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  1. bore
    make a hole, especially with a pointed power or hand tool
  2. hectic
    marked by intense activity or agitation
  3. officially
    in an authoritative role
  4. entry
    the act of going in
  5. role
    the actions and activities assigned to a person or group
  6. log
    a segment of the trunk of a tree when stripped of branches
  7. draft
    a current of air
  8. sketch
    preliminary drawing for later elaboration
  9. assumption
    the act of taking something for granted
  10. drudgery
    hard, monotonous, routine work
  11. chore
    a specific piece of work required to be done
  12. undertaking
    any piece of work that is attempted
  13. task
    any piece of work that is undertaken or attempted
  14. career
    the particular occupation for which you are trained
  15. audition
    perform in order to get a role
  16. vocation
    the particular occupation for which you are trained
  17. charge
    assign a duty, responsibility or obligation to
  18. major
    greater in scope or effect
  19. resign
    accept as inevitable
  20. solicit
    request urgently or persistently
  21. register
    an official written record of names or events
  22. inaugurate
    commence officially
  23. promote
    assign to a higher position
  24. officeholder
    someone who is appointed or elected to an office and who holds a position of trust
  25. provide
    give something useful or necessary to
  26. provision
    the activity of supplying something
  27. accommodate
    have room for; hold without crowding
  28. furnish
    provide with objects or articles that make a room usable
  29. render
    give or supply
  30. incompatible
    not in harmonious or agreeable combination
  31. congruity
    the quality of agreeing; being suitable and appropriate
  32. incongruity
    the quality of disagreeing
  33. incongruous
    lacking in harmony or compatibility or appropriateness
  34. respective
    considered individually
  35. close
    at or within a short distance in space or time
  36. mutual
    common to or shared by two or more parties
  37. concerted
    involving the joint activity of two or more
  38. fraternal
    like or characteristic of or befitting a brother
  39. dependent
    a person who relies on another person for support
  40. congenial
    suitable to your needs
  41. relevant
    having a bearing on or connection with the subject at issue
  42. bond
    a connection that fastens things together
  43. complement
    something added to embellish or make perfect
  44. complementary
    serving to fill out, enhance, or supply what is lacking
  45. discord
    lack of agreement or harmony
  46. association
    a formal organization of people or groups of people
  47. associate
    bring or come into action
  48. cooperation
    the practice of working together on a common enterprise
  49. fusion
    the act of melding or melting together
  50. intimate
    marked by close acquaintance, association, or familiarity
  51. intimacy
    a feeling of being close and belonging together
  52. substitute
    a person or thing that can take the place of another
  53. consensus
    agreement in the judgment reached by a group as a whole
  54. concurrence
    the property of two things happening at the same time
  55. impact
    the striking of one body against another
  56. link
    connect, fasten, or put together two or more pieces
  57. proximity
    the property of being close together
  58. band
    an unofficial association of people or groups
  59. collaborate
    work together on a common enterprise or project
  60. hinge
    a joint that holds two parts together so that one can swing
  61. replenish
    fill something that had previously been emptied
  62. supplant
    take the place or move into the position of
  63. implicate
    bring into intimate and incriminating connection
  64. displace
    cause to move, usually with force or pressure
  65. supersede
    take the place or move into the position of
  66. correlate
    bear a reciprocal or mutual relation
  67. grant
    let have
  68. subsidiary
    functioning in a supporting capacity
  69. affinity
    a natural attraction or feeling of kinship
  70. fitting
    in harmony with the spirit of particular persons or occasion
  71. sway
    move back and forth
  72. affect
    have an influence upon
  73. derivative
    a compound obtained from another compound
  74. patronage
    the business given to an establishment by its customers
  75. unionization
    act of forming labor unions
  76. haven
    a sheltered port where ships can take on or discharge cargo
  77. refuge
    something or someone turned to for assistance or security
  78. depot
    a station for loading and unloading passengers or goods
  79. auditorium
    the area of a theater or hall where the audience sits
  80. vault
    a burial chamber (usually underground)
  81. block
    obstruct
  82. stall
    a small area set off for special use
  83. dormitory
    a large sleeping room containing several beds
  84. tower
    a structure taller than its diameter
  85. dwelling
    housing that someone is living in
  86. forge
    create by hammering
  87. canopy
    a covering (usually of cloth) that shelters an area
  88. laborious
    characterized by effort to the point of exhaustion
  89. precipitous
    extremely steep
  90. devious
    turning away from a straight course
  91. arduous
    characterized by effort to the point of exhaustion
  92. strenuous
    taxing to the utmost; testing powers of endurance
  93. plight
    a situation from which extrication is difficult
  94. strait
    a narrow channel joining two larger bodies of water
  95. painstaking
    characterized by extreme care and great effort
  96. dilemma
    state of uncertainty in a choice between unfavorable options
  97. flounder
    move clumsily or struggle to move, as in mud or water
  98. embarrass
    cause to feel self-conscious
  99. fashionable
    being or in accordance with current social trends
  100. prevail
    be larger in number, quantity, power, status or importance
  101. prevalent
    most frequent or common
  102. tide
    the periodic rise and fall of the sea level
  103. vogue
    a current state of general acceptance and use
  104. novelty
    originality by virtue of being refreshingly new
  105. gorgeous
    dazzlingly beautiful
  106. outstanding
    of major significance or importance
  107. obscure
    not clearly understood or expressed
  108. immortal
    not subject to death
  109. notorious
    known widely and usually unfavorably
  110. infamous
    known widely and usually unfavorably
  111. legendary
    so celebrated as to having taken on the nature of a myth
  112. glorious
    having or deserving or conferring high honor
  113. illustrious
    widely known and esteemed
  114. eminent
    standing above others in quality or position
  115. deferential
    showing courteous regard for people's feelings
  116. exemplary
    worthy of imitation
