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encumbranceburden things that get on the way of
exonerationset smb clear free (e.g.. from blame)
succorassistance relief in time of distress
fecklesslacking purpose or vitality ineffective careless
evasivetending to evade
quellsuppress subdue
irateangry
abhorto hate to detest
illicitunlawful forbidden
lamentshow feel great sorrow
apostateone who abandons long-held religious or political convictions
obfuscateto darken make obscure muddle
mollifymake calmer or quieter
falterwaver/move in an uncertain manner
brashhasty rush cheeky saucy
piousdutiful to parents devoted to religion
deferpostpone give way (to show respect)
levitylack of seriousness
gaucheriesocially awkward tactless behavior
lollrest to sit or stand in a lazy way hang (dog's tongue)
subsumeinclude under a rule
sanctionapproval (by authority) penalty
fetidstinking
condenseincrease in density strength make laconic
discountenancerefuse to approve of
incensemake angry
codapassage that completes a piece of music
hoaxmischievous trick played on smb for a joke
colanderbowl-shaped vessel with many holes used to drain off water
plumbget to the root of
ascribeconsider to be the origin of or belonging to
veneersurface appearance covering the TRUE nature
hallowto make holy consecrate
recreancycowardice a cowardly giving up
resiliencequality of quickly recovering the original shape
gistthe point general sense
stygianhence dark gloomy
articulatespeak distinctly connect by joints
portentomen marvelous threatening
volubilityfluency verbosity easy use of spoken language
felicitousapt suitably expressed well chosen apropos
barrageartificial obstacle built across a river
ecumenicalrepresenting the whole Christian world
harbingersmth or smb that foretells the coming of
arroganceproud superior manner of behaviour
huskworthless outside part of anything
profunditydepth
commemoratekeep the memory of
vitiatelower the quality weaken the strength
sticklerperson who insists on importance of smth
consolegive comfort or sympathy to
prevaricateto equivocate to stray from the truth
presagewarning sign
forestallprevent by taking action in advance preempt
clinchcome to grips/settle conclusively
animositystrong dislike
forbearrefrain from be patient ancestor
foolproofincapable of failure or error
paucityscarcity a lacking of
verisimilitudeappearing TRUE or real
fixatestare at
arabesquea complex ornate design
pyrelarge pile of wood for burning
profligatewasteful prodigal licentious extravagant
gustoutburst of feeling sudden rain wind fire etc.
demagogueperson appealing not to reasons
flamboyantbrightly colored florid
judicioussound in judgment wise
ulteriorsituated beyond
visceralof the internal organs of the body
provisionalof the present time only
endorsewrite one's name on the back of
patronregular customer person who gives support
quiescentat rest dormant torpid
finickyfinical
benefactorperson who has given help
prosaiceveryday mundane commonplace trite pedestrian
insinuatesuggest unpleasantly make a way for smth gently
gainsayto deny to oppose
ardorenthusiasm
churlbad-tempered person
barrennot good enough unable to have young ones without value
mendicanta beggar
exhaustivecomplete thorough
indeliblethat cannot be rubbed out
apotheosisdeification glorification to godliness
incredulousskeptical unwilling to believe
prudisheasily shocked excessively modest
precursorypreliminary anticipating
flukelucky stroke
odiumcontempt dislike aversion
hubrisarrogant pride
bellicosebelligerent pugnacious warlike
plearequest
charycautious wary
inimitabledefying imitation unmatchable
extenuatereduce the strength of lessen seriousness partially excuse
fecundfertile
putrefactionbecoming rotten
lachrymosecausing tears tearful
inveteratedeep-rooted. long-established
underbidmake a lower bid then smb else
ascertainget to know
apprisegive notice to inform
appeasemake quiet or calm
duressthreats to compel smb
nonchalantnot having interest
aspersionslander
heresybelief contrary to what is generally accepted
hewmake by hard work cut (by striking)
rabblemob crowd the lower classes of populace
malapropismmisuse of a word (for one that resembles it)
antidotemedicine used against a poison or a disease
floutreject mock to go against (as in going against tradition)
pitfallcovered hole as a trap unsuspected danger
stanchto stop the flow of a fluid
foragefood for horses and cattle
embezzleuse in a wrong way for one's own benefit
catalystsubstance that causes speeding up
sycophantperson who flatter to the rich and powerful
clientelecustomers
pedestriancommonplace trite unremarkable
distraughtdistracted violently upset in mind
hushmake or become silent
foilprevent from carrying out contrast
perilousdangerous
apprehensivegrasping understanding fear unhappy feeling about future
procrastinationkeeping on putting off
quibbletry to avoid by sophistication
elegya lament a melancholy composition
coalescingcoming together and uniting into one substance
deterdiscourage hinder
loquacioustalkative garrulous
ponderousheavy bulky dull
inscrutableincapable of being discovered or understood
triflingunimportant
frugalcareful economical
drolljesting
centurionleader of a unit of 100 soldiers
condoneforgive
obliviousunaware having no memory
maladroittactless clumsy
obduratehardened and unrepenting stubborn inflexible
connoisseura person with good judgement (e.g.. in art)
punditpedant authority on a subject
implacableincapable of being placated unpleasable
contritefilled with deep sorrow for wrongdoing
palliatelessen the severity of
credulitytoo great a readiness to believe things
asceticpracticing self-denial austere stark
philistinea smug ignorant person one who lacks knowledge
conjointo join together
dexterityskill (esp. in handling)
petulantunreasonably impatient
regaleto delight or entertain to feast
finicaltoo fussy about food clothing etc.
calumnyslander aspersion
extortobtain by threats violence
venerationregard with deep respect
moroseill-tempered unsocial
soarrise fly high
saturninegloomy dark sullen morose
savortaste flavor smth
germanerelevant pertinent to
abjurepromise or swear to give up
entangleput into difficulties
decorumpropriety properness
ostensibleseeming appearing as such professed
complaisancetending to comply obliging willingness to please
propinquitynearness in time or place affinity of nature
odiousrepulsive hateful
penuriouspoor/stingy
abateto lessen to subside
dupecheat make a fool of
obviateto make unnecessary get rid of
rarefyto make thin to make less dense to purify or refine
petrouslike a rock hard stony
encapsulateenclose in capsule
prunedried plum silly person
tauttightly stretched
dilatespeak comprehensively become wider large
fringeedge ornamental border part of hair over the forehead
calipersmetal supports attached to the legs measuring instrument
intrepidfearless brave undaunted
acclaimedwelcomed with shouts and approval
veritablereal rightly named
nexusa connection tie or link
limnpaint portray
riftsplit crack dissension
candidfrank straight-forward
transienttemporary fleeting
combustionprocess of burning
apartheidbrutal racial discrimination
palpitatetremble beat rapidly and irregularly
reiteratesay or do again several times
correlatehave a mutual relation
highbrow(person) with superior tastes
inimicalharmful or friendly
garruloustoo talkative
doltstupid fellow
disconcertupset the self-possession of
sanctimonyself-righteousness hypocritical with FALSE piety
effronteryboldness impudence arrogance
salubrioushealthful
subpoenawritten order requiring a person to appear in a low court
retardcheck hinder
doteshow much fondness center one's attention
lienlegal claim until a debt on it is repaid
sidestepstep to one side
blandnesspolite manner comforting uninteresting
repastmeal
contumaciousinsubordinate rebellious
bedizento adorn especially in a cheap showy manner
shunkeep away from avoid
divestituretaking off getting rid of giving up
prodigiousenormous wonderful
matriculationbe admitted enter a university as a student
abscondto go away suddenly (to avoid arrest)
inveighto attack verbally denounce deprecate
stigmamark of shame or disgrace
proliferategrow reproduce by rapid multification
timorousfearful timid afraid
ireanger
penchantstrong inclination a liking
negligenttaking too little care
fervorwarmth of feelings earnestness
truculenceaggressiveness ferocity
turpitudewickedness shamefulness
stymieto hinder obstruct or block
raffishlow vulgar base tawdry
speciousillogical of questionable truth or merit
shuntsend from one track to another lay aside evade discussion
ferocitysavage cruelty
salaciousobscene
splicejoin (two ends)
legacysmth handed down from ancestors
crassvery great (es. stupidity)
recidivismrelapse into antisocial or criminal behavior
ostentationdisplay to obtain admiration or envy
profaneworldly having contempt for God
idiosyncrasypersonal mannerism
miserperson who loves wealth and spends little
immutablethat cannot be changed
erraticirregular in behaviour or opinion
arduoussteep difficult ascent laborious
profuseabundant/lavish
obstreperousnoisy loud
ineluctablecertain inevitable
spurnhave nothing to do reject or refuse
fledgedable to fly trained experienced
egressway out exit
blatantnoisy and rough
assailwith attack violently
delineateto portray depict sketch out
ramifyto be divided or subdivided to branch out
graveserious requiring consideration
dearthshortage
intransigenceunwillingness to compromise stubbornness intractability
corroborationadditional strengthening evidence
luculenteasily understood lucid clear
gossamersoft light delicate material
extemporewithout previous thought or preparation
