31- Voc. 900

After being overthrown and abased, the deposed leader offered to bow down to his conqueror.

1 abase abase (v.) to humiliate, degrade (After being overthrown and abased, the deposed leader offered to bow down to his conqueror.) , Korean, abase , abase , a . b . a . s . e . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

The large raise that he gave himself debased his motives for running the charity.

10 debase debase (v.) to lower the quality or esteem of something (The large raise that he gave himself debased his motives for running the charity.) , debase , debase , d . e . b . a . s . e . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Having failed the first math test, the despondent child saw no use in studying for the next and failed that one too.

11 despondent despondent (adj.) feeling depressed, discouraged, hopeless (Having failed the first math test, the despondent child saw no use in studying for the next and failed that one too.) , despondent , despondent , d . e . s . p . o . n . d . e . n . t . . . . . . . . .

Worried that he would catch a cold, she tried to dissuade him from going out on winter nights.

12 dissuade dissuade (v.) to persuade someone not to do something (Worried that he would catch a cold, she tried to dissuade him from going out on winter nights.) , dissuade , dissuade , d . i . s . s . u . a . d . e . . . . . . . . . . .

If my sentence is incorrect, the editor will emend what I have written.

13 emend emend (v.) to correct or revise a written text (If my sentence is incorrect, the editor will emend what I have written.) , emend , emend , e . m . e . n . d . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

The gruesome and scary movie I saw last night exacerbated my fears of the dark.

14 exacerbate exacerbate (v.) to make more violent, intense (The gruesome and scary movie I saw last night exacerbated my fears of the dark.) , exacerbate , exacerbate , e . x . a . c . e . r . b . a . t . e . . . . . . . . .

The dog was fettered to the parking meter.

15 fetter fetter (v.) to chain, restrain (The dog was fettered to the parking meter.) , fetter , fetter , f . e . t . t . e . r . . . . . . . . . . . . .

The student thought her grandiloquence would make her sound smart, but neither the class nor the teacher bought it.

16 grandiloquence grandiloquence (n.) lofty, pompous language (The student thought her grandiloquence would make her sound smart, but neither the class nor the teacher bought it.) , grandiloquence , grandiloquence , g . r . a . n . d . i . l . o . q . u . e . n . c . e . . . . .

The imperious nature of your manner led me to dislike you at once.

17 imperious imperious (adj.) commanding, domineering (The imperious nature of your manner led me to dislike you at once.) , imperious , imperious , i . m . p . e . r . i . o . u . s . . . . . . . . . .

Although I begged for hours, Mom was inexorable and refused to let me stay out all night after the prom.

18 inexorable inexorable (adj.) incapable of being persuaded or placated (Although I begged for hours, Mom was inexorable and refused to let me stay out all night after the prom.) , inexorable , inexorable , i . n . e . x . o . r . a . b . l . e . . . . . . . . .

I'm the first to admit that I'm an inveterate coffee drinker—I drink four cups a day.

19 inveterate inveterate (adj.) stubbornly established by habit (I'm the first to admit that I'm an inveterate coffee drinker—I drink four cups a day.) , inveterate , inveterate , i . n . v . e . t . e . r . a . t . e . . . . . . . . .

Tarzan was adept at jumping from tree to tree like a monkey.

2 adept adept (adj.) extremely skilled (Tarzan was adept at jumping from tree to tree like a monkey.) , adept , adept , a . d . e . p . t . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Although I had already broken most of her dishes, Jacqueline was magnanimous enough to continue letting me use them.

20 magnanimous magnanimous (adj.) noble, generous (Although I had already broken most of her dishes, Jacqueline was magnanimous enough to continue letting me use them.) , magnanimous , magnanimous , m . a . g . n . a . n . i . m . o . u . s . . . . . . . .

The transition between governments meant that who was actually in charge was a nebulous matter.

21 nebulous nebulous (adj.) vaguely defined, cloudy (The transition between governments meant that who was actually in charge was a nebulous matter.) , nebulous , nebulous , n . e . b . u . l . o . u . s . . . . . . . . . . .

