Word Definitions

Periphrastic - indirect and circumlocutory (using many words where fewer would do,
especially in a deliberate attempt to be vague or evasive; long-winded)
Regression - a return to a former or less developed state.
Ambience – atmosphere
Mewling – (especially of a baby) cry feebly or querulously; whimper
Expendable – of relatively little significance, and therefore able to be abandoned or
destroyed.
Famished – extremely hungry.
Distilled – purify a liquid.
Insipid – lacking flavour
Prodigy - a person, especially a young one, endowed with exceptional qualities or abilities.
Mawkish - sentimental in an exaggerated or false way.
Pervade - (especially of a smell) spread through and be perceived in every part of.
Evangelize - convert or seek to convert (someone) to Christianity.
Aggrieved - feeling resentment at having been unfairly treated. "They were aggrieved at the
outcome."
Perturbed - anxious or unsettled; upset. “She didn't seem perturbed about the noises
around her”.
Lucrative - producing a great deal of profit.
Touted - attempt to sell (something), typically by pestering people in an aggressive or bold
manner.
Tangible - perceptible by touch.
Atoning - make amends or reparation.
Chastise - rebuke or reprimand severely. “He chastised his colleagues for their laziness”.
Shun - persistently avoid, ignore, or reject (someone or something) through antipathy or
caution. “He shunned fashionable society”.
Penultimate - last but one in a series of things; second last. “The penultimate chapter of the
book"
Reflexively - as a reflex, without conscious thought; automatically. “They reflexively oppose
policies that could harm their salaries"
Convulsing - (of a person) suffer violent involuntary contraction of the muscles, producing
contortion of the body or limbs. “She convulsed, collapsing to the floor with the pain"
Capricious - given to sudden and unaccountable changes of mood or behaviour. “a
capricious and often brutal administration"
Empirical - based on, concerned with, or verifiable by observation or experience rather than
theory or pure logic. “They provided considerable empirical evidence to support their
argument”.
Coddled - treat in an indulgent or overprotective way. "I was coddled and cosseted."
Ponder - think about (something) carefully, especially before deciding or reaching a
conclusion. “I pondered the question of what clothes to wear for the occasion”.
Bolster - support or strengthen; prop up. “The fall in interest rates is starting to bolster
confidence”.
Hubristic - excessively proud or self-confident. "a hubristic belief in his own self-proclaimed
genius"
Blemish - a small mark or flaw which spoils the appearance of something. “The merest
blemish on a Rolls Royce might render it unsalable"
Muster - assemble (troops), especially for inspection or in preparation for battle.
Succinct - (especially of something written or spoken) briefly and clearly expressed. “Use
short, succinct sentences”.
Boisterously - (of a person, event, or behaviour) noisy, energetic, and cheerful; rowdy. “The
boisterous conviviality associated with taverns of that period”.
Pry - inquire too closely into a person's private affairs. “I’m sick of you prying into my
personal life”.
Peruse - read (something), typically in a thorough or careful way. “He has spent countless
hours in libraries perusing art history books and catalogues"
Besieged - surrounded and harassed.
Attuned - make receptive or aware. “a society more attuned to consumerism than ideology"
Subterranean - existing, occurring, or done under the earth's surface
Indolence - avoidance of activity or exertion; laziness. “my failure is probably due to my own
indolence"
Becalm - leave (a sailing vessel) unable to move through lack of wind
Excerpt - a short extract from a film, broadcast, or piece of music or writing.
Excoriating - censure or criticize severely. "the papers that had been excoriating him were
now lauding him"
Slanting - positioned or directed in a sloping or oblique direction. “the slanting beams of the
roof"
Oratory - a small chapel, especially for private worship.
Ineluctable - unable to be resisted or avoided; inescapable. “the ineluctable facts of history"
Amid - in the middle of.
Revere - feel deep respect or admiration for (something)."Cézanne's trophies were revered
by his contemporaries"
Cardinal - of the greatest importance; fundamental. “two cardinal points must be borne in
mind"
Etched - cut or carve (a text or design) on a surface. “her initials were etched on the table"
Indelible - (of ink or a pen) making marks that cannot be removed.
Brunt - the worst part or chief impact of a specified thing. “education will bear the brunt of
the cuts"
Trifling - unimportant or trivial. “a trifling sum"
Chauvinistic - feeling or displaying aggressive or exaggerated patriotism
Philandering - (of a man) readily or frequently enter into casual sexual relationships with
women. “married men who philander"
Heralds - be a sign that (something) is about to happen. “the speech heralded a change in
policy"
Vermin - wild mammals and birds that are believed to be harmful to crops, farm animals, or
game, or that carry disease, e.g., foxes, rodents, and insect pests.
Frivolous - not having any serious purpose or value. “rules to stop frivolous lawsuits"
Geriatric - relating to old people, especially with regard to their health care. “a geriatric
hospital"
Pulverise - reduce to fine particles. “the brick of the villages was pulverized by the
bombardment"
Charred - partially burn (an object) so as to blacken its surface. “charred remains"
Countenance - a person's face or facial expression. “his impenetrable eyes and inscrutable
countenance give little away"
Discern - perceive or recognize (something)."I can discern no difference between the two
policies"
Resplendent - attractive and impressive through being richly colourful or sumptuous. “she
was resplendent in a sea-green dress"
Precedent - an earlier event or action that is regarded as an example or guide to be
considered in subsequent similar circumstances. “there are substantial precedents for using
interactive media in training"
Martyr - a person who is killed because of their religious or other beliefs. “saints, martyrs,
and witnesses to the faith"
Interject - say (something) abruptly, especially as an aside or interruption. “she interjected
the odd question here and there"
Arraigned - call or bring (someone) before a court to answer a criminal charge. “her sister
was arraigned on attempted murder charges"
Retcon - (in a film, television series, or other fictional work) a piece of new information that
imposes a different interpretation on previously described events, typically used to facilitate a
dramatic plot shift or account for an inconsistency. “we’re given a retcon for Wilf's absence
from Donna's wedding in ‘The Runaway Bride’: he had Spanish Flu"
Formidable - inspiring fear or respect through being impressively large, powerful, intense, or
capable. “a formidable opponent"
Prying - excessively interested in a person's private affairs; too inquisitive. “she felt there
was no place where she could escape from the prying eyes"
Repression - the action of subduing someone or something by force.
Boon - a thing that is helpful or beneficial. “the navigation system will be a boon to both
civilian and military users"
Epidemic - a widespread occurrence of an infectious disease in a community at a particular
time. “a flu epidemic"
Devour - eat (food or prey) hungrily or quickly. “he devoured half of his burger in one bite"
Disconcerting - causing one to feel unsettled. “he had a disconcerting habit of offering jobs
to people he met at dinner parties"
Absolving - set or declare (someone) free from blame, guilt, or responsibility. “the pardon
absolved them of any crimes"
Vitriolic - filled with bitter criticism or malice. “vitriolic attacks on the politicians"
Submerged - cause to be under water. “houses had been flooded and cars submerged"
Mellowed - make or become mellow. “fuller-flavoured whiskeys mellow with wood
maturation"
Furrowed - make a rut, groove, or trail in (the ground or the surface of something)."gorges
furrowing the deep-sea floor"
Scold - remonstrate with or rebuke (someone) angrily. “Mom took Anna away, scolding her
for her bad behaviour"
Aloof - not friendly or forthcoming; cool and distant. “they were courteous but faintly aloof"
Affinity - a spontaneous or natural liking or sympathy for someone or something. “he has an
affinity for the music of Berlioz"
Zealous - having or showing zeal. “the council was extremely zealous in the application of
the regulations"
Protégé - a person who is guided and supported by an older and more experienced or
influential person. “he was an aide and protégé of the former Tennessee senator"
Frothing - form or contain a rising or overflowing mass of small bubbles. “he took a quick sip
of beer as it frothed out of the can"
Gloating - contemplate or dwell on one's own success or another's misfortune with smugness
or malignant pleasure. “his enemies gloated over his death"
Alibi - a claim or piece of evidence that one was elsewhere when an act, typically a criminal
one, is alleged to have taken place. “she has an alibi for the whole of yesterday evening"
Indispensable - absolutely necessary. “he made himself indispensable to the parish priest"
Incarcerated - imprison or confine. “many are incarcerated for property offenses"
Muster - assemble (troops), especially for inspection or in preparation for battle.
Implode - collapse or cause to collapse violently inward. “the windows on both sides of the
room had imploded"
Hypnotic – sleep-inducing
Relinquish - voluntarily cease to keep or claim; give up:
Pouting - push one's lips or one's bottom lip forward as an expression of petulant annoyance
or in order to make oneself look sexually attractive
Pounce - of an animal or bird of prey) spring or swoop suddenly so as to catch prey
Arduous - involving or requiring strenuous effort; difficult and tiring
Ad hominem - (of an argument or reaction) directed against a person rather than the
position they are maintaining.
Vapid - offering nothing that is stimulating or challenging
Façade - the face of a building, especially the principal front that looks onto a street or open
space
Dogmatic - inclined to lay down principles as incontrovertibly true
Incontrovertibly - not able to be denied or disputed
Qualm - an uneasy feeling of doubt, worry, or fear, especially about one's own conduct; a
misgiving
Sleaze - immoral, sordid, and corrupt behaviour or material, especially in business or politics
Anachronistic - belonging to a period other than that being portrayed
Scrutinized - examine or inspect closely and thoroughly
Reverence - deep respect for someone or something
Performative - relating to or of the nature of dramatic or artistic performance
Coulrophobia – fear of clowns
Deftly - in a way that is neatly skilful and quick in movement
Audacious - showing a willingness to take surprisingly bold risks
Emblematic - serving as a symbol of a particular quality or concept; symbolic
Relegate - consign or dismiss to an inferior rank or position
Ulterior - existing beyond what is obvious or admitted; intentionally hidden (underlying,
undisclosed)
Ruptured - (especially of a pipe, a vessel, or a bodily part such as an organ or membrane)
break or burst suddenly
Maniacal - exhibiting extremely wild or violent behaviour
Nihilism - the rejection of all religious and moral principles, often in the belief that life is
meaningless
Employs - uses
Conspicuously - in a clearly visible way
Forgoing - omit or decline to take (something pleasant or valuable); go without
Proclivity - a tendency to choose or do something regularly; an inclination or predisposition
toward a particular thing
Apolitical - not interested or involved in politics
Construed - interpret (a word or action) in a particular way
"his words could hardly be construed as an apology"
Shoddy - badly made or done
Flagrantly – in a conspicuously or obviously offensive way
"authorities are flagrantly violating the law by refusing to comply"
Ancillary - Subordinate; secondary; auxiliary; accessory.
Atone – make amends or reparation
Cynicism – an inclination to believe that people are motivated purely by self-interest;
scepticism
Unifies - make or become united, uniform, or whole
Conspicuously - in a clearly visible way:

