GRE Barron's part 3

K. S.
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  1. ebb
    the outward flow of the tide
  2. ebullient
    joyously unrestrained
  3. eccentricity
    strange and unconventional behavior
  4. eclectic
    selecting what seems best of various styles or ideas
  5. eclipse
    the phenomenon when one celestial body obscures another
  6. economy
    the system of production and distribution and consumption
  7. ecstasy
    a state of elated bliss
  8. eddy
    a miniature whirlpool or whirlwind
  9. edict
    a formal or authoritative proclamation
  10. edifice
    a structure that has a roof and walls
  11. eerie
    suggestive of the supernatural; mysterious
  12. efface
    remove by or as if by rubbing or erasing
  13. effective
    producing or capable of producing an intended result
  14. effectuate
    bring about or cause to happen
  15. effervescence
    the process of bubbling as gas escapes
  16. effete
    excessively self-indulgent, affected, or decadent
  17. effigy
    a representation of a person
  18. effrontery
    audacious behavior that you have no right to
  19. effulgent
    radiating or as if radiating light
  20. effusion
    an unrestrained expression of emotion
  21. egotism
    an exaggerated opinion of your own importance
  22. egress
    the act or means of going out
  23. ejaculation
    the discharge of semen in males
  24. elaborate
    marked by complexity and richness of detail
  25. elaboration
    developing in intricate and painstaking detail
  26. ellipsis
    a mark indicating that words have been omitted
  27. elliptical
    rounded like an egg
  28. eloquence
    powerful and effective language
  29. elucidate
    make clear and comprehensible
  30. elusive
    skillful at evading capture
  31. elysian
    relating to the abode of the blessed after death
  32. Elysium
    a place or condition of ideal happiness
  33. emaciated
    very thin, especially from disease or hunger or cold
  34. emanate
    give out, as breath or an odor
  35. emancipate
    free from slavery or servitude
  36. embargo
    a government order imposing a trade barrier
  37. embark
    go on board
  38. embodiment
    a concrete representation of an otherwise cloudy concept
  39. embitter
    cause to be resentful
  40. emblazon
    decorate with heraldic arms
  41. emboss
    raise in a relief
  42. embrace
    squeeze tightly in your arms, usually with fondness
  43. embroider
    decorate with needlework
  44. embroil
    force into some kind of situation or course of action
  45. emend
    make corrections to
  46. emetic
    a medicine that induces nausea and vomiting
  47. emollient
    a substance with a soothing effect when applied to the skin
  48. emolument
    compensation received by virtue of holding an office
  49. empathy
    understanding and entering into another's feelings
  50. empirical
    derived from experiment and observation rather than theory
  51. enact
    order by virtue of superior authority; decree
  52. enamored
    marked by foolish or unreasoning fondness
  53. encipher
    convert ordinary language into code
  54. encircle
    surround or form a ring around
  55. enclave
    an enclosed territory that is culturally distinct
  56. encomiastic
    formally expressing praise
  57. encompass
    include in scope
  58. endear
    make attractive or lovable
  59. endorse
    approve of
  60. endue
    give qualities or abilities to
  61. enduring
    unceasing
  62. engender
    call forth
  63. engross
    devote fully to
  64. enhance
    increase
  65. enigma
    something that baffles understanding and cannot be explained
  66. enjoin
    give instructions to or direct somebody to do something
  67. enmity
    a state of deep-seated ill-will
  68. ennui
    the feeling of being bored by something tedious
  69. enrapture
    hold spellbound
  70. entail
    have as a logical consequence
  71. enterprise
    a purposeful or industrious undertaking
  72. enterprising
    marked by initiative and readiness to undertake new projects
  73. entomology
    the branch of zoology that studies insects
  74. entourage
    the group following and attending to some important person
  75. entrance
    something that provides access to get in
  76. entreat
    ask for or request earnestly
  77. enumerate
    specify individually
  78. enunciate
    express or state clearly
  79. environ
    extend on all sides of simultaneously; encircle
  80. epaulet
    an ornamental cloth pad worn on the shoulder
  81. epaulette
    an ornamental cloth pad worn on the shoulder
  82. ephemeral
    anything short-lived, as an insect that lives only for a day
  83. epic
    a long narrative poem telling of a hero's deeds
  84. epicure
    a person who takes great pleasure in fine food and drink
  85. Epicurean
    of Epicurus or epicureanism
  86. epigram
    a witty saying
  87. episodic
    divided into or composed of distinct scenes or events
  88. epistemologist
    a specialist in the philosophical theory of knowledge
  89. epitaph
    an inscription in memory of a buried person
  90. epithet
    descriptive word or phrase
  91. epitome
    a standard or typical example
  92. epoch
    a period marked by distinctive character
  93. equable
    not varying
  94. equanimity
    steadiness of mind under stress
  95. equestrian
    of or relating to or featuring horseback riding
  96. equilibrium
    a stable situation in which forces cancel one another
  97. equinox
    when the sun crosses the plane of the earth's equator
  98. equipoise
    equality of distribution
  99. equitable
    fair to all parties as dictated by reason and conscience
  100. equivocate
    be deliberately ambiguous or unclear
  101. erode
    remove soil or rock
  102. errant
    straying from the right course or from accepted standards
  103. erroneous
    containing or characterized by mistakes
  104. erudite
    having or showing profound knowledge
  105. esoteric
    understandable only by an enlightened inner circle
  106. espouse
    choose and follow a theory, idea, policy, etc.
