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  1. odium
    hate coupled with disgust
  2. lofty
    of imposing height; especially standing out above others
  3. vagabond
    a wanderer with no established residence or means of support
  4. profane
    grossly irreverent toward what is held to be sacred
  5. bourgeois
    being of the property-owning class
  6. redolent
    having a strong pleasant odor
  7. refractory
    stubbornly resistant to authority or control
  8. reprieve
    postpone the punishment of a convicted criminal
  9. quarry
    animal hunted or caught for food
  10. indisposed
    somewhat ill or prone to illness
  11. surreptitious
    marked by quiet and caution and secrecy
  12. quarry
    animal hunted or caught for food
  13. countenance
    the appearance conveyed by a person's face
  14. yoke
    a wooden frame across the shoulders for carrying buckets
  15. vagabond
    a wanderer with no established residence or means of support
  16. rug
    floor covering consisting of a piece of thick heavy fabric
  17. abandon
    forsake; leave behind
  18. tact
    consideration in dealing with others
  19. solemn
    dignified and somber in manner or character
  20. vacant
    not containing anyone or anything; unfilled or unoccupied
  21. hardship
    something difficult to endure
  22. gallant
    having or displaying great dignity or nobility
  23. anecdote
    short account of an incident
  24. cot
    a small bed that folds up for storage or transport
  25. unaccustomed
    not habituated to; unfamiliar with
  26. corpse
    the dead body of a human being
  27. conceal
    prevent from being seen or discovered
  28. dismal
    causing dejection
  29. frigid
    extremely cold
  30. inhabit
    live in; be a resident of
  31. numb
    lacking sensation
  32. peril
    a state of danger involving risk
  33. recline
    move the upper body backwards and down
  34. shriek
    sharp piercing cry
  35. sinister
    wicked, evil, or dishonorable
  36. tempt
    dispose, incline, or entice to
  37. wager
    the act of gambling
  38. shack
    small crude shelter used as a dwelling
  39. scarce
    deficient in quantity or number compared with the demand
  40. blend
    mix together different elements
  41. devise
    arrange by systematic planning and united effort
  42. strike
    deliver a sharp blow, as with the hand, fist, or weapon
  43. quarrel
    an angry dispute
  44. vapor
    a visible suspension in the air of particles of a substance
  45. villain
    someone who does evil deliberately
  46. dense
    having high compaction or concentration
  47. enormous
    extraordinarily large in size or extent or degree
  48. vanish
    become invisible or unnoticeable
  49. aggravate
    make worse
  50. rural
    living in or characteristic of farming or country life
  51. burden
    weight to be carried or borne
  52. debate
    a discussion with reasons for and against some proposal
  53. evade
    avoid or try to avoid fulfilling, answering, or performing
  54. probe
    an exploratory action or expedition
  55. reform
    make changes for improvement to remove abuse and injustices
  56. neglect
    leave undone or leave out
  57. deceive
    cause someone to believe an untruth
  58. thorough
    painstakingly careful and accurate
  59. comprehensive
    including all or everything
  60. defraud
    deprive of by deceit
  61. breed
    cause to procreate (animals)
  62. brake
    a restraint used to slow or stop a vehicle
  63. nourish
    provide with sustenance
  64. treat
    apply a process to with the aim of preparing for a purpose
  65. threat
    declaration of an intention to inflict harm on another
  66. knight
    a person of noble birth trained to arms and chivalry
  67. consent
    give an affirmative reply to; respond favorably to
  68. preserve
    keep in safety and protect from harm, loss, or destruction
  69. denounce
    speak out against
  70. torrent
    an overwhelming number or amount
  71. molest
    harass or assault sexually; make indecent advances to
  72. gloomy
    depressingly dark
  73. unforeseen
    not anticipated
  74. mediocre
    moderate to inferior in quality
  75. prominent
    conspicuous in position or importance
  76. bulky
    of large size for its weight
  77. disparate
    fundamentally different or distinct in quality or kind
  78. implication
    something that is inferred
  79. soothe
    cause to feel better
  80. rural
    living in or characteristic of farming or country life
  81. ambassador
    a diplomat of the highest rank
  82. odometer
    instrument in a vehicle that measures the distance traveled
  83. impartially
    in an impartial manner
  84. constitution
    the act of forming or establishing something
  85. vicinity
