NO Vovabulary P of S Definition Synonym

1 consternation n. fear resulting from the awareness of danger alarm, dismay, trepidation, bewilderment, panic
2 foist v. to force onto another; to force upon or impose fraudulently or unjustifiably force upon force upon, impose, insert
3 lucid adj. readily understood; clear; transparent understandable, comprehensible, translucent
4 amicable adj. characterized by friendship and good will understanding, sympathetic, courteous
marked by complexity and richness of detail; complicated; ornate;
5 elaborate adj. complicated, detailed, extravagant, expand, develop
verb work out in detail; add details to
6 indiscernible adj. difficult or impossible to perceive; imperceptible obscure, indistinct, vague
7 livid adj. furiously angry infuriated, incensed, offended, enraged
8 spry adj. active; nimble; energetic sprightly, spirited, vigorous, brisk
9 idyllic adj. charmingly simple or rustic; excellent and delightful in all respects pastoral, charming, picturesque, pleasing
10 bona-fide adj. without deception or fraud; not counterfeit or copied; authentic legitimate, unquestionable, veritable, genuine
similarity, correspondence, or balance among systems or parts of a system;
correspondence, equilibrium, concord,
11 symmetry n. the correspondence in size, form,
similarity, agreement
and arrangement of parts on opposite sides of a plane, line, or point
12 narcissism n. an exceptional interest in and admiration for yourself self-centered, vainglorious, egotistical, pompous
to give, yield, or supply; to be able to do, manage, or bear without serious consequence;
13 afford v. provide, supply, support
to be able to meet the expense of
14 lyrical adj. suitable for or suggestive of singing; expressing deep personal emotion passionate, expressive, harmonious, melodious
15 despot n. a cruel and oppressive dictator tyrant, autocrat
16 profuse adj. spending or giving freely and in large amount, often to excess; abundant; in great amount extravagant, exuberant, superfluous, bountiful
17 surly adj. churlishly rude or bad-tempered sullen, uncivil, brusque, irascible
18 inclination n. a liking or preference; a tendency toward a certain condition, action, etc. predilection, predisposition, proclivity
19 sublime adj. elevated or lofty; inspiring awe, veneration, etc.; supreme or outstanding exalted, grand, resplendent, transcendental
20 oust v. to expel or remove from a place or position occupied banish, eject, expel, discharge, ostracize
21 dissent v. to differ in sentiment or opinion, especially from the majority contradict, object, oppose, resist
22 extract v. to get, pull, or draw out; to deduce or derive extricate, pry out, remove, withdraw
23 motif n. a recurring subject, theme, idea, etc., especially in a literary, artistic, or musical work concept, motive, pattern, theme
24 abhor v. to regard with extreme repugnance or aversion; detest utterly; loathe; abominate despise, detest, hate, loathe
25 cordial adj. showing warm and heartfelt friendliness affable, amiable, congenial, convivial
26 prospectus n. a document describing the major features of a proposed literary work, project, business venture, etc. announcement, catalogue, program
27 auditor n. someone who listens attentively; a person appointed and authorized to examine accounts attender, hearer, listener
28 accentuate v. to stress or emphasize; to mark or pronounce with an accent highlight, spotlight, underscore
29 quarantine n. isolation to prevent the spread of infectious disease confinement, segregation, separation
30 denunciate v. to denounce; condemn openly castigate, chastise, chide, condemn
31 sect n. a subdivision of a larger religious group; a dissenting clique faction, division, religious order, following
32 disillusion adj. to free from or deprive of illusion, belief, idealism, etc.; disenchant disenchant, disenthrall, enlighten, undeceive

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33 ire n. intense anger; wrath exasperation, fury, indignation
34 plummet v. to plunge dive, drop, fall, swoop
35 obsolete adj. no longer in general use; fallen into disuse; old ancient, antiquated, archaic, outdated
caution with regard to practical matters; discretion;
36 prudence n.
provident care in the management of resources; economy; frugality
37 tangential adj. divergent or digressive, as from a subject under consideration; merely touching; slightly connected
38 hodgepodge n. a heterogeneous mixture; jumble combination, conglomeration, medley, muddle
39 profess v. to announce or affirm; to lay claim to, often insincerely acknowledge, declare, proclaim
40 disputatious adj. argumentative; contentious cantankerous, controversial, pugnacious
41 forbearance n. a refraining from something; self-control abstinence, endurance, patience, tolerance
42 fortuitous adj. happening or produced by chance; lucky; fortunate accidental, incidental, unforeseen, unplanned
43 concerted adj. done or performed together or in cooperation collaborative, combined, joint, united
44 incapacitate adj. injure permanently; make unable to perform a certain action cripple, handicap, sideline
45 pitfall n. an unsuspected difficulty or danger difficulty, downfall, danger, peril
46 fitful adj. characterized by or occurring in irregular intervals; recurring irregularly sporadic, intermittent, erratic, haphazard
47 retentive adj. having the capacity to retain or remember recollective
48 tortuous adj. not straightforward; full of twists, turns, or bends convoluted, intricate, labyrinthine, serpentine
49 dialect n. the usage or vocabulary that is characteristic of a specific group of people jargon, lexicon, vernacular
50 rapport n. a relationship of mutual understanding or trust and agreement between people fellowship, camaraderie, understanding
51 crescendo n. a gradual increase in loudness or intensity; a climactic peak of noise or intensity surge, pinnacle, zenith
52 unprincipled adj. lacking or not based on moral scruples or principles tricky, dishonest, unethical, unscrupulous
53 complement n. something added to complete or make perfect counterpart, supplement, augmentation
54 pandemonium n. a state of extreme confusion and disorder chaos, turbulence, turmoil
55 skittish adj. unpredictably excitable; fickle; uncertain capricious, whimsical, sensitive, nervous
56 infamous adj. having an exceedingly bad reputation ill-famed, notorious
57 ambiguous adj. having more than one possible meaning; difficult to understand or classify equivocal, indeterminate, cryptic, enigmatic
58 vignette n. a small illustrative sketch (as sometimes placed at the beginning of chapters in books) sketch, scene, picture
59 guru n. an intellectual or spiritual guide or leader; any person who counsels or advises; mentor authority, teacher, master, sage
60 melee n. a noisy riotous fight or brawl ruckus, brawl, clash, turmoil, jumble
61 delude v. be false to; be dishonest with deceive, mislead, beguile, cheat
62 stratify v. to form or place in layers; develop different social levels, classes, or castes tier, divide into levels
63 amiable adj. having or displaying a pleasant or agreeable nature; friendly sociable, affable, cordial
64 nomenclature n. a system of words used to name things in a particular discipline classification, terminology, language
65 plausible adj. apparently reasonable, valid, truthful, etc. persuasive, credible, possible, probable
66 bombastic adj. (of speech, writing, etc.) high-sounding; high-flown; inflated; pretentious ostentatious
67 prosaic adj. commonplace or dull; unimaginative commonplace, vapid, hackneyed, pedestrian

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68 abstemious adj. sparing or moderate in eating and drinking; characterized by abstinence restrained, temperate, moderate, abstinent
69 mediocrity n. the state or quality of being ordinary or moderate averageness, normality, commonness
70 cryptic adj. mysterious in meaning; puzzling; ambiguous inscrutable, arcane, unfathomable, perplexing
71 dexterity n. skill or adroitness in using the hands or body; agility; mental adroitness or skill; cleverness proficiency, adroitness, ingenuity, readiness
72 serene adj. calm, peaceful, or tranquil; clear or bright quiescent, unagitated, unperturbed
73 pedantry n. an ostentatious and inappropriate display of learning sophistry, dogmatism, enlightenment
74 economy n. careful management of resources to avoid unnecessary expenditure or waste; thrift frugality, thriftiness, saving, reduction
75 repeal v. to revoke or withdraw formally or officially nullify, abolish, rescind, invalidate
76 deranged adj. driven insane; disordered; disarranged disconcerted, irrational, delirious
77 sedulous adj. marked by care and persistent effort assiduous, industrious, laborious, diligent
78 magnanimous adj. generous and understanding and tolerant; noble and generous in spirit altruistic, benevolent, charitable, unspiteful
79 fawn v. try to gain favor by flattering flatter, praise, toady
80 derivative adj. not original; secondary subordinate, secondary, acquired
81 painstaking adj. characterized by extreme care and great effort scrupulous, fastidious, conscientious
82 plague n. a disease that causes high mortality; verb to trouble, annoy, or torment in any manner pestilence, affliction, exasperate, beleaguer
83 ephemeral adj. lasting a very short time transient, transitory, evanescent, fleeting
84 probe v. to search into or examine thoroughly; question closely examine, investigate, scrutinize
move or swing from side to side regularly; be undecided about something;
85 oscillate v. sway, waver, vacillate
waver between conflicting positions or courses of action
86 robust adj. strong and healthy; rough, rude, or boisterous powerful, hardy, vigorous, boisterous
87 indefatigable adj. incapable of being tired out; not yielding to fatigue; untiring tireless, unflagging, persevering, relentless
88 debunk v. to expose (a claim, assertion, sentiment, etc.) as being pretentious, false, or exaggerated expose, discover
89 shackle n. a restraint that confines or restricts freedom; verb to restrain in action, thought, etc. chain, manacle, restrict, confine, fetter
90 dismiss v. to put off or away, especially from consideration; put aside; reject disregard, repudiate, reject
91 brandish v. to wave or flourish (a weapon) in a triumphant, threatening, or ostentatious way flourish, wave, swing, flaunt, wield
92 indelible adj. cannot be removed, washed away or erased enduring, unforgettable, permanent
93 genocide n. systematic killing of a racial or cultural group annihilation, massacre, carnage
94 sanctum n. a sacred or holy place; a place of total privacy or inviolability temple, altar
95 insubordinate adj. not submitting to authority; disobedient resistant, recalcitrant, intractable, defiant
96 sneer n. a facial expression or remark of contempt or scorn ridicule, scoff, gibe, jeer
97 impartial adj. not partial or biased; fair; just unprejudiced, equitable, objective
98 alter v. to make different in some particular, as size, style, course, or the like; modify change, revise, modify, adjust
99 decadent adj. marked by excessive self-indulgence and moral decay effete, corrupt, immoral, degenerate, debauched
100 cabal n. a group of secret plotters and its schemes and intrigue; a secret or exclusive set of people faction, scheme, intrigue, conspiracy
101 letdown n. a decrease in volume, force, energy, etc.; discouragement, or disappointment deflation, setback, disappointment, frustration
102 concede v. to admit or acknowledge (something) as true or correct; to yield or allow admit, acknowledge, yield

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103 cataclysm n. an event resulting in great loss and misfortune; a sudden violent change calamity, catastrophe, disaster, tragedy, upheaval
104 yield v. to produce or supply (a product, result, etc.), by cultivation, labor, etc.; surrender or relinquish output, produce, bear, capitulate, relinquish
105 requisite adj. required or necessary for a particular purpose, position, etc. essential, necessary, indispensable
106 entrepreneur n. someone who organizes a business venture and assumes the risk for it executive, founder, manager, administrator
107 rectitude n. righteousness as a consequence of being honorable and honest morality, integrity, virtue
108 gullible adj. easily tricked because of being too trusting credulous, susceptible, foolish, naïve
109 extort v. to obtain (money, favors, etc.) by intimidation, violence, or the misuse of influence or authority coerce, demand
110 angst n. a feeling of dread, anxiety, or anguish agony, apprehension, blues, depression
111 fauna n. all the animal life in a particular region or period animal, creature
112 egalitarian adj. favoring political, economic, and social equality of all people impartial, unbiased, equitable, just
113 rhapsodize v. say (something) with great enthusiasm orate
114 sedition n. incitement of discontent or rebellion against a government treachery, revolution, defiance, dissent
having a humble opinion of oneself; not ostentatious or pretentious;
115 modest adj. unpretentious, unassuming, unobtrusive
not extreme or excessive; moderate
116 specter n. a ghostly figure; a mental image of some haunting experience ghost, apparition, phantom, vision
to come out gradually in drops, as sweat, through pores or small openings;
117 exude v. discharge, emanate, manifest, radiate
to project or display conspicuously or abundantly
118 credence n. belief as to the truth of something credit, faith, confidence
withdrawing from contact with others; reserved; shy; verb to withdraw, or go away or apart,
119 retiring adj. diffident, bashful, timid, reclusive, timorous
to a place of privacy, shelter, or seclusion
120 municipal adj. of or relating to a town, city, or borough or its local government community, city, borough, town
121 dreary adj. causing sadness or gloom; dull; boring gloomy, dismal, depressing, tedious, monotonous
122 berate v. censure severely or angrily reprimand, castigate, reproach, censure
123 piecemeal adj. piece by piece; one piece at a time; gradually intermittent, gradually, partially
124 inflammatory adj. tending to arouse anger, hostility, passion, etc. incendiary, provocative, seditious, fiery
125 palette n. the range of colors used by a particular artist; a flat surface on which artists mix paints
126 maelstrom n. a restless, disordered, or tumultuous state of affairs; a large powerful whirlpool tumult, pandemonium, turmoil, bedlam
127 scorn n. open contempt or disdain for a person or thing contempt, disdain, derision
a person under the patronage, protection,
128 protégé n. apprentice, ward, student
or care of someone interested in his or her career or welfare
129 collusion n. a secret agreement, especially for fraudulent or treacherous purposes connivance, scheme, intrigue, conspiracy
uncertain because of uncontrollable circumstances;
130 contingent adj. incidental, contingent on
determined by conditions or circumstances not yet established
131 founder n. a person who founds or establishes some institution; verb to break down or fail collapse, perish, succumb, flop
132 concrete adj. constituting an actual thing or instance; real solid, factual, substantial
fear or anxiety over what may happen; the act of capturing or arresting; the faculty of understanding; premonition, foreboding, comprehension,
133 apprehension n.
a view, opinion, or idea on any subject perspicacity, perception

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134 indigenous adj. originating in and characteristic of a particular region or country; innate; inherent; natural aboriginal, domestic, endemic, congenital
135 distort v. to twist or pull out of shape; to alter or misrepresent (facts, motives, etc.) twist, falsify, misconstrue, misstate
136 imbue v. to instill or inspire, as with feelings, opinions, etc. inculcate, instill, permeate, infect
137 congenial adj. agreeable, suitable, or pleasing in nature or character harmonious, affable, agreeable, compatible
138 resurrection n. the act of rising from the dead; a rising again, as from decay, disuse, etc. restoration, revival, rebirth
139 insuperable adj. incapable of being passed over, overcome, or surmounted insurmountable, unconquerable, overwhelming
140 flagrant adj. shockingly noticeable or obvious; conspicuously and outrageously bad or reprehensible glaring, conspicuous, atrocious, egregious
141 oblivious adj. lacking conscious awareness of; failing to keep in mind inattentive, unconscious, unaware, ignorant
142 substantiate v. to establish by proof or competent evidence; solidify, firm, or strengthen confirm, corroborate, verify, affirm
143 languor n. inactivity; a feeling of lack of interest or energy lethargy, sluggishness, lassitude, torpor
144 dogmatic adj. (of a statement, opinion, etc.) forcibly asserted as if authoritative and unchallengeable authoritative, arbitrary, imperious, dictatorial
145 juggernaut n. a massive inexorable force that seems to crush everything in its way steamroller
(law) a gift of personal property by will;
146 legacy n. bequest, estate, endowment
anything handed down from the past, as from an ancestor or predecessor
147 utopia n. any real or imaginary society, place, state, etc., considered to be perfect or ideal perfection, paradise, heaven, bliss
148 restrained adj. holding back, controlling, or limiting; deprived of liberty; reserved in feelings and behavior hindered, restricted, suppressed, constrained
149 motley adj. exhibiting great diversity of elements; consisting of a haphazard assortment of different kinds variegated, mixed, heterogeneous, sundry
150 bestow v. give as a gift; present grant, confer, bequeath
151 accolade n. any award, honor, or laudatory notice approval, laurels, distinction, decoration
152 verity n. the state or quality of being true; accordance with fact or reality truth, veracity, accuracy, verisimilitude
153 prowess n. outstanding or superior skill or ability; bravery or fearlessness, esp. in battle dexterity, adroitness, expertise, accomplishment
154 skewed adj. distorted or biased; having an oblique or slanting direction or position misrepresent, twist, alter, slant
155 chortle n. a gleeful chuckle chuckle, giggle
156 absolutism n. the principle or the exercise of complete and unrestricted power in government totalitarianism, tyranny, authoritarian, despotism
157 adulterate v. to debase or make impure by adding inferior materials or elements dilute, debase, contaminate, deteriorate
158 maxim n. a saying that is widely accepted on its own merits axiom, proverb, aphorism, adage
159 virulent adj. actively poisonous; intensely noxious; violently or spitefully hostile malevolent, antagonistic, vicious
160 heterogeneous adj. consisting of elements that are not of the same kind or nature incongruous, assorted, miscellaneous, divergent
161 disrupt v. to cause disorder or turmoil in; to interrupt the progress of (a movement, meeting, etc.) agitate, disorder, disarray, intrude, obstruct
162 pinnacle n. the highest or culminating point, as of success, power, fame, etc. acme, peak, summit, superlative, zenith
163 axiom n. a universally accepted principle or rule maxim, proverb, aphorism, adage
164 fiasco n. a complete failure, esp. one that is ignominious or humiliating breakdown, failure, disaster, debacle
to explain, worry about, or work at (something) repeatedly;
165 belabor v. repeat, overwork, berate, assail, pound
attack verbally with harsh criticism; to beat severely
166 relic n. something that has survived from the past; (usually plural) a remaining part or fragment antiquity, artifact, memento, remnant
167 decry v. express strong disapproval of condemn, belittle

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168 ravenous adj. devouring or craving food in great quantities; extremely hungry avaricious, insatiable, rapacious, voracious
a religious group having its own organization and faith;
169 denomination n. a class of one kind of unit in a system of numbers or measures or weights or money; communion, fellowship, appellation, classification
a name given to a class or group
170 ramshackle adj. loosely made or held together; rickety; shaky tumbledown, dilapidated, derelict, flimsy
171 emissary n. a representative sent on a mission or errand envoy, intermediary, ambassador, delegate
172 sanctify v. render holy by means of religious rites; make pure or free from sin or guilt bless, hallow, consecrate, cleanse, absolve
173 progeny n. the immediate descendants of a person offspring, lineage, posterity
having deep insight or understanding; coming from deep within one;
174 profound adj. sagacious, enlightened, deep, abysmal, acute, extensive
situated at or extending to a great depth; intense or absolute; thoroughgoing
to attack or invade and defeat conclusively; to swarm or spread over rapidly;
175 overrun n. raid, overwhelm, ravage, deluge, inundate
to extend or run beyond a limit; to run over; overflow
176 debacle n. a sudden and violent collapse; a complete collapse or failure devastation, breakdown, disaster, fiasco
177 lackadaisical adj. idle or indolent especially in a dreamy way; lacking spirit or liveliness disinterested, apathetic, lethargic, slothful
178 forlorn adj. marked by or showing hopelessness; lonely and sad pessimistic, miserable, forsaken, solitary
179 latent adj. not presently active; potentially existing but not presently evident or realized dormant, idle, quiescent
to call up or produce (memories, feelings, etc.); to call forth or provoke;
180 evoke v. recall, elicit, arouse, conjure, summon
summon into action or bring into existence
a person who willingly suffers death rather than renounce his or her religion;
181 martyr n. a person who is put to death or endures great suffering on behalf of any belief, sufferer, saint, scapegoat
principle, or cause
182 naiveté n. lack of sophistication or worldliness simplicity, naïve, candor
an emotional wound or shock often having long-lasting effects; injury, harm, suffering, disturbance, anguish
183 trauma n.
any physical damage to the body caused by violence or accident or fracture etc.
184 eulogy n. a formal expression of praise for someone who died recently; a formal expression of praise panegyric, paean
185 judicious adj. marked by the exercise of good judgment or common sense in practical matters sophisticated, enlightened, sagacious
186 camaraderie n. a spirit of familiarity and trust existing between friends companionship, fellowship, intimacy
187 merriment n. cheerful or joyful gaiety, fun, or mirth glee, liveliness, enjoyment
188 complicity n. the state of being an accomplice; partnership or involvement in wrongdoing collusion, intrigue, implication
189 lethargic adj. sluggishness, slowness, or dullness lazy, indolent, torpid, lackadaisical
190 sordid adj. of low moral character; meanly selfish, self-seeking; dirty or filthy degraded, depraved, avaricious, soiled, unclean
191 fruitful adj. producing good results; beneficial; profitable; producing an abundant growth advantageous, flourishing, rewarding, productive
192 assertive adj. confidently aggressive or self-assured dogmatic, overbearing, domineering, confident
193 prodigal adj. wastefully or recklessly extravagant profligate, lavish, squandering
194 innate adj. existing in one from birth; instinctive; an essential part of the character of a person or thing congenital, inborn, native, intuitive; indigenous
195 prod v. to poke or jab with or as if with something pointed; to rouse or incite as if by poking impel, stir, excite, stimulate

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 limited to or caring only about yourself and your own needs; self-centered, narcissistic, egotistical, pompous
196 egocentric adj.
noun a self-centered person with little regard for others
197 archipelago n. a group of many islands in a large body of water
198 temper n. a particular state of mind or feelings; verb to moderate or mitigate disposition, temperament, mollify, appease
a person or thing that harasses, punishes, or causes destruction; plague, bane, castigate, censure
199 scourge n.
a cause of affliction or calamity; verb to punish, chastise, or criticize severely
200 truce n. an agreement to stop fighting, especially temporarily reconciliation, cessation, reprieve, respite
201 poignant adj. keenly distressing to the mind or feelings; to the point; cutting or piercing intense, heartfelt, sharp, penetrating
202 miser n. a person who lives in miserable circumstances to save money; a stingy, avaricious person scrooge, hoarder, cheapskate
203 misery n. intense unhappiness, discomfort, or suffering; wretchedness tribulation, trial, affliction
204 indispensable adj. absolutely necessary, essential, or requisite basic, fundamental, imperative
205 vigilant adj. keenly watchful to detect danger; wary attentive, circumspect, cautious, guarded
206 memento n. a reminder of past events souvenir, keepsake, reminder
207 embryonic adj. in an early stage of development; of an organism prior to birth or hatching rudimentary, incipient, elementary, inchoate
208 terse adj. brief and to the point; effectively cut short concise, laconic, succinct
209 genial adj. diffusing warmth and friendliness affable, amiable, cordial, pleasant
210 artful adj. slyly crafty or cunning; deceitful; tricky; skillful or clever in adapting means to ends disingenuous, shrewd, resourceful, proficient
211 divisive adj. causing or tending to cause disagreement or dissension disruptive, discordant, disputatious
212 surreal adj. resembling a dream; characterized by fantastic imagery and incongruous juxtapositions dreamlike, unreal
213 solitary adj. remote or secluded; being the only one; single and isolated from others hermit, reclusive, misanthropic, withdrawn
214 bellicose adj. having or showing a ready disposition to fight antagonistic, aggressive, pugnacious
215 astronomical adj. extremely large; exceedingly great; enormous considerable, prodigious, tremendous
216 impoverish v. make poor; take away deprive, deplete, exhaust
217 tarnish v. to diminish or destroy the purity of; stain; sully damage, taint, blemish, soil
218 corrugated adj. folded into furrows and ridges; wrinkled grooved, crumpled, creased
219 advocate n. a person who upholds or defends a cause; supporter; verb to support or recommend publicly champion, proponent, promoter
220 spontaneity n. the state, quality, or fact of being spontaneous. impulse, whim, improvisation
carefully thought out in advance; careful or unhurried in speech or action; intentional, premeditated, circumspect, contemplate
221 deliberate adj.
verb to think carefully or attentively
222 methodical adj. performed, disposed, or acting in a systematic way precise, painstaking, meticulous
223 catalyst n. something or someone that causes an important event or change to happen incendiary, impetus, stimulant
224 dispassionate adj. unaffected by strong emotion or prejudice disinterested, indifferent, unemotional
devoted or dedicated to a deity or to some religious purpose; holy, consecrated, sacrosanct, revered, venerable
225 sacred adj.
regarded with reverence, awe, or respect
226 downcast adj. directed downward; dejected in spirit; depressed sad, desolate, despondent, crestfallen
227 impulsive adj. characterized by actions based on sudden desires, whims, or inclinations rather than careful thought spontaneous, rash, unpredictable, extemporaneous
228 strenuous adj. requiring or involving the use of great energy or effort arduous, straining, demanding, laborious

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229 expedient adj. serving to promote your interest; appropriate to a purpose; practical advantageous, beneficial, convenient, utilitarian
230 hamper v. to hold back; hinder; impede obstruct, encumber, frustrate
231 conditional adj. not absolute; depending on other factors dependent, contingent, relative, provisional
232 complicit adj. choosing to be involved in an illegal or questionable act, especially with others collusion, intrigue, machination
233 nomadic adj. tending to travel and change settlements frequently wandering, pastoral, vagrant, vagabond
234 comply v. act in accordance with someone's rules, commands, or wishes follow, abide by, obey, acquiesce
235 fetish n. excessive or irrational devotion to some activity propensity, proclivity, penchant, desire
236 digression n. wandering from the main path of a journey; a message that departs from the main subject deviation, divergence, wandering
237 avenge v. take revenge for a perceived wrong vindicate, revenge, punish
238 affinity n. a natural liking for or attraction to a person, thing, idea, etc. partiality, bent, affection, fondness
239 abyss n. a deep, immeasurable space; vast chasm; anything profound, unfathomable, or infinite fissure, gorge, void, depth, pit
240 didactic adj. intended to instruct, esp. excessively enlightening, academic, pedantic
241 paramount adj. of the greatest importance or significance; above others in rank or authority preeminent, dominant, overbearing
242 indisputable adj. impossible to doubt or dispute; not open to question; obviously true incontrovertible, irrefutable, indubitable
243 arraign v. to call or bring before a court to answer to an indictment; to accuse or charge in general summon, charge, blame, censure
244 servile adj. submissive or fawning in attitude or behavior; relating to or involving slaves obsequious, sycophantic, slavish
245 dubious adj. not convinced; fraught with uncertainty or doubt doubtful, dubitable, unreliable, equivocal
to make (a speech, statement, etc.) loudly and in a rhetorical manner; proclaim, declare, recite, inveigh, denounce
246 declaim v.
to protest (against) loudly and publicly
247 condescending adj. having a superior manner supercilious, patronizing, snobbish, egotistic
an act or instance of relinquishing, abandoning, repudiating, repudiation, resignation, disavowal, abandonment
248 renunciation n.
or sacrificing something, as a right, title, person, or ambition
249 delineate adj. to trace the shape or outline of; represent pictorially; to portray in words, esp. with detail and precision outline, depict, portray, represent
250 hubris n. overbearing pride or presumption arrogance, presumption, pretension
251 aptitude n. capability; ability; innate or acquired capacity for something; talent predilection, proclivity, gift, proficiency
252 cringe v. draw back, as with fear or pain; show submission or fear flinch, shrink, wince, recoil, quail
253 immobile adj. not capable of movement or of being moved; securely fixed in place stationary, stagnant, sedentary
254 cartography n. the making of maps and charts
255 fanciful adj. capricious or whimsical in appearance; not based on fact; dubious or imaginary visionary, illusory
256 ruse n. a trick, stratagem, or artifice; a deceptive maneuver (especially to avoid capture) deceit, subterfuge, gambit, ploy
257 latitude n. freedom from narrow restrictions; freedom of action, opinion, etc. independence, liberty, leeway
258 veer v. to change direction or turn about or aside; shift, turn or change from one course deviate, swerve, diverge
without previous instance; never before known or experienced; unique, extraordinary, exceptional, novel
259 unprecedented adj.
unexampled or unparalleled; having no precedent
260 extrapolate v. to infer (an unknown) from something that is known; conjecture generalize, infer, predict, conjecture
261 hoard n. a secret store of valuables or money; verb save up as for future use; get or gather together stockpile, reserve, cache, store
262 attrition n. a reduction or decrease in numbers, size, or strength; a wearing down to weaken or destroy depreciation, abrasion, debilitation, weakening

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263 stupor n. an unrestrained outpouring in speech or words; the act or process of being poured out stupefaction, lassitude, lethargy, torpor
264 effusion n. an unrestrained outpouring in speech or words; the act or process of being poured out verbosity, wordiness, outflow, gush, effluence
265 spoof n. a mocking imitation of someone or something, usually light and good-humored caricature, lampoon, parody, satire
266 pilgrimage n. a journey made for exalted, sentimental, or religious reasons excursion, expedition, crusade, mission
267 cohort n. a companion or associate; a group or company accomplice, friend, comrade
268 diaphanous adj. so thin as to transmit light translucent, transparent, flimsy, sheer
269 deterrent n. something that acts as a hindrance restraint, obstacle, preventative
270 foreboding n. a strong inner feeling or notion of a future misfortune, evil, etc. foreshadow, presage, forecast, augur, portent
271 credulity n. willingness to believe or trust too readily, especially without proper or adequate evidence credulousness, gullibility
272 analogous adj. similar or corresponding in some respect alike, comparable, akin, parallel
of or relating to or based on an impression rather than on facts or reasoning; allusive, expressive, symbolic, connotative
273 impressionistic adj.
relating to or characteristic of Impressionism
274 omission n. something left out, not done, or neglected exclusion, disregard, oversight, overlook
275 fatalistic adj. accepting of all things and events as inevitable
276 deft adj. skillful in physical movements; especially of the hands dexterous, proficient, skilled, adroit
277 pastime n. an activity or entertainment which makes time pass pleasantly amusement, hobby, diversion, avocation
278 intractable adj. difficult to manage or mold unruly
279 unsavory adj. morally offensive; not pleasing in odor or taste disagreeable, distasteful, repugnant, repulsive
280 implicit adj. implied, rather than expressly stated; inherent in the nature of something understood
281 solvent adj. able to pay all just debts; noun a liquid substance capable of dissolving other substances able to pay, financially stable
282 degrade v. to reduce in worth, character, rank, status, etc.; to reduce in strength, quality, etc. disgrace, dishonor, discredit, diminish
283 peeved adj. annoyed; irritated vexed, cantankerous, irascible
284 monotony n. wearisome uniformity or lack of variety humdrum, sameness, routine, continuity
285 demoralize v. to deprive (a person or persons) of spirit, courage, discipline, etc.; to throw into confusion dishearten, discourage, disparage, disconcert
286 wane n. a gradual decline in strength, intensity, power, etc. dwindle, decrease, ebb, diminution
287 utilitarian adj. having a useful function; designed for use rather than beauty functional, pragmatic, useful, practical
an established or prescribed procedure for a religious or other rite; any practice or ceremony, custom, procedure, routine
288 ritual n.
pattern of behavior regularly performed in a set manner
289 tantamount adj. being essentially equal to something equivalent, identical
290 demagogue n. an orator who appeals to the passions and prejudices of his audience instigator, incendiary
291 befuddle v. to confuse, muddle, or perplex stupefy, baffle, bewilder, puzzle
292 deceptive adj. apt or tending to mislead delusive, dishonest
293 upbeat adj. optimistic; happy; cheerful promising, sanguine
294 fallacious adj. based on an incorrect or misleading notion or information unsound, deceitful, fraudulent
295 invigorate v. to fill with life and energy energize, revitalize, renew, restore, exhilarate
296 abject adj. utterly wretched or hopeless forlorn, miserable, dejected

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297 perilous adj. very hazardous or dangerous risky, perilous, threatening, deleterious
298 lavish adj. using or giving in great amounts; extravagant; wasteful improvident, prodigal, profuse
299 conciliatory adj. intended to placate or reconcile compromising, disarming, appeasing
300 condensed adj. reduced in volume, area, length, or scope; shortened succinct, compressed, brief, concise
301 repent v. to feel sorry, or contrite for past conduct regret, lament, show penitence
302 enshrine v. to enclose in or as in a shrine; to cherish as sacred consecrate, preserve, revere, dedicate
303 serendipity n. good luck in making unexpected and fortunate discoveries blessing, luck, happenstance
304 enact v. to make into an law or statute; to represent or perform in or as if in a play constitute, institute, effectuate, perform, portray
305 dupe v. fool or hoax; noun a person who is tricked or swindled deceive, defraud, swindle, beguile, delude
306 facet n. an aspect or phase, as of a subject or personality trait, character, feature
307 intrepid adj. invulnerable to fear or intimidation brave, dauntless, fearless, audacious
308 gratuitous adj. given or received without payment or obligation; without cause free, voluntary, unwarranted, unfounded
309 culminate v. to end or cause to end, esp. to reach or bring to a final or climactic stage conclude, crown, climax
310 figment n. a contrived or fantastic idea fabrication, illusion, daydream, fantasy
311 tyrannical adj. unjustly cruel, harsh, or severe; oppressive despotic, authoritarian, domineering, overbearing
a substance having no pharmacological effect but given merely to satisfy a patient
312 placebo n.
who supposes it to be a medicine
313 bewilder v. to confuse or puzzle completely perplex, baffle, confound, stupefy
314 anarchistic adj. of or related to a state of society without government or law; ungoverned revolutionary, chaotic, unruly, reckless
315 plasticity n. the capability of being molded, receiving shape, or being made to assume a desired form malleability, flexibility
316 armament n. weaponry used by military or naval force; act of equipping weapons in preparation for war
317 emergent adj. coming into existence; occurring unexpectedly and requiring urgent action emerging, rising, developing
318 sumptuous adj. expensive or extravagant; magnificent; splendid luxurious, opulent, lavish
319 garner v. to get; acquire; earn; gather, collect, or hoard amass, stockpile
320 exhaustive adj. very thorough; comprehensive intensive, extensive, in-depth
321 sagacity n. foresight, discernment, or keen perception; ability to make good judgments perspicacity, enlightenment, discrimination
322 fledgling adj. young and inexperienced novice, callow, neophyte, greenhorn
323 munificent adj. very generous magnanimous, philanthropic, benevolent
324 wrath n. strong, stern, or fierce anger; deeply resentful indignation rage, resentment, fury, ire
325 prodigious adj. extraordinary in size, amount, extent, degree, force, etc.; wonderful or amazing enormous, immense, stupendous, astounding
326 convene v. to gather, call together, or summon, esp. for a formal meeting congregate, assemble, muster
327 execute v. to carry out; accomplish; to inflict capital punishment on; to murder; assassinate complete, achieve, eliminate, murder
328 futile adj. having no effective result; unsuccessful; trifling; frivolous; unimportant useless, ineffective, nominal
329 solicitous adj. anxious or concerned apprehensive, attentive, regardful
330 intuitive adj. obtained through instinctive knowledge rather than from reasoning or observation innate, inborn, visceral, perceptive
331 immutable adj. not subject or susceptible to change or variation in form or quality or nature steadfast, inflexible, enduring, constant

