Tina Maga 2
Summit
1.the highest point of a hill or mountain. 2.a meeting between heads of government
rigor
something hard to endure
Barrage
A flood (metaphorical)
betrothal
An engagement; a promise to wed, and also the period of time between a marriage proposal and a marriage
Confound
Bewildered, confused
proficiency
a high degree of competence or skill; expertise.
climax
a high point or an ending of a series of events
inkling
a hint, a vague idea
homestead
a house, especially a farmhouse, and outbuildings.
expedition
a journey taken for pleasure
Lethargy/Lethargic
a lack of energy and enthusiasm
caribou
a large North American reindeer.
vat
a large container such as a tub or barrel used for holding liquids
peninsula
a large mass of land projecting into a body of water
prairie
a large open area of grassland, especially in the Mississippi River valley.
fiber
a leatherlike material made by compressing layers of paper or cloth
frontier
a line or border separating two countries.
Era
a long and distinct period of history with a particular feature or characteristic.
ridge
a long narrow hilltop, mountain range
scowl
a look of anger or strong disaproval, frown
Tumult (*tumultuous adj)
a loud, confused noise, especially one caused by a large mass of people
Din
a loud, unpleasant, and prolonged noise.
guillotine
a machine with a heavy blade sliding vertically in grooves, used for beheading people.
banquet
a meal that is well prepared and greatly enjoyed
encounter
a meeting, confrontation
Courier
a messenger who transports goods or documents, in particular.
euphemism
a mild or indirect word or expression substituted for one considered to be too harsh or blunt when referring to something unpleasant or embarrassing.
skirmish
a minor fight or battle
horde
a moving crowd
brawl
a noisy fight in a crowd
courtship
a period during which a couple develop a romantic relationship, especially with a view to marriage.
leeway
a permissible difference
Fanatic
a person filled with excessive and single-minded zeal, especially for an extreme religious or political cause.
Harbinger
a person or thing that announces or signals the approach of another.
epitome
a person or thing that is a perfect example of a particular quality or type.
Enigma
a person or thing that is mysterious, puzzling, or difficult to understand.
nomad
a person who constantly travels, never settling
amateur
a person who engages in a pursuit, especially a sport, on an unpaid basis.
Devotee
a person who enjoys or is interested in something very much
Peddler
a person who goes from place to place selling small goods.
pioneer
a person who is among the first to explore or settle a new country or area OR develop or be the first to use or apply (a new method, area of knowledge, or activity).
Zealot
a person who is fanatical and uncompromising in pursuit of their religious, political, or other ideals.
Recluse
a person who lives a solitary life and tends to avoid other people
colonist
a person who lives in a colony (an area that is controlled by or belongs to a country and is far away)
Countenance
a person's face or facial expression.
gait
a person's manner of walking
fragrance
a pleasant, sweet smell.
affection
a positive feeling of liking
hoax
a practical joke
orator
a public speaker, especially one who is eloquent or skilled.
splendor
a quality that outshines the usual
retort
a quick response that is often clever
Commodity (Commodities)
a raw material or primary agricultural product that can be bought and sold, such as copper or coffee.
nostalgia
a sentimental longing or wistful affection for the past, typically for a period or place with happy personal associations.
Reprimand
a severe reproof or rebuke, especially a formal one by a person in authority.
sanctuary
a shelter from danger or hardship
minute
a short note
omen
a sign of something about to happen
Impasse
a situation in which no progress is possible, especially because of disagreement; a deadlock.
Deadlock
a situation, typically one involving opposing parties, in which no progress can be made.
flaw
a slight fault, defect, crack
sneer
a slight raising of the upper lip expressing contempt
Residue
a small amount of something that remains after the main part has gone or been taken or used.
chameleon
a small slow-moving Old World lizard with a prehensile tail, long extensible tongue, protruding eyes that rotate independently, and a highly developed ability to change color.
Cascade
a small waterfall, typically one of several that fall in stages down a steep rocky slope.
Zephyr
a soft gentle breeze.
zephyr
a soft gentle breeze.
Sentry
a soldier stationed to keep guard or to control access to a place.
jeopardy
a source of danger
Schism
a split or division between strongly opposed sections or parties, caused by differences in opinion or belief.
Frenzy
a state or period of uncontrolled excitement or wild behavior.
Disclaim
a statement that denies something, especially responsibility.
Reminiscence [reminesce verb)]
a story told about a past event remembered by the narrator
Dungeon
a strong underground prison cell, especially in a castle.
anesthetic
a substance that induces insensitivity to pain.
Surrogate
a substitute, especially a person deputizing for another in a specific role or office
nuance
a subtle difference in or shade of meaning, expression, or sound.
Caprice
a sudden and unaccountable change of mood or behavior.
vicinity
a surrounding area or neighborhood, proximity
facade
an outward appearance that is maintained to conceal a less pleasant or creditable reality.
awe
an overwhelming feeling of wonder or admiration
wrath
anger, age or fury
fauna
animals, creatures, beasts
enmity
animosity
declare
announce publicly or officially
belligerent
antagonistic, hostile, aggressive
apprehension
anxiety or fear that something bad or unpleasant will happen.
tyrant
any person who exercises power in a cruel way
inanimate
appearing dead
plausible
appearing worthy of belief, reasonable
ratify
approve, confirm, affirm, endorse, sanction
curvature
arc, arch, bow
dispute
argument, disagreement
cantankerous
argumentative, ill-tempered
repulsive
arousing intense distaste or disgust. adj.
Solicit
ask for or try to obtain (something) from someone.
assail
assault, attack, invade
insist
assert to be true
aghast
astounded, dismayed, apalled, astonished, shocked
aloft
at or to great height
endeavor
attempt
entourage
attendants, group, retinue, coterie
heed
attention, listen to, obey
Entice
attract or tempt by offering pleasure or advantage.
ascribed
attribute something to (a cause)
mandate
authorization, commission, directive
spontaneous
automatic, without thinking
mediocre
average, ordinary, undistinguished
aeronautic
aviation-related
evasion
avoidance
choleric
bad-tempered
Choleric
bad-tempered or irritable.
Cantankerous
bad-tempered, argumentative, and uncooperative.
scanty
barely adequate, lacking
desolation
barrenness, desertion, bleakness
Conventional
based on or in accordance with what is generally done or believed.
essential
basic, central, fundamental, important, crucial, necessary, urgent
accompany
be a companion to somebody
epitomize
be a perfect example of
exemplify
be a typical example of
impending
be about to happen.
embody
be an expression of or give a tangible or visible form to (an idea, quality, or feeling).
fret
be constantly or visibly worried or anxious.
intoxication
be drunk
Suffice (think sufficient)
be enough or adequate.
Seethe
be filled with intense but unexpressed anger.
Err
be mistaken or incorrect; make a mistake.
cadence
beat, lilt, meter
acclimate
become accustomed to a new climate or to new conditions
mellow
become more relaxed, easygoing, or genial
Expand
become or make larger or more extensive.
novice
beginner
Stealthy
behaving, done, or made in a cautious and surreptitious manner, so as not to be seen or heard.
pretentious
being a show off, arrogant
miniature
being on a very small scale
merit
being particularly good or worthy
heresy
beliefs that go against religion
alturistic
benevolent, charitable, humane, compassionate
drub
berate, clobber, lambaste, wallop
wager
bet
magnanimous
big-hearted, generous, noble, princely, forgiving, patient, tolerant, indulgent, ungrudging, unresentful
androgynous
bisexual
abrasive
biting, caustic, cutting, rough in manner
Rancor
bitterness or resentfulness, especially when long-standing.
bile
bitterness, bad temper
grotesque
bizarre, outlandish, ugly
outlandish
bizzarre
obstruct
block (an opening, path, road, etc.); be or get in the way of.
err
blunder, slip up
bravado
bluster, bombast, swagger
brash
bold
Brazen
bold and without shame
banal
boring, dull, bland, insipid
foundation
bottom, ground work, basis
buttress
brace, prop, underpin
bough
branch
concise
brief, terse, succinct, compact
regurgitate
bring (swallowed food) up again to the mouth.
rouse
bring out of sleep; awaken.
ebullient
bubbling, enthusiastic, exuberant
acquire
buy or obtain (an object or asset) for oneself.
machination
cabal, design, ploy
nonchalant
calm, casual
gully
canyon
compatible
capable of existing together in harmony
Heed (Noun)
careful attention.
discreet
careful, displaying tact
Ensnare
catch in or as in a trap
Divert
cause (someone or something) to change course or turn from one direction to another.
Bewildered
cause (someone) to become perplexed and confused.
intrigue
cause to be interested or curious
petrify
cause to become stone-like or stiff or dazed and stunned
corrode
cause to deteriorate due to the action of water, air, or an acid
soothe
cause to feel better
revolve
cause to move by turning over or in a circular manner of as if on an axis
stampede
cause to run in panic
Fatal
causing death.
Contentious
causing or likely to cause an argument; controversial.
Gruesome
causing repulsion or horror; grisly.
wary
cautious
Fickle
changing frequently, especially as regards one's loyalties, interests, or affection.
Ostentatious
characterized by vulgar or pretentious display; designed to impress or attract notice.
