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causticbiting sarcastic
obduratehardened and unrepenting stubborn inflexible
articulatespeak distinctly connect by joints
fringeedge ornamental border part of hair over the forehead
exorbitantmuch too high or great
balkobstacle purposely to get on the way of
correlatehave a mutual relation
mellifluoussweetly flowing
whimsicalfull of odd and fanciful ideas
shunkeep away from avoid
raffishlow vulgar base tawdry
aggravatemake worse irritate
emotestir up excite
fretworry irritation wear away
vexannoy distress trouble
extolpraise highly
cordialwarm and sincere
sophistryfallacious reasoning faulty logic
averaffirm assert prove justify
disseminatedistribute (esp. ideas)
huskworthless outside part of anything
vagarystrange act or idea
proscribedenounce as dangerous
valiantbrave
discomfitconfuse embarrass
perjurywillful FALSE statement unlawful act
chastisementpunishment
bequestarrangement to give smth at death
cordonline (of police acting as a guard)
moltmoult lose hair feathers before new growing
hubrisarrogant pride
intrepidfearless brave undaunted
abidebe faithful to endure
fixatestare at
feudbitter quarrel over a long period of time
mesmerizehypnotize
reconditelittle known abstruse
boorishcrude offensive rude
perspicacityquick judging and understanding
engendercause produce give rise to
fracasnoisy quarrel
incredulousskeptical unwilling to believe
neophyteperson who has been converted to a belief
smolderburn slowly without flame
forbearancepatience willingness to wait
regaleto delight or entertain to feast
palatialmagnificent
temperateshowing self-control
obviateto make unnecessary get rid of
colanderbowl-shaped vessel with many holes used to drain off water
cogentstrong convincing
inadvertentnot paying proper attention
rejuvenationbecoming young in nature or appearance
synopsissummary or outline
mincepronounce or speak affectedly euphemize
incitestir up rouse
meretriciousattractive on the surface but of little value
chicanerylegal trickery/false argument
picaresqueinvolving clever rogues or adventurers
obtuseblunt/stupid
intersperseplace here and there
equilibriumstate of being balanced
libelstatement that damages reputation
scorchbecome discolored/dry up/go at high speed
rotundrich and deep plump and round
myriadvery great number
veritablereal rightly named
deterdiscourage hinder
substantiationgiving facts to support (statement)
asteriskthe mark * (e.g.. omitted letters)
tenacityfirmness persistency adhesiveness tending to hang on
brazenmade of brass
multifariousvaried motley greatly diversified
petrouslike a rock hard stony
asperityroughness harshness ill temper irritability
stipplepaint with dots
apostateone who abandons long-held religious or political convictions
prematuredoing or happening smth before the right time
bigotstubborn narrow-minded person
belligerent(person nation) waging war
pivotalof great importance (others depend on it)
congealmake or become stiff and solid
consternationsurprise and fear dismay
impedehinder get in the way of
ensignflag/badge
debaclea breakup overthrow sudden disaster
implacableincapable of being placated unpleasable
consequentialpompous self important
extinguishend the existence of/wipe or put out
abradedrubbed off worn away by friction
unfeignednot pretended sincere
providentfrugal looking to the future
ebullientoverflowing with enthusiasm showing excitement
arabesquea complex ornate design
nascentcoming into existence emerging
endorsewrite one's name on the back of
tonicsmth giving strength or energy
curtailmake shorter then was planned
honestone used for sharpening tools
lionizetreat as a famous person
grovelcrawl humble oneself
lugubriousmournful excessively sad
jibegibe make fun of
pithessential part force soft liquid substance
sanctimonyself-righteousness hypocritical with FALSE piety
brittleeasily broken
resignedunresisting submissive
skiffsmall boat
surfeitsatiate feed to fulness or to excess
incursiona raid a sudden attack
enmityhatred being an enemy
indolencelaziness
repudiatedisown refuse to accept or pay
veerchange direction
attenuatemake thin. weaken enervate
prunedried plum silly person
exscindto cut out cut away
precludeprevent make impossible
plungemove quickly suddenly and with force
ebullienceexuberance outburst of feeling
plumbget to the root of
stigmamark of shame or disgrace
protractedprolonged
ponderousheavy bulky dull
espousemarry give one's support to
blatantnoisy and rough
plummetfall plunge steeply
arrantin the highest degree
crassvery great (es. stupidity)
trepidationalarm excited state of mind
fidgetmove restlessly make nervous
cursoryquick hurried
descrycatch sight of see smth in the distance
stipulatestate or put forward as a necessary condition
pellucidtransparent easy to understand
barrennot good enough unable to have young ones without value
expatiateto roam wander freely
dissolutiondisintegration looseness in morals
soporificproducing sleep
uncouthrough awkward
disheveleduntidy
enigmasmth that is puzzling
calipersmetal supports attached to the legs measuring instrument
panegyricformal praise eulogy
venerationregard with deep respect
ossifyto turn to bone to settle rigidly into an idea
foibledefect of character (a person is wrongly proud)
ominousthreatening
argotjargon slang
luculenteasily understood lucid clear
glimmerweak/unsteady light
quotidianbanal everyday
soddensoaked saturated
maladroittactless clumsy
moderationquality of being limited not extreme
maulhurt by rough handling
involutecomplex
ambidextrousable to use the left hand or the right equally well
freneticfrantic frenzied
trenchantforceful effective vigorous extremely perceptive incisive
lullbecome quiet or less active
tamperinterfere with
prodigalwasteful reckless with money
urbaneelegant refined in manners
purveyprovide supply
covetouseagerly desirous
morbiddiseased unhealthy (e.g.. about ideas)
affablepolite and friendly
recuperatebecome strong after illness loss exhaustion
incongruousout of place not in harmony or agreement
pleadaddress a court of law as an advocate
hoaxmischievous trick played on smb for a joke
defianceopen disobedience or resistance
minatorymenacing threatening
flinchdraw move back wince
forgeworkshop for the shaping of metal to shape metal lead
vituperatecurse abuse in words
dearthshortage
apartheidbrutal racial discrimination
dogmaticpositive certain arbitrary without room for discussion
subsumeinclude under a rule
coalescingcoming together and uniting into one substance
discoursespeech lecture
abateto lessen to subside
facetioushumorous funny jocular
contiguoustouching neighboring near
libertineimmoral person
aproposappropriate to the situation apt
puissancestrength
jocularmeant as a joke
snaretrap
welterturmoil a bewildering jumble
retardcheck hinder
alacrityeager and cheerful readiness
overweeningpresumptuously arrogant overbearing immoderate being a jerk
spleneticbad-tempered irritable
rarefyto make thin to make less dense to purify or refine
sundryvarious miscellaneous separate
salaciousobscene
tangentialsuddenly changeable
rancorousfeeling bitterness spitefulness
indulgegratify give way to satisfy allow oneself
talonclaw of a bird of prey
garrulitytalkativeness
wagmerry person
cogitatethink deeply mediate
maverickrebel nonconformist
egressway out exit
volublefluent
wootry to win
quellsuppress subdue
rapaciousgreedy (esp for money)
cravatpiece of linen worn as a necktie
trickleflow in drops
viscoussticky/semi-fluid
stentorianextremely loud and powerful
luminarystar light-giving body
exuberancestate of growing vigorously being full of life
quaffdrink deeply
calumnyslander aspersion
holsterleather case for a pistol
paucityscarcity a lacking of
inasmuchsince because
petulantunreasonably impatient
discreditrefuse to believe
sanityhealth of mind soundness of judgement
middlingfairly good but not very good
dissemblespeak or behave so as to hide smth (in mind)
apotheosisdeification glorification to godliness
squatcrouch/settle without permission
emaciatemake thin and weak
austereseverely moral and strict simple and plain
preceptsrules establishing standards of conduct
doggereltrivial poorly constructed verse
proneprostrate inclined to (undesirable things)
warrantauthority written order guarantee
eruditelearned scholarly
insouciantunconcerned carefree
pertainbelong as a part have reference
verdantfresh and green
reticentreserved untalkative silent taciturn
torpidsleeping sluggish lethargic dormant
nadirlowest weakest point
odorsmell favor reputation
sedulouspersevering
creaseline made by crushing white line on the ground in cricket
endemicepidemic
sublimeextreme astounding
drawlslow way of speaking
soggyheavy with water
lamentshow feel great sorrow
divergencegetting farther apart from a point
ostracismshut out from society refuse to meet talk
churlbad-tempered person
constrictmake tight or smaller
repulsivecausing a feeling of disgust
erraticirregular in behaviour or opinion
quackperson dishonestly claiming to smth
collusionsecret agreement for a deceitful purpose
rollcall calling of names
summarilybriefly without delay
decrydisapprove of
bolstergive greatly needed support
extortobtain by threats violence
patronregular customer person who gives support
germanerelevant pertinent to
engrossingtaken up all the time or attention writing in large or formal
maceratemake or become soft by soaking in water
lopemove along with long strides
malingerto fake illness or injury in order to shirk a duty
arduoussteep difficult ascent laborious
exhaustivecomplete thorough
reproachscold upbraid
coercecompel to force to make obedient
aberrationstraying away from what is normal
timidshy easily frightened
abstrusedifficult to comprehend obscure
sententiousshort and pithy full of maxims/proverbs
falterwaver/move in an uncertain manner
