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SAT HIGH-FREQUENCY WORD LIST
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abate [beit] V. subside or moderate. aberrant [bernt] ADJ. abnormal or deviant. abrasive [breisiv] ADJ. rubbing away; tending
to grind down.
abridge [brid] V. condense or shorten absolute [bslju:t] ADJ. complete;
totally unlimited; certain.
abstemious [bsti:mjs] ADJ. sparing in eating and drinking; temperate.
abstract [bstrkt] ADJ. theoretical; not concrete; nonrepresentational.
abstruse [bstru:s] ADJ. obscure; profound; difficult to understand.
accessible [ksesbl] ADJ. easy to approach; obtainable.
acclaim [kleim] V. applaud; announce with great approval.
Word List 2 accolade [kleid] N. award of merit. acknowledge [kleid] V. recognize; admit. acquiesce [kwies] V. assent; agree without
protesting.
acrimonious [krimunjs] ADJ.() bitter in words and manners.
acute [kju:t] ADJ. quickly perceptive; keen; brief and severe.
address [dres] V. direct a speech to; deal with or discuss.
adherent [dhirnt] N. supporter; follower. adjacent [deisnt] ADJ. neighboring;
adjoining.
adroit [drit] ADJ. skillful; nimble. adulation [djulein] N. flattery; admiration.
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adversary [dvsri] N. opponent. adverse [dv:s] ADJ. unfavorable; hostile. advocate [dvkeit] V. urge; plead for.
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aesthetic [i:setik] ADJ. artistic; dealing with or capable of appreciation of the
beautiful.
affable [fbl] ADJ. easily approachable; warmly friendly.
affinity [finiti] N. natural liking; kinship; similarity.
affirmation [f:mein] N. positive assertion; confirmation; solemn pledge be one who
refuses to take an oath.
aggressor [res] N. attacker. alienate [eiljneit] V. make hostile; separate. alleviate [li:vieit] V. relieve.
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aloof [lu:f] ADJ. apart; reserved; standoffish.
altruistic [ltruistik] ADJ. unselfishly generous; concerned of others.
ambiguous [mbijus] ADJ. unclear or doubtful in meaning.
ambivalence [mbivlns] N. the state of having contradictory or conflicting emotional
attitudes.
ameliorate [mi:ljreit] V. improve, make more satisfactory.
amend [mend] V. correct; change, generally for the better.
amorphous [m:fs] ADJ. formless; lacking shape or definition.
ample [mpl] ADJ. abundant. analogy [n ldi] N. similarity; parallelism. anarchist [nkist] N. person who seeks to
overturn the established government;
advocate of abolishing authority.
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anecdote [nikdut] N. short account of an amusing or interesting event.
animosity [nimsiti] N. active enmity. antagonistic [ntnistik] ADJ. hostile;opposed. antidote [ntidut] N. medicine to counteract a
poison or disease.
antiquated [ntikwitid] ADJ. old-fashioned; obsolete.
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antithesis [ntiisis] N. contrast; direct opposite of or to.
apathy [pi] N. lack of caring; indifference.
apocryphal [pkrifl] ADJ. untrue; made up. appease [pi:z] V. pacify or soothe; relieve. appreciate [pri:ieit] V. be thankful for;
increase in worth; be thoroughly
conscious of.
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apprehension [prihenn] N. fear; discernment; capture.
arable [rbl] ADJ. fit for growing crops. arbitrary [:bitrri] ADJ. unreasonable or
capricious; randomly selected without
any reason; based solely on ones
unrestricted will or judgment.
archaic [:keiik] ADJ. antiquated. ardor [:d] N. heat; passion; zeal. arid [rid] ADJ. dry; barren. arrogance [rns] N. pride; haughtiness. articulate [:tikjulit] ADJ. effective;
distinct.
artifact [:tif kt] N. object made by human beings, either hand-made or mass
produced.
artisan [:tizn] N. manually skilled worker; craftsman, as opposed to artist.
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ascendency [sendnsi] N. controlling influence. ascetic [setik] ADJ. practicing
self-denial; austere.
aspire [spai] V. seek to attain; long for. assuage [sweid] V.
ease or lessen(pain); satisfy(hunger); soothe(anger).
astute [stju:t] ADJ. wise; shrewd. atrophy [trfi] V. waste away. attentive [tentive] ADJ. considerate;
thoughtful; paying attention.
attribute [tribju:t] V. ascribe; explain. audacious [:deis] ADJ. daring; bold.
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augment [:ment] V. increase; add to.
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austerity [steriti] N. sternness; severity; strict economy; lack of luxuries.
authentic [:entik] ADJ. genuine. authoritarian [:ritrin] ADJ. favoring or
exercising total control; nondemocratic.
autonomous [:tnms] ADJ. self-governing. aversion [v:n] N. firm dislike. banal [bn:l] ADJ. hackneyed;
commonplace; trite.
bane [bein] N. cause of ruin. belie [bilai] V. contradict;
give a false impression.
belittle [bilitl] V. disparage; make fun of.
belligerent [bilidrnt] ADJ. quarrelsome.
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benevolent [binevlnt] ADJ. generous; charitable. benign [binain] ADJ. kindly; favorable;
not malignant.
bequeath [bikwi:] V. leave to someone by a will; hand down.
biased [baist] ADJ. slanted; prejudiced. bland [bl nd] ADJ. soothing;
mild; dull.
blasphemy [blsfimi] N. irreverence; sacrilege; cursing.
bolster [bulst] V. support; reinforce. braggart [brt] N boastful person. brawn [br:n] N. muscular strength; sturdiness. brevity [breviti] N. conciseness; briefness.
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buttress [btris] V. support; prop up. cacophonous [k 'kfns] ADJ. discordant;
inharmonious.
cajole [kdul] V. coax; wheedle. calculated [klkjuleitid] ADJ. deliberately
planned; likely.
candor [knd] N. frankness. capricious [kpris] ADJ. fickle; incalculable.
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caricature [kriktju] N. distortion; burlesque. censorious [sens:ris] ADJ. critical. censure [sen] V. blame; criticize. certitude [s:titju:d] N. certainty.
