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陈琦 要你命三千《GRE核心词汇考法精析》 3018词
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  1. abandon
    forsake; leave behind
  2. abase
    cause to feel shame
  3. abash
    cause to be embarrassed
  4. abate
    become less in amount or intensity
  5. abbreviate
    shorten
  6. abdicate
    give up power, duties, or obligations
  7. aberrant
    markedly different from an accepted norm
  8. abet
    assist or encourage, usually in some wrongdoing
  9. abeyance
    temporary cessation or suspension
  10. abhor
    feel hatred or disgust toward
  11. abiding
    unceasing
  12. abject
    of the most contemptible kind
  13. abjure
    formally reject or disavow a formerly held belief
  14. abnegate
    deny or renounce
  15. abominate
    find repugnant
  16. aboveboard
    without concealment or deception; honest
  17. abrade
    rub hard or scrub
  18. abridge
    lessen, diminish, or curtail
  19. abrogate
    revoke formally
  20. abscission
    the act of cutting something off
  21. abscond
    run away, often taking something or somebody along
  22. absolute
    perfect or complete or pure
  23. absolve
    grant remission of a sin to
  24. abstain
    refrain from doing, consuming, or partaking in something
  25. abstemious
    marked by temperance in indulgence
  26. abstract
    existing only in the mind
  27. abstruse
    difficult to understand
  28. absurd
    inconsistent with reason or logic or common sense
  29. abundant
    present in great quantity
  30. abuse
    cruel or inhumane treatment
  31. abut
    lie adjacent to another or share a boundary
  32. abysmal
    exceptionally bad or displeasing
  33. accede
    yield to another's wish or opinion
  34. accelerate
    move faster
  35. accessible
    capable of being reached
  36. accessory
    a supplementary component that improves capability
  37. accidental
    happening by chance or unexpectedly or unintentionally
  38. acclimate
    get used to a certain environment
  39. accolade
    a tangible symbol signifying approval or distinction
  40. accommodate
    have room for; hold without crowding
  41. accost
    approach and speak to someone aggressively or insistently
  42. accrete
    grow, accumulate, or fuse together
  43. accumulate
    get or gather together
  44. acerbic
    sour or bitter in taste
  45. achromatic
    having no hue
  46. acme
    the highest point of something
  47. acquiesce
    agree or express agreement
  48. acquisition
    something gained
  49. acre
    a unit of area used in English-speaking countries
  50. acrid
    strong and sharp, as a taste or smell
  51. acrimonious
    marked by strong resentment or cynicism
  52. acumen
    shrewdness shown by keen insight
  53. acute
    ending in a sharp point
  54. adamant
    very hard native crystalline carbon valued as a gem
  55. adapt
    make fit for, or change to suit a new purpose
  56. addendum
    textual matter that is appended to the end of a publication
  57. addict
    to cause to become dependent
  58. adhere
    stick to firmly
  59. adjourn
    close at the end of a session
  60. adjunct
    something added to another thing but not essential to it
  61. ad-lib
    perform without preparation
  62. admonish
    scold or reprimand; take to task
  63. adore
    love intensely
  64. adulate
    flatter in an obsequious manner
  65. adulterate
    make impure by adding a foreign or inferior substance
  66. adumbrate
    describe roughly or give the main points or summary of
  67. adventitious
    associated by chance and not an integral part
  68. adversary
    someone who offers opposition
  69. advert
    a public promotion of some product or service
  70. advertise
    make publicity for; try to sell
  71. advocate
    a person who pleads for a person, cause, or idea
  72. aesthetic
    characterized by an appreciation of beauty or good taste
  73. affable
    diffusing warmth and friendliness
  74. affection
    a positive feeling of liking
  75. affidavit
    written declaration made under oath
  76. affinity
    a natural attraction or feeling of kinship
  77. affluent
    having an abundant supply of money or possessions of value
  78. agenda
    a list of matters to be taken up, as at a meeting
  79. aggrandize
    embellish; increase the scope, power, or importance of
  80. aggravate
    make worse
  81. aggregate
    a sum total of many heterogeneous things taken together
  82. aggressive
    characteristic of an enemy or one eager to fight
  83. aggrieve
    cause to feel distress
  84. agitate
    move or cause to move back and forth
  85. agog
    highly excited
  86. agonize
    suffer anguish
  87. agrarian
    relating to rural matters
  88. airtight
    completely sealed so as to prevent gas from moving in or out
  89. alacrity
    liveliness and eagerness
  90. albino
    a person who lacks pigment and has pale skin, white hair, and pink eyes
  91. alchemy
    a pseudoscientific forerunner of chemistry in medieval times
  92. alibi
    proof that someone accused of a crime could not have done it
  93. alienate
    arouse hostility or indifference in
  94. align
    arrange so as to be parallel or straight
  95. allay
    lessen the intensity of or calm
  96. allegiance
    the act of binding yourself to a course of action
  97. alleviate
    provide physical relief, as from pain
  98. alliterate
    use alliteration as a form of poetry
  99. allude
    make an indirect reference to
  100. allure
    the power to entice or attract
  101. ally
    a friendly nation
  102. aloft
    at or on or to the masthead or upper rigging of a ship
  103. aloof
    distant, cold, or detached in manner
  104. alphabetical
    arranged in order according to the alphabet
  105. altruism
    the quality of unselfish concern for the welfare of others
  106. amalgamate
    bring or combine together or with something else
  107. ambiguous
    having more than one possible meaning
  108. amble
    walk leisurely
  109. ambrosial
    worthy of the gods
  110. ameliorate
    make better
  111. amenable
    disposed or willing to comply
  112. amenity
    something that provides value, pleasure, or convenience
  113. amiable
    diffusing warmth and friendliness
  114. amicable
    characterized by friendship and good will
  115. amity
    a state of friendship and cordiality
  116. amorphous
    having no definite form or distinct shape
  117. amulet
    a trinket thought to be a magical protection against evil
  118. analgesic
    capable of relieving pain
  119. anarchist
    an advocate of the abolition of governments
  120. anathema
    a formal ecclesiastical curse accompanied by excommunication
  121. ancillary
    furnishing added support
  122. anecdote
    short account of an incident
  123. anemic
    relating to or having a deficiency of red blood cells
  124. anesthetic
    a drug that causes temporary loss of bodily sensations
  125. animate
    make lively
  126. animus
    a feeling of ill will arousing active hostility
  127. annals
    a chronological account of events in successive years
  128. annoy
    disturb, especially by minor irritations
  129. annul
    cancel officially
  130. anomalous
    deviating from the general or common order or type
  131. anonymous
    having no known name or identity or known source
  132. antagonize
    provoke the hostility of
  133. antediluvian
    of or relating to the period before the biblical flood
  134. anterior
    of or near the head end or toward the front plane of a body
  135. anthology
    a collection of selected literary passages
  136. antic
    ludicrously odd
  137. antidote
    a remedy that stops or controls the effects of a poison
  138. apathy
    an absence of emotion or enthusiasm
  139. aphorism
    a short pithy instructive saying
  140. apocalyptic
    of or relating to a catastrophe
  141. apocryphal
    being of questionable authenticity
  142. apophasis
    mentioning something by saying it will not be mentioned
  143. apoplectic
    marked by extreme anger
  144. apostasy
    rejection of religious beliefs, political party, or cause
  145. apostrophe
    a mark used to indicate the omission of one or more letters
  146. apothecary
    a health professional who prepares and dispenses drugs
  147. appall
    strike with disgust or revulsion
  148. apparel
    clothing in general
  149. appeal
    earnest or urgent request
  150. appealing
    able to attract interest or draw favorable attention
  151. appellation
    identifying words by which someone or something is called
  152. applause
    a demonstration of approval by clapping the hands together
  153. apposite
    being of striking appropriateness and pertinence
  154. appreciable
    enough to be estimated or measured
  155. apprehension
    fearful expectation or anticipation
  156. apprise
    inform somebody of something
  157. approbation
    official acceptance or agreement
  158. appropriate
    suitable for a particular person, place, or situation
  159. apron
    a garment tied about the waist and worn to protect clothing
  160. apropos
    of a suitable, fitting, or pertinent nature
  161. apt
    being of striking appropriateness and relevance
  162. aquatic
    operating or living or growing in water
  163. arbor
    a framework that supports climbing plants
  164. arboreal
    of or relating to or formed by trees
  165. archaic
    so extremely old as seeming to belong to an earlier period
  166. archetype
    something that serves as a model
  167. archipelago
    a group of many islands in a large body of water
  168. archive
    a depository containing historical records and documents
  169. ardor
    feelings of great warmth and intensity
  170. arduous
    characterized by effort to the point of exhaustion
  171. argot
    a characteristic language of a particular group
  172. arrest
    take into custody
  173. arresting
    commanding attention
  174. arrhythmic
    lacking a steady beat or accent
  175. arrogance
    overbearing pride evidenced by a superior manner
  176. articulate
    express or state clearly
  177. artifacts
  178. ascendant
    tending or directed upward
  179. ascetic
    someone who practices self denial as a spiritual discipline
  180. askew
    turned or twisted to one side
  181. aspect
    a characteristic to be considered
  182. asperity
    harshness of manner
  183. aspersion
    a disparaging remark
  184. aspirant
    an ambitious young person
  185. assent
    agree or express agreement
  186. assert
    declare or affirm solemnly and formally as true
  187. assertive
    aggressively self-assured
  188. assess
    estimate the nature, quality, ability or significance of
  189. assiduous
    marked by care and persistent effort
  190. assuage
    provide physical relief, as from pain
  191. astounding
    bewildering or striking dumb with wonder
  192. astringent
    tending to draw together or constrict soft organic tissue
  193. astrology
    divination by the positions of the planets and sun and moon
  194. astute
    marked by practical hardheaded intelligence
  195. asunder
    into parts or pieces
  196. asylum
    a shelter from danger or hardship
  197. asymmetrical
    characterized by an imbalance in spatial arrangement
  198. atone
    turn away from sin or do penitence
  199. atrocious
    shockingly brutal or cruel
  200. attenuate
    become weaker, in strength, value, or magnitude
  201. audacious
    disposed to venture or take risks
  202. audition
    perform in order to get a role
  203. augur
    predict from an omen
  204. authentic
    not counterfeit or copied
  205. authority
    the power or right to give orders or make decisions
  206. autocracy
    a theory favoring unlimited authority by an individual
  207. autonomy
    political independence
  208. avarice
    reprehensible acquisitiveness; insatiable desire for wealth
  209. aver
    declare or affirm solemnly and formally as true
  210. aversion
    a feeling of intense dislike
  211. avid
    marked by active interest and enthusiasm
  212. avulse
    separate by avulsion
  213. awash
    covered with water
  214. awe
    an overwhelming feeling of wonder or admiration
  215. awkward
    lacking grace or skill in manner or movement or performance
  216. awl
    a pointed tool for marking surfaces or for punching holes
  217. awning
    a canvas canopy to shelter people or things from rain or sun
  218. awry
    turned or twisted to one side
  219. axiomatic
    evident without proof or argument
  220. babble
    utter meaningless sounds
  221. backhanded
    (of racket strokes) made across the body with back of hand facing direction of stroke
  222. bacteria
    single-celled organisms that can cause disease
  223. badge
    an emblem that signifies your status
  224. badger
    sturdy carnivorous burrowing mammal with strong claws
  225. badinage
    frivolous banter
  226. bait
    something used to lure fish or other animals
  227. bale
    a large bundle bound for storage or transport
  228. baleful
    threatening or foreshadowing evil or tragic developments
  229. balk
    refuse to proceed or comply
  230. balky
    stopping short and refusing to go on
  231. ballad
    a narrative poem of popular origin
  232. ballast
    any heavy material used to stabilize a ship or airship
  233. ballet
    a theatrical performance of a story by trained dancers
  234. balloon
    a small thin inflatable rubber bag
  235. balm
    preparation applied externally as a remedy or for soothing
  236. banal
    repeated too often; overfamiliar through overuse
  237. bane
    something causing misery or death
  238. banish
    expel, as if by official decree
  239. banister
    a railing at the side of a staircase or balcony
  240. banter
    light teasing repartee
  241. barb
    a point facing the main point making an arrowhead or spear
  242. barbarous
    able or disposed to inflict pain or suffering
  243. barefaced
    with no effort to conceal
  244. bargain
    an agreement between parties fixing obligations of each
  245. baroque
    relating to an elaborately ornamented style of art and music
  246. barrage
    the heavy fire of artillery to saturate an area
  247. barren
    completely wanting or lacking
  248. barricade
    a barrier to impede the advance of an enemy
  249. barter
    exchange goods without involving money
  250. baseboard
    a molding covering the joint formed by a wall and the floor
  251. batch
    a collection of things or persons to be handled together
  252. bathetic
    very sentimental or emotional
  253. bawdy
    humorously vulgar
  254. bedeck
    decorate
  255. belabor
    beat soundly
  256. beleaguer
    annoy persistently
  257. belie
    be in contradiction with
  258. bellwether
    someone who assumes leadership of a movement or activity
  259. beneficent
    doing or producing good
  260. benign
    kind in disposition or manner
  261. berate
    censure severely or angrily
  262. beseech
    ask for or request earnestly
  263. besmirch
    smear so as to make dirty or stained
  264. bibliography
    a list of writings with time and place of publication
  265. bifurcate
    split or divide into two
  266. bigot
    a prejudiced person who is intolerant of differing opinions
  267. bland
    lacking taste or flavor or tang
  268. blandishment
    flattery intended to persuade
  269. blasé
  270. blast
    a sudden, loud sound
  271. blatant
    without any attempt at concealment; completely obvious
  272. blazon
    the official symbols of a family, state, etc.
  273. blemish
    a mark or flaw that spoils the appearance of something
  274. blight
    any plant disease resulting in withering without rotting
  275. bliss
    a state of extreme happiness
  276. blithe
    carefree and happy and lighthearted
  277. blueprint
    something intended as a guide for making something else
  278. blunder
    an embarrassing mistake
  279. blunt
    not sharp (used of a knife or other blade)
  280. blur
    confuse or make unclear
  281. blurb
    a promotional statement, as on the dust jacket of a book
  282. blurt
    utter impulsively
  283. bluster
    be gusty, as of wind
  284. bodyguard
    someone who escorts and protects a prominent person
  285. boggle
    overcome with amazement
  286. boisterous
    marked by exuberance and high spirits
  287. bolster
    support and strengthen
  288. bombast
    pompous or pretentious talk or writing
  289. bonhomie
    a disposition to be friendly and approachable
  290. boo
    show displeasure, as after a performance or speech
  291. boon
    something that is desirable, favorable, or beneficial
  292. boor
    a crude uncouth ill-bred person lacking refinement
  293. bootless
    unproductive of success
  294. bound
    confined by bonds
  295. bouquet
    an arrangement of flowers that is usually given as a present
  296. boycott
    refusal to have commercial dealings with some organization
  297. bracing
    refreshing or invigorating
  298. bracket
    either of two punctuation marks used to enclose text
  299. braid
    make by interlacing
  300. brake
    a restraint used to slow or stop a vehicle
  301. brash
    offensively bold
  302. brassy
    resembling or containing an alloy of zinc and copper
  303. brattish
    (used of an ill-mannered child) impolitely unruly
  304. bravado
    a swaggering show of courage
  305. bravura
    brilliant and showy technical skill
  306. brazen
    not held back by conventional ideas of behavior
  307. breach
    an opening, especially a gap in a dike or fortification
  308. breezeway
  309. brevity
    the attribute of being short or fleeting
  310. bribe
    payment made to corrupt a person in a position of trust
  311. bridle
    headgear for a horse
  312. brisk
    quick and energetic
  313. bristle
    a stiff hair
  314. brittle
    having little elasticity
  315. broach
    bring up a topic for discussion
  316. bromide
    a trite or obvious remark
  317. brook
    a natural stream of water smaller than a river
  318. browbeat
    discourage or frighten with threats or a domineering manner
  319. bruit
    tell or spread rumors
  320. buck
    mature male of certain mammals, especially deer or antelope
  321. budge
    move very slightly
  322. buffoon
    a person who amuses others by ridiculous behavior
  323. bulge
    swell or protrude outwards
  324. bully
    discourage or frighten with threats or a domineering manner
  325. bumptious
    offensively self-assertive
  326. bungle
    make a mess of, destroy, or ruin
  327. buoy
    an anchored float that marks locations in a body of water
  328. buoyant
    tending to float on a liquid or rise in air or gas
  329. burgeon
    grow and flourish
  330. burlesque
    a theatrical entertainment of broad and earthy humor
  331. burnish
    polish and make shiny
  332. butter
    a solid yellow food made from cream
  333. buttress
    a support usually of stone or brick
  334. byline
  335. byzantine
  336. cache
    a hidden storage space
  337. cacophony
    loud confusing disagreeable sounds
  338. cadge
    obtain or seek to obtain by wheedling
  339. cajole
    influence or urge by gentle urging, caressing, or flattering
  340. calcify
    become impregnated with calcium salts
  341. calibrate
    make fine adjustments for optimal measuring
  342. calligraphy
    beautiful handwriting
  343. callous
    emotionally hardened
  344. callow
    young and inexperienced
  345. callus
    a skin area that is thick or hard from continual pressure
  346. calorie
    unit of heat raising 1 gram of water by 1 degree centigrade
  347. calumniate
    charge falsely or with malicious intent
  348. camaraderie
    the quality of affording easy familiarity and sociability
  349. cameo
    engraving or carving in low relief on a stone
  350. camouflage
    an outward semblance misrepresenting the nature of something
  351. canard
    a deliberately misleading fabrication
  352. candor
    the quality of being honest and straightforward
  353. canon
    a collection of books accepted as holy scripture
  354. canopy
    a covering (usually of cloth) that shelters an area
  355. canvas
    a heavy, closely woven fabric
  356. canvass
    get opinions by asking specific questions
  357. canyon
    a ravine formed by a river in an area with little rainfall
  358. capitulate
    surrender under agreed conditions
  359. caprice
    a sudden desire
  360. captivate
    attract; cause to be enamored
  361. caret
    a mark used to indicate an insertion into a text
  362. careworn
    showing the effects of overwork or suffering
  363. cardinal
    a vivid red color
  364. caricature
    a representation of a person exaggerated for comic effect
  365. carnal
    of or relating to the body or flesh
  366. carouse
    celebrate or enjoy something in a noisy or wild way
  367. carp
    any of various freshwater fish of the family Cyprinidae
  368. cartographer
    a person who makes maps
  369. carve
    engrave or cut by chipping away at a surface
  370. cast
    put or send forth
  371. castigate
    inflict severe punishment on
  372. catalyze
    spark or trigger a rapid change
  373. catastrophe
    a sudden violent change in the earth's surface
  374. categorical
    relating to or included in a class or classes
  375. catholic
    comprehensive or broad-minded in tastes and interests
  376. caustic
    capable of destroying or eating away by chemical action
  377. caveat
    a warning against certain acts
  378. cavern
    a large cave or a large chamber in a cave
  379. cavil
    raise trivial objections
  380. cavort
    play boisterously
  381. cede
    give over
  382. cement
    a building material that is a powder made of a mixture of calcined limestone and clay; used with water and sand or gravel to make concrete and mortar
  383. censor
    a person authorized to suppress unacceptable material
  384. censorious
    harshly critical or expressing censure
  385. censure
    harsh criticism or disapproval
  386. census
    a periodic count of the population
  387. cessation
    a stopping
  388. chaff
    material consisting of seed coverings and pieces of stem
  389. chagrin
    strong feelings of embarrassment
  390. chameleon
    lizard of Africa and Madagascar able to change skin color
  391. champion
    someone who has won first place in a competition
  392. chaos
    formless state of matter before the creation of the cosmos
  393. charade
    a word acted out in an episode of a game
  394. charlatan
    a flamboyant deceiver
  395. chary
    characterized by great caution
  396. chase
    go after with the intent to catch
  397. chasm
    a deep opening in the earth's surface
  398. chauvinistic
    fanatically patriotic
  399. check
    examine to determine accuracy or quality
  400. chef
    a professional cook
  401. cherubic
    having a sweet nature befitting an angel
  402. chevron
    a V-shaped figure or design
  403. chiaroscuro
    the arrangement or interplay of light and dark in an artwork
  404. chicanery
    the use of tricks to deceive someone
  405. chide
    scold or reprimand severely or angrily
  406. choleric
    characterized by anger
  407. choir
    a chorus that sings as part of a religious ceremony
  408. chord
