Vocab Membean
implacable
someone who is very stubbornly reacting to a situation because of strong feelings which cause her not to change
infirmity
someone who is weak in body, or ill in health
artless
someone who is without deception; acts being totally natural
meritorious
someone who is worthy of receiving recognition or is praiseworthy because of what she has accomplished
gaunt
someone who looks thin, usually because of illness, tiredness
haggard
someone who looks tired, worn, thin, and exhausted
pallid
someone who looks very pale in an attractive and unhealthy way
rescind
someone who officially ends a law or agreement and states that it is no longer valid
hypocritical
someone who pretends to be a person that he is not
adamant
someone who remains very determined about it, and does not yield to anyone
omniscient
someone who seems to know absolutely everything
indiscreet
someone who shows lack of judgement, especially because she says or does things in public that should only be done privately
flaunt
someone who shows or boasts something in a very proud and shameless way
prodigal
someone who spends a lot of money and/or time carelessly and wastefully with no concern for the future
zealous
someone who spends a lot of time, effort, energy to support something because he believes in it very strong
frugal
someone who spends very little money and even then only on things that are absolutely necessary
eclipses
someone who surpasses or outshines another person in endeavor
loquacious
someone who talks too much
surrogate
someone who temporarily takes the place of another person, acting as a representative usually because that
egotistical
someone who thinks about or is concerned with no one else other than himself
apprentice
someone who trains under a master in order to learn trade or other skill
peripatetic
someone who travels from place to place, living and working only for a short time in each place
countenance
someone who will approve, tolerate or support something
bereaved
someone whose close person or relatives has recently died
incompatible
someone you do not get along or are unable to cooperate with that person and so are in conflict with him
nurture
someone you feed and take care of him/her
incarcerate
someone you put him in prison
elocution
someone's artistic manner of speaking in public, including both the delivery of voice and gestures
impeccable
someone's behavior is perfect, impossible to criticize
inane
someone's behavior that is completely stupid or without much meaning
illustrious
someone's career where it is celebrated and outstanding in her given field of expertise
vindicate
someone's ideas, decisions, or actions, once considered wrong, are proved correct or not to be blamed
buoyant
someone's mood that is in good spirits; economy that has been filled with lots of trade activity
demagogue
someone, usually a political leader, who tries to influence people by making emotional speeches rather than using reasonable arguments
sundry
something all different from each other and cannot form a single group, but can be thought as being together for the sake of ease
illusory
something appears real or possible, but it is in fact not
remnant
something are the small remaining parts of it after the main part has been used or destroyed
abate
something bad or pain that it comes less strong and severe
rife
something bad or unpleasant is very common
subside
something begins to go away, lessens, or decrease in some way
derivative
something borrowed from something else; unoriginal
evocation
something creates or summons a clear mental image or impression of it through words, pictures, or music
dissipate
something disappears because it is driven away, or it is completely used up in some way that is sometimes wasteful
penance
something done to right a wrong, usually via some form of self-punishment
infinitesimal
something extremely small or so minute that it is very hard to measure
plummet
something falls down from a high position very quickly
abstruse
something highly complicated and difficult to understand
gratuitous
something is freely given, but also that it is usually unnecessary, and can be harmful or upsetting
crescendo
something is getting louder and louder or increasing in intensity and is abut to reach its peak strength
protrude
something is sticking or pushing outward from something else
pungent
something like a spice, aroma, or speech, is sharp and penetrating
luxuriant
something like plant or hair that is growing well and is very healthy
advent
something new, such as an invention, marks the beginning of its arrival or appearance to the world at large
frivolous
something not worth taking seriously or considering because it is silly or childish
ironic
something opposite of what which is expressed, something giving humor or a grin twist to the situation at hand
adjunct
something or someone that is added to or joined to something that is larger or more important
anachronism
something or someone that is out of place because they are set in the wrong time period
sublime
something so strikingly beautiful that is seems not of this world
poignant
something that affects you deeply and makes you feel sad or full of pity
impinge
something that affects you in a negative way
omnipresent
something that appears to be everywhere at the same time, or is ever-present
mesmerize
something that attracts or holds your interest so much that you do not pay attention to anything else
impediment
something that blocks or obstructs progress, or is a weakness or disorder, such as having difficulty speaking
tactile
something that can be physically touched
curative
something that can be used for curing people's illness
volatile
something that can change easily and widely
indelible
something that cannot be forgotten, permanent mark, impossible to erase
inconceivable
something that cannot be imagined or conceived of, that is, beyond reason or unbelievable
affliction
something that causes pain and mental suffering, especially a medical condition
engender
something that causes to some condition
bedevil
something that causes you a lot of problems and difficulties over a period of time
interminable
something that continues for very long time in a boring or annoying way
incessant
something that continues on for quite some time without stopping
temporal
something that deals with the present and somewhat brief time of this world
inconspicuous
something that does not attract attention and is not easily seen or noticed because it is small or ordinary
awry
something that does not happen in the way that was planned
redundant
something that exceeds what is necessary, or is needlessly wordy or repetitive
notional
something that exists as an idea or in theory, but not in reality
ensue
something that happens after or as a result of another event
synchronous
something that happens at the same time
concomitant
something that happens at the same time as something else and is connected with it in some fashion
diurnal
something that happens in daily basis
intermittent
something that happens in irregular intervals, stopping and starting at unpredictable times
fortuitious
something that happens purely by chance and produces a successful or pleasant result
ethereal
something that has a delicate beauty that makes it seem not part of the real world
deleterious
something that has a harmful effect
capacious
something that has a lot of space and can contain a lot of things
resonate
something that has an emotional effect or a special meaning for you that is significant
gilded
something that has been deceptively given a more attractive appearance that it might normally possesses; thin layer of gold
ingrained
something that has been fixed or rooted in their ming permanently
unprecedented
something that has never occurred before, which makes it extraordinary, original, or new
amorphous
something that has no clear shape, boundaries, or structure
inert
something that has no power or movement or is inactive
pristine
something that has not lost any of its original perfection or purity
corrugated
something that has parallel ridges, troughs, or grooves in it
variegated
something that has various tones or colors; it can also mean filled with variety
imperative
something that have to be done it is absolutely necessary or very important that it indeed be accomplished
whet
something that increases your desire for something, especially by giving you a little idea or pleasing hint of what it is like
piquant
something that interesting and exciting; food that is pleasantly spicy
facet
something that is a side, feature, or aspect of it
immutable
something that is always the same and cannot be changed
ostentatious
something that is an extreme and exaggerated way of impressing people
primeval
something that is ancient or belonging to the original development of something
veritable
something that is authentic, genuine, or without debt
hypothetical
something that is based on possible situations or events rather than actual ones
luminous
something that is bright and growing
succinct
something that is clearly and briefly explained without using any unnecessary words
flamboyant
something that is colorful, daring, and attracts attention
annihilate
something that is completely destroyed or wiped out
bastion
something that is considered an important and effective defense of a way of life or principle
sacrosanct
something that is considered to be so important, special, or holy that no one is allowed to criticize, tamper with, or change it in any way
vogue
something that is currently in fashion or is one of the hottest new trends
insidious
something that is dangerous because it seems harmless or not important but gradually develops over time to cause harm or damage
inanimate
something that is dead, motionless, or not living
tantalize
something that is desirable and provoking, but nevertheless out of reach
anomaly
something that is different from what is usual or expected and is hence highly noticeable
vile
something that is disgusting, wretched, or very pleasant
scuttle
something that is done away or discarded
behest
something that is done because someone urgently asked for it or authoritatively ordered it to happen
edification
something that is done to benefit that person by teaching him something that improves or enlightens his knowledge or character
humdrum
something that is dull, boring, or tiresome
opaque
something that is either difficult to understand or is not transparent
diabolical
something that is evil, cruel, or very bad
superlative
something that is excellent, outstanding, or simply the best
incisive
something that is expressed both clearly and briefly, and demonstrates real understanding of related issues
colossal
something that is extremely big, gigantic, or huge
arduous
something that is extremely difficult and so involves a lot of effort
heinous
something that is extremely evil, shocking, and bad
gargantuan
something that is extremely large
excruciating
something that is extremely painful, intense
ludicrous
something that is extremely silly, stupid, or just plain stupid
conducive
something that is favorable or helpful in getting something to happen
unwieldy
something that is hard or awkward to handle because of the way that it is shaped
noxious
something that is harmful, extremely unpleasant, and usually poisonous
clandestine
something that is hidden or kept a secret, often because it is illegal
harrowing
something that is highly distressing, terrifying, or very disturbing
sumptuous
something that is impressive, grand, and very expensive
dormant
something that is in a state of sleep or temporarily not active
trivial
something that is insignificant, commonplace, of little value, or not important
revile
something that is intensely hated and criticized
punctuate
something that is interrupted or emphasized at intervals; specifically pointed out
nascent
something that is just starting to develop and is expected to become stronger and bigger in time
esoteric
something that is known about or understood by very few people
susceptible
something that is likely or inclined to be affected by it
trifle
something that is little or no importance or value
vibrant
something that is lively and full of energy in a way that is exciting and attractive
voluminious
something that is long, large, or vast in size
pivotal
something that is more important than anything else in a situation or a system, and it is the key to its success
predominant
something that is most important or the most common thing
kinetic
something that is moving, dynamic, and energetic
arcane
something that is mysterious and secret, known and understood by only a few people
requisite
something that is needed, appropriate, or necessary for that specific purpose
moribund
something that is no longer effective; be coming to the end of its useful existence
rancid
something that is no longer fresh, but rather is decomposing and has a bad taste or smell
latent
something that is not active or has not developed at the moment, but may develop or become active in the future
circumstantial
something that is not an essential or primary part of something, but rather is merely incidental and perhaps insignificant to the situation at hand
unobtrusive
something that is not easily noticed or does not stand out in any way
factitious
something that is not genuine or natural and is made to happen in a forced, artificial way
anthropomorphic
something that is not human, but is shaped like a human, or has human characteristics, such as behavior
inadvertent
something that is not intentionally done but is an accident because one is not being attentive to one's surrounding
innocuous
something that is not likely to offend or harm anyone
stagnant
something that is not moving, and so is not growing or progressing as it should
extraneous
something that is not relevant or connected to something else, or is not essential to a given situation
contrived
something that is obviously thought about or planned before hand
loathsome
something that is offensive, disgusting, and brings about intense dislike
repulsive
something that is offensive, highly unpleasant, or just plain disgusting
