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  1. Achilles
    a mythical Greek hero of the Iliad
  2. Americanism
    an expression that is characteristic of English as spoken by Americans
  3. Anglo-Saxon
    earliest known form of the English language, from about 400-1100 CE
  4. Anglophobia
    dislike (or fear) of Britain and British customs
  5. Antarctic
    the region around the south pole: Antarctica and surrounding waters
  6. Antichrist
    the adversary of Christ mentioned in the New Testament
  7. artesian well
    a well drilled through impermeable strata into strata that receive water from a higher altitude so there is pressure to force the water to flow upward
  8. Arthurian
    of or relating to King Arthur and the Knights of the Round Table
  9. Augustinian
    a Roman Catholic friar or monk belonging to one of the Augustinian monastic orders
  10. bowdlerize
    edit by omitting or modifying parts considered indelicate
  11. Briticism
    an expression that is used in Great Britain
  12. Calvary
    a hill near Jerusalem where Jesus was crucified
  13. Calvinism
    the theological system of John Calvin and his followers emphasizing omnipotence of God and salvation by grace alone
  14. Calvinism
    the theological system of John Calvin and his followers emphasizing omnipotence of God and salvation by grace alone
  15. Canaanite
    a member of an ancient Semitic people who occupied Canaan before it was conquered by the Israelites
  16. Catholicism
    the beliefs and practices of a Catholic Church
  17. Christ
    a teacher and prophet born in Bethlehem and active in Nazareth; his life and sermons form the basis for Christianity (circa 4 BC - AD 29)
  18. Christendom
    the collective body of Christians throughout the world and history (found predominantly in Europe and the Americas and Australia)
  19. Darwinism
    a theory of organic evolution claiming that new species arise and are perpetuated by natural selection
  20. Elizabethan
    of or relating to Elizabeth I of England or to the age in which she ruled as queen
  21. Epicurean
    of Epicurus or epicureanism
  22. Gordian knot
    an intricate knot tied by Gordius, the king of Phrygia, and cut by the sword of Alexander the Great after he heard that whoever undid it would become ruler of Asia
  23. hibernal
    characteristic of or relating to winter
  24. Iliad
    a Greek epic poem describing the siege of Troy
  25. jingo
    an extreme bellicose nationalist
  26. Madonna
    the mother of Jesus
  27. Martian
    of or relating to the planet Mars
  28. Milky Way
    the galaxy containing the solar system
  29. Narcissus
    (Greek mythology) a beautiful young man who fell in love with his own reflection
  30. Nemesis
    the goddess of divine retribution and vengeance
  31. Neolithic
    latest part of the Stone Age beginning about 10,000 BC in the Middle East (but later elsewhere)
  32. Newtonian
    of or relating to or inspired by Sir Isaac Newton or his science
  33. Norman
    an inhabitant of Normandy
  34. Occident
    the countries of Europe and North America and South America
  35. omnipotent
    having unlimited power
  36. pantheon
    a temple to all the gods of antiquity
  37. pariah
    a person who is rejected from society or home
  38. Parisian
    of or relating to or characteristic of Paris or its inhabitants
  39. Protestant
    an adherent of Protestantism
  40. quixotic
    not sensible about practical matters
  41. Renaissance
    period of European history at the close of the Middle Ages
  42. scriptural
    written or relating to writing
  43. Sol
    ancient Roman god
  44. Spartan
    of or relating to or characteristic of Sparta or its people
  45. Stoicism
    (philosophy) the philosophical system of the Stoics following the teachings of the ancient Greek philosopher Zeno
  46. sybarite
    a person addicted to luxury and pleasures of the senses
  47. titanic
    of great force or power
  48. Unitarian
    adherent of Unitarianism
  49. abase
    cause to feel shame
  50. abbess
    the superior of a group of nuns
  51. abbey
    a church or building associated with a monastery or convent
  52. abbot
    the superior of a community of monks
  53. abdicate
    give up power, duties, or obligations
  54. abdomen
    the region of the body between the thorax and the pelvis
  55. abdominal
    relating to or near the middle region of the body
  56. abduction
    the criminal act of carrying someone away by force
  57. abed
    in bed
  58. aberration
    a state or condition markedly different from the norm
  59. abet
    assist or encourage, usually in some wrongdoing
  60. abeyance
    temporary cessation or suspension
  61. abhorrence
    hate coupled with disgust
  62. abhorrent
    offensive to the mind
  63. abidance
    the act of dwelling in a place
  64. abject
    of the most contemptible kind
  65. abjure
    formally reject or disavow a formerly held belief
  66. able-bodied
    having a strong healthy body
  67. ablution
    the act of washing oneself, as for ritual purposes
  68. abnegate
    deny or renounce
  69. abnormal
    not typical or usual or regular
  70. abominable
    unequivocally detestable
  71. abominate
    find repugnant
  72. abomination
    hate coupled with disgust
  73. aboriginal
    having existed from the beginning
  74. aborigine
    an indigenous person who was born in a particular place
  75. aboveboard
    without concealment or deception; honest
  76. abrade
    rub hard or scrub
  77. abrasion
    erosion by friction
  78. abridge
    lessen, diminish, or curtail
  79. abridgment
    a shortened version of a longer work
  80. abrogate
    revoke formally
  81. abrupt
    exceedingly sudden and unexpected
  82. abscess
    a localized collection of pus surrounded by inflamed tissue
  83. abscission
    the act of cutting something off
  84. abscond
    run away, often taking something or somebody along
  85. absence
    the state of being not present
  86. absentminded
    lost in thought; showing preoccupation
  87. absolution
    the act of being formally forgiven
  88. absolve
    grant remission of a sin to
  89. absorb
    take in a liquid
  90. absorption
    a process in which one substance permeates another
  91. abstain
    refrain from doing, consuming, or partaking in something
  92. abstemious
    marked by temperance in indulgence
  93. abstinence
    the trait of refraining from something, especially alcohol
  94. abstruse
    difficult to understand
  95. absurd
    inconsistent with reason or logic or common sense
  96. abundant
    present in great quantity
  97. abusive
    characterized by physical or psychological maltreatment
  98. abut
    lie adjacent to another or share a boundary
  99. abyss
    a bottomless gulf or pit
  100. academic
    associated with an educational institution
  101. academician
    an educator who works at a college or university
  102. academy
    a learned establishment for the advancement of knowledge
  103. accede
    yield to another's wish or opinion
  104. accelerate
    move faster
  105. accept
    receive willingly something given or offered
  106. access
    the right to enter
  107. accessible
    capable of being reached
  108. accession
    the act of attaining a new office or right or position
  109. accessory
    a supplementary component that improves capability
  110. acclaim
    enthusiastic approval
  111. accommodate
    have room for; hold without crowding
  112. accompaniment
    a musical part that supports other musical parts
  113. accompanist
    a person who provides musical accompaniment
  114. accompany
    go or travel along with
  115. accomplice
    a person who joins with another in carrying out some plan
  116. accomplish
    achieve with effort
  117. accordion
    a portable box-shaped free-reed instrument
  118. accost
    approach and speak to someone aggressively or insistently
  119. account
    a record or narrative description of past events
  120. accouter
    provide with military equipment
  121. accredit
    grant credentials to
  122. accumulate
    get or gather together
  123. accuracy
    the quality of being near to the true value
  124. accurate
    characterized by perfect conformity to fact or truth
  125. accursed
    under or as if under an evil spell
  126. accusation
    an assertion that someone is guilty of a fault or offense
  127. accusatory
    containing or expressing blame
  128. accuse
    blame for; make a claim of wrongdoing or misbehavior against
  129. accustom
    familiarize psychologically or physically
  130. acerbity
    a sharp bitterness
  131. acetate
    a fabric made from fibers of cellulose acetate
  132. acetic
    relating to a clear organic acid with a pungent odor
  133. ache
    a dull persistent (usually moderately intense) pain
  134. achromatic
    having no hue
  135. acid
    a sour water-soluble compound with a pH of less than 7
  136. acidify
    turn acidic
  137. acknowledge
    declare to be true or admit the existence or reality of
  138. acknowledgment
    the state or quality of being recognized
  139. acme
    the highest point of something
  140. acoustic
    relating to the study of the physical properties of sound
  141. acquaint
    cause to come to know personally
  142. acquiesce
    agree or express agreement
  143. acquiescence
    agreement with a statement or proposal to do something
  144. acquire
    come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
  145. acquisition
    something gained
  146. acquit
    pronounce not guilty of criminal charges
  147. acquittal
    a judgment of not guilty
  148. acquittance
    a legal document evidencing the discharge of a debt or obligation
  149. acreage
    an area of ground used for some particular purpose
  150. acrid
    strong and sharp, as a taste or smell
  151. acrimonious
    marked by strong resentment or cynicism
  152. acrimony
    a rough and bitter manner
  153. actionable
    affording grounds for legal action
  154. actuality
    the state of being real or true
  155. actuary
    someone versed in the interpretation of numerical data
  156. actuate
    put in motion
  157. acumen
    shrewdness shown by keen insight
  158. acute
    ending in a sharp point
  159. adamant
    very hard native crystalline carbon valued as a gem
  160. addendum
    textual matter that is appended to the end of a publication
  161. addle
    mix up or confuse
  162. adduce
    advance evidence for
  163. adhere
    stick to firmly
  164. adherence
    the property or act of sticking together
  165. adherent
    someone who believes and helps to spread a doctrine
  166. adhesion
    the property of sticking together
  167. adieu
    a farewell remark
  168. adjacency
    the attribute of being so near as to be touching
  169. adjacent
    having a common boundary or edge
  170. adjudge
    declare to be
  171. adjunct
    something added to another thing but not essential to it
  172. adjuration
    a solemn and earnest appeal to someone to do something
  173. adjutant
    an officer who acts as an assistant to a more senior officer
  174. administrator
    someone who manages a government agency or department
  175. admissible
    deserving to be accepted or allowed
  176. admittance
    the act of admitting someone to enter
  177. admonish
    scold or reprimand; take to task
  178. admonition
    a firm rebuke
  179. ado
    a great deal of fuss, concern, or commotion
  180. adoration
    the act of admiring strongly
  181. adroit
    quick or skillful or adept in action or thought
  182. adulterant
    a substance that makes something less effective or unsafe
  183. adulterate
    make impure by adding a foreign or inferior substance
  184. adumbrate
    describe roughly or give the main points or summary of
  185. advent
    arrival that has been awaited
  186. adverse
    in an opposing direction
  187. adversity
    a state of misfortune or affliction
  188. advert
    a public promotion of some product or service
  189. advertiser
    someone whose business is advertising
  190. advisory
    an announcement that usually warns the public of some threat
  191. advocacy
    active support of an idea or cause
  192. advocate
    a person who pleads for a person, cause, or idea
  193. aerial
    existing, living, growing, or operating in the air
  194. aeronaut
    someone who operates an aircraft
  195. aeronautics
    the theory and practice of navigation through air or space
  196. affable
    diffusing warmth and friendliness
  197. affect
    have an influence upon
  198. affectation
    a deliberate pretense or exaggerated display
  199. affiliate
    join in a social or business relationship
  200. affirmative
    giving assent
  201. affix
    attach to
  202. affluence
    abundant wealth
  203. affront
    a deliberately offensive act
  204. afire
    lighted up by or as by fire or flame
  205. afoot
    on foot; walking
  206. aforesaid
    being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
  207. afresh
    again, but in a new or different way
  208. afterthought
    an addition that was not included in the original plan
  209. agglomerate
    form into one cluster
  210. aggrandize
    embellish; increase the scope, power, or importance of
  211. aggravate
    make worse
  212. aggravation
    action that makes a problem or a disease worse
  213. aggregate
    a sum total of many heterogeneous things taken together
  214. aggress
    take the initiative and go on the offensive
  215. aggression
    a disposition to behave forcefully and energetically
  216. aggrieve
    cause to feel distress
  217. aghast
    struck with fear, dread, or consternation
  218. agile
    moving quickly and lightly
  219. agitate
    move or cause to move back and forth
  220. agrarian
    relating to rural matters
  221. aide-de-camp
    an officer who acts as an assistant to a more senior officer
  222. ailment
    an often persistent bodily disorder or disease
  223. airy
    open to or abounding in fresh atmosphere
  224. akin
    related by blood
  225. alabaster
    a fine-textured white gypsum used for carving
  226. alacrity
    liveliness and eagerness
  227. albino
    a person who lacks pigment and has pale skin, white hair, and pink eyes
  228. album
    a book of blank pages with pockets or envelopes
  229. alchemy
    a pseudoscientific forerunner of chemistry in medieval times
  230. alcohol
    a volatile compound made by distillation
  231. alcoholism
    habitual intoxication
  232. alcove
    a small recess opening off a large room or garden
  233. alder
    north temperate shrubs or trees having toothed leaves and conelike fruit; bark is used in tanning and dyeing and the wood is rot-resistant
  234. alderman
    a member of a city or town government
  235. alias
    a name that has been assumed temporarily
  236. alien
    from another place or part of the world
  237. alienable
    transferable to another owner
  238. alienate
    arouse hostility or indifference in
  239. alienation
    the act of causing someone to become unfriendly or hostile
  240. aliment
    a source of food or nourishment
  241. alkali
    any of various water-soluble compounds capable of turning litmus blue and reacting with an acid to form a salt and water
  242. allay
    lessen the intensity of or calm
  243. allege
    report or maintain
  244. allegory
    a short moral story
  245. alleviate
    provide physical relief, as from pain
  246. alley
    a narrow street with walls on both sides
  247. alliance
    the state of being joined in an association or coalition
  248. allot
    give out
  249. allotment
    distribution according to a plan
  250. allude
    make an indirect reference to
  251. allusion
    passing reference or indirect mention
  252. alluvion
    gradual formation of new land, by recession of the sea or deposit of sediment
  253. ally
    a friendly nation
  254. almanac
    an annual publication arranged according to the calendar
  255. aloof
    distant, cold, or detached in manner
  256. altar
    a raised structure on which sacrifices to a god are made
  257. alter
    cause to change; make different
  258. alteration
    the act of revising
  259. altercate
    have a disagreement over something
  260. alternate
    go back and forth
  261. alternative
    one of a number of things from which only one can be chosen
  262. altitude
    elevation above sea level or above the earth's surface
  263. alto
    the lowest female singing voice
  264. altruism
    the quality of unselfish concern for the welfare of others
  265. altruist
    someone who makes charitable donations intended to increase human well-being
  266. amalgam
    a combination or blend of diverse things
  267. amalgamate
    bring or combine together or with something else
  268. amateur
    someone who pursues a study or sport as a pastime
  269. amatory
    expressive of or exciting sexual love or romance
  270. ambidextrous
    equally skillful with each hand
  271. ambiguous
    having more than one possible meaning
  272. ambitious
    having a strong desire for success or achievement
  273. ambrosial
    worthy of the gods
  274. ambulance
    a vehicle that takes people to and from hospitals
  275. ambulate
    walk about or move from one place to another
  276. ambush
    the act of hiding and waiting to make a surprise attack
  277. ameliorate
    make better
  278. amenable
    disposed or willing to comply
  279. amicable
    characterized by friendship and good will
  280. amity
    a state of friendship and cordiality
  281. amorous
    inclined toward or displaying love
  282. amorphous
    having no definite form or distinct shape
  283. amour
    a usually secretive or illicit sexual relationship
  284. ampere
    the basic unit of electric current adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites
  285. ampersand
    a punctuation mark (&) that represents the conjunction "and"
  286. amphibious
    relating to vertebrates that live on land but breed in water
  287. amphitheater
    an oval large stadium with tiers of seats
  288. amplitude
    greatness of magnitude
  289. amply
    sufficiently; more than adequately
  290. amputate
    remove surgically
  291. amusement
    an activity that is diverting and that holds the attention
  292. anachronism
    locating something at a time when it couldn't have existed
  293. anagram
    a phrase rearranged from the letters of another phrase
  294. analogous
    similar or equivalent in some respects
  295. analogy
    drawing a comparison in order to show a similarity
  296. analyst
    someone who is skilled at interpreting data
  297. analyze
    break down into components or essential features
  298. anarchy
    a state of lawlessness and disorder
  299. anathema
    a formal ecclesiastical curse accompanied by excommunication
  300. anatomy
    the study of the structure of animals
  301. ancestry
    the lineage of an individual
  302. anecdote
    short account of an incident
  303. anemia
    a deficiency of red blood cells
  304. anemic
    relating to or having a deficiency of red blood cells
  305. anemometer
    a gauge for recording the speed and direction of wind
  306. anesthetic
    a drug that causes temporary loss of bodily sensations
  307. anew
    again, but in a new or different way
  308. angelic
    relating to spiritual beings attendant upon God
  309. angular
    having straight lines and sharp points or corners
  310. anhydrous
    without water; especially without water of crystallization
  311. animadversion
    harsh criticism or disapproval
  312. animadvert
    express blame or censure or make a harshly critical remark
  313. animalcule
    microscopic organism such as an amoeba or paramecium
  314. animate
    make lively
  315. animosity
    a feeling of ill will arousing active hostility
  316. annalist
    a historian who writes annals
  317. annals
    a chronological account of events in successive years
  318. annex
    attach to
  319. annihilate
    kill in large numbers
  320. annotate
    add explanatory notes to or supply with critical comments
  321. annual
    occurring every year
  322. annuity
    income from capital investment paid regularly
  323. annunciation
    a formal public statement
  324. anode
    a positively charged electrode by which electrons leave an electrical device
  325. anonymous
    having no known name or identity or known source
  326. antagonism
    an actively expressed feeling of dislike and hostility
  327. ante
    the initial contribution that each player makes to the pot
  328. antecede
    be earlier in time; go back further
  329. antecedent
    a preceding occurrence or cause or event
  330. antechamber
    an outer room or waiting area that leads into another room
  331. antedate
    be earlier in time than
  332. antediluvian
    of or relating to the period before the biblical flood
  333. antemeridian
    before noon
  334. antenatal
    occurring or existing before birth
  335. anterior
    of or near the head end or toward the front plane of a body
  336. anteroom
    a large entrance or reception area
  337. anthology
    a collection of selected literary passages
  338. anthracite
    a hard natural coal that burns slowly and gives intense heat
  339. anthropology
    science of the origins and social relationships of humans
  340. anthropomorphous
    suggesting human characteristics for animals or inanimate things
  341. antic
    ludicrously odd
  342. anticlimax
    a disappointing decline after a previous rise
  343. anticyclone
    winds spiraling outward from a high pressure center
  344. antidote
    a remedy that stops or controls the effects of a poison
  345. antilog
    the number of which a given number is the logarithm
  346. anathematize
    curse or declare to be evil
  347. antiphon
    a verse or song to be chanted or sung in response
  348. antiphony
    a verse or song to be chanted or sung in response
  349. antipodes
    two places on direct opposite sides of the Earth
  350. antiquary
    an expert or collector of antiquities
  351. antiquate
    make obsolete or old-fashioned
  352. antique
    made in or typical of earlier times and valued for its age
  353. antiseptic
    thoroughly clean and free of disease-causing organisms
  354. antispasmodic
    a drug used to relieve or prevent spasms
  355. antistrophe
    the second of three sections of a classical Greek ode
  356. antitoxin
    an antibody that can neutralize a specific toxin
  357. antonym
    a word that expresses an opposite meaning
  358. anxious
    causing or fraught with or showing nervousness
  359. apathy
    an absence of emotion or enthusiasm
  360. aperture
    a natural opening in something
  361. apex
    the highest point of something
  362. aphorism
    a short pithy instructive saying
  363. apiary
    a shed containing a number of beehives
  364. apogee
    the farthest point in an orbit around the Earth
  365. apology
    an expression of regret at having caused trouble for someone
  366. apostasy
    rejection of religious beliefs, political party, or cause
  367. apostate
    not faithful to religion or party or cause
  368. apostle
    an ardent early supporter of a cause or reform
  369. apothecary
    a health professional who prepares and dispenses drugs
  370. apotheosis
    model of excellence or perfection of a kind
  371. appall
    strike with disgust or revulsion
  372. apparent
    clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment
  373. apparition
    a ghostly appearing figure
  374. appease
    make peace with
  375. appellate
    relating to challenges to a legal decision
  376. appellation
    identifying words by which someone or something is called
  377. append
    fix to; attach
  378. appertain
    be a part or attribute of
  379. apposite
    being of striking appropriateness and pertinence
  380. apposition
    the act of placing close together or side by side
  381. appraise
    consider in a comprehensive way
  382. appreciable
    enough to be estimated or measured
  383. apprehend
    anticipate with dread or anxiety
  384. apprehensible
    capable of being apprehended or understood
  385. approbation
    official acceptance or agreement
  386. appropriate
    suitable for a particular person, place, or situation
  387. aqueduct
    a conduit that carries water over a valley
  388. aqueous
    similar to or containing or dissolved in water
  389. arbiter
    someone chosen to judge and decide a disputed issue
  390. arbitrary
    based on or subject to individual discretion or preference
  391. arbitrate
    act between parties with a view to reconciling differences
  392. arbor
    a framework that supports climbing plants
  393. arboreal
    of or relating to or formed by trees
  394. arborescent
    resembling a tree in form and branching structure
  395. arboretum
    a facility where trees and shrubs are cultivated
  396. arboriculture
    the cultivation of tree for the production of timber
  397. arcade
    a structure composed of arches supported by columns
  398. archaeology
    the branch of anthropology that studies prehistoric people
  399. archaic
    so extremely old as seeming to belong to an earlier period
  400. archaism
    the use of an outdated expression
  401. archangel
    a spiritual at the highest rank in the celestial hierarchy
  402. archbishop
    a bishop of highest rank
  403. archdeacon
    (Anglican Church) an ecclesiastical dignitary usually ranking just below a bishop
  404. archetype
    something that serves as a model
  405. archipelago
    a group of many islands in a large body of water
  406. ardent
    characterized by intense emotion
  407. ardor
    feelings of great warmth and intensity
  408. arid
    lacking sufficient water or rainfall
  409. aristocracy
    a privileged class holding hereditary titles
  410. aristocrat
    a member of the nobility
  411. armada
    a large fleet
  412. armful
    the quantity that can be contained in the limbs
  413. armory
    a structure where military equipment is stored
  414. aroma
    any property detected by the sense of smell
  415. arraign
    accuse of a wrong or an inadequacy
  416. arrange
    put into a proper or systematic order
  417. arrangement
    an orderly grouping considered as a unit
  418. arrant
    complete and without qualification
  419. arrears
    the state of being behind in payments
  420. arrival
    the act of coming to a certain place
  421. arrogant
    having or showing feelings of unwarranted importance
  422. arrogate
    seize and take control without authority
  423. artful
    not straightforward or candid
  424. artifice
    the use of deception or trickery
  425. artless
    simple and natural; without cunning or deceit
  426. ascendant
    tending or directed upward
  427. ascension
    a movement upward
  428. ascent
    a movement upward
  429. ascetic
    someone who practices self denial as a spiritual discipline
  430. ascribe
    attribute or credit to
  431. asexual
    not having or involving sex
  432. ashen
    pale from illness or emotion
  433. askance
    with suspicion or disapproval
  434. asperity
    harshness of manner
  435. aspirant
    an ambitious young person
  436. aspiration
    a cherished desire
  437. aspire
    have an ambitious plan or a lofty goal
  438. assailant
    someone who attacks
  439. assassin
    a murderer, especially of a prominent political figure
  440. assassinate
    murder; especially of socially prominent persons
  441. assassination
    murder of a public figure by surprise attack
  442. assay
    a test of a substance to determine its components
  443. assent
    agree or express agreement
  444. assess
    estimate the nature, quality, ability or significance of
  445. assessor
    an official who evaluates property in order to tax it
  446. assets
    anything of material value owned by a person or company
  447. assiduous
    marked by care and persistent effort
  448. assignee
    the party to whom something is assigned
  449. assimilate
    make alike
  450. assonance
    the repetition of similar vowels in successive words
  451. assonant
    having the same sound (especially the same vowel sound) occurring in successive stressed syllables
  452. assonate
    correspond in vowel sounds; rhyme in assonance
  453. assuage
    provide physical relief, as from pain
  454. astringent
    tending to draw together or constrict soft organic tissue
  455. astute
    marked by practical hardheaded intelligence
  456. atheism
    the doctrine or belief that there is no God
  457. athirst
    (usually followed by `for') extremely desirous
  458. athwart
    across the course, direction, or center line of a ship
  459. atomizer
    a dispenser that turns a liquid into a fine mist
  460. atone
    turn away from sin or do penitence
  461. atonement
    the act of making amends for sin or wrongdoing
  462. atrocious
    shockingly brutal or cruel
  463. atrocity
    an act of shocking cruelty
  464. attache
    a specialist assigned to the staff of a diplomatic mission
  465. attest
    provide evidence for
  466. attorney general
    the chief law officer of a country or state
  467. auburn
    (of hair) colored a moderate reddish-brown
  468. audacious
    disposed to venture or take risks
  469. audible
    heard or perceptible by the ear
  470. audition
    perform in order to get a role
  471. auditory
    of or relating to the process of hearing
  472. augment
    enlarge or increase
  473. augur
    predict from an omen
  474. aura
    distinctive but intangible quality around a person or thing
  475. aural
    of or pertaining to hearing or the ear
  476. auricle
    a pouch projecting from an atrium of the heart
  477. auricular
    relating to, perceived by, or shaped like the ears
  478. auriferous
    containing gold
  479. aurora
    bands of light caused by charged solar particles
  480. auspice
    a favorable omen
  481. austere
    of a stern or strict bearing or demeanor
  482. autarchy
    a political system governed by a single individual
  483. authentic
    not counterfeit or copied
  484. authenticity
    undisputed credibility
  485. autobiography
    a book or account of your own life
  486. autocracy
    a theory favoring unlimited authority by an individual
  487. autocrat
    a cruel and oppressive dictator
  488. automaton
    a mechanism that can move independently of external control
  489. autonomous
    existing as an independent entity
  490. autonomy
    political independence
  491. autopsy
    an examination and dissection of a dead body
  492. autumnal
    of or characteristic of or occurring in the fall
  493. auxiliary
    furnishing added support
  494. avalanche
    a slide of large masses of snow, ice and mud down a mountain
  495. avarice
    reprehensible acquisitiveness; insatiable desire for wealth
  496. aver
    declare or affirm solemnly and formally as true
  497. averse
    strongly opposed
  498. aversion
    a feeling of intense dislike
  499. avert
    turn away or aside
  500. aviary
    a building where birds are kept
  501. avidity
    a positive feeling of wanting to push ahead with something
  502. avocation
    an auxiliary activity
  503. avow
    declare or affirm solemnly and formally as true
  504. awaken
    cause to become conscious
  505. awry
    turned or twisted to one side
  506. azalea
    any of numerous ornamental shrubs grown for their showy flowers of various colors
  507. azure
    bright blue in color, like a clear sky
  508. bacterium
    a single-celled or noncellular organism lacking chlorophyll
  509. badger
    sturdy carnivorous burrowing mammal with strong claws
  510. baffle
    be a mystery or bewildering to
  511. bailiff
    officer of the court employed to execute writs and processes
  512. baize
    a bright green fabric napped to resemble felt
  513. bale
    a large bundle bound for storage or transport
  514. baleful
    threatening or foreshadowing evil or tragic developments
  515. ballad
    a narrative poem of popular origin
  516. balsam
    a scented sap used in medicines and perfumes
  517. banal
    repeated too often; overfamiliar through overuse
  518. barcarole
    a boating song sung by Venetian gondoliers
  519. baritone
    the second lowest adult male singing voice
  520. barograph
    a recording barometer
  521. barometer
    an instrument that measures atmospheric pressure
  522. barring
    the act of excluding someone by a negative vote or veto
  523. bask
    expose oneself to warmth and light, as for relaxation
  524. bass
    the lowest part of the musical range
  525. baste
    cover with liquid before cooking
  526. baton
    a metal rod wielded or twirled by a drum major or majorette
  527. battalion
    an army unit consisting of a headquarters and companies
  528. batten
    a strip fixed to something to hold it firm
  529. batter
    strike violently and repeatedly
  530. bauble
    cheap showy jewelry or ornament
  531. bawl
    cry loudly
  532. beatify
    make blessedly happy
  533. beatitude
    a state of supreme happiness
  534. beau
    a man with whom one has a romantic relationship
  535. becalm
    make still, steady, or tranquil
  536. beck
    a beckoning gesture
  537. bedaub
    spread or daub (a surface)
  538. bedeck
    decorate
  539. bedlam
    a state of extreme confusion and disorder
  540. befog
    make less visible or unclear
  541. befriend
    become friends with
  542. beget
    have children
  543. begrudge
    be envious of or feel annoyance toward
  544. belated
    after the expected or usual time
  545. belay
    turn a rope around something in order to secure it
  546. belie
    be in contradiction with
  547. believe
    accept as true; take to be true
  548. belittle
    cause to seem lesser or inferior
  549. belle
    a young woman considered charming and beautiful
  550. bellicose
    having or showing a ready disposition to fight
  551. belligerent
    characteristic of an enemy or one eager to fight
  552. bemoan
    regret strongly
  553. benediction
    a blessing or ceremonial prayer invoking divine protection
  554. benefactor
    a person who helps people or institutions
  555. benefice
    an endowed church office giving income to its holder
  556. beneficent
    doing or producing good
  557. beneficial
    promoting or enhancing well-being
  558. beneficiary
    the recipient of funds or other advantages
  559. benefit
    something that aids or promotes well-being
  560. benevolence
    disposition to do good
  561. benevolent
    showing or motivated by sympathy and understanding
  562. benign
    kind in disposition or manner
  563. benignant
    pleasant and beneficial in nature or influence
  564. benignity
    the quality of being kind and gentle
  565. benison
    a spoken blessing
  566. bequeath
    leave or give, especially by will after one's death
  567. bereave
    deprive through death
  568. berth
    a place where a sailing vessel can be secured
  569. beseech
    ask for or request earnestly
  570. beset
    assail or attack on all sides
  571. besmear
    spread or daub (a surface)
  572. bestial
    resembling an animal, especially by being vicious or cruel
  573. bestrew
    cover by strewing
  574. bestride
    get up on the back of
  575. bethink
    cause oneself to consider something
  576. betide
    become of; happen to
  577. betimes
    in good time
  578. betroth
    give to in marriage
  579. betrothal
    the act of becoming engaged
  580. bevel
    a sloping edge where two surfaces meet at a non-right angle
  581. bewilder
    cause to be confused emotionally
  582. bibliography
    a list of writings with time and place of publication
  583. bibliomania
    preoccupation with the acquisition and possession of books
  584. bibliophile
    someone who loves and usually collects books
  585. bibulous
    given to or marked by the consumption of alcohol
  586. bide
    dwell
  587. biennial
    occurring every second year
  588. bier
    a stand to support a corpse or a coffin prior to burial
  589. bigamist
    someone who marries one person while already legally married to another
  590. bigamy
    the offense of marrying someone while you have a spouse
  591. bight
    a bend or curve (especially in a coastline)
  592. bilateral
    having two sides or parts
  593. bilingual
    using or knowing two languages
  594. biography
    an account of the series of events making up a person's life
  595. biography
    an account of the series of events making up a person's life
  596. biology
    the science that studies living organisms
  597. biped
    an animal that walks on two legs
  598. birthright
    a right or privilege that you are entitled to at birth
  599. bitterness
    the taste experience when quinine or coffee is taken into the mouth
  600. blase
    nonchalantly unconcerned
  601. blaspheme
    speak of in an irreverent or impious manner
  602. blatant
    without any attempt at concealment; completely obvious
  603. blaze
    a strong flame that burns brightly
  604. blazon
    the official symbols of a family, state, etc.
