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Veeresh Nayak (India)
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  1. approbation
    official acceptance or agreement
  2. abscission
    the act of cutting something off
  3. arrhythmic
    lacking a steady beat or accent
  4. antecede
    be earlier in time; go back further
  5. acrophobia
    a morbid fear of great heights
  6. accoutre
    provide with military equipment
  7. anneal
    bring to a desired consistency by heating and cooling
  8. annotate
    add explanatory notes to or supply with critical comments
  9. acclimate
    get used to a certain environment
  10. analgesic
    capable of relieving pain
  11. artifact
    a man-made object
  12. amazon
    a large, strong, and aggressive woman
  13. aborigine
    an indigenous person who was born in a particular place
  14. ambience
    the atmosphere of an environment
  15. asymmetric
    characterized by lack of balance in the arrangement of parts
  16. asinine
    devoid of intelligence
  17. amok
    wildly; without self-control
  18. appurtenance
    equipment consisting of miscellaneous articles
  19. accretion
    an increase by natural growth or addition
  20. astigmatism
    impaired eyesight common in nearsighted people
  21. arcane
    requiring secret or mysterious knowledge
  22. aerie
    the lofty nest of a bird of prey, such as a hawk or eagle
  23. ambidextrous
    equally skillful with each hand
  24. perigee
    the nearest point in an orbit around the Earth
  25. apothegm
    a short pithy instructive saying
  26. aspersion
    a disparaging remark
  27. addle
    mix up or confuse
  28. accoutrement
    accessory or supplementary item of clothing
  29. attenuate
    become weaker, in strength, value, or magnitude
  30. allocate
    distribute according to a plan or set apart for a purpose
  31. abbreviate
    shorten
  32. abash
    cause to be embarrassed
  33. acuity
    sharpness of vision
  34. actuarial
    relating to statistics to calculate insurance premiums
  35. acidulous
    being sour to the taste
  36. arboretum
    a facility where trees and shrubs are cultivated
  37. apiary
    a shed containing a number of beehives
  38. abut
    lie adjacent to another or share a boundary
  39. aseptic
    free of pathological microorganisms
  40. amplify
    increase the volume of
  41. anodyne
    capable of relieving pain
  42. abnegation
    the denial and rejection of a doctrine or belief
  43. aphasia
    inability to use language because of a brain lesion
  44. aggrandize
    embellish; increase the scope, power, or importance of
  45. abscond
    run away, often taking something or somebody along
  46. auroral
    characteristic of the dawn
  47. addendum
    textual matter that is appended to the end of a publication
  48. atypical
    not representative of a group, class, or type
  49. avuncular
    being or relating to an uncle
  50. amenable
    disposed or willing to comply
  51. adulterate
    make impure by adding a foreign or inferior substance
  52. actuary
    someone versed in the interpretation of numerical data
  53. amputate
    remove surgically
  54. apolitical
    neutral with regards to government policy
  55. aberrant
    markedly different from an accepted norm
  56. anemia
    a deficiency of red blood cells
  57. accrue
    grow by addition
  58. appall
    strike with disgust or revulsion
  59. agglomeration
    the act of collecting in a mass
  60. abominate
    find repugnant
  61. animadversion
    harsh criticism or disapproval
  62. ancillary
    furnishing added support
  63. astringent
    tending to draw together or constrict soft organic tissue
  64. acerbic
    sour or bitter in taste
  65. amalgamate
    bring or combine together or with something else
  66. attrition
    the act of rubbing together
  67. manually
    by hand
  68. antithetical
    sharply contrasted in character or purpose
  69. argot
    a characteristic language of a particular group
  70. atavism
    a reappearance of an earlier characteristic
  71. acerbity
    a sharp bitterness
  72. actuate
    put in motion
  73. pithy
    concise and full of meaning
  74. adjuration
    a solemn and earnest appeal to someone to do something
  75. apogee
    the farthest point in an orbit around the Earth
  76. anticlimax
    a disappointing decline after a previous rise
  77. amphibian
    cold-blooded vertebrate living on land but breeding in water
  78. amnesia
    partial or total loss of memory
  79. estrange
    remove from customary environment or associations
  80. amenity
    something that provides value, pleasure, or convenience
  81. ambivalence
    mixed feelings or emotions
  82. authoritarian
    characteristic of an absolute ruler or absolute rule
  83. acclivity
    an upward slope or grade, as in a road
  84. antagonize
    provoke the hostility of
  85. abase
    cause to feel shame
  86. arraign
    accuse of a wrong or an inadequacy
  87. abrogate
    revoke formally
  88. avid
    marked by active interest and enthusiasm
  89. ambulatory
    able to walk about
  90. aviary
    a building where birds are kept
  91. contaminate
    make impure
  92. adjure
    command solemnly
  93. accolade
    a tangible symbol signifying approval or distinction
  94. aquiline
    curved down like an eagle's beak
  95. approachable
    easy to reach
  96. acoustics
    the study of the physical properties of sound
  97. anthropoid
    resembling human beings
  98. asperity
    harshness of manner
  99. arbitrate
    act between parties with a view to reconciling differences
