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  1. exhaustive
    performed comprehensively and completely
  2. exhibitionism
    extravagant and conspicuous behavior intended to attract attention to yourself
  3. exhibitionist
    someone who deliberately behaves in such a way as to attract attention
  4. exhilarate
    fill with sublime emotion
  5. exhilarating
    making lively and joyful
  6. exhort
    spur on or encourage especially by cheers and shouts
  7. exhortation
    an earnest attempt at persuasion
  8. exhume
    dig up for reburial or for medical investigation
  9. exiguous
    extremely scanty
  10. exile
    the act of expelling a person from their native land
  11. exodus
    a journey by a large group to escape from a hostile environment
  12. exogamy
    marriage to a person belonging to a tribe or group other than your own as required by custom or law
  13. exonerate
    pronounce not guilty of criminal charges
  14. exorbitant
    greatly exceeding bounds of reason or moderation
  15. exorcism
    freeing from evil spirits
  16. exorcize
    expel through adjuration or prayers
  17. exotic
    characteristic of another place or part of the world
  18. expand
    extend in one or more directions
  19. expansion
    the act of increasing in size or volume or quantity or scope
  20. expatriate
    a person who is voluntarily absent from home or country
  21. expediency
    the quality of being suited to the end in view
  22. expedite
    process fast and efficiently
  23. expedition
    an organized group of people undertaking a journey
  24. expeditious
    marked by speed and efficiency
  25. expel
    eliminate
  26. expend
    use up or consume fully
  27. expendable
    suitable to be used up
  28. expenditure
    the act of spending money for goods or services
  29. expertise
    skillfulness by virtue of possessing special knowledge
  30. expiate
    make amends for
  31. expiration
    a coming to an end of a contract period
  32. expire
    lose validity
  33. explicable
    able to be made clear or comprehensible
  34. explicate
    elaborate, as of theories and hypotheses
  35. explicit
    precisely and clearly expressed or readily observable
  36. exploit
    use or manipulate to one's advantage
  37. exploration
    travel for the purpose of discovery
  38. explore
    travel to or penetrate into
  39. exponent
    notation of how many times to multiply a quantity by itself
  40. exposition
    a collection of things for public display
  41. expostulate
    reason with for the purpose of dissuasion
  42. expound
    add details to clarify an idea
  43. expressly
    with a clear or definite meaning or purpose
  44. expropriate
    deprive of possessions
  45. expulsion
    the act of forcing out someone or something
  46. expunge
    remove by erasing or crossing out or as if by drawing a line
  47. expurgate
    edit by omitting or modifying parts considered indelicate
  48. exquisite
    delicately beautiful
  49. extant
    still in existence; not extinct or destroyed or lost
  50. extemporize
    perform or speak without preparation
  51. extenuate
    lessen or to try to lessen the seriousness or degree of
  52. exterminate
    kill on a large scale
  53. extinct
    no longer in existence
  54. extinction
    the state of being no longer in existence
  55. extirpate
    destroy completely, as if down to the roots
  56. extol
    praise, glorify, or honor
  57. extort
    obtain by coercion or intimidation
  58. extortion
    unjust exaction, as by the misuse of authority
  59. extradite
    hand over to the authorities of another country
  60. extraneous
    not belonging to that in which it is contained
  61. extrapolate
    draw from specific cases for more general cases
  62. extravagant
    recklessly wasteful
  63. extremity
    the outermost or farthest region or point
  64. extricate
    release from entanglement or difficulty
  65. extrinsic
    not forming an essential part of a thing
  66. extrovert
    a person directed toward others as opposed to the self
  67. exuberant
    joyously unrestrained
  68. exude
    release in drops or small quantities
  69. exult
    feel extreme happiness or elation
  70. exultant
    joyful and proud especially because of triumph or success
  71. fabric
    artifact made by weaving or felting or knitting fibers
  72. fabricate
    put together out of artificial or natural components
  73. fabulous
    extremely pleasing
  74. facade
    the front of a building
  75. facetious
    cleverly amusing in tone
  76. facile
    arrived at without due care or effort; lacking depth
  77. facilitate
    make easier
  78. facility
    a building or place that provides a particular service
  79. facsimile
    an exact copy or reproduction
  80. faction
    a dissenting clique
  81. factious
    dissenting with the majority opinion
  82. factitious
    not produced by natural forces; artificial or fake
  83. factotum
    a servant employed to do a variety of jobs
  84. fad
    an interest followed with exaggerated zeal
  85. faddish
    intensely fashionable or popular for a short time
  86. fag
    offensive term for an openly homosexual man
  87. fairy
    a small, mythological creature with wings and magical powers
  88. fairyland
    the enchanted realm of fairies
  89. fake
    something that is a counterfeit; not what it seems to be
  90. falcon
    a diurnal bird of prey
  91. fallacious
    containing or based on incorrect reasoning
  92. fallacy
    a misconception resulting from incorrect reasoning
  93. fallible
    wanting in moral strength, courage, or will
  94. fallow
    left unplowed and unseeded during a growing season
  95. falsification
    an intentional misrepresentation of facts
  96. falsify
    make false by mutilation or addition
  97. familiarity
    personal knowledge or information about someone or something
  98. famish
    be hungry; go without food
  99. famished
    extremely hungry
  100. fanatic
    a person motivated by irrational enthusiasm
  101. fanaticism
    excessive intolerance of opposing views
  102. fanfare
    a short lively tune played on brass instruments
  103. fang
    canine tooth of a carnivorous animal
  104. fantasia
    a musical composition of a free form
  105. fantastic
    extravagantly fanciful in design, construction, appearance
  106. farce
    a comedy characterized by broad satire
  107. fare
    the sum charged for riding in a public conveyance
  108. farrow
    the production of a litter of pigs
  109. fascia
    instrument panel on an automobile or airplane containing dials and controls
  110. fascinate
    attract; cause to be enamored
  111. fascinating
    capable of arousing and holding the attention
  112. fascination
    the state of being intensely interested
  113. fastidious
    giving careful attention to detail
  114. fastness
    a rate (usually rapid) at which something happens
  115. fatality
    the quality of being able to cause death
  116. fathom
    a linear unit of measurement for water depth
  117. fatigue
    temporary loss of strength and energy from hard work
  118. fatuity
    a ludicrous folly
  119. fatuous
    devoid of intelligence
  120. faucet
    a regulator for controlling the flow of a liquid
  121. fault
    an imperfection in an object or machine
  122. fauna
    all the animal life in a particular region or period
  123. fawn
    a young deer
  124. fawning
    attempting to win favor by flattery
  125. fealty
    the loyalty that one owes to a country, sovereign, or lord
