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hubris
overbearing pride or presumption
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hue and cry
loud and persistent outcry from many people
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hull
dry outer covering of a fruit or seed or nut
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humanitarian
marked by humanistic values and devotion to human welfare
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humble
marked by meekness or modesty; not arrogant or prideful
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humility
a disposition to be humble; a lack of false pride
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hummock
a small natural hill
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humor
a message whose ingenuity or verbal skill or incongruity has the power to evoke laughter
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humus
partially decomposed organic matter; the organic component of soil
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hurl
throw forcefully
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husband
a married man; a woman's partner in marriage
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husbandry
the practice of cultivating the land or raising stock
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hut
small crude shelter used as a dwelling
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hybrid
a composite of mixed origin
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hydrophobia
a morbid fear of water
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hygiene
a condition promoting sanitary practices
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hyperbole
extravagant exaggeration
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hypercritical
inclined to judge too severely
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hypnosis
a state that resembles sleep but that is induced by suggestion
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hypochondriac
a patient with imaginary symptoms and ailments
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hysteria
state of violent mental agitation
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icon
a visual representation (of an object or scene or person or abstraction) produced on a surface
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ikon
a visual representation (of an object or scene or person or abstraction) produced on a surface
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ideology
an orientation that characterizes the thinking of a group or nation
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idiom
an expression whose meanings cannot be inferred from the meanings of the words that make it up
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idiosyncrasy
a behavioral attribute that is distinctive and peculiar to an individual
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idiosyncratic
peculiar to the individual
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idle
not in action or at work
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idyll
a short poem descriptive of rural or pastoral life
-
idyllic
suggestive of an idyll; charmingly simple and serene
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ignite
cause to start burning; subject to fire or great heat
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ignoble
completely lacking nobility in character or quality or purpose
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illicit
contrary to accepted morality (especially sexual morality) or convention
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illimitable
without limits in extent or size or quantity
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illusion
an erroneous mental representation
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illusive
based on or having the nature of an illusion
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imbecility
retardation more severe than a moron but not as severe as an idiot
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imbibe
take in liquids
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imbroglio
an intricate and confusing interpersonal or political situation
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imbue
spread or diffuse through
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imminent
close in time; about to occur
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immolate
offer as a sacrifice by killing or by giving up to destruction
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immure
lock up or confine, in or as in a jail
-
immutable
not subject or susceptible to change or variation in form or quality or nature
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impair
make worse or less effective
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impale
pierce with a sharp stake or point
-
impassable
incapable of being passed
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impasse
a situation in which no progress can be made or no advancement is possible
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impassioned
characterized by intense emotion
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impassive
having or revealing little emotion or sensibility; not easily aroused or excited
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impecunious
not having enough money to pay for necessities
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impediment
something immaterial that interferes with or delays action or progress
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impel
urge or force (a person) to an action; constrain or motivate
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impenetrable
not admitting of penetration or passage into or through
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imperative
requiring attention or action
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imperceptible
impossible or difficult to perceive by the mind or senses
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imperial
relating to or associated with an empire
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imperil
pose a threat to; present a danger to
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imperious
having or showing arrogant superiority to and disdain of those one views as unworthy
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impertinent
improperly forward or bold
-
imperturbable
not easily perturbed or excited or upset; marked by extreme calm and composure
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impervious
not admitting of passage or capable of being affected
-
impetuous
characterized by undue haste and lack of thought or deliberation
-
impetus
a force that moves something along
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impiety
unrighteousness by virtue of lacking respect for a god
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impious
lacking piety or reverence for a god
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implement
instrumentation (a piece of equipment or tool) used to effect an end
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implicate
bring into intimate and incriminating connection
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implication
something that is inferred (deduced or entailed or implied)
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implicit
implied though not directly expressed; inherent in the nature of something
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implode
burst inward
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implore
call upon in supplication; entreat
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imply
express or state indirectly
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impolitic
not politic
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imponderable
difficult or impossible to evaluate with precision
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import
bring in from abroad
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importunate
expressing earnest entreaty
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importune
beg persistently and urgently
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imposture
pretending to be another person
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imprecation
the act of calling down a curse that invokes evil (and usually serves as an insult)
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impregnate
make pregnant
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impropriety
the condition of being improper
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imprudent
not prudent or wise
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impudence
the trait of being rude and impertinent; inclined to take liberties
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impugn
attack as false or wrong
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impuissance
powerlessness revealed by an inability to act
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impute
attribute or credit to
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inadvertently
without knowledge or intention
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inalienable
incapable of being repudiated or transferred to another
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inane
devoid of intelligence
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inanimate
not endowed with life
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inaugurate
commence officially
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incandescent
emitting light as a result of being heated
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incarcerate
lock up or confine, in or as in a jail
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incarnate
possessing or existing in bodily form
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incarnation
the act of attributing human characteristics to abstract ideas etc.
