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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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