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discreteindividually distinct

struta supporting bar

prodigiousenormous wonderful

countervailcounterbalance

sashlong strip worn round the waist

contentiousargumentative pugnacious combative quarrelsome

condoneforgive

impecunioushaving little or no money

graveserious requiring consideration

illicitunlawful forbidden

relapsefall back again

expurgateto remove obscenity purify censor

reprobateperson hardened in sin one devoid of decency

infuriatefill with fury or rage

fledgedable to fly trained experienced

trickleflow in drops

repelrefuse to accept/cause dislike

finessedelicate way of dealing with a situation

inclineddirecting the mind in a certain direction

entangleput into difficulties

ambivalenthaving both of two contrary meanings

rollcall calling of names

negligenttaking too little care

reticentreserved untalkative silent taciturn

stigmatizedescribe smb scornfully

ostensibleseeming appearing as such professed

clamorshout complain with a lot of noise

deprecateprotest against express disapproval of

spleneticbad-tempered irritable

charycautious wary

vanquishconquer

unfeignednot pretended sincere

mischievousharmful causing mischief

turquoisegreenish-blue precious stone

barrageartificial obstacle built across a river

freneticfrantic frenzied

imperativeurgent essential

weighmeasure hoe heavy smth is

obloquyabusively detractive language sharp criticism vituperation

curriculumcourse of study

derelictiondeserting and leaving to fall into ruins

shuntsend from one track to another lay aside evade discussion

jabbertalk excitedly utter rapidly

travestyparody/imitation

flaxpale yellow (hair) a plant

severbreak off

germanerelevant pertinent to

defianceopen disobedience or resistance

gorgeeat greedily/narrow opening with a stream

uncouthrough awkward

clientelecustomers

acarpouseffete no longer fertile worn out

coercecompel to force to make obedient

perishbe destroyed decay

rotundrich and deep plump and round

scentsmell (esp pleasant)

grievouscausing grief or pain serious dire grave

waftscent waving movement carry lightly through

impietylack of reverence or dutifulness

reconcilesettle a quarrel restore peace

straywander lose one's way

preternaturalnot normal or usual

teetotaloppose to alcohol

gullibleeasily gulled

raveact with excessive enthusiasm

mincepronounce or speak affectedly euphemize

repudiatedisown refuse to accept or pay

ireanger

torquetwisting force causing rotation

unearthdiscover and bring to light

collusionsecret agreement for a deceitful purpose

squatcrouch/settle without permission

reverehave deep respect for

sermonreproving a person for his faults

proclivityinclination

swervechange direction suddenly

exuberancestate of growing vigorously being full of life

evinceto show clearly to indicate

shardpiece of broken earthenware

cravencowardly

extralegaloutside the law

aplombself-confidence

hospitableliking to give hospitality

abscondto go away suddenly (to avoid arrest)

disinterdig up from the earth

delugegreat flood heavy rush of water

perfidytreachery breaking of faith

alcoverecess/partially enclosed place

tauttightly stretched

repastmeal

incensemake angry

temperanceabstinence from alcohol self-control moderation

proneprostrate inclined to (undesirable things)

topplebe unsteady and overturn

waffletalk vaguely and without much result

descrycatch sight of see smth in the distance

austereseverely moral and strict simple and plain

disheveleduntidy

suppressprevent from being known put an end to

affinityclose connection relationship

salutaryremedial wholesome causing improvement

puckerwrinkle

endorsewrite one's name on the back of

quellsuppress subdue

fringeedge ornamental border part of hair over the forehead

writwritten order

inasmuchsince because

loquacioustalkative garrulous

frugalcareful economical

sophistryfallacious reasoning faulty logic

laudatoryexpressing or giving praise

profunditydepth

fragileeasily injured broken or destroyed

garruloustoo talkative

augustmajestic venerable

appeasemake quiet or calm

daintypretty/delicate(food)/difficult to please

tortuousdevious/not straightforward

hollownot soled with hole

sanguinecheerful confident optimistic

matriculationbe admitted enter a university as a student

curtailmake shorter then was planned

preponderancegreatness in number strength weight

clothalf-solid lump formed from liquid

condenseincrease in density strength make laconic

lurkbe out of view ready to attack

transgressbreak go beyond (a limit)

divergencegetting farther apart from a point

cabala scheme or plot a group of plotters

conceitover-high opinion of too much pride

quotidianbanal everyday

engrossingtaken up all the time or attention writing in large or formal

beratescold sharply

thriftcare economy thriving prosperous

fragrantsweet-smelling

flamboyantbrightly colored florid

convictionconvincing firm belief

visceralof the internal organs of the body

equilibriumstate of being balanced

profligacyshameless immorality

maligninjurious speak ill of smb tell lie

ediblefit to be eaten/not poisonous

sundryvarious miscellaneous separate

enervateweaken deprive of strength attenuate

vitiatelower the quality weaken the strength

meretriciousattractive on the surface but of little value

espousemarry give one's support to

drolljesting

dismalsad gloomy miserable

commemoratekeep the memory of

petulantunreasonably impatient

implacableincapable of being placated unpleasable

brassyellow metal (mixing copper and zinc)

prolixtiring because too long

discernsee with an effort but clearly

auspiciousfavorable successful prosperous

macabregruesome suggesting death

epicureandevoted to pleasure (sensuous enjoyment)

palpabilitycan be felt touched understood

acclaimedwelcomed with shouts and approval

discomfitconfuse embarrass

abacusframe with balls for calculating

abjurepromise or swear to give up

intransigentuncompromising

effeteinfertile worn out weak

irateangry

compunctionfeeling of regret for one's action

provokemake angry vax

preentidy/show self-satisfaction

quibbletry to avoid by sophistication

crypticsecret with a hidden meaning

dissemblespeak or behave so as to hide smth (in mind)

stipulatestate or put forward as a necessary condition

lachrymosecausing tears tearful

redoubtableformidable causing fear

indolencelaziness

abidebe faithful to endure

spongeporous rubber for washing live at once expense

stygianhence dark gloomy

heterogeneousmade up of different kinds

rescindrepeal/annul/cancel

supplicatemake a humble petition to

labyrinthineto entangle the state of affairs

gainsayto deny to oppose

volatilechangeable inconstant fickle unstable explosive

splicejoin (two ends)

shunkeep away from avoid

flauntingshow off complacently

insipidwithout taste or flavor

facileeasily done

sagacioushaving sound judgment perceptive wise like a sage

underbidmake a lower bid then smb else

maulhurt by rough handling

corporealphysical of or for the body

procrastinationkeeping on putting off

discoursespeech lecture

ferocitysavage cruelty

substantiationgiving facts to support (statement)

surchargeadditional load/charge

engendercause produce give rise to

quaffdrink deeply

arabesquea complex ornate design

turpitudewickedness shamefulness

fomentput smth warm (to lessen the pain)

aloofreserved indifferent

squalidfoul filthy

desultoryaimless haphazard digressing at random

deviancebeing different in moral standards (from normal)

sophomoricself-assured though immature affected bombastic overblown

castigationsevere punishment

consternationsurprise and fear dismay

hypocrisyfalsely making oneself appear to be good

indistinctnot easily heard seen clearly marked

panegyricformal praise eulogy

sedulouspersevering

forfeitsuffer the loss of smth

skitshort piece of humorous writing

blatantnoisy and rough

tauntcontemptuous reproach hurtful remark

myriadvery great number

decreeorder given by authority

interimas an installment

recitalsa number of performance of music

rejuvenationbecoming young in nature or appearance

arrantin the highest degree

recalcitrantdisobedient

causticbiting sarcastic

mettlesomecourageous high-spirited

debaclea breakup overthrow sudden disaster

irksometiresome

supersedetake the place of

eradicateget rid of pull up by the roots

piquehurt the pride or self-respect stir (curiosity)

eulogyformal praise panegyric

cogitatethink deeply mediate

urbaneelegant refined in manners

correlatehave a mutual relation

engulfswallow up

ingesttake in by swallowing

misanthropeperson who hates mankind

succorassistance relief in time of distress

implicateshow that smb has a share

dilatespeak comprehensively become wider large

imperviousnesshaughty arrogant commanding

forgerycounterfeit

recanttake back as being FALSE give up

encumbranceburden things that get on the way of

arborealof connected with trees

effronteryboldness impudence arrogance

contemnto scorn or despise

idiosyncrasypersonal mannerism

synopsissummary or outline

palliatelessen the severity of

depositiondethronement depositing

derisionridicule mockery deriding

disencumberfree from encumbrance

countenanceto favor or approve of

esotericabstruse intended only for a small circle of

sublimeextreme astounding

perjurywillful FALSE statement unlawful act

coagulationchange to a thick and solid state

perfidioustreacherous faithless

parsimonioustoo economical miserly

regicidecrime of killing a king

extricablethat can be freed

mesmerizehypnotize

spuriousFALSE counterfeit

finicaltoo fussy about food clothing etc.