Jack's ostensible reason for driving was that airfare was too expensive, but in reality, he was afraid of flying.

22 ostensible ostensible (adj.) appearing as such, seemingly (Jack's ostensible reason for driving was that airfare was too expensive, but in reality, he was afraid of flying.) , ostensible , ostensible , o . s . t . e . n . s . i . b . l . e . . . . . . . . .

The new government feared that the Communist sympathizers would have a pernicious influence on the nation's stability.

23 pernicious pernicious (adj.) extremely destructive or harmful (The new government feared that the Communist sympathizers would have a pernicious influence on the nation's stability.) , pernicious , pernicious , p . e . r . n . i . c . i . o . u . s . . . . . . . . .

His prepossessing appearance made it impossible for me to think of anything else.

24 prepossessing prepossessing (adj.) occupying the mind to the exclusion of other thoughts or feelings (His prepossessing appearance made it impossible for me to think of anything else.) , prepossessing , prepossessing , p . r . e . p . o . s . s . e . s . s . i . n . g . . . . . .

Hilda was delighted by the quaint bonnets she saw in Amish country.

25 quaint quaint (adj.) charmingly old-fashioned (Hilda was delighted by the quaint bonnets she saw in Amish country.) , quaint , quaint , q . u . a . i . n . t . . . . . . . . . . . . .

The unedited version was replete with naughty words.

26 replete replete (adj.) full, abundant (The unedited version was replete with naughty words.) , replete , replete , r . e . p . l . e . t . e . . . . . . . . . . . .

With remarkable sagacity, the wise old man predicted and thwarted his children's plan to ship him off to a nursing home.

27 sagacity sagacity (n.)shrewdness, soundness of perspective (With remarkable sagacity, the wise old man predicted and thwarted his children's plan to ship him off to a nursing home.) , sagacity , sagacity , s . a . g . a . c . i . t . y . . . . . . . . . . .

The staid butler never changed his expression no matter what happened.

28 staid staid (adj.) sedate, serious, self-restrained (The staid butler never changed his expression no matter what happened.) , staid , staid , s . t . a . i . d . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

I didn't want to witness the neighbor's torrid affair through the window.

29 torrid torrid (adj.) giving off intense heat, passionate (I didn't want to witness the neighbor's torrid affair through the window.) , torrid , torrid , t . o . r . r . i . d . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Bill Gates's house is stocked with so many amenities, he never has to do anything for himself.

3 amenity amenity (n.) an item that increases comfort (Bill Gates's house is stocked with so many amenities, he never has to do anything for himself.) , amenity , amenity , a . m . e . n . i . t . y . . . . . . . . . . . .

The tribute to John Lennon sought to venerate his music, his words, and his legend.

30 venerate venerate (v.) to regard with respect or to honor (The tribute to John Lennon sought to venerate his music, his words, and his legend.) , venerate , venerate , v . e . n . e . r . a . t . e . . . . . . . . . . .

The rain poured down for a while, then abated.

31 abate abate (v.) to reduce, lessen (The rain poured down for a while, then abated.) , abate , abate , a . b . a . t . e . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Joe's mother admonished him not to ruin his appetite by eating cookies before dinner.

32 admonish admonish (v.) to caution, criticize, reprove (Joe's mother admonished him not to ruin his appetite by eating cookies before dinner.) , admonish , admonish , a . d . m . o . n . i . s . h . . . . . . . . . . .

An amiable fellow, Harry got along with just about everyone.

33 amiable amiable (adj.) friendly (An amiable fellow, Harry got along with just about everyone.) , amiable , amiable , a . m . i . a . b . l . e . . . . . . . . . . . .

The marine biologist studies starfish and other aquatic creatures.

34 aquatic (adj.) relating to water (The marine biologist studies starfish and other aquatic creatures.) , aquatic , aquatic , a . q . u . a . t . i . c . . . . . . . . . . . .

The austere furniture inside the abandoned house made the place feel haunted.

