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  1. draughtsman
    a skilled worker who draws plans of buildings or machines
  2. underpin
    confirm or support with evidence or authority
  3. searing
    extremely hot
  4. unintelligible
    not clearly understood or expressed
  5. haggle
    an instance of intense argument (as in bargaining)
  6. overkill
    any effort that seems to go farther than would be necessary to achieve its goal
  7. parse
    analyze the sentence structure of
  8. tamp down
    press down tightly
  9. litany
    a prayer consisting of a series of invocations by the priest with responses from the congregation
  10. lip service
    an expression of agreement that is not supported by real conviction
  11. plutocracy
    a political system governed by the wealthy people
  12. modicum
    a small or moderate or token amount
  13. inchoate
    only partly in existence; imperfectly formed
  14. supplant
    take the place or move into the position of
  15. liturgy
    a rite or body of rites prescribed for public worship
  16. muck
    any thick, viscous matter
  17. veer
    turn sharply; change direction abruptly
  18. sift
    move as if through a sieve
  19. shambles
    a condition of great disorder
  20. muster roll
    a list of names of officers and men in a military unit or ship's company
  21. serrated
    notched like a saw with teeth pointing toward the apex
  22. modish
    in the current fashion or style
  23. portico
    porch or entrance to a building consisting of a covered area
  24. eleemosynary
    generous in assistance to the poor
  25. immutable
    not subject or susceptible to change or variation
  26. jejune
    lacking interest or significance or impact
  27. exegesis
    an explanation or critical interpretation
  28. transposition
    the act of reversing the order or place of
  29. mote
    a tiny piece of anything
  30. decadent
    relating to indulgence in something pleasurable
  31. protean
    taking on different forms
  32. noisome
    causing or able to cause nausea
  33. machismo
    exaggerated masculinity
  34. virile
    characteristic of a man
  35. squander
    spend thoughtlessly; throw away
  36. diminutive
    very small
  37. cabal
    a clique that seeks power usually through intrigue
  38. inured
    made tough by habitual exposure
  39. inure
    cause to accept or become hardened to
  40. titular
    existing in name only
  41. pristine
    immaculately clean and unused
  42. pecking order
    the organization of people at different ranks in an administrative body
  43. palpable
    capable of being perceived
  44. caviare
    salted roe of sturgeon or other large fish
  45. pander
    yield to; give satisfaction to
  46. opulence
    wealth as evidenced by sumptuous living
  47. crudity
    an impolite manner that is vulgar and lacking tact or refinement
  48. cringe
    draw back, as with fear, pain, or embarrassment
  49. poignant
    keenly distressing to the mind or feelings
  50. patchy
    irregular or uneven in quality, texture, etc.
  51. underscore
    give extra weight to
  52. inert
    unable to move or resist motion
  53. rev up
    increase the number of rotations per minute
  54. immediacy
    the quickness of action or occurrence
  55. erudite
    having or showing profound knowledge
  56. crucible
    a vessel used for high temperature chemical reactions
  57. rapprochement
    the reestablishing of cordial relations
  58. lodestar
    guiding star
  59. expansive
    able or tending to extend in one or more directions
  60. canny
    showing self-interest and shrewdness in dealing with others
  61. combative
    having or showing a ready disposition to fight
  62. labyrinth
    complex system of paths in which it is easy to get lost
  63. hector
    talk to or treat someone in a bossy or bullying way
  64. pantheon
    all the gods of a religion
  65. pedagogy
    the profession of a teacher
  66. malady
    any unwholesome or desperate condition
  67. straddle
    range or extend over; occupy a certain area
  68. straddle
    a noncommittal or equivocal position
  69. firmament
    the sphere on which celestial bodies appear to be projected
  70. anthropoid
    resembling human beings
  71. anthropomorphic
    suggesting human features for animals or inanimate things
  72. asceticism
    rigorous self-denial and active self-restraint
  73. philander
    talk or behave amorously, without serious intentions
  74. introverted
    shy, reserved, or inward looking
  75. latent
    potentially existing but not presently evident or realized
  76. virtuoso
    someone who is dazzlingly skilled in any field
  77. bumbling
    lacking physical movement skills, especially with the hands
  78. clip
    run at a moderately swift pace
  79. parry
    impede the movement of
  80. ocular
    relating to or resembling the eye
  81. diaphanous
    so thin as to transmit light
  82. tyro