  100. motivate
    give an incentive for action
  101. acumen
    shrewdness shown by keen insight
  102. abet
    assist or encourage, usually in some wrongdoing
  103. abrasive
    causing irritation or erosion by friction
  104. apposite
    being of striking appropriateness and pertinence
  105. appraise
    consider in a comprehensive way
  106. amble
    walk leisurely
  107. alliteration
    use of the same consonant at the beginning of each word
  108. archetype
    something that serves as a model
  109. compliant
    disposed to act in accordance with someone's wishes
  110. adapt
    make fit for, or change to suit a new purpose
  111. ablution
    the act of washing oneself, as for ritual purposes
  112. apropos
    of a suitable, fitting, or pertinent nature
  113. awl
    a pointed tool for marking surfaces or for punching holes
  114. ameliorate
    make better
  115. apologist
    a person who argues to defend some policy or institution
  116. alimony
    support paid by one spouse to another after separation
  117. aegis
    armor plate that protects the chest
  118. antiquated
    so extremely old as seeming to belong to an earlier period
  119. indict
    accuse formally of a crime
  120. anesthetic
    a drug that causes temporary loss of bodily sensations
  121. agrarian
    relating to rural matters
  122. aureole
    the outermost region of the sun's atmosphere
  123. atheistic
    related to a lack of belief in the existence of God
  124. anthropomorphic
    suggesting human features for animals or inanimate things
  125. acclaim
    enthusiastic approval
  126. acrid
    strong and sharp, as a taste or smell
  127. ambrosia
    the food and drink of the gods
  128. pacify
    ease the anger, agitation, or strong emotion of
  129. avocation
    an auxiliary activity
  130. append
    fix to; attach
  131. austere
    of a stern or strict bearing or demeanor
  132. arbiter
    someone chosen to judge and decide a disputed issue
  133. sunder
    break apart or in two, using violence
  134. abstemious
    marked by temperance in indulgence
  135. amalgam
    a combination or blend of diverse things
  136. agape
    with the mouth wide open as in wonder or awe
  137. ascetic
    someone who practices self denial as a spiritual discipline
  138. agog
    highly excited
  139. antediluvian
    of or relating to the period before the biblical flood
  140. apocryphal
    being of questionable authenticity
  141. aplomb
    great coolness and composure under strain
  142. amphitheater
    an oval large stadium with tiers of seats
  143. aspire
    have an ambitious plan or a lofty goal
  144. amass
    collect or gather
  145. animosity
    a feeling of ill will arousing active hostility
  146. atrophy
    a decrease in size of an organ caused by disease or disuse
  147. amorphous
    having no definite form or distinct shape
  148. opiate
    a narcotic drug
  149. awry
    turned or twisted to one side
  150. askance
    with suspicion or disapproval
  151. abridge
    lessen, diminish, or curtail
  152. accost
    approach and speak to someone aggressively or insistently
  153. authenticate
    establish the undisputed credibility of something
  154. accessory
    a supplementary component that improves capability
  155. amicable
    characterized by friendship and good will
  156. avenge
    take action in return for a perceived wrong
  157. animus
    a feeling of ill will arousing active hostility
  158. aphorism
    a short pithy instructive saying
  159. abysmal
    exceptionally bad or displeasing
  160. appreciable
    enough to be estimated or measured
  161. recast
    mold again
  162. adventitious
    associated by chance and not an integral part
  163. alimentary
    of or providing nourishment
  164. apprise
    inform somebody of something
  165. acrimony
    a rough and bitter manner
  166. aesthetics
    the branch of philosophy dealing with beauty and taste
  167. amulet
    a trinket thought to be a magical protection against evil
  168. abjure
    formally reject or disavow a formerly held belief
  169. affinity
    a natural attraction or feeling of kinship
  170. abolish
    do away with
  171. altruistic
    showing unselfish concern for the welfare of others
  172. acrimonious
    marked by strong resentment or cynicism
  173. augur
    predict from an omen
  174. parallelism
    similarity by virtue of corresponding
  175. agnostic
    a person who claims the existence of God is unknowable
  176. acoustic
    relating to the study of the physical properties of sound
  177. abdicate
    give up power, duties, or obligations
  178. distort
    twist and press out of shape
  179. acetic
    relating to a clear organic acid with a pungent odor
  180. annul
    cancel officially
  181. protagonist
    the principal character in a work of fiction
  182. antidote
    a remedy that stops or controls the effects of a poison
  183. archaeology
    the branch of anthropology that studies prehistoric people
  184. advert
    a public promotion of some product or service
  185. apocalyptic
    of or relating to a catastrophe
  186. anachronism
    locating something at a time when it couldn't have existed
  187. perceptive
    of or relating to awareness via the senses
  188. anthropologist
    a social scientist specializing in the study of humanity
  189. automaton
    a mechanism that can move independently of external control
  190. aver
    declare or affirm solemnly and formally as true
  191. precede
    be earlier in time
  192. avert
    turn away or aside
  193. alias