rebuffsnub

plumbget to the root of

gaucheriesocially awkward tactless behavior

intrepidfearless brave undaunted

disproofproof to the contrary

inanesilly senseless

imperturbablecalm not capable of being excited

arduoussteep difficult ascent laborious

innocuouscausing no harm

nonchalantnot having interest

lionizetreat as a famous person

demurto hesitate raise objections

nascentcoming into existence emerging

equivocatetry to deceive by equivocal language

sinuouswinding undulating serpentine

deferpostpone give way (to show respect)

enzymecatalyst

efficacyproduction of a desired result

talonclaw of a bird of prey

codapassage that completes a piece of music

moderationquality of being limited not extreme

facetioushumorous funny jocular

expiationending expiring

perniciousharmful injurious

impedimentsmth that hinders (e.g. stammer)

sheathcover for the blade of a weapon or a tool

ebullientoverflowing with enthusiasm showing excitement

chastenedcorrected punished

steeplyrising or falling sharply

vituperatecurse abuse in words

soddensoaked saturated

warmongerperson who stirs up war

eruditelearned scholarly

thwartobstruct/frustrate

foibledefect of character (a person is wrongly proud)

adulterationmaking unpure poorer in quality

pluckpull the feathers off pick (e.g.. flowers)

vestigetrace or sign

ameliorateimprove make better

desuetudecessation of use disuse

vigorousstrong energetic

halcyoncalm and peaceful

depleteuse until none remains

limplacking strength walking unevenly

obtuseblunt/stupid

stingsmth sharp

extirpateto destroy exterminate cut out exscind

audaciousdaring foolishly bold impudent

susceptibilitysensitiveness

vivaciouslively high-spirited

unscathedunharmed unhurt

enticetempt or persuade

complaisancetending to comply obliging willingness to please

chauvinista blindly devoted patriot

incitestir up rouse

temperateshowing self-control

brashhasty rush cheeky saucy

peregrinationtraveling about wandering

gleangather facts in small quantities

quandarystate of doubt or perplexity

moroseill-tempered unsocial

rancorousfeeling bitterness spitefulness

iconoclastperson who attacks popular beliefs

fidelityloyalty accuracy

pestdestructive thing or a person who is nuisance

perpetratebe guilty commit (a crime)

luculenteasily understood lucid clear

dauntintimidate make fearful

refractorystubborn unmanageable untractable

snubtreat with contempt

detumescencediminishing or lessening of swelling

conspicuouseasily seen remarkable

seminallike a seed constituting a source originative

consummateperfect/make perfect/complete

goadsmth urging a person to action

evokecall up bring out

equablesteady regular

tonicsmth giving strength or energy

dwarfperson or smb much below the usual size

perfunctorydone as a duty without care

subdueovercome bring under control

centurionleader of a unit of 100 soldiers

flakcriticism/anti-aircraft guns

hirsutehairy shaggy

sumptuousmagnificent

striatedstriped grooved or banded

palpitatetremble beat rapidly and irregularly

abrogaterepeal or annul by authority

admonitorycontaining warning

sufficebe enough

frowardintractable not willing to yield or comply stubborn

implosioncollapse bursting inward

inuredaccustomed to adapted

reproachscold upbraid

haranguea long passionate speech

forswearrenounce disallow repudiate

malapropismmisuse of a word (for one that resembles it)

exculpateto clear from a charge of guilt

castigateto chastise correct by punishing

odiumcontempt dislike aversion

alloyto debase by mixing with something inferior

parenthesissentence within another one smth separated

dissenthave a different opinion refuse to assent

harbingersmth or smb that foretells the coming of

extantstill in existence

resiliencequality of quickly recovering the original shape

counterfeitforgery

soporificproducing sleep

forestallprevent by taking action in advance preempt

supinelying on the back slow to act passive

toutperson who worries others to buy smth to use his service

glutsupply to much fill to excess

prevaricateto equivocate to stray from the truth

idolatryexcessive admiration of

expatiateto roam wander freely

pleadaddress a court of law as an advocate

chicanerylegal trickery/false argument

conundruma riddle dilemma enigma

propitiatoryconciliatory appeasing mitigating

implicitimplied though not plainly expressed

itinerateto travel from place to place to peregrinate

wootry to win

superimposeput smth on the top

foragefood for horses and cattle

bequestarrangement to give smth at death

severancesevering

asepticsurgically clean

encomiumwarm or glowing praise eulogy panegyric

portentomen marvelous threatening

felicitousapt suitably expressed well chosen apropos

concealhide keep secret

dexterityskill (esp. in handling)

odiousrepulsive hateful

assuagemake smth (pain desire) less

yarntale story fibers for knitting

tritenot new

resignedunresisting submissive

fecklesslacking purpose or vitality ineffective careless

miserperson who loves wealth and spends little

abeyancesuspended action

streaklong thin move very fast

sycophantperson who flatter to the rich and powerful

squanderspend wastefully

incongruousout of place not in harmony or agreement

approbationapproval

avowadmit. Declare openly

viragoa loud domineering woman a scold or nag

aproposappropriate to the situation apt

covertdisguised

buoyantable to float light-hearted

credulitytoo great a readiness to believe things

concuragree in opinion happen together

embellishmake beautiful

broachbring up announce begin to talk about

sanctimonyself-righteousness hypocritical with FALSE piety

jibegibe make fun of

slacksluggish dull not tight

machinationplot scheme (esp. evil)

dislodgemove force from the place occupied

astuteclever quick at seeing to get an advantage

secularmaterial (not spiritual) living outside monasteries

mendicanta beggar

indulgentinclined to indulge

imputeto attribute to a cause or source ascribe

impedehinder get in the way of

forbearancepatience willingness to wait

inscrutableincapable of being discovered or understood

sanityhealth of mind soundness of judgement

equipoiseequal distribution of weight equilibrium

puissancestrength

ascertainget to know

euphoriaelation state of pleasant excitement

satiatesatisfy fully

ignobledishonorable common undignified

foppishlike a man who pays too much attention to his clothes

lumbermove in a clumsy/noisy way

dormantin a state of inactivity but awaiting development

trudgewalk heavily

renownedcelebrated famous

fordshallow place in a river (to cross)

sequencesuccession connected line of

extinguishend the existence of/wipe or put out

garblemake unfair selection from facts

penitentfeeling or showing regret

extrovertcheerful person

impairworsen diminish in value

dissolutiondisintegration looseness in morals

allegianceduty support loyalty

connoisseura person with good judgement (e.g.. in art)

brookto tolerate endure

sententiousshort and pithy full of maxims/proverbs

qualmfeeling of doubt temporary feeling of sickness

somaticof the body

inveighto attack verbally denounce deprecate

endearingmaking dear or liked

ardorenthusiasm

boorishcrude offensive rude

averaffirm assert prove justify

peccadillosmall sin small weakness in one's character

dudno use person smth that fails

vigilancewatchfulness self-appointed group who maintain order

imperiouscommanding haughty arrogant

equanimitycalmness of temperament

piquantagreeably pungent stimulating

toadyobsequious flatterer

recreancycowardice a cowardly giving up

opaquenessdullness/not allowing light to pass through

obfuscateto darken make obscure muddle

auguryomen sign

veerchange direction

flustermake nervous or confused

prevalentcommon

fallaciousbased on error

limnpaint portray

decorumpropriety properness

balefulharmful ominous causing evil

sticklerperson who insists on importance of smth

vindictivehaving a desire to revenge

prosaiceveryday mundane commonplace trite pedestrian

inimicalharmful or friendly

veritablereal rightly named

ineffableto great to be described in words

prudencecareful forethought

nibbleshow some inclination to accept (an offer)

abradedrubbed off worn away by friction

discreditrefuse to believe

obstreperousnoisy loud

accretionthe growing of separate things into one

noxiousharmful

prodigalwasteful reckless with money

sordidwretched comfortless contemptible

convolutedcomplicated coiled twisted

anguishsevere suffering

petrifyto make hard rocklike

cornucopiaabundant supply

volublefluent

slateking of blue-grey stone propose criticize

disdainlook on with contempt

spurnhave nothing to do reject or refuse

obliviousunaware having no memory

vainwithout use result conceited

ingenuousnaive young artless frank honest sincere

nadirlowest weakest point

pristineprimitive unspoiled pure as in earlier times unadulterated

immutablethat cannot be changed

bolstergive greatly needed support

stingyspending using unwillingly

lustrousbeing bright polished

resortto frequently visit

floridvery much ornamented naturally red (e.g.. of face)

floutreject mock to go against (as in going against tradition)

cursoryquick hurried

raconteurperson who tells anecdotes

combustionprocess of burning

foolproofincapable of failure or error

curmudgeonbad-tempered person

amortizeend (a debt) by setting aside money

exigencyemergency an urgent situation

rabblemob crowd the lower classes of populace

demagogueperson appealing not to reasons

agogeager/excited

piousdutiful to parents devoted to religion

unencumberedeasy-going trifle

impermeablethat cannot be permeated

apprehensivegrasping understanding fear unhappy feeling about future

disingenuoussophisticated artful trying to deceive cunning

imbrogliocomplicated and embarrassing situation

duplicitydeliberate deception

inciseengrave make a cut in

venalready to do smth dishonest

auxiliaryhelping supporting

aspersionslander

putrefactionbecoming rotten

crassvery great (es. stupidity)

engraveimpress deeply

permeatespread into every part of

libelstatement that damages reputation

brazenmade of brass

purveyprovide supply

clingto resist separation

dupecheat make a fool of

incumbentsofficial duties

profaneworldly having contempt for God

quirkhabit or action peculiar to smb or smth

lassitudeweariness tiredness

cantankerousbad-tempered/quarrelsome

euthanasiaeasy and painless death

neophyteperson who has been converted to a belief

shrillsharp piercing

adamantkind of stone inflexible

lithebending twisting

stigmamark of shame or disgrace

evasivetending to evade

disconcertupset the self-possession of

veneersurface appearance covering the TRUE nature

sophisticatedcomplex subtle refined

maverickrebel nonconformist

drowsinessfeeling sleepy half asleep

verdantfresh and green

shrewdastute showing sound judgement

exorbitantmuch too high or great

presumptionarrogance

piedof mixed colors

plaintivemournful melancholy sorrowful

veracitytruth

primneat formal

ebullienceexuberance outburst of feeling

tadpoleform of a frog when it leaves the egg

candidfrank straight-forward

recuperatebecome strong after illness loss exhaustion

venerationregard with deep respect

calipersmetal supports attached to the legs measuring instrument

mellifluoussweetly flowing

raffishlow vulgar base tawdry

spearweapon with a metal point on a long shaft

impendingimminent being about to happen expected

quixoticgenerous unselfish

introspectionexamining one's own thoughts and feelings

aggravatemake worse irritate

malleableyielding easily shaped moldable adapting

heedattention/give notice to

solventof the power of forming a solution

inundateflood cover by overflowing

reactionaryopposing progress

seremake hard and without feeling

partisanone-sided committed to a party biased or prejudiced

personablepleasing in appearance attractive

fleetnumber of ships quick-moving

slaketo assuage to satisfy allay

restiverefusing to move reluctant to be controlled

divulgemake known smth secret

tamperinterfere with

salubrioushealthful

corroborationadditional strengthening evidence

erraticirregular in behaviour or opinion

paradigma model example or pattern

obtainto be established accepted or customary

fervidshowing earnest feeling

garrulitytalkativeness

dynamoa generator something that produces electric current

diaphanoustransparent gauzy

inimitabledefying imitation unmatchable

fosternurture care for

felonperson guilty of murder

plummetfall plunge steeply

probityuprightness incorruptibility principle

asceticpracticing self-denial austere stark

pungencysharpness stinging quality

coyshy/modest (esp of a girl)

