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Hey, you! Are you Preparing for GRE, GMAT,SAT, TOEFL etc., Are you aspiring to get yourMasters? Or Simply Looking to improve yourvocabulary for writing your first novel.

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All of these have one common requirement, that isyou being able to come up with words for writingand understanding the words. This eBook will aidyou not only in increasing your range of vocabularybut aid you in remembering these words. Have you heard of the Picture Superiority effect inScience?. It is noting but People tend to rememberthings and understand things when they have seen itrather than just reading it.

I have attached images with all these words thatsymbolize the meaning of that word so you will beable to get that high-ranking score in one of theseInternational Tests. Don’t forget. It is not justimages there are two example sentences. With eachword.I will be keeping on updating these words every 2months. So you can be up to date with all theseimportant words.

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Abate: To decrease or ReduceAbcission: The act of cutting or The natural separation of a leaf or otherpart of a plantAbdicate: To give up a position, right, or powerAbeyance: Temporary suppression or SuspensionAberrant: Deviating from what is normal (unusual)Abject : Miserable or PitifulAbjure: To Reject or Abandon FormallyAbscond: To Depart SecretlyAbstemious: Moderate in appetiteAbstinence: The giving up of certain pleasuresAbysmal: Very BadAbyss: Bottomless PitAccretion: Growth in Size or Increase in AmountAccrue: To accumulate or Grow by AdditionsAdamant: Uncompromising , UnyieldingAdjunct: Something added, Attached, or Joined.Admonish: To Caution or ReprimanAdulterate: To make a substance less pure by adding something else to itAesthetic: Concerning or Characterized by an appreciation of beauty orgood tasteAffected: Had an effect on , Made a differenceAffinity: Fondness or Liking , similarityAggrandize: To make larger or greaterAggregate: Amounting to a whole or totalAlacrity: Cheerful willingness , Eagerness , SpeedAlchemy: Medieval Chemical Philosophy based on changing Metal intoGold , a seemingly magical power or process of transmutation.Alleviate: to relieve , improve partially.

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Alloy: A Combination or A Mixture of two or more metalsAllure: The power to entice by charmAmalgamate: To combine into a unified wholeAmbiguous: Unclear or Doubtful in meaningAmbivalence: The state of having Conflicting Emotional AttitudesAmbrosia: Something Delicious , The Food of the GodAmeliorate: To ImproveAmenable: Agreeable , co-operative , SuitedAmenity: Something that Increases ComfortAmulet: Ornament Worn as a charm against evil spiritsAnachronism: Something out of the proper timeAnalgesic: medication that reduces or eliminates painAnalogous: ComparableAnarchy: Absence of Government , State of DisorderAnodyne: Something that Calms or Soothes painAnomalous: Irregular , Deviating from the NormAntecedent: Something that comes beforeAntediluvian: PrehistoricAntipathy: Dislike or HostilityAntler: Bony growth on the head of a deerAnvil: The place where blacksmith works onApathy: IndifferenceApex: The highest pointApiary: A place where bees are keptApiculture Bee-keepingApothegm: A Terse, Witty SayingAppease: To calm, Pacify, PlacateAppellation: NameApposite: Strikingly Appropriate and RelevantApprise: To InformApprobation: Praise or ApprovalApropos: Relevant, At the right time

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Archaeology: The study of material evidence of past human lifeArdor: Great emotion or PassionArduous: Extremely Difficult , LaboriousArgot: A Specialized Vocabulary used by a GroupArrest: To stop , To seizeArtless: Guileless , NaturalAscetic: One who practices Self-DenialAsperity: Severity or Harshness or IrritabilityAspersion: Slander , False RumorAssiduous: Diligent , Hard-WorkingAssuage: To make less severeAstringent: AcidicAttenuate: Reduce , To weakenAudacious: Recklessly bold , DaringAugust: Impressive , MajesticAustere: Simple , UnadornedAutonomous: Self-governing , IndependentAutopsy: Examination of a dead body , PostmortemAvalanche: Great mass of falling snow and iceAvarice: GreedAvenge: Take vengeance for something or on behalf of someoneAver: To affirm , Declare to be true<Avocation: Hobby , Secondary OccupationAvuncular: Like an uncle, Benevolent and tolerantAwe: Solemn wonder , Feeling of respect mixed with wonder and fearAwful: Terrible , Very BadAwl: Pointed tool used for piercingAzure: Sky blue

B WordsBabble: Chatter idly or foolishlyBacchanal: Noisy party with a lot of drinkingBackslide: Revert (to bad habits)

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Badger: Pester , Annoy continually with demandsBadinage: Teasing conversation , Banter , joking talkBaffle : Frustrate , PerplexBaleful: Evil , malignant in intent or effect , deadlyBalk: Stop Short, as if faced with an ObstacleBallast: Heavy substance used to add stability or weightBalm: Something that relieves pain , oily liquid with a pleasant smellfrom treesBanal: Hackneyed , Commonplace , Trite , lacking originality , clichéBane: Poison , Cause of ruinBaneful: Harmful , poisonousBank: Heap , piled-up mass , embankmentBar: Legal profession , vertical line dividing a staff into equal measuresBarb: Sharp projection from fishhook, ArrowBard: PoetBarefaced: Shameless and noticeable , blatant , boldBargain: Agreement between two groups or peopleBaroque: Highly OrnateBarrister: Counselor-at-law or Lawyer in the higher court of lawBarter or Barterer : Trade/ TraderBase: The bottom section that sustains a bigger item or thingBask: Luxuriate , take pleasure in warmthBastion: Stronghold , Something seen as a source of protectionBate: Let down , Lessen the force of , moderate , restrainBattalion: Army unit made up of four or more companiesBauble: Trinket , Cheap Jewel , TrifleBeatific: Giving or showing bliss , blissfulBedraggle: Wet thoroughlyBefuddle: Confuse thoroughly , PerplexBeget: Father , become the father of , produce , give rise toBeguile: Deceive , Mislead or delude , Cheat ,Behemoth: Huge creature , Something of monstrous size or power

