GRE-2

Kai W.
1000 words 0 learners

Learn words with Flashcards and other activities

Definition First
Print Flashcards

Other learning activities

Answer a few questions about each word. Use this to prep for your next quiz! Compete with other teams in real time to see who answers the most questions correctly! Test your spelling acumen. Read the definition, listen to the word and try spelling it!

Teaching tools

Create and assign quizzes to your students to test their vocabulary. Assign learning activities including Practice, Vocabulary Jams and Spelling Bees to your students, and monitor their progress in real-time.

Full list of words from this list:

words only definitions & notes
  1. complacency
    the feeling you have when you are satisfied with yourself
  2. complacent
    contented to a fault with oneself or one's actions
  3. complaisance
    a tendency to try to please or yield to the will of others
  4. complaisant
    showing a cheerful willingness to do favors for others
  5. complexion
    texture and appearance of the skin of the face
  6. compliance
    the act of submitting, usually surrendering power to another
  7. compliant
    disposed to act in accordance with someone's wishes
  8. compliment
    a remark expressing praise and admiration
  9. complimentary
    expressing praise and admiration
  10. comply
    act in accordance with someone's rules, commands, or wishes
  11. comport
    behave in a certain manner
  12. comportment
    manner of behaving or conducting oneself; bearing
  13. composite
    consisting of separate interconnected parts
  14. composure
    steadiness of mind under stress
  15. comprehensive
    including all or everything
  16. compress
    squeeze or push together
  17. compressor
    a mechanical device that compresses gasses
  18. compromise
    an accommodation in which both sides make concessions
  19. compulsion
    using force to cause something to occur
  20. compulsive
    having obsessive habits or irresistible urges
  21. compulsory
    required by rule
  22. compunction
    a feeling of deep regret, usually for some misdeed
  23. computation
    the procedure of calculating
  24. compute
    make a mathematical calculation
  25. con
    an argument opposed to a proposal
  26. concatenate
    add by linking or joining so as to form a chain or series
  27. concatenation
    the act of linking together as in a series or chain
  28. concave
    curving inward
  29. concede
    give over
  30. conceit
    the trait of being unduly vain
  31. conceited
    having an exaggerated sense of self-importance
  32. conceivable
    capable of being imagined
  33. conceive
    have the idea for
  34. concerto
    a composition for orchestra and a soloist
  35. concession
    the act of yielding
  36. conciliate
    gain the good will of or cause to be more favorably inclined
  37. conciliation
    the act of placating and overcoming distrust and animosity
  38. concise
    expressing much in few words
  39. concision
    terseness and economy in writing or speech
  40. concoct
    make something by mixing
  41. concoction
    the act of creating something by compounding or mixing
  42. concomitant
    following or accompanying as a consequence
  43. concord
    a harmonious state of things and of their properties
  44. concordant
    being of the same opinion
  45. concurrent
    occurring or operating at the same time
  46. concussion
    injury to the brain caused by a blow
  47. condemn
    express strong disapproval of
  48. condemnation
    an expression of strong disapproval
  49. condescend
    behave in a patronizing manner
  50. condescension
    showing arrogance by patronizing those considered inferior
  51. condole with
    share the suffering of
  52. condolence
    an expression of sympathy with another's grief
  53. conduce
    be conducive to
  54. conducive
    tending to bring about; being partly responsible for
  55. confection
    a food rich in sugar
  56. confide
    reveal in private
  57. configuration
    an arrangement of parts or elements
  58. confirmed
    having been established or made firm or received the rite of confirmation
  59. confiscate
    take temporary possession of a security by legal authority
  60. conflagration
    a very intense and uncontrolled fire
  61. conflate
    mix together different elements
  62. confluence
    a place where things merge or flow together
  63. confront
    oppose, as in hostility or a competition
  64. confrontation
    discord resulting from a clash of ideas or opinions
  65. congeal
    solidify, thicken, or come together
  66. congenial
    suitable to your needs
  67. congenital
    present at birth but not necessarily hereditary
  68. congest
    become or cause to become obstructed
  69. congestion
    excessive crowding
  70. conglomerate
    collect or gather
  71. congregate
    come together, usually for a purpose
  72. congregation
    the act of assembling
  73. congruent
    corresponding in character or kind
  74. congruity
    the quality of agreeing; being suitable and appropriate
  75. conifer
    a type of tree or shrub bearing cones
  76. conjecture
    believe especially on uncertain or tentative grounds
  77. conjugal
    relating to the relationship between a wife and husband
  78. conjure
    summon into action or bring into existence
  79. connivance
    agreement on a secret plot
  80. connive
    form intrigues (for) in an underhand manner
  81. connoisseur
    an expert able to appreciate a field
  82. connotation
    an idea that is implied or suggested
  83. connotative
    implying or suggesting something extra
  84. consanguinity
    relation by blood
  85. conscript
    enroll into service compulsorily
  86. consequential
    having important effects or results
  87. conservatory
    a schoolhouse with special facilities for fine arts
  88. consign
    give over to another for care or safekeeping
  89. consignment
    the delivery of goods for sale or disposal
  90. consolation
    the act of giving relief in affliction
  91. console
    give moral or emotional strength to
  92. consolidate
    form into a solid mass or whole
  93. conspectus
    an overall summary
  94. conspicuous
    obvious to the eye or mind
  95. conspiracy
    a plot to carry out some harmful or illegal act
  96. conspirator
    a member of a plot to carry out some harmful or illegal act
  97. conspire
    act in agreement and in secret towards a deceitful purpose
  98. constellation
    a configuration of stars as seen from the earth
  99. consternation
    sudden shock or dismay that causes confusion
  100. constituent
    one of the individual parts making up a composite entity
  101. construe
    make sense of; assign a meaning to
  102. consummate
    having or revealing supreme mastery or skill
  103. consummation
    the act of bringing to completion or fruition
  104. contagion
    an incident in which an infectious disease is transmitted
  105. contagious
    (of disease) capable of being spread by infection
  106. contemplate
    think intently and at length, as for spiritual purposes
  107. contemplation
    a calm, lengthy, intent consideration
  108. contempt
    lack of respect accompanied by a feeling of intense dislike
  109. contemptible
    deserving of scorn or disrespect
  110. contention
    the act of competing as for profit or a prize
  111. contentious
    showing an inclination to disagree
  112. contiguity
    the attribute of being so near as to be touching
  113. contiguous
    having a common boundary or edge
  114. continence
    voluntary control over urinary and fecal discharge
