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1
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generate (v.)

A

To produce or cause to be.

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generic (adj.)

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Noting a genus or kind; opposed to specific.

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generosity (n.)

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A disposition to give liberally or to bestow favors heartily.

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genesis (n.)

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Creation.

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geniality (n.)

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Warmth and kindliness of disposition.

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genital (adj.)

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Of or pertaining to the animal reproductive organs.

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genitive (adj.)

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Indicating source, origin, possession, or the like.

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genteel (adj.)

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Well-bred or refined.

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gentile (adj.)

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Belonging to a people not Jewish.

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geology (n.)

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The department of natural science that treats of the constitution and structure of the earth.

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germane (adj.)

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Relevant.

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germinate (v.)

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To begin to develop into an embryo or higher form.

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gestation (n.)

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Pregnancy.

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gesticulate (v.)

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To make gestures or motions, as in speaking, or in place of speech.

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gesture (n.)

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A movement or action of the hands or face, expressive of some idea or emotion.

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ghastly (adj.)

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Hideous.

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gibe (v.)

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To utter taunts or reproaches.

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giddy (adj.)

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Affected with a whirling or swimming sensation in the head.

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gigantic (adj.)

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Tremendous.

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giver (n.)

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One who gives, in any sense.

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glacial (adj.)

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Icy, or icily cold.

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glacier (n.)

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A field or stream of ice.

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gladden (v.)

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To make joyous.

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glazier (n.)

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One who cuts and fits panes of glass, as for windows.

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glimmer (n.)

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A faint, wavering, unsteady light.

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glimpse (n.)

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A momentary look.

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globose (adj.)

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Spherical.

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28
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globular (adj.)

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Spherical.

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29
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glorious (adj.)

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Of excellence and splendor.

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30
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glutinous (adj.)

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Sticky.

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31
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gluttonous (adj.)

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Given to excess in eating.

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32
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gnash (v.)

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To grind or strike the teeth together, as from rage.

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33
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Gordian knot (n.)

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Any difficulty the only issue out of which is by bold or unusual manners.

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gourmand (n.)

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A connoisseur in the delicacies of the table.

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gosling (n.)

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A young goose.

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gossamer (adj.)

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Flimsy.

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37
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gourd (n.)

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A melon, pumpkin, squash, or some similar fruit having a hard rind.

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graceless (adj.)

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Ungracious.

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39
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gradation (n.)

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A step, degree, rank, or relative position in an order or series.

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gradient (adj.)

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Moving or advancing by steps.

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41
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granary (n.)

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A storehouse for grain after it is thrashed or husked.

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42
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grandeur (n.)

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The quality of being grand or admirably great.

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43
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grandiloquent (adj.)

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Speaking in or characterized by a pompous or bombastic style.

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44
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grandiose (adj.)

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Having an imposing style or effect.

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45
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grantee (n.)

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The person to whom property is transferred by deed.

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46
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grantor (n.)

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The maker of a deed.

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47
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granular (adj.)

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Composed of small grains or particles.

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48
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granulate (v.)

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To form into grains or small particles.

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49
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granule (n.)

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A small grain or particle.

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50
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grapple (v.)

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To take hold of.

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51
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gratification (n.)

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Satisfaction.

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52
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gratify (v.)

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To please, as by satisfying a physical or mental desire or need.

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53
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gratuitous (adj.)

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Voluntarily.

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54
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gratuity (n.)

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That which is given without demand or claim. Tip.

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55
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gravity (n.)

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Seriousness.

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56
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gregarious (adj.)

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Not habitually solitary or living alone.

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57
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grenadier (n.)

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A member of a regiment composed of men of great stature.

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58
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grief (n.)

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Sorrow.

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59
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grievance (n.)

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That which oppresses, injures, or causes grief and at the same time a sense of wrong.

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grievous (adj.)

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Creating affliction.

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grimace (n.)

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A distortion of the features, occasioned by some feeling of pain, disgust, etc.

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62
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grindstone (n.)

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A flat circular stone, used for sharpening tools.

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63
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grisly (adj.)

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Fear-inspiring.

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64
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grotesque (adj.)

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Incongruously composed or ill-proportioned.

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65
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grotto (n.)

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A small cavern.

