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Abraham F. (Iran)
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  1. vain
    having an exaggerated sense of self-importance
  2. virtue
    the quality of doing what is right
  3. urge
    urge or force in an indicated direction
  4. weather
    atmospheric conditions such as temperature and precipitation
  5. weary
    physically and mentally fatigued
  6. ward
    a person who is under the protection of another
  7. vision
    the ability to see
  8. venture
    an undertaking with an uncertain outcome
  9. wake
    stop sleeping
  10. universal
    applicable to or common to all members of a group or set
  11. wholly
    to the full or entire extent
  12. wage
    payment for work
  13. uniform
    clothing of distinctive design worn by members of a group
  14. version
    something a little different from others of the same type
  15. vigor
    forceful exertion
  16. weigh
    have a certain heft
  17. vital
    performing an essential function in the living body
  18. wretched
    deserving or inciting pity
  19. wooden
    made or consisting of or employing wood
  20. utmost
    highest in extent or degree
  21. violate
    fail to agree with; go against
  22. vigorous
    characterized by forceful and energetic action or activity
  23. wherever
    where in the world
  24. wrath
    intense anger
  25. vivid
    having striking color
  26. variable
    something that is likely to change
  27. warrant
    formal and explicit approval
  28. valid
    well grounded in logic or truth or having legal force
  29. vulgar
    of or associated with the great masses of people
  30. vex
    disturb, especially by minor irritations
  31. upright
    in a vertical position; not sloping
  32. virtual
    being actually such in almost every respect
  33. unnecessary
    not needed
  34. variation
    the process of being or becoming different
  35. wax
    substance solid at normal temperature and insoluble in water
  36. venerate
    regard with feelings of respect and reverence
  37. urgent
    compelling immediate action
  38. wretch
    someone you feel sorry for
  39. vent
    a hole for the escape of gas, air, or liquid
  40. unique
    the single one of its kind
  41. urban
    relating to a city or densely populated area
  42. wither
    lose freshness, vigor, or vitality
  43. vacate
    leave behind empty; move out of
  44. vehement
    marked by extreme intensity of emotions or convictions
  45. vile
    morally reprehensible
  46. wholesome
    characteristic of physical or moral well-being
  47. utility
    the quality of being of practical use
  48. wrinkle
    a slight depression in the smoothness of a surface
  49. venerable
    profoundly honored
  50. violation
    an act that disregards an agreement or a right
  51. unnatural
    not in accordance with or determined by nature
  52. wring
    a twisting squeeze
  53. waver
    pause or hold back in uncertainty or unwillingness
  54. verily
    in truth; certainly
  55. wistful
    showing pensive sadness
  56. usage
    the act of employing
  57. valiant
    having or showing heroism or courage
  58. verge
    the limit beyond which something happens or changes
  59. vegetate
    produce plant life
  60. woo
    seek someone's favor
  61. vigilant
    carefully observant or attentive
  62. wary
    marked by keen caution and watchful prudence
  63. yoke
    a wooden frame across the shoulders for carrying buckets
  64. vicar
    a Catholic priest who acts for a higher-ranking clergyman
  65. vertical
    at right angles to the plane of the horizon or a base line
  66. zealous
    marked by active interest and enthusiasm
  67. wee
    a short time
  68. vegetation
    the process of growth in plants
  69. usurp
    seize and take control without authority
  70. verify
    confirm the truth of
  71. writ
    a legal document issued by a court or judicial officer
  72. wanton
    a lewd or immoral person
  73. vulnerable
    capable of being wounded or hurt
  74. weird
    strikingly odd or unusual
  75. vale
    a valley
  76. warlike
    disposed to warfare or hard-line policies
  77. vie
    compete for something
  78. vie
    compete for something
  79. vindicate
    show to be right by providing justification or proof
  80. uproar
    a state of commotion and noise and confusion
  81. vitality
    the property of being able to survive and grow
  82. unlimited
    having no limits in range or scope
  83. waistcoat
    a sleeveless garment worn under a jacket and over a shirt
  84. wield
    handle effectively
  85. volley
    rapid simultaneous discharge of firearms
  86. visual
