Spelling Bee Words 2013

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Spelling Bee Word List

Below are the 1000 words that will be used in the spelling bee. The words are accompanied with their

definition. The following link was used to put together the list.

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When you click on the link the definitions and example sentences are displayed. .If you click on the wordfurther information on it is shown, including pronunciation, synonyms, and different meanings.

1. abase cause to feel shame; hurt the pride of2. abet assist or encourage, usually in some wrongdoing3. abeyance temporary cessation or suspension4. abjure formally reject or disavow a formerly held belief, usually under pressure5. abstemious marked by temperance in indulgence6. abut lie adjacent to another or share a boundary7. abysmal resembling an abyss in depth; so deep as to be unmeasurable8. accede yield to another's wish or opinion9. accentuate to stress, single out as important10.accolade a tangible symbol signifying approval or distinction11.accord concurrence of opinion12.acme the highest level or degree attainable; the highest stage of development13.acquiesce to agree or express agreement14.acrimony a rough and bitter manner15.actuate give an incentive for action16.adage a condensed but memorable saying embodying some important fact of experience that is taken as true

by many people

17.adjure command solemnly18.admonish take to task19.adulation servile flattery; exaggerated and hypocritical praise20.adulterate corrupt, debase, or make impure by adding a foreign or inferior substance; often by replacing

valuable ingredients with inferior ones

21.adventitious associated by chance and not an integral part22.adverse contrary to your interests or welfare23.advert make reference to24.

advocate a person who pleads for a cause or propounds an idea

25.affable diffusing warmth and friendliness26.affect have an effect upon27.afflict cause physical pain or suffering in28.aggrieve infringe on the rights of29.aide someone who acts as assistant30.alacrity liveliness and eagerness31.alcove a small recess opening off a larger room32.allay lessen the intensity of or calm33.allege report or maintain34.amalgamate to bring or combine together or with something else
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35.ambrosia (classical mythology) the food and drink of the gods; mortals who ate it became immortal36.amenable disposed or willing to comply37.amicable characterized by friendship and good will38.animus a feeling of ill will arousing active hostility39.anodyne capable of relieving pain40.anthropomorphic suggesting human characteristics for animals or inanimate things41.aphorism a short pithy instructive saying42.apocryphal being of questionable authenticity43.apologist a person who argues to defend or justify some policy or institution44.apostate not faithful to religion or party or cause45.apotheosis model of excellence or perfection of a kind; one having no equal46.apparent clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment47.appeal be attractive to48.appease cause to be more favorably inclined; gain the good will of49.append add to the very end50.appoint assign a duty, responsibility or obligation to51.apposite being of striking appropriateness and pertinence52.approach move towards53.appurtenance a supplementary component that improves capability54.apropos of an appropriate or pertinent nature55.apt (usually followed by `to') naturally disposed toward56.aquiline curved down like an eagle's beak57.arbitrary based on or subject to individual discretion or preference or sometimes impulse or caprice58.arbitrate act between parties with a view to reconciling differences59.archetype something that serves as a model or a basis for making copies60.aria an elaborate song for solo voice61.armada a large fleet62.arrogate seize and take control without authority and possibly with force; take as one's right or

possession

63.ascendancy the state that exists when one person or group has power over another64.ascertain learn or discover with certainty65.askance with suspicion or disapproval66.asperity harshness of manner67.aspersion a disparaging remark68.assail attack someone physically or emotionally69.assay make an effort or attempt70.assent to agree or express agreement71.assert to declare or affirm solemnly and formally as true72.assiduous marked by care and persistent effort73.astringent sour or bitter in taste74.asunder into parts or pieces75.atavism a reappearance of an earlier characteristic76.attitude a complex mental state involving beliefs and feelings and values and dispositions to act in certain ways77.attribute an abstraction belonging to or characteristic of an entity78.audacious disposed to venture or take risks79.augury an event that is experienced as indicating important things to come80.august profoundly honored81.auspices kindly endorsement and guidance


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82.austere severely simple83.automate make automatic or control or operate automatically84.avarice extreme greed for material wealth85.aversion a feeling of intense dislike86.avocation an auxiliary activity87.axiom (logic) a proposition that is not susceptible of proof or disproof; its truth is assumed to be self-evident88.badinage frivolous banter89.baleful deadly or sinister90.banal repeated too often; overfamiliar through overuse91.bandy discuss lightly92.bane something causing misery or death93.banter light teasing repartee94.bate moderate or restrain; lessen the force of95.bauble cheap showy jewelry or ornament on clothing96.beatific marked by utter benignity; resembling or befitting an angel or saint97.beguile influence by slyness98.beleaguer annoy persistently99.belie be in contradiction with100. bemuse cause to be confused emotionally hasta aqui hoy101. bemused perplexed by many conflicting situations or statements; filled with bewilderment102. benighted lacking enlightenment or knowledge or culture103. bent fixed in your purpose104. bequeath leave or give by will after one's death105. beseech ask for or request earnestly106. besiege harass, as with questions or requests107. bestow present108. betoken be a signal for or a symptom of109. betrothed pledged to be married110. bilious irritable as if suffering from indigestion111. blanch turn pale, as if in fear112. bland lacking stimulating characteristics; uninteresting113. blatant without any attempt at concealment; completely obvious114. blighted affected by blight; anything that mars or prevents growth or prosperity115. bluster act in an arrogant, overly self-assured, or conceited manner116. boast show off117. bolt run away; usually includes taking something or somebody along118. bouillon a clear seasoned broth119. brawn possessing muscular strength120. brooch a decorative pin worn by women121. brook a natural stream of water smaller than a river (and often a tributary of a river)122. bucolic (used with regard to idealized country life) idyllically rustic123. bullion gold or silver in bars or ingots124. bulwark a protective structure of stone or concrete; extends from shore into the water to

prevent a beach from washing away

125. burgeon grow and flourish126. burnish polish and make shiny127. buxom (of a female body) healthily plump and vigorous128. cabal a clique (often secret) that seeks power usually through intrigue