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Belabor: Harp on , Dwell on tediously , ExplainBellicose: WarlikeBemoan: Lament , moan for , Express sorrow or disapproval ofBemused: Confused , lost in thought , preoccupiedBenediction: BlessingBeneficial: Helpful , Useful , AdvantageousBenefit: Advantage , anything that brings help, ProfitBenevolent: Generous , Charitable , having a wish to do goodBenison: BlessingBequeath: Leave to someone by means of a willBerate: Scold stronglyBereaved: deprived of (someone beloved through death)Berserk: Mad with violent anger , Frenzied , Madly excitedBeseech: Beg: Plead withBeset: Harass or Trouble from all directionsBesiege: Surround with armed forces , harass (with requests) , annoycontinuallyBesmirch: Soil , Defile , Make DirtyBestial: Beastlike , Brutal , inhuman , very cruelBetray: Be Unfaithful , Reveal (unconsciously or unwillingly)Betroth: Become engaged to marryBevy: Large groupBeware: Be cautious (of)Bewitch: Cast a spell over , Captivate completelyBicker: QuarrelBiennial: Every two yearsBifurcate: Divided into two branches , forkedBigot: One who is intolerant (in matters of religion or politics)Bilious: Suffering from indigestion , sick from having too much bileBilk: Swindle , CheatBillow: Large wave of water , a great swell or surge (of smoke)Bitter: Having a sharp biting taste

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Bivouac: Temporary encampment , Camp without tentsBlanch: , Whiten , Make white or pale , BleachBlandishment: FlatteryBlare: Loud or harsh roar or screech , Dazzling Blaze of LightBlasphemy: Irreverence , Sacrilege , Bad language about God or holythingsBlatant: Extremely (offensively) obvious , loudly offensiveBleak: Cold or Cheerless , Frigid , Unlikely to be favorable , DepressingBlight: Plant diseaseBliss: Complete happinessBlithe: Gay , joyousBloated: Swollen or puffed as with water or airBlotch: Spot , BlotBlue: Gloomy , DepressedBluff: Pretense (of strength) , Deception , High cliffBlunder: Error , Stupid mistakeBlunt: Having a dull edgeBlush: Become red in the face (from embarrassment or shame)Bluster: Blow in heavy gusts , threaten emptily , BullyBog: Soft wet landBogus: Counterfeit , Not Authentic , Intentionally falseBoisterous: Violent , rough , noisyBolster: Support , reinforceBombardment: AttackBookish: Fond of books and readingBoon: Blessing , benefit , something very helpfulBoor: Rude, insensitive personBoost: Lift by pushing up from below , IncreaseBouillon: Clear beef (or meat) soupBound: Leap or spring , Limit or confine , constitute the limit ofBountiful: Generous , Graciously GenerousBovine: Cow like

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Brackish: Somewhat salineeBrag: boastBraid: Plait , Interweave strands or lengths of , make by weaving strandstogetherBrave: face courageouslyBrawl: Noisy QuarrelBrawn: Human muscle , Muscular strength , SturdinessBrazen: Insolent , without shame , boldBreadth: Width , extentBrevity: Conciseness , Shortness of durationBrink: Edge (at the top of a cliff)Bristle: to display indications of being angryBrittle: To break EasilyCabal : small group of persons secretly united to promote their owninterestschurlish rude; boorishcircuitous roundaboutclairvoyant one who can predict the future; psychicclique - a small, exclusive groupcloister - to confine; secludecoagulate - thicken; congealcodify- to systematizecognizant- informed; conscious; awarecollage - artistic composition of materials pasted over a surface; anassemblage of diverse elementscommensurate – proportionalcompendium - brief, comprehensive summarycomplacent - self-satisfiedcomplaisant - overly polite; willingness to comply with the wishes ofotherscomplement something that completes or makes up a wholecompliant – yieldingcompunction - uneasiness caused by guilt

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conciliatory - overcoming distrust or hostilityconcoct - to inventcondone - to overlook voluntarily; forgiveconfound - to baffle; perplex; mix upcontiguous - touching; neighboring; connecting without a breakcontinence - self-control;contumacious - disobedient; rebelliousconundrum - riddle; puzzle with no solutionconvention practice widely observed in a group; custom; acceptedtechnique orconverge - to approach; come together; tend to meetconvivial – sociableconvoluted - twisted; complicatedcopious - abundant; plentifulcornucopia - horn overflowing with fruit and grain; state of abundancecovert- hidden; secretcozen to mislead by trick or fraud; deceivecraven - cowardlycredence- acceptance of something as truecredo - statement of belief or principle; creed

D WordsDabble: Work at in a nonserious fashion , splash aroundDais raised platform for speakers or other important peopleDank: Damp , unpleasantly wetDapper: Neat and trimDappled: SpottedDart: Move or throw suddenly and quicklyDaub: Smear (as with paint) , cover with something stickyDaunt: Intimidate , Frighten , Discourage , DisheartenDauntless: Bold , fearlessDawdle: Loiter , Hang around , Waste time doing nothingDaze: Stun as with a blow or shock , bemuse , benumb

