Barron's GRE 0001-1000

Setu M.
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  1. abase
    cause to feel shame
  2. abash
    cause to be embarrassed
  3. abate
    become less in amount or intensity
  4. abbreviate
    shorten
  5. abdicate
    give up power, duties, or obligations
  6. aberrant
    markedly different from an accepted norm
  7. aberration
    a state or condition markedly different from the norm
  8. abet
    assist or encourage, usually in some wrongdoing
  9. abeyance
    temporary cessation or suspension
  10. abhor
    feel hatred or disgust toward
  11. abide
    dwell
  12. abject
    of the most contemptible kind
  13. abjure
    formally reject or disavow a formerly held belief
  14. ablution
    the act of washing oneself, as for ritual purposes
  15. abnegation
    the denial and rejection of a doctrine or belief
  16. abode
    any address at which you dwell more than temporarily
  17. abolish
    do away with
  18. abominable
    unequivocally detestable
  19. abominate
    find repugnant
  20. aboriginal
    having existed from the beginning
  21. abortive
    failing to accomplish an intended result
  22. abrasive
    causing irritation or erosion by friction
  23. abridge
    lessen, diminish, or curtail
  24. abrogate
    revoke formally
  25. abscission
    the act of cutting something off
  26. abscond
    run away, often taking something or somebody along
  27. absolute
    perfect or complete or pure
  28. absolve
    grant remission of a sin to
  29. abstain
    refrain from doing, consuming, or partaking in something
  30. abstemious
    marked by temperance in indulgence
  31. abstinence
    the trait of refraining from something, especially alcohol
  32. abstract
    existing only in the mind
  33. abstruse
    difficult to understand
  34. abusive
    characterized by physical or psychological maltreatment
  35. abut
    lie adjacent to another or share a boundary
  36. abysmal
    exceptionally bad or displeasing
  37. abyss
    a bottomless gulf or pit
  38. academic
    associated with an educational institution
  39. accede
    yield to another's wish or opinion
  40. accelerate
    move faster
  41. accessible
    capable of being reached
  42. accessory
    a supplementary component that improves capability
  43. acclaim
    enthusiastic approval
  44. acclimate
    get used to a certain environment
  45. acclivity
    an upward slope or grade, as in a road
  46. accolade
    a tangible symbol signifying approval or distinction
  47. accommodate
    have room for; hold without crowding
  48. accomplice
    a person who joins with another in carrying out some plan
  49. accord
    concurrence of opinion
  50. accost
    approach and speak to someone aggressively or insistently
  51. accoutre
    provide with military equipment
  52. accretion
    an increase by natural growth or addition
  53. accrue
    grow by addition
  54. acerbity
    a sharp bitterness
  55. acetic
    relating to a clear organic acid with a pungent odor
  56. acidulous
    being sour to the taste
  57. acknowledge
    declare to be true or admit the existence or reality of
  58. acme
    the highest point of something
  59. acne
    an inflammatory disease involving the sebaceous glands
  60. acoustics
    the study of the physical properties of sound
  61. acquiesce
    agree or express agreement
  62. acquittal
    a judgment of not guilty
  63. acrid
    strong and sharp, as a taste or smell
  64. acrimonious
    marked by strong resentment or cynicism
  65. acrophobia
    a morbid fear of great heights
  66. actuarial
    relating to statistics to calculate insurance premiums
  67. actuary
    someone versed in the interpretation of numerical data
  68. actuate
    put in motion
  69. acuity
    sharpness of vision
  70. acumen
    shrewdness shown by keen insight
  71. acute
    ending in a sharp point
  72. adage
    a condensed but memorable saying embodying an important fact
  73. adamant
    very hard native crystalline carbon valued as a gem
  74. adapt
    make fit for, or change to suit a new purpose
  75. addendum
    textual matter that is appended to the end of a publication
  76. addiction
    being dependent on something habit-forming
  77. addle
    mix up or confuse
  78. address
    the place where a person or organization can be found
  79. adept
    having or showing knowledge and skill and aptitude
  80. adhere
    stick to firmly
  81. adherent
    someone who believes and helps to spread a doctrine
  82. adjacent
    having a common boundary or edge
  83. adjoin
    lie next to another or share a boundary
  84. adjourn
    close at the end of a session
  85. adjunct
    something added to another thing but not essential to it
  86. adjuration
    a solemn and earnest appeal to someone to do something
  87. adjutant
    an officer who acts as an assistant to a more senior officer
  88. admonish
    scold or reprimand; take to task
  89. adore
    love intensely
  90. adorn
    make more attractive, as by adding ornament or color
  91. adroit
    quick or skillful or adept in action or thought
  92. adulation
    exaggerated flattery or praise
  93. adulterate
    make impure by adding a foreign or inferior substance
  94. Advent
    the season including the four Sundays preceding Christmas
  95. adventitious
    associated by chance and not an integral part
  96. adversary
    someone who offers opposition
  97. adverse
    in an opposing direction
  98. adversity
    a state of misfortune or affliction
  99. advert
    a public promotion of some product or service
  100. advocacy
    active support of an idea or cause
  101. advocate
    a person who pleads for a person, cause, or idea
  102. aegis
    armor plate that protects the chest
  103. aerie
    the lofty nest of a bird of prey, such as a hawk or eagle
  104. aery
    characterized by lightness and insubstantiality
  105. eyrie
    the lofty nest of a bird of prey (such as a hawk or eagle)
  106. eyry
    the lofty nest of a bird of prey (such as a hawk or eagle)
  107. aesthetic
    characterized by an appreciation of beauty or good taste
  108. affable
    diffusing warmth and friendliness
  109. affected
    influenced
  110. affidavit
    written declaration made under oath
  111. affiliation
    the act of becoming formally connected or joined
  112. affinity
    a natural attraction or feeling of kinship
  113. affirmation
    the act of asserting or stating something
  114. affliction
    a cause of great suffering and distress
  115. affluence
    abundant wealth
  116. affront
    a deliberately offensive act
  117. afterlife
    life after death
  118. agape
    with the mouth wide open as in wonder or awe
  119. agenda
    a list of matters to be taken up, as at a meeting
  120. agglomeration
    the act of collecting in a mass
  121. aggrandize
    embellish; increase the scope, power, or importance of
  122. aggregate
    a sum total of many heterogeneous things taken together
  123. aghast
    struck with fear, dread, or consternation
  124. agility
    the gracefulness of a quick and nimble person or animal
  125. agitate
    move or cause to move back and forth
  126. agnostic
    a person who claims the existence of God is unknowable
  127. agog
    highly excited
  128. agrarian
    relating to rural matters
  129. airy
    open to or abounding in fresh atmosphere
  130. alacrity