delineateto portray depict sketch out

bellicosebelligerent pugnacious warlike

retardcheck hinder

wagmerry person

eloquencefluent speaking skillful use of language

edaciousvoracious devouring

extenuatereduce the strength of lessen seriousness partially excuse

foilprevent from carrying out contrast

gnawwaste away bite steadily

indigencepoverty

abdicationgiving up control authority

lucubratewrite in scholarly fashion

abethelp/encourage smb (in doing wrong)

liberalityfree giving generosity

balkobstacle purposely to get on the way of

smolderburn slowly without flame

expostulateargue earnestly to dissuade correct or protest

apotheosisdeification glorification to godliness

ramifyto be divided or subdivided to branch out

precludeprevent make impossible

cumbersomeburdensome heavy and awkward to carry

extolpraise highly

contritefilled with deep sorrow for wrongdoing

indulgegratify give way to satisfy allow oneself

dronemale bee person who isn't self-employed

repulsivecausing a feeling of disgust

avideager greedy

aptwell-suited quick-witted

officioustoo eager or ready to help offer advice

legacysmth handed down from ancestors

inchoatenot yet fully formed rudimentary elementary

obsequioustoo eager to obey or serve

indomitablenot easily discouraged or subdued

lackluster(of eyes) dull

lollrest to sit or stand in a lazy way hang (dog's tongue)

encapsulateenclose in capsule

eschewavoid

sawdusttiny bits of wood

mundaneworldly as opposed to spiritual commonplace everyday

hoaxmischievous trick played on smb for a joke

conjointo join together

pertainbelong as a part have reference

stymieto hinder obstruct or block

minatorymenacing threatening

precariousuncertain risky dangerous

assailwith attack violently

blithecheerful casual carefree

glibready and smooth but not sincere

ulteriorsituated beyond

slurjoin sounds/words (indistinct)

vervespirit vigor enthusiasm

tersebrief and to the point

phlegmaticcalm sluggish temperament unemotional

lullbecome quiet or less active

irascibleirritable easily angered

paucityscarcity a lacking of

elegya lament a melancholy composition

flukelucky stroke

nugatorytrifling/worthless

presagewarning sign

inadvertentnot paying proper attention

nonplusedgreatly surprised

churlbad-tempered person

predominatehave more power than others

alleviatemake (pain) easier to bear

gougetool for cutting grooves in wood

chiselsteel tool for shaping materials

refulgentshining brilliant

ominousthreatening

flopfail/move/fall clumsily

bewilderpuzzle confuse

ailtrouble be ill

expedientlikely to be useful for a purpose

emaciatemake thin and weak

serrationhaving a toothed edge

suppliantasking humbly beseeching

conciliatoryreconciling soothing comforting mollifying

welterturmoil a bewildering jumble

arroganceproud superior manner of behaviour

fatuouswithout sense foolish self-satisfaction

detractionslandering verbal attack aspersion

stipplepaint with dots

harrowto distress create stress or torment

belaborbeat hard

obviateto make unnecessary get rid of

fracasnoisy quarrel

turbidmuddy having the sediment stirred up

antidotemedicine used against a poison or a disease

snaretrap

coevalof the same period coexisting

gistthe point general sense

riftsplit crack dissension

interdictprohibit forbid

pedanticbookish showing off learning

entreatask earnestly

animositystrong dislike

opprobriousshowing scorn or reproach

earthenwaredishes made of baked clay

transitorybrief

infuseput pour fill

overweeningpresumptuously arrogant overbearing immoderate being a jerk

ponderousheavy bulky dull

emotestir up excite

riddlepuzzling person or thing

fulminationbitter protest

repineat be discontented with

diatribebitter and violent attack in words

viscoussticky/semi-fluid

denigrateblacken belittle sully defame

resuscitationcoming back to consciousness

benefactorperson who has given help

bedizento adorn especially in a cheap showy manner

honestone used for sharpening tools

breachopening broken place breaking

deterdiscourage hinder

figureheadcarved image on the prow of a ship

penchantstrong inclination a liking

mufflercloth worn round the neck/silencer

convokecall together summon

coaxget smb to do smth by kindness

ineluctablecertain inevitable

leveeformal reception/embankment

massacrecruel killing of a large number of people

nebulouscloud-like hazy vague indistinct

enthralplease greatly/enslave (fig)

temerityboldness brashness intrepidness

valorousbrave

concordagreement or harmony

franticwildly excited with joy pain anxiety

mollifymake calmer or quieter

alacrityeager and cheerful readiness

timidshy easily frightened

paeansong of praise or triumph

vilifyslander say evil things

imperviousnot allowing to pass through (of materials)

truculenceaggressiveness ferocity

constraincompel

lamentshow feel great sorrow

ostracismshut out from society refuse to meet talk

fulsomedisgusting offensive due to excessiveness

quiescentat rest dormant torpid

manaclechains for the hands or feet

lopemove along with long strides

contiguoustouching neighboring near

nexusa connection tie or link

surfeitsatiate feed to fulness or to excess

tangentialsuddenly changeable

coalescingcoming together and uniting into one substance

enigmasmth that is puzzling

patronregular customer person who gives support

proliferategrow reproduce by rapid multification

lienlegal claim until a debt on it is repaid

petrouslike a rock hard stony

submergeput under water liquid sink out of sight

maudlinsentimental in a silly or tearful way

warrantauthority written order guarantee

highbrow(person) with superior tastes

impetuoushaving sudden energy impulsive thrusting ahead forceful

subpoenawritten order requiring a person to appear in a low court

exhaustivecomplete thorough

doteshow much fondness center one's attention

whimsicalfull of odd and fanciful ideas

ubiquitouspresent everywhere

denouementan outcome or solution the unraveling of a plot

tawdrycheap gaudy showy tacky

indigenousnative

superfluousmore then is needed or wanted

argotjargon slang

accoladepraise approval

pryget smth inquire too curiously

invectiveabusive language curses

triflingunimportant

preceptsrules establishing standards of conduct

imminentlikely to come or happen soon

shallowlittle depth not earnest

mendacitydishonesty

cadgeto beg to get by begging

enunciatepronounce (words)/express a theory

hewmake by hard work cut (by striking)

amalgamatemix combine unite societies

ambiguousdoubtful uncertain

benevolencewish or activity in doing good

cravatpiece of linen worn as a necktie

serratedhaving a toothed edge

garmentarticle of clothing

obtrusiveprojecting prominent undesirably noticeable

consequentialpompous self important

middlingfairly good but not very good

saturninegloomy dark sullen morose

recidivismrelapse into antisocial or criminal behavior

overhaulexamine thoroughly to learn about the condition

intransigenceunwillingness to compromise stubbornness intractability

tenacityfirmness persistency adhesiveness tending to hang on

epistleletter

apprisegive notice to inform

upbraidscold reproach

exonerationset smb clear free (e.g.. from blame)

moltmoult lose hair feathers before new growing

burnishto polish rub to a shine

palateroof of the mouth sense of taste

rantuse extravagant language

gustoutburst of feeling sudden rain wind fire etc.

incessantoften repeated continual

tormentsevere pain or suffering

onerousneeding effort burdensome

judicioussound in judgment wise

timorousfearful timid afraid

nostruma quack remedy an untested cure

truce(agreement) stop of fighting for a time

sluggardlazy slow-moving person

hackcut roughly hired horse

disseminatedistribute (esp. ideas)

haughtyarrogant conceited

pugnaciousfond of in the habit of fighting

exscindto cut out cut away

baskin enjoy warmth and light

pariahan outcast a rejected and despised person

pithessential part force soft liquid substance

fetidstinking

renderdeliver provide represent

garnerto gather and save to store up

stridewalk with long steps

apostateone who abandons long-held religious or political convictions

benignkind and gentle mild (climate)

predilectionspecial liking mental preference

finickyfinical

valiantbrave

diffidenceshyness

calumnyslander aspersion

levitylack of seriousness

boisterousloud noisy rough lacking restraint

derogatoryinsulting tending to damage

asteriskthe mark * (e.g.. omitted letters)

abateto lessen to subside

importunebeg urgently solicit (of a prostitute)

enduringlasting

quiescencestate of being passive/motionless

maceratemake or become soft by soaking in water

ostentationdisplay to obtain admiration or envy

fecundfertile

pyrelarge pile of wood for burning

discountenancerefuse to approve of

recompensemake payment to reward punish

cowercrouch shrink back

winceshow bodily or mental pain

distraughtdistracted violently upset in mind

suborninduce by bribery or smth to commit perjury

tasselbunch of threads

huskworthless outside part of anything

subsumeinclude under a rule

infernohell

effluviaoutflow in a stream of particles a noxious odor or vapor

fixatestare at

sootblack powder in smoke

dogmaticpositive certain arbitrary without room for discussion

burgeongrow forth send out buds

speciousillogical of questionable truth or merit

elicitdraw out

quaillose courage turn frightened

bereftrob or dispossess of smth (material)