    a name that has been assumed temporarily
  194. anoint
    administer an oil or ointment to, often ceremonially
  195. acme
    the highest point of something
  196. accumulate
    get or gather together
  197. adjust
    alter or regulate so as to conform to a standard
  198. affiliation
    the act of becoming formally connected or joined
  199. aspirant
    an ambitious young person
  200. augury
    an event indicating important things to come
  201. admonish
    scold or reprimand; take to task
  202. apotheosis
    model of excellence or perfection of a kind
  203. humiliate
    cause to feel shame
  204. anthem
    a song of devotion or loyalty
  205. antiseptic
    thoroughly clean and free of disease-causing organisms
  206. caustic
    capable of destroying or eating away by chemical action
  207. autopsy
    an examination and dissection of a dead body
  208. artifice
    the use of deception or trickery
  209. atone
    turn away from sin or do penitence
  210. amend
    make revisions to
  211. appease
    make peace with
  212. oratorio
    a musical composition for voices and orchestra
  213. ascribe
    attribute or credit to
  214. aria
    an elaborate song for solo voice
  215. enjoin
    give instructions to or direct somebody to do something
  216. assay
    a test of a substance to determine its components
  217. absolve
    grant remission of a sin to
  218. lack
    the state of needing something that is absent or unavailable
  219. aberration
    a state or condition markedly different from the norm
  220. prune
    cultivate, tend, and cut back the growth of
  221. apostate
    not faithful to religion or party or cause
  222. assuage
    provide physical relief, as from pain
  223. articulate
    express or state clearly
  224. arroyo
    a stream or brook
  225. auxiliary
    furnishing added support
  226. adjunct
    something added to another thing but not essential to it
  227. aversion
    a feeling of intense dislike
  228. abeyance
    temporary cessation or suspension
  229. clarify
    make clear by removing impurities or solids, as by heating
  230. apathy
    an absence of emotion or enthusiasm
  231. egoism
    concern for your own interests and welfare
  232. assimilate
    make alike
  233. abstain
    refrain from doing, consuming, or partaking in something
  234. amorous
    inclined toward or displaying love
  235. esoteric
    understandable only by an enlightened inner circle
  236. evaluate
    estimate the nature, quality, ability or significance of
  237. intensify
    increase in extent or strength
  238. alchemy
    a pseudoscientific forerunner of chemistry in medieval times
  239. attach
    be in contact with
  240. adhere
    stick to firmly
  241. askew
    turned or twisted to one side
  242. passively
    in a passive manner
  243. atrocity
    an act of shocking cruelty
  244. anathema
    a formal ecclesiastical curse accompanied by excommunication
  245. alienate
    arouse hostility or indifference in
  246. agitate
    move or cause to move back and forth
  247. suspend
    bar temporarily
  248. adherent
    someone who believes and helps to spread a doctrine
  249. reprove
    reprimand, scold, or express dissatisfaction with
  250. adage
    a condensed but memorable saying embodying an important fact
  251. averse
    strongly opposed
  252. declivity
    a downward slope or bend
  253. ashen
    pale from illness or emotion
  254. authoritative
    of recognized power or excellence
  255. abstruse
    difficult to understand
  256. haughtiness
    overbearing pride evidenced by a superior manner
  257. affidavit
    written declaration made under oath
  258. accede
    yield to another's wish or opinion
  259. asteroid
    a small celestial body composed of rock and metal
  260. assign
    select something or someone for a specific purpose
  261. adulation
    exaggerated flattery or praise
  262. muddle
    make clouded as with sediment
  263. alluvial
    relating to deposits carried by rushing streams
  264. anomalous
    deviating from the general or common order or type
  265. allege
    report or maintain
  266. apoplexy
    a loss of consciousness from the lack of oxygen in the brain
  267. amenities
    things that make you comfortable and at ease
  268. equip
    provide with, usually for a specific purpose
  269. anthology
    a collection of selected literary passages
  270. autocratic
    characteristic of an absolute ruler or absolute rule
  271. autonomous
    existing as an independent entity
  272. attentive
    taking heed
  273. aesthetic
    characterized by an appreciation of beauty or good taste
  274. consecrate
    give entirely to a specific person, activity, or cause
  275. abject
    of the most contemptible kind
  276. allure
    the power to entice or attract
  277. aggregate
    a sum total of many heterogeneous things taken together
  278. similarity
    the quality of being alike
  279. adorn
    make more attractive, as by adding ornament or color
  280. initiate
    set in motion, start an event or prepare the way for
  281. acquittal
    a judgment of not guilty
  282. diligent
    quietly and steadily persevering in detail or exactness
  283. arduous
    characterized by effort to the point of exhaustion
  284. alcove
    a small recess opening off a large room or garden
  285. entice
    provoke someone to do something through persuasion
  286. annex
    attach to
  287. subside
    wear off or die down
  288. augment
    enlarge or increase
  289. aroma
    any property detected by the sense of smell