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129. cadaverous very thin especially from disease or hunger or cold130. cajole influence or urge by gentle urging, caressing, or flattering131. callous emotionally hardened132. cameo engraving or carving in low relief on a stone (as in a brooch or ring)133. campaign a race between candidates for elective office134. candid openly straightforward and direct without reserve or secretiveness135. canon a collection of books accepted as holy scripture especially the books of the Bible recognized by

any Christian church as genuine and inspired

136. cant insincere talk about religion or morals137. canto a major division of a long poem138. capitulate surrender under agreed conditions139. caprice a sudden desire140. capricious determined by chance or impulse or whim rather than by necessity or reason141. captious tending to find and call attention to faults142. cardinal (Roman Catholic Church) one of a group of more than 100 prominent bishops in the Sacred

College who advise the Pope and elect new Popes

143. careen pitching dangerously to one side144. carrion the dead and rotting body of an animal; unfit for human food145. categorical not modified or restricted by reservations146. caucus meet to select a candidate or promote a policy147. cavalier given to haughty disregard of others148. cede relinquish possession or control over149. chaff material consisting of seed coverings and small pieces of stem or leaves that have been

separated from the seeds

150. chagrin strong feelings of embarrassment151. chamber a natural or artificial enclosed space152. chary characterized by great caution and wariness153. chastise censure severely154. checkered marked by changeable fortune155. chide censure severely or angrily156. choleric characterized by anger157. circumspect heedful of potential consequences158. circumstances your overall circumstances or condition in life (including everything that happens to

you)

159. circumvent avoid or try to avoid fulfilling, answering, or performing (duties, questions, or issues)160. cite make reference to161. clad wearing or provided with clothing; sometimes used in combination162. clandestine conducted with or marked by hidden aims or methods163. clarion loud and clear164. cleave separate or cut with a tool, such as a sharp instrument165. coast the shore of a sea or ocean166. coax influence or urge by gentle urging, caressing, or flattering167. codicil a supplement to a will; a testamentary instrument intended to alter an already executed will168. cogent powerfully persuasive169. cognate having the same ancestral language170. cohere cause to form a united, orderly, and aesthetically consistent whole171. cohort a group of people having approximately the same age172. coiffure the arrangement of the hair (especially a woman's hair)


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173. collation assembling in proper numerical or logical sequence174. commiserate to feel or express sympathy or compassion175. commission a special group delegated to consider some matter176. commit perform an act, usually with a negative connotation177. compel force somebody to do something178. comport behave in a certain manner179. comprehensive broad in scope180. conceit an artistic device or effect181. concept an abstract or general idea inferred or derived from specific instances182. concern something that interests you because it is important or affects you183. concomitant an event or situation that happens at the same time as or in connection with another184. conduct direct the course of; manage or control185. confer have a conference in order to talk something over186. confluence a flowing together187. congeal become gelatinous188. conjugal of or relating to marriage or to the relationship between a wife and husband189. conjure summon into action or bring into existence, often as if by magic190. connotation an idea that is implied or suggested191. conscientious characterized by extreme care and great effort192. consecrate render holy by means of religious rites193. conservatory a schoolhouse with special facilities for fine arts194. consider deem to be195. conspicuous obvious to the eye or mind196. constant a quantity that does not vary197. constituency the body of voters who elect a representative for their area198. constitute to compose or represent: This wall forms the background of the stage setting"199. constrained lacking spontaneity; not natural200. construe make sense of; assign a meaning to201. contempt lack of respect accompanied by a feeling of intense dislike202. contend compete for something; engage in a contest; measure oneself against others203. contract a binding agreement between two or more persons that is enforceable by law204. contrive make or work out a plan for; devise205. contrived artificially formal206. contusion an injury that doesn't break the skin but results in some discoloration207. convalesce get over an illness or shock208. convention a large formal assembly209. convince make (someone) agree, understand, or realize the truth or validity of something210. corpulent excessively fat211. countermand cancel officially212. court an assembly (including one or more judges) to conduct judicial business213. cower crouch or curl up214. coy showing marked and often playful or irritating evasiveness or reluctance to make a definite or

committing statement

215. cozen cheat or trick216. crabbed annoyed and irritable217. craven lacking even the rudiments of courage; abjectly fearful218. credence the mental attitude that something is believable and should be accepted as true219. credible appearing to merit belief or acceptance


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220. credo any system of principles or beliefs221. crevice a long narrow opening222. crew the men and women who man a vehicle (ship, aircraft, etc.)223. crone an ugly evil-looking old woman224. cryptic of an obscure nature225. cupidity extreme greed for material wealth226. dais a platform raised above the surrounding level to give prominence to the person on it227. dapper marked by up-to-dateness in dress and manners228. dearth an insufficient quantity or number229. debacle a sound defeat230. debase corrupt morally or by intemperance or sensuality231. decadence the state of being degenerate in mental or moral qualities232. declivity a downward slope or bend233. decorum propriety in manners and conduct234. decree a legally binding command or decision entered on the court record (as if issued by a court or

judge)