  126. feasible
    capable of being done with means at hand
  127. feat
    a notable achievement
  128. febrile
    of or relating to or characterized by fever
  129. feckless
    generally incompetent and ineffectual
  130. fecund
    capable of producing offspring or vegetation
  131. feedback
    the process in which output of a system is returned to input
  132. feign
    make believe with the intent to deceive
  133. feigned
    not genuine
  134. feint
    any distracting or deceptive maneuver
  135. felicitate
    express congratulations
  136. felicitous
    exhibiting an agreeably appropriate manner or style
  137. felicity
    pleasing and appropriate manner or style
  138. feline
    of or relating to cats
  139. fell
    cause to go down by or as if by delivering a blow
  140. felon
    someone who has been legally convicted of a crime
  141. felony
    a serious crime, such as murder or arson
  142. feminist
    a supporter of equal rights for women
  143. fencer
    someone skilled at sword fighting
  144. fencing
    a barrier that serves to enclose an area
  145. fender
    a guard that protects a vehicle's wheel
  146. ferment
    cause to undergo the breakdown of sugar into alcohol
  147. fermentation
    breaking down an organic substance, as sugar into alcohol
  148. fern
    a flowerless, seedless plant with fronds that uncurl upward
  149. ferocious
    marked by extreme and violent energy
  150. ferocity
    the property of being aggressive or forceful
  151. ferret
    a small domesticated mammal with a flexible, elongated body
  152. ferrous
    of or relating to or containing iron
  153. ferry
    a boat transporting people or vehicles over a body of water
  154. fertile
    capable of reproducing
  155. fertility
    the state of being capable of producing offspring
  156. fervent
    characterized by intense emotion
  157. fervor
    feelings of great warmth and intensity
  158. festal
    offering fun and celebration
  159. festive
    offering fun and gaiety
  160. fetid
    offensively malodorous
  161. fetish
    sexual desire in which gratification depends on some object
  162. fetter
    a shackle for the ankles or feet
  163. fettered
    bound by chains fastened around the ankles
  164. fetus
    an unborn vertebrate in the later stages of development
  165. feud
    a bitter quarrel between two parties
  166. fiasco
    a complete failure or collapse
  167. fiat
    a legally binding command or decision
  168. fickle
    liable to sudden unpredictable change
  169. fictitious
    formed or conceived by the imagination
  170. fidelity
    the quality of being faithful
  171. fidget
    move restlessly
  172. fidgety
    nervous and unable to relax
  173. fief
    a piece of land held under the feudal system
  174. fiend
    an evil supernatural being
  175. fiendish
    extremely evil or cruel
  176. fierce
    marked by extreme and violent energy
  177. fig
    Mediterranean tree widely cultivated for its edible fruit
  178. figment
    a contrived or fantastic idea
  179. figurative
    not literal
  180. figurehead
    a leader in name only, without real power or authority
  181. figurine
    a small carved or molded figure
  182. filament
    a thin wire heated by the passage of an electric current
  183. filch
    make off with belongings of others
  184. file
    record in a public office or in a court of law
  185. filet
    a longitudinal slice or boned side of a fish
  186. filial
    designating the generation following the parental generation
  187. filibuster
    a tactic for delaying legislation by making long speeches
  188. filigree
    delicate and intricate ornamentation
  189. fillet
    a longitudinal slice or boned side of a fish
  190. filling
    any material that fills a space or container
  191. filth
    any substance considered disgustingly foul or unpleasant
  192. filthy
    disgustingly dirty
  193. finable
    liable to a fine
  194. finale
    the closing section of a musical composition
  195. finch
    any of numerous small songbirds with short bills
  196. finesse
    subtly skillful handling of a situation
  197. finicky
    fussy, especially about details
  198. firefly
    tropical American click beetle having bright luminous spots
  199. firmament
    the sphere on which celestial bodies appear to be projected
  200. fiscal
    involving financial matters
  201. fishery
    a workplace where fish are caught and processed and sold
  202. fissile
    capable of being split or cleft or divided in the direction of the grain
  203. fissure
    a long narrow depression in a surface
  204. fitful
    occurring in spells and often abruptly
  205. flabbergast
    overcome with amazement
  206. flabby
    out of condition
  207. flaccid
    drooping without elasticity
  208. flag
    a rectangular piece of cloth of distinctive design
  209. flagellate
    whip or scourge; punish as if by whipping
  210. flagrant
    conspicuously and outrageously bad or reprehensible
  211. flail
    an implement with a handle and a free swinging stick
  212. flair
    a natural talent
  213. flak
    artillery designed to shoot upward at airplanes
  214. flamboyance
    the quality of being showy, extravagant, or elaborate
  215. flamboyant
    tending to attract attention; marked by ostentatious display
  216. flammable
    easily ignited
  217. flange
    a projection used for strength or for attaching to another object
  218. flare
    a burst of light used to communicate or illuminate
  219. flaring
    streaming or flapping or spreading wide as if in a current of air
  220. flask
    a small bottle that has a narrow neck
  221. flatcar
    freight car without permanent sides or roof
  222. flatulence
    a state of excessive gas in the alimentary canal
  223. flaunt
    display proudly
  224. flavouring
    something added to food primarily for the savor it imparts
  225. flawless
    without a weakness or defect or mistake
  226. flax
    plant of the genus Linum that is cultivated for its seeds and for the fibers of its stem
  227. flay
    strip the skin off
  228. fleck
    a small contrasting part of something
  229. fledged
    having developed feathers or plumage
  230. fledgling
    young bird that has just become capable of flying
  231. fleece
    the outer coat of an animal, especially sheep and yaks
  232. fleeting
    lasting for a markedly brief time
  233. flex
    cause something to assume a bent or crooked shape
  234. flexible
    able to bend easily
  235. flick
    throw or toss with a quick motion
  236. flicker
    flash intermittently
  237. flighty
    guided by whim and fancy
  238. flimsy
    a thin strong lightweight translucent paper
  239. flinch
    draw back, as with fear or pain
  240. flint
    a hard kind of stone
  241. flinty
    containing flint
  242. flippancy
    inappropriate levity
  243. flippant
    showing an inappropriate lack of seriousness
  244. flirt
    talk or behave amorously, without serious intentions
  245. flirtatious
    behaving in a way to suggest a playful attraction to someone
  246. flock
    a group of birds
  247. floppy
    hanging limply
  248. flora
    all the plant life in a particular region or period
  249. florid
    elaborately or excessively ornamented
  250. flounder
    move clumsily or struggle to move, as in mud or water
  251. flout
    treat with contemptuous disregard
  252. fluctuate
    move or sway in a rising and falling or wavelike pattern
  253. fluffy
    like down or as soft as down
  254. fluke