attenuatemake thin. weaken enervate

abhorto hate to detest

scribblewrite hastily

immaculatepure faultless

enmityhatred being an enemy

hoodwinktrick mislead

fervorwarmth of feelings earnestness

pedestriancommonplace trite unremarkable

canvassdiscuss thoroughly sort of touting

verisimilitudeappearing TRUE or real

suffocatecause or have difficulty in breathing

cordonline (of police acting as a guard)

ruffianviolent cruel man

palatialmagnificent

knitdraw together unite firmly

plearequest

censureexpression of blame or disapproval a rebuke

decrydisapprove of

impromptuwithout preparation

catalystsubstance that causes speeding up

undermineweaken gradually at the base make smth under

indeliblethat cannot be rubbed out

scorchbecome discolored/dry up/go at high speed

pivotalof great importance (others depend on it)

picaresqueinvolving clever rogues or adventurers

skiffsmall boat

cogentstrong convincing

dearthshortage

exploitbrilliant achievement develop use selfishly

covetouseagerly desirous

turgidexcessively ornate swollen or bloated

bigotstubborn narrow-minded person

stanchto stop the flow of a fluid

constrictmake tight or smaller

holsterleather case for a pistol

dawdlerperson who is slow waste of time

penuriouspoor/stingy

extortobtain by threats violence

inveteratedeep-rooted. long-established

petrifiedtaken away power (to think feel act)

affablepolite and friendly

providentfrugal looking to the future

ensignflag/badge

colanderbowl-shaped vessel with many holes used to drain off water

extemporewithout previous thought or preparation

fretworry irritation wear away

ferretdiscover by searching search

gossamersoft light delicate material

poncholarge piece of cloth

articulatespeak distinctly connect by joints

incipientbeginning

beatifyto bless make happy or ascribe a virtue to

morbiddiseased unhealthy (e.g.. about ideas)

forgeworkshop for the shaping of metal to shape metal lead

remonstrateto protest object

quackperson dishonestly claiming to smth

disparateessentially different

untowardunfortunate inconvenient

drawlslow way of speaking

ambidextrousable to use the left hand or the right equally well

derivativeunoriginal obtained from another source

requiterepay give in return

deferentialshowing respect

rapaciousgreedy (esp for money)

aberrationstraying away from what is normal

weanto turn away (from a habit)

pinewaste away through sorrow or illness

pusillanimouscowardly craven

incursiona raid a sudden attack

insensibleunconscious unresponsive unaffected

recastcast or fashion anew

ineptitudequality of being unskillful

inculcatefix firmly by repetition

savantperson of great learning

abutborder on

superciliousdisdainful characterized by haughty scorn

incredulousskeptical unwilling to believe

soberself-controlled

duressthreats to compel smb

crushpress lose shape subdue overwhelm

multifariousvaried motley greatly diversified

ignominiousshameful dishonorable undignified disgraceful

peripateticwandering

punctiliousprecise paying attention to trivialities

trepidationalarm excited state of mind

discreetcareful/prudent

guiledeceit cunning

elaborateworked out with much care in great detail

abysmalbottomless extreme

tautologya repetition a redundancy

undulateto move in wavelike fashion fluctuate

grovelcrawl humble oneself

summarilybriefly without delay

empiricalrelying on experiment

hushmake or become silent

scabbardsheath for the blade

intersperseplace here and there

mercurialquick changeable in character fleeting

impassiveunmoved feeling no sign of passion

punditpedant authority on a subject

heinousodious (of crime)

torpidsleeping sluggish lethargic dormant

proscribedenounce as dangerous

falterwaver/move in an uncertain manner

extinctno longer active

regaleto delight or entertain to feast

coddletreat with care and tenderness

cordialwarm and sincere

incorrigibilitycannot be cured or corrected

bogussham counterfeit not genuine

vigilantmember of a vigilance committee

sobrietyquality or condition of being sober

stolidshowing no emotion impassive

barrennot good enough unable to have young ones without value

soarrise fly high

commodioushaving plenty of space for what is needed

reciprocitygranting of privileges in return for similar

insouciantunconcerned carefree

blandishmentflattery coaxing

brittleeasily broken

provisionalof the present time only

fidgetmove restlessly make nervous

embezzleuse in a wrong way for one's own benefit

meticulousgiving great attention to details

placatesoothe pacify calm

servilelike a slave lacking independence

noisomeoffensive disgusting (smell)

refinemake or become pure cultural

flinchdraw move back wince

equivocalhaving a double or doubtful meaning suspicious

sidestepstep to one side

obduratehardened and unrepenting stubborn inflexible

profuseabundant/lavish

profligatewasteful prodigal licentious extravagant

tepidlukewarm

antitheticaldirect opposing

egressway out exit

volubilityfluency verbosity easy use of spoken language

redeemget back by payment compensate

imprecationan invocation of evil a curse

fawnyoung deer try to win smb's favor

taciturnuntalkative silent

ascendgo or come up

precursorypreliminary anticipating

maladroittactless clumsy

malingerto fake illness or injury in order to shirk a duty

poignantdeeply moving keen

philistinea smug ignorant person one who lacks knowledge

occludedblocked up

invincibletoo strong to be defeated

desiccantsubstance used to absorb moisture

feudbitter quarrel over a long period of time

cognizantbeing fully aware of

aversionstrong dislike

wendto go proceed

latentpresent but not yet active developed or visible

plaqueflat metal on a wall as a memorial

reverentfeeling or showing deep respect

turmoiltrouble disturbance

scurvymean contemptible

cantinsincere talk/jargon

banefulcausing harm or ruin pernicious destructive

vacillationbeing uncertain hesitating

soggyheavy with water

asperityroughness harshness ill temper irritability

contumaciousinsubordinate rebellious

insurrectionrising of people to open resistance to

irrevocablefinal and unalterable

clinchcome to grips/settle conclusively

pellucidtransparent easy to understand

platitudea trite or banal statement unoriginality

pliantpliable easily bent shaped or twisted

dubiousfeeling doubt

luminarystar light-giving body

forbearrefrain from be patient ancestor

gloatover look at with selfish delight

ineptunskillful said or done at the wrong time

astringentsubstance that shrinks

odorsmell favor reputation

vagarystrange act or idea

savortaste flavor smth

homileticsact of preaching

consolegive comfort or sympathy to

creaseline made by crushing white line on the ground in cricket

atonementrepayment death of Jesus

insularitynarrow-mindedness isolated

vexannoy distress trouble

stintto be thrifty to set limits

renovaterestore smth to better condition

prematuredoing or happening smth before the right time

mettlequality of endurance or courage

epitomebrief summary representative example a typical model

perilousdangerous

pinchbe too tight take between the thumb and finger

abstrusedifficult to comprehend obscure

doltstupid fellow

rumplemake rough

insinuatesuggest unpleasantly make a way for smth gently

prunedried plum silly person

umbrageoffense resentment

commuterperson who travels regularly

doggereltrivial poorly constructed verse

attunebring into harmony

adornadd beauty decorate

simper(give a) silly/self-conscious smile

hermeticsealed by fusion

divestituretaking off getting rid of giving up

plethoraglut

malevolencewishing to do evil

prudisheasily shocked excessively modest

indefatigabilitynot easily exhaustible tirelessness

cajoleuse flattery or deceit to persuade

impudentrash indiscreet

libertineimmoral person

peremptoryurgent imperative unchallengeable ending debate

misogynistone who hates women/females

tamptap or drive down by repeated light blows

bilgebulge the protuberance of a cask

grandiloquentusing pompous words

plodcontinue doing smth without resting

grazetouch or scrape lightly in passing

rarefyto make thin to make less dense to purify or refine

perspicacityquick judging and understanding

ascribeconsider to be the origin of or belonging to

ecumenicalrepresenting the whole Christian world

trenchantforceful effective vigorous extremely perceptive incisive

propinquitynearness in time or place affinity of nature

blandnesspolite manner comforting uninteresting

connotationsuggestion in addition to

turbulencebeing uncontrolled violent

tractableeasily controlled or guided

stentorianextremely loud and powerful

feintpretend

plungemove quickly suddenly and with force

penuryextreme poverty

consumeget to the end of

fetterto shackle put in chains

eddycircular or spiral movement (e.g.. of wind)

lugubriousmournful excessively sad

hoipolloi the masses the rabble

disallowrefuse to allow or accept as a correct

hubrisarrogant pride

assiduousdiligent hard-working sedulous

chastisementpunishment

transienttemporary fleeting

irresolutehesitating undecided

idylla carefree episode or experience

lavishgiving or producing freely liberally or generously

fermentsubstance become excited

congealmake or become stiff and solid

propagationincreasing the number spreading extending

belligerent(person nation) waging war

apartheidbrutal racial discrimination

endemicepidemic

excoriationsevere criticism

fissionsplitting or division (esp. of cells)

agileactive quick-moving

gregariousliving in societies liking the company

gushburst out suddenly/talk ardently

sanctionapproval (by authority) penalty

dulcetmelodious harmonious

reconditelittle known abstruse

testinesswitness/evidence

impugnedchallenged to be doubted

depravemake morally bad corrupt

tyrotiro beginner

hallowto make holy consecrate

clotureclosing device (in Parliament) to end a debate by voting

involutecomplex

tarnishedlost brightness

ossifyto turn to bone to settle rigidly into an idea

protractedprolonged

propitiousauspicious presenting favorable circumstances

tenuousinsubstantial flimsy weak

salaciousobscene

sulliedto be stained or discredited

reiteratesay or do again several times

rivetfix take up secure metal pin

recluseperson who lives alone and avoids people

heresybelief contrary to what is generally accepted

epithetadjective

glimmerweak/unsteady light

jocularmeant as a joke

pitfallcovered hole as a trap unsuspected danger

credulousready to believe things

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duplicitydeliberate deception