235. deduce reason by deduction; establish by deduction236. deference a courteous expression (by word or deed) of esteem or regard237. defray bear the expenses of238. deign do something that one considers to be below one's dignity239. delicacy the quality of being beautiful and delicate in appearance240. delve turn up, loosen, or remove earth241. demonstrable capable of being demonstrated or proved242. demoralize lower someone's spirits; make downhearted243. denouement the outcome of a complex sequence of events244. dense permitting little if any light to pass through because of denseness of matter245. depose force to leave (an office)246. deprave corrupt morally or by intemperance or sensuality247. depredation (usually plural) a destructive action248. derelict in deplorable condition249. derived formed or developed from something else; not original250. descry catch sight of251. despair a state in which all hope is lost or absent252. despoil destroy and strip of its possession253. device an instrumentality invented for a particular purpose254. devolve grow worse255. diadem an ornamental jeweled headdress signifying sovereignty256. dictum an authoritative declaration257. didactic instructive (especially excessively)258. diffidence lack of self-confidence259. diffident lacking self-confidence260. dilettante showing frivolous or superficial interest; amateurish261. dingy thickly covered with ingrained dirt or soot262. dint interchangeable with `means' in the expression `by means of'263. disaffected discontented as toward authority264. disapprobation an expression of strong disapproval; pronouncing as wrong or morally culpable265. disconcert cause to lose one's composure266. disconsolate sad beyond comforting; incapable of being consoled


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267. discreet marked by prudence or modesty and wise self-restraint268. discretionary (especially of funds) not earmarked; available for use as needed269. discriminating showing or indicating careful judgment and discernment especially in matters of taste270. discursive (of e.g. speech and writing) tending to depart from the main point or cover a wide

range of subjects

271. disembark go ashore272. disgorge cause or allow (a solid substance) to flow or run out or over273. dispassionate unaffected by strong emotion or prejudice274. dispatch send away towards a designated goal275. disport occupy in an agreeable, entertaining or pleasant fashion276. disposition your usual mood277. disquisition an elaborate analytical or explanatory essay or discussion278. dissemble make believe with the intent to deceive279. dissimulate hide (feelings) from other people280. distend swell from or as if from internal pressure281. distinction a discrimination between things as different and distinct282. diversified having variety of character or form or components; or having increased variety283. divulge make known to the public information that was previously known only to a few people or that

was meant to be kept a secret

284. docile easily handled or managed285. dogged stubbornly unyielding286. doggerel a comic verse of irregular measure287. dormer a gabled extension built out from a sloping roof to accommodate a vertical window288. dotage mental infirmity as a consequence of old age; sometimes shown by foolish infatuations289. dote shower with love; show excessive affection for290. dregs sediment that has settled at the bottom of a liquid291. dulcet pleasing to the ear292. dutiful willingly obedient out of a sense of duty and respect293. dwell think moodily or anxiously about something294. dyspeptic irritable as if suffering from indigestion295. earnest characterized by a firm and humorless belief in the validity of your opinions296. ebb fall away or decline297. edict a formal or authoritative proclamation298. edifice a structure that has a roof and walls and stands more or less permanently in one place299. effervescence the property of giving off bubbles300. effete marked by excessive self-indulgence and moral decay301. effluvium a foul-smelling outflow or vapor (especially a gaseous waste)302. effulgence the quality of being bright and sending out rays of light303. egregious conspicuously and outrageously bad or reprehensible304. elaborate marked by complexity and richness of detail305. ellipsis omission or suppression of parts of words or sentences306. elude escape, either physically or mentally307. elysian being of such surpassing excellence as to suggest inspiration by the gods308. emblazon decorate with heraldic arms309. emboss raise in a relief310. embroil force into some kind of situation, condition, or course of action311. emend make improvements or corrections to312. emetic a medicine that induces nausea and vomiting


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313. emolument compensation received by virtue of holding an office or having employment (usually inthe form of wages or fees)

314. enamor attract; cause to be enamored315. enclave an enclosed territory that is culturally distinct from the foreign territory that surrounds it316. encroachment entry to another's property without right or permission317. encumber hold back318. endemic of or relating to a disease (or anything resembling a disease) constantly present to

greater or lesser extent in a particular locality

319. endow furnish with an endowment320. endue give qualities or abilities to321. enduring unceasing322. enervate weaken mentally or morally323. engage consume all of one's attention or time324. enigma something that baffles understanding and cannot be explained325. enjoin give instructions to or direct somebody to do something with authority326. enrapture hold spellbound327. ensconce fix firmly328. ensue issue or terminate (in a specified way, state, etc.); end329. entertain provide entertainment for330. entomology the branch of zoology that studies insects331. entreat ask for or request earnestly332. equable not varying333. erode become ground down or deteriorate334. errant straying from the right course or from accepted standards335. erstwhile belonging to some prior time336. eschew avoid and stay away from deliberately; stay clear of337. espouse choose and follow; as of theories, ideas, policies, strategies or plans338. establish set up or found339. esteem the condition of being honored (esteemed or respected or well regarded)340. estrange arouse hostility or indifference in where there had formerly been love, affection, or

friendliness

341. eugenic pertaining to or causing improvement in the offspring produced342. euphony any agreeable (pleasing and harmonious) sounds343. evanescent tending to vanish like vapor344. evident clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment345. exalt praise, glorify, or honor346. exasperate exasperate or irritate347. excise remove by cutting348. execrable unequivocally detestable349. execrate curse or declare to be evil or anathema or threaten with divine punishment350. exegesis an explanation or critical interpretation (especially of the Bible)351. exert make a great effort at a mental or physical task352. exertion use of physical or mental energy; hard work353. exigency a pressing or urgent situation354. exorbitant greatly exceeding bounds of reason or moderation355. expatiate add details, as to an account or idea; clarify the meaning of and discourse in a learned