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incendiary
capable of catching fire spontaneously or causing fires or burning readily
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incense
make furious
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inception
an event that is a beginning; a first part or stage of subsequent events
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incidence
the relative frequency of occurrence of something
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incident
a single distinct event
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incidental
(sometimes followed by `to') minor or casual or subordinate in significance or nature or occurring as a chance concomitant or consequence
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incite
provoke or stir up
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inclement
(of weather or climate) severe
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incline
lower or bend (the head or upper body), as in a nod or bow
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inclined
at an angle to the horizontal or vertical position
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inclusive
including much or everything; and especially including stated limits
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incognito
without revealing one's identity
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incoherent
without logical or meaningful connection
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incompatible
not compatible
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inconsequential
lacking worth or importance
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incontinent
not having control over urination and defecation
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incontrovertible
impossible to deny or disprove
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incorporeal
without material form or substance
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incorrigible
impervious to correction by punishment
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incredulity
doubt about the truth of something
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incredulous
not disposed or willing to believe; unbelieving
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increment
the amount by which something increases
-
incriminate
suggest that someone is guilty
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incrustation
the formation of a crust
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inculcate
teach and impress by frequent repetitions or admonitions
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incumbent
necessary (for someone) as a duty or responsibility; morally binding
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incur
make oneself subject to; bring upon oneself; become liable to
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incursion
the act of entering some territory or domain (often in large numbers)
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indefatigable
showing sustained enthusiastic action with unflagging vitality
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indelible
cannot be removed or erased
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indemnify
secure against future loss, damage, or liability; give security for
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indenture
formal agreement between the issuer of bonds and the bondholders as to terms of the debt
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indeterminate
not precisely determined or established; not fixed or known in advance
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indicative
(usually followed by `of') pointing out or revealing clearly
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index
an alphabetical listing of names and topics along with page numbers where they are discussed
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indict
accuse formally of a crime
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indigence
a state of extreme poverty or destitution
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indigenous
originating where it is found
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indigent
poor enough to need help from others
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indignation
a feeling of righteous anger
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indisputable
not open to question; obviously true
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indoctrinate
teach doctrines to; teach uncritically
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indubitable
too obvious to be doubted
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induct
place ceremoniously or formally in an office or position
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inductive
inducing or influencing; leading on
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indulgent
characterized by or given to yielding to the wishes of someone
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industrious
characterized by hard work and perseverance
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inebriate
make drunk (with alcoholic drinks)
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ineffable
defying expression or description
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ineffectual
not producing an intended effect
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ineluctable
impossible to avoid or evade:"inescapable conclusion"
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inept
generally incompetent and ineffectual
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inerrancy
(Christianity) exemption from error
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inert
unable to move or resist motion
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inestimable
beyond calculation or measure
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inevitable
incapable of being avoided or prevented
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inexorable
not to be placated or appeased or moved by entreaty
-
inextricable
not permitting extrication; incapable of being disentangled or untied
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infamous
known widely and usually unfavorably
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infantile
of or relating to infants or infancy
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infer
conclude by reasoning; in logic
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infernal
characteristic of or resembling Hell
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infest
occupy in large numbers or live on a host
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infiltrate
pass through an enemy line; in a military conflict
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infinitesimal
infinitely or immeasurably small
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infirmity
the state of being weak in health or body (especially from old age)
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inflated
enlarged beyond truth or reasonableness
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influx
the process of flowing in
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infraction
a crime less serious than a felony
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infringe
advance beyond the usual limit
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ingenue
an artless innocent young girl (especially as portrayed on the stage)
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ingenuous
lacking in sophistication or worldliness
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ingrained
(used especially of ideas or principles) deeply rooted; firmly fixed or held
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ingrate
a person who shows no gratitude
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ingratiate
gain favor with somebody by deliberate efforts
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inhibit
limit the range or extent of
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inimical
not friendly