    someone new to a field or activity
  83. perspicacity
    the ability to assess situations or circumstances shrewdly
  84. martinet
    someone who demands exact conformity to rules and forms
  85. uxorious
    foolishly fond of or submissive to your wife
  86. gaudy
    tastelessly showy
  87. glut
    supply with an excess of
  88. multitudinous
    too numerous to be counted
  89. constituted
    brought about or set up or accepted
  90. spout
    talk in a noisy, excited, or declamatory manner
  91. airy
    not practical or realizable; speculative
  92. prodigious
    great in size, force, extent, or degree
  93. senility
    the state of being infirm with age
  94. saw
    hand tool having a toothed blade for cutting
  95. ramification
    a consequence, especially one that causes complications
  96. aboveboard
    without concealment or deception; honest
  97. conceit
    the trait of being unduly vain
  98. vitally
    to a vital degree
  99. crookedness
    having or distinguished by crooks or curves or bends or angles
  100. ingenious
    showing inventiveness and skill
  101. polygyny
    having more than one wife at a time
  102. polyandry
    having more than one husband at a time
  103. convivial
    occupied with or fond of the pleasures of good company
  104. impunity
    exemption from punishment or loss
  105. dossier
    papers containing detailed information about a person
  106. unconscionable
    greatly exceeding bounds of reason or moderation
  107. dubious
    fraught with uncertainty or doubt
  108. stricture
    a principle that restricts the extent of something
  109. imperative
    requiring attention or action
  110. indemnify
    secure against future loss, damage, or liability
  111. cosset
    treat with excessive indulgence
  112. bane
    something causing misery or death
  113. hallow
    render holy by means of religious rites
  114. delinquent
    a young offender
  115. maim
    injure or wound seriously and leave permanent disfiguration
  116. inexorable
    impossible to prevent, resist, or stop
  117. impervious
    not admitting of passage or capable of being affected
  118. serendipity
    good luck in making unexpected and fortunate discoveries
  119. vaunt
    show off
  120. piggyback
    on the back or shoulder or astraddle on the hip
  121. simulacrum
    a representation of a person
  122. solace
    comfort offered to one who is disappointed or miserable
  123. moat
    ditch dug as a fortification and usually filled with water
  124. workaday
    found in the ordinary course of events
  125. pedigree
    the ancestry or lineage of an individual
  126. fiat
    a legally binding command or decision
  127. ordained
    fixed or established especially by command
  128. smack
    a blow from a flat object (as an open hand)
  129. portion
    your overall circumstances or condition in life
  130. sinecure
    a job that involves minimal duties
  131. misconceive
    interpret in the wrong way
  132. roil
    be agitated
  133. untenable
    incapable of being defended or justified
  134. jingoistic
    fanatically patriotic
  135. squatter
    someone who lives on a property without right or title
  136. petrel
    relatively small long-winged tube-nosed bird that flies far from land
  137. endgame
    the final stages of a chess game after most of the pieces have been removed from the board
  138. lien
    the right to take and hold the property of a debtor
  139. internist
    a specialist in internal medicine
  140. gynecologist
    a specialist in gynecology
  141. obstetrician
    a physician specializing in childbirth
  142. pediatrician
    a medical specialist in the care of children
  143. inoculation
    taking a vaccine as a precaution against a disease
  144. gamut
    a complete extent or range
  145. dermatologist
    a doctor who specializes in the physiology of the skin
  146. ophthalmologist
    a doctor who diagnoses and treats diseases of the eye
  147. orthopedist
    a specialist in correcting deformities of the skeletal system (especially in children)
  148. cardiologist
    a specialist in the structure and function of the heart
  149. neurologist
    a medical specialist in the nervous system
  150. psychiatrist
    a specialist in the treatment of mental disorders
  151. pedagogue
    someone who educates young people
  152. straitlaced
    exaggeratedly proper or morally strict
  153. demagogue
    a leader who seeks support by appealing to popular passions
  154. epidermis
    the outer layer of skin covering the body surface
  155. taxidermy
    the art of mounting the skins of animals
  156. pachyderm
    a large mammal with thick skin, such as an elephant or hippo
  157. dermatitis
    inflammation of the skin
  158. inoculation
    taking a vaccine as a precaution against a disease
  159. optometrist
    a person skilled in testing for defects of vision
  160. optician
