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  1. devour
    eat immoderately
  2. down
    spatially or metaphorically from a higher to a lower level or position
  3. relish
    vigorous and enthusiastic enjoyment
  4. outrage
    a disgraceful event
  5. sight
    the ability to see; the visual faculty
  6. unanimous
    in complete agreement
  7. brash
    offensively bold
  8. defiant
    boldly resisting authority or an opposing force
  9. ordained
    fixed or established especially by order or command
  10. unravel
    become or cause to become undone by separating the fibers or threads of
  11. prop up
    support by placing against something solid or rigid
  12. pardon
    accept an excuse for
  13. stagger
    walk with great difficulty
  14. break down
    stop operating or functioning
  15. earnest
    characterized by a firm and humorless belief in the validity of your opinions
  16. thug
    an aggressive and violent young criminal
  17. sound
    mechanical vibrations transmitted by an elastic medium
  18. slit
    a long narrow opening
  19. subservient
    compliant and obedient to authority
  20. abject
    of the most contemptible kind
  21. plight
    a situation from which extrication is difficult especially an unpleasant or trying one
  22. trying
    hard to endure
  23. extricate
    release from entanglement of difficulty
  24. patch up
    come to terms
  25. double cross
    an act of betrayal
  26. decry
    express strong disapproval of
  27. wind up
    coil the spring of (some mechanical device) by turning a stem
  28. hammer
    a hand tool with a heavy rigid head and a handle; used to deliver an impulsive force by striking
  29. sever
    set or keep apart
  30. compelling
    driving or forcing
  31. head
    the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
  32. vindicate
    show to be right by providing justification or proof
  33. far cry
    a disappointing disparity
  34. imperil
    pose a threat to; present a danger to
  35. militia
    civilians trained as soldiers but not part of the regular army
  36. trump
    get the better of
  37. budding
    beginning to develop
  38. mutilate
    destroy or injure severely
  39. patron
    someone who supports or champions something
  40. heartrending
    causing or marked by grief or anguish
  41. vilify
    spread negative information about
  42. principle
    a basic generalization that is accepted as true and that can be used as a basis for reasoning or conduct
  43. linger
    remain present although waning or gradually dying
  44. stockpile
    something kept back or saved for future use or a special purpose
  45. flip-flop
    a decision to reverse an earlier decision
  46. gross
    lacking fine distinctions or detail
  47. shell
    the material that forms the hard outer covering of many animals
  48. honor
    a tangible symbol signifying approval or distinction
  49. outright
    without reservation or concealment
  50. abrupt
    exceedingly sudden and unexpected
  51. erupt
    start abruptly
  52. perish
    pass from physical life and lose all bodily attributes and functions necessary to sustain life
  53. stand up
    rise to one's feet
  54. back down
    move backwards from a certain position
  55. bigotry
    the intolerance and prejudice of a bigot
  56. antecedent
    a preceding occurrence or cause or event
  57. mob
    a disorderly crowd of people
  58. vermin
    any of various small animals or insects that are pests; e.g. cockroaches or rats
  59. demonise
    make into a demon
  60. echo
    the repetition of a sound resulting from reflection of the sound waves
  61. chorus
    a company of actors who comment (by speaking or singing in unison) on the action in a classical Greek play
  62. unison
    corresponding exactly
  63. correspond
    take the place of or be parallel or equivalent to
  64. stretched
    (of muscles) relieved of stiffness by stretching
  65. stiff
    incapable of or resistant to bending
  66. impunity
    exemption from punishment or loss
  67. insubordinate
    not submissive to authority
  68. carnage
    the savage and excessive killing of many people
  69. commit
    engage in or perform
  70. express
    give expression to
  71. revolve around
    center upon
  72. circle around
    move around in a circular motion
  73. center on
    have as a center
  74. streak
    a narrow marking of a different color or texture from the background
  75. eponymous
    being or relating to or bearing the name of an eponym
  76. austere
    of a stern or strict bearing or demeanor; forbidding in aspect
  77. stern
    of a stern or strict bearing or demeanor; forbidding in aspect