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332 reactionary adj. extremely conservative; noun an extreme conservative, opponent of progress or liberalism traditional, orthodox, rigid, ultraconservative
the act of withdrawing oneself into solitude; reclusiveness, separation, withdrawal, solitude
333 seclusion n.
the act of removing oneself from social contact and activity
334 habituate v. to accustom (a person, the mind, etc.), as to a particular situation familiarize, acclimate, train
335 skewer v. to distort; depict unfairly; adj. having an oblique direction or position; slanting misrepresent, change, alter, slant
336 seminal adj. highly original, influential, and important pioneering, innovative, formative
337 barren adj. unproductive; unfruitful; totally lacking unprolific, infertile, depleted, desolate, destitute
338 recede v. to go or move away; retreat; withdraw abate, decline, regress, retract
339 cursory adj. hasty and without attention to detail; not thorough casual, careless, perfunctory
340 naysayer n. someone with an aggressively negative attitude cynic, misanthrope, gloomy, pessimist
341 flaunt v. to display (possessions, oneself, etc.) ostentatiously; show off; to wave conspicuously in the air flourish, exhibit, vaunt, brandish
to supply or provide, esp. with lodging or board; to oblige or do a favor for; to adjust or adapt; serve, aid, assist, harmonize, reconcile
342 accommodate v.
to bring into harmony
343 consecrate v. to make or declare sacred or holy; to cause to be respected or revered sanctify, venerate, bless, honor, dedicate
in opposition to a civil authority or government; revolutionist, revolutionary, insurgent, seditious
344 subversive adj.
noun a radical supporter of political or social revolution
345 edible adj. suitable for use as food; noun any substance that can be used as food comestible, consumable
346 steadfast adj. unwavering or determined in purpose, loyalty, etc. staunch, persevering, inflexible, inexorable
347 motivate v. stimulate (someone's) interest in or enthusiasm for doing something induce, move, spur, incite, incentivize, impel
348 strife n. angry or violent struggle; conflict discord, disagreement, contention, dissension
349 pedestrian adj. dull; commonplace; boring mundane, prosaic, platitudinous, hackneyed
350 discern v. see, recognize, or apprehend; to distinguish or discriminate perceive, detect, notice, differentiate
351 layman n. a person who does not have specialized or professional knowledge of a subject dilettante, amateur, novice, neophyte
352 porous adj. full of small holes; able to absorb fluids poriferous, permeable
353 portentous adj. ominously significant or indicative apocalyptic, ominous, foreboding
354 arbiter n. someone chosen to judge and decide a disputed issue mediator, judge, referee, umpire
355 obsolescence n. becoming obsolete or out of date obsoleteness, discontinuance
356 anticipate v. to realize beforehand; foretaste or foresee; to expect; look forward to; be sure of forecast, predict, suppose, desire, await
357 snide adj. derogatory in a nasty, insinuating manner; expressive of contempt disparaging, supercilious, sneering
358 conscientious adj. characterized by extreme care and great effort punctilious, meticulous, painstaking, scrupulous
359 reproach n. the expression of disapproval or disappointment upbraid, condemnation, censure, reprimand
360 insurmountable adj. incapable of being overcome insuperable, indomitable, unbeatable
361 sate v. to satisfy (any appetite or desire) fully; to fill to excess satiate, fill, gorge, stuff, surfeit
362 edict n. a formal or authoritative announcement decree, order, command, mandate
363 hesitate v. pause or hold back in uncertainty or unwillingness oscillate, vacillate, falter, waver
364 oligarchy n. a political system governed by a few people
365 insistence n. continual and persistent demands emphasis, persistence, urging, perseverance

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366 shirk v. to evade shun, dodge, avoid, bypass
367 anatomy n. the science dealing with the structure of animals and plants
368 glut v. overeat or eat immodestly; noun an excessive supply or amount surfeit, gorge, overindulge, satiate, surplus
369 nepotism n. favoritism shown to relatives or close friends by those in power (as by giving them jobs) bias, discrimination, inequity, preference
370 sanction n. authoritative permission or approval, as for an action endorsement, confirmation, approbation, permit
371 opulent adj. wealthy, rich, or affluent sumptuous, luxurious, prosperous
372 rebut v. prove to be false or incorrect refute, controvert, invalidate, disprove
373 timid adj. showing fear and lack of confidence timorous, diffident, pusillanimous, fainthearted
374 cataclysmic adj. severely destructive catastrophic, calamitous, disastrous, tragic
375 stigma n. a distinguishing mark of social disgrace blemish, tarnish, brand, stain
376 arsenal n. a collection or supply of weapons or munitions armory, warehouse, store, stock, repository
377 unsettling adj. causing uneasiness or anxiety distressing, disturbing, disconcerting
378 drab adj. lacking brightness or color; dull; lacking in liveliness or charm or surprise somber, dreary, dismal, desolate, lackluster
379 incisive adj. intelligently analytical and clear-thinking; biting or sarcastic; having a sharp cutting edge keen, acute, perspicacious, trenchant, sardonic
380 adage n. a traditional saying expressing a common experience or observation proverb, motto, axiom, maxim
381 decipher v. to make out the meaning of; to discover the meaning of comprehend, solve, translate, elucidate
382 serendipitous adj. lucky in making unexpected and fortunate discoveries accidental, adventitious, luck, blessing
383 missive n. written message; letter note, report, message
384 anthem n. a song, as of praise, devotion, or patriotism chant, chorus, hymn, melody
385 punitive adj. inflicting punishment vindictive, disciplinary, penal
386 ardor n. great warmth of feeling; fervor; passion fervency, spirit, earnestness, intensity
387 malice n. feeling a need to see others suffer; the quality of threatening evil ill will, spite, enmity, malevolence
388 vanguard n. the leading position in any movement or field; leading units moving at the head of an army forefront
389 husbandry n. thrifty management and conservation of resources frugality, providence
390 cliché n. an idea, action, or habit that has become trite from overuse commonplace, stereotype, platitude, bromide
391 savant n. a person of profound or extensive learning; learned scholar intellectual, academic, pundit
392 intervene v. to come between disputing people, groups, etc.; to occur or be between two things intermediate, interrupt, interfere, intercede
393 entranced v. to fill with delight or wonder; enrapture enthrall, spellbind, fascinate, transport
394 temperance n. restraint or moderation, esp. in yielding to one's appetites or desires abstemiousness, abstinence, austerity
395 abound v. be abundant or plentiful; exist in large quantities proliferate, flourish, overflow
396 recant v. to withdraw or reject (a statement, opinion, etc.), especially formally abjure, renounce, retract, rescind
397 canvass v. to examine carefully; investigate by inquiry; discuss; debate campaign, analyze, scrutinize, inspect
398 revamp v. to patch up or renovate; repair or restore revitalize, refurbish, overhaul, refresh
399 intrigue n. the act or an instance of secret plotting; verb to make interested or curious machination, collusion, scheme, fascinate, attract
a person who cultivates an area of interest, such as the arts, amateur, layman, dabbler
400 dilettante n.
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401 preliminary adj. occurring before or in preparation introductory, preceding
402 extraneous adj. not essential; not pertinent to the matter under consideration immaterial, impertinent, superfluous
403 frolic n. merry play; a merrymaking or party; verb play boisterously merriment, gaiety, revel, cavort
404 subliminal adj. resulting from processes of which the individual is not aware cerebral, subconscious, unconscious
405 vast adj. unusually large in size, extent, degree, or number; immense prodigious, immeasurable, widespread
406 remunerate v. make payment to; compensate recompense, pay, reimburse
407 peruse v. examine or consider with attention and in detail scrutinize, analyze, inspect
408 amateurish adj. lacking professional skill or expertise; inept inexperienced, incompetent
409 pizzazz n. energy; vitality; attractive style flair, flamboyance, dash, spunk
410 multifarious adj. having many aspects numerous, multiple, various
411 bifurcation v. to divide into two parts separate, diverge, divide
412 august adj. inspiring reverence or admiration magnificent, resplendent, honorable, venerable
413 deceitful adj. intended to deceive; misleading equivocal, insincere, disingenuous, false, tricky
414 dejected adj. depressed in spirits; disheartened; low-spirited discouraged, despondent, dispirited, miserable
415 repress v. to keep under control, check, or suppress; put down by force or intimidation quash, subdue, subjugate, reduce
416 stymie n. a thwarting and distressing situation; verb to hinder, block, or thwart obstruction, impediment, prevent, impede
417 expulsion n. the act of driving out or expelling ejection, forcing out, exclusion, riddance, exile
418 machination n. a crafty and involved plot to achieve your (usually evil) ends intrigue, conspiracy, stratagem, scheme
419 reflexive adj. (of an action) performed as a reflex, without conscious thought automatic, instinctive, unthinking
420 legislation n. the act of making or enacting laws; a law or a body of laws enacted constitution, regulation, statute, bill
421 impregnable adj. incapable of being overcome, challenged or refuted; able to withstand attack inviolable, impenetrable, unassailable, fortified
422 blanch v. to whiten by removing color; turn pale, as if in fear discolor, etiolate, achromatize
423 impromptu adj. with little or no preparation or forethought; adv. without advance preparation extemporaneous, spontaneous, ad-lib
424 detest v. dislike intensely detest, loathe, abhor, execrate
425 forgo v. to do without; to give up, renounce, or resign forbear, sacrifice, forsake, relinquish, renounce
426 unhinge v. to make unstable; to upset; unbalance; disorient fluster, perturb, distress, disturb
427 vibrant adj. pulsating with vigor and energy vigorous, vivacious, effervescent, ebullient
428 infraction n. breach; violation; infringement transgression, offense, crime
(of an action or decision) performed by or affecting only one person, group, independent, autonomous, solitary
429 unilateral adj.
or country involved in a particular situation, without the agreement of another or the others
430 ambassador n. authorized messenger and or representative agent, consul, diplomat, envoy
431 emaciated adj. very thin especially from disease or hunger or cold attenuated, wasted, gaunt, haggard
432 opacity n. incomprehensibility resulting from obscurity of meaning; mental dullness opaqueness, murkiness, darkness
433 prejudice n. an unfavorable opinion or feeling formed beforehand or without knowledge, thought, or reason discrimination, preconception, partiality, predilection,
434 quasi adj. almost but not really; seemingly predisposition
apparent, virtual, resembling
435 rhetorician n. a person who delivers a speech or oration orator, speechmaker, public speaker

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436 baffle v. to confuse, bewilder, or perplex; to frustrate or confound befuddle, dumbfound, thwart, frustrate, obstruct
437 schism n. division of a group into opposing factions split, dissension, discord
438 arable adj. (of farmland) capable of being farmed productively cultivatable, tillable, farmable
439 illicit adj. not legally permitted or authorized; unlicensed; unlawful illegal, prohibited, immoral, criminal
440 testimonial n. a letter or written statement of recommendation; a formal statement of truth or fact endorsement, commendation
441 monumental adj. great in importance, extent, or size colossal, immense, stupendous, prodigious
442 gloat v. to look at or think about with great or excessive, often smug or malicious, satisfaction delight, relish, revel, triumph
443 viable adj. capable of working successfully; feasible possible, attainable, workable, realizable
444 contamination n. the act of making impure or polluting by mixing with something unclean, bad, etc. taint, corruption, defilement, pollution
445 slump v. to drop or fall heavily; to decline or deteriorate, as health, business, quality, or efficiency deteriorate, plummet, depression, recession
446 belie v. represent falsely; be in contradiction with misrepresent, contradict, negate
447 anterior adj. earlier in time; of or near the head end or toward the front plane of the body prior, antecedent, preceding, previous
448 taint n. the state of being contaminated; verb contaminate with a disease or microorganism adulteration, corruption, infection
449 potentate n. a person who possesses great power, as a sovereign, ruler, or monarch autocrat, chief, dictator, king
450 resuscitate v. cause to regain consciousness; return to consciousness revive, revitalize, rejuvenate
451 commission n. an instruction, command, or duty given to a person or group of people instruction, authority, mandate, command
452 connotation n. an association or idea suggested by a word or phrase suggestion, association, undertone, implication
453 ensue v. happen or occur afterward or as a result follow, develop, proceed, derive
454 encumbrance n. something burdensome, useless, or superfluous obstruction, impediment, hindrance
455 indict v. accuse formally of a crime arraign, charge, prosecute
456 lithe adj. moving and bending with ease pliable, supple, flexible, limber
457 quirk n. a peculiarity of action, behavior, or personality eccentricity, idiosyncrasy, mannerism
458 dross n. worthless or dangerous material that should be removed refuse, trash, waste, dregs
459 somber adj. gloomily dark; depressing; grave sad, bleak, cloudy, stern, grim
460 charismatic adj. possessing an extraordinary ability to attract appealing, magnetic, alluring
461 pretext n. something that is put forward to conceal a true purpose or object subterfuge, stratagem, evasion
462 impudent adj. marked by casual disrespect; improperly forward or bold insolent, impertinent, audacious, brazen
463 conceal v. to hide; withdraw or remove from observation; cover or keep from sight bury, camouflage, cloak, enshroud
464 demolition n. the act of completely annihilating something destruction, wipeout, extermination, explosion
465 shallow adj. of little depth; not deep; superficial surface, trivial, frivolous, trifling
466 allegiance n. loyalty or devotion to some person, group, cause, or the like dedication, obligation, fidelity
467 crude adj. in a raw or unprepared state; lacking taste, tact, or refinement; vulgar coarse, rudimentary, undeveloped, primitive
468 transient adj. not lasting, enduring, or permanent; transitory fleeting, ephemeral, evanescent
469 nullify v. to render legally void or of no effect; to render ineffective or useless invalidate, annul, void, cancel
470 litany n. recital of items, often part of religious services; any long or tedious speech or recital invocation, supplication, recitation, repetition
471 ward off v. to avert, repel, or turn aside (danger, harm, an attack, an assailant, etc.) parry, prevent, deflect, rebuff

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472 interdependent adj. (of two or more people or things) dependent on each other complemental, reciprocal, interconnected
473 lewd adj. suggestive of or tending to moral looseness; driven by lust licentious, lascivious, libertine
474 quagmire n. an awkward, complex, or hazardous situation; a soft wet area of land that gives way under the feet predicament, dilemma, quandary, conundrum
475 malodorous adj. having an unpleasant smell offensive, rancid, noxious
476 repertory n. the entire stock of skills, techniques, or devices used in a particular field or occupation repertoire, store, cache
a prophecy, often obscure or allegorical, revealed through the medium of a priest or priestess; augury, prognostication, prediction, soothsayer
477 oracle n.
any person or thing believed to indicate future action with infallible authority
478 obeisance n. a gesture expressing deferential respect, such as a bow or curtsy; deferential respect genuflection, homage, reverence, veneration
479 aristocracy n. a privileged class of people usually of high birth; the nobility elite, gentility, upper class
480 conviviality n. the quality of being friendly and lively; friendliness geniality, affability, gaiety, joviality
481 banter n. playful and friendly exchange of teasing remarks; verb to speak to or tease lightly or jokingly repartee, badinage, jest, ridicule, mock
invent or concoct (something), typically with deceitful intent; prevaricate, misrepresent, manufacture, falsify
482 fabricate v.
put together out of components or parts
483 incendiary adj. (of a device or attack) designed to cause fires; tending to create strife, violence, etc.; very exciting combustible, inflammable, inflammatory, provocative
484 upbraid v. express severe criticism towards reproach, censure, reprimand, castigate
485 dire adj. causing fear or terror; desperate; urgent; foreboding disaster dreadful, appalling, ominous, portentous
486 rectify v. to make, put, or set right; remedy; correct mend, amend, improve, redress
487 volition n. the act of willing, choosing, or resolving discretion, choice, selection
488 malleable adj. capable of being shaped or bent or drawn out; easily influenced impressionable, flexible, pliable, compliant
a combination or alliance, especially a temporary one between persons, factions, states, etc.; partnership, league, amalgamation, unification
489 coalition n.
a fusion or merging into one body or mass
490 sedate adj. calm, quiet, or composed; undisturbed by passion or excitement serene, unperturbed, composed, tranquil
491 dehydrated v. to lose or cause to lose water dry out, drain, desiccate, parch
492 boisterous adj. noisy and lively; unrestrained or unruly obstreperous, vociferous, clamorous, impetuous
493 rationale n. a set of reasons or a logical basis for a course of action or a particular belief thinking, logic, reasoning, sense
494 demonstrative adj. given to or marked by the open expression of emotion; explanatory or illustrative outspoken, histrionic, effusive
495 ominous adj. presaging ill fortune; threatening or foreshadowing evil or tragic developments apocalyptic, portentous, prophetic, prescient
496 dichotomy n. being twofold; a classification into two opposed parts or subclasses duality, separation, split
497 auspices n. patronage; support; sponsorship; a favorable sign or propitious circumstance patronage, guidance, advocacy
498 exodus n. a journey by a large group to escape from a hostile environment departure, journey, retreat, withdrawal
499 unorthodox adj. breaking with convention or tradition; independent in behavior or thought aberrant, anomalistic, heretical, maverick
500 fruitless adj. useless; unproductive; without results or success futile, unavailing, ineffectual
501 envelop v. to wrap up in or as in a covering; to surround entirely enfold, cover, shroud, conceal
an act of plundering and pillaging and marauding; depredation, rapaciousness
502 predation n.
the act of preying by a predator who kills and eats the prey
503 suppress v. to put down by force or authority; put out of one's consciousness inhibit, subdue, conquer, curb, repress
504 vindicate v. clear of accusation, blame, suspicion, or doubt with supporting proof; to get revenge for exculpate, exonerate, avenge

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505 pertain v. to have reference, relation, or relevance associate, relate, connect, be appropriate
506 tirade n. a long angry speech or denunciation condemnation, malediction, harangue, diatribe
507 grimace n. a facial expression, often ugly or contorted, that indicates disapproval, pain, etc. distort, frown, scowl
508 shrewd adj. having or showing sharp powers of judgment; astute sharp, intelligent, clever, perspicacious, sagacious
509 expatriate n. a person who lives in a foreign country; a person exiled from their native country emigrant, migrant, exile, outcast
510 metaphysical adj. highly abstract and overly theoretical; without material form or substance abstract, theoretical, conceptual, philosophical
511 unconventional adj. not conforming to accepted rules or standards eccentric, individualistic, unorthodox, atypical
512 finagle v. achieve something by means of trickery or devious methods manipulate, swindle, deceive, scheme
513 uniform adj. evenly spaced; always the same; showing a single form or character in all occurrences unvarying, undifferentiated, consistent
514 litigious adj. inclined to dispute or disagree; argumentative contentious, disputatious, quarrelsome
515 amplify v. increase in size, volume or significance; to enlarge beyond bounds or the truth intensify, heighten, magnify, exaggerate
516 implore v. to beg urgently or piteously, as for aid or mercy; beseech plead, entreat, solicit
517 forego v. to give up or do without; to precede in time, place, etc. relinquish, renounce, refrain, precede, antecede
518 concave adj. curving inward curved, depressed, sunken, hollow
519 abolish v. to do away with; put an end to; annul; make void suppress, nullify, cancel, invalidate
520 durable adj. existing for a long time; very long lasting enduring, permanent, tenacious
521 hiatus n. a pause or gap in a sequence, series, or process break, intermission, interruption, respite, recess
522 whimsical adj. given to fanciful notions; capricious; erratic eccentric, unpredictable, mercurial
523 impeccable adj. without flaw or error; faultless immaculate, infallible, pristine, perfect
524 vector n. the direction or course followed by an airplane, missile, or the like trajectory, direction, course, track
525 concession n. the act of yielding as to a demand or argument acknowledgment, admission, recognition
526 integrity n. the quality of being honest and having strong moral principles; moral uprightness righteousness, rectitude, probity, virtue
527 facilitate v. to make easier; assist the progress of expedite, aid, ease, help
528 hunch n. an intuitive guess or feeling intuition, premonition, foreboding, prescience
529 nemesis n. something that a person cannot conquer; an opponent whom a person cannot overcome adversary, opponent, rival
530 concord n. agreement between persons, groups, nations, etc. understanding, harmony, accord, concurrence
531 preclude v. prevent from happening; make impossible prohibit, hinder, impede, inhibit
something taken as self-evident or true as the basis of an argument; hypothesis, theory, presuppose, conjecture
532 postulate n.
verb to assume to be true or existent
533 thrifty adj. (of a person or their behavior) using money and other resources carefully and not wastefully sparing, economical, frugal, parsimonious
the organization of people at different ranks in an administrative body; position, scale, ranking, order
534 hierarchy n.
a series of ordered groupings of people or things within a system
535 entrenched adj. firmly established and difficult or unlikely to change fortified, rooted, fixed, firm
536 franchise n. the right to vote; an authorization to sell a company's goods or services in a particular place suffrage, enfranchisement, license, permit
lower in rank or importance; of less or secondary importance; noun a person under the authority junior, secondary, underling, servant
537 subordinate adj.
or control of another; verb to put in a lower rank or position
538 inalienable adj. unable to be taken away from or given away by the possessor inviolable, absolute, inherent

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539 savanna n. a plain grassland region with scattered trees grassland, plain, flat
540 tumult n. violent agitation; a state of commotion and noise and confusion pandemonium, turbulence, excitement, commotion
541 adamant n. unshakable in purpose, determination, or opinion; unyielding uncompromising, unrelenting, inexorable
542 psyche n. the human soul, spirit, or mind subconscious, character, animus
543 flag v. to fall off in vigor, energy, activity, interest, etc.; to signal or warn dwindle, wane, notify, gesture, indicate
the predominant or prevailing tendency of one's spirits; inclination, predisposition, propensity, predilection
544 disposition n.
natural mental and emotional outlook or mood; characteristic attitude
545 rekindle v. to excite, stir up, or rouse anew revitalize, revive, renew
to remove (soil, earth, etc.) by digging; dig out; unearth, uncover, hollow
546 excavate v. to make (a hole, cavity, or tunnel) in (solid matter) by hollowing or
removing the center or inner part
a person or thing that typifies or represents some quality, idea, etc.; embodiment, exemplar, archetype, personification
547 incarnation n.
the state of being manifested in bodily form, esp. human form
548 slander n. words falsely spoken that damage the reputation of another aspersion, calumny, defamation, denigration
549 sloth n. reluctance to work or make an effort; laziness lethargy, indolence, inertia, lassitude, languor
550 unforeseen adj. not anticipated; happening or coming quickly and without warning unexpected, accidental, abrupt, unpredicted
551 cogent adj. powerfully persuasive weighty, influential, believable
552 subvert v. undermine or overthrow the power and authority of (an established system or institution) overturn, sabotage, destabilize, unsettle
553 resurgent adj. rising again as to new life and vigor reviving, renascent
554 homage n. respectful deference adoration, adulation, reverence
555 cliché n. an idea, action, or habit that has become trite from overuse platitude, banality, commonplace, bromide
556 mandate n. an official or authoritative instruction or command fiat, decree, injunction, edict, ruling
557 pervasive adj. spreading or spread throughout omnipresent, widespread, ubiquitous, prevalent
to rid of whatever is impure or undesirable; cleanse, purify, eradicate, expel
558 purge v. remove (a group of people considered undesirable)
from an organization or place in an abrupt or violent manner
559 vestige n. a mark, trace, or visible evidence of something that is no longer present or in existence fragment, relic, remains, remnant
560 stupendous adj. so great in size or force or extent as to elicit awe; causing amazement; astounding colossal, prodigious, overwhelming, spectacular
561 enliven v. make lively; heighten or intensify rejuvenate, exhilarate, invigorate, animate
562 ultimatum n. a final uncompromising demand; a final proposal or statement of conditions conditions, demand, warning
563 pervade v. spread or diffuse through permeate, penetrate, percolate
564 euphonious adj. pleasant in sound; agreeable to the ear mellifluous, harmonious, melodious
565 emblem n. a sign, design, or figure that identifies or represents something token, symbol, insignia, logo
566 revitalize v. to give new life to; give new vitality or vigor to invigorate, replenish, exhilarate, rejuvenate
567 novel adj. pleasantly new or different; original and of a kind not seen before refreshing, fresh, innovative, unconventional
568 override v. use one's authority to reject or cancel (a decision, view, etc.) abrogate, annul, supersede, nullify
569 credulous adj. having or showing too great a readiness to believe things trusting, naïve, gullible, unquestioning

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570 embargo n. an official ban on trade or other commercial activity with a particular country ban, restriction, impediment
571 resent v. to feel or show displeasure or indignation at begrudge, dislike
572 indoctrination n. the act of teaching a principle, or ideology, especially one with a specific point of view instruction, persuasion, brainwashing
573 appraise v. to estimate the monetary value of; determine the worth of assess, evaluate, figure, calculate
574 aggregate adj. formed of separate units collected into a whole cumulative, assembled, combined
575 disenfranchise v. to deprive (a person) of a right of citizenship, as of the right to vote bar, prohibit, invalidate, disentitle
576 disenchant v. to rid of or free from illusion, credulity, etc. disillusion, dissatisfy, disappoint
577 peculiar adj. strange; uncommon; unusual; distinctive in nature or character from others queer, anomalous, unfamiliar, abnormal
578 revere v. feel deep respect or admiration for (something) idolize, worship, reverence, venerate
579 incredulous adj. not disposed or willing to believe; unbelieving questioning, unsatisfied, suspicious, skeptical
580 divert v. o turn aside or from a path or course; deflect veer, detract, avert
581 antithesis n. opposition; contrast contradictory, opposite, reverse
582 winsome adj. attractive or appealing in appearance or character captivating, enchanting, alluring
583 quintessential adj. representing the most perfect or typical example of a quality or class archetypal, model, standard, prototypical
584 subservient adj. serving or acting in a subordinate capacity; servile; excessively submissive subordinate, submissive, obsequious
585 trove n. a store of valuable or delightful things cache, collection
586 corollary n. an immediate consequence or easily drawn conclusion consequence, result, repercussion
587 condone v. excuse, overlook, or make allowances for; be lenient with excuse, overlook, pardon, disregard
having a firm basis in reality and therefore important, meaningful, absolute, genuine, concrete
588 substantive adj.
or considerable; having a separate and independent existence
589 chagrin n. strong feelings of embarrassment; verb cause to feel shame humiliation, mortification, frustration
590 conversant adj. (usually followed by `with') well informed about or knowing thoroughly familiar, knowledgeable, versed, proficient
591 reprimand n. an act or expression of criticism and censure; verb rebuke formally condemnation, reprehension, upbraid, reproach
a detail that is considered insignificant; trifle, triviality
592 technicality n.
a petty formal point arising from a strict interpretation of rules, etc.
593 arcane adj. requiring secret or mysterious knowledge; known or understood by very few recondite, esoteric, mystic
594 capricious adj. given to sudden and unaccountable changes of mood or behavior impulsive, whimsical, mercurial, erratic
of or characteristic of magical, mystical, or supernatural arts, preternatural, recondite, esoteric
595 occult adj.
phenomena, or influences; beyond ordinary human understanding
extremely small, as in size, amount, extent, or degree; of minor importance; minuscule, infinitesimal, trifling, meticulous, precise
596 minute adj.
attentive to or concerned with even the smallest details
597 detach v. to unfasten and separate; disengage; disunite remove, loosen, withdraw, separate
598 adulatory adj. excessively praising or admiring flattering, complimentary, eulogistic, laudatory
599 primitive adj. characteristic of an early state, esp. in being crude or uncivilized rudimentary, elementary, primordial, unrefined
a close friend or associate to whom secrets are confided or companion, intimate, familiar
600 confidant n.
with whom private matters and problems are discussed.
601 calamitous adj. (of events) having extremely unfortunate or dire consequences; bringing ruin catastrophic, disastrous, fatal, devastating

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 a person who announces important news; harbinger, portent, omen, forerunner
602 herald n.
a person or thing viewed as a sign that something is about to happen
603 variegated adj. having a variety of colors; marked by variety mixed, motley, assorted, diverse
a word or phrase that particular people use in particular situations; expression, phrase, language
604 locution n.
a style of speech or verbal expression
605 willful adj. deliberate, voluntary, or intentional; unreasonably stubborn or headstrong intentional, unyielding, obdurate, adamant
606 annex n. to join or add, esp. to something larger; attach addendum, supplement, extension
607 reticent adj. disposed to be silent or not to speak freely; reserved reserved, taciturn, reticent, diffident
being or affecting or concerned with a surface; peripheral, surface, ostensible, perfunctory
608 superficial adj.
not deep or penetrating emotionally or intellectually; of little substance or significance
609 deviation n. departure from a standard or norm transgression, inconsistency, aberration
610 protagonist n. the leading character, hero, or heroine of a drama or other literary work advocate, champion, leader, exemplar
an awkward, complex, or embarrassing situation; predicament, dilemma, quandary, conundrum
611 mire n.
a soft wet area of land that gives way under the feet
to provide or supply with something ornamental; embellish, ornament, adorn, enhance
612 garnish v.
to provide (a food) with something that adds flavor, decorative color, etc.
613 orator n. a person who delivers a speech or oration speechmaker, rhetorician, public speaker
having or revealing supreme mastery or skill; prodigy, genius, professional, authority
614 virtuoso adj.
noun a musician who is a consummate master of technique and artistry
615 sentimental adj. tending to indulge the emotions excessively maudlin, mawkish, touching
616 unimpeachable adj. above suspicion; impossible to discredit; impeccable immaculate, impeccable, pristine
working or acting merely for money or other reward; avaricious, covetous, soldier of fortune, freelance,
617 mercenary adj.
noun a professional soldier hired to serve in a foreign army mercantile
618 audacious adj. extremely bold or daring; recklessly brave; fearless; disposed to venture or take risks intrepid, venturesome, undaunted, impertinent
619 abrasive adj. tending to annoy or cause ill will; overly aggressive biting, caustic, cutting, sharp
620 witty adj. amusingly clever in perception and expression droll, funny, original, brilliant, intelligent
621 coddle v. to treat tenderly; nurse or tend indulgently; pamper baby, caress, nurse, spoil
a fundamental principle or general rule; regulation, principle, standard, criterion
622 canon n.
an ecclesiastical rule or law enacted by a council or other competent authority
623 defunct adj. having ceased to exist or live; no longer in force or use; inactive nonexistent, inanimate, obsolete, invalid
624 impetuous adj. characterized by undue haste and lack of thought or deliberation; marked by violent force impulsive, rash, unrestrained, spontaneous
625 intermittent adj. stopping or ceasing for a time; alternately ceasing and beginning again irregular, sporadic, broken, periodic
expressing yourself easily or characterized by clear expressive language; understandable, expressive, comprehensible
626 articulate adj.
consisting of segments held together by joints
627 obtuse adj. lacking in insight or discernment dense, dim, dull, dumb, slow
628 eminent adj. high in station, rank, or repute; prominent; distinguished celebrated, renowned, illustrious, outstanding
629 leery adj. wary; suspicious skeptical, uncertain, cautious, careful
630 recommence v. to begin; start originate, inaugurate

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631 menacing adj. to appear to be frightening, intimidating, or threatening alarming, approaching, dangerous
632 unperturbed adj. free from emotional agitation or nervous tension unflurried, unflustered, unruffled
633 charlatan n. a person who pretends or claims to have more knowledge or skill than he or she possesses imposter, fraud, sham, phony
634 ruthless adj. without mercy or pity unrelenting, unyielding, implacable, vindictive
635 epitomize v. be a perfect example of exemplify, embody, encapsulate, illustrate
636 dictum n. a formal or authoritative statement or assertion edict, decree, fiat, order
637 pseudonym n. a fictitious name adopted, esp. by an author nickname, alias, nom de plume
the act or means of getting rid of something; placement or arrangement; removal, allocation, command, management
638 disposal n.
the power or opportunity to make use of someone or something
639 inscrutable adj. incapable of being investigated, analyzed; impenetrable; not easily understood cryptic, incomprehensible, inexplicable, ambiguous
640 ubiquitous adj. being present everywhere at once omnipresent, pervasive, universal
641 predispose v. to give an inclination or tendency to beforehand prearrange, incline, bias, prejudice
642 object n. goal; purpose; verb to express or feel disapproval, dislike, or distaste objective, target, destination, protest, criticize
643 artistry n. artistic workmanship, ability, or quality; great skill ability, accomplishment, , proficiency
644 avarice n. insatiable desire for wealth; extreme greed for material wealth greed, covetousness, rapacity, voraciousness
645 concomitant adj. existing or occurring together; associative accompaniment, attendant, related, connected
646 fad n. a temporary fashion, notion, manner of conduct, etc., especially one followed enthusiastically craze, vogue, rage
647 calamity n. an event resulting in great loss and misfortune catastrophe, disaster, tragedy, cataclysm
648 longevity n. a long individual life; the length or duration of life; length of service, tenure, etc. durability, endurance, duration
(of a place) situated far from the main centers of population; distant; faraway, secluded, improbable, implausible
649 remote adj.
(of a chance or possibility) unlikely to occur
650 languish v. to lose or diminish in strength or energy deteriorate, enervate, weaken, enfeeble
651 brawn n. physical strength, esp. as opposed to intelligence robustness, sturdiness, might, power
652 incandescent adj. emitting light as a result of being heated; passionate or brilliant luminous, radiant, fervent, fervid, impassioned
653 hysterical adj. marked by excessive or uncontrollable emotion; causing unrestrained laughter frantic, feverish, overwrought, uproarious, hilarious
654 melancholy adj. characterized by or causing or expressing sadness; grave or even gloomy in character despondency, lugubrious, lachrymose
655 caricature n. a representation of a person that is exaggerated for comic effect parody, satire, lampoon, cartoon
656 raze v. to tear down; demolish; level to the ground obliterate, extinguish, destroy, decimate
lacking distinct or individual characteristics; dull and uninteresting; indistinctive, indeterminate, ordinary, unexceptional
657 nondescript adj.
noun a person is not easily classified and not very interesting
658 communal adj. used or shared in common by everyone in a group community, public, collective, common
659 entice v. attract or tempt by offering pleasure or advantage allure, attract, seduce, wheedle
something that cures or relieves a disease or bodily disorder; a healing medicine, cure, restorative, medication, corrective, antidote
660 remedy n.
application, or treatment; something that corrects or removes an evil of any kind
661 retain v. to continue to use, practice, etc.; to continue to hold or have hold, preserve, keep
662 provident adj. providing carefully for the future; careful in regard to your own interests frugal, cautious, circumspect

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 act of scattering in various places; dissolute indulgence in sensual pleasure; dissemination, intemperance, debauchery, squandering,
663 dissipation n.
using or expending or consuming thoughtlessly or carelessly extravagance
664 noncommittal adj. not involving or revealing commitment to any particular opinion or course of action indefinite, vague, equivocal, evasive, ambiguous
665 unscrupulous adj. lacking moral standards or conscience to guide one's conduct disgraceful, dishonest, unethical, perfidious
666 perquisite n. a thing regarded as a special right or privilege enjoyed as a result of one's position advantage, perk, reward, bonus
the side of an animal or a person between the ribs and hip;
667 flank n.
the side of anything, such as a mountain or building
showing a decline or deterioration of physical strength or mental functioning, feeble, decrepit, aged, weak, sick
668 senile adj. especially short-term memory and alertness, as a result of old age or disease;
mentally or physically infirm with age
to bring out of a state of sleep, unconsciousness, inactivity; to stir arouse, stir, excite, animate, stimulate, awaken, incite
669 rouse v.
or incite to strong indignation or anger
any confusing or troublesome situation, especially one from which it is difficult to free oneself; labyrinth, confusion, quagmire, mire
670 morass n.
entanglement; a soft wet area of low-lying land that sinks underfoot
671 verve n. an energetic style liveliness, vivaciousness, vitality
672 interleave v. to insert something alternately and regularly between the pages or parts of
673 mirth n. gaiety or merriment, especially when accompanied by laughter jollity, joviality, pleasure, entertainment
to remove or destroy all traces of; do away with; destroy completely; annihilate, extirpate, eradicate, expunge, obscure
674 obliterate v.
to blot out or render undecipherable
675 inane adj. devoid of intelligence; empty; void unintelligent, pointless, vacuous
a delay from impending punishment, pardon, clemency, delay, postponement, deferment
676 reprieve n.
as from execution of a sentence of death; any respite or temporary relief
insincerity by virtue of pretending to have qualities or duplicity, deceit, deception
677 hypocrisy n.
beliefs that you do not really have
the trait of acting unpredictably and more from caprice than from reason or judgment; impulse, vagary, humor, whim
678 whimsy n.
light or fanciful humor
679 concoct v. prepare or cook by mixing ingredients; to devise; make up fabricate, contrive, invent, hatch
680 equivocal adj. open to more than one interpretation; (often) intended to mislead ambiguous, ambivalent
681 tedium n. dullness owing to length or slowness; the feeling of being bored by something tedious tediousness, tiresomeness, boredom, ennui
682 blight n. any cause of impairment, destruction, ruin, or frustration contamination, affliction, annihilation
683 draconian adj. rigorous; unusually severe or cruel harsh, brutal, cruel, severe, strict, oppressive
deeply moved or influenced, esp. by sorrow or grief; afflicted, distressed, stirred, unnatural, pretend
684 affected adj.
speaking or behaving in an artificial way to make an impression
685 stoic adj. seeming unaffected by pleasure or pain; impassive dispassionate, unemotional, nonchalant
686 edifice n. a building, especially one of large size or imposing appearance building, monument, structure
687 amalgam n. a combination or blend of diverse things combination, composite, fusion, blend
688 dilatory adj. wasting time; inclined to waste time and lag behind sluggish, remiss, tardy, lazy
689 influx n. the process of flowing in inflow, entrance, arrival

