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Abase : Lower; Humiliate1

Abase : Lower; Humiliate2

Abate : Subside; Decrease, Lessen3

Abbreviate : Shorten4

Abbreviate : Shorten5

Abdicate : Renounce; Give Up (position, Right, OrResponsibility)6



Aberration : Deviation From The Normal; Mental Disorder9

Abet : Assist Usually In Doing Something Wrong;Encourage10

Abettor : Encourager11

Abeyance : Suspended Action12

Abhor : Detest; Hate13

Abhor : Detest; Hate14

Abide : Dwell; Abide By: Comply With; Put Up With;Tolerate; Ex. Abide By The Rules; Ex. I Can't Abide RudePeople.

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Abject : Wretched; Lacking Pride16

Abject : (of A Condition) Wretched; As Low As Possible;Lacking Pride; Very Humble; Showing Lack Of Self-Respect; Ex. Abject Apology

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Abjure : Renounce Upon Oath18

Abjure : Renounce Upon Oath19

Abnegation : Renunciation; Self-Sacrifice; Self-Negation20

Abode : Dwelling Place; Home21

Abolish : Cancel; Put An End To22

Abominable : Detestable; Extremely Unpleasant23

Abominate : Loathe; Hate24

Abortive : Unsuccessful; Fruitless25

Abrasive : Rubbing Away; Tending To Grind Down26

Abridge : Condense Or Shorten27

Abrogate : Abolish28

Abscission : Cutting Off; Separation29

Absolute : Complete; Totally Unlimited; Certain30

Absolve : Pardon (an Offense)31

Absolve : Pardon (an Offense)32

Abstain : Refrain; Hold Oneself Voluntary Form An ActionOr Practice33

Abstain : Refrain; Hold Oneself Voluntary Form An ActionOr Practice34

Abstemious : Sparing In Eating And Drinking; Temperate35

Abstemious : Sparing In Eating And Drinking; Temperate36

Abstract : Theoretical; Not Concrete; Nonrepresentational37

Abstruse : Obscure; Profound; Difficult To Understand38

Abusive : Coarsely Insulting; Physically Harmful39

Abusive : Coarsely Insulting; Physically Harmful40

Abut : Border Upon; Adjoin41

Abut : Border Upon; Adjoin42

Abysmal : Bottomless43

Abyss : Enormous Chasm; Vast Bottomless Pit44

Accede : Agree45

Accelerate : Move Faster46

Accessory : Additional Object; Useful But Not EssentialThing47

Acclaim : Applaud; Announce With Great Approval48

Acclimate : Adjust To Climate49

Accolade : Award Of Merit50

Accomplice : Partner In Crime51

Accord : Agreement52

Accost : Approach And Speak First To A Person53

Accoutre : To Equip54

Accretion : Growth, Increase55

Accrue : Come About By Addition56

Acerbity : Bitterness Of Speech And Temper57

Acetic : Vinegary58

Acidulous : Slightly Sour; Sharp, Caustic59

Acknowledge : Recognize, Admit60

Acme : Top; Pinnacle61

Acoustics : Science Of Sound; Quality That Makes ARoom Easy Or Hard To Hear In62

Acquiesce : Assent; Agree Passively63

Acquittal : Deliverance From A Charge64

Acrid : Sharp, Bitterly Pungent65

Acrimonious : Stinging, Caustic66

Actuarial : Calculating, Pertaining To Insurance Statistics67

Actuary : Someone Who Advises Insurance Companies68

Actuate : Motivate69

Acuity : Sharpness70

Acumen : Mental Keenness71

Acute : Quickly Perceptive; Keen; Brief And Severe72

Adage : Wise Saying; Proverb73

Adage : Wise Saying; Proverb74

Adamant : Hard; Inflexible75

Adapt : Alter; Modify76

Addendum : Addition; Appendix To Book; Something ThatIs Added (as At The End Of A Speech Or Book)77

Addiction : Compulsive, Habitual Need78

Addle : To Muddle; Drive Crazy; Become Rotten79

Address : To Direct Speech To; Deal With Or Discuss80

Adduce : To Present As Evidence81

Adept : Expert At82

Adhere : Stick Last83

Adherent : Supporter, Follower84

Adjacent : Adjoining; Neighboring; Close By85

Adjoin : Be Next To86

Adjourn : Suspend Until A Later Time; Move From OnePlace To Another87

Adjourn : Suspend Until A Later Time; Move From OnePlace To Another88

Adjunct : Something Attached To But Holding And InferiorPosition89

Admonish : Warn; Reprove90

Admonition : Warning91

Adore : Love Deeply And Respect Highly92

Adorn : Decorate93

Adroit : Skillful94

Adulation : Flattery; Admiration95

Adulterate : Make Impure By Mixing With BaserSubstances96

Adulterated : Made Impure Or Spoiled By The Addition OfInferior Materials97



Advent : Arrival100

Adventitious : Accidental; Casual101

Adventitious : Accidental; Casual102

Adversary : Opponent103

Adverse : Unfavorable; Hostile104

Adversity : Poverty; Misfortune105

Advert : Refer To106

Advocacy : Support; Active Pleading On Behalf OfSomeone Or Something107

Advocate : Urge; Plead For108

Aegis : Shield; Defense109

Aesthetic : Artistic; Dealing With Or Capable OfAppreciation Of The Beautiful110

Affable : Courteous111

Affected : Artificial; Pretended112

Affiliation : Joining; Associating With113

Affirmation : Positive Assertion; Confirmation; SolemnPledge By One Who Refuses To Take An Oath114

Affirmation : Positive Assertion; Confirmation; SolemnPledge By One Who Refuses To Take An Oath115

Affliction : State Of Distress; Trial; Cause Of Distress OrSuffering; V: Afflict: Inflict Grievous Suffering On116

Affluence : Abundance; Wealth117

Affray : Public Brawl118

Affront : Insult; Offense; Intentional Act Of Disrespect; V:Insult Or Hurt The Feelings Of Intentionally119

Afterlife : Life After Death; Later Part Of One's Life120

Agape : Openmouthed121

Agglomeration : Collection; Heap122

Aggrandize : Increase Or Intensify123

Aggregate : Sum; Total124

Aghast : Horrified125

Agility : Nimbleness126

Agitate : Stir Up; Disturb127

Agnostic : One Who Is Skeptical Of The Existence OrKnowability Of A God Or Any Ultimate Reality128

Airy : Of Air; High In The Air; Lofty; Immaterial; Unreal129

Alacrity : Cheerful Promptness130

Alchemy : Medieval Chemistry131

Alcove : Nook; Small, Recessed Section Of A Room132

Alias : An Assumed Name133

Alias : An Assumed Name134

Alienate : Make Hostile; Separate135

Alimentary : Supplying Nourishment136

Alimony : Payment By A Husband To His Divorced Wife137

Allay : Calm; Pacify138

Allege : State Without Proof139

Allegiance : Loyalty140

Allegory : Story In Which Characters Are Used AsSymbols141

Alleviate : Relieve142

Alliteration : Repetition Of Beginning Sound In Poetry143

Allocate : Assign144

Alloy : A Mixture As Of Metals145

Allude : Relief Indirectly146

Allure : Entice; Attract; Tempt147

Allure : Entice; Attract148

Allusion : Indirect Reference149

Alluvial : Pertaining To Soil Deposits Left By RunningWater150

Alms : Money Or Good Given To The Poor151

Aloft : Upward152

Aloof : Apart; Reserved153

Altercation : Wordy Quarrel154

Altruistic : Unselfishly Generous, Concerned For Others155

Amalgam : Combination Of Different Things; Mixture OfMetals (containing Mercury) Used For Filling Holes InTeeth

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Amalgamate : Combine, Unite In One Body157

Amass : Collect158

Amazon : Female Warrior159

Ambience : Environment; Atmosphere160

Ambiguous : Unclear Or Doubtful In Meaning161

Ambivalence : The State Of Having Contradictory OrConflicting Emotional Attitudes162

Amble : Moving At An Easy Pace163

Ambrosia : Food Of The Gods164

Ambulatory : Able To Walk165

Amend : Correct; Change, Generally For The Better166

Amiable : Agreeable; Lovable167

Amicable : Friendly168

Amiss : Wrong; Faulty169

Amity : Friendship170

Amnesia : Loss Of Memory171

Amnesia : Loss Of Memory172

Amnesty : Pardon173

Amok : Ia State Of Rage; A:(amuck) Ex. Ruamok174

Amoral : Nonmoral175

Amorous : Moved By Sexual Love; Loving176

Amorphous : Shapeless177

Amphibian : Able To Live Both On Land And In Water178

Amphitheater : Oval Building With Tiers Of Seats179

Ample : Abundant180

Amplify : Enlarge181

Amputate : Cut Off Part Of Body; Prune182

Amuck : In A State Of Rage183

Amuck : In A State Of Rage184

Anachronism : An Error Involving Time In A Story185

Analgesic : Causing Insensitivity To Pain186

Analogous : Comparable187

Analogous : Comparable188

Analogy : Similarity; Parallelism189

Anarchist : Person Who Rebels Against The EstablishedOrder190

Anarchy : Absence Of Governing Body, State Of Disorder191

Anathema : Solemn Curse192

Ancestry : Family Descent; Adj. Ancestral193

Anchor : Secure Or Fasten Firmly194

Anecdote : Short Discount Of An Amusing Or InterestingEvent195

Anemia : Condition In Which Blood Lacks RedCorpuscles196

Anesthetic : Substance That Removes Sensation With OrWithout Loss Of Consciousness197

Anguish : Acute Pain; Extreme Suffering198

Angular : Sharp-Cornered; Stuff In Manner199

Animadversion : Critical Remark; V: Animadvert:Comment Critically With Disapproval200

Animated : Lively201

Animosity : Active Enmity; Hatred202

Animosity : Active Enmity; Hatred203

Animus : Hostile Feeling Or Intent204

Annals : Records; History205

Annex : Attach; Add To A Large Thing; Take PossessionOf; Incorporate (territory) Into A Larger Existing PoliticalUnit (by Force); N: Building Added To A Large One

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Annihilate : Destroy207

Annihilate : Destroy208

Annotate : Comment; Make Explanatory Notes209

Annotate : Comment; Make Explanatory Notes210

Annuity : Yearly Allowance211

Annul : Make Void212

Anodyne : Drug That Relieves Paior Trouble; Opiate; Adj.Ex. Anodyne Statement213

Anoint : Consecrate; Put Oil On (in A ReligiousCeremony)214

Anomalous : Abnormal; Irregular215

Anonymity : State Of Being Nameless; Anonimousness216

Anonymous : Having No Name217

Antagonistic : Hostile; Opposed; Actively Resisting218

Antecede : Precede219

Antecedents : Preceding Events Or Circumstances ThatInfluence What Comes Later; Early Life; Ancestors220

Antediluvian : Antiquated; Ancient221

Anthem : Song Of Praise Or Patriotism; Ex. NationalAnthem222

Anthology : Book Of Literary Selections By VariousAuthors; Cf. Omnibus223

Anthropoid : Manlike224

Anthropologist : A Student Of The History And Science OfMankind225

Anticlimax : Letdown Of Thought Or Emotion226

Antidote : Remedy To Counteract A Poison Or Disease;Ex. Antidote To The Economic Troubles227

Antipathy : Aversion; Dislike228

Antiquated : Old-Fashioned; Obsolete229

Antique : Made In An Earlier Period And Usu. Valuable;N: Object That Wamade In An Earlier Period And ThatIrare Or Valuable

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Antiquity : Quality Of Being Very Old; Ancient Times;231



Antiseptic : Substance That Prevents Infection234

Antithesis : Contrast; Direct Opposite Of Or To235

Antler : Bony Growth On The Head Of A Deer236

Anvil : Iroblock Used Ihammering Out Metals237

Apathy : Lack Of Caring; Indifference238

Ape : Intimate Or Mimic239

Aperture : Opening; Hole240

Apex : Tip; Summit; Climax241

Aphasia : Loss Of Speech Due To Injury Or Illness242

Aphorism : Pithy Maxim243

Apiarist : Person Who Keepbees244

Apiculture : Bee-Keeping245

Aplomb : Poise246

Apocalyptic : Prophetic; Pertaining To Revelations247

Apocryphal : Untrue; Made Up248

Apogee : Highest Point249

Apogee : Highest Point250

Apolitical : Having Aaversioor Lack Of Concerfor PoliticalAffairs251

Apologist : One Who Writes Idefense Of A Cause OrInstitution; N: Apologia252

Apoplexy : Stroke; Loss Of Consciousness Followed ByParalysis253

Apostate : One Who Abandons His Religious Faith OrPolitical Beliefs254

Apothecary : Druggist; Pharmacist255

Apothecary : Druggist; Pharmacist256

Apothegm : Pithy, Compact Saying257

Apotheosis : Deification; Glorification258

Appall : Dismay; Shock259

Apparent : Evident; Easily Seen Or Understood;Appearing Asuch; Ex. Apparent Improvement260

Apparent : Evident; Easily Seen Or Understood;Appearing Asuch; Ex. Apparent Improvement261

Apparition : Ghost; Phantom262

Apparition : Ghost; Phantom263

Appease : Pacify; Soothe264

Appellation : Name; Title265

Append : Attach266

Application : Diligent Attention267

Appraise : Estimate Value Of268

Appreciate : Be Thankful For; Increase In Worth; BeThoroughly Conscious For269

Apprehend : Arrest(a Criminal); Dread; Perceive270

Apprehension : Fear271

Apprehensive : Fearful; Discerning272

Apprehensive : Fearful; Discerning273

Approbation : Approval274

Appropriate : Acquire; Take Position Of For One's OwnUse275

Appurtenances : Subordinate Possessions; SomethingAdded To A More Important Thing276

Apropos : With Reference To; Regarding277

Aptitude : Fitness; Talent278

Aquiline : Curved; Hooked279

Arable : Fit For Plowing280

Arbiter : A Person With Power To Decide A Dispute;Judge281

Arbitrary : Unreasonable Or Capricious; Imperious;Tyrannical; Despotic282

Arbitrate : Act As Judge283

Arboreal : Of Or Living In Trees284

Arboretum : Place Where Different Tree Varieties AreExhibited285

Arcade : A Covered Passageway, Usually Lined WithShops286

Arcane : Secret; Mysterious287

Arch : Chief; First; Ex. Archbishop288

Archetype : Prototype; Primitive Pattern289

Archipelago : Group Of Closely Located Islands290

Ardor : Heat; Passion; Zeal291

Arduous : Hard; Strenuous292

Argot : Slang293

Argot : Slang294

Aria : Operatic Solo295

Arid : Dry; Barren296

Aristocracy : Hereditary Nobility; Privileged Class297

Armada : Fleet Of Warships298

Arraign : Charge In Court; Indict299

Arraign : Charge In Court; Indict300

Array : Marshal; Draw Up In Order301

Array : Clothe; Adorn302

Arrears : Being In Debt303

Arrogance : Pride; Haughtiness304

Arroyo : Gully305

Arsenal : Storage Place For Military Equipment306

Artery : Blood-Vessel; Cf. Vein307

Artful : Exhibiting Art Or Skill; Deceitful; Cunning; Cf.Artifice308

Articulate : Effective; Distinct309

Artisan : A Manually Skilled Worker310

Artless : Without Guile, Open And Honest311

Ascendancy : Controlling Influence; Domination312

Ascertain : Find Out For Certain313

Ascetic : Practicing Self-Denial, Austere314

Ascribe : Refer; Attribute, Assign315



Aseptic : Preventing Infection; Having A Cleansing Effect318

Ashen : Ash-Colored319

Asinine : Stupid320

Asinine : Stupid321

Asinine : Stupid322

Askance : With A Sideways Or Indirect Look323

Asperity : Sharpness(of Temper)324

Aspersion : Slanderous Remark325

Aspirant : Seeker After Position Or Status326

Aspiration : Noble Ambition327

Aspire : Seek To Attain (position Or Status); Long For;Ex. Aspire To Become President; Ex. Aspire To/after TheLeadership

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Assail : Assault329

Assent : Agree; Accept330

Assert : State Strongly Or Positively; DemandRecognitioof (rights, Claims, Etc.); Make A Claim To (byForceful Action); Ex. Assert One's Independence

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Assessment : Estimation332

Assiduous : Diligent333

Assimilate : Absorb; Cause To Become Homogeneous334

Assuage : Ease; Lessen (pain)335

Assumption : Something Taken For Granted; The TakingOver Or Taking Possession Of; Ex. Her Assumption OfPower; V: Assume

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Assurance : Firm Statement That Something Is CertainlyTrue; Promise Or Pledge; Certainty; Confidence In One'sOwn Ability; Self-Confidence; Ex. In Spite Of All His

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Asteroid : Small Planet338

Asteroid : Small Planet339

Astigmatism : Eye Defect That Prevents Proper Focus340

Astral : Relating To Stars341

Astral : Relating To Stars342

Astringent : Binding; Causing Contraction343

Astronomical : Enormously Large Or Extensive344

Astute : Wise; Shrewd345

Asunder : Into Parts, Apart346



Asymmetric : Not Identical On Both Sides Of A DividingCentral Line349

Atavism : Resemblance To Remote Ancestors RatherThan To Parents; Deformity Returning After Passage OfTwo Or More Generations

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Atheistic : Denying The Existence Of God351

Atone : Make Amends For; Pay For352

Atrocity : Brutal Deed353

Atrophy : Wasting Away354

Attest : Testify; Bear Witness355

Attire : Clothe; N: Clothing; Array; Apparel356

Attribute : Essential Quality357

Attribute : Ascribe; Explain358

Audacious : Daring; Bold359

Audit : Examination Of Accounts360

Augment : Increase361

Augury : Omen; Prophecy362

August : Impressive; Majestic363

August : Impressive; Majestic364

Aureole : Sun's Corona; Halo365

Auroral : Pertaining To The Aurora Borealis366

Auspicious : Favoring Success367

Austere : Strict; Stern368

Austerity : Sternness; Severity; Lack Of Luxuries369

Austerity : Sternness; Severity; Lack Of Luxuries370

Authenticate : Prove Genuine371

Authoritarian : Favoring Or Exercising Total Control; Non-Democratic372

Authoritative : Having The Weight Of Authority; Dictatorial373

Autocrat : Monarch With Supreme Power374

Autocratic : Having Absolute Unchecked Power;Dictatorial; N: Autocrat, Autocracy375

Automaton : Mechanism That Imitates Actions OfHumans376

Autonomous : Self-Governing; N: Autonomy377

Autonomous : Self-Governing378

Autonomous : Self-Governing379

Autopsy : Examination Of A Dead Body; Post-Mortem380

Auxiliary : Helper; Additional Or Subsidiary381

Auxiliary : Helper; Additional Or Subsidiary382

Avalanche : Great Mass Of Falling Snow And Ice383

Avarice : Greediness For Wealth384

Avenge : Take Vengeance For Something Or On Behalf OfSomeone; Ex. They Avenged His Death By Burning TheVillage; Ex. He Swore To Avenge His Brother; Ex. They

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Averse : Reluctant386

Aversion : Firm Dislike387

Avert : Prevent; Turn Away388

Aviary : Enclosure For Birds389

Avid : Greedy; Eager For390

Avocation : Secondary Or Minor Occupation391

Avow : Declare Openly392

Avuncular : Like An Uncle393

Awe : Solemn Wonder394

Awful : Terrible; Very Bad395

Awl : Pointed Tool Used For Piercing396

Axiom : Self-Evident Truth Requiring No Proof397

Azure : Sky Blue398

Babble : Chatter Ugly399

Bacchanal : Noisy Party With A Lot Of Drinking400

Bacchanalia : The Ancient Roman Festival In Honor OfBacchus401

Bacchanalian : Drunken402

Backslide : Revert (to Bad Habits); N: Reverter403

Badger : Pester; Annoy404

Badinage : Teasing Conversation405

Baffle : Frustrate; Perplex406

Bait : Harass; Tease407

Baleful : Deadly; Destructive408

Balk : Foil409

Ballast : Heavy Substance Used To Add Stability OrWeight410

Balm : Something That Relieves Pain411

Balmy : Mild; Fragrant412

Banal : Hackneyed; Commonplace; Trite413

Banal : Hackneyed; Commonplace; Trite414

Bandy : Discuss Lightly; Exchange Blows Or Words415

Bane : Cause Of Ruin416

Baneful : Ruinous; Poisonous417

Bank : Heap; Piled-Up Mass; Embankment; Lateral Tilting(aof An Aircraft In Turning); V: Pile Up; Protect With ABank; Tilt In Turning

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Bantering : Good-Natured Ridiculing419

Bar : Railing In A Courtroom; Legal Profession; VerticalLine Dividing A Staff Into Equal Measures; Ex. Prisoner AtThe Bar; V: Shut In Or Out With Bars; Forbid; Exclude;

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Barb : Sharp Projection From Fishhook, Etc.421

Bard : Poet422

Barefaced : Shameless And Noticeable; Blatant; Bold;Unconcealed; Having No Covering Othe Face; Ex.Barefaced Lie

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Bargain : Agreement Between Two Groupor People;Something For Sale At A Price Advantageouto The Buyer;V: Negotiate; Trade; Ex. Bargaining Power

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Baroque : Highly Ornate425

Barrage : Barrier Laid Down By Artillery Fire426

Barrister : Counselor-At-Law427

Barter : Trader428

Barterer : Trader; V: Barter: Trade; Exchange Good ForOther Goods Rather Than Money429

Base : Contemptible; Morally Bad; Inferior In Value OrQuality; Ex. Base Motives/conduct; Ex. Base Metal SuchAiron

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Base : Contemptible; Morally Bad; Inferior In Value OrQuality; Ex. Base Motives/conduct; Ex. Base Metal SuchAiron

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Bask : Luxuriate; Take Pleasure In Warmth432

Bassoon : Reed Instrument Of The Woodwind Family433

Bastard : Illegitimate Child434

Bastion : Fortress; Defense435

Battalion : Army Unit Made Up Of Four Or MoreCompanies436

Bauble : Trinket; Trifle437

Bawdy : Indecent; Obscene438

Bearing : Deportment; Connection439

Beatific : Giving Bliss; Blissful440

Beatitude : Blessedness; State Of Bliss441

Bedizen : Dress With Vulgar Finery442

Bedraggle : Wet Thoroughly443

Beeline : Direct Quick Route444

Befuddle : Confuse Thoroughly445

Beget : Father, Produce; Give Raise To446

Begrudge : Resent447

Begrudge : Resent448

Beguile : Amuse; Delude, Cheat449

Behemoth : Huge Creature; Monstrous Animal450

Beholden : Obligated; Indebted451

Behoove : Be Suited To, Be Incumbent Upon452

Belated : Delayed453

Beleaguer : Besiege454

Beleaguer : Besiege455

Belie : Contradict; Give A False Impression456

Bellicose : Warlike457

Belligerent : Quarrelsome458

Bemused : Confused; Lost In Thought; Preoccupied459

Benediction : Blessing460

Benefactor : Gift Giver; Patron461

Beneficent : Kindly; Doing Good462

Beneficial : Helpful; Useful; Advantageous463

Beneficiary : Person Entitled To Benefits Or Proceeds OfAn Insurance Policy Or Will464

Benefit : Advantage; Anything That Brings Help,Advantage, Or Profit; Money Provided By TheGovernment To The People; Fund-Raising Public

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Benevolent : Generous; Charitable466

Benign : Kindly; Favorable; Not Malignant467

Benignity : State Of Being Kind, Benign, Gracious468

Benison : Blessing469

Bent : Natural Talent Or Inclination470

Bent : Natural Talent Or Inclination471

Bequeath : Leave To Someone By A Will; Hand Down472

Bereaved : Deprived Of (someone Beloved Through Death)473

Bereavement : State Of Being Valuable Or Loved474

Berserk : Frenzied475

Berserk : Frenzied476

Beseech : Beg; Plead With477

Beset : Harass; Trouble478

Besiege : Surround With Armed Forces; Harass (withRequests); Annoy Continually479

Besmirch : Soil; Defile480

Bestial : Beastlike; Brutal481

Bestow : Give482

Betoken : Signify; Indicate; Be A Sigof483

Betray : Be Unfaithful; Reveal (unconsciously OrUnwillingly); Ex. Her Trembling Hands Betray Her Anxiety.484

Betroth : Become Engaged To Marry485

Bevy : Large Group486

Beware : Be Cautiou(of)487

Bewitch : Cast A Spell Over; Captivate Completely488

Biased : Slanted; Prejudiced489

Bicameral : Two-Chambered, As A Legislative Body490

Bicker : Quarrel491

Bid : Command; Utter (a Greeting); Offer Aa Price; N:Offer Of A Price; Amount Offered; Earnest Effort To GainSomething; Ex. Bid For Freedom

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Biennial : Every Two Years493

Bifurcated : Divided Into Two Branches; Forked494

Bigot : One Who Iintolerant (in Matterof Religion OrPolitics)495

Bigotry : Stubborn Intolerance496

Bilious : Suffering From Ingestion; Irritable497

Bilk : Swindle; Cheat498

Billow : Large Wave Of Water; A Great Swell Or Surge (ofSmoke); V: Surge, Swell, Roll In Billows499

Billowing : Rising Or Swelling Like Waves500

Biting : Sharply Painful To The Body Or Mind; Ex. BitingWind/remarks501

Bitter : Having A Sharp Biting Taste; Causing Sharp PainTo The Body Or Mind; Filled With Resentment,Disappointment, Or Other Unpleasant Feelings; Ex. Bitter

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Blackball : Vote Against (an Applicant); Ostracize; N:Negative Vote503

Blanch : Bleach; Whiten504

Blanch : Bleach; Whiten505

Blandishment : Flattery506

Blare : Loud Or Harsh Roar Or Screech; Dazzling BlazeOf Light507

Blasphemy : Cursing; Irreverence; Sacrilege508

Blatant : Flagrant; Consciously Obvious; Loudly Offensive509

Bleak : Cold; Cheerless510

Blemish : Mar; Spoil The Beauty Or Perfection Of; N:Flaw Or Defect (that Spoilperfection); Ex. Blemishein TheCrystal; Cf. Unblemished

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Blight : Plant Disease; V: Infect With Blight; Ruin;Destroy512

Blighted : Suffering For A Disease; Destroyed513

Bliss : Complete Happiness; Adj. Blissful514

Blithe : Gay; Joyous515

Bloated : Swollen Or Puffed As With Water Or Air516

Blotch : Spot; Blot; Cf. Blot+botch517

Blowhard : Talkative Boaster; Braggart518

Blowhard : Talkative Boaster; Braggart519

Bludgeon : Club; Heavy-Headed Weapon520

Blue : Gloomy; Depressed521

Blues : State Of Depression Or Melancholy; Style OfSlow, Mournful Music (evolved From Southern BlackAmerican Songs)

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Bluff : Pretense(of Strength); Deception; High Cliff523

Blunder : Error524

Blunt : Having A Dull Edge; Abrupt And Frank In SpeechOr Manner; Brusque; V: Make Or Become Blunt525

Blunt : Having A Dull Edge; Abrupt And Frank In SpeechOr Manner; Brusque; V: Make Or Become Blunt526

Blurt : Utter Impulsively527

Blush : Become Red In The Face (from EmbarrassmentOr Shame); Become Red Or Rosy; N:528

Bog : Soft Wet Land; V: Hinder Or Be Hindered; Ex.Bogged Down In The Mud529

Bohemian : Unconventional (iaartistic Way)530

Boisterous : Violent; Rough; Noisy531

Bolster : Support; Prop Up532

Bolt : Door Bar; Fastening Pior Screw; Length Of Fabric;Large Roll Of Cloth; V: Dash Or Dart Off; Faste(a Door);Gobble Down

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Bolt : Door Bar; Fastening Pior Screw; Length Of Fabric;Large Roll Of Cloth; V: Dash Or Dart Off; Faste(a Door);Gobble Down

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Bombast : Grandiloquent, Pompouspeech535

Bookish : Fond Of Bookand Reading536

Bookish : Fond Of Bookand Reading537

Boon : Blessing; Benefit; Something Very Helpful538

Boost : Lift By Pushing Up From Below; Increase; Raise;N: Push Upward; Increase539

Botch : Mismanage; Blow540

Bouillon : Clear Beef Soup541

Bound : Leap Or Spring; Limit Or Confine; Constitute TheLimit Of; Ex. Bounded By Canada; N: Leap Or Jumping;Boundary; Adj: Certain; Having A Duty To Do Something

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Bountiful : Generous; Showing Bounty543

Bourgeois : Middle Class544

Bovine : Cowlike; Placid And Dull545

Bowdlerize : Expurgate546

Bowdlerize : Expurgate547

Brackish : Somewhat Saline548

Brackish : Somewhat Saline549

Brag : Boast550

Braggart : Boaster551

Braid : Plait; Interweave Strandor Lengthof; Make ByWeaving Strandtogether; N: Braided Segment (aof Hair)552

Brand : Trademark; Mark Burned On The Hide Of AnAnimal; Mark Burned Into The Flesh Of Criminals; MarkOf Disgrace; V: Mark With A Brand; Give A Lasting Bad

553

Brandish : Wave Around (a Weapon); Flourish554

Bravado : Swagger; Assumed Air Of Defiance555

Brave : Face Courageously; Ex. Brave The Storm556

Brawl : Noisy Quarrel557

Brawn : Muscular Strength; Sturdiness558

Brawny : Muscular; Having Well-Developed Muscles559

Brazen : Insolent560

Breach : Breaking Of Contract Or Duty; Fissure; Gap561

Breadth : Width; Extent562

Breed : Produce Young; Rear; Bring Up; Produce (anUndesirable Condition); N: Kind Or Sort Of Animal OrPlant

563

Brevity : Consciousness564

Bridle : Harnesfitted About A Horse'head (used ToRestrain); Curb; Check; V: Put A Bridle On; Control OrRestrain; Show Anger

565

Brim : Uppermost Edge Of A Cup; Projecting Rim (aon AHat); Ex. The Glaswafull To The Brim; V: Be Full To TheBrim

566

Brindled : Tawny Or Grayish With Steaks Or Spots567

Brink : Edge (at The Top Of A Cliff); Ex. On The Brink OfThe Grand Canyon568

Brisk : Quick And Active; Marked By Livelinesand Vigor569

Bristling : Rising Like Bristles; Showing Irritation570

Brittle : Easy Broken; Difficult571

Broach : Open Up572

Brocade : Rich, Figured Fabric573

Brochure : Pamphlet574

Broil : Cook By Direct Heat; N:575

Bromide : Platitude; Chemical Compound Used To CalmExcitement576

Brooch : Ornamental Clasp577

Brood : Sit On In Order To Hatch; Think Deeply Or WorryAnxiously; N: The Young Of Certain Animals; Group OfYoung Birdhatched At One Time

578

Brook : Tolerate; Endure; Ex. Brook No Interference; N:Small Stream579

Bruise : Injure Without Breaking The Skin; N:580

Brunt : Maiimpact Or Shock (of Aattack Or Blow); Ex.Brunt Of The Argument581

Brusque : Blunt; Abrupt582

Brusque : Blunt; Abrupt583

Buccaneer : Pirate584

Bucolic : Rustic; Pastoral585

Buffet : Strike Forcefully; Slap; Batter; Knock About; N:Table With Food Set Out For People To ServeThemselves; Meal At Which People Help Themselves To

586

Buffoon : Stupid Person; Clown587

Buffoonery : Clowning588

Bugaboo : Bugbear; Object Of Baseless Terror589

Bulge : Protruding Part; Swelling Of A Surface; Ex. TheApple Made A Bulge In Hipocket; V: Swell Outward;Protrude

590

Bulk : Size Or Volume (esp. When Very Large); MainPart; Ex. The Bulk Of The Work Haalready Been Done;Adj. Bulky: Having Great Size

591

Bully : One Who Ihabitually Cruel To Weaker People; V:592

Bulwark : Earthwork Or Other Strong Defense593

Bump : Hit Or Knock Against With Force; N:594



Bumptious : Self-Assertive597

Bungle : Spoil By Clumsy Behavior598

Buoyant : Able To Float; Cheerful And Optimistic; N:Buoyancy; Ex. Buoyancy Of Wood/water/americanMarket

599

Bureaucracy : Government By Bureaus600

Burgeon : Grow Forth; Send Out Buds601

Burlesque : Give An Imitation That Ridicules602

Burly : Husky; Muscular603

Burly : Husky; Muscular604

Burnish : Make Shiny By Rubbing; Polish605

Bust : Piece Of Sculpture Showing A Person'head,Shoulders, And Upper Chest; V: Break Up; Arrest; Ex.Crimebuster

606

Buttress : Support; Prop Up607

Buxom : Plump; Vigorous; Jolly608

Cabal : Small Group Of Persons Secretly United ToPromote Their Own Interests609

Cache : Hiding Place610

Cacophonous : Discordant; Inharmonious; N: Cacophony:Unpleasant Mixture Of Loud Sounds611

Cacophony : Discord612

Cadaver : Corpse613

Cadence : Rhythmic Rise And Fall (of Words AndSounds); Beat614

Cadet : Student At A Military School615

Cajole : Coax; Wheedle616

Calamity : Disaster; Misery617

Caldron : Large Kettle; A:(cauldron);618

Caliber : Ability; Capacity619

Calligraphy : Beautiful Writing; Excellent Penmanship620

Callous : Hardened; Unfeeling621

Callow : Youthful; Immature622

Callus : Area Of Thick Hard Skin623

Calorific : Heat-Producing624

Calumny : Malicious Misrepresentation; Slander625

Calumny : Malicious Misrepresentation; Slander626

Camaraderie : Good-Fellowship627

Cameo : Shell Or Jewel Carved In Relief628

Cameo : Shell Or Jewel Carved In Relief629

Camp : Group Sharing A Common Cause Or Opinion630

Canard : Unfounded False Rumor; Exaggerated FalseReport631

Candor : Frankness632

Canine : Related To Dogs; Dog-Like633

Canker : Any Ulcerous Sore; Any Evil634

Canny : Shrewd; Thrifty635

Cant : Jargon Of Thieves; Pious Phraseology636

Cant : Jargon Of Thieves; Pious Phraseology637

Cantankerous : Ill Humored; Irritable638

Cantata : Story Set In Music, To Be Sung By A Chorus639

Canter : Slow Gallop640

Canto : Division Of A Long Poem641

Canvass : Determine Votes, Etc.642

Capacious : Spacious643

Capacity : Mental Or Physical Ability; Role; PositioorDuty; Ability To Accommodate; Ex. Imy Capacity AsPresident

644

Capillary : Having A Very Fine Bore; Resembling A Hair;Fine And Slender; Ex. Capillary Attraction; N: Very FineHairlike Tube; Cf. Capillarity

645

Capitulate : Surrender646

Caprice : Whim647

Capricious : Fickle; Incalculable648

Capsize : (of A Boat) Turn Over649

Caption : Title; Chapter Heading; Text Under Illustration650

Caption : Title; Chapter Heading; Text Under Illustration651

Captious : Faultfinding652

Carafe : Glass Water Bottle; Decanter653

Carapace : Shell Covering The Back (of A Turtle, Tortoise,Crab, Etc.)654

Carcinogenic : Causing Cancer655

Cardinal : Chief656

Cardiologist : Doctor Specializing In Ailments Of TheHeart657

Cardiologist : Doctor Specializing In Ailments Of TheHeart658

Careen : Lurch; Sway From Side To Side659

Career : Rush Wildly; Go At Full Speed660

Carefree : Free From Worries; Having No Problems661

Carnage : Destruction Of Life662

Carnal : Fleshy663

Carnivorous : Meat-Eating664

Carousal : Drunken Relief665

Carping : Finding Fault666

Carrion : Rotting Flesh Of A Dead Body667

Carte Blanche : Unlimited Authority Or Freedom668

Cascade : Small Waterfall669

Caste : One Of The Hereditary Classes In Hindu Society670

Castigate : Punish671

Castigation : Punishment; Severe Criticism Or Disapproval672

Castrate : Remove The Sex Organ(of A Male Animal OrPerson)673

Casualty : Serious Or Fatal Accident674

Cataclysm : Deluge; Upheaval675

Catalyst : Agent Which Brings About A Chemical ChangeWhile It Remains Unaffected And Unchanged676

Catapult : Slingshot; A Hurling Machine677

Cataract : Great Waterfall; Eye Abnormality678

Catastrophe : Calamity679

Catcall : Shout Of Disapproval Or Displeasure (made AtThe Theater Or A Sports Match); Boo; V:680

Catechism : Book Of Religious Instruction; Instruction ByQuestion And Answer681

Categorical : Without Exceptions; Unqualified; Absolute682

Cater : Provide Food And Drink (for); Cater To: Try ToSatisfy (desireof A Bad Kind)683

Catharsis : Purging Or Cleansing Away Any Passage OfThe Body684

Cathartic : Purgative685

Cathartic : Purgative686

Catholic : Broadly Sympathetic; Liberal687

Caulk : Make Watertight (by Blocking Up Cracks As IaShip); A:(calk);688

Causal : Implying A Cause-And-Effect Relationship689

Caustic : Burning; Sarcastically Biting690

Cauterize : Burn With Hot Iron Or Caustic691

Cavalcade : Procession; Parade692

Cavil : Make Frivolous Objections693

Cavil : Make Frivolous Objections694

Cede : Transfer; Yield Title To695

Celerity : Speed; Rapidity696

Celestial : Heavenly697

Celibate : Unmarried; Abstaining From Sexual Intercourse698

Censor : (in Ancient Rome) Overseer Of Morals (alsoTaking The Census); Person Who EliminatesInappropriate Matter; V:

699

Censor : Overseer Of Morals; Person Who Reads ToEliminate Inappropriate Remarks700

Censorious : Critical701

Censure : Blame; Criticize702

Centaur : Mythical Figure, Half Man And Half Horse703

Centigrade : Measure Of Temperature Used Widely InEurope704

Centrifugal : Radiating, Departing From The Center705

Centripetal : Tending Toward The Center706

Centurion : Roman Army Officer707

Cerebral : Pertaining To The Brain Or Intellect708

Cerebration : Thought709

Ceremonious : Marked By Formality710

Ceremonious : Marked By Formality711

Certitude : Certainty712

Cessation : Stopping713

Cession : Yielding To Another, Ceding714

Chafe : Warm By Rubbing; Make Sore By Rubbing715

Chafe : Warm By Rubbing; Make Sore By Rubbing716

Chaff : Worthless Products Of An Endeavor717

Chaffing : Bantering; Joking718

Chagrin : Vexation; Disappointment719

Chameleon : Lizard That Changes Color In DifferentSituations720

Champion : Support Militantly721

Championship : Position Of Champion; Defense OrSupport; Competition Held To Determine A Champion722

Chancellor : Legal Official Of High Rank; Cf.Chancellery(chancellory): Position Of A Chancellor723

Chaotic : In Utter Disorder724

Chaotic : In Utter Disorder725

Chapel : Small Church (in A Prison, College, Or Hospital)726

Chaperon : Older Person Who AccompanieandSupervisea Young Unmarried Woman727

Chaplain : Clergyman Attached To A Chapel728

Char : Make Or Become Black By Burning; Reduce Or BeReduced To Carbon Or Charcoal(black Substance MadeBy Burning Wood) By Incomplete Combustion

729

Charisma : Divine Gift; Great Popular Charm Or Appeal OfA Political Leader730

Charm : Quality Of Pleasing; Amulet; Action Or FormulaThought To Have Magical Power; Spell; V: Attract; Cast ASpell On; Bewitch

731

Chary : Cautiously Watchful732

Chase : Ornament A Metal Surface By Indenting; FollowRapidly To Catch733

Chasm : Abyss734

Chassis : Framework And Working Parts Of AnAutomobile735

Chaste : Pure736

Chasten : Discipline; Punish In Order To Correct737

Chattel : Personal Property738

Chauvinist : Blindly Devoted Patriot739

Checkered : Marked By Changes In Fortune740

Cherubic : Angelic; Innocent Looking741

Chicanery : Trickery742

Chide : Scold743

Chimerical : Fantastic; Highly Imaginative744

Chip : Lose A Small Piece From The Surface Or Edge; N:Small Piece Broken Off Something; Cf. French Fry;Potato Chip/crisp

745

Chiropodist : One Who Treats Disorders Of The Feet746

Chisel : Swindle Or Cheat; N: Wedgelike Tool For Cutting747

Chivalrous : Courteous; Faithful; Brave748

Choice : Delicate; Of Very Fine Quality749

Choir : Group Of People Who Sing Together (esp. DuringReligiouservices); Place For Choir750

Choleric : Hot-Tempered751

Chore : Daily Domestic Task (such Acleaning, Cooking,And Shopping); Unpleasant Task752

Chore : Daily Domestic Task (such Acleaning, Cooking,And Shopping); Unpleasant Task753

Choreography : Art Of Dancing754

Chortle : Chuckle With Delight; N:755

Chorus : Phrase Repeated Throughout A Song Or Poem756

Chronic : Long Established As A Disease757

Chuckle : Laugh Quietly758

Chuckle : Laugh Quietly759

Churlish : Boorish; Rude760

Ciliated : Having Minute Hairs761

Cipher : Nonentity; Worthless Person Or Thing; Zero;Secret Code; V:762

Circlet : Small Ring; Band763

Circuit : Closed Circular Line Around An Area;Circumference; Regularly Repeated Journey From PlaceTo Place

764

Circuitous : Roundabout765

Circumlocution : Indirect Or Roundabout Expression766

Circumscribe : Limit; Confine767

Circumspect : Prudent; Cautious768

Circumvent : Outwit; Baffle769

Cistern : Reservoir Or Water Tank770

Citadel : Fortress771

Citadel : Fortress772

Cite : Quote; Command773

Civil : Having To Do With Citizens Or The State;Courteous And Polite774

Clairvoyant : Having Foresight775

Clamber : Climb By Crawling776

Clamor : Noise777

Clandestine : Secret778

Clangor : Loud, Resounding Noise779

Clap : Strike The Palmof The Handtogether With ASudden Explosive Sound; Come Together Suddenly WithA Sharp Sound; Put Or Send Promptly; Ex. Clap The

780

Clapper : Striker (tongue) Of A Bell781

Clarion : Shrill, Trumpetlike Sound782

Clasp : Hold Firmly Within Arms783

Clavicle : Collarbone784

Cleave : Split Asunder785

Cleft : Split786

Clemency : Disposition To Be Lenient; Mildness, As OfThe Weather787

Cliché : Phrase Dulled In Meaning By Repetition788

Clientele : Body Of Customers789

Clime : Climate790

Clime : Region; Climate791

Clip : Cut Off With Shears; Fasten; N: Something ClippedOff (aa Short Extract From Film); Clasp Or Fastener792

Clipper : Sailing Vessel Built For Great Speed793

Clique : Small Excessive Group794

Cloister : Monastery Or Convent795

Clot : Half-Solid Lump Formed From A Liquid (or Blood);V:796

Cloven : Split797

Cloying : Distasteful (because Excessive); ExcessivelySweet Or Sentimental; V: Cloy: Become UnpleasantThrough Too Much Sweetness Or Excess