  117. matchless
    eminent beyond or above comparison
  118. excel
    distinguish oneself
  119. excellent
    very good; of the highest quality
  120. compliment
    a remark expressing praise and admiration
  121. complimentary
    expressing praise and admiration
  122. renowned
    widely known and esteemed
  123. laudable
    worthy of high praise
  124. supreme
    greatest in status or authority or power
  125. celebrated
    widely known and esteemed
  126. notable
    worthy of attention or interest
  127. noted
    worthy of notice or attention
  128. exceptional
    surpassing what is common or usual or expected
  129. preeminent
    greatest in importance, degree, or significance
  130. prominent
    conspicuous in position or importance
  131. dignify
    confer honor upon
  132. dignified
    formal or stately in bearing or appearance
  133. dignity
    the quality of being worthy of esteem or respect
  134. lofty
    of imposing height; especially standing out above others
  135. odor
    any property detected by the sense of smell
  136. credit
    an estimate of ability to fulfill financial commitments
  137. feat
    a notable achievement
  138. homage
    respectful deference
  139. deference
    courteous regard for people's feelings
  140. virtue
    the quality of doing what is right
  141. prestige
    a high standing achieved through success or influence
  142. grandeur
    the quality of being magnificent or splendid
  143. reverence
    a feeling of profound respect for someone or something
  144. awe
    an overwhelming feeling of wonder or admiration
  145. esteem
    the condition of being honored
  146. commend
    present as worthy of regard, kindness, or confidence
  147. exalt
    praise, glorify, or honor
  148. exalted
    of high moral or intellectual value
  149. venerate
    regard with feelings of respect and reverence
  150. embalm
    preserve a dead body
  151. tarnish
    make or become dirty or dull, as by exposure to air
  152. extol
    praise, glorify, or honor
  153. laud
    praise, glorify, or honor
  154. revere
    regard with feelings of respect
  155. admirable
    inspiring approval
  156. disreputable
    lacking respectability in character, behavior or appearance
  157. classic
    of recognized authority or excellence
  158. respect
    regard highly; think much of
  159. adore
    love intensely
  160. admire
    feel high regard for
  161. advocate
    a person who pleads for a person, cause, or idea
  162. hilarious
    extremely funny; causing laughter
  163. sullen
    showing a brooding ill humor
  164. hilarity
    great merriment
  165. aura
    distinctive but intangible quality around a person or thing
  166. formal
    in accord with established conventions and requirements
  167. session
    a meeting for execution of a group's functions
  168. conference
    a prearranged meeting for consultation or discussion
  169. reception
    the act of taking in
  170. etiquette
    rules governing socially acceptable behavior
  171. decorum
    propriety in manners and conduct
  172. banquet
    a ceremonial dinner party for many people
  173. bidding
    an authoritative direction or instruction to do something
  174. ceremony
    a formal event performed on a special occasion
  175. ceremonial
    marked by pomp or formality
  176. ceremonious
    characterized by pomp and stately display
  177. unveil
    make visible
  178. celebrate
    have a festivity
  179. entertain
    provide amusement for
  180. glaring
    shining intensely
  181. grip
    hold fast or firmly
  182. posture
    the arrangement of the body and its limbs
  183. grasp
    hold firmly
  184. jerk
    a sudden abrupt pull
  185. chuckle
    a soft partly suppressed laugh
  186. flip
    turn upside down, or throw so as to reverse
  187. stagger
    walk with great difficulty
  188. trudge
    walk heavily and firmly, as when weary, or through mud
  189. fasten
    attach to
  190. hurl
    throw forcefully
  191. face
    the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin
  192. leap
    move forward by bounds
  193. bow
    something curved in shape
  194. blink
    a reflex that closes and opens the eyes rapidly
  195. erect
    upright in position or posture
  196. trample
    tread or stomp heavily or roughly
  197. tremble
    move quickly and involuntarily up and down or sideways
  198. glide
    move smoothly and effortlessly
  199. depart
    go away or leave
  200. slump
    fall or sink heavily
  201. gaze
    a long fixed look
  202. creep
    move slowly
  203. limp
    walk unevenly due to pain, injury, or weakness
  204. sigh
    breathe out deeply and heavily
  205. recoil
    spring back; spring away from an impact
  206. uphold
    stand up for; stick up for; of causes, principles, or ideals
  207. grab
    take or seize suddenly
  208. stride
    walk with long steps
  209. thrust
    push forcefully
  210. gnaw
    bite or chew on with the teeth
  211. spew
    eject or send out in large quantities
  212. dab
    a light touch or stroke
  213. plunge
    dash violently or with great speed or impetuosity
  214. dart
    a sudden quick movement
  215. shove
    come into rough contact with while moving
  216. drag
    pull, as against a resistance
  217. haul
    draw slowly or heavily
  218. shake
    move or cause to move back and forth
  219. jolt
    move or cause to move with a sudden jerky motion
  220. embrace
    squeeze tightly in your arms, usually with fondness
  221. heave
    lift or elevate
  222. slap
    a blow from a flat object (as an open hand)
  223. clutch
    take hold of; grab
  224. flush
    rinse, clean, or empty with a liquid
  225. sprawl
    sit or lie with one's limbs spread out
  226. sway
    move back and forth
  227. spring
    move forward by leaps and bounds
  228. foot
    the pedal extremity of vertebrates other than human beings
  229. industrial
    of or relating to commercial enterprise
  230. practical
    guided by experience and observation rather than theory
  231. instrument
    the means whereby some act is accomplished
  232. instrumental
    serving or acting as a means or aid
  233. textile
    artifact made by weaving or felting or knitting fibers
  234. outfit
    a set of clothing
  235. mine
    excavation from which ores and minerals are extracted
  236. gear
    a toothed wheel that engages another toothed mechanism
  237. fixture
    an object firmly secured in place, especially in a household
  238. monitor
    someone who observes to ensure fairness or prevent mistakes
  239. device
    an instrumentality invented for a particular purpose
  240. equipment
    an instrumentality needed for an undertaking
  241. cement
    a building material that is a powder made of a mixture of calcined limestone and clay; used with water and sand or gravel to make concrete and mortar
  242. pivot
    axis consisting of a shaft supporting something that turns
  243. axis
    a straight line through a body or figure
  244. release
    grant freedom to; free from confinement