    relating to or using sight
  87. wag
    a movement from side to side
  88. whine
    a complaint uttered in a plaintive way
  89. vanquish
    defeat in a competition, race, or conflict
  90. yarn
    a fine cord of twisted fibers used in sewing and weaving
  91. writhe
    move in a twisting or contorted motion
  92. virus
    infectious agent that replicates itself within living hosts
  93. wile
    the use of tricks to deceive someone
  94. wane
    a gradual decline (in size or strength or power or number)
  95. unprecedented
    novel; having no earlier occurrence
  96. viceroy
    governor who rules as the representative of a sovereign
  97. unspeakable
    defying expression or description
  98. velocity
    distance traveled per unit time in one direction
  99. variant
    something a little different from others of the same type
  100. vivacity
    high spirits and animation
  101. veto
    a vote that blocks a decision
  102. yen
    the basic unit of money in Japan
  103. venom
    toxin secreted by animals
  104. visage
    the human face
  105. valor
    courage when facing danger
  106. vigilance
    the process of paying close and continuous attention
  107. veritable
    not counterfeit or copied
  108. unsettle
    cause to feel nervous, anxious, or upset
  109. volatile
    liable to lead to sudden change or violence
  110. vincible
    susceptible to being defeated
  111. wan
    pale, as of a person's complexion
  112. viscount
    a British peer who ranks below an earl and above a baron
  113. vista
    the visual percept of a region
  114. vassal
    a person who owes allegiance and service to a feudal lord
  115. whimsical
    determined by chance or impulse rather than by necessity
  116. warp
    bend or twist out of shape
  117. witchcraft
    the art of sorcery
  118. ventilate
    furnish with an opening to allow air to circulate or escape
  119. vagabond
    a wanderer with no established residence or means of support
  120. unwise
    showing or resulting from lack of judgment or wisdom
  121. vouchsafe
    grant in a condescending manner
  122. vogue
    a current state of general acceptance and use
  123. unify
    join or combine
  124. whereabouts
    the general location of someone or something
  125. unlawful
    not conforming to legality, moral law, or social convention
  126. vehemently
    in a forceful manner
  127. wince
    draw back, as with fear or pain
  128. vehemence
    intensity or forcefulness of expression
  129. varnish
    a coating that provides a hard, lustrous finish to a surface
  130. wrest
    obtain by seizing forcibly or violently, also metaphorically
  131. waft
    a long flag; often tapering
  132. wrangle
    quarrel noisily, angrily, or disruptively
  133. vindictive
    disposed to seek revenge or intended for revenge
  134. vindictive
    disposed to seek revenge or intended for revenge
  135. uniformity
    the quality of lacking diversity or variation
  136. vulture
    a large diurnal bird of prey feeding chiefly on carrion
  137. veneration
    a feeling of profound respect for someone or something
  138. vestige
    an indication that something has been present
  139. yore
    time long past
  140. vacuum
    an empty area or space
  141. wade
    walk through relatively shallow water
  142. zest
    a tart spicy quality
  143. uppermost
    at or nearest to the top
  144. visionary
    a person with unusual powers of foresight
  145. workmanship
    skill in an occupation or trade
  146. warble
    sing or play with trills
  147. wretchedness
    a state of ill-being due to affliction or misfortune
  148. unfavorable
    not favorable
  149. waive
    do without or cease to hold or adhere to
  150. unwonted
    out of the ordinary
  151. vouch
    give personal assurance; guarantee
  152. venison
    meat from a deer used as food
  153. venue
    the scene of any event or action
  154. unutterable
    too sacred to be uttered
  155. wintry
    characteristic of or occurring in the coldest season
  156. vigil
    a purposeful surveillance to guard or observe
  157. versatile
    having great diversity or variety
  158. urgency
    an earnest and insistent necessity
  159. wily
    marked by skill in deception
  160. upheave
    lift forcefully from beneath
  161. vicissitude
    a variation in circumstances or fortune
  162. vicissitude
    a variation in circumstances or fortune
  163. unravel
    become or cause to become undone by separating the fibers of
  164. well-to-do
    in fortunate circumstances financially; moderately rich
  165. vagrant
    a wanderer with no established residence or means of support
  166. variance