    a stroke of luck
  255. flummery
    a bland custard or pudding especially of oatmeal
  256. flummox
    be a mystery or bewildering to
  257. flunk
    fail to get a passing grade
  258. fluorescent
    emitting light during exposure to external radiant energy
  259. flush
    rinse, clean, or empty with a liquid
  260. fluster
    cause to be nervous or upset
  261. flux
    a state of constant change
  262. fodder
    coarse food composed of plants or leaves and stalks
  263. foetus
    an unborn or unhatched vertebrate in the later stages of development showing the main recognizable features of the mature animal
  264. foible
    a minor weakness or peculiarity in someone's character
  265. foil
    hinder or prevent, as an effort, plan, or desire
  266. fold
    bend or lay so that one part covers the other
  267. foliage
    the collective amount of leaves of one or more plants
  268. folklore
    the unwritten stories and proverbs and songs of a culture
  269. foment
    try to stir up
  270. fomentation
    deliberate and intentional triggering
  271. fondle
    touch or stroke lightly in a loving or endearing manner
  272. foodstuff
    a substance that can be used or prepared for use as food
  273. foolhardy
    marked by defiant disregard for danger or consequences
  274. foolproof
    not liable to failure
  275. fool's errand
    a fruitless mission
  276. foothold
    a place that provides support for standing or climbing
  277. footle
    be about
  278. footloose
    free to go or do as one pleases
  279. fop
    a man who is overly concerned with his dress and appearance
  280. foppish
    overly concerned with extreme elegance in dress and manner
  281. forage
    collect or look around for, as food
  282. forager
    someone who hunts for food and provisions
  283. foray
    a sudden short attack
  284. forbearance
    a delay in enforcing rights or claims or privileges
  285. forbearing
    showing patience and self-control in difficult circumstances
  286. forbidding
    an official prohibition or edict against something
  287. forceps
    an extractor consisting of a pair of pincers used in medical treatment (especially for the delivery of babies)
  288. ford
    cross a river where it's shallow
  289. forebode
    make a prediction about; tell in advance
  290. foreboding
    a feeling of evil to come
  291. foreclose
    keep from happening or arising; make impossible
  292. forensic
    used in the investigation of facts or evidence in court
  293. foreordain
    foreordain or determine beforehand
  294. forerunner
    something that precedes something or someone
  295. forestall
    keep from happening or arising; make impossible
  296. forfeit
    lose the right to or lose by some error, offense, or crime
  297. forfeiture
    something that is lost or surrendered as a penalty
  298. forge
    create by hammering
  299. forger
    someone who makes copies illegally
  300. forgery
    criminal falsification by making or altering an instrument
  301. forgo
    do without or cease to hold or adhere to
  302. forlorn
    marked by or showing hopelessness
  303. format
    the general appearance of a publication
  304. formative
    minimal language unit that has a syntactic function
  305. formidable
    extremely impressive in strength or excellence
  306. formulate
    prepare according to instructions
  307. fornicate
    have sex without being married
  308. forsake
    leave someone who needs or counts on you; leave in the lurch
  309. forswear
    formally reject or disavow
  310. fort
    a defensive structure
  311. forte
    an asset of special worth or utility
  312. fortitude
    strength of mind that enables one to endure adversity
  313. fortress
    a fortified defensive structure
  314. fortuitous
    lucky; occurring by happy chance
  315. forum
    a public facility to meet for open discussion
  316. forwardness
    offensive boldness and assertiveness
  317. fosse
    ditch dug as a fortification and usually filled with water
  318. foul
    highly offensive; arousing aversion or disgust
  319. founder
    a person who establishes some institution
  320. four-poster
    a bed with posts at the four corners that can be used to support a canopy or curtains
  321. foyer
    a large entrance or reception room or area
  322. fracas
    a noisy, angry argument or fight between people
  323. fraction
    a small part or item forming a piece of a whole
  324. fractional
    constituting or comprising a part or fraction of a possible whole or entirety
  325. fractious
    easily irritated or annoyed
  326. fracture
    breaking of hard tissue such as bone
  327. fragile
    easily broken or damaged or destroyed
  328. fragmentary
    consisting of small disconnected parts
  329. frail
    physically weak
  330. frailty
    the state of being weak in health or body
  331. frame-up
    an act that incriminates someone on a false charge
  332. frantic
    marked by uncontrolled excitement or emotion
  333. fraternal
    like or characteristic of or befitting a brother
  334. fraternity
    a social club for male undergraduates
  335. fraud
    intentional deception resulting in injury to another person
  336. fraudulent
    intended to deceive
  337. fraught
    filled with or attended with
  338. fray
    wear away by rubbing
  339. freak
    a person or animal that is markedly unusual or deformed
  340. freckle
    a small brownish spot on the skin
  341. freeway
    a broad highway designed for high-speed traffic
  342. frenetic
    fast and energetic in an uncontrolled or wild way
  343. fresco
    a mural done with watercolors on wet plaster
  344. fret
    be agitated or irritated
  345. fretful
    nervous and unable to relax
  346. fretwork
    framework consisting of an ornamental design made of strips of wood or metal
  347. friable
    easily broken into small fragments or reduced to powder
  348. frieze
    an ornament consisting of a horizontal sculptured band
  349. frigate
    a medium-sized warship of the 18th and 19th centuries
  350. frigidity
    the absence of heat
  351. fringe
    an ornamental border of short lengths of hanging threads
  352. frisk
    search by running the hands rapidly over the clothing
  353. frisky
    playful like a lively kitten
  354. frivolity
    the trait of being not serious or sensible
  355. frivolous
    not serious in content, attitude, or behavior
  356. frizz
    curl tightly
  357. frolic
    play boisterously
  358. frolicsome
    given to merry play
  359. frond
    compound leaf of a fern or palm or cycad
  360. frowzy
    negligent of neatness especially in dress and person
  361. fructify
    make productive or fruitful
  362. frugality
    prudence in avoiding waste
  363. frump
    a dull unattractive unpleasant girl or woman
  364. frustrate
    hinder or prevent, as an effort, plan, or desire
  365. fugitive
    someone who is sought by law officers
  366. fulcrum
    the pivot about which a lever turns
  367. full-bodied
    marked by richness and fullness of flavor
  368. full-fledged
    having gained complete status
  369. fulminate
    cause to explode violently and with loud noise
  370. fulmination
    the act of exploding with noise and violence
  371. fulsome
    unpleasantly and excessively suave or ingratiating
  372. fulsomeness
    excessive but superficial compliments given with affected charm
  373. fumble
    feel about uncertainly or blindly
  374. fume
    a cloud of fine particles suspended in a gas
  375. fumes