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charlatan [:ltn] N. quack; pretender to knowledge.
chronicle [krnikl] V. report; record(in chronological order).
civil [sivl] ADJ. having to do with citizens or the state; courteous and
polite.
clamor [klm] N. noise. clemency [klemnsi] N. disposition to be lenient;
mildness, as of the weather.
coercion [ku:n] N. use of force to get someones compliance.
commemorate [kmemreit] V. honor the memory of. compelling [kmpeli] ADJ. overpowering;
irresistible in effect.
compile [kmpail] V. assemble; gather; accumulate.
compliance [kmplains] N. readiness to yield; conformity in fulfilling requirements.
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composure [kmpu] N. mental calmness. comprehensive [kmprihensiv] ADJ. thorough; inclusive. concede [knsi:d] V. admit; yield. conciliatory [knsilitri] ADJ. reconciling; appeasing;
amiable.
concise [knsais] ADJ. brief and compact. conclusive [knklu:siv] ADJ. convincing;
decisive.
concur [knk:] V. agree in opinion. condone [kndun] V. overlook voluntarily;
forgive.
confirm [knf:m] V. corroborate; verify; support.
conflagration [knflrein] N. great fire.
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confound [knfaund] V. confuse; puzzle. confront [knfrnt] V. face; challenge. conscientious [kniens] ADJ. scrupulous; careful. consensus [knsenss] N. general agreement. consistency [knsistnsi] N. absence
of contradictions; dependability;
uniformity; degree of thickness.
constraint [knstreint] N. compulsion; repression of feelings.
contagion [knteidn] N. infection. contemporary [kntemprri] N. person belonging to the
same period.
contend [kntend] V. struggle; compete; assert earnestly.
contentious [kntens] ADJ. quarrelsome.
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contract [kntrkt] V. compress or shrink; make a pledge; catch a disease.
converge [knv:d] V. approach; tend to meet; come together.
conviction [knvikn] N. strongly held belief. cordial [k:djl] ADJ. gracious; heartfelt. corroborate [krbreit] V. confirm; support. corrosion [krun] N. destruction by chemical
action.
credibility [kredibiliti] N. believability. credulity [kridju:liti] N. belief on slight evidence;
gullibility; naivete..
criterion [kraitirin] N. standard used in judging. cryptic [kriptik] ADJ. mysterious;
hidden; secret.
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cursory [k:sri] ADJ. casual; hastily done. curtail [k:teil] V. shorten; reduce. cynic [sinik] N. one who is skeptical or
distrustful of human motives.
daunt [d:nt] V. intimidate; frighten. dawdle [d:dl] V. loiter; waste time. debilitate [dibiliteit] V. weaken; enfeeble.
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debunk [di:bk] V. expose something as nonsensical or false.
decorum [dik:rm] N. propriety. defame [difeim] V. harm someones reputation;
malign.
deference [defrns] N. courteous regard for anothers wish.
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defiance [difains] N. refusal to yield; resistance. degenerate [didenreit] V. become worse;
deteriorate.
degrade [direid] V. lower in rank or dignity; debase.
deliberate [dilibrit] V. consider; ponder. delineate [dilinieit] V. portray; depict;
sketch.
denounce [dinauns] V. condemn; criticize. deny [dinai] V. contradict; refuse. depict [dipikt] V. portray; describe. deplore [dipl:] V. regret strongly;
express grief over.
depravity [diprviti] N. corruption; wickedness.
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deprecate [deprikeit] V. express disapproval of; protest against; belittle.
deride [diraid] V. ridicule; make fun of. derivative [dirivtiv] ADJ. unoriginal; derived
from another source.
despondent [dispndnt] ADJ. depressed; gloomy.
despot [despt] N. tyrant; harsh, authoritarian ruler.
detached [dittt] ADJ. emotionally removed; calm and objective; indifferent.
deterrent [diternt] N. something that discourages; hindrance.
detrimental [detrimentl] ADJ. harmful; demaging. devious [di:vjs] ADJ.
roundabout; erratic; not straightforward.
devise [divaiz] V. think up; invent; plan.
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Word List 18 didactic [didktik] ADJ. teaching;
instrcuctional
diffuse [difju:s] ADJ. wordy; rambling; spread out.
digression [dairen] N. wandering away from the subject.
diligence [dilidns] N. steadiness of effort; persistent hard work.
diminution [diminju:n] N. lessening; reduction in size. disband [disbnd] V. dissolve; disperse. discerning [dis:ni] ADJ. mentally
quick and observant; having insight.
disclose [diskluz] V. reveal. discordant [disk:dnt] ADJ. not harmonious;
conflicting.
discount [diskaunt] V. disregard.
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discredit [diskredit] V. defame; destroy confidence in; disbelieve.
discrepancy [diskrepnsi] N. lack of consistency; differences.
discriminating [diskrimineiti] ADJ. able to see differences; prejudiced.
discursive [disk:siv] ADJ. digressing; rambling.
disdain [disdein] V. view with scorn or contempt. disinclination [disinklinein] N. unwillingness. disinterested [disintristid] ADJ. unprejudiced. dismantle [dismntl] V. take apart. dismiss [dismis] V. put away from
consideration; reject.
disparage [disprid] V. belittle.
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disparity [dispriti] N. difference. dispassionate [dispnt] ADJ. calm; impartial. dispel [dispel] V. drive away; scatter; cause
to vanish.
disperse [disp:s] V. cause to break up; scatter.
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disputatious [dispju:teis] ADJ. argumentative; fond of arguing.
disseminate [disemineit] V. distribute; spread; scatter(like seeds).
dissent [disent] V. disagree. dissipate [disipeit] V. squander;
waste; scatter.
dissonance [disnns] N. discord. dissuade [disweid] V. advise against.
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distant [distnt] ADJ. reserved or aloof; cold in manner.
divergent [daiv:dnt] ADJ. differing; deviating. diverse [daivs] ADJ. differing in
some characteristics; various.
divulge [daivld] V. reveal. doctrine [dktrin] N. teachings, in
general; particular principle(religious,
legal, and so on)taught.
document [dkjumnt] V.() provide written evidence.
dogmatic [dm tik] ADJ. opinionated; arbitrary; doctrinal
dormant [d:mnt] ADJ. sleeping; lethargic; latent.
dubious [dju:bjs] ADJ. doubtful; questionable.
duplicity [dju:plisti] N. double-dealing; hypocrisy.