  115. continent
    one of the large landmasses of the earth
  116. contingency
    the state of being dependent on something
  117. contingent
    determined by conditions or circumstances that follow
  118. contort
    twist and press out of shape
  119. contortion
    a tortuous and twisted shape or position
  120. contract
    a binding agreement that is enforceable by law
  121. contraction
    the act of decreasing in size or volume or quantity or scope
  122. contravene
    go against, as of rules and laws
  123. contravention
    coming into conflict with
  124. contrite
    feeling or expressing pain or sorrow
  125. contrition
    sorrow for sin arising from fear of damnation
  126. contrive
    make or work out a plan for; devise
  127. contrived
    showing effects of planning or manipulation
  128. controversy
    a dispute where there is strong disagreement
  129. controvert
    prove to be false or incorrect
  130. contumacious
    willfully obstinate; stubbornly disobedient
  131. contumacy
    obstinate rebelliousness and insubordination
  132. contumelious
    arrogantly insolent
  133. contumely
    rude language intended to offend or hurt
  134. contuse
    injure the underlying soft tissue or bone of
  135. conundrum
    a difficult problem
  136. convalesce
    get over an illness or shock
  137. convalescence
    gradual healing through rest after sickness or injury
  138. conventionality
    conformity with conventional thought and behavior
  139. converge
    be adjacent or come together
  140. conversant
    well informed about or knowing thoroughly
  141. conversion
    the act of changing from one use or function to another
  142. convert
    change the nature, purpose, or function of something
  143. convertible
    designed to be changed from one use or form to another
  144. convex
    curving or bulging outward
  145. convict
    find or declare guilty
  146. conviction
    an unshakable belief in something without need for proof
  147. convivial
    occupied with or fond of the pleasures of good company
  148. convocation
    the act of calling to a meeting
  149. convoke
    call together
  150. convoluted
    highly complex or intricate
  151. convoy
    the act of escorting while in transit
  152. convulse
    move or stir about violently
  153. convulsion
    a violent uncontrollable contraction of muscles
  154. coop
    an enclosure made of wire or metal bars in which birds or animals can be kept
  155. copious
    large in number or quantity
  156. copyright
    the exclusive right to sell a work
  157. coquetry
    playful behavior intended to arouse sexual interest
  158. cordon
    a series of sentinels or posts enclosing some place or thing
  159. cornet
    a brass musical instrument with a brilliant tone
  160. cornucopia
    a horn filled with fruit and grain symbolizing prosperity
  161. corny
    dull and tiresome but with pretensions of significance
  162. corona
    one or more circles of light seen around a luminous object
  163. coronation
    the ceremony of installing a new monarch
  164. corporal
    affecting the body as opposed to the mind or spirit
  165. corporate
    of or belonging to a business firm
  166. corpulence
    the property of excessive fatness
  167. corpulent
    excessively large
  168. corpus
    a collection of writings
  169. corpuscle
    an unattached cell such as a red or white blood cell
  170. corral
    a pen for cattle
  171. correlate
    bear a reciprocal or mutual relation
  172. correspondent
    a journalist who supplies stories for news media
  173. corrigendum
    a printer's error; to be corrected
  174. corroborate
    give evidence for
  175. corroboration
    confirmation that some fact or statement is true
  176. corrugate
    fold into ridges
  177. corrugation
    the act of shaping into parallel ridges and grooves
  178. coruscate
    reflect brightly
  179. cosmic
    pertaining to or characteristic of the universe
  180. cosmos
    the universe considered as a whole
  181. cosset
    treat with excessive indulgence
  182. costume
    attire characteristic of a country, time, or social class
  183. cosy
    enjoying or affording comforting warmth and shelter especially in a small space
  184. coterie
    an exclusive circle of people with a common purpose
  185. coterminous
    being of equal extent or scope or duration
  186. couch
    an upholstered seat for more than one person
  187. cougar
    large American feline resembling a lion
  188. countenance
    the appearance conveyed by a person's face
  189. counteract
    act in opposition to
  190. counterfeit
    not genuine; imitating something superior
  191. countermand
    cancel officially
  192. coup
    a sudden and decisive change of government by force
  193. covenant
    an agreement between a god and the people
  194. covert
    secret or hidden
  195. covet
    wish, long, or crave for
  196. covetous
    immoderately desirous of acquiring something
  197. cow
    female of domestic cattle
  198. cowardice
    the trait of lacking courage
  199. cower
    crouch or curl up
  200. coy
    affectedly shy especially in a playful or provocative way
  201. cozen
    be dishonest with
  202. cozy
    enjoying or providing comforting warmth and shelter
  203. crabbed
    annoyed and irritable
  204. crafty
    marked by skill in deception
  205. crag
    a steep rugged rock or cliff
  206. craggy
    having a steep, rough, and rocky surface
  207. cram
    crowd or pack to capacity
  208. cramp
    a painful and involuntary muscular contraction
  209. cramped
    small, constricted, and uncomfortable
  210. crank
    rotate with a crank
  211. cranky
    easily irritated or annoyed
  212. crate
    a rugged box (usually made of wood); used for shipping
  213. crater
    a bowl-shaped geological formation at the top of a volcano
  214. cravat
    a scarf or band of cloth worn around the neck
  215. crave
    have an appetite or great desire for
  216. craven
    lacking even the rudiments of courage; abjectly fearful
  217. craving
    an intense desire for some particular thing
  218. crayon
    writing implement consisting of a colored stick of composition wax used for writing and drawing
  219. crease
    an angular indentation made by folding
  220. credence
    the mental attitude that something is believable
  221. creditable
    deserving limited praise or approval
  222. credulity
    tendency to believe readily
  223. credulous
    showing a lack of judgment or experience
  224. creed
    any system of principles or beliefs
  225. creek
    a natural stream of water smaller than a river
  226. crepuscular
    like or relating to twilight; dim
  227. crescendo
    a gradual increase in loudness
  228. crestfallen
    brought low in spirit
  229. crevice
    a long narrow opening
  230. cringe
    draw back, as with fear, pain, or embarrassment
  231. cringing
    totally submissive
  232. crinkle
    make wrinkles or creases on a smooth surface
  233. cripple
    deprive of the use of a limb, especially a leg
  234. croak
    a harsh hoarse utterance (as of a frog)
  235. crochet
    needlework by interlocking stitches with a hooked needle
  236. cronyism
    favoritism shown to friends and associates
  237. crook
    a long staff with one end being hook shaped
  238. crooked
    having or marked by bends or angles; not straight or aligned
  239. crossfire
    fire from two or more points so that the lines of fire cross
  240. crouch
    the act of bending low with the limbs close to the body
  241. crude
    belonging to an early stage of technical development
