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RERUNOPTIONS

propinquitynearness in time or place affinity of nature

sophistryfallacious reasoning faulty logic

cowercrouch shrink back

dubiousfeeling doubt

demurto hesitate raise objections

puckerwrinkle

rancorousfeeling bitterness spitefulness

antidotemedicine used against a poison or a disease

fragileeasily injured broken or destroyed

disparateessentially different

abateto lessen to subside

barrennot good enough unable to have young ones without value

centurionleader of a unit of 100 soldiers

adornadd beauty decorate

surfeitsatiate feed to fulness or to excess

incensemake angry

calumnyslander aspersion

feintpretend

veneersurface appearance covering the TRUE nature

leveeformal reception/embankment

implicitimplied though not plainly expressed

venalready to do smth dishonest

turgidexcessively ornate swollen or bloated

aspersionslander

huskworthless outside part of anything

odorsmell favor reputation

pedanticbookish showing off learning

redoubtableformidable causing fear

liberalityfree giving generosity

causticbiting sarcastic

sundryvarious miscellaneous separate

temperanceabstinence from alcohol self-control moderation

obfuscateto darken make obscure muddle

adamantkind of stone inflexible

emotestir up excite

auguryomen sign

depleteuse until none remains

maulhurt by rough handling

inasmuchsince because

disconcertupset the self-possession of

facileeasily done

eradicateget rid of pull up by the roots

palatialmagnificent

mufflercloth worn round the neck/silencer

matriculationbe admitted enter a university as a student

morbiddiseased unhealthy (e.g.. about ideas)

slacksluggish dull not tight

streaklong thin move very fast

disencumberfree from encumbrance

ramifyto be divided or subdivided to branch out

arborealof connected with trees

fidgetmove restlessly make nervous

brassyellow metal (mixing copper and zinc)

simper(give a) silly/self-conscious smile

vindictivehaving a desire to revenge

shunkeep away from avoid

lavishgiving or producing freely liberally or generously

resignedunresisting submissive

secularmaterial (not spiritual) living outside monasteries

tractableeasily controlled or guided

viscoussticky/semi-fluid

obloquyabusively detractive language sharp criticism vituperation

fosternurture care for

sanityhealth of mind soundness of judgement

chastisementpunishment

ireanger

consummateperfect/make perfect/complete

tangentialsuddenly changeable

spuriousFALSE counterfeit

fervorwarmth of feelings earnestness

foppishlike a man who pays too much attention to his clothes

odiousrepulsive hateful

odiumcontempt dislike aversion

penitentfeeling or showing regret

gougetool for cutting grooves in wood

perspicacityquick judging and understanding

tenacityfirmness persistency adhesiveness tending to hang on

sequencesuccession connected line of

alcoverecess/partially enclosed place

procrastinationkeeping on putting off

imperativeurgent essential

impairworsen diminish in value

doltstupid fellow

raveact with excessive enthusiasm

finickyfinical

perfunctorydone as a duty without care

smolderburn slowly without flame

lumbermove in a clumsy/noisy way

vagarystrange act or idea

obviateto make unnecessary get rid of

sagacioushaving sound judgment perceptive wise like a sage

quandarystate of doubt or perplexity

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

maudlinsentimental in a silly or tearful way

spearweapon with a metal point on a long shaft

opaquenessdullness/not allowing light to pass through

predilectionspecial liking mental preference

fringeedge ornamental border part of hair over the forehead

divestituretaking off getting rid of giving up

foolproofincapable of failure or error

intransigenceunwillingness to compromise stubbornness intractability

brittleeasily broken

ominousthreatening

efficacyproduction of a desired result

cordialwarm and sincere

illicitunlawful forbidden

plethoraglut

pliantpliable easily bent shaped or twisted

involutecomplex

auspiciousfavorable successful prosperous

mendicanta beggar

forbearancepatience willingness to wait

garruloustoo talkative

wagmerry person

repulsivecausing a feeling of disgust

stipplepaint with dots

exculpateto clear from a charge of guilt

bolstergive greatly needed support

vigilantmember of a vigilance committee

ebullienceexuberance outburst of feeling

lachrymosecausing tears tearful

irateangry

consequentialpompous self important

forfeitsuffer the loss of smth

subpoenawritten order requiring a person to appear in a low court

enmityhatred being an enemy

pellucidtransparent easy to understand

raconteurperson who tells anecdotes

drowsinessfeeling sleepy half asleep

incipientbeginning

disseminatedistribute (esp. ideas)

renownedcelebrated famous

heterogeneousmade up of different kinds

sordidwretched comfortless contemptible

aggravatemake worse irritate

succorassistance relief in time of distress

dissolutiondisintegration looseness in morals

constraincompel

peregrinationtraveling about wandering

forbearrefrain from be patient ancestor

abstrusedifficult to comprehend obscure

bellicosebelligerent pugnacious warlike

vexannoy distress trouble

conspicuouseasily seen remarkable

asceticpracticing self-denial austere stark

discountenancerefuse to approve of

burgeongrow forth send out buds

incredulousskeptical unwilling to believe

testinesswitness/evidence

turbulencebeing uncontrolled violent

shallowlittle depth not earnest

disheveleduntidy

scurvymean contemptible

coagulationchange to a thick and solid state

combustionprocess of burning

finessedelicate way of dealing with a situation

reticentreserved untalkative silent taciturn

irksometiresome

retardcheck hinder

middlingfairly good but not very good

pyrelarge pile of wood for burning

topplebe unsteady and overturn

impromptuwithout preparation

indistinctnot easily heard seen clearly marked

flamboyantbrightly colored florid

insipidwithout taste or flavor

quixoticgenerous unselfish

desultoryaimless haphazard digressing at random

admonitorycontaining warning

penchantstrong inclination a liking

indolencelaziness

banefulcausing harm or ruin pernicious destructive

ostensibleseeming appearing as such professed

avideager greedy

canvassdiscuss thoroughly sort of touting

unearthdiscover and bring to light

warrantauthority written order guarantee

knitdraw together unite firmly

effluviaoutflow in a stream of particles a noxious odor or vapor

sumptuousmagnificent

straywander lose one's way

petulantunreasonably impatient

argotjargon slang

quotidianbanal everyday

philistinea smug ignorant person one who lacks knowledge

ineffableto great to be described in words

doggereltrivial poorly constructed verse

maverickrebel nonconformist

egressway out exit

stridewalk with long steps

steeplyrising or falling sharply

daintypretty/delicate(food)/difficult to please

alleviatemake (pain) easier to bear

discreteindividually distinct

imperturbablecalm not capable of being excited

weanto turn away (from a habit)

judicioussound in judgment wise

demagogueperson appealing not to reasons

condoneforgive

blandnesspolite manner comforting uninteresting

imbrogliocomplicated and embarrassing situation

lucubratewrite in scholarly fashion

abysmalbottomless extreme

abscondto go away suddenly (to avoid arrest)

severbreak off

subsumeinclude under a rule

constrictmake tight or smaller

refulgentshining brilliant

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

fulminationbitter protest

sublimeextreme astounding

ponderousheavy bulky dull

articulatespeak distinctly connect by joints

epitomebrief summary representative example a typical model

encumbranceburden things that get on the way of

quiescencestate of being passive/motionless

introspectionexamining one's own thoughts and feelings

imperiouscommanding haughty arrogant

countervailcounterbalance

trickleflow in drops

perfidytreachery breaking of faith

refractorystubborn unmanageable untractable

mincepronounce or speak affectedly euphemize

decrydisapprove of

propitiousauspicious presenting favorable circumstances

collusionsecret agreement for a deceitful purpose

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

severancesevering

tauntcontemptuous reproach hurtful remark

discreetcareful/prudent

indulgentinclined to indulge

savantperson of great learning

lullbecome quiet or less active

exhaustivecomplete thorough

nibbleshow some inclination to accept (an offer)

mollifymake calmer or quieter

volatilechangeable inconstant fickle unstable explosive

resuscitationcoming back to consciousness

abjurepromise or swear to give up

equilibriumstate of being balanced

hollownot soled with hole

detractionslandering verbal attack aspersion

tawdrycheap gaudy showy tacky

ostracismshut out from society refuse to meet talk

cursoryquick hurried

propagationincreasing the number spreading extending

impedehinder get in the way of

fallaciousbased on error

hirsutehairy shaggy

detumescencediminishing or lessening of swelling

fretworry irritation wear away

boisterousloud noisy rough lacking restraint

heresybelief contrary to what is generally accepted

distraughtdistracted violently upset in mind

disingenuoussophisticated artful trying to deceive cunning

stentorianextremely loud and powerful

ensignflag/badge

skitshort piece of humorous writing

rejuvenationbecoming young in nature or appearance

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

tautologya repetition a redundancy

dilatespeak comprehensively become wider large

appeasemake quiet or calm

breachopening broken place breaking

plearequest

suborninduce by bribery or smth to commit perjury

trudgewalk heavily

hospitableliking to give hospitality

squalidfoul filthy

nebulouscloud-like hazy vague indistinct

predominatehave more power than others

sophisticatedcomplex subtle refined

barrageartificial obstacle built across a river

extolpraise highly

boorishcrude offensive rude

perfidioustreacherous faithless

irresolutehesitating undecided

sidestepstep to one side

vituperatecurse abuse in words

stigmatizedescribe smb scornfully

interdictprohibit forbid

apotheosisdeification glorification to godliness

insensibleunconscious unresponsive unaffected

divulgemake known smth secret

mendacitydishonesty

waffletalk vaguely and without much result

discreditrefuse to believe

riddlepuzzling person or thing

triflingunimportant

depositiondethronement depositing

broachbring up announce begin to talk about

eulogyformal praise panegyric

diatribebitter and violent attack in words

covetouseagerly desirous

freneticfrantic frenzied

volublefluent

aplombself-confidence

consumeget to the end of

inveighto attack verbally denounce deprecate

deterdiscourage hinder

profaneworldly having contempt for God

indigencepoverty

expatiateto roam wander freely

saturninegloomy dark sullen morose

divergencegetting farther apart from a point

truculenceaggressiveness ferocity

exscindto cut out cut away

nadirlowest weakest point

cravencowardly

prunedried plum silly person

officioustoo eager or ready to help offer advice

chauvinista blindly devoted patriot

ferretdiscover by searching search

labyrinthineto entangle the state of affairs

petrifiedtaken away power (to think feel act)