alloyto debase by mixing with something inferior
illicitunlawful forbidden
veracitytruth
slateking of blue-grey stone propose criticize
inveteratedeep-rooted. long-established
snubtreat with contempt
innocuouscausing no harm
extantstill in existence
petrifiedtaken away power (to think feel act)
supersedetake the place of
clinchcome to grips/settle conclusively
visceralof the internal organs of the body
travestyparody/imitation
blithecheerful casual carefree
inciseengrave make a cut in
scribblewrite hastily
loquacioustalkative garrulous
cumbersomeburdensome heavy and awkward to carry
redeemget back by payment compensate
franticwildly excited with joy pain anxiety
benevolencewish or activity in doing good
astuteclever quick at seeing to get an advantage
beatifyto bless make happy or ascribe a virtue to
fosternurture care for
doltstupid fellow
precursorypreliminary anticipating
prosaiceveryday mundane commonplace trite pedestrian
tersebrief and to the point
winceshow bodily or mental pain
limnpaint portray
preponderancegreatness in number strength weight
haranguea long passionate speech
ardorenthusiasm
odiumcontempt dislike aversion
impecunioushaving little or no money
charycautious wary
pedestriancommonplace trite unremarkable
infernohell
restiverefusing to move reluctant to be controlled
allegianceduty support loyalty
speciousillogical of questionable truth or merit
equivocatetry to deceive by equivocal language
recastcast or fashion anew
serratedhaving a toothed edge
irateangry
itinerateto travel from place to place to peregrinate
apprehensivegrasping understanding fear unhappy feeling about future
sermonreproving a person for his faults
quandarystate of doubt or perplexity
lurkbe out of view ready to attack
simper(give a) silly/self-conscious smile
imperativeurgent essential
reverentfeeling or showing deep respect
pristineprimitive unspoiled pure as in earlier times unadulterated
toutperson who worries others to buy smth to use his service
precariousuncertain risky dangerous
desuetudecessation of use disuse
blandishmentflattery coaxing
parsimonioustoo economical miserly
wendto go proceed
turbidmuddy having the sediment stirred up
valorousbrave
obtrusiveprojecting prominent undesirably noticeable
recalcitrantdisobedient
propitiousauspicious presenting favorable circumstances
superciliousdisdainful characterized by haughty scorn
peripateticwandering
labyrinthineto entangle the state of affairs
abdicationgiving up control authority
obfuscateto darken make obscure muddle
auguryomen sign
mettlesomecourageous high-spirited
expedientlikely to be useful for a purpose
abhorto hate to detest
bogussham counterfeit not genuine
tyrotiro beginner
abethelp/encourage smb (in doing wrong)
assuagemake smth (pain desire) less
judicioussound in judgment wise
eddycircular or spiral movement (e.g.. of wind)
nexusa connection tie or link
duressthreats to compel smb
derelictiondeserting and leaving to fall into ruins
noisomeoffensive disgusting (smell)
dynamoa generator something that produces electric current
tormentsevere pain or suffering
amalgamatemix combine unite societies
embellishmake beautiful
dexterityskill (esp. in handling)
clientelecustomers
immutablethat cannot be changed
blandnesspolite manner comforting uninteresting
delineateto portray depict sketch out
deferpostpone give way (to show respect)
prodigiousenormous wonderful
fidelityloyalty accuracy
incensemake angry
intransigentuncompromising
servilelike a slave lacking independence
unscathedunharmed unhurt
ramifyto be divided or subdivided to branch out
timorousfearful timid afraid
miserperson who loves wealth and spends little
foppishlike a man who pays too much attention to his clothes
repelrefuse to accept/cause dislike
redoubtableformidable causing fear
mercurialquick changeable in character fleeting
lithebending twisting
indefatigabilitynot easily exhaustible tirelessness
heinousodious (of crime)
finicaltoo fussy about food clothing etc.
hoodwinktrick mislead
aptwell-suited quick-witted
supplicatemake a humble petition to
pugnaciousfond of in the habit of fighting
pluckpull the feathers off pick (e.g.. flowers)
penchantstrong inclination a liking
opaquenessdullness/not allowing light to pass through
auxiliaryhelping supporting
nibbleshow some inclination to accept (an offer)
sheathcover for the blade of a weapon or a tool
phlegmaticcalm sluggish temperament unemotional
coyshy/modest (esp of a girl)
balefulharmful ominous causing evil
gloatover look at with selfish delight
truculenceaggressiveness ferocity
gorgeeat greedily/narrow opening with a stream
rescindrepeal/annul/cancel
quixoticgenerous unselfish
quiescentat rest dormant torpid
supinelying on the back slow to act passive
stintto be thrifty to set limits
savantperson of great learning
dubiousfeeling doubt
scentsmell (esp pleasant)
inimicalharmful or friendly
depleteuse until none remains
ediblefit to be eaten/not poisonous
regicidecrime of killing a king
deviancebeing different in moral standards (from normal)
extirpateto destroy exterminate cut out exscind
irksometiresome
felonperson guilty of murder
maudlinsentimental in a silly or tearful way
cadgeto beg to get by begging
vigilantmember of a vigilance committee
obstreperousnoisy loud
elicitdraw out
pryget smth inquire too curiously
censureexpression of blame or disapproval a rebuke
incessantoften repeated continual
sidestepstep to one side
garnerto gather and save to store up
garmentarticle of clothing
writwritten order
nonchalantnot having interest
pedanticbookish showing off learning
peregrinationtraveling about wandering
indigencepoverty
misanthropeperson who hates mankind
connotationsuggestion in addition to
predominatehave more power than others
idiosyncrasypersonal mannerism
abysmalbottomless extreme
succorassistance relief in time of distress
benignkind and gentle mild (climate)
animositystrong dislike
counterfeitforgery
fordshallow place in a river (to cross)
resuscitationcoming back to consciousness
heterogeneousmade up of different kinds
mendacitydishonesty
arborealof connected with trees
catalystsubstance that causes speeding up
interimas an installment
foilprevent from carrying out contrast
cowercrouch shrink back
undulateto move in wavelike fashion fluctuate
spuriousFALSE counterfeit
ireanger
nonplusedgreatly surprised
tasselbunch of threads
fervorwarmth of feelings earnestness
deprecateprotest against express disapproval of
conceitover-high opinion of too much pride
levitylack of seriousness
impassiveunmoved feeling no sign of passion
impairworsen diminish in value
opprobriousshowing scorn or reproach
meticulousgiving great attention to details
adulterationmaking unpure poorer in quality
flopfail/move/fall clumsily
recidivismrelapse into antisocial or criminal behavior
implicitimplied though not plainly expressed
harrowto distress create stress or torment
inimitabledefying imitation unmatchable
preternaturalnot normal or usual
lustrousbeing bright polished
procrastinationkeeping on putting off
reciprocitygranting of privileges in return for similar
squalidfoul filthy
plethoraglut
negligenttaking too little care
breachopening broken place breaking
convolutedcomplicated coiled twisted
satiatesatisfy fully
ignobledishonorable common undignified
teetotaloppose to alcohol
lackluster(of eyes) dull
cognizantbeing fully aware of
malleableyielding easily shaped moldable adapting
apprisegive notice to inform
disconcertupset the self-possession of
paradigma model example or pattern
fledgedable to fly trained experienced
ferretdiscover by searching search
fulminationbitter protest
entangleput into difficulties
fragileeasily injured broken or destroyed
flauntingshow off complacently
inscrutableincapable of being discovered or understood
epicureandevoted to pleasure (sensuous enjoyment)
covertdisguised
edaciousvoracious devouring
harbingersmth or smb that foretells the coming of
invectiveabusive language curses
impendingimminent being about to happen expected
poncholarge piece of cloth
approbationapproval
obloquyabusively detractive language sharp criticism vituperation
clotureclosing device (in Parliament) to end a debate by voting
diatribebitter and violent attack in words
parenthesissentence within another one smth separated
onerousneeding effort burdensome
vigilancewatchfulness self-appointed group who maintain order
abacusframe with balls for calculating
sufficebe enough
fetterto shackle put in chains
lienlegal claim until a debt on it is repaid
appeasemake quiet or calm
hypocrisyfalsely making oneself appear to be good
discreteindividually distinct
severbreak off
perishbe destroyed decay
incipientbeginning
severancesevering
penuryextreme poverty
indigenousnative
forswearrenounce disallow repudiate
idolatryexcessive admiration of
striatedstriped grooved or banded
vindictivehaving a desire to revenge
tadpoleform of a frog when it leaves the egg
stymieto hinder obstruct or block
turgidexcessively ornate swollen or bloated
legacysmth handed down from ancestors
mufflercloth worn round the neck/silencer
shrillsharp piercing
expurgateto remove obscenity purify censor
indistinctnot easily heard seen clearly marked
irrevocablefinal and unalterable
hollownot soled with hole
antidotemedicine used against a poison or a disease
aloofreserved indifferent
incorrigibilitycannot be cured or corrected
renownedcelebrated famous
volubilityfluency verbosity easy use of spoken language
feintpretend
frowardintractable not willing to yield or comply stubborn
frugalcareful economical
ferocitysavage cruelty
transitorybrief
recanttake back as being FALSE give up
tarnishedlost brightness
spearweapon with a metal point on a long shaft
abscondto go away suddenly (to avoid arrest)
epistleletter
profunditydepth
condoneforgive
imbrogliocomplicated and embarrassing situation
deferentialshowing respect
facileeasily done