  242. crudity
    an impolite manner that is vulgar and lacking tact or refinement
  243. crumb
    small piece of e.g. bread or cake
  244. crumble
    break or fall apart into fragments
  245. crumple
    gather something into small wrinkles or folds
  246. crunch
    reduce to small pieces or particles by pounding or abrading
  247. crusade
    a series of actions tending toward a particular end
  248. crustacean
    mainly aquatic arthropod usually having a segmented body
  249. cryptic
    having a secret or hidden meaning
  250. cryptogram
    a piece of writing in code or cipher
  251. cub
    the young of certain carnivorous mammals such as the bear or wolf or lion
  252. cubicle
    small area set off by walls for special use
  253. cuddle
    hold close, as for affection, comfort, or warmth
  254. cuff
    a shackle that can be locked around the wrist
  255. cuirass
    medieval body armor that covers the chest and back
  256. cuisine
    the manner of preparing food or the food so prepared
  257. culinary
    of or relating to or used in cooking
  258. culpable
    deserving blame or censure as being wrong or injurious
  259. cult
    a system of religious beliefs and rituals
  260. cultivate
    adapt something wild to the environment
  261. cumber
    hold back
  262. cumbersome
    difficult to handle or use, especially because of size or weight
  263. cupidity
    extreme greed for material wealth
  264. cur
    an inferior dog or one of mixed breed
  265. curator
    the custodian of a collection, as a museum or library
  266. curb
    the act of restraining power or action or limiting excess
  267. curd
    coagulated milk; used to make cheese
  268. curdle
    go bad or sour
  269. curmudgeon
    an irascible, cantankerous person full of stubborn ideas
  270. currish
    resembling a cur; snarling and rude
  271. cursive
    handwriting in which letters are connected within words
  272. cursory
    hasty and without attention to detail; not thorough
  273. curt
    brief and to the point
  274. curvaceous
    (of a woman's body) having a large bosom and pleasing curves
  275. cushion
    protect from impact
  276. cussed
    stubbornly persistent in wrongdoing
  277. custodian
    one having charge of buildings or grounds or animals
  278. custody
    guardianship over
  279. cute
    attractive especially by means of smallness or prettiness
  280. cuticle
    hard outer covering or case of certain organisms such as arthropods and turtles
  281. cuttlefish
    ten-armed oval-bodied cephalopod with narrow fins as long as the body and a large calcareous internal shell
  282. cyclone
    an atmospheric system in which air circulates rapidly
  283. cygnet
    a young swan
  284. cynical
    believing the worst of human nature and motives
  285. cynicism
    a pessimistic feeling of distrust
  286. cynosure
    something that provides guidance
  287. cypress
    any of numerous evergreen conifers of the genus Cupressus of north temperate regions having dark scalelike leaves and rounded cones
  288. cytology
    the branch of biology that studies the structure and function of cells
  289. dabble
    bob under so as to feed off the bottom of a body of water
  290. daguerreotype
    an early type of photograph produced on a silver plate
  291. dainty
    something considered choice to eat
  292. dalliance
    the act of delaying and playing instead of working
  293. dally
    behave carelessly or indifferently
  294. dampen
    lessen in force or effect
  295. dandified
    affecting extreme elegance in dress and manner
  296. dandy
    very good
  297. dangle
    hang freely
  298. dank
    unpleasantly cool and humid
  299. dapper
    marked by up-to-dateness in dress and manners
  300. dappled
    having spots or patches of color
  301. daredevil
    a person who enjoys recklessly dangerous activities
  302. darn
    repair a garment by weaving thread across a hole
  303. dart
    a sudden quick movement
  304. daub
    an unskillful painting
  305. daunt
    cause to lose courage
  306. dauntless
    invulnerable to fear or intimidation
  307. dawdle
    hang or fall in movement, progress, development, etc.
  308. deadlock
    a situation in which no progress can be made
  309. debacle
    a sudden and complete disaster
  310. debase
    make impure by adding a foreign or inferior substance
  311. debauch
    a wild gathering
  312. debauchery
    a wild gathering
  313. debilitate
    make weak
  314. debility
    the state of being weak in health or body
  315. debonair
    having a sophisticated charm
  316. debouch
    march out (as from a defile) into open ground
  317. debrief
    elicit a report from someone about a mission, job, or event
  318. debris
    the remains of something that has been destroyed
  319. debunk
    expose while ridiculing
  320. debut
    the act of beginning something new
  321. debutante
    a young woman making her formal entrance into society
  322. decadence
    the state of being degenerate in mental or moral qualities
  323. decadent
    relating to indulgence in something pleasurable
  324. decamp
    leave suddenly
  325. deceit
    the quality of being fraudulent
  326. decelerate
    lose velocity; move more slowly
  327. decibel
    a unit of sound intensity
  328. deciduous
    shedding foliage at the end of the growing season
  329. decimate
    kill in large numbers
  330. decipher
    convert something hidden or secretive into ordinary language
  331. declaim
    recite in a skilled and formal way
  332. declamation
    a long, impassioned speech
  333. declassify
    lift the restriction on and make available again
  334. declination
    a condition inferior to an earlier condition
  335. declivity
    a downward slope or bend
  336. decode
    convert something hidden or secretive into ordinary language
  337. decompose
    break down
  338. decomposition
    the organic phenomenon of rotting
  339. decorous
    characterized by propriety and dignity and good taste
  340. decorum
    propriety in manners and conduct
  341. decoy
    something used to lure fish or other animals
  342. decree
    a legally binding command or decision
  343. decrepit
    worn and broken down by hard use
  344. decrepitude
    a state of deterioration due to old age or long use
  345. decry
    express strong disapproval of
  346. deed
    a legal document to effect a transfer of property
  347. deem
    judge or regard in a particular way
  348. defamatory
    harmful and often untrue; tending to discredit or malign
  349. defame
    charge falsely or with malicious intent
  350. default
    an option that is selected automatically
  351. defect
    a failing or deficiency
  352. defection
    withdrawing support or help despite allegiance
  353. defendant
    someone against whom an action is brought in a court of law
  354. deference
    courteous regard for people's feelings
  355. deficiency
    lack of an adequate quantity or number
  356. deficit
    an amount that is less than expected or required
  357. defile
    make dirty or spotty
  358. definition
    a brief explanation of the meaning of a word or phrase
  359. deflated
    brought low in spirit
  360. deflect
    turn from a straight course or fixed direction
  361. deflection
    a turning aside (of your course or attention or concern)
  362. deft
    skillful in physical movements; especially of the hands
  363. defunct
    no longer in force or use; inactive
  364. degenerate
    a person whose behavior deviates from what is acceptable
  365. degrade
    reduce in worth or character, usually verbally
  366. dehumanize
