GRE Set 5 Flashcards
1
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Abandon
A
complete lack of inhibition or restraint.
2
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Abrasive
A
showing little concern for the feelings of others; harsh.
3
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Abreast
A
up to date with the latest news, ideas, or information
4
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Abridge
A
shorten (a piece of writing) without losing the sense.
5
Q
Abstruse
A
difficult to understand; obscure.
6
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Accentuate
A
to make (something) more prominent or noticeable
7
Q
Accord
A
an official agreement or treaty.
8
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Acerbic
A
sharply or bitingly critical, sarcastic, or ironic in temper, mood, or tone
9
Q
Acquisitive
A
excessively interested in acquiring money or material things.
10
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Activism
A
the policy or action of using vigorous campaigning to bring about political or
social change.
11
Q
Acumen
A
superior insight; quickness and shrewdness of judgment, especially in practical matters.
12
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Acute
A
present or experienced to a severe or intense degree.
13
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Acute
A
having or showing a perceptive understanding or insight; shrewd.
14
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Adroit
A
clever or skillful in using the hands or mind.
15
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Adulation
A
obsequious flattery; excessive admiration or praise.
16
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Aesthetic
A
concerned with beauty or the appreciation of beauty.
17
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Affable
A
friendly, good-natured, or easy to talk to.
18
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Affectation
A
behavior, speech, or writing that is artificial and designed to impress.
19
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Aghast
A
filled with horror or shock.
20
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Alacrity
A
brisk and cheerful readiness.
21
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Alienate
A
cause (someone) to feel isolated or estranged.
22
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Aloof
A
conspicuously uninvolved and uninterested, typically through distaste.
23
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Ambiguity
A
the quality of being open to more than one interpretation; inexactness.
24
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Ambivalent
A
having mixed feelings or contradictory ideas about something or someone.
25
Ameliorate
make (something bad or unsatisfactory) better, improve
26
Amiable
having or displaying a friendly and pleasant manner.
27
Amuse
cause (someone) to find something funny; entertain.
28
Anachronism
belonging to a period other than that being portrayed.
29
Antagonistic
showing or feeling active opposition or hostility toward someone or
something.
30
Antedate
precede in time; come before (something) in date.
31
Antiquity
the ancient past, especially the period before the middle ages.
32
Antithesis
a contrast or opposition between two things.
33
Apathy
lack of interest, enthusiasm, or concern.
34
Aplomb
complete and confident composure or self-assurance
35
Apologist
a person who offers an argument in defense of something controversial.
36
Apposite
apt in the circumstances or in relation to something.
37
Appropriate
take (something) for one's own use, typically without the owner's permission.
38
Arbitrary
based on random choice or personal whim, rather than any reason or system.
39
Arcane
understood by few; mysterious or secret.
40
Arduous
involving or requiring strenuous effort; difficult and tiring.
41
Articulate
(of a person or a person's words) having or showing the ability to speak fluently and coherently.
42
Assertive
having or showing a confident and forceful personality.
43
Assiduous
showing great care and perseverance.
44
Astonish
surprise or impress (someone) greatly.
45
Astound
shock or greatly surprise.
46
Attainment
a thing achieved, especially a skill or educational achievement.
47
Attribute
regard something as being caused by (someone or something).
48
Augment
make (something) greater by adding to it; increase.
49
Austerity
extreme plainness and simplicity of style or appearance.
50
Aversion
a strong dislike or disinclination.
51
Avert
prevent or ward off (an undesirable occurrence).
52
Banal
so lacking in originality as to be obvious and boring.
53
Banish
send (someone) away from a country or place as an official punishment.
54
Bearing
relation; relevance.
55
Befriend
act as a friend to (someone) by offering help or support.
56
Beguile
charm or enchant (someone), sometimes in a deceptive way.
57
Beguile
trick (someone) into doing something.
58
Beguile
help (time) pass pleasantly.
59
Beholden
owing thanks or having a duty to someone in return for help or a service.