Beguile
charm or enchant (someone), sometimes in a deceptive way.
beguile
charm, allure, bewitch, captivate
Ebullient
cheerful and full of energy.
naive
childlike, unexperienced, innocent
constrict
choke, stifle, contract, smother
scour
clean with hard rubbing
unequivocal
clear, leaving no doubt
lucid
clear, unclouded, unambiguous
coherent
clear, understandable
Artifice
clever or cunning devices or strategies especially as used to trick or deceive others.
realistic
closely resembling real life
apparel
clothing in general
cajole
coax, wheedle
pigment
color source
contend
combat, compete, argue, assert
dwell
come back to
pre·cede
come before (something) in time.
loom
come into view indistinctly, often threateningly
Convene
come or bring together for a meeting or activity; assemble.
console
comfort (someone) at a time of grief or disappointment.
Grotesque
comically or repulsively ugly or distorted.
advent
coming, arrival
decree
command
prevalent
common
lenient
compassionate, forgiving, indungent
Raze
completely destroy (a building, town, or other site).
supplementary
completing or enhancing something.
Conform
comply with rules, standards, or laws
stifle
conceal or hide
Terse
concise
Brevity
concise and exact use of words in writing or speech.
juxtaposition
concomitance, pairing, union
bewildered
confused, puzzled, perplexed
chaos
confusion, a state of disorganization, anarchy
monotonous
continuing in an unchanging tone; wearying
chronic
continuous, constant, persistent, confirmed, settled
maneuver
contrivance
manipulate
control (others or oneself) or influence skillfully, usually to one's advantage
intersect
converge
Repartee
conversation or speech characterized by quick, witty comments or replies
replica
copy, duplicate, facsimile
valiant
courageous, brave
collision
crash, clash, impact
grovel
crawl, beg
felon
criminal
rudimentary
crude, basic, fundamental
conventional
customary, well-established, habitual
sever
cut off from a whole
slit
cut; incision
treacherous
dangerously unstable and unpredictable
Murky (Murkily adv)
dark and gloomy, especially due to thick mist.
impasse
deadlock, standoff, stalemate, standstill
trifle
deal with lightly
annul
declare invalid (an official agreement, decision, or result)
Endorse
declare one's public approval or support of.
adorn
decorate, ornament, embellish
diminish
decrease, lessen, dwindle, shrink, contract, decline, subside, wane, fade, recede, weaken, moderate
remorse
deep regret or guilt for a wrong committed.
profound
deep, not superficial
divert
deflect, reroute, turn, detour, amuse, entertain, distract
impede
delay or prevent (someone or something) by obstructing them
fragile
delicate, breakable, frail, brittle
ecstatic
delighted, euphoric
foster (adj)
denoting someone that has a specified family connection through fostering rather than birth.
despondent
depressed, morose, gloomy, sad, brooding, desolate, forlorn, woeful, mournful, dejected
Dismal
depressing; dreary.
violate
destroy and strip of its possession
exterminate
destroy completely, as if down to the roots
Tenacious
determined/persistent
annihilate
devastate, demolish
enervate
devitalize, emasculate, incapitate
destitute
devoid, lacking, poor, impoverished
Pious
devoutly religious
harangue
diatribe, exhortation, tirade
Elusive
difficult to find, catch, or achieve.
Enigmatic
difficult to interpret or understand; mysterious.
arduous
difficult, demanding, grueling
Discursive
digressing from subject to subject.
discursive
digressive, rambling
cacophony
din, dissonance, jangle
dingy
dirty, filthy, shabby, dark
catastrophe
disaster, ruin, devastation
ascertain
discover, find out, determine, unearth
extricate
disengage, withdraw
camouflage
disguise, obscure, cloud, hide
deceit
dishonesty, fraudulence, trickery
aversion
dislike, hatred
disarray
disorder, chaos
deride
disparge, gibe, jeer
brandish
display, exhibit, parade
Benevolence
disposition to do good.
controversy
dispute; debate; quarrel
aloof
distant, detatched, cool, remote, blasé
Chagrin
distress or embarrassment at having failed or been humiliated.
chagrin
distress or embarrassment at having failed or been humiliated.
agitate
disturb, upset, stir up (like a washing machine)
abnegate
ditch/give up
Heterogeneous
diverse in character or content; made up of parts that are different
systematic
done or acting according to a fixed plan or system; methodical.
Hasty
done or acting with excessive speed or urgency; hurried.
demote
downgrade
horrid
dreadful, horrible, shocking
bleak
dreamy, miserable, without much hope
plummet
drop sharply
dehydrate
dry out, parch, dessicate
implausible
dubious, flimsy, suspect
compliant
ductile, flexible, tractable
delude
dupe, hoax, trick
docile
easily managed
exultant
ecstatic, elated, jubilant
embellish
elaborate, expand, ornament
glee
elation
exquisite
elegant
altitude
elevation especially above sea level or above the earth's surface
articulate
eloquent, glib, enunciate
hatch
emerge from the eggs
evacuate
empty out, expel, empty, vacate
encompass
encircle, circumscribe
foster (verb)
encourage or promote the development of (something, typically something regarded as good).
adversary
enemy, foe, opponent
revel/reveled
enjoy oneself in a lively and noisy way, especially with drinking and dancing.
expand
enlarge, increase, augment, extend, broaden, widen, stretch, spread, swell, inflate, dilate, bloat
irate
enraged, angry, indignant, infuriated
Ardent
enthusiastic or passionate.
devotee
entusiast, fan, admirer
era
epoch, period, age
Expunge
erase or remove completely (something unwanted or unpleasant).
expunge
erase, obliterate, strike out
elude
escape, either physically or mentally
founder
establisher, sink
scrutinize (scrutiny)
examine or inspect closely and thoroughly.
eclipse
exceed in importance
Garrulous
excessively talkative, especially on trivial matters.
exuberant
excited, lively, energetic
exhilaration
excitement; a state of elation
condone
excuse, absolve, overlook, accept, tolerate, allow, permit, suffer, bear, stomach
prenuptial
existing or occurring before marriage.
egress
exit
adept
expert
commend
express approval of
Bemoan
express discontent or sorrow over (something).
censure
express severe disapproval
extrapolate
extend the application of (a method or conclusion, especially one based on statistics) to an unknown situation
Antipathy
extreme dislike
anguish
extreme distress of body or mind
ecstasy
extreme happiness
Fatigue
extreme tiredness, typically resulting from mental or physical exertion or illness.
frigid
extremely cold
Repugnant
extremely distasteful; unacceptable
Ravenous
extremely hungry.
miniscule
extremely small; tiny.
countenance
face, aspect, appearance, bearing, demeanor, air, visage, sanction, endorse, bless, favor, encourage, condone
neglect
fail to care for properly
malfunction
failure
sizeable
fairly large.
Fidelity
faithfulness to a person, cause, or belief, demonstrated by continuing loyalty and support.
extraordinary
far more than usual or expected
cling
fasten upon
Corpulent
fat; obese, ponderous
immaculate
faultless, unblemished, impeccable
apprehensive
fearful or anxious, especially about the future
Herbivorous
feeding on plants
exult
feel extreme happiness or elation
sentiment
feeling or emotion
Jubilant
feeling or expressing great happiness and triumph
Ecstatic
feeling or expressing overwhelming happiness or joyful excitement.
indignant
feeling or showing anger or annoyance at what is perceived as unfair treatment.
barrier
fence, wall, obstacle
ferocious
fierce
furious
fierce
inflate
fill with gas or air
Ascertain
find (something) out for certain
glib
flip, fluent, verbose, smooth, smug
barrage
flood
cascade
flood, gush, pour, surge, waterfall, torrent
deluge
flood, overflow, inundation, torrent, engulf, oerwhelm
Compel
force or oblige (someone) to do something.
compel
force, coerce, goad, motivate
foretell
forecast, prophesy, auger
exotic
foreign, alien, unfamiliar
prophesy
foretell, predict, forecast, auger
prediction
foretelling
theorize
form a theory
renounce
formally declare one's abandonment of (a claim, right, or possession).
eccentric
freak, oddball, weirdo, nonconformist, odd, unorthodox, unconventional, offbeat
Extricate
free (someone or something) from a constraint or difficulty.
sociable
friendly
hospitable
friendly and welcoming to strangers or guests
gruesome
frightful, shocking, ghastly
flippant
frivolous, flip, playful
elated
full of high-spirited delight
vital
full of life, animated
comical
funny, amusing
contraption
gadget, device
convene
gather, assemble, meet
Consensus
general agreement.
Bounty
generosity, liberality
shed
get rid of
banish
get rid of, expel, exile, deport
interpret
give an interpretation or explanation to
emit
give off, send forth, or discharge
Conniving
given to or involved in conspiring to do something immoral, illegal, or harmful.
Concise
giving a lot of information clearly and in a few words
Ominous
giving the impression that something bad or unpleasant is going to happen; threatening; inauspicious.
