Barron's GRE 1001-2000

Setu M.
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  1. cordon
    a series of sentinels or posts enclosing some place or thing
  2. cornice
    the topmost projecting part of an entablature
  3. cornucopia
    a horn filled with fruit and grain symbolizing prosperity
  4. corollary
    an inference following from the proof of another proposition
  5. coroner
    an official who investigates death not due to natural causes
  6. corporeal
    having material or physical form or substance
  7. corpulent
    excessively large
  8. corpus
    a collection of writings
  9. corpuscle
    an unattached cell such as a red or white blood cell
  10. correlate
    bear a reciprocal or mutual relation
  11. correlation
    a reciprocal connection between two or more things
  12. corroborate
    give evidence for
  13. corrode
    cause to deteriorate due to water, air, or an acid
  14. corrosive
    capable of destroying or eating away by chemical action
  15. corrugated
    shaped into alternating parallel grooves and ridges
  16. cosmic
    pertaining to or characteristic of the universe
  17. coterie
    an exclusive circle of people with a common purpose
  18. countenance
    the appearance conveyed by a person's face
  19. countermand
    cancel officially
  20. counterpart
    a person or thing having the same function as another
  21. coup
    a sudden and decisive change of government by force
  22. couple
    two items of the same kind
  23. courier
    a person who carries a message
  24. court
    an assembly to conduct judicial business
  25. covenant
    an agreement between a god and the people
  26. covert
    secret or hidden
  27. covetous
    immoderately desirous of acquiring something
  28. cow
    female of domestic cattle
  29. cower
    crouch or curl up
  30. coy
    affectedly shy especially in a playful or provocative way
  31. cozen
    be dishonest with
  32. crabbed
    annoyed and irritable
  33. craft
    the skilled practice of a practical occupation
  34. crass
    so unrefined as to be offensive or insensitive
  35. crave
    have an appetite or great desire for
  36. craven
    lacking even the rudiments of courage; abjectly fearful
  37. credence
    the mental attitude that something is believable
  38. credential
    a document attesting to the truth of certain stated facts
  39. credo
    any system of principles or beliefs
  40. credulity
    tendency to believe readily
  41. creed
    any system of principles or beliefs
  42. creep
    move slowly
  43. cremate
    reduce to ashes
  44. crescendo
    a gradual increase in loudness
  45. crest
    the top or extreme point of something
  46. crestfallen
    brought low in spirit
  47. crevice
    a long narrow opening
  48. cringe
    draw back, as with fear, pain, or embarrassment
  49. crinkle
    make wrinkles or creases on a smooth surface
  50. criterion
    the ideal in terms of which something can be judged
  51. crochet
    needlework by interlocking stitches with a hooked needle
  52. crone
    an ugly, evil-looking old woman
  53. cross
    a marking that consists of lines that intersect each other
  54. crossbreed
    the offspring of genetically dissimilar parents or stock
  55. crotchety
    having a difficult and contrary disposition
  56. crust
    a hard outer layer that covers something
  57. crux
    the most important point
  58. crypt
    a cellar or vault or underground burial chamber
  59. cryptic
    having a secret or hidden meaning
  60. cubicle
    small area set off by walls for special use
  61. cue
    a reminder for some action or speech
  62. cuisine
    the manner of preparing food or the food so prepared
  63. culinary
    of or relating to or used in cooking
  64. cull
    remove something that has been rejected
  65. culmination
    a concluding action
  66. culpable
    deserving blame or censure as being wrong or injurious
  67. culprit
    someone or something responsible for harm or wrongdoing
  68. culvert
    a transverse and enclosed drain under a road or railway
  69. cumbersome
    difficult to handle or use, especially because of size or weight
  70. cumulative
    increasing by successive addition
  71. cunning
    showing inventiveness and skill
  72. cupidity
    extreme greed for material wealth
  73. curator
    the custodian of a collection, as a museum or library
  74. curb
    the act of restraining power or action or limiting excess
  75. curfew
    an order that after a certain time activities are prohibited
  76. curmudgeon
    an irascible, cantankerous person full of stubborn ideas
  77. cursive
    handwriting in which letters are connected within words
  78. cursory
    hasty and without attention to detail; not thorough
  79. curtail
    terminate or abbreviate before its intended or proper end
  80. cynical
    believing the worst of human nature and motives
  81. cynosure
    something that provides guidance
  82. dabble
    bob under so as to feed off the bottom of a body of water
  83. dainty
    something considered choice to eat
  84. dais
    a platform raised above the surrounding level
  85. dally
    behave carelessly or indifferently
  86. damn
    something of little value
  87. dank
    unpleasantly cool and humid
  88. dapper
    marked by up-to-dateness in dress and manners
  89. dappled
    having spots or patches of color
  90. dart
    a sudden quick movement
  91. daub
    an unskillful painting
  92. daunt
    cause to lose courage
  93. dauntless
    invulnerable to fear or intimidation
  94. dawdle
    hang or fall in movement, progress, development, etc.