discomfitconfuse embarrass

corroborationadditional strengthening evidence

sanctimonyself-righteousness hypocritical with FALSE piety

incitestir up rouse

tonicsmth giving strength or energy

equipoiseequal distribution of weight equilibrium

dulcetmelodious harmonious

striatedstriped grooved or banded

evinceto show clearly to indicate

verdantfresh and green

lionizetreat as a famous person

feudbitter quarrel over a long period of time

ambiguousdoubtful uncertain

disinterdig up from the earth

aversionstrong dislike

piquantagreeably pungent stimulating

pristineprimitive unspoiled pure as in earlier times unadulterated

encapsulateenclose in capsule

intransigentuncompromising

credulitytoo great a readiness to believe things

ossifyto turn to bone to settle rigidly into an idea

edaciousvoracious devouring

miserperson who loves wealth and spends little

inimitabledefying imitation unmatchable

erraticirregular in behaviour or opinion

discernsee with an effort but clearly

resiliencequality of quickly recovering the original shape

avowadmit. Declare openly

ebullientoverflowing with enthusiasm showing excitement

rebuffsnub

descrycatch sight of see smth in the distance

curmudgeonbad-tempered person

reconditelittle known abstruse

ineluctablecertain inevitable

expostulateargue earnestly to dissuade correct or protest

prevaricateto equivocate to stray from the truth

curriculumcourse of study

extortobtain by threats violence

unencumberedeasy-going trifle

coevalof the same period coexisting

gorgeeat greedily/narrow opening with a stream

flukelucky stroke

asepticsurgically clean

cantankerousbad-tempered/quarrelsome

counterfeitforgery

pinchbe too tight take between the thumb and finger

excoriationsevere criticism

occludedblocked up

dissenthave a different opinion refuse to assent

insurrectionrising of people to open resistance to

sobrietyquality or condition of being sober

sycophantperson who flatter to the rich and powerful

benefactorperson who has given help

equablesteady regular

moltmoult lose hair feathers before new growing

paucityscarcity a lacking of

plodcontinue doing smth without resting

gainsayto deny to oppose

hushmake or become silent

correlatehave a mutual relation

remonstrateto protest object

vacillationbeing uncertain hesitating

assailwith attack violently

rarefyto make thin to make less dense to purify or refine

malapropismmisuse of a word (for one that resembles it)

bigotstubborn narrow-minded person

pitfallcovered hole as a trap unsuspected danger

pedestriancommonplace trite unremarkable

flustermake nervous or confused

ulteriorsituated beyond

fissionsplitting or division (esp. of cells)

drawlslow way of speaking

overhaulexamine thoroughly to learn about the condition

apprehensivegrasping understanding fear unhappy feeling about future

aptwell-suited quick-witted

complaisancetending to comply obliging willingness to please

incongruousout of place not in harmony or agreement

proclivityinclination

haranguea long passionate speech

inchoatenot yet fully formed rudimentary elementary

suffocatecause or have difficulty in breathing

insouciantunconcerned carefree

affinityclose connection relationship

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

turquoisegreenish-blue precious stone

scabbardsheath for the blade

gloatover look at with selfish delight

turpitudewickedness shamefulness

plaqueflat metal on a wall as a memorial

laudatoryexpressing or giving praise

endorsewrite one's name on the back of

dawdlerperson who is slow waste of time

abacusframe with balls for calculating

affablepolite and friendly

contemnto scorn or despise

hubrisarrogant pride

turmoiltrouble disturbance

spurnhave nothing to do reject or refuse

benignkind and gentle mild (climate)

profligatewasteful prodigal licentious extravagant

vervespirit vigor enthusiasm

chiselsteel tool for shaping materials

rivetfix take up secure metal pin

implacableincapable of being placated unpleasable

pungencysharpness stinging quality

duplicitydeliberate deception

implosioncollapse bursting inward

adulterationmaking unpure poorer in quality

probityuprightness incorruptibility principle

fulsomedisgusting offensive due to excessiveness

clingto resist separation

recalcitrantdisobedient

supersedetake the place of

puissancestrength

punditpedant authority on a subject

imprecationan invocation of evil a curse

insinuatesuggest unpleasantly make a way for smth gently

ascendgo or come up

tersebrief and to the point

renovaterestore smth to better condition

dwarfperson or smb much below the usual size

thwartobstruct/frustrate

quellsuppress subdue

precursorypreliminary anticipating

pestdestructive thing or a person who is nuisance

wendto go proceed

malevolencewishing to do evil

effeteinfertile worn out weak

perilousdangerous

impudentrash indiscreet

prosaiceveryday mundane commonplace trite pedestrian

harrowto distress create stress or torment

penuriouspoor/stingy

cabala scheme or plot a group of plotters

eloquencefluent speaking skillful use of language

viragoa loud domineering woman a scold or nag

putrefactionbecoming rotten

codapassage that completes a piece of music

recitalsa number of performance of music

belaborbeat hard

palateroof of the mouth sense of taste

supinelying on the back slow to act passive

massacrecruel killing of a large number of people

limnpaint portray

malleableyielding easily shaped moldable adapting

paradigma model example or pattern

apostateone who abandons long-held religious or political convictions

negligenttaking too little care

ailtrouble be ill

urbaneelegant refined in manners

providentfrugal looking to the future

preponderancegreatness in number strength weight

consternationsurprise and fear dismay

infernohell

sluggardlazy slow-moving person

hoaxmischievous trick played on smb for a joke

lithebending twisting

invectiveabusive language curses

sanguinecheerful confident optimistic

exuberancestate of growing vigorously being full of life

gossamersoft light delicate material

invincibletoo strong to be defeated

grovelcrawl humble oneself

agileactive quick-moving

ingenuousnaive young artless frank honest sincere

honestone used for sharpening tools

assuagemake smth (pain desire) less

tadpoleform of a frog when it leaves the egg

gistthe point general sense

indulgegratify give way to satisfy allow oneself

somaticof the body

snaretrap

foibledefect of character (a person is wrongly proud)

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

maligninjurious speak ill of smb tell lie

jocularmeant as a joke

anguishsevere suffering

superciliousdisdainful characterized by haughty scorn

brashhasty rush cheeky saucy

commemoratekeep the memory of

inanesilly senseless

profligacyshameless immorality

portentomen marvelous threatening

duressthreats to compel smb

synopsissummary or outline

ameliorateimprove make better

ambidextrousable to use the left hand or the right equally well

plaintivemournful melancholy sorrowful

waftscent waving movement carry lightly through

libertineimmoral person

endemicepidemic

poignantdeeply moving keen

commuterperson who travels regularly

dormantin a state of inactivity but awaiting development

renderdeliver provide represent

euphoriaelation state of pleasant excitement

sulliedto be stained or discredited

impetuoushaving sudden energy impulsive thrusting ahead forceful

valorousbrave

palpitatetremble beat rapidly and irregularly

teetotaloppose to alcohol

jabbertalk excitedly utter rapidly

rescindrepeal/annul/cancel

stanchto stop the flow of a fluid

corporealphysical of or for the body

enzymecatalyst

impassiveunmoved feeling no sign of passion

astringentsubstance that shrinks

lugubriousmournful excessively sad

gleangather facts in small quantities

clothalf-solid lump formed from liquid

desiccantsubstance used to absorb moisture

peripateticwandering

mercurialquick changeable in character fleeting

warmongerperson who stirs up war

fleetnumber of ships quick-moving

blandishmentflattery coaxing

ineptunskillful said or done at the wrong time

serratedhaving a toothed edge

doteshow much fondness center one's attention

chastenedcorrected punished

tarnishedlost brightness

consolegive comfort or sympathy to

truce(agreement) stop of fighting for a time

abidebe faithful to endure

clinchcome to grips/settle conclusively

regaleto delight or entertain to feast

perniciousharmful injurious

buoyantable to float light-hearted

plummetfall plunge steeply

spleneticbad-tempered irritable

macabregruesome suggesting death

foilprevent from carrying out contrast

astuteclever quick at seeing to get an advantage

paeansong of praise or triumph

dismalsad gloomy miserable

mesmerizehypnotize

recidivismrelapse into antisocial or criminal behavior

deviancebeing different in moral standards (from normal)

irascibleirritable easily angered

submergeput under water liquid sink out of sight

glutsupply to much fill to excess

pivotalof great importance (others depend on it)

inundateflood cover by overflowing

stymieto hinder obstruct or block

petrifyto make hard rocklike

curtailmake shorter then was planned

nonplusedgreatly surprised

encomiumwarm or glowing praise eulogy panegyric

obtainto be established accepted or customary

brookto tolerate endure

maceratemake or become soft by soaking in water

palliatelessen the severity of

profuseabundant/lavish

hermeticsealed by fusion

heedattention/give notice to

proscribedenounce as dangerous

tepidlukewarm

tamptap or drive down by repeated light blows

machinationplot scheme (esp. evil)