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690 unwavering adj. marked by firm determination or resolution; not shakable firm, steadfast, steady, resolute, steadfast
691 myopic adj. lacking foresight or scope; lacking tolerance or understanding; narrow-minded biased, blind, imprudent
to cheer, salute, or greet; approve enthusiastically; welcome, acknowledge, cheer, extol, laud
692 hail v.
to call out to in order to stop, attract attention, ask aid
693 repudiate v. refuse to acknowledge, ratify, or recognize as valid; reject as untrue, unfounded, or unjust renounce, disapprove, reprobate
694 insinuate v. to suggest or hint slyly hint, suggest, allude, imply
695 rampant adj. violent in action or spirit; raging; furious; having a lush and unchecked growth uncontrolled, boisterous, clamorous, unrestrained
696 devour v. eat greedily; eat immoderately ravage, inhale, gorge, feast on
697 cession n. the act of yielding or formally surrendering ceding, relinquish, abdicate
slanting or inclined in direction or course or position; inclined, devious, indirect, veiled
698 oblique adj.
indirect in departing from the accepted or proper way; misleading
699 condescend v. do something that one considers to be below one's dignity stoop, humble oneself, deign
700 conundrum n. a difficult problem riddle, enigma, quandary, quagmire
701 aberration n. the act of departing from the right, normal, or usual course divergence, deviation, distortion, abnormality
702 misgiving n. a feeling of doubt, distrust, or apprehension suspicion, mistrust, reservation, apprehension
703 etiquette n. rules governing socially acceptable behavior decorum, propriety, protocol, dignity
704 uplift v. to lift up; to improve socially, culturally, morally, or the like; to exalt emotionally or spiritually improve, brighten, enrich, enhance, cheer
705 divine adj. being of such surpassing excellence as to suggest inspiration by the gods; emanating from God transcendental, magnificent, supernatural
706 prominent adj. conspicuous in position or importance; having a quality that thrusts itself into attention salient, spectacular, striking, distinguished
707 tutelage n. instruction; protection of or authority over someone or something tuition, tutorship, care, charge, guardianship
708 gluttonous adj. given to excess in consumption of especially food or drink voracious, ravenous, insatiable, rapacious
an ideal instance; a perfect embodiment of a concept; quintessence, archetype, criterion
709 paragon n.
model of excellence or perfection of a kind; one having no equal
710 funerary adj. relating to a funeral or the commemoration of the dead
711 precursor n. a person or thing that comes before another of the same kind; a forerunner predecessor, antecedent, prototype, forebear
712 slovenly adj. negligent of neatness especially in dress and person; habitually dirty and unkempt disheveled, negligent, careless, sloppy
713 sever v. to separate (a part) from the whole, as by cutting or the like disconnect, separate, divide, disjoin
714 emphatic adj. forceful and definite in expression or action; sudden and strong determined, forcible, pronounced, definitive
715 semantics n. the meaning, or an interpretation of the meaning, of a word, sign, sentence, etc. interpretation, definition, explanation
716 impenetrable adj. incapable of being pierced through or penetrated; incapable of being understood incomprehensible, obscure, inexplicable
717 touchstone n. a basis for comparison; a reference point against which other things can be evaluated standard, criterion, measure, benchmark, model
718 larceny n. the act of taking something from someone unlawfully theft, thievery, crime, stealing
tediously repetitious or lacking in variety; not challenging; commonplace, monotonous, tedious, routine, mundane
719 humdrum adj.
dull and lacking excitement; noun the quality of wearisome constancy, routine, and lack of variety
720 lambast v. censure severely or angrily reprimand, denounce, criticize, castigate
721 pundit n. a scholar, expert, or authority intellectual, scholar, savant, expert, buff
722 incense v. to enrage greatly infuriate, exasperate, irritate

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723 presumably adj. by reasonable assumption presumptively, apparently, seemingly
724 standoffish adj. somewhat aloof or reserved; cold and unfriendly misanthropic, indifferent, withdrawn, reclusive
725 coalesce v. fuse or cause to grow together; mix together different elements combine, flux, conflate, amalgamate, consolidate
a meeting of party leaders to select candidates, elect convention delegates, assembly, convention, council, gathering
726 caucus n.
etc.; any group or meeting organized to further a special interest or cause
727 venerable adj. worthy of reverence on account of great age, religious associations, character, position, etc. honorable, admirable, dignified
the feeling that a person or a thing is beneath consideration, worthless, or antipathy, condescension, disregard, scorn,
728 contempt n.
deserving scorn; the state of being despised; dishonor; disregard for something that should be taken into account
729 bolster v. support and strengthen strengthen, sustain, aid, reinforce, fortify
to cause (an organism) to multiply by any process of natural reproduction from the parent stock; proliferate, disseminate, broadcast
730 propagate v.
to spread (a report, doctrine, practice, etc.) from person to person; disseminate
resulting from or relating to an irresistible urge, irresistible, uncontrollable, compelling, overwhelming
731 compulsive adj.
especially one that is against one's conscious wishes; irresistibly interesting or exciting
732 curtail v. to cut short; abridge; reduce restrict, curb, diminish, lessen
733 crystallize v. to give definite or concrete form to solidify, coagulate
734 pessimistic adj. the tendency to expect the worst and see the worst in all things despairing, hopeless, despondent, foreboding
735 frenetic adj. distracted or frantic; frenzied fanatical, overwrought, distraught
736 quizzical adj. (of a person's expression or behavior) indicating mild or amused puzzlement baffled, mystified, mocking, teasing
737 grating adj. irritating or unpleasant to one's feelings; (of a sound or noise) harsh, discordant, or rasping disagreeable, unpleasant, discordant, strident
738 thrive v. gain in wealth; grow stronger prosper, flourish, boom, expand
739 remnant n. a remaining, usually small part, quantity, number, or the like; a trace; vestige remainder, residue, remains
740 jumble n. a confused multitude of things clutter, muddle, fuddle, welter, smother
741 fluctuation n. the quality of being unsteady and subject to changes; a wave motion wavering, variation, change
742 wake n. a vigil held over a corpse the night before burial; track or path left by anything that has passed viewing, watch, vigil, trail, path, aftermath
passing aimlessly from one subject to another; digressive; wandering, long-winded, prolix, erratic
743 discursive adj.
rambling; proceeding to a conclusion by reason or argument rather than intuition
744 interpose v. to place between; cause to intervene; get involved, so as to alter or hinder an action inject, insinuate, intervene, interfere
745 sustenance n. a source of materials to nourish the body subsistence, nourishment, provision
746 muse v. to think or meditate in silence, as on some subject think over, meditate, ponder, excogitate, ruminate
with little or no preparation or forethought; said or extemporaneous, impromptu, spontaneous
747 ad-lib adj.
done without having been planned or written in advance
748 insular adj. narrowly restricted in outlook or scope; suggestive of the isolated life of an island parochial, secluded, provincial, myopic
749 impoverished adj. destroyed financially; poor enough to need help from others impecunious, penurious, destitute
750 querulous adj. habitually complaining petulant, irritable, complaining
751 fidelity n. devotion to duties, obligations, etc.; faithfulness allegiance, loyalty, trustworthiness
752 mercantile adj. relating to or characteristic of trade or traders; profit oriented merchandising, moneymaking, economic, financial
753 oversight n. an omission or error due to carelessness; supervision and/or watchful care failure, blunder, mistake, neglect

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754 conflagration n. a very intense and uncontrolled fire inferno
755 testify v. give testimony in a court of law; provide evidence for prove, certify, evince, swear
a group of people seeking to influence politicians or influence, pressure, persuade
756 lobby n. public officials on a particular issue; verb to solicit or
try to influence the votes of members of a legislative body
757 novice n. someone new to a field or activity; amateur apprentice, neophyte, fledgling, greenhorn
758 piety n. reverence for God or devout fulfillment of religious obligations allegiance, belief, duty, faith
759 hegemony n. the dominance or leadership of one social group or nation over others leadership, authority, command, power
a road enabling motorists to avoid a city or circumnavigate, circumvent, detour, deviate
760 bypass n.
other heavy traffic points or to drive around an obstruction; verb go past or around
a sudden and decisive action in politics, revolution, rebellion, revolt, coup d'état
761 coup n.
especially one resulting in a change of government illegally or by force
762 altruism n. the quality of unselfish concern for the welfare of others magnanimity, philanthropy, benevolence
763 surmount v. to prevail over; overcome; to lie on top of or rise above overpower, vanquish, conquer, surpass, exceed
764 commemorate v. call to remembrance; keep alive the memory of someone or thing, as in a ceremony remember, perpetuate, celebrate, monument
765 infidelity n. the quality of being unfaithful betrayal, unfaithfulness, treachery, disloyalty
766 bereavement n. a period of mourning after a loss, especially after the death of a loved one mourning, tribulation, distress, sorrow
767 intersperse v. to scatter here and there or place at intervals among other things; place at intervals in or among strew, sprinkle, diffuse, distribute
steady persistence in a course of action, a purpose, a state, pertinacity, tenacity, determination, resolution
768 perseverance n.
etc., especially in spite of difficulties, obstacles, or discouragement
to strip of clothing, ornament, etc.; to strip or deprive (someone or something), deprive, denude, deprive, strip
769 divest v.
especially of property or rights
770 archive n. a collection of historical records and documents about an institution, family, etc. annals, chronicles, documents, files, registers
771 backfire v. to bring a result opposite to that which was planned or expected miscarry, flop, bomb, recoil
772 quell v. overcome or allay; suppress or crush completely stay, appease, squelch, quench
773 dismantle v. to take apart; to demolish or raze; to strip of covering break down, decimate, destroy, deprive
a formal public speech, especially one delivered on a special occasion, speech, address, declamation
774 oration n.
as on an anniversary, at a funeral, or at academic exercises
of or pertaining to a single or specific person, thing, group, class, occasion, special, specific, noteworthy, marked, exceptional
775 particular adj.
etc., rather than to others or all; exceptionally selective, attentive, or exacting; fussy
support with evidence or authority or make more certain or confirm; support, sustain, substantiate, affirm, validate
776 corroborate v.
establish or strengthen as with new evidence or facts
to make a distinction in favor of or against a person or thing on the basis of the group, class, segregate, be partial, discern, perceive
777 discriminate v. or category to which the person or thing belongs;
to recognize or understand the difference (between)
778 enamor v. attract; to charm or captivate captivate, fascinate, enchant, bewitch, enrapture
779 modicum n. a moderate or small amount fragment, little, trifle, pinch
780 retrospect n. contemplation of things past; verb look back upon (a period of time, sequence of events) review, recollection, remembering, reminiscence

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781 ingenious adj. showing inventiveness and skill; skillful (or showing skill) in adapting means to ends clever, cunning, adroit, imaginative, inventive
782 odyssey n. a long wandering and eventful journey adventure, journey, expedition
783 regress n. the act of going back; return; verb to move backward; go back; go back to a previous state retrogression, retreat, recede, revert, lapse
a person who has risen suddenly from a humble position to wealth, power, nouveau riche, newly rich, self-made man
784 upstart n.
or a position of consequence; verb to start up; spring up, as to one's feet
785 rarefied adj. reserved for an elite group; of high moral or intellectual value; elevated in nature or style elevated, exalted, sublime, grand, lofty
to develop or produce as if by hatching; give form to; produce, nurture, brood, breed
786 incubate v.
to maintain at a favorable temperature and in other conditions promoting development
the act of pausing uncertainly; verb move hesitatingly, hesitate, stagger, waver, vacillate
787 falter n.
as if about to give way; be unsure or weak; speak haltingly; walk unsteadily
788 retort n. a quick reply to a question or remark (especially a witty or critical one) retaliate, response, witticism, comeback, reprisal
789 evasive adj. deliberately vague or ambiguous; avoiding or escaping from difficulty or danger misleading, ambiguous, indirect, elusive, slippery
790 ensure v. to secure or guarantee; to make sure or certain; to make secure or safe insure, assure, protect, guard, safeguard
791 conscript v. to draft for military or naval service; to compel into service induct, recruit, mobilize
792 innovator n. a person who introduces new methods, ideas, or products pioneer, trailblazer, groundbreaker
793 shun v. avoid and stay away from deliberately; stay clear of; expel from a community or group evade, eschew, neglect
794 momentous adj. of very great significance critical, crucial, pivotal, grave
795 archaic adj. marked by the characteristics of an earlier period; antiquated primitive, ancient, obsolete
796 cache n. a hidden storage space (for money or provisions or weapons) stockpile, repository, accumulation
797 acclaim n. enthusiastic approval; verb praise vociferously acknowledgment, celebration, exaltation, extol
798 amass v. collect or gather accumulate, cumulate, conglomerate, pile up
799 fervent adj. extremely hot; characterized by intense emotion fervid, ardent, burning, fiery, impassioned
800 pummel v. strike, usually with the fist strike, punch, pound, hammer
801 distraught adj. deeply agitated especially from emotion overwrought, distressed, perturbed
802 endear v. to make esteemed or beloved attach, bind, captivate, cherish
803 forage n. the seeking or obtaining of such food; verb to wander or go in search of provisions rummage, scour, seek, raid
easily understood or seen through (because of a lack of subtlety); unequivocal, unambiguous, straightforward, translucent
804 transparent adj.
able to be seen through with clarity; free of deceit; so thin as to transmit light
805 partisan adj. prejudiced or partial in favor of a particular cause prejudiced, biased, discriminatory
806 prattle adj. idle, foolish, or irrelevant talk; verb speak (about unimportant matters) rapidly and incessantly chatter, murmur, drivel, jabber
807 malapropism n. the unintentional misuse of a word by confusion with one that sounds similar misusage, misapplication
808 abridge v. lessen, diminish, or curtail; reduce in scope while retaining essential elements foreshorten, abbreviate, shorten, cut, contract
to stop, as at an obstacle, and refuse to proceed or to do something specified; refuse, give up, check, retard, obstruct, impede
809 balk v.
to place an obstacle in the way of; hinder
an action that is vicious or vile; an action that arouses disgust or abhorrence; abhorrence, detestation, execration, loathing, odium
810 abomination n.
a person who is loathsome or disgusting
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812 denude v. to make naked or bare; strip expose, strip, bare, uncover
813 smug adj. contentedly confident of one's ability, superiority, or correctness complacent, egoistic, pompous, snobbish
814 adept adj. having or showing knowledge and skill and aptitude; noun someone who is dazzlingly skilled dexterous, capable, skillful, proficient
815 exacting adj. requiring precise accuracy; rigid or severe in demands or requirements painstaking, persnickety, stringent
an event marking a unique or important historical change of course or divide, landmark, turning point
816 watershed n.
one on which important developments depend
817 camouflage n. concealment by some means that alters or obscures the appearance conceal, obscure, shroud, obfuscate
to establish as something to be obeyed or complied with; enforce; set, dictate, appoint, charge, demand
818 impose v.
to take advantage, as of a person or quality
819 deduce v. to derive as a conclusion from something known or assumed; infer conclude, reason, gather, determine
rising in power or influence; superior; noun a position of dominance predominant, controlling, commanding, predecessor,
820 ascendant adj.
or controlling influence; an ancestor; forebear antecedent
821 lexicon n. the vocabulary of a particular language, field, social class, person, etc. terminology, vocabulary
822 dilate v. to make wider or larger; cause to expand; to speak or write at length increase, expound, amplify
823 protocol n. code of correct conduct; forms of ceremony and etiquette observed by certain leaders etiquette, propriety, covenant
824 careen n. pitching dangerously to one side; verb move sideways or in an unsteady way wobble, shift, tilt, rock, sway, stagger, reel
825 inept adj. revealing lack of perceptiveness or judgment or finesse; generally incompetent and ineffectual inefficient, tactless, feckless, awkward, clumsy
826 reserved adj. cool or formal in manner; restrained, silent, or reticent composed, constrained, withdrawn, reclusive
lacking brightness, vividness, clearness, loudness, strength, indistinct, dim, faded, irresolute, weak
827 faint adj.
etc.; feeble or slight; feeling weak, dizzy, or exhausted
828 hindrance n. an impeding, stopping, preventing, or the like impediment, obstruction, encumbrance
having or showing the manners, viewpoints, parochial, pastoral, country, insular, unsophisticated
829 provincial adj. etc., considered characteristic of unsophisticated inhabitants of a region;
rustic; narrow or illiberal
830 discrete adj. apart or detached from others; separate; distinct different, individual, unconnected
characterized by assumption of dignity or importance, ostentatious, pompous
831 pretentious adj.
especially when exaggerated or undeserved
characterized by formation of a thin, pliable sheet or layer of animal sheet, sheath, film, layer, covering
832 membranous adj.
or vegetable tissue, serving to line an organ, connect parts, etc.
untidiness (especially of clothing and appearance); confusion, disorder, clutter, muddle, chaos
833 disarray n.
a mental state characterized by a lack of clear and orderly thought and behavior
834 equivalent adj. being essentially equal to something; equal in amount or value equal, commensurate, tantamount
835 disperse v. to cause to separate and go in different directions; move away from each other dissipate, scatter, disseminate, propagate
a defensive barrier hastily constructed, as in a street, to stop an enemy; obstruction, barrier, blockade, rampart
836 barricade n.
any barrier that obstructs passage
837 libel n. a false and malicious publication printed for the purpose of defaming a living person aspersion, calumny, slander
838 ditty n. a poem intended to be sung; verb to sing ballad, composition, jingle, tune
839 nominal adj. existing in name only; insignificantly small trifling, trivial, insignificant

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840 derision n. ridicule; mockery satire, contempt, disdain, laughter
capable of being perceived by the senses or the mind; tangible, discernible, perceptible
841 palpable adj.
especially capable of being handled or touched or felt
(of speech or writing) expressed with extreme or excessive economy; condensed, concise, oval-shaped, egg-shaped
842 elliptical adj.
relieved of irrelevant matter; pertaining to or having the form of an ellipse
the process of sorting victims, as of a battle or disaster,
843 triage n. to determine medical priority in order to increase the number of survivors;
the determination of priorities for action in an emergency
844 revelation n. something revealed or disclosed, especially a striking disclosure, as of something not before realized admission, divulgence
845 gravity n. a serious and dignified feeling; solemnity solemnity, severity, pressure
846 incompetence n. lack of physical or intellectual ability or qualifications inability, inadequacy, inept
847 competence n. the quality of being adequately or well qualified physically and intellectually capability, proficiency, qualification
848 quiescent adj. causing no symptoms; being quiet or still or inactive motionless, stagnant, passive, dormant
a search made for useful military information in the field, especially by examining the ground; investigation, surveillance, exploration, survey
849 reconnaissance n.
a general examination or survey of a region, usually followed by a detailed survey
850 irrefutable adj. that cannot be refuted or disproved incontrovertible, indubitable, undeniable
851 elephantine adj. huge, ponderous, or clumsy gargantuan, monumental, extensive, monstrous
something that counterbalances, counteracts, or compensates for something else; balance, recompense, match, counterweight, counteract
852 offset n.
compensating equivalent; verb to counterbalance as an equivalent does; compensate for
853 diminutive adj. very small little, miniature, minute, small
854 brink n. the edge of a steep place; a region marking a boundary; any extreme edge; verge threshold, verge, frontier, fringe, limit
855 benefactor n. a person who helps people or institutions (especially with financial help) philanthropist, humanitarian, patron, sponsor
856 pluralism n. the existence in a society of groups having distinctive ethnic origin, cultural forms, religions multiculturalism, cultural diversity, ethnic mosaic
857 annals n. a chronological account of events in successive years chronicles, history, journal, publication
858 counterfeit adj. made in imitation so as to be passed off fraudulently or deceptively as genuine misleading, fraudulent, deceptive
859 nadir n. the lowest point in the fortunes of a person or organization bottom, floor, base, depths
860 antiquity n. the quality of being ancient; ancientness ancient, antique, relic
861 opulence n. wealth as evidenced by sumptuous living luxury, fortune, affluence
862 plethora n. extreme excess superfluity, overabundance, surfeit, deluge
the amount by which a sum of money falls short of the required amount; shortage, deficiency, paucity, inadequacy
863 deficit n.
a lack or shortage; deficiency
864 sweeping adj. ignoring distinctions; of wide range or scope; moving or passing about over a wide area indiscriminate, extensive, comprehensive
865 taunt v. to reproach in a sarcastic, insulting, or jeering manner; to provoke by taunts mock, censure, flout, jeer, ridicule
866 fester v. to putrefy or rot; to become bitter, irritated, etc., esp. over a long period of time rankle, decay, aggravate
lack of stability or firmness; the tendency to behave in an unpredictable, changeable, or inconsistency, uncertainty, fluctuation, insecurity,
867 instability n.
erratic manner hesitation
a word formed from the initial letters or groups of letters of words in a set phrase or cipher, phrase, puzzle
868 acronym n.
series of words, as Waco from Women's Army Corps

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869 precipitate adj. done rashly or with undue haste; verb to cause to happen too soon or sooner than expected hasty, reckless, expeditious, accelerate
870 unanimous adj. of one mind; in complete agreement; agreed accepted, agreed, collective, unified
871 scintillate v. to sparkle; flash sparkle, glitter, glimmer, flash
to claim or demand the return or restoration of, as a right, possession, recover, repossess, domesticate, salvage, restore
872 reclaim v.
etc.; make useful again; transform from a useless or uncultivated state; reuse (materials from waste products)
873 byzantine adj. highly complex or intricate; characterized by elaborate scheming and intrigue convoluted, labyrinthine, devious, insidious
874 taut adj. tightly drawn; tense; not slack; emotionally or mentally strained; in good order or condition; tidy stiff, strained, tense, firm, trim, neat
to offer goods or services at a lower price or rate than (a competing price or rate) undermine, diminish, damage, lessen
875 undercut v.
or than that of (a competitor); to weaken or destroy the impact or effectiveness of; undermine
876 unembellished adj. lacking decoration or ornamentation straightforward, literal, accurate
authorization, sanction, or justification; something that serves to give reliable guarantee, pledge, security, warranty
877 warrant n.
or formal assurance of something; a writ from a court commanding police to perform specified acts
878 impassion v. to fill, or affect strongly, with intense feeling or passion; inflame; excite enliven, kindle, incite, intensify
879 dispense v. to deal out; distribute apportion, allot, dole
880 moribund adj. being on the point of death; without force or vitality stagnant, mortal, passing, doomed
881 gaiety n. a festive merry feeling merriment, mirth, glee, jollity, cheerfulness
882 urbane adj. showing a high degree of refinement and assurance that comes from wide social experience polished, sophisticated, cosmopolitan, cultivated
883 amid in the middle of, surrounded by between, during, throughout
884 defiant adj. boldly resisting authority or an opposing force insubordinate, recalcitrant, rebellious
885 celerity n. a rate that is rapid alacrity, dispatch, briskness, speed
886 boon adj. something to be thankful for; blessing; benefit blessing, benefit, benevolence
showing your contempt by derision; verb treat with contemptuous disregard; jeer, sneer, disdain, deride, belittle
887 scoff n.
laugh at with contempt and derision
888 adhere v. follow through or carry out a plan without deviation; stick to firmly hold fast, bond, bind, stick, cling, cleave
889 cognition n. the act or process of knowing; perception comprehension, apprehension, discernment
890 plenitude n. fullness or adequacy in quantity, measure, or degree; abundance profusion, plethora, quantity, affluence
891 foresight n. care or provision for the future; the act or power of foreseeing; prevision; prescience prudence, premonition, provision, discernment
892 orchestrate v. to arrange or manipulate, especially by means of clever or thorough planning synthesize, coordinate, organize
893 consonance n. accord or agreement; correspondence of sounds; harmony of sounds concord, accord, harmony, correspondence
894 emanate v. proceed or issue forth, as from a source; give out exhale, give forth, originate, radiate
a particular tendency or inclination, prejudice, predisposition, intolerance, preference
895 bias adj.
especially one that prevents unprejudiced consideration of a question; prejudice
896 unyielding adj. unable to bend or be penetrated under pressure; not apt to give way under pressure inflexible, firm, uncompromising, pertinacious
897 therapeutic adj. tending to cure or restore to health salubrious, salutary, remedial, beneficial
898 efficacious adj. capable of having the desired result or effect; effective as a means, measure, remedy, etc. effective, influential, successful, competent
899 cherub n. a beautiful or innocent person, especially a child baby

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 pertaining to or dealing with matters of current or local interest; contemporary, modern, up-to-date
900 topical adj.
relating to a particular place; pertaining to the surface of a body part
901 incongruous adj. lacking in harmony or compatibility or appropriateness inappropriate, incompatible, inconsistent
902 emulate v. to try to equal or excel; imitate with effort to equal or surpass imitate, mirror, follow
903 vicarious adj. suffered or done by one person as a substitute for another indirect, secondary, delegated, surrogate
904 discard v. to cast aside or dispose of; get rid of relinquish, renounce, give up
905 naïve adj. inexperienced; showing unaffected simplicity and lack of guile or worldly experience unsophisticated, simple, unaffected, candid
906 premeditated adj. characterized by deliberate purpose and some degree of planning advised, planned, calculated
907 induce v. to lead or move by persuasion or influence, as to some action or state of mind influence, persuade, instigate
908 humane adj. characterized by tenderness, compassion, and sympathy for people and animals altruistic, amiable, understanding, generous
909 referendum n. a legislative act referred for final approval to a popular vote by the electorate election, mandate, poll, vote
910 proscribed adj. excluded from use verb to denounce or condemn (a thing) as dangerous or harmful forbidden, out, prohibited, banish, censure
911 diminution n. the act, fact, or process of diminishing; lessening; reduction decrease, reduction, abatement, decline
912 eradicate v. to remove or destroy utterly; extirpate obliterate, exterminate, annihilate
913 selective adj. characterized by careful choice discriminating, particular, discerning
914 stickler n. a person who insists on something unyieldingly (usually followed by for) fanatic, purist, perfectionist, zealot
915 remuneration n. the act of paying for goods or services or to recompense for losses compensation, reward, wage, pay, earnings, salary
916 sporadic adj. recurring in scattered and irregular or unpredictable instances intermittent, occasional, desultory, irregular
917 woe n. intense mournfulness; misery resulting from affliction melancholy, suffering, depression
918 verdant adj. green with vegetation; covered with growing plants or grass; inexperienced; unsophisticated flourishing, fresh, lush
919 keepsake n. anything kept, or given to be kept, as a token of friendship or affection; remembrance souvenir, memento, token
920 iterate v. to utter again or repeatedly; to do (something) over again or repeatedly reiterate, repeat, rehearse, emphasize
921 recourse n. act of turning to for assistance; something or someone turned to for assistance or security resort, refuge, support, aid
any weakening or degeneration (especially through lack of use); withering, wasting, deterioration, decline
922 atrophy n.
a decrease in size of an organ caused by disease or disuse
923 gaffe n. a socially awkward or tactless act faux pas, blunder, indiscretion
924 enjoin v. to prescribe (a course of action) with authority or emphasis; to direct or order to do something instruct, charge, bid, command
925 lionize v. assign great social importance to; to treat (a person) as a celebrity idolize, glorify, exalt, worship, acclaim
926 catastrophic adj. extremely harmful; bringing physical or financial ruin ruinous, calamitous, disastrous, tragic
to withdraw (a statement, opinion, etc.) as inaccurate or unjustified, deny, renounce, recant, abrogate, nullify, annul
927 retract v.
especially formally or explicitly; take back
928 proscribe v. to denounce or condemn (a thing) as dangerous or harmful; prohibit; command against forbid, prohibit, interdict, veto, disallow
929 reprisal n. a retaliatory action against an enemy in wartime retaliation, retribution, vengeance
930 infinitesimal adj. infinitely or immeasurably small minute, microscopic, picayune
931 entitle v. to give (a person or thing) a title, right, or claim to something authorize, qualify, nickname, characterize
932 winnow v. to subject to some process of separating or distinguishing; analyze critically; sift analyze, examine, extract, sieve
933 myriad adj. too numerous to be counted; noun a large indefinite number countless, infinite, innumerable, innumerous

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 the action of going beyond or overstepping some boundary or limit; wrongdoing, defiance, breach
934 transgression n.
the violation of a law or a duty or moral principle
935 pious adj. having or showing or expressing reverence for a deity; devoutly religious devout, spiritual, reverent
936 clinical adj. extremely objective and realistic; dispassionately analytic; unemotionally critical disinterested, unemotional, impersonal
937 dynamic adj. characterized by action or forcefulness or force of personality active, aggressive, compelling
938 tycoon n. a businessperson of great wealth and power; magnate administrator, executive, director
marked by erratic changeableness in affections or attachments; capricious, vacillating, volatile, erratic, mercurial
939 fickle adj.
liable to sudden unpredictable change
940 succumb v. to give way to superior force; yield; to yield to disease, wounds, old age, etc.; die accede, submit, accede, surrender, perish
941 cajole v. influence or urge by gentle urging, caressing, or flattering coax, wheedle
942 adulate v. flatter in an obsequious manner flatter, fawn, gush, praise, worship
943 hypothesis n. an unproved theory; a conjecture; a proposition assumed as a premise in an argument proposition, theory, inference
944 deter v. try to prevent; show opposition to; turn away from by persuasion discourage, dissuade
945 stunt v. to stop, slow down, or hinder the growth or development of obstruct, stifle, suppress
946 downplay v. understate the importance or quality of; represent as less significant or important play down, understate, minimize
947 pivotal adj. being of crucial importance essential, momentous, principal, decisive, critical
948 corrosive adj. capable of destroying or eating away by chemical action; harmful or destructive caustic, erosive, vitriolic, deleterious
949 canny adj. careful; cautious; prudent; showing self-interest and shrewdness in dealing with others judicious, sagacious, circumspect
950 forebode v. to foretell or predict; be an omen of; indicate beforehand; portend predict, foretell, prognosticate, portend, anticipate
951 procure v. to obtain or get by care, effort, or the use of special means secure, appropriate, gain
952 jeopardize v. put at risk; pose a threat to; present a danger to threaten, risk, imperil, hazard
953 gratify v. to satisfy; indulge; humor, as one's desires or appetites please, delight, gladden, indulge
distributed or sold illicitly; noun goods whose importation or bootleg, black, black-market, smuggled
954 contraband adj.
exportation or possession is prohibited by law
955 frisky adj. lively; frolicsome; playful spirited, dashing, playful
956 adorn v. make more attractive by adding ornament, color, etc. decorate, grace, ornament, embellish, beautify
957 paranormal adj. not in accordance with scientific laws; seemingly outside normal sensory channels preternatural, mysterious, unearthly
958 disarming adj. removing or capable of removing hostility, suspicion, etc.
959 absolve v. to free from guilt or blame or their consequences acquit, exonerate, vindicate, justify, exculpate
broadly or extravagantly humorous; causing laughter because of absurdity; farcical, ridiculous, absurd, preposterous, derisory,
960 ludicrous adj.
provoking or deserving derision; ridiculous; laughable outlandish, incongruous
961 anecdote n. short (usually informal) account of an incident (especially a biographical one) episode, incident, narrative
unable to meet or discharge financial obligations; destitute, bankrupt, impoverished
962 insolvent adj.
noun someone who has insufficient assets to cover their debts
under terms not final or fully worked out or agreed upon; probationary, provisional, speculative, indefinite
963 tentative adj.
unsettled in mind or opinion
964 pugnacious adj. ready and able to resort to force or violence; tough and callous by virtue of experience antagonistic, cantankerous, contentious, aggressive

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 a maneuver in a game or conversation; elaborate or scenario, maneuver, deception
965 stratagem n.
deceitful scheme to deceive or evade
966 instigate v. serve as the inciting cause of; provoke or stir up prompt, inspire, incite, set off, stir up, stimulate
967 iconoclast n. someone who attacks cherished ideas or traditional institutions radical, heretic, rebel
existing as an essential constituent or characteristic; implicit in, underlying, built-in, constitutional, inbuilt,
968 inherent adj.
in the nature of something though not readily apparent integral, indigenous
969 conspicuous adj. easily seen or noticed; readily visible or observable blatant, distinguished, perceptible, salient
970 vindictive adj. disposed or inclined to revenge; vengeful spiteful, unforgiving, revengeful
971 erudite adj. having or showing profound knowledge learned, scholarly, cultivated, educated
to delay or cause to be delayed until a future time; procrastinate, postpone, capitulate, acquiesce
972 defer v.
to yield respectfully in judgment or opinion
973 bountiful adj. liberal in bestowing gifts, favors; abundant; ample generous, magnanimous, copious, plentiful
974 skeptic n. someone who habitually doubts accepted beliefs pessimist, cynic
975 chronicle n. a chronological record of events; verb to record in or as in a chronicle history, account, recount, report
976 harp n. (followed by on or upon) to speak or write in a persistent and tedious manner reiterate, repeat, dwell
977 flabbergast v. to overcome with surprise and bewilderment astonish, stagger, nonplus, confound
the science or the study of the origin, nature, and course of diseases;
978 pathology n.
any variant or deviant condition from normal
979 tractable adj. easily managed or controlled docile, yielding, willing, amenable
980 exempt v. easily managed or controlled except, excuse, relieve
981 avert v. turn away or aside; prevent from happening preclude, prevent, deflect, divert
982 brazen adj. shameless and bold audacious, insolent, impudent, impertinent
983 efficacy n. the quality of being successful in producing an intended result; effectiveness capability, competence
984 eloquent adj. expressing yourself readily, clearly, effectively fluent, articulate, expressive
985 debauchery n. excessive indulgence in sensual pleasures depravity, indulgence, revelry
986 ghastly adj. shockingly frightful or dreadful; resembling a ghost, especially in being very pale abhorrent, horrible, wan, pallid
987 overrate v. to rate or appraise too highly exaggerate, overestimate, overesteem
988 condemn v. to express strong disapproval of censure, reproach, reprimand, castigate
989 insoluble adj. incapable of being solved or explained unfathomable, inexplicable, impenetrable
990 sinuous adj. having many curves, bends, or turns meandering, twisting, coiled, serpentine
991 quackery n. the practice or methods of a fraudulent or ignorant pretender to medical skill deceitfulness, deception, trickery
992 amend v. to change for the better improve, reform, enhance, rectify
993 pacifist n. a person who is opposed to war or to violence of any kind peace-keeper, peacemaker, antiwar demonstrator
994 fulfill v. fill or meet a want or need; put in effect satisfy, achieve, accomplish, execute, effectuate
995 gesticulate v. show, express or direct through movement and gestures gesture, motion, signal
996 prompt adj. performed or executed without delay; verb to move or induce to action expeditious, immediate, efficient, spur, instigate
997 botch n. an embarrassing mistake; verb to spoil through clumsiness or ineptitude bungle, fumble, flub, muddle, spoil

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998 outmoded adj. out of fashion antiquated, obsolete, archaic, vintage
999 executor n. a person who carries out, or performs some duty, job, assignment, artistic work, etc. administrator, agent, trustee
1000 excise v. remove by cutting eradicate, extract, expunge
1001 coherent adj. capable of logical and consistent speech, thought, etc. comprehensible, intelligible, articulate
1002 litigation n. a legal proceeding in a court; a lawsuit process, trial
1003 delectable adj. highly enjoyable, esp. pleasing to the taste delightful, pleasurable, gratifying
1004 cognitive adj. of or pertaining to the act or process of knowing, perceiving, remembering, etc. psychological, cerebral
1005 miscreant adj. evil or villainous; noun a wrongdoer or villain depraved, based, reprobate, scoundrel
to face boldly; oppose in hostility; ( usually followed by with ) to present or encounter, oppose, withstand
1006 confront v.
face (with something), esp. in order to accuse or criticize
1007 vex v. to anger or annoy; to confuse irk, irritate, exasperate, perplex
1008 solace n. alleviation of distress or discomfort; verb to comfort, console, or cheer consolation, assuagement, mitigate, soothe
1009 ironic adj. happening in the opposite way to what is expected, and typically causing wry amusement contradictory, incongruous, paradoxical
1010 imperious adj. arrogant and domineering dictatorial, authoritative, tyrannical
1011 cadence n. rhythmic flow of a sequence of sounds or words intonation, pulse, beat
1012 eschew v. avoid and stay away from deliberately shun, circumvent, forgo
1013 sacrilege n. the violation or profanation of anything sacred or held sacred desecration, blasphemy, heresy
1014 irrepressible adj. impossible to put down or control uncontrollable, unrestrained, unruly
1015 compelling adj. tending to persuade by forcefulness of argument; having a powerful and irresistible effect imperative, compulsory, fascinating
1016 disparate adj. fundamentally different or distinct in quality or kind divergent, contrasting, discordance, incompatible
1017 embolden v. to hearten or encourage reassure, hearten, inspire
1018 periphery n. the outside boundary or surface of something fringe, border, boundary
1019 contentious adj. causing, involving, or characterized by argument or controversy disputatious, antagonistic, querulous, combative
1020 artifice n. a clever trick or stratagem; a cunning, crafty device or expedient deception, chicanery, subterfuge, duplicity
1021 minutiae n. small, precise, or trifling details incidental, trifle, minor detail, triviality
1022 expedite v. to speed up the progress of hasten, accelerate, precipitate
1023 gradient n. an inclined surface adj. rising or descending by regular degrees of inclination slope, slant, inclination, angle, rise
1024 daunt v. to overcome with fear; intimidate overawe, subdue, dismay, frighten
1025 salve n. anything that soothes, mollifies, or relieves; verb to soothe, comfort, or appease cure, remedy, assuage, mollify, pacify
1026 deluge n. a great flood of water; anything that overwhelms like a flood inundation, overflow, torrent
1027 worldly adj. pertaining to this world as contrasted with heaven, spiritual life; experienced; sophisticated temporal, earthly, urbane, cosmopolitan
1028 castigate v. to criticize or reprimand severely chastise, upbraid, chasten, censure
1029 estrangement n. the feeling of being alienated from other people; separation resulting from hostility alienation, separation, withdrawal, removal
implant with the virus or germ of a disease in order to render immune; inject, indoctrinate, infuse
1030 inoculate v.
to instill (a person), as with ideas
1031 cloister n. any quiet, secluded place sanctuary, retreat

