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allay
(v.) to soothe, ease
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allege
(v.) to assert, usually without proof
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alleviate
(v.) to relieve, make more bearable
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allocate
(v.) to distribute, set aside
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aloof
(adj.) reserved, distant
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altercation
(n.) a dispute, fight
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amalgamate
(v.) to bring together, unite
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ambiguous
(adj.) uncertain, variably interpretable
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ambivalent
(adj.) having opposing feelings
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ameliorate
(v.) to improve
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amenable
(adj.) willing, compliant
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amenity
(n.) an item that increases comfort
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amiable
(adj.) friendly
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amicable
(adj.) friendly
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berate
(v.) to scold vehemently
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bereft
(adj.) devoid of, without
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beseech
(v.) to beg, plead, implore
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colossus
(n.) a gigantic statue or thing
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combustion
(n.) the act or process of burning
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commendation
(n.) a notice of approval or recognition
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commensurate
(adj.) corresponding in size or amount
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commodious
(adj.) roomy
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compelling
(adj.) forceful, demanding attention
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compensate
(v.) to make an appropriate payment for something
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complacency
(n.) self-satisfied ignorance of danger
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complement
(v.) to complete, make perfect
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compliant
(adj.) ready to adapt oneself to the wishes of others
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complicit
(adj.) being an accomplice in a wrongful act
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compliment
(n.) an expression of esteem or approval
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devious
(adj.) not straightforward, deceitful
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dialect
(n.) a variation of a language
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diaphanous
(adj.) light, airy, transparent
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didactic
(adj.) intended to instruct
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diffident
(adj.) shy, quiet, modest
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diffuse
(v.) to scatter, thin out, break up
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dilatory
(adj.) tending to delay, causing delay
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diligent
(adj.) showing care in doing work
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diminutive
(adj.) small or miniature
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encumber
(v.) to weigh down, burden
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enervate
(v.) to weaken, exhaust
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enfranchise
(v.) to grant the vote to
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engender
(v.) to bring about, create, generate
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enigmatic
(adj.) mystifying, cryptic
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enmity
(n.) ill will, hatred, hostility
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ennui
(n.) boredom, weariness
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fetter
(v.) to chain, restrain
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fickle
(adj.) shifting in character, inconstant
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fidelity
(n.) loyalty, devotion
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goad
(v.) to urge, spur, incite to action
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hardy
(adj.) robust, capable of surviving through adverse conditions
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inchoate
(adj.) unformed or formless, in a beginning stage
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incisive
(adj.) clear, sharp, direct
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inclination
(n.) a tendency, propensity
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incontrovertible
(adj.) indisputable
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incorrigible
(adj.) incapable of correction, delinquent
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increment
(n.) an enlargement; the process of increasing
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incumbent
- (n.) one who holds an office
- (adj.) necessary to complete a duty
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legerdemain
(n.) deception, slight-of-hand
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lenient
(adj.) demonstrating tolerance or gentleness
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meager
(adj.) deficient in size or quality
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medley
(n.) a mixture of differing things
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mendacious
(adj.) having a lying, false character
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noisome
(adj.) unpleasant, offensive, especially to the sense of smell
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nomadic
(adj.) wandering from place to place
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obstreperous
(adj.) noisy, unruly
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obtuse
(adj.) lacking quickness of sensibility or intellect
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pittance
(n.) a very small amount, especially relating to money
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placate
(v.) to ease the anger of, soothe
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placid
(adj.) calm, peaceful
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platitude
(n.) an uninspired remark, cliche
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plaudits
(n.) enthusiastic approval, applause
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plausible
(adj.) believable, reasonable
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plenitude
(n.) an abundance
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plethora
(n.) an abundance, excess
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pliable
(adj.) flexible
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poignant
(adj.) deeply affecting, moving
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polemic
(n.) an aggressive argument against a specific opinion
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querulous
(adj.) whiny, complaining
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revere
(v.) to esteem, show deference, venerate
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revoke
(v.) to take back
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rhapsodize
(v.) to engage in excessive enthusiasm
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ribald
(adj.) coarsely, crudely humorous
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rife
(adj.) abundant
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ruminate
(v.) to contemplate, reflect
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ruse
(n.) a trick
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surfeit
(n.) an overabundant supply or indulgence
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surmise
(v.) to infer with little evidence
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surreptitious
(adj.) stealthy
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surrogate
(n.) one acting in place of another
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swarthy
(adj.) of dark color or complexion
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sycophant
(n.) one who flatters for self-gain
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truculent
(adj.) ready to fight, cruel
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truncate
(v.) to shorten by cutting off
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turgid
(adj.) swollen, excessively embellished in style or language
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turpitude
(n.) depravity, moral corruption
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utopia
(n.) an imaginary and remote place of perfection
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vivacious
(adj.) lively, sprightly
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vocation
(n.) the work in which someone is employed, profession
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vociferous
(adj.) loud, boisterous
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wrath
(n.) vengeful anger, punishment