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66
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ground (n.)

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A pavement or floor or any supporting surface on which one may walk.

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67
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guess (n.)

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Surmise.

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68
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guile (n.)

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Duplicity.

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69
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guileless (adj.)

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Frank.

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70
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guinea (n.)

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An English monetary unit.

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71
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guise (n.)

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The external appearance as produced by garb or costume.

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72
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gullible (adj.)

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Credulous.

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73
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gumption (n.)

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Common sense.

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74
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gusto (n.)

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Keen enjoyment.

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75
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guy (n.)

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Stay-rope.

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76
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guzzle (v.)

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To swallow greedily or hastily; gulp.

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77
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gynecocracy (n.)

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Female supremacy.

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78
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gynecology (n.)

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The science that treats of the functions and diseases peculiar to women.

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gyrate (v.)

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To revolve.

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80
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gyroscope (n.)

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An instrument for illustrating the laws of rotation.

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81
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habitable (adj.)

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Fit to be dwelt in.

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82
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habitant (n.)

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Dweller.

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83
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habitual (adj.)

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According to usual practice.

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84
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habitude (n.)

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Customary relation or association.

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85
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hackney (v.)

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To make stale or trite by repetition.

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86
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haggard (adj.)

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Worn and gaunt in appearance.

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87
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halcyon (adj.)

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Calm.

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88
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hale (adj.)

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Of sound and vigorous health.

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89
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handwriting (n.)

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Penmanship.

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90
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hanger-on (n.)

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A parasite.

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91
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happy-go-lucky (adj.)

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Improvident.

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92
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harangue (n.)

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A tirade.

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93
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harass (v.)

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To trouble with importunities, cares, or annoyances.

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94
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harbinger (n.)

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One who or that which foreruns and announces the coming of any person or thing.

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95
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hard-hearted (adj.)

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Lacking pity or sympathy.

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96
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hardihood (n.)

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Foolish daring.

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97
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harmonious (adj.)

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Concordant in sound.

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98
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havoc (n.)

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Devastation.

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99
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hawthorn (n.)

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A thorny shrub much used in England for hedges.

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hazard (n.)

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Risk.

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101
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head first (adv.)

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Precipitately, as in diving.

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102
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head foremost (adv.)

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Precipitately, as in diving.

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103
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heartrending (adj.)

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Very depressing.

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104
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heathenish (adj.)

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Irreligious.

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105
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heedless (adj.)

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Thoughtless.

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106
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heifer (n.)

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A young cow.

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107
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heinous (adj.)

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Odiously sinful.

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108
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hemorrhage (n.)

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Discharge of blood from a ruptured or wounded blood-vessel.

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109
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hemorrhoids (n.)

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pl. Tumors composed of enlarged and thickened blood-vessels, at the lower end of the rectum.

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henchman (n.)

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A servile assistant and subordinate.

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111
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henpeck (v.)

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To worry or harass by ill temper and petty annoyances.

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112
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heptagon (n.)

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A figure having seven sides and seven angles.

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113
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heptarchy (n.)

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A group of seven governments.

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114
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herbaceous (adj.)

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Having the character of a herb.

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115
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herbarium (n.)

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A collection of dried plants scientifically arranged for study.

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116
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herbivorous (adj.)

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Feeding on herbs or other vegetable matter, as animals.

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117
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hereditary (adj.)

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Passing naturally from parent to child.

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118
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heredity (n.)

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Transmission of physical or mental qualities, diseases, etc., from parent to offspring.

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119
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heresy (n.)

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An opinion or doctrine subversive of settled beliefs or accepted principles.

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120
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heretic (n.)

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One who holds opinions contrary to the recognized standards or tenets of any philosophy.

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121
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heritage (n.)

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Birthright.

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122
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hernia (n.)

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Protrusion of any internal organ in whole or in part from its normal position.

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123
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hesitancy (n.)

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A pausing to consider.

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124
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hesitant (adj.)

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Vacillating.

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125
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hesitation (n.)

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Vacillation.

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126
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heterodox (adj.)

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At variance with any commonly accepted doctrine or opinion.

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127
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heterogeneity (n.)

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Unlikeness of constituent parts.

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128
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heterogeneous (adj.)

