Smirnov Wordlist part 2 490 words

draw back, as with fear or pain

elaborately or excessively ornamented

walk with great difficulty

treat with contemptuous disregard

a stroke of luck

cause to be nervous or upset

a behavioral attribute that is distinctive and peculiar to an individual

hinder or prevent (the efforts, plans, or desires) of

try to stir up public opinion

affecting extreme elegance in dress and manner

collect or look around for (food)

a delay in enforcing rights or claims or privileges; refraining from acting

cross a river where it's shallow

used or applied in the investigation and establishment of facts or evidence in a court of law

act in advance of; deal with ahead of time

lose (s.th.) or lose the right to (s.th.) by some error, offense, or crime

create by hammering

formally reject or disavow a formerly held belief, usually under pressure

providing or receiving nurture or parental care though not related by blood or legal ties

noisy quarrel

easily irritated or annoyed

easily broken or damaged or destroyed

pleasant-smelling

marked by uncontrolled excitement or emotion

excessively agitated; distraught with fear or other violent emotion

be agitated or irritated

an ornamental border consisting of short lengths of hanging threads or tassels

avoiding waste

unpleasantly and excessively suave or ingratiating in manner or speech

take exception to

make false by mutilation or addition; as of a message or story

an article of clothing

store grain

full of trivial conversation

relevant and appropriate

the central meaning or theme of a speech or literary work

gather, as of natural products

artfully persuasive in speech

a flash of light (especially reflected light)

dwell on with satisfaction

supply with an excess of

stab or urge on as if with a pointed stick

a deep ravine (usually with a river running through it)

a gauze fabric with an extremely fine texture

an impression in a surface (as made by a blow)

lofty in style

a place for the burial of a corpse (especially beneath the ground and marked by a tombstone)

feed as in a meadow or pasture

instinctively or temperamentally seeking and enjoying the company of others

causing or marked by grief or anguish

show submission or fear

shrewdness as demonstrated by being skilled in deception

naive and easily deceived or tricked

a strong current of air

a mythical bird said to breed at the time of the winter solstice in a nest floating on the sea and to have the power of calming the winds and waves

render holy by means of religious rites

a loud bombastic declamation expressed with strong emotion

something that precedes and indicates the approach of something or someone

having or showing arrogant superiority to and disdain of those one views as unworthy

paying particular notice (as to children or helpless people)

extremely wicked, deeply criminal

a belief that rejects the orthodox tenets of a religion

completely sealed; completely airtight

consisting of elements that are not of the same kind or nature

make or shape as with an axe

having or covered with hair

something intended to deceive; deliberate trickery intended to gain an advantage

a sheath (usually leather) for carrying a handgun

sharpen with a hone

conceal one's true motives from especially by elaborately feigning good intentions so as to gain an end

disposed to treat guests and strangers with cordiality and generosity

loud confused noise from many sources

overbearing pride or presumption

extravagant exaggeration

insincerity by virtue of pretending to have qualities or beliefs that you do not really have

someone who attacks cherished ideas or traditional institutions

a behavioral attribute that is distinctive and peculiar to an individual

the worship of idols; the worship of images that are not God

a short poem descriptive of rural or pastoral life

completely lacking nobility in character or quality or purpose

(used of conduct or character) deserving or bringing disgrace or shame

contrary to accepted morality (especially sexual morality) or convention

an intricate and confusing interpersonal or political situation

completely neat and clean

close in time; about to occur

not subject or susceptible to change or variation in form or quality or nature

make worse or less effective

characterized by intense emotion

having or revealing little emotion or sensibility; not easily aroused or excited

bring an accusation against; level a charge against

not having enough money to pay for necessities

be a hindrance or obstacle to

close in time; about to occur

requiring attention or action

having or showing arrogant superiority to and disdain of those one views as unworthy

preventing especially liquids to pass or diffuse through

improperly forward or bold

not easily perturbed or excited or upset; marked by extreme calm and composure

not admitting of passage or capable of being affected

characterized by undue haste and lack of thought or deliberation

unrighteousness by virtue of lacking respect for a god

incapable of being placated

bring into intimate and incriminating connection

implied though not directly expressed; inherent in the nature of something

beg persistently and urgently

the act of calling down a curse that invokes evil (and usually serves as an insult)

with little or no preparation or forethought

improperly forward or bold

attack as false or wrong

exemption from punishment or loss

attribute or credit to

happening by chance or unexpectedly or unintentionally

devoid of intelligence

emitting light as a result of being heated

lock up or confine, in or as in a jail

make furious

uninterrupted in time and indefinitely long continuing

only partly in existence; imperfectly formed

only partly in existence; imperfectly formed

provoke or stir up

not disposed or willing to believe; unbelieving

teach and impress by frequent repetitions or admonitions

necessary (for someone) as a duty or responsibility; morally binding

the act of entering some territory or domain (often in large numbers)

