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Term
affinity
 Definition
a spontaneous or natural liking
Term
insatiable
 Definition
impossible to satisfy
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sanctity
 Definition
being holy, sacred
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desecrate
 Definition
treat with violent disrespect
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pelt
 Definition
attack by hurling things at them
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dawdle
 Definition
waste time
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infiltrate
 Definition
access to
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designate
 Definition
appoint to specific position
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perilous
 Definition
full of danger or risk
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nefarious
 Definition
wicked and criminal
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ruminate
 Definition
THINK DEEPLY OF SOMETHING
Term
abode
 Definition
a home or a house
Term
accurse
 Definition
hateful
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adieu
 Definition
an expression of farewell or goodbye
Term
adjourn
 Definition
to move from one place to another
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adjuration
 Definition
an earnest appeal or request
Term
ague
 Definition
a state of chills
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alight
 Definition
to dismount
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annum
 Definition
a year
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asseverate
 Definition
a declare positively
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unbridle
 Definition
release from restraint
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automation
 Definition
someone who acts like a machine
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basilisk
 Definition
a serpent or dragon
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bathos
 Definition
a state of being common
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besetting
 Definition
trouble, harassing
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bewail
 Definition
to cry over
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noxious
 Definition
harmful, poisonous, unpleasant
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straggle
 Definition
moving along slowly
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brute
 Definition
a mean, cruel person
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cant
 Definition
to whine
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roust
 Definition
cause to get up or start moving
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casement
 Definition
a window with hinged coverings that open outward
Term
catechism
 Definition
serious questioning
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changeling
 Definition
a child secretly exchanged for another year at a very young age
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chit
 Definition
bold or saucy girl
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commination
 Definition
a prayer to god asking him to punish sinners
Term
concourse
 Definition
a large crowd
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constable
 Definition
a police officer
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consumption
 Definition
a wasting disease
Term
contrariety
 Definition
disagreement
Term
cudgel
 Definition
a short club
Term
curate
 Definition
a person who can lead religious worship
Term
decamp
 Definition
to leave suddenly
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denominate
 Definition
to name
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despatch
 Definition
haste
Term
eft
 Definition
a young newt
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elysium
 Definition
a place of perfect happiness
Term
embalm
 Definition
to prevent decay with preservatives
Term
ensue
 Definition
to follow afterward
Term
entrails
 Definition
guts
Term
fain
 Definition
glad
Term
ferocity
 Definition
fierceness
Term
ferocity
 Definition
fierceness
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fold
 Definition
a rolling hill in a countryside
Term
fondle
 Definition
to spoil
Term
gad
 Definition
to wonder without a purpose
Term
gaiters
 Definition
leather or cloth coverings
Term
gripe
 Definition
a string hold or grasp of something
Term
hasp
 Definition
to close and fasten shut
Term
hector
 Definition
to intimidate or threaten
Term
heterodox
 Definition
having opinions that oppose those of the church
Term
hob
 Definition
a shelf on the fireplace used to keep food warm
Term
immolation
 Definition
an act of sacrifice with the use of fire
Term
imp
 Definition
a small devil or demon
Term
insufferable
 Definition
unable to handle or endure
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interdict
 Definition
an order
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interpose
 Definition
to come between
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irksome
 Definition
annoying or tedious
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jade
 Definition
a mean woman
Term
lattice
 Definition
a window with criss-crossed pattern of wood or metal
Term
magisterial
 Definition
dominating
Term
mantle
 Definition
a cloak
Term
mire
 Definition
a muddy wet area
Term
miscreant
 Definition
an uncaring person who lack morals
Term
monomania
 Definition
AN OBSESSION WITH ONE THING OR IDEA
Term
naught
 Definition
nothing
Term
orison
 Definition
a prayer
Term
palaver
 Definition
chatter
Term
paroxysm
 Definition
an outburst of passion or emotion
Term
peevish
 Definition
discontented
Term
perplex
 Definition
to confuse
Term
phlegm
 Definition
indifference
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physiognomy
 Definition
characteristics of facial features
Term
postern
 Definition
a small gate in the back of the house
Term
reap
 Definition
harvest
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redound
 Definition
to contribute
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rive
 Definition
to tear apart
Term
rogue
 Definition
a mischievous playful person
Term
ruffian
 Definition
a bully
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saturnine
 Definition
gloomy
Term
sexton
 Definition
a member of the church that digs graves
Term
sidle
 Definition
to move someone in a coy manner
Term
slaver
 Definition