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1032 disparage v. express a negative opinion of belittle, depreciate, deprecate, denigrate
1033 auspicious adj. promising success; propitious advantageous, opportune, fortunate, felicitous
1034 pantheon n. a temple to all the gods; a monument commemorating a nation's dead heroes gods' temple
1035 oxymoron n. conjoining contradictory terms (as in `deafening silence')
1036 improvise v. perform without preparation; manage in a makeshift way ad-lib, extemporize, devise
1037 armistice n. a state of peace agreed to between opponents so they can discuss peace terms cease-fire, truce, treaty
aimlessly wandering; taking an irregular course; spread out irregularly in various directions; irregular, discursive, desultory, incoherent
1038 rambling adj.
straying from one subject to another
1039 seamless adj. perfectly consistent and coherent smooth, harmonious, uninterrupted
1040 chastise v. to criticize severely castigate, censure, upbraid
1041 acquisitive adj. tending or seeking to acquire and own, often greedily covetous, grasping, avaricious
1042 constellation n. a group or configuration of ideas, feelings, characteristics, objects, especially stars configuration, gathering, company, circle
1043 underlying adj. lying or placed under or beneath; fundamental; basic intrinsic, inherent, elemental, essential
1044 unsubstantiated adj. unproven or unverified, without enough evidence to support a conclusion arguable, controversial, dubious, doubtful
1045 exhibit v. to display (something) to the public for interest or instruction; to manifest or display show, demonstrate, reveal
1046 triumvirate n. any joint rule by three men; any group or set of three set of three, threesome, triad
1047 impending adj. close in time; about to occur at hand, imminent, impendent
a formal examination of evidence before a judge, and typically before a jury, investigation, examination, test, unhappiness, affliction,
1048 trial n. in order to decide guilt in a case of criminal or civil proceedings; a test of the performance, suffering
qualities, or suitability of someone or something; a distressing, or annoying thing or person
1049 egoist n. a self-centered or selfish person; arrogantly conceited person boaster, egocentric, narcissist
1050 stipend n. a fixed or regular amount of money paid as a salary or allowance provision, allowance, award, pay
1051 sentiment n. susceptibility to tender, delicate, or romantic emotion; a thought, opinion, or attitude mawkishness, regard, view
1052 bane n. a person or thing that ruins or spoils; something that causes misery or death curse, scourge, nemesis, destruction, calamity
1053 authoritarian adj. favoring complete obedience or subjection to authority as opposed to individual freedom despotic, unyielding, autocratic, tyrannical
1054 resplendent adj. having great beauty and splendor glorious, splendid, luminous
1055 cascade n. a waterfall or series of waterfalls over rocks; verb to flow or fall in or like a waterfall deluge, outpouring, torrent
1056 perceive v. to become aware of (something) through the senses note, apprehend, distinguish, comprehend
1057 convoke v. to call together; summon to meet or assemble convene, assemble, summon, gather
1058 criterion n. a standard by which something can be judged or decided measure, touchstone, benchmark
1059 delusion n. a mistaken or misleading opinion, idea, belief, etc. chicanery, deception, illusion
1060 satire n. the use of irony, sarcasm, ridicule, or the like to convey insults or scorn sarcasm, irony, mockery, parody
1061 muddle v. to mix up in a confused or bungling manner confuse, botch, bungle, complicate
1062 impetus n. incentive or impulse stimulation, motivation, spur, catalyst
1063 mystic adj. of obscure or mysterious character or significance occult, otherworldly, supernatural, inscrutable
1064 revel v. to take great pleasure or delight; to take part in noisy festivities rejoice, relish, celebrate, carouse
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1066 gaudy adj. cheaply showy in a tasteless way tawdry, conspicuous, flashy, ostentatious
1067 belated adj. after the expected or usual time; delayed tardy, late, remiss, delayed
1068 umbrage n. a feeling of anger caused by being offended exasperation, resentment, irritation, vexation
1069 trepidation n. tremulous fear, alarm, or agitation apprehension, fright, disturbance, perturbation
1070 exorbitant adj. greatly exceeding bounds of reason or moderation extreme, outrageous, inordinate
1071 transcribe v. to make a written copy, especially a typewritten copy, of record, note, reproduce, translate
1072 iridescent adj. having a play of lustrous rainbow-like colors lustrous, shimmering, prismatic
1073 toil n. hard and continuous work; verb to engage in hard and continuous work labor, travail, exertion, grind, drudge
1074 fallible adj. likely to fail or make errors unreliable, imperfect, untrustworthy, careless
1075 tactful adj. showing skill and sensitivity in dealing with people diplomatic, considerate, sympathetic, courteous
1076 supersede v. take the place or move into the position of supplant, replace, succeed
1077 levity n. a manner lacking seriousness absurdity, amusement, buoyancy, frivolity
1078 conformist adj. marked by convention to customs or rules or styles conventional, conservative, traditional
1079 appalling adj. causing dismay or horror frightening, terrifying, harrowing
1080 sinister adj. threatening or foreshadowing evil or tragic developments; evil or treacherous inauspicious, portentous, deleterious
1081 entreaty n. earnest or urgent request plea, supplication, appeal
1082 predicament n. an unpleasantly difficult, perplexing, or dangerous situation quandary, plight, dilemma, quagmire
1083 disseminate v. to scatter or spread widely diffuse, promulgate, propagate, broadcast
1084 embezzle v. to take fraudulently to one's own use, as money or property entrusted to one's care defalcate, peculate, misappropriate
1085 overhaul v. make repairs, renovations, or adjustments to; to gain upon, catch up with, or overtake improve, revamp, rebuild, reconstruct
1086 redundant adj. repetition of same sense in different words; more than is needed, desired, or required verbose, repetitive, excessive, superfluous
1087 auxiliary adj. additional; supplementary; reserve ancillary, supporting, secondary
1088 paltry adj. contemptibly small in amount; not worth considering measly, miserable, negligible, trifling
1089 heinous adj. shockingly brutal or cruel atrocious, outrageous, grievous, monstrous
1090 tenuous adj. thin or slender in form; of slight importance or significance; lacking a sound basis, as reasoning flimsy, attenuated, insignificant, trivial
1091 heed v. to give careful attention to note, observe, consider, mark
1092 unflappable adj. not easily excited or upset; marked by extreme calm and composure imperturbable, nonchalant, composed, impassive
a group's refusal to have commercial dealings with some organization in protest against its policies; prohibit, ostracize, exclude, cut off, embargo
1093 boycott n.
verb to abstain from buying or using
1094 consultation n. a meeting for deliberation, discussion, or decision deliberation, appointment, conference
1095 bungler n. someone who makes mistakes because of incompetence incompetent, dolt, ignoramus
1096 egotistic adj. characteristic of those having an inflated idea of their own importance vainglorious, narcissistic, self-loving, conceited
1097 dour adj. sullen or gloomy; severe or stern morose, grim, sour, moody
1098 aphorism n. a short meaningful instructive saying proverb, maxim, adage
1099 stipulate v. to make an express demand or arrangement as a condition of agreement qualify, condition, specify
1100 harbinger n. anything that foreshadows a future event; verb foreshadow or presage forerunner, herald, precursor, portent

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1101 intrusive adj. tending or apt to intrude; coming without invitation or welcome annoying, bothersome, interfering, disturbing
1102 inquiry n. a seeking or request for truth, in formation, or knowledge investigation, questioning, examination
1103 laud v. praise, glorify, or honor extol, exalt, eulogize, proclaim, venerate
examine carefully for accuracy with the intent of verification; investigate, study, analyze, penetrate
1104 scrutinize v.
to look at critically or searchingly, or in minute detail
1105 prevalent adj. widespread; in general use or acceptance prevailing, rife, predominant, commonplace
1106 chisel v. to cut, shape, or fashion by or as if by carving with a chisel; to cheat or swindle sculpture, shape, con, deceive
1107 misanthrope n. someone who dislikes people in general skeptic, recluse, loner, cynic
1108 feral adj. wild and menacing ferocious, brutal, wild, savage
1109 insufferable adj. not to be endured; intolerable; unbearable impossible, unacceptable, dreadful
1110 skeptical adj. marked by or given to doubt incredulous, questioning, dubious, agnostic, cynical
1111 paternal adj. characteristic of a father; belonging to or inherited from one's father fatherly
1112 fraught adj. filled with or attended with; marked by distress agitated, distraught
1113 detract v. to take away a part, as from quality, value, or reputation lessen, depreciate, decrease, diminish
1114 enigma n. noun something that baffles understanding and cannot be explained; a difficult problem bewilderment, conundrum, riddle
1115 indecision n. inability to decide uncertainty, doubt
1116 affluent adj. having an abundant supply of money or possessions of value wealthy, prosperous, copious, opulent
1117 microbe n. a microorganism, especially a pathogenic bacterium bug, germ, virus
1118 indubitable adj. that cannot be doubted; patently evident or certain; unquestionable conclusive, undeniable, evident, unequivocal
to block or close up with an obstacle; to interrupt, hinder, or stop, choke, hinder, impede, retard
1119 obstruct v.
oppose the passage, progress, course, etc.
1120 unassuming adj. modest unpretentious, reserved, humble
1121 negligent adj. marked by insufficient care or attention inconsiderate, inadvertent, inattentive, neglectful
1122 infringe v. to violate or break (a law, an agreement, etc.); to encroach or trespass breach, disobey, poach
marked by excessive enthusiasm for and intense devotion to a cause or idea; fiend, fanatical, overzealous, rabid
1123 fanatic adj.
noun a person motivated by irrational enthusiasm (as for a cause)
1124 sentient adj. having the power of perception by the senses; conscious cognizant, receptive, attentive
1125 rustic adj. awkwardly simple and provincial; characteristic of the fields or country unsophisticated, agrestic, arcadian, bucolic, pastoral
1126 censure n. harsh criticism or disapproval condemnation, discipline, reproach, reprimand
1127 staple n. a basic or necessary item of food principal, important, essential, standard
1128 averse adj. (usually followed by `to') strongly opposed antipathetic, indisposed, loath, antagonistic
1129 eclipse v. to overshadow or surpass in importance, power, etc. surmount, transcend, exceed
1130 formulaic adj. characterized by or in accordance with some formula conventional, commonplace, standard
1131 ploy n. a maneuver or stratagem, as in conversation, to gain the advantage stratagem, tactic, subterfuge, gambit
1132 tenure n. the possession or holding of an office or position ownership, holding, occupation, administration

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 (in writing or speech) the undue use of exaggeration or display; oratory, eloquence, expression
1133 rhetoric n. the art or science of all specialized literary uses of language in prose or verse, including the figures of speech;
the art of making persuasive speeches
1134 salutary adj. tending to promote physical well-being; beneficial to health beneficial, salubrious, healing, therapeutic
1135 vitriolic adj. capable of destroying or eating away by chemical action; harsh or corrosive in tone caustic, corrosive, erosive, mordant, acrid, bitter
1136 duress n. compulsion by use of force or threat coercion, intimidation, pressure
1137 unremitting adj. uninterrupted in time and indefinitely long continuing ceaseless, constant, incessant, never-ending
1138 exhume v. to reveal or disclose; to dig up (something buried, esp. a corpse) reveal, unearth, disinter
1139 obligatory adj. required by obligation or compulsion or convention imperative, necessary, requisite, mandatory
1140 zenith n. a highest point or state; culmination acme, apex, apogee, climax, vertex
1141 embroil v. to involve (a person, oneself, etc.) in trouble, conflict, or argument drag in, tangle, encumber
1142 channel n. a route through which anything passes or progresses; verb to direct toward or into some particular course passage, pathway, avenue, route, direct, steer
1143 apprehend v. to arrest and escort into custody; to grasp the meaning of; to expect with anxiety, suspicion, or fear seize, comprehend, understand, perceive, anticipate
1144 degenerate v. to fall below a normal or desirable level in physical, mental, or moral qualities; deteriorate worsen, decline, backslide, retrogress
1145 nirvana n. a place or state characterized by freedom from pain, worry, and the external world enlightenment, Eden, paradise, heaven
1146 impede v. to restrict or retard in action, progress, etc. hinder, obstruct, interfere, restrain, disrupt
1147 explicate v. to make clear or explicit; explain explain, illustrate, elucidate
1148 felicity n. the state of being happy, especially in a high degree; bliss exhilaration, jubilation, bliss, merriment
1149 obstinate adj. resistant to guidance or discipline; stubbornly persistent in wrongdoing wayward, obdurate, intractable, inflexible
1150 enfranchise v. grant voting rights; grant freedom to; as from slavery or servitude emancipate, empower, liberate
1151 elixir n. a panacea; cure-all; sovereign remedy medicine, panacea, solution
1152 disclose v. to make known; reveal or uncover show, tell, unveil, reveal
1153 pilfer v. to steal, especially in small quantities thieve, purloin, filch, appropriate
1154 caustic adj. capable of destroying or eating away by chemical action; harsh or corrosive in tone acerbic, cutting, abrasive, bitter
1155 stagnate v. cease to flow; stand without moving; exist in a changeless situation stall, idle, stifle
1156 deplore v. express strong disapproval of; regret strongly lament, bewail, bemoan, denounce
1157 unfetter v. to free from restraint; liberate discharge, disencumber, liberate, release
1158 sycophantic adj. attempting to win favor by flattery adulatory, laudatory, eulogistic
1159 aerate v. to expose to the action or effect of air or to cause air to circulate through freshen, ventilate, oxygenate
1160 preachy adj. tediously or pretentiously didactic; arrogantly instructive sermonizing, moralizing, pontifical, sententious
1161 invulnerable adj. incapable of being wounded, hurt, or damaged indestructible, impenetrable, untouchable
1162 illusory adj. unreal; deceptive; misleading fallacious, specious, false
1163 unfaltering adj. marked by firm determination or resolution; not shakable unwavering, persevering, resolute, enduring
1164 pungent adj. having an acrid smell or sharp bitter flavor; caustic, biting, or sharply expressive acrid, sarcastic, cutting, acrimonious
1165 empathy n. understanding and entering into another's feelings affinity, appreciation, communion, compassion
1166 deleterious adj. harmful; injurious hurtful, injurious, pernicious

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1167 jaunt n. a journey taken for pleasure excursion, outing, junket, trip, expedition
1168 callow adj. young and inexperienced fledgling, naïve, inexperienced
1169 disingenuous adj. not straightforward or candid duplicitous, mendacious, deceitful, indirect
complex system of paths or tunnels in which it is easy to get lost; complication, intricacy, puzzle, riddle
1170 labyrinth n.
any confusingly intricate state of things or events
1171 perpetuate v. cause to continue or prevail bolster, conserve, sustain
1172 disquieting adj. causing anxiety or uneasiness; disturbing troublesome, distressing, perplexing, irritating
1173 entreat v. ask for or request earnestly beseech, implore, conjure, request
1174 consort n. a companion, associate, or partner; accord or agreement accompaniment, concomitant, colleague
1175 expend v. use up, consume fully; pay out spend, consume, empty, dispense
1176 prelude n. something that serves as a preceding event or introduces what follows preliminary, overture
1177 residual adj. pertaining to or constituting a remainder; remaining; leftover remaining, continuing, lasting, enduring
1178 pompous adj. exaggeratedly or ostentatiously dignified or self-important; arrogant grandiloquent, ostentatious, pretentious
1179 discreet adj. careful to avoid social embarrassment or distress, esp. by keeping confidences secret circumspect, discerning, prudent, judicious
1180 conform v. to act in accord with the prevailing standards, attitudes, practices, etc. yield, agree, harmonize, integrate, assimilate
1181 permissive adj. tolerant; lenient indulgent, lenient, lax, agreeable
1182 tempo n. characteristic rate, rhythm, or pattern of work or activity beat, rhythm, measure, pulse
1183 exuberant adj. effusively and almost uninhibitedly enthusiastic effervescent, ebullient, vivacious
1184 deficient adj. inadequate in amount or degree unsatisfactory, insufficient, inferior
1185 conviction n. a fixed or firm belief certainty, confidence, belief
1186 divergent adj. differing; deviating contradictory, antithetical, irregular, different
1187 wary adj. watchful, cautious, or alert suspicious, untrusting, circumspect, vigilant
1188 volatile adj. changeable; mercurial; flighty fickle, temperamental, capricious, whimsical
1189 teem v. to abound or swarm; be prolific or fertile overflow, abound, brim, overrun
1190 itinerant adj. traveling from place to place to work gypsy, touring, traveling, vagabond, nomadic
1191 scandalous adj. disgraceful; shameful or shocking; improper opprobrious, ignominious, disgraceful
1192 induct v. introduce; initiate; place ceremoniously or formally in an office or position; admit as a member inaugurate, initiate, install, enlist
1193 ingenuous adj. characterized by an inability to mask your feelings; not devious; lacking in sophistication or worldliness candid, sincere, frank, naïve, innocent
1194 overture n. a proposal, act, or gesture initiating a relationship, negotiation, etc. proposition, suggestion, proposal
1195 incoherent adj. unable to express yourself clearly or fluently; without logical or meaningful connection incomprehensible, irrational, incongruous
1196 denounce v. to condemn or censure openly or publicly criticize, reprobate, reprimand
1197 reciprocate v. to give, feel, etc., in return; interchange barter, correspond, interchange
1198 sagacious adj. acutely insightful and wise; skillful in statecraft or management perspicacious, sapient, judicious, discerning
1199 stalemate n. any position or situation in which no action can be taken or progress made impasse, standoff, standstill.
1200 precipitous adj. extremely or impassably steep; hasty abrupt, sharp, hasty, precipitate
1201 beleaguer v. to trouble persistently; harass besiege, harass, badger, vex, annoy

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1202 dynamism n. great energy, force, or power; vigor energy, enthusiasm, ebullience, vivacity
an earnest request for aid, support, sympathy, mercy, supplication, invocation, attraction, fascination
1203 appeal n.
etc.; the power or ability to attract, interest, amuse, or stimulate the mind or emotions
an expression whose meanings cannot be inferred from the meanings of the words that make it up, expression, phrase
1204 idiom n.
as it was raining cats and dogs
right or suitable; fitting; verb to set aside (funds, etc.) for a particular purpose or person; befitting, suited, apportion, allocate, expropriate
1205 appropriate adj.
to take for one's own use, esp. illegally or without permission
1206 fatalist adj. the acceptance of all things and events as inevitable cynical
1207 bully v. intimidate; domineer; noun a cruel and brutal fellow torment, threaten, persecute
1208 capitulate v. surrender under agreed conditions surrender, succumb, concede, yield
1209 opaque adj. not clear; not clearly understood or expressed incomprehensible, unfathomable, enigmatic
1210 bemoan v. to express distress or grief over; lament; regret strongly deplore, lament, bewail
1211 creed n. any system of principles or beliefs credo, dogma, doctrine, ideology
1212 spare adj. frugal, economical, or temperate, as persons thrifty, penurious, parsimonious
1213 boorish adj. ill-mannered and coarse and contemptible in behavior or appearance uncouth, churlish, unrefined, uneducated
1214 unconditional adj. without limitations; absolute unmitigated, indubitable, unequivocal
1215 versatile adj. capable of or adapted for many different uses, skills, etc. multifaceted, adaptable, resourceful, dexterous
1216 buttress v. make stronger or defensible; to give encouragement or support to strengthen, reinforce, bulwark
1217 unsung adj. not praised or acclaimed disregarded, forgotten, neglected, unknown
1218 vindicated adj. freed from any question of guilt absolved, cleared, exculpated, exonerated
1219 toxin n. any poison produced by organism poison, venom, infection, virus
1220 affliction n. a cause of great suffering and distress; a condition of suffering or distress due to ill health anguish, depression, tribulation, adversity, disease
1221 liability n. something disadvantageous; the state of being legally obliged and responsible disadvantage, accountability, responsibility
1222 sensational adj. causing or intended to cause intense feelings, esp. of curiosity, horror, etc.; extremely good melodramatic, stimulating, outstanding
1223 propriety n. correct or appropriate behavior etiquette, aptness, seemliness
1224 replicate v. reproduce or make an exact copy of duplicate, reproduce, counterfeit, simulate
1225 manipulative adj. skillful in influencing or controlling others to your own advantage exploitive, influential, controlling
a short passage added at the end of a literary work; conclusion, ending
1226 epilogue n.
a short speech (often in verse) addressed directly to the audience by an actor at the end of a play
1227 rehash n. present or use over, with no or few changes repeat, reiterate, reuse
1228 fervor n. feelings of great warmth and intensity; the state of being emotionally aroused and worked up vehemence, intensity, eagerness, passion, ardor
1229 altercation n. a heated or angry dispute; noisy argument or controversy disagreement, clash, quarrel, dispute
1230 stilt v. to raise up lift up, erect, heighten, hoist, uplift
1231 superfluous adj. more than is needed, desired, or required; serving no useful purpose excess, exorbitant, redundant, spare
having or showing a strict regard for what one considers right; principled; conscientious, painstaking, punctilious, fastidious,
1232 scrupulous adj.
characterized by extreme care and great effort meticulous
1233 liable adj. legally responsible ;susceptible or exposed; probable, likely, or capable obliged, accountable, vulnerable, inclined

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1234 altruistic adj. showing unselfish concern for the welfare of others magnanimous, philanthropic, benevolent
1235 breathtaking adj. thrillingly beautiful, remarkable, astonishing, exciting stunning, thrilling, magnificent, awe-inspiring
1236 parched adj. dry, hot, or thirsty dry, shriveled, arid, thirsty
1237 indomitable adj. that cannot be subdued or overcome, as persons, will, or courage; unconquerable unyielding, invincible, insurmountable
1238 platonic adj. free from physical desire; purely spiritual Utopian, idealistic, visionary, spiritual
1239 interloper n. someone who intrudes on the privacy or property of another without permission intruder, trespasser, alien
1240 apathetic adj. marked by a lack of interest; showing little or no emotion or animation indifferent, uninterested, impassive
1241 elucidate v. make clear and (more) comprehensible illuminate, explicate, enlighten
1242 scour v. to range over, as in a search; to remove, cleanse, or polish by rubbing, as with an abrasive cloth rummage, probe, burnish, buff, shine
1243 abstruse adj. incomprehensible to one of ordinary understanding or knowledge recondite, enigmatic, incomprehensible, arcane
1244 vaunt n. extravagant self-praise; verb show off boast, flaunt, display, brag
1245 affiliation n. the act of becoming formally connected or associated; a social or business relationship association, partnership, connection, relationship
1246 exhilarate v. to enliven; invigorate; stimulate; to make cheerful or merry animate, inspirit, elate, cheer, gladden
1247 insatiable adj. impossible to satisfy unsatisfied, rapacious, ravenous, voracious
1248 cerebral adj. of or pertaining to the brain; involving intelligence rather than emotions or instinct intellectual, analytical
1249 kinetic adj. characterized by motion dynamic, tireless, indefatigable, animated
1250 defy v. to challenge the power of; resist boldly or openly dare, brave, flout, confront, oppose
1251 mandatory adj. required by rule; authoritatively ordered requisite, exigent, obligatory, compulsory
1252 stint v. to be frugal; noun a period of time spent doing something prudent, frugal, conserve, assignment, duty, share
1253 barb n. an obviously or openly unpleasant or carping remark criticism, affront, insult
1254 mimic v. to imitate or copy in action, speech, etc., often playfully or derisively caricature, performer, ridicule, resemble
1255 reap v. gather, as of natural products; to gain or get (something) as a reward for or result of some action procure, acquire, gather, earn, gain
1256 threshold n. the starting point for a new state or experience inception, entrance, origin, verge
habitually moving from place to place especially in search of seasonal work; itinerant, traveler, vagrant, transient
1257 migrant adj.
noun traveler who moves from one region or country to another
1258 respite n. a delay or cessation for a time, especially of anything distressing or trying; an interval of relief hiatus, rest, recess, cessation
1259 welfare n. the good fortune, health, happiness, prosperity, etc., of a person, group, etc.; well-being well-being, happiness, contentment
1260 stimulate v. to rouse to action or effort, as by encouragement or pressure; spur on; incite; cause to be alert and energetic arouse, energize, excite, motivate, activate, instigate
1261 vacancy n. being unoccupied; an empty area or space emptiness, vacuousness, opening
1262 lament n. a cry of sorrow and grief; a mournful poem bewail, bemoan, deplore, grieve
1263 waft n. to carry lightly and smoothly through the air or over water transport, float, drift, transmit
1264 recessive adj. tending to recede or go back regressive, receding, relapsing
1265 secular adj. pertaining to worldly things or to things that are not regarded as religious, spiritual, or sacred materialistic, temporal, worldly, lay
1266 encumber v. to impede or hinder; hamper; retard obstruct, inconvenience, retard, burden
1267 imposition n. something imposed, as a burden or duty infliction, encumbrance
1268 decorum n. propriety in manners and conduct etiquette, politeness, demeanor

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1269 zealot n. a fervent and even militant proponent or supporter of something radical, fanatic, fiend
1270 reconciliation n. getting two things to correspond; the reestablishing of cordial relations settlement, agreement, harmony, accord
1271 levy n. an imposing or collecting, as of a tax, by authority or force; the conscription of troops collection, demand, draft, summon
1272 proprietary adj. pertaining to property or ownership; protected by trademark or patent or copyright assets, ownership, belongings
1273 expunge v. to delete or erase strike, excise, eradicate, take out
1274 illegible adj. (of handwriting, print, etc.) not readable unclear, obscure, faint, indistinct
1275 forsake v. to quit or leave entirely; abandon; desert; to give up or renounce desert, relinquish, renounce, abdicate
1276 conjoin v. to join together; combine unite, associate, compound, consolidate
1277 adverse adj. in an opposing direction; contrary to your interests or welfare contrary, conflicting, harmful, inauspicious
1278 feign v. make believe with the intent to deceive; make a pretense of fabricate, simulate, imagine, pretend
1279 perturb v. to disturb or disquiet greatly in mind; agitate trouble, disconcert, irritate, confound, bewilder
1280 ornamental adj. serving an aesthetic rather than a useful purpose attractive, elaborate, accessory
1281 corporeal adj. of the nature of the physical body; not spiritual; of a material nature; physical tangible, material, physical
1282 relish v. derive or receive pleasure from; get enjoyment from; take pleasure in savor, appreciate, enjoyment
1283 assess v. to estimate or judge the value, character, etc., of; evaluate measure, evaluate, appraise, value
1284 verbose adj. using or containing too many words wordy, loquacious, prolix
1285 decimate v. to destroy a great number or proportion of eliminate, annihilate, extinguish, eradicate
1286 imbecile n. someone who is stupid; blockhead; dolt; adj. stupid; silly; absurd moronic, idiotic, ludicrous
1287 pliable adj. capable of being bent, flexed, or twisted without breaking; able to adapt to different conditions pliant, elastic, flexible, ductile, malleable
1288 flinch n. a reflex response to sudden pain; verb draw back, as with fear or pain recoil, withdraw, retreat, cringe
1289 colossal adj. so great in size or force or extent as to elicit awe prodigious, stupendous, immense, enormous
1290 insurrection n. organized opposition to authority rebellion, revolt, rising, uprising, mutiny
1291 transitory adj. lasting a very short time ephemeral, passing, fleeting, transient, fugacious
1292 aboriginal adj. having existed from the beginning; in an earliest or original stage or state; native primordial, indigenous, primitive, primeval
1293 ballad n. a narrative poem of popular origin; a narrative song (usually romantic or sentimental) fable, folk story, carol, chant
1294 ambivalent adj. uncertain or unable to decide about what course to follow debatable, doubtful, equivocal
1295 rambunctious adj. noisy and lacking in restraint or discipline boisterous, turbulent, unruly, rowdy
1296 adoration n. deep love or esteem; the act of worshipping reverence, exaltation, admiration, infatuation
1297 antipathy n. a feeling of intense aversion, dislike, or hostility aversion, disgust, abhorrence, detestation, hatred
1298 filial adj. noting or having the relation of a child to a parent
1299 apportion v. to divide, distribute, or assign appropriate shares of allocate, share, dispense, administer, distribute
1300 facade n. a superficial appearance or illusion of something; the face or front of a building disguise, veneer, guise
1301 penchant n. a strong inclination, taste, or liking for something preference, predilection, taste
1302 elude v. to avoid or escape by speed, cleverness, trickery circumvent, frustrate, confound, puzzle, eschew
1303 curb v. to control, restrain, or check repress, restraint, constrain
1304 enthrall v. to captivate or charm spellbind, enchant, enrapture, mesmerize

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1305 coy adj. artfully or affectedly shy or reserved retiring, diffident, bashful, demure
1306 presuppose v. to assume beforehand; take for granted; require as a necessary prior condition speculate, suppose, assume, presume
1307 dispel v. to drive off in various directions; disperse dissipate, disintegrate, scatter, eliminate
1308 inaudible adj. impossible to hear; imperceptible by the ear imperceptible, mute, faint
1309 finesse n. subtly skillful handling of a situation delicacy, sophistication, tact, diplomacy, adroitness
1310 aggravate v. to make (a disease, situation, problem, etc.) worse or more severe; to annoy; exasperate intensify, irritate, exacerbate, vex
1311 extrovert n. an outgoing, gregarious person exhibitionist, character, showboat
1312 transmute v. to change the form, character, or substance of metamorphose, convert, alter, transform
undistorted by emotion or personal bias; noun something that one's efforts or dispassionate, disinterested, aspiration, intention
1313 objective adj.
actions are intended to attain or accomplish; purpose; goal
1314 rejuvenate v. become young again; make younger or more youthful regenerate, restore, revitalize
1315 endemic adj. natural to or characteristic of a specific people or place; native; indigenous local, native, indigenous
1316 irreproachable adj. free of guilt; not subject to blame blameless, impeccable, unflawed, innocent
1317 extrinsic adj. not essential or inherent; not a basic part or quality external, extraneous, alien, external, exotic
1318 phobic adj. suffering from irrational fears frightened, apprehensive, disturbed, irrational
1319 purported adj. to claim (to be a certain thing, etc.) by manner or appearance, esp. falsely supposed, intention, connotation
1320 stalwart adj. sturdy and robust; firm, steadfast, or uncompromising indomitable, steadfast, undaunted, tenacious
1321 mode n. a manner of acting or doing; method; way; a particular type or form of something mainstream, convention, technique, mechanism
1322 comprehensive adj. of large scope; covering or involving much; inclusive exhaustive, widespread, extensive, complete
1323 chaotic adj. lacking a visible order or organization; completely unordered and unpredictable and confusing helter-skelter, disorderly, tumultuous, turbulent
the power or right to decide or act according to one's own judgment; judgment, wisdom, discrimination; prudence
1324 discretion n.
the quality of being discreet, especially with reference to one's own actions or speech
1325 merit n. any admirable quality or attribute; a deserving or commendable quality or act virtue, credit, deservingness, meritoriousness
1326 mediate v. to settle (disputes, strikes, etc.) as an intermediary between parties; reconcile intercede, intermediate, liaise, arbitrate
1327 wistful adj. showing pensive sadness, especially in a melancholy way melancholy, reflective, nostalgic, yearning
1328 populist n. an advocate of democratic principles democratic, egalitarian, libertarian
1329 implication n. something that is implied; suggestion assumption, conclusion, involvement, association
1330 wheedle v. influence or urge by gentle urging, caressing, or flattering cajole, coax, sweet-talk, seduce, entice
1331 sprightly adj. full of spirit and vitality animated, vivacious, dashing, spirited, spry
1332 allusion n. passing reference or indirect mention reference
1333 uprising n. organized opposition to authority; an insurrection or revolt rebellion, revolution, upheaval, mutiny
the working together of two things to produce an effect greater harmony, alliance, teamwork, unity, coaction
1334 synergy n.
than the sum of their individual effects
1335 anthropomorphic adj. suggesting human characteristics for animals or inanimate things anthropomorphous, humanlike
1336 ponder v. to consider something deeply and thoroughly; meditate appraise, consider, contemplate, debate, speculate
1337 encompass v. to form a circle about; encircle; surround; to enclose; envelop enclose, compass, involve, envelop
1338 hardy adj. able to survive under unfavorable conditions; having rugged physical strength stout, sturdy, indefatigable, tenacious, resistant

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1339 foil v. to prevent the success of; to keep (a person) from succeeding in an enterprise, plan, etc. frustrate, thwart, impede, hamper
1340 trite adj. repeated too often; overfamiliar through overuse banal, commonplace, hackneyed, prosaic
1341 derisive adj. abusing vocally; expressing contempt or ridicule gibe like, jeering, mocking, taunting
1342 bequeath v. leave or give by will after one's death; to hand down; pass on will, impart, leave, bestow, grant
1343 ostensible adj. appearing as such but not necessarily so; pretended illusory, apparent, specious, superficial
1344 convex adj. curving or bulging outward bulging, raised, bent
1345 vapid adj. lacking or having lost life, sharpness, or flavor; insipid; flat bland, flat, flavorless, insipid, savorless
1346 innuendo n. an indirect (and usually malicious) suggestion or implication insinuation, imputation, implication, hint
1347 undaunted adj. resolutely courageous; unshaken in purpose indomitable, courageous, dauntless
1348 beneficiary adj. n. the recipient of funds or other benefits successor, heir, recipient
1349 overbear v. to dominate or overcome; to press down with weight or physical force coerce, dominate, prevail, oppress
1350 transfix v. to make or hold motionless with amazement, awe, terror, etc. mesmerize, fascinate, captivate, paralyze
1351 monolithic adj. characterized by massiveness and rigidity and total uniformity; imposing in size or bulk or solidity massive, monumental, colossal, gargantuan, imposing
1352 autocratic adj. of or relating to an absolute and unrestricted ruler domineering, tyrannical, imperious, despotic
1353 anachronism n. something or someone that is not in its correct historical or chronological time mistiming, misdating
1354 inquisitive adj. eager to learn; excessively curious, esp. about the affairs of others; prying curious, interested, analytical, questioning, prying
1355 constituency n. any body of supporters, customers, voters, etc. clientele, patrons
1356 unaffected adj. free of artificiality; sincere and genuine unmoved, untouched, insensible, impervious
1357 prophetic adj. predictive; portentous; able to see the future apocalyptic, prescient, occult
1358 subsidize v. to aid or support with a grant, allowance, etc., especially from the government finance, sponsor, promote, contribute
1359 abrupt adj. sudden or unexpected; curt or brusque in speech, manner; terminating or changing suddenly quick, sharp, short, hurried, hasty, impetuous
1360 throttle v. to choke or suffocate in any way; to silence or check as if by choking suppress, smother
to remove from office or position, especially high office; overthrow, displace, swear
1361 depose v.
to testify or affirm under oath, especially in a written statement
1362 eccentric adj. deviating or departing from convention, esp. in a bizarre manner; irregular or odd unconventional, idiosyncratic, irregular
1363 stagnation n. the state or condition of having stopped; the state of being or feeling sluggish and dull inactivity, stasis, torpor, lassitude
1364 inveterate adj. having a particular habit, activity, or interest that is long-established and unlikely to change hardened, constant, habitual, entrenched
1365 nimble adj. quick and light in movement; quick to understand active, adept, agile, bright, brisk
1366 germinate v. to begin to grow or develop originate, generate, develop, sprout
1367 usurp v. take the place of; seize and take control without authority and possibly with force assume, seize, take over, arrogate, supplant
1368 syntax n. the grammatical arrangement of words in sentences sentence structure, phrase structure
1369 dumbfounded v. to make speechless with amazement; astonish confounded, aghast, amazed, bewildered
1370 titular adj. of, relating to, or of the nature of a title; existing or being such in title only nominal, supposed
1371 bent adj. determined; resolved; noun direction taken, as by one's interests; inclination fixed, set, proclivity, propensity, tendency
1372 devise v. to contrive, plan, or elaborate; invent from existing principles or ideas invent, contrive, excogitate, formulate, forge
1373 unchanging adj. conforming to the same principles or course of action over time static, stable, consistent, immutable