  78. interplay
    reciprocal action and reaction
  79. raunchy
    earthy and sexually explicit
  80. flat out
    at top speed
  81. compulsive
    caused by or suggestive of psychological compulsion
  82. uproar
    a state of commotion and noise and confusion
  83. boisterous
    full of rough and exuberant animal spirits
  84. whip up
    prepare or cook quickly or hastily
  85. short order
    an order for food that can be prepared quickly
  86. synopsis
    a sketchy summary of the main points of an argument or theory
  87. sketchy
    giving only major points; lacking completeness
  88. coin
    a flat metal piece (usually a disc) used as money
  89. corollary
    (logic) an inference that follows directly from the proof of another proposition
  90. perky
    characterized by liveliness and lightheartedness
  91. kinky
    (of hair) in small tight curls
  92. deviant
    a person whose behavior deviates from what is acceptable especially in sexual behavior
  93. aberrant
    markedly different from an accepted norm
  94. offbeat
    informal terms; strikingly unconventional
  95. flaunt
    display proudly; act ostentatiously or pretentiously
  96. swank
    imposingly fashionable and elegant
  97. imposing
    used of a person's appearance or behavior; befitting an eminent person
  98. extol
    praise, glorify, or honor
  99. tenacious
    stubbornly unyielding
  100. yield
    give or supply
  101. dogged
    stubbornly unyielding
  102. vie
    compete for something; engage in a contest; measure oneself against others
  103. champion
    someone who has won first place in a competition
  104. peter out
    end weakly
  105. run out
    use up all one's strength and energy and stop working
  106. converge
    be adjacent or come together
  107. turn to
    direct one's interest or attention towards; go into
  108. patch
    a small contrasting part of something
  109. bolster
    support and strengthen
  110. shore up
    support by placing against something solid or rigid
  111. uproot
    move (people) forcibly from their homeland into a new and foreign environment
  112. outpost
    a military post stationed at a distance from the main body of troops
  113. prophetic
    foretelling events as if by supernatural intervention
  114. escalate
    increase in extent or intensity
  115. cleanse
    clean one's body or parts thereof, as by washing
  116. antagonise
    provoke the hostility of
  117. self-made
    having achieved success or recognition by your own efforts
  118. sobering
    tending to make sober or more serious
  119. sober
    not affected by a chemical substance (especially alcohol)
  120. abstain
    choose not to consume
  121. appetite
    a feeling of craving something
  122. sober up
    become sober after excessive alcohol consumption
  123. ultimatum
    a final peremptory demand
  124. peremptory
    putting an end to all debate or action
  125. ambush
    the act of concealing yourself and lying in wait to attack by surprise
  126. recurring
    coming back
  127. salient
    having a quality that thrusts itself into attention
  128. lock in
    close with or as if with a tight seal
  129. anamorphosis
    a distorted projection or perspective; especially an image distorted in such a way that it becomes visible only when viewed in a special manner
  130. petrify
    change into stone
  131. concoct
    make a concoction (of) by mixing
  132. slipknot
    a knot at the end of a cord or rope that can slip along the cord or rope around which it is made
  133. lasso
    a long noosed rope used to catch animals
  134. euphemism
    an inoffensive or indirect expression that is substituted for one that is considered offensive or too harsh
  135. euphemize
    refer to something with a euphemism
  136. dysphemism
    an offensive or disparaging expression that is substituted for an inoffensive one
  137. utensil
    an implement for practical use (especially in a household)
  138. effect
    a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
  139. taper off
    become smaller or less active
  140. deport
    expel from a country
  141. extradite
    hand over to the authorities of another country
  142. come by
    obtain, especially accidentally
  143. embossed
    embellished with a raised pattern created by pressure or embroidery
  144. embroider
    decorate with needlework
  145. embellish
    make more attractive by adding ornament, colour, etc.
  146. blow up
    fill with gas or air
  147. press stud
    a fastener used on clothing; fastens with a snapping sound
  148. piping
    a long tube made of metal or plastic that is used to carry water or oil or gas etc.