    liveliness and eagerness
  131. alchemy
    a pseudoscientific forerunner of chemistry in medieval times
  132. alcove
    a small recess opening off a large room or garden
  133. alias
    a name that has been assumed temporarily
  134. alienate
    arouse hostility or indifference in
  135. alimentary
    of or providing nourishment
  136. alimony
    support paid by one spouse to another after separation
  137. allay
    lessen the intensity of or calm
  138. allege
    report or maintain
  139. allegiance
    the act of binding yourself to a course of action
  140. allegory
    a short moral story
  141. alleviate
    provide physical relief, as from pain
  142. alliteration
    use of the same consonant at the beginning of each word
  143. allocate
    distribute according to a plan or set apart for a purpose
  144. alloy
    a mixture containing two or more metallic elements
  145. allude
    make an indirect reference to
  146. allure
    the power to entice or attract
  147. alluvial
    relating to deposits carried by rushing streams
  148. alms
    money or goods contributed to the poor
  149. aloft
    at or on or to the masthead or upper rigging of a ship
  150. aloof
    distant, cold, or detached in manner
  151. altercation
    a noisy, angry argument or fight between people
  152. altruistic
    showing unselfish concern for the welfare of others
  153. amalgam
    a combination or blend of diverse things
  154. amalgamate
    bring or combine together or with something else
  155. amass
    collect or gather
  156. amazon
    a large, strong, and aggressive woman
  157. ambidextrous
    equally skillful with each hand
  158. ambience
    the atmosphere of an environment
  159. ambiguous
    having more than one possible meaning
  160. ambivalence
    mixed feelings or emotions
  161. amble
    walk leisurely
  162. ambrosia
    the food and drink of the gods
  163. ambulatory
    able to walk about
  164. ambush
    the act of hiding and waiting to make a surprise attack
  165. ameliorate
    make better
  166. amenable
    disposed or willing to comply
  167. amend
    make revisions to
  168. amenities
    things that make you comfortable and at ease
  169. amiable
    diffusing warmth and friendliness
  170. amicable
    characterized by friendship and good will
  171. amiss
    in an improper or mistaken manner
  172. amity
    a state of friendship and cordiality
  173. amnesia
    partial or total loss of memory
  174. amnesty
    a warrant granting release from punishment for an offense
  175. amok
    wildly; without self-control
  176. amuck
    wildly; without self-control
  177. amorality
    the quality of being amoral
    The actor said he believed all big business was amoral, including the movie industry, as it was driven only by profit.
    not involving questions of right or wrong; without moral quality; neither moral nor immoral.
  178. amorous
    inclined toward or displaying love
  179. amorphous
    having no definite form or distinct shape
  180. amphibian
    cold-blooded vertebrate living on land but breeding in water
  181. amphitheater
    an oval large stadium with tiers of seats
  182. ample
    more than enough in size or scope or capacity
  183. amplify
    increase the volume of
  184. amputate
    remove surgically
  185. amulet
    a trinket thought to be a magical protection against evil
  186. anachronism
    locating something at a time when it couldn't have existed
  187. analgesia
    absence of the sense of pain without loss of consciousness
  188. analgesic
    capable of relieving pain
  189. analogous
    similar or equivalent in some respects
  190. analogy
    drawing a comparison in order to show a similarity
  191. anarchist
    an advocate of the abolition of governments
  192. anarchy
    a state of lawlessness and disorder
  193. anathema
    a formal ecclesiastical curse accompanied by excommunication
  194. ancestry
    the lineage of an individual
  195. anchor
    a mechanical device that prevents a vessel from moving
  196. ancillary
    furnishing added support
  197. anecdote
    short account of an incident
  198. anemia
    a deficiency of red blood cells
  199. anesthetic
    a drug that causes temporary loss of bodily sensations
  200. anguish
    extreme distress of body or mind
  201. angular
    having straight lines and sharp points or corners
  202. animadversion
    harsh criticism or disapproval
  203. animated
    having life or vigor or spirit
  204. animosity
    a feeling of ill will arousing active hostility
  205. animus
    a feeling of ill will arousing active hostility
  206. annals
    a chronological account of events in successive years
  207. anneal
    bring to a desired consistency by heating and cooling
  208. annex
    attach to
  209. annihilate
    kill in large numbers
  210. annotate
    add explanatory notes to or supply with critical comments
  211. annuity
    income from capital investment paid regularly
  212. annul
    cancel officially
  213. anodyne
    capable of relieving pain
  214. anoint
    administer an oil or ointment to, often ceremonially
  215. anomalous
    deviating from the general or common order or type
  216. anomaly
    deviation from the normal or common order, form, or rule
  217. anonymity
    the state of being unknown
  218. antagonism
    an actively expressed feeling of dislike and hostility
  219. antecede
    be earlier in time; go back further
  220. antecedent
    a preceding occurrence or cause or event
  221. antediluvian
    of or relating to the period before the biblical flood
  222. anthem
    a song of devotion or loyalty
  223. anthology
    a collection of selected literary passages
  224. anthropoid
    resembling human beings
  225. anthropologist
    a social scientist specializing in the study of humanity
  226. anthropomorphic
    suggesting human features for animals or inanimate things
  227. anticlimax
    a disappointing decline after a previous rise
  228. antidote
    a remedy that stops or controls the effects of a poison
  229. antipathy
    a feeling of intense dislike
  230. antiquated
    so extremely old as seeming to belong to an earlier period
  231. antique
    made in or typical of earlier times and valued for its age
  232. antiquity
    the historic period preceding the Middle Ages in Europe
  233. antiseptic
    thoroughly clean and free of disease-causing organisms
  234. antithesis
    exact opposite
  235. antler
    deciduous horn of a member of the deer family
  236. anvil
    a heavy block on which hot metals are shaped by hammering
  237. apathy
    an absence of emotion or enthusiasm
  238. ape
    any of various primates with short tails or no tail at all
  239. aperture
    a natural opening in something
  240. apex
    the highest point of something
  241. aphasia
    inability to use language because of a brain lesion
  242. aphorism
    a short pithy instructive saying
  243. apiarist
    a farmer who keeps bees for their honey
  244. apiary
    a shed containing a number of beehives
  245. apiculture
    the cultivation of bees for the production of honey
  246. aplomb
    great coolness and composure under strain
  247. apocalyptic
    of or relating to a catastrophe
  248. apocryphal
    being of questionable authenticity
  249. apogee
    the farthest point in an orbit around the Earth
  250. apolitical
