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  1. superior
    of high or superior quality or performance
  2. master
    a person who has general authority over others
  3. professional
    of or relating to or suitable as a profession
  4. overlord
    a person who has general authority over others
  5. dominate
    be in control
  6. control
    power to direct or determine
  7. maestro
    an artist of consummate skill
  8. original
    preceding all others in time or being as first made or performed
  9. creative
    having the ability or power to create
  10. unconventional
    not conventional or conformist
  11. groundbreaking
    the ceremonial breaking of the ground to formally begin a construction project
  12. freehand
    done by hand without mechanical aids or devices
  13. newfangled
    (of a new kind or fashion) gratuitously new
  14. fresh
    recently made, produced, or harvested
  15. advanced
    situated ahead or going before
  16. civilized
    having a high state of culture and development both social and technological
  17. sophisticated
    having or appealing to those having worldly knowledge and refinement and savoir-faire
  18. ripe
    fully developed or matured and ready to be eaten or used
  19. precocious
    characterized by or characteristic of exceptionally early development or maturity (especially in mental aptitude)
  20. high
    (literal meaning) being at or having a relatively great or specific elevation or upward extension (sometimes used in combinations like `knee-high')
  21. maverick
    someone who exhibits great independence in thought and action
  22. freaky
    strange and somewhat frightening
  23. bizarre
    conspicuously or grossly unconventional or unusual
  24. freakish
    conspicuously or grossly unconventional or unusual
  25. eccentric
    conspicuously or grossly unconventional or unusual
  26. brachydactylous
    having abnormally short finger or toes
  27. antidromic
    conducting nerve impulses in a direction opposite to normal
  28. aberrant
    markedly different from an accepted norm
  29. atypical
    not representative of a group, class, or type
  30. vicarious
    experienced at secondhand
  31. perverted
    (used of sexual behavior) showing or appealing to bizarre or deviant tastes
  32. supernormal
    exceeding the normal or average
  33. insane
    afflicted with or characteristic of mental derangement
  34. subnormal
    below normal or average
  35. deviant
    a person whose behavior deviates from what is acceptable especially in sexual behavior
  36. defective
    having a defect
  37. psychology
    the science of mental life
  38. exceptional
    surpassing what is common or usual or expected
  39. immoderate
    beyond reasonable limits
  40. mad
    roused to anger
  41. harebrained
    very foolish
  42. loopy
    informal or slang terms for mentally irregular
  43. nutty
    having the flavor of nuts
  44. wacky
    ludicrous, foolish
  45. nuts
    informal or slang terms for mentally irregular
  46. bats
    informal or slang terms for mentally irregular
  47. kooky
    informal or slang terms for mentally irregular
  48. loony
    informal or slang terms for mentally irregular
  49. whacky
    informal or slang terms for mentally irregular
  50. certifiable
    capable of being guaranteed or certified
  51. certified
    endorsed authoritatively as having met certain requirements
  52. unstable
    subject to change; variable
  53. raving mad
    talking or behaving irrationally
  54. wild
    in a natural state; not tamed or domesticated or cultivated
  55. of unsound mind
    not of sound mind, memory, or understanding; in law, not competent to go to trial
  56. screw-loose
    not behaving normally
  57. screwy
    not behaving normally
  58. amuck
    wildly; without self-control
  59. berserk
    one of the ancient Norse warriors legendary for working themselves into a frenzy before a battle and fighting with reckless savagery and insane fury
  60. amok
    wildly; without self-control
  61. possessed
    influenced or controlled by a powerful force such as a strong emotion
  62. maniclike
    resembling the mania of manic-depressive illness
  63. psychotic
    characteristic of or suffering from psychosis
  64. cracked
    of paint or varnish; having the appearance of alligator hide
  65. haywire
    wire for tying up bales of hay
  66. irrational
    not consistent with or using reason
  67. schizophrenic
    of or relating to or characteristic of schizophrenia
  68. hebephrenic
