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Caveat
a warning or admonition
Contrived
obviously planned or calculated; not spontaneous or natural; labored or calculated
Pragmatic
practical, not idealistic, sensible
Temperate
exercising moderation and self-restraint; restrained moderate in degree, as in climate
Coalition
a temporary alliance of factions, parties, etc for some specific purpose; a combination, union
Condescend
to descend (come down) voluntarily to a lower level in dealing with another, to be gracious to inferiors; to patronize
Contingent
dependent on something conditional (on or upon something uncertain), possible; happening by chance, accidental, incidental
Anathema (to)
a curse or ban pronounced against an offender; a person or thing greatly detested or considered as accursed or damned.
Resonate
to vibrate or pulse; to be received or understood
Coalesce
to unite, combine, merge, blend into a single body or group, as individuals, parties, or nations
Paltry
lacking in importance or worth, petty, slight, trivial, little
Diffidence
the opposite of confidence
Incentive
something, as the fear or punishment or the expectation of reward, that invites to action or effort; motivation
Duly
properly, in a suitable or becoming manner, as a required; sufficiently
Deride
to laugh at in contempt, to mock, ridicule, or taunt
Implication
that which is implied
Garrulous
habitually talkative; especially excessively so; chatty, loquacious
Exemplify
to illustrate by example; to serve as an example; to typify
Prologue
an introduction or preface; especially a poem recited to introduce a play; an introductory act, event, or period
Tenacity
firmness of hold; adhesiveness; persistence
Advocate
to speak in favor of or recommend
Tenuous
physically thin, slender, or fine (as in an object); insubstantial, slight, flimsy (as in condition, plot, etc)
Decorum
whatever is proper or suitable, propriety and good taste in behavior, speech, dress, etc.
Pervade
to spread or be diffused throughout; to be abundant or prevalent throughout
Countenance
the expression of the face, clam, control, composure; to abet
Inherent
existing in someone or something as a natural and inseparable quality; inborn; innate, natural, inbred, intrinsic
Chastise
to punish, to inflict pain up for the purpose of correction, to discipline; to chasten
Exult
to rejoice greatly; to glorify; to be jubilant
Breach
an opening, tear, rupture; a gap or rift, a violation or infraction as of a law, a legal obligation or promise, a breaking up or disruption of friendly relations; an estrangement, a leap of a whale from water
Digress
to wander off course in speaking or writing
Myopic
- nearsighted
Epitomize
to be a typical example of; to represent; to typify, exemplify
Sedition
the stirring up of discontent, resistance, or rebellion against the government
Guise
the manner of dress; garb; outward aspect; semblance, a false or deceiving appearance; pretense
Inscrutable
incomprehensible, unfathomable, completely obscure or mysterious
Fluctuate
to move back and forth or up and down; to be continuously changing, or varying in an irregular way; to vacillate, vary, waver
Austerity
sever plainness; severity of manners or life; rigor; strictness, a severe economic period, like in wartime
Acrid
sharp, bitter, tart, pungent; sharp or biting to the taste; stinging; bitter or causing of temper, speech, etc.
Precedent
an act or instance that may be used as an example in dealing with subsequent similar cases
Purge
to free from impurities; to purify; to cleanse; to remove or get id of something considered undesirable; to eliminate
Glean
to collect bit by bit, as in pieces of knowledge or information; to reap
Fidelity
faithfulness, loyalty
Pervasive
permeating, widespread
Anomaly
abnormality; irregularity; deviation from the regular rule; exception; peculiarity
Tenable
capable of being held; maintained or defended, as against an attack (a position or argument)
Opaque
not letting light pass through, not transparent, difficult to understand, obscure, slow in understanding, obtuse
Wretch
a miserable or unhappy person
Deviate
to turn away or wander form the common or right way of course, to diverge, to digress
Blatant
too conspicuous, obtrusive, loudmouthed, offensively noisy or showy; gaudy, flashy (describes an action rather than a person)
Dormant
sleeping; inactive; quiet; still; slumbering; latent
Insatiable
incapable of being satisfied or appeased, very greedy; voracious; ravenous; rapacious
Raucous
rough sounding and harsh, boisterous and disorderly
Facetious
lightly joking, especially at an inappropriate time, witty, jocular
Ambiguous
open to or leaving several possible meaning or interpretation, difficult to comprehend or classify
Audacious
bold, daring, reckless; insolent; shameless; unabashed
Salient
standing out form the rest; noticeable, prominent, conspicuous, pointing or jutting outward.