corroborationadditional strengthening evidence
partisanone-sided committed to a party biased or prejudiced
platitudea trite or banal statement unoriginality
ruffianviolent cruel man
tepidlukewarm
imperturbablecalm not capable of being excited
fleetnumber of ships quick-moving
raveact with excessive enthusiasm
avideager greedy
repineat be discontented with
baskin enjoy warmth and light
curmudgeonbad-tempered person
impietylack of reverence or dutifulness
weanto turn away (from a habit)
lassitudeweariness tiredness
repastmeal
glutsupply to much fill to excess
abjurepromise or swear to give up
rumplemake rough
implosioncollapse bursting inward
dudno use person smth that fails
inveighto attack verbally denounce deprecate
susceptibilitysensitiveness
exigencyemergency an urgent situation
gnawwaste away bite steadily
indulgentinclined to indulge
surchargeadditional load/charge
scabbardsheath for the blade
splicejoin (two ends)
rebuffsnub
overhaulexamine thoroughly to learn about the condition
solventof the power of forming a solution
embezzleuse in a wrong way for one's own benefit
abrogaterepeal or annul by authority
denouementan outcome or solution the unraveling of a plot
turmoiltrouble disturbance
impedimentsmth that hinders (e.g. stammer)
consummateperfect/make perfect/complete
esotericabstruse intended only for a small circle of
lollrest to sit or stand in a lazy way hang (dog's tongue)
imputeto attribute to a cause or source ascribe
evinceto show clearly to indicate
abeyancesuspended action
weighmeasure hoe heavy smth is
suppressprevent from being known put an end to
figureheadcarved image on the prow of a ship
transienttemporary fleeting
nostruma quack remedy an untested cure
derisionridicule mockery deriding
saturninegloomy dark sullen morose
alleviatemake (pain) easier to bear
clothalf-solid lump formed from liquid
insularitynarrow-mindedness isolated
foragefood for horses and cattle
disallowrefuse to allow or accept as a correct
temerityboldness brashness intrepidness
desiccantsubstance used to absorb moisture
extralegaloutside the law
auspiciousfavorable successful prosperous
pusillanimouscowardly craven
intransigenceunwillingness to compromise stubbornness intractability
gullibleeasily gulled
graveserious requiring consideration
enduringlasting
floutreject mock to go against (as in going against tradition)
encumbranceburden things that get on the way of
importunebeg urgently solicit (of a prostitute)
impudentrash indiscreet
implicateshow that smb has a share
obliviousunaware having no memory
renovaterestore smth to better condition
lachrymosecausing tears tearful
ineptitudequality of being unskillful
brookto tolerate endure
concordagreement or harmony
sashlong strip worn round the waist
haughtyarrogant conceited
knitdraw together unite firmly
ascribeconsider to be the origin of or belonging to
equanimitycalmness of temperament
presumptionarrogance
extemporewithout previous thought or preparation
mischievousharmful causing mischief
sophisticatedcomplex subtle refined
imperviousnesshaughty arrogant commanding
stingyspending using unwillingly
burnishto polish rub to a shine
dulcetmelodious harmonious
tauntcontemptuous reproach hurtful remark
palateroof of the mouth sense of taste
torquetwisting force causing rotation
salubrioushealthful
prudencecareful forethought
gaucheriesocially awkward tactless behavior
ascertainget to know
waftscent waving movement carry lightly through
arroganceproud superior manner of behaviour
tritenot new
duplicitydeliberate deception
credulousready to believe things
equipoiseequal distribution of weight equilibrium
dawdlerperson who is slow waste of time
triflingunimportant
permeatespread into every part of
dissenthave a different opinion refuse to assent
propagationincreasing the number spreading extending
inchoatenot yet fully formed rudimentary elementary
eulogyformal praise panegyric
engulfswallow up
inuredaccustomed to adapted
tautologya repetition a redundancy
inclineddirecting the mind in a certain direction
attunebring into harmony
alcoverecess/partially enclosed place
nebulouscloud-like hazy vague indistinct
limplacking strength walking unevenly
countervailcounterbalance
waffletalk vaguely and without much result
exploitbrilliant achievement develop use selfishly
amortizeend (a debt) by setting aside money
convokecall together summon
vestigetrace or sign
empiricalrelying on experiment
ailtrouble be ill
crushpress lose shape subdue overwhelm
suffocatecause or have difficulty in breathing
consolegive comfort or sympathy to
imperiouscommanding haughty arrogant
punditpedant authority on a subject
beratescold sharply
dormantin a state of inactivity but awaiting development
superimposeput smth on the top
distraughtdistracted violently upset in mind
bewilderpuzzle confuse
upbraidscold reproach
coagulationchange to a thick and solid state
reactionaryopposing progress
vitiatelower the quality weaken the strength
ineffableto great to be described in words
probityuprightness incorruptibility principle
enzymecatalyst
peccadillosmall sin small weakness in one's character
insinuatesuggest unpleasantly make a way for smth gently
prevaricateto equivocate to stray from the truth
concuragree in opinion happen together
recluseperson who lives alone and avoids people
spurnhave nothing to do reject or refuse
extrovertcheerful person
untowardunfortunate inconvenient
noxiousharmful
stridewalk with long steps
steeplyrising or falling sharply
glibready and smooth but not sincere
adamantkind of stone inflexible
unearthdiscover and bring to light
foolproofincapable of failure or error
fecundfertile
exonerationset smb clear free (e.g.. from blame)
gougetool for cutting grooves in wood
rantuse extravagant language
latentpresent but not yet active developed or visible
soberself-controlled
doteshow much fondness center one's attention
propitiatoryconciliatory appeasing mitigating
eschewavoid
perilousdangerous
commodioushaving plenty of space for what is needed
maligninjurious speak ill of smb tell lie
imminentlikely to come or happen soon
vervespirit vigor enthusiasm
subdueovercome bring under control
prudisheasily shocked excessively modest
crypticsecret with a hidden meaning
perpetratebe guilty commit (a crime)
provisionalof the present time only
garblemake unfair selection from facts
trudgewalk heavily
plaqueflat metal on a wall as a memorial
sumptuousmagnificent
seminallike a seed constituting a source originative
recitalsa number of performance of music
contemnto scorn or despise
infuseput pour fill
goadsmth urging a person to action
enticetempt or persuade
penuriouspoor/stingy
elaborateworked out with much care in great detail
flamboyantbrightly colored florid
quiescencestate of being passive/motionless
discountenancerefuse to approve of
buoyantable to float light-hearted
sagacioushaving sound judgment perceptive wise like a sage
tamptap or drive down by repeated light blows
asepticsurgically clean
flukelucky stroke
depravemake morally bad corrupt
engraveimpress deeply
mundaneworldly as opposed to spiritual commonplace everyday
combustionprocess of burning
guiledeceit cunning
pitfallcovered hole as a trap unsuspected danger
mettlequality of endurance or courage
tauttightly stretched
epitomebrief summary representative example a typical model
reprobateperson hardened in sin one devoid of decency
umbrageoffense resentment
spongeporous rubber for washing live at once expense
dupecheat make a fool of
prevalentcommon
obtainto be established accepted or customary
resortto frequently visit
pyrelarge pile of wood for burning
submergeput under water liquid sink out of sight
elegya lament a melancholy composition
fallaciousbased on error
salutaryremedial wholesome causing improvement
machinationplot scheme (esp. evil)
assiduousdiligent hard-working sedulous
prolixtiring because too long
fatuouswithout sense foolish self-satisfaction
demagogueperson appealing not to reasons
expostulateargue earnestly to dissuade correct or protest
hallowto make holy consecrate
corporealphysical of or for the body
detumescencediminishing or lessening of swelling
curriculumcourse of study
obsequioustoo eager to obey or serve
candidfrank straight-forward
ecumenicalrepresenting the whole Christian world
penitentfeeling or showing regret
thriftcare economy thriving prosperous
predilectionspecial liking mental preference
clamorshout complain with a lot of noise
cravencowardly
rabblemob crowd the lower classes of populace
effeteinfertile worn out weak
aversionstrong dislike
broachbring up announce begin to talk about
disinterdig up from the earth
quirkhabit or action peculiar to smb or smth
perfidytreachery breaking of faith
countenanceto favor or approve of
profaneworldly having contempt for God
drowsinessfeeling sleepy half asleep
homileticsact of preaching
fomentput smth warm (to lessen the pain)
recompensemake payment to reward punish
decreeorder given by authority
sawdusttiny bits of wood
conundruma riddle dilemma enigma
hermeticsealed by fusion
acarpouseffete no longer fertile worn out
piquantagreeably pungent stimulating
punctiliousprecise paying attention to trivialities
connoisseura person with good judgement (e.g.. in art)
chiselsteel tool for shaping materials
sanctionapproval (by authority) penalty
resiliencequality of quickly recovering the original shape
inundateflood cover by overflowing
extenuatereduce the strength of lessen seriousness partially excuse
underbidmake a lower bid then smb else
chastenedcorrected punished
paeansong of praise or triumph
swervechange direction suddenly
pliantpliable easily bent shaped or twisted
effluviaoutflow in a stream of particles a noxious odor or vapor
pungencysharpness stinging quality
macabregruesome suggesting death
qualmfeeling of doubt temporary feeling of sickness
agileactive quick-moving
conspicuouseasily seen remarkable