60
Belie
(of an appearance) fail to give a true notion or impression of (something);
disguise or contradict.
61
Bemuse
puzzle, confuse, or bewilder (someone).
62
Benign
harmless, kind, gentle
63
Betray
unintentionally reveal; be evidence of.
64
Bias
prejudice in favor of or against one thing, person, or group compared with another, usually in a way considered to be unfair.
65
Blemish
spoil the appearance of (something) that is otherwise aesthetically perfect.
66
Blight
have a severely detrimental effect on.
67
Blithe
showing a casual and cheerful indifference considered to be callous or improper.
68
Blunt
(of a person or remark) uncompromisingly forthright.
69
Bogus
not genuine or true; fake.
70
Bolster
support or strengthen; prop up
71
Boon
a thing that is helpful or beneficial.
72
Braggart
a person who boasts about achievements or possessions.
73
Brandish
wave or flourish (something, especially a weapon) as a threat or in anger or excitement.
74
Brazen
bold and without shame. endure an embarrassing or difficult situation by behaving with apparent confidence and lack of shame.
75
Brevity
concise and exact use of words in writing or speech.
76
Bridle
bring (something) under control; curb.
77
Bucolic
relating to the pleasant aspects of the countryside and country life.
78
Buoyancy
an optimistic and cheerful disposition.
79
Calamitous
involving calamity; catastrophic or disastrous.
80
Callous
feeling or showing no sympathy for others
81
Calumny
a false and slanderous statement.
82
Canny
having or showing shrewdness and good judgment, especially in money or business matters.
83
Canonize
treat or regard as being above reproach or of great significance.
84
Caprice
a sudden and unaccountable change of mood or behavior.
85
Catastrophe
an event causing great and often sudden damage or suffering; a disaster.
86
Cerebral
intellectual rather than emotional or physical.
87
Check
stop or slow down the progress of (something undesirable).
88
Cherish
protect and care for (someone) lovingly.
89
Circumscribe
restrict (something) within limits.
90
Circumstantial
pointing indirectly toward someone's guilt but not conclusively proving it.
91
Clangor
a continuous loud banging or ringing sound.
92
Clearheaded
alert and thinking logically and coherently
93
Clerical
(of a job or person) concerned with or relating to work in an office, especially
routine documentation and administrative tasks, related to the clergy
94
Cloak
hide, cover, or disguise (something).
95
Clumsy
done awkwardly or without skill or elegance.
96
Coalesce
come together to form one mass or whole.
97
Cogent
(of an argument or case) clear, logical, and convincing.
98
Coherent
(of an argument, theory, or policy) logical and consistent.
99
Collusion
secret or illegal cooperation or conspiracy, especially in order to cheat or
deceive others.
100
Commensurate
corresponding in size or degree; in proportion.
101
Commonplace
a trite saying or topic; a platitude, a usual or ordinary thing.
102
Compel
force or oblige (someone) to do something.
103
Complacent
showing smug or uncritical satisfaction with oneself or one's achievements.
104
Complementary
acting or serving to complete; completing.
105
Compliance
unworthy or excessive acquiescence.
106
Conditional
subject to one or more conditions or requirements being met; made or
granted on certain terms.
107
Condone
accept and allow (behavior that is considered morally wrong or offensive) to
continue.
108
Confound
cause surprise or confusion in (someone), especially by acting against their
expectations.
109
Consensus
a general agreement
110
Conspicuous
standing out so as to be clearly visible.
111
Contemporary
living or occurring at the same time.
112
Contemptuous
feeling or expressing angry disgust, as at something unworthy or wicked; scornful.
113
Contend
struggle to surmount (a difficulty or danger).
114
Contentment
a state of happiness and satisfaction.
115
Conundrum
a confusing and difficult problem or question.
116
Convoluted
(especially of an argument, story, or sentence) extremely complex and difficult to follow.
117
Cope
(of a person) deal effectively with something difficult.
118
Copious
abundant in supply or quantity.
119
Corroborate
confirm or give support to (a statement, theory, or finding).