Sanctity
saintliness; holiness; purity; sacredness; inviolability
Felicity
happiness, perfect contentment, bliss, a source of satisfaction; the ability to express ones appropriately and pleasingly
Broach
to begin to talk about, to bring up (as in a touchy subject)
Inclement
showy; severe or unmerciful (as in weather or conditions)
Temerity
unwise boldness; rash or reckless behavior, audacity
Expeditious
last, efficient
Gregarious
fond of the company of others; sociable; convivial
Epitome
a good representative or example of a class or type
Savvy
practical understanding; common sense
Providence
foresight, accompanied with suitable preparation to handle what might be necessary, a timely care; skill or wisdom of management, the care of kind guidance of God or native (with a "P")
Prudent
careful, cautious, sensible, economical, circumspect
Catharsis
the alleviation of fears, problems, and complexes by bringing them to consciousness and giving them expression
Vindicate
to successfully defend or maintain (a cause, a claim) against opposition; to clear from criticism, censure, or suspicious
Tempestuous
stormy; violent; tumultuous
Cumbersome
not easily managed, unwieldy, burdensome
Mortify
to humiliate, to shame, deeply embarrass
Luminary
a famous intellectual; a celebrity
Compunction
guilty, remorse, regret, repentance, contrition
Dubious
causing doubt or uncertainty; reluctant to agree; skeptical, questionable as to quality or validity
Prerogative
a special right or privilege
Chastisement
painful punishment or correction, especially by beating
Interminable
boundless; endless or apparently so; limitless (it connotes negativity, as in an interminable speech)
Fastidious
extremely careful; particularly in regards to small details, fussy, meticulous
Patronize
to act as a patron toward; to sponsor, support, or protect, to be a regular customer to give one's business to show kindness toward another in a condescending way
Epicurean
devoted to the pursuit of sensual pleasure and luxury
Wane
to decrease or decline gradually in size, amount, intensity, or degree, to approach an end
Contingency
dependence on chance or uncertain conditions; casualty, accident, chance
Conviction
a strong justification
Capitulate
to give in, yield, surrender, acquiesce
Unduly
improperly, unjustly; beyond a due degree, excessively
Serendipity
the making of fortunate and unexpected discoveries by accident; good fortune
Ostentatious
bashful, showy, pretentious
Foliage
the leaves of a plant or tree; a mass of leaves or greenery
Vindication
justification
Prosaic
commonplace, dull, unimaginative, matter of fact, like prose (writing in sentences and paragraphs) rather than poetry
Ebb
to return; to recede; decline; decrease; wane; withdraw; passing backward/away; a falling from a better to a worse state
Piety
devotion to religious duties and practices
Encumber
to hold back the motion or action of, as with a burden, to hamper, hinder, burden
Copious
plentiful, abundant, almost too much
Audacity
boldness; dancing spirit, effrontery, impudence
Peruse
to read/examine w/ great care
Utilitarian
stressing the value of practical over aesthetic qualities pertaining or associated with utility (practical usage)
Conducive
tending to cause/bring about; contributive; favorable
Beleaguer
to besiege; to surround with an army or denunciations
Derision
contempt shown by laughter at scorn, ridicule, disdain
Composite
anything made up of separate parts, a compound
Peripheral
around the edge; or periphery, auxiliary; of minor, not central, importance
Erudite
having extensive knowledge; learned, deeply read, scholarly
Frivolous
of little value or importance; silly, trivial, petty, not serious or sensible
Subliminal
in psychology, too slight to be perceived; subconscious
Protégé
one under the patronage, care/protection of another
Rationalize
to despise superficially plausible or reasonable explanations or excuses for (one's acts, beliefs, desires) usually without being aware that these are not the real motives.
Impetuous
acting suddenly with little thought, impulsive, rash, hasty, rushing with great force, moving rapidly like a wind or torrent
Innuendo
an indirect or subtle remark, gesture, reference, usually implying something derogatory; a hint, insinuation
Precipitous
very steep; rapid; reckless; sudden
Cessation
a ceasing; a stop; the act of discount motion or action of any negative kind; whether temporary or final; an armistice or truce agreed to by the commanders of amiss
Rue
to feel remorse or repentance for; to regret
Respite
a time of relief from activity; rest, pause, a full break
Deportment
the manner of conducting or bearing oneself behavior, demeanor, conduct
Wrathful
very anger; indignant; irate; furious; greatly incensed
Pertain
to have reference; to relate, to belong as an adjunct or accessory
Extricate
to free from an entanglement or awkward situation
Patina
the sheen or change on any surface, produced by age and use, a thin greenish layer that forms on copper as a result of corrosion
Arduous
demanding, hard to achieve, strenuous; extremely difficult
Oracle
any person believed to be in communication with the gods; any person of great knowledge
Acerbic
sour, harsh, bitter, severe (as in taste or personality)
Austere
severe; harsh; rigid; stern (an austere master); morally strict; abstinent; ascetic; grave; sober; simple and plain; without adornment
Potentate
ruler; a monarch
Empathy
the ability to feel and understand what someone else is going through, sympathy, compassion
Palpable
that which can be touched, fell, or handed; tangible, easily perceived by the senses; clear to the mind, obvious, evident
Aberration
a departure or deviation for what is right, true, moral
Contention
verbal strife, argument; controversy; dispute, quarrel; altercation, dissension; feud; discard
Rudimentary
of or relation to basic facts or principles that must be learned first; elementary; in the earliest stages of development; incipient; imperfectly or incompletely developed; vestigial
Stagnant
unmoving or not flowing (water); stale or foul (air); inactive, lacking vitality or briskness; dull or sluggish (a stagnant mind)
Chronicle
to record in history; to recount
Germane
having a significant bearing upon a point at hand; pertinent; relevant
Tacit
unspoken; not expressed or declared openly, but implied, implicit
Reminiscence
a fond remembering of recollecting, a recalling in mind, a memory, recollection
Credulous
disposed to believe too readily gullible
Plethora
excess, over abundance; the state of being too full
Obsolete
no longer use or practice, discarded, ancient, antiquated
Clairvoyant
having the power to perceive things which are not present to the five senses
Adroit
dexterous; skillful/clever in the use of hands; figuratively in the exercise of the mental faculties; expert; artful; proficient; ingenious
Amenity
pleasantness or attractiveness; a desirable feature of a place; climate, etc. courteous acts, civilities
Petulant
unreasonably irritable or ill-tempered; peevish; impatient, contemptuous in speech or behavior
Premise
a statement, assertion/controlling idea that serves as the basis of an argument/discourse; a house/building and its land
Provident
prudent, economical, frugal, careful, foreseeing
Redundant
more than enough, excessive, superfluous, wordy, repetitious, copious, plentiful, superabundant
Usurp
to take, overthrow, and/or assume power by force without right (as in seizure of a government, someone's position, etc.)