    the quality of being subject to change
  167. veer
    turn sharply; change direction abruptly
  168. wearisome
    so lacking in interest as to cause mental fatigue
  169. victuals
    a source of food or nourishment
  170. voluptuous
    displaying luxury and furnishing gratification to the senses
  171. zenith
    the highest point of something
  172. voluble
    marked by a ready flow of speech
  173. yeoman
    a free man who cultivates his own land
  174. wend
    direct one's course or way
  175. veracity
    unwillingness to tell lies
  176. unison
    the state of corresponding exactly
  177. unison
    the state of corresponding exactly
  178. unwitting
    not aware or knowing
  179. vendor
    someone who exchanges goods or services for money
  180. volition
    the act of making a choice
  181. untimely
    badly scheduled
  182. wry
    humorously sarcastic or mocking
  183. Unitarian
    adherent of Unitarianism
  184. upbraid
    express criticism towards
  185. well-bred
    of good upbringing
  186. upheaval
    a violent disturbance
  187. voluminous
    large in capacity or bulk
  188. verdant
    characterized by abundance of vegetation and green foliage
  189. unruly
    unable to be governed or controlled
  190. vulgarity
    the quality of lacking taste and refinement
  191. unseemly
    not in keeping with accepted standards of what is proper
  192. vermin
    any of various small animals or insects that are pests
  193. warranty
    written assurance that a product or service will be provided
  194. urchin
    a poor and often mischievous city child
  195. vaccinate
    produce immunity in by inoculation
  196. wallow
    roll around
  197. wean
    gradually deprive of mother's milk
  198. vampire
    a corpse rising at night to drink the blood of the living
  199. welt
    a raised mark on the skin
  200. wreak
    cause to happen or to occur as a consequence
  201. virulent
    extremely poisonous or injurious; producing venom
  202. weal
    a raised mark on the skin
  203. vanguard
    the leading units moving at the head of an army
  204. vantage
    place or situation affording some benefit
  205. usurpation
    wrongfully seizing and holding by force
  206. wiry
    lean but strong
  207. virile
    characteristic of a man
  208. vernacular
    the everyday speech of the people
  209. vaudeville
    a genre of variety show with songs, comic acts, etc.
  210. vestment
    a gown worn by the clergy
  211. urbane
    showing a high degree of refinement
  212. vibrant
    vigorous and animated
  213. variegate
    make something more diverse and varied
  214. vivacious
    vigorous and animated
  215. vertebrate
    animals having a bony or cartilaginous skeleton
  216. unobtrusive
    not undesirably noticeable
  217. viper
    a venomous Old World snake
  218. votary
    a priest or priestess in a non-Christian religion or cult
  219. uproot
    move forcibly from a homeland into a new foreign environment
  220. workingman
    an employee who performs manual or industrial labor
  221. unequivocal
    admitting of no doubt or misunderstanding
  222. vacillate
    be undecided about something
  223. variegated
    having an assortment of colors
  224. verity
    conformity to reality or actuality
  225. vortex
    a powerful circular current of water
  226. vagary
    an unexpected and inexplicable change in something
  227. viand
    a choice or delicious dish
  228. usury
    the act of lending money at an exorbitant rate of interest
  229. validate
    confirm the legal force of
  230. viable
    capable of life or normal growth and development
  231. whet
    sharpen by rubbing
  232. unwieldy
    difficult to use or handle because of size or weight
  233. vexatious
    causing irritation or annoyance
  234. winsome
    charming in a childlike or naive way
  235. untoward
    not in keeping with accepted standards of what is proper
  236. waif
    a homeless child especially one forsaken or orphaned
  237. virtuoso
    someone who is dazzlingly skilled in any field
  238. vociferous
    conspicuously and offensively loud
  239. wheedle
    influence or urge by gentle urging, caressing, or flattering
  240. untenable
    incapable of being defended or justified
  241. vegetarian
    someone who eats no meat or fish
  242. ungainly
    lacking grace in movement or posture
  243. welter
    a confused multitude of things
  244. voracious
    devouring or craving food in great quantities
  245. unkempt
    not properly maintained or cared for
  246. waylay
    wait in hiding to attack
  247. vitalize
    make more lively or vigorous
  248. velvety
    having a smooth soft surface