to drool or slobber
Term
slough
 Definition
a deep hole
Term
smite
 Definition
to reproach
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staunch
 Definition
firm
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suffuse
 Definition
to spread or cover with something
Term
taper
 Definition
a thin small candle
Term
tarry
 Definition
to loiter
Term
unwonted
 Definition
uncommon
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vagary
 Definition
a wild action
Term
victuals
 Definition
a collection of necessary supplies
Term
vile
 Definition
offensive
Term
vivisection
 Definition
the act of cutting or dissecting a living thing
Term
vocation
 Definition
a job
Term
whelp
 Definition
the period of time and growth before adulthood
Term
wrest
 Definition
to obtain using force or violence
Term
desolation
 Definition
sadness
Term
perseverance
 Definition
determination
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solicit
 Definition
to petition persistently
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hinder
 Definition
to prevent action
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manifest
 Definition
make evident
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sinewy
 Definition
lean and muscular
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pious
 Definition
dedicated
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ejaculation
 Definition
a sudden exclamation
Term
tumult
 Definition
a state of confusion
Term
gaunt
 Definition
thin and bony
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intersperse
 Definition
to distribute among
Term
dispose
 Definition
to put into place
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repose
 Definition
to relax or rest
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solvenly
 Definition
untidy
Term
amiss
 Definition
out of place
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impertinence
 Definition
rudeness
Term
actuate
 Definition
to move into action
Term
inherent
 Definition
existing in something as a permanent, essential, or characteristic attribute
Term
tacit
 Definition
silently understood or implied
Term
constrain
 Definition
to restrain or confide
Term
vexatious
 Definition
irritating, annoying; confusing, puzzling
Term
tempest
 Definition
rage or fury
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meddle
 Definition
to interfere in others' affairs
Term
vigilant
 Definition
attentive, watchful
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laconic
 Definition
using few words
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discourse
 Definition
the verbal interchange of ideas
Term
infernal
 Definition
devilish
Term
churlish
 Definition
rude and uncultured
Term
deign
 Definition
to do something beneath one's dignity
Term
obscure
 Definition
dim, unclear
Term
susceptible
 Definition
vulnerable
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evince
 Definition
to show clearly
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miser
 Definition
an extremely greedy person
Term
corrugate
 Definition
to become wrinkled
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devoid
 Definition
lacking
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encroach
 Definition
to intrude gradually
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haughty
 Definition
arrogant
Term
assiduity
 Definition
diligence
Term
sagacity
 Definition
shrewdness
Term
rustic
 Definition
simple and unsophisticated; a rural person
Term
austere
 Definition
stern
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prevail
 Definition
be victorious
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dispel
 Definition
to drive out
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taciturn
 Definition
uncommunicative
Term
disparity
 Definition
contrast
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boor
 Definition
crude person
Term
corroborate
 Definition
to confirm
Term
perverse
 Definition
having the tendency to contradict; immoral, mean
Term
providential
 Definition
resulting from divine intervention
Term
reprobate
 Definition
morally unprincipled person
Term
ensconce
 Definition
to hide in a secure place
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peril
 Definition
danger
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copious
 Definition
abundant
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uproar
 Definition
a situation of loud and confusing excitement
Term
obviate
 Definition
to make unnecessary
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tome
 Definition
book
Term
dilapidate
 Definition
cause something to fall into disrepair or ruin
Term
listless
 Definition
lack of repair
Term
prophecy
 Definition
foretell of events
Term
discourse
 Definition
an extended expression of thought
Term
flounder
 Definition
to struggle or stagger helplessly or clumsily in water or mud
Term
reproach
 Definition
expressed disappointment
Term
stipend
 Definition
allowance
Term
transgression
 Definition
violation of a law or command
Term
denounce
 Definition
to accuse
Term
preposterous
 Definition
contrary to reason or common sense
Term
solemn
 Definition
quiet, deeply curious
Term
visage
 Definition
a appearance of a person or a face
Term
absolve
 Definition
to forgive
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exalt
 Definition
hold in very high regard
Term
assialant
 Definition
an attacker
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confluence
 Definition
a place where two or more things join together
Term
tumult
 Definition
state of confusion
Term
ascribe
 Definition
attribute something to (a cause)
Term
importunate
 Definition
difficult; extremely urgent, pleading
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discern
 Definition
to recognize something
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tenacious
 Definition
stubborn, holding firm
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doleful
 Definition
sad
Term
lament
 Definition
grievous
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confound
 Definition
to mistake something for another
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peruse
 Definition
to examine closely
Term
affirm
 Definition
to state positively
Term
vanquish
 Definition
to conquer
Term
stagnate
 Definition
to be immobile or motionless
Term
suppress
 Definition
to hold back
Term
sentinel
 Definition
patrol, watch
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vex
 Definition
to annoy