Assert - state a fact or belief confidently and forcefully

Exempt - free from an obligation or liability imposed on others

Mitigate – make less severe, serious, or painful
Negate – nullify; make ineffective:
Neutralize – balance
Adamant - refusing to be persuaded or to change one's mind
Pledge - a solemn promise or undertaking
Amalgamation - combination
Irate - feeling or characterized by great anger
Remiss - lacking care or attention to duty; negligent
Enshrined - place (a revered or precious object) in an appropriate receptacle
Riveting - completely engrossing; compelling
Reiterate - say something again or several times, typically for emphasis or clarity
Rudimentary - involving or limited to basic principles
Scramble - make one's way quickly or awkwardly up a steep slope or over rough ground by
using one's hands as well as one's feet
Patrolling - keep watch over (an area) by regularly walking or traveling around or through
Archenemy - a person who is extremely hostile or opposed to someone or something
Renown - the condition of being known or talked about by many people; fame
Cordial - warm and friendly
Devolve - transfer or delegate (power) to a lower level, especially from central government to
local or regional administration Dissipate - disperse or scatter
Accustomed - customary or usual
Exhilarate - make (someone) feel very happy, animated, or elated (synonyms: thrill,
intoxicate, vitalize, stimulate, energize, enliven)
Integral - necessary to make a whole complete; essential or fundamental (synonym:
fundamental, essential)
Refrain - stop oneself from doing something (synonym: desist)
Primitive - preserving the character of an early stage in the evolutionary or historical
development of something:
Congress - a formal meeting or series of meetings for discussion between delegates,
especially those from a political party or labour union or from within a particular discipline
Reprehensible - deserving censure or condemnation (synonym: deplorable, disgraceful,
discreditable, despicable, culpable, shameful, dishonourable, objectionable, opprobrious,
repugnant, inexcusable, unforgivable, indefensible, unjustifiable, scandalous, iniquitous)
Subvert - undermine the power and authority of (an established system or institution
Skirmishes - an episode of irregular or unpremeditated fighting, especially between small or
outlying parts of armies or fleets.
Unpremeditated – spontaneous/unplanned
Convoluted - extremely complex and difficult to follow:
Ushered - show or guide (someone) somewhere
Panache - flamboyant confidence of style or manner
Sullen - bad-tempered and sulky; gloomy:
Tumultuous - making a loud, confused noise; uproarious:
Uproarious - hilarious
Maternal - of or relating to a mother, especially during pregnancy or shortly after childbirth
Fraternal – relating to brotherhood
Ostentatious - characterized by vulgar or pretentious display; designed to impress or attract
notice
Presentiment - an intuitive feeling about the future, especially one of foreboding
Forebode - (of a situation or occurrence) act as a warning of (something bad):
Succumb - fail to resist (pressure, temptation, or some other negative force)
Matricide - the killing of one's mother
Flamboyant - of a person or their behaviour) tending to attract attention because of their
exuberance, confidence, and stylishness
Streamlined - design or provide with a form that presents very little resistance to a flow of
air or water, increasing speed and ease of movement / efficient
Poignant - evoking a keen sense of sadness or regret
Vitalize - give strength and energy to
Yearning - a feeling of intense longing for something
Unanimously - without opposition; with the agreement of all people involved
Incendiary - (of a device or attack) designed to cause fires/tending to stir conflict
Fruition - the point at which a plan or project is realized
Adjourn - suspend
Deceptive - giving an appearance or impression different from the true one; misleading
(illusionary)
Commonalities - the state of sharing features or attributes
Exemplary - serving as a desirable model; representing the best of its kind
Androgynous - partly male and partly female in appearance; of indeterminate sex.
Snivelling – cry and sniffle
Circumvent - find a way around (an obstacle).
Pensive - engaged in, involving, or reflecting deep or serious thought
Scantily - in a way that is small or insufficient in quantity or amount
Reservedly - slow to reveal emotion or opinions
Peruse - read (something), typically in a thorough or careful way
Culinary - of or for cooking
Besiege - surround (a place) with armed forces in order to capture it or force its surrender;
lay siege to
Gyrate - move or cause to move in a circle or spiral, especially quickly
Sentries - a soldier stationed to keep guard or to control access to a place
Torment - severe physical or mental suffering
Attuned - make receptive or aware, "a society more attuned to consumerism than ideology"
Subterranean - existing, occurring, or done under the earth's surface
Confounded - used for emphasis, especially to express anger or annoyance
Japed - say or do something in jest or mockery
Repository - a place, building, or receptacle where things are or may be stored
Covetous - having or showing a great desire to possess something, typically something
belonging to someone else
Pejorative - expressing contempt or disapproval:
Remnant - a small remaining quantity of something
Figurative - departing from a literal use of words; metaphorical
Inertia - tendency to do nothing or to remain unchanged
Semantics - the branch of linguistics and logic concerned with meaning
Equity - the quality of being fair and impartial
Snide - derogatory or mocking in an indirect way (synonym: disparaging, derogatory,
deprecating, denigratory, insulting, contemptuous, dismissive, mocking, taunting, sneering,
scornful, derisive)
Thematic - having or relating to subjects or a particular subject
Episodic – relating to episodes
Pretermit - omit to do or mention, abandon
Improvise - create and perform (music, drama, or verse) spontaneously or without
preparation (extemporize)
Aforementioned – previously mentioned
Preposterous - contrary to reason or common sense; utterly absurd or ridiculous
Articulate – able to express yourself easily in speak
Retroactively – with effect from a date in the past:
Figment - a thing that someone believes to be real but that exists only in their imagination
Inexplicably - in a way that cannot be explained or accounted for
Concurrent - existing, happening, or done at the same time
Prospective – (of a person) expected or expecting to be something particular in the future:
Trepidation - a feeling of fear or agitation about something that may happen
Alleviated - make (suffering, deficiency, or a problem) less severe
Sparse - thinly dispersed or scattered
Compulsively - in a way that results from or relates to an irresistible urge
Deviate - depart from an established course
Facilitate – make (an action or process) easy or easier
Refractory – uncontrollable/stubborn
Pageantry - elaborate display or ceremony.
Inadvertently - without intention; accidentally
Naïve - (of a person or action) showing a lack of experience, wisdom, or judgment
Embarked - go on board a ship, aircraft, or other vehicle
Valiantly - possessing or showing courage or determination
Enlightened - having or showing a rational, modern, and well-informed outlook:
Turbulent - characterized by conflict, disorder, or confusion; not stable or calm.
Opportunistic - exploiting chances offered by immediate circumstances without reference to
a general plan or moral principle
Inflated - excessively or unreasonably high
Scarcity - the state of being scarce or in short supply; shortage:
Misogynistic - strongly prejudiced against women
Mortify – cause (someone) to feel embarrassed, ashamed, or humiliated
Apprehension - anxiety or fear that something bad or unpleasant will happen
Supremacy - the state or condition of being superior to all others in authority, power, or
status
Antagonize - cause (someone) to become hostile
Vigorously - in a way that involves physical strength, effort, or energy; strenuously:
Inflammatory - arousing or intended to arouse angry or violent feelings
Rescind - revoke, cancel, or repeal (a law, order, or agreement):
Reactionary - (of a person or a set of views) opposing political or social liberalization or
reform.
Ideals - a standard or principle to be aimed at.
Secede - withdraw formally from membership in a federal union, an alliance, or a political or
religious organization
Latitude - scope for freedom of action or thought:
Demagogue - a political leader who seeks support by appealing to popular desires and
prejudices rather than by using rational argument
Omitted - leave out or exclude (someone or something), either intentionally or forgetfully
Reassure - say or do something to remove the doubts and fears of someone
Semblance - the outward appearance or apparent form of something, especially when the
reality is different
Collateral - something pledged as security for repayment of a loan, to be forfeited in the
event of a default
Deflect - cause (something) to change direction by interposing something; turn aside from a
straight course
Concurrent - existing, happening, or done at the same time
Pledged - commit (a person or organization) by a solemn promise
Solemn - formal and dignified
Dignified – having a serious and composed manner that’s worthy of respect
Eclipse - an obscuring of the light from one celestial body by the passage of another
between it and the observer or between it and its source of illumination
Humility - a modest or low view of one's own importance; humbleness
Renounce - formally declare one's abandonment of (a claim, right, or possession
Avaricious - having or showing an extreme greed for wealth or material gain
Pundit - an expert in a particular subject or field who is frequently called on to give opinions
about it to the public
Blithering - senselessly talkative, babbling; used chiefly as an intensive to express
annoyance or contempt
Chiefly - above all; mainly
Lavish - sumptuously rich, elaborate, or luxurious
Undermine - damage or weaken (someone or something), especially gradually or insidiously
Interpersonal - of or relating to relationships or communication between people
Commendable – deserving praise
Reconcile – restore friendly relations between
Lambasted - criticize (someone or something) harshly
Irreverent - showing a lack of respect for people or things that are generally taken seriously.
Turgid - swollen and distended or congested
Haplessly - (especially of a person) unfortunate
Unerring - always right or accurate
Prowess - skill or expertise in a particular activity or field
Unrelenting - not yielding in strength, severity, or determination
Relenting - abandon or mitigate a harsh intention or cruel treatment
Sentimentalize - treat, regard, or portray (someone or something) with exaggerated and
self-indulgent feelings of tenderness, sadness, or nostalgia Tribulations - a cause of great
trouble or suffering