    suffering from a form of schizophrenia characterized by foolish mannerisms and senseless laughter along with delusions and regressive behavior
  69. logical
    based on known statements or events or conditions
  70. illogical
    lacking in correct logical relation
  71. dianoetic
    proceeding to a conclusion by reason or argument rather than intuition
  72. synthetic
    a compound made artificially by chemical reactions
  73. synthetical
    involving or of the nature of synthesis (combining separate elements to form a coherent whole) as opposed to analysis
  74. lucid
    (of language) transparently clear; easily understandable
  75. legitimate
    based on known statements or events or conditions
  76. coherent
    marked by an orderly, logical, and aesthetically consistent relation of parts
  77. chemical compound
    (chemistry) a substance formed by chemical union of two or more elements or ingredients in definite proportion by weight
  78. linguistics
    the scientific study of language
  79. inflectional
    characterized by inflections indicating grammatical distinctions
  80. polysynthetic
    forming derivative or compound words by putting together constituents each of which expresses a single definite meaning
  81. agglutinative
    united as if by glue
  82. choice
    the act of choosing or selecting
  83. pleasure
    something or someone that provides a source of happiness
  84. delight
    a feeling of extreme pleasure or satisfaction
  85. body process
    an organic process that takes place in the body
  86. organic process
    a process occurring in living organisms
  87. consumption
    the act of consuming something
  88. ingestion
    the process of taking food into the body through the mouth (as by eating)
  89. intake
    an opening through which fluid is admitted to a tube or container
  90. watering
    wetting with water
  91. healing
    the natural process by which the body repairs itself
  92. sex activity
    activities associated with sexual intercourse
  93. reaction
    an idea evoked by some experience
  94. tearing
    marked by extreme intensity of emotions or convictions; inclined to react violently; fervid
  95. release
    grant freedom to; free from confinement
  96. freeing
    the act of liberating someone or something
  97. loose
    not affixed
  98. production
    the act or process of producing something
  99. wares
  100. upshot
    a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
  101. theory of relativity
    (physics) the theory that space and time are relative concepts rather than absolute concepts
  102. physics
    the science of matter and energy and their interactions
  103. skill
    an ability that has been acquired by training
  104. workmanship
    skill in an occupation or trade
  105. craftsmanship
    skill in an occupation or trade
  106. power
    possession of the qualities (especially mental qualities) required to do something or get something done
  107. ability
    the quality of being able to perform; a quality that permits or facilitates achievement or accomplishment
  108. numeracy
    skill with numbers and mathematics
  109. haymaking
    cutting grass and curing it to make hay
  110. face saving
    an act that avoids a loss of face (of dignity or prestige)
  111. masterpiece
    the most outstanding work of a creative artist or craftsman
  112. masterstroke
    an achievement demonstrating great skill or mastery
  113. performance
    the act of performing; of doing something successfully; using knowledge as distinguished from merely possessing it
  114. feat
    a notable achievement
  115. smooth
    having a surface free from roughness or bumps or ridges or irregularities
  116. base on balls
    (baseball) an advance to first base by a batter who receives four balls
  117. functioning
    performing or able to perform its regular function
  118. operative
    effective; producing a desired effect
  119. working
    a mine or quarry that is being or has been worked
  120. running
    the act of running; traveling on foot at a fast pace
  121. up
    spatially or metaphorically from a lower to a higher position
  122. down
    spatially or metaphorically from a higher to a lower level or position
  123. astir
    on the move
  124. prepared
    made ready or fit or suitable beforehand
  125. information processing system
    a machine for performing calculations automatically
  126. upfield
    away from the defending teams' end of the playing field
  127. computing machine
    a machine for performing calculations automatically
  128. sprouted
    (of growing vegetation) having just emerged from the ground
