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  1. pedestrian
    a person who travels by foot
  2. adroit
    quick or skillful or adept in action or thought
  3. admonish
    scold or reprimand; take to task
  4. ascetic
    someone who practices self denial as a spiritual discipline
  5. corrigible
    capable of being corrected or set right
  6. debacle
    a sudden and complete disaster
  7. diaphanous
    so thin as to transmit light
  8. epitome
    a standard or typical example
  9. equanimity
    steadiness of mind under stress
  10. gauche
    lacking social poise or refinement
  11. iconoclastic
    characterized by attack on established beliefs
  12. indefatigable
    showing sustained enthusiasm with unflagging vitality
  13. ingenuous
    lacking in sophistication or worldliness
  14. lubricious
    characterized by lust
  15. militate
    have force or influence; bring about an effect or change
  16. misogynist
    a misanthrope who dislikes women in particular
  17. nadir
    the lowest point of anything
  18. apogee
    the farthest point in an orbit around the Earth
  19. perigee
    the nearest point in an orbit around the Earth
  20. zenith
    the highest point of something
  21. obloquy
    state of disgrace resulting from public abuse
  22. proscribe
    command against
  23. punctilious
    marked by precise accordance with details
  24. tyro
    someone new to a field or activity
  25. virago
    a noisy or scolding or domineering woman
  26. volubility
    the quality of being facile in speech and writing
  27. incendiary
    capable of causing fires or catching fire spontaneously
  28. dire
    fraught with extreme danger; nearly hopeless
  29. abject
    showing utter resignation or hopelessness
  30. stolidity
    apathy demonstrated by an absence of emotional reactions
  31. asylum
    a shelter from danger or hardship
  32. arid
    lacking sufficient water or rainfall
  33. vermin
    any of various small animals or insects that are pests
  34. rodent
    a mammal having two pairs of ever-growing front teeth for gnawing
  35. penury
    a state of extreme poverty or destitution
  36. modicum
    a small or moderate or token amount
  37. vicarious
    experienced at secondhand
  38. ephemeral
    anything short-lived, as an insect that lives only for a day
  39. euphemism
    an inoffensive expression substituted for an offensive one
  40. badinage
    frivolous banter
  41. phlegmatic
    showing little emotion
  42. bovine
    any of various wild or domestic cattle
  43. nausea
    disgust so strong it makes you feel sick
  44. nostalgic
    unhappy about being away and longing for familiar things
  45. cacophonous
    having an unpleasant sound
  46. carnivorous
    relating to flesh-eating animals
  47. clandestine
    conducted with or marked by hidden aims or methods
  48. highly strung
    in a very tense state
  49. poverty-stricken
    poor enough to need help from others
  50. niggardly
    petty or reluctant in giving or spending
  51. penurious
    excessively unwilling to spend
  52. parsimonious
    excessively unwilling to spend
  53. indigence
    a state of extreme poverty or destitution
  54. destitution
    a state without money or prospects
  55. subsistence
    a means of surviving
  56. affluent
    having an abundant supply of money or possessions of value
  57. opulence
    wealth as evidenced by sumptuous living
  58. fluid
    continuous amorphous matter that tends to flow
  59. influence
    a power to affect persons or events
  60. confluence
    a place where things merge or flow together
  61. fluent
    expressing yourself readily, clearly, effectively
  62. expend
    use up or consume fully
  63. fatigue
    temporary loss of strength and energy from hard work
  64. evanescent
    short-lived; tending to vanish or disappear
  65. adolescent
    a person who is older than 12 but younger than 20
  66. convalesce
    get over an illness or shock
  67. putrescent
    in a state of decay or decomposition
  68. putrid
    of or relating to the process of decay
  69. obsolescent
    becoming disused or outdated
  70. euphony
    any pleasing and harmonious sounds
  71. euphonic
    of or relating to or characterized by euphony
  72. euphonious
    having a pleasant sound
  73. eulogy
    a formal expression of praise for someone who has died
  74. philology
    the humanistic study of language and literature
  75. monologue
    a dramatic speech by a single actor
  76. dialogue
    a conversation between two persons
  77. epilogue
    a short speech by an actor at the end of a play
  78. prologue
    an introductory section of a novel or other literary work
  79. euphoria
    a feeling of great elation
  80. euthanasia
    the act of killing someone painlessly
  81. persiflage
    light teasing
  82. cliche
    a trite or obvious remark
  83. bromide
    a trite or obvious remark
  84. platitude
    a trite or obvious remark
  85. anodyne
    capable of relieving pain
  86. platitudinous
    dull and tiresome but with pretensions of significance or originality
  87. phlegmatic
    showing little emotion
  88. leonine
    of or characteristic of or resembling a lion
