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SAT Vocabulary Flashcards

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Taciturn (1)

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untalkative (characteristically so)

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Earnest (2)

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serious in intention; purposeful, resolute; sincere

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Impulsive (3)

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compulsive, quick, hasty

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Beguile (4)

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to lead by deception, bewitch, enchant, captivate

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Refractory (5)

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hard or impossible to manage, stubborn, disobedient

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Hedonistic (6)

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pleasure seeking; indulgent

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Emphatic (7)

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forceful; insistent; striking; done with emphasis

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Stringent (8)

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strict, severe, binding

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Scourge (9)

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to punish, chastise, criticize severely

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Quirky (10)

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offbeat, eccentric, peculiar, odd, idiosyncratic

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Misanthrope (11)

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person who dislikes or distrusts people in general

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Mellifluous (12)

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sweetly flowing; sweet-sounding, pleasant to the ear

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Capture (13)

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to gain control of by force; to represent the essence of something or someone in print or film

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Paradox (14)

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a statement that seems to contradict itself, but in reality, expresses a deep truth; an anomaly

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Loquacious (15)

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talkative by nature, garrulous

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Retiring (16)

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withdrawing from contact with others, reserved, shy

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Laud (17)

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to praise, extol

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Discriminate (18)

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to differentiate; to see the difference

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Proliferate (19)

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to increase in number, spread rapidly

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Precipitous (20)

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very steep

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Narcissistic (21)

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undue fascination with oneself, vain, egotistical

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Criterion (22)

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a standard by which something can be judged

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Predilection (23)

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a bias, predisposition, inclination, penchant

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Gratuitous (24)

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given freely; unearned; unwarranted

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Pejorative (25)

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tending to make worse, insulting, disparaging, deprecatory

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Disconcerted (26)

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bewildered, confused, perplexed

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Obsolete (27)

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no longer in general use

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Enthrall (28)

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to captivate, charm, spellbind, enchant

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Predecessor (29)

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forerunner, someone who came before another

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Flamboyant (30)

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strikingly bold or brilliant; ornate

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Circumvent (31)

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to bypass, dodge, get around by a shortcut or sidestep

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Implacable (32)

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unable to be pleased; inflexible, unbending; merciless

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Hubris (33)

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excessive pride or self confidence

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Proscribe (34)

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to banish, exile, denounce, condemn

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Benefactor (35)

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a generous donor

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Compromise (36)

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to reach an agreement or understanding, usually with each side conceding something

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Arrogant (37)

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feeling superior to others, boastful, haughty

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Austere (38)

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unadorned, stern, severely simple

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Malaise (39)

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a vague feeling of weakness, unease, or depression

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Harbinger (40)

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something that foreshadows; omen, sign

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Maladroit (41)

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awkward, clumsy, inept, bungling

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Diffident (42)

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timid; lacking in self-confidence

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Bohemian (43)

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a person living an unconventional life, often among others who do the same

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Scholarly (44)

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concerned with academic learning or research

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Anachronism (45)

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a person, thing, or action belonging to an earlier time

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Eschew (46)

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to shun, avoid

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24
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Stoic (47)

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indifferent to pleasure and pain (or any emotion)

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24
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Remunerate (48)

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to repay, compensate, reimburse

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Respite (49)

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a rest, a period of relief

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Acquiesce (50)

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to give in, agree

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Philanthropy (51)

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love of mankind that leads to acts of generosity

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Prolong (52)

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to extend the duration of, lengthen in time

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Ignominious (53)

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disgraced, dishonorable, shameful, despicable

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Infinitesimal (54)

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immeasurably small; minute

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Meticulous (55)

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taking extreme care about minute details; scrupulous; precise

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Resignation (56)

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a giving in or giving up, submission, acceptance of defeat

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29
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Cursory (57)

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going over something without noticing the details; hasty; superficial

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29
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Prerogative (58)

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an exclusive right, advantage

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Anomaly (59)

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an abnormality not following an established pattern or conforming to an expectation, an incongruity

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Galvanize (60)

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to startle into sudden activity; to stimulate

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Devour (61)

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to absorb; engulf, swallow up

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Dexterous (62)

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skillful, adroit, deft

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Bellwether (63)

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a person that takes the lead or initiative; trendsetter

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Rancid (64)

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offensive or noxious, especially because of rotting or decomposition

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Hyperbole (65)

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an over exaggeration

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33
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Adept (66)

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skilled, highly trained

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34
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Bane (67)

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a source of harm or ruin

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34
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Virulent (68)

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extremely poisonous, malignant, full of hate

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Partisan (69)

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a supporter of a person, group, or cause with similar beliefs, a follower

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Flagrant (70)

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shocking; outstandingly bad

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Unprecedented (71)

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novel, happening for the first time

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Deter (72)

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to prevent or stop with fear

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Redundant (73)

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repetitive, unnecessary

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Parsimonious (74)

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too economical, stingy, miserly

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Provocative (75)

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exciting, attracting attention

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38
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Fabricated (76)

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concocted in order to deceive

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39
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Voluntary (77)

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willing, unforced

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39
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Dubious (78)

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doubtful; uncertain

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Scenario (79)

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a predicted sequence of events; a scheme, plan, concept

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Compliant (80)

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yielding; submissive

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Exhaustive (81)

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thorough, complete

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Expedient (82)

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providing immediate advantage

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Voluptuous (83)

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sensuously pleasing or delighting

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Myopic (84)

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lacking tolerance, narrow-minded, short-sighted

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Venerable (85)

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worthy of honor, usually because of age or distinguished experience

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43
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Reproach (86)

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to scold

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Draconian (87)