equivocatetry to deceive by equivocal language

depravemake morally bad corrupt

connotationsuggestion in addition to

commodioushaving plenty of space for what is needed

aberrationstraying away from what is normal

dogmaticpositive certain arbitrary without room for discussion

infuseput pour fill

attunebring into harmony

acarpouseffete no longer fertile worn out

salutaryremedial wholesome causing improvement

reciprocitygranting of privileges in return for similar

cornucopiaabundant supply

minatorymenacing threatening

impecunioushaving little or no money

vilifyslander say evil things

sootblack powder in smoke

pugnaciousfond of in the habit of fighting

felicitousapt suitably expressed well chosen apropos

squanderspend wastefully

indigenousnative

falterwaver/move in an uncertain manner

coercecompel to force to make obedient

trenchantforceful effective vigorous extremely perceptive incisive

cogentstrong convincing

misogynistone who hates women/females

conundruma riddle dilemma enigma

panegyricformal praise eulogy

imputeto attribute to a cause or source ascribe

suppressprevent from being known put an end to

vigilancewatchfulness self-appointed group who maintain order

vivaciouslively high-spirited

rumplemake rough

innocuouscausing no harm

disproofproof to the contrary

abutborder on

conceitover-high opinion of too much pride

raffishlow vulgar base tawdry

fragrantsweet-smelling

obtrusiveprojecting prominent undesirably noticeable

proneprostrate inclined to (undesirable things)

embezzleuse in a wrong way for one's own benefit

quaillose courage turn frightened

onerousneeding effort burdensome

stingsmth sharp

irrevocablefinal and unalterable

ignobledishonorable common undignified

arrantin the highest degree

permeatespread into every part of

dynamoa generator something that produces electric current

hallowto make holy consecrate

extemporewithout previous thought or preparation

emaciatemake thin and weak

tasselbunch of threads

fixatestare at

sheathcover for the blade of a weapon or a tool

winceshow bodily or mental pain

goadsmth urging a person to action

maladroittactless clumsy

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

censureexpression of blame or disapproval a rebuke

dauntintimidate make fearful

candidfrank straight-forward

soarrise fly high

reverentfeeling or showing deep respect

precariousuncertain risky dangerous

holsterleather case for a pistol

purveyprovide supply

untowardunfortunate inconvenient

proliferategrow reproduce by rapid multification

reiteratesay or do again several times

extricablethat can be freed

beratescold sharply

profunditydepth

reactionaryopposing progress

yarntale story fibers for knitting

latentpresent but not yet active developed or visible

sermonreproving a person for his faults

sententiousshort and pithy full of maxims/proverbs

vitiatelower the quality weaken the strength

coalescingcoming together and uniting into one substance

supplicatemake a humble petition to

fermentsubstance become excited

talonclaw of a bird of prey

nostruma quack remedy an untested cure

engraveimpress deeply

cordonline (of police acting as a guard)

partisanone-sided committed to a party biased or prejudiced

underbidmake a lower bid then smb else

accoladepraise approval

stintto be thrifty to set limits

epistleletter

effronteryboldness impudence arrogance

defianceopen disobedience or resistance

extralegaloutside the law

mettlequality of endurance or courage

burnishto polish rub to a shine

indomitablenot easily discouraged or subdued

engulfswallow up

redeemget back by payment compensate

neophyteperson who has been converted to a belief

fecklesslacking purpose or vitality ineffective careless

visceralof the internal organs of the body

requiterepay give in return

repineat be discontented with

qualmfeeling of doubt temporary feeling of sickness

perjurywillful FALSE statement unlawful act

abradedrubbed off worn away by friction

umbrageoffense resentment

repudiatedisown refuse to accept or pay

lienlegal claim until a debt on it is repaid

petrouslike a rock hard stony

recanttake back as being FALSE give up

crushpress lose shape subdue overwhelm

unfeignednot pretended sincere

ascertainget to know

blatantnoisy and rough

contentiousargumentative pugnacious combative quarrelsome

palpabilitycan be felt touched understood

epicureandevoted to pleasure (sensuous enjoyment)

ardorenthusiasm

perishbe destroyed decay

ferocitysavage cruelty

opprobriousshowing scorn or reproach

piquehurt the pride or self-respect stir (curiosity)

heinousodious (of crime)

equanimitycalmness of temperament

iconoclastperson who attacks popular beliefs

enticetempt or persuade

hoodwinktrick mislead

congealmake or become stiff and solid

cajoleuse flattery or deceit to persuade

cantinsincere talk/jargon

animositystrong dislike

turbidmuddy having the sediment stirred up

fecundfertile

elaborateworked out with much care in great detail

halcyoncalm and peaceful

perpetratebe guilty commit (a crime)

wootry to win

intersperseplace here and there

snubtreat with contempt

nugatorytrifling/worthless

shrewdastute showing sound judgement

stolidshowing no emotion impassive

enervateweaken deprive of strength attenuate

obduratehardened and unrepenting stubborn inflexible

clientelecustomers

figureheadcarved image on the prow of a ship

noxiousharmful

pinewaste away through sorrow or illness

imminentlikely to come or happen soon

verisimilitudeappearing TRUE or real

frugalcareful economical

inveteratedeep-rooted. long-established

provisionalof the present time only

approbationapproval

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

legacysmth handed down from ancestors

seminallike a seed constituting a source originative

tortuousdevious/not straightforward

regicidecrime of killing a king

slateking of blue-grey stone propose criticize

baskin enjoy warmth and light

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

enthralplease greatly/enslave (fig)

forswearrenounce disallow repudiate

slurjoin sounds/words (indistinct)

flakcriticism/anti-aircraft guns

interimas an installment

coaxget smb to do smth by kindness

itinerateto travel from place to place to peregrinate

precludeprevent make impossible

meticulousgiving great attention to details

decorumpropriety properness

overweeningpresumptuously arrogant overbearing immoderate being a jerk

impedimentsmth that hinders (e.g. stammer)

sticklerperson who insists on importance of smth

beatifyto bless make happy or ascribe a virtue to

denouementan outcome or solution the unraveling of a plot

substantiationgiving facts to support (statement)

placatesoothe pacify calm

sufficebe enough

spongeporous rubber for washing live at once expense

piedof mixed colors

forgerycounterfeit

averaffirm assert prove justify

sawdusttiny bits of wood

cognizantbeing fully aware of

piousdutiful to parents devoted to religion

diffidenceshyness

shuntsend from one track to another lay aside evade discussion

ruffianviolent cruel man

exigencyemergency an urgent situation

insularitynarrow-mindedness isolated

manaclechains for the hands or feet

plungemove quickly suddenly and with force

convolutedcomplicated coiled twisted

eruditelearned scholarly

rapaciousgreedy (esp for money)

bedizento adorn especially in a cheap showy manner

stipulatestate or put forward as a necessary condition

abrogaterepeal or annul by authority

transienttemporary fleeting

expiationending expiring

poncholarge piece of cloth

idolatryexcessive admiration of

entreatask earnestly

fracasnoisy quarrel

scorchbecome discolored/dry up/go at high speed

sashlong strip worn round the waist

enigmasmth that is puzzling

misanthropeperson who hates mankind

cogitatethink deeply mediate

incorrigibilitycannot be cured or corrected

convokecall together summon

aproposappropriate to the situation apt

valiantbrave

savortaste flavor smth

abethelp/encourage smb (in doing wrong)

austereseverely moral and strict simple and plain

obliviousunaware having no memory

lopemove along with long strides

timidshy easily frightened

peremptoryurgent imperative unchallengeable ending debate

quackperson dishonestly claiming to smth

luculenteasily understood lucid clear

scentsmell (esp pleasant)

obtuseblunt/stupid

allegianceduty support loyalty

inuredaccustomed to adapted

incursiona raid a sudden attack

dupecheat make a fool of

squatcrouch/settle without permission

evokecall up bring out

torpidsleeping sluggish lethargic dormant

derisionridicule mockery deriding

denigrateblacken belittle sully defame

gregariousliving in societies liking the company

swervechange direction suddenly

pithessential part force soft liquid substance

luminarystar light-giving body

fawnyoung deer try to win smb's favor

sinuouswinding undulating serpentine

phlegmaticcalm sluggish temperament unemotional

apprisegive notice to inform

graveserious requiring consideration

resortto frequently visit

garblemake unfair selection from facts

welterturmoil a bewildering jumble

dislodgemove force from the place occupied

penuryextreme poverty

satiatesatisfy fully

dexterityskill (esp. in handling)

franticwildly excited with joy pain anxiety

platitudea trite or banal statement unoriginality

levitylack of seriousness

flopfail/move/fall clumsily

exorbitantmuch too high or great

indefatigabilitynot easily exhaustible tirelessness

grievouscausing grief or pain serious dire grave

uncouthrough awkward

inscrutableincapable of being discovered or understood

forgeworkshop for the shaping of metal to shape metal lead

pariahan outcast a rejected and despised person

crassvery great (es. stupidity)

tenuousinsubstantial flimsy weak

transitorybrief

implicateshow that smb has a share

riftsplit crack dissension

prodigiousenormous wonderful

fetterto shackle put in chains

covertdisguised

rantuse extravagant language

recuperatebecome strong after illness loss exhaustion

brazenmade of brass

chicanerylegal trickery/false argument

alacrityeager and cheerful readiness

recluseperson who lives alone and avoids people

impermeablethat cannot be permeated

susceptibilitysensitiveness

garnerto gather and save to store up

conciliatoryreconciling soothing comforting mollifying

prudencecareful forethought

peccadillosmall sin small weakness in one's character

soporificproducing sleep

extenuatereduce the strength of lessen seriousness partially excuse

tormentsevere pain or suffering

parenthesissentence within another one smth separated

vigorousstrong energetic

punctiliousprecise paying attention to trivialities

tritenot new

quaffdrink deeply

solventof the power of forming a solution

inimicalharmful or friendly

agogeager/excited

plumbget to the root of

rollcall calling of names

concordagreement or harmony

superimposeput smth on the top

parsimonioustoo economical miserly

stigmamark of shame or disgrace

mettlesomecourageous high-spirited

rabblemob crowd the lower classes of populace

nexusa connection tie or link

moroseill-tempered unsocial

splicejoin (two ends)

