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)
tending to make worse, insulting, disparaging, deprecatory
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Disconcerted (26)
bewildered, confused, perplexed
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Obsolete (27)
no longer in general use
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Enthrall (28)
to captivate, charm, spellbind, enchant
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Predecessor (29)
forerunner, someone who came before another
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Flamboyant (30)
strikingly bold or brilliant; ornate
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Circumvent (31)
to bypass, dodge, get around by a shortcut or sidestep
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Implacable (32)
unable to be pleased; inflexible, unbending; merciless
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Hubris (33)
excessive pride or self confidence
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Proscribe (34)
to banish, exile, denounce, condemn
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Benefactor (35)
a generous donor
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Compromise (36)
to reach an agreement or understanding, usually with each side conceding something
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Arrogant (37)
feeling superior to others, boastful, haughty
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Austere (38)
unadorned, stern, severely simple
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Malaise (39)
a vague feeling of weakness, unease, or depression
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Harbinger (40)
something that foreshadows; omen, sign
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Maladroit (41)
awkward, clumsy, inept, bungling
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Diffident (42)
timid; lacking in self-confidence
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Bohemian (43)
a person living an unconventional life, often among others who do the same
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Scholarly (44)
concerned with academic learning or research
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Anachronism (45)
a person, thing, or action belonging to an earlier time
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Eschew (46)
to shun, avoid
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Stoic (47)
indifferent to pleasure and pain (or any emotion)
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Remunerate (48)
to repay, compensate, reimburse
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Respite (49)
a rest, a period of relief
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Acquiesce (50)
to give in, agree
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Philanthropy (51)
love of mankind that leads to acts of generosity
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Prolong (52)
to extend the duration of, lengthen in time
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Ignominious (53)
disgraced, dishonorable, shameful, despicable
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Infinitesimal (54)
immeasurably small; minute
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Meticulous (55)
taking extreme care about minute details; scrupulous; precise
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Resignation (56)
a giving in or giving up, submission, acceptance of defeat
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Cursory (57)
going over something without noticing the details; hasty; superficial
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Prerogative (58)
an exclusive right, advantage
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Anomaly (59)
an abnormality not following an established pattern or conforming to an expectation, an incongruity
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Galvanize (60)
to startle into sudden activity; to stimulate
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Devour (61)
to absorb; engulf, swallow up
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Dexterous (62)
skillful, adroit, deft
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Bellwether (63)
a person that takes the lead or initiative; trendsetter
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Rancid (64)
offensive or noxious, especially because of rotting or decomposition
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Hyperbole (65)
an over exaggeration
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Adept (66)
skilled, highly trained
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Bane (67)
a source of harm or ruin
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Virulent (68)
extremely poisonous, malignant, full of hate
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Partisan (69)
a supporter of a person, group, or cause with similar beliefs, a follower
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Flagrant (70)
shocking; outstandingly bad
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Unprecedented (71)
novel, happening for the first time
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Deter (72)
to prevent or stop with fear
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Redundant (73)
repetitive, unnecessary
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Parsimonious (74)
too economical, stingy, miserly
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Provocative (75)
exciting, attracting attention
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Fabricated (76)
concocted in order to deceive
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Voluntary (77)
willing, unforced
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Dubious (78)
doubtful; uncertain
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Scenario (79)
a predicted sequence of events; a scheme, plan, concept
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Compliant (80)
yielding; submissive
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Exhaustive (81)
thorough, complete
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Expedient (82)
providing immediate advantage
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Voluptuous (83)
sensuously pleasing or delighting
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Myopic (84)
lacking tolerance, narrow-minded, short-sighted
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Venerable (85)
worthy of honor, usually because of age or distinguished experience
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Reproach (86)
to scold
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Draconian (87)
unusually severe or cruel, especially pertaining to rules, laws, or policies
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Unfailing (88)
sure, certain, unfailing, continuous
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Evenhanded (89)
impartial, unbiased, fair
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Vindicate (90)
to clear from suspicion, defend, exonerate
