Tina Maga 2

Summit

1.the highest point of a hill or mountain. 2.a meeting between heads of government

rigor

something hard to endure

Barrage

A flood (metaphorical)

betrothal

An engagement; a promise to wed, and also the period of time between a marriage proposal and a marriage

Confound

Bewildered, confused

proficiency

a high degree of competence or skill; expertise.

climax

a high point or an ending of a series of events

inkling

a hint, a vague idea

homestead

a house, especially a farmhouse, and outbuildings.

expedition

a journey taken for pleasure

Lethargy/Lethargic

a lack of energy and enthusiasm

caribou

a large North American reindeer.

vat

a large container such as a tub or barrel used for holding liquids

peninsula

a large mass of land projecting into a body of water

prairie

a large open area of grassland, especially in the Mississippi River valley.

fiber

a leatherlike material made by compressing layers of paper or cloth

frontier

a line or border separating two countries.

Era

a long and distinct period of history with a particular feature or characteristic.

ridge

a long narrow hilltop, mountain range

scowl

a look of anger or strong disaproval, frown

Tumult (*tumultuous adj)

a loud, confused noise, especially one caused by a large mass of people

Din

a loud, unpleasant, and prolonged noise.

guillotine

a machine with a heavy blade sliding vertically in grooves, used for beheading people.

banquet

a meal that is well prepared and greatly enjoyed

encounter

a meeting, confrontation

Courier

a messenger who transports goods or documents, in particular.

euphemism

a mild or indirect word or expression substituted for one considered to be too harsh or blunt when referring to something unpleasant or embarrassing.

skirmish

a minor fight or battle

horde

a moving crowd

brawl

a noisy fight in a crowd

courtship

a period during which a couple develop a romantic relationship, especially with a view to marriage.

leeway

a permissible difference

Fanatic

a person filled with excessive and single-minded zeal, especially for an extreme religious or political cause.

Harbinger

a person or thing that announces or signals the approach of another.

epitome

a person or thing that is a perfect example of a particular quality or type.

Enigma

a person or thing that is mysterious, puzzling, or difficult to understand.

nomad

a person who constantly travels, never settling

amateur

a person who engages in a pursuit, especially a sport, on an unpaid basis.

Devotee

a person who enjoys or is interested in something very much

Peddler

a person who goes from place to place selling small goods.

pioneer

a person who is among the first to explore or settle a new country or area OR develop or be the first to use or apply (a new method, area of knowledge, or activity).

Zealot

a person who is fanatical and uncompromising in pursuit of their religious, political, or other ideals.

Recluse

a person who lives a solitary life and tends to avoid other people

colonist

a person who lives in a colony (an area that is controlled by or belongs to a country and is far away)

Countenance

a person's face or facial expression.

gait

a person's manner of walking

fragrance

a pleasant, sweet smell.

affection

a positive feeling of liking

hoax

a practical joke

orator

a public speaker, especially one who is eloquent or skilled.

splendor

a quality that outshines the usual

retort

a quick response that is often clever

Commodity (Commodities)

a raw material or primary agricultural product that can be bought and sold, such as copper or coffee.

nostalgia

a sentimental longing or wistful affection for the past, typically for a period or place with happy personal associations.

Reprimand

a severe reproof or rebuke, especially a formal one by a person in authority.

sanctuary

a shelter from danger or hardship

minute

a short note

omen

a sign of something about to happen

Impasse

a situation in which no progress is possible, especially because of disagreement; a deadlock.

Deadlock

a situation, typically one involving opposing parties, in which no progress can be made.

flaw

a slight fault, defect, crack

sneer

a slight raising of the upper lip expressing contempt

Residue

a small amount of something that remains after the main part has gone or been taken or used.

chameleon

a small slow-moving Old World lizard with a prehensile tail, long extensible tongue, protruding eyes that rotate independently, and a highly developed ability to change color.

Cascade

a small waterfall, typically one of several that fall in stages down a steep rocky slope.

Zephyr

a soft gentle breeze.

zephyr

a soft gentle breeze.

Sentry

a soldier stationed to keep guard or to control access to a place.

jeopardy

a source of danger

Schism

a split or division between strongly opposed sections or parties, caused by differences in opinion or belief.

Frenzy

a state or period of uncontrolled excitement or wild behavior.

Disclaim

a statement that denies something, especially responsibility.

Reminiscence [reminesce verb)]

a story told about a past event remembered by the narrator

Dungeon

a strong underground prison cell, especially in a castle.

anesthetic

a substance that induces insensitivity to pain.

Surrogate

a substitute, especially a person deputizing for another in a specific role or office

nuance

a subtle difference in or shade of meaning, expression, or sound.

Caprice

a sudden and unaccountable change of mood or behavior.

vicinity

a surrounding area or neighborhood, proximity

facade

an outward appearance that is maintained to conceal a less pleasant or creditable reality.

awe

an overwhelming feeling of wonder or admiration

wrath

anger, age or fury

fauna

animals, creatures, beasts

enmity

animosity

declare

announce publicly or officially

belligerent

antagonistic, hostile, aggressive

apprehension

anxiety or fear that something bad or unpleasant will happen.

tyrant

any person who exercises power in a cruel way

inanimate

appearing dead

plausible

appearing worthy of belief, reasonable

ratify

approve, confirm, affirm, endorse, sanction

curvature

arc, arch, bow

dispute

argument, disagreement

cantankerous

argumentative, ill-tempered

repulsive

arousing intense distaste or disgust. adj.

Solicit

ask for or try to obtain (something) from someone.

assail

assault, attack, invade

insist

assert to be true

aghast

astounded, dismayed, apalled, astonished, shocked

aloft

at or to great height

endeavor

attempt

entourage

attendants, group, retinue, coterie

heed

attention, listen to, obey

Entice

attract or tempt by offering pleasure or advantage.

ascribed

attribute something to (a cause)

mandate

authorization, commission, directive

spontaneous

automatic, without thinking

mediocre

average, ordinary, undistinguished

aeronautic

aviation-related

evasion

avoidance

choleric

bad-tempered

Choleric

bad-tempered or irritable.

Cantankerous

bad-tempered, argumentative, and uncooperative.

scanty

barely adequate, lacking

desolation

barrenness, desertion, bleakness

Conventional

based on or in accordance with what is generally done or believed.

essential

basic, central, fundamental, important, crucial, necessary, urgent

accompany

be a companion to somebody

epitomize

be a perfect example of

exemplify

be a typical example of

impending

be about to happen.

embody

be an expression of or give a tangible or visible form to (an idea, quality, or feeling).

fret

be constantly or visibly worried or anxious.

intoxication

be drunk

Suffice (think sufficient)

be enough or adequate.

Seethe

be filled with intense but unexpressed anger.

Err

be mistaken or incorrect; make a mistake.

cadence

beat, lilt, meter

acclimate

become accustomed to a new climate or to new conditions

mellow

become more relaxed, easygoing, or genial

Expand

become or make larger or more extensive.

novice

beginner

Stealthy

behaving, done, or made in a cautious and surreptitious manner, so as not to be seen or heard.

pretentious

being a show off, arrogant

miniature

being on a very small scale

merit

being particularly good or worthy

heresy

beliefs that go against religion

alturistic

benevolent, charitable, humane, compassionate

drub

berate, clobber, lambaste, wallop

wager

bet

magnanimous

big-hearted, generous, noble, princely, forgiving, patient, tolerant, indulgent, ungrudging, unresentful

androgynous

bisexual

abrasive

biting, caustic, cutting, rough in manner

Rancor

bitterness or resentfulness, especially when long-standing.

bile

bitterness, bad temper

grotesque

bizarre, outlandish, ugly

outlandish

bizzarre

obstruct

block (an opening, path, road, etc.); be or get in the way of.

err

blunder, slip up

bravado

bluster, bombast, swagger

brash

bold

Brazen

bold and without shame

banal

boring, dull, bland, insipid

foundation

bottom, ground work, basis

buttress

brace, prop, underpin

bough

branch

concise

brief, terse, succinct, compact

regurgitate

bring (swallowed food) up again to the mouth.

rouse

bring out of sleep; awaken.

ebullient

bubbling, enthusiastic, exuberant

acquire

buy or obtain (an object or asset) for oneself.

machination

cabal, design, ploy

nonchalant

calm, casual

gully

canyon

compatible

capable of existing together in harmony

Heed (Noun)

careful attention.

discreet

careful, displaying tact

Ensnare

catch in or as in a trap

Divert

cause (someone or something) to change course or turn from one direction to another.

Bewildered

cause (someone) to become perplexed and confused.

intrigue

cause to be interested or curious

petrify

cause to become stone-like or stiff or dazed and stunned

corrode

cause to deteriorate due to the action of water, air, or an acid

soothe

cause to feel better

revolve

cause to move by turning over or in a circular manner of as if on an axis

stampede

cause to run in panic

Fatal

causing death.

Contentious

causing or likely to cause an argument; controversial.

Gruesome

causing repulsion or horror; grisly.

wary

cautious

Fickle

changing frequently, especially as regards one's loyalties, interests, or affection.

Ostentatious

characterized by vulgar or pretentious display; designed to impress or attract notice.