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Consisting of dissimilar elements or ingredients of different kinds.

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129
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heteromorphic (adj.)

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Deviating from the normal form or standard type.

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130
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hexangular (adj.)

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Having six angles.

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131
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hexapod (adj.)

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Having six feet.

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132
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hexagon (n.)

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A figure with six angles.

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133
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hiatus (n.)

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A break or vacancy where something necessary to supply the connection is wanting.

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134
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hibernal (adj.)

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Pertaining to winter.

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135
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Hibernian (adj.)

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Pertaining to Ireland, or its people.

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136
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hideous (adj.)

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Appalling.

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hilarious (adj.)

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Boisterously merry.

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hillock (n.)

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A small hill or mound.

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hinder (v.)

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To obstruct.

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hindmost (adj.)

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Farthest from the front.

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hindrance (n.)

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An obstacle.

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hirsute (adj.)

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Having a hairy covering.

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hoard (v.)

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To gather and store away for the sake of accumulation.

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hoarse (adj.)

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Having the voice harsh or rough, as from a cold or fatigue.

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homage (n.)

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Reverential regard or worship.

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homogeneity (n.)

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Congruity of the members or elements or parts.

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homogeneous (adj.)

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Made up of similar parts or elements.

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homologous (adj.)

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Identical in nature, make-up, or relation.

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homonym (n.)

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A word agreeing in sound with but different in meaning from another.

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homophone (n.)

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A word agreeing in sound with but different in meaning from another.

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honorarium (n.)

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A token fee or payment to a professional man for services.

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hoodwink (v.)

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To deceive.

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horde (n.)

A

A gathered multitude of human beings.

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hosiery (n.)

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A stocking.

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hospitable (adj.)

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Disposed to treat strangers or guests with generous kindness.

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hospitality (n.)

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The practice of receiving and entertaining strangers and guests with kindness.

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hostility (n.)

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Enmity.

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huckster (n.)

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One who retails small wares.

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humane (adj.)

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Compassionate.

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humanitarian (n.)

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A philanthropist.

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humanize (v.)

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To make gentle or refined.

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humbug (n.)

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Anything intended or calculated to deceive or mislead.

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humiliate (v.)

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To put to shame.

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hussar (n.)

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A light-horse trooper armed with saber and carbine.

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hustle (v.)

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To move with haste and promptness.

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hybrid (adj.)

A

Cross-bred.

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hydra (n.)

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The seven- or nine-headed water-serpent slain by Hercules.

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hydraulic (adj.)

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Involving the moving of water, of the force exerted by water in motion.

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hydrodynamics (n.)

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The branch of mechanics that treats of the dynamics of fluids.

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hydroelectric (adj.)

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Pertaining to electricity developed water or steam.

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hydromechanics (n.)

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The mechanics of fluids.

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hydrometer (n.)

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An instrument for determining the density of solids and liquids by flotation.

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hydrostatics (n.)

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The branch of science that treats of the pressure and equilibrium of fluids.

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hydrous (adj.)

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Watery.

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hygiene (n.)

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The branch of medical science that relates to improving health.

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hypercritical (adj.)

A

Faultfinding.

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hypnosis (n.)

A

An artificial trance-sleep.

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hypnotic (adj.)

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Tending to produce sleep.

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hypnotism (n.)

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An artificially induced somnambulistic state in which the mind readily acts on suggestion.

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hypnotize (v.)

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To produce a somnambulistic state in which the mind readily acts on suggestions.

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hypocrisy (n.)

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Extreme insincerity.

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hypocrite (n.)

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One who makes false professions of his views or beliefs.

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hypodermic (adj.)

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Pertaining to the area under the skin.

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hypotenuse (n.)

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The side of a right-angled triangle opposite the right angle.

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hypothesis (n.)

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A proposition taken for granted as a premise from which to reach a conclusion.

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hysteria (n.)

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A nervous affection occurring typically in paroxysms of laughing and crying.

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ichthyic (adj.)

A

Fish-like.

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ichthyology (n.)

A

The branch of zoology that treats of fishes.

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ichthyosaurs (n.)

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A fossil reptile.

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icily (adv.)

A

Frigidly.

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iciness (n.)

A

The state of being icy.

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icon (n.)