798

Coalesce : Combine; Fuse799

Coalition : Partnership; League; Union Of SeparatePolitical Parties800

Coax : Persuade By Flattery801

Coda : Concluding Sectioof A Musical Or LiteraryComposition802

Coddle : To Treat Gently803

Codicil : Supplement To The Body Of A Will804

Codify : To Arrange (laws, Rules) As A Code; Classify805

Coercion : Use Of Force To Get Someone's Compliance806

Coercion : Use Of Force To Get Someone's Compliance807

Coeval : Living As The Same Time As; Contemporary808

Cog : Tooth Protecting From A Wheel809

Cogent : Convincing810

Cogitate : Think Over811

Cognate : Allied By Blood; Of The Same Or KindredNature812

Cognitive : Having To Do With Knowing Or Perceiving813

Cognizance : Knowledge814

Cognomen : Family Name815

Cohabit : Live Together816

Cohabit : Live Together817

Cohere : Stick Together818

Cohesion : Force Keeps Parts Together819

Cohesion : Force Keeps Parts Together820

Cohorts : Group Of People Who Share SomeCommoquality; Armed Band; A Group Of Betwee300 And600 Soldiers Under One Commander (ithe Ancient Rome)

821

Cohorts : Group Of People Who Share SomeCommoquality; Armed Band; A Group Of Betwee300 And600 Soldiers Under One Commander (ithe Ancient Rome)

822

Coiffure : Hairstyle823

Coiffure : Hairstyle824

Coincidence : The Chance Occurrence, At The SameTime, Of Two Or More Seemingly Connected Events; V:Coincide: Happen At The Same Time; Be In Agreement;

825

Colander : Utensil With Perforated Bottom Used ForStraining826

Collaborate : Work Together827

Collage : Work Of Art Put Together From Fragments828

Collate : Examine In Order To Verify Authenticity; ArrangeIn Order829

Collation : A Light Meal; Collating830

Colloquial : Pertaining To Conversational Or CommonSpeech831

Colloquy : Informal Discussion832

Collusion : Conspiring In A Fraudulent Scheme833

Colossal : Huge834

Colossus : Gigantic Statue; Person Or Thing Of GreatSize Or Importance835

Coma : Deep Prolonged Unconsciousnescaused ByDisease, Poison, Or A Severe Blow836

Coma : Deep Prolonged Unconsciousnescaused ByDisease, Poison, Or A Severe Blow837

Comatose : In A Coma; Extremely Sleepy838

Combustible : Easily Burned839

Comeback : Retort; Quick Clever Reply; Return To FormerStatus840

Comely : Attractive; Agreeable841

Comestible : Something Fit To Be Eaten842

Comeuppance : Rebuke; Deserts843

Commandeer : To Draft Form Military Purposes; To TakeFor A Public Use844

Commemorate : Honor The Memory Of; Serve AaMemorial To; Ex. Commemorate The 100thAnniversary/those Who Died In The War

845

Commemorative : Remembering; Honoring846

Commiserate : To Feel Or Express Pity Or Symphony For847

Commodious : Spacious And Comfortable848

Commonplace : Ordinary; N: Something Ordinary OrCommon; Trite Remark849

Commonwealth : Nation Governed By The People;Republic; People Of A Nation850



Communal : Held In Common; Of A Group Of People853

Commune : Small (often Rural) Community WhoseMembershare Work And Income; V: Exchange ThoughtorFeelings; Ex. Commune With Nature

854

Compact : Tightly Packed; Firm, Brief855

Compartment : One Of The Partinto Which An EnclosedSpace Idivided856

Compassion : Sympathy For The Suffering Of Others; Adj.Compassionate857

Compassion : Sympathy For The Suffering Of Others; Adj.Compassionate858

Compatible : Harmonious; In Harmony With859

Compelling : Overpowering, Irresistible In Effect860

Compensatory : Making Up For; Repaying861

Compilation : Listing Of Statistical Information In TabularOr Book Form862

Compile : Assemble; Gather; Accumulate; Make (aReport Or A Book) From Facts And Information Found InVarious Places; Ex. Compile A Dictionary

863

Complacency : Self-Satisfaction; Smugness; Adj.Complacent864

Complacent : Self-Satisfied865

Complement : That Which Completes866

Complementary : Serving To Complete Something867

Compliant : Yielding868

Complicity : Participation; Involvement869

Component : Element; Ingredient870

Comport : Bear One's Self; Behave871

Compost : Mixture Of Decaying Organic Matter UsedAfertilizer; V: Put Or Make Compost872

Composure : Mental Calmness873

Compound : Combine; Produce By Combining; Increase;Make Worse By Adding To Or Increasing; Exacerbate;Ex. Compound An Error; Adj: Consisting Of Two Or More

874

Comprehend : Include; Understand875

Comprehend : Include; Understand876

Comprehensive : Thorough; Inclusive877

Compress : Close; Squeeze; Contract878

Comprise : Include; Consist Of879

Compromise : Adjust; Endanger The Interests OrReputation Of880

Compulsion : Compelling; Strong Desire That Idifficult ToControl; Irresistible Impulse881

Compulsive : Resulting From Compulsion882

Compulsory : Obligatory; That Must Be Done883

Compunction : Remorse884

Compute : Reckon; Calculate885

Concatenate : Link As In A Chain886

Concave : Hollow887

Concede : Admit; Yield888

Conceit : Whimsical Idea; Extravagant Metaphor889

Concentric : Having A Common Center890

Conception : Beginning; Forming Of An Idea891

Concession : Act Of Yielding892

Conciliatory : Reconciling; Soothing893

Concise : Brief And Compact894

Conclave : Private Secret Meeting895

Conclusive : Decisive; Ending All Debate896

Conclusive : Decisive; Ending All Debate897

Concoct : Prepare By Combining; Make Up In Concert898

Concomitant : That Which Accompanies899

Concord : Harmony; Agreement` Between People OrThings900

Concordat : Formal Agreement901

Concur : Agree902

Concurrent : Happening At The Same Time903

Concurrent : Happening At The Same Time904

Condign : Adequate; (of Punishment) Severe And WellDeserved905

Condiments : Seasonings; Spices906

Condole : Express Sympathetic Sorrow907

Condone : Overlook; Forgive908

Conductive : Contributive; Tending To909

Conduit : Aqueduct; Passageway For Fluids910

Confidant : Trusted Friend911

Confide : Tell In Confidence (to A Person One Trusts); BeConfident About912

Confidential : Spoken Or Written In Secret; Trusted WithPrivate Matters; Ex. Confidential Secretary913

Confirm : Corroborate; Verify; Support914

Confiscate : Seize; Commandeer915

Conflagration : Great Fire916

Confluence : Flowing Together; Crowd917

Confluence : Flowing Together; Crowd918

Conformist : Person Who Uncritically Conformto TheCustomof A Group; Op. Nonconformist: One Who DoenotConform To Accepted Beliefof Norms

919

Conformity : Harmony; Agreement920

Confound : Confuse; Puzzle921

Confound : Confuse; Puzzle922

Confusion : Bruise923

Congeal : Freeze; Coagulate924

Congenial : Pleasant; Friendly925

Congenial : Pleasant; Friendly926

Congenital : Existing At Birth927

Conglomeration : Mass Of Material Sticking Together928

Congruence : Correspondence Of Parts; HarmoniousRelationship929

Congruent : In Agreement; Harmonious; Corresponding;Coinciding Exactly; Cf. Congruous930

Conifer : Pine Tree; Cone-Bearing Tree931

Conjecture : Surmise; Guess932

Conjugal : Pertaining To Marriage933

Conjure : Summon A Devil; Practice Magic; Imagine;Invent934

Connivance : Pretense Of Ignorance Of Something Wrong;Assistance; Permission To Offend935

Connoisseur : Person Competent To Act As A Judge OfArt, Etc.; A Lover Of An Art936

Connotation : Suggested Or Implied Meaning Of AnExpression937

Connubial : Pertaining To Marriage Or The MatrimonialState938

Consanguineous : Having A Common Ancestor;A:(consanguine);939

Consanguinity : Kinship940

Conscript : Draftee; Person Forced Into Military Service;V:941

Consecrate : Dedicate; Sanctify942

Consensus : General Agreement; Opinion Reached By AGroup943

Consequential : Pompous; Important; Self-Important944

Conservatory : School Of The Fine Arts (especially MusicOr Drama); Glass-Enclosed Area; A:(conservatoire); Cf.Conservancy

945

Consign : Deliver Officially; Entrust; Set Apart946

Consistency : Absence Of Contradictions; Dependability;Uniformity947

Console : Lessen Sadness Or Disappointment; GiveComfort948

Consolidation : Unification; Process Of Becoming FirmerOr Stronger; V: Consolidate: Merge; Strengthen949

Consonance : Harmony; Agreement950

Consonant : Harmonious; In Agreement; N:951

Consonant : Harmonious; In Agreement; N:952

Consort : Associate With953

Conspicuous : Easily Seen; Noticeable; Striking954

Conspiracy : Treacherous Plot955

Conspire : Take Part In A Conspiracy; (of Events) WorkTogether; Combine; Ex. Eventconspired To Produce GreatDifficulties.

956

Consternation : Great Shock; Dismay957

Constituency : Voterrepresented By An Elected Official;District So Represented; Group Of Supporter(orConstituents)

958

Constitution : Constituting; System Of Laws; CompositionOf Something; Physical Makeup Or Structure Of APerson; Ex. Men With Strong Constitutions

959

Constraint : Compulsion; Repression Of Feelings960

Construe : Explain; Interpret961

Contagion : Infection962

Contaminate : Pollute963

Contemporary : Person Belonging To The Same Period964

Contempt : Scorn; Disdain965

Contend : Struggle; Compete; Assert Earnestly966

Contention : Assertion; Claim; Thesis; Struggling;Competition967

Contentious : Quarrelsome968

Contest : Dispute969

Context : Writings Preceding And Following The PassageQuoted970

Contiguous : Adjacent To; Touching Upon971

Continence : Self-Restraint; Sexual Chastity972

Contingent : Conditional973

Contortions : Twistings ; Distortions974

Contraband : Illegal Trade; Smuggling975

Contravene : Contradict; Infringe On976

Contrite : Penitent977

Contrivance : Something Contrived; Machine OrApparatus; Clever Deceitful Plan; Scheme978

Contrive : Invent Or Fabricate In A Clever Way (byImprovisation); Manage; Ex. Contrive To AttractHiattention

979

Contrived : Forced; Artificial; Not Spontaneous980

Contumacious : Stubborn And Disobedient; ResistingAuthority (esp. Disobedient To An Order Made By ACourt)

981

Contusion : Bruise982

Conundrum : Riddle983

Convenant : Agreement984

Convention : Social Or Moral Custom; EstablishedPractice; Formal Meeting; International Agreement985

Convention : Social Or Moral Custom; EstablishedPractice; Formal Meeting; International Agreement986

Conventional : Ordinary; Typical; Not Nuclear; Ex.Conventional Weapons987

Converge : Come Together988

Conversant : Familiar With989

Converse : Opposite990

Converse : Opposite991

Convert : One Who Has Adopted A Different Religion OrOpinion; V: Change Into Another Form; (persuade To)Adopt A Particular Religion Or Belief

992

Convex : Curving Outward993

Conveyance : Vehicle; Transfer994

Conviction : Strongly Held Belief995

Conviction : Strongly Held Belief996

Convivial : Festive; Gay; Characterized By Joviality997

Convoke : Call Together998

Convoluted : Coiled Around999

Copious : Plentiful1000

Coquette : Flirt1001

Cordial : Gracious; Heartfelt1002

Cordial : Gracious; Heartfelt1003

Cordon : Extended Line Of Men Or Fortifications ToPrevent Access Or Egress1004

Cornice : Protecting Molding On Building (usually AboveColumns)1005

Cornucopia : Hor(or Horn-Shaped Container) OverflowingWith Fruit And Grain; Symbol Of Abundance; Horof Plenty1006

Corollary : Consequence; Accompaniment1007

Corporeal : Bodily; Material1008

Corpulent : Very Fat1009

Corpus : Collection (of Writingor Information); Ex. TheCorpuof Shakespeare'works; Cf. Corpse1010

Corpuscle : Red Or White Cell In The Blood1011

Correlation : Mutual Relationship1012

Corroborate : Confirm1013

Corroborate : Confirm1014

Corrosive : Eating Away By Chemicals Or Disease1015

Corrugated : Wrinkled, Ridged1016

Cosmic : Pertaining To Outer Space1017

Cosmic : Pertaining To Outer Space1018

Counterpart : A Thing That Completes Another; ThingsVery Much Alike1019

Coup : Highly Successful Action Or Sudden Attack1020

Couple : Join; Unite1021

Courier : Messenger1022

Covenant : Binding Agreement Betweetwo Groups OrPeople; Compact; V: Enter Into A Covenant; Promise1023

Covert : Secret; Hidden; Implied1024

Covetous : Avaricious; Eagerly Desirous Of1025

Cow : Terrorize; Intimidate1026

Cower : Shrink Quivering, As From Fear1027

Coy : Shy; Modest; Coquettish1028

Cozen : Cheat; Hoodwink; Swindle1029

Crabbed : Sour; Peevish1030

Craft : Skill (esp. With One'hands); Skill In DeceivingPeople; Guile; Adj. Crafty: Cleverly Deceitful; Cunning1031

Crass : Very Unrefined; Grossly Insensible; Crude AndUndiscriminating; Ex. Crass Behavior1032

Crass : Very Unrefined; Grossly Insensible1033

Crave : Desire; Want Intensely1034

Craven : Cowardly1035

Credence : Belief1036

Credential : Evidence Concerning One'authority; WrittenProof Of A Person'position; Ex. The New AmbassadorPresented Hicredentialto The Court.

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1039

Credo : Creed1040

Credulity : Belief On Slight Evidence1041

Creed : System Of Religious Or Ethical Belief1042

Crescendo : Increase In The Volume Or Intensity As In AMusical Passage; Climax1043

Crest : Top (aof A Hill Or Wave); Showy Featheron TheHead Of A Bird1044

Crestfallen : Dejected; Dispirited1045

Crevice : Crack; Fissure1046

Cringe : Shrink Back, As If In Fear1047

Crinkle : Wrinkle1048

Criteria : Standards Used In Judging; Cf. Criterion1049

Criterion : Standard Used In Judging1050

Crochet : Make (a Piece Of Needlework) By LoopingThread With A Hooked Needle; N: Cf. Crotchet1051

Crone : Hag; Ugly Old Woman1052

Cross : Bad-Tempered; Showing Ill-Humor; Angry1053

Crossbreed : Hybridize; N: Hybrid; Cf. Interbreed; Cf.Inbreed1054

Crotchety : Eccentric; Whimsical1055

Crust : Hard Outer Covering (aof Earth Or Snow)1056

Crux : Critical Point1057

Crypt : Secret Recess Or Vault, Usually Used For Burial1058

Cryptic : Mysterious; Puzzling; Secret1059

Cubicle : Small Chamber Used For Sleeping1060

Cue : Word Or Signal (ain A Play To Prompt AnotherActor'speech Or Entrance); Reminder Or Hint; V: Give ACue To

1061

Culinary : Pertaining To Cooking1062

Cull : Pick Out; Reject1063

Culmination : Attainment Of Highest Point1064

Culmination : Attainment Of Highest Point1065

Culpable : Deserving Blame1066

Culprit : One Guilty Of A Crime1067

Culvert : Artificial Channel For Water1068

Cumulative : Growing By Addition; Accumulative1069

Cunning : Clever In Deceiving; Sly; N: ClevernesinDeceiving; Deceit1070

Cupidity : Greed1071

Curmudgeon : Churlish, Miserly Individual1072

Cursive : Flowing, Running1073

Cursory : Casual; Hastily Done1074

Curtail : Shorten; Reduce1075

Cynical : Skeptical Or Distrustful Of Human Motives1076

Cynosure : Object Of General Attention1077

Dabble : Work At Ia Nonserious Fashion; Splash Around;Move Noisily Ia Liquid1078

Dainty : Delicate; Delicately Beautiful; Fastidious; NotEasy To Please; Ex. Dainty Movement/dress1079

Dais : Raised Platform For Guests Of Honor1080

Dais : Raised Platform For Guests Of Honor1081

Dally : Trifle With; Procrastinate1082

Damn : Condemn; Criticize Severely; Condemn ToEverlasting Punishment; Doom; Bring To Ruin; N:Damnation

1083

Dank : Damp1084

Dapper : Neat And Trim (iappearance); (of Small Men)Neat Iappearance And Quick Imovements; Neat; Spry1085

Dappled : Spotted1086

Dappled : Spotted1087

Dart : Move Or Throw Suddenly And Quickly1088

Dart : Move Or Throw Suddenly And Quickly1089

Dastard : Coward1090

Dastard : Coward1091

Daunt : Intimidate1092

Dauntless : Bold1093

Dawdle : Loiter; Waste Time1094

Daze : Stun Awith A Blow Or Shock; Bemuse; Benumb;N:1095

Dazzle : Make Blind With A Sudden Intense Light;Amaze; Fill With Wonder1096

Deadlock : Standstill; Stalemate1097

Deadpan : Wooden; Impersonal1098

Dearth : Scarcity1099

Debacle : Breaking Up; Downfall1100

Debar : Bar; Forbid; Exclude; Ex. Debarred From JuryServices1101

Debase : Reduce To Lower State1102

Debauch : Corrupt; Make Intemperate1103

Debilitate : Weaken; Enfeeble1104

Debonair : Friendly; Aiming To Please1105

Debunk : Expose As False, Exaggerated, Worthless, Etc.; Ridicule1106

Debut : D\'ebut; First Public Appearance; FormalPresentation Of A Young Woman To Society1107

Debutante : Young Woman Making Formal Entrance InSociety1108

Decadence : Decay1109

Decant : Pour Off Gently1110

Decapitate : Behead1111

Decelerate : Slow Down1112

Decimate : Kill, Usually One Out Of Ten1113

Decipher : Interpret Secret Code1114

Declivity : Downward Slope1115

Decollete : (of A Dress) Having A Low-Cut Neckline; Cf.D\'ecolletage: Low Neckline (oa Dress)1116

Decomposition : Decay1117

Decorous : Proper1118

Decorous : Proper1119

Decorum : Propriety; Orderliness And Good Taste InManners; Appropriateness Of Behavior Or Conduct1120

Decrepit : Worn Out Of Age1121

Deducible : Derived By Reasoning1122

Deducible : Derived By Reasoning1123

Deface : Mar; Disfigure1124

Defalcate : Embezzle1125

Defame : Harm Someone's Reputation; Malign1126

Default : Failure To Do1127

Defeatist : Attitude Of One Who Is Ready To AcceptDefeat As A Natural Outcome1128

Defect : Shortcoming; V: Desert (in Order To Join TheOpposite One)1129

Defection : Desertion1130

Defer : Give In Respectfully; Submit; Delay Till Later;Exempt Temporarily; N: Deferment; Cf. Show Respect,Comply With, Courteous

1131

Deference : Courteous Regard For Another's Wish1132

Defiance : Refusal To Yield; Resistance; V: Defy; Adj.Defiant1133

Defile : Pollute; Profane1134

Definitive : Final; Compete1135

Deflect : Turn Aside1136

Defoliate : Destroy Leaves1137

Defray : Pay Costs For1138

Defrock : Strip A Priest Or Minister Of Church Authority;Unfrock1139

Deft : Neat; Skillful1140

Defunct : Dead; No Longer In Use Or Existence1141

Degenerate : Become Worse; Deteriorate1142

Degenerate : Become Worse; Deteriorate1143

Degradation : Humiliation; Debasement; Degeneration; V:Degrade: Debase; Disgrace; Degenerate; Reduce(something) In Worth; Demote (someone); Reduce In

1144

Degraded : Lowered In Rank; Debased1145

Deify : Turn Into God; Idolize1146

Deign : Condescend1147

Delectable : Delightful; Delicious1148

Delete : Erase; Strike Out1149

Deleterious : Harmful1150

Deliberate : Consider; Ponder1151

Delineate : Portray1152

Delirium : Mental Disorder Marked By Confusion1153

Delta : Flat Plain Of Mud Or Sand Between Branches OfA River1154

Delude : Deceive1155

Delusion : False Belief; Hallucination1156

Delusive : Deceptive; Raising Vain Hopes1157

Demagogue : Person Who Appeals To People's Prejudice1158

Demean : Degrade; Humiliate1159

Demeanor : Behavior; Bearing1160

Demerit : Fault; Bad Quality1161

Demise : Death1162

Demographic : Related To Populatiobalance; N:Demography: Statistical Study Of Humapopulation1163

Demolition : Destruction1164

Demoniac : Fiendish1165

Demotic : Pertaining To The People1166

Demur : Delay; Object1167

Denigrate : Blacken1168

Denizen : Inhabitant Of1169

Denomination : Religiougroup; Unit In A System; Name OrDesignation; Cf. Denominator: Common Trait OrCharacteristic

1170

Denotation : Meaning; Distinguishing By Name1171

Denouement : Outcome; Final Development Of The PlotOf A Play1172

Denounce : Condemn; Criticize1173

Denounce : Condemn; Criticize1174

Depict : Portray1175

Deplete : Reduce; Exhaust1176

Deplore : Regret; Disapprove Of1177

Deploy : Move Troops So That The Battle Line IsExtended At The Expense Of Depth1178

Deposition : Testimony Under Oath1179

Depravity : Corruption; Wickedness1180

Depravity : Corruption; Wickedness1181

Depreciate : Lessen In Value1182

Depreciate : Express Disapproval Of; Protest Against;Belittle1183

Depreciate : Lessen In Value1184

Depredation : Plundering1185

Depredation : Plundering1186

Deputize : Work Or Appoint Aa Deputy; N: Deputy:Person Who Hathe Power To Take Charge When TheLeading Person Iaway

1187

Deranged : Insane1188

Derelict : Abandoned;1189

Dereliction : Neglect Of Duty; Abandonment1190

Deride : Scoff At1191

Derision : Ridicule1192

Derivative : Unoriginal; Derived From Another Source1193

Dermatologist : One Who Studies The Skin And ItsDiseases1194

Derogatory : Expressing A Low Opinion1195

Descant : Discuss Fully1196

Descant : Discuss Fully1197

Descry : Catch Sight Of1198

Desecrate : Profane; Violate The Sanctity Of1199

Desecrate : Profane; Violate The Sanctity Of1200

Desiccate : Dry Up1201

Desolate : Rob Of Joy; Lay Waste To; Forsake1202

Desolate : Rob Of Joy; Lay Waste To; Forsake1203

Desperate : Having Lost All Hope; Despairing; RecklesandViolent Because Of Losof Hope Or Despair; UndertakenAa Last Resort

1204

Despicable : Contemptible1205

Despise : Scorn1206

Despoil : Plunder1207

Despondent : Depressed; Gloomy1208

Despot : Tyrant; Harsh, Authoritarian Ruler1209

Despot : Tyrant; Harsh, Authoritarian Ruler1210

Destitute : Extremely Poor1211

Desultory : Aimless; Jumping Around1212

Detached : Emotionally Removed; Calm And Objective;Indifferent1213

Detain : Keep Waiting; Prevent From Leaving Or Going; N:Detention1214

Detergent : Cleansing Agent1215

Determination : Resolve; Firmness Of Purpose;Measurement Or Calculation; Decision1216

Deterrent : Something That Discourages; Hindrance1217

Detonation : Explosion1218

Detraction : Slandering; Aspersion1219

Deviate : Turn Away From1220



Devious : Going Astray; Erratic; Cunning1223



Devise : Think Up; Invent; Plan; Bequeath; N: Bequest1226

Devoid : Lacking1227

Devoid : Lacking1228

Devolve : Deputize; Pass To Others1229

Devout : Pious1230

Dexterous : Skillful1231

Diabolical : Devilish1232

Diadem : Crown1233

Dialectic : Art Of Debate1234

Dialectical : Relating To The Art Of Debate; Mutual OrReciprocal; Ex. Dialectical Situation; N: Dialectic: Art OfArriving At The Truth By The Exchange Of Logical

1235

Diaphanous : Sneer; Transparent1236

Diatribe : Bitter Scolding; Invective1237

Dichotomy : Branching Into Two Parts1238

Dictum : Authoritative And Weighty Statement1239



Didactic : Teaching; Instructional1242

Die : Metal Block Used For Shaping Metal Or Plastic;Device For Stamping Or Impressing; Mold; Cf. Dice1243

Diffidence : Shyness1244

Diffuse : Wordy; Verbose; Rambling; Spread Out (like AGas); V: Spread Out Iall Directions; Disperse; N:Diffusion; Cf. Suffuse

1245

Diffusion : Wordiness; Spreading In All Directions Like AGas1246

Dignitary : Person Of High Rank Or Position1247

Digression : Wandering Away From The Subject1248

Dilapidated : Ruined Because Of Neglect1249

Dilate : Expand1250

Dilatory : Delaying1251

Dilemma : Problem; Choice Of Two UnsatisfactoryAlternatives1252

Diligence : Steadiness Of Effort; Persistent Hard Work1253

Diminution : Lessening; Reduction In Size1254

Dingy : (of Things And Place) Dirty And Dull; Ex. DingyStreet/curtain1255

Dint : Means; Effort1256

Diorama : Life-Size, Three-Dimensional Scene FromNature Or History; Three-Dimensional Scene WithModeled Figures Against A Painted Background

1257

Dire : Disastrous1258

Dirge : Lament With Music1259

Disabuse : Correct A False Impression; Undeceive1260

Disabuse : Correct A False Impression; Undeceive1261

Disaffected : Disloyal; Lacking Loyalty; V: Disaffect:Cause To Lose Affectioor Loyalty1262

Disapprobation : Disapproval; Condemnation1263

Disarray : Disorderly Or Untidy State1264

Disavowal : Denial; Disclaiming1265

Disband : Dissolve; Disperse1266

Disband : Dissolve; Disperse1267

Disbar : Make (a Lawyer) Leave The Bar Or The LegalProfession1268

Disburse : Pay Out1269

Disburse : Pay Out1270

Discernible : Distinguishable; Perceivable1271

Discerning : Mentally Quick And Observant; HavingInsight1272

Disclaim : Disown; Renounce Claim To1273

Disclose : Reveal1274

Discombobulated : Discomposed; Confused1275

Discomfit : Put To Rout; Defeat; Disconcert1276

Discompose : Disturb The Composure Of; Confuse1277

Disconcert : Confuse; Upset; Embarrass1278

Disconsolate : Sad1279

Discord : Conflict; Lack Of Harmony; Dissonance (whenMusical Notes Are Played)1280

Discordant : Inharmonious; Conflicting1281

Discordant : Inharmonious; Conflicting1282

Discourse : Formal Discussion; Conversation1283

Discredit : Defame; Destroy Confidence In; Disbelieve1284

Discrepancy : Lack Of Consistency; Difference1285

Discrete : Separate; Unconnected1286

Discretion : Prudence; Ability To Adjust Actions ToCircumstances1287

Discriminate : Distinguish; Make Distinctionon The BasiofPreference1288

Discriminating : Able To See Differences; Prejudiced1289

Discursive : Digressing; Rambling1290

Disdain : Treat With Scorn Or Contempt1291

Disembark : Debark; Go Ashore (from A Ship); UnloadCargo From A Ship; Cf. Embark1292

Disembark : Debark; Go Ashore (from A Ship); UnloadCargo From A Ship; Cf. Embark1293

Disenfranchise : Disfranchise; Deprive Of A Civil Right;Op. Enfranchise1294

Disengage : Uncouple; Separate; Disconnect; StopFighting; Op. Engage1295

Disfigure : Mar In Beauty; Spoil1296

Disgorge : Surrender Something (stolen); Eject; Vomit;Op. Gorge1297

Disgruntle : Make Discontented1298

Dishearten : Discourage1299

Disheveled : Untidy1300

Disheveled : Untidy1301

Dishonor : Disgrace; N: Adj. Dishonorable1302

Disinclination : Unwillingness1303

Disingenuous : Not Native; Sophisticated1304

Disinterested : Unprejudiced1305

Disjointed : Disconnected1306

Disjunction : Act Or State Of Separation; Disunity; Cf.Disjunctive: Expressing A Choice Between Two Ideas; Cf.Conjunction; Cf. Conjunctive

1307

Dislodge : Remove (forcibly); Force Out Of A Position; Ex.Dislodge The Food Caught Ihis Throat; Cf. Lodge1308

Dismantle : Take Apart1309

Dismember : Cut Into Small Parts1310

Dismember : Cut Into Small Parts1311

Dismiss : Put Away From Consideration; Reject1312

Disparage : Belittle1313

Disparate : Basically Different; Unrelated1314

Disparity : Difference; Condition Of Inequality1315

Dispassionate : Calm; Impartial1316

Dispassionate : Calm; Impartial1317

Dispatch : Speediness; Prompt Execution; Message SentWith All Due Speed1318

Dispel : Scatter; Drive Away; Cause To Vanish1319

Disperse : Scatter1320

Dispirited : Lacking In Spirit1321

Disport : Amuse; Ex. Disport Oneself; Cf. Divert1322

Disputatious : Argumentative; Fond Of Argument1323



Disquietude : Uneasiness; Anxiety; V: Disquiet: MakeAnxious1326

Disquietude : Uneasiness; Anxiety; V: Disquiet: MakeAnxious1327

Disquisition : Formal Systematic Inquiry; An ExplanationOf The Results Of A Formal Inquiry1328

Dissection : Analysis; Cutting Apart In Order To Examine1329

Dissemble : Disguise; Pretend1330

Disseminate : Scatter (like Seeds)1331

Disseminate : Scatter (like Seeds)1332

Dissension : Disagreement Of Opinioncausing StrifeWithin A Group1333

Dissent : Disagree1334

Dissertation : Formal Essay1335

Dissimulate : Pretend; Conceal By Feigning1336

Dissipate : Squander1337

Dissolute : Loose In Morals1338

Dissonance : Discord1339

Dissuade : Advise Against1340

Distant : Reserved Or Aloof; Cold In Manner1341

Distend : Expand; Swell Out1342

Distill : Extract The Essence; Purify; Refine1343

Distinct : Clearly Different; Clearly Noticed1344

Distinction : Honor; Excellence; Difference; Contrast;Discrimination; Ex. Graduated With Distinction; Ex. AWriter Of Real Distinction

1345

Distinctive : Clearly Different From Otherof The Same Kind1346

Distort : Twist Out Of Shape; Give A False Account Of;Misrepresent; N: Distortion1347

Distortion : Twisting Out Of Shape1348

Distract : Take (one'attention) Off Something; UpsetEmotionally; Make Anxious; Adj. Distracted1349

Distrait : Absentminded1350

Distraught : Upset; Distracted By Anxiety1351



Diurnal : Daily1354

Diva : Operatic Singer; Prima Donna1355

Diverge : Vary; Go In Different Directions From The SamePoint1356

Divergent : Differing; Deviating1357

Divers : Several; Differing1358

Diverse : Differing In Some Characteristics; Various1359

Diversion : Act Of Turning Aside; Pastime1360

Diversity : Variety; Dissimilitude1361

Divest : Strip; Deprive1362

Divine : Perceive Intuitively (by Or As If By Magic);Foresee The Future; Foretell; Dowse; Adj. N: Divination1363

Divulge : Reveal1364

Docile : Obedient; Easily Managed1365

Docket : Program As For Trial; Book Where Such EntriesAre Made1366

Doctrinaire : Unable To Compromise About Points OfDoctrine; Dogmatic; Unyielding1367

Doctrine : Teachings In General; Particular Principle(religious, Legal, Etc.) Taught; Dogma; Tenet; Adj.Doctrinal

1368

Document : Provide Written Evidence1369

Doddering : Shaky; Infirm From Old Age1370

Doff : Take Off1371

Dogged : Determined; Stubborn1372

Doggerel : Poor Verse1373

Doldrums : Blues; Listlessness; Slack Period1374

Dolorous : Sorrowful1375

Dolt : Stupid Person1376

Domicile : Home1377

Dominant : Exercising The Most Influence; High AndEasily Seen; Stronger Than The Other Part Of A System;Not Recessive

1378

Dominate : Control; Rule; Enjoy A Commanding PositionIn; Overlook From A Height;1379

Domineer : Rule Over Tyrannically1380

Don : Put On; Op. Doff1381

Doom : Condemnation To A Severe Penalty; Ruin; Fate(esp. A Tragic Or Ruinouone); V:1382

Dormant : Sleeping; Lethargic; Torpid1383

Dormer : Window Projecting Upright From Roof; Cf.Sleeping Room1384

Dorsal : Relating To The Back Of An Animal1385

Dossier : File Of Documents Oa Subject Or Person; File;Cf. Bundle Of Papers Labeled Othe Back1386

Dotage : Senility; Feeblemindedness Of Old Age; Ex.Ione's Dotage1387

Dotage : Senility; Feeblemindedness Of Old Age; Ex.Ione's Dotage1388

Dote : Be Excessively Fond Of; Show Signs Of MentalDecline1389

Dour : Sullen; Stubborn1390

Douse : Plunge Into Water; Drench; Extinguish1391

Dowdy : Slovenly; Untidy1392

Downcast : Disheartened; Dejected; Sad; DirectedDownward1393

Dowry : Money Or Property Brought By A Bride To HerHusband At Marriage1394

Dowse : Use A Divining Rod To Search For UndergroundWater Or Minerals1395

Doze : Sleep Lightly; Nap1396

Drab : Dull; Lacking Color; Cheerless ; Ex. Drab Coat/life1397

Draconian : Extremely Severe; Ex. Draconiapunishment;Cf. Draco: Atheniapolitician1398

Draft : First Rough Form; Conscription; Draught; V: MakeA Draft Of; Conscript1399

Drama : Prose Or Verse Composition To Be PerformedBy Actors; Play; Exciting And Unusual Situation1400

Drastic : Strong; Violent And Severe; Ex. DrasticChanges/measures1401

Draught : Current Of Air (through A Room Or To A Fire);Act Of Pulling Roads; Act Of Swallowing Liquid OrAmount Of Liquid Swallowed At A Time

1402

Draw : Choosing Of A Lot Or Card1403

Dregs : Sediment; Worthless Residue1404

Dribble : Flow Or Fall In Drops; Let Saliva Flow Out SlowlyFrom The Mouth; Move A Ball; N:1405

Drip : Fall Or Let Fall In Drops; Shed Drops; N: Action OrSound Of Falling In Drops; Liquid That Fallin Drops1406

Drivel : Nonsense; Foolishness; V: Talk Nonsense1407

Droll : Queer And Amusing1408

Drone : Idle Person; Male Bee1409

Drone : Idle Person; Male Bee1410

Drone : Idle Persowho Lives Oother People's Work; MaleBee1411

Droop : Bend Or Hang Downward; Become Weakened;Ex. Hishoulderdrooped With Tiredness; N:1412

Droop : Bend Or Hang Downward; Become Weakened;Ex. Hishoulderdrooped With Tiredness; N:1413

Dross : Waste Matter; Worthless Impurities1414

Drudge : Do Drudgery; N: Person Who Drudges1415

Drudgery : Menial Work1416

Dtcollett : Having A Low-Necked Dress1417

Dubious : Doubtful1418

Ductile : Malleable; Pliable; (of Metals) Easily Pulled IntoShape; Flexible; (of Someone) Easily Influenced OrControlled

1419

Ductile : Malleable; Pliable; (of Metals) Easily Pulled IntoShape; Flexible; (of Someone) Easily Influenced OrControlled

1420

Duenna : Attendant Or Young Female; Chaperone1421



Dulcet : Sweet Sounding; Pleasing To The Ear; Melodious1424

Dumbfound : Astonish (making Dumb); A: (dumfound);Adj. Dumbfounded, Dumfounded, Dumbstruck1425

Dummy : Imitation Of A Real Object Used Aa Substitute;Effigy1426

Dupe : Someone Easily Fooled Or Deceived; V: Deceive1427

Duplicity : Double Dealing; Hypocrisy1428

Duration : Length Of Time Something Lasts1429

Duress : Forcible Restraint1430

Dutiful : Respectful; Obedient1431

Dwindle : Shrink; Reduce1432

Dynamo : Generator For Producing Electricity; EnergeticPerson1433

Dys- : Abnormal; Impaired1434

Dysentery : Inflammatory Disorder Of The Lower IntestinalTract1435

Dyslexia : Word Blindness; Learning Disorder Marked ByImpairment Of The Ability To Read1436

Dyspeptic : Suffering From Indigestion1437

Earmark : Set Aside (money Or Time) For A ParticularPurpose1438

Earn : Gain For The Performance Of Service Or Labor;Gain (something That One Deserves); Deserve1439

Earthy : Unrefined; Coarse1440

Ebb : (of The Tide) Recede; Lessen; Diminish; N: Op.Flow: Rise Of Tide1441

Ebb : Recede; Lessen1442

Ebullient : Showing Excitement; Overflowing WithEnthusiasm1443

Eccentric : Odd; Whimsical; Irregular1444

Eccentric : Odd; Whimsical; Irregular1445

Eccentricity : Oddity; Idiosyncrasy1446

Ecclesiastic : Pertaining To The Church1447

Eclectic : Selective In Choosing From A Variety OfSources1448

Eclipse : Darken; Extinguish; Surpass1449

Ecliptic : Path Of The Sun And The Planets1450

Ecologist : A Person Concerned With TheInterrelationship Between Living Organisms And TheirEnvironment

1451

Economy : Efficiency Or Conciseness In UsingSomething; Thrifty Management Of Resources1452

Ecosystem : Ecological Community Together WithItenvironment1453

Ecstasy : Rapture; Joy; Any Overflowing Emotion1454

Eddy : Swirling Current Of Water, Air, Etc.1455



Edict : Decree (especially One Issued By A Sovereign);Official Command1458

Edifice : Building (of Imposing Size)1459

Edify : Instruct; Correct Morally1460

Eerie : Weird1461

Efface : Rub Out1462

Effective : Effectual; Producing A Strong Response;Striking; In Operation; In Effect; Ex. EffectiveSpeech/photograph

1463

Effectual : Efficient1464

Effectuate : Effect; Produce; Achieve; Ex. Effectuate AReconciliation1465

Effeminate : Having Womanly Traits1466

Effervescence : Inner Excitement Or Exuberance;Showing High Spirits; Emitting Bubbles Forming Inside;Bubbling From Fermentatioor Carbonation; Adj.

1467

Effervescent : Exuberant; Bubbly And Excited1468

Effete : Worn Out; Exhausted; Barren1469

Efficacy : Power To Produce Desired Effect1470

Effigy : Dummy1471

Efflorescent : Flowering1472

Effluvium : Noxious Smell1473

Effrontery : Shameless Boldness1474

Effulgent : Shining Brightly; Brilliant1475

Effusion : Pouring Forth; Unrestrained Outpouring OfFeeling; V: Effuse: Pour Out; Adj. Effusive: Pouring Forth;Gushing

1476

Ego : One'opinion Of Oneself; Self-Esteem1477

Egoism : Excessive Interest In One's Self; Belief That OneShould Be Interested In One's Self Rather Than In Others1478

Egotistical : Egotistic; Excessively Self-Centered(egocentric); Self-Important; Conceited1479

Egregious : Gross; Shocking1480

Egress : Exit1481

Ejaculation : Exclamation1482

Elaborate : Work Out Carefully; Add More Detail OrInformation; Adj.1483

Elaboration : Addition Of Details; Intricacy1484

Elated : Overjoyed; In High Spirits1485

Elegiacal : Like In Elegy; Mournful1486

Elegy : Poem Or Song Expressing Lamentatio(for TheDead); Adj. Elegiacal, Elegiac1487

Elevation : Elevated Position; Altitude; Height; Flat UprightSide Of A Building; Angle Made By Pointing A Gun; Ex.The Elevation Of Her Style Imuch Admired; Ex. Front

1488

Elicit : Draw Out By Discussion1489

Elixir : Cure-All; Something Invigorating1490

Ellipsis : Omission Of Words From A Text1491

Elliptical : Oval; Ambiguous, Either Purposely Or BecauseKey Words Have Been Left Out1492

Elope : Run Away Secretly With The Intention Of GettingMarried1493

Eloquence : Expressiveness; Persuasive Speech1494

Elucidate : Explain; Enlighten1495

Elucidate : Explain; Enlighten1496

Elusive : Evasive; Baffling; Hard To Gasp1497

Elysian : Relating To Paradise; Blissful1498

Elysium : Place Or Condition Of Bliss1499

Emaciated : Thin And Wasted1500

Emanate : Issue Forth1501

Emancipate : Set Free1502

Emancipate : Set Free1503

Emasculate : Weaken; Castrate1504

Embargo : Ban On Commerce Or Other Activity1505

Embed : Enclose; Place In Something1506

Embellish : Adorn1507

Embezzlement : Stealing1508

Embezzlement : Stealing1509

Embitter : Make Bitter; Fill With Painful Or BitterFeelings; Make Sad And Angry; Ex. He Waembittered ByMany Disappointments.

1510

Emblazon : Ornament Richly (a Shield Or Flag); N:Emblazonment1511

Emblazon : Ornament Richly (a Shield Or Flag); N:Emblazonment1512

Embody : Give A Bodily Form To; Incorporate; Include1513

Emboss : Produce A Desigiraised Relief; Decorate With ARaised Design1514

Embrace : Hug; Clasp With The Arms; Adopt OrEspouse; Accept Readily; Encircle; Include; Ex. EmbraceThe Cause/socialism; Ex. All-Embracing; Cf. Brace; Cf.