apartheidbrutal racial discrimination

hewmake by hard work cut (by striking)

repastmeal

gushburst out suddenly/talk ardently

intrepidfearless brave undaunted

entangleput into difficulties

drolljesting

harbingersmth or smb that foretells the coming of

castigateto chastise correct by punishing

compunctionfeeling of regret for one's action

reproachscold upbraid

debaclea breakup overthrow sudden disaster

inculcatefix firmly by repetition

ingesttake in by swallowing

creaseline made by crushing white line on the ground in cricket

impendingimminent being about to happen expected

quirkhabit or action peculiar to smb or smth

pertainbelong as a part have reference

refinemake or become pure cultural

lassitudeweariness tiredness

flauntingshow off complacently

moderationquality of being limited not extreme

concuragree in opinion happen together

calipersmetal supports attached to the legs measuring instrument

empiricalrelying on experiment

contumaciousinsubordinate rebellious

protractedprolonged

temerityboldness brashness intrepidness

fidelityloyalty accuracy

subdueovercome bring under control

sophomoricself-assured though immature affected bombastic overblown

immaculatepure faultless

temperateshowing self-control

preentidy/show self-satisfaction

preceptsrules establishing standards of conduct

fomentput smth warm (to lessen the pain)

recompensemake payment to reward punish

primneat formal

thriftcare economy thriving prosperous

tauttightly stretched

grazetouch or scrape lightly in passing

seremake hard and without feeling

pusillanimouscowardly craven

elegya lament a melancholy composition

prevalentcommon

condenseincrease in density strength make laconic

pleadaddress a court of law as an advocate

pryget smth inquire too curiously

garmentarticle of clothing

foragefood for horses and cattle

felonperson guilty of murder

convictionconvincing firm belief

summarilybriefly without delay

reprobateperson hardened in sin one devoid of decency

equivocalhaving a double or doubtful meaning suspicious

abeyancesuspended action

presumptionarrogance

veerchange direction

recastcast or fashion anew

vainwithout use result conceited

delugegreat flood heavy rush of water

mischievousharmful causing mischief

sedulouspersevering

incessantoften repeated continual

extantstill in existence

frowardintractable not willing to yield or comply stubborn

obsequioustoo eager to obey or serve

superfluousmore then is needed or wanted

prodigalwasteful reckless with money

immutablethat cannot be changed

contiguoustouching neighboring near

grandiloquentusing pompous words

belligerent(person nation) waging war

facetioushumorous funny jocular

malingerto fake illness or injury in order to shirk a duty

alloyto debase by mixing with something inferior

charycautious wary

obstreperousnoisy loud

gustoutburst of feeling sudden rain wind fire etc.

trepidationalarm excited state of mind

clamorshout complain with a lot of noise

highbrow(person) with superior tastes

patronregular customer person who gives support

embellishmake beautiful

fetidstinking

myriadvery great number

antitheticaldirect opposing

impietylack of reverence or dutifulness

bewilderpuzzle confuse

extirpateto destroy exterminate cut out exscind

deprecateprotest against express disapproval of

conjointo join together

forestallprevent by taking action in advance preempt

noisomeoffensive disgusting (smell)

salaciousobscene

undermineweaken gradually at the base make smth under

veritablereal rightly named

toutperson who worries others to buy smth to use his service

enduringlasting

unscathedunharmed unhurt

garrulitytalkativeness

extinctno longer active

importunebeg urgently solicit (of a prostitute)

assiduousdiligent hard-working sedulous

inadvertentnot paying proper attention

gnawwaste away bite steadily

lackluster(of eyes) dull

cadgeto beg to get by begging

rotundrich and deep plump and round

quiescentat rest dormant torpid

exploitbrilliant achievement develop use selfishly

acclaimedwelcomed with shouts and approval

vanquishconquer

recreancycowardice a cowardly giving up

prudisheasily shocked excessively modest

sanctionapproval (by authority) penalty

soggyheavy with water

hackcut roughly hired horse

diaphanoustransparent gauzy

impugnedchallenged to be doubted

decreeorder given by authority

preternaturalnot normal or usual

balkobstacle purposely to get on the way of

cumbersomeburdensome heavy and awkward to carry

earthenwaredishes made of baked clay

nonchalantnot having interest

bogussham counterfeit not genuine

ignominiousshameful dishonorable undignified disgraceful

upbraidscold reproach

imperviousnesshaughty arrogant commanding

shrillsharp piercing

mundaneworldly as opposed to spiritual commonplace everyday

infuriatefill with fury or rage

idiosyncrasypersonal mannerism

provokemake angry vax

prematuredoing or happening smth before the right time

amortizeend (a debt) by setting aside money

contritefilled with deep sorrow for wrongdoing

blithecheerful casual carefree

derogatoryinsulting tending to damage

meretriciousattractive on the surface but of little value

relapsefall back again

benevolencewish or activity in doing good

fatuouswithout sense foolish self-satisfaction

amalgamatemix combine unite societies

reconcilesettle a quarrel restore peace

mellifluoussweetly flowing

extrovertcheerful person

weighmeasure hoe heavy smth is

deferentialshowing respect

inciseengrave make a cut in

abdicationgiving up control authority

inclineddirecting the mind in a certain direction

deferpostpone give way (to show respect)

credulousready to believe things

coyshy/modest (esp of a girl)

gaucheriesocially awkward tactless behavior

discoursespeech lecture

prolixtiring because too long

engendercause produce give rise to

incumbentsofficial duties

fervidshowing earnest feeling

lurkbe out of view ready to attack

bereftrob or dispossess of smth (material)

haughtyarrogant conceited

castigationsevere punishment

abhorto hate to detest

ubiquitouspresent everywhere

glibready and smooth but not sincere

speciousillogical of questionable truth or merit

transgressbreak go beyond (a limit)

arroganceproud superior manner of behaviour

flaxpale yellow (hair) a plant

germanerelevant pertinent to

auxiliaryhelping supporting

expurgateto remove obscenity purify censor

propitiatoryconciliatory appeasing mitigating

stygianhence dark gloomy

churlbad-tempered person

soberself-controlled

taciturnuntalkative silent

dudno use person smth that fails

evasivetending to evade

elicitdraw out

lustrousbeing bright polished

limplacking strength walking unevenly

torquetwisting force causing rotation

jibegibe make fun of

serrationhaving a toothed edge

desuetudecessation of use disuse

ascribeconsider to be the origin of or belonging to

soddensoaked saturated

eschewavoid

undulateto move in wavelike fashion fluctuate

arduoussteep difficult ascent laborious

hoipolloi the masses the rabble

countenanceto favor or approve of

epithetadjective

audaciousdaring foolishly bold impudent

concealhide keep secret

arabesquea complex ornate design

shardpiece of broken earthenware

ostentationdisplay to obtain admiration or envy

dronemale bee person who isn't self-employed

endearingmaking dear or liked

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

quibbletry to avoid by sophistication

delineateto portray depict sketch out

gullibleeasily gulled

skiffsmall boat

writwritten order

repelrefuse to accept/cause dislike

struta supporting bar

whimsicalfull of odd and fanciful ideas

bilgebulge the protuberance of a cask

venerationregard with deep respect

timorousfearful timid afraid

guiledeceit cunning

lamentshow feel great sorrow

volubilityfluency verbosity easy use of spoken language

accretionthe growing of separate things into one

enunciatepronounce (words)/express a theory

surchargeadditional load/charge

derivativeunoriginal obtained from another source

homileticsact of preaching

nascentcoming into existence emerging

crypticsecret with a hidden meaning

disallowrefuse to allow or accept as a correct

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

glimmerweak/unsteady light

ineptitudequality of being unskillful

picaresqueinvolving clever rogues or adventurers

ecumenicalrepresenting the whole Christian world

catalystsubstance that causes speeding up

veracitytruth

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

espousemarry give one's support to

vestigetrace or sign

balefulharmful ominous causing evil

slaketo assuage to satisfy allay

bequestarrangement to give smth at death

asperityroughness harshness ill temper irritability

ediblefit to be eaten/not poisonous

disdainlook on with contempt

presagewarning sign

loquacioustalkative garrulous

finicaltoo fussy about food clothing etc.