Beguile

charm or enchant (someone), sometimes in a deceptive way.

beguile

charm, allure, bewitch, captivate

Ebullient

cheerful and full of energy.

naive

childlike, unexperienced, innocent

constrict

choke, stifle, contract, smother

scour

clean with hard rubbing

unequivocal

clear, leaving no doubt

lucid

clear, unclouded, unambiguous

coherent

clear, understandable

Artifice

clever or cunning devices or strategies especially as used to trick or deceive others.

realistic

closely resembling real life

apparel

clothing in general

cajole

coax, wheedle

pigment

color source

contend

combat, compete, argue, assert

dwell

come back to

pre·cede

come before (something) in time.

loom

come into view indistinctly, often threateningly

Convene

come or bring together for a meeting or activity; assemble.

console

comfort (someone) at a time of grief or disappointment.

Grotesque

comically or repulsively ugly or distorted.

advent

coming, arrival

decree

command

prevalent

common

lenient

compassionate, forgiving, indungent

Raze

completely destroy (a building, town, or other site).

supplementary

completing or enhancing something.

Conform

comply with rules, standards, or laws

stifle

conceal or hide

Terse

concise

Brevity

concise and exact use of words in writing or speech.

juxtaposition

concomitance, pairing, union

bewildered

confused, puzzled, perplexed

chaos

confusion, a state of disorganization, anarchy

monotonous

continuing in an unchanging tone; wearying

chronic

continuous, constant, persistent, confirmed, settled

maneuver

contrivance

manipulate

control (others or oneself) or influence skillfully, usually to one's advantage

intersect

converge

Repartee

conversation or speech characterized by quick, witty comments or replies

replica

copy, duplicate, facsimile

valiant

courageous, brave

collision

crash, clash, impact

grovel

crawl, beg

felon

criminal

rudimentary

crude, basic, fundamental

conventional

customary, well-established, habitual

sever

cut off from a whole

slit

cut; incision

treacherous

dangerously unstable and unpredictable

Murky (Murkily adv)

dark and gloomy, especially due to thick mist.

impasse

deadlock, standoff, stalemate, standstill

trifle

deal with lightly

annul

declare invalid (an official agreement, decision, or result)

Endorse

declare one's public approval or support of.

adorn

decorate, ornament, embellish

diminish

decrease, lessen, dwindle, shrink, contract, decline, subside, wane, fade, recede, weaken, moderate

remorse

deep regret or guilt for a wrong committed.

profound

deep, not superficial

divert

deflect, reroute, turn, detour, amuse, entertain, distract

impede

delay or prevent (someone or something) by obstructing them

fragile

delicate, breakable, frail, brittle

ecstatic

delighted, euphoric

foster (adj)

denoting someone that has a specified family connection through fostering rather than birth.

despondent

depressed, morose, gloomy, sad, brooding, desolate, forlorn, woeful, mournful, dejected

Dismal

depressing; dreary.

violate

destroy and strip of its possession

exterminate

destroy completely, as if down to the roots

Tenacious

determined/persistent

annihilate

devastate, demolish

enervate

devitalize, emasculate, incapitate

destitute

devoid, lacking, poor, impoverished

Pious

devoutly religious

harangue

diatribe, exhortation, tirade

Elusive

difficult to find, catch, or achieve.

Enigmatic

difficult to interpret or understand; mysterious.

arduous

difficult, demanding, grueling

Discursive

digressing from subject to subject.

discursive

digressive, rambling

cacophony

din, dissonance, jangle

dingy

dirty, filthy, shabby, dark

catastrophe

disaster, ruin, devastation

ascertain

discover, find out, determine, unearth

extricate

disengage, withdraw

camouflage

disguise, obscure, cloud, hide

deceit

dishonesty, fraudulence, trickery

aversion

dislike, hatred

disarray

disorder, chaos

deride

disparge, gibe, jeer

brandish

display, exhibit, parade

Benevolence

disposition to do good.

controversy

dispute; debate; quarrel

aloof

distant, detatched, cool, remote, blasé

Chagrin

distress or embarrassment at having failed or been humiliated.

chagrin

distress or embarrassment at having failed or been humiliated.

agitate

disturb, upset, stir up (like a washing machine)

abnegate

ditch/give up

Heterogeneous

diverse in character or content; made up of parts that are different

systematic

done or acting according to a fixed plan or system; methodical.

Hasty

done or acting with excessive speed or urgency; hurried.

demote

downgrade

horrid

dreadful, horrible, shocking

bleak

dreamy, miserable, without much hope

plummet

drop sharply

dehydrate

dry out, parch, dessicate

implausible

dubious, flimsy, suspect

compliant

ductile, flexible, tractable

delude

dupe, hoax, trick

docile

easily managed

exultant

ecstatic, elated, jubilant

embellish

elaborate, expand, ornament

glee

elation

exquisite

elegant

altitude

elevation especially above sea level or above the earth's surface

articulate

eloquent, glib, enunciate

hatch

emerge from the eggs

evacuate

empty out, expel, empty, vacate

encompass

encircle, circumscribe

foster (verb)

encourage or promote the development of (something, typically something regarded as good).

adversary

enemy, foe, opponent

revel/reveled

enjoy oneself in a lively and noisy way, especially with drinking and dancing.

expand

enlarge, increase, augment, extend, broaden, widen, stretch, spread, swell, inflate, dilate, bloat

irate

enraged, angry, indignant, infuriated

Ardent

enthusiastic or passionate.

devotee

entusiast, fan, admirer

era

epoch, period, age

Expunge

erase or remove completely (something unwanted or unpleasant).

expunge

erase, obliterate, strike out

elude

escape, either physically or mentally

founder

establisher, sink

scrutinize (scrutiny)

examine or inspect closely and thoroughly.

eclipse

exceed in importance

Garrulous

excessively talkative, especially on trivial matters.

exuberant

excited, lively, energetic

exhilaration

excitement; a state of elation

condone

excuse, absolve, overlook, accept, tolerate, allow, permit, suffer, bear, stomach

prenuptial

existing or occurring before marriage.

egress

exit

adept

expert

commend

express approval of

Bemoan

express discontent or sorrow over (something).

censure

express severe disapproval

extrapolate

extend the application of (a method or conclusion, especially one based on statistics) to an unknown situation

Antipathy

extreme dislike

anguish

extreme distress of body or mind

ecstasy

extreme happiness

Fatigue

extreme tiredness, typically resulting from mental or physical exertion or illness.

frigid

extremely cold

Repugnant

extremely distasteful; unacceptable

Ravenous

extremely hungry.

miniscule

extremely small; tiny.

countenance

face, aspect, appearance, bearing, demeanor, air, visage, sanction, endorse, bless, favor, encourage, condone

neglect

fail to care for properly

malfunction

failure

sizeable

fairly large.

Fidelity

faithfulness to a person, cause, or belief, demonstrated by continuing loyalty and support.

extraordinary

far more than usual or expected

cling

fasten upon

Corpulent

fat; obese, ponderous

immaculate

faultless, unblemished, impeccable

apprehensive

fearful or anxious, especially about the future

Herbivorous

feeding on plants

exult

feel extreme happiness or elation

sentiment

feeling or emotion

Jubilant

feeling or expressing great happiness and triumph

Ecstatic

feeling or expressing overwhelming happiness or joyful excitement.

indignant

feeling or showing anger or annoyance at what is perceived as unfair treatment.

barrier

fence, wall, obstacle

ferocious

fierce

furious

fierce

inflate

fill with gas or air

Ascertain

find (something) out for certain

glib

flip, fluent, verbose, smooth, smug

barrage

flood

cascade

flood, gush, pour, surge, waterfall, torrent

deluge

flood, overflow, inundation, torrent, engulf, oerwhelm

Compel

force or oblige (someone) to do something.

compel

force, coerce, goad, motivate

foretell

forecast, prophesy, auger

exotic

foreign, alien, unfamiliar

prophesy

foretell, predict, forecast, auger

prediction

foretelling

theorize

form a theory

renounce

formally declare one's abandonment of (a claim, right, or possession).

eccentric

freak, oddball, weirdo, nonconformist, odd, unorthodox, unconventional, offbeat

Extricate

free (someone or something) from a constraint or difficulty.

sociable

friendly

hospitable

friendly and welcoming to strangers or guests

gruesome

frightful, shocking, ghastly

flippant

frivolous, flip, playful

elated

full of high-spirited delight

vital

full of life, animated

comical

funny, amusing

contraption

gadget, device

convene

gather, assemble, meet

Consensus

general agreement.

Bounty

generosity, liberality

shed

get rid of

banish

get rid of, expel, exile, deport

interpret

give an interpretation or explanation to

emit

give off, send forth, or discharge

Conniving

given to or involved in conspiring to do something immoral, illegal, or harmful.

Concise

giving a lot of information clearly and in a few words

Ominous

giving the impression that something bad or unpleasant is going to happen; threatening; inauspicious.