  245. load
    weight to be borne or conveyed
  246. behave
    act in a certain manner
  247. erect
    upright in position or posture
  248. raise
    move upwards
  249. manipulate
    influence or control shrewdly or deviously
  250. construct
    make by combining materials and parts
  251. convey
    transmit or serve as the medium for transmission
  252. fabricate
    put together out of artificial or natural components
  253. manufacture
    put together out of artificial or natural components
  254. conserve
    keep in safety and protect from harm, loss, or destruction
  255. hoist
    raise or haul up with or as if with mechanical help
  256. concrete
    capable of being perceived by the senses
  257. mill
    a facility for manufacturing
  258. domestic
    of or relating to the home
  259. idyllic
    charmingly simple and serene
  260. scale
    an ordered reference standard
  261. furniture
    furnishings that make a room or other area ready for occupancy
  262. rubbish
    worthless material that is to be disposed of
  263. trash
    worthless material that is to be disposed of
  264. hurdle
    a light barrier that competitors must leap over in races
  265. sustenance
    the act of providing a means of subsistence or survival
  266. nostalgia
    a longing for something past
  267. singe
    burn superficially or lightly
  268. baggage
    cases used to carry belongings when traveling
  269. outing
    a journey taken for pleasure
  270. regimen
    a systematic plan for therapy
  271. slag
    the scum formed by oxidation at the surface of molten metals
  272. sojourn
    a temporary stay
  273. dwell
    inhabit or live in
  274. baby-sit
    take watchful responsibility for
  275. tease
    mock or make fun of playfully
  276. inhabit
    live in; be a resident of
  277. scorch
    burn slightly and superficially so as to affect color
  278. nurture
    provide with nourishment
  279. reside
    live in
  280. resident
    someone who lives at a particular place for a long period
  281. deserted
    forsaken by owner or inhabitants
  282. desolate
    providing no shelter or sustenance
  283. bleak
    unpleasantly cold and damp
  284. sterile
    incapable of reproducing
  285. barren
    completely wanting or lacking
  286. agrarian
    relating to rural matters
  287. clay
    water-soaked soil; soft, wet earth
  288. clod
    a compact mass
  289. stodgy
    excessively conventional and unimaginative and hence dull
  290. stout
    having rugged physical strength
  291. obese
    excessively large
  292. corpulent
    excessively large
  293. shabby
    showing signs of wear and tear
  294. ragged
    being or dressed in clothes that are worn or torn
  295. bald
    lacking hair on all or most of the scalp
  296. aspect
    a characteristic to be considered
  297. costume
    attire characteristic of a country, time, or social class
  298. attire
    clothing of a distinctive style or for a particular occasion
  299. outfit
    a set of clothing
  300. garb
    clothing of a distinctive style or for a particular occasion
  301. strap
    an elongated leather strip (or a strip of similar material) for binding things together or holding something in position
  302. guise
    an artful or simulated semblance
  303. clothing
    a covering designed to be worn on a person's body
  304. array
    an impressive display or assortment
  305. cosmetic
    serving a decorative rather than a useful purpose
  306. suit
    a set of garments for outerwear of the same fabric and color
  307. sole
    the underside of the foot
  308. drowsy
    half asleep
  309. nap
    a short period of sleep
  310. recreation
    an activity that diverts or amuses or stimulates
  311. lull
    make calm or still
  312. beguile
    attract; cause to be enamored
  313. doze
    a light fitful sleep
  314. bask
    expose oneself to warmth and light, as for relaxation
  315. fateful
    predetermined
  316. imminent
    close in time; about to occur
  317. estimable
    deserving of respect or high regard
  318. apt
    being of striking appropriateness and relevance
  319. promising
    likely to have a successful outcome or positive results
  320. provident
    giving something useful for the future
  321. prospect
    the possibility of future success
  322. prospective
    of or concerned with or related to the future
  323. perspective
    a way of regarding situations or topics
  324. auspice
    a favorable omen
  325. tendency
    an inclination to do something
  326. precursor
    something indicating the approach of something or someone
  327. prediction
    a statement made about the future
  328. surmise
    infer from incomplete evidence
  329. foretell
    foreshadow or presage
  330. foresee
    realize beforehand
  331. foresight
    seeing ahead; knowing in advance; foreseeing
  332. current
    occurring in or belonging to the present time
  333. forecast
    a prediction about how something will develop
  334. disaster
    an event resulting in great loss and misfortune
  335. helpless
    unable to function; without help
  336. disastrous
    having extremely unfortunate or dire consequences
  337. unfortunately
    by bad luck
  338. calamity
    an event resulting in great loss and misfortune
  339. holocaust
    an act of mass destruction and loss of life
  340. carnage
    the savage and excessive killing of many people
  341. cataclysm
    a sudden violent change in the earth's surface
  342. avalanche
    a slide of large masses of snow, ice and mud down a mountain
  343. catastrophe
    a sudden violent change in the earth's surface
  344. plague
    any large-scale calamity
  345. casualty
    someone injured or killed in an accident
  346. mishap
    an unpredictable outcome that is unfortunate
  347. adversity
    a state of misfortune or affliction
  348. afflict
    cause physical pain or suffering in
  349. defunct
    no longer in force or use; inactive
  350. lethal
    of an instrument of certain death
  351. deadly
    causing or capable of causing death
  352. demise
    the time when something ends
  353. choke
    struggle for breath; have insufficient oxygen intake
  354. smother
    deprive of oxygen and prevent from breathing
  355. expire
    lose validity
  356. mortal
    subject to death
  357. partial
    being or affecting only a segment
  358. overbearing
    having or showing arrogant superiority
  359. arrogant
    having or showing feelings of unwarranted importance
  360. haughty
    having or showing arrogant superiority
  361. insolent
    marked by casual disrespect
  362. fussy
    exacting especially about details
  363. contemptuous
    expressing extreme scorn
  364. domineering
    tending to rule in a cruel manner
  365. presumptuous
    going beyond what is appropriate, permitted, or courteous
  366. arrogance
    overbearing pride evidenced by a superior manner
  367. preference
    the right or chance to choose
  368. bias
    a partiality preventing objective consideration of an issue