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Dazzle : Make blind with a sudden intense light , amaze , fill withwonderDeadlock: Standstill , stalemateDearth: ScarcityDebacle: Sudden disastrous downfall or Defeat , DisasterDebar: forbid / excludeDebase: Degrade , reduce in quality or valueDebilitate: Weaken especially through heat, hunger, illness , enfeebleDebonair: Friendly, Charming, and fashionably dressedDebris: Rubble , wreckage , scattered remains of something broken ordestroyedDebunk: Expose as false, exaggerated, worthless , ridiculeDebut: First public appearanceDecadence: Decay , fall to a lower levelDecant : Pour off gentlyDecapitate: BeheadDecelerate: Slow downDecimate: destroy or kill a large part of peopleDecipher: decodeDeclivity: downward slopeDecompose: decayDecorous: proper (in behavior, conduct, or appearance)Decree: Authoritative order , edict , judgment of a court of lawDecrepit: weak and in bad condition from old age or hard useDecry: express strong disapproval ofDeduce: derived by reasoningDeface: mar , disfigureDefalcate: embezzleDefame: harm someone’s reputation , malign , speak evil of , slanderDefault: failure to act , failure to perform a task or be presentDefeatist: resigned to defeat or failure:Defection: desertionDefer: give in respectfully , submit , delay till later

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Defiance: refusal to yield , resistanceDefile: pollute , make filthy or dirtyDeflect: turn aside , turn away from a straight courseDefoliate: destroy leaves , deprive of leaves (by the use of chemicals)Defray: provide for the payment of , undertake the payment of , payDefrock: strip a priest or minister of church authority , unfrockDeft: skillfulDefunct: dead , no longer in use or existenceDegenerate: Lower in esteem , disgraceDegradation: humiliation , debasement , degenerationDehydrate: remove water from , dry outDeify: turn into a god , make a god of , idolizeDeign: condescend , stoopDelete: erase , strike outDeleterious: harmfulDeliberate: consider , ponderDelineate: Portray , depict , sketch , describeDelirium: mental disorder marked by confusionDelta: flat plain of mud or sand between branches of a riverDelude: deceiveDeluge: flood , rushDelusion: false belief , hallucination , deludingDelusive: deceptive , likely to delude , misleading ,Delve: dig , search deeply , investigateDemean: disgrace , humiliate , debase in dignity ,Demeanor: behavior , bearingDemented: insaneDemerit : fault , bad qualityDemise: deathDemographic: related to population balanceDemolition: destructionDemoniac: fiendish , cruel

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Demotic: of or pertaining to the peopleDenigrate: blacken , defameDenizen: (animal, person, or plant) inhabitant or resident of a particularplaceDenotation: meaning , distinguishing by nameDenouement: final outcome , final development of the plot of a play orother literary workDenounce: condemn , criticizeDepict: portrayDeplete: reduce , exhaustDeplore: regret , express sorrowDeploy: spread out (troops) in an extended though shallow battle lineDeport: send out of the countryDepose: dethrone , remove from office , give a deposition , testifyDepravity: extreme corruption , wickednessDeprecate: express disapproval of , deplore , protest against , belittleDepreciate: lessen in value , belittle , represent as of little valueDepredation: plundering , destructionDeranged: insaneDerelict: negligent , (of someone) neglectful of duty ,Deride: ridicule , treat with contempt , make fun ofDermatologist: one who studies the skin and its diseasesDerogatory: expressing a low opinion , disparagingDescry: catch sight of (something distant)Desecrate: profane , violate the sanctity ofDesperado: reckless, desperate outlawDespicable: contemptibleDespoil: plunder , sackDespondent: without hope and courageDespot: tyrant , harshDesiccate: dry upDestitute: extremely poorDesultory: aimless , haphazard , digressing at random

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Detached: emotionally removed , free from emotional involvementDetonation: explosionDetraction: slandering , aspersion , detractingEbullient - exhilarated; overly enthusiasticeclectic - selecting from various sourceseffervescence - state of high spirits or liveliness; process of bubling asgas escapeseffete - depleted of vitality; over refined; decadentefficacy - effectiveness; efficiencyeffrontery - shameless; boldness; presumptuousnessegotistical - excessively self-centered; conceitedelegy - poem or song expressing lamentationelicit - to provoke; draw outelixir - a substance believed to have the power to cure illselysian - delightful; blissfulembellish - to adorn; enhanceemollient - soothing; mollifyingempirical - derived from observation or experimentemulate - to imitate; copyencomium - a formal expression of praiseendemic - inherent; belonging to an areaenervate - to weakenengender - to cause; produceenhance - to increase; improveentomology - the scientific study of insectsenunciate - to pronounce clearlyephemeral - short-lived; fleetingepistemology - branch of philosophy tha examines the nature ofknowledgeequable - steady; unvarying; sereneequanimity - composure; calmnessequivocate - intentionally use vague languageerrant - mistaken; straying from the proper course

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erudite- learned; scholarlyestimable - admirable; possible to estimateethnocentric - based on the attitude that one's group is superioretymology origin and history of a wordeulogy - a tribute to someone who has just diedeuphoria - feeling of extreme happinesseuthanasia -mercy killingevince - to show plainly; be an indication ofevocative - tending to call to mind or produce a reactionexacerbate to aggravate; make worseexculpate - to clear of blame; vindicateexecrable - extremely bad or unpleasantexigency - crisis; urgent requirementsexorcise - to expel evil spirits, free from bad influencesexpatiate - to speak or write at lengthexpatriate - to send into exileexpiate - to atone forexplicate - to explain; interpret; clarifyexpository – explanatoryextant - in existence; not lostextirpate - to root up; to destroyextraneous -not essentialextrapolation - the act of estimation by projecting known informationfacilitate - to make less difficultfactotum - a person who does all sorts of work; a handymanf allacious based on a false idea or fact; misleadingfallow - plowed but not sowed; uncultivatedfatuous - foolishly self-satisfiedfauna - animals of a period or regionfawning - give a servile display of exaggerated flattery or affection,typically in order to gain favorfelicitous - well chosen or suited to the circumstances