  290. avow
    declare or affirm solemnly and formally as true
  291. adamant
    very hard native crystalline carbon valued as a gem
  292. anarchist
    an advocate of the abolition of governments
  293. abnormal
    not typical or usual or regular
  294. alloy
    a mixture containing two or more metallic elements
  295. artisan
    a skilled worker who practices some trade or handicraft
  296. arable
    capable of being farmed productively
  297. antithesis
    exact opposite
  298. anomaly
    deviation from the normal or common order, form, or rule
  299. altercation
    a noisy, angry argument or fight between people
  300. audit
    examine carefully for accuracy
  301. amiss
    in an improper or mistaken manner
  302. affirmation
    the act of asserting or stating something
  303. obtainable
    capable of being acquired
  304. annihilate
    kill in large numbers
  305. specify
    be particular about
  306. afflict
    cause physical pain or suffering in
  307. homogeneous
    all of the same or similar kind or nature
  308. alleviate
    provide physical relief, as from pain
  309. assiduous
    marked by care and persistent effort
  310. annuity
    income from capital investment paid regularly
  311. renounce
    turn away from; give up
  312. loathe
    dislike intensely; feel disgust toward
  313. accelerate
    move faster
  314. affluence
    abundant wealth
  315. ancestor
    someone from whom you are descended
  316. astral
    being or relating to or resembling or emanating from stars
  317. incorporate
    make into a whole or make part of a whole
  318. attest
    provide evidence for
  319. axiom
    a proposition that is not susceptible of proof or disproof
  320. abhor
    feel hatred or disgust toward
  321. talisman
    a trinket thought to be a magical protection against evil
  322. soothe
    cause to feel better
  323. deviation
    a variation from the standard or norm
  324. acquiesce
    agree or express agreement
  325. anvil
    a heavy block on which hot metals are shaped by hammering
  326. arrears
    the state of being behind in payments
  327. degrade
    reduce in worth or character, usually verbally
  328. adroit
    quick or skillful or adept in action or thought
  329. addiction
    being dependent on something habit-forming
  330. decorate
    make more attractive, as by adding ornament or color
  331. ascendancy
    the state when one person or group has power over another
  332. abusive
    characterized by physical or psychological maltreatment
  333. aboriginal
    having existed from the beginning
  334. abortive
    failing to accomplish an intended result
  335. definitive
    clearly formulated
  336. array
    an impressive display or assortment
  337. discerning
    having or revealing keen insight and good judgment
  338. arcade
    a structure composed of arches supported by columns
  339. antecedent
    a preceding occurrence or cause or event
  340. artless
    simple and natural; without cunning or deceit
  341. amity
    a state of friendship and cordiality
  342. prototype
    a standard or typical example
  343. apothecary
    a health professional who prepares and dispenses drugs
  344. aromatic
    having a strong pleasant odor
  345. abate
    become less in amount or intensity
  346. comply
    act in accordance with someone's rules, commands, or wishes
  347. archaic
    so extremely old as seeming to belong to an earlier period
  348. adept
    having or showing knowledge and skill and aptitude
  349. confuse
    mistake one thing for another
  350. allay
    lessen the intensity of or calm
  351. assurance
    a binding commitment to do or give or refrain from something
  352. mimic
    imitate, especially for satirical effect
  353. pinnacle
    a slender upright spire at the top of a buttress or a tower
  354. assail
    attack someone physically or emotionally
  355. guile
    shrewdness as demonstrated by being skilled in deception
  356. acute
    ending in a sharp point
  357. vanguard
    the leading units moving at the head of an army
  358. stringent
    demanding strict attention to rules and procedures
  359. detest
    dislike intensely
  360. infection
    the invasion of the body by pathogenic microorganisms
  361. astute
    marked by practical hardheaded intelligence
  362. animate
    make lively
  363. autonomy
    political independence
  364. oblige
    force somebody to do something
  365. armada
    a large fleet
  366. affliction
    a cause of great suffering and distress
  367. pungent
    strong and sharp to the sense of taste or smell
  368. oppose
    be against
  369. affable
    diffusing warmth and friendliness
  370. antipathy
    a feeling of intense dislike
  371. adversary
    someone who offers opposition
  372. aptitude
    inherent ability
  373. allegory
    a short moral story
  374. applaud
    clap one's hands or shout to indicate approval
  375. dominating
    offensively self-assured or exercising unwarranted power
  376. amnesty
    a warrant granting release from punishment for an offense
  377. anonymity
    the state of being unknown
  378. avalanche
    a slide of large masses of snow, ice and mud down a mountain
  379. imitate
    reproduce someone's behavior or looks
  380. attribute
    a quality belonging to or characteristic of an entity
  381. arbitrary
    based on or subject to individual discretion or preference
  382. ambiguous
    having more than one possible meaning
  383. advocacy
    active support of an idea or cause
  384. inflexible
    resistant to being bent
  385. subordinate