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inimitable
defying imitation; matchless
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initiate
set in motion, start an event or prepare the way for
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injurious
harmful to living things
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inkling
a slight suggestion or vague understanding
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innocuous
not injurious to physical or mental health
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inopportune
not opportune
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inordinate
beyond normal limits
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inroad
an encroachment or intrusion
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insalubrious
detrimental to health
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insatiable
impossible to satisfy
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inscrutable
of an obscure nature
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insensible
barely able to be perceived
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insidious
working or spreading in a hidden and usually injurious way
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insinuate
give to understand
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insipid
lacking interest or significance or impact
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insolvent
unable to meet or discharge financial obligations
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insomnia
an inability to sleep; chronic sleeplessness
-
insouciant
marked by blithe unconcern
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instigate
provoke or stir up
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institution
a custom that for a long time has been an important feature of some group or society
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institutionalize
cause to be admitted; of persons to an institution
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muse
reflect deeply on a subject
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murmur
a low continuous indistinct sound; often accompanied by movement of the lips without the production of articulate speech
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mundane
found in the ordinary course of events
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multiplicity
the property of being multiple
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multilingual
using or knowing more than one language
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multiform
occurring in or having many forms or shapes or appearances
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muddle
make into a puddle
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mountebank
a flamboyant deceiver; one who attracts customers with tricks or jokes
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motto
a favorite saying of a sect or political group
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mottled
having spots or patches of color
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motility
ability to move spontaneously and independently
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motif
a unifying idea that is a recurrent element in literary or artistic work
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mote
(nontechnical usage) a tiny piece of anything
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mortician
one whose business is the management of funerals
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mores
(sociology) the conventions that embody the fundamental values of a group
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mordant
harshly ironic or sinister
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morbid
suggesting the horror of death and decay
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moratorium
suspension of an ongoing activity
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monotony
constancy of tone or pitch or inflection
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monograph
a detailed and documented treatise on a particular subject
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monochrome
painting done in a range of tones of a single color
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monochromatic
having or appearing to have only one color
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mongrel
derogatory term for a variation that is not genuine; something irregular or inferior or of dubious origin
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monastic
of communal life sequestered from the world under religious vows
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monarchy
an autocracy governed by a monarch who usually inherits the authority
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momentum
the product of a body's mass and its velocity
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momentous
of very great significance
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multi-valued
having many values, meanings, or appeals
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mollycoddle
treat with excessive indulgence
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molecule
(physics and chemistry) the simplest structural unit of an element or compound
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mogul
a very wealthy or powerful businessman
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modulate
fix or adjust the time, amount, degree, or rate of
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modicum
a small or moderate or token amount
-
mock
treat with contempt
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mobile
moving or capable of moving readily (especially from place to place)
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mnemonic
of or relating to or involved the practice of aiding the memory
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mitigate
lessen or to try to lessen the seriousness or extent of
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missive
a written message addressed to a person or organization
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misogynist
a misanthrope who dislikes women in particular
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misogamy
hatred of marriage
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misnomer
an incorrect or unsuitable name
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mishap
an unpredictable outcome that is unfortunate
-
miserly
(used of persons or behavior) characterized by or indicative of lack of generosity
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misdemeanor
a crime less serious than a felony
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miscreant
a person without moral scruples
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misconduct
activity that transgresses moral or civil law
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mischance
an unpredictable outcome that is unfortunate
-
miscellany
a collection containing a variety of sorts of things
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misapprehension
an understanding of something that is not correct
-
misanthrope
someone who dislikes people in general
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misadventure
an instance of misfortune
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mirth
great merriment
-
mire
a soft wet area of low-lying land that sinks underfoot
-
minutia
a small or minor detail
-
minion
a servile or fawning dependant
-
mingle
to bring or combine together or with something else
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mincing
affectedly dainty or refined
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minatory
threatening or foreshadowing evil or tragic developments
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mimicry
the act of mimicking; imitative behavior
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mime
an actor who communicates entirely by gesture and facial expression
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millennium