  149. edge
    a line determining the limits of an area
  150. hem
    the edge of a piece of cloth; especially the finished edge that has been doubled under and stitched down
  151. velcro
    fasten with Velcro
  152. teeter
    move unsteadily, with a rocking motion
  153. crossroads
    a crisis situation or point in time when a critical decision must be made
  154. superimposed
    placed on or over something else
  155. sheath
    a protective covering (as for a knife or sword)
  156. fill in
    supply with information on a specific topic
  157. seep
    pass gradually or leak through or as if through small openings
  158. invigorate
    give life or energy to
  159. infuse
    fill, as with a certain quality
  160. school
    an educational institution
  161. exotic
    being or from or characteristic of another place or part of the world
  162. incongruous
    lacking in harmony or compatibility or appropriateness
  163. touch off
    put in motion or move to act
  164. spark off
    put in motion or move to act
  165. trigger off
    put in motion or move to act
  166. anecdote
    short account of an incident (especially a biographical one)
  167. intersperse
    introduce one's writing or speech with certain expressions
  168. drizzle
    very light rain; stronger than mist but less than a shower
  169. sumptuous
    rich and superior in quality
  170. opulent
    rich and superior in quality
  171. meretricious
    tastelessly showy
  172. meretricious
    tastelessly showy
  173. specious
    plausible but false
  174. wrangle
    an instance of intense argument (as in bargaining)
  175. deliberate
    carefully thought out in advance
  176. measured
    having notes of fixed rhythmic value
  177. calculated
    carefully thought out in advance
  178. prerogative
    a right reserved exclusively by a particular person or group (especially a hereditary or official right)
  179. fickle
    liable to sudden unpredictable change
  180. erratic
    liable to sudden unpredictable change
  181. liable
    subject to legal action
  182. jockey
    someone employed to ride horses in horse races
  183. imperative
    requiring attention or action
  184. bumptious
    offensively self-assertive
  185. self-assured
    showing poise and confidence in your own worth
  186. brace
    a support that steadies or strengthens something else
  187. poise
    hold or carry in equilibrium
  188. stagger
    walk with great difficulty
  189. junction
    an act of joining or adjoining things
  190. excursion
    a journey taken for pleasure
  191. wander
    to move or cause to move in a sinuous, spiral, or circular course
  192. scuffle
    fight or struggle in a confused way at close quarters
  193. condemn
    express strong disapproval of
  194. bawl
    cry loudly
  195. blubber
    an insulating layer of fat under the skin of whales and other large marine mammals; used as a source of oil
  196. stick out
    extend out or project in space
  197. noticeable
    capable of being detected
  198. flop
    fall loosely
  199. rite
    any customary observance or practice
  200. transfusion
    the introduction of blood or blood plasma into a vein or artery
  201. abound
    be abundant or plentiful; exist in large quantities
  202. gull
    mostly white aquatic bird having long pointed wings and short legs
  203. patsy
    a person who is gullible and easy to take advantage of
  204. gullible
    naive and easily deceived or tricked
  205. trusting
    inclined to believe or confide readily; full of trust
  206. confide
    reveal in private; tell confidentially
  207. canned
    sealed in a can or jar
  208. hotshot
    someone who is dazzlingly skilled in any field
  209. rant
    talk in a noisy, excited, or declamatory manner
  210. bereavement
    state of sorrow over the death or departure of a loved one
  211. first-rate
    of the highest quality
  212. straighten out
    make free from confusion or ambiguity; make clear
  213. inadequate
    lacking the requisite qualities or resources to meet a task
  214. predominant
    having superior power and influence
  215. preponderating
    having superior power and influence
  216. endorsement
    the act of endorsing
  217. blurb
    a promotional statement (as found on the dust jackets of books)
  218. second
    coming next after the first in position in space or time or degree or magnitude
  219. tenet
    a religious doctrine that is proclaimed as true without proof
  220. scrap
    a small fragment of something broken off from the whole
  221. inaction
    the state of being inactive
  222. punch line
    the point of a joke or humorous story
  223. collected
    brought together in one place
  224. close down
    cease to operate or cause to cease operating
  225. whip up
    prepare or cook quickly or hastily
  226. foot soldier
    fights on foot with small arms
