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