brookto tolerate endure
slateking of blue-grey stone propose criticize
finessedelicate way of dealing with a situation
fawnyoung deer try to win smb's favor
denigrateblacken belittle sully defame
punctiliousprecise paying attention to trivialities
constrictmake tight or smaller
corporealphysical of or for the body
cornucopiaabundant supply
heedattention/give notice to
incorrigibilitycannot be cured or corrected
precariousuncertain risky dangerous
predominatehave more power than others
importunebeg urgently solicit (of a prostitute)
bilgebulge the protuberance of a cask
reconcilesettle a quarrel restore peace
relapsefall back again
gorgeeat greedily/narrow opening with a stream
atonementrepayment death of Jesus
whimsicalfull of odd and fanciful ideas
forfeitsuffer the loss of smth
talonclaw of a bird of prey
proneprostrate inclined to (undesirable things)
constraincompel
infuriatefill with fury or rage
extricablethat can be freed
aversionstrong dislike
umbrageoffense resentment
rescindrepeal/annul/cancel
tersebrief and to the point
compunctionfeeling of regret for one's action
substantiationgiving facts to support (statement)
lurkbe out of view ready to attack
scorchbecome discolored/dry up/go at high speed
impairworsen diminish in value
satiatesatisfy fully
sundryvarious miscellaneous separate
skiffsmall boat
secularmaterial (not spiritual) living outside monasteries
involutecomplex
insurrectionrising of people to open resistance to
probityuprightness incorruptibility principle
convokecall together summon
sheathcover for the blade of a weapon or a tool
austereseverely moral and strict simple and plain
balkobstacle purposely to get on the way of
glutsupply to much fill to excess
lopemove along with long strides
lavishgiving or producing freely liberally or generously
prudencecareful forethought
impromptuwithout preparation
aproposappropriate to the situation apt
hermeticsealed by fusion
sulliedto be stained or discredited
disproofproof to the contrary
prevalentcommon
sophomoricself-assured though immature affected bombastic overblown
gullibleeasily gulled
exorbitantmuch too high or great
stintto be thrifty to set limits
glibready and smooth but not sincere
preceptsrules establishing standards of conduct
immaculatepure faultless
curriculumcourse of study
exscindto cut out cut away
jabbertalk excitedly utter rapidly
flustermake nervous or confused
pugnaciousfond of in the habit of fighting
steeplyrising or falling sharply
submergeput under water liquid sink out of sight
rapaciousgreedy (esp for money)
curtailmake shorter then was planned
ameliorateimprove make better
supplicatemake a humble petition to
quaillose courage turn frightened
epicureandevoted to pleasure (sensuous enjoyment)
antitheticaldirect opposing
insensibleunconscious unresponsive unaffected
extralegaloutside the law
slaketo assuage to satisfy allay
hirsutehairy shaggy
libelstatement that damages reputation
superfluousmore then is needed or wanted
enervateweaken deprive of strength attenuate
vainwithout use result conceited
adulterationmaking unpure poorer in quality
commuterperson who travels regularly
evokecall up bring out
puissancestrength
resuscitationcoming back to consciousness
suppliantasking humbly beseeching
hackcut roughly hired horse
peccadillosmall sin small weakness in one's character
abradedrubbed off worn away by friction
pusillanimouscowardly craven
holsterleather case for a pistol
epithetadjective
ensignflag/badge
presumptionarrogance
wendto go proceed
imputeto attribute to a cause or source ascribe
alacrityeager and cheerful readiness
tarnishedlost brightness
piquantagreeably pungent stimulating
rumplemake rough
baskin enjoy warmth and light
convictionconvincing firm belief
quirkhabit or action peculiar to smb or smth
cantinsincere talk/jargon
rancorousfeeling bitterness spitefulness
ruffianviolent cruel man
haranguea long passionate speech
infernohell
warrantauthority written order guarantee
opaquenessdullness/not allowing light to pass through
allegianceduty support loyalty
euthanasiaeasy and painless death
forswearrenounce disallow repudiate
infuseput pour fill
enigmasmth that is puzzling
sordidwretched comfortless contemptible
irrevocablefinal and unalterable
odorsmell favor reputation
epistleletter
suffocatecause or have difficulty in breathing
abacusframe with balls for calculating
mellifluoussweetly flowing
ineptitudequality of being unskillful
broachbring up announce begin to talk about
insouciantunconcerned carefree
incitestir up rouse
soddensoaked saturated
turgidexcessively ornate swollen or bloated
proclivityinclination
suborninduce by bribery or smth to commit perjury
fracasnoisy quarrel
picaresqueinvolving clever rogues or adventurers
raconteurperson who tells anecdotes
stentorianextremely loud and powerful
divergencegetting farther apart from a point
rivetfix take up secure metal pin
commodioushaving plenty of space for what is needed
renovaterestore smth to better condition
goadsmth urging a person to action
dudno use person smth that fails
resignedunresisting submissive
redoubtableformidable causing fear
burnishto polish rub to a shine
timidshy easily frightened
haughtyarrogant conceited
consummateperfect/make perfect/complete
laudatoryexpressing or giving praise
imprecationan invocation of evil a curse
dauntintimidate make fearful
predilectionspecial liking mental preference
dogmaticpositive certain arbitrary without room for discussion
profligacyshameless immorality
incipientbeginning
sagacioushaving sound judgment perceptive wise like a sage
extinguishend the existence of/wipe or put out
vigilancewatchfulness self-appointed group who maintain order
gnawwaste away bite steadily
connotationsuggestion in addition to
vagarystrange act or idea
protractedprolonged
tadpoleform of a frog when it leaves the egg
temerityboldness brashness intrepidness
quixoticgenerous unselfish
intersperseplace here and there
fragileeasily injured broken or destroyed
thwartobstruct/frustrate
indefatigabilitynot easily exhaustible tirelessness
neophyteperson who has been converted to a belief
tamperinterfere with
soporificproducing sleep
asperityroughness harshness ill temper irritability
covertdisguised
nugatorytrifling/worthless
foibledefect of character (a person is wrongly proud)
toadyobsequious flatterer
sedulouspersevering
waffletalk vaguely and without much result
unfeignednot pretended sincere
superimposeput smth on the top
precludeprevent make impossible
grandiloquentusing pompous words
vivaciouslively high-spirited
recalcitrantdisobedient
streaklong thin move very fast
attenuatemake thin. weaken enervate
grazetouch or scrape lightly in passing
seminallike a seed constituting a source originative
penitentfeeling or showing regret
unencumberedeasy-going trifle
torquetwisting force causing rotation
poncholarge piece of cloth
indomitablenot easily discouraged or subdued
recanttake back as being FALSE give up
drawlslow way of speaking
preentidy/show self-satisfaction
impedehinder get in the way of
cabala scheme or plot a group of plotters
knitdraw together unite firmly
perpetratebe guilty commit (a crime)
chauvinista blindly devoted patriot
enthralplease greatly/enslave (fig)
disencumberfree from encumbrance
petrifiedtaken away power (to think feel act)
congealmake or become stiff and solid
earthenwaredishes made of baked clay
reproachscold upbraid
reprobateperson hardened in sin one devoid of decency
imperiouscommanding haughty arrogant
curmudgeonbad-tempered person
emotestir up excite
recastcast or fashion anew
ebullienceexuberance outburst of feeling
belligerent(person nation) waging war
impetuoushaving sudden energy impulsive thrusting ahead forceful
moltmoult lose hair feathers before new growing
vigilantmember of a vigilance committee
toutperson who worries others to buy smth to use his service
ailtrouble be ill
alloyto debase by mixing with something inferior
honestone used for sharpening tools
impedimentsmth that hinders (e.g. stammer)
abstrusedifficult to comprehend obscure
iconoclastperson who attacks popular beliefs
lackluster(of eyes) dull
cogentstrong convincing
benignkind and gentle mild (climate)
hospitableliking to give hospitality
pithessential part force soft liquid substance
garrulitytalkativeness
clamorshout complain with a lot of noise
susceptibilitysensitiveness
gushburst out suddenly/talk ardently
plungemove quickly suddenly and with force
prodigalwasteful reckless with money
limplacking strength walking unevenly
torpidsleeping sluggish lethargic dormant
exploitbrilliant achievement develop use selfishly
dislodgemove force from the place occupied
bigotstubborn narrow-minded person
volublefluent
blandishmentflattery coaxing
inclineddirecting the mind in a certain direction
pryget smth inquire too curiously
inadvertentnot paying proper attention
paeansong of praise or triumph
itinerateto travel from place to place to peregrinate
engulfswallow up
providentfrugal looking to the future
cordonline (of police acting as a guard)
sobrietyquality or condition of being sober
felonperson guilty of murder
personablepleasing in appearance attractive
tangentialsuddenly changeable
elaborateworked out with much care in great detail
truce(agreement) stop of fighting for a time
repineat be discontented with
transgressbreak go beyond (a limit)
severbreak off
spuriousFALSE counterfeit
exigencyemergency an urgent situation
crushpress lose shape subdue overwhelm
inanesilly senseless
coaxget smb to do smth by kindness
misogynistone who hates women/females
sootblack powder in smoke
abrogaterepeal or annul by authority
detumescencediminishing or lessening of swelling