  227. toehold
    a relatively insignificant position from which future progress might be made
  228. mob
    a disorderly crowd of people
  229. dredge
    a power shovel to remove material from a channel or riverbed
  230. rogue
    a deceitful and unreliable scoundrel
  231. scoundrel
    a wicked or evil person; someone who does evil deliberately
  232. rascal
    one who is playfully mischievous
  233. hook up
    connect or link
  234. veracity
    unwillingness to tell lies
  235. mendacity
    the tendency to be untruthful
  236. hold
    have or hold in one's hands or grip
  237. walk out
    leave suddenly, often as an expression of disapproval
  238. incapacitate
    make unable to perform a certain action
  239. originate in
    come from
  240. pose
    assume a posture as for artistic purposes
  241. endure
    undergo or be subjected to
  242. cordial
    politely warm and friendly
  243. affable
    diffusing warmth and friendliness
  244. affidavit
    written declaration made under oath; a written statement sworn to be true before someone legally authorized to administer an oath
  245. force
    (physics) the influence that produces a change in a physical quantity
  246. pristine
    immaculately clean and unused
  247. immaculate
    completely neat and clean
  248. scalp
    the skin that covers the top of the head
  249. dissect
    cut open or cut apart
  250. epileptic seizure
    convulsions accompanied by impaired consciousness
  251. calibrate
    make fine adjustments or divide into marked intervals for optimal measuring
  252. ring out
    sound loudly
  253. credential
    a document attesting to the truth of certain stated facts
  254. hobo
    a disreputable vagrant
  255. tramp
    travel on foot, especially on a walking expedition
  256. impersonate
    pretend to be someone you are not; sometimes with fraudulent intentions
  257. pose
    assume a posture as for artistic purposes
  258. holler
    utter a sudden loud cry
  259. slip
    move obliquely or sideways, usually in an uncontrolled manner
  260. stealth
    avoiding detection by moving carefully
  261. premiere
    the first public performance of a play or movie
  262. congenial
    suitable to your needs
  263. indomitable
    impossible to subdue
  264. erratic
    liable to sudden unpredictable change
  265. stilted
    artificially formal
  266. ad lib
    without advance preparation
  267. pay off
    eliminate by paying off (debts)
  268. buy off
    pay someone with influence in order to receive a favor
  269. dart
    a sudden quick movement
  270. measure
    determine the measurements of something or somebody, take measurements of
  271. despair
    a state in which all hope is lost or absent
  272. serendipity
    good luck in making unexpected and fortunate discoveries
  273. stroke
    a single complete movement
  274. moral
    concerned with principles of right and wrong or conforming to standards of behavior and character based on those principles
  275. flyover
    a flight at a low altitude (usually of military aircraft) over spectators on the ground
  276. impetus
    a force that moves something along
  277. recede
    pull back or move away or backward
  278. back-to-back
    one after the other
  279. plaudit
    enthusiastic approval
  280. acclaim
    enthusiastic approval
  281. merit
    the quality of being deserving (e.g., deserving assistance)
  282. maxim
    a saying that is widely accepted on its own merits
  283. spin-off
    a product made during the manufacture of something else
  284. soft-spoken
    having a speaking manner that is not loud or harsh
  285. braise
    cook in liquid
  286. mutton
    meat from a mature domestic sheep
  287. stewed
    cooked in hot water
  288. poached
    cooked in hot water
  289. dystopia
    state in which the conditions of life are extremely bad as from deprivation or oppression or terror
  290. heyday
    the period of greatest prosperity or productivity
  291. zest
    a tart spicy quality
  292. perpetrate
    perform an act, usually with a negative connotation
  293. connotation
    an idea that is implied or suggested
  294. ark
    a boat built by Noah to save his family and animals from the flood
  295. tablet
    a small flat compressed cake of some substance
  296. inscription
    the activity of inscribing (especially carving or engraving) letters or words
  297. slab
    block consisting of a thick piece of something
  298. chest
    the part of the human torso between the neck and the diaphragm or the corresponding part in other vertebrates
  299. stymie
    hinder or prevent the progress or accomplishment of
  300. pass up
    refuse to accept
  301. joint
    junction by which parts or objects are joined together
  302. grub
    ask for and get free; be a parasite
  303. strain
    to exert much effort or energy
