figure that can be used to represent the value of something
in a calculation.
131. Prudent -acting with or showing care and thought for the future.
132. Puerile -childishly silly and immature.
133. Pugilism -the profession or hobby of boxing.
134. Pugnacious - eager or quick to argue, quarrel, or fight.
135. Puissance - a competitive test of a horse's ability to jump large
obstacles in showjumping.;great power, influence, or prowess.
136. Pulchritude -beauty.
137. Pungent -having a sharply strong taste or smell.;(of comment,
criticism, or humour) having a sharp and caustic quality.
138. Pusillanimous -showing a lack of courage or determination; timid.
139. Pillory -attack or ridicule publicly.;criticize
140. Proselyte - a person who has converted from one opinion, religion,
or party to another.;new believer;beginner
141. Proponent - a person who advocates a theory, proposal, or course
of action.; advocate; supporter
142. Penurious -extremely poor; poverty-stricken.;unwilling to spend
money; mean.
143. Pettish - (of a person or their behaviour) childishly bad-tempered
and petulant.;bad mood
144. Petulant - (of a person or their manner) childishly sulky or bad-
tempered.
145. Pique - a feeling of irritation or resentment resulting from a slight,
especially to one's pride.; bad -tempered.
146. Probity - the quality of having strong moral principles; honesty and
decency.
147. Pernicious -having a harmful effect, especially in a gradual or
subtle way.
148. Pusillanimous - showing a lack of courage or determination; timid.
149. Pertinacious - holding firmly to an opinion or a course of
action.;stubborn.
150. Periphrastic - (of speech or writing) indirect and circumlocutory.
151. Precursor - a person or thing that comes before another of the same
kind; a forerunner.; copy
152. Peremptory - insisting on immediate attention or obedience,
especially in a brusquely imperious way.;not open to appeal or
challenge; final.
153. Paradoxical - seemingly absurd or self-contradictory.
154. Perplexing - completely baffling; very puzzling.
155. Putrid - (of organic matter) decaying or rotting and emitting a fetid
smell.;very unpleasant; repulsive.
156. Perfidy - the state of being deceitful and untrustworthy.
157. Progenitor - a person or thing from which a person, animal, or
plant is descended or originates; an ancestor or parent.
158. Partisan - a strong supporter of a party, cause, or person.
159. Portentous -of or like a portent; of momentous
significance.;warning
160. Presage - be a sign or warning of (an imminent event, typically an
unwelcome one).
161. Prognosticate - predict
162. Peruse - read (something), typically in a thorough or careful
way.;inspect
163. Peripatetic - travelling from place to place, in particular working or
based in various places for relatively short periods
164. Phlegmatic - (of a person) having an unemotional and stolidly calm
disposition.
165. Perceptivity - a feeling of understanding.;insight
166. Penultimate - last but one in a series of things; second last.
167. Pithy -(of language or style) terse and vigorously expressive.;short
and sweet
168. Plaintive - sounding sad and mournful.
169. Paranoid - characterized by or suffering from the mental condition
of paranoia.
170. Pedantic - excessively concerned with minor details or rules; over
scrupulous .;perfectionist
171. Pensive - engaged in, involving, or reflecting deep or serious
thought.;sad way
172. Pedagogy - the method and practice of teaching, especially as an
academic subject or theoretical concept.
173. Plangent - (of a sound) loud and resonant, with a mournful tone.
174. Poltroon - a person who is contemptibly lacking in the courage to
do or endure dangerous or unpleasant things.
175. Persiflage - light and slightly contemptuous mockery or banter.
176. Piscatorial - of or concerning fishermen or fishing.
177. Proscenium -the part of a theatre stage in front of the curtain.;the
stage of an ancient theatre.
178. Pharisaical - marked by hypocritical censorious self-righteousness.
179. Palimpsest - a manuscript or piece of writing material on which
later writing has been superimposed on effaced earlier writing.
180. Provenance - the place of origin or earliest known history of
something.
181. Parquet -flooring composed of wooden blocks arranged in a
geometric pattern.
182. Provender - animal fodder.
183. Patois - the jargon or informal speech used by a particular social
group.
184. Plaudit - an expression of praise or approval.
185. Patois - the jargon or informal speech used by a particular social
group.; local variety; regional language
186. Projectile - a missile designed to be fired from a gun.
187. Plenitude - an abundance.; the condition of being full or complete.
188. Protean - tending or able to change frequently or easily.;able to do
many different things; versatile.