Lade
(laded, laden) to load with cargo; to burden or oppress; to weigh down
Gratuitous
unnecessary or unwarranted; unjustified
Coquette
a vain female who endeavors to attract amorous advances and rejects them when offered, a flirt
Abhorrence
extremely hateful, anti-apathy
Reminiscent
remembering, bring to mind something else; suggestive (of)
Mettle
courage and fortitude; spirit, inherent high quality of character and temperament
Adroitness
dexterity; skillfulness
Vehement
characterized by forcefulness of expression or intensity of emotion, passion, or conviction; fervid, strong, impassioned
Avarice
a great desire for wealth; greed
Dexterity
skill in using one's hands or body; expertness; adroitness; cleverness; facility; ability; aptitude
Protract
to draw out or lengthen in time; to contrive; to prolong
Blithe
joyous, sprightly; mirthful; merry, cheerful; buoyant; vivacious
Assiduous
constant in application or attention; diligent; careful; persistent
Feign
to make up, invent, or fabricate (a story, excuse, etc.) to make a false show of; to pretend; to simulate; to counterfeit; to dissemble
Rhetoric
the art of using words effectively in speaking/writing, so as to persuade/influence; artificial eloquence; showiness in language
Usurper
one who seizes power or property without right
Transient
impermanent, passing away with time; transitory, passing through from one place to another
Ravenous
greedily hungry, voracious, very eager for gratification of degree
Lucid
clear, transparent, sane, mentally sound, easily, undesired, clearheaded, rational (a lucid idea, shining bright)
Firmament
the sky or heavens, viewed poetically as a solid arch or vault
Luminous
giving off light; bright; clear; readily understood, intellectually brilliant (as in an argument or idea)
Banal
commonplace, trite, trivial, hackneyed; boring, unoriginal
Truculent
- fierce; cruel; savage; ferocious; rude; harsh; mean; scathing, said especially of speech or writing
Deify
to raise to a divine rank
Atone
to make amends or reparation (from wrong doing)
Intermittent
stopping and starting at intervals, sporadic
Tantamount
equivalent in effect or value (followed by "to")
Potent
strong, powerful, effective; influential (an argument, remedy)
Succulent
full of juice; juicy
Thwart
to kinder, block, obstruct, frustrate or defeat (a person, plan, etc.)
Manifestation
something that manifests (his silence was a manifestation of his cowardice)
Stoic
seemingly indifferent; unaffected by pleasure or pain unemotionally accepting of suffering; impassive; resigned
Imminent
appearing as if about to happen; likely to happen without delay; impending; said of misfortune, evil, or danger; threatening, menacing
Sundry
various, miscellaneous
Fallible
capable of making an error
Euphoric
elated
Sobriety
the state of quality of being sober, temperance of moderation, seriousness, solemnity, gravity, or sedateness of manner or dress
Credible
worth of confidence, believable, trustworthy, reliable
Incorrigible
beyond hopes for correction or return; firmly rooted
Fluctuation
continuously irregular variation
Ascertain
to discover with certainty, as through examination of experimentation
Embellish
to add fanciful or ornamental details (to a story), to make beautiful by ornamentation; to adorn
Feasible
that which can be done; possible, likely; reasonable; probable
Qualm
a twinge of conscience; a feeling of uneasiness or doubt, a misgiving
Altruism
unselfish concern for others; selflessness
Rueful
causing sorrow or pity; pitiable; lamentable; mournful
Precocious
developed earlier than usual, as a child's mentality, showing premature development
Desecrate
to defile or profane something sacred/special
Mortification
vexation, chagrin, humiliation, shame
Equivocal
open to two or more interpretations and often intended to mislead; ambiguous; uncertain
Obliterate
to destroy or blot out all trace of, to expunge, to demolish
Oblivious
the condition or act of being forgotten
Iconoclast
one who makes attacks upon cherished beliefs or traditions
Demure
sober; grave; modest; sedate
Impotent
lacking effectiveness, weak; lacking strength
Knell
to ring slowly and solemnly, especially for a funeral; to toll; to give forth a mournful and ominous sound
Flaunt
to make gaudy, showing, proud, defiant, or offensive display of
Moratorium
an authorized period of delay in the performance of an obligation (like a debt); a suspension of an ongoing or planned activity
Expound
to state in detail; to explain or interpret the meaning
Infidelity
lack of faithfulness
Histrionic
relating to acting; excessively dramatic or emotional; unaffected
Manifest
to make clear or evident; to show plainly; to reveal; to evince; to appear to the senses; to show itself
Cavalier
free and easy; offhand; haughty or disdainful
Wistful
full of melancholy yearning; longing, pensively wistful
Din
a noisy clamor, a loud rattling of sound that persists
Opulence
wealth, riches, abundance (things, not people)
Exhilarate
to make cheerful, glad, merry, or joyous; to enliven, to gladden; to cheer; to give life and vigor to the spirits
Precede
to come before in time, order, rank; to preface; introduce
Scruple