    gases ejected from an engine as waste products
  376. fumigate
    treat with smoke, especially with the aim of disinfecting
  377. functionary
    a worker who holds or is invested with an office
  378. funk
    a state of nervous depression
  379. furbish
    polish and make shiny
  380. furlough
    a temporary leave of absence, especially from military duty
  381. furrow
    a long shallow trench in the ground
  382. furtive
    secret and sly
  383. fusillade
    rapid simultaneous discharge of firearms
  384. fuss
    an excited state of agitation
  385. fussy
    exacting especially about details
  386. fustian
    a strong cotton and linen fabric with a slight nap
  387. futility
    uselessness as a consequence of having no practical result
  388. gabble
    speak (about unimportant matters) rapidly and incessantly
  389. gadfly
    any of various large flies that annoy livestock
  390. gadget
    a small mechanical device or tool
  391. gaffe
    a socially awkward or tactless act
  392. gaggle
    a flock of geese
  393. gaiety
    a joyful feeling
  394. gainsay
    take exception to
  395. galactic
    of or relating to a star system
  396. galaxy
    a collection of star systems
  397. gale
    a strong wind moving 34–40 knots
  398. gall
    a digestive juice secreted by the liver
  399. gallant
    having or displaying great dignity or nobility
  400. gallantry
    the qualities of a hero or heroine
  401. galley
    a large medieval vessel with guns at stern and prow
  402. gallop
    a fast gait of a horse
  403. gallows
    an instrument from which a person is executed by hanging
  404. galvanize
    stimulate (muscles) by administering a shock
  405. gambol
    play or run boisterously
  406. gamut
    a complete extent or range
  407. gander
    mature male goose
  408. gangling
    tall and thin and having long slender limbs
  409. gangway
    a temporary bridge or passage often made of planks
  410. garble
    distort or make false by mutilation or addition
  411. gardenia
    any of various shrubs and small trees of the genus Gardenia having large fragrant white or yellow flowers
  412. gargantuan
    of great mass; huge and bulky
  413. gargoyle
    an ornament consisting of a grotesquely carved figure
  414. garish
    tastelessly showy
  415. garland
    a circular band of flowers or other foliage
  416. garment
    an article of clothing
  417. garner
    assemble or get together
  418. garnish
    decorate, as with parsley or other ornamental foods
  419. garret
    floor consisting of open space at the top of a house
  420. garrulity
    the quality of being wordy and talkative
  421. garrulous
    full of trivial conversation
  422. gash
    cut open
  423. gastric
    relating to or involving the stomach
  424. gastritis
    inflammation of the lining of the stomach
  425. gastronomy
    the art and practice of preparing and eating good food
  426. gauche
    lacking social poise or refinement
  427. gaucherie
    the quality of being rustic or gauche
  428. gaudy
    tastelessly showy
  429. gauge
    an instrument for measuring and indicating a quantity
  430. gaunt
    very thin, especially from disease or hunger or cold
  431. gauze
    bleached cotton cloth of plain weave used for bandages
  432. gavel
    a small mallet used by a presiding officer or a judge
  433. gaze
    a long fixed look
  434. gazetteer
    a geographical dictionary (as at the back of an atlas)
  435. gem
    a crystalline rock that can be cut and polished for jewelry
  436. generate
    bring into existence
  437. generator
    someone who originates, causes, or initiates something
  438. generic
    relating to or applicable to an entire class or group
  439. generosity
    the trait of being willing to give your money or time
  440. genesis
    a coming into being
  441. genetic
    relating to the study of heredity and variation in organisms
  442. genetics
    the study of heredity and variation in organisms
  443. genial
    diffusing warmth and friendliness
  444. geniality
    a disposition to be friendly and approachable
  445. genre
    a kind of literary or artistic work
  446. genuflect
    bend the knees and bow in a servile manner
  447. germane
    relevant and appropriate
  448. germinate
    sprout; produce buds or branches
  449. gerontology
    the branch of medical science that deals with old people
  450. gestation
    the period during which an embryo develops
  451. gesticulate
    show, express, or direct through movement
  452. geyser
    a spring that discharges hot water and steam
  453. gibe
    laugh at with contempt and derision
  454. gilded
    made from or covered with gold
  455. gimmick
    any clever maneuver
  456. ginger
    plant with thick aromatic rhizomes and leafy reedlike stems
  457. girder
    a beam used as a main support in a structure
  458. girdle
    a band of material around the waist that strengthens a skirt or trousers
  459. gist
    the central meaning or theme of a speech or literary work
  460. glade
    a tract of land with few or no trees in the middle of a wooded area
  461. gladiator
    a professional combatant in ancient Rome
  462. glamorous
    having an air of allure, romance and excitement
  463. glamour
    alluring beauty or charm
  464. glare
    be sharply reflected
  465. glaring
    shining intensely
  466. gleam
    a flash of light
  467. glean
    gather, as of natural products
  468. gleaner
    someone who gathers something in small pieces (e.g. information) slowly and carefully
  469. glee
    great merriment
  470. gleeful
    full of high-spirited delight
  471. glib
    artfully persuasive in speech
  472. glide
    move smoothly and effortlessly
  473. glider
    aircraft supported only by the dynamic action of air against its surfaces
  474. glimmer
    a flash of light
  475. glimpse
    a brief or incomplete view
  476. glisten
    be shiny, as if wet
  477. gloaming
    the time of day immediately following sunset
  478. gloat
    dwell on with satisfaction
  479. gloom
    a state of partial or total darkness
  480. gloomy
    depressingly dark
  481. gloss
    the property of being smooth and shiny
  482. glossary
    an alphabetical list of technical terms in a field
  483. glossy
    reflecting light
  484. glower
    look angry or sullen as if to signal disapproval
  485. glucose
    a monosaccharide sugar that has several forms
  486. glum
    moody and sorrowful
  487. glut
    supply with an excess of
  488. glutinous
    having the sticky properties of an adhesive
  489. glutton
    a person who is devoted to eating and drinking to excess
  490. gluttony
    habitual eating to excess
  491. gnarled
    old and twisted and covered in lines
  492. gnat
    any of various small biting flies
  493. gnaw
    bite or chew on with the teeth
  494. gneiss
    a laminated metamorphic rock similar to granite
  495. gnome
    a legendary creature resembling a tiny old man
  496. gnomic
    relating to short, pithy statements or maxims
  497. goad
    stab or urge on as if with a pointed stick
  498. gobble
    eat hastily without proper chewing
  499. goblet
    a drinking glass with a base and stem
  500. gore
    coagulated blood from a wound
  501. gorge
    a deep ravine, usually with a river running through it
  502. gorgeous
    dazzlingly beautiful
  503. gormandize
    eat fine food immodestly or excessively
  504. gory
    covered with blood
  505. gosling
    young goose
  506. gospel
    the written body of teachings accepted by a religious group
  507. gossamer