    neutral with regards to government policy
  251. apologist
    a person who argues to defend some policy or institution
  252. apoplexy
    a loss of consciousness from the lack of oxygen in the brain
  253. apostate
    not faithful to religion or party or cause
  254. apothecary
    a health professional who prepares and dispenses drugs
  255. apothegm
    a short pithy instructive saying
  256. apophthegm
    a short pithy instructive saying
  257. apotheosis
    model of excellence or perfection of a kind
  258. appall
    strike with disgust or revulsion
  259. apparent
    clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment
  260. apparition
    a ghostly appearing figure
  261. appease
    make peace with
  262. appellation
    identifying words by which someone or something is called
  263. append
    fix to; attach
  264. application
    the action of putting something into operation
  265. apposite
    being of striking appropriateness and pertinence
  266. appraise
    consider in a comprehensive way
  267. appreciate
    be fully aware of; realize fully
  268. apprehend
    anticipate with dread or anxiety
  269. apprehensive
    in fear or dread of possible evil or harm
  270. apprise
    inform somebody of something
  271. approbation
    official acceptance or agreement
  272. appropriate
    suitable for a particular person, place, or situation
  273. appurtenance
    equipment consisting of miscellaneous articles
  274. apropos
    of a suitable, fitting, or pertinent nature
  275. aptitude
    inherent ability
  276. aquiline
    curved down like an eagle's beak
  277. arable
    capable of being farmed productively
  278. arbiter
    someone chosen to judge and decide a disputed issue
  279. arbitrary
    based on or subject to individual discretion or preference
  280. arbitrate
    act between parties with a view to reconciling differences
  281. arboreal
    of or relating to or formed by trees
  282. arboretum
    a facility where trees and shrubs are cultivated
  283. arcade
    a structure composed of arches supported by columns
  284. arcane
    requiring secret or mysterious knowledge
  285. arch
    a curved masonry construction for spanning an opening
  286. archaeology
    the branch of anthropology that studies prehistoric people
  287. archaic
    so extremely old as seeming to belong to an earlier period
  288. archetype
    something that serves as a model
  289. archipelago
    a group of many islands in a large body of water
  290. archives
    collection of records especially about an institution
  291. ardor
    feelings of great warmth and intensity
  292. arduous
    characterized by effort to the point of exhaustion
  293. argot
    a characteristic language of a particular group
  294. aria
    an elaborate song for solo voice
  295. arid
    lacking sufficient water or rainfall
  296. aristocracy
    a privileged class holding hereditary titles
  297. armada
    a large fleet
  298. aromatic
    having a strong pleasant odor
  299. arraign
    accuse of a wrong or an inadequacy
  300. array
    an impressive display or assortment
  301. arrears
    the state of being behind in payments
  302. arrhythmic
    lacking a steady beat or accent
  303. arrogance
    overbearing pride evidenced by a superior manner
  304. arroyo
    a stream or brook
  305. arsenal
    all the weapons and equipment that a country has
  306. artery
    a blood vessel that carries blood from the heart to the body
  307. artful
    not straightforward or candid
  308. articulate
    express or state clearly
  309. artifact
    a man-made object
  310. artifice
    the use of deception or trickery
  311. artisan
    a skilled worker who practices some trade or handicraft
  312. artless
    simple and natural; without cunning or deceit
  313. ascendancy
    the state when one person or group has power over another
  314. ascertain
    learn or discover with confidence
  315. ascetic
    someone who practices self denial as a spiritual discipline
  316. ascribe
    attribute or credit to
  317. aseptic
    free of pathological microorganisms
  318. ashen
    pale from illness or emotion
  319. asinine
    devoid of intelligence
  320. askance
    with suspicion or disapproval
  321. askew
    turned or twisted to one side
  322. asperity
    harshness of manner
  323. aspersion
    a disparaging remark
  324. aspirant
    an ambitious young person
  325. aspire
    have an ambitious plan or a lofty goal
  326. assail
    attack someone physically or emotionally
  327. assay
    a test of a substance to determine its components
  328. assent
    agree or express agreement
  329. assert
    declare or affirm solemnly and formally as true
  330. assiduous
    marked by care and persistent effort
  331. assimilate
    make alike
  332. assuage
    provide physical relief, as from pain
  333. assumption
    the act of taking something for granted
  334. assurance
    a binding commitment to do or give or refrain from something
  335. asteroid
    a small celestial body composed of rock and metal
  336. astigmatism
    impaired eyesight common in nearsighted people
  337. astral
    being or relating to or resembling or emanating from stars
  338. astringent
    tending to draw together or constrict soft organic tissue
  339. astronomical
    relating to the branch of physics studying celestial bodies
  340. astute
    marked by practical hardheaded intelligence
  341. asunder
    into parts or pieces
  342. asylum
    a shelter from danger or hardship
  343. asymmetric
    characterized by lack of balance in the arrangement of parts
  344. atavism
    a reappearance of an earlier characteristic
  345. atheistic
    related to a lack of belief in the existence of God
  346. atone
    turn away from sin or do penitence
  347. atrocity
    an act of shocking cruelty
  348. atrophy
    a decrease in size of an organ caused by disease or disuse
  349. attentive
    taking heed
  350. attenuate
    become weaker, in strength, value, or magnitude
  351. attest
    provide evidence for
  352. attire
    clothing of a distinctive style or for a particular occasion
  353. attribute
    a quality belonging to or characteristic of an entity
  354. attrition
    the act of rubbing together
  355. atypical
    not representative of a group, class, or type
  356. audacious
    disposed to venture or take risks
  357. audit
    examine carefully for accuracy
  358. augment
    enlarge or increase
  359. augury
    an event indicating important things to come
  360. august
    profoundly honored
  361. aureole
    the outermost region of the sun's atmosphere
  362. auroral
    characteristic of the dawn
  363. auspicious
    indicating favorable circumstances and good luck
  364. austere
    of a stern or strict bearing or demeanor
  365. authenticate
    establish the undisputed credibility of something
  366. authoritarian
    characteristic of an absolute ruler or absolute rule
  367. authoritative
    of recognized power or excellence
  368. autocratic
    characteristic of an absolute ruler or absolute rule
  369. automaton
    a mechanism that can move independently of external control
  370. autonomous
    existing as an independent entity
  371. autopsy
    an examination and dissection of a dead body
  372. auxiliary
    furnishing added support
  373. avalanche
    a slide of large masses of snow, ice and mud down a mountain
