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  1. apparel
    clothing in general
  2. douse
    wet thoroughly
  3. immense
    unusually great in size or amount or extent or scope
  4. libel
    a false and malicious publication
  5. besiege
    surround so as to force to give up
  6. expressly
    with a clear or definite meaning or purpose
  7. inept
    generally incompetent and ineffectual
  8. misgiving
    uneasiness about the fitness of an action
  9. compress
    squeeze or push together
  10. famished
    extremely hungry
  11. ingenious
    showing inventiveness and skill
  12. oaf
    an awkward, foolish person
  13. denounce
    speak out against
  14. forsake
    leave someone who needs or counts on you; leave in the lurch
  15. instantaneous
    occurring with no delay
  16. recede
    pull back or move away or backward
  17. dispatch
    the act of sending off something
  18. gainful
    providing money; profitable
  19. irk
    irritate or vex
  20. repast
    the food served and eaten at one time
  21. adverse
    in an opposing direction
  22. constrain
    hold back
  23. groundless
    without a basis in reason or fact
  24. mimic
    imitate, especially for satirical effect
  25. arid
    lacking sufficient water or rainfall
  26. contemporary
    occurring in the same period of time
  27. hypocrite
    a person who professes beliefs that he or she does not hold
  28. ruffle
    stir up (water) so as to form ripples
  29. assailant
    someone who attacks
  30. depict
    give a description of
  31. incomprehensible
    difficult to understand
  32. serene
    not agitated
  33. billow
    a large sea wave
  34. disinterested
    unaffected by concern for one's own welfare
  35. manipulate
    influence or control shrewdly or deviously
  36. sheepish
    showing a sense of shame
  37. confront
    oppose, as in hostility or a competition
  38. encompass
    include in scope
  39. maximum
    the greatest or most complete or best possible
  40. stamina
    enduring strength and energy
  41. barrage
    the heavy fire of artillery to saturate an area
  42. gloat
    dwell on with satisfaction
  43. pacifist
    someone opposed to violence as a means of settling disputes
  44. terrain
    a piece of ground having specific characteristics
  45. bigot
    a prejudiced person who is intolerant of differing opinions
  46. global
    involving the entire earth
  47. queue
    a line of people or vehicles waiting for something
  48. vocation
    the particular occupation for which you are trained
  49. designate
    design or destine
  50. illusion
    an erroneous mental representation
  51. restrict
    limit access to
  52. vow
    a solemn pledge to do something
  53. diversity
    noticeable variety
  54. infuriate
    make extremely angry
  55. sage
    a mentor in spiritual and philosophical topics
  56. waylay
    wait in hiding to attack
  57. enigma
    something that baffles understanding and cannot be explained
  58. motivate
    give an incentive for action
  59. slake
    satisfy, as thirst
  60. wither
    lose freshness, vigor, or vitality
  61. acquit
    pronounce not guilty of criminal charges
  62. generate
    bring into existence
  63. ovation
    enthusiastic recognition
  64. revocation
    the act of annulling something previously done
  65. deem
    judge or regard in a particular way
  66. idolize
    love unquestioningly and uncritically or to excess
  67. petty
    small and of little importance
  68. scan
    examine minutely or intensely
  69. devastate
    cause extensive destruction or ruin utterly
  70. ingratitude
    a lack of gratitude
  71. plight
    a situation from which extrication is difficult
  72. strand
    a group of fibers twisted together to form a thread or rope
  73. discredit
    the state of being held in low esteem
  74. keepsake
    something of sentimental value
  75. repent
    feel sorry for; be contrite about
  76. strife
    bitter conflict; heated or violent dissension
  77. elusive
    skillful at evading capture
  78. mortal
    subject to death
  79. reverie
    an abstracted state of absorption
  80. topple
    fall down, as if collapsing
  81. acute
    ending in a sharp point
  82. eerie
    suggestive of the supernatural; mysterious
  83. inhabitant
    a person who lives in a particular place
  84. remorse
    a feeling of deep regret, usually for some misdeed
  85. bluster
    be gusty, as of wind
  86. facet
    a distinct feature or element in a problem
  87. numb
    lacking sensation
  88. setback
    an unfortunate happening that thwarts or hinders
  89. bungle
    make a mess of, destroy, or ruin
  90. fidelity
    the quality of being faithful
  91. pacify
    ease the anger, agitation, or strong emotion of
  92. smug
    marked by excessive complacency or self-satisfaction
  93. commentary
    a written explanation or criticism or illustration
  94. fray
    wear away by rubbing
  95. ravenous
    extremely hungry
  96. synopsis
    a sketchy summary of the main points of an argument
  97. duration
    the period of time during which something continues
  98. headstrong
    habitually disposed to disobedience and opposition
  99. refute
    overthrow by argument, evidence, or proof
  100. tarry
    leave slowly and hesitantly
  101. agenda
    a list of matters to be taken up, as at a meeting
  102. clarity
    the quality of being coherent and easily understood
  103. gross
    lacking fine distinctions or detail
  104. oracle
    a shrine where a prophet is consulted
  105. amiable
    diffusing warmth and friendliness
  106. compliant
    disposed to act in accordance with someone's wishes
  107. induce
    cause to act in a specified manner
  108. partisan
    a fervent and even militant proponent of something
  109. befuddle
    be confusing or perplexing to
  110. conserve
    keep in safety and protect from harm, loss, or destruction
  111. leeway
    a permissible difference
  112. reimburse
    pay back for some expense incurred
  113. blight
    any plant disease resulting in withering without rotting
  114. debut
    the act of beginning something new
  115. limber
    easily bent
  116. vacate
    leave behind empty; move out of
  117. boisterous
    marked by exuberance and high spirits
  118. gory
    covered with blood
  119. maze
    complex system of paths or tunnels in which it is easy to get lost
  120. vagabond
    a wanderer with no established residence or means of support
  121. authorize
    grant permission or clearance for
  122. fatality
    the quality of being able to cause death
  123. memorandum
    a written proposal or reminder
  124. relish
    vigorous and enthusiastic enjoyment
  125. culprit
    someone or something responsible for harm or wrongdoing
  126. gullible
    naive and easily deceived or tricked
  127. pathetic
    deserving or inciting pity
  128. reminisce
    recall the past
  129. dawdle
    hang or fall in movement, progress, development, etc.