  107. esteem
    the condition of being honored
  108. estranged
    caused to be unloved
  109. ethereal
    characterized by lightness and insubstantiality
  110. ethnology
    branch of anthropology dealing with divisions of humankind
  111. etymology
    a history of a word
  112. eugenic
    causing improvement in the offspring produced
  113. eulogistic
    formally expressing praise
  114. eulogy
    a formal expression of praise for someone who has died
  115. euphony
    any pleasing and harmonious sounds
  116. euphoria
    a feeling of great elation
  117. evanescent
    short-lived; tending to vanish or disappear
  118. eventual
    expected to follow in the indefinite future
  119. evocative
    serving to bring to mind
  120. evoke
    call forth, as an emotion, feeling, or response
  121. ewe
    female sheep
  122. exacerbate
    make worse
  123. exact
    marked by strict and complete accordance with fact
  124. exalt
    praise, glorify, or honor
  125. excerpt
    a passage selected from a larger work
  126. excise
    remove by cutting
  127. excoriate
    express strong disapproval of
  128. exculpate
    pronounce not guilty of criminal charges
  129. execrable
    unequivocally detestable
  130. execrate
    curse or declare to be evil or anathema
  131. execute
    put in effect
  132. executioner
    an official who inflicts capital punishment
  133. executor
    a person appointed to carry out the terms of the will
  134. exemplify
    be characteristic of
  135. exempt
    freed from or not subject to an obligation or liability
  136. exertion
    use of physical or mental energy; hard work
  137. exhort
    spur on or encourage especially by cheers and shouts
  138. exhume
    dig up for reburial or for medical investigation
  139. exigency
    a pressing or urgent situation
  140. exiguous
    extremely scanty
  141. exodus
    a journey by a large group to escape from a hostile environment
  142. exonerate
    pronounce not guilty of criminal charges
  143. expatiate
    add details to clarify an idea
  144. expatriate
    a person who is voluntarily absent from home or country
  145. expedient
    appropriate to a purpose
  146. expeditious
    marked by speed and efficiency
  147. expertise
    skillfulness by virtue of possessing special knowledge
  148. expletive
    profane or obscene expression usually of surprise or anger
  149. explicate
    elaborate, as of theories and hypotheses
  150. exploit
    use or manipulate to one's advantage
  151. expostulation
    an exclamation of protest, opposition, or criticism
  152. exposure
    the state of being exposed to harm
  153. expound
    add details to clarify an idea
  154. expropriate
    deprive of possessions
  155. expunge
    remove by erasing or crossing out or as if by drawing a line
  156. extant
    still in existence; not extinct or destroyed or lost
  157. extemporaneous
    with little or no preparation or forethought
  158. extenuate
    lessen or to try to lessen the seriousness or degree of
  159. extirpate
    destroy completely, as if down to the roots
  160. extort
    obtain by coercion or intimidation
  161. extradition
    surrender of an accused by one state or country to another
  162. extrapolation
    an inference about the future based on known facts
  163. extrinsic
    not forming an essential part of a thing
  164. exuberant
    joyously unrestrained
  165. exult
    feel extreme happiness or elation
  166. fabricate
    put together out of artificial or natural components
  167. facade
    the front of a building
  168. facile
    arrived at without due care or effort; lacking depth
  169. facilitate
    make easier
  170. faction
    a dissenting clique
  171. factious
    dissenting with the majority opinion
  172. factitious
    not produced by natural forces; artificial or fake
  173. factotum
    a servant employed to do a variety of jobs
  174. faculty
    an inherent cognitive or perceptual power of the mind
  175. fallacious
    containing or based on incorrect reasoning
  176. fallible
    wanting in moral strength, courage, or will
  177. fallow
    left unplowed and unseeded during a growing season
  178. falsify
    make false by mutilation or addition
  179. falter
    move hesitatingly, as if about to give way
  180. fanaticism
    excessive intolerance of opposing views
  181. fancied
    formed or conceived by the imagination
  182. fanciful
    indulging in or influenced by the imagination
  183. fanfare
    a short lively tune played on brass instruments
  184. farce
    a comedy characterized by broad satire