Dingy

gloomy and drab.

somber

gloomy, depressing, melancholy

dismal

gloomy, dreadful

revert

go back to a previous state

Ransack

go hurriedly through (a place) stealing things and causing damage.

flounce

go or move in an exaggeratedly impatient or angry manner.

freight

goods transported by truck, train, ship, or aircraft.

abyss

gorge, chasm, pit

meritocracy

government or the holding of power by people selected on the basis of their ability.

tact

grace

Glee

great delight.

veneration

great respect

dumbfound

greatly astonish or amaze.

extroverted

gregarious

species

group of similar organisms that can breed and produce fertile offspring

chorus

group, band

contrite

guilty, feel sorry for one's deed

hover

hang in the air

coincide

happen simultaneously

unceremoniously

happening or done very suddenly and quickly with no effort to be careful or polite

felicity

happiness, contentment, bliss

jubilant

happy, exultant, gleeful, joyful, ecstatic

Brittle

hard but liable to break or shatter easily.

elusive

hard to catch, slippery, evasive

obscure

hard to understand, hidden,

industrious

hard working, conscientious, productive

detriment

harm or loss; injury, damage; a disadvantage; a cause of harm, injury, loss, or damage

panned

harsh criticism

rigorous

harsh, severe, rigid

despicable

hateful, contemptible, base, mean, vile, detestable, depraved

acrid

having a bitter, unpleasant taste

Pungent

having a sharply strong taste or smell

Androgynous

having both male and female characteristics

fastidious

having high and often capricious standards, difficult to please, showing or demanding excessive delicacy or care

anthropomorphic

having human characteristics.

versatile

having many funtions or talents

Fervent

having or displaying a passionate intensity.

lofty

having or displaying great dignity or nobility

condescending

having or showing a feeling of patronizing superiority.

vindictive

having or showing a strong or unreasoning desire for revenge.

Astute

having or showing an ability to accurately assess situations or people and turn this to one's advantage.

keen

having or showing an ability to think clearly and to understand what is not obvious or simple about something; very strong; very excited about and interested in something

Devout

having or showing deep religious feeling or commitment.

Erudite

having or showing great knowledge or learning.

Shrewd

having or showing sharp powers of judgment; astute.

Dogged

having or showing tenacity and grim persistence.

Competent

having the necessary ability, knowledge, or skill to do something successfully.

Judicious

having, showing, or done with good judgment or sense.

celestial

heavanly, divinve, spiritual

trek

hike

imply

hint at

restrain

hold back

Reign

hold royal office; rule as king or queen

custody

holding by the police

tenacious

holding fast, not ready to let go of, persistant, untiring, tireless

aperture

hole, gap, space, opening, crack

devout

holy, religious

hallowed

holy, sacred

candid

honest, out in the open

candor

honesty, sincerity

Hallowed

honor as holy.

atrocity

horror, barbarity, outrage

kin

house, lineage, tribe

animosity

ill feeling, bitterness, rancor, acrimony

misbegotten

illegitimate, ill-conceived

emulate

imitate, simulate, copy, follow

Mar

impair the appearance of; disfigure.

imminent

impending, appraoching, near

impervious

impenetrable, immune

implicit

implied though not plainly expressed.

formidable

impressive, awe-inspiring, impregnable, invincible

caprice

impulse, whim, fancy

abroad

in a foreign country

Content/Contented

in a state of peaceful happiness.

captive

in captivity

endanger

in danger of being threatened

verbatim

in exactly the same words as were used originally.

dormant

inactive, a state of resembling sleep

Innate

inborn; natural.

Futile

incapable of producing any useful result; pointless.

Dogmatic

inclined to lay down principles as incontrovertibly true.

fickle

inconstant

enigmatic

inexplicable, incomprehensible, stange, puzzling, baffling, bewildering, perplexing, cryptic

Scald

injure with very hot liquid or steam

lagoon

inlet, pool

paltry

insignificant

disingenuous

insincere, false, phony

Formidable

inspiring fear or respect through being impressively large, powerful, intense, or capable.

esoteric

intended for or likely to be understood by only a small number of people with a specialized knowledge or interest.

Felicity

intense happiness.

intercede

intervene

preliminary

introductory, preparatory

infest

invade in great numbers

ingenuity

inventiveness, creativity

erratic

irregular

Coerce

persuade (an unwilling person) to do something by using force or threats.

Cajole

persuade someone to do something by sustained coaxing or flattery.

flue

pipe, duct

pathetic

pitiful

compassion

pity, sympathy, mercy

personable

pleasant in appearance pr personality

connive

plot

toxic

poisonous

Burnish

polish (something, especially metal) by rubbing.

diplomatic

polite, tactful

courteous

polite, well mannered

Bombastic

pompous in speech and manner( ADD CHINESE)

Celestial

positioned in or relating to the sky, or outer space as observed in astronomy

potential

possible

flammable

possible to burn

potent

powerful, efective

extol

praise

acclaim

praise, approval, cheer, applause, honor

plight

predicament

Foretell

predict (the future or a future event).

Bias

prejudice in favor of or against one thing, person, or group compared with another, usually in a way considered to be unfair.

affectation

pretension, unnaturalness, artificiality, pretense, airs, sham, facade, pose, posture

quid

pro - (n., latin) - a mutually beneficial exchange

oppression

prolonged cruel or unjust treatment or control.

eminent

prominent, well-known, famous, distinguished, noteworthy

Exhibit

publicly display (a work of art or item of interest) in an art gallery or museum or at a trade fair.

pristine

pure, untouched

trace

pursue or chase relentlessly

Quell

put an end to (a rebellion or other disorder), typically by the use of force.

compose

put together out of existing material

competent

qualified, capable, fit

contentious

quarrelsome, cantankerous, feisty, combative, irascible, pugnacious

Nimble

quick and light in movement or action; agile.

expedient

quick, practical

abdicate

quit, resign, renounce, step down

apartheid

racial segregation; specifically : a former policy of segregation and political and economic discrimination against non-European groups in the Republic of South Africa

scull

racing boat, oar

chasm

ravine, canyon, abyss

authentic

real, genuine

insurgent

rebellious

reminiscence

recollection, recall, collection, memory, nostalgia

insinuation

reference, implication

Repudiate

refuse to accept or be associated with

repudiated

refuse to accept or be associated with.

boycott

refuse to sponsor

rue

regret

Spurn

reject with disdain or contempt.

akin

related

solar

relating to or derived from the sun or utilizing the energies of the sun

relinquish

release, as from one's grip

alleviate

relieve, allay, assuage, ease, decrease, lessen, mitigate

prodigious

remarkably or impressively great in extent, size, or degree.

antidote

remedy, counteragent, neutralizer

extraction

removal

doff

remove

Doff

remove (an item of clothing).

Evacuate

remove (someone) from a place of danger to a safe place.

repudiate

renounce

amend

repair, mend, make better, ameliorate

Reimburse

repay (a person who has spent or lost money)

frequent

repeated, regular, habitual, common, visit, attend

disclaim

repudiate, reject, disown, disavow, renounce

compulsory

required, enforced

esteem

respect, admiration

culpable

responsible for a wrong or error, blameworthy

Circumscribe

restrict (something) within limits.

incision

result of cutting

effect

result, impression, produce, cause, bring about

jeer

ridicule, scoff, gibe, taunt

absurd

ridiculous, ludicrous, bizarre, preposterous

amorous

romantic, erotic

harsh

rough, strict, severe

reign

royal authority

devastate

ruin, wreck

sovereign

ruler or leader

hasty

rushed, sloppy, shoddy, careless

deject

sadden, depress, discourage, dishearten

quench

satisfy (thirst)

Ferocious

savagely fierce, cruel, or violent.

salvage

save from ruin, destruction, or harm

lurid

scandalous, shocking

eerie

scary, creepy, mysterious

confidential

secret, covert, off-the-record

cryptic

secret, mysterious

stealthy

secret, sneaky, furtive

Brash

self-assertive in a rude, noisy, or overbearing way.

altruistic

selfless concern for the well-being of others; unselfish.

vend

sell, peddle, merchandise

segregate

separate or isolate (one thing) from another and place in a group apart from others

campaign

several related operations aimed at achieving a particular goal (usually within geographical and temporal constraints)

stern

severe and unremitting in making demands

Austere

severe or strict in manner, attitude, or appearance.

superficial

shallow, lacking depth

hovel

shanty

amorphous

shapeless, vague

polish

shine, burnish

burnish

shine, polish, buff, varnish, luster, gleam, brilliance

dearth

shortage, lack, scarcity

brevity

shortness, fleetness, swiftness

depict

show or represent by a drawing, painting, or other art form.

antagonistic

showing or feeling active opposition or hostility toward someone or something.

Vehement

showing strong feeling; forceful, passionate, or intense

ostentatious

showy, conspicuous, flamboyant

inscribe

sign

Ratify

sign or give formal consent to (a treaty, contract, or agreement), making it officially valid.

zany

silly

frivolous

silly, not serious

cordial

sincerely or intensely felt

unique

singular

incredulous

skeptical, disbelieving

Dexterity

skill in performing tasks, especially with the hands.

dexterity

skill, agility

proficient

skilled, expert, adept

Doze

sleep lightly.

insomnia

sleepless

meager

slight, trifling, skimpy, puny, inadequate, insufficient, insubstantial

slither

slip or slide

inert

sluggish, passive, inactive, dormant, lethargic

lethargy

sluggishness, fatigue

Reek

smell strongly and unpleasantly; stink

serpent

snake

Banal

so lacking in originality as to be obvious and boring.

gregarious

sociable, companionable, amiable, convivial

malleable

soft, flexible, yielding

velocity

speed in a given direction

accelerate

speed up, hasten, expedite

amicable

spirit of friendliness

bungle

spoil by behaving clumsily or foolishly

mar

spoil, deform, impair, disfigure

Disseminate

spread or disperse (something, especially information) widely.

disseminate

spread, broadcast, disperse

germinate

sprout, grow

deadlock

stalemate, standoff, standstill

stature

standing, importance

cache

stash

predicated

state, affirm, or assert (something) about the subject of a sentence or an argument of proposition.2. found or base something on.

explicit

stated clearly and in detail, leaving no room for confusion or doubt.

adhere

stick to (like glue or adhesive tape); follow

abdomen

stomach

detain

stop or halt

artifice

stratagem, trick, ploy, deception, ruse, maneuver, creativity, inventiveness, innovation, resourcefulness, imagination, ingenuity

robust

strong and healthy

vigorous

strong, healthy, and full of energy.

hierarchy

structure, bureaucracy

Contend

struggle to surmount (a difficulty or danger).

dogged

stubborn, obstinate

Obstinate

stubbornly refusing to change one's opinion or chosen course of action, despite attempts to persuade one to do so.

morphology

study of form and structure of animals and plants; the study and description of how words are formed in language

persecuted

subject (someone) to hostility and ill-treatment, especially because of their race or political or religious beliefs.

surrogate

substitute, proxy, alternate

abrupt

sudden, brusque, curt, gruff

allude

suggest or call attention to indirectly; hint at.

bolster

support or strengthen; prop up

censor

suppress, delete

jaded

surfeited, wearied, cynical

superb

surpassingly good

flabbergast

surprise (someone) greatly; astonish.