deviancebeing different in moral standards (from normal)
travestyparody/imitation
jibegibe make fun of
stolidshowing no emotion impassive
soberself-controlled
spongeporous rubber for washing live at once expense
overhaulexamine thoroughly to learn about the condition
disseminatedistribute (esp. ideas)
plaintivemournful melancholy sorrowful
noisomeoffensive disgusting (smell)
resortto frequently visit
assuagemake smth (pain desire) less
shrewdastute showing sound judgement
luminarystar light-giving body
fomentput smth warm (to lessen the pain)
cogitatethink deeply mediate
impecunioushaving little or no money
flakcriticism/anti-aircraft guns
burgeongrow forth send out buds
regicidecrime of killing a king
raveact with excessive enthusiasm
ambidextrousable to use the left hand or the right equally well
expostulateargue earnestly to dissuade correct or protest
snaretrap
perfidytreachery breaking of faith
collusionsecret agreement for a deceitful purpose
extirpateto destroy exterminate cut out exscind
lithebending twisting
foppishlike a man who pays too much attention to his clothes
avowadmit. Declare openly
acarpouseffete no longer fertile worn out
lucubratewrite in scholarly fashion
writwritten order
pungencysharpness stinging quality
moderationquality of being limited not extreme
disingenuoussophisticated artful trying to deceive cunning
plodcontinue doing smth without resting
suppressprevent from being known put an end to
machinationplot scheme (esp. evil)
adamantkind of stone inflexible
summarilybriefly without delay
equablesteady regular
vigorousstrong energetic
lustrousbeing bright polished
tritenot new
derisionridicule mockery deriding
trickleflow in drops
struta supporting bar
slacksluggish dull not tight
inciseengrave make a cut in
elicitdraw out
bolstergive greatly needed support
auspiciousfavorable successful prosperous
interimas an installment
derivativeunoriginal obtained from another source
minatorymenacing threatening
paradigma model example or pattern
garblemake unfair selection from facts
sluggardlazy slow-moving person
entreatask earnestly
temperateshowing self-control
smolderburn slowly without flame
purveyprovide supply
perniciousharmful injurious
decrydisapprove of
mendacitydishonesty
refractorystubborn unmanageable untractable
subdueovercome bring under control
welterturmoil a bewildering jumble
malevolencewishing to do evil
maudlinsentimental in a silly or tearful way
plethoraglut
auguryomen sign
ossifyto turn to bone to settle rigidly into an idea
concuragree in opinion happen together
fidelityloyalty accuracy
flaxpale yellow (hair) a plant
perfidioustreacherous faithless
exuberancestate of growing vigorously being full of life
mundaneworldly as opposed to spiritual commonplace everyday
meticulousgiving great attention to details
gleangather facts in small quantities
boorishcrude offensive rude
propagationincreasing the number spreading extending
sawdusttiny bits of wood
renderdeliver provide represent
conspicuouseasily seen remarkable
freneticfrantic frenzied
abdicationgiving up control authority
preternaturalnot normal or usual
fermentsubstance become excited
imperativeurgent essential
proscribedenounce as dangerous
libertineimmoral person
vituperatecurse abuse in words
coagulationchange to a thick and solid state
contentiousargumentative pugnacious combative quarrelsome
admonitorycontaining warning
dormantin a state of inactivity but awaiting development
quaffdrink deeply
flauntingshow off complacently
dissolutiondisintegration looseness in morals
alleviatemake (pain) easier to bear
pivotalof great importance (others depend on it)
rantuse extravagant language
facetioushumorous funny jocular
efficacyproduction of a desired result
balefulharmful ominous causing evil
palateroof of the mouth sense of taste
primneat formal
impudentrash indiscreet
surchargeadditional load/charge
spleneticbad-tempered irritable
lassitudeweariness tiredness
fidgetmove restlessly make nervous
engraveimpress deeply
supersedetake the place of
mettlesomecourageous high-spirited
abethelp/encourage smb (in doing wrong)
irksometiresome
refulgentshining brilliant
esotericabstruse intended only for a small circle of
equanimitycalmness of temperament
scentsmell (esp pleasant)
surfeitsatiate feed to fulness or to excess
shardpiece of broken earthenware
testinesswitness/evidence
recluseperson who lives alone and avoids people
feudbitter quarrel over a long period of time
mischievousharmful causing mischief
sententiousshort and pithy full of maxims/proverbs
divulgemake known smth secret
ostracismshut out from society refuse to meet talk
veracitytruth
astringentsubstance that shrinks
discreditrefuse to believe
squanderspend wastefully
chicanerylegal trickery/false argument
ignobledishonorable common undignified
feintpretend
impassiveunmoved feeling no sign of passion
adornadd beauty decorate
conundruma riddle dilemma enigma
riddlepuzzling person or thing
waftscent waving movement carry lightly through
refinemake or become pure cultural
tormentsevere pain or suffering
imperviousnesshaughty arrogant commanding
noxiousharmful
extinctno longer active
invectiveabusive language curses
parsimonioustoo economical miserly
middlingfairly good but not very good
causticbiting sarcastic
pariahan outcast a rejected and despised person
inculcatefix firmly by repetition
stipplepaint with dots
clotureclosing device (in Parliament) to end a debate by voting
detractionslandering verbal attack aspersion
ingenuousnaive young artless frank honest sincere
sanityhealth of mind soundness of judgement
bequestarrangement to give smth at death
expatiateto roam wander freely
supinelying on the back slow to act passive
fissionsplitting or division (esp. of cells)
brassyellow metal (mixing copper and zinc)
renownedcelebrated famous
impendingimminent being about to happen expected
inuredaccustomed to adapted
macabregruesome suggesting death
abysmalbottomless extreme
heinousodious (of crime)
seremake hard and without feeling
attunebring into harmony
ineptunskillful said or done at the wrong time
daintypretty/delicate(food)/difficult to please
pristineprimitive unspoiled pure as in earlier times unadulterated
taciturnuntalkative silent
expiationending expiring
ediblefit to be eaten/not poisonous
nonplusedgreatly surprised
extolpraise highly
ineffableto great to be described in words
amortizeend (a debt) by setting aside money
coercecompel to force to make obedient
perishbe destroyed decay
contiguoustouching neighboring near
forgerycounterfeit
piquehurt the pride or self-respect stir (curiosity)
fragrantsweet-smelling
cravencowardly
fulminationbitter protest
boisterousloud noisy rough lacking restraint
disparateessentially different
multifariousvaried motley greatly diversified
harrowto distress create stress or torment
bogussham counterfeit not genuine
euphoriaelation state of pleasant excitement
recompensemake payment to reward punish
agogeager/excited
accretionthe growing of separate things into one
dissenthave a different opinion refuse to assent
obtuseblunt/stupid
ascendgo or come up
sinuouswinding undulating serpentine
flinchdraw move back wince
straywander lose one's way
trudgewalk heavily
mercurialquick changeable in character fleeting
defianceopen disobedience or resistance
abidebe faithful to endure
thriftcare economy thriving prosperous
superciliousdisdainful characterized by haughty scorn
permeatespread into every part of
empiricalrelying on experiment
asepticsurgically clean
breachopening broken place breaking
beatifyto bless make happy or ascribe a virtue to
pinchbe too tight take between the thumb and finger
tyrotiro beginner
ubiquitouspresent everywhere
repelrefuse to accept/cause dislike
disinterdig up from the earth
enunciatepronounce (words)/express a theory
cordialwarm and sincere
duplicitydeliberate deception
expedientlikely to be useful for a purpose
equivocalhaving a double or doubtful meaning suspicious
dissemblespeak or behave so as to hide smth (in mind)
buoyantable to float light-hearted
derogatoryinsulting tending to damage
occludedblocked up
simper(give a) silly/self-conscious smile
abutborder on
introspectionexamining one's own thoughts and feelings
anguishsevere suffering
vanquishconquer
redeemget back by payment compensate
castigationsevere punishment
imperturbablecalm not capable of being excited
nostruma quack remedy an untested cure
concordagreement or harmony
reverentfeeling or showing deep respect
dynamoa generator something that produces electric current
discreetcareful/prudent
affablepolite and friendly
aberrationstraying away from what is normal
indigencepoverty
invincibletoo strong to be defeated
banefulcausing harm or ruin pernicious destructive
peripateticwandering
crypticsecret with a hidden meaning
discomfitconfuse embarrass
concealhide keep secret
mufflercloth worn round the neck/silencer
pinewaste away through sorrow or illness
aloofreserved indifferent
depositiondethronement depositing
perjurywillful FALSE statement unlawful act
vervespirit vigor enthusiasm
reticentreserved untalkative silent taciturn
hoipolloi the masses the rabble
grovelcrawl humble oneself
sequencesuccession connected line of
perfunctorydone as a duty without care
assiduousdiligent hard-working sedulous
massacrecruel killing of a large number of people
propitiatoryconciliatory appeasing mitigating
coyshy/modest (esp of a girl)
maulhurt by rough handling
gougetool for cutting grooves in wood
insularitynarrow-mindedness isolated
pedanticbookish showing off learning
uncouthrough awkward
puckerwrinkle
dwarfperson or smb much below the usual size
viragoa loud domineering woman a scold or nag