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querulous
 Definition
inclined to complain
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ascent
 Definition
a climb or rising to another level
Term
sanctum
 Definition
a private place
Term
impudence
 Definition
arrogance, audacity
Term
profound
 Definition
having intellectual depth
Term
egress
 Definition
the act of leaving
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dilate
 Definition
to enlarge
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desist
 Definition
to stop doing something
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chide
 Definition
to scold
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epithet
 Definition
an abusive word or phrase
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decorum
 Definition
social correctness
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impalpable
 Definition
unreal
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pretense
 Definition
fake reason or excuse
Term
indigenae
 Definition
the native people of an area
Term
indigent
 Definition
poor; needy
Term
unfledged
 Definition
inexperienced; youthful
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bustle
 Definition
to move quickly
Term
recompense
 Definition
something given as a means of conpensation
Term
sullen
 Definition
brooding
Term
compensation
 Definition
something (mostly money) awarded to someone
Term
usurper
 Definition
one who seizes by force or without right
Term
brooding
 Definition
the act of thinking persistent and morbid thoughts
Term
insolent
 Definition
insulting, arrogant
Term
dote
 Definition
to lavish attention
Term
commendation
 Definition
an act of praise or a show of respect
Term
exacerbate
 Definition
make a bad feeling worse
Term
bleak
 Definition
charmless or inhospitable
Term
amorphous
 Definition
without form or shape
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steadfast
 Definition
dutifully firm
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valiant
 Definition
showing determination
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anachronism
 Definition
a thing belonging to a period other than that in which it exists
Term
enviable
 Definition
arouse envy
Term
peerage
 Definition
title or rank of peers
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consecrate
 Definition
make or declare scared
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impeccable
 Definition
faultless
Term
impeccable
 Definition
faultless
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sparse
 Definition
acattered
Term
querulous
 Definition
complaining in a petulant manner
Term
swaddle
 Definition
wrap in garments or cloth
Term
phaeton
 Definition
a light, open four wheel, horse carriage
Term
stupefied
 Definition
unable to think or feel properly
Term
parlance
 Definition
way with words
Term
inordinate
 Definition
usually large
Term
sire
 Definition
male parent of an animal; respectful form of address for someone of high social status i.e. king
Term
repugnant
 Definition
intense disgust
Term
interminable
 Definition
endless
Term
adulate
 Definition
praise someone obsequious
Term
scrag
 Definition
beat up; handle roughly
Term
obdurate
 Definition
stubbornly refusing to change a opinion
Term
invidious
 Definition
likely to arouse anger in others
Term
ethereal
 Definition
extremely delicate or light in a way that seems too perfect
Term
insidious
 Definition
treacherous; crafty
Term
beguile
 Definition
charm or enchant
Term
precarious
 Definition
not secure or held in position
Term
garish
 Definition
bright and showy
Term
cherub
 Definition
angelic being described in biblical terms
Term
ingenious
 Definition
clever, original, inventive
Term
concession
 Definition
thing granted in response to demands
Term
blase
 Definition
unexpected or indifferent to something because someone hasn't experienced it before
Term
imperious
 Definition
assuming power
Term
traipse
 Definition
walk or move reluctantly
Term
lax
 Definition
not strict or severe
Term
roil
 Definition
(of a liquid) moving in a turbulent, swirling manner
Term
oaf
 Definition
a stupid, uncultured, clumsy person
Term
nudge
 Definition
touch or push gradually
Term
frazzle
 Definition
worn out
Term
deign
 Definition
do something that considers to be beneath one's dignity
Term
rueful
 Definition
expressing sorrow or regret in a humorous way
Term
implode
 Definition
collapse or cause to collapse violently inward
Term
acrid
 Definition
having an irritating smell
Term
crevice
 Definition
a narrow opening or fissure
Term
pilfer
 Definition
steal things of little value
Term
gaggle
 Definition
a noisy group of people
Term
demeanor
 Definition
outward behavior or bearing
Term
ardor
 Definition
enthusiasm or passionate
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ebb
 Definition
the movement out to sea
Term
privy
 Definition
hidden; secret
Term
incinerate
 Definition
destroy by burning
Term
vault
 Definition
a roof in the form of an arch or series of arches
Term
trudge
 Definition
walk slowly with heavy steps
Term
relinquish
 Definition
voluntary cease to keep or calm; give up
Term
ransack
 Definition
go hurriedly through (a place) stealing things or causing damage
Term
balk
 Definition
hesitant or unwilling to accept an idea
Term
vial
 Definition
small container made of glass
Term
wiry
 Definition
lean, tough
Term
grouse
 Definition
complain or grumble
Term
jowl
 Definition
lower part of a person's cheek
Term
lithe
 Definition
thin, supple, graceful
Term
murky
 Definition
dark and gloomy, die to thick mist
Term
shingle
 Definition
a mass of small rounded pebble esp. on a seashore
Term
dank
 Definition
disagreeably dump, musty, and typically cold
Term
cobblestone
 Definition
small stone used to cover road surfaces
Term
astute
 Definition
having or showing an ability to accurately assess situations
Term
scrupulous
 Definition
diligent, thorough, and attentive to details
Term
discontent
 Definition
lack of contentment; dissatisfaction with one's circumstances
Term
caprice
 Definition
a sudden or unaccountable change of mood or behavior
Term
defer
 Definition
put off to a later time
Term
foster
 Definition
develop (a idea or feeling) in oneself
Term
ample
 Definition
enough or more than enough; plentiful
Term
posterity
 Definition
all future generations of people
Term
exult
 Definition
showing or feeling related
Term
abhorrent
 Definition
inspiring disgust or loathing; repugnant
Term
repugnant
 Definition
extremely distasteful