Encompass

surround and have or hold within.

adjourn

suspend, postpone, recess

eddy

swirling water

Compassion

sympathetic pity and concern for the sufferings or misfortunes of others.

Usurp

take (a position of power or importance) illegally or by force.

deprive

take away

linger

take one's time

communicative

talkative, articulate, vocal, expressive

prey

target

Savor

taste (good food or drink) and enjoy it completely.

transitory

temporary

entice

tempt, lure, attract

allure

temptation, attraction, fascination

duration

term

accumulation

the acquisition or gradual gathering of something.

clasp

the act of grasping

Contemplation

the action of looking thoughtfully at something for a long time.

Extraction

the action of taking out something, especially using effort or force.

Fauna

the animals of a particular region, habitat, or geological period

embroidery

the art or pastime of embroidering cloth.

onset

the beginning or early stages

perimeter

the boundary of a closed figure

precedence

the condition of being considered more important than someone or something else; priority in importance, order, or rank

solitude

the contition of being alone, isolation

Etiquette

the customary code of polite behavior in society or among members of a particular profession or group.

abortion

the deliberate termination of a human pregnancy, most often performed during the first 28 weeks of pregnancy.

antithesis

the direct opposite

hub

the effective center of an activity, region, or network.

condemnation

the expression of very strong disapproval; censure

hamper

the extreme limit of settled land beyond which lies wilderness

Curvature

the fact of being curved or the degree to which something is curved.

Zenith

the highest point reached by a celestial or other object.

Illiteracy noun [illiterate (adj)]

the inability to read or write.

Finale

the last part of a piece of music, a performance, or a public event, especially when particularly dramatic or exciting.

Foundation

the lowest load-bearing part of a building, typically below ground level.

Perjury

the offense of willfully telling an untruth in a court after having taken an oath or affirmation.

abdominal

the part of the body of a vertebrate containing the digestive organs; the belly. In humans and other mammals, it is bounded by the diaphragm and the pelvis.

abode

the place where one lives; home

segregation

the practice or policy of keeping people of different races, religions, etc., separate from each other

ooze

the process of seeping

fatality

the quality of being able to cause death or fatal disasters

Candor

the quality of being open and honest in expression frankness.

geniality

the quality of having a friendly and cheerful manner; affability.

serenity

the state of being calm, peaceful, and untroubled.

contrition

the state of feeling remorseful and penitent.

poverty

the state of having little or no money and few or no material possessions

Composure

the state or feeling of being calm and in control of oneself.

sod

the surface of the ground, with the grass growing on it.

summit

the top of a mountain

posture

the way one holds one's body; a pose or position

Audacity

the willingness to take bold risks.

erudite

wise, informed

judicious

wise, sage, sagacious

Scathing

witheringly scornful; severely critical. "adj.

aimless

without purpose, purposeless, haphazard, accidental

inept

without skill

knead

work (moistened flour or clay) into dough or paste with the hands.

