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  1. affect
    have an influence upon
  2. affect
    have an influence upon
  3. allow
    make it possible for something to happen
  4. alloy
    a mixture containing two or more metallic elements
  5. analogy
    drawing a comparison in order to show a similarity
  6. anarchy
    a state of lawlessness and disorder
  7. banal
    repeated too often; overfamiliar through overuse
  8. base
    lowest support of a structure
  9. benevolent
    showing or motivated by sympathy and understanding
  10. benign
    kind in disposition or manner
  11. bland
    lacking taste or flavor or tang
  12. blog
    an online journal where people post about their experiences
  13. boast
    talk about oneself with excessive pride or self-regard
  14. brief
    of short duration or distance
  15. brilliant
    full of light; shining intensely
  16. brisk
    quick and energetic
  17. brittle
    having little elasticity
  18. brush
    an implement that has hairs or bristles set into a handle
  19. brutal
    resembling a beast; showing lack of human sensibility
  20. burden
    weight to be carried or borne
  21. character
    a property that defines the individual nature of something
  22. chivalry
    the medieval principles governing knightly conduct
  23. chronic
    long-lasting or characterized by long suffering
  24. climate
    the weather in some location averaged over a period of time
  25. climax
    the highest point of anything
  26. clumsy
    lacking grace in movement or posture
  27. cluster
    a grouping of a number of similar things
  28. clutch
    take hold of; grab
  29. clutter
    a confused multitude of things
  30. collaborate
    work together on a common enterprise or project
  31. colleague
    an associate that one works with
  32. community
    a group of people living in a particular local area
  33. community
    a group of people living in a particular local area
  34. craving
    an intense desire for some particular thing
  35. culture
    all the knowledge and values shared by a society
  36. curious
    eager to investigate and learn or learn more
  37. cynical
    believing the worst of human nature and motives
  38. desert
    leave someone who needs or counts on you; leave in the lurch
  39. dessert
    a dish served as the last course of a meal
  40. diction
    the manner in which something is expressed in words
  41. discretion
    power of making choices unconstrained by external agencies
  42. discrimination
    unfair treatment of a person or group based on prejudice
  43. disposition
    your usual mood
  44. drama
    a work intended for performance by actors on a stage
  45. faith
    complete confidence in a person or plan, etc.
  46. fancy
    not plain; decorative or ornamented
  47. fantastic
    extravagantly fanciful in design, construction, appearance
  48. fantasy
    imagination unrestricted by reality
  49. fare
    the sum charged for riding in a public conveyance
  50. flashy
    tastelessly showy
  51. flaw
    an imperfection in an object or machine
  52. float
    be on or below a liquid surface and not sink to the bottom
  53. freedom
    the power to act, speak, or think without being controlled
  54. frenzy
    state of violent mental agitation
  55. genuine
    not fake or counterfeit
  56. geometry
    the mathematics of points and lines and curves and surfaces
  57. gorgeous
    dazzlingly beautiful
  58. hero
    someone who fights for a cause
  59. humble
    marked by meekness or modesty; not arrogant or prideful
  60. insight
    clear or deep perception of a situation
  61. insist
    be emphatic or resolute and refuse to budge
  62. jealous
    suspicious or fearful of being displaced by a rival
  63. joint
    junction by which parts or objects are linked together
  64. journey
    the act of traveling from one place to another
  65. justice
    the quality of being fair, reasonable, or impartial
  66. justice
    the quality of being fair, reasonable, or impartial
  67. karma
    effects of one's actions that determine his or her destiny
  68. keen
    intense or sharp
  69. laden
    filled with a great quantity
  70. lag
    hang or fall in movement, progress, development, etc.