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unusually severe or cruel, especially pertaining to rules, laws, or policies

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Unfailing (88)

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sure, certain, unfailing, continuous

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Evenhanded (89)

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impartial, unbiased, fair

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Vindicate (90)

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to clear from suspicion, defend, exonerate

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Aplomb (91)

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self-assurance, poise, self confidence, composure

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Licentious (92)

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unrestrained by law or morality; lewd; lawless

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Demagogue (93)

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a person who manipulates people’s emotions or relies on stereotypes to gain power and popularity

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Discriminating (94)

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having excellent taste or judgment; noting the differences

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Ironic (95)

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having a true meaning other than or opposite the literal meaning; when the unexpected or unintended happens

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Dilatory (96)

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tending to delay, not prompt

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Visceral (97)

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based on instinct rather than intellect

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Eccentric (98)

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unconventional in behavior; irregular, odd

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Facetious (99)

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not meant to be taken seriously; amusing

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Herald (100)

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a person or thing that carries a message or announcement

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Circumscribe (101)

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to constrict the range or activity of; to confine, to limit

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Cajole (102)

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to deceive with false words or promises; persuade with flattery

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Bombastic (103)

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pompous or overblown in speech or writing, verbose, bloated, inflated

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Wistful (104)

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desiring, longing, yearning, reflective, meditative

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Impugn (105)

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to challenge as false; to attack or criticize

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Deprecate (106)

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to strongly disapprove, condemn, denounce, deplore

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Irascible (107)

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easily angered or irritated

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Exhort (108)

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to urge, advise; to caution

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Fervent (109)

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passionate, with intensity of spirit, impassioned

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Belligerent (110)

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combative, quarrelsome

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Unpretentious (111)

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modest, plain, humble

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Compassionate (112)

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having or showing sympathy

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Apathy (113)

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a lack of caring or feelings; indifference

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Coalesce (114)

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to fuse, unite, come together

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Inadvertent (115)

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unintentional; lax, careless

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Brevity (116)

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briefness

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Egregious (117)

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conspicuously bad or offensive

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Ethereal (118)

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insubstantial as air; extremely delicate or refined; heavenly

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Animosity (119)

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resentment, hostility, ill will

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Admonish (120)

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to caution or advise against something

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Profligate (121)

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immoral, extravagant, wasteful

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Chicanery (122)

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deceive through trickery; underhandedness

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Denounce (123)

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to speak out against, condemn

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Provisional (124)

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accepted or adopted tentatively, conditional; subject to change

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Vacillate (125)

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to be indecisive, waver back and forth

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Obstreperous (126)

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noisy, clamorous, boisterous

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Contentious (127)

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causing or likely to cause an argument, quarrelsome; controversial

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Precocious (128)

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advanced or mature in development, especially mental development; presumptuous, bright

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Verbose (129)

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wordy, overly talkative

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Gregarious (130)

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fond of being with others

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Innuendo (131)

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an indirect or subtle reference; an insinuation

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Enmity (132)

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hatred, ill-will, animosity, antagonism

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Anecdote (133)

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brief entertaining story (unpublished)

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Indefatigable (134)

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incapable of being worn out; tireless

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Amiable (135)

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friendly

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Enervate (136)

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to take the strength out of, weaken

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Disingenuous (137)

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lacking in sincerity, insincere

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Expedite (138)

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to make faster or easier

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Shrewd (139)

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cunning or sharp in practical matters, keen, discerning

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Torpor (140)

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sluggishness, inactivity, apathy

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Sanguine (141)

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cheerfully optimistic, hopeful, confident

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Resilient (142)

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springing back, rebounding, flexible

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Discernment (143)

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insight; ability to see things clearly

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Arduous (144)

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hard, difficult

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Sage (145)

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a wise person, philosopher

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Exorbitant (146)

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outrageous, extreme, unreasonable

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Instill (147)

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in infuse slowly or gradually; to inject

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Frank (148)

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straightforward, sincere, direct and unreserved

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Litany (149)

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a ceremonial prayer consisting of a series of invocations; any long list

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a close or side-by-side placement that invites comparison of two or more things

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Appease (151)

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to soothe, pacify by giving in

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Laudable (152)

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worthy of praise

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Voluminous (153)

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very large, spacious

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Compunction (154)

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anxiety arising from guilt; unease, doubt, uncertainty

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Sanctuary (155)

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a sacred or holy place, refuge, asylum

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Heretic (156)

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a person who does not believe in an accepted doctrine, message or principle; a skeptic; a freethinker

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Exemplary (157)

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outstanding; setting a good example

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Deleterious (158)

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having a harmful effect; injurious

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Uncouth (159)

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unmannerly, rude, discourteous

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Virtuoso (160)

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masterful musician; expert of any field

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Extemporize (161)

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to improvise or ad-lib

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Qualify (162)

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to modify or limit in some way, narrow, restrict

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Trepidation (163)

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fear, apprehension

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Unsavory (164)

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tasteless, flat, unappetizing

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Remorseful (165)

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regretful or sorrowful due to a misdeed

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Tackle (166)

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to undertake, handle, master, solve

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Credible (167)

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worthy of belief or confidence, trustworthy

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Erroneous (168)

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incorrect, wrong, mistaken

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Opulent (169)

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showing great wealth

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Insidious (170)

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treacherous or deceitful, cunning, corrupting, crafty

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Autocratic (171)

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dictatorial, tyrannical, extremely bossy

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Audacious (172)

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daring, reckless, bold

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Exonerate (173)

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free from guilty or blame; to find not guilty

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Repress (174)

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to hold down

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Insinuate (175)

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to push in or get in in an indirect way, suggest