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1374 cunning adj. crafty and shrewd, esp. in deception; sly ingenious, insidious, shrewdness, artfulness
1375 overlook v. to fail to notice, perceive, or consider; to disregard, as faults or misconduct disregard, miss, neglect, omit
having an old-fashioned attractiveness or charm; oddly picturesque; strange, peculiar, or enchanting, antiquated, idiosyncratic, picturesque
1376 quaint adj.
unusual in an interesting, pleasing, or amusing way
1377 preemptive adj. designed or having the power to deter or prevent an anticipated situation or occurrence
1378 visionary adj. n. a person with unusual powers of foresight oracle, clairvoyant, augur
1379 sham adj. something false, fake, or fictitious that purports to be genuine counterfeit, fraudulent, fake, spurious
1380 spartan adj. very strict or austere; possessing courage and resolve courageous, undaunted, austere
1381 foray n. a quick, sudden attack; a first attempt or new undertaking attack, assault, sortie
1382 devious adj. not sincere or candid; deceitful; underhand misleading, surreptitious, duplicitous
1383 hobble v. to hamper or restrict; to walk with a lame awkward movement impede, obstruct, stagger, shuffle, stumble
1384 flora n. all the plant life in a particular region or period plant, plant life, vegetation, botany
1385 squander v. spend extravagantly; spend thoughtlessly; throw away consume, waste, ware, blow
characterized by propriety and dignity and good taste in manners and conduct; becoming, comely, dignified, decent, seemly, civilized
1386 decorous adj.
according with custom or propriety
1387 concordant adj. agreeing; harmonious cordial, courteous, civil, amiable
1388 detachment n. indifference to other people or to one's surroundings; the condition of being disengaged or separated aloofness, apathy, separation, breakup, withdrawal
1389 hermit n. any person living in solitude recluse, solitary, troglodyte, anchorite
1390 imposter n. a person who practices deception under an assumed character, identity, or name charlatan, swindler, con, fraud, phony
1391 cavity n. any hollow place hole, gap, void, hollow, chamber
1392 dignitary n. a person who holds a high rank or office, as in the government or church official, big shot, authority
1393 saturate v. fill (something or someone) with something until no more can be held or absorbed permeate, suffuse, infuse, imbue
composed of a combination of diverse elements; motley, collage, variegation, montage
1394 mosaic adj.
noun art consisting of a design made of small pieces of colored stone or glass
1395 spawn n. the product or offspring of a person or place; verb to produce or give birth to; give rise to originate, generate, reproduce
1396 commend v. praise formally or officially compliment, acclaim, extol, laud, eulogize
1397 theology n. the study of the nature of God and religious belief divinity, faith, dogma, creed
1398 alleviate v. provide physical relief, as from pain; make easier relieve, palliate, assuage, facilitate, mitigate
1399 improvident adj. not given careful consideration; incautious thoughtless, careless, imprudent
1400 entail v. to cause or involve by necessity or as a consequence necessitate, require, involve, cause
1401 prestige n. a high standing achieved through success or influence or wealth etc. prominence, importance, distinction, authority
1402 supine adj. displaying no interest or animation; lethargic motionless, lethargic, lackadaisical, indolent
1403 coerce v. persuade (an unwilling person) to do something by using force or threats intimidate, threaten, force
1404 lascivious adj. driven by lust; preoccupied with or exhibiting lustful desires lewd, wanton, salacious, libertine
1405 preternatural adj. beyond what is normal or natural uncanny, supernatural, otherworldly
to expose or make vulnerable to danger, suspicion, scandal, accommodation, settlement, jeopardize
1406 compromise v.
etc.; noun settlement of a dispute by concessions on both or all sides

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1407 faux adj. not genuine or real; being an imitation of the genuine article fake, false, imitation, simulated
1408 moral adj. concerned with the principles of right and wrong and the goodness or badness of character conscientious, scrupulous, ethical, meritorious
1409 abstinent adj. self-restraining; not indulging an appetite especially for food or drink abstemious, moderate, temperate
1410 pioneer n. one who is first or among the earliest in any field of inquiry, enterprise, or progress innovator, trailblazer, groundbreaker
1411 incontrovertible adj. impossible to deny or disprove irrefutable, undeniable, indubitable, established
1412 momentum n. driving power or strength impulse, power, drive, force
1413 instill v. to infuse slowly or gradually into the mind or feelings; inject interject, inculcate, disseminate, infiltrate
1414 modulate v. to regulate by or adjust to a certain measure or proportion; soften; tone down regulate, balance, temper, tweak
1415 drudgery n. distasteful, dull, hard work chore, labor, toil
1416 indemnify v. to compensate for loss, injury, expense; to secure against future loss, damage, or liability reimburse, recompense, repay, insure
1417 inconclusive adj. without final results or outcome incomplete, unsatisfactory, indeterminate
1418 retaliate v. make an attack or assault in return for a similar attack counter, repay, reciprocate
1419 cardinal adj. of prime importance; chief; principal essential, principal, paramount
1420 regime n. a system of government or a particular administration; a social system or order administration, establishment, system, method
1421 circuitous adj. roundabout; not direct circular, winding, indirect, meandering
an act of retiring or giving up a position; surrender, withdrawal, acceptance, compliance
1422 resignation n.
the acceptance of something undesirable but inevitable
1423 interlude n. an intervening period of time; intermission interval, respite, intermission, pause
having or showing a disposition to intrude or interfere, interfering, meddlesome, officious, presumptuous
1424 obtrusive adj.
as by imposing oneself or one's opinions on others
1425 voracious adj. devouring or craving food in great quantities; excessively greedy and grasping rapacious, ravenous, insatiable
1426 devout adj. devoted to divine worship or service; earnest or sincere pious, religious, passionate, heartfelt
the substitution of a mild, indirect, circumlocution, delicacy, pretense, understatement
1427 euphemism n.
or vague expression for one thought to be offensive, harsh, or blunt
1428 abundant adj. present in great quantity; more than adequate; oversufficient copious, profuse, overflowing, bountiful, exuberant
1429 proficient adj. having or showing knowledge and skill and aptitude adept, expert, good, practiced, skillful
1430 resonant adj. resounding or echoing, as sounds; matching with something, as ideas, opinions, etc. rich, vibrant, reverberant
1431 antiquated adj. so extremely old as seeming to belong to an earlier period antediluvian, archaic
1432 characterless adj. lacking distinct or individual aspects; dull and uninteresting mundane, humdrum, trite
a slight wind (usually refreshing); breeze, gentle wind, air
1433 zephyr n.
any of various things of fine, light quality, as fabric, yarn, etc.
1434 compilation n. the act of combining or collecting (as into a single book or file or list) accumulation, collection, gathering, anthology
1435 magnitude n. the great size or extent of something; great importance or consequence immensity, vastness, significance
1436 defile v. to make foul, dirty, or unclean taint, adulterate, desecrate, tarnish
1437 callous adj. made hard; hardened; insensitive; indifferent unsympathetic, dispassionate, nonchalant
1438 convolution n. the action of coiling or twisting or winding together complexity, intricacy, twist
1439 austere adj. rigorously self-disciplined and severely moral; grave, sober, or serious; severely simple stern, ascetic, spartan, abstemious

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1440 burnish n. the property of being smooth and shiny; verb polish and make shiny smooth, luster, buff, shine
1441 lax adj. not strict or severe; careless or negligent indifferent, loose, careless, negligent
1442 prolong v. to lengthen in time; extend the duration of lengthen, increase, perpetuate
1443 slapstick n. comedy characterized by horseplay and physical action comedy, farce
1444 aloof adj. at a distance, especially in feeling or interest; apart indifferent, withdrawn, reticent, reserved
1445 entropy n. lack of pattern or organization; disorder destruction, collapse, decline, decay
1446 philanthropy n. voluntary promotion of human welfare altruism, charity, donation, generosity
1447 elated adj. exultantly proud and joyful; in high spirits gleeful, joyful, jubilant
1448 entangle v. twist together or entwine into a confusing mass; to confuse or perplex complicate, perplex, bewilder
1449 crass adj. without refinement, delicacy, or sensitivity unrefined, churlish, asinine, boorish, uncouth
1450 scope n. extent or range of view, outlook, effectiveness; length range, outlook
1451 profundity n. deep insight; great depth of knowledge or thought sophistication, understanding, enlightenment
1452 primal adj. first or original; chief or most important primordial, cardinal, fundamental
(of a person) able to think clearly, sensibly, and logically; sane, intelligent, reasoning
1453 rational adj.
endowed with the capacity to reason
1454 reclusive adj. avoiding the company of other people; solitary cloistered, secluded, sequestered, isolated
1455 disdain n. to look upon or treat with contempt; despise; scorn condescension, contempt, disregard, haughtiness
1456 timeworn adj. worn or impaired by time; commonplace; hackneyed aged, weathered, antiquated, trite, pedestrian
1457 vacillate v. to waver in mind or opinion; be indecisive or irresolute; to sway unsteadily hesitate, waver, oscillate, stagger
1458 industrious adj. working energetically and devotedly hardworking, assiduous, laborious, diligent
a feeling of discontent or jealousy, resentment, malevolence
1459 envy n.
jealousness with regard to another's advantages, success, possessions
1460 sanctuary n. a sacred or holy place; any place of refuge protection, shelter, retreat, asylum
1461 revulsion n. a strong feeling of repugnance, distaste, or dislike repulsion, aversion, abhorrence, loathing
1462 tenet n. a principle or belief, especially one of the main principles of a religion or philosophy belief, position, dogma, doctrine, canon
1463 amorphous adj. lacking a definite shape; formless unstructured, shapeless, undefined, vague
1464 certitude n. confidence; certainty assurance, belief, conviction
1465 triumph n. the feeling of happiness derived from a victory or major achievement accomplishment, jubilation, celebration, elation
1466 bliss n. a state of extreme happiness happiness, felicity, euphoria, joy
1467 platitude n. a flat, dull, or trite remark cliché, banality, commonplace, bromide
1468 integrate v. to bring together or incorporate parts into a whole mix, merge, accommodate, embody
1469 junction n. an act of joining or adjoining things; the place where two or more things come together intersection, convergence, combination
1470 cull n. to choose; select; pick discriminate, collect, extract, select
1471 inevitable adj. incapable of being avoided or prevented certain, assured, binding, compulsory, unavoidable
1472 deity n. a god or goddess divinity, god, idol
1473 venerate v. regard with feelings of respect and reverence respect, revere, idolize, worship

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1474 impugn v. to challenge as false contradict, question, dispute, criticize
1475 deem v. to form or have an opinion; judge; think consider, hold, believe
1476 virtue n. behavior showing high moral standards; a good or admirable quality or property righteousness, rectitude, goodness, integrity
to repay or reward, as for service, aid, etc.; to make amends to (someone), recompense, remunerate, restitute, redress, offset,
1477 compensate v.
esp. for loss or injury; to counterbalance; be equivalent to counteract
1478 assimilate v. to take in and incorporate as one's own; absorb; adapt or adjust; to cause to resemble imbibe, absorb, ingest, take in, incorporate
1479 astound v. to overwhelm with amazement; shock with wonder or surprise bewilder, confound, daze, overwhelm
1480 pacify v. to bring or restore to a state of peace or tranquility; quiet; calm; to appease conciliate, assuage, appease, mollify, placate
1481 introspection n. the examination of one's own thoughts, impressions, and feelings, esp. for long periods self-analysis, contemplation, meditation, reflection
1482 inapt adj. not appropriate unsuited, inappropriate, unfit, incapable
1483 inexplicable adj. not capable of explanation; unexplainable incomprehensible, indescribable, unfathomable
1484 maverick adj. unorthodox, unconventional; noun an unorthodox or independent-minded person rebel, nonconformist, malcontent, radical
1485 orthodox adj. adhering to what is commonly accepted traditional, normal, commonplace, usual
a deep fissure in the ground; a break in continuity; abyss, breach, opening, rift, schism
1486 chasm n.
a wide difference in interests, feelings, etc.
1487 disavow v. to deny knowledge of, connection with, or responsibility for deny, reject, disclaim, repudiate
1488 mudslinging n. an attempt to discredit one's competitor or opponent by malicious or scandalous attacks defamation, slander
1489 indifferent adj. showing no care or concern in attitude or action unbiased, disinterested, dispassionate, apathetic
1490 furnish v. provide or equip supply, provide, render
1491 subjugate v. make subservient; force to submit or subdue; put down by force or intimidation subject, repress, quash, keep down
1492 atypical adj. not typical; not conforming to the type; irregular; abnormal anomalous, irregular, different, divergent
1493 provocative adj. serving or tending to provoke, excite, or stimulate intoxicating, influential, stimulating, intriguing
1494 stark adj. absolute, sheer, or complete; harsh, grim, or desolate; bluntly or sternly plain downright, total, austere
1495 pandemic adj. existing everywhere; noun a widespread disease universal, accepted, celestial, prevalent
1496 implement v. put (a decision, plan, agreement, etc.) into effect; noun a tool or utensil instrument, apparatus, perform, carry out
1497 systemic adj. having, showing, or involving a particular method or plan analytical, methodical, organized
1498 rigorous adj. harsh, strict, or severe; severely exact or accurate stringent, uncompromising, inflexible, punctilious
1499 sacrosanct adj. extremely sacred or inviolable inviolable, divine, blessed, hallowed
1500 libelous adj. (used of statements) harmful and often untrue; tending to discredit or malign calumnious, defamatory, denigrative, malevolent
1501 philanthropist n. someone who makes charitable donations intended to increase human well-being altruist, benefactor, contributor
a person, esp. a child, of unusual or marvelous talents; genius, whiz, marvel
1502 prodigy n.
something wonderful or marvelous
1503 redress n. the setting right of what is wrong; compensation or satisfaction for a wrong or injury remedy, amends, reparation, restitution
1504 forensic adj. relating to, used in, or connected with a court of law judicial, legal
1505 tactless adj. revealing lack of perceptiveness or judgment or finesse thoughtless, inconsiderate, rude, brash
1506 gregarious adj. fond of the company of others; sociable friendly, amiable, amicable, affable, convivial

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 rebellious or in revolt, as against a government; revolutionary, radical, insubordinate, rebellious
1507 insurgent adj.
noun a person who takes part in an uprising or rebellion
1508 lucrative adj. producing a sizeable profit moneymaking, remunerative, profitable
1509 plagiarize v. to take and use ideas, passages, etc., from (another's work) without authorization appropriate, forge, steal, copy
using or expressing dry, especially mocking, humor; (of a person's face or features) sardonic, mocking, cynical, twisted, crooked
1510 wry adj.
twisted into an expression of disgust, disappointment, or annoyance
1511 query n. an instance of questioning; verb pose a question question, inquiry, enquiry, interrogation
1512 virtuosity n. great skill or technique in any field of activity skillfulness, mastery, proficiency
1513 inverse adj. reversed in position, order, direction, or tendency converse, contrary, reverse
1514 intricate adj. having many complexly arranged elements; elaborate complex, convoluted, perplexing, labyrinthine
1515 disgruntled adj. in a state of sulky dissatisfaction grouchy, testy, sullen, grumpy
1516 straitlaced adj. excessively strict in conduct or morality proper, strict, rigid, stiff
1517 constitute v. be (a part) of a whole; establish by law form, make up, compose
1518 vogue n. the popular taste at a given time trend, style, currency, fashion, popular
1519 facetious adj. cleverly amusing in tone; not meant to be taken seriously or literally frivolous, sarcastic, whimsical, bantering
dogmatic about others' acceptance of one's ideas; authoritative, inflexible, uncompromising, dogmatist
1520 doctrinaire adj. noun a person who stubbornly attempts to apply a theory
without regard to practical difficulties
1521 fluster n. nervous excitement or confusion; verb to put into a state of agitated confusion turmoil, agitation, bewilder, disconcert
1522 vehement adj. characterized by great force or energy or by extreme intensity of emotion or conviction impassioned, enthusiastic, fervent, fervid, fiery
1523 legitimize v. to make legal or official; substantiate constitute, formulate, authorize, regulate, sanction
1524 ineffable adj. incapable of being expressed or described in words inexpressible, indefinable, indescribable
1525 mentor n. a wise and trusted guide and advisor; verb serve as a teacher or trusted counselor wise man, teacher, tutor, guide, coach
1526 windfall n. an unexpected gain, piece of good fortune, or the like bonanza, fortune, jackpot, bonus
1527 escapist n. a person who escapes into a world of fantasy dreamer, wishful thinker
1528 disintegrate n. to separate into parts or lose intactness or solidness; break up; deteriorate disperse, dismantle, degenerate, shatter
1529 incantation n. a ritual recitation of words or sounds believed to have a magical effect conjuration, invocation, enchantment, witchcraft
to confuse unintentionally or ignorantly; to distort the meaning of (an account, text, etc.), confuse, obscure, distort, mislead
1530 garble v.
as by making misleading omissions
1531 panorama n. an unobstructed and wide view of an extensive area in all directions scene, vista, prospect, complete
1532 flippant adj. frivolously disrespectful, shallow, or lacking in seriousness superficial, frivolous, insolent, impertinent
1533 salutation n. an act, phrase, gesture, etc., that serves as a greeting greeting, salute, hello, address
1534 fathom v. to comprehend; understand comprehend, apprehend, penetrate
1535 liaison n. a channel for communication between groups link, contact, communication, intermediary
1536 benediction n. an utterance of good wishes; a ceremonial prayer invoking divine protection blessing, invocation, praise, approval
1537 novelty n. state or quality of being new or unique; newness innovation, uniqueness, original
1538 tactile adj. of or relating to or proceeding from the sense of touch palpable, tangible

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1539 fraudulent adj. cheating; dishonest treacherous, counterfeit, duplicitous, deceptive
1540 diction n. style of speaking or writing as dependent upon choice of words usage, language, diction, wording
1541 parody n. satirical mimicry that imitates somebody's style in a humorous way mockery, takeoff, lampoon, spoof
1542 desist v. to cease, as from some action or proceeding; stop abstain, refrain, abandon, relinquish
1543 prospect n. anticipation; expectation; a potential customer or candidate; verb to search or explore chance, possibility, expectation, client
1544 veracity n. truthfulness or honesty truthfulness, honesty, sincerity, credibility
1545 indignant adj. feeling or showing strong displeasure or anger angry, resentful, infuriated, incensed
1546 preeminent adj. greatest in importance or degree or significance or achievement superior, surpassing, distinguished, transcendent
1547 postpone v. to put off to a later time defer, delay, suspend, adjourn
1548 epithet n. descriptive word or phrase used to describe a person or thing title, name, nickname, sobriquet, appellation
1549 incorrigible adj. bad beyond correction or reform cantankerous, obstreperous, intractable
1550 unencumber v. to free from burden aid, assist, help
1551 allot v. to divide or distribute by share or portion assign, portion, accord, grant, distribute
1552 complimentary adj. expressing praise; flattering; given free as a gift or courtesy commendatory, praising, laudatory, gratuitous
1553 creditor n. a person or firm to whom money is due collector
1554 dissonant adj. disagreeing or harsh in sound; discordant disharmonious, cacophonous, incompatible
1555 distill v. to extract the essential elements of; refine; abstract purify, sublimate
1556 vanquish v. to conquer or subdue by superior force, as in battle; to overcome or overpower overpower, surmount, crush
1557 prone adj. having a natural inclination or tendency to something predisposed, inclined, tending
1558 loathe v. find repugnant; to feel disgust or intense aversion for abhor, abominate, execrate, detest
1559 greenhorn n. an awkward and inexperienced youth amateur, apprentice, beginner
1560 adjourn v. close at the end of a session; break from a meeting or gathering recess, break up, withdraw, retire
1561 jaded adj. tired, bored, or lacking enthusiasm, typically after having had too much of something exhausted, dulled, fatigued, spent
1562 arcade n. a covered passageway with arches along one or both sides colonnade, passageway, gallery
1563 munificence n. (of a person) very generous; bountiful magnanimity, philanthropy, benevolence
1564 realign v. to arrange in a straight line; adjust according to a line line up, adjust
a resolution or determination made, as to follow some course of action; resolution, conclusion, determine, undertake
1565 resolve n.
verb to come to a definite or earnest decision about; determine (to do something)
1566 affable adj. diffusing warmth and friendliness amiable, cordial, genial
1567 secede v. withdraw from an organization or communion withdraw, abdicate, retract, separate
a severe interrogation (often violating the rights or privacy of individuals); investigation, trial, inquiry
1568 inquisition n.
any harsh, difficult, or prolonged questioning
an agency or means of doing something; method; an intervening agency, means, means, method, way, channel
1569 medium adj. or instrument by which something is conveyed or accomplished:
Words are a medium of expression
1570 contemplate v. to think about intently and at length; consider calmly study, speculate, ponder
1571 regimen n. (medicine) a systematic plan for therapy (often including diet) regime, system, process

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1572 hedonism n. the pursuit of pleasure; sensual self-indulgence gratification, debauchery, indulgence, enjoyment
1573 benevolent adj. generous in providing aid to others; intending or showing kindness philanthropic, charitable, magnanimous
1574 placid adj. pleasantly calm or peaceful; unruffled; tranquil collected, peaceful, composed, tranquil
1575 holistic adj. relating to or concerned with wholes or with complete systems aggregate, comprehensive, total, entire
1576 confer adj. to consult together; compare opinions; to bestow upon as a gift, favor, honor, etc. consult, converse, discourse, present, provide
1577 bohemian n. a person who lives and acts free of regard for conventional rules iconoclast, nonconformist
1578 insight n. a deep understanding or perception of a person or thing understanding, comprehension, perception
1579 ardent adj. having, expressive of, or characterized by intense feeling; passionate; fervent warm, burning, fervent, fervid, fiery, impassioned
1580 notorious adj. having an exceedingly bad reputation ill-famed, infamous
a movement or position of the hand, arm, body, head, or signal, expression, indication
1581 gesture n.
face that is expressive of an idea, opinion, emotion, etc.
1582 renovate v. restore to a previous or better condition; give new life or energy to repair, rejuvenate, refurbish
1583 debase v. to reduce in quality or value; adulterate depreciate, corrupt, pollute, defile, degrade
1584 moratorium n. suspension of an ongoing activity suspension, abeyance, adjournment, delay, pause
1585 erratic adj. liable to sudden unpredictable change unpredictable, unstable, capricious
1586 diffident adj. lacking self-confidence shy, timid, unsure, self-conscious, timorous
1587 prerequisite adj. required as a prior condition or course of study; noun something required in advance requirement, obligatory, essential, requisite
1588 tenable adj. based on sound reasoning or evidence trustworthy, workable, viable, plausible, rational
1589 attest v. authenticate, affirm to be true, genuine, or correct, as in an official capacity certify, corroborate, substantiate
1590 unwittingly adj. without knowledge or intention inadvertently, unknowingly
1591 diversify n. the state or fact of being diverse; difference; unlikeness variance, medley, assortment, dissimilarity
strikingly bright or intense, as color, light; brilliant, spirited, vivacious, expressive
1592 vivid v.
full of life; lively; strong, distinct, or clearly perceptible
1593 inaugurate v. to make a formal beginning of; initiate; commence; begin introduce, commission, commence
1594 multifaceted adj. having many aspects many-sided, multifarious, resourceful, functional
1595 vilify v. spread negative information about revile, calumniate, slander, denounce
1596 fervid adj. heated or vehement in spirit, enthusiasm, etc. fervent, ardent, burning, fiery, impassioned
1597 acute adj. sharp or severe in effect; having or showing a perceptive understanding or insight intense, discriminating, incisive, keen, penetrating
1598 allure v. to attract or tempt by something flattering or desirable; to charm entice, lure, enchant, captivate
1599 consolidate adj. to make or become stronger or more stable; to form or cause to form into a solid whole strengthen, fortify, amalgamate, amass
1600 elusive adj. skillful at eluding capture; hard to express or define evasive, tricky, slippery, subtle
1601 ratify v. to give formal approval or consent to sanction, validate, corroborate
1602 surmise n. to think or infer without certain or strong evidence; conjecture; guess presumption, suppose, conjecture, speculation
1603 animosity n. a feeling of ill will arousing active hostility animus, bad blood, malevolence, antagonism
1604 drench v. to wet thoroughly; to saturate by immersion in a liquid; to cover or fill completely inundate, saturate, deluge, submerge
1605 mimetic adj. characterized by, exhibiting, or of the nature of imitation copied, mimic, emulative, emulous

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1606 combustible adj. capable of igniting and burning incendiary, explosive, fiery, volatile
1607 rebuke n. an act or expression of criticism and censure; verb criticize severely or angrily reproof, reproval, reprehension, reprimand
a program or campaign to exterminate, drive away, banishment, imprisonment, oppression, massacre,
1608 persecution n.
or subjugate a people because of their religion, race, or beliefs torment
1609 feverish adj. in a state of restless excitement frenzied, impatient, fervent
1610 assiduous adj. marked by care and persistent effort sedulous, tireless, persistent, indefatigable
1611 antebellum adj. belonging to a period before a war, especially the American Civil War prewar
1612 acumen n. the ability to judge well; keen discernment; insight insightfulness, discernment, perspicacity
1613 succulent adj. full of juice; rich in desirable qualities luscious, moist, sappy
1614 materialistic adj. interest in and desire for money, possessions, etc., rather than spiritual or ethical values greedy, secular, temporal
1615 colloquial adj. (of language) used in ordinary or familiar conversation; not formal or literary vernacular, everyday, common, popular
1616 loquacious adj. talking or tending to talk much or freely talkative, garrulous, verbose, prolix
1617 nefarious adj. extremely wicked villainous, abominable, opprobrious
1618 obituary n. a notice of someone's death; usually includes a short biography announcement, eulogy
1619 brusque adj. marked by rude or peremptory shortness abrupt, terse, blunt, hasty
1620 conniving adj. to cooperate secretly; conspire calculating, scheming, conspiring
1621 allocate v. to set apart for a particular purpose; assign or allot appropriate, assign, designate, apportion, earmark
1622 repel v. to drive or force back; to resist effectively repulse, parry, withstand, oppose, rebuff
1623 contaminate v. to make impure or unsuitable by contact or mixture with something unclean, bad, etc. defile, pollute, taint, infect, corrupt
1624 implacable adj. incapable of being placated or pacified; unappeasable uncompromising, relentless, unyielding
1625 reinforce v. to strengthen with some added piece, support, or material; to strengthen supplement, buttress, bolster, augment
1626 extemporaneous adj. done, spoken, performed, etc., without special advance preparation; impromptu spontaneous, ad-lib, impromptu, unplanned
1627 sage adj. having wisdom that comes with age and experience noun a profoundly wise person knowledgeable, enlightened, sagacious
1628 adversity n. a stroke of ill fortune; a calamitous event; a state of misfortune or affliction hardship, misfortune, suffering, affliction, distress
1629 entity n. something that has a real existence being, creature, individual
1630 commiserate v. to feel or express sympathy or compassion sympathize, compassionate, console, pity
1631 discerning adj. having or revealing keen insight and good judgment; to distinguish or discriminate perceptive, discriminating, perspicacious, sagacious
1632 folly n. foolish or senseless behavior; the trait of acting stupidly or rashly absurdity, stupidity, imprudence, lunacy
1633 stasis n. the state of equilibrium or inactivity caused by opposing equal forces equilibrium, symmetry, harmony
1634 heyday n. the period of greatest prosperity or productivity prime, peak, pinnacle, zenith, acme
1635 symbiotic adj. living in symbiosis, or having an interdependent relationship cooperative, collaborating, harmonious
1636 facile adj. easy to perform or achieve; working or moving easily or smoothly effortless, smooth, fluent, suave
1637 malevolent adj. wishing or appearing to wish evil to others; malicious sinister, spiteful, malicious, malignant
1638 alienate v. to cause (a friend, sympathizer, etc.) to become indifferent, unfriendly, or hostile; estrange estrange, alien, disaffect, separate, divide
1639 inconsequential adj. of little or no importance; insignificant; trivial insignificant, trifling, nominal, negligible
1640 temperament n. the mental, physical, and emotional traits of a person; natural predisposition individuality, makeup, disposition

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1641 hyperbole n. extravagant exaggeration exaggeration, distortion, overstatement
1642 maladroit adj. lacking in adroitness; unskillful clumsy, inept, bungling, tactless
1643 rescind v. revoke, cancel, or repeal revoke, annul, reverse, repeal, overturn
1644 covert adj. secret or hidden concealed, disguised, stealthy, furtive, surreptitious
1645 endorse v. to approve, support, or sustain advocate, champion, sanction, accredit
1646 fortify v. to protect or strengthen against attack; to strengthen, support, or reinforce strengthen, reinforce, buttress, invigorate
1647 permeate v. spread throughout (something); pervade pervade, penetrate, diffuse
1648 trivial adj. of very little importance or value; insignificant inconsequential, meaningless, trifling, nominal
1649 bland adj. devoid of any distinctive or stimulating characteristics; uninteresting; dull mundane, insipid, monotonous
1650 revisionist n. any advocate of doctrines, theories, or practices that depart from established doctrine instigator, radical, revolutionary, rebel
1651 spurn v. reject with contempt disapprove, repudiate, reprobate
1652 forerunner n. predecessor; ancestor; an omen, sign, or indication of something to follow; portent precursor, antecedent, foreshadow, premonition
1653 imperative adj. of vital importance; crucial; giving an authoritative command indispensable, inescapable, peremptory
1654 ambitious adj. having a strong desire for success or achievement enthusiastic, enterprising, industrious
1655 fragment n. a piece of broken off or cut off of something else part, portion, remnant, morsel
1656 riveting adj. absolutely fascinating; enthralling absorbing, engrossing, fascinating, enchanting
give an incentive or encouragement to (someone); stimulate, motivation, incentive, catalyst, inducement
1657 spur v.
noun a thing that prompts or encourages someone; an incentive
1658 avid adj. marked by active interest and enthusiasm; ardently or excessively desirous eager, zealous, greedy, ravenous, avaricious
1659 belligerent adj. marked by readiness to fight or argue; aggressive bellicose, antagonistic, contentious, pugnacious
1660 precocious adj. unusually advanced or mature in development, especially mental development advanced, developed
1661 egregious adj. conspicuously and outrageously bad or reprehensible flagrant, glaring, gross, preposterous, deplorable
1662 fanfare n. an ostentatious flourish or display demonstration, parade, ostentation
1663 sardonic adj. characterized by irony, mockery, or derision sarcastic, acerbic, satirical, sneering, contemptuous
1664 equitable adj. characterized by fairness impartial, proper, unbiased, ethical
1665 spellbinding adj. attracting and holding interest as if by an enchantment fascinate, captivate, mesmerize, fascinate
1666 disproportionate adj. too large or too small in comparison with something else; unequal disproportional, inordinate, irregular, unequal
1667 sullen adj. showing irritation or ill humor by a gloomy silence; sluggish brooding, cheerless, crabby, cynical
1668 susceptible adj. likely or liable to be influenced or harmed by a particular thing vulnerable, influenced, receptive
1669 haughty adj. having or showing arrogant superiority to and disdain of those one views as unworthy disdainful, lordly, prideful, sniffy, supercilious
1670 correlate adj. having a mutual, complementary, or reciprocal relationship corresponding, associated, connected
something or someone that makes you lose courage, strength, determination, discouraging, disheartening, daunting
1671 unnerving v.
or confidence
1672 maternal adj. of, pertaining to, having the qualities of, or befitting a mother motherly, parental, womanly
1673 infighting n. hidden conflict or competitiveness within an organization conflict, disagreement, discord, dissension
1674 anguish n. extreme mental or physical distress affliction, suffering, distress, torment

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1675 malinger v. avoid responsibilities and duties, e.g., by pretending to be ill dodge, sham, fake
1676 disparity n. inequality or difference in some respect difference, discrepancy, distinction
1677 aesthetic adj. concerning or characterized by an appreciation of beauty or good taste artistic, pleasing, creative, inventive, gorgeous
1678 ingratiate v. gain favor with somebody by deliberate efforts captivate, attract, flatter, charm, crawl
1679 mainstay n. a person or thing that acts as a chief support or part pillar, bulwark, anchor, supporter
1680 haphazard adj. characterized by lack of order or planning, by irregularity, or by randomness disorganized, unsystematic, careless, slapdash
to avoid, go around the edge of, or keep distant from bypass, circumvent, edge, fringe
1681 skirt v.
(something that is controversial, risky, etc.)
1682 oracular adj. wise and prophetic prophetic, clairvoyant, apocalyptic
used or done superficially to make something look better, more attractive, superficial, surface, makeup, improving
1683 cosmetic adj.
or more impressive; serving an aesthetic rather than a useful purpose
1684 bleak adj. bare, desolate, and often windswept; cold and piercing; without hope or encouragement desolate, deserted, depressing, dreary
1685 flourish n. to be in a vigorous state; thrive; to be successful; prosper blossom, succeed, burgeon
1686 renounce v. to give up or put aside voluntarily forsake, relinquish, abdicate
1687 stupefy v. to make (someone) unable to think or feel properly; astonish and shock flabbergast, overwhelm, confound, bewilder
1688 esteem v. to regard highly or favorably; regard with respect or admiration venerate, honor, revere, respect
possessing supreme or ultimate power; independent of outside authority; supreme, commanding, predominant, autonomous
1689 sovereign adj.
noun a supreme ruler, especially a monarch
1690 dismissive adj. feeling or showing that something is unworthy of consideration contemptuous, disdainful, scornful
1691 advent n. the arrival of a notable person, thing, or event coming, arrival, onset, approach, entrance
1692 genesis n. an origin, creation, or beginning commencement, inception, opening
1693 ordinance n. an authoritative rule or law; a decree or command ordination, regulation, mandate, precept
1694 embody v. to give a concrete form to; express, personify, or exemplify in concrete form personify, incarnate, realize, manifest, substantiate
necessary (for someone) as a duty or responsibility; (of an official or regime) necessary, obligatory, reigning, official
1695 incumbent adj.
currently holding office; noun the holder of an office
1696 categorical adj. without exceptions or conditions; absolute absolute, definitive, unconditional, downright
1697 ascertain v. find (something) out for certain; make sure of confirm, determine, establish, verify
1698 polish v. improve, refine, or add the finishing touches to perfect, refine, improve, enhance
1699 consumption n. the using up of a resource; an amount of something that is used up or ingested depletion, exploitation, utilization, expending
1700 parochial adj. narrowly restricted in outlook or scope provincial, insular, prejudiced
1701 agnostic adj. a person who claims neither faith nor disbelief in God doubter, skeptic, disbeliever, nonbeliever
1702 defeatist adj. a person who expects or is excessively ready to accept failure pessimist, fatalist, cynic
1703 circumscribe v. draw a line around; to enclose within bounds; limit or confine, especially narrowly restrict, limit, confine, restrain
1704 sanctimonious adj. excessively or hypocritically pious pious, holy, sacred, preachy
1705 sequester v. set apart from others; to remove or withdraw into solitude or retirement isolate, seclude, segregate, withdraw
1706 sarcastic adj. expressing or expressive of harsh or bitter derision or irony disillusioned, disrespectful, contemptuous
1707 pliant adj. bending readily; flexible; supple; adaptable; easily influenced; yielding to others pliable, flexible, adaptable, manageable, tractable