    a combination of three or more notes that blend harmoniously
  409. choreography
    a series of dance steps and movements for stage performances
  410. chorus
    actors who comment on the action in a classical Greek play
  411. chromatic
    being, having, or characterized by color
  412. chronic
    long-lasting or characterized by long suffering
  413. chuckle
    a soft partly suppressed laugh
  414. churl
    a crude or uncouth person lacking culture or refinement
  415. cineast
  416. cipher
    a secret method of writing
  417. circuitous
    deviating from a straight course
  418. circular
    having a circular shape
  419. circumference
    the length of the closed curve of a circle
  420. circumlocution
    an indirect way of expressing something
  421. circumscribe
    draw a geometric figure around another figure
  422. circumspect
    careful to consider potential consequences and avoid risk
  423. circumvent
    surround so as to force to give up
  424. cistern
    a sac or cavity containing fluid
  425. civility
    the act of showing regard for others
  426. claim
    assert or affirm strongly
  427. clandestine
    conducted with or marked by hidden aims or methods
  428. clarion
    loud and clear
  429. clarity
    the quality of being coherent and easily understood
  430. clasp
    hold firmly and tightly
  431. cleft
    a long narrow opening
  432. clement
    (of weather or climate) mild
  433. cliche
    a trite or obvious remark
  434. clique
    an exclusive circle of people with a common purpose
  435. clog
    any object that acts as a hindrance or obstruction
  436. clot
    a lump of material formed from the content of a liquid
  437. cloture
    a rule for limiting or ending debate in a deliberative body
  438. cloudburst
    a heavy rain
  439. clout
    (boxing) a blow with the fist
  440. cloying
    overly sweet
  441. clumsy
    lacking grace in movement or posture
  442. coagulant
    an agent that produces coagulation
  443. coalesce
    fuse or cause to come together
  444. coax
    influence or persuade by gentle and persistent urging
  445. coda
    the closing section of a musical composition
  446. coerce
    cause to do through pressure or necessity
  447. coeval
    of the same period
  448. cogent
    powerfully persuasive
  449. cognizant
    having or showing knowledge or understanding or realization
  450. colander
    bowl-shaped strainer used to wash or drain foods
  451. collapse
    break down, literally or metaphorically
  452. collude
    act in unison and in secret towards a deceitful purpose
  453. colonnade
    structure consisting of a row of evenly spaced columns
  454. colossal
    so great in size or force or extent as to elicit awe
  455. coltish
    given to merry frolicking
  456. coma
    a state of deep and often prolonged unconsciousness
  457. combustible
    capable of igniting and burning
  458. comely
    according with custom or propriety
  459. comity
    a state or atmosphere of harmony or mutual civility
  460. commencement
    the act of starting something
  461. commend
    present as worthy of regard, kindness, or confidence
  462. commensurate
    corresponding in size or degree or extent
  463. commercial
    connected with or engaged in the exchange of goods
  464. commingle
    mix or blend
  465. commitment
    the act of binding yourself to a course of action
  466. committed
    bound or obligated, as under a pledge to a cause or action
  467. commodious
    large and roomy
  468. commonsensical
    exhibiting native good judgment
  469. commotion
    a disorderly outburst or tumult
  470. compendium
    a publication containing a variety of works
  471. complacency
    the feeling you have when you are satisfied with yourself
  472. complaisance
    a tendency to try to please or yield to the will of others
  473. compliant
    disposed to act in accordance with someone's wishes
  474. compliment
    a remark expressing praise and admiration
  475. comply
    act in accordance with someone's rules, commands, or wishes
  476. composed
    serenely self-possessed and free from agitation
  477. compound
    a whole formed by a union of two or more elements or parts
  478. compress
    squeeze or push together
  479. compromise
    an accommodation in which both sides make concessions
  480. compunction
    a feeling of deep regret, usually for some misdeed
  481. concatenate
    add by linking or joining so as to form a chain or series
  482. concave
    curving inward
  483. conceal
    prevent from being seen or discovered
  484. concede
    give over
  485. concentrate
    make denser, stronger, or purer
  486. concerted
    involving the joint activity of two or more
  487. conciliate
    gain the good will of or cause to be more favorably inclined
  488. concise
    expressing much in few words
  489. concord
    a harmonious state of things and of their properties
  490. concur
    happen simultaneously
  491. condescending
    characteristic of those who treat others with arrogance
  492. condign
    fitting or appropriate and deserved
  493. condole
    express one's sympathy on the occasion of someone's death
  494. condone
    excuse, overlook, or make allowances for
  495. conducive
    tending to bring about; being partly responsible for
  496. conductor
    the person who leads a musical group
  497. confident
    having or marked by assurance
  498. confine
    place limits on
  499. confluence
    a place where things merge or flow together
  500. confront
    oppose, as in hostility or a competition
  501. confound
    be confusing or perplexing to
  502. congeal
    solidify, thicken, or come together
  503. congenial
    suitable to your needs
  504. congruent
    corresponding in character or kind
  505. conjecture
    believe especially on uncertain or tentative grounds
  506. connive
    form intrigues (for) in an underhand manner
  507. connoisseur
    an expert able to appreciate a field
  508. conscientious
    characterized by extreme care and great effort
  509. consensus
    agreement in the judgment reached by a group as a whole
  510. consequence
    a phenomenon that is caused by some previous phenomenon
  511. conservative
    resistant to change
  512. conservatory
    a schoolhouse with special facilities for fine arts
  513. conserve
    keep in safety and protect from harm, loss, or destruction
  514. considerable
    large in number, amount, extent, or degree
  515. console
    give moral or emotional strength to
  516. consolidate
    form into a solid mass or whole
  517. consonant
    a speech sound that is not a vowel
  518. conspicuous
    obvious to the eye or mind
  519. conspiracy
    a plot to carry out some harmful or illegal act
  520. constitute
    form or compose
  521. constrain
    hold back
  522. constringe
    become tight or as if tight
  523. construct
    make by combining materials and parts
  524. consummate
    having or revealing supreme mastery or skill
  525. contagious
    (of disease) capable of being spread by infection
  526. contaminate
    make impure
  527. content
    satisfied or showing satisfaction with things as they are
  528. contentious
    showing an inclination to disagree
  529. contiguous
    having a common boundary or edge
  530. contort
    twist and press out of shape
  531. contract
    a binding agreement that is enforceable by law
  532. contravene
    go against, as of rules and laws
  533. contrite
    feeling or expressing pain or sorrow
  534. contumacious
    willfully obstinate; stubbornly disobedient
  535. conundrum
    a difficult problem
  536. convalesce
    get over an illness or shock
  537. convenience
    the quality of being useful
  538. convention
    the act of meeting formally
  539. convergent
    tending to come together from different directions
  540. conversant
    well informed about or knowing thoroughly
  541. convert
    change the nature, purpose, or function of something
  542. convex
    curving or bulging outward
  543. convey
    transmit or serve as the medium for transmission
  544. conviction
    an unshakable belief in something without need for proof
  545. convoke
    call together
  546. convoluted
    highly complex or intricate
  547. convulsion
    a violent uncontrollable contraction of muscles
  548. coop
    an enclosure made of wire or metal bars in which birds or animals can be kept
  549. copious
    large in number or quantity
  550. coquette
    talk or behave amorously, without serious intentions
  551. cord
    a line made of twisted fibers or threads
  552. cordon
    a series of sentinels or posts enclosing some place or thing
  553. cornucopia
    a horn filled with fruit and grain symbolizing prosperity
  554. corona
    one or more circles of light seen around a luminous object
  555. coronation
    the ceremony of installing a new monarch
  556. corporeal
    having material or physical form or substance
  557. corroborate
    give evidence for
  558. corrosive
    capable of destroying or eating away by chemical action
  559. corrugated
    shaped into alternating parallel grooves and ridges
  560. cosmopolitan
    composed of people from many parts of the world
  561. cosset
    treat with excessive indulgence
  562. countenance
    the appearance conveyed by a person's face
  563. counterfeit
    not genuine; imitating something superior
  564. countermand
    cancel officially
  565. court
    an assembly to conduct judicial business
  566. coven
    an assembly of witches; usually 13 witches
  567. covert
    secret or hidden
  568. covetous
    immoderately desirous of acquiring something
  569. cow
    female of domestic cattle
  570. cowardice
    the trait of lacking courage
  571. cower
    crouch or curl up
  572. cozen
    be dishonest with
  573. cramped
    small, constricted, and uncomfortable
  574. crass
    so unrefined as to be offensive or insensitive
  575. crave
    have an appetite or great desire for
  576. craven
    lacking even the rudiments of courage; abjectly fearful
  577. crease
    an angular indentation made by folding
  578. credence
    the mental attitude that something is believable
  579. credulous
    showing a lack of judgment or experience
  580. creek
    a natural stream of water smaller than a river
  581. creep
    move slowly
  582. crescendo
    a gradual increase in loudness
  583. crest
    the top or extreme point of something
  584. crestfallen
    brought low in spirit
  585. cronyism
    favoritism shown to friends and associates
  586. crook
    a long staff with one end being hook shaped
  587. croon
    sing softly
  588. crouch
    the act of bending low with the limbs close to the body
  589. crucial
    of extreme importance; vital to the resolution of a crisis
  590. crumple
    gather something into small wrinkles or folds
  591. crutch
    a staff that fits under the armpit and supports body weight
  592. crux
    the most important point
  593. cryptic
    having a secret or hidden meaning
  594. cuisine
    the manner of preparing food or the food so prepared
  595. culpable
    deserving blame or censure as being wrong or injurious
  596. cultivate
    adapt something wild to the environment
  597. cumbersome
    difficult to handle or use, especially because of size or weight
  598. cunning
    showing inventiveness and skill
  599. curator
    the custodian of a collection, as a museum or library
  600. curmudgeon
    an irascible, cantankerous person full of stubborn ideas
  601. curriculum
    an integrated course of academic studies
  602. cursory
    hasty and without attention to detail; not thorough
  603. curt
    brief and to the point
  604. curtail
    terminate or abbreviate before its intended or proper end
  605. cynic
    someone who is critical of the motives of others
  606. dabble
    bob under so as to feed off the bottom of a body of water
  607. daft
    foolish or mentally irregular
  608. daguerreotype
    an early type of photograph produced on a silver plate
  609. dais
    a platform raised above the surrounding level
  610. dally
    behave carelessly or indifferently
  611. damper
    a depressing restraint
  612. dandy
    very good
  613. dank
    unpleasantly cool and humid
  614. dapper
    marked by up-to-dateness in dress and manners
  615. dappled
    having spots or patches of color
  616. daredevil
    a person who enjoys recklessly dangerous activities
  617. dart
    a sudden quick movement
  618. daunt
    cause to lose courage
  619. dawdle
    hang or fall in movement, progress, development, etc.
  620. deadpan
    deliberately impassive in manner
  621. dearth
    an insufficient quantity or number
  622. debacle
    a sudden and complete disaster
  623. debark
    exit from a vehicle, especially a boat
  624. debase
    make impure by adding a foreign or inferior substance
  625. debilitate
    make weak
  626. debris
    the remains of something that has been destroyed
  627. debunk
    expose while ridiculing
  628. debut
    the act of beginning something new
  629. decant
    pour out
  630. decibel
    a unit of sound intensity
  631. decipher
    convert something hidden or secretive into ordinary language
  632. decode
    convert something hidden or secretive into ordinary language
  633. decorum
    propriety in manners and conduct
  634. decrepit
    worn and broken down by hard use
  635. default
    an option that is selected automatically
  636. defer
    yield to another's wish or opinion
  637. deference
    courteous regard for people's feelings
  638. deficiency
    lack of an adequate quantity or number
  639. defile
    make dirty or spotty
  640. defoliant
    a chemical that is sprayed on plants and causes their leaves to fall off
  641. deforest
    remove the trees from
  642. deft
    skillful in physical movements; especially of the hands
  643. defuse
    remove the triggering device from
  644. defy
    resist or confront with resistance
  645. dehydrate
    remove water from
  646. deify
    exalt to the position of a God
  647. deject
    cause to feel dispirited, sad, or downhearted
  648. deleterious
    harmful to living things
  649. deliberate
    carefully thought out in advance
  650. delicacy
    the quality of being exquisitely fine in appearance
  651. delirium
    a usually brief state of excitement and mental confusion
  652. delusion
    a mistaken or unfounded opinion or idea
  653. deluge
    a heavy rain
  654. delve
    turn up, loosen, or remove earth
  655. demagogue
    a leader who seeks support by appealing to popular passions
  656. demanding
    requiring more than usually expected or thought due
  657. demolition
    the act of destroying completely
  658. demonstrate
    give an exhibition of to an interested audience
  659. demoralize
    lower someone's spirits; make downhearted
  660. demotic
    of or for the common people
  661. demur
    politely refuse or take exception to
  662. denigrate
    attack the good name and reputation of someone
  663. denouement
    the outcome of a complex sequence of events
  664. denounce
    speak out against
  665. dent
    an impression in a surface (as made by a blow)
  666. denude
    make bare or strip of a covering
  667. deplete
    use up, as resources or materials
  668. deplore
    express strong disapproval of
  669. deploy
    place troops or weapons in battle formation
  670. deportation
    the expulsion of a non-citizen from a country
  671. depose
    force to leave an office
  672. deposit
    the act of putting something somewhere
  673. depravity
    moral perversion; impairment of virtue and moral principles
  674. deprecate
    express strong disapproval of; deplore
  675. depreciate
    decline in value
  676. depressant
    a drug that reduces excitability and calms a person
  677. depressed
    filled with melancholy and despondency
  678. deprivation
    the disadvantage that results from losing something
  679. deracinate
    pull up by or as if by the roots
  680. derelict
    a person without a home, job, or property
  681. deride
    treat or speak of with contempt
  682. derivative
    a compound obtained from another compound
  683. descend
    move downward and lower, but not necessarily all the way
  684. descendant
    a person considered as coming from some ancestor or race
  685. desecrate
    violate the sacred character of a place or language
  686. desiccate
    lacking vitality or spirit; lifeless
  687. designate
    design or destine
  688. despicable
    morally reprehensible
  689. despise
    look down on with disdain or disgust
  690. despotic
    having the characteristics of a tyrannical ruler
  691. dessert
    a dish served as the last course of a meal
  692. desultory
    marked by lack of definite plan, purpose, or enthusiasm
  693. detach
    cause to become separated
  694. detain
    cause to be slowed down or delayed
  695. deter
    turn away from as by fear or persuasion
  696. deterioration
    the process of changing to an inferior state
  697. detour
    a roundabout road or route
  698. detoxification
    treatment for poisoning by neutralizing the toxic properties
  699. detract
    take away a part from; diminish
  700. detritus
    loose material that is worn away from rocks
  701. devoted
    zealous in allegiance or affection
  702. devout
    deeply religious
  703. dew
    water that has condensed on a cool surface overnight
  704. dexterous
    skillful in physical movements; especially of the hands
  705. diabolic
    showing cunning or ingenuity or wickedness
  706. diaphanous
    so thin as to transmit light
  707. diatribe
    thunderous verbal attack
  708. didactic
    instructive, especially excessively
  709. die
    lose all bodily functions necessary to sustain life
  710. diehard
    one who adheres to traditional views
  711. diffident
    showing modest reserve
  712. diffuse
    spread out; not concentrated in one place
  713. digit
    a finger or toe, or a corresponding body part
  714. digress
    wander from a direct or straight course
  715. dilapidate
    fall into decay or ruin
  716. dilate
    become wider
  717. dilatory
    wasting time
  718. dilettante
    an amateur engaging in an activity without serious intention
  719. diligent
    quietly and steadily persevering in detail or exactness
  720. dilute
    lessen the strength or flavor of a solution or mixture
  721. dimension
    a construct distinguishing objects or individuals
  722. diminish
    decrease in size, extent, or range
  723. din
    a loud, harsh, or strident noise
  724. dingy
    thickly covered with ingrained dirt or soot
  725. diocesan
    a bishop having jurisdiction over a territory
  726. diplomatic
    relating to negotiation between nations
  727. dire
    fraught with extreme danger; nearly hopeless
  728. dirge
    a song or hymn of mourning as a memorial to a dead person
  729. disabuse
    free somebody from an erroneous belief
  730. disaffected
    discontented as toward authority
  731. disarm
    take away the weapons from; render harmless
  732. disarray
    untidiness, especially of clothing and appearance
  733. disavow
    refuse to acknowledge
  734. discern
    perceive, recognize, or detect
  735. discharge
    remove the unbalanced electricity from
  736. disciple
    one who believes and helps spread the doctrine of another
  737. discombobulate
    cause to be confused emotionally
  738. discomfit
    cause to lose one's composure
  739. discommode
    to cause inconvenience or discomfort to
  740. discompose
    cause to lose one's composure
  741. disconcert
    cause to lose one's composure
  742. discord
    lack of agreement or harmony
  743. discredit
    the state of being held in low esteem
  744. discrepancy
    a difference between conflicting facts or claims or opinions
  745. discrete
    constituting a separate entity or part
  746. discretion
    power of making choices unconstrained by external agencies
  747. discretionary
    having the ability to act according to your own judgment
  748. discriminate
    marked by the ability to see or make fine distinctions
  749. discursive
    tending to cover a wide range of subjects
  750. disdain
    lack of respect accompanied by a feeling of intense dislike
  751. disengage
    release from something that holds fast or entangles
  752. disgorge
    eject the contents of the stomach through the mouth
  753. disgruntle
    put into a bad mood or into bad humour
  754. disguise
    any attire that conceals the wearer's identity
  755. disinclination
    a certain degree of unwillingness
  756. disinfect
    destroy microorganisms or pathogens by cleansing
  757. disjointed
    taken apart at the points of connection
  758. disinter
    dig up for reburial or for medical investigation
  759. disinterested
    unaffected by concern for one's own welfare
  760. disjunctive
    serving or tending to divide or separate
  761. dismantle
    take off or remove
  762. dismay
    the feeling of despair in the face of obstacles
  763. disparage
    express a negative opinion of
  764. disparate
    fundamentally different or distinct in quality or kind
  765. dispassionate
    unaffected by strong emotion or prejudice
  766. dispatch
    the act of sending off something
  767. dispose
    give, sell, or transfer to another
  768. disregard
    lack of attention and due care
  769. dissect
    cut open or cut apart
  770. dissemble
    behave unnaturally or affectedly
  771. disseminate
    cause to become widely known
  772. dissension
    disagreement among those expected to cooperate
  773. dissent
    a difference of opinion
  774. dissipate
    cause to separate and go in different directions
  775. dissolute
    unrestrained by convention or morality
  776. dissolve
    pass into a solution
  777. dissonance
    disagreeable sounds
  778. dissuade
    turn away from by persuasion
  779. distain
  780. distal
    situated farthest from point of attachment or origin, as of a limb or bone
  781. distend
    cause to expand as if by internal pressure
  782. distill
    undergo condensation
  783. distort
    twist and press out of shape
  784. distract
    draw someone's attention away from something
  785. distraught
    deeply agitated especially from emotion
  786. ditty
    a short simple song
  787. diurnal
    having a daily cycle or occurring every day
  788. diverge
    move or draw apart
  789. diversity
    noticeable variety
  790. divert
    turn aside; turn away from
  791. divestiture
    the partial or full sale of a company's division or assets
  792. divulge
    make known to the public information previously kept secret
  793. dodder
    a leafless annual parasitic vine
  794. dodge
    a quick evasive movement
  795. doff
    remove
  796. dogged
    stubbornly unyielding
  797. doggerel
    a comic verse of irregular measure
  798. dogma
    a doctrine or code of beliefs accepted as authoritative
  799. doldrums
    a state of inactivity
  800. dolorous
    showing sorrow
  801. dolt
    a person who is not very bright
  802. domicile
    housing that someone is living in
  803. domination
    power to defeat
  804. don
    a teacher or tutor, especially at Cambridge or Oxford
  805. donor
    a person who makes a gift of money, property, etc.