  71. latitude
    an imaginary line around the Earth parallel to the equator
  72. latter
    the second of two or the second mentioned of two
  73. legitimate
    in accordance with accepted standards or principles
  74. liberty
    freedom of choice
  75. literally
    without exaggeration
  76. literally
    without exaggeration
  77. literature
    writings in a particular style on a particular subject
  78. lucid
    transparently clear; easily understandable
  79. lunar
    of or relating to or associated with the moon
  80. machine
    a mechanical or electrical device that transmits energy
  81. maximize
    make as big or large as possible
  82. maximum
    the greatest or most complete or best possible
  83. mayhem
    violent and needless disturbance
  84. microscope
    magnifier of the image of small objects
  85. militia
    civilians trained as soldiers, not part of the regular army
  86. modest
    marked by simplicity; having a humble opinion of yourself
  87. mold
    the distinctive form in which a thing is made
  88. mole
    a small congenital pigmented spot on the skin
  89. mood
    a characteristic state of feeling
  90. moral
    concerned with principles of right and wrong
  91. movement
    change of position that does not entail a change of location
  92. naive
    marked by or showing unaffected simplicity
  93. native
    belonging to one by birth
  94. neutral
    having no personal preference
  95. noun
    a content word referring to a person, place, thing or action
  96. nucleus
    a part of the cell responsible for growth and reproduction
  97. nurture
    provide with nourishment
  98. objective
    the goal intended to be attained
  99. occasion
    an event that occurs at a critical time
  100. occupation
    the principal activity in one's life to earn money
  101. occur
    come to pass
  102. oracle
    a shrine where a prophet is consulted
  103. oral
    using speech rather than writing
  104. origin
    the place where something begins
  105. oxymoron
    conjoined contradictory terms
  106. patriarch
    the male head of family or tribe
  107. pillar
    a vertical cylindrical structure supporting a structure
  108. pilot
    someone who is licensed to operate an aircraft in flight
  109. pride
    a feeling of self-respect and personal worth
  110. prism
    a polyhedron with two congruent and parallel faces
  111. protocol
    forms of ceremony and etiquette observed by officials
  112. quirky
    strikingly unconventional
  113. quote
    repeat a passage from
  114. racism
    the prejudice that one people are superior to another
  115. redundant
    more than is needed, desired, or required
  116. resolution
    a decision to do something or to behave in a certain manner
  117. respect
    regard highly; think much of
  118. ridiculous
    incongruous or absurd
  119. right
    free from error; especially conforming to fact or truth
  120. rogue
    a deceitful and unreliable scoundrel
  121. romantic
    expressive of or exciting love
  122. root
    underground plant organ that lacks buds or leaves or nodes
  123. seam
    joint consisting of a line formed by joining two pieces
  124. separate
    standing apart; not attached to or supported by anything
  125. service
    an act of help or assistance
  126. shallow
    lacking physical depth
  127. shallow
    lacking physical depth
  128. shift
    move very slightly
  129. shiny
    reflecting light
  130. significant
    rich in implication
  131. similar
    having the same or nearly the same characteristics
  132. simmer
    boil slowly at low temperature
  133. simulation
    the act of imitating the behavior of some situation
  134. simultaneous
    occurring or operating at the same time
  135. simultaneously
    at the same instant
  136. sincerely
    without pretense
  137. sinister
    wicked, evil, or dishonorable
  138. site
    the piece of land on which something is located
  139. situation
    physical position in relation to the surroundings
  140. slang
    informal language that is inappropriate for formal occasions
  141. slave
    a person who is forcibly held in servitude
  142. sloth
    a disinclination to work or exert yourself
  143. smirk
    smile in a mocking or condescending way
  144. smoldering
    showing scarcely suppressed anger
  145. smooth
    having a surface free from roughness or irregularities
  146. smother
    deprive of oxygen and prevent from breathing
  147. suicide
    the act of killing yourself
  148. swagger
    walk with a lofty proud gait
  149. swift
    moving very fast
  150. switch
    device for making or breaking the connections in a circuit
  151. talent
    natural abilities or qualities
  152. talon
    a sharp hooked claw especially on a bird of prey
  153. temporary
    not permanent; not lasting
  154. theme
    the subject matter of a conversation or discussion
  155. theory
    a belief that can guide behavior
  156. thermometer
    measuring instrument for measuring temperature
  157. thesis
    an unproved statement advanced as a premise in an argument
  158. thief
    a criminal who takes property belonging to someone else
  159. through
    having finished or arrived at completion
  160. title
    the name of a work of art or literary composition
  161. tweak
    adjust finely
  162. unique
