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SAT Words 1-950
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950
Education
12th Grade
06/23/2010

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Abase
Definition
To humiliate, degrade
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Abate
Definition
To reduce, lessen
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Abdicate
Definition
To give up a position, usually one of leadership
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Abduct
Definition
To kidnap, take by force
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Aberration
Definition
Something that differs from the norm
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Abet
Definition
To aid, help, encourage
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Abhor
Definition
To hate, detest
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Abide-
Definition
to put up with; to remain
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Abject
Definition
Wretched, pitiful
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Abjure
Definition
To reject, renounce
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Abnegation
Definition
Denial of comfort to oneself
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Abort
Definition
To give up halfway
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Abridge
Definition
Cut down, shorten
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Abrogate
Definition
To abolish, usually by authority
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Abscond
Definition
To sneak away and hide
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Absolution
Definition
Freedom from blame, guilt, sin
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Abstain
Definition
Freedom to choose not to commit an action
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Abstruse
Definition
Hard to comprehend
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Accede
Definition
To agree
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Accentuate
Definition
To stress, highlight
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Accessible
Definition
Obtainable, reachable
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Acclaim
Definition
High praise
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Accolade
Definition
High praise, special distinction
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Accommodating
Definition
Helpful, obliging, polite
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Accord
Definition
An agreement
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Accost
Definition
To confront verbally
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Accretion
Definition
Slow growth in size or amount
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Acquiesce
Definition
To agree w/o protesting
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Acrimony
Definition
Bitterness, discord
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Acumen
Definition
Keen insight
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Acute
Definition
Sharp, severe
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Adamant
Definition
Impervious, immovable, unyielding
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Adept
Definition
Extremely skilled
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Adhere
Definition
To stick to something; To follow devoutly
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Admonish
Definition
To caution, criticize, reprove
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Adorn
Definition
To decorate
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Adroit
Definition
Skillful, dexterous
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Adulation
Definition
Extreme praise
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Adumbrate
Definition
To sketch out in a vague way
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Adverse
Definition
Antagonistic, unfavorable, dangerous
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Advocate
Definition
To argue in favor of something
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Aerial
Definition
Somehow related to the air
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Aesthetic
Definition
Artistic, related to the appreciation of beauty
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Affable
Definition
Friendly, amiable
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Affinity
Definition
Spontaneous feeling of closeness
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Affluent
Definition
Rich, wealthly
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Affront
Definition
An insult
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Aggrandize
Definition
To increase or make grater
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Aggregate
Definition
A whole or total; to gather into a mass
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Aggrieved
Definition
Distressed, wronged, injured
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Agile
Definition
Quick, nimble
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Agnostic
Definition
Believing that the existence of God cannot be proven or disproven.
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Agriculture
Definition
Farming
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Aisle
Definition
A passageway b/t a row of seats
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Alacrity
Definition
Eagerness, speed
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Alias
Definition
A false name or identity
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Allay
Definition
To soothe, ease
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Allege
Definition
To assert, usually w/o proof
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Alleviate
Definition
To relieve, to make more bearable
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Allocate
Definition
To distribute, set aside
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Aloof
Definition
Reserved, distant
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Altercation
Definition
A dispute, fight
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Amalgamate
Definition
To bring together, unite
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Ambiguous
Definition
Uncertain, variably interpretable
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Ambivalent
Definition
Having opposing feelings
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Ameliorate
Definition
To improve
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Amenable
Definition
Willing, compliant
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Amenity
Definition
An item that increases comfort
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Amiable
Definition
Friendly
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Amicable
Definition
Friendly
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Amorous
Definition
Showing love, particularly sexual
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Amorphous
Definition
Without definite shape or type
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Anachronistic
Definition
Being out of chronological order
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Analgesic
Definition
Something that reduces pain
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Analogous
Definition
Similar to, so an analogy can be drawn
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Anarchist
Definition
One who wants to eliminate all government
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Anathema
Definition
A cursed, detested person
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Anecdote
Definition
A short, humorous account
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Anesthesia
Definition
A loss of sensation
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Anguish
Definition
Extreme sadness, torment
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Animated
Definition
Lively
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Annex
Definition
To incorporate territory or space; a room attached to a larger room or space
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Annul
Definition
To make void or invalid
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Anomaly
Definition
Something that does not fit into the normal order
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Anonymous
Definition
Being unknown, unrecognized
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Antagonism
Definition
Hostilitly
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Antecedent
Definition
Something that came before
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Antediluvian
Definition
Ancient
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Anthology
Definition
A selected collection of writings, songs, etc.
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Antipathy
Definition
A strong dislike, repugance
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Antiquated
Definition
Old, out of date
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Antiseptic
Definition
Clean, sterile
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Antithesis
Definition
The absolute opposite
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Anxiety
Definition
Intense uneasiness
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Apathetic
Definition
Lacking concern, emotion
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Apocryphal
Definition
Fictitious, false, wrong
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Appalling
Definition
Inspiring, shock, horror, digust
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Appease
Definition
To calm, satisfy
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Appraise
Definition
To assess the worth or value of
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Apprehend
Definition
To seize, arrest; to perceive, understand, grasph
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Approbation
Definition
Praise
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Appropriate
Definition
To take, make use of
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Aquatic
Definition
Relating to water
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Arable
Definition
Suitable for growing crops
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Arbiter
Definition
One who can resolve a dispute, make a decision
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Arbitrary
Definition
Based on factors that appear random.
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Arbitration
Definition
The process or act of resolving a dispute
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Arboreal
Definition
Of or relating to trees.
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Arcane
Definition
Obscure, secret, known by few.
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Archaic
Definition
Of or relating to an earlier period in time, outdated.
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Archetypal
Definition
The most representative or typical example of something.
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Ardor
Definition
Extreme vigor, energy, enthusiasm
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Arid
Definition
Excessively dry
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Arrogate
Definition
To take w/o justification.
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Artifact
Definition
A remaining piece from an extinct culture or place
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Artistan
Definition
A craftsman
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Ascertain
Definition
To perceive, learn
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Ascetic
Definition
Practicing restraint as a means of self-discipline, usually religious.
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Ascribe
Definition
To assign, credit, attribute to.