  369. doleful
    filled with or evoking sadness
  370. upset
    cause to lose one's composure
  371. trying
    hard to endure
  372. sentimental
    marked by tender, romantic, or nostalgic emotion
  373. grieve
    feel intense sorrow, especially due to a loss
  374. grieve
    feel intense sorrow, especially due to a loss
  375. gloom
    a state of partial or total darkness
  376. torturous
    extremely painful or unpleasant
  377. misery
    a state of ill-being due to affliction or misfortune
  378. miserable
    very unhappy
  379. distressed
    feeling general unhappiness
  380. pensive
    deeply or seriously thoughtful
  381. lament
    a cry of sorrow and grief
  382. torment
    intense feelings of suffering; acute mental or physical pain
  383. deplore
    express strong disapproval of
  384. inconceivable
    totally unlikely
  385. uncanny
    surpassing the ordinary or normal
  386. marvelous
    extraordinarily good or great
  387. breathtaking
    causing awe or astonishment
  388. astound
    affect with wonder
  389. astonish
    affect with wonder
  390. astonished
    filled with the emotional impact of overwhelming surprise
  391. incredible
    amazing; extraordinarily good or great
  392. striking
    having a quality that thrusts itself into attention
  393. tremor
    an involuntary vibration, as if from illness or fear
  394. trepidation
    a feeling of alarm or dread
  395. petrify
    change into stone
  396. scare
    cause fear in
  397. startle
    surprise greatly
  398. stun
    make senseless or dizzy by or as if by a blow
  399. dismay
    the feeling of despair in the face of obstacles
  400. impetuous
    characterized by undue haste and lack of thought
  401. impulse
    an impelling force or strength
  402. impulsive
    without forethought
  403. urge
    urge or force in an indicated direction
  404. incentive
    a positive motivational influence
  405. motivation
    psychological feature arousing action toward a desired goal
  406. objective
    the goal intended to be attained
  407. grim
    harshly uninviting or formidable in manner or appearance
  408. sinister
    wicked, evil, or dishonorable
  409. cruel
    able or disposed to inflict pain or suffering
  410. malevolent
    wishing or appearing to wish evil to others
  411. malice
    the desire to see others suffer
  412. malicious
    having the nature of threatening evil
  413. ferocious
    marked by extreme and violent energy
  414. gloomy
    depressingly dark
  415. impatient
    restless or short-tempered under delay or opposition
  416. stodgy
    excessively conventional and unimaginative and hence dull
  417. boring
    so lacking in interest as to cause mental weariness
  418. bothersome
    causing irritation or annoyance
  419. boredom
    the feeling of being tired of something tedious
  420. tedious
    so lacking in interest as to cause mental weariness
  421. sicken
    make ill
  422. uproar
    a state of commotion and noise and confusion
  423. intrude
    enter uninvited
  424. chafe
    become or make sore by or as if by rubbing
  425. distract
    draw someone's attention away from something
  426. harass
    annoy continually or chronically
  427. disarrange
    disturb the arrangement of
  428. derange
    throw out of mental balance; make insane
  429. vex
    disturb, especially by minor irritations
  430. grouchy
    annoyed and irritable
  431. indignant
    angered at something unjust or wrong
  432. furious
    marked by extreme anger
  433. nervous
    of or relating to a system of sensory apparatus
  434. passionate
    having or expressing strong emotions
  435. touchy
    difficult to handle; requiring great tact
  436. fury
    the property of being wild or turbulent
  437. rage
    a feeling of intense anger
  438. enrage
    make someone extremely or violently angry
  439. outrage
    a disgraceful event
  440. exasperate
    make furious
  441. fret
    be agitated or irritated
  442. provoke
    provide the needed stimulus for
  443. incense
    make furious
  444. indefatigable
    showing sustained enthusiasm with unflagging vitality
  445. sensuous
    providing perceptible pleasure or gratification
  446. faint
    lacking clarity, brightness, or loudness
  447. ravenous
    extremely hungry
  448. listless
    lacking zest or vivacity
  449. beat
    hit repeatedly
  450. downhearted
    filled with sadness and hopelessness
  451. daze
    confusion characterized by lack of clarity
  452. intuition
    instinctive knowing, without the use of rational processes
  453. starve
    die of food deprivation
  454. hunger
    a physiological need for food
  455. famish
    be hungry; go without food
  456. exhaust
    wear out completely
  457. gorge
    a deep ravine, usually with a river running through it
  458. hilarious
    extremely funny; causing laughter
  459. exultant
    joyful and proud especially because of triumph or success
  460. brisk
    quick and energetic
  461. gleeful
    full of high-spirited delight
  462. joyous
    full of or characterized by happiness
  463. exalted
    of high moral or intellectual value
  464. blessed
    highly favored or fortunate (as e.g. by divine grace)
  465. pleasing
    giving pleasure and satisfaction
  466. pleasure
    something or someone that provides a source of happiness
  467. elation
    a feeling of joy and pride
  468. ecstasy
    a state of elated bliss
  469. excitement
    the state of being emotionally worked up
  470. bliss
    a state of extreme happiness
  471. rapture
    a state of being carried away by overwhelming emotion
  472. tingle
    cause a stinging or prickling sensation
  473. brighten
    make lighter or brighter
  474. enrapture
    hold spellbound
  475. ravish
    hold spellbound
  476. curious
    eager to investigate and learn or learn more
  477. curiosity
    a state in which you want to learn more about something
  478. inquisitive
    given to questioning
  479. concerned
    feeling or showing worry about something
  480. intense
    possessing a distinctive feature to a heightened degree
  481. suspense
    an uncertain cognitive state
  482. strain
    exert much effort or energy
  483. fluster
    cause to be nervous or upset
  484. tense
    taut or rigid; stretched tight
  485. abashed
    feeling or caused to feel uneasy and self-conscious
  486. languid
    lacking spirit or liveliness
  487. downcast
    filled with melancholy and despondency
  488. dismal
    causing dejection
  489. dejected
    affected or marked by low spirits
  490. depress
    push down
  491. depression
    a sunken or lowered geological formation
  492. dampen
    lessen in force or effect
  493. cheerless
    causing sad feelings of gloom and inadequacy
  494. formidable
    extremely impressive in strength or excellence
  495. fright
    an emotion experienced in anticipation of some specific pain or danger (usually accompanied by a desire to flee or fight)
  496. terror
    an overwhelming feeling of fear and anxiety
