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earmark v To set aside a sum of money for a particular purpose.
earn v To gain for the performance of service; to acquire; to deserve.
ebullience n An outburst of positive feeling; enthusiasm; liveliness.
ebullient adj Showing excitement; overflowing with enthusiasm.
eccentric adj Odd or unconventional; bizarre.
eccentricity n The quality of being odd; the deviation from normal or established customs.
ecclesiastic adj Pertaining to the church.
ecdysiast n A prostitute; a stripper.
eclipse v To surpass; to overcome; to become better or stronger; to take over.
ecliptic n The path of the sun as it passes across the sky.
ecosystem n An ecological community, including animals, plants, bacteria, etc, together with its environment.
ecstasy n Rapture; a heightened feeling of joy; an overpowering emotion.
eddy n A swirling, fast-moving current of water or air.
edict n A formal decree issued by a government.
edify v To instruct; to dictate morally; to spiritually elevate.
efface v To rub out; to remove the surface of.
effective adj Producing the desired effect; producing a noticeable response; striking.
effectual adj Able to produce the desired effect; valid.
effeminate adj Having womanly traits.
effendi n A title of respect; a person who is a member of the aristocracy.
effervescence n High spirits; the sparkling part of a drink that is caused by carbonation or fermentation.
effete adj Not capable of producing young or offspring.
effigy n A likeness or image of a hated person made of wood, paper, or stone.
effluvium n A noxious, foul smelling odor; a harmful invisible gas.
effulgent adj Brilliant; sparkling; shining brightly.
egoism n Excessive interest in one self; selfishness.
egotistical adj Self-centered; egocentric.
egregious adj Notorious; conspicuously bad; shocking.
egress n An exit; an opening through which one may leave.
eidetic adj Having extraordinarily accurate and vivid recall of visual images.
elaborate v To give more information; to expand; to give more detail.
elaboration v Adding details, giving more information.
elated adj Excited; joyful; filled with enthusiasm and good spirit.
elegiac adj Referring to an elegy; involving mourning.
elicit v To draw out; to purposely anger or convince to action.
elixir n A magical medicine; something that can cure; a panacea.
elliptical adj Shaped like or resembling an oval; ambiguous.
eloquence n Skillful use of language.
elucidate v To explain; to make known.
emaciate v To make thin; to become weak gradually.
emaciated adj Thin and wasted, usually because of a lack of food.
embargo n A ban on commerce or other activity; a decision to stop the selling and buying of goods from a specific country or group of people.
embark v To begin; to go forth; to start a trip or journey.
embellish v To make beautiful; to adorn.
embellish v To adorn; to make ornate; to enhance.
embezzle v To use in a wrong way for one's own benefit; to steal and to use inappropriately.
emblazon v To decorate a shield or a flag with heraldic images.
embody v To bring to life; to be in a bodily form; to include.
embrace v To adopt; to accept; to allow entrance to.
emend v To correct; to edit, in an attempt to fix errors.
emetic adj Something that induces vomiting.
eminent adj Rising above others; lofty; distinguished; well-known; superior.
emollient n A soothing remedy; something that softens.
empirical adj Based on experience; provable by experiment.
enact v To make a bill into law.
enamel n The hard outer surface of the teeth; a protective coating on metal, glass, wood, or other surface; a protective coating.
enamored v To fill with love; to captivate.
encapsulate v To enclose in a vesicle.
encipher v To encode; to convert a message into secret code.
enclave n A territory enclosed within another territory; any group that is isolated from all others.
encomiastic adj Praising; eulogistic; flattering.
encomium n A glowing praise of something or someone; a eulogy.
encompass v To surround; to include; to contain all relevant areas or ideas.
encumber v To weigh down, burden; to hinder, impede.
encumbrance n A burden that gets in the way; a barrier that impedes progress.
endearing adj Making dear; invoking feelings of affection.
endearment v The act of showing affection or fondness.
endemic adj Prevailing among a specific group of people or in a specific area or country; peculiar to a particular region or people.
endemic adj Native; aboriginal; characteristic to a particular location or group of people.
endorse v To approve; to give support; to agree with.
energize v To revitalize; to inject with energy; to make active; to animate.
enfranchise v To give somebody the rights of citizenship, especially the right to vote.
engage v To confront and to fight; to enter into contact; to interlock; to participate.
engaged adj Employed; busy; requiring one's attention.
enhance v To increase; to make greater.
enjoin v To direct somebody to do something; to command; to legally forbid somebody to do something.
enlist v To join, particularly the armed forcesjoin the armed forces; to engage.
enliven v To animate; to cause a change to occur; to cause into motion.
enmesh v To catch within a new.
ennui n Boredom; listlessness; dissatisfaction because of a lack of interest.
enormity adj Hugeness; excessive wickedness; of a great size, usually referring to a crime.
enrapture v To fill with delight; to please intensely.
enrich v To make rich; to improve the quality of; to make more dense.
ensconce v To settle comfortably; place in a secure place.
ensign n A flag or a banner; a badge which confirms identity or rank; a sign or symbol.
ensign n A flag on a ship to show nationality; a badge of office or power; an emblem.
ensue v To follow; to happen or become of as a result.
entail v To involve; to designate; to allow.
entangle v To place into a condition of difficulty; to entwine and to make complicated.
enterprising adj Having initiative and showing enterprise and drive.
enthral v To please greatly; to tantalize; to hold spellbound.
enthrall v To capture; enslave; captivate; to hold one's attention, fully.
entice v To persuade; to tempt or to coerce.
entourage n A group of people who travel together in support of a single purpose; a group of attendants.
entrance v To case a spell upon; to fill with a specific vision or set of emotions; to impress upon.
entreat v To plead; to ask earnestly; to approach somebody and to appeal for help, directions, support, etc.
enumerate v To list; mention one by one; to count off.
envisage v To envision; to contemplate; to form in one's mind.
ephemeral adj Short-lived; fleeting; about to expire.
epic n A heroic poem or novel detailing and celebrating the feats of a hero; grand; magnificent.
epicure n A connoisseur of food and drink; somebody with refined tasting abilities; a gourmet.
epicurean adj Related or devoted to pleasure; pertaining to sensuous enjoyment.
epigram n A witty thought or saying, usually short and intended to make light of a common situation.
epistemologist n A person who is concerned with the study of knowledge.
epistle n A formal letter; a written communication, often of instructive or didactic nature.
epitaph n An inscription on a tombstone; an inscription or short poem in memory of a dead person.
epithet n A phrase used to describe a person or thing; a descriptive phrase to characterize a person.
epoch n A period of time.
eponym n A word derived from a person's name.
equable adj Steady and regular; free from variations.
equestrian adj Pertaining to horseback riding.
equilibrium n Balance of opposing forces; balance of the mind; equanimity; a stable situation.
equipoise n Balance; balancing force; equilibrium.
equitable adj Fair; impartial; honest; unprejudiced.
equivocal adj Having a double or doubtful meaning; suspicious; uncertain.
equivocate v To deceive by using unclear language.
eradicate v To wipe out; to get rid of; to clean up.
ergophobia n A fear or work.
erotic adj Pertaining to passionate love; of or resembling sexual love.
errant adj Wandering; straying from proper moral standards; moving around aimlessly.
erratic adj Irregular; characterized by unpredictable behavior.
erroneous adj Mistaken; wrong; incorrect; faulty.
eructation n The act of belching; a belch.
erudite adj scholarly; learned; full of knowledge.
erudite adj Learned; characterized as scholarly.
escapade n An adventure; flighty conduct; an activity that disobeys rules; a carefree episode.
eschatological adj Pertaining to end-matters; referring to the final state.
escutcheon n A ceremonial shield; a coat of arms; a protective, ornate plate.
esoteric adj Hard to understand; known only to a few chosen individuals.
espy v To see unexpectedly; to suddenly notice.
essence n The core; the most important component; intrinsic property.
esteem n Respect and gratitude.
estimable adj Admirable; deserving of praise.
etch v To make a rough drawing; to sketch; to make an imprint.
ethereal adj Heavenly; pertaining to non-earthly matters; airy or tenuous.
ethnology n The study of humankind and human cultures; the study of the different races of human beings.
ethos n Individuality; morality; the fundamental character or spirit of a culture.
etymology n The study or the origin of a word; the study of the different parts of a word.
eugenic n The study of hereditary improvement of the human race.
eulogistic adj Praising; full of eulogy; complimentary.
eulogy n An expression of praise, often at the time of a person's death.
euphemism n A mellow, mild expression that is used in place of an unpleasant one.
euphony n A sweet sound; a pleasing combination of words or phrases.
evanescent adj Fleeting; vanishing; lasting for only a brief moment more.
evict v To expel a tenant; to force to leave a house by law.
evince v To show clearly; to prove; to reveal.
evoke v To call up; to bring out; to summon.
ewe n A female sheep.
exacerbate v To make worse; to aggrevate; to enbitter or infuriate.
exact v To obtain by force; to remove; to demand.
exacting adj Overly demanding.
exalt v To raise in rank; to praise highly; to glorify.
exasperate v To make worse; to annoy; to irritate.
except v To exclude; to leave out.
exclaim v To cry out suddenly; to shout out.
excoriate v To scold harshly; to denounce severely; to censure strongly.
excrete v To expel from the body; to pass.
exculpate v To clear from blame or guilt; to clear from a charge.
execrable adj Extremely bad;
able; abominable.
execrate adj To curse; express abhorrence for; to detest; to loathe.
execute v To put into effect; to carry out.
exegesis n An explanation of a text; a critical analysis.
exemplify v To show by example; to furnish an example; to illustrate.
exertion n Expenditure of a great deal of physical work.
exhale v To breathe out; to rest; to feel a sigh of relief.
exhaustive adj Complete; covering all aspects.
exhilarating adj Invigorating; refreshing and exciting.
exigency n An crisis; an emergency; a state of matter that needs immediate attention.
exiguity adj Scanty; small; a dire lack.
exogenous adj Originating externally; arising from a source outside the organism or the cell.
exonerate v To acquit; to free from blame; to release from guilt.
exorbitant adj Excessive; abundant; exceeding reasonable bounds; above and beyond what is needed.
exorcise v To drive out (usually referring to evil spirits); to purge.
expatriate n A person who was deserted or left his native land.
expedient adj Likely to be useful; worthwhile; advantageous.
expedite v To hasten; to make go faster; to expedite.
expeditious adj Done with speed; quick.
expel v To extradite; to dismiss officially.
expenditure n A payment or expense.
expiate v To make amends; to correct; to atone.
expiation n The process of atonement or reparation for a wrong.
expletive n An interjection; a profane curse; a word or short phrase added to a sentence that has no meaning but is used to infer a strong opinion or emotion.
explicit adj Clear and succint; to the point; definite.
expository adj Explanatory in nature; serving to explain.
expostulate v To argue earnestly; to reason; to discuss with an intent to direct towards the correct answer.
expostulation n A protest; a remonstrance.
expound v Explain; to provide details for.
expropriate v To take possession of; to seize, often for the public good.
expunge v To cancel; to remove; to erase.
expurgate v To clean; to purge of bad content; to remove offensive parts of a publication.
exscind v To cut out or to cut away.
extemporaneous adj Not planned; impromptu.
extenuate v To lessen the seriousness of; to partially excuse; to make light of.
extinct adj Inactive; no longer fertile; past its prime.
extinguish v To put out; to wipe out; to make inoperative.
extol v To praise; to bestow honors upon.
extort v To obtain by threats; to attain information by violence or by threatening violence.
extramundane adj Situated or related to a region that is beyond the material world.
extraneous adj Not essential; irrelevant.
extrapolation n A projection; a conjecture or derivation; the result of using evidence to arrive at a novel solution or answer.
extricate v To free from bondage; to free from an entanglement.
extrinsic adj External; not essential or inherent; extraneous; foreign; exotic.
exude v Flow out slowly; to discharge at a slow pace.
exult v To rejoice; to feel extreme happiness.
zaftig adj Pleasantly plump; having a full body.
zany adj Comical; crazy; clownish.
zealot n A fanatic; an overly ambitious person; a person with excessive enthusiasm.
zenith n The point in the sky that is directly overhead.
zephyr n A gentle breeze; a wind from the west.
zest n The outer skin of an orange or lemon used for giving a special taste to food; spice; an interest; spirited enjoyment.
yeoman n A man owning a small piece of land; a middle-class farmer.
yield n The amount produced or generated; income on investment; profit.
yoke v To join together; unite; to harness; to attach.
yokel n A rustic; a country bumpkin.
yore
abjure,
abrogate,
abstemious,
acumen,
antebellum,
auspicious,
belie,
bellicose,
bowdlerize,
chicanery,
chromosome,
churlish,
circumlocution,
circumnavigate,
deciduous
, deleterious,
diffident,
enervate
, enfranchise,
epiphany,
equinox,
euro,
evanescent,
expurgate,
facetious,
fatuous,
feckless,
fiduciary,
filibuster,
gamete,
gauche,
gerrymander,
hegemony,
hemoglobin,
homogeneous,
hubris,
hypotenuse
, impeach,
incognito
, incontrovertible,
inculcate,
infrastructure,
interpolate,
irony,
jejune,
kinetic,
kowtow,
laissez faire,
lexicon,
loquacious,
lugubrious,
metamorphosis,
mitosis,
moiety
nanotechnology
, nihilism, n
omenclature,
nonsectarian,
notarize,
obsequious,
oligarchy,
omnipotent,
orthography,
oxidize,
parabola,
paradigm,
parameter
, pecuniary,
photosynthesis,
plagiarize,
plasma,
polymer,
precipitous,
quasar,
quotidian,
recapitulate,
reciprocal,
reparation,
respiration,
sanguine,
soliloquy,
subjugate,
suffragist,
supercilious
, tautology,
taxonomy,
tectonic,
tempestuous,
thermodynamics,
totalitarian,
unctuous,
usurp,
vacuous,
vehement,
vortex,
winnow,
wrought,
xenophobia,
yeoman,
ziggurat
abound,
accrue,
add,
allergy,
alms,
amputate,
anointing,
aroma,
arrest,
arson,
ashamed,
assault,
assessment,
assignment,
astonish,
attire,
auspicious,
auspicious,
awesome
beat,
beneficial,
benevolent,
bestow,
bewilder,
bleed,
blender,
blink,
bloom,
blush,
boon,
bowls,
brag,
brevity,
brilliant,
brimming,
broom,
bruise
, bump,
burnt,
burp,
caparison,
career,
carrier,
cautious,
cell,
ceremonious,
charity,
cheerful,
chieftain,
chock,
choked,
climax,
coarse,
cohesive
, colander,
colonization
, complacency,
complicated,
con
concoction,
confess,
confound,
contemplate,
contemplation,
contraction,
courteous,
crack,
critical,
croak,
crockery,
crow
, crush,
culminate
, curtail,
custodian,
cutlery,
cutlery,
cutting board,
daring,
daze,
dazzle,
decanter,
definitely,
deity,
delicacy,
demand,
demolish,
denouement,
deny,
disdain,
disgust,
dizzy,
doubtful
, elaborate
, elbow,
embrace,
empower,
endow,
energetic,
enliven,
entrepreneur,
envious,
evidence,
excitement,
exorcism,
extricate,
familiar,
fauna,
feast,
festivity,
festivity,
fine,
finery,
flair,
flora
, floral
forehead,
foul,
fragrant,
frown,
fundamental,
galaxy,
gasp,
grasp,
gregarious,
grin,
grinding,
grouchy
, herald,
hiccough
, hover,
humiliated,
immemorial,
impure,
incapacitated
, incredible
, innocent,
inspiring
, investigate,
irritable
, itch,
jarring,
judge,
judicious,
knuckle,
lackadaisical,
ladle,
lazy,
left over,
legacy
, lick
, lid,
listless
, lobby
, lofty,
magnificent,
marvel,
mirth,
moan,
modify,
mortar,
mumble,
mutter,
nauseous,
neighborhood,
numb,
obdurate,
obvious,
odor,
omit,
omit,
opportunity
, ostentatious,
pageantry,
pageantry,
pant, ,
parade,
pat,
patriotic
, patronage,
peculiar,
peculiar,
pedestrian
, penitence,
penitence,
penitent,
percolator
, percussion
, personal,
personnel,
pessimistic
, pestle,
pestle,
petition,
phrase,
pitcher,
platter,
pleasant,
pledge
, poke
, postpone,
preach,
pro
, probation,
procession,
punch,
punitive,
redeem,
redundant,
relieved,
relinquish,
replete,
repulse,
request,
retort,
righteous,
roar,
rough,
rumble,
sanctity,
scent,
scrape,
scratchy
, self-conscious
, shatter,
shin,
shiver,
shoulder,
shriek,
sicken,
sieve,
sift,
sigh,
silky,
slam,
slap,
smooth,
snap,
snap,
sneeze
, snore,
sovereignty,
spank,
spectacular
, spice,
spin,
split,
squander,
squash,
squeeze
, stamp
, state,
stiff,
stimulate,
stinky,
stomach,
stove,
strain,
strike,
stutter,
subdued,
subterranean,
succinct,
suck,
supernatural,
survive,
swallow,
sweat,
tambourine,
tap,
temporary,
tender,
terrified,
texture,
texture,
theatrical,
thrive,
trailblazer,
tremble,
trepidation,
trial,
uneasy,
utensil,
vantage,
venerate,
vinegar,
vow,
wail,
wealthy,
whip,
witness,
yawn,
yell,
zodiac,
faze,
encapsulate,
salubrious,
antonym,
synonym,
sobriquet,
effect,
affect,
uplifting,
excruciating
, inspiring
, scrutinize,
skim,
glance,
lemon,
contract,
willing,
wince,
horror,
excitement
canvas,
cocoon,
insist,
scrawny,
entrails
, supple
, forage
, squat,
deterrent,
predator
, rabid
, venture
, execute
, incite,
indifferent,
ration,
sentimental,
mimic,
verve,
apothecary,
remedy,
iridescent,
preposterous,
devoted,
romantic,
prey,
compliment
, ironic,
adorn,
eligible,
meager,
cumulative
, rant,
ensure,
anguish,
mandatory,
perimeter,
claustrophobic
, adjacent,
terse,
podium,
murmur,
sustenance,
prosperity,
obliterated,
treaty,
treason,
vast,
humiliate,
ease,
delicacy,
repentance,
victor,
distressed
Bethlehem,
candy cane,
caroling,
Christmas,
Christmas cactus,
Christmas card,
Christmas carol,
Christmas Day,
Christmas pudding,
Christmas tree,
Christmastide,
Christmastime
, decoration,
evergreen,
Father Christmas
, frankincense
, gift,
greeting card,
holiday season,
holly,
merrymaking,
mistletoe,
myrrh,
Nativity,
nativity,
pageant
, peppermint
, poinsettia,
Saint Nicholas
, Santa,
Santa Claus,
scrooge,
wassailer,
winter solstice,
Xmas,
Yule
abase v To lower; degrade; humiliate; to bring from a higher to a lower state; to depress; to hurt the pride of.
abash adj To embarrass.
abasia n The inability to walk due to a lack of muscular coordination.
abate v To subside or moderate.
abbreviate v To shorten; to make smaller.
abdicate v To renounce under oath a right, position, or responsibility.
abdication n A formal giving up of control or authority.
aberrant adj Abnormal or deviant.
aberration n Something that is abnormal; a departure from the ordinary.
abhor v To detest; to hate; to loathe.
abjure v Promise or swear to give up; to renounce upon oath.
ablution v A washing, usually referring to the cleaning of ritual items.
abnegation n Renunciation; to self-sacrifice; to give up or renounce.
abolish v To cancel; to put an end to; to eradicate.
abominate v To loathe; to hate.
aboriginal adj Primitive; original; native.
abraded adj Worn away; overused and worn-down.
abrasive adj Rubbing away; causing irritation; harmful.
abscess n A swelling on the body where pus has gathered and where an infection is occurring.
abscission n A cutting off; a separation.
abscond v To go away suddenly; to leave secretly in an attempt to hide or evade a person or a thing.
absolve v To officially pardon; to forgive for an offense.
absquatulate v To run away quickly; to leave in a hurry; to abscond.
abstain v To refrain from use; to withdraw from participation.
abstemious adj Sparing and moderate in eating and drinking; temperate.
abstinence n Restraint from pleasurable things or experiences.
abstruse adj Obscure; profound; hard to understand; understood by only a few people.
abusive adj Insulting; physically or psychologically harmful.
academic adj Not practical; not useful; not directly applicable.
acarpous adj Effete; no longer fertile; producing no fruit.
access n A sudden outburst, often emotional in nature.
accessible adj Easy to approach; obtainable; within reach.
accessory n An additional object; a useful but not essential component of a whole.
acclimate v To adjust to a climate or environment; to adapt to a new area, situation, conditions, etc.
acclivity n A sharp upslope; an upward slope.
accolade n An award of merit; praise; approval.
accommodate v To help someone; to oblige; to bring into harmony; to adapt.
accomplice n A partner in crime.
accost v To approach and speak boldly to a person.
accountable adj Responsible; honorable and honest.
accrue v To accumulate over time; come about by addition.
acerbity n Bitterness in tempter;.
acetic adj Vinegary.
acidulous adj Sour in attitude; sharp; bitter.
acolyte n An attendant who helps a priest to perform religious ceremonies; an ardent follower.
acoustics n The science of sound; the sound characteristics of a singular room or venue.
acquiesce v To assent; to give in without argument or objection; to agree passively.
acquittal n A verdict by a jury that a person is not guilty.
acrid adj Bitter; sharp; biting.
acrophobia n The fear of heights.
actuary n A statistician who advises insurance companies.
acumen n Mental keenness; acuity of judgement and mind.
acute adj Sharp; biting; quickly perceptive; keen.
adamant adj Inflexible; unwilling to change; hard.
adamantine adj Unyielding; firm; not able to be changed in opinion or purpose; unable to be cut.
addendum n An addition; something that is added.
addiction n A compulsive, often habitual need; a feeling of necessity for an item that is not strictly required to maintain health and longevity.
addle v To make or become confused; to muddle.
address v To speak to; to focus ones attention on; to deal with and to contemplate.
adduce v To provide as evidence;
adherent n A supporter; a follower; an advocate.
adjoin adj To be next to.
adjunct adj Acquired or having an inferior position.
adjure v To entreat; to command earnestly.
adjutant n A helper; an assistant.
admonish v To warn or speak to with gentle disapproval; to caution.
adulterate v To make impure; to reduce the quality of by the introduction of something inferior.
adumbrate v To give an incomplete or faint idea of; to foreshadow; to give a sketchy outline.
advent n An arrival.
adventitious adj Accidental; happening by chance; not natural.
adversary n An opponent; the enemy; someone or something that offers opposition.
adverse adj Going against; opposing; unfavorable.
advert v To remark; to turn the attention to.
advocate v To speak in favor of; to support; to encourage.
aegis n A shield; protection; a defense.
aerate v To put air into; to expose to fresh air; to supply with air.
aesthetic adj Artistic; dealing with or capable of appreciating the beautiful; appealing to the sense of sight.
affable adj Friendly; easily approachable; warm and considerate.
affected adj Sometime that is acted up; any entity under the influence of something else.
affirmation n An assertion in the positive; a confirmation.
affliction n A condition of distress; a disease; the cause of suffering.
affluence n Abundance; wealth.
affray n A fray; a noisy quarrel in a public.
affront v To insult; intentional act of disrespect; to intentionally hurt the feelings of another person.
aficionado n A fan; a devotee; an advocate or supporter of a certain ideal, way of doing things, or activity.
agape adj With an open mouth.
agenda n The items or list of items to be covered during a meeting; the plan of action.
agglomeration n A heap; a collection.
aggrandize v To make more great; to increase in power, wealth, rank, etc.
aggravate v To make worse; to irritate.
agility n The ability to move in a coordinated and quick manner.
agitate v To stir up; disturb; to cause to move from a place of rest or peace.
agnostic adj Being skeptical of the existence of a god or any supreme being.
agog adj Eager and excited; driven by anticipation.
agrarian adj Pertaining to land or its cultivation.
agronomy n The broad science of crop rotation and crop maintenance, including soil management, cultivation, fertilization, irrigation, etc.
alacrity n Cheerful promptness; eagerness to perform a specific deed, usually without hesitation.
alcove n A nook; a cranny; a recess; an enclosed space.
aleatory adj Uncertain and unpredictable; dependent on luck.
alimentary adj Supplying or referring to nourishment.
alimony n Payments made on a regular basis, most often to a spouse of a former engagement or marriage.
allay v To calm; to make peaceful.
allegiance n Support; a sense of loyalty; duty towards an individual or specific cause.
allergy n A condition where a person is very sensitive to certain chemicals or substances in the environment; an exaggerated immune response to otherwise harmless stimuli.
alliteration n A poetry term referring to the repetition of beginning sounds of two or more words; the commencement of two or more words of a word group with the same letter.
allocate v To assign; to set aside for a particular purpose.
allude v To refer indirectly to; to imply.
allure v To entice; attract; to tempt; to entice.
alluvial adj Referring to soil deposits left by running water.
alms 2 Money or goods that are given to the poor; contributions that are given in an effort to help the poor.
aloof adj Reserved; indifferent; not affected.
altercation n A noisy fight; a heated argument that involves yelling.
amalgam n A combination of different things; a mixture of metals.
amalgamate v To combine; to form into a clump; to unite.
amass v To collect over time; to gather in large amounts.
amazon n A female warrior; the jungle region in South America in the vicinity of the river by the same name.
ambidextrous adj Able to use the left hand or the right hand equally well; equally skilled.
ambience n The environment; the atmosphere; the mood.
ambiguous adj Uncertain; hard to understand.
ambrosia n Food for the gods; divine nourishment.
ambulatory adj Able to move; in motion.
ambush n A sudden attack made from a concealed position.
ameliorate v To improve; to lessen discomfort.
amenable adj Obedient; readily managed; responsive; dutifully complying.
amend v To correct; to make a positive change; to right a wrong.
amenities n Niceties; features or components that help to make life pleasurable and easier.
amenity n A pleasantness; a civility; a courtesy.
amiable adj Agreeable; friendly; lovable.
amicable adj peaceful; friendly.
amity n Friendship; accord between two nations.
amnesia n Loss of memory.
amnesty n A time when a criminal is exempt from punishment; an official pardon that is mandated by a government and usually extended to political offenders.
amoral adj Without morals; unable to distinguish between right and wrong.
amorous adj Moved or marked by sexual attraction or love.
ample adj Enough; abundant; sizable; opportune.
amplify v To increase in size, effect, volume, etc. to expand; to broaden or clarify.
amputate v To cut off part of a body; to prune.
amulet n A charm or talisman; an object that is worn to protect against evil or to shun away bad luck.
anachronism n An error with the timeline; something or someone misplaced in time.
anacoluthia n An incorrect grammatical construction.
analgesia n The condition of being unable to feel pain; the absence of sense.
analogous adj Comparable; having a similar form or shape.
anathema n Solemn curse; a person or something regarded as a curse; something that is polluted; excommunication.
anatomy n The scientific study of the structure of animals; the dissection and study of the body.
ancestry n Family descent; inherited properties that are shared among people with a past common family member.
anchorite n A person who has decided to devote his or her life to secluded study.
ancillary n An accessory; acting as someone or something auxiliary.
anecdote n A short story of an amusing event; a quick tale meant to entertain or to invoke laughter.
anesthetic n Something that causes the loss of sensation.
anile adj Of or resembling a foolish, old woman.
animadversion n Censure; severe criticism.
animus n Hostile feeling or intent; animosity.
annals n Official records, arranged in chronological order; the recorded history of year-by-year events.
anneal v To increase the integrity of; to make more hard by repeated heating and cooling.
annex v To attach; to acquire or take possession of; to incorporate into an existing larger part.
annihilate v To destroy completely; to erase all memory of.
annuity n A yearly or periodic allowance or payment.
annul v To clear; to make void; to remove.
anodyne n A drug that relieves pain; a product that soothes the nerves.
anoint v To consecrate; to pour oil onto as part of a religious ceremony.
anomalous adj Abnormal; irregular; unexpected.
anomaly n An irregularity; something that is out of place.
anomie n Absence of accepted social values or norms; a feeling of loneliness.
anonymity n State or condition of not having a name or identity.
antediluvian adj Antiquated; extremely ancient.
anthology n A collection of various pieces of writing, all from different authors.
anthropomorphic adj Possessing human characteristics.
antibiotic n A drug, ointment, or medicine that destroys bacteria or pathogens.
antibody n An immune body; something that prevents or blocks another; a protein produced as an immune response to a specific virus or bacteria.
anticipate v To act in advance; to prevent; to predict; to realize beforehand.
antidote n A remedy; a magic potion; something that counteracts a disease or poison.
antipathy adj Strong aversion; dislike.
antiquated adj Obsolete, outdated, run-down.
antique n Something from a previous time; something made previously which is now of great worth.
antithesis n The direct opposite; opposition; contrast.
antithetical adj Directly opposed.
apathy n A lack of caring or interest; indifference; a lack of concern or interest in important affairs.
aperture n An opening; a hole; the adjustable opening in a camera that limits the amount of light that can enter.
apex n To top; the summit; the ultimate goal; a climax.
aphasia n Loss of speech due to injury or illness; an inability to speak.
apiary n A place where bees are kept.
aplomb n Poise; composure; assurance.
apocalyptic adj Prophetic; pertaining to revelations of disaster.
apocryphal adj Widely believed but untrue; of dubious authenticity.
apogee n The highest point; the pinnacle.
apologist n A person who writes in defense of a cause or institution.
apostate n A person who abandons long-held religious or political convictions.
apotheosis n An ideal example of something.
appall v To shock; to disgust; to dismay.
apparent adj Evident; easily perceived.
appease adj To make quiet; to soothe; to calm.
appellation n A name; a designation; the words by which someone or something is classified.
apposite adj Appropriate; fitting; adequate
appreciate v To be understanding of; to be thankful; to be conscious of.
apprehend v To arrest a criminal; to perceive.
apprise v To inform; to give notice to.
approbation n Approval; praise; sincere and warm acceptance.
appurtenance n Something that is added to another, more important thing; adjunct; an accessory.
apropos adj Appropriate to the situation; apt.
apse n A semicircular domed projection of a building, most often a church.
aptitude n Fitness; talent.
aquiline adj Curved and/or hooked, like an eagle's beak.
arable adj Land that is fertile; fit for growing crops.
arbitrate v To act as judge; to preside over.
arboreal adj Related to trees.
arboretum n A place where different types of trees and shrubs are studied and exhibited; a place where a large variety of woody plants are kept for ornamental purposes.
arcade n A covered passageway, usually lined with shops or little stores.
arcane adj Mysterious; known only to the initiated; hard to grasp.
archaic adj Antiquated; out of date; no longer used; of or belonging to the past.
archaism n A word or phrase that is no longer in use; an archaic expression; something that is outdated.
archetype n A prototype; a primitive pattern; something that is the first and original.
archives n Public records; a place where public records are maintained.
ardor n Heat and/or excitement; passion; zeal.
arduous adj Hard; strenuous; labor-intensive; difficult.
arduous adj Difficult; steep; laborious; requiring great effort.
arenaceous adj Containing or derived from sand.
argosy n A rich supply.
aria n A operatic solo; a song sung by one person in an opera.
arid adj Dry; barren; unproductive; forgotten.
aristocracy n A form of government in which nobility and power is based on heredity only; the privileged class.
armada n A fleet of navy warships.
aromatic adj Fragrant; sweet smelling.
arraign v To officially charge, as in court; to indict.
arrant adj Notorious; thorough
array v To marshal; to arrange in order.
arrears n The condition of being in debt; an accumulated debt.
arrogance n Proud superior mannerisms; behavior that is snobbish.
arrogate v Attribute unjustly; take without right.
arroyo n A gully; a narrow channel formed by rainwater, prevalent in the southwest of the United States and other such similar near-desert regions where there are sporadic heavy downpours.
arsenal n A storage place for military equipment; the available military weapons at one's disposal.
artery n A large blood-vessel; a main blood vessel in the body.
artifice n A prank or deception; trickery.
artless adj Honest; without guile; grossly open.
ascend v To go up; to climb.
ascendancy n Controlling influence; the condition of one person having influence over another; superiority.
ascertain v To find out; to make certain; to clarify and finalize.
ascertain v To receive information about; to judge; to gauge.
ascetic adj Practicing self-denial; promoting self-discipline; austere.
aseptic adj Preventing infection; having a cleansing effect.
asperity adj Sharpness; severity; acerbity.
aspersion n Slander; a damaging remark.
aspirant n Somebody who seeks a certain status or covets a position.
assail v To assault.
assay v To analyze; to measure with great detail; to scrutinize with the intent of arriving at a precise truth.
assent v To agree; accept.
assertive adj Having and expressing strong opinions; exhibiting a confident belief in one's own abilities.
assiduous adj Diligent; hard-working; persevering; following rules.
assimilate v To absorb; to take in; to grasp and to make one's own; to fully understand.
assort v To classify into different sorts; to arrange: to match.
assorted adj Of various types; matched; of many origins; not of the same variety.
assuage v To ease or lessen pain; to make less severe.
assurance n A promise or a pledge; a statement of authenticity; certainty.
astigmatism n A defect in the eye which prevents proper focus.
astonish v To astound; to surprise.
astral adj Of or pertaining to the stars, related to the stars.
astringent n Something that causes contraction or that shrinks tissue.
astronomical adj Enormously large; gigantic.
astute adj Shrewd, wise, and keen.
asunder adj Into parts; apart; widely separated.
asylum n A refuge or a shelter; political protection.
atheistic adj Denying the existence of God or of a supreme being.
atonement n Reparation for having done something wrong; remorse.
atrophy n The wasting away of tissue, an organ, or any part of a living organism due to a lack of food.
attentive adj Alert; listening carefully; at full attention; considerate.
attenuate v To make more thin; to weaken.
attest v To swear and testify; to bear witness to.
attribute n A quintessential component; an essential quality.
attrition n The rubbing away or decrease by friction; a graduation decrease in number or strength.
attune v To bring into harmony; to bring into balance.
atypical adj Not normal; out of the ordinary.
aubade n A song sung at dawn, greeting the morning.
audacious adj Daring and bold.
augment v To increase; to add to; to compound.
augury n An omen; a sign; an indication of something to come in the future.
august adj Impressive; majestic; grandiose.
aureole n A halo; a bright circle of light; a radiance surrounding an object or a whole figure to represent sacredness.
auroral adj Pertaining to the morning; pertainig to the dawn.
auspicious adj Successful; favorable circumstances.
authenticate v To verify as genuine; to prove.
autocratic adj Having absolute unchecked power; like an absolute dictator.
autonomous adj Not needing support; being able to function without outside influence or help; self-governing.
autopsy n An examination of a dead body; the identification of the case of death.
auxiliary adj Additional; secondary; in a supportive role.
avalanche n A great mass of falling snow and ice.
aversion n A strong dislike; a hatred for.
avert v To prevent; to hold back; to avoid or to stymie.
avid adj Eager; very willing.
avocation n A secondary or minor occupation; a hobby.
avouch v To vouch; to guarantee; to positively affirm.
avuncular adj Of or like an uncle.
awl n A pointed spike-like tool used for piercing leather, wood, or other materials.