indeliblethat cannot be rubbed out

servilelike a slave lacking independence

aloofreserved indifferent

expedientlikely to be useful for a purpose

dearthshortage

tyrotiro beginner

libelstatement that damages reputation

flinchdraw move back wince

stingyspending using unwillingly

attenuatemake thin. weaken enervate

coddletreat with care and tenderness

atonementrepayment death of Jesus

esotericabstruse intended only for a small circle of

salubrioushealthful

personablepleasing in appearance attractive

hypocrisyfalsely making oneself appear to be good

cravatpiece of linen worn as a necktie

ambivalenthaving both of two contrary meanings

suppliantasking humbly beseeching

augustmajestic venerable

toadyobsequious flatterer

derelictiondeserting and leaving to fall into ruins

reverehave deep respect for

fordshallow place in a river (to cross)

euthanasiaeasy and painless death

fledgedable to fly trained experienced

tamperinterfere with

extinguishend the existence of/wipe or put out

imperviousnot allowing to pass through (of materials)

travestyparody/imitation

scribblewrite hastily

multifariousvaried motley greatly diversified

restiverefusing to move reluctant to be controlled

idylla carefree episode or experience

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obduratehardened and unrepenting stubborn inflexible

implacableincapable of being placated unpleasable

sordidwretched comfortless contemptible

apartheidbrutal racial discrimination

beatifyto bless make happy or ascribe a virtue to

fomentput smth warm (to lessen the pain)

ineptitudequality of being unskillful

prudencecareful forethought

effronteryboldness impudence arrogance

hoaxmischievous trick played on smb for a joke

conceitover-high opinion of too much pride

restiverefusing to move reluctant to be controlled

inciseengrave make a cut in

divergencegetting farther apart from a point

simper(give a) silly/self-conscious smile

plungemove quickly suddenly and with force

impecunioushaving little or no money

heinousodious (of crime)

interdictprohibit forbid

immutablethat cannot be changed

beratescold sharply

inculcatefix firmly by repetition

perilousdangerous

resiliencequality of quickly recovering the original shape

equilibriumstate of being balanced

vilifyslander say evil things

centurionleader of a unit of 100 soldiers

incessantoften repeated continual

seremake hard and without feeling

indistinctnot easily heard seen clearly marked

viragoa loud domineering woman a scold or nag

vanquishconquer

resuscitationcoming back to consciousness

mundaneworldly as opposed to spiritual commonplace everyday

sublimeextreme astounding

precludeprevent make impossible

malevolencewishing to do evil

upbraidscold reproach

redeemget back by payment compensate

countervailcounterbalance

chicanerylegal trickery/false argument

wootry to win

salaciousobscene

proclivityinclination

surchargeadditional load/charge

fulsomedisgusting offensive due to excessiveness

myriadvery great number

euphoriaelation state of pleasant excitement

panegyricformal praise eulogy

abjurepromise or swear to give up

quirkhabit or action peculiar to smb or smth

esotericabstruse intended only for a small circle of

enervateweaken deprive of strength attenuate

timidshy easily frightened

asceticpracticing self-denial austere stark

warrantauthority written order guarantee

implicitimplied though not plainly expressed

cantinsincere talk/jargon

foragefood for horses and cattle

paeansong of praise or triumph

riftsplit crack dissension

triflingunimportant

emaciatemake thin and weak

recastcast or fashion anew

hackcut roughly hired horse

condoneforgive

impudentrash indiscreet

talonclaw of a bird of prey

bigotstubborn narrow-minded person

reproachscold upbraid

sycophantperson who flatter to the rich and powerful

veerchange direction

duplicitydeliberate deception

ferretdiscover by searching search

opaquenessdullness/not allowing light to pass through

tersebrief and to the point

disseminatedistribute (esp. ideas)

inadvertentnot paying proper attention

malapropismmisuse of a word (for one that resembles it)

underbidmake a lower bid then smb else

fidelityloyalty accuracy

proliferategrow reproduce by rapid multification

hypocrisyfalsely making oneself appear to be good

deviancebeing different in moral standards (from normal)

disencumberfree from encumbrance

falterwaver/move in an uncertain manner

testinesswitness/evidence

diaphanoustransparent gauzy

encumbranceburden things that get on the way of

exorbitantmuch too high or great

insipidwithout taste or flavor

excoriationsevere criticism

turbulencebeing uncontrolled violent

moltmoult lose hair feathers before new growing

feintpretend

temerityboldness brashness intrepidness

fervorwarmth of feelings earnestness

enticetempt or persuade

raveact with excessive enthusiasm

maverickrebel nonconformist

brittleeasily broken

sagacioushaving sound judgment perceptive wise like a sage

rumplemake rough

vigorousstrong energetic

repineat be discontented with

banefulcausing harm or ruin pernicious destructive

feudbitter quarrel over a long period of time

impromptuwithout preparation

temperateshowing self-control

nugatorytrifling/worthless

thriftcare economy thriving prosperous

onerousneeding effort burdensome

skiffsmall boat

piquehurt the pride or self-respect stir (curiosity)

recompensemake payment to reward punish

attunebring into harmony

irateangry

lopemove along with long strides

jibegibe make fun of

affablepolite and friendly

flinchdraw move back wince

alleviatemake (pain) easier to bear

abeyancesuspended action

burgeongrow forth send out buds

undulateto move in wavelike fashion fluctuate

incursiona raid a sudden attack

pinewaste away through sorrow or illness

expostulateargue earnestly to dissuade correct or protest

agogeager/excited

antitheticaldirect opposing

cadgeto beg to get by begging

hewmake by hard work cut (by striking)

idiosyncrasypersonal mannerism

umbrageoffense resentment

concordagreement or harmony

enzymecatalyst

soporificproducing sleep

covetouseagerly desirous

reciprocitygranting of privileges in return for similar

vituperatecurse abuse in words

consolegive comfort or sympathy to

involutecomplex

ascribeconsider to be the origin of or belonging to

iconoclastperson who attacks popular beliefs

extricablethat can be freed

stipulatestate or put forward as a necessary condition

indulgentinclined to indulge

plummetfall plunge steeply

tautologya repetition a redundancy

volublefluent

imperturbablecalm not capable of being excited

fallaciousbased on error

disingenuoussophisticated artful trying to deceive cunning

intransigentuncompromising

phlegmaticcalm sluggish temperament unemotional

turgidexcessively ornate swollen or bloated

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

asepticsurgically clean

imperviousnesshaughty arrogant commanding

streaklong thin move very fast

writwritten order

honestone used for sharpening tools

creaseline made by crushing white line on the ground in cricket

reiteratesay or do again several times

labyrinthineto entangle the state of affairs

cursoryquick hurried

fatuouswithout sense foolish self-satisfaction

blithecheerful casual carefree

refinemake or become pure cultural

picaresqueinvolving clever rogues or adventurers

inveighto attack verbally denounce deprecate

dilatespeak comprehensively become wider large

churlbad-tempered person

empiricalrelying on experiment

antidotemedicine used against a poison or a disease

petulantunreasonably impatient

nibbleshow some inclination to accept (an offer)

moderationquality of being limited not extreme

flakcriticism/anti-aircraft guns

riddlepuzzling person or thing

concuragree in opinion happen together

palliatelessen the severity of

spearweapon with a metal point on a long shaft

grazetouch or scrape lightly in passing

fretworry irritation wear away

minatorymenacing threatening

tenacityfirmness persistency adhesiveness tending to hang on

tonicsmth giving strength or energy

flopfail/move/fall clumsily

stymieto hinder obstruct or block

tawdrycheap gaudy showy tacky

castigationsevere punishment

accretionthe growing of separate things into one

garmentarticle of clothing

latentpresent but not yet active developed or visible

pellucidtransparent easy to understand

prosaiceveryday mundane commonplace trite pedestrian

lurkbe out of view ready to attack

facileeasily done

cumbersomeburdensome heavy and awkward to carry

abstrusedifficult to comprehend obscure

maulhurt by rough handling

eschewavoid

reactionaryopposing progress

implosioncollapse bursting inward

evinceto show clearly to indicate

quaffdrink deeply

vagarystrange act or idea

equivocalhaving a double or doubtful meaning suspicious

extantstill in existence

forestallprevent by taking action in advance preempt

probityuprightness incorruptibility principle

legacysmth handed down from ancestors

spongeporous rubber for washing live at once expense

imprecationan invocation of evil a curse

gushburst out suddenly/talk ardently

mendicanta beggar

petrifiedtaken away power (to think feel act)

constraincompel

ossifyto turn to bone to settle rigidly into an idea

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

fledgedable to fly trained experienced

credulousready to believe things

volubilityfluency verbosity easy use of spoken language

pleadaddress a court of law as an advocate

ardorenthusiasm

drawlslow way of speaking

ailtrouble be ill

gustoutburst of feeling sudden rain wind fire etc.

meretriciousattractive on the surface but of little value

entreatask earnestly

pithessential part force soft liquid substance

burnishto polish rub to a shine

rebuffsnub

dawdlerperson who is slow waste of time

mincepronounce or speak affectedly euphemize

inclineddirecting the mind in a certain direction

admonitorycontaining warning

convolutedcomplicated coiled twisted

tamperinterfere with

perfidytreachery breaking of faith

sumptuousmagnificent

suffocatecause or have difficulty in breathing

epithetadjective

piousdutiful to parents devoted to religion

cognizantbeing fully aware of

chastenedcorrected punished

debaclea breakup overthrow sudden disaster

chastisementpunishment

partisanone-sided committed to a party biased or prejudiced

apprehensivegrasping understanding fear unhappy feeling about future

obfuscateto darken make obscure muddle

nostruma quack remedy an untested cure

suppliantasking humbly beseeching

pinchbe too tight take between the thumb and finger

hirsutehairy shaggy

remonstrateto protest object

epistleletter

enduringlasting

qualmfeeling of doubt temporary feeling of sickness

amortizeend (a debt) by setting aside money

ruffianviolent cruel man

derivativeunoriginal obtained from another source

detractionslandering verbal attack aspersion

fracasnoisy quarrel

felonperson guilty of murder

sidestepstep to one side

piedof mixed colors

skitshort piece of humorous writing

secularmaterial (not spiritual) living outside monasteries

leveeformal reception/embankment

averaffirm assert prove justify

extinguishend the existence of/wipe or put out

indomitablenot easily discouraged or subdued

tasselbunch of threads

fringeedge ornamental border part of hair over the forehead

waffletalk vaguely and without much result

boorishcrude offensive rude

aplombself-confidence

abysmalbottomless extreme

jabbertalk excitedly utter rapidly

freneticfrantic frenzied

benefactorperson who has given help

punctiliousprecise paying attention to trivialities

reticentreserved untalkative silent taciturn

sawdusttiny bits of wood

misanthropeperson who hates mankind

derogatoryinsulting tending to damage

maceratemake or become soft by soaking in water

recanttake back as being FALSE give up

blandishmentflattery coaxing

fawnyoung deer try to win smb's favor

profligacyshameless immorality

gossamersoft light delicate material

mendacitydishonesty

incensemake angry

uncouthrough awkward

clamorshout complain with a lot of noise

ediblefit to be eaten/not poisonous

scribblewrite hastily

occludedblocked up

obviateto make unnecessary get rid of

limplacking strength walking unevenly

frugalcareful economical

wendto go proceed

timorousfearful timid afraid

quixoticgenerous unselfish

exhaustivecomplete thorough

severancesevering

salubrioushealthful

frowardintractable not willing to yield or comply stubborn

procrastinationkeeping on putting off

lachrymosecausing tears tearful

stridewalk with long steps

macabregruesome suggesting death

incitestir up rouse

gorgeeat greedily/narrow opening with a stream

profuseabundant/lavish

pestdestructive thing or a person who is nuisance

reconditelittle known abstruse

obliviousunaware having no memory

abscondto go away suddenly (to avoid arrest)