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Aplomb (91)
self-assurance, poise, self confidence, composure
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Licentious (92)
unrestrained by law or morality; lewd; lawless
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Demagogue (93)
a person who manipulates people's emotions or relies on stereotypes to gain power and popularity
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Discriminating (94)
having excellent taste or judgment; noting the differences
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Ironic (95)
having a true meaning other than or opposite the literal meaning; when the unexpected or unintended happens
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Dilatory (96)
tending to delay, not prompt
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Visceral (97)
based on instinct rather than intellect
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Eccentric (98)
unconventional in behavior; irregular, odd
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Facetious (99)
not meant to be taken seriously; amusing
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Herald (100)
a person or thing that carries a message or announcement
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Circumscribe (101)
to constrict the range or activity of; to confine, to limit
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Cajole (102)
to deceive with false words or promises; persuade with flattery
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Bombastic (103)
pompous or overblown in speech or writing, verbose, bloated, inflated
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Wistful (104)
desiring, longing, yearning, reflective, meditative
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Impugn (105)
to challenge as false; to attack or criticize
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Deprecate (106)
to strongly disapprove, condemn, denounce, deplore
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Irascible (107)
easily angered or irritated
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Exhort (108)
to urge, advise; to caution
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Fervent (109)
passionate, with intensity of spirit, impassioned
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Belligerent (110)
combative, quarrelsome
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Unpretentious (111)
modest, plain, humble
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Compassionate (112)
having or showing sympathy
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Apathy (113)
a lack of caring or feelings; indifference
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Coalesce (114)
to fuse, unite, come together
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Inadvertent (115)
unintentional; lax, careless
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Brevity (116)
briefness
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Egregious (117)
conspicuously bad or offensive
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Ethereal (118)
insubstantial as air; extremely delicate or refined; heavenly
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Animosity (119)
resentment, hostility, ill will
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Admonish (120)
to caution or advise against something
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Profligate (121)
immoral, extravagant, wasteful
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Chicanery (122)
deceive through trickery; underhandedness
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Denounce (123)
to speak out against, condemn
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Provisional (124)
accepted or adopted tentatively, conditional; subject to change
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Vacillate (125)
to be indecisive, waver back and forth
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Obstreperous (126)
noisy, clamorous, boisterous
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Contentious (127)
causing or likely to cause an argument, quarrelsome; controversial
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Precocious (128)
advanced or mature in development, especially mental development; presumptuous, bright
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Verbose (129)
wordy, overly talkative
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Gregarious (130)
fond of being with others
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Innuendo (131)
an indirect or subtle reference; an insinuation
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Enmity (132)
hatred, ill-will, animosity, antagonism
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Anecdote (133)
brief entertaining story (unpublished)
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Indefatigable (134)
incapable of being worn out; tireless
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Amiable (135)
friendly
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Enervate (136)
to take the strength out of, weaken
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Disingenuous (137)
lacking in sincerity, insincere
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Expedite (138)
to make faster or easier
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Shrewd (139)
cunning or sharp in practical matters, keen, discerning
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Torpor (140)
sluggishness, inactivity, apathy
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Sanguine (141)
cheerfully optimistic, hopeful, confident
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Resilient (142)
springing back, rebounding, flexible
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Discernment (143)
insight; ability to see things clearly
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Arduous (144)
hard, difficult
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Sage (145)
a wise person, philosopher
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Exorbitant (146)
outrageous, extreme, unreasonable
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Instill (147)
in infuse slowly or gradually; to inject
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Frank (148)
straightforward, sincere, direct and unreserved
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Litany (149)
a ceremonial prayer consisting of a series of invocations; any long list
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Juxtaposition (150)
a close or side-by-side placement that invites comparison of two or more things
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Appease (151)
to soothe, pacify by giving in
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Laudable (152)
worthy of praise
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Voluminous (153)
very large, spacious
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Compunction (154)
anxiety arising from guilt; unease, doubt, uncertainty
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Sanctuary (155)