A

An image or likeness.

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iconoclast (n.)

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An image-breaker.

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idealize (v.)

A

To make to conform to some mental or imaginary standard.

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idiom (n.)

A

A use of words peculiar to a particular language.

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idiosyncrasy (n.)

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A mental quality or habit peculiar to an individual.

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idolize (v.)

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To regard with inordinate love or admiration.

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ignoble (adj.)

A

Low in character or purpose.

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ignominious (adj.)

A

Shameful.

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Iliad (n.)

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A Greek epic poem describing scenes from the siege of Troy.

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illegal (adj.)

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Not according to law.

202
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illegible (adj.)

A

Undecipherable.

203
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illegitimate (adj.)

A

Unlawfully begotten.

204
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illiberal (adj.)

A

Stingy.

205
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illicit (adj.)

A

Unlawful.

206
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illimitable (adj.)

A

Boundless.

207
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illiterate (adj.)

A

Having little or no book-learning.

208
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ill-natured (adj.)

A

Surly.

209
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illogical (adj.)

A

Contrary to the rules of sound thought.

210
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illuminant (n.)

A

That which may be used to produce light.

211
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illuminate (v.)

A

To supply with light.

212
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illumine (v.)

A

To make bright or clear.

213
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illusion (n.)

A

An unreal image presented to the senses.

214
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illusive (adj.)

A

Deceptive.

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illusory (adj.)

A

Deceiving or tending to deceive, as by false appearance.

216
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imaginable (adj.)

A

That can be imagined or conceived in the mind.

217
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imaginary (adj.)

A

Fancied.

218
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imbibe (v.)

A

To drink or take in.

219
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imbroglio (n.)

A

A misunderstanding attended by ill feeling, perplexity, or strife.

220
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imbrue (v.)

A

To wet or moisten.

221
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imitation (n.)

A

That which is made as a likeness or copy.

222
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imitator (n.)

A

One who makes in imitation.

223
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immaculate (adj.)

A

Without spot or blemish.

224
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immaterial (adj.)

A

Of no essential consequence.

225
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immature (adj.)

A

Not full-grown.

226
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immeasurable (adj.)

A

Indefinitely extensive.

227
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immense (adj.)

A

Very great in degree, extent, size, or quantity.

228
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immerse (v.)

A

To plunge or dip entirely under water or other fluid.

229
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immersion (n.)

A

The act of plunging or dipping entirely under water or another fluid.

230
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immigrant (n.)

A

A foreigner who enters a country to settle there.

231
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immigrate (v.)

A

To come into a country or region from a former habitat.

232
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imminence (n.)

A

Impending evil or danger.

233
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imminent (adj.)

A

Dangerous and close at hand.

234
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immiscible (adj.)

A

Separating, as oil and water.

235
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immoral (adj.)

A

Habitually engaged in licentious or lewd practices.

236
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immortalize (v.)

A

To cause to last or to be known or remembered throughout a great or indefinite length of time.

237
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immovable (adj.)

A

Steadfast.

238
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immune (adj.)

A

Exempt, as from disease.

239
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immutable (adj.)

A

Unchangeable.

240
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impair (v.)

A

To cause to become less or worse.

241
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impalpable (adj.)

A

Imperceptible to the touch.

242
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impartial (adj.)

A

Unbiased.

243
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impassable (adj.)

A

That can not be passed through or over.

244
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impassible (adj.)

A

Not moved or affected by feeling.

245
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impassive (adj.)

A

Unmoved by or not exhibiting feeling.

246
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impatience (n.)

A

Unwillingness to brook delays or wait the natural course of things.

247
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impeccable (adj.)

A

Blameless.

248
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impecunious (adj.)

A

Having no money.

249
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impede (v.)

A

To be an obstacle or to place obstacles in the way of.

250
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impel (v.)

A

To drive or urge forward.

251
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impend (v.)

A

To be imminent.

252
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imperative (adj.)

A

Obligatory.

253
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imperceptible (adj.)

A

Indiscernible.

254
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imperfectible (adj.)

A

That can not be perfected.

255
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imperil (v.)

A

To endanger.

256
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imperious (adj.)

A

Insisting on obedience.

257
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impermissible (adj.)

