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Abash humiliate, humble, embarrass

4. abattoir: a slaughterhouse.

5. abed: in bed.

6. aberrant: abnormal.

7. aberrant: markedly different from an accepted

norm.

8. abeyance: suspension; temporary cessation.

9. Abhor hate

10. Abhorrence hatred11. abjure: to renounce or reject with solemnity.

12. abjure: to renounce, reject, or shun.

13. ablution: the washing of the body, or some

part of it.

14. ablution: the washing of the body, or some

part of it.

15. abominate: to detest intensely.

16. Abridge shorten (usually used for books)

17. abrogate: to annul; to do away with.

18. abscond: to depart in secret.

19. Absolved forgiven; removed from blame20. Abstain refrain from

21. abstemious: sparing in diet.

22. abstemious: temperate; abstinent; refraining

from indulgence.

23. Abstinence self-denial, moderation

24. abstruse: difficult to comprehend.

25. abulia: loss or impairment of the ability to act

or to make decisions.

26. accede: to agree or assent; also, to become a

party.

27. Accentuated emphasized28. acclimate: to accustom or become accustomed

to a new climate, environment, or situation.

29. Accomplice someone who aids a criminal

30. acerbic: sharp, biting, or acid in temper,

expression, or tone.

31. acme: the highest point of something.

32. acquiesce: to concur, but not heartily.

33. acrid: bitter to the taste or smell.

34. acrid: sharp and harsh; bitter.

35. Acrimony bitterness and bad feeling

36. acrimony: bitter, harsh, or biting sharpness.37. acuity: acuteness of perception or vision.

38. acumen: quickness of perception or

discernment.

39. acumen: quickness or keenness of perception

or discernment.

40. adage: an old saying.

41. adamant: not capable of being swayed.

42. adamant: not susceptible to persuasion;

unyielding.

43. Adept skilful

44. admonition: gentle or friendly reproof; friendl

warning.

45. Adulation adoration, admiration

46. Adulatory involving strong praise or worship

47. adumbrate: to give a slight representation of;

to outline.

48. adventitious: added extrinsically; notessentially inherent.

49. aegis: a shield; protection.

50. Aesthete someone concerned with art and

beauty

51. aesthete: one who cultivates great sensitivity

to beauty.

52. Aesthetic concerned with art and beauty

53. Aesthetics visual/artistic impact; study of

art/beauty

54. aestival: of or belonging to the summer.

55. Affable sociable, pleasant, friendly56. affable: courteous; sociable.

57. affable: easy to speak to; also, gracious.

58. Affectation pretence; unnatural manner

59. afflatus: a divine inspiration.

60. affray: a tumultuous assault or quarrel; a

brawl.

61. aficionado: a fervent admirer; a fan.

62. aggrandize: to make or make appear great or

greater.

63. aggress: to make an attack.

64. Agile flexible65. agitprop: propaganda.

66. agog: in eager desire.

67. agon: struggle; conflict.

68. Alacrity speed and eagerness

69. alacrity: a cheerful readiness, willingness, or

promptitude.

70. alfresco: outdoors; outdoor.

71. Algae seaweed-like simple plants

72. algorithm: a step-by-step procedure for

solving a problem.

73. Allege claim, assert74. Alleviate make less severe

75. Almanac year-book with useful information

76. alpenglow: a reddish glow seen near sunset o

sunrise on the summits of mountains.

77. Amalgamation joining together

78. Ambiguous unclear, vague

79. Ambiguous vague

80. Ambiguous vague


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81. ambit: circuit or compass; also, sphere of

action or influence.

82. Ambivalence lack of certainty

83. Ambivalent unsure, undecided

84. Ambivalent vague

85. ameliorate: to make better.

86. Amiable friendly

87. Amicable friendly

88. amicable: characterized by friendliness andgood will.

89. amity: friendship.

90. Amorphous having no definite shape

91. Amorphous having no definite shape

92. Amphibian able to live on land and in water

93. Amphitheater arena, auditorium

94. Anachronistic in the wrong time period

95. Anachronistic in the wrong time, outdated,

archaic

96. anathema: a curse; a person or thing cursed,

or intensely disliked.97. Anecdote short, amusing story

98. animadversion: harsh criticism or disapproval.

99. animus: a feeling of ill will; also, animating

spirit; disposition.

100. anodyne: serving to relieve pain.

101. Anomaly irregularity, inconsistency

102. Anonymous without a name

103. antediluvian: extremely old.

104. Anthology book containing many items (e.g.

Poems) anthology collection of poems/ short

stories etc.105. aplomb: confidence; coolness.

106. apocryphal: of doubtful authority or

authenticity.

107. apogee: the highest point.

108. apologia: a formal defense or justification.

109. apostasy: desertion or departure from one's

faith, principles, or party.

110. apothegm: a terse remark, conveying some

important truth.

111. apotheosis: a model of excellence or

perfection of a kind.112. apparition: a ghost; also, an unexpected

appearance.

113. appellation: a name, title, or designation.

114. apposite: of striking appropriateness and

relevance.

115. apprise: to give notice to; to inform.

116. approbation: formal or official approval; also,

praise.

117. appurtenance: an adjunct or accessory.

118. Arable suitable for cultivation

119. arbiter: one having the power of judging and

determining.

120. arbitrage: The simultaneous purchase and

sale of a good or asset.

121. Arbitrary random; for no definite reason

122. Arbitration mediation; deciding between two

opposing sides123. arcane: understood by only a few.

124. arcanum: a secret; a mystery.

125. Archetypal acting as a classic example of

something

126. Archived kept in store

127. Ardor enthusiasm

128. argot: a specialized vocabulary peculiar to a

particular group.

129. Argus-eyed: extremely observant; watchful.

130. Arid dry

131. Arid dry, parched132. Arid very dry

133. aright: rightly; correctly.

134. arrant: outright; thoroughgoing.

135. Arrest to stop

136. arriviste: an upstart.

137. arrogate: to claim or seize without right or

justification.

138. Ascetic without luxuries/indulgences; harshly

simple; Spartan

139. ascetic: one who practices extreme self-

denial; also, austere, severe.140. ascetic: one who practices extreme self-

denial; also, austere, severe.

141. ascribe: to attribute, as to a cause.

142. asperity: roughness, of surface, sound, or

manner.

143. aspersion: a damaging or derogatory remark

144. asseverate: to affirm or declare positively or

earnestly.

145. Assiduous diligent, hard working

146. Assiduous eager and thorough

147. assiduous: constant in application orattention.

148. Assiduously eagerly; thoroughly

149. Assiduously thoroughly; eagerly

150. assuage: to soften; to ease, or lessen.

151. Astute mentally sharp

152. Asylum refuge; place of safety

153. atelier: a workshop; a studio.

154. atrabilious: irritable; ill-natured.


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155. Atypical not typical

156. aubade: a song greeting the dawn.

157. Audacious very bold

158. augury: an omen; prediction

159. Auspicious favorable, indicating good fortune

160. auspicious: favorable; also, prosperous;

fortunate.

161. autochthonous: formed or existing where

found.162. autocrat: a despot.

163. autocrat: a ruler with unlimited authority.

164. autodidact: a person who is self-taught.

165. avarice: an excessive desire of gain;

greediness.

166. avatar: an incarnation.

167. aver: to assert as true.

168. Avian concerned with birds

169. avoirdupois: weight; heaviness.

170. avuncular: resembling an uncle.

171. bacchanalia: a revel.172. badinage: light, playful talk.

173. badinage: playful raillery; banter.

174. bagatelle: a trifle; also, a short, light literary

or musical piece.

175. bailiwick: a person's specific area of

knowledge, authority, interest, skill, or work.

176. Balk hinder, prevent

177. banal: commonplace; trivial.

178. bandog: a large and fierce dog.

179. Bane troublesome influence

180. Bard poet181. Barricade barrier

182. bedaub: to besmear or soil.

183. bedizen: to dress or adorn in gaudy manner.

184. beholden: obliged; indebted.

185. bellicose: warlike; pugnacious.

186. Belligerent aggressive; ready to fight

187. bellwether: a leader of a movement or

activity.

188. bellwether: a leader or leading indicator.

189. benefaction: the act of conferring a benefit;

also, a benefit conferred.190. Benefactor giver of gifts

191. beneficence: the practice of doing good.

192. Benign kindly

193. benignant: kind; gracious; favorable.

194. benison: blessing; benediction.

195. Berate rebuke, criticize

196. Berate scold; criticize

197. berate: to scold severely or angrily.

198. Bereft deprived of

199. bestow: to give or confer.

200. bete noire: something or someone especially

hated.

201. bete noire: something or someone

particularly detested or avoided.

202. bevy: a group; an assembly.

203. Bewilder confuse

204. bibelot: a trinket.205. bibulous: of, pertaining to, marked by, or

given to the consumption of alcohol.

206. Bicker quarrel about petty matters

207. bifurcate: to divide into two branches.

208. bilious: of or pertaining to bile; also, ill-

tempered.

209. Bilked cheated

210. billet: to quarter, or place in lodgings.

211. billet-doux: a love letter.

212. billingsgate: foul language.

213. bivouac: a usually temporary encampment;also, to encamp.

214. bivouac: an encampment for the night.

215. blackguard: a scoundrel.

216. blandishment: flattering speech or action;

allurement.

217. blandishment: flattery intended to persuade

218. bloviate: to speak or write in a pompous

manner.

219. Blueprint plans for a building etc.

220. Blueprints plans for a building

221. bombast: high-sounding words; an inflatedstyle.