35 austere (adj.) very bare, bleak (The austere furniture inside the abandoned house made the place feel haunted.) , austere , austere , a . u . s . t . e . r . e . . . . . . . . . . . .

His mother asked him to burnish the silverware before setting the table.

36 burnish (v.) to polish, shine (His mother asked him to burnish the silverware before setting the table.) , burnish , burnish , b . u . r . n . i . s . h . . . . . . . . . . . .

The plot of the musical was banal, but the choreography was stunning.

37 choreography (n.) the arrangement of dances (The plot of the musical was banal, but the choreography was stunning.) , choreography , choreography , c . h . o . r . e . o . g . r . a . p . h . y . . . . . . .

He felt compunction for the shabby way he'd treated her.

38 compunction (n.) distress caused by feeling guilty (He felt compunction for the shabby way he'd treated her.) , compunction , compunction , c . o . m . p . u . n . c . t . i . o . n . . . . . . . .

Blake's contrite behavior made it impossible to stay angry at him.

39 contrite (adj.) penitent, eager to be forgiven (Blake's contrite behavior made it impossible to stay angry at him.) , contrite , contrite , c . o . n . t . r . i . t . e . . . . . . . . . . .

The government appropriated the farmer's land without justification.

4 appropriate appropriate (v.) to take, make use of (The government appropriated the farmer's land without justification.) , appropriate , appropriate , a . p . p . r . o . p . r . i . a . t . e . . . . . . . .

An endless amount of good wine and cheese debauched the traveler.

40 debauch (v.) to corrupt by means of sensual pleasures (An endless amount of good wine and cheese debauched the traveler.) , debauch , debauch , d . e . b . a . u . c . h . . . . . . . . . . . .

The despot issued a death sentence for anyone who disobeyed his laws.

41 despot (n.) one who has total power and rules brutally (The despot issued a death sentence for anyone who disobeyed his laws.) , despot , despot , d . e . s . p . o . t . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Years of drinking beer caused his stomach to distend.

42 distend (v.) to swell out (Years of drinking beer caused his stomach to distend.) , distend , distend , d . i . s . t . e . n . d . . . . . . . . . . . .

Mr. Phillips is such an eminent scholar that every professor on campus has come to hear him lecture.

43 eminent 1. (adj.) distinguished, prominent, famous (Mr. Phillips is such an eminent scholar that every professor on campus has come to hear him lecture.) 2. (adj.) conspicuous (There is an eminent stain on that shirt.) , eminent , eminent , e . m . i . n . e . n . t . . . . . . . . . . . .

Michael Jordan is the figure in basketball we exalt the most.

44 exalt (v.) to glorify, praise (Michael Jordan is the figure in basketball we exalt the most.) , exalt , exalt , e . x . a . l . t . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

In Greek dramas, the fickle gods help Achilles one day, and then harm him the next.

45 fickle (adj.) shifting in character, inconstant (In Greek dramas, the fickle gods help Achilles one day, and then harm him the next.) , fickle , fickle , f . i . c . k . l . e . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Margaret planned a grandiose party, replete with elephants, trapeze artists, and clowns.

46 grandiose (adj.) on a magnificent or exaggerated scale (Margaret planned a grandiose party, replete with elephants, trapeze artists, and clowns.) , grandiose , grandiose , g . r . a . n . d . i . o . s . e . . . . . . . . . .

Most of your comments are so impertinent that I don't wish to dignify them with an answer.

47 impertinent (adj.) rude, insolent (Most of your comments are so impertinent that I don't wish to dignify them with an answer.) , impertinent , impertinent , i . m . p . e . r . t . i . n . e . n . t . . . . . . . .

Unless I look at the solution manual, I have no way of solving this inextricable problem.

48 inextricable (adj.) hopelessly tangled or entangled (Unless I look at the solution manual, I have no way of solving this inextricable problem.) , inextricable , inextricable , i . n . e . x . t . r . i . c . a . b . l . e . . . . . . .