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1708 toady n. an obsequious flatterer; sycophant fawner, yes man, fan, minion
1709 audacity n. aggressive boldness or unmitigated effrontery; fearless daring defiance, courage
1710 fiscal adj. involving financial matters financial, money, economic
1711 lenient adj. characterized by tolerance and mercy; not strict compassionate, sympathetic, charitable, easygoing
1712 concise adj. expressing much in few words succinct, brief, terse
1713 spectrum n. a broad range or scale, as of capabilities, emotions, or moods range, scope, span, extent
1714 demeaning v. to lower in dignity, honor, or standing degrade, humble, humiliate, mortify
1715 impasse n. a situation in which no progress can be made or no advancement is possible deadlock, dead end, stalemate, standstill, cessation
1716 avant-garde adj. new, unusual, or experimental ideas, especially in the arts, or the people introducing them progressive, innovative, radical, vanguard
1717 contour n. an outline, especially one representing or bounding the shape or form of something delineation, silhouette, relief, figure
1718 census n. an official enumeration of the population with details as to age, sex, occupation, etc. statistics, demographics, enumeration
1719 anthology n. a collection of selected literary passages album, compilation, compendium
1720 muster v. o assemble (troops, a ship's crew, etc.), as for battle, display, inspection, orders, or discharge rally, summon, come up
1721 abstain v. to hold oneself back voluntarily, especially from something regarded as improper or unhealthy withhold, refrain, forbear
1722 catharsis n. the process of releasing, and thereby providing relief from, strong or repressed emotions release, expurgation, cleansing
1723 daredevil adj. reckless and daring; noun a reckless person who enjoys doing dangerous things adventurer, thrill-seeker, risk-taker
1724 mundane adj. lacking interest or excitement; dull; of this earthly world rather than a heavenly one commonplace, mundane, prosaic, banal, earthly
1725 essence n. the basic, real, and invariable nature of a thing or its significant individual feature or features substance, spirit, lifeblood, heart, core
1726 arbitrary adj. based on random choice or personal whim, rather than any reason or system whimsical, capricious, erratic
1727 intonation n. the rise and fall of the voice in speaking pitch, accent, tone
1728 magnate n. a very wealthy or powerful businessman baron, mogul
1729 repercussion n. an effect or result, often indirect, of some event or action reaction, consequence, backlash
1730 capacious adj. large in capacity ample, spacious, commodious, voluminous
send off to a destination or for a purpose; forward, transmit, settle, perform
1731 dispatch v.
deal with (a task, problem, or opponent) quickly and efficiently; to put to death; kill
1732 onset n. the beginning or early stages; an assault or attack commencement, inception, offensive, encounter
1733 flout v. treat with contemptuous disregard; laugh at with contempt and derision scoff, jeer, gibe, disregard, ridicule, mock
1734 belittle v. make (someone or something) seem unimportant denigrate, derogate, disparage, depreciate
1735 obnoxious adj. highly objectionable or offensive hateful, disagreeable, detestable, loathsome
1736 skirmish n. a minor short-term fight brush, clash, encounter
1737 sprawling adj. to be stretched or spread out in an unnatural or ungraceful manner stretch, lounge, flop, slouch
1738 meticulous adj. marked by extreme care in treatment of details punctilious, scrupulous, particular, fastidious
1739 disclaimer n. a statement that denies something, especially responsibility denial, disavowal, dissociation, rejection
1740 rend v. tear or be torn violently; to separate into parts with force or violence rip, rive, pull, maim, cleave
1741 indigent adj. poor enough to need help from others destitute, impoverished, necessitous, needy
1742 augment v. enlarge or increase; grow or intensify strengthen, aggrandize, reinforce, intensify

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1743 perverse adj. deliberately deviating from what is regarded as normal, good, or proper contumacious, disobedient, recalcitrant
1744 chaste adj. pure; simple or restrained immaculate, pristine, unembellished, austere
1745 discord n. lack of agreement or harmony between persons or things; disagreement conflict, antagonism, contention, cacophony
1746 diverse adj. distinctly dissimilar or unlike; many and different various, multifarious, varied
1747 elation n. a feeling or state of great joy or pride; exultant gladness; high spirits exhilaration, exaltation, jubilation, enthusiasm
1748 clemency n. mercy or leniency mercy, indulgence, mercifulness
1749 perpetrator n. a person who performs or is responsible for (a deception, crime, etc.) culprit, criminal
1750 stopgap n. a temporary way of dealing with a problem or satisfying a need expedient, makeshift, temporary solution
1751 mercurial adj. changeable; volatile; fickle; flighty; erratic erratic, fickle, capricious, changeable
1752 immaterial adj. of no essential consequence; unimportant; not pertinent inconsequential, insignificant, irrelevant
1753 definitive adj. (of a conclusion or agreement) done or reached decisively and with authority unambiguous, conclusive, exhaustive
1754 tangible adj. perceptible by touch; clear and definite; real touchable, real, palpable, physical, concrete
1755 malaise n. a general feeling of discomfort, illness, or uneasiness whose cause is difficult to identify uneasiness, discomfort, weakness, distress
1756 aggrandize v. to widen in scope; increase in size or intensity; enlarge; extend intensify, inflate, strengthen, magnify
1757 misnomer n. an incorrect or unsuitable name pseudonym, alias
1758 allege v. to assert without proof; to declare with positiveness declare, profess, accuse, attest
1759 humanitarian adj. having concern for or helping to improve the welfare and happiness of people philanthropist, altruistic, idealistic, beneficent
1760 submissive adj. ready to conform to the authority or will of others; meekly obedient or passive slavish, subservient, obedient, obsequious, yielding
1761 irreconcilable adj. incapable of being brought into harmony or adjustment; incompatible uncompromising, incompatible, incongruous
1762 emporium n. a large retail store selling a wide variety of goods; a principal center of commerce; a market market, marketplace, bazaar, shop
1763 redemptive adj. serving to redeem; of, pertaining to, or centering on redemption or salvation redemptional, redeeming, saving
1764 deplete v. use up (resources or materials) consume, exhaust, run through, wipe out
1765 profane adj. characterized by contempt for God or sacred principles or things; common or vulgar unconsecrated, unsanctified, desecrate, corrupt
1766 anomaly n. a deviation from the common rule, type, arrangement, or form ; a person who is unusual inconsistency, abnormality, exception, aberration
1767 premise n. a previous statement that is assumed to be true and from which a conclusion can be drawn proposition, presumption, assertion
1768 unpretentious adj. modest; without ostentatious display; plain modest, plain, unostentatious, unassuming
1769 expose v. to lay open to danger, attack, harm subject, endanger, imperil, jeopardize
1770 devoid adj. completely lacking barren, destitute, vacant, deficient
1771 iota n. a tiny or scarcely detectable amount infinitesimal, speck, whit, trace
1772 diligent adj. characterized by care and perseverance in carrying out tasks persevering, pertinacious, unrelenting, industrious
1773 mishap n. an unfortunate accident accident, misfortune, hazard, disaster
1774 jargon n. specialized technical terminology characteristic of a particular subject slang, cant, lingo, argot, patois, vernacular
1775 culpable adj. deserving blame or censure as being wrong or evil or injurious reprehensible, responsible, liable
1776 pedantic adj. marked by a narrow focus on or display of learning especially its trivial aspects academic, punctilious, particular
be engaged in a fight; have an argument about something; encounter, confront, argue, maintain, withstand
1777 contend v.
compete for something; engage in a contest; to assert or maintain earnestly

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 preceding in time, order, or significance; antecedent, model, instance, exemplar, case in point,
1778 precedent adj.
noun an example that is used to justify similar occurrences at a later time case law, common law
1779 apocalyptic adj. prophetic of devastation or ultimate doom prophetic, ominous
1780 plight n. a condition, state, or situation, especially an unfavorable or unfortunate one predicament, quandary, impasse
1781 accost v. to confront boldly; to approach, especially with a greeting, question, or remark challenge, confront, salute
1782 cognizant adj. (sometimes followed by "of") having or showing knowledge or understanding or realization knowledgeable, perceptive, judicious
a general pardon for offenses, especially political offenses, forgiveness, absolution, pardon
1783 amnesty n.
against a government, often granted before any trial or conviction
1784 unadorned adj. not decorated with something to increase its beauty or distinction austere, modest, stark, bare, basic
difficult to accomplish; demanding considerable mental effort and skill; burdensome, strenuous, laborious, industrious
1785 arduous adj.
characterized by toilsome effort to the point of exhaustion; especially physical effort
1786 derogatory adj. expressive of low opinion; disparaging, depreciatory derogative, disparaging, degrading
1787 disconcert v. cause to lose one's composure; cause to feel embarrassment embarrass, frustrate, bewilder, perturb
1788 suffrage n. the right to vote, especially in a political election vote, right, voice
1789 meander v. to proceed by or take a winding or indirect course; to wander aimlessly; ramble ramble, stroll, wander, wind, twist, coil
work together in harmony; coordinate in such a way that all parts work together effectively; harmonize, coincide, coordinate, enmesh
1790 mesh v.
to catch or entangle in or as if in a net
1791 baroque adj. extravagantly ornate, florid, and convoluted in character or style extravagant, flamboyant, elaborate, ornate
give a reduction in price on; to leave out of account; disregard; deduction, dismiss, brush off, neglect
1792 discount v.
noun the act of reducing the selling price of merchandise
1793 rudimentary adj. being in the earliest stages of development; undeveloped or vestigial immature, beginning, primitive
1794 feasible adj. capable of being done, effected, or accomplished executable, practicable, viable, workable
1795 empirical adj. derived from experiment and observation rather than theory observed, factual, pragmatic
1796 indeterminate adj. not clear; not precisely fixed in extent; vague uncertain, borderless, imprecise, inconclusive
the most important point; something that torments by its puzzling nature; essence, heart, core, gist
1797 crux n.
a perplexing difficulty
1798 cultivated adj. educated; refined; cultured cultured, accomplished, civilized, enlightened
tending to keep a firm hold of something; clinging or adhering closely; coherent, retentive, recollective, pertinacious
1799 tenacious adj.
persistent or stubborn
1800 relentless adj. never-ceasing; not to be placated or appeased or moved by entreaty persistent, unrelenting, inexorable, pertinacious
state of uncertainty or perplexity, quandary, predicament, impasse, bewilderment
1801 dilemma n.
especially one with a choice between unfavorable options
1802 inundate v. fill or cover completely, usually with water; fill quickly beyond capacity; to overwhelm deluge, overflow, immerse, engulf
a boundary or bound; verb to enclose within bounds; limit or restrict; circumscribe, constrain, restrict, imprison
1803 confine n. to shut or keep in; prevent from leaving a place because of imprisonment,
illness, discipline, etc.
1804 fortitude n. strength of mind that enables one to endure adversity with courage braveness, strength, tenacity, perseverance

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1805 outspoken adj. characterized by directness in manner or speech;
without subtlety or evasion
1806 disincline v. make or be averse or unwilling opposing, reluctant, disinclined
a person who revives former customs, methods, minister, pastor, sermonizer
1807 revivalist n.
etc.; a person, especially a member of the clergy, who promotes or holds religious revivals
1808 officious adj. intrusive in a meddling or offensive manner interfering, meddlesome, busy, inquisitive
1809 assuage v. provide physical relief, as from pain; satisfy (thirst) relieve, alleviate, palliate, quench, slake, allay
1810 diplomatic n. skilled in dealing with sensitive matters or people; tactful conciliatory, dexterous, tactful, strategic
1811 knack n. a special skill, talent, or aptitude; a special way of doing something propensity, adroitness, ingenuity, dexterity
1812 insipid adj. not pleasing to the sense of taste; lacking interest or significance distasteful, commonplace, flat, dull, uninteresting
1813 court v. to try to win the favor, preference, or goodwill of; to seek the affections of; woo attract, beseech, captivate, charm, date
1814 turmoil n. disturbance usually in protest; violent agitation agitation, excitement, upheaval, hullabaloo, tumult
1815 gamut n. a complete extent or range; the entire scale of musical notes panorama, extent, area, range
1816 frivolous adj. not serious in content or attitude or behavior superficial, senseless, foolish
1817 traverse n. travel across; to pass or move over, along, or through cross, tread, wander, walk
1818 intemperate adj. given to excessive indulgence, especially for liquors; excessive in behavior unrestrained, immoderate, extreme
1819 ferocity n. the property of being wild or turbulent fierceness, furiousness, fury, vehemence, violence
1820 bipartisan adj. representing, characterized by, or including members from two parties or factions bipartisan, two-party, two-way
1821 catastrophe n. a state of extreme (usually irremediable) ruin and misfortune; great disaster cataclysm, calamity, tragedy
1822 extemporize v. to do or manage something in a makeshift way without preparation ad-lib, devise, invent, improvise, impromptu
1823 galvanize v. shock or excite (someone), typically into taking action galvanize, startle
strikingly strange or unusual; alien, extrinsic, extraneous, unfamiliar
1824 exotic adj.
being or from or characteristic of another place or part of the world
a psychological disorder characterized by delusions of persecution or grandeur; craziness, derangement, insanity, delusions, madness
1825 paranoia n.
baseless or excessive suspicion of the motives of others
1826 prosperity n. having good fortune; an economic state of growth with rising profits and full employment accomplishment, thriving, abundance
1827 apologist n. a person who argues to defend or justify some policy or institution vindicator, justifier
a forecast or prediction; speculation, prediction, diagnosis, expectation
1828 prognosis n. a forecasting of the probable course and outcome of a disease,
especially of the chances of recovery
1829 deteriorate v. become worse or disintegrate; grow worse degenerate, decline, worsen, depreciate
1830 vicious adj. grossly immoral; given or readily disposed to evil; reprehensible; blameworthy; wrong corrupt, sinful, iniquitous, malevolent, degenerate
incapable of being perceived by the sense of touch, imperceptible, impalpable, indeterminate, vague, elusive,
1831 intangible adj.
as incorporeal or immaterial things; not definite or clear to the mind fleeting
1832 sojourn n. a temporary stay (e.g., as a guest); verb spend a certain length of time; reside temporarily visit, vacation, rest, stop
1833 regal adj. of or pertaining to a king; royal majestic, sovereign, splendid

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1834 perjury n. criminal offense of making false statements under oath lying under oath, deception
1835 ancillary adj. furnishing added support subordinate, subsidiary, additional
make known to the public information that was previously known only to a few people or disclose, reveal, broadcast, promulgate, uncover
1836 divulge v.
that was meant to be kept a secret
small in amount, degree, etc.; of little importance; noun a deliberate discourteous act; insignificant, trifling, feeble, disdain, disregard, neglect,
1837 slight adj.
verb to treat (someone) with indifference; ignore, especially pointedly or contemptuously insult
1838 infallible adj. absolutely trustworthy or sure; incapable of failure or error reliable, trustworthy, efficacious
1839 reverence n. a feeling or attitude of deep respect tinged with awe; veneration veneration, admiration, adoration, esteem
the time between one event, process, or period and another; provisional, interlude, meantime, meanwhile, lag
1840 interim n.
adj. serving during an intermediate interval of time
1841 measured adj. deliberate and restrained; careful; carefully weighed or considered calculated, systematic, deliberate
1842 reiterate v. to say, state, or perform again repeat, recapitulate, iterate, restate, retell
1843 negligible adj. so small as to be meaningless; insignificant; not worth considering inconsequential, unimportant, trifling, trivial
1844 hedonist n. someone motivated by desires for sensual pleasures pagan, pleasure seeker, profligate, epicurean
1845 pastoral adj. having the simplicity, charm, serenity, or other characteristics attributed to rural areas rustic, simple, idyllic, country, bucolic
1846 erode v. to eat into or away; destroy by slow consumption or disintegration disintegrate, crumble, destroy, consume
1847 effuse v. to pour or flow out; to spread out; diffuse discharge, dispense, radiate
1848 assail v. attack someone physically or emotionally; attack in speech or writing attack, assault, berate, lambaste
1849 suffice v. be sufficient; be adequate, either in quality or quantity satisfy, content, answer, serve, suit
the quality of being honest and straightforward in attitude and speech; frankness, honesty, truthfulness, sincerity, veracity
1850 candor n.
ability to make judgments free from discrimination or dishonesty
1851 mar v. to damage or spoil to a certain extent; render less perfect, attractive, useful, etc. blemish, impair, tarnish, mutilate, flaw
1852 inclusive adj. including a great deal, or including everything concerned; comprehensive comprehensive, overall, all-encompassing
to bring back from memory; recollect; remember; summon to return;
1853 recall v.
to revoke or withdraw
1854 thwart v. hinder or prevent (the efforts, plans, or desires) of circumvent, frustrate, obstruct, prevent
suggesting an unhealthy mental state or attitude; unwholesomely gloomy, unhealthy, pessimistic, despondent, melancholy
1855 morbid adj.
sensitive, extreme
1856 crony n. a close friend who accompanies his buddies in their activities accomplice, associate, partner
1857 prolific adj. producing fruit, offspring, etc., in abundance; producing in large quantities fertile, fecund, bountiful, abounding
something done or paid in expiation of a wrong; amends, restitution, mending, remuneration
1858 reparation n.
(usually plural) compensation in money, material, labor, etc.
1859 renowned adj. celebrated, famous acclaimed, distinguished, eminent, famed, great
1860 conspiracy n. a secret plan to carry out an illegal or harmful act, esp. with political motivation collusion, sedition, treachery, scheme
1861 itinerary n. a proposed route of travel; a guidebook for travelers travel plan, travel guidebook, path, route
1862 absurd adj. inconsistent with reason or logic or common sense; incongruous; inviting ridicule derisory, ludicrous, nonsensical, preposterous

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 being or relating to or resembling or emanating from stars; p celestial, superior, highest, outstanding
1863 stellar adj.
ertaining to a preeminent performer, athlete, etc.; outstanding or immense
1864 parry v. to turn aside; evade or dodge; to ward off (a thrust, stroke, weapon, etc.), as in fencing avert, elude, prevent, deflect
1865 hostile adj. of, pertaining to, or characteristic of an enemy; antagonistic aggressive, pugnacious, malevolent, belligerent
to cause to fail or become deflected from a purpose; deflect, thwart, hinder
1866 derail v.
reduce or delay the chances for success or development of
1867 fallacy n. a misconception resulting from incorrect reasoning misconception, delusion, misapprehension
1868 squelch v. to strike or press with crushing force; to put down, suppress, or silence crush down, squash, oppress, smother, extinguish
1869 engender v. to bring about or give rise to; produce or cause beget, excite, stimulate, create, generate
1870 desecrate v. to violate or outrage the sacred character of (an object or place) unhallow, deconsecrate, profane, outrage, violate
1871 affirm v. to state or assert positively; maintain as true guarantee, pronounce, declare, confirm
having a sharp cutting edge or point; sharp, piercing, or biting; cutting, bitter, sharp, perceptive, penetrating,
1872 keen adj.
extremely sensitive or responsive; having or showing great mental penetration or acumen perspicacious
1873 provocation n. unfriendly behavior that causes anger or resentment incitement, aggravation, irritation, incitation
1874 sophomoric adj. intellectually pretentious, overconfident, conceited, etc., but immature inexperienced, brash, foolish, naïve
1875 resilient adj. recovering readily from adversity, depression, or the like; elastic; rebounds readily buoyant, pliable, strong
1876 perceptible adj. recognizable; appreciable apparent, clear, distinct, discernible
1877 impotent adj. lacking power or ability; utterly unable; (of a male) unable to reproduce weak, sterile, ineffectual, inadequate, incompetent
1878 happenstance n. a chance happening or event coincidence, incident, fate
1879 reprehensible adj. bringing or deserving severe rebuke or censure; blameworthy condemnable, deplorable, culpable, opprobrious
1880 depict v. give a description of; show in, or as in, a picture describe, draw, picture, render, show, portray
1881 anachronistic adj. chronologically misplaced anachronic, anachronous
1882 exacerbate v. to make (pain, disease, emotion, etc.) more intense; aggravate; to exasperate or irritate exasperate, aggravate, worsen
1883 remission n. a diminution in intensity or degree; forgiveness of sins absolution, forgiveness, abatement
1884 predilection n. a tendency to think favorably of something in particular; partiality; preference preference, orientation, penchant, taste
1885 retroactive adj. operative with respect to past occurrences, as a statute; retrospective retrospective, subsequent, posterior
1886 emote v. to show or pretend emotion; to portray emotion in acting act, dramatize, exaggerate, overact
1887 vacuous adj. devoid of matter; void of expression; lacking in ideas or intelligence blank, empty, hollow, asinine, inane, mindless
1888 intelligible adj. capable of being understood; comprehensible comprehensible, clear, lucid, fathomable
1889 octave n. a series or group of eight; a musical interval of eight tones eight, interval, scale, tone
1890 evocation n. the act or instance of calling up or producing (memories, feelings, etc.); cause to appear induction, elicitation, summoning, arouse
1891 compendious adj. containing or stating the essentials of a subject in a concise form; succinct summary, succinct, laconic, compact
1892 meager adj. deficient in amount or quality or extent insubstantial, insufficient, deficient, wanting
1893 scuttle v. to run with quick, hasty steps; scurry hasten, hurry, scamper, scramble
1894 ostentatious adj. characterized by pretentious, showy, or vulgar display pretentious, conspicuous, grandiose
1895 arboreal adj. of or pertaining to trees; treelike arborary, tree-living
1896 antecedent adj. preceding in time or order; noun a preceding circumstance, event, object, phenomenon forerunner, preceding, ancestor, previous

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1897 quandary n. a state of perplexity or uncertainty over what to do in a difficult situation dilemma, predicament, bewilderment, impasse
1898 despair n. loss of hope; hopelessness tribulation, despondency, desperation, melancholy
1899 indulge v. enjoy to excess; give free rein to; give satisfaction to satiate, delight, satisfy, give in
1900 proponent n. a person who argues in favor of something; an advocate exponent, enthusiast, supporter, champion
1901 congeal v. to change from a soft or fluid state to a rigid or solid state, as by cooling or freezing solidify, concrete, freeze, harden
1902 carp v. to find fault or complain querulously or unreasonably; noun a peevish complaint criticize, deprecate, condemn, censure
1903 harass v. exhaust by attacking repeatedly; annoy continually or chronically hassle, exasperate, irritate, distress, beleaguer
1904 progenitor n. a biologically related ancestor; a person who originates a movement predecessor, precursor, ancestor, founder
1905 aghast adj. struck with fear, dread, or consternation appalled, dismayed, shocked, overwhelmed
1906 matriarch n. a female head of a family or tribe queen, mother
1907 impassive adj. having or revealing little emotion or sensibility; not easily aroused or excited stolid, dispassionate, indifferent, phlegmatic
1908 subterfuge n. deceit used in order to achieve one's goal deception, scheme, trick, dodge, ruse
1909 contrived adj. showing effects of planning or manipulation; artificially formal artificial, unnatural, strained
keep from happening or arising; make impossible; act in advance of; prevent, foreclose, preclude, forbid, anticipate
1910 forestall adj.
deal with ahead of time
1911 guise n. general external appearance disguise, demeanor, form
1912 denote v. be a sign of; indicate mark, signal, signify, symbolize
1913 protégé n. a person who is guided by an older and more experienced or influential person apprentice, student, ward
1914 disputation n. the act of debating; verbal controversy; discussion or debate dispute, debate, dissension
1915 largess n. generosity in bestowing money or gifts upon others munificence, magnanimity, philanthropy
firm or obstinate continuance in a course of action in spite of difficulty or opposition; perseverance, tenacity, resolution, endurance
1916 persistence n.
tenacity; continued existence or occurrence
1917 circumvent v. to go around or bypass; avoid elude, escape, evade, outwit
1918 waive v. to refrain from claiming or insisting on; give up; forgo relinquish, forgo, forfeit
1919 imminent adj. close in time; about to occur approaching, unavoidable, inescapable, inevitable
the quality of giving or spending freely; philanthropy, magnanimity, benevolence
1920 liberality n.
the quality of being open to new ideas and free from prejudice
to buy or pay off; to buy back or recover by payment or other satisfaction; pay off, repurchase, compensate, exchange, make up for
1921 redeem v.
to exchange (bonds, trading stamps, etc.) for money or goods; to make up for; make amends for
1922 anticlimactic adj. a disappointing or ineffective conclusion to a series of events, etc. ineffectual, inadequate, powerless, unsuccessful
1923 miffed adj. put into an irritable mood, especially by an offending incident disgruntled, resentful, irritated, offended
a person who makes an excessive or inappropriate display of learning; bookwork, scholastic, hairsplitter
1924 pedant n.
a person who overemphasizes rules or minor details
1925 omniscient adj. infinitely wise knowledgeable, preeminent, infinite, wise
1926 perishable adj. subject to decay, ruin, or destruction decaying, decomposable, unstable
1927 grandstanding v. to conduct oneself or perform showily in an attempt to impress onlookers ostentatious, flaunting, swagger, parade
1928 retard v. cause to move more slowly or operate at a slower rate obstruct, postpone, impede

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1929 blatant adj. brazenly obvious; flagrant; offensively noisy or loud overt, conspicuous, obstreperous, vociferous
1930 surrogate adj. a person or thing acting as a substitute alternate, replacement, foster, replacement
1931 intrinsic adj. belonging naturally; essential native, innate, natural, congenital, underlying
1932 mythic adj. based on or told of in traditional stories; lacking factual basis or historical validity fabulous, mythical, traditional, legendary
1933 presumptuous adj. excessively forward; bold assumptive, audacious, insolent, pretentious
1934 deride v. to speak of or treat with contempt, mockery, or ridicule taut, ridicule, banter, disparage, mock
1935 promiscuity n. the act of indulging in casual and indiscriminate sexual relationships indiscrimination, lewdness, looseness, lechery
1936 interdisciplinary adj. combining or involving two or more fields of study
1937 listless adj. having or showing little or no interest in anything; languid languid, phlegmatic, lackadaisical, lethargic
1938 aural adj. of or pertaining to hearing or the ear auditory
1939 disoriented adj. confused as to time or place; out of touch distracted, mixed up, unstable, unhinged
1940 impervious adj. not admitting of passage or capable of being affected impenetrable, unaffected, resistant
1941 intermediary adj. being between; noun a negotiator who acts as a link between parties intermediate, delegate, arbitrator
1942 posterity n. all future generations descendants, offspring, progeny
1943 rife adj. of widespread occurrence; prevalent or current; excessively abundant prevailing, prevalent, plentiful, multitudinous
1944 redouble v. make or become much greater, more intense, or more numerous strengthen, reinforce, augment, magnify
1945 trendsetter n. a person who leads the way in fashion or ideas initiator, innovator
1946 vague adj. not clearly or explicitly stated or expressed indeterminate, questionable, inexplicable
1947 nuance n. a subtle difference in meaning or opinion or attitude nicety, shade, subtlety, refinement
1948 pragmatic adj. of or pertaining to a practical point of view or practical considerations logical, practical, utilitarian, realistic
1949 jocular adj. characterized by jokes and good humor jesting, joking, whimsical, lighthearted
1950 raucous adj. unpleasantly loud and harsh; disturbing the public peace strident, rowdy, discordant, rambunctious
1951 manifest adj. readily perceived by the eye or the understanding; evident; obvious; apparent; plain apparent, unambiguous, conspicuous, noticeable
1952 portent n. a sign of something about to happen omen, presage, prognostic, prodigy
1953 eulogize v. praise formally and eloquently extol, laud, commend, panegyrize
1954 saline adj. of, containing, or resembling common table salt; salty or saltlike salty
1955 destitute adj. poor enough to need help from others; completely wanting or lacking impoverished, indigent, barren, devoid, indigent
1956 carcinogenic adj. causing or tending to cause cancer baleful, bloody, cruel, dangerous, fatal
1957 pensive adj. deeply or seriously thoughtful, often with a tinge of sadness contemplative, speculative, reflective
1958 scathing adj. bitterly severe, as a remark; harmful, injurious trenchant, cutting, caustic
1959 immerse v. to involve deeply; absorb engage, engross, occupy
1960 omen n. a phenomenon or occurrence regarded as a sign of future happiness or disaster premonition, prophecy, portent, foreboding
1961 insolent adj. boldly rude or disrespectful insubordinate, contemptuous, brazen
1962 interminable adj. tiresomely long; seemingly without end endless, eternal, everlasting, incessant, perpetual
1963 integral adj. necessary to make a whole complete; essential or fundamental aggregate, component, requisite, intrinsic
1964 euphoria n. a feeling or state of intense excitement and happiness exhilaration, jubilation, bliss, exaltation

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1965 brevity n. the attribute of being brief or fleeting; the use of brief expressions briefness, transience, succinctness
1966 infuse v. to introduce, as if by pouring; cause to penetrate; instill instill, inculcate, imbue, inspire
1967 deprecate v. belittle; express strong disapproval of; deplore depreciate, vilipend, disparage, detract
1968 awry adj. away from the appropriate, planned, or expected course; amiss amiss, haywire, wrong, askew, crooked, astray
1969 bravado n. a swaggering show of courage bluster, pretension, bombast
1970 candid adj. rank; outspoken; open and sincere straightforward, forthright, unequivocal
1971 brainchild n. a product of one's creative thinking and work innovation, creation, product, inspiration
1972 chaff n. worthless matter; refuse; verb to mock or tease in a good-natured way rubbish, remains, debris, banter, jest
1973 elocution n. the skill of clear and expressive speech, especially of distinct pronunciation and articulation articulation, declamation, eloquence, expression
1974 churlish adj. rude and boorish blunt, brusque, vulgar, surly
1975 gallantry n. dashing courage; heroic bravery; noble-minded behavior; courtly attention to women daring, valor, heroism, chivalry, courtliness
1976 forbear n. an ancestor; forefather; verb refrain from doing forefather, antecedent, refrain, withhold, abstain
1977 quibble n. a slight objection or criticism; verb argue or raise objections about a trivial matter protest, argument, criticize
1978 imprudent adj. not showing care for the consequences of an action; rash unwise, indiscreet, thoughtless, foolish
1979 exemplary adj. serving as a desirable model; representing the best of its kind; serving to warn quintessential, meritorious, admirable
1980 permutation n. alteration; transformation modification, transmutation, change
1981 delinquent adj. past due; not paid at the scheduled time; persistently bad negligent, careless, reprehensible
1982 vulnerable adj. susceptible to physical or emotional attack or harm weak, helpless, abased, clinging
1983 elitist adj. considered superior by others or by themselves, as in intellect, talent, power, wealth, etc. snob, pompous person, stiff, highbrow
1984 compile v. put together out of existing material; to gather together consolidate, accumulate, amass
1985 captivate v. attract; cause to be enamored; fascinate capture, enamor, bewitch, charm
1986 grandiose adj. impressive or magnificent in appearance or style, especially pretentiously so magnificent, pretentious, ostentatious
1987 subside v. wear off or die down; sink down or precipitate lessen, settle, sink
1988 noxious adj. injurious to physical or mental health harmful, pernicious, deleterious
1989 blasphemy n. irreverent behavior toward anything held sacred, priceless, etc. profanation, desecration, sacrilege, heresy
1990 loath adj. reluctant or unwilling reluctant, averse, opposed, unwilling
1991 enigmatic adj. not clear to the understanding perplexing, mysterious, puzzling, inexplicable
1992 infatuated adj. marked by foolish or unreasoning fondness; having a "crush" on someone enamored, intoxicated, fascinated
1993 revile v. to use abusive or scornful language against (someone or something) vituperate, rail, denigrate, disparage
1994 metropolis n. the chief, and sometimes capital, city of a country, state, or region capital, megalopolis, metropolitan
1995 idiosyncratic adj. peculiar or individual; characteristic of a specific person distinctive, personal, quirky, peculiar
1996 germane adj. closely or significantly related; relevant; pertinent related, connected, pertinent, relevant
1997 benign adj. pleasant and beneficial in nature; kindness of disposition or manner; not malignant complaisant, benevolent, humane, compassionate
1998 decree n. a formal and authoritative order, especially one having the force of law edict, fiat, order, rule, declaration, proclamation
1999 linguistic adj. consisting of or related to language lingual, dialectal, syntactical, etymological
2000 verisimilitude n. the appearance of truth; the quality of seeming to be true authenticity, truthfulness, verity

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2001 asylum n. an institution for the care of children, elderly people, etc.; a place of safety sanatorium, sanctuary, refuge
2002 polarize v. to divide into sharply opposing factions, political groups, etc. contradictory, contrasted, opposed
2003 peripheral adj. the outer area; related to the key issue but not of central importance external, superficial, irrelevant, unimportant
2004 infectious adj. likely to spread or influence others in a rapid manner contagious, contaminating, compelling
2005 conjecture n. an opinion or conclusion formed on the basis of incomplete information presumption, suppose, inference, speculation
2006 scrutiny n. critical observation or examination examination, investigation, inspection
2007 erosion n. the gradual destruction or diminution of something destruction, corrosion, wearing away
2008 theatrical adj. exaggerated and excessively dramatic exaggerated, melodramatic, superficial, histrionic
2009 gargantuan adj. of great mass; huge and bulky tremendous, gigantic, colossal
2010 famish v. to suffer or cause to suffer extreme hunger; to starve to death abstain, refrain, starve
2011 qualitative adj. relating to the quality or standard of something rather than the quantity
2012 commandeer v. to seize for public or military use hijack, pirate, appropriate
2013 urgent adj. requiring immediate action or attention imperative, compelling, important
2014 accustomed adj. customary; usual; habitual characteristic, normal, regular
2015 appease v. to calm, pacify, or soothe, esp. by acceding to the demands of propitiate, quell, pacify, lenify, alleviate, placate
2016 speculate v. to engage in thought or reflection; meditate contemplate, deliberate, cogitate, reflect
2017 linger v. to remain or stay on in a place longer than is usual or expected, as if from reluctance to leave tardy, dawdle, lag, tarry, procrastinate
2018 acquiesce v. accept something reluctantly but without protest accede, concur, consent
2019 scant adj. barely sufficient or adequate insubstantial, insufficient, minimum
2020 renegade adj. having deserted a cause or principle; noun someone who rebels and becomes an outlaw deserter, apostate, turncoat, recreant, ratter, rebel
2021 sympathetic adj. characterized by, feeling, or showing compassion; understanding compassionate, understanding, affectionate
2022 compendium n. a concise but comprehensive summary of a larger work; a combined variety of works abstract, summary, overview, essence, collection
a person who gives financial or other support to a person, organization, cause, or activity; advocate, supporter, benefactor, philanthropist, customer
2023 patron n.
a customer, especially a regular one, of a store, restaurant, or theater
2024 karma n. destiny or fate destiny, fate
to bring a charge or accusation against; charge (a public official) with an offense accuse, incriminate, criminate
2025 impeach v.
or misdemeanor committed while in office
2026 fodder n. people considered as readily available and of little value; raw material grass, provisions, meal, food
2027 introvert n. a shy, reticent, and typically self-centered person solitary, loner, egoist, narcissist
2028 murky adj. dark, gloomy, and cheerless; vague; unclear; confused dark, dreary, nebulous, cloudy, hazy
2029 appendage n. a part that is joined to something larger addition, attachment, auxiliary, adjunct
2030 minuscule adj. very small insignificant, unimportant, minute
2031 embellish v. make more beautiful; add details to beautify, ornament, enhance, amplify
2032 stringent adj. demanding strict attention to rules and procedures rigorous, tight, inflexible, exacting
2033 panacea n. hypothetical remedy for all ills or diseases remedy, relief, elixir, nostrum, cure
2034 edifying adj. providing moral or intellectual instruction enlightening, educational, inspiring, improving

