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  1. abstruse
    difficult to understand
  2. actuate
    put in motion
  3. adiabatic
    occurring without loss or gain of heat
  4. afflatus
    a strong creative impulse; divine inspiration
  5. aleatory
    dependent on chance
  6. algid
    chilly
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  7. amenable
    disposed or willing to comply
  8. amenity
    something that provides value, pleasure, or convenience
    abstrusenactuatenadiabaticnafflatusnaleatorynalgidnamenablenamenitynanathemananodynenantinomynapocalypsenapocryphalnapogeenapprobationnateliernautochthonousnbalefulnbanefulnbiometrynblatantnblazonnbravonbreachnbuccalnbullionncacoethesncalciminencamberncameoncantncantoncaparisonncaptiousncaptiousncaptiousncaptiousncaptiousncaptiousncarvel-builtncashierncasuisticncatachresisncatalysisncessionnchampnchantrynchasublenchasublenchasublenchasublenchasublenchasublenchrysoprasencircumfusencodonncoefficie
  9. anathema
    a formal ecclesiastical curse accompanied by excommunication
  10. anodyne
    capable of relieving pain
  11. antinomy
    a contradiction between two equally reasonable statements
  12. apocalypse
    a cosmic cataclysm in which God destroys the powers of evil
  13. apocryphal
    being of questionable authenticity
  14. apogee
    the farthest point in an orbit around the Earth
  15. approbation
    official acceptance or agreement
  16. atelier
    a studio especially for an artist or designer
  17. autochthonous
    originating where it is found
  18. baleful
    threatening or foreshadowing evil or tragic developments
  19. baneful
    evil or sinister
  20. biometry
    a branch of biology that studies biological phenomena and observations by means of statistical analysis
  21. blatant
    without any attempt at concealment; completely obvious
  22. blazon
    the official symbols of a family, state, etc.
  23. bravo
    a cry of approval as from an audience at the end of great performance
  24. breach
    an opening, especially a gap in a dike or fortification
  25. buccal
    of or relating to or toward the cheek
  26. bullion
    a mass of precious metal
  27. cacoethes
    an irrational but irresistible motive for a belief or action
  28. calcimine
    a water-base paint containing zinc oxide and glue and coloring; used as a wash for walls and ceilings
  29. camber
    a slight convexity (as of the surface of a road)
  30. cameo
    engraving or carving in low relief on a stone
  31. cant
    a slope in the turn of a road or track
  32. canto
    a major division of a long poem
  33. caparison
    stable gear consisting of a decorated covering for a horse, especially (formerly) for a warhorse
  34. captious
    tending to find and call attention to faults
  35. captious
    tending to find and call attention to faults
  36. captious
    tending to find and call attention to faults
  37. captious
    tending to find and call attention to faults
  38. captious
    tending to find and call attention to faults
  39. captious
    tending to find and call attention to faults
  40. carvel-built
    built with flush hull planks
  41. cashier
    a person responsible for receiving payments for goods
  42. casuistic
    of or relating to or practicing casuistry
    abstrusenadiabaticnapocalypsenapogeenbanefulnbullionncameoncasuisticncatalysisncollatencomplaisantncorollaryndeprecatendesuetudendiffidentndiscomfitednelegiacnempiricalnexpostulationnfecundnfootlenfugaciousngainsayngalvanometernhomologisenhomologizenhomologousnintransigentnkiosknligaturenlintelnmonographnmuftinnicetynnugatorynobstreperousnpalpablenpleonasticnpredicatenpursynpusillanimousnramifynrefectionnrefectorynremonstrancenretrorsenscoriansedulousnsenescentnsenilensolicitousntemerariousntrea
  43. catachresis
    strained or paradoxical use of words either in error (as `blatant' to mean `flagrant') or deliberately (as in a mixed metaphor: `blind mouths')
  44. catalysis
    acceleration of a chemical reaction induced the presence of material that is chemically unchanged at the end of the reaction
  45. cession
    the act of surrendering possession or control
  46. champ
    someone who has won first place in a competition
  47. chantry
    an endowment for the singing of Masses
  48. chasuble