way, usually in writing

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357. explicate elaborate, as of theories and hypotheses358. exploit draw from; make good use of359. exploitation an act that exploits or victimizes someone (treats them unfairly)360. expostulation the act of expressing earnest opposition or protest361. extenuate lessen or to try to lessen the seriousness or extent of362. extol praise, glorify, or honor363. extort obtain by coercion or intimidation364. extravagant recklessly wasteful365. facile arrived at without due care or effort; lacking depth366. faction a dissenting clique367. factious dissenting (especially dissenting with the majority opinion)368. factitious not produced by natural forces369. fad an interest followed with exaggerated zeal370. fallow undeveloped but potentially useful371. fancy imagine; conceive of; see in one's mind372. fanfare a gaudy outward display373. fare proceed or get along374. fathom come to understand375. fatuous devoid of intelligence376. fawning attempting to win favor by flattery377. felicitous exhibiting an agreeably appropriate manner or style378. fervent characterized by intense emotion379. fiasco a sudden and violent collapse380. filch make off with belongings of others381. financial involving financial matters382. firebrand someone who deliberately foments trouble383. fissure a long narrow depression in a surface384. fitful occurring in spells and often abruptly385. flag emblem usually consisting of a rectangular piece of cloth of distinctive design386. flail move like a flail; thresh about387. flair a natural talent388. flay strip the skin off389. flotilla a fleet of small craft390. flourish grow vigorously391. foil hinder or prevent (the efforts, plans, or desires) of392. foist to force onto another393. foolhardy marked by defiant disregard for danger or consequences394. ford cross a river where it's shallow395. forebear a person from whom you are descended396. foreboding a feeling of evil to come397. formal characteristic of or befitting a person in authority398. forsake leave someone who needs or counts on you; leave in the lurch399. fortitude strength of mind that enables one to endure adversity with courage400. foster promote the growth of401. fracas noisy quarrel402. fractious easily irritated or annoyed403. fraught filled with or attended with404. fray a noisy fight


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405. fresco a mural done with watercolors on wet plaster406. frieze an architectural ornament consisting of a horizontal sculptured band between the architrave

and the cornice

407. frontier a wilderness at the edge of a settled area of a country408. fructify become productive or fruitful409. frustrate hinder or prevent (the efforts, plans, or desires) of410. fulminate criticize severely411. functionary a worker who holds or is invested with an office412. furnish provide or equip with furniture413. gadfly a persistently annoying person414. gainsay take exception to415. gale a strong wind moving 45-90 knots; force 7 to 10 on Beaufort scale416. garble make false by mutilation or addition; as of a message or story417. garish tastelessly showy418. gaunt very thin especially from disease or hunger or cold419. gawk look with amazement; look stupidly420. generate bring into existence421. genesis a coming into being422. gentility elegance by virtue of fineness of manner and expression423. gentry the most powerful members of a society424. gestate have the idea for425. gibe laugh at with contempt and derision426. gird prepare oneself for a military confrontation427. gist the central meaning or theme of a speech or literary work428. glib having only superficial plausibility429. glower look angry or sullen, wrinkle one's forehead, as if to signal disapproval430. gouge obtain by coercion or intimidation431. granary a storehouse for threshed grain or animal feed432. grandiloquent lofty in style433. grant allow to have434. grapple come to terms with435. gratis costing nothing436. gravity (physics) the force of attraction between all masses in the universe; especially the attraction of

the earth's mass for bodies near its surface

437. gripe complain438. grisly shockingly repellent; inspiring horror439. grove a small growth of trees without underbrush440. grovel show submission or fear441. grudging petty or reluctant in giving or spending442. gruel a thin porridge (usually oatmeal or cornmeal)443. gusto vigorous and enthusiastic enjoyment444. gusty blowing in puffs or short intermittent blasts445. hackneyed repeated too often; overfamiliar through overuse446. haggle wrangle (over a price, terms of an agreement, etc.)447. halcyon idyllically calm and peaceful; suggesting happy tranquility448. hale exhibiting or restored to vigorous good health449. halting fragmentary or halting from emotional strain450. harrowing extremely painful


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451. harry annoy continually or chronically452. headlong in a hasty and foolhardy manner453. heed pay close attention to; give heed to454. herculean displaying superhuman strength or power455. hermitage the abode of a hermit456. hew make or shape as with an axe457. heyday the period of greatest prosperity or productivity458. hireling a person who works only for money459. hoary ancient460. homespun characteristic of country life461. homily a sermon on a moral or religious topic462. hoodwink influence by slyness463. horde a moving crowd464. hubbub loud confused noise from many sources465. humble marked by meekness or modesty; not arrogant or prideful466. humiliate cause to feel shame; hurt the pride of467. hummock a small natural hill468. hurtle move with or as if with a rushing sound469. husbandry the practice of cultivating the land or raising stock470. iconoclast someone who attacks cherished ideas or traditional institutions471. ideology an orientation that characterizes the thinking of a group or nation472. idiosyncrasy a behavioral attribute that is distinctive and peculiar to an individual473. ignominious (used of conduct or character) deserving or bringing disgrace or shame474. ignominy a state of dishonor475. illustrious widely known and esteemed476. imbibe take in liquids477. immure lock up or confine, in or as in a jail478. immutable not subject or susceptible to change or variation in form or quality or nature479. impart transmit (knowledge or skills)480. impel cause to move forward with force481. impertinent improperly forward or bold482. imperturbable not easily perturbed or excited or upset; marked by extreme calm and composure483. impetus a force that moves something along484. impiety unrighteousness by virtue of lacking respect for a god485. implacable incapable of being placated486. impolitic not politic487. importunate expressing earnest entreaty488. imposed set forth authoritatively as obligatory489. imposing impressive in appearance490. imposition an uncalled-for burden491. imposture pretending to be another person492. improvident not provident; not providing for the future493. incandescent characterized by ardent emotion or intensity or brilliance494. incidental not of prime or central importance495. incipient only partly in existence; imperfectly formed496. incisive having or demonstrating ability to recognize or draw fine distinctions497. inclement (of weather or climate) severe498. inclined at an angle to the horizontal or vertical position