  304. unleash
    turn loose or free from restraint
  305. trace
    an indication that something has been present
  306. shutter
    a hinged blind for a window
  307. stretch
    extend one's limbs or muscles, or the entire body
  308. trip
    miss a step and fall or nearly fall
  309. errant
    straying from the right course or from accepted standards
  310. frontier
    a wilderness at the edge of a settled area of a country
  311. veined
    having or showing markings that resemble veins
  312. saboteur
    someone who commits sabotage or deliberately causes wrecks
  313. clandestine
    conducted with or marked by hidden aims or methods
  314. quash
    declare invalid
  315. diaspora
    the dispersion or spreading of something that was originally localized (as a people or language or culture)
  316. scupper
    drain that allows water on the deck of a vessel to flow overboard
  317. boon
    a desirable state
  318. bad blood
    a feeling of ill will arousing active hostility
  319. impale
    pierce with a sharp stake or point
  320. hermit
    one retired from society for religious reasons
  321. recluse
    one who lives in solitude
  322. deplete
    use up (resources or materials)
  323. voracious
    devouring or craving food in great quantities
  324. avid
    marked by active interest and enthusiasm
  325. ardent
    characterized by intense emotion
  326. rankle
    gnaw into; make resentful or angry
  327. pol
    a person active in party politics
  328. rack
    framework for holding objects
  329. ouster
    a person who ousts or supplants someone else
  330. advisory
    an announcement that usually advises or warns the public of some threat
  331. heighten
    make more extreme; raise in quantity, degree, or intensity
  332. acute
    ending in a sharp point
  333. penetrating
    tending to penetrate; having the power of entering or piercing
  334. incisive
    having or demonstrating ability to recognize or draw fine distinctions
  335. jabber
    talk in a noisy, excited, or declamatory manner
  336. perceptive
    of or relating to perception
  337. compound
    a whole formed by a union of two or more elements or parts
  338. gust
    a strong current of air
  339. rancid
    (used of decomposing oils or fats) having a rank smell or taste usually due to a chemical change or decomposition
  340. infest
    occupy in large numbers or live on a host
  341. tractor
    a wheeled vehicle with large wheels; used in farming and other applications
  342. thoroughfare
    a public road from one place to another
  343. clog
    any object that acts as a hindrance or obstruction
  344. impede
    be a hindrance or obstacle to
  345. obstruct
    block passage through
  346. permeate
    spread or diffuse through
  347. permeant
    spreading or spread throughout
  348. conundrum
    a difficult problem
  349. erudite
    having or showing profound knowledge
  350. prognosticate
    make a prediction about; tell in advance
  351. tentative
    unsettled in mind or opinion
  352. inquisitive
    inquiring or appearing to inquire
  353. humility
    a disposition to be humble; a lack of false pride
  354. scrupulous
    characterized by extreme care and great effort
  355. unwind
    reverse the winding or twisting of
  356. snippet
    a small piece of anything (especially a piece that has been snipped off)
  357. lemon
    a small evergreen tree that originated in Asia but is widely cultivated for its fruit
  358. irate
    feeling or showing extreme anger
  359. tie
    fasten or secure with a rope, string, or cord
  360. keen
    intense or sharp
  361. paramount
    having superior power and influence
  362. allude
    make a more or less disguised reference to
  363. advert
    give heed (to)
  364. statutorily
    according to statute
  365. bail
    (criminal law) money that must be forfeited by the bondsman if an accused person fails to appear in court for trial
  366. bail out
    remove (water) from a boat by dipping and throwing over the side
  367. predicament
    a situation from which extrication is difficult especially an unpleasant or trying one
  368. crack up
    laugh unrestrainedly
  369. ramp up
    bolster or strengthen
  370. round the clock
    without stopping
  371. overhaul
    make repairs, renovations, revisions or adjustments to
  372. straddle
    sit or stand astride of
  373. eclectic
    selecting what seems best of various styles or ideas
  374. flyer
    an advertisement (usually printed on a page or in a leaflet) intended for wide distribution
  375. eulogy
    a formal expression of praise for someone who has died recently
  376. rage
    a feeling of intense anger
  377. sweeping
    taking in or moving over (or as if over) a wide area; often used in combination
  378. resignation
    the act of giving up (a claim or office or possession etc.)