demurto hesitate raise objections
assailwith attack violently
sanguinecheerful confident optimistic
massacrecruel killing of a large number of people
savortaste flavor smth
sycophantperson who flatter to the rich and powerful
enervateweaken deprive of strength attenuate
audaciousdaring foolishly bold impudent
atonementrepayment death of Jesus
stygianhence dark gloomy
officioustoo eager or ready to help offer advice
inanesilly senseless
heresybelief contrary to what is generally accepted
unencumberedeasy-going trifle
codapassage that completes a piece of music
warmongerperson who stirs up war
flaxpale yellow (hair) a plant
toadyobsequious flatterer
seremake hard and without feeling
fermentsubstance become excited
piedof mixed colors
castigationsevere punishment
irresolutehesitating undecided
manaclechains for the hands or feet
testinesswitness/evidence
veneersurface appearance covering the TRUE nature
relapsefall back again
lumbermove in a clumsy/noisy way
gossamersoft light delicate material
venalready to do smth dishonest
vilifyslander say evil things
sticklerperson who insists on importance of smth
bellicosebelligerent pugnacious warlike
forfeitsuffer the loss of smth
tractableeasily controlled or guided
malevolencewishing to do evil
suppliantasking humbly beseeching
extinctno longer active
bedizento adorn especially in a cheap showy manner
admonitorycontaining warning
transgressbreak go beyond (a limit)
introspectionexamining one's own thoughts and feelings
profligatewasteful prodigal licentious extravagant
asceticpracticing self-denial austere stark
laudatoryexpressing or giving praise
fawnyoung deer try to win smb's favor
struta supporting bar
anguishsevere suffering
eloquencefluent speaking skillful use of language
cabala scheme or plot a group of plotters
renderdeliver provide represent
riddlepuzzling person or thing
stanchto stop the flow of a fluid
impugnedchallenged to be doubted
requiterepay give in return
benefactorperson who has given help
excoriationsevere criticism
insurrectionrising of people to open resistance to
gleangather facts in small quantities
sootblack powder in smoke
proclivityinclination
lavishgiving or producing freely liberally or generously
ostentationdisplay to obtain admiration or envy
idylla carefree episode or experience
indomitablenot easily discouraged or subdued
nugatorytrifling/worthless
profligacyshameless immorality
perniciousharmful injurious
highbrow(person) with superior tastes
immaculatepure faultless
derogatoryinsulting tending to damage
derivativeunoriginal obtained from another source
belaborbeat hard
plodcontinue doing smth without resting
epithetadjective
refulgentshining brilliant
ingenuousnaive young artless frank honest sincere
equablesteady regular
earthenwaredishes made of baked clay
mendicanta beggar
concealhide keep secret
cornucopiaabundant supply
turbulencebeing uncontrolled violent
burgeongrow forth send out buds
ineptunskillful said or done at the wrong time
serrationhaving a toothed edge
pestdestructive thing or a person who is nuisance
fervidshowing earnest feeling
infuriatefill with fury or rage
subpoenawritten order requiring a person to appear in a low court
encapsulateenclose in capsule
consumeget to the end of
pinchbe too tight take between the thumb and finger
vanquishconquer
lucubratewrite in scholarly fashion
squanderspend wastefully
raconteurperson who tells anecdotes
straywander lose one's way
forestallprevent by taking action in advance preempt
ineluctablecertain inevitable
acclaimedwelcomed with shouts and approval
invincibletoo strong to be defeated
eradicateget rid of pull up by the roots
credulitytoo great a readiness to believe things
accretionthe growing of separate things into one
recreancycowardice a cowardly giving up
accoladepraise approval
slacksluggish dull not tight
presagewarning sign
agogeager/excited
enunciatepronounce (words)/express a theory
gistthe point general sense
divestituretaking off getting rid of giving up
insipidwithout taste or flavor
volatilechangeable inconstant fickle unstable explosive
delugegreat flood heavy rush of water
barrageartificial obstacle built across a river
shrewdastute showing sound judgement
palpitatetremble beat rapidly and irregularly
hackcut roughly hired horse
contumaciousinsubordinate rebellious
undermineweaken gradually at the base make smth under
finickyfinical
gainsayto deny to oppose
grievouscausing grief or pain serious dire grave
fragrantsweet-smelling
banefulcausing harm or ruin pernicious destructive
impromptuwithout preparation
turpitudewickedness shamefulness
exculpateto clear from a charge of guilt
divulgemake known smth secret
petrifyto make hard rocklike
fetidstinking
cantinsincere talk/jargon
evasivetending to evade
augustmajestic venerable
reconcilesettle a quarrel restore peace
grandiloquentusing pompous words
thwartobstruct/frustrate
contritefilled with deep sorrow for wrongdoing
conjointo join together
hushmake or become silent
equivocalhaving a double or doubtful meaning suspicious
imprecationan invocation of evil a curse
antitheticaldirect opposing
hirsutehairy shaggy
enthralplease greatly/enslave (fig)
putrefactionbecoming rotten
iconoclastperson who attacks popular beliefs
poignantdeeply moving keen
dilatespeak comprehensively become wider large
avowadmit. Declare openly
sinuouswinding undulating serpentine
coevalof the same period coexisting
reverehave deep respect for
evokecall up bring out
somaticof the body
convictionconvincing firm belief
tenuousinsubstantial flimsy weak
viragoa loud domineering woman a scold or nag
condenseincrease in density strength make laconic
superfluousmore then is needed or wanted
piquehurt the pride or self-respect stir (curiosity)
refinemake or become pure cultural
fissionsplitting or division (esp. of cells)
vainwithout use result conceited
liberalityfree giving generosity
compunctionfeeling of regret for one's action
ignominiousshameful dishonorable undignified disgraceful
clingto resist separation
heedattention/give notice to
dronemale bee person who isn't self-employed
ameliorateimprove make better
vacillationbeing uncertain hesitating
suborninduce by bribery or smth to commit perjury
perfidioustreacherous faithless
extricablethat can be freed
gushburst out suddenly/talk ardently
provokemake angry vax
plearequest
jabbertalk excitedly utter rapidly
quaillose courage turn frightened
rivetfix take up secure metal pin
ulteriorsituated beyond
truce(agreement) stop of fighting for a time
occludedblocked up
discernsee with an effort but clearly
pinewaste away through sorrow or illness
commemoratekeep the memory of
refractorystubborn unmanageable untractable
coaxget smb to do smth by kindness
leveeformal reception/embankment
misogynistone who hates women/females
palliatelessen the severity of
topplebe unsteady and overturn
sequencesuccession connected line of
ascendgo or come up
canvassdiscuss thoroughly sort of touting
incumbentsofficial duties
disencumberfree from encumbrance
philistinea smug ignorant person one who lacks knowledge
boisterousloud noisy rough lacking restraint
castigateto chastise correct by punishing
stolidshowing no emotion impassive
diaphanoustransparent gauzy
palpabilitycan be felt touched understood
sordidwretched comfortless contemptible
bereftrob or dispossess of smth (material)
tortuousdevious/not straightforward
ingesttake in by swallowing
insensibleunconscious unresponsive unaffected
disproofproof to the contrary
brassyellow metal (mixing copper and zinc)
placatesoothe pacify calm
euphoriaelation state of pleasant excitement
slaketo assuage to satisfy allay
centurionleader of a unit of 100 soldiers
expiationending expiring
depositiondethronement depositing
puckerwrinkle
ostensibleseeming appearing as such professed
sophomoricself-assured though immature affected bombastic overblown
malapropismmisuse of a word (for one that resembles it)
verisimilitudeappearing TRUE or real
halcyoncalm and peaceful
soarrise fly high
impermeablethat cannot be permeated
forbearrefrain from be patient ancestor
disingenuoussophisticated artful trying to deceive cunning
disdainlook on with contempt
floridvery much ornamented naturally red (e.g.. of face)
aspersionslander
profuseabundant/lavish
perfunctorydone as a duty without care
turquoisegreenish-blue precious stone
sobrietyquality or condition of being sober
abutborder on
hewmake by hard work cut (by striking)
sulliedto be stained or discredited
fulsomedisgusting offensive due to excessiveness
complaisancetending to comply obliging willingness to please
portentomen marvelous threatening
odiousrepulsive hateful
dismalsad gloomy miserable
pariahan outcast a rejected and despised person
adornadd beauty decorate
moroseill-tempered unsocial
disparateessentially different
ubiquitouspresent everywhere
peremptoryurgent imperative unchallengeable ending debate
commuterperson who travels regularly
interdictprohibit forbid
entreatask earnestly
yarntale story fibers for knitting
conciliatoryreconciling soothing comforting mollifying
finessedelicate way of dealing with a situation
flustermake nervous or confused
constraincompel
proliferategrow reproduce by rapid multification
piousdutiful to parents devoted to religion
reiteratesay or do again several times
ambivalenthaving both of two contrary meanings
inculcatefix firmly by repetition
gregariousliving in societies liking the company
desultoryaimless haphazard digressing at random
taciturnuntalkative silent
coddletreat with care and tenderness
stingsmth sharp
contentiousargumentative pugnacious combative quarrelsome
slurjoin sounds/words (indistinct)
personablepleasing in appearance attractive
vivaciouslively high-spirited
primneat formal
hospitableliking to give hospitality
dwarfperson or smb much below the usual size
gustoutburst of feeling sudden rain wind fire etc.
