Vocabulary List #6501. sallow – of a grayish-greenish-yellow color502. unmitigated – without much chance of being

changed or relieved; outright503. festoon – a decorative garland504. florid - flowery505. expiate – to make reparation for506. aloofness – state of being distant or

indifferent507. dyspeptic – having indigestion508. vagary – an unpredictable change or

fluctuation509. precarious – in a dangerous situation or

position510. irresolute – indecisive; vacillating; unresolved

in action

Vocabulary List #6511. philanthropist – one who endows charitable

causes generously512. exigency – pressing needs; urgent

requirements513. tacit – unspoken but implied514. ineffectual – futile; useless; not producing the

proper effect515. herdic – a light two-wheeled cab516. promontory – a high point of land projecting

into the sea517. strident – vociferous; shrill; harsh-sounding518. unabashed - unembarrassed519. reiterate – to repeat520. vaticination - prophecy

Vocabulary List #6521. impeccable – without fault or blemish522. tart – (adjective) sharp to the taste

(noun) a woman of loose morals 523. opulent – rich, wealthy; showing great wealth524. probity – uprightness; honesty; integrity525. articulate – to be able to speak well 526. noblesse oblige – rank imposes obligation527. imperturbable – incapable of being

disturbed; cool528. cynical – contemptuously distrustful of human

motives529. glib – smooth-talking; fluent530. contemptuous – expressing disdain or

contempt for; looking down on

Vocabulary List #6531. valetudinarian – a person of weak or sick

constitution532. solicitude – care or concern533. promiscuous – undiscriminating; irregular or

casual534. remonstrate – to say or plead in protest; to

object535. perspicacity – sharpness of insight or

discernment536. banter – good-natured ridicule537. philander – to make love triflingly; to flirt with

a woman538. reprobation – severe disapproval; censure539. anecdote – an interesting and amusing story540. necropolis – a large sized cemetery

Vocabulary List #6541. sarcophagus – a tomb542. alienate – to cause to be an outsider; to make

an enemy of543. precipitate – rash; extremely sudden and

abrupt; done without deliberation544. repast – a feast; a fine meal545. melodramatic – overly romantic or

sensational in acting or drama546. deprecate – to express disapproval of547. recrimination – a countercharge; the act of

accusing an accuser548. manifold – numerous and varied549. décolletage – a low-necked attire550. effulgent – radiant

Vocabulary List #6551. discreet – showing good judgment especially

in speaking552. wistful – yearning or longing with little chance

of gratification553. efflorescent – flowering or manifesting itself

completely554. diminution – act of decreasing or being

decreased555. imponderability – state of not being able to

be measured or thought about556. diatribe – a bitter abusive harangue557. fortnight – two weeks558. confabulation – a familiar conversation; a

chat559. circumlocution – act of speaking about a

subject560. proclivity – a leaning or propensity or

inclination

Vocabulary List #6561. trenchant – incisive; keen; cutting;

penetrating562. fetish – an object of obsession or devotion563. whimsical – given to flights of fancy; odd,

quaint, or fantastic564. discretion – act of using good judgment565. filial – pertaining to a son or daughter566. irretrievable – unable to be gotten back or

recovered or called back567. equivocal – having two or more meanings;

ambiguous; not clear568. insipid – tasteless, flat, dull569. penitent – sorry for having done wrong;

repentant; contrite570. emigrant – one who leaves a country to go

live abroad

Vocabulary List #6571. voluble – talkative; smooth or fluent in

conversation; glib572. coquetry – flirtation; the activity of coquette573. canvass – to solicit; to seek orders or votes574. deft – skillful, dexterous575. auspicious – signifying that good things are

going to happen576. deferential – showing respect or deference577. piquancy – charming naughtiness or teasing;

engaging provocations578. curt – rude or abrupt in language579. cerebration – mental activity; thinking580. taciturn – not saying much; silent

Vocabulary List #6581. diffidence – shyness; the act of withdrawing582. automaton – a person acting mechanically; a

robot583. unremunerative – not paying much584. sordid – vile, gross, despicable, mean585. badinage – playful banter586. jocose – pertaining to jokes or humor587. sumptuous – lavish; showing wealth; opulent588. fastidious – difficult to please; delicate to

fault589. sequester – to set apart; to segregate; to

seclude590. augur – to foretell from omens

Vocabulary List #6591. emulate – to strive to equal or excel or imitate592. gainsay – to speak against593. palaver – a conference or a debate; loose talk

or flattery, B.S. 594. staid – serious, grave, sober595. stipend – a compensation for services;

emolument; remuneration596. premonitory – giving previous warning597. geniality – graciousness and cheerfulness;

congeniality598. feasible – able to be done599. euphonious – sounding good or pleasant600. quizzical – showing mock inquisitiveness