    a surrounding or nearby region
  86. rage
    a feeling of intense anger
  87. excel
    distinguish oneself
  88. mount
    go up, advance, or increase
  89. dread
    fearful expectation or anticipation
  90. menace
    something that is a source of danger
  91. tendency
    an inclination to do something
  92. victorious
    having won
  93. numerous
    amounting to a large indefinite number
  94. soliloquy
    speech you make to yourself
  95. solitary
    not growing or living in groups or colonies
  96. glimpse
    a brief or incomplete view
  97. absurd
    inconsistent with reason or logic or common sense
  98. ignite
    cause to start burning
  99. abolish
    do away with
  100. pollute
    contaminate; make impure
  101. reveal
    make visible
  102. prohibit
    command against
  103. adequate
    having the requisite qualities or resources to meet a task
  104. famine
    a severe shortage of food resulting in starvation and death
  105. revive
    cause to regain consciousness
  106. commence
    set in motion, cause to start
  107. observant
    quick to notice; showing quick and keen perception
  108. vessel
    an object used as a container, especially for liquids
  109. persist
    refuse to stop
  110. hazy
    filled or abounding with fog or mist
  111. gleam
    a flash of light
  112. rival
    the contestant you hope to defeat
  113. brutal
    resembling a beast; showing lack of human sensibility
  114. opponent
    someone who offers resistance
  115. pedestrian
    a person who travels by foot
  116. nimble
    moving quickly and lightly
  117. reckless
    marked by defiant disregard for danger or consequences
  118. horrid
    grossly offensive to decency or morality
  119. rave
    talk in a noisy, excited, or declamatory manner
  120. economical
    using the minimum of time or resources for effectiveness
  121. lubricate
    make slippery or smooth
  122. ingenious
    showing inventiveness and skill
  123. harvest
    the gathering of a ripened crop
  124. abundant
    present in great quantity
  125. uneasy
    causing or fraught with or showing anxiety
  126. morsel
    a small amount of solid food; a mouthful
  127. quota
    a prescribed number
  128. ban
    prohibit especially by law or social pressure
  129. emerge
    come out into view, as from concealment
  130. jagged
    having a sharply uneven surface or outline
  131. linger
    remain present although waning or gradually dying
  132. ambush
    the act of hiding and waiting to make a surprise attack
  133. crafty
    marked by skill in deception
  134. defiant
    boldly resisting authority or an opposing force
  135. vigor
    forceful exertion
  136. perish
    pass from physical life
  137. captive
    a person who is confined; especially a prisoner of war
  138. prosper
    make steady progress
  139. devour
    eat immoderately
  140. ambitious
    having a strong desire for success or achievement
  141. confine
    place limits on
  142. indigenous
    originating where it is found
  143. venue
    the scene of any event or action
  144. nifty
    very good
  145. hail
    precipitation of ice pellets
  146. prodigy
    an unusually gifted or intelligent person
  147. ambivalent
    uncertain or unable to decide about what course to follow
  148. envy
    a desire to have something that is possessed by another
  149. defective
    having a flaw
  150. intellectual
    of or associated with or requiring the use of the mind
  151. eccentric
    conspicuously or grossly unconventional or unusual
  152. denigration
    an abusive attack on a person's character or good name
  153. collate
    assemble in proper sequence
  154. corporal
    affecting the body as opposed to the mind or spirit
  155. mist
    a thin fog with condensation near the ground
  156. outstrip
    go far ahead of
  157. delude
    be dishonest with
  158. warden
    the chief official in charge of a prison
  159. justice
    the quality of being fair, reasonable, or impartial
  160. delinquent
    a young offender
  161. deprive
    take away
  162. homicide
    the killing of a human being by another human being
  163. beneficiary
    the recipient of funds or other advantages
  164. reptile
    a cold-blooded vertebrate including snakes and lizards
  165. proceed
    move ahead; travel onward in time or space
  166. precaution
    a measure taken in advance to ward off impending danger
  167. fierce
    marked by extreme and violent energy
  168. detest
    dislike intensely
  169. sneer
    a facial expression of contempt or scorn
  170. scowl
    frown with displeasure
  171. vermin
    any of various small animals or insects that are pests
  172. wail
    a cry of sorrow and grief
  173. trifle
    a detail that is considered insignificant