    a worker who makes glasses for remedying defects of vision
  161. dowager
    a widow holding property received from her deceased husband
  162. seedy
    shabby and untidy
  163. perish
    pass from physical life
  164. droll
    comical in an odd or whimsical manner
  165. humanize
    make more humane
  166. rove
    move about aimlessly or without any destination
  167. celiac
    of or in or belonging to the cavity of the abdomen
  168. peremptory
    putting an end to all debate or action
  169. orchestrated
    arranged for performance by an orchestra
  170. handmaiden
    a personal maid or female attendant
  171. scotch
    hinder or prevent, as an effort, plan, or desire
  172. outsized
    larger than normal for its kind
  173. hark back
    go back to something earlier
  174. hark
    listen; used mostly in the imperative
  175. sic
    urge to attack someone
  176. obviate
    do away with
  177. spurn
    reject with contempt
  178. flail
    an implement with a handle and a free swinging stick
  179. snick
    cut slightly, with a razor
  180. dud
    an explosion that fails to occur
  181. sycophantic
    attempting to win favor by flattery
  182. preeminent
    greatest in importance, degree, or significance
  183. upbraid
    express criticism towards
  184. flog
    beat with a whip, rod, or cane
  185. unqualified
    not limited or restricted
  186. undercut
    sell cheaper than one's competition
  187. supine
    apathetic or weak; offering no resistance
  188. supine
    lying face upward
  189. slacker
    a person who shirks his work or duty
  190. realm
    a domain in which something is dominant
  191. tooth and nail
    with force and ferocity
  192. travail
    use of physical or mental energy; hard work
  193. bungle
    make a mess of, destroy, or ruin
  194. dote
    shower with love; show excessive affection for
  195. goad
    stab or urge on as if with a pointed stick
  196. plaintive
    expressing sorrow
  197. interloper
    someone who intrudes on the privacy or property of another
  198. paramour
    a lover, especially a secret or illicit one
  199. body snatcher
    someone who takes bodies from graves and sells them for anatomical dissection
  200. limpid
    clear and bright
  201. inordinate
    beyond normal limits
  202. incipient
    only partly in existence; imperfectly formed
  203. plunder
    steal goods; take as spoils
  204. flay
    strip the skin off
  205. quixotic
    not sensible about practical matters
  206. inimical
    tending to obstruct or cause harm
  207. sacrilegious
    grossly irreverent toward what is considered holy
  208. clammy
    unpleasantly cool and humid
  209. marsupial
    a mammal the female of which has a pouch carrying the young
  210. anodyne
    capable of relieving pain
  211. bucolic
    devoted to raising sheep or cattle
  212. fancier
    a person having a strong liking for something
  213. bicameral
    consisting of two chambers
  214. skulk
    lie in wait or behave in a sneaky and secretive manner
  215. transient
    lasting a very short time
  216. precipitate
    bring about abruptly
  217. dainty
    something considered choice to eat
  218. blighted
    affected by something that prevents growth or prosperity
  219. insipid
    lacking interest or significance or impact
  220. frenetic
    fast and energetic in an uncontrolled or wild way
  221. propitiate
    make peace with
  222. salvage
    rescuing a ship or its crew from a shipwreck or a fire
  223. invidious
    containing or implying a slight or showing prejudice
  224. luminary
    a celebrity who is an inspiration to others
  225. penitent
    feeling or expressing remorse for misdeeds
  226. scurvy
    a condition caused by deficiency of ascorbic acid
  227. idyll
    a short poem descriptive of rural or pastoral life
  228. fructify
    make productive or fruitful
  229. churn
    a vessel to separate butterfat from buttermilk
  230. furtive
    secret and sly
  231. glum
    moody and sorrowful
  232. hieroglyphic
    a writing system using picture symbols
  233. verdant
    characterized by abundance of vegetation and green foliage
  234. verdure
    green foliage
  235. jettison
    throw away, of something encumbering
  236. barmy
    marked by spirited enjoyment
  237. scratchy
    lacking consistency
  238. ennui
    the feeling of being bored by something tedious
  239. stasis
    inactivity resulting from a balance between opposing forces
  240. implausible
    highly imaginative but unlikely
  241. wean
    detach the affections of
  242. cull
    remove something that has been rejected
  243. cull
    look for and gather
  244. glean
    gather, as of natural products
  245. gnaw
    bite or chew on with the teeth
  246. gnarled
    old and twisted and covered in lines
  247. stonewall
    engage in delaying tactics or refuse to cooperate
  248. humongous
    very large
  249. pitched battle
