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