  129. in the lead
    having the leading position or higher score in a contest
  130. aweigh
    (used of an anchor) hanging clear of the bottom
  131. atrip
    (of an anchor) just clear of the bottom
  132. sailing
    the work of a sailor
  133. departure
    the act of departing
  134. soaring
    the activity of flying a glider
  135. moving
    in motion
  136. towering
    of imposing height; especially standing out above others
  137. majestic
    having or displaying great dignity or nobility
  138. noble-minded
    of high moral or intellectual value; elevated in nature or style
  139. idealistic
    of high moral or intellectual value; elevated in nature or style
  140. high-flown
    pretentious (especially with regard to language or ideals)
  141. high-minded
    of high moral or intellectual value; elevated in nature or style
  142. high-sounding
    pretentious (especially with regard to language or ideals)
  143. in high spirits
    happy and excited and energetic
  144. advanced
    situated ahead or going before
  145. high-stepped
    having or moving with a high step
  146. high-stepping
    having or moving with a high step
  147. high-level
    at an elevated level in rank or importance
  148. high gear
    a forward gear with a gear ratio that gives the greatest vehicle velocity for a given engine speed
  149. high up
    at a great altitude
  150. high pressure
  151. high-topped
    (of shoes or boots) having relatively high uppers
  152. altitudinous
    indefinitely high; lofty
  153. profusely
    in an abundant manner
  154. amply
    sufficiently; more than adequately
  155. to the full
    to the greatest degree or extent; completely or entirely; (`full' in this sense is used as a combining form)
  156. brimming
    filled to capacity
  157. heavy
    of comparatively great physical weight or density
  158. booming
    used of the voice
  159. wax
    any of various substances of either mineral origin or plant or animal origin; they are solid at normal temperatures and insoluble in water
  160. beat
    hit repeatedly
  161. wide-cut
    having ample fabric
  162. higher-ranking
    having a higher rank
  163. superior
    of high or superior quality or performance
  164. preeminent
    greatest in importance or degree or significance or achievement
  165. ranking
    position on a scale in relation to others in a sport
  166. higher-ranking
    having a higher rank
  167. dominant
    most frequent or common
  168. olympian
    majestic in manner or bearing; superior to mundane matters
  169. music
    an artistic form of auditory communication incorporating instrumental or vocal tones in a structured and continuous manner
  170. auditory communication
    communication that relies on hearing
  171. auditory sensation
    the subjective sensation of hearing something
  172. acoustic phenomenon
    a physical phenomenon associated with the production or transmission of sound
  173. force
    (physics) the influence that produces a change in a physical quantity
  174. propagation
    the act of producing offspring or multiplying by such production
  175. conductivity
    the transmission of heat or electricity or sound
  176. syzygy
    the straight line configuration of 3 celestial bodies (as the sun and earth and moon) in a gravitational system
  177. fundamental interaction
    (physics) the transfer of energy between elementary particles or between an elementary particle and a field or between fields; mediated by gauge bosons
  178. pressurise
    maintain a certain pressure
  179. pressure sensation
    the somatic sensation that results from applying force to an area of skin
  180. sound pressure
    the difference between the instantaneous pressure at a point in a sound field and the average pressure at that point
  181. blood pressure
    the pressure of the circulating blood against the walls of the blood vessels; results from the systole of the left ventricle of the heart; sometimes measured for a quick evaluation of a person's health
  182. gas pressure
    the pressure exerted by a gas
  183. osmotic pressure
    (physical chemistry) the pressure exerted by a solution necessary to prevent osmosis into that solution when it is separated from the pure solvent by a semipermeable membrane
  184. vapor pressure
    the pressure exerted by a vapor; often understood to mean saturated vapor pressure (the vapor pressure of a vapor in contact with its liquid form)
  185. instantaneous sound pressure
    the difference between the instantaneous pressure at a point in a sound field and the average pressure at that point