222. bombast: pompous or pretentious speech or

writing.

223. bombinate: to buzz; to hum; to drone.

224. bon ton: the height of the fashion;

fashionable society.

225. bonhomie: pleasant and easy manner;

geniality.

226. booboisie: a class of people regarded as

stupid or foolish.

227. bootless: unavailing; unprofitable; useless.228. bootless: unavailing; useless.

229. boulevardier: a man-about-town.

230. bouleversement: complete overthrow; a

reversal.

231. Bourgeois middle class

232. Bourgeois middle class, capitalist

233. bowdlerize: to remove or modify the parts

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234. brackish: somewhat salty; also, distasteful.

235. braggadocio: empty boasting.

236. Braggart someone who boasts

237. bravado: a real or pretended show of courage

or boldness.

238. bravura: a showy display.

239. bricolage: construction or something

constructed by using whatever materials happen to

be available.240. brio: liveliness; spirit.

241. brio: vigor; vivacity.

242. Brobdingnagian: gigantic; enormous.

243. bromide: a commonplace or conventional

saying.

244. Browse glance/look through

245. Brusqueness unfriendliness, abruptness

246. bucolic: rustic; pastoral.

247. Buffoonery foolish behavior intended to

amuse

248. bumptious: crudely, presumptuously, ornoisily self-assertive.

249. bumptious: obtusely and offensively self-

assertive.

250. busker: a street musician or performer.

251. busker: a street musician.

252. buss: kiss.

253. Buttress support

254. Byline the line giving the name of the author

of an article

255. cabal: a group that seeks power usually

through intrigue.256. cacophony: harsh or discordant sound.

257. cadge: to beg; to sponge.

258. cadre: a core or nucleus of trained or

otherwise qualified personnel around which an

organization is formed.

259. cadre: a small unit that serves as the nucleus

of a larger organization.

260. caesura: a break or pause in a line of verse;

also, any break or pause.

261. Cajole coax

262. cajole: to coax.263. callow: immature.

264. callow: immature.

265. Calumny slander

266. calumny: malicious misrepresentation;

slander.

267. Camaraderie friendliness

268. camarilla: a group of secret and often

scheming advisers.

269. canard: a fabricated sensational report or

statement.

270. Candor frankness, honesty

271. canorous: melodious; musical.

272. canorous: melodious; musical.

273. cant: empty, solemn speech.

274. capacious: able to contain much; large;

roomy.

275. capitulate: to surrender under agreedconditions.

276. Capricious impulsive, unpredictable,

whimsical

277. capricious: whimsical; changeable.

278. captious: disposed to find fault or raise

objections.

279. Captivate fascinate

280. carapace: a shell; a protective covering.

281. carom: to strike and rebound; also, a

glancing off.

282. Carouse party, sing and drink283. Carping complaining, finding fault

284. Cartographer map-maker

285. castigate: to punish or criticize severely.

286. cataract: a large waterfall; also, a downpour

a flood.

287. Catastrophic disastrous

288. caterwaul: to make a harsh cry or screech.

289. Catnap short sleep

290. Caustic burning; strongly attacking

291. cavalcade: a procession.

292. caveat: a warning or caution.293. cavil: a frivolous objection.

294. cavil: to raise trivial objections; also, a trivia

objection.

295. cavort: to bound or prance about.

296. celerity: quickness; swiftness.

297. censorious: harshly critical.

298. censure: to criticize severely; also, an

expression of disapproval.

299. Censured blamed

300. Censures blames; criticizes

301. Cerebral concerned with thinking302. cerebration: mental activity.

303. chagrin: acute vexation or embarrassment.

304. Charlatan trickster

305. chary: careful; wary; cautious.

306. Cherished looked after, valued, held

307. chicanery: the use of trickery to deceive.

308. chichi: affectedly trendy.

309. chimera: a mental fabrication.


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310. chimerical: merely imaginary; fanciful.

311. choler: anger.

312. choleric: easily angered; also, indicating or

expressing anger.

313. chortle: to utter, or express with, a snorting,

exultant laugh or chuckle.

314. chthonic: dwelling in or under the earth; also,

pertaining to the underworld.

315. Circuitous indirect316. Circuitous roundabout, indirect

317. circumambient: surrounding; encompassing.

318. circumlocution: the use of many words to

express an idea that might be expressed by few.

319. Circumlocutions using to many words

320. Circumscribed limited

321. circumspect: cautious; prudent; wary.

322. Clairvoyant able to see into the future

323. clamber: to climb with difficulty, or with

hands and feet.

324. Clandestine secret, furtive325. claque: a group of fawning admirers.

326. clarion: a kind of trumpet; also, loud and

clear.

327. clemency: disposition to show mercy; also,

an act of mercy.

328. clerisy: the intelligentsia.

329. Clich over-used, unoriginal expression

330. Clientele customers, patrons

331. clinquant: tinsel.

332. Clique small group with common interests

333. Cloying sickly sweet; over sentimental334. Cloying sticky sweet; over-sentimental

335. Cockaigne: an imaginary land of ease and

luxury.

336. coeval: existing during the same period of

time; also, a contemporary.

337. coeval: existing during the same period of

time; also, a contemporary.

338. Cogent convincing, forceful

339. Cogent convincing, forceful

340. cogent: appealing to the mind or to reason;

convincing.341. cogent: having the power to compel

conviction.

342. cogitate: consider carefully and deeply;

ponder.

343. cogitate: to think; to ponder.

344. Cognizant aware of

345. cognoscente: an expert in a certain field.

346. cohort: a group; also, a companion or

associate.

347. Collage picture made up of many smaller

pictures

348. collegial: characterized by or having authorit

vested equally among colleagues; also, collegiate

349. colloquial: characteristic of informal spoken

language.

350. Colloquially locally and informally

351. collude: to act in concert; to conspire.352. collude: to conspire; to act in concert.

353. Collusion plotting and planning

354. Colossus huge figure or statue; giant

355. comely: pleasing to the sight.

356. comestible: suitable to be eaten.

357. comestible: suitable to be eaten.

358. comity: a state of mutual civility and respect

359. comity: a state of mutual harmony,

friendship, and respect.

360. commensurate: equal in measure or extent;

also, proportionate.361. commodious: comfortably spacious; roomy.

362. complaisant: exhibiting a desire to please.

363. complement: something that fills up or

completes.

364. complement: that which completes.

365. Compliant flexible; not stubborn

366. comport: to behave (oneself) in a particular

manner.

367. comport: to conduct; to behave.

368. compunction: anxiety or unease from guilt;

also, a scruple.369. compunction: the sting of conscience.

370. concatenation: a chain; a succession.

371. Conciliatory tending to bring opposing sides

together; ending argument

372. concinnity: elegance -- used chiefly of literar

style.

373. Concocted made up, invented

374. concomitant: accompanying; attendant.

375. concomitant: accompanying; attending.

376. concomitant: accompanying; attending.

377. concupiscence: lust.378. concupiscence: lust.

379. Condescending arrogant

380. Condescending arrogant; talking down to

someone

381. condign: deserved; adequate.

382. condign: deserved; adequate.

383. Condone give silent approval to

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but imagined memory.

385. conflagration: a large and destructive fire.

386. conflate: to bring together; to meld.

387. confluence: a coming together.

388. Confounds confuses

389. confrere: a colleague, comrade, or intimate

associate.

390. confrere: a colleague.

391. confute: to refute conclusively.392. Congeal solidify

393. congeries: a collection; an aggregation.

394. Congregation gathering (esp. In a church)

395. Congregation gathering of people (esp. In a

church)

396. connubial: of or pertaining to marriage.

397. consanguineous: related by blood.

398. consanguineous: related by blood; descended

from the same ancestor.

399. Consecration dedication

400. Consensus common agreement401. Consensus general agreement

402. conspectus: a sketch, survey, or outline of a

subject.

403. conspectus: a sketch, survey, or outline of a

subject.

404. constitutional: a walk taken for one's health.

405. Consummate supremely good

406. Contagious can be caught through direct

contact (used of diseases)

407. Contemplate think over deeply

408. contemporaneous: originating, existing, oroccurring at the same time.

409. Contemptuous arrogant; showing intolerance

410. contradistinction: distinction by contrast.

411. contradistinction: distinction by contrast.

412. contravene: to act or be counter to.

413. contretemps: something inopportune or

embarrassing.

414. Contrite sorry

415. contrite: feeling or expressing grief and

regret for sins or offenses.

416. contumacious: obstinate; stubbornlydisobedient.

417. contumely: rudeness compounded of

haughtiness and contempt.

418. Conundrum puzzle

419. Conundrum puzzle, riddle

420. conurbation: an aggregation or continuous

network of urban communities.

421. conurbation: an aggregation or continuous

network of urban communities.

422. convivial: merry; festive; social.

423. convivial: relating to or fond of festivity and

good company.

424. Coop chicken-shed

425. copious: large in number or quantity.

426. copious: large in quantity; also, affording an

abundant supply.

427. copse: a thicket of small trees.428. coquette: a flirt.

429. Cordial friendly

430. cormorant: a gluttonous, greedy, or

rapacious person.

431. cornucopia: the horn of plenty; also, an

abundance.

432. corpulent: very fat; obese.

433. Corroborate give evidence in support of

something

434. corroborate: to strengthen or make more

certain with other evidence.435. Corroborating giving supporting evidence

436. coruscate: to give off or reflect bright beams

or flashes of light.

437. coruscate: to sparkle.

438. cosmopolite: a cosmopolitan person.

439. cosset: to pamper.