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499. inclusive including much or everything; and especially including stated limits500. incongruity the quality of disagreeing; being unsuitable and inappropriate501. inconsequential lacking worth or importance502. incorrigible impervious to correction by punishment503. inculcate teach and impress by frequent repetitions or admonitions504. indemnify make amends for; pay compensation for505. indication something that serves to indicate or suggest506. indite produce a literary work507. infallible incapable of failure or error508. infest occupy in large numbers or live on a host509. inflammatory arousing to action or rebellion510. ingrained (used especially of ideas or principles) deeply rooted; firmly fixed or held511. ingratiate gain favor with somebody by deliberate efforts512. inimical not friendly513. inimitable defying imitation; matchless514. iniquitous characterized by iniquity; wicked because it is believed to be a sin515. innate not established by conditioning or learning516. inscrutable of an obscure nature517. insensate devoid of feeling and consciousness and animation518. insinuate give to understand519. insist be emphatic or resolute and refuse to budge520. inspire serve as the inciting cause of521. instance an occurrence of something522. institute set up or lay the groundwork for523. insurgent in opposition to a civil authority or government524. intend have in mind as a purpose525. interdict command against526. interminable tiresomely long; seemingly without end527. interpolate insert words into texts, often falsifying it thereby528. intimate marked by close acquaintance, association, or familiarity529. intrepid invulnerable to fear or intimidation530. intrigue cause to be interested or curious531. inured made tough by habitual exposure532. invective abusive or venomous language used to express blame or censure or bitter deep-seated

ill will

533. invidious containing or implying a slight or showing prejudice534. invocation the act of appealing for help535. irksome so lacking in interest as to cause mental weariness536. irresolute uncertain how to act or proceed537. issue some situation or event that is thought about538. jet an airplane powered by one or more jet engines539. jibe be compatible, similar or consistent; coincide in their characteristics540. jocund full of or showing high-spirited merriment541. junket a trip taken by an official at public expense542. justify show to be reasonable or provide adequate ground for543. keen having or demonstrating ability to recognize or draw fine distinctions544. kindle catch fire545. knack a special way of doing something


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546. knight originally a person of noble birth trained to arms and chivalry; today in Great Britain a personhonored by the sovereign for personal merit

547. knoll a small natural hill548. labor any piece of work that is undertaken or attempted549. laggard someone who takes more time than necessary; someone who lags behind550. lancet a surgical knife with a pointed double-edged blade; used for punctures and small

incisions

551. languid lacking spirit or liveliness552. larder a small storeroom for storing foods or wines553. largesse liberality in bestowing gifts; extremely liberal and generous of spirit554. latitude freedom from normal restraints in conduct555. league an association of sports teams that organizes matches for its members556. level a relative position or degree of value in a graded group557. levity a manner lacking seriousness558. liberal having political or social views favoring reform and progress559. libertine a dissolute person; usually a man who is morally unrestrained560. libretto the words of an opera or musical play561. lineament the characteristic parts of a person's face: eyes and nose and mouth and chin562. livelihood the financial means whereby one lives563. loath (usually followed by `to') strongly opposed564. lode a deposit of valuable ore occurring within definite boundaries separating it from surrounding

rocks

565. lofty of imposing height; especially standing out above others566. loquacious full of trivial conversation567. lout an awkward stupid person568. luminary a celebrity who is an inspiration to others569. luxuriant produced or growing in extreme abundance570. machination a crafty and involved plot to achieve your (usually sinister) ends571. madrigal an unaccompanied partsong for 2 or 3 voices; follows a strict poetic form572. magisterial offensively self-assured or given to exercising usually unwarranted power573. majority (elections) more than half of the votes574. makeshift done or made using whatever is available575. malaise physical discomfort (as mild sickness or depression)576. malcontent a person who is discontented or disgusted577. malevolent having or exerting a malignant influence578. malice feeling a need to see others suffer579. malleable easily influenced580. manifest reveal its presence or make an appearance581. manifestation a clear appearance582. mannered having unnatural mannerisms583. manumit free from slavery or servitude584. maraud raid and rove in search of booty585. masticate chew (food); to bite and grind with the teeth586. maul injure badly by beating587. maxim a saying that is widely accepted on its own merits588. meander to move or cause to move in a sinuous, spiral, or circular course589. mendicant a pauper who lives by begging590. mercurial liable to sudden unpredictable change


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591. merit any admirable quality or attribute592. mettle the courage to carry on593. microcosm a miniature model of something594. mien dignified manner or conduct595. mincing affectedly dainty or refined596. minute infinitely or immeasurably small597. misanthrope someone who dislikes people in general598. miserly (used of persons or behavior) characterized by or indicative of lack of generosity599. mite a slight but appreciable amount600. mode how something is done or how it happens601. modest not large but sufficient in size or amount602. modicum a small or moderate or token amount603. monetary relating to or involving money604. moot of no legal significance (as having been previously decided)605. morbid suggesting the horror of death and decay606. mordant harshly ironic or sinister607. moribund not growing or changing; without force or vitality608. mortify cause to feel shame; hurt the pride of609. mote (nontechnical usage) a tiny piece of anything610. mountebank a flamboyant deceiver; one who attracts customers with tricks or jokes611. multitude a large indefinite number612. mundane found in the ordinary course of events613. munificent very generous614. muse reflect deeply on a subject615. muster gather or bring together616. natty marked by up-to-dateness in dress and manners617. nettle cause annoyance in; disturb, especially by minor irritations618. nexus a connected series or group619. nicety conformity with some esthetic standard of correctness or propriety620. nihilist someone who rejects all theories of morality or religious belief621. nominal insignificantly small; a matter of form only (`tokenish' is informal)622. nonentity a person of no influence623. nonplus be a mystery or bewildering to624. nostrum patent medicine whose efficacy is questionable625. notion a general inclusive concept626. notwithstanding despite anything to the contrary (usually following a concession)627. novel an extended fictional work in prose; usually in the form of a story628. nuance a subtle difference in meaning or opinion or attitude629. obdurate stubbornly persistent in wrongdoing630. objective the goal intended to be attained (and which is believed to be attainable)631. obloquy a false accusation of an offense or a malicious misrepresentation of someone's words

or actions

632. obtain come into possession of633. obtrude thrust oneself in as if by force634. obtuse lacking in insight or discernment635. obviate do away with636. odium state of disgrace resulting from detestable behavior637. ominous threatening or foreshadowing evil or tragic developments