1515

Embroider : Decorate With Needlework; Ornament (aStory) With Fancy Or Fictitious Details; Embellish1516

Embroil : Throw Into Confusion; Involve In Strife; Entangle1517

Embroil : Throw Into Confusion; Involve In Strife; Entangle1518

Embryonic : Undeveloped; Rudimentary1519

Emend : Correct; Correct By A Critic1520

Emendation : Correction Of Errors; Improvement1521

Emetic : Substance Causing Vomiting1522

Eminent : High; Lofty1523

Emissary : Agent; Messenger1524

Emollient : Soothing Or Softening Remedy1525

Emolument : Salary; Payment For An Office;Compensation1526

Empathy : Ability To Identify With Another's Feelings,Ideas, Etc.; Identificatiowith And Understanding OfAnother's Feelings; V: Empathize; Cf. Sympathy

1527

Emulate : Rival; Imitate1528

Enact : Make (a Bill) Into Law1529

Enamored : In Love1530

Encipher : Encode; Convert A Message Into Code; PutInto Cipher1531

Enclave : Territory Enclosed Within An Alien Land1532

Enclave : Territory Enclosed Within An Alien Land1533

Encomiastic : Praising; Eulogistic; N: Encomium: VeryHigh Praise; Eulogy1534

Encomium : High Praise; Eulogy1535

Encroachment : Gradual Intrusion1536

Encumber : Burden1537

Endear : Make Beloved; Ex. Endear Her To Everyone;Adj. Dear: Loved; Cherished; High-Priced1538

Endearment : Fond Statement1539

Endemic : Prevailing Among A Specific Group Of PeopleOr In A Specific Area Or Country1540

Endorse : Approve; Support1541

Endue : Provide With Some Quality; Endow1542

Enduring : Lasting; Surviving1543

Energize : Invigorate; Make Forceful And Active1544

Enervate : Weaken1545

Enervate : Weaken1546

Enfranchise : To Admit To The Rights Of Citizenship(especially The Right To Vote)1547

Engage : Attract; Employ; Hire; Pledge Oneself; Confront;Fight; Enter Into Confliction; Interlock; Lock Together;Participate; N: Engagement: Agreement To Marry;

1548

Engage : Attract; Employ; Hire; Pledge Oneself; Confront;Fight; Enter Into Confliction; Interlock; Lock Together;Participate; N: Engagement: Agreement To Marry;

1549

Engaging : Charming; Attractive1550

Engaging : Charming; Attractive1551

Engender : Cause; Produce1552

Engross : Occupy Fully1553

Engulf : Surround And Swallow Up1554

Enhance : Advance; Improve1555

Enigma : Puzzle1556

Enigmatic : Obscure; Puzzling1557

Enjoin : Command; Order; Forbid1558

Enlist : (cause To) Join The Armed Forces; Obtain (help,Sympathy, Or Support)1559

Enmity : Ill Will; Hatred1560

Ennui : Boredom1561

Enormity : Hugeness (in A Bad Sense)1562

Enrapture : Please Intensely1563

Ensconce : Settle Comfortably1564

Ensue : Follow1565

Entail : Make Necessary; Require; Necessitate; Involve;Limit The Inheritance Of (property) To A SpecifiedSuccession Of Heirs; Ex. Entail A On/upon B

1566

Entail : Make Necessary; Require; Necessitate; Involve;Limit The Inheritance Of (property) To A SpecifiedSuccession Of Heirs; Ex. Entail A On/upon B

1567

Enterprise : Willingnesto Take New Ventures; Initiative;Businesorganization; Plan (that Idifficult Or Daring); Ex.Their Latest Enterprise To Sail Round The World In A

1568

Enterprising : Full Of Initiative; Showing Enterprise1569

Enthrall : Capture; Enslave1570

Entice : Lure; Attract; Tempt1571

Entomology : Study Of Insects1572

Entourage : Group Of Attendants; Retinue; Cf. Surround1573

Entrance : Put Under A Spell; Carry Away With Emotion1574

Entreat : Plead; Ask Earnestly1575

Entree : Entrance; A Way In1576

Entrepreneur : Businessman; Contractor1577

Enumerate : List; Mention One By One1578

Enunciate : Speak Distinctly1579

Environ : Enclose; Surround1580

Eon : Long Period Of Time; An Age1581

Epaulet : Ornament Worothe Shoulder (of A Uniform, Etc.); A:(epaulette);1582

Ephemeral : Short-Lived; Fleeting1583

Epic : Long Heroic Poem Or Similar Work Of Art1584

Epic : Long Heroic Poem Or Similar Work Of Art1585

Epicure : Connoisseur Of Food And Drink1586

Epicurean : Believing That Pleasure Igood And SufferingIbad And Should Be Avoided; N:1587

Epigram : Witty Thought Or Saying, Usually Short1588

Epilogue : Short Speech At Conclusion Of Dramatic Work1589

Episodic : Loosely Connected1590

Epistemologist : Philosopher Who Studies The Nature OfKnowledge; N: Epistemology1591

Epitaph : Inscription In Memory Of A Dead Person1592

Epithet : A Word Or Phrase Characteristically Used ToDescribe A Person Or Thing1593

Epitome : Summary; Concise Abstract1594

Epoch : Period Of Time1595



Equanimity : Calmness Of Temperament1598





Equilibrium : Balance1603

Equilibrium : Balance1604

Equine : Resembling A Horse1605

Equinox : Period Of Equal Days And Nights1606

Equipoise : Balance; Balancing Force; Equilibrium1607

Equitable : Fair; Impartial1608

Equity : Fairness; Justice1609

Equivocal : Doubtful; Ambiguous1610

Equivocate : Lie; Mislead; Attempt To Conceal The Truth1611

Erode : Eat Away1612

Erotic : Pertaining To Passionate Love1613

Errant : Wandering1614

Erratic : Odd; Unpredictable1615



Erroneous : Mistaken; Wrong1618

Erudite : Learned; Scholarly1619

Escapade : Prank; Flighty Conduct1620

Esoteric : Known Only To A Chosen Few1621

Esoteric : Known Only To A Chosen Few1622

Espionage : Spying1623

Espouse : Adopt; Support1624

Esteem : Respect; Value; Judge1625

Estimable : (of A Person) Worthy Of Esteem; Admirable;Deserving Esteem; Possible To Estimate1626

Ethereal : Light; Heavenly; Fine1627

Ethnic : Relating To Races1628

Ethos : Underlying Character Of A Culture, Group, Etc.;Character Or Ideas Peculiar To A Specific Person, Group,Or Culture; Ex. The Company Ethos

1629

Etymology : Study Of Word Parts1630

Eugenic : Pertaining To The Improvement Of Race; N:Eugenics: Study Of Hereditary Improvement Of TheHuman Race

1631

Eulogistic : Praising; Full Of Eulogy1632

Eulogy : Praise1633

Eulogy : Expressioof Praise, Ofteothe OccasioofSomeone's Death; V: Eulogize1634

Euphemism : Mild Expression In Place Of An UnpleasantOne1635

Euphonious : Pleasing In Sound1636

Euphony : Sweet Sound; Adj. Euphonious1637

Euphoria : Feeling Of Great Happiness And Well-Being(sometimes Exaggerated)1638

Euthanasia : Mercy Killing1639

Evanescent : Fleeting; Vanishing1640



Evasive : Not Frank; Eluding1643

Evenhanded : Impartial; Fair1644

Eventual : Happening At Last Aa Result; Ex. EventualVictory1645

Evince : Show Clearly1646

Evocative : Tending To Call Up (emotions, Memories)1647

Evoke : Call Forth1648

Ewe : Female Sheep1649

Exacerbate : Worsen; Embitter1650

Exact : Demand And Obtain By Force; Ex. Exact APromise From Him; N: Exaction1651

Exacting : Extremely Demanding1652

Exalt : Raise In Rank Or Dignity; Praise1653

Exasperate : Vex1654

Except : Exclude; N: Exception: Objection; Exclusion;Adj. Exceptional: Unusual; Of Unusually High Quality1655

Except : Exclude; N: Exception: Objection; Exclusion;Adj. Exceptional: Unusual; Of Unusually High Quality1656

Excerpt : Selected Passage (writteor Musical) Takefrom ALonger Work; V:1657

Exchequer : Treasury1658

Excise : Cut Away; Cut Out1659

Exclaim : Cry Out Suddenly; N: Exclamation; Adj.Exclamatory1660

Excoriate : Scold With Biting Harshness; CensureStrongly; Strip The Skioff1661

Exculpate : Clear From Blame1662

Execrate : Curse; Express Abhorrence For1663

Executioner : Person Administering Capital Punishment1664

Executive : Person Having Administrative Authority; OneBranch Of Government Executing Laws; Adj: Relating ToExecuting

1665

Executor : Person Designated To Execute The Termof AWill;1666

Executor : Person Designated To Execute The Termof AWill;1667

Exegesis : Explanation, Especially Of Biblical Passages1668

Exemplary : Serving As A Model; Outstanding1669

Exemplify : Serve As An Example Of; Embody1670

Exempt : Not Subject To A Duty Or Obligation; Free FromA Duty; V:1671

Exertion : Effort; Expenditure Of Much Physical Work1672

Exhale : Breathe Out; Op. Inhale1673

Exhaustive : Thorough; Comprehensive1674

Exhilarating : Invigorating And Refreshing; Cheering; V:Exhilarate: Make Cheerful And Excited; Ex. ExhilaratedBy The Ride In The Sports Car

1675

Exhort : Urge1676

Exhume : Dig Out Of The Ground; Remove From A Grave1677

Exigency : Urgent Situation1678

Existential : Pertaining To Existence; Pertaining To ThePhilosophy Of Existentialism1679

Exodus : Departure1680

Exodus : Departure1681

Exonerate : Acquit; Exculpate1682

Exorbitant : Excessive1683

Exorcise : Drive Out Evil Spirits1684

Exotic : Not Native; Strange1685

Expansive : (of A Person) Outgoing And Sociable; BroadAnd Extensive; Able To Increase Isize1686

Expatiate : Talk At Length1687

Expatriate : Exile; Someone Who Has Withdrawn FromHis Native Land1688

Expatriate : Exile; Someone Who Has Withdrawn FromHis Native Land1689

Expedient : Suitable; Practical; Politic1690

Expedite : Hasten1691

Expeditious : Done With Speed; Quick; N: Expedition1692

Expeditious : Done With Speed; Quick; N: Expedition1693

Expeditiously : Rapidly And Efficiently1694

Expenditure : Payment Or Expense; Expending;Something Expended; Output; Ex. Receipt For TheExpenditure; Ex. Expenditure Of All The Energy

1695

Expertise : Specialized Knowledge; Expert Skill1696

Expiate : Make Amends For (a Sin)1697

Expletive : Interjection; Profane Oath1698

Explicate : Explain In Detail; Interpret; Clarify; Cf.Explicable1699

Explicit : Definite; Open1700

Exploit : Deed Or Action, Particularly A Brave Deed1701

Expose : Public Revelation Of Something Discreditable1702

Expository : Explanatory; Serving To Explain1703

Expostulation : Protest; Remonstrance; Reasoning WithSomeone To Correct Or Dissuade; V: Expostulate1704

Exposure : Risk, Particularly Of Being Exposed ToDisease Or To The Elements; Unmasking; Act Of LayingSomething Open; Ex. Exposure Of Governmental

1705

Expropriate : Take Possessioof (oftefor Public Use AndWithout Payment)1706

Expunge : Cancel; Remove1707

Expurgate : Clean; Remove Offensive Parts Of A Book1708

Exquisite : Delicate; Very Finely Made; ExtremelyBeautiful; Ex. Exquisite Piece Of Jewelry1709

Extant : Still In Existence1710

Extemporaneous : Not Planned; Impromptu1711

Extenuate : Weaken; Mitigate1712

Extirpate : Root Up; Uproot; Destroy Completely1713

Extol : Praise; Glorify1714

Extort : Wring From; Get Money By Threats, Etc.1715

Extradition : Surrender Of Prisoner By One State ToAnother1716

Extraneous : Not Essential; External1717

Extrapolation : Projection; Conjecture; V: Extrapolate:Infer (unknowinformation) From Knowinformation1718

Extricate : Free; Disentangle1719

Extrinsic : Not Inherent; Foreign1720

Extrovert : Person Interested Mostly In External ObjectsAnd Actions1721

Extrude : Force Or Push Out1722

Exuberance : Abundance; Effusiveness; Lavishness1723

Exude : Discharge; Give Forth1724

Exult : Rejoice1725

Fabricate : Build; Lie1726

Facade : Front Of The Building1727

Facet : Small Plane Surface (of A Gem); A Side1728

Facetious : Humorous; Jocular1729

Facetious : Humorous; Jocular1730

Facile : Easy; Expert1731

Facilitate : Make Less Difficult1732

Facsimile : Copy1733

Factitious : Artificial; Produced Artificially; Sham; False;Ex. Factitious Tears1734

Factotum : Handyman; Persowho Does All Kinds OfWork; Cf. Do Everything1735

Faculty : Mental Or Bodily Powers; Teaching Staff1736

Fake : Not Genuine; N: One That Inot Genuine; Impostor;Sham; V: Counterfeit; Ex. Fake The Resultof TheExperiment/the Signature

1737

Fallacious : Misleading1738

Fallible : Liable To Err1739

Fallow : Plowed But Not Sowed; Uncultivated1740

Falsify : Make (something Written) False By Changing1741

Falter : Hesitate1742

Fanaticism : Excessive Zeal1743

Fancied : Imagined; Unreal1744

Fancier : Breeder Or Dealer Of Animals; One Who Has ASpecial Interest, As For Raising A Specific Plant OrAnimal

1745

Fanciful : Whimsical; Visionary1746

Fancy : Imagination (of A Whimsical Or Fantastic Nature);Capriciouliking; V: Imagine; Be Fond Of; Adj. Decorative;Elaborate

1747

Fanfare : Call By Bugles Or Trumpets1748

Fantastic : Unreal; Grotesque; Whimsical1749

Far-Fetched : Too Improbable To Be Believed;Implausible; Ex. Far-Fetched Story1750

Fashion : Give Shape To; Make; Ex. Fashion The Pot OutOf Clay1751

Fastidious : Difficult To Please; Squeamish1752

Fatalism : Belief That Events Are Determined By ForcesBeyond One's Control1753

Fathom : Comprehend; Investigate1754

Fathomless : Too Deep To Be Measured Or Understood;Unfathomable1755

Fatuous : Foolish; Inane1756

Fauna : Animals Of Period Or Region1757

Fauna : Animals Of Period Or Region1758

Favoritism : Display Of Partiality Toward A FavoredPerson1759

Fawning : Courting Behavior By Cringing And Flattering1760

Faze : Disconcert; Dismay1761



Feasible : Practical1764

Feature : Distinctive Part Of The Face(athe Eyeor Mouth);Features: Overall Appearance Of The Face; Prominent OrDistinctive Quality; Prominent Article; Film; V: Make

1765

Febrile : Feverish1766

Fecundity : Fertility; Fruitfulness1767

Feebleminded : Deficient In Intelligence; Very Stupid1768

Feign : Pretend1769

Felicitous : Apt; Suitably Expressed; Well Chosen1770

Felicity : Happiness; Appropriateness (of A Remark,Choice, Etc.); Quality Of Being Felicitous1771

Feline : Of A Member Of The Cat Family; N:1772

Fell : Cruel; Deadly1773

Felon : Person Convicted Of Grave Crime1774

Fencier : Breeder Or Deal Of Animals1775

Feral : (of Aanimal) Not Domestic; Wild1776

Ferment : Agitation; Commotion1777

Fermentation : Chemical Reaction That SplitcomplexOrganic Compounds; Unrest; Agitation1778

Ferocious : Fierce; Violent; N: Ferocity1779

Ferret : Drive Or Hunt Out Of Hiding1780

Fervent : Ardent; Hot1781

Fervor : Glowing Ardor1782

Fester : Generate Pus1783

Festive : Joyous; Celebratory1784

Fete : Honor At A Festival1785

Fetid : Malodorous1786

Fetid : Malodorous1787

Fetish : Object Believed To Have Spiritual Powers; ObjectOf Excessive Attention Or Reverence; A:(fetich); Cf.Fetishism

1788

Fetter : Shackle1789

Feud : Bitter Prolonged Quarrel (usually Between TwoPeopleor Families); V: Cf. Romeo And Juliet; Cf. Feudal,Feudalism

1790

Fiasco : Total Failure1791

Fiat : Command1792

Fickle : Changeable; Faithless1793

Fidelity : Loyalty1794



Fiend : Evil Spirit; Devil1797

Figment : Invention; Imaginary Thing1798

Figurative : Not Literal But Metaphorical; Using A FigureOf Speech1799

Figurine : Small Ornamental Statuette1800

Figurine : Small Ornamental Statuette1801

Filch : Steal1802

Filial : Pertaining To A Son Or Daughter1803

Filibuster : Block Legislatioor Prevent Actioia LawmakingBody By Making Very Slow Long Speeches; N:Freebooter

1804

Filigree : Delicate Ornamental Lacelike Metalwork1805

Filing : Particle Removed By A File1806

Filth : Dirty Matter; Adj. Filthy1807

Finale : Conclusion1808

Finery : Beautiful Clothefor A Special Occasion1809

Finesse : Delicate Skill1810

Finish : Surface Texture; Completenesof Execution1811

Finite : Limited1812



Firebrand : Hothead; Troublemaker1815



Fissure : Crevice1818

Fit : Sudden Outburst Of An Illnesor Feeling; ConvulsionCaused By Epilepsy1819

Fitful : Spasmodic; Intermittent1820

Flaccid : Flabby1821

Flag : Droop; Grow Feeble; Decline Ivigor Or Strength;Adj. Flagging; Cf. Unflagging1822

Flagging : Weak; Drooping1823

Flagrant : Conspicuously Wicked1824

Flail : Thresh Grain By Hand; Strike Or Slap1825

Flair : Talent1826

Flamboyant : Ornate1827

Flashy : Showy; Gaudy; Giving A Momentary Brilliance1828

Flaunt : Display Ostentatiously1829

Flay : Strip Off Skin; Plunder1830

Fleck : Spot1831

Fledgling : Inexperienced1832

Fleece : Rob; Plunder1833

Fleece : Wool Coat Of A Sheep1834

Fleet : Fast; Rapid; N: Adj. Fleeting: Passing Quickly;Ephemeral1835

Flick : Light Stroke As With A Whip1836

Flicker : Burn Unsteadily Or Fitfully; Move Waveringly; N:Flickering Movement Or Light; Brief Sensation; Ex. FlickerOf Excitement

1837

Flighty : (esp. Of A Woman'behavior) Capricious; OftenChanging, Esp. From One Lover To Another; Impulsive1838

Flinch : Hesitate; Shrink1839

Flip : Send (something) Spinning, Often Into The Air, ByStriking With A Light Quick Blow; Turn Over; Ex. Flip Over1840

Flippancy : Trifling Gaiety1841

Flippant : Lacking Proper Seriousness; Ex. FlippantRemarks About Death; N: Flippancy1842

Flippant : Lacking Proper Seriousness; Ex. FlippantRemarks About Death; N: Flippancy1843

Flirt : Behave In A Way That Attract(sexual) Attention;Deal Triflingly With; N: One (or Woman) Given To Flirting;Adj. Flirtatious

1844

Flit : Fly; Dart Lightly; Pass Swiftly By1845

Floe : Mass Of Floating Ice1846

Flora : Plants Of A Region Or Era1847

Florescence : Condition Or Period Of Flowering1848

Flotsam : Drifting Wreckage1849

Flourish : Grow Well; Prosper; Decorate With Ornaments1850

Flout : Reject; Mock1851

Flout : Reject; Mock1852

Flowery : Full Of Flowers; Full Of Ornate Expressions1853

Fluctuate : Weaver1854

Fluency : Smoothness Of Speech1855

Fluke : Unlikely Occurrence; Stroke Of Fortune1856

Flush : Redden; Blush; Flow Suddenly And Abundantly;Wash Out By A Rapid Brief Flow Of Water; N: ReddishTinge; Blush; Brief Rush; Rush Of Strong Feeling; Ex.

1857

Fluster : Confuse1858

Fluted : Having Vertical Parallel Grooves (as In A Pillar)1859

Flux : Flowing; Series Of Changes1860

Flux : Flowing; Series Of Changes1861

Fodder : Coarse Food For Cattle, Horses, Etc.1862

Foible : Weakness; Slight Fault1863

Foil : Defeat; Frustrate1864

Foist : Insert Improperly; Palm Off1865

Foliage : Masses Of Leaves; Cf. Defoliate1866

Foment : Stir Up; Instigate1867

Foment : Stir Up; Instigate1868

Foppish : Vain About Dress And Appearance1869

Foray : Raid1870

Forbearance : Patience1871

Ford : Place Where A River Can Be Crossed On Foot1872

Foreboding : Premonition Of Evil1873

Forerunner : Predecessor; One That Comebefore AndIndicatethe Approach Of Another1874

Foreshadow : Give An Indication Beforehand; Be A SignOf (what Is Coming); Portend; Prefigure1875

Foresight : Ability To Foresee Future Happenings;Prudence1876

Forestall : Prevent By Taking Action In Advance1877

Forfeit : Something Surrendered Apunishment For ACrime Or Breach Of Contract; V: Lose Aa Forfeit; N:Forfeiture

1878

Forgo : Give Up; Do Without1879

Forlorn : Sad And Lonely; Wretched; Desolate1880

Formality : Adherence To Established Rules OrProcedures1881

Formidable : Menacing; Threatening1882

Forsake : Desert; Abandon; Renounce1883

Forswear : Renounce; Abandon1884

Forte : Strong Point Or Special Talent1885

Forthcoming : Happening In The Near Future; Ready;Willing To Help; Ex. No Answer Waforthcoming.1886

Forthright : Straightforward; Direct; Frank1887

Fortuitous : Accidental; By Chance1888

Forward : Presumptuouor Bold1889

Foster : Rear; Encourage1890

Foul : Very Bad Or Disagreeable; Very Dirty; Ex. FoulSmell/flavor/temper/language/air/deed/weather/means; N:Act Against The Rules; V: Make Or Become Foul;

1891

Founder : Fail Completely; Sink1892

Founder : Fail Completely; Sink1893

Founder : Person Who Establishes (an Organization,Business)1894

Fracas : Brawl; Melee1895

Fractious : Unruly1896

Frail : Weak; N: Frailty1897

Frailty : Weakness1898

Franchise : Right Granted By Authority1899

Frantic : Wild1900

Fraudulent : Cheating; Deceitful1901

Fray : Brawl1902

Freebooter : Pirate Or Plunderer Who Makewar In OrderTo Grow Rich1903

Frenetic : Frenzied; Frantic1904

Frenzied : Madly Excited1905

Fresco : Painting On Plaster (usually Fresh)1906

Fret : To Be Annoyed Or Vexed1907

Friction : Clash In Opinion; Rubbing Against1908

Frieze : Ornamental Horizontal Band Oa Wall1909

Frigid : Intensely Cold1910

Fringe : Decorative Edge Of Hanging Threads; Edge1911

Frisk : Move About Playfully; Frolic; Adj. Frisky: Playful1912

Fritter : Waste1913

Frivolity : Lack Of Seriousness1914

Frolic : Play And Jump About Happily; Frisk; Ex.Frolicking Young Lambs1915

Frolicsome : Prankish; Gay1916

Frolicsome : Prankish; Gay1917

Frond : Fern Leaf; Palm Or Banana Leaf1918

Frond : Ferleaf; Palm Or Banana Leaf1919

Fructify : Bear Fruit; Produce Fruit1920

Fructify : Bear Fruit; Produce Fruit1921

Frugality : Thrift; Economy1922

Fruitful : Producing Results; Profitable; Prolific; ProducingIn Abundance1923

Fruition : Bearing Of Fruit; Fulfillment; Realization1924

Frustrate : Thwart; Defeat1925

Fuddle : Make Stupid Or Confused Awith Alcoholic Drink;N: In A Fuddle: Confused1926

Fugitive : Fleeting Or Transitory; Lasting Only A ShortTime; Roving(wandering); Running Away Or Fleeing AsFrom The Law; N: One Who Flees; Ex. Fugitives At Large

1927

Fulcrum : Support On Which A Lever Rests1928

Fulminate : Thunder; Explode; Issue A SevereDenunciation1929

Fulsome : Disgustingly Excessive1930

Fumble : Move The Fingers And Hands Awkwardly (inSearch Of Something); Mishandle Or Drop A Ball That IsIn Play; Bungle; Botch; Spoil By Mishandling; N:

1931

Functional : Made For Practical Use Only (withoutDecoration); Functioning; Ex. Functional ModernFurniture; Cf. Functionalism

1932

Funeral : Sad; Solemn1933

Funereal : Sad; Solemn; Suitable For A Funeral1934

Furor : Frenzy; Great Excitement1935

Furor : Frenzy; Great Anger And Excitement; Cf. Fury1936

Furrow : Long Shallow Trench Made By A Plow; DeepWrinkle In The Skin; V:1937

Furtive : Stealthy; Sneaky1938

Fus : Trouble Or Worry Over Trifles; Make Nervous; PayToo Much Attention To; N: Needlesconcern Or Worry(about A Trivial Thing); Anxiounervoucondition; Display Of

1939

Fusillade : Simultaneous Firing Or Outburst (of Missiles,Questions, Etc.)1940

Fusion : Union; Coalition1941



Fusion : Union; Coalition; V: Fuse1944

Fussy : Fastidious; Finicky; Easily Upset1945

Gaffe : Social Blunder1946

Gainsay : Deny1947

Gait : Manner Of Walking Or Running; Speed1948

Gait : Manner Of Walking Or Running; Speed1949

Galaxy : The Milky Way; Any Collection Of BrilliantPersonalities1950

Gale : Windstorm; Gust Of Wind; Emotional Outburst(laughter, Tears); Ex. Gale Of Laughter1951

Gall : Annoy; Chafe1952

Galleon : Large Sailing Ship1953

Galleon : Large Three-Masted Sailing Ship1954

Galley : Low Ship With Sail(rowed Along By Slaves)1955

Gallows : Framework From Which A Noose Isuspended(used For Execution By Hanging)1956

Galvanic : Of The Production Of Electricity By The ActionOf An Acid On A Metal; Having The Effect Of An ElectricShock; Ex. Galvanic Cell; Galvanic Effect; Cf. Luigi

1957

Galvanize : Stimulate By Shock; Stir Up1958

Gambit : Opening In Chess In Which A Piece IsSacrificed1959

Gambit : Opening In Chess In Which A Piece IsSacrificed1960

Gambol : Skip; Leap Playfully1961

Gamely : Bravely; With Spirit1962

Gamut : Entire Range1963

Gangrene : Decay Of Body Tissue Caused By InsufficientBlood Supply (usually Following Injury); Adj. Gangrenous1964

Gape : Open Widely1965

Garbled : Mixed Up; Based On False Or Unfair Selection1966

Gargantuan : Huge; Enormous1967

Gargoyle : Waterspout Carved In Grotesque Figures OnBuilding1968

Garish : Gaudy1969

Garner : Gather; Store Up1970

Garrulity : Talkativeness1971

Garrulous : Loquacious; Wordy1972

Gastronomy : Science Of Preparing And Serving GoodFood1973

Gauche : Clumsy; Boorish1974

Gaudy : Flashy; Showy1975

Gaunt : Lean And Angular; Barren1976

Gavel : Hammerlike Tool; Mallet(woodehammer) Used ByA Presiding Officer Or Aauctioneer; V:1977

Gawk : Stare Foolishly; Look Iopen-Mouthed Awe1978

Gawk : Stare Foolishly; Look Iopen-Mouthed Awe1979

Gazette : Official Periodical Publication1980

Genealogy : Record Of Descent; Lineage1981

Generality : Vague Statement1982

Generate : Cause; Produce; Create1983

Generic : Characteristic Of A Class Or Species1984

Genesis : Beginning; Origin1985

Geniality : Cheerfulness; Kindness; Sympathy1986

Genre : Particular Variety Of Art And Culture1987

Genteel : Well-Bred; Elegant1988

Gentle : Kindly; Soft; Mild; Of Good Family1989

Gentry : People Of Standing; Class Of People Just BelowNobility1990

Genuflect : Bend The Knee As In Worship1991

Genus : Division Of Animalor Plants, Below A Family AndAbove A Species1992

Genus : Division Of Animalor Plants, Below A Family AndAbove A Species1993

Geriatrics : Medical Treatment And Care Of Old Age1994

Germ : Earliest Form Of An Organism; Seed Or Bud;Something That May Develop Into Something Larger OrMore Important; Microbe

1995

Germane : Pertinent; Bearing Upon The Case At Hand1996

Germinal : Pertaining To Germ; Creative1997

Germinate : Cause To Sprout; Sprout1998

Germinate : Cause To Sprout; Sprout1999

Gerontocracy : Government Ruled By Old People2000

Gerontology : Study Of The Sociological PhenomenaAssociated With Old Age2001

Gestate : Evolve, As In Prenatal Growth2002

Gesticulation : Motion; Desire2003

Ghastly : Horrible2004

Gibber : Speak Foolishly2005

Gibberish : Nonsense; Nonsensical Or Unintelligible TalkOr Writing; Babbling2006

Gibberish : Nonsense; Nonsensical Or Unintelligible TalkOr Writing; Babbling2007

Gibe : Mock2008

Giddy : Light-Hearted; Dizzy2009

Gild : Cover With A Thin Layer Of Gold2010

Gingerly : Very Carefully2011

Girth : Distance Around Something; Circumference2012

Gist : Essence2013

Glacial : Like A Glacier; Extremely Cold2014

Glamor : Compelling Charm; Adj. Glamorous2015

Glare : Shine Intensely And Blindingly; Stare Fixedly AndAngrily; N:2016

Glaring : (of Something Bad) Highly Conspicuous; HarshlyBright; Shining Intensely And Blindingly2017

Glaze : Cover With A Thin And Shiny Surface2018

Glib : Fluent2019

Glitter : Shine Brightly With Flashing Pointof Light; Ex.Glittering Diamond Ring; N: Sparkling Light;Attractiveness; Glamour; Ex. Glitter Of The Sun On The

2020

Glitter : Shine Brightly With Flashing Pointof Light; Ex.Glittering Diamond Ring; N: Sparkling Light;Attractiveness; Glamour; Ex. Glitter Of The Sun On The

2021

Gloss : Brief Explanation Note Or Translation Of A DifficultExpression; V:2022

Gloss_over : Explain Away With The Intention OfDeceiving Or Hiding Faults2023

Gloss_over : Explain Away With The Intention OfDeceiving Or Hiding Faults2024

Glossary : Brief Explanation Of Words Used In The Text2025

Glossy : Smooth And Shining2026

Glow : Shine Brightly Without A Flame (aof EyeorMetals); Show Rednesand Heat (in The Face) After HardWork Or Because Of Strong Feelings; N: Light Produced

2027

Glutinous : Sticky; Viscous2028

Glutton : Someone Who Eats Too Much2029

Gnarl : Protruding Knot On A Tree; V:2030

Gnarled : Twisted2031

Gnome : Dwarf; Underground Spirit2032

Goad : Urge On2033

Goad : Urge On2034

Gobble : Eat Very Quickly2035

Gorge : Small, Steep-Walled Canyon2036

Gorge : Small, Steep-Walled Canyon2037

Gory : Bloody2038

Gossamer : Sneer; Like Cobwebs2039

Gouge : Tear Out2040

Gourmand : Epicure; Person Who Takes ExcessivePleasure In Food And Drink2041

Gourmet : Connoisseur Of Food And Drink2042

Gracious : Kind In A Generouway (to SomeoneLesimportant)2043

Gradation : Serieof Gradual Stages; Degree In Such AProgression2044

Graduate : Arrange Into Categorieor Grades; Divide IntoMarked Interval(for Use In Measurement); Ex. GraduatedRuler

2045

Graduated : Arranged By Degrees (of Height, Difficulty,Etc.)2046

Graduated : Arranged By Degrees (of Height, Difficulty,Etc.)2047

Granary : Storehouse For Grain2048

Grandiloquent : Pompous; Bombastic; Using High-Sounded Language2049

Grandiose : Imposing; Impressive2050

Granulate : Form Into Grains2051

Graphite : Black Form Of Carbon Used In Lead Pencils2052

Grapple : Wrestle; Come To Grips With2053

Grate : Make A Harsh Noise; Have An Unpleasant Effect2054

Gratis : Free2055

Gratuitous : Given Freely; Unwarranted2056

Gratuity : Tip2057

Gravity : Seriousness2058

Graze : (of An Animal) Feed On Growing Grass; Cause(an Animal) To Feed On Grass; Scrape (esp. The Skin) OrTouch Lightly In Passing; Brush; Ex. We Can't Graze The

2059

Gregarious : Sociable2060

Grievance : Cause Of Complaint2061

Grill : Question Severely2062

Grim : Causing Great Fear; Unrelenting; Determined InSpite Of Fear; Ex. Grim Smile2063

Grimace : A Facial Distortion To Show Feeling Such AsPain, Disgust, Etc.2064

Gristly : Ghastly2065

Groom : Man Employed To Take Care Of Horses; V:Make Neat And Trim; Clean And Brush (an Animal)2066

Gross : Total; Fragrant; Clearly Wrong; (ofPeople'behavior) Coarse; Corpulent; Ex.Grosinsolence/behavior; V: Earn Aa Total Amount; N: 12

2067

Gross : Total; Fragrant; Clearly Wrong; (ofPeople'behavior) Coarse; Corpulent; Ex.Grosinsolence/behavior; V: Earn Aa Total Amount; N: 12

2068

Grotesque : Fantastic; Comically Hideous2069

Grotesque : Fantastic; Comically Hideous2070

Grotto : Small Cavern2071

Grouch : Bad-Tempered Complaint; Person WhoKeepcomplaining; V: Complain; Grumble2072

Grouch : Bad-Tempered Complaint; Person WhoKeepcomplaining; V: Complain; Grumble2073

Grouse : Complain; Fuss2074

Grovel : Crawl Or Creep On Ground; Remain Prostrate2075

Growl : Low, Guttural, Menacing Sound (aof A Dog)2076

Grudge : Deep Feeling Of Dislike; Ex. Grudge Fight; V:2077

Grudge : Deep Feeling Of Dislike; Ex. Grudge Fight; V:2078

Grudging : Unwilling; Reluctant; Stingy2079

Gruel : Liquid Food Made By Boiling Oatmeal, Etc. In MilkOr Water2080



Grueling : Exhausting2083

Gruesome : Grisly2084

Gruesome : Grisly2085

Gruff : Rough-Mannered2086

Grumble : Complain; Mutter Discontentedly; Grouch; N:2087

Grunt : Utter A Deep Guttural Sound (aa Pig Does); N:2088

Guffaw : Boisterous Laughter2089

Guile : Deceit; Duplicity2090

Guile : Deceit; Duplicity2091

Guileless : Without Deceit2092

Guise : Appearance; Costume2093

Guise : Appearance; Costume2094

Gull : Trick; Deceive; Hoodwink; N: Persowho Is EasilyTricked; Dupe2095

Gullible : Easily Deceived2096

Gust : Strong Abrupt Rush Of Wind; V: Cf. Bluster2097

Gustatory : Affecting The Sense Of Taste2098

Gusto : Enjoyment; Enthusiasm2099

Gusty : Windy2100

Guy : Cable Or Chaiattached To Something That NeedsTo Be Braced Or Steadied; Cf. Guide2101

Gyroscope : Apparatus Used To Maintain Balance,Ascertain Direction, Etc.2102

Gyroscope : Apparatus Used To Maintain Balance,Ascertain Direction, Etc.2103

Habituate : Accustom Or Familiarize; Addict2104

Hackles : Hairs Oback And Neck, Especially Of A Dog;Ex. Make Someone's Hackles Rise2105

Hackneyed : Commonplace; Trite2106

Haggard : Wasted Away; Gaunt2107

Haggard : Wasted Away; Gaunt2108

Haggle : Argue About Prices2109

Hail : Frozen Rain Drop; V: Salute Or Greet; PrecipitateHail2110

Halcyon : Calm; Peaceful2111

Halfhearted : Exhibiting Little Interest Or Enthusiasm2112

Hallowed : Blessed; Consecrated2113

Hallucination : Delusion2114

Halting : Hesitant; Faltering; Not Fluent; Ex. HaltingSteps/voice; V: Halt: Proceed Or Act With Uncertainty;Falter; Hesitate; Waver; Stop

2115

Hamper : Obstruct2116

Handsome : Large In Quantity; Generous; Ex. HandsomeReward2117

Hap : Chance; Luck2118

Haphazard : Random; By Chance2119

Hapless : Unfortunate2120

Harass : To Annoy By Repeated Attacks2121

Harbinger : Forerunner2122

Harbor : Provide A Refuge For; Hide2123

Harbor : Provide A Refuge For; Hide2124

Hardy : Sturdy; Robust; Able To Stand Inclement Water2125

Harping : Tiresome Dwelling On A Subject2126

Harry : Raid2127

Haughtiness : Pride; Arrogance2128

Haunt : (of A Spirit) Visit (a Place); Come To MindContinually; Visit (a Place) Regularly; Frequent; Ex.Haunted House; Ex. Haunted By Hilast Words; N: Place

2129

Haven : Place Of Safety; Refuge; Harbor; Ex. Tax Haven2130

Havoc : Widespread Damage; Disorder; Chaos2131

Hazard : Venture; Put In Danger; Risk; Ex. Hazard AGuess; N: Possible Source Of Danger2132

Hazardous : Dangerous2133

Hazy : Slightly Obscure2134

Headfirst : Moving With The Head Leading; Headlong2135

Headlong : Hasty; Rash; Headfirst; Adv:2136

Healthful : Conducive To Good Health; Ex. HealthfulMountain Air2137



Healthy : Possessing Good Health; Healthful2140

Hedonism : Belief That Pleasure Is The Sole Aim Of Life2141

Hedonist : One Who Believes That Pleasure Is The SoleAim In Life; Cf. Hedonism: Practice Of Living One's LifePurely For Pleasure

2142

Heed : Pay Attention To; Consider2143

Heedless : Not Noticing; Disregarding2144

Hegemony : Dominance Especially Of One NatiooverOthers2145

Heinous : Atrocious; Hatefully Bad2146

Helm : Steering Wheel Of A Ship; Position Of Control2147

Hem : Surround Tightly So That Movement Iimpossible;Ex. Hem In; N:2148

Herald : Messenger; Sign Of Something To Come; V:Announce; Proclaim; Ex. Unheralded Researcher2149

Herbivorous : Grain Eating2150

Herd : Group Of Animals; Crowd; One Who Lookafter AHerd; Ex. Shepherd/goatherd; Ex. Herd Instinct; Ex.Herdsman; V: Come Together In A Herd; Look After A

2151

Hereafter : Life After Death2152

Heresy : Opinion Contrary To Popular Belief; OpinionContrary To Accepted Religion2153

Heretic : Person Who Maintains Opinions Contrary To TheDoctrines Of The Church2154

Hermetic : Sealed By Fusioso As To Be Airtight; Airtight2155

Hermetically : Sealed By Fusion So As To Be Airtight2156

Hermitage : Home Of A Hermit2157

Herpetologist : One Who Studies Reptiles2158

Heterodox : Unorthodox; Unconventional2159

Heterogeneous : Dissimilar2160

Hew : Cut To Pieces With Ax Or Sword2161

Heyday : Time Of Greatest Success; Prime2162

Hiatus : Gap; Pause2163

Hiatus : Gap; Pause2164

Hibernal : Wintry2165

Hibernate : Sleep Throughout The Winter2166

Hide : Skin Of An Animal2167

Hideous : Repulsive To The Sight; Ugly; Repugnant; Ex.Hideouface/scream2168

Hierarchy : Body Divided Into Ranks2169

Hierarchy : Body Divided Into Ranks2170

Hieroglyphic : Picture Writing2171

High-Flown : Highly Pretentiouor Inflated2172

Hilarity : Boisterous Mirth2173

Hindmost : Furthest Behind2174

Hindmost : Furthest Behind2175

Hindrance : Block; Obstacle2176

Hindsight : Understanding The Nature Of An Event After ItHaactually Happened2177

Hinterlands : Back Country; Inner Part Of A Country; Op.Foreland2178

Hireling : One Who Serves For Hire [usually UsedContemptuously]2179

Hirsute : Hairy2180

Historic : Important In History; Ex. Historic Battle2181

Historical : Connected With History; Based On EventinHistory (whether Regarded Aimportant Or Not)2182

Histrionic : Theatrical2183

Hive : Box For Bees; V: Cause To Go In A Hive2184

Hoard : Stockpile; Accumulate For Future Use2185

Hoary : White With Age2186

Holocaust : Destruction By Fire2187

Holster : Pistol Case2188

Homage : Honor; Tribute2189

Homely : Not Good-Looking; Unattractive2190

Homely : Not Good-Looking; Unattractive2191

Homeostasis : Tendency Of A System Or Organism ToMaintairelative Stability Or Internal Equilibrium; Cf.Homeo-: Constant; Ex. Homeotherm

2192

Homespun : Domestic; Made At Home2193

Homily : Sermon; Tedious Moralizing Lecture; SeriousWarning; Adj. Homiletic2194

Homogeneous : Of The Same Kind2195

Homogeneous : Of The Same Kind2196

Hone : Sharpen2197

Hoodwink : Deceive; Delude2198

Horde : Crowd2199

Horoscope : Diagram Of The Positionof Starat A GivenMoment (e.G. Of A Person'birth) Used By Astrologers2200

Hortatory : Encouraging; Exhortative; Marked ByExhortation; Cf. Exhort2201

Hortatory : Encouraging; Exhortative; Marked ByExhortation; Cf. Exhort2202

Horticultural : Pertaining To Cultivation Of Gardens2203



Hostage : Person Who Ikept Aa Prisoner By An EnemySo That The Other Side Will Do What The EnemyDemands

2206

Hostility : Unfriendliness; Hatred; Enmity; Adj. Hostile2207

Hothead : Person Who Doethingtoo Quickly WithoutThinking; Adj. Hotheaded2208

Hovel : Shack; Small, Wretched House2209

Hover : Hang About; Wait Nearby2210

Hubbub : Confused Uproar2211

Hubris : Arrogance; Excessive Self-Conceit2212

Hue : Color; Aspect2213

Hue_and_cry : Outcry; Loud Cry Or Clamor; StrongProtest; Ex. Hue And Cry Against The New Rule2214

Hull : Husk; Dry Outer Covering Of A Seed; Frame OrBody Of A Ship2215

Humane : Kind2216

Humble : Of Low Rank Or Position; Modest; Having A LowOpinion Of Oneself And A High Opinion Of Others;Unassuming; Not Proud; V: Humiliate: Make Humble;

2217

Humdrum : Dull; Monotonous2218

Humid : Damp2219

Humid : Damp2220

Humility : Humbleness Of Spirit2221

Hummock : Small Hill; Hillock2222

Humor : Indulge; Comply With The Wisheof; N: QualityThat Makesomething Amusing; State Of Mind; Mood; Ex.In A Bad Humor; Ex. Out Of Humor

2223

Humus : Substance Formed By Decaying VegetableMatter2224

Hurl : Throw Forcefully; Shout Out Violently2225

Hurtle : Crash; Rush2226

Husbandry : Frugality; Thrift; Agriculture2227

Hybrid : Mongrel; Mixed Breed2228

Hydrophobia : Rabies; Fear Of Water2229

Hygiene : Science And Practice Of The Promotion AndPreservation Of Health; Adj. Hygienic: Showing CarefulAttention To Cleannes(to Prevent Disease); Ex. Hygienic

2230

Hyperbole : Exaggeration; Overstatement2231

Hypercritical : Excessively Exacting2232

Hypnosis : Induced Sleeping State; Adj. Hypnotic; V:Hypnotize2233

Hypochondriac : Person Unduly Worried About HisHealth; Worrier Without Cause About Illness2234

Hypocritical : Pertaining To Be Virtuous; Deceiving2235

Hypothetical : Based On Assumptions Or Hypothesis2236

Hysteria : Excessive Or Uncontrollable Excitement; N:Hysteric: Person Suffering From Hysteria; Cf. Hysterics:Attack Of Hysteria

2237

Hysteria : Excessive Or Uncontrollable Excitement; N:Hysteric: Person Suffering From Hysteria; Cf. Hysterics:Attack Of Hysteria