  95. daze
    confusion characterized by lack of clarity
  96. dazzle
    cause to lose clear vision, especially from intense light
  97. deadlock
    a situation in which no progress can be made
  98. deadpan
    deliberately impassive in manner
  99. dearth
    an insufficient quantity or number
  100. debacle
    a sudden and complete disaster
  101. debar
    prevent the occurrence of; prevent from happening
  102. debase
    make impure by adding a foreign or inferior substance
  103. debauch
    a wild gathering
  104. debilitate
    make weak
  105. debonair
    having a sophisticated charm
  106. debris
    the remains of something that has been destroyed
  107. debunk
    expose while ridiculing
  108. debut
    the act of beginning something new
  109. debutante
    a young woman making her formal entrance into society
  110. decadence
    the state of being degenerate in mental or moral qualities
  111. decant
    pour out
  112. decapitate
    cut the head off of
  113. decelerate
    lose velocity; move more slowly
  114. deciduous
    shedding foliage at the end of the growing season
  115. decimate
    kill in large numbers
  116. decipher
    convert something hidden or secretive into ordinary language
  117. declivity
    a downward slope or bend
  118. decomposition
    the organic phenomenon of rotting
  119. decorous
    characterized by propriety and dignity and good taste
  120. decorum
    propriety in manners and conduct
  121. decoy
    something used to lure fish or other animals
  122. decree
    a legally binding command or decision
  123. decrepit
    worn and broken down by hard use
  124. decrepitude
    a state of deterioration due to old age or long use
  125. decry
    express strong disapproval of
  126. deducible
    capable of being figured out by what is known
  127. deface
    mar or spoil the appearance of
  128. defalcate
    appropriate fraudulently to one's own use
  129. defamation
    an abusive attack on a person's character or good name
  130. defame
    charge falsely or with malicious intent
  131. default
    an option that is selected automatically
  132. defeatist
    someone who is resigned to an unsuccessful ending
  133. defect
    a failing or deficiency
  134. defection
    withdrawing support or help despite allegiance
  135. defer
    yield to another's wish or opinion
  136. deference
    courteous regard for people's feelings
  137. defiance
    a hostile challenge
  138. defile
    make dirty or spotty
  139. definitive
    clearly formulated
  140. deflect
    turn from a straight course or fixed direction
  141. defoliate
    deprived of leaves
  142. defray
    bear the expenses of
  143. defrock
    remove from one's position in the church
  144. deft
    skillful in physical movements; especially of the hands
  145. defunct
    no longer in force or use; inactive
  146. degenerate
    a person whose behavior deviates from what is acceptable
  147. degradation
    a change to a lower state
  148. dehydrate
    remove water from
  149. deify
    exalt to the position of a God
  150. deign
    do something that one considers to be below one's dignity
  151. delete
    cut or eliminate
  152. deleterious
    harmful to living things
  153. deliberate
    carefully thought out in advance
  154. delineate
    represented accurately or precisely
  155. delirium
    a usually brief state of excitement and mental confusion
  156. delta
    the 4th letter of the Greek alphabet
  157. delude
    be dishonest with
  158. deluge
    a heavy rain
  159. delusion
    a mistaken or unfounded opinion or idea
  160. delusive
    inappropriate to reality or facts
  161. delve
    turn up, loosen, or remove earth
  162. demagogue
    a leader who seeks support by appealing to popular passions
  163. demean
    reduce in worth or character, usually verbally
  164. demeanor
    the way a person behaves toward other people
  165. demented
    affected with madness or insanity
  166. demerit
    a quality or feature deserving censure
  167. demise
    the time when something ends
  168. demographic
    a statistic characterizing human populations
  169. demolition
    the act of destroying completely
  170. demoniac
    someone who acts as if possessed by a demon
  171. demotic
    of or for the common people
  172. demur
    politely refuse or take exception to
  173. demure
    shy or modest, often in a playful or provocative way
  174. denigrate
    attack the good name and reputation of someone
  175. denizen
    a plant or animal naturalized in a region
  176. denomination
    identifying word by which someone or something is called
  177. denotation
    the most direct or specific meaning of a word or expression
  178. denouement
    the outcome of a complex sequence of events
  179. denounce
    speak out against
  180. depict
    give a description of
  181. deplete
    use up, as resources or materials
  182. deplore
    express strong disapproval of
  183. deploy
    place troops or weapons in battle formation
  184. deport
    expel from a country
  185. depose
    force to leave an office
  186. deposition
    the act of putting something somewhere
  187. depravity
    moral perversion; impairment of virtue and moral principles
  188. deprecate
    express strong disapproval of; deplore
  189. depreciate
    decline in value
  190. depredation
    an act of plundering and pillaging and marauding
  191. deputize
    appoint as a substitute
  192. deranged
    driven insane
  193. derelict
    a person without a home, job, or property
  194. dereliction
    willful negligence
  195. deride
    treat or speak of with contempt
  196. derision
    the act of treating with contempt
  197. derivation
    the source or origin from which something comes
  198. derivative
    a compound obtained from another compound
  199. dermatologist
    a doctor who specializes in the physiology of the skin
  200. derogatory
    expressive of low opinion
  201. descry
    catch sight of
  202. desecrate
    violate the sacred character of a place or language
  203. deserts
    an outcome (good or bad) that is well merited
  204. desiccate
    lacking vitality or spirit; lifeless
  205. desolate
    providing no shelter or sustenance
  206. desperado
    a bold outlaw
  207. desperate
    a person who is frightened and in need of help
  208. despicable
    morally reprehensible
  209. despise
    look down on with disdain or disgust
  210. despoil
    plunder or steal goods
  211. despondent
    without or almost without hope
  212. despot
    a cruel and oppressive dictator
  213. despotism
    dominance through threat of punishment and violence
  214. destitute
    poor enough to need help from others
  215. desultory
    marked by lack of definite plan, purpose, or enthusiasm
  216. detached
    no longer connected or joined
  217. detain
    cause to be slowed down or delayed
  218. determinate
    supplying or being a final or conclusive settlement
  219. determination
    the act of finding out the properties of something
  220. deterrent
    something immaterial that interferes with action or progress
  221. detonation
    the act of setting off an explosive
  222. detraction
    a petty disparagement
  223. detrimental
    causing harm or injury
  224. deviate