    a long sleeveless vestment worn by a priest when celebrating Mass
  49. chasuble
    a long sleeveless vestment worn by a priest when celebrating Mass
  50. chasuble
    a long sleeveless vestment worn by a priest when celebrating Mass
  51. chasuble
    a long sleeveless vestment worn by a priest when celebrating Mass
  52. chasuble
    a long sleeveless vestment worn by a priest when celebrating Mass
  53. chasuble
    a long sleeveless vestment worn by a priest when celebrating Mass
  54. chrysoprase
    a green variety of chalcedony valued as a gemstone
  55. circumfuse
    spread something around something
  56. codon
    a specific sequence of three adjacent nucleotides on a strand of DNA or RNA that specifies the genetic code information for synthesizing a particular amino acid
  57. coefficient
    a constant number that serves as a measure of some property
  58. coeval
    of the same period
  59. collate
    assemble in proper sequence
  60. complaisant
    showing a cheerful willingness to do favors for others
  61. concatenate
    add by linking or joining so as to form a chain or series
  62. condign
    fitting or appropriate and deserved
  63. congeries
    a sum total of many heterogenous things taken together
  64. congruence
    the quality of agreeing; being suitable and appropriate
  65. console
    give moral or emotional strength to
  66. contraband
    distributed or sold illicitly
  67. convexity
    the property possessed by a shape that curves outward
  68. convivial
    occupied with or fond of the pleasures of good company
  69. corollary
    an inference following from the proof of another proposition
  70. cubicle
    small area set off by walls for special use
  71. decadent
    relating to indulgence in something pleasurable
  72. denouement
    the outcome of a complex sequence of events
  73. deprecate
    express strong disapproval of; deplore
  74. dervish
    a Muslim monk of an order noted for fast ceremonial dancing
  75. desuetude
    a state of inactivity or disuse
  76. detraction
    a petty disparagement
  77. deviate
    turn aside; turn away from
  78. diffident
    showing modest reserve
  79. discomfited
    people who are defeated
  80. disinterested
    unaffected by concern for one's own welfare
  81. distrait
    having the attention diverted especially because of anxiety
  82. divers
    many and different
  83. doff
    remove
  84. dolichocephalic
    an adult with a long narrow head
  85. donjon
    the main tower within the walls of a medieval castle or fortress
  86. doric
    of or pertaining to the Doric style of architecture
  87. dottle
    residue of partially burnt tobacco in a pipe after smoking
  88. dudgeon
    a feeling of intense righteous anger
  89. eclectic
    selecting what seems best of various styles or ideas
  90. eclogue
    a short poem descriptive of rural or pastoral life
  91. electrolysis
    (chemistry) a chemical decomposition reaction produced by passing an electric current through a solution containing ions
  92. elegiac
    resembling or characteristic of a lament for the dead
  93. empirical
    derived from experiment and observation rather than theory
  94. eschatology
    the branch of theology that is concerned with final things
  95. evince
    give expression to
  96. exiguous
    extremely scanty
  97. expostulation
    an exclamation of protest, opposition, or criticism
  98. factitious
    not produced by natural forces; artificial or fake
  99. fecund
    capable of producing offspring or vegetation
  100. fiduciary
    relating to or of the nature of a legal trust
  101. filial
    designating the generation following the parental generation
  102. finical
    exacting especially about details
  103. flageolet
    a French bean variety with light-colored seeds
  104. flay
    strip the skin off
  105. flitch
    salted and cured abdominal wall of a side of pork
  106. fluster
    cause to be nervous or upset
  107. footle
    be about
  108. fruition
    the condition of producing seed-bearing structures
  109. fugacious
    lasting a very short time
  110. fugacious
    lasting a very short time
  111. gainsay
    take exception to
  112. galvanometer
    meter for detecting or comparing or measuring small electric currents
  113. gambit