extolpraise highly

forbearrefrain from be patient ancestor

dogmaticpositive certain arbitrary without room for discussion

stintto be thrifty to set limits

palliatelessen the severity of

transienttemporary fleeting

eddycircular or spiral movement (e.g.. of wind)

tenacityfirmness persistency adhesiveness tending to hang on

blatantnoisy and rough

abidebe faithful to endure

jabbertalk excitedly utter rapidly

cumbersomeburdensome heavy and awkward to carry

sublimeextreme astounding

collusionsecret agreement for a deceitful purpose

snubtreat with contempt

hirsutehairy shaggy

ramifyto be divided or subdivided to branch out

hypocrisyfalsely making oneself appear to be good

enigmasmth that is puzzling

sufficebe enough

glimmerweak/unsteady light

alacrityeager and cheerful readiness

noisomeoffensive disgusting (smell)

libelstatement that damages reputation

inscrutableincapable of being discovered or understood

perishbe destroyed decay

drolljesting

contiguoustouching neighboring near

chastisementpunishment

smolderburn slowly without flame

spleneticbad-tempered irritable

quirkhabit or action peculiar to smb or smth

rumplemake rough

judicioussound in judgment wise

ostentationdisplay to obtain admiration or envy

aggravatemake worse irritate

elegya lament a melancholy composition

cogentstrong convincing

denigrateblacken belittle sully defame

complaisancetending to comply obliging willingness to please

petrifiedtaken away power (to think feel act)

quaffdrink deeply

temperateshowing self-control

appeasemake quiet or calm

augustmajestic venerable

inimitabledefying imitation unmatchable

penitentfeeling or showing regret

depravemake morally bad corrupt

convokecall together summon

warmongerperson who stirs up war

gorgeeat greedily/narrow opening with a stream

mendacitydishonesty

evasivetending to evade

moroseill-tempered unsocial

impendingimminent being about to happen expected

indolencelaziness

sordidwretched comfortless contemptible

dislodgemove force from the place occupied

uncouthrough awkward

onerousneeding effort burdensome

precludeprevent make impossible

ferocitysavage cruelty

deviancebeing different in moral standards (from normal)

pugnaciousfond of in the habit of fighting

flopfail/move/fall clumsily

exuberancestate of growing vigorously being full of life

invectiveabusive language curses

incredulousskeptical unwilling to believe

middlingfairly good but not very good

shardpiece of broken earthenware

forgeworkshop for the shaping of metal to shape metal lead

contemnto scorn or despise

divestituretaking off getting rid of giving up

coercecompel to force to make obedient

paeansong of praise or triumph

extenuatereduce the strength of lessen seriousness partially excuse

pleadaddress a court of law as an advocate

tawdrycheap gaudy showy tacky

serratedhaving a toothed edge

quotidianbanal everyday

endemicepidemic

resignedunresisting submissive

indomitablenot easily discouraged or subdued

volatilechangeable inconstant fickle unstable explosive

auxiliaryhelping supporting

parenthesissentence within another one smth separated

lassitudeweariness tiredness

amortizeend (a debt) by setting aside money

pestdestructive thing or a person who is nuisance

transitorybrief

vindictivehaving a desire to revenge

somaticof the body

efficacyproduction of a desired result

ignominiousshameful dishonorable undignified disgraceful

resortto frequently visit

vituperatecurse abuse in words

fatuouswithout sense foolish self-satisfaction

belligerent(person nation) waging war

maverickrebel nonconformist

salubrioushealthful

unfeignednot pretended sincere

clothalf-solid lump formed from liquid

inasmuchsince because

turpitudewickedness shamefulness

engulfswallow up

synopsissummary or outline

ineffableto great to be described in words

peremptoryurgent imperative unchallengeable ending debate

soarrise fly high

partisanone-sided committed to a party biased or prejudiced

implacableincapable of being placated unpleasable

superciliousdisdainful characterized by haughty scorn

lionizetreat as a famous person

brazenmade of brass

miserperson who loves wealth and spends little

mufflercloth worn round the neck/silencer

gregariousliving in societies liking the company

exorbitantmuch too high or great

bereftrob or dispossess of smth (material)

loquacioustalkative garrulous

wootry to win

convolutedcomplicated coiled twisted

qualmfeeling of doubt temporary feeling of sickness

vestigetrace or sign

satiatesatisfy fully

pariahan outcast a rejected and despised person

valorousbrave

distraughtdistracted violently upset in mind

interimas an installment

substantiationgiving facts to support (statement)

importunebeg urgently solicit (of a prostitute)

soggyheavy with water

patronregular customer person who gives support

arrantin the highest degree

reverehave deep respect for

decrydisapprove of

mercurialquick changeable in character fleeting

surchargeadditional load/charge

consternationsurprise and fear dismay

commemoratekeep the memory of

frowardintractable not willing to yield or comply stubborn

countervailcounterbalance

retardcheck hinder

flukelucky stroke

consummateperfect/make perfect/complete

conspicuouseasily seen remarkable

manaclechains for the hands or feet

tarnishedlost brightness

heedattention/give notice to

preentidy/show self-satisfaction

obfuscateto darken make obscure muddle

rapaciousgreedy (esp for money)

imperativeurgent essential

mesmerizehypnotize

pitfallcovered hole as a trap unsuspected danger

impermeablethat cannot be permeated

catalystsubstance that causes speeding up

inundateflood cover by overflowing

belaborbeat hard

insurrectionrising of people to open resistance to

presumptionarrogance

haughtyarrogant conceited

correlatehave a mutual relation

fragrantsweet-smelling

embellishmake beautiful

gougetool for cutting grooves in wood

irksometiresome

exscindto cut out cut away

discomfitconfuse embarrass

bellicosebelligerent pugnacious warlike

raconteurperson who tells anecdotes

excoriationsevere criticism

matriculationbe admitted enter a university as a student

assailwith attack violently

lachrymosecausing tears tearful

stolidshowing no emotion impassive

atonementrepayment death of Jesus

scribblewrite hastily

enmityhatred being an enemy

idylla carefree episode or experience

perspicacityquick judging and understanding

heterogeneousmade up of different kinds

remonstrateto protest object

fervidshowing earnest feeling

floutreject mock to go against (as in going against tradition)

vigilantmember of a vigilance committee

freneticfrantic frenzied

franticwildly excited with joy pain anxiety

denouementan outcome or solution the unraveling of a plot

peccadillosmall sin small weakness in one's character

regicidecrime of killing a king

resuscitationcoming back to consciousness

struta supporting bar

tonicsmth giving strength or energy

argotjargon slang

emaciatemake thin and weak

puckerwrinkle

ecumenicalrepresenting the whole Christian world

probityuprightness incorruptibility principle

ediblefit to be eaten/not poisonous

brashhasty rush cheeky saucy

recidivismrelapse into antisocial or criminal behavior

obviateto make unnecessary get rid of

raffishlow vulgar base tawdry

tangentialsuddenly changeable

incursiona raid a sudden attack

toutperson who worries others to buy smth to use his service

vainwithout use result conceited

shallowlittle depth not earnest

predilectionspecial liking mental preference

commodioushaving plenty of space for what is needed

counterfeitforgery

savantperson of great learning

gustoutburst of feeling sudden rain wind fire etc.

inchoatenot yet fully formed rudimentary elementary

toadyobsequious flatterer

graveserious requiring consideration

infuseput pour fill

profaneworldly having contempt for God

fretworry irritation wear away

abeyancesuspended action

beratescold sharply

triflingunimportant

leveeformal reception/embankment

pertainbelong as a part have reference

ponderousheavy bulky dull

deferentialshowing respect

perniciousharmful injurious

secularmaterial (not spiritual) living outside monasteries

sedulouspersevering

disseminatedistribute (esp. ideas)

epistleletter

lumbermove in a clumsy/noisy way

profuseabundant/lavish

taciturnuntalkative silent

resiliencequality of quickly recovering the original shape

espousemarry give one's support to

credulitytoo great a readiness to believe things

barrageartificial obstacle built across a river

admonitorycontaining warning

penuriouspoor/stingy

tyrotiro beginner

infernohell

accoladepraise approval

rivetfix take up secure metal pin

aspersionslander

severancesevering

finicaltoo fussy about food clothing etc.

intransigentuncompromising

covetouseagerly desirous

quackperson dishonestly claiming to smth

yarntale story fibers for knitting

gullibleeasily gulled

suppressprevent from being known put an end to

castigationsevere punishment

protractedprolonged

garnerto gather and save to store up

reprobateperson hardened in sin one devoid of decency

hallowto make holy consecrate

tautologya repetition a redundancy

ireanger

reconcilesettle a quarrel restore peace

reactionaryopposing progress

heresybelief contrary to what is generally accepted

buoyantable to float light-hearted

foilprevent from carrying out contrast

fermentsubstance become excited

lurkbe out of view ready to attack

inanesilly senseless

visceralof the internal organs of the body

subpoenawritten order requiring a person to appear in a low court

extralegaloutside the law

divulgemake known smth secret

doggereltrivial poorly constructed verse

cravencowardly

discernsee with an effort but clearly

dissolutiondisintegration looseness in morals

sidestepstep to one side

sawdusttiny bits of wood

barrennot good enough unable to have young ones without value

hubrisarrogant pride

falterwaver/move in an uncertain manner

glutsupply to much fill to excess

assiduousdiligent hard-working sedulous

dexterityskill (esp. in handling)

benefactorperson who has given help

seminallike a seed constituting a source originative

predominatehave more power than others

cursoryquick hurried

beatifyto bless make happy or ascribe a virtue to

aversionstrong dislike

euthanasiaeasy and painless death

testinesswitness/evidence

conjointo join together

pliantpliable easily bent shaped or twisted

forestallprevent by taking action in advance preempt

empiricalrelying on experiment

coddletreat with care and tenderness

enzymecatalyst

derogatoryinsulting tending to damage

derivativeunoriginal obtained from another source

disdainlook on with contempt

repineat be discontented with

abscondto go away suddenly (to avoid arrest)