plaintivemournful melancholy sorrowful
chauvinista blindly devoted patriot
flakcriticism/anti-aircraft guns
shuntsend from one track to another lay aside evade discussion
sluggardlazy slow-moving person
effronteryboldness impudence arrogance
dislodgemove force from the place occupied
grazetouch or scrape lightly in passing
diffidenceshyness
vigorousstrong energetic
affinityclose connection relationship
cantankerousbad-tempered/quarrelsome
garruloustoo talkative
bilgebulge the protuberance of a cask
riftsplit crack dissension
preentidy/show self-satisfaction
denigrateblacken belittle sully defame
astringentsubstance that shrinks
drolljesting
remonstrateto protest object
skitshort piece of humorous writing
matriculationbe admitted enter a university as a student
euthanasiaeasy and painless death
daintypretty/delicate(food)/difficult to please
forgerycounterfeit
imperviousnot allowing to pass through (of materials)
mollifymake calmer or quieter
detractionslandering verbal attack aspersion
temperanceabstinence from alcohol self-control moderation
stigmatizedescribe smb scornfully
shardpiece of broken earthenware
shallowlittle depth not earnest
quibbletry to avoid by sophistication
cajoleuse flattery or deceit to persuade
hoipolloi the masses the rabble
aplombself-confidence
tawdrycheap gaudy showy tacky
dauntintimidate make fearful
decorumpropriety properness
streaklong thin move very fast
endearingmaking dear or liked
efficacyproduction of a desired result
encomiumwarm or glowing praise eulogy panegyric
irascibleirritable easily angered
discreetcareful/prudent
propinquitynearness in time or place affinity of nature
brashhasty rush cheeky saucy
felicitousapt suitably expressed well chosen apropos
impetuoushaving sudden energy impulsive thrusting ahead forceful
ambiguousdoubtful uncertain
indeliblethat cannot be rubbed out
fecklesslacking purpose or vitality ineffective careless
scurvymean contemptible
secularmaterial (not spiritual) living outside monasteries
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restiverefusing to move reluctant to be controlled
weanto turn away (from a habit)
idiosyncrasypersonal mannerism
succorassistance relief in time of distress
contemnto scorn or despise
inanesilly senseless
submergeput under water liquid sink out of sight
apotheosisdeification glorification to godliness
fidelityloyalty accuracy
cabala scheme or plot a group of plotters
eulogyformal praise panegyric
imperativeurgent essential
bereftrob or dispossess of smth (material)
disallowrefuse to allow or accept as a correct
subsumeinclude under a rule
vervespirit vigor enthusiasm
prevalentcommon
eloquencefluent speaking skillful use of language
encumbranceburden things that get on the way of
panegyricformal praise eulogy
cowercrouch shrink back
forbearancepatience willingness to wait
tritenot new
nadirlowest weakest point
splicejoin (two ends)
vilifyslander say evil things
blatantnoisy and rough
sycophantperson who flatter to the rich and powerful
veerchange direction
distraughtdistracted violently upset in mind
castigationsevere punishment
chastisementpunishment
baskin enjoy warmth and light
toadyobsequious flatterer
impendingimminent being about to happen expected
assiduousdiligent hard-working sedulous
sanityhealth of mind soundness of judgement
catalystsubstance that causes speeding up
auguryomen sign
bigotstubborn narrow-minded person
scabbardsheath for the blade
edaciousvoracious devouring
duressthreats to compel smb
assailwith attack violently
effluviaoutflow in a stream of particles a noxious odor or vapor
turquoisegreenish-blue precious stone
ruffianviolent cruel man
causticbiting sarcastic
emaciatemake thin and weak
clothalf-solid lump formed from liquid
chastenedcorrected punished
dauntintimidate make fearful
effronteryboldness impudence arrogance
felicitousapt suitably expressed well chosen apropos
crushpress lose shape subdue overwhelm
propitiousauspicious presenting favorable circumstances
profligatewasteful prodigal licentious extravagant
petrifiedtaken away power (to think feel act)
eddycircular or spiral movement (e.g.. of wind)
enunciatepronounce (words)/express a theory
antitheticaldirect opposing
turbulencebeing uncontrolled violent
lucubratewrite in scholarly fashion
derelictiondeserting and leaving to fall into ruins
tautologya repetition a redundancy
pristineprimitive unspoiled pure as in earlier times unadulterated
cravatpiece of linen worn as a necktie
conspicuouseasily seen remarkable
tangentialsuddenly changeable
umbrageoffense resentment
rejuvenationbecoming young in nature or appearance
summarilybriefly without delay
shrillsharp piercing
perpetratebe guilty commit (a crime)
disheveleduntidy
dissenthave a different opinion refuse to assent
equanimitycalmness of temperament
stygianhence dark gloomy
tonicsmth giving strength or energy
resortto frequently visit
volubilityfluency verbosity easy use of spoken language
pluckpull the feathers off pick (e.g.. flowers)
parenthesissentence within another one smth separated
cognizantbeing fully aware of
shallowlittle depth not earnest
coercecompel to force to make obedient
noisomeoffensive disgusting (smell)
vanquishconquer
tormentsevere pain or suffering
shunkeep away from avoid
consternationsurprise and fear dismay
rabblemob crowd the lower classes of populace
unencumberedeasy-going trifle
machinationplot scheme (esp. evil)
snubtreat with contempt
slacksluggish dull not tight
libelstatement that damages reputation
severancesevering
congealmake or become stiff and solid
disproofproof to the contrary
serratedhaving a toothed edge
dismalsad gloomy miserable
mettlesomecourageous high-spirited
itinerateto travel from place to place to peregrinate
benefactorperson who has given help
precursorypreliminary anticipating
wagmerry person
abrogaterepeal or annul by authority
condoneforgive
mischievousharmful causing mischief
irksometiresome
piousdutiful to parents devoted to religion
petrouslike a rock hard stony
foibledefect of character (a person is wrongly proud)
belaborbeat hard
dulcetmelodious harmonious
quiescencestate of being passive/motionless
gushburst out suddenly/talk ardently
disseminatedistribute (esp. ideas)
incessantoften repeated continual
infuriatefill with fury or rage
refulgentshining brilliant
dronemale bee person who isn't self-employed
prodigalwasteful reckless with money
judicioussound in judgment wise
stymieto hinder obstruct or block
insipidwithout taste or flavor
frugalcareful economical
imperviousnesshaughty arrogant commanding
disinterdig up from the earth
counterfeitforgery
depravemake morally bad corrupt
fecundfertile
desiccantsubstance used to absorb moisture
misogynistone who hates women/females
manaclechains for the hands or feet
avideager greedy
invincibletoo strong to be defeated
nexusa connection tie or link
speciousillogical of questionable truth or merit
defianceopen disobedience or resistance
lavishgiving or producing freely liberally or generously
recitalsa number of performance of music
bilgebulge the protuberance of a cask
soarrise fly high
suborninduce by bribery or smth to commit perjury
eschewavoid
straywander lose one's way
boisterousloud noisy rough lacking restraint
peripateticwandering
poignantdeeply moving keen
disconcertupset the self-possession of
indolencelaziness
testinesswitness/evidence
spuriousFALSE counterfeit
obduratehardened and unrepenting stubborn inflexible
appeasemake quiet or calm
brittleeasily broken
grazetouch or scrape lightly in passing
covertdisguised
gossamersoft light delicate material
nugatorytrifling/worthless
parsimonioustoo economical miserly
articulatespeak distinctly connect by joints
bewilderpuzzle confuse
winceshow bodily or mental pain
uncouthrough awkward
engendercause produce give rise to
contentiousargumentative pugnacious combative quarrelsome
floutreject mock to go against (as in going against tradition)
drolljesting
diffidenceshyness
finicaltoo fussy about food clothing etc.
invectiveabusive language curses
decrydisapprove of
colanderbowl-shaped vessel with many holes used to drain off water
centurionleader of a unit of 100 soldiers
balefulharmful ominous causing evil
serrationhaving a toothed edge
encapsulateenclose in capsule
holsterleather case for a pistol
pivotalof great importance (others depend on it)
countervailcounterbalance
sidestepstep to one side
dilatespeak comprehensively become wider large
complaisancetending to comply obliging willingness to please
enticetempt or persuade
churlbad-tempered person
canvassdiscuss thoroughly sort of touting
mendicanta beggar
reiteratesay or do again several times
imminentlikely to come or happen soon
debaclea breakup overthrow sudden disaster
assuagemake smth (pain desire) less
lullbecome quiet or less active
cordialwarm and sincere
curmudgeonbad-tempered person
writwritten order
latentpresent but not yet active developed or visible
fracasnoisy quarrel
dormantin a state of inactivity but awaiting development
opprobriousshowing scorn or reproach
precariousuncertain risky dangerous
coalescingcoming together and uniting into one substance
entangleput into difficulties
tasselbunch of threads
temperanceabstinence from alcohol self-control moderation
flukelucky stroke
engraveimpress deeply
abdicationgiving up control authority
pellucidtransparent easy to understand
apprisegive notice to inform
sundryvarious miscellaneous separate
heresybelief contrary to what is generally accepted
preternaturalnot normal or usual
desuetudecessation of use disuse
pitfallcovered hole as a trap unsuspected danger
desultoryaimless haphazard digressing at random
cantankerousbad-tempered/quarrelsome
recidivismrelapse into antisocial or criminal behavior
gleangather facts in small quantities
consequentialpompous self important
maladroittactless clumsy
dearthshortage
stanchto stop the flow of a fluid
penuryextreme poverty
nibbleshow some inclination to accept (an offer)
effeteinfertile worn out weak
breachopening broken place breaking
incensemake angry
undulateto move in wavelike fashion fluctuate
cravencowardly
ramifyto be divided or subdivided to branch out
palateroof of the mouth sense of taste
liberalityfree giving generosity
gainsayto deny to oppose
odorsmell favor reputation
countenanceto favor or approve of
harbingersmth or smb that foretells the coming of
pinchbe too tight take between the thumb and finger
mellifluoussweetly flowing
stingyspending using unwillingly
attenuatemake thin. weaken enervate
malleableyielding easily shaped moldable adapting
enduringlasting
aberrationstraying away from what is normal
suffocatecause or have difficulty in breathing
inculcatefix firmly by repetition
pithessential part force soft liquid substance
obloquyabusively detractive language sharp criticism vituperation
recreancycowardice a cowardly giving up
profuseabundant/lavish