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Aspersion
Definition
A curse, expression of ill-will
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Aspire
Definition
To long for, aim towards
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Assail
Definition
To attack
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Assess
Definition
To evaluate
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Assiduous
Definition
Hard-working, diligent
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Assuage
Definition
To ease, pacify
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Astute
Definition
Very clever, crafty
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Asylum
Definition
A place of refuge, protection, a sanctuary; An institution for the insane
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Atone
Definition
To repent, make demands
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Atrophy
Definition
To wither away, decay
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Attain
Definition
To achieve, arrive at
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Attribute
Definition
To credit, assign; a facet or trait
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Atypical
Definition
Not typical, usual
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Audacious
Definition
Excessively bold
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Audible
Definition
Able to be heard
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Augment
Definition
To add to, expand
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Auspicious
Definition
Favorable, indicative of good things
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Austere
Definition
Very bare, bleak
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Avarice
Definition
Excessive Greed
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Avenge
Definition
To seek revenge
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Aversion
Definition
A particular dislike for somethign
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Balk
Definition
To stop, block abruptly
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Ballad
Definition
A love song
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Banal
Definition
Dull, commonplace
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Bane
Definition
A burden
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Bard
Definition
A poet, often a singer as well
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Bashful
Definition
Shy, excessively timid
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Battery
Definition
A device that supplies power; a beating
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Beguile
Definition
To trick, deceive
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Behemoth
Definition
Something of tremendous power and size
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Benevolent
Definition
Marked by goodness or doing good
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Benign
Definition
Favorable, not threatening, mild
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Bequeath
Definition
To pass on, give
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Berate
Definition
To scold vehemently
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Bereft
Definition
Devoid of, without
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Beseech
Definition
To beg, plead, implore
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Bias
Definition
A tendency, inclination, prejudice
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Bilk
Definition
Cheat, defraud
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Blandish
Definition
To coax by using flattery
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Blemish
Definition
An imperfection, flaw
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Blight
Definition
A plauge, disease; Something that destroys hope
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Boisterous
Definition
Loud and full of energy
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Bombastic
Definition
Excessively confident, pompous
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Boon
Definition
A gift or blessing
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Bourgeois
Definition
A middle-class person, capitalist
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Acerbic
Definition
Biting, bitter in tone or taste
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Brazen
Definition
Excessively bold, brash
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Brusque
Definition
Short, abrupt, dismissive
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Buffet
Definition
To strike with force; An arrangement of food on a table
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Burnish
Definition
To polish, shine
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Cacophony
Definition
Tremendous noise, disharmonious sound
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Cadence
Definition
A rhythm, progression of sound
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Cajole
Definition
To urge, coax
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CAlamity
Definition
An event with disatrous consequences
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Calibrate
Definition
To set, standardize
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Callous
Definition
Harsh, cold, unfeeling
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Calumny
Definition
An attempt to spoil someone else's reputation by spreading lies
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Camaraderie
Definition
Brotherhood, jovial unity
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Candor
Definition
Honesty, frankenss
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Canny
Definition
Shrewd, careful
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Canvas
Definition
A piece of cloth on which an artist paints; To cover, inspect
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Buttress
Definition
To support, hold up
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Capacious
Definition
Very spacious
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Capitulate
Definition
To surrender
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Capricious
Definition
Subject to whim, fickle
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Captivate
Definition
To get the attention of, hold
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Carouse
Definition
To party, celebrate
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Carp
Definition
To annoy, pester
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Catalog
Definition
To list; A list or collection
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Catalyze
Definition
To charge, inspire
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Caucus
Definition
A meeting usually held by people working toward the same goal
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Caustic
Definition
Bitter, biting, acidic
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Cavort
Definition
To leap about, behave boisterously
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Censure
Definition
Harsh criticism; to rebuke formally
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Cerebral
Definition
Related to the intellect
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Chaos
Definition
Absolute disorder
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Chastise
Definition
To criticize severly
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Cherish
Definition
To feel or show affection toward something
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Chide
Definition
To voice disapproval
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Choreography
Definition
The arrangement of dances
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Chronicle
Definition
A written history; to write a history
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Chronological
Definition
Arranged in order of time
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Circuitous
Definition
Roundabout
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Circumlocution
Definition
Indirect and wordy language
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Circumscribed
Definition
Marked off, bounded
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Circumspect
Definition
Cautious
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Circumvent
Definition
To get around
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Clairvoyant
Definition
Able to perceive things that normal people cannot
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Clamor
Definition
Loud noise; to loudly insist
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Clandestine
Definition
Secret
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Cleave
Definition
To divide into parts; to stick together firmly
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Clemency
Definition
Mercy
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Clergy
Definition
Members of Christian holy orders
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Cloying
Definition
Sickeningly sweet
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Coagulate
Definition
To thicken, clot
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Coalesce
Definition
To fuse into a whole
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Cobbler
Definition
A person who makes or repairs shoes
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Coerce
Definition
To make somebody do something by force or threat
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Cogent
Definition
Intellectually convincing
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Cognizant
Definition
Aware, mindful
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Coherent
Definition
Logically consistent, intelligible
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Collateral
Definition
Secondary; security for a debt
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Colloquial
Definition
Characteristic of informal conversation
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Collusion
Definition
Secret agreement, conspiracy
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Colossus
Definition
A gigantic statue or thing
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Combustion
Definition
The act or process of burning
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Commendation
Definition
A notice of approval or recognition
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Commensurate
Definition
Corresponding in size or amount
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Commodious
Definition
Roomy
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Compelling