  806. doodle
    an aimless drawing
  807. dormant
    inactive but capable of becoming active
  808. dour
    showing a brooding ill humor
  809. douse
    wet thoroughly
  810. downplay
    understate the importance or quality of
  811. downpour
    a heavy rain
  812. doyen
    a man who is the senior member of a group
  813. doze
    a light fitful sleep
  814. draconian
  815. drawl
    a slow speech pattern with prolonged vowels
  816. dreary
    lacking in liveliness or charm or surprise
  817. drench
    cover with liquid; pour liquid onto
  818. drivel
    saliva spilling from the mouth
  819. drizzle
    very light rain
  820. droll
    comical in an odd or whimsical manner
  821. drone
    make a monotonous low dull sound
  822. drudgery
    hard, monotonous, routine work
  823. dubious
    fraught with uncertainty or doubt
  824. ductile
    capable of being shaped or bent or drawn out
  825. dulcet
    pleasing to the ear
  826. dullard
    a person who is not very bright or interesting
  827. dune
    a ridge of sand created by the wind
  828. dupe
    fool or hoax
  829. duplicity
    the act of deceiving or acting in bad faith
  830. dwindle
    become smaller or lose substance
  831. dyspeptic
    suffering from indigestion
  832. dyslexia
    impaired ability to learn to read
  833. eaglet
    a young eagle
  834. earnest
    characterized by a firm, sincere belief in one's opinions
  835. earplug
    an earphone that is inserted into the ear canal
  836. earshot
    the range within which a voice can be heard
  837. earsplitting
    loud enough to cause (temporary) hearing loss
  838. easel
    an upright tripod for displaying something
  839. eavesdrop
    listen without the speaker's knowledge
  840. ebullient
    joyously unrestrained
  841. eccentric
    conspicuously or grossly unconventional or unusual
  842. eclat
    brilliant or conspicuous success or effect
  843. eclipse
    the phenomenon when one celestial body obscures another
  844. ecstasy
    a state of elated bliss
  845. ecumenical
    concerned with promoting unity among churches or religions
  846. eddy
    a miniature whirlpool or whirlwind
  847. edible
    suitable for use as food
  848. edifice
    a structure that has a roof and walls
  849. efface
    remove by or as if by rubbing or erasing
  850. effervesce
    become bubbly or frothy or foaming
  851. effete
    excessively self-indulgent, affected, or decadent
  852. effluvium
    a foul-smelling outflow or vapor
  853. effrontery
    audacious behavior that you have no right to
  854. effulgence
    the quality of being bright and sending out rays of light
  855. effusive
    uttered with unrestrained enthusiasm
  856. egalitarian
    favoring social equality
  857. egoism
    concern for your own interests and welfare
  858. elaborate
    marked by complexity and richness of detail
  859. elastic
    capable of resuming shape after stretching or compression
  860. elate
    fill with high spirits
  861. elbow
    hinge joint between the forearm and upper arm and the corresponding joint in the forelimb of a quadruped
  862. eleemosynary
    generous in assistance to the poor
  863. elegy
    a mournful poem; a lament for the dead
  864. elephantine
    of great mass; huge and bulky
  865. elevate
    raise from a lower to a higher position
  866. elicit
    call forth, as an emotion, feeling, or response
  867. ellipsis
    a mark indicating that words have been omitted
  868. elliptical
    rounded like an egg
  869. elucidate
    make clear and comprehensible
  870. emaciate
    grow weak and thin or waste away physically
  871. emancipate
    free from slavery or servitude
  872. embargo
    a government order imposing a trade barrier
  873. embark
    go on board
  874. embarrass
    cause to feel self-conscious
  875. embed
    fix or set securely or deeply
  876. embezzle
    appropriate fraudulently to one's own use
  877. embolden
    give encouragement to
  878. emboss
    raise in a relief
  879. embrace
    squeeze tightly in your arms, usually with fondness
  880. embroider
    decorate with needlework
  881. emigrate
    leave one's country of residence for a new one
  882. eminence
    high status importance owing to marked superiority
  883. emollient
    a substance with a soothing effect when applied to the skin
  884. emulate
    strive to equal or match, especially by imitating
  885. enact
    order by virtue of superior authority; decree
  886. enamel
    any smooth glossy coating that resembles ceramic glaze
  887. encomium
    a formal expression of praise
  888. encompass
    include in scope
  889. encumber
    hold back, impede, or weigh down
  890. endemic
    native to or confined to a certain region
  891. endorse
    approve of
  892. enervate
    weaken physically, mentally, or morally
  893. enfranchise
    grant freedom to, as from slavery or servitude
  894. engender
    call forth
  895. engross
    devote fully to
  896. enigma
    something that baffles understanding and cannot be explained
  897. enlighten
    give spiritual insight to
  898. enmity
    a state of deep-seated ill-will
  899. ennoble
    give a title to someone
  900. ennui
    the feeling of being bored by something tedious
  901. ensemble
    an assemblage of parts considered as forming a whole
  902. ensconce
    fix firmly
  903. ensue
    take place or happen afterward or as a result
  904. entangle
    cause to twist together or be caught in a snarled mass
  905. enthusiasm
    a feeling of excitement
  906. entice
    provoke someone to do something through persuasion
  907. entrance
    something that provides access to get in
  908. entrap
    catch in or as if in a snare
  909. entreat
    ask for or request earnestly
  910. enunciate
    express or state clearly
  911. epaulet
    an ornamental cloth pad worn on the shoulder
  912. ephemeral
    anything short-lived, as an insect that lives only for a day
  913. epic
    a long narrative poem telling of a hero's deeds
  914. epicure
    a person who takes great pleasure in fine food and drink
  915. epidermis
    the outer layer of skin covering the body surface
  916. epigram
    a witty saying
  917. epilogue
    a short speech by an actor at the end of a play
  918. episode
    a happening that is distinctive in a series of events
  919. epistemology
    the philosophical theory of knowledge
  920. epitaph
    an inscription in memory of a buried person
  921. epithet
    descriptive word or phrase
  922. epitome
    a standard or typical example
  923. equable
    not varying
  924. equity
    the quality of being fair, reasonable, or impartial
  925. equivalent
    being essentially comparable to something
  926. equivocate
    be deliberately ambiguous or unclear
  927. erode
    remove soil or rock
  928. errant
    straying from the right course or from accepted standards
  929. erratic
    liable to sudden unpredictable change
  930. erudite
    having or showing profound knowledge
  931. escalate
    increase in extent or intensity
  932. eschew
    avoid and stay away from deliberately
  933. esoteric
    understandable only by an enlightened inner circle
  934. espouse
    choose and follow a theory, idea, policy, etc.
  935. esteem
    the condition of being honored
  936. estimable
    deserving of respect or high regard
  937. estrange
    remove from customary environment or associations
  938. etch
    carve or cut a design or letters into
  939. eternal
    continuing forever or indefinitely
  940. ethereal
    characterized by lightness and insubstantiality
  941. ethics
    motivation based on ideas of right and wrong
  942. eulogize
    praise formally and eloquently
  943. euphemism
    an inoffensive expression substituted for an offensive one
  944. euphonious
    having a pleasant sound
  945. euphoria
    a feeling of great elation
  946. evacuate
    move out of an unsafe location into safety
  947. evanescent
    short-lived; tending to vanish or disappear
  948. evasion
    the act of physically escaping from something
  949. everlasting
    continuing forever or indefinitely
  950. evict
    expel or eject without recourse to legal process
  951. evince
    give expression to
  952. evoke
    call forth, as an emotion, feeling, or response
  953. ewe
    female sheep
  954. exacerbate
    make worse
  955. exacting
    severe and unremitting in making demands
  956. exalt
    praise, glorify, or honor
  957. exasperate
    make furious
  958. excavate
    recover through digging
  959. exceptional
    surpassing what is common or usual or expected
  960. excerpt
    a passage selected from a larger work
  961. excoriate
    express strong disapproval of
  962. excrete
    eliminate from the body
  963. excruciate
    torment emotionally or mentally
  964. exculpate
    pronounce not guilty of criminal charges
  965. excursive
    (of e.g. speech and writing) tending to depart from the main point or cover a wide range of subjects
  966. execrate
    curse or declare to be evil or anathema
  967. exemplary
    worthy of imitation
  968. exempt
    freed from or not subject to an obligation or liability
  969. exhaust
    wear out completely
  970. exhilarate
    fill with sublime emotion
  971. exhort
    spur on or encourage especially by cheers and shouts
  972. exigent
    demanding immediate attention
  973. exodus
    a journey by a large group to escape from a hostile environment
  974. exonerate
    pronounce not guilty of criminal charges
  975. exorbitant
    greatly exceeding bounds of reason or moderation
  976. exotic
    characteristic of another place or part of the world
  977. expansive
    able or tending to extend in one or more directions
  978. expedite
    process fast and efficiently
  979. expedition
    an organized group of people undertaking a journey
  980. expiate
    make amends for
  981. expire
    lose validity
  982. explicit
    precisely and clearly expressed or readily observable
  983. exploit
    use or manipulate to one's advantage
  984. exponent
    notation of how many times to multiply a quantity by itself
  985. expurgate
    edit by omitting or modifying parts considered indelicate
  986. exquisite
    delicately beautiful
  987. extant
    still in existence; not extinct or destroyed or lost
  988. extemporize
    perform or speak without preparation
  989. extenuate
    lessen or to try to lessen the seriousness or degree of
  990. extinct
    no longer in existence
  991. extinguish
    put out, as of fires, flames, or lights
  992. extol
    praise, glorify, or honor
  993. extort
    obtain by coercion or intimidation
  994. extract
    remove, usually with some force or effort
  995. extraction
    taking out something
  996. extraneous
    not belonging to that in which it is contained
  997. extravagant
    recklessly wasteful
  998. extricate
    release from entanglement or difficulty
  999. exuberant
    joyously unrestrained
  1000. exude
    release in drops or small quantities
  1001. exult
    feel extreme happiness or elation
  1002. fable
    a short moral story
  1003. fabricate
    put together out of artificial or natural components
  1004. facetious
    cleverly amusing in tone
  1005. facilitate
    make easier
  1006. facile
    arrived at without due care or effort; lacking depth
  1007. faction
    a dissenting clique
  1008. fallacy
    a misconception resulting from incorrect reasoning
  1009. fallow
    left unplowed and unseeded during a growing season
  1010. fail-safe
    eliminating danger by compensating automatically for a failure or malfunction
  1011. falsehood
    an untrue statement
  1012. falter
    move hesitatingly, as if about to give way
  1013. fanatic
    a person motivated by irrational enthusiasm
  1014. fantasy
    imagination unrestricted by reality
  1015. farce
    a comedy characterized by broad satire
  1016. fascinate
    attract; cause to be enamored
  1017. fast
    acting, moving, or capable of acting or moving quickly
  1018. fastidious
    giving careful attention to detail
  1019. fateful
    predetermined
  1020. fathom
    a linear unit of measurement for water depth
  1021. fatigue
    temporary loss of strength and energy from hard work
  1022. fatuous
    devoid of intelligence
  1023. faultfinder
    someone who is critical of the motives of others
  1024. favorable
    encouraging or approving or pleasing
  1025. fawn
    a young deer
  1026. faze
    disturb the composure of
  1027. feckless
    generally incompetent and ineffectual
  1028. fecund
    capable of producing offspring or vegetation
  1029. feeble
    pathetically lacking in force or effectiveness
  1030. feign
    make believe with the intent to deceive
  1031. fender
    a guard that protects a vehicle's wheel
  1032. feral
    wild and menacing
  1033. ferrous
    of or relating to or containing iron
  1034. fertilize
    provide with fertilizers or add nutrients to
  1035. fervid
    characterized by intense emotion
  1036. fervor
    feelings of great warmth and intensity
  1037. fester
    generate pus
  1038. fetid
    offensively malodorous
  1039. fetter
    a shackle for the ankles or feet
  1040. fiasco
    a complete failure or collapse
  1041. fickle
    liable to sudden unpredictable change
  1042. fictitious
    formed or conceived by the imagination
  1043. fidelity
    the quality of being faithful
  1044. fidget
    move restlessly
  1045. figurative
    not literal
  1046. figurehead
    a leader in name only, without real power or authority
  1047. figurine
    a small carved or molded figure
  1048. filibuster
    a tactic for delaying legislation by making long speeches
  1049. filigree
    delicate and intricate ornamentation
  1050. filing
    the entering of a legal document into the public record
  1051. filly
    a young female horse under the age of four
  1052. filter
    device that removes something from what passes through it
  1053. finale
    the closing section of a musical composition
  1054. finch
    any of numerous small songbirds with short bills
  1055. finesse
    subtly skillful handling of a situation
  1056. finicky
    fussy, especially about details
  1057. flaccid
    drooping without elasticity
  1058. flag
    a rectangular piece of cloth of distinctive design
  1059. flamboyant
    tending to attract attention; marked by ostentatious display
  1060. flatter
    praise somewhat dishonestly
  1061. flaw
    an imperfection in an object or machine
  1062. flax
    plant of the genus Linum that is cultivated for its seeds and for the fibers of its stem
  1063. fledge
    grow feathers
  1064. fleet
    group of aircraft operating under the same ownership
  1065. flexible
    able to bend easily
  1066. flinch
    draw back, as with fear or pain
  1067. flippancy
    inappropriate levity
  1068. flirt
    talk or behave amorously, without serious intentions
  1069. flit
    move along rapidly and lightly; skim or dart
  1070. flock
    a group of birds
  1071. florid
    elaborately or excessively ornamented
  1072. flounder
    move clumsily or struggle to move, as in mud or water
  1073. flourish
    grow vigorously
  1074. flout
    treat with contemptuous disregard
  1075. fluctuate
    move or sway in a rising and falling or wavelike pattern
  1076. fluent
    expressing yourself readily, clearly, effectively
  1077. fluke
    a stroke of luck
  1078. flush
    rinse, clean, or empty with a liquid
  1079. fluster
    cause to be nervous or upset
  1080. fluvial
    of or relating to or happening in a river
  1081. foible
    a minor weakness or peculiarity in someone's character
  1082. foil
    hinder or prevent, as an effort, plan, or desire
  1083. foliage
    the collective amount of leaves of one or more plants
  1084. foment
    try to stir up
  1085. foolproof
    not liable to failure
  1086. footloose
    free to go or do as one pleases
  1087. forebear
    a person from whom you are descended
  1088. forbearance
    a delay in enforcing rights or claims or privileges
  1089. ford
    cross a river where it's shallow
  1090. forestall
    keep from happening or arising; make impossible
  1091. foreword
    a short introductory essay preceding the text of a book
  1092. forger
    someone who makes copies illegally
  1093. formidable
    extremely impressive in strength or excellence
  1094. forthright
    directly and without evasion; not roundabout
  1095. fortify
    make strong or stronger
  1096. foster
    providing nurture though not related by blood or legal ties
  1097. founder
    a person who establishes some institution
  1098. fracas
    a noisy, angry argument or fight between people
  1099. fracture
    breaking of hard tissue such as bone
  1100. fragile
    easily broken or damaged or destroyed
  1101. frail
    physically weak
  1102. fraudulent
    intended to deceive
  1103. fraught
    filled with or attended with
  1104. freelancer
    a writer or artist who sells services to different employers without a long-term contract with any of them
  1105. frenzy
    state of violent mental agitation
  1106. frequent
    coming at short intervals or habitually
  1107. fresco
    a mural done with watercolors on wet plaster
  1108. fret
    be agitated or irritated
  1109. friable
    easily broken into small fragments or reduced to powder
  1110. friction
    the resistance when a body is moved in contact with another
  1111. frieze
    an ornament consisting of a horizontal sculptured band
  1112. frigid
    extremely cold
  1113. fringe
    an ornamental border of short lengths of hanging threads
  1114. frivolous
    not serious in content, attitude, or behavior
  1115. frond
    compound leaf of a fern or palm or cycad
  1116. frothy
    emitting or filled with bubbles
  1117. frowsy
    messy or unkempt, especially in dress and person
  1118. frugal
    avoiding waste
  1119. frustrate
    hinder or prevent, as an effort, plan, or desire
  1120. full-bodied
    marked by richness and fullness of flavor
  1121. fulminate
    cause to explode violently and with loud noise
  1122. fumble
    feel about uncertainly or blindly
  1123. fungi
  1124. furnace
    an enclosed chamber in which heat is produced for a building
  1125. furor
    an interest followed with exaggerated zeal
  1126. furtive
    secret and sly
  1127. fury
    the property of being wild or turbulent
  1128. fussy
    exacting especially about details
  1129. fusty
    stale and unclean smelling
  1130. futile
    producing no result or effect
  1131. gadfly
    any of various large flies that annoy livestock
  1132. gadget
    a small mechanical device or tool
  1133. gaffe
    a socially awkward or tactless act
  1134. gainsay
    take exception to
  1135. gait
    an animal's manner of moving
  1136. galaxy
    a collection of star systems
  1137. gall
    a digestive juice secreted by the liver
  1138. gallant
    having or displaying great dignity or nobility
  1139. galley
    a large medieval vessel with guns at stern and prow
  1140. galvanize
    stimulate (muscles) by administering a shock
  1141. gamble
    take a risk in the hope of a favorable outcome
  1142. gambol
    play or run boisterously
  1143. gangly
    tall, thin, and awkward
  1144. gangway
    a temporary bridge or passage often made of planks
  1145. garble
    distort or make false by mutilation or addition
  1146. gargantuan
    of great mass; huge and bulky
  1147. garish
    tastelessly showy
  1148. garment
    an article of clothing
  1149. garrulous
    full of trivial conversation
  1150. gash
    cut open
  1151. gasification
    the process of changing into gas
  1152. gauche
    lacking social poise or refinement
  1153. gaudy
    tastelessly showy
  1154. gauge
    an instrument for measuring and indicating a quantity
  1155. gear
    a toothed wheel that engages another toothed mechanism
  1156. genial
    diffusing warmth and friendliness
  1157. genteel
    marked by refinement in taste and manners
  1158. germane
    relevant and appropriate
  1159. gerrymander
    divide voting districts unfairly and to one's advantage
  1160. geyser
    a spring that discharges hot water and steam
  1161. gibe
    laugh at with contempt and derision
  1162. giddy
    lacking seriousness; given to frivolity
  1163. gild
    decorate with, or as if with, gold leaf or liquid gold
  1164. girder
    a beam used as a main support in a structure
  1165. gist
    the central meaning or theme of a speech or literary work
  1166. glacier
    a slowly moving mass of ice
  1167. glade
    a tract of land with few or no trees in the middle of a wooded area
  1168. gladiator
    a professional combatant in ancient Rome
  1169. glaze
    a coating, as for ceramics or metal
  1170. glib
    artfully persuasive in speech
  1171. glisten
    be shiny, as if wet
  1172. glitch
    a fault or defect in a computer program, system, or machine
  1173. gloat
    dwell on with satisfaction
  1174. gloomy
    depressingly dark
  1175. gloss
    the property of being smooth and shiny
  1176. glossary
    an alphabetical list of technical terms in a field
  1177. glossy
    reflecting light
  1178. glut
    supply with an excess of
  1179. glutinous
    having the sticky properties of an adhesive
  1180. glutton
    a person who is devoted to eating and drinking to excess
  1181. goad
    stab or urge on as if with a pointed stick
  1182. gobble
    eat hastily without proper chewing
  1183. goggle
    look with amazement
  1184. goldbrick
    a soldier who performs his duties without proper care or effort
  1185. gorge
    a deep ravine, usually with a river running through it
  1186. gossamer
    a gauze fabric with an extremely fine texture
  1187. gourmand