a sacred or holy place, refuge, asylum
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Heretic (156)
a person who does not believe in an accepted doctrine, message or principle; a skeptic; a freethinker
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Exemplary (157)
outstanding; setting a good example
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Deleterious (158)
having a harmful effect; injurious
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Uncouth (159)
unmannerly, rude, discourteous
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Virtuoso (160)
masterful musician; expert of any field
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Extemporize (161)
to improvise or ad-lib
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Qualify (162)
to modify or limit in some way, narrow, restrict
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Trepidation (163)
fear, apprehension
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Unsavory (164)
tasteless, flat, unappetizing
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Remorseful (165)
regretful or sorrowful due to a misdeed
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Tackle (166)
to undertake, handle, master, solve
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Credible (167)
worthy of belief or confidence, trustworthy
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Erroneous (168)
incorrect, wrong, mistaken
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Opulent (169)
showing great wealth
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Insidious (170)
treacherous or deceitful, cunning, corrupting, crafty
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Autocratic (171)
dictatorial, tyrannical, extremely bossy
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Audacious (172)
daring, reckless, bold
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Exonerate (173)
free from guilty or blame; to find not guilty
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Repress (174)
to hold down
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Insinuate (175)
to push in or get in in an indirect way, suggest
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Conflate (176)
to bring together; to combine elements of two different stories into one, sometimes erroneously
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Eclectic (177)
selecting the best from various sources
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Alleviate (178)
to lessen, relieve, make bearable
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Concise (179)
brief and to the point; succinct
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Liberal (180)
favorable to progress or reform; progressive
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Incessant (181)
unceasing; never-ending
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Adamant (182)
extremely stubborn in holding to a belief or opinion, uncompromising
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Acolyte (183)
person who assists in ceremonial duties, typically in a religious setting
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Vignette (184)
a small, pleasing picture or view, also in literature
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Charismatic (185)
having personal charm or magnetism, outgoing, vibrant, attractive, seductive
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Imperil (186)
to put in danger or jeopardy
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Droll (187)
amusing in an odd way; eccentric
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Brusque (188)
curt, blunt or harsh in speech
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Audacity (189)
boldness with a hint of recklessness or disregard
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Repudiate (190)
to reject, deny, spurn
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Incredulous (191)
showing disbelief, unbelieving, doubting
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Moribund (192)
near death; stagnant
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Overbearing (193)
domineering, dictatorial, haughty
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Astute (194)
perceptive, intelligent
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Articulate (195)
to speak clearly and well
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Condescend (196)
to stoop down to another's level; to patronize
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Ineffable (197)
unable to be expressed in words; inexpressible
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Trenchant (198)
forceful and effective; caustic or cutting, as in language
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Succinct (199)
brief, concise, said in few words
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Salient (200)
prominent, conspicuous, striking
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Ruthless (201)
without compassion, cruel, merciless
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Inexorable (202)
unable to be moved or persuaded by any degree of begging or pleading
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Unscrupulous (203)
unrestrained by principles or morality, without a conscious
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Epitomize (204)
to serve as a typical example of; embody, emulate
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Pernicious (205)
deadly, fatal, harmful
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Bias (206)
prejudiced, leaning to a particular side or viewpoint
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Fastidious (207)
meticulous; with attention to detail
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Evocative (208)
tending to call to mind or summon
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Cryptic (209)
mysterious
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Mercurial (210)
quick and changeable in mood, fickle
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Platitudinous (211)
trite, dull, or obvious in statement or action
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Euphony (212)
pleasant sound
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Pantheon (213)
a temple to all gods; a collection of persons of extreme renown
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Infamous (214)
having a bad reputation
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Myriad (215)
an indefinite number, innumerable
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Pompous (216)
overly self-important, pretentious, inflated, bombastic, "full of oneself"
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Edify (217)
to enlighten, especially morally or spiritually
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Epiphany (218)
a sudden insight or understanding into something previously unknown
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Revulsion (219)
a strong feeling of distaste or dislike, repugnance, loathing, aversion