  174. matrimony
    state of being a married couple voluntarily joined for life
  175. squander
    spend thoughtlessly; throw away
  176. fugitive
    someone who is sought by law officers
  177. calamity
    an event resulting in great loss and misfortune
  178. prosecute
    conduct legal proceedings against a defendant
  179. bigamy
    the offense of marrying someone while you have a spouse
  180. compel
    force somebody to do something
  181. awkward
    lacking grace or skill in manner or movement or performance
  182. venture
    an undertaking with an uncertain outcome
  183. quench
    satisfy, as thirst
  184. betray
    deliver to an enemy by treachery
  185. utter
    without qualification
  186. pacify
    ease the anger, agitation, or strong emotion of
  187. beckon
    summon with a wave, nod, or some other gesture
  188. disrupt
    make a break in
  189. feeble
    pathetically lacking in force or effectiveness
  190. cease
    put an end to a state or an activity
  191. thrifty
    mindful of the future in spending money
  192. miserly
    characterized by or indicative of lack of generosity
  193. attainment
    the act of achieving an aim
  194. compulsory
    required by rule
  195. foster
    providing nurture though not related by blood or legal ties
  196. pest
    a persistently annoying person
  197. bait
    something used to lure fish or other animals
  198. elusive
    skillful at evading capture
  199. dismiss
    stop associating with
  200. remedy
    a medicine or therapy that cures disease or relieves pain
  201. outrageous
    greatly exceeding bounds of reason or moderation
  202. potent
    having or wielding force or authority
  203. outlaw
    a criminal, especially one on the run from police
  204. disclose
    expose to view as by removing a cover
  205. excessive
    beyond normal limits
  206. culprit
    someone or something responsible for harm or wrongdoing
  207. juvenile
    of or relating to children or young people
  208. toil
    work hard
  209. blunder
    an embarrassing mistake
  210. daze
    confusion characterized by lack of clarity
  211. mourn
    feel sadness
  212. subside
    wear off or die down
  213. maim
    injure or wound seriously and leave permanent disfiguration
  214. commend
    present as worthy of regard, kindness, or confidence
  215. exempt
    freed from or not subject to an obligation or liability
  216. vain
    having an exaggerated sense of self-importance
  217. depict
    give a description of
  218. mortal
    subject to death
  219. novel
    an extended fictional work in prose
  220. novel
    an extended fictional work in prose
  221. appoint
    assign a duty, responsibility, or obligation to
  222. appoint
    assign a duty, responsibility, or obligation to
  223. quote
    repeat a passage from
  224. verse
    literature in metrical form
  225. roam
    move about aimlessly or without any destination
  226. commuter
    someone who travels regularly to and from work
  227. idol
    a material effigy that is worshipped
  228. patriotic
    inspired by love for your country
  229. dispute
    the act of coming into conflict
  230. valor
    courage when facing danger
  231. valor
    courage when facing danger
  232. lunatic
    an insane person
  233. vein
    a blood vessel that carries blood toward the heart
  234. fertile
    capable of reproducing
  235. patent
    a document granting an inventor sole rights to an invention
  236. stem
    cylinder forming a long narrow part of something
  237. erect
    upright in position or posture
  238. perennial
    lasting an indefinitely long time
  239. daisy
    any of numerous composite plants having flower heads with well-developed ray flowers usually arranged in a single whorl
  240. ointment
    skin cream that has a soothing, moisturizing effect
  241. accrual
    a gain or increase in something over time
  242. divulge
    make known to the public information previously kept secret
  243. premise
    a statement that is held to be true
  244. detain
    cause to be slowed down or delayed
  245. badge
    an emblem that signifies your status
  246. trivial
    (informal) small and of little importance
  247. ailment
    an often persistent bodily disorder or disease
  248. reciprocal
    concerning each of two or more persons or things
  249. dismissive
    showing indifference or disregard
  250. arthritis
    inflammation of a joint or joints
  251. obscure
    not clearly understood or expressed
  252. distress
    a state of adversity
  253. diminish
    decrease in size, extent, or range
  254. flee
    run away quickly
  255. vulnerable
    capable of being wounded or hurt
  256. signify
    denote or connote
  257. mythology