120
Counterfeit
a fraudulent imitation of something else; a forgery.
121
Counterintuitive
contrary to intuition or to common-sense expectation (but often nevertheless
true).
122
Counterproductive
having the opposite of the desired effect.
123
Cow
cause (someone) to submit to one's wishes by intimidation.
124
Crafty
clever at achieving one's aims by indirect or deceitful methods
125
Crestfallen
sad and disappointed.
126
Cunning
having or showing skill in achieving one's ends by deceit or evasion.
127
Cursory
hasty and therefore not thorough or detailed.
128
Curtail
to make less by or as if by cutting off or away some part
129
Cynical
believing that people are motivated by self-interest; distrustful of human
sincerity or integrity.
130
Daunt
make (someone) feel intimidated or apprehensive.
131
Debacle
a sudden collapse into disaster; downfall.
132
Debase
to reduce in value, quality, esteem, or character.
133
Debunk
to expose or ridicule the falseness or exaggerations of (a claim, theory, or the
like)
134
Deceptive
able or tending to trick or mislead.
135
Defamatory
causing or tending to cause injury to another's reputation; libelous or
slanderous.
136
Deferential
respectfully submissive to the desires, opinions, or judgments of others.
137
Deft
capable, quick, and clever in action; skillful; dexterous.
138
Defy
to resist or challenge openly; act against the wishes or decrees of.
139
Delineate
to describe or portray in precise or vivid detail.
140
Demur
raise doubts or objections or show reluctance.
141
Denigrate
criticize unfairly; disparage.
142
Derivative
copied, modeled on, or extracted from something else.
143
Devious
ot the straightest, most direct way; winding; roundabout.
144
Devolve
(of duties or responsibility) pass to (a body or person at a lower level).
145
Didactic
in the manner of a teacher, particularly so as to treat someone in a
patronizing way.
146
Diffident
modest or shy because of a lack of self-confidence.
147
Diffuse
spread out over a large area; not concentrated.
148
Disaffection
a state or feeling of being dissatisfied with the people in authority and no
longer willing to support them.
149
Disapprobation
strong disapproval, typically on moral grounds.
150
Discern
to perceive, make out, or detect.
151
Discomfit
make (someone) feel uneasy or embarrassed.
152
Discount
regard (a possibility, fact, or person) as being unworthy of consideration
because it lacks credibility.
153
Discredit
to harm the reputation of.
154
Discrepancy
lack of agreement; difference; inconsistency.
155
Disentangle
to free or become free from entanglement or involvement; extricate.
156
Disgruntle
to make irritably dissatisfied or discontent.
157
Disintegrate
to come apart; break down into component parts or fragments.
158
Disinterested
having or feeling no interest in something.
159
Dislocation
disturbance from a proper, original, or usual place or state.
160
Dismantle
to tear down; take apart.
161
Dispassionate
without strong feeling or bias; calm; impartial.
162
Disquiet
lack of mental calm or peace; anxiety; uneasiness.
163
Dissemble
to disguise or hide behind a false semblance; conceal the true nature or state
of.
164
Dissolution
debauched living; dissipation.
165
Distill
extract the essential meaning or most important aspects of.
166
Distort
give a misleading or false account or impression of.
167
Doctrinaire
dogmatically adhering to a theory or a school of thought, regardless of its
practicality.
168
Dogmatic
asserting beliefs and opinions as though they were proven facts.
169
Dubious
having or showing doubt; skeptical.
170
Duplicity
deceitful speech or action.
171
Dynamism
the quality of being characterized by vigorous activity and progress.
172
Eclectic
deriving ideas, style, or taste from a broad and diverse range of sources.
173
Eclipse
overshadow, outshine
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Ecstatic
in a condition of extreme delight, overpowering emotion, or religious trance;
enraptured.
175
Efficacy
the ability to produce desired results; effectiveness.
176
Egoism
the tendency to evaluate everything in relation to one's own interests; self-
centeredness.