    deprive of the positive qualities of a person
  367. dehydrate
    remove water from
  368. deice
    make or become free of frost or ice
  369. deification
    elevation to the status of a god
  370. deify
    exalt to the position of a God
  371. deign
    do something that one considers to be below one's dignity
  372. deity
    a supernatural being worshipped as controlling the world
  373. dejected
    affected or marked by low spirits
  374. dejection
    a state of melancholy depression
  375. delectable
    extremely pleasing to the sense of taste
  376. delectation
    a feeling of extreme pleasure or satisfaction
  377. delegate
    a person appointed or elected to represent others
  378. delete
    cut or eliminate
  379. deleterious
    harmful to living things
  380. deliberate
    carefully thought out in advance
  381. delimit
    set, mark, or draw the boundaries of something
  382. delineate
    represented accurately or precisely
  383. delinquency
    nonpayment of a debt when due
  384. delinquent
    a young offender
  385. delirious
    experiencing hallucinations
  386. delirium
    a usually brief state of excitement and mental confusion
  387. delta
    the 4th letter of the Greek alphabet
  388. delude
    be dishonest with
  389. deluge
    a heavy rain
  390. delusion
    a mistaken or unfounded opinion or idea
  391. delve
    turn up, loosen, or remove earth
  392. demarcate
    set, mark, or draw the boundaries of something
  393. demean
    reduce in worth or character, usually verbally
  394. demeanor
    the way a person behaves toward other people
  395. demesne
    territory over which rule or control is exercised
  396. demobilize
    release from military service or remove from the active list of military service
  397. demography
    the study of the characteristics of human populations
  398. demolish
    destroy completely
  399. demolition
    the act of destroying completely
  400. demote
    assign to a lower position; reduce in rank
  401. demur
    politely refuse or take exception to
  402. demure
    shy or modest, often in a playful or provocative way
  403. denigrate
    attack the good name and reputation of someone
  404. denizen
    a plant or animal naturalized in a region
  405. denominate
    assign a name or title to
  406. denomination
    identifying word by which someone or something is called
  407. denouement
    the outcome of a complex sequence of events
  408. denounce
    speak out against
  409. dent
    an impression in a surface (as made by a blow)
  410. denture
    a medical appliance that artificially replaces missing teeth
  411. denude
    make bare or strip of a covering
  412. deplete
    use up, as resources or materials
  413. depletion
    the state of being used up
  414. deportment
    the way a person behaves toward other people
  415. depose
    force to leave an office
  416. deposition
    the act of putting something somewhere
  417. depravity
    moral perversion; impairment of virtue and moral principles
  418. depreciate
    decline in value
  419. depredation
    an act of plundering and pillaging and marauding
  420. deprivation
    the disadvantage that results from losing something
  421. depute
    transfer power to someone
  422. deputy
    a person appointed to represent or act on behalf of others
  423. derangement
    a state of mental disturbance and disorientation
  424. derelict
    a person without a home, job, or property
  425. deride
    treat or speak of with contempt
  426. derisive
    expressing contempt or ridicule
  427. derivative
    a compound obtained from another compound
  428. dermatology
    the branch of medicine dealing with the skin
  429. derogate
    cause to seem lesser or inferior
  430. derogatory
    expressive of low opinion
  431. desalinize
    remove salt from
  432. descant
    an additional musical part above the main melody
  433. descend
    move downward and lower, but not necessarily all the way
  434. descendant
    a person considered as coming from some ancestor or race
  435. descry
    catch sight of
  436. desecrate
    violate the sacred character of a place or language
  437. desiccant
    a substance that promotes drying
  438. desiccate
    lacking vitality or spirit; lifeless
  439. desideratum
    something sought after as a necessity
  440. designation
    the act of identifying something
  441. desirable
    worth having or seeking or achieving
  442. desirous
    having or expressing an inclination to want something
  443. desist
    stop performing some action
  444. desolate
    providing no shelter or sustenance
  445. despicable
    morally reprehensible
  446. despoil
    plunder or steal goods
  447. despondent
    without or almost without hope
  448. despotic
    having the characteristics of a tyrannical ruler
  449. despotism
    dominance through threat of punishment and violence
  450. destitute
    poor enough to need help from others
  451. destruction
    an event that completely ruins something
  452. desuetude
    a state of inactivity or disuse
  453. desultory
    marked by lack of definite plan, purpose, or enthusiasm
  454. detached
    no longer connected or joined
  455. detachment
    lack of emotion or interest
  456. detain
    cause to be slowed down or delayed
  457. detection
    the perception or discovery that something has occurred
  458. detente
    the easing of tensions or strained relations
  459. deter
    turn away from as by fear or persuasion
  460. detergent
    a cleansing agent that differs from soap
  461. deteriorate
    become worse or disintegrate
  462. deterrent
    something immaterial that interferes with action or progress
  463. detest
    dislike intensely
  464. detonate
    cause to burst with a violent release of energy
  465. detonation
    the act of setting off an explosive
  466. detour
    a roundabout road or route
  467. detoxicate
    remove poison from
  468. detractor
    one who disparages or belittles the worth of something
  469. detriment
    a damage or loss
  470. detrimental
    causing harm or injury
  471. detritus
    loose material that is worn away from rocks
  472. devastate
    cause extensive destruction or ruin utterly
  473. devastating
    wreaking or capable of wreaking complete destruction
  474. deviant
    a person whose behavior does not conform to social norms
  475. deviate
    turn aside; turn away from
  476. devious
    turning away from a straight course
  477. devoid
    completely wanting or lacking
  478. devolution
    the process of declining from a higher to a lower level
  479. devotion
    commitment to some purpose
  480. devour
    eat immoderately
  481. dexterity
    adroitness in using the hands
  482. dexterous
    skillful in physical movements; especially of the hands
  483. diabetes
    a disease characterized by high glucose levels in the blood
  484. diabolical
    showing cunning or ingenuity or wickedness
  485. diaphanous
    so thin as to transmit light
  486. diarrhoea
    frequent and watery bowel movements
  487. diatribe
    thunderous verbal attack
  488. dichotomy
    a classification into two opposed parts or subclasses
  489. dictate
    a guiding principle
  490. dictator
    a ruler who is unconstrained by law
  491. dictum
    an authoritative declaration
  492. didactic
    instructive, especially excessively
  493. didactics
    the activities of educating or instructing
  494. die
    lose all bodily functions necessary to sustain life
  495. dietetics
    the scientific study of food preparation and intake
  496. dietician
