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  1. disgruntle
    put into a bad mood or into bad humour
  2. hyperventilate
    breathe excessively hard and fast
  3. tessera
    a small square tile of stone or glass used in making mosaics
  4. dehydrate
    remove water from
  5. scavenge
    clean refuse from
  6. emaciate
    grow weak and thin or waste away physically
  7. befuddle
    be confusing or perplexing to
  8. fixate
    pay attention to exclusively and obsessively
  9. maniacally
    in a maniacal manner or to a maniacal degree
  10. intersperse
    introduce into one's writing or speech (certain expressions)
  11. mesmerize
    attract strongly, as if with a magnet
  12. vaporize
    turn into gas
  13. unhinge
    disturb in mind or make uneasy or cause to be worried or alarmed
  14. anticlimactic
    ultimately disappointing after a promising or exciting start
    It was considered very anticlimactic in the Capitol, all those quiet, bloodless deaths
  15. famish
    be hungry; go without food
  16. leaching
    the process of leaching
  17. blather
    talk foolishly
  18. laughingstock
    an object of mockery or ridicule
  19. retch
    make an unsuccessful effort to vomit; strain to vomit
  20. intone
    recite musically; recite as a chant or a psalm
  21. incapacitate
    make unable to perform a certain action
  22. reflexive
    referring back to itself
  23. rejuvenate
    make younger or more youthful
  24. glower
    look angry or sullen as if to signal disapproval
  25. claustrophobic
    abnormally afraid of closed-in places
  26. dehydrated
    preserved by removing natural moisture
  27. irredeemable
    not capable of or subject to reform or remedy
  28. callously
    in a callous way
  29. self-deprecating
    conscious of your own shortcomings
  30. energize
    cause to be alert and active
  31. catacomb
    an underground tunnel with recesses where bodies were buried
  32. convulse
    move or stir about violently
  33. mull
    reflect deeply on a subject
  34. tourniquet
    a bandage that stops the flow of blood by applying pressure
  35. mesmerized
    having your attention fixated as though witchcraft
  36. ruminate
    reflect deeply on a subject
  37. poach
    hunt illegally
  38. perplex
    be a mystery or bewildering to
  39. tantrum
    a display of bad temper
  40. befuddled
    perplexed by many conflicting situations or statements
  41. pervade
    spread or diffuse through
  42. noncommittal
    refusing to bind oneself to a particular course of action
  43. dissonant
    harmonically unresolved
  44. equidistant
    exactly as far from one point as from another
  45. coexist
    occur at the same time or place
  46. teem
    be full of or abuzz with
  47. chaperone
    one who accompanies and supervises young people
  48. impulsiveness
    the trait of acting suddenly on impulse without reflection
  49. allot
    give out
  50. guffaw
    a burst of loud and hearty laughter
  51. precariously
    in a manner affording no ease or reassurance
  52. unhinged
    affected or as if affected with madness or insanity
  53. tureen
    a large deep serving dish with a cover
  54. bludgeon
    a club used as a weapon
  55. replicate
    reproduce or make an exact copy of
  56. grimness
    the quality of being ghastly
  57. gaggle
    a flock of geese
  58. resourcefulness
    the ability to deal resourcefully with unusual problems
  59. trill
    a note that alternates with another note a semitone above it
  60. verve
    an energetic style
  61. flail
    an implement with a handle and a free swinging stick
  62. deprecate
    express strong disapproval of; deplore
  63. unrequited
    not returned in kind
  64. ecstatically
    in an ecstatic manner
  65. materialize
    come into being; become reality
  66. plummet
    drop sharply
  67. exorbitant
    greatly exceeding bounds of reason or moderation
  68. haggling
    an instance of intense argument (as in bargaining)
  69. condone
    excuse, overlook, or make allowances for
  70. endearment
    the act of showing affection
  71. pariah
    a person who is rejected from society or home
  72. encroach
    advance beyond the usual limit
  73. banal
    repeated too often; overfamiliar through overuse
  74. tenuous
    lacking substance or significance
  75. apothecary
    a health professional who prepares and dispenses drugs
  76. mayhem
    violent and needless disturbance
  77. peevishly
    in a peevish manner
  78. incapacitated
    lacking in or deprived of strength or power
  79. surreal
    characterized by fantastic and incongruous imagery
  80. mace
    a ceremonial staff carried as a symbol of office
  81. patronize
    provide support for
  82. tether
    restraint consisting of a rope or chain
  83. humiliate
    cause to feel shame
  84. iridescent
    varying in color when seen in different lights
  85. disengage
    release from something that holds fast or entangles
  86. leniency
    a disposition to yield to the wishes of someone
  87. nauseous
    causing a sick feeling
  88. indeterminate
    not fixed or known in advance
  89. meticulous
    marked by precise accordance with details
  90. encroaching
    gradually intrusive without right or permission