Definition
Forceful, demanding attention
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Compensate
Definition
To make an appropriate payment for something
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Complacency
Definition
Self-satisfied ignorance or danger
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Complement
Definition
To complete, make perfect
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Compliant
Definition
Ready to adapt oneself to another's wishes
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Complicit
Definition
Being an accomplice in a wrongful act
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Compliment
Definition
An expression of esteem or approval
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Compound
Definition
To combine parts; a combination of different parts; a walled area containing buildings
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Comprehensive
Definition
Including everything
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Compress
Definition
To apply pressure, squeeze together
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Compunction
Definition
Distress caused by feeling guilty
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Concede
Definition
To accept as valid
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Conciliatory
Definition
Friendly, agreeable
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Concise
Definition
Brief and direct in expression
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Concoct
Definition
To fabricate, make up
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Concomitant
Definition
Accompanying in subordinate fashion
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Concord
Definition
Harmonious agreement
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Condolence
Definition
An expression of sympathy in sorrow
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Condone, to pardon, deliberately overlook
Definition
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Conduit
Definition
A pipe or channel through which something passes
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Confection
Definition
A sweet, fancy food
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Confidant
Definition
A person entrusted with secrets
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Conflagration
Definition
Great fire
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Confluence
Definition
A gathering together
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Conformist
Definition
One who behaves the same as others
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Confoud
Definition
To frustrate, confuse
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Congeal
Definition
To thicken into a solid
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Congenial
Definition
Pleasantly agreeable
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Congregation
Definition
A gathering of people, especially for religious services
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Congruity
Definition
The quality of being in agreement
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Connive
Definition
To plot, scheme
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Consecrate
Definition
To dedicate something to a holy purpose
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Consensus
Definition
An agreement of opinion
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Consign
Definition
To give something over to another's care
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Consolation
Definition
An act of conforting
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Consonant
Definition
In harmony
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Constituent
Definition
An essential part
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Constrain
Definition
To forceibly restrict
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Construe
Definition
To interpert
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Consummate
Definition
To complete a deal; to complete a marriage ceremony through sexual intercourse
Term
Consumption
Definition
The act of consuming
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Contemporaneous
Definition
Existing during the same time
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Contentious
Definition
Having a tendency to quarrel or dispute
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Contravene
Definition
To contradict, oppose, violate
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Contrite
Definition
Penitent, eager to be forgiven
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Contusion
Definition
Bruise, injury
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Conundrum
Definition
Puzzle, problem
Term
Convene
Definition
To call together
Term
Convention
Definition
An assembly of people; a rule, custom
Term
Convivial
Definition
Characterized by feasting, drinking, merriment
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Convoluted
Definition
Intricate, complicated
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Copious
Definition
Profuse, abundant
Term
Cordial
Definition
Warm, affectionate
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Coronation
Definition
The act of crowning
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Corpulence
Definition
Extreme fatness
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Corroborate
Definition
To support with evidence
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Corrosive
Definition
Having a tendency to erode or eat away
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Cosmopolitan
Definition
Sophisticated, wordly
Term
Counteract
Definition
To neutralize, make ineffective
Term
Coup
Definition
A brilliant unexpected act;the overthrow of a government and assumption of authority
Term
Covet
Definition
To desire enviously
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Covert
Definition
Secretly engaged in
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Credulity
Definition
Readiness to believe in
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Crescendo
Definition
A steady increase in intensity or volume
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Criteria
Definition
Standards by which something is judged
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Culmination
Definition
The climax towards which something progresses
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Culpable
Definition
Deserving blame
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Cultivate
Definition
To nuture, improve, refine
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Cumulative
Definition
Increasing, building upon itself
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Cunning
Definition
Sly, clever at being deceitful
Term
Cupidity
Definition
Greed, strong desire
Term
Cursory
Definition
Brief to the point of being superficial
Term
Curt
Definition
Abruptly and rudely short
Term
Curtail
Definition
To lessen, reduce
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Daunting
Definition
Intimidating, causing one to lose courage
Term
Dearth
Definition
A lack, scarcity
Term
Debacle
Definition
A disastrous failure, disruption
Term
Debase
Definition
To the lower the quality or esteem of something
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Debauch
Definition
To corrupt by means of sensual pleasures
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Debunk
Definition
To expose the falseness of something
Term
Decorous
Definition
Socially proper, appropiate
Term
Decry
Definition
To criticize openly
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Deface
Definition
To ruin or injure something's appearance
Term
Defamatory
Definition
Harmful towards someone's reputation
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Defer
Definition
To postpone something; to yield to another's wisdom
Term
Deferential
Definition
Showing respect for someone else's authority
Term
Defile
Definition
To make unclean, impure
Term
Deft
Definition
Skillful, capable
Term
Defunct
Definition
No longer used or existing
Term
Delegate
Definition
To hand over responsibility for something
Term
Deleterious
Definition
Harmful
Term
Deliberate
Definition
Intentional, reflecting careful consideration
Term
Delineate
Definition
To describe, outline, shed light on
Term
Demagogue
Definition
A leader who appeals to a people's prejudices
Term
Demarcation
Definition
The marking of boundaries or categories
Term
Demean
Definition
To lower the status or stature of something
Term
Demure
Definition
Quiet, modest, reserved
Term
Denigrate
Definition
To belittle, diminish the opinion of
Term
Denounce
Definition
To criticize publicly
Term
Deplore
Definition
To feel or express sorrow, disapproval
Term
Depravity
Definition
Wickedness
Term
Deprecate
Definition
To belittle, depreciate
Term
Derelict
Definition
Abandoned, run-down
Term
Deride
Definition
To laugh at mockingly, scorn
Term
Derivative
Definition
Taken directly from a source, unoriginal
Term
Desecrate
Definition
To violate the sacredness of a thing or place
Term
Desiccated
Definition
Dried up, dehydrated
Term
Desolate
Definition
Deserted, dreary, lifeless
Term
Despondent
Definition
Feeling depressed, discouraged, hopeless
Term
Despot
Definition
One who has total power and rules brutally
Term
Destitute
Definition
Impoverished, utterly lacking
Term
Deter
Definition
To discourage, prevent from doing
Term
Devious
Definition
Not straightforward, deceitful
Term
Dialect
Definition
A variation of a language
Term
Diaphanous
Definition
Light, airy, transparent
Term
Didactic
Definition
Intended to instruct; overly moralistic
Term
Diffident
Definition
Shy, quiet, modest
Term
Diffuse
Definition
To scatter, thin out, break up; Not concentrated, scattered, disorganized
Term
Dilatory
Definition
Tending to delay, causing delay
Term
Diligent
Definition
Showing care in doing one's work
Term
Diminutive
Definition
Small or miniature
Term
Dirge
Definition
A mournful song, especially for a funeral
Term
Disaffected
Definition
Rebellious, resentful of authority
Term
Disavow
Definition
To deny knowledge of or responsibility for
Term
Discern
Definition
To perceive, detect
Term
Disclose
Definition
To reveal, make public
Term
Discomfit
Definition
To thwart, baffle
Term
Discordant
Definition
Not agreeing, not in harmony with
Term
Discrepancy
Definition
Difference, failure of things to correspond
Term
Discretion
Definition
The quality of being reserved in speech or action; good judgement
Term
Discursive
Definition
Rambling, lacking order
Term
Disdain
Definition
To scorn, hold in low esteem
Term
Disgruntled
Definition
Upset, not content
Term
Disheartened
Definition
Feeling a loss of spirit or morale
Term