440. cosset: to pamper.

441. coterminous: of equal extent or duration.

442. countermand: to revoke (a former command

or recall by a contrary order.

443. countermand: to revoke (a former commandor recall by a contrary order.

444. countervail: to counteract; also, to offset.

445. coxcomb: a vain, showy fellow.

446. cozen: to defraud; also, to obtain by deceit.

447. crapulous: sick from, or marked by, excessiv

drinking.

448. Crass crude

449. credulous: inclined to believe too readily.

450. crepuscular: pertaining to twilight.

451. crepuscular: pertaining to twilight.

452. Crescendo increase in volume in music453. crux: the essential point or feature.

454. cudgel: a club.

455. Culpable guilty, blameworthy

456. Cumulative building up; increasing

457. cupidity: eager or excessive desire, especial

for wealth.

458. cupidity: greed.

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exhibits

460. cursory: hastily or superficially performed.

461. Curtail limit, shorten

462. Curtailed cut short

463. Cynicism looking on the black side;

pessimistic (esp. About human behaviour)

464. Cynics pessimists

465. cynosure: a center of attention.

466. cynosure: a center of attention.467. daedal: skillful; artistic; ingenious.

468. daedal: skillful; artistic; ingenious.

469. dapple: a small contrasting blotch; also, to

mark with spots.

470. dapple: a small spot or blotch.

471. Debacle disaster

472. Debased degraded

473. Debilitating weakening

474. debouch: to emerge; to issue.

475. Debunkers people who expose faults and get

rid of myths476. Decibel unit of sound measurement

477. Decibel unit to measure noise

478. Decorous proper, appropriate in behavior

479. Decorously done in a way consistent with

good, correct behavior

480. Decried criticized, belittled

481. defenestrate: to throw out of a window.

482. deign: to condescend.

483. Deleterious harmful

484. deleterious: harmful.

485. deleterious: hurtful; destructive; pernicious.486. Deliberate v.) Think deeply about

487. Deliberation careful thought

488. Delineated outlined

489. Delineates outlines

490. deliquesce: to melt away or become liquid.

491. Demagogue a leader who appeals to the

emotions of the mob

492. Demagogue political leader who plays on the

emotions of the crowd

493. demagogue: a leader who obtains power by

means of appeals to the emotions and prejudicesof the populace.

494. demagogue: a leader who tries to stir up

people by appeals to emotion, prejudice, etc.

495. Demean degrade

496. demur: to object; also, to delay.

497. Denigrated belittled, degraded, decried

498. denizen: an inhabitant.

499. denouement: the final resolution of the main

complication of a literary or dramatic work.

500. deprecate: to disapprove of strongly.

501. deprecate: to disapprove of; also, to belittle

502. deprecate: to disapprove of; also, to belittle

503. depredation: an act of plundering or

ravaging.

504. deracinate: to uproot.

505. Deride mock

506. deride: to laugh at with contempt.507. deride: to laugh at with contempt.

508. Derided mocked

509. derogate: to deviate from expectation; also,

to detract; also, to disparage.

510. descant: a discourse; also, to discourse.

511. descry: to catch sight of something distant o

obscure.

512. descry: to catch sight of; to detect.

513. desideratum: anything desired.

514. desideratum: something desired.

515. Desolate empty, lonely516. Destitution poverty

517. desuetude: disuse.

518. desuetude: disuse.

519. desultory: jumping from subject to subject;

erratic; inconsistent.

520. desultory: without logical sequence;

disconnected; aimless.

521. Detractor a person who give negative

criticism

522. detritus: debris.

523. detritus: debris.524. deus ex machina: an agent who appears

unexpectedly to solve an apparently insoluble

difficulty.

525. diablerie: sorcery; also, mischievous conduc

526. diadem: a crown.

527. diadem: a crown.

528. diaphanous: allowing light to pass through.

529. diaphanous: allowing light to pass through.

530. dictum: an authoritative statement.

531. Didactic intending to preach or teach

532. didactic: conveying instruction; teachingsome moral lesson.

533. diffident: bashful or unassertive.

534. diffident: showing modest reserve.

535. Diffidently hesitantly

536. digerati: persons knowledgeable about

computers.

537. diktat: an authoritative decree or order.

538. Dilatory slow, dragging, slack


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539. dilatory: given to, or marked by,

procrastination or delay.

540. dilatory: inclined to put off what ought to be

done at once.

541. dilettante: an amateur; also, an admirer or

lover of the fine arts.

542. Diminutive very small

543. Dingy shabby; dark

544. Disavowed disclaimed545. Discern distinguish, discriminate

546. discomfit: to disconcert; also, to thwart.

547. Disconcert make someone feel uncomfortable

548. disconcert: to disturb the composure of.

549. disconcert: to disturb the composure of.

550. disconsolate: hopelessly sad; also,

saddening; cheerless.

551. Discourse lecture

552. discrete: constituting a separate thing; also,

consisting of distinct or unconnected parts.

553. Discursive talking at length about something554. discursive: digressive; rambling; also,

marked by analytical reasoning.

555. Disdain contempt

556. Disdain contempt

557. Disgruntled annoyed; dissatisfied

558. dishabille: the state of being carelessly or

partially dressed.

559. disheveled: disordered; disorderly; untidy.

560. disheveled: in loose disorder; disarranged.

561. Disingenuous crafty

562. Disparaged criticized563. Disparate dissimilar, different

564. disparate: fundamentally different; also,

composed of dissimilar elements.

565. disparate: fundamentally different; composed

of markedly dissimilar elements.

566. Dispelled removed; made to disappear

567. disport: to frolic; to amuse (oneself).

568. disquisition: a formal discourse on a subject.

569. Dissembler someone who hides the truth

570. Dissemblers people who try to hide the truth

571. Disseminate spread (information)572. Disseminates spreads (esp. Ideas)

573. Dissent disagreement

574. dissimulate: to feign; to pretend.

575. Dissipated wasted; dispersed

576. dissolute: loose in morals and conduct.

577. Distort twist out of shape

578. Distortion twisting out of shape

579. distrait: divided or withdrawn in attention,

especially because of anxiety.

580. Diversion entertainment

581. Divination fortune-telling; forecasting

582. Divisive causing division

583. Divisive discordant, disruptive

584. Divulge give out; reveal

585. doff: to take off; to remove; also, to rid

oneself of.

586. Dogged stubborn, steadfast587. Dogmatic inflexible, rigid

588. dolorous: marked by, causing, or expressing

grief or sorrow.

589. donnybrook: a brawl or dispute.

590. doppelganger: a ghostly double.

591. dotage: senility.

592. doughty: valiant; brave.

593. doula: a woman who assists in childbirth.

594. dour: stubbornly unyielding; also, harshly

uninviting; also, showing a brooding ill humor.

595. doyen: the senior member of a body orgroup.

596. Draftee someone called up into the army etc

597. Drubbed beaten

598. dubiety: the condition or quality of being

doubtful; also, a matter of doubt.

599. dudgeon: a state or fit of intense indignation

600. dudgeon: a state or fit of intense indignation

601. dulcet: melodious.

602. Dupe deceive, trick, fool

603. dyspeptic: pertaining to or having

indigestion; also, ill-humored.604. ebullient: high-spirited.

605. ebullient: joyously unrestrained

606. Eccentric unconventional, unusual, odd

607. Eclectic taking things from different sources;

varied

608. Ecstasy extreme joy

609. edacious: given to eating.

610. edacious: given to eating.

611. edify: to instruct and improve.

612. efface: to cause to disappear by rubbing out

striking out, etc.613. effete: infertile; also, worn out; also,

decadent; effeminate.

614. Efficacious effective

615. efficacious: producing, or capable of

producing, a desired effect.

616. Effrontery daring, over-confidence,

impudence

617. effrontery: shameless boldness; insolence.


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618. effulgence: a flood of light; great luster or

brightness; splendor.

619. effulgence: the state of being bright and

radiant.

620. effusive: excessively demonstrative.

621. Egotist selfish person

622. Egregious outstandingly bad

623. egregious: outrageously bad.

624. egress: the act of going out or leaving; exit.625. eke: to increase; to add to.

626. eldritch: unearthly; weird; eerie.

627. eleemosynary: relating to charity.

628. eleemosynary: relating to charity; charitable.

629. Elliptical indirect, roundabout

630. Eloquent able to speak well and persuasively

631. Elucidate make clear; explain

632. elucidate: to make clear or manifest

633. Elude avoid

634. Elusive difficult to pin down

635. Elysium: paradise.636. Embellish decorate

637. Embellish decorate, adorn

638. Embellishment decoration

639. Embezzle to steal money by tampering with

accounts

640. Embittered made to feel bitter; resentful

641. emblazon: to display pompously; to decorate.

642. embonpoint: plumpness of person.

643. Emend edit

644. Emissary messenger and representative

645. Emollient something that soothes (esp. Anointment)

646. emolument: profit, gain.

647. emolument: the wages or perquisites arising

from office, employment, or labor.

648. emolument: the wages or perquisites arising

from office, employment, or labor.

649. Empathetic able to sympathize with

650. Empathy form of sympathy; feeling of

closeness

651. Empirical practical, observed, found by

experiment652. empyrean: the highest heaven; the heavens;

the sky.

653. Emulate copy, imitate

654. Emulate imitate, copy

655. Emulated copied

656. en masse: all together.

657. Enchantment fascination

658. encomium: expression of praise.

659. encomium: high praise.

660. Encompassed surrounded

661. Encompassing including

662. encumbrance: a burden, impediment, or

hindrance.