    a fierce battle fought in close combat between troops in predetermined positions at a chosen time and place
  250. refurbish
    improve the appearance or functionality of
  251. sew
    create (clothes) with cloth
  252. snob
    a person regarded as arrogant and annoying
  253. leverage
    strategic advantage; power to act effectively
  254. regime
    the governing authority of a political unit
  255. unwholesome
    detrimental to physical or moral well-being
  256. supplicant
    one praying humbly for something
  257. rile
    disturb, especially by minor irritations
  258. staid
    characterized by dignity and propriety
  259. cower
    show submission or fear
  260. harness
    control and direct with or as if by reins
  261. rein
    keep in check
  262. porter
    a very dark sweet ale brewed from roasted unmalted barley
  263. harry
    make a pillaging or destructive raid on, as in wartimes
  264. pillage
    steal goods; take as spoils
  265. piquant
    having an agreeably pungent taste
  266. troglodyte
    one who lives in solitude
  267. proselytize
    convert or try to convert someone to another religion
  268. unsavoury
    morally offensive
  269. patronymic
    of or derived from a personal or family name
  270. lackey
    a servile or submissive follower
  271. stickler
    someone who insists on something
  272. skedaddle
    run away, as if in a panic
  273. provender
    food for domestic livestock
  274. desiccate
    lacking vitality or spirit; lifeless
  275. ornery
    having a difficult and contrary disposition
  276. relish
    vigorous and enthusiastic enjoyment
  277. diadem
    an ornamental jeweled headdress signifying sovereignty
  278. scribbler
    informal terms for journalists
  279. mutinous
    disposed to or in a state of open rebellion
  280. contusion
    the action of bruising
  281. upshot
    a phenomenon that is caused by some previous phenomenon
  282. callous
    emotionally hardened
  283. amenable
    disposed or willing to comply
  284. cantankerous
    stubbornly obstructive and unwilling to cooperate
  285. coiffure
    the arrangement of the hair
  286. catharsis
    purging of emotional tensions
  287. impending
    close in time; about to occur
  288. tirade
    a speech of violent denunciation
  289. threshold
    the starting point for a new state or experience
  290. figurehead
    a person used as a cover for some questionable activity
  291. stifle
    smother or suppress
  292. red tape
    needlessly time-consuming procedure
  293. cronyism
    favoritism shown to friends and associates
  294. farcical
    broadly or extravagantly humorous
  295. travesty
    a comedy characterized by broad satire
  296. phalanx
    any closely ranked crowd of people
  297. parable
    a short moral story
  298. citify
    accustom to urban ways
  299. dissipate
    cause to separate and go in different directions
  300. impudent
    improperly forward or bold
  301. mediate
    act between parties with a view to reconciling differences
  302. flux
    a state of uncertainty about what should be done
  303. tentative
    under terms not final or fully worked out or agreed upon
  304. bulwark
    an embankment built around a space for defensive purposes
  305. obstreperous
    noisily and stubbornly defiant
  306. repudiate
    refuse to acknowledge, ratify, or recognize as valid
  307. futility
    uselessness as a consequence of having no practical result
  308. reckoning
    problem solving that involves numbers or quantities
  309. reckon
    take account of
  310. preen
    pride or congratulate oneself for an achievement
  311. overweening
    unrestrained, especially with regard to feelings
  312. visceral
    coming from deep inward feelings rather than from reasoning
  313. caveat
    a warning against certain acts
  314. fiery
    characterized by intense emotion
  315. gratuitous
    unnecessary and unwarranted
  316. fulminate
    criticize severely
  317. pathology
    any deviation from a healthy or normal condition
  318. precocious
    characterized by exceptionally early development
  319. junket
    dessert made of sweetened milk coagulated with rennet
  320. palliative
    moderating pain or sorrow by making it easier to bear
  321. mire
    a soft wet area of low-lying land that sinks underfoot
  322. unravel
    become undone
  323. menagerie
    a collection of live animals for study or display
  324. disparate
    fundamentally different or distinct in quality or kind
  325. dogmatic
    pertaining to a code of beliefs accepted as authoritative
  326. nadir
    the lowest point of anything
  327. milieu
    the environmental condition
  328. psychosis
    severe mental disorder in which contact with reality is lost
  329. gusto
    vigorous and enthusiastic enjoyment
  330. limber
    easily bent
  331. knotty
    tangled in snarls
  332. metier
    an occupation for which you are especially well suited
  333. innuendo