Term
asinine
 Definition
extremely stupid or foolish
Term
travesty
 Definition
a false, absurd, or distorted representation of something
Term
palatable
 Definition
pleasant to taste
Term
coalesce
 Definition
come together and form one mass or whole
Term
modulate
 Definition
exert a modifying or controlling influence on
Term
vestiges
 Definition
a trace of something that is disappearing or no longer exists
Term
protract
 Definition
prolong
Term
bucolic
 Definition
of or relating to the pleasant aspects of country life
Term
repentant
 Definition
feel or express sincere remorse or regret about one's wrong doing
Term
resonant
 Definition
(of sound) deep, clear, or continuous of ringing
Term
fluctuate
 Definition
rise and fall irregularly in number or amount
Term
insidious
 Definition
treacherous, crafty
Term
somber
 Definition
dark or dull in color in tone
Term
scintillate
 Definition
emit flashes of light; sparkle
Term
iridescent
 Definition
showing luminous colors that seem to change when seen from different angles
Term
circuitous
 Definition
(of a journey) longer than the most direct way
Term
acerbic
 Definition
(esp. of a comment or style of speaking) sharp and forthright
Term
writhe
 Definition
make continual twisting, squirming movements or contortions of the body
Term
bridle
 Definition
a line or rope device that is used to restrain or control the action of movement
Term
accede
 Definition
assist or agree to a demand or treaty
Term
urbane
 Definition
(of a person or man) suave, courteous, and refined in manner
Term
coax
 Definition
persuade someone by flattery to do something
Term
baleful
 Definition
threatening harm; menacing
Term
enmity
 Definition
the state or feeling of being actively opposed or hostile to someone or something
Term
superfluous
 Definition
unnecessary esp. through being more than enough
Term
defect
 Definition
a shortcoming, imperfection, or lack
Term
concede
 Definition
admit something is true after first denying or resisting it
Term
decree
 Definition
an official order issued by legal authority
Term
feverish
 Definition
having a frenetic excitement or energy
Term
swath
 Definition
a row or line of grass
Term
recommence
 Definition
to start over again
Term
dreg
 Definition
the remnants of liquid left in the container
Term
demure
 Definition
reserved, modest, shy
Term
teeter
 Definition
move or balance unsteadily, move back and forth
Term
extricate
 Definition
free from restraint or difficulty
Term
indispensable
 Definition
absolutely necessary
Term
missive
 Definition
a letter esp. a long or official one
Term
dupe
 Definition
decieve; trick
Term
balk
 Definition
hesitate or be unwilling to accept an idea or undertaking
Term
lush
 Definition
opulent or luxurious
Term
strewn
 Definition
scatter or spread thing untidily over a surface or area
Term
briny
 Definition
salty water of the sea
Term
undulate
 Definition
move with a smooth wavelike motion
Term
ceaseless
 Definition
constant and unending
Term
insolent
 Definition
showing a rude or arrogant lack of respect
Term
substandard
 Definition
below the usual
Term
attenuate
 Definition
reduce the force, effect, or value of
Term
sodden
 Definition
saturated with liquid
Term
encroach
 Definition
intrude on
Term
croak
 Definition
a deep hoarse sound made by the fog or a crow
Term
gruff
 Definition
abrupt or taciturn in manner
Term
sallow
 Definition
of an unhealthy yellow or pale brown color
Term
lumber
 Definition
move in a slow, heavy, awkward way
Term
bedlam
 Definition
a scene of uproar and confusion
Term
vociferous
 Definition
vehement
Term
intermit
 Definition
suspend or discontinue
Term
skulk
 Definition
keep out of sight in a cowardly manner
Term
klatch
 Definition
a social gathering
Term
revivable
 Definition
restore to life or consciousness
Term
garrulous
 Definition
excessively talkative esp. on trivial manners
Term
innocuous
 Definition
not harmful or defensive
Term
contentious
 Definition
likely to cause an argument; controversial
Term
ineffable
 Definition
too great or extreme to be expressed or described in words
Term
facilitate
 Definition
make (an action or process) easier
Term
vantage
 Definition
a place or position affording a good view of something
Term
clamor
 Definition
a loud or confused noise
Term
culpable
 Definition
deserving blame
Term
ignoble
 Definition
not honorable in character or in purpose
Term
procession
 Definition
a number of people or vehicles moving in an orderly fashion
Term
upholster
 Definition
provide furniture with a soft padded covering
Term
fleck
 Definition
a very small patch of color or light
Term
bustle
 Definition
move in an energetic or noisy manner
Term
monotony
 Definition
lack of variety or interest
Term
dismal
 Definition
depressing; dreary
Term
rebuttal
 Definition
contradiction
Term
emulous
 Definition
seeking to emulate or imitate someone or something
Term
nonplus
 Definition
surprise and confuse (someone) so much that they are unsure how to react
Term
sear
 Definition
burn or scorch the surface of (something) with a sudden, intense heat
Term
agile
 Definition
able to move quickly and easily
Term
acquiesce
 Definition
ready to accept something without protest
Term
salacious
 Definition
(of writing, pictures, talk) treating sexual matters in an indecent way and typically conveying undue interest in or enjoyment of the subject
Term
eminent
 Definition
famous and respected within a particular sphere or profession
Term
beacon
 Definition
a fire or light set up in a very prominent position as a warning, signal, or celebration
Term
quaint
 Definition
attractively unusual or old fashioned
Term
impregnable
 Definition
unable to be captured or broken into
Term
prospect
 Definition
possibility or likelihood of something about to happen
Term
insignia
 Definition
token of something
Term
propaganda
 Definition
information esp. of a biased nature, used to promote or publicize a particular POV
Term
collaborate
 Definition
work jointly on activity
Term
deliberate
 Definition
engage in long or considerable conversation
Term
gawk
 Definition
nervously awkward
Term
counterfeit
 Definition
made of exact imitation of something valuable
Term
duress
 Definition
threats brought on someone to do against their will
Term
dissension
 Definition
disagreement that leads to dischord
Term
implacable
 Definition
unstoppable
Term
niggard
 Definition
a stingy or ungenerous person
Term
niggle
 Definition
cause slight, but persistent annoyance
Term
cloy
 Definition
disgust or sticken
Term
depositor