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2035 obscure adj. not clearly understood or expressed; not drawing attention incomprehensible, inexplicable, inconceivable
2036 ameliorate v. get better; to make better alleviate, mitigate, improve
reckless or malicious behavior that causes discomfort or annoyance in others; transgression, shenanigans, misconduct, misbehavior
2037 mischief n.
the quality or nature of being harmful or evil
2038 backslide v. to relapse into bad habits, sinful behavior, or undesirable activities recidivist, revisionist
2039 prohibit v. to forbid (an action, activity, etc.) by authority or law; to forbid the action of (a person) interdict, restrict, restrain, preclude
2040 secession n. formal separation from an alliance or federation withdrawal, separation, dissension, division
2041 partition n. the action or state of dividing or being divided into parts; verb divide into parts divider, division, separation, segregation
2042 predicate v. to proclaim; declare; affirm; assert state, pronounce, declare, imply
2043 apex n. the highest point (of something) zenith, peak, acme
2044 incorporate v. unite or merge with something already in existence contain, consolidate, incorporated, integrated
2045 oblivion n. the state of being disregarded or forgotten; total forgetfulness limbo, obliviousness, darkness
2046 expeditious adj. characterized by speed and efficiency prompt, swift, speedy, rapid
2047 amplitude n. large or full measure; abundance; copiousness greatness, magnitude, extent, bountifulness
2048 accrue v. grow by addition; come into the possession of accumulate, increase, collect, grow
2049 tactical adj. of, relating to, or constituting actions carefully planned; showing adroit planning strategic, calculated, clever
2050 dismay n. fear resulting from the awareness of danger; the feeling of despair in the face of obstacles alarm, horrify, consternation, trepidation
2051 genteel adj. marked by refinement in taste and manners civilized, chivalrous, aristocratic
2052 bombast n. pompous or pretentious talk or writing exaggeration, bluster, pretentious
(of evidence or a legal case) pointing indirectly toward someone's guilt provisional, contingent, minute, thorough, exact
2053 circumstantial adj. but not conclusively proving it;
secondary; incidental; fully detailed and specific about particulars
2054 understate v. represent as less significant or important downplay, minimize, lessen
2055 consummate adj. having or revealing supreme mastery or skill transcendent, accomplished, impeccable
2056 flighty adj. guided by whim and fancy; unpredictably excitable mercurial, undependable, irresponsible, capricious
2057 cipher n. a message written in a secret code; a secret method of writing nobody, nonentity, decipher, code
2058 menagerie n. an unusual and varied group of people, animals, or things exhibition, collection, zoological garden
2059 concur v. to accord in opinion; agree agree, harmonize, coincide
2060 restitution n. a sum of money paid in compensation for loss or injury remuneration, recompense, amends, compensation
2061 meddle v. intrude in other people's affairs or business; interfere unwantedly intervene, intrude, pry, encroach
2062 discredit v. to injure the credit or reputation of; defame, cause to be distrusted or disbelieved disgrace, disrepute, disbelieve, disparage
2063 imperceptible adj. impossible or difficult to perceive by the mind or senses; very slight, gradual, or subtle hidden, unperceivable, undetectable, indistinct
2064 replenish v. fill something that had previously been emptied refill, fill again
2065 voluptuous adj. full of or characterized by indulgence in luxury, pleasure, enjoyment; sensuously pleasing sensual, appealing, attractive, delightful, desirable
2066 rancid adj. (of an odor or taste) rank, unpleasant, and stale; offensive or nasty; disagreeable malodorous, disgusting, repulsive, loathsome
2067 viscous adj. (of liquids) thick and sticky; viscid sticky, thick, tenacious, stiff
2068 credible adj. capable of being believed; believable plausible, likely, reasonable, tenable

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2069 withhold v. to hold back; restrain or check; to refrain from giving or granting suppress, repress, constrain, abstain
2070 debilitate v. make weak enfeeble, drain, enervate, cripple
2071 quash v. put down by force or intimidation; declare invalid crush, squash, repress, extinguish, extirpate
2072 slipshod adj. careless, untidy, or slovenly disheveled, haphazard, sloppy, neglected
obsessed with the desire to become an actor or actress;
2073 stagestruck adj.
enthralled by the theater and the people, customs, traditions, etc.
2074 retrograde adj. moving backward; having a backward motion or direction; retiring or retreating withdrawing, receding, reverting, contrary
excessive or immoderate indulgence in alcoholic beverages; binge, indulgence, immoderation, unrestraint
2075 intemperance n.
excessive indulgence of appetite or passion; lack of moderation or due restraint
2076 rationalization n. the application of logic or reason to (something); the justification of one's actions rationale, justification, explanation, deduction
2077 clairvoyant adj. foreseeing the future; perceiving things beyond the natural range of the senses oracular, penetrating, discerning, perceptive
2078 solemn adj. characterized or marked by seriousness or sincerity serious, grave, unsmiling, austere
2079 acquit v. pronounce not guilty of criminal charges assoil, clear, discharge, exonerate, exculpate
2080 dissident adj. disagreeing or dissenting, as in opinion or attitude; noun a person who disagrees discordant, heretical, nonconformist, dissenter
2081 blithe adj. carefree and happy and lighthearted happy, mirthful, sprightly, buoyant
2082 ramification n. a consequence of an action or event, especially when complex or unwelcome complication, consequence, result
2083 lackluster adj. lacking brilliance or radiance; dull boring, dull, somber, prosaic, vapid
2084 initiative n. an introductory act or step; leading action leadership, forcefulness, dynamism, enterprise
2085 inadvertent adj. unintentional accidental, unintentional, unplanned
2086 bashful adj. uncomfortably diffident and easily embarrassed; shy; timid abashed, modest, reserved, reticent, timorous
2087 snippet n. a small piece of anything, especially from a book, newspaper, work of literature, etc. fragment, morsel, scrap, piece
2088 remorse n. deep and painful regret for wrongdoing guilt, anguish, grief, penance, contrition
2089 transcend v. be or go beyond the range or limits of surpass, overpass; exceed
selected as the best; noun a group or class of persons enjoying superior intellectual exclusive, nobility, top-notch
2090 elite adj.
or social or economic status
characterized by oppressive heat and humidity; noun forceful prevention; humid, sultry, prevent, preclude, quell
2091 stifling adj.
putting down by power or authority
2092 summation n. the process of adding things together addition, sum, aggregate, summary
2093 resolute adj. firm in purpose or belief; characterized by firmness and determination uncompromising, steadfast, unwavering
2094 incursion n. an invasion or attack, especially a sudden or brief one penetration, aggression, foray, raid
2095 exalt v. raise in rank, character, or status; praise, glorify, or honor laud, extol, glorify, proclaim, exhilarate, inebriate
2096 abdicate v. give up, such as power, as of monarchs and emperors, or duties and obligations renounce, relinquish, withdraw, resign
2097 palatable adj. acceptable to the taste or mind satisfactory, acceptable, delightful, scrumptious
2098 opportunist n. a person who adapts his actions, responses, etc., to take advantage of circumstances self-seeker, opportunistic
2099 exquisite adj. of extreme beauty; lavishly elegant and refined incomparable, impeccable, admirable
2100 exasperate v. make worse; make furious worsen, aggravate, exacerbate, infuriate, incense
2101 carapace n. hard outer covering or case of certain organisms such as arthropods and turtles case, shell, covering

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2102 agrarian adj. relating to rural matters; agricultural agricultural, farming, rural, rustic
2103 demise n. death or decease; the time when something ends death, dying, termination, annihilation
2104 underscore v. o stress; emphasize underline, emphasize, highlight, accentuate
2105 proximity n. the property of being close together juxtaposition, togetherness, concurrence
2106 avail v. use or take advantage of; help or benefit help, benefit, satisfy, utilize, aid
2107 viscera n. internal organs collectively (especially those in the abdominal cavity) guts, innards, entrails
2108 unseemly adj. not in keeping with established standards of taste or proper form unbefitting, coarse, crude, inappropriate
2109 seep v. o pass, flow, or ooze gradually through a porous substance percolate, permeate, trickle
2110 morose adj. gloomily or sullenly ill-humored, as a person or mood melancholy, mournful, moody, sour, sulky
2111 intrude v. to thrust or bring in without invitation, permission, or welcome trespass, bother, disturb, infringe, interject
2112 travesty n. a false, absurd, or distorted representation of something parody, lampoon, spoof, mockery, exaggeration
2113 procrastinate v. postpone doing what one should be doing; postpone or delay needlessly stall, hesitate, postpone, dawdle, prolong
2114 tryst n. a date; usually with a member of the opposite sex; a secret rendezvous (esp. between lovers) rendezvous, engagement, meeting, appointment
2115 ecclesiastical adj. of or associated with a church (especially a Christian Church) ecclesiastic, religious, spiritual
2116 celibacy n. an unmarried status; abstaining from sexual relations (as because of religious vows) chastity, virtual, purity, abstention
having interest in or familiar with many parts of the world; sophisticated or urbane; sophisticated, cultivated, universal, worldly, cosmopolite
2117 cosmopolitan adj. belonging to all the world; noun a person who has lived and travelled in many countries,
esp. one who is free of national prejudices
deal with or describe in an idealized or unrealistic fashion; glamorize, idealize, sentimentalize
2118 romanticize v.
make (something) seem better or more appealing than it really is
2119 crevice n. a narrow opening or fissure, especially in a rock or wall cranny, crack, fissure, chap, cleft
appropriate or suitable in the circumstances; appropriate, applicable, ingenious, intelligent
2120 apt adj.
having a tendency to do something; quick to learn
2121 spontaneous adj. said or done without having been planned or written in advance unintentional, uncontrolled, unpremeditated
2122 pettiness n. the quality of being unimportant and frivolous; narrowness of mind or ideas or views negligible, inconsiderable, triviality
2123 anomalous adj. deviating from the general or common order or type aberrant, abnormal, atypical, bizarre
2124 temperate adj. not extreme in behavior; (of weather or climate) free from extremes; mild dispassionate, moderate, conservative
2125 cantankerous adj. stubbornly obstructive and unwilling to cooperate obstinate, irascible, irritable, petulant
2126 citadel n. a stronghold into which people could go for shelter during a battle bastion, fortress, fortification, stronghold
2127 emancipate v. to free from restraint, influence, or the like; free from slavery or servitude liberate, release, loosen, discharge
2128 bereft adj. deprived of or lacking something deprived, divested, devoid
2129 placate v. to appease or pacify, especially by concessions or conciliatory gestures pacify, conciliate, assuage, appease, mollify
2130 lofty adj. exalted in rank, dignity, or character; extending high in the air; of imposing height distinguished, illustrious, elevated
2131 semblance n. outward aspect or appearance; an assumed or unreal appearance; a likeness, image, copy similarity, aspect, exterior, seeming
2132 embitter v. cause to be resentful sour, rankle, envenom, irritate, aggravate
2133 ethereal adj. characterized by unusual lightness and delicacy; heavenly or celestial insubstantial, intangible, spiritual, celestial
2134 jingoism n. fanatical patriotism; an appeal intended to arouse patriotic emotions chauvinism, super patriotism, ultra nationalism

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2135 coincidence n. a striking occurrence of two or more events at one time apparently by mere chance accident, luck, fate, concurrence
2136 halt v. to stop; cease moving, operating, etc.; noun an interruption or end to activity terminate, interrupt, cessation, suspension
2137 vie v. compete for something; engage in a contest; measure oneself against others compete, contend, challenge, struggle
2138 sermonize v. an opinionated and dogmatic talk to someone; lecture preach, admonish, pontificate, lecture
2139 refute v. prove to be false or incorrect; overthrow by argument, evidence, or proof contradict, invalidate, repudiate
2140 defuse v. to make less dangerous, tense, or embarrassing alleviate, deactivate, disable, pacify
2141 enlighten v. give (someone) greater knowledge and understanding about a subject or situation illuminate, edify, teach, inform, elucidate
2142 unconscionable adj. greatly exceeding bounds of reason or moderation; lacking a conscience unscrupulous, exorbitant, outrageous
an actor able to replace a regular performer when required; replacement, alternate, reserve, successor, backup
2143 understudy n.
verb to learn (a role) in order to replace the regular actor or actress when necessary
2144 swell adj. excellent; very good; verb a gradual increase in size, sound, amount, or intensity marvelous, distend, expand, inflate
2145 pristine adj. immaculately clean and unused; completely free from dirt or contamination perfect, unsullied, immaculate, unadulterated
2146 tribulation n. grievous trouble; severe trial or suffering; an annoying or frustrating or catastrophic event affliction, suffering, adversity, difficulty, misfortune
2147 stout adj. (of a person) somewhat fat or heavy build; (of an object) strong and thick; brave; determined portly, rotund, corpulent, dauntless, tenacious
2148 stigmatize v. describe or regard as worthy of disgrace or great disapproval stigmatize, brand, denounce, mark, disgrace
2149 undermine v. damage or weaken (someone or something), especially gradually or insidiously debilitate, frustrate, cripple, subvert
2150 luminous adj. softly bright or radiant; brilliant intellectually; enlightened or enlightening translucent, resplendent, perspicacious
2151 hybrid adj. a thing made by combining two different elements; a mixture combination, compound, amalgam, cross
2152 pathos n. a feeling of sympathy or pity sadness, sentiment, passion, emotion
2153 succinct adj. expressed in few words; concise; terse laconic, concise, brusque, brief
to caution, advise, or counsel against something; reprimand, censure, counsel, warn
2154 admonish v.
to reprove or scold, especially in a mild and good-willed manner
2155 tedious adj. marked by monotony; long and tiresome; wordy as to cause boredom soporific, tiresome, lifeless, wearing, monotonous
2156 foreclose v. to shut out; exclude; bar (esp. for those who cannot afford to pay for their homes) prevent, forestall, preclude, forbid
2157 irreverent adj. showing lack of due respect or veneration impertinent, contemptuous, insolent
something of use, advantage, or value; asset, article, material, property, product
2158 commodity n.
a raw material or primary agricultural product that can be bought and sold
opposite or contrary in direction, action, sequence, contradictory, antithetical, contrary, discourse,
2159 converse adj.
etc.; verb to talk informally with another or others exchange
2160 misconduct n. wrong behavior; malfeasance; verb manage badly or incompetently; behave badly wrongdoing, misbehavior, misdeed, offense
2161 copious adj. large in number or quantity (especially of discourse); affording an abundant supply voluminous, ample, plentiful, rich
2162 uncanny adj. strange or mysterious, especially in an unsettling way extraordinary, preternatural, astonishing
2163 relegate v. consign or dismiss to an inferior rank or position downgrade, lower, degrade
2164 conducive adj. tending to bring about; being partly responsible for contributing, leading, helpful, useful
2165 receptive adj. able or quick to receive knowledge, ideas, etc.; willing or inclined to receive suggestions amenable, hospitable, responsive, open
2166 dislodge v. to remove or force out of a particular place dig out, disentangle, dislocate, displace
2167 sparse adj. thinly scattered or distributed; not dense; scanty; meager scanty, scarce, meager, inadequate

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2168 ineradicable adj. not able to be destroyed or rooted out accustomed, entrenched, inveterate, ingrained
2169 chimerical adj. produced by a wildly fanciful imagination fantastic, imaginary, fanciful
compulsively attracting attention to yourself especially by public exposure grandiose, pretentious, pompous, ostentatious
2170 exhibitionistic adj.
or exaggerated behavior
2171 foible n. a minor weakness or failing of character; slight flaw or defect defect, kink, frailty, shortcoming, failing
2172 spate n. flood; a sudden forceful flow rush, surge, deluge, flurry
2173 staunch adj. firm and dependable especially in loyalty, adherence, principle, etc. steadfast, unswerving, stalwart, inflexible
2174 juxtapose v. place side by side for comparison appose, connect
2175 grimy adj. thickly covered with ingrained dirt or soot filthy, foul, sordid, squalid
an expressive style that uses fictional characters and fable, parable, moral, tale
2176 allegory n. events to describe some subject by suggestive resemblances;
an extended metaphor; a short moral story (often with animal characters)
2177 forthright adj. direct and outspoken; straightforward and honest outspoken, candid, sincere, frank
2178 hub n. the effective center of an activity, region, or network core, pivot, heart, focus
2179 proliferate v. cause to grow or increase rapidly; grow rapidly propagate, reproduce, engender, escalate, generate
2180 militant adj. vigorously active and aggressive, especially in support of a cause; engaged in warfare belligerent, contentious, pugnacious, assertive
2181 buoyant adj. characterized by liveliness and lightheartedness; tending to float on a liquid or rise in air or gas effervescent, lighthearted, vivacious
2182 satellite adj. dependent on or subordinate to another authority, outside power, or the like dependent, obedient, subordinate, submissive
2183 immense adj. vast, huge; very great; boundless endless, enormous, eternal, extensive, infinite
2184 sheepish adj. embarrassed or bashful, as by having done something foolish shy, ashamed, foolish, guilty, timid
a surviving mark, sign, or evidence of the former existence, influence, vestige, remnant, evidence, investigate, trail
2185 trace n.
or action of some agent or event; verb to follow the footprints or tracks of
2186 dismal adj. causing gloom or dejection lugubrious, inauspicious, depressing, dreary
2187 martial adj. inclined or disposed to war; warlike; of or relating to the armed forces soldierly, belligerent, pugnacious, combative
2188 denizen n. an inhabitant or occupant of a particular place inhabitant, habitant, dweller
2189 encroach v. advance beyond the usual limit; impinge or infringe upon infringe, impinge, entrench, trespass, interfere
2190 serpentine adj. resembling a snake in form; having a winding course, as a road; shrewd, wily, or cunning snakelike, twisting, convoluted, cunning, shrewd
2191 detrimental adj. (sometimes followed by `to') causing harm or injury damaging, pernicious, deleterious, mischievous
2192 demography n. the branch of sociology that studies the characteristics of human populations human ecology
2193 contiguous adj. very close or connected in space or time; having a common boundary or edge; touching immediate, abutting, adjacent, adjoining
2194 amity n. a state of friendship and cordiality cordiality, harmony, benevolence, concord
2195 manifold adj. many and varied; having many features or forms multitudinous, multifarious, numerous, multiple
2196 unswerving adj. firm and dependable especially in loyalty steadfast, stalwart, dedicated, devoted
2197 emigrate v. leave one's country of residence for a new one depart, migrate, quit, remove, depart
2198 convoluted adj. rolled or coiled together; highly complex or intricate labyrinthine, perplexing, intricate, complicated
2199 occlusion n. closure or blockage (as of a blood vessel); the act of blocking; an obstruction closure, block, barrier, stoppage
2200 arbitrate v. act between parties with a view to reconciling differences intercede, mediate, intermediate, liaise

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2201 flamboyant adj. strikingly bold or brilliant; conspicuously dashing and colorful; showy ostentatious, pretentious, resplendent, brilliant
2202 distinguish v. recognize or treat (someone or something) as different differentiate, discriminate, recognize
2203 disjointed adj. lacking a coherent sequence or connection; disconnected; incoherent separated, rambling, chaotic, disordered
2204 cynical adj. believing the worst of human nature and motives; sarcastic; mocking misanthropic, pessimistic, sarcastic, skeptical
2205 elicit v. to draw or bring out or forth; educe; evoke educe, evoke, extract, draw out, arouse
2206 ambidextrous adj. equally skillful with each hand; unusually skillful; deceitful underhanded, duplicitous, disingenuous
2207 antagonist n. a person who is opposed to, struggles against, or competes with another; opponent adversary, opponent, contestant, enemy
2208 manifesto n. a public declaration of policy and aims (as issued by a political party or government) proclamation, announcement, policy
2209 domestic adj. of or pertaining to the home or the family; existing or occurring inside a particular country family, home, internal, national
2210 circumnavigate v. travel around, either by plane or ship compass, circle, bypass
2211 bureaucratic n. the body of officials and administrators, especially of a government authority, central power, government
2212 anarchy n. a state of lawlessness and disorder (usually resulting from a failure of government) lawlessness, revolution, rebellion, disorder
the basic structure or features of a system or organization; framework, basis, foundation, support, base
2213 infrastructure n. the fundamental facilities and systems serving a country, city,
or area, such as transportation and energy
to cut apart (an animal body, plant, etc.) to examine the structure, relation of parts, anatomize, scrutinize, inspect, investigate
2214 dissect v.
or the like; to examine minutely part by part; analyze
2215 litigate v. engage in legal proceedings; institute legal proceedings against; file a suit against action, sue, process, dispute, appeal
2216 confound v. mistake one thing for another; be confusing or perplexing to bewilder, surprise, perplex, dumbfound
2217 lethargy n. inactivity; showing an unusual lack of energy lassitude, sluggishness, languor, phlegm, apathy
to support, hold, or bear up from below; to undergo, experience, or suffer; buttress, bear, withstand, maintain
2218 sustain v.
to keep up or keep going, as an action or process
2219 tacit adj. understood without being openly expressed; silent implied, understood, assumed, silent
2220 impermanence n. the property of not existing for indefinitely long durations evanescent, fleeting, ephemeral, transient
2221 pertinent adj. having precise or logical relevance to the matter at hand; being of striking appropriateness appropriate, apt, applicable, connected
2222 composed adj. free from agitation especially in times of stress; calm; tranquil; serene calm, nonchalant, tranquil, collected
2223 ebb n. a gradual decline (in size or strength or power or number) wane, withdrawal, recession, abatement
of or relating to a system of government that is centralized and dictatorial and authoritarian, tyrannical, autocratic, oppressive
2224 totalitarian adj.
requires complete subservience to the state
2225 deed n. something that is done, performed, or accomplished accomplishment, performance, instrument
2226 treachery n. violation of faith; betrayal of trust; treason disloyalty, infidelity, betrayal
2227 dormant adj. inactive but capable of becoming active inactive, hibernating, torpid, potential
2228 derogate v. to disparage or belittle; detract from; deviate from (a set of rules or agreed form of behavior) denigrate, decry, disparage, diverge
2229 dearth n. an insufficient quantity or number paucity, famine, shortage
2230 vocation n. the particular occupation for which you are trained career, calling, occupational group, employment
2231 uncouth adj. lacking refinement or cultivation or taste coarse, common, rough-cut, vulgar
2232 extol v. praise, glorify, or honor laud, exalt, glorify, proclaim

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2233 arid adj. being without moisture; extremely dry; lacking vitality or spirit barren, parched, lifeless, insipid
2234 predominant adj. having superior power and influence; most frequent or common authoritative, controlling, superlative, overbearing
2235 equanimity n. steadiness of mind under stress; mental or emotional stability composure, calm, calmness
2236 espouse v. to make one's own; adopt or embrace, as a cause; to marry embrace, approve, advocate, support, marry
2237 insidious adj. working or spreading in a hidden and usually injurious way; treacherous; crafty pernicious, surreptitious, treacherous, perfidious
2238 bulwark n. any protection against external danger, injury, or annoyance barricade, rampart, reinforcement, safeguard
2239 fleeting adj. lasting for a markedly brief time evanescent, temporary, cursory, momentary
2240 deflect v. to bend or turn aside; turn from a true course or straight line; swerve ricochet, deviate, diverge, divert
2241 circumspect adj. watchful and discreet; cautious; prudent scrupulous, meticulous, attentive
2242 immaculate adj. completely neat and clean; free from stain or blemish; without fault or error impeccable, flawless, irreproachable
2243 gambit n. a device, action, or opening remark that is calculated to gain an advantage ploy, stratagem, maneuver, artifice
2244 congregate adj. brought together into a group or crowd; verb come together, usually for a purpose accumulated, amassed, assembled, collected
2245 astute adj. of keen penetration or discernment; marked by practical hardheaded intelligence perspicacious, shrewd, clever, discerning, sagacious
2246 connoisseur n. an expert able to appreciate a field; especially in the fine arts specialist, aficionado, devotee, savant
a small, thin, sharp piece of wood, bone, or the like, split or broken off from the main body; sliver, fragment, shatter, split
2247 splinter n.
verb to split or break into fragments
2248 coagulate adj. transformed from a liquid into a soft semisolid or solid mass curdled, clot, solidify, coalesce
2249 append v. to add as a supplement, accessory, or appendix adjoin, affix, annex, attach, fasten
2250 inception n. beginning; start; commencement origin, outset, source, conception
2251 static adj. showing little if any change; not active or moving stationary, unchanging, inactive
2252 discourse n. written or spoken communication or debate discussion, conversation, communication
2253 adherent n. someone who believes and helps to spread the doctrine of another; adj. sticking fast disciple, advocate, devotee, enthusiast
2254 deference n. humble submission and respect respect, complaisance, compliance, reverence
2255 daunting adj. discouraging through fear intimidating, disheartening, discouraging
2256 multitude n. a great number; host collection, congregation, aggregation
2257 hapless adj. deserving or inciting pity; unlucky; luckless; unfortunate miserable, misfortunate, pathetic, piteous
2258 alchemy n. a seemingly magical process of transformation, creation, or combination chemistry, magic
2259 foster v. to promote the growth or development of encourage, nurture, bring up
2260 frank adj. direct and unreserved in speech, straightforward; sincere apparent, blunt, bold, direct, transparent
2261 exonerate v. pronounce not guilty of criminal charges acquit, exonerate, clear, discharge, exculpate
2262 osmosis n. the process of gradual or unconscious assimilation of ideas, knowledge, etc. assimilation, diffusion, passage
2263 effusive adj. extravagantly demonstrative; uttered with unrestrained enthusiasm enthusiastic, ebullient, exuberant
2264 render v. to cause to be or become; make; to do; perform reproduce, represent
2265 collaborate v. work together on a common enterprise of project; cooperate as a traitor join forces, cooperate, get together
2266 convey v. communicate (a message or information); transport or carry to a place impart, transmit, communicate, express, disclose
2267 accord n. to be in agreement or harmony; agree; sympathetic compatibility; concurrence of opinion conformity, accordance, concurrence, harmonize

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2268 dwindle v. become smaller or lose substance diminish, decline, lessen, wane
2269 indiscretion n. lack of good judgment; imprudence. stupidity, faux pas, incaution, injudiciousness
2270 crestfallen adj. brought low in spirit dejected, dispirited, discouraged
2271 pithy adj. concise and full of meaning succinct, significant, meaningful, effective
2272 incessant adj. continuing without pause or interruption perpetual, endless, ceaseless, constant
2273 diffuse adj. spread out over a large area; not concentrated spread, circulate, distributed
2274 truncate adj. to shorten by cutting off a part; cut short abridge, curtail, trim, abbreviate
2275 devotional adj. relating to worship religious, pious, holy
2276 stature n. importance or reputation gained by ability or achievement; a person's natural height reputation, status, prominence, tallness, height
2277 venturesome adj. willing to take risks or embark on difficult or unusual courses of action audacious, daring, adventurous
2278 attain v. to reach, achieve, or accomplish; gain; obtain fulfill, acquire, procure, succeed
2279 dilapidated adj. in deplorable condition bedraggled, broken-down, derelict, ramshackle
an example serving as a model; prototype, epitome, archetype, criterion, standard,
2280 paradigm n.
the generally accepted perspective of a particular discipline at a given time exemplar
2281 seize v. to take hold of suddenly or forcibly; understand clearly and completely clutch, grab, appropriate, apprehend
2282 efface v. to wipe out; do away with; remove completely from recognition or memory obliterate, eliminate, expunge, delete
2283 injunction n. an authoritative warning or order prohibition, admonition, mandate, command
2284 irrevocable adj. incapable of being retracted or taken back permanent, inevitable, established
the male head of a family or tribal line; master, founder, ancestor, architect, creator
2285 patriarch n.
a person regarded as the father or founder of an order, class, etc.
being or characteristic of or appropriate to everyday language; common, indigenous, informal, ordinary
2286 vernacular adj.
noun the everyday speech of the people (as distinguished from literary language)
2287 frugal adj. economical in use or expenditure; prudently saving or sparing; not wasteful parsimonious, thrifty, economical
2288 rile v. to irritate or vex exasperate, aggravate, irk, chafe
2289 corpulent adj. excessively fat obese, weighty, rotund
(zoology) sensory appendages on the heads of insects, crustaceans, and some other arthropods;
2290 antennae n.
a rod, wire, or other device used to transmit or receive radio or television signals
2291 subsidence n. a gradual sinking to a lower level; an abatement in intensity or degree subsiding, remission, abatement, cave in
2292 reaffirm v. state again as a fact; assert again strongly acknowledge, advance, advocate, affirm
2293 aftermath n. the consequences or outcome of an event (especially a catastrophic event) consequence, outcome, impact
2294 aspiration n. strong desire, longing, or aim; ambition; a goal or objective desired yearning, craving, ambition, objective
2295 nostalgia n. longing for something past longing, reminiscence, yearning
2296 swift adj. moving or capable of moving with great speed or velocity; fleet; rapid expeditious, speedy, sudden, precipitate
2297 relinquish v. to renounce or surrender; to give up; to let go surrender, renounce, abdicate, withdraw, yield
2298 nonchalant adj. coolly unconcerned, indifferent, or unexcited; casual casual, insouciant, dispassionate, lackadaisical
2299 balm n. any of various oily, fragrant, resinous substances, often of medicinal value salve, lotion, medicine, compound
2300 cathartic n. the purging of the emotions or relieving of emotional tensions evacuant, purgative, releasing, cleaning

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2301 equivocate v. be deliberately ambiguous or unclear in order to mislead or withhold information prevaricate, evade, stall, dodge
a quality, character, characteristic, or property; characteristic, idiosyncrasy, assign to, ascribe to
2302 attribute n.
verb regard something as being caused by (someone or something)
2303 plunder n. goods or money obtained illegally; verb steal goods; take as spoils despoil, loot, reave, strip, rifle, ransack, pillage
2304 weary adj. physically and mentally fatigued enervated, debilitated, disheartened, exasperated
2305 predisposed adj. to give an inclination or tendency to beforehand partial, affect, bend, bias, susceptible
lose clarity or turn aside especially from the main subject of attention wander, depart, ramble, stray, veer
2306 digress v. or course of argument in writing, thinking, or speaking;
wander from a direct or straight course
2307 inordinate adj. beyond normal limits; immoderate; excessive superfluous, exorbitant, unreasonable
2308 propensity n. a disposition to behave in a certain way; a natural inclination or tendency predisposition, proclivity, tendency, aptness
2309 enrich v. make better or improve in quality; make wealthy or richer adorn, aggrandize, ameliorate, augment, build
2310 repulse v. force or drive back; cause to move back by force or influence; be repellent to; cause aversion in rejection, rebuff, spurn, shun
2311 intercede v. act between parties with a view to reconciling differences mediate, intermediate, liaise, arbitrate, reconcile
2312 underdog n. one at a disadvantage and expected to lose bottom dog, dark horse, longshot
2313 nebulous adj. lacking definition or definite content; lacking definite form or limits hazy, vague, indistinct, indefinite, ambiguous
2314 adroit adj. quick or skillful or adept in action or thought clever, ingenious, dexterous, cunning, proficient
2315 competent adj. adequate for the purpose; properly or sufficiently qualified or capable or efficient adapted, adequate, appropriate
difficult to work or manipulate; difficult to use or handle or manage bulky, unmanageable, clumsy, cumbersome
2316 unwieldy adj.
because of size or weight or shape; lacking grace in movement or posture
2317 vivacious adj. vigorous and animated; lively vibrant, spirited, brisk
2318 fluent adj. spoken or written with ease; flowing easy, effortless, natural, smooth
2319 gratis adj. given or done for nothing; free complimentary, gratuitous
2320 shroud n. something that covers or conceals like a garment; verb to cover; hide from view cloak, screen, veil, hide, ensconce
a mechanism that can move automatically; computerization, mechanization, industrialization
2321 automaton n.
someone who acts or responds in a mechanical or apathetic way
2322 dolt n. a person who is not very bright stupid, simpleton, fool, dope
2323 rapture n. a state of elated bliss; a state of being carried away by overwhelming emotion exhilaration, jubilation, bliss, exaltation
2324 revoke v. to take back or withdraw; annul, cancel, or reverse retract, recall, nullify, countermand
2325 dishearten v. to depress the hope, courage, or spirits of; discourage dismay, daunt, deject, dispirit
2326 posthumous adj. occurring or coming into existence after a person's death post-mortem, post-obituary
2327 formidable adj. inspiring fear; extremely impressive in strength or excellence dreadful, intimidating, threatening, impressive
2328 matriculate n. someone who has been admitted to a college or university; verb enroll as a student enter, join, register
2329 depreciate v. to reduce the purchasing value of (money); to represent as of little value or merit; belittle deteriorate, deprecate, denigrate, disparage, decry
2330 tout v. to describe or advertise boastfully; publicize or promote; praise extravagantly praise, promote, proclaim, herald
2331 archetype n. an original model on which something is patterned original, prototype, paradigm, ideal, model, pilot

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 an utterance or discourse by a person who is talking to himself or herself monologue, discourse, speech
2332 soliloquy n.
or is disregardful of or oblivious to any hearers present; the act of talking while or as if alone
2333 compounded adj. composed of two or more parts, elements, or ingredients amalgamated, synthesized
2334 incline v. have a tendency or disposition to do or be something tend, lean, prefer, favor
2335 taxing adj. wearingly burdensome onerous, demanding, difficult, oppressive
2336 presage n. a sign or warning that something, typically something bad, will happen omen, portent, prognostic, premonition
2337 ruminate v. reflect deeply on a subject; chew on contemplate, meditate, ponder, excogitate
the original or model on which something is based or formed; predecessor, forerunner, precursor, archetype
2338 prototype n.
a standard or typical example
2339 veneer n. an attractive appearance that disguises someone or something's true nature or feelings façade, semblance, guise, cover
2340 flounder v. to struggle with stumbling or plunging movements falter, waver, muddle, blunder
mental or emotional strain; intense, suppressed suspense, anxiety, or excitement; apprehension, uneasiness, suspense, hostility,
2341 tension n.
a strained relationship agitation
2342 amenable adj. (of a person) open and responsive to suggestion; easily persuaded or controlled agreeable, submissive, tractable
to be widespread or current; exist everywhere or generally; predominate, triumph, overcome
2343 prevail v.
to be or prove superior in strength, power, or influence
2344 desiccate adj. lacking vitality or spirit; lifeless; verb lose water or moisture; to dry thoroughly exsiccate, deplete, wither, drain
2345 complacent adj. showing smug or uncritical satisfaction with oneself or one's achievements smug, unbothered, untroubled, satisfied
2346 enmity n. a feeling or condition of hostility; a state of deep-seated ill-will malevolence, hostility, ill will, antagonism
2347 ingrate n. a person who shows no gratitude ungrateful, thankless
2348 inert adj. slow and apathetic; unable to move or resist motion sluggish, lifeless, torpid, indifferent, neutral
2349 reckless adj. marked by defiant disregard for danger or consequences; characterized by careless unconcern foolhardy, rash, heedless, incautious, negligent
2350 covet v. wish, long, or crave for (something, especially the property of another person) desire, long for, envy
a file or line, especially of people waiting their turn; line, list, file, train
2351 queue n.
an ordered list of tasks to be performed or messages to be transmitted
2352 paradox n. (logic) a statement that contradicts itself contradiction, opposite, inconsistency
2353 parable n. a short moral story (often with animal characters) fable, allegory, apologue, tale
2354 severity n. harshness, sternness, or rigor; intensity or sharpness, as of cold or pain austerity, rigor, cruelty, sternness
2355 disreputable adj. lacking respectability in character or behavior or appearance disgraceful, ignoble, unprincipled, contemptible
2356 ostracize v. avoid speaking to or dealing with; expel from a community or group exclude, expel, shun, snub
2357 illuminate v. make free from confusion or ambiguity; make clear; make lighter or brighter elucidate, enlighten, clarify
2358 acme n. the highest level or degree attainable; the highest stage of development; the highest point culmination, climax, zenith, summit, optimum
2359 salvage v. to save from shipwreck, fire, etc. retrieve, recover, rescue
2360 epitome n. a person or thing that is a perfect example of a particular quality or type prototype, paradigm, personification, embodiment
2361 atone v. make amends or reparation repent, expiate, redress, compensate
design or provide with a form that presents very little resistance to a flow of air or water, smooth, slick, clean, sleek, trim, efficient
2362 streamline v.
increasing speed and ease of movement; to alter in order to make more efficient or simple