189. Perfidy - the state of being deceitful and untrustworthy.
190. Posterity - all future generations of people.
191. Pristine - in its original condition; not spoilt.;perfect

Q
1. Quarrelsome - A quarrelsome person often gets involved in
arguments .;hostile; antagonistic.
2. Qualified - officially recognized as being trained to perform a
particular job; certified.;not complete or absolute; limited.
3. Quandary -a state of perplexity or uncertainty over what to do in a
difficult situation.;a difficult situation; a practical dilemma.
4. Querulous -complaining in a rather petulant or whining manner.; bad
mood
5. Quibble -a slight objection or criticism about a trivial matter.
6. Quotidian - of or occurring every day; daily.;boring
7. Quintessence - the most perfect or typical example of a quality or
class.
8. Quiescent - in a state or period of inactivity or dormancy.
9. Quail - a small short-tailed Old World game bird resembling a tiny
partridge, typically having brown camouflaged plumage.
10. Qualms - an uneasy feeling of doubt, worry, or fear, especially
about one's own conduct; a misgiving.
11. Quiescence - inactivity or dormancy.
12. Quixotic -extremely idealistic; unrealistic and impractical.
13. Quisling - a traitor who collaborates with an enemy force
occupying their country.

R
1. Rhetoric - the art of effective or persuasive speaking or writing,
especially the exploitation of figures of speech and other compositional
techniques. ; eloquence
2. Refuted - prove (a statement or theory) to be wrong or false; disprove.
3. Restraint - a measure or condition that keeps someone or something
under control.;unemotional, dispassionate, or moderate behaviour; self-
control.
4. Render - provide or give (a service, help, etc.).;cause to be or become;
make.
5. Rivalry -competition for the same objective or for superiority in the
same field.
6. Resilience - the capacity to recover quickly from difficulties;
toughness.
7. Rationality - the quality of being based on or in accordance with reason
or logic.
8. Reputation - the beliefs or opinions that are generally held about
someone or something.; character
9. Ridicule - laugh at , mock , deride
10. Redacted - edit (text) for publication.; censor or obscure (part of a
text) for legal or security purposes.
11. Repentant - expressing or feeling sincere regret and remorse;
remorseful.
12. Recoiling -  to quickly move away from something that is shocking,
frightening, or disgusting
13. Rapier - a thin, light sharp-pointed sword used for thrusting.;
(especially of speech or intelligence) quick and incisive.

14. Raucous - (used about people’s voices) loud and unpleasant

15. Radical - (used about changes in something) very great; complete;
wanting great social or political change.
16. Resistant - offering resistance to something or someone.; proof
against
17. Robust - strong and healthy; vigorous.;(of wine or food) strong and
rich in flavour or smell.
18. Rancorous - characterized by bitterness or resentment.;hateful;
resentful
19. Rife - widespread; general; common; universal
20. Resolute - admirably purposeful, determined, and unwavering.
21. Reluctant - unwilling and hesitant; disinclined.
22. Recrimination - an accusation in response to one from someone else.;
counterattack.
23. Rejoinder - a reply, especially a sharp or witty one.
24. Retort - say something in answer to a remark, typically in a sharp,
angry, or witty manner.
25. Relished - great enjoyment.; a piquant sauce or pickle eaten with plain
food to add flavour.
26. Reactionary - opposing political or social progress or reform.
27. Raconteur - a person who tells anecdotes in a skilful and amusing
way.; storyteller
28. Rarefied -(of air, especially that at high altitudes) of lower pressure
than usual; thin.;distant from the lives and concerns of ordinary people;
esoteric.
29. Reactant -a substance that takes part in and undergoes change during
a reaction.
30. Recalcitrant -having an obstinately uncooperative attitude towards
authority or discipline.;stubborn
31. Reap -cut or gather (a crop or harvest).;harvest the crop from (a piece
of land).
32. Recant -say that one no longer holds an opinion or belief, especially
one considered heretical.
33. Redound -come back upon; rebound on.;contribute greatly to (a
person's credit or honour).
34. Recrudescent -a new outbreak after a period of abatement or
inactivity
35. Recondite -(of a subject or knowledge) little known; abstruse.
36. Recluse -a person who lives a solitary life and tends to avoid other
people.
37. Recapitulate -summarize and state again the main points of.
38. Redress -correct ;remedy or set right (an undesirable or unfair
situation).
39. Refractory - stubborn or unmanageable.;resistant to a process or
stimulus.