    an assistant subject to the authority or control of another
  386. auspicious
    indicating favorable circumstances and good luck
  387. assumption
    the act of taking something for granted
  388. peremptory
    putting an end to all debate or action
  389. abstinence
    the trait of refraining from something, especially alcohol
  390. accomplice
    a person who joins with another in carrying out some plan
  391. maxim
    a saying that is widely accepted on its own merits
  392. rub
    move over something with pressure
  393. angular
    having straight lines and sharp points or corners
  394. agility
    the gracefulness of a quick and nimble person or animal
  395. appellation
    identifying words by which someone or something is called
  396. taint
    place under suspicion or cast doubt upon
  397. analyze
    break down into components or essential features
  398. affront
    a deliberately offensive act
  399. apex
    the highest point of something
  400. responsive
    reacting to a stimulus
  401. remark
    make or write a comment on
  402. expand
    extend in one or more directions
  403. auspices
    kindly endorsement and guidance
  404. metal
    a chemical element or alloy that is usually a shiny solid
  405. plead
    appeal or request earnestly
  406. ancestry
    the lineage of an individual
  407. ample
    more than enough in size or scope or capacity
  408. aperture
    a natural opening in something
  409. august
    profoundly honored
  410. hostility
    a state of deep-seated ill-will
  411. adjutant
    an officer who acts as an assistant to a more senior officer
  412. arid
    lacking sufficient water or rainfall
  413. govern
    exercise authority over, as of nations
  414. assent
    agree or express agreement
  415. astronomical
    relating to the branch of physics studying celestial bodies
  416. apprehensive
    in fear or dread of possible evil or harm
  417. gradual
    proceeding in small stages
  418. increase
    a process of becoming larger or longer or more numerous
  419. amends
    something done or paid to make up for a wrong
  420. dominate
    be in control
  421. withhold
    hold back; refuse to hand over or share
  422. alacrity
    liveliness and eagerness
  423. capricious
    determined by chance or impulse rather than by necessity
  424. antagonism
    an actively expressed feeling of dislike and hostility
  425. subsidiary
    functioning in a supporting capacity
  426. adversity
    a state of misfortune or affliction
  427. archipelago
    a group of many islands in a large body of water
  428. indigenous
    originating where it is found
  429. azure
    bright blue in color, like a clear sky
  430. aghast
    struck with fear, dread, or consternation
  431. modify
    cause to change; make different
  432. theoretical
    concerned with hypotheses and not practical considerations
  433. locate
    determine the place of by searching or examining
  434. assert
    declare or affirm solemnly and formally as true
  435. hostile
    characterized by enmity or ill will
  436. audacious
    disposed to venture or take risks
  437. relic
    an antiquity that has survived from the distant past
  438. allude
    make an indirect reference to
  439. omen
    a sign of a thing about to happen
  440. enormously
    extremely
  441. pierce
    penetrate or cut through with a sharp instrument
  442. chasm
    a deep opening in the earth's surface
  443. concern
    something that interests you because it is important
  444. contradictory
    not able to be true at the same time
  445. arrogant
    having or showing feelings of unwarranted importance
  446. obsolete
    no longer in use
  447. ardor
    feelings of great warmth and intensity
  448. absorb
    take in a liquid
  449. ape
    any of various primates with short tails or no tail at all
  450. avarice
    reprehensible acquisitiveness; insatiable desire for wealth
  451. exhibit
    make visible or apparent
  452. urge
    urge or force in an indicated direction
  453. analogous
    similar or equivalent in some respects
  454. arrogance
    overbearing pride evidenced by a superior manner
  455. advocate
    a person who pleads for a person, cause, or idea
  456. calculate
    make a mathematical computation
  457. awe
    an overwhelming feeling of wonder or admiration
  458. decrease
    a change downward
  459. specified
    clearly and explicitly stated
  460. inflict
    impose something unpleasant
  461. apprehend
    anticipate with dread or anxiety
  462. pledge
    a binding commitment to do or give or refrain from something
  463. anarchy
    a state of lawlessness and disorder
  464. cage
    an enclosure made of wire or metal bars in which birds or animals can be kept
  465. predict
    make a guess about what will happen in the future
  466. solo
    any activity that is performed alone without assistance
  467. relieve
    free from a burden, evil, or distress
  468. conflicting
    in disagreement
  469. agenda
    a list of matters to be taken up, as at a meeting
  470. friction
    the resistance when a body is moved in contact with another
  471. arrange
    put into a proper or systematic order
  472. assessment
    the act of judging a person or situation or event
  473. apparition
    a ghostly appearing figure
  474. asunder
    into parts or pieces
  475. entreat
    ask for or request earnestly
  476. accommodate
    have room for; hold without crowding
  477. adaptation
    the process of adjusting or conforming to new conditions
  478. affirm
    declare solemnly and formally as true