663. encumbrance: a burdensome and

troublesome load.

664. encumbrance: something that burdens or

impedes.665. Endorsed supported, approved

666. Enduring lasting

667. enervate: to weaken.

668. enervate: to weaken.

669. Enervated weakened

670. Enfranchised given voting rights

671. Engendered caused, produced, stimulated

672. Enhances improves

673. Enigmatically in a puzzling manner

674. enjoin: to direct or impose with authority;

also, to forbid.675. enmity: hatred; ill will.

676. ennui: a feeling of weariness and

dissatisfaction arising from lack of interest.

677. ennui: a feeling of weariness and

dissatisfaction.

678. Ensemble troupe (musicians etc.); group; se

(of clothes)

679. Ensemble troupe or group (esp. Musicians or

dancers)

680. entreat: to ask for or request earnestly.

681. enunciate: to utter articulately; also, to stateor set forth precisely or systematically.

682. Ephemeral short-lived

683. Ephemeral short-lived, transient, temporary

684. ephemeral: short-lived.

685. ephemeron: something short-lived.

686. epicene: having the characteristics of both

the male and the female.

687. epigone: an inferior imitator.

688. epigone: an inferior imitator.

689. Epilogue end part of book or play

690. Epilogue part added at the end691. Epilogue something written at the end (esp.

Of a play)

692. Epistolary though the medium of

(postal)letters

693. equable: equal and uniform; also, not easily

disturbed.

694. equable: equal and uniform; also, serene.

695. equanimity: calmness; composure.


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696. equipoise: equilibrium; also, counterbalance.

697. Equitable fair; equal

698. equivocate: to be deliberately ambiguous or

unclear.

699. equivocate: to be deliberately ambiguous.

700. Eradication wiping out; destroying

701. Erasure wiping out

702. eremite: a hermit.

703. ergo: therefore; consequently.704. errant: wandering; deviating from an

appointed course, or from a direct path; roving.

705. erroneous: containing or characterized by

error.

706. ersatz: being a substitute or imitation.

707. ersatz: being a substitute or imitation.

708. erudite: characterized by extensive reading

or knowledge.

709. erudite: characterized by extensive reading

or knowledge.

710. eschew: to avoid.711. eschew: to shun; to avoid.

712. Espouses adopts, supports, takes up

713. espy: to see at a glance.

714. esurient: hungry; greedy.

715. Ethos system of values

716. etiolate: to blanch or bleach; to make sickly.

717. Etymology study of word origins

718. Eulogy praise

719. euphonious: pleasing in sound.

720. euphonious: pleasing or sweet in sound.

721. Euphoric overjoyed, excited722. Evanescent short-lived

723. evanescent: fleeting.

724. evanescent: liable to vanish or pass away like

vapor.

725. Evenhanded fair; unbiased

726. evince: to show in a clear manner.

727. evince: to show in a clear manner.

728. exacerbate: to aggravate; to make worse.

729. exacerbate: to irritate; to make worse.

730. Exacerbates makes worse

731. Exalt raise to higher level; worship732. exalt: to praise, glorify, or honor.

733. exalt: to praise, glorify, or honor.

734. Exasperation frustration and annoyance

735. Exasperation frustration; annoyance

736. excoriate: to censure scathingly; also, to flay.

737. excrescence: something growing out from

something else; also, a disfiguring or unwanted

part.

738. Exculpate remove blame or guilt

739. exculpate: to clear from alleged fault or guilt

740. exculpate: to relieve of blame.

741. excursus: a digression.

742. execrable: detestable; extremely bad.

743. exegesis: exposition; explanation.

744. exegete: a person who explains or interprets

difficult parts of written works.

745. exemplar: a model or pattern to be copied oimitated; a specimen; an ideal model or type.

746. Exemplary acting as a good example;

excellent

747. Exemplify act as a good example of

748. exhort: to urge strongly.

749. Exhortation strong encouragement

750. exigency: state of requiring immediate

action; also, an urgent situation; also, that which

is required in a particular situation.

751. exigent: requiring immediate aid or action;

also, demanding.752. exiguity: smallness; thinness; the quality of

being meager.

753. exiguous: extremely scanty.

754. Exonerated pardoned, acquitted

755. Exorbitant very expensive

756. expatiate: to speak or write at length.

757. expatiate: to speak or write at some length.

758. Expedite hurry something up; hasten

759. expeditious: characterized by speed and

efficiency.

760. expeditious: characterized by speed andefficiency.

761. expeditious: characterized by speed and

efficiency.

762. expiate: to make amends for.

763. explicate: to explain.

764. explicate: to explain.

765. expropriate: to deprive of possession; also,

transfer (another's property) to oneself.

766. Expropriated confiscated, seized

767. expunge: to blot out; to obliterate.

768. Expurgated censored; removed offensiveparts

769. Extant in existence, present

770. extant: still existing.

771. extant: still in existence.

772. extemporaneous: composed, performed, or

uttered on the spur of the moment.

773. extempore: without premeditation or

preparation.


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774. extempore: without preparation; on the spur

of the moment.

775. Extenuating mitigating; excusing or making

something seem less serious

776. Exterminated wiped out

777. extirpate: to eradicate; to destroy.

778. extirpate: to root out; to eradicate.

779. Extol praise

780. extol: to praise.781. extraneous: coming from the outside; also,

not essential; also, irrelevant.

782. Extricate get out of; remove

783. extricate: to free or release from a difficulty

or entanglement.

784. Fabrication manufacture; invention

785. Faade front of building; assumed or false

appearance

786. facetious: characterized by wit and

pleasantry.

787. facetious: playfully jocular; humorous.788. Facile over simplified

789. facile: easily done or performed.

790. facile: performable or attainable with little

labor.

791. factious: addicted to form parties and raise

dissensions.

792. factitious: artificial; sham; not natural.

793. factotum: a person employed to do all kinds

of work.

794. factotum: a person employed to do all kinds

of work.795. faineant: doing nothing; idle; also, a do-

nothing.

796. fait accompli: an accomplished and

presumably irreversible deed or fact.

797. Fallacious wrong

798. fallible: liable to make a mistake.

799. fanfaronade: empty boasting; bluster.

800. farrago: an assortment.

801. farrago: an assortment; a medley.

802. Fathom to measure depth

803. fatidic: of, relating to, or characterized byprophecy.

804. fatuous: inanely foolish; stupid; also, illusory.

805. fatuous: weak; silly; stupid; foolish.

806. fealty: fidelity; allegiance; faithfulness.

807. febrile: feverish.

808. febrile: feverish.

809. feckless: ineffective; weak; worthless.

810. fecund: fruitful; prolific.

811. Feign pretend

812. Felicities suitable or happy things

813. Felicitous apt, suitable, fortunate

814. felicitous: apt; also, delightful.

815. felicitous: apt; also, delightful.

816. Feral wild, untamed

817. Fervent eager, passionate

818. fetid: stinking.

819. fetid: stinking.820. fettle: a state or condition of fitness, order, o

mind.

821. fey: possessing or displaying a strange and

otherworldly aspect or quality; elfin.

822. fiat: an arbitrary or authoritative command o

order.

823. Fickle changeable

824. fiduciary: relating to the holding of somethin

in trust for another.

825. filial: of, pertaining to, or befitting a son or

daughter.826. fillip: a snap; also, a stimulus.

827. fin de siecle: characteristic of the close of th

century; sophisticated; world-weary.

828. firmament: the sky or heavens.

829. firmament: the sky; the heavens.

830. Fission splitting

831. flagitious: grossly wicked; scandalous.

832. Flagrant obvious

833. flaneur: one who strolls about aimlessly; a

lounger; a loafer.

834. Flaunting showing off835. flibbertigibbet: a silly, flighty, or excessively

talkative person.

836. Flippancy joking; levity

837. flippant: lacking proper respect or

seriousness.

838. flippant: showing inappropriate levity; pert.

839. Florid elaborate, fancy, ornate

840. Florid flowery, fancy, extravagant, elaborate

841. Florid over-decorated, red-colored, flowery

842. florid: flushed with red; also, excessively

ornate.843. florid: of a lively reddish color; also,

excessively ornate.

844. Flourish thrive, prosper

845. flout: to treat with contempt.

846. flummery: mumbo jumbo; nonsense.

847. flummox: to confuse; to perplex.

848. foment: to instigate; to incite.

849. foment: to nurse to life or activity; to


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encourage.

850. foment: to nurse to life or activity; to incite.

851. foofaraw: excessive or flashy ornamentation;

also, a fuss over a trivial matter.

852. Foolhardy reckless

853. Foolhardy reckless

854. fop: a man who is much concerned with his

appearance.

855. fop: a man who is vain about his dress andappearance.

856. Forage search for food

857. forcible: effected by force used against

resistance; also, powerful.

858. Forensics concerned with debate or legal

argument

859. Foreshadows suggests something that will

happen

860. forfend: to avert; also, to protect or preserve.

861. forgo: to do without.

862. forlorn: sad and lonely because deserted,abandoned, or lost.

863. Formidable inspiring fear or awe

864. Fortitude bravery; ability to withstand trouble

865. Fortitude strength, bravery

866. Fortuitous accidental, fortunate coincidence

867. fortuitous: happening by chance.

868. Forum meeting, discussion, place for debate

869. foundling: an abandoned child.

870. fractious: tending to cause trouble; also,

irritable.

871. Franchise license872. frangible: capable of being broken; easily

broken.

873. Freight cargo, luggage

874. friable: easily crumbled, pulverized, or

reduced to powder.