any measly feeling arising from conscience or principle that tends to hinder action; qualm
Integrity
the state of being of sound morale principles; uprightness, honesty, sincerity
(ir)Rational
showing reason, not foolish or silly, sensible, reasonable
Ultimatum
any final proposal or statement of conditions that is either accepted as it is or else (as a declaration of war, a break in relations)
Sundries
articles too small or numerous to be specified
Trepidation
fear, alarm, worry, apprehension
Epiphany
a moment of sudden and deep clarity, a flash of insight
Epicure
a person with refined taste especially in food and wine, a gourmet, a person devoted to sensuous pleasure and luxurious living
Conciliatory
tending to make peace between disagreeing persons
Solicitous
expression anxious care or concern; thoughtful, attentive
Abhor
to loathe, hate, despise, detest to an extreme degree
Disparage
to belittle; t speak of as unimportant; to reduce in esteem
Expedite
to speed up the process of, to facilitate, to perform quickly and efficiently
Renege
to fail to carry out a promise or commitment
Incite
to move to action by persuasion; to stir up, rouse, instigate, encourage, goad (something negative)
Lethargy
a state of sluggishness, inactivity, apathy; lassitude, torpor
Minion
an obsequious follower or dependent; a sycophant; a yes man, a subordinate official
Wreak
to inflict or given vent to vengeance, anger, malice, resentment
Incredulous
not believing, doubting, skeptical
Meander
to follow a winding and turning course; to move aimlessly and idly without a fixed direction; to wander
Magnanimous
noble; honorable; high-minded; chivalrous; rising above pettiness/meanness; generous in overlooking injury/insult
Dwindle
to become gradually less until little remains; to decrease
Precipitate
to cause to happen before expected/desired; to hasten
Abatement
a decrease or reduction of something undesirable
Talisman
an object with figures supposed to possess occult powers and worn as a charm, anything that exercises a powerful influence
Vicarious
felt or undergone as if one were taking part in the experiences of feelings of another
Stultify
to cause to appear foolish, stupid, inconsistent, to cause to be of no effect; to make worthless or useless
Heinous
shockingly awful, appalling, abominable, an outrageous act
Inundation
an overflow, flood, deluge
Conscientious
influenced or governed by the conscience, honest, scrupulous
Bucolic
relating to the countryside; rustic; rural; pastoral
Facade
the front part of anything, the face of a building, a misleading exterior
Irascible
prone to outbursts of temper; easily angered; hot-tempered
Acrimonious
bitterly sharp, biting, rancorous in relations with another
Component
serving as one of the parts of a whole; an ingredient, a part; a constituent
Enthrall
to hold spellbound; to captivate
Skirmish
a brief fight/encounter between small groups, usually part of a battle/war; a contention; a slight conflict
Reticence
reserve, reluctance, unwillingness
Atonement
satisfaction or reparation given for an offense for
Kindling
easily ignited material, such as dry sticks, used to start a fire
Misanthrope
a hater/distruster of mankind
Placate
to calm, soothe, appease, especially by offering to "be nice" or to do someone a favor
Precipice
a steep cliff; the brink/edge of a disaster
Poignant
sharp, painful to the feelings; deeply moving; heartfelt
Brooch
a large decorate pin worn on a blouse
Quell
to put down forcibly to suppress; to pacify; to quiet
Infidel
a person who doesn't believe in a certain religion or accepted belief; a nonbeliever; freethinker; atheist
Reminisce
to call pleasurable past experiences to mind
Innocuous
harmless; inoffensive; producing no ill effect; innocent
Wanton
immoral or unchaste; lewd; gratuitously cruel; merciless; unrestrainedly excessive, overabundant
Staid
resisting change; fixed; settled and steady; grave; sedate; sober
Superfluous
beyond what is required or sufficient; extraneous (unnecessary)
Admonishment/Admonition
a mild rebuke, a reprimand; a warning, caution, censure
Prevail
to be greater in strength or influence, to triumph or win out, to be most common or frequent; to be predominant, to persuade successfully
Culpable
blameworthy; deserving censure, as the person who has done wrong
Rhetorical
showy/elaborate in literary style
Pinnacle
the highest point or peak; the culmination, the summit, zenith, acme, apex
Mountebank
a quack, charlatan; any boastful and false pretender
Melee
a violent free-for-all; confused, hand-t-hand combat in a pitched battle; a riot; a confused and tumultuous mingling
Abate
to lessen or decrease (something negative); to wave, subside
Decimate
to destroy or kill a large part of
Ambiguity
doubtfulness or uncertainty of meaning
Transcend
to go or pass beyond; to rise above or cross; to exist above and independent of material experience
Torrential
violent or impassioned; falling in torrents (like a heavy rain)
Sanguine
of blood color; cheerful, confident, optimistic, hopeful, animatedly, lively
Chasm
a deep cleft; an opening made by splitting, as a breach in the earth or rock; a gorge, abyss, gulf
Dearth