Elicit - evoke or draw out (a response, answer, or fact) from someone in reaction to one's own
actions or questions
Bucolic - of or relating to the pleasant aspects of the countryside and country life
Foment - instigate or stir up (an undesirable or violent sentiment or course of action)
Electorate - all the people in a country or area who are entitled to vote in an election
Infrastructure - the basic physical and organizational structures and facilities (e.g.,
buildings, roads, and power supplies) needed for the operation of a society or enterprise.
Deteriorate - become progressively worse
Impeach - call into question the integrity or validity of (a practice): "there is no basis to
Searle's motion to impeach the verdict"
Suppressing - forcibly put an end to
Fascism - an authoritarian and nationalistic right-wing system of government and social
organization
Venomous- poisonous
Reversion - a return to a previous state, practice, or belief
Mutilate - inflict a violent and disfiguring injury on
Demolition - the action or process of demolishing or being demolished
Pallid - (of a person's face) pale, typically because of poor health
Endearing - inspiring love or affection
Specious - superficially plausible, but actually wrong
Superficial - existing or occurring at or on the surface
Iteration - the repetition of a process or utterance

Penalized – subject to some form of punishment

Courteously – polite, respectful, or considerate in manner
Reiterating - say something again or a number of times, typically for emphasis or clarity
Aggravated - made more serious by attendant circumstances (such as frame of mind):
Algorithm - process or set of rules to be followed in calculations or other problem-solving
operations, especially by a computer
Soporific - tending to induce drowsiness or sleep
Apathetic - showing or feeling no interest, enthusiasm, or concern
Cogent – (of an argument or case) clear, logical and convincing
Salvage - rescue (a wrecked or disabled ship or its cargo) from loss at sea
Monotonous - dull, tedious, and repetitious; lacking in variety and interest
Opprobrium - harsh criticism or censure
Sporadically - occurring at irregular intervals or only in a few places; scattered or isolated
Intricacy – complexity
Preserved - maintain (something) in its original or existing state
Hysterical - deriving from or affected by uncontrolled extreme emotion:
Derive - obtain something from (a specified source)
Ergonomic - relating to or designed for efficiency and comfort in the working environment
Inherent - existing in something as a permanent, essential, or characteristic attribute
Sealed – fasten or close securely
Jurisdiction – the official power to make legal decisions and judgements
Corporate – of or relating to a corporation, especially a large company or group
Remark – say something as a comment; mention
Allegiance: loyalty or commitment of a subordinate to a superior or of an individual to a
group or cause:
Polarizing - divide or cause to divide into two sharply contrasting groups or sets of opinions or
beliefs
Regurgitate - bring (swallowed food) up again to the mouth:
Eloquent - fluent or persuasive in speaking or writing
Entice - attract or tempt by offering pleasure or advantage
Inconsequential - not important or significant
Visionary - thinking about or planning the future with imagination or wisdom:
Executive - having the power to put plans, actions, or laws into effect
Denigrating - criticize unfairly; disparage
Flippantly - not showing a serious or respectful attitude
Unfathomable - incapable of being fully explored or understood
Volatile – easily evaporated at normal temperatures
Orator - a public speaker, especially one who is eloquent or skilled.
Demagogue - a political leader who seeks support by appealing to popular desires and
prejudices rather than by using rational argument
Endorsement – an act of giving one's public approval or support to someone or something
Govern - conduct the policy, actions, and affairs of (a state, organization, or people):
Rejuvenating - make (someone or something) look or feel younger, fresher, or more lively
Unanimous - (of two or more people) fully in agreement
Uplifting - morally or spiritually elevating; inspiring happiness or hope
Substantiated - provide evidence to support or prove the truth of
Inhabitant – people who live there
Bigotry - intolerance toward those who hold different opinions from oneself
Triumph – a great victory or achievement
Shovel ware - software or online content that has been added to a CD or placed on the
Internet without having been altered so as to suit the new medium.
Purge - rid (someone) of an unwanted feeling, memory, or condition, typically giving a sense
of cathartic release
Conceive - form or devise (a plan or idea) in the mind: Constitutes
Irate - feeling or characterized by great anger
Ploy - a cunning plan or action designed to turn a situation to one's own advantage
Dint - an impression or hollow in a surface
Caricature - a picture, description, or imitation of a person or thing in which certain striking
characteristics are exaggerated in order to create a comic or grotesque effect
Contrived - deliberately created rather than arising naturally or spontaneously.
Contemplating - look thoughtfully for a long time at
Discrepancies - a lack of compatibility or similarity between two or more facts
Slander - make false and damaging statements about someone
Spite - a desire to hurt, annoy, or offend someone
Disparity – a great difference
Conspire - make secret plans jointly to commit an unlawful or harmful act
Swat - hit or crush (something, especially an insect) with a sharp blow from a flat object
Embodiment - a tangible or visible form of an idea, quality, or feeling
Quaternary – fourth in order of rank
Unsolicited - not asked for; given or done voluntarily
Ingrained - deeply embedded and thus difficult to remove
Compensate - give (someone) something, typically money, in recognition of loss, suffering,
or injury incurred; recompense
Detonation - the action of causing a bomb or explosive device to explode
Precedent - an earlier event or action that is regarded as an example or guide to be
considered in subsequent similar circumstances
Indulge - allow oneself to enjoy the pleasure of
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
Prologue - a separate introductory section of a literary or musical work
Clenching - (regarding the fingers or hand) close into a tight ball, especially when feeling
extreme anger
Aversion - a strong dislike or disinclination
Excavation - the action of excavating something, especially an archaeological site
Trivialize - make (something) seem less important, significant, or complex than it really is
Protract – prolong, lengthen
Impede - delay or prevent (someone or something) by obstructing them; hinder
Hyperventilation - breathe or cause to breathe at an abnormally rapid rate, so increasing
the rate of loss of carbon dioxide
Sulk - be silent, morose, and bad-tempered out of annoyance or disappointment
Vengeance - punishment inflicted or retribution exacted for an injury or wrong
Provision - the action of providing or supplying something for use
Preclude - prevent from happening; make impossible
Deduction - the action of deducting or subtracting something
Stupefy - make (someone) unable to think or feel properly
Tentatively - not certain or fixed; provisional, unconfirmed
Consolidated - make (something) physically stronger or more solid, or combine
Certify - attest or confirm in a formal statement
Esoteric - intended for or likely to be understood by only a small number of people with a
specialized knowledge or interest.
Deface - spoil the surface or appearance of (something), for example by drawing or writing
on it.
Retreat – withdraw from enemy forces as a result of their superior power or after a defeat
Transitional - withdraw from enemy forces as a result of their superior power or after a
defeat
Platitude - a remark or statement, especially one with a moral content, that has been used
too often to be interesting or thoughtful
Incremental - relating to or denoting an increase or addition, especially one of a series on a
fixed scale
Peripheral - of, relating to, or situated on the edge or periphery of something
Sombrely - dark or dull in colour or tone; gloomy
Ergonomic - relating to or designed for efficiency and comfort in the working environment
Transaction - an instance of buying or selling something; a business deal
Frivolously - not having any serious purpose or value1. not having any serious purpose or
value
Anatomic - of or relating to bodily structure
Vacant – empty
Fortuitous – happening by accident or chance rather than design
Finesse – impressive delicacy or skill
Derailed - cause (a train or trolley car) to leave its tracks accidentally
Confrontational – hostile, approach harshly
Condescend - show feelings of superiority; be patronizing
Vehemently - showing strong feeling; forceful, passionate, or intense (fervent, fervid)
Indubitably - undoubtably
Paraphrase – reword something
Tranquillity - the quality or state of being tranquil; calm.
Insurmountable – too great to overcome
Ludicrously - in a way that is so foolish, unreasonable, or out of place as to be amusing
Miscellaneous - (of items or people gathered or considered together) of various types or
from different sources
Caucasian - white-skinned; of European origin.
Flourish – (of a person, animal, or other living organism) grow or develop in a healthy or
vigorous way, especially as the result of a particularly favourable environment synonyms:
grow, thrive, prosper, do well, burgeon, increase, multiply, proliferate
Revitalize - imbue (something) with new life and vitality
Abbreviated - shortened; cut short
Imbue - inspire or permeate with a feeling or quality.
Momentary - lasting for a very short time; brief
Dispel - make (a doubt, feeling, or belief) disappear
Rectify - put (something) right; correct
Wager - bet
Innate – inborn; natural "her innate capacity for organization"
Tarnish - lose or cause to lose lustre, especially as a result of exposure to air or moisture.
Discrimination – the unjust or prejudicial treatment of different categories of people or
things, especially on the grounds of race, age, or sex:
Multiculturalism - the presence of, or support for the presence of, several distinct cultural or
ethnic groups within a society
Unwitting - (of a person) not aware of the full facts
Ginormous – huge
Bloated - (of part of the body) swollen with fluid or gas)
Sentiment - a view of or attitude toward a situation or event; an opinion
Infancy - the state or period of early childhood or babyhood
Pertaining – relating to
Applicable - relevant or appropriate
Relegate - assign an inferior rank or position to.
Torment - severe physical or mental suffering.
Mourn - feel regret or sadness about (the loss or disappearance of something)
Deplore – feel or express strong disapproval of (something)
Incorrigible - (of a person or their tendencies) not able to be corrected, improved, or
reformed
Insubordination - defiance of authority; refusal to obey orders
Subordinate - lower in rank or position
Renegade - a person who deserts and betrays an organization, country, or set of principles.
Dignified - having or showing a composed or serious manner that is worthy of respect
Enigma - a person or thing that is mysterious or difficult to understand.
Contingent - lower in rank or position
Agitate - make (someone) troubled or nervous.
Cordially - in a warm and friendly way
Precipitous - dangerously high or steep
Frenetic - fast and energetic in a rather wild and uncontrolled way
Replicating - make an exact copy of; reproduce
Fortitude - courage in pain or adversity
Adversity - difficulties; misfortune
Initiating - cause (a process or action) to begin
Oblivious - not aware of or not concerned about what is happening around one
Overemphasis - excessive emphasis
Devour - eat (food or prey) hungrily or quickly
Incurring - become subject to (something unwelcome or unpleasant) as a result of one's own
behaviour or actions
Precautious – things that are cautious to be aware of before doing something
Depict - represent
Precariously – be aware of cautions before issues
Precipice - a very steep rock face or cliff, typically a tall one
Incessant - a very steep rock face or cliff, typically a tall one
Monotonous - tedious
Illustrious - well known, respected, and admired for past achievements
Forecasting – predict a future event
Telegraphed – convey a message intentionally with facial expression or body language
Counterproductive – having the opposite of the desired effect
Manoeuvrability - movement
Aesthetic – artistic features
Flatulence – gathering of gas
Premature – too early
Oversight – an unintentional failure to realize something
Interference – the action of interfering
Charisma – personality/behaviour
Versatility – how well somebody is at adapting
Versatile – able to adapt
Vulnerable – in jeopardy, peril, at risk
Synergy – two people that become better when they work together
Perpetuate – make something continuous indefinitely
Quirk – an aspect of somebody’s behaviour
Sparse – scattered
Solitary – alone
Pragmatically – dealing with things sensibly and realistically rather than considerations
Formulate – create or prepare methodically
Insinuated – suggest or hint something bad indirectly
Asinine – extremely stupid or foolish
Sadism – feeling pleasure inflicting pain
Masochism – feeling pleasure from pain
Dispassionate – unemotional
Accumulation – gathering of
Exterior – outside of something
Interior – inside
Damsel – young unmarried woman
Spontaneous - unplanned
Spectre – ghost
Philosophy – the study of the fundamentals of nature, reality and existence
Interactive – verbally or physically interacting often
Emission – production of something
Obligation – duty or commitment
Exempt – free from duty or commitment
Impose – forced to have something done on someone which is uncomfortable
Vitality – strong and active
Castrate – take away power, vitality or vigour
Vigour – physical strength/good health
Paradox – conflict
Matriarch – a woman who is the head of a family or tribe
Intermarriage – marriage of people of different races
Defect – lack, deficiency
Consent – permission/agree
Misconception – an incorrect opinion based on understanding
Liberal – willing to accept or respect something
Impaired – weakened or damaged
Foresight – to predict
Foreknowledge – awareness of something that happens before it happens
Partake – involved in something
Deceitful – untruthful
Transmittable – can pass from one to another
Venereal – sexual disease
Revolting – disgusting
Assert – state a fact or belief confidently or forcefully
Queer – strange, odd (mostly in sexualities)
Imbecile – stupid, foolish
Introverted - antisocial
Duped – betrayed, tricked
Inveigled – persuade someone to do something by tricking th em to get something
Stupendous – impressive
Vague – uncertain
Seldom – rarely
Elucidate – make something clear, explain
Clarify – make (a statement or situation) less confused and more comprehensible
Comprehensible – understandable
Explicate - analyse and develop (an idea or principle) in detail
Innermost - of thoughts or feelings most private and deeply felt
Resonate - to produce, increase, or fill with sound
Hostage – a person given to or held by a person, organization, etc, as a security or pledge or
for ransom, release, exchange for prisoners
Compassion – sympathy, pity
Utilities – useful features
Exceeded – surpassed
Fleet – fast
Notion – perception
Presumption – supposition
Gratification – satisfaction, fulfilment, indulgence
Intrusive - causing disruption or annoyance through being unwelcome or uninvited (intruder)
Suffix - is an affix which is placed after the stem of a word.
Prefix - is an affix which is placed before the stem of a word
Suboptimal - less than the highest standard or quality.
Grossly - something done in a disgusting manner, or is something that is extreme or
excessive
Immaculate - perfectly clean, neat, or tidy.
Sanction - penalty for disobeying a law or rule.
Forgery - the action of forging a copy or imitation of a document, signature, banknote, or
work of art.
Envy – jealous
Attain – achieve
Jinx – curse
Archetype - a very typical example of a certain person or thing
Objective - not influenced by personal feelings or opinions in considering and representing
facts
Eccentric - unconventional, uncommon, abnormal, irregular, aberrant, anomalous, odd
Perception – insight
Intuitive - having the ability to understand or know something without any direct evidence or
reasoning process
Psychotic - severely mentally ill, insane, mad, certifiable, deranged, demented
Inducing – bring about, bring on, cause, be the cause of, produce, effect, create, give rise to,
generate
Allure - attract, lure, entice, tempt
Stingy – mean
Sceptical – not easily convinced, needs more evidence to support something, dubious
Protagonist - the leading character or one of the major characters in a play, film, novel, etc.
Deuteragonist – 2nd most important character