875. frisson: a brief moment of intense

excitement.

876. frisson: a shudder of excitement, pleasure, or

fear.

877. Frivolity non-seriousness

878. Frugal economical879. Frugal very economical

880. fugacious: lasting but a short time.

881. fugacious: lasting but a short time.

882. fulminate: to issue or utter verbal attacks or

censures.

883. fulminate: to thunder forth menaces.

884. fulsome: offensive from excess of praise.

885. funereal: pertaining to a funeral; solemn;

mournful.

886. funereal: pertaining to or suiting a funeral;

gloomy; mournful.

887. fungible: interchangeable.

888. furbelow: something showy or superfluous.

889. furtive: obtained or characterized by stealth

sly; secret; stealthy.

890. fustian: a kind of coarse twilled cotton; also,

bombast.891. gadabout: one who roams about in search of

amusement or social activity.

892. gainsay: to contradict; to deny.

893. gallimaufry: a hodgepodge.

894. galumph: to move in a clumsy manner or

with a heavy tread.

895. galvanic: pertaining to a direct current of

electricity; also, having the effect of an electric

shock.

896. gambol: to dance and skip about in play.

897. gamine: an urchin; also, a mischievous girl oyoung woman.

898. gamut: a complete extent or range.

899. Gargantuan huge, enormous

900. Garish too bright; gaudy

901. garrulous: talkative.

902. garrulous: talkative; also, wordy.

903. gastronome: a lover of good food and drink.

904. gastronome: a person devoted to refined

enjoyment of good food and drink.

905. gauche: lacking social polish; tactless.

906. gaucherie: a socially awkward or tactless actalso, lack of tact.

907. Gauge measure, estimate, guess

908. gelid: extremely cold; icy.

909. Genial friendly

910. genial: sympathetically cheerful and

cheering; kindly.

911. genial: sympathetically cheerful and

cheering; kindly.

912. genuflect: to bend the knee, as in worship;

also, to grovel.

913. germane: appropriate or fitting; relevant.914. gesticulate: to make gestures or motions.

915. gewgaw: a showy trifle; a pretty but

worthless bauble.

916. gewgaw: a trinket; a bauble.

917. Gibberings meaningless noises

918. gimcrack: a showy but useless or worthless

object.

919. gimcrack: a trivial mechanism.


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920. Glacial icy cold

921. Glacial icy cold, unfriendly

922. gloaming: twilight; dusk.

923. gloaming: twilight; dusk.

924. glower: to stare angrily or with a scowl.

925. glower: to stare angrily or with a scowl.

926. gnomic: uttering or containing maxims.

927. gnomic: uttering, containing, or characterized

by maxims.928. Goad urge, provoke, prod

929. Gourmand epicure, food lover

930. gourmand: one who enjoys good food in

great quantities.

931. gourmand: one who enjoys good food in

great quantities.

932. grandee: a man of elevated rank or station; a

nobleman.

933. grandee: a man of elevated rank or station; a

nobleman.

934. grandiloquent: lofty in style.935. Grandiose flamboyant, pompous

936. Grandiose on a grand scale, excessive

937. gravid: pregnant.

938. gravitas: high seriousness.

939. gravitas: high seriousness; dignity.

940. Gregarious outgoing, sociable; liking to be in

crowds

941. gregarious: seeking and enjoying the

company of others.

942. gregarious: seeking and enjoying the

company of others.943. grok: to understand.

944. Grub Street: the world or category of

impoverished literary hacks.

945. gubernatorial: of or pertaining to a governor.

946. gustatory: pertaining to the sense of taste.

947. habitue: one who habitually frequents a

place.

948. habitu: one who habitually frequents a

place.

949. Hackneyed unoriginal; overused

950. halcyon: peaceful; undisturbed; happy.951. halcyon: peaceful; undisturbed; happy.

952. hale: free from disease and weakening

conditions; healthy.

953. Harangue strong verbal attack

954. harangue: a speech addressed to a large

public assembly; also, a noisy or pompous speech.

955. harbinger: a precursor; one that presages

what is to come.

956. hardscrabble: barren, marginal; also, marke

by poverty.

957. harridan: a scolding, vicious old woman.

958. harridan: a scolding, vicious woman.

959. Haughty arrogant; too proud

960. hauteur: haughtiness; arrogance.

961. hauteur: haughtiness; pride; arrogance.

962. hebetude: mental dullness or sluggishness.

963. Heckler someone who tries to put a speakeroff

964. hector: to bully or harass.

965. Hedonist pleasure seeker

966. Hedonist pleasure-seeker

967. Hedonistic pleasure-seeking

968. Heinous very bad

969. heterodox: holding unorthodox opinions.

970. heterogeneous: consisting of dissimilar

elements.

971. Hierarchy chain of command

972. hinterland: backcountry.973. hirsute: covered with hair or bristles.

974. hirsute: shaggy; hairy.

975. histrionic: theatrical.

976. hoary: white or gray with age; hence,

extremely old.

977. hobbledehoy: an awkward, gawky young

fellow.

978. hobnob: to associate familiarly.

979. Hobson's choice: a choice without an

alternative.

980. Hogmanay: the name, in Scotland, for thelast day of the year.

981. hoi polloi: the common people; the masses.

982. homily: a sermon or lecture; also, an

inspirational saying or a platitude.

983. hortatory: giving strong encouragement;

inciting.

984. hubris: overbearing pride or presumption.

985. hugger-mugger: secret; also, muddled,

disorderly.

986. hugger-mugger: secret; clandestine.

987. hullabaloo: a confused noise; uproar.988. hyperbole: extravagant exaggeration.

989. hypnagogic: leading to sleep; hypnotic.

990. Hypocrite someone who does not practise

what he preaches

991. Iconoclast person who opposes orthodoxy

992. idee fixe: a fixed idea.

993. idee fixe: a fixed idea; an obsession.

994. Ides: the fifteenth day of March, May, July,


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and October, and the thirteenth day of the other

months.

995. Idiosyncratic characteristic, personal; unique

to an individual

996. Idolatrous worshipping idols; over-praising

997. idyll: a poem or prose work depicting rural or

pastoral life; also, a carefree episode or

experience.

998. ignoble: not noble.999. ignoramus: an ignorant person; a dunce.

1000. Illegible cannot be read

1001. Illusory not real

1002. imbroglio: a complicated and embarrassing

state of things.

1003. imbroglio: a complicated and embarrassing

state of things.

1004. imbue: to dye; to instill profoundly.

1005. Immoderate excessive

1006. immolate: to kill or destroy, often by fire.

1007. immolate: to kill or destroy, often by fire.1008. Immunize protect against disease

1009. immure: to enclose within or as if within

walls.

1010. immure: to inclose within walls, or as within

walls.

1011. Immutable cannot be changed

1012. impassible: incapable of suffering;

unfeeling, or not showing feeling.

1013. Impassioned passionate; strongly felt

1014. Impassive unreacting

1015. impassive: devoid of emotion; also, showingno emotion.

1016. impecunious: habitually without money;

poor.

1017. impecunious: not having money.

1018. Impenitent unremorseful, unapologetic

1019. impervious: impenetrable; also, not capable

of being affected.

1020. Impetuous impulsive

1021. Impetuous spontaneous, impulsive

1022. Impious irreverent; unholy

1023. implacable: incapable of being pacified.1024. importunate: troublesomely urgent.

1025. importunate: troublesomely urgent.

1026. imprecation: a curse.

1027. impregnable: able to resist attack.

1028. improvident: lacking foresight; negligent;

thoughtless.

1029. impugn: to call in question; to make

insinuations against.

1030. impugn: to call in question; to make

insinuations against.

1031. Impute imply

1032. inamorata: a woman whom one is in love

with.

1033. inanition: exhaustion from lack of

nourishment; also, emptiness.

1034. inanition: exhaustion from lack of

nourishment; also, emptiness.1035. Inarticulate garbled, unintelligible

1036. Inarticulate unable to express well in words

unclear in speech

1037. Inauspicious not favorable

1038. Incantation magic spell; chant; ritual words

1039. inchoate: partially but not fully in existence

or operation.

1040. inchoate: partly but not fully in existence o

operation.

1041. Incinerator device to burn waste

1042. incipient: beginning to be; commencing;initial.

1043. incipient: beginning to exist or appear.

1044. Incisive directly to the point

1045. inclement: harsh; severe -- especially said

of the weather.

1046. inclement: physically severe or harsh (esp.

said of the weather).

1047. incommunicado: without the means or righ

to communicate.

1048. incongruous: lacking in harmony.

1049. Inconsequential unimportant1050. Inconsequential unimportant, negligible

1051. Inconspicuous not easily seen

1052. Incontrovertible cannot be denied

1053. incontrovertible: indisputable;

unquestionable.

1054. Incremental increasing in steps

1055. inculcate: to teach and impress by frequent

repetition or instruction.

1056. inculcate: To teach by frequent repetitions.

1057. Incumbent in office; current office holder

1058. Indecorous not in accordance withacceptable behavior

1059. Indefatigable cannot be tired

1060. indefatigable: untiring.

1061. Indefensible cannot be defended; very

wrong

1062. indelible: incapable of being removed or

erased.

1063. indigence: extreme poverty.


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1064. indigent: extremely poor.

1065. Indignation offence, righteous anger

1066. Indiscernible cannot be seen easily

1067. Indiscretion unwise act

1068. Indiscriminately randomly

1069. indolent: avoiding labor and exertion; lazy.

1070. indolent: lazy; inactive.