arabesquea complex ornate design

fixatestare at

propinquitynearness in time or place affinity of nature

fulminationbitter protest

philistinea smug ignorant person one who lacks knowledge

credulitytoo great a readiness to believe things

nebulouscloud-like hazy vague indistinct

tepidlukewarm

covertdisguised

agileactive quick-moving

impermeablethat cannot be permeated

maladroittactless clumsy

engendercause produce give rise to

repelrefuse to accept/cause dislike

deprecateprotest against express disapproval of

dismalsad gloomy miserable

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

slateking of blue-grey stone propose criticize

reverentfeeling or showing deep respect

lucubratewrite in scholarly fashion

clingto resist separation

obtainto be established accepted or customary

fragileeasily injured broken or destroyed

squalidfoul filthy

supplicatemake a humble petition to

graveserious requiring consideration

nonplusedgreatly surprised

decorumpropriety properness

pariahan outcast a rejected and despised person

divulgemake known smth secret

sophistryfallacious reasoning faulty logic

amalgamatemix combine unite societies

desiccantsubstance used to absorb moisture

exculpateto clear from a charge of guilt

foppishlike a man who pays too much attention to his clothes

dronemale bee person who isn't self-employed

inimitabledefying imitation unmatchable

bolstergive greatly needed support

trickleflow in drops

lithebending twisting

glimmerweak/unsteady light

evokecall up bring out

incongruousout of place not in harmony or agreement

trepidationalarm excited state of mind

noxiousharmful

punditpedant authority on a subject

prevaricateto equivocate to stray from the truth

rollcall calling of names

tarnishedlost brightness

disinterdig up from the earth

sobrietyquality or condition of being sober

tadpoleform of a frog when it leaves the egg

quotidianbanal everyday

assiduousdiligent hard-working sedulous

incipientbeginning

splicejoin (two ends)

commemoratekeep the memory of

insularitynarrow-mindedness isolated

glutsupply to much fill to excess

illicitunlawful forbidden

ireanger

negligenttaking too little care

requiterepay give in return

contiguoustouching neighboring near

benevolencewish or activity in doing good

delugegreat flood heavy rush of water

servilelike a slave lacking independence

veracitytruth

savantperson of great learning

coaxget smb to do smth by kindness

doggereltrivial poorly constructed verse

forgerycounterfeit

multifariousvaried motley greatly diversified

pusillanimouscowardly craven

gistthe point general sense

gloatover look at with selfish delight

speciousillogical of questionable truth or merit

apotheosisdeification glorification to godliness

endemicepidemic

aproposappropriate to the situation apt

cogitatethink deeply mediate

quellsuppress subdue

heterogeneousmade up of different kinds

flamboyantbrightly colored florid

presumptionarrogance

consummateperfect/make perfect/complete

summarilybriefly without delay

sinuouswinding undulating serpentine

broachbring up announce begin to talk about

gnawwaste away bite steadily

denigrateblacken belittle sully defame

stingyspending using unwillingly

disdainlook on with contempt

ebullienceexuberance outburst of feeling

gainsayto deny to oppose

invectiveabusive language curses

austereseverely moral and strict simple and plain

pedestriancommonplace trite unremarkable

pedanticbookish showing off learning

castigateto chastise correct by punishing

egressway out exit

stanchto stop the flow of a fluid

grievouscausing grief or pain serious dire grave

provokemake angry vax

attenuatemake thin. weaken enervate

consternationsurprise and fear dismay

piquantagreeably pungent stimulating

plaqueflat metal on a wall as a memorial

squanderspend wastefully

sententiousshort and pithy full of maxims/proverbs

abdicationgiving up control authority

proscribedenounce as dangerous

bilgebulge the protuberance of a cask

relapsefall back again

smolderburn slowly without flame

endearingmaking dear or liked

raconteurperson who tells anecdotes

vigilancewatchfulness self-appointed group who maintain order

extirpateto destroy exterminate cut out exscind

brookto tolerate endure

drowsinessfeeling sleepy half asleep

cravatpiece of linen worn as a necktie

fleetnumber of ships quick-moving

conspicuouseasily seen remarkable

garnerto gather and save to store up

aggravatemake worse irritate

ingesttake in by swallowing

lullbecome quiet or less active

shrewdastute showing sound judgement

affinityclose connection relationship

fecundfertile

placatesoothe pacify calm

resortto frequently visit

pertainbelong as a part have reference

engulfswallow up

predilectionspecial liking mental preference

discernsee with an effort but clearly

encomiumwarm or glowing praise eulogy panegyric

shuntsend from one track to another lay aside evade discussion

expiationending expiring

mufflercloth worn round the neck/silencer

convokecall together summon

garrulitytalkativeness

soggyheavy with water

swervechange direction suddenly

eulogyformal praise panegyric

dearthshortage

renownedcelebrated famous

sluggardlazy slow-moving person

gougetool for cutting grooves in wood

bereftrob or dispossess of smth (material)

extrovertcheerful person

presagewarning sign

augustmajestic venerable

elegya lament a melancholy composition

scorchbecome discolored/dry up/go at high speed

decrydisapprove of

breachopening broken place breaking

inanesilly senseless

rabblemob crowd the lower classes of populace

emotestir up excite

tyrotiro beginner

vervespirit vigor enthusiasm

equipoiseequal distribution of weight equilibrium

discreditrefuse to believe

hermeticsealed by fusion

torpidsleeping sluggish lethargic dormant

puissancestrength

supersedetake the place of

finessedelicate way of dealing with a situation

expatiateto roam wander freely

introspectionexamining one's own thoughts and feelings

levitylack of seriousness

dormantin a state of inactivity but awaiting development

eruditelearned scholarly

drolljesting

poncholarge piece of cloth

alloyto debase by mixing with something inferior

belaborbeat hard

abethelp/encourage smb (in doing wrong)

combustionprocess of burning

dissenthave a different opinion refuse to assent

baskin enjoy warmth and light

satiatesatisfy fully

striatedstriped grooved or banded

contumaciousinsubordinate rebellious

stigmamark of shame or disgrace

fetterto shackle put in chains

slacksluggish dull not tight

indulgegratify give way to satisfy allow oneself

savortaste flavor smth

morbiddiseased unhealthy (e.g.. about ideas)

cowercrouch shrink back

peccadillosmall sin small weakness in one's character

charycautious wary

mettlesomecourageous high-spirited

evasivetending to evade

franticwildly excited with joy pain anxiety

exuberancestate of growing vigorously being full of life

rivetfix take up secure metal pin

conundruma riddle dilemma enigma

flauntingshow off complacently

primneat formal

canvassdiscuss thoroughly sort of touting

urbaneelegant refined in manners

avowadmit. Declare openly

flukelucky stroke

implicateshow that smb has a share

sundryvarious miscellaneous separate

bequestarrangement to give smth at death

luculenteasily understood lucid clear

ominousthreatening

irascibleirritable easily angered

scabbardsheath for the blade

depleteuse until none remains

limnpaint portray

ascendgo or come up

ebullientoverflowing with enthusiasm showing excitement

impedimentsmth that hinders (e.g. stammer)

foolproofincapable of failure or error

volatilechangeable inconstant fickle unstable explosive

disparateessentially different

obtrusiveprojecting prominent undesirably noticeable

penuryextreme poverty

erraticirregular in behaviour or opinion

sophisticatedcomplex subtle refined

vacillationbeing uncertain hesitating

arroganceproud superior manner of behaviour

blandnesspolite manner comforting uninteresting

sanctionapproval (by authority) penalty

fissionsplitting or division (esp. of cells)

clientelecustomers

quiescencestate of being passive/motionless

epitomebrief summary representative example a typical model

dwarfperson or smb much below the usual size

eloquencefluent speaking skillful use of language

ingenuousnaive young artless frank honest sincere

asperityroughness harshness ill temper irritability

abacusframe with balls for calculating

sermonreproving a person for his faults

neophyteperson who has been converted to a belief

preponderancegreatness in number strength weight

sulliedto be stained or discredited

rancorousfeeling bitterness spitefulness

fosternurture care for

cornucopiaabundant supply

sanityhealth of mind soundness of judgement

enunciatepronounce (words)/express a theory

earthenwaredishes made of baked clay

maudlinsentimental in a silly or tearful way

libertineimmoral person

profligatewasteful prodigal licentious extravagant

dynamoa generator something that produces electric current

reverehave deep respect for

impairworsen diminish in value

peregrinationtraveling about wandering

extenuatereduce the strength of lessen seriousness partially excuse

pugnaciousfond of in the habit of fighting

sticklerperson who insists on importance of smth

assuagemake smth (pain desire) less

deferpostpone give way (to show respect)

serratedhaving a toothed edge

inimicalharmful or friendly

discreteindividually distinct

jocularmeant as a joke

superfluousmore then is needed or wanted

personablepleasing in appearance attractive

fervidshowing earnest feeling

vindictivehaving a desire to revenge

cordonline (of police acting as a guard)

discomfitconfuse embarrass

infuseput pour fill

distraughtdistracted violently upset in mind

profunditydepth

renovaterestore smth to better condition

surfeitsatiate feed to fulness or to excess

fetidstinking

retardcheck hinder

coyshy/modest (esp of a girl)

rantuse extravagant language

ostensibleseeming appearing as such professed

demagogueperson appealing not to reasons

prematuredoing or happening smth before the right time

endorsewrite one's name on the back of

condenseincrease in density strength make laconic

foilprevent from carrying out contrast

convictionconvincing firm belief

repulsivecausing a feeling of disgust

finicaltoo fussy about food clothing etc.