40. Refulgent -shining very brightly.
41. Refute -prove (a statement or theory) to be wrong or false; disprove.
42. Rejoinder -a reply, especially a sharp or witty one.
43. Relegate -lower in rank/status; put down
44. Remedial -giving or intended as a remedy or cure.
45. Rend -tear (something) into pieces.
46. Render -provide or give (a service, help, etc.).;cause to be or become;
make.
47. Repast -a meal.
48. Reportorial -of or characteristic of newspaper reporters.
49. Replete -filled or well-supplied with something.;very full of or sated
by food.
50. Rescind - revoke, cancel, or repeal (a law, order, or agreement).
51. Requite - make appropriate return for (a favour, service, or
wrongdoing).;revenge
52. Reprobate -an unprincipled person.
53. Reproach -express to (someone) one's disapproval of or
disappointment in their actions.
54. Repose -a state of rest, sleep, or tranquillity.;be situated or kept in a
particular place.;lie
55. Resolution -a firm decision to do or not to do
something.;determination
56. Resurgent -increasing or reviving after a period of little activity,
popularity, or occurrence.
57. Restive -(of a person) unable to remain still, silent, or submissive,
especially because of boredom or dissatisfaction.;(of a horse) stubbornly
standing still or moving backwards or sideways; refusing to advance.
58. Respectively -separately or individually and in the order already
mentioned (used when enumerating two or more items or facts that refer
back to a previous statement).
59. Resolve-settle or find a solution to (a problem or contentious
matter).;decide firmly on a course of action.
60. Reticent -not revealing one's thoughts or feelings readily.;quiet ;
reserved
61. Revamp -give new and improved form, structure, or appearance to.
62. Retroactive -(especially of legislation) taking effect from a date in the
past.
63. Retrospective -looking back on or dealing with past events or
situations.
64. Ribald -referring to sexual matters in an amusingly coarse or
irreverent way.
65. Ridden -sit on and control the movement of (an animal, typically a
horse).
66. Rift -a crack, split, or break in something.
67. Rococo -the rococo style of art, decoration, or architecture.
68. Rudimentary -involving or limited to basic principles.
69. Rue -bitterly regret (something one has done or allowed to happen)
and wish it undone.
70. Ruminate -think deeply about something.
71. Rustic -relating to the countryside; rural.
72. Rebuke -an expression of sharp disapproval or criticism.
73. Remonstrate -make a forcefully reproachful protest.
74. Reprehend -criticize
75. Reprove -scold ; criticize
76. Recidivism -the tendency of a convicted criminal to reoffend.
77. Remission -the cancellation of a debt, charge, or penalty.;a temporary
diminution of the severity of disease or pain.
78. Renege -go back on a promise, undertaking, or contract.;renounce or
abandon.;withdraw
79. Retrograde -directed or moving backwards.;reverting to an earlier and
inferior condition.
80. Recreant - unfaithful to a belief; apostate.;lacking courage
81. Renitent - resisting physical pressure; stubborn
82. Rebarbative - unattractive and objectionable.
83. Raillery - good- humour teasing.
84. Riposte - a quick, clever reply to an insult or criticism.
85. Rent - a tenant's regular payment to a landlord for the use of property
or land.
86. Respite - a short period of rest or relief from something difficult or
unpleasant.;break
87. Rift - a crack, split, or break in something.;a serious break in friendly
relations.
88. Rapacious - aggressively greedy or grasping.
89. Reproof - an expression of blame or disapproval.
90. Reminiscing - indulge in enjoyable recollection of past
events.;remember (with pleasure)
91. Reverent -feeling or showing deep and solemn respect.;adoring;loving
92. Runic - Runes were used to contact the dead, for protection, good
luck and safety.
93. Redolent - strongly reminiscent or suggestive of.;fragrant or sweet-
smelling.
94. Revocation - the official cancellation of a decree, decision, or
promise.

S
1. Skeptical - not easily convinced; having doubts or
reservations.;relating to the theory that certain knowledge is impossible.
2. Subverted - undermine the power and authority of (an established
system or institution).; bring down ;unsettle
3. Sternness -the quality or state of being demanding or unyielding ;
severity, strictness.
4. Scrutiny - critical observation or examination.; study ;survey
5. Spurious - not being what it purports to be; false or fake.
6. Soaring - flying or rising high in the air;increasing rapidly above the
usual level.
7. Stirred - move or cause to move slightly.
8. Stratagem - a plan or scheme, especially one used to outwit an
opponent or achieve an end.