a span of 1000 years
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militia
civilians trained as soldiers but not part of the regular army
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militate
have force or influence; bring about an effect or change
-
migratory
used of animals that move seasonally
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migrant
traveler who moves from one region or country to another
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microcosm
a miniature model of something
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miasma
an unwholesome atmosphere
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meticulous
marked by precise accordance with details
-
meteoric
pertaining to or consisting of meteors or meteoroids
-
mete
a line that indicates a boundary
-
metaphysical
pertaining to or of the nature of metaphysics
-
metaphor
a figure of speech in which an expression is used to refer to something that it does not literally denote in order to suggest a similarity
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metallurgical
of or relating to metallurgy
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mesmerize
attract strongly, as if with a magnet
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merit
the quality of being deserving (e.g., deserving assistance)
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merger
an occurrence that involves the production of a union
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mercurial
liable to sudden unpredictable change
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mercantile
relating to or characteristic of trade or traders
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menial
used of unskilled work (especially domestic work)
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mendicant
practicing beggary
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menagerie
a collection of live animals for study or display
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menace
something that is a source of danger
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memorialize
be or provide a memorial to a person or an event
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memorial
a recognition of meritorious service
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mellifluous
pleasing to the ear
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melee
a noisy riotous fight
-
melancholy
a constitutional tendency to be gloomy and depressed
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megalomania
a psychological state characterized by delusions of grandeur
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meek
humble in spirit or manner; suggesting retiring mildness or even cowed submissiveness
-
meditation
continuous and profound contemplation or musing on a subject or series of subjects of a deep or abstruse nature
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mediate
act between parties with a view to reconciling differences
-
meddlesome
intrusive in a meddling or offensive manner
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meander
to move or cause to move in a sinuous, spiral, or circular course
-
mealymouthed
hesitant to state facts or opinions simply and directly as from e.g. timidity or hypocrisy
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meager
deficient in amount or quality or extent
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mayhem
violent and needless disturbance
-
maxim
a saying that is widely accepted on its own merits
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mawkish
effusively or insincerely emotional
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maverick
someone who exhibits great independence in thought and action
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maul
injure badly by beating
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maudlin
effusively or insincerely emotional
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matrimony
the state of being a married couple voluntarily joined for life (or until divorce)
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masticate
grind and knead
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mass
the property of a body that causes it to have weight in a gravitational field
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masquerade
a party of guests wearing costumes and masks
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mason
a craftsman who works with stone or brick
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masochist
someone who obtains pleasure from receiving punishment
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mash
to compress with violence, out of natural shape or condition
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martyr
one who voluntarily suffers death as the penalty for refusing to renounce their religion
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martinet
someone who demands exact conformity to rules and forms
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marsupial
mammals of which the females have a pouch (the marsupium) containing the teats where the young are fed and carried
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marrow
the fatty network of connective tissue that fills the cavities of bones
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marred
blemished by injury or rough wear
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maroon
a dark purplish-red to dark brownish-red color
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marked
strongly marked; easily noticeable
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maritime
relating to or involving ships or shipping or navigation or seamen
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marginal
at or constituting a border or edge
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margin
the boundary line or the area immediately inside the boundary
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maraud
raid and rove in search of booty
-
mar
make imperfect
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manumit
free from slavery or servitude
-
mantle
a sleeveless garment like a cloak but shorter
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mannerism
a behavioral attribute that is distinctive and peculiar to an individual
-
mannered
having unnatural mannerisms
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manipulate
influence or control shrewdly or deviously
-
manifold
many and varied; having many features or forms
-
maniacal
wildly disordered
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mangy
having many worn or threadbare spots in the nap
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mangle
destroy or injure severely
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mange
a persistent and contagious disease of the skin causing inflammation and itching and loss of hair; affects domestic animals (and sometimes people)
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mammoth
any of numerous extinct elephants widely distributed in the Pleistocene; extremely large with hairy coats and long upcurved tusks
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mammal
any warm-blooded vertebrate having the skin more or less covered with hair; young are born alive except for the small subclass of monotremes and nourished with milk
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malleable
capable of being shaped or bent or drawn out
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malingerer
someone shirking their duty by feigning illness or incapacity
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malignant
dangerous to health; characterized by progressive and uncontrolled growth (especially of a tumor)
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malign
speak unfavorably about
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malevolent
wishing or appearing to wish evil to others; arising from intense ill will or hatred
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maleficent
harmful or evil in intent or effect
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malefactor