    a specialist in the study of food, nourishment, and health
  497. diffuse
    spread out; not concentrated in one place
  498. diffusion
    the act of dispersing something
  499. digress
    wander from a direct or straight course
  500. digression
    a message that departs from the main subject
  501. dilapidated
    in a state of decay, ruin, or deterioration
  502. dilapidation
    the process of becoming dilapidated
  503. dilate
    become wider
  504. dilatory
    wasting time
  505. dilemma
    state of uncertainty in a choice between unfavorable options
  506. dilettante
    an amateur engaging in an activity without serious intention
  507. dilute
    lessen the strength or flavor of a solution or mixture
  508. dilution
    a solution reduced in strength or concentration
  509. diminuendo
    a gradual decrease in loudness
  510. diminutive
    very small
  511. dimple
    any slight depression in a surface
  512. din
    a loud, harsh, or strident noise
  513. dinghy
    a small boat of shallow draft
  514. dingy
    thickly covered with ingrained dirt or soot
  515. diplomatic
    relating to negotiation between nations
  516. dipsomania
    an intense persistent desire to drink alcoholic beverages to excess
  517. direful
    causing fear or dread or terror
  518. dirge
    a song or hymn of mourning as a memorial to a dead person
  519. dirk
    a relatively long dagger with a straight blade
  520. disabuse
    free somebody from an erroneous belief
  521. disaffected
    discontented as toward authority
  522. disaffection
    the feeling of being alienated from other people
  523. disagreeable
    not being in accord with your tastes or expectations
  524. disarray
    untidiness, especially of clothing and appearance
  525. disaster
    an event resulting in great loss and misfortune
  526. disastrous
    having extremely unfortunate or dire consequences
  527. disband
    cause to break up or cease to function
  528. disbar
    expel from the practice of law by official action
  529. disbarment
    the act of expelling a lawyer from the practice of law
  530. disburse
    expend, as from a fund
  531. disbursement
    the act of spending or distributing money
  532. discern
    perceive, recognize, or detect
  533. discernment
    the cognitive condition of someone who understands
  534. discharge
    remove the unbalanced electricity from
  535. disciple
    one who believes and helps spread the doctrine of another
  536. disciplinarian
    someone who demands and enforces strict conformity to rules
  537. disclaim
    make a disavowal about
  538. discography
    a complete collection of recordings by a musician or band
  539. discomfit
    cause to lose one's composure
  540. discomfiture
    anxious embarrassment
  541. discommode
    to cause inconvenience or discomfort to
  542. discompose
    cause to lose one's composure
  543. discomposure
    anxious embarrassment
  544. discontented
    showing or experiencing dissatisfaction or restless longing
  545. discordant
    not in agreement or harmony
  546. discourse
    an extended communication dealing with some particular topic
  547. discourteous
    showing no politeness
  548. discredit
    the state of being held in low esteem
  549. discreet
    marked by prudence or modesty and wise self-restraint
  550. discrepancy
    a difference between conflicting facts or claims or opinions
  551. discrete
    constituting a separate entity or part
  552. discretion
    power of making choices unconstrained by external agencies
  553. discriminating
    showing or indicating careful judgment and discernment
  554. discriminatory
    capable of making fine distinctions
  555. discursive
    tending to cover a wide range of subjects
  556. disdain
    lack of respect accompanied by a feeling of intense dislike
  557. disdainful
    having or showing arrogant superiority
  558. disembodied
    not having a material form
  559. disencumber
    release from entanglement or difficulty
  560. disengage
    release from something that holds fast or entangles
  561. disfranchise
    deprive of voting rights
  562. disgorge
    eject the contents of the stomach through the mouth
  563. disgruntled
    in a state of sulky dissatisfaction
  564. disguise
    any attire that conceals the wearer's identity
  565. disinclined
    unwilling because of mild dislike or disapproval
  566. disinfectant
    a chemical or agent that destroys harmful microorganisms
  567. disingenuous
    not straightforward or candid
  568. disintegrate
    break into parts or components or lose cohesion or unity
  569. disinter
    dig up for reburial or for medical investigation
  570. disinterested
    unaffected by concern for one's own welfare
  571. disjointed
    taken apart at the points of connection
  572. dislocate
    put out of its usual place, position, or relationship
  573. dislocation
    a disruption or lack of continuity
  574. dislodge
    remove or force from a position previously occupied
  575. disparage
    express a negative opinion of
  576. disparate
    fundamentally different or distinct in quality or kind
  577. disparity
    inequality or difference in some respect
  578. dispassionate
    unaffected by strong emotion or prejudice
  579. dispatch
    the act of sending off something
  580. dispel
    cause to separate and go in different directions
  581. dispensable
    capable of being eliminated or done without
  582. disport
    occupy in an agreeable, entertaining or pleasant fashion
  583. disposed
    (usually followed by `to') naturally disposed toward
  584. disposition
    your usual mood
  585. dispossessed
    physically or spiritually homeless or deprived of security
  586. disputant
    a person who disputes; who is good at or enjoys controversy
  587. disputatious
    showing an inclination to disagree
  588. disquiet
    a feeling of mild anxiety about possible developments
  589. disquisition
    an elaborate analytical or explanatory essay or discussion
  590. disreputable
    lacking respectability in character, behavior or appearance
  591. dissemble
    behave unnaturally or affectedly
  592. disseminate
    cause to become widely known
  593. dissent
    a difference of opinion
  594. dissenter
    a person who objects to some established policy
  595. dissident
    a person who objects to some established policy
  596. dissimulate
    hide feelings from other people
  597. dissipate
    cause to separate and go in different directions
  598. dissipated
    unrestrained by convention or morality
  599. dissolute
    unrestrained by convention or morality
  600. dissonance
    disagreeable sounds
  601. dissonant
    harmonically unresolved
  602. dissuade
    turn away from by persuasion
  603. distend
    cause to expand as if by internal pressure
  604. distension
    the act of expanding by pressure from within
  605. distillation
    purifying a liquid by boiling it and condensing its vapors
  606. distinction
    a discrimination between things as different
  607. distinguished
    standing above others in character or attainment
  608. distracted
    having the attention diverted especially because of anxiety
  609. distraught
    deeply agitated especially from emotion
  610. distress
    a state of adversity
  611. distressing
    bad; unfortunate
  612. disturbance
    activity that is a malfunction, intrusion, or interruption
  613. dither
    be undecided or uncertain
  614. diurnal
    having a daily cycle or occurring every day
  615. divagate
    lose clarity or turn aside especially from the main subject of attention or course of argument in writing, thinking, or speaking