  374. avant-garde
    radically new or original
  375. avarice
    reprehensible acquisitiveness; insatiable desire for wealth
  376. avenge
    take action in return for a perceived wrong
  377. aver
    declare or affirm solemnly and formally as true
  378. averse
    strongly opposed
  379. aversion
    a feeling of intense dislike
  380. avert
    turn away or aside
  381. aviary
    a building where birds are kept
  382. avid
    marked by active interest and enthusiasm
  383. avocation
    an auxiliary activity
  384. avow
    declare or affirm solemnly and formally as true
  385. avuncular
    being or relating to an uncle
  386. awe
    an overwhelming feeling of wonder or admiration
  387. awful
    exceptionally bad or displeasing
  388. awl
    a pointed tool for marking surfaces or for punching holes
  389. awry
    turned or twisted to one side
  390. axiom
    a proposition that is not susceptible of proof or disproof
  391. azure
    bright blue in color, like a clear sky
  392. babble
    utter meaningless sounds
  393. bacchanal
    a wild gathering
  394. bacchanalia
    a wild gathering
  395. bacchanalian
    used of riotously drunken merrymaking
  396. backslide
    return to a lower level, as in one's morals or standards
  397. badger
    sturdy carnivorous burrowing mammal with strong claws
  398. badinage
    frivolous banter
  399. baffle
    be a mystery or bewildering to
  400. bait
    something used to lure fish or other animals
  401. baleful
    threatening or foreshadowing evil or tragic developments
  402. balk
    refuse to proceed or comply
  403. ballast
    any heavy material used to stabilize a ship or airship
  404. balm
    preparation applied externally as a remedy or for soothing
  405. balmy
    mild and pleasant
  406. banal
    repeated too often; overfamiliar through overuse
  407. bandy
    discuss lightly
  408. bane
    something causing misery or death
  409. bank
    financial institution that accepts deposits and lends money
  410. bantering
    cleverly amusing in tone
  411. bar
    a rigid piece of metal or wood
  412. barb
    a point facing the main point making an arrowhead or spear
  413. bard
    a lyric poet
  414. barefaced
    with no effort to conceal
  415. bargain
    an agreement between parties fixing obligations of each
  416. baroque
    relating to an elaborately ornamented style of art and music
  417. barrage
    the heavy fire of artillery to saturate an area
  418. barrister
    a British lawyer who speaks in the higher courts of law
  419. barterer
    a trader who exchanges goods and not money
  420. base
    lowest support of a structure
  421. bask
    expose oneself to warmth and light, as for relaxation
  422. bastard
    the illegitimate offspring of unmarried parents
  423. bastion
    projecting part of a rampart or other fortification
  424. bate
    moderate or restrain; lessen the force of
  425. battalion
    an army unit consisting of a headquarters and companies
  426. bauble
    cheap showy jewelry or ornament
  427. bawdy
    humorously vulgar
  428. bearing
    characteristic way of holding one's body
  429. beatific
    resembling or befitting an angel or saint
  430. beatitude
    a state of supreme happiness
  431. bedizen
    decorate tastelessly
  432. bedraggle
    make wet and dirty, as from rain
  433. beeline
    the most direct route
  434. befuddle
    be confusing or perplexing to
  435. beget
    have children
  436. begrudge
    be envious of or feel annoyance toward
  437. beguile
    attract; cause to be enamored
  438. behemoth
    someone or something that is abnormally large and powerful
  439. beholden
    under a moral obligation to someone
  440. behoove
    be appropriate or necessary
  441. belabor
    beat soundly
  442. belated
    after the expected or usual time
  443. beleaguer
    annoy persistently
  444. belie
    be in contradiction with
  445. belittle
    cause to seem lesser or inferior
  446. bellicose
    having or showing a ready disposition to fight
  447. belligerent
    characteristic of an enemy or one eager to fight
  448. bemoan
    regret strongly
  449. bemused
    perplexed by many conflicting situations or statements
  450. benediction
    a blessing or ceremonial prayer invoking divine protection
  451. benefactor
    a person who helps people or institutions
  452. beneficent
    doing or producing good
  453. beneficial
    promoting or enhancing well-being
  454. beneficiary
    the recipient of funds or other advantages
  455. benefit
    something that aids or promotes well-being
  456. benevolent
    showing or motivated by sympathy and understanding
  457. benign
    kind in disposition or manner
  458. benison
    a spoken blessing
  459. bent
    stooped (used of the back and knees)
  460. bequeath
    leave or give, especially by will after one's death
  461. berate
    censure severely or angrily
  462. bereaved
    sorrowful through loss or deprivation
  463. bereavement
    state of sorrow over the death or departure of a loved one
  464. bereft
    lacking or deprived of something
  465. berserk
    frenzied as if possessed by a demon
  466. beseech
    ask for or request earnestly
  467. beset
    assail or attack on all sides
  468. besiege
    surround so as to force to give up
  469. besmirch
    smear so as to make dirty or stained
  470. bestial
    resembling an animal, especially by being vicious or cruel
  471. bestow
    give as a gift
  472. betoken
    be a signal for or a symptom of
  473. betray
    deliver to an enemy by treachery
  474. betroth
    give to in marriage
  475. bevy
    a flock of birds
  476. beware
    be on one's guard; be cautious or wary about; be alert to
  477. bewitch
    cast a spell over someone or something
  478. bicameral
    consisting of two chambers
  479. bicker
    argue over petty things
  480. bid
    propose a payment
  481. biennial
    occurring every second year
  482. bifurcated
    divided into or made up of two parts
  483. bigot
    a prejudiced person who is intolerant of differing opinions
  484. bigotry
    intolerance and prejudice
  485. bilious
    relating to a digestive juice secreted by the liver
  486. bilk
    cheat somebody out of what is due, especially money
  487. billow
    a large sea wave
  488. billowing
    characterized by great swelling waves or surges
  489. bitter
    causing a sharp and acrid taste experience
  490. bivouac
    temporary living quarters specially built by the army for soldiers
  491. bizarre
    conspicuously or grossly unconventional or unusual
  492. blackball
    vote against; refuse to endorse; refuse to assent
  493. blanch
    turn pale, as if in fear
  494. bland
    lacking taste or flavor or tang
  495. blandishment
    flattery intended to persuade
  496. blare
    make a loud noise
  497. blasphemous
    grossly irreverent toward what is held to be sacred
  498. blasphemy
    profane language
  499. blatant
    without any attempt at concealment; completely obvious
  500. bleak
    unpleasantly cold and damp
  501. blemish
    a mark or flaw that spoils the appearance of something
  502. blight
    any plant disease resulting in withering without rotting
  503. blighted
    affected by something that prevents growth or prosperity
  504. bliss
    a state of extreme happiness
  505. blithe
    carefree and happy and lighthearted