discoursespeech lecture
petrifyto make hard rocklike
denouementan outcome or solution the unraveling of a plot
diffidenceshyness
eruditelearned scholarly
forbearancepatience willingness to wait
gregariousliving in societies liking the company
clingto resist separation
fallaciousbased on error
phlegmaticcalm sluggish temperament unemotional
serrationhaving a toothed edge
meretriciousattractive on the surface but of little value
upbraidscold reproach
trenchantforceful effective vigorous extremely perceptive incisive
tepidlukewarm
maligninjurious speak ill of smb tell lie
intransigentuncompromising
winceshow bodily or mental pain
vestigetrace or sign
irascibleirritable easily angered
poignantdeeply moving keen
enzymecatalyst
dulcetmelodious harmonious
platitudea trite or banal statement unoriginality
abeyancesuspended action
panegyricformal praise eulogy
coevalof the same period coexisting
imperviousnot allowing to pass through (of materials)
tasselbunch of threads
coddletreat with care and tenderness
dismalsad gloomy miserable
sashlong strip worn round the waist
countenanceto favor or approve of
incursiona raid a sudden attack
bewilderpuzzle confuse
discernsee with an effort but clearly
preponderancegreatness in number strength weight
depleteuse until none remains
scabbardsheath for the blade
blithecheerful casual carefree
derelictiondeserting and leaving to fall into ruins
tautologya repetition a redundancy
venalready to do smth dishonest
volatilechangeable inconstant fickle unstable explosive
espousemarry give one's support to
doggereltrivial poorly constructed verse
temperanceabstinence from alcohol self-control moderation
serratedhaving a toothed edge
figureheadcarved image on the prow of a ship
vacillationbeing uncertain hesitating
ominousthreatening
emaciatemake thin and weak
liberalityfree giving generosity
beratescold sharply
opprobriousshowing scorn or reproach
fetterto shackle put in chains
manaclechains for the hands or feet
deprecateprotest against express disapproval of
fervidshowing earnest feeling
depravemake morally bad corrupt
disdainlook on with contempt
floridvery much ornamented naturally red (e.g.. of face)
equivocatetry to deceive by equivocal language
pellucidtransparent easy to understand
diaphanoustransparent gauzy
equipoiseequal distribution of weight equilibrium
consternationsurprise and fear dismay
stingsmth sharp
palpabilitycan be felt touched understood
eddycircular or spiral movement (e.g.. of wind)
dawdlerperson who is slow waste of time
cajoleuse flattery or deceit to persuade
obtrusiveprojecting prominent undesirably noticeable
impermeablethat cannot be permeated
embellishmake beautiful
slurjoin sounds/words (indistinct)
piedof mixed colors
plaqueflat metal on a wall as a memorial
savantperson of great learning
maceratemake or become soft by soaking in water
ingesttake in by swallowing
unearthdiscover and bring to light
sublimeextreme astounding
palatialmagnificent
nadirlowest weakest point
asteriskthe mark * (e.g.. omitted letters)
undermineweaken gradually at the base make smth under
sophisticatedcomplex subtle refined
ebullientoverflowing with enthusiasm showing excitement
perspicacityquick judging and understanding
plummetfall plunge steeply
peregrinationtraveling about wandering
imminentlikely to come or happen soon
reverehave deep respect for
astuteclever quick at seeing to get an advantage
augustmajestic venerable
cadgeto beg to get by begging
idylla carefree episode or experience
edaciousvoracious devouring
rotundrich and deep plump and round
mincepronounce or speak affectedly euphemize
verdantfresh and green
brazenmade of brass
fosternurture care for
dronemale bee person who isn't self-employed
hypocrisyfalsely making oneself appear to be good
imbrogliocomplicated and embarrassing situation
counterfeitforgery
requiterepay give in return
officioustoo eager or ready to help offer advice
latentpresent but not yet active developed or visible
inchoatenot yet fully formed rudimentary elementary
cognizantbeing fully aware of
diatribebitter and violent attack in words
rollcall calling of names
discreteindividually distinct
effeteinfertile worn out weak
indulgentinclined to indulge
squalidfoul filthy
viscoussticky/semi-fluid
garnerto gather and save to store up
debaclea breakup overthrow sudden disaster
undulateto move in wavelike fashion fluctuate
auxiliaryhelping supporting
enmityhatred being an enemy
pliantpliable easily bent shaped or twisted
insipidwithout taste or flavor
fulsomedisgusting offensive due to excessiveness
eradicateget rid of pull up by the roots
prolixtiring because too long
urbaneelegant refined in manners
qualmfeeling of doubt temporary feeling of sickness
ferretdiscover by searching search
tamptap or drive down by repeated light blows
indolencelaziness
stridewalk with long steps
cravatpiece of linen worn as a necktie
reactionaryopposing progress
contemnto scorn or despise
endearingmaking dear or liked
frowardintractable not willing to yield or comply stubborn
extantstill in existence
pleadaddress a court of law as an advocate
engendercause produce give rise to
chiselsteel tool for shaping materials
overweeningpresumptuously arrogant overbearing immoderate being a jerk
interdictprohibit forbid
effluviaoutflow in a stream of particles a noxious odor or vapor
pluckpull the feathers off pick (e.g.. flowers)
quackperson dishonestly claiming to smth
synopsissummary or outline
misanthropeperson who hates mankind
nebulouscloud-like hazy vague indistinct
equilibriumstate of being balanced
alcoverecess/partially enclosed place
disheveleduntidy
prematuredoing or happening smth before the right time
epitomebrief summary representative example a typical model
shallowlittle depth not earnest
guiledeceit cunning
approbationapproval
untowardunfortunate inconvenient
impugnedchallenged to be doubted
sanguinecheerful confident optimistic
salutaryremedial wholesome causing improvement
cantankerousbad-tempered/quarrelsome
cowercrouch shrink back
turbulencebeing uncontrolled violent
parenthesissentence within another one smth separated
peremptoryurgent imperative unchallengeable ending debate
conceitover-high opinion of too much pride
incumbentsofficial duties
yarntale story fibers for knitting
desultoryaimless haphazard digressing at random
flopfail/move/fall clumsily
homileticsact of preaching
penuryextreme poverty
wagmerry person
glimmerweak/unsteady light
evinceto show clearly to indicate
rebuffsnub
impietylack of reverence or dutifulness
reciprocitygranting of privileges in return for similar
onerousneeding effort burdensome
valiantbrave
weanto turn away (from a habit)
rejuvenationbecoming young in nature or appearance
cursoryquick hurried
affinityclose connection relationship
tonicsmth giving strength or energy
halcyoncalm and peaceful
turbidmuddy having the sediment stirred up
consumeget to the end of
aplombself-confidence
ignominiousshameful dishonorable undignified disgraceful
accoladepraise approval
sermonreproving a person for his faults
provokemake angry vax
garmentarticle of clothing
disallowrefuse to allow or accept as a correct
nascentcoming into existence emerging
obloquyabusively detractive language sharp criticism vituperation
indulgegratify give way to satisfy allow oneself
scribblewrite hastily
censureexpression of blame or disapproval a rebuke
indistinctnot easily heard seen clearly marked
brittleeasily broken
decreeorder given by authority
audaciousdaring foolishly bold impudent
trepidationalarm excited state of mind
inundateflood cover by overflowing
pestdestructive thing or a person who is nuisance
indigenousnative
partisanone-sided committed to a party biased or prejudiced
fatuouswithout sense foolish self-satisfaction
recuperatebecome strong after illness loss exhaustion
drowsinessfeeling sleepy half asleep
innocuouscausing no harm
sophistryfallacious reasoning faulty logic
sufficebe enough
weighmeasure hoe heavy smth is
striatedstriped grooved or banded
warmongerperson who stirs up war
solventof the power of forming a solution
consequentialpompous self important
chastisementpunishment
recitalsa number of performance of music
servilelike a slave lacking independence
heterogeneousmade up of different kinds
myriadvery great number
somaticof the body
shrillsharp piercing
valorousbrave
arrantin the highest degree
aggravatemake worse irritate
spearweapon with a metal point on a long shaft
labyrinthineto entangle the state of affairs
tawdrycheap gaudy showy tacky
franticwildly excited with joy pain anxiety
snubtreat with contempt
desuetudecessation of use disuse
exculpateto clear from a charge of guilt
tractableeasily controlled or guided
castigateto chastise correct by punishing
forgeworkshop for the shaping of metal to shape metal lead
wootry to win
lionizetreat as a famous person
canvassdiscuss thoroughly sort of touting
turquoisegreenish-blue precious stone
leveeformal reception/embankment
conciliatoryreconciling soothing comforting mollifying
amalgamatemix combine unite societies
averaffirm assert prove justify
incongruousout of place not in harmony or agreement
extrovertcheerful person
ambivalenthaving both of two contrary meanings
malleableyielding easily shaped moldable adapting
squatcrouch/settle without permission
demurto hesitate raise objections
excoriationsevere criticism
stigmatizedescribe smb scornfully
nibbleshow some inclination to accept (an offer)
encomiumwarm or glowing praise eulogy panegyric
vexannoy distress trouble
engrossingtaken up all the time or attention writing in large or formal
fordshallow place in a river (to cross)
tenuousinsubstantial flimsy weak
argotjargon slang
teetotaloppose to alcohol