  249. upshot
    a phenomenon that is caused by some previous phenomenon
  250. zodiac
    a circular diagram representing the 12 constellations
  251. unsophisticated
    not wise in the ways of the world
  252. unilateral
    involving only one part or side
  253. uproarious
    uncontrollably noisy
  254. vivify
    give new life or energy to
  255. visualize
    form a mental picture of something that is invisible
  256. vitiate
    make imperfect
  257. wiggle
    move to and fro
  258. venal
    capable of being corrupted
  259. verification
    additional proof that something that was believed is correct
  260. veneer
    coating consisting of a thin layer of wood
  261. unscathed
    not injured
  262. unfeigned
    not pretended; sincerely felt or expressed
  263. unsightly
    unpleasant to look at
  264. vixen
    a female fox
  265. vicarious
    experienced at secondhand
  266. unfettered
    not bound or restrained, as by shackles and chains
  267. vernal
    suggestive of youth; vigorous and fresh
  268. unmitigated
    not diminished or moderated in intensity or severity
  269. unwarranted
    incapable of being justified or explained
  270. vociferate
    utter in a very loud voice
  271. vociferate
    utter in a very loud voice
  272. whelp
    young of any of various canines such as a dog or wolf
  273. wantonness
    the trait of lacking restraint or control
  274. venereal
    of or relating to the external sex organs
  275. vilify
    spread negative information about
  276. witticism
    a message whose ingenuity has the power to evoke laughter
  277. verbatim
    using exactly the same words
  278. wherewithal
    the necessary means (especially financial means)
  279. unpretentious
    not behaving in an artificial way to impress others; natural
  280. unsullied
    free from blemishes
  281. vituperate
    spread negative information about
  282. vituperate
    spread negative information about
  283. vignette
    a brief literary description
  284. vacuous
    devoid of matter
  285. venturesome
    disposed to take risks
  286. waffle
    a batter cake baked and pressed between two patterned metal plates
  287. venial
    warranting only temporal punishment
  288. ventral
    toward or on or near the belly
  289. vertigo
    a reeling sensation; a feeling that you are about to fall
  290. urbanity
    polished courtesy; elegance of manner
  291. vapid
    lacking significance or liveliness or spirit or zest
  292. yearling
    a racehorse that is about one year old
  293. vainglory
    outspoken conceit
  294. valorous
    having or showing the qualities of a hero or heroine
  295. unimpeachable
    beyond doubt or reproach
  296. unfaltering
    marked by firm determination or resolution; not shakable
  297. votive
    dedicated in fulfillment of a vow
  298. unexceptionable
    completely acceptable; not open to reproach
  299. vigilante
    a person who takes the law into his or her own hands
  300. vise
    a holding device attached to a workbench
  301. wampum
    small cylindrical beads made from polished shells and fashioned into strings or belts; used by certain Native American peoples as jewelry or currency
  302. volubility
    the quality of being facile in speech and writing
  303. viol
    any of a family of bowed stringed instruments that preceded the violin family
  304. viscid
    having the sticky properties of an adhesive
  305. Zeitgeist
    the spirit of the time
  306. virulence
    extreme harmfulness
  307. wizened
    lean and wrinkled by shrinkage as from age or illness
  308. wizened
    lean and wrinkled by shrinkage as from age or illness
  309. witless
    lacking sense or understanding or judgment
  310. vacillation
    indecision in speech or action
  311. wherry
    light rowboat for use in racing or for transporting goods and passengers in inland waters and harbors
  312. zealot
    a fervent and even militant proponent of something
  313. zephyr
    a slight wind
  314. visceral
    relating to or affecting the internal organs
  315. unrequited
    not returned in kind
  316. unsavory
    morally offensive
  317. vivisection
    the act of operating on living animals
  318. unerringly
    without making errors
  319. vendetta
    a blood feud between members of opposing parties
  320. verve
    an energetic style
  321. vituperation
    abusive or venomous language to express blame or censure
  322. violator
    someone who breaks the law
  323. vegetative
    of or relating to an activity that is passive and monotonous
  324. veracious
    habitually speaking the truth
  325. warren
    a colony of rabbits
  326. viscous
    having a relatively high resistance to flow