Dingy
gloomy and drab.
somber
gloomy, depressing, melancholy
dismal
gloomy, dreadful
revert
go back to a previous state
Ransack
go hurriedly through (a place) stealing things and causing damage.
flounce
go or move in an exaggeratedly impatient or angry manner.
freight
goods transported by truck, train, ship, or aircraft.
abyss
gorge, chasm, pit
meritocracy
government or the holding of power by people selected on the basis of their ability.
tact
grace
Glee
great delight.
veneration
great respect
dumbfound
greatly astonish or amaze.
extroverted
gregarious
species
group of similar organisms that can breed and produce fertile offspring
chorus
group, band
contrite
guilty, feel sorry for one's deed
hover
hang in the air
coincide
happen simultaneously
unceremoniously
happening or done very suddenly and quickly with no effort to be careful or polite
felicity
happiness, contentment, bliss
jubilant
happy, exultant, gleeful, joyful, ecstatic
Brittle
hard but liable to break or shatter easily.
elusive
hard to catch, slippery, evasive
obscure
hard to understand, hidden,
industrious
hard working, conscientious, productive
detriment
harm or loss; injury, damage; a disadvantage; a cause of harm, injury, loss, or damage
panned
harsh criticism
rigorous
harsh, severe, rigid
despicable
hateful, contemptible, base, mean, vile, detestable, depraved
acrid
having a bitter, unpleasant taste
Pungent
having a sharply strong taste or smell
Androgynous
having both male and female characteristics
fastidious
having high and often capricious standards, difficult to please, showing or demanding excessive delicacy or care
anthropomorphic
having human characteristics.
versatile
having many funtions or talents
Fervent
having or displaying a passionate intensity.
lofty
having or displaying great dignity or nobility
condescending
having or showing a feeling of patronizing superiority.
vindictive
having or showing a strong or unreasoning desire for revenge.
Astute
having or showing an ability to accurately assess situations or people and turn this to one's advantage.
keen
having or showing an ability to think clearly and to understand what is not obvious or simple about something; very strong; very excited about and interested in something
Devout
having or showing deep religious feeling or commitment.
Erudite
having or showing great knowledge or learning.
Shrewd
having or showing sharp powers of judgment; astute.
Dogged
having or showing tenacity and grim persistence.
Competent
having the necessary ability, knowledge, or skill to do something successfully.
Judicious
having, showing, or done with good judgment or sense.
celestial
heavanly, divinve, spiritual
trek
hike
imply
hint at
restrain
hold back
Reign
hold royal office; rule as king or queen
custody
holding by the police
tenacious
holding fast, not ready to let go of, persistant, untiring, tireless
aperture
hole, gap, space, opening, crack
devout
holy, religious
hallowed
holy, sacred
candid
honest, out in the open
candor
honesty, sincerity
Hallowed
honor as holy.
atrocity
horror, barbarity, outrage
kin
house, lineage, tribe
animosity
ill feeling, bitterness, rancor, acrimony
misbegotten
illegitimate, ill-conceived
emulate
imitate, simulate, copy, follow
Mar
impair the appearance of; disfigure.
imminent
impending, appraoching, near
impervious
impenetrable, immune
implicit
implied though not plainly expressed.
formidable
impressive, awe-inspiring, impregnable, invincible
caprice
impulse, whim, fancy
abroad
in a foreign country
Content/Contented
in a state of peaceful happiness.
captive
in captivity
endanger
in danger of being threatened
verbatim
in exactly the same words as were used originally.
dormant
inactive, a state of resembling sleep
Innate
inborn; natural.
Futile
incapable of producing any useful result; pointless.
Dogmatic
inclined to lay down principles as incontrovertibly true.
fickle
inconstant
enigmatic
inexplicable, incomprehensible, stange, puzzling, baffling, bewildering, perplexing, cryptic
Scald
injure with very hot liquid or steam
lagoon
inlet, pool
paltry
insignificant
disingenuous
insincere, false, phony
Formidable
inspiring fear or respect through being impressively large, powerful, intense, or capable.
esoteric
intended for or likely to be understood by only a small number of people with a specialized knowledge or interest.
Felicity
intense happiness.
intercede
intervene
preliminary
introductory, preparatory
infest
invade in great numbers
ingenuity
inventiveness, creativity
erratic
irregular
Coerce
persuade (an unwilling person) to do something by using force or threats.
Cajole
persuade someone to do something by sustained coaxing or flattery.
flue
pipe, duct
pathetic
pitiful
compassion
pity, sympathy, mercy
personable
pleasant in appearance pr personality
connive
plot
toxic
poisonous
Burnish
polish (something, especially metal) by rubbing.
diplomatic
polite, tactful
courteous
polite, well mannered
Bombastic
pompous in speech and manner( ADD CHINESE)
Celestial
positioned in or relating to the sky, or outer space as observed in astronomy
potential
possible
flammable
possible to burn
potent
powerful, efective
extol
praise
acclaim
praise, approval, cheer, applause, honor
plight
predicament
Foretell
predict (the future or a future event).
Bias
prejudice in favor of or against one thing, person, or group compared with another, usually in a way considered to be unfair.
affectation
pretension, unnaturalness, artificiality, pretense, airs, sham, facade, pose, posture
quid
pro - (n., latin) - a mutually beneficial exchange
oppression
prolonged cruel or unjust treatment or control.
eminent
prominent, well-known, famous, distinguished, noteworthy
Exhibit
publicly display (a work of art or item of interest) in an art gallery or museum or at a trade fair.
pristine
pure, untouched
trace
pursue or chase relentlessly
Quell
put an end to (a rebellion or other disorder), typically by the use of force.
compose
put together out of existing material
competent
qualified, capable, fit
contentious
quarrelsome, cantankerous, feisty, combative, irascible, pugnacious
Nimble
quick and light in movement or action; agile.
expedient
quick, practical
abdicate
quit, resign, renounce, step down
apartheid
racial segregation; specifically : a former policy of segregation and political and economic discrimination against non-European groups in the Republic of South Africa
scull
racing boat, oar
chasm
ravine, canyon, abyss
authentic
real, genuine
insurgent
rebellious
reminiscence
recollection, recall, collection, memory, nostalgia
insinuation
reference, implication
Repudiate
refuse to accept or be associated with
repudiated
refuse to accept or be associated with.
boycott
refuse to sponsor
rue
regret
Spurn
reject with disdain or contempt.
akin
related
solar
relating to or derived from the sun or utilizing the energies of the sun
relinquish
release, as from one's grip
alleviate
relieve, allay, assuage, ease, decrease, lessen, mitigate
prodigious
remarkably or impressively great in extent, size, or degree.
antidote
remedy, counteragent, neutralizer
extraction
removal
doff
remove
Doff
remove (an item of clothing).
Evacuate
remove (someone) from a place of danger to a safe place.
repudiate
renounce
amend
repair, mend, make better, ameliorate
Reimburse
repay (a person who has spent or lost money)
frequent
repeated, regular, habitual, common, visit, attend
disclaim
repudiate, reject, disown, disavow, renounce
compulsory
required, enforced
esteem
respect, admiration
culpable
responsible for a wrong or error, blameworthy
Circumscribe
restrict (something) within limits.
incision
result of cutting
effect
result, impression, produce, cause, bring about
jeer
ridicule, scoff, gibe, taunt
absurd
ridiculous, ludicrous, bizarre, preposterous
amorous
romantic, erotic
harsh
rough, strict, severe
reign
royal authority
devastate
ruin, wreck
sovereign
ruler or leader
hasty
rushed, sloppy, shoddy, careless
deject
sadden, depress, discourage, dishearten
quench
satisfy (thirst)
Ferocious
savagely fierce, cruel, or violent.
salvage
save from ruin, destruction, or harm
lurid
scandalous, shocking
eerie
scary, creepy, mysterious
confidential
secret, covert, off-the-record
cryptic
secret, mysterious
stealthy
secret, sneaky, furtive
Brash
self-assertive in a rude, noisy, or overbearing way.
altruistic
selfless concern for the well-being of others; unselfish.
vend
sell, peddle, merchandise
segregate
separate or isolate (one thing) from another and place in a group apart from others
campaign
several related operations aimed at achieving a particular goal (usually within geographical and temporal constraints)
stern
severe and unremitting in making demands
Austere
severe or strict in manner, attitude, or appearance.
superficial
shallow, lacking depth
hovel
shanty
amorphous
shapeless, vague
polish
shine, burnish
burnish
shine, polish, buff, varnish, luster, gleam, brilliance
dearth
shortage, lack, scarcity
brevity
shortness, fleetness, swiftness
depict
show or represent by a drawing, painting, or other art form.
antagonistic
showing or feeling active opposition or hostility toward someone or something.
Vehement
showing strong feeling; forceful, passionate, or intense
ostentatious
showy, conspicuous, flamboyant
inscribe
sign
Ratify
sign or give formal consent to (a treaty, contract, or agreement), making it officially valid.
zany
silly
frivolous
silly, not serious
cordial
sincerely or intensely felt
unique
singular
incredulous
skeptical, disbelieving
Dexterity
skill in performing tasks, especially with the hands.
dexterity
skill, agility
proficient
skilled, expert, adept
Doze
sleep lightly.
insomnia
sleepless
meager
slight, trifling, skimpy, puny, inadequate, insufficient, insubstantial
slither
slip or slide
inert
sluggish, passive, inactive, dormant, lethargic
lethargy
sluggishness, fatigue
Reek
smell strongly and unpleasantly; stink
serpent
snake
Banal
so lacking in originality as to be obvious and boring.
gregarious
sociable, companionable, amiable, convivial
malleable
soft, flexible, yielding
velocity
speed in a given direction
accelerate
speed up, hasten, expedite
amicable
spirit of friendliness
bungle
spoil by behaving clumsily or foolishly
mar
spoil, deform, impair, disfigure
Disseminate
spread or disperse (something, especially information) widely.
disseminate
spread, broadcast, disperse
germinate
sprout, grow
deadlock
stalemate, standoff, standstill
stature
standing, importance
cache
stash
predicated
state, affirm, or assert (something) about the subject of a sentence or an argument of proposition.2. found or base something on.
explicit
stated clearly and in detail, leaving no room for confusion or doubt.
adhere
stick to (like glue or adhesive tape); follow
abdomen
stomach
detain
stop or halt
artifice
stratagem, trick, ploy, deception, ruse, maneuver, creativity, inventiveness, innovation, resourcefulness, imagination, ingenuity
robust
strong and healthy
vigorous
strong, healthy, and full of energy.
hierarchy
structure, bureaucracy
Contend
struggle to surmount (a difficulty or danger).
dogged
stubborn, obstinate
Obstinate
stubbornly refusing to change one's opinion or chosen course of action, despite attempts to persuade one to do so.
morphology
study of form and structure of animals and plants; the study and description of how words are formed in language
persecuted
subject (someone) to hostility and ill-treatment, especially because of their race or political or religious beliefs.
surrogate
substitute, proxy, alternate
abrupt
sudden, brusque, curt, gruff
allude
suggest or call attention to indirectly; hint at.
bolster
support or strengthen; prop up
censor
suppress, delete
jaded
surfeited, wearied, cynical
superb
surpassingly good
flabbergast
surprise (someone) greatly; astonish.