2238

Ichthyology : Study Of Fish2239

Icon : Religious Image; Idol2240

Ideology : Ideas Of A Group Of People2241

Idiom : Special Usage In Language2242

Idiosyncratic : Private; Peculiar To An Individual2243

Idle : Not Working; Not Employed Or Busy; Lazy; WithoutPurpose; Useless; Lacking Substance; Baseless; NotBased On Truth; Ex. Idle Worker; Ex. Talk Idly; V:

2244

Idolatry : Worship Of Idols; Excessive Admiration2245

Idyll : Short Poem Idealizing Rural Life; Simple HappyPeriod Of Life (in The Country); Scene From Such A Time;A:(idyl); Ex. Idyll Of Two Young Lovers

2246

Idyllic : Charmingly Carefree; Simple2247

Igneous : Produced By Fire; Volcanic2248

Ignite : Kindle; Light; Catch Fire Or Set Fire To2249

Ignoble : Of Lowly Origin; Unworthy2250



Ignominious : Disgraceful2253

Ignominy : Deep Disgrace; Shame Or Dishonor; Adj.Ignominious; Ex. Ignominious Defeat2254

Ignominy : Deep Disgrace; Shame Or Dishonor; Adj.Ignominious; Ex. Ignominious Defeat2255

Illicit : Illegal2256

Illimitable : Infinite2257

Illusive : Deceiving2258

Illusive : Deceiving2259

Illusory : Deceptive; Not Real2260

Illusory : Illusive; Deceptive; Not Real2261

Illusory : Illusive; Deceptive; Not Real2262

Imbalance : Lack Of Balance Or Symmetry; Disproportion2263

Imbecility : Weakness Of Mind2264

Imbibe : Drink In2265

Imbroglio : Complicated Situatio(as Ia Play); Painful OrComplex Misunderstanding (as Ia Play); Entanglement;Confused Mass (as Of Papers); V: Embroil

2266

Imbue : Saturate(soak Thoroughly); Fill; Ex. ImbueSomeone With Feelings2267

Immaculate : Pure; Spotless2268

Imminent : Impeding; Near At Hand2269



Immobility : State Of Being Immovable2272

Immolate : Offer Or Kill As A Sacrifice (by Fire)2273

Immure : Imprison; Shut Up Iconfinement; Cf. Wall2274

Immutable : Unchangeable2275

Impair : Worsen; Diminish In Value2276

Impalpable : Imperceptible; Intangible2277

Impart : Grant A Share Of; Make Known; Ex. NewtoImpart2278

Impartial : Not Biased; Fair2279

Impassable : Not Able To Be Traveled Or Crossed2280

Impasse : Predicament From Which There Is No Escape2281

Impassioned : (of Speech) Filled With Passion; Fervent2282

Impassive : Without Feeling; Not Affected By Pain2283

Impeach : Charge With Crime In Office; Indict2284

Impeccable : Faultless2285

Impecunious : Without Money2286

Impede : Hinder; Block; Delay2287

Impediment : Hindrance; Stumbling Block2288

Impel : Drive Or Force Onward; Drive To Take Action; UrgeTo Action2289

Impending : Nearing; Approaching2290

Impenetrable : Not Able To Be Pierced Or Entered;Beyond Understanding2291

Impenitent : Not Repentant2292

Imperative : Absolutely Necessary; That Must Be Done;Critically Important; Expressing Command; Ex. It IsImperative That; N: Something That Must Be Done

2293

Imperial : Like An Emperor; Related To An Empire2294

Imperil : Put In Danger2295

Imperious : Domineering2296

Impermeable : Impervious; Not Permitting PassageThrough Its Substance2297



Impersonal : Not Being A Person; Not Showing PersonalFeelings; Ex. Impersonal Force/manner/organization2300

Impertinent : Insolent2301

Imperturbable : Calm; Placid2302

Impetuous : Violent; Hasty; Rash2303

Impetuous : Violent; Hasty; Rash; Impulsive; WithoutCareful Thought; Ex. Impetuous Decision2304

Impetuous : Violent; Hasty; Rash; Impulsive; WithoutCareful Thought; Ex. Impetuous Decision2305

Impetus : Moving Force2306

Impiety : Irreverence; Wickedness2307

Impinge : Infringe; Touch; Collide With2308

Impious : Irreverent2309

Implacable : Incapable Of Being Pacified2310

Implement : Put Into Effect; Supply With Tools2311

Implicate : Incriminate; Involve Incriminatingly; Show ToBe Involved (in A Crime); Ex. Implicate Someone In TheCrime

2312

Implication : That Is Hinted At Or Suggested2313

Implicit : Understood But Not Stated2314

Implode : Burst Inward; Cf. Vacuum Tube2315

Implore : Beg2316

Imply : Suggest A Meaning Not Expressed; Signify2317

Impolitic : Not Wise2318

Imponderable : Weightless2319

Import : Significance2320

Importunate : Urging; Demanding2321

Importunate : Urging; Demanding2322

Importune : Beg Earnestly2323

Impostor : Someone Who Assumes False Identity2324

Imposture : Assuming A False Identity; Masquerade; Cf.Impostor2325

Impotent : Weak; Ineffective2326

Impotent : Weak; Ineffective2327

Impoverish : Make Poor; Deprive Of Natural Strength OrSomething Important; Ex. Impoverished Soil2328

Impoverished : Poor2329

Impregnable : Invulnerable2330

Impregnate : Make Pregnant; Fill Thoroughly; Saturate2331

Impromptu : Without Previous Preparation2332

Impropriety : State Of Being Inappropriate2333

Improvident : Thriftless; Not Providing For The Future2334

Improvise : Compose On The Spur Of The Moment2335

Imprudent : Lacking Caution; Injudicious2336

Imprudent : Lacking Caution; Injudicious2337

Impudence : Impertinence; Insolence2338

Impugn : Dispute Or Contradict (ofteiainsulting Way);Attack As False Or Questionable; Challenge; Gainsay;Cf. Fight

2339

Impuissance : Powerlessness; Feebleness2340

Impuissance : Powerlessness; Feebleness2341

Impunity : Freedom From Punishment2342

Impute : Attribute; Ascribe; Charge; N: Imputation2343

Inadvertently : Carelessly; Unintentionally2344

Inalienable : Not To Be Taken Away; Nontransferable2345

Inamorata : Woman Whom A Man Loves2346

Inane : Silly; Senseless2347

Inanimate : Lifeless2348

Inarticulate : Speechless; Producing Indistinct Speech2349

Inasmuch_as : Since; Owing To The Fact That2350

Inaugurate : Start; Initiate; Install At Office2351

Incandescent : Strikingly Bright; Shining With IntenseHeat2352

Incantation : Singing Or Chanting Of Magic Spells;Magical Formula2353

Incantation : Singing Or Chanting Of Magic Spells;Magical Formula2354

Incapacitate : Disable2355

Incarcerate : Imprison2356

Incarnate : Endowed With Flesh; Personified2357

Incarnation : Act Of Assuming A Human Body AndHuman Nature2358

Incendiary : Arsonist2359

Incense : Enrage; Infuriate2360

Incense : Enrage; Infuriate2361

Incentive : Spur; Motive2362

Inception : Start; Beginning2363

Incessant : Uninterrupted2364

Inchoate : Recently Begun; Rudimentary; Elementary2365

Incidence : Rate Of Occurrence; Particular Occurrence2366

Incident : Event; Event That Causea Crisis2367

Incidental : Not Essential; Minor2368

Incinerate : Burn To Ashes2369

Incipient : Beginning; In An Early Stage2370

Incipient : Beginning; In An Early Stage2371

Incisive : Cutting; Sharp2372

Incite : Arouse To Action2373



Inclement : Stormy; Unkind2376

Incline : Slope; Slant2377

Inclined : Tending Or Leaning Toward; Bent2378

Inclusive : Tending To Include All2379

Incognito : With Identity Concealed; Using An AssumedName2380

Incoherent : Unintelligible; Muddled; Illogical2381

Incommodious : Not Spacious2382

Incompatible : Inharmonious2383



Incongruity : Lack Of Harmony; Absurdity; Adj.Incongruous: Lacking In Harmony; Inappropriate2386

Incongruous : Not Fitting; Absurd2387

Inconsequential : Of Trifling Significance2388

Inconsequential : Of Trifling Significance2389

Inconsistency : State Of Being Self-Contradictory; LackOf Uniformity Or Steadiness; Adj. Inconsistent: DisplayingA Lack Of Consistency; Erratic; Contradictory;

2390

Incontinent : Lacking Self-Restraint; Licentious2391

Incontinent : Lacking Self-Restraint; Licentious2392

Incorporate : Introduce Something Into A Larger Whole;Include; Embody; Give Material Form To; Adj.2393

Incorporeal : Immaterial; Without A Material Body2394

Incorrigible : Uncorrectable2395

Incredulity : Tendency To Disbelief2396

Incredulous : Withholding Belief; Skeptical2397

Increment : Increase2398

Incriminate : Accuse2399

Incrustation : Hard Coating Or Crust; V: Incrust: Encrust;Cover With A Crust2400

Incubate : Hatch; Scheme2401

Inculcate : Teach (ideas Or Principles); Instill2402

Incumbent : Officeholder2403

Incur : Bring Upon Oneself2404

Indecision : Irresolution; Inability To Make Up One'mind2405

Indecisive : Marked By Indecision; Inconclusive; Ex.Indecisive Battle2406

Indefatigable : Tireless2407

Indelible : Not Able To Be Erased2408



Indemnify : Make Secure Against Loss; CompensateLoss2411

Indentation : Notch; Deep Recess; V: Indent; Cf. Tooth2412

Indentation : Notch; Deep Recess; V: Indent; Cf. Tooth2413

Indicative : Suggestive; Implying2414

Indices : Signs; Indications; Ex. Indices Of A Student'sPotential; Cf. Index: Something That Reveals Or Indicates;Sign; Ex. Cost-Of-Living Index

2415

Indict : Charge2416

Indifferent : Unmoved; Lacking Concern2417

Indigence : Poverty2418

Indigenous : Native2419

Indigent : Poor2420

Indignation : Anger At An Injustice2421

Indignity : Offensive Or Insulting Treatment2422

Indignity : Offensive Or Insulting Treatment2423

Indiscriminate : Choosing At Random; Confused2424

Indisputable : Too Certain To Be Disputed2425

Indissoluble : Permanent2426

Indite : Write; Compose2427

Indoctrinate : Cause To Accept A Doctrine WithoutQuestioning It; Ex. Indoctrinated With Mindlesanti-Communism

2428

Indolent : Lazy2429

Indomitable : Unconquerable2430

Indubitable : Unable To Be Doubted; Which Cannot BeDoubted; Unquestionable2431

Indubitably : Beyond A Doubt2432

Induce : Persuade; Bring About2433

Inductive : Pertaining To Induction Or Proceeding FromThe Specific To The General2434

Indulge : Yield To; Gratify; Allow Oneself A SpecialPleasure; Ex. Indulge One'every Whim/a Child/in A BigCigarette; N: Indulgence

2435

Indulge : Yield To; Gratify; Allow Oneself A SpecialPleasure; Ex. Indulge One'every Whim/a Child/in A BigCigarette; N: Indulgence

2436

Indulgent : Humoring; Yielding; Lenient2437

Industrious : Diligent; Hard-Working; N: Industry2438

Inebriate : Make Drunk; Intoxicate; N: Intoxicated Person2439

Inebriated : Habitually Intoxicated; Drunk; N: Inebriety2440

Inebriety : Habitual Intoxication2441

Ineffable : Unutterable; Cannot Be Expressed In Speech2442

Ineffectual : Not Effective; Weak2443

Inequity : Unfairness2444

Inerrancy : Infallibility2445

Inert : Inactive; Lacking Power To Move2446

Inertia : State Of Being Inert Or Indisposed To Move2447

Inestimable : Impossible To Estimate; (apprec) Invaluable;Of Immeasurable Worth2448

Inevitable : Unavoidable2449

Inexorable : Relentless; Unyielding; Implacable2450

Inextricable : From Which It Iimpossible To Get Free;That Cannot Be Untied; Ex. Inextricable Troubles; Ex.Inextricable Two Histories

2451

Infallible : Unerring2452

Infamous : Notoriously Bad2453

Infantile : Childish; Infantile2454

Infantile : Childish; Infantile2455

Infer : Deduce; Conclude2456

Infernal : Pertaining To Hell; Devilish2457

Infest : Inhabit In Numberlarge Enough To Be Harmful; Ex.Mice Infested The House; Ex. Shark-Infested Waters2458

Infidel : Unbeliever2459

Infiltrate : Pass Into Or Through; Penetrate (anOrganization) Sneakily2460

Infinitesimal : Very Small2461

Infirmity : Weakness2462

Inflated : Exaggerated2463

Influx : Flowing Into2464

Informal : Lacking Ceremony; Casual2465

Infraction : Violation2466

Infringe : Violate; Encroach2467

Ingenious : Clever2468

Ingenious : Nanve; Young; Unsophisticated2469

Ingenious : Clever2470

Ingenuous : Naive And Trusting; Young; Unsophisticated;Candid2471

Ingrained : Deeply Established; Firmly Rooted; Ex.Ingrained Dirt/prejudice2472

Ingrate : Ungrateful Person2473

Ingratiate : Become Poplar With2474

Inherent : Firmly Established By Nature Or Habit2475

Inhibit : Prohibit; Restrain2476



Inhibited : (of A Person) Unable To Expreswhat OneReally Feels2479

Inimical : Unfriendly; Hostile2480

Inimitable : Matchless; Not Able To Be Imitated2481

Iniquitous : Unjust; Wrong2482

Initiate : Begin; Originate; Receive Into A Group2483

Initiate : Begin; Originate; Receive Into A Group2484

Injurious : Harmful2485

Inkling : Hint2486

Innate : Inborn2487

Innocuous : Harmless2488

Innovation : Change; Introduction Of Something New2489

Innuendo : Hint; Inspiration2490

Inopportune : Untimely; Poorly Chosen2491

Inordinate : Unrestrained; Excessive2492

Inquisitive : Eager For Knowledge; Unduly Curious2493

Inroad : Hostile Invasion; Advance That LessentheQuantity Or Difficulty Of Something; Ex. The LongIllnesmade Seriouinroadon Hisavings; Cf. Raid

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Inroad : Hostile Invasion; Advance That LessentheQuantity Or Difficulty Of Something; Ex. The LongIllnesmade Seriouinroadon Hisavings; Cf. Raid

2495

Insalubrious : Unwholesome; Not Healthful; Ex.Insalubrious Place2496

Insatiable : Not Easily Satisfied; Greedy2497

Inscrutable : Incomprehensive; Not To Be Discovered2498

Insensate : Without Feeling; Lacking Sense; Foolish2499

Insensible : Unconscious; Unreasonable; Insensitive;Unaware; Imperceptible; Ex. Insensible Of His Danger/toPain; Ex. Insensible Change; Cf. Not The Opposite Of

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Insidious : Treacherous; Stealthy; Sly2501

Insightful : Discerning; Perceptive2502

Insinuate : Hint; Imply2503

Insipid : Tasteless; Dull2504

Insolence : Impudent Disrespect; Haughtiness; Adj.Insolent; Cf. Haughty + Rude2505

Insolent : Haughty And Contemptuous2506

Insolvent : Bankrupt; Lacking Money To Pay2507

Insomnia : Wakefulness; Inability To Sleep2508

Insouciant : Without Conceror Care; Unconcerned;Indifferent2509

Institute : Organization For A Special Purpose; V:Establish2510

Institution : Instituting; (building For The) Organization;Established Custom, Practice, Or Relationship In ASociety; Mental Hospital; Ex. Institution Of Marriage

2511

Institutionalize : Make Into An Institution; Put Or ConfineIn An Institution2512

Insubordinate : Disobedient2513

Insubstantial : Lacking Substance; Insignificant; Frail;Immaterial2514

Insularity : Narrow-Mindedness; Isolation2515

Insuperable : Insurmountable; Invincible2516

Insurgent : Rebellious2517

Insurmountable : Overwhelming; Unbeatable; Insuperable2518

Insurrection : Rebellion; Uprising2519

Intangible : Not Material; Not Able To Be Perceived ByTouch2520

Integral : Complete; Necessary For Completeness2521

Integrate : Make Whole; Combine; Make Into One Unit2522

Integrity : Wholeness; Purify; Uprightness2523

Intellect : Higher Mental Powers2524

Intelligentsia : The Intelligent And Educated Classes[often Used Derogatory]2525

Inter : Bury2526

Interdict : Prohibit; Forbid2527

Interim : Meantime2528

Interloper : Intruder2529

Intermediary : Intermediate; Acting Aa Mediator; N:Mediator; Go-Between2530

Interminable : Endless2531

Intermittent : Periodic; On And Off2532

Interpolate : Insert Between2533

Interregnum : Period Betweetwo Successive Reigns OrGovernments2534

Interrogate : Questioclosely; Cross-Examine; Cross-Question2535

Interstice : Narrow Space Between Things2536

Intervene : Come Between2537

Intimate : Hint2538

Intimidate : Frighten; N: Intimidation2539

Intolerant : Not Willing To Accept Wayof Thinking DifferentFrom One'own; Cf. Tolerant; Cf. Tolerate2540

Intolerant : Not Willing To Accept Wayof Thinking DifferentFrom One'own; Cf. Tolerant; Cf. Tolerate2541

Intoxicate : Make Drunk; Stimulate Or Excite; Ex.Intoxicated By All The Money He Might Win2542



Intractable : Unruly; Refractory2545

Intransigence : Refusal Of Any Compromise;Stubbornness; Adj. Intransigent: Uncompromising2546

Intransigent : Refusing Any Compromise; Stubborn2547

Intransigent : Refusing Any Compromise; Stubborn2548

Intrepid : Fearless2549

Intricate : Complex; Knotty; Tangled2550

Intrigue : Make Secret Plans; Plot; Arouse The CuriosityOf; N: Secret Scheme; Plot; Secret Love Affair2551

Intrinsic : Essential; Inherent; Built-In2552

Intrinsically : Essentially; Inherently; Naturally2553

Introspective : Locking Within Oneself2554

Introvert : One Who Is Introspective; Inclined To ThinkMore About Oneself2555

Intrude : Trespass; Enter As Uninvited Person2556

Intuition : Power Of Knowing Without Reasoning2557

Inundate : Overflow; Flood2558

Inured : Accustomed; Hardened2559

Invalid : One Incapacitated(disabled) By A Chronic Illness;Adj: Incapacitated By Illness; Not Valid; Null; V: Allow ToLeave (a Military Force) Because Of Ill-Health

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Invalidate : Weaken; Destroy2561

Inveigh : Denounce; Utter Censure Or Invective2562

Inveigle : Lead Astray; Wheedle2563

Invert : Turn Upside Down Or Inside Out2564

Inveterate : Deep-Rooted; Habitual2565

Invidious : Designed To Create Ill Will Or Envy2566

Invincible : Unconquerable2567

Inviolability : Security From Being Destroyed; CorruptedOr Profaned2568

Inviolable : Secure From Corruption, Attack, OrViolation(or Profanation); Unassailable; Ex. InviolableOath/rights; N: Inviolability

2569

Invocation : Prayer For Help (used Iinvoking); CallingUpoas A Reference Or Support; Act Of Invoking2570

Invoke : Call Upon; Ask For2571

Invulnerable : Incapable Of Injury2572

Iota : Very Small Quantity2573

Irascible : Irritable; Easily Angered2574

Irate : Angry2575

Iridescent : Exhibiting Rainbowlike Colors2576

Irksome : Annoying; Tedious2577

Ironic : Resulting In Unexpected And Contrary Manner2578

Irony : Hidden Sarcasm Or Satire; Use Of Words ThatConvey A Meaning Opposite To The Literal Meaning2579

Irrational : Illogical; Lacking Reason; Insane2580

Irreconcilable : Incompatible; Not Able To Be Resolved2581

Irrefutable : Indisputable; Incontrovertible; Undeniable2582

Irrelevant : Not Applicable; Unrelated2583

Irreparable : Not Able To Be Corrected Or Repaired2584

Irrepressible : Unable To Be Restrained Or Held Back2585

Irreproachable : Beyond Reproach; Blameless;Impeccable; Ex. Irreproachable Conduct2586

Irresolute : Uncertain How To Act; Weak2587

Irretrievable : Impossible To Recover Or Regain; Cf.Retrieve2588

Irreverence : Lack Of Proper Aspect2589

Irrevocable : Unalterable2590

Isotope : Varying Form Of An Element2591

Isthmus : Narrow Neck Of Land Connecting Two LargerBodies Of Land2592

Itinerant : Wandering; Traveling2593

Itinerant : Wandering; Traveling2594

Itinerary : Plan Of A Trip2595

Jab : Poke Abruptly With Something Sharp; Punch WithShort Blows2596

Jabber : Chatter Rapidly Or Unintelligibly2597

Jaded : Fatigued; Surfeited2598

Jargon : Language Used By Special Group; Gibberish2599

Jaundice : Medical Condition In Which The Skin, TheWhite Part Of The Eyes, Etc. Turn Yellow; V: Affect WithJaundice; Affect With Prejudice, Envy, Or Hostility; Bias

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Jaunt : Trip; Short Journey2601

Jaunty : Stylish; Perky; Carefree2602

Jeopardize : Endanger; Imperil; Put At Risk; N: Jeopardy:Danger2603

Jest : Playful Remark Or Act; V: Act Or Speak Playfully2604

Jetsam : Thingthrown From A Ship (to Lighten The Ship)2605

Jettison : Throw Overboard2606

Jibe : Agree; Be Iharmony With; Gibe2607

Jingoism : Extremely Aggressive And Militant Patriotism2608

Jocose : Given To Joking2609

Jocular : Said Or Done In Jest2610

Jocund : Merry2611

Jollity : Gaiety; Cheerfulness2612

Jostle : Shove; Bump2613

Jovial : Good-Natured; Merry2614

Jubilation : Rejoicing2615

Jubilation : Rejoicing2616

Judiciary : Judicial Branch Of Government2617

Judicious : Sound In Judgment; Wise2618

Juggernaut : Irresistible Crashing Force2619

Juggernaut : Irresistible Crashing Force2620

Jumble : Mix In A Confused Way2621

Jumble : Mix In A Confused Way2622

Juncture : Crisis; Joining Point2623

Junket : Marry Feast Or Picnic2624

Juridical : Of The Law And Itadministration; Cf. Judicial: OfCourtof Law; Cf. Judiciary2625

Jurisdiction : Right And Power To Apply The Law;Authority2626

Jurisprudence : Science Of Law2627

Juxtapose : Place Side By Side2628

Kaleidoscope : Tube In Which Patterns Made By TheReflection In Mirrors Of Colored Pieces Of Glass, Etc.Produce Interesting Symmetrical Effects

2629

Ken : Range Of Knowledge2630

Kernel : Central Or Vital Part; Core; Whole Seed (as OfCorn)2631

Killjoy : Grouch; Spoilsport; One Who Intentionally SpoilsThe Pleasure Of Others2632

Kindle : Start A Fire; Inspire2633

Kismet : Fate2634

Kith : Familiar Friends2635

Kleptomaniac : Person Who Has A Convulsive Desire ToSteal2636

Knack : Special Talent; Art2637

Knave : Untrustworthy Person; Rogue; Scoundrel; Jack;N: Knavery2638

Knavery : Rascality2639

Knavery : Rascality2640

Knead : Mix; Work Dough2641

Kneel : Go Down On One'knee(s)2642

Knell : Tolling Of A Bell At A Funeral; Sound Of TheFuneral Bell2643

Knoll : Little Round Hill2644

Knotty : Intricate; Difficult; Tangled; Cf. Knot2645

Kudos : Honor; Glory; Acclaim Or Praise For ExceptionalAchievement2646

Labile : Likely To Change; Unstable; Ex. EmotionallyLabile; N: Lability2647

Laborious : Demanding Much Work Or Care; Tedious2648

Labyrinth : Maze2649

Lace : Cord Used To Draw And Tie Together TwoOpposite Edge(aof A Shoe); Delicate Fabric Made Of FineThreads; V: Draw Together By Tying A Lace

2650

Lacerate : Mangle; Tear2651

Laceration : Torragged Wound; V: Lacerate: Tear (theSkias With Brokeglass); Wound2652

Lachrymose : Producing Tears2653

Lackey : Footman; Toady2654

Lackluster : Dull2655

Laconic : Brief And To The Point2656

Lag : Move Or Develop More Slowly; Straggle; Ex. LagBehind The Rest; N:2657

Laggard : Slow; Sluggish2658

Laity : Laymen; Persons Not Connected With The Clergy2659

Laity : Laymen; Persons Not Connected With The Clergy2660

Lament : Grieve; Express Sorrow2661

Lampoon : Ridicule2662

Lance : Pierce With A Lance; Cut Into; N: SpearlikeWeapon2663

Languid : Weary; Sluggish; Listless2664

Languish : Lose Animation; Lose Strength2665

Languor : Lack Of Physical Or Mental Energy; Lassitude;Depression2666

Lank : Long And Thin; Ex. Lank, Gaunt, Abraham Lincoln2667

Lank : Long And Thin; Ex. Lank, Gaunt, Abraham Lincoln2668

Lap : Take Ifood Or Drink With One's Tongue; SplashGently; Ex. Waves Lapping The Shore; N: Front AreaFrom The Waist To The Knees Of A Seated Person

2669

Larceny : Theft; Ex. Petit Larceny2670

Larder : Pantry; Place Where Food Is Kept2671

Largess : Generous Gift (giveto People Who Do Not HaveEnough)2672

Lascivious : Lustful2673

Lassitude : Languor; Weariness; Listlessness2674

Latch : Fastening Or Lock Consisting Of A Movable BarThat Fitinto A Notch; V: Close With A Latch2675

Latch : Fastening Or Lock Consisting Of A Movable BarThat Fitinto A Notch; V: Close With A Latch2676

Latent : Present But Not Yet Noticeable Or Active;Dormant; Hidden; N: Latency; Cf. Potential2677

Latent : Present But Not Yet Noticeable Or Active;Dormant; Hidden; N: Latency; Cf. Potential2678

Lateral : Coming From The Side2679

Latitude : Freedom From Narrow Limitations2680

Laud : Praise; N: Adj. Laudable: Praiseworthy; Adj.Laudatory: Expressing Praise2681

Lavish : Liberal; Wasteful; Generous Or Wasteful IgivingOr Using; Abundant; Profuse; Great; Ex. DecoratedLavishly; V: Give Iabundance

2682

Lax : Careless; Negligent; Not Paying Enough Attention;Ex. Lax Service2683

Layman : Man Who Inot A Cleric; Man WhoInonprofessional2684

Leash : Restraining Rope Fastened To The Collar Of AnAnimal (to Control It); Ex. A Dog On A Leash2685

Leave-Taking : Farewell Or Departure2686

Leaven : Add Leaveto; Cause To Rise Or Grow Lighter;Enliven; N: Agent, Such As Yeast, That Causes Dough ToRise (by Fermentation); Element That Lightens Or

2687

Lechery : Gross Lewdness; Lustfulness; Adj. Lecherous;N: Lecher: Lecherous Man2688

Lectern : Reading Desk Or Stand For A Public Speaker2689

Leery : (of Someone) Suspicious; Wary; Cautious2690

Leeway : Room To Move; Margin; Latitude; Ex. LeewayFor The Deadline2691

Legacy : Gift Made By A Will; Something Handed DownFrom An Ancestor2692

Legato : (of Music) Played Smoothly2693

Legend : Explanatory List Of Symbols On A Map2694

Legerdemain : Sleight(dexterity) Of Hand; Cf. Light OfHand2695

Legislature : Legislating Branch Of Government; Cf.Legislate: Make Laws2696

Leniency : Mildness; Permissiveness2697

Leonine : Like A Lion2698

Leonine : Like A Lion2699

Lethargic : Drowsy; Dull2700

Levee : Eartheor Stone Embankment To Prevent Flooding;Cf. Raise2701

Levitate : Rise And Float Ithe Air (especially By MagicalMeans); Cf. Light2702

Levity : Lightness2703

Levy : Impose (a Fine); Collect (a Payment)2704

Lewd : Lustful2705

Lexicographer : Compiler Of A Dictionary; Cf.Lexicography: Work Of Compiling A Dictionary2706

Lexicon : Dictionary2707

Liability : Drawback; Handicap; Debts; Obligation;Responsibility; Conditioof Being Liable; Adj. Liable: Likely;Responsible (for Paying)

2708

Liaison : Officer Who Acts As Go-Between For TwoArmies2709

Libel : Defamatory Written Statement; Act Of WritingSomething That Smears A Person's Character; V: Adj.Libelous

2710

Libertine : Debauched Person; Dissolute Or LicentiousPerson; Rou\'e; Cf. Free2711

Libidinous : Lust Full2712

Libido : Emotional Urges Behind Human Activity2713

License : Official Or Legal Permission; Latitude Of ActionOr Speech; Excessive Freedom That Causeharm OrDamage; V:

2714

Licentious : Amoral; Lewd And Lascivious; Unrestrained2715

Lien : Legal Claim Or Right Oa Property2716

Lieu : Instead Of2717

Ligneous : Like Wood2718

Lilliputian : Extremely Small; Cf. Lilliput Igulliver's Travels2719

Limber : Flexible2720

Limn : Draw; Outline; Describe; Cf. Line ?2721

Limn : Draw; Outline; Describe; Cf. Line ?2722

Limp : Walk Lamely; Adj: Lacking Firmness; Weak2723

Lineage : Descent; Ancestry2724

Lineaments : Features Especially Of The Face; DistinctiveShape Or Contour Of The Face; Cf. Line2725

Linger : Loiter Or Dawdle; Be Slow In Leaving; DelayGoing; Continue Or Persist; Be Slow To Disappear; Ex.The Smell Lingered For Days.

2726

Linguistic : Pertaining To Language2727

Lionize : Treat As Celebrity2728

Liquidate : Settle Accounts; Pay Off (a Debt); Clear Up;Eliminate; Kill Or Abolish2729

List : Tilt; Lean Over2730

Listless : Lacking In Spirit Or Energy2731

Litany : Supplicatory Prayer2732

Lithe : Flexible; Supple2733

Lithe : Flexible; Supple2734

Litotes : Understatement For Emphasis; Ex. ``notBad(=pretty Good)''2735

Litter : Waste Material Thrown Away (abitof PaperScattered Untidily); V: Cover Untidily With Scattered Litter2736

Livid : Lead-Colored; Black And Blue (as From A Bruise);Ashen; Enraged; Extremely Angry2737

Loath : Reluctant; Unwilling; Disinclined; Ex. Romeo AndJuliet Were Both Loath For Him To Go.2738

Loathe : Detest; Adj. Loathsome: Arousing Loathing;Offensive; Ex. Loathsome Smell2739

Lode : Metal-Bearing Vein(long Deposit Of Aore)2740

Loft : Room Or Space Under The Roof; Attic2741

Lofty : Very High2742

Log : Record Of A Voyage Or Flight; Record Of Day-To-Day Activities; Section Of A Trunk; V:2743

Loiter : Hang About/around; Stand Idly About; Linger2744

Loll : Lounge About2745

Loll : Lounge About2746

Longevity : Long Life; Long Duration2747

Lookout : Act Of Keeping Watch; High PlaceCommanding A Wide View; Person Who Keepwatch2748

Loom : Appear Or Take Shape (usually Iaenlarged,Indistinct, Or Distorted Form); Ex. The Shadow Of TheGallows Loomed Threateningly. N: Apparatus For Making

2749

Loquacious : Talkative2750

Lottery : Contest In Which Winnerare Selected In ADrawing Of Lots2751

Lottery : Contest In Which Winnerare Selected In ADrawing Of Lots2752

Lounge : Stand, Sit, Or Lie In A Lazy, Relaxed Way2753

Lout : Clumsy Person; Adj. Loutish; Cf. FromCountrysides ?2754

Low : Moo; Make The Sound Of A Cow2755

Lubricate : Apply A Lubricant To; N: Lubricant: SubstanceThat Reducefriction2756

Lucid : Easily Understood; Clear; Intelligible; N: Lucidity2757

Lucrative : Profitable2758




Lucre : Money; Profit; Ex. Filthy Lucre2762

Ludicrous : Laughable; Trifling2763

Lugubrious : Mournful2764

Lull : Moment Of Calm; Period Of Reduced Activity; Ex. ALull Ithe Rain; V: Cause To Become Less Active; CauseTo Sleep Or Rest; Ex. Lull The Opponents Into A False

2765

Lumber : Move Heavily Or Clumsily; Ex. The BearLumbered Through The Woods; N: Timber2766

Lumen : Unit Of Light Energy (one Candle's Worth)2767

Luminary : Celebrity; Dignitary2768

Luminous : Shining (esp. Ithe Dark); Issuing Light; Ex.Luminous Paint/road Signs2769

Lunar : Pertaining To The Moon2770

Lunatic : Insane; Ex. Lunatic Asylum2771

Lurid : Wild; Sensational; Graphic; Gruesome; Horrible;Ex. Lurid Details Of The Murder2772

Lurk : Stealthily Lie Iwaiting; Slink; Exist Unperceived2773

Luscious : Pleasing To Taste Or Smell2774

Lush : (of A Plant Or Grass) Growing Very Well2775

Lush : (of A Plant Or Grass) Growing Very Well2776

Luster : Shine; Gloss2777

Lustrous : Shining; Brilliant; Ex. Lustrous Hair2778

Luxuriant : Abundant; Growing Healthily And IlargeAmounts; Excessively Ornate; Rich And Splendid; Fertile;Ex. Luxuriant Forests/prose; Cf. Luxurious, Luxuriate

2779

Luxuriate : Take Pleasure In Great Comfort2780

Luxuriate : Take Pleasure In Great Comfort2781

Macabre : Gruesome; Grisly2782

Mace : Ceremonial Staff Used As A Symbol Of Authority;Clublike Medieval Weapon2783

Macerate : Softeby Soaking Iliquid; Waste Away; Ex.Macerate Powdered Wood To Make Paper2784

Machiavellian : Crafty; Double-Dealing; Of The PoliticalDoctrine Of Machiavelli, Which Holds That Craft AndDeceit Are Justified Ipursuing Political Power

2785

Machinations : Evil Schemes Or Plots; Schemes Or PlotsTo Achieve Aevil End; V: Machinate2786

Maculated : Spotted; Stained; Cf. Immaculate2787

Madrigal : Pastoral Song; Song For Several SingersWithout Instruments2788

Maelstrom : Violent Whirlpool; Violent Or TurbulentSituation; Cf. Stream2789

Magisterial : Authoritative; Imperious; Commanding; Of AMagistrate; Ex. Magisterial Study Of Romalaw; Ex.Magisterial Manner

2790

Magistrate : Official With Power To Administer The Law2791

Magnanimity : Generosity; Adj. Magnanimous: Generous2792

Magnanimous : Generous2793

Magnate : Persoof Prominence Or Influence; Powerful OrInfluential Perso(ibusiness Or Industry); Ex. Oil Magnate2794

Magniloquent : Boastful; Pompous2795

Magnitude : Greatness; Extent2796

Makeshift : Temporary Expedient Or Substitute (in TheCase Of Urgent Need); Ex. Makeshift Shelter2797

Maladroit : Clumsy; Not Skillful; Awkward; Bungling2798

Malady : Illness2799

Malaise : Uneasiness; Vague Feeling Of Ill Health (withoutAny Particular Paior Appearance Of Disease)2800

Malapropism : Comic Misuse Of A Word2801

Malapropos : Inappropriate; Adv:2802

Malapropos : Inappropriate; Adv:2803

Malcontent : Person Dissatisfied With Existing State OfAffairs2804

Malediction : Curse2805

Malefactor : Criminal2806

Malefactor : Criminal2807

Maleficient : Doing Evil; N: Maleficience2808

Malevolent : Wishing Evil2809

Malfeasance : Wrongdoing; Misconduct (by A PublicOfficial)2810

Malicious : Dictated By Hatred Or Spite2811

Malign : Speak Evil Of; Bad-Mouth(criticize Spitefully);Defame; Adj: Harmful; Ex. Malign Influence2812

Malingerer : One Who Feigns Illness To Escape Duty2813

Mall : Public Walk2814

Malleable : Capable Of Being Shaped By Pounding2815

Malodorous : Foul-Smelling2816

Mammal : A Vertebrate Animal Whose Female SucklesIts Young2817

Mammoth : Gigantic2818

Manacle : Restrain; Handcuff2819

Mandate : Order; Charge; Authoritative Command; PowerTo Goveranother Country; Power Giveto A Government;Regiounder Administration; V: Give A Mandate To; Place

2820

Mandatory : Obligatory2821

Maneuver : Strategic Military Or Naval Movement (doneFor Training Purposes); Carefully Planned Process;Stratagem; V: Carry Out A Military Maneuver; Use

2822

Mangle : Tear Or Cut To Pieces; Mutilate Or Disfigure;Ex. Badly Mangled Bodies2823

Mangy : Shabby; Wretched2824

Maniacal : Raving Mad2825

Manifest : Understandable; Clear2826

Manifestation : Outward Demonstration; Manifesting;Indicatioof The Presence Of Something; Ex.Manifestatioof His Pronounced Musical Bent

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Manifesto : Declaration; Statement Of Policy2830

Manifold : Numerous; Varied2831

Manipulate : Operate With One's Hands; Control Or PlayUpo(people, Forces, Etc.) Artfully; Maneuver; Ex. How ToManipulate Publicity And Men; Adj. Manipulative

2832

Mannered : Affected; Not Natural; Ex. Mannered Way OfSpeech2833

Mannerism : Distinctive Behavioral Trait; Affected Style InArt (according To A Set Of Styles)2834

Mantle : Loose Sleevelesouter Garment; Cloak;Something That Coveror Envelops; The Layer Of The EarthBetween The Crust And The Core

2835

Manumit : Emancipate; Free From Bondage2836

Mar : Spoil The Appearance Of2837

Maraud : Move In Search Of Plunder; Ex. Marauding Army2838

Margin : Border; Room; Allowance Beyond What Ineeded;Ex. Margin Of Safety2839

Marginal : Of A Margin; Barely Within A Limit; Ex.Marginal Effect/writing Ability2840

Maritime : Bordering On(adjacent To) The Sea; Nautical;Of The Ships Or The Sea; Ex. Maritime Provinces2841

Marked : Noticeable; Targeted For Vengeance Or Attack;Ex. Marked Improvement/man2842

Maroon : Leave Helpleson A Deserted Island Or Coast;Adj. Red Brown2843

Marred : Damaged; Disfigured2844

Marrow : Soft Tissue Filling The Bones2845

Marshal : Put Iorder; Guide Ceremoniously To The CorrectPlace; Ex. Marshal The Childreinto The Museum; N:Military Officer; Official

2846

Marsupial : One Of A Family Of Mammals That NurseTheir Offspring Ia Pouch(pocket Of Skior Leather); Cf.Kangaroo, Opossum, Wombat

2847

Martial : Warlike; Of War; Ex. Martial Art/law2848

Martinet : Strict Disciplinarian2849

Martyr : One Who Voluntarily Suffers Death For His OrHer Religion Or Cause; Great Sufferer; Ex. Martyr To HisRheumatism

2850

Mash : Crush Into Mash; Convert Into Mash; N: Mixture OfGround Grain And Nutrientfed To Livestock And Fowl2851

Masochist : Person Who Enjoys His Own Pain2852

Mason : One Who Buildor Workwith Stone Or Brick; N:Masonry: Work Of A Mason; Stonework Or Brickwork2853

Masticate : Chew2854

Mat : Not Shiny; Matte; Having A Dull Finish; N: FlatPiece Of Material Used Aa Floor Covering; V:2855

Mat : Not Shiny; Matte; Having A Dull Finish; N: FlatPiece Of Material Used Aa Floor Covering; V:2856

Materialism : Preoccupation With Physical Comforts AndThings2857

Maternal : Motherly2858

Maternal : Motherly2859

Matinee : Dramatic Or Musical Performance Given In TheAfternoon2860

Matriarch : Woman Who Rules A Family Or Larger SocialGroup2861

Matricide : Murder Of A Mother By A Child2862

Matricide : Murder Of A Mother By A Child2863

Matriculate : Enroll (icollege Or Graduate School); Cf.Matrix2864

Matrimony : State Of Being Married2865

Matrix : Mold Or Die2866

Maudlin : Effusively Sentimental2867

Maul : Handle Roughly2868

Mausoleum : Monumental Tomb2869

Mauve : Pale Purple2870

Maverick : Rebel; Nonconformist2871

Mawkish : Sickening; Insipid2872

Maxim : Proverb; A Truth Pithily Stated2873

Mayhem : An Injury To Body2874

Meager : Scantly; Inadequate2875

Mealymouthed : Indirect Ispeech (whesomethingUnpleasant Must Be Said); Hypocritical; Evasive2876

Meander : Wind Or Turiits Course; Follow A Winding OrTurning Course; Move Aimlessly And Idly2877

Meddlesome : Interfering2878

Mediate : Settle A Dispute Through The Services Of AnOutsider2879

Mediocre : Ordinary; Commonplace; Neither Good NorBad2880

Medium : Element That Is A Creature's NaturalEnvironment; Nutrient Setting In Which MicroorganismsAre Cultivated; Appropriate Occupation Or Means Of

2881

Medley : Mixture2882

Meek : Submissive; Patient And Long-Suffering2883

Megalomania : Mania For Doing Grandiose Things2884

Megalomania : Mania For Doing Grandiose Things2885

Melancholy : Gloomy; Morose; Blue; N: Adj. Melancholic;Cf. Melancholia2886

Melange : Medley; Miscellany2887

Melee : Fight2888

Mellifluous : Flowing Smoothly; Smooth2889

Memoir : Memoirs; Autobiography; Biography2890

Memorial : Something, Such Aa Monument Or Holiday,Intended To Honor The Memory Of A Person Or Event;Adj: Commemorative

2891

Memorialize : Commemorate2892

Menace : Threat; V: Threaten2893

Mendicant : Beggar2894

Menial : Suitable For Servants; Lowly; Mean; N: SomeoneWho Does Menial Work (esp. Servant Ia House)2895

Mentor : Counselor; Teacher2896

Mercenary : Interested In Money Or Gain2897

Mercurial : Capricious; Quick And Changing; Fickle;Containing The Element Mercury; Ex. Mercurial Temper;Cf. Mood

2898

Meretricious : Flashy; Tawdry2899

Merit : Deserve; Adj. Meritorious: Deserving Reward OrPraise2900

Merit : Good Quality Deserving Praise; Merits: Aspect OfCharacter Or Behavior Deserving Approval Or Disapproval;Ex. Judge Each Plan On Itown Merits; V: Deserve; Earn

2901

Mesa : High, Flat-Topped Hill2902

Mesmerize : Hypnotize2903

Metallurgical : Pertaining To The Art Of Removing MetalsFrom Ores2904

Metamorphosis : Change Of Form; Ex. Metamorphosis OfCaterpillar To Butterfly; V: Metamorphose: Change ByMetamorphosis

2905

Metaphor : Implied Comparison2906

Metaphysical : Pertaining To Speculative Philosophy2907

Mete : Measure; Distribute; Administer; Ex. Mete OutJustice/punishment2908

Mete : Measure; Distribute; Administer; Ex. Mete OutJustice/punishment2909

Meteoric : Like A Meteor; Swift; Momentarily Brilliant; Ex.Meteoric Rise To Fame; N: Meteor2910

Meter : Arrangement Of Wordin The Form Of Poetry (byAccentual Rhythm)2911

Methodical : Systematic; N: Method: Systematic MethodOf Procedure2912

Methodical : Systematic; N: Method: Systematic MethodOf Procedure2913

Methodological : Systematic2914

Meticulous : Excessively Careful; Painstaking;Scrupulous2915

Metrical : Metric; Written In The Form Of Poetry; Ex.Metrical Translation Of Homer2916

Metropolis : Large City2917

Mettle : Courage; Spirit2918

Miasma : Swamp Gas; Odor Of Decaying Matter2919

Microcosm : Small Representative World; World InMiniature; Ex. Microcosm Of English Society2920

Mien : Demeanor; Bearing2921

Mignon : A Servile Dependent2922

Migrant : Changing Its Habitat; Wandering; Ex. MigrantBirds/workers; N: One That Migrates2923

Migratory : Wandering2924

Milieu : Social Environment; Means Of Expression; Ex.Feel Out Of One's Milieu; Ex. His Proper Milieu IsWatercolor.