    turn aside; turn away from
  225. devious
    turning away from a straight course
  226. devise
    arrange by systematic planning and united effort
  227. devoid
    completely wanting or lacking
  228. devolve
    pass on or delegate to another
  229. devotee
    an ardent follower and admirer
  230. devout
    deeply religious
  231. dexterous
    skillful in physical movements; especially of the hands
  232. diabolical
    showing cunning or ingenuity or wickedness
  233. diadem
    an ornamental jeweled headdress signifying sovereignty
  234. dialectic
    a contradiction of ideas that determines their interaction
  235. dialectical
    relating to reasoning by the exchange of logical arguments
  236. diaphanous
    so thin as to transmit light
  237. diatribe
    thunderous verbal attack
  238. dichotomy
    a classification into two opposed parts or subclasses
  239. dictum
    an authoritative declaration
  240. didactic
    instructive, especially excessively
  241. die
    lose all bodily functions necessary to sustain life
  242. diffidence
    lack of self-assurance
  243. diffuse
    spread out; not concentrated in one place
  244. diffusion
    the act of dispersing something
  245. dignitary
    an important or influential person
  246. digression
    a message that departs from the main subject
  247. dilapidated
    in a state of decay, ruin, or deterioration
  248. dilate
    become wider
  249. dilatory
    wasting time
  250. dilemma
    state of uncertainty in a choice between unfavorable options
  251. dilettante
    an amateur engaging in an activity without serious intention
  252. diligence
    conscientiousness in paying proper attention to a task
  253. dilute
    lessen the strength or flavor of a solution or mixture
  254. diminution
    change toward something smaller or lower
  255. din
    a loud, harsh, or strident noise
  256. dinghy
    a small boat of shallow draft
  257. dingy
    thickly covered with ingrained dirt or soot
  258. dint
    force or effort
  259. diorama
    a three-dimensional representation of a scene
  260. dire
    fraught with extreme danger; nearly hopeless
  261. dirge
    a song or hymn of mourning as a memorial to a dead person
  262. disabuse
    free somebody from an erroneous belief
  263. disaffected
    discontented as toward authority
  264. disapprobation
    an expression of strong disapproval
  265. disarray
    untidiness, especially of clothing and appearance
  266. disavowal
    denial of any connection with or knowledge of
  267. disband
    cause to break up or cease to function
  268. disbar
    expel from the practice of law by official action
  269. disburse
    expend, as from a fund
  270. discernible
    perceptible by the senses or intellect
  271. discerning
    having or revealing keen insight and good judgment
  272. disclaim
    make a disavowal about
  273. disclose
    expose to view as by removing a cover
  274. discombobulated
    having self-possession upset; thrown into confusion
  275. discomfit
    cause to lose one's composure
  276. discompose
    cause to lose one's composure
  277. disconcert
    cause to lose one's composure
  278. disconsolate
    sad beyond comforting; incapable of being soothed
  279. discord
    lack of agreement or harmony
  280. discordant
    not in agreement or harmony
  281. discount
    an amount or percentage deducted
  282. discourse
    an extended communication dealing with some particular topic
  283. discredit
    the state of being held in low esteem
  284. discrepancy
    a difference between conflicting facts or claims or opinions
  285. discrete
    constituting a separate entity or part
  286. discretion
    power of making choices unconstrained by external agencies
  287. discriminate
    marked by the ability to see or make fine distinctions
  288. discriminating
    showing or indicating careful judgment and discernment
  289. discrimination
    unfair treatment of a person or group based on prejudice
  290. discursive
    tending to cover a wide range of subjects
  291. disdain
    lack of respect accompanied by a feeling of intense dislike
  292. disembark
    exit from a ship, vehicle, or aircraft
  293. disenfranchise
    deprive of voting rights
  294. disengage
    release from something that holds fast or entangles
  295. disfigure
    mar or spoil the appearance of
  296. disgorge
    eject the contents of the stomach through the mouth
  297. disgruntle
    put into a bad mood or into bad humour
  298. dishearten
    take away the enthusiasm of
  299. disheveled
    in disarray; extremely disorderly
  300. dishonor
    a state of shame or disgrace
  301. disinclination
    a certain degree of unwillingness
  302. disingenuous
    not straightforward or candid
  303. disinter
    dig up for reburial or for medical investigation
  304. disinterested
    unaffected by concern for one's own welfare
  305. disjointed
    taken apart at the points of connection
  306. disjunction
    state of being disconnected
  307. dislodge
    remove or force from a position previously occupied
  308. dismantle
    take off or remove
  309. dismember
    separate the limbs from the body
  310. dismiss
    stop associating with
  311. disparage
    express a negative opinion of
  312. disparate
    fundamentally different or distinct in quality or kind
  313. disparity
    inequality or difference in some respect
  314. dispassionate
    unaffected by strong emotion or prejudice
  315. dispatch
    the act of sending off something
  316. dispel
    cause to separate and go in different directions
  317. dispense
    administer or bestow, as in small portions
  318. disperse
    move away from each other
  319. dispirited
    showing no enthusiasm
  320. disport
    occupy in an agreeable, entertaining or pleasant fashion
  321. disproportion
    imbalance among the parts of something
  322. disputatious
    showing an inclination to disagree
  323. disquietude
    feelings of anxiety that make you tense and irritable
  324. disquisition
    an elaborate analytical or explanatory essay or discussion
  325. dissection
    the act of cutting so as to separate into pieces
  326. dissemble
    behave unnaturally or affectedly
  327. disseminate
    cause to become widely known
  328. dissension
    disagreement among those expected to cooperate
  329. dissent
    a difference of opinion
  330. dissertation
    a treatise advancing a point of view resulting from research
  331. dissident
    a person who objects to some established policy
  332. dissimulate
    hide feelings from other people
  333. dissipate
    cause to separate and go in different directions
  334. dissolution
    separation into component parts
  335. dissonance
    disagreeable sounds
  336. dissuade
    turn away from by persuasion
  337. distant
    separated in space or coming from far away
  338. distend
    cause to expand as if by internal pressure
  339. distill
    undergo condensation
  340. distinct
    constituting a separate entity or part
  341. distinction
    a discrimination between things as different
  342. distinctive
    of a feature that helps to identify a person or thing
  343. distort
    twist and press out of shape
  344. distortion
    a shape resulting from being deformed
