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supernumerary
in excess number
Superseded
to take the place of, especially if outdated
supplant
v. to take place of, supersede
S. replace, displace, oust
suppliant
one who asks in a humble or earnest way
supplicate
to ask earnestly
supposition
assumption;hypothesis
surfeit
to fill to excess; gorge
Surreptitious
secret and stealthy; furtive
sustenance
means of sustaining life; nourishment
swarthy
adj - having dark skin and complexion
swath
a row of cut grain or grass left by a scythe or mowing machine
He cut a swath through the field with his scythe.
Swelter
To suffer or perspire from oppressive heat
swill
gulp, quaff, swig
sybarite
a person devoted to pleasure
sycophant
someone who acts excessively obedient to others in order to gain advantage
syllogism
a set of propositions that are related to one another and draw a conclusion from the major and minor premises
Symbiosis
a relationship between two different species that interact with each other
synoptic
affording or taking a general view of the principal parts of a subject.
Tacit
implied or inferred without direct expression; understood
taciturn
adj. - not talkative; reserved; uncommunicative
talisman
a magical charm or superstitious object for luck
Tanner
a person who makes hides into leather.
Tantamount
(Adjective) Equivalent, having the same meaning, value or effect
taper
to decrease in thickness
Noun -candle flame
tarry
(v) to delay leaving; to linger, wait; to remain or stay for a while
Synonyms: dawdle, dally
Antonyms: rush, hasten, leave, depart
tatty
worn, shabby
tautological
redundant; circular
true by virtue of its logical form alone
tawdry
cheap-looking, gawdy, showy
teetotalism
practice of abstinence from alcohol
temerity
Excessive confidence or boldness; audacity
* - no one had the temerity to question his conclusions
Tempestuous
(adjective) stormy, turbulent
temporizing
remaining in one position and exploring its options but not making progress
Tenacity
(noun) the condition or quality of persistence (adj.) tenacious
tendentious
adj. intended to promote a particular point of view, doctrine, or cause; biased or partisan
TENSILE
capable of withstanding physical stress
TEPID
Marked by lack of enthusiasm; lacking in force
terminus
boundary,end
Terse
Concise almost rudely concise
The president gave a terse Statement dismissing the charges on the opposing party.
Tessellated
Adj- Having a checkered appearance Ex: mosaic, stone walkway
testator
a person who has made a valid will. A woman often is referred to as a testatix, although testator can be used for either gender.
thematic
relating to a unifying motif or idea
theocracy
government headed by religious leaders
thespian
pertaining to the drama or acting
from Thespis, reputed father of Greek drama
thrall
a person who is morally or mentally enslaved by some power, influence, or the like
Threadbare
worn through till the threads show; shabby and poor
throes
pang spasms hard or painful struggle
throng
a large gathering of people
*throttle
[throttle, dim, of throat] to choke, strangle; to suppress, silence
Tiller
Lever which we hold to steer the boat
Timbre
or color, quality of sound produced a voice or instrument
timorous
showing or suffering from nervousness, fear, or a lack of confidence
tipple
v. drink (alcoholoic beverage) frequently
tithe
a religious offering of one-tenth of the value of produce, livestock, or other commodities
titillate
v. stimulate or excite (someone), especially in a sexual way
titter
hesitant laugh, nervous laugh
Titular
Holding a title without any real authority
Toady
A ‘yes man’, obsequious, servile flatterer
to tonsure
the act of cutting hair or shaving head
torpor
extreme sluggishness or lack of energy
torrid
giving off intense heat
Torrent
A heavy stream; a gush
TORTUOUS
- full of twists or curves; winding, as a tortuous road
2. tricky; crooked
Touchstone
something that provides a standard against which other things are compared and/or judged
tractable
ability to be easily managed or controlled: “Her mother wished she were more tractable.” (n: tractibility)
traduced
slandered; spoke falsely of
Transcendent
being above, beyond, or independent of ordinary experience and physical reality, and therefore sometimes considered incomprehensible to human reason.
transfigure
To alter the outward appearance of; transform. To exalt or glorify
Transgression
a violation of a law
noun
Transmute
To change from one form to another, to transform.