A

Not permissible.

258
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impersonal (adj.)

A

Not relating to a particular person or thing.

259
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impersonate (v.)

A

To appear or act in the character of.

260
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impersuadable (adj.)

A

Unyielding.

261
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impertinence (n.)

A

Rudeness.

262
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imperturbable (adj.)

A

Calm.

263
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impervious (adj.)

A

Impenetrable.

264
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impetuosity (n.)

A

Rashness.

265
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impetuous (adj.)

A

Impulsive.

266
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impetus (n.)

A

Any impulse or incentive.

267
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impiety (n.)

A

Irreverence toward God.

268
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impious (adj.)

A

Characterized by irreverence or irreligion.

269
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implausible (adj.)

A

Not plausible.

270
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impliable (adj.)

A

Capable of being inferred.

271
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implicate (v.)

A

To show or prove to be involved in or concerned

272
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implicit (adj.)

A

Implied.

273
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imply (v.)

A

To signify.

274
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impolitic (adj.)

A

Inexpedient.

275
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importation (n.)

A

The act or practice of bringing from one country into another.

276
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importunate (adj.)

A

Urgent in character, request, or demand.

277
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importune (v.)

A

To harass with persistent demands or entreaties.

278
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impotent (adj.)

A

Destitute of or lacking in power, physical, moral, or intellectual.

279
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impoverish (v.)

A

To make indigent or poor.

280
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impracticable (adj.)

A

Not feasible.

281
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impregnable (adj.)

A

That can not be taken by assault.

282
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impregnate (v.)

A

To make pregnant.

283
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impromptu (n.)

A

Anything done or said on the impulse of the moment.

284
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improper (adj.)

A

Not appropriate, suitable, or becoming.

285
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impropriety (n.)

A

The state or quality of being unfit, unseemly, or inappropriate.

286
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improvident (adj.)

A

Lacking foresight or thrift.

287
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improvise (v.)

A

To do anything extemporaneously or offhand.

288
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imprudent (adj.)

A

Heedless.

289
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impudence (n.)

A

Insolent disrespect.

290
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impugn (v.)

A

To assail with arguments, insinuations, or accusations.

291
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impulsion (n.)

A

Impetus.

292
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impulsive (adj.)

A

Unpremeditated.

293
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impunity (n.)

A

Freedom from punishment.

294
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impure (adj.)

A

Tainted.

295
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impute (v.)

A

To attribute.

296
Q

inaccessible (adj.)

A

Difficult of approach.

297
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inaccurate (adj.)

A

Not exactly according to the facts.

298
Q

inactive (adj.)

A

Inert.

299
Q

inadequate (adj.)

A

Insufficient.

300
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inadmissible (adj.)

A

Not to be approved, considered, or allowed, as testimony.

301
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inadvertent (adj.)

A

Accidental.

302
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inadvisable (adj.)

A

Unadvisable.

303
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inane (adj.)

A

Silly.

304
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inanimate (adj.)

A

Destitute of animal life.

305
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inapprehensible (adj.)

A

Not to be understood.

306
Q

inapt (adj.)

A

Awkward or slow.

307
Q

inarticulate (adj.)

A

Speechless.

308
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inaudible (adj.)

A

That can not be heard.

309
Q

inborn (adj.)

A

Implanted by nature.

310
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inbred (adj.)

A

Innate.

311
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incandescence (n.)

A

The state of being white or glowing with heat.

312
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incandescent (adj.)

A

White or glowing with heat.

313
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incapacitate (v.)

A

To deprive of power, capacity, competency, or qualification.

314
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incapacity (n.)

A

Want of power to apprehend, understand, and manage.

315
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incarcerate (v.)

A

To imprison.

316
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incendiary (n.)

A

Chemical or person who starts a fire-literally or figuratively.

317
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incentive (n.)

A

That which moves the mind or inflames the passions.

318
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inception (n.)

A

The beginning.

319
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inceptive (adj.)

A

Beginning.

320
Q

incessant (adj.)

A

Unceasing.

321
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inchmeal (adv.)

A

Piecemeal.

322
Q

inchoate (adj.)

A

Incipient.

323
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inchoative (n.)

A

That which begins, or expresses beginning.

324
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incidence (n.)