scarcity lack; privation; the want of something
Overt
open to view; public; apparent; observable; without attempt at concealment and with evident intent
Emphatic
expressed, done, or felt with emphasis; forcefully strong and impressive; leaving no room for doubt
Procure
to obtain, as by effort, labor, or purchase; to gain, to come into possession of
Precarious
liable to be lost or changed at the pleasure of another; dependant upon circumstances, uncertain, insecure, risky, dangerous, doubtful
Tenet
a major belief; principle or doctrine of a group
Ubiquitous
present, seeming to be present, everywhere at the same time; omnipresent
Steadfast
not apt to change; steady; faithful, loyal
Crest
tuft or ridge on the top of the head of a bird or other animal, a plume used as decoration on the top of a helmet, a device placed above the shield on a coat of arms or its representation, the top as of a hill or wave; the highest or culminating point, the peak, summit, or ridge
Edict
a decree; proclamation; order; manifesto; announcement; law; command
Pretentious
making claims explicit or implicit; to some distinction; importance, dignity, excellence, showy, ostentatious
Eclectic
carefully selected from many good sources
Preposterous
contrary to reason or common sense, absurd, foolish, irrational, ridiculous, senseless
Laden
weighed down with a load; heavy; burdened; oppressed
Parochial
pertaining to a parish; narrowly restricted in thinking; provincial
Scrutinize
to examine or inquire into critically, to investigate
Disgruntle
to make peevishly discontented or disappointed, to displease and make sulky
Kindle
to build or fuel (a fire); to ignite; to arouse or inspire
Admonish
to warn or caution against; to advise by way of a warning
Implicate
to enable, to involve or show to be connected with something negative (her testimony implicated the man in the crime)
Specious
appearing just, right or proper without really being so plausible but not genuine (as in an argument or promise)
Solicit
to ask or seek earnestly or pleadingly; to beg; to entreat; to implore
Insidious
treacherous, deceit, trickery, cunningly, crafty
Impromptu
without previous study or preparation; offhand
Reiterate
to say over again; to repeat
Bane
the cause of mischief, injury or destruction; the ruination (with of)
Prolific
very productive or fruitful, fertile, fecund
Platitude
a trite or banal remark expressed as if it were original; a cliché
Irrefutable
impossible to disprove, incontrovertible
Ardent
passionate; intense, enthusiastic, zealous
Abyss
a bottomless gulf or pit; that in which anything is immeasurably lost; hell
Lax
loose; not rigid or tight; slack; not strict or exact (morals), careless (security)
Quagmire
soft, wet, miry ground that shakes or yields under the feet like quicksand; a difficult position, as of one sinking or stuck
Sanctify
to make holy or sacred; to make free from sin; to purify; to consecrated
Complacency
quiet satisfaction or contentment with no desire to improve
Convoy
a group of ships, cars, troops, etc. traveling together as an escort for protection
Malady
a disease, disorder, or ailment; an unhealthy or unwelcome condition
Phalanx
a close-knit or compact body of people
Lethargic
sluggish, listless, lazy, sleepy, torpid
Docile
teachable; easily instructed; easy to discipline; tractable
Devoid
completely lacking in, without a trace of (followed by "of")
Bolster
to support; to hold up; to maintain w/ difficulty/great effort
Stodgy
dull, narrow, and commonplace; stuffy and resistant to change; prim and pompous
Morose
sullenly, melancholy; gloomy
Stigmatize
to brand; to characterize or mark as disgraceful
Rapt
deeply moved or delighted; enraptured; deeply absorbed, engrossed
Obsolescent
being in the process of passing of
Audit
an examination of records or financial accounts to check their accuracy
Cosmopolitan
belonging to the whole world; not bound by local or national habits or prejudices, comfortable in any environment; sophisticated
Torrent
a violent rushing stream of water
Decadence
a decline or falling away of moral values; decay; deterioration
Inexorable
that which cannot be influenced or moved by persuasion or entreaty; unrelenting, unyielding, relentless, implacable, inflexible
Assimilate
to make like or alike; to cause to resemble (with to); to take up and make part of itself or oneself; to absorb and incorporate; to become similar to
Maelstrom
any large or violent whirlpool; a violently confused, turbulent, or dangerously agitated state of mind; emotions, affair
Clemency
mercy, compassion, or leniency toward an offender or enemy; a merciful or lenient act
Deity
a god/goddess; a divine being
Corporeal/Corporal
of, relating to, or characteristic of the body of a material nature; tangible
Refute
to prove to be false or erroneous, to deny or argue the accuracy or truth of
Decorous
showing or characterized by decorum, propriety, good taste, etc. proper, becoming, befitting
Novice
inexperienced and untrained person, a beginner, learner, neophyte, tyro
Obtuse
not sharp or pointed; blunt or dull, slow to understand or perceive; insensitive, dimwitted
Exultation