  479. prophetic
    foretelling events as if by supernatural intervention
  480. anecdote
    short account of an incident
  481. archives
    collection of records especially about an institution
  482. distorted
    so badly formed or out of shape as to be ugly
  483. digest
    convert food into absorbable substances
  484. strenuous
    taxing to the utmost; testing powers of endurance
  485. enmity
    a state of deep-seated ill-will
  486. adverse
    in an opposing direction
  487. abominable
    unequivocally detestable
  488. appreciate
    be fully aware of; realize fully
  489. analogy
    drawing a comparison in order to show a similarity
  490. status
    the condition or someone or something at a particular time
  491. aloof
    distant, cold, or detached in manner
  492. temperate
    not extreme
  493. surround
    extend on all sides of simultaneously; encircle
  494. apparel
    clothing in general
  495. abyss
    a bottomless gulf or pit
  496. accessible
    capable of being reached
  497. discrimination
    unfair treatment of a person or group based on prejudice
  498. grievous
    causing or marked by grief or anguish
  499. appropriate
    suitable for a particular person, place, or situation
  500. appendix
    a small sac attached to the large intestines of some animals
  501. diligence
    conscientiousness in paying proper attention to a task
  502. discern
    perceive, recognize, or detect
  503. gaunt
    very thin, especially from disease or hunger or cold
  504. attire
    clothing of a distinctive style or for a particular occasion
  505. denial
    renunciation of one's own interests in favor of others
  506. climax
    the highest point of anything
  507. composure
    steadiness of mind under stress
  508. event
    something that happens at a given place and time
  509. legally
    by law; conforming to the law
  510. absolute
    perfect or complete or pure
  511. anonymous
    having no known name or identity or known source
  512. reliable
    able to be depended on; consistent or steady
  513. sting
    deliver a sudden pain to
  514. rhythm
    an interval during which a recurring sequence occurs
  515. ability
    the quality of having the means or skills to do something
  516. primitive
    characteristic of an earlier ancestral type
  517. peaceful
    not disturbed by strife or turmoil or war
  518. annals
    a chronological account of events in successive years
  519. academic
    associated with an educational institution
  520. adjacent
    having a common boundary or edge
  521. behalf
    as the agent of or on someone's part
  522. mechanism
    device consisting of a piece of machinery
  523. severe
    very harsh or strict, especially when dealing with others
  524. participation
    the act of sharing in the activities of a group
  525. asylum
    a shelter from danger or hardship
  526. confirmation
    information that verifies
  527. assume
    take to be the case or to be true
  528. penetrate
    pass into or through, often by overcoming resistance
  529. assist
    give help; be of service
  530. fragrant
    pleasant-smelling
  531. combine
    put or add together
  532. spacious
    having ample room
  533. respect
    regard highly; think much of
  534. physically
    in accord with physical laws
  535. allegiance
    the act of binding yourself to a course of action
  536. random
    lacking any definite plan or order or purpose
  537. assistant
    a person who contributes to the furtherance of an effort
  538. rotten
    having decayed or disintegrated
  539. environment
    the totality of surrounding conditions
  540. aristocracy
    a privileged class holding hereditary titles
  541. involve
    contain as a part
  542. joint
    junction by which parts or objects are linked together
  543. gather
    assemble or get together
  544. deposit
    the act of putting something somewhere
  545. arsenal
    all the weapons and equipment that a country has
  546. obedient
    dutifully complying with the commands of those in authority
  547. distress
    a state of adversity
  548. refrain
    resist doing something
  549. declare
    state emphatically and authoritatively
  550. reluctant
    not eager
  551. active
    characterized by energetic movement
  552. resemble
    be similar or bear a likeness to
  553. intensely
    in an extreme manner
  554. revelation
    the act of making something evident
  555. item
    a distinct part that can be specified separately in a group
  556. casual
    without or seeming to be without plan or method; offhand
  557. regime
    the governing authority of a political unit
  558. normal
    being approximately average or within certain limits
  559. statistics
    a branch of mathematics concerned with quantitative data
  560. aloft
    at or on or to the masthead or upper rigging of a ship
  561. award
    give, especially as an honor
  562. muscle
    animal tissue consisting predominantly of contractile cells
  563. restraint
    the act of controlling by holding someone or something back
  564. severity
    excessive sternness
  565. positive
    characterized by or displaying affirmation or acceptance
  566. announce
    make known
  567. grandeur
    the quality of being magnificent or splendid
  568. destination
    the place designated as the end, as of a race or journey
  569. antiquity
    the historic period preceding the Middle Ages in Europe
  570. humble
    marked by meekness or modesty; not arrogant or prideful
  571. limb
    one of the jointed appendages of an animal
  572. compact