1071. Indomitable cannot be conquered

1072. indomitable: incapable of being subdued orovercome.

1073. indomitable: not to be subdued; untamable.

1074. Industrious hard working

1075. Ineffable cannot be expressed in words

1076. ineffable: incapable of being expressed.

1077. ineffable: incapable of being expresses in

words.

1078. ineffectual: without effect; weak; useless.

1079. Inefficacious ineffective

1080. ineluctable: impossible to avoid or evade.

1081. ineluctable: Impossible to avoid.1082. Inexorable cannot be put off

1083. inexorable: unyielding; relentless.

1084. Inexorableness inescapability

1085. Inflammatory stirring up; arousing

discontent

1086. ingenue: a naive girl or young woman, or an

actress representing such a person.

1087. inhere: to be inherent.

1088. inimical: unfriendly; unfavorable.

1089. inkhorn: affectedly or ostentatiously

learned.1090. innocuous: harmless.

1091. inscrutable: difficult to fathom or

understand; impenetrable.

1092. inscrutable: difficult to understand;

incomprehensible.

1093. insensate: lacking sensation or awareness.

1094. Insidious dangerous; menacing

1095. Insinuate hint slyly

1096. Insolence insulting, offensive, or rude

behavior

1097. insouciant: marked by lightheartedunconcern; carefree.

1098. insouciant: nonchalant.

1099. insuperable: incapable of being passed over,

surmounted, or overcome.

1100. Insurgency rebellion, revolt, riot

1101. Intemperate not moderate

1102. interlard: to insert between; to mix.

1103. Interlocutors people involved in a discussion

1104. Interminable never ending

1105. internecine: destructive; especially,

mutually destructive; also, relating to conflict

within a group.

1106. interpolate: to insert between; also, to alte

or corrupt by insertion.

1107. interregnum: the interval between two

reigns; also, any breach of continuity in an order.

1108. interstice: a space between things or parts1109. interstice: a space between things or parts

1110. intractable: not easily governed, managed,

or directed.

1111. intractable: not easily governed, managed,

or directed.

1112. Intransigent inflexible, unyielding

1113. Intransigent stubborn

1114. intransigent: not capable of being swayed o

diverted from a course.

1115. intransigent: uncompromising.

1116. Intrepid brave1117. Intrepid brave

1118. intrepid: fearless; bold.

1119. introspection: the act or process of self-

examination; reflection.

1120. introspection: the act or process of self-

examination; reflection.

1121. Intuitive working by intuition; gut feeling

1122. inure: to make used to; also, to take or

have effect.

1123. inure: to use till use gives little or no pain o

inconvenience.1124. invective: insulting or abusive language.

1125. invective: insulting or abusive language.

1126. inveigh: to attack with harsh criticism.

1127. inveigle: to entice.

1128. inveigle: to persuade or obtain by ingenuity

or flattery.

1129. inveterate: deep-rooted; of long standing.

1130. inveterate: deep-rooted; of long standing.

1131. invidious: likely to produce ill will.

1132. invidious: tending to provoke envy or ill wil

1133. invidious: tending to provoke envy or ill wil1134. Inviolable cannot be invaded

1135. iota: a very small quantity or degree.

1136. irascible: easily provoked to anger.

1137. irascible: quickly aroused to anger.

1138. irenic: promoting peace.

1139. Iridescent glowing; giving off light

1140. Irony quirk of fate; sarcasm

1141. Irrational not logical


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1142. irrefragable: impossible to refute.

1143. irrefragable: impossible to refute.

1144. Irresolute not firm

1145. Irreverence disrespect, cheek

1146. itinerant: going from place to place.

1147. itinerant: traveling from place to place.

1148. Jaded tired, worn out

1149. jejune: lacking in nutritional value; also,

immature; also, dull.1150. jocular: given to or characterized by joking.

1151. jocund: light-hearted; mirthful.

1152. jocund: pleasant, cheering, delightful.

1153. jollification: merrymaking; revelry.

1154. Jollity happiness; gaiety

1155. jovial: merry; joyous; jolly.

1156. jovial: merry; joyous; jolly.

1157. Jubilant thrilled, delighted

1158. Jubilation rejoicing

1159. juju: an object superstitiously believed to

embody magical powers.1160. junta: a clique that seeks or obtains power

usually through intrigue or revolution.

1161. junta: a governmental council or committee,

esp. one that rules after a revolution.

1162. Jurisprudence study of law

1163. Juror member of a jury

1164. Juxtaposition placing two things next to

each other

1165. juxtaposition: a placing or being placed in

nearness or side by side.

1166. ken: cognizance; view; especially, reach ofsight or knowledge.

1167. Kernel most important part, core

1168. Kin family, relatives

1169. kismet: destiny; fate.

1170. kismet: destiny; fate.

1171. kitsch: art in pretentious bad taste.

1172. knell: the stoke of a bell tolled at a funeral.

1173. kobold: a kind of domestic spirit in German

mythology.

1174. kvetch: to complain habitually.

1175. kvetch: to complain habitually.1176. lachrymose: given to or causing tears.

1177. lachrymose: given to shedding tears.

1178. lackadaisical: lacking spirit or liveliness.

1179. lackadaisical: lacking spirit or liveliness.

1180. laconic: expressing much in few words.

1181. laconic: using or marked by the use of a

minimum of words.

1182. lacuna: a blank space; a missing part.

1183. lacuna: a missing part; a gap.

1184. lambaste: to scold sharply; also, to beat.

1185. lambent: playing on the surface; flickering.

1186. lambent: playing on the surface; flickering.

1187. land of Nod: sleep.

1188. land of Nod: sleep.

1189. languid: lacking vigor or force.

1190. Languidly in a slow and relaxed manner

1191. languor: lack of energy or vitality.1192. Larceny theft

1193. largess: generosity; also, money or gifts

bestowed.

1194. lascivious: lewd; lustful.

1195. lascivious: wanton; lewd.

1196. lassitude: lack of vitality or energy.

1197. lassitude: lack of vitality or energy.

1198. latitudinarian: having or expressing broad

and tolerant views.

1199. laudable: praiseworthy; commendable.

1200. laudable: praiseworthy; commendable.1201. Legend key to a map

1202. legerdemain: sleight of hand.

1203. legerdemain: sleight of hand.

1204. Legion numerous

1205. leitmotif: a melodic phrase that

accompanies the reappearance of a idea, person,

or situation; a dominant and recurring theme.

1206. lenity: the state or quality of being lenient.

1207. levity: an inappropriate lack of seriousness

1208. levity: frivolity.

1209. lexicography: the writing or compiling ofdictionaries.

1210. lexicon: a dictionary.

1211. lexicon: a dictionary; also, the vocabulary o

a person, group, etc.

1212. libation: the act of pouring a liquid as a

sacrifice; also, a beverage.

1213. Libertarian tolerant, open-minded, believer

in liberty

1214. limn: to draw or paint; also, to describe.

1215. limn: to draw or paint; also, to describe.

1216. limn: to draw or paint; also, to describe.1217. limpid: clear; also, serene.

1218. Linchpin central point of an argument

1219. lineament: a distinguishing or characteristi

feature.

1220. lissom: limber; supple; flexible; lithe.

1221. lissom: supple; nimble.

1222. listless: having no desire or inclination.

1223. Lithe flexible


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1224. Lithe flexible

1225. Litigant claimant in a law case

1226. littoral: on a coastal or shore region.

1227. Livid very angry

1228. Loathing hatred

1229. Lobbyist one who tries to persuade

1230. Lobbyist someone who tries to persuade

someone

1231. logorrhea: excessive talkativeness.1232. logorrhea: excessive talkativeness.

1233. Longevity long life

1234. Longevity long life, permanence

1235. longueur: a dull and tedious passage in a

work of literature or performing art.

1236. loquacious: very talkative.

1237. louche: of questionable taste or morality.

1238. lubricious: lewd; also, slippery or smooth.

1239. Lucid clear, logical

1240. lucre: money; profit.

1241. lucre: money; profit.1242. lucubration: nocturnal study; also, that

which is composed by night; meditation.

1243. ludic: playful.

1244. lugubrious: exaggeratedly or affectedly

sorrowful.

1245. lugubrious: indicating sorrow, often

ridiculously.

1246. lugubrious: mournful; gloomy; dismal.

1247. Lull reduce fear, soothe

1248. luminary: any body that gives light; also, a

person of eminence or brilliant achievement.1249. Lummox clumsy person

1250. Lure tempt, attract, entice

1251. Lurid glaring

1252. Lyricist someone who writes the words for

songs

1253. machination: a crafty scheme intended to

accomplish some usually evil end.

1254. Machinations plots and plans

1255. maelstrom: a large, powerful whirlpool;

also, a violent, disordered, or turbulent state of

affairs.1256. maelstrom: a large, powerful, or violent

whirlpool; also, a turbulent state of affairs.

1257. maladroit: awkward; unskillful; inept.

1258. malaise: a condition of uneasiness or ill-

being.

1259. malapropism: misuse of a word, especially

by confusion with one of similar sound.

1260. malapropos: unseasonable or unseasonably;

inappropriate or inappropriately.

1261. malcontent: one who is discontented or

dissatisfied.

1262. Malediction curse

1263. malediction: a curse.

1264. malfeasance: wrongdoing, misconduct, or

misbehavior.

1265. Malign to say evil things about someone;

slander1266. Malinger deliberately avoid work

1267. malinger: to feign illness or inability.

1268. malleable: capable of being shaped; also,

adaptable.

1269. malleable: capable of being shaped; also,

adaptable.