lively joy at success; victory, or at any advantage gained great gladness; rapturous delight; triumph
Despondent
depressed or dejected from loss of hope, confidence, or courage; discouraged, despairing, forlorn
Chicaner
legal trickery; mean or unfair deception in a contest or debate
Contentious
argumentative; quarrelsome, controversial
Recalcitrant
stubbornly resistant to authority, domination, or guidance; uncooperative, defiant
Impertinent
not relating to the subject; irrelevant; impudent, bold, rude, insolent, .. disrespectful
Wrath
violent anger; vehement exasperation; indignation; fury; ire; rage
Rancor
bitter; long-lasting resentment; ill will; spite; malice; animosity; grudge; malevolence; hostility
Zany
wacky, absurd, ludicrous, buffoonish, bizarre
Lampoon
a broad satirical piece that uses ridicule to attack a person/group/institution; a light, good-humored satire
Undulate
to cause to move in waves, to and fro, or up and down
Consternation
paralyzing amazement or horror; given terror, alarm, dismay, panic
Burgeon
to grow quickly expand; to bloom; to flourish, thrive
Banality
anything trite or commonplace and considered boring
Volatile
changeable; flighty; fickle; mercurial; full of spirit, evaporating rapidly
Fledgling
a young bird that has recently acquired its flight feathers; a young/inexperienced person; new/untried/inexperienced
Travesty
a burlesque treatment, imitation, or translation for purposes of ridicule, a highly inferior imitation; a ludicrous distortion
Inane
lacking sense or meaning; senseless; silly foolish
Jargon
the specialized/technical language of a trade; profession/similar group; a hybrid language/dialect
Arcane
understood by only a few, esoteric, hidden, secret
Brouhaha
noisy stir or wangle; hubbub; roar; commotion
Impervious
incapable of being penetrated or passed through, impermeable; not affected or influenced by (with to)
Augment
to make (something already developed or well under way) greater, as in size, to add to, increase to quantity
Contiguous
adjoining, adjacent, meeting or touching at a border
Caprice
a sudden change of opinion or humor; a whim or particular fancy
Gratuity
a favor or gift, usually in the from of money, given in return for a service; a tip
Disparate
essentially not alike; distinct or different in kind; dissimilar
Encumbrance
a load, burden, hindrance, impediment
Derogatory
belittling; detracting/disparaging; pejorative
Succor
the assistance in time of disbelief, relief, help
Crescendo
in music, gradually increases loudness and fullness of tone
Beguiling
deceptive or deceitful; charming
Euphoria
a feeling of great happiness or well-being; elation
Apparition
a ghostly figure; a specter; a sudden or unusual sight
Conjure
to cause to be; appear, come up or go away by or as by a magic spell, prayer, dream, or oath
Equanimity
the state of being clam and even-tempered; composure
Deviant
abnormal by society's accepted standards; divergent
Courier
the messenger, especially one on official diplomatic business; a spy carrying secret information; a personal attendant hired to make arrangements for a journey; one who serves a s guide for tourists.
Endemic
prevalent in or peculiar to a particular region of people (used to refer to something negative, like disease, corruption, etc)
Expedient
useful for effecting a desired result, convenient under the circumstance, advantageous (not said of a person)
Diminutive
extremely small in size; tiny; small
Reconcile
to make friendly again or settle a quarrel; to bring into harmony; to make content or accepting towards something difficult (to)
Pristine
perfectly clean; pure; spotless; immaculate
Coerce
to bring about by force or threat; to pressure; to force or compel
Weal
prosperity; happiness; the general good or welfare of the community a ridge on the flesh caused by a blow; a welt
Undulating
waving, vibrating, wavy
Carouse
to engage in boisterous; drunken; merrymaking; to drink excessively
Myriad
an indefinitely large number; countless; innumerable
Flout
to show contempt for, to be scornful toward (as if a regulation or law)
Waive
to give up voluntarily; to relinquish; to forgo or postpone
Rebuke
to address with sharp and severe disapproval; to reprimand; to chide; a chiding; reproof or censure for faults
Plaintive
expressing grief or sorry; lamenting, mournful, sad (sound)
Imprudent
lacking in judgment or caution; not attentive; indiscreet, rash, reckless
Miscreant
an evil person; a villain; a criminal; a reprobate
Pious
devout, religious, reverent, godly, devotional, righteous
Concede
to yield, as in an argument; to admit as true; to let pass an undisputed; to grant as a right; to permit, allow, assent, surrender, acquiesce
Advocacy
active support, as in a cause, idea, or policy
Insouciant
carefree; lighthearted
Vantage
an advantage in a competition or conflict; superiority, a position that affords a broad overall view or prospective, as of a place or situation (a vantage point)
Capricious
fickle, whimsical, fanciful, change, unsteady (temper)
Albeit
conj. -although, even though, notwithstanding (qualifies a statement): (It was a good party albeit it ended early. My day at the beach was fun albeit a bee stung me.)