 Definition
a person who keeps money in a bank account
Term
debase
 Definition
reduce in quality or value
Term
frivolous
 Definition
not having any purpose or value
Term
deity
 Definition
a goddess; divine status
Term
wither
 Definition
become shrunken from age or disease
Term
inexorable
 Definition
impossible to stop or prevent
Term
interject
 Definition
say something abruptly side with interrupting
Term
guileless
 Definition
devoid of deception, innocent
Term
guile
 Definition
intelligences, sly
Term
vindicate
 Definition
clear someone by blame or suspicion
Term
subsequent
 Definition
coming after something in time
Term
thwart
 Definition
prevent from accomplishing something
Term
encompass
 Definition
to hold within
Term
colossal
 Definition
extremely large
Term
diplomatic
 Definition
having to deal with people in a sensitive way
Term
conceal
 Definition
keep from sight
Term
paragon
 Definition
viewed as a perfect example
Term
paragon
 Definition
viewed as a perfect example
Term
subdue
 Definition
bring under control
Term
debilitate
 Definition
make weak
Term
surplus
 Definition
something left over when requirements are not met
Term
venue
 Definition
place where something happens
Term
malcontent
 Definition
dissatisfied
Term
underhanded
 Definition
something done in a secret way
Term
corporate
 Definition
a whole
Term
corporate
 Definition
a whole
Term
disintegrate
 Definition
break up into small parts
Term
uncanny
 Definition
strange or mysterious
Term
uncanny
 Definition
strange or mysterious
Term
nihilist
 Definition
rejection of religious and moral principles
Term
aggrandizement
 Definition
increase the power, or wealth of
Term
unfetter
 Definition
release from restraint or inhibition
Term
inexplicable
 Definition
unable to be explained or accounted for
Term
callous
 Definition
having or showing an insensitive and cruel regard to others
Term
incessant
 Definition
without pause or interruption
Term
voluble
 Definition
speaking or spoken to incessantly or fluently
Term
glib
 Definition
fluent and voluble but insecure and shallow
Term
endorse
 Definition
declare public approval or support of
Term
digress
 Definition
leave the main subject temporarily in speech or writing
Term
digress
 Definition
leave the main subject temporarily in speech or writing
Term
ingratiate
 Definition
bring oneself with flavor with someone by flattering
Term
remote
 Definition
unfriendly, (place) far away
Term
incognito
 Definition
hiatus
Term
culminate
 Definition
the highest or climatic point of something esp. attained after a long time
Term
decadent
 Definition
luxurious self indulgent;
Term
precedence
 Definition
being more important than somebody or something else (rank, order)
Term
jolt
 Definition
push or shake
Term
pernicious
 Definition
having a harmful effect
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allocate
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distribute for a particular purpose
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allotment
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the amount of something allocated to a particular person
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allotment
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the amount of something allocated to a particular person
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versatile
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able to adapt or be adapted
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versatile
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able to adapt or be adapted
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indispensable
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absolutely necessary
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indispensable
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absolutely necessary
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disjoint
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disturb the cohesion or organization of
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ominious
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given the impression that something bad or unpleasant is going to happen
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ominious
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given the impression that something bad or unpleasant is going to happen
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catacylism
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castigate
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catacomb
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catapult
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cataract
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catharsis
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caucus
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cavort
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celenty
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cessation
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chalet
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chanteuse
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charlaton
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chary
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chattel
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chicanery
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chicmenical
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chintzy
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cholenc
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chutzpan
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ciphor
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circumlocution
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citadel
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clairvoyant
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clamor
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cleave
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clemency
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clinch
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cloister
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clout
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coagulate
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coalesce
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coddle
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codger