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638. omniscient infinitely wise639. onset the beginning or early stages640. oppress come down on or keep down by unjust use of one's authority641. oratorio a musical composition for voices and orchestra based on a religious text642. ordain invest with ministerial or priestly authority643. ornate marked by elaborate rhetoric and elaborated with decorative details644. ostensible appearing as such but not necessarily so645. outskirts outlying areas (as of a city or town)646. overbearing having or showing arrogant superiority to and disdain of those one views as unworthy647. overweening unrestrained, especially with regard to feelings648. pacifist opposed to war649. pacify cause to be more favorably inclined; gain the good will of650. palatable acceptable to the taste or mind651. palatial suitable for or like a palace652. pall a sudden numbing dread653. palliate lessen or to try to lessen the seriousness or extent of654. pallid lacking in vitality or interest or effectiveness655. palpitate beat rapidly656. parable a short moral story (often with animal characters)657. paraphernalia equipment consisting of miscellaneous articles needed for a particular operation or

sport etc.

658. parity functional equality659. parochial narrowly restricted in outlook or scope660. parry avoid or try to avoid fulfilling, answering, or performing (duties, questions, or issues)661. parsimonious excessively unwilling to spend662. partial being or affecting only a part; not total663. partiality a predisposition to like something664. partisan devoted to a cause or party665. passage a section of text; particularly a section of medium length666. passe out of fashion667. pastoral (used with regard to idealized country life) idyllically rustic668. pathological caused by or evidencing a mentally disturbed condition669. patrician belonging to or characteristic of the nobility or aristocracy670. patronize treat condescendingly671. pedagogue someone who educates young people672. pedantic marked by a narrow focus on or display of learning especially its trivial aspects673. pellucid (of language) transparently clear; easily understandable674. penchant a strong liking675. pendulous having branches or flower heads that bend downward676. peon a laborer who is obliged to do menial work677. peremptory not allowing contradiction or refusal678. perfidious tending to betray; especially having a treacherous character as attributed to the

Carthaginians by the Romans

679. perish pass from physical life and lose all bodily attributes and functions necessary to sustain life680. permeate spread or diffuse through681. peroration a flowery and highly rhetorical oration682. perpetrate perform an act, usually with a negative connotation683. perpetual continuing forever or indefinitely


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684. persist continue to exist685. perspicuous (of language) transparently clear; easily understandable686. pert characterized by a lightly pert and exuberant quality687. pertinacious stubbornly unyielding688. pervade spread or diffuse through689. petulant easily irritated or annoyed690. philology the humanistic study of language and literature691. philosophical of or relating to philosophy or philosophers692. phlegmatic showing little emotion693. pilfer make off with belongings of others694. pillage steal goods; take as spoils695. pinion bind the arms of696. pious having or showing or expressing reverence for a deity697. pique a sudden outburst of anger698. pithy concise and full of meaning699. placate cause to be more favorably inclined; gain the good will of700. platitude a trite or obvious remark701. plead enter a plea, as in courts of law702. plenitude a full supply703. plumb examine thoroughly and in great depth704. plus the arithmetic operation of summing; calculating the sum of two or more numbers705. podium a platform raised above the surrounding level to give prominence to the person on it706. poignancy a quality that arouses emotions (especially pity or sorrow)707. polemic a controversy (especially over a belief or dogma)708. polemical of or involving dispute or controversy709. policy a plan of action adopted by an individual or social group710. polity a politically organized unit711. pomp cheap or pretentious or vain display712. pontifical denoting or governed by or relating to a bishop or bishops713. postulate maintain or assert714. practice a customary way of operation or behavior715. practitioner someone who practices a learned profession716. prattle speak (about unimportant matters) rapidly and incessantly717. precept rule of personal conduct718. precision the quality of being reproducible in amount or performance719. predecessor one who precedes you in time (as in holding a position or office)720. preen dress or groom with elaborate care721. premise a statement that is assumed to be true and from which a conclusion can be drawn722. preternatural surpassing the ordinary or normal723. procedural of or relating to procedure724. proceeding (law) the institution of a sequence of steps by which legal judgments are invoked725. proceeds the income or profit arising from such transactions as the sale of land or other property726. proclivity a natural inclination727. prognosticate make a prediction about; tell in advance728. project a planned undertaking729. projection a prediction made by extrapolating from past observations730. proletarian a member of the working class (not necessarily employed)731. promiscuous not selective of a single class or person


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732. propensity an inclination to do something733. property a basic or essential attribute shared by all members of a class734. propitiate make peace with735. propitious presenting favorable circumstances; likely to result in or show signs of success736. propriety correct or appropriate behavior737. prospective of or concerned with or related to the future738. provender food for domestic livestock739. provoke provide the needed stimulus for740. prowess a superior skill that you can learn by study and practice and observation741. proxy a person authorized to act for another742. prude a person excessively concerned about propriety and decorum743. pucker to gather something into small wrinkles or folds744. puissant powerful745. pummel strike, usually with the fist746. pundit someone who has been admitted to membership in a scholarly field747. purport have the often specious appearance of being, intending, or claiming748. purse a sum of money spoken of as the contents of a money purse749. purvey supply with provisions750. pusillanimous lacking in courage and manly strength and resolution; contemptibly fearful751. quaff to swallow hurriedly or greedily or in one draught752. quagmire a soft wet area of low-lying land that sinks underfoot753. quail draw back, as with fear or pain754. querulous habitually complaining755. quip make jokes or quips756. rail complain bitterly757. raiment especially fine or decorative clothing758. rakish marked by a carefree unconventionality or disreputableness759. ramify have or develop complicating consequences760. rampart an embankment built around a space for defensive purposes761. rancor a feeling of deep and bitter anger and ill-will762. range a variety of different things or activities763. ranging wandering freely764. rankle gnaw into; make resentful or angry765. rapt feeling great rapture or delight766. rarefied of high moral or intellectual value; elevated in nature or style767. ratify approve and express assent, responsibility, or obligation768. rationalism the doctrine that reason is the right basis for regulating conduct769. rave praise enthusiastically770. ravel disentangle771. reactionary extremely conservative772. readjustment the act of adjusting again (to changed circumstances)773. rebuke an act or expression of criticism and censure774. rebus a puzzle where you decode a message consisting of pictures representing syllables and words775. recondite difficult to penetrate; incomprehensible to one of ordinary understanding or knowledge776. recourse something or someone turned to for assistance or security777. recovering returning to health after illness or debility778. redolent serving to bring to mind779. redoubtable worthy of respect or honor