antiquated
something that is old-fashioned and not suitable to modern needs or conditions
archaic
something that is out of date or not currently used any more because it is no long useful or ancient
tranquil
something that is peaceful, quite, and calm
viable
something that is practical or can be accomplished, and so is worth doing
paltry
something that is practically worthless or insignificant
arboreal
something that is related to trees or living in trees
hallowed
something that is respected and admired, usually because it is holy or important in some way
dispersal
something that is scattering or distribution over a wide area
sinuous
something that is shaped or moves like a snake with many smooth twists and turns that can often be highly graceful
grandiose
something that is showy, impressive, and magnificent
obsolescent
something that is slowly becoming no longer needed because something newer or more effective has been invented
grotesque
something that is so distorted or misshapen that it is disturbing, bizarre, gross, or very angry
stigma
something that is socially not acceptable and hence has a strong feeling of shame or disgrace attached to it
incongruous
something that is strange when considered along with its group. It seems different from others
commandeer
something that is taken or seized, usually by force
intrinsic
something that is the basic and essential feature which makes it what it is
epitome
something that is the best possible example of that thing
tenuous
something that is thin, weak, and unconvincing
vaunted
something that is too highly praised and boasted about
inconclusive
something that is uncertain or provide no final answers
ambiguous
something that is unclear or confusing because it can be understood in multiple ways
nebulous
something that is unclear, vague, and not clearly defined
implausible
something that is unlikely or hard to believe that it is true
superfluous
something that is unnecessary and is more than what is wanted or needed at the current time
unsavory
something that is unpleasant or morally unacceptable
aberrant
something that is unusual, not socially acceptable, or a departure from the norm
expedient
something that is useful, advantageous, or appropriate to get something accomplished
garish
something that is very bright and colorful but is ugly, cheap, and showy
immaculate
something that is very clean, pure, or completely free from error
inscrutable
something that is very hard to figure out, discover, or understand what it is all about
pernicious
something that is very harmful or evil, often in a way that is hidden or not quickly noticed
formidable
something that is very impressive in size, power, or skill
profusion
something that is very large quantity or variety of it
mundane
something that is very ordinary and not interesting or exciting, especially because it happens very often
uncanny
something that is very strange, unnatural, or highly unusual
travail
something that is very tiring, very unpleasant, or very difficult
proverbial
something that is very well-known or famous, or is known for its wisdom
perennial
something that last a very long time and is enduring
daunt
something that make you feel worried about dealing with it because you think it will be very difficult or dangerous
lucrative
something that makes lots of money
sinister
something that makes you feel an evil, bad or harmful thing is about to happen
disconcert
something that makes you feel anxious, worried, or confused
confound
something that makes you feel surprised and confused
unnerve
something that makes you upset or nervous, or makes you lose your courage because it frightens you
undulate
something that moves or is shaped like waves with gentle curves that smoothly rise and fall
inopportune
something that occurs at an inconvenient or not suitable
vernal
something that occurs in spring; youth and freshness
reminiscent
something that reminds you of it in someway
inhibit
something that restricts or keeps you from doing it
satiate
something that satisfies your need or desire so completely that you often feel that you have had too much
ubiquitous
something that seems to be everywhere
exemplify
something that serves as an example of it, or illustrates or demonstrates it
lustrous
something that shines in a soft and gentle way by reflecting light
propitious
something that shows favorable conditions
congenital
something that someone is born with, such as a character trait or physical trait
blight
something that spoils or damages things severely
putative
something that supposed to be real
supersede
something that takes the place of it or succeeds it
dreary
something that tends to be depressing and groomy
apparition
something that unexpectedly appears that is either a ghost or ghostly
proximity
something to something else is its closeness or nearness to it, in either space or time
metamorphosis
something undergoes the process of change in appearance, character, or even physical shape
inconsequential
something unimportant or are of little to no significance
bestow
something valuable that you are given or presented
reprisal
something violent or harmful which you do to punish someone for something bad or unpleasant that he has done to you
sustenance
something which supports life, and usually refers to food or nourishment of some kind
copious
something with very large amount of it
ecstatic
something you are overjoyed or extremely happy about it
ravage
something you completely destroy, wreck, or damage it
validate
something you confirm that it is sound, true, legal, or worthwhile
rectify
something you correct it or make it right once more
decimate
something you destroy a large part of it, reducing its size and effectiveness greatly
obliterate
something you destroy it to such an extent that there is nothing or very little of it
bifurcate
something you divide it into two separate parts that fork off from each other
replenish
something you fill or stock it
succumb
something you give in or yield to it, or you die from it
relinquish
something you give it up or let it go
procure
something you obtain or get it in some fashion
excise
something you remove it by cutting it out
refurbish
something you repair it in order to improve its appearance or function
instigate
something you start it or stir it up, usually for the purposes of causing trouble of some kind
eradicate
something you tear it by the roots or remove it completely
nondescript
something's appearance is ordinary, dull, and not at all interesting or attractive
remission
something's force is lessening or decreasing
sanctity
something's holiness or sacred quality
concede
something, you unwillingly admit it is true or give in to it
eloquent
speak beautifully in an expressive and persuasive way
nomenclature
specialized vocabulary to classify or organize things in the science or the arts into a clear and usable form
formulate
An action you carefully plan or work it out in great detail ahead of time.
homogeneous
a group which has members or parts that are very similar or are all of the same type
parody
a humorous imitation of more serious writing or music
embark
a journey where you begin by boarding a plane or boat
edifice
a large or impressive building such as a church, palace, temple, or fortress
cornucopia
a large quantity and variety of something good and nourishing
wastrel
a lazy person who waste money and time
despot
a leader who has a lot of power and uses it in a cruel and unreasonable way
monastic
a lifestyle that is very simple, not given to excess in any way, but rather live in a self-denying way
effigy
a likeness or statue of a person, often done in a crude fashion of someone who is disliked
inference
a logical conclusion drawn from available data using reason
saga
a long series of events that is filled with adventure and heroic deeds
patriarch
a male leader of a family or tribe
dapper
a man who has a very neat and clean appearance, fashionable and stylish
requiem
a mass at a funeral, or a piece of music written for the dead
ratification
a measure or agreement is its official approval or confirmation by all involved
conclave
a meeting between a group of people who discuss something secretly
skirmish
a minor battle between small army units, or a fight or argument between individuals
functionary
a minor official who works for government or political party in an administrative capacity performing small, trivial tasks
misapprehension
a misunderstanding or false impression that you are under, especially concerning another person's intentions towards you
paradigm
a model or example of something that shows how something works or how it can be produced
palpable
a mood or feeling that is so strong and intense that it is easily noticed and is almost able to be physically felt
deft
a movement or action that is made quickly and with skill
repertoire
a musician's or dramatist's range of pieces that is ready and she is able to perform
misnomer
a name given to someone or something that doesn't quite fit, or is inaccurate in some obvious way
appellation
a name or title given to a person, place or thing
designation
a name, label, or mark that something is given in order to identify it
fissure
a narrow and long crack or opening, usually in a rock face
interstitial
a narrow opening or a crack between two things
gestation
a new idea, plan, or piece of work develops in your mind; develop of offspring
altercation
a noisy disagreement or heated agreement
melee
a noisy, confusing, hand-to-hand fighting involving a good number of people
aptitude
a particular skill is one's natural ability to perform it well, or one's potential at becoming more skilled at it
lexicon
a particular subject or language is all the words, phrases, and terms associated with it
lattice
a pattern or structure which has parallel sets of lines of material crossing each other
amity
a peaceful relationship between two parties, particularly between two countries
archetype
a perfect or typical example of something because it has the most important qualities that belongs to that type
hiatus
a period of time when there is a break or interruption of some activity
centenary
a period that has lasted one-hundred years
clairvoyant
a person believes that he or she can predict the future or communicate with the spirits of dead
skittish
a person or animal that is easily made nervous or alarmed and is like to change behavior quickly and unpreditably
autocratic
a person or organization rules with complete power and makes decisions and gives orders to people without asking their opinion
placid
a person or scene is calm, quiet, and undisturbed, and generally tends to remain so
superficial
a person or subject that is shallow, without depth, obvious, and concerned only with surface manners
malevolent
a person or thing that is evil due to deliberate attempts to cause harm
unkempt
a person or thing that is untidy and has not been kept neat
cynical
a person thinks that people are motivated primary by selfish motives, and so not only doubts them, but is also highly sarcastic and skeptical about them
notorious
a person well-known by the public at large, being usually famous for doing something bad
officious
a person who acts self-important and is very eager to offer unwanted advice or services, which makes him highly annoying
complacent
a person who are too confident and relaxed because they think that they can deal with a situation easily, although this may not be true
solicitous
a person who behaves in a way that shows great concern about someone's health, safety, etc
petulant
a person who behaves in an unreasonable and childish way, especially because he does not get what he wants
agnostic
a person who believes that it is impossible to know conclusively whether God exists or not
skeptic
a person who doubts popular claims or facts about things that other people believe to be true
adversary
a person who goes against you in some way, such as opponent in a contest or a personal enemy in a conflict
voracious
a person who has a strong desire to want a lot of something
infamous
a person who has a very bad reputation because he has done disgraceful things
inebriated
a person who has drunk too much alcohol; someone who is filled with feelings and emotions
decadent
a person who has low moral standards and is more interested in pleasure than serious matters
fervid
a person who has strong feelings about something and so is very sincere and enthusiastic about it
intrusive
a person who intrude, butts in, or interferes where he is not welcome
gullible
a person who is easy to trick because he or she is too trusting of other people
gregarious
a person who is friendly, highly social, and prefers being with people rather than being alone
degenerate
a person who is immoral, wicked, or corrupt
benign
a person who is kind, gentle, and harmless
forlorn
a person who is lonely because he has been abandoned
demented
a person who is not in right mind, he is crazy, insane, highly irrational, or mentally ill
mendacious
a person who is not telling the truth
affable
a person who is pleasant, friendly, and easy to talk to
compliant
a person who is readily willing to do that which is asked for he/she
neurotic
a person who is too anxious or worried about events in everyday life
indigent
a person who is very poor
languid
a person who is very slow, relaxed, and shows little energy or interest in doing anything
genteel
a person who is well-mannered, has good taste, and is very polite in social situation also from upper-class background
intrepid
a person who is willing to do dangerous things or go to dangerous places
automonous
a person who makes their own decisions without being influenced by anyone else
exemplary
a person who sets an ideal or praiseworthy example for others to follow
convalescent
a person who spends time resting to gain health and strength after a serious illness
sedentary
a person who spends time sitting down without moving or exercising often
scrupulous
a person who takes great care to do everything in an extremely honest and fair manner
mercenary
a person whose sole interest is earning money
congenial
a person, place, or environment that is pleasant, friendly, and enjoyable