  506. bloat
    swelling of the intestinal tract of animals caused by gas
  507. blotch
    an irregularly shaped spot
  508. blight
    any plant disease resulting in withering without rotting
  509. blighted
    affected by something that prevents growth or prosperity
  510. bliss
    a state of extreme happiness
  511. blithe
    carefree and happy and lighthearted
  512. blotch
    an irregularly shaped spot
  513. blowhard
    a very boastful and talkative person
  514. bludgeon
    a club used as a weapon
  515. blue
    of the color intermediate between green and violet
  516. blues
    a state of depression
  517. bluff
    a high steep bank
  518. blunder
    an embarrassing mistake
  519. blunt
    not sharp (used of a knife or other blade)
  520. blurt
    utter impulsively
  521. blush
    become rosy or reddish
  522. bluster
    be gusty, as of wind
  523. bode
    indicate by signs
  524. bog
    wet spongy ground of decomposing vegetation
  525. bogus
    fraudulent; having a misleading appearance
  526. Bohemian
    of or relating to Bohemia or its language or people
  527. boisterous
    marked by exuberance and high spirits
  528. bolster
    support and strengthen
  529. bolt
    a screw that screws into a nut to form a fastener
  530. bombardment
    an attack by dropping explosive devices
  531. bombast
    pompous or pretentious talk or writing
  532. bombastic
    ostentatiously lofty in style
  533. bookish
    characterized by diligent study and fondness for reading
  534. boon
    something that is desirable, favorable, or beneficial
  535. boor
    a crude uncouth ill-bred person lacking refinement
  536. boorish
    ill-mannered and coarse in behavior or appearance
  537. boost
    increase
  538. botch
    make a mess of, destroy, or ruin
  539. bouillon
    a clear seasoned broth
  540. bound
    confined by bonds
  541. bountiful
    producing in abundance
  542. bourgeois
    being of the property-owning class
  543. bout
    a period of indeterminate length marked by some condition
  544. bovine
    any of various wild or domestic cattle
  545. bowdlerize
    edit by omitting or modifying parts considered indelicate
  546. brackish
    slightly salty
  547. brag
    show off
  548. braggadocio
    vain and empty boasting
  549. braggart
    a very boastful and talkative person
  550. braid
    make by interlacing
  551. brand
    a name given to a product or service
  552. brandish
    move or swing back and forth
  553. bravado
    a swaggering show of courage
  554. brave
    possessing or displaying courage
  555. brawl
    quarrel or fight noisily, angrily or disruptively
  556. brawn
    the trait of possessing muscular strength
  557. brawny
    possessing physical strength and weight; rugged and powerful
  558. brazen
    not held back by conventional ideas of behavior
  559. breach
    an opening, especially a gap in a dike or fortification
  560. breadth
    the extent of something from side to side
  561. breed
    cause to procreate (animals)
  562. brevity
    the attribute of being short or fleeting
  563. bridle
    headgear for a horse
  564. brim
    the top edge of a vessel or other container
  565. brindled
    having a gray or brown streak or a patchy coloring
  566. brink
    the edge of a steep place
  567. brisk
    quick and energetic
  568. bristle
    a stiff hair
  569. bristle
    a stiff hair
  570. brittle
    having little elasticity
  571. broach
    bring up a topic for discussion
  572. brocade
    thick expensive material with a raised pattern
  573. brochure
    a small booklet with information about a product or service
  574. broil
    cook by exposing to strong heat in a part of an oven
  575. bromide
    a trite or obvious remark
  576. brooch
    a decorative pin
  577. brood
    hang over, as of something threatening, dark, or menacing
  578. brook
    a natural stream of water smaller than a river
  579. browbeat
    discourage or frighten with threats or a domineering manner
  580. browse
    feed as in a meadow or pasture
  581. bruise
    a small injury that results in discoloration
  582. brunt
    the main part, especially of a force or shock
  583. brusque
    rudely abrupt or blunt in speech or manner
  584. buccaneer
    someone who robs at sea or plunders the land from the sea
  585. bucolic
    devoted to raising sheep or cattle
  586. buffet
    piece of furniture that stands at the side of a dining room
  587. buffoon
    a person who amuses others by ridiculous behavior
  588. buffoonery
    acting like a clown
  589. bugaboo
    an imaginary monster used to frighten children
  590. bulge
    swell or protrude outwards
  591. bulk
    the property possessed by a large mass
  592. bullion
    a mass of precious metal
  593. bully
    discourage or frighten with threats or a domineering manner
  594. bulwark
    an embankment built around a space for defensive purposes
  595. bump
    an impact (as from a collision)
  596. bungle
    make a mess of, destroy, or ruin
  597. buoyant
    tending to float on a liquid or rise in air or gas
  598. bureaucracy
    a government administered primarily by nonelective officials
  599. burgeon
    grow and flourish
  600. burlesque
    a theatrical entertainment of broad and earthy humor
  601. burly
    muscular and heavily built
  602. burnish
    polish and make shiny
  603. bust
    a sculpture of the head and shoulders of a person
  604. buttress
    a support usually of stone or brick
  605. buxom
    healthily plump and vigorous
  606. cabal
    a clique that seeks power usually through intrigue
  607. cache
    a hidden storage space
  608. cacophonous
    having an unpleasant sound
  609. cadaver
    the dead body of a human being
  610. cadaverous
    of or relating to a corpse
  611. cadence
    the accent in a metrical foot of verse
  612. cadet
    a military trainee (as at a military academy)
  613. cajole
    influence or urge by gentle urging, caressing, or flattering
  614. calamity
    an event resulting in great loss and misfortune
  615. calculated
    carefully thought out in advance
  616. caldron
    a very large pot that is used for boiling
  617. cauldron
    a very large pot that is used for boiling
  618. caliber
    diameter of a tube or gun barrel
  619. calligraphy
    beautiful handwriting
  620. callous
    emotionally hardened
  621. callow
    young and inexperienced
  622. callus
    a skin area that is thick or hard from continual pressure
  623. calorific
    of or relating to the energy in food
  624. calumny
    a false accusation of an offense
  625. camaraderie
    the quality of affording easy familiarity and sociability
  626. cameo
    engraving or carving in low relief on a stone
  627. camp
    temporary lodgings in the country for travelers
  628. canard
    a deliberately misleading fabrication
  629. candor
    the quality of being honest and straightforward
  630. canine
    a dog, wolf, jackal, or other closely related mammal
  631. canker
    an ulcerlike sore
  632. canny
    showing self-interest and shrewdness in dealing with others
  633. cant
    a slope in the turn of a road or track
  634. cantankerous
    stubbornly obstructive and unwilling to cooperate
  635. cantata
    a musical composition for voices and orchestra
  636. canter
    a smooth three-beat gait
  637. canto
    a major division of a long poem
  638. canvass