9. Serendipity - the occurrence and development of events by chance in a
happy or beneficial way.; luck ; accident
10. Sophistry - the use of clever but false arguments, especially with the
intention of deceiving.
11. Sinecure - a position requiring little or no work but giving the holder
status or financial benefit.
12. Short sighted - Short- sightedness, or myopia, is a very common eye
condition that causes distant objects to appear blurred
13. Synoptic- summary
14. Splendid - magnificent; very impressive;excellent; very good.
15. Strapping - (especially of a young person) big and strong.
16. Sheathes - put (a weapon such as a knife or sword) into a
sheath.;encase (something) in a close-fitting or protective covering.
17. Stagnant - showing no activity; dull and sluggish.
18. Subtle - not very noticeable; not very strong or bright; very clever;
and using indirect methods to achieve something.
19. Singular - unusual
20. Steadfast - faithful and loyal; not changing in your attitudes or aims
21. Sacrosanct -(especially of a principle, place, or routine) regarded as
too important or valuable to be interfered with.
22. Salubrious - health-giving; healthy.; pleasant; not run-down.
23. Salient - most noticeable or important.; standing out
24. Sagacious - wise ,clever ,intelligent,knowledgeable
25. Sanguine - optimistic or positive, especially in an apparently bad or
difficult situation.
26. Sap - gradually weaken or destroy (a person's strength or power).;
the fluid which circulates in the vascular system of a plant, consisting
chiefly of water with dissolved sugars and mineral salts.
27. Sardonic - grimly mocking or cynical.;sarcastic
28. Sate or satiate - to fully satisfy
29. Saturate - soak,cause (something) to become thoroughly soaked with
water or other liquid so that no more can be absorbed.
30. Savant - a learned person, especially a distinguished scientist.; scholar
31. Savour - taste (good food or drink) and enjoy it to the full.; have a
suggestion or trace of (a quality or attribute, typically one considered
bad).
32. Scant - barely sufficient or adequate.; little; limited
33. Scathing - witheringly scornful; severely critical.; highly destructive
or damaging.
34. Secular - non religious
35. Searchingly - to find out the truth about something
36. Scurvy - mean
37. Scintilla - a tiny bit or trace
38. Sedition - incitement of resistance to or insurrection against lawful
authority.
39. Sedulous - (of a person or action) showing dedication and diligence.
40. Semantic - relating to meaning in language or logic.
41. Sentient - able to perceive or feel things.
42. Seraphic - like an angel ;joyful; blissful
43. Shard - a piece of broken ceramic, metal, glass, or rock, typically
having sharp edges.
44. Skittish - (of an animal, especially a horse) nervous or excitable;
easily scared.;(of a person) playfully frivolous(not having any serious
purpose or value.) or unpredictable.
45. Skirt - attempt to ignore; avoid dealing with.; go round or past the
edge of.
46. Simultaneous - at the same time
47. Slack - loose; not tightly stretched; (used about a period of business)
not busy; not having many customers
48. Slake - to drink in a manner that you no longer feel thirsty;to satisfy a
desire
49. Slew - a large number or quantity
50. Slight - small , not very important ; thin or light
51. Sobriquet - a nickname
52. Soporific - tending to induce drowsiness or sleep.;a drug or other
substance that induces drowsiness or sleep.
53. Somatic - of the body
54. Solidarity - the support of one group of people for another, because
they agree with their aims
55. Solecism -a grammatical mistake in speech or writing.; a breach of
good manners; an instance of incorrect behaviour.
56. Spartan -very simple and not comfortable
57. Spate - a large number or amount of something happening at one time
58. Spearhead -1 : the head or point of a spear. 2 : the person, thing, or
group that is the leading force (as in a development or an attack)
spearhead.
59. Specious -superficially plausible(that you can believe), but actually
wrong.;misleading in appearance, especially misleadingly attractive.
60. Spectrum - the set of seven colors into which white light can be
separated;all the possible varieties of something.
61. Speculate - to make a guess about something;to buy and sell with the
aim of making money but with the risk of losing it.
62. Sporadic - not done or happening regularly.
63. Sportive - playful; light-hearted.;relating to, interested in, or good at
sport.
64. Squelch - to make the sound your feet make when you are walking in
deep wet mud
65. Standing - the position that somebody/something has, or how people
think of him/her/it; the amount of time during which something has
continued to exist; that always exists; permanent.
66. Stentorian - (of a person's voice) loud and powerful.
67. Steeped - having a lot of; full of something
68. Status quo - the existing state of affairs, especially regarding social or
political issues.