aspiration
a personal goal or ambition that one wants to achieve
vignette
a picture or short description in a book or play which shows the typical features of a person or situation it represents
fugue
a piece of classical music that starts with a simple thematic melody which is then developed into a complicated pattern by repeating the melody with different instruments
discursive
a piece of writing that includes a lot of information that is not relevant to the main subject
tortuous
a piece of writing, that is long and complicated with many twists and turns of direction
idyll
a place or situation which is extremely pleasant, peaceful, and has no problems
subterranean
a place that is underground or below the earth, often hidden or secret
advocate
a plan or action you publicly push for implementing it
vicarious
a pleasure or feeling is being experienced by watching or reading about another person doing something rather than doing it yourself
vantage
a position, condition, or place that contains a powerful benefit, favored spot, or helpful aid of some kind
inalienable
a privilege that cannot be taken away or not enforced
cessation
a process where it has a stop or halt to it
vendetta
a prolonged situation in which one person or group tries for a long time to harm another person or group
tirade
a prolonged, verbal outburst that severely criticized someone or something
referendum
a proposed measure or other concern that is brought before the people for vote
riposte
a quick, clever reply often made in answer to some criticism
cogent
a reason or argument that is strong and convincing
insurrection
a rebellion or open uprising against an established form of government
maxim
a recognized rule of conduct or a general statement of a truth or principle
fiduciary
a relationship is one in which one individual has the trust and confidence of another to manage or protect her money
trite
a remark or an idea that is overused that it is no longer interesting or novel
caustic
a remark that is unkind, critical, cruel, and mocking
cadence
a repeated pattern of movement or sound, such as a person's voice rises and falls when reading something out loud
tether
a restraint that holds something in place, such as a leash, rope, chain, etc
repercussion
a result or effect of an act
magnate
a rich and powerful person in an industry or business
resurgence
a rising again or comeback of something
commodious
a room or house that is very large and roomy, which makes it convenient and highly suitable for living
fracas
a rough and noisy fight or loud argument that can involve multiple people
circuitous
a route, journey, or writing that is long and complicated, rather than simple and direct
stricture
a rule or condition that imposes restriction or limits on what you can do
precept
a rule or principle that teaches correct behavior
cardinal
a rule or quality that is considered to be the most important or basic in a set of rules
repository
a safe place, such as a chest or storage area
collateral
a security or guarantee, usually presented by person property of equal value, that a borrower must put up when she takes out a loan
gradation
a series of successive small differences or changes in something that add up to an overall major change
malady
a serious illness; it can also be used to refer to serious and widespread problems within a society or an organization
rubric
a set of instructions at the beginning of document, such as an examination or term paper
memorandum
a short note to help remember something one has to do
respite
a short period of rest from work or something troubling
aphorism
a short, witty phrase that contains a wise idea
harbinger
a sign that foretells that something is going to happen, especially something bad
revelry
a situation in which people are celebrating with wild, noisy, and happy dancing, eating, and drinking
farce
a situation or event that is very badly organized and unsuccessful, or so silly and ridiculous that you cannot take it seriously
labyrinthine
a situation or process that is very complicated, involved, and difficult to understand
incipient
a situation or quality that is just beginning to appear or develop
precarious
a situation or state where it can very quickly become dangerous without warning
discordant
a situation that does not fit with other things and is therefore disagreeable, strange, or unpleasant
confluence
a situation where two or more things meet or flow together at a single point
bedlam
a situation with a great deal of noise and confusion
modicum
a small amount of something, especially a small amount of some good quality
enclave
a small area within a large area of a city or country in which people of different nationality or culture live
nuance
a small difference in something that may be difficult to notice but is fairly important
microcosm
a small group, place, or activity that has all the same qualities as a much larger one
granule
a small particle or tiny grain of something
foible
a small weakness or character flaw in a person that is considered somewhat unusual but which is also viewed as unimportant and harmless
acrid
a smell or taste that is strong and unpleasant and stings your nose or throat
sardonic
a smile, expression, or comment shows a lack of respect for what someone else has said or done, often because you think you are too important to consider or discuss such a matter
fossilized
a soft material that becomes hardened into stone over time has become
segue
a song, idea, or activity that changes smoothly into it or is followed immediately by it without any stops or breaks
sonorous
a sound that is pleasantly full, strong, and rich
raucous
a sound that is unpleasantly loud, harsh, and noisy
ambient
a sound, light, or temperature are those parts of the environment that surrounds you
cavernous
a space where it yawns like a cavern, immerse in size, both hollow and huge
verbose
a speech or article, contains too much words
diatribe
a speech or piece of writing that angrily attacks someone's ideas or activities at length
eulogy
a speech or piece of writing, often part of a funeral, in which you praise someone or something very much
impromptu
a speech that is unplanned or spontaneous, and has not been practiced in any way beforehand
infiltrate
a spy creeps in or penetrates them so as to gather information
lamentable
a state of affairs that is miserable and just plain awful
reverie
a state of having pleasant dreamlike thoughts that make you forget what you are doing and what is happening around you
stasis
a state of little change over a long period of time
quiescence
a state of quiet and restful action
deprivation
a state when people lack something, especially adequate food or shelter
derogatory
a statement about another person that is highly offensive, critical, uncomplimentary, and often insulting
pithy
a statement or piece of writing that is brief, but intelligent, precise, and to the point
paradox
a statement that appears to be self-contradictory or unrealistic but may surprisingly express a possible truth
spurious
a statement that is false because it is not based on sound thinking and so is not what it appears to be
clarion
a stirring, emotional, and strong appeal to people to take action on something
tempestuous
a storm, temper, or crowd that is violent, wild, and in an uproar
antipathy
a strong feeling of dislike or hostility towards someone or something
fortification
a structure or building that is used in defense against an invading army
palatial
a structure that is grand and impressive, like a palace
demographic
a study that describes the characteristics of part of a population which is usually used for purposes of marketing
inflammable
a substance or person's temper that easily set on fire
porous
a substance that has holes through which liquid can be absorbed
putrid
a substance that is decaying or rotting and so is soul and stinking
resounding
a success, victory, or defeat is very great or complete also a noise that is very loud
deluge
a sudden, heavy down fall of rain; can also mean large number of emails someone gets all at one time
proponent
a supporter or backer of something, such as a cause or other endeavor
adherent
a supporter or follower of a leader or a cause
hallmark
a symbol, badge, or emblem of something, such as success
onerous
a task or responsibility that you dislike having to do it because it is difficult or tiring
contemporary
an object either exists at the same time as something else, or exists at the current time
translucent
an object that allows some light to pass through it
ornate
an object that is heavily or excessively decorated with complicated shapes and patterns
utilitarian
an object that is useful, serviceable, and practical rather than fancy or unnecessary
curio
an object that is very old or unusual, and thus it is viewed as interesting
oscillate
an object that moves repeatedly from one point to another and then back again
writ
an official document that orders a person to do something
fiat
an official order from a person or group in authority
edict
an official order or command given by a government or someone in authority
mandate
an official order or command issued by a government or other authorized body
interdict
an official order that prevents someone from doing something
matriarch
an older and powerful woman who controls a family, community, or other social group
definitive
an opinion of an issue that cannot be challenged, and therefore is the final word
impregnable
an opinion or feeling that is very difficult to change
unorthodox
an opinion that is unusual, not customary, and goes against established way of thinking
antagonist
an opponent in a competition or battle
nemesis
an opponent or archival who cannot be beaten, or is a source of ruin that causes your downfall
pathogen
an organism, such as a bacterium or virus, that causes disease
figurehead
an organization is the apparent head or head in name only
monolith
an organization or system that is very large and unwilling or very slow to change or adapt something new
solvency
an organization that has enough money to pay its bills and other debts
protuberance
an outgrowth, lump, or swelling of some kind
semblance
an outward appearance of what is wanted or expected, but is not exactly as hoped for
exorbitant
an price or fee is much higher than what it should be or what is considered to be reasonable
permeate
an smell, odor, that enters into all parts of it
malfeasance
an unlawful act, especially one committed by a trusted public official
incursion
an unpleasant intrusion, such as a sudden hostile attack or a land being flooded
dissonance
an unpleasant situation of opposition in which ideas or actions are not in harmony or agreement
vagary
an unpredictable or unexpected change in action or behavior
gradient
an upward or downward slanting slope
exasperate
annoy or anger someone in an irritating way
transfuse
another thing is given, put, or imparted to something
erratic
anything that is in the way it behaves the irregular, inconsistent, and not predicatable
baroque
art and architecture that are highly elaborate and overly decorated, filled with excessive ornamentation
inception
beginning or start of something
patronize
behave in a way that seems friendly, but nevertheless show that they think they are more intelligent or important than you
chivalrous
behaves in a polite, kind, generous, and honorable way, especially towards women
errant
behaves in a way that is unacceptable or wrong
propriety
behaving in a socially acceptable and appropriate way
depravity
behavior that is immoral, corrupt, or evil
sentient
being able to experience the world through its senses and possibly has emotional feelings
discrepancy
between two sets of data there is a difference or inconsistency among them, although they should be the same
dismantle
break it down into parts, or destroy something gradually by taking away key aspects of it
demise
can be the death of someone or the slow of something
longevity
can either be having a long life or the life span of a person or object
wholesome
can refer to something that is good for the health of your body and also for your moral health
indomitable
cannot be beaten; refuses to give up under any cirmustances
impenetrable
cannot be gotten through by any mean
genre
category, type, or class of artistic work
schism
causes a group or organization to divide into two groups as a result of differences in its aims and beliefs
detrimental
causes damage, harm, or loss to someone or something
concentric
circles, gradually increasing size, radiate from a common central point
proletarian
class in society makes up the workers or blue-collar class, or those who do not receive a salary but work for an hourly wage
wile
clever tricks or cunning schemes that are used to persuade someone to do what you want
clientele
client or frequent customers who support some business
liaison
cooperation or exchange of information between people or organizations so that they can work well together
injunction
court order that prevents someone from doing something
statutory
created and controlled by rules and laws and hence is legally punishable if violated
morale
current state of self-confidence, how she feels emotionally, and her state of determination to complete tasks in a motivated way
malignant
dangerous or likely to cause death
delusive
deceives you by giving a false belief about yourself or the situation you are in
emphatic
declaration that you are insistent and absolute about it
sacrilegious
deep disrespect that violates something that is sacred or holy
auspicious
describes a positive beginning of something or a certain time which looks to have a good chance of success or prosperity
topical
describes something that is related to the topic, or is of current interest
cognitive
describes things related to judgment, memory, and other mental process of knowing
generic
description or attribute is not specific to anyone thing but applies to all members of an entire class or group
intricate
design or problem that can be both complex and filled with elaborate detail
unquenchable
desire or thirst that cannot be satisfied or gotten rid of.