177
Egotist
a conceited person; braggart.
178
Elusive
hard to perceive, understand, or remember.
179
Enfeeble
to take away the strength of; make feeble, as from age or disease.
180
Enigmatic
puzzling, mysterious, or inexplicable.
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Entail
involve (something) as a necessary or inevitable part or consequence.
182
Entreaty
an earnest or humble request.
183
Entrench
establish (an attitude, habit, or belief) so firmly that change is very difficult or unlikely
184
Ephemeral
lasting for only a short period.
185
Equivocal
open to more than one interpretation; ambiguous.
186
Erstwhile
of an earlier time; former.
187
Evanescent
tending to disappear like vapor; vanishing; fleeting.
188
Evasive
ambiguous, tending to avoid commitment or self-revelation, especially by
responding only indirectly.
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Exacerbate
make (a problem, bad situation, or negative feeling) worse.
190
Exacting
making great demands on one's skill, attention, or other resources.
191
Exigent
requiring immediate attention; urgent or critical.
192
Expedient
a means of attaining an end, especially one that is convenient but considered
improper or immoral.
193
Exposition
a comprehensive description and explanation of an idea or theory.
194
Extant
still in existence; current; not extinct, destroyed, or lost.
195
Extraneous
coming from outside; foreign.
196
Extravagance
the act or an instance of spending excessively or imprudently.
197
Factual
containing or based upon real or true things
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Fastidious
very attentive to and concerned about accuracy and detail.
199
Feckless
weak or incompetent; ineffective.
200
Feeble
without strength or vigor, physically, mentally, or morally
201
Fester
(of a negative feeling or a problem) becoming worse or more intense,
especially through long-term neglect or indifference
202
Fickle
quickly changing without reason or warning, especially in affection or allegiance; variable or capricious.
203
Florid
elaborately or excessively intricate or complicated.
204
Flourish
to make bold and sweeping gestures
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Flout
openly disregard (a rule, law or convention).
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Foreground
make (something) the most prominent or important feature.
207
Foresight
the ability to predict or the action of predicting what will happen or be needed in the future
208
Forestall
to prevent or hinder by taking action beforehand.
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Forsake
to abandon or desert.
210
Fortuitous
happening or appearing by chance, as a coincidence.
211
Fractious
(typically of children) irritable and quarrelsome.
212
Fringe
not part of the mainstream; unconventional, peripheral, or extreme.
213
Frivolous
unworthy of serious consideration or merit; trivial or silly.
214
Frugality
prudent or sparing use of resources, especially money.
215
Galvanize
to stimulate into awareness or activity.
216
Gawky
ungainly; awkward; clumsy.
217
Germane
having relevance to a given matter; pertinent; significant.
218
Global
relating to or embracing the whole of something, or of a group of things.
219
Gloom
to look, feel, or act sullen or despondent
220
Gracious
inclined to do what is polite, kind, right, or considerate.
221
Gratify
to give pleasure or satisfaction to (someone).
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Hackneyed
made trite or commonplace by overuse, as an expression or phrase.
223
Harbinger
a person or thing that announces or signals the approach of another.
224
Heed
to give one’s attention to; take notice of.
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Herald
be a sign that (something) is about to happen.
226
Heterodox
deviating from an officially approved belief or doctrine, especially in religion.
227
Hidebound
unwilling or unable to change because of tradition or convention.
228
Hindrance
someone or something that acts as an obstacle, as to an action or goal.
229
Hortatory
urging or exciting to some course of action with strong arguments, appeals, or
advice.
230
Humdrum
lacking variety; dull, monotonous, and commonplace.
231
Hypocrite
one who states or pretends to hold beliefs or principles he or she does not
actually practice.
232
Iconoclastic
attacking or breaking away from established traditions, beliefs, or values.
233
Illiberal
lacking tolerance; bigoted.
234
Imminent
about to happen or likely to happen very soon.
235
Immunity
protection or exemption from something, especially an obligation or penalty
236
Immure
to confine within or as though within walls; shut in.