fanatic

zealot

portentous

(adj.) - foreboding or foreshadowing evil, ominous

ominous

(adj.) - foreboding or foreshadowing evil, portentous

redoubtable

(adj.) - formidable, commanding respect

noisome

(adj.) - foul, offensive, particularly to the sense of smell

frenetic

(adj.) - frenzied, hectic, frantic

amiable

(adj.) - friendly, affable

algid

(adj.) - frigid, cold

munificent

(adj.) - generous, benevolent

spectral

(adj.) - ghostly

apparitional

(adj.) - ghostly, spectral

torrid

(adj.) - giving off intense heat, passionate

morose

(adj.) - gloomy or sullen

inveterate

(adj.) - habitual, natural

gay

(adj.) - happy, cheery, or homosexual

deleterious

(adj.) - harmful

baleful

(adj.) - harmful, threatening

innocuous

(adj.) - harmless

callous

(adj.) - harsh, cold, unfeeling

ruddy

(adj.) - having a healthy, reddish color

pungent

(adj.) - having a sharp, strong quality especially related to smell

ambivalent

(adj.) - having contradictory feelings

malevolent

(adj.) - having intent to harm others

tenuous

(adj.) - having little substance or strength

unilateral

(adj.) - having only one side

ethereal

(adj.) - heavenly, exceptionally delicate or refined

veracious

(adj.) - honest, truthful

inextricable

(adj.) - hopelessly confused or tangled

nefarious

(adj.) - horribly villainous

inimical

(adj.) - hostile, threatening

scathing

(adj.) - hurtful, critical

puerile

(adj.) - immature

capricious

(adj.) - impulsive, unpredictable, subject to whim

dilapidated

(adj.) - in a state of disrepair

abundant

(adj.) - in great numbers

mendacious

(adj.) - inclined to lie or mislead

fallacious

(adj.) - incorrect, misleading

profane

(adj.) - indecent, blasphemous

nebulous

(adj.) - indistinct, hazy

daft

(adj.) - insane, foolish

gluttonous

(adj.) - insatiable in appetite

daunting

(adj.) - intimidating

labyrinthine

(adj.) - intricate, maze-like

envious

(adj.) - jealous

enervated

(adj.) - lacking energy, weakened, exhausted

voluminous

(adj.) - large, ample

torpid

(adj.) - lazy, lethargic, moving slowly

comatose

(adj.) - lethargic

vivacious

(adj.) - lively, spirited, full of life

fortuitous

(adj.) - lucky, occurring by chance

fey

(adj.) - magical

malicious

(adj.) - malevolent, harmful

manifold

(adj.) - many

succinct

(adj.) - marked by compact precision

ingenious

(adj.) - marked by special intelligence

odious

(adj.) - meriting strong displeasure

bourgeois

(adj.) - middle class

diminutive

(adj.) - miniature, small

erroneous

(adj.) - mistaken, incorrect

remiss

(adj.) - negligent, exhibiting carelessness

defunct

(adj.) - no longer used or existing

taciturn

(adj.) - not inclined to talk

static

(adj.) - not moving, being at rest

immutable

(adj.) - not susceptible to change

invariable

(adj.) - not susceptible to change

accommodating

(adj.) - obliging, helpful

swarthy

(adj.) - of dark color or complexion

uncanny

(adj.) - of supernatural character or origin

abject

(adj.) - of the most miserable or contemptible kind

officious

(adj.) - offering unwanted help or service

quaint

(adj.) - old-fashioned

seminal

(adj.) - original, ground-breaking

saccharine

(adj.) - overly sweet

trite

(adj.) - overused, hackneyed

mercurial

(adj.) - quick and changeable in temperament

protean

(adj.) - readily taking on various shapes or forms

rustic

(adj.) - relating to country life

existential

(adj.) - relating to existence

familial

(adj.) - relating to family

terrestrial

(adj.) - relating to the land

olfactory

(adj.) - relating to the sense of smell

mandatory

(adj.) - required, not optional

strenuous

(adj.) - requiring tremendous strength or energy

affluent

(adj.) - rich, wealthy

impudent

(adj.) - rude, improper

derelict

(adj.) - run-down, abandoned

sacrosanct

(adj.) - sacred, holy

feral

(adj.) - savage, wild, untamed

maudlin

(adj.) - sentimental

exemplary

(adj.) - serving as an example

brusque

(adj.) - short, abrupt, dismissive

myopic

(adj.) - short-sighted

perfunctory

(adj.) - showing little enthusiasm, done as duty

sagacious

(adj.) - shrewd, showing sound judgment

salient

(adj.) - significant, conspicuous

fatuous

(adj.) - silly, foolish

sedentary

(adj.) - sitting

deft

(adj.) - skilled, adept

somnolent

(adj.) - sleepy

lethargic

(adj.) - sluggish, weary, apathetic

commodious

(adj.) - spacious, roomy

stagnant

(adj.) - still, not flowing

inclement

(adj.) - stormy, bad, severe

pertinacious

(adj.) - stubbornly persistent, holding to a belief or position

pithy

(adj.) - succinctly meaningful

bloated

(adj.) - swollen, bigger than desired

figurative

(adj.) - symbolic

loquacious

(adj.) - talkative

lachrymose

(adj.) - tearful

pervasive

(adj.) - to spread throughout

diaphanous

(adj.) - transparent, light, airy

hapless

(adj.) - unlucky

uniform

(adj.) - unvarying, conforming to one principle

obdurate

(adj.) - unyielding to persuasion or moral influences

diverse

(adj.) - varied

austere

(adj.) - very bare, bleak, simple

lewd

(adj.) - vulgar, offensive, rude

tortuous

(adj.) - winding, twisted

brumal

(adj.) - wintry, relating to winter

hiemal

(adj.) - wintry, relating to winter

akimbo

(adj.) - with hands on hips and elbows extending outward

incessant

(adj.) - without interruption

bereft

(adj.) - without, devoid of

verbose

(adj.) - wordy

cosmopolitan

(adj.) - worldly, sophisticated

idolatrous

(adj.) - worshiping excessively an object or person

commendable

(adj.) - worthy of praise

poised

(adj.) balanced

indictment

(adj.) being charged with some kind a crime

sordid

(adj.) dirty

limpid

(adj.) easily understood, clear

submissive

(adj.) easily yielding to authority

Auspicious

(adj.) favorable; fortunate

benevolent

(adj.) goodness, kind

latent

(adj.) hidden

Cordial

(adj.) in a friendly manner, hearty; cheery

cogent

(adj.) intelligent

flaccid

(adj.) limp

forlorn

(adj.) lonely

novel

(adj.) new, different

sympathetic

(adj.) nice, benevolent

rancid

(adj.) rotten, bitter in smell or taste

discrete

(adj.) separate

timorous

(adj.) shy, timid

exigent

(adj.) urgent

juvenile

(adj.) young, immature

putrid

(adj.)having a bitter, or foul smell

pugnacious

(adj.)warlike, violent

Unkempt

(especially of a person) having an untidy or disheveled appearance.

Vivacious

(especially of a woman) attractively lively and animated.

Scarce

(especially of food, money, or some other resource) insufficient for the demand.

Metamorphosis

(in an insect or amphibian) the process of transformation from an immature form to an adult form in two or more distinct stages.

Bequest

(law) a gift of personal property by will

verdict

(law) the findings of a jury on issues of fact submitted to it for decision

acclaim (n)

(n) praise, enthusiastic approval

maxim

(n.) - a common saying of advice or virtue

volition

(n.) - a conscious choice or decision

collusion

(n.) - a conspiracy, a secret agreement

confluence

(n.) - a convergence, a coming together

laceration

(n.) - a cut, a rip

requisition

(n.) - a demand for goods, often by an authority

aberration

(n.) - a deviation from the expected course

variance

(n.) - a difference between what is expected and what actually occurs

seer

(n.) - a fortune teller

doppelganger

(n.) - a ghostly double of a living person

preponderance

(n.) - a great amount or frequency

plethora

(n.) - a great number, an abundance

salutation

(n.) - a greeting

travesty

(n.) - a grossly inferior imitation

cavity

(n.) - a hole

tome

(n.) - a large book

connotation

(n.) - a meaning or association suggested by a word beyond its definition

neonate

(n.) - a newborn baby

canvas

(n.) - a piece of cloth on which an artist paints

conduit

(n.) - a pipe, passage, channel

scourge

(n.) - a plague

bard

(n.) - a poet, often a singer as well

premonition

(n.) - a presentiment of the future

lull

(n.) - a relatively calm interval, as in a storm

pedagogue

(n.) - a schoolteacher

sycophant

(n.) - a self-serving flatterer

aphorism

(n.) - a short saying

prestidigitation

(n.) - a sleight of hand

modicum

(n.) - a small amount of something

flux

(n.) - a state of constant change or a flow

libel

(n.) - a statement that gives an unjust or unfavorable representation of a person or thing

synopsis

(n.) - a summary

veneer

(n.) - a superficial or deceptively attractive appearance, façade

fabulist

(n.) - a teller of fables; a liar

penchant

(n.) - a tendency, partiality, preference

inclination

(n.) - a tendency, propensity

excursion

(n.) - a trip, an outing

cliché

(n.) - a trite, overused expression

henchman

(n.) - a trusted follower, goon

amalgamation

(n.) - a union, a merger

invective

(n.) - a verbal attack

antechamber

(n.) - a waiting room

iniquity

(n.) - a wicked act, a sin

concord

(n.) - agreement

harmony

(n.) - agreement, often of sound

claustrophobia

(n.) - an abnormal fear of closed or crowded spaces

agoraphobia

(n.) - an abnormal fear of open or public places

altercation

(n.) - an argument, dispute

battery

(n.) - an assault or an array of similar things intended for use together

calumny

(n.) - an attempt to defame another's reputation

colossus

(n.) - an enormous structure

surfeit

(n.) - an excess, a surplus, an overabundance

compliment

(n.) - an expression of esteem or approval

sympathy

(n.) - an expression of pity for another, compassion

propensity

(n.) - an inclination, preference

hiatus

(n.) - an interruption in continuity, a break

presage

(n.) - an omen

pariah

(n.) - an outcast

vim

(n.) - and energy, vigor.

indignation

(n.) - anger due to an unfair situation

umbrage

(n.) - anger, offense, resentment

contusion

(n.) - bruise, injury

mutability

(n.) - capability of change

camaraderie

(n.) - cheerful unity among a group

restitution

(n.) - compensation, reimbursement

flattery

(n.) - compliments, sycophancy

strife

(n.) - conflict

propriety

(n.) - decency, state of being proper

misogyny

(n.) - hatred of women

polygamy

(n.) - having more than one spouse at a time

monogamy

(n.) - having only one spouse at a time

circumlocution

(n.) - indirect language

notoriety

(n.) - infamy, known in bad regard

petulance

(n.) - irritability, impoliteness

acumen

(n.) - keen insight

dissonance

(n.) - lack of harmony or agreement

luminescence

(n.) - light from non-thermal sources

matrimony

(n.) - marriage

paragon

(n.) - model of perfection

sobriety

(n.) - moderation from excess, calm, tranquility

mores

(n.) - moral attitudes

gourmand

(n.) - one who likes eating and drinking

ascetic

(n.) - one who practices restraint as a means of self-discipline, usually religious

arbitrator

(n.) - one who settles controversy between two sides

vocation

(n.) - one's work or professional calling

pulchritude

(n.) - physical beauty

credulity

(n.) - readiness to believe

repose

(n.) - rest, sleep

retaliation

(n.) - revenge, punishment

sybarite

(n.) - someone devoted to pleasure and luxury, a voluptuary

voluptuary

(n.) - someone devoted to sensory pleasure and luxury, a sybarite

inquisitor

(n.) - someone who asks questions or makes an inquiry

anomaly

(n.) - something that does not fit into the normal order

entity

(n.) - something that exists as a discrete unit

linchpin

(n.) - something that holds separate things together

alacrity

(n.) - speed, readiness

fortitude

(n.) - strength, bravery

serendipity

(n.) - the act of finding things not sought, luck

physiognomy

(n.) - the art of judging human character from facial features

elocution

(n.) - the art of public speaking

predestination

(n.) - the concept of destiny or fate

neologism

(n.) - the creation of new words, or a new word

empathy

(n.) - the experience of another's feelings as one's own

convalescence

(n.) - the gradual return to health after illness

ultimate

(n.) - the last part, or a fundamental element

firmament

(n.) - the sky, the heavens

Zeitgeist

(n.) - the spirit of the time

entomology

(n.) - the study of insects

vicissitudes

(n.) - the unexpected changes and shifts often encountered in one's life

apocalypse

(n.) - total devastation, the end of the world

anxiety

(n.) - uneasiness

malaise

(n.) - vague feeling of discomfort

retribution

(n.) - vengeance, revenge, payback

vigor

(n.) - vitality and energy, vim.

ruse

(n.) a clever trick

soothsayer

(n.) a fortuneteller

parody

(n.) a humorous imitation

domicile

(n.) a residence

tragedy

(n.) a sad event, a serious form of drama dealing with the downfall of a heroic or noble character

pittance

(n.) a small amount

grotto

(n.) a small cave

oration

(n.) a speech

slander

(n.) a statement that damages the reputation of another's

metamorphosis

(n.) change in structure or shape

guile

(n.) deceitful actions or movements

hedonist

(n.) one who only believes pleasure, one who seeks pleasure

wanton

(of a cruel or violent action) deliberate and unprovoked.

Flow

(of a fluid, gas, or electricity) move along or out steadily and continuously in a current or stream.

Articulate

(of a person or a person's words) having or showing the ability to speak fluently and coherently.

Scrupulous

(of a person or process) diligent, thorough, and extremely attentive to details.

Eccentric

(of a person or their behavior) unconventional and slightly strange.

ambidextrous

(of a person) able to use the right and left hands equally well.

Eminent

(of a person) famous and respected within a particular sphere or profession.

Gregarious

(of a person) fond of company; sociable.

Taciturn

(of a person) reserved or uncommunicative in speech; saying little.

Boisterous

(of a person, event, or behavior) noisy, energetic and cheerful; rowdy.

prolific

(of a plant, animal, or person) producing much fruit or foliage or many offspring; present in large numbers or quantities

Trite

(of a remark, opinion, or idea) overused and consequently of little import; lacking originality .

Germinate

(of a seed or spore) begin to grow and put out shoots after a period of dormancy.

Profound (Profundity noun)

(of a state, quality, or emotion) very great or intense adj.