  186. intraocular pressure
    pressure exerted by the fluids inside the eyeball; regulated by resistance to the outward flow of aqueous humor
  187. corpuscular-radiation pressure
    the minute pressure exerted on a surface normal to the direction of propagation of a wave
  188. radiation pressure
    the minute pressure exerted on a surface normal to the direction of propagation of a wave
  189. oil pressure
    pressure that keeps oil on the moving parts of an internal-combustion engine
  190. venous pressure
    the pressure exerted on the walls of the veins by the circulating blood
  191. diastolic pressure
    the blood pressure (as measured by a sphygmomanometer) after the contraction of the heart while the chambers of the heart refill with blood
  192. arterial pressure
    the pressure of the circulating blood on the arteries
  193. systolic pressure
    the blood pressure (as measured by a sphygmomanometer) during the contraction of the left ventricle of the heart
  194. supercharge
    increase or raise
  195. boost
    increase
  196. change magnitude
    change in size or magnitude
  197. increment
    the amount by which something increases
  198. decrement
    a process of becoming smaller or shorter
  199. amplification
    addition of extra material or illustration or clarifying detail
  200. gain
    obtain
  201. hike
    walk a long way, as for pleasure or physical exercise
  202. boost
    increase
  203. climb
    go up or advance
  204. move up
    move upward
  205. go up
    move upward
  206. lift
    raise from a lower to a higher position
  207. ascend
    travel up, "We ascended the mountain"
  208. jump
    move forward by leaps and bounds
  209. mount
    go up or advance
  210. wax
    any of various substances of either mineral origin or plant or animal origin; they are solid at normal temperatures and insoluble in water
  211. supermolecule
    any very large complex molecule; found only in plants and animals
  212. macromolecule
    any very large complex molecule; found only in plants and animals
  213. fat
    a soft greasy substance occurring in organic tissue and consisting of a mixture of lipids (mostly triglycerides)
  214. juicy
    full of juice
  215. fatness
    excess bodily weight
  216. backbreaking
    characterized by effort to the point of exhaustion; especially physical effort
  217. massive
    consisting of great mass; containing a great quantity of matter
  218. solid
    not soft or yielding to pressure
  219. instrumentality
    the quality of being instrumental for some purpose
  220. working party
    a group of people working together temporarily until some goal is achieved
  221. general delivery
    the part of a post office that handles mail for persons who call for it
  222. Trojan horse
    a subversive group that supports the enemy and engages in espionage or sabotage; an enemy in your midst
  223. animal
    a living organism characterized by voluntary movement
  224. beast
    a living organism characterized by voluntary movement
  225. brute
    resembling a beast; showing lack of human sensibility
  226. creature
    a living organism characterized by voluntary movement
  227. recreation
    an activity that diverts or amuses or stimulates
  228. hexadecanoic acid
    a saturated fatty acid that is the major fat in meat and dairy products
  229. palmitic acid
    a saturated fatty acid that is the major fat in meat and dairy products
  230. saturated fatty acid
    a fatty acid whose carbon chain cannot absorb any more hydrogen atoms; found chiefly in animal fats
  231. butanoic acid
    an unpleasant smelling fatty acid found especially in butter
  232. butyric acid
    an unpleasant smelling fatty acid found especially in butter
  233. heptadecanoic acid
    a colorless crystalline synthetic fatty acid
  234. margaric acid
    a colorless crystalline synthetic fatty acid
  235. hexanoic acid
    a fatty acid found in animal oils and fats or made synthetically; smells like goats
  236. caproic acid
    a fatty acid found in animal oils and fats or made synthetically; smells like goats
  237. myristic acid
    a saturated fatty acid occurring naturally in animal and vegetable fats
  238. tetradecanoic acid
    a saturated fatty acid occurring naturally in animal and vegetable fats
  239. lauric acid
    a crystalline fatty acid occurring as glycerides in natural fats and oils (especially coconut oil and palm-kernel oil)
  240. dodecanoic acid
    a crystalline fatty acid occurring as glycerides in natural fats and oils (especially coconut oil and palm-kernel oil)