Nobody was ever able to break into Batman's inviolable Batcave.

49 inviolable (adj.) secure from assault (Nobody was ever able to break into Batman's inviolable Batcave.) , inviolable , inviolable , i . n . v . i . o . l . a . b . l . e . . . . . . . . .

The tennis player considered the sunny forecast an auspicious sign that she would win her match.

5 auspicious auspicious (adj.) favorable, indicative of good things (The tennis player considered the sunny forecast an auspicious sign that she would win her match.) , auspicious , auspicious , a . u . s . p . i . c . i . o . u . s . . . . . . . . .

When I was arrested for speeding, I screamed maledictions against the policeman and the entire police department.

50 malediction (n.) a curse (When I was arrested for speeding, I screamed maledictions against the policeman and the entire police department.) , malediction , malediction , m . a . l . e . d . i . c . t . i . o . n . . . . . . . .

Although Dr. Meanman's nefarious plot to melt the polar icecaps was terrifying, it was so impractical that nobody really worried about it.

51 nefarious (adj.) heinously villainous (Although Dr. Meanman's nefarious plot to melt the polar icecaps was terrifying, it was so impractical that nobody really worried about it.) , nefarious , nefarious , n . e . f . a . r . i . o . u . s . . . . . . . . . .

On the palace tour, the guide focused on the ostentatious decorations and spoke little of the royal family's history.

52 ostentatious (adj.) excessively showy, glitzy (On the palace tour, the guide focused on the ostentatious decorations and spoke little of the royal family's history.) , ostentatious , ostentatious , o . s . t . e . n . t . a . t . i . o . u . s . . . . . . .

Brad was perplexed by his girlfriend's suddenly distant manner.

53 perplex (v.) to confuse (Brad was perplexed by his girlfriend's suddenly distant manner.) , perplex , perplex , p . e . r . p . l . e . x . . . . . . . . . . . .

When my uncle's old war injury ached, he interpreted it as a presage of bad weather approaching.

54 presage (n.) an omen (When my uncle's old war injury ached, he interpreted it as a presage of bad weather approaching.) , presage , presage , p . r . e . s . a . g . e . . . . . . . . . . . .

Carlos found himself in a quandary: should he choose mint chocolate chip or cookie dough?

55 quandary (n.) a perplexed, unresolvable state (Carlos found himself in a quandary: should he choose mint chocolate chip or cookie dough?)_-_ , quandary , quandary , q . u . a . n . d . a . r . y . . . . . . . . . . .

The cat, after eating an entire can of tuna fish, reposed in the sun and took a long nap.

56 repose (v.) to rest, lie down (The cat, after eating an entire can of tuna fish, reposed in the sun and took a long nap.) , repose , repose , r . e . p . o . s . e . . . . . . . . . . . . .

One of the salient differences between Alison and Nancy is that Alison is a foot taller.

57 salient (adj.) significant, conspicuous (One of the salient differences between Alison and Nancy is that Alison is a foot taller.) , salient , salient , s . a . l . i . e . n . t . . . . . . . . . . . .

Charles's stolid reaction to his wife's funeral differed from the passion he showed at the time of her death.

58 stolid (adj.) expressing little sensibility, unemotional (Charles's stolid reaction to his wife's funeral differed from the passion he showed at the time of her death.) , stolid , stolid , s . t . o . l . i . d . . . . . . . . . . . . .

The scary thing about driving in mountains are the narrow, tortuous roads.

59 tortuous (adj.) winding (The scary thing about driving in mountains are the narrow, tortuous roads.) , tortuous , tortuous , t . o . r . t . u . o . u . s . . . . . . . . . . .

The strong winds buffeted the ships, threatening to capsize them.

6 buffet buffet 1. (v.) to strike with force (The strong winds buffeted the ships, threatening to capsize them.) 2. (n.) an arrangement of food set out on a table (Rather than sitting around a table, the guests took food from our buffet and ate standing up.) , buffet , buffet , b . u . f . f . e . t . . . . . . . . . . . . .