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Artifice (220)
a trick or a dodge; false or insincere behavior
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Extraneous (221)
extra and unneeded, superfluous; irrelevant, unimportant
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Somber (222)
gloomy, sad, dark, dull
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Burgeon (223)
to grow or expand rapidly
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Vituperative (224)
characterized by abusive language; derisive, scathing
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Mock (225)
to ridicule or mimic; imitation
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Lucid (226)
easily understood, clear
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Magnanimous (227)
noble; generous in character
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Whimsical (228)
erratic, unpredictable, impulsive, spontaneous
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Idiosyncrasy (229)
a trait or behavior particular to an individual
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Acrimonious (230)
stinging or bitter in speech or behavior
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Superficial (231)
shallow, near the surface, obvious
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Ubiquitous (232)
existing or being everywhere, omnipresent
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Blasphemy (233)
irreverence, an insult
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Prolific (234)
productive, abundant, fecund
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Doctor (235)
to tamper with, falsify
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Surreptitious (236)
acting in a stealthy way, sneaky, discreet
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Equivocal (237)
having two or more meanings; vague (usually intentionally so)
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Plebeian (238)
common, vulgar
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Rancor (239)
hatred, malice, bitterness, animosity
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Pivotal (240)
crucial, very important
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Indigenous (241)
originating in a particular region or country, native, aboriginal
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Indelible (242)
permanent; incapable of being erased
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Embellish (243)
to enhance or to make something better or prettier than it is; to garnish
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Provincial (244)
of a province; lacking refinement or polish
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Altruistic (245)
performing good deeds for the improvement of mankind
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Measured (246)
deliberate and restrained; careful
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Stodgy (247)
tiresome, stuffy, boring, commonplace
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Venal (248)
able to be bribed, corruptible
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Discreet (249)
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)
festive, sociable, friendly, agreeable
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Fundamental (251)
being an essential part of; acting as a foundation or basis
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Benevolent (252)
kind, good-hearted, generous
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Facilitate (253)
to make easier
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Nullify (254)
to make unimportant or invalid
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Objective (255)
without bias; based upon observable criteria
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Florid (256)
flowery or elaborate (speech)
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Spare (257)
to refrain from, omit, or withhold, as in action or speech; unadorned, barren, austere
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Empirical (258)
derived from or guided by experience or observable data; not subjective
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Reciprocate (259)
to give or feel in return, compensate, echo
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Profound (260)
deep, insightful
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Soporific (261)
causing sleep or sleepiness
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Abdicate (262)
to formally give up power
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Cupidity (263)
excessive desire to possess something; greed, avarice
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Reflective (264)
contemplative, thoughtful
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Perfidious (265)
deceitful, disloyal, false, treacherous
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Shirk (266)
to evade, avoid, dodge
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Persevere (267)
to persist, sustain, not give up
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Salubrious (268)
promoting health or welfare
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Feasible (269)
capable of being done; probable; likely
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Quixotic (270)
impulsive, unpredictable, fanciful, fantastic
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Execrable (271)
utterly detestable, deplorable; miserable
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Drab (272)
dull; cheerless; lacking in spirit or color
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Fashion (273)
to make, form, construct
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Tactless (274)
rude, inconsiderate, thoughtless, brash
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Excoriate (275)
to berate, severely denounce, condemn
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Abstruse (276)
hard to understand
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Haughty (277)
disdainfully proud, snobby, pretentious, arrogant
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Apoplectic (278)
experiencing emotions like rage intense enough to cause a stroke
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Immutable (279)
unchangeable, permanent
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Inscrutable (280)
not easily understood, incomprehensible; hidden, mysterious
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Fickle (281)
indecisive, likely to change, capricious, mercurial
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Conjecture (282)
a conclusion or guess based on observations or signs; to surmise, hypothesize
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Temper (283)
to soften, tone down; control
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Demise (284)
death, destruction
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Perfunctory (285)
lacking care, enthusiasm, or interest; thoughtless; "just going through the motions"
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Frivolous (286)