  605. bleak
    unpleasantly cold and damp
  606. blemish
    a mark or flaw that spoils the appearance of something
  607. blithe
    carefree and happy and lighthearted
  608. blithesome
    carefree and happy and lighthearted
  609. blockade
    a war measure isolating an area of importance to the enemy
  610. boatswain
    a petty officer on a merchant ship
  611. bodice
    part of a dress above the waist
  612. bodily
    of or relating to or belonging to the body
  613. boisterous
    marked by exuberance and high spirits
  614. bole
    the main stem of a tree
  615. bolero
    a Spanish dance in triple time accompanied by guitar
  616. boll
    the rounded seed-bearing capsule of a cotton or flax plant
  617. bolster
    support and strengthen
  618. bomb
    an explosive device fused to explode under specific conditions
  619. bombard
    throw bombs at or attack with bombs
  620. bombardier
    the member of a bomber crew responsible for using the bombsight and releasing the bombs on the target
  621. bombast
    pompous or pretentious talk or writing
  622. boorish
    ill-mannered and coarse in behavior or appearance
  623. bore
    make a hole, especially with a pointed power or hand tool
  624. borough
    an English town
  625. bosom
    breast
  626. botanical
    of or relating to plants
  627. botanize
    collect and study plants
  628. botany
    the branch of biology that studies plants
  629. bountiful
    producing in abundance
  630. bowler
    a felt hat that is round and hard with a narrow brim
  631. boycott
    refusal to have commercial dealings with some organization
  632. brae
    a slope or hillside
  633. braggart
    a very boastful and talkative person
  634. brandish
    move or swing back and forth
  635. bravado
    a swaggering show of courage
  636. bravo
    a cry of approval as from an audience at the end of great performance
  637. bray
    a cry of or similar to that of a donkey
  638. braze
    solder together by using hard solder with a high melting point
  639. brazier
    large metal container in which coal or charcoal is burned
  640. breach
    an opening, especially a gap in a dike or fortification
  641. breaker
    waves breaking on the shore
  642. breech
    opening in the barrel of a gun where bullets can be loaded
  643. brethren
    the lay members of a male religious order
  644. brevity
    the attribute of being short or fleeting
  645. bric-a-brac
    small decorative objects
  646. bridle
    headgear for a horse
  647. brigade
    army unit smaller than a division
  648. brigadier
    a general officer ranking below a major general
  649. brigand
    an armed thief who is (usually) a member of a band
  650. brimstone
    an old name for sulfur
  651. brine
    a strong solution of salt and water used for pickling
  652. bristle
    a stiff hair
  653. brittle
    having little elasticity
  654. broach
    bring up a topic for discussion
  655. broadcast
    disseminate over the airwaves, as in radio or television
  656. brogan
    a thick and heavy shoe
  657. brogue
    a thick and heavy shoe
  658. brokerage
    the business of a broker
  659. bromine
    a nonmetallic heavy volatile corrosive dark brown liquid element belonging to the halogens; found in sea water
  660. bronchitis
    inflammation of the membranes lining the bronchial tubes
  661. bronchus
    either of the two main branches of the trachea
  662. brooch
    a decorative pin
  663. brotherhood
    the family relationship between two male offspring
  664. browbeat
    discourage or frighten with threats or a domineering manner
  665. brusque
    rudely abrupt or blunt in speech or manner
  666. buffoon
    a person who amuses others by ridiculous behavior
  667. buffoonery
    acting like a clown
  668. bulbous
    rounded and bulging
  669. bullock
    a young male of domesticated cattle
  670. bulrush
    tall marsh plant with cylindrical seed heads
  671. bulwark
    an embankment built around a space for defensive purposes
  672. bumper
    a bar on a vehicle to absorb shock and prevent damage
  673. bumptious
    offensively self-assertive
  674. bungle
    make a mess of, destroy, or ruin
  675. buoyancy
    the tendency to float in water or other liquid
  676. buoyant
    tending to float on a liquid or rise in air or gas
  677. bureau
    an administrative unit of government
  678. bureaucracy
    a government administered primarily by nonelective officials
  679. burgess
    a citizen of an English borough
  680. burgher
    a citizen of an English borough
  681. burnish
    polish and make shiny
  682. bursar
    the treasurer at a college or university
  683. bustle
    move or cause to move energetically or busily
  684. butt
    the small unused part of something
  685. butte
    a hill that rises abruptly from the surrounding region
  686. buttress
    a support usually of stone or brick
  687. bylaw
    a rule adopted by an organization
  688. cabal
    a clique that seeks power usually through intrigue
  689. cabalism
    adherence to some extreme traditional theological concept or interpretation
  690. cabinet
    a storage compartment for clothes and valuables
  691. cacophony
    loud confusing disagreeable sounds
  692. cadaverous
    of or relating to a corpse
  693. cadence
    the accent in a metrical foot of verse
  694. cadenza
    a solo passage occurring near the end of a piece of music
  695. caitiff
    a cowardly and despicable person
  696. cajole
    influence or urge by gentle urging, caressing, or flattering
  697. cajolery
    flattery intended to persuade
  698. calculable
    capable of being calculated or estimated
  699. calculus
    mathematics involving derivatives and integrals of function
  700. callosity
    an area of skin that is thick or hard from continual pressure or friction (as the sole of the foot)
  701. callow
    young and inexperienced
  702. calorie
    unit of heat raising 1 gram of water by 1 degree centigrade
  703. calumny
    a false accusation of an offense
  704. come
    move toward, travel toward
  705. cameo
    engraving or carving in low relief on a stone
  706. campaign
    related operations aimed at achieving a particular goal
  707. canary
    any of several small Old World finches
  708. candid
    openly straightforward and direct without secretiveness
  709. candor
    the quality of being honest and straightforward
  710. canine
    a dog, wolf, jackal, or other closely related mammal
  711. canon
    a collection of books accepted as holy scripture
  712. cant
    a slope in the turn of a road or track
  713. cantata
    a musical composition for voices and orchestra
  714. canto
    a major division of a long poem
  715. cantonment
    temporary living quarters specially built by the army for soldiers
  716. capacious
    large in the amount that can be contained
  717. capillary
    a minute blood vessel connecting arterioles with venules
  718. capitulate
    surrender under agreed conditions
  719. caprice
    a sudden desire
  720. caption
    brief description accompanying an illustration
  721. captious
    tending to find and call attention to faults
  722. captivate
    attract; cause to be enamored
  723. carcass
    the dead body of an animal
  724. cardiac
    of or relating to the heart
  725. cardinal
    a vivid red color
  726. caret
    a mark used to indicate an insertion into a text
  727. caricature
    a representation of a person exaggerated for comic effect
  728. carnage
    the savage and excessive killing of many people
  729. carnal
    of or relating to the body or flesh
  730. carnivorous
    relating to flesh-eating animals
  731. carouse
    celebrate or enjoy something in a noisy or wild way
  732. carrion
    the dead and rotting body of an animal; unfit for human food
  733. cartilage
    tough elastic tissue, mostly converted to bone in adults
  734. cartridge
    a module designed to be inserted into a larger piece of equipment
  735. caste
    a hereditary social class among Hindus
  736. castigate
    inflict severe punishment on
  737. casual
    without or seeming to be without plan or method; offhand
  738. casualty
    someone injured or killed in an accident
  739. cat-o'-nine-tails
    a whip with nine knotted cords
  740. cataclysm
    a sudden violent change in the earth's surface
  741. cataract
    disease that involves the clouding of the lens of the eye
  742. catastrophe
    a sudden violent change in the earth's surface
  743. cathode
    a negatively charged electrode that is the source of electrons entering an electrical device
  744. catholicity
    the quality of being universal; existing everywhere
  745. caucus
    meet to select a candidate or promote a policy
  746. causal
    involving an entity that produces an effect
  747. caustic
    capable of destroying or eating away by chemical action
  748. cauterize
    burn, sear, or freeze using a hot iron or electric current
  749. cede
    give over
  750. censor
    a person authorized to suppress unacceptable material
  751. censorious
    harshly critical or expressing censure
  752. census
    a periodic count of the population
  753. centenary
    the 100th anniversary, or the celebration of it
  754. centiliter
    a metric unit of volume equal to one hundredth of a liter
  755. centimeter
    a metric unit of length equal to one hundredth of a meter
  756. centurion
    leader of soldiers in ancient Rome
  757. cereal
    grass whose starchy grains are used as food: wheat
  758. ceremonial
    marked by pomp or formality
  759. ceremonious
    characterized by pomp and stately display
  760. cessation
    a stopping
  761. cession
    the act of surrendering possession or control
  762. chagrin
    strong feelings of embarrassment
  763. chameleon
    lizard of Africa and Madagascar able to change skin color
  764. chancery
    an office of archives for public or ecclesiastic records
  765. chaos
    formless state of matter before the creation of the cosmos
  766. characteristic
    typical or distinctive
  767. characterize
    be typical of
  768. charlatan
    a flamboyant deceiver
  769. chasm
    a deep opening in the earth's surface
  770. chasten
    censure severely
  771. chastise
    scold or criticize severely
  772. chastity
    abstaining from sexual relations
  773. chateau
    an impressive country house (or castle) in France
  774. chattel
    personal property, as opposed to real estate
  775. check
    examine to determine accuracy or quality
  776. chiffon
    a sheer fabric of silk or rayon
  777. chivalry
    the medieval principles governing knightly conduct
  778. cholera
    a contagious disease that affects the small intestine
  779. choleric
    characterized by anger
  780. choral
    related to or written for or performed by a musical group
  781. christen
    administer baptism to
  782. chromatic
    being, having, or characterized by color
  783. chronology
    an arrangement of events in time
  784. chronometer
    an accurate clock (especially used in navigation)
  785. cipher
    a secret method of writing
  786. circulate
    move through a system and return to the starting point
  787. circumference
    the length of the closed curve of a circle
  788. circumlocution
    an indirect way of expressing something
  789. circumnavigate
    travel completely around something
  790. circumscribe
    draw a geometric figure around another figure
  791. circumspect
    careful to consider potential consequences and avoid risk
  792. citadel
    a stronghold for shelter during a battle
  793. cite
    make reference to
  794. claimant
    someone who seeks a benefit, right, title, or payment
  795. clairvoyance
    apparent power to perceive things not present to the senses
  796. clamorous
    conspicuously and offensively loud
  797. clan
    group of people related by blood or marriage
  798. clandestine
    conducted with or marked by hidden aims or methods
  799. clangor
    a loud resonant repeating noise
  800. clarify
    make clear by removing impurities or solids, as by heating
  801. clarion
    loud and clear
  802. classify
    arrange or order by categories
  803. clearance
    vertical space available to allow easy passage under something
  804. clemency
    leniency and compassion shown toward offenders
  805. clement
    (of weather or climate) mild
  806. close-hauled
    having the sails trimmed for sailing as close to the wind as possible
  807. clothier
    a merchant who sells men's clothing
  808. clumsy
    lacking grace in movement or posture
  809. coagulant
    an agent that produces coagulation
  810. coagulate
    change from a liquid to a thickened or solid state
  811. coalescence
    the union of diverse things into one body or form or group
  812. coalition
    the union of diverse things into one body or form or group
  813. coddle
    cook in nearly boiling water
  814. codicil
    a supplement to a will
  815. coerce
    cause to do through pressure or necessity
  816. coercion
    using force to cause something to occur
  817. coercive
    serving or intended to force
  818. cogent
    powerfully persuasive
  819. cognate
    related by blood
  820. cognizant
    having or showing knowledge or understanding or realization
  821. cohere
    cause to form a united, orderly, and consistent whole
  822. cohesion
    the state of sticking together
  823. cohesive
    combining well to form a unified whole
  824. coincide
    happen simultaneously
  825. coincidence
    the property of two things happening at the same time
  826. coincident
    occurring or operating at the same time
  827. collaborate
    work together on a common enterprise or project
  828. collapse
    break down, literally or metaphorically
  829. collapsible
    capable of breaking down
  830. colleague
    an associate that one works with
  831. collective
    done by or characteristic of individuals acting together
  832. collector
    a person who gathers and saves things
  833. collegian
    a student (or former student) at a college or university
  834. collide
    crash together with violent impact
  835. collier
    someone who works in a coal mine
  836. collision
    an accident resulting from violent impact of a moving object
  837. colloquial
    characteristic of informal spoken language or conversation
  838. colloquialism
    an expression that seeks to imitate informal speech
  839. colloquy
    formal conversation
  840. collusion
    secret agreement
  841. colossus
    someone or something that is abnormally large and powerful
  842. comely
    according with custom or propriety
  843. comestible
    suitable for use as food
  844. comical
    arousing or provoking laughter
  845. commemorate
    call to remembrance
  846. commentary
    a written explanation or criticism or illustration
  847. commingle
    mix or blend
  848. commissariat
    a stock or supply of foods
  849. commission
    the act of granting authority to undertake certain functions
  850. commitment
    the act of binding yourself to a course of action
  851. committal
    the official act of consigning a person to confinement
  852. commodity
    any good that can be bought and sold
  853. commotion
    a disorderly outburst or tumult
  854. commute
    a regular journey to and from your place of work
  855. comparable
    able to be described as similar
  856. comparative
    involving the examination of similarities and differences
  857. comparison
    the act of examining resemblances
  858. compensate
    make amends for
  859. competence
    the quality of being adequately or well qualified
  860. competent
    properly or sufficiently qualified, capable, or efficient
  861. competitive
    involving rivalry over something
  862. competitor
    the contestant you hope to defeat
  863. complacence
    the feeling you have when you are satisfied with yourself
  864. complacent
    contented to a fault with oneself or one's actions
  865. complaisance
    a tendency to try to please or yield to the will of others
  866. complaisant
    showing a cheerful willingness to do favors for others
  867. complement
    something added to embellish or make perfect
  868. complex
    complicated in structure
  869. compliant
    disposed to act in accordance with someone's wishes
  870. complicate
    make less simple
  871. complication
    the act or process of making more difficult or challenging
  872. complicity
    guilt as a confederate in a crime or offense
  873. compliment
    a remark expressing praise and admiration
  874. component
    one of the individual parts making up a larger entity
  875. comport
    behave in a certain manner
  876. composure
    steadiness of mind under stress
  877. comprehensible
    capable of being understood
  878. comprehension
    an ability to understand the meaning of something
  879. comprehensive
    including all or everything
  880. compress
    squeeze or push together
  881. compressible
    capable of being compressed or made more compact
  882. compression
    the act of applying force
  883. comprise
    be made of
  884. compulsion
    using force to cause something to occur
  885. compulsory
    required by rule
  886. compunction
    a feeling of deep regret, usually for some misdeed
  887. compute
    make a mathematical calculation
  888. concede
    give over
  889. conceit
    the trait of being unduly vain
  890. conceive
    have the idea for
  891. concerto
    a composition for orchestra and a soloist
  892. concession
    the act of yielding
  893. conciliate
    gain the good will of or cause to be more favorably inclined
  894. conciliatory
    making or willing to make concessions
  895. conclusive
    forming a decisive end or resolution
  896. concord
    a harmonious state of things and of their properties
  897. concordance
    a harmonious state of things and of their properties
  898. concur
    happen simultaneously
  899. concurrence
    the property of two things happening at the same time
  900. concurrent
    occurring or operating at the same time
  901. concussion
    injury to the brain caused by a blow
  902. condensation
    process of changing from a gas to a liquid or solid state
  903. condense
    cause a gas or vapor to change into a liquid
  904. condescend
    behave in a patronizing manner
  905. condolence
    an expression of sympathy with another's grief
  906. conduce
    be conducive to
  907. conducive
    tending to bring about; being partly responsible for
  908. contractable
    (of disease) capable of being spread by infection
  909. conduit
    a passage through which water or electric wires can pass
  910. confectionery
    candy and other sweets considered collectively
  911. confederacy
    a union of political organizations
  912. confederate
    united in a league
  913. confer
    present
  914. conferee
    a person on whom something is bestowed
  915. confessor
    someone who confesses
  916. confidant
    someone to whom private matters are told
  917. confide
    reveal in private
  918. confidence
    belief in yourself and your abilities
  919. confident
    having or marked by assurance
  920. confinement
    the state of being enclosed
  921. confiscate
    take temporary possession of a security by legal authority
  922. conflagration
    a very intense and uncontrolled fire
  923. confluence
    a place where things merge or flow together
  924. confluent
    flowing together
  925. conformable
    disposed or willing to comply
  926. conformance
    correspondence in form or appearance
  927. conformation
    acting according to certain accepted standards
  928. conformity
    correspondence in form, type, or appearance
  929. confront
    oppose, as in hostility or a competition
  930. congeal
    solidify, thicken, or come together
  931. congenial
    suitable to your needs
  932. congest
    become or cause to become obstructed
  933. congregate
    come together, usually for a purpose
  934. coniferous
    of or relating to cone-bearing trees or shrubs
  935. conjecture
    believe especially on uncertain or tentative grounds
  936. conjoin
    make contact or come together
  937. conjugal
    relating to the relationship between a wife and husband
  938. conjugate
    undergo the act of becoming a single unit
  939. conjugation
    the state of being joined together
  940. conjunction
    the state of being joined together
  941. connive
    form intrigues (for) in an underhand manner
  942. connoisseur
    an expert able to appreciate a field
  943. connote
    express or state indirectly
  944. connubial
    relating to marriage or the relationship between spouses
  945. conquer
    take possession of by force, as after an invasion
  946. consanguineous
    related by blood
  947. conscience
    motivation deriving from ethical or moral principles
  948. conscientious
    characterized by extreme care and great effort
  949. conscious
    having awareness of surroundings and sensations and thoughts
  950. conscript
    enroll into service compulsorily
  951. consecrate
    give entirely to a specific person, activity, or cause
  952. consecutive
    one after the other
  953. consensus
    agreement in the judgment reached by a group as a whole
  954. conservatism
    belief in preserving tradition and opposing radical change
  955. conservative
    resistant to change
  956. conservatory
    a schoolhouse with special facilities for fine arts
  957. consign
    give over to another for care or safekeeping
  958. consignee
    the person to whom merchandise is delivered over
  959. consignor
    the person who delivers over or commits merchandise
  960. consistency
    uniformity or stability in arrangement, behavior, or quality
  961. console
    give moral or emotional strength to
  962. consolidate
    form into a solid mass or whole
  963. consonance
    a harmonious state of things and of their properties
  964. consonant
    a speech sound that is not a vowel
  965. consort
    keep company with
  966. conspicuous
    obvious to the eye or mind
  967. conspirator
    a member of a plot to carry out some harmful or illegal act
  968. conspire
    act in agreement and in secret towards a deceitful purpose
  969. constable
    a law officer with limited authority
  970. constellation
    a configuration of stars as seen from the earth
  971. consternation
    sudden shock or dismay that causes confusion
  972. constituency
    the body of voters who elect a representative for their area
  973. constituent
    one of the individual parts making up a composite entity
  974. constrict
    squeeze or push together
  975. consul
    a diplomat appointed to protect a government's interests
  976. consulate
    the residence or workplace of a diplomat
  977. consummate
    having or revealing supreme mastery or skill
  978. consumption
    the act of using something up
  979. consumptive
    tending to consume or use often wastefully
  980. contagion
    an incident in which an infectious disease is transmitted
  981. contagious
    (of disease) capable of being spread by infection
  982. contaminate
    make impure
  983. contemplate
    think intently and at length, as for spiritual purposes
  984. contemporaneous
    occurring in the same period of time
  985. contemporary
    occurring in the same period of time
  986. contemptible
    deserving of scorn or disrespect
  987. contemptuous
    expressing extreme scorn
  988. contender
    the contestant you hope to defeat
  989. contiguity
    the attribute of being so near as to be touching
  990. contiguous
    having a common boundary or edge
  991. continence
    voluntary control over urinary and fecal discharge
  992. contingency
    the state of being dependent on something
  993. contingent
    determined by conditions or circumstances that follow
  994. continuance
    the property of enduring or continuing in time
  995. continuation
    the act of carrying on with an activity without interruption
  996. continuity
    uninterrupted connection or union
  997. continuous
    moving in time or space without interruption
  998. contort
    twist and press out of shape
  999. contraband
    distributed or sold illicitly
  1000. contradiction
    opposition between two conflicting forces or ideas
  1001. contradictory
    not able to be true at the same time
  1002. interposition
    the act of putting something between two things
  1003. contravene
    go against, as of rules and laws
  1004. contribution
    a voluntary gift made to some worthwhile cause
  1005. contributor
    a writer published in a periodical or as part of a book
  1006. contrite
    feeling or expressing pain or sorrow
  1007. contrivance
    the faculty of inventive skill
  1008. contrive
    make or work out a plan for; devise
  1009. control
    power to direct or determine
  1010. controller
    a mechanism that controls the operation of a machine
  1011. contumacious
    willfully obstinate; stubbornly disobedient
  1012. contumacy
    obstinate rebelliousness and insubordination
  1013. contuse
    injure the underlying soft tissue or bone of
  1014. contusion
    an injury in which the skin is not broken
  1015. convalesce
    get over an illness or shock
  1016. convalescence
    gradual healing through rest after sickness or injury
  1017. convalescent
    returning to health after illness or debility
  1018. convene
    meet formally
  1019. convenience
    the quality of being useful
  1020. converge
    be adjacent or come together
  1021. convergent
    tending to come together from different directions
  1022. conversant
    well informed about or knowing thoroughly
  1023. conversion
    the act of changing from one use or function to another
  1024. convertible
    designed to be changed from one use or form to another
  1025. convex
    curving or bulging outward
  1026. conveyance
    something that serves as a means of transportation
  1027. convivial
    occupied with or fond of the pleasures of good company
  1028. convolution
    the action of coiling or twisting or winding together
  1029. convolve
    curl, wind, or twist together
  1030. convoy
    the act of escorting while in transit
  1031. convulse
    move or stir about violently
  1032. convulsion
    a violent uncontrollable contraction of muscles
  1033. copious
    large in number or quantity
  1034. coquette
    talk or behave amorously, without serious intentions
  1035. cornice
    the topmost projecting part of an entablature
  1036. cornucopia
    a horn filled with fruit and grain symbolizing prosperity
  1037. corollary
    an inference following from the proof of another proposition
  1038. coronation
    the ceremony of installing a new monarch
  1039. coronet
    a small crown
  1040. corporal
    affecting the body as opposed to the mind or spirit
  1041. corporate
    of or belonging to a business firm
  1042. corporeal
    having material or physical form or substance
  1043. corps
    an army unit usually consisting of two or more divisions
  1044. corpse
    the dead body of a human being
  1045. corpulent
    excessively large
  1046. corpuscle
    an unattached cell such as a red or white blood cell
  1047. correlate
    bear a reciprocal or mutual relation
  1048. correlative
    expressing a reciprocal or complementary relation
  1049. corrigible
    capable of being corrected or set right
  1050. corroborate
    give evidence for
  1051. corroboration
    confirmation that some fact or statement is true
  1052. corrode
    cause to deteriorate due to water, air, or an acid
  1053. corrosion
    erosion by chemical action
  1054. corrosive
    capable of destroying or eating away by chemical action
  1055. corruptible
    capable of being corrupted
  1056. corruption
    use of a position of trust for dishonest gain
  1057. cosmetic
    serving a decorative rather than a useful purpose
  1058. cosmic
    pertaining to or characteristic of the universe
  1059. cosmogony
    the branch of astrophysics that studies the origin and evolution and structure of the universe
  1060. cosmography
    the science that maps the general features of the universe
  1061. cosmology
    metaphysical study of the origin and nature of the universe
  1062. cosmopolitan
    composed of people from many parts of the world
  1063. cosmos
    the universe considered as a whole
  1064. counterclaim
    an opinion offered in opposition to another position
  1065. counteract
    act in opposition to
  1066. counterbalance
    a weight that balances another weight
  1067. countercharge
    a charge brought by an accused person against the accuser
  1068. counterfeit
    not genuine; imitating something superior
  1069. counterpart
    a person or thing having the same function as another
  1070. countervail
    oppose and mitigate the effects of by contrary actions
  1071. countinghouse
    office used by the accountants of a business
  1072. countryman
    a man from your own country
  1073. courageous
    able to face and deal with danger or fear without flinching
  1074. course
    a connected series of events or actions or developments
  1075. courser
    a huntsman who hunts small animals with fast dogs that use sight rather than scent to follow their prey
  1076. courtesy
    a considerate and respectful manner
  1077. covenant
    an agreement between a god and the people
  1078. covert
    secret or hidden
  1079. covey
    a small flock of birds
  1080. cower
    crouch or curl up
  1081. coxswain
    the helmsman of a ship's boat or a racing crew
  1082. crag
    a steep rugged rock or cliff
  1083. cranium
    the part of the skull that encloses the brain
  1084. crass
    so unrefined as to be offensive or insensitive
  1085. craving
    an intense desire for some particular thing
  1086. creak
    make a high-pitched, squeaking noise
  1087. creamery
    a workplace where dairy products are produced or sold
  1088. creamy
    of the color of cream
  1089. credence
    the mental attitude that something is believable
  1090. credible
    capable of being believed
  1091. credulous
    showing a lack of judgment or experience
  1092. creed
    any system of principles or beliefs
  1093. crematory
    a furnace where a corpse can be burned and reduced to ashes
  1094. crevasse
    a deep fissure
  1095. crevice
    a long narrow opening
  1096. criterion
    the ideal in terms of which something can be judged
  1097. critique
    appraise or judge in an analytical way
  1098. crockery
    ceramic dishes used for serving food
  1099. crucible
    a vessel used for high temperature chemical reactions
  1100. crusade
    a series of actions tending toward a particular end
  1101. crustacean
    mainly aquatic arthropod usually having a segmented body
  1102. crustaceous
    being or having or resembling a hard crust or shell
  1103. cryptogram
    a piece of writing in code or cipher
  1104. crystallize
    cause to form crystals or assume crystalline form
  1105. cudgel
    a club that is used as a weapon
  1106. culinary
    of or relating to or used in cooking
  1107. cull
    remove something that has been rejected
  1108. culpable
    deserving blame or censure as being wrong or injurious
  1109. culprit
    someone or something responsible for harm or wrongdoing
  1110. culvert
    a transverse and enclosed drain under a road or railway
  1111. cupidity
    extreme greed for material wealth
  1112. curable
    able to be treated and healed
  1113. curator
    the custodian of a collection, as a museum or library
  1114. curio
    something unusual, maybe worthy of collecting
  1115. cursive
    handwriting in which letters are connected within words
  1116. cursory
    hasty and without attention to detail; not thorough
  1117. curt
    brief and to the point
  1118. curtail
    terminate or abbreviate before its intended or proper end
  1119. curtsy
    a gesture involving bending the knees to show respect
  1120. cycloid
    resembling a circle
  1121. cygnet
    a young swan
  1122. cynical
    believing the worst of human nature and motives
  1123. cynicism
    a pessimistic feeling of distrust
  1124. cynosure
    something that provides guidance
  1125. daring
    a challenge to do something dangerous or foolhardy
  1126. darkling
    uncannily or threateningly dark or obscure
  1127. dastard
    a despicable coward
  1128. datum
    an item of factual information from measurement or research
  1129. dauntless
    invulnerable to fear or intimidation
  1130. cayman
    a semiaquatic reptile of Central and South America that resembles an alligator but has a more heavily armored belly
  1131. dead heat
    a tie in a race
  1132. dearth
    an insufficient quantity or number
  1133. death's head
    a human skull used as a symbol of death
  1134. debase
    make impure by adding a foreign or inferior substance
  1135. debatable
    open to doubt or argument
  1136. debonair
    having a sophisticated charm
  1137. debut
    the act of beginning something new
  1138. decagon
    a closed shape with ten sides and ten angles
  1139. decagram
    10 grams
  1140. decaliter
    a metric unit of volume or capacity equal to 10 liters
  1141. Decalogue
    the biblical commandments of Moses
  1142. decameter
    a metric unit of length equal to ten meters
  1143. decamp
    leave suddenly
  1144. decapitate
    cut the head off of
  1145. decapod
    cephalopods having eight short tentacles plus two long ones
  1146. decasyllable
    a verse line having ten syllables
  1147. deceit
    the quality of being fraudulent
  1148. deceitful
    marked by deliberate deceptiveness
  1149. deceive
    cause someone to believe an untruth
  1150. decency
    the quality of conforming to rules of propriety and morality
  1151. decent
    socially or conventionally correct; refined or virtuous
  1152. deciduous
    shedding foliage at the end of the growing season
  1153. decimal
    a number in a system based on ten
  1154. decimate
    kill in large numbers
  1155. decipher
    convert something hidden or secretive into ordinary language
  1156. decisive
    characterized by resoluteness and firmness
  1157. declamation
    a long, impassioned speech
  1158. declamatory
    ostentatiously lofty in style
  1159. declarative
    relating to an explicit statement or announcement
  1160. declension
    the inflection of nouns, pronouns, and adjectives
  1161. decorate
    make more attractive, as by adding ornament or color
  1162. decorous
    characterized by propriety and dignity and good taste
  1163. decoy
    something used to lure fish or other animals
  1164. decrepit
    worn and broken down by hard use
  1165. dedication
    complete and wholehearted fidelity
  1166. deduce
    reason from the general to the particular
  1167. deface
    mar or spoil the appearance of
  1168. defalcate
    appropriate fraudulently to one's own use
  1169. defamation
    an abusive attack on a person's character or good name
  1170. defame
    charge falsely or with malicious intent
  1171. default
    an option that is selected automatically
  1172. defendant
    someone against whom an action is brought in a court of law
  1173. defensible
    capable of being justified or protected
  1174. defensive
    an attitude of excessive sensitivity to criticism
  1175. defer
    yield to another's wish or opinion
  1176. deference
    courteous regard for people's feelings
  1177. defiant
    boldly resisting authority or an opposing force
  1178. deficiency
    lack of an adequate quantity or number
  1179. deficient
    inadequate in amount or degree
  1180. definite
    precise; explicit and clearly defined
  1181. deflect
    turn from a straight course or fixed direction
  1182. deforest
    remove the trees from
  1183. deform
    assume a different shape
  1184. deformity
    an affliction in which some part of the body is misshapen
  1185. defraud
    deprive of by deceit
  1186. defray
    bear the expenses of
  1187. degeneracy
    the state of being degenerate in mental or moral qualities
  1188. degenerate
    a person whose behavior deviates from what is acceptable
  1189. degradation
    a change to a lower state
  1190. degrade
    reduce in worth or character, usually verbally
  1191. dehydrate
    remove water from
  1192. deify
    exalt to the position of a God
  1193. deign
    do something that one considers to be below one's dignity
  1194. deist
    a person who believes that God created the universe and then abandoned it
  1195. deity
    a supernatural being worshipped as controlling the world
  1196. deject
    cause to feel dispirited, sad, or downhearted
  1197. dejection
    a state of melancholy depression
  1198. delectable
    extremely pleasing to the sense of taste
  1199. delectation
    a feeling of extreme pleasure or satisfaction
  1200. deleterious
    harmful to living things
  1201. delicacy
    the quality of being exquisitely fine in appearance
  1202. delineate
    represented accurately or precisely
  1203. deliquesce
    melt, liquefy, or dissolve, by absorbing moisture from the air
  1204. delirious
    experiencing hallucinations
  1205. delude
    be dishonest with
  1206. deluge
    a heavy rain
  1207. delusion
    a mistaken or unfounded opinion or idea
  1208. demagnetize
    make nonmagnetic; take away the magnetic properties (of)
  1209. demagogue
    a leader who seeks support by appealing to popular passions
  1210. demeanor