  379. shrewd
    marked by practical hardheaded intelligence
  380. belated
    after the expected or usual time; delayed
  381. pillage
    steal goods; take as spoils
  382. plunder
    steal goods; take as spoils
  383. filibuster
    (law) a tactic for delaying or obstructing legislation by making long speeches
  384. contravene
    go against, as of rules and laws
  385. wary
    marked by keen caution and watchful prudence
  386. meld
    mix together different elements
  387. elusive
    skillful at eluding capture
  388. rocky
    abounding in rocks or stones
  389. means test
    an inquiry into the financial position of someone applying for financial aid
  390. harness
    stable gear consisting of an arrangement of leather straps fitted to a draft animal so that it can be attached to and pull a cart
  391. contentious
    inclined or showing an inclination to dispute or disagree, even to engage in law suits
  392. deliberation
    careful consideration
  393. coy
    modestly or warily rejecting approaches or overtures
  394. fail
    be unable
  395. hammer out
    discuss vehemently in order to reach a solution or an agreement
  396. novice
    someone new to a field or activity
  397. tenacious
    stubbornly unyielding
  398. wobble
    an unsteady rocking motion
  399. parody
    a composition that imitates or misrepresents somebody's style, usually in a humorous way
  400. mimicry
    the act of mimicking; imitative behavior
  401. satire
    witty language used to convey insults or scorn
  402. perverse
    deviating from what is considered moral or right or proper or good
  403. wayward
    resistant to guidance or discipline
  404. emblematic
    serving as a visible symbol for something abstract
  405. archetype
    something that serves as a model or a basis for making copies
  406. fiduciary
    relating to or of the nature of a legal trust (i.e. the holding of something in trust for another)
  407. scathe
    the act of damaging something or someone
  408. demonize
    make into a demon
  409. abortive
    failing to accomplish an intended result
  410. vain
    characteristic of false pride; having an exaggerated sense of self-importance
  411. derail
    run off or leave the rails
  412. underpin
    support with evidence or authority or make more certain or confirm
  413. quip
    a witty saying
  414. sharp
    having or made by a thin edge or sharp point; suitable for cutting or piercing
  415. hardheaded
    guided by practical experience and observation rather than theory
  416. noncommittal
    refusing to bind oneself to a particular course of action or view or the like
  417. dent
    an impression in a surface (as made by a blow)
  418. hoax
    something intended to deceive; deliberate trickery intended to gain an advantage
  419. revamp
    to patch up or renovate; repair or restore
  420. jut
    extend out or project in space
  421. blush
    become rosy or reddish
  422. chip in
    contribute to some cause
  423. lash
    a quick blow delivered with a whip or whiplike object
  424. shock wave
    a region of high pressure travelling through a gas at a high velocity
  425. dud
    an explosion that fails to occur
  426. stash
    save up as for future use
  427. sloppy
    lacking neatness or order
  428. pitfall
    an unforeseen or unexpected or surprising difficulty
  429. lock in
    close with or as if with a tight seal
  430. altruism
    the quality of unselfish concern for the welfare of others
  431. crimp
    make ridges into by pinching together
  432. buckle
    fastener that fastens together two ends of a belt or strap; often has loose prong
  433. stiffen
    make stiff or stiffer
  434. burnish
    polish and make shiny
  435. battered
    damaged by blows or hard usage
  436. stranglehold
    a wrestling hold in which the arms are pressed against the opponent's windpipe
  437. stellar
    being or relating to or resembling or emanating from stars
  438. inadvertently
    without knowledge or intention
  439. unrivalled
    eminent beyond or above comparison