trappings
adornments, embellishments, or ornamental equipment
travail
n. work, especially arduous work, tribulation, anguish
tremulous
shaking
*trembling
trenchant
forceful, effective, and vigorous
trepidation
a state of alarm or dread
Trifling
Small, unimportant
Trite
(adj) common place, overused, stale
trivia
insiqnificant matters
troth
pledge of good faith especially in betrothal
Truculence
Disposition/ eagerness to fight/ act; bitter hostility
tryst
a secret meeting of lovers
tumid
swollen
Tumult
violent and noisy commotion or disturbance of a crowd or mob
Tumult
violent and noisy commotion or disturbance of a crowd or mob
turbid
not clear or transparent because of stirred-up sediment or the like; clouded; opaque; obscured.
tureen
a large, deep, covered dish for serving soup, stew, or other foods.
turgid
swollen; complex in style or language, bombastic
turpitude
shameful wickedness; depravity
Tutelage
Protection of, or authority; ;guardianship; instruction
Tutelary
Having the position of a guardian or protector pf a person, place, or thing
tyro
n. a beginner; a novice, neophyte
Henry was no ____ at running marathon races; he had run fifteen and won three.
I could tell that Roger was a ____ at chess when he could not remember how to set up the pieces on the board.
ulterior
adj. existing beyond the obvious or admitted; intentionally hidden
umbrage
shade cast by trees; foliage giving shade
unanimity
agreement by all people involved
unassailable
undisputable, not able to be attacked with success
Unassuaged
Unable to be comforted or soothed
Unbridled
Not controlled
uncanny
(adj.) strange mysterious, weird, beyond explanation
SYNONYMS: eerie, inexplicable, spooky
Unconscionable
Unreasonable, not guided or restrained by conscience and often referring to a contract grossly unfair to one party because of the superior bargaining powers of the other party.
Unction
soothing or comforting, anointing with oil
Unctuous
excessively smooth or smug; trying too hard to give an impression of earnestness, sincerity, or piety; fatty, oily; pliable
Synonyms: mealymouthed, servile, fawning, greasy
Unequivocal
Adjective- perfectly clear, obvious
Unexceptionable
Beyond any reasonable objection.
unfeigned
sincere, real, without pretence
unfettered
set free from restrictions
unfledged
immature; young
Unfrock-Any priest caught breaking his oath would certainly be unfrocked.
to dethrone, especially of priestly power
Ungainly
Clumsy ; awkward; hard to handle ( graceful)
unguent
salve; ointment
unintimidating
ADJ. /无惧的/unfrightening. Though Phil had expected to feel overawed when he met Steve Young, he found the famous quarterback friendly and unintimidating.
Unmitigated
Not stopping; severe or harsh
Unobtrusive
Inconspicuous, unassertive, or-reticent.
unprepossessing
not attractive or appealing
unseemly
inappropriate
Unsullied
Unspoiled; pure
untenable
that which cannot be (logically) held, defended, or maintained
untoward
unexpected and adverse; unfortunate or unlucky
untrammeled
not hindered
Unwitting
inadvertent; unintentional; accidental
unwonted
not habitual or ordinary; unusual
Upbraid
Criticize or rebuke sharply
Uproarious
(adj.)- loud and boisterous
upshot
consequence
urbane
refined in manner, suave
urchin
a small mischievous boy; any youngster
Ursine
Adjective
Pertaining to or characteristic of a bear
He didn’t hibernate, but he slept so much he seemed ursine
Usury
Charging high, excessive, illegal interest rates on loans. Church said lending money with interest was a sin, so Christians asked Jews to be in charge of loans. they then proceeded to stereotype them as greedy usurpers.
usurp
to take or make use of without right
Uxorious
–adjective
doting upon, foolishly fond of, or affectionately submissive toward one’s wife.
vagary
an unpredictable or erratic action, occurrence, course, or instance, strange idea
vagrant
one who has no established residence and wanders idly from place to place without lawful or visible means of support
Vainglorious
Boastful, conceited
valedictory
a. Bidding farewell.
b. A farewell address.
vanguard
the foremost part of the army; the leading position, forefront of any movement
vantage
a position that provides an advantage
vapid
dull; empty
variegated
having streaks, marks, or patches of a different color or colors; varicolored
vassal
in feudal Europe, a person who received a grant of land from a lord in exchange for a pledge of loyalty and services in the military.
vaunted
adj; famous, celebrated, known for
vaunt
to speak boastfully; brag
vehement
intense, forceful, impassioned
venal
open to or marked by bribery or corruption
syn- dishonest, bribable, corruptible, mercenary
venerable
worthy of respect because of age, character, or position
venerate
respect deeply; regard as sacred
Venial
Syn: excusable, forgivable
Ant: inexcusable, unforgivable, unpardonable
Venturesome
Disposed to venture or take risks
veracious
truthful
he was found to be very veracious and reliable, which is why he was hired
Verbatim
Word for word; exactly as written or spoken
(adj) exact
(adv) precisely
verbiage
n. language that is too wordy or inflated in proportion to the sense or content
Verdant
Green with growing plants or grass; green in color.