237
Immutable
not subject to change; unchanging or unchangeable.
238
Impartial
not biased or prejudiced; even-handed or objective.
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Impecunious
having little or no money.
240
Impediment
an obstacle or hindrance.
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Impenetrable
impossible to understand.
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Imperative
extremely important; urgent; unavoidable.
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Impetuous
acting or done quickly and without thought or care.
244
Impetus
something that urges or impels; a driving force.
245
Implicit
essentially or very closely connected with; always to be found in
246
Impolitic
not showing good sense or judgment; unwise or injudicious.
247
Imprudent
not showing care for the consequences of an action; rash.
248
Impudence
the act or condition of being boldly disrespectful; insolence.
249
Impulsive
motivated by spontaneous wishes and needs rather than careful thought.
250
Inalienable
not subject to transfer, surrender, or removal, especially one’s rights as a
citizen
251
Inarticulate
unable to speak distinctly or express oneself clearly
252
Incendiary
tending to stir up conflict.
253
Incensed
very angry; enraged.
254
Incongruous
not in harmony or keeping with the surroundings or other aspects of something.
255
Inconsequential
having no significant effect or result; not important.
256
Inconsiderable
unimportant or insignificant.
257
Indebted
obligated to another person or persons, as for money or favors.
258
Indecision
inability or unwillingness to make a decision.
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Indecorous
not in keeping with good taste and propriety; improper.
260
Indefatigable
(of a person or their efforts) persisting tirelessly.
261
Indemnify
to make compensation to for loss, damage, or expense incurred.
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Indifferent
lacking interest or concern; not caring.
263
Indiscernible
impossible to see or clearly distinguish.
264
Indolent
wanting to avoid activity or exertion; lazy.
265
Industrious
diligent and hard-working.
266
Inestimable
too great to calculate.
267
Ingenious
(of a person) clever, original, and inventive.
268
Inhibit
to hold back, restrain, prevent, or tend to do so.
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Inimical
unfriendly; hostile.
270
Injudicious
lacking in or poor in judgment; rash or unwise.
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Innocuous
not capable of causing damage; harmless.
272
Inscrutable
impossible to comprehend or interpret; mysterious.
273
Insipid
having a bland or uninteresting flavor; tasteless.
274
Insolence
rude or impudent behavior or speech.
275
Integrate
to bring together and blend into a whole.
276
Intelligible
capable of being clearly understood; comprehensible.
277
Intermediary
a person who acts as an agent or mediator between persons, groups, or the
like; go-between.
278
Interminable
endless or seemingly endless; monotonously long.
279
Interweave
blend closely.
280
Intimately
in a way that involves detailed knowledge
281
Intractable
not easily controlled, managed, or persuaded.
282
Intransigent
Intransigent
a
refusing to alter an idea or a position in response to others’ wishes;
uncompromising.
283
Inveigle
to entice or ensnare by clever talk or flattery, beguile
284
Involved
difficult to comprehend; complicated.
285
Irascible
easily angered or irritated; short-tempered.
286
Ironic
happening in the opposite way to what is expected, and typically causing wry
amusement because of this.
287
Irremediable
impossible to cure, repair, or correct.
288
Irresolute
showing or feeling hesitancy; uncertain
289
Judicious
characterized by or using sound judgment; wise; pruden
290
Keen
extremely sharp; able to cut readily and finely.
291
Kindred
similar in kind; related.
292
Laborious
requiring considerable effort or perseverance.
293
Lament
a passionate expression of grief or sorrow.
294
Latitude
scope for freedom of action or thought.
295
Layperson
a person without professional or specialized knowledge in a particular
subject.
296
Lionize
to view or treat (someone) as a celebrity or extraordinary person.
297
Loquacious
given to talking much or excessively; garrulous.
298
Lucid
easy to understand; articulate; clear.
299
Lurid
sensational; shocking or dramatic.
300
Magnanimity
generosity or willingness to forgive.
301
Maladroit
not skillful; clumsy; tactless.