unrelenting
desire to do something you stop at nothing until you have it
dissension
disagreement or conflict among a group of people
disincentive
does not encourage you to do something, but rather restrains and hinders you from doing it
futile
doing something that is hopeless and pointless because it simply cannot be accomplished
torrential
downpour is heavy, and sometimes severe or intense in its power
arid
dry and lacking in sufficient rainfall to support much life
arid personality
dull and uninteresting
convene
either call people to gather together, or when people come together for the meeting
ecumenical
encourage different Christian churches or different religions to work and worship together in order to unite them in friendship
fruitless
endeavor does not bring about a successful result, but rather has been time spent pointlessly
unbridled
enthusiastic and uncontrolled feeling
unilateral
entirely one-sided, involving only one side of an issue or one country among many
concurrent
events that happen at the same time
distortion
exaggeration, it is twisted out of shape in some way
gratification
experience satisfication or pleasure about a job well done
ravenous
extremely hungry
minuscule
extremely small in size or amount
avarice
extremely strong desire to have a lot of money and possessions
breach
failure to live up a promise
fidelity
faithfulness or loyalty toward something
anguish
feel extreme pain or severe sorrow
vintage
first-rate, often of a past time, or excellent quality or is a classic representative of its kind
delectable
food or drink that is very pleasant, tasty, or attractive
treatise
formal written work that considers and examines a particular subject in a very systematic and extensive way
scaffolding
framework or series of platforms used when fixing or building the building
banter
friendly conversation in which people make friendly jokes and laugh at each other
approbation
full of official praise or approval of something
abolish
gets rid of or puts an end to it
cursory
glance that is very quick, incomplete, and does not pay close attention to detail
communal
goods or items which are shared in common by a community
dubious
great del of disbelief or doubt about it
havoc
great disorder, widespread destruction, and much confusion
cordial
greeting is warm, friendly, and polite
consensus
group of people reaches a general agreement about a given point
culinary
has a skill that is able to cook food very well
plethora
having too much of something
cauterize
he or she burns a wound with a laser or chemical to close it up and prevent it from becoming infected
disinterested
he or she has no personal involvement or attachment to the action
animated
he/she is energetic, lively, and filled with excited activity
apex
highest part or the most important position of an organization or system
acme
highest point of achievement or excellence
zenith
highest, most powerful, or most successful point of something
outlay
how much money is spent on something
repute
how others think of other's, that person's standing or reputation in society is
potency
how powerful or effective it is
paramount
importance or significance is chief or supreme in those things
imperceptible
impossible to be perceived by the mind, or is very difficult to perceive
plight
in trouble or some kind, or in a state of unfortunate circumstances
concerted
intensive and determined work that is performed by two people or more to complete a task
accrue
interest on money or personal benefits gradually increase or build up over time
sectarian
intolerant or unaccepting of point of view that differs from their own
disposition
personality or the way in which you tend to react to the various events in your life, or the mood that you generally have
serene
place or situation that is calm and peaceful
verdant
place that is green because of all the plants and trees that grow there
propagate
plants, animals, or ideas reproduce or generate greater numbers, causing them to spread
subtle
point is clever or so fine or slight that is not obvious
interim
position at school or business temporary until the position can be filled by someone who is more qualified
wane
power, influence, or feelings gradually becomes weaker or less important
adulation
praise or admiration for someone that include more than he or she deserves
lavish
praise, giving, or a meal is abundant or very generous, and can sometimes even border on being excessive
omnious
predicts that something bad will happen in the near future
unsightly
presents an ugly, unattractive, or disagreeable face to the world
intractable
problems, situation, or people that are very difficult or impossible to deal with
protege
promising young person who has been taught, guided, and helped over a period of time by an older more experienced person
imposition
putting an extra burden or duty on someone that is unwelcome by that person
salient
quality of an issue or feature are those that are most important and noticeable
innate
quality of someone that is present since birth
moderation
rather live in a balanced and measured way
terrestrial
refers to living or growing on the land as opposed to the sea
conjugal
refers to marriage and the relationship between a husband and wide, especially their sexual relationship
pecuniary
relating to or concerning money
corporeal
relating to the physical or material world rather than the spiritual; also means the characteristic of the body
parenthetical
remark further explains or qualifies information
verbatim
repeat something exactly the same words that were spoken or written
protocol
rules of conduct or etiquette that a given social situation demands
draconian
rules or laws that are extremely strict and harsh
stringent
rules that are strict, severe, and controlled in a very tight fashion
rustic
rural place or place that is far away from the city
dictum
saying that people often repeat because it says something interesting or wise about a subject
olfactory
senses pertain to your sense of smell
gravity
seriousness or importance of an event or situation
tribulation
severe problems, difficulties, or suffering experienced in a particular situation
retribution
severe punishment that someone deserves because he has done something very wrong
formative
shapes or influences the growth of something else
shard
sharp pieces of glass, pottery, metal, or other hard substances
acuity
sharpness or clearness in vision, hearing, and thought
competent
she is able and skilled enough to do it well
predisposed
she is either made favorable or inclined to something in advance, or she is made susceptible to something, like a disease
introspective
she spends a lot of time examining her own feelings, thoughts, or ideas
anecdote
short personal story that someone tells that is amusing or interesting
parable
short story that is usually told to illustrate a morale or lesson of some kind
excursion
short trip or outing that returns one fairly quickly to one's starting point
piety
showing devotion or loyalty towards something, especially your religion
perilous
situation is highly dangerous or extremely risky
versatile
skillful at many different things and so is highly adaptable or flexible at what he/she can do
rudimentary
skills or knowledge are basic or simple things that are learned early on life
pillage
soldiers steal a lot of things and damage it using violent methods
ingenuity
solving a problem using creativity, intelligence, and cleverness to do so
pedantic
someone gives too much importance to unimportant details and formal rules
exonerate
someone is set free or excused from guilt, task, or a responsibility
destitute
someone lives in extreme poverty, and thus lacks the basic necessities of life
invulnerable
someone or something that can not be harmed in any way, and hence is completely safe or secure
enigmatic
someone or something that is mysterious and difficult to understand
regale
someone tells you stories and jokes to entertain you, or she could also serve you a wonderful feast
vaporous
someone that is not completely formed, but foggy and misty
emissary
someone who acts as a representative from one government or leader to another
interloper
someone who barges into a place where he is not welcome, and interferes with what is going on, often for personal gain
objective
someone who bases their opinion on facts rather than personal feelings or beliefs
choleric
someone who becomes angry very easily
imperious
someone who behaves in a proud, overbearing, and highly confident manner that shows that he or she expects to be obeyed
eccentric
someone who behaves in a strange and unusual way that is different from most people
impudence
someone who behaves in a very rude or disrespectful way
impertinent
someone who behaves rudely and disrespectfully, especially to a superior, such as an older person
voluble
someone who can speak easily about something and his speech flows; people who tends to be very chatty
polyglot
someone who can speak or understand many languages
ambidextrous
someone who can use both left and right hand with equal skill
incoherent
someone who cannot be understood or is very hard to understand
mercurial
someone who changes his mind or mood often, quickly, and unpredictably
capricious
someone who changes his mind repeatedly or behaves in unexpected ways
recluse
someone who chooses to live along and deliberately avoids other people
dissident
someone who disagrees publicly with a government, especially in a country that is not allowed
profundity
someone who displays great intellectual depth and understanding
cavalier
someone who does not seem to care about rules, principles, or other people's feelings even if the situation is serious
heretic
someone who does or believes things that oppose commonly or generally accepted beliefs
furtive
someone who does things sneakily and secretly in order to avoid being noticed
vociferous
someone who expresses his opinion loudly and strongly because he wants his views to be heard
disquiet
someone who feels very worried or nervous
abdicate
someone who gives up his responsibility for something
expatriate
someone who had been driven or exiled from his native land so he is forced to live in another country
seasoned
someone who has a great deal of experience in what she or he does
pinnacle
someone who has arrived the highest point of life goals, career, or even a mountain
incorrigible
someone who has bad habits or does bad things and is unlikely to ever change
meteoric
someone who has become successful extremely quickly
inconsolable
someone who has been so devastated by a terrible event that no one can help her feel better about it
impassive
someone who has not known any emotion
prophetic
someone who has the ability or quality to predict the future
supplicant
someone who humbly and respectfully asks for something from someone who is powerful enough to give it to her
charisma
someone who is able to highly influence others because she is able to inspire loyalty and create enthusiasm through personal charm
prescient
someone who is able to predict what will happen in the future
limber
someone who is able to stretch, move, or bend it easily
lucid
someone who is able to understand things and think clearly
imperturbable
someone who is always calm and not easily upset or disturbed by any situation, even dangerous ones
connoisseur
someone who is an appreciative, informed, and knowledgeable judge of fine arts; he or she who has a great taste in art
contentious
someone who is argumentative and likely to provoke a fight
jaded
someone who is bored with or weary of the world because he had too much experience with it
itinerant
someone who is characterized by traveling or moving about from place to place
venal
someone who is dishonest and ready to do anything for money
insipid
someone who is dull, boring, and has no interesting features
plastic
someone who is easily influence and molded by others
malleable
someone who is easily influenced or controlled by other people
bristling
someone who is easily offended or is annoyed and angry
deify
someone who is either made into a god or adored like one
corpulent
someone who is extremely fat
ebullient
someone who is full of enthusiasm, very happy, and extremely excited about something
prolific
someone who is highly fruitful and so produces a lot of something
jovial
someone who is in a good humor, lighthearted, and jolly
nominal
someone who is in charge in name only, or it can refer to a very small amount of something
vivacious
someone who is lively and has a happy lighthearted manner
woebegone
someone who is looking very sad and filled with grief
luminary
someone who is much admired in a particular profession because he or she is an accomplished expert in that field
infalliable
someone who is never wrong and so is incapable of making mistakes
boisterous
someone who is noisy, excitable, and full of boundless energy
unassuming
someone who is not boastful or arrogant, but modest
brazen
someone who is not embarrassed by anything he does; he simply doesn't care what other people think about him
disingenuous
someone who is not straightforward or is dishonest in what he says or does
flippant
someone who is not taking something as seriously as he should be, so his humor can dismiss that which should be taken to heart
canonize
someone who is officially declared a saint
benevolent
someone who is often kind, filled with goodwill and charitable
clemency
someone who is punished less severely than he could be, having been shown mercy
demure
someone who is quiet and shy and always behaves modestly
alienate
someone who is separated by others from a group
dour
someone who is serious, stubborn, and unfriendly; a place that is plain, dull, and people do not have fun there
crestfallen
someone who is severely disappointed, sad, or depressed
tremulous
someone who is shaking slightly from nervousness or fear, or is simply afraid of something
adroit
someone who is skillful and clever especially in thought, behavior, or action
somnolent
someone who is sleepy
obtuse
someone who is slow to understand things, or deliberately does not try to figure things out
inimitable
someone who is so good or unique in his or her talent that it is unlikely that anyone else can be an equal
rapt
someone who is so involved with something that she does not notice anything else
austere
someone who is strict and severe; simple and plain style
inept
someone who is unable or unsuitable to do a job and hence is unfit for it
inimical
someone who is unfriendly and will likely cause you harm
morose
someone who is unhappy, bad-tempered, and unwilling to talk very much
abrasive
someone who is unkind and rude, wearing away at you in an irritating fashion
craven
someone who is very cowardly
credulous
someone who is very ready to believe what people tell him and therefore can be easily tricked or cheated
nonchalant
someone who is very relaxed and appears not to be worried about anything
virtuoso
someone who is very skillful at something, especially at playing instrument
grandiloquent