    the way a person behaves toward other people
  1211. demented
    affected with madness or insanity
  1212. demerit
    a quality or feature deserving censure
  1213. demise
    the time when something ends
  1214. demobilize
    release from military service or remove from the active list of military service
  1215. demolish
    destroy completely
  1216. demonstrable
    capable of being proved
  1217. demonstrate
    give an exhibition of to an interested audience
  1218. demonstrative
    a pronoun that points out an intended referent
  1219. demonstrator
    someone participating in a public display of group feeling
  1220. demulcent
    a medication that soothes inflamed or injured skin
  1221. demurrage
    detention of a ship or freight car or other cargo beyond its scheduled time of departure
  1222. dendroid
    resembling a tree in form and branching structure
  1223. Dendrolagus
    tree wallabies
  1224. denizen
    a plant or animal naturalized in a region
  1225. denominate
    assign a name or title to
  1226. denomination
    identifying word by which someone or something is called
  1227. denominator
    the divisor of a fraction
  1228. denote
    have as a meaning
  1229. denouement
    the outcome of a complex sequence of events
  1230. denounce
    speak out against
  1231. dentifrice
    a substance for cleaning the teeth
  1232. denude
    make bare or strip of a covering
  1233. denunciation
    a public act of condemnation
  1234. deplete
    use up, as resources or materials
  1235. deplorable
    of very poor quality or condition
  1236. deplore
    express strong disapproval of
  1237. deponent
    a person who testifies or gives a deposition
  1238. depopulate
    reduce in population
  1239. deport
    expel from a country
  1240. deportment
    the way a person behaves toward other people
  1241. deposition
    the act of putting something somewhere
  1242. depositor
    a person who has deposited money in a bank or similar institution
  1243. depository
    a facility for storage or safekeeping
  1244. deprave
    corrupt morally or by intemperance or sensuality
  1245. deprecate
    express strong disapproval of; deplore
  1246. depreciate
    decline in value
  1247. depreciation
    a decrease in price or value
  1248. depress
    push down
  1249. depression
    a sunken or lowered geological formation
  1250. depth
    the extent downward or backward or inward
  1251. derelict
    a person without a home, job, or property
  1252. deride
    treat or speak of with contempt
  1253. derivable
    capable of being derived
  1254. derision
    the act of treating with contempt
  1255. derivation
    the source or origin from which something comes
  1256. derivative
    a compound obtained from another compound
  1257. derive
    come from
  1258. dermatology
    the branch of medicine dealing with the skin
  1259. derrick
    a simple crane having lifting tackle slung from a boom
  1260. descendant
    a person considered as coming from some ancestor or race
  1261. descendent
    a person considered as descended from some ancestor or race
  1262. descent
    a movement downward
  1263. descry
    catch sight of
  1264. desert
    leave someone who needs or counts on you; leave in the lurch
  1265. desiccant
    a substance that promotes drying
  1266. designate
    design or destine
  1267. desist
    stop performing some action
  1268. resistance
    any mechanical force that tends to slow or oppose motion
  1269. despair
    a state in which all hope is lost or absent
  1270. desperado
    a bold outlaw
  1271. desperate
    a person who is frightened and in need of help
  1272. despicable
    morally reprehensible
  1273. despite
    contemptuous disregard
  1274. despond
    lose confidence or hope; become dejected
  1275. despondent
    without or almost without hope
  1276. despot
    a cruel and oppressive dictator
  1277. despotism
    dominance through threat of punishment and violence
  1278. destitute
    poor enough to need help from others
  1279. desultory
    marked by lack of definite plan, purpose, or enthusiasm
  1280. deter
    turn away from as by fear or persuasion
  1281. deteriorate
    become worse or disintegrate
  1282. determinate
    supplying or being a final or conclusive settlement
  1283. determination
    the act of finding out the properties of something
  1284. deterrent
    something immaterial that interferes with action or progress
  1285. detest
    dislike intensely
  1286. detract
    take away a part from; diminish
  1287. detriment
    a damage or loss
  1288. deride
    treat or speak of with contempt
  1289. deviate
    turn aside; turn away from
  1290. devilry
    wicked and cruel behavior
  1291. deviltry
    wicked and cruel behavior
  1292. devious
    turning away from a straight course
  1293. devise
    arrange by systematic planning and united effort
  1294. devout
    deeply religious
  1295. dexterity
    adroitness in using the hands
  1296. diabolic
    showing cunning or ingenuity or wickedness
  1297. diacritical
    capable of distinguishing
  1298. diagnose
    subject to a medical analysis
  1299. diagnosis
    identifying the nature or cause of some phenomenon
  1300. dialect
    the usage or vocabulary characteristic of a group of people
  1301. dialectician
    a logician skilled in dialectic
  1302. dialogue
    a conversation between two persons
  1303. diaphanous
    so thin as to transmit light
  1304. diatomic
    of or relating to a molecule made up of two atoms
  1305. diatribe
    thunderous verbal attack
  1306. dictum
    an authoritative declaration
  1307. didactic
    instructive, especially excessively
  1308. difference
    the quality of being unlike or dissimilar
  1309. differentia
    distinguishing characteristics
  1310. differential
    a quality that distinguishes between similar things
  1311. differentiate
    acquire a distinct character
  1312. diffidence
    lack of self-assurance
  1313. diffident
    showing modest reserve
  1314. defeasible
    capable of being annulled or voided or terminated
  1315. diffusion
    the act of dispersing something
  1316. dignitary
    an important or influential person
  1317. digraph
    two successive letters
  1318. digress
    wander from a direct or straight course
  1319. dilapidated
    in a state of decay, ruin, or deterioration
  1320. dilate
    become wider
  1321. dilatory
    wasting time
  1322. dilemma
    state of uncertainty in a choice between unfavorable options
  1323. dilettante
    an amateur engaging in an activity without serious intention
  1324. diligence
    conscientiousness in paying proper attention to a task
  1325. dilute
    lessen the strength or flavor of a solution or mixture
  1326. diminution
    change toward something smaller or lower
  1327. dimly
    with a faint light
  1328. diphthong
    a sound that glides between two vowels in a single syllable
  1329. diplomacy
    negotiation between nations
  1330. diplomat
    an official engaged in international negotiations
  1331. diplomatic
    relating to negotiation between nations
  1332. diplomatist
    an official engaged in international negotiations
  1333. disagree
    be of different opinions
  1334. disallow
    command against
  1335. disappear
    become invisible or unnoticeable
  1336. disappoint
    fail to meet the hopes or expectations of
  1337. disapprove
    consider something to be bad, wrong, or inappropriate
  1338. disarm
    take away the weapons from; render harmless
  1339. disarrange
    disturb the arrangement of
  1340. disavow
    refuse to acknowledge
  1341. disavowal
    denial of any connection with or knowledge of
  1342. disbeliever
    someone who refuses to believe (as in a divinity)
  1343. disburden
    take the burden off; remove the burden from
  1344. disburse
    expend, as from a fund
  1345. discard
    anything that is cast aside
  1346. discernible
    perceptible by the senses or intellect
  1347. disciple
    one who believes and helps spread the doctrine of another
  1348. disciplinary
    relating to discipline in behavior
  1349. discipline
    a system of rules of conduct or method of practice
  1350. disclaim
    make a disavowal about
  1351. discolor
    cause to lose or change hue
  1352. discomfit
    cause to lose one's composure
  1353. discomfort
    the state of being tense and feeling pain
  1354. disconnect
    separate, sever, or unfasten
  1355. disconsolate
    sad beyond comforting; incapable of being soothed
  1356. discontinuance
    the act of discontinuing or breaking off; an interruption
  1357. discord
    lack of agreement or harmony
  1358. discountenance
    look with disfavor on
  1359. discover
    determine the existence, presence, or fact of
  1360. discredit
    the state of being held in low esteem
  1361. discreet
    marked by prudence or modesty and wise self-restraint
  1362. discrepant
    not in agreement
  1363. discriminate
    marked by the ability to see or make fine distinctions
  1364. discursive
    tending to cover a wide range of subjects
  1365. discussion
    an extended communication dealing with a particular topic
  1366. disenfranchise
    deprive of voting rights
  1367. disengage
    release from something that holds fast or entangles
  1368. disfavor
    put at a disadvantage
  1369. disfigure
    mar or spoil the appearance of
  1370. dishabille
    the state of being carelessly or partially dressed
  1371. dishonest
    deceptive or fraudulent
  1372. disillusion
    the act of freeing from false belief
  1373. disinfect
    destroy microorganisms or pathogens by cleansing
  1374. disinfectant
    a chemical or agent that destroys harmful microorganisms
  1375. disinherit
    prevent deliberately (as by making a will) from receiving
  1376. disinterested
    unaffected by concern for one's own welfare
  1377. disjunctive
    serving or tending to divide or separate
  1378. dislocate
    put out of its usual place, position, or relationship
  1379. dismissal
    the sending away of someone
  1380. dismount
    alight from (a horse)
  1381. disobedience
    the failure to follow rules or comply
  1382. disobedient
    unwilling to submit to authority
  1383. disown
    cast off
  1384. disparage
    express a negative opinion of
  1385. disparity
    inequality or difference in some respect
  1386. dispel
    cause to separate and go in different directions
  1387. dispensation
    the act of giving out in portions
  1388. displace
    cause to move, usually with force or pressure
  1389. dispossess
    deprive someone of something, especially property
  1390. disputation
    a formal debate
  1391. disqualify
    make unfit or unsuitable
  1392. disquiet
    a feeling of mild anxiety about possible developments
  1393. disregard
    lack of attention and due care
  1394. disreputable
    lacking respectability in character, behavior or appearance
  1395. disrepute
    the state of being held in low esteem
  1396. disrobe
    get undressed
  1397. disrupt
    make a break in
  1398. dissatisfy
    fail to please or meet expectations
  1399. dissect
    cut open or cut apart
  1400. dissection
    the act of cutting so as to separate into pieces
  1401. dissemble
    behave unnaturally or affectedly
  1402. disseminate
    cause to become widely known
  1403. dissension
    disagreement among those expected to cooperate
  1404. dissent
    a difference of opinion
  1405. dissentient
    refusing to attend services of the Church of England
  1406. dissentious
    dissenting (especially dissenting with the majority opinion)
  1407. dissertation
    a treatise advancing a point of view resulting from research
  1408. disservice
    an act intended to help that turns out badly
  1409. dissever
    separate into parts or portions
  1410. dissimilar
    not alike
  1411. dissipate
    cause to separate and go in different directions
  1412. dissipation
    breaking up and scattering by dispersion
  1413. dissolute
    unrestrained by convention or morality
  1414. dissolution
    separation into component parts
  1415. dissolve
    pass into a solution
  1416. dissonance
    disagreeable sounds
  1417. dissonant
    harmonically unresolved
  1418. dissuade
    turn away from by persuasion
  1419. dissuasion
    a communication that dissuades you
  1420. distemper
    any of various infectious viral diseases of animals
  1421. distend
    cause to expand as if by internal pressure
  1422. distensible
    capable of being distended; able to stretch and expand
  1423. distention
    the state of being stretched beyond normal dimensions
  1424. distill
    undergo condensation
  1425. distillation
    purifying a liquid by boiling it and condensing its vapors
  1426. distiller
    someone who distills alcoholic liquors
  1427. distinction
    a discrimination between things as different
  1428. distort
    twist and press out of shape
  1429. distrain
    levy a distress on
  1430. distraint
    the seizure and holding of property as security for payment of a debt or satisfaction of a claim
  1431. distraught
    deeply agitated especially from emotion
  1432. distrust
    doubt about someone's honesty
  1433. disunion
    the termination or destruction of a unit
  1434. disyllable
    a word having two syllables
  1435. diurnal
    having a daily cycle or occurring every day
  1436. divagation
    a turning aside (of your course or attention or concern)
  1437. divergent
    tending to move apart in different directions
  1438. diverse
    distinctly dissimilar or unlike
  1439. diversion
    a turning aside
  1440. diversity
    noticeable variety
  1441. divert
    turn aside; turn away from
  1442. avertible
    capable of being avoided or warded off
  1443. divest
    take away possessions from someone
  1444. divination
    the art or gift of prophecy by supernatural means
  1445. divinity
    a supernatural being who is worshipped
  1446. divisible
    capable of being or liable to be divided or separated
  1447. divisor
    an integer that is a factor of another integer
  1448. divulge
    make known to the public information previously kept secret
  1449. divulgence
    the act of disclosing something that was secret or private
  1450. docile
    easily handled or managed
  1451. docket
    a temporally organized plan for matters to be attended to
  1452. doe
    the mature female of mammals such as deer
  1453. dogma
    a doctrine or code of beliefs accepted as authoritative
  1454. dogmatic
    pertaining to a code of beliefs accepted as authoritative
  1455. dogmatize
    state as a dogma
  1456. doleful
    filled with or evoking sadness
  1457. wholesome
    characteristic of physical or moral well-being
  1458. dolor
    (poetry) painful grief
  1459. dolorous
    showing sorrow
  1460. domain
    a particular environment or walk of life
  1461. domesticity
    the quality of being domestic or domesticated
  1462. domicile
    housing that someone is living in
  1463. dominance
    the power or right to give orders or make decisions
  1464. dominant
    most frequent or common
  1465. dominate
    be in control
  1466. domination
    power to defeat
  1467. domineer
    rule or exercise power over in a cruel and autocratic manner
  1468. donate
    give to a charity or good cause
  1469. detonator
    a mechanical or electrical explosive device or a small amount of explosive; can be used to initiate the reaction of a disrupting explosive
  1470. donee
    the recipient of funds or other benefits
  1471. donor
    a person who makes a gift of money, property, etc.
  1472. dormant
    inactive but capable of becoming active
  1473. doublet
    a man's close-fitting jacket, worn during the Renaissance
  1474. doubly
    twice the degree
  1475. dowry
    money brought by a woman to her husband at marriage
  1476. drachma
    a unit of apothecary weight equal to an eighth of an ounce
  1477. dragnet
    a conical fishnet dragged through the water at great depths
  1478. dragoon
    compel by coercion, threats, or crude means
  1479. drainage
    emptying something accomplished by allowing liquid to run out of it
  1480. dramatist
    someone who writes plays
  1481. dramatize
    put into a form intended for performance
  1482. drastic
    forceful and extreme and rigorous
  1483. drought
    a shortage of rainfall
  1484. drowsy
    half asleep
  1485. drudgery
    hard, monotonous, routine work
  1486. dubious
    fraught with uncertainty or doubt
  1487. duckling
    young duck
  1488. ductile
    capable of being shaped or bent or drawn out
  1489. duet
    two performers or singers who perform together
  1490. dun
    a color or pigment varying around a light grey-brown color
  1491. duplex
    a house with two units sharing a common wall
  1492. duplicity
    the act of deceiving or acting in bad faith
  1493. durance
    imprisonment (especially for a long time)
  1494. duration
    the period of time during which something continues
  1495. duteous
    willingly obedient out of a sense of respect
  1496. dutiable
    subject to import tax
  1497. dutiful
    willingly obedient out of a sense of respect
  1498. dwindle
    become smaller or lose substance
  1499. dyne
    a unit of force equal to the force that imparts an acceleration of 1 cm/sec/sec to a mass of 1 gram
  1500. earnest
    characterized by a firm, sincere belief in one's opinions
  1501. earthenware
    ceramic ware made of porous clay fired at low heat
  1502. eatable
    suitable for use as food
  1503. ebullient
    joyously unrestrained
  1504. eccentric
    conspicuously or grossly unconventional or unusual
  1505. eccentricity
    strange and unconventional behavior
  1506. eclipse
    the phenomenon when one celestial body obscures another
  1507. economize
    spend sparingly or avoid waste
  1508. ecstasy
    a state of elated bliss
  1509. ecstatic
    feeling great rapture or delight
  1510. edible
    suitable for use as food
  1511. edict
    a formal or authoritative proclamation
  1512. edify
    make understand
  1513. editorial
    an article giving opinions or perspectives
  1514. educe
    construe a meaning or elicit a principle
  1515. efface
    remove by or as if by rubbing or erasing
  1516. effect
    a phenomenon that is caused by some previous phenomenon
  1517. effective
    producing or capable of producing an intended result
  1518. effectual
    producing or capable of producing an intended result
  1519. effeminacy
    the trait of being effeminate (derogatory of a man)
  1520. effeminate
    lacking traits typically associated with men or masculinity
  1521. effervesce
    become bubbly or frothy or foaming
  1522. effervescent
    giving off bubbles
  1523. effete
    excessively self-indulgent, affected, or decadent
  1524. efficacious
    giving the power to produce an intended result
  1525. efficacy
    capacity or power to produce a desired result
  1526. efficiency
    skillfulness in avoiding wasted time and effort
  1527. efficient
    being effective without wasting time, effort, or expense
  1528. efflorescence
    the time and process of budding and unfolding of blossoms
  1529. efflorescent
    bursting into flower
  1530. effluvium
    a foul-smelling outflow or vapor
  1531. effrontery
    audacious behavior that you have no right to
  1532. effulgence
    the quality of being bright and sending out rays of light
  1533. effuse
    pour out
  1534. effusion
    an unrestrained expression of emotion
  1535. egoism
    concern for your own interests and welfare
  1536. egoist
    a conceited and self-centered person
  1537. egotism
    an exaggerated opinion of your own importance
  1538. egotist
    a conceited and self-centered person
  1539. egregious
    conspicuously and outrageously bad or reprehensible
  1540. egress
    the act or means of going out
  1541. eject
    put out or expel from a place
  1542. elapse
    pass by
  1543. elasticity
    the tendency of a body to return to its original shape
  1544. electrolysis
    (chemistry) a chemical decomposition reaction produced by passing an electric current through a solution containing ions
  1545. electron tube
    electronic device consisting of a system of electrodes arranged in an evacuated glass or metal envelope
  1546. elegy
    a mournful poem; a lament for the dead
  1547. element
    a substance that cannot be separated into simpler substances
  1548. elicit
    call forth, as an emotion, feeling, or response
  1549. eligible
    qualified for or allowed or worthy of being chosen
  1550. eliminate
    end, take out, or do away with
  1551. elocution
    an expert manner of speaking involving control of voice
  1552. eloquent
    expressing yourself readily, clearly, effectively
  1553. elucidate
    make clear and comprehensible
  1554. elude
    escape, either physically or mentally
  1555. elusion
    the act of avoiding capture (especially by cunning)
  1556. emaciate
    grow weak and thin or waste away physically
  1557. emanate
    give out, as breath or an odor
  1558. emancipate
    free from slavery or servitude
  1559. embargo
    a government order imposing a trade barrier
  1560. embark
    go on board
  1561. embarrass
    cause to feel self-conscious
  1562. embellish
    make more attractive, as by adding ornament or color
  1563. embezzle
    appropriate fraudulently to one's own use
  1564. emblazon
    decorate with heraldic arms
  1565. emblem
    special design representing a quality, type, or group
  1566. embody
    represent in physical form
  1567. embolden
    give encouragement to
  1568. embolism
    occlusion of a blood vessel by an embolus
  1569. embroil
    force into some kind of situation or course of action
  1570. emerge
    come out into view, as from concealment
  1571. emergence
    the act of coming out into view
  1572. emergent
    coming into existence
  1573. emeritus
    a professor or minister who is retired from assigned duties
  1574. emigrant
    someone who leaves one country to settle in another
  1575. emigrate
    leave one's country of residence for a new one
  1576. eminence
    high status importance owing to marked superiority
  1577. eminent
    standing above others in quality or position
  1578. emit
    give off, send forth, or discharge
  1579. emphasis
    intensity or forcefulness of expression
  1580. emphasize
    stress or single out as important
  1581. emphatic
    spoken with particular stress
  1582. employee
    a worker who is hired to perform a job
  1583. employer
    a person or firm that hires workers
  1584. emporium
    a large shop organized into sections
  1585. empower
    give or delegate authority to
  1586. emulate
    strive to equal or match, especially by imitating
  1587. enact
    order by virtue of superior authority; decree
  1588. enamor
    attract
  1589. encamp
    live in or as if in a tent
  1590. encomium
    a formal expression of praise
  1591. encompass
    include in scope
  1592. encore
    an extra performance in response to audience demand
  1593. encourage
    inspire with confidence
  1594. encroach
    advance beyond the usual limit
  1595. encumber
    hold back, impede, or weigh down
  1596. encyclical
    a letter from the pope sent to all Roman Catholic bishops throughout the world
  1597. encyclopedia
    a reference work containing articles on various topics
  1598. endanger
    pose a threat to
  1599. endear
    make attractive or lovable
  1600. endemic
    native to or confined to a certain region
  1601. endue
    give qualities or abilities to
  1602. endurable
    capable of being borne though unpleasant
  1603. endurance
    a state of surviving; remaining alive
  1604. energetic
    possessing or displaying forceful exertion
  1605. enervate
    weaken physically, mentally, or morally
  1606. enfeeble
    make weak
  1607. enfranchise
    grant freedom to, as from slavery or servitude
  1608. engender
    call forth
  1609. engrave
    carve, cut, or etch into a material or surface
  1610. engross
    devote fully to
  1611. enhance
    increase
  1612. enigma
    something that baffles understanding and cannot be explained
  1613. enjoin
    give instructions to or direct somebody to do something
  1614. enkindle
    cause to start burning
  1615. enlighten
    give spiritual insight to
  1616. enlist
    join the military
  1617. enmity
    a state of deep-seated ill-will
  1618. ennoble
    give a title to someone
  1619. enormity
    the quality of extreme wickedness
  1620. enormous
    extraordinarily large in size or extent or degree
  1621. enrage
    make someone extremely or violently angry
  1622. enrapture
    hold spellbound
  1623. enshrine
    enclose in a place of worship
  1624. ensnare
    take or catch as if in a trap
  1625. entail
    have as a logical consequence
  1626. entangle
    cause to twist together or be caught in a snarled mass
  1627. enthrall
    hold spellbound
  1628. enthrone
    put a monarch on the throne
  1629. enthuse
    utter with enthusiasm
  1630. enthusiastic
    having or showing great excitement and interest
  1631. entirety
    the state of being total and complete
  1632. entomology
    the branch of zoology that studies insects
  1633. entrails
    internal organs collectively
  1634. entreaty
    earnest or urgent request
  1635. entree
    the principal dish of a meal
  1636. entrench
    fix firmly or securely
  1637. entwine
    wind or twist together
  1638. enumerate
    specify individually
  1639. epic
    a long narrative poem telling of a hero's deeds
  1640. epicure
    a person who takes great pleasure in fine food and drink
  1641. epicycle
    a circle that rolls around another circle
  1642. epicycloid
    a line generated by a point on a circle rolling around another circle
  1643. epidemic
    a widespread outbreak of an infectious disease
  1644. epidermis
    the outer layer of skin covering the body surface
  1645. epigram
    a witty saying
  1646. epilogue
    a short speech by an actor at the end of a play
  1647. epiphany
    a usually sudden insight, perception, or understanding of something
  1648. episode
    a happening that is distinctive in a series of events
  1649. epitaph
    an inscription in memory of a buried person
  1650. epithet
    descriptive word or phrase
  1651. epitome
    a standard or typical example
  1652. epizootic
    (of animals) epidemic among animals of a single kind within a particular region
  1653. epoch
    a period marked by distinctive character
  1654. Spode
    a brand of fine English porcelain
  1655. equalize
    make uniform, corresponding, or matching
  1656. equanimity
    steadiness of mind under stress
  1657. equestrian
    of or relating to or featuring horseback riding
  1658. equilibrium
    a stable situation in which forces cancel one another
  1659. equitable
    fair to all parties as dictated by reason and conscience
  1660. equity
    the quality of being fair, reasonable, or impartial
  1661. equivalent
    being essentially comparable to something
  1662. equivocal
    open to two or more interpretations
  1663. equivocate
    be deliberately ambiguous or unclear
  1664. eradicate
    destroy completely, as if down to the roots
  1665. errant
    straying from the right course or from accepted standards
  1666. erratic
    liable to sudden unpredictable change
  1667. erroneous
    containing or characterized by mistakes
  1668. erudite
    having or showing profound knowledge
  1669. erudition
    profound scholarly knowledge
  1670. eschew
    avoid and stay away from deliberately
  1671. espy
    catch sight of
  1672. esquire
    an attendant and shield bearer to a knight
  1673. essence
    the choicest or most vital part of some idea or experience
  1674. esthetic
    concerning an appreciation of beauty or good taste
  1675. estimable
    deserving of respect or high regard
  1676. estrange
    remove from customary environment or associations
  1677. estuary
    the wide part of a river where it nears the sea
  1678. etcetera
    additional unspecified odds and ends; more of the same
  1679. eugenic
    causing improvement in the offspring produced
  1680. eulogize
    praise formally and eloquently
  1681. eulogy
    a formal expression of praise for someone who has died
  1682. euphemism
    an inoffensive expression substituted for an offensive one
  1683. euphonious
    having a pleasant sound
  1684. euphony
    any pleasing and harmonious sounds
  1685. Eureka
    a town in northwest California on an arm of the Pacific Ocean
  1686. evade
    avoid or try to avoid fulfilling, answering, or performing
  1687. evanesce
    disappear gradually
  1688. evanescent
    short-lived; tending to vanish or disappear
  1689. evangelical
    of a Christian church believing in personal conversion
  1690. evangelist
    a preacher of the Christian gospel
  1691. evasion
    the act of physically escaping from something
  1692. eventual
    expected to follow in the indefinite future
  1693. evert
    turn inside out; turn the inner surface of outward
  1694. evict
    expel or eject without recourse to legal process
  1695. evidential
    serving as or based on proof
  1696. evince
    give expression to
  1697. evoke
    call forth, as an emotion, feeling, or response
  1698. evolution
    sequence of events involved in the development of a species
  1699. evolve
    undergo development
  1700. exacerbate
    make worse
  1701. exaggerate
    enlarge beyond bounds or the truth
  1702. exasperate
    make furious
  1703. excavate
    recover through digging
  1704. exceed
    be or do something to a greater degree
  1705. excel
    distinguish oneself
  1706. excellence
    possessing good qualities in high degree
  1707. excellency
    an outstanding feature
  1708. excellent
    very good; of the highest quality
  1709. excerpt
    a passage selected from a larger work
  1710. excess
    the state of being more than full
  1711. excitable
    responding quickly with strong emotion or agitation
  1712. excitation
    the state of being emotionally aroused and worked up
  1713. exclamation
    an abrupt excited utterance
  1714. exclude
    prevent from entering; shut out
  1715. exclusion
    a deliberate act of omission
  1716. excrescence
    something that bulges out or projects from its surroundings
  1717. excretion
    the bodily process of discharging waste matter
  1718. excruciate
    torment emotionally or mentally
  1719. excursion
    a journey taken for pleasure
  1720. excusable
    capable of being overlooked
  1721. execrable
    unequivocally detestable
  1722. execration
    hate coupled with disgust
  1723. executor
    a person appointed to carry out the terms of the will
  1724. exegesis
    an explanation or critical interpretation
  1725. exemplar
    a person or thing to be imitated; ideal model
  1726. exemplary
    worthy of imitation
  1727. exemplify
    be characteristic of
  1728. exempt
    freed from or not subject to an obligation or liability
  1729. exert
    put to use
  1730. exhale
    expel air
  1731. exhaust
    wear out completely
  1732. exhaustible
    capable of being used up; capable of being exhausted
  1733. exhaustion
    extreme fatigue
  1734. exhaustive
    performed comprehensively and completely
  1735. exhilarate
    fill with sublime emotion
  1736. exhume
    dig up for reburial or for medical investigation
  1737. exigency
    a pressing or urgent situation
  1738. exigent
    demanding immediate attention
  1739. existence
    the state or fact of being
  1740. exit
    move out of or depart from
  1741. exodus
    a journey by a large group to escape from a hostile environment
  1742. exonerate
    pronounce not guilty of criminal charges
  1743. exorbitance
    extreme excess
  1744. exorbitant
    greatly exceeding bounds of reason or moderation
  1745. exorcise
    expel through adjuration or prayers
  1746. exotic
    characteristic of another place or part of the world
  1747. expand
    extend in one or more directions
  1748. expanse
    a wide and open space or area, as of land, sea, or sky
  1749. expansion
    the act of increasing in size or volume or quantity or scope
  1750. expatriate
    a person who is voluntarily absent from home or country
  1751. expect
    regard something as probable or likely
  1752. expectancy
    an expectation
  1753. expectorate
    clear out the chest and lungs
  1754. expediency
    the quality of being suited to the end in view
  1755. expedient
    appropriate to a purpose
  1756. expedite
    process fast and efficiently
  1757. expeditious
    marked by speed and efficiency
  1758. expend
    use up or consume fully
  1759. expense
    a financial burden; money that must be paid out
  1760. expiate
    make amends for
  1761. explicate
    elaborate, as of theories and hypotheses
  1762. explicit
    precisely and clearly expressed or readily observable
  1763. explode
    burst and release energy as through a violent reaction
  1764. explosion
    the act of bursting
  1765. explosive
    a substance that releases great energy when heated or struck
  1766. exposition
    a collection of things for public display
  1767. expository
    serving to expound or set forth
  1768. expostulate
    reason with for the purpose of dissuasion
  1769. exposure
    the state of being exposed to harm
  1770. expressive
    characterized by communicating beliefs or opinions
  1771. expulsion
    the act of forcing out someone or something
  1772. extant
    still in existence; not extinct or destroyed or lost
  1773. extemporaneous
    with little or no preparation or forethought
  1774. extempore
    with little or no preparation or forethought
  1775. extensible
    capable of being protruded or stretched or opened out
  1776. extension
    act of expanding in scope
  1777. extensive
    large in spatial extent or range or scope or quantity
  1778. extensor
    a skeletal muscle whose contraction extends or stretches a body part
  1779. extenuate
    lessen or to try to lessen the seriousness or degree of
  1780. exterior
    situated in the outdoors or outside of a building
  1781. external
    happening or arising outside some limits or surface
  1782. extinct
    no longer in existence
  1783. extinguish
    put out, as of fires, flames, or lights
  1784. extol
    praise, glorify, or honor
  1785. extort
    obtain by coercion or intimidation
  1786. extortion
    unjust exaction, as by the misuse of authority
  1787. extradite
    hand over to the authorities of another country
  1788. extradition
    surrender of an accused by one state or country to another
  1789. extrajudicial
    occurring outside of legal proceedings
  1790. extraneous
    not belonging to that in which it is contained
  1791. extraordinary
    highly unusual or exceptional or remarkable
  1792. extravagance
    the quality of exceeding appropriate limits
  1793. extravagant
    recklessly wasteful
  1794. extremist
    a person who holds radical views
  1795. extremity
    the outermost or farthest region or point
  1796. extricate
    release from entanglement or difficulty
  1797. extrude
    form or shape by forcing through an opening
  1798. exuberance
    joyful enthusiasm
  1799. exuberant
    joyously unrestrained
  1800. fabricate
    put together out of artificial or natural components
  1801. fabulous
    extremely pleasing
  1802. facet
    a distinct feature or element in a problem
  1803. facetious
    cleverly amusing in tone
  1804. facial
    of or concerning the front of the head
  1805. facile
    arrived at without due care or effort; lacking depth
  1806. facilitate
    make easier
  1807. facility
    a building or place that provides a particular service
  1808. facsimile
    an exact copy or reproduction
  1809. faction
    a dissenting clique
  1810. factious
    dissenting with the majority opinion
  1811. fallacious
    containing or based on incorrect reasoning
  1812. fallacy
    a misconception resulting from incorrect reasoning
  1813. fallible
    wanting in moral strength, courage, or will
  1814. fallow
    left unplowed and unseeded during a growing season
  1815. famish
    be hungry; go without food
  1816. fanatic
    a person motivated by irrational enthusiasm
  1817. fancier
    a person having a strong liking for something
  1818. forceless
    lacking force; feeble
  1819. fastidious
    giving careful attention to detail
  1820. fathom
    a linear unit of measurement for water depth
  1821. fatuous
    devoid of intelligence
  1822. faulty
    having a defect
  1823. faun
    a mythological creature that is half human and half goat
  1824. fawn
    a young deer
  1825. fealty
    the loyalty that one owes to a country, sovereign, or lord
  1826. feasible
    capable of being done with means at hand
  1827. federate
    unite on a federal basis or band together as a league
  1828. feint
    any distracting or deceptive maneuver
  1829. felicitate
    express congratulations
  1830. felicity
    pleasing and appropriate manner or style
  1831. felon
    someone who has been legally convicted of a crime
  1832. felonious
    involving or being or having the nature of a crime
  1833. felony
    a serious crime, such as murder or arson
  1834. feminine
    associated with women and not with men
  1835. Lerner
    United States lyricist who collaborated on musicals with Frederick Loewe (1918-1986)
  1836. ferocious
    marked by extreme and violent energy