Molt

(of an animal) shed old feathers, hair, or skin, or an old shell, to make way for a new growth.

Chronic

(of an illness) persisting for a long time or constantly recurring.

Fragile

(of an object) easily broken or damaged.

Blatant

(of bad behavior) done openly and unashamedly

atrophy

(of body tissue or an organ) waste away, typically due to the degeneration of cells, or become vestigial during evolution.

Palatable

(of food or drink) pleasant to taste

Arid

(of land or a climate) having little or no rain; too dry or barren to support vegetation.

Barren

(of land) too poor to produce much or any vegetation.

Lenient

(of punishment or a person in authority) permissive, merciful, or tolerant.

Flagrant

(of something considered wrong or immoral) conspicuously or obviously offensive.

muggy

(of the weather) unpleasantly warm and humid.

unanimous

(of two or more people) fully in agreement.

Glib

(of words or the person speaking them) fluent and voluble but insincere and shallow.

forsake

(v.) - to abandon, forget

abrogate

(v.) - to abolish, often by authority

accede

(v.) - to agree

atone

(v.) - to apologize, make amends

laud

(v.) - to applaud or praise

savor

(v.) - to appreciate fully, enjoy

accost

(v.) - to approach or confront aggressively

stupefy

(v.) - to astound

stagnate

(v.) - to be idle, to be still

reel

(v.) - to be thrown off balance or feel dizzy

sedate

(v.) - to calm, soothe

repulse

(v.) - to cause disgust or distaste, or to drive back, repel

bilk

(v.) - to cheat, to swindle

masticate

(v.) - to chew

elucidate

(v.) - to clarify

blandish

(v.) - to coax through flattery

coalesce

(v.) - to combine into one

burgeon

(v.) - to come forth, blossom

hail

(v.) - to come from

erect

(v.) - to construct, to raise

disparage

(v.) - to criticize, degrade, belittle

upbraid

(v.) - to criticize, scold, reproach

chastise

(v.) - to criticize, to scold

wane

(v.) - to decrease gradually in size or degree

forestall

(v.) - to delay, impede

raze

(v.) - to demolish

defame

(v.) - to destroy the reputation of

supplant

(v.) - to displace and substitute for another

differentiate

(v.) - to distinguish, to make different

variegate

(v.) - to diversify

douse

(v.) - to drench, saturate

assuage

(v.) - to ease, pacify

accentuate

(v.) - to emphasize, to highlight

revel

(v.) - to enjoy

ostracize

(v.) - to exclude from a community

feign

(v.) - to fake or pretend to

inundate

(v.) - to flood

cavort

(v.) - to frolic, leap, prance

confound

(v.) - to frustrate

aggregate

(v.) - to gather, amass

concede

(v.) - to give in, to accept

abort

(v.) - to give up unfinished

surmise

(v.) - to guess, infer, suppose

refrain

(v.) - to hold oneself back, forbear

captivate

(v.) - to hold the interest of, to gain the attention of

poach

(v.) - to hunt or fish illegally

mimic

(v.) - to imitate, to copy

ameliorate

(v.) - to improve, to make better

wax

(v.) - to increase gradually in size or degree

aggrandize

(v.) - to increase or make greater

augment

(v.) - to increase or make larger

infuse

(v.) - to inject

mediate

(v.) - to intervene, to arbitrate, to sort out

fabricate

(v.) - to invent, make-up, concoct

subsist

(v.) - to live, exist

abase

(v.) - to lower, demean, degrade

whet

(v.) - to make more keen, stimulate

exacerbate

(v.) - to make more violent, intense

concoct

(v.) - to make up or invent

suffice

(v.) - to meet needs

undulate

(v.) - to move in a smooth wavelike motion

gape

(v.) - to open the mouth and stare stupidly

purport

(v.) - to present an intention that is often FALSE

dictate

(v.) - to pronounce, command, prescribe

pique

(v.) - to provoke or to cause indignation

juxtapose

(v.) - to put next to each other

abide

(v.) - to put up with, tolerate

recalibrate

(v.) - to readjust or make corrections to

obfuscate

(v.) - to render incomprehensible

reiterate

(v.) - to repeat

recapitulate

(v.) - to repeat, reiterate

renovate

(v.) - to restore, return to original state

fetter

(v.) - to restrain, chain, tie

carouse

(v.) - to revel, to party

forage

(v.) - to rummage, scavenge, graze for food

satiate

(v.) - to satisfy excessively

render

(v.) - to say, or to make

berate

(v.) - to scold severely

flout

(v.) - to scorn, ignore, show contempt for

redress

(v.) - to set right or remedy

manifest

(v.) - to show clearly

malign

(v.) - to slander, to smear, to libel, to defame, to speak evil of

abscond

(v.) - to sneak away and hide

mollify

(v.) - to soften in temper

allay

(v.) - to sooth, assuage

permeate

(v.) - to spread out, to pervade

foster

(v.) - to stimulate, promote, encourage

fortify

(v.) - to strengthen

amble

(v.) - to stroll, walk

espouse

(v.) - to support, or to marry

vacillate

(v.) - to sway from one side to another

relish

(v.) - to take zestful pleasure in, enjoy the flavor of

narrate

(v.) - to tell a story

ratiocinate

(v.) - to think, contemplate

peregrinate

(v.) - to travel from place to place on foot

goad

(v.) - to urge, to provoke into action

fluctuate

(v.) - to vary irregularly

bide

(v.) - to wait, or remain in a condition

weather

(v.) - to withstand or survive a situation

retract

(v.) - withdraw

Annex

(v.) To add to, attach: to incorporate;(n.) An attachment or addition

peruse

(v.) look at carefully; examine

abridge

(v.) shorten a text in length

badger

(v.) to annoy persistently

abate

(v.) to degrade in intensity

redact

(v.) to edit

assent

(v.) to express agreement; (n.) agreement

placate

(v.) to make quieter; quiet down

alienate

(v.) to make unfriendly or hostile

sate

(v.) to satisfy one's hunger fully

pacify

(v.) to soothe

espy

(v.)- - catch sight of, glimpse

rectify

(v.)to set right

Subdue

1.overcome, quieten, or bring under control (a feeling or person) 2.bring (a country or people) under control by force.

Akin

Of similar nature or qualities.

adamant

To be stubborn.

assert

To state or express firmly

swivel

To turn freely around a fixed point

Jeer

Verb- make rude and mocking remarks, typically in a loud voice. Noun-a rude and mocking remark vt. vi.

Marvel (noun, verb)

Verb-be filled with wonder or astonishment Noun- a wonderful or astonishing person or thing.

Entourage

a group of people attending or surrounding an important person.

Limber

adj. (of a person or body part) lithe; supple. Verb-warm up in preparation for exercise or activity, especially sports.

transfiguration

a complete change of form or appearance into a more beautiful or spiritual state.

hybrid

a composite of mixed origin

ploy

a cunning plan or action designed to turn a situation to one's own advantage.

Chasm

a deep fissure in the earth, rock, or another surface.

predicament

a difficult situation

Dispute

a disagreement, argument, or debate.

aroma

a distinctive odor that is pleasant

Aroma

a distinctive, typically pleasant smell.

grimace

a facial expression showing pain or disgust

Trepidation

a feeling of fear or agitation about something that may happen.

trepidation

a feeling of fear or agitation about something that may happen.

melancholy

a feeling of pensive sadness, typically with no obvious cause.

gala

a festive occasion or celebration

annuity

a fixed sum of money paid to someone each year, typically for the rest of their life.

civility

amerity, deference, gallantry, regard

benign

amiable, genial, oliging

Zany

amusingly unconventional and idiosyncratic.

apathy

an absence of emotion or enthusiasm

splurge

an act of spending money freely or extravagantly.

predator

an animal that lives by killing and eating other animals, a person who lives by stealing from others

mourn

lament, grieve

angular

lanky, guant, bony

sloth

laziness

vacate

leave behind empty

residual

left over

myth

legend

fatal

lethal, deadly, killing, mortal, malignant

volatile

liable to change rapidly and unpredictably, especially for the worse.

Grovel

lie or move abjectly on the ground with one's face downward.

illuminate

light

ignite

light, kindle, inflame, rouse, excite, agitate, stir, provoke, prod, inspire

Susceptible

likely or liable to be influenced or harmed by a particular thing.

lithe

limber, lissome, supple

boundary

limit

circumscribe

limit, outline, bound, define, encompass

authoritative

masterful

Emulate

match or surpass (a person or achievement), typically by imitation.

adage

maxim, proverb

scant

meager

rendezvous

meeting

courier

messenger, runner, carrier

marvel

miracle, prodigy, wonder, words

illusion

mirage

imitate

mirror

dimal

miserable, dreary

squalor

miserable, filthy conditions

deceive

mislead, delude, trick, dupe, lie

fuse

mix together different elements

heterogeneous

mixed, unlike, diverse, dissimilar, various

humid

moist, damp, sultry

incentive

motive, inducement, stimulous

lament

mourn

recede

move back and away from

swarm

move in large numbers

kinetic

moving, animated, energetic, spirited, moving

enigma

mystery, riddle, puzzle

anonymous

nameless

aptitude

natural ability, talent, capacity for learning

innate

natural, inborn, inherent, instinctive

proximity

nearness, closeness

urgent

needing quick action or attention

audacity

nerve, boldness, daring, impudence

impartial

neutral

eternal

never-ending

agility

nimbleness, skillfulness, dexterity

din

noise, uproar, clamor

barren

non-producing, infertile

indistinguishable

not able to be identified as different or distinct.

apathetic

not caring, bored

tentative

not certain

subtle

not easily seen, not obvious

indeterminate

not exactly known, established, or defined.

inhospitable

not friendly or receptive

Flippant

not showing a serious or respectful attitude.