moltmoult lose hair feathers before new growing

piquehurt the pride or self-respect stir (curiosity)

shrewdastute showing sound judgement

arduoussteep difficult ascent laborious

gushburst out suddenly/talk ardently

castigateto chastise correct by punishing

imperiouscommanding haughty arrogant

indigencepoverty

doltstupid fellow

fetidstinking

machinationplot scheme (esp. evil)

incitestir up rouse

cantankerousbad-tempered/quarrelsome

torpidsleeping sluggish lethargic dormant

perpetratebe guilty commit (a crime)

preceptsrules establishing standards of conduct

platitudea trite or banal statement unoriginality

disallowrefuse to allow or accept as a correct

cordialwarm and sincere

paradigma model example or pattern

codapassage that completes a piece of music

boorishcrude offensive rude

suffocatecause or have difficulty in breathing

aptwell-suited quick-witted

repudiatedisown refuse to accept or pay

soberself-controlled

curmudgeonbad-tempered person

perfidioustreacherous faithless

auspiciousfavorable successful prosperous

spearweapon with a metal point on a long shaft

phlegmaticcalm sluggish temperament unemotional

gainsayto deny to oppose

forbearancepatience willingness to wait

ebullienceexuberance outburst of feeling

straywander lose one's way

alcoverecess/partially enclosed place

apotheosisdeification glorification to godliness

encomiumwarm or glowing praise eulogy panegyric

benevolencewish or activity in doing good

hoaxmischievous trick played on smb for a joke

agileactive quick-moving

disproofproof to the contrary

thriftcare economy thriving prosperous

parsimonioustoo economical miserly

extantstill in existence

apprisegive notice to inform

fecundfertile

mettlesomecourageous high-spirited

sundryvarious miscellaneous separate

slateking of blue-grey stone propose criticize

censureexpression of blame or disapproval a rebuke

condoneforgive

plearequest

incipientbeginning

candidfrank straight-forward

abacusframe with balls for calculating

equanimitycalmness of temperament

overweeningpresumptuously arrogant overbearing immoderate being a jerk

lackluster(of eyes) dull

intrepidfearless brave undaunted

drawlslow way of speaking

combustionprocess of burning

turbulencebeing uncontrolled violent

fleetnumber of ships quick-moving

canvassdiscuss thoroughly sort of touting

stentorianextremely loud and powerful

sootblack powder in smoke

ostensibleseeming appearing as such professed

corroborationadditional strengthening evidence

pryget smth inquire too curiously

negligenttaking too little care

transgressbreak go beyond (a limit)

plungemove quickly suddenly and with force

stingyspending using unwillingly

evokecall up bring out

mincepronounce or speak affectedly euphemize

mischievousharmful causing mischief

insinuatesuggest unpleasantly make a way for smth gently

soddensoaked saturated

indeliblethat cannot be rubbed out

quaillose courage turn frightened

clientelecustomers

mettlequality of endurance or courage

sagacioushaving sound judgment perceptive wise like a sage

vexannoy distress trouble

coevalof the same period coexisting

incumbentsofficial duties

whimsicalfull of odd and fanciful ideas

immaculatepure faultless

brassyellow metal (mixing copper and zinc)

apartheidbrutal racial discrimination

piedof mixed colors

fidgetmove restlessly make nervous

flakcriticism/anti-aircraft guns

connotationsuggestion in addition to

glibready and smooth but not sincere

nibbleshow some inclination to accept (an offer)

flinchdraw move back wince

coalescingcoming together and uniting into one substance

reproachscold upbraid

commuterperson who travels regularly

inuredaccustomed to adapted

compunctionfeeling of regret for one's action

riddlepuzzling person or thing

encumbranceburden things that get on the way of

nostruma quack remedy an untested cure

benignkind and gentle mild (climate)

ineptunskillful said or done at the wrong time

jocularmeant as a joke

savortaste flavor smth

obstreperousnoisy loud

tractableeasily controlled or guided

expatiateto roam wander freely

sinuouswinding undulating serpentine

knitdraw together unite firmly

ensignflag/badge

fragileeasily injured broken or destroyed

gloatover look at with selfish delight

tenuousinsubstantial flimsy weak

pluckpull the feathers off pick (e.g.. flowers)

curriculumcourse of study

palpabilitycan be felt touched understood

garruloustoo talkative

cogitatethink deeply mediate

discreditrefuse to believe

germanerelevant pertinent to

succorassistance relief in time of distress

riftsplit crack dissension

sheathcover for the blade of a weapon or a tool

emotestir up excite

vervespirit vigor enthusiasm

solventof the power of forming a solution

occludedblocked up

allegianceduty support loyalty

redeemget back by payment compensate

consolegive comfort or sympathy to

proscribedenounce as dangerous

invincibletoo strong to be defeated

weanto turn away (from a habit)

felicitousapt suitably expressed well chosen apropos

peripateticwandering

recalcitrantdisobedient

finessedelicate way of dealing with a situation

concordagreement or harmony

figureheadcarved image on the prow of a ship

obliviousunaware having no memory

malingerto fake illness or injury in order to shirk a duty

abutborder on

slurjoin sounds/words (indistinct)

valiantbrave

equablesteady regular

exonerationset smb clear free (e.g.. from blame)

nonchalantnot having interest

pedanticbookish showing off learning

facetioushumorous funny jocular

pinchbe too tight take between the thumb and finger

lugubriousmournful excessively sad

sashlong strip worn round the waist

disparateessentially different

minatorymenacing threatening

maladroittactless clumsy

tortuousdevious/not straightforward

dormantin a state of inactivity but awaiting development

fawnyoung deer try to win smb's favor

eruditelearned scholarly

bedizento adorn especially in a cheap showy manner

dawdlerperson who is slow waste of time

palateroof of the mouth sense of taste

refinemake or become pure cultural

curtailmake shorter then was planned

subsumeinclude under a rule

prevaricateto equivocate to stray from the truth

impedimentsmth that hinders (e.g. stammer)

malapropismmisuse of a word (for one that resembles it)

chiselsteel tool for shaping materials

recitalsa number of performance of music

maulhurt by rough handling

epicureandevoted to pleasure (sensuous enjoyment)

nonplusedgreatly surprised

grandiloquentusing pompous words

spongeporous rubber for washing live at once expense

stygianhence dark gloomy

boisterousloud noisy rough lacking restraint

exigencyemergency an urgent situation

sophisticatedcomplex subtle refined

highbrow(person) with superior tastes

avideager greedy

apostateone who abandons long-held religious or political convictions

hushmake or become silent

rancorousfeeling bitterness spitefulness

fledgedable to fly trained experienced

rebuffsnub

bewilderpuzzle confuse

insipidwithout taste or flavor

dissenthave a different opinion refuse to assent

gistthe point general sense

inciseengrave make a cut in

gossamersoft light delicate material

derisionridicule mockery deriding

underbidmake a lower bid then smb else

quibbletry to avoid by sophistication

sanityhealth of mind soundness of judgement

personablepleasing in appearance attractive

equivocatetry to deceive by equivocal language

esotericabstruse intended only for a small circle of

elicitdraw out

torquetwisting force causing rotation

crassvery great (es. stupidity)

feintpretend

averaffirm assert prove justify

limnpaint portray

derelictiondeserting and leaving to fall into ruins

labyrinthineto entangle the state of affairs

endearingmaking dear or liked

saturninegloomy dark sullen morose

lollrest to sit or stand in a lazy way hang (dog's tongue)

diffidenceshyness

insularitynarrow-mindedness isolated

cabala scheme or plot a group of plotters

ferretdiscover by searching search

propitiatoryconciliatory appeasing mitigating

trepidationalarm excited state of mind

bogussham counterfeit not genuine

contumaciousinsubordinate rebellious

inclineddirecting the mind in a certain direction

floridvery much ornamented naturally red (e.g.. of face)

adulterationmaking unpure poorer in quality

audaciousdaring foolishly bold impudent

perfunctorydone as a duty without care

balefulharmful ominous causing evil

weighmeasure hoe heavy smth is

sophomoricself-assured though immature affected bombastic overblown

fixatestare at

ineluctablecertain inevitable

abradedrubbed off worn away by friction

veritablereal rightly named

maceratemake or become soft by soaking in water

renderdeliver provide represent

summarilybriefly without delay

repelrefuse to accept/cause dislike

sulliedto be stained or discredited

constrictmake tight or smaller

deferpostpone give way (to show respect)

dynamoa generator something that produces electric current

charycautious wary

lithebending twisting

ascertainget to know

eulogyformal praise panegyric

truce(agreement) stop of fighting for a time

inadvertentnot paying proper attention

ambiguousdoubtful uncertain

disinterdig up from the earth

colanderbowl-shaped vessel with many holes used to drain off water

poncholarge piece of cloth

venalready to do smth dishonest

supinelying on the back slow to act passive

scabbardsheath for the blade

apprehensivegrasping understanding fear unhappy feeling about future

duressthreats to compel smb

ostracismshut out from society refuse to meet talk

lucubratewrite in scholarly fashion

asteriskthe mark * (e.g.. omitted letters)

sermonreproving a person for his faults

erraticirregular in behaviour or opinion

writwritten order

grievouscausing grief or pain serious dire grave

repastmeal

impugnedchallenged to be doubted

clotureclosing device (in Parliament) to end a debate by voting

ambidextrousable to use the left hand or the right equally well

foibledefect of character (a person is wrongly proud)