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feral - existing in a wild or untamed statefervor - warmth and intensity of emotionfetid - having a bad smellfetter - to bind; confinefiat - an arbitrary order, a formal authorization or propositionfidelity - loyalty; exact correspondencefinesse - to handle with a deceptive or evasive strategy; refined inperformancefissure – crevicefledgling - beginner; noviceflourish - embellishment or ornamentationflout- to treat scornfullyflux - flowing; a continuous movingfoment - to incite; arouseforbearance – patienceforestall - to prevent; delayformidable - menacing; threateningforswear - renounce; repudiatefracas - a loud quarrel; brawlfractious - quarrelsome; unruly; rebelliousfrieze - ornamental band on a wallfrugality – thriftfulminate - to attack loudly; denouncefulsome - so excessive as to be disgustingfusion - union; synthesisfutile - ineffective; useless; fruitlessgainsay - to deny; dispute; opposegambol - to frolic; leap playfullygarrulous- very talkative; wordgauche - coarse and uncouth; clumsygeniality - cheerfulness; kindliness; sociabilityglib - fluent in an insincere way; offhand

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gossamer- sheer; light and delicate; like cobwebsgouge - to tear out; scoop out; overchargegrandiloquent - pompous; bombasticgregarious - outgoing; sociablegrouse - to complainguileless - free of cunning or deceit; artlessguise - outward appearance; false appearancegustatory - affecting the sense of tasteHabitat: natural home of a plant or animalHabituate: accustom or familiarize , addictHackles: hairs on back and neck, especially of a dogHackneyed: commonplace , triteHaggard: wasted away , gauntHaggle: argue about pricesHail: frozen rain dropHalcyon: calm , peacefulHalfhearted: exhibiting little interest or enthusiasmHallowed: blessed , consecratedHallucination: delusion , false idea ,Halting: hesitant , faltering , not fluentHamper: obstruct , prevent the free movement ofHandsome: large in quantity , generousHapless: unfortunate , lucklessHarangue: long, passionate, and vehement speech<Harass: annoy by repeated attacksHarbinger: forerunnerHarbor: give protectionHardy: sturdy , robust ,Harping: tiresome dwelling on a subjectHarrow: break up and level (soil) with a harrowHarrowing: agonizing , distressing , traumaticHarry: harass, annoy, torment

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Hatch: deck opening , lid covering a deck openingHaughtiness: pride , arroganceHaunt: (of a spirit) visit (a place) , come to mind continuallyHaven: place of safety , refuge , harborHavoc: widespread damage , disorder , chaosHazard: put in danger, riskHaze: light mist or smoke , confused state of mindHazy: slightly obscure , misty , unclearHeadfirst: moving with the head leading , headlongHeadlong: hasty , rash , headfirstHeadstrong: willful , stubborn , unyieldingHealthful: conducive to good healthHeckler: person who verbally harasses othersHedonist: one who believes that pleasure is the sole aim in lifeHeed: pay attention toHegemony: dominance especially of one nation over othersHeinous: atrocious , wicked , hatefully bad1)The food in the cafeteria is pretty heinous .2)The priest told the man that only God could forgive him for hisheinous actionsHelm: steering wheel of a ship , position of control.Hem: surround tightly so that movement is impossibleHerald: messenger , sign of something to comeHerbivorous: grain-eatingHerd: group of animals , crowd , one who looks after a herdHeresy: opinion contrary to popular belief , opinion contrary to acceptedreligionHermetic: concerning alchemy or magic , obscure and mysterious ,occultHerpetologist: one who studies reptilesHeterodox: against accepted opinion , unorthodox , unconventionalHew: cut to pieces with ax or sword , chop

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Hiatus: gap , pause , gap or interruption in space or time , breakHeyday: time of greatest success or power , primeHibernal: wintry , wintry , of or like winterHide: skin of an animalHideous: repulsive to the sight , ugly , repugnantHieroglyphic: picture writingHilarity: boisterous mirth(merriment , laughter)Incompatibility: Quality of being mismatched, lack of harmonyIncongruity : the quality of disagreeing; being unsuitable andInappropriateIncongruous : Inappropriate/ inconsistent or incompatible withsomething elseInconsequential : lacking worth or importanceInconstancy : Fickleness, unreliability; the state of changing withoutgood reasonIncontrovertible : UndeniableIncorporate : make into a whole or make part of a wholeIncorrigible :Incapable of being reformedIncredulous : Skeptical, don't believeIncrement : one in a series of increasesInculcate : Teach persistently, implant (an idea) in a personIncumbent : necessary (for someone) as a duty or responsibility; morallybinding/ currently holding an office.incursion : sudden invasionIndefatigable : Untiring, not able to become fatiguedIndeterminate : not precisely determined or established; not fixed orknown in advanceIndict : Accuse, chargeIndifference : Lack of concernIndifferent : (adj) not caring, having no interest; unbiasedIndigenous : NativeIndigent : Poor, needyIndignant : angry, especially as a result of something unjust or unworthy

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Indiscriminate : Choosing at random without careful selectionIndoctrinate : To teach certain principlesIndolent : LazyIndulgent : yielding to desireInebriated : Drunk, intoxicatedIneffable : incapable of being expressed or describedIneffectual : not producing an intended effectIneluctable : not to be avoided or escaped; inevitableInept : clumsyInert : Without power to moveInevitable : certain/ unavoidable/ will definitely happen, like death ortax seasoninexorable : Inflexible, unrelentingInfallible : Exempt from error, rightInfamous : Having a bad reputationInfatuated: foolishly passionate or attractedInfelicitous : unfortunate; inappropriateInfer : to concludeInfinitesimal: very very smallInflammable : easily lit on fireInflammatory : (v) inspire, animate; give substance, essence, or contextto; be the characteristic quality ofInfraction : Violation/ a crime less serious than a felony/ breachIngenious : showing inventiveness and skillIngenuous : lacking in sophistication or worldlinessIngrained : (adj) deep-rooted, forming part of the very essence; workedinto the fiberIngrate : Ungrateful personIngratiate : gain favor with somebody by deliberate efforts, charmInherent : Inborn/ existing in someoneInhibition : RestraintInimical : Hostile, adverse, harmfulIniquity : Injustice, wickedness