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Conflate (176)

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to bring together; to combine elements of two different stories into one, sometimes erroneously

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Eclectic (177)

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selecting the best from various sources

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Alleviate (178)

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to lessen, relieve, make bearable

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Concise (179)

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brief and to the point; succinct

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Liberal (180)

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favorable to progress or reform; progressive

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Incessant (181)

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unceasing; never-ending

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Adamant (182)

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extremely stubborn in holding to a belief or opinion, uncompromising

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Acolyte (183)

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person who assists in ceremonial duties, typically in a religious setting

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Vignette (184)

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a small, pleasing picture or view, also in literature

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Charismatic (185)

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having personal charm or magnetism, outgoing, vibrant, attractive, seductive

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Imperil (186)

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to put in danger or jeopardy

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Droll (187)

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amusing in an odd way; eccentric

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Brusque (188)

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curt, blunt or harsh in speech

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Audacity (189)

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boldness with a hint of recklessness or disregard

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Repudiate (190)

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to reject, deny, spurn

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Incredulous (191)

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showing disbelief, unbelieving, doubting

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Moribund (192)

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near death; stagnant

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Overbearing (193)

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domineering, dictatorial, haughty

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Astute (194)

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perceptive, intelligent

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Articulate (195)

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to speak clearly and well

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Condescend (196)

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to stoop down to another’s level; to patronize

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Ineffable (197)

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unable to be expressed in words; inexpressible

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Trenchant (198)

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forceful and effective; caustic or cutting, as in language

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Succinct (199)

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brief, concise, said in few words

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Salient (200)

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prominent, conspicuous, striking

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Ruthless (201)

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without compassion, cruel, merciless

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Inexorable (202)

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unable to be moved or persuaded by any degree of begging or pleading

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Unscrupulous (203)

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unrestrained by principles or morality, without a conscious

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Epitomize (204)

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to serve as a typical example of; embody, emulate

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Pernicious (205)

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deadly, fatal, harmful

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Bias (206)

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prejudiced, leaning to a particular side or viewpoint

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Fastidious (207)

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meticulous; with attention to detail

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Evocative (208)

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tending to call to mind or summon

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Cryptic (209)

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mysterious

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Mercurial (210)

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quick and changeable in mood, fickle

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Platitudinous (211)

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trite, dull, or obvious in statement or action

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Euphony (212)

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pleasant sound

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Pantheon (213)

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a temple to all gods; a collection of persons of extreme renown

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Infamous (214)

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having a bad reputation

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Myriad (215)

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an indefinite number, innumerable

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Pompous (216)

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overly self-important, pretentious, inflated, bombastic, “full of oneself”

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Edify (217)

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to enlighten, especially morally or spiritually

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Epiphany (218)

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a sudden insight or understanding into something previously unknown

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Revulsion (219)

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a strong feeling of distaste or dislike, repugnance, loathing, aversion

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Artifice (220)

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a trick or a dodge; false or insincere behavior

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Extraneous (221)

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extra and unneeded, superfluous; irrelevant, unimportant

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Somber (222)

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gloomy, sad, dark, dull

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Burgeon (223)

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to grow or expand rapidly

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Vituperative (224)

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characterized by abusive language; derisive, scathing

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Mock (225)

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to ridicule or mimic; imitation

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Lucid (226)

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easily understood, clear

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Magnanimous (227)

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noble; generous in character

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Whimsical (228)

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erratic, unpredictable, impulsive, spontaneous

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Idiosyncrasy (229)

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a trait or behavior particular to an individual

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Acrimonious (230)

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stinging or bitter in speech or behavior

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Superficial (231)

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shallow, near the surface, obvious

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Ubiquitous (232)

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existing or being everywhere, omnipresent

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Blasphemy (233)

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irreverence, an insult

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Prolific (234)

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productive, abundant, fecund

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Doctor (235)

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to tamper with, falsify

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Surreptitious (236)

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acting in a stealthy way, sneaky, discreet

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Equivocal (237)

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having two or more meanings; vague (usually intentionally so)

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Plebeian (238)

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common, vulgar

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Rancor (239)

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hatred, malice, bitterness, animosity

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Pivotal (240)

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crucial, very important

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Indigenous (241)

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originating in a particular region or country, native, aboriginal

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Indelible (242)

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permanent; incapable of being erased

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Embellish (243)

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to enhance or to make something better or prettier than it is; to garnish

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Provincial (244)

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of a province; lacking refinement or polish

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Altruistic (245)

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performing good deeds for the improvement of mankind

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Measured (246)

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deliberate and restrained; careful

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Stodgy (247)

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tiresome, stuffy, boring, commonplace

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Venal (248)

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able to be bribed, corruptible

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Discreet (249)

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using wise judgment in conduct or speech, especially in keeping silent about delicate matters that may embarrass a friend or colleague

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Convivial (250)

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festive, sociable, friendly, agreeable

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Fundamental (251)

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being an essential part of; acting as a foundation or basis

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Benevolent (252)

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kind, good-hearted, generous

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Facilitate (253)

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to make easier

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Nullify (254)

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to make unimportant or invalid

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Objective (255)

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without bias; based upon observable criteria

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Florid (256)

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flowery or elaborate (speech)

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Spare (257)

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to refrain from, omit, or withhold, as in action or speech; unadorned, barren, austere

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Empirical (258)

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derived from or guided by experience or observable data; not subjective

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Reciprocate (259)

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to give or feel in return, compensate, echo

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Profound (260)

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deep, insightful

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Soporific (261)

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causing sleep or sleepiness

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Abdicate (262)

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to formally give up power

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Cupidity (263)