not serious; without merit
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Simile (287)
comparing two unlike things using "like" or "as"
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Latitude (288)
freedom from narrow restrictions; liberty
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Equanimity (289)
calmness of mind, composure
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Stymie (290)
to hinder, block, thwart, mystify, frustrate
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Abstract (291)
theoretical; lacking substance
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Moratorium (292)
a suspension of or delay in the application of a rule, often dealing with payments
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Progenitor (293)
a direct ancestor
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Ire (294)
intense anger, wrath
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Antithetical (295)
contradictory; being the opposite of
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Wary (296)
on guard, watchful, guarded, circumspect, careful
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Insipid (297)
without interesting qualities; (of food) bland
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Substantiate (298)
to support with proof
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Abstemious (299)
showing restraint in diet or moderation in eating and drinking
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Disparity (300)
lack of similarity or equality; difference
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Catharsis (301)
purging of emotions; an emotional release that refreshes the spirit
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Contrite (302)
expressing remorse; affected by guilt
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Foreboding (303)
a feeling of impending misfortune or evil; a sense of bad fortune
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Engender (304)
to create, produce
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Censure (305)
to condemn severely
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Phlegmatic (306)
self-possessed, calm, composed, not easily excitable
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Maudlin (307)
sentimental; whiny, overly emotional
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Rough (308)
having a coarse or uneven surface; unsophisticated
165
Legitimate (309)
allowed by law, valid
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Bastion (310)
a fortified area or position
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Reprehensible (311)
worthy of blame, scolding, or censure
168
Anthropomorphic (312)
ascribing human characteristics to non-human things; personification
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Subtle (313)
not obvious, able to make fine distinctions, ingenious, crafty
170
Amity (314)
friendship
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Theoretical (315)
existing only in theory, hypothetical, speculative
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Pious (316)
reverent or devout (sometimes only outwardly so)
173
Pedestrian (317)
common, ordinary, banal; one who goes on foot
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Hedonist (318)
someone who seeks pleasure or gives into temptation
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Annihilate (319)
destroy completely
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Elucidate (320)
to make lucid or clear; to explain
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Cavalier (321)
disdainful, dismissal of important matters
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Revere (322)
to regard in high respect, awe, exalt
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Baleful (323)
foreboding or threatening evil, ominous, menacing
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Prodigious (324)
extraordinary, enormous
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Polemic (325)
a controversial argument, especially over a doctrine or belief
182
Reticent (326)
restrained, uncommunicative (situational, not characteristic)
183
Negligence (327)
carelessness
184
Precipitate (328)
to hasten the occurrence of, accelerate, expedite
185
Pragmatic (329)
related to practice as opposed to theory; practical
186
Unaffected (330)
sincere, genuine, honest, real
187
Spate (331)
a fast flow, rush, outpouring
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Dictatorial (332)
domineering, oppressively overbearing, extremely bossy
189
Animus (333)
animosity, prejudice, antagonism, hostility
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Inept (334)
awkward, clumsy; unfitting, out of place, inappropriate
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Snide (335)
derogatory in comment, gesture, or look; sneering
192
Flag (336)
to lose energy
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Periphery (337)
on the outskirts or the perimeter
194
Puerile (338)
immature, childishly foolish
195
Flippant (339)
disrespectful, shallow, superficial
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Reverent (340)
deeply respectful, in awe
197
Impetuous (341)
characterized by sudden energy or emotion
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Recondite (342)
over one's head, hard to understand
199
Shelve (343)
to put off from consideration; to table, defer
200
Disdain (344)
arrogant scorn, contempt; to reject as beneath oneself
201
Aversion (345)
a dislike or distaste for something
202
Peripheral (346)
unimportant; off to the side
203
Copious (347)
abundant, plentiful
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Fallacious (348)
FALSE
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Connoisseur (349)
an expert in the techniques or details of a specific area
206
Aberration (350)
a deviation from the path; something abnormal
207
Lugubrious (351)
mournful, dismal, gloomy
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Indulgent (352)
lenient; yielding to desire
209
Dilettante (353)
a person who takes on a subject or activity for amusement, an amateur, a dabbler
210
Capricious (354)
impulsive and unpredictable
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Punctilious (355)
precise, demanding, careful, conscientious, scrupulous
212
Lucrative (356)
profitable
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Largesse (357)
generosity of spirit or attitude
214
Zealot (358)
a person consumed with a cause, belief, or movement; fanatic, extremist
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Furtive (359)
secretive, clandestine
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Supercilious (360)
haughty, patronizing, pompous
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Sedentary (361)
not migratory, settled
218
Lethargy (362)
laziness, sluggishness, indifference
219
Belie (363)
to give a false impression of, misrepresent
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Nascent (364)
coming into existence, emerging
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Mentor (365)