A

Casual occurrence.

325
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incident (n.)

A

A happening in general, especially one of little importance.

326
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incidentally (adv.)

A

Without intention.

327
Q

incinerate (v.)

A

To reduce to ashes.

328
Q

incipience (n.)

A

Beginning.

329
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incipient (adj.)

A

Initial.

330
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incisor (n.)

A

A front or cutting tooth.

331
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incite (v.)

A

To rouse to a particular action.

332
Q

incitement (n.)

A

That which moves to action, or serves as an incentive or stimulus.

333
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incoercible (adj.)

A

Incapable of being forced, constrained, or compelled.

334
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incoherence (n.)

A

Want of connection, or agreement, as of parts or ideas in thought, speech, etc.

335
Q

incoherent (adj.)

A

Not logically coordinated, as to parts, elements, or details.

336
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incombustible (adj.)

A

That can not be burned.

337
Q

incomparable (adj.)

A

Matchless.

338
Q

incompatible (adj.)

A

Discordant.

339
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incompetence (n.)

A

General lack of capacity or fitness.

340
Q

incompetent (adj.)

A

Not having the abilities desired or necessary for any purpose.

341
Q

incomplete (adj.)

A

Lacking some element, part, or adjunct necessary or required.

342
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incomprehensible (adj.)

A

Not understandable.

343
Q

incompressible (adj.)

A

Resisting all attempts to reduce volume by pressure.

344
Q

inconceivable (adj.)

A

Incomprehensible.

345
Q

incongruous (adj.)

A

Unsuitable for the time, place, or occasion.

346
Q

inconsequential (adj.)

A

Valueless.

347
Q

inconsiderable (adj.)

A

Small in quantity or importance.

348
Q

inconsistent (adj.)

A

Contradictory.

349
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inconstant (adj.)

A

Changeable.

350
Q

incontrovertible (adj.)

A

Indisputable.

351
Q

inconvenient (adj.)

A

Interfering with comfort or progress.

352
Q

indefensible (adj.)

A

Untenable.

353
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indefinitely (adv.)

A

In a vague or uncertain way.

354
Q

indelible (adj.)

A

That can not be blotted out, effaced, destroyed, or removed.

355
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indescribable (adj.)

A

That can not be described.

356
Q

indestructible (adj.)

A

That can not be destroyed.

357
Q

indicant (adj.)

A

That which points out.

358
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indicator (n.)

A

One who or that which points out.

359
Q

indict (v.)

A

To find and declare chargeable with crime.

360
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indigence (n.)

A

Poverty.

361
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indigenous (adj.)

A

Native.

362
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indigent (adj.)

A

Poor.

363
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indigestible (adj.)

A

Not digestible, or difficult to digest.

364
Q

indigestion (n.)

A

Difficulty or failure in the alimentary canal in changing food into absorptive nutriment.

365
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indignant (adj.)

A

Having such anger and scorn as is aroused by meanness or wickedness.

366
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indignity (n.)

A

Unmerited contemptuous conduct or treatment.

367
Q

indiscernible (adj.)

A

Not perceptible.

368
Q

indiscreet (adj.)

A

Lacking wise judgment.

369
Q

indiscriminate (adj.)

A

Promiscuous.

370
Q

indispensable (adj.)

A

Necessary or requisite for the purpose.

371
Q

indistinct (adj.)

A

Vague.

372
Q

indivertible (adj.)

A

That can not be turned aside.

373
Q

indivisible (adj.)

A

Not separable into parts.

374
Q

indolence (n.)

A

Laziness.

375
Q

indolent (adj.)

A

Habitually inactive or idle.

376
Q

indomitable (adj.)

A

Unconquerable.

377
Q

induct (v.)

A

To bring in.

378
Q

indulgence (n.)

A

The yielding to inclination, passion, desire, or propensity in oneself or another.

379
Q

indulgent (adj.)

A

Yielding to the desires or humor of oneself or those under one’s care.

380
Q

inebriate (v.)

A

To intoxicate.

381
Q

inedible (adj.)

A

Not good for food.

382
Q

ineffable (adj.)

A

Unutterable.

383
Q

inefficient (adj.)

A

Not accomplishing an intended purpose.

384
Q

inefficiency (n.)