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cogent
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cogitate
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cognizant
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coiffure
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collate
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colloquial
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comity
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commemorate
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commensurate
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compendium
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compile
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complaisant
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complicity
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compote
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comprise
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concentric
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concillatory
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conclave
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concomitant
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conductive
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configuration
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conflagration
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confluence
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confraternity
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congeal
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congenital
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conjugal
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conjure
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connoisseur
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connubial
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conscript
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consecrate
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concensus
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conspicious
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constituency
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contiguous
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contraband
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contretemps
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controvert
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contrived
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contumely
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conundrum
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converge
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convivial
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convolution
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copious
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corollary
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corporeal
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corpulent
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corrosive
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corrugate
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coterie
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coup
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coup de grace
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courier
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covert
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crag
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craven
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cranny
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crestfallen
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crevice
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criterion
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crony
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cull
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culminate
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cumbersome
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cumulative
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curmudgeon
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cursory
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curtail
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curvillinear
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daub
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daunt
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dawdle
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dearth
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de facto
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debunk
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decorous
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declaim
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decapitate
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decanter
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decree
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decrepit
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decry
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deem
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deference
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defunct
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deleterious
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dell
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deluge
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demagogue
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demote
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demure
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denigrate
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denizen
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derelict
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depredate
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depose
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derring-do
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descry
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proliferation
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1. the growth or production of cells by multiplication of parts.
2. a rapid and often excessive spread or increase
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