    a person who is devoted to eating and drinking to excess
  1188. gourmet
    a person highly knowledgeable and appreciative of fine food and drink
  1189. grandeur
    the quality of being magnificent or splendid
  1190. grandiloquent
    lofty in style
  1191. grandiose
    impressive because of unnecessary largeness or magnificence
  1192. grandstand
    a covered structure with tiers of seats for spectators
  1193. grate
    reduce to shreds by rubbing against a perforated surface
  1194. gratify
    make happy or satisfied
  1195. gratuitous
    unnecessary and unwarranted
  1196. gravel
    rock fragments and pebbles
  1197. green
    of the color between blue and yellow in the color spectrum
  1198. gregarious
    temperamentally seeking and enjoying the company of others
  1199. grieve
    feel intense sorrow, especially due to a loss
  1200. grimace
    contort the face to indicate a certain mental state
  1201. grin
    draw the lips back into a smile or snarl
  1202. gripe
    complain
  1203. grisly
    shockingly repellent; inspiring horror
  1204. groove
    a long narrow furrow cut by a natural process or a tool
  1205. grotesque
    distorted and unnatural in shape or size
  1206. grotto
    a small cave, usually with attractive features
  1207. grove
    a small growth of trees without underbrush
  1208. grovel
    show submission or fear
  1209. grueling
    characterized by effort to the point of exhaustion
  1210. guarantee
    an unconditional commitment that something will happen
  1211. guile
    shrewdness as demonstrated by being skilled in deception
  1212. guilt
    the state of having committed an offense
  1213. gullible
    naive and easily deceived or tricked
  1214. gully
    a deep ditch cut by running water
  1215. gum
    any of various substances that exude from certain plants
  1216. gush
    flow forth in a sudden stream or jet
  1217. gust
    a strong current of air
  1218. guzzle
    drink greedily or as if with great thirst
  1219. habitable
    fit to be lived in
  1220. hack
    chop or cut away
  1221. hackneyed
    repeated too often; overfamiliar through overuse
  1222. halcyon
    a mythical bird said to breed at the winter solstice
  1223. hale
    exhibiting or restored to vigorous good health
  1224. half-baked
    not thoroughly cooked
  1225. hallmark
    a mark on an article of trade to indicate its origin
  1226. hallow
    render holy by means of religious rites
  1227. hallucination
    illusory perception
  1228. ham-handed
    lacking physical movement skills, especially with the hands
  1229. hammer
    a hand tool with a heavy rigid head and a handle
  1230. hamper
    prevent the progress or free movement of
  1231. hamstring
    one of the tendons at the back of the knee
  1232. hangdog
    frightened into submission or compliance
  1233. hankering
    a yearning for something or to do something
  1234. haphazard
    dependent upon or characterized by chance
  1235. harangue
    a loud bombastic declamation expressed with strong emotion
  1236. harass
    annoy continually or chronically
  1237. harbinger
    something indicating the approach of something or someone
  1238. harbor
    a sheltered port where ships can take on or discharge cargo
  1239. hard-bitten
    tough and callous by virtue of experience
  1240. hardy
    having rugged physical strength
  1241. harmonious
    exhibiting equivalence or correspondence among constituents
  1242. harness
    an arrangement of leather straps fitted to a draft animal
  1243. harp
    a chordophone with strings between the neck and the soundbox
  1244. harrow
    a cultivator that pulverizes or smooths the soil
  1245. harry
    make a pillaging or destructive raid on, as in wartimes
  1246. harsh
    disagreeable to the senses
  1247. hasten
    move fast
  1248. hasty
    excessively quick
  1249. hatch
    a movable barrier covering an entrance
  1250. haunt
    follow stealthily or pursue like a ghost
  1251. hauteur
    overbearing pride with a superior manner toward inferiors
  1252. haven
    a sheltered port where ships can take on or discharge cargo
  1253. havoc
    violent and needless disturbance
  1254. headlong
    with the upper or anterior part of the body foremost
  1255. hearken
    listen; used mostly in the imperative
  1256. hearten
    give encouragement to
  1257. heartrending
    causing or marked by grief or anguish
  1258. hedonism
    an ethical system that values the pursuit of pleasure
  1259. hegemony
    the dominance or leadership of one social group over others
  1260. heinous
    extremely wicked or deeply criminal
  1261. heirloom
    something that has been in a family for generations
  1262. helmet
    a protective headgear made of hard material to resist blows
  1263. hem
    the edge of a piece of cloth
  1264. hew
    make or shape as with an axe
  1265. herald
    a person who announces important news
  1266. herbicide
    a chemical agent that destroys plants or inhibits growth
  1267. heresy
    a belief that rejects the orthodox tenets of a religion
  1268. heretical
    departing from accepted beliefs or standards
  1269. hermetic
    completely sealed or airtight
  1270. hermit
    one retired from society for religious reasons
  1271. herpetologist
    a scientist who studies reptiles and amphibians
  1272. hesitance
    a feeling of indecision or uncertainty about doing something
  1273. heterodox
    characterized by departure from accepted standards
  1274. hidebound
    stubbornly inflexible and narrow-minded
  1275. hideous
    grossly offensive to decency or morality; causing horror
  1276. hie
    move fast
  1277. hieroglyph
    a symbol in a pictorial writing system
  1278. hike
    walk a long way, as for pleasure or physical exercise
  1279. hilarious
    extremely funny; causing laughter
  1280. histrionic
    overly dramatic or emotional
  1281. hive
    a structure that provides a natural habitation for bees
  1282. hoard
    a secret store of valuables or money
  1283. hoary
    having gray or white hair as with age
  1284. hoax
    something intended to deceive
  1285. hodgepodge
    a motley assortment of things
  1286. homage
    respectful deference
  1287. homely
    lacking in physical beauty or proportion
  1288. homily
    a sermon on a moral or religious topic
  1289. homogenize
    make uniform or consistent throughout
  1290. hone
    sharpen with a whetstone
  1291. honorarium
    a fee paid for a nominally free service
  1292. hoodwink
    conceal one's true motives from
  1293. hortative
    serving to urge or call to action
  1294. horticulture
    the cultivation of plants
  1295. hovel
    small crude shelter used as a dwelling
  1296. hub
    central part of a car wheel through which the axle passes
  1297. hubris
    overbearing pride or presumption
  1298. humble
    marked by meekness or modesty; not arrogant or prideful
  1299. humility
    a lack of arrogance or false pride
  1300. humor
    a message that has the power to evoke laughter
  1301. hurricane
    a severe tropical cyclone usually with heavy rains and winds
  1302. husbandry
    the practice of cultivating the land or raising stock
  1303. husk
    material consisting of seed coverings and small pieces of stem or leaves that have been separated from the seeds
  1304. husky
    deep and harsh sounding
  1305. hybrid
    the offspring of genetically dissimilar parents or stock
  1306. hymn
    a song of praise, especially a religious song
  1307. hyperbole
    extravagant exaggeration
  1308. hypnotic
    of or relating to a state that resembles sleep
  1309. hypocritical
    professing feelings or virtues one does not have
  1310. ichthyologist
    a zoologist who studies fishes
  1311. iconoclast
    someone who attacks cherished ideas or institutions
  1312. idolatrize
  1313. idyll
    a short poem descriptive of rural or pastoral life
  1314. ignite
    cause to start burning
  1315. ignominy
    a state of dishonor
  1316. illiteracy
    an inability to read
  1317. illuminati
  1318. illumination
    the quality of providing light
  1319. illusory
    having the nature of something unreal or deceptive
  1320. imbibe
    take in liquids
  1321. imbroglio
    an intricate and confusing interpersonal situation
  1322. imitation
    copying the actions of someone else
  1323. immaculate
    completely neat and clean
  1324. immanent
    inherent; existing or remaining within
  1325. immaterial
    lacking importance; not mattering one way or the other
  1326. immature
    not yet fully developed
  1327. immemorial
    long past
  1328. immune
    of the condition in which an organism can resist disease
  1329. immure
    lock up or confine, in or as in a jail
  1330. immutable
    not subject or susceptible to change or variation
  1331. imp
    one who is playfully mischievous
  1332. impassive
    having or revealing little emotion or sensibility
  1333. impeccable
    without error or flaw
  1334. impecunious
    not having enough money to pay for necessities
  1335. impede
    be a hindrance or obstacle to
  1336. impend
    be imminent or about to happen
  1337. impenetrable
    not admitting of passage into or through
  1338. impenitent
    not remorseful
  1339. imperative
    requiring attention or action
  1340. imperial
    relating to or associated with an empire
  1341. imperious
    having or showing arrogant superiority
  1342. impertinent
    improperly forward or bold
  1343. impertinence
    the trait of being rude and inclined to take liberties
  1344. imperturbable
    marked by extreme calm and composure
  1345. impervious
    not admitting of passage or capable of being affected
  1346. impetuous
    characterized by undue haste and lack of thought
  1347. impiety
    unrighteousness by virtue of lacking respect for a god
  1348. implacable
    incapable of being appeased or pacified
  1349. implement
    a piece of equipment or a tool used for a specific purpose
  1350. implode
    burst inward
  1351. imposing
    befitting an important, distinguished, or powerful person
  1352. importune
    beg persistently and urgently
  1353. impostor
    a person who makes deceitful pretenses
  1354. impotent
    (of a male) unable to copulate
  1355. imprecise
    not sharply exact or accurate
  1356. impresario
    a sponsor who books and stages public entertainments
  1357. impromptu
    with little or no preparation or forethought
  1358. improvise
    manage in a makeshift way; do with whatever is at hand
  1359. imprudent
    not sensible, responsible, or wise
  1360. impudent
    improperly forward or bold
  1361. impugn
    attack as false or wrong
  1362. impuissance
    powerlessness revealed by an inability to act
  1363. inadvertent
    happening by chance or unexpectedly or unintentionally
  1364. inalienable
    incapable of being repudiated or transferred to another
  1365. inane
    devoid of intelligence
  1366. inanimate
    not endowed with life
  1367. inaugurate
    commence officially
  1368. incandescent
    emitting light as a result of being heated
  1369. incantation
    a ritual reciting of words believed to have a magical effect
  1370. incarnate
    possessing or existing in bodily form
  1371. incendiary
    capable of causing fires or catching fire spontaneously
  1372. incense
    make furious
  1373. inception
    an event that is a beginning
  1374. incessant
    uninterrupted in time and indefinitely long continuing
  1375. inch
    a unit of length equal to one-twelfth of a foot
  1376. inchoate
    only partly in existence; imperfectly formed
  1377. incinerate
    become reduced to ashes
  1378. incipient
    only partly in existence; imperfectly formed
  1379. incite
    provoke or stir up
  1380. inclement
    severe, of weather
  1381. incogitant
    not capable of thought
  1382. incongruent
    not corresponding in character or kind
  1383. inconsequential
    lacking worth or importance
  1384. incontrovertible
    impossible to deny or disprove
  1385. incorrigible
    impervious to correction by punishment
  1386. incriminate
    suggest that someone is guilty
  1387. incubator
    apparatus consisting of a box designed to maintain a constant temperature by the use of a thermostat; used for chicks or premature infants
  1388. inculpate
    suggest that someone is guilty
  1389. incursion
    the act of entering some territory or domain
  1390. indelible
    not able to be forgotten, removed, or erased
  1391. indemnity
    protection against future loss
  1392. indict
    accuse formally of a crime
  1393. indifferent
    marked by a lack of interest
  1394. indigenous
    originating where it is found
  1395. indigent
    poor enough to need help from others
  1396. indispensable
    essential
  1397. indoctrinate
    teach uncritically
  1398. indolent
    disinclined to work or exertion
  1399. inducement
    a positive motivational influence
  1400. indulgent
    given to yielding to the wishes of someone
  1401. indurate
    make hard or harder
  1402. industriousness
    persevering determination to perform a task
  1403. ineffable
    defying expression or description
  1404. ineluctable
    impossible to avoid or evade
  1405. inept
    generally incompetent and ineffectual
  1406. inert
    unable to move or resist motion
  1407. inevitable
    incapable of being avoided or prevented
  1408. inexorable
    impossible to prevent, resist, or stop
  1409. infamy
    a state of extreme dishonor
  1410. infatuate
    arouse unreasonable love or passion in
  1411. inferno
    a very intense and uncontrolled fire
  1412. infiltrate
    pass through an enemy line in a military conflict
  1413. infinite
    having no limits or boundaries in time or space
  1414. infirm
    lacking bodily or muscular strength or vitality
  1415. inflame
    arouse or excite feelings and passions
  1416. infelicitous
    not appropriate in application; defective
  1417. influx
    the process of flowing in
  1418. infuse
    fill, as with a certain quality
  1419. infuriate
    make extremely angry
  1420. ingenuity
    the power of creative imagination
  1421. ingenious
    showing inventiveness and skill
  1422. ingenuous
    lacking in sophistication or worldliness
  1423. ingest
    take food, drink, or some other substance into the body
  1424. ingrained
    deeply rooted; firmly fixed or held
  1425. ingrate
    a person who shows no thankfulness or appreciation
  1426. ingratiating
    capable of winning favor
  1427. inherent
    existing as an essential constituent or characteristic
  1428. inimical
    tending to obstruct or cause harm
  1429. inimitable
    matchless
  1430. iniquity
    absence of moral or spiritual values
  1431. initiate
    set in motion, start an event or prepare the way for
  1432. inkling
    a slight suggestion or vague understanding
  1433. innocuous
    not injurious to physical or mental health
  1434. innovation
    the act of starting something for the first time
  1435. inquisitive
    given to questioning
  1436. insensible
    barely able to be perceived
  1437. insensitive
    not noticing or caring about the feelings or needs of others
  1438. insentient
    lacking consciousness, responsiveness, or emotions
  1439. insight
    clear or deep perception of a situation
  1440. insipid
    lacking interest or significance or impact
  1441. insolent
    marked by casual disrespect
  1442. insouciant
    marked by unconcern
  1443. instate
  1444. instigate
    provoke or stir up
  1445. instill
    impart gradually
  1446. institute
    set up or lay the groundwork for
  1447. instrumentalist
    someone who plays a musical instrument (as a profession)
  1448. insubordinate
    not submissive to authority
  1449. insular
    relating to or characteristic of or situated on an island
  1450. insulate
    surround with material to protect from heat, cold, or noise
  1451. insurgent
    in opposition to a civil authority or government
  1452. intangible
    incapable of being perceived by the senses, especially touch
  1453. integral
    existing as an essential constituent or characteristic
  1454. integrity
    an undivided or unbroken completeness with nothing wanting
  1455. intelligible
    capable of being apprehended or understood
  1456. intemperate
    excessive in behavior
  1457. intensify
    increase in extent or strength
  1458. inter
    place in a grave or tomb
  1459. intercessor
    a negotiator who acts as a link between parties
  1460. interdict
    command against
  1461. interim
    the time between one event, process, or period and another
  1462. interlock
    coordinate or join up so that all parts work together
  1463. interminable
    tiresomely long; seemingly without end
  1464. intermittent
    stopping and starting at irregular intervals
  1465. interregnum
    the time between two reigns or governments
  1466. interrogate
    pose a series of questions to
  1467. intimate
    marked by close acquaintance, association, or familiarity
  1468. intimidate
    compel or deter by or as if by threats
  1469. intoxicant
    a drug that can produce a state of intoxication
  1470. intransigent
    impervious to pleas, persuasion, requests, or reason
  1471. intrepid
    invulnerable to fear or intimidation
  1472. intrigue
    a crafty and involved plot to achieve your ends
  1473. intrinsic
    belonging to a thing by its very nature
  1474. intuitive
    spontaneously derived from or prompted by a natural tendency
  1475. inundate
    fill or cover completely, usually with water
  1476. inure
    cause to accept or become hardened to
  1477. invective
    abusive language used to express blame or censure
  1478. inveigh
    complain bitterly
  1479. inveigle
    influence or urge by gentle urging, caressing, or flattering
  1480. inventory
    a detailed list of all the items in stock
  1481. inveterate
    habitual
  1482. invidious
    containing or implying a slight or showing prejudice
  1483. invigorate
    give life or energy to
  1484. invincible
    incapable of being overcome or subdued
  1485. invoke
    request earnestly; ask for aid or protection
  1486. irascible
    quickly aroused to anger
  1487. irate
    feeling or showing extreme anger
  1488. iridescence
    the visual property of having lustrous, varying colors
  1489. irk
    irritate or vex
  1490. ironclad
    inflexibly entrenched and unchangeable
  1491. irradicable
  1492. irreducible
    incapable of being made smaller or simpler
  1493. irrigate
    supply with water, as with channels or ditches or streams
  1494. irritate
    cause annoyance in
  1495. issue
    some situation or event that is thought about
  1496. isthmus
    a narrow strip of land connecting two larger land areas
  1497. itinerary
    an established line of travel or access
  1498. jabber
    talk in a noisy, excited, or declamatory manner
  1499. jaded
    exhausted
  1500. jape
    a humorous remark intended to provoke laughter
  1501. jargon
    technical terminology characteristic of a particular subject
  1502. jarring
    making or causing a harsh and irritating sound
  1503. jaundice
    yellowing of the skin and the whites of the eyes
  1504. jaunty
    having a cheerful, lively, and self-confident air
  1505. jejune
    lacking interest or significance or impact
  1506. jest
    activity characterized by good humor
  1507. jeopardy
    a source of danger
  1508. jettison
    throw away, of something encumbering
  1509. jibe
    shift from one side of the ship to the other
  1510. jingoist
    an extreme bellicose nationalist
  1511. jitter
    a small irregular movement
  1512. jocular
    characterized by jokes and good humor
  1513. jocund
    full of or showing high-spirited merriment
  1514. jog
    give a slight push to
  1515. jolt
    move or cause to move with a sudden jerky motion
  1516. jot
    write briefly or hurriedly; write a short note of
  1517. jovial
    full of or showing high-spirited merriment
  1518. jubilant
    full of high-spirited delight
  1519. judicious
    marked by the exercise of common sense in practical matters
  1520. juggernaut
    a massive inexorable force
  1521. kangaroo
    a leaping marsupial with powerful hind legs and a thick tail
  1522. ken
    range of what one can know or understand
  1523. kidnap
    take someone away against their will, often for ransom
  1524. kindle
    catch fire
  1525. kindred
    group of people related by blood or marriage
  1526. knack
    a special way of doing something
  1527. knave
    a deceitful and unreliable scoundrel
  1528. knead
    use the hands to mix and work something into a uniform mass
  1529. knit
    make by needlework with interlacing yarn
  1530. knotty
    tangled in snarls
  1531. kudos
    an expression of approval and commendation
  1532. labile
    liable to change
  1533. labored
    requiring or showing effort
  1534. labyrinth
    complex system of paths in which it is easy to get lost
  1535. lacerate
    cut or tear irregularly
  1536. lackluster
    not having brilliance or vitality
  1537. laconic
    brief and to the point
  1538. lachrymose
    showing sorrow
  1539. lambaste
    censure severely or angrily
  1540. lament
    a cry of sorrow and grief
  1541. lamentable
    bad; unfortunate
  1542. laminate
    cover with a thin sheet of plastic or other material
  1543. lampoon
    ridicule with satire
  1544. landfill
    an area where waste is disposed of by burying it underground
  1545. languid
    lacking spirit or liveliness
  1546. languish
    become feeble
  1547. languor
    inactivity; showing an unusual lack of energy
  1548. lank
    long and thin and often limp
  1549. lapse
    drop to a lower level, as in one's morals or standards