    the body of stories associated with a culture or institution
  258. torment
    intense feelings of suffering; acute mental or physical pain
  259. torment
    intense feelings of suffering; acute mental or physical pain
  260. prejudice
    a partiality preventing objective consideration of an issue
  261. shrill
    having or emitting a high-pitched and sharp tone or tones
  262. witty
    demonstrating striking cleverness and humor
  263. hinder
    be an obstacle to
  264. mumble
    talk indistinctly; usually in a low voice
  265. wad
    a small mass of soft material
  266. retain
    secure and keep for possible future use or application
  267. precede
    be earlier in time
  268. adolescent
    a person who is older than 12 but younger than 20
  269. spontaneous
    said or done without having been planned in advance
  270. vaccinate
    produce immunity in by inoculation
  271. untidy
    not neat and tidy
  272. utensil
    an implement for practical use
  273. temperate
    not extreme
  274. elevate
    raise from a lower to a higher position
  275. discard
    anything that is cast aside
  276. soar
    rise rapidly
  277. stationary
    not capable of being moved
  278. stationary
    not capable of being moved
  279. hasty
    excessively quick
  280. scorch
    burn slightly and superficially so as to affect color
  281. tempest
    a violent commotion or disturbance
  282. redeem
    exchange or buy back for money; under threat
  283. refrain
    resist doing something
  284. narcotic
    a drug that produces numbness or stupor
  285. dodge
    a quick evasive movement
  286. inevitably
    in such a manner as could not be otherwise
  287. steer
    be a guiding or motivating force or drive
  288. tailor
    a person whose occupation is making and altering garments
  289. forge
    create by hammering
  290. imitate
    reproduce someone's behavior or looks
  291. dominate
    be in control
  292. ancestry
    the lineage of an individual
  293. scatter
    cause to separate and go in different directions
  294. feat
    a notable achievement
  295. pace
    the relative speed of progress or change
  296. irrigate
    supply with water, as with channels or ditches or streams
  297. drench
    cover with liquid; pour liquid onto
  298. swarm
    a group of many things in the air or on the ground
  299. wobble
    move sideways or in an unsteady way
  300. tumult
    a state of commotion and noise and confusion
  301. kneel
    rest one's weight on one's knees
  302. dejected
    affected or marked by low spirits
  303. obedient
    dutifully complying with the commands of those in authority
  304. recede
    pull back or move away or backward
  305. recede
    pull back or move away or backward
  306. tyrant
    a cruel and oppressive dictator
  307. verdict
    findings of a jury on issues submitted to it for decision
  308. unearth
    recover through digging
  309. coincide
    happen simultaneously
  310. debtor
    a person who owes a creditor
  311. legible
    capable of being read or deciphered
  312. contagious
    (of disease) capable of being spread by infection
  313. clergy
    the entire class of religious officials
  314. customary
    commonly used or practiced
  315. scald
    burn with a hot liquid or steam
  316. obesity
    the condition of being excessively overweight
  317. obesity
    the condition of being excessively overweight
  318. ventilate
    furnish with an opening to allow air to circulate or escape
  319. jeopardize
    pose a threat to; present a danger to
  320. pension
    regular payment to allow a person to subsist without working
  321. vital
    performing an essential function in the living body
  322. municipal
    relating to a self-governing district
  323. complacent
    contented to a fault with oneself or one's actions
  324. wasp
    a flying insect with a narrow waist and smooth body
  325. wasp
    a flying insect with a narrow waist and smooth body
  326. rehabilitate
    restore someone to a good state of health or reputation
  327. parole
    a conditional release from imprisonment
  328. multitude
    a large indefinite number
  329. upholstery
    covering on a piece of furniture
  330. ponder
    reflect deeply on a subject
  331. drastic
    forceful and extreme and rigorous
  332. endure
    undergo or be subjected to
  333. snub
    refuse to acknowledge
  334. ballot
    a document listing the alternatives that is used in voting
  335. amend
    make revisions to
  336. wharf
    a platform from the shore that provides access to ships
  337. wrath
    intense anger
  338. yolk
    material of an egg stored for the nutrition of an embryo
  339. yield
    give or supply
  340. yield
    give or supply
  341. vigil
    a purposeful surveillance to guard or observe