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excessive desire to possess something; greed, avarice

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Reflective (264)

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contemplative, thoughtful

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Perfidious (265)

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deceitful, disloyal, false, treacherous

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Shirk (266)

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to evade, avoid, dodge

134
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Persevere (267)

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to persist, sustain, not give up

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Salubrious (268)

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promoting health or welfare

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Feasible (269)

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capable of being done; probable; likely

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Quixotic (270)

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impulsive, unpredictable, fanciful, fantastic

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Execrable (271)

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utterly detestable, deplorable; miserable

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Drab (272)

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dull; cheerless; lacking in spirit or color

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Fashion (273)

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to make, form, construct

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Tactless (274)

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rude, inconsiderate, thoughtless, brash

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Excoriate (275)

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to berate, severely denounce, condemn

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Abstruse (276)

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hard to understand

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Haughty (277)

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disdainfully proud, snobby, pretentious, arrogant

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Apoplectic (278)

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experiencing emotions like rage intense enough to cause a stroke

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Immutable (279)

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unchangeable, permanent

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Inscrutable (280)

A

not easily understood, incomprehensible; hidden, mysterious

141
Q

Fickle (281)

A

indecisive, likely to change, capricious, mercurial

141
Q

Conjecture (282)

A

a conclusion or guess based on observations or signs; to surmise, hypothesize

142
Q

Temper (283)

A

to soften, tone down; control

142
Q

Demise (284)

A

death, destruction

143
Q

Perfunctory (285)

A

lacking care, enthusiasm, or interest; thoughtless; “just going through the motions”

143
Q

Frivolous (286)

A

not serious; without merit

144
Q

Simile (287)

A

comparing two unlike things using “like” or “as”

144
Q

Latitude (288)

A

freedom from narrow restrictions; liberty

145
Q

Equanimity (289)

A

calmness of mind, composure

146
Q

Stymie (290)

A

to hinder, block, thwart, mystify, frustrate

147
Q

Abstract (291)

A

theoretical; lacking substance

148
Q

Moratorium (292)

A

a suspension of or delay in the application of a rule, often dealing with payments

149
Q

Progenitor (293)

A

a direct ancestor

150
Q

Ire (294)

A

intense anger, wrath

151
Q

Antithetical (295)

A

contradictory; being the opposite of

152
Q

Wary (296)

A

on guard, watchful, guarded, circumspect, careful

153
Q

Insipid (297)

A

without interesting qualities; (of food) bland

154
Q

Substantiate (298)

A

to support with proof

155
Q

Abstemious (299)

A

showing restraint in diet or moderation in eating and drinking

156
Q

Disparity (300)

A

lack of similarity or equality; difference

157
Q

Catharsis (301)

A

purging of emotions; an emotional release that refreshes the spirit

158
Q

Contrite (302)

A

expressing remorse; affected by guilt

159
Q

Foreboding (303)

A

a feeling of impending misfortune or evil; a sense of bad fortune

160
Q

Engender (304)

A

to create, produce

161
Q

Censure (305)

A

to condemn severely

162
Q

Phlegmatic (306)

A

self-possessed, calm, composed, not easily excitable

163
Q

Maudlin (307)

A

sentimental; whiny, overly emotional

164
Q

Rough (308)

A

having a coarse or uneven surface; unsophisticated

165
Q

Legitimate (309)

A

allowed by law, valid

166
Q

Bastion (310)

A

a fortified area or position

167
Q

Reprehensible (311)

A

worthy of blame, scolding, or censure

168
Q

Anthropomorphic (312)

A

ascribing human characteristics to non-human things; personification

169
Q

Subtle (313)

A

not obvious, able to make fine distinctions, ingenious, crafty

170
Q

Amity (314)

A

friendship

171
Q

Theoretical (315)

A

existing only in theory, hypothetical, speculative

172
Q

Pious (316)

A

reverent or devout (sometimes only outwardly so)

173
Q

Pedestrian (317)

A

common, ordinary, banal; one who goes on foot

174
Q

Hedonist (318)

A

someone who seeks pleasure or gives into temptation

175
Q

Annihilate (319)

A

destroy completely

176
Q

Elucidate (320)

A

to make lucid or clear; to explain

177
Q

Cavalier (321)

A

disdainful, dismissal of important matters

178
Q

Revere (322)

A

to regard in high respect, awe, exalt

179
Q

Baleful (323)

A

foreboding or threatening evil, ominous, menacing

180
Q

Prodigious (324)

A

extraordinary, enormous

181
Q

Polemic (325)

A

a controversial argument, especially over a doctrine or belief

182
Q

Reticent (326)

A

restrained, uncommunicative (situational, not characteristic)

183
Q

Negligence (327)

A

carelessness

184
Q

Precipitate (328)

A

to hasten the occurrence of, accelerate, expedite

185
Q

Pragmatic (329)

A

related to practice as opposed to theory; practical

186
Q

Unaffected (330)

A

sincere, genuine, honest, real

187
Q

Spate (331)

A

a fast flow, rush, outpouring

188
Q

Dictatorial (332)

A

domineering, oppressively overbearing, extremely bossy

189
Q

Animus (333)

A

animosity, prejudice, antagonism, hostility

190
Q

Inept (334)

A

awkward, clumsy; unfitting, out of place, inappropriate

191
Q

Snide (335)

A

derogatory in comment, gesture, or look; sneering

192
Q

Flag (336)

A

to lose energy

193
Q

Periphery (337)

A

on the outskirts or the perimeter

194
Q

Puerile (338)

A

immature, childishly foolish

195
Q

Flippant (339)

A

disrespectful, shallow, superficial

196
Q

Reverent (340)