  497. terrify
    frighten greatly
  498. panic
    an overwhelming feeling of fear and anxiety
  499. horror
    intense and profound fear
  500. dread
    fearful expectation or anticipation
  501. cower
    crouch or curl up
  502. intimidate
    compel or deter by or as if by threats
  503. menace
    something that is a source of danger
  504. insane
    afflicted with or characteristic of mental derangement
  505. crazy
    affected with madness or insanity
  506. radical
    far beyond the norm
  507. radically
    in an extreme or revolutionary manner
  508. mania
    an irrational but irresistible motive for a belief or action
  509. frenzy
    state of violent mental agitation
  510. fanatic
    a person motivated by irrational enthusiasm
  511. fanaticism
    excessive intolerance of opposing views
  512. relieved
    made easier to bear
  513. satisfactory
    giving contentment
  514. content
    satisfied or showing satisfaction with things as they are
  515. satiate
    fill to satisfaction
  516. gratify
    make happy or satisfied
  517. solicitous
    full of anxiety and concern
  518. desire
    the feeling that accompanies an unsatisfied state
  519. desirous
    having or expressing an inclination to want something
  520. desirable
    worth having or seeking or achieving
  521. aspire
    have an ambitious plan or a lofty goal
  522. aspiration
    a cherished desire
  523. hunger
    a physiological need for food
  524. long
    primarily spatial sense
  525. crave
    have an appetite or great desire for
  526. realize
    be fully aware or cognizant of
  527. mean
    denote or connote
  528. yen
    the basic unit of money in Japan
  529. court
    an assembly to conduct judicial business
  530. touching
    arousing affect
  531. impassive
    having or revealing little emotion or sensibility
  532. cherish
    be fond of
  533. affection
    a positive feeling of liking
  534. affectionate
    having or displaying warmth or fondness
  535. emotional
    of or pertaining to feelings
  536. nostalgia
    a longing for something past
  537. sentimental
    marked by tender, romantic, or nostalgic emotion
  538. emotive
    characterized by feeling
  539. lovelorn
    unhappy in love; suffering from unrequited love
  540. passionate
    having or expressing strong emotions
  541. vigorous
    characterized by forceful and energetic action or activity
  542. hospitable
    disposed to treat guests and strangers with generosity
  543. positive
    characterized by or displaying affirmation or acceptance
  544. energetic
    possessing or displaying forceful exertion
  545. ardor
    feelings of great warmth and intensity
  546. ardent
    characterized by intense emotion
  547. eager
    having or showing keen interest or intense desire
  548. impassioned
    characterized by intense emotion
  549. avid
    marked by active interest and enthusiasm
  550. devoted
    zealous in allegiance or affection
  551. readily
    without much difficulty
  552. enthusiasm
    a feeling of excitement
  553. zeal
    a feeling of strong eagerness
  554. zealous
    marked by active interest and enthusiasm
  555. zest
    a tart spicy quality
  556. hail
    precipitation of ice pellets
  557. jealous
    suspicious or fearful of being displaced by a rival
  558. indifferent
    marked by a lack of interest
  559. profane
    grossly irreverent toward what is held to be sacred
  560. flatter
    praise somewhat dishonestly
  561. begrudge
    be envious of or feel annoyance toward
  562. desperate
    a person who is frightened and in need of help
  563. contrite
    feeling or expressing pain or sorrow
  564. forlorn
    marked by or showing hopelessness
  565. dubious
    fraught with uncertainty or doubt
  566. skeptical
    marked by or given to doubt
  567. suspicion
    an impression that something might be the case
  568. suspicious
    openly distrustful and unwilling to confide
  569. fishy
    relating to or resembling cold-blooded aquatic vertebrates
  570. incredulity
    doubt about the truth of something
  571. misgiving
    uneasiness about the fitness of an action
  572. poise
    hold or carry in equilibrium
  573. halt
    cause to stop
  574. scruple
    an ethical or moral principle that inhibits action
  575. flounder
    move clumsily or struggle to move, as in mud or water
  576. demur
    politely refuse or take exception to
  577. hesitate
    pause or hold back in uncertainty or unwillingness
  578. doubt
    the state of being unsure of something
  579. suspect
    regard as untrustworthy
  580. loath
    strongly opposed
  581. loathe
    dislike intensely; feel disgust toward
  582. hideous
    grossly offensive to decency or morality; causing horror
  583. sick
    affected by impairment of normal physical or mental function
  584. complaint
    an expression of grievance or resentment
  585. grievance
    a complaint about a wrong that causes resentment
  586. aversion
    a feeling of intense dislike
  587. hatred
    the emotion of intense dislike
  588. disgust
    strong feelings of dislike
  589. grudge
    a resentment strong enough to justify retaliation
  590. detest
    dislike intensely
  591. resent
    feel bitter or indignant about
  592. abhor
    feel hatred or disgust toward
  593. abhorrent
    offensive to the mind
  594. benevolent
    showing or motivated by sympathy and understanding
  595. munificent
    given or giving freely, generously, or without restriction
  596. charity
    an institution set up to provide help to the needy
  597. charitable
    relating to or characterized by voluntary giving
  598. generous
    willing to give and share unstintingly
  599. generously
    in a free or giving manner
  600. obliging
    showing a cheerful willingness to do favors for others
  601. sympathetic
    expressing compassion or friendly fellow feelings
  602. liberal
    showing or characterized by broad-mindedness
  603. instrumental
    serving or acting as a means or aid
  604. gainful
    providing money; profitable
  605. benefit
    something that aids or promotes well-being
  606. beneficial
    promoting or enhancing well-being
  607. prop
    a support placed beneath or against something to hold it up
  608. redress
    make reparations or amends for
  609. compassion
    a deep awareness of and sympathy for another's suffering
  610. assist
    give help; be of service
  611. extricate
    release from entanglement or difficulty
  612. donate
    give to a charity or good cause
  613. raise
    move upwards
  614. bestow
    give as a gift
  615. rescue
    free from harm or evil
  616. champion
    someone who has won first place in a competition
  617. salvage
    rescuing a ship or its crew from a shipwreck or a fire
  618. save
    bring into safety
  619. adopt
    take into one's family
  620. assert
    declare or affirm solemnly and formally as true
  621. preserve
    keep in safety and protect from harm, loss, or destruction
  622. retain
    secure and keep for possible future use or application