  342. vigil
    a purposeful surveillance to guard or observe
  343. venom
    toxin secreted by animals
  344. surge
    rise and move, as in waves or billows
  345. usurp
    seize and take control without authority
  346. sergeant
    a noncommissioned officer ranking above a corporal
  347. rue
    feel sorry for; be contrite about
  348. scissors
    an edge tool having two crossed pivoting blades
  349. senile
    mentally or physically infirm with age
  350. raze
    tear down so as to make flat with the ground
  351. possession
    anything owned
  352. perceive
    become aware of through the senses
  353. pamphlet
    a small book usually having a paper cover
  354. medieval
    relating to or belonging to the Middle Ages
  355. lax
    without rigor or strictness
  356. laudable
    worthy of high praise
  357. irate
    feeling or showing extreme anger
  358. irate
    feeling or showing extreme anger
  359. hoard
    a secret store of valuables or money
  360. praise
    an expression of approval and commendation
  361. disposal
    the act or means of getting rid of something
  362. rectify
    make right or correct
  363. overwhelming
    very intense
  364. deficit
    an amount that is less than expected or required
  365. assess
    estimate the nature, quality, ability or significance of
  366. hoard
    a secret store of valuables or money
  367. praise
    an expression of approval and commendation
  368. divulge
    make known to the public information previously kept secret
  369. premise
    a statement that is held to be true
  370. intense
    possessing a distinctive feature to a heightened degree
  371. pillar
    a vertical cylindrical structure supporting a structure
  372. laterality
    localization of function on either the right or left sides of the brain
  373. expedition
    an organized group of people undertaking a journey
  374. relevant
    having a bearing on or connection with the subject at issue
  375. admittance
    the act of admitting someone to enter
  376. tolerate
    put up with something or somebody unpleasant
  377. dormitory
    a large sleeping room containing several beds
  378. enervate
    weaken physically, mentally, or morally
  379. overlook
    have a view of something from above
  380. trek
    any long and difficult trip
  381. itinerary
    an established line of travel or access
  382. transcend
    go beyond the scope or limits of
  383. bitterness
    the taste experience when quinine or coffee is taken into the mouth
  384. literacy
    the ability to read and write
  385. expose
    make visible or apparent
  386. respiration
    a single complete act of breathing in and out
  387. xylem
    plant tissue that conducts water and dissolved nutrients
  388. diffuse
    spread out; not concentrated in one place
  389. equation
    a mathematical statement that two expressions are the same
  390. decompose
    break down
  391. successively
    in proper order or sequence
  392. bequeath
    leave or give, especially by will after one's death
  393. bequeath
    leave or give, especially by will after one's death
  394. contribute
    give, provide, or supply something
  395. designate
    design or destine
  396. literature
    writings in a particular style on a particular subject
  397. recipient
    a person to whom something is sent, given, or awarded
  398. fancy
    not plain; decorative or ornamented
  399. advocate
    a person who pleads for a person, cause, or idea
  400. ancient
    belonging to times long past
  401. gradually
    in a gradual manner
  402. umber
    an earth pigment
  403. stretch
    extend one's limbs or muscles, or the entire body
  404. sluggish
    moving slowly
  405. impelling
    markedly effective as if by emotional pressure
  406. impinge
    infringe upon
  407. intricate
    having many complexly arranged elements; elaborate
  408. fringe
    an ornamental border of short lengths of hanging threads
  409. fluctuation
    an instance of change
  410. expenditure
    the act of spending money for goods or services
  411. expenditure
    the act of spending money for goods or services
  412. reconciliation
    the reestablishment of cordial relations
  413. competence
    the quality of being adequately or well qualified
  414. acquisition
    something gained
  415. recruit
    cause to assemble or enlist in the military
  416. reinforce
    strengthen and support
  417. champion
    someone who has won first place in a competition
  418. proactive
    causing something to happen rather than waiting to respond
  419. empathy
    understanding and entering into another's feelings
  420. appraisal
    the classification of something with respect to its worth
  421. depict
    give a description of