  327. vintner
    someone who sells wine
  328. voodoo
    (Haiti) followers of a religion that involves witchcraft and animistic deities
  329. unencumbered
    free of anything that impedes or is burdensome
  330. vacuity
    the absence of matter
  331. virtuosity
    great technical skill, fluency, or style
  332. violoncello
    a large stringed instrument
  333. wavelet
    a small wave on the surface of a liquid
  334. verbose
    using or containing too many words
  335. verbiage
    overabundance of words
  336. unregenerate
    not reformed morally or spiritually
  337. wangle
    accomplishing something by scheming or trickery
  338. vainglorious
    feeling self-importance
  339. virago
    a noisy or scolding or domineering woman
  340. willowy
    slender and graceful
  341. verisimilitude
    the appearance of truth; the quality of seeming to be true
  342. valedictory
    a farewell oration
  343. vaporize
    turn into gas
  344. workaday
    found in the ordinary course of events
  345. upkeep
    the activity of maintaining something in good working order
  346. waggish
    witty or joking
  347. upturn
    an upward movement or trend as in business activity
  348. unguent
    preparation applied externally as a remedy or for soothing
  349. workmanlike
    worthy of a good workman
  350. unprepossessing
    creating an unfavorable or neutral first impression
  351. venous
    of or contained in or performing the function of the veins
  352. viola
    a stringed instrument played with a bow
  353. virtu
    objet d'art collectively (especially fine antiques)
  354. vitreous
    relating to or resembling or derived from glass
  355. ventriloquist
    a performer who projects the voice into a wooden dummy
  356. voyeur
    a viewer who enjoys seeing the sex acts or organs of others
  357. wastrel
    someone who squanders resources or time
  358. xenophobia
    a fear of foreigners or strangers
  359. utilitarianism
    the doctrine that the useful is the good
  360. vitriolic
    harsh, bitter, or malicious in tone
  361. vertex
    the highest point of something
  362. utopia
    ideally perfect state
  363. vituperative
    marked by harshly abusive criticism
  364. welder
    a person that joins pieces of metal together
  365. wittingly
    with full knowledge and deliberation
  366. uninhibited
    not restrained
  367. verdigris
    a green patina that forms on copper or brass or bronze
  368. weak-kneed
    lacking will power or resolution
  369. unfledged
    young and inexperienced
  370. usurious
    greatly exceeding bounds of reason or moderation
  371. unyoke
    remove the yoke from
  372. wanderlust
    very strong or irresistible impulse to travel
  373. warmonger
    a person who advocates militaristic policies
  374. unicellular
    having a single basic functional unit, of an organism
  375. valedictorian
    the student with the best grades
  376. vocative
    relating to a case used in some languages
  377. vegetal
    composed of vegetation or plants
  378. unfrock
    divest of the frock; of church officials
  379. vocable
    a word that is spoken aloud
  380. uxorious
    foolishly fond of or submissive to your wife
  381. vulpine
    resembling or characteristic of a fox
  382. volant
    with wings extended in a flying position
  383. wrongheaded
    obstinately perverse in judgment or opinion
  384. ursine
    of or relating to or similar to bears
  385. vendible
    fit to be offered for sale
  386. vinery
    a farm of grapevines where wine grapes are produced
  387. valediction
    a farewell oration
  388. wizen
    lean and wrinkled by shrinkage as from age or illness
  389. verbalize
    express in speech
  390. upcast
    air passage consisting of a ventilation shaft through which air leaves a mine
  391. violative
    violating or tending to violate or offend against
  392. unintimidated
    not shrinking from danger
  393. writing implement
    an implement that is used to write
  394. univalent
    having a valence of 1
  395. vaporizer
    a device that puts out a substance in the form of a vapor
  396. vaunter
    a very boastful and talkative person
  397. verisimilar
    appearing to be true or real
  398. warrantee
    a written assurance that some product or service will be provided or will meet certain specifications
  399. vindicatory
    of or relating to or having the nature of retribution
  400. vendition
    the act of selling goods for a living
  401. xerophile
    plant adapted for life with a limited supply of water
  402. antlion
    the larva of any of several insects
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