    an indirect and usually malicious implication
  334. pomp
    ceremonial elegance and splendor
  335. benign
    not dangerous to health; not recurrent or progressive
  336. wean
    detach the affections of
  337. whiff
    a short light gust of air
  338. plucky
    showing courage
  339. decrepit
    lacking bodily or muscular strength or vitality
  340. scramble
    move hurriedly
  341. votary
    a devoted adherent of a cause or person or activity
  342. commensurate
    corresponding in size or degree or extent
  343. deploy
    use or distribute systematically or strategically
  344. opacity
    incomprehensibility resulting from obscurity of meaning
  345. forfeit
    lose the right to or lose by some error, offense, or crime
  346. footfall
    the sound of a step of someone walking
  347. unsolicited
    not asked for
  348. humdrum
    the quality of wearisome constancy and lack of variety
  349. tenuous
    lacking substance or significance
  350. intemperate
    excessive in behavior
  351. fugitive
    someone who flees from an uncongenial situation
  352. pique
    a sudden outburst of anger
  353. reprisal
    a retaliatory action against an enemy
  354. sequester
    set apart from others
  355. hoard
    save up as for future use
  356. hew
    strike with an axe; cut down, strike
  357. aria
    an elaborate song for solo voice
  358. incantation
    a ritual reciting of words believed to have a magical effect
  359. rejoinder
    a quick reply to a question or remark
  360. insular
    relating to or characteristic of or situated on an island
  361. eclectic
    selecting what seems best of various styles or ideas
  362. purge
    an abrupt or sudden removal of a person or group
  363. siege
    an action of an armed force that surrounds a fortified place
  364. condemnation
    an expression of strong disapproval
  365. cohort
    a company of companions or supporters
  366. recast
    select again, in a different role
  367. recalcitrant
    stubbornly resistant to authority or control
  368. expectorate
    clear out the chest and lungs
  369. clamber
    climb awkwardly, as if by scrambling
  370. indolence
    inactivity resulting from a dislike of work
  371. insolence
    the trait of being rude and impertinent
  372. tantalizing
    arousing desire or expectation for something unattainable
  373. subversion
    destroying someone's honesty or loyalty
  374. dictum
    an authoritative declaration
  375. retinue
    the group following and attending to some important person
  376. felicity
    pleasing and appropriate manner or style
  377. revelry
    unrestrained merrymaking
  378. grandiose
    impressive because of unnecessary largeness or magnificence
  379. eon
    the longest unit of geological time
  380. solemnity
    a trait of dignified seriousness
  381. reverie
    an abstracted state of absorption
  382. encomium
    a formal expression of praise
  383. extirpate
    destroy completely, as if down to the roots
  384. bluster
    be gusty, as of wind
  385. paraphrase
    express the same message in different words
  386. boon
    something that is desirable, favorable, or beneficial
  387. pathos
    a quality that arouses emotions, especially pity or sorrow
  388. quandary
    state of uncertainty in a choice between unfavorable options
  389. indelible
    not able to be forgotten, removed, or erased
  390. perpetuate
    cause to continue or prevail
  391. scion
    a descendent or heir
  392. opportune
    suitable or advantageous especially for a particular purpose
  393. ramshackle
    in poor or broken-down condition
  394. vestige
    an indication that something has been present
  395. flog
    beat with a whip, rod, or cane
  396. temper
    make more acceptable or suitable by adding something else
  397. plethora
    extreme excess
  398. exogenous
    derived or originating externally
  399. brouhaha
    a confused disturbance far greater than its cause merits
  400. surmount
    get on top of; deal with successfully
  401. polity
    shrewd or crafty management of public affairs
  402. disgruntled
    in a state of sulky dissatisfaction
  403. disband
    cause to break up or cease to function
  404. lout
    an awkward, foolish person
  405. unbecoming
    not in keeping with accepted standards of what is proper
  406. motif
    a recurrent element in a literary or artistic work
  407. barb
    an aggressive remark directed at a person
  408. kosher
    proper or legitimate
  409. primp
    dress or groom with elaborate care
  410. bristle
    a stiff hair
  411. trepidation
    a feeling of alarm or dread
  412. antidote
    a remedy that stops or controls the effects of a poison
  413. curmudgeon
    an irascible, cantankerous person full of stubborn ideas
  414. irascible
    quickly aroused to anger
  415. parsimonious
    excessively unwilling to spend
  416. frugal
    avoiding waste
  417. opprobrious
    expressing offensive reproach