  616. diverge
    move or draw apart
  617. divergence
    moving away in different direction from a common point
  618. diverse
    distinctly dissimilar or unlike
  619. diversity
    noticeable variety
  620. divest
    take away possessions from someone
  621. divestiture
    the partial or full sale of a company's division or assets
  622. dividend
    a number to be divided by another number
  623. divulge
    make known to the public information previously kept secret
  624. dock
    a landing in a harbor where ships are loaded and unloaded
  625. doctrinaire
    a stubborn person of arbitrary or arrogant opinions
  626. doddle
    an easy task
  627. dodge
    a quick evasive movement
  628. doff
    remove
  629. doggerel
    a comic verse of irregular measure
  630. dogmatic
    pertaining to a code of beliefs accepted as authoritative
  631. doldrums
    a state of inactivity
  632. doleful
    filled with or evoking sadness
  633. dolt
    a person who is not very bright
  634. doltish
    heavy and dull and stupid
  635. domain
    a particular environment or walk of life
  636. dome
    a concave shape whose concavity faces downward
  637. domesticate
    make fit for cultivation and service to humans
  638. domesticity
    the quality of being domestic or domesticated
  639. don
    a teacher or tutor, especially at Cambridge or Oxford
  640. dormant
    inactive but capable of becoming active
  641. dorsal
    on or near the back of an animal or organ
  642. dose
    a measured portion of medicine taken at any one time
  643. dossier
    papers containing detailed information about a person
  644. dotage
    mental infirmity as a consequence of old age
  645. dote
    shower with love; show excessive affection for
  646. doting
    extravagantly or foolishly loving and indulgent
  647. double cross
    an act of betrayal
  648. douse
    wet thoroughly
  649. dowdy
    lacking in stylishness or taste
  650. down
    in a lower place or position
  651. downcast
    filled with melancholy and despondency
  652. downplay
    understate the importance or quality of
  653. downtrodden
    abused or oppressed by people in power
  654. drab
    a dull greyish to yellowish or light olive brown
  655. drabness
    having a drab or dowdy quality
  656. Draconian
    imposing a harsh code of laws
  657. drainage
    emptying something accomplished by allowing liquid to run out of it
  658. drawbridge
    a bridge that can be raised to block passage or to allow boats or ships to pass beneath it
  659. drawl
    a slow speech pattern with prolonged vowels
  660. dreary
    lacking in liveliness or charm or surprise
  661. dredge
    a power shovel to remove material from a channel or riverbed
  662. dredger
    a barge that is used for dredging
  663. dregs
    sediment that has settled at the bottom of a liquid
  664. drenched
    abundantly covered or supplied with
  665. dribble
    flowing in drops
  666. drizzle
    very light rain
  667. drizzly
    wet with light rain
  668. droll
    comical in an odd or whimsical manner
  669. drollery
    a comic incident or series of incidents
  670. drone
    make a monotonous low dull sound
  671. drool
    saliva spilling from the mouth
  672. dross
    worthless or dangerous material that should be removed
  673. drove
    a group of animals (a herd or flock) moving together
  674. drudge
    a laborer who is obliged to do menial work
  675. dual
    consisting of two parts or components, usually in pairs
  676. ductile
    capable of being shaped or bent or drawn out
  677. duel
    a prearranged fight with deadly weapons by two people
  678. duet
    two performers or singers who perform together
  679. dulcet
    pleasing to the ear
  680. dunce
    a stupid person
  681. dune
    a ridge of sand created by the wind
  682. dupe
    fool or hoax
  683. duplicity
    the act of deceiving or acting in bad faith
  684. duration
    the period of time during which something continues
  685. duress
    compulsory force or threat
  686. dwarf
    a person who is markedly small
  687. dwindle
    become smaller or lose substance
  688. dynamic
    characterized by action or forcefulness of personality
  689. dynamite
    an explosive that contains nitroglycerin
  690. dynamo
    a coil that rotates between the poles of an electromagnet
  691. dyslexia
    impaired ability to learn to read
  692. dyspepsia
    a digestive disorder characterized by heartburn or nausea
  693. earring
    jewelry to ornament the ear
  694. eaves
    the overhang at the lower edge of a roof
  695. eavesdrop
    listen without the speaker's knowledge
  696. ebb
    the outward flow of the tide
  697. ebullience
    eager enjoyment or approval
  698. ebullient
    joyously unrestrained
  699. eccentric
    conspicuously or grossly unconventional or unusual
  700. eccentricity
    strange and unconventional behavior
  701. ecdysis
    periodic shedding of the cuticle in arthropods or the outer skin in reptiles
  702. echelon
    level of authority in a hierarchy
  703. eclectic
    selecting what seems best of various styles or ideas
  704. eclecticism
    making decisions on the basis of what seems best instead of following some single doctrine or style
  705. eclipse
    the phenomenon when one celestial body obscures another
  706. eclogue
    a short poem descriptive of rural or pastoral life
  707. economize
    spend sparingly or avoid waste
  708. ecstasy
    a state of elated bliss
  709. ecstatic
    feeling great rapture or delight
  710. eddy
    a miniature whirlpool or whirlwind
  711. edict
    a formal or authoritative proclamation
  712. edification
    uplifting enlightenment
  713. edifice
    a structure that has a roof and walls
  714. edify
    make understand
  715. eerie
    suggestive of the supernatural; mysterious
  716. efface
    remove by or as if by rubbing or erasing
  717. effeminate
    lacking traits typically associated with men or masculinity
  718. effervesce
    become bubbly or frothy or foaming
  719. effete
    excessively self-indulgent, affected, or decadent
  720. effigy
    a representation of a person
  721. effortless
    requiring or apparently requiring no work
  722. effrontery
    audacious behavior that you have no right to
  723. effulgence
    the quality of being bright and sending out rays of light
  724. effulgent
    radiating or as if radiating light
  725. effusive
    uttered with unrestrained enthusiasm
  726. egalitarian
    favoring social equality
  727. egocentric
    limited to or caring only about yourself and your own needs
  728. egregious
    conspicuously and outrageously bad or reprehensible
  729. egress
    the act or means of going out
  730. ejaculate
    eject semen
  731. ejaculation
    the discharge of semen in males
  732. eject
    put out or expel from a place
  733. elaborate
    marked by complexity and richness of detail
  734. elaboration
    developing in intricate and painstaking detail
  735. elapse
    pass by
  736. elastic
    capable of resuming shape after stretching or compression
  737. elasticity
    the tendency of a body to return to its original shape
  738. elated
    exultantly proud and joyful; in high spirits
  739. elation
    a feeling of joy and pride
  740. electorate
    the body of enfranchised citizens; those qualified to vote
  741. elegy
    a mournful poem; a lament for the dead
  742. elephantine
    of great mass; huge and bulky
  743. elicit
    call forth, as an emotion, feeling, or response
  744. elide
    omit or strike out
  745. eligible