speech that is highly formal, exaggerated, and often seems both silly and hollow because it is used to appear impressive and important
replete
stores that are well-stocked and completely supplied to satisfy many customers
malice
strong desire to harm someone physically or emotionally because you hate him/her
condemnation
strong disapproval or blaming of what she or he has done; it can result in a conviction of wrongdoing in court
aversion
strong dislike for something or forceful opposition to something
strife
struggle or conflict, sometimes turning violent
spate
sudden series, significant quantity, or outpouring of them
besiege
surrounded by enemy forces, excessively bothered or overwhelmed by questions or the like
provisional
temporary or conditional until more permanent actions is taken
idiosyncratic
tendencies, behavior, or habits that are unusual and strange
efficacy
the ability or power to produce an expected effect or result
acumen
the ability to make quick decisions and keen, precise judgements
empathy
the ability to understand how others feel
sedition
the act of encouraging people to disobey and oppose the government currently in power
exclusion
the act of shutting someone out from the group or an activity
soliloquy
the act of speaking by oneself, usually performed in the theater
retention
the act or condition of keeping or hold onto something, including the ability to remember things
duress
the application or threat of force to compel someone to act in a particular way
spatial
the aspect of a room or other area is the amount of space it has
pantheon
the best or most regarded member of a particular group
unsurpassed
the best, the top most or the very best
dissolution
the breaking up or official end of a group, such as a couple or institution
sophistry
the clever use of arguments that seem correct but are in fact unsound and misleading, used with the intent to deceive people
synthesis
the combination or blend of two things to form a new whole
fanaticism
the condition of being overly enthusiastic about a cause to the point of being extreme and unreasonable about it
aftermath
the consequence or result that follows a particularly destructive event
rubble
the debris, remains, or wreckage of something that has been ruined, such as a building or other structure
sabotage
the deliberate or intentional destruction or damage of property or equipment in order to defeat or slow down a cause
fortitude
the determination or lasting courage to endure hardship or difficulty over an extended period of time
gentry
the elite, nobility, or upper-class members of a society
paraphernalia
the equipment that one uses to do something, or one's personal belongings collected over a period of time
bigotry
the expression of strong and unreasonable opinions without accepting or tolerating opposing views
synergy
the extra energy or additional effectiveness gained when two groups or organization combine their efforts
regression
the falling back or return to a previous state
trepidation
the fear or uneasiness about something that is going to happen
consternation
the feeling of anxiety or fear, sometimes paralyzing in its effect, and often caused by something unexpected that has happened
vertigo
the feeling or sickness and dizziness some people experience when looking down from a high place
aggregate
the final or sum total after many different amounts or scores that have been added together
precursor
the first event is responsible for the development or existence of the sound
contingent
the first thing depends on the second in order to happen or exist
spontaneity
the freedom to act when and how one wants to, often in an unpredictable or unplanned way
retinue
the group of people, such as friends or servants, who travel with someone important to help and support her
radical
the heart or the root of something, and can often seem extreme in nature
chaff
the husks of grain separated from the edible plant, or useless matter that is cast aside
complicity
the involvement in or knowledge of a situation that is illegal or bad
apathy
the lack of interest or unenthusiastic involvement in an activity where one makes no effort to change or improve it at all
vanguard
the leading spot of something, such as an army or institution
caliber
the level or quality of her ability, intelligence, and other talents
hindsight
the looking upon an event to see what should have been done instead of what was done
protagonist
the main character in a play, novel, or real event
subsistence
the means one has to support one's existence, usually referring primarily to food and shelter
pedagogy
the methods used by a teacher to teach a subject
stupor
the mind and senses are dulled and you are unable to think clearly or act normally, due to use of alcohol and drugs
epiphany
the moment when you suddenly realize or understand something important or significant
crux
the most important or difficult part of a problem or an argument which affects everything else
vernacular
the ordinary and everyday language spoken by people in a particular country or region
residual
the part that still stays or remains after the main part is taken away
remuneration
the payment or other rewards that she gets for work done, goods provided
consummate
the person's skill is very great or almost perfect in every way
domicile
the place where you live or your home
gubernatorial
the position that a governor of a state holds
infusion
the pouring in of something or the introduction of it so as to fill something else up
abstinence
the practice of keeping away from or avoiding something you enjoy, usually for health and religious reasons
attrition
the process of gradually decreasing the strength of someone by continually attacking it
demarcation
the process of setting boundaries or limits, also a line that provides a distinct separation between two things
conciliation
the process that is intended to end an argument between two groups of people
candor
the quality of being honest and open in speech or action
brevity
the quality of expressing something concisely, either in just a few words or in a very short time
suffrage
the right of people to vote in public elections
taxonomy
the science of classifying plants and animals into an organized system
liturgy
the set of rules or formal procedures used during church services
rhetoric
the skill or art of using language to persuade or influence people, especially language that sounds impressive but may not be sincere or honest
quorum
the smallest number of people in group, usually just over 50%, that are needed to make decisions legally
norm
the standard, model, or rule by which people conduct themselves
affluence
the state of having a lot of money and many possessions, granting one a high standard of living
torsion
the strain produced on a body by twisting it
regime
the system of government currently in power in a given area, or a given controlling group or management of an organization
contagion
the transmission of or the disease itself that is easily spread from one person to another through touch or through the air
censure
the verbal disapproval and harsh criticism of something that someone has done
deportment
the way in which you behave, walk, and stand in public
demeanor
the way you look and behave, which gives people insight into your character and feelings
abject
the word that emphasizes a very bad situation or quality and makes it even worse
conjecture
theory or guess that is based on information that is not certain or complete
dichotomy
there is a division of great difference or opposition between two things
turmoil
there is a great confusion, disturbance, instability, and disorder in your life
rampant
there is a lot bad things, and is increasing in a way that is difficult to control
dearth
there is a scarcity or lack of something
connive
they secretly plan to achieve something of mutual benefit, usually a things that is illegal
contiguous
thing that are in contact with or near each other; events that happen one after the other without a break
milieu
things and people that surrounds you and influence the way in which you behave
disparate
things that are clearly different from each other and belongs to very different groups or classes
sylvan
things that are related forests and trees
amenity
things that make a place more comfortable or easy to live in
arbitrary
think that it has been decided without any principle, or system, and therefore can seem unfair
contemplate
thinks about it deeply or gaze at it intently
deficit
when a person or government spends more than they take in in income or tax revenue
reverberate
when a sound echoes or rebounds from one place to another, thus having a continuing effect
deadlock
when contestant has come to a complete stop, because both scores of the game is completely tied
conscientious
when he/she does it in a thorough and careful fashion to make sure that is completely done
meticulous
when someone acts with careful attention to detail
exacting
when someone expects other people to work very hardly and carefully
dogmatic
when someone expresses their opinion in an assertive and often overly self-important manner
transmute
when something changes from one form or state into another
quintessential
when something is the perfect example of its type
culminate
when something reaches its highest point or climax
anarchy
when there is no organization or order, especially when no effective government exists
amalgamate
when two or more things, combine together to become one large thing
harmonious
when two people are in an agreement with each other
glib
when you disapprove something because she made something sound simple, easy, and problem-free when it really wasn't at all
oblivious
when you do not notice the happening of something
coerce
when you force someone to do something that they do not want to do
regurgitate
when you throw up or vomit, or simply repeat what someone else has already said
parlance
when you use words or expressions that are used by a particular group of people who have a unique way of speaking
complement
which finished something or brings it onto a fuller state
unrequited
while you love that person, she or he doesn't return that feeling
arbiter
who can settle an argument or provide advice in a dispute
judicious
who shows good judgement because she is wise and careful in making a decision
rambunctious
wild, unruly, very active, and sometimes hard to control
barrage
words or gunfire, is an attacking stream that bursts steadily upon you
figurative
words that have an abstract or symbolic meaning beyond their literal interpretation
imbibe
you absorb ideas, values, or qualities into your mind; can also refer to drinking water or beverages
capitulate
you accept or agree to do something after having resisted doing so for a long time
presumptuous
you act improperly, rudely, or without respect, especially while attempting to do something that is not socially acceptable
temperance
you act with self-restrain and don't do things in excess
beleaguer
you act with the intent to annoy or harass that person repeatedly until he gives you what you want in the end
acclimate
you adapt or get used to a situation or environment
supplement
you add on some extra to something to make up for a lack in it
assent
you agree with someone or accept what someone has said
acquiesce
you allow something to happen or you do something that someone wants without putting up a struggle or voicing your own concerns
fathom
you are able to understand something complicated or mysterious
indignant
you are angry or really annoyed about something
oppress
you are beaten down, troubled, or burdened by something
wary
you are being careful, cautious, or on your guard because you are concerned about something
aggravation
you are being constantly annoyed or bothered by it, often because it is getting worse over time
auspices
you are being guided and protected by someone
amatory
you are both physically affectionate with or passionately in love with one another
sedate
you are calm, and unlikely to be disturbed by anything
circumspect
you are cautious and you think carefully about something before you say it
beguile
you are charmed and attracted by her
suave
you are charming and very polite, being agreeable, perhaps not always sincerely
perplexed
you are completely confused or baffled by it
sanguine
you are confident and cheerful that everything will work out the way you want it to
obstinate
you are critical of someone because he or she refuses to change their mind, even when other people think she or he is being unreasonable
acerbic
you are criticizing someone in a clever but critical and mean way
ingrate
you are criticizing them because he is not being kind or expressing thanks to someone who has helped him
pensive
you are deeply thoughtful in a sad way
eschew
you are deliberately avoid doing something, especially for moral reasons
stalwart
you are dependable, sturdy, and firm in what you do or promise
disarray
you are disorganized, disordered, in a state of confusion
inquisitive
you are eager to learn and highly serious, sometimes too much
squeamish
you are easily nauseated or shocked by things that are tolerated by most people, or are extremely offensive
captivate
you are enchanted, fascinated, or delighted by something
pathological
you are extreme or unreasonable in something that you do
livid
you are extremely angry
despondent
you are extremely unhappy because you are in a unpleasant situation which you do not think will improve
constrain
you are forced to do something, or are kept from doing it
boon
you are given a special gift or favor that acts as a great benefit to you
directive
you are given an instruction or order that directs you to do something
urbane
you are having in polite, refined, and civilized fashion in social situations
culpable
you are held responsible for something wrong or bad that has happened
predicament
you are in a difficult situation or unpleasant mess that is hard to get out of
quandary
you are in a difficult situation where you have to make a decision but don't know what to do
tedium
you are in a state of boredom
accord
you are in agreement or harmony with someone
jeopardy
you are in danger or trouble of some kind
dire
you are in urgent need of it because the situation you are in is very bad or terrible
disposed
you are inclined or partial toward a particular thing or person
vigilant
you are keenly watchful, careful, or attentive to a task or situation
prone
you are likely or inclined to do something
supine
you are lying on your back with your face upward; you behave in passive or inactive way
apprehensive
you are nervous or fearful about something
impervious
you are not affected by someone's action or words, or you do not notice them
noncommittal
you are not revealing what your opinion is, and are being reserved on purpose
affiliation
you are officially involved or connected with someone
incommunicado
you are out of the touch, unable to be communicated with, or in an isolated situation
melodramatic