  623. shield
    armor carried on the arm to intercept blows
  624. defend
    protect against a challenge or attack
  625. escort
    accompany
  626. convoy
    the act of escorting while in transit
  627. safeguard
    a precautionary measure warding off impending danger
  628. behave
    act in a certain manner
  629. behavior
    the way a person acts toward other people
  630. conduct
    the way a person behaves toward other people
  631. deport
    expel from a country
  632. abstract
    existing only in the mind
  633. abstraction
    the process of formulating general concepts
  634. action
    something done (usually as opposed to something said)
  635. shift
    move very slightly
  636. dissipate
    cause to separate and go in different directions
  637. deal
    be in charge of, act on, or dispose of
  638. dispose
    give, sell, or transfer to another
  639. bestow
    give as a gift
  640. exert
    put to use
  641. displace
    cause to move, usually with force or pressure
  642. tackle
    seize and throw down an opponent player carrying the ball
  643. transact
    conduct business
  644. discard
    anything that is cast aside
  645. utilize
    put into service
  646. harness
    an arrangement of leather straps fitted to a draft animal
  647. arrange
    put into a proper or systematic order
  648. reject
    refuse to accept or acknowledge
  649. cancel
    declare null and void
  650. undo
    cancel, annul, or reverse an action or its effect
  651. delete
    cut or eliminate
  652. contrive
    make or work out a plan for; devise
  653. implement
    a piece of equipment or a tool used for a specific purpose
  654. effectuate
    bring about or cause to happen
  655. glean
    gather, as of natural products
  656. purge
    rid of impurities
  657. erase
    remove by or as if by rubbing
  658. eradicate
    destroy completely, as if down to the roots
  659. efface
    remove by or as if by rubbing or erasing
  660. despatch
    the act of sending off something
  661. forsake
    leave someone who needs or counts on you; leave in the lurch
  662. adopt
    take into one's family
  663. process
    a particular course of action intended to achieve a result
  664. scrap
    a small fragment of something broken off from the whole
  665. abandon
    forsake; leave behind
  666. jettison
    throw away, of something encumbering
  667. impulsive
    without forethought
  668. hasten
    move fast
  669. urge
    urge or force in an indicated direction
  670. prod
    push against gently
  671. stimulate
    cause to act in a specified manner
  672. promote
    assign to a higher position
  673. further
    to or at a greater extent or degree or a more advanced stage
  674. elicit
    call forth, as an emotion, feeling, or response
  675. instigate
    provoke or stir up
  676. encourage
    inspire with confidence
  677. inspire
    serve as the inciting cause of
  678. evoke
    call forth, as an emotion, feeling, or response
  679. arouse
    call forth, as an emotion, feeling, or response
  680. kindle
    catch fire
  681. intensify
    increase in extent or strength
  682. fortify
    make strong or stronger
  683. propel
    cause to move forward with force
  684. foment
    try to stir up
  685. incite
    provoke or stir up
  686. impulse
    an impelling force or strength
  687. spur
    a prod on a rider's heel used to urge a horse onward
  688. prompt
    according to schedule or without delay
  689. due
    that which is deserved or owed
  690. attainment
    the act of achieving an aim
  691. gain
    obtain
  692. obtain
    come into possession of
  693. seize
    take hold of; grab
  694. redeem
    exchange or buy back for money; under threat
  695. procure
    get by special effort
  696. acquire
    come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
  697. acquisitive
    eager to attain and possess material possessions
  698. elude
    escape, either physically or mentally
  699. elusive
    skillful at evading capture
  700. sly
    marked by skill in deception
  701. evade
    avoid or try to avoid fulfilling, answering, or performing
  702. evasive
    avoiding or escaping from difficulty or danger
  703. evasion
    the act of physically escaping from something
  704. escape
    run away from confinement
  705. shun
    avoid and stay away from deliberately
  706. eschew
    avoid and stay away from deliberately
  707. avoid
    stay away from
  708. dodge
    a quick evasive movement
  709. avert
    turn away or aside
  710. insubordinate
    not submissive to authority
  711. defiant
    boldly resisting authority or an opposing force
  712. opposed
    being resistant to
  713. rebellion
    organized opposition to authority
  714. resist
    withstand the force of something
  715. demur
    politely refuse or take exception to
  716. traverse
    journey across or pass over
  717. defy
    resist or confront with resistance
  718. outrageous
    greatly exceeding bounds of reason or moderation
  719. turbulent
    characterized by unrest or disorder or insubordination
  720. riot
    a state of disorder involving group violence
  721. defection
    withdrawing support or help despite allegiance
  722. uprising
    organized opposition to authority
  723. uproar
    a state of commotion and noise and confusion
  724. turmoil
    a violent disturbance
  725. treason
    a crime that undermines the offender's government
  726. rebel
    someone who exhibits independence in thought and action
  727. rebellion
    organized opposition to authority
  728. betray
    deliver to an enemy by treachery
  729. subvert
    overthrow or destroy completely
  730. plot
    a small area of ground covered by specific vegetation
  731. overturn
    cause to flip from an upright or normal position
  732. exclusion
    a deliberate act of omission
  733. decline
    grow worse
  734. relinquish
    turn away from; give up
  735. renounce
    turn away from; give up
  736. gainsay
    take exception to
  737. deny
    declare untrue; contradict
  738. disclaim
    make a disavowal about
  739. reject
    refuse to accept or acknowledge
  740. submit
    yield to the control of another
  741. submissive
    inclined or willing to give in to orders or wishes of others
  742. submission
    the act of surrendering power to another
  743. subjection
    the act of conquering
  744. obedience
    the trait of being willing to follow commands or guidance
  745. succumb
    give in, as to overwhelming force, influence, or pressure
  746. enthrall
    hold spellbound
  747. defer
    yield to another's wish or opinion
  748. lash
    a quick blow delivered with a whip or whiplike object
  749. sustain
    lengthen or extend in duration or space
  750. pervert
    corrupt morally or by intemperance or sensuality
  751. coddle
    cook in nearly boiling water
  752. entail
    have as a logical consequence
  753. inflict
    impose something unpleasant
  754. distort
    twist and press out of shape
  755. abuse