  1837. ferocity
    the property of being aggressive or forceful
  1838. fervent
    characterized by intense emotion
  1839. fervid
    characterized by intense emotion
  1840. fervor
    feelings of great warmth and intensity
  1841. festal
    offering fun and celebration
  1842. festive
    offering fun and gaiety
  1843. fete
    an elaborate party, often outdoors
  1844. fetus
    an unborn vertebrate in the later stages of development
  1845. feudal
    relating to a system where vassals are protected by lords
  1846. feudalism
    the social system in which vassals were protected by lords
  1847. fez
    a felt cap for a man
  1848. fiasco
    a complete failure or collapse
  1849. fickle
    liable to sudden unpredictable change
  1850. fictitious
    formed or conceived by the imagination
  1851. fidelity
    the quality of being faithful
  1852. fiducial
    based on trust
  1853. fief
    a piece of land held under the feudal system
  1854. filibuster
    a tactic for delaying legislation by making long speeches
  1855. finale
    the closing section of a musical composition
  1856. finality
    the quality of being definitely settled
  1857. finally
    as the end result of a sequence or process
  1858. financial
    involving fiscal matters
  1859. financier
    a person skilled in large-scale monetary transactions
  1860. finery
    elaborate or showy attire and accessories
  1861. finesse
    subtly skillful handling of a situation
  1862. finite
    bounded in magnitude or spatial or temporal extent
  1863. fiscal
    involving financial matters
  1864. fishmonger
    someone who sells fish
  1865. fissure
    a long narrow depression in a surface
  1866. fitful
    occurring in spells and often abruptly
  1867. fixture
    an object firmly secured in place, especially in a household
  1868. flag officer
    a senior naval officer above the rank of captain
  1869. flagrant
    conspicuously and outrageously bad or reprehensible
  1870. flamboyant
    tending to attract attention; marked by ostentatious display
  1871. flatulence
    a state of excessive gas in the alimentary canal
  1872. flection
    the state of being flexed (as of a joint)
  1873. fledgling
    young bird that has just become capable of flying
  1874. flexible
    able to bend easily
  1875. flimsy
    a thin strong lightweight translucent paper
  1876. flippant
    showing an inappropriate lack of seriousness
  1877. floe
    a flat mass of ice drifting at sea
  1878. flora
    all the plant life in a particular region or period
  1879. floral
    relating to or associated with flowers
  1880. florid
    elaborately or excessively ornamented
  1881. florist
    someone who grows and deals in flowers
  1882. fluctuate
    move or sway in a rising and falling or wavelike pattern
  1883. fluctuation
    an instance of change
  1884. flue
    a conduit to carry off smoke
  1885. fluent
    expressing yourself readily, clearly, effectively
  1886. fluently
    in a fluent manner
  1887. flux
    a state of constant change
  1888. foggy
    filled or abounding with fog or mist
  1889. foible
    a minor weakness or peculiarity in someone's character
  1890. foist
    force onto another
  1891. foliage
    the collective amount of leaves of one or more plants
  1892. folio
    a book consisting of large sheets of folded paper
  1893. folklore
    the unwritten stories and proverbs and songs of a culture
  1894. fondle
    touch or stroke lightly in a loving or endearing manner
  1895. foolery
    foolish or senseless behavior
  1896. footnote
    a printed comment placed below the main text on a page
  1897. coppery
    of something having the color of copper
  1898. foppish
    overly concerned with extreme elegance in dress and manner
  1899. forbearance
    a delay in enforcing rights or claims or privileges
  1900. forty
    the cardinal number that is the product of ten and four
  1901. forcible
    impelled by physical force especially against resistance
  1902. forebode
    make a prediction about; tell in advance
  1903. forecast
    a prediction about how something will develop
  1904. forecastle
    living quarters consisting of a superstructure in the bow of a merchant ship where the crew is housed
  1905. foreclose
    keep from happening or arising; make impossible
  1906. forecourt
    the outer or front court of a building or of a group of buildings
  1907. forefather
    the founder of a family
  1908. forego
    do without or cease to hold or adhere to
  1909. foreground
    the part of a scene that is near the viewer
  1910. forehead
    the part of the face above the eyes
  1911. foreign
    not deriving from the essential nature of something
  1912. foreigner
    a person who comes from another country
  1913. prejudge
    judge beforehand, especially without sufficient evidence
  1914. foreknowledge
    knowledge of an event before it occurs
  1915. foreman
    a person who exercises control over workers
  1916. foreordain
    foreordain or determine beforehand
  1917. foreordination
    being determined in advance
  1918. forebear
    a person from whom you are descended
  1919. foreign
    not deriving from the essential nature of something
  1920. foresail
    the lowest sail on the foremast of a square-rigged vessel
  1921. foresee
    realize beforehand
  1922. foreshore
    the part of the seashore between the highwater mark and the low-water mark
  1923. foresight
    seeing ahead; knowing in advance; foreseeing
  1924. foretell
    foreshadow or presage
  1925. forethought
    planning or plotting in advance of acting
  1926. forfeit
    lose the right to or lose by some error, offense, or crime
  1927. forfend
    prevent the occurrence of; prevent from happening
  1928. forgery
    criminal falsification by making or altering an instrument
  1929. forgo
    do without or cease to hold or adhere to
  1930. formation
    the act of establishing or creating something
  1931. formidable
    extremely impressive in strength or excellence
  1932. formula
    a group of symbols that make a mathematical statement
  1933. forswear
    formally reject or disavow
  1934. forte
    an asset of special worth or utility
  1935. forth
    forward in time, order, or degree
  1936. forthright
    directly and without evasion; not roundabout
  1937. fortify
    make strong or stronger
  1938. fortitude
    strength of mind that enables one to endure adversity
  1939. foursome
    four people considered as a unit
  1940. fracture
    breaking of hard tissue such as bone
  1941. fragile
    easily broken or damaged or destroyed
  1942. frailty
    the state of being weak in health or body
  1943. frankincense
    an aromatic gum resin formerly valued for worship
  1944. frantic
    marked by uncontrolled excitement or emotion
  1945. fraternal
    like or characteristic of or befitting a brother
  1946. fraudulence
    the quality of being deceptive
  1947. fraudulent
    intended to deceive
  1948. fray
    wear away by rubbing
  1949. Freemason
    a member of a widespread secret fraternal order pledged to mutual assistance and brotherly love
  1950. freethinker
    a person who believes that God created the universe and then abandoned it
  1951. free trade
    the exchange of goods without governmental interference
  1952. frequency
    the number of occurrences within a given time period
  1953. fresco
    a mural done with watercolors on wet plaster
  1954. freshness
    the property of being pure and fresh
  1955. fretful
    nervous and unable to relax
  1956. frightful
    provoking horror
  1957. frigid
    extremely cold
  1958. sericterium
    silk-producing gland of insects or spiders
  1959. frivolity
    the trait of being not serious or sensible
  1960. frivolous
    not serious in content, attitude, or behavior
  1961. frizz
    curl tightly
  1962. frizzle
    curl tightly
  1963. frolicsome
    given to merry play
  1964. frontier
    a wilderness at the edge of a settled area of a country
  1965. frowzy
    negligent of neatness especially in dress and person
  1966. frugal
    avoiding waste
  1967. fruition
    the condition of producing seed-bearing structures
  1968. fugacious
    lasting a very short time
  1969. fulcrum
    the pivot about which a lever turns
  1970. fulminate
    cause to explode violently and with loud noise
  1971. fulsome
    unpleasantly and excessively suave or ingratiating
  1972. fumigate
    treat with smoke, especially with the aim of disinfecting
  1973. functionary
    a worker who holds or is invested with an office
  1974. fundamental
    serving as an essential component
  1975. fungible
    freely exchangeable for something of like nature
  1976. fungous
    of or relating to fungi
  1977. fungus
    a spore-producing organism that lacks chlorophyll
  1978. furbish
    polish and make shiny
  1979. furlong
    a unit of length equal to 220 yards
  1980. furlough
    a temporary leave of absence, especially from military duty
  1981. furrier
    someone who makes or sells garments made of animal pelts
  1982. further
    to or at a greater extent or degree or a more advanced stage
  1983. furtherance
    encouragement of the progress or growth or acceptance of something
  1984. furtive
    secret and sly
  1985. fuse
    any igniter used to initiate the burning of a propellant
  1986. fusible
    capable of being melted and fused
  1987. futile
    producing no result or effect
  1988. futurist
    someone who predicts the future
  1989. gaiety
    a joyful feeling
  1990. gaily
    in a joyous or happy manner
  1991. gait
    an animal's manner of moving
  1992. gallant
    having or displaying great dignity or nobility
  1993. galore
    existing in abundance
  1994. galvanic
    pertaining to electric current by chemical action
  1995. galvanism
    electricity produced by chemical action
  1996. galvanize
    stimulate (muscles) by administering a shock
  1997. gamble
    take a risk in the hope of a favorable outcome
  1998. gambol
    play or run boisterously
  1999. bimester
    a period of 2 months
  2000. gamut
    a complete extent or range
  2001. garnish
    decorate, as with parsley or other ornamental foods
  2002. garrison
    a fortified military post where troops are stationed
  2003. garrote
    an instrument of execution for execution by strangulation
  2004. garrulous
    full of trivial conversation
  2005. gaseous
    existing as or having the qualities of a gas
  2006. gastric
    relating to or involving the stomach
  2007. gastritis
    inflammation of the lining of the stomach
  2008. gastronomy
    the art and practice of preparing and eating good food
  2009. gauge
    an instrument for measuring and indicating a quantity
  2010. gendarme
    a French policeman
  2011. genealogist
    an expert in genealogy
  2012. genealogy
    the study or investigation of ancestry and family history
  2013. generality
    the quality of being widespread or having wide applicability
  2014. generalize
    draw from specific cases for broader cases
  2015. generally
    usually; as a rule
  2016. generate
    bring into existence
  2017. generic
    relating to or applicable to an entire class or group
  2018. generosity
    the trait of being willing to give your money or time
  2019. genesis
    a coming into being
  2020. geniality
    a disposition to be friendly and approachable
  2021. genital
    of or relating to the external sex organs
  2022. genitive
    serving to express or indicate possession
  2023. genteel
    marked by refinement in taste and manners
  2024. gentile
    a Christian as contrasted with a Jew
  2025. geology
    science of the history of the earth as recorded in rocks
  2026. germane
    relevant and appropriate
  2027. germinate
    sprout; produce buds or branches
  2028. gestation
    the period during which an embryo develops
  2029. gesticulate
    show, express, or direct through movement
  2030. gesture
    motion of hands or body to emphasize a thought or feeling
  2031. ghastly
    shockingly repellent; inspiring horror
  2032. gibe
    laugh at with contempt and derision
  2033. giddy
    lacking seriousness; given to frivolity
  2034. gigantic
    exceedingly large or extensive
  2035. giver
    someone who devotes himself completely
  2036. glacial
    relating to or derived from a slowly moving mass of ice
  2037. glacier
    a slowly moving mass of ice
  2038. gladden
    make happy
  2039. glazier
    someone who cuts flat glass to size
  2040. glimmer
    a flash of light
  2041. glimpse
    a brief or incomplete view
  2042. globose
    having the shape of a sphere or ball
  2043. globular
    having the shape of a sphere or ball
  2044. glorious
    having or deserving or conferring high honor
  2045. glutinous
    having the sticky properties of an adhesive
  2046. gluttonous
    given to excess in consumption of especially food or drink
  2047. gnash
    grind together
  2048. gosling
    young goose
  2049. gossamer
    a gauze fabric with an extremely fine texture
  2050. gourd
    any vine of the family Cucurbitaceae that bears fruits with hard rinds
  2051. gourmand
    a person who is devoted to eating and drinking to excess
  2052. graceless
    clumsy
  2053. gradation
    relative position in a ranked series
  2054. gradient
    a graded change in the magnitude of something
  2055. granary
    a storehouse for threshed grain or animal feed
  2056. grandeur
    the quality of being magnificent or splendid
  2057. grandiloquent
    lofty in style
  2058. grandiose
    impressive because of unnecessary largeness or magnificence
  2059. grantee
    a recipient of a grant
  2060. grantor
    a person who makes a grant in legal form
  2061. granular
    composed of or covered with particles resembling meal
  2062. granulate
    form into grains
  2063. granule
    a tiny particle of something
  2064. grapple
    work hard to come to terms with or deal with something
  2065. gratification
    the act or an instance of satisfying
  2066. gratify
    make happy or satisfied
  2067. gratuitous
    unnecessary and unwarranted
  2068. gratuity
    a small, extra gift of money for services rendered
  2069. gravity
    the force of attraction between all masses in the universe
  2070. gregarious
    temperamentally seeking and enjoying the company of others
  2071. grenadier
    an infantryman equipped with grenades
  2072. grief
    intense sorrow caused by loss of a loved one
  2073. grievance
    a complaint about a wrong that causes resentment
  2074. grievous
    causing or marked by grief or anguish
  2075. grimace
    contort the face to indicate a certain mental state
  2076. grindstone
    a device for sharpening metal tools
  2077. grisly
    shockingly repellent; inspiring horror
  2078. grotesque
    distorted and unnatural in shape or size
  2079. grotto
    a small cave, usually with attractive features
  2080. ground
    the solid part of the earth's surface
  2081. guess
    expect, believe, or suppose
  2082. guile
    shrewdness as demonstrated by being skilled in deception
  2083. guileless
    innocent and free of deceit
  2084. guinea
    a former British gold coin worth 21 shillings
  2085. guise
    an artful or simulated semblance
  2086. gullible
    naive and easily deceived or tricked
  2087. gumption
    fortitude and determination
  2088. gusto
    vigorous and enthusiastic enjoyment
  2089. guy
    an informal term for a youth or man
  2090. guzzle
    drink greedily or as if with great thirst
  2091. gynecocracy
    a political system governed by a woman
  2092. gynecology
    the branch of medicine that deals with the diseases and hygiene of women
  2093. gyrate
    revolve quickly and repeatedly around an axis
  2094. gyroscope
    rotating mechanism in the form of a mounted spinning wheel
  2095. habitable
    fit to be lived in
  2096. habitant
    a person who inhabits a particular place
  2097. habitual
    commonly used or practiced
  2098. habitude
    habitual mode of behavior
  2099. hackney
    a carriage for hire
  2100. haggard
    showing the wearing effects of overwork or care or suffering
  2101. halcyon
    a mythical bird said to breed at the winter solstice
  2102. hale
    exhibiting or restored to vigorous good health
  2103. handwriting
    the activity of writing by hand
  2104. hanger-on
    someone who persistently (and annoyingly) follows along
  2105. happy-go-lucky
    cheerfully irresponsible
  2106. harangue
    a loud bombastic declamation expressed with strong emotion
  2107. harass
    annoy continually or chronically
  2108. harbinger
    something indicating the approach of something or someone
  2109. hardhearted
    lacking in feeling or pity or warmth
  2110. hardihood
    the trait of being willing to undertake things that involve risk or danger
  2111. harmonious
    exhibiting equivalence or correspondence among constituents
  2112. havoc
    violent and needless disturbance
  2113. hawthorn
    a spring-flowering shrub or small tree of the genus Crataegus
  2114. hazard
    an unpredictable phenomenon that causes a certain result
  2115. headfirst
    with the head foremost
  2116. heartrending
    causing or marked by grief or anguish
  2117. heathenish
    not acknowledging the God of Christianity and Judaism and Islam
  2118. heedless
    marked by or paying little attention
  2119. heifer
    young cow
  2120. heinous
    extremely wicked or deeply criminal
  2121. hemorrhage
    the flow of blood from a ruptured blood vessel
  2122. hemorrhoid
    pain caused by venous swelling at or inside the anal sphincter
  2123. henchman
    someone who assists in a plot
  2124. hen-peck
    bother persistently with trivial complaints
  2125. heptagon
    a seven-sided polygon
  2126. keep track
    stay informed or fully aware of
  2127. herbaceous
    characteristic of a nonwoody herb or plant part
  2128. herbarium
    a collection of dried plants that are mounted and classified
  2129. herbivorous
    feeding only on plants
  2130. hereditary
    occurring among members of a family usually by heredity
  2131. heredity
    the transmission of genetic factors to the next generation
  2132. heresy
    a belief that rejects the orthodox tenets of a religion
  2133. heretic
    a person whose religious beliefs conflict with church dogma
  2134. heritage
    that which is inherited
  2135. hernia
    rupture in tissue through which a bodily structure protrudes
  2136. hesitancy
    a feeling of diffidence and indecision about doing something
  2137. hesitant
    unable to act or decide quickly or firmly
  2138. hesitation
    the act of pausing uncertainly
  2139. heterodox
    characterized by departure from accepted standards
  2140. heterogeneity
    the quality of being diverse and not comparable in kind
  2141. heterogeneous
    consisting of elements not of the same kind or nature
  2142. heterotrophic
    nourished by organic compounds (such as plants or animals)
  2143. hexagon
    a six-sided polygon
  2144. hexangular
    having six sides or divided into hexagons
  2145. hexapod
    an animal having six feet
  2146. hiatus
    an interruption in the intensity or amount of something
  2147. hibernal
    characteristic of or relating to winter
  2148. hideous
    grossly offensive to decency or morality; causing horror
  2149. hilarious
    extremely funny; causing laughter
  2150. hillock
    a small natural mound
  2151. hinder
    be an obstacle to
  2152. hindmost
    located farthest to the rear
  2153. hindrance
    any obstruction that impedes or is burdensome
  2154. hirsute
    having or covered with hair
  2155. hoard
    a secret store of valuables or money
  2156. hoarse
    deep and harsh sounding as if from shouting or illness
  2157. homage
    respectful deference
  2158. homogeneity
    the quality of being similar or of having a uniform composition
  2159. homogeneous
    all of the same or similar kind or nature
  2160. homologous
    similar in position, structure, function, or characteristics
  2161. homonym
    a word pronounced or spelled the same with another meaning
  2162. homophone
    a word pronounced the same with another meaning or spelling
  2163. honorarium
    a fee paid for a nominally free service
  2164. hoodwink
    conceal one's true motives from
  2165. horde
    a vast multitude
  2166. hosiery
    socks, stockings, and tights collectively
  2167. hospitable
    disposed to treat guests and strangers with generosity
  2168. hospitality
    kindness in welcoming guests or strangers
  2169. hostility
    a state of deep-seated ill-will
  2170. huckster
    an aggressive and dishonest seller or advertiser
  2171. humane
    marked by concern with the alleviation of suffering
  2172. humanitarian
    marked by devotion to popular welfare
  2173. humanize
    make more humane
  2174. humbug
    something intended to deceive
  2175. humiliate
    cause to feel shame
  2176. hussar
    a member of a European light cavalry unit
  2177. hustle
    move or cause to move energetically or busily
  2178. hybrid
    the offspring of genetically dissimilar parents or stock
  2179. hydra
    trouble that cannot be overcome by a single effort because of its many aspects or its persistent and pervasive quality
  2180. hydraulic
    moved or operated or effected by liquid
  2181. hydrodynamics
    study of fluids in motion
  2182. hydroelectric
    of or relating to or used in the production of electricity by waterpower
  2183. hydrometer
    an instrument for measuring the specific gravity of a liquid
  2184. hydrostatics
    study of the mechanical properties of fluids that are not in motion
  2185. hydrous
    containing combined water
  2186. hygiene
    a condition promoting sanitary practices
  2187. hypercritical
    inclined to judge too severely
  2188. hypnosis
    a state that resembles sleep induced by suggestion
  2189. hypnotic
    of or relating to a state that resembles sleep
  2190. hypnotism
    the act of inducing a state that resembles sleep
  2191. hypnotize
    induce a state that resembles sleep in
  2192. hypocrisy
    pretending to have qualities or beliefs that you do not have
  2193. hypocrite
    a person who professes beliefs that he or she does not hold
  2194. hypodermic
    a piston syringe that is fitted with a needle for injections
  2195. hypotenuse
    the side of a right triangle opposite the right angle
  2196. hypothesis
    a tentative insight that is not yet verified or tested
  2197. hysteria
    state of violent mental agitation
  2198. ictic
    of or relating to a seizure or convulsion
  2199. ichthyology
    the branch of zoology that studies fishes
  2200. ichthyosaur
    an extinct sea-dwelling reptile with a porpoise-like body
  2201. icily
    in a cold and icy manner
  2202. iciness
    coldness due to a cold environment
  2203. icon
    a visual representation produced on a surface
  2204. iconoclast
    someone who attacks cherished ideas or institutions
  2205. idealize
    consider or render as the best or most appropriate type
  2206. idiom
    expression whose meaning cannot be inferred from its words
  2207. idiosyncrasy
    a behavioral attribute peculiar to an individual
  2208. idolize
    love unquestioningly and uncritically or to excess
  2209. ignoble
    dishonorable in character or purpose
  2210. ignominious
    deserving or bringing disgrace or shame
  2211. ill-natured
    having an irritable and unpleasant disposition
  2212. illegal
    prohibited by law or by official or accepted rules
  2213. illegible
    unable to be read
  2214. illegitimate
    contrary to or forbidden by law
  2215. illiberal
    narrow-minded about cherished opinions
  2216. illicit
    contrary to accepted morality or convention
  2217. illimitable
    without restrictions in extent or size or quantity
  2218. illiterate
    not able to read or write
  2219. illogical
    lacking in a correct relation of reason
  2220. illuminant
    something that can serve as a source of light
  2221. illuminate
    make lighter or brighter
  2222. illumine
    make lighter, brighter, or visible
  2223. illusion
    an erroneous mental representation
  2224. illusive
    based on or having the nature of a fantasy
  2225. illusory
    having the nature of something unreal or deceptive
  2226. imaginable
    capable of being conceived of
  2227. imaginary
    not based on fact; unreal
  2228. imbibe
    take in liquids
  2229. imbroglio
    an intricate and confusing interpersonal situation
  2230. imbrue
    saturate or stain
  2231. imitation
    copying the actions of someone else
  2232. imitator
    someone who copies the words or behavior of another
  2233. immaculate
    completely neat and clean
  2234. immaterial
    lacking importance; not mattering one way or the other
  2235. immature
    not yet fully developed
  2236. immeasurable
    impossible to calculate
  2237. immense
    unusually great in size or amount or extent or scope
  2238. immerse
    cause to be submerged
  2239. immersion
    the act of wetting something by submerging it
  2240. immigrant
    a person who comes to a country in order to settle there
  2241. immigrate
    come into a new country and change residency
  2242. imminence
    the state of being liable to happen soon
  2243. imminent
    close in time; about to occur
  2244. immiscible
    (chemistry, physics) incapable of mixing
  2245. immoral
    deliberately violating principles of right and wrong
  2246. immortalize
    make famous forever
  2247. immovable
    not able or intended to be moved
  2248. immune
    of the condition in which an organism can resist disease
  2249. immutable
    not subject or susceptible to change or variation
  2250. impair
    make worse or less effective
  2251. impalpable
    not perceptible to the touch
  2252. impartial
    free from undue bias or preconceived opinions
  2253. impassable
    incapable of being gone across or through
  2254. impassable
    incapable of being gone across or through
  2255. impassive
    having or revealing little emotion or sensibility
  2256. impatience
    irritation with anything that causes delay
  2257. impeccable
    without error or flaw
  2258. impecunious
    not having enough money to pay for necessities
  2259. impede
    be a hindrance or obstacle to
  2260. impel
    urge or force to an action; constrain or motivate
  2261. impend
    be imminent or about to happen
  2262. imperative
    requiring attention or action
  2263. imperceptible
    impossible or difficult to sense
  2264. imperfectible
    capable of being made imperfect
  2265. imperil
    pose a threat to; present a danger to
  2266. imperious
    having or showing arrogant superiority
  2267. impermissible
    not allowed
  2268. impersonal
    not relating to or responsive to individuals
  2269. impersonate
    pretend to be someone you are not
  2270. unpersuadable
    not susceptible to persuasion
  2271. impertinence
    the trait of being rude and inclined to take liberties
  2272. imperturbable
    marked by extreme calm and composure
  2273. impervious
    not admitting of passage or capable of being affected
  2274. impetuosity
    rash impulsiveness
  2275. impetuous
    characterized by undue haste and lack of thought
  2276. impetus
    a force that makes something happen
  2277. impiety
    unrighteousness by virtue of lacking respect for a god
  2278. impious
    lacking piety or reverence for a god
  2279. implausible
    highly imaginative but unlikely
  2280. impalpable
    not perceptible to the touch
  2281. implicate
    bring into intimate and incriminating connection
  2282. implicit
    suggested though not directly expressed
  2283. imply
    express or state indirectly
  2284. impolitic
    lacking tact, shrewdness, or prudence
  2285. importation
    the commercial activity of buying goods from another country
  2286. importunate
    making persistent or urgent requests
  2287. importune
    beg persistently and urgently
  2288. impotent
    (of a male) unable to copulate
  2289. impoverish
    make poor
  2290. impracticable
    not capable of being carried out or put into practice
  2291. impregnable
    incapable of being attacked or tampered with
  2292. impregnate
    make pregnant
  2293. impromptu
    with little or no preparation or forethought
  2294. improper
    not suitable or right or appropriate
  2295. impropriety
    the condition of being unsuitable or offensive
  2296. improvident
    not supplying something useful for the future
  2297. improvise
    manage in a makeshift way; do with whatever is at hand
  2298. imprudent
    not sensible, responsible, or wise
  2299. impudence
    the trait of being rude and impertinent
  2300. impugn
    attack as false or wrong
  2301. impulsion
    the act of applying force suddenly
  2302. impulsive
    without forethought
  2303. impunity
    exemption from punishment or loss
  2304. impure
    combined or contaminated with extraneous elements
  2305. impute
    attribute or credit to
  2306. inaccessible
    capable of being reached with great difficulty or not at all
  2307. inaccurate
    not exact
  2308. inactive
    not engaged physically or mentally
  2309. inadequate
    lacking the requisite qualities or resources to meet a task
  2310. inadmissible
    not deserving to be accepted or allowed
  2311. inadvertent
    happening by chance or unexpectedly or unintentionally
  2312. inadvisable
    not prudent or wise; not recommended
  2313. inane
    devoid of intelligence
  2314. inanimate
    not endowed with life
  2315. in principle
    with regard to fundamentals although not concerning details
  2316. inapt
    not elegant or graceful in expression
  2317. inarticulate
    without or deprived of the use of speech or words
  2318. inaudible
    impossible to hear; imperceptible by the ear
  2319. inborn
    normally existing at birth
  2320. inbred
    normally existing at birth
  2321. incandescence
    light emission by a body as its temperature is raised
  2322. incandescent
    emitting light as a result of being heated
  2323. incapacitate
    make unable to perform a certain action
  2324. incapacity
    lack of physical or natural qualifications
  2325. incarcerate
    lock up or confine, in or as in a jail
  2326. incendiary
    capable of causing fires or catching fire spontaneously
  2327. incentive
    a positive motivational influence
  2328. inception
    an event that is a beginning
  2329. incentive
    a positive motivational influence
  2330. incessant
    uninterrupted in time and indefinitely long continuing
  2331. intimal
    of or relating to the intima
  2332. inchoate
    only partly in existence; imperfectly formed
  2333. inchoative
    beginning to develop
  2334. incidence
    the relative frequency of occurrence of something
  2335. incident
    a single distinct event
  2336. incidentally
    by the way (used to introduce a new topic)
  2337. incinerate
    become reduced to ashes
  2338. incipience
    beginning to exist or to be apparent
  2339. incipient
    only partly in existence; imperfectly formed
  2340. incisor
    a tooth for cutting or gnawing
  2341. incite
    provoke or stir up
  2342. incitement
    an act of urging on or spurring on or rousing to action or instigating
  2343. incorrigible
    impervious to correction by punishment
  2344. incoherence
    lack of clarity or organization
  2345. incoherent
    without logical or meaningful connection
  2346. incombustible
    not capable of igniting and burning
  2347. incomparable
    such that comparison is impossible
  2348. incompatible
    not in harmonious or agreeable combination
  2349. incompetence
    lack of physical or intellectual ability or qualifications
  2350. incompetent
    not qualified or suited for a purpose
  2351. incomplete
    not total or final
  2352. incomprehensible
    difficult to understand
  2353. incompressible
    incapable of being compressed; resisting compression
  2354. inconceivable
    totally unlikely
  2355. incongruous
    lacking in harmony or compatibility or appropriateness
  2356. inconsequential
    lacking worth or importance
  2357. inconsiderable
    too small or unimportant to merit attention
  2358. inconsistent
    displaying a lack of regularity
  2359. inconstant
    likely to change often without apparent reason
  2360. incontrovertible
    impossible to deny or disprove
  2361. inconvenient
    not well timed
  2362. indefensible
    not able to be protected against attack
  2363. indefinitely
    to an unknown extent
  2364. indelible
    not able to be forgotten, removed, or erased
  2365. indescribable
    defying expression
  2366. indestructible
    not easily ruined
  2367. indicant
    something that serves to indicate or suggest
  2368. indicator
    a device for showing the operating condition of some system
  2369. indict
    accuse formally of a crime
  2370. indigence
    a state of extreme poverty or destitution
  2371. indigenous
    originating where it is found
  2372. indigent
    poor enough to need help from others
  2373. indigestible
    impossible or difficult for the body to break down and absorb
  2374. indigestion
    a stomach disorder characterized by discomfort or pain
  2375. indignant
    angered at something unjust or wrong
  2376. indignity
    an affront to one's self-esteem
  2377. indiscernible
    difficult or impossible to perceive
  2378. indiscreet
    lacking discretion; injudicious
  2379. indiscriminate
    failing to make or recognize distinctions
  2380. indispensable
    essential
  2381. indistinct
    not clearly defined or easy to perceive or understand
  2382. undefendable
    not defended or capable of being defended
  2383. indivisible
    impossible to split into parts
  2384. indolence
    inactivity resulting from a dislike of work
  2385. indolent
    disinclined to work or exertion
  2386. indomitable
    impossible to subdue
  2387. induct
    place ceremoniously or formally in an office or position
  2388. indulgence
    the act of gratifying a desire
  2389. indulgent
    given to yielding to the wishes of someone
  2390. inebriate
    make drunk (with alcoholic drinks)
  2391. inedible
    not suitable for food
  2392. ineffable
    defying expression or description
  2393. inefficiency
    unskillfulness resulting from a lack of efficiency
  2394. inefficient
    not producing desired results; wasteful
  2395. ineligible
    not qualified for or allowed or worthy of being chosen
  2396. inept
    generally incompetent and ineffectual
  2397. inert
    unable to move or resist motion
  2398. inestimable
    beyond calculation or measure
  2399. inevitable
    incapable of being avoided or prevented
  2400. inexcusable
    without justification
  2401. inexhaustible
    incapable of being entirely consumed or used up
  2402. inexorable
    impossible to prevent, resist, or stop
  2403. inexpedient
    not suitable or advisable
  2404. inexpensive
    relatively low in price or charging low prices
  2405. inexperience
    lack of experience and the knowledge and understanding derived from experience
  2406. inexplicable
    incapable of being explained or accounted for
  2407. inexpressible
    defying expression
  2408. inextensible
    not extensile
  2409. infallible
    incapable of failure or error
  2410. infamous
    known widely and usually unfavorably
  2411. infamy
    a state of extreme dishonor
  2412. inference
    a conclusion you can draw based on known evidence
  2413. infernal
    characteristic of or resembling Hell
  2414. infest
    occupy in large numbers or live on a host
  2415. infidel
    a person who does not acknowledge your god
  2416. infidelity
    the quality of being unfaithful
  2417. infinite
    having no limits or boundaries in time or space
  2418. infinity
    time without end
  2419. infirm
    lacking bodily or muscular strength or vitality
  2420. infirmary
    a health facility where patients receive treatment
  2421. infirmity
    the state of being weak in health or body
  2422. inflammable
    easily ignited
  2423. inflammation
    the state of being emotionally aroused and worked up
  2424. inflexible
    resistant to being bent
  2425. influence
    a power to affect persons or events
  2426. influential
    having or exercising power
  2427. influx
    the process of flowing in
  2428. infrequency
    noteworthy scarcity
  2429. infrequent
    not occurring regularly or at short intervals
  2430. infringe
    advance beyond the usual limit
  2431. infuse
    fill, as with a certain quality
  2432. infusion
    the act of introducing a modifying element or quality
  2433. ingenious
    showing inventiveness and skill
  2434. ingenuity
    the power of creative imagination
  2435. ingenuous
    lacking in sophistication or worldliness
  2436. inglorious
    deserving or bringing disgrace or shame
  2437. ingraft
    cause to grow together parts from different plants
  2438. ingratiate
    gain favor with somebody by deliberate efforts
  2439. ingratitude
    a lack of gratitude
  2440. ingredient
    a component of a mixture or compound
  2441. inherence
    the state of inhering
  2442. inherent
    existing as an essential constituent or characteristic
  2443. inhibit
    limit the range or extent of
  2444. inhospitable
    lacking cordiality and generosity toward guests or strangers
  2445. inhuman
    without compunction or compassion
  2446. inhume