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duration [djurein] N. length of time something lasts.
dutiful [dju:tifl] ADJ. respectful; obedient. ebb [eb] V. recede; lessen. eccentric [iksentrik] ADJ. odd; whimsical;
irregular.
eclectic [eklektik] ADJ. selective in choosing from a variety of sources.
eclipse [iklips] V. darken; extinguish; surpass.
effervescent [efvesnt] ADJ. exuberant; bubbly and excited.
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egotistical [,egu'tistikl] ADJ. excessively self-centered; self-important; conceited.
elated [ileitid] ADJ. overjoyed; in high spirits.
eloquence [elkwns] N. expressiveness; persuasive speech.
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elusive [ilu:siv] ADJ. evasive; baffling; hard to grasp.
embellish [imbeli] V. adorn; ornament. emulate [emjuleit] V. imitate; rival. endorse [ind:s] V. approve; support. enduring [indjuri] ADJ. lasting; surviving. enervate [enveit] V. weaken. engender [indend] V. cause;
produce.
enhance [inh:ns] V. advance; improve enigma [inim] N. puzzle; mystery. enmity [enmiti] N. ill will; hatred.
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enumerate [inju:mreit] V. list; mention one by one. ephemeral [ifemrl] ADJ. short-lived. epic [epik] N.
long heroic poem, or similar work of art.
epicure [epikju] N. connoisseur of food and drink. episodic [epsdik] ADJ. loosely connected;
divided into incidents; occurring at
intervals.
equanimity [ekwnimiti] N. calmness of temperament; composure.
equivocal [ikwivkl] ADJ. ambiguous; intentionally misleading.
erratic [irtik] ADJ. odd; unpredictable; wandering.
erroneous [irunjs] ADJ. mistaken; wrong. erudite [eru:dait] ADJ. learned;
scholarly.
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esoteric [esuterik] ADJ. hard to understand; known only to the chosen
few.
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espouse [ispauz] V. adopt; support. esteem [isti:m] V. respect; value; judge. ethereal [iiril] ADJ. light;
heavenly; unusually refined.
eulogy [ju:ldi] N. expression of praise, often on the
occasion of someones death.
euphemism [ju:fmizm] N mild expression used in place of an unpleasant one.
euphonious [ju:funis] ADJ. pleasing in sound. euphoria [ju:f:ri] N. feeling of great
happiness and well-being(sometimes
exaggerated).
evanescent [i:vnesnt] ADJ. fleeting; vanishing.
exacerbate [eks sbeit] V. worsen; embitter.
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exacting [izkti] ADJ. extremely demanding. exalt [iz:lt] V. raise in rank or dignity;
praise.
execute [eksikju:t] V. put into effect; carry out. exemplary [izemplri] ADJ. serving as a
model; outstanding.
exemplify [izemplifai] V. serve as an example of; embody.
exhaustive [iz:stiv] ADJ. thorough; comprehensive.
exhilarating [izilreiti] ADJ. invigorating and refreshing; cheering.
exonerate [iznreit] V. acquit; exculpate. expedient [ikspi:djnt] ADJ. suitable
to achieve a particular end; practical;
politic.
expedite [ekspidait] V.() hasten.
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expertise [ekspti:z] N. specialized knowledge; expert skill.
explicit [iksplisit] ADJ. totally clear; definite; outspoken.
exploit [iksplit] N. deed or actionparticularly a brave deed.
exploit [iksplit] V. make use of, sometimes
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expository [ikspzitri] ADJ. explanatory; intended to explain.
extant [ekstnt] ADJ. still in existence. extol [ikstl] V. praise; glorify. extraneous [ikstreinis] ADJ.; ,
not essential; superfluous. extricate [ekstrikeit] V. free; disentangle. exuberance [izju:brns] N.
overflowing abundance; joyful
enthusiasm; flamboyance; lavishness.
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facile [fsail] ADJ. easily accomplished; ready or fluent;
superficial.
facilitate [fsiliteit] V. help bring about; make less difficult.
fallacious [fleis] ADJ. false; misleading. fanaticism [fn tisizm] N. excessive
zeal; extreme devotion to a brief or
cause.
fastidious [f stidis] ADJ. difficult to please; squeamish.
feasible [fi:zbl] ADJ. practical. fervor [f:v] N. glowing ardor;
intensity of feeling.
fickle [fikl] ADJ. changeable; faithless.
figurative [fijurtiv] ADJ. not literal, but metaphorical; using a figure of speech.
flagrant [fleirnt] ADJ. conspicuously wicked; blatant;
outrageous.
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flippant [flipnt] ADJ. lacking proper seriousness.
florid [flrid] ADJ. ruddy; reddish; flowery.
fluctuate [flktjueit] V. waver; shift. foolhardy [fu:lh:di] ADJ. rash; heedless. foresight [f:-sait] N. ability to foresee
future happenings; prudence.
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forestall [f:st:l] V. prevent by taking action in advance.
forsake [fseik] V. desert; abandon; renounce.
forthright [f:rait] ADJ. outspoken; frank. fortuitous [f:tju:ts] ADJ. accidental; by
chance.
foster [fst] V. rear; encourage; nurture.
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founder [faund] V. fail completely; sink. founder [faund] N. person who
establishes(an organization, business).
frail [freil] ADJ. weak. frivolous [frivls] ADJ. lacking
in seriousness; self-indulgently carefree;
relatively unimportant.
frugality [fru(:) liti] N. thrift; economy. fundamental [fndmentl] V. basic; primary;
essential.
furtive [f:tiv] ADJ. stealthy; sneaky.
futile [fju:tail] ADJ. ineffective; fruitless.
galvanize [ lvnaiz] V. stimulate by shock; stir up; revitalize.
garbled [:bld] ADJ. mixed up; jumbled; distorted.
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talkative.
genre [:r] N. particular variety of art or literature.
germane [d:mein] ADJ. pertinent; bearing upon the case at hand.
glacial [leisjl] ADJ. like a glacier; extremely cold.
glib [lib] ADJ. fluent; facile; slick.
glutton [ltn] N. someone who eats to much; greedy person.
gorge [:d] N. small, stell-walled canyon.