A

deeply respectful, in awe

197
Q

Impetuous (341)

A

characterized by sudden energy or emotion

198
Q

Recondite (342)

A

over one’s head, hard to understand

199
Q

Shelve (343)

A

to put off from consideration; to table, defer

200
Q

Disdain (344)

A

arrogant scorn, contempt; to reject as beneath oneself

201
Q

Aversion (345)

A

a dislike or distaste for something

202
Q

Peripheral (346)

A

unimportant; off to the side

203
Q

Copious (347)

A

abundant, plentiful

204
Q

Fallacious (348)

205
Q

Connoisseur (349)

A

an expert in the techniques or details of a specific area

206
Q

Aberration (350)

A

a deviation from the path; something abnormal

207
Q

Lugubrious (351)

A

mournful, dismal, gloomy

208
Q

Indulgent (352)

A

lenient; yielding to desire

209
Q

Dilettante (353)

A

a person who takes on a subject or activity for amusement, an amateur, a dabbler

210
Q

Capricious (354)

A

impulsive and unpredictable

211
Q

Punctilious (355)

A

precise, demanding, careful, conscientious, scrupulous

212
Q

Lucrative (356)

A

profitable

213
Q

Largesse (357)

A

generosity of spirit or attitude

214
Q

Zealot (358)

A

a person consumed with a cause, belief, or movement; fanatic, extremist

215
Q

Furtive (359)

A

secretive, clandestine

216
Q

Supercilious (360)

A

haughty, patronizing, pompous

217
Q

Sedentary (361)

A

not migratory, settled

218
Q

Lethargy (362)

A

laziness, sluggishness, indifference

219
Q

Belie (363)

A

to give a false impression of, misrepresent

220
Q

Nascent (364)

A

coming into existence, emerging

221
Q

Mentor (365)

A

a wise and trusted counselor or teacher; an adviser

222
Q

Omnipotent (366)

A

all-powerful

223
Q

Thwart (367)

A

to oppose successfully, frustrate, baffle

224
Q

Chagrin (368)

A

distress of mind caused by humiliation, disappointment, or failure

225
Q

Odd (369)

A

not ordinary, usual, or expected; fantastic, bizarre

226
Q

Philanthropist (370)

A

a person who performs acts of kindness or generosity

227
Q

Personification (371)

A

giving human characteristics to anything nonhuman

228
Q

Confound (372)

A

to confuse, perplex; to bring to ruin, destroy

229
Q

Mundane (373)

A

common, boring, ordinary, unimaginative

230
Q

Yield (374)

A

to give way, give up, submit, surrender

231
Q

Lighthearted (375)

A

carefree, blithe; cheerful

232
Q

Covet (376)

A

to desire or want something without regard; to envy

233
Q

Uniform (377)

A

consistent, unchanging, the same for everyone

234
Q

Euphemism (378)

A

a substituted, less offensive expression for another one

235
Q

Scrupulous (379)

A

hesitant for ethical reasons, strict, careful

236
Q

Reaffirm (380)

A

to confirm, ratify

237
Q

Eulogize (381)

A

to praise highly, extol, laud

238
Q

Nuance (382)

A

subtle differences in distinction, meaning, response, etc.

239
Q

Elaborate (383)

A

detailed, careful, thorough

240
Q

Adroit (384)

A

skillful in the use of hands or body

241
Q

Innovate (385)

A

to be creative, think of something new

242
Q

Ominous (386)

A

dark, threatening, foreboding, expecting something bad to happen

243
Q

Interloper (387)

A

a person who intrudes or interferes in the business of others

244
Q

Iconoclast (388)

A

a person who challenges time-honored traditions or beliefs

245
Q

Churlish (389)

A

difficult to work with; vulgar, discourteous, rude

246
Q

Prodigal (390)

A

extravagant, wasteful

247
Q

Squalid (391)

A

foul and repulsive, neglected and filthy

248
Q

Impetus (392)

A

stimulus; something that spurs on toward action

249
Q

Overwrought (393)

A

over excited, worked up, frantic

250
Q

Intransigent (394)

A

unwilling to agree or compromise

251
Q

Adhere (395)

A

to stick to rules or regulations

252
Q

Antediluvian (396)

A

literally, “before the flood” of Noah; dateless, archaic, primitive, ancient

253
Q

Apprehensive (397)

A

worried, anxious

254
Q

Confluence (398)

A

coming or flowing together; converging, linking, merging

255
Q

Garrulous (399)

A

talkative by nature, loquacious

256
Q

Credulous (400)

A

gullible, tending to believe too readily

257
Q

Salutary (401)

A

wholesome, healthy

258
Q

Exasperate (402)

A

to annoy thoroughly, irritate

259
Q

Inimical (403)

A

unfavorable, harmful, noxious, antagonistic

260
Q

Desecrate (404)

A

to pollute a holy place

261
Q

Metaphor (405)

A

comparison of two unlike things to establish a deeper meaning

262
Q

Augment (406)

A

to add to, make greater

263
Q

Cold (407)

A

lack of warmth or human emotion, distant, cutting, sharp

264
Q

Rebuke (408)

A

to reprimand, disapprove, admonish, berate

265
Q

Distraught (409)

A

emotionally distracted or agitated

266
Q

Debunk (410)

A

to disprove, expose as false

267
Q

Truncate (411)

A

to shorten, condense, abridge, cut short

268
Q

Tenacious (412)

A

persistently holding to a belief

269
Q

Prudent (413)

A

careful, having foresight

270
Q

Apocryphal (414)

A

of uncertain origin; false

271
Q

Tenet (415)

A

a principle held as true

272
Q

Instigate (416)