    place in a grave or tomb
  2447. inimical
    tending to obstruct or cause harm
  2448. iniquity
    absence of moral or spiritual values
  2449. initiate
    set in motion, start an event or prepare the way for
  2450. inject
    force or drive (a fluid or gas) into by piercing
  2451. injunction
    a judicial remedy to prohibit a party from doing something
  2452. inkling
    a slight suggestion or vague understanding
  2453. inland
    situated away from an area's coast or border
  2454. inlet
    an arm off of a larger body of water
  2455. inmost
    situated or occurring farthest within
  2456. innocuous
    not injurious to physical or mental health
  2457. innovate
    bring something new to an environment
  2458. innuendo
    an indirect and usually malicious implication
  2459. innumerable
    too many to be counted
  2460. inoffensive
    not likely or able to disturb the senses
  2461. inopportune
    not suitable for a purpose
  2462. inquire
    conduct an investigation of
  2463. inquisition
    a severe interrogation
  2464. inquisitive
    given to questioning
  2465. inquisitor
    a questioner who is excessively harsh
  2466. inroad
    an encroachment or intrusion
  2467. insatiable
    impossible to fulfill, appease, or gratify
  2468. inscribe
    carve, cut, or etch into a material or surface
  2469. inscrutable
    difficult or impossible to understand
  2470. insecure
    lacking in safety
  2471. insensible
    barely able to be perceived
  2472. insentient
    lacking consciousness, responsiveness, or emotions
  2473. inseparable
    not capable of being split
  2474. insidious
    working or spreading in a hidden and usually injurious way
  2475. insight
    clear or deep perception of a situation
  2476. insignificance
    the quality of having little or no significance
  2477. insignificant
    conveying nothing
  2478. insinuate
    suggest in an indirect or covert way; give to understand
  2479. insipid
    lacking interest or significance or impact
  2480. insistence
    the act of insisting on something
  2481. insistent
    demanding attention
  2482. insolence
    the trait of being rude and impertinent
  2483. insolent
    marked by casual disrespect
  2484. insomnia
    an inability to sleep
  2485. inspector
    an investigator who observes carefully
  2486. instance
    an item of information that is typical of a class or group
  2487. instant
    a very short time
  2488. instantaneous
    occurring with no delay
  2489. instigate
    provoke or stir up
  2490. instigator
    someone who deliberately foments trouble
  2491. instill
    impart gradually
  2492. instructive
    serving to enlighten or inform
  2493. insufficiency
    a lack of competence
  2494. insufficient
    of a quantity not able to fulfill a need or requirement
  2495. insular
    relating to or characteristic of or situated on an island
  2496. insulate
    surround with material to protect from heat, cold, or noise
  2497. insuperable
    incapable of being surpassed or excelled
  2498. inexpressible
    defying expression
  2499. insurgence
    an organized rebellion aimed at overthrowing a government
  2500. insurgent
    in opposition to a civil authority or government
  2501. insurrection
    organized opposition to authority
  2502. intangible
    incapable of being perceived by the senses, especially touch
  2503. integrity
    an undivided or unbroken completeness with nothing wanting
  2504. intellect
    knowledge and mental ability
  2505. intellectual
    of or associated with or requiring the use of the mind
  2506. intelligence
    the ability to comprehend
  2507. intelligible
    capable of being apprehended or understood
  2508. intemperance
    excess in action and immoderate indulgence of appetites
  2509. intension
    the internal content of a term or concept
  2510. intensive
    characterized by a heightened level or degree
  2511. intention
    an anticipated outcome that guides your planned actions
  2512. interact
    do something together or with others
  2513. intercede
    act between parties with a view to reconciling differences
  2514. intercept
    seize, interrupt, or stop something on its way
  2515. intercession
    the act of intervening, as to mediate a dispute
  2516. intercessor
    a negotiator who acts as a link between parties
  2517. interdict
    command against
  2518. interim
    the time between one event, process, or period and another
  2519. interlocutor
    a person who takes part in a conversation
  2520. interlude
    an intervening period or episode
  2521. intermediate
    lying between two extremes in time, space, or state
  2522. interminable
    tiresomely long; seemingly without end
  2523. intermission
    a time during which something is temporarily stopped or delayed
  2524. intermit
    stop an action temporarily
  2525. intermittent
    stopping and starting at irregular intervals
  2526. interpolation
    an action or remark that interrupts something
  2527. interpose
    introduce
  2528. interposition
    the act of putting something between two things
  2529. interpreter
    someone who mediates between speakers of different languages
  2530. interrogate
    pose a series of questions to
  2531. interrogative
    relating to sentences that ask a question
  2532. interrogatory
    relating to the use of or having the nature of an interrogation
  2533. interrupt
    make a break in
  2534. intersect
    meet or cross at a point; overlap
  2535. interval
    the distance between things
  2536. intervene
    be placed or located between other things
  2537. intestacy
    the situation of being or dying without a legally valid will
  2538. intestate
    having made no valid will or not disposed of by a legal will
  2539. intestine
    the part of the alimentary canal between the stomach and the anus
  2540. intimacy
    a feeling of being close and belonging together
  2541. intimidate
    compel or deter by or as if by threats
  2542. intolerable
    incapable of being put up with
  2543. intolerance
    unwillingness to respect differences in opinions or beliefs
  2544. intolerant
    unwilling to tolerate difference of opinion
  2545. intoxicant
    a drug that can produce a state of intoxication
  2546. intoxicate
    make drunk (with alcoholic drinks)
  2547. intracellular
    located or occurring within a cell or cells
  2548. intramural
    carried on within the bounds of an institution or community
  2549. intrepid
    invulnerable to fear or intimidation
  2550. intricacy
    the quality of having elaborately complex detail
  2551. intricate
    having many complexly arranged elements; elaborate
  2552. intrigue
    a crafty and involved plot to achieve your ends
  2553. intrinsic
    belonging to a thing by its very nature
  2554. introductory
    serving to open or begin
  2555. introversion
    the folding in of an outer layer so as to form a pocket in the surface
  2556. intromit
    allow to enter; grant entry to
  2557. introspect
    reflect on one's own thoughts and feelings
  2558. introspection
    contemplation of your own thoughts and desires and conduct
  2559. introversion
    the folding in of an outer layer so as to form a pocket in the surface
  2560. introvert
    a person who tends to shrink from social contacts
  2561. intrude
    enter uninvited
  2562. intrusion
    entrance by force or without permission or welcome
  2563. intuition
    instinctive knowing, without the use of rational processes
  2564. inundate
    fill or cover completely, usually with water
  2565. inundation
    an overwhelming number or amount
  2566. inure
    cause to accept or become hardened to
  2567. invalid
    no longer legally acceptable
  2568. invalidate
    make no longer acceptable for use
  2569. invaluable
    having incalculable monetary or intellectual worth
  2570. invariable
    not liable to or capable of change
  2571. invasion
    any entry into an area not previously occupied
  2572. invective
    abusive language used to express blame or censure
  2573. inveigh
    complain bitterly
  2574. inventive
    marked by independence and creativity in thought or action
  2575. inverse
    turned backward in order or nature or effect
  2576. inversion
    the act of turning inside out
  2577. invert
    turn inside out or upside down
  2578. investigator
    someone who inquires carefully
  2579. investor
    someone who commits capital to gain financial returns
  2580. inveterate
    habitual
  2581. invidious
    containing or implying a slight or showing prejudice
  2582. invigorate
    give life or energy to
  2583. invincible
    incapable of being overcome or subdued
  2584. inviolable
    incapable of being transgressed or dishonored
  2585. invoke
    request earnestly; ask for aid or protection
  2586. involuntary
    not subject to the control of the will
  2587. involution
    the act of sharing in the activities of a group
  2588. involve
    contain as a part
  2589. invulnerable
    immune to attack; impregnable
  2590. inwardly
    with respect to private feelings
  2591. iota
    a tiny or scarcely detectable amount
  2592. irascible
    quickly aroused to anger
  2593. irate
    feeling or showing extreme anger
  2594. ire
    anger; irritability
  2595. iridescence
    the visual property of having lustrous, varying colors
  2596. iridescent
    varying in color when seen in different lights
  2597. irk
    irritate or vex
  2598. irksome
    tedious or irritating
  2599. irony
    incongruity between what might be expected and what occurs
  2600. ordinance
    an authoritative rule
  2601. irradiate
    expose to radiation
  2602. irrational
    not consistent with or using reason
  2603. irreducible
    incapable of being made smaller or simpler
  2604. irreproachable
    free of guilt; not subject to blame
  2605. infrangible
    difficult or impossible to break or separate into parts
  2606. irrelevant
    having no bearing on or connection with the subject at issue
  2607. irreligious
    hostile or indifferent to religion
  2608. irreparable
    impossible to rectify or amend
  2609. irrepressible
    impossible to control
  2610. irresistible
    impossible to withstand; overpowering
  2611. irresponsible
    showing lack of care for consequences
  2612. irreverence
    a mental attitude showing lack of due respect
  2613. irreverent
    showing lack of due respect or veneration
  2614. irreverently
    in an irreverent manner
  2615. irreversible
    incapable of being turned around
  2616. irritant
    something that causes discomfort and annoyance
  2617. irrigate
    supply with water, as with channels or ditches or streams
  2618. irritable
    easily annoyed
  2619. irritant
    something that causes discomfort and annoyance
  2620. irritant
    something that causes discomfort and annoyance
  2621. irritate
    cause annoyance in
  2622. irruption
    a sudden violent entrance; a bursting in
  2623. isle
    a small island
  2624. islet
    a small island
  2625. isobar
    (meteorology)an isogram connecting points having equal barometric pressure at a given time
  2626. isochronous
    equal in duration or interval
  2627. isolate
    place or set apart
  2628. isothermal
    of a process or change taking place at constant temperature
  2629. itinerant
    traveling from place to place to work
  2630. itinerary
    an established line of travel or access
  2631. itinerate
    travel from place to place, as for work
  2632. jargon
    technical terminology characteristic of a particular subject
  2633. jaundice
    yellowing of the skin and the whites of the eyes
  2634. jeopardize
    pose a threat to; present a danger to
  2635. jocose
    characterized by jokes and good humor
  2636. jocular
    characterized by jokes and good humor
  2637. joggle
    fasten or join with a joggle
  2638. journalese
    the style in which newspapers are written
  2639. joust
    fight someone in a tournament on horseback
  2640. jovial
    full of or showing high-spirited merriment
  2641. jubilation
    a feeling of extreme joy
  2642. judgment
    the act of assessing a person or situation or event
  2643. judicature
    the act of meting out justice according to the law
  2644. judicial
    expressing careful judgment
  2645. judiciary
    the system of law courts that administer justice
  2646. judicious
    marked by the exercise of common sense in practical matters
  2647. juggle
    keep many objects in the air at the same time
  2648. jugglery
    the performance of a juggler
  2649. jugular
    relating to or located in the region of the neck or throat
  2650. juicy
    full of juice
  2651. junction
    an act of joining or adjoining things
  2652. juncture
    the shape or manner in which things come together
  2653. junta
    a group of officers who rule a country after seizing power
  2654. juridical
    of or relating to the law or jurisprudence
  2655. jurisdiction
    the territory within which power can be exercised
  2656. jurisprudence
    the branch of philosophy concerned with the law
  2657. juror
    a member of a group that delivers a verdict at a trial
  2658. justification
    the act of defending or explaining by reasoning
  2659. juvenile
    of or relating to children or young people
  2660. juxtapose
    place side by side
  2661. keepsake
    something of sentimental value
  2662. kerchief
    a square scarf folded into a triangle and worn over the head
  2663. kernel
    a single whole grain of a cereal
  2664. kiln
    a furnace for firing, burning, or drying porcelain or bricks
  2665. kiloliter
    a metric unit of volume or capacity equal to 1000 liters
  2666. kilometer
    a metric unit of length equal to 1000 meters
  2667. kilowatt
    a unit of power equal to 1000 watts
  2668. kimono
    a loose robe originating in Japan
  2669. kind-hearted
    having or proceeding from an innately kind disposition
  2670. Ringling
    United States showman whose song-and-dance troop evolved into a circus (1863-1926)
  2671. kingship
    the dignity or rank or position of a king
  2672. kinsfolk
    people descended from a common ancestor
  2673. knavery
    lack of honesty; acts of lying or cheating or stealing
  2674. knead
    use the hands to mix and work something into a uniform mass
  2675. knickknack
    a small, inexpensive decorative object
  2676. knight-errant
    a wandering knight travelling in search of adventure
  2677. knighthood
    aristocrats holding the rank of knight
  2678. laborious
    characterized by effort to the point of exhaustion
  2679. labyrinth
    complex system of paths in which it is easy to get lost
  2680. lacerate
    cut or tear irregularly
  2681. lackadaisical
    idle or indolent especially in a dreamy way
  2682. lactation
    the production and secretion of milk by the mammary glands
  2683. lacteal
    relating to or consisting of or producing or resembling milk
  2684. lactic
    of or relating to or obtained from milk
  2685. laddie
    a male child (a familiar term of address to a boy)
  2686. ladle
    a spoon-shaped vessel with a long handle
  2687. laggard
    someone who takes more time than necessary
  2688. landholder
    a holder or proprietor of land
  2689. landlord
    a property owner who leases property or housing to others
  2690. landmark
    a prominent or well-known object in a particular place
  2691. landscape
    an expanse of scenery that can be seen in a single view
  2692. languid
    lacking spirit or liveliness
  2693. languor
    inactivity; showing an unusual lack of energy
  2694. lapse
    drop to a lower level, as in one's morals or standards
  2695. lascivious
    driven by lust
  2696. lassie
    a girl or young woman who is unmarried
  2697. latency
    the state of being not yet evident or active
  2698. latent
    potentially existing but not presently evident or realized
  2699. later
    happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
  2700. lateral
    situated at or extending to the side
  2701. latish
    somewhat late
  2702. lattice
    an arrangement of points in a regular periodic pattern
  2703. laud
    praise, glorify, or honor
  2704. laudable
    worthy of high praise
  2705. lapidation
    the act of pelting with stones
  2706. laudatory
    full of or giving praise
  2707. laundress
    a working woman who takes in washing
  2708. laureate
    someone honored for great achievements
  2709. lave
    wash or flow against
  2710. lawgiver
    a maker of laws; someone who gives a code of laws
  2711. lawmaker
    a maker of laws; someone who gives a code of laws
  2712. lax
    without rigor or strictness
  2713. laxative
    stimulating evacuation of feces
  2714. lea
    a field covered with grass or herbage and suitable for grazing by livestock
  2715. leaflet
    a small book usually having a paper cover
  2716. leaven
    a substance used to produce fermentation in dough
  2717. leeward
    on the side away from the wind
  2718. left-handed
    using or intended for the left hand
  2719. legacy
    a gift of personal property by will
  2720. legalize
    sanction or make permissible by law
  2721. legging
    a garment covering the leg
  2722. legible
    capable of being read or deciphered
  2723. legionary
    a soldier who is a member of a legion
  2724. legislate
    make laws or bills
  2725. legislative
    relating to a lawmaking assembly
  2726. legislator
    someone who makes or enacts laws
  2727. legitimacy
    lawfulness by virtue of being authorized
  2728. legitimate
    in accordance with accepted standards or principles
  2729. leisure
    time available for ease and relaxation
  2730. leniency
    a disposition to yield to the wishes of someone
  2731. lenient
    inclined to be permissive or indulgent
  2732. leonine
    of or characteristic of or resembling a lion
  2733. lethargy
    inactivity; showing an unusual lack of energy
  2734. levee
    an embankment built to prevent a river from overflowing
  2735. lever
    a simple machine giving a mechanical advantage on a fulcrum
  2736. leviathan
    the largest or most massive thing of its kind
  2737. levity
    a manner lacking seriousness
  2738. levy
    impose and collect
  2739. lewd
    suggestive of or tending to moral looseness
  2740. lexicographer
    a compiler or writer of a dictionary
  2741. lexicography
    the act of writing, editing, and examining dictionaries
  2742. lexicon
    a reference book containing an alphabetical list of words
  2743. liable
    subject to legal action
  2744. libel
    a false and malicious publication
  2745. liberalism
    a political orientation favoring social progress by reform
  2746. liberate
    grant freedom to; free from confinement
  2747. licentious
    lacking moral discipline
  2748. licit
    authorized, sanctioned by, or in accordance with law
  2749. liege
    a feudal lord entitled to allegiance and service
  2750. lien
    the right to take and hold the property of a debtor
  2751. lieu
    the post or function properly occupied or served by another
  2752. lifelike
    evoking realistic images within the mind
  2753. lifelong
    continuing through life
  2754. lifetime
    the period during which something is functional
  2755. ligament
    a band of fibrous tissue connecting bones or cartilages
  2756. ligature
    the act of tying or binding things together
  2757. light-hearted
    carefree and happy and lighthearted
  2758. ligneous
    consisting of or resembling wood
  2759. likelihood
    the probability of a specified outcome
  2760. likely
    having a good chance of being the case or of coming about
  2761. liking
    a feeling of pleasure and enjoyment
  2762. limitation
    an act of restricting (as by regulation)
  2763. linear
    involving a single dimension
  2764. liner
    a protective covering that protects an inside surface
  2765. lingo
    a characteristic language of a particular group
  2766. lingua
    a mobile mass of muscular tissue covered with mucous membrane and located in the oral cavity
  2767. lingual
    pertaining to, resembling. or lying near the tongue
  2768. linguist
    a specialist in the study of language
  2769. linguistics
    the scientific study of language
  2770. liniment
    a topical liquid that relieves muscle stiffness and pain
  2771. phi coefficient
    an index of the relation between any two sets of scores that can both be represented on ordered binary dimensions (e.g., male-female)
  2772. liquefy
    make a solid substance into a fluid, as by heating
  2773. liqueur
    strong highly flavored sweet liquor usually drunk after a meal
  2774. liquidate
    eliminate a debt by paying it off
  2775. liquor
    an alcoholic beverage that is distilled rather than fermented
  2776. listless
    lacking zest or vivacity
  2777. literacy
    the ability to read and write
  2778. literal
    limited to the explicit meaning of a word or text
  2779. literature
    writings in a particular style on a particular subject
  2780. lithe
    moving and bending with ease
  2781. lithesome
    moving and bending with ease
  2782. lithograph
    a print made with a stone or metal plate
  2783. Linotype
    a typesetting machine operated from a keyboard that casts an entire line as a single slug of metal
  2784. litigant
    a party to a lawsuit
  2785. litigate
    engage in legal proceedings
  2786. litigious
    of or relating to legal proceedings
  2787. littoral
    of or relating to a coastal or shore region
  2788. liturgy
    a rite or body of rites prescribed for public worship
  2789. livelihood
    the financial means whereby one supports oneself
  2790. livid
    furiously angry
  2791. loam
    a rich soil consisting of sand, clay and organic materials
  2792. loath
    strongly opposed
  2793. loathe
    dislike intensely; feel disgust toward
  2794. locative
    the semantic role of the noun phrase that designates the place of the state or action denoted by the verb
  2795. loch
    a long narrow inlet of the sea in Scotland
  2796. locomotion
    the power or ability to move
  2797. lode
    a deposit of valuable ore
  2798. lodgment
    the state or quality of being lodged or fixed even temporarily
  2799. logic
    the branch of philosophy that analyzes inference
  2800. logical
    based on known statements or events or conditions
  2801. logician
    a person skilled at symbolic reasoning
  2802. loiterer
    someone who lingers aimlessly in or about a place
  2803. loneliness
    sadness resulting from being forsaken or abandoned
  2804. longevity
    the property of having lived for a considerable time
  2805. loot
    goods or money obtained illegally
  2806. loquacious
    full of trivial conversation
  2807. curdling
    the process of forming semisolid lumps in a liquid
  2808. lough
    Irish word for a lake
  2809. louse
    a wingless, parasitic insect
  2810. lovable
    having characteristics that attract love or affection
  2811. low-spirited
    filled with melancholy and despondency
  2812. lowly
    low or inferior in station or quality
  2813. lucid
    transparently clear; easily understandable
  2814. lucrative
    producing a sizeable profit
  2815. ludicrous
    inviting ridicule
  2816. luminary
    a celebrity who is an inspiration to others
  2817. luminescence
    the emission of light without heat
  2818. luminescent
    emitting light not caused by heat
  2819. luminosity
    the quality of emitting or reflecting light
  2820. luminous
    softly bright or radiant
  2821. lunacy
    foolish or senseless behavior
  2822. lunar
    of or relating to or associated with the moon
  2823. lunatic
    an insane person
  2824. lunge
    the act of moving forward suddenly
  2825. lurid
    glaringly vivid and graphic; marked by sensationalism
  2826. luscious
    having strong sexual appeal
  2827. lustrous
    reflecting light
  2828. luxuriance
    the property of being lush and abundant
  2829. luxuriant
    produced or growing in extreme abundance
  2830. luxuriate
    enjoy to excess
  2831. lying
    the deliberate act of deviating from the truth
  2832. lyre
    a harp used by ancient Greeks for accompaniment
  2833. lyric
    of or relating to poetry that expresses emotion
  2834. macadamize
    surface with macadam
  2835. machinery
    mechanical or electrical devices collectively
  2836. machinist
    a craftsman skilled in operating machine tools
  2837. macrocosm
    everything that exists anywhere
  2838. madden
    make angry
  2839. magician
    someone who performs tricks to amuse an audience
  2840. magisterial
    of or relating to a civil officer who administers the law
  2841. magistracy
    the position of magistrate
  2842. magnanimous
    noble and generous in spirit
  2843. magnate
    a very wealthy or powerful businessperson
  2844. magnet
    a device that attracts iron and produces lines of force
  2845. magnetize
    make magnetic
  2846. magnificence
    splendid or imposing in size or appearance
  2847. magnificent
    characterized by grandeur
  2848. magnitude
    the property of relative size or extent
  2849. maharaja
    a great raja
  2850. maidenhood
    the childhood of a girl
  2851. maintain
    keep in a certain state, position, or activity
  2852. maintenance
    activity involved in keeping something in good working order
  2853. maize
    corn
  2854. makeup
    the way in which someone or something is composed
  2855. malady
    impairment of normal physiological function
  2856. malaria
    a disease caused by parasites transmitted by mosquito bite
  2857. malcontent
    dissatisfied as toward authority
  2858. malediction
    the act of calling down a curse that invokes evil
  2859. malefactor
    someone who has committed a crime
  2860. maleficent
    harmful or evil in intent or effect
  2861. malevolence
    wishing evil to others
  2862. malevolent
    wishing or appearing to wish evil to others
  2863. malign
    speak unfavorably about
  2864. malignant
    dangerous to health
  2865. malleable
    capable of being shaped or bent
  2866. mallet
    a tool resembling a hammer but with a large head
  2867. maltreat
    be cruel to someone
  2868. man-eater
    large aggressive shark widespread in warm seas
  2869. mantrap
    a trap for catching trespassers
  2870. mandate
    a formal statement of a command to do something
  2871. mandatory
    required by rule
  2872. mane
    long coarse hair growing from the crest of the animal's neck
  2873. maneuver
    a military training exercise
  2874. mania
    an irrational but irresistible motive for a belief or action
  2875. maniac
    an insane person
  2876. manifesto
    a public declaration of intentions
  2877. manlike
    resembling human beings
  2878. manliness
    the trait of being manly
  2879. mannerism
    a behavioral attribute that is distinctive to an individual
  2880. manor
    the landed estate of a lord, including the house on it
  2881. mantel
    a shelf that projects from the wall above a fireplace
  2882. mantle
    a sleeveless garment like a cloak but shorter
  2883. manufacturer
    someone who constructs or produces something
  2884. manumission
    the formal act of freeing from slavery
  2885. manumit
    free from slavery or servitude
  2886. marine
    of or relating to the sea
  2887. maritime
    relating to ships or navigation
  2888. maroon
    a dark purplish-red to dark brownish-red color
  2889. martial
    suggesting war or military life
  2890. martyrdom
    death because of a person's adherence of a faith or cause
  2891. marvel
    be amazed at
  2892. masonry
    the craft of building with stone or brick
  2893. masquerade
    a party of guests wearing costumes and disguises
  2894. massacre
    the savage and excessive killing of many people
  2895. massive
    containing a great quantity of matter
  2896. masterpiece
    the most outstanding work of a creative artist or craftsman
  2897. mastery
    great skillfulness and knowledge of some subject or activity
  2898. material
    the substance that goes into the makeup of a physical object
  2899. materialize
    come into being; become reality
  2900. maternal
    characteristic of a mother
  2901. matinee
    a theatrical performance held during the daytime
  2902. matricide
    the murder of one's own mother
  2903. matrimony
    state of being a married couple voluntarily joined for life
  2904. matrix
    an enclosure within which something originates or develops
  2905. matter of fact
    a matter that is an actual fact or is demonstrable as a fact
  2906. maudlin
    very sentimental or emotional
  2907. mausoleum
    a large burial chamber, usually above ground
  2908. mawkish
    very sentimental or emotional
  2909. maxim
    a saying that is widely accepted on its own merits
  2910. maze
    complex system of paths or tunnels in which it is easy to get lost
  2911. mead
    made of fermented honey and water
  2912. meager
    deficient in amount or quality or extent
  2913. mealy-mouthed
    hesitant to state facts or opinions simply and directly as from e.g. timidity or hypocrisy
  2914. meander
    move or cause to move in a winding or curving course
  2915. mechanics
    the branch of physics concerned with the motion of bodies
  2916. medallion
    a round piece of metal given as an award or commemoration
  2917. meddlesome
    intrusive in an offensive manner
  2918. medial
    relating to or situated in or extending toward the middle
  2919. mediate
    act between parties with a view to reconciling differences
  2920. medicine
    the profession devoted to alleviating diseases and injuries
  2921. medieval
    relating to or belonging to the Middle Ages
  2922. mediocre
    moderate to inferior in quality
  2923. meditation
    continuous and profound contemplation or musing on a subject
  2924. medley
    a musical composition consisting of a series of songs
  2925. meliorate
    to make better
  2926. mellifluous
    pleasing to the ear
  2927. melodious
    having a musical sound; especially a pleasing tune
  2928. melodrama
    a story with characters behaving in an extreme emotional way
  2929. memento
    a reminder of past events
  2930. memorable
    worth remembering
  2931. menace
    something that is a source of danger
  2932. menagerie
    a collection of live animals for study or display
  2933. mendacious
    given to lying
  2934. mendicant
    a pauper who lives by begging
  2935. mentality
    a habitual or characteristic attitude of the mind
  2936. mentor
    a wise and trusted guide and advisor
  2937. mercantile
    relating to or characteristic of trade or traders
  2938. mercenary
    a person hired to fight for another country than their own
  2939. merciful
    showing or giving forgiveness
  2940. merciless
    lacking pity, compassion, or forgiveness
  2941. meretricious
    tastelessly showy
  2942. mesmerize
    attract strongly, as if with a magnet
  2943. messiness
    a state of confusion and disorderliness
  2944. metal
    a chemical element or alloy that is usually a shiny solid
  2945. metallurgy
    the science and technology of ores and alloys
  2946. metamorphosis
    striking change in appearance or character or circumstances
  2947. metaphor
    a figure of speech that suggests a non-literal similarity
  2948. metaphysical
    pertaining to the philosophical study of being and knowing
  2949. motorisation
    the act of motorizing
  2950. metaphysics
    the philosophical study of being and knowing
  2951. mete
    a line that indicates a boundary
  2952. metempsychosis
    after death the soul begins a new cycle of existence in another human body
  2953. meticulous
    marked by precise accordance with details
  2954. metonymy
    substituting the name of a feature for the name of the thing
  2955. metric
    based on a decimal unit of measurement
  2956. metronome
    clicking pendulum indicating the tempo of a piece of music
  2957. metropolis
    a large and densely populated urban area
  2958. metropolitan
    relating to or characteristic of a large urban area
  2959. mettle
    the courage to carry on
  2960. mettlesome
    having a proud, courageous, and unbroken spirit
  2961. microcosm
    a miniature model of something
  2962. micrometer
    a metric unit of length equal to one millionth of a meter
  2963. microphone
    a device for changing sound waves into electrical energy
  2964. microscope
    magnifier of the image of small objects
  2965. microscopic
    so small as to be invisible without a magnifying device
  2966. microscopy
    research using special instruments to see small things
  2967. midsummer
    June 21, when the sun is at its northernmost point
  2968. midwife
    a woman skilled in aiding the delivery of babies
  2969. mien
    a person's appearance, manner, or demeanor
  2970. migrant
    traveler who moves from one region or country to another
  2971. migrate
    move from one country or region to another and settle there
  2972. migratory
    (of animals) moving seasonally
  2973. mileage
    distance measured in miles
  2974. militant
    engaged in war
  2975. militarism
    maintaining a strong force of armed services
  2976. militate
    have force or influence; bring about an effect or change
  2977. militia
    civilians trained as soldiers, not part of the regular army
  2978. millet
    a grain-like food that grows in grassy stalks
  2979. mimic
    imitate, especially for satirical effect
  2980. miniature
    being on a very small scale
  2981. minimize
    make small or insignificant
  2982. minion
    a servile or fawning dependent
  2983. ministration
    assistance in time of difficulty
  2984. ministry
    the work of a person authorized to conduct religious worship
  2985. minority
    being or relating to the smaller in number of two parts
  2986. minute
    a unit of time equal to 60 seconds or 1/60th of an hour
  2987. minutia
    a small or minor detail
  2988. mirage
    optical illusion in which hot air distorts distant objects
  2989. misadventure
    an instance of misfortune
  2990. misanthropic
    hating mankind in general
  2991. misanthropy
    hatred of mankind
  2992. misapprehend
    interpret in the wrong way
  2993. misbehave
    act badly
  2994. misbehavior
    improper or wicked or immoral behavior
  2995. mischievous
    naughtily or annoyingly playful
  2996. miscount
    count wrongly
  2997. miscreant
    a person without moral scruples
  2998. misdeed
    improper or wicked or immoral behavior
  2999. misdemeanor
    a crime less serious than a felony
  3000. miser
    a stingy hoarder of money and possessions
  3001. mishap
    an unpredictable outcome that is unfortunate
  3002. misinterpret
    construe wrongly
  3003. mislay
    place (something) where one cannot find it again
  3004. mismanage
    handle badly or incompetently
  3005. misnomer
    an incorrect or unsuitable name
  3006. misogamy
    hatred of marriage
  3007. misogyny
    hatred of women
  3008. misplace
    put (something) where one cannot find it again
  3009. misrepresent
    describe or present falsely
  3010. misrule
    government that is inefficient or dishonest
  3011. missal
    (Roman Catholic Church) a book containing all the prayers and responses needed to celebrate Mass throughout the year
  3012. missile
    a weapon that is forcibly thrown or projected at a target
  3013. missive
    a written message addressed to a person or organization
  3014. mistrust
    regard with suspicion
  3015. misty
    filled or abounding with fog
  3016. misunderstand
    interpret in the wrong way
  3017. misuse
    improper handling or application of something
  3018. mite
    small arachnid that infests animals, plants, or stored foods
  3019. miter
    joint that forms a corner
  3020. mitigate
    lessen or to try to lessen the seriousness or extent of
  3021. mnemonics
    a method or system for improving the memory
  3022. moat
    ditch dug as a fortification and usually filled with water
  3023. mobocracy
    a political system in which a mob is the source of control
  3024. moccasin
    soft leather shoe; originally worn by Native Americans
  3025. mockery
    showing your contempt by derision
  3026. moderation
    the quality of avoiding extremes
  3027. moderator
    someone who presides over a debate or meeting
  3028. modernity
    the quality of being current or of the present
  3029. modernize
    make repairs, renovations, revisions or adjustments to
  3030. modification
    the act of making something different
  3031. modify
    cause to change; make different
  3032. modish
    in the current fashion or style
  3033. modulate
    fix or adjust the time, amount, degree, or rate of
  3034. mollify
    cause to be more favorably inclined
  3035. molt
    cast off hair, skin, horn, or feathers
  3036. momentary
    lasting for a markedly brief time
  3037. momentous
    of very great significance
  3038. momentum
    the product of a body's mass and its velocity
  3039. monarchy
    autocracy governed by a ruler who usually inherits authority
  3040. monastery
    the residence of a religious community
  3041. monetary
    relating to or involving money
  3042. mongrel
    derogatory term for a variation that is not genuine
  3043. monition
    cautionary advice about something imminent
  3044. monitory
    serving to warn
  3045. monocracy
    a form of government in which the ruler is an absolute dictator (not restricted by a constitution or laws or opposition etc.)