Felicitous
suitable to the occasion; well-chosen; apropos; opportune; happy, joyous
Surly
bad-tempered, civil, brusque
Exuberance
a great abundance; an overflowing quantity; richness, plenty, actions or speech showing high spirits
Condescension
the dealing with others as if you're better than they are
Succumb
to yield or submit to an overpowering force or overwhelming desire; to give in or give up
Stipulate
to include specifically in terms of an agreement or contract, to specify as an essential condition of or requisite in an agreement
Prevalent
widely or commonly occurring or existing
Acumen
quickness of perception; keenness of mind or discrimination; acuity
Scrutiny
a close, careful examination or study, close observation; surveillance
Expedite
to speed up the process of; to facilitate; to perform quickly/efficiently
Atrophy
a wasting away esp. due to insufficient nourishment/stimulation; to fail to grow; to waste away
Incursion
an unfriendly entry, an invasion, a raid
Averse
unwilling; set against; reluctant; opposed; loath (followed by "to")
Patron
a protector; a wealthy sponsor; a benefactor
Salve
any medicinal ointment for the purpose of soothing or healing something that soothes or heals; balm
Paradigm
something serving as a model or ideal
Premonition
a strong feelings that something bad will happen, forewarning, foreboding
Incantation
the chanting of magical words or a formula in casting a spell or performing magic
Torrid
dried by or subjected to intense heat; especially by the sun; scorched
Quandary
a state of uncertainty/perplexity; a dilemma; predicament
Vanguard
the foremost or leading position in a trend or movement or those in that position; the forward-thinking
Poise
to balanced or keep steady; to be suspended or balanced; to hover; balance, stability; poise and dignity or manner
Miniscule
very small; tiny, minute
Void
an empty space, a vacuum, a feelings of emptiness or loss; a gap or opening
Ersatz
being an imitation or substitute, usually inferior, artificial
Exemplary
serving an excellent example; commendable, laudable, praiseworthy
Ardor
great warmth or intensity, as of emotion, passion, or desire; a strong enthusiasm or devotion; zeal
Cajole
to flatter; to coax; to deceive or persuade by flattery; to wheedle
Ruckus
a disturbance or commotion
Infirmity
a bodily ailment or weakness, especially from adage; frailty; feebleness
Surfeit
to feed or supply to excess, satiety, or disgust; overindulgence in food or drink; an excessive amount
Deviation
an abnormality; a departure; a divergence; a difference
Ambivalence
fluctuation between one feeling and another, indecision
Beguile
to deceive or lure; to mislead by guile or flatter, to charm or delight
Feigned
fake, fictitious, imagined, made up
Urbane
smooth and sophisticated (often said of men), suave
Latent
lying hidden and undeveloped within a person or thing asyet concealed; unrevealed; dormant
Milieu
surroundings; an environment or a setting
Reverie
dreamy, thinking or imagining; fanciful musing, daydreaming
Disperse
to break up and scatter in all directions, to distribute widely, to dispel, disseminate, dissipate
Levity
lightness of temper or conduct; lack of seriousness; frivolity
Diffident
hesitant; lacking confidence; unassertive; bashful; timid
Pomp
a stately, brilliant display; splendor; magnificence, pageantry
Opulent
wealthy, rich, affluent; having a large estate/property
Sate
to satiate, to gratify with more than enough so as to be heavy or disgust, to glut; to satisfy
Intrepid
fearless, bold, brave, undaunted
Repudiate
to reject the validity or truth of; to refuse to recognize or have anything to do with; to disown; to disavow; to renounce; to refuse to acknowledge or pay, as a debt
Stipulation
a contract, bargain, agreement, covenant, arrangement
Wretched
- deeply distressed or miserable, unfortunate, woeful; poor in quality, very interior, unsatisfactory, contemptible, despicable, extremely mean
Blight
any atmospheric or solid condition, disease, parasite, or insect that kills, withers, or checks the growth of plants; a person who kills the hopes or ambitions of another
Stigma
a mark of disgrace or reproach; something that detracts from the character or reputation of a person, group, etc
Tremulous
trembling; quivering; fearful; timid; timorous
Parity
equality, equivalent as in value, status, money
Placid
pleasantly calm or peaceful; quiet; tranquil, serene
Unabated
continued, prolong; without a let up
Omnipotent
all powerful; almighty
Guile
craft; cunning, artifice, duplicity, deceit, a wile; a trick
Insipid
tasteless, vapid, without flavor, lacking spirit, life, or animation, without the power to excite emotion; flat dull, lifeless
Waif
a person without a home or friends, especially a homeless child, a stray animal
Surreptitious
secretive, furtive, clandestine
Harangue
a long, blustering, noisy, or pompous speech, a tirade, a preachy lecture or sermon; to rant or angrily lecture
Fervor
intense heat or warmth; intense feeling; ardor; zeal; earnestness; passion
Primeval
belonging to the first and earliest period, original; primitive
Contend
to strive in opposition o combat; to fight; to struggle; dispute; to compete; vie
Taciturn
habitually silent; not apt to talk; uncommunicative
Ambivalent
indecisive, uncertain, conflicted or torn (emotionally)
Magnate
very important/influential person in any field of activity esp. business
Pompous