Disparage
Definition
To criticize or speak ill of
Term
Disparate
Definition
Sharply differing, containing sharply contrasting elements
Term
Dispatch
Definition
To send off to accomplish a duty
Term
Dispel
Definition
To drive away, scatter
Term
Disperse
Definition
To scatter, cause to scatter
Term
Disrepute
Definition
A state of being held in low regard
Term
Dissemble
Definition
To conceal, fake
Term
Disseminate
Definition
To spread widely
Term
Dissent
Definition
Disagree
Term
Dissipate
Definition
To disappear; to waste
Term
Dissonance
Definition
Lack of harmony or consistency
Term
Dissuade
Definition
To persuade someone not to do something
Term
Distend
Definition
To swell out
Term
Dither
Definition
To be indecisive
Term
Divine
Definition
Godly, exceedingly wonderful
Term
Divisive
Definition
Causing dissent, discord
Term
Divulge
Definition
To reveal something secret
Term
Docile
Definition
Easily taught or trained
Term
Dogmatic
Definition
Aggressively and arrogantly certain about unproved principles
Term
Dormant
Definition
Sleeping, temporarily inactive
Term
Dour
Definition
Stern, joyless
Term
Dubious
Definition
Doubtful, of uncertain quality
Term
Duplicity
Definition
Crafty dishonesty
Term
Duress
Definition
Hardship, threat
Term
Dynamic
Definition
Actively changing
Term
Ebullient
Definition
Extremely lively, enthusiastic
Term
Eclectic
Definition
Consisting of a diverse variety of elements
Term
Ecstatic
Definition
Intensely and overpoweringly happy
Term
Edict
Definition
An order, decree
Term
Efface
Definition
To wipe out, obliterate, rub away
Term
Effervescent
Definition
Bubbly, lively
Term
Efficacious
Definition
Effective
Term
Effrontery
Definition
Impudence, nerve, insolence
Term
Effulgent
Definition
Radiant, splendorous
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Egregious
Definition
Extremely bad
Term
Elaborate
Definition
Complex, detailed, intricate
Term
Elated
Definition
Overjoyed, thrilled
Term
Elegy
Definition
A speech given in honor of a dead person
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Elicit
Definition
To bring forth, draw out, evoke
Term
Eloquent
Definition
Expressive, articulate, moving
Term
Elucidate
Definition
To clarify, explain
Term
Elude
Definition
To evade, escape
Term
Emaciated
Definition
Very thin, enfeebled looking
Term
Embellish
Definition
To decorate; to add details to, enhance
Term
Embezzle
Definition
To steal money by falsifying records
Term
Emend
Definition
To correct or revise a written text
Term
Eminent
Definition
Distinguished, prominent, famous; conspicuous
Term
Emollient
Definition
Soothing
Term
Emote
Definition
To express emotion
Term
Empathy
Definition
Sensitivity to another's feelings as if they were there own
Term
Empirical
Definition
Based on observation or experience; capable of being proved or disproved by an experiment
Term
Emulate
Definition
To imitate
Term
Enamor
Definition
To fill with love, fascinate
Term
Encore
Definition
The audience's demand for a repeat performance
Term
Encumber
Definition
To weigh down, burden
Term
Enervate
Definition
To weaken, exhaust
Term
Enfranchise
Definition
To grant the vote to
Term
Enigmatic
Definition
Mystifying, cryptic
Term
Engender
Definition
To bring about, create, generate
Term
Enmity
Definition
Ill will, hatred, hostility
Term
Ennui
Definition
Boredom, weariness
Term
Entail
Definition
To include as a necessary step
Term
Enthrall
Definition
To charm, hold spellbound
Term
Ephemeral
Definition
Short-lived, fleeting
Term
Epistolary
Definition
Relating to or contained in letters
Term
Epitome
Definition
A perfect example, embodiment
Term
Equanimity
Definition
Composure
Term
Equivocal
Definition
Ambiguous, uncertain, undecided
Term
Erudite
Definition
Learned
Term
Eschew
Definition
To shun, avoid
Term
Esoteric
Definition
Understood only be a select few
Term
Espouse
Definition
To take up as a cause, support
Term
Ethereal
Definition
Heavenly, exceptionally delicate or refined
Term
Etymology
Definition
The history of words, their origin and development
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Euphoric
Definition
Elated, uplifted
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Evanescent
Definition
Fleeting, momentary
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Evince
Definition
To show, reveal
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Exacerbate
Definition
To make more violent, intense
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Exalt
Definition
To glorify, praise
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Excavate
Definition
To dig out of the ground and remove
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Exculpate
Definition
To free from guilt or blame, exonerate
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Excursion
Definition
A trip or outing
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Execrable
Definition
Loathsome, detestable
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Exhort
Definition
To urge, prod, spur
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Exigent
Definition
Urgent, critical
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Exonerate
Definition
To free from guilt or blame, exculpate
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Exorbitant
Definition
Excessive
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Expedient
Definition
Advisable, advantageous, serving one's self-interest
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Expiate
Definition
To make amends for, atone
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Expunge
Definition
To obliterate, eradicate
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Expurgate
Definition
To remove offensive or incorrect parts, usually of a book
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Extant
Definition
Existing, not destroyed or lost
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Extol
Definition
To praise, revere
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Extraneous
Definition
Irrelevant, extra, not necessary
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Extricate
Definition
To disentangle
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Exult
Definition
To rejoice
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Fabricate
Definition
To make up, invent
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Facade
Definition
The wall of a building; a deceptive appearance or attitude
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Facile
Definition
Easy, requiring little effort; superficial, achieved with minimal thought or care, insincere
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Fallacious
Definition
Incorrect, misleading
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Fastidious
Definition
Meticulous, demanding, having high and often unattainable standards
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Fathom
Definition
To understand, comrehend
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Fatuous
Definition
Silly, foolish
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Fecund
Definition
Fruitful, fertile
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Felicitous
Definition
Well suited, apt; delightful, pleasing
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Feral
Definition
Wild, savage
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Fervent
Definition
Ardent, passionate
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Fetid
Definition
Having a foul odor
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Fetter
Definition
To chain, restrain
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Fickle
Definition
Shifting in character, inconstant
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Fidelity
Definition
Loyalty, devotion
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Figurative
Definition
Symbolic
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Flabbergasted
Definition
Astounded
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Flaccid
Definition
Limp, not firm or strong
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Flagrant
Definition
Offensive, egregious
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Florid
Definition
Flowery, ornate
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Flout
Definition
To disregard or disobey openly
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Foil
Definition
To thwart, frustrate, defeat
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Forage
Definition
To graze, rummage for food
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Forbearance
Definition
Patience, restraint, toleration
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Forestall
Definition
To prevent, thwart, delay
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Forlorn
Definition
Lonely, abandoned, hopeless
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Forsake
Definition
To give up, renounce
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Fortitude
Definition
Strength, guts
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Fortuitous
Definition
Happening by chance, often lucky or fortunate
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Forum
Definition
A medium for lecture or discussion
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Foster
Definition
To stimulate, promote, encourage
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Fractious
Definition
Troublesome or irritable
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Fraught
Definition
Filled or accompanied with
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Frenetic
Definition
Frenzied, hectic, frantic
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Frivolous
Definition
Of little importance, trifiling
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Frugal
Definition
Thrifty, economical
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Furtive
Definition
Secretive, sly
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Garish
Definition
Gaudy, in bad taste
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Garrulous
Definition
Talkative, wordy
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Genial
Definition
Friendly, affable
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Gluttony
Definition
Overindulgence in food or drink
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Goad
Definition
To urge, spur, incite to acion
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Gourmand
Definition
Someone fond of eating and drinking
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Grandiloquence
Definition
Lofty, pompous language
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Grandiose
Definition
On a magnificent or exaggerated scale
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Gratuitous
Definition
Uncalled for, unwarranted
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Gregarious