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Initiate : Start, set goingInjunction : a command or order, especially a court orderInkling: HintInnate : Natural/ existing in one from birth/ inbornInnocuous : mild/ not harmful or injurious/ harmlessInordinate : ExcessiveInquest : Legal or judicial inquiry,insatiable : Cannot be satisfiedinscrutable : of an obscure natureInsensible : barely able to be perceivedInsidious : Sly, seductive, treacherousInsinuate : suggest or hint (something negative) in an indirect andunpleasant wayInsipid: lacking interest or significance or impactInsolent: arrogantInsolvent : To not be able to pay off one's debtsInsouciant : indifferent; lacking concern or careInstigate : to provokeInsufferable : too extreme to bearInsular : Pertaining to an island; detached, standing alone; narrow-minded, provincialinsularity: the state of being isolated or detachedInsuperable : insurmountable; unconquerableInsurgent : a rebel against a governmentInsurrection : Rebellion or revoltIntangible : not materialIntegral: EssentialIntelligible : able to understood, clearInter: Bury (a dead body) or place in a tombInterdict : to forbid; prohibitInterject : to insert between other things/ Insert/ interruptInterloper : An unauthorized personInterminable : something that has or seems to have no end/ Unending

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Internecine: mutually destructiveInterplay : Interaction, reciprocal relationship or influenceInterpolate : to insert; change by adding new words or materialInterregnum : interval between reigns; gap in continuinglyInterrogate : QuestionIntimate : marked by close acquaintanceIntimation: indirect suggestionIntimidate : to make timid/ fill with fear/ To overaweJab: poke abruptly with something sharp ,Jabber: chatter rapidly or unintelligiblyJaded: tired , fatiguedJargon: language used by special group , technical terminology ,Jaundice: turn yellowJaunt: trip , short journeyJaunty: cheerful and pleased with life , lighthearted ,Jeopardize: endanger , imperil , put at riskJest: playful remark or actJetsam: wreckageJibe: agree , be in harmony with , gibeJettison: throw overboardJingoist: extremely aggressive and militant patriot ,Jocose: given to(having a tendency of) jokingJocund: merryJollity: gaiety , cheerfulnessJostle: shove , bump ,Jovial: good-natured , merry , cheerfulJubilation: rejoicing , great joyJudiciary: judicial branch of governmentJuggernaut: irresistible crushing force ,Jumble: mix in a confused wayJuncture: crisis , point in time , joining point , joint , act of joiningJunket: trip especially one taken for pleasure by an official at public

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expenseJurisprudence: science of lawJuxtapose: place side by sideKaleidoscope: tube in which patterns made by the reflection in mirrorsof colored pieces of glassKen: range of knowledgeKernel: central or vital part , core , whole seed (as of corn)Killjoy: grouch , spoilsport , one who intentionally spoils the pleasure ofothersKindle: start a fire , ignite , inspire , arouseKindred: elated , belonging to the same group ,Kinetic: producing motion , of motionKismet: fate , destinyKleptomaniac: person who has a compulsive desire to stealKnack: special talent , artKnave: untrustworthy person , rogue , scoundrel , jackKnead: mix , work dough , mix and work into a uniform mass (with thehands)Kneel: go down on one’s knee(s)Knell: tolling of a bell especially to indicate a funeral, disaster, etc. ,sound of the funeral bellKnit: contract into wrinkles , grow together , join together closelyKnoll: little round hill , hillockKnotty: intricate , difficult , tangledKudos: honor , glory , acclaim or praise for exceptional achievementLicentious: Sexually unrestrained; immoral; ignoring the rulesLikewise: also, in addition to; similarly, in the same wayLilliputian: extremely smallLimn: to draw, describeLimpid: clear; transparentLinguistic: pertaining to languageLionize: Treat like a celebrityLissome: Flexible, supple, agile

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List: to tilt or lean to one sideLitany: lengthy recitation; repetitive chantLiterati: scholarly or learned personsLitigate : to try in courtLivid: PaleLoath: Unwilling, reluctantLongevity: Long duration of lifeLoquacious: full of trivial conversationLucid: (of language) transparently clear; easilyunderstandableLucrative: ProfitableLucre: money or profitsLugubrious: Very sadLull: soothe or cause to fall asleep (as in a lullaby); quiet downLumber: Walk in a heavy or clumsy way, sometimes due to beingweighed downLuminous: softly bright or radiantLurid: gruesome; horrible; revolting/ Sensational/ shockingLush: Luxurious, elaborateLustrous: shiningMacabre: filled with gruesome details about death and horrorMachiavellian :Governed by opportunity, not principledMachinate: verb: engage in plotting or enter into a conspiracy, sweartogetherMachination: Crafty schemes or plotsMaelstrom: whirlpool; turmoilMagnanimity: liberality in bestowing gifts; extremely liberal andgenerous of spiritMagnate: Very important or influential person, esp. in businessMaim: Disable, injure or wound seriously and leave permanentdisfiguration or mutilationMakeshift: a temporary, often improvised, substitute (noun); improvisedfor temporary use