franticwildly excited with joy pain anxiety
embezzleuse in a wrong way for one's own benefit
extantstill in existence
tauntcontemptuous reproach hurtful remark
glutsupply to much fill to excess
nascentcoming into existence emerging
gnawwaste away bite steadily
gistthe point general sense
enervateweaken deprive of strength attenuate
conjointo join together
labyrinthineto entangle the state of affairs
abidebe faithful to endure
piquehurt the pride or self-respect stir (curiosity)
inimitabledefying imitation unmatchable
fermentsubstance become excited
condenseincrease in density strength make laconic
sashlong strip worn round the waist
foppishlike a man who pays too much attention to his clothes
fatuouswithout sense foolish self-satisfaction
imputeto attribute to a cause or source ascribe
expiationending expiring
admonitorycontaining warning
derisionridicule mockery deriding
maceratemake or become soft by soaking in water
prosaiceveryday mundane commonplace trite pedestrian
covetouseagerly desirous
exorbitantmuch too high or great
piquantagreeably pungent stimulating
auspiciousfavorable successful prosperous
decorumpropriety properness
proneprostrate inclined to (undesirable things)
sedulouspersevering
shardpiece of broken earthenware
sententiousshort and pithy full of maxims/proverbs
valiantbrave
hoipolloi the masses the rabble
facileeasily done
accoladepraise approval
mufflercloth worn round the neck/silencer
luculenteasily understood lucid clear
fidgetmove restlessly make nervous
incongruousout of place not in harmony or agreement
inclineddirecting the mind in a certain direction
creaseline made by crushing white line on the ground in cricket
shrewdastute showing sound judgement
wootry to win
forswearrenounce disallow repudiate
tarnishedlost brightness
grovelcrawl humble oneself
daintypretty/delicate(food)/difficult to please
provisionalof the present time only
fleetnumber of ships quick-moving
plumbget to the root of
cursoryquick hurried
remonstrateto protest object
foolproofincapable of failure or error
lugubriousmournful excessively sad
enzymecatalyst
glibready and smooth but not sincere
superciliousdisdainful characterized by haughty scorn
connoisseura person with good judgement (e.g.. in art)
curtailmake shorter then was planned
auxiliaryhelping supporting
elegya lament a melancholy composition
consolegive comfort or sympathy to
savortaste flavor smth
extrovertcheerful person
harrowto distress create stress or torment
preceptsrules establishing standards of conduct
chiselsteel tool for shaping materials
extemporewithout previous thought or preparation
contiguoustouching neighboring near
ensignflag/badge
turmoiltrouble disturbance
vigorousstrong energetic
illicitunlawful forbidden
underbidmake a lower bid then smb else
discomfitconfuse embarrass
fetterto shackle put in chains
indomitablenot easily discouraged or subdued
conciliatoryreconciling soothing comforting mollifying
recanttake back as being FALSE give up
penchantstrong inclination a liking
turbidmuddy having the sediment stirred up
lackluster(of eyes) dull
presumptionarrogance
repelrefuse to accept/cause dislike
ambidextrousable to use the left hand or the right equally well
idylla carefree episode or experience
proscribedenounce as dangerous
lachrymosecausing tears tearful
permeatespread into every part of
introspectionexamining one's own thoughts and feelings
petulantunreasonably impatient
rollcall calling of names
asceticpracticing self-denial austere stark
stingsmth sharp
coyshy/modest (esp of a girl)
ambiguousdoubtful uncertain
ferretdiscover by searching search
tawdrycheap gaudy showy tacky
vacillationbeing uncertain hesitating
haranguea long passionate speech
severbreak off
riddlepuzzling person or thing
providentfrugal looking to the future
evasivetending to evade
truce(agreement) stop of fighting for a time
truculenceaggressiveness ferocity
audaciousdaring foolishly bold impudent
sticklerperson who insists on importance of smth
ineptunskillful said or done at the wrong time
ineffableto great to be described in words
adulterationmaking unpure poorer in quality
partisanone-sided committed to a party biased or prejudiced
aspersionslander
enigmasmth that is puzzling
expatiateto roam wander freely
squanderspend wastefully
synopsissummary or outline
superfluousmore then is needed or wanted
felonperson guilty of murder
mundaneworldly as opposed to spiritual commonplace everyday
infernohell
supplicatemake a humble petition to
boorishcrude offensive rude
foilprevent from carrying out contrast
implacableincapable of being placated unpleasable
peregrinationtraveling about wandering
encomiumwarm or glowing praise eulogy panegyric
extirpateto destroy exterminate cut out exscind
renownedcelebrated famous
untowardunfortunate inconvenient
occludedblocked up
epitomebrief summary representative example a typical model
abutborder on
vitiatelower the quality weaken the strength
malingerto fake illness or injury in order to shirk a duty
rapaciousgreedy (esp for money)
benignkind and gentle mild (climate)
averaffirm assert prove justify
hubrisarrogant pride
mettlequality of endurance or courage
duplicitydeliberate deception
forbearrefrain from be patient ancestor
trepidationalarm excited state of mind
atonementrepayment death of Jesus
contumaciousinsubordinate rebellious
halcyoncalm and peaceful
ambivalenthaving both of two contrary meanings
extralegaloutside the law
purveyprovide supply
conundruma riddle dilemma enigma
indigenousnative
servilelike a slave lacking independence
vigilancewatchfulness self-appointed group who maintain order
lumbermove in a clumsy/noisy way
equivocalhaving a double or doubtful meaning suspicious
fragrantsweet-smelling
finickyfinical
pryget smth inquire too curiously
castigateto chastise correct by punishing
propinquitynearness in time or place affinity of nature
verdantfresh and green
eruditelearned scholarly
concordagreement or harmony
ignominiousshameful dishonorable undignified disgraceful
thriftcare economy thriving prosperous
onerousneeding effort burdensome
implicitimplied though not plainly expressed
scribblewrite hastily
insouciantunconcerned carefree
importunebeg urgently solicit (of a prostitute)
morbiddiseased unhealthy (e.g.. about ideas)
supersedetake the place of
puissancestrength
fragileeasily injured broken or destroyed
piedof mixed colors
sophisticatedcomplex subtle refined
impedimentsmth that hinders (e.g. stammer)
viragoa loud domineering woman a scold or nag
profaneworldly having contempt for God
transitorybrief
temerityboldness brashness intrepidness
ebullienceexuberance outburst of feeling
supinelying on the back slow to act passive
mesmerizehypnotize
tortuousdevious/not straightforward
repineat be discontented with
sluggardlazy slow-moving person
enthralplease greatly/enslave (fig)
impudentrash indiscreet
abstrusedifficult to comprehend obscure
mollifymake calmer or quieter
descrycatch sight of see smth in the distance
derogatoryinsulting tending to damage
suppliantasking humbly beseeching
engulfswallow up
ominousthreatening
rancorousfeeling bitterness spitefulness
fulminationbitter protest
macabregruesome suggesting death
maverickrebel nonconformist
visceralof the internal organs of the body
quaillose courage turn frightened
personablepleasing in appearance attractive
evokecall up bring out
laudatoryexpressing or giving praise
convokecall together summon
reverehave deep respect for
nonplusedgreatly surprised
calumnyslander aspersion
censureexpression of blame or disapproval a rebuke
tauttightly stretched
mendacitydishonesty
acarpouseffete no longer fertile worn out
riftsplit crack dissension
perilousdangerous
blithecheerful casual carefree
discernsee with an effort but clearly
fervorwarmth of feelings earnestness
retardcheck hinder
resignedunresisting submissive
abjurepromise or swear to give up
taciturnuntalkative silent
minatorymenacing threatening
heinousodious (of crime)
seremake hard and without feeling
brookto tolerate endure
vindictivehaving a desire to revenge
rumplemake rough
stigmamark of shame or disgrace
perfidioustreacherous faithless
slurjoin sounds/words (indistinct)
deterdiscourage hinder
soggyheavy with water
matriculationbe admitted enter a university as a student
renderdeliver provide represent
banefulcausing harm or ruin pernicious destructive
susceptibilitysensitiveness
nostruma quack remedy an untested cure
sulliedto be stained or discredited
incitestir up rouse
pliantpliable easily bent shaped or twisted
squalidfoul filthy
ebullientoverflowing with enthusiasm showing excitement
scorchbecome discolored/dry up/go at high speed
doteshow much fondness center one's attention
pedestriancommonplace trite unremarkable
doltstupid fellow
volublefluent
aproposappropriate to the situation apt
excoriationsevere criticism
leveeformal reception/embankment
punditpedant authority on a subject
meticulousgiving great attention to details
asepticsurgically clean
dogmaticpositive certain arbitrary without room for discussion
streaklong thin move very fast
somaticof the body
inchoatenot yet fully formed rudimentary elementary
flopfail/move/fall clumsily
petrifyto make hard rocklike
idolatryexcessive admiration of
raveact with excessive enthusiasm
calipersmetal supports attached to the legs measuring instrument
vivaciouslively high-spirited
portentomen marvelous threatening
adamantkind of stone inflexible
redeemget back by payment compensate
flauntingshow off complacently
subdueovercome bring under control
striatedstriped grooved or banded
eradicateget rid of pull up by the roots
protractedprolonged
picaresqueinvolving clever rogues or adventurers
inasmuchsince because
tenacityfirmness persistency adhesiveness tending to hang on
travestyparody/imitation
asperityroughness harshness ill temper irritability
spleneticbad-tempered irritable
bellicosebelligerent pugnacious warlike
smolderburn slowly without flame
ascertainget to know
animositystrong dislike
fringeedge ornamental border part of hair over the forehead
phlegmaticcalm sluggish temperament unemotional
adornadd beauty decorate
maligninjurious speak ill of smb tell lie
ferocitysavage cruelty
elaborateworked out with much care in great detail
cogentstrong convincing
intransigenceunwillingness to compromise stubbornness intractability
approbationapproval
arrantin the highest degree
prudisheasily shocked excessively modest
intrepidfearless brave undaunted
simper(give a) silly/self-conscious smile
clamorshout complain with a lot of noise
transgressbreak go beyond (a limit)
knitdraw together unite firmly
ingenuousnaive young artless frank honest sincere
subpoenawritten order requiring a person to appear in a low court
incumbentsofficial duties
diatribebitter and violent attack in words
plaintivemournful melancholy sorrowful
falterwaver/move in an uncertain manner
ineluctablecertain inevitable