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bacchanal n A noisy party with a large amount of alcohol; a large and noisy celebration.
badger v To pester; to annoy continually with demands; to ask repeatedly.
badinage n Teasing conversation; light-spirited banter.
bailiwick n A person's area of knowledge or ability; the jurisdiction of a bailiff.
bait v To harass and tease; to torment; to entice.
balderdash n Nonsense; illogical talk or reasoning.
baleful adj Evil; malignant; inflicting harm.
balloon v To expand like a balloon; to bulge; to increase greatly.
balm n Something that relieves pain; a substance with a pleasant smell, most often derived from tropical plants.
balneal adj Pertaining to bathing; of, or relating to baths.
banal adj Commonplace; trite; ordinary.
bandy v To discuss lightly or glibly; to pass back and forth; to circulate.
bane n Cause of ruin; poison.
baneful adj Causing harm; pernicious.
bantering n Joking talk; good-humored ridiculing; friendly joking.
bariatric adj Of or relating to that branch of medicine that deals with obesity; pertaining or referring to something that is obese.
barrage n Repeated onslaught; an overwhelming, repetitive force.
barrister n A counselor; a student of law who is asked to appear before the court.
barterer n A trader; a person skilled in exchanging goods.
base adj Morally bad; characterized by a lack of human decency.
bask v To take pleasure in.
bastion n A stronghold; protection; a fortified position.
bazaar n A marketplace; a store where many different types of items are for sale.
beatify v To bless with happiness; to make blissful.
bedraggle v To make dirty; to wet thoroughly.
beeline n A direct quick route between any two points.
befriend v To acquire as a friend; to act as a friend towards.
beget v To father; to produce or to procure; to give rise to.
beguile v To deceive; to deliberately tell a lie with the intent to mislead or delude.
behemoth n A huge creature; something of monstrous size or power.
belated adj Delayed; tardy.
beleaguer v To besiege; to attack; harass; to best.
belfry n The bell tower of a church.
belie v To contradict; to give a false impression of; to lie.
belittle v To criticize; to berate; to speak of as if not important.
bellicose adj Belligerent; waging war; willing and eager to fight.
belligerent adj Quarrelsome; engaged or eager for battle.
bemused adj Confused; lost in thought.
benefactor n Somebody who gives; a patron; a supporter of a certain cause that contributes in terms of money.
beneficent adj Kindly; doing good; benevolent.
benevolence n Kindness; the thought of doing something well or for the sake of others; generosity that is directed towards others.
benevolent adj Generous; charitable; characterized by a willingness to give.
benign adj Not dangerous; kind; favorable.
benison n A blessing; benediction; a prayer.
bent adj Determined; set; resolved.
bequeath v To hand down; to leave someone a portion of one's wealth after death.
berate v To scold strongly; to criticize.
beseech v To beg; to plead; to appeal urgently.
besiege v To surround with an army or armed forces; to harass; annoy continually.
besmirch v Soil; to charge falsely; to make dirty.
besot v Infatuate, to obsess.
best v To defeat; to outwit; to outsmart; to claim victory.
bestial adj Savage; brutal; carnal.
bestow v To confer upon; to give; to pass down.
betray v to reveal; to be promiscuous; to be unfaithful to a cause or person.
bevy n A large group; a big collection.
bewilder v To puzzle; to confuse.
bewitch v TO cast a spell over; to completely captivate.
bicameral adj Two-chambered, most often referring to a legislative body.
bicker v To quarrel; to argue aimlessly.
biennial adj Occurring every two years.
bifurcated adj Forked; having two branches.
bigot n A narrow-minded person; somebody who is unwilling to listen to the religious or political opinions of others.
bigotry n Intolerance towards another person's ideas or beliefs.
bilge n The rounded areas that form the bottom and sides on the exterior of a ship's hull.
bilious adj Suffering from indigestion; irritable; easily irritated; liable to explode.
bilk v To cheat; to swindle; to haggle unscrupulously.
billet-doux n A love letter; a note from a lover.
biting adj Sharply painful to the body or to the mind.
bizarre adj Fantastic; extremely odd; unconventional; perplexing.
blackguard n A rude person; a scoundrel; a person who uses profane language.
blackmail v To extort; to threaten in an attempt to gain money.
blandishment n Flattery, with an intention to persuade; to urge to action.
blast n A strong current of wind; a forcible stream of air or gas; an explosion of air, steam, or gas.
bleak adj Cold; seemingly hopeless; depressing.
blithe adj Cheerful; joyous; carefree.
bloated adj Swollen; filled with water or air; overfilled.
bludgeon n A club; a heavy, blunt weapon.
blueprint n A detailed plan of action; a schematic or detailed diagram.
blues n State of depression or melancholy; sorrows.
bluff n A lie; a deception.
blunder n An error; a mistake; a gaffe.
blunt adj Having a dull edge; abrupt and frank in speech.
blurt v To exclaim abruptly; to utter impulsively; to yell out from fear or embarassment.
blush v To become red, usually referring to somebody who is bashful or who becomes embarrassed and whose face turns red or rosy.
bluster v To bully; to threaten; to domineer.
bog n Soft wet land; a swamp; a wet area without any moving water.
bohemian adj Unconventional; revolutionary in terms of art.
bolide n A large meteor; a fireball that eventually explodes.
bolster v To support; to reinforce; to give momentum to.
bolt v To dash off; to dart off; to fasten.
bombast adj Grandiloquent, pompous; overly showy and expressive.
bondage n The state in which somebody is bound as a slave or a serf; servitude.
bookish adj Fond of books and reading.
boon n A favor; a blessing; a wish granted by a god.
boor n A rude, unrefined person, often with bad manners.
boorish adj Rude and crass; insensitive and inconsiderate.
bountiful adj Generous; Gracious; plentiful.
bout n A match; a fight; a period of heightened activity.
bow n The front part of a ship.
bowdlerize v To modify; to clean up; to amend by removing certain parts.
boycott v To abstain from use; to refuse to partake in.
brace v To hold up; to prepare.
brackish adj Having a salty taste; distasteful.
brag v To boast; to speak highly of.
braggadocio n Boasting, usually vain and meaningless.
braggart n A person who boasts; a bragger.
braid v To interweave strands; to make by weaving strands together.
brash adj Hasty; done without contemplation; harsh.
bravado n Swagger; a pretentious display of courage; an attitude of defiance; a false show of bravery.
brawn n Muscular strength; sturdiness; muscular power.
brawny adj Muscular; having well-developed muscles.
brazen adj Insolent; bold.
breach n The breaking of a contract or duty; a fissure; a gap; an opening.
bricolage n An object that is constructed using whatever materials are available at the time.
bridle v To control or restrain; to show anger.
brilliant adj Very smart; very vivid; bright and showy.
brim n The uppermost edge of a cup, bowl, or other saucer-like object; a protruding edge.
brink n The edge; the rim.
bristle n Short stiff hair.
brittle adj Easily broken; malleable.
broach v To introduce; to moot; to begin a discussion upon.
brobdingnagian adj Enormous; very large.
brocade n A fabric that is richly ornamented or which has ornate, raised patterns.
brood v To sit on with an intent to hatch; to think deeply about; to ponder.
brook v To tolerate; to endure.
browbeat v To bully; intimidate; to discourage by means of threats.
browse v To graze; to feed on growing vegetation; to glance at casually.
brusque adj Extremely blunt; abrupt; overly rude; unconstrained.
buccaneer n A pirate; a person who defies the law.
bucolic adj Rustic; pastoral; crude; boorish; pertaining to rural life.
buffoon n A stupid person; a clown; somebody who always manages to mess things up.
bulge n A protruding part; a swelling of a surface.
bulletin n A short news report; a piece of information meant to be disseminated right away.
bullion n Either gold and silver shaped in the form of bars.
bulwark n A defensive wall.
bungle v To mismanage; to misappropriate; to blunder completely.
burgeon v To grow quickly; to expand; to send out buds.
burlesque adj Referring to mockery of a serious matter.
burnish v To make shiny; to rub repeatedly in an attempt to polish.
bust n A sculpture of a person's head, shoulders and chest.
buttress n A support; something that props up another object.
buxom adj Plump; full; jolly.
byline n Piece of information that is part of an article and which identifies the
cache n A hiding place.
cacophonous adj Harsh-sounding; without harmony or rhyme.
cadaverous adj Like a corpse; pale; ashen; without feeling.
cadence n The rhythmic rise and fall of a group of sounds, a phrase, or otherwise an artistic movement; a regular beat; rhythm.
cadet n A soldier in training; a student at a military school.
cadge v To beg; to acquire by begging.
caducity n The state of old age; senility.
cahoot n Collusion; a partnership or league.
cajole v The use flattery or deceit; to persuade; to flatter.
calamity n Mayhem; disaster; misery; utter disorder.
calculated adj Planned; deliberately and minutely executed.
calliope n A steam organ; a musical instrument similar to an organ in which sound is produced by compressed air or steam.
callous adj Hardened; unfeeling; having no sympathy for the sufferings of others; uncaring.
callow adj Youthful; immature.
calorific adj Generating heat or calories.
calumny n A false misrepresentation; slander; aspersion.
camaraderie n Close fellowship; light-hearted rapport between group members.
camp n A group sharing a common cause; a circle of people with a common opinion.
canard n An unfounded and false rumor; an exaggerated, falsified report.
candor adj Frankness; honesty; sincerity.
canine adj Related to a dog; doglike.
canon n The accepted standard of behavior or thought.
canopy n A cover; a sheet or other substance that covers or hides that which is underneath.
cantankerous adj Ill-humored; irritable; easily annoyed; not willing to listen.
cantata n A story that is set to music and which is sung by a chorus.
canvass v To scrutinize; to examine with great care.
capacious adj Spacious; large in capacity.
capacity n Mental ability; role.
caper v To jump in a playful manner; to skip.
caprice n A quick and unexplained change of mind; a whim.
capricious adj Unpredictable; fickle, tending to change one's mind.
carafe n A large, glass bottle for holding drinkable liquids; a decanter.
carapace n The protective shell covering the back of a turtle, crab, etc.
carceral adj Of or relating to a prison or incarceration.
carcinogenic adj Causing cancer.
cardiologist n A doctor who specializes in the study and treatment of ailments of the heart.
carillon n A set of stationary bells that are enervated by the application of mechanical machinery.
carnage n Destruction of life; slaughter; killing of large numbers of people or animals.
carnal adj Fleshly; referring to the body; sensual.
carnivorous adj Preferring or eating meat.
carousal n A drunken revel; an affair; a noisy celebration.
carp v To complain endlessly and unnecessarily about a small fault.
carrion n Rotting, dead flesh; the rotting remains of a dead body.
cartographer n A person who makes maps; a person who specializes in maps.
caste n A social class distinguishable from others based on hereditary rank, profession, wealth, notoriety, etc.
castigate v To correct by punishing; to criticize; to condemn in an effort to educate.
castigation n Punishment; criticism; disapproval; a scolding.
castrate v To remove the sex organs; to perform a procedure which is meant to make it impossible to reproduce.
cataclysm n Great upheaval; a violent change or event.
catalyst n An agent that causes a change while being itself unaffected; in chemistry, an agent that causes a reaction to occur and which can be reused over and over again.
catapult v To slingshot; to hurl.
catastrophe n A calamity; a wide-spread disaster.
catechism n A book of religions instructions in a questions and answer format; a summary of Christian religious doctrine.
cater v To provide food or services; to try to satisfy bad desires.
catharsis v The cleansing of the body; a figurative cleansing of the emotions or state of mind.
catholic adj Universal; general; broad; far- reaching; liberal.
caustic adj Burning; corrosive; sarcastically biting.
cauterize v To burn with a hot iron; to seal in an attempt to prevent bleeding.
cavalcade n A group of people riding horseback; a procession of people in automobiles or other vehicles.
cavil v To quibble; to make frivolous objections; to find petty flaws.
cede v To yield to; to surrender formally.
celerity adj Speed; rapidity; quickness.
celibate adj Abstaining from sexual intercourse.
censor v To eliminate inappropriate material; to supervise; to oversee so as to regulate moral values.
centaur n A mythical being that is half man and half horse.
centrifugal adj Radiating; departing from the center; moving outward from a central focus.
centrifuge n A machine that separates substances of different gravities by spinning them around a central axis.
centripetal adj Tending toward the center.
centurion n A Roman leader of a unit of 100 soldiers.
cephalous adj Having a head.
cerebral adj Pertaining to the brain; of or referring to intellect.
ceremonious adj Characterized by formality; overly polite.
certificate n A document; proof of truth of something; a certificate that designates the completion of an event, education, project, etc.
certitude n The state of being certain and having confidence.
cessation n A stop; a discontinuation.
chaff n The worthless product(s) of an activity; the outer seed cover -- usually unusable -- portion of grain.
chagrin n Annoyance; disappointment; a feeling of vexation.
chalice n A goblet; a consecrated cup; a cup for the wine of the Eucharist or mass.
chameleon n A lizard that changes color in different situations, usually in an attempt to match the color of the background; an inconsistent person.
champion v To fight for; to support.
chancellor n A legal official of high rank at any institution.
chant v To repeate verbally over and over again; to sing.
chantey n A song sung by sailors.
chaotic adj Characterized by disorder; referring to immense confusion; pertaining to total mayhem.
charade n A pretense; only for show; a sham.
charisma n Strong magnetism; great popular charm or appeal; popularity.
charlatan n A quack; a person who pretends to have knowledge about a subject
chary adj Cautious; wary; showing forethought.
chasm n An abyss; a deep crevice; a huge drop.
chaste adj Being morally pure; virginal; abstaining from illicit sexual acts.
chastise v To punish; to criticize severely; to make fun of and to humiliate; to censure.
chastisement n Harsh censure.
chatterbox adj A person who talks an excessive amount; an extremely talkative person.
cherubic adj Innocent; like an angel.
chicanery n Intended trickery; premeditated perception.
chichi adj Trendy; popular.
chide v To scold; to censure.
chisel n A sharp steel tool used for shaping materials, most often wood or stone.
chivalrous adj Courteous; loyal; faithful; brave.
choice adj Delicate; of very fine quality; the most preferable part.
choir n Group of people who sing together; an ensemble of people.
choleric adj Unpredictable; hot-tempered; grossly irritable.
choral adj Of or for a chorus or choir; related to or created for a performance by a choir or chorus.
chorale n A harmonized hymn often sung in a church.
chore n A routinely performed task; something that is performed daily.
choreography n The art of representing dances in written symbols; a combination of movements which make up a dance.
chronicle v To report; to tabulate; to record in chronological order.
chuckle v To laugh quietly; to laugh in a restrained manner.
churlish adj Rude; offensive, not easy to manage.
cider n An alcoholic drink made from apples.
cinder n A badly burned substance incapable of being burned again.
circumspect adj Cautious; taking action only after careful thought.
circumstantial adj Incidental; not directly relevant; based on circumspect evidence, but otherwise not proving a point.
circumvent v To outmaneuver; to outwit; to avoid.
citation n A summons to appear in court; a specific reference to a particular event, person, or idea.
cite v To quote; to summon or give a summons to.
cite v To seize the property of a person so as to compel and force the payment of a debt.
civil adj Not military nor religious; courteous.
clairvoyant adj Having foresight; intuitive; discerning.
clamber v To climb by crawling with difficulties; to creep.
clamor v To shout; to discuss or complain with a great deal of commotion.
clandestine adj Kept or done in secret.
clap v To strike the palms of the hands together with a sudden and loud sound; to come together suddenly with a sharp, striking sound.
clarion n A shrill, or trumpet-like sound; an ancient trumpet.
clasp v To hold; to embrace and to hold within the arms.
claustrophobia n The fear of being in closed placed; the fear of being restrained.
cleaver n A heavy broad-bladed hatchet.
clinch v To come to grips; to secure; to hold fast.
clipper n A ship build for great speed.
clique n A small exclusive group of people; a collection of people with a common purpose.
clod n Lump, esp. of clay or earth; a dull, stupid person
cloister n A monastery or convent.
cloture n An official procedure in which debate is stopped and a vote is taken.
cloying adj Excessively distasteful; overly rich and sweet.
coagulation n The process of forming semisolid clumps in a liquid.
coalesce v To combine; to fuse; to come together.
coalition n A partnership; a union or group of people, countries, states, etc., with a common cause.
coda n A concluding section of a musical or literary composition.
coddle v To treat gently; indulge excessively; pamper; to baby.
codicil n An amendment to a will; a later addition to a will that adds or otherwise clarifies earlier provisions.
codify v To classify; to arrange and enumerate for the purpose of making a law.
coerce v To compel by the use of force.
coercion v The use of force in an attempt to compel someone to do something which otherwise they wouldn't consider or want to do.
cogent adj Convincing; believable.
cogitate v To ponder; to think about intently.
cognitive adj Pertaining to the mental process; of or related to a certain style of thinking.
cognizance n An understanding or knowledge about something.
cognizant adj Fully aware; conscious; informed.
cohere v To stick together; to be sound; to be without faults.
cohesion n Tendency to keep together or stick together; the intermolecular forces that hold liquid or solid molecules together.
coiffure n A hairstyle; a particular arrangement of a person's hair.
coincidence n The chance occurrence of two or more seemingly unconnected events occurring together.
collaborate v To work together; to cooperate; to work towards a common goal.
collegial adj Marked by power that is vested equally among a group of individuals or colleagues.
collier n A coal miner; a ship used for the transport of coal.
colligate v To tie together; to place in a group.
collins n A tall iced drink made with gin or other alcohol and which also includes lime or lemon juice.
collop n A portion or slice of meat, usually bacon or ham.
colloquy n A conversation; an exchange of words.
collude v To plot or to conspire.
collusion n A secret agreement, usually for a treacherous purpose.
colonial adj Pertaining to a colony; referring to a locale or project whose goal it is to explore a region.
colossal adj Immense; huge; gigantic.
colossus n A gigantic statue; a person or thing of great size or importance.
coma n A prolonged state of unconsciousness caused by disease, poison, or a severe injury.
comatose adj In a coma; extremely sleepy; exhibiting no response to stimuli.
combustible adj Able to be burned; easily set on fire.
comely adj Attractive; agreeable; having a soothing, pleasing appearance.
comestible adj Something fit to be eaten; edible; suitable for human consumption.
comeuppance n A well-deserved punishment or misfortune; a rebuke; a penalty.
comity n Courtesy; civility.
commemorate v To honor; to serve as a memorial.
commiserate v To feel or express sympathy for; to express sorrow.
commodious adj Spacious; ample; comfortable, but not necessarily ornate.
communal adj In common; public; pertaining or related to a commune; shared among many people.
commune n A community in which chores and income are shared among all the members.
compact n An agreement; a contract.
compartment n One of the many parts into which a larger, enclosed space is divided.
compelling adj Overpowering; irresistible in effect; holding one's attention.
compilation n A list of information; a collection; a group of items in a tabular form.
complacency n A sense of self-satisfaction; smugness.
complaisance n The quality of complying; obliging; having a willingness to please.
complaisant adj Eagerness to please others; obliging to the wishes and needs of other people.
compliant adj Acting in accordance with a rule, order, or the wishes or others; yielding.
complicity n Participation; involvement in a questionable act or a crime; partnership in illegal activities.
component n An element; an ingredient.
compost n A mixture of decaying organic matter.
composure n Mental calmness; assurance of mind.
comprehend v To understand; to know and to be able to manipulate.
comprehensive adj Broad; thorough; inclusive; all- encompassing.
compromise v To put at risk; to endanger.
compulsion n A strong desire that is difficult to control; an irresistible impulse.
compulsive adj Tending to take actions or to make decisions without thought or contemplation.
compulsory adj Obligatory; something that must be done.
compunction n Remorse; uneasiness caused by guilt.
concave adj Curved inwards.
conceal v To hide; to keep hidden; to keep from view.
concede v To admit; to give in; to yield.
concentric adj Having a common center; radiating out from a common point.
conception n The beginning; the budding of an idea or event.
concession n A conceding; something that yields; a privilege.
conciliatory adj Tending to reconcile; soothing; calming.
conclave n A private meeting; a secret organization.
concoct v To make up; to create and to prepare.
concomitant n That which accompanies.
concord n An agreement; harmony.
concourse n A common meeting place; an area where people come together.
concupiscent adj Lustful; sensual.
concupiscible adj Desirable; driven by sexual lust or desire.
concurrent adj Happening at the same time; in agreement.
condole v To express condolences; to express sympathy for.
condone v To overlook; forgive; give tacit approval; to excuse or to otherwise ignore.
conducive adj Contributing to a cause or idea; helpful.
conduit n A passageway, usually for liquid; an aqueduct; a tube or pipe for the purpose of transporting water.
confiscate v To seize; to assume possession of by means of formal or legal means.
conflagration n A great, disastrous fire.
conflate v To combine; to fuse.
confluence n The joining or flowing together of two items; a place where to rivers meet.
confound v To confuse; to perplex; to puzzle.
confute v To disprove; to argue against.
congeal v To become rigid; to turn stiff and solid.
congeal v To coagulate; to clump; to coalesce.
congenial adj Pleasant; friendly; agreeable, compatible.
congenital adj Existing at birth; something that is manifest from the very beginning; inherent.
congested adj Full; crowded; muddy; confused.
conglomerate n A corporation made up of several different companies, all of which focus on different types of business; a large business group.
conglomeration n A mass of material that clings together; a big mess of one item.
congruent adj In agreement; harmonious; corresponding.
conjecture n A surmise; a guess.
conjugal adj Pertaining to marriage.
connivance n Fiegned ignorance; pretense of ignorance of something wrong.
connotation n The secondary meaning of a word or statement.
connubial adj Pertaining to marriage or the matrimonial state.
consanguineous adj Having a common ancestor; relationship by blood.
consanguinity n Kinship; relationship by birth, blood, or a common ancestor.
conscientious adj Thorough; scrupulous; in accordance with principles.
consecrate v To dedicate; to sanctify; to declare as sacred.
consensus n A general agreement; opinion reached by a group or decided upon by a group of people.
conservatory n A school of music or drama.
consign v To commit; to give to somebody else for official safekeeping or confinement.
console v To comfort; to provide support in a time of need; to provide sympathy for.
consonant adj Harmonious; in agreement.
consort v To associate with; to keep company.
conspicuous adj Readily visible; easily seen; extraordinary and noticeable.
conspiracy n A plot; a secret plan against the law, usually by two or more people.
consternation n A surprise; a great shock; dismay.
constituency n The set of voters that are represented by a single political official.
constraint n A restraint; something that prevents progress or holds back.
construe v To explain; to interpret; to infer.
contagion n An infection; a contamination.
contemn v To scorn; to censure; to defy.
contemplate v To examine; to think deeply about.
contempt n Scorn; disdain; evil desire to do harm.
contend v To struggle with; to compete with; to argue; to make a stance.
contentious adj Tending to quarrel; controversial; argumentative.
contest v To dispute; argue about the rightness of.
contiguous adj Touching; neighboring; on the side; abutting.
contravene v To contradict; to oppose; violate; to get in the way of.
contrite adj Filled with deep sorrow; expressing remorse.
contumacious adj Insubordinate; rebellious; alienated; headstrong.
contumely n Contemptuous treatment; harsh language.
conundrum n A difficult problem; a riddle.
convalesce v To recuperate from an illness; to recover.
convene v To come together; to call to order.
converge v To meet; to come together; to come within close proximity.
converse adj The opposite; reversed in order or relation.
convert n A person who has made a switch from one religion or opinion to another.
convex adj Curving outward; bulging.
conviction n A firm belief.
convivial adj Pleasantly merry; festive; gay; good-spirited; jovial.
convoke v To summon; to bring together; to convene; to call to meeting.
convulsion n Uncontrollable shaking; a violent reaction which usually involves the entire body.
copious adj Plentiful; characterized by excess.
coquetry n Dalliance; flirtation; an exuberant show of admiration.
coquette n A flirtatious woman.
cordon n A line of fortifications which is meant to prevent access; a blockade.
cornice n Ornamental molding that sits atop a column or pillar.
cornucopia n An abundant supply; an oversupply.
corporeal adj Referring to the body rather than to the spiritual; material.
corpus n A collection; the entirety of.
corpuscle n A minute particle; any small cell, as for example a red blood cell or a lymph cell.
correlate v To define a relation; to find a similarity or other attribute which makes one object similar to another.
correlation n A significant relationship; a similarity.
corrode v To gradually wear away, usually because of some chemical.
corrosive adj Fierce; eating away; tending to be destructive.
corrugated adj Wrinkled; ridged.
coruscate v To sparkle; to flash; to reflect brightly.
cosmetic adj Dealing only with the outside appearance; superficial; without significance.
cosmorama n A type of art exhibit.
coterie n A group of people with a common purpose and who meet socially on a regular basis; a clique.
coterminous adj Coincident in time, scope, or duration.
counterfeit adj Forgery; fake.
countermand v To cancel; to reverse a previous command; to recall.
counterpart n A companion; somebody or something that completes another.
countervail v To balance; to compensate for; to counteract.
coup n A sudden attack; a successful takeover.
court v To seek and to attempt to gain the favor of; to invite and to plead; to desire.
courtly adj Polite; exhibiting the characteristics and mannerisms of a courteous knight or loyal subject.
covenant n A agreement between two people or between two parties.
covert adj Clandestine; secret.
covetous adj Desirous; lascivious.
cow v To intimidate; to overcome with a feeling of awe; to destroy the courage of.
cozen v To cheat; to hoodwink; to swindle; to deceive.
cram v To force into a small space; stuff; to fill tightly or too full.
cramped adj Limited in space.
crass adj Unrefined; rude; undiscriminating.
crave v To desire intensely.
craven adj Cowardly; pusillanimous.
credence n Belief, support.
creed n A system of religious beliefs; a doctrine.
crepuscular adj Pertaining to the time when day is changing into night or night into day; not bright.
crescendo n The increase in the volume or intensity of a musical composition.
crestfallen adj Dejected; dispirited; distraught; without determination or drive.
crevice n A crack; a fissure; a hole in the ground.
criteria n A standard, or standards, that are used in judging or in deciding the worth or value of an item.
crockery n Cups, plates, or other eating and serving dishes that are made from clay.
cruciverbalist n A person who is a word enthusiast; a person who loves crossword puzzles.
crypt n A secret vault, usually used for burial or to store valuable or secret items.
cryptic adj Mysterious; hidden; hard to understand.
cryptonym n A secret word; a code word.
cue n A signal; a hint or a reminder; an indication.
culinary adj Relating to the art of cooking; of or pertaining to the kitchen.
cull v To pick out from among many; to reject; to select.
culmination n The highest point; the climax.
culprit n The person responsible for a crime; someone who perpetuates breaking the law.
cult n A religious sect, often considered extremist in nature, with beliefs that are grossly different from the established norms practiced by traditional religious groups.
cumber v To weigh down or to burden; to get in the way; to hamper.
cumbersome adj Burdensome; heavy; awkward.
cumulative adj Amassed over time; increasing by the repeated addition of parts.
cunctation n Procrastination or delay; tardiness.