Encompass
surround and have or hold within.
adjourn
suspend, postpone, recess
eddy
swirling water
Compassion
sympathetic pity and concern for the sufferings or misfortunes of others.
Usurp
take (a position of power or importance) illegally or by force.
deprive
take away
linger
take one's time
communicative
talkative, articulate, vocal, expressive
prey
target
Savor
taste (good food or drink) and enjoy it completely.
transitory
temporary
entice
tempt, lure, attract
allure
temptation, attraction, fascination
duration
term
accumulation
the acquisition or gradual gathering of something.
clasp
the act of grasping
Contemplation
the action of looking thoughtfully at something for a long time.
Extraction
the action of taking out something, especially using effort or force.
Fauna
the animals of a particular region, habitat, or geological period
embroidery
the art or pastime of embroidering cloth.
onset
the beginning or early stages
perimeter
the boundary of a closed figure
precedence
the condition of being considered more important than someone or something else; priority in importance, order, or rank
solitude
the contition of being alone, isolation
Etiquette
the customary code of polite behavior in society or among members of a particular profession or group.
abortion
the deliberate termination of a human pregnancy, most often performed during the first 28 weeks of pregnancy.
antithesis
the direct opposite
hub
the effective center of an activity, region, or network.
condemnation
the expression of very strong disapproval; censure
hamper
the extreme limit of settled land beyond which lies wilderness
Curvature
the fact of being curved or the degree to which something is curved.
Zenith
the highest point reached by a celestial or other object.
Illiteracy noun [illiterate (adj)]
the inability to read or write.
Finale
the last part of a piece of music, a performance, or a public event, especially when particularly dramatic or exciting.
Foundation
the lowest load-bearing part of a building, typically below ground level.
Perjury
the offense of willfully telling an untruth in a court after having taken an oath or affirmation.
abdominal
the part of the body of a vertebrate containing the digestive organs; the belly. In humans and other mammals, it is bounded by the diaphragm and the pelvis.
abode
the place where one lives; home
segregation
the practice or policy of keeping people of different races, religions, etc., separate from each other
ooze
the process of seeping
fatality
the quality of being able to cause death or fatal disasters
Candor
the quality of being open and honest in expression frankness.
geniality
the quality of having a friendly and cheerful manner; affability.
serenity
the state of being calm, peaceful, and untroubled.
contrition
the state of feeling remorseful and penitent.
poverty
the state of having little or no money and few or no material possessions
Composure
the state or feeling of being calm and in control of oneself.
sod
the surface of the ground, with the grass growing on it.
summit
the top of a mountain
posture
the way one holds one's body; a pose or position
Audacity
the willingness to take bold risks.
erudite
wise, informed
judicious
wise, sage, sagacious
Scathing
witheringly scornful; severely critical. "adj.
aimless
without purpose, purposeless, haphazard, accidental
inept
without skill
knead
work (moistened flour or clay) into dough or paste with the hands.
fanatic
zealot
portentous
(adj.) - foreboding or foreshadowing evil, ominous
ominous
(adj.) - foreboding or foreshadowing evil, portentous
redoubtable
(adj.) - formidable, commanding respect
noisome
(adj.) - foul, offensive, particularly to the sense of smell
frenetic
(adj.) - frenzied, hectic, frantic
amiable
(adj.) - friendly, affable
algid
(adj.) - frigid, cold
munificent
(adj.) - generous, benevolent
spectral
(adj.) - ghostly
apparitional
(adj.) - ghostly, spectral
torrid
(adj.) - giving off intense heat, passionate
morose
(adj.) - gloomy or sullen
inveterate
(adj.) - habitual, natural
gay
(adj.) - happy, cheery, or homosexual
deleterious
(adj.) - harmful
baleful
(adj.) - harmful, threatening
innocuous
(adj.) - harmless
callous
(adj.) - harsh, cold, unfeeling
ruddy
(adj.) - having a healthy, reddish color
pungent
(adj.) - having a sharp, strong quality especially related to smell
ambivalent
(adj.) - having contradictory feelings
malevolent
(adj.) - having intent to harm others
tenuous
(adj.) - having little substance or strength
unilateral
(adj.) - having only one side
ethereal
(adj.) - heavenly, exceptionally delicate or refined
veracious
(adj.) - honest, truthful
inextricable
(adj.) - hopelessly confused or tangled
nefarious
(adj.) - horribly villainous
inimical
(adj.) - hostile, threatening
scathing
(adj.) - hurtful, critical
puerile
(adj.) - immature
capricious
(adj.) - impulsive, unpredictable, subject to whim
dilapidated
(adj.) - in a state of disrepair
abundant
(adj.) - in great numbers
mendacious
(adj.) - inclined to lie or mislead
fallacious
(adj.) - incorrect, misleading
profane
(adj.) - indecent, blasphemous
nebulous
(adj.) - indistinct, hazy
daft
(adj.) - insane, foolish
gluttonous
(adj.) - insatiable in appetite
daunting
(adj.) - intimidating
labyrinthine
(adj.) - intricate, maze-like
envious
(adj.) - jealous
enervated
(adj.) - lacking energy, weakened, exhausted
voluminous
(adj.) - large, ample
torpid
(adj.) - lazy, lethargic, moving slowly
comatose
(adj.) - lethargic
vivacious
(adj.) - lively, spirited, full of life
fortuitous
(adj.) - lucky, occurring by chance
fey
(adj.) - magical
malicious
(adj.) - malevolent, harmful
manifold
(adj.) - many
succinct
(adj.) - marked by compact precision
ingenious
(adj.) - marked by special intelligence
odious
(adj.) - meriting strong displeasure
bourgeois
(adj.) - middle class
diminutive
(adj.) - miniature, small
erroneous
(adj.) - mistaken, incorrect
remiss
(adj.) - negligent, exhibiting carelessness
defunct
(adj.) - no longer used or existing
taciturn
(adj.) - not inclined to talk
static
(adj.) - not moving, being at rest
immutable
(adj.) - not susceptible to change
invariable
(adj.) - not susceptible to change
accommodating
(adj.) - obliging, helpful
swarthy
(adj.) - of dark color or complexion
uncanny
(adj.) - of supernatural character or origin
abject
(adj.) - of the most miserable or contemptible kind
officious
(adj.) - offering unwanted help or service
quaint
(adj.) - old-fashioned
seminal
(adj.) - original, ground-breaking
saccharine
(adj.) - overly sweet
trite
(adj.) - overused, hackneyed
mercurial
(adj.) - quick and changeable in temperament
protean
(adj.) - readily taking on various shapes or forms
rustic
(adj.) - relating to country life
existential
(adj.) - relating to existence
familial
(adj.) - relating to family
terrestrial
(adj.) - relating to the land
olfactory
(adj.) - relating to the sense of smell
mandatory
(adj.) - required, not optional
strenuous
(adj.) - requiring tremendous strength or energy
affluent
(adj.) - rich, wealthy
impudent
(adj.) - rude, improper
derelict
(adj.) - run-down, abandoned
sacrosanct
(adj.) - sacred, holy
feral
(adj.) - savage, wild, untamed
maudlin
(adj.) - sentimental
exemplary
(adj.) - serving as an example
brusque
(adj.) - short, abrupt, dismissive
myopic
(adj.) - short-sighted
perfunctory
(adj.) - showing little enthusiasm, done as duty
sagacious
(adj.) - shrewd, showing sound judgment
salient
(adj.) - significant, conspicuous
fatuous
(adj.) - silly, foolish
sedentary
(adj.) - sitting
deft
(adj.) - skilled, adept
somnolent
(adj.) - sleepy
lethargic
(adj.) - sluggish, weary, apathetic
commodious
(adj.) - spacious, roomy
stagnant
(adj.) - still, not flowing
inclement
(adj.) - stormy, bad, severe
pertinacious
(adj.) - stubbornly persistent, holding to a belief or position
pithy
(adj.) - succinctly meaningful
bloated
(adj.) - swollen, bigger than desired
figurative
(adj.) - symbolic
loquacious
(adj.) - talkative
lachrymose
(adj.) - tearful
pervasive
(adj.) - to spread throughout
diaphanous
(adj.) - transparent, light, airy
hapless
(adj.) - unlucky
uniform
(adj.) - unvarying, conforming to one principle
obdurate
(adj.) - unyielding to persuasion or moral influences
diverse
(adj.) - varied
austere
(adj.) - very bare, bleak, simple
lewd
(adj.) - vulgar, offensive, rude
tortuous
(adj.) - winding, twisted
brumal
(adj.) - wintry, relating to winter
hiemal
(adj.) - wintry, relating to winter
akimbo
(adj.) - with hands on hips and elbows extending outward
incessant
(adj.) - without interruption
bereft
(adj.) - without, devoid of
verbose
(adj.) - wordy
cosmopolitan
(adj.) - worldly, sophisticated
idolatrous
(adj.) - worshiping excessively an object or person
commendable
(adj.) - worthy of praise
poised
(adj.) balanced
indictment
(adj.) being charged with some kind a crime
sordid
(adj.) dirty
limpid
(adj.) easily understood, clear
submissive
(adj.) easily yielding to authority
Auspicious
(adj.) favorable; fortunate
benevolent
(adj.) goodness, kind
latent
(adj.) hidden
Cordial
(adj.) in a friendly manner, hearty; cheery
cogent
(adj.) intelligent
flaccid
(adj.) limp
forlorn
(adj.) lonely
novel
(adj.) new, different
sympathetic
(adj.) nice, benevolent
rancid
(adj.) rotten, bitter in smell or taste
discrete
(adj.) separate
timorous
(adj.) shy, timid
exigent
(adj.) urgent
juvenile
(adj.) young, immature
putrid
(adj.)having a bitter, or foul smell
pugnacious
(adj.)warlike, violent
Unkempt
(especially of a person) having an untidy or disheveled appearance.