    a chess move in which the player sacrifices minor pieces
  114. glaucous
    having a frosted look from a powdery coating, as on plants
  115. glutinous
    having the sticky properties of an adhesive
  116. glutinous
    having the sticky properties of an adhesive
  117. glutinous
    having the sticky properties of an adhesive
  118. glutinous
    having the sticky properties of an adhesive
  119. glutinous
    having the sticky properties of an adhesive
  120. glutinous
    having the sticky properties of an adhesive
  121. guillemot
    small black or brown speckled auks of northern seas
  122. hacienda
    the main house on a ranch or large estate
  123. hawser
    large heavy rope for nautical use
  124. hegemony
    the dominance or leadership of one social group over others
  125. hibernal
    characteristic of or relating to winter
  126. hieratic
    associated with the priesthood or priests
  127. histology
    the study of the microscopic structure of tissues
  128. homologise
    make homologous
  129. homologise
    make homologous
  130. homologize
    make homologous
  131. homologous
    similar in position, structure, function, or characteristics
  132. imperturbable
    marked by extreme calm and composure
  133. impregnate
    make pregnant
  134. indue
    give qualities or abilities to
  135. indue
    give qualities or abilities to
  136. indue
    give qualities or abilities to
  137. indue
    give qualities or abilities to
  138. indue
    give qualities or abilities to
  139. indue
    give qualities or abilities to
  140. indue
    give qualities or abilities to
  141. inference
    a conclusion you can draw based on known evidence
  142. insular
    relating to or characteristic of or situated on an island
  143. intransigent
    impervious to pleas, persuasion, requests, or reason
  144. ionization
    the process of ionizing
  145. jalousie
    a shutter made of angled slats
  146. jocose
    characterized by jokes and good humor
  147. kinetic
    relating to the motion of material bodies and their forces
  148. kiosk
    small area set off by walls for special use
  149. lambent
    softly bright or radiant
  150. lamina
    a thin plate or layer (especially of bone or mineral)
  151. lazar
    a person afflicted with leprosy
  152. libel
    a false and malicious publication
  153. ligature
    the act of tying or binding things together
  154. lintel
    a horizontal beam over a door or window
  155. lionize
    assign great social importance to
  156. livid
    furiously angry
  157. lout
    an awkward, foolish person
  158. malignity
    quality of being disposed to evil; intense ill will
  159. mastic
    an evergreen shrub of the Mediterranean region that is cultivated for its resin
  160. matrix
    an enclosure within which something originates or develops
  161. matutinal
    pertaining to or occurring in the morning
  162. mayhem
    violent and needless disturbance
  163. metempsychosis
    after death the soul begins a new cycle of existence in another human body
  164. mew
    cry like a cat
  165. minded
    mentally oriented toward something specified
  166. monograph
    a detailed and documented treatise on a particular subject
  167. moraine
    accumulated earth and stones deposited by a glacier
  168. mordant
    harshly ironic or sinister
  169. mufti
    a jurist who interprets Muslim religious law
  170. mundane
    found in the ordinary course of events
  171. munificence
    liberality in bestowing gifts
  172. muniments
    deeds and other documentary evidence of title to land
  173. myrmidon
    a follower who carries out orders without question
  174. necromancy
    conjuring up the dead, especially for prophesying
  175. nectarine
    a variety or mutation of the peach that has a smooth skin
  176. nicety
    conformity with some standard of correctness or propriety
  177. nihilist
    someone who rejects all theories of morality
  178. nonage
    any age prior to the legal age
  179. nondescript
    lacking distinct or individual characteristics
  180. nostrum
    patent medicine whose efficacy is questionable
  181. nugatory
    of no real value
  182. nympholepsy
    a frenzy of emotion; as for something unattainable
  183. obliquity
    the quality of being deliberately vague or deceptive