someone who has committed a crime or has been legally convicted of a crime
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malcontent
discontented as toward authority
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malapropos
at an inconvenient time
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malapropism
the unintentional misuse of a word by confusion with one that sounds similar
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malaise
physical discomfort (as mild sickness or depression)
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malady
impairment of normal physiological function affecting part or all of an organism
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maladroit
not adroit
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makeshift
done or made using whatever is available
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maim
injure or wound seriously and leave permanent disfiguration or mutilation
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magnate
a very wealthy or powerful businessman
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magnanimity
liberality in bestowing gifts; extremely liberal and generous of spirit
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magistrate
a lay judge or civil authority who administers the law (especially one who conducts a court dealing with minor offenses)
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magisterial
of or relating to a magistrate
-
maelstrom
a powerful circular current of water (usually the result of conflicting tides)
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madrigal
an unaccompanied partsong for 2 or 3 voices; follows a strict poetic form
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Machiavellian
of or relating to Machiavelli or the principles of conduct he recommended
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macerate
soften, usually by steeping in liquid, and cause to disintegrate as a result
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mace
spice made from the dried fleshy covering of the nutmeg seed
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macabre
shockingly repellent; inspiring horror
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luxuriate
become extravagant; indulge (oneself) luxuriously
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luxuriant
produced or growing in extreme abundance
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lust
a strong sexual desire
-
lush
produced or growing in extreme abundance
-
luscious
having strong sexual appeal
-
lurk
lie in wait, lie in ambush, behave in a sneaky and secretive manner
-
lurid
horrible in fierceness or savagery
-
luminous
softly bright or radiant
-
luminary
a celebrity who is an inspiration to others
-
lumen
a cavity or passage in a tubular organ
-
lull
make calm or still
-
lugubrious
excessively mournful
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ludicrous
incongruous;inviting ridicule
-
lucre
informal terms for money
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lucrative
producing a sizeable profit
-
lubricate
apply a lubricant to
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low
less than normal in degree or intensity or amount
-
lottery
players buy (or are given) chances and prizes are distributed by casting lots
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lot
anything (straws or pebbles etc.) taken or chosen at random
-
loquacious
full of trivial conversation
-
lopsided
having one side lower or smaller or lighter than the other
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longevity
the property of being long-lived
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loll
be lazy or idle
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lofty
of imposing height; especially standing out above others
-
loft
floor consisting of a large unpartitioned space over a factory or warehouse or other commercial space
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lode
a deposit of valuable ore occurring within definite boundaries separating it from surrounding rocks
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litter
rubbish carelessly dropped or left about (especially in public places)
-
litotes
understatement for rhetorical effect (especially when expressing an affirmative by negating its contrary)
-
litigation
a legal proceeding in a court; a judicial contest to determine and enforce legal rights
-
lithe
moving and bending with ease
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listless
lacking zest or vivacity
-
list
a database containing an ordered array of items (names or topics)
-
liquidate
eliminate by paying off (debts)
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lionize
assign great social importance to
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lineament
the characteristic parts of a person's face: eyes and nose and mouth and chin
-
limpid
clear and bright
-
limp
walk impeded by some physical limitation or injury
-
limn
make a portrait of
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limbo
(theology) in Roman Catholicism, the place of unbaptized but innocent or righteous souls (such as infants and virtuous individuals)
-
limber
(used of artifacts) easily bent
-
lilliputian
very small
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lien
the right to take another's property if an obligation is not discharged
-
licentious
lacking moral discipline; especially sexually unrestrained
-
license
a legal document giving official permission to do something
-
libretto
the words of an opera or musical play
-
libidinous
driven by lust; preoccupied with or exhibiting lustful desires
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libertine
unrestrained by convention or morality
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liaison
a channel for communication between groups
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liability
the state of being legally obliged and responsible
-
lexicon
a reference book containing an alphabetical list of words with information about them
-
lexicographer
a compiler or writer of a dictionary; a student of the lexical component of language
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lewd
suggestive of or tending to moral looseness
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levity
a manner lacking seriousness
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levitate
cause to rise in the air and float, as if in defiance of gravity
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levee
a pier that provides a landing place on a river
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lethargic
deficient in alertness or activity
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leonine
of or characteristic of or resembling a lion
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leniency
a disposition to yield to the wishes of someone
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legislature
persons who make or amend or repeal laws
-
legerdemain
an illusory feat; considered magical by naive observers
-
legato
connecting the notes; in music
-
legacy
(law) a gift of personal property by will
-
leeway
a permissible difference; allowing some freedom to move within limits
-
lectern
desk or stand with a slanted top used to hold a text at the proper height for a lecturer
-
lechery
unrestrained indulgence in sexual activity
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leave-taking
the act of departing politely
-
leaven
a substance used to produce fermentation in dough or a liquid
-
layman
someone who is not a clergyman or a professional person
-
lax
lacking in rigor or strictness
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laud
praise, glorify, or honor
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lateral
situated at or extending to the side
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latent
potentially existing but not presently evident or realized
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latch
catch for fastening a door or gate; a bar that can be lowered or slid into a groove
-
lassitude
a feeling of lack of interest or energy