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grandiose [r ndius] ADJ. pretentious; high-flown; ridiculously exaggerated;
impressive.
gratify [r tifai] V. please. gratuitous [rtjuits] ADJ. given freely;
unwarranted; unprovoked.
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gravity [r viti] N. seriousness. gregarious [riris] ADJ. sociable. grievance [ri:vns] N. cause of complaint. grudging [grdi] ADJ. unwilling;
reluctant; stingy.
guile [ail] N. deceit; duplicity; wiliness; cunning.
gullible [lbl] ADJ. easily deceived. hackneyed [hknid] ADJ. commonplace; trite. hallowed [hlud] ADJ. blessed;
consecrated.
hamper [hmp] V. obstruct. harass [hrs] V. annoy by repeated
attack; torment.
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hardy [h:di] ADJ. sturdy; robust; able to stand inclement weather.
haughtiness ['htns] N. pride; arrogance. hedonist ['hidnst] N. one who believes that
pleasure is the sole aim in life.
heed [hi:d] V. pat attention to; consider. heresy [hersi] N. opinion contrary to
popular belief; opinion contrary to
accepted religion.
heterodox [hetrdks] ADJ. unorthodox; unconventional.
heterogeneous [hetrudi:nis] ADJ., dissimilar; mixed.
heyday [heidei] N. time of greatest success; prime.
hiatus [haieits] N. gap; interruption in duration or continuity.
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hierarchy [hair:ki] N. arrangement by rank or standing;
authoritarian body divided into ranks.
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hindrance [hindrns] N. block; obstacle. hoard [h:d] V. stockpile; accumulate for
future use.
homogeneous [hmdi:njs] ADJ. of the same kind.
hone [hun] V. sharpen. hostility [hstiliti] N. unfriendliness; hatred. humane [hjumein] ADJ. marked by kindness
or consideration.
husband [hzbnd] V. use sparingly; conserve; save.
hyperbole [haip:bli] N.[] exaggeration; over-statement.
hypocritical [hipkritikl] ADJ., pretending to be virtuous; deceiving.
hypothetical [haipuetikl] ADJ. based on assumptions or hypotheses; supposed.
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iconoclast [aiknkl st] N. one who attacks cherished traditions.
idiosyncrasy [diusikrsi] N. individual trait, usually odd in nature; eccentricity.
ignominy [inmini] N. deep disgrace; shame or dishonor.
illicit [ilisit] ADJ., illegal. illuminate [ilju:mineit] V. brighten; clear up or
make understandable; enlighten.
illusory [ilu:sri] ADJ. deceptive; not real.
imbalance [imblns] N., lack of balance or symmetry; disproportion.
immaculate [imkjulit] ADJ. spotless; flawless; absolutely clean.
immune [imju:n] ADJ., resistant to; free or exempt from.
immutable [imju:tbl] ADJ. unchangeable.
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impair [imp] V. injure; hurt. impartial [imp:l] ADJ. not biased; fair. impassive [impsiv] ADJ. without
feeling; imperturbable; stoical.
impeccable [impekbl] ADJ. faultless. impecunious [mpikju:nis] ADJ., without
money impede [impi:d] V. hinder; block; delay. impel [impel] V. drive or force onward. imperceptible [mpseptibl] ADJ. unnoticeable;
undetectable.
imperious [impiris] ADJ. domineering; haughty.
impervious [imp:vis] ADJ.;, impenetrable; incapable of being
damaged or distressed.
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impetuous [impetjus] ADJ. violent; hasty; rash. implausible [impl:zibl] ADJ.
unlikely; unbelievable.
implement [implimnt] V. put into effect; supply with tools.
implication [implimnt] N. something hinted at or suggested.
implicit [implisit] ADJ. understood but not stated.
impoverished [impvrit] ADJ. poor. impromptu [imprm p tju:] ADJ. without
previous preparation; off the cuff; on the
spur of the moment.
imprudence [impru:dns] N. impertinence; insolence
inadvertently [,ind'v:tntli] ADV. by oversight; carelessly or unintentionally.
inane [inein] ADJ. silly; senseless.
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inaugurate [in:jureit] V. start; initiate; install in office.
incense [insens] V., enrage; infuriate. incentive [insentiv] N. spur; motive.
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incessant [insesnt] ADJ. uninterrupted; unceasing.
incidental [nsidentl] ADJ. not essential; minor.
incisive [insaisiv] ADJ. cutting; sharp. incite [insait] V. arouse to action;
goad; motivate; induce to exist.
incline [inklain] N. slope; slant. inclined [inklaind] ADJ. tending or learning
toward; bent.
inclusive [inklu:siv] ADJ. tending to include all.
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incoherent [nkuhirnt] ADJ. unintelligible; muddled; illogical.
incongruous [inkrus] ADJ. not fitting; absurd.
inconsequential [inknsikwenl] ADJ. insignificant; unimportant.
incontrovertible [nkntrv:tibl] ADJ. indisputable; not open to question.
incorrigible [inkridbl] ADJ. uncorrectable.
indefatigable [ndiftibl] ADJ. tireless. indict [indait] V. charge. indifferent [indifrnt] ADJ. unmoved;
lacking concern.
indigenous [indidins] ADJ. native. indigent [indidnt] ADJ. poor; destitute.
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indiscriminate [ndiskriminit] ADJ. choosing at random; confused.
indolent [indlnt] ADJ. lazy. indomitable [indmitbl] ADJ.,
unconquerable; unyielding.
indubitable [indju:bitbl] ADJ. persuade; bring about.
induce [indju:s] V. persuade; bring about. indulge [indld] V. humor; treat leniently. industrious [indstris] ADJ. diligent;
hard-working.
ineffectual [nifektjul] ADJ. not effective; weak.
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inept [inept] ADJ. unsuited; absurd; incompetent.
inequity [inekwiti] N. unfairness.
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inert [in:t] ADJ. inactive; lacking power to move.
inexorable [inesksrbl] ADJ. relentless; unyielding; implacable.
infamous [infms] ADJ. notoriously bad. infer [inf:] V. deduce; conclude. infiltrate [infiltreit] V. pass into or through;
penetrate(an organization)sneakily.
infinitesimal [nfinitesiml] ADJ. exceedingly small; so small as to be almost
nonexistent.
infraction [infrkn] N. violation(of a rule or regulation); breach.
ingenious [indi:njs] ADJ. clever; resourceful.
ingrate [inreit] N. ungrateful person. inherent [inhirnt] ADJ. firmly
established by nature or habit; intrinsic.