  184. oblivion
    the state of being disregarded or forgotten
  185. oblivion
    the state of being disregarded or forgotten
  186. oblivion
    the state of being disregarded or forgotten
  187. oblivion
    the state of being disregarded or forgotten
  188. oblivion
    the state of being disregarded or forgotten
  189. oblivion
    the state of being disregarded or forgotten
  190. obloquy
    state of disgrace resulting from public abuse
  191. obstreperous
    noisily and stubbornly defiant
  192. obviate
    do away with
  193. odalisque
    a woman slave in a harem
  194. ontology
    the metaphysical study of the nature of being and existence
  195. oriflamme
    an inspiring symbol or ideal that serves as a rallying point in a struggle
  196. oriflamme
    an inspiring symbol or ideal that serves as a rallying point in a struggle
  197. oriflamme
    an inspiring symbol or ideal that serves as a rallying point in a struggle
  198. oriflamme
    an inspiring symbol or ideal that serves as a rallying point in a struggle
  199. oriflamme
    an inspiring symbol or ideal that serves as a rallying point in a struggle
  200. oriflamme
    an inspiring symbol or ideal that serves as a rallying point in a struggle
  201. ostensible
    appearing as such but not necessarily so
  202. palmy
    very lively and profitable
  203. palpable
    capable of being perceived
  204. panegyrical
    formally expressing praise
  205. panoply
    a complete and impressive array
  206. parietal
    of or relating to or associated with the parietal bones in the cranium
  207. parvenu
    a person who has suddenly risen to a higher economic status
  208. pediment
    a triangular gable between a horizontal entablature and a sloping roof
  209. pelagic
    relating to, occurring in, or living in the open ocean
  210. peremptory
    putting an end to all debate or action
  211. perennial
    lasting an indefinitely long time
  212. perfidy
    an act of deliberate betrayal
  213. perforce
    by necessity
  214. peristyle
    a colonnade surrounding a building or enclosing a court
  215. persiflage
    light teasing
  216. pertinacious
    stubbornly unyielding
  217. pertinacious
    stubbornly unyielding
  218. pertinacious
    stubbornly unyielding
  219. pertinacious
    stubbornly unyielding
  220. pertinacious
    stubbornly unyielding
  221. pertinacious
    stubbornly unyielding
  222. perverse
    deviating from what is considered moral or right or proper
  223. pipes
  224. pithy
    concise and full of meaning
  225. plenary
    full in all respects
  226. pleonastic
    repetition of same sense in different words
  227. plummet
    drop sharply
  228. poignant
    keenly distressing to the mind or feelings
  229. polity
    the form of government of a social organization
  230. polity
    the form of government of a social organization
  231. polity
    the form of government of a social organization
  232. polity
    the form of government of a social organization
  233. polity
    the form of government of a social organization
  234. polity
    the form of government of a social organization
  235. poltroon
    an abject coward
  236. postulate
    maintain or assert
  237. postulate
    maintain or assert
  238. predicate
    involve as a necessary condition or consequence
  239. pristine
    immaculately clean and unused
  240. Procrustes
    a mythical giant who was a thief and murderer
  241. Procrustes
    a mythical giant who was a thief and murderer
  242. propitiate
    make peace with
  243. propound
    put forward, as of an idea
  244. protagonist
    the principal character in a work of fiction
  245. provident
    giving something useful for the future
  246. pursy
    breathing laboriously or convulsively
  247. pusillanimous
    lacking in courage, strength, and resolution
  248. pusillanimous
    lacking in courage, strength, and resolution
  249. quittance
    a document or receipt certifying release from an obligation or debt
  250. quizzical
    perplexed
  251. ramify
    have or develop complicating consequences
  252. raptorial
    relating to or characteristic of birds of prey
  253. reave
    steal goods; take as spoils
  254. reave
    steal goods; take as spoils
  255. refection
    a light meal or repast