  345. distract
    draw someone's attention away from something
  346. distrait
    having the attention diverted especially because of anxiety
  347. distraught
    deeply agitated especially from emotion
  348. diurnal
    having a daily cycle or occurring every day
  349. diva
    a distinguished female operatic singer
  350. diverge
    move or draw apart
  351. divergent
    tending to move apart in different directions
  352. diverse
    distinctly dissimilar or unlike
  353. diversion
    a turning aside
  354. diversity
    noticeable variety
  355. divest
    take away possessions from someone
  356. divine
    a clergyman or other person in religious orders
  357. divulge
    make known to the public information previously kept secret
  358. docile
    easily handled or managed
  359. docket
    a temporally organized plan for matters to be attended to
  360. doctrinaire
    a stubborn person of arbitrary or arrogant opinions
  361. doctrine
    a belief accepted as authoritative by some group or school
  362. document
    a representation of a person's thinking with symbolic marks
  363. doddering
    mentally or physically infirm with age
  364. doff
    remove
  365. dogged
    stubbornly unyielding
  366. doggerel
    a comic verse of irregular measure
  367. dogmatic
    pertaining to a code of beliefs accepted as authoritative
  368. doldrums
    a state of inactivity
  369. dolorous
    showing sorrow
  370. dolt
    a person who is not very bright
  371. domicile
    housing that someone is living in
  372. dominant
    most frequent or common
  373. dominate
    be in control
  374. domineer
    rule or exercise power over in a cruel and autocratic manner
  375. don
    a teacher or tutor, especially at Cambridge or Oxford
  376. doom
    an unpleasant or disastrous destiny
  377. dormant
    inactive but capable of becoming active
  378. dormer
    a gabled extension built out from a sloping roof
  379. dorsal
    on or near the back of an animal or organ
  380. dossier
    papers containing detailed information about a person
  381. dotage
    mental infirmity as a consequence of old age
  382. dote
    shower with love; show excessive affection for
  383. dour
    showing a brooding ill humor
  384. douse
    wet thoroughly
  385. dowdy
    lacking in stylishness or taste
  386. downcast
    filled with melancholy and despondency
  387. dowry
    money brought by a woman to her husband at marriage
  388. dowse
    use a divining rod in search of underground water or metal
  389. doze
    a light fitful sleep
  390. drab
    a dull greyish to yellowish or light olive brown
  391. Draconian
    imposing a harsh code of laws
  392. draft
    a current of air
  393. drama
    a work intended for performance by actors on a stage
  394. drastic
    forceful and extreme and rigorous
  395. draught
    a serving of drink (usually alcoholic) drawn from a keg
  396. draw
    cause to move by pulling
  397. dregs
    sediment that has settled at the bottom of a liquid
  398. dribble
    flowing in drops
  399. drip
    flowing in drops
  400. drivel
    saliva spilling from the mouth
  401. droll
    comical in an odd or whimsical manner
  402. drone
    make a monotonous low dull sound
  403. droop
    sink or settle from pressure or loss of tautness
  404. dross
    worthless or dangerous material that should be removed
  405. drudge
    a laborer who is obliged to do menial work
  406. drudgery
    hard, monotonous, routine work
  407. dubious
    fraught with uncertainty or doubt
  408. ductile
    capable of being shaped or bent or drawn out
  409. ductility
    capacity to be drawn into threads or hammered into sheets
  410. dulcet
    pleasing to the ear
  411. dull
    so lacking in interest as to cause mental weariness
  412. dumbfound
    be a mystery or bewildering to
  413. dummy
    a figure representing the human form
  414. dupe
    fool or hoax
  415. duplicity
    the act of deceiving or acting in bad faith
  416. duration
    the period of time during which something continues
  417. duress
    compulsory force or threat
  418. dutiful
    willingly obedient out of a sense of respect
  419. dwindle
    become smaller or lose substance
  420. dynamic
    characterized by action or forcefulness of personality
  421. dynamo
    a coil that rotates between the poles of an electromagnet
  422. dysentery
    an infection of the intestines marked by severe diarrhea
  423. dyslexia
    impaired ability to learn to read
  424. dyspeptic
    suffering from indigestion
  425. earmark
    give or assign a resource to a particular person or cause
  426. earn
    acquire or deserve by one's efforts or actions
  427. earthly
    of or belonging to or characteristic of this world
  428. earthy
    of or consisting of or resembling the soil
  429. ebb
    the outward flow of the tide
  430. ebullient
    joyously unrestrained
  431. eccentric
    conspicuously or grossly unconventional or unusual
  432. eccentricity
    strange and unconventional behavior
  433. ecclesiastic
    of or associated with a church
  434. eclectic
    selecting what seems best of various styles or ideas
  435. eclipse
    the phenomenon when one celestial body obscures another
  436. ecliptic
    the great circle representing the annual path of the sun
  437. ecologist
    a biologist who studies organisms and their environment
  438. economy
    the system of production and distribution and consumption
  439. ecosystem
    organisms interacting with their physical environment
  440. ecstasy
    a state of elated bliss
  441. eddy
    a miniature whirlpool or whirlwind
  442. edict
    a formal or authoritative proclamation
  443. edifice
    a structure that has a roof and walls
  444. edify
    make understand
  445. eerie
    suggestive of the supernatural; mysterious
  446. efface
    remove by or as if by rubbing or erasing
  447. effective
    producing or capable of producing an intended result
  448. effectual
    producing or capable of producing an intended result
  449. effectuate
    bring about or cause to happen
  450. effeminate
    lacking traits typically associated with men or masculinity
  451. effervescence
    the process of bubbling as gas escapes
  452. effete
    excessively self-indulgent, affected, or decadent
  453. efficacy
    capacity or power to produce a desired result
  454. effigy
    a representation of a person
  455. effluvium
    a foul-smelling outflow or vapor
  456. effrontery
    audacious behavior that you have no right to
  457. effulgent
    radiating or as if radiating light
  458. effusion
    an unrestrained expression of emotion
  459. ego
    an inflated feeling of pride in your superiority to others
  460. egoism
    concern for your own interests and welfare
  461. egotism
    an exaggerated opinion of your own importance
  462. egotistical
    having an inflated idea of one's own importance
  463. egregious
    conspicuously and outrageously bad or reprehensible
  464. egress
    the act or means of going out
  465. ejaculation
    the discharge of semen in males
  466. elaborate
    marked by complexity and richness of detail
  467. elaboration
    developing in intricate and painstaking detail
  468. elastic
    capable of resuming shape after stretching or compression