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Maladjusted: Poorly adjusted, disturbedMalady :Disease/ illnessmalediction: A cursemalevolent: Ill-disposed, ill-intentionedmalign: (v) Abuse, slanderMalignant: Likely to cause death, toxicMalinger: to feign illness to escape dutymalleable: capable of being shaped or formedMandate: An authoritative order or commandmanifold: many and varied; having many features or formsmannered: Having a particular manner, esp. an artificial onemarMarshal: to arrange in order for the purpose of doing somethingmartial: warlikemartinet: Strict disciplinarianMartyr: one who makes a show of suffering in order to arouse sympathymasticate: To chew up/ to chew your food or to bite and grind stuff withyour teethMastiff: Large dogMaterialism: Attention to worldly things and neglect of spiritual needsMatriculate: to enroll, especially at a collegematron: An older married woman/ serious-minded married woman/nurseMaudlin: SentimentalMaverick: someone who exhibits great independence in thought andactionmawkish: effusively or insincerely emotionalmaxim: A general truth or fundamental principle, esp. expressed as aproverb or sayingMediate: to help settle differencesmeet: fitting, properMele: a wild confusing fight or strugglemellifluous: sweetly flowing

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menagerie: a variety of animals kept togethermendacious: Lying, untruemendicant: beggarmenial: Humble, degradingMentor: Counselor, coach, tutorMercenary: Motivated by desire for gainMercurial: (adj) quickly unpredictably changing moods; fickle, flightyMeretricious: gaudy; specious; falsely attractiveMesmerize: to hypnotizeNadir: lowest point ,rock-bottomNarcissist: conceited personNarrative: related to telling a storyNascent: incipient , coming into being or existenceNatation: swimmingNatty: neatly or smartly dressed , dapper , smartNausea: feeling of sickness and desire to vomitNautical: pertaining to ships or navigationNebula: diffuse mass of interstellar dust or gas ,Necromancy: black magic , sorcery ,Nectar: drink of the gods , sweet liquid collected by beesNefarious: very wickedNegate: cancel out , nullify ,Negligence: neglect , failure to take reasonable careNegligible: so small, triflingNemesis: someone seeking revengeNeologism: new or newly coined word or phraseNepotism: favoritism (to a relative)Nether: Lower , rearNettle: irritate , annoy , vex ,Nexus: connection , Focal pointNib: pen pointNiggardly: meanly stingy ,

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1)Stop being so niggardly and at least give a dollar to charity2) He is niggardly of moneyNiggle: find fault1)The high-pitched voice of the teacher never fails to niggle me2) My only niggle is that they should have told me sooner.Nimble: quick in movement , agileNocturnal: done or active at night ,Nomadic: wanderingNonchalance: indifference , lack of concernNoncommittal: indifference , lack of concernNoose: loop formed in a ropeNostrum: questionable medicine ,Notoriety: disrepute , ill fameNova: star that suddenly becomes much brighterNovice: beginnerNoxious: harmfulNubile: marriageable , of marriageable ageNuptial: related to marriage or the wedding ceremonyNutrient: nourishing substanceObdurate: stubbornly persistent in wrongdoingObese: Very fatObfuscate: to deliberately obscureObjurgate: express strong disapproval of--the manager spent an hourobjurgating the employee in the hopes that he would not make thesemistakes again.Oblique: Slanting or sloping; indirect, misleading, or evasiveObliterate: Erase/ wipe outOblivion: total forgetfulnessObloquy: Disgrace, shame, dishonorObsequious :Seeking favor, fawningObsequy: funeral ceremonyobsolete: out of date, no longer in useobstinate: stubborn or hard to control

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obtuse: Lacking sharpness of intellectobviate: Do away with, eliminateoccult: Secret, mysterious, supernaturaloctogenarian: Person in his or her 80'sodious: Evoking intense aversion or dislikeodyssey: a long, adventurous voyage; a questoffhand: casual, informal; done without preparation or forethought; rudein a short way, brusqueofficious: intrusive in a meddling or offensive mannerolfactory: concerning the sense of smellominous: Threateningomnipotent: Almighty, unlimited in power or authorityomnivorous: Eating any kind of foodonerous: not easily borne; wearingopaque: not translucent; not allowing light, hear, etc. to pass through;dark, dull, unclear or stupidopine: Express an opinionopprobrium: Scorn, insultoptimal/optimum: best, most desirable or favorableopulence: Wealth, richesopulent: luxuriousoriginate: Begin, ariseparvenu : a person who has recently acquired wealth (Derogatoryconnotation)passé : outmoded, old-fashionedpastiche : Mix of incongruous parts; artistic work imitating the work ofother artists, often satiricallypathetic : Sad, pitiful, distressingpathogenic : Capable of producing diseasepathological : of or relating to the practice of pathologypatois : jargon; a regional dialectpatronize : to treat as an inferiorpaucity : Scarcity

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peccadillo : ( n) small sin or faultpecuniary : Financial/ relating to or involving moneypedagogue : Teacherpedant : Person who pays excessive attention to book learning and rules,or who uses his or her learning to show offpeddle : Travel around while selling; sell illegally; give out ordisseminatepedestrian : ordinary, dull, commonplacepellucid : transparent; easily understoodpenitent : Regretful, confessing guilt/ feeling or expressing remorse formisdeedspensive : Thoughtful, reflectivepenurious : poor; having little moneypenury : Povertyperceive : To understand, know, become aware ofperegrination : Travelperennial : lasting or existing for a long or apparently infinite timeperigee : point in an orbit that is closest to the earthperjury : lying under oathpermeable : allowing fluids or gases to pass or diffuse throughQuack: charlatan , impostorQuadruped: four-footed animalQuaff: drink with zest , drink with relishQuagmire: bog , marsh , wet, boggy land ,Quail: cower , shrink back in fear , lose heartQuaint: odd in an old-fashioned way , odd , old-fashioned ,Qualified: limited , restrictedQualms: uneasy feelings , misgivings , uneasy fears especially aboutmatters of conscienceQuandary: dilemma , state of uncertaintyQuarantine: Locked OutQuarry: dig into (to get stone)Quash: crush , suppress , squash , subdue , annul