maligninjurious speak ill of smb tell lie

provokemake angry vax

impetuoushaving sudden energy impulsive thrusting ahead forceful

truculenceaggressiveness ferocity

prosaiceveryday mundane commonplace trite pedestrian

gnawwaste away bite steadily

temperanceabstinence from alcohol self-control moderation

plummetfall plunge steeply

flaxpale yellow (hair) a plant

egressway out exit

prudencecareful forethought

tamperinterfere with

dubiousfeeling doubt

dearthshortage

bolstergive greatly needed support

attenuatemake thin. weaken enervate

coyshy/modest (esp of a girl)

garrulitytalkativeness

odiumcontempt dislike aversion

verdantfresh and green

demagogueperson appealing not to reasons

conundruma riddle dilemma enigma

convictionconvincing firm belief

countenanceto favor or approve of

irascibleirritable easily angered

grovelcrawl humble oneself

irresolutehesitating undecided

poignantdeeply moving keen

affinityclose connection relationship

ebullientoverflowing with enthusiasm showing excitement

decorumpropriety properness

disheveleduntidy

proclivityinclination

imprecationan invocation of evil a curse

seremake hard and without feeling

sanctimonyself-righteousness hypocritical with FALSE piety

timorousfearful timid afraid

thwartobstruct/frustrate

indefatigabilitynot easily exhaustible tirelessness

extrovertcheerful person

extinctno longer active

tadpoleform of a frog when it leaves the egg

mendicanta beggar

unearthdiscover and bring to light

refulgentshining brilliant

doteshow much fondness center one's attention

ruffianviolent cruel man

irrevocablefinal and unalterable

pyrelarge pile of wood for burning

providentfrugal looking to the future

illicitunlawful forbidden

idiosyncrasypersonal mannerism

reticentreserved untalkative silent taciturn

reverentfeeling or showing deep respect

dupecheat make a fool of

foppishlike a man who pays too much attention to his clothes

neophyteperson who has been converted to a belief

indulgegratify give way to satisfy allow oneself

clinchcome to grips/settle conclusively

nascentcoming into existence emerging

idolatryexcessive admiration of

cajoleuse flattery or deceit to persuade

speciousillogical of questionable truth or merit

depleteuse until none remains

inveighto attack verbally denounce deprecate

guiledeceit cunning

quandarystate of doubt or perplexity

earthenwaredishes made of baked clay

steeplyrising or falling sharply

urbaneelegant refined in manners

ignobledishonorable common undignified

alloyto debase by mixing with something inferior

sophistryfallacious reasoning faulty logic

shrillsharp piercing

prematuredoing or happening smth before the right time

susceptibilitysensitiveness

expostulateargue earnestly to dissuade correct or protest

pithessential part force soft liquid substance

defianceopen disobedience or resistance

harbingersmth or smb that foretells the coming of

dwarfperson or smb much below the usual size

irateangry

prodigalwasteful reckless with money

extemporewithout previous thought or preparation

obtrusiveprojecting prominent undesirably noticeable

adornadd beauty decorate

provisionalof the present time only

burnishto polish rub to a shine

undermineweaken gradually at the base make smth under

crypticsecret with a hidden meaning

slacksluggish dull not tight

flamboyantbrightly colored florid

stridewalk with long steps

precariousuncertain risky dangerous

slaketo assuage to satisfy allay

flustermake nervous or confused

squatcrouch/settle without permission

cowercrouch shrink back

eradicateget rid of pull up by the roots

gleangather facts in small quantities

cravatpiece of linen worn as a necktie

travestyparody/imitation

volublefluent

articulatespeak distinctly connect by joints

facileeasily done

snaretrap

stipulatestate or put forward as a necessary condition

propagationincreasing the number spreading extending

inveteratedeep-rooted. long-established

foragefood for horses and cattle

daintypretty/delicate(food)/difficult to please

volubilityfluency verbosity easy use of spoken language

accretionthe growing of separate things into one

pusillanimouscowardly craven

petulantunreasonably impatient

ineptitudequality of being unskillful

evinceto show clearly to indicate

umbrageoffense resentment

nebulouscloud-like hazy vague indistinct

impassiveunmoved feeling no sign of passion

meretriciousattractive on the surface but of little value

contentiousargumentative pugnacious combative quarrelsome

impietylack of reverence or dutifulness

honestone used for sharpening tools

covertdisguised

imperviousnesshaughty arrogant commanding

renovaterestore smth to better condition

quellsuppress subdue

discreteindividually distinct

hoodwinktrick mislead

insensibleunconscious unresponsive unaffected

fidelityloyalty accuracy

propitiousauspicious presenting favorable circumstances

dudno use person smth that fails

profligatewasteful prodigal licentious extravagant

enticetempt or persuade

rollcall calling of names

quiescencestate of being passive/motionless

lavishgiving or producing freely liberally or generously

garmentarticle of clothing

turquoisegreenish-blue precious stone

tasselbunch of threads

piousdutiful to parents devoted to religion

ulteriorsituated beyond

trickleflow in drops

eloquencefluent speaking skillful use of language

connoisseura person with good judgement (e.g.. in art)

deterdiscourage hinder

prevalentcommon

welterturmoil a bewildering jumble

antitheticaldirect opposing

fetterto shackle put in chains

fissionsplitting or division (esp. of cells)

vivaciouslively high-spirited

putrefactionbecoming rotten

refractorystubborn unmanageable untractable

cantinsincere talk/jargon

submergeput under water liquid sink out of sight

extinguishend the existence of/wipe or put out

philistinea smug ignorant person one who lacks knowledge

obduratehardened and unrepenting stubborn inflexible

obsequioustoo eager to obey or serve

itinerateto travel from place to place to peregrinate

vitiatelower the quality weaken the strength

piquantagreeably pungent stimulating

broachbring up announce begin to talk about

crushpress lose shape subdue overwhelm

corporealphysical of or for the body

euphoriaelation state of pleasant excitement

effeteinfertile worn out weak

regaleto delight or entertain to feast

tritenot new

venerationregard with deep respect

aloofreserved indifferent

perjurywillful FALSE statement unlawful act

acarpouseffete no longer fertile worn out

luculenteasily understood lucid clear

harrowto distress create stress or torment

conciliatoryreconciling soothing comforting mollifying

veerchange direction

inculcatefix firmly by repetition

credulousready to believe things

fulsomedisgusting offensive due to excessiveness

incongruousout of place not in harmony or agreement

clingto resist separation

disencumberfree from encumbrance

overhaulexamine thoroughly to learn about the condition

scurvymean contemptible

exploitbrilliant achievement develop use selfishly

discreetcareful/prudent

vigilancewatchfulness self-appointed group who maintain order

dismalsad gloomy miserable

skiffsmall boat

misogynistone who hates women/females

insouciantunconcerned carefree

jibegibe make fun of

preternaturalnot normal or usual

primneat formal

pristineprimitive unspoiled pure as in earlier times unadulterated

suborninduce by bribery or smth to commit perjury

prunedried plum silly person

fringeedge ornamental border part of hair over the forehead

abateto lessen to subside

precursorypreliminary anticipating

turgidexcessively ornate swollen or bloated

perilousdangerous

luminarystar light-giving body

epithetadjective

churlbad-tempered person

extricablethat can be freed

blithecheerful casual carefree

reconditelittle known abstruse

supplicatemake a humble petition to

divergencegetting farther apart from a point

stingsmth sharp

drowsinessfeeling sleepy half asleep

palatialmagnificent

diatribebitter and violent attack in words

redoubtableformidable causing fear

plaqueflat metal on a wall as a memorial

frugalcareful economical

approbationapproval

bigotstubborn narrow-minded person

chastenedcorrected punished

temerityboldness brashness intrepidness

tormentsevere pain or suffering

rantuse extravagant language

impecunioushaving little or no money

chauvinista blindly devoted patriot

obtuseblunt/stupid

macabregruesome suggesting death

recompensemake payment to reward punish

meticulousgiving great attention to details

epitomebrief summary representative example a typical model

intransigenceunwillingness to compromise stubbornness intractability

discountenancerefuse to approve of

plaintivemournful melancholy sorrowful

constraincompel

petrouslike a rock hard stony

blandishmentflattery coaxing

expedientlikely to be useful for a purpose

equivocalhaving a double or doubtful meaning suspicious

nugatorytrifling/worthless

brookto tolerate endure

ardorenthusiasm

effluviaoutflow in a stream of particles a noxious odor or vapor

abethelp/encourage smb (in doing wrong)

serrationhaving a toothed edge

ingesttake in by swallowing

proliferategrow reproduce by rapid multification

sticklerperson who insists on importance of smth

subdueovercome bring under control

indigenousnative

finickyfinical

punditpedant authority on a subject

renownedcelebrated famous

plodcontinue doing smth without resting

ascendgo or come up

extortobtain by threats violence

brittleeasily broken

asepticsurgically clean

obtainto be established accepted or customary

reiteratesay or do again several times

expiationending expiring

huskworthless outside part of anything

debaclea breakup overthrow sudden disaster

presagewarning sign

enduringlasting

acclaimedwelcomed with shouts and approval

latentpresent but not yet active developed or visible

opaquenessdullness/not allowing light to pass through

implosioncollapse bursting inward

abjurepromise or swear to give up

requiterepay give in return

astringentsubstance that shrinks

permeatespread into every part of

burgeongrow forth send out buds

skitshort piece of humorous writing

arabesquea complex ornate design

austereseverely moral and strict simple and plain

ominousthreatening

abhorto hate to detest

preponderancegreatness in number strength weight

exculpateto clear from a charge of guilt

nadirlowest weakest point

servilelike a slave lacking independence

morbiddiseased unhealthy (e.g.. about ideas)