Vivacious
(especially of a woman) attractively lively and animated.
Scarce
(especially of food, money, or some other resource) insufficient for the demand.
Metamorphosis
(in an insect or amphibian) the process of transformation from an immature form to an adult form in two or more distinct stages.
Bequest
(law) a gift of personal property by will
verdict
(law) the findings of a jury on issues of fact submitted to it for decision
acclaim (n)
(n) praise, enthusiastic approval
maxim
(n.) - a common saying of advice or virtue
volition
(n.) - a conscious choice or decision
collusion
(n.) - a conspiracy, a secret agreement
confluence
(n.) - a convergence, a coming together
laceration
(n.) - a cut, a rip
requisition
(n.) - a demand for goods, often by an authority
aberration
(n.) - a deviation from the expected course
variance
(n.) - a difference between what is expected and what actually occurs
seer
(n.) - a fortune teller
doppelganger
(n.) - a ghostly double of a living person
preponderance
(n.) - a great amount or frequency
plethora
(n.) - a great number, an abundance
salutation
(n.) - a greeting
travesty
(n.) - a grossly inferior imitation
cavity
(n.) - a hole
tome
(n.) - a large book
connotation
(n.) - a meaning or association suggested by a word beyond its definition
neonate
(n.) - a newborn baby
canvas
(n.) - a piece of cloth on which an artist paints
conduit
(n.) - a pipe, passage, channel
scourge
(n.) - a plague
bard
(n.) - a poet, often a singer as well
premonition
(n.) - a presentiment of the future
lull
(n.) - a relatively calm interval, as in a storm
pedagogue
(n.) - a schoolteacher
sycophant
(n.) - a self-serving flatterer
aphorism
(n.) - a short saying
prestidigitation
(n.) - a sleight of hand
modicum
(n.) - a small amount of something
flux
(n.) - a state of constant change or a flow
libel
(n.) - a statement that gives an unjust or unfavorable representation of a person or thing
synopsis
(n.) - a summary
veneer
(n.) - a superficial or deceptively attractive appearance, façade
fabulist
(n.) - a teller of fables; a liar
penchant
(n.) - a tendency, partiality, preference
inclination
(n.) - a tendency, propensity
excursion
(n.) - a trip, an outing
cliché
(n.) - a trite, overused expression
henchman
(n.) - a trusted follower, goon
amalgamation
(n.) - a union, a merger
invective
(n.) - a verbal attack
antechamber
(n.) - a waiting room
iniquity
(n.) - a wicked act, a sin
concord
(n.) - agreement
harmony
(n.) - agreement, often of sound
claustrophobia
(n.) - an abnormal fear of closed or crowded spaces
agoraphobia
(n.) - an abnormal fear of open or public places
altercation
(n.) - an argument, dispute
battery
(n.) - an assault or an array of similar things intended for use together
calumny
(n.) - an attempt to defame another's reputation
colossus
(n.) - an enormous structure
surfeit
(n.) - an excess, a surplus, an overabundance
compliment
(n.) - an expression of esteem or approval
sympathy
(n.) - an expression of pity for another, compassion
propensity
(n.) - an inclination, preference
hiatus
(n.) - an interruption in continuity, a break
presage
(n.) - an omen
pariah
(n.) - an outcast
vim
(n.) - and energy, vigor.
indignation
(n.) - anger due to an unfair situation
umbrage
(n.) - anger, offense, resentment
contusion
(n.) - bruise, injury
mutability
(n.) - capability of change
camaraderie
(n.) - cheerful unity among a group
restitution
(n.) - compensation, reimbursement
flattery
(n.) - compliments, sycophancy
strife
(n.) - conflict
propriety
(n.) - decency, state of being proper
misogyny
(n.) - hatred of women
polygamy
(n.) - having more than one spouse at a time
monogamy
(n.) - having only one spouse at a time
circumlocution
(n.) - indirect language
notoriety
(n.) - infamy, known in bad regard
petulance
(n.) - irritability, impoliteness
acumen
(n.) - keen insight
dissonance
(n.) - lack of harmony or agreement
luminescence
(n.) - light from non-thermal sources
matrimony
(n.) - marriage
paragon
(n.) - model of perfection
sobriety
(n.) - moderation from excess, calm, tranquility
mores
(n.) - moral attitudes
gourmand
(n.) - one who likes eating and drinking
ascetic
(n.) - one who practices restraint as a means of self-discipline, usually religious
arbitrator
(n.) - one who settles controversy between two sides
vocation
(n.) - one's work or professional calling
pulchritude
(n.) - physical beauty
credulity
(n.) - readiness to believe
repose
(n.) - rest, sleep
retaliation
(n.) - revenge, punishment
sybarite
(n.) - someone devoted to pleasure and luxury, a voluptuary
voluptuary
(n.) - someone devoted to sensory pleasure and luxury, a sybarite
inquisitor
(n.) - someone who asks questions or makes an inquiry
anomaly
(n.) - something that does not fit into the normal order
entity
(n.) - something that exists as a discrete unit
linchpin
(n.) - something that holds separate things together
alacrity
(n.) - speed, readiness
fortitude
(n.) - strength, bravery
serendipity
(n.) - the act of finding things not sought, luck
physiognomy
(n.) - the art of judging human character from facial features
elocution
(n.) - the art of public speaking
predestination
(n.) - the concept of destiny or fate
neologism
(n.) - the creation of new words, or a new word
empathy
(n.) - the experience of another's feelings as one's own
convalescence
(n.) - the gradual return to health after illness
ultimate
(n.) - the last part, or a fundamental element
firmament
(n.) - the sky, the heavens
Zeitgeist
(n.) - the spirit of the time
entomology
(n.) - the study of insects
vicissitudes
(n.) - the unexpected changes and shifts often encountered in one's life
apocalypse
(n.) - total devastation, the end of the world
anxiety
(n.) - uneasiness
malaise
(n.) - vague feeling of discomfort
retribution
(n.) - vengeance, revenge, payback
vigor
(n.) - vitality and energy, vim.
ruse
(n.) a clever trick
soothsayer
(n.) a fortuneteller
parody
(n.) a humorous imitation
domicile
(n.) a residence
tragedy
(n.) a sad event, a serious form of drama dealing with the downfall of a heroic or noble character
pittance
(n.) a small amount
grotto
(n.) a small cave
oration
(n.) a speech
slander
(n.) a statement that damages the reputation of another's
metamorphosis
(n.) change in structure or shape
guile
(n.) deceitful actions or movements
hedonist
(n.) one who only believes pleasure, one who seeks pleasure
wanton
(of a cruel or violent action) deliberate and unprovoked.
Flow
(of a fluid, gas, or electricity) move along or out steadily and continuously in a current or stream.
Articulate
(of a person or a person's words) having or showing the ability to speak fluently and coherently.
Scrupulous
(of a person or process) diligent, thorough, and extremely attentive to details.
Eccentric
(of a person or their behavior) unconventional and slightly strange.
ambidextrous
(of a person) able to use the right and left hands equally well.
Eminent
(of a person) famous and respected within a particular sphere or profession.
Gregarious
(of a person) fond of company; sociable.
Taciturn
(of a person) reserved or uncommunicative in speech; saying little.
Boisterous
(of a person, event, or behavior) noisy, energetic and cheerful; rowdy.
prolific
(of a plant, animal, or person) producing much fruit or foliage or many offspring; present in large numbers or quantities
Trite
(of a remark, opinion, or idea) overused and consequently of little import; lacking originality .
Germinate
(of a seed or spore) begin to grow and put out shoots after a period of dormancy.
Profound (Profundity noun)
(of a state, quality, or emotion) very great or intense adj.