2925

Militate : Work Against2926

Militia : Army Composed Of Ordinary Citizenrather ThanProfessional Soldiers2927

Millennium : Thousand-Year Period2928

Mime : Pantomime(act Without Dialogue); Mimicry;Mimer; V: Mimic; Pantomime2929

Mime : Pantomime(act Without Dialogue); Mimicry;Mimer; V: Mimic; Pantomime2930

Mimicry : Imitation2931

Minaret : Slender Tower Attached To A Mosque2932

Minatory : Menacing; Threatening2933

Mincing : Affectedly Dainty(delicate); V: Mince: Cut (esp.Meat) Into Very Small Pieces; Walk With ExaggeratedPrimness; Walk Iaunnatural Way, Taking Little Short

2934

Mingle : Mix Together In Close Association2935

Miniature : Small Model; Small Painting; Adj: Small2936

Minion : Servile Dependent; Obsequious Follower2937

Minuscule : Extremely Small2938

Minuscule : Extremely Small2939

Minute : Extremely Small2940

Minutiae : Petty Details2941

Mirage : Unreal Reflection; Optical Illusion2942

Mire : Entangle; Stick Iswampy Ground; Stick Or SinkImire; N: Bog; Deep Mud; Ex. Sucked Deeper Into TheMire

2943

Mirth : Merriment; Laughter2944

Misadventure : Mischance; Ill Luck; Ex. Death ByMisadventure2945

Misapprehenison : Error; Misunderstanding2946

Miscegenation : Intermarriage Between Races2947

Miscellaneous : Made Up Of A Variety Of Parts2948

Miscellany : Mixture Of Writings On Various Subjects2949

Mischief : Behavior (of Children) Causing Trouble With NoSeriouharm; Damage; Harm; Ex. Mischief To The Crops;Adj. Mischievous: Causing Mischief; Playfully

2950

Misconduct : Immoral Behavior; Bad Management; V:2951

Misconstrue : Interpret Incorrectly; Misjudge2952

Miscreant : Wretch; Wrongdoer; Villain; Ex. Kindness ToThe Miscreant; Cf. Believe2953

Misdemeanor : Minor Crime2954

Misdemeanor : Minor Crime2955

Miserly : Stingy; Mean2956

Misgivings : Doubts2957

Mishap : Accident2958

Misnomer : Wrong Name; Incorrect Designation2959

Misogamy : Hatred Of Marriage2960

Misogamy : Hatred Of Marriage2961

Misogynist : Hater Of Women2962

Missile : Object To Be Thrown Or Projected2963

Mite : Very Small Object Or Creature; Small Coin2964

Mite : Very Small Object Or Creature; Small Coin2965

Mitigate : Appease; Moderate; Make Or Become Less InForce Or Intensity2966

Mnemonic : Pertaining To Memory2967

Mobile : Movable; Not Fixed2968

Mock : Ridicule; Deride2969

Mode : Prevailing Style; Current Fashion; Manner; Way OfDoing Something; Ex. In The Latest Mode; Ex. SimpleMode Of Life

2970

Modicum : Limited Quantity; Small Amount; Ex. He DoesNot Have A Modicum Of Sense; Cf. Moderate2971

Modicum : Limited Quantity; Small Amount; Ex. He DoesNot Have A Modicum Of Sense; Cf. Moderate2972

Modish : Fashionable2973

Modulate : Tone Dowiintensity; Change The Intensity OrTone Of; Regulate; Change From One Musical Key ToAnother; Ex. Modulate From E To G

2974

Modulate : Tone Dowiintensity; Change The Intensity OrTone Of; Regulate; Change From One Musical Key ToAnother; Ex. Modulate From E To G

2975

Modulation : Toning Down; Changing From One Key ToAnother2976

Mogul : Powerful Person2977

Molecule : The Smallest Part Of A HomogeneousSubstance In Chemistry2978

Mollify : Soothe2979

Mollify : Soothe2980

Mollycoddle : Pamper; Coddle; Baby; Indulge Excessively2981

Mollycoddle : Pamper; Coddle; Baby; Indulge Excessively2982

Molt : Shed Or Cast Off Hair Of Feathers2983

Molten : Melted; Ex. Moltelava2984

Molten : Melted2985

Momentous : Very Important2986

Monarchy : Government Under A Single Ruler2987

Monastic : Related To Monks2988

Monetary : Pertaining To Money2989

Mongrel : Plant Or Animal (esp. A Dog) Of Mixed Breed;Adj.2990

Monochromatic : Having Only One Color2991

Monochrome : Painting In Only One Color; Adj.2992

Monochrome : Painting In Only One Color; Adj.2993

Monogram : Design Composed Of One Or More Initialof AName; V:2994

Monograph : Scholarly Article2995

Monolithic : Solidly Uniform; Unyielding2996

Monotheism : Belief In One God2997

Monotheism : Belief In One God2998

Monotony : Sameness Leading To Boredom2999

Monumental : Massive3000

Moodiness : Fits Of Depression Or Gloom3001

Moor : Marshy Wasteland3002

Moot : Debatable3003

Moratorium : Legal Delay Of Payment Or Action; Ex.Declare Moratorium Othe Building Of New Houses3004

Morbid : Giveto Unwholesome Or Unhealthy Thought;Moody; Characteristic Of Disease; Ex. Morbid Curiosity;N: Morbidity; Cf. Disease

3005

Morbid : Giveto Unwholesome Or Unhealthy Thought;Moody; Characteristic Of Disease; Ex. Morbid Curiosity;N: Morbidity; Cf. Disease

3006

Mordant : Biting; Sarcastic; Stinging; (apprec.) Incisive;Cutting; Ex. Mordant Pen/wit3007

Mores : Conventions; Moral Standards; Moral Customs3008

Morgue : Mortuary; Place Where Bodieare Kept BeforeBurial Or Cremation3009

Moribund : At The Point Of Death3010

Morose : Ill-Humored; Sullen3011

Mortar : Vessel In Which Substanceare Crushed With APestle3012

Mortar : Vessel In Which Substanceare Crushed With APestle3013

Mortician : Undertaken3014

Mortify : Humiliate By Embarrassing Excessively; Shame;Punish The Flesh; Discipline (one's Body) By Self-Denial;Ex. Mortified By Her Blunder; Ex. Mortify The Flesh; Cf.

3015

Mote : Small Speck3016

Motif : Theme; Recurrent Thematic Element Ia Musical OrLiterary Work; Single Or Repeated Pattern; Figure3017

Motility : Ability To Move Spontaneously; Adj. Motile:Moving Spontaneously3018

Motley : Parti-Colored; Mixed3019

Mottled : Blotched Icoloring; Spotted; Ex. Mottled Face;V: Mottle: Mark With Blotches Of Different Colors3020

Motto : Brief Statement Used To Expresa Principle3021

Mountebank : Charlatan; Boastful Pretender3022

Muddle : Confuse; Mix Up3023

Muggy : Warm And Damp3024

Mulct : Defraud A Persoof Something; Swindle; Ex. MulctThe Boy Of His Legacy3025

Multifarious : Varied; Greatly Diversified; Ex. MultifariousActivities3026

Multiform : Having Many Forms3027

Multilingual : Having Many Languages; Fluent In SeveralLanguages3028

Multiplicity : State Of Being Numerous Or Multiple; LargeNumber; Ex. Multiplicity Of Details; Adj. Multiple: Of MoreThan One Element

3029

Mundane : Worldly As Opposed To Spiritual; Everyday; OfThe Ordinary; Ex. Mundane Existence; Cf. World3030

Munificent : Very Generous In Giving; Ex. MunificentBenefactor; N: Munificence3031

Mural : Wall Painting3032

Murkiness : Darkness; Gloom3033

Murky : Dark And Gloomy; Thick With Fog; Vague; Ex.Murky Night/fog; N: Murk: Partial Or Complete Darkness;Gloom

3034

Murmur : Low, Indistinct, Continuousound; V: Cf. Mumble3035

Muse : Ponder3036

Muster : Gather; Assemble (troops); Ex. Muster Up One'sStrength For The Ordeal; N:3037

Musty : Stale; Spoiled By Age3038

Mutable : Changing In Form; Fickle3039

Mutable : Changing In Form; Fickle3040

Mute : Silent; Without Speech; Not Pronounced; UnableTo Speak; N: One Who Iincapable Of Speech; V: SoftenThe Sound, Color, Shade Of

3041

Muted : Silent; Muffled; Toned Down; Ex. Muted TrafficNoise3042

Mutilate : Maim; Injure Lastingly; Deprive Of A Limb OrAessential Part3043

Mutinous : Unruly; Rebellious; Ex. Mutinous Teenagers;N: Mutiny: Operebellion; Cf. Mutineer3044

Mutter : Utter (complaining Words) Indistinctly In LowTones3045

Myopic : Nearsighted3046

Myopic : Nearsighted3047

Myriad : Very Large Number3048

Mystic : Of Hidden Meaning And Spiritual Power; Ex.Mystic Ceremonies; N: Cf. Mysticism3049

Nadir : Lowest Point; Point Othe Celestial SphereDiametrically Opposite The Zenith3050

Naivety : Quality Of Being Unsophisticated3051

Narcissist : Conceited Person3052

Narrative : Related To Telling A Story; N: NarratedAccount; Story; V: Narrate: Tell (a Story); Cf. Narration3053

Nascent : Incipient; Coming Into Being Or Existence; Ex.Nascent Ability Imusic3054

Natation : Swimming3055

Natty : Neatly Or Smartly Dressed; Dapper; Smart; Ex.Natty Dresser3056

Nausea : Feeling Of Sicknesand Desire To Vomit;Disgust; Cf. Seasickness3057

Nauseate : Cause To Become Sick; Fill With Disgust3058

Nauseous : Causing Nausea; Feeling Nausea3059

Nautical : Pertaining To Ships Or Navigation3060

Nave : Main Body Of A Church3061

Nave : Main Body Of A Church3062

Navigable : (of A Body Of Water) Wide And Deep EnoughTo Allow Ships To Pass Through; (of A Ship Or Aircraft)Able To Be Steered

3063

Nebula : Diffuse Masof Interstellar Dust Or Gas; Galaxy3064

Nebulous : Vague; Hazy; Cloudy; Of A Nebula; Ex.Nebulous Proposal3065

Necromancy : Black Magic; Dealings With The Dead3066

Nefarious : Very Wicked3067

Negate : Cancel Out; Nullify; Cause To Have No Effect;Deny; N: Negation3068

Negation : Denial3069

Negation : Denial3070

Negligence : Carelessness3071

Negligible : So Small, Trifling, Or Unimportant As To BeEasily Disregarded3072

Nemesis : Revenging Agent3073

Neologism : New Or Newly Coined Word Or Phrase3074

Neophyte : Recent Convert; Beginner3075

Nepotism : Favoritism (to A Relative)3076

Nettle : Annoy; Vex3077

Neutral : Impartial; Not Supporting One Side Over Another3078

Nexus : Connection3079

Nib : Beak; Pen Point3080

Nicety : Precision; Accuracy; Minute DistinctioorDifference; Ex. To A Nicety: Exactly; Precisely; Ex.Distinguish Betweeniceties

3081

Nicety : Precision; Accuracy; Minute DistinctioorDifference; Ex. To A Nicety: Exactly; Precisely; Ex.Distinguish Betweeniceties

3082

Niggardly : Meanly Stingy; Parsimonious3083

Niggle : Spend Too Much Time Ominor Points (esp.Whefinding Fault); Find Fault; Ex. Niggle Over Details;Adj. Niggling

3084

Nihilism : Denial Of Traditional Values; AbsoluteSkepticism3085

Nihilist : One Who Considers Traditional Beliefs To BeGroundless And Existence Meaningless; AbsoluteSkeptic; Revolutionary Terrorist; Cf. Nihilism: Belief That

3086

Nimble : Quick In Movement; Agile; Quick InUnderstanding; Ex. Nimble Climber/mind3087

Nip : Snip Off; Stop Something's Growth Or Development;Bite; Make Numb With Cold; Ex. Nip The Plan; Ex. AGuard Dog Nipped The Postman; Ex. Fingers Nipped By

3088

Nirvana : In Buddhist Teachings, The Ideal State In WhichThe Individual Loses Himself In The Attainment OfImpersonal Beatitude

3089

Nocturnal : Done Or Active At Night; Ex. NocturnalAnimals/raids; Cf. Nocturne3090

Noisome : Foul Smelling; Unwholesome3091

Nomadic : Wandering3092

Nomenclature : Terminology; System Of Names3093



Nonchalance : Indifference; Lack Of Concern; Composure;Adj. Nonchalant: Unconcerned; Cool; Indifferent; Ex.Nonchalant Attitude To His Debts

3096

Noncommittal : Neutral; Unpledged; Undecided3097

Nondescript : Undistinctive; Ordinary; Ordinary-Looking;Ex. Nondescript Fellow Ia Crowd3098

Nonentity : Person Of No Importance; Nonexistence3099

Nonplus : Bring To A Halt Confusion3100

Nonsense : Speech Or Writing With No Meaning; FoolishBehavior Or Language; Ex. Make (a) Nonsense Of: Spoil;Cause To Fail

3101

Noose : Loop Formed In A Rope3102

Nostalgia : Homesickness; Longing For The Past; Ex.Nostalgia For The Clothes Of 1920s; Adj. Nostalgic3103

Nostrum : Questionable Medicine3104

Notable : Conspicuous; Worthy Of Note; Remarkable;Important; Distinguished; Noted3105

Notch : V-Shaped Cut In A Surface; V:3106

Nourish : Provide With Food Necessary For Life AndGrowth3107

Nova : Star That Suddenly Becomemuch Brighter AndThen Returnto Itoriginal Brightness3108

Novelty : Something New; Newness3109

Novice : Beginner3110

Noxious : Harmful3111

Nugatory : Worthless; Futile3112

Nugatory : Worthless; Futile3113

Nullify : To Make Invalid3114

Numismatist : Person Who Collects Coins3115

Nuptial : Related To Marriage3116

Nuptial : Related To Marriage3117

Nurse : Suckle; Take Care Of (aa Nurse); Bear In Mind;Ex. Nursing Mother; Ex. Nurse A Hope/grudge AgainstSomeone

3118

Nurture : Bring Up; Feed; Educate3119

Nutrient : Providing Nourishment3120

Nutrition : Procesof Nourishing Or Being Nourished; Cf.Malnutrition3121

Nutrition : Procesof Nourishing Or Being Nourished; Cf.Malnutrition3122

Oaf : Stupid; Awkward Person3123

Oath : Solemn Promise; Blasphemouuse Of SacredWordto Expresstrong Feelings; Swear-Word; Ex. ``forChrist'sake''

3124

Oatmeal : Crushed Oatused For Making Porridge3125

Obeisance : Bow (to Show Respect And Obedience)3126

Obelisk : Tall Column Tapering And Ending A Pyramid3127

Obese : Fat3128

Obfuscate : Confuse; Muddle3129

Obituary : Death Notice3130

Objective : Goal; Aim3131

Objective : Not Influenced By Emotions; Fair3132

Obligatory : Binding; Required3133

Oblique : Indirect; Slanting (deviating From ThePerpendicular Or From A Straight Line); Ex. ObliqueReference

3134

Obliterate : Destroy Completely; Wipe Out; Ex. ObliterateThe Village3135

Oblivion : Forgetfulness3136

Oblivious : Inattentive Or Unmindful; Unaware; WhollyAbsorbed; Forgetful(having The Habit Of Forgetting)3137

Obloquy : Slander; Disgrace; Infamy3138

Obnoxious : Offensive; Disagreeable; Ex. ObnoxiousSmell3139

Obnoxious : Offensive; Disagreeable; Ex. ObnoxiousSmell3140

Obsequious : Slavishly Attentive; Servile; Sycophantic3141

Obsequy : Funeral Ceremony3142

Obsession : Fixed Idea; Continued Brooding3143

Obsessive : Related To Thinking About SomethingConstantly; Of An Obsession; Preoccupying; N:Obsession: Compulsive Preoccupation With A Fixed Idea;

3144

Obsolete : Outmoded3145

Obstetrician : Physician Specializing In Delivery OfBabies3146

Obstinate : Stubborn; Hard To Control Or Treat; Ex.Obstinate Cough; N: Obstinacy3147

Obstinate : Stubborn3148

Obstreperous : Boisterous; Noisy3149

Obtrusive : Pushed Forward3150

Obtuse : Blunt; Stupid3151

Obviate : Make Unnecessary; Get Rid Of; Ex. Obviate TheNeed3152

Obviate : Make Unnecessary; Get Rid Of; Ex. Obviate TheNeed3153

Occident : The West3154

Occlude : Shut; Close; Obstruct; Ex. A Blood ClotOccluded Aartery.3155

Occlude : Shut; Close; Obstruct; Ex. A Blood ClotOccluded Aartery.3156

Occult : Mysterious; Secret; Supernatural3157

Oculist : Physician Who Specializes In Treatment Of TheEyes3158

Odds : Chances; Probability; Disagreement; Ex. TheOddare That It Will Rain. Ex. At Oddwith3159

Odious : Hateful3160

Odious : Arousing Strong Dislike; Hateful(causing Hatred);Vile3161

Odium : Repugnance; Dislike3162

Odoriferous : Giving Off An Odor3163

Odorous : Having An Odor3164

Odyssey : Long, Eventful Journey3165

Offhand : Casual; Done Without Prior Thought OrPreparation3166

Ogle : Look At Amorously; Make Eyes At; Ex. OldMeogling Young Girls3167

Olfactory : Concerning The Sense Of Smell3168

Ominous : Threatening3169

Omnipotent : All-Powerful3170

Omnipresent : Universally Present; Ubiquitous3171

Omniscient : All-Knowing3172

Omnivorous : Eating Both Plant And Animal Food;Devouring Everything3173

Onerous : Burdensome3174

Onomatopoeia : Words Formed In Imitation Of NaturalSounds3175

Onslaught : Vicious Assault; Fierce Attack; Ex.Unexpected Onslaught Of The Enemy3176

Onus : Burden; Responsibility3177

Ooze : (of A Thick Liquid) Pasor Flow Slowly; N: Mud OrThick Liquid Aat The Bottom Of A River3178

Ooze : (of A Thick Liquid) Pasor Flow Slowly; N: Mud OrThick Liquid Aat The Bottom Of A River3179

Opalescent : Iridescent3180

Opalescent : Iridescent3181

Opaque : Dark; Not Transparent3182

Opiate : Sleep Producer; Deadener Of Pain3183

Opportune : Timely; Well Chosen3184

Opportunist : Individual Who Sacrifices Principles ForExpediency By Taking Advantage Of The Circumstances3185

Optician : Maker And Seller Of Eyeglasses3186

Optimum : Most Favorable3187

Optional : Not Compulsory; Left To One's Choice3188

Optometrist : One Who Fits Glasses To Remedy VisualDefects3189

Opulence : Wealth3190

Oracular : Foretelling; Mysterious3191

Oratorio : Dramatic Poem Set To Music3192

Ordain : Command; Arrange; Consecrate3193

Ordeal : Severe Trial Or Affliction; Difficult Experience;Trial(test Of Patience Or Endurance); Affliction3194

Ordeal : Severe Trial Or Affliction; Difficult Experience;Trial(test Of Patience Or Endurance); Affliction3195

Ordinance : Decree3196

Ordination : Ceremony Conferring Holy Orders; CeremonyOf Ordaining A Priest3197

Orgy : Wild Drunkerevelry; Unrestrained IndulgenceIaactivity; Ex. Orgy Of Shopping3198

Orient : Get One's Bearings; Adjust3199

Orientation : Act Of Finding Oneself In Society3200

Ornate : Excessively Decorated3201

Ornithologist : Scientific Student Of Birds3202

Ornithology : Study Of Birds3203

Orthodox : Traditional; Conservative In Belief3204

Orthodox : Traditional; Conservative In Belief3205

Orthography : Correct Spelling3206

Ossify : Change Or Harden Into Bone3207

Ostensible : Apparent; Appearing As Such;Professed(pretended); Pretended; Ex. Ostensible PurposeOf The Expedition

3208

Ostentatious : Showy; Pretentious3209

Ostentatious : Showy; Pretentious3210

Ostracize : Banish From A Group; Exclude From PublicFavor; Ban; Ex. His Friends Ostracized Him. N:Ostracism

3211

Ostracize : Banish From A Group; Exclude From PublicFavor; Ban; Ex. His Friends Ostracized Him. N:Ostracism

3212

Oust : Expel; Drive Out3213

Outcast : One That Habeen Excluded From A Society;Adj.3214

Outfit : Clothing Or Equipment For A Special Purpose;Ex. Cowboy Outfit3215

Outlandish : Bizarre; Peculiar; Unconventional3216

Outlaw : Fugitive From The Law (excluded From LegalProtection); V: Declare (someone) To Be An Outlaw;Deprive Of The Protection Of The Law; Declare Illegal; Ex.

3217

Outlook : Point Of View; View From A Particular Place;Expectation For The Future; Prospect; Ex. Outlook OnLife; Ex. Pleasing Outlook; Ex. Weather Outlook

3218

Outmoded : No Longer In Fashion Or Use; No LongerStylish; Old-Fashioned3219

Outrage : Act Of Extreme Violence Or Viciousness;Resentful Anger; V: Commit An Outrage On; ProduceAnger In; Adj. Outrageous: Offensive

3220

Outskirts : Fringes; Outer Borders (as Of A City); Ex.Outskirts Of Boston3221

Outspoken : Candid; Blunt3222

Outstrip : Outrun; Surpass; Outdo3223

Overbearing : Bossy; Domineering And Arrogant;Decisively Important; Ex. Overbearing Manner/importance;V: Overbear: Dominate

3224

Overblown : Inflated; Exaggerated3225

Oversee : Watch Over And Direct; Supervise; N:Oversight: Unintentional Failure To Notice Or DoSomething; Supervision

3226

Overt : Open To View ; No Secret3227

Overthrow : Topple; N:3228

Overture : Musical Introduction To A Long Musical Piece;First Offer Or Proposal (to Begin Talkin The Hope OfReaching An Agreement); Ex. Overturefor Peace

3229

Overturn : Turn Over; Capsize; Topple3230

Overwhelm : (of Water) Cover Completely; DefeatCompletely By Much Greater Force; Ex. Overwhelmed ByGrief

3231

Overwrought : Nervous Or Excited; Extremely Agitated;Hysterical; Wrought-Up; Cf. Wrought: Made Or Done3232

Ovoid : Egg-Shaped3233

Pachyderm : Thick-Skinned Animal3234

Pacify : Soothe; Make Calm Or Quiet; Subdue; BringPeace To3235

Padre : Chaplain (in The Armed Forces)3236

Paean : Song Of Praise Or Joy; Ex. Paeans CelebratingThe Victory3237

Painstaking : Showing Hard Work; Taking Great Care3238

Palatable : Agreeable; Pleasing To The Taste3239

Palate : Roof Of The Mouth; Sense Of The Taste3240

Paleontology : Study Of Prehistoric Life Or Fossils; Cf.Paleo-: Ancient Or Prehistoric; Ex. Paleography: Study OfAncient Writtedocuments

3241

Palette : Board On Which Painter Mixes Pigments3242

Palimpsest : Parchment Or Piece Of Writing MaterialUsed For Second Time After Original Writing HasBeeerased

3243

Palimpsest : Parchment Or Piece Of Writing MaterialUsed For Second Time After Original Writing HasBeeerased

3244

Pall : Grow Tiresome3245

Pallet : Small Poor Bed; Ex. Straw Pallet3246

Pallid : Pale; Wan; Ex. Pallid Complexion3247

Palm : Conceal In The Palm Of The Hand; Palm Off:Pasoff; Ex. Palm Off Some Bad Orangeonto The Lady/thePainting Aa Real Renoir

3248

Palpable : Tangible; (of Something Bad) EasilyPerceptible; Obvious; Ex. Palpable Blunder3249

Palpitate : Throb; Beat Rapidly; Flutter; Tremble; Ex. HerHeart Begato Palpitate.3250

Paltry : Insignificant; Petty; Trifling; Contemptible; Ex.Paltry Sum; Cf. Trash3251

Pan : Criticize Harshly3252

Panacea : Cure-All; Remedy For All Diseases3253

Panache : Flair; Manner Of Doing Things Without AnyDifficulty (causing Admiration); Flamboyance; Bunch OfFeathers (oa Helmet); Ex. With Great Panache; Cf.

3254

Pandemic : Widespread; Affecting The Majority Of People3255

Pandemonium : Wild Tumult(commotion); Wild NoisyDisorder; Cf. Paradise Lost3256




Pander : Cater To The Low Desires Of Others3260

Panegyric : Formal Praise; Encomium; Ex. I Don'tDeserve Such Panegyrics.3261

Pang : Sudden Sharp Feeling Of Pain3262

Pang : Sudden Sharp Feeling Of Pain3263

Panorama : Comprehensive View; Unobstructed View InAll Directions3264

Papyrus : Ancient Paper Made From Stem Of PapyrusPlant3265

Parable : Short, Simple Story Teaching A Moral3266

Paradigm : Model; Example; Pattern3267

Paradox : Statement That Looks False But Is ActuallyCorrect3268

Paragon : Model Of Perfection; Ex. Paragon Of Virtue3269

Parallel : Similar; Analogous; Corresponding; N: ParallelLine; Person Or Thing That Iparallel (to Another);Similarity; Ex. Know Of No Parallel To The Case; Ex.

3270

Parallelism : State Of Being Parallel; Similarity3271

Parameter : Limit; Independent Variable; Ex. ParametersOf The Problem; Ex. Withithe Parameters Of The Budget3272

Paramount : Foremost In Importance; Supreme; Cf. Para-:Beyond; Above; Ex. Paranormal3273

Paramour : Illicit Lover3274

Paranoia : Chronic Form Of Insanity Marked By Delusions3275

Paranoiac : Mentally Unsound Person Suffering FromDelusions3276




Paraphrase : Restate A Passage In One's Own WordsWhile Retaining The Thought Of The Author3280

Parasite : Animal Or Plant Living On Another; Toady;Sycophant3281

Parched : Extremely Dry; Very Thirsty3282

Parched : Extremely Dry; Very Thirsty3283

Parchment : Writing Material Made From The Skin Of ASheep Or Goat3284

Pare : Cut Away The Outer Covering Or Skin Of (with AKnife); Trim; Ex. Pare Apples/expenses3285

Pariah : Social Outcast; Ex. Mariah The Pariah3286

Parish : Area In The Care Of A Single Priest And ServedBy One Main Church3287

Parity : Equality; Close Resemblance3288

Parlance : Language; Manner Of Speaking; Idiom; Ex.Ilegal/commoparlance3289

Parley : Conference3290

Parley : Conference3291

Parochial : Narrow In Outlook; Provincial; Related ToParishes3292

Parody : Humorous Imitation; Travesty3293

Parody : Humorous Imitation; Travesty3294

Paroxysm : Fit Or Attack Of Pain, Laughter, Rage3295

Parquet : Floor Made Of Wood Strips Inlaid Ia MosaicLike Pattern; Cf. Strip: Long Narrow Piece3296

Parry : Ward Off A Blow3297

Parry : Ward Off A Blow; Deflect; Ex. He Parried TheUnwelcome Question Very Skillfully; N:3298

Parsimonious : Stingy; Excessively Frugal3299

Parsimonious : Stingy; Excessively Frugal3300

Parsimony : Stinginess; Excessive Frugality; Adj.Parsimonious3301

Partial : Incomplete; Biased; Having A Liking ForSomething3302

Partiality : Inclination; Bias3303

Partisan : One-Sided; Prejudiced; Committed To A Party3304

Partition : Divide Into Parts3305

Partition : Divide Into Parts3306

Pass_off : Present Falsely; Represent Falsely To Be3307

Passe : Old-Fashioned; Past The Prime3308

Passive : Not Active; Acted Upon3309

Past : Old-Fashioned; Past The Prime3310

Paste : Smooth Viscoumixture Aof Flour(powder Made ByCrushing Grain) And Water (used Aan Adhesive); V:Cause To Adhere By Applying Paste

3311

Pastiche : Imitation Of Another's Style In MusicalComposition Or Writing3312

Pastoral : Rural3313

Pastry : Paste Of Flour And Water (eaten When Baked)3314

Patent : Obvious; Easily Seen; Open For The Public ToRead; Of Or Protected By A Patent; Ex. Patent ToEveryone; N:

3315

Pathetic : Causing Sadness, Compassion, Pity; Touching3316

Pathological : Pertaining To Disease3317

Pathological : Pertaining To Disease3318

Pathos : Tender Sorrow; Pity; Quality Iart Or LiteratureThat Produces These Feelings; Ex. Pathos That RunsThrough The Novel

3319

Patois : Local Or Provincial Dialect3320

Patriarch : Father And Ruler Of A Family Or Tribe3321

Patrician : Noble; Aristocratic3322

Patrimony : Property Inherited From A Father3323

Patronize : Support; Act Superior Toward3324

Paucity : Scarcity3325

Pauper : Very Poor Person3326

Pauper : Very Poor Person3327

Peccadillo : Slight Offense3328

Pecuniary : Pertaining To Money3329

Pedagogue : Teacher; Dull And Formal Teacher3330

Pedagogy : Teaching; Art Of Education3331

Pedant : Scholar Who Overemphasizes Book LearningAnd Technicalities3332

Pedant : Scholar Who Overemphasizes Book LearningAnd Technicalities3333

Pedantic : Bookish; Showing Off Learning; Marked ByAexcessive Ostentatious Concerfor Book Learning; N:Pedantry

3334

Peddle : Travel About Selling (wares); Cf. Foot3335

Pedestal : Support Or Base Afor A Pillar Or Statue3336

Pedestrian : Ordinary; Dull; Unimaginative(lackingIimagination); Going Ofoot; Ex. Pedestriaprose; N:3337

Pedigree : Line Of Ancestors; Ancestry; Lineage; Adj. (ofAn Animal) Descended From Of A Chosen Family; Ex.Pedigree Dog; Cf. Crane'foot

3338

Pediment : Triangular Part Above Columns In GreekBuildings3339

Peerless : Having No Equal; Incomparable3340

Peevish : Bad-Tempered; Irritable; V: Peeve: Make Angry3341

Pell-Mell : Iconfusion; Disorderly; Ex. Dash Pell-Mell3342

Pellucid : Transparent; Limpid; Easy To Understand3343

Pen : Fenced Enclosure For Animals; Confining Space;Ex. Sheep Pen; V: Confine In A Pen; Enclose3344

Penance : Self-Imposed Punishment For Sin; Ex. DoPenance For One's Sins; Cf. Penitent3345

Penchant : Strong Inclination; Strong Liking (esp. ForSomething That Is Disapproved Of By Other People); Ex.Penchant For Fast Cars

3346

Pendant : Hanging Down From Something3347

Pendant : Hanging Down From Something3348

Pending : Not Yet Decided Or Settled; Impending; Ex.Pending Decision; Prep. While Awaiting; Until; Ex. DelayThe Decision Pending Hireturn

3349

Pendulous : Hanging; Suspended3350

Penetrate : Enter Into; Pierce; Permeate; See Through;Grasp The Inner Significance Of; Understand3351

Penitent : Repentant3352

Penology : Study Of Prison Management And CriminalRehabilitation3353

Pensive : Dreamily Thoughtful; Thoughtful With A Hint OfSadness3354

Penury : Extreme Poverty3355

Peon : Unskilled Laborer; Drudge3356

Perceptive : Insightful; Aware; Wise3357

Percussion : Striking One Object Against AnotherSharply; Ex. Percussioinstrument; N: Striking Together OfTwo Bodies; Sound Caused By Percussion

3358

Perdition : Damnation; Complete Ruin; Hell3359

Peregrination : Journey3360

Peremptory : Demanding And Leaving No Choice;Imperative; Ex. Peremptory Decree/knock3361

Perennial : Something That Is Continuing Or Recent3362

Perfidious : Basely False3363

Perfidy : Violation Of A Thrust3364

Perforate : Pierce; Put A Hole Through3365

Perfunctory : Done Routinely And With Little Care;Superficial; Not Thorough; Lacking Interest, Care, OrEnthusiasm; Ex. Perfunctory Kiss

3366

Perigee : Point Of Moon's Orbit When It Is Nearest TheEarth; Cf. Apogee3367

Perimeter : Outer Boundary3368

Peripheral : Of A Periphery; Marginal; Outer; Of MinorImportance; Not Central; Ex. Peripheral Nerve/interest3369

Periphery : Edge, Especially Of A Round Surface3370

Perjury : False Testimony While Under Oath3371

Permeable : Porous; Allowing Passage Through3372

Permeate : Pass Through; Spread3373

Permissive : Allowing Much Freedom; Lenient; Ex.Permissive Society3374

Pernicious : Very Harmful; Deadly; Very Destructive; Ex.Pernicious Effect/anemia3375

Peroration : Conclusioof Aoration; Perorating; V: Perorate:Conclude A Speech; Speak At Great Length3376

Perpetrate : Commit An Offense3377

Perpetual : Everlasting3378

Perpetuate : Make Perpetual; Make Something Last ForA Long Time; Preserve From Extinction; N: Perpetuity3379

Perquisite : Any Gain Above Stipulate Salary3380

Persist : Continue In Existence; Last; Continue In ACourse Of Action In Spite Of Opposition; Ex. PersistIn/with Something; Adj. Persistent

3381

Personable : Attractive3382

Personify : Represent (an Inanimate Object) Aa Person;Be The Embodiment Or Perfect Example Of; Ex. SheIevil/patience Personified; N: Personification

3383

Personify : Represent (an Inanimate Object) Aa Person;Be The Embodiment Or Perfect Example Of; Ex. SheIevil/patience Personified; N: Personification

3384

Perspicacious : Having Insight; Penetrating; Astute3385

Perspicuity : Clearness Of Expression; Freedom FromAmbiguity3386

Perspicuous : (of Something) Plainly Expressed; Easy ToUnderstand; Ex. Perspicuous Comments3387

Pert : (esp. Of A Girl Or Young Woman) Impertinent;Forward; Trim; Jaunty; Ex. Pert Young Miss/hat3388

Pertinacious : Stubborn; Persistent3389

Pertinent : Suitable; To The Point3390

Perturb : Disturb Greatly3391

Perturbation : Agitation3392

Perusal : Reading3393

Peruse : Read Through With Care;3394

Pervasive : Spread Throughout; Permeating3395

Perverse : Stubborn; Intractable3396

Perversion : Corruption; Turning From Right To Wrong3397

Perversity : Stubborn Maintenance Of A Wrong Cause3398

Pervert : Corrupt; Turn From Right To Wrong; Misuse; Ex.Perverted Sexual Desire/scientific Knowledge; N: PersonWhose Sexual Behavior Inot Natural

3399

Pessimism : Belief That Life Is Basically Bad And Evil;Gloominess3400

Pestilential : Causing Plague; Baneful3401

Pestle : Tool For Mashing Or Grinding Substances IaHard Bowl Or Mortar3402

Petrify : Turn To Stone; Cause To Become Stonelike;Stuor Paralyze3403

Petty : Trivial; Unimportant; Very Small3404

Petulant : Touchy, Peevish3405

Phalanx : Formation Of Infantry Carrying OverlappingShieldand Long Spears; Group Of Men Packed Together(for Attack Or Defense)

3406

Pharisaical : Pertaining To The Pharisees, Who PaidScrupulous Attention To The Tradition; Self-Righteous;Hypocritical

3407

Pharisee : Pharisee: Member Of An Ancient Jewish GroupThat Emphasized Strict Observance Of The Mosaic Law(considering Themselvevery Holy); Hypocritical Self-

3408

Phenomena : Observable Facts; Subjects Of ScientificInvestigation; Sg. Phenomenon: Observable Fact; VeryUnusual Person, Thing, Or Event; Marvel; Wonder; Cf.

3409

Phenomena : Observable Facts; Subjects Of ScientificInvestigation; Sg. Phenomenon: Observable Fact; VeryUnusual Person, Thing, Or Event; Marvel; Wonder; Cf.