  91. decadent
    relating to indulgence in something pleasurable
  92. poaching
    cooking in simmering liquid
  93. tirade
    a speech of violent denunciation
  94. waft
    a long flag; often tapering
  95. taunting
    abusing vocally; expressing contempt or ridicule
  96. deprecating
    tending to diminish or disparage
  97. deterrent
    something immaterial that interferes with action or progress
  98. disgruntled
    in a state of sulky dissatisfaction
  99. fend
    try to manage without help
  100. infuse
    fill, as with a certain quality
  101. entourage
    the group following and attending to some important person
  102. mischievously
    in a disobedient or naughty way
  103. peruse
    examine or consider with attention and in detail
  104. incite
    provoke or stir up
  105. obliterate
    remove completely from recognition or memory
  106. patronizing
    characteristic of those who treat others with arrogance
  107. leach
    cause a liquid to slowly seep or be drawn out
  108. tethered
    confined or restricted with or as if with a rope or chain
  109. arbitrarily
    in a random or indiscriminate manner
  110. evasive
    avoiding or escaping from difficulty or danger
  111. unscathed
    not injured
  112. reprieve
    postpone the punishment of a convicted criminal
  113. flamboyant
    tending to attract attention; marked by ostentatious display
  114. circuitous
    deviating from a straight course
  115. acrid
    strong and sharp, as a taste or smell
  116. hallucination
    illusory perception
  117. entrails
    internal organs collectively
  118. consolidate
    form into a solid mass or whole
  119. prestigious
    having an excellent reputation; respected
  120. eradicate
    destroy completely, as if down to the roots
  121. plaintively
    in a manner expressing sorrow
  122. delectable
    extremely pleasing to the sense of taste
  123. irreverent
    showing lack of due respect or veneration
  124. tentatively
    in a hesitant manner
  125. lethargy
    inactivity; showing an unusual lack of energy
  126. gingerly
    in a manner marked by extreme care or delicacy
  127. ornate
    marked by complexity and richness of detail
  128. loathe
    dislike intensely; feel disgust toward
  129. bravado
    a swaggering show of courage
  130. copse
    a dense growth of trees, shrubs, or bushes
  131. quell
    suppress or crush completely
  132. sodden
    wet through and through; thoroughly wet
  133. mandatory
    required by rule
  134. ruse
    a deceptive maneuver, especially to avoid capture
  135. reproachful
    expressing disapproval, blame, or disappointment
  136. banter
    light teasing repartee
  137. tortuous
    marked by repeated turns and bends
  138. famished
    extremely hungry
  139. exasperation
    actions that cause great irritation
  140. taunt
    harass with persistent criticism or carping
  141. cadence
    the accent in a metrical foot of verse
  142. extricate
    release from entanglement or difficulty
  143. impotence
    an inability (usually of the male animal) to copulate
  144. hysteria
    state of violent mental agitation
  145. abate
    become less in amount or intensity
  146. forage
    collect or look around for, as food
  147. emaciated
    very thin, especially from disease or hunger or cold
  148. stifle
    impair the respiration of or obstruct the air passage of
  149. persevere
    be persistent, refuse to stop
  150. despicable
    morally reprehensible
  151. inducement
    a positive motivational influence
  152. vermin
    any of various small animals or insects that are pests
  153. teeming
    abundantly filled with especially living things
  154. confidant
    someone to whom private matters are told
  155. betrayal
    the quality of aiding an enemy
  156. pungent
    strong and sharp to the sense of taste or smell
  157. scrupulously
    with careful attention and effort to do something correctly
  158. sustenance
    the act of providing a means of subsistence or survival
  159. wield
    handle effectively
  160. conjure
    summon into action or bring into existence
  161. despondency
    feeling downcast and disheartened and hopeless
  162. pretense
    the act of giving a false appearance
  163. perplexing
    lacking clarity of meaning
  164. incoherent
    without logical or meaningful connection
  165. contagion
    an incident in which an infectious disease is transmitted
  166. revolting
    highly offensive; arousing aversion or disgust
  167. levity
    a manner lacking seriousness
  168. imprudent
    not sensible, responsible, or wise
  169. accomplice
    a person who joins with another in carrying out some plan
  170. sate
    fill to contentment
  171. deftly
    in an agile manner
  172. predicament
    an unpleasant or difficult situation
  173. staunch
    firm and dependable especially in loyalty
  174. oblivious
    lacking conscious awareness of
  175. ponder
    reflect deeply on a subject
  176. primrose
    any of numerous short-stemmed plants of the genus Primula having tufted basal leaves and showy flowers clustered in umbels or heads
    Prim’s face is as fresh as a raindrop, as lovely as the primrose for which she was named.