Definition
Drawn to the company of others, sociable
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Grievous
Definition
Injurious, hurtful; serious or grave in nature
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Guile
Definition
Deceitful, cunning, sly behavior
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Hackneyed
Definition
Unoriginal, trite
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Hallowed
Definition
Revered, consecrated
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Hapless
Definition
Unlucky
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Harangue
Definition
A ranting speech; to give such a speech
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Hardy
Definition
Robust, capable of surviving through adverse conditions
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Harrowing
Definition
Greatly distressing, vexing
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Haughty
Definition
Disdainfully proud
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Hedonist
Definition
One who believes pleasure should be the primary pursuit of humans
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Hegemony
Definition
Domination over others
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Heinous
Definition
Shockingly wicked, repugnant
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Heterogeneous
Definition
Varied, diverse in character
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Hiatus
Definition
A break or gap in duration or continuity
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Hierarchy
Definition
A system with ranked groups, usually according to social, economic, or professional class
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Hypocrisy
Definition
Pretending to believe what one does not
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Hypothetical
Definition
Supposed or assumed true, but unproven
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Iconoclast
Definition
One who attacks common beliefs or institutions
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Idiosyncratic
Definition
Peculiar to one person; highly individualized
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Idolatrous
Definition
Excessively worshiping one object or person
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Ignominious
Definition
Humiliating, disgracing
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Illicit
Definition
Forbidden, not permitted
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Immerse
Definition
To absorb, deeply involve, engross
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Immutable
Definition
Not changeable
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Impassive
Definition
Stoic, not susceptible to suffering
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Impeccable
Definition
Exemplary, flawless
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Impecunious
Definition
Poor
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Imperative
Definition
Necessary, pressing; a rule, command, or order
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Imperious
Definition
Commanding, domineering
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Impertinent
Definition
Rude, insolent
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Impervious
Definition
Impenetrable, incapable of being affected
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Impetuous
Definition
Rash; hastily done
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Impinge
Definition
To impact, affect, make an impression; to encroach, infringe
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Implacable
Definition
Incapable of being appeased or mitigated
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Implement
Definition
An instrument, utensil, tool; to put into effect, or institute
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Implicate
Definition
To involve in an incriminating way, incriminate
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Implicit
Definition
Understood but not outwardly obvious, implied
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Impregnable
Definition
Resistant to capture or penetration
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Impudent
Definition
Casually rude, insolent, impertinent
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Impute
Definition
To ascribe, blame
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Inane
Definition
Silly and meaningless
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Inarticulate
Definition
Incapable of expressing oneself clearly through speech
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Incarnate
Definition
Existing in the flesh, embodied; to give human form to
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Incendiary
Definition
A person who agitates; inflammatory, causing combustion
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Incessant
Definition
Unending
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Inchoate
Definition
Unformed or formless, in a beginning stage
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Incisive
Definition
Clear, sharp, direct
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Inclination
Definition
A tendency, propensity
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Incontrovertible
Definition
Indisputable
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Incorrigible
Definition
Incapable of correction, delinquent
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Increment
Definition
An enlargement; the process of increasing
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Incumbent
Definition
One who holds an office; obligatory
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Indefatigable
Definition
Incapable of defeat, failure, decay
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Indigenous
Definition
Originating in a region
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Indigent
Definition
Very poor, impoverished
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Indignation
Definition
Anger sparked by something unjust or unfair
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Indolent
Definition
Lazy
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Indomitable
Definition
Not capable of being conquered
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Induce
Definition
To bring about, stimulate
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Ineffable
Definition
Unspeakable, incapable of being expressed through words
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Inept
Definition
Not suitable or capable, unqualified
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Inexorable
Definition
Incapable of being persuaded or placated
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Inextricable
Definition
Hopelessly tangled or entangled
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Infamy
Definition
Notoriety, extreme ill repute
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Infusion
Definition
An inject of one substance into another; the permeation of one substance into another
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Ingenious
Definition
Clever, resourceful
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Ingenuous
Definition
Not devious, innocent and candid
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Inhibit
Definition
To prevent, restrain, stop
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Inimical
Definition
Hostile, enemylike
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Iniquity
Definition
Wickedness or sin
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Injunction
Definition
An order of official warning
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Innate
Definition
Inborn, native, inherent
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Innocuous
Definition
Harmless, inoffensive
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Innovate
Definition
To do something in an unprecedented way
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Innuendo
Definition
An insinuation
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Inoculate
Definition
To introduce a microorganism, serum, or vaccine into an organism in order to increase immunity to illness; to vaccinate
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Inquisitor
Definition
One who inquires, especially in a hostile manner
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Insatiable
Definition
Incapable of being satisfied
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Insidious
Definition
Appealing but imperceptibly harmful, seductive
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Insinuate
Definition
To suggest indirectly or subtly
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Insipid
Definition
Dull, boring
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Insolent
Definition
Rude, arrogant, overbearing
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Instigate
Definition
To urge, goad
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Insular
Definition
Separated and narrow-minded; tight-knit, closed off
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Insurgent
Definition
One who rebels
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Integral
Definition
Necessary for completeness
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Interject
Definition
To insert between other things
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Interlocutor
Definition
Someone who participates in a dialog or conversation
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Interminable
Definition
Without possibility of end
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Intimation
Definition
An indirect suggestion
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Intractable
Definition
Difficult to manipulate, unmanageable
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Intransigent
Definition
Refusing to compromise, often an expreme opinion
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Intrepid
Definition
Brave in the face of danger
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Inundate
Definition
To flood with abundance
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Inure
Definition
To cause someone or something to become accustomed to a situation
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Invective
Definition
An angry verbal attack
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Inveterate
Definition
Stubbornly established by habit
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Inviolable
Definition
Secure from assault
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Irascible
Definition
Easily angered
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Iridescent