a wise and trusted counselor or teacher; an adviser
222
Omnipotent (366)
all-powerful
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Thwart (367)
to oppose successfully, frustrate, baffle
224
Chagrin (368)
distress of mind caused by humiliation, disappointment, or failure
225
Odd (369)
not ordinary, usual, or expected; fantastic, bizarre
226
Philanthropist (370)
a person who performs acts of kindness or generosity
227
Personification (371)
giving human characteristics to anything nonhuman
228
Confound (372)
to confuse, perplex; to bring to ruin, destroy
229
Mundane (373)
common, boring, ordinary, unimaginative
230
Yield (374)
to give way, give up, submit, surrender
231
Lighthearted (375)
carefree, blithe; cheerful
232
Covet (376)
to desire or want something without regard; to envy
233
Uniform (377)
consistent, unchanging, the same for everyone
234
Euphemism (378)
a substituted, less offensive expression for another one
235
Scrupulous (379)
hesitant for ethical reasons, strict, careful
236
Reaffirm (380)
to confirm, ratify
237
Eulogize (381)
to praise highly, extol, laud
238
Nuance (382)
subtle differences in distinction, meaning, response, etc.
239
Elaborate (383)
detailed, careful, thorough
240
Adroit (384)
skillful in the use of hands or body
241
Innovate (385)
to be creative, think of something new
242
Ominous (386)
dark, threatening, foreboding, expecting something bad to happen
243
Interloper (387)
a person who intrudes or interferes in the business of others
244
Iconoclast (388)
a person who challenges time-honored traditions or beliefs
245
Churlish (389)
difficult to work with; vulgar, discourteous, rude
246
Prodigal (390)
extravagant, wasteful
247
Squalid (391)
foul and repulsive, neglected and filthy
248
Impetus (392)
stimulus; something that spurs on toward action
249
Overwrought (393)
over excited, worked up, frantic
250
Intransigent (394)
unwilling to agree or compromise
251
Adhere (395)
to stick to rules or regulations
252
Antediluvian (396)
literally, "before the flood" of Noah; dateless, archaic, primitive, ancient
253
Apprehensive (397)
worried, anxious
254
Confluence (398)
coming or flowing together; converging, linking, merging
255
Garrulous (399)
talkative by nature, loquacious
256
Credulous (400)
gullible, tending to believe too readily
257
Salutary (401)
wholesome, healthy
258
Exasperate (402)
to annoy thoroughly, irritate
259
Inimical (403)
unfavorable, harmful, noxious, antagonistic
260
Desecrate (404)
to pollute a holy place
261
Metaphor (405)
comparison of two unlike things to establish a deeper meaning
262
Augment (406)
to add to, make greater
263
Cold (407)
lack of warmth or human emotion, distant, cutting, sharp
264
Rebuke (408)
to reprimand, disapprove, admonish, berate
265
Distraught (409)
emotionally distracted or agitated
266
Debunk (410)
to disprove, expose as false
267
Truncate (411)
to shorten, condense, abridge, cut short
268
Tenacious (412)
persistently holding to a belief
269
Prudent (413)
careful, having foresight
270
Apocryphal (414)
of uncertain origin; false
271
Tenet (415)
a principle held as true
272
Instigate (416)
to provoke, stir up
273
Channel (417)
a means of communication or expression; to conduct, to funnel
274
Analogy (418)
a comparison of two or more things that promotes clearer understanding
275
Assiduous (419)
hardworking, paying attention to detail, diligent
276
Recalcitrant (420)
stubborn, defiant of authority
277
Furnish (421)
to provide, supply
278
Auspicious (422)
characterized by favorable circumstances implying success in the future
279
Proponent (423)
a supporter, champion, enthusiast, advocate
280
Dissent (424)
disagreement
281
Arbiter (425)
one who decides a disputed matter
282
Unorthodox (426)
not following or subscribing to accepted customs or practices, unconventional
283
Tedious (427)
boring
284
Digress (428)
to go off the subject
285
Crystallize (429)
to give definite or concrete form to; materialize
286
Prosaic (430)
dull, unimaginative
287
Euphoric (431)
feeling great elation or happiness
288
Amass (432)
to accumulate
289
Vacuous (433)
devoid of matter, empty
290
Acclaim (434)
praise, applause, admiration
291
Analogous (435)
alike, comparable, similar, parallel
292
Convoluted (436)
intricate, complex
293
Deplete (437)
to use up, reduce, lessen
294
Innocuous (438)
harmless, benign; banal
295
Imperturbable (439)
cool, with even composure, not easily agitated, composed
296
Complicity (440)
involvement in a cover-up, plot, or conspiracy
297
Nefarious (441)
evil, wicked
298
Broad (442)
wide, all encompassing, sweeping, substantial
299
Elitist (443)
a person (or class of persons) who believes in his own superiority in intellect, talent, power, or wealth
300
Bemoan (444)
to complain about, gripe about
301
Forbearance (445)
a holding back from something; tolerance
302
Vanguard (446)
the leading position in a field; "the cutting edge"
303
Cull (447)
to collect, gather, pluck; to extract
304
Indomitable (448)
unable to be overcome or subdued; unconquerable
305
Ruminate (449)
to muse or ponder, reflect, think
306
Entrenched (450)
fixed, firmly established
307
Misnomer (451)
an error in naming a person or thing
308
Disparate (452)
different; incompatible
309
Esoteric (453)
hard to understand; peculiar
310
Slovenly (454)
untidy or unclean, careless, disorderly
311
Relegate (455)
to banish, send away, "put on the back burner"
312
Imperious (456)
arrogantly overbearing, dictatorial
313
Deride (457)
to ridicule, laugh at contemptuously
314
Disillusion (458)
to discredit someone's ideas, beliefs, or feelings
315
Disparage (459)
to belittle; to speak unkindly about
316
Smart (460)
to feel sharp, sudden pain
317
Retract (461)
to take back, withdraw, pull back
318
Pedantic (462)
narrow concern for and insistence on "book learning" and formal rules
319
Fortuitous (463)
accidental, occurring by chance; lucky
320
Sardonic (464)
tending to see the worst in people and situations, cynical, sneering, derisive, contemptuous
321
Emulate (465)
to imitate or mimic with effort
322
Succumb (466)
to give way, yield, submit, surrender
323
Protean (467)
taking on various shapes or forms, versatile
324
Controversial (468)
likely to lead to debate among people of differing viewpoints
325
Lampoon (469)
a satire ridiculing a person, literary work, etc.
326
Undaunted (470)
not put off or discouraged, not giving into fear
327
Hackneyed (471)
banal; overused; trite (a clich? is a hackneyed expression)
328
Caustic (472)
like acid, corrosive
329
Conscientious (473)
thoughtful
330
Vitriolic (474)
highly corrosive, caustic, severely bitter
331
Coherent (475)
having clarity, logical, reasonable, sensible in thought
332
Gravity (476)
seriousness
333
Propriety (477)
correctness of behavior
334
Amalgam (478)
a mixture of different elements
335
Untenable (479)
incapable of being defended, baseless, groundless, questionable
336
Exhilarated (480)
enlivened, stimulated, invigorated
337
Didactic (481)
instructive, intended to teach; preachy
338
Ornate (482)
highly decorated, embellished, adorned
339
Unnerve (483)
to cause to lose courage, strength, self-control, confidence, etc.