1270. malodorous: having a bad odor.

1271. malversation: misconduct in public office.

1272. Mandated ordered

1273. Manifest obvious; clear

1274. manse: a large and imposing house.1275. manse: a large and imposing residence.

1276. martinet: a strict disciplinarian.

1277. masticate: to chew.

1278. Matriarchal governed by women

1279. matutinal: relating to or occurring in the

morning.

1280. maudlin: easily moved to tears.

1281. maudlin: excessively sentimental.

1282. maunder: to talk or wander aimlessly.

1283. Maverick rebel; loner

1284. mawkish: sickly or excessively sentimental1285. Maxim proverb; sentence expressing a rule

of conduct

1286. Maxim short saying expressing a rule of

conduct

1287. mazy: resembling a maze in form or

complexity; intricate; confusing.

1288. Mediator someone who tries to bring

disputing sides together

1289. megalomania: a mental disorder

characterized by delusions of grandeur.

1290. melange: a mixture.1291. melange: a mixture.

1292. melange: a mixture.

1293. melee: a confused conflict.

1294. melee: a hand to hand conflict.

1295. mellifluous: flowing sweetly or smoothly.

1296. mellifluous: flowing sweetly or smoothly.

1297. Melodramas unrealistic, overacted plays

1298. mendacious: given to deception or


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falsehood.

1299. mendacious: untruthful; also, untrue.

1300. Mendicant beggar

1301. mendicant: a beggar.

1302. Mentors advisors, teachers

1303. mephitic: offensive to the smell; also,

noxious.

1304. mercurial: changeable; temperamental;

volatile.1305. meretricious: pertaining to prostitutes;

tawdry.

1306. Meticulous painstaking; careful about details

1307. meticulous: extremely or excessively careful

about details.

1308. mtier: an occupation for which one is

especially well suited.

1309. miasma: noxious effluvia; also, a harmful

atmosphere; also, an atmosphere that obscures.

1310. microcosm: a smaller, representative unity

having analogies to a larger unity.1311. mien: aspect; air; manner; demeanor.

1312. mien: demeanor; also, aspect; appearance.

1313. Miffed annoyed

1314. Milestone important event or stage

1315. milieu: environment; setting.

1316. milieu: environment; setting.

1317. militate: to have force or influence.

1318. milksop: an unmanly man.

1319. mimetic: imitative.

1320. Mimicry imitation, impersonation

1321. minatory: threatening; menacing.1322. minatory: threatening; menacing.

1323. miscreant: a scoundrel, a villain; also, a

heretic.

1324. miscreant: a villain, rascal.

1325. Misgivings doubts

1326. misnomer: a misnaming.

1327. misnomer: a misnaming.

1328. misnomer: a wrong or inapplicable name.

1329. missive: a written message.

1330. missive: a written message; a letter.

1331. Mitigated made less severe1332. Modicum very small amount

1333. modicum: a small or token amount.

1334. moiety: a half; a small part.

1335. moiety: a half; also, a small part.

1336. moil: to labor; to toil; to drudge.

1337. Mollify calm, soothe, pacify

1338. mollify: to reduce in intensity; to soothe; to

soften.

1339. mollify: to reduce in intensity; to soothe; to

soften.

1340. mollify: to soothe; to temper; to soften.

1341. Momentous very important

1342. monomania: obsession with a single subjec

1343. monomania: obsession with single subject

only.

1344. Monopoly an exclusive right to something

1345. Morass mess; tangled mass1346. mordant: biting; caustic; sarcastic.

1347. mordant: biting; caustic; sarcastic.

1348. mores: customs; habits; ways.

1349. moribund: dying.

1350. moribund: dying.

1351. Morose gloomy

1352. mountebank: a quack; also, a charlatan.

1353. Muffle suppress (esp. Sound)

1354. mulct: to defraud.

1355. multifarious: having great diversity or

variety.1356. multifarious: having great diversity or

variety.

1357. Mundane boring, dull

1358. Mundane dull, ordinary

1359. Munificence generosity

1360. munificent: very generous.

1361. munificent: very generous.

1362. Mural wall painting, fresco

1363. Myriad many

1364. myriad: consisting of a very great, but

indefinite, number; also, a very great many.1365. myrmidon: a loyal follower.

1366. Mystify confuse

1367. Mystify confuse

1368. nadir: the lowest point.

1369. nadir: the lowest point.

1370. Narcissism vanity; excessive concern with

ones own appearance

1371. Narcissistic over-concerned about ones

own appearance

1372. nascent: beginning to exist or to grow.

1373. ne plus ultra: the highest point; also, themost profound degree.

1374. nebbish: a weak-willed, timid, or ineffectua

person.

1375. Nefarious infamous; wicked

1376. nefarious: wicked in the extreme.

1377. nefarious: wicked in the extreme.

1378. Negate cancel; deny

1379. neologism: a new word or expression; the


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use or creation of new words or expressions.

1380. neophyte: a new convert; also, a beginner.

1381. neophyte: a novice.

1382. neoteric: recent in origin; modern.

1383. nepotism: favoritism shown to members of

one's family.

1384. nescience: lack of knowledge or awareness.

1385. nescience: lack of knowledge.

1386. nettlesome: causing irritation, vexation, ordistress.

1387. nettlesome: causing irritation, vexation, or

distress.

1388. nimbus: a dark gray rain cloud; also, a halo,

an aura.

1389. nimiety: excess.

1390. Nit pickers people who find fault with small

details

1391. noisome: offensive or disgusting; also,

harmful; unwholesome.

1392. noisome: offensive to the smell.1393. nonage: a period of immaturity; minority.

1394. nonage: a period of youth or immaturity.

1395. nonagenarian: someone whose age is in the

nineties.

1396. Nonchalance an appearance of indifference

1397. Nonchalantly in an unconcerned manner

1398. Nondescript having no special features

1399. Nondescript having no special features

1400. nonpareil: having no equal.

1401. nonplus: to cause to be at a loss as to what

to think, say, or do.1402. nosegay: a bouquet; a posy.

1403. nostrum: a medicine whose effectiveness is

unproved; a questionable remedy.

1404. nostrum: a questionable remedy.

1405. Novice beginner

1406. nugatory: insignificant; also, ineffectual.

1407. nugatory: insignificant; also, ineffectual.

1408. numinous: spiritual; holy.

1409. numismatics: the collection and study of

coins.

1410. Nurtured fostered, encouraged1411. Obdurate stubborn

1412. obdurate: hardened in feelings or in

wrongdoing; unyielding.

1413. obdurate: hard-hearted; stubbornly wicked.

1414. obeisance: an expression of deference.

1415. obfuscate: to darken; to obscure.

1416. Objectivity being unbiased; scientific

attitude

1417. objurgate: express strong disapproval of.

1418. objurgate: to scold or rebuke sharply.

1419. oblation: an offering.

1420. oblivious: forgetful; also, unmindful.

1421. obloquy: ill repute.

1422. obsequious: servilely attentive; fawning.

1423. obsequious: servilely attentive; fawning.

1424. Obstreperous noisy and boisterous

1425. obstreperous: noisily and stubbornlydefiant; also, boisterous.

1426. obtrude: to thrust out; also, to impose on

others.

1427. Obtrusive obvious

1428. obviate: to anticipate and dispose of or

make unnecessary.

1429. obviate: to prevent by interception.

1430. Odometer devise to measure distance

travelled

1431. officious: meddlesome.

1432. officious: meddlesome.1433. Ominous threatening

1434. omnipresent: present in all places at the

same time.

1435. oneiric: a pertaining to or suggestive of

dreams.

1436. oneiric: pertaining to or suggestive of

dreams.

1437. Onerous burdensome

1438. onus: a burden; an obligation.

1439. onus: burden; also, blame; stigma.

1440. opportune: suitable for a given purpose oroccasion.

1441. opprobrium: disgrace; infamy; reproach

mingled with contempt.

1442. Opulent lavish, wealthy

1443. Opulent lavish; wealthy

1444. Oration formal speech

1445. Ornate highly decorated

1446. orotund: full in sound; also, bombastic.

1447. orotund: full in sound; also, pompous.

1448. osculation: the act of kissing; a kiss.

1449. ossify: to harden or to become bone.1450. ostensible: appearing to be true, but not

necessarily so.

1451. ostentation: excessive or pretentious

display.

1452. Ostentatious flamboyant, pretentious

1453. Ostracism shunning

1454. ostracize: to banish or expel.

1455. ostracize: To expel from a community or


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group.

1456. otiose: ineffective; also, being at leisure;

also, of no use.

1457. outre: unconventional; eccentric; bizarre.

1458. overweening: overbearing; also, excessive.

1459. pablum: something (as writing or speech)

that is trite, insipid, or simplistic.

1460. paean: a song or other expression of praise

or joy.1461. paladin: a champion of a cause.

1462. palaver: idle talk; also, to talk idly.

1463. palimpsest: an object a place whose older

layers or aspects are apparent.

1464. palimpsest: an object or place whose older

layers or aspects are apparent.

1465. palindrome: a word or phrase that reads the

same backward as forward.

1466. palindrome: a word, verse, phrase, or

sentence that reads the same backward or

forward.1467. palliate: to extenuate; also, to relieve.

1468. Pallid pale

1469. palpable: plain; distinct; obvious.

1470. palpable: plain; distinct; obvious.

1471. panacea: a cure-all.

1472. panacea: a remedy for all diseases or

problems.

1473. panache: dash or flamboyance in manner or

style.

1474. pandemic: affecting a whole people or a

number of countries.1475. panjandrum: an important or self-important

official.