Tritagonist – 3rd most important character

Academic - educational, scholastic
Prepubescent – going through puberty
Distinguish - recognize or treat (someone or something) as different.
Infertility - a failure to achieve a clinical pregnancy after 12 months or more of regular
unprotected sexual intercourse
Formulate - create or prepare methodically
Arrogant - haughty, conceited, hubristic, self-important, opinionated, egotistic, full of oneself
Preclude - prevent from happening; make impossible
Scold - remonstrate with or rebuke (someone) angrily
Reluctant - unwilling, disinclined, unenthusiastic, grudging, resistant, resisting, opposed
Entrust - put (something) into someone's care or protection
Calamity - disaster, catastrophe, tragedy
Imitate – copy
Shunned – avoid
Endure – suffer/go through something/experience
Assets – someone’s properties visually or emotionally etc.
Conspiracy – plot
Setback – problem
Malfunction – someone or an object not functioning correctly
Blithe – uncaring, careless
Reckless – careless, clumsy, incautious
Boner – erection of a dick
Corny – cliché, predictable
Idolize – worship someone
Embrace – accept (a belief, theory, or change) willingly and enthusiastically
Grind – work
Friend zone – a friendship where one person has sexual feelings for another, but the other
person only sees them as friends and therefore will not develop any closer
Reciprocate – respond to someone’s action or gesture by making a similar one
Patronize – treat someone childishly
Blatant – something very obvious and offensive
Infatuation – temporary admiration for someone
Contradictory – opposite
Inclination - a person's natural tendency or urge to act or feel in a particular way
Skank - a skank is a girl who doesn’t dress well-meaning she shows a little too much
skin...she could be described as sleazy, trashy, or even slutty
Repent – regret
Satirical - sarcastic, critical, and mocking another's weaknesses
Quirky - having or characterized by peculiar or unexpected traits or aspects
Cohort - a group of people with a common statistical characteristic
Intrinsic – natural
Eviction – clearance
Victimize – exploit/take advantage of someone
Flex – show off
Empower - give (someone) the authority or power to do something
STD – sexually transmitted disease
Consecutive – In a row
Epitome – summary
Mandatory - obligatory, compulsory, binding, required
Fetish – obsession, fixation
Liability - the state of being legally responsible for something
Implication – suggestion
Derivative – unoriginal, imitating something, and disapproved
Ratchet – diva
Albeit – though
Relentless – non-stop intensity
Inception – starting point of an organization or activity
Render – make/give
Impotent – helpless or powerless
Nullify – make something worse
Torment – torture
Orient - align or position (something) relative to the points of a compass or other specified
positions
Perceive - become aware or conscious of (something); come to realize or
understand/interpret or regard (someone or something) in a particular way
Alluring - powerfully attract or charm; tempt
Elusive – difficult to find, attract or achieve
Acquire – obtain
Narcissistic - having or showing an excessive interest in or admiration of oneself and one's
physical appearance
Rationalize - attempt to explain or justify (one's own or another's behaviour or attitude)
with logical, plausible reasons, even if these are not true or appropriate Grief - deep sorrow,
especially that caused by someone's death
Averse - having a strong dislike of or opposition to something
Inaugural - marking the beginning of an institution, activity, or period of office
Pandering - gratify or indulge (an immoral or distasteful desire, need, or habit or a person
with such a desire, etc.):
Segregation – the separation
Trivial - of little value or importance, unimportant, insignificant, inconsequential, minor
Abysmal – terrible/deep, thorough, complex
Condone - accept (behaviour that is considered morally wrong or offensive)/ approve or
sanction (something), especially with reluctance.
Conform – follow the rules of a culture
Radical - (especially of change or action) relating to or affecting the fundamental nature of
something; far-reaching or thorough
Deviate - depart from an established course
Pathology - the science of the causes and effects of diseases, especially the branch of
medicine that deals with the laboratory examination of samples of body tissue for diagnostic
or forensic purposes.
Devout – devoted, religious, dedicated, passionate about religion
Narrow-minded - not willing to listen to or tolerate other people's views; prejudiced.
Orphan – a child whose parents are dead and thus left alone
Endanger – put at risk, peril
Hindrance - a thing that provides resistance, delay, or obstruction to something or someone.
Sloppy – careless, slapdash, disorganized
Controversy – disagreement with actions or heated discussion that is negative
Roam - move about or travel aimlessly or unsystematically, especially over a wide area.
Engage – occupy or attract
Hiatus – taking a break from something due to personal issues
Resist - withstand the action or effect of
Embroil - involve (someone) deeply in an argument, conflict, or difficult situation
Retaliate – fight back
Nutty – mad
Intensify - become or make more intense ‘increases’
Procrastination - avoidance of doing a task which needs to be accomplished
Insist - demand something forcefully, not accepting refusal
Icily – look at someone in an unfriendly angry way
Concede - admit or agree that something is true after first denying or resisting it.
Aspiration - a hope or ambition of achieving something
Extra-terrestrial – outside of the earth
Dissected – cut open for study
Prone - likely or liable to suffer from, do, or experience something unpleasant or regrettable
Correlated - have a mutual relationship or connection, in which one thing affects or depends
on another
Agnostic - a person who believes that nothing is known or can be known of the existence or
nature of God
Decipher - convert (a text written in code, or a coded signal) into normal language.
Vindictive – out for revenge, vengeful
Juvenile – childish, immature
Divisive - tending to cause disagreement or hostility between people
Convict - declare (someone) to be guilty of a criminal offence by the verdict of a jury or the
decision of a judge in a court of law.
Nonchalant - feeling or appearing casually calm and relaxed; not displaying anxiety, interest,
or enthusiasm
Sincere - free from pretence or deceit; proceeding from genuine feelings, heartfelt,
wholehearted, profound, deep, from the heart
Gold-digger - A person who is in a romantic relationship in order to get money or gifts from
the romantic partner, especially a woman seeking to marry a rich man
Opulence - great wealth or luxuriousness. "he was drinking excessive amounts of brandy"
Imprudent - not showing care for the consequences of an action
Restrain – prevent
Gritty - showing courage and resolve. (Urban: harsh, coarse)
Hypocrite - someone who complains about something but finds themselves doing exactly the
same thing
Constraints – limitations, restrictions
Predominant - present as the strongest or main element
Enriched – enhanced, improved
Intermediate – middle
PTSD - is a mental health condition that's triggered by a terrifying event — either
experiencing it or witnessing it
Rebel - A rebel is a person who stands up for their own personal opinions despite what
anyone else says
Hypocrite - someone who complains about something but finds themselves doing exactly the
same thing
Karaoke - a form of entertainment, offered typically by bars and clubs, in which people take
turns to sing popular songs into a microphone over pre-recorded backing tracks.
Duds – failed person
Dratted – frustrating and annoying
Composure - the state or feeling of being calm and in control of oneself.
Bypass – avoid
Advise – recommend, advocate, suggest, commend, urge, admonish, encourage, enjoin,
Impoverish – make yourself poor
Corporation – a large company or group of companies authorized to act as a single entity
and recognized as such in law.
Confinement – arrest/imprisonment
Foster – temporarily take care of a child
Activist – a person who campaigns for some kind of social change
Activism – the policy or action of using vigorous campaigning to bring about political or social
change
Cross-curricular - Involving curricula in more than one educational subject
Curricular – The subjects comprising a course of study in a school or college etc.: The school
is adding more science courses to its curriculum.
Stultify – cause to lose enthusiasm and initiative, especially as a result of a tedious or
restrictive routine.
Coincide – occur at the same time.
Erratic - unpredictable, inconsistent, changeable, variable, inconstant, uncertain, irregular,
unstable, turbulent
Comprise - consist of; be made up of.
Disambiguation - refers to the removal of ambiguity by making something clear.
Disambiguation narrows down the meaning of words and it's a good thing. This word makes
sense if you break it down
Agenda - a plan of things to be done or problems to be addressed.
Mafia - any organized group of criminals resembling the Mafia in its way of operating.
Abominable - loathsome, detestable, hateful, odious, obnoxious, despicable
Perversion - distortion or corruption of the original course, meaning, or state of something.
Agriculture - the science or practice of farming, including cultivation of the soil for the
growing of crops and the rearing of animals to provide food, wool, and other products.
Truancy - the action of staying away from school without good reason; absenteeism.
Consume - completely fill the mind of (someone). "Carolyn was consumed with guilt"
synonyms: absorb, preoccupy, engross
Translucent – semi-transparent
Nutjob – mad or crazy person
Famine - shortage
Sophomore - is a student in the second year of study at high school or university.
Foetus – unborn offspring
Trigger – activate
Hooligan – a disruptive or unlawful person whose behaviour consists of rioting, bullying,
and/or vandalism.
Mesmerize – hypnotizable, can’t take your eyes off of
Tempting – encouraging, enticing
Exclusive - catering for or available to only a few, select customers; high class and expensive
Contrary – opposite
Menopause - the period in a woman's life (typically between the ages of 45 and 50) when
menstruation ceases.
Sensation - a widespread reaction of interest and excitement.
Aversion - a strong dislike or disinclination.
Abroad – overseas
Fatal – death
Prejudice - preconceived opinion that is not based on reason or actual experience.
Preconceived - (of an idea or opinion) formed before having the evidence for its truth or
usefulness.
Consanguineous – is defined as a union between two individuals who are related as second
cousins or closer
Clinical
Improvise – make something or do something without planning in advance
Impudent – rude or disrespectful
Impulsive – do things suddenly without thinking or caring
Inadequate – not good enough in quantity or quality
Incessant – continuous
Incidence – how often something occurs
Imprison – lock up against own will
Implausible – very unlikely
Impose – force (an unwelcome decision or ruling) on someone.
Impetuous – act quickly without thinking
Impertinent – disrespectful and rude
Inanimate – immovable
Inattentive – not listening properly to what’s said
Inarticulate – unable to express yourself well or easily in speech
Dictate – say loud for someone else
Retail – price in shops universally
Tradition – a custom or belief that existed for a long time without changing
Committee – a group of people who make decisions for a larger group
Tribe – a group of people with the same race and customs
Relent – agree with something that was previously not allowed
Preserve – to take action to make sure something is not damaged, changed or ended
Presume – assume
Prohibit – forbid something or make it illegal
Divine – godly, heavenly
Empathy – an understanding and imaginative experiencing of how someone is feeling
Embark – you start it
Elope – run away with your lover to secretly get married
Emigrate – leave your native country to live in another permanently
Native – origin
Eminent – well known and respected
Internal – inside of something
External – outside of something
Inconceivable – impossible to believe
Incomprehensible – not understandable
Inconclusive – not leading to a definite or reliable result
Incongruous - unfitting
Inconsiderate – not thinking of others or their feelings
Indecisive – difficult to make up your mind
Indefinite – not guaranteed
Initial – first, at the beginning, planned, original
Consult – give advice
Consultant – a person who gives expert advice
Constellation – a group of stars
Contaminated – contains waste, poo, dirt, harmful chemicals
Resemble – represent
Attributes – features
Assure – guarantee
Interval – a period of time between two dates
Subtle - so delicate or precise as to be difficult to analyse or describe.
Feeble - lacking physical strength, especially as a result of age or illness.
Proportion - a part, share, or number considered in comparative relation to a whole.
Peculiar - different to what is normal or expected; strange. different to what is normal or
expected; strange.
Correspondence - a close similarity, connection, or equivalence.
Tender - showing gentleness, kindness, and affection.
Miniature - very small of its kind.
Delicate - easily broken or damaged; fragile.
Patriotic - nationalist
Premises – property, buildings
Intact - not damaged or impaired in any way; complete.
Inhibit - hinder, restrain, or prevent (an action or process).
Indulge - allow oneself to enjoy the pleasure of or others
Nationalist - a person who advocates political independence for a country.
Ceased – come to an end
Compelling - evoking interest, attention, or admiration in a powerfully irresistible way.
Enthralling, captivating, gripping, engrossing, riveting, spellbinding, entrancing, transfixing,
mesmerizing, hypnotic, mesmeric
Theoretically – in theory, …
Stagnant – still, stationary
Egotistical - self-centred
Iconic - of, relating to, or of the nature of an icon
Riddling - speaking or expressed in riddles; enigmatic
Grit – gravel
Disbanded - break up or cause to break up
Lust – very strong sexual desire:
Semantic – relating to meaning in language or logic
Problematic – problem
Prone - likely or liable to suffer from, do, or experience something unpleasant or regrettable.
Remorse – regret
Conventional – normal
Banter - the playful and friendly exchange of teasing remarks.
Linguistics – relating to language or linguistics
Outspoken – direct
Unanimous - (of two or more people) fully in agreement.
Heinous – extremely wicked
Satire - the use of humour, irony, exaggeration, or ridicule to expose and criticize people's
stupidity or vices, particularly in the context of contemporary politics and other topical issues,
mockery
Persona - the aspect of someone's character that is presented to or perceived by others.
Cathartic - cleansing, cleaning, releasing, relieving, freeing, delivering
Scrupulous - diligent, thorough, and extremely attentive to details.
Advocate - publicly recommend or support, recommend, prescribe, commend, advise
Hedonism - the pursuit of pleasure; sensual self-indulgence.
Merely - just; only.
Merit - excellence, goodness, standard, quality
Innumerable – countless
Bipolar – contradictory personality
Tranquilize - sedate, calm (down), soothe, quiet, quieten (down), pacify, settle
someone's/something's nerves, mollify
Concise – brief
Sophisticated - having, revealing, or involving a great deal of worldly experience and
knowledge of fashion and culture.
Unparalleled – unique, rare
Await – wait for an event
Carnage – slaughter, massacre, mass murder, mass destruction, butchery, bloodbath
Recipient – receiver of something
Concede – admit or agree that something is true after first denying or resisting it.
Precedence - the condition of being considered more important than someone or something
else; priority in importance, order, or rank.
Chronicle – record
Inept - having or showing no skill; clumsy
Instigate - bring about or initiate (an action or event), set in motion, put in motion, get under
way, get going
Contrary – opposite
Incite – encouragement, advice
Verified – proven, confirmed
Lurid – unpleasantly bright in colour, especially so as to create a harsh or unnatural effect.
Conservative - traditionalist, traditional, conventional, orthodox
Adhere - stick fast to (a surface or substance).
Oppression – persecution, abuse, maltreatment, ill treatment, tyranny, despotism,
repression, suppression, subjection
Retort - answer, reply, respond, say in response
Stigma – shame, disgrace, dishonour
Goon - a silly, foolish, or eccentric person
Infidelity – adultery, cheating or having an affair
Riveting – fixed, fascinating
Radical – severe
Eligible – entitled, has permission
Impregnate – make pregnant
Traits – qualities, characteristics
Traction – grip
Ideology – idea
Facetious – treating serious issues with deliberately inappropriate humour; flippant (not
showing a serious or respectful attitude)
Revolves – relates to the fact
Optimize – make the best or most effective use of (a situation or resource). Optimal