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780. refectory a communal dining-hall (usually in a monastery)781. reflect show an image of782. refractory stubbornly resistant to authority or control783. rejoinder a quick reply to a question or remark (especially a witty or critical one)784. remission an abatement in intensity or degree (as in the manifestations of a disease)785. rend tear or be torn violently786. render give an interpretation or rendition of787. renegade someone who rebels and becomes an outlaw788. repast the food served and eaten at one time789. repeal cancel officially790. repine express discontent791. reprise repeat an earlier theme of a composition792. reprobation severe disapproval793. resonant characterized by resonance794. resource available source of wealth; a new or reserve supply that can be drawn upon when

needed

795. restrained not showy or obtrusive796. retainer a person working in the service of another (especially in the household)797. retentive good at remembering798. reticent temperamentally disinclined to talk799. retinue the group following and attending to some important person800. retiring not arrogant or presuming801. retort a quick reply to a question or remark (especially a witty or critical one)802. retrench tighten one's belt; use resources carefully803. revelry unrestrained merrymaking804. reverie an abstracted state of absorption805. revulsion intense aversion806. rhetoric using language effectively to please or persuade807. rider a traveler who actively rides an animal (as a horse or camel)808. rile cause annoyance in; disturb, especially by minor irritations809. ripple stir up (water) so as to form ripples810. rococo having excessive asymmetrical ornamentation811. roil be agitated

i. roseate of something having a dusty purplish pink color812. rout an overwhelming defeat813. rubric category name814. rudiment the elementary stages of any subject (usually plural)815. ruse a deceptive maneuver (especially to avoid capture)816. salient having a quality that thrusts itself into attention817. sanction give authority or permission to818. sate fill to satisfaction819. satire witty language used to convey insults or scorn820. saturnine bitter or scornful821. savant someone who has been admitted to membership in a scholarly field822. scabbard a sheath for a sword or dagger or bayonet823. scale relative magnitude824. scarce deficient in quantity or number compared with the demand825. scheme an elaborate and systematic plan of action


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826. scintilla a tiny or scarcely detectable amount827. scrupulous having scruples; arising from a sense of right and wrong; principled828. scrutinize to look at critically or searchingly, or in minute detail829. sedulous marked by care and persistent effort830. seemly according with custom or propriety831. seethe be in an agitated emotional state832. semblance an outward or token appearance or form that is deliberately misleading833. sententious abounding in or given to pompous or aphoristic moralizing834. sentient endowed with feeling and unstructured consciousness835. sentinel a person employed to keep watch for some anticipated event836. sextant a measuring instrument for measuring the angular distance between celestial objects;

resembles an octant

837. sherbet a frozen dessert made primarily of fruit juice and sugar, but also containing milk or egg-white orgelatin

838. siege the action of an armed force that surrounds a fortified place and isolates it while continuing toattack

839. simper smile affectedly or derisively840. sinecure an office that involves minimal duties841. sinuous curved or curving in and out842. skill an ability that has been acquired by training843. skittish unpredictably excitable (especially of horses)844. slay kill intentionally and with premeditation845. sleight adroitness in using the hands846. slew (often followed by `of') a large number or amount or extent847. sluice pour as if from a sluice848. smattering a small number or amount849. sob weep convulsively850. sonorous full and loud and deep851. spangle adornment consisting of a small piece of shiny material used to decorate clothing852. spat a quarrel about petty points853. spate (often followed by `of') a large number or amount or extent854. specious plausible but false855. spectral resembling or characteristic of a phantom856. squalor sordid dirtiness857. squeamish excessively fastidious and easily disgusted858. staid characterized by dignity and propriety859. stake a strong wooden or metal post with a point at one end so it can be driven into the ground860. stanch stop the flow of a liquid861. steep having a sharp inclination862. stentorian used of the voice863. stilted artificially formal864. stint an unbroken period of time during which you do something865. stipulate specify as a condition or requirement in a contract or agreement; make an express

demand or provision in an agreement

866. stock the capital raised by a corporation through the issue of shares entitling holders to an ownershipinterest (equity)

867. straight successive (without a break)868. stratum people having the same social, economic, or educational status


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869. striate mark with striate or striations870. stricture severe criticism871. stultify deprive of strength or efficiency; make useless or worthless872. stump cause to be perplexed or confounded873. stupendous so great in size or force or extent as to elicit awe874. suavity the quality of being bland and gracious or ingratiating in manner875. subaltern inferior in rank or status876. subjugatee make subservient; force to submit or subdue877. sublimate direct energy or urges into useful activities878. sublime of high moral or intellectual value; elevated in nature or style879. subside wear off or die down880. substantial having substance or capable of being treated as fact; not imaginary881. succor assistance in time of difficulty882. suffrage a legal right guaranteed by the 15th amendment to the US Constitution; guaranteed to