Definition
Showing rainbow colors
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Irreverence
Definition
Disrespect
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Irrevocable
Definition
Incapable of being taken back
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Jubilant
Definition
Extremely joyful, happy
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Judicious
Definition
Having or exercising sound judgment
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Juxtaposition
Definition
The act of placing two things next to each other for implicit comparison
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Knell
Definition
To solemn sound of a bell, indicating a death
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Kudos
Definition
Praise for an achievement
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Laceration
Definition
A cut, tear
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Laconic
Definition
Short in speech or writing
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Languid
Definition
Sluggish from fatigue or weakness
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Larceny
Definition
Obtaining another's property by theft or trickery
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Largess
Definition
The generous giving of lavish gifts
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Latent
Definition
Hidden, but capable of being exposed
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Laudatory
Definition
Expressing admiration or praise
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Lavish
Definition
Given without limits
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Legerdemain
Definition
Deception, slight-of-hand
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Lenient
Definition
Demonstrating tolerance or gentleness
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Lethargic
Definition
In a state of sluggishness or apathy
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Liability
Definition
Something for which one is legally responsible, usually involving a disadvantage or crisis; a handicap, burden
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Libertarian
Definition
Advocating principles of liberty and free will
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Licentious
Definition
Displaying a lack of moral or legal restraints
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Limpid
Definition
Clear, transparent
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Linchpin
Definition
Something that holds separate parts together
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Lithe
Definition
Graceful, flexible, supple
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Litigant
Definition
Someone engaged in a lawsuit
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Lucid
Definition
Clear, easily understandable
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Luminous
Definition
Brightly shining
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Lurid
Definition
Ghastly, sensational
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Maelstrom
Definition
A destructive whirlpool which rapidly sucks in objects
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Magnanimous
Definition
Noble, generous
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Malediction
Definition
A curse
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Malevolent
Definition
Wanting harm to befall others
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Malleable
Definition
Capable of being shaped or transformed
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Mandate
Definition
An authoritative command
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Manifest
Definition
Easily understandable, obvious; to show plainly
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Manifold
Definition
Diverse, varied
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Maudlin
Definition
Weakly sentimental
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Maverick
Definition
An independent, nonconformist person
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Mawkish
Definition
Characterize by sick sentimentality
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Maxim
Definition
A common saying expressing a principle of conduct
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Meager
Definition
Deficient size or quality
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Medley
Definition
A mixture of differing things
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Mendacious
Definition
Having a lying, false character
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Mercurial
Definition
Characterized by rapid change or tempera mentality
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Meritorious
Definition
Worth of esteem or reward
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Metamorphosis
Definition
The change of form, shape, substance
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Meticulous
Definition
Extremely careful with details
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Mitigate
Definition
Extremely careful with details
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Moderate
Definition
Not extreme; one who expresses moderate opinions
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Modicum
Definition
A small amount of something
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Modulate
Definition
To pass from one state to another, especially in music
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Mollify
Definition
To soften in temper
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Morass
Definition
A wet swampy bog; something that traps and confuses
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Mores
Definition
The moral attitudes and fixed customs of a group of people
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Morose
Definition
Gloomy or sullen
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Multifarious
Definition
Having great diversity or variety
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Mundane
Definition
Concerned with the world rather than heaven, commonplace
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Munificence
Definition
Generosity in giving
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Mutable
Definition
Able to change
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Myriad
Definition
Consisting of a very great number
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Nadir
Definition
The lowest point of something
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Nascent
Definition
In the process of being born or coming into existence
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Nebulous
Definition
Vaguely defined, cloudy
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Nefarious
Definition
Heinously villainous
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Negligent
Definition
Habitually careless, neglectful
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Neophyte
Definition
Someone who is young or inexperienced
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Nocturnal
Definition
Relating to or occurring during the night
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Noisome
Definition
Unpleasant, offensive, especially to the sense of smell
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Nomadic
Definition
Wandering from place to place
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Nominal
Definition
Trifling, insignificant
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Nonchalant
Definition
Having a lack of concern, indifference
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Nondescript
Definition
Lacking a distinctive character
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Notorious
Definition
Widely and unfavorably known
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Novice
Definition
A beginner, someone without training or experience
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Noxious
Definition
Harmful, unwholesome
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Nuance
Definition
A slight variation in meaning, tone, expression
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Nurture
Definition
To assist the development of
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Obdurate
Definition
Unyielding to persuasion or moral influences
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Obfuscate
Definition
To render incomprehensible
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Oblique
Definition
Diverging from a straight line or course, not straightforward
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Oblivious
Definition
Lacking consciousness or awareness of something
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Obscure
Definition
Unclear, partially hidden
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Obsequious
Definition
Excessively compliant or submissive
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Obsolete
Definition
No longer used, out of date
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Obstinate
Definition
Not yielding easily, stubborn
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Obstreperous
Definition
Noisy, unruly
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Obtuse
Definition
Lacking quickness of sensibility or intellect
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Odious
Definition
Instilling hatred or intense displeasure
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Officious
Definition
Offering one's services when they are neither wanted nor needed
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Ominous
Definition
Foreboding or foreshadowing evil
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Onerous
Definition
Burdensome
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Opulent
Definition
Characterized by rich abundance verging on ostentation
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Oration
Definition
A speech delivered in a formal or ceremonious manner
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Ornate
Definition
Highly elaborate, excessively decorated
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Orthodox
Definition
Conventional, conforming to established protocol
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Oscillate
Definition
To sway from one side to another
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Ostensible
Definition
Appearing as such, seemingly
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Ostracism
Definition
Exclusion from a group
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Pacific
Definition
Soothing
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Palatable
Definition
Agreeable to the taste or sensibilities