Unripe in knowledge or judgment; unsophisticated
verdigris
a green coating on copper due to weathering
verisimilar
(adj)
having the appearance of truth (probably)
depicting realism
“very similar to the truth”
verisimilitude
the quality of realism in a work that persuades the reader that he/she is getting a vision of life as it really is
Veritable
Being in fact the thing named and not false
vernal
active in the springtime
Vertex
Where three or more edges meet
verve
full of life and energy
viand
an item of food
Vicissitudes
noun
a change of circumstances or fortune, typically one that is unwelcome or unpleasant.
Victuals
Food fit for humans to eat
vignette
a brief literary description or dramatic sketch
vindictive
seeking revenge; bearing a grudge
syn: vengeful
ant: forgiving
vintner
wine grower
virile
masculine or having characteristics of a man
visage
countenance
viscid
Sticky, gluey
Vitiate
To corrupt, debase, spoil
Vitreous
glassy ,brilliant
vitriolic
expressing bitter hatred
Vituperative
Adj. Harshly Abusive, scolding
vivacious
lively, bubbly
vivisection
surgery on living animals
Vixen
a female fox; an offensive term that deliberately insults a woman regarded as vindictive and bad-tempered
Vociferous
characterized as being very loud
Volition
The act or an instance of making a conscious choice or decision
voluble
fluent; glib
vouchsafe
to condescend to grant or bestow
vulpine
clever, wolf-like
Waggish
(adj.) fond of making jokes; characteristic of ajoker; playfully humorous or droll
waif
an abandoned person
wallowed
(especially of particular animals) to lie or roll about slowly in deep wet earth, sand or water
a hippopotamus wallowing in mud
Wan
of an unnatural or sickly pallor; pallid; lacking color:
waned
To decrease gradually in size, amount, intensity, or degree; decline. To approach an end.
wangle
to manipulate; to obtain by scheming or by underhand methods
Wanton
adj. reckless; heartless, unjustifiable, loose in morals
n. a spoiled, pampered person; one with low morals
warble
to sing or whistle with trills, quavers, or melodic embellishments
to yodel
to produce a continuous sound varying regularly in pitch and frequency
Warrens
an underground burrow inhabited by rabbits or other small animals
Wastrel
A wasteful person, spendthrift; a good-for-nothing
S: loafer, idler, squanderer, profligate
A: skinflint, tightwad, miser
wax
verb
grow gradually larger
Waylaid
Lie in wait for someone or to stop somebody
Welter
Wallow; lie soaked
I.e the victims welterweight in their own blood
A large number of items in no order
I.e welter of data
State of general disorder
Confusion; turmoil; confused mass; bewildering jumble
Wheedle
Coaxing or flattery to gain some desire.
Synonyms:
Cajole
Inveigle
Soft Soap
Sweet talk
Whet
to excite or stimulate (the mind or appetite); to hone or sharpen (a knife or mind)
Whorl
A whorl has two deltas and one or more cores
Willfully
intentionally and purposely
Wily
full of, marked by, or proceeding from wiles ; crafty; cunning.
winnow
v: to rid of undesirable parts; to separate the good from the bad
Winsome
Attractive or appealing in a fresh, innocent way
wistful
characterized by melancholy, longing
Witless
Lacking intelligence
witticism
a witty or clever remark
wizened
shrunk, wrinkled, dry
woe
deep distress or misery
trouble; misfortune
very bad; wretched
Wont
adj. likely
Syn: accustomed
Ant: unlikely
Writhe
To twist the body, as if in pain
Xenophobia
Fear or hatred of foreign things
Noun
yen
a strong desire or inclination
Yeoman
Farmer who owns small land
yoke
join, attach, connect
yokel
(n) a person who is not very intelligent or interested in culture, country bumpkin
Yore
- time past
knights of yore.
Zenith
The point in the sky directly over the head of the observer anywhere on Earth
Zephyr
The west wind, which is known for being soft and warm.