  185. fastidious
    giving careful attention to detail
  186. fatalism
    a doctrine that all events are predetermined in advance
  187. fathom
    a linear unit of measurement for water depth
  188. fatuous
    devoid of intelligence
  189. fauna
    all the animal life in a particular region or period
  190. favoritism
    an inclination to privilege some person or group
  191. fawning
    attempting to win favor by flattery
  192. febrile
    of or relating to or characterized by fever
  193. fecundity
    the state of being fertile or capable of producing offspring
  194. feebleminded
    deficient in intellectual development
  195. feline
    of or relating to cats
  196. fell
    cause to go down by or as if by delivering a blow
  197. felon
    someone who has been legally convicted of a crime
  198. feral
    wild and menacing
  199. ferment
    cause to undergo the breakdown of sugar into alcohol
  200. ferocious
    marked by extreme and violent energy
  201. ferret
    a small domesticated mammal with a flexible, elongated body
  202. fertile
    capable of reproducing
  203. fester
    generate pus
  204. fete
    an elaborate party, often outdoors
  205. fetid
    offensively malodorous
  206. fetish
    sexual desire in which gratification depends on some object
  207. fetich
    excessive or irrational devotion to some activity
  208. fetter
    a shackle for the ankles or feet
  209. fiat
    a legally binding command or decision
  210. fickle
    liable to sudden unpredictable change
  211. fiend
    an evil supernatural being
  212. figure
    alternate name for the body of a human being
  213. figurine
    a small carved or molded figure
  214. filch
    make off with belongings of others
  215. filial
    designating the generation following the parental generation
  216. filing
    the entering of a legal document into the public record
  217. filth
    any substance considered disgustingly foul or unpleasant
  218. finery
    elaborate or showy attire and accessories
  219. finicky
    fussy, especially about details
  220. finished
    ended or brought to an end
  221. finite
    bounded in magnitude or spatial or temporal extent
  222. fissure
    a long narrow depression in a surface
  223. fit
    meeting adequate standards for a purpose
  224. fitful
    occurring in spells and often abruptly
  225. flag
    a rectangular piece of cloth of distinctive design
  226. flagrant
    conspicuously and outrageously bad or reprehensible
  227. flail
    an implement with a handle and a free swinging stick
  228. flair
    a natural talent
  229. flamboyant
    tending to attract attention; marked by ostentatious display
  230. flaunt
    display proudly
  231. flay
    strip the skin off
  232. fledgling
    young bird that has just become capable of flying
  233. fledgeling
    young bird that has just fledged or become capable of flying
  234. fleece
    the outer coat of an animal, especially sheep and yaks
  235. fleet
    group of aircraft operating under the same ownership
  236. flick
    throw or toss with a quick motion
  237. flicker
    flash intermittently
  238. flinch
    draw back, as with fear or pain
  239. flip
    turn upside down, or throw so as to reverse
  240. flirt
    talk or behave amorously, without serious intentions
  241. flit
    move along rapidly and lightly; skim or dart
  242. floe
    a flat mass of ice drifting at sea
  243. flora
    all the plant life in a particular region or period
  244. florid
    elaborately or excessively ornamented
  245. flotsam
    the floating wreckage of a ship
  246. flounder
    move clumsily or struggle to move, as in mud or water
  247. fluctuate
    move or sway in a rising and falling or wavelike pattern
  248. fluke
    a stroke of luck
  249. flush
    rinse, clean, or empty with a liquid
  250. fluster
    cause to be nervous or upset
  251. flute
    a high-pitched woodwind instrument
  252. flutter
    flap the wings rapidly or fly with flapping movements
  253. flux
    a state of constant change
  254. fodder
    coarse food composed of plants or leaves and stalks
  255. foil
    hinder or prevent, as an effort, plan, or desire
  256. foliage
    the collective amount of leaves of one or more plants
  257. foolhardy
    marked by defiant disregard for danger or consequences
  258. foppish
    overly concerned with extreme elegance in dress and manner
  259. foray
    a sudden short attack
  260. forebear
    a person from whom you are descended
  261. forbear
    refrain from doing
  262. foreboding
    a feeling of evil to come
  263. forensic