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Palette
Definition
A range of colors or qualities
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Palliate
Definition
To reduce the severity of
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Pallid
Definition
Lacking color
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Panacea
Definition
A remedy for all ills or difficulties
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Paradigm
Definition
An example that is a perfect pattern or model
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Paradox
Definition
An apparently contradictory statement that is perhaps true
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Paragon
Definition
A model of excellence or perfection
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Paramount
Definition
Greatest in importance, rank, character
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Pariah
Definition
An outcast
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Parody
Definition
A satirical imitation
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Parsimony
Definition
Frugality, stinginess
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Partisan
Definition
A follower, adherent
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Patent
Definition
Readily seen or understood, clear
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Pathology
Definition
A deviation from the normal
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Pathos
Definition
An emotion of sympathy
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Paucity
Definition
Small in quantity
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Pejorative
Definition
Derogatory, uncomplimentary
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Pellucid
Definition
Easily intelligible, clear
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Penchant
Definition
A tendency, partiality, preference
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Penitent
Definition
Remorseful, regretful
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Penultimate
Definition
Next to last
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Penurious
Definition
Miserly, stingy
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Perfidious
Definition
Disloyal, unfaithful
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Perfunctory
Definition
Showing little interest or enthusiasm
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Permeate
Definition
To spread throughout, saturate
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Pernicious
Definition
Extremely destructive or harmful
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Perplex
Definition
To confuse
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Perspicacity
Definition
Shrewdness, perceptiveness
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Pert
Definition
Flippant, bold
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Pertinacious
Definition
Stubbornly persistent
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Perusal
Definition
A careful examination, review
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Pervasive
Definition
Having a tendency to spread throughout
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Petulance
Definition
Rudeness, irritability
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Philanthropic
Definition
Charitable, giving
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Phlegmatic
Definition
Uninterested, unresponsive
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Pillage
Definition
To seize or or plunder, especially in war
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Pinnacle
Definition
The highest point
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Pithy
Definition
Concisely meaningful
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Pittance
Definition
A very small amount, especially relating to money
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Placate
Definition
To ease the anger of, soothe
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Placid
Definition
Calm, peaceful
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Platitude
Definition
An uninspired remark, cliche,
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Plaudits
Definition
Enthusiastic approval, applause
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Plausible
Definition
Believable, reasonable
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Plenitude
Definition
An abundance
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Plethora
Definition
Abundance
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Pliable
Definition
Flexible
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Poignant
Definition
Deeply affecting, moving
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Polemic
Definition
An aggressive argument against a specific opinion
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Portent
Definition
An omen
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Potable
Definition
Suitable for drinking
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Potentate
Definition
One who has great power
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Pragmatic
Definition
Practical
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Precipice
Definition
Face of a cliff, overhanging place
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Preclude
Definition
To prevent
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Precocious
Definition
Advanced, developing ahead of time
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Predilection
Definition
A preference or inclination for something
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Preponderance
Definition
Superiority in importance or quantity
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Prepossessing
Definition
Occupying the mind to the exclusion of other thoughts or feelings
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Presage
Definition
An omen
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Prescient
Definition
To have foreknowledge of events
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Prescribe
Definition
To lay down a rule
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Presumptuous
Definition
Disrespectfully bold
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Pretense
Definition
An appearance or action intended to deceive
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Primeval
Definition
Original, ancient
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Privation
Definition
Lacking basic necessities
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Probity
Definition
Virtue, integrity
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Proclivity
Definition
A strong inclination towards something
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Procure
Definition
To obtain, acquire
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Profane
Definition
Lewd, indecent
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Profligate
Definition
disoolute, extravagant
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Profuse
Definition
Plentiful, abundant
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Promulgate
Definition
To proclaim, make known
Term
Propagate
Definition
To multiply, spread out
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Propensity
Definition
An inclination, preference
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Propitious
Definition
Favorable
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Propriety
Definition
The quality or state of being proper, decent
Term
Prosaic
Definition
Plain, lacking liveliness
Term
Proscribe
Definition
To condemn, outlaw
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Protean
Definition
Able to change shape; displaying great vareiety
Term
Prowess
Definition
Extraordinary abilitly
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Prudence
Definition
Cautious, circumspect
Term
Prurient
Definition
Eliciting or possessing an extraordinary interest in sex
Term
Puerile
Definition
Juvenile, immature
Term
Pugnacious
Definition
Quarrelsome, combative
Term
Pulchritude
Definition
Physical beauty
Term
Pungent
Definition
Having a pointed, sharp quality-often used to describe smells
Term
Punitive
Definition
Involving punishment
Term
Putrid
Definition
Rotten, foul
Term
Quagmire
Definition
A difficult situation
Term
Quaint
Definition
Charmingly old-fashioned
Term
Quandary
Definition
A perplexed, unresolvable state
Term
Quell
Definition
To control or diffuse a potentially explosive situation
Term
Querulous
Definition
Whiny, complaining
Term
Quixotic
Definition
Idealistic, impractical
Term
Quotidian
Definition
Daily
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Rail
Definition
To scold, protest
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Rancid
Definition
Having a terrible taste or smell
Term
Rancor
Definition
Deep, bitter resentment
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Rapport
Definition
Mutual understanding and harmony
Term
Rash
Definition
Hasty, incautious
Term
Raucous
Definition
Loud, boisterious
Term
Raze
Definition
To demolish, level
Term
Rebuke
Definition
To scold, criticize
Term
Recalcitrant
Definition
Defiant, unapologetic
Term
Recapitulate
Definition
To sum up, repeat
Term
Reciprocate
Definition
To give in return
Term
Reclusive
Definition
Solitary, shunning society
Term
Reconcile
Definition
To return to harmony; to make consistent with existing ideas
Term
Rectitude
Definition
Uprightness, extreme morality
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Redoubtable
Definition
Formidable; commanding respect
Term
Refract
Definition
To distort, change
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Refurbish
Definition
To restore, clean up
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Refute
Definition
To prove wrong
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Regurgitate
Definition
To vomit; to throw back exactly
Term
Relegate
Definition
To assign to the proper place; to assign to an inferior place
Term
Relish
Definition
To enjoy
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Remedial
Definition
Intended to repair gaps in students' basic knowlegde
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Remiss
Definition
Negligent, failing to take care
Term
Renovate
Definition
Restore, return to original state; to enlarge and make prettier, especially a house
Term
Renown
Definition
Honor, acclaim
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Renunciation
Definition
To reject
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Repentant
Definition
Penitent, sorry
Term
Replete
Definition
Full, abundant
Term
Repose
Definition
To rest, lie down
Term
Reprehensible
Definition
Deserving rebuke