Arose - come up
Gauge - the thickness, size, or capacity of something, especially as a standard measure,
Suave – charming, confident, elegant
Coincide - occur at the same time.
Dispel – banish, eliminate,
Endearing - inspiring affection
Obscure – uncertain, unclear
Laxative - (chiefly of a drug or medicine) tending to stimulate or facilitate evacuation of the
bowels
Descent - the origin or background of a person in terms of family or nationality (ancestry)
Beverage – drink other than water
Disproportionate - having or showing a difference that is not fair, reasonable, or expected :
too large or too small in relation to something
Travesty - a false, absurd, or distorted representation of something.
Condolence – sympathy
Erratic – unpredictable
Grime – dirt
Oriented – aligned
Disoriented – not aligned or in place
Priority – prime concern
Smug - having or showing an excessive pride in oneself or one's achievements.
Self-assured - confident in one's own abilities or character.
Spastic - Offensive. awkward or clumsy.
Perceive - interpret or regard (someone or something) in a particular way.
Mosey - to walk or move in a slow and relaxed way.
Surreal – bizarre
Cleavage - the space between a woman's breasts especially when it can be easily seen
Contemplate - to consider thoroughly; think fully or deeply about:
Retrospect - in retrospect, in looking back on past events; upon reflection:
Recede - go or move back or further away from a previous position.
Abstract - existing in thought or as an idea but not having a physical or concrete existence.
Detriment - a cause of harm or damage.
Respectively – separately
Consequently – as a result
Oppress – abuse, persecute, maltreat
Discordant – disagreeing or incongruous
Incongruous - out of place
Ominous – giving the worrying impression that something bad is going to happen;
threateningly inauspicious "there were ominous dark clouds gathering overhead
Connotation - the associated or secondary meaning of a word or expression in addition to its
explicit or primary meaning: A possible connotation of “home” is “a place of warmth, comfort,
and affection.”
Analogy - a comparison between one thing and another, typically for the purpose of
explanation or clarification.
Avid – keen, eager
Justify - show or prove to be right or reasonable.
Complementary - combining in such a way as to enhance or emphasize the qualities of each
other or another. "they had different but complementary skills"
Conduct - the manner in which a person behaves, especially in a particular place or situation.
Refrain - stop oneself from doing something.
Alleged - said, without proof, to have taken place or to have a specified illegal or undesirable
quality.
Akin – similar to
Pristine - clean and fresh as if new; spotless.
Evasive - tending to avoid commitment or self-revelation, especially by responding only
indirectly. "she was evasive about her phone number"
Demoralize - cause (someone) to lose confidence or hope. "the General Strike had

demoralized the trade unions"

Amends - compensate or make up for a wrongdoing.