302
Malign
to speak badly of; defame; slander
303
Malleable
easily influenced; pliable.
304
Manacle
restrain, hinder
305
Marginalize
to exclude or treat as being of no importance, especially so as to divert attention from.
306
Mask
conceal (something) from view.
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Materialize
become actual fact; happen.
308
Meager
low in quantity, extent, strength, or richness; scanty or feeble.
309
Menace
that which poses a danger or threatens injury or harm; threat.
310
Mercurial
volatile in temper; changeable; fickle.
311
Meticulous
carefully attentive to every small detail; painstaking.
312
Mitigate
to lessen the force, severity, or impact of.
313
Modish
being in or according to current fashion or style; fashionable.
314
Monotony
lack of variety and interest; tedious repetition and routine.
315
Morbid
in an unhealthy, gloomy mental state; preoccupied with sickness,
abnormality, or death.
316
Mounting
grow larger or more numerous.
317
Murky
not fully explained or understood, especially with concealed dishonesty or immorality.
318
Naive
(of a person or action) showing a lack of experience, wisdom, or judgment.
319
Narrative
an account, description, or story, or the oral or written work containing such
material.
320
Nascent
coming into being or starting to develop.
321
Nettles
irritate or annoy (someone).
322
Nonchalant
not showing excitement or anxiety; coolly confident, unflustered, or
unworried;casually indifferent.
323
Normative
establishing, relating to, or deriving from a standard or norm, especially of
behavior.
324
Noxious
harmful, dangerous, or destructive, especially to health.
325
Obdurate
stubbornly refusing to change one’s opinion or course of action.
326
Objurgate
to criticize sharply; rebuke vehemently; berate.
327
Obsequious
obedient or attentive to an excessive or servile degree, fawning
328
Obsolete
no longer produced or used; out of date.
329
Obstinate
holding stubbornly to one’s own ideas or purposes; unwilling to change.
330
Obviate
avoid; prevent
331
Opulent
having or displaying wealth or richness.
332
Outmoded
no longer in keeping with current
333
Overly
excessively
334
Overshadow
appear much more prominent or important than.
335
Overstate
to inflate the importance of; exaggerate.
336
Panacea
a remedy or solution for all diseases, ills, or difficulties; cure-all.
337
Panache
a confidently stylish, dashing, or flamboyant manner.
338
Passable
just good enough to be acceptable; satisfactory.
339
Patent
easily recognizable; obvious.
340
Pedestrian
lacking inspiration or excitement; dull.
341
Pejorative
expressing contempt or disapproval.
342
Penchant
a strong or habitual liking for something or tendency to do something.
343
Penetrate
be fully understood or realized by someone.
344
Penitent
feeling or showing sorrow and regret for having done wrong; repentant.
345
Perfunctory
done quickly and as a matter of routine; performed without care.
346
Pernicious
having a very harmful or fatal effect; injurious, deadly, or destructive.
347
Perspicacity
keenness of mental perception or grasp; astuteness.
348
Phlegmatic
not given to shows of emotion or interest; slow to excite.
349
Pithy
exactly and concisely appropriate; effective; forceful.
350
Placid
calm, smooth, or tranquil.
351
Plod
to move slowly or heavily, as if with weariness or reluctance; trudge.
352
Polemic
a strong verbal or written attack on someone or something.
353
Portend
be a sign or warning that (something, especially something momentous or
calamitous) is likely to happen.
354
Pragmatism
a practical approach to problems and issues.
355
Precarious
dependent on chance; uncertain.
356
Precedence
priority in importance, order, or rank.
357
Precocious
(of a child) having developed certain abilities or inclinations at an earlier age
than is usual or expected.
358
Predominant
having or exerting control or power.
359
Preeminent
surpassing all others; very distinguished in some way.
360
Premonition
a strong feeling that something is about to happen, especially something
unpleasant.
361
Presage
be a sign or warning of (an imminent event, typically an unwelcome one).
362
Prescience
the fact of knowing something in advance; foreknowledge.