69. Static - not moving, changing or developing.
70. Stasis - slowing or stoppage of the normal flow of a bodily fluid or
semi-fluid.
71. Stark - sharp , well defined , complete ; sheer(thin).
72. Stigma - shame ; disgrace ; dishonour; a stain or mark on someone’s
reputation.
73. Stipulate - demand or specify (a requirement), typically as part of an
agreement.
74. Stint - supply a very ungenerous or inadequate amount of
(something).; a person's fixed or allotted period of work.;limitation of
supply or effort.
75. Stingy - mean; ungenerous.
76. Stolid - calm, dependable, and showing little emotion or animation.
77. Stratum - a layer or a series of layers of rock in the ground.; a level or
class to which people are assigned according to their social status,
education, or income.
78. Strut - To behave or perform in an ostentatious manner; show off.; a
structural support .
79. Stymie or stymy - prevent or hinder the progress of.; obstacle
80. Subjective - based on or influenced by personal feelings, tastes, or
opinions.; individual; emotional
81. Sully - damage the purity or integrity of.;make dirty.
82. Succeeding - coming after something in time; subsequent.
83. Substantiate - provide evidence to support or prove the truth of.
84. Subside - become less intense, violent, or severe.;go down to a lower
or the normal level.
85. Subpoena - a writ ordering a person to attend a court.
86. Sublime - of very great excellence or beauty.
87. Supersede - replace ;supplant ;take the place of
88. Surmise - suppose that something is true without having evidence to
confirm it.
89. Surly - bad-tempered and unfriendly.
90. Supposition - a belief held without proof or certain knowledge; an
assumption or hypothesis.
91. Surfeit - an excessive amount of something.
92. Supplicate -ask or beg for something earnestly or humbly.
93. Surrogate - replace
94. Synchronous - existing or occurring at the same time.
95. Symbiosis- interaction between two different organisms living in
close physical association, typically to the advantage of both.
96. Sycophant - a person who acts obsequiously towards someone
important in order to gain advantage.
97. Sybarite - a pleasure-seeker.; hedonist
98. Synoptic - general summary
99. Sea change - denotes a substantial change in perspective, especially
one which affects a group or society at large, on a particular issue.
100. Serendipitous- occurring or discovered by chance in a happy or
beneficial way.;accidental;Lucky;Fortuitous;unexpected.
101. Sophisticated - having, revealing, or involving a great deal of
worldly experience and knowledge of fashion and culture.;(of a machine,
system, or technique) developed to a high degree of complexity.;
advanced;highly developed.
102. Spares - an item kept in case another item of the same type is lost,
broken, or worn out.;refrain from killing, injuring, or distressing.; affprd ;
give (something of which one has enough) to (someone).
103. Seasoned - (of food) having had salt, pepper, herbs, or spices added.;
a person who has a lot of experience of something.; (of wood) made
suitable for use as timber by adjusting its moisture content.
104. Supplants - supersede and replace.; take the place of
105. Solvent - having assets in excess of liabilities; able to pay one's
debts.
106. Scrutinized - examine or inspect closely and thoroughly.
107. Scarcity - the state of being scarce or in short supply; shortage.
108. Scholar - a specialist in a particular branch of study, especially the
humanities.
109. Stickler - a person who insists on a certain quality or type of
behaviour.
110. Syllabus -the subjects in a course of study or teaching.;cut part
111. Synopsis - a brief summary or general survey of something.
112. Stalwart -a loyal, reliable, and hard-working supporter of or
participant in an organization or team.
113. Sustenance - the maintaining of someone or something in life or
existence;supporter
114. Stultify - cause to lose enthusiasm and initiative, especially as a
result of a tedious or restrictive routine.
115. Salacious - having or conveying undue or inappropriate interest in
sexual matters.
116. Sordid - involving immoral or dishonourable actions and motives;
arousing moral distaste and contempt.having or conveying undue or
inappropriate interest in sexual matters.
117. Simulated - manufactured in imitation of some other material.
118. Sepulchral - gloomy; dismal.
119. Stoic - a person who can endure pain or hardship without showing
their feelings or complaining.;denying of self
120. Scion - a young shoot or twig of a plant, especially one cut for
grafting or rooting.
121. Simper - smile in an affectedly coy or ingratiating manner.;giggle
122. Sonorous - (of a person's voice or other sound) imposingly deep and
full.;capable of producing a deep or ringing sound.