340
Conventional (484)
conforming to the accepted standards; customary; orthodox
341
Pastoral (485)
charmingly rural, simplistic, pertaining to life in the country
342
Ingenious (486)
cleverly inventive, resourceful
343
Stigmatize (487)
to mark or brand, usually in a negative manner
344
Painstaking (488)
careful and diligent, paying careful attention to detail
345
Reprobate (489)
an unprincipled, bad, wicked person
346
Adulation (490)
excessive flattery
347
Erudite (491)
scholarly, educated, learned, wise
348
Opaque (492)
not transparent; hard to understand, unclear
349
Servile (493)
submissive, subservient, like a slave
350
Antecedent (494)
the noun to which a pronoun refers
351
Resplendent (495)
shining brilliantly, dazzling, magnificent
352
Poignant (496)
affecting or moving the emotions
353
Unfettered (497)
freed from restraint, liberated
354
Innate (498)
existing from birth, inborn, inherent
355
Incongruous (499)
not fitting in, unsuitable
356
Mendacity (500)
untruthfulness; deceptiveness
357
Quiescent (501)
being at rest, quiet, still, dormant
358
Plausible (502)
believable; worthy of approval
359
Posthumous (503)
after death
360
Cogent (504)
convincing; reasonable
361
Understatement (505)
the presentation of something as less important than it actually is
362
Seminal (506)
highly original; influential and important
363
Impunity (507)
exemption or immunity from punishment; freedom from unpleasant consequences
364
Exacerbate (508)
to make (something bad) worse; to irritate; to exasperate
365
Prescient (509)
knowledgeable of events before they take place, foreseeing
366
Unambiguous (510)
distinct, unequivocal, clear
367
Inflame (511)
to kindle, excite, arouse
368
Portend (512)
to foreshadow, foretell, forecast
369
Advocate (513)
to speak in favor of, support
370
Chaotic (514)
in a state of utter confusion, disarray or disorder
371
Congenial (515)
agreeable, pleasant to be around, likable
372
Remorse (516)
sadness, regret
373
Placate (517)
to appease, pacify
374
Oracle (518)
an expert believed to a quasi-religious degree; a predictor of the future
375
Wry (519)
dryly humorous with a hint of bitterness or irony
376
Empathy (520)
understanding and identification with another person's feelings
377
Watershed (521)
an important factor or period that serves as a dividing line
378
Nonchalant (522)
without worry or concern
379
Parochial (523)
narrow or limited
380
Sagacious (524)
wise, sage
381
Austerity (525)
severe simplicity, enforced or extreme economy
382
Despondent (526)
feeling or showing intense hopelessness, dejection, or gloom
383
Appall (527)
to be overcome with shock or dismay
384
Conversational (528)
informal in writing style
385
Neophyte (529)
beginner, novice
386
Resurgence (530)
a rising again, revival
387
Satire (531)
the use of irony, sarcasm, ridicule, or the like to note and mock some folly
388
Malicious (532)
malevolent, spiteful, vicious
389
Anguish (533)
intense sadness, anxiety, emotional pain
390
Complement (534)
something that completes or makes perfect
391
Enigma (535)
a mystery, puzzle
392
Irreverent (536)
without due respect, flippant
393
Reconcile (537)
to compose or settle (a disagreement); bring into agreement
394
Superfluous (538)
extra, unnecessary, extraneous
395
Mitigate (539)
to lessen the severity
396
Unflappable (540)
calm, composed, hard to upset, especially in a crisis
397
Theatrical (541)
exaggerated, melodramatic, stagy, extravagant
398
Boon (542)
a benefit, aid
399
Elusive (543)
hard to pin down; evasive
400
Impasse (544)
a position from which there is no escape; a dead end
401
Vindictive (545)
seeking or inclined to revenge, spiteful
402
Urbane (546)
reflecting elegance or sophistication, suave, cosmopolitan
403
Underscore (547)
to stress, emphasize
404
Estrange (548)
to remove; to keep at a distance
405
Havoc (549)
great destruction or devastation; desolation or waste
406
Economical (550)
cautious of the cost; thrifty; frugal
407
Ameliorate (551)
to make better, improve
408
Jovial (552)
hearty, joyous humor and disposition
409
Curt (553)
short or blunt in speech to the point of rudeness; concise, terse, laconic
410
Negligent (554)
lazily careless, neglectful
411
Fabricate (555)
to lie (usually elaborately so)
412
Consternation (556)
feelings of anxiety or confusion caused by something unexpected
413
Intrepid (557)
fearless, brave, courageous, bold
414
Rebut (558)
to refute or argue against by evidence or reasoning
415
Ambiguous (559)
permitting more than one interpretation
416
Coerce (560)
to affect another's behavior by force or threat
417
Concede (561)
to give in, surrender
418
Naive (562)
having or showing a lack of experience or judgment, simple, unsophisticated
419
Ephemeral (563)
lasting a very short time, momentary, brief, fleeting