  130. illicit
    contrary to accepted morality or convention
  131. persevere
    be persistent, refuse to stop
  132. scour
    rub hard or scrub
  133. dissect
    cut open or cut apart
  134. immerse
    cause to be submerged
  135. prevaricate
    be deliberately ambiguous or unclear
  136. tribute
    something given or done as an expression of esteem
  137. expend
    use up or consume fully
  138. inflammatory
    inciting action or rebellion
  139. quash
    declare invalid
  140. writhe
    move in a twisting or contorted motion
  141. affluence
    abundant wealth
  142. format
    the general appearance of a publication
  143. manacle
    shackle that can be locked around the wrist
  144. partition
    separation by the creation of a boundary that divides
  145. arrears
    the state of being behind in payments
  146. immobile
    not capable of movement or of being moved
  147. martial
    suggesting war or military life
  148. perishable
    subject to destruction or death or decay
  149. cascade
    a small waterfall or series of small waterfalls
  150. impassable
    incapable of being gone across or through
  151. minimum
    the smallest possible quantity
  152. retrieve
    get or find back; recover the use of
  153. cringe
    draw back, as with fear, pain, or embarrassment
  154. innovation
    the act of starting something for the first time
  155. nimble
    moving quickly and lightly
  156. sinister
    wicked, evil, or dishonorable
  157. crotchety
    having a difficult and contrary disposition
  158. jovial
    full of or showing high-spirited merriment
  159. onset
    the beginning or early stages
  160. taut
    pulled or drawn tight
  161. avenge
    take action in return for a perceived wrong
  162. impact
    the striking of one body against another
  163. optional
    possible but not necessary; left to personal choice
  164. sluggish
    moving slowly
  165. cede
    give over
  166. intimidate
    compel or deter by or as if by threats
  167. outright
    without reservation or concealment
  168. subordinate
    an assistant subject to the authority or control of another
  169. deluge
    a heavy rain
  170. liberate
    grant freedom to; free from confinement
  171. rendezvous
    a meeting planned at a certain time and place
  172. tint
    a variation or slightly different shade of a color
  173. discretion
    power of making choices unconstrained by external agencies
  174. logical
    based on known statements or events or conditions
  175. rotund
    spherical in shape
  176. variable
    something that is likely to change
  177. giddy
    lacking seriousness; given to frivolity
  178. misrepresent
    describe or present falsely
  179. saunter
    walk leisurely and with no apparent aim
  180. verge
    the limit beyond which something happens or changes
  181. abominable
    unequivocally detestable
  182. engulf
    flow over or cover completely
  183. nonconformist
    someone who refuses to conform to standards of conduct
  184. refurbish
    improve the appearance or functionality of
  185. bumbling
    lacking physical movement skills, especially with the hands
  186. foil
    hinder or prevent, as an effort, plan, or desire
  187. resourceful
    adroit or imaginative
  188. consequence
    a phenomenon that is caused by some previous phenomenon
  189. formulate
    prepare according to instructions
  190. panorama
    the visual perception of a region
  191. rigorous
    strict; allowing no deviation from a standard
  192. delude
    be dishonest with
  193. initiative
    readiness to embark on bold new ventures
  194. posterity
    all future generations
  195. subsequent
    following in time or order
  196. dole
    a share of money or necessities donated by charity
  197. memento
    a reminder of past events
  198. pry
    be nosey
  199. unerring
    always accurate or correct
  200. alias
    a name that has been assumed temporarily
  201. dumbfounded
    as if rendered speechless with astonishment and surprise
  202. ingrained
    deeply rooted; firmly fixed or held
  203. replenish
    fill something that had previously been emptied
  204. amble
    walk leisurely
  205. extinct
    no longer in existence
  206. meteoric
    relating to small objects in or from outer space
  207. rummage
    search haphazardly
  208. burly
    muscular and heavily built
  209. fossil
    the remains of a plant or animal from a past geological age
  210. parody
    a composition that imitates or misrepresents a style
  211. skimp
    work hastily or carelessly
  212. distort
    twist and press out of shape
  213. grit
    small coarse bits of stone, sand, or gravel
  214. prevail
    be larger in number, quantity, power, status or importance
  215. sleuth