expedientlikely to be useful for a purpose
agileactive quick-moving
paucityscarcity a lacking of
rivetfix take up secure metal pin
philistinea smug ignorant person one who lacks knowledge
recuperatebecome strong after illness loss exhaustion
sanguinecheerful confident optimistic
salaciousobscene
verisimilitudeappearing TRUE or real
vituperatecurse abuse in words
dissolutiondisintegration looseness in morals
forgerycounterfeit
topplebe unsteady and overturn
tyrotiro beginner
preentidy/show self-satisfaction
perishbe destroyed decay
undermineweaken gradually at the base make smth under
talonclaw of a bird of prey
mincepronounce or speak affectedly euphemize
reticentreserved untalkative silent taciturn
stridewalk with long steps
recastcast or fashion anew
ameliorateimprove make better
blandnesspolite manner comforting uninteresting
proliferategrow reproduce by rapid multification
curriculumcourse of study
rescindrepeal/annul/cancel
imperiouscommanding haughty arrogant
incursiona raid a sudden attack
grandiloquentusing pompous words
trudgewalk heavily
flustermake nervous or confused
deprecateprotest against express disapproval of
abethelp/encourage smb (in doing wrong)
libertineimmoral person
skiffsmall boat
shuntsend from one track to another lay aside evade discussion
refractorystubborn unmanageable untractable
detumescencediminishing or lessening of swelling
clientelecustomers
decreeorder given by authority
refinemake or become pure cultural
demurto hesitate raise objections
bolstergive greatly needed support
fretworry irritation wear away
moroseill-tempered unsocial
antidotemedicine used against a poison or a disease
yarntale story fibers for knitting
tersebrief and to the point
struta supporting bar
commodioushaving plenty of space for what is needed
dudno use person smth that fails
unearthdiscover and bring to light
sinuouswinding undulating serpentine
heedattention/give notice to
anguishsevere suffering
maulhurt by rough handling
honestone used for sharpening tools
insularitynarrow-mindedness isolated
perniciousharmful injurious
foragefood for horses and cattle
neophyteperson who has been converted to a belief
spearweapon with a metal point on a long shaft
reproachscold upbraid
lamentshow feel great sorrow
sequencesuccession connected line of
consumeget to the end of
ailtrouble be ill
demagogueperson appealing not to reasons
allegianceduty support loyalty
fetidstinking
chicanerylegal trickery/false argument
glimmerweak/unsteady light
coddletreat with care and tenderness
vagarystrange act or idea
feintpretend
scentsmell (esp pleasant)
euphoriaelation state of pleasant excitement
precludeprevent make impossible
impairworsen diminish in value
disingenuoussophisticated artful trying to deceive cunning
fervidshowing earnest feeling
dupecheat make a fool of
epicureandevoted to pleasure (sensuous enjoyment)
barrennot good enough unable to have young ones without value
fledgedable to fly trained experienced
erraticirregular in behaviour or opinion
quotidianbanal everyday
disparateessentially different
discoursespeech lecture
quixoticgenerous unselfish
grievouscausing grief or pain serious dire grave
lionizetreat as a famous person
venerationregard with deep respect
pertainbelong as a part have reference
diaphanoustransparent gauzy
lurkbe out of view ready to attack
steeplyrising or falling sharply
cantinsincere talk/jargon
augustmajestic venerable
indeliblethat cannot be rubbed out
hirsutehairy shaggy
egressway out exit
overweeningpresumptuously arrogant overbearing immoderate being a jerk
epistleletter
ardorenthusiasm
myriadvery great number
surfeitsatiate feed to fulness or to excess
quirkhabit or action peculiar to smb or smth
constrictmake tight or smaller
indulgegratify give way to satisfy allow oneself
concealhide keep secret
superimposeput smth on the top
tepidlukewarm
raconteurperson who tells anecdotes
obtuseblunt/stupid
plethoraglut
obfuscateto darken make obscure muddle
vainwithout use result conceited
middlingfairly good but not very good
secularmaterial (not spiritual) living outside monasteries
beatifyto bless make happy or ascribe a virtue to
triflingunimportant
endearingmaking dear or liked
sawdusttiny bits of wood
sumptuousmagnificent
bequestarrangement to give smth at death
plodcontinue doing smth without resting
exculpateto clear from a charge of guilt
alleviatemake (pain) easier to bear
hushmake or become silent
ecumenicalrepresenting the whole Christian world
hypocrisyfalsely making oneself appear to be good
arduoussteep difficult ascent laborious
engrossingtaken up all the time or attention writing in large or formal
resuscitationcoming back to consciousness
soporificproducing sleep
jocularmeant as a joke
poncholarge piece of cloth
imperturbablecalm not capable of being excited
epithetadjective
substantiationgiving facts to support (statement)
discreteindividually distinct
tamperinterfere with
brazenmade of brass
surchargeadditional load/charge
abeyancesuspended action
astuteclever quick at seeing to get an advantage
jibegibe make fun of
unscathedunharmed unhurt
credulitytoo great a readiness to believe things
exhaustivecomplete thorough
rantuse extravagant language
garmentarticle of clothing
forgeworkshop for the shaping of metal to shape metal lead
palpabilitycan be felt touched understood
delineateto portray depict sketch out
impassiveunmoved feeling no sign of passion
incorrigibilitycannot be cured or corrected
spongeporous rubber for washing live at once expense
hallowto make holy consecrate
fordshallow place in a river (to cross)
fosternurture care for
impietylack of reverence or dutifulness
paeansong of praise or triumph
depositiondethronement depositing
ascendgo or come up
miserperson who loves wealth and spends little
cordonline (of police acting as a guard)
connotationsuggestion in addition to
affinityclose connection relationship
abateto lessen to subside
raffishlow vulgar base tawdry
provokemake angry vax
earthenwaredishes made of baked clay
efficacyproduction of a desired result
pusillanimouscowardly craven
pungencysharpness stinging quality
accretionthe growing of separate things into one
saturninegloomy dark sullen morose
alloyto debase by mixing with something inferior
perspicacityquick judging and understanding
recalcitrantdisobedient
redoubtableformidable causing fear
waffletalk vaguely and without much result
squatcrouch/settle without permission
inimicalharmful or friendly
viscoussticky/semi-fluid
dissemblespeak or behave so as to hide smth (in mind)
malevolencewishing to do evil
inadvertentnot paying proper attention
inscrutableincapable of being discovered or understood
impecunioushaving little or no money
guiledeceit cunning
preponderancegreatness in number strength weight
stigmatizedescribe smb scornfully
palpitatetremble beat rapidly and irregularly
imprecationan invocation of evil a curse
luminarystar light-giving body
negligenttaking too little care
disencumberfree from encumbrance
valorousbrave
salutaryremedial wholesome causing improvement
fomentput smth warm (to lessen the pain)
combustionprocess of burning
drawlslow way of speaking
odiousrepulsive hateful
doggereltrivial poorly constructed verse
graveserious requiring consideration
teetotaloppose to alcohol
ostracismshut out from society refuse to meet talk
vestigetrace or sign
cajoleuse flattery or deceit to persuade
cumbersomeburdensome heavy and awkward to carry
proclivityinclination
bogussham counterfeit not genuine
infuseput pour fill
brassyellow metal (mixing copper and zinc)
benevolencewish or activity in doing good
moderationquality of being limited not extreme
drowsinessfeeling sleepy half asleep
argotjargon slang
extinguishend the existence of/wipe or put out
relapsefall back again
placatesoothe pacify calm
hermeticsealed by fusion
extenuatereduce the strength of lessen seriousness partially excuse
soberself-controlled
gustoutburst of feeling sudden rain wind fire etc.
embellishmake beautiful
beratescold sharply
goadsmth urging a person to action
immaculatepure faultless
aggravatemake worse irritate
sordidwretched comfortless contemptible
sanctionapproval (by authority) penalty
levitylack of seriousness
prodigiousenormous wonderful
endorsewrite one's name on the back of
garrulitytalkativeness
plummetfall plunge steeply
ingesttake in by swallowing
incipientbeginning
obtrusiveprojecting prominent undesirably noticeable
inundateflood cover by overflowing
esotericabstruse intended only for a small circle of
discreetcareful/prudent
warrantauthority written order guarantee
freneticfrantic frenzied
dexterityskill (esp. in handling)
legacysmth handed down from ancestors
pestdestructive thing or a person who is nuisance
quellsuppress subdue
inveteratedeep-rooted. long-established
irateangry
frowardintractable not willing to yield or comply stubborn
snaretrap
rotundrich and deep plump and round
dynamoa generator something that produces electric current
alcoverecess/partially enclosed place
salubrioushealthful
tractableeasily controlled or guided
satiatesatisfy fully
obsequioustoo eager to obey or serve
weighmeasure hoe heavy smth is
repudiatedisown refuse to accept or pay
peremptoryurgent imperative unchallengeable ending debate
correlatehave a mutual relation
ostensibleseeming appearing as such professed
gaucheriesocially awkward tactless behavior
endemicepidemic
warmongerperson who stirs up war
deviancebeing different in moral standards (from normal)
depleteuse until none remains
obtainto be established accepted or customary
pedanticbookish showing off learning
jabbertalk excitedly utter rapidly
hoodwinktrick mislead
moltmoult lose hair feathers before new growing
finessedelicate way of dealing with a situation
lopemove along with long strides
inveighto attack verbally denounce deprecate
officioustoo eager or ready to help offer advice
recluseperson who lives alone and avoids people
thwartobstruct/frustrate
extolpraise highly
sagacioushaving sound judgment perceptive wise like a sage
penitentfeeling or showing regret
irrevocablefinal and unalterable
skitshort piece of humorous writing
torpidsleeping sluggish lethargic dormant
temperateshowing self-control
conceitover-high opinion of too much pride
imperviousnot allowing to pass through (of materials)
equablesteady regular
repulsivecausing a feeling of disgust
tenuousinsubstantial flimsy weak
fallaciousbased on error
indistinctnot easily heard seen clearly marked
sufficebe enough
expostulateargue earnestly to dissuade correct or protest
indulgentinclined to indulge
exigencyemergency an urgent situation
timorousfearful timid afraid
resiliencequality of quickly recovering the original shape
asteriskthe mark * (e.g.. omitted letters)
welterturmoil a bewildering jumble
gorgeeat greedily/narrow opening with a stream
exuberancestate of growing vigorously being full of life
