Arihant words list

Arihant (India)
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  1. mawkish
    very sentimental or emotional
  2. perfidy
    an act of deliberate betrayal
  3. gall
    a digestive juice secreted by the liver
  4. gossamer
    a gauze fabric with an extremely fine texture
  5. tantamount
    being essentially equal to something
  6. heretic
    a person whose religious beliefs conflict with church dogma
  7. staunch
    firm and dependable especially in loyalty
  8. precocious
    characterized by exceptionally early development
  9. rudimentary
    being in the earliest stages of development
  10. supplant
    take the place or move into the position of
  11. forlorn
    marked by or showing hopelessness
  12. belligerent
    characteristic of an enemy or one eager to fight
  13. jingoism
    fanatical patriotism
  14. travesty
    a composition that imitates or misrepresents a style
  15. vilify
    spread negative information about
  16. contrive
    make or work out a plan for; devise
  17. petulant
    easily irritated or annoyed
  18. unscrupulous
    without principles
  19. exalt
    praise, glorify, or honor
  20. exonerate
    pronounce not guilty of criminal charges
  21. reconcile
    come to terms
  22. expound
    add details to clarify an idea
  23. incorrigible
    impervious to correction by punishment
  24. provincial
    associated with an administrative district of a nation
  25. espouse
    choose and follow a theory, idea, policy, etc.
  26. ignoble
    dishonorable in character or purpose
  27. ingratiate
    gain favor with somebody by deliberate efforts
  28. intransigent
    impervious to pleas, persuasion, requests, or reason
  29. myopic
    unable to see distant objects clearly
  30. hegemony
    the dominance or leadership of one social group over others
  31. haphazard
    dependent upon or characterized by chance
  32. propitious
    presenting favorable circumstances
  33. munificent
    given or giving freely, generously, or without restriction
  34. precipitous
    extremely steep
  35. subversive
    in opposition to an established system or government
  36. poignant
    keenly distressing to the mind or feelings
  37. arcane
    requiring secret or mysterious knowledge
  38. inscrutable
    difficult or impossible to understand
  39. pernicious
    exceedingly harmful
  40. antithetical
    sharply contrasted in character or purpose
  41. brazen
    not held back by conventional ideas of behavior
  42. ostracize
    expel from a community or group
  43. repudiate
    refuse to acknowledge, ratify, or recognize as valid
  44. rescind
    cancel officially
  45. ravenous
    extremely hungry
  46. rave
    talk in a noisy, excited, or declamatory manner
  47. scrupulous
    characterized by extreme care and great effort
  48. inimical
    tending to obstruct or cause harm
  49. winsome
    charming in a childlike or naive way
  50. insolent
    marked by casual disrespect
  51. duress
    compulsory force or threat
  52. imprudent
    not sensible, responsible, or wise
  53. pejorative
    expressing disapproval
  54. nonplussed
    filled with bewilderment
  55. stringent
    demanding strict attention to rules and procedures
  56. rebuke
    an act or expression of criticism and censure
  57. edify
    make understand
  58. edifying
    enlightening or uplifting so as to encourage improvement
  59. flux
    a state of uncertainty about what should be done
  60. indecorous
    lacking propriety and good taste in manners and conduct
  61. edifying
    enlightening or uplifting so as to encourage improvement
  62. polemic
    a verbal or written attack, especially of a belief or dogma
  63. furtive
    secret and sly
  64. mendacity
    the tendency to be untruthful
  65. askance
    with suspicion or disapproval
  66. nuance
    a subtle difference in meaning or opinion or attitude
  67. posit
    take as a given; assume as a postulate or axiom
  68. ignominious
    deserving or bringing disgrace or shame
  69. contrition
    sorrow for sin arising from fear of damnation
  70. timorous
    shy and fearful by nature
  71. indict
    accuse formally of a crime
  72. slapdash
    marked by great carelessness
  73. pine
    have a desire for something or someone who is not present
  74. serendipity
    good luck in making unexpected and fortunate discoveries
  75. macabre
    shockingly repellent; inspiring horror
  76. screed
    a long, tedious rant
  77. vindictive
    disposed to seek revenge or intended for revenge