With several agencies regulating the reports, it was difficult for Latifah to argue against its veracity.

60 veracity (n.) truthfulness, accuracy (With several agencies regulating the reports, it was difficult for Latifah to argue against its veracity.) , veracity , veracity , v . e . r . a . c . i . t . y . . . . . . . . . . .

When he realized that the revolutionaries would surely win, the king abdicated his throne.

61 abdicate (v.) to give up a position, usually one of leadership (When he realized that the revolutionaries would surely win, the king abdicated his throne.) , abdicate , abdicate , a . b . d . i . c . a . t . e . . . . . . . . . . .

We adorned the tree with ornaments.

62 adorn (v.) to decorate (We adorned the tree with ornaments.) , adorn , adorn , a . d . o . r . n . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Claudia and Jimmy got divorced, but amicably and without hard feelings.

63 amicable (adj.) friendly (Claudia and Jimmy got divorced, but amicably and without hard feelings.) , amicable , amicable , a . m . i . c . a . b . l . e . . . . . . . . . . .

The farmer purchased a plot of arable land on which he will grow corn and sprouts.

64 arable (adj.) suitable for growing crops (The farmer purchased a plot of arable land on which he will grow corn and sprouts.) , arable , arable , a . r . a . b . l . e . . . . . . . . . . . . .

The banker's avarice led him to amass a tremendous personal fortune.

65 avarice (n.) excessive greed (The banker's avarice led him to amass a tremendous personal fortune.) , avarice , avarice , a . v . a . r . i . c . e . . . . . . . . . . . .

The column buttresses the roof above the statue.

66 buttress 1. (v.) to support, hold up (The column buttresses the roof above the statue.) 2. (n.) something that offers support (The buttress supports the roof above the statues.) , buttress , buttress , b . u . t . t . r . e . s . s . . . . . . . . . . .

The bus's circuitous route took us through numerous outlying suburbs.

67 circuitous (adj.) roundabout (The bus's circuitous route took us through numerous outlying suburbs.) , circuitous , circuitous , c . i . r . c . u . i . t . o . u . s . . . . . . . . .

I took Amanda's invitation to dinner as a very conciliatory gesture.

68 conciliatory (adj.) friendly, agreeable (I took Amanda's invitation to dinner as a very conciliatory gesture.) , conciliatory , conciliatory , c . o . n . c . i . l . i . a . t . o . r . y . . . . . . .

The contusions on his face suggested he'd been in a fight.

69 contusion (n.) bruise, injury (The contusions on his face suggested he'd been in a fight.) , contusion , contusion , c . o . n . t . u . s . i . o . n . . . . . . . . . .

Lucy chided Russell for his vulgar habits and sloppy appearance.

7 chide chide (v.) to voice disapproval (Lucy chided Russell for his vulgar habits and sloppy appearance.) , chide , chide , c . h . i . d . e . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

He debunked her claim to be the world's greatest chess player by defeating her in 18 consecutive matches.

70 debunk (v.) to expose the falseness of something (He debunked her claim to be the world's greatest chess player by defeating her in 18 consecutive matches.) , debunk , debunk , d . e . b . u . n . k . . . . . . . . . . . . .

The hurricane destroyed many homes and left many families destitute.

71 destitute (adj.) impoverished, utterly lacking (The hurricane destroyed many homes and left many families destitute.) , destitute , destitute , d . e . s . t . i . t . u . t . e . . . . . . . . . .

Not wanting to offend either friend, he dithered about which of the two birthday parties he should attend.

72 dither (v.) to be indecisive (Not wanting to offend either friend, he dithered about which of the two birthday parties he should attend.) , dither , dither , d . i . t . h . e . r . . . . . . . . . . . . .

This emollient cream makes my skin very smooth.

73 emollient (adj.) soothing (This emollient cream makes my skin very smooth.) , emollient , emollient , e . m . o . l . l . i . e . n . t . . . . . . . . . .

George's endless complaints exasperated his roomate.