    cruel or inhumane treatment
  756. correct
    free from error; especially conforming to fact or truth
  757. innovation
    the act of starting something for the first time
  758. modify
    cause to change; make different
  759. modification
    the act of making something different
  760. ornament
    something used to beautify
  761. coax
    influence or persuade by gentle and persistent urging
  762. gild
    decorate with, or as if with, gold leaf or liquid gold
  763. modulate
    fix or adjust the time, amount, degree, or rate of
  764. mend
    restore by putting together what is torn or broken
  765. renovate
    restore to a previous or better condition
  766. substantiate
    establish or strengthen as with new evidence or facts
  767. strengthen
    make strong or stronger
  768. reinforce
    strengthen and support
  769. garnish
    decorate, as with parsley or other ornamental foods
  770. embellish
    make more attractive, as by adding ornament or color
  771. embroider
    decorate with needlework
  772. temper
    a characteristic state of feeling
  773. adjust
    alter or regulate so as to conform to a standard
  774. refine
    reduce to a pure state
  775. conciliatory
    making or willing to make concessions
  776. hurdle
    a light barrier that competitors must leap over in races
  777. barrier
    a structure or object that impedes free movement
  778. barricade
    a barrier to impede the advance of an enemy
  779. obstacle
    something that stands in the way and must be surmounted
  780. snag
    a sharp or rough part that sticks out from a surface
  781. forestall
    keep from happening or arising; make impossible
  782. intercede
    act between parties with a view to reconciling differences
  783. intercept
    seize, interrupt, or stop something on its way
  784. intervene
    be placed or located between other things
  785. interfere
    get involved, so as to alter or hinder an action
  786. meddle
    intrude in other people's affairs or business
  787. tamper
    play around with, alter, or falsify, usually dishonestly
  788. mediate
    act between parties with a view to reconciling differences
  789. balk
    refuse to proceed or comply
  790. hinder
    be an obstacle to
  791. hamper
    prevent the progress or free movement of
  792. handicap
    being unable to perform due to physical or mental unfitness
  793. incapacitate
    make unable to perform a certain action
  794. prevent
    keep from happening or arising; make impossible
  795. clog
    any object that acts as a hindrance or obstruction
  796. stunt
    check the growth or development of
  797. encumber
    hold back, impede, or weigh down
  798. obstruct
    block passage through
  799. foil
    hinder or prevent, as an effort, plan, or desire
  800. block
    obstruct
  801. trace
    an indication that something has been present
  802. vestige
    an indication that something has been present
  803. stalk
    a slender or elongated structure that supports a plant
  804. entrap
    catch in or as if in a snare
  805. stationary
    not capable of being moved
  806. immobile
    not capable of movement or of being moved
  807. fix
    restore by replacing a part or putting together what is torn or broken
  808. fixed
    unmoving
  809. solidly
    with strength and soundness
  810. locate
    determine the place of by searching or examining
  811. bear
    be pregnant with
  812. install
    set up for use
  813. set
    put into a certain place or abstract location
  814. sustain
    lengthen or extend in duration or space
  815. brace
    a support that steadies or strengthens something else
  816. perceive
    become aware of through the senses
  817. perceptive
    of or relating to awareness via the senses
  818. detect
    discover or determine the existence, presence, or fact of
  819. detectable
    capable of being discovered
  820. discernible
    perceptible by the senses or intellect
  821. inquiry
    an instance of questioning
  822. observe
    watch attentively
  823. observation
    the act of taking a patient look
  824. perspective
    a way of regarding situations or topics
  825. insight
    clear or deep perception of a situation
  826. investigate
    conduct an inquiry of
  827. pierce
    penetrate or cut through with a sharp instrument
  828. survey
    determining opinions by interviewing people
  829. scan
    examine minutely or intensely
  830. skim
    remove from the surface
  831. spot
    a point located with respect to surface features of some region
  832. identify
    recognize as being
  833. realize
    be fully aware or cognizant of
  834. scrutinize
    examine carefully for accuracy
  835. locate
    determine the place of by searching or examining
  836. irreconcilable
    impossible to bring into accord
  837. indomitable
    impossible to subdue
  838. sturdy
    having rugged physical strength
  839. obstinate
    refusing to change one's mind or ways; difficult to convince
  840. bigoted
    blindly and obstinately attached to some creed or opinion
  841. persistent
    stubbornly unyielding
  842. inflexible
    resistant to being bent
  843. steadfast
    marked by firm determination or resolution; not shakable
  844. unshaken
    unshaken in purpose
  845. durable
    existing for a long time
  846. tough
    substantially made or constructed
  847. headstrong
    habitually disposed to disobedience and opposition
  848. stubborn
    refusing to change one's mind or ways; difficult to convince
  849. tenacious
    stubbornly unyielding
  850. resolute
    firm in purpose or belief
  851. hardheaded
    guided by practical experience and observation rather than theory
  852. stoically
    without emotion; in a stoic manner
  853. fortitude
    strength of mind that enables one to endure adversity
  854. resist
    withstand the force of something
  855. remain
    continue in a place, position, or situation
  856. persevere
    be persistent, refuse to stop
  857. perseverance
    the act of continuing or repeating
  858. maintain
    keep in a certain state, position, or activity
  859. insist
    be emphatic or resolute and refuse to budge
  860. implicit
    suggested though not directly expressed
  861. reflection
    the phenomenon of a wave being thrown back from a surface
  862. expose
    make visible or apparent
  863. exposure
    the state of being exposed to harm
  864. reveal
    make visible
  865. revelation
    the act of making something evident
  866. unveil
    make visible
  867. show
    make visible or noticeable
  868. transpire
    come about, happen, or occur
  869. profess
    confess one's faith in, or allegiance to
  870. signify
    denote or connote
  871. bare
    lacking its natural or customary covering
  872. exhibit
    make visible or apparent
  873. leak
    enter or escape as through a hole or crack or fissure
  874. divulge
    make known to the public information previously kept secret
  875. denote
    have as a meaning
  876. indicate