123. Soothe - gently calm (a person or their feelings).
124. Serrated - zigzag
125. Sidle - walk in a furtive, unobtrusive, or timid manner, especially
sideways or obliquely.
126. Sinuous -having many curves and turns.
127. Salutary - (especially with reference to something unwelcome or
unpleasant) producing good effects; beneficial.;healthy
128. Slothful - lazy.
129. Sojourn - stay somewhere temporarily.
130. Succinct - (especially of something written or spoken) briefly and
clearly expressed.
131. Scornful - feeling or expressing contempt or derision.;mocking
132. Self - deprecating - modest about or critical of oneself, especially
humorously so.
133. Severe - (of something bad or undesirable) very great; intense.;(of
punishment of a person) strict or harsh.
134. Sinister - giving the impression that something harmful or evil is
happening or will happen.
135. Sly -having or showing a cunning and deceitful nature.;showing in
an insinuating way that one has some secret knowledge that may be
harmful or embarrassing.
136. Solemn - formal and dignified.;characterized by deep
sincerity.;honest
137. Somber -having or conveying a feeling of deep seriousness and
sadness.
138. Strident - (of a sound) loud and harsh; grating.;presenting a point of
view, especially a controversial one, in an excessively forceful way.
139. Sentimental - of or prompted by feelings of tenderness, sadness, or
nostalgia.
140. Sympathetic - feeling, showing, or expressing sympathy;(of a
person) attracting the liking of others.
141. Smorgasbord - a wide range of something; a variety.
142. Staccato - performed with each note sharply detached or separated
from the others.
143. Sibylline - relating to or characteristic of a sibyl; prophetic and
mysterious.
144. Supernumerary - present in excess of the normal or requisite
number.
145. Supererogatory - the performance of more than is asked for.
146. Succulent - (of food) tender, juicy, and tasty.
147. Skinflint - a person who spends as little money as possible; a miser.
148. Splenetic - bad-tempered; spiteful.
149. Serpentine - of or like a serpent or snake.

T
1. Trepidation - a feeling of fear or anxiety about something that may
happen. ; trembling movements or motion. ; lacking courage
2. Testament - a person's will, especially the part relating to personal
property. ; something that serves as a sign or evidence of a specified fact,
event, or quality.
3. Temper - a person's state of mind seen in terms of their being angry or
calm.;the degree of hardness and elasticity in steel or other metal.
4. Tacit - understood or implied without being stated.
5. Trademark - a symbol, word, or words legally registered or established
by use as representing a company or product.; logo
6. Tyro - Beginner;innocent
7. Tenuous - very weak or slight;thin; fragile
8. Tendentious - expressing or intending to promote a particular cause or
point of view, especially a controversial one.
9. Temperance - the practice of restraining oneself from indulging in
something, typically alcohol or sex.
10. Tawdry - showy but cheap and of poor quality.
11. Tangential - relating to or along a tangent.; going off topic
12. Terrestrial - on or relating to the earth;of or on dry land.
13. Token - sign , symbol , mark
14. Toady - a person who behaves obsequiously to someone important.
15. Tirade - a long, angry speech of criticism or accusation.
16. Timorous - showing or suffering from nervousness or a lack of
confidence.
17. Timely - done or occurring at a favourable or useful time; opportune.,
well timely
18. Terse - rudely brief.,concise
19. Tome - a book, especially a large, heavy, scholarly one.
20. Tortuous - full of twists and turns.;excessively lengthy and complex.
21. Torrid - very hot and dry,full of difficulty.
22. Torpor - a state of physical or mental inactivity; lethargy.
23. Tractable - (of a person) easy to control or influence.
24. Transgression - an act that goes against a law, rule, or code of
conduct; an offence.
25. Turgid - swollen and distended or congested.(full)
26. Tumultuous - making an uproar or loud, confused noise.
27. Truculent - eager or quick to argue or fight; aggressively defiant.
28. Trite - (of a remark or idea) lacking originality or freshness; dull on
account of overuse
29. Trenchant - sharp , keen ,forceful or vigorous , caustic
30. Turpitude - immorality ,corruption, evil
31. Temperate - showing moderation or self-restraint., control.
32. Theorizer - someone who theorizes (especially in science or art)
idealogue, theoretician, theoriser, theorist.
33. Tacky - (of glue, paint, or other substances) not fully dry and
retaining a slightly sticky feel.
34. Tactically - in a way that relates to actions carefully planned to gain a
specific end.