  3046. monogamy
    having only one spouse at a time
  3047. monogram
    a graphic symbol consisting of 2 or more letters combined
  3048. monograph
    a detailed and documented treatise on a particular subject
  3049. monolith
    a single great stone, often in the form of a column
  3050. monologue
    a dramatic speech by a single actor
  3051. monomania
    an unhealthy obsession or preoccupation with one thing
  3052. monopoly
    a market in which there are many buyers but only one seller
  3053. monosyllable
    a word or utterance that has only one vowel or vowel-like sound
  3054. monotone
    an unchanging intonation
  3055. monotonous
    sounded or spoken in a tone unvarying in pitch
  3056. monotony
    the quality of wearisome constancy and lack of variety
  3057. Monsieur
    used as a French courtesy title; equivalent to English `Mr'
  3058. monstrosity
    a person or animal that is markedly unusual or deformed
  3059. moonbeam
    a ray of moonlight
  3060. morale
    a state of individual psychological well-being
  3061. moralist
    a philosopher who specializes in ideas of right and wrong
  3062. morality
    the quality of being in accord with right or good conduct
  3063. moralize
    express judgments as to right and wrong; sermonize
  3064. moratorium
    suspension of an ongoing activity
  3065. morbid
    suggesting the horror of death and decay
  3066. mordacious
    biting or given to biting
  3067. mordant
    harshly ironic or sinister
  3068. moribund
    being on the point of death
  3069. morose
    showing a brooding ill humor
  3070. morphology
    the study of the structure of animals and plants
  3071. motley
    consisting of a haphazard assortment of different kinds
  3072. motto
    a favorite saying of a sect or political group
  3073. mountaineer
    someone who climbs mountains
  3074. mountainous
    containing many mountains
  3075. mouthful
    the quantity that can be held in the mouth
  3076. muddle
    make clouded as with sediment
  3077. muffle
    deaden (a sound or noise), especially by wrapping
  3078. mulatto
    (offensive) a person with both black and white ancestry
  3079. muleteer
    a worker who drives mules
  3080. multiform
    occurring in or having many shapes or appearances
  3081. multiplicity
    the property of having more than one part or entity
  3082. mundane
    found in the ordinary course of events
  3083. municipal
    relating to a self-governing district
  3084. municipality
    a local district having powers of self-government
  3085. munificence
    liberality in bestowing gifts
  3086. munificent
    given or giving freely, generously, or without restriction
  3087. muster
    summon up, call forth, or bring together
  3088. mutation
    a change or alteration in form or qualities
  3089. mutilate
    destroy or injure severely
  3090. mutiny
    open rebellion against constituted authority
  3091. myriad
    a large indefinite number
  3092. mystic
    beyond ordinary understanding
  3093. mystification
    confusion resulting from failure to understand
  3094. myth
    a traditional story serving to explain a world view
  3095. mythology
    the body of stories associated with a culture or institution
  3096. nameless
    being or having an unknown or unnamed source
  3097. naphtha
    a volatile, flammable liquid made of hydrocarbons
  3098. narrate
    provide commentary for a film, for example
  3099. narration
    giving an account describing a course of events
  3100. narrative
    an account that tells the particulars of an act or event
  3101. narrator
    someone who tells a story
  3102. narrow-minded
    lacking tolerance of or openness to other people's ideas
  3103. nasal
    of or in or relating to the nose
  3104. natal
    relating to or accompanying birth
  3105. nationality
    the status of belonging to a particular country
  3106. naturally
    in a natural or normal manner
  3107. nausea
    the state that precedes vomiting
  3108. nauseate
    upset and make ill
  3109. nauseous
    causing a sick feeling
  3110. nautical
    relating to ships or navigation
  3111. naval
    connected with an organization of military vessels
  3112. navel
    a scar where the umbilical cord was attached
  3113. navigable
    able to be sailed on or through safely
  3114. navigate
    direct carefully and safely
  3115. nebula
    an immense cloud of gas and dust in interstellar space
  3116. necessary
    absolutely essential
  3117. necessitate
    require as useful, just, or proper
  3118. necessity
    the condition of being essential or indispensable
  3119. necrology
    a list of people who died recently
  3120. necromancer
    one who practices magic or sorcery
  3121. necropolis
    a tract of land used for burials
  3122. necrosis
    the localized death of living cells
  3123. nectar
    a sweet liquid secretion that is attractive to pollinators
  3124. nectarine
    a variety or mutation of the peach that has a smooth skin
  3125. needlework
    work that is done with a needle
  3126. needy
    poor enough to need help from others
  3127. nefarious
    extremely wicked
  3128. negate
    make ineffective by counterbalancing the effect of
  3129. negation
    the speech act of denying or refusing
  3130. neglectful
    not showing due care or attention
  3131. negligee
    a loose dressing gown for women
  3132. negligence
    failure to act with the prudence of a reasonable person
  3133. negligent
    characterized by undue lack of attention or concern
  3134. negligible
    so small as to be meaningless; insignificant
  3135. negotiable
    able to be arranged by compromise
  3136. neo-Darwinism
    a modern Darwinian theory that explains new species in terms of genetic mutations
  3137. Neo-Latin
    Latin since the Renaissance
  3138. theocracy
    a political unit governed by a deity
  3139. neology
    a newly invented word or phrase
  3140. neophyte
    a participant with no experience with an activity
  3141. nestle
    move or arrange oneself in a comfortable and cozy position
  3142. nestling
    a young bird not yet fledged
  3143. nettle
    plant having stinging hairs that cause skin irritation
  3144. network
    an open fabric woven together at regular intervals
  3145. neural
    of or relating to the nervous system
  3146. neurology
    the branch of medicine that deals with the nervous system
  3147. neuter
    having no or imperfectly developed or nonfunctional sex organs
  3148. neutral
    having no personal preference
  3149. nevertheless
    despite anything to the contrary
  3150. niggardly
    petty or reluctant in giving or spending
  3151. nihilist
    someone who rejects all theories of morality
  3152. nil
    a quantity of no importance
  3153. nimble
    moving quickly and lightly
  3154. nit
    egg or young of an insect parasitic on mammals especially a sucking louse; often attached to a hair or item of clothing
  3155. nocturnal
    belonging to or active during the night
  3156. noiseless
    making no sound
  3157. noisome
    causing or able to cause nausea
  3158. noisy
    full of or characterized by loud and nonmusical sounds
  3159. nomad
    a member of a people who have no permanent home
  3160. anomic
    socially disoriented
  3161. nominal
    relating to or constituting or bearing or giving a name
  3162. nominate
    propose as a candidate for some honor
  3163. nomination
    the act of officially naming a candidate
  3164. nominee
    a politician who is running for public office
  3165. noncombatant
    a member of the armed forces who does not participate in combat (e.g. a chaplain or surgeon)
  3166. nonexistent
    not having being or actuality
  3167. nonresident
    someone who does not live in a particular place
  3168. nonchalance
    the trait of remaining calm and seeming not to care
  3169. nondescript
    lacking distinct or individual characteristics
  3170. nonentity
    a person of no influence
  3171. nonpareil
    model of excellence or perfection of a kind
  3172. norm
    a standard or model or pattern regarded as typical
  3173. normalcy
    the state of being within the range of regular functioning
  3174. nostrum
    patent medicine whose efficacy is questionable
  3175. noticeable
    capable of being detected
  3176. notorious
    known widely and usually unfavorably
  3177. novelette
    a short novel
  3178. novice
    someone new to a field or activity
  3179. nowadays
    in these times
  3180. nowhere
    not anywhere; in or at or to no place
  3181. noxious
    injurious to physical or mental health
  3182. nuance
    a subtle difference in meaning or opinion or attitude
  3183. nucleus
    a part of the cell responsible for growth and reproduction
  3184. nude
    completely unclothed
  3185. nugatory
    of no real value
  3186. nuisance
    anything that disturbs, endangers life, or is offensive
  3187. numeration
    the act of counting; reciting numbers in ascending order
  3188. numerical
    of or relating to or denoting numerals
  3189. nunnery
    the convent of a community of nuns
  3190. nuptial
    of or relating to a wedding
  3191. nurture
    provide with nourishment
  3192. nutriment
    a source of food or nourishment
  3193. nutritive
    of or providing nourishment
  3194. oaken
    consisting of or made of wood of the oak tree
  3195. oakum
    loose hemp or jute fiber obtained by unravelling old ropes
  3196. obdurate
    stubbornly persistent in wrongdoing
  3197. obelisk
    a stone pillar tapering towards a pyramidal top
  3198. obese
    excessively large
  3199. obesity
    the condition of being excessively overweight
  3200. obituary
    a notice of someone's death
  3201. objective
    the goal intended to be attained
  3202. objector
    a person who dissents from some established policy
  3203. obligate
    force somebody to do something
  3204. obligatory
    required by compulsion or convention
  3205. oblique
    slanting or inclined in direction or course or position
  3206. obliterate
    remove completely from recognition or memory
  3207. oblivion
    the state of being disregarded or forgotten
  3208. oblong
    deviating from a shape by being elongated in one direction
  3209. obnoxious
    causing disapproval or protest
  3210. obsequious
    attempting to win favor from influential people by flattery
  3211. obsequious
    attempting to win favor from influential people by flattery
  3212. observance
    conformity with law, custom, or practice
  3213. observant
    quick to notice; showing quick and keen perception
  3214. observatory
    a building equipped to view astronomical phenomena
  3215. obsolescence
    falling into disuse or becoming out of date
  3216. obsolescent
    becoming disused or outdated
  3217. obsolete
    no longer in use
  3218. obstetrician
    a physician specializing in childbirth
  3219. obstetrics
    the branch of medicine dealing with childbirth and pregnancy
  3220. obstinacy
    resolute adherence to your own ideas or desires
  3221. obstreperous
    noisily and stubbornly defiant
  3222. obstruct
    block passage through
  3223. obstruction
    any structure that makes progress difficult
  3224. obtrude
    push to thrust outward
  3225. obtrusive
    sticking out; protruding
  3226. obverse
    the more conspicuous of two alternatives or cases or sides
  3227. obviate
    do away with
  3228. occasion
    an event that occurs at a critical time
  3229. occlude
    block passage through
  3230. occult
    supernatural forces and events and beings collectively
  3231. occupant
    someone who lives at a particular place for a long period
  3232. occurrence
    an instance of something happening
  3233. octagon
    a shape with eight angles and eight sides
  3234. octave
    a musical interval of eight tones
  3235. octavo
    the size of a book whose pages are made by folding a sheet of paper three times to form eight leaves
  3236. octogenarian
    being from 80 to 89 years old
  3237. ocular
    relating to or resembling the eye
  3238. oculist
    a person skilled in testing for defects of vision
  3239. oddity
    eccentricity that is not easily explained
  3240. ode
    a lyric poem with complex stanza forms
  3241. odious
    extremely repulsive or unpleasant
  3242. odium
    hate coupled with disgust
  3243. odoriferous
    emitting a smell, especially an unpleasant smell
  3244. odorous
    having a characteristic aroma
  3245. off
    from a particular thing or place or position
  3246. offhand
    with little or no preparation or forethought
  3247. officiate
    perform a ceremony or religious ritual
  3248. officious
    intrusive in a meddling or offensive manner
  3249. offshoot
    a natural consequence of development
  3250. ogre
    (folklore) a giant who likes to eat human beings
  3251. ointment
    skin cream that has a soothing, moisturizing effect
  3252. olfactory
    of or relating to the sense of smell
  3253. olive branch
    something given to another in the hope of making peace
  3254. ominous
    threatening or foreshadowing evil or tragic developments
  3255. omission
    leaving out or passing over something
  3256. omnipotence
    the state of having unlimited power
  3257. omniscience
    the state or quality of having infinite knowledge
  3258. omniscient
    knowing, seeing, or understanding everything
  3259. omnivorous
    feeding on both plants and animals
  3260. onerous
    burdensome or difficult to endure
  3261. onrush
    a forceful forward rush or flow
  3262. onset
    the beginning or early stages
  3263. onslaught
    an offensive against an enemy
  3264. onus
    a burdensome or difficult concern
  3265. opalescence
    the visual property of something having a milky brightness and a play of colors from the surface
  3266. opaque
    not transmitting or reflecting light or radiant energy
  3267. operate
    perform as expected when applied
  3268. operative
    producing a desired effect
  3269. operator
    an agent that operates some apparatus or machine
  3270. operetta
    a short amusing opera
  3271. opinion
    a personal belief or judgment
  3272. opponent
    someone who offers resistance
  3273. opportune
    suitable or advantageous especially for a particular purpose
  3274. opportunist
    a person who places expediency above principle
  3275. opportunity
    a possibility from a favorable combination of circumstances
  3276. opposite
    being directly across from each other
  3277. opprobrium
    a state of extreme dishonor
  3278. optic
    of or relating to or resembling the eye
  3279. optician
    a worker who makes glasses for remedying defects of vision
  3280. optics
    the branch of physics that studies the physical properties of light
  3281. optimism
    the hopeful feeling that all is going to turn out well
  3282. option
    one of a number of things from which only one can be chosen
  3283. optometry
    the practice of an optometrist
  3284. opulence
    wealth as evidenced by sumptuous living
  3285. opulent
    rich and superior in quality
  3286. oral
    using speech rather than writing
  3287. orate
    make speeches
  3288. oration
    an instance of formal speaking
  3289. orator
    a person who delivers a speech
  3290. oratorio
    a musical composition for voices and orchestra
  3291. oratory
    the act of addressing an audience formally
  3292. ordeal
    a severe or trying experience
  3293. ordinal
    being or denoting a numerical order in a series
  3294. ordination
    the act of conferring holy orders
  3295. ordnance
    military supplies
  3296. orgy
    a wild gathering
  3297. origin
    the place where something begins
  3298. original
    preceding all others in time
  3299. originate
    come into existence; take on form or shape
  3300. ornate
    marked by complexity and richness of detail
  3301. orthodox
    adhering to what is commonly accepted
  3302. orthodoxy
    the quality of adhering to what is commonly accepted
  3303. orthogonal
    meeting at right angles
  3304. orthopedic
    of or relating to the treatment of bones or joints
  3305. orthopedist
    a specialist in correcting deformities of the skeletal system (especially in children)
  3306. oscillate
    move or swing from side to side regularly
  3307. osculate
    kiss
  3308. ossify
    become bony
  3309. ostentation
    pretentious or showy or vulgar display
  3310. ostracism
    the act of excluding someone from society by general consent
  3311. ostracize
    expel from a community or group
  3312. nought
    a mathematical element that when added to another number yields the same number
  3313. oust
    remove from a position or office
  3314. out-and-out
    complete and without restriction or qualification
  3315. out-of-the-way
    remote from populous or much-traveled regions
  3316. outbreak
    a sudden occurrence or increase of something undesirable
  3317. outburst
    an unrestrained expression of emotion
  3318. outcast
    a person who is rejected (from society or home)
  3319. outcry
    a loud utterance, often in protest or opposition
  3320. outdo
    be or do something to a greater degree
  3321. outlandish
    noticeably or extremely unconventional or unusual
  3322. outlast
    live longer than
  3323. outlaw
    a criminal, especially one on the run from police
  3324. outlive
    live longer than
  3325. outpost
    a military post stationed at a distance from the main body of troops
  3326. outrage
    a disgraceful event
  3327. outrageous
    greatly exceeding bounds of reason or moderation
  3328. outreach
    the act of reaching out
  3329. outride
    ride better, faster, or further than
  3330. outrigger
    a stabilizer for a canoe
  3331. outright
    without reservation or concealment
  3332. outskirt
    a part of the city far removed from the center
  3333. outstretched
    fully extended especially in length
  3334. outstrip
    go far ahead of
  3335. outweigh
    be more important or signficant than
  3336. overdo
    do something to an excessive degree
  3337. overdose
    dose too heavily
  3338. overeat
    overeat or eat immodestly; make a pig of oneself
  3339. overhang
    project over
  3340. overleap
    jump across or leap over (an obstacle)
  3341. overlord
    a person who has general authority over others
  3342. overpass
    bridge formed by the upper level of a crossing of two highways at different levels
  3343. overpay
    pay too much
  3344. overpower
    defeat by superior force
  3345. overproduction
    too much production or more than expected
  3346. overreach
    fail by aiming too high or trying too hard
  3347. overrun
    seize the position of and defeat
  3348. oversee
    watch and direct
  3349. overseer
    a person who directs and manages others
  3350. overshadow
    cast a shadow upon
  3351. overstated
    represented as greater than is true or reasonable
  3352. overthrow
    reject or overturn a decision or an argument
  3353. overtone
    (usually plural) an ulterior implicit meaning or quality
  3354. overture
    orchestral music at the beginning of an opera or musical
  3355. overweight
    usually describes a large person who is fat but has a large frame to carry it
  3356. pacify
    ease the anger, agitation, or strong emotion of
  3357. packet
    a small package or bundle
  3358. pact
    a written agreement between two states or sovereigns
  3359. pagan
    a person following a polytheistic or pre-Christian religion
  3360. pageant
    an elaborate exhibition or procession
  3361. palate
    the surface of the mouth separating oral and nasal cavities
  3362. palatial
    relating to or being a large and stately residence
  3363. paleontology
    the earth science that studies fossil organisms
  3364. palette
    a board on which an artist mixes paints
  3365. palisade
    a strong fence made of stakes driven into the ground
  3366. pall
    burial garment in which a corpse is wrapped
  3367. palliate
    lessen or to try to lessen the seriousness or extent of
  3368. pallid
    pale, as of a person's complexion
  3369. palpable
    capable of being perceived
  3370. palsy
    loss of the ability to move a body part
  3371. pally
    having the relationship of friends or pals
  3372. pamphlet
    a small book usually having a paper cover
  3373. pamphleteer
    a writer of pamphlets
  3374. panacea
    hypothetical remedy for all ills or diseases
  3375. pandemic
    existing everywhere
  3376. pandemonium
    a state of extreme confusion and disorder
  3377. panegyric
    formally expressing praise
  3378. panel
    sheet that forms a distinct section of something
  3379. panic
    an overwhelming feeling of fear and anxiety
  3380. panoply
    a complete and impressive array
  3381. panorama
    the visual perception of a region
  3382. pantheism
    the belief that God exists in and is the same as all things
  3383. pantomime
    a performance using gestures and movements without words
  3384. Kinetoscope
    a device invented by Edison that gave an impression of movement as an endless loop of film moved continuously over a light source with a rapid shutter; precursor of the modern motion picture
  3385. papacy
    the government of the Roman Catholic Church
  3386. papyrus
    tall sedge of the Nile valley yielding fiber
  3387. parable
    a short moral story
  3388. paradox
    a statement that contradicts itself
  3389. paragon
    a perfect embodiment of a concept
  3390. parallel
    being everywhere equidistant and not intersecting
  3391. parallelism
    similarity by virtue of corresponding
  3392. paralysis
    loss of the ability to move a body part
  3393. paralyze
    cause to be immobile
  3394. paramount
    more important than anything else; supreme
  3395. paramour
    a lover, especially a secret or illicit one
  3396. paraphernalia
    equipment consisting of miscellaneous articles
  3397. paraphrase
    express the same message in different words
  3398. pare
    strip the skin off
  3399. parentage
    the kinship relation of an offspring to the parents
  3400. parish
    a local church community
  3401. parity
    functional equality
  3402. parlance
    a manner of speaking natural to a language's native speakers
  3403. parley
    a negotiation between enemies
  3404. parliament
    a legislative assembly in certain countries
  3405. parlor
    a room in a house where people can sit, relax, and talk
  3406. parody
    a composition that imitates or misrepresents a style
  3407. patronym
    a family name derived from one's father's name
  3408. paroxysm
    a sudden uncontrollable attack
  3409. parricide
    the murder of your own father or mother
  3410. parse
    analyze the sentence structure of
  3411. parsimonious
    excessively unwilling to spend
  3412. partible
    (of e.g. property) capable of being parted or divided
  3413. participant
    someone who is involved in an activity
  3414. participate
    be involved in
  3415. partisan
    a fervent and even militant proponent of something
  3416. partition
    separation by the creation of a boundary that divides
  3417. passable
    able to be passed or traversed or crossed
  3418. passive
    lacking in energy or will
  3419. pastoral
    devoted to raising sheep or cattle
  3420. paternal
    characteristic of a father
  3421. paternity
    the state of being a father
  3422. pathos
    a quality that arouses emotions, especially pity or sorrow
  3423. patriarch
    the male head of family or tribe
  3424. patrician
    a person of refined upbringing and manners
  3425. patrimony
    an inheritance coming by right of birth
  3426. patriotism
    love of country and willingness to sacrifice for it
  3427. patronize
    provide support for
  3428. patronymic
    of or derived from a personal or family name
  3429. patter
    make light, rapid and repeated sounds
  3430. paucity
    an insufficient quantity or number
  3431. pauper
    a person who is very poor
  3432. pauperism
    a state of extreme poverty or destitution
  3433. pavilion
    a large and often sumptuous tent
  3434. payee
    a person to whom money is paid
  3435. peaceable
    inclined or disposed to peace
  3436. peaceful
    not disturbed by strife or turmoil or war
  3437. peccable
    liable to sin
  3438. peccadillo
    a petty misdeed
  3439. peccant
    liable to sin
  3440. pectoral
    of or relating to the chest or thorax
  3441. pecuniary
    relating to or involving money
  3442. pedagogics
    the principles and methods of instruction
  3443. pedagogue
    someone who educates young people
  3444. pedagogy
    the profession of a teacher
  3445. pedal
    a lever that is operated with the foot
  3446. pedant
    a person who is preoccupied with rules and learning
  3447. peddle
    sell or offer for sale from place to place
  3448. peddler
    someone who travels about selling wares
  3449. pedestal
    an architectural support or base
  3450. pedestrian
    a person who travels by foot
  3451. pediatrics
    branch of medicine concerned with the treatment of children
  3452. pedigree
    the ancestry or lineage of an individual
  3453. peerage
    the peers of a kingdom considered as a group
  3454. peerless
    eminent beyond or above comparison
  3455. peevish
    easily irritated or annoyed
  3456. pellucid
    transmitting light; able to be seen through with clarity
  3457. penalty
    the disadvantage or painful consequences of an action
  3458. penance
    voluntary self-punishment in order to atone for something
  3459. penchant
    a strong liking or preference
  3460. pendant
    an adornment that hangs from a piece of jewelry
  3461. pendulous
    hanging loosely or bending downward
  3462. pendulum
    an apparatus in which an object is mounted to swing freely
  3463. penetrable
    admitting of penetration or passage into or through
  3464. penetrate
    pass into or through, often by overcoming resistance
  3465. penetration
    the act of entering into or through something
  3466. peninsular
    of a mass of land projecting into a body of water
  3467. penitence
    remorse for your past conduct
  3468. penitential
    showing or feeling remorse
  3469. pennant
    a flag that usually tapers and is longer than it is wide
  3470. pension
    regular payment to allow a person to subsist without working
  3471. pentad
    the cardinal number that is the sum of four and one
  3472. pentagon
    a shape with five angles and five sides
  3473. pentagram
    a star with 5 points
  3474. pentahedron
    any polyhedron having five plane faces
  3475. pentameter
    a verse line having five metrical feet
  3476. pentathlon
    an athletic contest consisting of five different events
  3477. pentavalent
    having a valence of five
  3478. penultimate
    next to the last
  3479. penurious
    excessively unwilling to spend
  3480. penury
    a state of extreme poverty or destitution
  3481. perambulate
    walk with no particular goal
  3482. perceive
    become aware of through the senses
  3483. perceptible
    capable of being grasped by the mind or senses
  3484. perception
    the process of becoming aware through the senses
  3485. percipient
    characterized by ease and quickness in perceiving
  3486. percipient
    characterized by ease and quickness in perceiving
  3487. percolate
    cause to pass through a permeable substance
  3488. percolator
    a coffeepot in which boiling water ascends through a central tube and filters back down through a basket of ground coffee beans
  3489. percussion
    the act of exploding a detonator that explodes when struck
  3490. peremptory
    putting an end to all debate or action
  3491. perennial
    lasting an indefinitely long time
  3492. perfectible
    capable of becoming or being made perfect
  3493. perfidy
    an act of deliberate betrayal
  3494. perforate
    make a hole into or between, as for ease of separation
  3495. perform
    get done
  3496. perfumery
    perfumes in general
  3497. perfunctory
    hasty and without attention to detail; not thorough
  3498. perhaps
    by chance
  3499. perigee
    the nearest point in an orbit around the Earth
  3500. periodicity
    the quality of recurring at regular intervals
  3501. peripatetic
    traveling especially on foot
  3502. perjure
    make oneself guilty of telling untruths in a court of law
  3503. perjury
    criminal offense of making false statements under oath
  3504. permanence
    property of being able to exist for an indefinite time
  3505. permanent
    continuing or enduring without marked change in status
  3506. permeate
    spread or diffuse through
  3507. permissible
    acceptable, especially as according to rule
  3508. permutation
    a complete change in character or condition
  3509. pernicious
    exceedingly harmful
  3510. perpendicular
    intersecting at or forming right angles
  3511. perpetrator
    someone who commits wrongdoing
  3512. perpetuate
    cause to continue or prevail
  3513. perquisite
    an incidental benefit for certain types of employment
  3514. persecution
    causing someone to suffer
  3515. perseverance
    the act of continuing or repeating
  3516. persevere
    be persistent, refuse to stop
  3517. persiflage
    light teasing
  3518. persist
    refuse to stop
  3519. persistence
    the act of continuing or repeating
  3520. personage
    one whose actions and opinions have a strong impact
  3521. personal
    concerning an individual or his or her private life
  3522. personality
    the complex of attributes that characterize an individual
  3523. personnel
    group of people willing to obey orders
  3524. perspective
    a way of regarding situations or topics
  3525. perspicacious
    mentally acute or penetratingly discerning
  3526. perspicacity
    the ability to assess situations or circumstances shrewdly
  3527. perspicuous
    transparently clear; easily understandable
  3528. perspiration
    salty fluid secreted by sweat glands
  3529. perspire
    excrete sweat through the pores in the skin
  3530. persuadable
    being susceptible to persuasion
  3531. persuade
    cause somebody to adopt a certain position or belief
  3532. pertinacious
    stubbornly unyielding
  3533. pertinacity
    persistent determination
  3534. pertinent
    being of striking appropriateness
  3535. perturb
    disturb in mind or make uneasy or cause to be worried
  3536. perturbation
    the act of causing disorder
  3537. perusal
    the act of examining or reading carefully
  3538. pervade
    spread or diffuse through
  3539. pervasion
    the process of permeating or infusing something with a substance
  3540. pervasive
    spreading or spread throughout
  3541. perverse
    deviating from what is considered moral or right or proper
  3542. perversion
    the action of corrupting something
  3543. perversity
    the act of deliberately deviating from what is moral or good
  3544. pervert
    corrupt morally or by intemperance or sensuality
  3545. pervious
    admitting of passage or entrance
  3546. pestilence
    any epidemic disease with a high death rate
  3547. pestilent
    likely to spread and cause an epidemic disease
  3548. pestilential
    likely to spread and cause an epidemic disease
  3549. peter
    obscene term for penis
  3550. petrify
    change into stone
  3551. petulance
    an irritable feeling
  3552. petulant
    easily irritated or annoyed
  3553. pharmacopoeia
    a collection or stock of drugs
  3554. pharmacy
    a retail shop where medications are sold
  3555. phenomenal
    exceedingly or unbelievably great
  3556. phenomenon
    any state or process known through the senses
  3557. philander
    talk or behave amorously, without serious intentions
  3558. philanthropic
    of or relating to charitable giving
  3559. philanthropist
    someone who makes charitable donations
  3560. philanthropy
    the act of donating money or time to promote human welfare
  3561. philately
    the collection and study of postage stamps
  3562. philharmonic
    composing or characteristic of an orchestral group
  3563. polygynist
    a man with two or more wives
  3564. philologist
    a humanist specializing in classical scholarship
  3565. philology
    the humanistic study of language and literature
  3566. philosophize
    reason or theorize about important and difficult issues
  3567. philosophy
    the rational investigation of existence and knowledge
  3568. phlegmatic
    showing little emotion
  3569. phonetic
    using symbols to represent each speech sound
  3570. phonic
    relating to speech
  3571. phonogram
    any written symbol standing for a sound or syllable or morpheme or word
  3572. phonology
    the study of the sound system of a given language
  3573. phosphorescence
    the emission of light without heat
  3574. photoelectric
    of or pertaining to photoelectricity
  3575. photometer
    photographic equipment that measures the intensity of light
  3576. photometry
    measurement of the properties of light
  3577. physicist
    a scientist trained in the science of matter and energy
  3578. physics
    the science of matter and energy and their interactions
  3579. physiography
    the study of physical features of the earth's surface
  3580. physiognomy
    the human face
  3581. physiography
    the study of physical features of the earth's surface
  3582. physiology
    the science dealing with the functioning of organisms
  3583. physique
    constitution of the human body
  3584. picayune
    small and of little importance
  3585. piccolo
    a small flute; pitched an octave above the standard flute
  3586. piece
    a separate part of a whole
  3587. piecemeal
    one thing at a time
  3588. pillage
    steal goods; take as spoils
  3589. pillory
    a wooden instrument of punishment on a post
  3590. pincer
    a grasping structure on the limb of an arthropod
  3591. pincer
    a grasping structure on the limb of an arthropod
  3592. pinnacle
    a slender upright spire at the top of a buttress or a tower
  3593. pioneer
    one the first colonists or settlers in a new territory
  3594. pious
    having or showing or expressing reverence for a deity
  3595. pique
    call forth, as an emotion, feeling, or response
  3596. piteous
    deserving or inciting a feeling of sympathy and sorrow
  3597. pitiable
    deserving or inciting a feeling of sympathy and sorrow
  3598. pitiful
    deserving or inciting compassion
  3599. pitiless
    without mercy or sympathy
  3600. pittance
    an inadequate payment
  3601. placate
    cause to be more favorably inclined
  3602. placid
    calm and free from disturbance
  3603. plagiarism
    taking someone's words or ideas as if they were your own
  3604. plank over
    cover with planks
  3605. plasticity
    the property of being physically malleable
  3606. platitude
    a trite or obvious remark
  3607. plaudit
    enthusiastic approval
  3608. plausible
    apparently reasonable, valid, or truthful
  3609. playful
    full of fun and high spirits
  3610. playwright
    someone who writes plays
  3611. plea
    a humble request for help from someone in authority
  3612. pleasant
    being in harmony with your taste or likings
  3613. pleasurable
    affording satisfaction or pleasure
  3614. plebeian
    of or associated with the great masses of people
  3615. pledgee
    someone to whom a pledge is made or someone with whom something is deposited as a pledge
  3616. pledger
    someone who makes or gives a pledge
  3617. plenary
    full in all respects
  3618. plenipotentiary
    a diplomat with full powers to take action or make decisions
  3619. plenitude
    a full supply
  3620. plenteous
    affording an abundant supply
  3621. plumb
    exactly vertical
  3622. plummet
    drop sharply
  3623. pluperfect
    a perfective tense used to express action completed in the past
  3624. plural
    of a grammatical category referring to two or more items
  3625. plurality
    the state of being more than one
  3626. plutocracy
    a political system governed by the wealthy people
  3627. pneumatic
    relating to or using air or a similar gas
  3628. poesy
    literature in metrical form
  3629. poetiser
    a writer who composes rhymes; a maker of poor verses
  3630. poetic
    of or relating to verse, or literature in metrical form
  3631. poetics
    study of poetic works
  3632. poignancy
    a quality that arouses emotions, especially pity or sorrow
  3633. poignant
    keenly distressing to the mind or feelings
  3634. poise
    hold or carry in equilibrium
  3635. polar
    of or existing within the Arctic or Antarctic Circles
  3636. polemics
    the branch of Christian theology devoted to the refutation of errors
  3637. pollen
    fine spores produced by flowers to fertilize other flowers
  3638. pollute
    contaminate; make impure
  3639. polarity
    a relation between two opposite attributes or tendencies
  3640. Polycarp
    Greek bishop of Smyrna who refused to recant his Christian faith and was burned to death by pagans (circa 69-155)
  3641. polygamy
    having more than one spouse at a time
  3642. polyglot
    a person who speaks more than one language
  3643. polygon
    a closed plane figure bounded by straight sides
  3644. polyhedron
    a solid figure bounded by plane polygons or faces
  3645. polysyllable
    a word of more than three syllables
  3646. polytechnic
    a technical school offering instruction in many industrial arts and applied sciences
  3647. polytheism
    belief in multiple gods
  3648. pommel
    strike, usually with the fist
  3649. pomposity
    lack of elegance from being puffed up with vanity
  3650. pompous
    puffed up with vanity
  3651. ponder
    reflect deeply on a subject
  3652. ponderous
    having great mass and weight and unwieldiness
  3653. pontiff
    the head of the Roman Catholic Church
  3654. populace
    people in general considered as a whole
  3655. populous
    densely filled with inhabitants
  3656. portend
    indicate by signs
  3657. portent
    a sign of something about to happen
  3658. portfolio
    a large, thin case for loose papers or drawings or maps
  3659. posit
    take as a given; assume as a postulate or axiom
  3660. position
    the particular part of space occupied by something
  3661. positive
    characterized by or displaying affirmation or acceptance
  3662. posse
    a temporary police force
  3663. possess
    have ownership of
  3664. possession
    anything owned
  3665. possessive
    serving to express or indicate the act of having
  3666. possessor
    a person who owns something
  3667. possible
    capable of happening or existing
  3668. postdate
    be later in time
  3669. posterior
    located at or near the end of a structure
  3670. postgraduate
    of or relating to studies beyond a bachelor's degree
  3671. postscript
    a note appended to a letter after the signature
  3672. potency
    the power or right to give orders or make decisions
  3673. potent
    having or wielding force or authority
  3674. potentate
    a powerful ruler, especially one who is unconstrained by law
  3675. potential
    existing in possibility
  3676. potion
    a medicinal or magical or poisonous beverage
  3677. powerless
    lacking power
  3678. practicable
    capable of being done with means at hand
  3679. prate
    speak about unimportant matters rapidly and incessantly
  3680. prattle
    speak about unimportant matters rapidly and incessantly
  3681. preamble
    a preliminary introduction, as to a statute or constitution
  3682. precarious
    not secure; beset with difficulties
  3683. precaution
    a measure taken in advance to ward off impending danger
  3684. precede
    be earlier in time
  3685. precedence
    status established in order of importance or urgency
  3686. precedent
    an example that is used to justify similar occurrences
  3687. precedential
    having precedence (especially because of longer service)
  3688. precession
    the act of preceding in time or order or rank
  3689. precipice
    a very steep cliff
  3690. precipitant
    done with very great haste and without due deliberation
  3691. precipitate
    bring about abruptly
  3692. precise
    sharply exact or accurate or delimited
  3693. precision
    the quality of being exact
  3694. preclude