Recompense - make amends to (someone) for loss or harm suffered; compensate.
Myriad - countless or extremely great in number.
Inane - lacking sense or meaning; silly.
Slather - spread or smear (a substance) thickly or liberally.
Tangent - a completely different line of thought or action. "Loretta's mind went off at a
tangent"
Discord - disagreement between people. "a prosperous family who showed no signs of
discord"
Provoke – annoy
Dissent – no permission
Conceivable - capable of being imagined or grasped mentally.
Mileage - a number of miles travelled or covered.
Dexterity - skill in performing tasks, especially with the hands. "her dexterity with
chopsticks"
Deficit - the amount by which something, especially a sum of money, is too small.
Liability – responsibility
Liable – responsible
Fortitude - Mental or emotional strength that enables courage in the face of adversity.
Boasted - to brag; to talk loudly in praise of oneself.
Designation - The act of designating; a pointing out or showing; indication.
Footnote - An event of lesser importance than some larger event to which it is related
Iconoclast - One who destroys religious images or icons
Flourish - thrive or grow well
Adversity - a difficult or unpleasant situation.
Communal - shared by all members of a community; for common use.
Pester - trouble or annoy (someone) with frequent or persistent requests or interruptions.
Scuffled - scrape or brush the surface of (a shoe or other object) against something.
Rendition – a performance or interpretation, especially of a dramatic role or piece of music.
Kinky - involving or given to unusual sexual behaviour.
Intimacy - close familiarity or friendship.
Prominent - important; famous.
Binge - a period of excessive indulgence in an activity, especially drinking alcohol or eating.
Proportion – a short period devoted to indulging in an activity to excess, especially drinking
alcohol or eating
Relatively - in relation, comparison, or proportion to something else.
Empathy - the ability to understand and share the feelings of another.
Inconsiderate - thoughtlessly causing hurt or inconvenience to others
Grudge - a persistent feeling of ill will or resentment resulting from a past insult or injury
Indignation - anger or annoyance provoked by what is perceived as unfair treatment
Surge - a sudden powerful forward or upward movement, especially by a crowd or by a
natural force such as the waves or tide
Resentful – feeling or expressing bitterness or indignation at having been treated unfairly
Weave - form (fabric or a fabric item) by interlacing long threads passing in one direction with
others at a right angle to them
Ward – a separate room in a hospital, typically one allocated to a particular type of patient
Blot - a dark mark or stain, typically one made by ink, paint, or dirt:
Shrouded - cover or envelop so as to conceal from view
Chasm - a deep fissure in the earth, rock, or another surface
Meddle - interfere in or busy oneself unduly with something that is not one's concern
Froth - a mass of small bubbles in liquid caused by agitation, fermentation, etc.; foam
Falter - start to lose strength or momentum
Assault - make a physical attack on
Frontal – front
Maudlin - self-pityingly or tearfully sentimental, often through drunkenness
Steeled - mentally prepare (oneself) to do or face something difficult
Wavered - shake with a quivering motion
Ordeal - a painful or horrific experience, especially a protracted one
Firm – a business concern, especially one involving a partnership of two or more
peopleCharred -
Pursue - follow (someone or something) in order to catch or attack them
Searing - extremely hot or intense
Obstinate - stubbornly refusing to change one's opinion or chosen course of action, despite
attempts to persuade one to do so.
Persistent - continuing firmly or obstinately in a course of action in spite of difficulty or
opposition
Passive - accepting or allowing what happens or what others do, without active response or
resistance
Inconvenience - trouble or difficulty caused to one's personal requirements or comfort
Begrudge - envy (someone) the possession or enjoyment of (something)
Redemption - the action of saving or being saved from sin, error, or evil
Amid – surrounded by; in the middle of
Repulsed - drive back (an attack or attacking enemy) by force/disaste/disgust
Martyr - a person who is killed because of their religious or other beliefs
Prosperity – the state of opulence, affluence, wealth
Resort - change
Affluence - the state of having a great deal of money; wealth
Compromise - 1. an agreement or a settlement of a dispute that is reached by each side
making concessions 2. accept standards that are lower than is desirable: "we were not
prepared to compromise on safety"
Depict - show or represent by a drawing, painting, or other art form
Nebulous - in the form of a cloud or haze; hazy (vague, indefinite, indistinct)
Denounced - publicly declare to be wrong or evil
Reflex - an action that is performed as a response to a stimulus and without conscious
thought
Indoctrination - the process of teaching a person or group to accept a set of beliefs
uncritically
Head canon - canon (in my head)
Distinctive - characteristic of one person or thing, and so serving to distinguish it from others
Infallible - incapable of making mistakes or being wrong (unerring, unfailing, faultless,
flawless, impeccable)
Paragon - a person or thing regarded as a perfect example of a particular quality
Probation - the release of an offender from detention, subject to a period of good behaviour
under supervision
Federal - having or relating to a system of government in which several states form a unity
but remain independent in internal affairs
Infiltrate - enter or gain access to (an organization, place, etc.) surreptitiously and gradually,
especially in order to acquire secret information
Surreptitious - kept secret, especially because it would not be approved of
Logistics - the detailed coordination of a complex operation involving many people, facilities,
or supplies
Dignified - having or showing a composed or serious manner that is worthy of respect
Inherently - in a permanent, essential, or characteristic way
Invariable - never changing
Reside - have one's permanent home in a particular place
Pedantry - excessive concern with minor details and rules (too formal)
Enigma - a person or thing that is mysterious, puzzling, or difficult to understand
Tolerate - allow
Convey - transport or carry to a place
Enforce - compel observance of or compliance with (a law, rule, or obligation).
Campaign - a series of military operations intended to achieve a particular objective,
confined to a particular area, or involving a specified type of fighting
Usurper - take (a position of power or importance) illegally or by force
Posse - a body of men, typically armed, summoned by a sheriff to enforce the law.
Uber - denoting an outstanding or supreme example of a particular kind of person or thing
Monotone - a continuing sound, especially of someone's voice, that is unchanging in pitch
and without intonation
Customary - according to the customs or usual practices associated with a particular society,
place, or set of circumstances
Inconsequential - not important or significant
Passionate - showing or caused by strong feelings or a strong belief
Stealth – cautious and surreptitious action or movement
Succumb - fail to resist pressure, temptation, or some other negative force.
Vulgar - lacking sophistication or good taste; unrefined synonyms: tasteless, crass, tawdry,
ostentatious, flamboyant, overdone, showy, gaudy, garish, brassy, kitsch, kitschy, tinselly,
loud, flash, flashy, tacky, impolite, ill-mannered, unmannerly, rude, indecorous, unseemly,
illbred, boorish, uncouth, crude, rough, unsophisticated, unrefined, common, low-minded,
unladylike, ungentlemanly
Subconscious – doing without actual though, reflex
Deduce - arrive at (a fact or a conclusion) by reasoning; draw as a logical conclusion
Enthusiasm - intense and eager enjoyment, interest, or approval
Bigot - a person who is intolerant toward those holding different opinions
Pandering - gratify or indulge (an immoral or distasteful desire, need, or habit or a person
with such a desire, etc.):
Accommodate - (of physical space, especially a building) provide lodging or sufficient space
for
Enlightened - having or showing a rational, modern, and well-informed outlook (informed)
(enlighten me = inform me)
Exhaustively - in a way that includes or considers all elements or aspects; comprehensively
Prepubescent – before puberty
Clinical - of or relating to the observation and treatment of actual patients rather than
theoretical or laboratory studies
Gnarly - difficult, dangerous, or challenging
Aggrieved – feeling resentment at having been unfairly treated
Ineluctable - unable to be resisted or avoided; inescapable
Renowned – known or talked about by many people; famous
Becalmed - leave (a sailing vessel) unable to move through lack of wind
Contempt - the feeling that a person or a thing is beneath consideration, worthless, or
deserving scorn
Supplement - something that completes or enhances something else when added to it
Conduit - a channel for conveying water or other fluid
Tatters - irregularly torn pieces of cloth, paper, or other material
Allegiance - loyalty or commitment of a subordinate to a superior or of an individual to a
group or cause
Tumultuous - making a loud, confused noise; uproarious
Procrastinate – wasting time
Imminent - about to happen
Incarnate – (especially of a deity or spirit) embodied in flesh; in human form
Plump – having a full rounded shape
Geriatric - old
Augment - make (something) greater by adding to it; increase
Senile - (of a person) having or showing the weaknesses or diseases of old age, especially a
loss of mental faculties
Livid - furiously angry
Unprecedented – never happened or seen before
Innate - inborn; natural