  469. elated
    exultantly proud and joyful; in high spirits
  470. elegy
    a mournful poem; a lament for the dead
  471. elevation
    distance of something above a reference point
  472. elicit
    call forth, as an emotion, feeling, or response
  473. elixir
    a substance believed to cure all ills
  474. ellipsis
    a mark indicating that words have been omitted
  475. elliptical
    rounded like an egg
  476. elope
    run away secretly with one's beloved
  477. eloquence
    powerful and effective language
  478. elucidate
    make clear and comprehensible
  479. elusive
    skillful at evading capture
  480. elysian
    relating to the abode of the blessed after death
  481. Elysium
    a place or condition of ideal happiness
  482. emaciated
    very thin, especially from disease or hunger or cold
  483. emanate
    give out, as breath or an odor
  484. emancipate
    free from slavery or servitude
  485. emasculate
    deprive of strength or vigor
  486. embargo
    a government order imposing a trade barrier
  487. embark
    go on board
  488. embed
    fix or set securely or deeply
  489. imbed
    fix or set securely or deeply
  490. embellish
    make more attractive, as by adding ornament or color
  491. embezzlement
    the fraudulent appropriation of funds or property
  492. embitter
    cause to be resentful
  493. emblazon
    decorate with heraldic arms
  494. embody
    represent in physical form
  495. emboss
    raise in a relief
  496. embrace
    squeeze tightly in your arms, usually with fondness
  497. embroider
    decorate with needlework
  498. embroil
    force into some kind of situation or course of action
  499. embryonic
    of an organism prior to birth or hatching
  500. emend
    make corrections to
  501. emetic
    a medicine that induces nausea and vomiting
  502. eminent
    standing above others in quality or position
  503. emissary
    someone sent to represent another's interests
  504. emollient
    a substance with a soothing effect when applied to the skin
  505. emolument
    compensation received by virtue of holding an office
  506. empathy
    understanding and entering into another's feelings
  507. empirical
    derived from experiment and observation rather than theory
  508. emulate
    strive to equal or match, especially by imitating
  509. enact
    order by virtue of superior authority; decree
  510. enamored
    marked by foolish or unreasoning fondness
  511. encipher
    convert ordinary language into code
  512. encircle
    surround or form a ring around
  513. enclave
    an enclosed territory that is culturally distinct
  514. encomiastic
    formally expressing praise
  515. encompass
    include in scope
  516. encroachment
    any entry into an area not previously occupied
  517. encumber
    hold back, impede, or weigh down
  518. endear
    make attractive or lovable
  519. endearment
    the act of showing affection
  520. endemic
    native to or confined to a certain region
  521. endorse
    approve of
  522. endue
    give qualities or abilities to
  523. enduring
    unceasing
  524. energize
    cause to be alert and active
  525. enervate
    weaken physically, mentally, or morally
  526. enfranchise
    grant freedom to, as from slavery or servitude
  527. engage
    consume all of one's attention or time
  528. engaged
    having one's attention or mind or energy consumed
  529. engaging
    attracting or delighting
  530. engender
    call forth
  531. engross
    devote fully to
  532. engulf
    flow over or cover completely
  533. enhance
    increase
  534. enigma
    something that baffles understanding and cannot be explained
  535. enjoin
    give instructions to or direct somebody to do something
  536. enlist
    join the military
  537. enliven
    make more excited or spirited
  538. enmity
    a state of deep-seated ill-will
  539. ennui
    the feeling of being bored by something tedious
  540. enormity
    the quality of extreme wickedness
  541. enrapture
    hold spellbound
  542. ensconce
    fix firmly
  543. ensue
    take place or happen afterward or as a result
  544. entail
    have as a logical consequence
  545. enterprise
    a purposeful or industrious undertaking
  546. enterprising
    marked by initiative and readiness to undertake new projects
  547. enthrall
    hold spellbound
  548. entice
    provoke someone to do something through persuasion
  549. entity
    that which is perceived to have its own distinct existence
  550. entomology
    the branch of zoology that studies insects
  551. entourage
    the group following and attending to some important person
  552. entrance
    something that provides access to get in
  553. entreat
    ask for or request earnestly
  554. entree
    the principal dish of a meal
  555. entrepreneur
    someone who organizes a business venture
  556. enumerate
    specify individually
  557. enunciate
    express or state clearly
  558. environ
    extend on all sides of simultaneously; encircle
  559. eon
    the longest unit of geological time
  560. aeon
    the longest division of geological time
  561. epaulet
    an ornamental cloth pad worn on the shoulder
  562. epaulette
    an ornamental cloth pad worn on the shoulder
  563. ephemeral
    anything short-lived, as an insect that lives only for a day
  564. epic
    a long narrative poem telling of a hero's deeds
  565. epicure
    a person who takes great pleasure in fine food and drink
  566. epicurean
    devoted to pleasure
  567. epigram
    a witty saying
  568. epilogue
    a short speech by an actor at the end of a play
  569. episodic
    divided into or composed of distinct scenes or events
  570. epistemologist
    a specialist in the philosophical theory of knowledge
  571. epitaph
    an inscription in memory of a buried person
  572. epithet
    descriptive word or phrase
  573. epitome
    a standard or typical example
  574. epoch
    a period marked by distinctive character
  575. equable
    not varying
  576. equanimity
    steadiness of mind under stress
  577. equestrian
    of or relating to or featuring horseback riding
  578. equilibrium
    a stable situation in which forces cancel one another
  579. equine
    relating to or resembling a horse
  580. equinox
    when the sun crosses the plane of the earth's equator
  581. equipoise
    equality of distribution
  582. equitable
    fair to all parties as dictated by reason and conscience
  583. equity
    the quality of being fair, reasonable, or impartial
  584. equivocal
    open to two or more interpretations
  585. equivocate
    be deliberately ambiguous or unclear
  586. erode
    remove soil or rock
  587. erotic
    giving sexual pleasure; sexually arousing
  588. errant
    straying from the right course or from accepted standards
  589. erratic
    liable to sudden unpredictable change
  590. erroneous
    containing or characterized by mistakes
  591. erudite
    having or showing profound knowledge
  592. escapade
    any carefree episode
  593. eschew
    avoid and stay away from deliberately
  594. esoteric
    understandable only by an enlightened inner circle
  595. espionage
    the systematic use of spies to obtain secrets
  596. espouse
    choose and follow a theory, idea, policy, etc.