cannot be removed or erased

a state of extreme poverty or destitution

originating where it is found

not clearly defined or easy to perceive or understand

impossible to subdue

too obvious to be doubted

yield (to); give satisfaction to

characterized by or given to yielding to the wishes of someone

defying expression or description

impossible to avoid or evade:"inescapable conclusion"

generally incompetent and ineffectual

unskillfulness resulting from a lack of training

any place of pain and turmoil

make furious

lacking in sophistication or worldliness

the act of entering

not friendly

defying imitation; matchless

not injurious to physical or mental health

beyond normal limits

of an obscure nature

barely able to be perceived

give to understand

lacking interest or significance or impact

unable to meet or discharge financial obligations

marked by blithe unconcern

the state of being isolated or detached

incapable of being surmounted or excelled

organized opposition to authority; a conflict in which one faction tries to wrest control from another

place in a grave or tomb

an ecclesiastical censure by the Roman Catholic Church withdrawing certain sacraments and Christian burial from a person or all persons in a particular district

the time between one event, process, or period and another

someone who intrudes on the privacy or property of another without permission

introduce

the time between two reigns, governments, etc.

imply as a possibility

not tractable; difficult to manage or mold

the trait of being intransigent; stubbornly refusing to compromise

impervious to pleas, persuasion, requests, reason

invulnerable to fear or intimidation

fill or cover completely, usually with water

made tough by habitual exposure

abusive or venomous language used to express blame or censure or bitter deep-seated ill will

complain bitterly

habitual

containing or implying a slight or showing prejudice

incapable of being overcome or subdued

quickly aroused to anger

feeling or showing extreme anger

a strong emotion; a feeling that is oriented toward some real or supposed grievance

so lacking in interest as to cause mental weariness

uncertain how to act or proceed

incapable of being retracted or revoked

talk in a noisy, excited, or declamatory manner

lacking interest or significance or impact

throw away, of something encumbering

shift from one side of the ship to the other

characterized by jokes and good humor

marked by the exercise of good judgment or common sense in practical matters

make (textiles) by knitting

showing sorrow

lacking brilliance or vitality

a cry of sorrow and grief

a feeling of lack of interest or energy

potentially existing but not presently evident or realized

full of or giving praise

very generous

(law) a gift of personal property by will

a pier that provides a landing place on a river

a manner lacking seriousness

a false and malicious publication printed for the purpose of defaming a living person

unrestrained by convention or morality

lacking moral discipline; especially sexually unrestrained

the right to take another's property if an obligation is not discharged

make a portrait of

walk impeded by some physical limitation or injury

clear and bright

assign great social importance to

lacking zest or vivacity

moving and bending with ease

be lazy or idle

run easily

full of trivial conversation

excessively mournful

make calm or still

the wood of trees cut and prepared for use as building material

a celebrity who is an inspiration to others

lie in wait, lie in ambush, behave in a sneaky and secretive manner

reflecting light

shockingly repellent; inspiring horror

soften, usually by steeping in liquid, and cause to disintegrate as a result

a crafty and involved plot to achieve your (usually sinister) ends

a powerful circular current of water (usually the result of conflicting tides)

not adroit

the unintentional misuse of a word by confusion with one that sounds similar

the act of calling down a curse that invokes evil (and usually serves as an insult)

wishing evil to others

speak unfavorably about

capable of being shaped or bent or drawn out

shackle that consists of a metal loop that can be locked around the wrist; usually used in pairs

the savage and excessive killing of many people

effusively or insincerely emotional

injure badly by beating

someone who exhibits great independence in thought and action

effusively or insincerely emotional

pleasing to the ear

practicing beggary

liable to sudden unpredictable change

tastelessly showy

attract strongly, as if with a magnet

marked by precise accordance with details

the courage to carry on

an unwholesome atmosphere

threatening or foreshadowing evil or tragic developments

someone who dislikes people in general

naughtily or annoyingly playful

a person without moral scruples

a misanthrope who dislikes women in particular

a written message addressed to a person or organization

quality of being moderate and avoiding extremes

cause to be more favorably inclined; gain the good will of

cast off hair, skin, horn, or feathers

suggesting the horror of death and decay

harshly ironic or sinister

showing a brooding ill humor

having many aspects

found in the ordinary course of events

very generous

a large indefinite number

an extreme state of adversity; the lowest point of anything

being born or beginning

lacking definite form or limits

characterized by neglect and undue lack of concern

any new participant in some activity

the means of connection between things linked in series

causing or able to cause nausea

marked by blithe unconcern

patent medicine whose efficacy is questionable

injurious to physical or mental health

of no real value

stubbornly persistent in wrongdoing

make obscure or unclear

(followed by `to' or `of') lacking conscious awareness of

a false accusation of an offense or a malicious misrepresentation of someone's words or actions