  1550. larder
    a small storeroom for storing foods or wines
  1551. largesse
    liberality in bestowing gifts
  1552. lariat
    a long looped rope used to catch animals
  1553. lash
    a quick blow delivered with a whip or whiplike object
  1554. lassitude
    a feeling of lack of interest or energy
  1555. latent
    potentially existing but not presently evident or realized
  1556. lathe
    a machine tool for shaping a piece of rotating wood or metal
  1557. latitude
    an imaginary line around the Earth parallel to the equator
  1558. laudatory
    full of or giving praise
  1559. lavish
    given or giving freely, generously, or without restriction
  1560. leaven
    a substance used to produce fermentation in dough
  1561. leer
    look suggestively or obliquely
  1562. leery
    openly distrustful and unwilling to confide
  1563. legacy
    a gift of personal property by will
  1564. legend
    a story about mythical or supernatural beings or events
  1565. legion
    a large military unit
  1566. lenient
    inclined to be permissive or indulgent
  1567. lethal
    of an instrument of certain death
  1568. lethargic
    deficient in alertness or activity
  1569. levee
    an embankment built to prevent a river from overflowing
  1570. levelheaded
    exercising or showing good judgment
  1571. levity
    a manner lacking seriousness
  1572. lexicographer
    a compiler or writer of a dictionary
  1573. liability
    the state of being legally obliged and responsible
  1574. liberalist
    a person who favors a political philosophy of progress and reform and the protection of civil liberties
  1575. libertine
    unrestrained by convention or morality
  1576. libretto
    the words of an opera or musical play
  1577. licentious
    lacking moral discipline
  1578. lien
    the right to take and hold the property of a debtor
  1579. liken
    consider or describe as similar or equal
  1580. limber
    easily bent
  1581. limerick
    a humorous rhymed verse form of five lines
  1582. limousine
    large luxurious car; usually driven by a chauffeur
  1583. limp
    walk unevenly due to pain, injury, or weakness
  1584. limpid
    clear and bright
  1585. linen
    a fabric woven with fibers from the flax plant
  1586. linger
    remain present although waning or gradually dying
  1587. linoleum
    a floor covering made from linseed oil, cork, and resin
  1588. lint
    fine ravellings of cotton or linen fibers
  1589. lissome
    moving and bending with ease
  1590. list
    a database containing an ordered array of items
  1591. lithe
    moving and bending with ease
  1592. loath
    strongly opposed
  1593. loathe
    dislike intensely; feel disgust toward
  1594. locomotive
    a self-propelled vehicle that draws a train along a track
  1595. lode
    a deposit of valuable ore
  1596. lofty
    of imposing height; especially standing out above others
  1597. loll
    be lazy or idle
  1598. lopsided
    having one side lower or smaller or lighter than the other
  1599. loquacious
    full of trivial conversation
  1600. lottery
    a game in which players buy chances to win
  1601. loutish
    ill-mannered and coarse and contemptible in behavior or appearance
  1602. lubricate
    make slippery or smooth
  1603. lucid
    transparently clear; easily understandable
  1604. lucubration
    laborious cogitation
  1605. lug
    carry with difficulty
  1606. lugubrious
    excessively mournful
  1607. lull
    make calm or still
  1608. lullaby
    a quiet song intended to help a child go to sleep
  1609. lumber
    the wood of trees prepared for use as building material
  1610. lumen
    a cavity or passage in a tubular organ
  1611. luminary
    a celebrity who is an inspiration to others
  1612. lurch
    move suddenly or as if unable to control one's movements
  1613. lurk
    lie in wait or behave in a sneaky and secretive manner
  1614. lush
    produced or growing in extreme abundance
  1615. lustrous
    reflecting light
  1616. luxury
    something that is an indulgence rather than a necessity
  1617. lyric
    of or relating to poetry that expresses emotion
  1618. macabre
    shockingly repellent; inspiring horror
  1619. macerate
    soften and cause to disintegrate as a result
  1620. maculate
    morally blemished; stained or impure
  1621. maelstrom
    a powerful circular current of water
  1622. magnificent
    characterized by grandeur
  1623. maladroit
    not quick or skillful in action or thought
  1624. malaise
    a feeling of mild sickness or depression
  1625. malcontent
    dissatisfied as toward authority
  1626. malicious
    having the nature of threatening evil
  1627. malign
    speak unfavorably about
  1628. malinger
    avoid responsibilities and duties, often by faking illness
  1629. malleable
    capable of being shaped or bent
  1630. malodor
    a distinctive odor that is offensively unpleasant
  1631. mandatory
    required by rule
  1632. mangle
    destroy or injure severely
  1633. mangy
    affected with a skin disease causing itching and hair loss
  1634. mania
    an irrational but irresistible motive for a belief or action
  1635. manifest
    clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment
  1636. manipulate
    influence or control shrewdly or deviously
  1637. mannered
    having unnatural behavioral attributes
  1638. manumit
    free from slavery or servitude
  1639. manuscript
    the form of a literary work submitted for publication
  1640. mar
    cause to become imperfect
  1641. marsh
    low-lying wet land with grassy vegetation
  1642. marsupial
    a mammal the female of which has a pouch carrying the young
  1643. martial
    suggesting war or military life
  1644. martinet
    someone who demands exact conformity to rules and forms
  1645. marvel
    be amazed at
  1646. masquerade
    a party of guests wearing costumes and disguises
  1647. mash
    compress with force, out of natural shape or condition
  1648. masticate
    bite and grind with the teeth
  1649. mastery
    great skillfulness and knowledge of some subject or activity
  1650. matriculate
    enroll as a student
  1651. mattress
    a large thick pad filled with resilient material and often incorporating coiled springs, used as a bed or part of a bed
  1652. maudlin
    very sentimental or emotional
  1653. maven
    one who is very skilled in or knowledgeable about a field
  1654. maverick
    someone who exhibits independence in thought and action
  1655. mawkish
    very sentimental or emotional
  1656. meager
    deficient in amount or quality or extent
  1657. mean
    denote or connote
  1658. meander
    move or cause to move in a winding or curving course
  1659. measly
    contemptibly small in amount
  1660. measured
    having notes of fixed rhythmic value
  1661. meddle
    intrude in other people's affairs or business
  1662. media
    systems of mass communications considered collectively
  1663. mediate
    act between parties with a view to reconciling differences
  1664. mediocre
    moderate to inferior in quality
  1665. medley
    a musical composition consisting of a series of songs
  1666. meek
    humble in spirit or manner
  1667. meet
    come together
  1668. meliorism
    the belief that the world can be made better by human effort
  1669. mellifluous
    pleasing to the ear
  1670. melody
    a succession of notes forming a distinctive sequence
  1671. melodrama
    a story with characters behaving in an extreme emotional way
  1672. membrane
    a sheet of tissue that lines or connects organs or cells
  1673. menace
    something that is a source of danger
  1674. mendacious
    given to lying
  1675. mentor
    a wise and trusted guide and advisor
  1676. mercenary
    a person hired to fight for another country than their own
  1677. mercurial
    liable to sudden unpredictable change
  1678. merited
    properly deserved
  1679. mesh
    an open fabric woven together at regular intervals
  1680. mesmerism
    the act of inducing hypnosis
  1681. metaphorm
  1682. metaphysics
    the philosophical study of being and knowing
  1683. metamorphose
    change in outward structure or looks
  1684. meteoric
    relating to small objects in or from outer space
  1685. meteorology
    the earth science dealing with phenomena of the atmosphere
  1686. methodical
    characterized by orderliness
  1687. metrical
    relating to the rhythmic arrangement of syllables
  1688. mettle
    the courage to carry on
  1689. miff
    a state of irritation or annoyance
  1690. migratory
    (of animals) moving seasonally
  1691. milk
    a white nutritious liquid secreted by mammals and used as food by human beings
  1692. mime
    an actor who communicates entirely by gesture
  1693. mimicry
    imitative behavior
  1694. minaret
    a slender tower with balconies, especially on a mosque
  1695. minatory
    threatening or foreshadowing evil or tragic developments
  1696. mince
    cut into small pieces
  1697. mingle
    bring or combine together or with something else
  1698. minimize
    make small or insignificant
  1699. minion
    a servile or fawning dependent
  1700. mint
    any member of the mint family of plants
  1701. minuscule
    very small
  1702. minute
    a unit of time equal to 60 seconds or 1/60th of an hour
  1703. minutia
    a small or minor detail
  1704. mirage
    optical illusion in which hot air distorts distant objects
  1705. mire
    a soft wet area of low-lying land that sinks underfoot
  1706. mirth
    great merriment
  1707. misanthrope
    someone who dislikes people in general
  1708. misbehave
    act badly
  1709. mischievous
    naughtily or annoyingly playful
  1710. misconstrue
    interpret in the wrong way
  1711. miscreant
    a person without moral scruples
  1712. misdemeanor
    a crime less serious than a felony
  1713. miser
    a stingy hoarder of money and possessions
  1714. misfortune
    a state resulting from unfavorable outcomes
  1715. misgiving
    uneasiness about the fitness of an action
  1716. mishap
    an unpredictable outcome that is unfortunate
  1717. misrepresent
    describe or present falsely
  1718. mite
    small arachnid that infests animals, plants, or stored foods
  1719. mitigate
    lessen or to try to lessen the seriousness or extent of
  1720. mnemonics
    a method or system for improving the memory
  1721. mobility
    the quality of moving freely
  1722. mockery
    showing your contempt by derision
  1723. moderate
    marked by avoidance of extravagance or extremes
  1724. modicum
    a small or moderate or token amount
  1725. molar
    grinding tooth with a broad crown
  1726. molding
    the act of creating something by casting it in a mold
  1727. mollify
    cause to be more favorably inclined
  1728. mollycoddle
    treat with excessive indulgence
  1729. molt
    cast off hair, skin, horn, or feathers
  1730. momentous
    of very great significance
  1731. momentum
    the product of a body's mass and its velocity
  1732. mongrel
    derogatory term for a variation that is not genuine
  1733. monochromatic
    having or appearing to have only one color
  1734. monocle
    lens for correcting defective vision in one eye
  1735. monologue
    a dramatic speech by a single actor
  1736. monotonous
    sounded or spoken in a tone unvarying in pitch
  1737. montage
    the technique of splicing together different sections of film to convey an idea
  1738. moratorium
    suspension of an ongoing activity
  1739. morbid
    suggesting the horror of death and decay
  1740. mordant
    harshly ironic or sinister
  1741. moribund
    being on the point of death
  1742. morose
    showing a brooding ill humor
  1743. mortar
    a vessel in which substances can be ground with a pestle
  1744. mosaic
    design made of small pieces of colored stone or glass
  1745. mosque
    a Muslim place of worship that usually has a minaret
  1746. moth-eaten
    worn or eaten away by (or as if by) moths
  1747. motile
    capable of movement
  1748. motivate
    give an incentive for action
  1749. motley
    consisting of a haphazard assortment of different kinds
  1750. mottle
    mark with spots or blotches of different color
  1751. motto
    a favorite saying of a sect or political group
  1752. mournful
    expressing sorrow
  1753. movement
    change of position that does not entail a change of location
  1754. muddy
    soft and watery, of soil
  1755. muffler
    a tubular acoustic device inserted in the exhaust system that is designed to reduce noise
  1756. mulish
    unreasonably stubborn or rigid
  1757. mumble
    talk indistinctly; usually in a low voice
  1758. mundane
    found in the ordinary course of events
  1759. munificent
    given or giving freely, generously, or without restriction
  1760. mural
    a painting that is applied to a wall surface
  1761. murky
    cloudy, dirty, and difficult to see through
  1762. murmur
    a low continuous indistinct sound
  1763. musket
    a muzzle-loading shoulder gun with a long barrel
  1764. mutate
    undergo a change or alteration in form or qualities
  1765. mute
    expressed without speech
  1766. mutter
    talk indistinctly; usually in a low voice
  1767. myopic
    unable to see distant objects clearly
  1768. myriad
    a large indefinite number
  1769. nadir
    the lowest point of anything
  1770. naive
    marked by or showing unaffected simplicity
  1771. narcissism
    an exceptional interest in and admiration for yourself
  1772. nascent
    being born or beginning
  1773. natty
    marked by up-to-dateness in dress and manners
  1774. nauseate
    upset and make ill
  1775. nautical
    relating to ships or navigation
  1776. naysaying
    the act of saying no to a request
  1777. nebulous
    lacking definite form or limits
  1778. needy
    poor enough to need help from others
  1779. nefarious
    extremely wicked
  1780. negation
    the speech act of denying or refusing
  1781. negligence
    failure to act with the prudence of a reasonable person
  1782. neologism
    a newly invented word or phrase
  1783. negotiate
    discuss the terms of an arrangement
  1784. neophyte
    a participant with no experience with an activity
  1785. nepotism
    favoritism shown to relatives or friends by those in power
  1786. nerve
    a bundle of fibers running to organs and tissues of the body
  1787. nettle
    plant having stinging hairs that cause skin irritation
  1788. neutralize
    make ineffective by counterbalancing the effect of
  1789. nicety
    conformity with some standard of correctness or propriety
  1790. nexus
    the means of connection between things linked in series
  1791. nibble
    bite off very small pieces
  1792. nil
    a quantity of no importance
  1793. nip
    sever or remove by pinching
  1794. nitpick
    be overly critical; criticize minor details
  1795. nocturnal
    belonging to or active during the night
  1796. noisome
    causing or able to cause nausea
  1797. nomad
    a member of a people who have no permanent home
  1798. nominal
    relating to or constituting or bearing or giving a name
  1799. nonchalant
    marked by casual unconcern or indifference
  1800. nondescript
    lacking distinct or individual characteristics
  1801. nonentity
    a person of no influence
  1802. nonplus
    be a mystery or bewildering to
  1803. nonsense
    a message that seems to convey no meaning
  1804. notch
    a small cut
  1805. novel
    an extended fictional work in prose
  1806. noxious
    injurious to physical or mental health
  1807. nuance
    a subtle difference in meaning or opinion or attitude
  1808. nucleate
    having a nucleus or occurring in the nucleus
  1809. nudge
    push against gently
  1810. nugatory
    of no real value
  1811. nurture
    provide with nourishment
  1812. oasis
    a shelter serving as a place of safety or sanctuary
  1813. oath
    a solemn promise regarding your future acts or behavior
  1814. obdurate
    stubbornly persistent in wrongdoing
  1815. obedient
    dutifully complying with the commands of those in authority
  1816. obeisance
    bending the head or body in reverence or submission
  1817. obfuscate
    make obscure or unclear
  1818. obituary
    a notice of someone's death
  1819. obligatory
    required by compulsion or convention
  1820. obliging
    showing a cheerful willingness to do favors for others
  1821. oblique
    slanting or inclined in direction or course or position
  1822. obliterate
    remove completely from recognition or memory
  1823. oblivious
    lacking conscious awareness of
  1824. obloquy
    state of disgrace resulting from public abuse
  1825. obscure
    not clearly understood or expressed
  1826. obsequious
    attempting to win favor from influential people by flattery
  1827. observatory
    a building equipped to view astronomical phenomena
  1828. obsess
    be preoccupied with something
  1829. obstinate
    refusing to change one's mind or ways; difficult to convince
  1830. obstreperous
    noisily and stubbornly defiant
  1831. obstruct
    block passage through
  1832. obtuse
    of an angle, between 90 and 180 degrees
  1833. obviate
    do away with
  1834. occult
    supernatural forces and events and beings collectively
  1835. ode
    a lyric poem with complex stanza forms
  1836. odium
    hate coupled with disgust
  1837. offbeat
    strikingly unconventional
  1838. offhand
    with little or no preparation or forethought
  1839. officious
    intrusive in a meddling or offensive manner
  1840. offish
    lacking cordiality; unfriendly
  1841. off-key
    inaccurate in pitch
  1842. olfaction
    the faculty that enables us to distinguish scents
  1843. ominous
    threatening or foreshadowing evil or tragic developments
  1844. omniscient
    knowing, seeing, or understanding everything
  1845. onerous
    burdensome or difficult to endure
  1846. opaque
    not transmitting or reflecting light or radiant energy
  1847. opine
    express one's view openly and without fear or hesitation
  1848. opportune
    suitable or advantageous especially for a particular purpose
  1849. opprobrious
    expressing offensive reproach
  1850. oracle
    a shrine where a prophet is consulted
  1851. oration
    an instance of formal speaking
  1852. orient
    the eastern hemisphere
  1853. original
    preceding all others in time
  1854. ornithology
    the branch of zoology that studies birds
  1855. orthodox
    adhering to what is commonly accepted
  1856. oscillate
    move or swing from side to side regularly
  1857. ossify
    become bony
  1858. ostentatious
    intended to attract notice and impress others
  1859. ostracize
    expel from a community or group
  1860. oust
    remove from a position or office
  1861. outfit
    a set of clothing
  1862. outgoing
    at ease in talking to others
  1863. outlandish
    noticeably or extremely unconventional or unusual
  1864. outmaneuver
    defeat by more skillful maneuvering
  1865. outset
    the time at which something is supposed to begin
  1866. outwit
    beat through cleverness
  1867. overbearing
    having or showing arrogant superiority
  1868. overlap
    extend over and cover a part of
  1869. overt
    open and observable; not secret or hidden
  1870. overture
    orchestral music at the beginning of an opera or musical
  1871. oxymoron
    conjoined contradictory terms
  1872. pachyderm
    a large mammal with thick skin, such as an elephant or hippo
  1873. pacify
    ease the anger, agitation, or strong emotion of
  1874. pack
    a convenient package or parcel (as of cigarettes or film)
  1875. padding
    artifact consisting of soft or resilient material used to fill or give shape or protect or add comfort
  1876. paean
    a hymn of praise
  1877. painstaking
    characterized by extreme care and great effort
  1878. palatable
    acceptable to the taste or mind
  1879. palatial
    relating to or being a large and stately residence
  1880. palette
    a board on which an artist mixes paints
  1881. pall
    burial garment in which a corpse is wrapped
  1882. palliate
    lessen or to try to lessen the seriousness or extent of
  1883. pallid
    pale, as of a person's complexion
  1884. palmy
    very lively and profitable
  1885. palpable
    capable of being perceived
  1886. palter
    be deliberately ambiguous or unclear in order to mislead
  1887. paltry
    contemptibly small in amount or size
  1888. pan
    shallow container made of metal
  1889. panache
    distinctive and stylish elegance
  1890. panel
    sheet that forms a distinct section of something
  1891. pancreas
    a large gland that secretes insulin and digestive enzymes
  1892. pandemic
    existing everywhere
  1893. pandemonium
    a state of extreme confusion and disorder
  1894. panegyric
    formally expressing praise
  1895. panoramic
    as from an altitude or distance
  1896. pantry
    a small storeroom for storing food or beverages
  1897. parable
    a short moral story
  1898. paradigm
    a standard or typical example
  1899. paradise
    any place of complete bliss and delight and peace
  1900. paradox
    a statement that contradicts itself
  1901. paragon
    a perfect embodiment of a concept
  1902. paramount
    most important or impactful
  1903. paranoia
    a mental disorder characterized by delusions of persecution
  1904. paraphrase
    express the same message in different words
  1905. parasite
    an animal or plant that lives in or on a host
  1906. parch
    cause to wither from exposure to heat
  1907. parenthesis
    a punctuation mark used to enclose textual material
  1908. pariah
    a person who is rejected from society or home
  1909. parity