  241. octadecanoic acid
    a waxy saturated fatty acid; occurs widely as a glyceride in animal and vegetable fats
  242. stearic acid
    a waxy saturated fatty acid; occurs widely as a glyceride in animal and vegetable fats
  243. carboxylic acid
    an organic acid characterized by one or more carboxyl groups
  244. elaidic acid
    a monounsaturated fatty acid that has the same structure as oleic acid except that it is a trans fatty acid; the major trans fatty acid in margarine and fried foods
  245. fluosilicic acid
    an unstable poisonous corrosive acid known primarily in the form of its salts
  246. hydrofluosilicic acid
    an unstable poisonous corrosive acid known primarily in the form of its salts
  247. xanthic acid
    any of a class of unstable organic acids containing sulphur
  248. tribasic acid
    an acid containing three replaceable hydrogen atoms per molecule
  249. itaconic acid
    a crystalline carboxylic acid; occurs in some fermentations of sugars
  250. undecylenic acid
    an acid that is a component of perspiration
  251. formic acid
    a colorless pungent fuming vesicatory liquid acid HCOOH found naturally in ants and many plants or made catalytically from carbon monoxide and steam; used in finishing textiles and paper and in the manufacture of insecticides and fumigants
  252. silicic acid
    a jellylike substance (hydrated silica)
  253. uric acid
    a white tasteless odorless crystalline product of protein metabolism; found in the blood and urine
  254. pectic acid
    a complex acid that occurs in ripe fruit and some vegetables
  255. iodic acid
    a soluble crystalline acid; used as a reagent and disinfectant
  256. glyceric acid
    a syrupy acid obtained by oxidation of glycerol or glyceraldehyde
  257. oxyacid
    any acid that contains oxygen
  258. hydrofluoric acid
    a weak poisonous liquid acid; formed by solution of hydrogen fluoride in water
  259. maleic acid
    a colorless crystalline compound found in unripe fruit (such as apples or tomatoes or cherries) and used mainly to make polyester resins
  260. hydroiodic acid
    an acid formed by aqueous solution of hydrogen iodide
  261. ferricyanic acid
    a brown unstable acid formed from ferricyanide
  262. pantothenic acid
    a vitamin of the vitamin B complex that performs an important role in the oxidation of fats and carbohydrates and certain amino acids; occurs in many foods
  263. picric acid
    a yellow toxic highly explosive strong acid; used in high explosives and as a dye and in chemical reactions
  264. thiocyanic acid
    an unstable acid that can be obtained by distilling a thiocyanate salt
  265. triphosphoric acid
    an acid that is a partial anhydride of three molecules of phosphoric acid; known chiefly in the form of its salts and esters
  266. sulphanilic acid
    a crystalline acid made from aniline and used as a dye
  267. chloric acid
    (HClO3) a strong unstable acid with an acrid odor found in chlorate salts
  268. homogentisic acid
    an acid formed as an intermediate product of the metabolism of tyrosine and phenylalanine
  269. arsenic acid
    an acid formed from arsenic pentoxide
  270. bromic acid
    an unstable acid used as an oxidizing agent
  271. boric acid
    any of various acids containing boron and oxygen
  272. carbamic acid
    an acid that is known only by virtue of its salts (as ammonium carbamate) or its esters (as urethane)
  273. nitrohydrochloric acid
    a yellow fuming corrosive mixture of nitric and hydrochloric acid that dissolves metals (including gold)
  274. hyponitrous acid
    an explosive white crystalline weak acid (H2N2O2)
  275. hydriodic acid
    (HI) a colorless or yellow aqueous solution of hydrogen iodide
  276. 2-methylpropenoic acid
    an unsaturated acid (C4H6O2) used to make resins and plastics
  277. titanic acid
    a white weak acid that is a hydrated form of titanium dioxide
  278. carboxylic acid
    an organic acid characterized by one or more carboxyl groups
  279. sulfuric acid
    (H2SO4) a highly corrosive acid made from sulfur dioxide; widely used in the chemical industry
  280. sulphuric acid
    (H2SO4) a highly corrosive acid made from sulfur dioxide; widely used in the chemical industry
  281. para aminobenzoic acid
    a metabolic acid found in yeast and liver cells; used to make dyes and drugs and sun blockers
  282. ethanedioic acid
    a toxic colorless crystalline organic acid found in oxalis and other plants; used as a bleach and rust remover and in chemical analysis
  283. gamma acid