arborealof connected with trees
crypticsecret with a hidden meaning
torquetwisting force causing rotation
dubiousfeeling doubt
abradedrubbed off worn away by friction
plearequest
nonchalantnot having interest
quaffdrink deeply
intersperseplace here and there
waftscent waving movement carry lightly through
fissionsplitting or division (esp. of cells)
heterogeneousmade up of different kinds
evinceto show clearly to indicate
flaxpale yellow (hair) a plant
hackcut roughly hired horse
peccadillosmall sin small weakness in one's character
credulousready to believe things
amalgamatemix combine unite societies
flamboyantbrightly colored florid
procrastinationkeeping on putting off
cornucopiaabundant supply
vigilantmember of a vigilance committee
coaxget smb to do smth by kindness
patronregular customer person who gives support
implicateshow that smb has a share
reconcilesettle a quarrel restore peace
slateking of blue-grey stone propose criticize
perfidytreachery breaking of faith
reactionaryopposing progress
consummateperfect/make perfect/complete
flakcriticism/anti-aircraft guns
inciseengrave make a cut in
extinctno longer active
equivocatetry to deceive by equivocal language
commuterperson who travels regularly
nebulouscloud-like hazy vague indistinct
profunditydepth
barrageartificial obstacle built across a river
trickleflow in drops
impedehinder get in the way of
contritefilled with deep sorrow for wrongdoing
hollownot soled with hole
involutecomplex
clotureclosing device (in Parliament) to end a debate by voting
buoyantable to float light-hearted
facetioushumorous funny jocular
lollrest to sit or stand in a lazy way hang (dog's tongue)
acclaimedwelcomed with shouts and approval
pugnaciousfond of in the habit of fighting
probityuprightness incorruptibility principle
sheathcover for the blade of a weapon or a tool
interimas an installment
convictionconvincing firm belief
meretriciousattractive on the surface but of little value
sophomoricself-assured though immature affected bombastic overblown
obliviousunaware having no memory
seminallike a seed constituting a source originative
delugegreat flood heavy rush of water
plungemove quickly suddenly and with force
sermonreproving a person for his faults
deferentialshowing respect
implosioncollapse bursting inward
exonerationset smb clear free (e.g.. from blame)
qualmfeeling of doubt temporary feeling of sickness
broachbring up announce begin to talk about
amortizeend (a debt) by setting aside money
pleadaddress a court of law as an advocate
lithebending twisting
deferpostpone give way (to show respect)
insurrectionrising of people to open resistance to
fulsomedisgusting offensive due to excessiveness
regicidecrime of killing a king
reciprocitygranting of privileges in return for similar
perjurywillful FALSE statement unlawful act
irresolutehesitating undecided
whimsicalfull of odd and fanciful ideas
predilectionspecial liking mental preference
veritablereal rightly named
toutperson who worries others to buy smth to use his service
hewmake by hard work cut (by striking)
forfeitsuffer the loss of smth
aplombself-confidence
gloatover look at with selfish delight
impermeablethat cannot be permeated
derivativeunoriginal obtained from another source
garblemake unfair selection from facts
corroborationadditional strengthening evidence
impugnedchallenged to be doubted
chauvinista blindly devoted patriot
equilibriumstate of being balanced
lustrousbeing bright polished
ineptitudequality of being unskillful
mercurialquick changeable in character fleeting
sophistryfallacious reasoning faulty logic
abscondto go away suddenly (to avoid arrest)
renovaterestore smth to better condition
reprobateperson hardened in sin one devoid of decency
exploitbrilliant achievement develop use selfishly
veracitytruth
arabesquea complex ornate design
gougetool for cutting grooves in wood
cogitatethink deeply mediate
rarefyto make thin to make less dense to purify or refine
huskworthless outside part of anything
noxiousharmful
transienttemporary fleeting
swervechange direction suddenly
perfunctorydone as a duty without care
limnpaint portray
savantperson of great learning
clingto resist separation
agogeager/excited
divergencegetting farther apart from a point
spurnhave nothing to do reject or refuse
euthanasiaeasy and painless death
figureheadcarved image on the prow of a ship
highbrow(person) with superior tastes
punctiliousprecise paying attention to trivialities
compunctionfeeling of regret for one's action
scurvymean contemptible
abhorto hate to detest
discountenancerefuse to approve of
reconditelittle known abstruse
obstreperousnoisy loud
apartheidbrutal racial discrimination
obviateto make unnecessary get rid of
pinewaste away through sorrow or illness
detractionslandering verbal attack aspersion
veneersurface appearance covering the TRUE nature
brashhasty rush cheeky saucy
rebuffsnub
alacrityeager and cheerful readiness
stentorianextremely loud and powerful
soddensoaked saturated
prevaricateto equivocate to stray from the truth
bedizento adorn especially in a cheap showy manner
inuredaccustomed to adapted
emotestir up excite
gregariousliving in societies liking the company
penuriouspoor/stingy
urbaneelegant refined in manners
constraincompel
upbraidscold reproach
burgeongrow forth send out buds
intransigentuncompromising
unfeignednot pretended sincere
primneat formal
paradigma model example or pattern
clinchcome to grips/settle conclusively
prolixtiring because too long
garnerto gather and save to store up
feudbitter quarrel over a long period of time
gullibleeasily gulled
abysmalbottomless extreme
astringentsubstance that shrinks
limplacking strength walking unevenly
ediblefit to be eaten/not poisonous
multifariousvaried motley greatly diversified
divulgemake known smth secret
germanerelevant pertinent to
loquacioustalkative garrulous
candidfrank straight-forward
charycautious wary
plaqueflat metal on a wall as a memorial
impetuoushaving sudden energy impulsive thrusting ahead forceful
venalready to do smth dishonest
enmityhatred being an enemy
ostentationdisplay to obtain admiration or envy
overhaulexamine thoroughly to learn about the condition
insensibleunconscious unresponsive unaffected
puckerwrinkle
timidshy easily frightened
extortobtain by threats violence
attunebring into harmony
trenchantforceful effective vigorous extremely perceptive incisive
irascibleirritable easily angered
ireanger
ponderousheavy bulky dull
burnishto polish rub to a shine
quibbletry to avoid by sophistication
indigencepoverty
hospitableliking to give hospitality
empiricalrelying on experiment
dwarfperson or smb much below the usual size
requiterepay give in return
turgidexcessively ornate swollen or bloated
solventof the power of forming a solution
concuragree in opinion happen together
denigrateblacken belittle sully defame
expurgateto remove obscenity purify censor
garruloustoo talkative
fecklesslacking purpose or vitality ineffective careless
regaleto delight or entertain to feast
quandarystate of doubt or perplexity
lienlegal claim until a debt on it is repaid
fawnyoung deer try to win smb's favor
sanctimonyself-righteousness hypocritical with FALSE piety
equipoiseequal distribution of weight equilibrium
belligerent(person nation) waging war
disdainlook on with contempt
impromptuwithout preparation
suppressprevent from being known put an end to
austereseverely moral and strict simple and plain
sootblack powder in smoke
apprehensivegrasping understanding fear unhappy feeling about future
profligacyshameless immorality
affablepolite and friendly
immutablethat cannot be changed
discreditrefuse to believe
ubiquitouspresent everywhere
ossifyto turn to bone to settle rigidly into an idea
reverentfeeling or showing deep respect
lassitudeweariness tiredness
malapropismmisuse of a word (for one that resembles it)
recompensemake payment to reward punish
interdictprohibit forbid
aloofreserved indifferent
imbrogliocomplicated and embarrassing situation
forestallprevent by taking action in advance preempt
crassvery great (es. stupidity)
prunedried plum silly person
hoaxmischievous trick played on smb for a joke
exscindto cut out cut away
sobrietyquality or condition of being sober
platitudea trite or banal statement unoriginality
dawdlerperson who is slow waste of time
floridvery much ornamented naturally red (e.g.. of face)
presagewarning sign
apostateone who abandons long-held religious or political convictions
codapassage that completes a piece of music
volatilechangeable inconstant fickle unstable explosive
indefatigabilitynot easily exhaustible tirelessness
incredulousskeptical unwilling to believe
prematuredoing or happening smth before the right time
blandishmentflattery coaxing
propitiatoryconciliatory appeasing mitigating
maudlinsentimental in a silly or tearful way
predominatehave more power than others
stipulatestate or put forward as a necessary condition
haughtyarrogant conceited
quiescentat rest dormant torpid
palliatelessen the severity of
misanthropeperson who hates mankind
quackperson dishonestly claiming to smth
wendto go proceed
sublimeextreme astounding
homileticsact of preaching
collusionsecret agreement for a deceitful purpose
vexannoy distress trouble
ascribeconsider to be the origin of or belonging to
tamptap or drive down by repeated light blows
entreatask earnestly
propagationincreasing the number spreading extending
palatialmagnificent
fixatestare at
balkobstacle purposely to get on the way of
insinuatesuggest unpleasantly make a way for smth gently
dislodgemove force from the place occupied
pyrelarge pile of wood for burning
divestituretaking off getting rid of giving up
abacusframe with balls for calculating
corporealphysical of or for the body
stipplepaint with dots
innocuouscausing no harm
coevalof the same period coexisting
espousemarry give one's support to
avowadmit. Declare openly
commemoratekeep the memory of
massacrecruel killing of a large number of people
denouementan outcome or solution the unraveling of a plot
odiumcontempt dislike aversion
repastmeal
turpitudewickedness shamefulness
stintto be thrifty to set limits
extricablethat can be freed
aversionstrong dislike
arroganceproud superior manner of behaviour
pariahan outcast a rejected and despised person
ignobledishonorable common undignified
cadgeto beg to get by begging
putrefactionbecoming rotten
prudencecareful forethought
elicitdraw out
opaquenessdullness/not allowing light to pass through
convolutedcomplicated coiled twisted
coagulationchange to a thick and solid state
iconoclastperson who attacks popular beliefs
ulteriorsituated beyond
aptwell-suited quick-witted
stolidshowing no emotion impassive
flinchdraw move back wince
slaketo assuage to satisfy allay
tadpoleform of a frog when it leaves the egg
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