-
lascivious
driven by lust; preoccupied with or exhibiting lustful desires
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largess
liberality in bestowing gifts; extremely liberal and generous of spirit
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larder
a small storeroom for storing foods or wines
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larceny
the act of taking something from someone unlawfully
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lap
the upper side of the thighs of a seated person
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lank
long and thin and often limp
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languish
become feeble
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languid
lacking spirit or liveliness
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lancet
a surgical knife with a pointed double-edged blade; used for punctures and small incisions
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lance
a long pointed rod used as a tool or weapon
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lampoon
ridicule with satire
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lament
a cry of sorrow and grief
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lagoon
a body of water cut off from a larger body by a reef of sand or coral
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lackluster
lacking brilliance or vitality
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lackadaisical
idle or indolent especially in a dreamy way
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lachrymose
showing sorrow
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laceration
the act of lacerating
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lace
a cord that is drawn through eyelets or around hooks in order to draw together two edges (as of a shoe or garment)
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labyrinth
complex system of paths or tunnels in which it is easy to get lost
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labile
liable to change
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knotty
tangled in knots or snarls
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knoll
a small natural hill
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knit
make (textiles) by knitting
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knell
the sound of a bell rung slowly to announce a death or a funeral or the end of something
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knead
make uniform
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knack
a special way of doing something
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kleptomaniac
someone with an irrational urge to steal in the absence of an economic motive
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kindred
group of people related by blood or marriage
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killjoy
someone who spoils the pleasure of others
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ken
range of what one can know or understand
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kaleidoscope
an optical toy in a tube; it produces symmetrical patterns as bits of colored glass are reflected by mirrors
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jurisprudence
the branch of philosophy concerned with the law and the principles that lead courts to make the decisions they do
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jurisdiction
in law; the territory within which power can be exercised
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juridical
of or relating to the law or jurisprudence
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junta
a group of military officers who rule a country after seizing power
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junket
dessert made of sweetened milk coagulated with rennet
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juncture
the shape or manner in which things come together and a connection is made
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jumble
assemble without order or sense
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juggernaut
a massive inexorable force that seems to crush everything in its way
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jug
a large bottle with a narrow mouth
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judicious
marked by the exercise of good judgment or common sense in practical matters
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jubilation
a feeling of extreme joy
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jostle
make one's way by jostling, pushing, or shoving
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jollity
feeling jolly and jovial and full of good humor
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jocular
characterized by jokes and good humor
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jocose
characterized by jokes and good humor
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jingoist
an extreme bellicose nationalist
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jibe
shift from one side of the ship to the other
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jetsam
the part of a ship's equipment or cargo that is thrown overboard to lighten the load in a storm
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jeopardize
pose a threat to; present a danger to
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jaunty
having a cheerful, lively, and self-confident air
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jaunt
a journey taken for pleasure
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jaundiced
affected by jaundice which causes yellowing of skin etc
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jaundice
yellowing of the skin and the whites of the eyes caused by an accumulation of bile pigment (bilirubin) in the blood; can be a symptom of gallstones or liver infection or anemia
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jargon
specialized technical terminology characteristic of a particular subject
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jabber
talk in a noisy, excited, or declamatory manner
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itinerant
traveling from place to place to work
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isthmus
a relatively narrow strip of land (with water on both sides) connecting two larger land areas
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isotope
one of two or more atoms with the same atomic number but with different numbers of neutrons
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irrevocable
incapable of being retracted or revoked
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irreverence
an irreverent mental attitude
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irresolute
uncertain how to act or proceed
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irremediable
impossible to remedy or correct or redress
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irony
incongruity between what might be expected and what actually occurs
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ironic
characterized by often poignant difference or incongruity between what is expected and what actually is
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irksome
so lacking in interest as to cause mental weariness
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iridescent
varying in color when seen in different lights or from different angles
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irate
feeling or showing extreme anger
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iota
a tiny or scarcely detectable amount
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invulnerable
immune to attack; impregnable
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invoke
request earnestly (something from somebody); ask for aid or protection
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invocation
the act of appealing for help
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inviolable
incapable of being transgressed or dishonored