Impious

not showing respect or reverence, especially for a god

impatient

not wanting to wait, eager, ready to go

mere

nothing more than; only

prominent

noticeable; widely known

sentimental

of or prompted by feelings of tenderness, sadness, or nostalgia.

cognitive

of or relating to cognition. (mental)

Canine

of, relating to, or resembling a dog or dogs.

obsolete

old

harbinger

omen, messenger

proponent

one who argues in favor of something, advocate

skeptic

one who doubts

heir

one who inherits or succeeds to the property, rank or office of another

introvert

one who is withdrawn or somber

guardian

one who protects

chaperone

one who supervises over young, unmarried people

Extroverted

one whose personality is characterized by extroversion; broadly : a gregarious and unreserved person.

contempt

open disrespect or hatred

moor

open land usually with peaty soil covered with heather and bracken and moss

vulnerable

open to attack or damage

ambiguous

open to more than one interpretation; having a double meaning.

ambiguity

open to more than one interpretation; having a double meaning. n.

antagonist

opponent

deplore

oppose, despise, loathe, abominate

trivial

ordinary, unimportant

consecutive

organized, in a row

Exotic

originating in or characteristic of a distant foreign country.

outmoded

out of fashion

preposterous

outrageous, absurd, unbelievable

tyrannical

overbearing

vanquish

overcome in battle; conquer; defeat

belated

overdue

gorge

overeat or eat immodestly

arrogant

overly proud, boastful

obvious

overt

Wan

pale and giving the impression of illness or exhaustion.

arid

parched, barren, dull, insipid, uninteresting

bias

partiality, favor, prejudice

enact

pass (a law), decree, act out

zest

passion or enthusiasm

ardent

passionate, enthusiastic, fervent

meek

passive, unassertive, docile, compliant

benefactor

patron, backer, doner

hesitation

pause

Heed (Verb)

pay attention to; take notice of.

discern

perceive or recognize

Tangible

perceptible by touch.

acute

perceptive, sharp, keen, shrewd

Bliss

perfect happiness great joy.

improvise

perform without preparation

permanence

permanent

access

permission or ability to enter or approach

consent

permission to do something

persevere

persist, be steadfast, continue, struggle, endure

degrade

to demote, to wear down

degenerate

to deteriorate

perish

to die

dwindle

to diminish, to become gradually less

perturb

to disturb, to bother

abolish

to do away with, to destroy completely

deviate

to do something that is different or to eb different from what is usual or expected

excel

to do well; to be better or greater than others

elicit

to draw forth, bring out from some source (such as another person)

delete

to eliminate, to erase, to take away

evecuate

to empty, to remove

envelop

to enclose or surround

interrogate

to examine, to question

anticipate

to expect, to foresee

evict

to expel, to throw out a tenant

triumph

to express great joy

prolong

to extent, to lengthen in time

complement

to form to the finishing part, to go well with

belie

to give a false idea

Coalesce

to grow together to form a single whole

hinder

to hamper to block

deter

to hamper, to block, to get in the way

waver

to hesitate, to go back and forth in a decision

conceal

to hide, to keep from observation or understanding

enthrall

to hold the attention of, to captivate

revere

to honor, to worship

refine

to improve or perfect, to elevate

magnify

to increase in significance, exaggerate

enhance

to increase in value, to make better

coax

to influence or urge through flattery

enlighten

to inform or make clear

punctuate

to interrupt from time to time

prod

to jab or poke, to rouse to action

taunt

to jeer at, mock

omit

to leave out , to overlook, to neglect

peer

to look intently or with difficulty

resemble

to look like or be similar to

despair

to lose hope or confidence

estimate

to make an educated guess or rough guess

alter

to make different, change

compensate

to make up for; to repay for services

fathom

to measure the depth of water, to comprehend

assess

to measure the value of something

migrate

to move from one place to another

exaggerate

to overstate, magnify, inflate

gratify

to please, to satisfy, to give in to what is desired

bestow

to present as a gift of honor

pluck

to pull off or out,

sift

to put through a sieve

endure

to put up with, to last along time

divulge

to reveal, to disclose

surge

to rise suddenly

venture

to risk, to gamble

function

to serve a purpose

mortify

to shame, to humiliate

cringe

to shrink back to cower

ebb

to shrink, diminish, dwindle

subside

to sink to a lower level, to lessen or abate

expedite

to speed up, to execute efficiently

kindle

to start a fire burning, to arouse, to stir up

commence

to start, to begin

intercept

to stop or seize something while it is on its way somewhere

Capitalizing

to take advantage of (a situation, opputunity, etc.)

derived

to take or get (something) from (something) else

domesticate

to tame animals and plants for human use

ponder

to think about

bore

to tire with repetition, to make a hole by drilling

wend

to travel; to go on one's way

persecute

to treat cruelly or harshly because of political, religious, or other differences

avert

to turn away, to sidetrack

distort

to twist, to deform

Squandering

to waste something in a reckless and foolish manner

erode

to wear away, to cause to deteriorate

submit

to yield to the will of another, to offer to the

fluster

tol make nervous, confused or bothered

invaluable

too valuable to measure; priceless

tangible

touchable, meaningful, significant

noxious

toxic

ferry

transport by boat or aircraft

ensnare

trap

debris

trash, rubbish, wreckage, remains

Ail/Ailment

trouble or afflict (someone) in mind or body/an illness, typically a minor one.

reliable

trustworthy, dependable

Candid

truthful and straightforward; frank.

glint

twinkle

writhe

twist, twitch

Couplet

two lines of verse, usually in the same meter and joined by rhyme, that form a unit.

mute

unable to speak

inevitable

unavoidable, expected

oblivious

unaware

invincible

unbeatable, unconquerable

vague

uncertain, unclear, clouded

ignorant

uneducated or unsophisticated.

adverse

unfavorable, hostile

Harsh

unpleasantly rough or jarring to the senses.

irrelevant

unrelated, inappropriate

peculiar

unusual, strange

parsimonious

unwilling to spend money or use resources; stingy or frugal.

deplete

use up (resources or materials)

futile

useless, hopeless, pointless

fiasco

utter failure

conceited

vain

bluster

vain and empty boasting

null

valueless, zero value

scruples

values, morals

dungeon

vault, cellar

recalcitrant

(adj.) - defiant

toothsome

(adj.) - delicious, luscious

desolate

(adj.) - deserted, lifeless

reprehensible

(adj.) - deserving criticism

meritorious

(adj.) - deserving of praise or merit

divergent

(adj.) - different, deviating, contrary

presumptuous

(adj.) - disrespectfully bold

surreptitious

(adj.) - done in a secret, or stealthy way

truculent

(adj.) - eager to fight, violent

punctilious

(adj.) - eager to follow rules

irascible

(adj.) - easily angered

facile

(adj.) - easy

euphoric

(adj.) - elated, overjoyed

vast

(adj.) - enormous, immense

tantamount

(adj.) - equivalent in value or significance

melodramatic

(adj.) - exaggeratedly emotional or sentimental; histrionic

exorbitant

(adj.) - excessive

extravagant

(adj.) - excessive, over-the-top

audacious

(adj.) - excessively bold

brazen

(adj.) - excessively bold, brash

obsequious

(adj.) - excessively compliant or submissive

histrionic

(adj.) - excessively dramatic or emotional

impecunious

(adj.) - excessively poor

ubiquitous

(adj.) - existing everywhere, widespread

vicarious

(adj.) - experienced through another's actions

grandiose

(adj.) - extraordinary, grand in scope

lavish

(adj.) - extravagant

portly

(adj.) - fat, chubby, round

empathetic

(adj.) - feeling another's pain as one's own

fecund

(adj.) - fertile, fruitful

steadfast

(adj.) - fixed or unchanging

pliable

(adj.) - flexible, bendable

catalyst

" ""cause (an event or situation, typically one that is bad or undesirable) to happen suddenly, unexpectedly, or prematurely.

precipitate

"cause (an event or situation, typically one that is bad or undesirable) to happen suddenly, unexpectedly, or prematurely.

plasticity

"the quality of being easily shaped or molded.

spurious

(adj.) - FALSE but intended to seem believable or possible

clairvoyant

(adj.) - able to see things that others cannot

terse

(adj.) - abrupt, short, brief

rife

(adj.) - abundant

profuse

(adj.) - abundant, lavish, prolific

laudatory

(adj.) - admiring, praising

harrowing

(adj.) - agonizing, distressing

conciliatory

(adj.) - agreeable, friendly

licentious

(adj.) - amoral, lawless, lewd

choreographed

(adj.) - arranged, as in dance

flabbergasted

(adj.) - astounded, stupefied

complicit

(adj.) - being an accomplice in a wrongful act

tedious

(adj.) - boring, dull

cursory

(adj.) - brief to the point of being superficial

radiant

(adj.) - bright, beaming

tranquil

(adj.) - calm, serene, peaceful

placid

(adj.) - calm, tranquil

telepathic

(adj.) - capable of reading minds

dutiful

(adj.) - careful to fulfill obligations

diligent

(adj.) - careful, showing care

divisive

(adj.) - causing conflict, opposition

circumspect

(adj.) - cautious

prudent

(adj.) - cautious, careful

dynamic

(adj.) - characterized by continuous change or activity

winsome

(adj.) - charming, attractive

sanguine

(adj.) - cheery, optimistic, hopeful

pellucid

(adj.) - clear

patent

(adj.) - clear, apparent

myriad

(adj.) - consisting of a very great number

scurrilous

(adj.) - crude, vulgar

quotidian

(adj.) - daily, everyday

precarious

(adj.) - dangerously lacking in security or stability

illusory

(adj.) - deceptive, produced by an illusion

Rout

.a disorderly retreat of defeated troops

Wretched

1. (of a person) in a very unhappy or unfortunate state .2. of poor quality; very bad

Tether

1. a rope or chain with which an animal is tied to restrict its movement. 2. tie (an animal) with a rope or chain so as to restrict its movement.