Term
Reprieve
Definition
A temporary delay of punishment
Term
Reproach
Definition
To scold, disapprove
Term
Reprobate
Definition
Evil, unprincipled
Term
Reprove
Definition
To scold, rebuke
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Repudiate
Definition
To reject, refuse to accept
Term
Repulse
Definition
To disgust; to push back
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Reputable
Definition
Of good reputation
Term
Requisition
Definition
A demand for goods, usually made by an authority
Term
Rescind
Definition
To take back, repeal
Term
Reservoir
Definition
Reserves, large supply; a body of water used for storing water
Term
Resilient
Definition
Able to recover from misfortune; able to withstand adversity
Term
Resolute
Definition
Firm, determined
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Resolve
Definition
To find a solution; to firmly decide
Term
Respite
Definition
A break, rest
Term
Resplendent
Definition
Shiny, glowing
Term
Restitution
Definition
Restoration to the rightful owner
Term
Restive
Definition
Resistant, stubborn, impatient
Term
Retract
Definition
Withdraw
Term
Revel
Definition
To enjoy intensely
Term
Revere
Definition
To esteem, show deference, venerate
Term
Revoke
Definition
To take back
Term
Rhapsodize
Definition
To engage in excessive enthusiasm
Term
Ribald
Definition
Coarsely, crudely humorous
Term
Rife
Definition
Abundant
Term
Ruminate
Definition
To contemplate, reflect
Term
Ruse
Definition
A trick
Term
Saccharine
Definition
Sickeningly sweet
Term
Sacrosanct
Definition
Holy, something that should not be criticized
Term
Sagacity
Definition
Shrewdness, soundness of perspective
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Salient
Definition
Significant, conspicuous
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Salutation
Definition
A greeting
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Salve
Definition
A soothing balm
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Sanctimonious
Definition
Giving a hypocritical appearance of piety
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Sanguine
Definition
Optimistic, cheery
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Satiate
Definition
To satisfy excessively
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Scathing
Definition
Sharp, critical, hurtful
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Scintillating
Definition
Sparkling
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Scrupulous
Definition
Painstaking, careful
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Scurrilous
Definition
Vulgar, coarse
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Sedentary
Definition
Sitting, settled
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Semaphore
Definition
A visual sign
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Seminal
Definition
Original, important, creating a field
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Sensual
Definition
Involving sensory gratification, usually related to sex
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Sensuous
Definition
Involving sensory gratification
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Serendipity
Definition
Luck, finding good things w/o looking for them
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Serene
Definition
Calm, untroubled
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Servile
Definition
Subservient
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Sinuous
Definition
Lithe, serpentine
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Sobriety
Definition
Sedate, calm
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Solicitous
Definition
Concerned, attentive
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Solipsistic
Definition
Believing that oneself is all that exists
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Soluble
Definition
Able to dissolve
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Solvent
Definition
A substance that can dissolve other substances; able to pay debts
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Somnolent
Definition
Sleepy, drowsy
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Sophomoric
Definition
Immature, uninformed
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Sovereign
Definition
Having absolute authority in a certain realm
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Speculative
Definition
Not based in fact
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Spurious
Definition
False but designed to seem plausible
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Stagnate
Definition
To become or remain inactive, not develop, not flow
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Staid
Definition
Sedate, serious, self-restrained
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Stingy
Definition
Not generous, not inclined to spend or give
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Stoic
Definition
Unaffected by passion or feeling
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Stolid
Definition
Expressing little sensibility, unemotional
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Strenuous
Definition
Requiring tremendous energy or stamina
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Strident
Definition
Harsh, loud
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Stupefy
Definition
To astonish, make insensible
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Subjugate
Definition
To bring under control, subdue
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Sublime
Definition
Lofty, grand, exalted
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Submissive
Definition
Easily yielding to authority
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Succinct
Definition
Marked by compact precision
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Superfluous
Definition
Exceeding what is necessary
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Surfeit
Definition
An overabundant supply or indulgence
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Surmise
Definition
To infer with little evidence
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Surreptitious
Definition
Stealthy
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Surrogate
Definition
One acting in place of another
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Swarthy
Definition
Of dark color or complexion
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Sycophant
Definition
One who flatters for self-gain
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Tacit
Definition
Expressed without words
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Taciturn
Definition
Not inclined to talk
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Tangential
Definition
Incidental, peripheral, divergent
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Tantamount
Definition
Equivalent in value or significance
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Tedious
Definition
Dull, boring
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Temerity
Definition
Audacity, recklessness
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Temperance
Definition
Moderation in action or thought
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Tenable
Definition
Able to be defended or maintained
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Tenuous
Definition
Having little substance or strength
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Terrestrial
Definition
Relating to the land
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Timorous
Definition
Timid, fearful
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Tirade
Definition
A long speech marked by harsh or biting language
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Toady
Definition
One who flatters in the hope of gaining favors
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Tome
Definition
A large book
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Torpid
Definition
Lethargic, dormant, lacking motion
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Torrid
Definition
Giving off intense heat, passionate
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Tortuous
Definition
Winding
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Tractable
Definition
Easily controlled
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Tranquil
Definition
Calm
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Transgress
Definition
To violate, go over a limit
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Transient
Definition
Passing through briefly; passing in and out of existence
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Transmute
Definition
To change or alter in form
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Travesty
Definition
A grossly inferior imitation
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Tremulous
Definition
Fearful
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Trenchant
Definition
Effective, articulate, clear-cut
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Trepidation
Definition
Fear, apprehension
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Trite
Definition
Not original, overused
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Truculent
Definition
Ready to fight, cruel
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Truncate
Definition
To shorten by cutting off
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Turgid
Definition
Swollen, excessively embellished in style or language
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Turpitude
Definition
Depravity, moral corruption
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Ubiquitous
Definition
Existing everywhere, widespread
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Umbrage
Definition
Resentment, offense
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Uncanny
Definition
Of supernatural character or origin
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Unctuous
Definition
Smooth or greasy in texture, appearance, manner
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Undulate
Definition
To move in waves
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Upbraid
Definition
To criticize or scold severely
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Usurp
Definition
To seize by force, take possession of without right
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Utilitarian
Definition
Relating or or aiming at usefulness
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Utopia
Definition
An imaginary and remote place of perfection
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Vacillate
Definition
To fluctuate, hesitate
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Vacuous
Definition
Lack of content or ideas, stupid
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