A

to provoke, stir up

273
Q

Channel (417)

A

a means of communication or expression; to conduct, to funnel

274
Q

Analogy (418)

A

a comparison of two or more things that promotes clearer understanding

275
Q

Assiduous (419)

A

hardworking, paying attention to detail, diligent

276
Q

Recalcitrant (420)

A

stubborn, defiant of authority

277
Q

Furnish (421)

A

to provide, supply

278
Q

Auspicious (422)

A

characterized by favorable circumstances implying success in the future

279
Q

Proponent (423)

A

a supporter, champion, enthusiast, advocate

280
Q

Dissent (424)

A

disagreement

281
Q

Arbiter (425)

A

one who decides a disputed matter

282
Q

Unorthodox (426)

A

not following or subscribing to accepted customs or practices, unconventional

283
Q

Tedious (427)

284
Q

Digress (428)

A

to go off the subject

285
Q

Crystallize (429)

A

to give definite or concrete form to; materialize

286
Q

Prosaic (430)

A

dull, unimaginative

287
Q

Euphoric (431)

A

feeling great elation or happiness

288
Q

Amass (432)

A

to accumulate

289
Q

Vacuous (433)

A

devoid of matter, empty

290
Q

Acclaim (434)

A

praise, applause, admiration

291
Q

Analogous (435)

A

alike, comparable, similar, parallel

292
Q

Convoluted (436)

A

intricate, complex

293
Q

Deplete (437)

A

to use up, reduce, lessen

294
Q

Innocuous (438)

A

harmless, benign; banal

295
Q

Imperturbable (439)

A

cool, with even composure, not easily agitated, composed

296
Q

Complicity (440)

A

involvement in a cover-up, plot, or conspiracy

297
Q

Nefarious (441)

A

evil, wicked

298
Q

Broad (442)

A

wide, all encompassing, sweeping, substantial

299
Q

Elitist (443)

A

a person (or class of persons) who believes in his own superiority in intellect, talent, power, or wealth

300
Q

Bemoan (444)

A

to complain about, gripe about

301
Q

Forbearance (445)

A

a holding back from something; tolerance

302
Q

Vanguard (446)

A

the leading position in a field; “the cutting edge”

303
Q

Cull (447)

A

to collect, gather, pluck; to extract

304
Q

Indomitable (448)

A

unable to be overcome or subdued; unconquerable

305
Q

Ruminate (449)

A

to muse or ponder, reflect, think

306
Q

Entrenched (450)

A

fixed, firmly established

307
Q

Misnomer (451)

A

an error in naming a person or thing

308
Q

Disparate (452)

A

different; incompatible

309
Q

Esoteric (453)

A

hard to understand; peculiar

310
Q

Slovenly (454)

A

untidy or unclean, careless, disorderly

311
Q

Relegate (455)

A

to banish, send away, “put on the back burner”

312
Q

Imperious (456)

A

arrogantly overbearing, dictatorial

313
Q

Deride (457)

A

to ridicule, laugh at contemptuously

314
Q

Disillusion (458)

A

to discredit someone’s ideas, beliefs, or feelings

315
Q

Disparage (459)

A

to belittle; to speak unkindly about

316
Q

Smart (460)

A

to feel sharp, sudden pain

317
Q

Retract (461)

A

to take back, withdraw, pull back

318
Q

Pedantic (462)

A

narrow concern for and insistence on “book learning” and formal rules

319
Q

Fortuitous (463)

A

accidental, occurring by chance; lucky

320
Q

Sardonic (464)

A

tending to see the worst in people and situations, cynical, sneering, derisive, contemptuous

321
Q

Emulate (465)

A

to imitate or mimic with effort

322
Q

Succumb (466)

A

to give way, yield, submit, surrender

323
Q

Protean (467)

A

taking on various shapes or forms, versatile

324
Q

Controversial (468)

A

likely to lead to debate among people of differing viewpoints

325
Q

Lampoon (469)

A

a satire ridiculing a person, literary work, etc.

326
Q

Undaunted (470)

A

not put off or discouraged, not giving into fear

327
Q

Hackneyed (471)

A

banal; overused; trite (a clich? is a hackneyed expression)

328
Q

Caustic (472)

A

like acid, corrosive

329
Q

Conscientious (473)

A

thoughtful

330
Q

Vitriolic (474)

A

highly corrosive, caustic, severely bitter

331
Q

Coherent (475)

A

having clarity, logical, reasonable, sensible in thought

332
Q

Gravity (476)

A

seriousness

333
Q

Propriety (477)

A

correctness of behavior

334
Q

Amalgam (478)

A

a mixture of different elements

335
Q

Untenable (479)

A

incapable of being defended, baseless, groundless, questionable

336
Q

Exhilarated (480)

A

enlivened, stimulated, invigorated

337
Q

Didactic (481)

A

instructive, intended to teach; preachy

338
Q

Ornate (482)

A

highly decorated, embellished, adorned

339
Q

Unnerve (483)

A

to cause to lose courage, strength, self-control, confidence, etc.