eloquencefluent speaking skillful use of language
obtainto be established accepted or customary
desiccantsubstance used to absorb moisture
repulsivecausing a feeling of disgust
idolatryexcessive admiration of
arborealof connected with trees
creaseline made by crushing white line on the ground in cricket
pertainbelong as a part have reference
malingerto fake illness or injury in order to shirk a duty
fleetnumber of ships quick-moving
implicateshow that smb has a share
swervechange direction suddenly
fretworry irritation wear away
tenacityfirmness persistency adhesiveness tending to hang on
delugegreat flood heavy rush of water
skitshort piece of humorous writing
agileactive quick-moving
deferentialshowing respect
obsequioustoo eager to obey or serve
grievouscausing grief or pain serious dire grave
veerchange direction
lullbecome quiet or less active
placatesoothe pacify calm
tortuousdevious/not straightforward
avideager greedy
incessantoften repeated continual
severancesevering
tauntcontemptuous reproach hurtful remark
propitiousauspicious presenting favorable circumstances
expurgateto remove obscenity purify censor
reconditelittle known abstruse
hollownot soled with hole
implicitimplied though not plainly expressed
quiescencestate of being passive/motionless
stipulatestate or put forward as a necessary condition
vindictivehaving a desire to revenge
descrycatch sight of see smth in the distance
chastenedcorrected punished
quotidianbanal everyday
clothalf-solid lump formed from liquid
belaborbeat hard
jocularmeant as a joke
countervailcounterbalance
stingyspending using unwillingly
unscathedunharmed unhurt
dubiousfeeling doubt
vilifyslander say evil things
topplebe unsteady and overturn
mesmerizehypnotize
quandarystate of doubt or perplexity
convolutedcomplicated coiled twisted
facileeasily done
enticetempt or persuade
inasmuchsince because
cumbersomeburdensome heavy and awkward to carry
covetouseagerly desirous
maverickrebel nonconformist
repudiatedisown refuse to accept or pay
turmoiltrouble disturbance
hoodwinktrick mislead
irresolutehesitating undecided
enduringlasting
ambiguousdoubtful uncertain
benevolencewish or activity in doing good
morbiddiseased unhealthy (e.g.. about ideas)
lugubriousmournful excessively sad
eulogyformal praise panegyric
endemicepidemic
bereftrob or dispossess of smth (material)
scurvymean contemptible
mettlequality of endurance or courage
lumbermove in a clumsy/noisy way
implosioncollapse bursting inward
sumptuousmagnificent
remonstrateto protest object
eschewavoid
aptwell-suited quick-witted
credulousready to believe things
transitorybrief
soggyheavy with water
restiverefusing to move reluctant to be controlled
gloatover look at with selfish delight
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volubilityfluency verbosity easy use of spoken language
credulitytoo great a readiness to believe things
ineptitudequality of being unskillful
encomiumwarm or glowing praise eulogy panegyric
punctiliousprecise paying attention to trivialities
plumbget to the root of
soporificproducing sleep
trickleflow in drops
abscondto go away suddenly (to avoid arrest)
charycautious wary
profligatewasteful prodigal licentious extravagant
verisimilitudeappearing TRUE or real
ruffianviolent cruel man
dismalsad gloomy miserable
rapaciousgreedy (esp for money)
pivotalof great importance (others depend on it)
leveeformal reception/embankment
subsumeinclude under a rule
piquehurt the pride or self-respect stir (curiosity)
undermineweaken gradually at the base make smth under
evasivetending to evade
commemoratekeep the memory of
denouementan outcome or solution the unraveling of a plot
embellishmake beautiful
flaxpale yellow (hair) a plant
sententiousshort and pithy full of maxims/proverbs
huskworthless outside part of anything
reactionaryopposing progress
puckerwrinkle
homileticsact of preaching
abradedrubbed off worn away by friction
indolencelaziness
allegianceduty support loyalty
misanthropeperson who hates mankind
teetotaloppose to alcohol
palpabilitycan be felt touched understood
discernsee with an effort but clearly
ecumenicalrepresenting the whole Christian world
clothalf-solid lump formed from liquid
extinguishend the existence of/wipe or put out
cumbersomeburdensome heavy and awkward to carry
tenacityfirmness persistency adhesiveness tending to hang on
ambiguousdoubtful uncertain
accoladepraise approval
impromptuwithout preparation
spearweapon with a metal point on a long shaft
intransigenceunwillingness to compromise stubbornness intractability
encapsulateenclose in capsule
sootblack powder in smoke
ailtrouble be ill
gainsayto deny to oppose
delineateto portray depict sketch out
derisionridicule mockery deriding
luminarystar light-giving body
malingerto fake illness or injury in order to shirk a duty
gloatover look at with selfish delight
preentidy/show self-satisfaction
peccadillosmall sin small weakness in one's character
prevaricateto equivocate to stray from the truth
effeteinfertile worn out weak
solventof the power of forming a solution
refractorystubborn unmanageable untractable
maulhurt by rough handling
bolstergive greatly needed support
plodcontinue doing smth without resting
nugatorytrifling/worthless
impugnedchallenged to be doubted
cantankerousbad-tempered/quarrelsome
immaculatepure faultless
soddensoaked saturated
flukelucky stroke
quotidianbanal everyday
impedimentsmth that hinders (e.g. stammer)
sinuouswinding undulating serpentine
opprobriousshowing scorn or reproach
maligninjurious speak ill of smb tell lie
vigorousstrong energetic
plungemove quickly suddenly and with force
contemnto scorn or despise
stridewalk with long steps
feudbitter quarrel over a long period of time
incursiona raid a sudden attack
slateking of blue-grey stone propose criticize
empiricalrelying on experiment
diaphanoustransparent gauzy
freneticfrantic frenzied
apotheosisdeification glorification to godliness
temerityboldness brashness intrepidness
buoyantable to float light-hearted
holsterleather case for a pistol
tauntcontemptuous reproach hurtful remark
myriadvery great number
augustmajestic venerable
hospitableliking to give hospitality
feintpretend
imperviousnot allowing to pass through (of materials)
meticulousgiving great attention to details
plearequest
spongeporous rubber for washing live at once expense
slacksluggish dull not tight
denigrateblacken belittle sully defame
conjointo join together
erraticirregular in behaviour or opinion
lucubratewrite in scholarly fashion
succorassistance relief in time of distress
unscathedunharmed unhurt
decrydisapprove of
latentpresent but not yet active developed or visible
correlatehave a mutual relation
judicioussound in judgment wise
slurjoin sounds/words (indistinct)
waftscent waving movement carry lightly through
impairworsen diminish in value
adulterationmaking unpure poorer in quality
malapropismmisuse of a word (for one that resembles it)
salutaryremedial wholesome causing improvement
servilelike a slave lacking independence
abethelp/encourage smb (in doing wrong)
enzymecatalyst
stygianhence dark gloomy
averaffirm assert prove justify
stolidshowing no emotion impassive
cabala scheme or plot a group of plotters
precariousuncertain risky dangerous
irrevocablefinal and unalterable
foolproofincapable of failure or error
cogentstrong convincing
presumptionarrogance
massacrecruel killing of a large number of people
flinchdraw move back wince
petrifiedtaken away power (to think feel act)
derelictiondeserting and leaving to fall into ruins
heresybelief contrary to what is generally accepted
extricablethat can be freed
indigencepoverty
fidgetmove restlessly make nervous
foilprevent from carrying out contrast
redoubtableformidable causing fear
fetterto shackle put in chains
introspectionexamining one's own thoughts and feelings
sycophantperson who flatter to the rich and powerful
peripateticwandering
goadsmth urging a person to action
intrepidfearless brave undaunted
spleneticbad-tempered irritable
acclaimedwelcomed with shouts and approval
collusionsecret agreement for a deceitful purpose
ineffableto great to be described in words
timorousfearful timid afraid
quaillose courage turn frightened
ineptunskillful said or done at the wrong time
stigmatizedescribe smb scornfully
ostracismshut out from society refuse to meet talk
ascendgo or come up
constraincompel
liberalityfree giving generosity
asteriskthe mark * (e.g.. omitted letters)
sanityhealth of mind soundness of judgement
blandnesspolite manner comforting uninteresting
extantstill in existence
minatorymenacing threatening
noisomeoffensive disgusting (smell)
dauntintimidate make fearful
tritenot new
epistleletter
grandiloquentusing pompous words
effluviaoutflow in a stream of particles a noxious odor or vapor
deterdiscourage hinder
putrefactionbecoming rotten
doltstupid fellow
affinityclose connection relationship
machinationplot scheme (esp. evil)
ostentationdisplay to obtain admiration or envy
cognizantbeing fully aware of
winceshow bodily or mental pain
apostateone who abandons long-held religious or political convictions
conciliatoryreconciling soothing comforting mollifying
deferpostpone give way (to show respect)
astuteclever quick at seeing to get an advantage
benefactorperson who has given help
mundaneworldly as opposed to spiritual commonplace everyday
mendicanta beggar
insinuatesuggest unpleasantly make a way for smth gently
concealhide keep secret
raconteurperson who tells anecdotes
banefulcausing harm or ruin pernicious destructive
floridvery much ornamented naturally red (e.g.. of face)
gustoutburst of feeling sudden rain wind fire etc.