causing disapproval or protest

attempting to win favor from influential people by flattery

noisily and stubbornly defiant

come into possession of

sticking out; protruding

of an angle; between 90 and 180 degrees

do away with

unequivocally detestable

hate coupled with disgust

intrusive in a meddling or offensive manner

threatening or foreshadowing evil or tragic developments

not easily borne; wearing

ostentatiously lofty in style

become bony

appearing as such but not necessarily so

pretentious or showy or vulgar display

presumptuously arrogant

(ancient Greece) a hymn of praise (especially one sung in ancient Greece to invoke or thank a deity)

the upper surface of the mouth that separates the oral and nasal cavities

relating to or being a palace

lessen or to try to lessen the seriousness or extent of

beat rapidly

formally expressing praise

a standard or typical example

a person who is rejected (from society or home)

excessively unwilling to spend

a fervent and even militant proponent of something

a quality that arouses emotions (especially pity or sorrow)

someone who supports or champions something

an insufficient quantity or number

a petty misdeed

marked by a narrow focus on or display of learning especially its trivial aspects

a person who travels by foot

easily irritated or annoyed

transmitting light; able to be seen through with clarity

a strong liking

feeling or expressing remorse for misdeeds

excessively unwilling to spend

a state of extreme poverty or destitution

putting an end to all debate or action

tending to betray; especially having a treacherous character as attributed to the Carthaginians by the Romans

hasty and without attention to detail; not thorough

fraught with danger

traveling especially on foot

pass from physical life and lose all bodily attributes and functions necessary to sustain life

spread or diffuse through

exceedingly harmful

perform an act, usually with a negative connotation

an incidental benefit awarded for certain types of employment (especially if it is regarded as a right)

(of persons) pleasant in appearance and personality

the capacity to assess situations or circumstances shrewdly and to draw sound conclusions

be relevant to

stubbornly unyielding

change into stone

easily irritated or annoyed

a person who is uninterested in intellectual pursuits

showing little emotion

having sections or patches colored differently and usually brightly

a coniferous tree

having or showing or expressing reverence for a deity

having an agreeably pungent taste

a sudden outburst of anger

an unforeseen or unexpected or surprising difficulty

soft spongelike central cylinder of the stems of most flowering plants

being of crucial importance

cause to be more favorably inclined; gain the good will of

(of a body of water) free from disturbance by heavy waves

expressing sorrow

a trite or obvious remark

appeal or request earnestly

extreme excess

capable of being shaped or bent or drawn out

pull lightly but sharply with a plucking motion

exactly vertical

drop sharply

dash violently or with great speed or impetuosity

keenly distressing to the mind or feelings

a controversy (especially over a belief or dogma)

having great mass and weight and unwieldiness

a sign of something about to happen

take as a given; assume as a postulate or axiom

maintain or assert

a ruler who is unconstrained by law

speak (about unimportant matters) rapidly and incessantly

speak (about unimportant matters) rapidly and incessantly

not secure; beset with difficulties

rule of personal conduct

extremely steep

a sketchy summary of the main points of an argument or theory

make impossible, especially beforehand

a predisposition in favor of something

be larger in number, quantity, power, status or importance

clean with one's bill

too soon or too hasty

exceeding in heaviness; having greater weight

a foreboding about what is about to happen

an assumption that is taken for granted

existing outside of or not in accordance with nature

most frequent or common

be deliberately ambiguous or unclear in order to mislead or withhold information

affectedly dainty or refined

dress or groom with elaborate care

immaculately clean and unused

complete and confirmed integrity; having strong moral principles

a natural inclination

the act of procrastinating; putting off or delaying or defering an action to a later time

recklessly wasteful

so great in size or force or extent as to elicit awe

an unusually gifted or intelligent (young) person; someone whose talents excite wonder and admiration

grossly irreverent toward what is held to be sacred

the trait of spending extravagantly

unrestrained by convention or morality

the quality of being physically deep

produced or growing in extreme abundance

make a prediction about; tell in advance

grow rapidly

tediously prolonged or tending to speak or write at great length

having a tendency (to); often used in combination

the act of producing offspring or multiplying by such production

the property of being close together

presenting favorable circumstances; likely to result in or show signs of success

lacking wit or imagination

command against

taking on different forms

relatively long in duration; tediously protracted

providing carefully for the future

under terms not final or fully worked out or agreed upon

provide the needed stimulus for

cultivate, tend, and cut back the growth of

be nosey

to gather something into small wrinkles or folds

tough and callous by virtue of experience

physical beauty (especially of a woman)

strike, usually with the fist

marked by precise accordance with details

someone who has been admitted to membership in a scholarly field