    get opinions by asking specific questions
  639. capacious
    large in the amount that can be contained
  640. capacity
    capability to perform or produce
  641. capillary
    a minute blood vessel connecting arterioles with venules
  642. capitulate
    surrender under agreed conditions
  643. caprice
    a sudden desire
  644. capricious
    determined by chance or impulse rather than by necessity
  645. capsize
    overturn accidentally
  646. caption
    brief description accompanying an illustration
  647. captious
    tending to find and call attention to faults
  648. carafe
    a bottle with a stopper
  649. carapace
    hard outer covering or case of certain organisms
  650. carat
    a unit of measurement for the proportion of gold in an alloy
  651. karat
    the unit of measurement for the proportion of gold in an alloy; 18-karat gold is 75% gold; 24-karat gold is pure gold
  652. carcinogenic
    causing or tending to cause cancer
  653. cardinal
    a vivid red color
  654. cardiologist
    a specialist in the structure and function of the heart
  655. careen
    move at high speed and in an uncontrolled way
  656. career
    the particular occupation for which you are trained
  657. carefree
    without trouble or worry
  658. caricature
    a representation of a person exaggerated for comic effect
  659. carillon
    set of bells hung in a bell tower
  660. carnage
    the savage and excessive killing of many people
  661. carnal
    of or relating to the body or flesh
  662. carnivorous
    relating to flesh-eating animals
  663. carousal
    revelry in drinking; a merry drinking party
  664. carping
    persistent petty and unjustified criticism
  665. carrion
    the dead and rotting body of an animal; unfit for human food
  666. cartographer
    a person who makes maps
  667. cascade
    a small waterfall or series of small waterfalls
  668. caste
    a hereditary social class among Hindus
  669. castigation
    verbal punishment
  670. castrate
    remove the testicles of a male animal
  671. casual
    without or seeming to be without plan or method; offhand
  672. casualty
    someone injured or killed in an accident
  673. cataclysm
    a sudden violent change in the earth's surface
  674. catalyst
    substance that initiates or accelerates a chemical reaction
  675. catapult
    an engine providing medieval artillery used during sieges
  676. cataract
    disease that involves the clouding of the lens of the eye
  677. catastrophe
    a sudden violent change in the earth's surface
  678. catcall
    a cry expressing disapproval
  679. catechism
    an elementary book summarizing the principles of a religion
  680. categorical
    relating to or included in a class or classes
  681. cater
    give what is desired or needed
  682. catharsis
    purging the body to stimulate evacuation of the bowels
  683. cathartic
    emotionally purging
  684. catholic
    comprehensive or broad-minded in tastes and interests
  685. caucus
    meet to select a candidate or promote a policy
  686. caulk
    a waterproof filler and sealant used in building and repair
  687. calk
    a metal cleat on the bottom front of a horseshoe to prevent slipping
  688. causal
    involving an entity that produces an effect
  689. caustic
    capable of destroying or eating away by chemical action
  690. cauterize
    burn, sear, or freeze using a hot iron or electric current
  691. cavalcade
    a procession of people traveling by foot, horse, or vehicles
  692. cavalier
    showing a lack of concern or seriousness
  693. cavil
    raise trivial objections
  694. cede
    give over
  695. celerity
    a rate that is rapid
  696. celestial
    relating to or inhabiting a divine heaven
  697. celibate
    abstaining from sexual intercourse
  698. cemetery
    a tract of land used for burials
  699. censor
    a person authorized to suppress unacceptable material
  700. censorious
    harshly critical or expressing censure
  701. censure
    harsh criticism or disapproval
  702. centaur
    a mythical being that is half man and half horse
  703. centigrade
    temperature scale on which water freezes at 0 degrees
  704. centrifugal
    tending to move away from the middle
  705. centrifuge
    an apparatus that separates particles from a suspension
  706. centripetal
    tending to move toward an area in the middle
  707. centurion
    leader of soldiers in ancient Rome
  708. cerebral
    of or relating to the brain
  709. cerebration
    the process of using one's mind to consider something
  710. ceremonious
    characterized by pomp and stately display
  711. certitude
    complete assurance or confidence
  712. cessation
    a stopping
  713. cession
    the act of surrendering possession or control
  714. chafe
    become or make sore by or as if by rubbing
  715. chaff
    material consisting of seed coverings and pieces of stem
  716. chaff
    material consisting of seed coverings and pieces of stem
  717. chagrin
    strong feelings of embarrassment
  718. chalice
    a bowl-shaped drinking vessel
  719. chameleon
    lizard of Africa and Madagascar able to change skin color
  720. champion
    someone who has won first place in a competition
  721. championship
    a competition at which a winner is chosen
  722. chancellor
    the person who is head of state (in several countries)
  723. chant
    a repetitive song in which syllables are assigned to a tone
  724. chaotic
    completely unordered and unpredictable and confusing
  725. chapel
    a place of worship that has its own altar
  726. chaperon
    one who accompanies and supervises a young woman or gatherings of young people
  727. chaplain
    a member of the clergy ministering to some institution
  728. char
    burn to charcoal
  729. charisma
    personal attractiveness that enables you to influence others
  730. charlatan
    a flamboyant deceiver
  731. charm
    attractiveness that interests or pleases or stimulates
  732. chary
    characterized by great caution
  733. chase
    go after with the intent to catch
  734. chasm
    a deep opening in the earth's surface
  735. chassis
    the skeleton of a motor vehicle
  736. chaste
    abstaining from unlawful sexual intercourse
  737. chasten
    censure severely
  738. chastise
    scold or criticize severely
  739. chauvinist
    a person with a prejudiced belief in his own superiority
  740. check
    examine to determine accuracy or quality
  741. checkered
    patterned with alternating squares of color
  742. chequered
    patterned with alternating squares of color
  743. cherubic
    having a sweet nature befitting an angel
  744. chicanery
    the use of tricks to deceive someone
  745. chide
    scold or reprimand severely or angrily
  746. chimerical
    like a grotesque product of the imagination
  747. chip
    a small fragment of something broken off from the whole
  748. chisel
    an edge tool with a flat steel blade with a cutting edge
  749. chivalrous
    attentive and honorable like an ideal knight
  750. choice
    the act of selecting
  751. choir
    a chorus that sings as part of a religious ceremony
  752. choleric
    characterized by anger
  753. chore
    a specific piece of work required to be done
  754. choreography
    a series of dance steps and movements for stage performances
  755. chortle
    a soft partly suppressed laugh
  756. chorus