Audacity - the willingness to take bold risks
Prerogative – a right or privilege exclusive to a particular individual or class
Ardent - enthusiastic or passionate (zealous, fervid)
Cognizant – having knowledge or being aware of
Lech - strong desire (especially sexual)
Cleave - split
Disparity – big difference
Disproportionate - too large or too small in comparison with something else
Egregious – outstandingly bad; shocking
Ablaze – burning fiercely
Accolade - an award or privilege granted as a special honour or as an acknowledgment of
merit
Deployed - move (troops or equipment) into position for military action
Mannerism - a habitual gesture or way of speaking or behaving; an idiosyncrasy
Oddities - a strange or peculiar person, thing, or trait
Facility - space or equipment necessary for doing something
Concession - a thing that is granted, especially in response to demands; a thing conceded
Accustomed – used to something
Vile – extremely unpleasant synonyms: foul, nasty, unpleasant, bad, disagreeable, horrid,
horrible, dreadful, abominable, atrocious, offensive, obnoxious, odious, unsavoury, repulsive,
disgusting, distasteful, loathsome, hateful, nauseating, sickening, disgraceful, appalling,
shocking, sorry, shabby, shameful, dishonourable, execrable, heinous, abhorrent, deplorable,
monstrous, wicked, evil, iniquitous, nefarious, depraved, debased, contemptible, despicable,
reprehensible, gross, godawful, lowdown, lousy, scurvy
Deceptive - misleading
Benign – gentle, kindly
Ambushed - a surprise attack by people lying in wait in a concealed position
Fury - wild or violent anger
Detergent - cleaner
Derail – off track
Revolutionize - change (something) radically or fundamentally
Intervention - the action or process of intervening
Promiscuity - having or characterized by many transient sexual relationships
Engage - occupy, attract, or involve (someone's interest or attention)
Mesmerized - hold the attention of (someone) to the exclusion of all else or so as to transfix
them
Migrate - (of an animal, typically a bird or fish) move from one region or habitat to another,
especially regularly according to the seasons
Sustained - continuing for an extended period or without interruption
Stagnate - still
Defiance – open resistance; bold disobedience:
Asunder – apart; divided
Insurmountable - too great to be overcome
Intensifier - makes things intense
Consolation - comfort received by a person after a loss or disappointment
Prestigious - inspiring respect and admiration; having high status
Affirm - state as a fact; assert strongly and publicly (declare)
Affront - an action or remark that causes outrage or offense
Arbitrary - based on random choice or personal whim, rather than any reason or system
Capricious - given to sudden and unaccountable changes of mood or behaviour:
Integrating - combine (one thing) with another so that they become a whole
Exasperate - irritate intensely; infuriate (annoy, enrage, incense, irritate)
Anecdote - a short and amusing or interesting story about a real incident or person
Threshold - a strip of wood, metal, or stone forming the bottom of a doorway and crossed in
entering a house or room (doorstep)
Compulsive - resulting from or relating to an irresistible urge, especially one that is against
one's conscious wishes:
Anticipate - regard as probable; expect or predict
Singular – only one
Prefatory – serving as an introduction; introductory
Precursory - preceding something in time, development, or position; preliminary
Preliminary - denoting an action or event preceding or done in preparation for something
fuller or more important (preparatory, introductory, initial)
Distinguish - recognize or treat (someone or something) as different
Productive - producing or able to produce large amounts of goods, crops, or other
commodities
Vilified - speak or write about in an abusively disparaging manner
Indict - formally accuse of or charge with a serious crime
Propaganda - information, especially of a biased or misleading nature, used to promote or
publicize a particular political cause or point of view
Archive - a collection of historical documents or records providing information about a place,
institution, or group of people
Alienate - cause (someone) to feel isolated or estranged
Melodramatic – overemotional, exaggerated and emotional or sentimental; sensational or
sensationalized; overdramatic.
Regimen - a prescribed course of medical treatment, way of life, or diet for the promotion or
restoration of health
Endearing – lovable, inspiring affection.
Hangover - Nausea and headaches often caused by way too much alcohol. Probably because
of a binge
Acknowledge - accept or admit the existence or truth of
Concede - admit or agree that something is true after first denying or resisting it.
Speculation - the forming of a theory or conjecture without firm evidence.
Integrate - combine (one thing) with another to form a whole.
Ignite - arouse or inflame (an emotion or situation)"the words ignited new fury in him"
synonyms: arouse, kindle, trigger, spark, instigate, excite, provoke, foment;
Plateau - an area of relatively level high ground
Phenomenal - amazing
Ironic - funny
Gratitude - the quality of being thankful; readiness to show appreciation for and to return
kindness
Spoonerism - a verbal error in which a speaker accidentally transposes the initial sounds or
letters of two or more words, often to humorous effect, as in the sentence you have hissed
the mystery lectures, accidentally spoken instead of the intended sentence you have missed
the history lectures.
Immersive - (of a computer display or system) generating a three-dimensional image that
appears to surround the user.
Deprived - suffering a severe and damaging lack of basic material and cultural benefits
Monologue - a long speech by one actor in a play or movie, or as part of a theatrical or
broadcast program
Foiled - prevent (something considered wrong or undesirable) from succeeding
Designate - appoint (someone) to a specified position
Profession - a paid occupation, especially one that involves prolonged training and a formal
qualification
Hastily - with excessive speed or urgency; hurriedly
Plausible - (of an argument or statement) seeming reasonable or probable
Prophecy - a prediction
Envision - imagine as a future possibility; visualize
Aforementioned - denoting a thing or person previously mentioned
Advocacy - public support for or recommendation of a particular cause or policy
Impromptu - done without being planned, organized, or rehearsed
Refined - with impurities or unwanted elements having been removed by processing Perish
- die
Pursuit - the action of following or pursuing someone or something
Purge - rid (someone) of an unwanted feeling, memory, or condition, typically giving a sense
of cathartic release
Residual - remaining after the greater part or quantity has gone
Proximity – closeness
Paramour - a lover, especially the illicit partner of a married person
Dastardly - wicked and cruel
Incinerate - destroy (something, especially waste material) by burning
Regulations - rules
Sentry - a soldier stationed to keep guard or to control access to a place
Contraction - the process of becoming smaller
Reserve - refrain from using or disposing of (something); retain for future us
Inscription - words inscribed, as on a monument or in a book
Accommodate - (of physical space, especially a building) provide lodging or sufficient space
for
Reclusive - avoiding the company of other people; solitary
Vicariously - experienced in the imagination through the feelings or actions of another
person:
Engraved - cut or carve (a text or design) on the surface of a hard object
Fate - the development of events beyond a person's control, regarded as determined by a
supernatural power
Devoid - lack
Pacifist - a person who believes that war and violence are unjustifiable
Instated - set up in position; install or establish
Disbanded - (of an organized group) break up or cause to break up and stop functioning
Platonically - 1. (of love or friendship) intimate and affectionate but not sexual
Hollering - (of a person) give a loud shout or cry
Resilient – never giving up
Retain - continue to have (something); keep possession of
Eradicated - destroy completely; put an end to. synonyms: eliminate, get rid of, remove,
obliterate, exterminate, destroy, annihilate, kill, wipe out, abolish, stamp out, extinguish,
quash, erase, efface, excise, expunge, expel, zap, nuke
Irrevocably - in a way that cannot be changed, reversed, or recovered
Lenient - (of punishment or a person in authority) permissive, merciful, or tolerant
Eligible - having the right to do or obtain something; satisfying the appropriate conditions
Melancholia - deep sadness or gloom; melancholy
Reassuring - say or do something to remove the doubts and fears of someone
Apathy - lack of interest, enthusiasm, or concern
Fatalism - the belief that all events are predetermined and therefore inevitable
Abruptly - suddenly
Quantum - a discrete quantity of energy proportional in magnitude to the frequency of the
radiation it represents
Indolence - avoidance of activity or exertion; laziness
Japery - a practical joke
Rational - based on or in accordance with reason or logic
Mutual – both in agreement
Corpulent - (of a person) fat
Deplete - use up the supply or resources of
Perplexing - completely baffling; very puzzling
Ploughing - turn up the earth of (an area of land) with a plow, especially before sowing
Periodically - from time to time; occasionally
Profanity – bad language
Pry - inquire too closely into a person's private affairs
Extortion - the practice of obtaining something, especially money, through force or threats
Cemented – stuck on (like glue)
Trajectory - path
Adhesive - able to stick fast to a surface or object; sticky
Advent - the arrival of a notable person or thing
Hinder – create difficulties for (someone or something), resulting in delay or obstruction