    used in the investigation of facts or evidence in court
  264. forestall
    keep from happening or arising; make impossible
  265. forfeit
    lose the right to or lose by some error, offense, or crime
  266. forge
    create by hammering
  267. forlorn
    marked by or showing hopelessness
  268. formality
    a requirement of etiquette or custom
  269. forsake
    leave someone who needs or counts on you; leave in the lurch
  270. forte
    an asset of special worth or utility
  271. forthcoming
    easygoing and open when speaking or sharing information
  272. forward
    at or to or toward the front
  273. foster
    providing nurture though not related by blood or legal ties
  274. foul
    highly offensive; arousing aversion or disgust
  275. founder
    a person who establishes some institution
  276. fracas
    a noisy, angry argument or fight between people
  277. fractious
    easily irritated or annoyed
  278. frail
    physically weak
  279. frantic
    marked by uncontrolled excitement or emotion
  280. fraught
    filled with or attended with
  281. fray
    wear away by rubbing
  282. freebooter
    someone who takes spoils or plunder (as in war)
  283. frenetic
    fast and energetic in an uncontrolled or wild way
  284. phrenetic
    excessively agitated
  285. frenzied
    affected with or marked by mania uncontrolled by reason
  286. fresco
    a mural done with watercolors on wet plaster
  287. fret
    be agitated or irritated
  288. friction
    the resistance when a body is moved in contact with another
  289. frieze
    an ornament consisting of a horizontal sculptured band
  290. fringe
    an ornamental border of short lengths of hanging threads
  291. frisk
    search by running the hands rapidly over the clothing
  292. frivolous
    not serious in content, attitude, or behavior
  293. frock
    a one-piece garment for a woman; has skirt and bodice
  294. frolic
    play boisterously
  295. frolicsome
    given to merry play
  296. frond
    compound leaf of a fern or palm or cycad
  297. fructify
    make productive or fruitful
  298. frustrate
    hinder or prevent, as an effort, plan, or desire
  299. fugitive
    someone who is sought by law officers
  300. fulcrum
    the pivot about which a lever turns
  301. fulsome
    unpleasantly and excessively suave or ingratiating
  302. fumble
    feel about uncertainly or blindly
  303. fundamental
    serving as an essential component
  304. furor
    an interest followed with exaggerated zeal
  305. furrow
    a long shallow trench in the ground
  306. furtive
    secret and sly
  307. fusion
    the act of melding or melting together
  308. fuss
    an excited state of agitation
  309. fussy
    exacting especially about details
  310. gadfly
    any of various large flies that annoy livestock
  311. gaffe
    a socially awkward or tactless act
  312. gainsay
    take exception to
  313. gait
    an animal's manner of moving
  314. galaxy
    a collection of star systems
  315. gale
    a strong wind moving 34–40 knots
  316. gall
    a digestive juice secreted by the liver
  317. galleon
    a large square-rigged sailing ship with three or more masts
  318. galley
    a large medieval vessel with guns at stern and prow
  319. gallows
    an instrument from which a person is executed by hanging
  320. galvanic
    pertaining to electric current by chemical action
  321. galvanize
    stimulate (muscles) by administering a shock
  322. gambol
    play or run boisterously
  323. gamely
    in a plucky or sporting manner
  324. gamut
    a complete extent or range
  325. gangrene
    the localized death of living cells
  326. gape
    look with amazement
  327. garish
    tastelessly showy
  328. garner
    assemble or get together
  329. garnish
    decorate, as with parsley or other ornamental foods
  330. garrulous
    full of trivial conversation
  331. gastronomy
    the art and practice of preparing and eating good food
  332. gauche
    lacking social poise or refinement
  333. gaudy
    tastelessly showy
  334. gaunt
    very thin, especially from disease or hunger or cold
  335. gavel
    a small mallet used by a presiding officer or a judge
  336. gawk
    look with amazement
  337. gazette
    a newspaper or official journal
  338. genealogy
    the study or investigation of ancestry and family history
  339. generate
    bring into existence
  340. generic
    relating to or applicable to an entire class or group
  341. geniality
    a disposition to be friendly and approachable
  342. gentility
    elegance by virtue of fineness of manner and expression