  78. underwrite
    protect by insurance
  79. indignant
    angered at something unjust or wrong
  80. demure
    shy or modest, often in a playful or provocative way
  81. remiss
    failing in what duty requires
  82. insolvent
    unable to meet or discharge financial obligations
  83. diabolical
    showing cunning or ingenuity or wickedness
  84. hound
    pursue or chase relentlessly
  85. peruse
    examine or consider with attention and in detail
  86. dog
    a canine domesticated by man since prehistoric times
  87. exhort
    spur on or encourage especially by cheers and shouts
  88. hodgepodge
    a motley assortment of things
  89. beatific
    resembling or befitting an angel or saint
  90. checkered
    patterned with alternating squares of color
  91. powwow
    (informal) a quick private conference
  92. extenuating
    partially excusing or justifying
  93. unconscionable
    greatly exceeding bounds of reason or moderation
  94. contrite
    feeling or expressing pain or sorrow
  95. preemptive
    designed to prevent an anticipated situation or occurrence
  96. badger
    sturdy carnivorous burrowing mammal with strong claws
  97. ferret
    hound or harry relentlessly
  98. catalyst
    substance that initiates or accelerates a chemical reaction
  99. flush
    having an abundant supply of money or possessions of value
  100. cadaverous
    of or relating to a corpse
  101. corroborate
    give evidence for
  102. melee
    a noisy riotous fight
  103. sanctimonious
    excessively or hypocritically pious
  104. raft
    a large number or amount or extent
  105. vicarious
    experienced at secondhand
  106. sanguine
    confidently optimistic and cheerful
  107. pittance
    an inadequate payment
  108. pugnacious
    ready and able to resort to force or violence
  109. heyday
    the period of greatest prosperity or productivity
  110. desecrate
    violate the sacred character of a place or language
  111. wax
    increase, rise, or advance
  112. fleece
    rip off; ask an unreasonable price
  113. replete
    filled to satisfaction with food or drink
  114. amuck
    wildly; without self-control
  115. raffish
    marked by a carefree unconventionality or disreputability
  116. renege
    fail to fulfill a promise or obligation
  117. guffaw
    a burst of loud and hearty laughter
  118. plodding
    (of movement) slow and laborious
  119. proponent
    a person who argues for a cause or puts forward an idea
  120. pithy
    concise and full of meaning
  121. snide
    expressive of contempt
  122. fete
    an elaborate party, often outdoors
  123. avid
    marked by active interest and enthusiasm
  124. ornate
    marked by complexity and richness of detail
  125. disenfranchise
    deprive of voting rights
  126. cornucopia
    a horn filled with fruit and grain symbolizing prosperity
  127. vacuous
    devoid of matter
  128. derisive
    expressing contempt or ridicule
  129. illicit
    contrary to accepted morality or convention
  130. surly
    unfriendly and inclined toward anger or irritation
  131. assail
    attack someone physically or emotionally
  132. smattering
    a slight or superficial understanding of a subject
  133. tawdry
    tastelessly showy
  134. rankle
    make resentful or angry
  135. buck
    mature male of certain mammals, especially deer or antelope
  136. grovel
    show submission or fear
  137. genial
    diffusing warmth and friendliness
  138. tumult
    a state of commotion and noise and confusion
  139. genteel
    marked by refinement in taste and manners
  140. savvy
    marked by practical hardheaded intelligence
  141. peavy
    a stout lever with a sharp spike; used for handling logs
  142. eke out
    live from day to day, as with some hardship
  143. devolve
    pass on or delegate to another
  144. derogative
    expressive of low opinion
  145. leery
    openly distrustful and unwilling to confide
  146. aphoristic
    terse and witty and like a maxim
  147. quip
    a witty saying
  148. travail
    use of physical or mental energy; hard work
  149. discord
    lack of agreement or harmony
  150. collusion
    secret agreement
  151. conniving
    acting together in secret toward a fraudulent or illegal end
  152. pastoral
    devoted to raising sheep or cattle
  153. exasperate
    make furious
  154. irk
    irritate or vex
  155. perturb
    disturb in mind or make uneasy or cause to be worried
  156. tact
    consideration in dealing with others
  157. tout