  89. canine
    a dog, wolf, jackal, or other closely related mammal
  90. feline
    of or relating to cats
  91. porcine
    relating to pigs or swine
  92. vulpine
    resembling or characteristic of a fox
  93. ursine
    of or relating to or similar to bears
  94. lupine
    of or relating to or characteristic of wolves
  95. equine
    relating to or resembling a horse
  96. piscine
    of or relating to fish
  97. nostalgia
    a longing for something past
  98. grating
    unpleasantly harsh in sound
  99. herbivorous
    feeding only on plants
  100. omnivorous
    feeding on both plants and animals
  101. voracious
    devouring or craving food in great quantities
  102. omnipotent
    having unlimited power
  103. omniscient
    knowing, seeing, or understanding everything
  104. omnipresent
    existing everywhere at once
  105. ubiquitous
    being present everywhere at once
  106. omnibus
    a vehicle carrying many passengers
  107. carnelian
    a translucent red or orange variety of chalcedony
  108. carnality
    feeling morbid sexual desire or a propensity to lewdness
  109. carnage
    the savage and excessive killing of many people
  110. reincarnation
    a second or new birth
  111. incarnate
    possessing or existing in bodily form
  112. surreptitious
    marked by quiet and caution and secrecy
  113. sneaky
    marked by quiet and caution and secrecy
  114. furtive
    secret and sly
  115. epithet
    descriptive word or phrase
  116. erudite
    having or showing profound knowledge
  117. sinking
    a slow fall or decline (as for lack of strength)
  118. enervate
    weaken physically, mentally, or morally
  119. vituperation
    abusive or venomous language to express blame or censure
  120. scrimp
    be very thrifty or frugal
  121. altruistic
    showing unselfish concern for the welfare of others
  122. self-esteem
    a feeling of pride in yourself
  123. self-abnegation
    renunciation of your own interests in favor of the interests of others
  124. recapitulate
    summarize briefly
  125. vegetate
    engage in passive relaxation
  126. rapt
    feeling great delight and interest
  127. simulate
    reproduce someone's behavior or looks
  128. intimate
    marked by close acquaintance, association, or familiarity
  129. avenue
    a wide street or thoroughfare
  130. alleviate
    provide physical relief, as from pain
  131. bereavement
    state of sorrow over the death or departure of a loved one
  132. commiserate
    feel or express sympathy or compassion
  133. vacillate
    be undecided about something
  134. exhilarated
    filled with joy or excitement
  135. sap
    a watery fluid that circulates in a plant
  136. barbiturate
    organic compound having powerful soporific effect
  137. soporific
    inducing sleep
  138. synergism
    the working together of two or more things to produce an effect
  139. synergy
    the working together of two or more things to produce an effect
  140. berate
    censure severely or angrily
  141. mince
    cut into small pieces
  142. abnegate
    deny or renounce
  143. captain
    the leader of a group of people
  144. capital
    a center that is associated with some activity or product
  145. decapitate
    cut the head off of
  146. capitulate
    surrender under agreed conditions
  147. capitulum
    an arrangement of leafy branches forming the top or head of a tree
  148. egoist
    a conceited and self-centered person
  149. egotist
    a conceited and self-centered person
  150. altruist
    someone who makes charitable donations intended to increase human well-being
  151. introvert
    a person who tends to shrink from social contacts
  152. extrovert
    a person directed toward others as opposed to the self
  153. misanthrope
    someone who dislikes people in general
  154. misogynist
    a misanthrope who dislikes women in particular
  155. misogamist
    a person who hates, avoids, or opposes marriage
  156. ascetic
    someone who practices self denial as a spiritual discipline
  157. alteration
    the act of revising
  158. altercation
    a noisy, angry argument or fight between people
  159. alter ego
    a very close friend who seems almost a part of yourself
  160. dexter
    on or starting from the wearer's right
  161. sinister
    wicked, evil, or dishonorable
  162. ambidextrous
    equally skillful with each hand
  163. dexterous
    skillful in physical movements; especially of the hands
  164. gaucherie
    the quality of being rustic or gauche
  165. adroit
    quick or skillful or adept in action or thought
  166. gauche
    lacking social poise or refinement
  167. polygamy
    having more than one spouse at a time
  168. polyandry
    having more than one husband at a time
  169. gynaecology
    the branch of medicine that deals with the diseases and hygiene of women
  170. obstetrics
    the branch of medicine dealing with childbirth and pregnancy
  171. paediatrics
    the branch of medicine concerned with the treatment of infants and children
  172. dermatology
    the branch of medicine dealing with the skin
  173. ophthalmologist
    a doctor who diagnoses and treats diseases of the eye