A

That which does not accomplish an intended purpose.

385
Q

ineligible (adj.)

A

Not suitable to be selected or chosen.

386
Q

inept (adj.)

A

Not fit or suitable.

387
Q

inert (adj.)

A

Inanimate.

388
Q

inestimable (adj.)

A

Above price.

389
Q

inevitable (adj.)

A

Unavoidable.

390
Q

inexcusable (adj.)

A

Not to be justified.

391
Q

inexhaustible (adj.)

A

So large or furnishing so great a supply as not to be emptied, wasted, or spent.

392
Q

inexorable (adj.)

A

Unrelenting.

393
Q

inexpedient (adj.)

A

Unadvisable.

394
Q

inexpensive (adj.)

A

Low-priced.

395
Q

inexperience (n.)

A

Lack of or deficiency in experience.

396
Q

inexplicable (adj.)

A

Such as can not be made plain.

397
Q

inexpressible (adj.)

A

Unutterable.

398
Q

inextensible (adj.)

A

Of unchangeable length or area.

399
Q

infallible (adj.)

A

Exempt from error of judgment, as in opinion or statement.

400
Q

infamous (adj.)

A

Publicly branded or notorious, as for vice, or crime.

401
Q

infamy (n.)

A

Total loss or destitution of honor or reputation.

402
Q

inference (n.)

A

The derivation of a judgment from any given material of knowledge on the ground of law.

403
Q

infernal (adj.)

A

Akin to or befitting hell or its occupants.

404
Q

infest (v.)

A

To be present in such numbers as to be a source of annoyance, trouble, or danger.

405
Q

infidel (n.)

A

One who denies the existence of God.

406
Q

infidelity (n.)

A

Disloyalty.

407
Q

infinite (adj.)

A

Measureless.

408
Q

infinity (n.)

A

Boundless or immeasurable extension or duration.

409
Q

infirm (adj.)

A

Lacking in bodily or mental strength.

410
Q

infirmary (n.)

A

A place for the reception or treatment of the sick.

411
Q

infirmity (n.)

A

A physical, mental, or moral weakness or flaw.

412
Q

inflammable (adj.)

A

Easily set on fire or excited.

413
Q

inflammation (n.)

A

A morbid process in some part of the body characterized by heat, swelling, and pain.

414
Q

inflexible (adj.)

A

That can not be altered or varied.

415
Q

influence (n.)

A

Ability to sway the will of another.

416
Q

influential (adj.)

A

Having the power to sway the will of another.

417
Q

influx (n.)

A

Infusion.

418
Q

infrequence (n.)

A

Rareness.

419
Q

infrequent (adj.)

A

Uncommon.

420
Q

infringe (v.)

A

To trespass upon.

421
Q

infuse (v.)

A

To instill, introduce, or inculcate, as principles or qualities.

422
Q

infusion (n.)

A

The act of imbuing, or pouring in.

423
Q

ingenious (adj.)

A

Evincing skill, originality, or cleverness, as in contrivance or arrangement.

424
Q

ingenuity (n.)

A

Cleverness in contriving, combining, or originating.

425
Q

ingenuous (adj.)

A

Candid, frank, or open in character or quality.

426
Q

inglorious (adj.)

A

Shameful.

427
Q

ingraft (v.)

A

To set or implant deeply and firmly.

428
Q

ingratiate (v.)

A

To win confidence or good graces for oneself.

429
Q

ingratitude (n.)

A

Insensibility to kindness.

430
Q

ingredient (n.)

A

Component.

431
Q

inherence (n.)

A

The state of being permanently existing in something.

432
Q

inherent (adj.)

A

Intrinsic.

433
Q

inhibit (v.)

A

To hold back or in.

434
Q

inhospitable (adj.)

A

Not disposed to entertain strangers gratuitously.

435
Q

inhuman (adj.)

A

Savage.

436
Q

inhume (v.)

A

To place in the earth, as a dead body.

437
Q

inimical (adj.)

A

Adverse.

438
Q

iniquity (n.)

A

Gross wrong or injustice.

439
Q

initiate (v.)

A

To perform the first act or rite.

440
Q

inject (v.)

A

To introduce, as a fluid, by injection.