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Quay: dock , wharf , pier , landing place (for boats)Queasy: nauseated , easily nauseated , squeamishQueer: strange , eccentric , deviating from the normalQuell: suppress , put an end to , extinguishQuench: assuage or satisfy (thirst) , slake , suppressQuerulous: given to complaining , complaining , fretful ,Query: inquiry , questionQueue: lineQuibble: minor objection or complaintQuicksilver: mercuryQuiescent: dormant , temporarily inactiveQuietude: tranquility , calmnessQuip: taunt , clever sarcastic remarkQuirk: UniqueQuisling: traitor who aids invadersQuiver: tremble , shakeQuizzical: curious , suggesting puzzlement (without saying) ,questioningQuotidian: daily , commonplace , customaryUbiquitous: being everywhere , omnipresentUlterior: intentionally hidden , beyond what is evident ,Ultimate: final , not susceptible to further analysis , fundamentalUmbrage: Resentment , anger , sense of injury or insultUnanimity: Complete AgreementUnassuage: Unsatisfied , not soothedUnassuming: Modest or HumbleUnbridled: Violent , UncontrolledUncanny: Strange or Unusual in a way that is surprising or Difficult tounderstandUncouth: Boorish , Clumsy in speech or behavior , OutlandishUnction: The act of anointing with oilUnderhand: Done slyly and secretly (being dishonest)Undermine: Weaken gradually , sap , dig a mine beneath

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Underscore: Underline , EmphasizeUndertaker: Funeral director , one whose business is to arrange burialsUndulating: Having a wavy surface, edge, or markingsUnearthly: Not earthly , Supernatural , Weird , GhostlyUnequivocal: Plain , Clear , ObviousUnfaltering: Steadfast , Firm , Not ChangingUnfeigned: Real or Being HonestUnfetter: liberate , free from chainsUngainly: awkward in movement , clumsy , (of something) unwieldyUnilateral: One-sidedUnique: Without an equal , Single in KindUntenable: Not capable of being defended against attack or criticism ,weak , flaweUntoward: Unfavorable, Unfortunate, DisastrousUnwonted: Unaccustomed , UnusualUpbraid: Reprimand , Severely ScoldUproar: Noisy ConfusionUpshot: Outcome , Final ResultUrbane: Suave , Refined in manner , ElegantUrchin: Mischievous child (usually a boy)Ursine: Bear like , Pertaining to a bearUsurp: To seize a position or power without authorityVacillate: waver (in opinion) , fluctuate , sway to and fromVacuous: empty , lacking in ideas , inane , stupidVagabond: wanderer (without a permanent home)Vagary: Capricious happening , caprice , whimVagrant: homeless wandererVain: full of self-admiration , conceited , without result , unsuccessfulVainglorious: boastful , excessively conceitedValediction: saying farewell , expression of leave-takingValiant: possessing valor , braveValidate: logically convincing , sound , legally acceptable , effective

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Vampire: ghostly being that sucks the blood of the livingVanguard: forerunners , foremost position of an army , advance forcesVantage: position giving an advantageVapid: lacking liveliness , dull and unimaginativeVaporize: turn into vaporVariegate : change the appearance ofVarnish: paint used to coat a surface with a glossy filmVassal: in feudalism, one who held land of a superior lordVaunted: boasted , bragged , highly publicized ,Veer: change in direction , swerveVegetate: live in a monotonous wayVehement: forceful , intensely emotionalVelocity: speedvenal: capable of being bribed , corruptVendetta: blood feudVendor: sellerVeneer: thin surface layerVenerable: deserving high respect , commanding respectVenial: forgivable , trivialVenison: meat of a deerVenom: Poison (of an animal) , hatredVent: release or discharge through a ventVentilate : admit fresh air into to replace stale airVentral: abdominalVentriloquist: Someone who can make his or her voice seem to comefrom another person or thingVenturesome: bold , adventurous , daring , (of an action) riskyVenue: location , placeVeracious: Honest , (of a person) truthfulVeracity: truthfulness , adherence to the truthVerbalize: put into words ,spoken rather than writtenVerbatim: word for word , in the same words

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Verbiage: pompous array of words , too many unnecessary words ,wordinessVerdant: green , covered with green plants or grassVerge: EdgeVeritable: used to highlight the realness of a person, place, or thing , realor genuine ,Vernal: pertaining to springVersatile: having many talents , capable of working in many fieldsVertex: summit , highest point ,Vertigo: severe dizziness , giddinessVerve: enthusiasm , liveliness , vigorVestige: trace , remains ,Veto: vested power to reject a bill ,Vex: annoy , distressViable: capable of maintaining life , feasible ,Viand: foodVibrant: full of vigor or energy , vibratingVicar: parish priest , representativeVicissitude: change of fortuneVictuals: food , provisionsVie: contend , competeVigil: keeping watchVigilante: one who without authority assumes law enforcement powersVigor: active strength , energy , enthusiasm ,Vile : despicable , unpleasant ,Vilify: slander , speak evil of ,Vindicate: clear from blame , free from blame or accusationVintner: wine merchant , winemaker , seller of wineViolate: break (a law) , defile , desecrateViper: poisonous snakeVirile: manly , having masculine spirit or strength , full of strengthVirtual: in essence , existing in essence though not in actual form , forpractical purposes