  174. orthopaedics
    the branch of medical science concerned with disorders or deformities of the spine and joints
  175. cardiology
    the branch of medicine dealing with the heart and its diseases
  176. neurology
    the branch of medicine that deals with the nervous system
  177. psychiatry
    the diagnosis and treatment of mental disorders
  178. pedagogy
    the profession of a teacher
  179. demagogy
    impassioned appeals to the prejudices and emotions of the populace
  180. hypodermic
    a piston syringe that is fitted with a needle for injections
  181. epidermis
    the outer layer of skin covering the body surface
  182. taxidermy
    the art of mounting the skins of animals
  183. pachyderm
    a large mammal with thick skin, such as an elephant or hippo
  184. orthodontics
    the branch of dentistry dealing with the prevention or correction of irregularities of the teeth
  185. cardiogram
    a graphical recording of the cardiac cycle produced by an electrocardiograph
  186. cardiograph
    a medical instrument that measures the mechanical force of cardiac contractions and the amount of blood passing through the heart during a specified period by measuring the recoil of the body as blood is pumped from the ventricles
  187. psychologist
    a specialist in the science of mental life
  188. psychoanalyst
    a licensed practitioner of psychoanalysis
  189. optician
    a worker who makes glasses for remedying defects of vision
  190. osteopath
    a therapist who manipulates the skeleton and muscles
  191. chiropractor
    a therapist who manipulates the body to ease pain
  192. chiropractic
    a method of treatment that manipulates body structures (especially the spine) to relieve low back pain or even headache or high blood pressure
  193. chiropodist
    a specialist in care for the feet
  194. gerontology
    the branch of medical science that deals with old people
  195. periodontics
    the branch of dentistry dealing with diseases of the gums and other structures around the teeth
  196. endodontics
    the branch of dentistry dealing with diseases of the dental pulp
  197. exodontics
    the branch of dentistry dealing with extraction of teeth
  198. senile
    mentally or physically infirm with age
  199. senate
    assembly possessing high legislative powers
  200. anthropology
    science of the origins and social relationships of humans
  201. astronomy
    the branch of physics that studies celestial bodies
  202. geology
    science of the history of the earth as recorded in rocks
  203. biology
    the science that studies living organisms
  204. botany
    the branch of biology that studies plants
  205. zoology
    the branch of biology that studies animals
  206. entomology
    the branch of zoology that studies insects
  207. philology
    the humanistic study of language and literature
  208. semantics
    the study of language meaning
  209. sociology
    the study and classification of human societies
  210. epitome
    a brief abstract (as of an article or book)
  211. philander
    have amorous affairs; of men
  212. aphrodisiac
    a drug or other agent that stimulates sexual desire
  213. anglophile
    an admirer of England and English things
  214. notorious
    known widely and usually unfavorably
  215. consummate
    having or revealing supreme mastery or skill
  216. incorrigible
    impervious to correction by punishment
  217. inveterate
    habitual
  218. congenital
    present at birth but not necessarily hereditary
  219. pathological
    relating to the study of diseases
  220. unconscionable
    greatly exceeding bounds of reason or moderation
  221. glib
    artfully persuasive in speech
  222. egregious
    conspicuously and outrageously bad or reprehensible
  223. sympathy
    sharing the feelings of others, especially sorrow or anguish
  224. empathy
    understanding and entering into another's feelings
  225. titillate
    stimulate or excite
  226. adulate
    flatter in an obsequious manner
  227. malign
    speak unfavorably about
  228. condone
    excuse, overlook, or make allowances for
  229. taciturn
    habitually reserved and uncommunicative
  230. laconic
    brief and to the point
  231. inarticulate
    without or deprived of the use of speech or words
  232. garrulous
    full of trivial conversation
  233. banal
    repeated too often; overfamiliar through overuse
  234. verbose
    using or containing too many words
  235. voluble
    marked by a ready flow of speech
  236. cogent
    powerfully persuasive
  237. vociferous
    conspicuously and offensively loud
  238. loquacious
    full of trivial conversation
  239. soliloquy
    speech you make to yourself
  240. colloquial
    characteristic of informal spoken language or conversation
  241. eloquent
    expressing yourself readily, clearly, effectively
  242. magniloquent
    lofty in style
  243. grandiloquent
    lofty in style
  244. ventral
    toward or on or near the belly
  245. dorsal
    on or near the back of an animal or organ
  246. somniferous
    sleep inducing
  247. martinet
    someone who demands exact conformity to rules and forms