441
Q

injunction (n.)

A

Mandate.

442
Q

inkling (n.)

A

A hint.

443
Q

inland (adj.)

A

Remote from the sea.

444
Q

inlet (n.)

A

A small body of water leading into a larger.

445
Q

inmost (adj.)

A

Deepest within.

446
Q

innocuous (adj.)

A

Harmless.

447
Q

innovate (v.)

A

To introduce or strive to introduce new things.

448
Q

innuendo (n.)

A

Insinuation.

449
Q

innumerable (adj.)

A

Countless.

450
Q

inoffensive (adj.)

A

Causing nothing displeasing or disturbing.

451
Q

inopportune (adj.)

A

Unsuitable or inconvenient, especially as to time.

452
Q

inquire (v.)

A

To ask information about.

453
Q

inquisition (n.)

A

A court or tribunal for examination and punishment of heretics.

454
Q

inquisitive (adj.)

A

Given to questioning, especially out of curiosity.

455
Q

inquisitor (n.)

A

One who makes an investigation.

456
Q

inroad (n.)

A

Forcible encroachment or trespass.

457
Q

insatiable (adj.)

A

That desires or craves immoderately or unappeasably.

458
Q

inscribe (v.)

A

To enter in a book, or on a list, roll, or document, by writing.

459
Q

inscrutable (adj.)

A

Impenetrably mysterious or profound.

460
Q

insecure (adj.)

A

Not assured of safety.

461
Q

insensible (adj.)

A

Imperceptible.

462
Q

insentient (adj.)

A

Lacking the power of feeling or perceiving.

463
Q

inseparable (adj.)

A

That can not be separated.

464
Q

insidious (adj.)

A

Working ill by slow and stealthy means.

465
Q

insight (n.)

A

Intellectual discernment.

466
Q

insignificance (n.)

A

Lack of import or of importance.

467
Q

insignificant (adj.)

A

Without importance, force, or influence.

468
Q

insinuate (v.)

A

To imply.

469
Q

insipid (adj.)

A

Tasteless.

470
Q

insistence (n.)

A

Urgency.

471
Q

insistent (adj.)

A

Urgent.

472
Q

insolence (n.)

A

Pride or haughtiness exhibited in contemptuous and overbearing treatment of others.

473
Q

insolent (adj.)

A

Impudent.

474
Q

insomnia (n.)

A

Sleeplessness.

475
Q

inspector (n.)

A

An official appointed to examine or oversee any matter of public interest or importance.

476
Q

instance (n.)

A

A single occurrence or happening of a given kind.

477
Q

instant (n.)

A

A very brief portion of time.

478
Q

instantaneous (adj.)

A

Done without perceptible lapse of time.

479
Q

instigate (v.)

A

To provoke.

480
Q

instigator (n.)

A

One who incites to evil.

481
Q

instill (v.)

A

To infuse.

482
Q

instructive (adj.)

A

Conveying knowledge.

483
Q

insufficiency (n.)

A

Inadequacy.

484
Q

insufficient (adj.)

A

Inadequate for some need, purpose, or use.

485
Q

insular (adj.)

A

Pertaining to an island.

486
Q

insulate (v.)

A

To place in a detached state or situation.

487
Q

insuperable (adj.)

A

Invincible.

488
Q

insuppressible (adj.)

A

Incapable of being concealed.

489
Q

insurgence (n.)

A

Uprising.

490
Q

insurgent (n.)

A

One who takes part in forcible opposition to the constituted authorities of a place.

491
Q

insurrection (n.)

A

The state of being in active resistance to authority.

492
Q

intangible (adj.)

A

Not perceptible to the touch.

493
Q

integrity (n.)

A

Uprightness of character and soundness of moral principle.

494
Q

intellect (n.)

A

The faculty of perception or thought.

495
Q

intellectual (adj.)

A

Characterized by intelligence.

496
Q

intelligence (n.)

A

Capacity to know or understand.

497
Q

intelligible (adj.)

A

Comprehensible.

498
Q

intemperance (n.)

A

Immoderate action or indulgence, as of the appetites.

499
Q

intension (n.)

A

The act of stringing or stretching, or state of being strained.

500
Q

intensive (adj.)

A

Adding emphasis or force.

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