cupidity n Extreme greed or desire, especially for wealth.
cur n A mongrel dog; a mean or cowardly person.
curandera n A spiritual or herb doctor; a woman who practice folk medicine.
curator n A collector; a manager.
cure v To preserve; to maintain; to treat with salt or with smoke to prevent from spoiling.
curmudgeon n Somebody who has a bad temper; somebody who is grumpy and unsociable; a person who holds on to stubborn ideas and refuses to listen to others.
curriculum n A plan of study; a group of related courses which are mean to be taken in series.
cursive adj In a flowing style.
cursory adj Brief; casual; hastily done; haphazard.
curtail v To shorten; to reduce.
cynosure n An object of general attention; the thing that is at the center of
dabble v To work in a non-committed fashion; to action in a frivolous manner.
dainty adj Delicate; difficult to satisfy.
dally v To toy with; to trifle with; to deal with without seriousness; to waste time.
damn v To condemn; to punish; to criticize with an intent to harm.
dank adj Damp and unpleasant.
dapper adj Neat; trim; sophisticated looking.
dappled adj Spotted or blotchy.
daredevil n Someone who takes reckless chances; somebody who seeks thrills; a risk- taker.
darn v To repair a cloth; to mend; to weave threads across.
dart v To move quickly; to jolt; to zip back and forth.
dawdle v Loiter; to hang around; to doing nothing and to waste time.
daze v To stun; to bemuse.
dearth adj Scarcity; shortage; a lack of.
debacle n A disaster; a breakup; an unsuspecting calamity.
debase v To degrade; to lessen or decline in purity; to reduce the quality of.
debilitate v To weaken and to make less effective or functional.
debonair adj Charmingly dressed; having the intent to please.
debut n A first public appearance; a presentation where something is unveiled.
decadal adj Of or relating to a period of ten years; referring to a decade.
decadence n Decay; a state of deterioration or decline.
deciduous adj Falling off during a specific season; characterized by shedding.
decimate v To kill; to destroy a large part of.
decipher v To decode; to translate from an obscure or secret code into a more intelligible one.
decline v To refuse politely.
declivity n A downward slope; a gradient.
decomposition n The process of rotting; the process which causes complex organic materials to break down into simple inorganic elements.
decorous adj Appropriate in behavior and appearance; with proper conduct.
decrepit adj Dilapidated; weak; wanting.
decry v To express strong disapproval of; to condemn.
deducible adj Able to be deduce; capable of being reasoned about in a logical manner.
deed n An official document that details an agreement or which designates ownership of something.
deem v To consider; to judge.
defalcate v To misuse monetary funds; to embezzle.
defame v To harm a person's reputation; to speak badly about; to highlight flaws; to slander.
default v Failure to perform a task; to expire at something; to neglect.
defect n A shortcoming; a malfunction; an error, most often minor.
defection n The act of deserting.
defenestrate v To throw out the window.
defiance n Blatant disobedience or resistance.
definitely adj Without a doubt; clearly.
definitive adj Authoritative; decisive.
deflect v To turn aside; turn away from a straight course; to return.
defray v To pay; to assume the payment of.
deft adj Neat; skillful; indicating talent or skill.
defunct adj No longer in use or existence; expired; past its prime.
degenerate v To worsen; to lose quality; to deteriorate.
degust v To savor; to taste with appreciation.
dehumanize v To remove the human qualities from; to make animal-like; to portray as brutal, barbaric, or wholly insensitive.
dehydrate v To remove water from; dry out.
deign v To condescend; to stoop down to; to assume accordance with one's skills and/or dignity.
deipnosophist n A person who is a skilled conversationalist, especially during social occasions.
deipnosophist n A person with excellent dinner-table conversation skills.
delectable adj Pleasing to the senses; very pleasant; tasty.
deleterious adj Causing harm.
deliberate v To consider; to ponder; to cogitate.
delineate v To enumerate or to depict; to specifically separate or to sketch out into distinct parts.
deliquesce v To melt; to become liquid.
deliquescent adj Tending to melt.
delirium n A state of mental confusion.
delta n The area of a river where it enters the ocean; any area of a river where it joins another body of water and where there is resulting sand, deposits, or rocks.
deluge n A flood; a rush of water.
delusion n A false belief; a hallucination; a perceived notion that is not grounded in reality.
delusive adj Marked by deception; false or delusional; misleading.
demagogue n A fanatic; somebody who arises the emotions of a group of people so as to attain political prowess; a leader who incites rebellion.
demand v To ask for with conviction; to claim with an intent to receive.
demean v To disgrace; to humiliate.
demeanor n Behavior; the characteristic manner of a person.
demented adj Not adhering to the norm; insane.
demerit n A fault; a bad quality; a mark against a person who has done something illegal or morally unjust.
demoralize v To corrupt; to lessen the morale of; to make to give up hope.
demotic adj Of or for ordinary people; popular.
demure adj Grave; quiet; shy and reserved.
denigrate v To defame; to provide a negative opinion of.
denizen n An inhabitant or resident; regular visitor or somebody who is a citizen.
denotation n The meaning of a word; the most basic or literal definition.
denouement n An outcome or solution; the unraveling of a plot; the final resolution.
denounce v To condemn; to criticize; to give proof against.
dependable adj Reliable; trustworthy; able to be trusted; reliable; trustworthy.
depict v To portray; to paint; to demonstrate.
deplore adj To regret strongly; to express sorrow and severe disapproval for something.
deport v To send out of the country; to force to leave.
deposition n Testimony under oath; the dethroning of a ruled.
depravity n Corruption; a degenerate act; wickedness.
deprecate v To give a negative opinion; to protest; to belittle; to strongly disapprove.
depredation n Plundering; the act of destruction.
deputize v To act as a substitute; to empower a person to have authority to manage when the leading person is away.
derelict adj Negligent; not performing as one should; neglecting of duties.
deride v To ridicule; to speak about or to treat with contempt; to make fun of.
derision n Ridicule; mockery; contemptuous laughter.
derivative adj Not original; copied or borrowed from another source; derived.
dermatologist n A person who studies and who treats disorders of the skin.
derogate v To stray from a normal course of action; to act contrary to what is expected; to deviate from normal modes of conduct.
desalinize v To remove salt from.
descant n An additional melody that is sung above the principal melody.
descend v To go down; to attack.
descent v Going down; to visit or to attach; to come down upon.
desiccant n A substance, usually a powder, which is used to absorb moisture.
desiccate v To dry up; to shrink; to remove water.
desideratum n Something that is highly desired; something that is absolutely necessary.
desolate adj Abandoned and deserted; lacking life; without any prospects of improving.
desperate v Without hope; deprived of any positive prospects; despairing.
despoil v To plunder; to rob.
despondent adj Without any chance of a better future; gloomy, having no hope.
despot n A tyrant; a harsh ruler; somebody who is overly authoritative.
desuetude n A condition of cessation; a state of disuse.
desultory adj Aimless; haphazard; digressing at random; unsteady.
detached adj Removed; free from emotional involvement; physically separate.
deter v To discourage; to get in the way; to hinder.
deterrent n Anything that discourages or deters; something that prevents further action or interferes with progress.
detrimental adj Harmful and/or damaging.
deviate v To move away or veer from the expected path.
devious adj Erratic; straying from the truth or from a straight course.
devolution v The passing of property from one person to another, as by hereditary succession.
devolve v To deputize; to pass duties on to somebody else.
devotee n An ardent supporter; an enthusiastic follower.
devout v Pious; overly religious; earnest; dedicated.
dexterous adj Skillful; Able to use both hands equally well.
dialectical adj Pertaining to the art of talking and of debating.
diaphanous adj Sheer (of cloth); transparent; gauzy.
diatribe n A harsh scolding; an invective; strong verbal abuse.
dichotomy v The division into two separate entities; the splitting of a group; branching into two parts.
diction n The specific choice and use of words in speech or writing; exceptional clarity in speech and writing.
didactic adj Intended to teach a moral lesson; teaching; instructional.
differentiate v To distinguish between two or more items.
diffidence n Shyness; lack of self-confidence.
diffuse adj Overly wordy; excessively verbose; rambling.
dilapidated adj Falling to pieces; in a bad condition; ruined; neglected.
dilemma n A situation that requires a choice between equally unfavorable options.
diligence n Continued determination; steadiness of effort; persistence.
din n Continued loud noise; a tumultuous clamor.
dinghy n A small boat.
dingy adj Dirty and dull.
dint n Means; effort; force.
diorama n A three-dimensional scene molded from wood, plastic or other material, depicting a scene from nature or history against a painted backdrop.
dipsomania n An uncontrollable craving for an alcoholic drink.
dirge n A funeral song; a slow mournful piece of music sung over a dead person often to commemorate that person's life.
disabuse v To correct a false impression; to free from false ideas.
disaffected adj Rebellious; resentful of authority or of laws.
disallow v To reject; to refuse to allow; to brandish as incorrect or inappropriate.
disapprobation n A statement or expression of strong disapproval; a condemnation.
disavowal n Denial; disclaiming; refusal.
disband v To dissolve; to disperse a group; to break up and separate.
disburse v To pay out, as in money; to divide up and to distribute.
discerning adj Quick and observant; having insight and keen knowledge; very perceptive.
disciple n A follower; a student.
discomfit v To frustrate; to embarrass or confuse.
discompose v To disturb a person's composure; to ruffle.
discord n Conflict; without harmony or agreement.
discount v To disregard.
discountenance n Disfavor; disapproval.
discourse n A formal discussion; a conversation or oration which addresses a serious, academic point.
discrepancy n Without consistency or agreement; confusion about the facts; a difference of opinions.
discrete adj Separate; unconnected; distinct.
discretion n Prudence; ability to judge accurately and precisely.
discriminate v To distinguish; to set aside on the basis of preference.
discriminating adj Discerning; able to separate into different groups; referring to an ability to notice differences between two or more things.
discursive adj Digressing; rambling; not concise.
disdain v To treat with scorn; to despise; to look at with contempt.
disdain v To loon look on with contempt or to consider unworthy.
disembark v To leave; to head out; to go ashore from a ship; to unload.
disenfranchise v To deprive of a right or privilege, especially the right to vote.
disengage v To uncouple; to separate from.
disfigure v To change the appearance of, usually for the worse; to spoil.
dishabille n A casual manner; the condition of being poorly dressed.
dishearten v To discourage; to depress; to dampen ones hopes.
disheveled adj Untidy; unkempt; dirty.
disinclination adj Unwillingness; reluctance.
disingenuous adj Not naive; not candid; lacking in sincerity; sophisticated.
disjointed adj Not connected; without a common thread or having no coherence.
dislodge v To cause to move; to force from a position of rest; to separate from.
dismal adj Causing or showing gloom; sad; miserable.
dismember v To cut into small pieces; to cut apart; to remove or detach from the a larger whole.
dismiss v To eliminate from contention; to release; to no longer consider.
disparity n Difference; condition of inequality.
dispassionate adj Calm; impartial; not affected by personal feelings.
dispense v To give out; to prepare and to distribute.
disperse v To scatter.
dispirited adj Lacking in spirit; discouraged.
disputatious adj Argumentative; fond of argument; willing to argue.
disquisition n A formal systematic inquiry; a dissertation.
dissection n The analysis of an object, idea, etc.; a detailed examination.
dissemble v To disguise; to hide the real nature of; to pretend.
disseminate v To distribute; to spread; to scatter.
dissident adj Dissenting; rebellious.
dissimulate v To pretend; conceal by feigning; to hide.
dissonance n Discord; a disagreeable sound; lack of agreement.
distend v To expand; to become larger; to swell in size.
distill v To refine; to concentrate; to separate out the most important parts.
distinct adj Unique; clearly different; one-of-a- kind.
distort v To twist; to falsely recount; to misrepresent.
distraught adj Distracted; grossly upset.
diurnal adj On a daily basis; belonging or occurring during the day.
diva n A opera singer; a prima Donna; an idol.
divagate v To digress; to stray; to lose clarity.
diverge v To go astray; to vary.
divestiture n The state of being deprived; something that has been divested.
docket n A list of things that are slated to be done; a program that delimits the items that need to be addressed.
doctrinaire adj Fanatical; impractical; without regard to practical considerations.
document v To keep track; to provide evidence for; to keep track or to tally in an effort to prove or disprove.
doff v To take off; to remove.
dogmatic adj Opinionated; arbitrary; doctrinal; pertaining to a doctrine or family of beliefs accepted as authoritative .
dolt n A stupid person.
dominant adj Having the most influence; high and easily seen.
domineer v To rule over tyrannically; to exercise power over somebody else.
doom n A particularly bad fate; a person's ruin; the end.
dorsal adj Pertaining to the back or upper-side of an animal.
dossier n A collection of documents on a specific subject or person.
dotage n Senility; a decline of mental abilities.
doula n A person who provides various forms of non-medical support (physical and emotional) while a woman is giving childbirth.
dour adj Sullen; dark; gloomy; obstinate.
douse v To wet thoroughly; to immerse in water.
dowdy adj Untidy; unfashionable; slovenly.
downcast adj Discouraged; disheartened; sad; dejected.
dowry n The money, estate, or property that a bride brings to her husband upon marriage.
drab adj Dull and boring; without enthusiasm.
draconian adj Extremely severe or unusually cruel.
dragoon v To coerce or to force into action.
dramatize v To present in a dramatic or melodramatic way.
drift v To be carried along by currents or the wind; to purposely move from place to place.
drivel n Nonsense; foolishness.
droll adj Queer; amusing; waggish.
drone v To talk in a dull manner; to murmur.
droop v To bend or hang downward; to become week.
drowsiness n A feeling of sleepiness or disorientation.
drudgery n Hard unpleasant work, usually labor- intensive; menial work.
dubious adj Questionable; causing doubt; of uncertain origin; open to suspicion.
ductile adj Able to be changed; malleable; pliable; easily formed into a shape; flexible.
dulcet adj Melodious; harmonious; pleasant to the sense of hearing.
dull adj Not bright; cloudy; overcast; boring.
dummy n An imitation of a real object; a substitute.
duplicity n Intended deception; deceitfulness in speech or manners.
dynamic adj Energetic; vigorously active; constantly changing.
dyslexia n Any of a number of various reading disorders in which a person is not able to interpret spatial relationships or to integrate auditory and visual information.
dystopia
earmark v To set aside a sum of money for a particular purpose.
earn v To gain for the performance of service; to acquire; to deserve.
ebullience n An outburst of positive feeling; enthusiasm; liveliness.
ebullient adj Showing excitement; overflowing with enthusiasm.
eccentric adj Odd or unconventional; bizarre.
eccentricity n The quality of being odd; the deviation from normal or established customs.
ecclesiastic adj Pertaining to the church.
ecdysiast n A prostitute; a stripper.
eclipse v To surpass; to overcome; to become better or stronger; to take over.
ecliptic n The path of the sun as it passes across the sky.
ecosystem n An ecological community, including animals, plants, bacteria, etc, together with its environment.
ecstasy n Rapture; a heightened feeling of joy; an overpowering emotion.
eddy n A swirling, fast-moving current of water or air.
edict n A formal decree issued by a government.
edify v To instruct; to dictate morally; to spiritually elevate.
efface v To rub out; to remove the surface of.
effective adj Producing the desired effect; producing a noticeable response; striking.
effectual adj Able to produce the desired effect; valid.
effeminate adj Having womanly traits.
effendi n A title of respect; a person who is a member of the aristocracy.
effervescence n High spirits; the sparkling part of a drink that is caused by carbonation or fermentation.
effete adj Not capable of producing young or offspring.
effigy n A likeness or image of a hated person made of wood, paper, or stone.
effluvium n A noxious, foul smelling odor; a harmful invisible gas.
effulgent adj Brilliant; sparkling; shining brightly.
egoism n Excessive interest in one self; selfishness.
egotistical adj Self-centered; egocentric.
egregious adj Notorious; conspicuously bad; shocking.
egress n An exit; an opening through which one may leave.
eidetic adj Having extraordinarily accurate and vivid recall of visual images.
elaborate v To give more information; to expand; to give more detail.
elaboration v Adding details, giving more information.
elated adj Excited; joyful; filled with enthusiasm and good spirit.
elegiac adj Referring to an elegy; involving mourning.
elicit v To draw out; to purposely anger or convince to action.
elixir n A magical medicine; something that can cure; a panacea.
elliptical adj Shaped like or resembling an oval; ambiguous.
eloquence n Skillful use of language.
elucidate v To explain; to make known.
emaciate v To make thin; to become weak gradually.
emaciated adj Thin and wasted, usually because of a lack of food.
embargo n A ban on commerce or other activity; a decision to stop the selling and buying of goods from a specific country or group of people.
embark v To begin; to go forth; to start a trip or journey.
embellish v To make beautiful; to adorn.
embellish v To adorn; to make ornate; to enhance.
embezzle v To use in a wrong way for one's own benefit; to steal and to use inappropriately.
emblazon v To decorate a shield or a flag with heraldic images.
embody v To bring to life; to be in a bodily form; to include.
embrace v To adopt; to accept; to allow entrance to.
emend v To correct; to edit, in an attempt to fix errors.
emetic adj Something that induces vomiting.
eminent adj Rising above others; lofty; distinguished; well-known; superior.
emollient n A soothing remedy; something that softens.
empirical adj Based on experience; provable by experiment.
enact v To make a bill into law.
enamel n The hard outer surface of the teeth; a protective coating on metal, glass, wood, or other surface; a protective coating.
enamored v To fill with love; to captivate.
encapsulate v To enclose in a vesicle.
encipher v To encode; to convert a message into secret code.
enclave n A territory enclosed within another territory; any group that is isolated from all others.
encomiastic adj Praising; eulogistic; flattering.
encomium n A glowing praise of something or someone; a eulogy.
encompass v To surround; to include; to contain all relevant areas or ideas.
encumber v To weigh down, burden; to hinder, impede.
encumbrance n A burden that gets in the way; a barrier that impedes progress.
endearing adj Making dear; invoking feelings of affection.
endearment v The act of showing affection or fondness.
endemic adj Prevailing among a specific group of people or in a specific area or country; peculiar to a particular region or people.
endemic adj Native; aboriginal; characteristic to a particular location or group of people.
endorse v To approve; to give support; to agree with.
energize v To revitalize; to inject with energy; to make active; to animate.
enfranchise v To give somebody the rights of citizenship, especially the right to vote.
engage v To confront and to fight; to enter into contact; to interlock; to participate.
engaged adj Employed; busy; requiring one's attention.
enhance v To increase; to make greater.
enjoin v To direct somebody to do something; to command; to legally forbid somebody to do something.
enlist v To join, particularly the armed forcesjoin the armed forces; to engage.
enliven v To animate; to cause a change to occur; to cause into motion.
enmesh v To catch within a new.
ennui n Boredom; listlessness; dissatisfaction because of a lack of interest.
enormity adj Hugeness; excessive wickedness; of a great size, usually referring to a crime.
enrapture v To fill with delight; to please intensely.
enrich v To make rich; to improve the quality of; to make more dense.
ensconce v To settle comfortably; place in a secure place.
ensign n A flag or a banner; a badge which confirms identity or rank; a sign or symbol.
ensign n A flag on a ship to show nationality; a badge of office or power; an emblem.
ensue v To follow; to happen or become of as a result.
entail v To involve; to designate; to allow.
entangle v To place into a condition of difficulty; to entwine and to make complicated.
enterprising adj Having initiative and showing enterprise and drive.
enthral v To please greatly; to tantalize; to hold spellbound.
enthrall v To capture; enslave; captivate; to hold one's attention, fully.
entice v To persuade; to tempt or to coerce.
entourage n A group of people who travel together in support of a single purpose; a group of attendants.
entrance v To case a spell upon; to fill with a specific vision or set of emotions; to impress upon.
entreat v To plead; to ask earnestly; to approach somebody and to appeal for help, directions, support, etc.
enumerate v To list; mention one by one; to count off.
envisage v To envision; to contemplate; to form in one's mind.
ephemeral adj Short-lived; fleeting; about to expire.
epic n A heroic poem or novel detailing and celebrating the feats of a hero; grand; magnificent.
epicure n A connoisseur of food and drink; somebody with refined tasting abilities; a gourmet.
epicurean adj Related or devoted to pleasure; pertaining to sensuous enjoyment.
epigram n A witty thought or saying, usually short and intended to make light of a common situation.
epistemologist n A person who is concerned with the study of knowledge.
epistle n A formal letter; a written communication, often of instructive or didactic nature.
epitaph n An inscription on a tombstone; an inscription or short poem in memory of a dead person.
epithet n A phrase used to describe a person or thing; a descriptive phrase to characterize a person.
epoch n A period of time.
eponym n A word derived from a person's name.
equable adj Steady and regular; free from variations.
equestrian adj Pertaining to horseback riding.
equilibrium n Balance of opposing forces; balance of the mind; equanimity; a stable situation.
equipoise n Balance; balancing force; equilibrium.
equitable adj Fair; impartial; honest; unprejudiced.
equivocal adj Having a double or doubtful meaning; suspicious; uncertain.
equivocate v To deceive by using unclear language.
eradicate v To wipe out; to get rid of; to clean up.
ergophobia n A fear or work.
erotic adj Pertaining to passionate love; of or resembling sexual love.
errant adj Wandering; straying from proper moral standards; moving around aimlessly.
erratic adj Irregular; characterized by unpredictable behavior.
erroneous adj Mistaken; wrong; incorrect; faulty.
eructation n The act of belching; a belch.
erudite adj scholarly; learned; full of knowledge.
erudite adj Learned; characterized as scholarly.
escapade n An adventure; flighty conduct; an activity that disobeys rules; a carefree episode.
eschatological adj Pertaining to end-matters; referring to the final state.
escutcheon n A ceremonial shield; a coat of arms; a protective, ornate plate.
esoteric adj Hard to understand; known only to a few chosen individuals.
espy v To see unexpectedly; to suddenly notice.
essence n The core; the most important component; intrinsic property.
esteem n Respect and gratitude.
estimable adj Admirable; deserving of praise.
etch v To make a rough drawing; to sketch; to make an imprint.
ethereal adj Heavenly; pertaining to non-earthly matters; airy or tenuous.
ethnology n The study of humankind and human cultures; the study of the different races of human beings.
ethos n Individuality; morality; the fundamental character or spirit of a culture.
etymology n The study or the origin of a word; the study of the different parts of a word.
eugenic n The study of hereditary improvement of the human race.
eulogistic adj Praising; full of eulogy; complimentary.
eulogy n An expression of praise, often at the time of a person's death.
euphemism n A mellow, mild expression that is used in place of an unpleasant one.
euphony n A sweet sound; a pleasing combination of words or phrases.
evanescent adj Fleeting; vanishing; lasting for only a brief moment more.
evict v To expel a tenant; to force to leave a house by law.
evince v To show clearly; to prove; to reveal.
evoke v To call up; to bring out; to summon.
ewe n A female sheep.
exacerbate v To make worse; to aggrevate; to enbitter or infuriate.
exact v To obtain by force; to remove; to demand.
exacting adj Overly demanding.
exalt v To raise in rank; to praise highly; to glorify.
exasperate v To make worse; to annoy; to irritate.
except v To exclude; to leave out.
exclaim v To cry out suddenly; to shout out.
excoriate v To scold harshly; to denounce severely; to censure strongly.
excrete v To expel from the body; to pass.
exculpate v To clear from blame or guilt; to clear from a charge.
execrable adj Extremely bad; detestable; abominable.
execrate adj To curse; express abhorrence for; to detest; to loathe.
execute v To put into effect; to carry out.
exegesis n An explanation of a text; a critical analysis.
exemplify v To show by example; to furnish an example; to illustrate.
exertion n Expenditure of a great deal of physical work.
exhale v To breathe out; to rest; to feel a sigh of relief.
exhaustive adj Complete; covering all aspects.
exhilarating adj Invigorating; refreshing and exciting.
exigency n An crisis; an emergency; a state of matter that needs immediate attention.
exiguity adj Scanty; small; a dire lack.
exogenous adj Originating externally; arising from a source outside the organism or the cell.
exonerate v To acquit; to free from blame; to release from guilt.
exorbitant adj Excessive; abundant; exceeding reasonable bounds; above and beyond what is needed.
exorcise v To drive out (usually referring to evil spirits); to purge.
expatriate n A person who was deserted or left his native land.
expedient adj Likely to be useful; worthwhile; advantageous.
expedite v To hasten; to make go faster; to expedite.
expeditious adj Done with speed; quick.
expel v To extradite; to dismiss officially.
expenditure n A payment or expense.
expiate v To make amends; to correct; to atone.
expiation n The process of atonement or reparation for a wrong.
expletive n An interjection; a profane curse; a word or short phrase added to a sentence that has no meaning but is used to infer a strong opinion or emotion.
explicit adj Clear and succint; to the point; definite.
expository adj Explanatory in nature; serving to explain.
expostulate v To argue earnestly; to reason; to discuss with an intent to direct towards the correct answer.
expostulation n A protest; a remonstrance.
expound v Explain; to provide details for.
expropriate v To take possession of; to seize, often for the public good.
expunge v To cancel; to remove; to erase.
expurgate v To clean; to purge of bad content; to remove offensive parts of a publication.
exscind v To cut out or to cut away.
extemporaneous adj Not planned; impromptu.
extenuate v To lessen the seriousness of; to partially excuse; to make light of.
extinct adj Inactive; no longer fertile; past its prime.
extinguish v To put out; to wipe out; to make inoperative.
extol v To praise; to bestow honors upon.
extort v To obtain by threats; to attain information by violence or by threatening violence.
extramundane adj Situated or related to a region that is beyond the material world.
extraneous adj Not essential; irrelevant.
extrapolation n A projection; a conjecture or derivation; the result of using evidence to arrive at a novel solution or answer.
extricate v To free from bondage; to free from an entanglement.
extrinsic adj External; not essential or inherent; extraneous; foreign; exotic.
exude v Flow out slowly; to discharge at a slow pace.
exult v To rejoice; to feel extreme happiness.
facetious adj Joking; not serious; humorous and playful.
facile adj Easily accomplished; effortless.
facilitate v To bring about; to create or to entice; to cause to occur.
facsimile n A copy; a reproduction.
faction n A party of people with a common interest or purpose; a clique.
factitious adj Artificial; not authentic; produced artificially.
factotum n A handyman; a person who is skilled at and who can perform a wide range of jobs.
fallacious adj Based on erroneous information; false.
fallible adj Liable to error; capable of doing wrong.
fallow adj Land that has been plowed but in which nothing has yet been planted.
fanaticism n Excessive zeal; extreme devotion to a cause.
fancier n A person who breeds animals or plants, or who otherwise has a strong interest for something.
fanciful adj Whimsical; visionary; tending to imagine and to daydream.
farce n A broad comedy; a mockery; a humorous play composed of silly events.
farouche adj Fierce and wild; often reserved.
farraginous adj Miscellaneous
farrago n A mixture of items; a disorganized agglomeration of articles.
fashion v To give shape to; to create; to mold.
fastidious adj Fussy; overly picky and particular; difficult to please.
fathom v To comprehend; to investigate; to contemplate.
fathomless adj So deep that it cannot be measured or understood; unimaginable.
fatuous adj Smug, and unconsciously foolish; unreal.
fault n A weakness; a small error; a minor offense.
fauna n The animals of a period or region.
favela n A slum; scantily built shacks on the outskirts of a city, especially in Brazil.
favoritism n A display of partiality towards a specific, favorite, person.
fawning adj Extreme flattering; obsequious.
feat n Something that is difficult to do; something well done.
febrile adj Relating to fever.
feckless adj Lacking purpose; not capable of having responsibility; irresponsible.
fecund adj Fertile; producing offspring.
fecundity n Fertility; the quality of being fruitful; being very productive and producing many young.
feign v To pretend; to make believe.
feint n A trick; an act of deception intended to draw the attention away from a military maneuver.
felicitous adj Apt; well chosen; appropriate to the situation at hand.
felicity n Happiness; appropriateness; bliss.
felon n A person who is guilty of a serious crime.
feral adj Not domesticated; wild and potentially uncontrollable.
ferment v To agitate; to become excited; to stir up.
ferocity adj Extremely cruelty and viciousness, likened to that of a wild animal.
ferret v To discover; to make visible; to force out of hiding; to search and make known by persistent attempts.
fertile adj Productive; able to bear children; capable of producing many fruits, seeds, vegetables, etc.
fervent adj Ardent; zealous; enthusiastic; characterized with a desire to learn and inspired to action.
festive adj Joyous; filled with celebration; merry; of or relating to a festival or celebration.
festoon n A garland of leaves or flowers hoisted up in a loop, suspended from two points.
fetid adj Stinking; having a foul and offensive odor.
fetter v To shackle; to chain; to bind.
feud n A long lasting battle, usually between two rivaling factions, family sects, or relatives.
fiasco n A total failure; a debacle; a collapse.
fiat n A command; an arbitrary order; a decree.
fickle adj Something that is prone to change; not grounded; having no faith.
fictive adj Fictional; assumed; adopted in an attempt to mislead.
fidelity n Loyalty; accuracy; conjugal faithfulness.
figurative adj Not literal; metaphorical.
figurine n A small ornamental statue.
filch v To pilfer; to steal objects that are of little value.
filibuster v To block legislation in a lawmaking body by means of making very slow long speeches; to postpone or delay.
finale n Conclusion; the concluding part; the last piece.
finesse n The delicate and orderly way of correctly dealing with a situation or of handling objects; elegance and flair; proper diplomacy.
fingerpoint v To point a finger at; to accuse; to blame.
finicky adj Overly choosy; very particular.
finicky adj Overly particular; fussy; difficult to please.
finite adj Limited; having an end.
fission v The splitting or division of two objects, usually referring to the splitting of cells or of individual molecules.
fissure n A crack; an opening; a crevice.
fit n A sudden outburst of temper; a convulsion caused by epilepsy.
flag v Droop; grow feeble; decline in vigor or strength.
flagellate v To whip as part of a religious punishment or for sexual pleasure; to whip back and forth.
flagrant adj Conspicuously wicked; blatant; outrageous.
flail v To beat wildly; to thresh grain by hand; to slap; to strike quickly.
flak n Criticism; abuse.
flamboyant adj Ornate and expressive; elaborate; richly colored and highly visible.
fleece n A coat or the wool of a sheep.
flicker v To burn unsteadily; to waver back and forth.
flighty adj Whimsical; capricious and frivolous; tending to change ones mind frequently.
flippant adj Lacking respect; without seriousness.
flit v To fly or move lightly; to move quickly.
florescence n The condition or period of flowering.
flotilla n A group of small warships.
flotsam n Drifting wreckage; debris floating on the surface of the water.
flounder v To falter; to proceed clumsily or haphazardly.
fluctuate v To waver; to change constantly; to rise and fall.
fluent adj Smooth and eloquent; spoken, written, or otherwise performed with little effort.
flush n A quick and sudden rapid flow, usually of water.
fluster v To confuse; to make nervous; to bewilder.
fluted adj Having vertical parallel grooves.
flux n A flowing of material; a fluctuation; a state of uncertainty.
fodder n Food for cattle, horses, pigs, etc.; feed for livestock; food given to farm animals.
foil v To thwart; to defeat; to squelch.
foist v To impose upon another by coercion; to palm off; to insert improperly.
foliage n Leaves and branches; biomass.
foolhardy adj Reckless and daring; without logic; risky.
foppish adj Excessively vain about appearance.
forage v To scour the countryside for food; to search for supplies or nourishment.
foray n A blitz raid; a quick military advance.
forbear v To refrain from or to resist; to be patient.
forbearance n Patience; having the willingness to wait.
forbidding adj Appearing fierce and uninviting.
ford n A shallow place in a river which allows for easy passage; a place where a river can be crossed.
foresight n The ability to foresee future events; prudence in providing for the future.
forestall v To anticipate and to prevent by taking action ahead of time.
forge v To reproduce fraudulently and illegally.
formality n A particular habit that is done out of cermony or long-held beliefs or customs; an impracticality.
forswear v To renounce seriously or under oath.
forthright adj Straightforward and direct; to the point; frank and without unnecessary excess.
fortitude n Courage; strength of mind; resolve.
fortuitous adj Accidental; having happened by chance.
forward adj Presumptuous; daring; bold.
foster v To rear; to raise; to encourage; to promote.
foudroyant adj Studding; dazzling; having a grossly mesmerizing effect.
fracas n A quarrel; a noisy fight; a commotion.
fractious adj Complaining; bad-tempered; readily angered; peevish; irritable; quarrelsome.
fracture n A break, usually in a bone or pipe.
frame v To ensnare, to implicate.
franchise n A license to sell a product in a certain area; a license to open and run a new store for an already existing chain of stores.
frantic adj Wild and out of control; distraught from fear or worry.
fraudulent adj Cheating; illegal; deceitful.
freebooter n A pirate; a buccaneer; a person who goes about looking for plunder.
frenetic adj Frantic; overly excited.
fresco n Painting on wet plaster.
friction n A conflict in opinion; a clash that leads to an argument.
frieze n An ornamental carving on a wall, often depicting humans, animals, gods, and their interaction; the front facade of a classical building.
fringe n An edge; an ornamental border.
fritter v To waste; to reduce or to throw away; to squander.
frivolous adj Not serious; flippant; carefree.
frock n A loose garment or drape, usually worn by monks and/or others of the clergy.
frolic v To play merrily; to jump around happily.
frolicsome adj Gay; playful; merry; frisky; inclined to frolicking.
frond n A large leaf, most often of the fern variety.
froward adj Intractable; disposed to not following orders.
frowzy adj Dirty; untidy; smelling bad.
fructuous adj Fruitful; productive; bountiful.
frugal adj Thrifty; careful; economical.
frugality adj Thriftiness; economy.
fruition n The bearing of fruit; fulfillment; the attainment of something that is or has been desired for a long time.
fuddle v To confuse.
fulminate v To thunder; to explode; issue a severe denunciation.
fume v To show ill anger; to feel hatred.
fumigate v To disinfect by means of fumes; to clear of disease, bacteria, or harmful insects.
funabulism n A show of mental prowess.
functional adj For practical use only; having no decoration.
fundamental adj Basic; primary; of primal importance.
fungible adj Freely exchangeable; pertaining to goods that are freely interchangeable with another in satisfying an obligation.
furrow n A shallow and long trench; a deep groove or indentation in the skin, as for example a wrinkle.
furtive adj Done secretly so as not to attract attention; done with stealth.
fusillade n A simultaneous firing of weapons; a discharge or outpouring.
fussy adj Overly picky; easily upset; touchy.
fusty adj Moldy; characterized by an unpleasant smell; musty; sickly with neglect.