  248. sycophant
    a person who tries to please someone to gain an advantage
  249. dilettante
    an amateur engaging in an activity without serious intention
  250. virago
    a noisy or scolding or domineering woman
  251. chauvinist
    a person with a prejudiced belief in his own superiority
  252. monomaniac
    a person suffering from monomania
  253. atheist
    someone who denies the existence of god
  254. lecher
    man with strong sexual desires
  255. hypochondriac
    a patient with imaginary symptoms and ailments
  256. virtuoso
    someone who is dazzlingly skilled in any field
  257. feat
    a notable achievement
  258. simulate
    reproduce someone's behavior or looks
  259. dissimulate
    hide feelings from other people
  260. dissemble
    behave unnaturally or affectedly
  261. pejorative
    expressing disapproval
  262. mortal
    subject to death
  263. levitate
    cause to rise in the air and float
  264. levity
    a manner lacking seriousness
  265. wretch
    someone you feel sorry for
  266. metronome
    clicking pendulum indicating the tempo of a piece of music
  267. flippancy
    inappropriate levity
  268. fawning
    attempting to win favor by flattery
  269. servilely
    in an obsequious manner
  270. obsequious
    attempting to win favor from influential people by flattery
  271. ingratiating
    capable of winning favor
  272. nagging
    continually complaining or faultfinding
  273. snobbish
    tending to associate only with people of a similar background
  274. haughty
    having or showing arrogant superiority
  275. contemptuously
    without respect; in a disdainful manner
  276. discern
    perceive, recognize, or detect
  277. arrogant
    having or showing feelings of unwarranted importance
  278. pale
    very light in color or highly diluted with white
  279. gaunt
    very thin, especially from disease or hunger or cold
  280. haggard
    showing the wearing effects of overwork or care or suffering
  281. melancholy
    a constitutional tendency to be gloomy and depressed
  282. snobbery
    arrogant or condescending behavior toward others
  283. condescending
    characteristic of those who treat others with arrogance
  284. pallor
    an unnatural lack of color in the skin
  285. obsequious
    attempting to win favor from influential people by flattery
  286. endeavour
    a purposeful or industrious undertaking
  287. fretful
    nervous and unable to relax
  288. petulant
    easily irritated or annoyed
  289. querulous
    habitually complaining
  290. obnoxious
    causing disapproval or protest
  291. contempt
    lack of respect accompanied by a feeling of intense dislike
  292. disdain
    lack of respect accompanied by a feeling of intense dislike
  293. mortal
    subject to death
  294. conceit
    feelings of excessive pride
  295. concede
    admit or acknowledge, often reluctantly
  296. obstreperous
    noisily and stubbornly defiant
  297. boisterous
    marked by exuberance and high spirits
  298. impecunious
    not having enough money to pay for necessities
  299. pecuniary
    relating to or involving money
  300. knight
    a person of noble birth trained to arms and chivalry
  301. chivalry
    the medieval principles governing knightly conduct
  302. chivalrous
    attentive and honorable like an ideal knight
  303. cavalcade
    a procession of people traveling by foot, horse, or vehicles
  304. cavalier
    showing a lack of concern or seriousness
  305. innocuous
    not injurious to physical or mental health
  306. tipple
    drink moderately but regularly
  307. sobriety
    the state of being unaffected or not intoxicated by alcohol
  308. bibulous
    given to or marked by the consumption of alcohol
  309. cadaverous
    of or relating to a corpse
  310. cadaver
    the dead body of a human being
  311. decadent
    relating to indulgence in something pleasurable
  312. dolorous
    showing sorrow
  313. doleful
    filled with or evoking sadness
  314. condolence
    an expression of sympathy with another's grief
  315. teetotaler
    someone who abstains from drinking alcoholic beverages
  316. estate
    extensive landed property retained by the owner
  317. noxious
    injurious to physical or mental health
  318. equestrian
    of or relating to or featuring horseback riding
  319. non sequitur
    a reply that has no relevance to what preceded it
  320. persecute
    cause to suffer
  321. prosecute
    conduct legal proceedings against a defendant
  322. cadence
    the accent in a metrical foot of verse
  323. occidental
    denoting or characteristic of countries of Europe and the western hemisphere
  324. deciduous
    shedding foliage at the end of the growing season
  325. incident
    a single distinct event
  326. accident
    an unfortunate mishap
  327. coincident
    occurring or operating at the same time
  328. indolent
    disinclined to work or exertion
  329. dolour
    (poetry) painful grief
  330. facile
    arrived at without due care or effort; lacking depth
Created on Thu May 16 17:10:31 EDT 2013 (updated Thu Jun 06 12:41:23 EDT 2013)

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