Molt
(of an animal) shed old feathers, hair, or skin, or an old shell, to make way for a new growth.
Chronic
(of an illness) persisting for a long time or constantly recurring.
Fragile
(of an object) easily broken or damaged.
Blatant
(of bad behavior) done openly and unashamedly
atrophy
(of body tissue or an organ) waste away, typically due to the degeneration of cells, or become vestigial during evolution.
Palatable
(of food or drink) pleasant to taste
Arid
(of land or a climate) having little or no rain; too dry or barren to support vegetation.
Barren
(of land) too poor to produce much or any vegetation.
Lenient
(of punishment or a person in authority) permissive, merciful, or tolerant.
Flagrant
(of something considered wrong or immoral) conspicuously or obviously offensive.
muggy
(of the weather) unpleasantly warm and humid.
unanimous
(of two or more people) fully in agreement.
Glib
(of words or the person speaking them) fluent and voluble but insincere and shallow.
forsake
(v.) - to abandon, forget
abrogate
(v.) - to abolish, often by authority
accede
(v.) - to agree
atone
(v.) - to apologize, make amends
laud
(v.) - to applaud or praise
savor
(v.) - to appreciate fully, enjoy
accost
(v.) - to approach or confront aggressively
stupefy
(v.) - to astound
stagnate
(v.) - to be idle, to be still
reel
(v.) - to be thrown off balance or feel dizzy
sedate
(v.) - to calm, soothe
repulse
(v.) - to cause disgust or distaste, or to drive back, repel
bilk
(v.) - to cheat, to swindle
masticate
(v.) - to chew
elucidate
(v.) - to clarify
blandish
(v.) - to coax through flattery
coalesce
(v.) - to combine into one
burgeon
(v.) - to come forth, blossom
hail
(v.) - to come from
erect
(v.) - to construct, to raise
disparage
(v.) - to criticize, degrade, belittle
upbraid
(v.) - to criticize, scold, reproach
chastise
(v.) - to criticize, to scold
wane
(v.) - to decrease gradually in size or degree
forestall
(v.) - to delay, impede
raze
(v.) - to demolish
defame
(v.) - to destroy the reputation of
supplant
(v.) - to displace and substitute for another
differentiate
(v.) - to distinguish, to make different
variegate
(v.) - to diversify
douse
(v.) - to drench, saturate
assuage
(v.) - to ease, pacify
accentuate
(v.) - to emphasize, to highlight
revel
(v.) - to enjoy
ostracize
(v.) - to exclude from a community
feign
(v.) - to fake or pretend to
inundate
(v.) - to flood
cavort
(v.) - to frolic, leap, prance
confound
(v.) - to frustrate
aggregate
(v.) - to gather, amass
concede
(v.) - to give in, to accept
abort
(v.) - to give up unfinished
surmise
(v.) - to guess, infer, suppose
refrain
(v.) - to hold oneself back, forbear
captivate
(v.) - to hold the interest of, to gain the attention of
poach
(v.) - to hunt or fish illegally
mimic
(v.) - to imitate, to copy
ameliorate
(v.) - to improve, to make better
wax
(v.) - to increase gradually in size or degree
aggrandize
(v.) - to increase or make greater
augment
(v.) - to increase or make larger
infuse
(v.) - to inject
mediate
(v.) - to intervene, to arbitrate, to sort out
fabricate
(v.) - to invent, make-up, concoct
subsist
(v.) - to live, exist
abase
(v.) - to lower, demean, degrade
whet
(v.) - to make more keen, stimulate
exacerbate
(v.) - to make more violent, intense
concoct
(v.) - to make up or invent
suffice
(v.) - to meet needs
undulate
(v.) - to move in a smooth wavelike motion
gape
(v.) - to open the mouth and stare stupidly
purport
(v.) - to present an intention that is often FALSE
dictate
(v.) - to pronounce, command, prescribe
pique
(v.) - to provoke or to cause indignation
juxtapose
(v.) - to put next to each other
abide
(v.) - to put up with, tolerate
recalibrate
(v.) - to readjust or make corrections to
obfuscate
(v.) - to render incomprehensible
reiterate
(v.) - to repeat
recapitulate
(v.) - to repeat, reiterate
renovate
(v.) - to restore, return to original state
fetter
(v.) - to restrain, chain, tie
carouse
(v.) - to revel, to party
forage
(v.) - to rummage, scavenge, graze for food
satiate
(v.) - to satisfy excessively
render
(v.) - to say, or to make
berate
(v.) - to scold severely
flout
(v.) - to scorn, ignore, show contempt for
redress
(v.) - to set right or remedy
manifest
(v.) - to show clearly
malign
(v.) - to slander, to smear, to libel, to defame, to speak evil of
abscond
(v.) - to sneak away and hide
mollify
(v.) - to soften in temper
allay
(v.) - to sooth, assuage
permeate
(v.) - to spread out, to pervade
foster
(v.) - to stimulate, promote, encourage
fortify
(v.) - to strengthen
amble
(v.) - to stroll, walk
espouse
(v.) - to support, or to marry
vacillate
(v.) - to sway from one side to another
relish
(v.) - to take zestful pleasure in, enjoy the flavor of
narrate
(v.) - to tell a story
ratiocinate
(v.) - to think, contemplate
peregrinate
(v.) - to travel from place to place on foot
goad
(v.) - to urge, to provoke into action
fluctuate
(v.) - to vary irregularly
bide
(v.) - to wait, or remain in a condition
weather
(v.) - to withstand or survive a situation
retract
(v.) - withdraw
Annex
(v.) To add to, attach: to incorporate;(n.) An attachment or addition
peruse
(v.) look at carefully; examine
abridge
(v.) shorten a text in length
badger
(v.) to annoy persistently
abate
(v.) to degrade in intensity
redact
(v.) to edit
assent
(v.) to express agreement; (n.) agreement
placate
(v.) to make quieter; quiet down
alienate
(v.) to make unfriendly or hostile
sate
(v.) to satisfy one's hunger fully
pacify
(v.) to soothe
espy
(v.)- - catch sight of, glimpse
rectify
(v.)to set right
Subdue
1.overcome, quieten, or bring under control (a feeling or person) 2.bring (a country or people) under control by force.
Akin
Of similar nature or qualities.
adamant
To be stubborn.
assert
To state or express firmly
swivel
To turn freely around a fixed point
Jeer
Verb- make rude and mocking remarks, typically in a loud voice. Noun-a rude and mocking remark vt. vi.
Marvel (noun, verb)
Verb-be filled with wonder or astonishment Noun- a wonderful or astonishing person or thing.
Entourage
a group of people attending or surrounding an important person.
Limber
adj. (of a person or body part) lithe; supple. Verb-warm up in preparation for exercise or activity, especially sports.
transfiguration
a complete change of form or appearance into a more beautiful or spiritual state.
hybrid
a composite of mixed origin
ploy
a cunning plan or action designed to turn a situation to one's own advantage.
Chasm
a deep fissure in the earth, rock, or another surface.
predicament
a difficult situation
Dispute
a disagreement, argument, or debate.
aroma
a distinctive odor that is pleasant
Aroma
a distinctive, typically pleasant smell.
grimace
a facial expression showing pain or disgust
Trepidation
a feeling of fear or agitation about something that may happen.
trepidation
a feeling of fear or agitation about something that may happen.
melancholy
a feeling of pensive sadness, typically with no obvious cause.
gala
a festive occasion or celebration
annuity
a fixed sum of money paid to someone each year, typically for the rest of their life.
civility
amerity, deference, gallantry, regard
benign
amiable, genial, oliging
Zany
amusingly unconventional and idiosyncratic.
apathy
an absence of emotion or enthusiasm
splurge
an act of spending money freely or extravagantly.
predator
an animal that lives by killing and eating other animals, a person who lives by stealing from others
mourn
lament, grieve
angular
lanky, guant, bony
sloth
laziness
vacate
leave behind empty
residual
left over
myth
legend
fatal
lethal, deadly, killing, mortal, malignant
volatile
liable to change rapidly and unpredictably, especially for the worse.
Grovel
lie or move abjectly on the ground with one's face downward.
illuminate
light
ignite
light, kindle, inflame, rouse, excite, agitate, stir, provoke, prod, inspire
Susceptible
likely or liable to be influenced or harmed by a particular thing.
lithe
limber, lissome, supple
boundary
limit
circumscribe
limit, outline, bound, define, encompass
authoritative
masterful
Emulate
match or surpass (a person or achievement), typically by imitation.
adage
maxim, proverb
scant
meager
rendezvous
meeting
courier
messenger, runner, carrier
marvel
miracle, prodigy, wonder, words
illusion
mirage
imitate
mirror
dimal
miserable, dreary
squalor
miserable, filthy conditions
deceive
mislead, delude, trick, dupe, lie
fuse
mix together different elements
heterogeneous
mixed, unlike, diverse, dissimilar, various
humid
moist, damp, sultry
incentive
motive, inducement, stimulous
lament
mourn
recede
move back and away from
swarm
move in large numbers
kinetic
moving, animated, energetic, spirited, moving
enigma
mystery, riddle, puzzle
anonymous
nameless
aptitude
natural ability, talent, capacity for learning
innate
natural, inborn, inherent, instinctive
proximity
nearness, closeness
urgent
needing quick action or attention
audacity
nerve, boldness, daring, impudence
impartial
neutral
eternal
never-ending
agility
nimbleness, skillfulness, dexterity
din
noise, uproar, clamor
barren
non-producing, infertile
indistinguishable
not able to be identified as different or distinct.
apathetic
not caring, bored
tentative
not certain
subtle
not easily seen, not obvious
indeterminate
not exactly known, established, or defined.
inhospitable
not friendly or receptive
Flippant
not showing a serious or respectful attitude.