    a detective who follows a trail
  216. dogged
    stubbornly unyielding
  217. inevitable
    incapable of being avoided or prevented
  218. rend
    tear or be torn violently
  219. vandalism
    willful and malicious destruction of the property of others
  220. abduct
    take away to an undisclosed location against their will
  221. earmark
    give or assign a resource to a particular person or cause
  222. intensive
    characterized by a heightened level or degree
  223. strapping
    muscular and heavily built
  224. ambiguous
    having more than one possible meaning
  225. frigid
    extremely cold
  226. maneuver
    a military training exercise
  227. strident
    unpleasantly loud and harsh
  228. balk
    refuse to proceed or comply
  229. implement
    a piece of equipment or a tool used for a specific purpose
  230. sabotage
    a deliberate act of destruction or disruption
  231. thrive
    make steady progress
  232. compact
    closely and firmly united or packed together
  233. incalculable
    not capable of being computed or enumerated
  234. scant
    less than the correct or legal or full amount
  235. titanic
    of great force or power
  236. confer
    present
  237. indisputable
    not open to question; obviously true
  238. stealthy
    marked by quiet and caution and secrecy
  239. valiant
    having or showing heroism or courage
  240. adhere
    stick to firmly
  241. deter
    turn away from as by fear or persuasion
  242. mangle
    destroy or injure severely
  243. sulky
    sullen or moody
  244. affirm
    declare solemnly and formally as true
  245. disquieting
    causing mental discomfort
  246. misapprehension
    an understanding of something that is not correct
  247. supplement
    an additional component that improves capability
  248. atrocity
    an act of shocking cruelty
  249. empower
    give or delegate authority to
  250. optimist
    a person disposed to take a favorable view of things
  251. surge
    rise and move, as in waves or billows
  252. audition
    perform in order to get a role
  253. fluent
    expressing yourself readily, clearly, effectively
  254. prowl
    move about in or as if in a predatory manner
  255. trait
    a distinguishing feature of your personal nature
  256. cope
    come to terms with
  257. lag
    hang or fall in movement, progress, development, etc.
  258. stupefy
    make someone dazed or foolish
  259. unscrupulous
    without principles
  260. abstain
    refrain from doing, consuming, or partaking in something
  261. commemorate
    call to remembrance
  262. glum
    moody and sorrowful
  263. submissive
    inclined or willing to give in to orders or wishes of others
  264. accommodate
    have room for; hold without crowding
  265. enumerate
    specify individually
  266. replica
    copy that is not the original
  267. tally
    the act of counting; reciting numbers in ascending order
  268. allegiance
    the act of binding yourself to a course of action
  269. exalt
    praise, glorify, or honor
  270. responsive
    reacting to a stimulus
  271. taskmaster
    someone who imposes hard or continuous work
  272. amalgamate
    bring or combine together or with something else
  273. extort
    obtain by coercion or intimidation
  274. sanctuary
    a consecrated place where sacred objects are kept
  275. transform
    change or alter in appearance or nature
  276. append
    fix to; attach
  277. self-seeking
    interested only in yourself
  278. upheaval
    a violent disturbance
  279. beacon
    a fire that can be seen from a distance
  280. data
    a collection of facts from which conclusions may be drawn
  281. pessimist
    a person who expects the worst
  282. sham
    something that is a counterfeit; not what it seems to be
  283. berserk
    frenzied as if possessed by a demon
  284. detract
    take away a part from; diminish
  285. precaution
    a measure taken in advance to ward off impending danger
  286. uncouth
    lacking refinement or cultivation or taste
  287. celestial
    relating to or inhabiting a divine heaven
  288. encounter
    come together
  289. prosecute
    conduct legal proceedings against a defendant
  290. underscore
    give extra weight to
  291. chasten
    censure severely
  292. epic
    a long narrative poem telling of a hero's deeds
  293. puncture
    pierce with a pointed object; make a hole into
  294. wholesome
    characteristic of physical or moral well-being
  295. confiscate
    take temporary possession of a security by legal authority
  296. pantomime
    a performance using gestures and movements without words
  297. retaliate
    make a counterattack and return like for like
  298. wistful
    showing pensive sadness
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