having/exhibiting marked self-importance; ostentatious; boastful, arrogant, haughty
Versatile
competent in many things; capable of motion in any direction
Contrive
to plan with cleverness or ingenuity; to devise, to invent or fabricate especially by improvisation; to plan with evil intent; to scheme
Etiquette
the forms, manners, and ceremonies established as acceptable and appropriate by civilized society
Pliant
capable of being easily bent; pliable; flexible; lithe; limber; easily formed or molded; supple; readily influenced to good or evil; compliant
Implacable
that cannot be appeased or pacified, relentless
Disparity
inequality or difference as in degree, rank, amount, condition or excellence, unlikeliest, incongruity
Fervent
showing great emotion or warmth; passionate
Ensconce
to cover, shelter; to protect; to hide; to place comfortably, snugly, securely
Acrimony
bitter and sharp, animosity, especially exhibited in speech or behavior
Wrought
a past tense and a past participle of "work", put together, created, shaped by hammering tools, make delicately or elaborately
Differentiate
to make unlike; to distinguish between (from)
Harbinger
something that indicates or foreshadows what is to come; a forerunner
Vindictive
bearing a grudge; feelings or showing a strong tendency toward revenge, spiteful, vengeful
Aversion
an intense or definite dislike; antipathy; repugnance; disgust
Punitive
inflicting or aiming to inflict punishment
Accrue
to increase or accumulate, as by natural growth; to grow, amass
Conjecture
to guess, surmise, suppose; an inference, theory, or prediction based on guesswork
Equivocate
to avoid making an explicit statement; to lie or mislead
Nascent
beginning to form, start, slow, or develop (said of ideas, cultures industries, etc)
Precedence
priority; a ceremonial order of rank observed on formal occasions
Pertinent
directly related to what is going on; relevant
Inordinate
exceeding reasonable limits; immoderate; excessive
Periphery
the surrounding space or area; environs, a perimeter
Discourse
communication of thoughts by words; conversation
Stagnate
to cease to flow, to become dull or inactive
Narcissistic
excessively interested in one's self, egotistical
Oblivious
forgetful, unmindful (with of or to)
Tenacious
holding fast or firmly; retentive; persistent, stubborn
Alleviate
to lessen, mitigate, or make easier, to be endured, as in pain or sorrow (the antonym of aggravate); to ally, ameliorate, relieve
Corpulent
fleshy, having a great or excessive quantity of fat; obese, stout, bulky, portly
Disarray
confusion, diversion
Complacent
self-satisfied, smug; content with the way things are
Stringent
imposing rigorous and strict standards of performance, sever, constricted; tight (as in control or guidelines)
Untenable
indefensive, unable to be occupied (by a tenant)
Divulge
to make public, to make known something that is private; to reveal; to disclose; to betray
Arbitration
the process in which the parties to a dispute submit their difference to the judgment of an impartial person or group
Accrual
accumulation, growth
Exultant
rejoicing; triumphant; jubilant
Adage
a saying that has gained credit through long use; a maxim
Levitate
to make light or buoyant so as to rise and float in air
Idyllic
pleasing and simple, as in scene or situation representing
Quixotic
wildly idealistic, unpredictable, unrealistic or imaginary
Contrivance
something contrived (a mechanical device or a clever plan)
Ostentation
a display of anything dictated by vanity or intended to invite praise or flattery; a pretentious or vain show
Inundate
to overflow, to deluge, to spread over with a flood; to fill with an overflowing abundance
Repercussion
the consequences of an act; a reaction; a reaction (usually negative)
Mundane
ordinary, common; pedestrian
Nuance
a delicate degree of difference perceived by any of the senses of the mind; slight difference of graduation in color; a shade
Reticent
inclined to keep one's thoughts, feeling, or personal affairs to oneself, restrained or reserved in style; reluctant, unwilling
Topical
currently of interest or of belonging to a particular location or place; local
Eschew
to avoid; to shun; to stay away from
Infirm
weak in body; especially from old age or disease; feeble, not strong or stable; shaky
Icon
an image, figure, representation or picture; a sacred picture
Exuberant
growing profusely, luxuriant, prolific; superabundant, overflowing with good health and spirits; said of a person
Polemic
a dispute; an argument or controversial discussion; a person inclined to argument; one who writes in opposition to another
Sanctimonious
feigning piety or righteousness; hypocritical
Aberrant
straying from what is true, correct, normal, and typical
Convert
covered hidden; private; secret; concealed; disguised; veiled
Aesthetic
sensitive to art and beauty; showing good taste; artistic (doesn't describe a person)
Scrupulous
conscientious and exact; painstakingly meticulous, having principles or scruples
Bastion
any strong defense, fortification, or bulwark (often used figuratively)
Mire
deep mud; slimy soil; to cause to get stuck (like in problems)
Interlude
a short entertainment performed between the acts of a play; a short instrument
Blasphemy
profane or mocking speech, writing, or action concerning God or anything regarded as sacred
Enmity
the altitude or feelings of an enemy, hostility, antagonism

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