340
Q

Conventional (484)

A

conforming to the accepted standards; customary; orthodox

341
Q

Pastoral (485)

A

charmingly rural, simplistic, pertaining to life in the country

342
Q

Ingenious (486)

A

cleverly inventive, resourceful

343
Q

Stigmatize (487)

A

to mark or brand, usually in a negative manner

344
Q

Painstaking (488)

A

careful and diligent, paying careful attention to detail

345
Q

Reprobate (489)

A

an unprincipled, bad, wicked person

346
Q

Adulation (490)

A

excessive flattery

347
Q

Erudite (491)

A

scholarly, educated, learned, wise

348
Q

Opaque (492)

A

not transparent; hard to understand, unclear

349
Q

Servile (493)

A

submissive, subservient, like a slave

350
Q

Antecedent (494)

A

the noun to which a pronoun refers

351
Q

Resplendent (495)

A

shining brilliantly, dazzling, magnificent

352
Q

Poignant (496)

A

affecting or moving the emotions

353
Q

Unfettered (497)

A

freed from restraint, liberated

354
Q

Innate (498)

A

existing from birth, inborn, inherent

355
Q

Incongruous (499)

A

not fitting in, unsuitable

356
Q

Mendacity (500)

A

untruthfulness; deceptiveness

357
Q

Quiescent (501)

A

being at rest, quiet, still, dormant

358
Q

Plausible (502)

A

believable; worthy of approval

359
Q

Posthumous (503)

A

after death

360
Q

Cogent (504)

A

convincing; reasonable

361
Q

Understatement (505)

A

the presentation of something as less important than it actually is

362
Q

Seminal (506)

A

highly original; influential and important

363
Q

Impunity (507)

A

exemption or immunity from punishment; freedom from unpleasant consequences

364
Q

Exacerbate (508)

A

to make (something bad) worse; to irritate; to exasperate

365
Q

Prescient (509)

A

knowledgeable of events before they take place, foreseeing

366
Q

Unambiguous (510)

A

distinct, unequivocal, clear

367
Q

Inflame (511)

A

to kindle, excite, arouse

368
Q

Portend (512)

A

to foreshadow, foretell, forecast

369
Q

Advocate (513)

A

to speak in favor of, support

370
Q

Chaotic (514)

A

in a state of utter confusion, disarray or disorder

371
Q

Congenial (515)

A

agreeable, pleasant to be around, likable

372
Q

Remorse (516)

A

sadness, regret

373
Q

Placate (517)

A

to appease, pacify

374
Q

Oracle (518)

A

an expert believed to a quasi-religious degree; a predictor of the future

375
Q

Wry (519)

A

dryly humorous with a hint of bitterness or irony

376
Q

Empathy (520)

A

understanding and identification with another person’s feelings

377
Q

Watershed (521)

A

an important factor or period that serves as a dividing line

378
Q

Nonchalant (522)

A

without worry or concern

379
Q

Parochial (523)

A

narrow or limited

380
Q

Sagacious (524)

A

wise, sage

381
Q

Austerity (525)

A

severe simplicity, enforced or extreme economy

382
Q

Despondent (526)

A

feeling or showing intense hopelessness, dejection, or gloom

383
Q

Appall (527)

A

to be overcome with shock or dismay

384
Q

Conversational (528)

A

informal in writing style

385
Q

Neophyte (529)

A

beginner, novice

386
Q

Resurgence (530)

A

a rising again, revival

387
Q

Satire (531)

A

the use of irony, sarcasm, ridicule, or the like to note and mock some folly

388
Q

Malicious (532)

A

malevolent, spiteful, vicious

389
Q

Anguish (533)

A

intense sadness, anxiety, emotional pain

390
Q

Complement (534)

A

something that completes or makes perfect

391
Q

Enigma (535)

A

a mystery, puzzle

392
Q

Irreverent (536)

A

without due respect, flippant

393
Q

Reconcile (537)

A

to compose or settle (a disagreement); bring into agreement

394
Q

Superfluous (538)

A

extra, unnecessary, extraneous

395
Q

Mitigate (539)

A

to lessen the severity

396
Q

Unflappable (540)

A

calm, composed, hard to upset, especially in a crisis

397
Q

Theatrical (541)

A

exaggerated, melodramatic, stagy, extravagant

398
Q

Boon (542)

A

a benefit, aid

399
Q

Elusive (543)

A

hard to pin down; evasive

400
Q

Impasse (544)

A

a position from which there is no escape; a dead end

401
Q

Vindictive (545)

A

seeking or inclined to revenge, spiteful

402
Q

Urbane (546)

A

reflecting elegance or sophistication, suave, cosmopolitan

403
Q

Underscore (547)

A

to stress, emphasize

404
Q

Estrange (548)

A

to remove; to keep at a distance

405
Q

Havoc (549)

A

great destruction or devastation; desolation or waste

406
Q

Economical (550)

A

cautious of the cost; thrifty; frugal

407
Q

Ameliorate (551)

A

to make better, improve

408
Q

Jovial (552)

A

hearty, joyous humor and disposition

409
Q

Curt (553)

A

short or blunt in speech to the point of rudeness; concise, terse, laconic

410
Q

Negligent (554)

A

lazily careless, neglectful

411
Q

Fabricate (555)

A

to lie (usually elaborately so)

412
Q

Consternation (556)

A

feelings of anxiety or confusion caused by something unexpected

413
Q

Intrepid (557)

A

fearless, brave, courageous, bold

414
Q

Rebut (558)

A

to refute or argue against by evidence or reasoning

415
Q

Ambiguous (559)

A

permitting more than one interpretation

416
Q

Coerce (560)

A

to affect another’s behavior by force or threat

417
Q

Concede (561)

A

to give in, surrender

418
Q

Naive (562)

A

having or showing a lack of experience or judgment, simple, unsophisticated

419
Q

Ephemeral (563)

A

lasting a very short time, momentary, brief, fleeting

420
Q

Rectitude (564)

A

rightness of principle, integrity

421
Q

Indignant (565)

A

feeling and/or showing displeasure at something considered unjust, offensive, or base

422
Q

Innovator (566)

A

one who thinks of something new or creative

423
Q

Trivialize (567)