  177. obliterated
    reduced to nothingness
  178. wily
    marked by skill in deception
  179. demeanor
    the way a person behaves toward other people
  180. barbarism
    a brutal barbarous savage act
  181. abstain
    refrain from doing, consuming, or partaking in something
  182. astronomical
    relating to the branch of physics studying celestial bodies
  183. downcast
    filled with melancholy and despondency
  184. pondering
    deeply or seriously thoughtful
  185. respite
    a pause from doing something
  186. palpable
    capable of being perceived
  187. dexterity
    adroitness in using the hands
  188. banish
    expel, as if by official decree
  189. preposterous
    inviting ridicule
  190. deluge
    a heavy rain
  191. affectation
    a deliberate pretense or exaggerated display
  192. humiliating
    causing embarrassment or awareness of your shortcomings
  193. arduous
    characterized by effort to the point of exhaustion
  194. arrogance
    overbearing pride evidenced by a superior manner
  195. bewilderment
    confusion resulting from failure to understand
  196. relentless
    never-ceasing
  197. proximity
    the property of being close together
  198. tremulous
    quivering as from weakness or fear
  199. lure
    provoke someone to do something through persuasion
  200. ludicrous
    inviting ridicule
  201. allotted
    given as a task or a portion
  202. expanse
    a wide and open space or area, as of land, sea, or sky
  203. concealment
    the condition of being hidden
  204. pang
    a sudden sharp feeling
  205. fashioned
    planned and made or fashioned artistically
  206. unprecedented
    novel; having no earlier occurrence
  207. collective
    done by or characteristic of individuals acting together
  208. adjacent
    having a common boundary or edge
  209. arbitrary
    based on or subject to individual discretion or preference
  210. perplexed
    full of difficulty or confusion or bewilderment
  211. repentance
    remorse for your past conduct
  212. indulgence
    the act of gratifying a desire
  213. sentimental
    marked by tender, romantic, or nostalgic emotion
  214. assent
    agree or express agreement
  215. restraint
    the act of controlling by holding someone or something back
  216. compensation
    the act of making amends for service, loss, or injury
  217. revolt
    rise up against an authority
  218. efficient
    being effective without wasting time, effort, or expense
  219. amiable
    diffusing warmth and friendliness
  220. solitude
    a state of social isolation
  221. purse
    a container used for carrying money and small personal items
  222. manifest
    clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment
  223. subtle
    difficult to detect or grasp by the mind or analyze
  224. vivid
    having striking color
  225. acknowledge
    declare to be true or admit the existence or reality of
  226. conceal
    prevent from being seen or discovered
  227. indifference
    the trait of remaining calm and seeming not to care
  228. prominent
    conspicuous in position or importance
  229. prosperity
    the condition of having good fortune
  230. alliance
    the state of being joined in an association or coalition
  231. preserve
    keep in safety and protect from harm, loss, or destruction
  232. concealed
    not accessible to view
  233. gratitude
    a feeling of thankfulness and appreciation
  234. conflict
    an open clash between two opposing groups
  235. self
    your consciousness of your own identity
  236. shop
    a mercantile establishment for the retail sale of goods or services
  237. fashion
    the latest and most admired style in clothes or behavior
  238. spoil
    make a mess of, destroy or ruin
    spoil(s);valuables taken by violence
Created on Sun Jul 24 11:44:30 EDT 2011 (updated Mon Jun 25 16:24:33 EDT 2012)

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