Cleanse - clean

Clique - a small group of people, with shared interests or other features in common, who
spend time together and do not readily allow others to join them
Bailed - release or secure the release of (a prisoner) on payment of bail
Adolescent - (of a young person) in the process of developing from a child into an adult
Obliterate - destroy utterly; wipe out
Dispel - make (a doubt, feeling, or belief) disappear
Blackmail - the action, treated as a criminal offense, of demanding money from a person in
return for not revealing compromising or injurious information about that person
Belittle - make (someone or something) seem unimportant
Polarizing - restrict the vibrations of (a transverse wave, especially light) wholly or partially
to one direction
Fortitude - courage in pain or adversity
Regurgitate - bring (swallowed food) up again to the mouth
Persistence - firm or obstinate continuance in a course of action in spite of difficulty or
opposition
Perseverance - steadfastness in doing something despite difficulty or delay in achieving
success
Reminiscent - tending to remind one of something
Dynamic - (of a process or system) characterized by constant change, activity, or progress
Static - lacking in movement, action, or change, especially in a way viewed as undesirable or
uninteresting
Neutral - not helping or supporting either side in a conflict, disagreement, etc.; impartial
Archaic - very old or old-fashioned
Impart - make (information) known; communicate
Embedded - fix (an object) firmly and deeply in a surrounding mass
Span - the full extent of something from end to end; the amount of space that something
covers
Loft - a room or space directly under the roof of a house or other building, which may be used
for accommodations or storage
Prairie - a large open area of grassland, especially in the Mississippi River valley
Magnitude - the great size or extent of something
Admonished - warn or reprimand someone firmly
Audacity - the willingness to take bold risks
Understatement - the presentation of something as being smaller, worse, or less important
than it actually is
Entitled - believing oneself to be inherently deserving of privileges or special treatment
Intense - of extreme force, degree, or strength
Insatiable - (of an appetite or desire) impossible to satisfy
Artificial - made or produced by human beings rather than occurring naturally, typically as a
copy of something natural
Degeneracy - the state or property of being degenerate
Impeccable - (of behaviour, performance, or appearance) in accordance with the highest
standards of propriety; faultless
Inundate - overwhelm (someone) with things or people to be dealt with
Agenda - a list of items to be discussed at a formal meeting
Syllabus - an outline of the subjects in a course of study or teaching
Enduring - continuing or long-lasting
Entourage - a group of people attending or surrounding an important person
Altercation - a noisy argument or disagreement, especially in public
Rumpus - a noisy disturbance; a commotion
Deport - expel (a foreigner) from a country, typically on the grounds of illegal status or for
having committed a crime
Vengeance - punishment inflicted or retribution exacted for an injury or wrong
Fleeting - lasting for a very short time
Possess - have as belonging to one; own
Perceive - discern, recognize, become aware of, see, distinguish, realize, grasp, understand,
take in, make out, find, identify, hit on, comprehend, apprehend,
Farcical -of or resembling a farce, especially because of absurd or ridiculous aspects
Hypothetical - of, based on, or serving as a hypothesis
Sparking – emit sparks of fire or electricity
Ascend - rise through the air
Modest - unassuming or moderate in the estimation of one's abilities or achievements
Humble - having or showing a modest or low estimate of one's own importance
Retrograde - directed or moving backward
Irreconcilable - (of ideas, facts, or statements) representing findings or points of view that
are so different from each other that they cannot be made compatible
Citing - quote (a passage, book, or author) as evidence for or justification of an argument or
statement, especially in a scholarly work
Custody - the protective care or guardianship of someone or something
Oblivious - not aware of or not concerned about what is happening around one
Groping - feel about or search blindly or uncertainly with the hands
Tribute - an act, statement, or gift that is intended to show gratitude, respect, or admiration
Submerged - cause to be under water
Clamouring - (of a group of people) shout loudly and insistently
Aspire - direct one's hopes or ambitions toward achieving something
Destabilizing - upset the stability of; cause unrest in
Hunched - raise (one's shoulders) and bend the top of one's body forward
Amorous - state or describe exactly the nature, scope, or meaning of
Function - an activity or purpose natural to or intended for a person or thing
Nauseous - affected with nausea; inclined to vomit
Disclosure - the action of making new or secret information known
Commending - praise formally or officially
Statutory - required, permitted, or enacted by statute
Territory - an area of land under the jurisdiction of a ruler or state
Endorsed - declare one's public approval or support of
Synonyms

Love
Endearment – saying a word that expresses love
devotion, adoration, doting, idolization, passion, ardour, desire, lust, yearning, infatuation,
adulation, Ravishing
gorgeous, stunning, wonderful, lovely, striking, magnificent, dazzling, radiant, delightful,
charming, enchanting, amazing, sensational, fantastic, fabulous, terrific, bodacious,
appealing, engaging, bewitching, beguiling,
Interesting
enthralling, captivating, gripping, engrossing, riveting, spellbinding, entrancing, transfixing,
mesmerizing, hypnotic, mesmeric, absorbing, fascinating, thrilling, irresistible
Hate
loathe, detest, abhor, abominate, despise, execrate, feel aversion towards, feel revulsion
towards, feel hostile towards, be repelled by, be revolted by, regard with disgust, repel,
revolt, disgust, nauseate
Disgusting
Repugnant – extremely distasteful, unacceptable
abhorrent, revolting, repulsive, repellent, disgusting, offensive, objectionable, vile, foul, nasty,
loathsome, sickening, nauseating, nauseous, hateful, detestable, execrable, abominable,
monstrous, appalling, reprehensible, deplorable, insufferable, intolerable, unacceptable,
despicable, contemptible, beyond the pale, unspeakable, noxious, obscene, base, hideous,
grisly, gruesome, horrendous, heinous, atrocious, awful, terrible, dreadful, frightful,
obnoxious, unsavoury, unpalatable, unpleasant, disagreeable, distasteful, dislikeable,
offputting, displeasing
Nice
pleasant, likeable, agreeable, personable, charming, delightful, amiable, affable, friendly,
kind, genial, congenial, kind-natured, engaging, gracious, sympathetic, understanding,
compassionate, charitable, caring, warm, tender, mild, pacific, mellow, inviting
Rude
ill-mannered, bad-mannered, impolite, discourteous, impertinent, insolent, impudent,
cheeky, audacious, presumptuous, uncivil, disrespectful, unmannerly, ill-bred, churlish,
crass, curt, brusque, blunt, ungracious, graceless, brash, unpleasant, disagreeable, offhand,
short, sharp; offensive, insulting, derogatory, disparaging, abusive; tactless, undiplomatic,
uncomplimentary, uncharitable, unchivalrous, ungallant, ungentlemanly, unladylike;
mannerless
Extremely
very, exceedingly, exceptionally, especially, extraordinarily, in the extreme, tremendously,
immensely, vastly, hugely, intensely, acutely, singularly, uncommonly, unusually, decidedly,
particularly, supremely, highly, remarkably, really, truly, mightily, terrifically, awfully, terribly,
devilishly, majorly
Sad
unhappy, sorrowful, dejected, depressed, downcast, miserable, down, despondent,
despairing, disconsolate, desolate, wretched, glum, gloomy, doleful, dismal, melancholy,
mournful
Sadness
unhappiness, sorrow, dejection, depression, misery, despondency, despair, desolation,
wretchedness, gloom, gloominess, dolefulness, melancholy, mournfulness, woe, heartache,
grief, the blues, devastation, distress, doleful, dolorous, mournful, dejected, cheerless,
desolated
Means
signify, convey, denote, designate, indicate, connote, show, express, spell out, stand for,
represent, symbolize, imply, suggest, intimate, hint at, insinuate, drive at, refer to, allude
to, point