    a crystalline acid used to make azo dyes
  284. tetrabasic acid
    an acid containing four replaceable hydrogen atoms per molecule
  285. lysergic acid
    a crystalline acid often used in medical research; obtained from ergotic alkaloids
  286. methacrylic acid
    an unsaturated acid (C4H6O2) used to make resins and plastics
  287. barbituric acid
    a white crystalline acid derived from pyrimidine; used in preparing barbiturate drugs
  288. itaconic acid
    a crystalline carboxylic acid; occurs in some fermentations of sugars
  289. undecylenic acid
    an acid that is a component of perspiration
  290. perchloric acid
    a powerful oxidizing agent; forms perchlorates
  291. nitrohydrochloric acid
    a yellow fuming corrosive mixture of nitric and hydrochloric acid that dissolves metals (including gold)
  292. acid-forming
    yielding an acid in aqueous solution
  293. skill
    an ability that has been acquired by training
  294. acquisition
    something acquired
  295. getting
    the act of acquiring something
  296. go for
    intend with some possibility of fulfilment
  297. try for
    make an attempt at achieving something
  298. play
    engage in recreational activities rather than work; occupy oneself in a diversion
  299. imagination
    the ability to form mental images of things or events
  300. fantasy
    imagination unrestricted by reality
  301. vermiculated
    decorated with wormlike tracery or markings
  302. vermiculate
    infested with or damaged (as if eaten) by worms
  303. grace of God
    (Christian theology) the free and unmerited favor or beneficence of God
  304. Supreme Being
    the supernatural being conceived as the perfect and omnipotent and omniscient originator and ruler of the universe; the object of worship in monotheistic religions
  305. divinity
    any supernatural being worshipped as controlling some part of the world or some aspect of life or who is the personification of a force
  306. control condition
    a standard against which other conditions can be compared in a scientific experiment
  307. black music
    music created by African-American musicians; early forms were songs that had a melodic line and a strong rhythmic beat with repeated choruses
  308. African-American music
    music created by African-American musicians; early forms were songs that had a melodic line and a strong rhythmic beat with repeated choruses
  309. rhythm and blues
    a combination of blues and jazz that was developed in the United States by Black musicians; an important precursor of rock 'n' roll
  310. serious music
    traditional genre of music conforming to an established form and appealing to critical interest and developed musical taste
  311. crossover
    a path (often marked) where something (as a street or railroad) can be crossed to get from one side to the other
  312. forward motion
    the act of moving forward (as toward a goal)
  313. progress
    the act of moving forward (as toward a goal)
  314. pass on
    place into the hands or custody of
  315. move on
    move forward, also in the metaphorical sense
  316. go on
    move forward, also in the metaphorical sense
  317. march on
    move forward, also in the metaphorical sense
  318. get on
    get on board of (trains, buses, ships, aircraft, etc.)
  319. come on
    move towards
  320. get down
    lower (one's body) as by kneeling
  321. move
    change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
  322. put down
    put in a horizontal position
  323. set down
    put or settle into a position
  324. write down
    put down in writing; of texts, musical compositions, etc.
  325. bring down
    move something or somebody to a lower position
  326. let down
    move something or somebody to a lower position
  327. take down
    move something or somebody to a lower position
  328. get off
    leave a vehicle, aircraft, etc.
  329. three-dimensional figure
    a three-dimensional shape
  330. manakin
    a life-size dummy used to display clothes
  331. supermodel
    a fashion model who has attained the status of a celebrity
  332. locomote
    change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
  333. a-ok
    in perfect condition or order
  334. a-okay
    in perfect condition or order
  335. break
    destroy the integrity of; usually by force; cause to separate into pieces or fragments
  336. break-dance
    do a break dance
  337. break dance
    a form of solo dancing that involves rapid acrobatic moves in which different parts of the body touch the ground; normally performed to the rhythm of rap music