you are overreacting to something
bemused
you are puzzled and confused; it can also mean that you are lost or absorbed in thought
rehabilitate
you are restored to a more normal way of life, such as returning to a good health
reprimand
you are scolded, blamed, or giving a talking to by someone for something wrong that you did
staid
you are set in your own ways, that is, settled, serious, law abiding, sober
qualm
you are slightly worried that you might be doing something wrong
saunter
you are taking a stroll or slow walk from one place to another
usurp
you are taking someone's power, position, or role from them even though you do not have the right to
personify
you are the perfect example of something
lethargic
you are tired, lack of energy, and are willing to exert effort
subservient
you are too eager and willing to do what other people want, and often put your own wish aside
ambivalent
you are uncertain whether you like it or not, or what you should do about it
indifferent
you are uninterested or neural about something, not caring either in a positive or negative way
bewilder
you are very confused or puzzled by it
forte
you are very good at it or know a lot about something
adept
you are very good, skillful, or talented at it
felicity
you are very happy about something
wayward
you are very headstrong, independent, disobedient, unpredictable, and practically unmanageable
impassioned
you are very passionate or highly emotionally charged about something
vainglorious
you are very proud of yourself, and let other people know about it
disconsolate
you are very unhappy or so sad that nothing will make you feel better
distraught
you are very upset or worried about some situation
sapient
you are wise or very learned
postulate
you assert that something is true and that is should be used as a basis for argument or reasoning, despite the fact that there is no proof for that assumption
comport
you behave in a particular way; two thing agrees, harmonizes, or is consistent with it
bellicose
you behave in an aggressive way and are likely to start an argument or fight
rectitude
you behave or conduct yourself in an honest and morally correct manner
jostle
you bump against or push someone, usually because you are in a crowd of many people
conjure
you call the image of the past or summon them in your mind by imagining them
lithe
you can move easily and gracefully
waver
you cannot decide between two things because you have a serious doubts about which choice is better
elude
you cannot remember or understand something; you manage to escape or hide from something
diversion
you cause someone to turn aside momentarily from what she is doing by distracting her
beget
you cause something to happen or you create it
volition
you choose to do it because you want to, not because you are forced to
perpetrate
you commit a crime or do some other bad thing for which you are responsible
commune
you communicate with someone without using words because you feel especially close or in tune with them
correlate
you compare, associate, or equate two things together in some way
redress
you correct or improve someone's complaint for the person who had been wronged, usually by paying him money or offering him an apology
castigate
you criticize or punish someone severely
denigrate
you criticize or speak ill of it in a way that shows you think it has little to no value at all
insular
you criticize someone for either being unwilling to meet anyone outside his own small group or not being interested in learning new ideas
denounce
you criticize something severely in public because you feel strongly that they are wrong or evil
pragmatic
you deal with something in a realistic and practical way
apportion
you decide how money or blame should be shared amongst various people
bedeck
you decorate something in a showy way
subdue
you defeat enemy or emotions, or bring them under control
stipulate
you demand or specify certain things that needed to be met before you, in turn, will do something
delineate
you describe an idea or situation or border in a great detail
disdain
you despise someone, or regard that person as unworthy of your notice and attention
idolatry
you disapprove of how someone is acting because you think someone blindly admires someone for something too much
deprecate
you disapprove of something strongly
unseemly
you disapprove someone's behavior because it is not in good taste or not suitable for a particular situation
abhor
you dislike something very much, usually because you think it's immoral
impunity
you dislike the fact that she is not being punished for doing something illegal
exuberance
you display great excitement, energy, and enthusiasm
intersperse
you distribute them or scatter them against other things, sometimes at different intervals
refrain
you do not do it although you want to
renege
you do not do what you have agreed or promised to do
florid
you do not like something because it has too much decoration or is too elaborate
unflagging
you do not stop at a task, and are untiring when working upon it
reciprocate
you do or give something to someone because she has done or given something similar to you
panache
you do something in a way that shows great skill, style, and confidence
imprudent
you do something unwise, shows little good judgement, or has no forethought
finesse
you do something with great skill and care, especially handling difficult situation which might easily offend people
servile
you don't respect him because he is too obedient, too agreeable, and too willing to do anything for another person
elicit
you draw an answer from someone by force, or cause it to happen by something you say
exalt
you either praise someone highly or promote someone to a higher position in an organization
appease
you either satisfy someone or make peace with them
meander
you either wander about it with no particular goal or follow a path that twists and turns a great deal
beset
you experiencing serious problems or dangers because of something
expound
you explain something in great detail
condole
you express sympathy or sorrow, usually on the death of someones dear
revulsion
you feel a great deal of disgust or extreme dislike for something
chagrin
you feel embarrassed or annoyed because you have failed at something or have been let down in some way
nostalgic
you feel happy about time in the past, and wish that things had not changed
compulsion
you feel like you must do something about it
beholden
you feel that you have a duty toward someone because she has helped you in some way
vehement
you feel very strongly or intense about something
plunder
you forcefully take or rob other's possessions, especially during times of war, natural disaster
cull
you gather items or information from a number of different places in selective manner
amass
you gather something together or accumulate them
retaliate
you get back at or get even with someone for something that he has done to you
surmount
you get better of something by conquering or overcoming a problem or difficulty
jettison
you get rid of something because you think it is not useful or appropriate
rebuff
you give an unfriendly answer to a suggestion or offer of help; you hastily turn that person away
adduce
you give facts and examples in order to prove that something is true
abandon
you give in to the impulse of the moment and behave in a wild, uncontrolled way
cede
you give someone land or power often because of political and military pressure
recompense
you give someone something, usually money, for the trouble or loss that you have caused
relegate
you give that someone or thing a less important position than before
condone
you go along with someone's behavior and provide silent support for it despite doubts about it
litigate
you go before a court in order to bring forth a lawsuit or voice another concern you may have
bequeath
you hand it down to her in will, or pass it on from one generation to the next
rebuke
you harshly scold or criticize that person for what he or she has done
abominate
you hate something because you think it is extremely wrong and unacceptable
steadfast
you have a firm belief in your actions or opinion and refuse to give up or change them because you are certain that you are doing the right thing
ulterior
you have a hidden reason for doing something
affinity
you have a natural liking for or connection to something
covet
you have a strong desire to have something for yourself
animus
you have a strong feeling of dislike or hatred towards that person, often without a really good reason or simply based on your personal prejudices
penchant
you have a strong fondness to an activity, that you also enjoy it
ardor
you have an intense feeling of love, excitement, and admiration for it or for that person
paranoia
you have extreme distrust of others, and feel like they are always out to get you
misconstrue
you have misunderstood or interpreted something incorrectly
stolid
you have or show little emotion about anything at all
myriad
you have so many and such a great variety of something that it is hard to keep count
inundate
you have so much of something that you cannot deal with it; causes flooding
latitude
you have the freedom to choose your method and exercise you own judgement in doing it
improvise
you have to make something up on the spot since you have been surprised by an unexpected situation that has arisen
abet
you help someone in a criminal or illegal act
commemorate
you honor them or cause them to be remembered in some way
envisage
you imagine or consider its future possibility
interpolate
you insert the words into a piece of writing or conversation
interpose
you interrupt or interfere in some fashion
encroachment
you intrude upon or invade another person's private space
nettle
you irritate someone
concatenate
you join two things together by linking them one after the other
cavort
you jump and dance around in a playful, excited, or physically lively way
perpetuate
you keep it going or continue it indefinitely
sequester
you keep someone separate from other people
assertive
you know what you strongly want and strongly persist in getting it
abscond
you leave suddenly from a place that has imprisoned or persecuted you, or you leave from a place with something that doesn't belong to you
adulterate
you lessen its quality by adding inferior ingredients or elements to it
melancholy
you look and feel very sad
retrospect
you look back on or think about what happened in the past with the advantage of knowing more now that you did then
surmise
you make a guess, offer a possibility, or have a theory about it
expedite
you make an action or process happen more quickly
buttress
you make an argument, idea, or even a building stronger by providing support
belittle
you make it seem little, of small importance, or insignificant
gesticulate
you make movements with your hands and arms when you are talking, usually because you want to emphasize something
alleviate
you make pain or suffering less intense or severe
arraign
you make someone come to court to answer a criminal charge
elucidate
you make something easier to understand by giving more relevant information
assuage
you make something less painful or severe, thereby coming it
embellish
you make something more beautiful by decorating it
truncate
you make something shorter or quicker by removing or cutting off part of something
transpose
you make two things change places or reverse their normal order
facile
you mean that someone's idea is too simplistic and not well thought through
travesty
you mean that something is an extremely bad, cruel, or absurd version of it
ephemeral
you mean that something lasts for only a short time or has a very short lifespan
somatic
you mean that something relates to or affects the body and not the mind
broach
you mention a subject that may be embarrassing or unpleasant in order to begin a discussion about it
derision
you mock or make fun of someone because you think that person is stupid, unimportant, or useless
accost
you move towards someone and speak in an unpleasant or threatening way
thwart
you obstruct or stop them from happening
proffer
you offer something up or hold it out to someone
bolster
you offer support in a moment or need to something
adjudicate
you officially decide who is right or what should be done in a competition or dispute
contrary
you oppose or go against an existing opinion or fashion
reimburse
you pay her back the money that you borrowed from her, or pay for damages or losses that she has suffered
prowess
you possess considerable skill or ability in something
acclaim
you praise someone highly and approve of someone enthusiastically
stifle
you prevent something from being expressed
preclude
you prevent something/someone from doing so
gloss
you provide an explanation of a difficult word, or writing, in form of a note
recant
you publicly announce that your once firmly held beliefs or statement were wrong and that you no longer agree with them
absolve
you publicly or formally say that someone is not guilty or responsible of any wrongdoing
aloof
you purposely do not participate in activities with them, but remain distant and detached
anoint
you put an oil to someone's body; to appoint someone to an important job
peruse
you read some written text carefully
pittance
you receive a small amount of something but you know that you deserve more
plaudit
you receive admiration, praise, and approval from someone
curtail
you reduce or limit something
mitigate
you reduce the harmful or painful effects of something
allude
you refer to someone in indirect way, often in literature in reference to other works or characters
unflappable
you remain calm, cool, and collected in even the most trying of situations
reiterate
you repeat it or say something again
retort
you reply in a quick and witty fashion
mollify
you say or do something to make that person feel less angry or upset
impute
you say that someone is responsible for the blame or a crime
malign
you say unpleasant things about someone to damage his reputation
disparage
you say unpleasant words that how you have no respect for that person of thing
reverent
you show a great deal of respect, admiration, or even awe for something
exult
you show great pleasure and excitement, especially about something you have achieved
accolade
you show her great praise because you highly approve of or respect something that she has done
strut
you show off or act like you own the world
deference
you show someone respect and accept her opinion or decision, especially because she has an important position
debunk
you show something is false, thereby exposing the truth of the matter
disillusion
you show that a belief she holds dear is untrue, thus disheartening and disappointing her
altruistic
you show you care about other people and their interest more than you care about yourself
consign
you sign over or entrust her to that person's protection
enunciate
you speak or state something clearly so that you can be easily understood
berate