    make impossible, especially beforehand
  3695. precocious
    characterized by exceptionally early development
  3696. precursor
    something indicating the approach of something or someone
  3697. predatory
    living by preying on other animals
  3698. predecessor
    one who goes before you in time
  3699. predicament
    an unpleasant or difficult situation
  3700. predicate
    involve as a necessary condition or consequence
  3701. predict
    make a guess about what will happen in the future
  3702. prediction
    a statement made about the future
  3703. predominance
    the quality of being more noticeable than anything else
  3704. predominant
    having superior power or influence
  3705. predominate
    be larger in number, quantity, power, status or importance
  3706. preeminence
    high status importance owing to marked superiority
  3707. preempt
    acquire for oneself before others can do so
  3708. preemption
    the right to purchase something in advance of others
  3709. greengage
    sweet green or greenish-yellow variety of plum
  3710. first blush
    at the first glimpse or impression
  3711. preexist
    exist beforehand or prior to a certain point in time
  3712. preexistence
    existing in a former state or previous to something else
  3713. preface
    a short introductory essay preceding the text of a book
  3714. prefatory
    serving as an introduction or preface
  3715. prefer
    like better; value more highly
  3716. preferable
    more desirable than another
  3717. preference
    the right or chance to choose
  3718. preferential
    showing favor or partiality
  3719. preferment
    the act of liking one thing more than another
  3720. prefix
    an affix that is added in front of the word
  3721. apprehensible
    capable of being apprehended or understood
  3722. prehensile
    adapted for grasping especially by wrapping around an object
  3723. prehension
    the act of gripping something firmly with the hands
  3724. prejudice
    a partiality preventing objective consideration of an issue
  3725. prelacy
    the office or station of a prelate
  3726. prelate
    a senior clergyman and dignitary
  3727. prelude
    something that introduces what follows
  3728. premature
    too soon or too hasty
  3729. premier
    first in rank or degree
  3730. premise
    a statement that is held to be true
  3731. premonition
    an early warning about a future event
  3732. preoccupation
    the mental state of being obsessed by something
  3733. preoccupy
    engage or engross the interest or attention of
  3734. preordain
    decree or determine beforehand
  3735. preparation
    setting in order in advance some act or purpose
  3736. preparatory
    preceding and getting ready for something
  3737. preponderant
    having superior power or influence
  3738. preponderate
    weigh more heavily
  3739. prepossession
    an opinion formed beforehand without adequate evidence
  3740. preposterous
    inviting ridicule
  3741. prerogative
    a right reserved exclusively by a person or group
  3742. presage
    a foreboding about what is about to happen
  3743. prescience
    the power to foresee the future
  3744. prescient
    perceiving the significance of events before they occur
  3745. prescript
    prescribed guide for conduct or action
  3746. prescription
    the action of issuing authoritative rules or directions
  3747. presentiment
    a feeling of evil to come
  3748. presentiment
    a feeling of evil to come
  3749. presentment
    an official, written accusation of a crime
  3750. preservation
    the activity of protecting something from loss or danger
  3751. presumption
    a premise that is taken for granted
  3752. presumptuous
    going beyond what is appropriate, permitted, or courteous
  3753. pretension
    the advancing of a claim
  3754. pretentious
    creating an appearance of importance or distinction
  3755. preternatural
    existing outside of or not in accordance with nature
  3756. pretext
    a fictitious reason that conceals the real reason
  3757. prevalence
    the quality of being widespread
  3758. prevalent
    most frequent or common
  3759. prevaricate
    be deliberately ambiguous or unclear
  3760. prevention
    the act of hindering
  3761. prickle
    a small sharp-pointed tip on a stem or leaf
  3762. priggish
    exaggeratedly or self-righteously proper
  3763. prim
    affectedly dainty or refined
  3764. prima
    indicating the most important performer or role
  3765. primer
    an introductory textbook
  3766. primeval
    having existed from the beginning
  3767. primitive
    characteristic of an earlier ancestral type
  3768. principal
    main or most important
  3769. principality
    territory ruled by a prince
  3770. principle
    a basic generalization that is accepted as true
  3771. priory
    religious residence in a monastery governed by a prior or a convent governed by a prioress
  3772. pristine
    immaculately clean and unused
  3773. privateer
    a ship commissioned to prey on other ships
  3774. privilege
    a special advantage or benefit not enjoyed by all
  3775. privily
    confidentially or in secret
  3776. privy
    informed about something secret or not generally known
  3777. probate
    act or process of proving that a will was properly executed
  3778. probation
    a trial period during which one's abilities are tested
  3779. probe
    an exploratory action or expedition
  3780. probity
    complete and confirmed integrity
  3781. procedure
    a particular course of action intended to achieve a result
  3782. proceed
    move ahead; travel onward in time or space
  3783. proclamation
    a formal public statement
  3784. procrastinate
    waste time or postpone doing what one should be doing
  3785. procrastination
    the act of putting off or delaying an action to a later time
  3786. proctor
    someone who supervises (an examination)
  3787. prodigal
    recklessly wasteful
  3788. prodigious
    great in size, force, extent, or degree
  3789. prodigy
    an unusually gifted or intelligent person
  3790. productive
    capable of bringing forth, especially abundantly
  3791. profession
    an occupation requiring special education
  3792. professor
    a member of the faculty at a college or university
  3793. proffer
    present for acceptance or rejection
  3794. proficiency
    the quality of having great facility and competence
  3795. proficient
    having or showing knowledge and skill and aptitude
  3796. profile
    an outline of something, especially a face from the side
  3797. profiteer
    one who makes excessive money on sales of scarce goods
  3798. profligacy
    the trait of spending extravagantly
  3799. profligate
    unrestrained by convention or morality
  3800. profuse
    produced or growing in extreme abundance
  3801. progeny
    the immediate descendants of a person
  3802. progression
    the act of moving forward, as toward a goal
  3803. prohibition
    the action of forbidding
  3804. prohibitionist
    a reformer who opposes the use of intoxicating beverages
  3805. prohibitory
    tending to discourage (especially of prices)
  3806. projection
    the act of expelling or ejecting
  3807. proletarian
    belonging to or characteristic of the working class
  3808. prolific
    intellectually productive
  3809. prolix
    tediously prolonged or tending to speak or write at length
  3810. prologue
    an introductory section of a novel or other literary work
  3811. prolong
    lengthen in time; cause to be or last longer
  3812. promenade
    a leisurely walk, usually in some public place
  3813. prominence
    the state of being widely known or eminent
  3814. prominent
    conspicuous in position or importance
  3815. promiscuous
    casual and unrestrained in sexual behavior
  3816. promissory
    relating to a verbal commitment by one person to another
  3817. promontory
    a natural elevation
  3818. promoter
    someone who is an active supporter and advocate
  3819. promulgate
    state or announce
  3820. propaganda
    information that is spread to promote some cause
  3821. propagate
    multiply through reproduction
  3822. propel
    cause to move forward with force
  3823. propellant
    any substance that moves forward with force
  3824. propeller
    device with blades that rotate to push against air or water
  3825. prophecy
    a prediction uttered under divine inspiration
  3826. prophesy
    predict or reveal, as if through divine inspiration
  3827. propitious
    presenting favorable circumstances
  3828. proportionate
    being in due magnitude or extent
  3829. propriety
    correct behavior
  3830. propulsion
    the act of moving forward
  3831. prosaic
    lacking wit or imagination
  3832. proscenium
    the part of a stage between the curtain and the orchestra
  3833. proscribe
    command against
  3834. proscription
    a decree or act that prohibits something
  3835. proselyte
    a new convert, especially to a religion
  3836. prosody
    the study of poetic meter and the art of versification
  3837. prospector
    someone who explores an area for mineral deposits
  3838. prospectus
    a document that sets forth a plan for a business enterprise
  3839. prostrate
    stretched out and lying at full length along the ground
  3840. protagonist
    the principal character in a work of fiction
  3841. protection
    the activity of shielding someone or something
  3842. protective
    intended or adapted to provide safety of some kind
  3843. protector
    a person who cares for persons or property
  3844. protege
    a person who receives support from an influential patron
  3845. protocol
    forms of ceremony and etiquette observed by officials
  3846. freedom rider
    one of an interracial group of civil rights activists who rode buses through parts of the South in order to protest racial segregation
  3847. protoplasm
    the substance of a living cell
  3848. prototype
    a standard or typical example
  3849. protract
    lengthen in time; cause to be or last longer
  3850. protrude
    extend out or project in space
  3851. protrusion
    something that bulges out or projects from its surroundings
  3852. protuberance
    something that bulges out or projects from its surroundings
  3853. protuberant
    curving, jutting, or bulging outward
  3854. protuberate
    cause to bulge out or project
  3855. proverb
    a condensed but memorable saying embodying an important fact
  3856. provident
    giving something useful for the future
  3857. providential
    peculiarly fortunate or appropriate
  3858. provincial
    associated with an administrative district of a nation
  3859. proviso
    a stipulated condition
  3860. provocation
    a means of arousing or stirring to action
  3861. prowess
    a superior skill learned by study and practice
  3862. approximately
    imprecise but fairly close to correct
  3863. proxy
    a person authorized to act for another
  3864. prudence
    discretion in practical affairs
  3865. prudential
    arising from or characterized by prudence especially in business matters
  3866. prudery
    excessive or affected modesty
  3867. prurient
    characterized by lust
  3868. pseudoprostyle
    marked by columniation having free columns in a portico only across the opening to the structure
  3869. pseudonym
    a fake name used to engage in some activity
  3870. pseudonymous
    bearing or identified by an assumed (often pen) name
  3871. psychiatry
    the diagnosis and treatment of mental disorders
  3872. psychic
    a person sensitive to things beyond natural perception
  3873. psychopathic
    suffering from an undiagnosed mental disorder
  3874. psychotherapy
    the treatment of mental or emotional problems by psychological means
  3875. pudgy
    short and plump
  3876. puerile
    displaying or suggesting a lack of maturity
  3877. pugnacious
    ready and able to resort to force or violence
  3878. puissant
    powerful
  3879. pulmonary
    relating to or affecting the lungs
  3880. punctilious
    marked by precise accordance with details
  3881. punctual
    acting or arriving exactly at the time appointed
  3882. pungency
    a strong odor or taste property
  3883. pungent
    strong and sharp to the sense of taste or smell
  3884. punitive
    inflicting punishment
  3885. papillate
    resembling or covered with papillae
  3886. purgatory
    a temporary state of the dead in Roman Catholic theology
  3887. purl
    flow in a circular current, of liquids
  3888. purloin
    make off with belongings of others
  3889. purport
    have the often misleading appearance of being or intending
  3890. purveyor
    someone who supplies provisions, especially food
  3891. pusillanimous
    lacking in courage, strength, and resolution
  3892. putrescent
    in a state of decay or decomposition
  3893. pyre
    wood heaped for burning a dead body as a funeral rite
  3894. pyromania
    an uncontrollable desire to set fire to things
  3895. pyrotechnic
    of or relating to the craft of making fireworks
  3896. pyx
    any receptacle in which wafers for the Eucharist are kept
  3897. quackery
    unscientific or ignorant medical treatment or advice
  3898. quadrate
    a cubelike object
  3899. quadruple
    having four units or components
  3900. qualification
    the act of modifying or changing the strength of some idea
  3901. qualify
    prove capable or fit; meet requirements
  3902. qualm
    uneasiness about the fitness of an action
  3903. quandary
    state of uncertainty in a choice between unfavorable options
  3904. quantity
    how much there is or how many there are of something
  3905. quarantine
    isolation to prevent the spread of infectious disease
  3906. quarrelsome
    given to arguing
  3907. quarter
    one of four equal parts
  3908. quarterly
    of or relating to a period of three months
  3909. quartet
    a musical composition for four performers
  3910. quarto
    a book made by folding paper twice to form four leaves
  3911. quay
    wharf usually built parallel to the shoreline
  3912. querulous
    habitually complaining
  3913. query
    an instance of questioning
  3914. queue
    a line of people or vehicles waiting for something
  3915. quibble
    evade the truth of a point by raising irrelevant objections
  3916. quiescence
    a state of quiet (but possibly temporary) inaction
  3917. quiescent
    being quiet or still or inactive
  3918. quiet
    characterized by an absence of agitation or activity
  3919. quietus
    euphemism for death
  3920. quintessence
    the most typical example or representative of a type
  3921. quintet
    a musical composition for five performers
  3922. quite
    to the greatest extent; completely
  3923. rabid
    marked by excessive enthusiasm for a cause or idea
  3924. racy
    marked by richness and fullness of flavor
  3925. radiance
    an attractive combination of good health and happiness
  3926. radiate
    send out rays or waves
  3927. radical
    far beyond the norm
  3928. radix
    (numeration system) the positive integer that is equivalent to one in the next higher counting place
  3929. raillery
    light teasing
  3930. ramify
    have or develop complicating consequences
  3931. ramose
    having branches
  3932. rampant
    occurring or increasing in an unrestrained way
  3933. rampart
    an embankment built around a space for defensive purposes
  3934. rancor
    a feeling of deep and bitter anger and ill-will
  3935. rankle
    make resentful or angry
  3936. rapacious
    living by preying on other animals
  3937. rapid
    characterized by speed
  3938. rapine
    the act of despoiling a country in warfare
  3939. rapt
    feeling great delight and interest
  3940. raptorial
    relating to or characteristic of birds of prey
  3941. ration
    a fixed portion that is allotted
  3942. rationalism
    the doctrine that reason is the basis for regulating conduct
  3943. raucous
    unpleasantly loud and harsh
  3944. ravage
    cause extensive destruction or ruin utterly
  3945. ravenous
    extremely hungry
  3946. ravine
    a deep narrow steep-sided valley
  3947. reaction
    an idea evoked by some experience
  3948. reactionary
    extremely conservative or resistant to change
  3949. readily
    without much difficulty
  3950. readjust
    adapt anew
  3951. ready
    completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress
  3952. realism
    the attribute of accepting the facts of life
  3953. rearrange
    put into a new order or arrangement
  3954. reassure
    cause to feel confident
  3955. rebellious
    resisting control or authority
  3956. rebuff
    a deliberate discourteous act
  3957. rebuild
    build again
  3958. rebut
    overthrow by argument, evidence, or proof
  3959. recant
    formally reject or disavow a formerly held belief
  3960. recapitulate
    summarize briefly
  3961. recapture
    the act of taking something back
  3962. recede
    pull back or move away or backward
  3963. receivable
    awaiting payment
  3964. receptive
    able to absorb liquid (not repellent)
  3965. recessive
    of or pertaining to a recession
  3966. recidivist
    someone who lapses into undesirable patterns of behavior
  3967. reciprocal
    concerning each of two or more persons or things
  3968. reciprocate
    act, feel, or give mutually or in return
  3969. reciprocity
    a relation of mutual dependence or action or influence
  3970. recitation
    a public instance of repeating something prepared in advance
  3971. dreck
    merchandise that is shoddy or inferior
  3972. reckless
    marked by defiant disregard for danger or consequences
  3973. reclaim
    reassert one's right or title to
  3974. recline
    move the upper body backwards and down
  3975. recluse
    one who lives in solitude
  3976. reclusive
    withdrawn from society; seeking solitude
  3977. recognizance
    a bond requiring someone before a court to perform some act
  3978. recognize
    perceive to be something or something you can identify
  3979. recoil
    spring back; spring away from an impact
  3980. recollect
    recall knowledge from memory
  3981. reconcilable
    capable of being reconciled
  3982. reconnoiter
    explore, often with a goal of finding something or somebody
  3983. reconsider
    think about again, usually with a view to changing the mind
  3984. reconstruct
    build again
  3985. recourse
    act of turning to for assistance
  3986. recover
    regain or make up for
  3987. recreant
    having deserted a cause or principle
  3988. recreate
    make anew
  3989. recrudescence
    a return of something after a period of abatement
  3990. recrudescent
    the revival of an unfortunate situation after a period of abatement
  3991. recruit
    cause to assemble or enlist in the military
  3992. rectify
    make right or correct
  3993. rectitude
    righteousness as a consequence of being honorable and honest
  3994. recuperate
    restore to good health or strength
  3995. recur
    happen or occur again
  3996. recurve
    curve or bend (something) back or down
  3997. recurrent
    happening again and again
  3998. redemption
    the act of purchasing back something previously sold
  3999. redolence
    a pleasingly sweet olfactory property
  4000. redolent
    having a strong pleasant odor
  4001. redoubtable
    inspiring fear
  4002. redound
    have an effect for good or ill
  4003. redress
    make reparations or amends for
  4004. reducible
    capable of being reduced
  4005. redundance
    the attribute of being superfluous and unneeded
  4006. redundant
    more than is needed, desired, or required
  4007. reestablish
    bring back into original existence, function, or position
  4008. refer
    make a remark that calls attention to
  4009. referable
    capable of being assigned or credited to
  4010. referee
    the official in a sport who is expected to ensure fair play
  4011. referee
    the official in a sport who is expected to ensure fair play
  4012. refinery
    an industrial plant for purifying a crude substance
  4013. reflectively
    in a reflective manner
  4014. reflection
    the phenomenon of a wave being thrown back from a surface
  4015. reflector
    device that reflects radiation
  4016. reform
    make changes for improvement to remove abuse and injustices
  4017. reformer
    someone who pushes to improve something by changing it
  4018. refract
    subject to change in direction of a propagating wave
  4019. refractory
    stubbornly resistant to authority or control
  4020. reformable
    susceptible to improvement or reform
  4021. birefringence
    splitting a ray into two parallel rays polarized perpendicularly
  4022. birefringent
    relating to or characterized by double refraction
  4023. refusal
    the act of showing unwillingness
  4024. refute
    overthrow by argument, evidence, or proof
  4025. regale
    occupy in an agreeable, entertaining or pleasant fashion
  4026. regalia
    paraphernalia indicative of royalty or other high office
  4027. egality
    social and political equality
  4028. regenerate
    reestablish on a new, usually improved, basis
  4029. regent
    someone who rules during the absence of the monarch
  4030. regicide
    the act of killing a king
  4031. regime
    the governing authority of a political unit
  4032. regimen
    a systematic plan for therapy
  4033. regiment
    army unit smaller than a division
  4034. regnant
    exercising power or authority
  4035. regress
    go back to a previous state
  4036. regretful
    feeling or expressing sorrow or a sense of loss
  4037. rehabilitate
    restore someone to a good state of health or reputation
  4038. reign
    royal authority; the dominion of a monarch
  4039. reimburse
    pay back for some expense incurred
  4040. rein
    one of a pair of long straps used to control a horse
  4041. reinstate
    bring back into original existence, function, or position
  4042. reiterate
    say, state, or perform again
  4043. rejoin
    connect or put together again
  4044. rejuvenate
    make younger or more youthful
  4045. relapse
    deteriorate in health
  4046. relegate
    assign to a lower position
  4047. relent
    give in, as to influence or pressure
  4048. relevant
    having a bearing on or connection with the subject at issue
  4049. reliance
    the state of depending on something
  4050. reliant
    depending on another for support
  4051. relinquish
    turn away from; give up
  4052. reliquary
    a container where religious relics are stored or displayed
  4053. relish
    vigorous and enthusiastic enjoyment
  4054. reluctance
    a certain degree of unwillingness
  4055. reluctant
    not eager
  4056. remembrance
    the ability to recall past occurrences
  4057. reminiscence
    a mental impression retained and recalled from the past
  4058. reminiscent
    serving to bring to mind
  4059. remiss
    failing in what duty requires
  4060. remission
    an abatement in intensity or degree
  4061. remodel
    cast or model anew
  4062. remonstrance
    the act of expressing earnest opposition or protest
  4063. remonstrance
    the act of expressing earnest opposition or protest
  4064. remonstrate
    argue in protest or opposition
  4065. remunerate
    make payment to; compensate
  4066. remuneration
    paying for goods or services or to recompense for losses
  4067. rendezvous
    a meeting planned at a certain time and place
  4068. rendition
    a performance of a musical composition or a dramatic role
  4069. renovate
    restore to a previous or better condition
  4070. renunciation
    the act of sacrificing or giving up or surrendering
  4071. reorganize
    organize anew
  4072. reparable
    capable of being rectified
  4073. reparation
    something done or paid in expiation of a wrong
  4074. repartee
    adroitness and cleverness in reply
  4075. repeal
    cancel officially
  4076. repel
    force or drive back
  4077. repellent
    serving or tending to cause aversion
  4078. repentance
    remorse for your past conduct
  4079. repertory
    a collection of works that an artist or company can perform
  4080. repetition
    the act of doing or performing again
  4081. repine
    express discontent
  4082. replenish
    fill something that had previously been emptied
  4083. replete
    filled to satisfaction with food or drink
  4084. replica
    copy that is not the original
  4085. repository
    a facility where things can be deposited for safekeeping
  4086. reprehend
    express strong disapproval of
  4087. reprehensible
    bringing or deserving severe rebuke or censure
  4088. reprehension
    an act or expression of criticism and censure
  4089. repress
    conceal or hide
  4090. irrepressible
    impossible to control
  4091. reprieve
    postpone the punishment of a convicted criminal
  4092. reprimand
    an act or expression of criticism and censure
  4093. reprisal
    a retaliatory action against an enemy
  4094. reprobate
    a person without moral scruples
  4095. reproduce
    make a copy or equivalent of
  4096. reproduction
    the act of making copies
  4097. reproof
    an act or expression of criticism and censure
  4098. repudiate
    refuse to acknowledge, ratify, or recognize as valid
  4099. repugnance
    intense aversion
  4100. repugnant
    offensive to the mind
  4101. repulse
    force or drive back
  4102. repulsive
    offensive to the mind or senses
  4103. repute
    the state of being held in high esteem and honor
  4104. requiem
    a song or hymn of mourning as a memorial to a dead person
  4105. requisite
    necessary for relief or supply
  4106. requital
    an act of requiting; returning in kind
  4107. requite
    make repayment for or return something
  4108. rescind
    cancel officially
  4109. reseat
    provide with a new seat
  4110. resemblance
    similarity in appearance or external or superficial details
  4111. resent
    feel bitter or indignant about
  4112. reservoir
    lake used to store water for community use
  4113. residue
    matter that remains after something has been removed
  4114. resilience
    ability of a material to return to its original shape
  4115. resilient
    recovering readily from adversity, depression, or the like
  4116. resistance
    any mechanical force that tends to slow or oppose motion
  4117. resistant
    disposed to or engaged in defiance of established authority
  4118. resistive
    disposed to or engaged in defiance of established authority
  4119. resistless
    impossible to resist; overpowering
  4120. resonance
    the characteristic of having a loud deep sound
  4121. resonate
    produce a deep, clear sound
  4122. resource
    aid or support that may be drawn upon when needed
  4123. respite
    a pause from doing something
  4124. resplendent
    having great beauty
  4125. respondent
    replying
  4126. restitution
    the act of restoring something to its original state
  4127. resumption
    beginning again
  4128. resurgent
    rising again as to new life and vigor
  4129. resurrection
    a revival from inactivity and disuse
  4130. resuscitate
    cause to regain consciousness
  4131. retaliate
    make a counterattack and return like for like
  4132. retch
    make an unsuccessful effort to vomit; strain to vomit
  4133. retention
    the act of keeping something
  4134. reticence
    the trait of being uncommunicative
  4135. reticent
    reluctant to draw attention to yourself
  4136. retinue
    the group following and attending to some important person
  4137. retort
    a quick reply to a question or remark
  4138. retouch
    alter so as to produce a more desirable appearance
  4139. retrace
    travel the same route or path again
  4140. retract
    formally reject or disavow
  4141. retrench
    tighten one's belt; use resources carefully
  4142. retrieve
    get or find back; recover the use of
  4143. retroactive
    affecting things past
  4144. retrograde
    moving or directed or tending in a backward direction
  4145. retrogression
    returning to a former state
  4146. retrospect
    contemplation of things past
  4147. retrospective
    concerned with or related to the past
  4148. reunite
    connect or come together again
  4149. revelation
    the act of making something evident
  4150. revere
    regard with feelings of respect
  4151. reverent
    feeling or showing profound respect or veneration
  4152. reversion
    returning to a former state
  4153. revert
    go back to a previous state
  4154. revile
    spread negative information about
  4155. revisal
    the act of rewriting something
  4156. revise
    make changes to
  4157. revocation
    the act of annulling something previously done
  4158. revoke
    cancel officially
  4159. rhapsody
    a state of elated bliss
  4160. rhetoric
    study of the technique for using language effectively
  4161. rhetorician
    a person who delivers a speech or oration
  4162. ribald
    humorously vulgar
  4163. riddance
    the act of removing something
  4164. ridicule
    language or behavior intended to mock or humiliate
  4165. ridiculous
    incongruous or absurd
  4166. rife
    excessively abundant
  4167. righteousness
    the quality of adhering to moral principles
  4168. rightful
    legally valid
  4169. rigmarole
    a long and complicated and confusing procedure
  4170. rigor
    excessive sternness
  4171. rigorous
    strict; allowing no deviation from a standard
  4172. rippled
    shaken into waves or undulations as by wind
  4173. risible
    arousing or provoking laughter
  4174. rivulet
    a small stream
  4175. robust
    sturdy and strong in form, constitution, or construction
  4176. rondo
    a musical form that is often the last movement of a sonata
  4177. rookery
    a breeding ground for gregarious birds (such as rooks)
  4178. rotary
    describing or moving in a circle
  4179. rotate
    turn on or around an axis or a center
  4180. rote
    memorization by repetition
  4181. rotund
    spherical in shape
  4182. rudimentary
    being in the earliest stages of development
  4183. rue
    feel sorry for; be contrite about
  4184. ruffian
    a cruel and brutal fellow
  4185. ruminant
    cud-chewing hoofed mammal with a stomach with compartments
  4186. ruminate
    reflect deeply on a subject
  4187. rupture
    the act of making a sudden noisy break
  4188. rustic
    characteristic of rural life
  4189. ruth
    a feeling of sympathy and sorrow for the misfortunes of others
  4190. sacrifice
    the act of killing in order to appease a deity
  4191. sacrificial
    related to the act of killing to satisfy a deity
  4192. sacrilege
    blasphemous behavior
  4193. sacrilegious
    grossly irreverent toward what is considered holy
  4194. safeguard
    a precautionary measure warding off impending danger
  4195. sagacious
    acutely insightful and wise
  4196. salacious
    suggestive of or tending to moral looseness
  4197. salience
    the state of being significant
  4198. salient
    conspicuous, prominent, or important
  4199. saline
    containing salt
  4200. salutary
    tending to promote physical well-being; beneficial to health
  4201. salutation
    an acknowledgment or expression of good will
  4202. salutatory
    an opening or welcoming statement
  4203. salvage
    rescuing a ship or its crew from a shipwreck or a fire
  4204. salvo
    rapid simultaneous discharge of firearms
  4205. sanctimonious
    excessively or hypocritically pious
  4206. sanction
    official permission or approval
  4207. sanctity
    the quality of being holy
  4208. sanguinary
    accompanied by bloodshed
  4209. sanguine
    confidently optimistic and cheerful
  4210. sanguineous
    accompanied by bloodshed
  4211. sapid
    full of flavor
  4212. sapience
    ability to apply knowledge, experience, or understanding
  4213. sapient
    acutely insightful and wise
  4214. sapiential
    characterized by wisdom, especially the wisdom of God
  4215. saponaceous
    resembling or having the qualities of soap
  4216. sarcasm
    witty language used to convey insults or scorn
  4217. sarcophagus
    a stone coffin, usually bearing sculpture or inscriptions
  4218. sardonic
    disdainfully or ironically humorous
  4219. satiate
    fill to satisfaction
  4220. satire
    witty language used to convey insults or scorn
  4221. satiric
    exposing human folly to ridicule
  4222. satirize
    ridicule with witty language used to convey insults or scorn
  4223. satyr
    one of a class of woodland deities
  4224. savage
    without civilizing influences
  4225. savor
    a particular taste or smell, especially an appealing one
  4226. scabbard
    a sheath for a sword or dagger or bayonet
  4227. scarcity
    a small and inadequate amount
  4228. scholarly
    characteristic of a learned person
  4229. scholastic
    of or relating to educational institutions
  4230. scintilla
    a tiny or scarcely detectable amount
  4231. scintillate
    emit or reflect light in a flickering manner
  4232. scope
    the state of the environment in which a situation exists
  4233. scoundrel
    someone who does evil deliberately
  4234. scribble
    write down quickly without much attention to detail
  4235. scribe
    someone employed to make written copies of documents
  4236. script
    something written by hand
  4237. scruple
    an ethical or moral principle that inhibits action
  4238. scrupulous
    characterized by extreme care and great effort
  4239. scurrilous
    expressing offensive, insulting, or scandalous criticism
  4240. scuttle
    move about or proceed hurriedly
  4241. scythe
    an edge tool for cutting grass
  4242. seance
    a meeting of spiritualists
  4243. sear
    become superficially burned (also figurative)
  4244. sebaceous
    containing an unusual amount of grease or oil
  4245. secant
    a straight line that intersects a curve at two or more points
  4246. secede
    withdraw from an organization or polity
  4247. secession
    formal separation from an alliance or federation
  4248. seclude
    keep away from others
  4249. seclusion
    the act of isolating oneself from others
  4250. second-rate
    moderate to inferior in quality
  4251. secondary
    being of second rank or importance or value
  4252. secondly
    in the second place
  4253. secrecy
    the condition of being concealed or hidden
  4254. secretary
    an assistant who handles correspondence and clerical work
  4255. secretive
    reluctant to divulge information
  4256. sedate
    characterized by dignity and propriety
  4257. sedentary
    requiring sitting or little activity
  4258. sediment
    matter that has been deposited by some natural process
  4259. sedition
    an illegal action inciting resistance to lawful authority
  4260. seditious
    inciting action or rebellion
  4261. seduce
    lure or entice away from duty, principles, or proper conduct
  4262. sedulous
    marked by care and persistent effort
  4263. seer
    an observer who perceives visually
  4264. seethe
    foam as if boiling
  4265. seignior
    a man of rank in the ancient regime
  4266. seismograph
    an instrument for measuring movements of the ground
  4267. seize
    take hold of; grab
  4268. selective
    characterized by very careful or fastidious choice
  4269. self-respect
    the quality of being worthy of esteem or respect
  4270. semblance
    the outward or apparent appearance or form of something
  4271. semiannual
    occurring or payable twice each year
  4272. semicircle
    a shape with one straight side and one round side
  4273. Zea mays amylacea
    corn having kernels almost entirely of soft starch
  4274. semiconscious
    partially conscious; not completely aware of sensations
  4275. seminar
    a course offered for a small group of advanced students
  4276. seminary
    a school for training ministers or priests or rabbis
  4277. senile
    mentally or physically infirm with age
  4278. sensation
    an awareness of some type of stimulation
  4279. sense
    the faculty through which the world is perceived
  4280. sensibility
    mental responsiveness and awareness
  4281. sensitive
    responsive to physical stimuli
  4282. sensorium
    the areas of the brain that process and register incoming sensory information and make possible the conscious awareness of the world
  4283. sensual
    marked by the appetites and passions of the body
  4284. sensuous
    providing perceptible pleasure or gratification
  4285. sentence
    a string of words satisfying grammatical rules of a language
  4286. sentience
    a state of consciousness or awareness
  4287. sentient
    endowed with feeling and unstructured consciousness
  4288. sentinel
    a person employed to keep watch for some anticipated event
  4289. separable
    capable of being divided or pulled apart
  4290. separate
    standing apart; not attached to or supported by anything
  4291. separatist
    an advocate of secession or independence from a larger group
  4292. centennial
    of or relating to or completing a period of 100 years
  4293. sepulcher
    a chamber that is used as a grave
  4294. loquacious
    full of trivial conversation
  4295. sequel
    something that follows something else
  4296. sequence
    a following of one thing after another in time
  4297. sequent
    in regular succession without gaps
  4298. sequester
    keep away from others
  4299. sequestrate
    keep away from others
  4300. sergeant
    a noncommissioned officer ranking above a corporal
  4301. serjeant-at-arms
    an officer who maintains order and executes commands
  4302. sergeant major
    a noncommissioned officer serving as chief administrative officer of a headquarters unit of the Army
  4303. service
    an act of help or assistance
  4304. serviceable
    ready to function or provide assistance
  4305. servitude
    the state of being required to labor for someone else
  4306. severance
    the act of cutting
  4307. severely
    to a severe or serious degree
  4308. sextet
    six performers or singers who perform together
  4309. sextuple
    having six units or components
  4310. sheer
    so thin as to transmit light
  4311. shiftless
    lacking ambition or initiative
  4312. shrewd
    marked by practical hardheaded intelligence
  4313. shriek
    sharp piercing cry
  4314. shrinkage
    the process or result of becoming less or smaller
  4315. shrivel
    wither, as with a loss of moisture
  4316. shuffle
    walk by dragging one's feet
  4317. sibilant
    of speech sounds forcing air through a constricted passage
  4318. sibilant
    of speech sounds forcing air through a constricted passage
  4319. sibilate
    make a sharp hissing sound, as if to show disapproval
  4320. sidelong
    inclining or directed to one side
  4321. sidereal
    of or relating to the stars or constellations
  4322. siege
    an action of an armed force that surrounds a fortified place
  4323. significance
    the quality of being important
  4324. significant
    rich in implication
  4325. signification
    the message that is intended or expressed or signified
  4326. similar
    having the same or nearly the same characteristics
  4327. simile
    a figure of speech expressing a resemblance between things
  4328. similitude
    similarity in appearance or character or nature between persons or things
  4329. simplify
    make easier or reduce in complexity or extent
  4330. simulate
    reproduce someone's behavior or looks
  4331. simultaneous
    occurring or operating at the same time
  4332. sinecure
    a job that involves minimal duties
  4333. singe
    burn superficially or lightly
  4334. sinister
    wicked, evil, or dishonorable
  4335. sinuosity
    having curves
  4336. sinuous
    curved or curving in and out
  4337. sinus
    an abnormal passage leading from a suppurating cavity to the body surface
  4338. siren
    a warning signal that is a loud wailing sound
  4339. sirocco
    a hot, dry wind from North Africa that blows into southern Europe
  4340. sisterhood
    the kinship relation between a female offspring and the siblings
  4341. skeptic
    someone who habitually doubts accepted beliefs
  4342. skepticism
    doubt about the truth of something
  4343. skiff