  418. opprobrium
    a state of extreme dishonor
  419. esoteric
    understandable only by an enlightened inner circle
  420. licentious
    lacking moral discipline
  421. abstruse
    difficult to understand
  422. vent
    a hole for the escape of gas, air, or liquid
  423. ineffable
    defying expression or description
  424. swarthy
    naturally having skin of a dark color
  425. titillate
    stimulate or excite
  426. panache
    distinctive and stylish elegance
  427. connivance
    tacit approval of someone's wrongdoing
  428. node
    a connecting point at which several lines come together
  429. hovel
    small crude shelter used as a dwelling
  430. dispel
    force to go away
  431. rend
    tear or be torn violently
  432. chisel
    an edge tool with a flat steel blade with a cutting edge
  433. cranky
    easily irritated or annoyed
  434. febrile
    of or relating to or characterized by fever
  435. condign
    fitting or appropriate and deserved
  436. dissertation
    a treatise advancing a point of view resulting from research
  437. prognosis
    a prediction of the course of a disease
  438. inclement
    severe, of weather
  439. impeccable
    without error or flaw
  440. scald
    burn with a hot liquid or steam
  441. sanctuary
    a consecrated place where sacred objects are kept
  442. edict
    a legally binding command or decision
  443. stoutly
    in a resolute manner
  444. acrimonious
    marked by strong resentment or cynicism
  445. premiere
    be performed for the first time
  446. wade
    walk through relatively shallow water
  447. antic
    ludicrously odd
  448. sustenance
    the act of providing a means of subsistence or survival
  449. repugnance
    intense aversion
  450. hardy
    having rugged physical strength
  451. gruff
    blunt and unfriendly or stern
    Crusty
  452. regimen
    a systematic plan for therapy
  453. objectivity
    judgment based on observable phenomena
  454. sedentary
    requiring sitting or little activity
  455. scourge
    a person who inspires fear or dread
  456. romanticism
    impractical ideals and attitudes
  457. avant-garde
    radically new or original
  458. minimalist
    advocating the fewest possible reforms
  459. parochial
    narrowly restricted in outlook or scope
  460. empirical
    derived from experiment and observation rather than theory
    quackery
  461. exposition
    a systematic interpretation or explanation of a topic
  462. oblique
    not direct, explicit, or straightforward
  463. sentient
    consciously perceiving
    conscious, sense, awareness
  464. ethos
    the distinctive spirit of a culture or an era
  465. affront
    a deliberately offensive act
  466. litter
    rubbish carelessly dropped or left about
  467. rider
    a clause that is appended to a legislative bill
  468. haven
    a shelter serving as a place of safety or sanctuary
  469. chaplain
    a member of the clergy ministering to some institution
  470. chronicle
    record in order or make a historical record of
  471. ulterior
    coming at a subsequent time or stage
  472. invasive
    gradually intrusive without right or permission
  473. vindictive
    disposed to seek revenge or intended for revenge
  474. gainsay
    take exception to
    to challenge,to dispute
  475. rigor
    excessive sternness
  476. dross
    worthless or dangerous material that should be removed
  477. cadence
    the accent in a metrical foot of verse
  478. oaf
    an awkward, foolish person
  479. paroxysm
    a sudden uncontrollable attack
  480. exult
    feel extreme happiness or elation
  481. contagion
    an incident in which an infectious disease is transmitted
  482. pert
    characterized by a lightly saucy or impudent quality
  483. levity
    a manner lacking seriousness
  484. witless
    lacking sense or understanding or judgment
  485. despair
    a state in which all hope is lost or absent
  486. mortification
    an instance in which you are caused to lose your prestige
  487. intractable
    difficult to manage or mold
  488. detract
    take away a part from; diminish
  489. mogul
    a very wealthy or powerful businessperson
  490. gripe
    complain
  491. mercurial
    liable to sudden unpredictable change
  492. fractious
    stubbornly resistant to authority or control
  493. schism
    division of a group into opposing factions
  494. linger
    remain present although waning or gradually dying
  495. avenge
    take action in return for a perceived wrong
  496. quaint
    very strange or unusual
  497. arbitrary
    based on or subject to individual discretion or preference
  498. conceptualize
    have the idea for
  499. domesticated
    converted or adapted to use in the home
  500. fitful
    occurring in spells and often abruptly
Created on Sun Sep 29 06:42:18 EDT 2013 (updated Fri Oct 11 13:06:14 EDT 2013)

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