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inimical [inimikl] ADJ. unfriendly; hostile; harmful; detrimental.
initiate [iniieit] V. begin; originate; receive into a group.
injurious [induris] ADJ. harmful. innate [ineit] ADJ. inborn. innocuous [inkjus] ADJ. harmless. innovation [nuvein] N. change; introduction of
something new.
inopportune [inptju:n] ADJ. untimely; poorly chosen.
insatiable [inseiibl] ADJ. not easily satisfied; greedy.
insightful [insaitful] ADJ., discerning; perspective.
insinuate [insinjueit] V. hint; imply; creep in.
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insipid [insipid] ADJ. lacking in favor; dull.
insolvent [inslvnt] ADJ. bankrupt; unable to repay ones debts.
instigate [instieit] V. urge; start; provoke. insularity [insjulrti ] N.
narrow-mindedness; isolation.
insuperable [insu:prbl] ADJ. insurmountable; unbeatable.
insurgent [ins:dnt] ADJ. rebellious. intangible [intndbl] ADJ. not
material; not able to be perceived by
touch.
integral [intirl] ADJ. complete; necessary for completeness.
integrity [interiti] N. uprightness; wholeness.
intermittent [ntmitnt] ADJ. periodic; on and off.
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intervene [ntvi:n] V. come between. intimidate [intimideit] V. frighten. intractable [intrktbl] ADJ. unruly; stubborn;
unyielding.
intransigence [intrnsidns] N. refusal of any compromise; stubbornness.
intrepid [intrepid] ADJ. fearless. intricate [intrikit] ADJ. complex;
knotty; tangled.
intrinsic [intrinsik] ADJ. essential; inherent; built-in; natural.
introspective [intruspektiv] ADJ. looking within oneself.
intuition [ntjuin] N. immediate insight; power of knowing without reasoning.
inundate [inndeit] V. oberwhelm; flood; submerge.
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invert [inv:t] V. turn upside down or inside out.
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irascible [irsibl] ADJ. irritable; easily angered.
ironic [airnik] ADJ. relating to a contradiction between an events
expected result and its actually outcome.
irrational [irnl] ADJ. illogical; lacking reason; insane.
irrelevant [irelivnt] ADJ. not applicable; unrelated.
irreproachable [riprutbl] ADJ. blameless; impeccable.
irresolute [irezlu:t] ADJ. uncertain how to act; weak.
irreverence [irevrns] N. lack of proper respect. jargon [d:n] N. language used by a
special group; technical terminology;
gibberish.
jocular [dkjul] ADJ. said or done in jest; joking.
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judicious [dudis] ADJ. sound in judgment; wise.
justification [dstifikein] N. good or just reason; defense; excuse.
kindle [kindl] V. start a fire; inspire. Labyrinth [lbrin] N. maze. laconic [lknik] ADJ. brief and to the point. lament [lment] V. grieve; express sorrow. lassitude [lsitju:d] N. languor; weariness. laud [l:d] V. praise. lavish [lvi] ADJ. liberal;
wasteful.
legacy [lesi] N. a gift made by a will.
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lethargic [le:dik] ADJ. drowsy; dull. levity [leviti] N. lack of seriousness;
lightness.
linger [li] V. loiter or dawdle; continue or persist.
list [list] V. tilt; lean over. listlessness ['lstlsns] N. lack in spirit or energy. loathe [lu] V. detest.
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lofty [lfti] ADJ. very high. loquacious [lkweis] ADJ. talkative. lucid [lju:sid] ADJ. easily
understood; intelligible.
lurid [ljurid] ADJ. wild; sensational; graphic; gruesome.
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magnanimous [m nnims] ADJ. generous. magnate [mneit] N. person of
prominence or influence.
maladroit [mldrit] ADJ. clumsy; bungling. malevolent [mlevlnt] ADJ. wishing evil. malice [mlis] N. hatred; spite. malign [mlain] V. speak evil of; bad-mouth;
defame.
marred [m: d] ADJ. damaged disfigured. martinet [m:tinet] N. rigid
disciplinarian; strict military officer.
materialism [mtirilizm] N. preoccupation with physical comforts and things.
meager [mi:] ADJ. scanty; inadequate.
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meander [mind] V. wind or turn in a course.
medley [medli] N. mixture. meek [mi:k] ADJ. quiet and obedient. melancholy [melnkli] ADJ. gloomy; morose;
blue.
mercenary [m:sinri] ADJ. interested in money or gain.
mercurial [m:kjuril] ADJ. capricious; changing; fickle.
merger [m:d] N.() combination(of two business corporations).
methodical [midikl] ADJ. systematic. meticulous [mitikjuls] ADJ. excessively careful;
painstaking; scrupulous.
minute [minit] ADJ. extremely small.
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misanthrope [misnrup] N. one who hates mankind.
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miserly [maizli] ADJ. stingy; mean. misnomer [misnum] N. wrong name; incorrect
designation.
mitigate [mitieit] V. appease; moderate. mock [mk] V. ridicule;
imitate, often in derision.
mollify [mlifai] V. soothe. momentous [muments] ADJ. very important. monotony [mntni] N. sameness leading to
boredom.
morbid [m:bid] ADJ. given to unwholesome thought; moody;
characteristic of disease.
morose [mrus] ADJ. ill-humored; sullen; melancholy.
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mundane [mndein] ADJ. worldly as opposed to spiritual.
munificent [mju:nifisnt] ADJ. very generous. mutability [mju:tbiliti] N. ability to change in
form; fickleness.
muted [mju:tid] ADJ. silent; muffled; toned down.
naivete [n'ivte] N. quality of being unsophisticated; simplicity; artlessness;
gullibility.
nefarious [nifris] ADJ. very wicked. negate [nieit] V. cancel out; nullify; deny. nonchalance [nnlns] N. indifference; lack
of concern; composure.
nonentity [nnentiti] N. person of no importance; nonexistence.
nostalgia [nstldi] N. homesickness; longing for the past.