women by the 19th amendment

883. sully make dirty or spotty, as by exposure to air; also used metaphorically884. sultry characterized by oppressive heat and humidity885. superannuated too old to be useful886. supercilious having or showing arrogant superiority to and disdain of those one views as unworthy887. suppliant humbly entreating888. surly inclined to anger or bad feelings with overtones of menace889. surreptitious marked by quiet and caution and secrecy; taking pains to avoid being observed890. suspended (of undissolved particles in a fluid) supported or kept from sinking or falling by

buoyancy and without apparent attachment

891. swerve an erratic deflection from an intended course892. sybarite a person addicted to luxury and pleasures of the senses893. sycophant a person who tries to please someone in order to gain a personal advantage894. syllogism deductive reasoning in which a conclusion is derived from two premises895. symmetry balance among the parts of something896. tarry leave slowly and hesitantly897. tawdry tastelessly showy898. teem be teeming, be abuzz899. temper a characteristic (habitual or relatively temporary) state of feeling900. temporize draw out a discussion or process in order to gain time901. tenable based on sound reasoning or evidence902. tenacious stubbornly unyielding903. territory the geographical area under the jurisdiction of a sovereign state904. testator a person who makes a will905. theory a well-substantiated explanation of some aspect of the natural world; an organized system of

accepted knowledge that applies in a variety of circumstances to explain a specific set of phenomena

906. thrall the state of being under the control of another person907. threadbare having the nap worn away so that the threads show through908. throng press tightly together or cram909. tide the periodic rise and fall of the sea level under the gravitational pull of the moon910. toil work hard911. tour a journey or route all the way around a particular place or area912. tout advertize in strongly positive terms913. tract a system of body parts that together serve some particular purpose


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914. traduce speak unfavorably about915. trappings (usually plural) accessory wearing apparel916. tread a step in walking or running917. trenchant having keenness and forcefulness and penetration in thought, expression, or intellect918. tribunal an assembly (including one or more judges) to conduct judicial business919. trite repeated too often; overfamiliar through overuse920. triumvirate a group of three men responsible for public administration or civil authority921. troth a solemn pledge of fidelity922. turbid (of liquids) clouded as with sediment923. tureen large deep serving dish with a cover; for serving soups and stews924. turgid ostentatiously lofty in style925. tutelage attention and management implying responsibility for safety926. tyro someone new to a field or activity927. ulterior lying beyond what is openly revealed or avowed (especially being kept in the background or

deliberately concealed)

928. unaffected free of artificiality; sincere and genuine929. unanimity everyone being of one mind930. unassuming not arrogant or presuming931. unconscionable greatly exceeding bounds of reason or moderation932. uncouth lacking refinement or cultivation or taste933. unction excessive but superficial compliments given with affected charm934. undertake enter upon an activity or enterprise935. undertaking any piece of work that is undertaken or attempted936. unexceptionable completely acceptable; not open to exception or reproach937. unfaltering marked by firm determination or resolution; not shakable938. ungainly lacking grace in movement or posture939. unimpeachable beyond doubt or reproach940. unmitigated not diminished or moderated in intensity or severity; sometimes used as an intensifier941. unseemly not in keeping with accepted standards of what is right or proper in polite society942. untoward not in keeping with accepted standards of what is right or proper in polite society943. unwonted out of the ordinary944. upbraid express criticism towards945. upshot a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon946. urbane showing a high degree of refinement and the assurance that comes from wide social experience947. usurp seize and take control without authority and possibly with force; take as one's right or

possession

948. utter without qualification; used informally as (often pejorative) intensifiers949. vacate leave behind empty; move out of950. vagary an unexpected and inexplicable change in something (in a situation or a person's behavior, etc.)951. vain unproductive of success952. vapid lacking significance or liveliness or spirit or zest953. vassal a person holding a fief; a person who owes allegiance and service to a feudal lord954. vat a large open vessel for holding or storing liquids955. venerable impressive by reason of age956. venerate regard with feelings of respect and reverence; consider hallowed or exalted or be in

awe of

957. venial easily excused or forgiven958. venture proceed somewhere despite the risk of possible dangers


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959. veracious precisely accurate960. veritable often used as intensifiers961. vestige an indication that something has been present962. vestment gown (especially ceremonial garments) worn by the clergy963. vex cause annoyance in; disturb, especially by minor irritations964. vilify spread negative information about965. vintner someone who makes wine966. virtuoso someone who is dazzlingly skilled in any field967. visage the human face (`kisser' and smiler' and mug' are informal terms for `face' and `phiz' is British)968. viscid having the sticky properties of an adhesive969. viscous having the sticky properties of an adhesive970. vitiate make imperfect971. vociferous conspicuously and offensively loud; given to vehement outcry972. voluble marked by a ready flow of speech973. waffle pause or hold back in uncertainty or unwillingness974. waive do without or cease to hold or adhere to975. wander to move or cause to move in a sinuous, spiral, or circular course976. wanton occurring without motivation or provocation977. warble sing or play with trills, alternating with the half note above or below978. warrant show to be reasonable or provide adequate ground for979. wax increase in phase980. waylay wait in hiding to attack981. weigh to be oppressive or burdensome982. welt a raised mark on the skin (as produced by the blow of a whip); characteristic of many allergic

reactions

983. wheedle influence or urge by gentle urging, caressing, or flattering984. whet make keen or more acute985. whittle cut small bits or pare shavings from986. whorl a round shape formed by a series of concentric circles (as formed by leaves or flower petals)987. willful habitually disposed to disobedience and opposition988. wistful showing pensive sadness989. wizened lean and wrinkled by shrinkage as from age or illness990. wont an established custom991. wraith a mental representation of some haunting experience992. wrangle to quarrel noisily, angrily or disruptively993. wreak cause to happen or to occur as a consequence994. wry humorously sarcastic or mocking995. yeoman in former times was free and cultivated his own land996. yield give or supply997. zealot a fervent and even militant proponent of something998. zenith the point above the observer that is directly opposite the nadir on the imaginary sphere against

which celestial bodies appear to be projected

999. zephyr a slight wind (usually refreshing)

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