embezzleuse in a wrong way for one's own benefit

baskin enjoy warmth and light

aberrationstraying away from what is normal

effronteryboldness impudence arrogance

engraveimpress deeply

imminentlikely to come or happen soon

profunditydepth

teetotaloppose to alcohol

disingenuoussophisticated artful trying to deceive cunning

sententiousshort and pithy full of maxims/proverbs

wendto go proceed

vigorousstrong energetic

descrycatch sight of see smth in the distance

levitylack of seriousness

eschewavoid

sanguinecheerful confident optimistic

profligacyshameless immorality

striatedstriped grooved or banded

intersperseplace here and there

chicanerylegal trickery/false argument

opprobriousshowing scorn or reproach

tepidlukewarm

conceitover-high opinion of too much pride

punctiliousprecise paying attention to trivialities

salaciousobscene

hewmake by hard work cut (by striking)

delugegreat flood heavy rush of water

sluggardlazy slow-moving person

aproposappropriate to the situation apt

recluseperson who lives alone and avoids people

unencumberedeasy-going trifle

desuetudecessation of use disuse

enervateweaken deprive of strength attenuate

laudatoryexpressing or giving praise

multifariousvaried motley greatly diversified

noxiousharmful

verisimilitudeappearing TRUE or real

bequestarrangement to give smth at death

breachopening broken place breaking

massacrecruel killing of a large number of people

dronemale bee person who isn't self-employed

lullbecome quiet or less active

prodigiousenormous wonderful

assuagemake smth (pain desire) less

rotundrich and deep plump and round

flauntingshow off complacently

holsterleather case for a pistol

panegyricformal praise eulogy

desiccantsubstance used to absorb moisture

puissancestrength

squanderspend wastefully

paucityscarcity a lacking of

officioustoo eager or ready to help offer advice

garblemake unfair selection from facts

tauntcontemptuous reproach hurtful remark

waftscent waving movement carry lightly through

congealmake or become stiff and solid

misanthropeperson who hates mankind

equilibriumstate of being balanced

limplacking strength walking unevenly

spuriousFALSE counterfeit

balkobstacle purposely to get on the way of

quiescentat rest dormant torpid

timidshy easily frightened

gaucheriesocially awkward tactless behavior

hospitableliking to give hospitality

indulgentinclined to indulge

entangleput into difficulties

alleviatemake (pain) easier to bear

lustrousbeing bright polished

odiousrepulsive hateful

desultoryaimless haphazard digressing at random

plumbget to the root of

stigmamark of shame or disgrace

rarefyto make thin to make less dense to purify or refine

relapsefall back again

decreeorder given by authority

swervechange direction suddenly

exhaustivecomplete thorough

scorchbecome discolored/dry up/go at high speed

obloquyabusively detractive language sharp criticism vituperation

disconcertupset the self-possession of

fosternurture care for

immutablethat cannot be changed

edaciousvoracious devouring

veneersurface appearance covering the TRUE nature

demurto hesitate raise objections

amalgamatemix combine unite societies

indistinctnot easily heard seen clearly marked

extirpateto destroy exterminate cut out exscind

malevolencewishing to do evil

ailtrouble be ill

arroganceproud superior manner of behaviour

wagmerry person

suppliantasking humbly beseeching

pinewaste away through sorrow or illness

engendercause produce give rise to

warrantauthority written order guarantee

legacysmth handed down from ancestors

maudlinsentimental in a silly or tearful way

calumnyslander aspersion

fracasnoisy quarrel

fecklesslacking purpose or vitality ineffective careless

nexusa connection tie or link

surfeitsatiate feed to fulness or to excess

ubiquitouspresent everywhere

sobrietyquality or condition of being sober

streaklong thin move very fast

turmoiltrouble disturbance

perfidytreachery breaking of faith

penuryextreme poverty

stymieto hinder obstruct or block

detractionslandering verbal attack aspersion

rabblemob crowd the lower classes of populace

hermeticsealed by fusion

trenchantforceful effective vigorous extremely perceptive incisive

sequencesuccession connected line of

winceshow bodily or mental pain

asperityroughness harshness ill temper irritability

lopemove along with long strides

peregrinationtraveling about wandering

introspectionexamining one's own thoughts and feelings

interdictprohibit forbid

penchantstrong inclination a liking

mellifluoussweetly flowing

unscathedunharmed unhurt

concuragree in opinion happen together

inimicalharmful or friendly

incessantoften repeated continual

cadgeto beg to get by begging

antidotemedicine used against a poison or a disease

recreancycowardice a cowardly giving up

hackcut roughly hired horse

ossifyto turn to bone to settle rigidly into an idea

attunebring into harmony

dulcetmelodious harmonious

propinquitynearness in time or place affinity of nature

hollownot soled with hole

endorsewrite one's name on the back of

prolixtiring because too long

fallaciousbased on error

implicitimplied though not plainly expressed

rejuvenationbecoming young in nature or appearance

imputeto attribute to a cause or source ascribe

restiverefusing to move reluctant to be controlled

proneprostrate inclined to (undesirable things)

fulminationbitter protest

topplebe unsteady and overturn

upbraidscold reproach

anguishsevere suffering

cognizantbeing fully aware of

vilifyslander say evil things

causticbiting sarcastic

viragoa loud domineering woman a scold or nag

reciprocitygranting of privileges in return for similar

supersedetake the place of

abysmalbottomless extreme

portentomen marvelous threatening

undulateto move in wavelike fashion fluctuate

hoipolloi the masses the rabble

moderationquality of being limited not extreme

liberalityfree giving generosity

soporificproducing sleep

ingenuousnaive young artless frank honest sincere

palpitatetremble beat rapidly and irregularly

enthralplease greatly/enslave (fig)

forfeitsuffer the loss of smth

recastcast or fashion anew

deprecateprotest against express disapproval of

pungencysharpness stinging quality

encapsulateenclose in capsule

sanctionapproval (by authority) penalty

libertineimmoral person

raveact with excessive enthusiasm

infuriatefill with fury or rage

superimposeput smth on the top

implicateshow that smb has a share

ameliorateimprove make better

felonperson guilty of murder

feudbitter quarrel over a long period of time

sycophantperson who flatter to the rich and powerful

halcyoncalm and peaceful

concealhide keep secret

contritefilled with deep sorrow for wrongdoing

prudisheasily shocked excessively modest

cordonline (of police acting as a guard)

depositiondethronement depositing

trudgewalk heavily

waffletalk vaguely and without much result

pivotalof great importance (others depend on it)

delineateto portray depict sketch out

severbreak off

untowardunfortunate inconvenient

fervorwarmth of feelings earnestness

calipersmetal supports attached to the legs measuring instrument

pellucidtransparent easy to understand

incensemake angry

innocuouscausing no harm

condenseincrease in density strength make laconic

discoursespeech lecture

clamorshout complain with a lot of noise

spurnhave nothing to do reject or refuse

mollifymake calmer or quieter

imperturbablecalm not capable of being excited

consequentialpompous self important

mundaneworldly as opposed to spiritual commonplace everyday

recanttake back as being FALSE give up

engrossingtaken up all the time or attention writing in large or formal

salutaryremedial wholesome causing improvement

diaphanoustransparent gauzy

procrastinationkeeping on putting off

plethoraglut

tersebrief and to the point

aplombself-confidence

creaseline made by crushing white line on the ground in cricket

shunkeep away from avoid

affablepolite and friendly

vagarystrange act or idea

auguryomen sign

abrogaterepeal or annul by authority

elaborateworked out with much care in great detail

involutecomplex

entreatask earnestly

dissemblespeak or behave so as to hide smth (in mind)

squalidfoul filthy

simper(give a) silly/self-conscious smile

equipoiseequal distribution of weight equilibrium

superfluousmore then is needed or wanted

enunciatepronounce (words)/express a theory

heinousodious (of crime)

stanchto stop the flow of a fluid

quixoticgenerous unselfish

astuteclever quick at seeing to get an advantage

pedestriancommonplace trite unremarkable

dauntintimidate make fearful

expurgateto remove obscenity purify censor

purveyprovide supply

placatesoothe pacify calm

stipplepaint with dots

forswearrenounce disallow repudiate

scentsmell (esp pleasant)

goadsmth urging a person to action

abstrusedifficult to comprehend obscure

repulsivecausing a feeling of disgust

foolproofincapable of failure or error

detumescencediminishing or lessening of swelling

odorsmell favor reputation

lienlegal claim until a debt on it is repaid

talonclaw of a bird of prey

centurionleader of a unit of 100 soldiers

incorrigibilitycannot be cured or corrected

malleableyielding easily shaped moldable adapting

cornucopiaabundant supply

blandnesspolite manner comforting uninteresting

vanquishconquer

splicejoin (two ends)

homileticsact of preaching

impromptuwithout preparation

agogeager/excited

viscoussticky/semi-fluid

shuntsend from one track to another lay aside evade discussion

bilgebulge the protuberance of a cask

imperviousnot allowing to pass through (of materials)

impairworsen diminish in value

coaxget smb to do smth by kindness

haranguea long passionate speech

dilatespeak comprehensively become wider large

vacillationbeing uncertain hesitating

tauttightly stretched

fordshallow place in a river (to cross)

forgerycounterfeit

imbrogliocomplicated and embarrassing situation

animositystrong dislike

myriadvery great number

abdicationgiving up control authority

avowadmit. Declare openly

grazetouch or scrape lightly in passing

fomentput smth warm (to lessen the pain)

asceticpracticing self-denial austere stark

lamentshow feel great sorrow

turbidmuddy having the sediment stirred up

rescindrepeal/annul/cancel

veracitytruth

coagulationchange to a thick and solid state

stigmatizedescribe smb scornfully

impedehinder get in the way of

ambivalenthaving both of two contrary meanings

ascribeconsider to be the origin of or belonging to

banefulcausing harm or ruin pernicious destructive

iconoclastperson who attacks popular beliefs

recuperatebecome strong after illness loss exhaustion

impudentrash indiscreet

arborealof connected with trees

tamptap or drive down by repeated light blows

sumptuousmagnificent

picaresqueinvolving clever rogues or adventurers

adamantkind of stone inflexible

consumeget to the end of

petrifyto make hard rocklike

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