Impious
not showing respect or reverence, especially for a god
impatient
not wanting to wait, eager, ready to go
mere
nothing more than; only
prominent
noticeable; widely known
sentimental
of or prompted by feelings of tenderness, sadness, or nostalgia.
cognitive
of or relating to cognition. (mental)
Canine
of, relating to, or resembling a dog or dogs.
obsolete
old
harbinger
omen, messenger
proponent
one who argues in favor of something, advocate
skeptic
one who doubts
heir
one who inherits or succeeds to the property, rank or office of another
introvert
one who is withdrawn or somber
guardian
one who protects
chaperone
one who supervises over young, unmarried people
Extroverted
one whose personality is characterized by extroversion; broadly : a gregarious and unreserved person.
contempt
open disrespect or hatred
moor
open land usually with peaty soil covered with heather and bracken and moss
vulnerable
open to attack or damage
ambiguous
open to more than one interpretation; having a double meaning.
ambiguity
open to more than one interpretation; having a double meaning. n.
antagonist
opponent
deplore
oppose, despise, loathe, abominate
trivial
ordinary, unimportant
consecutive
organized, in a row
Exotic
originating in or characteristic of a distant foreign country.
outmoded
out of fashion
preposterous
outrageous, absurd, unbelievable
tyrannical
overbearing
vanquish
overcome in battle; conquer; defeat
belated
overdue
gorge
overeat or eat immodestly
arrogant
overly proud, boastful
obvious
overt
Wan
pale and giving the impression of illness or exhaustion.
arid
parched, barren, dull, insipid, uninteresting
bias
partiality, favor, prejudice
enact
pass (a law), decree, act out
zest
passion or enthusiasm
ardent
passionate, enthusiastic, fervent
meek
passive, unassertive, docile, compliant
benefactor
patron, backer, doner
hesitation
pause
Heed (Verb)
pay attention to; take notice of.
discern
perceive or recognize
Tangible
perceptible by touch.
acute
perceptive, sharp, keen, shrewd
Bliss
perfect happiness great joy.
improvise
perform without preparation
permanence
permanent
access
permission or ability to enter or approach
consent
permission to do something
persevere
persist, be steadfast, continue, struggle, endure
degrade
to demote, to wear down
degenerate
to deteriorate
perish
to die
dwindle
to diminish, to become gradually less
perturb
to disturb, to bother
abolish
to do away with, to destroy completely
deviate
to do something that is different or to eb different from what is usual or expected
excel
to do well; to be better or greater than others
elicit
to draw forth, bring out from some source (such as another person)
delete
to eliminate, to erase, to take away
evecuate
to empty, to remove
envelop
to enclose or surround
interrogate
to examine, to question
anticipate
to expect, to foresee
evict
to expel, to throw out a tenant
triumph
to express great joy
prolong
to extent, to lengthen in time
complement
to form to the finishing part, to go well with
belie
to give a false idea
Coalesce
to grow together to form a single whole
hinder
to hamper to block
deter
to hamper, to block, to get in the way
waver
to hesitate, to go back and forth in a decision
conceal
to hide, to keep from observation or understanding
enthrall
to hold the attention of, to captivate
revere
to honor, to worship
refine
to improve or perfect, to elevate
magnify
to increase in significance, exaggerate
enhance
to increase in value, to make better
coax
to influence or urge through flattery
enlighten
to inform or make clear
punctuate
to interrupt from time to time
prod
to jab or poke, to rouse to action
taunt
to jeer at, mock
omit
to leave out , to overlook, to neglect
peer
to look intently or with difficulty
resemble
to look like or be similar to
despair
to lose hope or confidence
estimate
to make an educated guess or rough guess
alter
to make different, change
compensate
to make up for; to repay for services
fathom
to measure the depth of water, to comprehend
assess
to measure the value of something
migrate
to move from one place to another
exaggerate
to overstate, magnify, inflate
gratify
to please, to satisfy, to give in to what is desired
bestow
to present as a gift of honor
pluck
to pull off or out,
sift
to put through a sieve
endure
to put up with, to last along time
divulge
to reveal, to disclose
surge
to rise suddenly
venture
to risk, to gamble
function
to serve a purpose
mortify
to shame, to humiliate
cringe
to shrink back to cower
ebb
to shrink, diminish, dwindle
subside
to sink to a lower level, to lessen or abate
expedite
to speed up, to execute efficiently
kindle
to start a fire burning, to arouse, to stir up
commence
to start, to begin
intercept
to stop or seize something while it is on its way somewhere
Capitalizing
to take advantage of (a situation, opputunity, etc.)
derived
to take or get (something) from (something) else
domesticate
to tame animals and plants for human use
ponder
to think about
bore
to tire with repetition, to make a hole by drilling
wend
to travel; to go on one's way
persecute
to treat cruelly or harshly because of political, religious, or other differences
avert
to turn away, to sidetrack
distort
to twist, to deform
Squandering
to waste something in a reckless and foolish manner
erode
to wear away, to cause to deteriorate
submit
to yield to the will of another, to offer to the
fluster
tol make nervous, confused or bothered
invaluable
too valuable to measure; priceless
tangible
touchable, meaningful, significant
noxious
toxic
ferry
transport by boat or aircraft
ensnare
trap
debris
trash, rubbish, wreckage, remains
Ail/Ailment
trouble or afflict (someone) in mind or body/an illness, typically a minor one.
reliable
trustworthy, dependable
Candid
truthful and straightforward; frank.
glint
twinkle
writhe
twist, twitch
Couplet
two lines of verse, usually in the same meter and joined by rhyme, that form a unit.
mute
unable to speak
inevitable
unavoidable, expected
oblivious
unaware
invincible
unbeatable, unconquerable
vague
uncertain, unclear, clouded
ignorant
uneducated or unsophisticated.
adverse
unfavorable, hostile
Harsh
unpleasantly rough or jarring to the senses.
irrelevant
unrelated, inappropriate
peculiar
unusual, strange
parsimonious
unwilling to spend money or use resources; stingy or frugal.
deplete
use up (resources or materials)
futile
useless, hopeless, pointless
fiasco
utter failure
conceited
vain
bluster
vain and empty boasting
null
valueless, zero value
scruples
values, morals
dungeon
vault, cellar
recalcitrant
(adj.) - defiant
toothsome
(adj.) - delicious, luscious
desolate
(adj.) - deserted, lifeless
reprehensible
(adj.) - deserving criticism
meritorious
(adj.) - deserving of praise or merit
divergent
(adj.) - different, deviating, contrary
presumptuous
(adj.) - disrespectfully bold
surreptitious
(adj.) - done in a secret, or stealthy way
truculent
(adj.) - eager to fight, violent
punctilious
(adj.) - eager to follow rules
irascible
(adj.) - easily angered
facile
(adj.) - easy
euphoric
(adj.) - elated, overjoyed
vast
(adj.) - enormous, immense
tantamount
(adj.) - equivalent in value or significance
melodramatic
(adj.) - exaggeratedly emotional or sentimental; histrionic
exorbitant
(adj.) - excessive
extravagant
(adj.) - excessive, over-the-top
audacious
(adj.) - excessively bold
brazen
(adj.) - excessively bold, brash
obsequious
(adj.) - excessively compliant or submissive
histrionic
(adj.) - excessively dramatic or emotional
impecunious
(adj.) - excessively poor
ubiquitous
(adj.) - existing everywhere, widespread
vicarious
(adj.) - experienced through another's actions
grandiose
(adj.) - extraordinary, grand in scope
lavish
(adj.) - extravagant
portly
(adj.) - fat, chubby, round
empathetic
(adj.) - feeling another's pain as one's own
fecund
(adj.) - fertile, fruitful
steadfast
(adj.) - fixed or unchanging
pliable
(adj.) - flexible, bendable
catalyst
" ""cause (an event or situation, typically one that is bad or undesirable) to happen suddenly, unexpectedly, or prematurely.
precipitate
"cause (an event or situation, typically one that is bad or undesirable) to happen suddenly, unexpectedly, or prematurely.
plasticity
"the quality of being easily shaped or molded.
spurious
(adj.) - FALSE but intended to seem believable or possible
clairvoyant
(adj.) - able to see things that others cannot
terse
(adj.) - abrupt, short, brief
rife
(adj.) - abundant
profuse
(adj.) - abundant, lavish, prolific
laudatory
(adj.) - admiring, praising
harrowing
(adj.) - agonizing, distressing
conciliatory
(adj.) - agreeable, friendly
licentious
(adj.) - amoral, lawless, lewd
choreographed
(adj.) - arranged, as in dance
flabbergasted
(adj.) - astounded, stupefied
complicit
(adj.) - being an accomplice in a wrongful act
tedious
(adj.) - boring, dull
cursory
(adj.) - brief to the point of being superficial
radiant
(adj.) - bright, beaming
tranquil
(adj.) - calm, serene, peaceful
placid
(adj.) - calm, tranquil
telepathic
(adj.) - capable of reading minds
dutiful
(adj.) - careful to fulfill obligations
diligent
(adj.) - careful, showing care
divisive
(adj.) - causing conflict, opposition
circumspect
(adj.) - cautious
prudent
(adj.) - cautious, careful
dynamic
(adj.) - characterized by continuous change or activity
winsome
(adj.) - charming, attractive
sanguine
(adj.) - cheery, optimistic, hopeful
pellucid
(adj.) - clear
patent
(adj.) - clear, apparent
myriad
(adj.) - consisting of a very great number
scurrilous
(adj.) - crude, vulgar
quotidian
(adj.) - daily, everyday
precarious
(adj.) - dangerously lacking in security or stability
illusory
(adj.) - deceptive, produced by an illusion
Rout
.a disorderly retreat of defeated troops
Wretched
1. (of a person) in a very unhappy or unfortunate state .2. of poor quality; very bad
Tether
1. a rope or chain with which an animal is tied to restrict its movement. 2. tie (an animal) with a rope or chain so as to restrict its movement.