    the single one of its kind
  163. unity
    an undivided or unbroken completeness with nothing wanting
  164. universal
    applicable to or common to all members of a group or set
  165. universe
    everything that exists anywhere
  166. university
    an institution of higher learning that grants degrees
  167. vain
    having an exaggerated sense of self-importance
  168. violate
    fail to agree with; go against
  169. violation
    an act that disregards an agreement or a right
  170. violence
    a turbulent state resulting in injuries and destruction
  171. violent
    acting with great force or energy or emotional intensity
  172. volume
    the property of something that is great in magnitude
  173. warrant
    formal and explicit approval
  174. weary
    physically and mentally fatigued
  175. weather
    atmospheric conditions such as temperature and precipitation
  176. weird
    strikingly odd or unusual
  177. wipe out
    use up (resources or materials)
  178. wisdom
    accumulated knowledge or erudition or enlightenment
  179. yoke
    a wooden frame across the shoulders for carrying buckets
  180. yonder
    distant but within sight
  181. variable
    something that is likely to change
  182. ghetto
    a poor densely populated city district
  183. genius
    unusual mental ability
  184. gene
    part of DNA controlling physical characteristics and growth
  185. generosity
    the trait of being willing to give your money or time
  186. generation
    group of genetically related organisms in a line of descent
  187. sediment
    matter that has been deposited by some natural process
  188. novel
    an extended fictional work in prose
  189. nonchalant
    marked by casual unconcern or indifference
  190. stationary
    not capable of being moved
  191. static
    not in physical motion
  192. status
    the condition or someone or something at a particular time
  193. sarcasm
    witty language used to convey insults or scorn
  194. satellite
    any celestial body orbiting around a planet or star
  195. courtesy
    a considerate and respectful manner
  196. courage
    a quality of spirit that enables you to face danger or pain
  197. counselor
    someone who gives advice about problems
  198. counsel
    something that provides direction or advice
  199. counterfeit
    not genuine; imitating something superior
  200. sacrifice
    the act of killing in order to appease a deity
  201. sacred
    made, declared, or believed to be holy
  202. sacrilegious
    grossly irreverent toward what is considered holy
  203. formal
    in accord with established conventions and requirements
  204. former
    the first of two or the first mentioned of two
  205. yearn
    desire strongly or persistently
  206. yarn
    a fine cord of twisted fibers used in sewing and weaving
  207. humble
    marked by meekness or modesty; not arrogant or prideful
  208. humanity
    all of the living inhabitants of the earth
  209. stress
    special emphasis attached to something
  210. strategy
    an elaborate and systematic plan of action
  211. technology
    the practical application of science to commerce or industry
  212. technique
    a practical method or art applied to some particular task
  213. technician
    someone who is trained in a specific process
  214. technical
    of or relating to aptitude in a practical skill
  215. machete
    a large knife used as a weapon or for cutting vegetation
  216. mechanism
    device consisting of a piece of machinery
  217. energy
    forceful exertion
  218. engineer
    a person who uses scientific knowledge to solve problems
  219. language
    a means of communicating by the use of sounds or symbols
  220. integrity
    an undivided or unbroken completeness with nothing wanting
  221. perspective
    a way of regarding situations or topics
  222. timid
    showing fear and lack of courage
  223. tired
    depleted of strength or energy
  224. pine
    a coniferous tree
  225. gear
    a toothed wheel that engages another toothed mechanism
  226. sound
    mechanical vibrations transmitted by an elastic medium
  227. bother
    disturb, especially by minor irritations
  228. background
    the part of a scene behind objects in the front
  229. recruit
    cause to assemble or enlist in the military
  230. opportunity
    a possibility from a favorable combination of circumstances
  231. oppression
    the act of subjugating by cruelty
  232. defer
    yield to another's wish or opinion
  233. definition
    a brief explanation of the meaning of a word or phrase
  234. defense
    the act of guarding someone or something against attack
  235. offense
    a failure to show regard for others
  236. official
    of or relating to a place of business
  237. strip
    take off or remove
  238. state
    the way something is with respect to its main attributes
  239. byte
    a sequence of data processed as a single unit of information
  240. gigantic
    exceedingly large or extensive
  241. giggle
    laugh nervously
  242. irony
    incongruity between what might be expected and what occurs
  243. defect
    a failing or deficiency
  244. deficit
    an amount that is less than expected or required
Created on Thu Nov 21 19:35:54 EST 2013 (updated Sat Nov 23 17:21:18 EST 2013)

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