    actors who comment on the action in a classical Greek play
  757. chronic
    long-lasting or characterized by long suffering
  758. chronicle
    a record or narrative description of past events
  759. chuckle
    a soft partly suppressed laugh
  760. churlish
    having a bad disposition; surly
  761. ciliated
    having a margin or fringe of hairlike projections
  762. cipher
    a secret method of writing
  763. circlet
    a small ring-shaped object
  764. circuit
    a journey or route all the way around a place or area
  765. circuitous
    deviating from a straight course
  766. circumlocution
    an indirect way of expressing something
  767. circumscribe
    draw a geometric figure around another figure
  768. circumspect
    careful to consider potential consequences and avoid risk
  769. circumvent
    surround so as to force to give up
  770. cistern
    a sac or cavity containing fluid
  771. citadel
    a stronghold for shelter during a battle
  772. cite
    make reference to
  773. civil
    of or occurring between or among citizens of the state
  774. clairvoyant
    someone who can perceive things not present to the senses
  775. clamber
    climb awkwardly, as if by scrambling
  776. clamor
    utter or proclaim insistently and noisily
  777. clandestine
    conducted with or marked by hidden aims or methods
  778. clangor
    a loud resonant repeating noise
  779. clap
    strike one's hands together
  780. clapper
    metal striker that hangs inside a bell and makes a sound
  781. clarion
    loud and clear
  782. clasp
    hold firmly and tightly
  783. claustrophobia
    a morbid fear of being closed in a confined space
  784. clavicle
    bone linking the scapula and sternum
  785. cleave
    separate or cut with a tool, such as a sharp instrument
  786. cleft
    a long narrow opening
  787. clemency
    leniency and compassion shown toward offenders
  788. cliche
    a trite or obvious remark
  789. clientele
    customers collectively
  790. climactic
    consisting of or causing a decisive moment
  791. clime
    the weather in some location averaged over a period of time
  792. clip
    a small fastener used to hold loose articles together
  793. clipper
    scissors for cutting hair or finger nails
  794. clique
    an exclusive circle of people with a common purpose
  795. cloister
    residence that is a place of religious seclusion
  796. clot
    a lump of material formed from the content of a liquid
  797. clout
    (boxing) a blow with the fist
  798. clown
    a person who amuses others by ridiculous behavior
  799. cloying
    overly sweet
  800. coagulate
    change from a liquid to a thickened or solid state
  801. coalesce
    fuse or cause to come together
  802. coalition
    the union of diverse things into one body or form or group
  803. coax
    influence or persuade by gentle and persistent urging
  804. coda
    the closing section of a musical composition
  805. coddle
    cook in nearly boiling water
  806. codicil
    a supplement to a will
  807. codify
    organize into a system, such as a body of law
  808. coercion
    using force to cause something to occur
  809. coeval
    of the same period
  810. cog
    tooth on the rim of gear wheel
  811. cogent
    powerfully persuasive
  812. cogitate
    consider carefully and deeply
  813. cognate
    related by blood
  814. cognitive
    relating to or involving the mental process of knowing
  815. cognizance
    the state or act of having knowledge of
  816. cohabit
    share living quarters
  817. cohere
    cause to form a united, orderly, and consistent whole
  818. cohesion
    the state of sticking together
  819. cohort
    a band of warriors
  820. coiffure
    the arrangement of the hair
  821. coin
    a flat metal piece (usually a disc) used as money
  822. coincidence
    the property of two things happening at the same time
  823. colander
    bowl-shaped strainer used to wash or drain foods
  824. collaborate
    work together on a common enterprise or project
  825. collage
    a paste-up of pieces to form an artistic image
  826. collate
    assemble in proper sequence
  827. collateral
    accompanying; following as a consequence
  828. collation
    assembling in proper numerical or logical sequence
  829. collected
    brought together in one place
  830. colloquial
    characteristic of informal spoken language or conversation
  831. colloquy
    formal conversation
  832. collusion
    secret agreement
  833. colossal
    so great in size or force or extent as to elicit awe
  834. colossus
    someone or something that is abnormally large and powerful
  835. coma
    a state of deep and often prolonged unconsciousness
  836. comatose
    in a state of deep and usually prolonged unconsciousness
  837. combustible
    capable of igniting and burning
  838. comeback
    a quick reply to a question or remark
  839. comely
    according with custom or propriety
  840. comestible
    suitable for use as food
  841. comeuppance
    a usually negative outcome or fate that is well deserved
  842. comity
    a state or atmosphere of harmony or mutual civility
  843. commandeer
    take arbitrarily or by force
  844. commemorate
    call to remembrance
  845. commemorative
    intended to honor the memory of someone or something
  846. commensurate
    corresponding in size or degree or extent
  847. commiserate
    feel or express sympathy or compassion
  848. commodious
    large and roomy
  849. commonplace
    completely ordinary and unremarkable
  850. commonwealth
    a political system in which power lies in a body of citizens
  851. communal
    for or by a group rather than individuals
  852. commune
    share or interact intimately with
  853. compact
    closely and firmly united or packed together
  854. compartment
    a partitioned section within a larger enclosed area
  855. compassion
    a deep awareness of and sympathy for another's suffering
  856. compatible
    able to exist and perform in harmonious combination
  857. compelling
    capable of arousing and holding the attention
  858. compendium
    a publication containing a variety of works
  859. compensate
    make amends for
  860. compilation
    the act of putting together
  861. compile
    get or gather together
  862. complacency
    the feeling you have when you are satisfied with yourself
  863. complaisant
    showing a cheerful willingness to do favors for others
  864. complement
    something added to embellish or make perfect
  865. complementary
    serving to fill out, enhance, or supply what is lacking
  866. compliance
    the act of submitting, usually surrendering power to another
  867. compliant
    disposed to act in accordance with someone's wishes
  868. complicity
    guilt as a confederate in a crime or offense
  869. component
    one of the individual parts making up a larger entity
  870. comport
    behave in a certain manner
  871. compost
    a mixture of decaying vegetation and manure
  872. composure
    steadiness of mind under stress
  873. compound
    a whole formed by a union of two or more elements or parts
  874. comprehend
    get the meaning of something
  875. comprehensive
    including all or everything
  876. compress
    squeeze or push together
  877. comprise
    be made of
  878. compromise
    an accommodation in which both sides make concessions
  879. compulsion