you speak to someone angrily because she has done something wrong
chastise
you speak to someone angrily or punish him for something wrong that he has come
abjure
you state publicly that you will give up a belief or a way of behaving or reject it
slovenly
you strongly disapprove of someone because you think he is untidy or messy
espouse
you support an idea, principle, or belief wholehearedly
divest
you take away the power, rights, or authority from someone
expropriate
you take something away from your own use although it does not belong to you
appropriate
you take something that does not belong to you for yourself without the right to do so
indoctrinate
you teach someone a set beliefs so throughly that he rejects any other beliefs or ideas without any critical thought
admonish
you tell someone gently but with seriousness that he or she has done something wrong, cautioning that person to never do it again
digress
you temporarily depart or stay from the central focus or topic at hand
temperamental
you tend to become easily upset, and experience unpredictable mood swings
deliberate
you think about or discuss something very carefully, especially before making an important decision
despicable
you think it is extremely unpleasant or nasty
odious
you think someone is unpleasant
astute
you think someone understands the situation or behavior and uses to her advantage
unfeasible
you think that some goal or task cannot be made or achieved
duplicity
you think that someone is dishonest and intends to trick you
abysmal
you think that the situation is extremely bad or of wretched quality
pompous
you think you are better than other people, and so tends to show off and be highly egocentric
pretentious
you think you are really great in some way and let everyone know about it, when in fact that is not the case at all
dupe
you trick someone into believing something that is not true
emulate
you try to behave in the same way as someone, because you admire her a great deal
dissuade
you try to discourage or prevent someone from doing something
circumvent
you try to get around some rule or restriction in a cleaver way and perhaps dishonest way
avert
you turn away from some difficult or somewhat situation
intertwine
you twist two things together and thereby interconnect them
artifice
you use clever tricks and cunning to deceive someone
deplete
you use something up or lessen its amount over a given period of time
forage
you use your hands in a busy way to search inside for something, like a pocket or bag
vengeful
you want to get back at someone for something that she did to you, and so are unwilling to forgive her
vindictive
you want to take revenge upon someone who has done something bad for you
amenable
you willingly accept something without arguing
vilify
you write or say bad things about them to make them unpopular
transcribe
you write or type full speech or some other text
progeny
your children or descendants
pique
your curiosity is aroused by something, or you feel resentment or anger toward it
visage
your face or expression that your face can make
repose
your mind is at peace or your body is at rest
rationale
your reason or explanation for why you did something
prerogative
your right or privilege to do something
entourage
a group of assistants, servants, and other people who tag along with an important person
clique
a group of people who spend a lot of time together and tends to be unfriendly toward other people
heterogeneous
a group that is made up of many different or unlike parts
analogous
a comparison can be made between the two because they are similar in some way
permutation
a complete change or total transformation
preconception
a conceived notion that you already have, usually in the form of a bias or prejudice of some kind
convoluated
a concept or procedure that is complex and takes many twists and turns
nexus
a connection or series of connections between a number of people, things, or ideas, often forming the center of a system or situation
watershed
a crucial event or turning point in either the history of a nation or the life of an individual that brings about a significant change
stereotype
a customary way of thinking about a particular group of people which is narrow-minded and often faulty
unanimous
a decision about something all people involved agree or are united in their opinion
affirmation
a declaration or confirmation that something is true
compendium
a detailed collection of information on a particular or specific subject, unusually in a book
exposition
a detailed explanation of an idea, theory, or problem, either in a spoken or written format
incendiary
a device that causes objects to catch on fire
quagmire
a difficult and complicated situation which is not easy to avoid or get out; also a swamp
impasse
a difficult situation in which progress is not possible, usually because none of the people involved are willing to agree
dilemma
a difficult situation or problem that consists of a choice between two equally disagreeable or unfavorable alternatives
endemic
a disease or life form, is very frequently found and restricted to that area or region
virulent
a disease that is very dangerous and spread very quickly
polarization
a division or separation caused by a difference in opinion or conflicting views
misgiving
a doubt or uncertainty that you have about something, usually, something that you are about to do
facade
a false outward appearance or way of behaving that hides what someone or something is really like
pandemic
a far-reaching epidemic that affects people in a very wide geographic area
camaraderie
a feeling of friendship and trust among a group of people who have usually known each other over a long period of time
visceral
a feeling or attitude that is strong and difficult to control or ignore
pseudonym
a fictitious or false name that someone uses, such as an alias or pen name
ultimatum
a final statement or final offer on an issue
succulent
a food that is juicy and tasty; sweet tomato
impetus
a force or influence that makes something happen or makes it develop more quickly
vortex
a force, such as a tornado or whirlpool, which draws things to its center, and overwhelms anything caught within it
amnesty
a forgiveness by a government for criminal political offenses
unparalleled
an accomplishment that has not been equaled by anyone, or cannot be compared to anything that anyone else has ever done
recrimination
an accusation you make in return against someone who has accused you of something first
subversive
an act is one who undertaken usually overthrow or do significant hard to a government or other institution
overt
an act that is not hidden or secret, but is done in an open and public way
contemptible
an act that is shameful, disgraceful, and worthy of scorn
retrograde
an action that causes a return to a condition or situation that is worse instead of better that the present one
wanton
an action that deliberately harms someone or damages something for no apparent or no reason
remedial
an action that is intended to improve or correct something that is lacking in some way
punitive
an action that is intended to punish someone
peremptory
an action that is not authoritative and absolute, but also is not open to debate on whether it should be carried out
flagrant
an action that someone does not care if he or she obviously breaks the rule or highly offends people
irrevocable
an action, decision, etc, that are impossible to change, reverse, or stop
ambulatory
an activity that involve walking or moving around
monotonous
an activity that is so repetitious that is quickly becomes boring and dull
novice
an activity you have just began or started of some kind
addendum
an additional section added to the end of the book, document, or speech to give more information
senile
an aged person who is less mentally aware as in the past, and hence tends to be confused and forgetful at times
catalyst
an agent that enacts change, such as starting a chemical reaction or causing an event to occur
tacit
an agreement between two people that is understood without having to use words to express it
dwindle
an amount of something becomes smaller and smaller overtime
talisman
an amulet or charm used for symbolic protection or good luck
levity
an amusing way of speaking or behaving during a serious situation, which can lighten up the moment but which can also be considered inappropriate
emaciated
an animal or person that is extremely thin because of a serious illness or lack of food
recalcitrant
an animal or person who is difficult to control and refuses to obey orders even after stiff punishment
traverse
an area or land you go across or travel through it
cosmopolitan
an area represents large cultural diversity and people from around globe
metropolitan
an area that is a large city
devoid
an area that is completely empty or lacking something
jargon
language or terminology used by a specific group that might not be understandable to those people who are not of the group
conglomerate
large business or organization that consists of many different companies
archipelago
large group of islands, sometimes highly scattered
fleeting
lasts but a short time before it faded away
strata
layers of rocks in or regions of the atmosphere of the Earth, or any levels
emanate
light and fire are emitting
carnage
massacre or slaughter of many people at one time, usually in war or intense natural disaster
credence
mental act of believing or accepting something as true
tangential
merely touches something that is not really relevant to the conversation at hand, but is a minor or unimportant point
tepid
mild, unemotional, and lacking in enthusiasm
vacuous
mind or state that is empty or blank
prattle
mindless chatter that seems like it will never stop
provincial
narrow minded and unsophisticated, limited to the opinions of a relatively local area
sovereign
nation rules itself because it is its own supreme or superior power
propensity
natural tendency towards a particular behavior
defunct
no longer in existence, or does not function
docile
not aggressive and is well-behaved, quiet, and easy to control
tenacious
not quit until you have finished what you have started
sanction
official authorization or approval to do something
deviate
one acts normally different from norm or one goes in a different direction
belie
one hides the true situation, producing a false idea or impression about it
appraisal
one indicates the value of something or the worth of what a person has accomplished
parochial
one is mostly concerned with narrow or limited issues that affect a small, local area or a very specific cause, and are unconcerned with wider or more general issues
superimpose
one is stacked over the other so that both are seen one
echelon
one level os status or rank in an organization
extricate
one manages to get free from a difficult or unpleasant situation
euphoria
one of extreme happiness or overwhelming joy
indulgent
one tends to let other people have what they want
auxiliary
one that acts in support of a main one, such as a backup generator that would replace power in case it goes out
inherent
one that is existing in a person at birth or in a thing naturally
cohesive
one that sticks together, working as a consistent, unified whole
tantamount
one thing is equivalent to another thing
predecessor
one who precedes someone else in a job, or is an ancestor
circumscribe
one's power is limited or restricted
nocturnal
only active during the night, and rests during the day
subjective
opinion that is not based upon facts or hard evidence, rather someone's feeling or emotion
irreconcilable
opinions or points of views that are so opposed to each other that it is not possible to accept both of them or reach a settlement
divergent
opinions that differ from each other
scourge
originally a whip used for torture, and now refers to something that torments or causes serious trouble or devastation
atrocious
outrageously bad, extremely bad, or shocking in its wrongness
monochrome
painted in different shades of only one color, or is done in black and white
integral
part that is necessary or essential to something
homage
pay another person you show great admiration, respect
condescend
people behave in ways that show that they are supposedly more important or intelligent than other people
venerable
people command respect because they are old and wise
exude
people notice easily that you have a quantity of feeling or quality because it flows from you
quarantine
people or animal are put in isolation so that they will not spread disease
defile
people think something is holy or important is to do something to it or say something about it which is highly offensive
wistful
people who are sad because they want something but know that they cannot have it, especially something that they used to have in the past
reticent
people who are unwilling to share information, especially about themselves, their thoughts, or their feelings
bourgeois
people who tends to be from the upper middle class, and are conservative, traditional, and materialistic
palatable
people will accept such as an idea or suggestion; food or drink is agreeable to the taste
impoverished
person or nation is very poor and stricken by poverty
audacious
person who acts with great daring and sometimes reckless bravery, despite risks and warning from other people, in order to achieve something
irascible
person who becomes angry very easily
jocular
person who is cheerful and often makes jokes or tries to make people laugh
taciturn
person who is quiet or silent by nature
introvert
person who primarily prefers being by himself instead of hanging out with others socially
parry
to deflect something or ward something off
disseminate
to distribute knowledge or information so it would reach to lots of people
unison
to do something in harmony with others or all together at one time
contravene
to do something that is not allowed or forbidden by that law, rule, or agreement
unwitting
to do something that you didn't know you were doing it, hence it was unintentional on your part
obviate
to eliminate a problem or a need that makes solving the problem necessary
accentuate
to emphasize it or to make it more noticeable
imbue
to fill a person with complete quality, such as an emotion or idea
inculcate
to fix an idea or belief in someone's mind by repeatedly teaching it
conscript
to force someone into military service
recoup
to get back an amount of money you have lost or spent
purge
to get rid of or eliminate it, especially if it is unclean in some way
taint
to give an undesirable quality which damages a person's reputation or otherwise spoil something
corroborate
to give information or evidence that further supports what has been reported
reinstate
to give someone back her job or position that she has lost, or to restore to use that which was no longer being used
renounce
to give up or reject a position or practice
rant
to go on an angry verbal attack
gingerly
to handle an object being careful and cautious with it
poseur