stingsmth sharp

rejuvenationbecoming young in nature or appearance

abidebe faithful to endure

exploitbrilliant achievement develop use selfishly

tormentsevere pain or suffering

concealhide keep secret

descrycatch sight of see smth in the distance

derisionridicule mockery deriding

pliantpliable easily bent shaped or twisted

nonchalantnot having interest

warmongerperson who stirs up war

irrevocablefinal and unalterable

contritefilled with deep sorrow for wrongdoing

crushpress lose shape subdue overwhelm

curriculumcourse of study

dissolutiondisintegration looseness in morals

viscoussticky/semi-fluid

paradigma model example or pattern

renderdeliver provide represent

libelstatement that damages reputation

daintypretty/delicate(food)/difficult to please

mercurialquick changeable in character fleeting

ignobledishonorable common undignified

extemporewithout previous thought or preparation

adornadd beauty decorate

proneprostrate inclined to (undesirable things)

scentsmell (esp pleasant)

brashhasty rush cheeky saucy

protractedprolonged

approbationapproval

succorassistance relief in time of distress

meticulousgiving great attention to details

preceptsrules establishing standards of conduct

prodigiousenormous wonderful

hoodwinktrick mislead

hubrisarrogant pride

lavishgiving or producing freely liberally or generously

verisimilitudeappearing TRUE or real

poignantdeeply moving keen

facetioushumorous funny jocular

recitalsa number of performance of music

imperiouscommanding haughty arrogant

commodioushaving plenty of space for what is needed

discountenancerefuse to approve of

incumbentsofficial duties

acclaimedwelcomed with shouts and approval

insensibleunconscious unresponsive unaffected

brassyellow metal (mixing copper and zinc)

impassiveunmoved feeling no sign of passion

disconcertupset the self-possession of

valiantbrave

forbearrefrain from be patient ancestor

mellifluoussweetly flowing

equablesteady regular

predominatehave more power than others

prunedried plum silly person

holsterleather case for a pistol

weighmeasure hoe heavy smth is

sufficebe enough

compunctionfeeling of regret for one's action

conjointo join together

barrageartificial obstacle built across a river

divestituretaking off getting rid of giving up

elaborateworked out with much care in great detail

complaisancetending to comply obliging willingness to please

blatantnoisy and rough

balefulharmful ominous causing evil

ameliorateimprove make better

saturninegloomy dark sullen morose

hushmake or become silent

auxiliaryhelping supporting

trenchantforceful effective vigorous extremely perceptive incisive

benignkind and gentle mild (climate)

serrationhaving a toothed edge

intrepidfearless brave undaunted

causticbiting sarcastic

highbrow(person) with superior tastes

quandarystate of doubt or perplexity

brazenmade of brass

appeasemake quiet or calm

aptwell-suited quick-witted

aberrationstraying away from what is normal

arduoussteep difficult ascent laborious

codapassage that completes a piece of music

extolpraise highly

dupecheat make a fool of

inasmuchsince because

delineateto portray depict sketch out

deterdiscourage hinder

irksometiresome

dislodgemove force from the place occupied

slaketo assuage to satisfy allay

spuriousFALSE counterfeit

perishbe destroyed decay

abrogaterepeal or annul by authority

perpetratebe guilty commit (a crime)

goadsmth urging a person to action

conciliatoryreconciling soothing comforting mollifying

heedattention/give notice to

stygianhence dark gloomy

nascentcoming into existence emerging

puckerwrinkle

penuriouspoor/stingy

turpitudewickedness shamefulness

ineluctablecertain inevitable

fidgetmove restlessly make nervous

unscathedunharmed unhurt

wagmerry person

untowardunfortunate inconvenient

chauvinista blindly devoted patriot

permeatespread into every part of

corporealphysical of or for the body

accoladepraise approval

belligerent(person nation) waging war

exigencyemergency an urgent situation

bogussham counterfeit not genuine

palatialmagnificent

reprobateperson hardened in sin one devoid of decency

rapaciousgreedy (esp for money)

mettlequality of endurance or courage

severbreak off

teetotaloppose to alcohol

corroborationadditional strengthening evidence

truculenceaggressiveness ferocity

hollownot soled with hole

curmudgeonbad-tempered person

hospitableliking to give hospitality

encapsulateenclose in capsule

perfunctorydone as a duty without care

crassvery great (es. stupidity)

sophomoricself-assured though immature affected bombastic overblown

palpitatetremble beat rapidly and irregularly

overhaulexamine thoroughly to learn about the condition

undermineweaken gradually at the base make smth under

efficacyproduction of a desired result

indefatigabilitynot easily exhaustible tirelessness

pungencysharpness stinging quality

peremptoryurgent imperative unchallengeable ending debate

bedizento adorn especially in a cheap showy manner

turquoisegreenish-blue precious stone

plearequest

clinchcome to grips/settle conclusively

refulgentshining brilliant

peripateticwandering

suborninduce by bribery or smth to commit perjury

imputeto attribute to a cause or source ascribe

idylla carefree episode or experience

dulcetmelodious harmonious

elicitdraw out

shardpiece of broken earthenware

putrefactionbecoming rotten

subdueovercome bring under control

coevalof the same period coexisting

miserperson who loves wealth and spends little

deferentialshowing respect

expurgateto remove obscenity purify censor

lackluster(of eyes) dull

thwartobstruct/frustrate

articulatespeak distinctly connect by joints

exscindto cut out cut away

forgeworkshop for the shaping of metal to shape metal lead

contemnto scorn or despise

candidfrank straight-forward

luminarystar light-giving body

perspicacityquick judging and understanding

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

redoubtableformidable causing fear

abutborder on

flaxpale yellow (hair) a plant

soberself-controlled

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

prevalentcommon

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

animositystrong dislike

idolatryexcessive admiration of

impetuoushaving sudden energy impulsive thrusting ahead forceful

assailwith attack violently

enigmasmth that is puzzling

malingerto fake illness or injury in order to shirk a duty

sequencesuccession connected line of

germanerelevant pertinent to

torquetwisting force causing rotation

toadyobsequious flatterer

hallowto make holy consecrate

pivotalof great importance (others depend on it)

prolixtiring because too long

regaleto delight or entertain to feast

supinelying on the back slow to act passive

bellicosebelligerent pugnacious warlike

dubiousfeeling doubt

aloofreserved indifferent

buoyantable to float light-hearted

astuteclever quick at seeing to get an advantage

laudatoryexpressing or giving praise

sanctimonyself-righteousness hypocritical with FALSE piety

temperanceabstinence from alcohol self-control moderation

argotjargon slang

indolencelaziness

derelictiondeserting and leaving to fall into ruins

vivaciouslively high-spirited

itinerateto travel from place to place to peregrinate

tamptap or drive down by repeated light blows

ponderousheavy bulky dull

unencumberedeasy-going trifle

insinuatesuggest unpleasantly make a way for smth gently

counterfeitforgery

aversionstrong dislike

eradicateget rid of pull up by the roots

ubiquitouspresent everywhere

manaclechains for the hands or feet

adulterationmaking unpure poorer in quality

gleangather facts in small quantities

gregariousliving in societies liking the company

propitiatoryconciliatory appeasing mitigating

topplebe unsteady and overturn

repudiatedisown refuse to accept or pay

arrantin the highest degree

grovelcrawl humble oneself

imbrogliocomplicated and embarrassing situation

fordshallow place in a river (to cross)

whimsicalfull of odd and fanciful ideas

recluseperson who lives alone and avoids people

inscrutableincapable of being discovered or understood

alcoverecess/partially enclosed place

petrifyto make hard rocklike

inuredaccustomed to adapted

flustermake nervous or confused

intransigenceunwillingness to compromise stubbornness intractability

somaticof the body

harbingersmth or smb that foretells the coming of

impietylack of reverence or dutifulness

auguryomen sign

stintto be thrifty to set limits

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

abateto lessen to subside

regicidecrime of killing a king

dudno use person smth that fails

ferocitysavage cruelty

subsumeinclude under a rule

enthralplease greatly/enslave (fig)

congealmake or become stiff and solid

correlatehave a mutual relation

judicioussound in judgment wise

rotundrich and deep plump and round

obtuseblunt/stupid

precariousuncertain risky dangerous

weanto turn away (from a habit)

harrowto distress create stress or torment

veritablereal rightly named

infernohell

cravencowardly

tritenot new

nadirlowest weakest point

plumbget to the root of

preternaturalnot normal or usual

loquacioustalkative garrulous

connotationsuggestion in addition to

transgressbreak go beyond (a limit)