1476. panoply: a splendid or impressive array.

1477. panoply: a splendid or impressive array.

1478. pantheon: the collective gods of a people;

also, a group of highly esteemed persons.

1479. Pantomime play without words

1480. Paradox apparently contradictory situation

1481. paragon: a model of excellence or

perfection.

1482. Paramount vital; great1483. Paranoid excessively worried

1484. Parched dried up

1485. Parched dry

1486. pari passu: at an equal pace or rate.

1487. pari passu: at an equal pace or rate.

1488. Pariah outcast

1489. parley: a conference or discussion; also, to

confer.

1490. parlous: dangerous.

1491. parlous: fraught with danger; hazardous.

1492. paroxysm: an outburst; a fit.

1493. paroxysm: any sudden and violent emotion

a fit.

1494. parse: to analyze.

1495. parsimonious: frugal to excess.

1496. parsimony: excessive sparingness in the

expenditure of money.1497. Partisan biased; supporting one particular

side

1498. parvenu: a person who has suddenly risen

to a higher economic status.

1499. parvenu: an upstart; one newly risen in

class or economic status.

1500. pastiche: a hodgepodge; a potpourri.

1501. paterfamilias: the male head of a househol

or the father of a family.

1502. paterfamilias: the male head of a

household; the father of a family.1503. Pathos sadness

1504. patina: a superficial layer.

1505. patrician: a nobleman; also, a person of

refined upbringing, manners, and taste.

1506. Patronizing condescending, talking down to

someone

1507. paucity: fewness.

1508. paucity: fewness; insufficiency.

1509. peccadillo: a slight offense; a petty fault.

1510. peccadillo: a slight trespass or offense.

1511. pecuniary: relating to money.1512. Peer an equal

1513. pejorative: depreciatory; disparaging;

unfavorable; belittling.

1514. pelf: money; riches.

1515. pellucid: transparent, clear; also, easily

understandable.

1516. pellucid: transparent, clear; easily

understandable.

1517. penchant: a strong liking.

1518. penchant: a strong liking.

1519. Penitent repentant; sorry; contrite1520. Penurious poor, having no money

1521. penury: extreme poverty; also,

insufficiency.

1522. perambulate: to stroll; to walk through or

over.

1523. perdurable: very durable; long lasting.

1524. perdurable: very durable; long lasting.

1525. peregrination: a traveling from place to


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place.

1526. peregrination: a wandering.

1527. peremptory: precluding or putting an end to

all debate or action.

1528. perfervid: ardent; impassioned.

1529. Perfidious treacherous

1530. perfidy: faithlessness; treachery.

1531. perforce: by necessity.

1532. perforce: by necessity.1533. Perfunctory superficial; not thorough

1534. perfunctory: done routinely.

1535. perfunctory: performed mechanically.

1536. peripatetic: walking about or traveling from

place to place.

1537. permeate: to spread or diffuse through.

1538. pernicious: deadly; destructive; exceedingly

harmful.

1539. perorate: to conclude or sum up a long

discourse; also, to speak at length.

1540. Perplexing puzzling1541. perquisite: a benefit in addition to a salary.

1542. persiflage: frivolous or bantering talk.

1543. persiflage: frivolous or bantering talk.

1544. perspicacity: clearness of understanding.

1545. perspicacity: clearness of understanding.

1546. pertinacious: obstinate; also, stubbornly

persistent.

1547. Pervasive spreading everywhere; common

1548. pervicacious: stubborn; obstinate.

1549. pettifogger: a petty, unscrupulous lawyer;

also, one who quibbles over trivia.1550. Philanthropic generous

1551. philomath: a lover of learning.

1552. philomath: a lover of learning; a scholar.

1553. philter: a love potion.

1554. Phlegmatic calm, imperturbable

1555. physiognomy: the face, with respect to the

temper of the mind.

1556. piebald: mottled.

1557. piebald: mottled; also, mixed.

1558. piebald: mottled; also, mixed.

1559. pied-a-terre: a temporary or second place oflodging.

1560. Pinioned tied down

1561. placate: to appease; to pacify.

1562. Plagiarism stealing someones ideas; taking

credit for the work of another

1563. plaint: an expression of sorrow; also, a

complaint.

1564. plaintive: expressive of sorrow or

melancholy.

1565. plangent: beating with a loud or deep

sound; also, expressing sadness.

1566. platitude: a banal, trite, or stale thought or

remark.

1567. platitude: a thought or remark which is

banal, trite, or stale.

1568. plaudit: enthusiastic approval.

1569. Plaudits praise1570. plebeian: common; vulgar.

1571. plenary: full; complete.

1572. plenary: full; entire; complete.

1573. plenipotentiary: invested with full power.

1574. pleonasm: the use of more words than are

necessary to express an idea.

1575. plethora: excess; superabundance.

1576. Ploy trick

1577. Polarization separating into two extremes

1578. Polarizing separating into two extremes

1579. politic: political; also, shrewdly tactful; alsojudicious; expedient.

1580. polyglot: speaking many languages.

1581. polyglot: speaking, writing, or made up of

many languages.

1582. polymath: a person of great learning.

1583. polymath: a person of great or varied

learning.

1584. Pompously arrogantly

1585. Ponderous slow and heavy

1586. popinjay: a vain and talkative person.

1587. portend: to foreshadow; to bode.1588. portend: to foreshadow; to bode.

1589. portentous: foreboding; ominous.

1590. posit: to postulate; also, to suggest.

1591. posit: to postulate; also, to suggest; also,

set firmly.

1592. postprandial: happening or done after a

meal.

1593. potable: drinkable.

1594. potable: drinkable; also, a beverage,

especially an alcoholic one.

1595. potboiler: a usually inferior literary orartistic work, produced quickly for the purpose of

making money.

1596. Potentate powerful ruler

1597. potentate: one who possesses great power

or sway.

1598. practicable: feasible; also, usable.

1599. Pragmatist practical person

1600. Preamble introduction to a document


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1601. precipice: a very steep, perpendicular, or

overhanging place.

1602. Precludes prevents

1603. Precocious developing very early

1604. precocious: characterized by or

characteristic of exceptionally early development.

1605. Predatory greedy, voracious

1606. Predetermined fixed beforehand; fated

1607. Predilection liking, fondness1608. predilection: an established preference.

1609. prelapsarian: pertaining to the time or state

before the Fall.

1610. preponderate: to exceed in weight,

influence, importance, amount, etc.

1611. preponderate: to exceed in weight,

influence, importance, amount, etc.

1612. Prepossessing attractive

1613. prepotency: predominance.

1614. prescience: knowledge of events before they

take place.1615. prescient: knowing or anticipating the

outcome of events before they happen.

1616. presentiment: a premonition.

1617. prestidigitation: manual dexterity in the

execution of tricks.

1618. prestidigitation: sleight of hand.

1619. Pretentious putting on an act, immodest

1620. Pretentious putting on an act; immodest

1621. preternatural: beyond of different from what

is natural; inexplicable; extraordinary; abnormal.

1622. prevaricate: to depart from or evade thetruth.

1623. prevaricate: to stray from truth; to

equivocate.

1624. prima facie: at first view.

1625. prink: to primp.

1626. privation: the state of being deprived of

something.

1627. probity: complete and confirmed integrity.

1628. probity: honesty; uprightness.

1629. proclivity: a natural inclination.

1630. proclivity: a natural inclination.1631. Procrastinate put off and delay

1632. Procrastination postponing, delaying

1633. procrastination: the act or habit of delaying

doing something.

1634. Profane unholy; wicked

1635. Proficiency competence, skill

1636. profligate: dissipated; dissolute.

1637. Profundity depth (of ideas etc.)

1638. profuse: plentiful; copious.

1639. Proliferated increased, flourished

1640. Prolific producing a lot

1641. prolix: unnecessarily long.

1642. prolix: wordy.

1643. Promethean: of or pertaining to

Prometheus; also, boldly original.

1644. Promulgated spread, encouraged

1645. pronunciamento: a proclamation; apronouncement.

1646. propinquity: nearness.

1647. propinquity: nearness.

1648. propitiate: to appease; to conciliate.

1649. propitious: presenting favorable

circumstances.

1650. propitious: presenting favorable

circumstances.

1651. proponent: an advocate.

1652. propound: put forward; to propose.

1653. propound: to put forward for consideration1654. Prosaic dull, mundane

1655. Prosaic ordinary, banal

1656. proscribe: to forbid; to prohibit.

1657. proselytize: to convert (someone) to

another religion, belief, etc.

1658. Protagonist main character in a book, play,

film etc.

1659. protean: readily assuming different shapes

or forms.

1660. protean: readily assuming different shapes

1661. Protg someone who is under theprotection or guidance of a mentor

1662. provenance: origin; source.

1663. provenance: origin; source.

1664. provender: food or provisions.

1665. Provocative stimulating, provoking

something

1666. Proximity closeness

1667. Prudent wise, cautious

1668. Prudent wise; cautious

1669. Pseudonym false name

1670. puckish: whimsical; mischievous; impish.1671. puerile: displaying a lack of maturity.

1672. puerile: juvenile; childish.

1673. pugilist: a boxer.

1674. pugilist: a boxer.

1675. Pugnacious aggressive, belligerent

1676. pugnacious: combative; quarrelsome.

1677. pugnacious: inclined to fighting.

1678. puissant: powerful.


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1679. puissant: powerful.

1680. pukka: authentic; genuine; also, first-class.

1681. pulchritude: beauty.

1682. pule: to whimpe

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