    using force to cause something to occur
  880. compulsive
    having obsessive habits or irresistible urges
  881. compulsory
    required by rule
  882. compunction
    a feeling of deep regret, usually for some misdeed
  883. compute
    make a mathematical calculation
  884. concatenate
    add by linking or joining so as to form a chain or series
  885. concave
    curving inward
  886. concede
    give over
  887. conceit
    the trait of being unduly vain
  888. concentric
    having a common center
  889. conception
    the creation of something in the mind
  890. concerted
    involving the joint activity of two or more
  891. concession
    the act of yielding
  892. conciliatory
    making or willing to make concessions
  893. concise
    expressing much in few words
  894. conclave
    a confidential or secret meeting
  895. conclusive
    forming a decisive end or resolution
  896. concoct
    make something by mixing
  897. concomitant
    following or accompanying as a consequence
  898. concord
    a harmonious state of things and of their properties
  899. concordat
    a signed written agreement between two or more parties
  900. concur
    happen simultaneously
  901. concurrent
    occurring or operating at the same time
  902. condescend
    behave in a patronizing manner
  903. condign
    fitting or appropriate and deserved
  904. condiment
    a preparation to enhance flavor or enjoyment
  905. condole
    express one's sympathy on the occasion of someone's death
  906. condone
    excuse, overlook, or make allowances for
  907. conducive
    tending to bring about; being partly responsible for
  908. conduit
    a passage through which water or electric wires can pass
  909. confidant
    someone to whom private matters are told
  910. confidante
    a woman or girl to whom secrets can be entrusted
  911. confide
    reveal in private
  912. confidence
    belief in yourself and your abilities
  913. confidential
    given in secret
  914. confine
    place limits on
  915. confiscate
    take temporary possession of a security by legal authority
  916. conflagration
    a very intense and uncontrolled fire
  917. confluence
    a place where things merge or flow together
  918. conformist
    someone who follows established standards of conduct
  919. conformity
    correspondence in form, type, or appearance
  920. confound
    be confusing or perplexing to
  921. congeal
    solidify, thicken, or come together
  922. congenial
    suitable to your needs
  923. congenital
    present at birth but not necessarily hereditary
  924. conglomerate
    collect or gather
  925. conglomeration
    a sum total of many varied things taken together
  926. congruence
    the quality of agreeing; being suitable and appropriate
  927. congruent
    corresponding in character or kind
  928. conifer
    a type of tree or shrub bearing cones
  929. conjecture
    believe especially on uncertain or tentative grounds
  930. conjugal
    relating to the relationship between a wife and husband
  931. conjure
    summon into action or bring into existence
  932. connivance
    agreement on a secret plot
  933. connoisseur
    an expert able to appreciate a field
  934. connotation
    an idea that is implied or suggested
  935. connubial
    relating to marriage or the relationship between spouses
  936. consanguineous
    related by blood
  937. consanguine
    related by blood
  938. consanguinity
    relation by blood
  939. conscientious
    characterized by extreme care and great effort
  940. conscript
    enroll into service compulsorily
  941. consecrate
    give entirely to a specific person, activity, or cause
  942. consensus
    agreement in the judgment reached by a group as a whole
  943. consequential
    having important effects or results
  944. conservatory
    a schoolhouse with special facilities for fine arts
  945. conservatoire
    a schoolhouse with special facilities for fine arts
  946. consign
    give over to another for care or safekeeping
  947. consistency
    uniformity or stability in arrangement, behavior, or quality
  948. console
    give moral or emotional strength to
  949. consolidation
    combining into a solid mass
  950. consonance
    a harmonious state of things and of their properties
  951. consonant
    a speech sound that is not a vowel
  952. consort
    keep company with
  953. conspiracy
    a plot to carry out some harmful or illegal act
  954. conspire
    act in agreement and in secret towards a deceitful purpose
  955. consternation
    sudden shock or dismay that causes confusion
  956. constituency
    the body of voters who elect a representative for their area
  957. constituent
    one of the individual parts making up a composite entity
  958. constitution
    the act of forming or establishing something
  959. constraint
    the state of being physically limited
  960. construe
    make sense of; assign a meaning to
  961. consummate
    having or revealing supreme mastery or skill
  962. contagion
    an incident in which an infectious disease is transmitted
  963. contaminate
    make impure
  964. contempt
    lack of respect accompanied by a feeling of intense dislike
  965. contend
    compete for something
  966. contention
    the act of competing as for profit or a prize
  967. contentious
    showing an inclination to disagree
  968. contest
    a struggle between rivals
  969. context
    the set of facts or circumstances that surround a situation
  970. contiguous
    having a common boundary or edge
  971. continence
    voluntary control over urinary and fecal discharge
  972. contingent
    determined by conditions or circumstances that follow
  973. contortion
    a tortuous and twisted shape or position
  974. contraband
    distributed or sold illicitly
  975. contravene
    go against, as of rules and laws
  976. contrite
    feeling or expressing pain or sorrow
  977. contrivance
    the faculty of inventive skill
  978. contrive
    make or work out a plan for; devise
  979. contrived
    showing effects of planning or manipulation
  980. controvert
    prove to be false or incorrect
  981. contumacious
    willfully obstinate; stubbornly disobedient
  982. contusion
    an injury in which the skin is not broken
  983. conundrum
    a difficult problem
  984. convene
    meet formally
  985. convention
    the act of meeting formally
  986. conventional
    following accepted customs and proprieties
  987. converge
    be adjacent or come together
  988. conversant
    well informed about or knowing thoroughly
  989. converse
    carry on a discussion
  990. convert
    change the nature, purpose, or function of something
  991. convex
    curving or bulging outward
  992. conveyance
    something that serves as a means of transportation
  993. conviction
    an unshakable belief in something without need for proof
  994. convivial
    occupied with or fond of the pleasures of good company
  995. convoke
    call together
  996. convoluted
    highly complex or intricate
  997. convulsion
    a violent uncontrollable contraction of muscles
  998. copious
    large in number or quantity
  999. coquette
    talk or behave amorously, without serious intentions
  1000. cordial
    politely warm and friendly
Created on Sun Apr 15 14:26:16 EDT 2012 (updated Sun Apr 15 14:41:22 EDT 2012)

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