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notoriety [nutraiti] N. disrepute; ill fame.
novelty [nvlti] N. something new; newness.
novice [nvis] N. beginner. nuance [nju:ns] N. shade of difference in
meaning or color.
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nullify [nlifai] V. to make invalid; void; abolish.
nurture [n:t] V. nourish; educate; foster.
obdurate [bdjurt] ADJ. stubborn. objective [bdektiv] ADJ. not
influenced by emotions; fair.
objective [bdektiv] N. goal; aim. obliterate [blitreit] V. destroy completely.
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oblivion [blivin] N. obscurity; forgetfulness. oblivious [blivis] ADJ. inattentive or
unmindful; wholly absorbed.
obscure [bskju] ADJ. dark; vague; unclear.
obscure [bskju] V. darken; make unclear. obsequious [bsi:kwis] ADJ. slavishly attentive;
servile; fawning; sycophantic.
obsessive [bsesiv] ADJ. related to thinking about something constantly;
preoccupying.
obstinate [bstinit] ADJ. stubborn; hard to control or treat.
obtuse [btju:s] ADJ. blunt; stupid. officious [fis] ADJ. meddlesome;
excessively pushy in offering ones
service.
ominous [mins] ADJ. threatening.
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opaque [upeik] ADJ. dark; not transparent. opportunist [ptju:nist] N. individual who sacrifices
principles for expediency by taking
advantage of circumstances.
optimist [ptimist] N. person who looks on the good side.
optional [pnl] ADJ. not compulsory; left to ones choice.
opulence [pjulns] N. extreme wealth; luxuriousness; abundance.
orator [rt] N. public speaker.. ornate [:neit] ADJ.
excessively or elaborately decorated.
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ostentatious [stenteis] ADJ. showy; pretentious; trying to attract attention.
pacifist [psifist] N. one opposed to force; antimilitarist.
painstaking [peinzteiki] ADJ. showing hard work; taking great care.
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paltry [p:ltri] ADJ. insignificant; petty; trifling.
paradigm [prdaim] N. model; example; pattern.
paradox [prdks] N. something apparently contradictory in nature;
statement that looks false but actually
correct.
paragon [prn] N. model of perfection. parochial [prukjl] ADJ. narrow in
outlook; provincial; related to parishes.
parody [prdi] N. humorous imitation; spoof; takeoff; travesty.
parry [p ri] V. ward off a blow; deflect. parsimony [p:simni] N. stinginess; excessive
frugality.
partial [p:l] ADJ. incomplete having a liking for something.
partisan [p:tizn] ADJ. one-sided; prejudiced; committed to a party.
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passive [psiv] ADJ. not active; acted upon.
paucity [p:siti] N. scarcity; lack. pedantic [pidntik] ADJ. showing off
learning; bookish.
penchant [pentnt] N. strong inclination; liking. pensive [pensiv] ADJ.
dreamily; thoughtful; thoughtful with a
hint of sadness; contemplative.
perceptive [pseptiv] ADJ. insightful; aware; wise.
perfunctory [pfktri] ADJ. superficial; not thorough; lacking interest, care, or
enthusiasm.
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peripheral [prifrl] ADJ. marginal; outer. perjury [p:dri] N. false testimony while
under oath.
pernicious [pnis] ADJ. very destructive.
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perpetuate [ppetueit] V. make something last; preserve from extinction.
perturb [pt:b] V. disturb greatly. pervasive [pveisiv] ADJ. pervading;
spread throughout every part.
pessimism [pesimizm] N. belief that life is basically bad or evil; gloominess.
petty [peti] ADJ. trivial; unimportant; very small.
petulant [petjulnt] ADJ. touchy; peevish. phenomena [finmin] N. PL. observable facts; subjects of
scientific investigation.
philanthropist [filnrpist] N. lover of mankind; doer of good.
pious [pais] ADJ. devout; religious. pitfall [pitf:l] N. hidden danger; concealed
trap.
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pithy [pii] ADJ. concise; meaningful; substantial; meaty.
pivotal [pivtl] ADJ. crucial; key; vital. placate [plkeit] V. pacify; conciliate. plagiarize [pleidraiz] V. steal anothers ideas and
pass them off as ones own.
platitude [pltitju:d] N. trite remark; commonplace statement.
plausible [pl:zbl] ADJ., having a show of truth but open to doubt;
specious.
pliant [plaint] ADJ. flexible; easily influenced.
plight [plait] N. condition, state(especially a bad state or condition); predicament.
poignancy [pinnsi] N. quality of being deeply moving; keenness of
emotion.
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polemical [plemikl] ADJ. aggressive in verbal attack; disputatious.
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pomposity [pm'pst] N. self-important behavior; acting like a stuffed shirt.
ponderous [pndrs] ADJ. weighty; unwieldy. porous [p:rs] ADJ. full of pores; like a
sieve.
potent [putnt] ADJ. powerful; persuasive; greatly influential.
pragmatic [pr mtik] ADJ. practical(as opposed to idealistic); concerned with the
practical worth or impact of something.
prattle [prtl] V. babble. precarious [prikris] ADJ. uncertain; risky. precedent [presidnt] N. something preceding in
time that may be used as an authority or
guide for future action.
precipitate [prisipiteit] ADJ. rash; premature; hasty; sudden.
precipitous [prisipits] ADJ. steep; overhasty.
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preclude [priklu:d] V. make impossible; eliminate.
precocious [prikus] ADJ. advanced in development. predator [predt] N. creature that seizes
and devours another animal; person
who robs or exploits others.
predecessor [pri:dises] N. former occupant of a post. predilection [pri:dilekn] N. partiality; preference. preposterous [pripstrs] ADJ. absurd; ridiculous. prestige [presti:] N. impression produced by
achievements or reputation.
presumptuous [prizmptus] ADJ. overconfident; impertinently bold; taking
liberties.
pretentious [pritens] ADJ. ostentatious; pompous; making unjustified claims;
overambitious.
prevalent [prevlnt] ADJ. widespread; generally accepted.