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gadfly n A person who persistently annoys somebody else; somebody who is irritating.
gaffe n A social blunder; a mistake.
gait n The way that someone or something moves; a particular speed at which something travels.
galaxy n A large system of stars.
gale n A gust of wind; an emotional outburst (usually of laughter, tears, sorrow, etc.).
gallant adj Courageous and polite; attentive.
gallimaufry n A confused mess; a hodgepodge.
galvanize v To stimulate by shock; to provoke into action; to stir up.
gambit n An opening move in chess in which a piece is sacrificed; an action whose intent is not immediately clear but which is made to produce an intended future advantage.
gamely adj Characterized by lively motion; exhibiting courage.
gamut n The entire range; the entire collection.
gangrene n A condition, caused by an insufficient blood supply, which is characterized by the decay of body tissue.
gape v To open widely, usually referring to the mouth; to stare in wonder with an mouth open.
gargantuan adj Huge; of great size; enormous.
gargoyle n An ornate waterspout, usually carved in the shape of a grotesque figure, and usually found on ornate, medieval structures.
garland n A circle of flowers or leaves, worn around the neck for the purpose of decoration.
garment n An article of clothing.
garner v To gather; to store up.
garnish v To decorate or to promote.
garret n A room; an attic.
garrison n A military post; troops stationed at a military location.
garrulity n Talkativeness; loquacity.
garrulous adj Extremely chatty, especially about ordinary things; overly chatty.
gastronome n A connoisseur of good food.
gaucherie n Socially awkwardness; lack of social etiquette; tactless behavior.
gaunt adj Lean; very bony; emaciated.
gavel n A hammer-like tool that is used by a judge to make a loud sound and to indicate the end of a matter or judgement.
gawk v To stare; to look foolishly at; to look open-mouthed, in awe.
gelid adj Wintry; very cold; icy.
generality n Something that is vague; an approximation; a trite statement.
generic adj Characteristic of an entire class or species; any product that may be sold without a brand name; belonging to a large group of similar objects.
genesis n The beginning; the origin of something.
genial adj Good-tempered; nice; friendly; willing to help.
geniality n Cheerfulness; extreme kindness.
genre n A particular variety of art or literature.
gentility n Eleance; pretentiousness; refinement.
gentle adj Kindly, soft, and non-threatening.
genuflect v To bend the knee as in worship or to touch the knee to the ground as part of the ritual of prayer.
germ n A seed; the earliest form of something.
germane adj Pertinent; bearing upon the case at hand; appropriate; related to the subject at hand.
germinal adj Beginning; developing.
gerontocracy n A government ruled by old people or by a group of elderly council members.
gerontology n The study of the sociological phenomena that is associated with the elderly and with old age.
ghastly adj Horrible; terrifying.
ghoul n A grave robber.
gibberish n Nonsense; unintelligible talk; sloppy writing; babbling.
giddy adj Not serious; light-hearted.
gild v To cover or decorate with a thin layer of gold.
gimcrack n An ornamental object; something of no practical value.
gimmick n Something that is meant to cheat, deceive, or trick somebody or something; a gadget; a scheme employed to help promote a project, idea, or a cause.
girder n A large beam of steal or metal which is used to reinforce or support a larger structure.
girdle n A belt worn around the waist; a band of fabric around the waist which is used to support a dress, trousers, etc.
girth n The distance around something; the circumference.
gist n The main point; the central, key idea.
glacial adj Related to a glacier; very cold.
glamor n Compelling charm; attracting beauty.
glaring adj Extremely bright; shining intensely; very vivid.
glaze v To coat with a shiny surface; to cover with caramelized sugar or some other glossy or protective layer.
glean v To collect in small quantities; to gather over time.
gloss v To give a falsely good appearance to.
glossary n An alphabetical list of special terms and their explanations, most often at the end of a book.
glossy adj Shiny; smooth; unabraisive; reflecting light.
glower v To glare; look or stare angrily and intently.
glut n Overstock; a more than abundant supply.
glutinous adj Sticky; viscous; gluey.
glutton n A person who eats too much food.
gory adj Bloody; stained by blood; extremely violent.
gossamer n A delicate material; a delicate gauze.
gouge v To tear out; to cut out; to remove.
gourmand n An epicure; somebody who takes great pleasure in eating and drinking well; somebody who has a deep knowledge of cuisine.
gourmet n A connoisseur of food and drink.
gracious adj Kind; benevolent; exhibiting manners and style; being understanding and appreciative of those who have less.
gradation n A series of gradual stages; degree in such a progression.
grade n Gradient; a particular degree; a mark; a step.
granary n A storehouse for grain.
grandiloquent adj Related to overly pompous talk; the unnecessary use of difficult words or difficult language.
graphite n A black form of carbon used in pencils.
grapple v To wrestle; to contemplate and to come to terms with; to ponder about in an attempt to understand.
grate v To shred by repeatedly rubbing against a rough or unsmooth surface.
gratis adj Free-of-charge; not requiring a fee.
grave adj Serious; requiring consideration.
gravel n A loose mixture of small rocks or pebbles.
gravid adj Pregnant; enlarged or burdened with something.
gravitas n Great seriousness.
gravity n The force of attraction between two massive bodies; seriousness.
graze v To brush slightly; to gently scrape or touch.
gregarious adj Sociable; tending to aggregate and form groups; willing to communicate.
grievance n A cause for a complaint; a complaint.
grieve v To lament; to feel grief.
grim adj Causing fear; unrelenting; dismal; gloomy.
grimace n A facial expression that relays a feeling of pain, disgust, or anguish.
grisly adj Ghastly; horrifying; appalling.
groove n A long narrow channel, often for the purpose of directing the movement of some object.
gross n The total amount; the sum; the final calculation.
grotto n A cave; a small cavern; a small recess or shelter-like compartment in the ground.
grouch n A person who constantly complains, bad-tempered complaint; a person who constantly grumbles.
grovel v To behave in an attentive or servile manner; to look after; to behave as if in a state of utter servility.
grudge n A deep feeling of resentment or dislike.
grueling adj Exhausting and exacting.
gruesome adj Grisly; horrific; gross and terrible.
guarded adj Cautious and reserved; noncommittal.
guffaw n Boisterous laughter; a burst of loud laughter.
guile n Deceit; slyness; duplicity; cunning.
guile n Skillful deceit; cunning.
gullible adj Easily deceived; easily conned.
guru n A leader in the field; somebody who is recognized as influential and important.
gush v To come out in large quantities; to burst out; to flow out quickly and in great quantities.
gusher n A particular object, most often an oil well, that gushes and does not need pumping.
gustatory adj Affecting or relating to the sense of taste.
gusto n Eager enjoyment; zest; enthusiasm.
gusty adj Windy; not stationary; tending to move and being affected by wind.
guzzle v To drink deeply and quickly.
habitat n The natural place of dwelling; the natural home of a plant, animal, species, etc.
habituate v To become accustomed to or to familiarize oneself with; to become addicted; to require.
hackney n A horse that is used for pulling a light carriage or for riding.
haggard adj Exhausted; worn away; wasted away.
haggle v To argue, most often about prices; to bargain, in an attempt to reduce a price.
halcyon n The calm and peaceful before or after a storm.
hale adj Healthy and strong; full of stamina.
halfhearted adj With little enthusiasm; showing no interest, exhibiting little interest or enthusiasm
hallmark n A conspicuous feature or characteristic which is particular to one object; a well-known mark that indicates a certain standard or quality.
hallow adj Holy; consecrated.
hallucination n A false idea or notion that is not grounded in fact nor reality.
halting adj Hesitant; faltering; not fluent.
hamper v To obstruct; to prevent from progress; to hold back.
handbill n A small, printed sheet or pamphlet distributed by hand.
hap n Chance; luck; fate; an accident.
hapless adj Unfortunate; luckless; in a state of destitute.
happenstance n A circumstantial event; a chance happening.
harangue n A long passionate speech.
harbor v To offer protection; to give refuge; to hide.
hardy adj Sturdy; robust; able to withstand pressure.
harrowing adj Agonizing; causing distress; unsettling.
harry v To annoy, to torment.
hatchet n A small ax.
haughtiness n Extreme pride; arrogance.
haughty adj Arrogant and conceited; snobbish.
haunt v To frequent; to visit regularly; to repeatedly annoy or to vex.
hauteur n Arrogant manner or spirit; arrogance.
haven n A place of safety; a place of refuge; a safe harbor where danger is not present.
havoc n Damage or chaos on a large scale; great disorder.
hazardous adj Dangerous; having the ability to inflict serious harm.
headlong adj Hasty; rash; unscrupulously bold.
headstrong adj Willful; stubborn; determined to have one's own way.
healthy adj Possessing good health; healthful.
heckler n A person who verbally harasses somebody else or who harasses a group of people; somebody who interrupts somebody else for the purpose of harassment.
hedge n A dense growth of bushes or plants, usually grown in a such a manner so as to create a boundary.
heinous adj Atrocious; utterly bad; detestable.
helm n The specific place (usually referring to the wheel) of a ship where steering is performed; a position of control and influence.
herbaceous adj Relating to an herb; a plant whose stem is soft and green as opposed to woody; green and leaflike in appearance.
herbivorous adj Eating plants and grains.
herd n A group of animals; a crowd.
hermetic adj Sealed; airtight; not allowing the passage of microbes or contaminants.
hermitage n The home of a hermit.
herpetologist n A person who studies reptiles; a zoologist who studies amphibians and reptiles.
heterogeneous adj Haphazardly composed; composed of dissimilar parts; not uniform throughout.
hierarchy n An arrangement or grouping of things into different classes, categories, levels, etc.
highbrow n A person with superior tastes; a genius; somebody with superior intellect.
hindrance n An obstacle; something that impedes.
hindsight n The realizing of the consequences of an event after it has happened.
hinterlands n Back country; that part of a country that is not developed nor metropolitan.
hirsute adj Shaggy; hairy.
histrionic adj Theatrical; excessively dramatic; relating to actors or acting.
hive n A containment for bees, wasps, hornets, etc.
hoard n A stockpile; a secret stash.
hoary adj Gray or white with old age.
hoax n A trick that is intended to be a joke.
hobble v To limp; to walk in a lame fashion.
holism n A theory that emphasizes the interdependence of the parts of a whole; a theory that whole entities have an existence other than as the sum of their parts.
holster n A leather sheath or case for a pistol or revolver.
homage n Honor and praise; tribute.
homely adj Not good-looking; unattractive; lacking in physical beauty.
homeostasis n The condition in which all parts of a system are in relative stability and equilibrium.
homiletics n The act or art of preaching.
homily n A sermon; a tedious moralizing lecture.
homogeneous adj Of the same kind; uniform in composition; the same throughout.
hone v To sharpen; to make more acute or effective.
hoodwink v To deceive; delude; trick; to cheat.
horde n A crowd; a swarm.
horripilation n The process by which hair bristles in response to cold weather or fear; often referred to as having goose flesh.
hortatory adj Giving strong encouragement; encouraging.
horticultural adj Pertaining to the preservation or maintenance of gardens and plants.
host n An organism in which a parasite lives; someone or something that harbors another.
hover v To remain suspended; to hang about; to stay stationary in the air in one place.
hubbub n A confused uproar; a loud noise; a confusing mess; a tumult.
humane adj Kind; considerate; humanitarian.
humanitarian n Somebody who is devoted to the promotion and elevation of human welfare.
humdrum adj Dull; monotonous; boring and commonplace.
hummock n A knoll; a small piece of land elevated above the surrounding terrain; a ridge.
humor v To indulge; to comply with another person's wishes; to put somebody into a good mood.
hurdle n A challenge; a difficulty that must be dealt with.
husband v To manage frugally.
husk n The outside, usually worthless, part of an object.
hybrid adj A mixed breed; composed of parts that have varied origins.
hymn n A song of praise.
hypercritical adj Excessively demanding or suspicious; overly picky.
hypothetical
ichthyology n The study of fish; a branch of zoology that deals with fish.
iconoclast n A person who attacks or denounces popular beliefs.
idiosyncrasy n A personal mannerism or odd way of doing something.
idle adj Not busy; at rest; lazy; without a purpose.
ignoble adj Dishonorable in character; shameful; base; not noble.
ignominious adj Deserving disgrace; shameful; dishonorable.
ignominy n Deep disgrace; dishonor; shame.
ignoramus n A dunce; a person who is ignorant.
illimitable adj Boundless; infinite.
illusion n A vision; a delusion or a misleading thought; a false pretense.
illusive adj Deceiving; based on illusion; deceptive.
illusory adj Illusive; deceptive; not real; imaginary.
imbalance n Having no balance; without symmetry; a disproportion.
imbecility n Weakness of mind; the condition of being stupid or incompetent.
imbibe v To consume liquids; to drink.
imbroglio n An embarrassing incident; a complication that gives rise of arguing or a misunderstanding.
immaculate adj Perfect; spotless; flawless; perfect; absolutely clean; divine; of a higher order.
immediate adj Done without delay; of the present time; direct.
imminent adj Impending; near at hand; about to happen.
immolate v To kill as a sacrifice, most often by fire.
immure v To imprison; to shut in; to confine.
immutable adj Something that cannot be changed or altered.
impart v To make known; to decree; to relegate.
impartial adj Not biased; utterly fair.
impasse n A predicament; a condition that permits for no further progress.
impassioned adj Filled with passion; fervent; of or characterized by zeal.
impassive adj Without feeling; expressionless; stoical.
impeach adj To officially charge with misconduct.
impeccable adj Perfect; faultless; ideal.
impecunious adj Having little or no money; poverty- striken.
impediment n An obstacle; hindrance; a stumbling- block.
impel v To drive or to coerce to do something; to urge.
impenetrable adj Not allowing passage; not able to be pierced; not able to be understood.
imperative adj Necessary; critical, referring to something that absolutely must be done.
imperceptible adj Unnoticeable; slight; not able to be detected.
imperial adj Related to an empire; of or relating to the highest class.
impermeable adj Impervious; not permitting passage; impossible to penetrate.
impertinent adj Impudent; insolent; not pertinent.
imperturbable adj Tranquil; unshakably calm; placid.
impervious adj Impenetrable; incapable of being hurt; resilient; strong.
imperviousness n The condition of not allowing penetration.
impetuous adj Violent; characterized by harsh, abrupt action or motion; hasty; rash; impulsive.
impetus n Moving force; a desire or inclination to do something.
impiety n Lack of respect for one's religion; lack of dutifulness to God.
impinge v To collide with or strike; to encroach or infringe.
impious adj Irreverent; not adhering to religious customs or beliefs.
implacable adj Not able to be pacified; hysterical; impossible to please; relentless.
implant v To place within; to insert surgically into; to insert.
implausible adj Highly unlikely; not easily believable.
implicate v To show involvement; to incriminate.
implicit adj Implied; not clearly expressed; hidden.
implode v To collapse violently inward.
implore v To beg; to plead.
implosion n A collapse inwards; a bursting inward.
imply v To suggest a meaning that is not expressed or immediately clear; to signify.
importune v Beg persistently; make repeated requests for, usually in an annoying way.
impotent adj Unable to procreate; weak; ineffective; without strength or power.
imprecation n An invocation of an evil curse.
improvident n Thriftless; not providing for the future; without foresight.
impudent adj Rash and indiscreet.
impugn v Dispute or contradict in an insulting way; attack as false or questionable; to challenge.
impute v To ascribe to; to reference or refer to a person.
inadvertently adj No intentional; carelessly; without thought and unprovoked.
inalienable adj Unable to be taken away; nontransferable; unquestionable.
inamorata n A women who loves or is loved.
inanimate adj Lifeless; not animate; still and not moving.
inarticulate adj Unable to speak; producing indistinct speech; garbled.
incandescent adj Strikingly bright; shining with intense heat; emitting visible light when heated.
incantation n The singing or chanting of magic spells.
incarcerate v To imprison.
incarnadine adj Having a blood-like color; crimson.
incarnate adj Existing in bodily form; endowed with flesh; personified.
incendiary adj Causing fire.
incense v To make angry; to make furious.
inception n The start; the beginning of something.
incessant adj Repeating; never ending; constant.
inchoate adj Recently begun; not explicit; rudimentary.
inchoate adj Not fully formed; rudimentary; elementary.
incinerate nav To burn completely; to burn into ashes.
incise v To engrave; to make a sharp dent; to make a cut into.
inclement adj Stormy; severe; unkind; rough; unmerciful.
inclined adj Having a tendency towards a certain idea or side.
incoherent adj Not coherent; muffled; not clear; unintelligible; muddled.
incommodious adj Not spacious; not convenient.
incongruity n Something without harmony; something that is not fitting; an object or person that is out of place.
incongruous adj Out of place; not in harmony; not in agreement.
inconsequential adj Not relevant; having no bearing on the final outcome; not important.
incontrovertible adj Indisputable; not open to question.
incorporate v To introduce something into a larger whole; to include or embody.
incorrigible adj Uncorrectable; deviant; not following orders.
incredulity n The tendency to disbelief; an unwillingness to believe.
incredulous adj Skeptical; unwilling to believe.
increment v To increase; to make larger.
incriminate v To accuse someone of a crime; to give evidence against; prove or convince to be guilty.
incubate v To warm and look after, as an egg; to maintain at an optimal condition so as to provide for ideal development.
incubus n Burden; very worrisome problem; a concern; a nightmare.
inculcate v To fix firmly by repetition; to instill; to ingrain by repeated learning or memorization.
incumbent v Obligatory; imposed as an obligation.
incumbents n Those who already hold a political position and who are running to be re-elected.
incunabulum n The first, or incipient, stages of something.
incur v To receive; to bring upon oneself.
incursion n A raid; a sudden attack; an invasion; a hostile takeover.
indecision n Irresolution; uncertainty; doubt.
indefatigable adj Tireless; untiring; showing no sign of exhaustion.
indelible adj Not able to be erased; impossible to be changed or washed away.
indemnity n Protection against loss or damage; payment for loss or damage.
indentation n A recess; a concave shape within a wall, a coastline, a flat surface, etc.
indict v To charge formally.
indifferent adj Unconcerned; unmoved; having no interest in something.
indignation n Justified anger; anger brought on by an injustice.
indisputable adj That which cannot be disputed; beyond doubt.
indite v To write; to produce a literary work.
indolence n Laziness; the quality of being slothful.
indolent adj Lazy; easygoing; idle; non-active.
indubitable adj Too obvious to be questioned; unquestionable.
induce v To persuade; to cause to happen; to bring about.
induct v To place officially into office; to install.
inductive adj Proceeding from something specific to something more general.
indulge v To gratify; to yield; to give in and to satisfy a need.
inebriate v To make drunk; to make impure; to intoxicate.
inebriated adj Intoxicated; drunk.
ineffable adj Not able to be expressed in words; not able to be uttered.
ineffectual adj Not effective; not creating a desired effect.
inenarrable adj Not able to be described; that which cannot be narrated.
inept adj Incompetent; not able to finish that which was started; inappropriate.
ineptitude n The condition or quality of having no skills.
inert adj Inactive; non-threatening; lacking power to move.
inestimable adj Not able to be measured; unpredictable.
inextricable adj That from which it is impossible to disassociate from; unable to separate from or to be untied.
infallible adj Always correct; never making a mistake.
infanta n A daughter of a king, most often the King of Spain or Portugal; a Spanish princess.
infantile adj Relating to infants; immature; childish.
infatuated adj Characterized by excessive lust or love; foolish.
infer v To deduce; to conclude from evidence.
infernal adj Pertaining to hell; devilish; terribly and perpetually evil.
inferno n Hell; a place where fire abounds; a great fire.
infidel n Somebody who does not adhere to or accept a particular religion.
infiltrate v To pass into or through; to penetrate; to enter secretly.
infinitesimal adj Very small, insignificant, difficult to notice.
infirmity n The state of being weak, usually from old age.
inflated adj Exaggerated; enlarged.
influx v A flowing into.
infraction n A violoation; an offense.
infringe v To violate; to encroach on another person's space or ideas.
infuriate v To fill with rage; to make extremely upset.
ingenious adj Clever; resourceful; marked by inventive skill.
ingenue n A young, artless, innocent girl.
ingenuous adj Naive and trusting; young; artless; unsophisticated; candid.
ingrained adj Firmly rooted; established.
ingratiate v To become popular with somebody.
inherent adj Intrinsic; a firm component of; established.
inhibited adj Unable to express; held back; restrained.
inimical adj Hostile; unfavorable; harmful; antagonistic.
inimitable adj Defying imitation; not able to be copied or duplicated.
iniquitous adj Wicked; perceived to be immoral.
injurious adj Harmful; causing injury.
inkling n A hint; an inclination; an itch.
innate adj Natural; not due to conditioning or lecturing.
innocuous adj Causing no harm; sterile; dull.
innuendo n A hint; an indirect -- often derogatory -- insinuation.
inoculate v To cause to be immune against a disease; to introduce a serum or vaccine so as to prevent future infection.
inopportune adj Untimely; occurring at an inappropriate point; poorly chosen.
inordinate adj Excessive; not able to be enumerated; beyond limits.
inquisitor n Somebody who questions; a person who interrogates harshly; an investigator.
inroad n A hostile invasion; an advance that lessens the quantity of something; a raid.
insatiable adj Not able to be satisfied; not able to be quenched.
insensate adj Having no feelings; foolish.
insidious adj Treacherous and stealthy; sly; intending to entrap.
insignia n A badge or indicator which represents or proclaims the power of an official or important person.
insinuate v To hint; to refer to indirectly; to imply; to suggest.
insipid adj Lacking in flavor; dull; boring.
insolence n Gross disrespect; haughtiness.
insolvent adj Bankrupt; without money; lacking money to pay.
insomnia n Wakefulness; inability to fall and stay sleep.
insouciance n The state of being light-hearted; a condition on nonchalance.
insouciant adj Unconcerned; without anxiety; indifferent.
instigate v To start; urge on; incite.
institute v To establish.
insubordination n Disobedience.
insularity adj Isolation; standing alone; provincial.
insuperable adj Insurmountable; not able to be beaten.
insurgent adj Full of rebellion; willing and able to bear arms for a certain cause.
insurmountable adj Something that cannot be beaten; overwhelming; unstoppable.
insurrection n A rebellion; a rising of a group of people in an attempt to form resistance.
insurrection n A rebellion; an uprising; a revolt.
integral adj Complete; necessary; utterly important.
integrity n Honesty and up-righteousness.
integument n An outer covering; a container.
intellect n Mental acumen; person of great intellectual ability.
intelligentsia n A collective group of intellectuals; members of an educated elite group.
intent adj Eager; intent on doing something; wanting to proceed; determined.
inter v To bury; to place in a grave or tomb.
interim n Temporary; short-lived; the session between regular sessions.
interjection n An exclamation; a phrase or statement meant to introduce a stark change of mood or to raise awareness to the topic at hand.
interloper n An intruder; somebody who constantly gets in the way and who interferes.
interminable adj Endless; unable to be measured; without a boundary.
intermittent adj Periodic; stopping and starting at intervals.
internecine adj Mutually destructive.
interregnum n The period of time between two successive reigns of a monarch; a period of time when a government has not presiding head of government.
interrogate v To question repeatedly; to cross- examine.
interstice n A narrow crack; a space between two things.
intolerant adj Unwilling to entertain the opinions or views of others.
intoxicate v To make drunk; to stimulate; to make excited by the use of alcohol or a drug.
intractable adj Unruly; unable to be contained; difficult to manage.
intrepid adj Fearless; brave; bold and courageous.
intrinsic adj Essential; inherent; an integral part of the whole; built-in.
introspection v Examining one's own thoughts and feelings; to look within; to view the inside of.
intrude v To trespass; to enter uninvited.
intuition n Insight; the power of knowing without reasoning.
inundate v To flood; to overcome; to submerge.
inured adj Accustomed to; adapted to; hardened.
invalidate v To make obsolete; to destroy.
invective n Abuse; belittlement; severe scolding.
inveigh v To attack and complain verbally; to denounce; to vehemently object.
inveterate adj Deeply rooted; well established; habitual.
invidious adj Creating ill will or envy; tending to rouse ill will or envy.
invoke v To call into use; to begin; to ask for or to conjure up.
involute adj Complicated; twisted; non-direct.
invulnerable adj Incapable of being injured; impossible to damage.
iota n A very small amount; a tiny bit.
irascible adj Irritable; easily angered; prone to outbreaks.
iridescent adj Characterized by lustrous, rainbow- like colors.
irksome adj Tiresome; annoying; vexed.
ironclad adj Covered or protected with a layer of iron.
ironic adj Contradictory to what is expected; in contrary to what is expected.
irony n Hidden sarcasm or satire; use of words that seem to mean the opposite of a literal meaning.
irrefragable adj Something that cannot be disputed; not able to be contested.
irrefragable adj Something that cannot be disputed; not able to be contested.
irremediable adj Not able to be remedied; hopeless; incurable; uncorrectable.
irreproachable adj That which cannot be blamed; impeccable; without fault.
irretrievable adj Something that cannot be recovered; not able to be reclaimed.
irreverence n Lack of proper respect.
irrevocable adj Final; something that cannot be changed or undone.
isthmus n A narrow stretch of land that connects two larger pieces of land.
itinerant
jabber v To talk rapidly and unintelligibly; to be overly excited.
jaded adj Bruised; worn out; tarnished; fatigued.
jangling adj Harsh; cacophonous.
jaundice n A medical condition characterized by yellow discolorization of the eyes and skin.
jaundiced adj Envious; yellowed, prejudiced.
jaunt n A trip; a brief excursion; a short journey.
jaunty adj Cheerful and pleasant; lively; bold; dashful; energetic and happy.
jejune adj Dry; uninteresting; juvenile; uninformed.
jeopardize v To endanger; to place into imperil.
jewel n A precious stone; something that is brilliant.
jilted adj Rejected; cast aside; shunned.
jingoist n An extremely aggressive person; somebody who is a bigot or who otherwise tends to persecute others.
jocose adj Given to joking; humorous; hilarious.
jocular adj Meant as a joke; said or done playfully or for entertainment.
jocund adj Merry; happy.
jostle v To shove; to bump; to push against someone; to rattle.
jovial adj Merry; happy; cheerful.
jubilation n A rejoicing; a jolly festival.
jubilee n An occasion or season of festivity or rejoicing.
juggernaut n Irresistible crushing force; an large overpowering object.
juncture n A crisis; a specific point in time which acts as a focal point for future events.
junket n A pleasure trip taken at public expense by an official.
junta n A group of people joined in political intrigue; military officers who rule a country after a successful coupe.
juridical adj Of or relating to the law and the administration of justice.
jurisdiction n The authority to do something; the legal right and power to deal and enforce the law.
jurisprudence n The science of law; the philosophy that is the foundation of law.
kapellmeister n The director of a choir.
killjoy n A grouch; a spoilsport; a person who on purpose enjoys spoiling the pleasure of others.
kindle v To arouse to action; to start a fire; to ignite.
kinetic adj Producing or related to motion; mobile.
kismet n Fate; fortune.
kleptomaniac n Person who steals or has a desire to steal compulsively.
knave n A rogue; an person who cannot be trusted.
knell v The tolling of a bell, especially to indicate a funeral.
knoll n A small hill; a hillock; a small bump.
labile adj Likely to change; unstable.
labored adj Showing signs of effort; expressing difficulty.
labyrinth n a maze; a complicated system of paths or tunnels through which there are only a few or a single path that does not lead in dead ends.
lace v A cord or string used to draw and tie together two opposite edges, as for example the edges of a shoe.
laceration n A gaping wound; a torn, ragged cut or abrasion.
lachrymose adj Causing tears; given to years.
lackadaisical adj Lacking interest or effort; without zest or drive; halfhearted.