  343. gentry
    the most powerful members of a society
  344. genus
    taxonomic group containing one or more species
  345. geriatrics
    the branch of medical science that deals with old people
  346. germ
    a structure from which tissue can develop into an organism
  347. germinal
    containing seeds of later development
  348. ground crew
    the crew of technicians and mechanics who service aircraft on the ground
  349. gerontology
    the branch of medical science that deals with old people
  350. gerrymander
    divide voting districts unfairly and to one's advantage
  351. gestate
    be pregnant with
  352. gesticulation
    a deliberate and vigorous motion of the hands or body
  353. ghastly
    shockingly repellent; inspiring horror
  354. gibberish
    unintelligible talking
  355. gibe
    laugh at with contempt and derision
  356. girth
    the distance around something, especially a person's body
  357. gist
    the central meaning or theme of a speech or literary work
  358. glare
    be sharply reflected
  359. glaring
    shining intensely
  360. glaze
    a coating, as for ceramics or metal
  361. glean
    gather, as of natural products
  362. glib
    artfully persuasive in speech
  363. glimmer
    a flash of light
  364. glitter
    the quality of shining with a bright reflected light
  365. gloss
    the property of being smooth and shiny
  366. glossary
    an alphabetical list of technical terms in a field
  367. glower
    look angry or sullen as if to signal disapproval
  368. glut
    supply with an excess of
  369. glutinous
    having the sticky properties of an adhesive
  370. glutton
    a person who is devoted to eating and drinking to excess
  371. gnarled
    old and twisted and covered in lines
  372. gnome
    a legendary creature resembling a tiny old man
  373. goad
    stab or urge on as if with a pointed stick
  374. gobble
    eat hastily without proper chewing
  375. gorge
    a deep ravine, usually with a river running through it
  376. gossamer
    a gauze fabric with an extremely fine texture
  377. gouge
    an impression in a surface, as made by a blow
  378. gourmand
    a person who is devoted to eating and drinking to excess
  379. gourmet
    a person highly knowledgeable and appreciative of fine food and drink
  380. gracious
    characterized by kindness and warm courtesy
  381. gradation
    relative position in a ranked series
  382. graduate
    receive an academic degree upon completion of one's studies
  383. granary
    a storehouse for threshed grain or animal feed
  384. grandeur
    the quality of being magnificent or splendid
  385. grandiloquent
    lofty in style
  386. grandiose
    impressive because of unnecessary largeness or magnificence
  387. granulate
    form into grains
  388. graphic
    written or drawn or engraved
  389. graphite
    a soft, dark gray mineral made of carbon
  390. grapple
    work hard to come to terms with or deal with something
  391. gratify
    make happy or satisfied
  392. gratis
    costing nothing
  393. gravity
    the force of attraction between all masses in the universe
  394. graze
    feed as in a meadow or pasture
  395. gregarious
    temperamentally seeking and enjoying the company of others
  396. grill
    a framework of metal bars used as a partition or a grate
  397. grimace
    contort the face to indicate a certain mental state
  398. grisly
    shockingly repellent; inspiring horror
  399. groom
    someone employed in a stable to take care of the horses
  400. groove
    a long narrow furrow cut by a natural process or a tool
  401. gross
    lacking fine distinctions or detail
  402. grotesque
    distorted and unnatural in shape or size
  403. grotto
    a small cave, usually with attractive features
  404. grouch
    show one's unhappiness or critical attitude
  405. grovel
    show submission or fear
  406. growl
    utter or emit low dull rumbling sounds
  407. grudge
    a resentment strong enough to justify retaliation
  408. grudging
    petty or reluctant in giving or spending
  409. gruel
    a thin porridge
  410. grueling
    characterized by effort to the point of exhaustion
  411. gruesome
    shockingly repellent; inspiring horror
  412. gruff
    blunt and unfriendly or stern
  413. guffaw
    a burst of loud and hearty laughter
  414. guileless
    innocent and free of deceit
  415. gush
    flow forth in a sudden stream or jet
  416. gust
    a strong current of air
  417. gusto
    vigorous and enthusiastic enjoyment
  418. gusty
    blowing in puffs or short intermittent blasts
  419. guy