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problematic [prblm tik] ADJ. doubtful; unsettled.
proclivity [prkliviti] N. inclination; natural tendency.
procrastinate [prukrstineit] V. postpone; delay or put off. prodigal [prdil] ADJ. wasteful; reckless
with money.
prodigious [prdids] ADJ. marvelous, enormous.
prodigy [prdidi] N. marvel; highly gifted child. profane [prfein] V. violate; desecrate; treat
unworthily.
profligate [prflit] ADJ. dissipated; wasteful; wildly immoral.
profound [prfaund] ADJ. deep; not superficial; complete.
Profusion [prfju:n] N. overabundance; lavish expenditure; excess.
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proliferation [prulifrein] N. rapid growth; spread; multiplication.
prolific [prlifik] ADJ. abundantly fruitful. prologue [prlifik] N. introduction (to a poem or play). prophetic [prfetik] ADJ. foretelling the future. propitious [prpis] ADJ. favorable; fortunate,
advantageous.
propriety [prpraiti] N. fitness; correct conduct. prosaic [przeiik] ADJ. dull and
unimaginative; matter of fact; factual.
protract [prtr kt] V. prolong. provincial [prvinl] ADJ. pertaining to
a province; limited in outlook;
unsophisticated.
provisional [prvinl] ADJ. tentative.
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provocative [prvktiv] ADJ. arousing anger or interest; annoying.
proximity [prksimiti] N. nearness. prudent [pru:dnt] ADJ. cautious; careful.
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pugnacity [pn sti] N. combativeness; disposition to fight.
pungent [pndnt] ADJ.() stinging; sharp in taste or smell.
purse [p:s] V. pucker; contract into wrinkles.
qualified [kwlifaid] ADJ. limited; restricted.
quandary [kwndri] N. dilemma. quell [kwel] V. extinguish; put
down; quiet.
querulous [kweruls] ADJ. fretful; whining.
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quiescent [kwiesnt] ADJ. at test; dormant; temporarily inactive.
ramble [rmbl] V. wander aimlessly(physically or mentally).
rancor [rk] N. bitterness; hatred. rant [r nt] V.
rave; talk excitedly; scold; make a grandiloquent speech.
ratify [rtifai] V. approve formally; verify. raucous [r:ks] ADJ. harsh and shrill;
disorderly and boisterous.
raze [reiz] V. destroy completely. rebuttal [ribtl] N. refutation; response with
contrary evidence.
recalcitrant [riklsitrnt] ADJ. obstinately stubborn; determined to resist authority;
unruly.
recant [riknt] V. disclaim or disavow; retract a previous
statement; openly confess error.
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receptive [riseptiv] ADJ. quick or willing to receive ideas, suggestions, etc.
recluse [riklu:s] N. hermit; loner. recount [rikaunt] V. narrate or tell; count over
again.
rectify [rektifai] V. set right; correct. redundant [ridndnt] ADJ. superfluous;
repetitious; excessively wordy.
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refute [rifju:t] V. disprove. relegate [relieit] V. banish to an
inferior position; delegate; assign.
relevant [relvnt] ADJ. pertinent; referring to the case in hand.
relinquish [rilikwi] V. give up something with reluctance; yield.
relish [reli] V. savor; enjoy.
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remorse [rim:s] N. guilt; self-reproach. renegade [renieid] N. deserter; traitor. renounce [rinauns] V. forswear; repudiate;
abandon; discontinue.
repel [ripel] V. drive away; disgust. replete [ripli:t] ADJ. filled to the brim
or to the point of being stuffed;
abundantly supplied.
reprehensible [reprihensibl] ADJ. deserving blame. repress [ripres] V. restrain; hold back;
crush; suppress.
reprimand [reprim:nd] V. reprove severely; rebuke. reproach [riprut] V. express disapproval. reprove [ripru:v] V. censure; rebuke.
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repudiate [ripju:dieit] V. disown; disavow. rescind [risind] V. cancel. reserve [riz:v] N. self-control; formal but
distant manner.
resigned [rizaind] ADJ. unresisting; patiently submissive.
resolution [rezlu:n] N. determination; resolve. resolve [rizlv] N. determination; firmness of
purpose.
resolve [rizlv] V. decide; settle; solve. respite [respait] N. interval of relief; time
for rest; delay in punishment.
resplendent [risplendnt] ADJ. dazzling; glorious; brilliant.
restraint [ristreint] N. controlling force; control over one's emotions.
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reticent [retisnt] ADJ. reserved; uncommunicative; inclined to be silent.
retiring ADJ. modest; shy. retract [ritrkt] V. withdraw; take back. reverent [revrnt] ADJ. respectful. rhetorical [ritrikl] ADJ. pertaining
to effective communication; insincere in
language.
rigorous [rirs] ADJ. severe; harsh; demanding; exact.
robust [rubst] ADJ. vigorous; strong.
rudimentary [ru:dimentri] ADJ. not developed; elementary; crude.
ruthless [ru:lis] ADJ. pitiless; cruel. sagacious [seis] ADJ.
perspective; shrewd; having insight.
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sage [seid] N. person celebrated for wisdom. sanction [skn] V. approve; ratify. sanctuary [skturi] N. refuge; shelter;
shrine; holy place.
sarcasm [s:k zm] N. scornful remarks; stinging rebuke.
satirical ADJ. mocking. saturate [streit] V. soak thoroughly. savory [seivri] ADJ.
tasty; pleasing, attractive, or agreeable.
scanty [sknti] ADJ. meager; insufficient. scrupulous [skru:pjuls] ADJ.
conscientious; extremely thorough.
scrutinize [skru:tinaiz] V. examine closely and critically.
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seclusion [siklu:n] N. isolation; solitude. sectarian [sektrin] ADJ. relating
to a religious faction or subgroup;
narrow-minded; limited.
sedentary [sedntri] ADJ. requiring sitting.
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sequester [sikwest] V. isolate; retire from public life; segregate; seclude.
serenity [sireniti] N. calmness; placidity. servile [s:vail] ADJ. slavishly
submissive; fawning; cringing.
sever [sev] V. cut; separate. severity [siveriti] N. harshness; intensity;
austerity; rigidity.
shrewd [ru:d] ADJ. clever; astute: singular [sijul] ADJ. unique;
extraordinary.