laconic adj Brief and to the point; using few words.
lactate v To secrete or produce milk.
lag v To develop more slowly; to follow behind, to straggle.
laggard n Somebody that is slow or sluggish; a straggler; somebody who is always behind or at the rear.
lagoon n A shallow body of water that is separated from the sea by sandbars or a coral reef.
lair n The den or living place of a wild animal.
laity n Laypersons; a group of religious worshipers, excluding the clergy.
landslide n An overwhelming outcome, most often a unexpected victory in politics.
languid adj Lacking energy or vitality; weary; sluggish.
languor n The lack of physical energy; the condition of being without mental energy.
largess n A boon; an advantage; a blessing.
lascivious adj Lustful; lewd.
lash v To hit with a whip; to strike; to attack.
lassitude adj Languor; weariness; listlessness; a sense of lack of interest.
latch n A lock consisting of a movable bar that fits into a notch.
latent adj Inactive; present but invisible; dormant, but only for the time being.
latitude n Freedom from limitations, expectations, and or regulations.
lattice n A latticework; interwoven strips of material that are connected to form a mesh.
laudatory adj Expressing or giving praise; complimentary.
lave v To flow along or against; to wash.
lavish adj Exuberant; giving freely and generously.
lax adj Careless; negligent; not paying attention.
laxative adj Purgative; pertaining to a laxative.
lazy adj Disliking and avoiding work; characterized by an unwillingness to be productive.
ledger n A book where monetary records are kept.
leer n An unpleasant smile suggesting cruelty; a lascivious look.
leery adj Suspicious; overly cautious.
leeway n Margin; latitude; room for movement.
legacy n A gift made by a will; a lasting impression; something that is handed down from one generation to the next.
legerdemain n Dexterity of hand; the use of skillful tricks in an attempt to entertain, baffle, and amuse.
legume n A member of the plant bean family that has its seeds in pods.
lethargic adj Dull; boring; uneventful; sluggish and lazy.
lettered adj Educated; learned; literate, experienced.
lexicon n A dictionary; the particular set of words in use in a profession.
liability adj A drawback; handicap; an obligation.
libel n A false and malicious statement or publication that is intended to damage the reputation of a person; a written defamatory statement.
liberal adj Willing to respect the ideas of others; open or receptive to change; supporting change in political or religious affairs.
libertine n A profligate; somebody who refuses to follow convention.
licentious adj Lewd; unrestrained; lawless or immoral.
lien n A legal claim against an asset which is used to secure a loan.
ligneous adj Like wood; having the characteristics of wood.
limbo adj An state of uncertainty.
limn v To depict verbally or through the use of pictures.
lineage n Ancestry; a record of or pertaining specifically to those past relatives that are directly related.
linger v To remain; to delay; to persist.
lionize v To treat as nobility; to treat extremely kindly.
liquidate v To settle accounts; to pay off; to kill off; to get rid of; to abolish.
lissome adj Limber; flexible; supple.
listless adj Languid; lifeless; without spirit or without energy.
litany n A ceremonial form of prayer in which the priest calls out invocations and the congregation replies in the same words.
lithe adj Bendable; flexible; something that can be easily twisted.
livid adj Enraged; extremely angry; furious.
lobe n A rounded part or projection, usually pertaining to a section of an organ, as for example the lobe of the ear. earlobe.
logistics n The study, skill, or practice of providing and appropriating resources to where they are most needed.
logomachy n A verbal controversy; an argument about or over words.
loll v To lounge about lazily; to rest or recline.
lollop v To move or walk with a bounding motion; to bob when moving.
longevity n Long life; long duration.
loom v To become visible or to take shape; to come into view, often in a threatening way; to tower, to dominate.
lope v To run or gallop slowly with long strides and an easy gait.
lopsided adj Heavier or tending towards one side; not even.
loquacious adj Overly talkative; garrulous.
lubricate v To apply a lubricant so as to make more slippery and to make easier to manage or maneuver.
lucid adj Easily understood; clear.
lucifugous adj Avoiding light.
lucrative adj Profitable; generating wealth.
lucre n Money; monetary profit.
lucubration n Diligent meditation or study, usually done at night.
luculent adj Easily understood; lucid; clear.
ludicrous adj Laughable; ridiculous; trifling and grossly nonsensical.
lugubrious adj Sorrowful; excessively sad; gloomy.
luminary n A dignitary; object that gives light; a very important person.
luminous adj Shining; issuing light.
lurch v To stagger; to move with an irregular swinging motion.
lurid adj Wild; sensational.
lurk v To lie in waiting, ready to pounce or attack; to slink.
luscious adj Pleasing to the senses; delicious.
lush adj Growing well; unrestrained; with full foliage.
lust v Strong sexual desire; intense eagerness.
luster n Shine; gloss; brilliance.
lustrous adj Shining; brilliance; notorious; well-known.
luxuriant adj Abundant; excessively showy; rich and wonderful.
luxuriate v To take great pleasure in; to indulge oneself.
macabre adj Gruesome; grisly; ghastly.
macaronic adj Derived from or composed of a mixture of languages; composed of or characterized by Latin words mixed with vernacular words.
macerate v To soften by soaking in liquid; to waste away or to grow thin.
machination n A plot, seheme, or conspiracy.
machismo n An exaggerated sense of manliness; a strong sense of the right to dominate.
maculated adj Spotted; stained.
maculated adj Spotted; stained.
maelstrom n A violent whirlpool; a turbulent confrontation; a hectic situation.
magisterial adj Authoritative; imperious; commanding.
magistrate n A governmental official; somebody who is authorized to administer the law.
magnanimity n Generosity.
magnate n A prominent or influential person;
magniloquent adj Boastful; pompous.
magnitude v Greatness in size, power, or extent.
maim v To mutilate; to injury and to disable; to permanently disfigure.
makeshift adj Temporary; built and/or performed quickly and hastily.
maladroit adj Clumsy; without forethought; tactless; with no skill.
malady n An illness; the cause of suffering.
malaise n A sense of uneasiness; a vague feeling of ill health.
malapropism n An inappropriate use of a word; misuse.
malcontent n A disgruntled person; somebody who is not happy with the current state of affairs.
malediction n A curse.
malefactor n A criminal; an antagonist; a person who engages in evil acts.
maleficient adj Being or doing evil.
malevolence n Ill-will; a desire for others to fail.
malicious adj Hateful; spiteful; expressing malice.
malign v To speak poorly of; to bad-mouth; to defame.
malign v To speak poorly of, in an attempt to defame.
malignant adj Tending to cause harm or death; injurious; aggressively malevolent.
malinger v To pretend to be ill or have an injury; fake illness to avoid responsibilities or work.
malleable adj Capable of being shaped; changeable; pliable.
malodorous adj Foul-smelling.
malpractice n Failure to carry out one's professional duty properly; professional misconduct.
mandate v To order; to charge; to command and to lead.
mangy adj Shabby; wretched; badly kept.
maniacal adj Insane; of or characterized by lunatic actions or thoughts; utterly mad.
manifest v To make visible; to make obvious.
manifesto n A public declaration; an official statement of policy; rigid rules or morals, professed to the public.
manipulate v To control; to operate with one's hands; to play upon and to direct.
mannered adj Not natural; altered; affected in some way.
mantle n A loose sleeveless outer garment.
manumission n The act of freeing from slavery.
manumit v To emancipate; to free from slavery or bondage.
marginal adj Just barely within a boundary or limit; very close.
maritime adj Bordering the sea or a large body of water; related to or referring to something nautical.
maroon v To desert; to leave in an isolated place; to separate from everybody or everything else.
marred adj Damaged; disfigured; that state in which perfection, integrity, or quality are impaired.
marshal v To order about; to organize; to guide to the correct place.
martial adj Pertaining to war or disorder.
martinet n Somebody who is overly strict; a ruthless ruler; a dictator; an ultimate autocrat who demands that rules be followed exactly.
martyr n One who willingly dies for a cause; a person who willingly accepts suffering for the sake of a principle or idea.
mash v To crush; to convert into mush.
mask v To hide; to keep from sight; to cover up and to keep the real identity from being seen.
masochist n A person who enjoys feeling his own pain.
masquerade v To don a mask or disguise; to pretend.
mass n The Christian celebration of the Eucharist; the gathering of Christians for the purpose of worship.
massacre n The cruel killing of many (often completely innocent) people or animals.
masticate v To chew; to grind in one's mouth.
matriculate v To enroll in college of graduate school.
matrimony n The sate of being married.
mature adj Developed; able to understand and capable of interacting with one's surroundings; fully grown; responsible.
matutinal adj Occurring in the morning; early in the day.
maul v To batter; to ravage; to injure; to tear and to dismember.
mausoleum n An ornamental, stately, and often ceremonial tomb.
mauve n A pale purple; blue and red.
maverick n A rebel; somebody who is a nonconformist.
maw n The mouth, jaws, or gullet of a carnivorous animal; the throat of a greedy person.
mawkish adj Sentimental; weakly emotional; slightly nauseating.
mayhem n A violent disorder; chaos.
meager adj Scanty; inadequate; little.
meddlesome adj Interfering; intrusive; being obstructive.
mediate v To settle a dispute with the help of an outside arbitrator; to act as an intermediary.
mediocre adj Ordinary; commonplace; neither extraordinarily bad or good; in the middle.
meditation n A reflection about a specific idea, event, or state of being.
medley n A mixture; an agglomeration of several items.
meek adj Submissive.
melancholy n A state characterized as gloomy and dim; a state of depression or of lessened sensual activity.
melee n A fight; a one-on-one battle.
mellifluous adj Sweetly flowing; melodious.
memento n An object that acts as a reminder of something from the past; a souvenir.
menace n A threat; a great disturbance.
menagerie n A collection of wild animals on exhibition; a zoo; a collection of odd items.
mendacious adj Lying; habitually dishonest; untruthful.
mendicant n A beggar; a person whose livelihood depends on begging.
mentor n A teacher; somebody who supervises and instructs; a counselor.
mercantile adj Referring to trade or merchants.
meretricious adj Attractive on the surface only; flashy; showy, but in a tasteless way.
merger n The combining of two objects, companies, businesses, corporations, etc.
mesmerize v To hypnotize; to attract.
metallurgical adj Pertaining to the study of metals and the refinement of ores.
metaphor n An implied comparison; a figure of speech in which an expression is used to refer to something else indirectly as a means to suggest a similarity.
methodical adj Systematic; thought out; planned; clever; in an orderly fashion.
meticulous adj Paying attention to detail; very attentive to fine points.
metropolis n A large city, often the agglomeration of many smaller municipalities.
mettle n Endurance or courage; boldness.
mettlesome adj Courageous, high-spirited; willing to enter a dangerous situation.
miasma n Swamp gas; heavy vaporous matter emanating from decaying matter; unhealthy vapors.
middling adj Average; without exceptional quality; fair.
mien n Bearing; manner of acting; appearance; demeanor.
migrant adj Changing in form or habit; wandering.
militant adj Combative; bellicose; having a propensity to argue or fight.
militia n An army comprised of ordinary people who are ready at a short notice; an army corps comprised of non- professional soldiers.
millennium n A period of one thousand years.
millinery n A shop or store that sells hats for women.
mime n A pantomime; a person who mimics others; a person who performs motions and act without speaking.
minacious adj Threatening.
minaret n A tall, thin tower on a mosque or building.
minatory adj Menacing; being of a threatening nature.
mince v To pronounce or utter affectedly; to soften; to subdivide into many small fragments.
minnow n A very small fish.
minute adj Very small; miniscule.
minutiae n Petty or trivial details; trifling matters.
mirth n Enjoyment; laughter; merriment.
misanthrope n A person who loathes mankind.
misapprehension n An error; a misunderstanding; confusion.
miscegenation n Characterized as a mixture of races; cohabitation of two people of different races.
miscellaneous adj Having many parts; not uniform; comprised of different components; not directly relevant.
mischance n Bad luck.
mischief n Troublesome behavior; a damaging course of action.
misconduct n Mischievous behavior; inappropriate supervision; poor management.
misconstrue v To interpret incorrectly; to misinterpret.
miscreant n A wretched person; a wrongdoer; a villain.
misdemeanor n A minor crime; a small mishap; wrongdoing.
miser n A stingy person who is infatuated with wealth and the acquisition of money.
misogamy n A hatred of marriage.
missive n A letter; a written statement; a written communication.
mitigate v To lessen the severity of; to appease; to moderate.
mnemonic n Something that assists in the retention of facts; a memory aide.
mock v To ridicule; to deride.
mode n A prevailing style; the current fashion; a specific manner of going about things.
moderation n The quality of not too little and not too much, but of an ample amount; not extreme.
modicum n A limited quantity; a small amount.
mogul n A leader; a powerful person; the head of a company or organization that has far-reaching influence.
moil v To work hard at; to drudge.
mollify v To make calm or to quiet; to soothe an angry person.
molt v To lose skin or feathers before new growth.
momentum n The moving force of an object; in physics, the product of mass and velocity; the quantity of motion of a moving body; a driving force.
monarchy n A government that is ruled by a single, absolute ruler.
monastic adj Related or pertaining to monks or monasteries; pertaining to an austere form of living.
monetary n Pertaining to or related to money.
monochromatic adj Having only or characterized by only a single color.
monogram n An inscription of one or more initials; two or more alphabetic letters embroidered on cloth, wood, or another medium.
monotheism n The belief in one God.
moratorium n A legal delay or postponement; an interruption.
morbid adj Related to or exhibiting unhealthy or unnatural thoughts.
mordant adj Biting; sarcastic; hateful; stinging; cutting.
mores n Social conventions; moral standards; the accepted moral customs.
morgue n A place where bodies are kept before burial or cremation.
moribund adj Dying; about to fail; corrupt and broken.
morose adj Ill-humored; sullen; overly melancholy.
mortal adj Fatal; succumbing to death.
mortgage n A legal pledge of property to a creditor as security for the payment of a loan.
mortician n An undertaker; the director of a funeral home.
mortify v To humiliate, shun, or frighten by embarrassing excessively; to shame.
mosaic n A picture composed of small tiles, usually ceramic.
mote n A small speck; a particle of dust.
motif n A theme; a recurring element in a musical or literary work; a dominant element.
motility n The ability to move spontaneously.
motley adj Multi-colored; mixed.
mottled adj Referring to a pattern or coloring that is blotched; spotted.
moue n A grimace, indicating displeasure; a facial expression made by somebody who is pouting.
muddle v To confuse; to mix up and to make matters worse; to think in a confused way.
mufti n Civilian clothes.
mulct v To defraud; to blackmail; to confiscate; to deplete.
multilingual adj Having or being fluent in many languages; being able to converse with people of different nationalities.
multiplicity n A large number, composed of many varieties.
mundane adj Worldly as opposed to spiritual; everyday; boring.
mundane adj Commonplace; dull; worldly; not extraordinary.
munificent adj Extremely liberal; very generous.
munition n Large military arms.
mural n A painting on a wall.
muse v To contemplate at length; to ponder deeply; to be engaged in meditation.
mussitate v To move the lips in imitation of speech.
muster v To gather; to assemble or to aggregate.
musty adj Stale in odor or taste, most often resulting from mold or from old age.
mutinous adj Unruly; disposed to mutiny; rebellious.
mutter v To utter a complaint in a barely audible tone.
myopic adj Nearsighted; having no foresight.
myriad n A large number.
mystic adj Hard to understand; having a hidden meaning or a spiritual power.
nacreous adj Resembling nacre, the shiny material that lines the internal shell of a mollusk.
nadir adj Lowest point.
nadir n The lowest point; the weakest moment.
narcissist n Somebody who is conceited; somebody who is overly concerned with their looks and appearance and only their well being.
narcotic n A drug that decreases the reception of pain; a drug that induces sleep or a state of lethargy.
narrative n A telling of a story; a verbal recollection of a series of events.
nascent adj Just coming into being or existence.
natal adj Related to birth; pertaining to a new-born.
natation n The process of swimming.
natty adj Neat; smartly dressed.
nauseate v To cause to become sick; to disgust.
nauseous adj Marked by a feeling of nausea; producing a feeling of illness.
nautical adj Of or related to ships or navigation.
nave n The long central part of a church between the two isles.
nebulous adj Vague; hazy; cloudy; of uncertain origin.
negate v To cancel; to nullify; to cause to have no effect or purpose.
negligent adj Not concerned with details; failing to perform specific duties.
nemesis n The opponent; something that has an intent to cause harm; the opposition.
neologism n A new word; a newly created term or phrase; a new way of using a specific word.
neophyte n A recent convert; a new member of a religious group; a beginner.
nepotism n Favoritism toward one's relatives.
nestor n A senior; a leader in one's field; a wise old man.
nettle v To irritate; to annoy; to vex.
nevus n A birthmark; a blemish.
nibble v To eat gingerly; to eat using small repeated bites.
niche n A particular place; a suitable location or ideal environment.
nimble adj Quick in movement.
nirvana n An ideal state; a utopia; full rest.
noisome adj Foul smelling; nauseating.
nomenclature n A system of names or of naming things.
nominal adj A trifling; a very small amount.
nonchalance n A casual look of concern; lack of concern.
noncommittal adj Neutral; without commitment; undecided; cautious.
nondescript adj Indistinctive; ordinary.
nonentity n A person or thing that is not important; something that does not exist or which is not perceived.
noose n A loop formed with a rope.
nosegay n A small bunch of flowers; a posey.
nostalgia n Homesickness; a longing for.
nostrum n A quack medicine or remedy; an untested cure; a questionable medicine.
novelty n The quality of being new and out of the ordinary.
noxious adj Harmful; corrosive.
nuance n A shade of slight difference in meaning; a small distinction; a slight variation in color.
nubile adj Developed; suitable and physically mature for marriage or for reproduction.
nugatory adj Worthless; futile; trifling; unimportant.
nullify v To make invalid; to make null; to make obsolete.
numismatist n A person who collects coins.
nuptial adj Pertaining to a wedding ceremony.
nurture v To nourish and educate; to feed; to care for.
nutrient n Something that provides nourishment; a substance that brings good health.
nutritious
obdurate adj Stubborn; refusing to change one's beliefs.
obdurate adj Overly stubborn; refusing to change; hardened in mischief.
obeisance n A bow; a gesture of homage.
obelisk n A tall column that tapers at the top to a pointed pyramid.
obfuscate v To confuse; muddle; to make darker and hard to understand; to make something excessively and needlessly complex.
obituary n A death notice; a declaration of a person's death.
oblation n A religious offering to a deity; an offering made to God.
oblique adj Indirect; slanting.
obliterate v To destroy completely; to wipe out.
oblivious adj Unmindful; unaware; wholly absorbed in one's thoughts; forgetful.
obloquy n Slander or severe criticism; disgrace; abuse.
obloquy n Severe censure; overly sharp criticism, usually by many people.
obnoxious adj Offensive; crude; very disagreeable; offensively inconsiderate.
obscure adj Dark; vague; not clear; unknown.
obsequious adj Slavishly attentive; servile.
obsequy n Funeral rites or ceremony.
obsessive adj Thinking about something constantly; overly attentive to a single idea; an exceedingly -- often neurotic -- obsession.
obsidian n Black volcanic rock.
obstetrician n A doctor who specializes in the delivery of babies.
obstinate adj Overly stubborn; not easily controlled; difficult to treat
obstreperous adj Unruly and loud; boisterous; uncontrollable.
obtain v To gain the possession of; to receive; to accept.
obtrude v To intrude; to impose oneself onto others.
obtuse adj Having no intellectual acuity; stupid; not able to understand; lacking in insight.
obviate v To make unnecessary; to get rid of; to anticipate and to prevent by taking preventive measures.
occlude v To shut; to hide from view; to close; to obstruct.
occluded adj Blocked; hidden from view.
occult adj Mysterious; secret; supernatural; beyond human comprehension or knowledge.
oculist n A doctor who who specializes in treatment of diseases of the eye; an eye doctor.
odious adj Causing strong dislike or displeasure; vile.
odium n Contempt; intense dislike; aversion.
odometer n An instrument that records and displays the distance that has been traveled.
odoriferous adj Giving off strong an odor.
odorous adj Having or emitting an odor.
odyssey n A long, epic journey; an eventful adventure.
offensive adj Insulting; distasteful; disagreable to the senses.
offhand adj Casual; done without prior thought or preparation; off the record.
officious adj Meddlesome; excessively pushy in offering one's services; domineering; nosy.
olfactory adj Concerning or related to the sense of smell.
oligarchy n A government in which a privileged few are the rulers.
omnipotent adj All-powerful; having boundless power and authority.
omnipresent adj Overly noticeable; present everywhere at the same instance.
omniscient adj All knowing or all powerful.
omnivorous adj Eating both plants and animals.
onerous adj Burdensome; requiring effort; difficult; troublesome.
onomatopoeia n A phrase or group of words that sound alike or are formed in imitation of natural words or epxressions.
onslaught n A vicious, often brutal assault; a foray; a fierce attack.
onus n A burden; a difficult responsibility.
opalescent adj Like an opal; having a lustrous finish; characterized by having a slight touch of a white pigment.
opaque adj Not transparent.
opaqueness n The quality of being dull and not allowing light to pass through.
opportune adj Well-suited and well-chosen; timely; appropriate; ready for the taking.
opportunist n A person who takes advantages of current circumstances, often at the expense of morals or principles.
opprobrious adj Showing scorn or reproach; outrageous; shameful.
optician n A person who specializes in the making and selling of eyeglasses.
optometrist n A doctor who specializes in fitting glasses and diagnosing vision problems.
oracular adj Of or relating to an oracle; obscurely prophetic; ambiguous.
orator n A public speaker.
oratorio n A dramatic poem set to music; a long musical composition with singing but without acting.
orchestra n A group of musicians who play music.
ordain v To decree or command; to grant holy orders; to install as a minister or priest.
ordeal n A trial; a series of challenges; a difficult experience.
ordinance n A decree; an authoritative order; a law.
ordination n A ceremony conferring holy orders on a person, most often a priest.
orgy n A wild, drunken revelry; and unrestrained indulgence in an activity.
orient v To gather one's sense of direction; to situate and to become familiar with.
orifice n An opening; an entrance way to a cave, passage; an opening into the body.
ornate adj Excessively or elaborately decorated.
ornithologist n A person who studies birds.
orotund adj Full; strong; bombastic; pompous; pretentious.
orthodox adj Traditional; conservative; adhering to long-lasting beliefs.
orthoepy n The study of pronouncing words correctly.
orthography n The correct spelling of a word; the part of study of a language that is concerned with the spelling of words.
osseous adj Made of bone; bony.
ossify v To harden into bone; to become hard.
ostensible adj Apparent; appearing as such but not necessarily so; pretended.
ostentation n A display of importance in an effort to to obtain admiration or envy.
ostracize v To banish; to exclude; to make fun of.
oust v To expel; to drive out.
outgoing adj Sociable; friendly; warm.
outlandish adj Very odd; extremely peculiar; strange and unconventional.
outlaw n A fugitive; a person who does not follow the stated laws.
outlook n A point of view; a view from a particular place; an expectation for the future.
outspoken adj Candid; blunt; forthright; honest.
outwit v To outsmart; to beat by behaving more cleverly and being more cunning.
ovation n Enthusiastic approval, usually expressed through load applause.
overbearing adj Overly pushy; extremely bossy; domineering and arrogant.
overt adj Not secret; open to interpretation; public.
overweening adj Arrogant; overly presumptuous.
overwrought adj Overly nervous or excited; extremely agitated.
ovoid adj
pablum n Something that is trite; something simplistic.
pacifist n Somebody who advocates peace; a person who opposes the use of force; a lover.
paean n A song of praise; an expression of triumph.
pageant n An elaborate public spectacle depicting a historical event or conducted for the sake of a competition; a spectacular procession.
paladin n A champion of a cause; a knight-errant.
palatable adj Easily understood; agreeable; pleasing to the taste or senses; acceptable.
palate n The roof of a person's mouth; the sense of taste.
palatial adj Pertaining to or suitable for a palace.
paleontology n The study of fossils and of prehistoric life.
palimpsest n A parchment or piece of writing material used for a second time after the original writing has been erased.
palingenesis n A rebirth; emergence; the state of being born again.
pall v To become boring; to become less interesting.
palliate v To lessen the severity of.
pallid adj Pale and ashen; wan.
palpability adj Being understandable; being able to be felt, touched, and recognized.
palpable adj Tangible; easily perceptible; obvious.
palpitate v To throb; to tremble and/or beat furiously.
paltry adj Insignificant; petty; negligible.
panacea n A cure-all; a remedy for all diseases; a solution for all problems.
panache n Flair; a seemingly easy manner of doing things; flamboyance.
pandemonium n A ruckus; a wild, noisy commotion; a disorder.
panegyric n A eulogy; a formal praise or oration in honor of somebody else.
panjandrum n A person who believes that he is important; a pretentious official.
panoply n A magnificent array; a display; an ostentatious exhibition.
panoramic adj Pertaining to a complete, unobstructed view of an entire area; a full view.
pantheism n The worship of all gods.
papyrus n Ancient paper.
parable n A short simple story that teaches a moral.
paradox n Something apparently contradictory in nature; statement that looks false but is actually correct.
paragon n A model of perfection; something that is esteemed and honored.
parameter n An independent variable; an attribute of a system.
paramour n A secret lover.
paraphrase v To restate a passage in one's own words while retaining the original thought and intent of the author.
parasite n An animal or plant that lives on another; something that simphons energy and/or resources from another.
parchment n Writing material made from the skin of a sheep or goat.
pare v To cut away the outer covering or layer; to remove the skin of; to trim using a knife.
paregoric adj A soothing medicine;
pariah n A rejected and loathed person; somebody who does not fit in well with others.
parish n The area that is under the supervision of a single priest and which is served by one main church.
parlance n The style of language; a manner of speaking; an idiom.
parley n A conference; a discussion; a meeting where two opposing sides discuss and/or argue.
parody n An imitation, often humorous; a spoof; a travesty.
paroxysm n An uncontrollable attack, which can be either of pain or laughter.
parquet n A floor made of wood strips that are laid out in a specific pattern.
parricide n The act of killing one's father, mother, or similar close relative.
parse v To examine closely; to separate into lots.
parsimonious adj Extremely economical; stingy; sparing; frugal.
parsimony n Stinginess; excessive frugality.
partial adj Favoring one side over another; prejudiced; a particular inclination towards one object or idea over another.
partisan adj One-sided; committed to a party; biased; prejudiced.
partition v To divide into parts; to separate into distinct entities.
parvenu n Somebody who has just become wealthy; a newly rich person.
pastiche n A literary or musical composition imitating a previous artist, often with a satirical undertone.
pastoral adj Rural; relating to shepherds or to those that herd animals.
pastry n A combination of flour and water that is the basis of many dessert- like tarts, biscuits, etc.
pathetic adj Causing sadness or affecting the emotions.
pathogen n Something that causes disease; a bacteria or virus which causes damage or which inflicts pain and suffering.
pathological adj Pertaining to or related to disease.
patina n A green crust substance that accumulates on old bronze and copper surfaces.
patois n A local or provincial dialect.
patriarch n The ruler or leader of a family, a tribe, or a group of people; any person regarded as a father or central leader and progenator of a race of people.
paucity adj Scarcity; a lacking of; dearth.
pebble n A small stone; a rock fragment that has usually been worn down to a small size by erosion.
peccadillo n A small offense or fault; a minor sin; a minor weakness.
peccant adj Sinful or unruly; guilty of violating a rule or violating a standard practice or common mode of conduct.
peckish adj Ill tempered or irritable; easily annoyed.
peculate v To embezzle monetary funds or another person's property.
pecuniary adj Pertaining or related to money.
pedagogue n A teacher; somebody who instructs.
pedant n A teacher who overemphasizes minor details; somebody who focuses and dwells on trivial book knowledge rather than on broad ideas and concepts.
pedantic adj Bookish; showing off learning; marked by an excessive ostentatious concern for book learning; absurdly learned.
peddle v To travel about and to carry items with the intent to sell; to hawk.
pedestrian adj Commonplace; ordinary; trite; unremarkable; overly dull.
pediatrician n A medical doctor who specializes in treating children's diseases.
pedigree n Ancestry; lineage; the classification and identification of progenitors.
peer n A person who has equal standing with another.
peerless adj Without equals; incomparable.
peevish adj Bad-tempered; irritable; easily annoyed.
pejorative adj Negative in connotation; having a belittling effect.
pelf n Currency; wealth; riches, especially if acquired illegally or unscrupulously.
penance n Self-imposed punishment for sin.
penchant n An inclination; a strong liking.
pendulous adj Hanging loosley; suspended; hanging and/or limp.
penitent adj Expressing regret.
penology n The study of prison management and criminal rehabilitation; the study of the punishment of crime.
pensive adj Overly contemplative; thoughtful, often to the extent of being sad.
penumbra n The partial shadow that is caused by an eclipse.
penurious adj Not willing to part with money; stingy; poor; destitute.
penury n Extreme poverty; dearth; scarcity.
peon n An agricultural worker who does not own land; a menial laborer.
perceptive adj Keen; insightful; wise.
percolate v To pass slowly through a sieve; to move through a material that has small holes or openings in it.
peregrination n A trip; a travel; an excursion.
perfidious adj Treacherous; having a faithless or disloyal disposition; tending to cheat, lie, and mislead.
perforate v To pierce; to put a hole through by means of punching, boring, etc.
perfunctory adj Done routinely and as a duty; done with little care; superficial.
perilous adj Extremely dangerous; treacherous and risky.
peripheral adj Of or pertaining to the periphery or border; related to the outer edge, the margin, or some extreme.
perish v To destroy; to disappear completely; to vanquish.
perjury n False testimony that is given while under oath.
permeable adj Able to be penetrated; allowing liquids or gas to pass through; porous.
pernicious adj Harmful; dangerous; deadly.
perpetual adj Lasting for eternity; lasting for an indeterminably long time.
perpetuate v To make perpetual; to make something last for a long time; to cause to remain in existence.
persiflage n Good-natured talk; banter.
perspicacious adj Insightful; penetrating; astute and scholarly.
perspicacity n Keen insight and understanding; quick in perception.
perspicuity n Clearness of expression; freedom from ambiguity.
perspicuous adj Plainly expressed; clear; easy to understand.
pertinacious adj Adhering tenaciously to an action; stubborn; resolute.
pertinent adj Relevant; suitable; allowable.
perturb v To disturb; to dislodge.
peruse v To read carefully.
pervasive adj Having the ability to permeate or the spread throughout.
perverse adj Wicked; against social customs and without regard to manners; stubbornly wrongheaded.
perversion n Corruption; the state of being gross and wrong.
pervert v To corrupt; to misuse; to turn from right to wrong.
pest n A destructive insect or person; a nuisance.
pestle n A tool that is used to grind substances, often herbs or medicines, in a hard bowl.
petrify v To turn into stone; to stun or paralyze.
petrous adj Like a rock; referring to the hardness of a stone or rock; rigid and solid.
petty adj Trivial; not important; miniscule; irrelevant.
petulant adj Touchy; peevish; ill-tempered; very impatient; unreasonable; unruly.
pew n A bench or seat for the congregation in a church.