35. Teem -be full of; be filled with ; be alive with
36. Taxonomy - Taxonomy is the science of naming, describing and
classifying organisms and includes all plants, animals and
microorganisms of the world.
37. Thriving - prosperous and growing; flourishing.
38. Trenchant - vigorous or incisive in expression or style.;(of a weapon
or tool) having a sharp edge.
39. Tyrannical - exercising power in a cruel or arbitrary way.;oppressive
and controlling.
40. Turbid - (of a liquid) cloudy, opaque, or thick with suspended matter.
41. Tendentious- expressing or intending to promote a particular cause or
point of view, especially a controversial one.
42. Talisman - an object, typically an inscribed ring or stone, that is
thought to have magic powers and to bring good luck.
43. Teeter - move or balance unsteadily; sway back and forth.;be unable
to decide between different courses; waver.;hesitate
44. Torpid - mentally or physically inactive; lethargic.
45. Temporal - relating to worldly as opposed to spiritual affairs;
secular.;relating to time.
46. Taciturn - (of a person) reserved or uncommunicative in speech;
saying little.
47. Threnody - a mournful song, piece of music, or sound.;a passionate
expression of grief or sorrow.
48. Tessellated - denoting or characterized by a pattern of repeated
shapes, especially polygons, that fit together closely without gaps or
overlaps.
49. Tangibility - real and not imaginary; able to be shown, touched, or
experienced
50. Tenacity - the quality or fact of being very determined;
determination.;the quality or fact of continuing to exist; persistence.

U
1. Urbanity - urban life ; worldliness ; sophistication
2. Uncertainty - doubt ; misgiving
3. Unfathomable - incapable of being fully explored or understood.; (of
water or a natural feature) impossible to measure the extent of.
4. Undermine - weaken , lessen the effectiveness, power, or ability of,
especially gradually or insidiously.
5. Unconscionable - not right or reasonable., immoral ;unreasonably
excessive., unfair
6. Umbrage - offence or annoyance.
7. Underscore - underline (something).;a line drawn under a word or
phrase for emphasis.
8. Unearth - find (something) in the ground by digging.
9. Unseemly - (of behaviour or actions) not proper or appropriate.
10. Unprecedented - never done or known before.
11. Unequivocal - leaving no doubt; unambiguous.; unmistakable
12. Unsparing - given freely and generously.;showing no mercy.
13. Usury - the action or practice of lending money at unreasonably high
rates of interest.
14. Untendered - planned or meant.;not offered.
15. Unpremeditated -  not planned in advance
16. Unremarkable - not particularly interesting or surprising.
17. Unvarying - not changing; constant or uniform.
18. Unsound - not based on good reasoning or truth an unsound argument
unsound advice.
19. Unwieldy -difficult to move or carry because it is too big, heavy, etc.
20. Untoward - unexpected and inappropriate or inconvenient.
21. Unstinting - given or giving without restraint; unsparing.;big-hearted;
kind-hearted.
22. Undulating -having a smoothly rising and falling form or outline.
23. Unctuous - hypocritical; insincere;seem to be full of praise, kindness,
or interest, but are obviously insincere.
24. Uproarious - characterized by or provoking loud noise or
uproar.;provoking loud laughter; very funny.

V
1. Verges - an edge or border.; an extreme limit beyond which something
specified will happen.; be very close or similar to.
2. Vacillate - waver between different opinions or actions; be
indecisive.;hesitate
3. Vanguard - a group of people leading the way in new developments or
ideas.
4. Variegated - marked by variety.
5. Venerate / veneration - regard with great respect; revere.
6. Veracity - truthfulness, accuracy
7. Verbose - using or expressed in more words than are needed.; wordy
8. Verdant - green such as vegetation , plants etc ; young and
inexperience
9. Verisimilar - having the appearance of truth : probable
10. Vernal - of, in, or appropriate to spring.; fresh ;youthful
11. Vestige - a trace or remnant of something that is disappearing or no
longer exists.
12. Vex - make (someone) feel annoyed, frustrated, or worried, especially
with trivial (of little value or importance.)matters.
13. Via - by means of.;by way of; through.
14. Viable - capable of living ;practical
15. Vicissitude - a change of circumstances or fortune, typically one that
is unwelcome or unpleasant..
16. Vim - energy; enthusiasm.
17. Vintage -the year or place in which wine, especially wine of high
quality, was produced.;the time that something of quality was produced.
18. Virtual - almost or nearly as described, but not completely or
according to strict definition.
19. Virulent - (of a disease or poison) extremely severe or harmful in its
effects.;bitterly hostile.