Surfeit

1. an excessive amount of something.2.cause (someone) to desire no more of something as a result of having consumed or done it to excess.

Rabid

1. having or proceeding from an extreme or fanatical support of or belief in something.

Saucy

1. impudent; flippant. 2 bold and lively; smart-looking.

Nebulous

1. in the form of a cloud or haze; hazy. 2.(of a concept or idea) unclear, vague, or ill-defined.

Temperate

1. mild temperatures. 2.showing moderation or self-restraint

Impervious

1. not allowing fluid to pass through 2.unable to be affected by.

Taut

1. stretched or pulled tight; not slack.

Insinuate/Insinuation

1. suggest or hint (something bad or reprehensible) in an indirect and unpleasant way.

Succumb

1.fail to resist (pressure, temptation, or some other negative force). 2.die from the effect of a disease or injury.

catered

2.provide with what is needed or required

Anguish

Agonizing physical or mental pain

Congenial

Friendly. amiable, affable, cordial

Ameliorate

Improve, Alleviate

creed

a formal doctrine, or system of beliefs, for a church or religious group, or it can be a philosophy, or personal set of beliefs

Bastion

a fortified place.

Botanist

The scientific study and categorization of plants.

privilege

a benefit or favor given only to some people

feud

a bitter, long-term quarrel; to fight or quarrel with

Bravado

a bold manner or a show of boldness intended to impress or intimidate.

cemetery

a burial ground; a graveyard.

diploma

a certificate awarded by an educational establishment to show that someone has successfully completed a course of study.

motion

a change in position

Effect

a change that is a result or consequence of an action or other cause.

Eddy

a circular movement of water, counter to a main current, causing a small whirlpool.

amphibian

a cold-blooded vertebrate animal of a class that comprises the frogs, toads, newts, and salamanders.

Cache

a collection of items of the same type stored in a hidden or inaccessible place.

inheritance

a thing that is inherited.

Incentive

a thing that motivates or encourages one to do something. n.

Brig

a two-masted, square-rigged ship with an additional gaff sail on the mainmast

nuptials

a wedding

epidemic

a widespread occurrence of an infectious disease in a community at a particular time.

mentor

a wise and loyal advisor

abbreviate

abandon, abjure, cede, shorten

Authoritative

able to be trusted as being accurate or true; reliable.

hardy

able to survive under bad conditions; tough

abberation

abnormal

Imminent

about to happen

dogmatic

absolute, opinionated, dictatorial, authoritative, arogant

Essential

absolutely necessary; extremely important.

temperance

abstinence from alcoholic drink.

bounty

abundance, cornucopia, reward, loot

copious

abundant, plentiful, profuse

Condone

accept and allow (behavior that is considered morally wrong or offensive) to continue.

endorse

accept, approve, authorize, accredit, encourage, advocate, favor, support

adjunct

accessory, additional, supporting, assisting

inadvertent

accidental

Amassing

accumulate

corrosive

acerbic, biting, trechant

absolve

acquit, forgive, exculpate, exonerate

antic

act as or like a clown

Obscure

adj. not discovered or known about; uncertain. verb. keep from being seen; conceal.

beneficial

advantageous, favorable

counsel

advise

genial

affable, cordial, jocund

Pompous

affectedly and irritatingly grand, solemn, or self-important.

Belligerence

aggressive or warlike behavior

belligerence

aggressiveness, combativeness

limber

agile, supple

demagogue

agitator, incendiary, rabble-rouser

congenial

agreeable

affable

agreeable, amiable

vigilant

alert, watchful

affiliation

alliance

astound

amaze, stupefy, stun

garment

an article of clothing

accomplice

an assistant to a criminal break the law

medley

an assortment of items, or one song composed of

condescension

an attitude of patronizing superiority; disdain

Catastrophe

an event causing great and often sudden damage or suffering; a disaster.

Atrocity

an extremely wicked or cruel act, typically one involving physical violence or injury.

impious

irreverent, sacrilegious

peevish

irritable, cranky

seclude

isolate, hide

brig

jail, prison

bliss

joy, delight, ecstasy

astute

keen, discerning, penetrating, incisive, perceptive, crafty, foxy, wily, shrewd

incisive

keen, penetrating, perspicacious

withdraw

keep away from others

Confine

keep or restrict someone or something within certain limits of (space, scope, quantity, or time).

clandestine

kept secret or done secretively, especially because illicit.

abduct

kidnap, carry off

euthanize

kill

benevolence

kindness, largess

Renowned

known or talked about by many people; famous. adj.

indifference

lack of interest, concern, or sympathy.

ineptitude

lack of skill or ability

undistinguished

lacking distinction; unexceptional.

lackadaisical

lacking enthusiasm and determination; carelessly lazy.

Inert

lacking the ability or strength to move.

deficient

lacking, inadequate, defective, insufficient, failing

rural

living in or characteristic of farming or country life

abhor

loathe, abominate, detest

declamation

long speech, harangue

garrulous

loquacious

dissolve

lose control emotionally

garish

loud, meretricious, tawdry, vulgar

boisterous

loud, noisy, raucous

Staunch

loyal and committed in attitude.

fidelity

loyalty, allegiance, devotion, accuracy

fortunate

lucky

Tepid

lukewarm, not very enthusiastic

Enact

make (a bill or other proposal) law.

aggravate

make (a problem, injury, or offense) worse or more serious.

Vex

make (someone) feel annoyed, frustrated, or worried, especially with trivial matters.

Embellish

make (something) more attractive by the addition of decorative details or features.

Surmise

make an educated guess

Writhe

make continual twisting, squirming movements or contortions of the body.

exasperate

make furious

integrate

make into a whole or make part of a whole

Constrict

make narrower, especially by encircling pressure.

Diminish

make or become less.

sear

make very hot and dry

unveil

make visible

Racuous

making or constituting a disturbingly harsh and loud noise.

etiquette

manners, propriety, decorurn

hectic

marked by intense agitation or emotion

corpulent

obese, fat

procure

obtain, appropriate, corral, wrangle

blatant

obvious

conspicuous

obvious to the eye or mind

flagrant

obvious, glaring

inhabit

occupy

engross

occupy fully; absorb

cyclical

occurring in cycles; recurrent.

Frequent

occurring or done on many occasions, in many cases, or in quick succession.

crimson

of a rich deep red color inclining to purple.

Diplomatic

of or concerning the profession, activity, or skill of managing international relations.

contemplation

thought, deliberation, meditation, reflection

concept

thought, idea, notion

frugal

thrifty, economical, sparing

lunge

thrust, plunge

antediluvian

time before the biblical Flood.

puny

tiny

fatigue

tire out, weary, enervate, exhaustion, weariness

supplement

to add to

acclimation/acclimating

to adjust or adapt to a new climate, place, or situation

dispence

to administer, to deal or give out portions

concur

to agree

harass

to annoy persistently, to bother

acclaim (v)

to approve, to welcome with applause and praise

Assail

to attack or criticize(someone or something) in a violent or angry way

dodge

to avoid by moving quickly aside

evade

to avoid, to dodge

revive

to awaken, to return to life

conform

to be obedient, to go along with the crowd

homogeneous

to be the same or similar, uniform

throb

to beat rapidly, to pound

transcend

to beyond the limits, to overcome

merge

to blend, to combine into one

Obstructing

to block

rupture

to break, to burst

summon

to call forth, evoke

clamber

to climb with difficulty

disdain

to consider unworthy of consideration

contemplate

to consider, to ponder, to meditate

Confer

to consult, talk over, exchange opinions; to present as a gift, favor, or honor

sheathe

to cover with something that protects

condemn

to criticize, to sentence

excise

to cut out, to remove

resolve

to decide, to deal with successfully

infer

to deduce, to conclude

meticulous

very detailed

Torrid

very hot and dry

ravenous

very hungry

prehistoric

very old, primitive, or out of date.

phenomenal

very remarkable; extraordinary

Zest - (noun)

vigorous and enthusiastic enjoyment

infraction

violation, breaking of a law or rule

assailable

vulnerable

saunter

walk in a slow, relaxed manner, without hurry or effort.

voracious

wanting or devouring great quantities of food.

fervent

warm, eager, enthusiastic

admonish

warn, caution, scold

Squander

waste (something, especially money or time) in a reckless and foolish manner.

dawdle

waste time, delay, linger, dally

Dawdle

waste time; be slow.

aqueous

watery, aquatic, hydrous, liquid

eloquent

well-spoken; expressive; articulate