to have a certain quality or social position, usually because he wants to influence others in some way
wallow
to immerse or roll or absorb oneself lazily in something; can be involved in a negative feeling
augment
to increase its value or effectiveness by adding something to it
interject
to insert a comment during a conversation that interrupts its flow
explicate
to make an idea or plan clear by explaining tit
obfuscate
to make something deliberately unclear, confusing, and difficult to understand
rejuvenate
to make that person feel young and strong again
emigrate
to move away from her native country to another
disburse
to pay out money, usually from a large fund that had been collected for a specific purpose
discern
to perceive by the sight or some other sense or by the intellect; see, recognize, or apprehend
cajole
to persuade someone to do something, usually by being very nice to them
pare
to reduce or lesson something
cloister
to remove and isolate her from the rest of the world
denude
to remove the plants and trees that cover it, or to make something or someone bare
supplant
to replace someone with someone else, usually because the latter is more powerful or better in some way
divulge
to reveal information that was once private or secret
quaver
to shake or tremble, especially when speaking
decry
to speak against something and find fault with it
quell
to stamp out, quiet, or overcome something
opine
to state your opinion on something
sojourn
to stay at a place that is not your home for a short amount of time
disentangle
to straighten out a difficult situation
squander
to use something valuable wastefully and unwisely
infringe
to violate or intrude upon someone's rights
ramble
to wander about leisurely, with no specific destination in mind
undermine
to weaken something or make it unstable in a gradual but purposeful fashion
decipher
to work out what it says, even though it is very difficult to read or understand
naive
too trusting, either because you don't have enough experience with life, or because you are childlike and simple
verity
truth or the reality of something
veracity
truthfulness of something
reversion
turning back again to a previous state or condition
coalesce
two or more things comes together to form a single larger unit
rapport
two people where they have a good understanding of something and can communicate well with each other
convergent
two things that are meeting or coming together at a given point in time or space
disparity
two things that does not have equal status, and so are different or unlike in some way
ramification
unanticipated result or consequence from an action
omnipotent
unlimited in its power
philanthropy
unselfish support through donated money, work, or gifts to positive social purposes
desolate
unused, empty of life, deserted, and lonely area or place
nonconformist
unwilling to believe in the same thing other people do, or act in a fashion that society sets as a standard
prophylactic
used as a preventable or protective agent to keep one free from disease or infection
agrarian
used to describe something that is related to farmland or the economy that is concerned with agriculture
filial
used to describe the relationship or feelings that exist between both sons and daughters and their parents
primordial
used to describe things that existed close to the information of the Earth, or close to the origin or development of something
aesthetic
used to talk about art, beauty, the study of the beauty, and the appreciation of beautiful things
ineffectual
useless or ineffective when it comes to doing it
fluctuate
vary or change often, rising or failing seemingly at random
stature
In society is your standing, that is how society vies your level of importance relative to your position in life or your character
symposium
a formal meeting at which several expert or specialists deliver short talks or discuss a particular subject
malaise
a general feeling of discontent, general unease, or even illness in a person or group for which there does not seem to be a quick and easy solution
commendation
a giving a praise to another who has won approval for excellent work
preponderance
a greater amount or number of something
cadre
a group especially trained to lead, formalize, and accomplish a particular task, or to train as part of a larger organization
tenet
a belief held by a group, organization, or person
abidge
a book or play you make it shorter by making cuts to the original
embankment
a build-up bank or ridge make of earth or stone that supports a road or holds back water
derelict
a building or place that is empty, not used, and in bad condition or disrepair
dilapidated
a building, vehicle, etc, is old, broken-down, and is in very bad condition
fledgling
a business that is just beginning or developing
fete
a celebration or festival to honor a special occasion
inflection
a change or variation, such as in a person's voice, or in the form a noun or verb takes
benefaction
a charitable contribution of money or assistance that someone gives to a person or organization
precocious
a child who shows advanced intelligence or skills at an unusually young age
lien
a claim or legal right to keep or sell that property if the debtor cannot pay his or her debt
unfounded
a claim that is not based upon evidence, but is rather unproven or groundless
ruse
a clever trick or deception used to fool someone
precipitous
a cliff or drop that is very steep or falls sharply
confidant
a close and trusted friend to whom you can tell secret matters of importance
medley
a collection of different things, such as different tunes in a song or different types of food in a meal
reprieve
a temporary relief from or cancellation of a punishment, or relief from something, such as pain or trouble of some kind
coalition
a temporary union of different political or social group who agree to work together to achieve a shared aim
veneer
a thin layer, such as a thin sheet of expensive wood over a cheaper type of wood to give a false appearance of higher quality
dispel
a thought from your mind, you cause it to go away or vanish
inestimable
a value or benefit which has too much that it cannot be calculated
juggernaut
a very powerful force, organization, or group whose influence cannot be stopped, especially when it is large and powerful and will likely have bad effects
cataclysm
a violent, sudden event that causes great change or harm
portent
a warning that indicates what is likely to happen in the future, which is usually something unpleasant
potable
a water that is clean and safe to drink
artifact
a weapon, tool, or piece of art that is created by human beings which is historically and culturally interesting
axiom
a wise saying or widely recognized general truth that is often self-evident, and can also be an established rule or law
metaphor
a word or phrase that means one thing but is used to describe something else in order to highlight similar qualities
vassal
a worker who served a lord in exchange for land to live on
fester
a wound becomes infected, making it worse
ponderous
a writing or speech that is boring, highly serious, and seems very long and wordy
missive
a written letter, especially a formal, legal, or important one
resilience
able to recover quickly and easily from unpleasant, difficult, and damaging situation or events
impulsive
act without thinking about something beforehand in a way that is not predictable
covert
activities or situations that are secret and hidden
belligerent
aggressive, very unfriendly, and prone to fight
posterity
all of your future descendants, or your future generations
irrefutable
an argument or statement that cannot be proven wrong and therefore must be accepted
seminal
an article, book, piece of music or other work that has many ideas and has great influence on generating new ideas for future work
convivial
an atmosphere or occasion that is friendly, pleasant, cheerful, and relaxed
abortive
an attempt or action was cut short without finishing it and is hence unsuccessful
callous
an attitude that is cruel, uncaring, and shows no concerns for others whatsoever
posthumous
an award that is given only after the recipient has already died, often said of an author
unwarranted
an decision that can not be justified because there is no evidence to back it up (useless)
extravaganza
an elaborate production or spectacular display which is meant to entertain, often in great fashion
sordid
an environment or character that can be dirty, the latter low or base in an immoral or greedy sort of way
pastoral
an environment that is rural, peaceful, simple, and natural
stupendous
an event or accomplishment that is amazing, or simply spectacular
debacle
an event or attempt that fails completely in an embarassing way
tumultuous
an event or period of time that is filled with great excitement, confusion, or violence
inaugural
an event that celebrated the beginning of something
impending
an event that is approaching fast, about to occur, something threatening coming
fiasco
an event that is complete and embarrassing failure
imminent
an event that is unpleasant that is about to happen soon
monumental
an event that was very great, impressive, or of considerable historical significance
empirical
an evidence or study that is based on real experience or scientific experiments rather than on unproven theories
caricature
an exaggerated drawing or description that is designed to make that person look silly
paragon
an example of a thing or person at its or her very best
verbiage
an excessive use of words to convey something that could be expressed with fewer words
fallacy
an idea or belief that is false
whimsical
an idea or person that is slightly strange, unusual, and amusing rather than serious and practical
fruition
an idea or plan that produces the result you wanted to achieve from it
germane
an idea or remark that is connected to a situation in an important or fitting way
abstract
an idea that is not based on a sensed material object, but is based on a material concept or is purely theoretical
assimilate
an idea you completely understand or use it; or get used to a new place
chronic
an illness or pain is serious and lasts for a long time
iniquity
an immoral act, wickedness, evil
maverick
an individual who does not follow general opinions but rather thinks for herself or strikes out on her own
pestilence
an infectious disease that is deadly, or an agent of some kind that is destructive or dangerous
adage
an inherited saying or phrase that has been historically used to express a common experience
epitaph
an inscription upon a tomb which tells of a person's accomplishment during life
preamble
an introduction or preliminary statement which usually precedes a formal document in order to explain its purpose
indispensable
an item that is absolutely necessary or essential
hyperbole
is a way of emphasizing something that makes it sound much more impressive or much worse than is actually is
substantive
issues that are the most important, serious, and real issues of a subject
pervasive
it appears to be everywhere
encompass
it includes all aspects of it, or completely surrounds it
credible
it is easy to believe or trust
implicit
it is understood or implied without having to come right out and say it
incumbent
it is your duty or responsibility to something
encumber
it make something difficult for you to move freely or do what you want
dominion
it rules or controls it absolutely
connote
it suggests an additional idea or emotion that is not part of its original literal meaning
ancillary
it supports something but is less important than that which it supports
surge
it swells, rapidly increases, or suddenly rises
tensile
its ability to be stretched or extended, and also pertains to its tension
periphery
its boundary or outer edge of a place
laborious
job or process takes a long time, a lot of effort, and is often boring
deterrent
keeps someone from doing something against you
magnanimity
kindness and noble generosity shown towards someone, especially after defeating him in battle or after having been treated badly by him
indigenous
living things that originated from there, rather than coming from another area of the world
ransack
loot or rob items from something, also mean to look through something thoroughly by examining every bit of it
facilitate
make it easier for all involving by giving your able assistance
strident
makes her feeling or opinion known in a forceful and strong way that often offends some people; loud and sharp
enthrall
makes you so interested and excited that you give it all your attention
allay
making someone feel less afraid or worried
accommodate
making things more convenient for someone
discrete
objects that are completely unconnected to another, so each one is separate and individual
sporadic
occurrence that happen from time to time but not at constant or regular intervals
momentous
occurrence that is very important, significant, or vital in some way
intelligentsia
those individuals who are the most highly educated
pugnacious
to act in a combative and aggressive way
assay
to analyze the chemicals presents in a substance, or to put something to the test
uncouth
to be awkward and unmannerly
timorous
to be fearful
tentative
to be hesitant or uncertain about something,
unlettered
to be illiterate, or unable to write and read
terse
to be short on point, often in an abrupt manner that may seem unfriendly
politic
to be socially wise and diplomatic
tutelage
to be under his or her guidance and teaching
initiate
to begin or start something
induce
to bring it about, to persuade someone to do something
nullify
to cancel or negate something
pander
to cater or suck up to a person's baser instincts in order to influence or exploit her in some way
liquidate
to close business or company and sell the things that belong to it in order to pay off its debts
unscathed
to come out from something uninjured
squalor
very dirty and unpleasant condition that people live or work in, due to poverty
opulent
very impressive and grand, and is made from expensive materials
scant
very limited or slight amount, hence it is inadequate or insufficient in size or quantity
probity
very moral and honest behavior
pandemonium
very noisy and uncontrolled situation, especially one that is caused by a lot of angry and excited people
vestige
very small part that remains from a once larger whole
panoramic
view of a landscape is a sweeping or wide-ranging view of it
secular
viewpoints are not religious or spiritual ones, but pertain to worldly or material aspects of life
embodiment
visible representation or concrete expression of a quality or an idea
satire
way of criticizing people or ideas in a humorous way through the use of exaggeration, and is often used to make people see their faults
conventional
way of thinking or behaving is the one that is most commonly accepted by social groups
torrid
weather that is very hot and dry, or it can refer to earth that had been baked or scorched by such weather
congeal
when a liquid becomes very thick and sticky, almost like a solid