20. Viscid or viscous - thick , adhesive sticky
21. Vitriol -bitter criticism or malice
22. Vociferous -expressing or characterized by vehement opinions; loud
and forceful.
23. Volatile - liable to change rapidly and unpredictably, especially for the
worse.
24. Voluble - 1 : easily rolling or turning : rotating. 2 : characterized by
ready or rapid speech : glib, fluent.
25. Vacuity - lack of thought or intelligence; empty- headedness.; empty
space; emptiness.
26. Volubility - the quality of talking fluently, readily, or incessantly;
talkativeness.
27. Virulence -the severity or harmfulness of a disease or poison.;bitter
hostility; rancour.
28. Voluntary - done, given, or acting of one's own free will.;working,
done, or maintained without payment.; optional ; non compulsory
29. Verdict -the decision that is made by a specially chosen group of
people (the jury) in a court of law, which states if a person is guilty of a
crime or not.
30. Vulgar - lacking sophistication or good taste.;making explicit and
offensive reference to sex or bodily functions; coarse and rude.
31. Vitreous - like glass in appearance or physical properties.
32. Vintage - the year or place in which wine, especially wine of high
quality, was produced.
33. Venerable - accorded a great deal of respect, especially because of
age, wisdom, or character.
34. Vituperative -bitter and abusive.; criticize
35. Vitiate - spoil or impair the quality or efficiency of.
36. Vindictive - having or showing a strong or unreasoning desire for
revenge.
37. Venal - showing or motivated by susceptibility to bribery;
corrupt.;greedy
38. Vicarious - experienced in the imagination through the feelings or
actions of another person.;acting or done for another.;copy
39. Vindicate - clear (someone) of blame or suspicion.
40. Vitriolic -filled with bitter criticism or malice.
41. Vortex - something that resembles a whirlpool
42. Vignette - a brief evocative description, account, or episode.
43. Versatility - ability to adapt or be adapted to many different functions
or activities.
44. Voracious - wanting or devouring great quantities of
food.;uncontrollable

W
1. Waxing - cover or treat (something) with wax or a similar substance,
typically to polish or protect it.; make a recording of.
2. Wan - (of a person's complexion or appearance) pale and giving the
impression of illness or exhaustion.; lacking enthusiasm or energy.
3. Warranted - justify or necessitate (a course of action).;officially affirm
or guarantee.
4. Wary - feeling or showing caution about possible dangers or
problems.; watchful
5. Wanton - sexually unrestrained or having many casual sexual
relationships (typically used of a woman).;done consciously and
intentionally.
6. Welter - confused mass ; jumble
7. Whet - sharpen the blade of (a tool or weapon).;a thing that stimulates
appetite or desire.
8. Whimsical - playfully quaint or fanciful, especially in an appealing and
amusing way ; acting or behaving in a capricious manner.
9. Whitewash - cover up
10. Wily - skilled at gaining an advantage, especially deceitfully.
11. Winnow - blow a current of air through (grain) in order to remove the
chaff.
12. Winsome - attractive or appealing in a fresh, innocent way.
13. Wizened - shrivelled or wrinkled with age.
14. Wield - hold and use (a weapon or tool).;have and be able to use
(power or influence).
15. Warded off - to avoid being hit by (something) ward off a blow
16. Waspish - readily expressing anger or irritation.;bad mood
17. Wraith - a ghost or ghost like image of someone, especially one seen
shortly before or after their death.
18. Waver - move in a quivering way; flicker.;hesitate
19. Wry - cynical, dry, ironic.
20. Witty - showing or characterized by quick and inventive verbal
humour.;funny
21. Waffle -speak or write at length in a vague or trivial manner.;fail to
make up one's mind.;nonsense

X
1. Xenophobia - fear or hatred of foreigners or which is foreign ; racism

Y
1. Yoke - a wooden crosspiece that is fastened over the necks of two
animals and attached to the plough or cart that they are to pull.

Z
1. Zeal - great energy or enthusiasm in pursuit of a cause or an objective.;
ardour ; love
2. Zenith - highest point , culmination
3. Zealot - a person who is fanatical and uncompromising in pursuit of
their religious, political, or other ideals.
4. Zephyr - a soft gentle breeze.
5. Zany - amusingly unconventional and idiosyncratic.;odd;weird ;avant-
garde

ROOTS -

1. A, AN - not , without
2. AB /ABS - from , away, apart
3. AC , ACR - sharp , sour
4.