    a small boat propelled by oars or by sails or by a motor
  4344. skirmish
    a minor short-term fight
  4345. sleight
    adroitness in using the hands
  4346. slight
    small in quantity or degree
  4347. slothful
    disinclined to work or exertion
  4348. sluggard
    an idle slothful person
  4349. sociable
    inclined to or conducive to companionship with others
  4350. socialism
    a political theory advocating state ownership of industry
  4351. socialist
    advocating the state ownership of industry
  4352. sociology
    the study and classification of human societies
  4353. solace
    comfort offered to one who is disappointed or miserable
  4354. solar
    relating to the sun or utilizing the energies of the sun
  4355. solder
    join or fuse with an alloy
  4356. soldier
    an enlisted man or woman who serves in an army
  4357. solecism
    a socially awkward or tactless act
  4358. solicitor
    a British lawyer who gives legal advice
  4359. solicitude
    a feeling of excessive concern
  4360. soliloquy
    speech you make to yourself
  4361. solstice
    when the sun is at its greatest distance from the equator
  4362. soluble
    capable of being dissolved in some solvent
  4363. solvent
    capable of meeting financial obligations
  4364. somber
    serious and gloomy in character
  4365. somniferous
    sleep inducing
  4366. somnolence
    a very sleepy state
  4367. somnolent
    inclined to or marked by drowsiness
  4368. sonata
    a musical composition of movements of contrasting forms
  4369. sonnet
    a verse form of 14 lines with a fixed rhyme scheme
  4370. sonorous
    full and loud and deep
  4371. soothsayer
    someone who makes predictions of the future
  4372. sophism
    a deliberately invalid argument intended to deceive
  4373. sophistical
    plausible but misleading
  4374. sophisticate
    a person who is cultured and has worldly experience
  4375. sophistry
    a deliberately invalid argument in the hope of deceiving
  4376. soprano
    the highest female voice; the voice of a boy before puberty
  4377. sorcery
    the belief in magical spells that harness occult forces
  4378. sordid
    foul and run-down and repulsive
  4379. souvenir
    something of sentimental value
  4380. sparse
    not dense or plentiful
  4381. spasmodic
    occurring in spells and often abruptly
  4382. specialize
    become more focused on an area of activity or field of study
  4383. specialty
    an asset of special worth or utility
  4384. specie
    coins collectively
  4385. species
    taxonomic group whose members can interbreed
  4386. specimen
    a bit of tissue or fluid taken for diagnostic purposes
  4387. specious
    plausible but false
  4388. spectator
    a close observer; someone who looks at something
  4389. specter
    a ghostly appearing figure
  4390. spectrum
    a broad range of related objects, values, or qualities
  4391. speculate
    reflect deeply on a subject
  4392. speculator
    one who makes risky investments in the hopes of high profits
  4393. sphericity
    the roundness of a 3-dimensional object
  4394. spheroid
    a shape that is generated by rotating an ellipse around one of its axes
  4395. spherometer
    a measuring instrument for measuring the curvature of a surface
  4396. spinous
    shaped like a spine or thorn
  4397. spinster
    an elderly unmarried woman
  4398. spontaneous
    said or done without having been planned in advance
  4399. sprightly
    full of spirit and vitality
  4400. spurious
    plausible but false
  4401. squabble
    a quarrel about petty points
  4402. squalid
    foul and run-down and repulsive
  4403. squatter
    someone who lives on a property without right or title
  4404. stagnant
    not growing or changing; without force or vitality
  4405. stagnate
    stand still
  4406. stagnation
    a state of inactivity
  4407. stagy
    having characteristics of the stage especially an artificial and mannered quality
  4408. staid
    characterized by dignity and propriety
  4409. stallion
    uncastrated adult male horse
  4410. stanchion
    any vertical post or rod used as a support
  4411. stanza
    a fixed number of lines of verse forming a unit of a poem
  4412. statecraft
    wisdom in the management of public affairs
  4413. static
    not in physical motion
  4414. statics
    the branch of mechanics concerned with forces in equilibrium
  4415. stationary
    not capable of being moved
  4416. statistician
    someone versed in the interpretation of numerical data
  4417. statuesque
    suggestive of a sculpture representing a human or animal
  4418. statuette
    a small carved or molded figure
  4419. stature
    the height of a standing person
  4420. statute
    an act passed by a legislative body
  4421. stealth
    the act of moving in a quiet or secretive way to avoid being noticed
  4422. stellar
    being or relating to or resembling or emanating from stars
  4423. steppe
    an extensive plain without trees
  4424. sterling
    highest in quality
  4425. stifle
    impair the respiration of or obstruct the air passage of
  4426. stigma
    a symbol of disgrace or infamy
  4427. stiletto
    a small dagger with a tapered blade
  4428. stimulant
    any stimulating information or event; acts to arouse action
  4429. stimulate
    cause to act in a specified manner
  4430. stimulus
    any information or event that acts to arouse action
  4431. stingy
    unwilling to spend
  4432. stipend
    a sum of money allotted on a regular basis
  4433. stolid
    having or revealing little emotion or sensibility
  4434. strait
    a narrow channel joining two larger bodies of water
  4435. stratagem
    an elaborate or deceitful scheme to deceive or evade
  4436. stratum
    one of several parallel layers of material
  4437. streamlet
    a small stream
  4438. stringency
    conscientious attention to rules and details
  4439. stringent
    demanding strict attention to rules and procedures
  4440. stripling
    a person who is older than 12 but younger than 20
  4441. studious
    characterized by diligent study and fondness for reading
  4442. stultify
    deprive of strength or efficiency; make useless or worthless
  4443. stupendous
    so great in size, force, or extent as to elicit awe
  4444. stupor
    a state of being half-awake
  4445. suasion
    the act of persuading
  4446. suave
    having a sophisticated charm
  4447. subacid
    slightly sour to the taste
  4448. subaquatic
    growing, living, or remaining under water
  4449. subconscious
    just below the level of awareness
  4450. subjacent
    lying nearby but lower
  4451. subjection
    the act of conquering
  4452. subjugate
    make subservient; force to submit or subdue
  4453. subliminal
    below the threshold of conscious perception
  4454. sublingual
    beneath the tongue
  4455. submarine
    a submersible warship usually armed with torpedoes
  4456. submerge
    put under water
  4457. submergence
    sinking until covered completely with water
  4458. submersible
    capable of being immersed in water
  4459. submersion
    the act of wetting something by submerging it
  4460. submission
    the act of surrendering power to another
  4461. submitter
    someone who yields to the will of another person or force
  4462. subordinate
    an assistant subject to the authority or control of another
  4463. subsequent
    following in time or order
  4464. subservience
    being something that is useful in carrying out a plan
  4465. subservient
    compliant and obedient to authority
  4466. subside
    wear off or die down
  4467. subsist
    support oneself
  4468. subsistence
    a means of surviving
  4469. substantive
    having a firm basis in reality and therefore important
  4470. subtend
    be opposite to; of angles and sides, in geometry
  4471. subterfuge
    something intended to misrepresent the nature of an activity
  4472. subterranean
    being or operating under the surface of the earth
  4473. subtle
    difficult to detect or grasp by the mind or analyze
  4474. subtrahend
    the number to be subtracted from the minuend
  4475. subversion
    the act of overthrowing or destroying, as a government
  4476. subvert
    overthrow or destroy completely
  4477. succeed
    attain success or reach a desired goal
  4478. success
    an event that accomplishes its intended purpose
  4479. successful
    having succeeded or being marked by a favorable outcome
  4480. successor
    a person who follows next in order
  4481. succinct
    briefly giving the gist of something
  4482. succulent
    tasty and full of juice
  4483. succumb
    give in, as to overwhelming force, influence, or pressure
  4484. sufferance
    patient endurance especially of pain or distress
  4485. sufficiency
    the quality of being enough for the end in view
  4486. suffrage
    a legal right to vote
  4487. suffuse
    cause to spread or flush or flood through, over, or across
  4488. suggestible
    easily influenced or swayed by others
  4489. suggestive
    tending to imply
  4490. summary
    a brief statement that presents the main points
  4491. sumptuous
    rich and superior in quality
  4492. superabundance
    a quantity that is more than what is appropriate
  4493. super acid
    street names for ketamine
  4494. superannuate
    retire and pension because of age or physical inability
  4495. superb
    surpassingly good
  4496. supercilious
    having or showing arrogant superiority
  4497. superficial
    of, affecting, or being on or near the surface
  4498. superfluity
    extreme excess
  4499. superfluous
    more than is needed, desired, or required
  4500. superhet
    a radio receiver that combines a locally generated frequency with the carrier frequency to produce a supersonic signal that is demodulated and amplified
  4501. superintend
    watch and direct
  4502. superintendence
    management by overseeing the performance or operation of a person or group
  4503. superintendent
    a person who directs and manages an organization
  4504. superlative
    highest in quality
  4505. supernatural
    not able to be explained by physical laws
  4506. supernumerary
    more than is needed, desired, or required
  4507. supersede
    take the place or move into the position of
  4508. supine
    lying face upward
  4509. supplant
    take the place or move into the position of
  4510. supple
    moving and bending with ease
  4511. supplementary
    functioning in a supporting capacity
  4512. supplicant
    someone who prays to God
  4513. supplicate
    ask for humbly or earnestly, as in prayer
  4514. supposition
    the cognitive process of conjecturing
  4515. suppress
    put down by force or authority
  4516. submersible
    capable of being immersed in water
  4517. suppression
    forceful prevention; putting down by power or authority
  4518. Satureia montana
    erect perennial subshrub having pink or white flowers and leathery leaves with a flavor of thyme; southern Europe
  4519. surcharge
    an additional fee required for some service or item
  4520. surety
    something clearly established
  4521. surfeit
    indulge (one's appetite) to satiety
  4522. surmise
    infer from incomplete evidence
  4523. surmount
    get on top of; deal with successfully
  4524. surreptitious
    marked by quiet and caution and secrecy
  4525. surrogate
    someone or something that takes the place of another
  4526. surround
    extend on all sides of simultaneously; encircle
  4527. surveyor
    an engineer who determines boundaries and elevations of land
  4528. susceptibility
    the state of being easily affected
  4529. susceptible
    yielding readily to or capable of undergoing a process
  4530. suspense
    an uncertain cognitive state
  4531. suspension
    the act of hanging something from above so it moves freely
  4532. suspicious
    openly distrustful and unwilling to confide
  4533. sustenance
    the act of providing a means of subsistence or survival
  4534. swarthy
    naturally having skin of a dark color
  4535. sycophant
    a person who tries to please someone to gain an advantage
  4536. syllabic
    of or relating to syllables
  4537. syllabication
    forming or dividing words into syllables
  4538. syllable
    a unit of spoken language larger than a phoneme
  4539. syllabus
    a summary or outline of what will be covered in an academic course
  4540. sylph
    a slender graceful young woman
  4541. symmetrical
    exhibiting equivalence or correspondence among constituents
  4542. symmetry
    balance among the parts of something
  4543. sympathetic
    expressing compassion or friendly fellow feelings
  4544. sympathize
    feel or express compassion
  4545. symphonic
    relating to or characteristic or suggestive of a symphony
  4546. symphonious
    harmonious in sound
  4547. symphony
    a long and complex sonata for an orchestra
  4548. synchronism
    the relation that exists when things occur at the same time
  4549. syndicate
    an association of companies for some definite purpose
  4550. syneresis
    the contraction of two vowels into a diphthong
  4551. synod
    a council convened to discuss ecclesiastical business
  4552. synonym
    a word that expresses the same or similar meaning
  4553. synopsis
    a sketchy summary of the main points of an argument
  4554. systematic
    characterized by order and planning
  4555. tableau
    any dramatic scene
  4556. tacit
    implied by or inferred from actions or statements
  4557. taciturn
    habitually reserved and uncommunicative
  4558. tack
    a short nail with a sharp point and a large head
  4559. tact
    consideration in dealing with others
  4560. tactician
    a person who is skilled at planning strategies
  4561. tactics
    a plan for attaining a particular goal
  4562. tangency
    the state of being tangent
  4563. tangent
    a line that touches a curve at only one point
  4564. tangible
    perceptible by the senses, especially the sense of touch
  4565. tannery
    workplace where skins and hides are tanned
  4566. tantalize
    harass with persistent teasing or baiting
  4567. tantamount
    being essentially equal to something
  4568. tapestry
    a wall hanging of heavy fabric with pictorial designs
  4569. tarnish
    make or become dirty or dull, as by exposure to air
  4570. taut
    pulled or drawn tight
  4571. taxation
    imposition of charges against a citizen's person or property
  4572. taxidermy
    the art of mounting the skins of animals
  4573. technical
    of or relating to aptitude in a practical skill
  4574. technicality
    a detail that is considered insignificant
  4575. technique
    a practical method or art applied to some particular task
  4576. steganography
    act of writing in code or cipher
  4577. technology
    the practical application of science to commerce or industry
  4578. teem
    be full of or abuzz with
  4579. telepathy
    extrasensory communication from one mind to another
  4580. telephony
    transmitting speech at a distance
  4581. telescope
    a magnifier of images of distant objects
  4582. telltale
    disclosing unintentionally
  4583. temerity
    fearless daring
  4584. temporal
    of or relating to or limited by time
  4585. temporary
    not permanent; not lasting
  4586. temporize
    draw out a discussion or process in order to gain time
  4587. tempt
    dispose, incline, or entice to
  4588. tempter
    a person who tempts others
  4589. tenacious
    stubbornly unyielding
  4590. tenant
    someone who pays rent to use property owned by someone else
  4591. tendency
    an inclination to do something
  4592. tenet
    a basic principle or belief that is accepted as true
  4593. tenor
    the adult male singing voice above baritone
  4594. tense
    taut or rigid; stretched tight
  4595. tentative
    hesitant or lacking confidence; unsettled in mind or opinion
  4596. tenure
    the term during which some position is held
  4597. tercentenary
    the 300th anniversary (or the celebration of it)
  4598. termagant
    a scolding, nagging, bad-tempered woman
  4599. terminal
    occurring at or forming an end
  4600. terminate
    bring to an end or halt
  4601. termination
    the act of ending something
  4602. terminus
    a place where something ends or is complete
  4603. terrify
    frighten greatly
  4604. territorial
    of or relating to a geographical area
  4605. terse
    brief and to the point
  4606. testament
    strong evidence for something
  4607. testator
    a person who makes a will
  4608. testimonial
    praise of a person or thing as worthy or desirable
  4609. thelarche
    the start of breast development in a woman at the beginning of puberty
  4610. theism
    the doctrine or belief in the existence of a God or gods
  4611. theocracy
    a political unit governed by a deity
  4612. theocracy
    a political unit governed by a deity
  4613. theologian
    someone who is learned in the study of religion
  4614. theological
    of or relating to or concerning the study of religion
  4615. theology
    the rational and systematic study of religion
  4616. theoretical
    concerned with hypotheses and not practical considerations
  4617. theorist
    someone who constructs hypotheses
  4618. theorize
    construct a hypothesis about
  4619. thereabout
    near that time or date
  4620. therefor
    (in formal usage, especially legal usage) for that or for it
  4621. thermal
    relating to or associated with heat
  4622. thermoelectric
    involving or resulting from thermoelectricity
  4623. thermoelectricity
    electricity produced by heat (as in a thermocouple)
  4624. thesis
    an unproved statement advanced as a premise in an argument
  4625. thoroughbred
    having a list of ancestors as proof of being a purebred animal
  4626. thoroughfare
    a public road from one place to another
  4627. thrall
    the state of being under the control of another person
  4628. tilth
    aggregation of soil and its condition for supporting growth
  4629. timbre
    the distinctive property of a complex sound
  4630. timorous
    shy and fearful by nature
  4631. tincture
    a substance that colors metals
  4632. tinge
    color lightly
  4633. tipsy
    slightly intoxicated
  4634. tirade
    a speech of violent denunciation
  4635. tireless
    characterized by sustained hard work and perseverance
  4636. tiresome
    so lacking in interest as to cause mental weariness
  4637. toilsome
    characterized by effort to the point of exhaustion
  4638. tolerable
    capable of being borne or endured
  4639. tolerance
    willingness to respect the beliefs or practices of others
  4640. tolerant
    showing or characterized by broad-mindedness
  4641. tolerate
    put up with something or somebody unpleasant
  4642. toleration
    the practice of accepting others' differing opinions
  4643. topography
    the configuration of a surface and its features
  4644. torpor
    a state of motor and mental inactivity
  4645. torrid
    characterized by intense emotion
  4646. tortious
    of or pertaining to a wrong committed against another
  4647. tortuous
    marked by repeated turns and bends
  4648. torturous
    extremely painful or unpleasant
  4649. tractable
    easily managed
  4650. trait
    a distinguishing feature of your personal nature
  4651. trajectory
    the path followed by an object moving through space
  4652. trammel
    place limits on extent or access
  4653. tranquil
    free from disturbance by heavy waves
  4654. tranquility
    an untroubled state that is free from disturbances
  4655. tranquilize
    make calm or still
  4656. transact
    conduct business
  4657. transalpine
    relating to the region or peoples beyond the Alps from Italy
  4658. transatlantic
    crossing the Atlantic Ocean
  4659. transcend
    go beyond the scope or limits of
  4660. transcendent
    exceeding or surpassing usual limits
  4661. transcontinental
    spanning one of the large landmasses of the earth
  4662. transcribe
    write out, as from speech or notes
  4663. transcript
    a written record of dictated or recorded speech
  4664. transfer
    move from one place to another
  4665. transferable
    capable of being moved or conveyed from one place to another
  4666. transferee
    someone who transfers or is transferred from one position to another
  4667. transference
    the act of moving something from one form to another
  4668. transferrer
    someone who transfers something
  4669. transfigure
    completely change the nature or appearance of
  4670. transfuse
    introduce blood or blood plasma into a vein or artery
  4671. transmissible
    (of disease) capable of being spread by infection
  4672. transfusion
    the introduction of blood or plasma into a vein or artery
  4673. transgress
    act in disregard of laws, rules, contracts, or promises
  4674. transience
    the attribute of being brief or fleeting
  4675. transient
    lasting a very short time
  4676. transition
    the act of passing from one state or place to the next
  4677. transitory
    lasting a very short time
  4678. translate
    restate from one language into another language
  4679. translator
    a person who renders written messages in another language
  4680. translucence
    the quality of allowing light to pass diffusely
  4681. translucent
    allowing light to pass through diffusely
  4682. transmissible
    (of disease) capable of being spread by infection
  4683. transmission
    communication by means of sent signals
  4684. transmit
    send from one person or place to another
  4685. transmute
    change or alter in form, appearance, or nature
  4686. transparent
    able to be seen through with clarity
  4687. transpire
    come about, happen, or occur
  4688. transplant
    transfer from one place or period to another
  4689. transposition
    the act of reversing the order or place of
  4690. transverse
    extending or lying across, in a crosswise direction
  4691. travail
    use of physical or mental energy; hard work
  4692. travesty
    a composition that imitates or misrepresents a style
  4693. treacherous
    dangerously unstable and unpredictable
  4694. treachery
    an act of deliberate betrayal
  4695. treasonable
    having the character of, or characteristic of, a traitor
  4696. treatise
    a formal text that treats a particular topic systematically
  4697. treble
    having or denoting a high range
  4698. treble
    having or denoting a high range
  4699. tremendous
    extraordinarily large in extent or amount or power
  4700. tremor
    an involuntary vibration, as if from illness or fear
  4701. tremulous
    quivering as from weakness or fear
  4702. trenchant
    having keenness and forcefulness and penetration in thought
  4703. trepidation
    a feeling of alarm or dread
  4704. trestle
    a supporting tower used to support a bridge
  4705. triad
    a set of three similar things considered as a unit
  4706. tribune
    an ancient Roman official elected by the plebeians
  4707. trickery
    the use of cunning actions to deceive someone
  4708. tricolor
    having or involving three colors
  4709. tricycle
    a vehicle with three wheels that is moved by foot pedals
  4710. trident
    a spear with three prongs
  4711. triennial
    occurring every third year or lasting three years
  4712. trimness
    a state of arrangement or appearance
  4713. trinity
    three people or things considered as a unit
  4714. trio
    a set of three similar things considered as a unit
  4715. triple
    having three units or components or elements
  4716. triplicate
    one of three copies
  4717. triplicity
    the property of being triple
  4718. tripod
    a three-legged rack used for support
  4719. trisect
    cut in three
  4720. trite
    repeated too often; overfamiliar through overuse
  4721. triumvir
    one of a group of three sharing public administration or civil authority especially in ancient Rome
  4722. trivial
    (informal) small and of little importance
  4723. troublesome
    difficult to deal with
  4724. truculence
    stubborn and defiant aggressiveness
  4725. truculent
    defiantly aggressive
  4726. truism
    an obvious statement of fact
  4727. truthful
    expressing or given to expressing the truth
  4728. turgid
    ostentatiously lofty in style
  4729. turpitude
    a corrupt or depraved or degenerate act or practice
  4730. tutelage
    attention and management implying responsibility for safety
  4731. tutelar
    providing protective supervision
  4732. tutorship
    teaching pupils individually
  4733. twinge
    a sudden sharp feeling
  4734. typical
    exhibiting the qualities that identify a group or kind
  4735. typify
    embody the essential characteristics of
  4736. typographical
    relating to or occurring or used in typography
  4737. typography
    the craft of composing type and printing from it
  4738. tyrannical
    characteristic of an absolute ruler or absolute rule
  4739. tyranny
    government in which the ruler is an absolute dictator
  4740. tyro
    someone new to a field or activity
  4741. ubiquitous
    being present everywhere at once
  4742. ulterior
    lying beyond what is openly revealed or avowed
  4743. ultimate
    furthest or highest in degree or order; utmost or extreme
  4744. ultimatum
    a final peremptory demand
  4745. ultramontane
    on or relating to or characteristic of the region or peoples beyond the Alps from Italy (or north of the Alps)
  4746. ultramontane
    on or relating to or characteristic of the region or peoples beyond the Alps from Italy (or north of the Alps)
  4747. umbrage
    a feeling of anger caused by being offended
  4748. unaccountable
    not to be explained
  4749. unaffected
    undergoing no change when acted upon
  4750. unanimity
    everyone being of one mind
  4751. unanimous
    in complete agreement
  4752. unavoidable
    impossible to evade
  4753. unbearable
    incapable of being put up with
  4754. unbecoming
    not in keeping with accepted standards of what is proper
  4755. unbelief
    a rejection of faith
  4756. unbiased
    without prejudice
  4757. unbridled
    not restrained or controlled
  4758. uncommon
    not common or ordinarily encountered
  4759. unconscionable
    greatly exceeding bounds of reason or moderation
  4760. unconscious
    lacking awareness and the capacity for sensory perception
  4761. unction
    anointing as part of a religious ceremony or healing ritual
  4762. unctuous
    unpleasantly and excessively suave or ingratiating
  4763. undeceive
    free from deception or illusion
  4764. undercharge
    charge (someone) too little money
  4765. underexpose
    expose insufficiently
  4766. undergarment
    a garment worn under other garments
  4767. underhanded
    marked by deception
  4768. underlie
    be underneath
  4769. underling
    an assistant subject to the authority or control of another
  4770. undermine
    weaken or impair, especially gradually
  4771. undermine
    weaken or impair, especially gradually
  4772. underrate
    make too low an estimate of
  4773. undersell
    sell cheaper than one's competition
  4774. undersized
    smaller than normal for its kind
  4775. understate
    represent as less significant or important
  4776. undervalue
    assign too low a value to
  4777. underworld
    (religion) the place of the dead
  4778. underwrite
    protect by insurance
  4779. undue
    not appropriate or proper in the circumstances
  4780. undulate
    move in a wavy pattern or with a rising and falling motion
  4781. pendulous
    hanging loosely or bending downward
  4782. unfavorable
    not favorable
  4783. ungainly
    lacking grace in movement or posture
  4784. unguent
    preparation applied externally as a remedy or for soothing
  4785. unicellular
    having a single basic functional unit, of an organism
  4786. unify
    join or combine
  4787. unique
    the single one of its kind
  4788. unison
    the state of corresponding exactly
  4789. consonant
    a speech sound that is not a vowel
  4790. univalent
    having a valence of 1
  4791. unlawful
    not conforming to legality, moral law, or social convention
  4792. unlimited
    having no limits in range or scope
  4793. unnatural
    not in accordance with or determined by nature
  4794. unnecessary
    not needed
  4795. unsettle
    cause to feel nervous, anxious, or upset
  4796. unsophisticated
    not wise in the ways of the world
  4797. unspeakable
    defying expression or description
  4798. untimely
    badly scheduled
  4799. untoward
    not in keeping with accepted standards of what is proper
  4800. unutterable
    too sacred to be uttered
  4801. unwieldy
    difficult to use or handle because of size or weight
  4802. unwise
    showing or resulting from lack of judgment or wisdom
  4803. unyoke
    remove the yoke from
  4804. upkeep
    the activity of maintaining something in good working order
  4805. upbraid
    express criticism towards
  4806. upcast
    air passage consisting of a ventilation shaft through which air leaves a mine
  4807. upheaval
    a violent disturbance
  4808. upheave
    lift forcefully from beneath
  4809. uppermost
    at or nearest to the top
  4810. uproarious
    uncontrollably noisy
  4811. uproot
    move forcibly from a homeland into a new foreign environment
  4812. upturn
    an upward movement or trend as in business activity
  4813. urban
    relating to a city or densely populated area
  4814. urbanity
    polished courtesy; elegance of manner
  4815. urchin
    a poor and often mischievous city child
  4816. urgency
    an earnest and insistent necessity
  4817. usage
    the act of employing
  4818. usurious
    greatly exceeding bounds of reason or moderation
  4819. usurp
    seize and take control without authority
  4820. usury
    the act of lending money at an exorbitant rate of interest
  4821. utilitarianism
    the doctrine that the useful is the good
  4822. utility
    the quality of being of practical use
  4823. utmost
    highest in extent or degree
  4824. vacate
    leave behind empty; move out of
  4825. vaccinate
    produce immunity in by inoculation
  4826. vacillate
    be undecided about something
  4827. vacuous
    devoid of matter
  4828. vacuum
    an empty area or space
  4829. vagabond
    a wanderer with no established residence or means of support
  4830. vagrant
    a wanderer with no established residence or means of support
  4831. vainglory
    outspoken conceit
  4832. vale
    a valley
  4833. valediction
    a farewell oration
  4834. valedictorian
    the student with the best grades
  4835. valedictory
    a farewell oration
  4836. valid
    well grounded in logic or truth or having legal force
  4837. valorous
    having or showing the qualities of a hero or heroine
  4838. vapid
    lacking significance or liveliness or spirit or zest
  4839. vaporizer
    a device that puts out a substance in the form of a vapor
  4840. variable
    something that is likely to change
  4841. variance
    the quality of being subject to change
  4842. variant
    something a little different from others of the same type
  4843. variation
    the process of being or becoming different
  4844. variegate
    make something more diverse and varied
  4845. vassal
    a person who owes allegiance and service to a feudal lord
  4846. vaudeville
    a genre of variety show with songs, comic acts, etc.
  4847. vegetal
    composed of vegetation or plants
  4848. vegetarian
    someone who eats no meat or fish
  4849. vegetate
    produce plant life
  4850. vegetation
    the process of growth in plants
  4851. vegetative
    of or relating to an activity that is passive and monotonous
  4852. vehement
    marked by extreme intensity of emotions or convictions
  4853. velocity
    distance traveled per unit time in one direction
  4854. velvety
    having a smooth soft surface
  4855. venal
    capable of being corrupted
  4856. vendible
    fit to be offered for sale
  4857. vendition
    the act of selling goods for a living
  4858. vendor
    someone who exchanges goods or services for money
  4859. veneer
    coating consisting of a thin layer of wood
  4860. venerable
    profoundly honored
  4861. venerate
    regard with feelings of respect and reverence
  4862. venereal
    of or relating to the external sex organs
  4863. venial
    warranting only temporal punishment
  4864. venison
    meat from a deer used as food
  4865. venom
    toxin secreted by animals
  4866. venous
    of or contained in or performing the function of the veins
  4867. veracious
    habitually speaking the truth
  4868. veracity
    unwillingness to tell lies
  4869. verbatim
    using exactly the same words
  4870. verbiage
    overabundance of words
  4871. verbose
    using or containing too many words
  4872. verdant
    characterized by abundance of vegetation and green foliage
  4873. verification
    additional proof that something that was believed is correct
  4874. verify
    confirm the truth of
  4875. verily
    in truth; certainly
  4876. verity
    conformity to reality or actuality
  4877. vermin
    any of various small animals or insects that are pests
  4878. vernacular
    the everyday speech of the people
  4879. vernal
    suggestive of youth; vigorous and fresh
  4880. versatile
    having great diversity or variety
  4881. version
    something a little different from others of the same type
  4882. vertex
    the highest point of something
  4883. vertical
    at right angles to the plane of the horizon or a base line
  4884. vertigo
    a reeling sensation; a feeling that you are about to fall
  4885. vestige
    an indication that something has been present
  4886. vestment
    a gown worn by the clergy
  4887. veto
    a vote that blocks a decision
  4888. vicarious
    experienced at secondhand
  4889. viceroy
    governor who rules as the representative of a sovereign
  4890. vicissitude
    a variation in circumstances or fortune
  4891. vie
    compete for something
  4892. vigilance
    the process of paying close and continuous attention
  4893. vigilant
    carefully observant or attentive
  4894. vignette
    a brief literary description
  4895. vincible
    susceptible to being defeated
  4896. vindicate
    show to be right by providing justification or proof
  4897. indicative
    pointing out or revealing clearly
  4898. vindicatory
    of or relating to or having the nature of retribution
  4899. vinery
    a farm of grapevines where wine grapes are produced
  4900. viol
    any of a family of bowed stringed instruments that preceded the violin family
  4901. viola
    a stringed instrument played with a bow
  4902. violation
    an act that disregards an agreement or a right
  4903. violator
    someone who breaks the law
  4904. violoncello
    a large stringed instrument
  4905. virago
    a noisy or scolding or domineering woman
  4906. virile
    characteristic of a man
  4907. virtu
    objet d'art collectively (especially fine antiques)
  4908. virtual
    being actually such in almost every respect
  4909. virtuoso
    someone who is dazzlingly skilled in any field
  4910. virulence
    extreme harmfulness
  4911. virulent
    extremely poisonous or injurious; producing venom
  4912. visage
    the human face
  4913. viscount
    a British peer who ranks below an earl and above a baron
  4914. vista
    the visual percept of a region
  4915. visual
    relating to or using sight
  4916. visualize
    form a mental picture of something that is invisible
  4917. vitality
    the property of being able to survive and grow
  4918. vitalize
    make more lively or vigorous
  4919. vitiate
    make imperfect
  4920. violet-purple
    light violet and dark purple
  4921. vivacity
    high spirits and animation
  4922. vivify
    give new life or energy to
  4923. vivisection
    the act of operating on living animals
  4924. vocable
    a word that is spoken aloud
  4925. vocative
    relating to a case used in some languages
  4926. gas furnace
    a furnace that burns gas
  4927. vociferate
    utter in a very loud voice
  4928. vociferous
    conspicuously and offensively loud
  4929. vogue
    a current state of general acceptance and use
  4930. volant
    with wings extended in a flying position
  4931. volatile
    liable to lead to sudden change or violence
  4932. volition
    the act of making a choice
  4933. vomitive
    a medicine that induces nausea and vomiting
  4934. voluble
    marked by a ready flow of speech
  4935. voluptuous
    displaying luxury and furnishing gratification to the senses
  4936. voracious
    devouring or craving food in great quantities
  4937. vortex
    a powerful circular current of water
  4938. votary
    a priest or priestess in a non-Christian religion or cult
  4939. votive
    dedicated in fulfillment of a vow
  4940. vulgarity
    the quality of lacking taste and refinement
  4941. vulnerable
    capable of being wounded or hurt
  4942. waif
    a homeless child especially one forsaken or orphaned
  4943. waistcoat
    a sleeveless garment worn under a jacket and over a shirt
  4944. waive
    do without or cease to hold or adhere to
  4945. wampum
    small cylindrical beads made from polished shells and fashioned into strings or belts; used by certain Native American peoples as jewelry or currency
  4946. wane
    a gradual decline (in size or strength or power or number)
  4947. wantonness
    the trait of lacking restraint or control
  4948. warlike
    disposed to warfare or hard-line policies
  4949. wavelet
    a small wave on the surface of a liquid
  4950. weak-kneed
    lacking will power or resolution
  4951. weal
    a raised mark on the skin
  4952. wean
    gradually deprive of mother's milk
  4953. wearisome
    so lacking in interest as to cause mental fatigue
  4954. wee
    a short time
  4955. well-bred
    of good upbringing
  4956. well-done
    (meat) cooked until there is no pink meat left inside
  4957. well-to-do
    in fortunate circumstances financially; moderately rich
  4958. whereabouts
    the general location of someone or something
  4959. hereupon
    immediately after this
  4960. wherever
    where in the world
  4961. herewith
    (formal) by means of this
  4962. whet
    sharpen by rubbing
  4963. whimsical
    determined by chance or impulse rather than by necessity
  4964. whine
    a complaint uttered in a plaintive way
  4965. wholly
    to the full or entire extent
  4966. wield
    handle effectively
  4967. wile
    the use of tricks to deceive someone
  4968. winsome
    charming in a childlike or naive way
  4969. wintry
    characteristic of or occurring in the coldest season
  4970. wiry
    lean but strong
  4971. witchcraft
    the art of sorcery
  4972. witless
    lacking sense or understanding or judgment
  4973. wilting
    causing to become limp or drooping
  4974. witticism
    a message whose ingenuity has the power to evoke laughter
  4975. wittingly
    with full knowledge and deliberation
  4976. wizen
    lean and wrinkled by shrinkage as from age or illness
  4977. Weizenbock
    a German wheat beer of bock strength
  4978. workingman
    an employee who performs manual or industrial labor
  4979. workmanlike
    worthy of a good workman
  4980. workmanship
    skill in an occupation or trade
  4981. wrangle
    quarrel noisily, angrily, or disruptively
  4982. wreak
    cause to happen or to occur as a consequence
  4983. wrest
    obtain by seizing forcibly or violently, also metaphorically
  4984. wretchedness
    a state of ill-being due to affliction or misfortune
  4985. writhe
    move in a twisting or contorted motion
  4986. writing
    symbols imprinted on a surface to represent sounds or words
  4987. wry
    humorously sarcastic or mocking
  4988. yearling
    a racehorse that is about one year old
  4989. zealot
    a fervent and even militant proponent of something
  4990. Zeitgeist
    the spirit of the time
  4991. zenith
    the highest point of something
  4992. zephyr
    a slight wind
  4993. zodiac
    a circular diagram representing the 12 constellations
Created on Wed Jul 06 01:15:53 EDT 2011

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