distraughtdistracted violently upset in mind
clientelecustomers
arroganceproud superior manner of behaviour
prolixtiring because too long
exorbitantmuch too high or great
secularmaterial (not spiritual) living outside monasteries
germanerelevant pertinent to
exhaustivecomplete thorough
swervechange direction suddenly
ascertainget to know
cravatpiece of linen worn as a necktie
miserperson who loves wealth and spends little
warrantauthority written order guarantee
raffishlow vulgar base tawdry
exigencyemergency an urgent situation
endearingmaking dear or liked
engraveimpress deeply
hewmake by hard work cut (by striking)
forestallprevent by taking action in advance preempt
irresolutehesitating undecided
aberrationstraying away from what is normal
savortaste flavor smth
apartheidbrutal racial discrimination
imminentlikely to come or happen soon
trenchantforceful effective vigorous extremely perceptive incisive
repelrefuse to accept/cause dislike
doggereltrivial poorly constructed verse
sheathcover for the blade of a weapon or a tool
straywander lose one's way
churlbad-tempered person
dudno use person smth that fails
unearthdiscover and bring to light
cravencowardly
sumptuousmagnificent
admonitorycontaining warning
pungencysharpness stinging quality
clingto resist separation
odiousrepulsive hateful
spurnhave nothing to do reject or refuse
underbidmake a lower bid then smb else
espousemarry give one's support to
shrewdastute showing sound judgement
resortto frequently visit
discreetcareful/prudent
engrossingtaken up all the time or attention writing in large or formal
testinesswitness/evidence
aloofreserved indifferent
calumnyslander aspersion
elicitdraw out
quellsuppress subdue
aspersionslander
brittleeasily broken
auxiliaryhelping supporting
disallowrefuse to allow or accept as a correct
proclivityinclination
parenthesissentence within another one smth separated
abjurepromise or swear to give up
facileeasily done
engulfswallow up
panegyricformal praise eulogy
combustionprocess of burning
heterogeneousmade up of different kinds
aggravatemake worse irritate
alloyto debase by mixing with something inferior
consummateperfect/make perfect/complete
indomitablenot easily discouraged or subdued
exculpateto clear from a charge of guilt
crypticsecret with a hidden meaning
rescindrepeal/annul/cancel
phlegmaticcalm sluggish temperament unemotional
harrowto distress create stress or torment
susceptibilitysensitiveness
quaffdrink deeply
debaclea breakup overthrow sudden disaster
inclineddirecting the mind in a certain direction
rivetfix take up secure metal pin
lurkbe out of view ready to attack
rejuvenationbecoming young in nature or appearance
sticklerperson who insists on importance of smth
agogeager/excited
pedestriancommonplace trite unremarkable
indefatigabilitynot easily exhaustible tirelessness
atonementrepayment death of Jesus
dissenthave a different opinion refuse to assent
coaxget smb to do smth by kindness
inanesilly senseless
portentomen marvelous threatening
inuredaccustomed to adapted
fixatestare at
forfeitsuffer the loss of smth
drawlslow way of speaking
apprehensivegrasping understanding fear unhappy feeling about future
tonicsmth giving strength or energy
dexterityskill (esp. in handling)
petrouslike a rock hard stony
incorrigibilitycannot be cured or corrected
fracasnoisy quarrel
seminallike a seed constituting a source originative
prematuredoing or happening smth before the right time
reprobateperson hardened in sin one devoid of decency
ramifyto be divided or subdivided to branch out
proscribedenounce as dangerous
veneersurface appearance covering the TRUE nature
prunedried plum silly person
duressthreats to compel smb
prudisheasily shocked excessively modest
derogatoryinsulting tending to damage
congealmake or become stiff and solid
reproachscold upbraid
aversionstrong dislike
chastenedcorrected punished
restiverefusing to move reluctant to be controlled
loquacioustalkative garrulous
preponderancegreatness in number strength weight
transgressbreak go beyond (a limit)
equipoiseequal distribution of weight equilibrium
euthanasiaeasy and painless death
fordshallow place in a river (to cross)
travestyparody/imitation
lachrymosecausing tears tearful
preceptsrules establishing standards of conduct
prudencecareful forethought
corroborationadditional strengthening evidence
forbearrefrain from be patient ancestor
turbidmuddy having the sediment stirred up
bogussham counterfeit not genuine
savantperson of great learning
belligerent(person nation) waging war
dissemblespeak or behave so as to hide smth (in mind)
piquantagreeably pungent stimulating
desiccantsubstance used to absorb moisture
negligenttaking too little care
enduringlasting
retardcheck hinder
cornucopiaabundant supply
mendacitydishonesty
turquoisegreenish-blue precious stone
recitalsa number of performance of music
propitiatoryconciliatory appeasing mitigating
beatifyto bless make happy or ascribe a virtue to
disparateessentially different
volatilechangeable inconstant fickle unstable explosive
foibledefect of character (a person is wrongly proud)
regaleto delight or entertain to feast
shardpiece of broken earthenware
urbaneelegant refined in manners
soberself-controlled
tepidlukewarm
lugubriousmournful excessively sad
temperateshowing self-control
moroseill-tempered unsocial
struta supporting bar
requiterepay give in return
veerchange direction
corporealphysical of or for the body
upbraidscold reproach
vestigetrace or sign
garblemake unfair selection from facts
commuterperson who travels regularly
epithetadjective
bereftrob or dispossess of smth (material)
stentorianextremely loud and powerful
convokecall together summon
extralegaloutside the law
sanguinecheerful confident optimistic
fringeedge ornamental border part of hair over the forehead
cantinsincere talk/jargon
expedientlikely to be useful for a purpose
nonplusedgreatly surprised
severbreak off
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rescindrepeal/annul/cancel
redoubtableformidable causing fear
sootblack powder in smoke
arduoussteep difficult ascent laborious
presagewarning sign
reconcilesettle a quarrel restore peace
overweeningpresumptuously arrogant overbearing immoderate being a jerk
ubiquitouspresent everywhere
dismalsad gloomy miserable
upbraidscold reproach
foilprevent from carrying out contrast
dissenthave a different opinion refuse to assent
patronregular customer person who gives support
triflingunimportant
ruffianviolent cruel man
cogentstrong convincing
palpitatetremble beat rapidly and irregularly
inadvertentnot paying proper attention
descrycatch sight of see smth in the distance
divestituretaking off getting rid of giving up
transgressbreak go beyond (a limit)
trenchantforceful effective vigorous extremely perceptive incisive
pusillanimouscowardly craven
squalidfoul filthy
propagationincreasing the number spreading extending
epicureandevoted to pleasure (sensuous enjoyment)
interimas an installment
rivetfix take up secure metal pin
vituperatecurse abuse in words
disproofproof to the contrary
apostateone who abandons long-held religious or political convictions
vivaciouslively high-spirited
falterwaver/move in an uncertain manner
somaticof the body
prosaiceveryday mundane commonplace trite pedestrian
spleneticbad-tempered irritable
precariousuncertain risky dangerous
foragefood for horses and cattle
aspersionslander
vigilancewatchfulness self-appointed group who maintain order
jibegibe make fun of
reticentreserved untalkative silent taciturn
neophyteperson who has been converted to a belief
gainsayto deny to oppose
parenthesissentence within another one smth separated
cravatpiece of linen worn as a necktie
unearthdiscover and bring to light
approbationapproval
vanquishconquer
agogeager/excited
dogmaticpositive certain arbitrary without room for discussion
effronteryboldness impudence arrogance
turmoiltrouble disturbance
benefactorperson who has given help
supersedetake the place of
malevolencewishing to do evil
abrogaterepeal or annul by authority
pariahan outcast a rejected and despised person
clotureclosing device (in Parliament) to end a debate by voting
stigmatizedescribe smb scornfully
plodcontinue doing smth without resting
streaklong thin move very fast
indigencepoverty
bolstergive greatly needed support
turgidexcessively ornate swollen or bloated
maligninjurious speak ill of smb tell lie
bedizento adorn especially in a cheap showy manner
piquehurt the pride or self-respect stir (curiosity)
impassiveunmoved feeling no sign of passion
balefulharmful ominous causing evil
acarpouseffete no longer fertile worn out
aggravatemake worse irritate
punditpedant authority on a subject
averaffirm assert prove justify
excoriationsevere criticism
labyrinthineto entangle the state of affairs
quaffdrink deeply
levitylack of seriousness
wagmerry person
whimsicalfull of odd and fanciful ideas
jocularmeant as a joke