    a gauze fabric with an extremely fine texture
  508. gouge
    an impression in a surface, as made by a blow
  509. gourd
    any vine of the family Cucurbitaceae that bears fruits with hard rinds
  510. gourmand
    a person who is devoted to eating and drinking to excess
  511. gourmet
    a person highly knowledgeable and appreciative of fine food and drink
  512. governance
    the act of exercising authority
  513. gradient
    a graded change in the magnitude of something
  514. graft
    tissue or organ transplanted from a donor to a recipient
  515. granary
    a storehouse for threshed grain or animal feed
  516. grandeur
    the quality of being magnificent or splendid
  517. grandiloquent
    lofty in style
  518. grandiose
    impressive because of unnecessary largeness or magnificence
  519. grandstand
    a covered structure with tiers of seats for spectators
  520. granite
    a type of igneous rock with a visibly crystalline texture
  521. granular
    composed of or covered with particles resembling meal
  522. granulate
    form into grains
  523. granule
    a tiny particle of something
  524. graphic
    written or drawn or engraved
  525. grasping
    immoderately desirous of acquiring e.g. wealth
  526. grate
    reduce to shreds by rubbing against a perforated surface
  527. grateful
    feeling or showing thankfulness
  528. gratification
    the act or an instance of satisfying
  529. gratify
    make happy or satisfied
  530. grating
    unpleasantly harsh in sound
  531. gratis
    costing nothing
  532. gratuitous
    unnecessary and unwarranted
  533. gratuity
    a small, extra gift of money for services rendered
  534. gravel
    rock fragments and pebbles
  535. gravity
    the force of attraction between all masses in the universe
  536. graze
    feed as in a meadow or pasture
  537. greenhorn
    an awkward and inexperienced youth
  538. greenhouse
    a building with glass walls and roof
  539. gregarious
    temperamentally seeking and enjoying the company of others
  540. gridiron
    a cooking utensil of parallel metal bars
  541. grievance
    a complaint about a wrong that causes resentment
  542. grievous
    causing or marked by grief or anguish
  543. grill
    a framework of metal bars used as a partition or a grate
  544. grille
    a framework of metal bars used as a partition or a grate
  545. grim
    harshly uninviting or formidable in manner or appearance
  546. grimace
    contort the face to indicate a certain mental state
  547. grind
    reduce to small pieces or particles by pounding or abrading
  548. grindstone
    a device for sharpening metal tools
  549. gripe
    complain
  550. gripping
    capable of arousing and holding the attention
  551. grisly
    shockingly repellent; inspiring horror
  552. gristle
    tough elastic tissue found in meat
  553. grit
    small coarse bits of stone, sand, or gravel
  554. groggy
    stunned or confused and slow to react
  555. groom
    someone employed in a stable to take care of the horses
  556. groove
    a long narrow furrow cut by a natural process or a tool
  557. grope
    feel about uncertainly or blindly
  558. gropingly
    in an uncertain groping manner
  559. gross
    lacking fine distinctions or detail
  560. grotesque
    distorted and unnatural in shape or size
  561. grouch
    show one's unhappiness or critical attitude
  562. grouse
    popular game bird having a plump body and feathered legs
  563. grove
    a small growth of trees without underbrush
  564. grovel
    show submission or fear
  565. groveler
    someone who humbles himself as a sign of respect
  566. growl
    utter or emit low dull rumbling sounds
  567. grudge
    a resentment strong enough to justify retaliation
  568. grudging
    petty or reluctant in giving or spending
  569. gruelling
    characterized by effort to the point of exhaustion
  570. gruesome
    shockingly repellent; inspiring horror
  571. grumble
    make complaining remarks or noises under one's breath
  572. grumpy
    annoyed and irritable
  573. guarded
    cautious and reserved
  574. guffaw
    a burst of loud and hearty laughter
  575. guillotine
    instrument of execution used for beheading people
  576. guilt
    the state of having committed an offense
  577. gulch
    a narrow gorge or ravine cut by a stream
  578. gull
    a mostly white aquatic bird found along beaches
  579. gullible
    naive and easily deceived or tricked
  580. gulp
    utter or make a noise, as when swallowing too quickly
  581. gumption
    fortitude and determination
  582. gush
    flow forth in a sudden stream or jet
  583. gusher
    an oil well with a strong natural flow so that pumping is not necessary
  584. gust
    a strong current of air
  585. gustation
    the faculty or act of tasting
  586. gusto
    vigorous and enthusiastic enjoyment
  587. gutless
    lacking courage
  588. gutter
    a channel along a roof that carries away rainwater
  589. guttle
    eat greedily
  590. guttural
    relating to or articulated in the throat
  591. guy
    an informal term for a youth or man
  592. guzzle
    drink greedily or as if with great thirst
  593. gynecocracy
    a political system governed by a woman
  594. gyrate
    revolve quickly and repeatedly around an axis
  595. gyroscope
    rotating mechanism in the form of a mounted spinning wheel
  596. habitat
    the type of environment in which an organism normally lives
  597. habituate
    familiarize psychologically or physically
  598. hack
    chop or cut away
  599. hackneyed
    repeated too often; overfamiliar through overuse
  600. haemophilia
    congenital tendency to uncontrolled bleeding
  601. haemorrhage
    the flow of blood from a ruptured blood vessel
  602. haemostat
    a surgical instrument that stops bleeding by clamping the blood vessel
  603. haft
    the handle of a weapon or tool
  604. haggard
    showing the wearing effects of overwork or care or suffering
  605. haggle
    an instance of intense argument (as in bargaining)
  606. hairy
    having or covered with hair
  607. halcyon
    a mythical bird said to breed at the winter solstice
  608. hallow
    render holy by means of religious rites
  609. hallowed
    worthy of religious veneration
  610. halo
    a circle of light around the sun or moon
  611. halt
    cause to stop
  612. halting
    proceeding in a fragmentary, hesitant, or ineffective way
  613. hamper
    prevent the progress or free movement of
  614. handle
    touch, lift, or hold
  615. hangar
    a structure where aircraft can be stored and maintained
  616. hanger
    anything from which something can be hung
  617. hangover
    something that has survived from the past
  618. hapless
    unfortunate and deserving pity
  619. harangue
    a loud bombastic declamation expressed with strong emotion
  620. harass
    annoy continually or chronically
  621. harassment
    the act of tormenting by persistent attacks and criticism
  622. harbinger
    something indicating the approach of something or someone
  623. harbor
    a sheltered port where ships can take on or discharge cargo
  624. hard-bitten
    tough and callous by virtue of experience
  625. hardheaded
    guided by practical experience and observation rather than theory
  626. hardihood
    the trait of being willing to undertake things that involve risk or danger
  627. hard-nosed
    guided by practical experience and observation rather than theory
  628. hardy
    having rugged physical strength
  629. harmonize
    bring into accord