363
Pressing
requiring quick or immediate action or attention.
364
Presume
take for granted that something exists or is the case.
365
Pretension
the use of affectation to impress; ostentatiousness.
366
Pretentious
attempting to impress by affecting greater importance or merit than is
actually possessed.
367
Prevaricate
speak or act in an evasive waY
368
Pristine
in its original condition; unspoilt.
369
Probity
the quality of having strong moral principles; honesty and decency.
370
Prodigal
spending money or resources freely and recklessly; wastefully extravagant.
371
Profligate
recklessly extravagant or wasteful in the use of resources.
372
Profound
(of a subject or idea) demanding deep study or thought.
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Prolix
(of speech or writing) using or containing too many words; tediously lengthy.
374
Propagate
spread and promote (an idea, theory, etc.) widely.
375
Prosaic
commonplace
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Provincial
limited in outlook; narrow-minded.
377
Prudent
acting with or showing care and thought for the future.
378
Pugnacious
eager or quick to argue, quarrel, or fight.
379
Punctilious
showing great attention to detail or correct behaviour.
380
Quandary
a state of perplexity or uncertainty over what to do in a difficult situation.
381
Quixotic
exceedingly idealistic; unrealistic and impractical.
382
Quotidian
of or occurring every day; daily.
383
Rallying
the action or process of coming together to support a person or cause.
384
Ramble
talk or write at length in a confused or inconsequential way.
385
Rationalize
attempt to explain or justify (behaviour or an attitude) with logical reasons,
even if these are not appropriate.
386
Recondite
(of a subject or knowledge) little known; abstruse.
387
Recrudesce
to break out or appear again after a period of dormancy
388
Redemption
the action of saving or being saved from sin, error, or evil
389
Redouble
make or become much greater, more intense, or more numerous.
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Redundant
unnecessarily repetitive.
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Refuge
the state of being safe or sheltered from pursuit, danger, or difficulty.
392
Rein
keep under control; restrain.
393
Relish
great enjoyment.
394
Remedial
giving or intended as a remedy or cure.
395
Replicate
make an exact copy of; reproduce.
396
Repudiate
refuse to accept; reject.
397
Residual
remaining after the greater part or quantity has gone.
398
Resolute
admirably purposeful, determined, and unwavering.
399
Restive
(of a person) unable to remain still, silent, or submissive, especially because of
boredom or dissatisfaction.
400
Restrain
prevent (someone or something) from doing something; keep under control
or within limits.
401
Resurgent
increasing or reviving after a period of little activity, popularity, or occurrence.
402
Rhapsody
an effusively enthusiastic or ecstatic expression of feeling.
403
Row
dispute
404
Ruinous
disastrous or destructive.
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Ruminate
think deeply about something.
406
Salubrious
health-giving; healthy.
407
Sanguine
optimistic or positive, especially in an apparently bad or difficult situation.
408
Sartorial
relating to tailoring, clothes, or style of dress.
409
Scanty
small or insufficient in quantity or amount.
410
Scathe
harm; injure.
411
Schism
a split or division between strongly opposed sections or parties, caused by
differences in opinion or belief.
412
Scintillating
brilliantly and excitingly clever or skillful.
413
Scrupulous
adhering strictly to standards of ethics or morality; punctilious.
414
Scuffle
to take part in a brief, confused fight among a few people.
415
Flattery
excessive and insincere praise, given especially to further one’s own interests
416
Self-Righteous
having or characterized by a certainty, especially an unfounded one, that one
is totally correct or morally superior.
417
Serendipity
the occurrence and development of events by chance in a happy or beneficial
way.
418
Sham
an imitation that is passed as genuine; counterfeit.
419
Shirk
avoid or neglect (a duty or responsibility).
420
Shrewd
having or showing sharp powers of judgement; astute.
421
Sinister
giving the impression that something harmful or evil is happening or will
happen.
422
Skeptic
a person inclined to question or doubt accepted opinions.