    advertise in strongly positive terms
  158. maxim
    a saying that is widely accepted on its own merits
  159. brusquely
    in a blunt direct manner
  160. unseemly
    not in keeping with accepted standards of what is proper
  161. foible
    a minor weakness or peculiarity in someone's character
  162. behoove
    be appropriate or necessary
  163. incumbent
    necessary as a duty or responsibility; morally binding
  164. redress
    make reparations or amends for
  165. humdrum
    tediously repetitious or lacking in variety
  166. consecrate
    give entirely to a specific person, activity, or cause
  167. piquant
    having an agreeably pungent taste
  168. glean
    gather, as of natural products
  169. wanton
    a lewd or immoral person
  170. finagle
    achieve something by means of trickery or devious methods
  171. tribulation
    an annoying or frustrating or catastrophic event
  172. antedate
    be earlier in time than
  173. rakish
    marked by up-to-dateness in dress and manners
  174. melancholy
    a constitutional tendency to be gloomy and depressed
  175. docile
    easily handled or managed
  176. cavalier
    showing a lack of concern or seriousness
  177. preempt
    acquire for oneself before others can do so
  178. besmirch
    smear so as to make dirty or stained
  179. ascribe
    attribute or credit to
  180. stymie
    hinder or prevent the progress or accomplishment of
  181. debunk
    expose while ridiculing
  182. staid
    characterized by dignity and propriety
  183. besiege
    surround so as to force to give up
  184. antiquated
    so extremely old as seeming to belong to an earlier period
  185. balk
    refuse to proceed or comply
  186. excruciating
    extremely painful
  187. vanquish
    defeat in a competition, race, or conflict
  188. dispatch
    the property of being prompt and efficient
  189. dilapidated
    in a state of decay, ruin, or deterioration
  190. carping
    persistent petty and unjustified criticism
  191. qualm
    uneasiness about the fitness of an action
  192. perquisite
    an incidental benefit for certain types of employment
  193. sordid
    foul and run-down and repulsive
  194. inkling
    a slight suggestion or vague understanding
  195. miscreant
    a person without moral scruples
  196. discreet
    marked by prudence or modesty and wise self-restraint
  197. perquisite
    an incidental benefit for certain types of employment
  198. pariah
    a person who is rejected from society or home
  199. imbibe
    take in liquids
  200. malfeasance
    wrongful conduct by a public official
  201. defray
    bear the expenses of
  202. churlish
    having a bad disposition; surly
  203. beg
    dodge, avoid answering, or take for granted
  204. vicissitude
    a variation in circumstances or fortune
  205. prosaic
    lacking wit or imagination
  206. turpitude
    a corrupt or depraved or degenerate act or practice
  207. nadir
    the lowest point of anything
  208. choleric
    characterized by anger
  209. jingoist
    an extreme bellicose nationalist
  210. untoward
    contrary to your interests or welfare
  211. untoward
    not in keeping with accepted standards of what is proper
  212. anathema
    a formal ecclesiastical curse accompanied by excommunication
  213. precipitate
    done with very great haste and without due deliberation
  214. chary
    characterized by great caution
  215. conspicuous
    obvious to the eye or mind
  216. cavil
    raise trivial objections
  217. exorcise
    expel through adjuration or prayers
  218. chagrin
    strong feelings of embarrassment
  219. quarry
    animal hunted or caught for food
  220. inimical
    tending to obstruct or cause harm
  221. trifling
    not worth considering
  222. insouciance
    a casual or lighthearted feeling of unconcern
  223. hew
    make or shape as with an axe
  224. imbue
    spread or diffuse through
  225. heresy
    a belief that rejects the orthodox tenets of a religion
  226. aesthete
    one who professes great sensitivity to the beauty of art
  227. philistine
    a person who is uninterested in intellectual pursuits
  228. aghast
    struck with fear, dread, or consternation
  229. conspiratorial
    relating to or characteristic of a secret plot or agreement
  230. exemplar
    a person or thing to be imitated; ideal model
  231. hoi polloi
    the common people generally
Created on Sat Sep 28 14:22:24 EDT 2013 (updated Sun Dec 21 23:48:30 EST 2014)

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