finickyfinical

propagationincreasing the number spreading extending

recuperatebecome strong after illness loss exhaustion

vigilantmember of a vigilance committee

obstreperousnoisy loud

abradedrubbed off worn away by friction

hoipolloi the masses the rabble

dogmaticpositive certain arbitrary without room for discussion

pryget smth inquire too curiously

tortuousdevious/not straightforward

solventof the power of forming a solution

suppressprevent from being known put an end to

rescindrepeal/annul/cancel

veneersurface appearance covering the TRUE nature

irresolutehesitating undecided

felicitousapt suitably expressed well chosen apropos

indigencepoverty

effluviaoutflow in a stream of particles a noxious odor or vapor

cajoleuse flattery or deceit to persuade

ineptunskillful said or done at the wrong time

submergeput under water liquid sink out of sight

misogynistone who hates women/females

garblemake unfair selection from facts

astringentsubstance that shrinks

ambiguousdoubtful uncertain

transienttemporary fleeting

indeliblethat cannot be rubbed out

vexannoy distress trouble

homileticsact of preaching

detumescencediminishing or lessening of swelling

embezzleuse in a wrong way for one's own benefit

recalcitrantdisobedient

lumbermove in a clumsy/noisy way

arborealof connected with trees

intersperseplace here and there

disallowrefuse to allow or accept as a correct

petrouslike a rock hard stony

penitentfeeling or showing regret

constrictmake tight or smaller

audaciousdaring foolishly bold impudent

sanguinecheerful confident optimistic

yarntale story fibers for knitting

coagulationchange to a thick and solid state

unfeignednot pretended sincere

engraveimpress deeply

palateroof of the mouth sense of taste

depravemake morally bad corrupt

paucityscarcity a lacking of

valorousbrave

snaretrap

obsequioustoo eager to obey or serve

stipplepaint with dots

unearthdiscover and bring to light

turmoiltrouble disturbance

obloquyabusively detractive language sharp criticism vituperation

cordialwarm and sincere

boisterousloud noisy rough lacking restraint

embellishmake beautiful

palpabilitycan be felt touched understood

ulteriorsituated beyond

imperviousnot allowing to pass through (of materials)

bewilderpuzzle confuse

effeteinfertile worn out weak

recidivismrelapse into antisocial or criminal behavior

forswearrenounce disallow repudiate

inveteratedeep-rooted. long-established

straywander lose one's way

shunkeep away from avoid

trudgewalk heavily

perniciousharmful injurious

tauttightly stretched

struta supporting bar

diatribebitter and violent attack in words

waftscent waving movement carry lightly through

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

mischievousharmful causing mischief

visceralof the internal organs of the body

plodcontinue doing smth without resting

squatcrouch/settle without permission

rarefyto make thin to make less dense to purify or refine

extortobtain by threats violence

anguishsevere suffering

vainwithout use result conceited

ostracismshut out from society refuse to meet talk

snubtreat with contempt

desuetudecessation of use disuse

tenuousinsubstantial flimsy weak

crypticsecret with a hidden meaning

ramifyto be divided or subdivided to branch out

sheathcover for the blade of a weapon or a tool

invincibletoo strong to be defeated

adamantkind of stone inflexible

disproofproof to the contrary

venalready to do smth dishonest

travestyparody/imitation

propitiousauspicious presenting favorable circumstances

expedientlikely to be useful for a purpose

diffidenceshyness

preentidy/show self-satisfaction

espousemarry give one's support to

demurto hesitate raise objections

acarpouseffete no longer fertile worn out

equanimitycalmness of temperament

tangentialsuddenly changeable

soarrise fly high

lamentshow feel great sorrow

odorsmell favor reputation

dexterityskill (esp. in handling)

plethoraglut

ambivalenthaving both of two contrary meanings

indigenousnative

mesmerizehypnotize

parsimonioustoo economical miserly

forfeitsuffer the loss of smth

auspiciousfavorable successful prosperous

inundateflood cover by overflowing

coddletreat with care and tenderness

pristineprimitive unspoiled pure as in earlier times unadulterated

countenanceto favor or approve of

odiousrepulsive hateful

consumeget to the end of

noisomeoffensive disgusting (smell)

grandiloquentusing pompous words

coalescingcoming together and uniting into one substance

huskworthless outside part of anything

guiledeceit cunning

entangleput into difficulties

haughtyarrogant conceited

ascertainget to know

barrennot good enough unable to have young ones without value

subpoenawritten order requiring a person to appear in a low court

glibready and smooth but not sincere

chiselsteel tool for shaping materials

enmityhatred being an enemy

knitdraw together unite firmly

impedehinder get in the way of

clothalf-solid lump formed from liquid

portentomen marvelous threatening

impugnedchallenged to be doubted

curtailmake shorter then was planned

perjurywillful FALSE statement unlawful act

massacrecruel killing of a large number of people

fragrantsweet-smelling

turbidmuddy having the sediment stirred up

synopsissummary or outline

doltstupid fellow

lustrousbeing bright polished

collusionsecret agreement for a deceitful purpose

calipersmetal supports attached to the legs measuring instrument

ignominiousshameful dishonorable undignified disgraceful

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

incorrigibilitycannot be cured or corrected

reconcilesettle a quarrel restore peace

abhorto hate to detest

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

discoursespeech lecture

ensignflag/badge

winceshow bodily or mental pain

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

dauntintimidate make fearful

forbearancepatience willingness to wait

insurrectionrising of people to open resistance to

soddensoaked saturated

infuriatefill with fury or rage

discreetcareful/prudent

cabala scheme or plot a group of plotters

cogentstrong convincing

superimposeput smth on the top

shallowlittle depth not earnest

halcyoncalm and peaceful

precursorypreliminary anticipating

figureheadcarved image on the prow of a ship

allegianceduty support loyalty

maligninjurious speak ill of smb tell lie

commuterperson who travels regularly

prudisheasily shocked excessively modest

shrillsharp piercing

incredulousskeptical unwilling to believe

balkobstacle purposely to get on the way of

denouementan outcome or solution the unraveling of a plot

sashlong strip worn round the waist

prodigalwasteful reckless with money

machinationplot scheme (esp. evil)

plaintivemournful melancholy sorrowful

coercecompel to force to make obedient

quaillose courage turn frightened

moroseill-tempered unsocial

immaculatepure faultless

sedulouspersevering

verdantfresh and green

extinctno longer active

lassitudeweariness tiredness

lienlegal claim until a debt on it is repaid

avideager greedy

superciliousdisdainful characterized by haughty scorn

parenthesissentence within another one smth separated

desultoryaimless haphazard digressing at random

sootblack powder in smoke

fermentsubstance become excited

provisionalof the present time only

insouciantunconcerned carefree

scurvymean contemptible

susceptibilitysensitiveness

spleneticbad-tempered irritable

alacrityeager and cheerful readiness

contentiousargumentative pugnacious combative quarrelsome

salutaryremedial wholesome causing improvement

quackperson dishonestly claiming to smth

stigmatizedescribe smb scornfully

toutperson who worries others to buy smth to use his service

impendingimminent being about to happen expected

mollifymake calmer or quieter

quiescentat rest dormant torpid

tractableeasily controlled or guided

interimas an installment

pitfallcovered hole as a trap unsuspected danger

welterturmoil a bewildering jumble

ostentationdisplay to obtain admiration or envy

depositiondethronement depositing

perfidioustreacherous faithless

refractorystubborn unmanageable untractable

resignedunresisting submissive

doteshow much fondness center one's attention

catalystsubstance that causes speeding up

consequentialpompous self important

calumnyslander aspersion

providentfrugal looking to the future

imminentlikely to come or happen soon

truce(agreement) stop of fighting for a time

opprobriousshowing scorn or reproach

malleableyielding easily shaped moldable adapting

equivocatetry to deceive by equivocal language

slurjoin sounds/words (indistinct)

gullibleeasily gulled

repastmeal

stolidshowing no emotion impassive

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

aspersionslander

defianceopen disobedience or resistance

platitudea trite or banal statement unoriginality

haranguea long passionate speech

transitorybrief

overweeningpresumptuously arrogant overbearing immoderate being a jerk

garruloustoo talkative

innocuouscausing no harm

apostateone who abandons long-held religious or political convictions

patronregular customer person who gives support

censureexpression of blame or disapproval a rebuke

edaciousvoracious devouring

extralegaloutside the law

nexusa connection tie or link

lugubriousmournful excessively sad

disheveleduntidy

gaucheriesocially awkward tactless behavior

decreeorder given by authority

penchantstrong inclination a liking

officioustoo eager or ready to help offer advice

quibbletry to avoid by sophistication

vitiatelower the quality weaken the strength

odiumcontempt dislike aversion

taciturnuntalkative silent

foibledefect of character (a person is wrongly proud)

venerationregard with deep respect

fecklesslacking purpose or vitality ineffective careless

atonementrepayment death of Jesus

raffishlow vulgar base tawdry

ecumenicalrepresenting the whole Christian world

inchoatenot yet fully formed rudimentary elementary

lionizetreat as a famous person

pyrelarge pile of wood for burning

tauntcontemptuous reproach hurtful remark

middlingfairly good but not very good

epicureandevoted to pleasure (sensuous enjoyment)

duressthreats to compel smb

ambidextrousable to use the left hand or the right equally well

heresybelief contrary to what is generally accepted

vestigetrace or sign

purveyprovide supply

imperativeurgent essential

importunebeg urgently solicit (of a prostitute)

euthanasiaeasy and painless death

stentorianextremely loud and powerful

ineffableto great to be described in words

apprisegive notice to inform

seminallike a seed constituting a source originative

substantiationgiving facts to support (statement)

liberalityfree giving generosity

matriculationbe admitted enter a university as a student

profaneworldly having contempt for God

cantankerousbad-tempered/quarrelsome

spurnhave nothing to do reject or refuse

steeplyrising or falling sharply

recreancycowardice a cowardly giving up

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