    qualified for or allowed or worthy of being chosen
  746. eliminate
    end, take out, or do away with
  747. elite
    a group or class of persons enjoying superior status
  748. elitism
    attitude that a high-status group should govern society
  749. elixir
    a substance believed to cure all ills
  750. ellipse
    a closed plane curve with an oval shape
  751. ellipsis
    a mark indicating that words have been omitted
  752. elm
    any of various trees of the genus Ulmus: important timber or shade trees
  753. elocution
    an expert manner of speaking involving control of voice
  754. elongate
    lengthen
  755. elongation
    the act of lengthening something
  756. elope
    run away secretly with one's beloved
  757. eloquence
    powerful and effective language
  758. eloquent
    expressing yourself readily, clearly, effectively
  759. elucidate
    make clear and comprehensible
  760. elude
    escape, either physically or mentally
  761. elusive
    skillful at evading capture
  762. emaciate
    grow weak and thin or waste away physically
  763. emaciated
    very thin, especially from disease or hunger or cold
  764. emancipate
    free from slavery or servitude
  765. emancipation
    freeing someone from the control of another
  766. embankment
    a long artificial mound of stone or earth
  767. embargo
    a government order imposing a trade barrier
  768. embed
    fix or set securely or deeply
  769. embellish
    make more attractive, as by adding ornament or color
  770. embezzle
    appropriate fraudulently to one's own use
  771. embezzlement
    the fraudulent appropriation of funds or property
  772. embitter
    cause to be resentful
  773. emblem
    special design representing a quality, type, or group
  774. emblematic
    serving as a visible symbol for something abstract
  775. embodiment
    a concrete representation of an otherwise cloudy concept
  776. embody
    represent in physical form
  777. embolden
    give encouragement to
  778. emboss
    raise in a relief
  779. embroider
    decorate with needlework
  780. embroidery
    decorative needlework
  781. embroil
    force into some kind of situation or course of action
  782. embryo
    an animal organism in the early stages of growth
  783. embryonic
    of an organism prior to birth or hatching
  784. emend
    make corrections to
  785. emendation
    a correction by emending
  786. emerald
    a green transparent form of beryl
  787. emerge
    come out into view, as from concealment
  788. emergence
    the act of coming out into view
  789. emergency
    a sudden unforeseen crisis that requires immediate action
  790. emetic
    a medicine that induces nausea and vomiting
  791. emigrate
    leave one's country of residence for a new one
  792. eminence
    high status importance owing to marked superiority
  793. eminent
    standing above others in quality or position
  794. emissary
    someone sent to represent another's interests
  795. emission
    the act of causing to flow forth
  796. emit
    give off, send forth, or discharge
  797. emollient
    a substance with a soothing effect when applied to the skin
  798. emolument
    compensation received by virtue of holding an office
  799. emote
    give expression to, in a stage or movie role
  800. empathy
    understanding and entering into another's feelings
  801. empirical
    derived from experiment and observation rather than theory
  802. empiricism
    the doctrine that knowledge derives from experience
  803. employ
    put into service
  804. empyreal
    of or relating to the sky or heavens
  805. empyrean
    of or relating to the sky or heavens
  806. emulate
    strive to equal or match, especially by imitating
  807. emulation
    effort to equal or surpass another
  808. emulsify
    thoroughly combine liquids that do not normally stay mixed
  809. enact
    order by virtue of superior authority; decree
  810. enactment
    the passing of a law by a legislative body
  811. enamour
    attract; cause to be enamored
  812. encapsulate
    enclose in or as if in a small container
  813. encephalitis
    inflammation of the brain usually caused by a virus
  814. enchant
    cast a spell over someone or something
  815. enchanting
    capturing interest as if by a spell
  816. enchantment
    a magical spell
  817. encipher
    convert ordinary language into code
  818. enclosure
    a structure consisting of an area that has been confined
  819. encomium
    a formal expression of praise
  820. encompass
    include in scope
  821. encroach
    advance beyond the usual limit
  822. encroachment
    any entry into an area not previously occupied
  823. encumber
    hold back, impede, or weigh down
  824. encumbrance
    an onerous or difficult concern
  825. encyclopedic
    broad in scope or content
  826. endearment
    the act of showing affection
  827. endemic
    native to or confined to a certain region
  828. endorsement
    the act of approving
  829. endue
    give qualities or abilities to
  830. enervate
    weaken physically, mentally, or morally
  831. enfranchise
    grant freedom to, as from slavery or servitude
  832. engaging
    attracting or delighting
  833. engender
    call forth
  834. engross
    devote fully to
  835. engrossing
    capable of arousing and holding the attention
  836. engulf
    flow over or cover completely
  837. enhancement
    an improvement that makes something more agreeable
  838. enigma
    something that baffles understanding and cannot be explained
  839. enigmatic
    not clear to the understanding
  840. enjoin
    give instructions to or direct somebody to do something
  841. enkindle
    cause to start burning
  842. enlightened
    having knowledge and spiritual insight
  843. enlightenment
    education that results in the spread of knowledge
  844. enlist
    join the military
  845. enlistment
    the act of enlisting (as in a military service)
  846. enmesh
    entangle in or as if in a net
  847. enmity
    a state of deep-seated ill-will
  848. enormity
    the quality of extreme wickedness
  849. enormous
    extraordinarily large in size or extent or degree
  850. enrapture
    hold spellbound
  851. ensconce
    fix firmly
  852. ensemble
    an assemblage of parts considered as forming a whole
  853. enshrine
    enclose in a place of worship
  854. ensign
    a person who holds a commissioned rank in the U.S. Navy
  855. ensnare
    take or catch as if in a trap
  856. entangle
    cause to twist together or be caught in a snarled mass
  857. entanglement
    an intricate trap that entangles or ensnares its victim
  858. enterprising
    marked by initiative and readiness to undertake new projects
  859. enthrall
    hold spellbound
  860. entice
    provoke someone to do something through persuasion
  861. enticement
    something that seduces or has the quality to seduce
  862. entitle
    give the right to
  863. entity
    that which is perceived to have its own distinct existence
  864. entomology
    the branch of zoology that studies insects
  865. entreat
    ask for or request earnestly
  866. entreaty
    earnest or urgent request
  867. entrench
    fix firmly or securely
  868. entrenched
    dug in
  869. entrepreneur
    someone who organizes a business venture
  870. entrust
    put into the care or protection of someone
  871. entwine
    wind or twist together
  872. enumerate
    specify individually
  873. enunciate
    express or state clearly
  874. enunciation
    the articulation of speech with regards to intelligibility
  875. environs
    the area in which something exists or lives