superfluousmore then is needed or wanted
tauntcontemptuous reproach hurtful remark
alloyto debase by mixing with something inferior
barrageartificial obstacle built across a river
putrefactionbecoming rotten
nebulouscloud-like hazy vague indistinct
sheathcover for the blade of a weapon or a tool
sanguinecheerful confident optimistic
apartheidbrutal racial discrimination
stymieto hinder obstruct or block
predominatehave more power than others
mellifluoussweetly flowing
thwartobstruct/frustrate
reproachscold upbraid
endemicepidemic
penuryextreme poverty
consumeget to the end of
perspicacityquick judging and understanding
regicidecrime of killing a king
ineptitudequality of being unskillful
tasselbunch of threads
weighmeasure hoe heavy smth is
bogussham counterfeit not genuine
innocuouscausing no harm
gossamersoft light delicate material
intrepidfearless brave undaunted
prunedried plum silly person
forswearrenounce disallow repudiate
turbulencebeing uncontrolled violent
astringentsubstance that shrinks
indigenousnative
fretworry irritation wear away
mollifymake calmer or quieter
qualmfeeling of doubt temporary feeling of sickness
macabregruesome suggesting death
meretriciousattractive on the surface but of little value
imprecationan invocation of evil a curse
fulminationbitter protest
disseminatedistribute (esp. ideas)
equivocatetry to deceive by equivocal language
covertdisguised
tritenot new
facetioushumorous funny jocular
lollrest to sit or stand in a lazy way hang (dog's tongue)
countenanceto favor or approve of
nostruma quack remedy an untested cure
ecumenicalrepresenting the whole Christian world
convokecall together summon
servilelike a slave lacking independence
acclaimedwelcomed with shouts and approval
cognizantbeing fully aware of
abstrusedifficult to comprehend obscure
unencumberedeasy-going trifle
foppishlike a man who pays too much attention to his clothes
recanttake back as being FALSE give up
saturninegloomy dark sullen morose
vitiatelower the quality weaken the strength
diffidenceshyness
contumaciousinsubordinate rebellious
ominousthreatening
inscrutableincapable of being discovered or understood
inuredaccustomed to adapted
conjointo join together
attunebring into harmony
earthenwaredishes made of baked clay
scurvymean contemptible
indulgegratify give way to satisfy allow oneself
antidotemedicine used against a poison or a disease
impermeablethat cannot be permeated
tormentsevere pain or suffering
ignominiousshameful dishonorable undignified disgraceful
edaciousvoracious devouring
stingyspending using unwillingly
tarnishedlost brightness
tonicsmth giving strength or energy
chastenedcorrected punished
recalcitrantdisobedient
inculcatefix firmly by repetition
sagacioushaving sound judgment perceptive wise like a sage
valorousbrave
vilifyslander say evil things
consequentialpompous self important
delugegreat flood heavy rush of water
veneersurface appearance covering the TRUE nature
implosioncollapse bursting inward
officioustoo eager or ready to help offer advice
candidfrank straight-forward
imperiouscommanding haughty arrogant
abethelp/encourage smb (in doing wrong)
brassyellow metal (mixing copper and zinc)
engraveimpress deeply
dissemblespeak or behave so as to hide smth (in mind)
countervailcounterbalance
timidshy easily frightened
luminarystar light-giving body
harbingersmth or smb that foretells the coming of
fomentput smth warm (to lessen the pain)
doltstupid fellow
pleadaddress a court of law as an advocate
tangentialsuddenly changeable
coagulationchange to a thick and solid state
indolencelaziness
halcyoncalm and peaceful
pyrelarge pile of wood for burning
profaneworldly having contempt for God
irresolutehesitating undecided
discreetcareful/prudent
enmityhatred being an enemy
extinctno longer active
imperturbablecalm not capable of being excited
profligacyshameless immorality
perpetratebe guilty commit (a crime)
accretionthe growing of separate things into one
homileticsact of preaching
perfidioustreacherous faithless
recompensemake payment to reward punish
shallowlittle depth not earnest
serrationhaving a toothed edge
vainwithout use result conceited
doggereltrivial poorly constructed verse
condoneforgive
deviancebeing different in moral standards (from normal)
abidebe faithful to endure
inimitabledefying imitation unmatchable
dormantin a state of inactivity but awaiting development
desultoryaimless haphazard digressing at random
summarilybriefly without delay
petrifiedtaken away power (to think feel act)
enunciatepronounce (words)/express a theory
animositystrong dislike
abateto lessen to subside
secularmaterial (not spiritual) living outside monasteries
fragrantsweet-smelling
mincepronounce or speak affectedly euphemize
quaillose courage turn frightened
renderdeliver provide represent
snubtreat with contempt
reciprocitygranting of privileges in return for similar
encomiumwarm or glowing praise eulogy panegyric
enervateweaken deprive of strength attenuate
quiescentat rest dormant torpid
clothalf-solid lump formed from liquid
subpoenawritten order requiring a person to appear in a low court
heedattention/give notice to
sophisticatedcomplex subtle refined
atonementrepayment death of Jesus
quixoticgenerous unselfish
derelictiondeserting and leaving to fall into ruins
benignkind and gentle mild (climate)
sufficebe enough
correlatehave a mutual relation
profligatewasteful prodigal licentious extravagant
moroseill-tempered unsocial
ebullientoverflowing with enthusiasm showing excitement
evasivetending to evade
renownedcelebrated famous
fermentsubstance become excited
glibready and smooth but not sincere
undermineweaken gradually at the base make smth under
suppliantasking humbly beseeching
debaclea breakup overthrow sudden disaster
obduratehardened and unrepenting stubborn inflexible
idylla carefree episode or experience
sophistryfallacious reasoning faulty logic
contritefilled with deep sorrow for wrongdoing
impudentrash indiscreet
trudgewalk heavily
quirkhabit or action peculiar to smb or smth
exhaustivecomplete thorough
connoisseura person with good judgement (e.g.. in art)
irateangry
encumbranceburden things that get on the way of
benevolencewish or activity in doing good
vacillationbeing uncertain hesitating
supinelying on the back slow to act passive
reconditelittle known abstruse
platitudea trite or banal statement unoriginality
pristineprimitive unspoiled pure as in earlier times unadulterated
elicitdraw out
umbrageoffense resentment
tepidlukewarm
serratedhaving a toothed edge
austereseverely moral and strict simple and plain
grandiloquentusing pompous words
plungemove quickly suddenly and with force
fallaciousbased on error
charycautious wary
turquoisegreenish-blue precious stone
resiliencequality of quickly recovering the original shape
pithessential part force soft liquid substance
turbidmuddy having the sediment stirred up
cantankerousbad-tempered/quarrelsome
gullibleeasily gulled
rejuvenationbecoming young in nature or appearance
supplicatemake a humble petition to
obtainto be established accepted or customary
indistinctnot easily heard seen clearly marked
abeyancesuspended action
noisomeoffensive disgusting (smell)
lienlegal claim until a debt on it is repaid
ameliorateimprove make better
skitshort piece of humorous writing
feudbitter quarrel over a long period of time
drawlslow way of speaking
toadyobsequious flatterer
ineffableto great to be described in words
decrydisapprove of
waftscent waving movement carry lightly through
odiumcontempt dislike aversion
ailtrouble be ill
proliferategrow reproduce by rapid multification
miserperson who loves wealth and spends little
pedanticbookish showing off learning
auxiliaryhelping supporting
bewilderpuzzle confuse
steeplyrising or falling sharply
occludedblocked up
heresybelief contrary to what is generally accepted
fosternurture care for
superciliousdisdainful characterized by haughty scorn
hirsutehairy shaggy
squanderspend wastefully
drowsinessfeeling sleepy half asleep
retardcheck hinder
sluggardlazy slow-moving person
hoodwinktrick mislead
inclineddirecting the mind in a certain direction
salaciousobscene
euthanasiaeasy and painless death
rabblemob crowd the lower classes of populace
hallowto make holy consecrate
brookto tolerate endure
curmudgeonbad-tempered person
itinerateto travel from place to place to peregrinate
germanerelevant pertinent to
curtailmake shorter then was planned
epithetadjective
curriculumcourse of study
garrulitytalkativeness
reiteratesay or do again several times
aptwell-suited quick-witted
spongeporous rubber for washing live at once expense
effluviaoutflow in a stream of particles a noxious odor or vapor
pellucidtransparent easy to understand
straywander lose one's way
savantperson of great learning
plumbget to the root of
evinceto show clearly to indicate
pitfallcovered hole as a trap unsuspected danger
finicaltoo fussy about food clothing etc.