phalanx n A military formation in which soldiers form a wall-like defense by overlapping their shields and positioning their long spears to point outwards.
phantasm n A fantasy; an illusion produced by the mind.
phantasmagoria n A collection of imaginary items; a shifting series of phantasms that increase or diminish in size, pass into each other, or dissolve.
pharisaical adj Excessively pious; hypocritical.
pharisee n A self-righteous person; somebody who is of a sect of the Jewish religion that rigidly adheres to the Laws of Moses.
phatic adj Having a function whose sole purpose is to express or convey emotion or to fulfill a social task; lacking informational content.
philanderer n A faithless lover; somebody who tends to flirt.
philatelist n A person who studies and collects stamps.
phlegmatic adj Calm; not easily disturbed; showing little emotion; having a calm temperament.
phobia n A very strong fear of something.
phoenix n Somebody or something of excellent worth and stature; a supreme idol.
picaresque adj Related to daring, enchanting, and marvelous tales of adventure; involving often humorous mishaps and observations of an otherwise common individual.
piebald adj Of different colors; mottled; speckled.
pied adj Multi-colored; having patches of different colors.
pilfer v To steal, especially items that are of small value.
pinnace n A small boat, usually non-motorized.
pious adj Overly devout; religious; adhering to duty and customs.
piquant adj Agreeably pungent or spicy; provocative; sharp.
pique v To affect with irritation; to wound the pride of; to excite curiosity.
piscatorial adj Pertaining to fishing.
pitch n The sticky substance that is obtained from distilling coal tar or petroleum; the residue that remains after the processing of petroleum products.
pith n Essential part; the fundamental aspect; the core constituent.
pittance adj A small amount; an trifling allowance or wage.
pivotal adj Of great relevance or importance; crucial and absolutely necessary; being the key component.
placard n A sign or notice for public display.
placate v To pacify; to bring peace to; to appease.
placid adj Peaceful; calm.
plait v To braid or to interweave.
plane n A carpenter's tool that is used to smooth and level a wooden surface.
platitude n A trite or banal statement; an object that is unoriginal.
platonic adj Purely spiritual; idealistic; theoretical; without sensual desire.
plausible adj Feasible; possibly valid, but sill open to doubt.
pleat n A fold in a fabric or garment; a purposeful crease in a piece of fabric.
plebeian adj Common; trite; vulgar.
plebiscite n A direct vote by the entire electorate.
pledge n A formal promise; a security to guarantee payment.
plenary adj Attended by all qualified members.
plenipotentiary adj Having full power; characterized with absolute authority.
pliable adj Flexible; able to be changed; easily influenced; adaptable.
plight v To pledge; to give one's honor; to commit to a future deed.
plod v To continue without rest, often in a monotonous way; to continue to move around.
ploy n A plan of attack whose goal it is to gain an advantage.
plucky adj Exhibiting spirit and heart in the face of unfavorable odds.
plumage n The feathers on a bird; the outer covering of a bird.
plume n A feather, often ornamental.
plummet v To fall sharply; to fall straight down without resistance.
plump adj Pleasantly fat; nicely rounded; full in form.
plunge v To fall or move quickly downward; to move suddenly and with excessive force.
plutocracy n A society ruled by the wealthy.
podiatrist n A doctor who studies and treats disorders of the feet.
podium n A pedestal; a raised platform; a place from which a speech is given or from where a slightly better view is attainable.
poise n Good judgment and composure; overall balance in body and mind.
polarize v To split into opposite extremes; to separate into distinct camps.
polish v To make smooth of shiny by repeated rubbing.
poltroon n A coward.
polygamist n Somebody who has more than one partner at any one time.
polyglot n A person who speaks several languages; somebody who is multilingual.
poncho n A one piece blanket-like garment that is worn over the shoulders and which covers the rest of the body.
pontifical adj Relating to a bishop or pope; pompous; pretentious.
poppycock n Nonsense; blabber; balderdash; rubbish.
pore v To study intently; to ponder; to scrutinize.
porous adj Full of pores; allowing passage.
portend v To foretell; to presage.
portent n An omen of am impending important event.
portentous adj Pompous; ominous, or of momentous significance.
portly adj Stout; corpulent; dignified.
pose v To assume; to put up for consideration; to present.
poseur n A person who pretends to be sophisticated; a person who makes a concerted effort to portray himself as elegant.
posit v To postulate; to assume the existence of; to stipulate.
posse n A group of men who are gathered at the request of a government official or gang-leader and whose goal it is to impose rules or to perform a specific task.
postmortem adj Occurring after death.
postulate v To assume or claim something as being true, without giving proof.
posture n Pose; attitude.
potable adj Suitable for drinking; drinkable.
potentate n A monarch; a sovereign; a ruler.
potential adj Possessing possibilities.
potion n Of dose of some liquid; some amount of some medicinal or otherwise healing ointment; a liquid dose.
potpourri n A mixture composed of several types of items; a heterogeneous mixture.
poultice n A soothing ointment that is applied to irritated, inflamed, and sore parts of the body, usually used to relieve the symptoms of a burn.
practical adj Grounded or based on experience; of or acquired through practice.
pragmatist n A practical person; somebody who is not an idealist.
prate v To talk idly; to jabber; to talk nonsensically; to boast.
prattle v To talk idly; to babble; to mumble; to talk without any sense.
precedent n A person or stature of authority; something that came previously in time and which has become the standard or ideal.
precentor n A person who leads and directs the choir at a church.
precepts n Rules; standards; accepted means of conduct.
precinct n A subdivision of a city; a distinct area that is defined for the purpose of elections or to delineate police jurisdiction.
precipice n A cliff; a sharp cutoff; a risky or dangerous position.
precipitant adj Something that is unduly sudden; rapidly or hastily forward; rash.
precise n Exact; cutting.
preclude v To make impossible; to prevent or prohibit.
precocious adj Characterized by advanced or early development.
precursor adj A fore-runner; something or someone that comes before.
precursory adj Preliminary.
predecessor n Former occupant; something or someone that came before.
predetermine v To determine in advance; predestine; to settle beforehand.
predicament n A difficult situation; a tricky or dangerous scenario.
predilection n A preference; partiality; a bias; a desire of one thing over another.
preen v To make oneself tidy; feel and show self-satisfaction or pride.
prefatory adj Introductory; pertaining to a preface.
prefigure v To foreshadow; to envision beforehand.
prehensile adj Capable of grasping or holding; eager; able to perceive.
prelude n An introduction; a forerunner; something that is preliminary.
premeditate v To plan in advance.
prepossessing adj Attractive; something that is engaging.
preposterous adj Outrageous; absurd; unreasonable or overly ridiculous.
prerogative n Privilege; an unquestionable right.
presage n A sign of something that is about to happen; an omen; a foreboding about a future event.
prescience n The ability to predict the future; knowledge of actions before they occur.
prestige n Respect or admiration resulting form achievements or reputation.
pretension n A claim or a title to an object; a claim to importance or dignity.
pretentious adj Ostentatious; showy; pompous; making unjustified claims; overly ambitious.
pretext n An excuse; a false, alternative, reason for an action.
prevail v To triumph over; to overthrow; to become victorious.
prevaricate v To lie; to hide the truth; to stray from the right course.
prey n The target of a hunt; a victim.
prim adj Neat and formal; proper; tidy and well-kept.
primal adj First in rank; of highest importance; being the first; the original.
primate n A group of mammals including humans, lemurs, and monkeys.
primiparous adj Bearing a first offspring; a woman who has borne but one child or who is pregnant for the first time.
primogeniture n Seniority by birth; state of being the first-born child; the right of the eldest child.
primordial adj Existing since the beginning.
primp v To groom with care; to adorn; to extemporize.
privation n Lack of the basic necessities or comforts of life; hardship; the result of deprivation.
privy adj Made a participant in something secret; belonging to a person in a private capacity.
probity n Uprightness; honesty.
proboscis n The trunk of an elephant; the long snout of certain animals, such as the anteater.
proclaim v To announce; to state or show clearly; to make publicly known.
proclivity n Inclination; tendency.
procurator n A person who is employed to handle the affairs of another; an agent.
procure v To arrive at through effort; to achieve carefully and often unscrupulously.
prod v To poke; to instigate; to stir up.
prodigious adj Enormous; wonderful; extraordinarily large and amazing.
prodigy n A child of exceptional talents; a wonder; a marvel.
profiteer n A person who makes unfairly large profits, usually through unscrupulous means.
profound adj Deep; complex and thought-provoking; thoughtful; life-altering.
profundity n Depth; the condition of being profound.
profuse adj Abundant, lavish.
profusion n A great amount; an overabundance.
progenitor n Ancestor; the person or thing that is responsible for all subsequent relatives.
progeny n Children; offspring; the descendants of a person or of a group of people.
prognathous adj Having a jaw that sticks out; having protrusive teeth.
prognosticate v To predict the future; to foretell future events.
prohibitive adj Preventing an action; forbidding.
proletarian n A member of the non-elite; somebody of the working class; a blue-collar worker.
prolix adj Tiring; unduly long and strung out.
prolixity n Tedious, unnecessary wordiness; diffuse.
prominent adj Protruding outward; noticeable; eminent; widely known.
promiscuous adj Indiscriminate; choosing freely.
promote v To raise in rank; to advance; to advocate; to publicize.
prompt v To cause to happen; to urge; to provoke; to provide a cue for.
prone v Inclined to; likely to suffer from something.
prong n A pointed part; a projection.
pronounced adj Distinct; noticeable; easily detected.
proof n A trial photographic print or otherwise other printed material.
prop n A support; an object placed under or against something to prevent it from falling.
propagate v To spread; to increase in number; to multiply.
propensity n A natural inclination; an inkling.
prophetic adj Having to do with predicting the future.
propitiate v To appease; to conciliate.
propitious adj Auspicious; presenting favorable circumstances; benevolent.
proponent n A supporter of a particular cause; somebody who backs an idea.
propriety n Proper fitness; quality of being proper; correct conduct.
propulsive adj driving forward; having the power to propel.
prosaic adj Something that is unimaginative and uninteresting; dull.
prosaic adj Commonplace, mundane, hackneyed, trite, pedestrian.
proscenium n The part of a stage that is front of curtain.
proscribe v To prohibit; to ostracize; to outlaw.
proscribe v To denounce as dangerous; to condemn as harmful.
prosecute v To confront; to conduct legal proceedings; to begin court action against.
proselytize v To convert to a religion; to cause a person to accept a certain belief.
prosody n The study of the metric structure of a poem or single verse; the art of versification.
prosperity n Success with financial matters, business matters, food production, etc.; a state characterized with positive profits.
prosperous adj Successful; affluent; fertile.
prostrate adj Stretched out full and flat on ground.
protagonist n A supporter; the leader or noticeable supporter of an idea.
protean adj Able to take on many forms; versatile; able to eventually morph into many different forms.
protocol n The normal mode of doing things; diplomatic etiquette.
protract v To prolong; to make longer in terms of time; to draw out.
protracted adj Prolonged; extended.
protrude v To stick out; jut; to project forwards or out from the center of an object.
provenance n A place of origin; the origin or source of something.
providence n The quality of being provident; preparation for the future; foresight.
provincial adj Pertaining to a narrow region; limited in scope; unsophisticated.
proviso n A condition as part of an agreement; a stipulation.
provocative adj Arousing the senses; annoying; arousing sexual feelings or strong emotions.
provoke v To make angry; to cite to action; to anger.
proximity n Nearness of one thing to another.
proxy n An authorized agent; an authority to act for another.
prude adj Overly proper or righteous.
prudence n Careful forethought.
prudent adj Cautious; careful.
prudish adj Overly proper; excessively modest.
prune v To cut away; to make smaller; to remove excess; get remove the dead components.
pry v To inquire about in a non-civil manner.
pseudonym n A fictitious name; a pen name.
psychiatrist n A doctor who treats mental diseases; a medical doctor that prescribes medicines for the treatment of mental disorders.
psychopathic adj Dealing with mental disorder.
psychosis n A mental disorder that manifests itself via several symptoms, and which indicates a lapse in normal metal acuity or function.
psychosomatic adj Referring to the influence that the mind has over the body.
puerile adj Childish; immature.
pugilistic adj Pertaining to fighting with one's hands; referring to boxing.
pugnacity n Combativeness; a predisposition to fighting.
puissance n Strength; force; might.
pulchritude n Beauty; comeliness.
pulchritudinous adj Physically stunning.
pulmonary adj Pertaining to the lungs.
pulpit n A raised platform used in preaching, most often found in a church.
punctilious adj Precise; paying attention to trivialities; strict in observing customs.
punctuate v To break the flow of; to stress; to emphasize.
pungent adj Stinging; sharp tasting; strong smelling.
punitive adj Punishing; concerned with punishment.
purgatory n The place where spirits dwell; in terms of religion, a temporary state or place where it is believed that souls reside after one's death and where such souls are cleaned.
purge v To remove; to get rid of; to eliminate.
purloin v To steal; to pilfer.
purloined adj Stolen; embezzled.
purport n The main intention; the purpose; the central meaning of something.
purported adj Claimed but as yet unproven; rumored; alleged.
purveyor n A person who provides food items; a caterer.
pusillanimous adj Cowardly; lacking courage; fearful.
putative adj Supposed; inconclusively accepted as true.
putrefaction n The act of becoming rotten or impure.
putrefy v To make impure; to contaminate; to make unusable.
putrescent adj To becoming putrid; to stagnate and become rotten; putrefying.
putrid adj Decaying; rotten; foul.
pyre n A large p
quaff v To drink deeply; to drink greedily.
quagmire n A predicament or unfavorable situation.
quail v To cower; to shrink back; to cringe; to lose hope.
quaint adj Odd; old-fashioned; picturesque.
quandary n A state of doubt; perplexity; a condition characterized by uncertainty or riddled with a dilemma.
quarantine n Isolation; the condition in which a person or thing is removed from the general population.
quarry v To dig into; to inquire; to bore into.
queasy adj Experiencing nausea; felling as if about to vomit; squeamish.
queer adj Strange; deviating from the normal.
quench v To put out or extinguish; to suppress; to satisfy (thirst).
querulous adj Given to complaining; fretful; constantly whining.
query n A request; in inquiry; the phrasing of a question.
quiddity n The essence of a thing; an odd feature; the distinctive component.
quiescence adj The state of being passive; quiet; at rest.
quiescent adj Temporarily inactive; at rest and in hiding; dormant, but only for the time being.
quietus n A final acquittance from debt or an obligation; a rest.
quintessence n The purest form; a perfect example; an essential ingredient.
quisling n A traitor who aids invading forces.
quittance n A release; a discharge from a debt or obligation.
quiver v To shake slightly but vigorously; to tremble.
quorum n The fewest number of people required; the minimal number of members required for a meeting, usually the number that constitutes the majority of all the members; a select few.
quotidian adj
raconteur n A story-teller; a person who tells stories often, and does it with wit and skill.
radiant adj Expressing love and/or happiness; bright due to joy.
raffish adj Vulgar; base; tawdry.
raffle n A lottery; a competition where a winner is chosen at random.
ragamuffin n A unkempt, dirty child in torn clothes; a person wearing tattered clothing.
raillery n Banter; a good-humored debate.
raiment n Clothing; garments.
rake n A debauched, dissolute person.
rakish adj Stylish in a sporting, hip way; dashing; smart.
rally v To call together; to unite; to bring to action; to summon; to revive.
rampage v A wild or violent run; a foray.
rampant adj Spreading quickly and without limits; not restrained; uncontrollable.
rancid adj Rank; having a stale odor.
rancor n Long-lasting hatred; bitterness.
rancorous adj Expression bitterness; full of spite; virulent.
random adj With no purpose; without a plan; done haphazardly.
range n A group of mountains that share borders and which were created at about the same time.
ranger n A person designated as a manager and protector of a park, an area, or some other designated region.
rank adj Very offensive in terms of odor or flavor.
rapacious adj Voracious; ravenous; given to plunder.
rapport n Close relationship; emotional closeness; harmony or agreement.
rapture n Great joy; ecstasy.
rash adj Harsh; unexpected; crazy.
rasher n A portion of bacon or ham, usually used for frying.
raspy adj Characterized by a harsh noise.
ratiocination n The process of logical reasoning; act of drawing conclusions from premises.
rational adj Having reason; based on reason; logical.
rationale n Justification; grounds for action.
raucous adj Harsh and unpleasant; noisy, unruly, and boisterous.
ravenous adj Extremely hungry; voracious; dangerously deprived of nourishment.
raze v To destroy completely; to burn or to eradicate.
rebuff v To reject; to undo; to restrain.
rebuke v To criticize severely; to scold loudly or harshly.
rebus n The representation of words in the form of pictures or symbols; a puzzle where a player must decode a message consisting of pictures representing syllables and word.
rebuttal n A response; an answer; a justification or official response to an argument.
recant v To take back; to disclaim or disavow; to take back a previous statement.
recapitulate v To summarize; to restate; to reformulate.
recast v To remake or to refashion; to recreate.
received adj Accepted; assumed to be a tandard.
receptive adj Willing or able to receive; capable of accepting.
recidivism n A relapse into antisocial or criminal behavior; a tendency towards old, unwanted and possibly illegal habits.
recipe n Directions for making something; a step-by-step ordering of activities that must be performed in a specific order to attain a desired end product.
reciprocate v To repay; to give what was previously received.
recital n A dance or musical performance.
recite v To repeat aloud; to produce from memory; to describe.
reclaim v To make something fit for use; to obtain from a waste product; to take back.
recluse n Somebody who lives alone; a person who avoids contact with other people.
reconcile v To agree upon a settlement; to restore peace; to settle one's differences.
recondite adj Abstruse; not easily understood; profound; secret.
reconnaissance n Surveying of other people; spying on the enemy.
recourse n The act of resorting to assistance.
recreant adj Craven; disloyal; cowardly.
recrudescence n A reappearance; a revival, marked with vigor and new activity.
recruit n A new member of the armed forces or other organization.
rectify v To correct; to make right; to adjust and remedy.
rectilinear adj Characterized by movement in a straight line.
rector n A person who is ordained as a clergyman in the Christian church; the religious leadership within a given religion.
recuperate v To recover; to regain after loss; to get back to health.
recuperate v To regain stamina; to become strong again after an illness.
recurrent adj Occuring over and over again; repeating.
recusant n Someone who refuses to follow rules or conform to customs and traditions.
redoubtable adj Arousing respect; evoking fear or reverence.
reduce v To make less; to demote; to lower; to make less complicated or to change to a more manageable form.
redundant adj Superfluous; in addition to what is necessary or adequate; overly verbose.
reek v To emit, usually an unpleasant odor; to give off.
refine v To make more pure; to change for the better; to make polished.
refraction n The bending of light.
refractory adj Unmanageable; grossly disobedient and stubborn.
refulgent adj Effulgent; brilliant; brightly shining; gleaming.
refurbish v To renovate; to brighten or refresh; to make new again.
refuse v To decline to do or accept something.
regal adj Royal; imperial; of or related to somebody of extreme wealth and noble stature.
regale v To delight; to entertain with food or drink.
regent n A person who rules or governs in the place of another; a person who steps in and performs official duties while the rightful ruler or manager is ill or absent.
regicide n The assassination of a king or queen.
reimburse v To repay; to pay back; to refund.
reinstate v To return or restore to a former position; to return to a former position of stature and importance.
reiterate v To say again; to repeat; to redo, often over and over again.
rejoinder n A quick reply; retort; a comeback.
relapse n A return to a previous state; a falling back to a former condition.
relent v To become less severe; give in; to surrender.
relevant adj Important; pertaining to the topic at hand.
relic n A remnant from the past; a surviving artifact.
relinquish v To give up reluctantly, to yield or to release.
relish v To enjoy; savor; to take pleasure from.
remediable adj Reparable; something that can be fixed.
remission n A decline; a temporary halt; the cancellation of a debt; a pardon.
remit v To forgive; to release from blame.
remnant n Remains; what is left over; a memory.
remonstrate v To protest; to object.
remorse n Deep regret for a past wrongdoing; guilt.
remote adj Distant; aloof; reserved; almost out of reach.
remunerative adj Related to finance or money; productive and/or profitable.
render v To represent; to generate an image of; to draw.
rendezvous n A meeting place; meeting at a set time or place.
rendition adj A representation; a rendering; a translation.
renegade n A person who deserts a cause; a person who goes against the wishes and rules of a group to which he/she previously was an advocate for.
renege v To deny; to not follow a required course of action; to go back on.
renounce v To formally give up; to disown; repudiate.
renovate v To restore; to improve; to bring back to a former state.
renowned adj Celebrated; well known; famous.
reparable adj Something that can be fixed; able to be remedied.
repartee n A quick clever reply; a witty remark.
repeal v To annul; to revoke; to take back.
repercussion n A rebound; a consequence or reaction.
repertoire n A list of works of music, drama, plays, performances, etc.
repine v To be discontented with; to be annoyed with; to complain.
replenish v To fill up again; to rejuvenate.
replicate v To reproduce; to duplicate.
reportorial adj Pertaining to a report.
repose n A state of being at rest.
repository n A place of storage; a storehouse.
reprehensible adj Deserving blame; blameworthy.
repress v To hold back; to restrain.
reprieve n A postponement or cancellation of a punishment; a pardon, usually temporary.
reprimand v To reprove severely; rebuke; to criticize harshly.
reprise n A repetition (referring to a musical movement).
reproach v To blame; to disapprove; to show disappointment.
reprobate n A person hardened in sin; somebody who lacks decency.
reprobation n Severe disapproval; censure.
repulsion n Strong distaste; disgust.
repulsive adj Causing a feeling of disgust; offensive.
reputable adj Having a good reputation; respectful.
reputed adj Supposed; purported.
requiem n A mass or ceremonial service for the dead.
requisition n A demand or request, usually formal.
requite v To make a return for; to repay.
resentment n Bitterness; displeasure; a feeling of anger and revenge.
reservation n A feeling of doubt; uncertainty.
residue n Something that is left over; a remainder; a left-over balance.
resign v To submit; to give in.
resilience adj The ability to quickly recover and to maintain control.
resilient adj Elastic; having the power to spring back; able to recover quickly; able to withstand change.
resolution v Strong desire; determination.
resolve n Strong determination; resolution; firmness of purpose.
resonant adj Giving off an echo; resounding loudly; deep and full.
resourceful adj Clever; creative; using ones resources in an efficient way.
respite n A rest; an interval during which there is a lower than usual amount of activity.
resplendent adj Brilliant; splendid in appearance; glorious.
respondent n A person who responds; a person who has to answer in a court of law.
restive adj Restless; impatient; resisting authority.
restraint n Self control; a restriction.
resurrect v To revive; to bring back from the dead.
retain v To keep; to maintain the possession of; to employ and to utilize the skills of.
retard v To hinder; to hold back; to delay.
retentive adj Holding on; being able to remember; having good recall.
reticent adj Inclined to silence; overly reserved; not talking.
reticulated adj Covered with a netlike pattern of lines; like a net.
retinue n A following; the attendants associated with an important person.
retiring adj Shy, reserved; modest.
retort n A sharp, quick reply; a rejoinder.
retribution n Punishment for wrongdoing; vengeance.
retrodict v To explain or predict a past event using knowledge about the present state of affairs or knowledge learned since the event occurred.
retrograde adj Having a backward motion; reversed.
retrospective adj Looking back on the past; considering previous events.
reverberate v To echo; to resound.
revere v To show respect for; to idolize.
reverent adj Feeling or expressing respect; worshipful.
revert v To relapse; to turn back to a previous position or instance.
revile n An verbal attack, usually involving vile and abusive language.
revoke v To cancel; to take back; to take away or retract.
revulsion n A strong feeling of disgust; a violent change of feeling.
rhapsodize v To speak or write in an overly, exaggerated enthusiastic manner.
rhapsody n An excessively enthusiastic expression of emotion or feeling; an instrumental composition that is irregular.
rhetoric n The art of effective communication; effective persuasion; language which aims to persuade or to convince.
ribald adj Characterized as vulgar; wanton; profane; bawdy.
riddle v To make complicated; to make puzzling.
rigid adj Hard; unyielding; not bendable.
rigmarole n A complicated procedure; jabber; meaningless talk.
rind n The tough outer covering of a fruit, especially of a melon, lemon, or orange.
ripple n A small wave; a minor disturbance.
risible adj Amusing; comic; laughable.
rivet v To captivate; to hold.
riveting adj Awe-inspiring; holding ones attention; engrossing; extremely interesting.
robust adj Strong; vigorous; resistant to change or corruption.
rogue n A dishonest person; somebody who is deceitful.
roll n The calling of names.
rolling adj Rising and falling in a gentle manner; changing in a continuous manner.
roster n List of names.
rostrum n A raised platform for the purpose of giving a speeh; a pulpit.
rote n Repetition; learning through mere memorization rather than by means of understanding.
rousing adj Lively; inducing excitement.
rubbish n Garbage; trash; junk; worthless material.
rubble n Fragments; rubbish; the remains of something.
rubicund adj Red and healthy-looking; healthy looking and full of vigor; ruddy.
rubric n A title or heading in a manuscript; an established mode of conduct or assumed correct way of acting.
ruddy adj Reddish; tainted with red.
rueful adj Sorrowful; mournful.
ruffian n A violent scoundrel; a bully; a cruel person.
ruffle v To disturb; to alter the smoothness or regularity of something.
ruminant adj Contemplative; marked with deep thoughts; meditative.
ruminate v To ponder; to think over; to mentally process in a slow, languid manner; to mull over.
ruse n A trick; a stratagem.
rustic adj Pertaining to country life; simple and unsophisticated; plain and ordinary.
rustle v To make a small sound; to rub two objects together to make a sound, as for example two pieces of silk; to make a sounds while brushing against something.
ruthless adj Without pity
sacerdotal adj Of or relating to priests; pertaining to the priesthood.
sacrilegious adj Desecrating; profane and insulting.
sacrosanct adj Inviolably sacred.
sagacious adj Wise; perceptive; shrewd; having insight.
sage v A wise person.
salacious adj Obscene; lecherous; lustful.
salient adj Prominent; projecting beyond a line; outstanding.
saline adj Of or resembling salt; salty.
salmagundi n A mixture of items.
salubrious adj Healthful; conducive to good health; beneficial.
salutary adj Tending to improve; beneficial; wholesome; promoting well-being.
samovar n A metal urn; a teakettle.
sanctimonious adj Displaying ostentatious or hypocritical devoutness; exhibiting mockery of piety.
sanguinary adj Bloody; with much bloodshed; bloodthirsty.
sanguine adj Optimistic; cheerful; hopeful of the future.
sanitation n The disposal of sewage and garbage; the act of cleaning or removing waste.
sapient adj Wise; sagacious; acute.
sarcasm n A cunning ironic remark; mockery and ridicule.
sarcophagus n A decorated, often ornate, box fashioned usually out of wood, stone, or marble, which is used to store a dead body.
sardonic adj Overly mocking; disdainful; sarcastic.
sartorial adj Pertaining to tailors or tailoring; pertaining to clothing.
sate v To fully satisfy; to exceed.
satiate v To satisfy fully; to complete; to fulfill.
satori n The state in which a person suddenly acquires enlightenment.
saturnine adj Gloomy and dark.
saunter v To stroll; to go for a leisurely walk.
savor v To enjoy thoroughly; to take pleasure in.
savory adj Pleasing to the senses; pleasant in taste; agreeable.
saxicolous adj Living among rocks; growing among rocks or boulders.
scabbard n A case for a sword; a sheath.
scandal n A disgraceful action or circumstance; a grave offense, which results form a fault or misdeed, that is publicly visible.
scandalous adj Shocking; surprising and offensive; unheard-of; totally unexpected.
scanty adj Meager; insufficient; of small amount.
scapegoat n A person who bears the blame for another.
scarify v To make small cuts in or on, as for example the skin; to break up and loosen the surface of.
scavenge v To hunt through discarded materials for usable items or food; to search for food.
schematic n An outline or a summary diagram; a blueprint.
scheme n An orderly arrangement of elements or events that constitute a plan of action or attack.
schism n A division into factions among a group of people.
scintillate v To sparkle; to glitter; to flash.
scoff v To laugh at; to mock; to ridicule.
scorch v To sear; to cause to become discolored due to the application of heat.
scour v To clean by hard rubbing; to clean using a detergent or other harsh agent.
scowl v To frown angrily.
scrappy adj Disconnected; fragmented.
scrimmage n An official battle, fight, or competition between two people, groups, teams, etc.
scrupulous adj Thorough; detail-oriented; exacting.
scrutinize v To examine closely with the intent to critique.
scurf n Scaly skin; dead epidermis matter that is shed.
scurrilous adj Abusive; obscene; inappropriate; indecent.
scurry v To move or proceed hastily; hurry; move briskly; to scamper.
scurvy adj Contemptible; mean.
scuttle v To sink a ship; to scrap or to discard and do away with.
seamy adj Sordid; unpleasant; filthy or base.
sear v To burn the outer surface of; to char.
seasoned adj Hardened; experienced; well-versed.
seclusion n Isolation; solitude; a condition of bliss or of no interruptions.
secrete v To conceal or to hide; to place out of sight.
secular adj Pertaining to issues that have no spiritual basis; worldly; temporal.
sedate v To calm or to relieve; to soothe; to make mellow and artificially peaceful.
sedentary adj Performed while sitting; not moving from one place to another; settled.
sedition n Conduct or language inciting rebellion; act of rebellion; an act of resistance to authority.
seduce v To entice away from proper conduct.
sedulous adj Diligent; assiduous; persevering.
seedy adj Run-down; dirty; decrepit; disreputable.
seethe v To be violently disturbed; to boil.
seine n A net for catching fish; a fishing net that hangs vertically when deployed in the water.
selective adj Pertaining only to a few certain things or items; not all- encompassing.
semblance n Outward appearance; guise.
senility n Old age; the condition of being feeble and absent minded, due to old age.
sensual adj Pertaining to the pleasures of the senses; carnal.devoted to the pleasures of the sense; carnal.
sensuous adj Pleasureful; pertaining to the physical senses.
sententious adj Pithy; terse; short and concise; aphoristic; self-righteous; tending to be excessively moralizing.
sentinel n A sentry; a lookout.
sepulcher n A tomb; a grave.
sequacious adj Proceeding smoothly; happening regularly; something that is disposed to follow.
sequester v To isolate or to place into distinct groups; to segregate.
serendipity n The luck of finding a gift or object of value by chance.
serried adj pressed closely together; crowded.
servitude n Slavery; mandatory labor imposed as a punishment.
sesquipedalian adj Tending to use long words; grossly wordy.
shackle v To chain; to fetter.
shamble v To walk awkwardly.
shambles n Complete ruin; a wreck.
shard n A fragment of broken pottery.
shear v To remove fleece or hair by cutting; to cut with shears.
sheath n The cover for the blade of a weapon; the cover for a tool.
sheathe v To hide; to place into a protective pouch; to encase.
sherbet n Flavored ice dessert.
shipment n A package or load of goods sent by sea, road, air, etc.
shirk v To avoid; to shy away from responsibility or work.
shiver v To shake; to vibrate.