420
Rectitude (564)
rightness of principle, integrity
421
Indignant (565)
feeling and/or showing displeasure at something considered unjust, offensive, or base
422
Innovator (566)
one who thinks of something new or creative
423
Trivialize (567)
to minimize or make to seem unimportant
424
Officious (568)
aggressively offering one's services, help or advice without being asked, meddling
425
Restitution (569)
compensation (usually monetary) for loss, damage, or injury
426
Hierarchy (570)
a structure of power that ranks people according to a specific standard
427
Incoherent (571)
jumbled, chaotic; impossible to understand
428
Patronizing (572)
treating in a condescending manner
429
Dispel (573)
to cause to vanish; to disperse
430
Affable (574)
easy to talk to; friendly, likable
431
Jeopardy (575)
danger, peril
432
Tendentious (576)
showing bias, partisan
433
Resolute (577)
determined, firm, unwavering
434
Virtuosity (578)
excellence; having the traits of a connoisseur or collector of fine things
435
Undermine (579)
to weaken or cause collapse, to attack by secret means
436
Demarcate (580)
to mark or fix the boundaries of; to separate
437
Arrest (581)
to bring to a stop
438
Unequivocal (582)
certain, obvious, direct, clear
439
Tangible (583)
touchable, palpable
440
Impassioned (584)
filled with intense passion; emotional
441
Histrionic (585)
overly dramatic
442
Solicit (586)
to ask for, request, seek
443
Conspicuous (587)
standing out, obvious
444
Ostentatious (588)
pretentious or showy, especially in an attempt to impress others
445
Uncorroborated (589)
unfounded, unproven, unsupported
446
Acerbic (590)
harsh, sharp, biting
447
Vehement (591)
urgent, passionate
448
Debacle (592)
disaster, ruin, fiasco, catastrophe
449
Dichotomy (593)
a division into two (usually opposing) parts
450
Sycophant (594)
one who sucks up to others
451
Unconventional (595)
not bound by normal rule or precedent; eccentric, atypical
452
Stock (596)
of a common, ordinary, or overused type
453
Heyday (597)
the time of most power and popularity; the time one is in one's 'prime'
454
Sophistry (598)
a false argument, trickery
455
Volatile (599)
quick to evaporate, unstable, explosive; quick to anger, easily irritated
456
Indolence (600)
laziness
457
Futile (601)
without hope; frivolous; unimportant
458
Foster (602)
to promote, encourage
459
Conundrum (603)
a puzzling question or problem, enigma, riddle
460
Clarity (604)
clearness in thought or expression
461
Orthodox (605)
conventional, adhering to established ways
462
Skeptical (606)
showing doubt, unbelieving
463
Pundit (607)
an expert, authority, sage, guru
464
Novel (608)
new, original
465
Conciliatory (609)
making peace
466
Aloof (610)
distant or removed (physically or emotionally)
467
Nostalgia (611)
a sentimental desire to return to an earlier place or time
468
Paucity (612)
a scarcity, lack
469
Meteoric (613)
rapidly rising in (and subsequently falling from ) fame or popularity
470
Divisive (614)
causing disagreement, dissension, or a rift
471
Exuberant (615)
extremely good or joyful; over-the-top
472
Idiom (616)
a peculiar expression
473
Extol (617)
to praise, lift up
474
Preclude (618)
to prevent, make things impossible, shut out
475
Allusion (619)
a reference to another source in history, literature, or pop culture.
476
Laconic (620)
not saying much, taciturn, brief, concise
477
Vivacious (621)
lively, animated, spirited
478
Indifferent (622)
not caring either way; neutral
479
Profuse (623)
flowing, extravagant
480
Aesthetic (624)
artistic; having to do with artistic beauty
481
Levity (625)
lightness, frivolity, unseriousness
482
Refute (626)
to disprove
483
Cosmopolitan (627)
sophisticated, urbane; belonging to all the world, global
484
Sacrosanct (628)
very holy, most sacred, consecrated
485
Clandestine (629)
done in secret
486
Castigate (630)
to chastise, lecture sternly, berate, scold
487
Exculpate (631)
to free from guilt or blame
488
Assuage (632)
to soothe, calm, pacify, ease the pain of, relieve
489
Dilapidated (633)
fallen into ruin or decay, run-down, rickety
490
Trivial (634)
of no importance, insignificant
491
Pristine (635)
in an original, pure, unsullied state
492
Peremptory (636)
assertive in speech, tone, or manner; domineering
493
Static (637)
stationary, not moving
494
Discerning (638)
showing good judgment; able to recognize distinctions or differences
495
Penchant (639)
a preference for something that one likes
496
Effusive (640)
emotionally expressive, gushy
497
Prone (641)
having a natural tendency to do something, apt, subject to, likely to
498
Verve (642)
enthusiasm, liveliness, vigor
499
Ambivalent (643)
undecided; hot and cold
500
Savvy (644)
having practical understanding and insight, perceptive