423
Skittish
nervous or excitable; easily scared
424
Slighted
insult (someone) by treating or speaking of them without proper respect or attention.
425
Snare
catch or trap (someone).
426
Sparing
moderate; economical.
427
Sporadic
occurring at irregular intervals or only in a few places; scattered or isolated.
428
Spurious
not being what it purports to be; false or fake.
429
Stanched
stop or restrict (a flow of blood) from a wound.
430
Staple
main or important, especially in terms of consumption.
431
Startling
very surprising, astonishing, or remarkable.
432
Stun
astonish or shock (someone) so that they are temporarily unable to react.
433
Substantiate
provide evidence to support or prove the truth of.
434
Subversion
the undermining of the power and authority of an established system or
institution.
435
Sullen
a sulky or depressed mood.
436
Superfluous
unnecessary, especially through being more than enough.
437
Supersede
take the place of (a person or thing previously in authority or use); supplant.
438
Supplement
a thing added to something else in order to complete or enhance it.
439
Supplication
the action of asking or begging for something earnestly or humbly.
440
Surly
bad-tempered and unfriendly
441
Surrogate
substitute, especially a person deputizing for another in a specific role or office.
442
Susceptible
likely or liable to be influenced or harmed by a particular thing.
443
Sycophant
a person who acts obsequiously towards someone important in order to gain advantage
444
Synoptic
of or forming a general summary or synopsis.
445
Syntactical
of or relating to or conforming to the rules of syntax
446
Taciturn
(of a person) reserved or uncommunicative in speech; saying little.
447
Tactless
having or showing a lack of skill and sensitivity in dealing with others or with difficult issues.
448
Temperate
showing moderation or self-restraint.
449
Tendentious
expressing or intending to promote a particular cause or point of view,
especially a controversial one
450
Tepid
showing little enthusiasm
451
Thrift
the quality of using money and other resources carefully and not wastefully.
452
Timorous
showing or suffering from nervousness or a lack of confidence.
453
Tranquil
free from disturbance; calm.
454
Transcend
surpass (a person or achievement).
455
Transgression
an act that goes against a law, rule, or code of conduct; an offence.
456
Transitory
not permanent.
457
Trifle
a thing of little value or importance.
458
Trite
lacking originality or freshness; dull on account of overuse.
459
Trivial
of little value or importance.
460
Ubiquitous
present, appearing, or found everywhere.
461
Uncultivated
of a person) not highly educated or socially adept.
462
Undemonstrative
(of a person) not tending to express feelings, especially of affection, openly.
463
Understate
describe or represent (something) as being smaller or less good or important than it really is.
464
Unintelligible
impossible to understand.
465
Unmistakable
not able to be mistaken for anything else; very distinctive.
466
Unprecedented
never done or known before.
467
Unpremeditated
(of an act, remark, or state) not thought out or planned beforehand.
468
Unpretentious
not attempting to impress others with an appearance of greater importance,
talent, or culture than is actually possessed.
469
Unpropitious
(of a circumstance) not giving or indicating a good chance of success;
unfavourable.
470
Unseemly
(of behaviour or actions) not proper or appropriate
471
Venal
showing or motivated by susceptibility to bribery; corrupt
472
Veracious
speaking or representing the truth.
473
Vestigial
forming a very small remnant of something that was once greater or more
noticeable, remaining, surviving
474
Vigilance
the action or state of keeping careful watch for possible danger or difficulties.
475
Virulence
the severity or harmfulness of a disease or poison.
476
Vociferous
expressing or characterized by vehement opinions; loud and forceful.
477
Voluble
(of a person) talking fluently, readily, or incessantly
478
Wanting
lacking in a required or necessary quality.
479
Wary
feeling or showing caution about possible dangers or problems.
480
Wilful
(of a bad or harmful act) intentional; deliberate
481
Witty
showing or characterized by quick and inventive verbal humour
482
Woo
seek the favour, support, or custom of
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Zealot
a person who is fanatical and uncompromising in pursuit of their religious,
political, or other ideals.