  630. harness
    an arrangement of leather straps fitted to a draft animal
  631. harpoon
    a spear with a barbed point for catching large fish
  632. harpsichord
    a musical instrument with strings plucked by plectra
  633. harridan
    a scolding (even vicious) old woman
  634. harrow
    a cultivator that pulverizes or smooths the soil
  635. harrowing
    causing extreme distress
  636. hassle
    disorderly fighting
  637. hasten
    move fast
  638. hatch
    a movable barrier covering an entrance
  639. hatchet
    a small ax with a short handle used with one hand
  640. haughtiness
    overbearing pride evidenced by a superior manner
  641. haughty
    having or showing arrogant superiority
  642. haunt
    follow stealthily or pursue like a ghost
  643. haunting
    having a deeply disquieting or disturbing effect
  644. hauteur
    overbearing pride with a superior manner toward inferiors
  645. haven
    a sheltered port where ships can take on or discharge cargo
  646. haversack
    a bag carried by a strap on your back or shoulder
  647. havoc
    violent and needless disturbance
  648. hawk
    a bird of prey with rounded wings and a long tail
  649. hawker
    someone who travels about selling his wares
  650. hawser
    large heavy rope for nautical use
  651. hazard
    an unpredictable phenomenon that causes a certain result
  652. hazardous
    involving risk or danger
  653. heading
    a line of text indicating what the passage below it is about
  654. heap
    a collection of objects laid on top of each other
  655. hearsay
    gossip passed around by word of mouth
  656. heath
    a low evergreen shrub of the family Ericaceae
  657. heathen
    a person who does not acknowledge your god
  658. heave
    lift or elevate
  659. heavy-handed
    lacking physical movement skills, especially with the hands
  660. hecatomb
    a great sacrifice
  661. heckle
    challenge aggressively
  662. heckler
    someone who tries to embarrass you with gibes and objections
  663. hectic
    marked by intense activity or agitation
  664. hector
    talk to or treat someone in a bossy or bullying way
  665. hedge
    a fence formed by a row of closely planted shrubs or bushes
  666. hedgehog
    a small, insect-eating mammal with long spines
  667. hedonism
    an ethical system that values the pursuit of pleasure
  668. hedonistic
    devoted to pleasure
  669. heed
    careful attention
  670. heel
    the back part of the human foot
  671. hefty
    of considerable weight and size
  672. hegemony
    the dominance or leadership of one social group over others
  673. heinous
    extremely wicked or deeply criminal
  674. heir
    a person entitled by law to inherit the estate of another
  675. heiress
    a female heir
  676. heliotrope
    green chalcedony with red spots that resemble blood
  677. helm
    steering mechanism for a vessel
  678. helmet
    a protective headgear made of hard material to resist blows
  679. helmsman
    the person who steers a ship
  680. helot
    a serf in ancient Sparta with status below a citizen
  681. helping
    an individual quantity of food or drink taken as part of a meal
  682. helve
    the handle of a weapon or tool
  683. hem
    the edge of a piece of cloth
  684. henpecked
    harassed by persistent nagging
  685. hepatic
    pertaining to or affecting the liver
  686. hepatitis
    inflammation of the liver caused by a virus or a toxin
  687. herald
    a person who announces important news
  688. herbaceous
    characteristic of a nonwoody herb or plant part
  689. herbivorous
    feeding only on plants
  690. herd
    a group of cattle or sheep or other domestic mammals
  691. herdsman
    someone who drives a herd
  692. heresy
    a belief that rejects the orthodox tenets of a religion
  693. heretic
    a person whose religious beliefs conflict with church dogma
  694. heretical
    departing from accepted beliefs or standards
  695. heritage
    that which is inherited
  696. hermetic
    completely sealed or airtight
  697. hermit
    one retired from society for religious reasons
  698. hermitage
    the abode of a recluse
  699. heroics
    ostentatious or vainglorious or extravagant or melodramatic conduct
  700. heterodox
    characterized by departure from accepted standards
  701. heterodoxy
    the quality of being different from what is considered correct
  702. heterogeneous
    consisting of elements not of the same kind or nature
  703. hew
    make or shape as with an axe
  704. hexagon
    a six-sided polygon
  705. heyday
    the period of greatest prosperity or productivity
  706. hiatus
    an interruption in the intensity or amount of something
  707. hibernate
    be in an inactive or dormant state
  708. hibernation
    the resting state in which some animals pass the winter
  709. hibiscus
    any plant of the genus Hibiscus
  710. hide
    prevent from being seen or discovered
  711. hidebound
    stubbornly inflexible and narrow-minded
  712. hideous
    grossly offensive to decency or morality; causing horror
  713. hierarchy
    a series of ordered groupings within a system
  714. hieroglyph
    a symbol in a pictorial writing system
  715. highbrow
    highly cultured or educated
  716. high-flown
    pretentious (especially with regard to language or ideals)
  717. hilarious
    extremely funny; causing laughter
  718. hilarity
    great merriment
  719. hillbilly
    a disparaging term for an unsophisticated person
  720. hilt
    the handle of a sword or dagger
  721. hinder
    be an obstacle to
  722. hindrance
    any obstruction that impedes or is burdensome
  723. hinge
    a joint that holds two parts together so that one can swing
  724. hinterland
    a remote and undeveloped area
  725. hippopotamus
    a large plant-eating animal often found near African rivers
  726. hipster
    someone who rejects the established culture
  727. hirsute
    having or covered with hair
  728. hiss
    make a sharp, elongated "s" sound
  729. histology
    the study of the microscopic structure of tissues
  730. histrionic
    overly dramatic or emotional
  731. histrionics
    a performance of a play
  732. hitch
    hook or entangle
  733. hive
    a structure that provides a natural habitation for bees
  734. hoard
    a secret store of valuables or money
  735. hoarse
    deep and harsh sounding as if from shouting or illness
  736. hoary
    having gray or white hair as with age
  737. hoax
    something intended to deceive
  738. hobble
    walk unevenly due to pain, injury, or weakness
  739. hobgoblin
    (folklore) a small, ugly creature that causes trouble
  740. hoist
    raise or haul up with or as if with mechanical help
  741. hold
    have in one's hands or grip
  742. hollow
    not solid; having a space or gap or cavity
  743. holocaust
    an act of mass destruction and loss of life
  744. holograph
    handwritten book or document
  745. holster
    a sheath for carrying a handgun
  746. homage
    respectful deference
  747. homely
    lacking in physical beauty or proportion
  748. homeopathy
    a method of treating disease with small amounts of remedies that, in large amounts in healthy people, produce symptoms similar to those being treated
  749. homiletics
    the art of preaching
  750. homogeneous
    all of the same or similar kind or nature
  751. homogenize
    make uniform or consistent throughout
  752. homograph
    one of two words spelled the same way that differ in meaning
  753. hone
    sharpen with a whetstone