3410

Philander : Make Love Lightly; Flirt3411

Philanderer : Faithless Lover; Flirt3412

Philanderer : Faithless Lover; Flirt3413

Philanthropist : Lover Of Mankind; Doer Of Good3414

Philistine : Narrow-Minded Person, Uncultured AndExclusively Interested In Material Gain3415

Philology : Study Of Language3416

Phlegmatic : Calm; Not Easily Disturbed3417

Phobia : Morbid Fear3418

Phoenix : Symbol Of Immortality Or Rebirth; Ex. PhoenixRising From Its Ashes3419

Phylum : Major Classification, Second To Kingdom, OfPlants And Animals; Category Ranking Below A KingdomAnd Above A Class; Division

3420

Physiognomy : Face3421

Picaresque : Pertaining To Rogues In Literature3422

Picaresque : Pertaining To Rogues In Literature3423

Piebald : Of Different Colors; Mottled; Spotted IdifferentColors (esp. Iblack And White); Ex. Piebald Horse; Cf.Pie+bald

3424

Piecemeal : One Part At A Time; Gradually; Istages; Ex.Read A Novel Piecemeal3425

Pied : Variegated; Multicolored3426

Piety : Religious Devotion; Godliness3427

Pigment : Coloring Matter (usually Powder To Be MixedWith Water Or Oil)3428

Pillage : Plunder3429

Pillory : Punish By Placing In A Wooden Frame AndSubjecting To Ridicule3430

Pinch : Squeeze Between The Thumb And A Finger, OrOther Edges; Ex. I Had To Pinch Myself To Make Sure IWasn't Dreaming. N: Amount That Can Be Held Between

3431

Pinion : Restrain3432

Pinnacle : Peak; Highest Point; Acme; Ex. Pinnacle OfFame3433

Pious : Devout; Religious; N: Piety3434

Piquant : Pleasantly Tart-Tasting; Spicy; PleasantlyStimulating; Ex. Piquant Situatiowhemy Old EnemyAsked For My Help

3435

Pique : Irritation; Resentment From Wounded Pride (e.G.Loss In A Contest); V: Provoke; Arouse; Annoy; Cause ToFeel Resentment; Ex. Pique Her Curiosity

3436

Piscatorial : Pertaining To Fishing; Cf. Pisces3437

Pitfall : Hidden Danger; Concealed Trap3438

Pith : Core Or Marrow; Spongelike Substance Ithe CenterOf Stems; Essence; Substance3439

Pithy : Concise; Meaty3440

Pittance : Small Allowance Or Wage3441

Pivotal : Crucial; Key; Vital3442

Placebo : Harmless Substance Prescribed As A DummyPill3443

Placid : Peaceful; Calm; Ex. Placid Child/lake3444

Plagiarism : Theft Of Another's Ideas Or Writing PassedOff As Original3445

Plagiarize : Steal Another's Ideas Or Writings And PassThem Off As One's Own; Ex. Ideas Plagiarized From MyArticle; N: Plagiarism; Cf. Kidnap

3446

Plaintive : Expressing Sorrow; Mournful; Ex. PlaintiveSong3447

Plait : Braid; Interwine; Interweave Strands Or Lengths Of;Make By Weaving Strands Together; Ex. Plaited Hair; N:Braided Length As Of Hair Or Fabric; Cf. Pigtail, Ponytail

3448

Plane : Carpenter'tool For Smoothing And Leveling Wood;V: Cf. Flat3449

Plaster : Paste That Hardento A Smooth Solid And IusedFor Coating Walls; V:3450

Plasticity : Ability To Be Molded; Adj. Plastic: Capable OfBeing Shaped Or Molded; Ex. Plastic Material Such AsClay

3451

Platitude : Trite Remark; Commonplace Statement3452

Platonic : Purely Spiritual; Theoretical; Without SensualDesire3453

Plaudit : Praise; Enthusiastic Approval;Round(successioor Series) Of Applause; Adj. Plauditory;Cf. Applaud

3454

Plauditory : Approving; Applauding3455

Plausible : Having A Show Of Truth But Open To Doubt3456

Plebeian : Common; Pertaining To The Common People3457

Plebiscite : Expression Of The Will Of A People By DirectElection3458

Plenary : (of Power) Complete; Full; Fully Attended By AllQualified Members; Ex. Plenary Power3459

Plenipotentiary : Fully Empowered3460

Plenitude : Abundance; Completeness3461

Plethora : Excess; Overabundance; Ex. A Plethora OfExcuses3462

Pliable : Flexible; Easily Influenced; Yielding; Adaptable3463

Pliable : Flexible; Easily Influenced; Yielding; Adaptable3464

Pliant : Flexible; Easily Influenced3465

Plight : Condition, State (especially A Bad State OrCondition); Predicament3466

Plight : Condition, State (especially A Bad State OrCondition); Predicament3467

Ploy : Stratagem To Gain An Advantage; Tactic; Ex.Management Ploy3468

Pluck : Courage; V: Pull Off Or Out; Pull Out The Hair OrFeathers Of; Adj. Plucky: Courageous; Brave3469

Plumage : Feathers Of A Bird;3470



Plumb : Exactly Vertical; N: Weight Othe End Of A Line;V: Examine Very Carefully Or Critically Iorder ToUnderstand; Measure Depth (by Sounding); Ex. Plumb

3473

Plumber : One Who Installand RepairpipeandPlumbing(pipes)3474

Plume : Feather, Esp. Large Or Showy One; SomethingThat Riseinto The Air (like The Shape Of A Feather); Ex.Plume Of Smoke

3475

Plummet : Fall Sharply; Fall Straight Down; Ex. StockPrices Plummeted.3476

Plutocracy : Society Ruled By The Wealthy3477

Podiatrist : Doctor Who Treats Ailments Of The Feet3478

Podium : Pedestal; Raised Platform3479

Poignancy : Quality Of Being Deeply Moving; KeennessOf Emotion; Adj. Poignant: Touching; Deeply Moving; (ofSorrow, Grief, Etc.) Painful; Keenly Distressing To The

3480

Poise : Good Judgment With Composure; Balance; V:Place In A Carefully Balanced Position3481

Polar : Of A Pole; Characterized By Opposite Extremes;Ex. Polar Opposites3482

Polarity : State Of Having Two Opposite Qualities3483

Polarize : Split Into Opposite Extremes Or Camps3484

Polemic : Controversy; Argument In Support Of Point OfView3485

Polemical : Aggressive Iverbal Attack; Disputatious (ratherThasimply Expressing Opinions); A:(polemic);3486

Politic : Expedient; Prudent; Well Devised3487

Polity : (particular Form Of) Political Organization; FormOf Government Of Nation Or State; Ex. Student Polity3488

Polyglot : Speaking Several Languages; Multilingual; Ex.Polyglot Person/society; N:3489

Pomposity : Self-Important Behavior; Acting Like AStuffed Shirt3490

Ponderous : Having Great Weight; Weighty; Unwieldy;Lacking Lightness; Dull; Ex. Ponderous Body/style OfWriting

3491

Ponderous : Having Great Weight; Weighty; Unwieldy;Lacking Lightness; Dull; Ex. Ponderous Body/style OfWriting

3492

Pontifical : Pertaining To A Bishop Or Pope; Pompous OrPretentious; Cf. Pontiff: Pope; Bishop3493

Porous : Full Of Pores; Like A Sieve3494

Porous : Full Of Pores; Like A Sieve3495

Porridge : Soft Food Made By Boiling Oatmeal3496

Portend : Foretell; Presage3497

Portent : Sign; Omen; Forewarning3498

Portent : Sign; Omen; Forewarning3499

Portly : Stately; Stout3500

Pose : Assume A Particular Posture; Put Forward;Present; Affect A Particular Attitude (to Impresothers);Ex. Pose A Threat; N:

3501

Posterity : Descendants; Future Generations; Ex. GoDowto Posterity; Cf. Posterior, Anterior3502

Posthumous : After Death (as Of Child Borafter Father'sDeath Or Book Published After Author's Death); ComingOr Occurring After One's Death; Ex. Posthumous

3503

Postmortem : Autopsy; Adj: Occurring After Death; Of APostmortem3504

Postprandial : After Dinner3505

Postulate : Self-Evident Truth3506

Postulate : Self-Evident Truth3507

Posture : Assume Aaffected Pose; Act Artificially; N:Pose; Attitude3508

Potent : Powerful; Persuasive; Greatly Influential3509

Potentate : Monarch; Sovereign3510

Potentate : Monarch; Sovereign3511

Potion : Dose (of Liquid)3512

Potpourri : Heterogeneous Mixture; Medley3513

Poultice : Soothing Application Applied To Sore AndInflamed Portions Of The Body3514

Practicable : Feasible3515

Practical : Based On Experience; Useful3516

Pragmatic : Practical (as Opposed To Idealistic);Concerned With Practical Worth Or Impact Of Something;Ex. Pragmatic Test Of The Skill

3517

Pragmatist : Practical Person3518

Prance : Move About In A Spirited Manner (proudly AndConfidently)3519

Prance : Move About In A Spirited Manner (proudly AndConfidently)3520

Prank : Mischievous Trick3521

Prate : Speak Foolishly; Boast Idly3522

Prattle : Babble3523

Precarious : Unsafe; Lacking Istability; Uncertain; Risky;Ex. Precarious Living3524

Precedent : Something Preceding In Time Which May BeUsed As An Authority Or Guide For Future Decision3525

Precept : Practical Rule Guiding Conduct; Ex. Mother'sPrecept3526

Precinct : Division Of A City For Election Or PolicePurposes; Precincts: Space That Surrounda Building; Ex.Precinctof The College

3527

Precipitate : Headlong; Rash3528

Precipitous : Steep; Overhasty; Precipitate3529

Precise : Abstract; Concise Summing Up Of Maipoints;Concise Summary Of A Text3530

Precise : Exact3531

Preclude : Make Impossible; Prevent; Exclude; Eliminate3532

Precocious : Advanced In Development3533

Precursor : Forerunner3534

Predator : Predatory Animal Or Bird; Predatory Person;Creature That Seizes And Devours Another Animal;Person Who Robs Or Exploits Others; Adj. Predatory:

3535

Predatory : Plundering3536

Predecessor : Former Occupant Of A Post3537

Predetermine : Determine In Advance; Predestine; SettleOr Decide Beforehand; Influence Markedly3538

Predilection : Partiality; Preference3539

Predispose : Give Ainclinatiotoward (iadvance); MakeSusceptible To; Ex. Predispose People To Certaicancer;3540

Preeminent : Outstanding; Superior3541

Preempt : Prevent Iadvance; Head Off(forestall); ForestallBy Acting First; Appropriate For Oneself Before Others;Supplant; Take The Place Of; Displace; Ex. Preempt Any

3542

Preen : Make Oneself Tidy Iappearance; Feel Self-Satisfactioor Pride; (of A Bird) Smooth Or Clea(feathers)With The Beak; Ex. Preeoneself On; Cf. Prune

3543

Prefatory : Introductory; Of A Preface3544

Prefatory : Introductory; Of A Preface3545

Prefatory : Introductory3546

Prehensile : Capable Of Grasping Or Holding (esp. ByWrapping Around); Ex. Prehensile Tails3547

Prelate : Church Dignitary; Priest Of High PositioitheChurch (esp. Bishop)3548

Prelude : Introduction; Forerunner3549

Prelude : Introduction; Forerunner3550

Premeditate : Plan In Advance; Ex. Premeditated Murder3551

Premise : Assumption; Postulate3552

Premonition : Forewarning3553

Premonitory : Serving To Warn3554

Prepossessing : Attractive; Cf. Preoccupying ?3555

Preposterous : Absurd; Ridiculous3556

Prerogative : Privilege; Unquestionable Right3557

Presage : Foretell3558

Prescience : Ability To Foretell The Future; Knowledge OfActions Before They Occur; Adj. Prescient3559

Presentiment : Premonition; Foreboding3560

Prestige : Impression Produced By Achievements OrReputation3561

Presume : Take For Granted; Assume; ActOverconfidently; Take Liberties; Presume On/upon: TakeUnfair Advantage Of (someone'kindnesor Connection); N:

3562

Presumptuous : Arrogant; Taking Liberties3563

Pretend : Feign; Pretend To: Claim To Possess; MakePretensionto; Ex. I Don't Pretend To Much Expertise; N:Pretense

3564

Pretension : Pretentiousness; Claim (without Foundation);Ex. I Make No Pretensionto Skill Aan Artist.3565

Pretension : Pretentiousness; Claim (without Foundation);Ex. I Make No Pretensionto Skill Aan Artist.3566

Preternatural : Beyond What Is Normal In Nature;Supernatural; Ex. Preternatural Strength/forces3567

Pretext : Excuse3568

Prevail : Be Widespread; Triumph Over; Gaivictory; PrevailOn: Persuade; Induce; Ex. Justice Has Prevailed; Ex.Prevail Osomeone To Do Something

3569

Prevalent : Widespread; Generally Accepted3570

Prevaricate : Lie3571

Prey : Target Of A Hunt; Victim; V: Hunt And Eat AsPrey; Victimize; Ex. Cats Prey On Mice.3572

Prim : Very Precise And Formal; Exceedingly Proper3573

Primal : First In Rank Or Importance; Being First In Time;Original; Ex. Man'primal Innocence3574

Primary : First In Rank Or Importance; Principal; EarliestIn Time; Ex. Primary Stages; N: Cf. First3575

Prime : Period Of Ideal Or Peak Condition; Earliest OrBeginning Stage; Ex. In The Prime Of Life; Ex. Prime OfThe Year(spring); Adj: First In Importance Or Rank; First;

3576

Primogeniture : Seniority By Birth; State Of Being TheFirst-Borchild; Right Of The Eldest Child (to Inherit TheEntire Property Of One Or Both Parents)

3577

Primordial : Existing At The Beginning (of Time);Rudimentary3578

Pristine : Unspoiled; Remaining In A Pure State;Characteristic Of Earlier Times; Primitive; Ex. Old Book InPristine Condition

3579

Pristine : Unspoiled; Remaining In A Pure State;Characteristic Of Earlier Times; Primitive; Ex. Old Book InPristine Condition

3580

Privation : Hardship; Want3581

Privy : Secret; Hidden; Not Public; Made A Participant InSomething Secret; Ex. Privy Chamber Government; Ex.Be Privy To A Discussion; Cf. Private

3582

Probe : Explore With A Probe Or Tools; Investigate; N:Slender Instrument Used To Explore A Wound Or BodyCavity; Device Designed To Investigate An Unknown

3583

Probity : Uprightness; Incorruptibility3584

Problematic : Causing A Problem; Opeto Doubt; Doubtful;Unsettled; Questionable; Ex. Whether The Arena WillEver Be Completed Is Problematic.

3585

Proboscis : Long Snout; Nose3586

Proclivity : Inclination; Natural Tendency3587

Procrastinate : Postpone; Delay3588

Procurement : Obtaining; V: Procure: Obtain By Effort;Obtain (a Prostitute) For Another3589

Prod : Poke; Stir Up; Urge3590

Prodigal : Wasteful; Reckless With Money; Profuse; Ex.A Mind Prodigal Of Ideas; N: Prodigality3591

Prodigy : Marvel; Highly Gifted Child3592

Profane : Violate; Desecrate3593

Profligate : Dissipated; Wasteful; Licentious3594

Profound : Deep; Not Superficial; Complete; Ex. ProfoundThinker/remark/silence/deafness; N: Profundity3595

Profusion : Great Amount; Plenty; Overabundance;Excess; Lavish Expenditure; Ex. Profusion Of Choices;Adj. Profuse: Plentiful; Copious; Giving Or Given

3596

Progenitor : Ancestor3597

Prognosis : Forecasted Course Of A Disease; Prediction3598

Prognosticate : Predict3599

Prohibitive : So High As To Prohibit Purchase Or Use;Tending To Prevent The Purchase Or Use Of Something;Prohibiting; Inclined To Prevent Or Forbid; Ex. Prohibitive

3600

Projectile : Missile3601

Proletarian : Member Of The Working Class3602

Proletarian : Member Of The Working Class3603

Proliferation : Rapid Growth; Spread; Multiplication3604

Prolixity : Tedious Wordiness; Verbosity; Adj. Prolix:Wordy; Verbose; Diffuse3605

Prologue : Introduction (to A Poem Or Play)3606

Prolong : Lengthen; Extend; Draw Out3607

Prominent : Protruding(sticking Out); Conspicuous;Notable; Eminent3608

Promiscuous : Mixed Indiscriminately; Indiscriminate; NotChoosing Carefully; Indiscriminate Ithe Choice Of SexualPartners; Irregular, Particularly Sexually; Ex.

3609

Promontory : Headland3610

Promote : Advance Irank; Advance; Help To Flourish;Advocate; Help Actively Iforming; Publicize Or Popularize;Ex. Milk Promotes Health; Ex. Promote A Match/bill; Ex.

3611

Promote : Advance Irank; Advance; Help To Flourish;Advocate; Help Actively Iforming; Publicize Or Popularize;Ex. Milk Promotes Health; Ex. Promote A Match/bill; Ex.

3612

Promulgate : Make Known By Official Proclamation OrPublication3613

Prong : Pointed Projecting Part3614

Prong : Pointed Projecting Part3615

Pronounced : Distinct; Very Noticeable; Ex. PronouncedLimp3616

Prop : Support Placed Under Or Against Something; V:3617

Propagate : Increase In Number By Producing Young;Multiply; Spread; Ex. Most Plants Propagate By Seed;Ex. Newspaper Propagating Their Ideas

3618

Propellants : Substances Which Propel Or Drive Forward3619

Propensity : Natural Inclination3620

Prophetic : Of A Prophet Or Prophecy; Having To Do WithPredicting The Future; N: Prophecy; V: Prophesy; N:Prophet

3621

Prophylactic : Used To Prevent Disease3622

Propinquity : Nearness; Kinship3623

Propitious : Favorable; Kindly3624

Proponent : Person Who Supports Or Proposes (an Idea)3625

Propound : Put Forth For Consideration Or Analysis; SetForth; Ex. Propound A Problem/theory3626

Propound : Put Forth For Consideration Or Analysis; SetForth; Ex. Propound A Problem/theory3627

Propriety : Fitness; Correct Conduct3628

Propulsive : Driving Forward3629

Proselytize : Convert To A Religion Or Belief3630

Prosody : Art Of Versification; Study Of The MetricalStructure Of Verse3631

Prosody : The Art Of Versification3632

Prosper : Become Successful (esp. Financially); Thrive;Grow Well; Ex. Children Prospering Under Hicare3633

Prosperity : Good Fortune And Financial Success;Physical Well-Being3634

Prosperity : Good Fortune And Financial Success;Physical Well-Being3635

Prostrate : Stretch Out Full On Ground; Make Prostrate;Enervate; Ex. Prostrating Illness; Adj: Lying Face Down;Having Lost All Strength

3636

Prostrate : Stretch Out Fill On Ground3637

Protagonist : Leader Or Noticeable Supporter Of An Idea;Chief Character In A Play Or Story3638

Protean : Versatile; Able To Take Many Shapes3639

Protocol : Diplomatic Etiquette; Ceremony And EtiquetteObserved By Diplomats; First Copy Of A Treaty Before ItsRatification; Ex. Protocol Demands That The Queemeet

3640

Prototype : Original Work Used As A Model By Others3641

Prototype : Original Work Used As A Model By Others3642

Protrude : Stick Out; Jut; Project; Ex. Protruding Teeth3643

Protuberance : Protrusion; Swelling; Bulge3644

Protégé : Person Receiving Protection And Support FromA Patron3645

Protégé : Person Receiving Protection And Support FromA Patron3646

Provenance : Place Of Origin; Origior Source OfSomething; Ex. Gunpowder Is Of Chinese Provenance; Cf.Come

3647

Proverb : Adage; Someone Or Something Well Known ForNotoriety; Adj. Proverbial: Of A Proverb; Widely Known;Adv: Proverbially

3648

Providence : Quality Of Being Provident; Divine Care;God'care; Providence: God; Ex. It Seemed LikeProvidence That The Doctor Happened To Be There; Adj.

3649

Providence : Quality Of Being Provident; Divine Care;God'care; Providence: God; Ex. It Seemed LikeProvidence That The Doctor Happened To Be There; Adj.

3650

Provident : Displaying Foresight; Thrifty; Preparing ForEmergencies3651

Provincial : Pertaining To A Province; Limited3652

Provision : Act Of Providing; Something Provided;Preparatory Measure; Provisions: Necessary Supplie(esp.Food); Stipulation; Condition In An Agreement; Ex.

3653

Provisional : Tentative3654

Proviso : Stipulation3655

Provocative : Arousing Anger Or Sexual Interest;Annoying; Ex. Provocative In Tight Jeans; V: Provoke:Incite To Anger; Cause (an Unpleasant Action Or Feeling);

3656

Prowess : Extraordinary Ability; Military Bravery; Ex.Prowess Ibattle3657

Proximity : Nearness3658

Proxy : Authorized Agent3659

Prude : Excessively Modest Person3660

Prudent : Cautious; Careful3661

Prune : Cut Away; Trim3662

Prurient : Based On Lascivious Thoughts3663

Pry : Inquire Impertinently (someone Else's PrivateAffairs); Use Leverage To Raise Or Opesomething; Prize;N: Pries: Tool For Prying

3664

Pseudonym : Pen-Name3665

Psyche : Soul; Mind3666

Psychiatrist : A Doctor Who Treats Mental Diseases3667

Psychic : Of Psyche; Mental; Of Or PossessingExtraordinary Mental Powers3668

Psychopathic : Pertaining To Mental Derangement3669

Psychosis : Mental Disorder3670

Psychosomatic : Of The Influence Of The Mind On TheBody (esp. With Respect To Disease)3671

Psychosomatic : Of The Influence Of The Mind On TheBody (esp. With Respect To Disease)3672

Pucker : Gather Into Wrinkleor Folds; N: Wrinkle Or Fold3673

Pudding : Hot Sweet Dish3674

Puerile : Childish3675

Pugilist : Boxer3676

Pugnacity : Combativeness; Dispositioto Fight; Adj.Pugnacious: (of People) Belligerent; Combative Inature3677

Puissant : Powerful; Strong; Potent3678

Puissant : Powerful; Strong; Potent3679

Pulchritude : Beauty; Comeliness3680

Pulmonary : Pertaining To The Lungs3681

Pulpit : Raised Platform Used In Preaching (in A Church)3682

Pulsate : Throb3683

Pulverize : Crush Or Grind Into Very Small Particles3684

Pummel : Beat3685

Punctilious : Laying Stress On Niceties Of Conduct,Form; Precise3686

Pundit : Learned Hindu; Any Learned Man; Authority On ASubject3687

Pungent : Stinging; Caustic3688

Punitive : Punishing; Ex. Punitive Measures3689

Punitive : Punishing; Ex. Punitive Measures3690

Puny : Insignificant; Tiny; Weak3691

Purchase : Firm Grasp Or Footing3692

Purgatory : Place For Spiritual Expiation3693



Purloin : Steal3696

Purport : Intention; Purpose; Meaning; V: Claim; Profess;Ex. Order Which Purports To Be Signed By The General3697

Purport : Intention; Purpose; Meaning; V: Claim; Profess;Ex. Order Which Purports To Be Signed By The General3698

Purported : Alleged; Claimed; Reputed Or Rumored; Ex.Purported Satanists3699

Purse : Pucker; Contract (lips) Into Wrinkles; N: Wallet3700

Purveyor : Furnisher Of Foodstuffs; Caterer3701

Purview : Scope3702

Pushy : Disagreeably Aggressive3703

Pusillanimous : Cowardly; Fainthearted3704

Putative : Supposed; Reputed; Generally Regarded AsSuch; Ex. Putative Father Of The Child3705

Putrefy : Make Or Become Putrid; N: Putrefaction3706

Putrescent : Becoming Putrid; Putrefying3707

Putrid : Foul; Rotten; Decayed3708

Puzzle : Baffle Or Confuse By A Difficult Problem; PonderOver A Problem In An Effort To Solve; Clarify Or Solve ByReasoning; Ex. Puzzle Out The Answer; N:

3709

Pyromaniac : Person With An Insane Desire To SetThings On Fire3710

Quack : Charlatan; Impostor3711

Quadrupled : Four-Footed Animal3712

Quagmire : Bog; Marsh3713

Quail : Cower; Lose Heart3714

Quaint : Odd; Old-Fashioned; Picturesque3715

Qualified : Limited; Restricted3716

Qualify : Reach A Necessary Standard; Limit TheMeaning Of Something Stated3717

Qualms : Uneasy Feelings; Misgivings; Uneasy FearsEspecially About Matters Of Conscience; Ex. I Have NoQualms About Giving This Assignment To Helen.

3718

Quandary : Dilemma; State Of Uncertainty; Ex. She Is IaQuandary About Whether To Go.3719

Quarantine : Isolation Of Person Or Ship To PreventSpread Of Infection3720

Quarry : Victim; Object Of A Hunt3721

Quash : Crush; Suppress; Squash; Subdue; Annul; Ex.Quash A Rebellion/the Decisioof The Low Court3722

Queasy : Experiencing Nausea; Nauseated; EasilyNauseated; Squeamish; Ex. Feel A Little Queasy3723

Quell : Suppress; Put Aend To; Put Dowforcibly;Extinguish; Quiet; Ex. ``army Quells Rebellion''Inewspaper; Cf. Kill

3724

Querulous : Fretful; Whining3725

Query : Inquiry; Question;3726

Queue : Line3727

Quibble : Equivocate; Play On Words3728

Quibble : Equivocate; Play On Words3729

Quiescent : At Rest; Dormant3730

Quiescent : At Rest; Dormant3731

Quietude : Tranquillity3732

Quintessence : Purest And Highest Embodiment; PerfectExample; Apotheosis; Most Essential Element; Ex.Quintessence Of Wit; Adj. Quintessential; Cf. Fifth

3733

Quirk : Suddesharp Turor Twist; Startling Twist; Caprice;Idiosyncrasy; Peculiarity Of Behavior; Ex. By A Quirk OfFate

3734

Quisling : Traitor Who Aids Invaders; Cf. Vidkuquisling3735

Quiver : Case For Arrows3736

Quixotic : Idealistic But Impractical3737

Quizzical : Curious; Suggesting Puzzlement (withoutSaying); Questioning; Teasing; Mocking; Bantering; Ex.Quizzical Glance

3738

Quorum : Number Of Members Necessary To Conduct AMeeting3739



Quotidian : Daily; Commonplace; Customary; Ex.Quotidiaroutine3742

Rabble : Mob; Noisy Crowd3743

Rabid : Like A Fanatic; Furious3744

Rabies : Disease Passed On By The Bite Of An InfectedAnimal (causing Madnesand Death)3745

Raconteur : Story-Teller3746

Raffle : Lottery; V: Award Aa Prize In A Raffle; Ex. RaffleOff A New Car3747

Rag : Scrap Of Cloth; Adj. Ragged: Old And Torn;Seeming Unfinished And Imperfect; Ex. RaggedDebut/performance

3748

Ragamuffin : Person Wearing Tattered Clothes3749

Rail : Complaibitterly; Scold; Rant; Ex. The WeakerRailing Against Injustices3750

Raiment : Clothing; Garments; Ex. I Have No Raiment FitTo Wear.3751

Rake : Angle Of A Slope; V: Slant From ThePerpendicular3752

Rakish : Jaunty; Stylish; Sporty; Morally Corrupt;Dissolute; Ex. He Wore His Hat At A Rakish And JauntyAngle.

3753

Rally : Come Or Bring Together; Call Up Or Summon(forces, Vital Powers, Etc.); Revive Or Recuperate (afterIllness Or Difficulty); N: Act Of Rallying; Mass Gathering

3754

Ram : Male Sheep; V: Strike Or Drive Against With AHeavy Impact3755

Ramble : Wonder Aimlessly (physically Or Mentally)3756

Ramification : Branching Out; Subdivision; One Branch OfA System; One Of The Results Following From An ActionOr Decision; Ex. Ramifications Of A Business/the

3757

Ramification : Branching Out; Subdivision; One Branch OfA System; One Of The Results Following From An ActionOr Decision; Ex. Ramifications Of A Business/the

3758

Ramify : Divide Into Branches Or Subdivisions3759

Ramp : Slope; Inclined Plane3760

Rampart : Defensive Mound Of Earth3761

Ramshackle : Rickety; Falling Apart3762

Rancid : Having The Odor Of Stale Fat3763

Rancor : Long-Lasting Hatred; Bitterness; Ex.Negotiatiowithout Rancor; Adj. Rancorous3764

Random : Without Definite Purpose, Plan, Or Aim;Haphazard; Ex. Random Shots; Ex. Chosen At Random3765

Rank : Offensive In Odor Or Flavor3766

Rankle : Irritate; Fester3767

Ransack : Search Thoroughly; Pillage (going Through APlace); Ex. Enemy Soldierransacked The Town.3768

Rant : Speak Violently Or Excitedly; Rave; Talk ExcitedlyShowing Anger; Scold; Make A Grandiloquent Speech;Ex. The Priest Ranted About The Devil.

3769

Rapacious : Voracious; Ravenous; Taking Everything OneCan; Excessively Grasping; Plundering; Subsisting OlivePrey; Ex. Rapacious Birds

3770

Rapport : Close Relationship; Emotional Closeness;Harmony3771

Rapprochement : Reconciliation3772

Rapt : Engrossed; Absorbed; Enchanted; Ex. RaptListener3773

Rapture : Great Joy And Delight; Ecstasy; Adj. Rapturous3774

Rare : (of Air) Thin In Density; Rarefied; Ex. Rare Air OfThe Mountains3775

Rarefied : Made Less Dense (of A Gas)3776

Raspy : Grating; Harsh3777

Ratify : Approve Formally; Verify3778

Ratiocination : Reasoning; Act Of Drawing ConclusionsFrom Premises3779

Ration : Fixed Portion; V: Distribute Arations3780

Rational : (of A Person) Having Reason; (of Ideas) BasedOn Reason; Logical3781

Rationale : Fundamental Reason Or Principle (on WhichA System Or Principle Is Based); Fundamental ReasonOr Justification; Grounds For An Action

3782

Rationalization : Bringing Into Conformity With Reason3783

Rationalize : Reason; Justify An Improper Act3784

Raucous : (of Voice) Harsh And Unpleasant; (of People)Disorderly And Boisterous; Ex. Raucous Shouts3785

Ravage : Devastate; Plunder; Despoil; Ex. Crops RavagedBy Storms3786

Ravel : Fall Apart Into Tangles; Entangle; Unravel OrUntwist3787

Ravenous : Extremely Hungry3788

Ravine : Narrow Valley With Steep Sides; Gorge; Cf.Gully, Canyon3789

Reactionary : Recoiling From Progress; Retrograde3790

Realm : Kingdom; Field Or Sphere; Ex. Not Within TheRealms Of Possibility3791

Reaper : One Who Harvests Grain; Ex. The Grim Reaper;V: Reap: Cut And Gather (crop); Harvest A Crop3792

Rebate : Discount3793

Rebuff : Reject Bluntly; Snub; Beat Back; Ex. SheRebuffed His Invitation; N:3794

Rebus : Representatioof Words Ithe Form Of Pictures OrSymbols; Puzzle Iwhich Pictures Or Letters Stand ForWords; Ex. ``r U 18'' Is A Rebus For ``are You 18''.

3795

Rebuttal : Refutation; Response With Contrary Evidence3796

Recalcitrant : Disobedient Or Resisting Authority EveafterBeing Punished; Obstinately Stubborn; Determined ToResist Authority; Unruly; Ex. Recalcitrant Child

3797

Recant : Disclaim Or Disavow; Retract A PreviousStatement; Openly Confess Error; Ex. Recant One'sFaith/a Statement

3798

Recapitulate : Summarize3799

Recast : Reconstruct (a Sentence, Story, Statue, Etc.);Fashioagain3800

Receptive : Quick Or Willing To Receive (ideas,Suggestions, Etc.); Ex. Receptive To The Proposal3801

Recess : Pause; Temporary Cessation; Alcove; SecretInner Place; Ex. Parliament In Recess; V: Cf. Recessive3802

Recession : Withdrawal; Retreat3803

Recidivism : Habitual Return To Crime3804

Recipient : Receiver3805

Reciprocal : Mutual; Given And Received In Return;Exchangeable; Interacting; Ex. Reciprocal TradeAgreement

3806

Reciprocate : Repay In Kind3807

Recite : Repeat Aloud (something Learned); Describe; Ex.Recite Hicomplaints; N: Recitation3808

Reckon : Count; Calculate; Regard As; Think; Suppose3809

Recline : Lie Down3810

Recluse : Hermit3811

Reconcile : Make Friendly Again (after Quarrel); MakeConsistent (two Ideas In Opposition); CorrectInconsistencies; Ex. Reconcile One's Political Principles

3812

Reconcile : Make Friendly Again (after Quarrel); MakeConsistent (two Ideas In Opposition); CorrectInconsistencies; Ex. Reconcile One's Political Principles

3813

Recondite : Abstruse; Profound; Secret3814

Reconnaissance : Survey Of Enemy By Soldiers;3815

Reconnaissance : Survey Of Enemy By Soldiers;3816

Recount : Narrate Or Tell; Count Over Again3817

Recourse : Resorting To Help When In Trouble; Ex.Without Recourse To3818

Recreant : Coward; Betrayed Of Faith3819

Recrimination : Countercharges3820

Rectify : Correct3821

Rectitude : Uprightedness3822

Recuperate : Recover; Return To Health; Regain; Ex.Recuperate Losses3823

Recurrent : Occurring Again And Again3824

Redolent : Odorous; Fragrant; Suggestive (of An Odor);Ex. Redolent Of Onions/mystery3825

Redress : Remedy; Compensation; Ex. Seek Redress ForThe Damage To Your Car; V: Put Right; Remedy OrRectify (a Wrong); Make Amends For

3826

Reduce : Diminish; Bring To A Weaker Or More DifficultCondition; Demote; Lower In Rank; Separate IntoComponentby Analysis; Ex. Reduced To The Ranks; Ex.

3827

Reek : Emit (aunpleasant Odor Or Smoke); Give OffAunpleasant Odor; Give Out Smoke; Ex. ReekingChimney; N: Unpleasant Odor; Stench

3828

Refectory : Dining Hall3829

Referendum : Direct Vote By All The People3830

Referendum : Direct Vote By All The People3831

Refractory : Unmanageable; Disobedient And Stubborn;Ex. Refractory Horse3832

Refractory : Unmanageable; Disobedient And Stubborn;Ex. Refractory Horse3833

Refulgent : Effulgent; Brilliant; Brightly Shining; Gleaming;Ex. Refulgent Moon3834

Refurbish : Renovate; Make Clean, Bright, Or Fresh(make New) Again; Make Bright By Polishing; Ex.Refurbish Aold Theater; Cf. Furbish: Polish

3835

Refutation : Disproof Of Opponents' Arguments3836

Refute : Disprove3837

Regal : Royal; Of A Monarch; Ex. Regal Manner3838

Regale : Entertain3839

Regatta : Boat Or Yacht Race3840

Regeneration : Spiritual Rebirth; Ex. Regeneration Of ThePrisoners; V: Regenerate: Give Or Obtain New Life;Reform Spiritually

3841

Regent : A Person Who Governin Place Of A Ruler WhoIill, Absent, Or Still A Child; Adj. Ex. The Prince Regent3842

Regicide : Murder Of A King Or Queen3843

Regime : Method Or System Of Government3844

Regimen : Prescribed Course Of Diet Or Exercise;Prescribed Diet And Habits; Ex. Daily Regimeof A Dancer3845

Regiment : Military Unit; V: Subject To Strict Order; Ex.Regimented Society3846

Rehabilitate : Restore To Proper Condition3847

Reimburse : Repay3848

Reinstate : Restore To A Previoucondition Or Position3849

Reiterate : Repeat3850

Rejoinder : Reply; Retort; Comeback; V: Rejoin: SayIreply3851

Rejuvenate : Make Young Again3852

Relapse : Return To A Former State (esp. AfterImprovement); N:3853

Relegate : Put Into A Lower Or Worse Place; Banish ToAinferior Position; Delegate; Assign; Ex. Relegate TheOld Furniture To The Children's Room; Ex. Relegated To

3854

Relent : Become Less Severe; Give In(surrender); Adj.Relentless: Unyielding; Continuously Severe3855

Relent : Become Less Severe; Give In(surrender); Adj.Relentless: Unyielding; Continuously Severe3856

Relevancy : Pertinence; Reference To The Case In Hand3857

Relevant : Having Importance; Pertinent; Referring To TheCase In Hand; N: Relevance, Relevancy3858

Relic : Surviving Remnant (from Aextinct Culture);Memento; Keepsake; Relics: Corpse; Ex. Ancient Relics;Ex. Relics Of His Travel; Ex. His Relics Are Buried At X.

3859

Religiouos : Religion; (of A Person) Pious; HavingReverence For A Deity3860

Relinquish : Give Up Something (with Reluctance); Yield;Release; Ex. Relinquish Power/the Claim To The Land/hisHold On My Arm

3861

Relish : Savor; Enjoy3862

Remediable : Reparable3863

Remedial : Curative; Corrective3864

Reminiscence : Recollection3865

Reminiscent : Suggestive Of Something (in The Past); OfReminiscence3866

Remiss : Negligent3867

Remiss : Negligent3868

Remission : Temporary Moderation (of DiseaseSymptoms); Remitting Of A Debt Or Punishment;Cancellation Of A Debt; Pardon; Ex. The Disease Went

3869

Remit : Transmit (money) In Payment; Free SomeoneFrom A Debt Or Punishment3870

Remittance : Remitting Of Money; Amount Of MoneyRemitted3871

Remnant : Remainder3872

Remonstrance : Protest; Objection; V: Remonstrate: SayIn Protest3873

Remonstrate : Protest3874

Remorse : Guilt; Self-Reproach3875

Remote : Distant In Manner; Aloof3876

Remunerative : Compensating; Rewarding3877



Render : Give; Deliver; Provide; Represent In Verbal OrArtistic Form; Depict; Perform; Make; Translate; Ex.Render The Song Beautifully

3880

Rendezvous : Meeting Place3881

Rendition : Translation; Artistic Interpretation Of A Song3882

Renegade : Deserter; Apostate3883

Renegade : Deserter; Apostate3884

Renege : Break A Promise; Deny; Go Back On; Ex.Renege Othe Contract/paying Off The Debt3885

Renounce : Abandon; Give Up (by FormalAnnouncement); Disown; Repudiate; Ex. Renounce One'sClaim To The Property/one's Religion; N: Renunciation

3886

Renovate : Restore To Good Condition; Renew3887

Rent : Tear Made By Rending; Rip; Split3888

Renunciation : Giving Up; Renouncing3889

Repartee : Clever Reply3890

Repast : Meal; Feast; Banquet3891

Repeal : Revoke; Annul3892

Repel : Drive Away; Disgust; Ex. Repel TheAttack/moisture; Ex. Repelled By The Dirty Room; Cf.Repulsion

3893

Repellent : Driving Away; Unattractive3894

Repercussion : Rebound; Reaction; Reverberation; Ex.Serious Repercussion3895

Repertoire : List Of Works Of Music, Drama, Etc., APerformer Is Prepared To Present3896

Repine : Fret; Complain; Be Annoyed; Ex. Repine OverThe Undone Work3897

Replenish : Fill Up Again3898

Replete : Fully Filled; Filled To The Brim Or To The PointOf Being Stuffed; Abundantly Supplied; Ex. ReportReplete With Errors

3899


3900


3901

Replicate : Reproduce; Duplicate3902

Repose : Resting; State Of Being At Rest; Calmness; V:Lie At Rest; Relax; Put Or Place; Ex. Repose Our HopeinA Single Man

3903

Repository : Storehouse3904

Reprehensible : Deserving Blame3905

Representational : (of A Style Of Art) Showing ThingatheyActually Appear In Real Life3906

Repress : Hold Back (the Natural Expression Of);Restrain; Crush; Oppress; Ex. Repressed Child; Ex.Repress A Laugh/rebellion

3907

Repress : Hold Back (the Natural Expression Of);Restrain; Crush; Oppress; Ex. Repressed Child; Ex.Repress A Laugh/rebellion

3908

Reprieve : Temporary Stay3909

Reprimand : Reprove Severely3910

Reprisal : Retaliation3911

Reprisal : Retaliation3912

Reprise : Musical Repetition; Repeating Of A Piece OfMusic; Repeat Performance; Recurrent Action; Ex.Reprise Ithe Finale; Ex. Constant Reprises

3913

Reproach : Blame; Censure3914

Reprobation : Severe Disapproval3915

Reprove : Censure; Rebuke3916

Repudiate : Disown; Disavow3917

Repulse : Reject With Rudenesor Coldnes(an Offer OrFriendship); Drive Back (an Enemy Attack); Cf. Repulse!= Cause Repulsion

3918

Repulsion : Act Of Driving Back; Distaste3919

Reputable : Respectable; Having A Good Reputation3920

Reputed : Supposed; Ex. Reputed Father Of The Child; V:Repute: Consider; N: Repute: Reputation; Esteem3921

Requiem : Mass For The Dead; Dirge3922

Requisition : Formal Demand Or Request; Ex. RequisitionFor More Computing Equipment; V:3923

Requite : Repay; Revenge3924

Rescind : Cancel3925

Resentment : Indignation; Bitterness; Displeasure; V:Resent: Feel Anger About3926

Reserve : Self-Control; Self-Restraint; Formal But DistantManner; Reticence; Ex. Without Reserve: Freely AndOpenly; Adj. Reserved: Shy And Uncommunicative

3927

Reserve : Self-Control; Self-Restraint; Formal But DistantManner; Reticence; Ex. Without Reserve: Freely AndOpenly; Adj. Reserved: Shy And Uncommunicative

3928

Residual : Remaining; Left Over; Of A Residue; N:Residue3929

Residue : Remainder; Balance3930

Resign : Give Up (a Position, Right, Or Claim); Submit(oneself) Passively3931

Resignation : Patient Submissiveness; Statement ThatOne Is Quitting A Job; Adj. Resigned: Acquiescent3932

Resigned : Unresisting; Patiently Submissive3933

Resilient : Elastic; Having The Power Of Springing Back3934

Resolution : Determination3935

Resonant : (of A Sound) Echoing; Resounding(soundingLoudly); Deep And Full In Sound; Producing Resonance;Ex. Resonant Voice; N: Resonance

3936

Resort : Turn To For Help; Ex. Resort To Violence; N:3937

Resound : (of A Place) Be Filled With Sound; (of ASound) Sound Loudly; Sound Back; Echo; Ex. HallResounded With Laughter

3938

Resourceful : Clever And Imaginative (in Dealing WithDifficult Situations); N: Resource, Resourcefulness3939

Respiration : Breathing; Exhalation; Adj. Respiratory3940

Respite : Delay In Punishment; Interval Of Relief; Rest3941

Resplendent : Brilliant; Lustrous3942

Responsiveness : State Of Reacting Readily To Appeals,Orders, Etc.; Adj. Responsive: Readily Reacting; Ex.Responsive To Treatment

3943

Restitution : Reparation; Indemnification3944

Restive : Impatiently Restless (induced By ExternalCoercioor Restriction); Restlessly Impatient; ObstinatelyResisting Control; Ex. Restive Horses Because Of

3945

Resumption : Taking Up Again; Recommencement; V:Resume: Begin Or Take Up Again; Take Or OccupyAgain; Ex. Kindly Resume Your Seats.

3946

Resurge : Rise Again; Flow To And Fro; N: Resurgence;Adj. Resurgent: (of Ideas Or Beliefs) Experiencing Revival;Surging Again

3947

Resurgent : Rising Again After Defeat, Etc.3948

Resurrect : Revive3949

Resuscitate : Revive; Bring Back To Life OrConsciousness; Ex. Resuscitate The Drowned Child3950

Retain : Keep; Maintain Possession Of; Employ (esp. ALawyer Or Advisor); N: Retainer: Servant; Fee Paid ToRetain An Advisor

3951

Retain : Keep; Maintain Possession Of; Employ (esp. ALawyer Or Advisor); N: Retainer: Servant; Fee Paid ToRetain An Advisor

3952

Retaliate : Repay In Kind (usually For Bad Treatment); V:Retaliate3953

Retaliation : Repayment In Kind (usually For BadTreatment)3954

Retard : Delay (in Development); Adj. Retarded: (aof AChild) Slower In Development3955

Retard : Delay (in Development); Adj. Retarded: (aof AChild) Slower In Development3956

Retentive : Holding; Having A Good Memory3957

Reticence : Reserve; Uncommunicativeness; InclinationTo Be Silent3958

Retinue : Following; Attendants3959

Retiring : Shy And Reserved (of A Person); Modest; Ex.Her Retiring Personality3960

Retort : Quick, Sharp Reply3961

Retract : Withdraw; Take Back; Draw Back; Ex. Retract AStatement/an Offer/claws; N: Retraction; Cf. Retractile3962

Retrench : Cut Down; Economize3963

Retribution : Vengeance; Compensation; Punishment ForOffenses3964

Retrieve : Recover; Put Right; Find And Bring In; Regain;Ex. Retrieve The Situation3965

Retrograde : Go Backwards; Degenerate, Instead OfAdvancing3966

Retrospective : Looking Back On The Past3967

Revelry : Boisterous Merrymaking3968

Reverberate : Echo Repeatedly; Resound; Ex. TheThunder Reverberated Across The Valley.3969

Reverend : Deserving Reverence; N: Priest3970

Reverent : Respectful; Worshipful3971

Revert : Relapse; Backslide; Turn Back To; Return To TheFormer Owner; N: Reversion3972

Revile : Slander; Vilify3973

Revoke : Cancel; Retract; Cf. Irrevocable3974

Revulsion : Suddestrong Feeling Of Disgust; SuddeviolentChange Of Feeling; Negative Reaction; Ex. RevulsiofromThe Scenes Of Torture

3975

Revulsion : Suddestrong Feeling Of Disgust; SuddeviolentChange Of Feeling; Negative Reaction; Ex. RevulsiofromThe Scenes Of Torture

3976

Rhapsodize : Speak Or Write In An ExaggeratedlyEnthusiastic Manner; Ex. Rhapsodize Over The Beauty OfThe Scenery

3977

Rhapsody : Excessively Enthusiastic Expression OfFeeling; Musical Composition Of Irregular Form (aif MadeUp Aone Playit)

3978

Rhetoric : Art Of Effective Communication; InsincereLanguage3979

Rhetorical : Pertaining To Effective Communication;Insincere Language3980

Ribald : Wanton; Profane3981

Rickety : (of Buildings) Likely To Break Or Fall Apart; OfRickets; Cf. Rickets; Cf. Vitamin D3982

Riddle : Pierce With Holes; Permeate Or SpreadThroughout; Ex. The Gunmariddled The Car With Bullets;Ex. The Whole Report Is Riddled With Errors; N: Large

3983

Rife : Abundant; Current3984



Rift : Narrow Opening Ia Large Mass; Break Ia FriendlyRelation; Ex. Through A Rift Ithe Clouds; Op.Reconciliation

3987

Rig : Fix Or Manipulate; Manipulate Dishonestly ForPersonal Gain; Ex. Rig The Election3988

Righteous : Morally Upright; Just3989

Rightful : Legally Correct; Ex. Rightful Owner3990

Rigid : Hard And Unbending; Stiff And Unyielding; Fixed InBehavior Or Views; Strict; Rigorous; Ex. Rigid Rule3991

Rile : Irritate; Vex; Muddy3992

Rip : Tear Or Be Torn Quickly And Violently; Ex. The SailRipped Under The Force Of The Wind; N:3993

Risible : Inclined To Laugh; Ludicrous3994

Risque : Verging Upon The Improper; Offcolor3995

Rivet : Metal Pin Used For Fastening Metal Platetogether;V: Fasten With A Rivet; Engross3996

Riveting : Holding One's Attention; Absorbing; Engrossing3997

Rivulet : Small Stream; Cf. Rill < Rivulet < River3998

Roan : Brown Mixed With Gray Or White3999

Robust : Vigorous; Strong4000

Roil : To Make Liquids Murky By Stirring Up Sediment4001

Romp : Play Or Frolic Boisterously; Gambol; N:4002

Rooster : Cock; Adult Male Chicken4003

Roseate : Rosy; Optimistic; Ex. Roseate Views4004

Roseate : Rosy; Optimistic; Ex. Roseate Views4005

Roster : List4006

Roster : List (of Names)4007

Roster : List (of Names)4008

Rostrum : Platform For Speech-Making; Pulpit4009

Rote : Repetition; Memorizatiothrough RepetitiowithoutUnderstanding; Ex. Learpoetry By Rote4010

Rote : Repetition4011

Rotund : (of A Person) Fat And Round4012

Rotunda : Circular Building Or Hall Covered With A Dome4013

Rotundity : Roundness; Sonorousness Of Speech4014

Rousing : Lively; Inducing Excitement; Stirring; V: Rouse:Waken; Arouse From Sleep Or Depression; Excite; StirUp

4015

Rout : Stampede; Drive Out4016

Rubble : Broken Fragments4017

Rubric : Title Or Heading (ired Print); Directions ForReligious Ceremony; Protocol4018

Rubric : Title Or Heading (ired Print); Directions ForReligious Ceremony; Protocol4019

Ruddy : Reddish; Healthy-Looking4020

Rudimentary : Elementary; Not Developed; Crude; N:Rudiment: Fundamental Element Or Principle; Ex.Rudiments Of The Language

4021

Rue : Regret; Lament; Mourn; Ex. He Will Rue The Day;N: Adj. Rueful4022

Rueful : Regretful; Sorrowful; Dejected4023

Rumble : Make Or Move With A Deep Rolling Sound(athunder Or Stomach)4024

Ruminate : Chew The Cud; Ponder4025

Rummage : Ransack; Thoroughly Search4026

Run-Down : (of A Place) Dilapidated; In A Bad Condition;(of A Person) Weak Or Exhausted4027

Runic : Mysterious; Set Dowiaancient Alphabet; N: Rune:One Of The Letters Of Aalphabet Used By AncientGermanic Peoples (cut Ostone Or Wood); Magic Charm

4028

Ruse : Trick; Stratagem4029



Rustic : Pertaining To Country People; Uncouth4032

Rusticate : Banish To The Country; Dwell In The Country4033

Rustle : Make Slight Soundlike Silk Moving Or BeingRubbed Together4034

Ruthless : Pitiless4035

Saboteur : One Who Commits Sabotage; Destroyer OfProperty; N: Sabotage: Destruction Of Property (usuallyCarried Out Secretly)

4036

Saccharine : Cloyingly Sweet4037

Saccharine : Cloyingly Sweet4038

Sacrilegious : Desecrating; Profane4039

Sacrosanct : Most Sacred; Inviolable4040

Saga : Scandinavian Myth; Any Legend4041

Sage : Persocelebrated For Wisdom; Wise Person; Adj:Wise4042

Salacious : Lascivious; Lustful; Ex. Salacious Monk4043

Saline : Salty4044

Sallow : (of The Skin) Yellowish And Unhealthy-Looking;Sickly Icolor; Ex. Sallow Complexiodue To Jaundice4045

Salubrious : Healthful; Conducive To Health Or Well-Being; Socially Desirable; Ex. Salubrious Area; Cf. Health4046

Salutary : Tending To Improve; Beneficial; Wholesome;Ex. The Punishment Had A Salutary Effect Othe Boy; Cf.Health

4047

Salvage : Rescue (goods Or Property) From Loss; N:Saving; Property Saved4048

Sanctimonious : Displaying Ostentatious Or HypocriticalDevoutness4049

Sanction : Approve; Ratify4050

Sanctuary : Place Of Refuge; Shelter; Shrine; Holy Place;Ex. The Outlaw Was Granted Sanctuary In The Church.4051

Sangfroid : Coolness In A Trying Situation4052

Sangfroid : Coolness In A Trying Situation4053

Sanguine : Cheerful; Hopeful4054

Sap : Diminish; Weaken; Undermine The Foundations Of(a Fortification); Ex. The Element Kryptonite Sapped HisStrength.