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2363 contemporary adj. existing, occurring, or living at the same time, belonging to the same time simultaneous, concomitant, concurrent, attendant
2364 unequivocal adj. unambiguous; clear; having only one possible meaning or interpretation straightforward, unambiguous, direct, obvious
2365 toxic adj. acting as or having the effect of a poison; poisonous poisonous, noxious, virulent, pernicious
2366 perplexing adj. lacking clarity of meaning; causing confusion confusing, puzzling, bewildering
2367 compassion n. the humane quality of understanding the suffering of others and wanting to help pity, benevolence, kindness, consideration
a short popular saying, usually of unknown and ancient origin, adage, dictum, motto, aphorism, repartee
2368 proverb n.
that expresses effectively some commonplace truth or useful thought
2369 sobriety n. abstaining from excess; moderation in or abstinence from alcohol or other drugs temperance, soberness, moderation
2370 docile adj. willing to be taught or led or supervised or directed; easily handled or managed teachable, tractable, complacent, manageable
2371 deploy v. to distribute systematically or strategically; place troops or weapons in battle formation position, arrange, display, dispose, utilize
2372 champion n. someone who fights for a cause; verb defend; support advocate, supporter, defender, proponent
2373 sierra n. a chain of hills or mountains
2374 aversion n. a feeling of intense dislike; the act of turning yourself (or your gaze) away dissatisfaction, abomination, reluctance
2375 cannibalistic adj. characterized by the eating of the flesh of an animal by another animal of its own kind anthropophagous, savage
2376 evenhanded adj. fair and impartial in treatment or judgment impartial, equitable, unbiased
2377 imperial adj. of, like, or pertaining to an empire domineering, sovereign, majestic
2378 garrulous adj. excessively talkative in a rambling, roundabout manner, especially about trivial matters loquacious, talkative, verbose, prolix
2379 voluminous adj. large in number or quantity (especially of discourse) copious, expansive, extensive, ample
2380 cower v. show submission or fear; crouch or curl up cringe, tremble, recoil, flinch
2381 jovial adj. full of or showing high-spirited merriment gay, jocund, jolly, merry, mirthful
advice; opinion or instruction given in directing the judgment or conduct of another; recommendation, suggestion, consultation, advise
2382 counsel n.
verb give advice to
2383 topography n. precise detailed study of the surface features of a region terrain, area, territory, province, contour
2384 unerring adj. not liable to error trustworthy, impeccable, infallible, reliable
2385 immobility n. the quality of not moving; remaining in place stationary, steadfast, stolid, stagnant
2386 cacophony n. loud confusing disagreeable sounds; a loud harsh or strident noise clamor, discord, noise
2387 mischance n. a mishap or misfortun catastrophe, misfortune, accident, calamity
an act dividing a voting area so as to give your own party an unfair advantage;
2388 gerrymander n.
verb divide unfairly and to one's advantage; of voting districts
2389 depleted adj. having resources completely exhausted; no longer sufficient drain, reduce, consume, wasted
a large-scale public exhibition or show, as of art or manufactured products; exhibition, expo, demonstration, presentation
2390 exposition n.
the act of expounding, setting forth, or explaining
2391 prescient adj. perceiving the significance of events before they occur judicious, foresighted, discerning
a refund of some fraction of the amount paid; verb to allow as a discount; reduction, discount, abatement
2392 rebate n.
to deduct (a certain amount), as from a total
2393 mitigate v. make less severe or harsh; lessen or to try to lessen the seriousness or extent of extenuate, palliate, mollify, placate, alleviate
2394 grievous adj. causing or marked by grief or anguish; causing fear or anxiety by threatening great harm heartrending, grave, distressing, lamentable

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2395 dub v. give a nickname to nickname, title, designate
2396 mortality n. the state or condition of being subject to death dying, death, passing
2397 temporize v. to be indecisive or evasive to gain time or delay acting hedge, stall, equivocate, delay
2398 subdue v. to conquer and bring into subjection; to overpower by superior force; render submissive subjugate, overpower, suppress, discipline
2399 florid adj. having a red or flushed complexion; elaborately or excessively ornamented ruddy, sanguine, flamboyant, grandiloquent
2400 autonomous adj. acting independently or having the freedom to do so self-directed, self-reliant, independent
2401 apparition n. a supernatural appearance of a person or thing, especially a ghost phantom, phantasm, shadow, specter, illusion
2402 repugnant adj. offensive to the mind abhorrent, detestable, obscene, repulsive
2403 enumerate v. specify individually; determine the number or amount of recite, itemize, count, number, numerate
2404 consensus n. agreement in the judgment or opinion reached by a group as a whole accord, concord, concurrence, consent
2405 foreshadow v. to show or indicate beforehand; prefigure forecast, foretell, indicate, portend
2406 depravity n. a corrupt or degenerate act or practice; moral perversion turpitude, corruption, degeneracy, depravation
2407 boor n. a crude uncouth ill-bred person lacking culture or refinement peasant, barbarian, brute, buffoon
2408 grandiloquent adj. puffed up with vanity; lofty in style pompous, bombastic, pretentious
2409 implausible adj. having a quality that provokes disbelief; highly imaginative but unlikely farfetched, unbelievable, improbable
2410 verge n. the limit beyond which something happens or changes brink, threshold, boundary
2411 sycophant n. a person who tries to please someone in order to gain a personal advantage toady, minion, flatterer, fan
2412 pinpoint adj. exact; precise; noun a tiny spot or sharp point; verb to locate or describe exactly or precisely spot, localize, distinguish, identify
2413 ruffian n. a tough, lawless person; roughneck brute, tough, knave, rogue, delinquent
2414 prerogative n. a right reserved by a particular person or group (especially a hereditary or official right) privilege, perquisite, exclusive right
2415 derelict adj. left or deserted, as by the owner or guardian; abandoned; in deplorable condition delinquent, neglectful, irresponsible, dilapidated
providing or serving for the time being only; dependent, temporary, ephemeral
2416 provisional adj.
existing only until permanently or properly replaced; temporary
2417 inclement adj. not kind or merciful; (of the weather, the elements, etc.) severe, rough, or harsh ruthless, cruel, callous, violent
2418 finicky adj. difficult to please exacting, demanding, meticulous
2419 pretense n. pretending or feigning; make-believe; a false show of something sham, fabrication, deception, deceit
relatively long in duration; verb to draw out or lengthen, continue, lengthen, unmitigated, unyielding
2420 protracted adj.
especially in time; extend the duration of; prolong
2421 impunity n. exemption from punishment or loss permission, exception, exemption, privilege
2422 desolate adj. barren or laid waste; devastated; deprived or destitute of inhabitants; deserted miserable, abandoned, ravaged, uninhabited
2423 anonymity n. the state or quality of being anonymous obscureness, namelessness, inconspicuousness
2424 evangelical adj. marked by ardent or zealous enthusiasm for a cause, especially religious evangelistic, religious, pious
a difference between conflicting facts or claims or opinions; disagreement, divergence, variance, inconsistency
2425 discrepancy n.
an event that departs from expectations
2426 prescience n. the power to foresee the future prediction, presage, foresight, omniscience
2427 incriminate v. to accuse of or present proof of a crime or fault; to involve in an accusation allege, attack, blame, charge, frame
2428 extravagance n. excessive spending; the trait of spending extravagantly; unrestrained or fantastic excess expenditure, lavishness, profusion, squander

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2429 conciliator n. someone who tries to bring peace mediator, tactician, arbitrator
2430 invoke v. to call for with earnest desire; ask for aid or protection appeal, raise, conjure, request, evoke, beseech
2431 forte n. something at which a person excels; strong point strong suit, specialty, strong point, strength
a concentrated artillery bombardment over a wide area; a concentrated outpouring, bombardment, stream, deluge, plethora, spate
2432 barrage n.
as of questions or blows; verb bombard (someone) with something
2433 temporal adj. of this earth or world; enduring for a time only; not eternal worldly, transient, evanescent, ephemeral
2434 evanescent adj. tending to vanish, fade away temporary, ephemeral, fleeting, evanescent
2435 erroneous adj. containing or characterized by error inaccurate, fallacious, mistaken, false
2436 rack v. to torture; distress acutely; torment distress, afflict, agonize
2437 indulgent adj. having or indicating a tendency to be overly generous to or lenient with someone lenient, soft, permissive, complaisant
2438 convergence n. the act of meeting in a point or line converging, overlap, intersection, concurrence
2439 tranquil adj. free from commotion or tumult; peaceful; quiet; calm peaceful, reasonable, comforting, easygoing
2440 prudent adj. careful and sensible; marked by sound judgment discerning, judicious, sagacious, circumspect
2441 stockpile n. a storage pile accumulated for future use; something kept back or saved for future use accumulation, inventory, surplus, reserve
2442 precarious adj. not secure; dependent on chance; uncertain unstable, shaky, parlous, perilous
2443 reminisce v. recall the past remember, recollect, muse, retrospect
2444 burgeon v. grow and flourish bloom, expand, flourish, thrive, prosper
2445 recrimination n. an accusation in response to one from someone else countercharge, retaliation, accusation
2446 decode v. to translate (data or a message) from a code into the original language or form translate, interpret, crack, solve
2447 synthesis n. the combination of ideas into a complex whole; a complex whole formed by combining amalgamation, composite, integration, unification
a deliberate discourteous act (usually as an expression of anger or disapproval); rejection, repudiate, slight, snub, repulse, repel, fight off,
2448 rebuff n.
an instance of driving away or warding off drive back
2449 abate v. become less in amount or intensity; make less active or intense let up, slack, dwindle, reduce, diminish
2450 pariah n. a person who is rejected (from society or home) outcast, castaway, outsider, exile
(physics) the tendency of a body to maintain is state of rest or uniform motion torpor, inactivity, lassitude, laziness
2451 inertia n.
unless acted upon by an external force; a disposition to remain inactive or inert
2452 engulf v. flow over or cover completely; engross (oneself) fully envelop, inundate, deluge, immerse
2453 cleave v. to adhere closely; stick; cling ; separate or cut with a tool, such as a sharp instrument attach, remain, separate, dissect
2454 undertake v. to take upon oneself, as a task, performance; to promise, agree, or obligate oneself commit, endeavor, initiate, pledge
2455 unruly adj. of persons; noisy and lacking in restraint or discipline; unwilling to submit to authority insubordinate, recalcitrant, obstreperous
2456 delve v. to carry on intensive and thorough research for data, information, or the like; investigate investigate, research, examine
to release the air or gas from; to depress or reduce (a person or a person's ego, hopes, spirits, etc.); collapse, decrease, depreciate, diminish
2457 deflate v.
to reduce (currency, prices, etc.) from an inflated condition
2458 increment n. the amount by which something increases augmentation, increase, addition, supplement
2459 zealous adj. marked by active interest and enthusiasm enthusiastic, eager, fervid, intense, passionate
2460 retribution n. the act of correcting for your wrongdoing; a justly deserved penalty; taking revenge retaliation, punishment, vengeance
2461 patronize v. be a regular customer or client of; treat condescendingly frequent, be a client, snub

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2462 blunder n. an embarrassing mistake; verb commit a faux pas or a fault or make a serious mistake error, oversight, stumble, faux pas, mess up
2463 amalgamate adj. joined together into a whole; verb to bring or combine together or with something else coalesced, consolidated, fused, mix
2464 recluse adj. withdrawn from society; seeking solitude; noun one who lives in solitude withdrawn, hermit, solitary, troglodyte
2465 sedentary adj. requiring sitting or little activity motionless, lazy, stationary, torpid
one who precedes you in time (as in holding a position or office); antecedent, forerunner, precursor, former
2466 predecessor n.
something succeeded or replaced by something else
2467 backlash n. a strong or violent reaction, as to some social or political change recoil, repercussion, reaction, retaliation
2468 marginal adj. at the outer or lower limits; minimal for requirements; almost insufficient insignificant, negligible, minimal
2469 rash adj. acting or tending to act too hastily or without due consideration. hasty, impetuous, venturous, incautious
2470 acclamation n. a loud shout or other demonstration of welcome, goodwill, or approval approbation, adulation, acclaim
2471 demeanor n. (behavioral attributes) the way a person behaves toward other people demeanor, behavior, behavior, conduct
2472 jubilation n. the utterance of sounds expressing great joy exultation, rejoicing, celebration
2473 inimitable adj. defying imitation; matchless unique, unparalleled, unmatched, peerless
2474 acrid adj. sharp or biting to the taste or smell; bitterly pungent; irritating to the eyes, nose, etc. acrimonious, trenchant, pungent, cutting
2475 breach n. the act or a result of breaking; an infraction or violation, as of a law, trust, faith, or promise fracture, infraction, violation
2476 covenant n. a signed written agreement between two or more parties (nations) to perform some action transaction, arrangement, commitment
2477 subtle adj. fine or delicate in meaning or intent; difficult to perceive or understand indistinct, tricky, slick, sly
deceitfulness in speech or conduct, as by speaking or acting deceit, deception, fraud, guile
2478 duplicity n.
in two different ways to different people concerning the same matter; double-dealing
any mark or special indication of genuineness, good quality, trademark, token, distinction, feature
2479 hallmark n.
etc.; any distinguishing feature or characteristic
2480 rogue n. a deceitful and unreliable scoundrel; a playfully mischievous person knave, rascal, rapscallion, villain, trickster
2481 rehabilitation v. to restore to a condition of good health, ability to work, or the like improvement, recovery, repair, restore
2482 innocuous adj. not injurious to physical or mental health; not causing disapproval harmless, unobjectionable, innocent
2483 despondent adj. feeling or showing profound hopelessness, dejection, discouragement, or gloom discouraged, despairing, sorrowful
2484 intimate adj. marked by close acquaintance, association, or familiarity affectionate, experienced, confidential
2485 revolt v. to break away from or rise against constituted authority, as by open rebellion revolution, overthrow, rebellion
according to law; in accordance with established rules, principles, legal, licit, sanctioned, valid
2486 legitimate adj.
or standards; reasonable, sensible, or valid
to fix into a surrounding mass; to surround tightly or firmly; to incorporate fix, enclose, envelop, ingrain
2487 embed v.
or contain as an essential part or characteristic
prominence, distinctness, or vividness due to contrast; mitigation, assuagement, comfort
2488 relief n.
alleviation, ease, or deliverance through the removal of pain, distress, oppression, etc.
2489 plod v. to walk heavily or move laboriously; to work with constant and monotonous perseverance trudge, drudge, grind
2490 extensive adj. of great extent; wide; broad; far-reaching; comprehensive extended, large, vast, considerable, thorough
2491 unjust adj. lacking in fairness partial, unfair, prejudiced, biased
2492 commensurate adj. having the same extent or duration; corresponding in degree, amount, or size equivalent, consistent, compatible

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2493 estimable adj. worthy of esteem; deserving respect or admiration reputable, respectable, laudable, meritorious
2494 vainglorious adj. boastful; ostentatious pretentious, egotistical, conceited, cavalier
2495 foretell v. to tell of beforehand; predict; prophesy forecast, foretell, indicate, portend, presage
2496 undistinguished adj. not particularly good or bad; without distinction ordinary, common, unexceptional
2497 ineffectual adj. having no effect or an inadequate effect; unavailing; futile ineffective, fruitless, pointless
2498 electrify v. to excite greatly; thrill stir, rouse, dazzle, invigorate
2499 unflagging adj. not declining in strength or vigor; tireless indefatigable, assiduous, persevering
2500 reluctance n. unwillingness; disinclination objection, doubt, qualm
2501 recompense v. to repay; reward, as for service, aid, etc.; to pay or give compensation for reimburse, remunerate, recoup
2502 negativism n. pessimistic attitude; a tendency to be or a state of being unconstructively critical pessimism, cynicism, hopelessness
2503 optimism n. the tendency to expect the best and see the best in all things hopefulness, cheerfulness, confidence
2504 qualify v. to modify or limit in some way; make less strong or positive narrow, restrict, modify
2505 indignation n. strong displeasure at something considered unjust, offensive, insulting, or base resentment, exasperation, wrath, ire
a temporary falling or slipping from a previous standard; a slip or error, often of a trivial sort; decline, deterioration, descent, negligence, degeneration
2506 lapse n. a gradual decline or a drop to a lower degree, condition, or state; a moral fall;
an interval or passage of time
2507 apologetic adj. expressing or anxious to make apology; protecting or defending in speech or writing penitent, contrite, regretful, remorseful
2508 heighten v. to make or become high or higher; to make or become more extreme or intense increase, elevate, amplify, strengthen
2509 neglect n. lack of due care or attention; verb to fail to give due care, attention, or time to negligence, ignore, desert, disregard
2510 anxiety n. distress or uneasiness caused by fear of danger or misfortune; earnest but tense desire fear, foreboding, worry, disquiet, apprehension
2511 collegiality n. cooperative interaction among colleagues
2512 essential adj. absolutely necessary; basic; fundamental indispensable, quintessential, basic, inherent
2513 marginalize v. make seem unimportant; push out of the mainstream diminish, depreciate, trivialize
2514 elective adj. of or based on selection by vote; open to choice; optional electoral, voluntary, discretionary
2515 enhance v. to raise to a higher degree; intensify; magnify elevate, strengthen, aggrandize
2516 spite n. maliciousness involving the desire to harm another; venomous ill will malevolence, rancor, maliciousness, venom
2517 routine adj. dull or uninteresting; commonplace; noun a usual or regular method of procedure habitual, ordinary, typical, quotidian, procedure
2518 lighthearted adj. carefree; cheerful cheery, joy, blithe, jovial, jocund
2519 uneasy adj. uncomfortable in body or mind restless, disturbed, perturbed, anxious
2520 fraternize v. to associate on friendly terms socialize, mingle, mix, consort
2521 guarded adj. cautious; careful; prudent wary, watchful, vigilant, circumspect
2522 thin-skinned adj. sensitive to criticism, reproach, or rebuff; easily offended touchy, squeamish, sensitive, delicate
2523 hypersensitive adj. having unduly vulnerable feelings; allergic to a substance to which persons do not normally react sensitive, soft, delicate, susceptible
2524 terrestrial adj. of or relating to the earth; of or belonging to the land as opposed to the sea or air terrene, earthly, worldly, secular
conceived or appearing as if conceived by an unrestrained imagination; odd and remarkable; bizarre, grotesque, whimsical, imaginative, preposterous,
2525 fantastic adj. fanciful or capricious; imaginary or groundless in not being based on reality; exorbitant, excellent
very large or extreme; very good

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 free from injury, damage, defect, disease, etc.; financially safe or stable; unharmed, whole, solvent, valid, rational, logical
2526 sound adj. competent, sensible, or valid; of substantial or enduring character;
uninterrupted and untroubled; vigorous, thorough, or severe
2527 phenomenon n. a fact, occurrence, or circumstance observed or observable; any remarkable occurrence or person event, incident, spectacle, marvel, miracle
anything presented to the sight or view, esp. something of a striking marvel, wonder, sight, show, phenomenon
2528 spectacle n. or impressive kind of public display
esp. a showy or ceremonial one; a thing or person seen, esp. an unusual or ridiculous one
2529 codify v. to organize or collect together (laws, rules, procedures, etc.) into a system classify, catalog, order, organize
2530 proxy n. a person authorized to act on behalf of someone else; agent representative, intermediary, surrogate, substitute
2531 unblemished adj. completely clean; completely flawless impeccable, flawless, irreproachable, pristine
2532 barbarism n. a brutal, coarse, or ignorant act; an uncivilized state or condition savagery, crudity, inhumanity
2533 humanism n. any system or mode of thought or action in which human interests, values, and dignity predominate civilization, society, culture, lifestyle
2534 upheaval n. strong or violent change or disturbance, as in a society disruption, disorder, turmoil
2535 illegitimate adj. forbidden by law; illegal; contrary to logic illegal, illicit, invalid
2536 earnest adj. serious in intention, purpose, or effort; showing sincerity of intention; seriously important fervent, zealous, purposeful, industrious
2537 timeliness adj. at the right or an opportune or appropriate time opportune, favorable, suitable
2538 scapegoat n. a person or group made to bear the blame for others or to suffer in their place fall guy, sacrifice, victim
2539 practitioner n. a person who performs a profession or art specialist, professional, master
2540 weighty adj. important or momentous; having or exerting influence, power, etc.; burdensome considerable, significant, grave, consequential
the trait of lacking restraint or control; a feeling of extreme emotional intensity; unconstraint, give up, forsake
2541 abandon n.
verb stop maintaining or insisting on
2542 allude v. make a more or less disguised reference to imply, insinuate, point, suggest, cite
2543 autocrat n. a cruel and oppressive dictator tyrant, despot
2544 domineer v. rule or exercise power over (somebody) in a cruel and autocratic manner tyrannize, control
2545 forced adj. made necessary by an unexpected situation or emergency; compelled constrained, strained, unexpected
2546 inviolable adj. must be kept sacred; incapable of being transgressed or dishonored absolute, sacrosanct, inalienable, secure
2547 monotonous adj. tediously repetitious or lacking in variety; sounded or spoken in an unvarying tone boring, humdrum, flat, dull
2548 shelve v. hold back to a later time postpone, table, defer, put off
2549 deceit n. the quality of being fraudulent; a misleading falsehood deception, dissembling, fraud, misrepresentation
2550 interweave v. to become woven together, interlaced, or intermingled interlace, combine, mix
2551 malicious adj. intentionally harmful; spiteful malevolent, malignant, evil, wicked, pernicious
2552 parity n. equality, as in amount, status, or character symmetry, equality
2553 savor v. taste appreciatively; to perceive by taste or smell, especially with relish relish, enjoy, taste
2554 suspend v. to hang by attachment to something above; make inoperative or stop; hang freely set aside, freeze, hold in place
2555 willing adj. disposed or inclined toward; not brought about by coercion or force unforced, uncoerced
2556 synthesize v. combine so as to form a more complex, product incorporate, amalgamate, combine, blend

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 abusive or venomous language used to express blame or censure or bitter deep-seated ill will; vituperation, disdain, contempt, hostility
2557 vitriol n.
a highly corrosive acid; verb subject to bitter verbal abuse
a person who tends to raise fear or worry, especially without sufficient reason, pessimist, scaremonger
2558 alarmist n.
as by exaggerating dangers or prophesying calamities
2559 fulfilling adj. satisfying satisfying, accomplished, conclusive
2560 perennial adj. recurring again and again; lasting an indefinitely long time; suggesting self-renewal recurrent, repeated
2561 severe adj. very bad in degree or extent; unsparing and uncompromising in discipline or judgment spartan, grievous, serious
2562 recruit n. any new member or supporter; verb cause to assemble or enlist enlistee, enroll, enter
2563 aground adj. on a shore or reef; adv. with the bottom lodged on the ground ashore, marooned, stranded, wrecked, foundered
2564 appall v. fill with apprehension or alarm; cause to be unpleasantly surprised; strike with disgust dismay, alarm, horrify, disgust
2565 dissuasive adj. deterring from action convincing against
2566 empathize v. be understanding of sympathize, understand
2567 savvy n. the cognitive condition of someone who understands; verb get the meaning of something understanding, comprehension
arrogant; befitting or characteristic of those who incline to social exclusiveness arrogant, elitist, supercilious
2568 snobbish adj.
and who reject the advances of people considered inferior
2569 compromising adj. making or willing to make concessions; vulnerable to danger especially of discredit or suspicion conciliatory, flexible
2570 perplex v. be a mystery or bewildering to; make more complicated vex, bewilder, puzzle, stupefy, confound, nonplus
remorse caused by feeling responsible for an offence; remorse, regret, penitence
2571 guilt n.
the state of having committed an offense
marked by deliberate deceptiveness especially by pretending one set of feelings deceitful, double-dealing, dishonest, mendacious
2572 duplicitous adj.
and acting under the influence of another
2573 model adj. worthy of imitation; noun the act of representing something (usually on a smaller scale) example, paragon, representation
2574 inspirational adj. imparting a divine influence on the mind and soul motivational, instructive, artistic
2575 involved adj. very intricate or complex; entangled or hindered; committed or engaged complex, convoluted, byzantine, tangled, tortuous
2576 internalize v. incorporate within oneself; make subjective or personal embody, incarnate, incorporate, personalize
2577 autobiographical adj. marked by or dealing with one's own experiences or life history personal, reflective
to render motionless, as with a fixed stare or by arousing terror or awe; attract; transfix, grip, spellbind, enamor, capture, amaze
2578 fascinate v.
cause to be enamored; cause to be interested or curious
2579 feigned adj. not genuine; fake affected, assumed, counterfeit, fabricated, fake
2580 unfailing adj. unceasing; always able to supply more unflagging, foolproof, steadfast, unwavering
2581 pardon n. a warrant granting release from punishment for an offense; the act of excusing a mistake amnesty, forgiveness, excuse, mercy, reprieve
2582 inspired adj. being of surpassing excellence divine, motivated
2583 confrontational adj. tending toward or ready for argument or conflict adversarial, antagonistic, bellicose, pugnacious
2584 tact n. a keen sense of what to say or do to avoid giving offense; skill in dealing with delicate situations common sense, discretion, prudence, sensitivity
arouse hostility or indifference in where there had formerly been love, affection, alienate, disaffect, divorce, antagonize
2585 estrange v.
or friendliness; remove from customary environment or associations
2586 derivation n. the act of obtaining something from a source or origin lineage, ancestry, basis, foundation

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2587 baleful adj. threatening or foreshadowing evil or tragic developments; deadly or sinister menacing, ominous, sinister, threatening, baneful
2588 miscellany n. a collection containing a variety of sorts of things mixture, variety, random things
the state of inactivity following an interruption; the act of apprehending check, halt, stop, stay, catch
2589 arrest n.
(especially apprehending a criminal); verb hold back, as of a danger or an enemy
2590 transport v. to carry away by strong emotion; enrapture; noun the enterprise of moving goods carry, send, ship
2591 abashed adj. feeling or caused to feel uneasy and self-conscious embarrassed, chagrined
2592 unnerved adj. to deprive of courage, strength, determination, or confidence; upset agitated, bewildered, daunted, disheartened
2593 adroitness n. skillful performance or ability without difficulty adeptness, deftness, facility, quickness, skill
2594 exceptional adj. surpassing what is common or usual or expected special, particular, exceeding, prodigious
2595 discipline n. training to act in accordance with rules; subject of study or training correction, subject, field of study
2596 nurture v. help develop; help grow foster, nourish, support
2597 inequity n. injustice by virtue of not conforming with rules or standards unfairness, discrimination, injustice
2598 accelerate v. move faster; cause to move faster advance, expedite, further, hasten, stimulate
an active and efficient cause; capable of producing a certain effect; broker, handler, operative, factor
2599 agent n.
a representative who acts on behalf of other persons or organizations
2600 contemptuous adj. showing or expressing disdain; scornful; disrespectful disdainful, insulting, scornful
2601 indebted adj. owing gratitude or recognition to another for help; under obligation to someone appreciative, beholden, grateful, obliged
2602 notion n. a general inclusive concept; an odd or fanciful or capricious idea assumption, concept, image, impression, opinion
2603 hyperbolic adj. enlarged beyond truth or reasonableness; exaggerated exaggerated, inflated, overstated
2604 unabated adj. continuing at full strength or intensity incessant, persistent, sustained, unflagging
2605 speculative adj. showing curiosity; not based on fact or investigation; not financially safe or secure hypothetical, unproved, unsubstantiated
favoring one person or side over another; oblique, biased, colored, one-sided
2606 slanted adj. verb to have or be influenced by a subjective point of view, bias,
personal feeling or inclination, etc.
2607 anticipation n. something expected (as on the basis of a norm); pleasurable expectation expectancy, prediction, hope, prospect
2608 opportunistic adj. taking immediate advantage, often unethically, of circumstances of possible benefit calculating, scheming, exploitative, conniving
2609 quietude n. peacefulness; tranquility; calmness; stillness calmness, silence, serenity
2610 reverberate v. to reecho or resound; have a long or continuing effect to match with, to feel similarly
2611 milieu n. surroundings, especially of a social or cultural nature surroundings, environment
2612 grumbler n. a person given to excessive complaints and crying and whining whiner, complainer, grouch, curmudgeon
2613 groundbreaker n. someone who helps to open up a new line of research or technology or art pioneer, innovator, trailblazer
2614 infestation n. the state of being invaded or overrun plague, scourge, disease, infection
2615 ornate adj. rich in decorative detail; marked by elaborate rhetoric baroque, embellished, flowery, ornamented
a striking or notable deed; feat; spirited or heroic act; verb to utilize, adventure, deed, feat, manipulate
2616 exploit n.
especially for profit; turn to practical account; to use selfishly for one's own ends
2617 scintillating adj. brilliantly clever; having brief brilliant points or flashes of light; exciting brilliant, dazzling, exciting, lively
2618 prestigious adj. exerting influence by reason of high status; having an illustrious reputation; respected distinguished, illustrious, renowned, reputable

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2619 exercise v. to use or display in one's action or procedure act, action, drill, operation, task
the class of a dated object with reference to era of production or use; superior, choice, classic, prime
2620 vintage n.
a season's yield of wine from a vineyard
2621 antithetical adj. directly opposed or contrasted; opposite contradictory, contrary, converse
2622 misplace v. to place or bestow improperly, unsuitably, or unwisely disorder, forget, refer to inappropriately
extending in the same direction, equidistant at all points, and never converging alongside, similarity
2623 adj.
parallel or diverging; noun something having the property of being analogous to something else
2624 pliability n. adaptability of mind or character; the property of being easily bent without breaking suppleness, bendability, flexibility, elasticity
2625 predestine v. foreordain or determine beforehand; decree or determine beforehand preordain, predetermine, divine will
2626 uncorroborated adj. unsupported by other evidence groundless, unfounded, unjustified, untenable
2627 vigilance n. attentiveness; the process of paying close and continuous attention alertness, caution, diligence, surveillance
2628 wrongheaded adj. misguided and stubborn; perverse contradictory, inconsistent, paradoxical
a defense of some offensive behavior or some failure to keep a promise etc.; excuse, justification, pretext, exculpation
2629 n.
alibi an excuse, especially to avoid blame
2630 self-effacing adj. reluctant to draw attention to yourself; humble humble, reticent, unpretentious, coy
2631 silhouette n. the outline or general shape of something likeness, contour, shadow
2632 curate v. to pull together, sift through, and select for presentation, as music or website content cull, choose, pick
2633 treacherous adj. characterized by faithlessness or readiness to betray trust; traitorous; unstable or insecure tricky, unreliable, betraying
2634 pique v. to excite (interest, curiosity, etc.); to arouse an emotion or provoke to action arouse, stimulate, excite
2635 leverage n. power or ability to act or to influence people, events, decisions, etc.; sway bargaining chip, advantage, clout
2636 clout n. pull; strong influence; muscle, especially political power sway, influence, prestige
2637 mediation n. negotiation to resolve differences conducted by some impartial party negotiation, arbitration, conciliation
2638 precision n. the quality of being reproducible in amount or performance accuracy, correctness, attention to detail
2639 conflicted adj. full of opposing emotions or impulses ambivalent, mixed, hesitant
2640 insincere adj. not honest in the expression of actual feeling; hypocritical disingenuous, dishonest, untruthful
2641 counteract v. oppose and mitigate the effects of by contrary actions cancel out, correct, counterbalance, negate
2642 solidarity n. a union of interests or purposes or sympathies among members of a group unity, agreement, consensus, harmony, teamwork
2643 pressing adj. compelling immediate action important, urgent, compelling, critical
2644 restrain v. hold back; to close within bounds, limit or hold back from movement hold back, confine, constrain, curb, hinder
2645 adversary n. a person, group, or force that opposes or attacks; opponent; enemy; foe opponent, antagonist, rival
2646 intolerable adj. incapable of being put up with unacceptable, unbearable
2647 brawl n. a noisy fight in a crowd; an uproarious party altercation, argument, battle, clash
2648 rigid adj. incapable of or resistant to bending; having a stiff and unyielding frame or structure adamant, definite, fixed, inflexible
2649 freewheeling adj. free of restraints or rules; cheerfully irresponsible autonomous, independent, unrestricted
of or relating to a procedure or procedures, especially of a court of law, legislative body,
2650 procedural adj.
or law enforcement agency
2651 civic adj. of or relating or belonging to a city; of or relating to or befitting citizens as individuals community, civil, national

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2652 overindulge v. to indulge (in something, esp. food or drink) excessively; binge spoil, pamper, go overboard
2653 unmitigated adj. not diminished or moderated in intensity or severity; sometimes used as an intensifier sheer, unadulterated, unqualified
2654 disrepair n. in need of repairs decay, collapse, ruin
2655 retention n. the act or power of remembering things or holding onto them; memory holding, recall, recollection
2656 imposing adj. befitting an eminent or famous person; impressive in appearance impressive, commanding, massive, monumental
2657 irrational adj. not consistent with or using reason illogical, senseless, absurd, foolish
2658 bitter adj. proceeding from or exhibiting great hostility or animosity; expressive of severe grief or regret harsh, biting, hateful, resentful
2659 endow v. give qualities or abilities to bestow, donate, empower
2660 locomotion n. self-propelled movement; the power or ability to move movement, action, mobility
2661 perch n. a high or elevated position, resting place; verb to settle or rest in some elevated position touch down upon, roost, sit on
2662 coarse adj. conspicuously and tastelessly indecent; lacking refinement or cultivation or taste boorish, crass, rude, crude, vulgar
2663 prescribe v. issue commands or orders for require, specify, define
2664 sanity n. soundness of mind and judgment common sense, normality, rationality
2665 confined adj. not free to move about; not invading healthy tissue, as for diseases restrained, restricted, imprisoned
2666 unfounded adj. without a basis in reason or fact baseless, false, unsubstantiated
2667 abysmal adj. extremely or hopelessly bad or severe; so deep as to be unmeasurable; very great; limitless terrible, horrible, bottomless
2668 icky adj. repulsive, distasteful, or disgusting; very bad; soft and sticky disgusting, horrible, nasty
2669 perish v. to die or be destroyed through violence, privation, etc. pass away, die, vanish, demise
2670 immoral adj. deliberately violating accepted principles of right and wrong; morally unprincipled corrupt, indecent, unethical
2671 hazardous adj. involving risk or danger dangerous, unpredictable, perilous, precarious
2672 demographic n. a statistic characterizing human populations (broken down by age or sex or income etc.) statistical, analytical
2673 inversion n. the act of turning inside out; turning upside down; setting on end contradiction, opposite, reversal
2674 secrete v. to discharge, generate, or release give off, emit, perspire, discharge, exude
2675 petty adj. contemptibly narrow in outlook; small and of little importance trivial, insignificant, minor
2676 centerpiece n. the central or most important feature highlight, climax, focal point, heart
2677 promulgate v. put a law into effect by formal declaration; state or announce make known, declare, notify
2678 impart v. tell or deposit (information) knowledge; make known; pass on, of information communicate, pass on, convey
2679 unveil v. remove the cover from; display; reveal disclose, open, divulge
2680 sheer adj. unqualified; utter; complete; transparently thin; diaphanous, as some fabrics; absolute, outright, pure
2681 gross adj. without deductions; total, as the amount of sales, salary, profit, etc.; flagrant and extreme total, whole, aggregate, crude, vulgar
2682 obscene adj. offensive to morality or decency; indecent; depraved indecent, offensive, immoral, crude
2683 unqualified adj. not modified, limited, or restricted in any way; without reservations; not fit; lacking outright, absolute, unconditional, incompetent
2684 overstate v. to say too strongly; exaggerate inflate, overemphasize, magnify
2685 agitate v. to move or force into violent, irregular action; shake or move briskly; disturb or excite disturb, churn, alarm, disconcert
2686 brash adj. impertinent; impudent; tactless; hasty; rash; impetuous impulsive, brazen, bold, cheeky
2687 cavalier adj. given to haughty disregard of others arrogant, condescending, offhand

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2688 console v. to alleviate or lessen the grief, sorrow, or disappointment of; give solace or comfort relieve, comfort, assuage, soothe
2689 contemplative adj. denoting, concerned with, or inclined to meditate or think deeply about something deep in thought, introspective, pensive, reflective
2690 curt adj. brief and to the point abrupt, rude, blunt, brusque, concise
2691 ecstatic adj. a state of sudden, intense, overpowering emotion, usually joy very happy, blissful, elated, euphoric
2692 grave adj. serious or solemn; weighty, momentous, or important threatening, heavy, acute
2693 irate adj. angry; enraged exasperated, furious, incensed
2694 melancholic adj. characterized by great depression of spirits and gloomy forebodings wistful, pensive, depressed
2695 mocking adj. characterized by attacking or treating with ridicule, contempt, or derision derisive, insulting
2696 quarrelsome adj. inclined to argue; contentious disagreeable, belligerent, combative, unruly
2697 reservation n. keeping back, withholding, or setting apart; making an exception or qualification doubt, restriction, skepticism
2698 seductive adj. characterized by leading one astray, as from duty, rectitude, or the like; corrupting alluring, attractive, captivating, charming
2699 assert v. to state with assurance, confidence, or force; state strongly or positively; affirm insist, declare, argue, claim
2700 asset n. a useful and desirable thing or quality; a single item of ownership having exchange value advantage, benefit, resource, property

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