shoddy adj Inferior; made of less than ideal materials; not genuine.
shrew n A scolding woman; a small mouse-like rodent animal.
shrill adj High-pitched; intense; sharp and piercing.
shrivel v To shrink; to dry up; to cause to become wrinkled.
shrug v To consider unimportant; to disregard; to designate as boring and irrelevant.
shun v To keep away; to keep at bay.
shunt v To move; to shove; to get rid of or to send away; to change the course of.
shyster n An unethical lawyer; and unscrupulous person.
sibylline adj Prophetic; oracular.
sidereal adj Pertaining to the stars.
silt n Sediment deposited by running water at the turn of a river, at the entrance of a harbor, or at a delta.
simian n Related to or like a monkey.
simile n A comparison between two things using the words 'like' or 'as'.
simper v To smirk; to smile in a silly way.
simulate v To imitate; to fake the appearance of; to feign; to represent a simplification.
sinecure n A well-paid position that requires little work and little -- if any -- responsibilities.
sinewy adj Tough; stringy; muscular and strong.
sinister adj Evil; ominous; intent on doing harm.
sinuous adj Twisting; winding; tortuous.
skeptic n Somebody who doubts; a person who is willing to consider facts before jumping to conclusions.
skim v To read or glance through quickly; to brush.
skimp v To use scantily; to offer in limited quantities; to use sparingly or economically.
skinflint adj A miser; somebody who is stingy; somebody reluctant to spend money.
skittish adj Capricious; easily agitated; frivolous.
skulk v To move furtively; to lie in waiting, with an expectation to pounce.
slack v To be sluggish; inactive; loose; to be negligent.
slacken v To slow down; to loosen; to make or become slack.
slag n The residue from smelting metal; waste matter; drainage.
slander n Defamation; false and intentionally malicious statements.
slash n A long, sweeping cut.
slat n A flat and narrow strip of wood or plastic.
slavish adj Resembling or acting like a slave; servile; imitating.
slew adj A large quantity or number.
slight n An insult; a snub; an affront on a person's dignity.
slink v To move quietly so as to defy detection; to sneak.
slipshod adj Careless; sloppy; untidy; faulty.
sloth n A slow moving mammal that lives in the trees; somebody who is lazy or slow.
sloven n A person who is habitually unconcerned with his outward appearance or his work.
sluggard n A lazy person; somebody who is repeatedly inactive.
smattering n A small scattered number or amount.
smelt v To melt with the goal of separating; to blend ores so that they change their chemical composition.
smother v To suppress; to cover; to cut off from the air supply; to surround.
smudge n A dirty mark; something with uneven or unclear edges.
snare n A trap used to capture birds or small animals.
snarky adj Irritable; tending to be easily agitated.
snub v To treat with contempt; to ignore.
sober adj Self-controlled; solemn; calm; not drunken and not out of control.
sobriety n Moderation pertaining to the indulgence in alcohol; the quality of being sober.
sobriquet n Nickname; a fancy or familiar name for a person.
sodden adj Fully soaked; saturated.
soggy adj Heavy and saturated with water.
soiree n An evening party; a social gathering with an intended purpose or composed of people with similar interests.
sojourn n A short stay; a temporary visit.
solace n Comfort that is given in times of sorrow or great trouble.
solder v To repair by fusing alloys with the help of high heat; to mend; to unite.
solecism n A nonstandard or outdated grammatical construction; a grammatical mistake.
solicitous adj anxious; worried; concerned.
solidarity n Agreement of interest among a group of people.
solitude n The condition of being alone; a state of seclusion.
soluble adj Able to be dissolved in a liquid.
somatic adj Of or related to the body.
somatic adj Of or relating to the bod; bodily; physical.
sonic adj Referring to the speed of sound.
soot n The black powder that is produced by burning.
soothsayer n A person who foretells the future.
sophistry n Fallacious reasoning; an invalid logical argument meant to mislead.
sophomoric adj Immature; not fully developed; like a sophomore.
sordid adj Wretched; selfish; dirty.
sorority n A club or organization of women students.
sound adj Valid; in good condition; characterized by good judgment.
sovereign n A ruler, such as a queen or king, of a monarchy; a supreme ruler.
sovereignty n The condition of complete independence and self-government; supremacy of authority.
spangle n A small shiny piece that is placed onto a garment for decoration; and ornament.
spare v To refrain from harming; to protect.
sparse adj Thinly scattered or layered; scanty; with no leftovers.
spartan adj Without attention to detail or comfort; not luxurious, sternly disciplined.
spasmodic adj Without rhythm; fitful; of or like a spasm.
spat n A squabble; a small argument or minor dispute.
spate n A large number; a sudden, unexpected rise.
spatula n A broad-bladed knife or other instrument used for spreading, mixing, leveling, or scooping.
spear n A long shaft weapon with a metal point on the end.
specious adj Seemingly reasonable but actually incorrect; intentionally misleading.
spectral adj Ghostly; of or pertaining to a phantom.
spectrum n The entire range of possibilities.
spendthrift adj Extravagant; indulgent; without regard to cost.
spin v To rotate swiftly; to twist.
splice v To bring together; to combine end- to-end; to unite.
spontaneity n Without premeditation; occuring without forethought.
sporadic adj Irregular; intermittent; occurring at irregular intervals.
sprightly adj Lively; animated.
sprite n An elf; a fairy; a pixie.
spruce v To make neat; to trim.
spry adj Nimble; active; moving quickly.
spurious adj False; counterfeit; lacking authenticity.
squabble n A minor quarrel; bickering.
squall n A sudden windstorm, often one that is violent; a deluge of rain and snow.
squalor n A condition of filth; neglect; absolute despair.
squash v To crush; to suppress; to relinquish violently.
squat v To crouch; to sit closely to the floor.
squeamish adj Easily shocked; peevish; touchy; fastidious.
stab v To pierce with a pointed weapon.
staccato adj Played in an abrupt manner; marked by sharp sound; disjointed.
stagnant adj Stale; not flowing; foul smelling; motionless.
staid adj Serious; fixed; settled; permanent; not flimsy.
stalemate n A deadlock.
stalk v To chase or pursue stealthily; to move threateningly or in a menacing manner; to spy upon.
stall v To bring or come to a standstill; to stop completely; to thwart.
stammer v To speak with excessive pauses or repetitions; to involuntarily repeat words.
standstill n A condition of no movement; a state characterized by a lack of activity.
stanza n A specific division of a poem, comprised of usually more than a few lines.
stately adj Couth; formal.
static adj Motionless; unchanging; not developing.
statutory adj Created by legislative decree; regulated by rules.
stead n The place that has been occupied previously by somebody else.
stealth n The attribute of moving secretly or unseen.
stellar adj pertaining to the stars; outstanding.
stentorian adj Loud; extremely powerful.
stern n The rear part of a sailing vessel.
stertorous adj Characterized by a loud and heavy sound made while snoring.
stickler n A perfectionist; a person who insists that things be exactly right or performed a certain way.
stifle v To suppress; to prevent or to inhibit; to smother.
stigma n A mark or symbol of shame or disgrace.
stigmatize v To defame; to denounce; to describe something or somebody scornfully or in bad taste.
stipple v To engrave, draw, or paint by small dots or small motions.
stipulate v To put forward for consideration; to state as a necessary condition; to mention as a requirement.
stockade n An enclosure made of wood; a series of posts implanted into the ground which act as a barrier or blockade.
stodgy adj Dull; unimaginative; unoriginal; conservative.
stoic adj Impassive; unmoved by joy or grief.
stomach v To bear; to tolerate.
stomp v To trample heavily; to tread violently.
straggle v To stray or fall behind; to spread out.
stratagem n A scheme aimed to deceive; a trick.
stratified v Divided into distinct layers or classes.
stray v To wander; to loose one's intended course of movement; to loose one's way.
streak v To move very fast; to dart.
strepitous adj Noisy, boisterous, clamorous.
stringent adj Binding; rigid; marked by scarcity of money; requiring adherence to harsh rules.
stroll n A leisurely stroll; a slow walk.
strut v To swagger; to walk in a pompous fashion.
studious adj Given to diligent study.
stultify v To make or cause to appear or become stupid or foolish; to frustrate; to hinder.
stump v To baffle or to puzzle; to perplex.
stun v To amaze; to astound; to shock; to render speechless; to incapacitate, most often for only a short moment.
stupor n A state of apathy; a daze; a condition marked by a lack of awareness.
stygian adj Dark; gloomy; black.
stylize v To restrict to a particular style; to fix in accordance to a specific convention.
subdue v To overcome; to challenge; to hinder; to supress and to bring under control.
subjective n Influenced by personal feelings and opinions; occurring or taking place within the mind.
subjugate v To conquer; to control; to subdue.
sublimate v To refine; to make pure; to rarefy.
sublime adj Causing deep feelings; arousing; supreme.
subliminal adj Below the threshold of conscious perception; subtle.
subordinate adj Occupying a lower rank; inferior; submissive.
subpoena n A formal order requiring a person to appear in court.
subsequent adj Referring to something that happens later; following in time.
subservient adj Behaving like a slave; servile; attending to the wishes of another.
subsidy n A lump of money or direct aid, provided by the government.
substantial adj Significant; essential or fundamental; considerable.
substantiate v To support; to establish with the aid of evidence; to verify.
substantiation n An analysis or documentation of a particular topic.
subterfuge n A pretense; a false show that is meant to evade or to evade something.
succinct adj Concise and to the point; expressed using few words.
succor n Assistance; help; relief.
succulent adj Juicy; full and tasty; exceedingly rich.
succumb v To yield to; to give in; to die.
suckle v To take or to give milk at the breast or udder; to nurse.
suede n Leather with a soft surface.
suffragist n A person who advocates the extension of voting rights to women.
suffuse adj Spread through or over, usually referring to color or hue.
suitor n A man who is courting a woman.
sullen adj Dark; gloomy; morose, often displaying ill humor.
sullied adj Stained; dirtied; discredited.
sully v To defile; to tarnish; to alter so as to become unfavorable.
summation v The calculation of the total; summing-up; a summary.
sunder v To separate; to part; to cleave or sever.
sundry adj Miscellaneous; separate; assorted.
supercilious adj Disdainful characterized by haughty scorn; arrogant.
supererogatory adj Superfluous; more than is needed or demanded.
superfluity n A large amount; a luxury.
superfluous adj More then is needed or wanted; overabundant.
superimpose v To place over something else; to place on top of.
supernumerary adj In excess of what is prescribed, stated, or necessary.
supersede v To replace; to take the place of something else.
supine adj Lying on the back; passive; inactive.
supplant v To unfairly take the place of; to usurp; to replace.
supple adj Flexible; movable; limber.
suppliant n A person who petitions; somebody who is aspiring for a specific office or duty.
supplicate v To make a humble petition to; to pray humbly.
supposition n An assumption; a hypothesis.
suppurate v To form or give out; to deteriorate; to break.
surcharge n An amount charged in addition to the sale price; an added amount.
surfeit n An excess; an overabundance.
surly adj Ill-tempered; brash; rude and uncompromising.
surmise v To guess; to assume; to conclude, but not necessarily correct.
surmount v To achieve a specific goal or target; to overcome.
surplus n Being in excess of what is needed.
surreptitious adj Performed secretly; in a furtive manner.
surrogate adj Substitute; something that is used in place of an original; not natural.
surveillance v The act of observing; watching.
sustenance n Food; nourishment; livelihood; that which provides food, warmth, and provides for shelter.
suture v To sew stitches to close a wound or incision.
svelte adj Slim; slender in figure; suave.
swarm n A large group of insects moving in a mass; crowd of people or animals.
swarthy adj Dark; dusky; dark brown; blackish.
sway n To swing from side to side; to influence another person's opinion, motive, or action.
sweeping adj Lacking details; very general; extensive; having a broad impact.
swelter v To suffer from oppressive heat; to cook; to be oppressed by extreme high temperatures.
swill v To drink greedily.
swindler n A person who cheats or is otherwise untrustworthy.
sybarite n A person who loves luxury; a gourmet; somebody who strives for access to only the finest and most expensive items.
sycophant n A person who flatters wealthy or famous people so as to gain a personal advantage.
sylvan adj Related to the woods or the forest; composed of branches, roots, leaves, bark, etc.
symbiosis n An interdependent, mutually beneficial relationship between two entities.
syncopate v To change the rhythm of; to place emphasis on or to stress those regions that generally are not emphasized; to condense.
synopsis n A summary; an overview.
synoptic adj
tacit adj Taken for granted; understood without being explicitly stated; not put into words.
taciturn adj Habitually silent; talking little; reserved.
tact n Adept skill in dealing with people; sensitivity and good sense in knowing what to say at the right time.
tactful adj Careful not to cause offence; having the ability to distinguish between what is right and wrong.
tactile adj Pertaining to the organs or sense of touch.
talisman n A charm; an object that is believed to warn off evil or to give special powers.
tally n An official record; a list of events of counted items; an enumeration.
tamp v To lightly tap so as to force downwards.
tangential adj Not central; straying from the main theme.
tangible adj Able to be touched; something that is concrete.
tanker n Ship, plane, or vehicle constructed to transport liquids in bulk.
tantamount adj Equivalent in effect or value
taper v To gradual decrease; to make or become narrower toward one end.
tarnish v To make or become dull; to make discolored.
tarry v To linger; to delay; to dawdle.
tatter n A torn piece of cloth; a shred.
taunt v To reproach in a contemptuous manner; to to reproach in a sarcastic or hurtful manner.
tautology n A repetition; something that is redundant; something that is always true.
tawdry adj Cheap; shameful.
tawny adj Brownish yellow; dull yellow.
taxing adj Burdensome; demanding; requiring effort.
tedium n Boredom; weariness; dullness.
teem v To abound; to be bountiful;
temper v To make moderate; to make less severe; to calm.
temperament n A characteristic frame of mind; a person's natural disposition; the set of mental, physical, and emotion traits that are specific to a person.
temperate adj Moderate; exhibiting self control.
tempestuous n Stormy; violent; impassioned.
temporize v An attempt to gain time by postponing an action.
tenacious adj Abiding strongly; holding fast; persistent.
tendentious adj Promoting a particular point of view; biased; having a definite purpose.
tender v To extend; to formally offer or provide.
tenet n A doctrine; dogma; the set of beliefs that are held dear by a group.
tenon v To join; to fasten securely.
tensile adj Able to be stretched and manipulated; capable of being stretched.
tenuous adj Flimsy; weak; unpredictable.
tenure n The holding of an office or real estate; time during which such an office is held; a hold.
tepid adj Barely warm.
tepid adj Lukewarm; not eager.
termagant n A violent, brawling woman.
terminal adj The end; fatal; at the end.
termination n The end; the conclusion of something.
terrestrial adj Relating to the earth.
terse adj Concise and to the point; pithy.
tertiary adj Third in rank.
testy adj Irritable; impatient and annoyed.
tether v To chain; to tie firm; to anchor with a rope or chain.
thematic adj Pertaining to an all-encompassing, umbrella motif, theme, or idea.
theoretical adj Based on theory; impractical; hypothetical.
thermal adj Pertaining to heat; producing warmth.
thespian adj Dramatic; climactic; exciting.
thew n Muscle or sinew (usually used in the plural); muscular power or strength.
thrall n A slave; a serf; a person in bondage.
thresh v To beat or strike, especially using a flail.
thrifty adj Careful about spending; spendthrift; economical.
throb v To beat rapidly; to contract and expand violently; to vibrate; to palpitate.
throng n A large number; a crowd of people or animals.
throttle v To strangle; to choke; to suffocate.
thwart v To block or to impede.
timbre n The quality of a musical tone produced by a musical instrument; the tone characteristic which distinguishes one instrument from other.
timorous adj Fearful; timid; demonstrating fear.
tinge v To give slight color or quality to; to impart a certain quality.
tint n A slight degree or variation in color.
tirade n A diatribe; a harangue; a long, angry, vindictive speech.
titanic adj Huge; of enormous size; gigantic.
titillate v To tickle; to excite pleasantly; to excite agreeably.
titter n A nervous giggle; a restrained laugh.
tittup n A lively movement; a prance.
toady adj Obsequious; overly flattering.
tocsin n A warning signal; a bell that is used to sound an alarm.
tolerable adj Able to be tolerated; neither bad nor good, but mediocre.
tolerate v To permit; to allow; to acknowledge.
tonic n A medicine or remedy that is supposed to increase health, strength, or confidence.
tonsure v The act of shaving one's head, especially by persons who are entering a religious order.
topography n The physical features of a region, including the shape of the land the the height of the terrain.
topple v To become unsteady; to fall down; to push over.
torment v To annoy; to vex.
torpor n Lethargy; a state of sluggishness.
torque n The twisting force that arises from the rotation of an object; the moment of a force that results in a rotation.
torrid adj Very hot; scorching; ardent.
tortuous adj Not straightforward; complex; windy.
toupee n A hairpiece intended to cover a bald spot on the head.
toxin n A poisonous substance, most often produced by animals or plants, for use as a defense mechanism.
tract n A religious or political propaganda pamphlet.
tractable adj Docile; easy to manage; easy to mold or to change.
traduce v To expose to slander; to speak poorly of.
trajectory n The path taken by a moving object such as a missile or a bullet.
tramp n A vagrant; somebody who travels about aimlessly.
transcendent adj Above and beyond normal limits; superior; surpassing; above the rest.
transcendental adj Beyond common thought or ideas; unable to be understood by practical experiences; able to be understood through intuition only.
transgress v To break or to go beyond a limit or boundary; to break a rule.
transient adj Temporary; short-lived; fleeting.
translucent adj Partially transparent.
transmogrify v To change with grotesque or humorous effect; to alter so much to the extent of being ridiculous.
transmute v To transform; change; to alter.
traumatic adj Shocking; pertaining to a violent injury.
travesty n A fiasco; something that completely misrepresents the truth; a parody.
tread n A particular type or style of walking.
treatise n A formal article which thoroughly analyzes and discusses a specific subject.
trek n A long, difficult journey.
trellis n A latticework onto which climbing plants grown and climb.
tremulous adj Trembling; wavering; fearful.
trenchant adj Forceful; keen; effective.
trencherman n A person with a big appetite; a person who eats a great deal of food.
trepidation n A feeling of excitement; alarm.
tribulation n A state or condition of suffering; an ordeal; an especially difficult trial.
tribunal n A court of justice; a group of lawyers or judges appointed to residue over a specific case.
tribune n In ancient times, a Roman official elected to protect the interests of the common people.
trickster n A person who likes to play practical jokes; a person who cheats others.
trident n A three-pronged spear.
trifling adj Trivial; unimportant; of little worth.
trigger v To start; to set off; to initiate.
trite adj Simple; hackneyed; commonplace; ordinary and unoriginal.
triumph n Victory or success; the attaining of a goal.
troglodyte n A person who lives in a cave; a cave dweller; somebody who is secluded.
trope n A figurative use of a word; the use of a rhetorical device.
troupe n A group of performers or artists, as in a circus, traveling band, or performance group.
truculence n Aggressiveness; cruelty; ferocity.
truism n A self-evident fact; something that is universally accepted as true.
trumpery adj Decorative; of little value; worthless.
truncate v To cut off; to shorten.
truncheon n A nightstick carried by police; a cudgel; a baton.
trunk n The main wooden stem of a tree; the part of the human body that excludes the legs, arms, and head; the torso.
tryst n A meeting arranged by lovers; arrangement between lovers to meet; a love affair.
tuber n A swollen underground root stem, emanating from a plant such as a tree or potato.
tumid adj Swollen; bombastic; pompous; exaggerated.
tumult n A commotion caused by many people; a riot; a noisy uproar or calamity.
turbid adj Muddy; stirred-up; agitated.
turbid adj Having the sediment disturbed; muddy; thick and cloudy.
turgid adj Swollen; tumid; filled with and under pressure from liquid.
turmoil n Extreme confusion; a commotion.
turncoat n A traitor; a person who changes allegiance to the opposition party.
turpitude n Wickedness; shamefulness; a depraved act.
tutelage n Guardianship; instruction.
tutelary n Custodial; protective.
twinge n An unforeseen attack; a biting surge of pain.
twitch v To tug or pull at; to pull sharply; to jerk.
tycoon n A wealthy businesman; a wealthy leader or magnate.
tyranny n Oppression; cruel government; a type of government where the ruler is an absolute dictator.
tyro n A beginner; a novice; somebody who is just barely learning a trade.
ubiquitous adj Being everywhere at the same time; omnipresent; all-important.
ullage n The amount of liquid that is needed to completely fill a container.
ultimatum n A firm, last demand.
ululate v To howl; to wail.
umbrage n Offense; resentment.
umbrageous adj Shady; apt to take offense.
unaccountable adj Something that cannot be explained; something that cannot be accounted for.
unassailable adj Not open to attack; impregnable; indisputable.
unbridled adj Violent; unrestrained; uncontrolled.
uncanny adj Strange; mysterious; out of the ordinary.
unconscionable adj Unscrupulous; without conscience; excessive and beyond reason.
uncouth adj Not restrained; clumsy in decorum or manners.
undermine v To weaken gradually; to imply incompetence; to cause to falter.
understate v To state with less truth than is warranted by the facts; to underestimate.
understudy n A person who studies and prepares to assume the role of the lead actor or performer should the situation arise.
underwrite v To support by providing monetary funds; to sign an agreement and to assume fiscal liability.
undulate v To move back and forth; to fluctuate.
undulating adj Characterized or moving with a wavelike motion.
unearth v To bring to light; to excavate.
unearthly adj Ghostly; supernatural.
unencumbered adj Not hindered; free-flowing; simple.
unerringly adj Without mistakes; unknowingly.
unfaltering adj Steadfast; firm; not changing.
unfeigned adj Not pretended; sincere; true.
unfetter v To liberate; to set free; to remove from bondage.
unfledged adj Immature; not having the feathers necessary to fly.
unilateral adj One-sided; without consideration of everybody's needs and desires; selfish.
uninhibited adj Free from restraints; not concerned about the consequences of ones behavior; free in feelings.
universal adj General; omnipresent; pertaining to everyone and everything; cosmic.
unkempt adj Disheveled; giving the impression of being uncared for.
unlettered adj Not well educated; illiterate and not capable of making sound judgments.
unobtrusive adj Inconspicuous; quiet.
unravel v To open up; to disentangle; to solve; to conclude.
unrequited adj Not requited; not reciprocated.
unruly adj Disobedient; lawless; difficult to control and not following orders.
unscathed adj Unharmed; unhurt; having escaped without injury.
unseemly adj Improper; indecent and inconsiderate of customs or traditions.
unsightly adj Ugly; unpleasant to glance at.
unsullied adj Untarnished; clean and fresh.
untenable adj Incapable of being defended; not able to be justified.
unwarranted adj Unjustified; groundless; undeserved.
unwieldy adj awkward to carry or move; cumbersome; unmanageable.
unwonted adj Rare and unaccustomed; unusual.
upbraid v To scold; to reproach.
upholster v To cover with a decorative or otherwise suitable and aesthetically pleasing material.
uproar n Confusion; a noisy tumultuous clash or voicing of disagreement.
urbane adj Elegant, and refined in manners.
usufruct n The right to use something that usually belongs to somebody else; the legal right of enjoying the profits of something that belongs to somebody else.
usurp v To illegally seize another persons power or rank; to take over.
usury n The process of lending money at exorbitant (and often illegal) interest rates.
utilitarian adj Useful for a specific purpose; tending towards being useful rather than beautiful.
utopia n An ideal society; a blissful place.
uxorious adj Excessively or foolishly devote
vacuous adj Empty; lacking in ideas; inane.
vagary n A capricious occurrence; an unpredictable course of action; a whim.
vagrant n A wanderer; a homeless person.
vainglorious adj Boastful; conceited; an overwhelming feeling of self-importance.
valediction n A farewell speech; the act of saying goodbye and leaving.
valetudinarian n A physically weak person who is overly -- and often morbidly -- concerned about his health.
validate v To make valid; to confirm; to state confidently.
valor n Bravery.
valorous adj Brave and gallant.
vandal n A person who intentionally destroys things belonging to other people.
vanguard n Forerunners; the lead-most group of soldiers in an army or mobile military force.
vantage n A position of advantage.
vapid adj Dull and uninteresting; lifeless; lacking imagination.
vaporize v To turn into vapor.
variegate v To change the appearance of; to alter the colors of; to introduce variety.
variegated adj Varied; many-colored; diverse.
varnish n Paint used to cover a surface with a glossy film.
vaunted adj Boasted; bragged; excessively praised; overly publicized.
veer v To change direction; to alter course.
vegetate v To be in a sluggish, non-active state; to have no interests of to have no activity.
vehement adj Forceful; passionate; with marked vigor.
vellicate v To tickle; to touch with the intent to arouse the senses.
venal adj Willing to be dishonest; willing to be bribed.
vendetta n A bitter, often blood feud.
vendor n A person who sells items; somebody who supplies goods or services.
veneer n A coating of very good material that is overlaid over inferior material; an ornamental coating.
venerable adj Deserving respect; commanding respect by virtue of reputation, age, dignity, etc.; worthy of reverence.
venial adj Forgivable; trivial; minor; fleeting and/or momentary.
venison n The meat from a deer.
venom n The poison of an animal, most often referring to a snake; extreme hatred.
vent v To release; to let go; to express fully.
ventilate v To allow fresh air to pass over; to replace stale air with clean air.
ventral adj Near the belly; towards the front.
ventriloquist n A person who is skilled at making it seem as if his or her voice is coming from another person or object.
veracious adj Truthful; honest.
verbalize v To put into words.
verbiage n A pompous array of words; characterized by having too many unnecessary words; wordiness.
verbigerative adj Characterized by an excessive repetition of meaningless words.
verdant adj Green and fresh; overly green.
verdant adj Green; covered with green plants or grass; lush.
verdigris n Green coating on copper which has been exposed to the weather.
verisimilitude n Likelihood; the appearance of truth or honesty.
veritable adj Being truly so; real; genuine; authentic.
verity n The condition of being valid or true; a long-standing principle.
vermin n Small animals or insects that are generally destructive or injurious to a person's health.
vernal adj Fresh; youthful; pertaining to spring.
versatile adj Multi-talented; having many functions.
vertebrate n A creature which has a backbone or spinal cord; belonging to the group of animals with a segmented spinal column.
vertiginous adj Causing dizziness or confusion.
vestige n A trace; the remains of something.
viable adj Capable of maintaining life; feasible; practical; referring to something that can be accomplished.
viand n An article of food; nourishment; a delicate, dainty food article.
vicissitude n A change; and alternation; a change of fortune.
victuals n Provisions; food items.
vigilance n Watchfulness.
vigilant adj Watchful; alert; looking out for danger.
vignette n A small drawing or sketch at the beginning or end of a chapter of a book.
vindicate v To clear from blame; to free from blame or accusation by providing proof.
vindictive adj Liable or tending to exact revenge; vengeful; spiteful.
vintner n A wine merchant; a person who crafts or sells wines.
vinyl n A type of plastic that is generally strong yet slightly flexible.
violate v To break a law; to defile or violate a rule of conduct; to desecrate a sacred tenent.
virago n A loud and domineering woman; a large or strong woman.
virile adj Potent; burly; full of vigor; hopeful; having those characteristics most often attributed to an adult male.
virtuoso n An person renowned for his highly artistic ability, usually specifically referring to a pianist.
virulent adj Exceptionally harmful; poisonous; hostile and unhindered.
visage n appearance; facial characteristics.
visceral adj Referring to the internal organs of the body.
viscous adj Thick; sticky; characterized by a resistance to flow.
vise n A tool for holding something in place; a clamping device.
vista n A mental view which is characterized by foresight.
vital adj Animated; vibrant and full of life.
vitiate v To lower the quality of; to weaken; to spoil.
vitiate v To spoil the effect of; make inoperative; corrupt morally; to make imperfect.
vitreous adj Pertaining to or resembling glass.
vituperative adj Abusive; scolding; defamatory.
vivacious adj Lively; animated and mobile.
vivid adj Bright and distinct.
vivify v To give life to; to animate; to enliven.
vociferous adj Clamorous; noisy; crying out loudly.
volatile adj Changeable; fickle; unstable, tending to explode.
volley n A discharge, often simultaneous, of a number of missiles or projectiles.
volubility n Talk or conversation that is fluent or continuous.
voluble adj Characterized by a constant speech; fluent.
voluminous adj With great intensity or having great volume; excessively large or bulky.
voluptuous adj Overly sensual; well developed; ample.
vortex n The center of turbulence; a predicament into which one is thrown without any choice.
votary n A regular; a stout worshiper; a person who is bound by a religious vow.
vouch v To give personal assurance; to guarantee.
vouchsafe v To grant, as in a favor or through grace.
vulgar adj Coarse; harsh, not refined; pertaining to something common.
vulpine adj Like a fox; crafty and sneaky.
vulture n
waddle v To walk awkwardly, usually using short steps while swaying the body from side to side.
wade v To walk or pass through something that is liquid, gelatinous, or otherwise impedes movement.
waffle v To talk vaguely; to prattle, without any apparent purpose or intent, as to mislead.
waive v To give up; to voluntarily not claim what is otherwise earned or ordinarily granted.
wake n The trail of a ship or other object in the water; path of something that has gone by.
wander v To walk slowly; to meander aimlessly.
wane v To decrease in strength; to decrease gradually; to fizzle out; to grow smaller.
wangle v To acquire by cleverness or deception; to trick.
wanton adj Unrestrained; gratuitously cruel; immoral and malicious; promiscuous.
warble v To sing with melodic embellishments.
ward n An administrative division of a city; a specific division in a hospital; a region that is resided over by a single or a group of religious leaders.
warmonger n A person who urges war or who shows enthusiasm for it.
wary adj Cautious; watchful, vigilant.
wassail n A salutation wishing good health to a person; a revelry which includes merriment and drinking.
wastrel n A waster; a person who freely spends and wastes money.
waver v To move back and forth; to be undecided.
wax v To increase gradually; to grow steadily.
weary adj Tired physically; mentally drained; fatigued; tiresome.
welter n A heap of confusion; turmoil; a jumble.
wheedle v To deceive, to persuade, to obtain by flattery.
whilom adj Former; once.
whimsical adj Capricious; fanciful; childishly strange.
whit n A small amount; a particle; a small, small bit.
whittle v To pare; to cut or to trim; to reduce systematically.
wholesome adj Conducive to good mental or physical health; healthful; beneficial.
whorl n A ring of leaves around a stem or central axis; a circular arrangement.
wield v To exercise (power or influence) effectively; to handle (a weapon) capably.
wiggle v To move or gyrate from side to side with an irregular twisting motion.
wile n A trick; an artifice; a stratagem aimed to fool, entice, trap, deceive.
willowy adj Flexible, pliant, graceful, or slender.
wilt v To sag; to loose freshness; to droop.
wily adj Crafty and cunning.
wince v To shutter; to show bodily or mental pain.
winnow v To sift; to separate the chaff from grain; to separate the good parts from the bad parts.
wispy adj Thin; barely noticeable; slight.
wistful adj Thoughtful; sadly pensive.
withhold v To retain; to refuse to give; holdback.
witless adj Lacking intelligence or wit.