A

to minimize or make to seem unimportant

424
Q

Officious (568)

A

aggressively offering one’s services, help or advice without being asked, meddling

425
Q

Restitution (569)

A

compensation (usually monetary) for loss, damage, or injury

426
Q

Hierarchy (570)

A

a structure of power that ranks people according to a specific standard

427
Q

Incoherent (571)

A

jumbled, chaotic; impossible to understand

428
Q

Patronizing (572)

A

treating in a condescending manner

429
Q

Dispel (573)

A

to cause to vanish; to disperse

430
Q

Affable (574)

A

easy to talk to; friendly, likable

431
Q

Jeopardy (575)

A

danger, peril

432
Q

Tendentious (576)

A

showing bias, partisan

433
Q

Resolute (577)

A

determined, firm, unwavering

434
Q

Virtuosity (578)

A

excellence; having the traits of a connoisseur or collector of fine things

435
Q

Undermine (579)

A

to weaken or cause collapse, to attack by secret means

436
Q

Demarcate (580)

A

to mark or fix the boundaries of; to separate

437
Q

Arrest (581)

A

to bring to a stop

438
Q

Unequivocal (582)

A

certain, obvious, direct, clear

439
Q

Tangible (583)

A

touchable, palpable

440
Q

Impassioned (584)

A

filled with intense passion; emotional

441
Q

Histrionic (585)

A

overly dramatic

442
Q

Solicit (586)

A

to ask for, request, seek

443
Q

Conspicuous (587)

A

standing out, obvious

444
Q

Ostentatious (588)

A

pretentious or showy, especially in an attempt to impress others

445
Q

Uncorroborated (589)

A

unfounded, unproven, unsupported

446
Q

Acerbic (590)

A

harsh, sharp, biting

447
Q

Vehement (591)

A

urgent, passionate

448
Q

Debacle (592)

A

disaster, ruin, fiasco, catastrophe

449
Q

Dichotomy (593)

A

a division into two (usually opposing) parts

450
Q

Sycophant (594)

A

one who sucks up to others

451
Q

Unconventional (595)

A

not bound by normal rule or precedent; eccentric, atypical

452
Q

Stock (596)

A

of a common, ordinary, or overused type

453
Q

Heyday (597)

A

the time of most power and popularity; the time one is in one’s ‘prime’

454
Q

Sophistry (598)

A

a false argument, trickery

455
Q

Volatile (599)

A

quick to evaporate, unstable, explosive; quick to anger, easily irritated

456
Q

Indolence (600)

457
Q

Futile (601)

A

without hope; frivolous; unimportant

458
Q

Foster (602)

A

to promote, encourage

459
Q

Conundrum (603)

A

a puzzling question or problem, enigma, riddle

460
Q

Clarity (604)

A

clearness in thought or expression

461
Q

Orthodox (605)

A

conventional, adhering to established ways

462
Q

Skeptical (606)

A

showing doubt, unbelieving

463
Q

Pundit (607)

A

an expert, authority, sage, guru

464
Q

Novel (608)

A

new, original

465
Q

Conciliatory (609)

A

making peace

466
Q

Aloof (610)

A

distant or removed (physically or emotionally)

467
Q

Nostalgia (611)

A

a sentimental desire to return to an earlier place or time

468
Q

Paucity (612)

A

a scarcity, lack

469
Q

Meteoric (613)

A

rapidly rising in (and subsequently falling from ) fame or popularity

470
Q

Divisive (614)

A

causing disagreement, dissension, or a rift

471
Q

Exuberant (615)

A

extremely good or joyful; over-the-top

472
Q

Idiom (616)

A

a peculiar expression

473
Q

Extol (617)

A

to praise, lift up

474
Q

Preclude (618)

A

to prevent, make things impossible, shut out

475
Q

Allusion (619)

A

a reference to another source in history, literature, or pop culture.

476
Q

Laconic (620)

A

not saying much, taciturn, brief, concise

477
Q

Vivacious (621)

A

lively, animated, spirited

478
Q

Indifferent (622)

A

not caring either way; neutral

479
Q

Profuse (623)

A

flowing, extravagant

480
Q

Aesthetic (624)

A

artistic; having to do with artistic beauty

481
Q

Levity (625)

A

lightness, frivolity, unseriousness

482
Q

Refute (626)

A

to disprove

483
Q

Cosmopolitan (627)

A

sophisticated, urbane; belonging to all the world, global

484
Q

Sacrosanct (628)

A

very holy, most sacred, consecrated

485
Q

Clandestine (629)

A

done in secret

486
Q

Castigate (630)

A

to chastise, lecture sternly, berate, scold

487
Q

Exculpate (631)

A

to free from guilt or blame

488
Q

Assuage (632)

A

to soothe, calm, pacify, ease the pain of, relieve

489
Q

Dilapidated (633)

A

fallen into ruin or decay, run-down, rickety

490
Q

Trivial (634)

A

of no importance, insignificant

491
Q

Pristine (635)

A

in an original, pure, unsullied state

492
Q

Peremptory (636)

A

assertive in speech, tone, or manner; domineering

493
Q

Static (637)

A

stationary, not moving

494
Q

Discerning (638)

A

showing good judgment; able to recognize distinctions or differences

495
Q

Penchant (639)

A

a preference for something that one likes

496
Q

Effusive (640)

A

emotionally expressive, gushy

497
Q

Prone (641)

A

having a natural tendency to do something, apt, subject to, likely to

498
Q

Verve (642)

A

enthusiasm, liveliness, vigor

499
Q

Ambivalent (643)

A

undecided; hot and cold

500
Q

Savvy (644)

A

having practical understanding and insight, perceptive

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