4055

Sarcophagus : Stone Coffin, Often Highly Decorated4056

Sarcophagus : Stone Coffin, Often Highly Decorated4057

Sardonic : Scornfully Mocking; Disdainful; Sarcastic;Cynical; Ex. Sardonic Smile4058

Sartorial : Pertaining To Tailors Or Tailoring; Ex. A MaofGreat Sartorial Elegance; Cf. Sartor: Tailor4059

Sate : Satisfy To The Full; Cloy4060

Satellite : Small Body Revolving Around A Larger One4061

Satiate : Surfeit; Satisfy Fully4062

Satiety : Condition Of Being Crammed Full; Glutted State;Repletion4063

Satire : Form Of Literature In Which Irony; Sarcasm, AndRidicule Are Employed To Attack Vice And Folly4064

Satirical : Mocking4065

Saturate : Soak Thoroughly; Imbue; Impregnate; Charge;Fill To Capacity4066

Saturate : Soak4067

Satyr : Half-Human, Half-Bestial Being In The Court OfDionysus, Portrayed As Wanton And Cunning4068

Saunter : Stroll Slowly4069

Savant : Scholar4070

Savoir Faire : Tact; Poise; Sophistication4071

Savor : Enjoy; Have A Distinctive Flavor, Smell, OrQuality; N: Taste Or Smell; Distinctive Quality4072

Savory : Pleasant Itaste; Tasty; Pleasing, Attractive, OrAgreeable; Ex. Savory Reputation4073

Savory : Pleasant Itaste; Tasty; Pleasing, Attractive, OrAgreeable; Ex. Savory Reputation4074

Scabbard : Case For A Sword Blade; Sheath4075

Scad : A Great Quantity; Ex. Scads Of Clothes4076

Scaffold : Temporary Platform For Workers (to Work AtHeights Above The Ground); Bracing Framework; PlatformFor Execution

4077

Scale : Climb Up; Ascend; Remove Or Come Off InScales; N: Flake Of Epidermis; Ascending Or DescendingSeries Of Musical Tones

4078

Scanty : Meager; Insufficient4079

Scanty : Meager; Insufficient4080

Scapegoat : Someone Who Bears The Blame For Others4081

Scavenge : Hunt Through Discarded Materials For UsableItems Or Food; Search, Especially For Food; N:Scavenger: One Who Scavenges; Animal That Feeds

4082

Scavenger : Collector And Disposer Of Refuse; AnimalThat Devours Refuse And Carrion4083

Scavenger : Collector And Disposer Of Refuse; AnimalThat Devours Refuse And Carrion4084

Scenario : Plot Outline; Screenplay(script For A Movie);Opera Libretto; Outline Of Possible Future Events4085

Schematic : Of A Schema Or Scheme; Relating To AnOutline Or Diagram; Using A System Of Symbols; N:Schema: Diagrammatic Representation; Outline

4086

Scheme : Systematic Plan; Plot; Clever Dishonest Plan;Orderly Arrangement Of Elements; Ex. Health InsuranceScheme; Ex. A Scheme To Escape Taxes; Ex. A Color

4087

Schism : Division; Split4088

Scholarly : Full Of Learning; Erudite; Like A Scholar; Ex.Scholarly Journal4089

Scintilla : Shred; Least Bit4090

Scintillate : Sparkle; Flash; Be Animated; Be Full Of Life;Ex. Scintillating Conversation4091

Scion : Offspring4092

Scoff : Laugh (at); Mock; Ridicule; Ex. Scoff At TheirThreats4093

Scorch : Sear; N:4094

Score : Number Of Points; Written Form Of A MusicalComposition; Reason; Group Of 20; Notch Or Incision;Ex. Full/vocal Score; Ex. Don't Worry On That Score; V:

4095

Scotch : Stamp Out(put Aend To); Thwart; Hinder; Ex.Scotch The Rumor; Cf. Cut; Cf.4096

Scowl : Frown Angrily; N: Angry Frown4097

Scrap : Small Bit Or Fragment; Discarded WasteMaterial; Fight; Ex. A Scrap Of Paper/cloth; V: Break IntoPartfor Disposal; Discard Aworthless; Fight; Quarrel

4098

Scrappy : Quarrelsome4099

Scraps : Leftover Food4100



Screech : Unpleasant High Sharp Sound; Shriek; V:4103

Screech : Unpleasant High Sharp Sound; Shriek; V:4104

Scruple : Hesitate For Ethical Reasons; Fret About; Ex.She Did Not Scruple To Read His Diary; N: UneasyFeeling Arising From Conscience; Conscience

4105

Scrupulous : Conscientious; Extremely Thorough; Ex.Scrupulous Worker4106

Scrutinize : Examine Closely And Critically4107

Scuffle : Struggle Confusedly; Move Off Ia Confused Hurry;N: Cf. Scuffling Twins ?4108

Scuffle : Struggle Confusedly; Move Off Ia Confused Hurry;N: Cf. Scuffling Twins ?4109

Scullion : Menial Kitchen Worker4110




Scurrilous : Abusive; Obscene; Indecent; Ex. ScurrilousRemark4114

Scurry : Move Briskly4115

Scurvy : Contemptible; Despicable; N: Disease CausedBy Deficiency Of Vitamic4116

Seamy : Sordid; Base; Filthy; Unwholesome; Ex. SeamySide Of City Life4117

Sear : Burthe Surface Of; Char Or Burn; Brand; Parch;Cause (a Plant) To Wither4118

Season : Enhance The Flavor Of By Adding A Spice, Etc.; Inure; Harden; N: Seasoning: Something Used InSeasoning

4119

Seasonable : Occurring At The Proper Time Or Season;Opportune; Ex. Seasonable Intervention In The Dispute4120

Seasonable : Occurring At The Proper Time Or Season;Opportune; Ex. Seasonable Intervention In The Dispute4121

Seasonal : Of A Particular Season; Ex. Seasonal Rise InEmployment4122

Seasoned : Experienced4123

Sebaceous : Oily; Fatty4124

Secession : Withdrawal4125

Seclusion : Isolation; Solitude4126

Secrete : Hide Away; Produce And Release A SubstanceInto An Organism4127

Sect : Separate Religious Body; Faction; Group OfPeople With Common Beliefs Within A Larger Group4128

Sectarian : Relating To A Religious Fraction Or Subgroup;Narrow-Minded; Limited4129

Secular : Worldly; Not Pertaining To Church Matters;Temporal4130

Sedate : Composed; Grave4131

Sedentary : Requiring Sitting; Done While Sitting; NotMoving From One Place To Another; Settled; Ex.Sedentary Job/population

4132

Sedition : Resistance To Authority; Insubordination4133

Seduce : Lead Away From Proper Conduct; Entice; Adj.Seductive4134

Sedulous : Diligent4135

Seedy : Run-Down; Decrepit; Disreputable; Having ManySeeds; Ex. Seedy Downtowhotel4136

Seedy : Run-Down; Decrepit; Disreputable; Having ManySeeds; Ex. Seedy Downtowhotel4137

Seemly : (of Behavior) Proper; Appropriate4138

Seep : Pass Slowly Through Small Openings; Ooze;Trickle; N: Seepage4139

Seethe : Be Violently Disturbed; Boil; (of A Liquid) MoveAbout Wildly As If Boiling; Ex. The Natiowas SeethingWith Discontent.

4140

Seine : Net For Catching Fish4141

Seismic : Pertaining To Earthquakes4142

Selective : Careful In Choosing; Having An Effect Only OnCertain Things; Not General; Ex. Eclectic Weed Killer4143

Self-Indulgence : Excessive Indulgence Of One'own Desire4144

Self-Righteous : Sure Of One'own Righteousness;Moralistic4145

Semblance : Outward Appearance; Guise; Ex. We CalledIthe Troops To Bring A/some Semblance Of Order To TheCity.

4146

Seminal : Related To Seed Or Semen; Germinal; Creative;Providing A Basis For Further Development; InfluencingFuture Developments; Ex. Seminal Research In A New

4147

Seminary : School For Training Future Ministers;Secondary School, Especially For Young Women4148

Senility : Old Age; Feeblemindedness Of Old Age; Adj.Senile: Resulting From Old Age; Showing The WeaknessOf Body Or Mind From Old Age; Ex. Senile Dementia

4149

Sensitization : Process Of Being Made Sensitive OrAcutely Responsive To Aexternal Agent Or Substance; V:Sensitize: Make Or Become Sensitive

4150

Sensual : Devoted To The Pleasures Of The Sense;Carnal; Voluptuous; Ex. Sensual Woman/curves/lips4151

Sententious : Terse; Concise; Aphoristic4152

Sentient : Capable Of Sensatioand Conscious; Aware;Sensitive; Ex. Sentient Creature; N: Sentience4153

Sentient : Capable Of Sensatioand Conscious; Aware;Sensitive; Ex. Sentient Creature; N: Sentience4154

Sentimental : Swayed By Sentiment; Appealing To TheSentiments4155

Sentinel : Sentry; Lookout4156

Septic : Putrid; Producing Putrefaction4157

Seraph : High-Ranking, Six-Winged Angel4158

Sere : Sear; Parched; Dry4159

Serendipity : Gift For Finding Valuable Things NotSearched For4160

Serpentine : Winding; Twisting; Of Or Like A Serpent; Ex.Serpentine Course Of The River; N: Serpent: Snake4161

Serrated : Having A Saw-Toothed Edge; Ex. Serrated Leaf4162

Serrated : Having A Saw-Toothed Edge; Ex. Serrated Leaf4163

Servile : Slavish; Cringing4164

Servitude : Slavery; Compulsory Labor Imposed As APunishment4165

Sever : Separate; Cut Off (a Part) From A Whole; BreakUp (a Relationship); N: Severance; Cf. Severance Pay:Extra Pay Giveaemployee Upoleaving A Position

4166

Severance : Division; Partition; Separation4167

Severity : Harshness; Plainness4168

Sextant : Navigatiotool Used To Determine A Ship'sLatitude And Longitude (by Measuring The Altitudes OfStars)

4169

Sextant : Navigatiotool Used To Determine A Ship'sLatitude And Longitude (by Measuring The Altitudes OfStars)

4170

Shack : Crude Cabin4171

Shackle : Chain; Fetter4172

Shade : Slight Difference In Degree; Nuance; Degree OfColor; Ex. Shadeof Meaning/grey4173

Sham : Pretend; Feign; Adj: Not Genuine; Fake; Ex.Sham Jewelry; N: Something That Is Not What ItAppears; Impostor; Pretense; Ex. The Agreement Was A

4174

Shangrila : Imaginary Remote Paradise On Earth; Cf. LostHorizon4175

Shard : Fragment Generally Of Brokepottery (glass, ClayBowl, Or Cup)4176

Shaving : Very Thipiece, Usually Of Wood (cut From ASurface With A Sharp Blade)4177

Sheaf : Bundle Of Stalks Of Grain; Any Bundle Of ThingsTied Together4178

Shear : Remove (fleece Or Hair) By Cutting; Remove TheHair Or Fleece From; Cut With Or Aif With Shears; N:Shears; Pair Of Scissors

4179

Sheathe : Place Into A Case; Insert Into Or Provide WithA Sheath; Ex. He Sheathed His Dagger; N: Sheath: CaseFor A Blade

4180

Shed : Small Roofed Structure For Storage And Shelter;V: Pour Forth; Lose By Natural Process; Repel WithoutAllowing Penetration; Radiate; Cast; Ex. Shed

4181

Shed : Small Roofed Structure For Storage And Shelter;V: Pour Forth; Lose By Natural Process; Repel WithoutAllowing Penetration; Radiate; Cast; Ex. Shed

4182

Sheer : Pure; Thin And Transparent; Very Steep4183

Sherbet : Flavored Dessert Ice4184

Shift : Change Position Or Place; Exchange (one Thing)For Another; Change In Direction Or Position; Ex. ShiftThe Stolen Goods; N: Group Of Workerwhich

4185

Shimmer : Shine With A Flickering Light; GlimmerIntermittently; Ex. The Moonlight Shimmered Othe Water;N:

4186

Shirk : Avoid (responsibility, Work, Etc.); Malinger4187

Shoddy : Made Of Inferior Material; Sham; Not Genuine;Inferior; Dishonest; Ex. Shoddy Goods/trick4188

Shoddy : Made Of Inferior Material; Sham; Not Genuine;Inferior; Dishonest; Ex. Shoddy Goods/trick4189

Shoot : New Growth From A Plant4190

Shove : Push Forward; Push Roughly; Ex. Pushing AndShoving To Get On The Bus; N:4191

Shrew : Scolding Woman4192

Shrewd : Clever; Astute4193

Shrivel : Make Or Become Shrunken And Wrinkled (oftenBy Drying)4194

Shrivel : Make Or Become Shrunken And Wrinkled (oftenBy Drying)4195

Shudder : Shake Uncontrollably; Tremble; V:4196

Shuffle : Mix Together; Jumble; Move (something) FromOne Place To Another; Slide (the Feet) Along The GroundWhile Walking; Ex. Shuffle Paperfrom One Pile To

4197

Shunt : Move (a Railway Train) From One Track ToAnother; Turaside; Divert; Sidetrack; Ex. Shunt TrafficAround Aaccident; N:

4198

Shyster : Lawyer Using Questionable Methods;Unscrupulous Practitioner4199

Sibling : Brother Or Sister4200

Sibylline : Prophetic; Oracular; N: Sibyl: Womaprophet(ithe Ancient World)4201

Sidereal : Relating To Stars; Ex. Sidereal Day4202

Sidereal : Relating To Stars; Ex. Sidereal Day4203

Sidetrack : Switch (a Railroad Car) To A Siding; DivertFrom A Main Issue; N: Cf. Siding: Short Section OfRailroad Track Connected By Switchewith A Main Track

4204

Sift : Put Through A Sieve To Separate Fine From CoarseParticles; Sort Or Examine Carefully4205

Significant : Expressing A Meaning; Important; Ex.Significant Smile; N: Significance: Importance; Meaning;V: Signify: Denote; Mean; Signal; Make Known; Matter;

4206

Silt : Sediment Deposited By Running Water4207

Simian : Monkeylike4208

Similitude : Similarity; Using Comparisons Such AsSimiles4209

Simper : Smirk; Smile Ia Silly Way; Smile Affectedly4210

Simpering : Smirking4211

Simplistic : Oversimplified4212

Simplistic : Oversimplified4213

Simulate : Feign4214

Sinewy : Tough; Strong And Firm4215

Sinister : Evil4216

Sinister : Evil4217

Sinuous : Winding; Bending In And Out; Not MorallyHonest4218

Siren : Apparatufor Making Sounds; Womanlike Creature4219

Skeptic : Doubter; Person Who Suspends Judgment UntilHe Has Examined The Evidence Supporting A Point OfView

4220

Skiff : Small Light Sailboat Or Rowboat4221

Skiff : Small Light Sailboat Or Rowboat4222

Skim : Read Or Glance Through Quickly; Touch Lightly InPassing; Brush; Remove From The Surface Of A Liquid4223

Skimp : Provide Or Use Scantily; Live Very Economically;Ex. Skimp Onecessities; Adj. Skimpy: InadequateIamount; Scanty; Stingy; Niggardly

4224

Skinflint : Miser4225

Skirmish : Minor Fight4226

Skittish : Inconstant; Capricious; Frivolous; Not Serious;Ex. Charming But Skittish Young Woman; Cf. Skit4227

Skulk : Move Furtively And Secretly; Ex. He SkulkedThrough The Less Fashionable Sections Of The City.4228

Skullduggery : Dishonest Behavior4229

Slack : Moving Slowly; Sluggish; Inactive; (of A Rope)Loose; Negligent; Lax; Ex. Slack Season; Ex. Slack InOne'work; N: V:

4230

Slag : Glassy Residue From Smelting Metal; Dross;Waste Matter4231

Slander : Defamation; Utterance Of False And MaliciousStatements4232

Slap : Hit Quickly With The Flat Part Of The Hand; N: Cf.Smack4233

Slapdash : Hasty And Careless; Haphazard;Sloppy(carelessly Done)4234

Slaughter : Killing Of Animalfor Food; Massacre; V:Butcher (animals) For Food; Kill In Large Numbers4235

Slavish : Of Or Like A Slave; Servile; Showing NoOriginality; Copied Very Closely; Ex. SlavishDevotion/copy Of The Original

4236

Sleazy : Shabby And Dirty; Flimsy; Insubstantial; Ex.Sleazy Back-Street Hotel/fabric4237

Sledge : Large Sled Drawn By Work Animals4238

Sleek : Smooth And Shining (afrom Good Health); V:4239

Sleeper : Something Originally Of Little Value OrImportance That In Time Becomes Very Valuable4240

Sleigh : Large Vehicle Drawn By A Horse Over Snow OrIce4241

Sleight : Dexterity4242

Slew : Large Quantity Or Number; Ex. Slew Of ErrandsLeft4243

Slick : Make Smooth Or Glossy; N: Smooth Surface; Ex.Oil Slick; Adj: Smooth; Glossy; Deftly Executed; Adroit;Glib

4244

Slight : Insult To One's Dignity; Snub; V: Treat As If OfSmall Importance; Insult; Snub; Adj. Small Isize; Of SmallImportance

4245

Slink : Move Furtively; Adj. Slinky: Stealthy; Furtive;Sneaky (ain Ambush)4246

Slink : Move Furtively; Adj. Slinky: Stealthy; Furtive;Sneaky (ain Ambush)4247

Slipshod : Slovenly; Careless; Sloppy; Untidy; Shabby;Ex. Slipshod Work4248

Slipshod : Slovenly; Careless; Sloppy; Untidy; Shabby;Ex. Slipshod Work4249

Slither : Slip Or Slide4250

Sloth : Laziness4251

Slough : (of A Snake) Shed Or Cast Off (dead OuterSkin); N: Outer Layer That Is Shed4252

Slovenly : Untidy; Careless In Work Habits4253

Sluggard : Lazy Person4254

Sluggish : Slow; Lazy; Lethargic4255

Sluice : Artificial Channel For Directing Or Controlling TheFlow Of Water4256

Slur : Slander; Insult To One's Character Or Reputation;V:4257

Slur : Slander; Insult To One's Character Or Reputation;V:4258

Smart : Intelligent; Quick And Energetic; Fashionable; Ex.Smart Pace/restaurant; V: Cause Or Feel A Sharp Pain;N: Smarting Pain

4259

Smattering : Slight Knowledge; Small Scattered NumberOr Amount; Ex. Smattering Of German4260

Smear : Spread Or Cover With A Sticky Substance; N:Mark Made By Smearing4261

Smelt : Melt (ore) For Separating And Removing TheMetal; Melt Or Blend Ores Changing Their ChemicalComposition

4262

Smirk : Conceited Smile; Offensively Self-Satisfied Smile(ofteat Someone Else's Misfortune); V:4263



Smolder : Smoulder; Burslowly Without Flame; Be LiableTo Break Out At Any Moment; Exist Ia Suppressed State;Ex. Smoldering Anger

4266

Smother : Kill From Lack Of Air; Suppress; Cover Thickly;Ex. Smothered In Little Stickers4267

Smudge : Dirty Mark With Unclear Edgemade ByRubbing; V:4268

Smug : Self-Satisfied; Complacent4269

Sneak : Move, Give, Or Take In A Quiet, Stealthy Way; N:One Who Sneaks; Adj. Sneaky4270

Snicker : Half-Stiffed Laugh4271

Snip : Short Quick Cut With Scissors; V: Cut WithScissors4272

Snivel : Complaior Whine Tearfully; Ruat The Nose;Snuffle; Ex. Don't Come Back Sniveling To Me.4273

Snivel : Complaior Whine Tearfully; Ruat The Nose;Snuffle; Ex. Don't Come Back Sniveling To Me.4274

Snub : Ignore Or Behave Coldly Toward; Ex. I Made ASuggestion But She Snubbed Me; N:4275

Snuffle : Sniffle; Sniff Repeatedly (in Order To Keep LiquidFrom Running Out Of The Nose)4276

Soar : Rise Or Fly High In The Air; Ex. The RocketSoared Into The Sky.4277

Sober : Serious; Solemn; Not Drunken; AbstemiouorTemperate; V: Make Or Become Sober4278

Sobriety : Soberness4279

Sobriquet : Nickname4280

Sodden : Soaked; Dull, As If From Drink4281



Sojourn : Temporary Stay4284

Solace : Comfort In Trouble4285



Solder : Repair Or Make Whole By Using A Metal Alloy;N: Metal Alloy (usually Tiand Lead) Used Ithe MoltestateTo Joimetallic Parts

4288

Solemnity : Seriousness; Gravity4289

Solicitor : Lawyer In The Lower Court Of Law4290

Solicitous : Anxious; Worried; Concerned; Eager; Ex.Solicitous To Do Something; N: Solicitude4291

Soliloquy : Talking To Oneself4292

Solitude : State Of Being Alone; Seclusion; Adj. Solitary:Existing Or Living Alone (esp. By Choice); Remote OrSecluded; Single; Sole; Ex. Solitary Life/inn; Ex. No

4293

Solstice : Point At Which The Sun Is Farthest From TheEquator4294

Soluble : Able To Be Dissolved In A Liquid; Able To BeWorked Out Or Solved4295

Solvent : Able To Pay All Debts4296

Somatic : Pertaining To The Body; Bodily; Physical4297

Somber : Gloomy; Depressing4298

Somnambulist : Sleepwalker4299

Somnolent : Half Asleep4300

Sonic : Of Sound Or Itspeed In Air; Cf. Subsonic,Supersonic4301

Sonic : Of Sound Or Itspeed In Air; Cf. Subsonic,Supersonic4302

Sonnet : 14-Line Poetic Verse Form With A Fixed RhymePattern4303

Sonorous : Resonant; Producing A Full Deep Sound;Producing Sound4304

Soothsayer : One Who Foretellthe Future4305

Sophisticated : Worldly Wise And Urbane; Refined;Complex; N: Sophistication; V: Sophisticate4306

Sophistication : Artificiality; Unnaturalness; Act OfEmploying Sophistry In Reasoning4307

Sophistry : Seemingly Plausible But FallaciousReasoning4308

Sophomoric : Immature; Shallow4309

Soporific : Sleep Producer4310

Sordid : Filthy; Foul; Base; Vile; Ex. Sordid Bed/story4311

Sound : In Good Condition; Showing Good Judgment OrGood Sense; Thorough; Complete; Ex. SoundMind/investment/training

4312

Soupton : Suggestion; Hint; Taste4313

Sour : Having A Sharp Or Acid Taste; Acid; Tart; Bad-Tempered; V:4314

Sour : Having A Sharp Or Acid Taste; Acid; Tart; Bad-Tempered; V:4315

Sovereign : Ruler In A Monarchy; Adj: (of A Country)Independent And Self-Governing; Having Supreme Power;Supreme; Excellent

4316

Sovereignty : Complete Independence And Self-Government (of A Country); Supremacy Of Authority;Power To Govern

4317

Sow : Plant Or Scatter Seed4318

Spangle : Small Metallic Piece Sewn To Clothing ForOrnamentation4319

Spare : Give; Use Frugally; Refrain From Harming; SaveFrom Experiencing; Exempt; Ex. Spare Me 5 Minutes;Ex. Take Thimoney And Spare My Life; Ex. The Emperor

4320

Sparse : Not Thick; Thinly Scattered; Scanty4321

Spartan : Without Attentioto Comfort; Lacking Luxury AndComfort; Sternly Disciplined; Ex. SpartalivingCondition/life

4322

Spate : Suddeflood Or Rush; Ex. Spate Of Accidents4323

Spatial : Relating To Space4324

Spatula : Broad-Bladed Instrument Used For Spreading OrMixing4325

Spawn : Lay Eggs (in Large Numbers); Produce Offspring(in Large Numbers); N: Eggs Of Aquatic Animals4326

Specious : Seemingly Reasonable But Incorrect;Misleading (often Intentionally)4327

Speck : Small Piece Or Mark; Ex. Speck Of Dust In TheEye4328

Spectral : Ghostly; N: Specter: Spectre; Ghost; Phantom4329

Spectrum : Colored Band Produced When A Beam OfLight Passes Through A Prism; Broad And ContinuousRange; Ex. Whole Spectrum Of Modern Thoughts

4330

Speechless : Unable For The Moment To Speak (becauseOf Strong Feeling); Ex. Speechleswith Anger4331

Spendthrift : Someone Who Wastes Money4332

Sphinx-Like : Enigmatic; Mysterious4333

Spin : Rotate Swiftly; Make (thread) By Twisting (cotton,Wool, Etc.); N:4334

Splenetic : Spiteful; Irritable; Peevish4335

Spoilsport : One Who Spoilthe Pleasure Of Others4336

Spontaneity : Lack Of Premeditation; Naturalness;Freedom From Constraint4337

Spoof : Parody4338

Spoonerism : Accidental Transpositioof SoundsIsuccessive Words; Ex. ``let Me Sew You To Your Sheet''For ``let Me Show You To Your Seat''; Cf. William

4339

Sporadic : Occurring Irregularly; Intermittent4340

Sportive : Playful4341

Sprightly : Lively4342

Spruce : Neat And Trim Iappearance; Smart; Ex. BeSpruce For Your Job Interview; V:4343

Spry : Vigorously Active; Nimble4344

Spume : Froth; Foam4345

Spurious : False; Counterfeit; Forged; Illogical; Ex.Spurious Arguments4346

Spurn : Reject Disdainfully; Scorn; Ex. She Spurned AllOffers Of Help.4347

Spurn : Reject; Scorn4348

Squabble : Minor Quarrel; Bickering; V: Engage Ia MinorQuarrel; Ex. Squabbling Children4349

Squalid : Dirty; Neglected; Poor4350

Squalor : Conditioof Being Squalid; Filth; Degradation;Dirty Neglected State; Adj. Squalid: Dirty; Sordid; MorallyRepulsive; Ex. Squalid Story

4351

Squander : Waste4352

Squash : Crush; Quash; Suppress4353

Squat : Short And Thick; Stocky; Ex. Ugly Squat Tower;V: N:4354

Squelch : Produce A Splashing Sound (when SteppingThrough Mud); Crush; Squash; Cf.4355

Staccato : Played Iaabrupt Manner; Marked By AbruptSharp Sound; Ex. Staccato Applause4356

Stagnant : (of Water) Not Flowing (often Bad-Smelling);Motionless; Stale; Not Developing; Inactive; Dull; Ex.Stagnant Industrial Output

4357

Staid : Serious And Sedate; Sober; Ex. Staid During TheFuneral Ceremony4358

Stalemate : Deadlock; Situation In Which Further ActionIs Blocked4359

Stalwart : Physically Strong; Brawny; Steadfast; StrongImind Or Determination; Ex. Stalwart Supporter; N:Stalwart Follower

4360

Stamina : Strength; Staying Power4361

Stammer : Speak With Involuntary Pauseor Repetitions4362

Stamp : Step On Heavily (so Ato Crush Or Extinguish);Put An End To; Imprint Or Impreswith A Mark, Design, OrSeal; Shape With A Die; Characterize; Ex. Machine

4363

Stamp : Step On Heavily (so Ato Crush Or Extinguish);Put An End To; Imprint Or Impreswith A Mark, Design, OrSeal; Shape With A Die; Characterize; Ex. Machine

4364

Stampede : Sudden Frenzied Rush (of Panic-StrickenAnimalor People); V: Participate In Or Cause Stampede;Ex. Stampede Before The Price Rises

4365

Stanch : Stop Or Check Flow Of Blood; Ex. Stanch TheGushing Wound4366

Standstill : Condition Of No Movement Or Activity; Stop4367

Stanza : Division Of A Poem4368

Start : Move Suddenly Or Involuntarily; Ex. Start At TheSight Of A Snake4369

Stately : Formal; Ceremonious; Grand In Style Or Size;Majestic4370

Statue : Law4371

Statutory : Created By Statute Or Legislative Action;Regulated By Statute; Ex. Statutory Age Limit4372

Steadfast : Steadily Loyal; Unswerving; Steady4373

Stealth : Action Of Moving Secretly Or Unseen; Slyness;Sneakiness; Secretiveness; Adj. Stealthy4374

Stein : Beer Mug4375

Stellar : Pertaining To The Stars; Of A Star Performer;Outstanding; Ex. Stellar Attraction Of The EntirePerformance

4376

Stem : Stop Or Check (the Flow Of); Ex. Stem TheBleeding From The Slashed Artery; N: Maiaxis Of APlant; Stalk

4377

Stench : Strong Foul Odor; Reek; Stink4378

Stentorian : Extremely Loud4379

Stereotype : One Regarded As Embodying A Set ImageOr Type; Fixed And Unvarying Representation;Standardized Mental Picture Often Reflecting Prejudice;

4380

Stereotyped : Fixed And Unvarying Representation4381

Sterile : Incapable Of Producing Young; Free FromMicroorganism; V: Sterilize4382

Stern : Check The Flow4383

Stickler : Perfectionist; Persowho Insists Things BeExactly Right4384

Stickler : Perfectionist; Persowho Insists Things BeExactly Right4385

Stifle : Suppress; Extinguish; Inhibit; Smother OrSuffocate4386

Stigma : Token Of Disgrace; Brand4387

Stink : Stench; V: Emit A Strong Foul Odor4388

Stint : Supply; Allotted Demand; Assigned Portion OfWork4389

Stipend : Pay For Services4390

Stipple : Paint Or Draw With Dots Or Short Strokes4391

Stipple : Paint Or Draw With Dots Or Short Strokes4392

Stock : Standard; Kept Regularly Istock Or Supply;Typical; Routine; Common; Ex. Stock Sizes Of Paper;Ex. Stock Excuse/character; N: Goods For Sale Ia Shop;

4393

Stockade : Woodeenclosure Or Pen; Fixed Line Of PostsUsed As Defensive Barrier4394

Stodgy : Dull; Stuffy; Boringly Conservative; Ex. StodgyBook4395

Stodgy : Dull; Stuffy; Boringly Conservative; Ex. StodgyBook4396

Stoic : Person Who Is Indifferent To Pleasure Or Pain4397

Stoke : To Feed Plentifully4398

Stolid : Dull; Impassive4399

Stoop : Bend Forward And Down; Lower Or DebaseOneself; Fall To A Lower Standard Of Behavior By DoingSomething; Condescend; Ex. Stoop To Lying

4400

Straggle : Stray Or Fall Behind (a Main Group); SpreadOut In A Scattered Group; Ex. Straggling MarathonRacer; Ex. Straggling Branch

4401

Straggle : Stray Or Fall Behind (a Main Group); SpreadOut In A Scattered Group; Ex. Straggling MarathonRacer; Ex. Straggling Branch

4402

Strangle : Kill By Choking Or Suffocating; Suppress4403

Stratagem : Deceptive Scheme4404

Stratified : Divided Into Classes; Arranged Into Strata; V:Stratify4405

Stratum : Layer Of Earth's Surface; Layer Of Society4406

Strew : Spread Randomly; Sprinkle; Scatter; Ex. FlowerGirl Strewing Rose Petals4407

Striated : Marked With Parallel Bands; Striped; Grooved;Ex. Striated Rocks; V: Striate; N: Stria: Thigroove Or Line4408

Stricture : Critical Comments; Severe And AdverseCriticism4409

Strident : Loud And Harsh4410

Strident : Loud And Harsh4411

Stringent : (of Rules) Binding; Rigid; Marked By ScarcityOf Money; Ex. Stringent Economic Conditions4412

Strut : Pompous Walk4413

Strut : Supporting Bar4414

Studied : Carefully Contrived; Calculated; Unspontaneous;Deliberate; Thoughtful; Ex. Studied Remark4415

Studious : Given To Diligent Study4416

Stultify : Make Stupid Imind; Cause To Appear OrBecome Stupid Or Inconsistent; Suppress; Frustrate OrHinder; Ex. Stultifying Effect Of Uninteresting Work; Ex.

4417

Stultify : Make Stupid Imind; Cause To Appear OrBecome Stupid Or Inconsistent; Suppress; Frustrate OrHinder; Ex. Stultifying Effect Of Uninteresting Work; Ex.

4418

Stumble : Trip And Almost Fall; Proceed Unsteadily; ActFalteringly; N:4419

Stupefy : Make Numb; Stun; Amaze4420

Stupor : State Of Apathy; Daze; Lack Of Awareness4421

Sturdy : Strong And Firm (in The Body)4422

Stygian : Gloomy; Hellish; Deathly4423

Stymie : Present An Obstacle; Stump4424

Suavity : Urbanity; Polish4425

Subaltern : Subordinate4426

Subdued : Less Intense; Quieter; Ex. Subdued Lighting;Ex. Subdue: Conquer; Make Less Intense; Quiet; Ex.Subdue One's Anger

4427

Subjective : Influenced By Personal Feelings; OccurringOr Taking Place Within The Mind; Unreal; Ex. SubjectiveSensation Of The Ghostly Presence

4428

Sublimate : Refine; Purify; Replace (natural Urges) WithSocially Acceptable Activities; Change Between A SolidState And A Gaseous State

4429

Sublime : Exalted; Noble; Uplifting4430

Subliminal : Below The Threshold Of ConsciousPerception; Ex. Subliminal Advertisement4431

Submerge : Place Under Water; Dip; Go Under Water;Cover Completely (awith Water); Ex. Submerged In Work4432

Submerge : Place Under Water; Dip; Go Under Water;Cover Completely (awith Water); Ex. Submerged In Work4433

Submissive : Yielding; Timid4434

Subordinate : Occupying A Lower Rank; Inferior;Submissive; N: V: Put In A Lower Rank Or Class4435

Suborn : Persuade To Act Unlawfully (especially ToCommit Perjury); N: Subornation4436

Subsequent : Following; Later4437

Subservient : Behaving Like A Slave; Servile; Obsequious4438

Subside : Settle Down; Descend; Grow Quiet4439

Subsidiary : Subordinate; Secondary4440

Subsidy : Direct Financial Aid By Government, Etc.4441

Subsistence : Existence; Means Of Support; Livelihood4442

Substantiate : Support (a Claim) With Evidence; EstablishWith Evidence; Verify4443

Substantive : Substantial; Essential; Pertaining To TheSubstance; Substantial; Considerable; Ex. SubstantiveIssues

4444

Subsume : Include (as A Member Of A Group);Encompass4445

Subsume : Include (as A Member Of A Group);Encompass4446

Subterfuge : Stratagem(deceptive Scheme); Pretense;Evasion; Ex. Resort To A Harmless Subterfuge4447

Subtlety : Perceptiveness; Ingenuity; Delicacy; Adj.Subtle: Delicate; So Slight As To Be Difficult To Detect;Able To Make Fine Distinctions; Clever; Ex. Subtle

4448

Subtlety : Nicety; Cunning; Guile; Delicacy4449

Subtlety : Perceptiveness; Ingenuity; Delicacy; Adj.Subtle: Delicate; So Slight As To Be Difficult To Detect;Able To Make Fine Distinctions; Clever; Ex. Subtle

4450

Subversive : Tending To Overthrow Or Ruin4451

Succinct : Brief; Terse; Compact4452

Succor : Aid; Assistance; Relief4453

Succor : Assist (someone In Difficulty); Aid; Comfort; N:4454

Succulent : Juicy; Full Of Juice Or Sap; Full Of Richness;Ex. Succulent Plant Such As A Cactus4455

Succumb : Yield (to Something Overwhelming); Give In;Die; Ex. Succumb To The Illness4456

Suckle : Give Or Take Milk At The Breast Or Udder4457

Suffocate : Die Or Kill From Lack Of Air; Suppress4458

Suffragist : Advocate Of The Extensioof Voting Rights (forWomen); Cf. Suffrage4459

Suffuse : Spread Through Or Over (with A Color Or Liquid);Charge; Ex. A Blush Suffused Her Cheeks.4460

Suitor : Man Who Icourting A Woman4461

Sully : Defile; Soil; Tarnish; Ex. Sully One's HandsImenial Labor4462

Sultry : Sweltering4463

Summation : Act Of Finding The Total; Summary4464

Sumptuous : Grand Suggesting Great Expense; Lavish;Rich; Ex. Sumptuous Feast4465

Sunder : Separate; Part4466

Sundry : Various; Several4467

Superannuated : Retired On Pension Because Of Age4468

Supercilious : Contemptuous; Haughty4469



Supererogatory : Superfluous; More Thaneeded OrDemanded4472

Superficial : Of The Surface; Not Deep; Shallow; NotThorough; Trivial; Ex. Superficial Analysis/knowledge4473

Superficial : Of The Surface; Not Deep; Shallow; NotThorough; Trivial; Ex. Superficial Analysis/knowledge4474

Superfluous : Excessive; Overabundant; Unnecessary4475

Superimpose : Place Over Something Else4476

Supernal : Heavenly; Celestial4477

Supernumerary : Person Or Thing In Excess Of What IsNecessary; Extra4478

Supersede : Cause To Be Set Aside; Replace4479

Supine : Lying Oback; Passive; Inactive; Ex. TheDefeated Pugilist Lay Supine; Ex. Supine Acceptance OfThe Decision

4480

Supplant : Replace; Usurp4481

Supplant : Take The Place Of Unfairly; Usurp; Replace4482

Suppliant : Entreating; Beseeching4483

Supplicate : Petition Humbly; Pray To Grant A Favor4484

Supposition : Assumption; Hypothesis; Surmise; V:Suppose4485

Supposititious : Assumed; Counterfeit; Hypothetical4486

Suppress : Put An End To Forcibly; Subdue; Stifle;Overwhelm; Inhibit The Expression Of; Check; PreventFrom Being Published Or Made Public; Ex. Suppress A

4487

Surcease : Cessation4488

Surfeit : Satiate; Feed Or Supply To Excess; Stuff;Indulge To Excess Ianything; N: Surfeiting; ExcessiveAmount; Ex. Surfeit Of Food

4489

Surfeit : Satiate; Feed Or Supply To Excess; Stuff;Indulge To Excess Ianything; N: Surfeiting; ExcessiveAmount; Ex. Surfeit Of Food

4490

Surge : Powerful Movement Of Or Like A Wave; V:4491

Surly : Rude; Cross4492

Surmise : Guess4493

Surmount : Overcome4494

Surpass : Exceed4495

Surreptitious : Done Secretly; Secret; Furtive; Sneaky;Hidden4496

Surveillance : Watching; Guarding4497

Surveillance : Watching; Guarding4498

Susceptible : Impressionable; Easily Influenced;Sensitive; Having Little Resistance As To A Disease;Likely To Suffer; Receptive To; Capable Of Accepting; Ex.

4499

Suspend : Cause To Stop For A Period; Interrupt; Hold InAbeyance; Defer; Hang From Above; Exclude For APeriod From A Position; Ex. Suspended State; Ex.

4500

Sustain : Suffer (harm Or Loss); Experience; Support;Prop; Maintain; Keep In Existence; Nourish (to MaintainLife); Ex. Sustain The Family/the Trapped Miners

4501

Sustenance : Sustaining; Means Of Livelihood, Support,Food, Nourishment; Something That Maintains Life; Food4502

Suture : Stitches Sewn To Hold The Cut Edges Of AWound Or Incision; Material Used In Sewing4503

Swagger : Walk Or Behave With An Over-ConfidentManner4504

Swarm : Large Group Of Insectmoving In A Mass; CrowdOf People Or Animals; V: Move In A Crowd Or Mass4505

Swathe : Swath; Wrap Around; Bandage; Ex. One's HeadSwathed Ibandages4506

Sway : Swing From Side To Side; Influence (someone) ToChange One'opinion; N:4507

Swell : Long Wave Of Water That MovecontinuouslyWithout Breaking; V:4508

Swelter : (of A Person) Suffer From Oppressive Heat; BeOppressed By Heat4509

Swerve : Deviate; Turaside Sharply From A StraightCourse; Ex. Swerve From The Principle; Ex. The CarSwerved To The Right.