    closely and firmly united or packed together
  573. identical
    being the exact same one
  574. shrewd
    marked by practical hardheaded intelligence
  575. keen
    intense or sharp
  576. alter
    cause to change; make different
  577. abstract
    existing only in the mind
  578. essential
    basic and fundamental
  579. dismay
    the feeling of despair in the face of obstacles
  580. located
    situated in a particular spot or position
  581. ascertain
    learn or discover with confidence
  582. apparent
    clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment
  583. attain
    gain with effort
  584. animated
    having life or vigor or spirit
  585. temper
    a characteristic state of feeling
  586. comment
    a statement that expresses a personal opinion
  587. barren
    completely wanting or lacking
  588. acquire
    come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
  589. associate
    bring or come into action
  590. definition
    a brief explanation of the meaning of a word or phrase
  591. warn
    notify of danger, potential harm, or risk
  592. accord
    concurrence of opinion
  593. additional
    further or extra
  594. attract
    exert a force on
  595. object
    a tangible and visible entity
  596. interpretation
    the act of expressing something in an artistic performance
  597. ardent
    characterized by intense emotion
  598. alert
    warn or arouse to a sense of danger
  599. pardon
    accept an excuse for
  600. amiable
    diffusing warmth and friendliness
  601. divide
    a serious disagreement between two groups of people
  602. record
    anything providing permanent evidence about past events
  603. peak
    a V shape
  604. positively
    in a manner displaying affirmation or certainty
  605. ease
    freedom from difficulty or hardship or effort
  606. marshal
    a military officer of highest rank
  607. evident
    clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment
  608. abode
    any address at which you dwell more than temporarily
  609. symbol
    something visible that represents something invisible
  610. provide
    give something useful or necessary to
  611. anguish
    extreme distress of body or mind
  612. arch
    a curved masonry construction for spanning an opening
  613. collect
    gather
  614. abandon
    forsake; leave behind
  615. capable
    having ability
  616. ultimate
    furthest or highest in degree or order; utmost or extreme
  617. abundant
    present in great quantity
  618. mental
    involving the mind or an intellectual process
  619. planet
    a celestial body that revolves around the sun
  620. complete
    having all necessary qualities
  621. obscure
    not clearly understood or expressed
  622. depart
    go away or leave
  623. typical
    exhibiting the qualities that identify a group or kind
  624. attention
    the act of concentrating on something
  625. harsh
    disagreeable to the senses
  626. action
    something done (usually as opposed to something said)
  627. artificial
    contrived by art rather than nature
  628. cunning
    showing inventiveness and skill
  629. pattern
    a repeated design, structure, or arrangement
  630. lean
    incline or bend from a vertical position
  631. expert
    a person with special knowledge who performs skillfully
  632. acknowledge
    declare to be true or admit the existence or reality of
  633. focus
    the concentration of attention or energy on something
  634. anchor
    a mechanical device that prevents a vessel from moving
  635. artistic
    relating to the products of human creativity
  636. soil
    material in the top layer of the surface of the earth
  637. prey
    animal hunted or caught for food
  638. conceal
    prevent from being seen or discovered
  639. affect
    have an influence upon
  640. approach
    move towards
  641. convenient
    suited to your comfort or purpose or needs
  642. specific
    stated explicitly or in detail
  643. misfortune
    a state resulting from unfavorable outcomes
  644. zeal
    a feeling of strong eagerness
  645. suspended
    supported or kept from sinking or falling by buoyancy
  646. estimate
    judge tentatively
  647. analysis
    abstract separation of something into its various parts
  648. comfort
    a state of being relaxed and feeling no pain
  649. reduce
    make smaller
  650. dwell
    inhabit or live in
  651. disaster
    an event resulting in great loss and misfortune
  652. influence
    a power to affect persons or events
  653. privilege
    a special advantage or benefit not enjoyed by all
  654. welfare
    something that aids or promotes well-being
  655. sensation
    an awareness of some type of stimulation
  656. cathedral
    the principal Christian church building of a diocese
  657. selection
    the act of choosing
  658. temperature
    the degree of hotness or coldness of a body or environment
  659. stern
    serious and harsh in manner or behavior
  660. preceding
    existing or coming before
  661. seek
    try to locate, discover, or establish the existence of
  662. formal
    in accord with established conventions and requirements
  663. refuge
    something or someone turned to for assistance or security
  664. establish
    set up or found
  665. stroke
    a single complete movement
  666. perceive
    become aware of through the senses
  667. dispute
    the act of coming into conflict
  668. lively
    full of life and energy
  669. summit
    the top or extreme point of something
  670. extensive
    large in spatial extent or range or scope or quantity