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skeptical [skeptikl] ADJ. doubting; suspending judgment until one has examined the
evidence supporting a point of view.
slacken [slkn] V. slow up; loosen. slander [sl:nd] N. defamation; utterance of false
and malicious statements.
slothful [slufl] ADJ. lazy. sluggish [sli] ADJ. slow; lazy;
lethargic.
solemnity [slemniti] N. seriousness; gravity. solicit [slisit] V. request earnestly; seek. solitude [slitju:d] N. state of being alone;
seclusion.
soluble [sljubl] ADJ. able to be dissolved; able to be explained.
somber [smb] ADJ. gloomy; depressing; dark; drab.
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sparse [sp:s] ADJ. not thick; thinly scattered; scanty.
spendthrift [spendrift] N. someone who wastes money. spontaneity [spntni:ti] N. lack of
premeditation; naturalness.
sporadic [spr dik] ADJ. occurring irregularly. spurious [spjuris] ADJ. false; counterfeit. spurn V. reject; scorn. squalor [skwl] N. filth; degradation;
dirty, neglected state.
squander [skwnd] V. waste. stagnant [stnnt] ADJ. motionless; stale;
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stanza [stnz] N. division of a poem.
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static [sttik] ADJ. unchanging; lacking development.
steadfast [stedf:st] ADJ. loyal; unswerving.
stoic [stuik] ADJ. impassive; unmoved by joy or grief.
strident [straidnt] ADJ. loud and harsh; insistent.
strut [strt] N. pompous walk; swagger.
stupefy [stju:pifai] V. make numb; stun; amaze.
subdued [sbdju:d] ADJ. less intense; quieter.
submissive [sbmisiv] ADJ. yielding; timid. subordinate [sb:dinit] ADJ. occupying a
lower rank; inferior; submissive.
subside [sbsaid] V. sttle down; descend; grow quiet.
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substantial [sbstnl] ADJ. ample; solid.
substantiate [sbstnieit] V. establish by evidence; verify; support.
subtlety [stlti] N. perceptiveness; ingenuity; delicacy.
succinct [sksikt] ADJ. brief; terse; compact.
supercilious [sju:psilis] ADJ. arrogant; condescending; patronizing.
superficial [sju:pfil] ADJ. trivial; shallow. superfluous [sju:p:flus] ADJ.
excessive; overabundant; unnecessary.
supplant [spl:nt] V. replace; usurp. suppress [spres] V. crush; subdue; inhibit. surmount [smaunt] V. overcome.
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surpass [sp:s] V. exceed.
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surreptitious [srptis] ADJ. secret; furtive; sneaky; hidden.
susceptible [sseptbl] ADJ., impressionable; easily influenced; having
little resistance, as to a disease;
receptive to.
sustain [sstein] V. experience; support; nourish.
swindler [swindl] N. cheat. sycophant [sikf nt] N. servile
flatterer; bootlicker; yes man.
symmetry [simitri] N. arrangement of parts so that balance is obtained; congruity.
taciturn [tsit:n] ADJ. habitually silent; talking little.
taint [teint] V. contaminate; cause to lose purity; modify with a trace of
something bad.
tangential [tndenl] ADJ. peripheral; only slightly connected; digressing.
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tangible [tndbl] ADJ. able to be touched.
tantamount [tntmaunt] ADJ. equivalent in effect or value.
tedious [ti:dis] ADJ. boring; tiring.
temper [temp] V. moderate; tone down or restrain; toughen
(steel).
tenacity [tinsiti] N. firmness, persistence. tentative [tenttiv] ADJ.
provisional; experimental; doubtful.
termination [t:mnein] N. end. terse [t:s] ADJ. concise; abrupt;
pithy.
threadbare [redb] ADJ. worn through till the threads show; shabby and poor.
thrive [raiv] V. prosper; flourish.
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tirade [taireid,tir:d] N. extended scolding; denunciation;
harangue.
torpor [t:p] N. lethargy; sluggishness; dormancy.
tractable [trktbl] ADJ. docile; easily managed.
tranquility [trkwiliti] N. calmness; peace. transcendent [t:p] ADJ. surpassing;
exceeding ordinary limits; superior.
transient [trnzint] ADJ. momentary; temporary; staying for a short time.
transparent [trnsprnt] ADJ. easily detected; permitting light to pass through
freely.
trepidation [trepidein] N. fear; nervous apprehension.
trifling [traifli] ADJ. trivial; unimportant.
trite [trait] ADJ. hackneyed; commonplace.
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trivial [trivil] ADJ. unimportant; trifling.
turbulence [t:bjulns] N. state of violent agitation. turmoil [t:mil] N. great commotion and
confusion.
tyranny [tirni] N. oppression; cruel government.
undermine [ndmain] V. weaken; sap.
uniformity [ju:nif:mti] N. sameness; monotony. universal [ju:niv:sl] ADJ. characterizing or
affecting all.
unkempt [nkempt] ADJ. disheveled, uncared for in appearance.
unprecedented [npresidntid] ADJ. novel; unparalleled.
unwarranted [nwrntid] ADJ. unjustified; groundless; undeserved.
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usurp [juz:p] V. seize another's power or rank.
vacillate [vsileit] V. waver; fluctuate. venerate [venreit] V. revere. veracity [vr siti] N. truthfulness. verbose [v:bus] ADJ. wordy. viable [vaibl] ADJ.
practical or workable; capable of
maintaining life.
vigor [vi] N. active strength. vilify [vilifai] V. slander. vindicate [vindikeit] V. clear from
blame; exonerate; justify or support.
vindictive [vindiktiv] ADJ. out for revenge; malicious.
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virtuoso [v:tjuuzu] N. highly skilled artist.
virulent [virjulnt] ADJ., extremely poisonous; hostile; bitter.
volatile [vltail] ADJ. changeable; explosive; evaporating
rapidly.
voluble [vljubl] ADJ. fluent; glib; talkative. voluminous [vlju:mins] ADJ. bulky; large. vulnerable [vlnrbl] ADJ. susceptible to
wounds.
whimsical [hwimzikl] ADJ. capricious; fanciful.
willful [wilful] ADJ. intentional; headstrong; stubbornly set on going
ones way.
withhold [wihud] V. refuse to give; hold back. zealot [zelt] N. fanatic; person who shows
excessive zeal.