4510

Swill : Drink Greedily4511

Swindler : Cheater4512

Swipe : Hit With A Sweeping Motion; N:4513

Sybarite : Lover Of Luxury4514

Sycophant : Servile Flatterer; Bootlicker; Yes Man; Adj.Sycophantic4515

Syllogism : Logical Formula Utilizing A Major Premise, AMinor Premise And A Conclusion4516

Sylvan : Pertaining To The Woods; Rustic4517

Synchronous : Similarly Timed; Simultaneous With4518

Synthesis : Combining Parts Into A Whole4519

Synthetic : Not Natural; Artificial; Resulting FromSynthesis; Ex. Synthetic Fiber; N:4520

Tablet : Small Round Piece Of Medicine; Flat Piece OfStone Or Metal Bearing An Inscription; Ex. Stone TabletOn The Wall

4521

Tacit : Understood (without Actually Being Expressed);Not Put Into Words; Ex. Tacit Agreement4522

Taciturn : Habitually Silent; Talking Little4523

Tact : Skill Or Sensitivity In Dealing With People WithoutCausing Offence4524

Tactful : Careful Not To Cause Offence; Op. Tactless4525

Tactile : Pertaining To The Organs Or Sense Of Touch4526

Taint : Contaminate; Cause To Lose Purity; Modify With ATrace Of Something Bad; Ex. Tainted Reputation; N:Stain; Touch Of Decay Or Bad Influence; Cf. Touch

4527

Takeoff : Burlesque; Act Of Leaving The Ground4528

Takeoff : Burlesque; Act Of Leaving The Ground4529

Talisman : Charm; Object Believed To Give SupernaturalPowers To Or Protect Its Bearer4530

Talon : Claw Of Bird4531

Tan : Convert (hide) Into Leather; Make Brown ByExposure To The Sun4532

Tan : Convert (hide) Into Leather; Make Brown ByExposure To The Sun4533

Tangential : Peripheral; Only Slightly Connected;Digressing4534

Tangible : Able To Be Touched; Real; Concrete; Palpable;Possible To Realize Or Understand; Ex. Tangible Proof4535

Tanner : Persowho Turns Animal Hides Into Leather4536

Tantalize : Tease; Torture With Disappointment4537

Tantamount : Equivalent In Effect Or Value; Ex. ThisInvasiois Tantamount To A Declaratioof War; Cf. Amount4538

Tantrum : Fit Of Bad Temper; Fit Of Petulance; Caprice;Ex. The Child Went Into Tantrums.4539

Tantrum : Fit Of Bad Temper; Fit Of Petulance; Caprice;Ex. The Child Went Into Tantrums.4540

Taper : Very Thin Candle; Gradual Decrease Ithe Width OfA Long Object; V: Make Or Become Gradually NarrowerToward One End

4541

Tardy : Slow; Sluggish; Not On Time; Late; Ex. TardyArrival4542

Tarn : Small Mountain Lake4543

Tarnish : Make Or Become Dull Or Discolored; N:4544

Tarry : Delay; Dawdle4545

Tarry : Delay; Dawdle4546

Tart : Sharp To The Taste; Acid-Tasting; Caustic;Sarcastic; Ex. Tart Apple/reply4547

Tatter : Torn Piece Of Cloth; Adj. Tattered: (of Clothes)Old And Torn; (of A Person) Dressed In Old Torn Clothes4548

Tatterdemalion : Ragged Fellow4549

Taunt : Deride Or Provoke; Challenge In Derision; N:4550

Taunt : Deride Or Provoke; Challenge In Derision; N:4551

Taurine : Like A Bull4552

Taut : Tight; Strained; Tense; Ready; Op. Slack4553

Tautological : Needlessly Repetitious; Ex. ``it Was VisibleTo The Eye'';4554

Tautology : Unnecessary Repetitions; Pleonasm4555

Tawdry : Cheap And Gaudy; Ex. Tawdry Jewelry4556

Taxonomist : Specialist In Classifying (animals, Etc.); Cf.Taxonomy: Science Of Classification4557

Tedious : Boring; Tiring4558

Tedium : Boredom; Weariness; Adj. Tedious4559

Teetotalism : Practice Of Abstaining Totally FromAlcoholic Drinks; N: Teetotaler;; Adj. Teetotal; Cf. T +Total

4560

Temerity : Boldness; Nerve; Rashness; Ex. Temerity ToAsk For A Pay Increase After Only Three Day's Work4561

Temper : Moderate; Tone Down Or Restrain; Toughen(steel)4562

Temperament : Characteristic Frame Of Mind;Disposition; Emotional Excess; Adj. Temperamental: OfTemperament; Having Frequent Changes Of Temper; Ex.

4563


4564


4565

Temperate : Moderate; Restrained; Self-Controlled;Moderate In Respect To Temperature; Cf. Temperance:Moderation And Self-Restraint; Abstinence Of Alcoholic

4566

Tempestuous : Stormy; Violent; Impassioned; N:Tempest: Violent Storm4567



Tempo : Speed Of Music4570

Tenacious : Holding Fast4571

Tenacity : Firmness; Persistency; Adhesiveness4572

Tenancy : Possession Of Land Or Building By Rent;Period Of A Tenant'occupancy4573

Tenant : One That Payrent To Use Property Owned ByAnother4574

Tend : Have A Tendency; Take Care Of; Minister; ServeAt; Apply One'attention; Attend4575

Tendentious : Promoting A Particular Point Of View;Biased; Having Aaim; Designed To Further A Cause; Ex.Tendentious Rather Thatruth-Seeking; Cf. Tend: Move Ia

4576

Tendentious : Promoting A Particular Point Of View;Biased; Having Aaim; Designed To Further A Cause; Ex.Tendentious Rather Thatruth-Seeking; Cf. Tend: Move Ia

4577

Tender : Offer Formally; Extend; Ex. Tender One'sResignation/the Exact Fare; N: Formal Offer; Money; Ex.Legal Tender; Adj: Young And Vulnerable; Sensitive To

4578

Tenet : Doctrine; Dogma4579

Tenet : Doctrine; Dogma4580

Tensile : Capable Of Being Stretched; Of Tension; Ex.Tensile Rubber4581

Tension : Stretching; Condition Of Being Stretched;Mental Strain; Strained Relationship Between GrouporPeople

4582

Tentative : Not Fully Worked Out Or Developed;Provisional; Experimental; Uncertain; Hesitant; NotDefinite Or Positive; Ex. Tentative Agreement/reply

4583

Tenuous : Thin; Rare; Slim4584

Tepid : Lukewarm; Slightly Warm; Half-Hearted; NotEager; Ex. Tepid Reactioto The New Film; Ex. TepidSupporter

4585

Tepid : Lukewarm; Slightly Warm; Half-Hearted; NotEager; Ex. Tepid Reactioto The New Film; Ex. TepidSupporter

4586

Termagant : Shrew, Scolding, Brawling Woman4587

Terminal : Part That Formthe End; Railroad Or Bustation;Adj. Forming An End; Ending In Death; Fatal; Ex.Terminal Cancer

4588

Terminate : Bring To An End4589

Termination : End; V: Terminate4590

Terminology : Terms Used In A Science Or Art4591

Terminus : Last Stop Of Railroad4592

Terminus : Last Stop Of Railroad4593

Terrapin : American Marsh Tortoise4594

Terrestrial : On The Earth4595

Terse : Concise; Abrupt; Pithy4596

Tertiary : Third4597

Testator : Maker Of A Will4598

Testy : Irritable; Short-Tempered4599

Tether : Tie (aanimal) With A Rope Or Tether; N: Rope OrChaito Which Aanimal Is Tied; Limit Of One's Endurance;Ex. The End Of One's Tether

4600

Thematic : Relating To A Unifying Motif Or Idea4601

Theocracy : Government Of A Community By ReligiousLeaders4602

Theoretical : Based On Theory; Not Practical Or Applied;Hypothetical4603

Therapeutic : Curative; N: Therapy4604

Thermal : Pertaining To Heat; Producing Heat; Warm; Ex.Thermal Bath; N: Rising Current Of Warm Air4605

Thesis : Opinion Put Forward And Supported ByReasoned Arguments4606

Thespian : Pertaining To Drama4607

Thrash : Beat With A Whip Or Flail; Defeat Utterly; TalkAbout Thoroughly In Order To Find The Answer; MoveWildly Or Violently; Ex. The Fishethrashed About In The

4608

Threadbare : Worthrough Till The Threads Show; ShabbyAnd Poor; Hackneyed; Ex. Threadbare Excuses4609

Threadbare : Worthrough Till The Threads Show; ShabbyAnd Poor; Hackneyed; Ex. Threadbare Excuses4610

Threat : Sign Or Warning (of Coming Danger); Ex. ThreatOf Rain; V: Expresa Threat; Give Warning Of (somethingBad); Ex. The Cloud Threatenrain.

4611

Threnody : Song Of Lamentation; Dirge4612

Thresh : Beat (cereal Plants) With A Machine Or Flail ToSeparate The Grainfrom The Straw4613

Thrifty : Careful About Money; Economical4614

Thrive : Prosper; Flourish4615

Throb : (of A Heart Or Machine) Beat Rapidly Or Violently;N: Ex. Hearthrob: Heartbeat; Sweetheart4616

Throes : Violent Anguish4617

Throng : Crowd4618

Throttle : Strangle; Regulate The Speed Of With AThrottle; N: Valve That Regulates The Flow; Cf. Throat ?4619

Thwart : Block Or Hinder; Baffle; Frustrate4620

Thyme : Aromatic Plant Used For Seasoning4621

Tickle : Touch (the Body) Lightly So Ato Cause Laughter;Please4622

Tickle : Touch (the Body) Lightly So Ato Cause Laughter;Please4623

Tightwad : Miser; Excessively Frugal Person4624

Tiller : Handle Used To Move Boat's Rudder (to Steer)4625

Timbre : Quality Of A Musical Tone Produced By AMusical Instrument4626

Timidity : Lack Of Self-Confidence Or Courage4627

Tinge : Give A Slight Degree Of A Color Or Quality To; N:Slight Degree Of A Color Or Quality; Ex. Tinged WithGrey/jealousy

4628

Tinge : Give A Slight Degree Of A Color Or Quality To; N:Slight Degree Of A Color Or Quality; Ex. Tinged WithGrey/jealousy

4629

Tint : Slight Degree Of Color; V: Give A Tint To4630

Tipple : Drink (alcoholic Beverages) Frequently4631

Tirade : Long Angry Denunciatory Speech; Diatribe;Harangue; Extended Scolding; Denunciation4632

Titanic : Gigantic4633

Tithe : Tax Of One-Tenth4634

Titillate : Tickle; Excite Pleasantly; Ex. Not To TitillateThe Audience But To Enlighteit4635

Title : Name (of A Book, Film, Etc.); Mark Of Rank;Formal Appellation As Of Rank Or Office (such As LordOr General); Right Or Claim To Possession;

4636

Title : Name (of A Book, Film, Etc.); Mark Of Rank;Formal Appellation As Of Rank Or Office (such As LordOr General); Right Or Claim To Possession;

4637

Titter : Nervous Laugh4638

Titter : Nervous Laugh4639

Titular : Of A Title; Iname Only; Nominal; Having The TitleOf Aoffice Without The Obligations; Ex. Titular Head OfThe Company

4640

Toady : Flatter Of Favors4641

Toga : Roman Outer Robe4642

Token : Outward Sign; Ex. A Token Of Our Gratitude4643

Toll : Sound (a Large Bell) Slowly At Regular Intervals; N:Sound Of A Bell; Fixed Tax Or Charge4644

Tome : Large Volume; Book4645

Tonsure : Shaving Of The Head Especially ByPersoentering Religious Orders; V:4646

Topography : Physical Features Of A Region4647

Torpedo : Underwater Explosive Apparatus; V:4648

Torpedo : Underwater Explosive Apparatus; V:4649

Torpid : Dormant; Dull; Lethargic4650

Torpor : Lethargy; Sluggishness; Dormancy4651

Torque : Twisting Force; Force Producing Rotation4652

Torrent : Rushing Stream; Flood; Ex. The Raifell Itorrents.4653

Torrid : (of Weather) Hot Or Scorching; Passionate; Ex.Torrid Love Affairs4654

Torso : Trunk Of Statue With Head And Limbs Missing;Human Trunk4655

Tortilla : Flat Cake Made Of Cornmeal, Etc.4656

Tortuous : Winding; Full Of Curves; Ex. TortuousMountairoad4657

Toss : Throw Lightly; Move Or Lift (the Head) With ASudden Motion; Flip (a Coin) To Decide Something4658

Totem : Animal, Plant, Or Natural Object Serving AaSymbol Of A Clan Or Family; Representation Of TheSymbol Of A Clan; Ex. Totem Pole

4659

Totter : Shake Or Move Unsteadily; Sway As If About ToFall4660

Touching : Causing A Feeling Of Pity Or Sympathy;Pathetic; V: Touch: Cause To Feel Pity Or Sympathy;Adj. Touched

4661

Touchstone : Stone Used To Test The Fitness Of GoldAlloys; Criterion4662

Touchy : Over Sensitive; Easily Offended; Irascible;Delicate; Needing Delicate Handling; Ex. Touchy Situation4663

Toxic : Poisonous4664

Tract : Propaganda Pamphlet (esp. By A Religious OrPolitical Group); Expanse Of Land; Regioof IndefiniteSize; System Of Related Organs; Ex. Digestive Tract

4665

Tractable : Docile4666

Traduce : Expose To Slander4667

Trajectory : Path Taken By A Projectile; Ex. Trajectory OfA Bullet4668

Tramp : Walk With A Heavy Step; Travel On Foot; N:Vagrant; One Who Travelaimlessly About; Long Walk;Sound Of Heavy Walking

4669

Trample : Step Heavily With The Feet; Crush Under TheFeet4670

Trance : Hypnotic State; Ecstatic State; DetachmentFrom One'physical Surrounding (ain Contemplation OrDaydreaming); Cf. Transition

4671

Tranquillity : Calmness; Peace4672

Transcend : Exceed; Surpass4673

Transcendent : Exceeding Ordinary Limits; Superior;Surpassing; V: Transcend: Go Beyond; Exceed; Surpass;N: Transcendancy

4674

Transcribe : Copy; Write A Copy Of; N: Transcription4675

Transgression : Violation Of Law; Sin4676

Transient : Fleeting; Quickly Passing Away; Staying ForA Short Time4677

Transition : Going From One State Of Action To Another4678

Transition : Going From One State Of Action To Another4679

Transitory : Impermanent; Fleeting4680

Translucent : Partly Transparent4681

Transmute : Change; Convert To Something Different4682

Transparent : Permitting Light To Pass Through Freely;Easily Detected; Obvious; Clear; Ex. Transparent Lie4683

Transpire : Exhale; Become Known; Happen4684

Transpose : Reverse The Order Or Position Of4685

Trappings : Outward Decorations; Ornaments4686

Trappings : Outward Decorations; Ornaments4687

Traumatic : Pertaining To An Injury Caused By Violence4688

Travail : Strenuous Work; Toil; Painful Labor; Labor OfChildbirth4689

Traverse : Go Through Or Across4690

Travesty : Copy Or Example Of Something ThatCompletely Misrepresents The True Nature Of The RealThing; Comical Parody Or Imitation; Treatment Aimed At

4691

Tread : Walk; Trample; N: Grooved Face Of A Tire;Horizontal Part Of A Step4692

Treasure : Keep Aprecious; Cherish4693

Treasure : Keep Aprecious; Cherish4694

Treatise : Article Treating A Subject Systematically AndThoroughly4695

Trek : Travel; Journey4696

Trenchant : Cutting; Keen4697

Trenchant : Cutting; Keen4698

Trepidation : Fear; Trembling Agitation4699

Tribulation : Distress; Suffering4700

Tribunal : Court Of Justice4701

Tribune : Official Of Ancient Rome Elected By ThePlebianto Protect Their Rights; Protector Of The People4702

Tribute : Tax Levied By A Ruler; Payment Made By OneNation To Another In Acknowledgment Of Submission;Mark Of Respect (such As Praise Or Gift); Ex. Pay

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Trickle : Flow In Dropor In A Thin Stream; N:4706

Trickster : Person Who Cheatpeople4707

Trident : Three-Pronged Spear4708

Trifle : Something Of Little Importance Or Value; SmallAmount; Ex. A Trifle; V: Treat Without Seriousness; Flirt4709

Trifling : Trivial; Unimportant4710

Trigger : Set Off; Start4711

Trilogy : Group Of Three Works4712

Trim : Make Neat Or Tidy By Clipping; Reduce ByRemoving What Iunnecessary; Ornament; Decorate(round The Edges); Ex. Trim The Cost; Ex. Jacket

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Trinket : Knickknack; Bauble; Cheap Jewelry4714

Trite : Hackneyed; Commonplace4715

Trivia : Trifles; Unimportant Matters4716

Trivia : Trifles; Unimportant Matters4717

Troth : Pledge Of Good Faith Especially Ibetrothal;Betrothal; Ex. By My Troth4718

Trough : Long Narrow Container For Feeding FarmAnimals; Lowest Point (of A Wave, Business Cycle, Etc.);Long Narrow Depressioas Betweewaves

4719

Truckle : Curry Favor; Act In An Obsequious Way4720

Truculence : Aggressiveness; Ferocity; Adj. Truculent:Aggressive; Pugnacious; Fierce4721

Truculent : Aggressive; Savage4722

Truism : Self-Evident Truth4723

Trumpery : Objects That Are Showy, Valueless, Deceptive4724

Trumpery : Objects That Are Showy, Valueless, Deceptive4725

Truncate : Cut The Top Off4726

Truncate : Cut The Top Off; Shorten4727

Trunk : Main Wooden Stem Of A Tree; Human BodyExcluding The Head And Limbs; Torso; Prehensile NoseOf An Elephant

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Tryst : Meeting4729

Tumid : (of A Part Of The Body) Swollen; Distended;Bombastic; Pompous4730

Tumult : Commotion; Riot; Noise4731

Turbid : Muddy; Having The Sediment Disturbed4732

Turbulence : State Of Violent Agitation4733

Turbulence : State Of Violent Agitation4734

Tureen : Deep Table Dish For Holding Soup4735

Turgid : Swollen; Distended4736

Turmoil : Extreme Confusion; Great CommotioandConfusion; Ex. Throw The Country Into Turmoil4737

Turncoat : Traitor4738

Turpitude : Depravity; Baseness; Ex. Moral Turpitude4739

Turpitude : Depravity; Baseness; Ex. Moral Turpitude4740

Tutelage : Guardianship; Training4741

Tutelage : Guardianship; Training4742

Tutelary : Protective; Pertaining To A Guardianship; Ex.Tutelary Deities4743

Tycoon : Wealthy And Powerful Businessperson; WealthyLeader; Magnate; Ex. Business Tycoon4744

Typhoon : Tropical Hurricane Or Cyclone4745

Tyranny : Oppression; Cruel Government4746

Tyro : Beginner; Novice4747

Ulcer : Sore Place Appearing On The Skin Inside OrOutside The Body; Ex. Stomach Ulcer; Adj. Ulcerous; V:Ulcerate

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Ulterior : Intentionally Hidden; Beyond What Is Evident;Situated Beyond; Unstated And Often Questionable; Ex.Ulterior Motive

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Ultimatum : Last Demand; Last Warning; Last StatementOf Conditions That Must Be Met; Ex. They Have IgnoredOur Ultimatum.

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Umbrage : Resentment; Anger; Sense Of Injury Or Insult;Ex. Take Umbrage At His Rudeness4751

Unaccountable : Inexplicable; Impossible To Account For;Unreasonable Or Mysterious4752

Unassailable : Not Open To Attack; Impregnable; NotSubject To Question4753

Unassuaged : Unsatisfied; Not Soothed4754

Unassuming : Modest; Ex. The Champion's UnassumingManner4755

Unbridled : Violent; Uncontrolled; Ex. UnbridledRage/greed4756

Uncanny : Strange; Mysterious; Ex. Uncanny Knack4757

Unconscionable : Unscrupulous; Not Guided ByConscience; Excessive; Beyond Reason; Ex.Unconscionable Demand

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Uncouth : Outlandish; Clumsy; Boorish4759

Unction : The Act Of Anointing With Oil; Ex. ExtremeUnction4760

Unctuous : Oily; Bland; Insincerely Suave4761

Underhand : Done Slyly And Secretly (being Dishonest);A: (underhanded)4762

Underlying : Lying Below; Fundamental4763

Undermine : Weaken; Sap4764

Underscore : Underline; Emphasize4765

Understate : State With Lestruth Than Seemwarranted ByThe Facts; Ex. He Understated The Seriousnesof TheCrime; N: Understatement; Op. Overstate

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Undertaker : Funeral Director; One Whose BusinesitoArrange Burials4767

Undulate : Move With A Wavelike Motion4768

Undulating : Moving With A Wavelike Motion; V: Undulate;Cf. Und: Wave4769

Unearth : Dig Up; Discover (facts) By Careful Searching;Ex. He Unearthed Some Secrets About Her; Op. Conceal4770

Unearthly : Not Earthy; Weird4771

Unequivocal : Plain; Obvious; Unmistakable4772

Unexceptionable : Entirely Acceptable; Not Offering AnyBasis For Criticism4773

Unfaltering : Steadfast4774

Unfeigned : Genuine; Real4775

Unfettered : Liberated; Freed From Chains; V: Unfetter4776

Unfledged : Immature4777

Unfrock : Strip A Priest Or Minister Of Church Authority4778

Ungainly : (of Someone) Awkward Imovement; Clumsy; (ofSomething) Unwieldy; Ex. Ungainly Dancer/instrument4779

Unguent : Ointment4780

Uniformity : Sameness; Monotony; Adj. Uniform: TheSame All Over4781

Unilateral : One-Sided; Involving Or Affecting Only OneSide; Ex. Unilateral Declaration4782

Unimpeachable : That Cannot Be Impeached; BeyondDoubt Or Question; Blameless And Exemplary4783

Uninhibited : Unrepressed; Free In Behavior And Feelings4784

Unintimidating : Unfrightening4785

Unique : Without An Equal; Single In Kind4786

Unison : Unity Of Pitch (imusical Performance); CompleteAccord; Ex. The Choir Sang Iunison.4787

Universal : Characterizing Or Affecting All; General;Present Everywhere; Of The Universe; Cosmic; Ex.Universal Agreement; Ex. A Subject Of Universal Interest

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Unkempt : Disheveled; With Uncared-For Appearance4789

Unmitigated : (of Something Bad) Not Moderated;Unrelieved Or Immoderate; Without Qualification;Absolute; Ex. Unmitigated Disaster

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Unravel : Disentangle; Solve4791

Unregenerate : Making No Attempt To Change One'badPractices4792

Unrequited : Not Requited; Not Reciprocated; Ex.Unrequited Love4793

Unruly : Disobedient; Lawless4794

Unsavory : Distasteful; Disagreeable; Morally Offensive;Ex. Unsavory Activity/reputation4795

Unscathed : Unharmed; Ex. Escape The AccidentUnscathed4796

Unsightly : Ugly; Unpleasant To Look At4797

Unsullied : Untarnished4798

Untenable : Insupportable4799

Untoward : Unexpected And Adverse; Unfortunate OrUnlucky; Ex. Untoward Encounter4800

Unwarranted : Unjustified; Groundless; Undeserved4801

Unwieldy : Awkward (to Carry Or Move); Cumbersome;Unmanageable4802

Unwitting : Not Knowing; Unaware; Unintentional; Ex. SheWas Their Unwitting Accomplice; Ex. Unwitting Insult; Cf.Wit: Know

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Unwonted : Unaccustomed; Unusual; Ex. He Arrived WithUnwonted Punctuality.4804

Upbraid : Scold; Reproach4805

Upright : (sitting Or Standing) Straight Up; Honest; Moral4806

Uproar : Noisy Confusion4807

Uproarious : Marked By Commotioor Uproar; Very Noisy(esp. With Laughter); Hilarious; Causing Loud Laughter;Extremely Funny

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Upshot : Outcome4809

Urbane : Suave; Refined; Elegant4810

Urchin : Mischievous Child (usually A Boy)4811

Urge : Drive Or Force Forward (by Causing Impulses);Drive To Take Action; Impel; Entreat Earnestly; Ex. UrgeHorses; N: Impulse That Promptaction

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Urgent : Compelling Immediate Action; Pressing;Persistent; Importunate; Ex. Urgent In Hidemands4813

Ursine : Bearlike; Pertaining To A Bear4814

Usurp : Seize Another's Power Or Rank (without LegalAuthority); Supplant; Appropriate; N: Usurpation; Cf. TakeFor One's Owuse

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Usurpation : Act Of Seizing Power And Rank Of Another4816

Usury : Lending Money At Illegal Rates Of Interest4817

Utopia : Imaginary Land With Perfect Social And PoliticalSystem4818

Uxorious : Excessively Submissive Or Devoted To One'sWife; Cf. Uxor: Wife4819

Vacillation : Fluctuation; Wavering4820

Vacuous : Empty; Lacking Iideas; Inane; Stupid; Ex.Vacuous Expression; N: Vacuity4821

Vagabond : Wanderer; Tramp4822

Vagary : Capricious Happening; Caprice; Whim; Cf.Wander4823




Vagrant : Wandering From Place To Place; Roving; Stray;Moving In A Random Fashion; Ex. Vagrant Thoughts; N:Vagrancy

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Vain : Full Of Self-Admiration; Conceited; Without Result;Unsuccessful; N: Vanity4828

Vain : Full Of Self-Admiration; Conceited; Without Result;Unsuccessful; N: Vanity4829

Vainglorious : Boastful; Excessively Conceited4830

Valediction : Saying Farewell; Expression Of Leave-Taking4831

Valid : Logically Convincing; Sound; Legally Acceptable;Effective; Ex. Valid Reasoning/passport4832

Valor : Bravery4833

Vampire : Ghostly Being That Sucks The Blood Of TheLiving4834

Vanguard : Forerunners; Advance Forces4835

Vantage : Position Giving An Advantage4836

Vapid : Lacking Liveliness; Dull And Unimaginative; InsipidAnd Flavorless; Ex. Vapid Lecture4837

Variegate : Change The Appearance Of (by Marking WithDifferent Colors)4838

Varnish : Paint Used To Coat A Surface With A GlossyFilm; Glossy Coating Produced By Using Thisubstance;Ex. Nail Varnish; V:

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Vassal : In Feudalism, One Who Held Land Of A SuperiorLord4840

Vaunted : Boasted; Bragged; Highly Publicized4841

Veer : Change In Direction4842

Vegetate : Live In A Monotonous Way4843

Vellum : Parchment4844

Velocity : Speed4845

Venal : Capable Of Being Bribed4846

Vendetta : Blood Feud4847

Vendor : Seller4848

Veneer : Thin Layer; Cover4849

Veneer : Thin Layer; Cover4850

Venerate : Revere; Treat With Great Respect4851

Venial : Forgivable; Trivial4852

Venison : The Meat Of A Deer4853

Venison : Meat Of A Deer; Cf. Cow: Beef; Cf. Pig: Pork,Ham, Bacon; Cf. Calf: Veal; Cf. Sheep: Mutton; Cf. Lamb:Lamb

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Venom : Poison (of Animal); Hatred; Ex. Remarks Full OfVenom; Adj. Venomous4855

Vent : Small Opening; Outlet4856

Vent : Express; Utter4857

Ventilate : Admit Fresh Air Into To Replace Stale Air4858

Ventral : Abdominal4859

Ventriloquist : Someone Who Can Make His Or Her VoiceSeem To Come From Another Person Or Thing4860

Venture : Risk; Expose To Risk; Dare; Undertake A Risk;N:4861

Venture : Risk; Expose To Risk; Dare; Undertake A Risk;N:4862

Venturesome : Bold4863

Veracious : Truthful4864

Veracity : Truthfulness; Adherence To The Truth4865

Verbalize : To Put Into Words4866

Verbatim : Word For Word4867

Verbiage : Pompous Array Of Words4868

Verbose : Wordy4869

Verdant : Green; Covered With Greeplants Or Grass;Lush Ivegetation; Ex. Verdant Meadows4870

Verdigris : Greecoating Or Patina Ocopper Which HasBeeexposed To The Weather4871

Verge : Border; Edge, Rim, Or Margin; Ex. On The VergeOf: Very Near To; V: Border On4872

Verisimilar : Having The Appearance Of Truth Or Reality;Probable Or Likely To Be True; Plausible4873

Verisimilitude : Appearance Of Truth; Quality OfAppearing To Be True Or Real; Likelihood; Ex.Verisimilitude Of Her Performance As Lady Macbeth

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Veritable : Being Truly So; Real Or Genuine; Actual; NotFalse Or Imaginary4875

Verity : Quality Of Being True; Lasting Truth Or Principle;Ex. The Verity Of His Testimony; Ex. One Of The EternalVerities

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Vernacular : Living Language (as Compared To TheOfficial Language); Language Spokeia Country Or Region;Natural Style; Ex. Lapse Into The Vernacular

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Vernal : Pertaining To Spring4878

Versatile : Having Many Talents; Capable Of Working InMany Fields4879

Vertebrate : Having A Backbone Or Spinal Column; N:Group Of Animalhaving A Segmented Spinal Column4880

Vertebrate : Having A Backbone Or Spinal Column; N:Group Of Animalhaving A Segmented Spinal Column4881

Vertex : Summit4882

Vertigo : Dizziness4883

Verve : Enthusiasm; Liveliness4884

Vestige : Trace; Remains; Ex. Vestiges Of Some AncientReligion4885

Vestige : Trace; Remains; Ex. Vestiges Of Some AncientReligion4886

Veto : Vested Power To Reject A Bill; Exercise OfThiright; V: Prevent Or Forbid By Exercising The Power OfVeto

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Vex : Annoy; Distress4888

Viable : Capable Of Maintaining Life; Feasible; PracticalOr Workable; Ex. Viable Scheme4889

Viand : Food4890

Vibrant : Full Of Vigor Or Energy; Vibrating4891

Vicarious : Experienced As If One Were Taking Part ItheExperience Of Another; Done By A Deputy For OtherPeople; Acting As A Substitute; Ex. Vicarious Thrill At

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Vicissitude : Change Of Fortune4893

Vie : Contend; Compete4894

Vigil : Keeping Watch (during Normal Sleeping Hours);Ex. All-Night Vigil4895

Vigilant : Watchful; On The Alert; Watchfully Awake; AlertTo Spot Danger; N: Vigilance4896

Vigilante : One Who Without Authority AssumelawEnforcement Powers4897



Vignette : Picture; Short Literary Sketch4900

Vigor : Active Strength4901

Vile : Despicable; Unpleasant; Disgusting; Ex. VileSlander4902

Vile : Despicable; Unpleasant; Disgusting; Ex. VileSlander4903

Vindictive : Disposed To Revenge; Vengeful; Out ForRevenge; Spiteful; Intended To Cause Harm; Malicious;Ex. Vindictive Streak

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Vintner : Wine Merchant; Winemaker; Seller Of Wine4905

Violate : Break (a Law); Defile; Desecrate; AssaultSexually; Ex. Violate Graves4906

Viper : Poisonous Snake4907

Virile : Manly; Having Masculine Spirit Or Strength; Full OfStrength4908

Virtual : In Essence; Existing In Essence Though Not InActual Form; For Practical Purposes; Ex. VirtualRuler/space

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Virtue : Goodness; Moral Excellence; Good Quality;Advantage; Ex. By Virtue Of; Ex. Make A Virtue OfNecessity

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Virtuoso : Highly Skilled Artist (esp. Imusic); Ex. PianoVirtuoso4911

Virulent : Extremely Poisonous4912

Virus : Disease Communicator4913

Visage : Face; Appearance4914

Visceral : Felt In One's Inner Organs4915

Viscid : Adhesive; Gluey4916

Viscous : Sticky; Gluey4917

Vise : Vice; Tool For Holding Work Iplace; ClampingDevice4918

Vision : Eyesight; Foresight; Mental Image Produced ByThe Imagination; Experience Of Seeing The Supernatural4919

Visionary : Produced By Imagination; Fanciful; Mystical4920

Vital : Vibrant And Lively; Critical; Living, Breathing4921

Vitiate : Spoil The Effect Of; Make Inoperative4922

Vitreous : Pertaining To Or Resembling Glass4923

Vitriolic : Corrosive; Sarcastic4924

Vituperative : Abusive; Scolding4925

Vivacious : Animated; Gay4926

Vivacious : Animated; Gay4927

Vivid : (of Light Or Color) Bright And Distinct; EvokingLifelike Mental Images; Ex. Vivid Red Hair/description4928

Vivisection : Act Of Dissecting Living Animals4929

Vixen : Female Fox; Ill-Tempered Woman4930

Vociferous : Clamorous; Noisy4931

Vogue : Popular Fashion; Ex. Jeans Became The Vogue.4932

Volatile : Changeable; Of A Quickly Changing Nature (asOf Temper); Mercurial; Tending To Violence; EvaporatingRapidly; Ex. Volatile Character/situatioithe Street

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Volition : Act Of Using One's Will; Act Of Making AConscious Choice; Ex. She Selected This Dress Of HerOwn Volition.

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Volley : Simultaneoudischarge Of A Number Of Shots; V:4935

Voluble : Fluent; Glib4936

Voluminous : Bulky; Large4937

Voluptuous : Sensual; Of Or Giving Sensual Pleasure;Indulging In Sensual Pleasures; Ex. Voluptuoulines; Ex.Voluptuoulife Of The Romans; N: Voluptuary:

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Voodoo : Religion Practiced Chiefly In Haiti4939

Voracious : Ravenous; Eating Large Quantities Of Food;Exceedingly Eager; Insatiable; Ex. VoraciousAnimal/reader

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Vortex : Whirlwind; Whirlpool; Center Of Turbulence;Predicament Into Which One Is Inexorably Plunged4941

Vouch : Give A Personal Guarantee; Ex. I Can Vouch ForHiintegrity; N: Voucher4942

Vouchsafe : Grant Condescendingly; Guarantee; Ex. ICasafely Vouchsafe You Fair Returoyour Investment4943

Vulgar : Of The Common People; Deficient In Refinement;Not Refined; Coarse; Ex. Vulgar Display Of Wealth; N:Vulgarism: Vulgarity; Crudely Indecent Word; Cf.

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Vulgar : Of The Common People; Deficient In Refinement;Not Refined; Coarse; Ex. Vulgar Display Of Wealth; N:Vulgarism: Vulgarity; Crudely Indecent Word; Cf.

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Vulnerable : Susceptible To Wounds4946

Vulpine : Like A Fox; Crafty4947

Vulture : Carrion-Eating Birds4948

Vying : Contending4949

Wade : Walk Through A Substance, Such Awater, ThatImpedemovement4950

Waffle : Speak Equivocally About Aissue; N:4951

Waft : Move Gently (iair Or Iseas) By Wind Or Waves; Ex.Leaves Wafting Past The Window4952

Wag : Shake Repeatedly From Side To Side; Ex. TheDog Wagged Ittail; N: Humorouperson; Wit4953

Wage : Begin And Continue (a War)4954

Waggish : Mischievous; Humorous; Tricky4955

Waif : Homeless Child Or Animal; Ex. Waifs And Strays4956

Waive : Give Up Temporarily; Yield4957

Wake : Trail Of Ship Or Other Object Through Water;Path Of Something That Has Gone Before; Ex. HungerFollowed Ithe Wake Of The War

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Wallow : Roll Imud; Indulge In; (of A Ship) Roll Ia RoughSea; Become Helpless; Ex. Wallow Ithe Mud/luxury4959

Wallow : Roll Imud; Indulge In; (of A Ship) Roll Ia RoughSea; Become Helpless; Ex. Wallow Ithe Mud/luxury4960

Wan : Having A Pale Or Sickly Color; Pallid4961

Wanderlust : Strong Longing To Travel4962

Wangle : Achieve By Cleverness Or Trick; Wiggle Out;Fake; Ex. She Tried To Wangle Ainvitatioto The Party.4963

Wangle : Achieve By Cleverness Or Trick; Wiggle Out;Fake; Ex. She Tried To Wangle Ainvitatioto The Party.4964

Wanton : Unrestrained; Gratuitously Cruel; WillfullyMalicious; Unchaste; Sexually Improper; Promiscuous;Ex. Wantospending/killing; Cf. Having No Just Cause

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Ward : Administrative Division Of A City; Division In AHospital Or Prison; Incompetent Person Placed UnderThe Protection Of A Guardian; V: Guard; Ward Off: Avert

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Warp : Twist Out Of Shape; N:4967

Warrant : Justification; Written Order ThatServeaauthorization (esp. A Judicial Writ); Ex.Search/death Warrant; V: Justify; Guarantee

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Warranted : Justified; Authorized4969

Warranty : Guarantee; Assurance By Seller4970

Warren : Tunnels In Which Rabbits Live; CrowdedConditions In Which People Live4971

Wary : Very Cautious4972

Wastrel : Profligate4973



Waver : Move Or Swing Back And Forth; Be Uncertain OrUnsteady In Decision Or Movement; Ex. WaveringBetween Accepting And Refusing

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Wax : Increase; Grow4977

Waylay : Ambush; Lie In Want4978

Wean : Accustom A Baby Not To Nurse; Give Up ACherished Activity4979

Weary : Tired After Long Work; V:4980

Weather : Endure The Effect Of Weather Or Other Forces4981

Weird : Eerie; Strange; Unnatural4982

Well-Bred : Of Good Upbringing; Well-Mannered AndRefined4983

Welt : Mark From A Beating Or Whipping4984

Welter : Confusion; Turmoil; Confused Mass; BewilderingJumble; Ex. Welter Of Data4985

Wheedle : Deceive, Persuade, Or Obtaiby Flattery;Cajole; Coax; Ex. Wheedle A Promise Out Of Her4986

Whelp : Young Wolf, Dog, Tiger, Etc.4987

Whet : Sharpen; Stimulate; Ex. Whet Someone'sAppetite4988

Whiff : Puff Or Gust (of Air, Scent, Etc.); Short-LastingSmell; Hint; Ex. Whiff Of Perfume/scandal4989

Whiff : Puff Or Gust (of Air, Scent, Etc.); Short-LastingSmell; Hint; Ex. Whiff Of Perfume/scandal4990

Whim : Sudden Capriciouidea; Fancy4991

Whimsical : Capricious; Fanciful; Quaint4992

Whimsy : Whim; Tendency To Behave AmusinglyStrangely; Ex. Story Full Of Whimsy4993

Whimsy : Whim; Tendency To Behave AmusinglyStrangely; Ex. Story Full Of Whimsy4994

Whine : Complain (in A Sad Voice); Make A High SadSound (ain Pain Or Supplication)4995

Whinny : Neigh Like A Horse4996

Whit : Small Amount; Smallest Speck; Ex. Not A Whit Of4997

Whittle : Pare; Cut Away Thibits (from Wood); FashioithisWay; Reduce Gradually; Trim4998

Wholesome : Conducive To Mental Or Physical Health;Healthful4999

Whorl : Ring Of Leaves Around Stem; Ring; CircularArrangement; Ex. Whorls Othe Fingers5000

Wiggle : Wriggle; Move From Side To Side With IrregularTwisting Motions5001

Willful : Intentional; Headstrong5002

Willowy : Flexible; Pliant; Slender; Cf. Willow5003

Wilt : Loose Freshness; Droop5004

Wily : Cunning; Artful5005

Wince : Move Back Suddenly; Shrink Back; Flinch; Ex.She Winced As She Touched The Cold Body.5006

Windfall : Unexpected Lucky Event5007

Winnow : Sift; Separate Good Parts From Bad5008

Winsome : Agreeable; Gracious; Engaging5009

Wisp : Small Bunch (of Hair); Faint Streak (of Smoke)5010

Wispy : Thin; Slight; Barely Discernible5011

Wistful : Vaguely Longing; Sadly Thoughtful5012

Withdrawn : Introverted; Retiring; Remote5013

Wither : Shrivel; Decay5014

Withhold : Refuse To Give; Hold Back; Ex. WithholdingTax5015

Withstand : Stand Up Against; Resist Successfully5016

Witless : Foolish; Idiotic5017

Witticism : Witty Saying; Facetious Remark5018

Wizardry : Sorcery; Magic5019

Wizened : Shriveled; Withered; Ex. Wizened Apple/oldLady5020

Woe : Great Sorrow; Deep Inconsolable Grief; Affliction;Suffering; Ex. Financial Woes5021

Woeful : Sad; (of Something Bad) Deplorable; DeplorablyBad; Ex. Woeful Housing Conditions5022

Wont : Custom, Habitual Procedure5023

Worldly : Engrossed In Matters Of This Earth; NotSpiritual5024

Wraith : Ghost; Phantom Of A Living Person5025

Wrangle : Quarrel; Obtain Through Arguing5026

Wrath : Anger; Fury5027

Wrath : Anger; Fury5028

Wreak : Inflict; Ex. Wreak One's Vengeance On5029

Wrench : Twist; Pull; Strain; Ex. He Wrenched The GunOut Of Her Hands.5030

Wrest : Obtaiby Pulling Violently; Pull Away; Take ByViolence; Ex. Wrest Victory From Their Grasp5031

Wretch : Miserable Person; Bad Or Despicable Person;Adj. Wretched: Miserable; Bad; Contemptible; Vile5032

Wring : Twist (to Extract Liquid); Extract By Twisting;Wrench Painfully (neckor Hands)5033

Wrinkle : Small Ridge On A Smooth Surface (face OrCloth); V:5034

Writ : Writtecommand Issued By A Court (tellingSomeone To Do Or Not To Do Something)5035

Writhe : Squirm; Twist5036

Wrongheaded : Stubbornly Wrong5037

Wry : Twisted; With A Humorous Twist5038

Xenophobia : Fear Or Hatred Of Foreigners5039

Yen : Strong Desire; Longing; Urge; Ex. Yen For Travel5040

Yeoman : Man Owning Small Estate; Middle-ClassFarmer5041

Yield : Amount Produced; Crop; Income On Investment5042

Yield : Give In; Surrender5043

Yoke : Join Together; Unite5044

Yokel : Country Bumpkin5045

Yore : Time Long Past; Ex. Ithe Days Of Yore5046

Zany : Crazy; Comic5047

Zeal : Eager Enthusiasm (to A Cause Or Ideal); Adj.Zealous5048

Zealot : Fanatic; Person Who Shows Excessive Zeal5049

Zenith : Point Directly Overhead In The Sky; Summit5050

Zephyr : Gentle Breeze; West Wind5051

Zest : Outer Skin Of An Orange Used For Giving ASpecial Taste To Food; Spice; Interest; Flavor; SpiritedEnjoyment; Ex. Add A Certain Zest To The Affair; Ex.

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