    designate a place, direction, person, or thing
  877. betray
    deliver to an enemy by treachery
  878. irrepressible
    impossible to control
  879. unruly
    unable to be governed or controlled
  880. operate
    perform as expected when applied
  881. handle
    touch, lift, or hold
  882. intelligible
    capable of being apprehended or understood
  883. evident
    clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment
  884. explicit
    precisely and clearly expressed or readily observable
  885. elusive
    skillful at evading capture
  886. mysterious
    beyond ordinary understanding
  887. ignorant
    uneducated in general; lacking knowledge or sophistication
  888. ignorance
    the lack of knowledge or education
  889. grasp
    hold firmly
  890. comprehend
    get the meaning of something
  891. comprehensive
    including all or everything
  892. rapacious
    living by preying on other animals
  893. strip
    take off or remove
  894. bereave
    deprive through death
  895. loot
    goods or money obtained illegally
  896. harry
    make a pillaging or destructive raid on, as in wartimes
  897. ravage
    cause extensive destruction or ruin utterly
  898. grind
    reduce to small pieces or particles by pounding or abrading
  899. torment
    intense feelings of suffering; acute mental or physical pain
  900. equivocal
    open to two or more interpretations
  901. enigma
    something that baffles understanding and cannot be explained
  902. enigmatic
    not clear to the understanding
  903. maze
    complex system of paths or tunnels in which it is easy to get lost
  904. labyrinth
    complex system of paths in which it is easy to get lost
  905. riddle
    pierce with many holes
  906. puzzle
    be uncertain about
  907. elude
    escape, either physically or mentally
  908. captivate
    attract; cause to be enamored
  909. enthrall
    hold spellbound
  910. bewilder
    cause to be confused emotionally
  911. perplex
    be a mystery or bewildering to
  912. tangle
    twist together or entwine into a confusing mass
  913. confound
    be confusing or perplexing to
  914. entangle
    cause to twist together or be caught in a snarled mass
  915. fascinate
    attract; cause to be enamored
  916. blur
    confuse or make unclear
  917. dazzle
    cause to lose clear vision, especially from intense light
  918. dogmatic
    pertaining to a code of beliefs accepted as authoritative
  919. illegible
    unable to be read
  920. pending
    awaiting conclusion or confirmation
  921. resolve
    find a solution or answer
  922. resolved
    explained or answered
  923. determine
    find out or learn with certainty, as by making an inquiry
  924. determination
    the act of finding out the properties of something
  925. discretion
    power of making choices unconstrained by external agencies
  926. decide
    reach, make, or come to a conclusion about something
  927. deem
    judge or regard in a particular way
  928. vindicate
    show to be right by providing justification or proof
  929. discern
    perceive, recognize, or detect
  930. assert
    declare or affirm solemnly and formally as true
  931. conclude
    bring to a close
  932. affirm
    declare solemnly and formally as true
  933. breakdown
    the act of disrupting an established order so it fails to continue
  934. collapse
    break down, literally or metaphorically
  935. breach
    an opening, especially a gap in a dike or fortification
  936. shatter
    break into many pieces
  937. scrap
    a small fragment of something broken off from the whole
  938. fragment
    a piece broken off or cut off of something else
  939. fracture
    breaking of hard tissue such as bone
  940. rupture
    the act of making a sudden noisy break
  941. crumble
    break or fall apart into fragments
  942. squash
    any of the plants of the gourd family grown for their fruit
  943. crash
    break violently or noisily
  944. ravage
    cause extensive destruction or ruin utterly
  945. raze
    tear down so as to make flat with the ground
  946. demolish
    destroy completely
  947. disfigure
    mar or spoil the appearance of
  948. frustrate
    hinder or prevent, as an effort, plan, or desire
  949. smash
    hit violently
  950. devastate
    cause extensive destruction or ruin utterly
  951. devastation
    the state of being decayed or destroyed
  952. disrupt
    make a break in
  953. mangle
    destroy or injure severely
  954. spoil
    make a mess of, destroy or ruin
  955. engulf
    flow over or cover completely
  956. devour
    eat immoderately
  957. crumple
    gather something into small wrinkles or folds
  958. crush
    compress with force, out of natural shape or condition
  959. disintegration
    separation into component parts
  960. rift
    a narrow fissure in rock
  961. ruin
    an irrecoverable state of devastation and destruction
  962. compulsive
    having obsessive habits or irresistible urges
  963. pressure
    the act of putting pressure on something
  964. tease
    mock or make fun of playfully
  965. compel
    force somebody to do something
  966. constrain
    hold back
  967. accelerate
    move faster
  968. laborious
    characterized by effort to the point of exhaustion
  969. industrious
    characterized by hard work and perseverance
  970. assiduous
    marked by care and persistent effort
  971. diligent
    quietly and steadily persevering in detail or exactness
  972. serious
    of great consequence
  973. cordial
    politely warm and friendly
  974. deliberate
    carefully thought out in advance
  975. attempt
    make an effort
  976. effort
    use of physical or mental energy; hard work
  977. endeavor
    attempt by employing effort
  978. strive
    attempt by employing effort
  979. reluctant
    not eager
  980. tolerate
    put up with something or somebody unpleasant
  981. tolerable
    capable of being borne or endured
  982. insufferable
    extremely unpleasant or annoying
  983. undergo
    pass through
  984. stand
    be standing; be upright
  985. endure
    undergo or be subjected to
  986. abide
    dwell
  987. permit
    allow the presence of or allow without opposing
  988. permissible
    acceptable, especially as according to rule
  989. permissive
    not strict in discipline
  990. tacit
    implied by or inferred from actions or statements
  991. reception
    the act of taking in
  992. connive
    form intrigues (for) in an underhand manner
  993. connivance
    agreement on a secret plot
  994. concede
    give over
  995. concession
    the act of yielding
  996. recognize
    perceive to be something or something you can identify
  997. recognition
    identifying something or someone by remembering
  998. nod
    lower and raise the head, as to indicate assent or agreement or confirmation
  999. confess
    admit to a wrongdoing
  1000. approve
    judge to be right or commendable; think well of
Created on Fri Aug 31 19:42:18 EDT 2012

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