  597. esteem
    the condition of being honored
  598. estimable
    deserving of respect or high regard
  599. estranged
    caused to be unloved
  600. ethereal
    characterized by lightness and insubstantiality
  601. ethnic
    distinctive of the ways of living of a group of people
  602. ethnology
    branch of anthropology dealing with divisions of humankind
  603. ethos
    the distinctive spirit of a culture or an era
  604. etymology
    a history of a word
  605. eugenic
    causing improvement in the offspring produced
  606. eulogistic
    formally expressing praise
  607. eulogy
    a formal expression of praise for someone who has died
  608. euphemism
    an inoffensive expression substituted for an offensive one
  609. euphony
    any pleasing and harmonious sounds
  610. euphoria
    a feeling of great elation
  611. euthanasia
    the act of killing someone painlessly
  612. evanescent
    short-lived; tending to vanish or disappear
  613. evasive
    avoiding or escaping from difficulty or danger
  614. evenhanded
    without partiality
  615. eventual
    expected to follow in the indefinite future
  616. evince
    give expression to
  617. evocative
    serving to bring to mind
  618. evoke
    call forth, as an emotion, feeling, or response
  619. ewe
    female sheep
  620. exacerbate
    make worse
  621. exact
    marked by strict and complete accordance with fact
  622. exacting
    severe and unremitting in making demands
  623. exalt
    praise, glorify, or honor
  624. exasperate
    make furious
  625. except
    prevent from being included or considered or accepted
  626. exceptionable
    likely to cause objection or disapproval
  627. excerpt
    a passage selected from a larger work
  628. exchequer
    the funds of a government or institution or individual
  629. excise
    remove by cutting
  630. exclaim
    utter aloud, often with surprise, horror, or joy
  631. excoriate
    express strong disapproval of
  632. exculpate
    pronounce not guilty of criminal charges
  633. execrable
    unequivocally detestable
  634. execrate
    curse or declare to be evil or anathema
  635. execute
    put in effect
  636. executioner
    an official who inflicts capital punishment
  637. executive
    a person responsible for the administration of a business
  638. executor
    a person appointed to carry out the terms of the will
  639. exegesis
    an explanation or critical interpretation
  640. exemplary
    worthy of imitation
  641. exemplify
    be characteristic of
  642. exempt
    freed from or not subject to an obligation or liability
  643. exertion
    use of physical or mental energy; hard work
  644. exhale
    expel air
  645. exhilarating
    making lively and joyful
  646. exhort
    spur on or encourage especially by cheers and shouts
  647. exhume
    dig up for reburial or for medical investigation
  648. exigency
    a pressing or urgent situation
  649. exiguous
    extremely scanty
  650. existential
    relating to or dealing with the state of being
  651. exodus
    a journey by a large group to escape from a hostile environment
  652. exonerate
    pronounce not guilty of criminal charges
  653. exorbitant
    greatly exceeding bounds of reason or moderation
  654. exorcise
    expel through adjuration or prayers
  655. exotic
    characteristic of another place or part of the world
  656. expansive
    able or tending to extend in one or more directions
  657. expatiate
    add details to clarify an idea
  658. expatriate
    a person who is voluntarily absent from home or country
  659. expedient
    appropriate to a purpose
  660. expedite
    process fast and efficiently
  661. expeditious
    marked by speed and efficiency
  662. expenditure
    the act of spending money for goods or services
  663. expertise
    skillfulness by virtue of possessing special knowledge
  664. expiate
    make amends for
  665. expletive
    profane or obscene expression usually of surprise or anger
  666. explicate
    elaborate, as of theories and hypotheses
  667. explicit
    precisely and clearly expressed or readily observable
  668. exploit
    use or manipulate to one's advantage
  669. expose
    make visible or apparent
  670. expository
    serving to expound or set forth
  671. expostulation
    an exclamation of protest, opposition, or criticism
  672. exposure
    the state of being exposed to harm
  673. expound
    add details to clarify an idea
  674. expropriate
    deprive of possessions
  675. expunge
    remove by erasing or crossing out or as if by drawing a line
  676. expurgate
    edit by omitting or modifying parts considered indelicate
  677. exquisite
    delicately beautiful
  678. extant
    still in existence; not extinct or destroyed or lost
  679. extemporaneous
    with little or no preparation or forethought
  680. extenuate
    lessen or to try to lessen the seriousness or degree of
  681. extirpate
    destroy completely, as if down to the roots
  682. extol
    praise, glorify, or honor
  683. extort
    obtain by coercion or intimidation
  684. extradition
    surrender of an accused by one state or country to another
  685. extraneous
    not belonging to that in which it is contained
  686. extrapolation
    an inference about the future based on known facts
  687. extricate
    release from entanglement or difficulty
  688. extrinsic
    not forming an essential part of a thing
  689. extrovert
    a person directed toward others as opposed to the self
  690. extrude
    form or shape by forcing through an opening
  691. exuberance
    joyful enthusiasm
  692. exude
    release in drops or small quantities
  693. exult
    feel extreme happiness or elation
  694. fabricate
    put together out of artificial or natural components
  695. facade
    the front of a building
  696. facet
    a distinct feature or element in a problem
  697. facetious
    cleverly amusing in tone
  698. facile
    arrived at without due care or effort; lacking depth
  699. facilitate
    make easier
  700. facsimile
    an exact copy or reproduction
  701. faction
    a dissenting clique
  702. factious
    dissenting with the majority opinion
  703. factitious
    not produced by natural forces; artificial or fake
  704. factotum
    a servant employed to do a variety of jobs
  705. faculty
    an inherent cognitive or perceptual power of the mind
  706. fake
    something that is a counterfeit; not what it seems to be
  707. fallacious
    containing or based on incorrect reasoning
  708. fallible
    wanting in moral strength, courage, or will
  709. fallow
    left unplowed and unseeded during a growing season
  710. falsify
    make false by mutilation or addition
  711. falter
    move hesitatingly, as if about to give way
  712. fanaticism
    excessive intolerance of opposing views
  713. fancied
    formed or conceived by the imagination
  714. fancier
    a person having a strong liking for something
  715. fanciful
    indulging in or influenced by the imagination
  716. fancy
    not plain; decorative or ornamented
  717. fanfare
    a short lively tune played on brass instruments
  718. fantastic
    extravagantly fanciful in design, construction, appearance
  719. farce
    a comedy characterized by broad satire
  720. farfetched
    highly imaginative but unlikely
  721. fashion
    the latest and most admired style in clothes or behavior
  722. fastidious
    giving careful attention to detail
  723. fatalism
    a doctrine that all events are predetermined in advance
  724. fathom
    a linear unit of measurement for water depth
  725. fatuous
    devoid of intelligence
  726. fauna
    all the animal life in a particular region or period
  727. favoritism
    an inclination to privilege some person or group
  728. fawning
    attempting to win favor by flattery
  729. faze
    disturb the composure of
  730. feasible