Surfeit
1. an excessive amount of something.2.cause (someone) to desire no more of something as a result of having consumed or done it to excess.
Rabid
1. having or proceeding from an extreme or fanatical support of or belief in something.
Saucy
1. impudent; flippant. 2 bold and lively; smart-looking.
Nebulous
1. in the form of a cloud or haze; hazy. 2.(of a concept or idea) unclear, vague, or ill-defined.
Temperate
1. mild temperatures. 2.showing moderation or self-restraint
Impervious
1. not allowing fluid to pass through 2.unable to be affected by.
Taut
1. stretched or pulled tight; not slack.
Insinuate/Insinuation
1. suggest or hint (something bad or reprehensible) in an indirect and unpleasant way.
Succumb
1.fail to resist (pressure, temptation, or some other negative force). 2.die from the effect of a disease or injury.
catered
2.provide with what is needed or required
Anguish
Agonizing physical or mental pain
Congenial
Friendly. amiable, affable, cordial
Ameliorate
Improve, Alleviate
creed
a formal doctrine, or system of beliefs, for a church or religious group, or it can be a philosophy, or personal set of beliefs
Bastion
a fortified place.
Botanist
The scientific study and categorization of plants.
privilege
a benefit or favor given only to some people
feud
a bitter, long-term quarrel; to fight or quarrel with
Bravado
a bold manner or a show of boldness intended to impress or intimidate.
cemetery
a burial ground; a graveyard.
diploma
a certificate awarded by an educational establishment to show that someone has successfully completed a course of study.
motion
a change in position
Effect
a change that is a result or consequence of an action or other cause.
Eddy
a circular movement of water, counter to a main current, causing a small whirlpool.
amphibian
a cold-blooded vertebrate animal of a class that comprises the frogs, toads, newts, and salamanders.
Cache
a collection of items of the same type stored in a hidden or inaccessible place.
inheritance
a thing that is inherited.
Incentive
a thing that motivates or encourages one to do something. n.
Brig
a two-masted, square-rigged ship with an additional gaff sail on the mainmast
nuptials
a wedding
epidemic
a widespread occurrence of an infectious disease in a community at a particular time.
mentor
a wise and loyal advisor
abbreviate
abandon, abjure, cede, shorten
Authoritative
able to be trusted as being accurate or true; reliable.
hardy
able to survive under bad conditions; tough
abberation
abnormal
Imminent
about to happen
dogmatic
absolute, opinionated, dictatorial, authoritative, arogant
Essential
absolutely necessary; extremely important.
temperance
abstinence from alcoholic drink.
bounty
abundance, cornucopia, reward, loot
copious
abundant, plentiful, profuse
Condone
accept and allow (behavior that is considered morally wrong or offensive) to continue.
endorse
accept, approve, authorize, accredit, encourage, advocate, favor, support
adjunct
accessory, additional, supporting, assisting
inadvertent
accidental
Amassing
accumulate
corrosive
acerbic, biting, trechant
absolve
acquit, forgive, exculpate, exonerate
antic
act as or like a clown
Obscure
adj. not discovered or known about; uncertain. verb. keep from being seen; conceal.
beneficial
advantageous, favorable
counsel
advise
genial
affable, cordial, jocund
Pompous
affectedly and irritatingly grand, solemn, or self-important.
Belligerence
aggressive or warlike behavior
belligerence
aggressiveness, combativeness
limber
agile, supple
demagogue
agitator, incendiary, rabble-rouser
congenial
agreeable
affable
agreeable, amiable
vigilant
alert, watchful
affiliation
alliance
astound
amaze, stupefy, stun
garment
an article of clothing
accomplice
an assistant to a criminal break the law
medley
an assortment of items, or one song composed of
condescension
an attitude of patronizing superiority; disdain
Catastrophe
an event causing great and often sudden damage or suffering; a disaster.
Atrocity
an extremely wicked or cruel act, typically one involving physical violence or injury.
impious
irreverent, sacrilegious
peevish
irritable, cranky
seclude
isolate, hide
brig
jail, prison
bliss
joy, delight, ecstasy
astute
keen, discerning, penetrating, incisive, perceptive, crafty, foxy, wily, shrewd
incisive
keen, penetrating, perspicacious
withdraw
keep away from others
Confine
keep or restrict someone or something within certain limits of (space, scope, quantity, or time).
clandestine
kept secret or done secretively, especially because illicit.
abduct
kidnap, carry off
euthanize
kill
benevolence
kindness, largess
Renowned
known or talked about by many people; famous. adj.
indifference
lack of interest, concern, or sympathy.
ineptitude
lack of skill or ability
undistinguished
lacking distinction; unexceptional.
lackadaisical
lacking enthusiasm and determination; carelessly lazy.
Inert
lacking the ability or strength to move.
deficient
lacking, inadequate, defective, insufficient, failing
rural
living in or characteristic of farming or country life
abhor
loathe, abominate, detest
declamation
long speech, harangue
garrulous
loquacious
dissolve
lose control emotionally
garish
loud, meretricious, tawdry, vulgar
boisterous
loud, noisy, raucous
Staunch
loyal and committed in attitude.
fidelity
loyalty, allegiance, devotion, accuracy
fortunate
lucky
Tepid
lukewarm, not very enthusiastic
Enact
make (a bill or other proposal) law.
aggravate
make (a problem, injury, or offense) worse or more serious.
Vex
make (someone) feel annoyed, frustrated, or worried, especially with trivial matters.
Embellish
make (something) more attractive by the addition of decorative details or features.
Surmise
make an educated guess
Writhe
make continual twisting, squirming movements or contortions of the body.
exasperate
make furious
integrate
make into a whole or make part of a whole
Constrict
make narrower, especially by encircling pressure.
Diminish
make or become less.
sear
make very hot and dry
unveil
make visible
Racuous
making or constituting a disturbingly harsh and loud noise.
etiquette
manners, propriety, decorurn
hectic
marked by intense agitation or emotion
corpulent
obese, fat
procure
obtain, appropriate, corral, wrangle
blatant
obvious
conspicuous
obvious to the eye or mind
flagrant
obvious, glaring
inhabit
occupy
engross
occupy fully; absorb
cyclical
occurring in cycles; recurrent.
Frequent
occurring or done on many occasions, in many cases, or in quick succession.
crimson
of a rich deep red color inclining to purple.
Diplomatic
of or concerning the profession, activity, or skill of managing international relations.
contemplation
thought, deliberation, meditation, reflection
concept
thought, idea, notion
frugal
thrifty, economical, sparing
lunge
thrust, plunge
antediluvian
time before the biblical Flood.
puny
tiny
fatigue
tire out, weary, enervate, exhaustion, weariness
supplement
to add to
acclimation/acclimating
to adjust or adapt to a new climate, place, or situation
dispence
to administer, to deal or give out portions
concur
to agree
harass
to annoy persistently, to bother
acclaim (v)
to approve, to welcome with applause and praise
Assail
to attack or criticize(someone or something) in a violent or angry way
dodge
to avoid by moving quickly aside
evade
to avoid, to dodge
revive
to awaken, to return to life
conform
to be obedient, to go along with the crowd
homogeneous
to be the same or similar, uniform
throb
to beat rapidly, to pound
transcend
to beyond the limits, to overcome
merge
to blend, to combine into one
Obstructing
to block
rupture
to break, to burst
summon
to call forth, evoke
clamber
to climb with difficulty
disdain
to consider unworthy of consideration
contemplate
to consider, to ponder, to meditate
Confer
to consult, talk over, exchange opinions; to present as a gift, favor, or honor
sheathe
to cover with something that protects
condemn
to criticize, to sentence
excise
to cut out, to remove
resolve
to decide, to deal with successfully
infer
to deduce, to conclude
meticulous
very detailed
Torrid
very hot and dry
ravenous
very hungry
prehistoric
very old, primitive, or out of date.
phenomenal
very remarkable; extraordinary
Zest - (noun)
vigorous and enthusiastic enjoyment
infraction
violation, breaking of a law or rule
assailable
vulnerable
saunter
walk in a slow, relaxed manner, without hurry or effort.
voracious
wanting or devouring great quantities of food.
fervent
warm, eager, enthusiastic
admonish
warn, caution, scold
Squander
waste (something, especially money or time) in a reckless and foolish manner.
dawdle
waste time, delay, linger, dally
Dawdle
waste time; be slow.
aqueous
watery, aquatic, hydrous, liquid
eloquent
well-spoken; expressive; articulate