  422. interim
    the time between one event, process, or period and another
  423. reconcile
    come to terms
  424. proprietary
    protected by trademark or patent or copyright
  425. discrete
    constituting a separate entity or part
  426. entail
    have as a logical consequence
  427. contingency
    the state of being dependent on something
  428. rigor
    excessive sternness
  429. subsidiary
    functioning in a supporting capacity
  430. affinity
    a natural attraction or feeling of kinship
  431. affinity
    a natural attraction or feeling of kinship
  432. consensus
    agreement in the judgment reached by a group as a whole
  433. appose
    place side by side or in close proximity
  434. lateral
    situated at or extending to the side
  435. impose
    charge and collect payment
  436. provision
    the activity of supplying something
  437. imprecision
    the quality of lacking precision
  438. incur
    make oneself subject to
  439. depreciation
    a decrease in price or value
  440. depreciation
    a decrease in price or value
  441. depreciation
    a decrease in price or value
  442. compromise
    an accommodation in which both sides make concessions
  443. statistical
    of or relating to the interpretation of quantitative data
  444. compromise
    an accommodation in which both sides make concessions
  445. refine
    reduce to a pure state
  446. sanity
    normal or sound powers of mind
  447. flee
    run away quickly
  448. visage
    the human face
  449. bald
    lacking hair on all or most of the scalp
  450. obligation
    the state of being bound to do or pay something
  451. endeavor
    attempt by employing effort
  452. monument
    a structure erected to commemorate persons or events
  453. compliance
    the act of submitting, usually surrendering power to another
  454. perceive
    become aware of through the senses
  455. detract
    take away a part from; diminish
  456. oversight
    an unintentional omission from failure to notice something
  457. substantial
    real; having a material or factual existence
  458. competent
    properly or sufficiently qualified, capable, or efficient
  459. imitate
    reproduce someone's behavior or looks
  460. tenant
    someone who pays rent to use property owned by someone else
  461. damp
    slightly wet
  462. musty
    covered with or smelling of mold
  463. correlate
    bear a reciprocal or mutual relation
  464. provisional
    under terms not final or fully worked out or agreed upon
  465. splendid
    characterized by grandeur
  466. splendid
    characterized by grandeur
  467. dignify
    confer honor upon
  468. consensus
    agreement in the judgment reached by a group as a whole
  469. elicit
    call forth, as an emotion, feeling, or response
  470. correlate
    bear a reciprocal or mutual relation
  471. correlate
    bear a reciprocal or mutual relation
  472. scrappy
    full of fighting spirit
  473. bellow
    make a loud noise, as of an animal
  474. inflation
    the act of filling something with air
  475. retarded
    relatively slow in mental, emotional or physical development
  476. tranquilizer
    a drug used to reduce stress or tension without reducing mental clarity
  477. beam
    a long thick piece of material used in construction
  478. dividend
    a number to be divided by another number
  479. helm
    steering mechanism for a vessel
  480. conventional
    following accepted customs and proprieties
  481. perpetrator
    someone who commits wrongdoing
  482. uphold
    stand up for; stick up for; of causes, principles, or ideals
  483. omen
    a sign of a thing about to happen
  484. weight down
    weight down with a load
  485. contrive
    make or work out a plan for; devise
  486. dampen
    lessen in force or effect
  487. provoke
    provide the needed stimulus for
  488. leverage
    the mechanical advantage gained by a machine on a fulcrum
  489. stifle
    impair the respiration of or obstruct the air passage of
  490. dismiss
    stop associating with
  491. put up
    place so as to be noticed
  492. superficial
    of, affecting, or being on or near the surface
  493. clot
    a lump of material formed from the content of a liquid
  494. throttle
    a valve that regulates the supply of fuel to the engine
  495. bootless
    unproductive of success
  496. lapse
    drop to a lower level, as in one's morals or standards
  497. elude
    escape, either physically or mentally
  498. acquainted
    having fair knowledge of
  499. amnesty
    a warrant granting release from punishment for an offense
  500. confine
    place limits on
Created on Sat Oct 12 09:45:09 EDT 2013 (updated Sun Nov 02 01:25:54 EST 2014)

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