    capable of being done with means at hand
  731. feature
    a prominent attribute or aspect of something
  732. febrile
    of or relating to or characterized by fever
  733. feckless
    generally incompetent and ineffectual
  734. fecundity
    the state of being fertile or capable of producing offspring
  735. feebleminded
    deficient in intellectual development
  736. feign
    make believe with the intent to deceive
  737. feint
    any distracting or deceptive maneuver
  738. felicitous
    exhibiting an agreeably appropriate manner or style
  739. felicity
    pleasing and appropriate manner or style
  740. feline
    of or relating to cats
  741. fell
    cause to go down by or as if by delivering a blow
  742. felon
    someone who has been legally convicted of a crime
  743. feral
    wild and menacing
  744. ferment
    cause to undergo the breakdown of sugar into alcohol
  745. fermentation
    breaking down an organic substance, as sugar into alcohol
  746. ferocious
    marked by extreme and violent energy
  747. ferret
    a small domesticated mammal with a flexible, elongated body
  748. fertile
    capable of reproducing
  749. fervent
    characterized by intense emotion
  750. fervid
    characterized by intense emotion
  751. fervor
    feelings of great warmth and intensity
  752. fester
    generate pus
  753. festive
    offering fun and gaiety
  754. fete
    an elaborate party, often outdoors
  755. fetid
    offensively malodorous
  756. fetish
    sexual desire in which gratification depends on some object
  757. fetter
    a shackle for the ankles or feet
  758. feud
    a bitter quarrel between two parties
  759. fiasco
    a complete failure or collapse
  760. fiat
    a legally binding command or decision
  761. fickle
    liable to sudden unpredictable change
  762. fictitious
    formed or conceived by the imagination
  763. fidelity
    the quality of being faithful
  764. fiend
    an evil supernatural being
  765. figment
    a contrived or fantastic idea
  766. figurative
    not literal
  767. figure
    alternate name for the body of a human being
  768. figurine
    a small carved or molded figure
  769. filch
    make off with belongings of others
  770. filial
    designating the generation following the parental generation
  771. filibuster
    a tactic for delaying legislation by making long speeches
  772. filigree
    delicate and intricate ornamentation
  773. filing
    the entering of a legal document into the public record
  774. filth
    any substance considered disgustingly foul or unpleasant
  775. finale
    the closing section of a musical composition
  776. finery
    elaborate or showy attire and accessories
  777. finesse
    subtly skillful handling of a situation
  778. finicky
    fussy, especially about details
  779. finish
    come or bring to an end
  780. finished
    ended or brought to an end
  781. finite
    bounded in magnitude or spatial or temporal extent
  782. firebrand
    a piece of wood that has been burned or is burning
  783. fissure
    a long narrow depression in a surface
  784. fit
    meeting adequate standards for a purpose
  785. fitful
    occurring in spells and often abruptly
  786. flaccid
    drooping without elasticity
  787. flag
    a rectangular piece of cloth of distinctive design
  788. flagrant
    conspicuously and outrageously bad or reprehensible
  789. flail
    an implement with a handle and a free swinging stick
  790. flair
    a natural talent
  791. flamboyant
    tending to attract attention; marked by ostentatious display
  792. flashy
    tastelessly showy
  793. flaunt
    display proudly
  794. flay
    strip the skin off
  795. fleck
    a small contrasting part of something
  796. fledgling
    young bird that has just become capable of flying
  797. fleece
    the outer coat of an animal, especially sheep and yaks
  798. fleet
    group of aircraft operating under the same ownership
  799. flick
    throw or toss with a quick motion
  800. flicker
    flash intermittently
  801. flighty
    guided by whim and fancy
  802. flinch
    draw back, as with fear or pain
  803. flip
    turn upside down, or throw so as to reverse
  804. flippancy
    inappropriate levity
  805. flippant
    showing an inappropriate lack of seriousness
  806. flirt
    talk or behave amorously, without serious intentions
  807. flit
    move along rapidly and lightly; skim or dart
  808. floe
    a flat mass of ice drifting at sea
  809. flora
    all the plant life in a particular region or period
  810. florescence
    the time and process of budding and unfolding of blossoms
  811. florid
    elaborately or excessively ornamented
  812. flotsam
    the floating wreckage of a ship
  813. flounder
    move clumsily or struggle to move, as in mud or water
  814. flourish
    grow vigorously
  815. flout
    treat with contemptuous disregard
  816. flowery
    of or relating to or suggestive of blossoms
  817. fluctuate
    move or sway in a rising and falling or wavelike pattern
  818. fluctuation
    an instance of change
  819. fluency
    powerful and effective language
  820. fluke
    a stroke of luck
  821. flush
    rinse, clean, or empty with a liquid
  822. fluster
    cause to be nervous or upset
  823. flute
    a high-pitched woodwind instrument
  824. flutter
    flap the wings rapidly or fly with flapping movements
  825. flux
    a state of constant change
  826. fodder
    coarse food composed of plants or leaves and stalks
  827. foible
    a minor weakness or peculiarity in someone's character
  828. foil
    hinder or prevent, as an effort, plan, or desire
  829. foist
    force onto another
  830. foliage
    the collective amount of leaves of one or more plants
  831. foment
    try to stir up
  832. foolhardy
    marked by defiant disregard for danger or consequences
  833. foppish
    overly concerned with extreme elegance in dress and manner
  834. foray
    a sudden short attack
  835. forbearance
    a delay in enforcing rights or claims or privileges
  836. ford
    cross a river where it's shallow
  837. forebear
    a person from whom you are descended
  838. foreboding
    a feeling of evil to come
  839. forensic
    used in the investigation of facts or evidence in court
  840. forerunner
    something that precedes something or someone
  841. foreshadow
    indicate by signs
  842. foresight
    seeing ahead; knowing in advance; foreseeing
  843. forestall
    keep from happening or arising; make impossible
  844. forfeit
    lose the right to or lose by some error, offense, or crime
  845. forge
    create by hammering
  846. forgo
    do without or cease to hold or adhere to
  847. forlorn
    marked by or showing hopelessness
  848. formality
    a requirement of etiquette or custom
  849. formidable
    extremely impressive in strength or excellence
  850. forsake
    leave someone who needs or counts on you; leave in the lurch
  851. forswear
    formally reject or disavow
  852. forte
    an asset of special worth or utility
  853. forthcoming
    easygoing and open when speaking or sharing information
  854. forthright
    directly and without evasion; not roundabout
  855. fortitude
    strength of mind that enables one to endure adversity
  856. fortuitous
    lucky; occurring by happy chance
  857. forum
    a public facility to meet for open discussion
  858. forward
    at or to or toward the front
  859. foster
    providing nurture though not related by blood or legal ties
  860. foul
    highly offensive; arousing aversion or disgust
  861. founder
    a person who establishes some institution
  862. fracas
    a noisy, angry argument or fight between people
  863. fractious
    easily irritated or annoyed
  864. frail
    physically weak
  865. frailty
    the state of being weak in health or body
  866. franchise