splicejoin (two ends)
noxiousharmful
prolixtiring because too long
belaborbeat hard
recastcast or fashion anew
compunctionfeeling of regret for one's action
cabala scheme or plot a group of plotters
incredulousskeptical unwilling to believe
impugnedchallenged to be doubted
castigateto chastise correct by punishing
soggyheavy with water
imperativeurgent essential
dronemale bee person who isn't self-employed
mendicanta beggar
limplacking strength walking unevenly
vervespirit vigor enthusiasm
libertineimmoral person
piedof mixed colors
repudiatedisown refuse to accept or pay
fordshallow place in a river (to cross)
sordidwretched comfortless contemptible
heinousodious (of crime)
apprehensivegrasping understanding fear unhappy feeling about future
discomfitconfuse embarrass
ossifyto turn to bone to settle rigidly into an idea
anguishsevere suffering
empiricalrelying on experiment
duplicitydeliberate deception
proneprostrate inclined to (undesirable things)
suborninduce by bribery or smth to commit perjury
extrovertcheerful person
deferpostpone give way (to show respect)
clientelecustomers
accoladepraise approval
shrillsharp piercing
feintpretend
legacysmth handed down from ancestors
sulliedto be stained or discredited
underbidmake a lower bid then smb else
indulgentinclined to indulge
leveeformal reception/embankment
riddlepuzzling person or thing
stanchto stop the flow of a fluid
probityuprightness incorruptibility principle
procrastinationkeeping on putting off
portentomen marvelous threatening
affinityclose connection relationship
prodigiousenormous wonderful
impedimentsmth that hinders (e.g. stammer)
insouciantunconcerned carefree
lumbermove in a clumsy/noisy way
welterturmoil a bewildering jumble
flakcriticism/anti-aircraft guns
peripateticwandering
arroganceproud superior manner of behaviour
intransigenceunwillingness to compromise stubbornness intractability
prevalentcommon
slateking of blue-grey stone propose criticize
ineptunskillful said or done at the wrong time
lugubriousmournful excessively sad
bellicosebelligerent pugnacious warlike
fulsomedisgusting offensive due to excessiveness
quiescencestate of being passive/motionless
extirpateto destroy exterminate cut out exscind
catalystsubstance that causes speeding up
beatifyto bless make happy or ascribe a virtue to
antitheticaldirect opposing
illicitunlawful forbidden
mettlesomecourageous high-spirited
extenuatereduce the strength of lessen seriousness partially excuse
salubrioushealthful
finickyfinical
glutsupply to much fill to excess
bequestarrangement to give smth at death
ireanger
synopsissummary or outline
extricablethat can be freed
agileactive quick-moving
prodigalwasteful reckless with money
insipidwithout taste or flavor
prevaricateto equivocate to stray from the truth
toutperson who worries others to buy smth to use his service
dynamoa generator something that produces electric current
rumplemake rough
penuriouspoor/stingy
breachopening broken place breaking
recitalsa number of performance of music
protractedprolonged
veerchange direction
expedientlikely to be useful for a purpose
matriculationbe admitted enter a university as a student
truce(agreement) stop of fighting for a time
brazenmade of brass
salutaryremedial wholesome causing improvement
insurrectionrising of people to open resistance to
partisanone-sided committed to a party biased or prejudiced
hollownot soled with hole
fidelityloyalty accuracy
venalready to do smth dishonest
moderationquality of being limited not extreme
extemporewithout previous thought or preparation
fledgedable to fly trained experienced
auguryomen sign
repulsivecausing a feeling of disgust
hushmake or become silent
inveighto attack verbally denounce deprecate
exscindto cut out cut away
complaisancetending to comply obliging willingness to please
avideager greedy
malleableyielding easily shaped moldable adapting
coddletreat with care and tenderness
unscathedunharmed unhurt
goadsmth urging a person to action
repelrefuse to accept/cause dislike
libelstatement that damages reputation
expostulateargue earnestly to dissuade correct or protest
belligerent(person nation) waging war
introspectionexamining one's own thoughts and feelings
floutreject mock to go against (as in going against tradition)
paeansong of praise or triumph
derogatoryinsulting tending to damage
volublefluent
floridvery much ornamented naturally red (e.g.. of face)
lamentshow feel great sorrow
pliantpliable easily bent shaped or twisted
ardorenthusiasm
flinchdraw move back wince
puissancestrength
denigrateblacken belittle sully defame
disallowrefuse to allow or accept as a correct
dilatespeak comprehensively become wider large
indomitablenot easily discouraged or subdued
susceptibilitysensitiveness
shunkeep away from avoid
pluckpull the feathers off pick (e.g.. flowers)
fetidstinking
phlegmaticcalm sluggish temperament unemotional
insensibleunconscious unresponsive unaffected
vagarystrange act or idea
flustermake nervous or confused
fecklesslacking purpose or vitality ineffective careless
restiverefusing to move reluctant to be controlled
rantuse extravagant language
gaucheriesocially awkward tactless behavior
expatiateto roam wander freely
preceptsrules establishing standards of conduct
lopemove along with long strides
concuragree in opinion happen together
diaphanoustransparent gauzy
stridewalk with long steps
forgeworkshop for the shaping of metal to shape metal lead
conciliatoryreconciling soothing comforting mollifying
flopfail/move/fall clumsily
coaxget smb to do smth by kindness
philistinea smug ignorant person one who lacks knowledge
machinationplot scheme (esp. evil)
precursorypreliminary anticipating
plearequest
endorsewrite one's name on the back of
divulgemake known smth secret
uncouthrough awkward
blithecheerful casual carefree
frowardintractable not willing to yield or comply stubborn
soddensoaked saturated
perfunctorydone as a duty without care
garnerto gather and save to store up
fervorwarmth of feelings earnestness
sedulouspersevering
preponderancegreatness in number strength weight
inasmuchsince because
pertainbelong as a part have reference
cursoryquick hurried
veracitytruth
gloatover look at with selfish delight
skiffsmall boat
asepticsurgically clean
sinuouswinding undulating serpentine
extolpraise highly
penitentfeeling or showing regret
ferretdiscover by searching search
fetterto shackle put in chains
crassvery great (es. stupidity)
contentiousargumentative pugnacious combative quarrelsome
plethoraglut
adulterationmaking unpure poorer in quality
overhaulexamine thoroughly to learn about the condition
delineateto portray depict sketch out
struta supporting bar
frugalcareful economical
profuseabundant/lavish
mendacitydishonesty
chastisementpunishment
lucubratewrite in scholarly fashion
ascertainget to know
inveteratedeep-rooted. long-established
deferentialshowing respect
clinchcome to grips/settle conclusively
severancesevering
equivocalhaving a double or doubtful meaning suspicious
ramifyto be divided or subdivided to branch out
rebuffsnub
perishbe destroyed decay
obviateto make unnecessary get rid of
imputeto attribute to a cause or source ascribe
sophomoricself-assured though immature affected bombastic overblown
perfidytreachery breaking of faith
impedehinder get in the way of
garruloustoo talkative
laudatoryexpressing or giving praise
combustionprocess of burning
palateroof of the mouth sense of taste
thriftcare economy thriving prosperous
exuberancestate of growing vigorously being full of life
panegyricformal praise eulogy
sanityhealth of mind soundness of judgement
irksometiresome
tenacityfirmness persistency adhesiveness tending to hang on
inchoatenot yet fully formed rudimentary elementary
calipersmetal supports attached to the legs measuring instrument
cumbersomeburdensome heavy and awkward to carry
gregariousliving in societies liking the company
deterdiscourage hinder
soarrise fly high
obliviousunaware having no memory
deprecateprotest against express disapproval of
quellsuppress subdue
vindictivehaving a desire to revenge
odiousrepulsive hateful
proclivityinclination
abjurepromise or swear to give up
argotjargon slang
arabesquea complex ornate design
stingsmth sharp
grazetouch or scrape lightly in passing
relapsefall back again
nadirlowest weakest point
clingto resist separation
efficacyproduction of a desired result
eloquencefluent speaking skillful use of language
limnpaint portray
peregrinationtraveling about wandering
forbearrefrain from be patient ancestor
dislodgemove force from the place occupied
veritablereal rightly named
peremptoryurgent imperative unchallengeable ending debate
prematuredoing or happening smth before the right time
opprobriousshowing scorn or reproach
cravencowardly
obloquyabusively detractive language sharp criticism vituperation
proscribedenounce as dangerous
seremake hard and without feeling
fervidshowing earnest feeling
massacrecruel killing of a large number of people
lackluster(of eyes) dull
paradigma model example or pattern