    functional equality
  1910. parlance
    a manner of speaking natural to a language's native speakers
  1911. parody
    a composition that imitates or misrepresents a style
  1912. paroxysm
    a sudden uncontrollable attack
  1913. parquetry
    a patterned wood inlay used to cover a floor
  1914. parrot
    a brightly colored tropical bird with a hooked beak
  1915. parry
    impede the movement of
  1916. parse
    analyze the sentence structure of
  1917. parsimony
    extreme stinginess
  1918. partial
    being or affecting only a segment
  1919. particularize
    be specific about
  1920. partisan
    a fervent and even militant proponent of something
  1921. pastiche
    a work of art that imitates the style of some previous work
  1922. partition
    separation by the creation of a boundary that divides
  1923. patent
    a document granting an inventor sole rights to an invention
  1924. pathology
    the branch of medical science that studies diseases
  1925. patina
    a fine coating of oxide on the surface of a metal
  1926. patrician
    a person of refined upbringing and manners
  1927. patriot
    one who loves and defends his or her country
  1928. patronize
    provide support for
  1929. paucity
    an insufficient quantity or number
  1930. paunchy
    having a large belly
  1931. pebble
    a small smooth rounded rock
  1932. peccadillo
    a petty misdeed
  1933. peck
    hit lightly with a picking motion
  1934. pedagogue
    someone who educates young people
  1935. pedant
    a person who is preoccupied with rules and learning
  1936. pedestal
    an architectural support or base
  1937. predestine
    decree or determine beforehand
  1938. pedestrian
    a person who travels by foot
  1939. pediatrics
    branch of medicine concerned with the treatment of children
  1940. peep
    look quickly, cautiously, or secretly
  1941. peer
    look searchingly
  1942. peeve
    an annoyance
  1943. pejorative
    expressing disapproval
  1944. pelf
    informal term for money
  1945. pellucid
    transmitting light; able to be seen through with clarity
  1946. pen
    a writing implement with a point from which ink flows
  1947. penalty
    the disadvantage or painful consequences of an action
  1948. penchant
    a strong liking or preference
  1949. penitent
    feeling or expressing remorse for misdeeds
  1950. pensive
    deeply or seriously thoughtful
  1951. penury
    a state of extreme poverty or destitution
  1952. perambulate
    walk with no particular goal
  1953. perceptible
    capable of being grasped by the mind or senses
  1954. peremptory
    putting an end to all debate or action
  1955. perfervid
    characterized by intense emotion
  1956. perfidy
    an act of deliberate betrayal
  1957. perforate
    make a hole into or between, as for ease of separation
  1958. perfunctory
    hasty and without attention to detail; not thorough
  1959. perimeter
    a line enclosing a plane area
  1960. periodical
    happening or recurring at regular intervals
  1961. peripatetic
    traveling especially on foot
  1962. peripheral
    on or near an edge or constituting an outer boundary
  1963. perish
    pass from physical life
  1964. perjury
    criminal offense of making false statements under oath
  1965. permanence
    property of being able to exist for an indefinite time
  1966. permeable
    allowing fluids or gases to pass or diffuse through
  1967. pernicious
    exceedingly harmful
  1968. peroration
    the concluding section of a rhetorical address
  1969. perpetual
    continuing forever or indefinitely
  1970. persecute
    cause to suffer
  1971. persevere
    be persistent, refuse to stop
  1972. persiflage
    light teasing
  1973. persistence
    the act of continuing or repeating
  1974. personable
    pleasant in manner and appearance
  1975. perspicacious
    mentally acute or penetratingly discerning
  1976. perspicuity
    clarity as a consequence of being easily understandable
  1977. pertain
    be relevant to
  1978. pertinacious
    stubbornly unyielding
  1979. pertinent
    being of striking appropriateness
  1980. perturb
    disturb in mind or make uneasy or cause to be worried
  1981. peruse
    examine or consider with attention and in detail
  1982. pervade
    spread or diffuse through
  1983. pessimism
    a general disposition to expect the worst in all things
  1984. pesticide
    a chemical used to kill destructive insects or animals
  1985. pestle
    a hand tool for grinding and mixing substances in a mortar
  1986. petition
    a formal request that something be submitted to an authority
  1987. petrify
    change into stone
  1988. petrograph
  1989. petty
    small and of little importance
  1990. phenomenal
    exceedingly or unbelievably great
  1991. philanthropic
    of or relating to charitable giving
  1992. philatelist
    a collector and student of postage stamps
  1993. philistine
    a person who is uninterested in intellectual pursuits
  1994. phlegmatic
    showing little emotion
  1995. piddling
    (informal) small and of little importance
  1996. piebald
    having sections or patches colored differently and brightly
  1997. pigment
    dry coloring material
  1998. pilfer
    make off with belongings of others
  1999. pillar
    a vertical cylindrical structure supporting a structure
  2000. pillory
    a wooden instrument of punishment on a post
  2001. pilot
    someone who is licensed to operate an aircraft in flight
  2002. pine
    a coniferous tree
  2003. pinnacle
    a slender upright spire at the top of a buttress or a tower
  2004. pinpoint
    the sharp point of a pin
  2005. piquant
    having an agreeably pungent taste
  2006. pique
    call forth, as an emotion, feeling, or response
  2007. pirate
    someone who robs and plunders at sea
  2008. pitch
    the high or low quality of a sound
  2009. pithy
    concise and full of meaning
  2010. pitiless
    without mercy or sympathy
  2011. pittance
    an inadequate payment
  2012. pixel
    the smallest discrete component of an image on a screen
  2013. placate
    cause to be more favorably inclined
  2014. placebo
    an innocuous or inert medication
  2015. plagiarize
    take without referencing from someone's writing or speech
  2016. plangent
    loud and resounding, often in a mournful way
  2017. plantation
    an estate where cash crops are grown on a large scale
  2018. plasticity
    the property of being physically malleable
  2019. plateau
    a relatively flat raised area of land
  2020. platitude
    a trite or obvious remark
  2021. plausible
    apparently reasonable, valid, or truthful
  2022. pleat
    a fold in a garment or piece of fabric
  2023. plentitude
    a full supply
  2024. plethora
    extreme excess
  2025. pliable
    capable of being shaped or bent or drawn out
  2026. pliant
    capable of being shaped or bent or drawn out
  2027. plight
    a situation from which extrication is difficult
  2028. plodding
    (of movement) slow and laborious
  2029. pluck
    pull lightly but sharply
  2030. plumb
    exactly vertical
  2031. plummet
    drop sharply
  2032. plump
    sufficiently fat so as to have a pleasing fullness of figure
  2033. plunge
    dash violently or with great speed or impetuosity
  2034. plutocracy
    a political system governed by the wealthy people
  2035. podiatrist
    a specialist in care for the feet
  2036. polarize
    cause to divide into conflicting positions
  2037. polemic
    a verbal or written attack, especially of a belief or dogma
  2038. polished
    perfected or made shiny and smooth
  2039. politic
    marked by artful prudence, expedience, and shrewdness
  2040. pollster
    someone who conducts surveys of public opinion
  2041. pompous
    puffed up with vanity
  2042. ponderable
    capable of being thought about
  2043. ponderous
    having great mass and weight and unwieldiness
  2044. pontificate
    administer a pontifical office
  2045. porcelain
    ceramic ware made of a more or less translucent ceramic
  2046. pore
    any tiny hole admitting passage of a liquid
  2047. porous
    full of holes
  2048. portentous
    of momentous or ominous significance
  2049. portfolio
    a large, thin case for loose papers or drawings or maps
  2050. poseur
    a person who habitually pretends to be something he is not
  2051. posit
    take as a given; assume as a postulate or axiom
  2052. postulate
    maintain or assert
  2053. posture
    the arrangement of the body and its limbs
  2054. potable
    suitable for drinking
  2055. potboiler
    a literary composition of poor quality that was written quickly to make money (to boil the pot)
  2056. potentate
    a powerful ruler, especially one who is unconstrained by law
  2057. potentiate
    increase the effect of or act synergistically with
  2058. pout
    be in a huff and display one's displeasure
  2059. practitioner
    someone who carries out a learned profession
  2060. prairie
    a treeless grassy plain
  2061. prate
    speak about unimportant matters rapidly and incessantly
  2062. preach
    deliver a sermon
  2063. precarious
    not secure; beset with difficulties
  2064. precedent
    an example that is used to justify similar occurrences
  2065. precipice
    a very steep cliff
  2066. precipitate
    bring about abruptly
  2067. precipitation
    the falling to earth of any form of water
  2068. precipitous
    extremely steep
  2069. preclude
    make impossible, especially beforehand
  2070. precursor
    something indicating the approach of something or someone
  2071. predecessor
    one who goes before you in time
  2072. predilection
    a predisposition in favor of something
  2073. preeminent
    greatest in importance, degree, or significance
  2074. preempt
    acquire for oneself before others can do so
  2075. preen
    clean with one's bill
  2076. preface
    a short introductory essay preceding the text of a book
  2077. pregnant
    carrying a developing baby within the body
  2078. premeditate
    consider, ponder, or plan beforehand
  2079. preoccupation
    the mental state of being obsessed by something
  2080. preponderant
    having superior power or influence
  2081. prepossessing
    creating a favorable impression
  2082. preposterous
    inviting ridicule
  2083. presage
    a foreboding about what is about to happen
  2084. prescience
    the power to foresee the future
  2085. prescription
    the action of issuing authoritative rules or directions
  2086. preservative
    tending or having the power to protect or prevent decay
  2087. prestige
    a high standing achieved through success or influence
  2088. presumptuous
    going beyond what is appropriate, permitted, or courteous
  2089. pretense
    the act of giving a false appearance
  2090. preternatural
    existing outside of or not in accordance with nature
  2091. prevail
    be larger in number, quantity, power, status or importance
  2092. prevalent
    most frequent or common
  2093. prevaricate
    be deliberately ambiguous or unclear
  2094. primordial
    having existed from the beginning
  2095. primp
    dress or groom with elaborate care
  2096. principal
    main or most important
  2097. pristine
    immaculately clean and unused
  2098. privation
    the act of stripping someone of food, money, or rights
  2099. probe
    an exploratory action or expedition
  2100. probity
    complete and confirmed integrity
  2101. proclivity
    a natural inclination
  2102. procrastinate
    waste time or postpone doing what one should be doing
  2103. procure
    get by special effort
  2104. prod
    push against gently
  2105. prodigal
    recklessly wasteful
  2106. prodigious
    great in size, force, extent, or degree
  2107. profane
    grossly irreverent toward what is held to be sacred
  2108. proffer
    present for acceptance or rejection
  2109. proficient
    having or showing knowledge and skill and aptitude
  2110. profligate
    unrestrained by convention or morality
  2111. profundity
    the quality of being physically deep
  2112. profusion
    the property of being extremely abundant
  2113. prohibitive
    tending to discourage, especially of prices
  2114. proliferate
    grow rapidly
  2115. prolix
    tediously prolonged or tending to speak or write at length
  2116. prologue
    an introductory section of a novel or other literary work
  2117. prolong
    lengthen in time; cause to be or last longer
  2118. proofread
    read for errors
  2119. promulgate
    state or announce
  2120. propagate
    multiply through reproduction
  2121. propensity
    a natural inclination
  2122. prophetic
    foretelling events as if by supernatural intervention
  2123. propitiate
    make peace with
  2124. propitious
    presenting favorable circumstances
  2125. proponent
    a person who argues for a cause or puts forward an idea
  2126. propriety
    correct behavior
  2127. prosaic
    lacking wit or imagination
  2128. proscribe
    command against
  2129. prosecution
    legal proceedings against a defendant for criminal behavior
  2130. proselytize
    convert or try to convert someone to another religion
  2131. prospect
    the possibility of future success
  2132. prosperous
    in fortunate circumstances financially
  2133. prostrate
    stretched out and lying at full length along the ground
  2134. protean
    taking on different forms
  2135. protocol
    forms of ceremony and etiquette observed by officials
  2136. protract
    lengthen in time; cause to be or last longer
  2137. protrude
    extend out or project in space
  2138. protuberant
    curving, jutting, or bulging outward
  2139. provident
    giving something useful for the future
  2140. providential
    peculiarly fortunate or appropriate
  2141. provincial
    associated with an administrative district of a nation
  2142. provisional
    under terms not final or fully worked out or agreed upon
  2143. provisory
    subject to a stipulated condition
  2144. provoke
    provide the needed stimulus for
  2145. prowess
    a superior skill learned by study and practice
  2146. prowl
    move about in or as if in a predatory manner
  2147. prude
    a person excessively concerned about propriety and decorum
  2148. prudent
    marked by sound judgment
  2149. prudish
    exaggeratedly proper
  2150. prune
    cultivate, tend, and cut back the growth of
  2151. pry
    be nosey
  2152. pseudonym
    a fake name used to engage in some activity
  2153. psychology
    the science of mental life
  2154. pucker
    gather something into small wrinkles or folds
  2155. puckish
    naughtily or annoyingly playful
  2156. puerile
    displaying or suggesting a lack of maturity
  2157. puissance
    power to influence or coerce
  2158. pulchritude
    physical beauty, especially of a woman
  2159. pulverize
    make into a powder by breaking up or cause to become dust
  2160. pun
    a humorous play on words
  2161. punch line
    the point of a joke or humorous story
  2162. punctilious
    marked by precise accordance with details
  2163. pundit
    an expert who publicly gives opinions via mass media
  2164. pungent
    strong and sharp to the sense of taste or smell
  2165. puny
    of inferior size
  2166. purity
    being undiluted or unmixed with extraneous material
  2167. purlieu
    an outer adjacent area of any place
  2168. purloin
    make off with belongings of others
  2169. purvey
    supply with provisions
  2170. pusillanimous
    lacking in courage, strength, and resolution
  2171. quack
    the sound made by a duck
  2172. quaff
    swallow hurriedly or greedily or in one draught
  2173. quail
    a small game bird
  2174. qualify
    prove capable or fit; meet requirements
  2175. quandary
    state of uncertainty in a choice between unfavorable options
  2176. quarantine
    isolation to prevent the spread of infectious disease
  2177. quarry
    animal hunted or caught for food
  2178. quash
    declare invalid
  2179. quaver
    give off unsteady sounds
  2180. quell
    suppress or crush completely
  2181. quench
    satisfy, as thirst
  2182. querulous
    habitually complaining
  2183. queue
    a line of people or vehicles waiting for something
  2184. quibble
    evade the truth of a point by raising irrelevant objections
  2185. quiescent
    being quiet or still or inactive
  2186. quixotic
    not sensible about practical matters
  2187. quota
    a prescribed number
  2188. quotidian
    found in the ordinary course of events
  2189. rabble
    a disorderly crowd of people
  2190. rabid
    marked by excessive enthusiasm for a cause or idea
  2191. raconteur
    a person skilled in telling anecdotes
  2192. racy
    marked by richness and fullness of flavor
  2193. raffish
    marked by a carefree unconventionality or disreputability
  2194. raffle
    a lottery in which the prizes are goods rather than money
  2195. rafter
    one of several parallel sloping beams that support a roof
  2196. rage
    a feeling of intense anger
  2197. ragged
    being or dressed in clothes that are worn or torn
  2198. rail
    a horizontal bar, usually of wood or metal
  2199. rakish
    marked by up-to-dateness in dress and manners
  2200. ramble
    move about aimlessly or without any destination
  2201. rambunctious
    noisy and lacking in restraint or discipline
  2202. rampart
    an embankment built around a space for defensive purposes
  2203. ramshackle
    in poor or broken-down condition
  2204. rancor
    a feeling of deep and bitter anger and ill-will
  2205. randomize
    arrange or organize by chance, without any order or plan
  2206. ranger
    an official responsible for managing an area of forest
  2207. rankle
    make resentful or angry
  2208. rant
    talk at length in a noisy, excited, or angry manner
  2209. rapacious
    living by preying on other animals
  2210. rapport
    a relationship of mutual understanding between people
  2211. rapprochement
    the reestablishing of cordial relations
  2212. rapscallion
    one who is playfully mischievous
  2213. rapt
    feeling great delight and interest
  2214. rash
    imprudently incurring risk
  2215. raisin
    dried grape
  2216. rarefy
    lessen the density or solidity of
  2217. raspy
    unpleasantly harsh or grating in sound
  2218. ratify
    approve and express assent, responsibility, or obligation
  2219. ratiocination
    the proposition arrived at by logical reasoning
  2220. ration
    a fixed portion that is allotted
  2221. rationlize
  2222. ravel
    disentangle or separate out
  2223. rave
    talk in a noisy, excited, or declamatory manner
  2224. ravish
    hold spellbound
  2225. raze
    tear down so as to make flat with the ground
  2226. reactant
    a substance that is altered during a chemical process
  2227. reactionary
    extremely conservative or resistant to change
  2228. ream
    a quantity of paper
  2229. reap
    get or derive
  2230. reassure
    cause to feel confident
  2231. rebuff
    a deliberate discourteous act
  2232. recalcitrant
    stubbornly resistant to authority or control
  2233. recant
    formally reject or disavow a formerly held belief
  2234. recessive
    of or pertaining to a recession
  2235. recidivism
    habitual relapse into crime
  2236. reciprocate
    act, feel, or give mutually or in return
  2237. reckless
    marked by defiant disregard for danger or consequences
  2238. recluse
    one who lives in solitude
  2239. recoil
    spring back; spring away from an impact
  2240. reconcile
    come to terms
  2241. recondite
    difficult to understand
  2242. reconnoiter
    explore, often with a goal of finding something or somebody
  2243. reconstitute
    construct or form anew or provide with a new structure
  2244. reconvene
    meet or cause to meet again
  2245. rectitude
    righteousness as a consequence of being honorable and honest
  2246. recumbent
    lying down; in a position of comfort or rest
  2247. recuperate
    restore to good health or strength
  2248. redistribution
    dispersing again
  2249. redolent
    having a strong pleasant odor
  2250. redoubtable
    inspiring fear
  2251. redundant
    more than is needed, desired, or required
  2252. reel
    a winder around which flexible materials can be wound
  2253. referee
    the official in a sport who is expected to ensure fair play
  2254. refine
    reduce to a pure state
  2255. reflect
    throw or bend back from a surface
  2256. refractory
    stubbornly resistant to authority or control
  2257. refulgent
    radiating or as if radiating light
  2258. refute
    overthrow by argument, evidence, or proof
  2259. regenerate
    reestablish on a new, usually improved, basis
  2260. regimen
    a systematic plan for therapy
  2261. regress
    go back to a previous state
  2262. rehabilitate
    restore someone to a good state of health or reputation
  2263. rehearsal
    a practice session in preparation for a public performance
  2264. reign
    royal authority; the dominion of a monarch
  2265. rein
    one of a pair of long straps used to control a horse
  2266. reiterate
    say, state, or perform again
  2267. rejoice
    feel happiness
  2268. relapse
    deteriorate in health
  2269. release
    grant freedom to; free from confinement
  2270. relent
    give in, as to influence or pressure
  2271. relevant
    having a bearing on or connection with the subject at issue
  2272. religion
    a strong belief in supernatural powers that control destiny
  2273. relinquish
    turn away from; give up
  2274. relish
    vigorous and enthusiastic enjoyment
  2275. reluctant
    not eager
  2276. remiss
    failing in what duty requires
  2277. remodel
    cast or model anew