  671. suitable
    meant or adapted for an occasion or use
  672. lofty
    of imposing height; especially standing out above others
  673. limit
    as far as something can go
  674. grant
    let have
  675. arrest
    take into custody
  676. deed
    a legal document to effect a transfer of property
  677. equipment
    an instrumentality needed for an undertaking
  678. remote
    located far away spatially
  679. recognize
    perceive to be something or something you can identify
  680. merit
    the quality of being deserving
  681. talent
    natural abilities or qualities
  682. genuine
    not fake or counterfeit
  683. occupation
    the principal activity in one's life to earn money
  684. rude
    belonging to an early stage of technical development
  685. institution
    a custom that has been an important feature of some group
  686. profound
    situated at or extending to great depth
  687. devotion
    commitment to some purpose
  688. feature
    a prominent attribute or aspect of something
  689. court
    an assembly to conduct judicial business
  690. ceremony
    a formal event performed on a special occasion
  691. story
    a record or narrative description of past events
  692. disposition
    your usual mood
  693. contain
    hold or have within
  694. minor
    inferior in number or size or amount
  695. channel
    a deep and relatively narrow body of water
  696. application
    the action of putting something into operation
  697. conflict
    an open clash between two opposing groups
  698. surprise
    come upon or take unawares
  699. contrast
    the opposition or dissimilarity of things that are compared
  700. deny
    declare untrue; contradict
  701. reserve
    hold back or set aside, especially for future use
  702. remove
    take something away as by lifting, pushing, or taking off
  703. shelter
    covering that provides protection from the weather
  704. error
    a wrong action attributable to bad judgment or ignorance
  705. studied
    produced or marked by conscious design or premeditation
  706. authority
    the power or right to give orders or make decisions
  707. border
    the boundary of a surface
  708. injury
    physical damage to the body caused by violence or accident
  709. similar
    having the same or nearly the same characteristics
  710. destroy
    do away with; cause the ruin or undoing of
  711. climate
    the weather in some location averaged over a period of time
  712. novel
    an extended fictional work in prose
  713. enormous
    extraordinarily large in size or extent or degree
  714. attack
    an offensive against an enemy
  715. distinct
    constituting a separate entity or part
  716. responsible
    worthy of or requiring trust; held accountable
  717. ancient
    belonging to times long past
  718. exist
    have a presence
  719. protect
    shield from danger, injury, destruction, or damage
  720. support
    the act of bearing the weight of or strengthening
  721. shape
    a perceptual structure
  722. atmosphere
    the envelope of gases surrounding any celestial body
  723. attached
    being joined in close association
  724. granted
    acknowledged as a supposition
  725. bold
    fearless and daring
  726. tower
    a structure taller than its diameter
  727. accident
    an unfortunate mishap
  728. affected
    influenced
  729. skill
    an ability that has been acquired by training
  730. territory
    a region marked off for administrative or other purposes
  731. benefit
    something that aids or promotes well-being
  732. require
    have need of
  733. sacrifice
    the act of killing in order to appease a deity
  734. research
    a seeking for knowledge
  735. period
    an amount of time
  736. attitude
    a complex mental state involving beliefs and feelings
  737. sum
    a quantity obtained by the addition of a group of numbers
  738. request
    express the need or desire for; ask for
  739. eager
    having or showing keen interest or intense desire
  740. separate
    standing apart; not attached to or supported by anything
  741. machine
    a mechanical or electrical device that transmits energy
  742. rare
    especially good, remarkable, or superlative
  743. brief
    of short duration or distance
  744. supreme
    greatest in status or authority or power
  745. future
    the time yet to come
  746. practical
    guided by experience and observation rather than theory
  747. effect
    a phenomenon that is caused by some previous phenomenon
  748. region
    the extended spatial location of something
  749. vessel
    an object used as a container, especially for liquids
  750. bent
    stooped (used of the back and knees)
  751. principal
    main or most important
  752. method
    a way of doing something, especially a systematic way
  753. gentle
    soft and mild; not harsh or stern or severe
  754. nation
    a politically organized body of people under a government
  755. brain
    the organ that is the center of the nervous system
  756. physical
    involving the body as distinguished from the mind or spirit
  757. supply
    circulate or distribute or equip with
  758. sight
    the ability to see; the visual faculty
  759. character
    a property that defines the individual nature of something
  760. established
    brought about or set up or accepted
  761. title
    the name of a work of art or literary composition
  762. narrow
    not wide
  763. curious
    eager to investigate and learn or learn more
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