  876. envisage
    form a mental image of something that is not present
  877. enzyme
    a complex protein produced by cells that acts as a catalyst
  878. eon
    the longest unit of geological time
  879. epaulet
    an ornamental cloth pad worn on the shoulder
  880. ephemeral
    anything short-lived, as an insect that lives only for a day
  881. epicure
    a person who takes great pleasure in fine food and drink
  882. epicurean
    devoted to pleasure
  883. epidemic
    a widespread outbreak of an infectious disease
  884. epidermis
    the outer layer of skin covering the body surface
  885. epigram
    a witty saying
  886. epigrammatic
    terse and witty
  887. epilogue
    a short speech by an actor at the end of a play
  888. epistemology
    the philosophical theory of knowledge
  889. epistle
    a specially long, formal letter
  890. epitaph
    an inscription in memory of a buried person
  891. epithet
    descriptive word or phrase
  892. epitome
    a standard or typical example
  893. epoch
    a period marked by distinctive character
  894. equable
    not varying
  895. equanimity
    steadiness of mind under stress
  896. equilibrium
    a stable situation in which forces cancel one another
  897. equine
    relating to or resembling a horse
  898. equitable
    fair to all parties as dictated by reason and conscience
  899. equitation
    the sport of siting on the back of a horse while controlling its movements
  900. equity
    the quality of being fair, reasonable, or impartial
  901. equivalence
    essential comparability and interchangeability
  902. equivalent
    being essentially comparable to something
  903. equivocal
    open to two or more interpretations
  904. equivocate
    be deliberately ambiguous or unclear
  905. eradicate
    destroy completely, as if down to the roots
  906. erase
    remove by or as if by rubbing
  907. erasure
    deletion by an act of expunging or erasing
  908. erode
    remove soil or rock
  909. erosion
    the process of wearing or grinding something down
  910. erotic
    giving sexual pleasure; sexually arousing
  911. errand
    a short trip taken in the performance of a necessary task
  912. errant
    straying from the right course or from accepted standards
  913. erratic
    liable to sudden unpredictable change
  914. ersatz
    an artificial or inferior substitute or imitation
  915. erudite
    having or showing profound knowledge
  916. erudition
    profound scholarly knowledge
  917. erupt
    start suddenly
  918. eruption
    the sudden occurrence of a violent discharge
  919. escalate
    increase in extent or intensity
  920. eschew
    avoid and stay away from deliberately
  921. escort
    accompany
  922. esoteric
    understandable only by an enlightened inner circle
  923. espionage
    the systematic use of spies to obtain secrets
  924. espousal
    the act of expressing support or approval
  925. espouse
    choose and follow a theory, idea, policy, etc.
  926. espy
    catch sight of
  927. establishment
    the act of forming something
  928. estate
    extensive landed property retained by the owner
  929. estimable
    deserving of respect or high regard
  930. estrange
    remove from customary environment or associations
  931. estrangement
    separation resulting from hostility
  932. estuary
    the wide part of a river where it nears the sea
  933. etch
    carve or cut a design or letters into
  934. etching
    making engraved or etched plates and printing designs from them
  935. ethereal
    characterized by lightness and insubstantiality
  936. ethnography
    scientific description of individual human societies
  937. ethos
    the distinctive spirit of a culture or an era
  938. etiquette
    rules governing socially acceptable behavior
  939. etymology
    a history of a word
  940. eucalyptus
    a Australasian tree valued for its timber and scented oil
  941. eugenic
    causing improvement in the offspring produced
  942. eulogistic
    formally expressing praise
  943. eulogy
    a formal expression of praise for someone who has died
  944. euphemism
    an inoffensive expression substituted for an offensive one
  945. euphonious
    having a pleasant sound
  946. euphony
    any pleasing and harmonious sounds
  947. euphoria
    a feeling of great elation
  948. eurhythmics
    the interpretation in harmonious bodily movements of the rhythm of musical compositions; used to teach musical understanding
  949. evacuate
    move out of an unsafe location into safety
  950. evade
    avoid or try to avoid fulfilling, answering, or performing
  951. evanescent
    short-lived; tending to vanish or disappear
  952. evasive
    avoiding or escaping from difficulty or danger
  953. even
    being level or straight or regular and without variation
  954. even-tempered
    not easily irritated
  955. evict
    expel or eject without recourse to legal process
  956. evince
    give expression to
  957. eviscerate
    remove the entrails of
  958. evocative
    serving to bring to mind
  959. evoke
    call forth, as an emotion, feeling, or response
  960. ewer
    an open vessel with a handle and a spout for pouring
  961. exacerbate
    make worse
  962. exacting
    severe and unremitting in making demands
  963. exaction
    act of demanding or levying by force or authority
  964. exaggerate
    enlarge beyond bounds or the truth
  965. exaggeration
    making to seem more important than it really is
  966. exalt
    praise, glorify, or honor
  967. exaltation
    the elevation of a person, as to the status of a god
  968. exasperate
    make furious
  969. exasperation
    actions that cause great irritation
  970. excavate
    recover through digging
  971. excavation
    the act of digging
  972. exceed
    be or do something to a greater degree
  973. exceedingly
    to a very great or unusually large degree
  974. excel
    distinguish oneself
  975. exception
    an instance that does not conform to a rule
  976. exceptionable
    likely to cause objection or disapproval
  977. exceptional
    surpassing what is common or usual or expected
  978. excess
    the state of being more than full
  979. exchequer
    the funds of a government or institution or individual
  980. excise
    remove by cutting
  981. excision
    surgical removal of a body part or tissue
  982. exclude
    prevent from entering; shut out
  983. exclusion
    a deliberate act of omission
  984. exclusive
    admitting or accepting only a particular group
  985. excogitate
    reflect deeply on a subject
  986. excoriate
    express strong disapproval of
  987. excruciating
    extremely painful
  988. exculpate
    pronounce not guilty of criminal charges
  989. excursion
    a journey taken for pleasure
  990. execrable
    unequivocally detestable
  991. execrate
    curse or declare to be evil or anathema
  992. executioner
    an official who inflicts capital punishment
  993. executive
    a person responsible for the administration of a business
  994. executor
    a person appointed to carry out the terms of the will
  995. exegesis
    an explanation or critical interpretation
  996. exempt
    freed from or not subject to an obligation or liability
  997. exemption
    an act freeing someone from obligations
  998. exert
    put to use
  999. exhale
    expel air
  1000. exhaustion
    extreme fatigue
Created on Tue Feb 07 07:58:30 EST 2012 (updated Tue Feb 07 08:24:28 EST 2012)

Sign up now (it’s free!)

Whether you’re a teacher or a learner, Vocabulary.com can put you or your class on the path to systematic vocabulary improvement.