  256. refectory
    a communal dining-hall, usually in a monastery
  257. refractory
    stubbornly resistant to authority or control
  258. remonstrance
    the act of expressing earnest opposition or protest
  259. requital
    an act of requiting; returning in kind
  260. retrench
    tighten one's belt; use resources carefully
  261. retrorse
    bent or curved backward or downward
  262. rimose
    having a surface covered with a network of cracks and small crevices
  263. rood
    representation of the cross on which Jesus died
  264. sanguine
    confidently optimistic and cheerful
  265. saurian
    any of various reptiles of the suborder Sauria which includes lizards; in former classifications included also the crocodiles and dinosaurs
  266. scoria
    the scum formed by oxidation at the surface of molten metals
  267. scurrilous
    expressing offensive, insulting, or scandalous criticism
  268. seclusion
    the act of isolating oneself from others
  269. sedulous
    marked by care and persistent effort
  270. senescent
    growing old
  271. senile
    mentally or physically infirm with age
    voluptuous
  272. sententious
    concise and full of meaning
  273. sidereal
    of or relating to the stars or constellations
  274. simony
    the buying or selling of religious jobs or privileges
  275. sinecure
    a job that involves minimal duties
  276. solicitous
    full of anxiety and concern
  277. spectroscope
    an optical instrument for spectrographic analysis
  278. speculate
    reflect deeply on a subject
  279. spurious
    plausible but false
  280. stout
    having rugged physical strength
  281. strappado
    a form of torture in which the hands are tied behind a person's back and they are lifted off the ground by a rope tied to their wrists, then allowed to drop until their fall is checked with a jerk by the rope
  282. Struthio
    type genus of the Struthionidae: African ostriches
  283. sumptuous
    rich and superior in quality
  284. sunder
    break apart or in two, using violence
  285. supposititious
    based primarily on surmise rather than adequate evidence
  286. susurration
    an indistinct sound, as of whispering or rustling
  287. suttee
    the act of a Hindu widow willingly cremating herself on the funeral pyre of her dead husband
  288. suture
    a seam used in surgery
  289. sylvan
    relating to or characteristic of wooded regions
  290. teasing
    the act of harassing someone playfully or maliciously
  291. telamon
    a figure of a man used as a supporting column
  292. temerarious
    presumptuously daring
  293. tergiversation
    falsification by means of vague or ambiguous language
  294. tesselate
  295. tesselate
  296. tesselate
  297. tesselate
  298. tesselate
  299. tesselate
  300. thrall
    the state of being under the control of another person
  301. transport
    move something or somebody around
  302. treatise
    a formal text that treats a particular topic systematically
  303. truculent
    defiantly aggressive
  304. trumpery
    ornamental objects of no great value
  305. tumbrel
    a farm dumpcart for carrying dung
  306. tumbril
    a farm dumpcart for carrying dung
  307. turbid
    clouded as with sediment
  308. turgid
    ostentatiously lofty in style
  309. untoward
    not in keeping with accepted standards of what is proper
  310. unwonted
    out of the ordinary
  311. vassal
    a person who owes allegiance and service to a feudal lord
  312. venal
    capable of being corrupted
  313. venerate
    regard with feelings of respect and reverence
  314. veneration
    a feeling of profound respect for someone or something
  315. venial
    warranting only temporal punishment
  316. verticil
    a whorl of leaves growing around a stem
  317. voluptuous
    displaying luxury and furnishing gratification to the senses
  318. votary
    a priest or priestess in a non-Christian religion or cult
  319. wattle
    a fleshy wrinkled and often brightly colored fold of skin hanging from the neck or throat of certain birds (chickens and turkeys) or lizards
  320. satrap
    a governor of a province in ancient Persia
  321. requite
    make repayment for or return something
  322. descry
    catch sight of
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