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Virtue: goodness , moral excellence , good quality , advantageVirtuoso: highly skilled artist (esp. in music)Virulent: extremely harmful or poisonousVisage: face , appearanceVisceral: felt in one’s inner organsViscid: adhesive , glueyVisionary: showing foresightVital: critical , of great importance ,Vitiate: spoil the effect of , make inoperative , corrupt morallyVitreous: of glass , pertaining to or resembling glassVitriolic: causing sharp pain to the mind , caustic , corrosive , sarcastic ,of vitriolVituperative: abusive , scoldingVivacious: lively or animated , sprightly, livelyVivid: bright and distinct , evoking lifelike mental imagesVivisection: act of dissecting living animalsVixen: female fox , ill-tempered womanVociferous: clamorous , noisyVogue: popular fashionVolatile: changeable , of a quickly changing nature (as of temper) ,mercurial ,Voluble: fluent , talkative , glibVoluminous: bulky , largeVoodoo: religion practiced chiefly in HaitiVoracious: ravenous , eating large quantities of food , exceedingly eager, insatiableVortex: whirlwind , whirlpool ,Vouch: give a personal guaranteeVulpine: Like a fox , craftyVulture: carrion-eating birdsWade: walk through a substance, such as water, that impedes movementWaffle: speak equivocally about an issueWaft: move gently (in air or in seas) by wind or waves ,

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Wag: shake repeatedly from side to side ,Wage: begin and continueWaggish: humorous , mischievous , trickyWaif: homeless child or animalWaive: give up temporarily , yieldWallow: roll in mud , indulge in ,Wan: having a pale or sickly color , pallidWanderlust: strong longing to travelWangle: achieve by cleverness or trick ,Warble: sing(bird) , babbleWarp: twist out of shapeWarranty: guarantee , assurance by sellerWarren: tunnels in which rabbits liveWary: very cautious , watchfulWastrel: waster , profligateWaver: move or swing back and forth ,Wax: increase gradually (as the moon) , growWaylay: ambush , lie in wait for and attackWeary: Tired after long workWeird: eerie , strange , unnaturalwell-bred: of good upbringing , well-manneredWelt: raised mark from a beating or whippingWheedle: deceive, persuadeWhelp: young animal , young wolf, dog, tiger, etc.Whet: sharpen , stimulateWhiff: puff or gust (of air, scent, etc.)Whim: sudden capricious idea , fancyWhine: complain , make a high sad sound ,Whinny: neigh like a horseWhit: small amount , smallest speckWhorl: ring of leaves around stem , ring , circular arrangementWiggle: wriggle , move from side to side with irregular twisting motions

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Willful: intentional , headstrongWillowy: flexible , pliant , slenderWily: crafty , cunning , artful ,Windfall: fallen fruit , unexpected lucky eventWinsome: charming (in a childlike way) , agreeable , gracious , engagingWisp: faint streak (of smoke)Wispy: thin , slight , barely discernibleWithdrawn: sadly thoughtful (because of desires or memories) , sadlypensive , vaguely longingWither: decay , dry up from loss of moisture ,Witless: lacking intelligence or wit , foolish ,Wizardry: sorcery , magicWizened: shriveled , witheredWoe: great sorrow , sufferingWont: habit or custom , habitual procedureWrangle: quarrel noisilyWrath: anger , furyWrench: twist , pull , strain ,Wrest: obtain by pulling violently , pull awayWretch: miserable person , bad or despicable personWrithe: Twist in coils , contort in painWry: twisted , with a humorous twistXanadu: an imaginary exotic, beautiful placeXanthous: designating races with yellowish hairXenophobe: a person who hates and distrusts stranger or foreignersXerography: a photocopying processXylem: plant tissue that conducts water and mineral salts from the rootsto all other partsXyloid: woodyXylophagous: destroying woodXylophone: A musical instrumentYearling: A young animal past its first year and not yet two years old.Yen: strong desire , longing , urge ,

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Yeoman: man or farmer owning small estate , middle-class farmerYoke: join together , uniteYokel: rustic , country bumpkinYore: time long past ,Zany: comic , crazyZeal: eager enthusiasmZenith: point directly overhead in the sky , summit , acme , highest pointZephyr: gentle breeze , west windZest: spice, taste or eager

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A WordsAbate: To decrease or Reduce

1) I married my husband because I know my love for him will neverabate.

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Abcission: The act of cutting or The natural separation of aleaf or other part of a plant

1) Because of abscission leaves, flowers and fruit can discard non-functional or infected organs.

2) Abscission of the tightly rolled , needlelike tips of the injuredleaves quite often occurred.

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Abdicate: To give up a position, right, or power

1) On her ninetieth birthday, the queen will abdicate her throne and lether oldest son become king.

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Abeyance: Temporary suppression or Suspension

1) Following the Storm, the departures fell into abeyance.

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Aberrant: Deviating from what is normal (unusual)

1) His aberrant behavior at the party shocked everyone.

Abject : Miserable or Pitiful

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1) They live in abject poverty2) The football player was abject after being cut from the team.

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Abjure: To Reject or Abandon Formally

1) In order to marry the peasant, he loved, the prince made thedecision to abjure his title.

2)Some of the Roman Emperors tried to make Christians abjuretheir religion.

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Abscond: To Depart Secretly

1) Unable to pay their rent, the tenants decided to abscond in the

middle of the night.2) He must convince a judge that he wasn't going to abscond with

the money.

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Abstemious: Moderate in appetite

1) The buffet was huge and included healthy snacks for abstemiouseaters and large entrees for the insatiable individuals.

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Abstinence: The giving up of certain pleasures

1) Abstinence from smoking is now mandatory on commercialairlines

2) Campaigns that have merely preached abstinence have alwaysfailed.

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Abysmal: Very Bad

1) The Government's housing policy is abysmal. 2) When the governor takes office, he has promised to reform thestate’s abysmal educational system.