    an informal term for a youth or man
  420. gyroscope
    rotating mechanism in the form of a mounted spinning wheel
  421. habituate
    familiarize psychologically or physically
  422. hackneyed
    repeated too often; overfamiliar through overuse
  423. haggle
    an instance of intense argument (as in bargaining)
  424. hail
    precipitation of ice pellets
  425. hale
    exhibiting or restored to vigorous good health
  426. halfhearted
    feeling or showing little interest or enthusiasm
  427. halting
    proceeding in a fragmentary, hesitant, or ineffective way
  428. hamper
    prevent the progress or free movement of
  429. handsome
    pleasing in appearance
  430. hap
    come to pass
  431. hapless
    unfortunate and deserving pity
  432. harangue
    a loud bombastic declamation expressed with strong emotion
  433. harbinger
    something indicating the approach of something or someone
  434. hardy
    having rugged physical strength
  435. harp
    a chordophone with strings between the neck and the soundbox
  436. harrowing
    causing extreme distress
  437. harry
    make a pillaging or destructive raid on, as in wartimes
  438. haughtiness
    overbearing pride evidenced by a superior manner
  439. havoc
    violent and needless disturbance
  440. hazard
    an unpredictable phenomenon that causes a certain result
  441. hazy
    filled or abounding with fog or mist
  442. headlong
    with the upper or anterior part of the body foremost
  443. headstrong
    habitually disposed to disobedience and opposition
  444. healthful
    conducive to good functioning of body or mind
  445. healthy
    free from infirmity or disease
  446. heckler
    someone who tries to embarrass you with gibes and objections
  447. heedless
    marked by or paying little attention
  448. helm
    steering mechanism for a vessel
  449. hem
    the edge of a piece of cloth
  450. herald
    a person who announces important news
  451. herbivorous
    feeding only on plants
  452. herd
    a group of cattle or sheep or other domestic mammals
  453. heresy
    a belief that rejects the orthodox tenets of a religion
  454. hermetic
    completely sealed or airtight
  455. hermitage
    the abode of a recluse
  456. heterodox
    characterized by departure from accepted standards
  457. hew
    make or shape as with an axe
  458. heyday
    the period of greatest prosperity or productivity
  459. hiatus
    an interruption in the intensity or amount of something
  460. hibernal
    characteristic of or relating to winter
  461. hide
    prevent from being seen or discovered
  462. hideous
    grossly offensive to decency or morality; causing horror
  463. hierarchy
    a series of ordered groupings within a system
  464. high-flown
    pretentious (especially with regard to language or ideals)
  465. hilarity
    great merriment
  466. hindmost
    located farthest to the rear
  467. hindrance
    any obstruction that impedes or is burdensome
  468. hindsight
    understanding the nature of an event after it has happened
  469. hinterland
    a remote and undeveloped area
  470. hireling
    a person who works only for money
  471. hirsute
    having or covered with hair
  472. historic
    belonging to the past
  473. historical
    of or relating to the study of recorded time
  474. histrionic
    overly dramatic or emotional
  475. hive
    a structure that provides a natural habitation for bees
  476. hoard
    a secret store of valuables or money
  477. hoary
    having gray or white hair as with age
  478. hoax
    something intended to deceive
  479. holocaust
    an act of mass destruction and loss of life
  480. holster
    a sheath for carrying a handgun
  481. homely
    lacking in physical beauty or proportion
  482. homeostasis
    metabolic equilibrium maintained by biological mechanisms
  483. homespun
    made of cloth woven in one's household
  484. homily
    a sermon on a moral or religious topic
  485. homogeneous
    all of the same or similar kind or nature
  486. hoodwink
    conceal one's true motives from
  487. horde
    a vast multitude
  488. hortatory
    giving strong encouragement
  489. horticultural
    of or relating to the cultivation of plants
  490. hostage
    a prisoner held to insure that another party will meet terms
  491. hostility
    a state of deep-seated ill-will
  492. hothead
    a reckless, impetuous, irresponsible person
  493. hovel
    small crude shelter used as a dwelling
  494. hubris
    overbearing pride or presumption
Created on Sat Oct 06 14:22:50 EDT 2007

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