74 exasperate (v.) to irritate, irk (George's endless complaints exasperated his roomate.) , exasperate , exasperate , e . x . a . s . p . e . r . a . t . e . . . . . . . . .

Guard dogs are known for the great fidelity they show toward their masters.

75 fidelity (n.) loyalty, devotion (Guard dogs are known for the great fidelity they show toward their masters.) , fidelity , fidelity , f . i . d . e . l . i . t . y . . . . . . . . . . .

Every morning the guy at the donut shop gives me a gratuitous helping of ketchup packets.

76 gratuitous (adj.) uncalled for, unwarranted (Every morning the guy at the donut shop gives me a gratuitous helping of ketchup packets.) , gratuitous , gratuitous , g . r . a . t . u . i . t . o . u . s . . . . . . . . .

Because of their thick layer of fur, many seals are almost impervious to the cold.

77 impervious (adj.) impenetrable, incapable of being affected (Because of their thick layer of fur, many seals are almost impervious to the cold.) , impervious , impervious , i . m . p . e . r . v . i . o . u . s . . . . . . . . .

The infamy of his crime will not lessen as the decades pass.

78 infamy (n.) notoriety, extreme ill repute (The infamy of his crime will not lessen as the decades pass.) , infamy , infamy , i . n . f . a . m . y . . . . . . . . . . . . .

At the smallest provocation, my irascible cat will begin scratching and clawing.

79 irascible (adj.) easily angered (At the smallest provocation, my irascible cat will begin scratching and clawing.) , irascible , irascible , i . r . a . s . c . i . b . l . e . . . . . . . . . .

Lynn compressed her lips into a frown.

8 compress compress (v.) to apply pressure, squeeze together (Lynn compressed her lips into a frown.) , compress , compress , c . o . m . p . r . e . s . s . . . . . . . . . . .

The malevolent old man sat in the park all day, tripping unsuspecting passersby with his cane.

80 malevolent (adj.)wanting harm to befall others (The malevolent old man sat in the park all day, tripping unsuspecting passersby with his cane.) , malevolent , malevolent , m . a . l . e . v . o . l . e . n . t . . . . . . . . .

As a neophyte in the literary world, Malik had trouble finding a publisher for his first novel.

81 neophyte (n.) someone who is young or inexperienced (As a neophyte in the literary world, Malik had trouble finding a publisher for his first novel.) , neophyte , neophyte , n . e . o . p . h . y . t . e . . . . . . . . . . .

Beth risked ostracism if her roommates discovered her flatulence.

82 ostracism (n.) exclusion from a group (Beth risked ostracism if her roommates discovered her flatulence.) , ostracism , ostracism , o . s . t . r . a . c . i . s . m . . . . . . . . . .

The detective was too humble to acknowledge that his perspicacity was the reason for his professional success.

83 perspicacity (adj.) shrewdness, perceptiveness (The detective was too humble to acknowledge that his perspicacity was the reason for his professional success.) , perspicacity , perspicacity , p . e . r . s . p . i . c . a . c . i . t . y . . . . . . .

Questioning the fortune cookie's prediction, Ray went in search of the old hermit who was rumored to be prescient.

84 prescient (adj.) to have foreknowledge of events (Questioning the fortune cookie's prediction, Ray went in search of the old hermit who was rumored to be prescient.) , prescient , prescient , p . r . e . s . c . i . e . n . t . . . . . . . . . .

The skilled leader deftly quelled the rebellion.

85 quell (v.) to control or diffuse a potentially explosive situation (The skilled leader deftly quelled the rebellion.) , quell , quell , q . u . e . l . l . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Jean's cruel and reprehensible attempt to dump her boyfriend on his birthday led to tears and recriminations.

86 reprehensible (adj.) deserving rebuke (Jean's cruel and reprehensible attempt to dump her boyfriend on his birthday led to tears and recriminations.) , reprehensible , reprehensible , r . e . p . r . e . h . e . n . s . i . b . l . e . . . . . .

Andrew regularly began letters with the bizarre salutation "Ahoy ahoy."