  754. honk
    the cry of a goose (or any sound resembling this)
  755. honorarium
    a fee paid for a nominally free service
  756. honours
    a university degree with honors
  757. hood
    a headdress that protects the head and face
  758. hoodwink
    conceal one's true motives from
  759. hoof
    the hard foot of some mammals
  760. hook
    a mechanical device that is curved or bent to suspend or hold or pull something
  761. hooked
    curved down like an eagle's beak
  762. hooligan
    a rowdy, violent, and typically youthful troublemaker
  763. hoop
    a rigid circular band of metal or wood or other material used for holding or fastening or hanging or pulling
  764. horde
    a vast multitude
  765. horizon
    the line at which the sky and Earth appear to meet
  766. hormone
    the secretion of an endocrine gland transmitted by the blood
  767. horn
    a brass musical instrument with a brilliant tone
  768. horology
    the art of designing and making clocks
  769. horrendous
    causing fear or dread or terror
  770. horror
    intense and profound fear
  771. hors d'oeuvre
    a dish served as an appetizer before the main meal
  772. hortative
    serving to urge or call to action
  773. horticulture
    the cultivation of plants
  774. hosepipe
    a flexible pipe for conveying a liquid or gas
  775. hospitality
    kindness in welcoming guests or strangers
  776. host
    a person who invites guests to a social event
  777. hostage
    a prisoner held to insure that another party will meet terms
  778. hostile
    characterized by enmity or ill will
  779. hostility
    a state of deep-seated ill-will
  780. hot water
    a dangerous or distressing predicament
  781. hotbed
    a situation that is ideal for rapid development
  782. hound
    a dog used for hunting typically having large drooping ears
  783. hovel
    small crude shelter used as a dwelling
  784. hover
    hang in the air; fly or be suspended above
  785. howl
    cry loudly, as of animals
  786. howler
    monkey of tropical South American forests having a loud howling cry
  787. hoyden
    a girl who behaves in a boyish manner
  788. hub
    central part of a car wheel through which the axle passes
  789. hubbub
    loud confused noise from many sources
  790. hubris
    overbearing pride or presumption
  791. huckster
    an aggressive and dishonest seller or advertiser
  792. huddle
    a disorganized and densely packed crowd
  793. hue
    the quality of a color determined by its dominant wavelength
  794. huffy
    quick to take offense
  795. hulk
    a ship that has been wrecked and abandoned
  796. hulking
    of great size and bulk
  797. hull
    dry outer covering of a fruit or seed or nut
  798. hullabaloo
    disturbance usually in protest
  799. humane
    marked by concern with the alleviation of suffering
  800. humanity
    all of the living inhabitants of the earth
  801. humble
    marked by meekness or modesty; not arrogant or prideful
  802. humdinger
    something or someone of remarkable excellence
  803. humdrum
    tediously repetitious or lacking in variety
  804. humid
    containing or characterized by a great deal of water vapor
  805. humidity
    wetness in the atmosphere
  806. humiliate
    cause to feel shame
  807. humility
    a lack of arrogance or false pride
  808. hummingbird
    a tiny bird that hovers and flies by quickly beating its wings
  809. hummock
    a small natural mound
  810. humour
    the quality of being funny
  811. hump
    something that bulges out or projects from its surroundings
  812. hunch
    an impression that something might be the case
  813. hunk
    a large piece of something without definite shape
  814. hurdle
    a light barrier that competitors must leap over in races
  815. hurl
    throw forcefully
  816. hurricane
    a severe tropical cyclone usually with heavy rains and winds
  817. husbandry
    the practice of cultivating the land or raising stock
  818. hush
    become quiet or still; fall silent
  819. husk
    material consisting of seed coverings and small pieces of stem or leaves that have been separated from the seeds
  820. husky
    deep and harsh sounding
  821. hustings
    the activities involved in political campaigning
  822. hustler
    a shrewd or unscrupulous person who knows how to circumvent difficulties
  823. hybrid
    the offspring of genetically dissimilar parents or stock
  824. hydrant
    a faucet for drawing water from a pipe or cask
  825. hydrate
    any compound that contains water of crystallization
  826. hyena
    a doglike African and southern Asian carnivore
  827. hygiene
    a condition promoting sanitary practices
  828. hygroscopic
    absorbing moisture (as from the air)
  829. hymn
    a song of praise, especially a religious song
  830. hyperbole
    extravagant exaggeration
  831. hyperbolic
    enlarged beyond truth or reasonableness
  832. hypercritical
    inclined to judge too severely
  833. hypersensitive
    having an allergy or peculiar or excessive susceptibility
  834. hyphen
    a punctuation mark (-) used between parts of a word
  835. hypnosis
    a state that resembles sleep induced by suggestion
  836. hypnotic
    of or relating to a state that resembles sleep
  837. hypochondria
    abnormal anxiety about imaginary symptoms and ailments
  838. hypochondriac
    a patient with imaginary symptoms and ailments
  839. hypocrisy
    pretending to have qualities or beliefs that you do not have
  840. hypodermic
    a piston syringe that is fitted with a needle for injections
  841. hypotenuse
    the side of a right triangle opposite the right angle
  842. hypothesis
    a tentative insight that is not yet verified or tested
  843. hypothetical
    a conjectural possibility or circumstance
  844. hysteria
    state of violent mental agitation
  845. hysterical
    characterized by a state of violent mental agitation
  846. icicle
    ice resembling a pendent spear formed by dripping water
  847. icing
    a flavored sugar topping used to coat and decorate cakes
  848. icon
    a visual representation produced on a surface
  849. iconoclast
    someone who attacks cherished ideas or institutions
  850. identification
    the act of designating something
  851. identify
    recognize as being
  852. ideology
    an orientation that characterizes the thinking of a group
  853. idiocy
    extreme mental retardation
  854. idiosyncrasy
    a behavioral attribute peculiar to an individual
  855. idiot
    a person of subnormal intelligence
  856. idle
    not in action or at work
  857. idol
    a material effigy that is worshipped
  858. idolater
    a person who worships idols
  859. idolatrous
    relating to or practicing idolatry
  860. idyll
    a short poem descriptive of rural or pastoral life
  861. igloo
    a hut built of blocks of snow in the shape of a dome
  862. igneous
    produced by the action of fire or intense heat
  863. ignite
    cause to start burning
  864. ignoble
    dishonorable in character or purpose
  865. ignominious
    deserving or bringing disgrace or shame
  866. ignominy
    a state of dishonor
  867. ignoramus
    a person who lacks intelligence or sophistication
  868. ignorance
    the lack of knowledge or education
  869. iguana
    large tropical American arboreal lizard with a spiny crest
  870. illegality
    unlawfulness by virtue of violating some statute
  871. illegible
    unable to be read
  872. illegitimate
    contrary to or forbidden by law
  873. illiberal
    narrow-minded about cherished opinions