    a statutory right or privilege granted by a government
  867. frantic
    marked by uncontrolled excitement or emotion
  868. fraudulent
    intended to deceive
  869. fraught
    filled with or attended with
  870. fray
    wear away by rubbing
  871. freebooter
    someone who takes spoils or plunder (as in war)
  872. frenetic
    fast and energetic in an uncontrolled or wild way
  873. frenzied
    affected with or marked by mania uncontrolled by reason
  874. fresco
    a mural done with watercolors on wet plaster
  875. fret
    be agitated or irritated
  876. friction
    the resistance when a body is moved in contact with another
  877. frieze
    an ornament consisting of a horizontal sculptured band
  878. frigid
    extremely cold
  879. fringe
    an ornamental border of short lengths of hanging threads
  880. frisk
    search by running the hands rapidly over the clothing
  881. fritter
    fried batter containing meat, vegetables, or fruit
  882. frivolous
    not serious in content, attitude, or behavior
  883. frock
    a one-piece garment for a woman; has skirt and bodice
  884. frolic
    play boisterously
  885. frolicsome
    given to merry play
  886. frond
    compound leaf of a fern or palm or cycad
  887. fructify
    make productive or fruitful
  888. frugality
    prudence in avoiding waste
  889. fruitful
    productive or conducive to producing in abundance
  890. fruition
    the condition of producing seed-bearing structures
  891. frustrate
    hinder or prevent, as an effort, plan, or desire
  892. fuddle
    a confused jumble
  893. fugitive
    someone who is sought by law officers
  894. fulcrum
    the pivot about which a lever turns
  895. fulminate
    cause to explode violently and with loud noise
  896. fulsome
    unpleasantly and excessively suave or ingratiating
  897. fumble
    feel about uncertainly or blindly
  898. functional
    designed for or capable of a particular use
  899. functionary
    a worker who holds or is invested with an office
  900. fundamental
    serving as an essential component
  901. funereal
    suited to or suggestive of a grave or burial
  902. furor
    an interest followed with exaggerated zeal
  903. furrow
    a long shallow trench in the ground
  904. furtive
    secret and sly
  905. fusillade
    rapid simultaneous discharge of firearms
  906. fusion
    the act of melding or melting together
  907. fuss
    an excited state of agitation
  908. fussy
    exacting especially about details
  909. futile
    producing no result or effect
  910. gadfly
    any of various large flies that annoy livestock
  911. gaffe
    a socially awkward or tactless act
  912. gainsay
    take exception to
  913. gait
    an animal's manner of moving
  914. galaxy
    a collection of star systems
  915. gale
    a strong wind moving 34–40 knots
  916. gall
    a digestive juice secreted by the liver
  917. galleon
    a large square-rigged sailing ship with three or more masts
  918. galley
    a large medieval vessel with guns at stern and prow
  919. gallows
    an instrument from which a person is executed by hanging
  920. galvanic
    pertaining to electric current by chemical action
  921. galvanize
    stimulate (muscles) by administering a shock
  922. gambit
    a chess move in which the player sacrifices minor pieces
  923. gambol
    play or run boisterously
  924. gamely
    in a plucky or sporting manner
  925. gamut
    a complete extent or range
  926. gangrene
    the localized death of living cells
  927. gape
    look with amazement
  928. garbled
    lacking orderly continuity
  929. gargantuan
    of great mass; huge and bulky
  930. gargoyle
    an ornament consisting of a grotesquely carved figure
  931. garish
    tastelessly showy
  932. garner
    assemble or get together
  933. garnish
    decorate, as with parsley or other ornamental foods
  934. garrulity
    the quality of being wordy and talkative
  935. garrulous
    full of trivial conversation
  936. gastronomy
    the art and practice of preparing and eating good food
  937. gauche
    lacking social poise or refinement
  938. gaudy
    tastelessly showy
  939. gaunt
    very thin, especially from disease or hunger or cold
  940. gavel
    a small mallet used by a presiding officer or a judge
  941. gawk
    look with amazement
  942. gazette
    a newspaper or official journal
  943. genealogy
    the study or investigation of ancestry and family history
  944. generality
    the quality of being widespread or having wide applicability
  945. generate
    bring into existence
  946. generic
    relating to or applicable to an entire class or group
  947. genesis
    a coming into being
  948. geniality
    a disposition to be friendly and approachable
  949. genre
    a kind of literary or artistic work
  950. genteel
    marked by refinement in taste and manners
  951. gentility
    elegance by virtue of fineness of manner and expression
  952. gentle
    soft and mild; not harsh or stern or severe
  953. gentry
    the most powerful members of a society
  954. genuflect
    bend the knees and bow in a servile manner
  955. genus
    taxonomic group containing one or more species
  956. geriatrics
    the branch of medical science that deals with old people
  957. germ
    a structure from which tissue can develop into an organism
  958. germane
    relevant and appropriate
  959. germinal
    containing seeds of later development
  960. germinate
    sprout; produce buds or branches
  961. gerontocracy
    a political system governed by old people
  962. gerontology
    the branch of medical science that deals with old people
  963. gerrymander
    divide voting districts unfairly and to one's advantage
  964. gestate
    be pregnant with
  965. gesticulation
    a deliberate and vigorous motion of the hands or body
  966. ghastly
    shockingly repellent; inspiring horror
  967. gibberish
    unintelligible talking
  968. gibe
    laugh at with contempt and derision
  969. giddy
    lacking seriousness; given to frivolity
  970. gild
    decorate with, or as if with, gold leaf or liquid gold
  971. gingerly
    in a manner marked by extreme care or delicacy
  972. girth
    the distance around something, especially a person's body
  973. gist
    the central meaning or theme of a speech or literary work
  974. glacial
    relating to or derived from a slowly moving mass of ice
  975. glamor
    alluring beauty or charm (often with sex-appeal)
  976. glare
    be sharply reflected
  977. glaring
    shining intensely
  978. glaze
    a coating, as for ceramics or metal
  979. gleam
    a flash of light
  980. glean
    gather, as of natural products
  981. glib
    artfully persuasive in speech
  982. glimmer
    a flash of light
  983. glitter
    the quality of shining with a bright reflected light
  984. gloat
    dwell on with satisfaction
  985. gloss
    the property of being smooth and shiny
  986. glossary
    an alphabetical list of technical terms in a field
  987. glossy
    reflecting light
  988. glow
    emit a steady even light without flames
  989. glower
    look angry or sullen as if to signal disapproval
  990. glut
    supply with an excess of
  991. glutinous
    having the sticky properties of an adhesive
  992. glutton
    a person who is devoted to eating and drinking to excess
  993. gnarl
    make complaining remarks or noises under one's breath
  994. gnarled
    old and twisted and covered in lines
  995. gnome
    a legendary creature resembling a tiny old man
  996. goad
    stab or urge on as if with a pointed stick
  997. gobble
    eat hastily without proper chewing
  998. gorge
    a deep ravine, usually with a river running through it
  999. gory
    covered with blood
  1000. gossamer
    a gauze fabric with an extremely fine texture
Created on Sun Apr 15 14:40:34 EDT 2012

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