87 salutation (n.) a greeting (Andrew regularly began letters with the bizarre salutation "Ahoy ahoy.") , salutation , salutation , s . a . l . u . t . a . t . i . o . n . . . . . . . . .

Running a marathon is quite a strenuous task. So is watching an entire Star Trek marathon.

88 strenuous (adj.) requiring tremendous energy or stamina (Running a marathon is quite a strenuous task. So is watching an entire Star Trek marathon.) , strenuous , strenuous , s . t . r . e . n . u . o . u . s . . . . . . . . . .

The horse was so tractable, Myra didn't even need abridle.

89 tractable (adj.) easily controlled (The horse was so tractable, Myra didn't even need abridle.) , tractable , tractable , t . r . a . c . t . a . b . l . e . . . . . . . . . .

Edwidge contravened his landlady's rule against overnight guests.

9 contravene contravene (v.) to contradict, oppose, violate (Edwidge contravened his landlady's rule against overnight guests.) , contravene , contravene , c . o . n . t . r . a . v . e . n . e . . . . . . . . .

It took the verbose teacher two hours to explain the topic, while it should have taken only fifteen minutes.

90 verbose (adj.) wordy, impaired by wordiness (It took the verbose teacher two hours to explain the topic, while it should have taken only fifteen minutes.) , verbose , verbose , v . e . r . b . o . s . e . . . . . . . . . . . .

In 1918, the Boston Red Sox won the World Series, but the success turned out to be an aberration, and the Red Sox have not won a World Series since.

91 aberration (n.) something that differs from the norm (In 1918, the Boston Red Sox won the World Series, but the success turned out to be an aberration, and the Red Sox have not won a World Series since.) , aberration , aberration , a . b . e . r . r . a . t . i . o . n . . . . . . . . .

The adroit thief could pick someone's pocket without attracting notice.

92 adroit (adj.) skillful, dexterous (The adroit thief could pick someone's pocket without attracting notice.) , adroit , adroit , a . d . r . o . i . t . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Whenever Albert saw Mariah wear her slinky red dress, he began to feel quite amorous.

93 amorous (adj.) showing love, particularly sexual (Whenever Albert saw Mariah wear her slinky red dress, he began to feel quite amorous.) , amorous , amorous , a . m . o . r . o . u . s . . . . . . . . . . . .

The divorce court judge will serve as the arbiter between the estranged husband and wife.

94 arbiter (n.) one who can resolve a dispute, make a decision (The divorce court judge will serve as the arbiter between the estranged husband and wife.) , arbiter , arbiter , a . r . b . i . t . e . r . . . . . . . . . . . .

The victims will take justice into their own hands and strive to avenge themselves against the men who robbed them.

95 avenge (v.) to seek revenge (The victims will take justice into their own hands and strive to avenge themselves against the men who robbed them.) , avenge , avenge , a . v . e . n . g . e . . . . . . . . . . . . .

The elementary school orchestra created a cacophony at the recital.

96 cacophony (n.) tremendous noise, disharmonious sound (The elementary school orchestra created a cacophony at the recital.) , cacophony , cacophony , c . a . c . o . p . h . o . n . y . . . . . . . . . .

The professor's habit of speaking in circumlocutions made it difficult to follow his lectures.

97 circumlocution (n.) indirect and wordy language (The professor's habit of speaking in circumlocutions made it difficult to follow his lectures.) , circumlocution , circumlocution , c . i . r . c . u . m . l . o . c . u . t . i . o . n . . . . .

She concocted the most ridiculous story to explain her absence.

98 concoct (v.)to fabricate, make up (She concocted the most ridiculous story to explain her absence.) , concoct , concoct , c . o . n . c . o . c . t . . . . . . . . . . . .

Interpreting Jane's behavior was a constant conundrum.

99 conundrum (n.) puzzle, problem (Interpreting Jane's behavior was a constant conundrum.) , conundrum , conundrum , c . o . n . u . n . d . r . u . m . . . . . . . . . .

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