  2278. remonstrance
    the act of expressing earnest opposition or protest
  2279. remorse
    a feeling of deep regret, usually for some misdeed
  2280. remunerate
    make payment to; compensate
  2281. rend
    tear or be torn violently
  2282. renegade
    someone who rebels and becomes an outlaw
  2283. renounce
    turn away from; give up
  2284. renovate
    restore to a previous or better condition
  2285. repartee
    adroitness and cleverness in reply
  2286. repatriate
    send someone back to his homeland against his will
  2287. repeal
    cancel officially
  2288. repel
    force or drive back
  2289. repertoire
    the range of skills in a particular field or occupation
  2290. repine
    express discontent
  2291. replete
    filled to satisfaction with food or drink
  2292. reportage
    the news as presented by reporters for newspapers or radio or television
  2293. repose
    freedom from activity
  2294. reprehend
    express strong disapproval of
  2295. repress
    conceal or hide
  2296. reprieve
    postpone the punishment of a convicted criminal
  2297. reproach
    express criticism towards
  2298. reprobate
    a person without moral scruples
  2299. reproof
    an act or expression of criticism and censure
  2300. reprove
    reprimand, scold, or express dissatisfaction with
  2301. reptile
    a cold-blooded vertebrate including snakes and lizards
  2302. repudiate
    refuse to acknowledge, ratify, or recognize as valid
  2303. repugnant
    offensive to the mind
  2304. repulse
    force or drive back
  2305. repute
    the state of being held in high esteem and honor
  2306. requite
    make repayment for or return something
  2307. requisite
    necessary for relief or supply
  2308. rescind
    cancel officially
  2309. reserved
    set aside for the use of a particular person or party
  2310. residue
    matter that remains after something has been removed
  2311. resign
    accept as inevitable
  2312. resilience
    ability of a material to return to its original shape
  2313. resin
    a viscous substance obtained from plants or simple molecules
  2314. resolute
    firm in purpose or belief
  2315. resonant
    characterized by a loud deep sound
  2316. resourceful
    adroit or imaginative
  2317. respite
    a pause from doing something
  2318. respire
    draw air into, and expel out of, the lungs
  2319. resplendent
    having great beauty
  2320. responsive
    reacting to a stimulus
  2321. restive
    in a very tense state
  2322. restless
    lacking physical or mental ease
  2323. restrain
    hold back
  2324. resurgence
    bringing again into activity and prominence
  2325. resuscitate
    cause to regain consciousness
  2326. retainer
    an appliance that holds teeth in position after treatment
  2327. retaliate
    make a counterattack and return like for like
  2328. retard
    cause to move more slowly or operate at a slower rate
  2329. retinue
    the group following and attending to some important person
  2330. reticent
    reluctant to draw attention to yourself
  2331. retort
    a quick reply to a question or remark
  2332. retouch
    alter so as to produce a more desirable appearance
  2333. retract
    formally reject or disavow
  2334. retrench
    tighten one's belt; use resources carefully
  2335. retribution
    a justly deserved penalty
  2336. retrograde
    moving or directed or tending in a backward direction
  2337. retrospective
    concerned with or related to the past
  2338. revelry
    unrestrained merrymaking
  2339. revenge
    action taken in return for an injury or offense
  2340. revere
    regard with feelings of respect
  2341. revise
    make changes to
  2342. revive
    cause to regain consciousness
  2343. revoke
    cancel officially
  2344. revolt
    rise up against an authority
  2345. ribald
    humorously vulgar
  2346. rickety
    inclined to shake as from weakness or defect
  2347. rider
    a traveler who actively sits and travels on an animal
  2348. ridicule
    language or behavior intended to mock or humiliate
  2349. rife
    excessively abundant
  2350. rift
    a narrow fissure in rock
  2351. rile
    disturb, especially by minor irritations
  2352. ripen
    grow ripe
  2353. riot
    a state of disorder involving group violence
  2354. rite
    any customary observance or practice
  2355. rive
    tear or be torn violently
  2356. riveting
    capable of arousing and holding the attention
  2357. rivulet
    a small stream
  2358. robust
    sturdy and strong in form, constitution, or construction
  2359. rodent
    a mammal having two pairs of ever-growing front teeth for gnawing
  2360. roil
    make turbid by stirring up the sediments of
  2361. roister
    celebrate or enjoy something in a noisy or wild way
  2362. rookie
    an awkward and inexperienced youth
  2363. roster
    a list of names
  2364. rostrum
    a platform raised above the surrounding level
  2365. rouse
    cause to become awake or conscious
  2366. royalty
    royal persons collectively
  2367. rubicund
    having a healthy reddish color
  2368. rudimentary
    being in the earliest stages of development
  2369. rue
    feel sorry for; be contrite about
  2370. ruffle
    stir up (water) so as to form ripples
  2371. ruminate
    reflect deeply on a subject
  2372. rumple
    disturb the smoothness of
  2373. run
    move fast by using one's feet
  2374. runic
    relating to characters from an ancient alphabet
  2375. rupture
    the act of making a sudden noisy break
  2376. ruse
    a deceptive maneuver, especially to avoid capture
  2377. rustic
    characteristic of rural life
  2378. rustle
    make a dry crackling sound
  2379. sabbatical
    a leave usually taken every seventh year
  2380. sabotage
    a deliberate act of destruction or disruption
  2381. saccharine
    overly sweet
  2382. sacrilege
    blasphemous behavior
  2383. saddle
    a seat for the rider of a horse or camel
  2384. safeguard
    a precautionary measure warding off impending danger
  2385. sage
    a mentor in spiritual and philosophical topics
  2386. salient
    conspicuous, prominent, or important
  2387. salmon
    any of various large food and game fishes of northern waters
  2388. salubrious
    promoting health
  2389. salutary
    tending to promote physical well-being; beneficial to health
  2390. salutation
    an acknowledgment or expression of good will
  2391. salvage
    rescuing a ship or its crew from a shipwreck or a fire
  2392. salve
    a preparation applied externally as a soothing remedy
  2393. sanctify
    render holy by means of religious rites
  2394. sanctuary
    a consecrated place where sacred objects are kept
  2395. sanction
    official permission or approval
  2396. sanctimonious
    excessively or hypocritically pious
  2397. sand
    a loose material consisting of grains of rock or coral
  2398. sanguine
    confidently optimistic and cheerful
  2399. sanitation
    the state of being clean and conducive to health
  2400. sap
    a watery fluid that circulates in a plant
  2401. sapient
    acutely insightful and wise
  2402. sarcasm
    witty language used to convey insults or scorn
  2403. sartorial
    of or relating to tailoring or clothing
  2404. sate
    fill to contentment
  2405. satiate
    fill to satisfaction
  2406. satire
    witty language used to convey insults or scorn
  2407. satirize
    ridicule with witty language used to convey insults or scorn
  2408. saturate
    infuse or fill completely
  2409. saturnine
    bitter or scornful
  2410. saunter
    walk leisurely and with no apparent aim
  2411. savanna
    a flat grassland in tropical or subtropical regions
  2412. savant
    a learned person
  2413. savory
    pleasing to the sense of taste
  2414. savvy
    marked by practical hardheaded intelligence
  2415. sawdust
    fine particles of wood made by sawing wood
  2416. scabbard
    a sheath for a sword or dagger or bayonet
  2417. scads
    a large number or amount
  2418. scale
    an ordered reference standard
  2419. scalpel
    a thin straight surgical knife
  2420. scan
    examine minutely or intensely
  2421. scant
    less than the correct or legal or full amount
  2422. scathing
    marked by harshly abusive criticism
  2423. schism
    division of a group into opposing factions
  2424. school
    an educational institution
  2425. scintillate
    emit or reflect light in a flickering manner
  2426. scion
    a descendent or heir
  2427. scission
    the act of dividing by cutting or splitting
  2428. scissor
    cut with or as if with scissors
  2429. scoff
    laugh at with contempt and derision
  2430. scooter
    child's two-wheeled vehicle operated by foot
  2431. scorch
    burn slightly and superficially so as to affect color
  2432. score
    a number that expresses accomplishment in a game or contest
  2433. scorn
    lack of respect accompanied by a feeling of intense dislike
  2434. scotch
    hinder or prevent, as an effort, plan, or desire
  2435. scour
    rub hard or scrub
  2436. scowl
    frown with displeasure
  2437. scrappy
    full of fighting spirit
  2438. scrap
    a small fragment of something broken off from the whole
  2439. scrawl
    write carelessly
  2440. scribble
    write down quickly without much attention to detail
  2441. script
    something written by hand
  2442. scrupulous
    characterized by extreme care and great effort
  2443. inscrutable
    difficult or impossible to understand
  2444. scrutinize
    examine carefully for accuracy
  2445. scuff
    walk without lifting the feet
  2446. sculpt
    create by shaping stone or wood or other material
  2447. scurrilous
    expressing offensive, insulting, or scandalous criticism
  2448. scurvy
    a condition caused by deficiency of ascorbic acid
  2449. scythe
    an edge tool for cutting grass
  2450. seascape
    a view of the sea
  2451. seamy
    morally degraded
  2452. secluded
    hidden from general view or use
  2453. secrete
    generate and separate from cells or bodily fluids
  2454. sedate
    characterized by dignity and propriety
  2455. sedentary
    requiring sitting or little activity
  2456. seduce
    lure or entice away from duty, principles, or proper conduct
  2457. sedulous
    marked by care and persistent effort
  2458. seemly
    according with custom or propriety
  2459. segment
    one of several parts that fit with others to make a whole
  2460. self-abasement
    voluntary self-punishment in order to atone for some wrongdoing
  2461. self-absorbed
    absorbed in your own interests or thoughts etc
  2462. seine
    a large fishnet that hangs vertically
  2463. seminal
    influential and providing a basis for later development
  2464. seminary
    a school for training ministers or priests or rabbis
  2465. sensation
    an awareness of some type of stimulation
  2466. sensitive
    responsive to physical stimuli
  2467. sentinel
    a person employed to keep watch for some anticipated event
  2468. sepulchral
    of or relating to a chamber that is used as a grave
  2469. septic
    of or relating to or caused by the process of decay
  2470. sequela
    any abnormality following or resulting from a disease or injury or treatment
  2471. sequester
    keep away from others
  2472. seraph
    an angel of the first order
  2473. sere
    having lost all moisture
  2474. serendipity
    good luck in making unexpected and fortunate discoveries
  2475. serene
    not agitated
  2476. serfdom
    the state of a serf
  2477. sermon
    an address of a religious nature
  2478. serpentine
    resembling a snake in form
  2479. serrate
    notched like a saw with teeth pointing toward the apex
  2480. serried
    pressed together
  2481. servile
    submissive or fawning in attitude or behavior
  2482. severe
    very harsh or strict, especially when dealing with others
  2483. shackle
    a restraint that confines or restricts freedom
  2484. shadow
    a dark shape created by an object blocking a source of light
  2485. shallow
    lacking physical depth
  2486. shale
    a sedimentary rock formed by the deposition of successive layers of clay
  2487. sham
    something that is a counterfeit; not what it seems to be
  2488. shard
    a broken piece of a brittle artifact
  2489. shiftless
    lacking ambition or initiative
  2490. shipshape
    of places
  2491. shirk
    avoid one's assigned duties
  2492. shoal
    a stretch of shallow water
  2493. shopworn
    worn or faded from being on display in a store
  2494. shred
    a small piece of cloth or paper
  2495. shrewd
    marked by practical hardheaded intelligence
  2496. shrine
    a place of worship associated with something sacred
  2497. shrug
    raise shoulders to show one doesn't know or care about something
  2498. shun
    avoid and stay away from deliberately
  2499. sidereal
    of or relating to the stars or constellations
  2500. sidestep
    avoid or try to avoid fulfilling, answering, or performing
  2501. signal
    any action or gesture that encodes a message
  2502. simper
    smile in an insincere, unnatural, or coy way
  2503. simpleton
    a person lacking intelligence or common sense
  2504. simulate
    reproduce someone's behavior or looks
  2505. sin
    an act that is regarded as a transgression of God's will
  2506. sincere
    open and genuine; not deceitful
  2507. sinecure
    a job that involves minimal duties
  2508. sinew
    a band of tissue connecting a muscle to its bony attachment
  2509. singe
    burn superficially or lightly
  2510. sinuous
    curved or curving in and out
  2511. sip
    drink in sips
  2512. siren
    a warning signal that is a loud wailing sound
  2513. skeleton
    the structure providing a frame for the body of an animal
  2514. skeptic
    someone who habitually doubts accepted beliefs
  2515. skimp
    work hastily or carelessly
  2516. skirmish
    a minor short-term fight
  2517. skirt
    a garment hanging from the waist
  2518. skit
    a short theatrical performance or episode
  2519. slack
    not tense or taut
  2520. slab
    block consisting of a thick piece of something
  2521. slake
    satisfy, as thirst
  2522. slant
    incline or bend from a vertical position
  2523. slate
    fine-grained metamorphic rock that can be split into layers
  2524. slew
    a large number or amount or extent
  2525. slight
    small in quantity or degree
  2526. sling
    a simple weapon consisting of a looped strap in which a projectile is whirled and then released
  2527. slippery
    causing or tending to cause things to slip or slide
  2528. slipshod
    marked by great carelessness
  2529. sloppy
    lacking neatness or order
  2530. sloth
    a disinclination to work or exert yourself
  2531. slouch
    assume a drooping posture or carriage
  2532. slovenly
    negligent of neatness especially in dress and person
  2533. sluggard
    an idle slothful person
  2534. sluggish
    moving slowly
  2535. slumber
    be asleep
  2536. slur
    utter indistinctly
  2537. sly
    marked by skill in deception
  2538. smarmy
    unpleasantly and excessively suave or ingratiating
  2539. smart
    characterized by quickness and ease in learning
  2540. smattering
    a slight or superficial understanding of a subject
  2541. smirk
    smile in a mocking or condescending way
  2542. smother
    deprive of oxygen and prevent from breathing
  2543. smug
    marked by excessive complacency or self-satisfaction
  2544. smuggle
    import or export without paying customs duties
  2545. snare
    a trap for birds or small mammals; often has a slip noose
  2546. snarl
    utter in an angry, sharp, or abrupt tone
  2547. sneer
    a facial expression of contempt or scorn
  2548. snobbish
    tending to associate only with people of a similar background
  2549. snub
    refuse to acknowledge
  2550. soak
    submerge in a liquid
  2551. sober
    not affected by a chemical substance, especially alcohol
  2552. sodden
    wet through and through; thoroughly wet
  2553. solace
    comfort offered to one who is disappointed or miserable
  2554. solder
    join or fuse with an alloy
  2555. solemnity
    a trait of dignified seriousness
  2556. solicitous
    full of anxiety and concern
  2557. solidify
    become firm
  2558. soliloquy
    speech you make to yourself
  2559. solitude
    a state of social isolation
  2560. solvent
    capable of meeting financial obligations
  2561. somatic
    characteristic of the body as opposed to the mind or spirit
  2562. somber
    serious and gloomy in character
  2563. somnolence
    a very sleepy state
  2564. sonata
    a musical composition of movements of contrasting forms
  2565. sonnet
    a verse form of 14 lines with a fixed rhyme scheme
  2566. soothe
    cause to feel better
  2567. sop
    dip into liquid
  2568. sophism
    a deliberately invalid argument intended to deceive
  2569. sophistication
    the quality or character of being intellectually worldly
  2570. soporific
    inducing sleep
  2571. sordid
    foul and run-down and repulsive
  2572. sound
    mechanical vibrations transmitted by an elastic medium
  2573. sparse
    not dense or plentiful
  2574. spartan
    unsparing and uncompromising in discipline or judgment
  2575. spat
    a quarrel about petty points
  2576. spate
    a sudden forceful flow
  2577. specific
    stated explicitly or in detail
  2578. specious
    plausible but false
  2579. speck
    a very small spot
  2580. spectator
    a close observer; someone who looks at something
  2581. spelunker
    a person who explores caves
  2582. spectrum
    a broad range of related objects, values, or qualities
  2583. speculate
    reflect deeply on a subject
  2584. spendthrift
    someone who spends money freely or wastefully
  2585. spent
    depleted of energy, force, or strength
  2586. spindly
    long, thin, and often weak or fragile
  2587. spiny
    having spines
  2588. spire
    a tall tower that forms the superstructure of a building
  2589. spleen
    a large oval organ between the stomach and the diaphragm
  2590. splice
    join the ends of
  2591. splint
    a thin piece of wood
  2592. spoke
    a rod joining the hub of a wheel to the rim
  2593. spontaneous
    said or done without having been planned in advance
  2594. spoof
    a humorous imitation of another work or style of work
  2595. sporadic
    recurring in scattered or unpredictable instances
  2596. sprain
    twist suddenly so as to wrench
  2597. sprightly
    full of spirit and vitality
  2598. spur
    a prod on a rider's heel used to urge a horse onward
  2599. spurious
    plausible but false
  2600. spurn
    reject with contempt
  2601. squabble
    a quarrel about petty points
  2602. squalid
    foul and run-down and repulsive
  2603. squall
    a loud and harsh cry
  2604. squander
    spend thoughtlessly; throw away
  2605. squat
    sit on one's heels
  2606. squint
    partly close one's eyes, as when hit by direct light
  2607. squelch
    suppress or crush completely
  2608. stabilize
    support and make steadfast
  2609. stalwart
    having rugged physical strength
  2610. stamina
    enduring strength and energy
  2611. stammer
    speak haltingly
  2612. stanza
    a fixed number of lines of verse forming a unit of a poem
  2613. startle
    surprise greatly
  2614. static
    not in physical motion
  2615. stature
    the height of a standing person
  2616. steadfast
    marked by firm determination or resolution; not shakable
  2617. stealth
    the act of moving in a quiet or secretive way to avoid being noticed
  2618. steep
    having a sharp inclination
  2619. stench
    a distinctive odor that is offensively unpleasant
  2620. stencil
    a sheet of material that has been perforated with a pattern
  2621. stentorian
    very loud or booming
  2622. sterile
    incapable of reproducing
  2623. stickler
    someone who insists on something
  2624. stiff
    incapable of or resistant to bending
  2625. stifle
    impair the respiration of or obstruct the air passage of
  2626. stigma
    a symbol of disgrace or infamy
  2627. stint
    supply sparingly and with restricted quantities
  2628. stingy
    unwilling to spend
  2629. stipple
    engrave by means of dots and flicks
  2630. stipulate
    make an express demand or provision in an agreement
  2631. stitch
    a link or loop made by sewing, knitting, or needlework
  2632. stock
    a supply of something available for future use
  2633. stockade
    fortification consisting of a fence set firmly for defense
  2634. stodgy
    excessively conventional and unimaginative and hence dull
  2635. stoke
    (of a fire) stir up or tend
  2636. stoic
    seeming unaffected by pleasure or pain; impassive
  2637. stolid
    having or revealing little emotion or sensibility
  2638. stomach
    enlarged and muscular saclike organ of the alimentary canal
  2639. stonewall
    engage in delaying tactics or refuse to cooperate
  2640. stouthearted
    possessing or displaying courage
  2641. stowaway
    a person who hides on a ship or plane for a free ride
  2642. stratagem
    an elaborate or deceitful scheme to deceive or evade
  2643. strait
    a narrow channel joining two larger bodies of water
  2644. strand
    a group of fibers twisted together to form a thread or rope
  2645. stratify
    form, arrange, or deposit in layers
  2646. stray
    wander from a direct course or at random
  2647. strength
    the property of being physically or mentally powerful
  2648. striate
    marked with stripes
  2649. stricture
    a principle that restricts the extent of something
  2650. stride
    walk with long steps
  2651. strident
    unpleasantly loud and harsh
  2652. strike