  874. illicit
    contrary to accepted morality or convention
  875. illiterate
    not able to read or write
  876. illuminating
    tending to increase knowledge or dissipate ignorance
  877. illumination
    the quality of providing light
  878. illusory
    having the nature of something unreal or deceptive
  879. illustration
    a visual representation to make a subject easy to understand
  880. illustrious
    widely known and esteemed
  881. imaginary
    not based on fact; unreal
  882. imbecile
    a person of subnormal intelligence
  883. imbecility
    mental retardation
  884. imbibe
    take in liquids
  885. imbroglio
    an intricate and confusing interpersonal situation
  886. imbue
    spread or diffuse through
  887. immaculate
    completely neat and clean
  888. immanent
    inherent; existing or remaining within
  889. immaterial
    lacking importance; not mattering one way or the other
  890. immediacy
    the quickness of action or occurrence
  891. immemorial
    long past
  892. immense
    unusually great in size or amount or extent or scope
  893. immensity
    unusual largeness in size or extent or number
  894. immerse
    cause to be submerged
  895. immersion
    the act of wetting something by submerging it
  896. imminence
    the state of being liable to happen soon
  897. imminent
    close in time; about to occur
  898. immoderate
    beyond reasonable limits
  899. immolate
    kill as a sacrifice, especially by fire
  900. immolation
    killing or offering as a sacrifice
  901. immoral
    deliberately violating principles of right and wrong
  902. immortal
    not subject to death
  903. immune
    of the condition in which an organism can resist disease
  904. immunity
    the condition in which an organism can resist disease
  905. immunize
    perform vaccinations or inoculate against a disease
  906. immure
    lock up or confine, in or as in a jail
  907. immutable
    not subject or susceptible to change or variation
  908. imp
    one who is playfully mischievous
  909. impair
    make worse or less effective
  910. impale
    pierce with a sharp stake or point
  911. impalpable
    not perceptible to the touch
  912. impart
    bestow a quality on
  913. impartial
    free from undue bias or preconceived opinions
  914. impasse
    a situation in which no progress can be made
  915. impassioned
    characterized by intense emotion
  916. impassive
    having or revealing little emotion or sensibility
  917. impeach
    bring an accusation against
  918. impeccable
    without error or flaw
  919. impecunious
    not having enough money to pay for necessities
  920. impede
    be a hindrance or obstacle to
  921. impediment
    something immaterial that interferes with action or progress
  922. impedimenta
    the baggage and equipment carried by an army
  923. impel
    urge or force to an action; constrain or motivate
  924. impending
    close in time; about to occur
  925. impenetrable
    not admitting of passage into or through
  926. impenitent
    not remorseful
  927. imperative
    requiring attention or action
  928. imperceptible
    impossible or difficult to sense
  929. imperil
    pose a threat to; present a danger to
  930. imperious
    having or showing arrogant superiority
  931. impermeable
    preventing especially liquids to pass or diffuse through
  932. impersonate
    pretend to be someone you are not
  933. impertinent
    improperly forward or bold
  934. imperturbable
    marked by extreme calm and composure
  935. impervious
    not admitting of passage or capable of being affected
  936. impetuous
    characterized by undue haste and lack of thought
  937. impetus
    a force that makes something happen
  938. implacable
    incapable of being appeased or pacified
  939. implant
    fix or set securely or deeply
  940. implement
    a piece of equipment or a tool used for a specific purpose
  941. implicate
    bring into intimate and incriminating connection
  942. implication
    something that is inferred
  943. implicit
    suggested though not directly expressed
  944. implode
    burst inward
  945. implore
    beg or request earnestly and urgently
  946. implosion
    a sudden inward collapse
  947. impolitic
    lacking tact, shrewdness, or prudence
  948. imponderable
    difficult or impossible to evaluate with precision
  949. importunate
    making persistent or urgent requests
  950. importune
    beg persistently and urgently
  951. impose
    charge and collect payment
  952. imposing
    befitting an important, distinguished, or powerful person
  953. impostor
    a person who makes deceitful pretenses
  954. imposture
    pretending to be another person
  955. impotent
    (of a male) unable to copulate
  956. impound
    take temporary possession of by legal authority
  957. impoverish
    make poor
  958. imprecation
    the act of calling down a curse that invokes evil
  959. impregnable
    incapable of being attacked or tampered with
  960. impregnate
    make pregnant
  961. impresario
    a sponsor who books and stages public entertainments
  962. impressionable
    easily influenced
  963. imprint
    mark or stamp with or as if with pressure
  964. impromptu
    with little or no preparation or forethought
  965. impropriety
    the condition of being unsuitable or offensive
  966. improvident
    not supplying something useful for the future
  967. improvisation
    a performance given without planning or preparation
  968. improvise
    manage in a makeshift way; do with whatever is at hand
  969. impudent
    improperly forward or bold
  970. impugn
    attack as false or wrong
  971. impulse
    an impelling force or strength
  972. impulsive
    without forethought
  973. impunity
    exemption from punishment or loss
  974. imputation
    the attribution to a source or cause
  975. impute
    attribute or credit to
  976. inadvertent
    happening by chance or unexpectedly or unintentionally
  977. inalienable
    incapable of being repudiated or transferred to another
  978. inane
    devoid of intelligence
  979. inanimate
    not endowed with life
  980. inanition
    exhaustion resulting from lack of food
  981. inanity
    the quality of being meaningless or foolish
  982. inaugurate
    commence officially
  983. inborn
    normally existing at birth
  984. inbound
    directed or moving inward or toward a center
  985. incandescent
    emitting light as a result of being heated
  986. incapacity
    lack of physical or natural qualifications
  987. incarcerate
    lock up or confine, in or as in a jail
  988. incarnate
    possessing or existing in bodily form
  989. incarnation
    act of attributing human characteristics to abstract ideas
  990. incendiary
    capable of causing fires or catching fire spontaneously
  991. incense
    make furious
  992. incentive
    a positive motivational influence
  993. inception
    an event that is a beginning
  994. incertitude
    the state of being unsure of something
  995. incessant
    uninterrupted in time and indefinitely long continuing
  996. inchoate
    only partly in existence; imperfectly formed
  997. incinerate
    become reduced to ashes
  998. incipience
    beginning to exist or to be apparent
  999. incipient
    only partly in existence; imperfectly formed
  1000. incise
    make a depression in by carving or cutting
Created on Tue Feb 07 08:06:52 EST 2012 (updated Tue Feb 07 08:24:07 EST 2012)

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