wizened adj Shriveled; withered; wrinkled.
woe n Great sorrow; a deep grief that cannot be consoled; extreme suffering.
worldly adj Engrossed in matters of this earth; not spiritual; pertaining to the material world.
wrangle v To quarrel noisily and disruptively; to attain through arguing.
wrath n Anger; fury; hatred.
wreak v To inflict; to execute; to place.
wrench v To twist or pull; to strain.
wretch n A miserable, often angry person; a despicable person.
wring v To twist and squeeze, esp. to extract liquid; to wrench or twist painfully.
wry adj Twisted; bent out of shape.
xanthic
yeoman n A man owning a small piece of land; a middle-class farmer.
yield n The amount produced or generated; income on investment; profit.
yoke v To join together; unite; to harness; to attach.
yokel n A rustic; a country bumpkin.
yore adj
zaftig adj Pleasantly plump; having a full body.
zany adj Comical; crazy; clownish.
zealot n A fanatic; an overly ambitious person; a person with excessive enthusiasm.
zenith n The point in the sky that is directly overhead.
zephyr n A gentle breeze; a wind from the west.
zest n
syphilis
shroud
prejudice
settlement
bridge
maiden
snuff
barren
held
huts
curraghs
artifacts
tribal
revisionist
draconian
appetite
goad
contempt
fetid
pilfer
dissent, thwart, sovereignty, err, egregious, emit, recalcitrant, heyday, auteur, lionize
diagnostic
array
flipper
Primatologist
intense
neurscientist
amygdala
flaw
passersby
amend
escorts
prey
(drawing, leaves)
stalk
lap
echolocation
dine
rabies
thee
thus
eternal
flippers
lifeless
agin'
frown
protege,
diagnostic
omnipresent
multi-platinum
hiatus
streak
hitmaking
drastically
envoyeur
asceticism
spatchcock
obfuscation
cumbrous
turf
prude
foray
uphold
frankly
prostitutes
rant
preggers
trendsetter
quest
drape
exerted
dignity
refought
wrought
gauches
vixen
pedestal
strippers
fusain
hydrostatic
jay
warpten
estaminet
jaguar
ascent
acclivity
rise
raise
climb
upgrade
improvement
melioration
accept
consent
go for
take
have
better
improve
ameliorate
meliorate
descent
declivity
fall
declination
declension
downslope
decay
diminution
slump
correct
go down
wane
refuse
reject
pass up
turn down
worsen
sag
hugs
embezzle
peculate
misappropriate
malversate
hold
view as
take for
hippie
hippy
flower child
evergreen
caducous
shed
broadleaf
broad-leafed
broad-leaved
degeneracy
degeneration
decadency
doom
try
laxity
decadence
declension
libel,
calumniate,
decry,
defame,
depreciate,
detract
slander
smirch
asperse
denigrate
calumniate
smear
sully
besmirch
default,
contumacy
absence, .
default
absence,
default,
contumacy
breaking,
smash, wreck,
bankruptcy,
default
default,
bankrupt
payment
pay up
ante up
pay
default option
nonpayment
nonremittal
default on
syphilis
shroud
prejudice
settlement
bridge
maiden
snuff
barren
held
huts
curraghs
artifacts
tribal
revisionist
draconian
appetite
goad
contempt
fetid
pilfer
dissent,
thwart,
sovereignty,
err,
egregious,
emit,
recalcitrant,
heyday,
auteur,
lionize
diagnostic
array
flipper
Primatologist
intense
neurscientist
amygdala
flaw
passersby
amend
escorts
prey
(drawing, leaves)
stalk
lap
echolocation
dine
rabies
thee
thus
eternal
flippers
lifeless
agin'
frown
protege,
abattoir
catachresis
crapaud
demurrage
diplodocus
dolabriform
ecphonesis
encephalitis
galere
intravasation
lallation
lebensraum
Mertensia
Michelangelesque
misocainea
morosoph
olecranon
panjandrum
pediculicide
persiflage
physiognomy
psephologist
recusancy
soupcon
spasmolytic
surtout
tatterdemalion
thalweg
tournedos
abbatial
abeyance
abnegation
accommodate
acedia
acetabulum
acquittal
acuminate
adenoidal
adiabatic
adipose
aggrandizement
aggregate
agoraphobia
Airedale
akaryote
alcazar
algorithm
ameliorate
amphibious
anachronism
apartheid
apparatchik
archipelago
asana
azimuth
babka
bacciferous
Baedeker
balaclava
balalaika
baleen
bandicoot
banzai
bathyal
Bauhaus
Beelzebub
Beethovenian
beleaguer
bellicose
belligerent
binturong
Bolshevik
borzoi
botryoidal
boudoir
boulevardier
boysenberry
braggadocio
brilliantine
brouhaha
brucellosis
Buddha
bumptiously
bureaucracy
cachet
calypso
camouflage
camphor
cappelletti
capricious
carafe
cecity
chagrin
chalcopyrite
charlatan
chassis
chauvinism
clerihew
coadjutor
coati
coloratura
commensurate
commissar
conquistador
corpuscle
corrigenda
crescendo
Croesus
cyanosis
cynosure
dahlia
debenture
detente
dichotomy
diphthong
discrete
doctrinaire
dowager
dressage
dudgeon
dyslexia
echt
ecru
edelweiss
egregious
eiderdown
einsteinium
eland
entourage
Eocene
epenthesis
ephemeral
equilibrium
equipoise
erudite
escargot
euphemism
euthanasia
exacerbate
examen
exaugural
facetious
Fahrenheit
fastidious
febrility
fibrinogen
flabbergast
flense
fomentation
forsythia
Fraulein
fuselage
fusillade
gadgeteer
garibaldi
gauche
gendarme
genre
Geronimo
gigot
gingham
ginglymus
glasnost
glazier
glockenspiel
guillotine
gymkhana
gynarchy
gypsum
halal
hamartia
hartebeest
heifer
heinousness
heliacal
Hemerocallis
hereditament
herpetology
hierarchy
hippopotamus
hollandaise
hyperbole
hypocrisy
Ibsenian
imago
indigenous
ingenue
innocuous
intaglio
ipecac
iridectomy
isinglass
jacamar
jambeau
japery
jejunely
jeremiad
jonquil
juggernaut
karaoke
keeshond
kirtle
kishke
koan
kohlrabi
labyrinthine
lassitude
legato
levanter
lieutenant
luthier
maelstrom
mahout
maraschino
maxilla
mayonnaise
mediocre
meiosis
melange
melee
menhaden
mercerize
merganser
Michaelmas
mihrab
misogynist
mistletoe
mnemonic
moussaka
mozzarella
muishond
mussitation
mycology
myocarditis
mystique
narcissistic
neuropathy
Nisei
notochord
novillero
Occident
ocelot
oligarchic
opossum
oriel
ostentatious
paparazzo
paradigm
pasteurize
peccadillo
peculate
pekoe
pelycosaur
Pembroke
perennial
perestroika
periphery
pernicious
pessimum
philanthropy
philately
philhellenism
philippic
phlox
picaresque
pickelhaube
pilaster
pizzicate
pneumatic
pogrom
poignant
poinsettia
portcullis
precipice
precocious,
prerogative
presbytery
prevaricate
prosciutto
protege
Proteus
psalmody
punctilio
pyrope
Qatari
quiddity
quinine
quisling
rabbinic
raconteur
raita
rapscallion
ratafia
recalcitrant
recidivist
reconcilable
Rembrandt
Renaissance
rendezvous
repertoire
rococo
Rottweiler
rubicelle
sabot
saboteur
saccadic
sacerdotal
sachem
salaam
salve
samara
samovar
sarsaparilla
sassafras
sauerbraten
Schadenfreude
scherzo
schipperke
schottische
sebaceous
segue
slumgullion
soilure
soliloquy
solon
springbok
styptic
subaqueous
succotash
surveillance
susceptible
sylph
synchronous
syndic
tachometer
tachycardia
tarragon
taupe
tchotchke
telencephalon
temblor
temerarious
terrapin
tertiary
thalassic
tiramisu
toboggan
tokamak
tomography
totipotency
troika
tuckahoe
ululation
vaccinee
vaquero
verboten
virgule
visceral
viscount
vivace
wainscot
Weimaraner
Wiccan
wiesenboden
witloof
xerostomia
zephyr
zucchini
anacoluthon
dilettante
enigmatic
glossalgia
hyalescent
keratectomy
lionize
sangfroid
sedulous
tellurian
vitrine
xylophagous
resilient
appreciate
offset
confluence
protege
veneration
intransigence
dispute
encroachment
headlong
zucchini
zinnia
zephyr
woad
witticism
Wiccan
whortleberry
weir
wedel
wearisome
waggery
vivace
visceral
virgule
vincible
veracity
vernacular
vaquero
vaticination
vandalize
utile
umbilicate
ullage
tympanum
tungsten
tularemia
trophotropism
tritium
toreador
tokamak
thwartwise
thistle
thanatology
tertiary
aberrant
aioli
alcazar
alchemy
alkali
altazimuth
ameliorate
amniocentesis
anabolic
anachronism
anomaly
apartheid
apparatchik
arachnid
arenicolous
asana
ascetic
auteur
balalaika
basilisk
batik
belligerent
biliousness
billabong
blase
blitzkrieg
Bolshevik
botanist
braggadocio
braggart
Buddha
cachexia
cacophony
calibrate
calypso
cantankerous
cappelletti
capricious
cartel
celebratory
charlatan
chassis
cicada
cincture
coati
codeine
coloratura
commensurate
commissar
conquistador
corpuscle
Croesus
cubitiere
cynosure
dachshund
debacle
decile
demantoid
desertification
detente
dhole
dichotomy
diluent
dimetrodon
dirigible
dossier
dragoon
duchy
dystopia
Ebola
ecclesiology
echt
ecru
ectoplasm
edelweiss
effendi
efficacy
egregious
egress
eigenvalue
emaciate
emaciated
embezzlement
Eocene
ephemeral
epilithic
epistolary
erratum
ersatz
escargot
ethylene
euphemism
evanesce
ewer
exacerbate
exemplar
facetious
Fahrenheit
fealty
femininity
fete
fictile
firth
fissiparous
flibbertigibbet
flotsam
forage
fraise,
framboise,
frangible,
fraught,
fuchsia,
fugleman,
fuselage,
fusillade,
gabbro,
garibaldi,
gauche,
gazette,
genre,
genteel,
glockenspiel,
googol,
gorgonzola,
gymkhana,
gynarchy,
haberdashery,
habitus,
halal,
hebdomad,
Hemerocallis,
hierarchy,
hilum,
hobbledehoy,
hollandaise,
hyacinth,
hydrargyrum,
hyperbole,
hypocrisy,
ichorous,
icosahedron,
idiopathic,
idiosyncratic,
ignominious,
imaret,
immolate,
imprimatur,
indigenous,
indubitable,
infinitesimal,
ingenue,
innocuous,
inviolable,
iodopsin,
ipecac,
irascible,
iridaceous,
irrepressible,
jacamar,
jerboa,
jongleur,
julienne,
jurisprudence
, karaoke,
keeshond,
kepi,
kibitzer,
kirtle,
kohlrabi,
koto,
Labanotation,
lahar,
lemming,
lenitive,
liaise,
Limburger,
limousine,
limpet,
limpid,
lineament,
litany,
lobscouse,
lorikeet,
mahout,
maraschino,
maraud,
materialize,
megahertz,
melange,
mellifluous,
menagerie,
mercerize,
mesmerize,
metacarpal,
metier,
mihrab,
minacious,
minaret,
misogynist,
mnemonic,
moorage,
moratorium,
mordacious,
morose,
motif,
mozzarella,
muishond,
mulligan,
myeloma,
myriad,
neonatology,
neptunium,
Nereid,
neuroticism,
nilpotent,
noggin,
novillero,
nyala,
ocarina,
ocelot,
oubliette,
pabulum,
pallor,
paradigm,
paronomasia,
peccadillo,
perestroika,
pernicious,
pharmacology,
philately,
philhellenism,
phosphorus,
phraseology,
pickelhaube,
pilosity,
pizzicato,
pogrom,
poignant,
prosciutto,
psilosis,
pullet,
punctilio,
putrescible,
pyromaniac,
Qatari,
qualitative,
quarantine,
quisling,
quotidian,
raconteur,
raita,
rapport,
recalcitrant,
recidivist,
regale,
remand,
renascent,
rendezvous,
reparation,
repartee,
repertoire,
Requiem,
riant,
rondeau,
Rorschach,
rotogravure,
rowan,
saboteur,
salaam,
sarsaparilla
, sassafras,
sauerbraten,
saxicolous,
schizocarp,
schottische,
scuppernong,
segue,
seine,
sepia,
serendipity
, shoaly,
shudder,
shuddering,
solder,
soliloquy,
stratification,
suffrutescent,
suggestible,
surveillance,
syllabus,
symbiosis,
symmetrical,
syndicate,
tahini,
tamarind,
taupe,
taxonomically
, tchotchke,
telegnosis
ecstasy
ablution
bunk
clunk
clunk
dunk
flunk
punk
hunk
skunk
stunk
absolution
abut
accessible
affix
alleviate
ampere
apostate
tights
apostle
fortunate = lucky
drench
nutritious = nourishing
antistrophe
donation = contribution
aperture
apathy
arboreal
arboreal
atathed
armful
attest
auricle
arborescent
arboretum
arboriculture
austere
aurora
audible
attorney-general
audacious
auspecice
autarchy
aura
aditory
atrocity
attache
aspiration
aspirant
artifice
artless
athirst
artless
moral
atonement
myth
astute
atheism
auditory
authenticity
autonomous
autonomy
acvocate
baffle
bale
bask
banal
barometer
batter
beatitude
bedaub
belate
begrudge
belle
belligerent
bedeck
bauble
bestial
baste
heredity
batten
bole
bray
brandish
hexangular
brae
altruism
hale
bumper
by-law . A rule or law adopted by an association, a corporation, or the like.
frizz
grapple
heartrending
handwriting
harass
harbinger
evangelical
evangelist
heedless
gladden v.
glazier
detention
hunk
sow
bailiff
baffle
baleful
balled
balsam
barcarole
liquidate
afflict
chortle
neb
drogue
bovarism
howdie=midwife
trammel
luminary
liege
levee
inveigh
ire
castle
fortress
at any rate
even so
dorm
intend
how so
what so
willing.
why so
relieve
escort
custard
optimistic
waft
confectionery
portray
heterogeneous
herbarium
hibernal
herbivorous
heist
herbarium
hemorrhage
hemorrhoids
heathenish Irreligious.
hardihood
hirsute
homogeneity
abut
immortalize
imminence
immense
immature
illuminate
incipience
inconsequential
inceptive
indelible
inconceivable
indigent
humbug
hospitality
hussar
iconoclast
iciness
hydraulic
hydrodynamics
imbibe
imbroglio
idiosyncrasy
imperceptible
verbose
affectionate
plea
beneficial
plea = appeal
food connoisseur
deadlock = standstill
distad = away
verdant
experience
disgusting = repugnant
outrageous = shocking
convince = persuade
visage
positive=certain
vituperable
resuscitate
viscount
visage
vista
veracity
debut
bare
gleeful = merry
gourmet
traumatize = shock
settler = colonist
pantile
nodus
stallion = male horse
curse
charitable
wacky = zany
brutal = cruel
decade = ten years
plaything
terrific = great
educator = teacher
phony
defend = guard
gnaw
convince = persuade
affectation
impatient
restless
abject
gigantic gadget = device
swamp
ignore = disregard.
unleash
corpse
lunatic = madman
column = pillar
blunt
cranky
lair=den
famine = starvation
swap
lash
disgust
missile = projectile
buccaneer = pirate
sweepstakes = lottery
motto=slogan
package = parcel
catastrophe = disaster
superb = excellent
exceed
gleeful
trendy = fashionable
persistent = determined
skyline
turban
turban = headdress
slobber
trench
dribble
stumble=trip
scrawl
scribble
referee = umpire
agglomerate
affable
affect
affectation
affiliate
affirmative
affix
affluence
affiliate
affront
acumber
fervid
felon
fiasco
faun
felony
exterior
fathom
evolve
fluent
foliage
foreordain
flippant
foppery
foppish
formidable
frankincense
freethinker
fretful
frivolous
fugacious
garrote
genealogist
galvanism
fumigate
gamester
fulsome
furbish
gait
guess n. Surmise.
gaiety
globose
fusible
gynecocracy
gusto
guise
grisly
distemper
divest
dilemma
dialectician
grindstone
guinea
gumption
gladden
glimme
gosling
gossamer
gastritis
garrison
gendarme
squire
expectorate
exigency
exegesis
exemplar
exemplary
eradicate
erratic
excrescence
evolve
evangelist
erroneous
entreaty
epigram
entrench
entwine
engender
enthusiastic
encyclical
encomium
elocution
dragnet
electrolysis
dun
disdoor
disrobe
drudgery
duo
distill
swarm
yowl
limp
flatting
rumble
gasp
gap
prey
skinny
intruder
fluff
scoff
sprang
sarcastric
hollow
quiver
yawn
slid
impatient
patrol
mangapet
inquisitive
reflective
unspeakable
Abominable
venom
up-keep
vivify
vinery
untoward
mastery
manufacturer
malign
maidenhood
maize
malady
magnate
magnificence
lyre
machinist
lucid
lurid
lustrous
machinist
lune
loch
lode
louse
lodgment
liquefy
lassie
laddie
lactic
ladle
lascivious
languide
lapse
knead
knavery
keepsake
kerchief
kiln
kimono
kingship
jugglery
juror
joust
islet
jargon
isle
itinerary
assay
azure
bide
biennial
bier
blase
bole
beseech
acme
addle
affluence
advent
affectation
aggregate
aggrieve
alienate
allege
alkali
seesaw
trebly
trestle
horizontal
triad
tribune
aggrandize
timorous
waif
vortex
timorous
waif
vortex
votive
vocative
volatile
vista
venetian
venerate
usury
diffusion
yoke
vogue
untoward
addendum
adjunct
acumen
adroit
advent
adverse
affront
aggression
alleged
aide-de-cam
gibe
giver
gesture
gesticulate
globose
gnash
gosling
genteel
geology
gain
griff
acute
aerial
aerostat
remedies
frank
abbot
abduction
murrain
obtrusive
ingenuous
loose
abbey
maintain
heathenish
granulate
harness
harbinger
hardihood
hernia
heterodox
hideous
hillock
apprentice
swell
heterogeneity
affiliate
brag
gifted
bold
darn it
accumulate
accredit
Achillean
accustom
acquit
illiterate
debut
Vanilla
accordion
bead
blot
boast
barometer
barter
bloc
bitumen
notary
detach
detain
destine
gush
discrete
dilate
dingy
dismay
disdain
dispel
disclose
dilute
distil
distend
dual
erect
erode
equate
entity
impede
incur
impact
impart
censor
bestow
chaste
chore
citi
coarse
mildew
eke
elated
embody
embark
embed
eloquent
gust
hinge
homestay
reform
non adaptee
delinquency
correlate
convene
fraught
frugal
gaol
gaily
fume
ghastly
lull
maim
mania
manifold
spiral
rouse
rivet
ambiguous
boundary
ascend
ascertain
thesaurus
escalate
excerpt
excrement
tatter
cumbersome
torrent =flood
storey =story
refund
rupture
retrospect
ruffle
upkeep
untold
uneven
vary
utilise
hover
ignite
immense
ideology
swirl
tablet
paramount
suitable
brisk
burrow
caustic
bustle
carcass
caption
array
ascand
arouse
telex
delf
deft
depict
deplete
derelict
derive
degrade
exempt
exemplify
throng
exasperate
escalate
deem
decrepit
cultivate
textile
curriculum
decompose
decay
endeavour
liable
repressible
residue
repellent
precede
plenary =entire
precedence
pertinent
perusal
pervade
perpendicular
petrify
nil
matrimony
perfectible
massive
masterpiece
mallet
malign
magnitude
impulsion
subterfuge
stigma
subsistence
stifle
postpone
ruth
rustic
salvage
salvo
sanguinary
seance
secant
seer
sexte
sheer
shriek
siren
statuesque
stationary
stellar
submersio
stingy
subvert
subversion
vie
ungainly
winsome
whet
violoncello
warlike
votive
weal
wean
anatomy
waistcoat
wry
witling
whereabouts
witticism
zodiac
zealot
zeitgeist
whereupon
wherewith
wampum
volatile
volitive
wantonness
warlike
vortex
votary
winsome
wile
wintry
writhe
vendor\
undulate
veneer
tempt
underrate
vehement
vegetal
teem
subtile
subtrahend
telltale
standard
abject
abuse
abjure
parachuting
odor
valentine
agglomerate
amplitude
anachronism
vertex
corruption
repulsive
residue
vindicative
superfluous
syneresis
propulsion
verbose
prate
propulsion
verbose
prolong
prologue
prate
prodigy
passionate
evoke
arrogant
highlighted
biologist
omitted
explored
de-emphasized,
downplayed
aberration
abbess
abdicate
outwit
collaboration
paralysed walk
I say used to wonder
astute
assess
convoy
dearth
decipher
coxswain
imagery
endow
arrant
cull
kernel
mislead
credict
audacious
exhume
lust
debanair
architecture
asassor
abnegate
astronomer
tender
abominate
maneuver
manlike
propulsion
prolong
prodigy
aggrieve
glow
amalgamate
amphitheater
ambush
almanac
ameliorate
ambrosia
altercate
amatory
ambitious
analogous
apostate
apostree
anhydrous
aphorism
appvert
apogee
avert
appall
aver
norm
nasal
natal
nostrum
nomad
obdurate
novellette
notorious
nude
nurture
obelisk
needy
negligee A loose gown worn by women.
naphtha
mongrel
morose
molt
mnemonics
miter
misdemeanor
miscount
miscreant
ministry
ode
mileage
ordnance
parlor
paronymous
outskirt
parley
partible
perigee
pedestal
privateer
phonic
relish
prodigy
ronkon
rotary
requiem
imperil
impassable
immense
immerse
icily
huckster
humanitarian
gynecocracy Female supremacy
hindmost
guzzle
glutinous
generate
gambol
gaily
frankincense
frugal
formidable
forte
forbearance
forby=beside
oppery
forepeak
forecount
foist
foreground
inedible
indulgence
induct
indomitable
indigence
indigent
indict
induct
indolent
indomitable
indistinct
incentive
impulsion
inaccurate
impunity
importune
impracticable
inert
inadmissible
inception
inchmeal
infest
infernal
iniquity
inject
inflammable
infuse
innuendo
inquisitive
inroad
infuse
instill
invalid
invert
iota
irascible
kingship
curry
incompetence
inestimable
inevitable
inexplicable
1)inkling
1) hint
indigence
insidious
kind-hearted
indicator
impregnate.
impromptu
improper
impropriety
influence
chance
incendiary
inconsiderable
incomplete
incomprehensible
incompressible
inconceivable
Incomprehensible.
incongruous
innuendo
insidious
insufficiency
tangible
instigator
interposition
knighthood
knavery
kingling
kinsfolk
juror
lever
latish
loot
lode
locomotion
lough
concise
orthopedist
oversee
overslept
overdo
overpay
staid
optic
outlast
outride
outcry
outcast
outpost
outlive
oustrip
outstretched
outstrip
outright
outweigh
overreach
overseer
fan
quarantine pyre
quartet
puissant
puerile
pseudonym
prurient
prosody
prostrate
propellant
propaganda
prolific
hackney
hexapod
procrastinate
proceed
progeny
probe
privilege
probation
premise
hussar
henpeck
horde
hibernal
hindmost
hexago
Hibernian
regard
hiatus
hoard
hexapod
gynecocracy An instrument for illustrating the laws of rotation.
heretic
hemorrhage
hirsute
henchman
hygience
granular
hydrostatics
heresy
horde
lever
Female supremacy.
hereby
flue
flux
floe
flora
corporate
fluent
fez
fiducial
lieu
felon
felony
fixture
exhume
flamboyant
flagrant
flatulence
feasible
feint
fiducial
faun
fathom
extempore
fallacious
extravagance
extenuate
extort
extrajudicial
extraneous
extradite
extradition
excruciate
exemplary
excursion
exclusion
excess
excitation
excitable
evanesce
evangelical
evanescent
evolution
evince
eulogy
euphony
evolve
eureka Greek . I have found it.
euphonious
eureka Greek
euphemism
eulogize
equivocate
eradicate
epilogue
episode
epiphany
epithet
epitaph
epizootic
epitome
entree
entomology
emtwince
entrench
epidermis
entomology
epicure
savage
enrapture
efflorescence
encomium
egoism
egot
effluvium A noxious or ill-smelling exhalation from decaying or putrefying matter.
edify
edict
effeminate
eclipse
ebullient
eccentric
effeminate
egoist
effuse
noble
epicycle
dogmatize
doublet
dolesome
lave
lawgiver
licit
liege
lawgiver
juror
justification
laud
midwife
metaphysician
mite
mire
mitigate
morbid
mordan (tt) Biting.
naphtha
moonbeam
novice
novellette A short novel.
nuisance
nunnery
Omnipotent
obnoxious
odium
offhand
obviate
occlude
occlude
onrush= onset
omniscient
ogre
omnivorous
oral
ordeal
parley
pare
parish
parlance
payee
peevish
pule
pauper
pentad
permanent
percolate
philanthropist n. One who endeavors to help his fellow men.
philanthropy
physicist
pitiable
prickle
plagiarism
probe
privy
probity
prodigy
sop
ransom
brag
clearance
cleanse
foxhole
spurt
inflammation
consul
enshrine
wier
addendum
discursive
orderly
chaotic
uneventful
solemn
galvanic
garnish
frizzle
frizz
ecstasy
legible
ligneous
levee
leaven
legging
lactic
leeward
hardihood
halcyon=calm
halcyon
gumption
siren
seduce
cartridge
germane Relevant
gentile
relish
rigor
rondo
sarcasm
scholarly
seclude
scintillate
sommer
vestiges
comprising
summon
common
palp
soliloquy
expedition
rightful
ruth
sacrilegious
sapid
sapiential
satire
satyr n. A very lascivious person.
savage
scribe
scribble
treble
tenet
Foreign
exposure eternity
ecstasy
editable
edify
editorial
salvo
sanguine
distance
legging
labyrinth
kiloliter
barf
tarish
taxation
callow
mourn
genesis
forthright
fortitude
disregard
callow
furtive
fellow
fusible
efflorescent Opening in flower.
effrontery Splendor.
effete
edible
ebullient
duet
duplex
drainage
drastic
docile
divulge
coming
devilry
crusade
crevice
cower
gait
gallant
duteous
efflorescent Opening in flower.
effronterySplendor..
garrot
Slang
solube
slothful
efflorescent Opening in flower.
Splendor.
sleight
ill-bred
boult
effeminacy Womanishness.
dyne
fray
drastic
drainage
gully
gibe
giddy
forbid
navigation
pomander
garr
gaseous
gamut
garrote
gamester
generic
gaseous
furbish
frigidarium A room kept at a low temperature for preserving fruits, meat, etc.
frivolity
fretful
fresco
forthright
forte
fortitude
forfend
forgery
foible
docket
foppery grandiloquent
caste
parliament.
lyne
garnish
furlough
furrier
duteous
liqueur
macadamize
skiff
accustomed
pyromania
refringent
repress
apprehend
ACOUSTIC
reprobate
jacuzzis
gossamery
rhetoric
indomitable
leaflet
homologize
arcane
abeyance
aberrant
meticulous
propitious
unctuous
bewitching
simpatico congenial or like-minded; likable.
urbane
auspicious
bibliophile
whim
lapse
leggard
laud
cruciverbalist A designer or aficionado of crossword puzzles.
emolument
tmesis
repas
urbane
fetor
aegis
guarding
hullabaloo
doyen
thus
reference
putrescent
acoustic
coextend
querying
resilient
convene
'zenith
empathy
balk
rigor
apprise
vanguard
assiduous
rally
bromide
apologia
patriotism
rectify
exequial
quixotic
endow
convexly
kumquat
equivoke
recondite
A saga.
quay
Funeral rites or ceremonies; obsequies.:exequial
bromide
apologia
patriotism
rectify
exequial
quixotic
bromide
apologia
patriotism
rectify
exequial
quixotic
endow
convexly
kumquat
equivoke
recondite
A saga.
quay
Funeral rites or ceremonies; obsequies.:exequial
anacoenosis
pyromania
refringent
repress
apprehend
ACOUSTIC
jacuzzis
gossamery
rhetoric
leaflet
homologize
arcane
abeyance
aberrant
meticulous
propitious
unctuous
bewitching
simpatico congenial or like-minded; likable.
urbane
auspicious
bibliophile
whim
lapse
leggard
laud
cruciverbalist A designer or aficionado of crossword puzzles.
emolument
tmesis
repas
urbane
fetor
aegis
guarding
hullabaloo
doyen
thus
reference
putrescent
acoustic
coextend
querying
convene
'zenith
empathy
balk
rigor
apprise
vanguard
assiduous
gall
rally
bromide
patriotism
rectify
exequial
quixotic
endow
convexly
kumquat
recondite
A saga.
quay
Funeral rites or ceremonies; obsequies.:exequial
bromide
apologia
patriotism
rectify
exequial
quixotic
bromide
apologia
patriotism
rectify
exequial
quixotic
endow
convexly
kumquat
equivoke
recondite
A saga.
quay
Funeral rites or ceremonies; obsequies.:exequial
anacoenosis
rummage
escalation
trace
abscission
abstain
acclaim
sass
boggle
dissemble
straggle
prodigious furtive colossal
encumbered
sinuous
abusive
absence
massacre
ominous
ostentatious
indomitable
inescapable
abstain
exhausted
gourmand
contrary
treachery
kernel
allege
indomitable
inescapable
abstain
exhausted
gourmand
contrary
treachery
kernel
aesthetics
ponderous
salve
procrastination
incremental
stevedores
touted
spurious
scurry
utilitarian
emulated
empathy
mitigated
desolate
discourse
clandestine
censured
aesthetic
wily
surreptitious
ploy
utopian
interiped
perplexing
heinous
novice
ruth
contrite
indecorous
disdain
abstract
stagger
probational
lurid\
bweich enormous
relevant
parlance
moil
knoll
ply
henchman
hackney
sticky
nemesis
niggard
massacre
sunset
champher = join
dupaition
drunk = intoxicated
dispose
galore
seldom
freed
stabbing
confess
pail =bucket
backbone
snatch =grab
banner-flag
fortress
thalweg = lowest points
otiose = idle
teleran = air-control system
out the
terzetto = trio
meed = reward
nutty = crazy3
catnap
villainy = wickedness
catnap = snooze
gathering=assembly
portrait = picture
probability = likelihood
classification = category.
seller = vendor
captive = prisoner
tragic = very sad
aid
flunk
ragic = very sad
conquer = defeat
holler = shout
morel = mushroom
bangtail = racehorse
tarmacadam = pavement
antedate = precede
utile = useful
corrupt
peerless = incomparable
couth = refined
abridge
estop
sought
plication
galore
solace
despondent
abort
aberration
abdomen
anecdote
anemia
anarchy

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