    deliver a sharp blow, as with the hand, fist, or weapon
  2653. stringent
    demanding strict attention to rules and procedures
  2654. strip
    take off or remove
  2655. strut
    walk in a proud, confident way
  2656. studio
    workplace for the teaching or practice of an art
  2657. stultify
    deprive of strength or efficiency; make useless or worthless
  2658. stupor
    a state of being half-awake
  2659. stunt
    check the growth or development of
  2660. sturdy
    having rugged physical strength
  2661. stygian
  2662. stylus
    a pointed tool for writing, drawing, or engraving
  2663. stymie
    hinder or prevent the progress or accomplishment of
  2664. subdue
    put down by force or intimidation
  2665. subject
    some situation or event that is thought about
  2666. subjugate
    make subservient; force to submit or subdue
  2667. sublime
    of high moral or intellectual value
  2668. subliminal
    below the threshold of conscious perception
  2669. submerge
    put under water
  2670. submissive
    inclined or willing to give in to orders or wishes of others
  2671. subordinate
    an assistant subject to the authority or control of another
  2672. subpoena
    a writ issued to compel the attendance of a witness
  2673. subservient
    compliant and obedient to authority
  2674. subside
    wear off or die down
  2675. subsidiary
    functioning in a supporting capacity
  2676. subsidy
    a grant of financial assistance, especially by a government
  2677. substantial
    real; having a material or factual existence
  2678. substantiate
    establish or strengthen as with new evidence or facts
  2679. substantive
    having a firm basis in reality and therefore important
  2680. subterfuge
    something intended to misrepresent the nature of an activity
  2681. subtlety
    the quality of being difficult to detect or analyze
  2682. subvert
    overthrow or destroy completely
  2683. succinct
    briefly giving the gist of something
  2684. succor
    assistance in time of difficulty
  2685. suffocate
    deprive of oxygen and prevent from breathing
  2686. suffuse
    cause to spread or flush or flood through, over, or across
  2687. sulk
    be in a huff and display one's displeasure
  2688. sullen
    showing a brooding ill humor
  2689. summary
    a brief statement that presents the main points
  2690. summit
    the top or extreme point of something
  2691. summon
    ask to come
  2692. sumptuous
    rich and superior in quality
  2693. sunder
    break apart or in two, using violence
  2694. supercilious
    having or showing arrogant superiority
  2695. superficial
    of, affecting, or being on or near the surface
  2696. superfluous
    more than is needed, desired, or required
  2697. superimpose
    place on top of
  2698. supine
    lying face upward
  2699. supple
    moving and bending with ease
  2700. supplant
    take the place or move into the position of
  2701. supplement
    an additional component that improves capability
  2702. supplicate
    ask for humbly or earnestly, as in prayer
  2703. supposition
    the cognitive process of conjecturing
  2704. suppress
    put down by force or authority
  2705. surcharge
    an additional fee required for some service or item
  2706. surfeit
    indulge (one's appetite) to satiety
  2707. surrender
    relinquish possession or control over
  2708. surreptitious
    marked by quiet and caution and secrecy
  2709. susceptibility
    the state of being easily affected
  2710. suspend
    bar temporarily
  2711. suture
    a seam used in surgery
  2712. svelte
    being of delicate or slender build
  2713. swagger
    walk with a lofty proud gait
  2714. swear
    to declare or affirm solemnly and formally as true
  2715. sweltering
    excessively hot and humid; marked by sweating and faintness
  2716. swerve
    turn sharply; change direction abruptly
  2717. swill
    drink large quantities of
  2718. swindle
    deprive of by deceit
  2719. swing
    change direction with a swinging motion; turn
  2720. sybarite
    a person addicted to luxury and pleasures of the senses
  2721. sycophant
    a person who tries to please someone to gain an advantage
  2722. syllabus
    a summary or outline of what will be covered in an academic course
  2723. syllogism
    reasoning in which a conclusion is derived from two premises
  2724. symbiosis
    the relation between two interdependent species of organisms
  2725. symmetry
    balance among the parts of something
  2726. symphony
    a long and complex sonata for an orchestra
  2727. synchronous
    occurring or existing at the same time
  2728. synergic
  2729. synonymous
    meaning the same or nearly the same
  2730. synopsis
    a sketchy summary of the main points of an argument
  2731. synthesis
    the combination of ideas into a complex whole
  2732. tacit
    implied by or inferred from actions or statements
  2733. taciturn
    habitually reserved and uncommunicative
  2734. tackle
    seize and throw down an opponent player carrying the ball
  2735. tact
    consideration in dealing with others
  2736. tactile
    of or relating to or proceeding from the sense of touch
  2737. tactless
    lacking what is considerate in dealing with others
  2738. tadpole
    a larval frog or toad
  2739. talisman
    a trinket thought to be a magical protection against evil
  2740. taint
    place under suspicion or cast doubt upon
  2741. talon
    a sharp hooked claw especially on a bird of prey
  2742. tambourine
    a shallow drum with metallic disks in the sides
  2743. tamper
    play around with, alter, or falsify, usually dishonestly
  2744. tangent
    a line that touches a curve at only one point
  2745. tangible
    perceptible by the senses, especially the sense of touch
  2746. tangy
    having a strong tart, sour, or piquant taste
  2747. tantalize
    harass with persistent teasing or baiting
  2748. tantamount
    being essentially equal to something
  2749. tantrum
    a display of bad temper
  2750. taper
    diminish gradually
  2751. tardy
    after the expected or usual time
  2752. tarnish
    make or become dirty or dull, as by exposure to air
  2753. tarpaulin
    waterproofed canvas
  2754. tasty
    pleasing to the palate
  2755. tatty
    showing signs of wear and tear
  2756. taunt
    harass with persistent criticism or carping
  2757. taut
    pulled or drawn tight
  2758. tawdry
    tastelessly showy
  2759. taxing
    not easily borne; wearing
  2760. taxonomy
    a classification of organisms based on similarities
  2761. tear
    separate or cause to separate abruptly
  2762. tedious
    so lacking in interest as to cause mental weariness
  2763. teeter
    move unsteadily, with a rocking motion
  2764. teetotalism
    abstaining from alcohol
  2765. telling
    disclosing unintentionally
  2766. temerity
    fearless daring
  2767. temporize
    draw out a discussion or process in order to gain time
  2768. temperate
    not extreme
  2769. tempestuous
    characterized by violent emotions or behavior
  2770. tenable
    based on sound reasoning or evidence
  2771. tenacious
    stubbornly unyielding
  2772. tendentious
    having a strong bias, especially a controversial one
  2773. tender
    easy to cut or chew
  2774. tenuous
    lacking substance or significance
  2775. tepid
    moderately warm
  2776. terminology
    a system of words used to name things in a discipline
  2777. terminus
    a place where something ends or is complete
  2778. terror
    an overwhelming feeling of fear and anxiety
  2779. terse
    brief and to the point
  2780. testator
    a person who makes a will
  2781. testimony
    something that serves as evidence
  2782. testy
    easily irritated or annoyed
  2783. tether
    restraint consisting of a rope or chain
  2784. theocracy
    a political unit governed by a deity
  2785. theatrical
    of or relating to the stage
  2786. theology
    the rational and systematic study of religion
  2787. therapeutic
    tending to cure or restore to health
  2788. thorny
    full of difficulties or perplexities
  2789. threadbare
    thin and tattered with age
  2790. throng
    a large gathering of people
  2791. thwart
    hinder or prevent, as an effort, plan, or desire
  2792. ticklish
    difficult to handle; requiring great tact
  2793. tiff
    a petty quarrel
  2794. tightfisted
    unwilling to part with money
  2795. timeworn
    repeated too often; overfamiliar through overuse
  2796. timid
    showing fear and lack of courage
  2797. timorous
    shy and fearful by nature
  2798. tinge
    color lightly
  2799. tinker
    do random, unplanned work or activities; spend time idly
  2800. tint
    a variation or slightly different shade of a color
  2801. tirade
    a speech of violent denunciation
  2802. toady
    a person who tries to please someone to gain an advantage
  2803. tonic
    a medicine that strengthens and invigorates
  2804. tong
  2805. tonsorial
    of or relating to barbers and barbering
  2806. topsy-turvy
    in utter disorder
  2807. topsoil
    the layer of soil on the surface
  2808. tornado
    a violently destructive windstorm occurring over land
  2809. torque
    a twisting force
  2810. torpid
    in a condition of biological rest or suspended animation
  2811. torpor
    a state of motor and mental inactivity
  2812. torrid
    characterized by intense emotion
  2813. torrential
    relating to or resulting from the action of a downpour
  2814. tortuous
    marked by repeated turns and bends
  2815. tourniquet
    a bandage that stops the flow of blood by applying pressure
  2816. tout
    advertise in strongly positive terms
  2817. toy
    an artifact designed to be played with
  2818. tractable
    easily managed
  2819. tranquility
    an untroubled state that is free from disturbances
  2820. transcend
    go beyond the scope or limits of
  2821. transfigure
    completely change the nature or appearance of
  2822. transgress
    act in disregard of laws, rules, contracts, or promises
  2823. transient
    lasting a very short time
  2824. transitory
    lasting a very short time
  2825. translucent
    allowing light to pass through diffusely
  2826. transparent
    able to be seen through with clarity
  2827. travail
    use of physical or mental energy; hard work
  2828. traverse
    journey across or pass over
  2829. travesty
    a composition that imitates or misrepresents a style
  2830. treacherous
    dangerously unstable and unpredictable
  2831. treasurer
    an officer charged with receiving and disbursing funds
  2832. treaty
    a written agreement between two states or sovereigns
  2833. trenchant
    having keenness and forcefulness and penetration in thought
  2834. trepidation
    a feeling of alarm or dread
  2835. trespass
    enter unlawfully on someone's property
  2836. tribute
    something given or done as an expression of esteem
  2837. trickle
    run or flow slowly, as in drops or in an unsteady stream
  2838. trite
    repeated too often; overfamiliar through overuse
  2839. trivial
    (informal) small and of little importance
  2840. troupe
    an organization of performers and associated personnel
  2841. trophy
    something given as a token of victory
  2842. truant
    one who is absent from school without permission
  2843. truce
    a state of peace agreed to between opponents
  2844. truculent
    defiantly aggressive
  2845. trudge
    walk heavily and firmly, as when weary, or through mud
  2846. trumpet
    a brass musical instrument with a brilliant tone
  2847. truncate
    make shorter as if by cutting off
  2848. twig
    a small branch or division of a branch
  2849. truss
    a rigid framework of beams that supports a structure
  2850. tugboat
    a powerful small boat designed to pull or push larger ships
  2851. tumult
    a state of commotion and noise and confusion
  2852. turbid
    clouded as with sediment
  2853. turbulent
    characterized by unrest or disorder or insubordination
  2854. turgid
    ostentatiously lofty in style
  2855. turmoil
    a violent disturbance
  2856. turncoat
    a disloyal person who betrays or deserts a cause
  2857. turpitude
    a corrupt or depraved or degenerate act or practice
  2858. turquoise
    a shade of blue tinged with green
  2859. turret
    a small tower extending above a building
  2860. typo
    a mistake in printed matter
  2861. tyro
    someone new to a field or activity
  2862. ubiquitous
    being present everywhere at once
  2863. unassailable
    impossible to attack
  2864. uncanny
    surpassing the ordinary or normal
  2865. uncouch
  2866. unctuous
    unpleasantly and excessively suave or ingratiating
  2867. undergird
    make secure underneath
  2868. undermine
    weaken or impair, especially gradually
  2869. underscore
    give extra weight to
  2870. underdog
    one who is at a disadvantage and expected to lose
  2871. understudy
    an actor able to replace a regular performer when required
  2872. understate
    represent as less significant or important
  2873. understated
    exhibiting restraint, especially in regards to taste
  2874. unexceptionable
    completely acceptable; not open to reproach
  2875. unflappable
    not easily perturbed, excited, or upset
  2876. ungainly
    lacking grace in movement or posture
  2877. unimpeachable
    beyond doubt or reproach
  2878. unkempt
    not properly maintained or cared for
  2879. unlettered
    having little acquaintance with writing
  2880. unpretentious
    not behaving in an artificial way to impress others; natural
  2881. unproductive
    not producing or capable of producing
  2882. unrequited
    not returned in kind
  2883. unruly
    unable to be governed or controlled
  2884. untenable
    incapable of being defended or justified
  2885. untold
    of an incalculable amount
  2886. untoward
    not in keeping with accepted standards of what is proper
  2887. unwitting
    not aware or knowing
  2888. unwonted
    out of the ordinary
  2889. upbraid
    express criticism towards
  2890. uphold
    stand up for; stick up for; of causes, principles, or ideals
  2891. urbane
    showing a high degree of refinement
  2892. usurp
    seize and take control without authority
  2893. usury
    the act of lending money at an exorbitant rate of interest
  2894. utter
    without qualification
  2895. vaccinate
    produce immunity in by inoculation
  2896. vacillate
    be undecided about something
  2897. vacuous
    devoid of matter
  2898. vagary
    an unexpected and inexplicable change in something
  2899. vague
    lacking clarity or distinctness
  2900. valediction
    a farewell oration
  2901. valiant
    having or showing heroism or courage
  2902. valid
    well grounded in logic or truth or having legal force
  2903. vanquish
    defeat in a competition, race, or conflict
  2904. vapid
    lacking significance or liveliness or spirit or zest
  2905. vaporize
    turn into gas
  2906. variance
    the quality of being subject to change
  2907. variegation
    the act of introducing variety
  2908. varnish
    a coating that provides a hard, lustrous finish to a surface
  2909. vault
    a burial chamber (usually underground)
  2910. vaunt
    show off
  2911. veer
    turn sharply; change direction abruptly
  2912. vehement
    marked by extreme intensity of emotions or convictions
  2913. venal
    capable of being corrupted
  2914. vendor
    someone who exchanges goods or services for money
  2915. veneer
    coating consisting of a thin layer of wood
  2916. venerate
    regard with feelings of respect and reverence
  2917. venial
    warranting only temporal punishment
  2918. venom
    toxin secreted by animals
  2919. veracious
    habitually speaking the truth
  2920. verbatim
    using exactly the same words
  2921. verbose
    using or containing too many words
  2922. verdant
    characterized by abundance of vegetation and green foliage
  2923. verify
    confirm the truth of
  2924. veritable
    not counterfeit or copied
  2925. verisimilar
    appearing to be true or real
  2926. vernacular
    the everyday speech of the people
  2927. versatile
    having great diversity or variety
  2928. verse
    literature in metrical form
  2929. vertigo
    a reeling sensation; a feeling that you are about to fall
  2930. verve
    an energetic style
  2931. vessel
    an object used as a container, especially for liquids
  2932. vestige
    an indication that something has been present
  2933. vestigial
    not fully developed in mature animals
  2934. veteran
    a person who has served in the armed forces
  2935. veto
    a vote that blocks a decision
  2936. vex
    disturb, especially by minor irritations
  2937. viable
    capable of life or normal growth and development
  2938. vicarious
    experienced at secondhand
  2939. vicious
    having the nature of evildoing
  2940. vicissitude
    a variation in circumstances or fortune
  2941. victimize
    cause someone to suffer some adverse circumstance
  2942. vigilant
    carefully observant or attentive
  2943. vignette
    a brief literary description
  2944. vigorous
    characterized by forceful and energetic action or activity
  2945. vilify
    spread negative information about
  2946. vim
    a healthy capacity for vigorous activity
  2947. vindicate
    show to be right by providing justification or proof
  2948. vindictive
    disposed to seek revenge or intended for revenge
  2949. virtuoso
    someone who is dazzlingly skilled in any field
  2950. virtuous
    morally excellent
  2951. virulent
    extremely poisonous or injurious; producing venom
  2952. viscid
    having the sticky properties of an adhesive
  2953. viscous
    having a relatively high resistance to flow
  2954. visionary
    a person with unusual powers of foresight
  2955. vitality
    the property of being able to survive and grow
  2956. vitiate
    make imperfect
  2957. vitrify
    change into glass or a glass-like substance by applying heat
  2958. vitriolic
    harsh, bitter, or malicious in tone
  2959. vituperate
    spread negative information about
  2960. vivacious
    vigorous and animated
  2961. vociferous
    conspicuously and offensively loud
  2962. volatile
    liable to lead to sudden change or violence
  2963. volition
    the act of making a choice
  2964. voluble
    marked by a ready flow of speech
  2965. voluminous
    large in capacity or bulk
  2966. voluptuous
    displaying luxury and furnishing gratification to the senses
  2967. voracious
    devouring or craving food in great quantities
  2968. votary
    a priest or priestess in a non-Christian religion or cult
  2969. vouch
    give personal assurance; guarantee
  2970. vulgar
    of or associated with the great masses of people
  2971. vulnerable
    capable of being wounded or hurt
  2972. waddle
    walk unsteadily
  2973. waffle
    a batter cake baked and pressed between two patterned metal plates
  2974. waft
    a long flag; often tapering
  2975. wag
    a movement from side to side
  2976. wan
    pale, as of a person's complexion
  2977. wanderlust
    very strong or irresistible impulse to travel
  2978. wane
    a gradual decline (in size or strength or power or number)
  2979. want
    the state of needing something that is absent or unavailable
  2980. wardrobe
    a piece of furniture that provides storage space for clothes
  2981. warmonger
    a person who advocates militaristic policies
  2982. warp
    bend or twist out of shape
  2983. warrant
    formal and explicit approval
  2984. wary
    marked by keen caution and watchful prudence
  2985. wastrel
    someone who squanders resources or time
  2986. watershed
    a ridge of land that separates two adjacent river systems
  2987. wax
    substance solid at normal temperature and insoluble in water
  2988. waylay
    wait in hiding to attack
  2989. welter
    a confused multitude of things
  2990. wheedle
    influence or urge by gentle urging, caressing, or flattering
  2991. whet
    sharpen by rubbing
  2992. whiff
    a short light gust of air
  2993. whimsical
    determined by chance or impulse rather than by necessity
  2994. wholesome
    characteristic of physical or moral well-being
  2995. wickedness
    the quality of being wicked
  2996. wince
    draw back, as with fear or pain
  2997. windbag
    a person who talks a great deal about uninteresting topics
  2998. windy
    abounding in or exposed to the wind or breezes
  2999. winsome
    charming in a childlike or naive way
  3000. wit
    mental ability
  3001. withdraw
    pull back or move away or backward
  3002. wither
    lose freshness, vigor, or vitality
  3003. withhold
    hold back; refuse to hand over or share
  3004. wizen
    lean and wrinkled by shrinkage as from age or illness
  3005. wobble
    move sideways or in an unsteady way
  3006. worldly
    characteristic of secularity rather than spirituality
  3007. worship
    the activity of cherishing as divine
  3008. wrangler
    a cowboy who takes care of the saddle horses
  3009. wretched
    deserving or inciting pity
  3010. wry
    humorously sarcastic or mocking
  3011. xenophobe
    a person who fears and dislikes foreigners or strangers
  3012. yoke
    a wooden frame across the shoulders for carrying buckets
  3013. yokel
    a person who is not intelligent or interested in culture
  3014. zeal
    a feeling of strong eagerness
  3015. zealot
    a fervent and even militant proponent of something
  3016. zenith
    the highest point of something
  3017. zesty
    having an agreeably pungent taste
Created on Thu Sep 22 06:29:16 EDT 2011 (updated Thu Sep 22 07:48:00 EDT 2011)

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