VOCABULARY CAPSULE

Abase(V.)
Syn. :Scorn, Belittle, Degrade
Ant. :Extol, Cherish

Acquit (V.),
Syn. : Absolve, Exonerate
Ant. : Punish, Convict

Abate (V.)
Syn. :Minimize, Diminish
Ant. :Expand, Prolong, elaborate

Acrimony (N.), ,
Syn. : Animosity, Bitterness, Rudeness
Ant. : Civility, Politeness, Sweetness

Abbreviate (V.)
Syn. :Abridge, Condense, concise
Ant. :Expand, Prolong, elaborate

Adage (N.), ,
Syn. : Aphorism, Dictum, Maxim, Precept

Abdicate (V.) ,
Syn. :Resign, Renounce
Ant. :Retain, Uphold

Adjudicate (V.),
Syn. : Decide, Mediate, Referee, Umpire
Ant. : Defer, Ignore, Not Judge

Aberration (N.) ,
Syn. :Delusion, Eccentricity, Oddity
Ant. :Conformity, Normality, Regularity
Abet (V.)
Syn. :Conspire, Connive
Ant. :Dissuade, Deter
Abhor (V.)

Syn. :Detest, Dislike
Ant. : Like, Value
Abide (V.) , ,
syn. : Comply, Follow
Ant. : Breach, Value
Abjure (V.) ,

Syn. :Abandon, Relinquish
Ant. :Accept, Avow
Abridgement (N.)
Syn. : Outline, Abbreviation, Summary, Abstract
Ant. : Accept, Avow
Acquaint (V.) ,
Syn. : Familiarize, Introduce
Ant. : Conceal, Deceive

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Ado (Adj.), , , ,
Syn. : Bustle, Commotion

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Adroit (Adj.), , , ,
Syn. : Proficient, Dexterous.
Ant. : Awkward, Dull
Advent (N.)
,
Syn. : Arrival, Coming
Ant. : Departure, Outgoing

.Amalgamate (V.)
Syn.: Merge, Consolidate
Ant.: Separate, Disband

Aeon (N.), ,
Sny. : Eternalness, Perpetuation
Ant. : Transitory, Evanescent

Ambient (Adj.),
Syn.: Best, Beleaguer
Ant.: Free, Uncover

Aloof (Adj.)
,
Syn.: Segregated, Isolated
Ant.: Together, Concerted

Amnesia (N.) ,
Syn.: Loss of memory power, Blackout, Memory loss

Amalgamate (V.)
Syn.: Merge, Consolidate
Ant.: Separate, Disband
Ambient (Adj.),
Syn.: Best, Beleaguer
Ant.: Free, Uncover
Amnesia (N.) ,
Syn.: Loss of memory power, Blackout, Memory loss
Amorphous , , ,
Syn.: Indefinable
Ant.: Crystalline, definite
Anomaly (N.), ,
Syn.: Abnormality
Ant.: Normality
Apiary (N.)
-

,
()
Syn.: beehive, hive
Apprehensive (Adj.), ,
Syn.: Doubtful, Dubious
Ant.: Certain, Sure

.Arcane (N.)
Syn.: Distinguish, Discriminate
Aloof (Adj.)
,
Syn.: Segregated, Isolated
Ant.: Together, Concerted

Adversity (N.), ,

Sny. : Distress, ill luck
Ant. : Fortune, Prosperity

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Apprise (V.), ,
Syn.: Familiar, Cognizant
Ant.: Unknown, Nondescript

Amorphous , , ,
Syn.: Indefinable
Ant.: Crystalline, definite
Anomaly (N.), ,
Syn.: Abnormality
Ant.: Normality
Apiary (N.)
-

,
()
Syn.: beehive, hive
Apprehensive (Adj.), ,
Syn.: Doubtful, Dubious
Ant.: Certain, Sure
Apprise (V.),
,
Syn.: Familiar, Cognizant
Ant.: Unknown, Nondescript
Arcane (N.)
Syn.: Distinguish, Discriminate

Auspicious (Adj.), , ,
Syn.: Favorable, Consistent
Ant.: Unfavorable
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Austere (Adj.), , , , ,
Syn.: Stevn, Tough
Ant.: Flexible, Moderate
Avow (V.),
Syn.: Accept, Consider
Ant.: Deny, Reject
Abeyance (N.),
Syn. :Postponement, Adjournment
Ant.: Continuation, Successiveness
Abnegation (N.), , ,
Syn.: Refusal, Denial
Ant.: Approval, Acceptance
Absolve (V.)
,
,
Syn.: Pardon, Exonerate, Exempt
Ant.: Accuse, Inculpate
Acclimate (V.)
Syn.: Incure, Accustom
Ant.: Renew, Unfamiliarise
Adumbrate (V.)-
,
Syn.: Produce, Introduce
Ant.: Withdraw, Remove

Abrogate (V.)
Syn. : quash, repeal, cancel, abolish
Ant. : enact, implement
Absolution (N.)
Syn. : pardon, liberation, forgiveness, acquittal
Ant. : condemnation, blame
Absorbing (Adj.)
Syn. : interesting, enjoyable, engaging
Ant. : boring, dull
Abstain (V.)
Syn. : refrain, avoid, demur, desist
Ant. : indulge, engage
Abstemious (Adj.)
Syn. : abstinent, self-restrained, temperate
Ant. : greedy, flagrant
Abstruse (Adj.)
,
Syn. : obscure, perplexing, puzzling
Ant. : lucid, facile
Alive (Adj.)
Syn. :living, live, operative, breathing
Ant. :dead, non-living

Aegis (N.)
Syn.: Abetment, Advocacy,
Ant.: Disfavor, Opposition
Affray (N.) , , , -, -
Syn.: Conflict, fight
Ant.: Tranquility, Peace
Ablution (N.) ,
Syn. : bathing, cleansing, purification, washing
Ant. : pollution, contamination
Abolish(V.)
Syn. : eradicate, destroy annihilate, repeal
Ant. : support, create
Abomination (N.)

Syn. : abhorrence, antipathy, dislike, reluctance
Ant. : liking, love

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Abortive (Adj.) , ,
Syn. : ineffective, futile, vain, fruitless
Ant. : fruitful, successful

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Allegation (N.),
Syn. : accusation, charge, indictment, blame
Ant.: impunity, pardon
Allegiance (N.)
Syn. :fidelity, loyalty, obedience, fealty
Ant. :treason, disloyalty
Ally (N.) , ,
Syn.
:accomplice, confederate, partner, aide
Ant.
:opponent, competitor
Altitude (N.)
Syn.
:height, loftiness, elevation
Ant.
:depth, depression
Altruistic (Adj.)

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Syn.
Ant.

:philanthropic, unselfish, charitable

:selfish, self-seeking

Amateur (Adj.)
Syn.
:fond
Ant.
:professional, expert
Ambiguous (Adj.),
Syn.
:equivocal, obscure, vague, dubious
Ant.
:lucid, explicit
Attenuate (V.)
,
Syn. : reduce, rarefy, diminish, lessen
Ant. : increase, magnify
Attraction (N.)
Syn. : allurement, draw, pull
Ant. : repulsion, repugnance
Attractive (Adj.) ,
Syn. : lovely, charming, alluring, fascinating
Ant. : repulsive, graceless
Audacious (Adj.)
Syn. : brave, dauntless, bold, daring
Ant. : modest, timid
Augment (V.)
Syn. : increase, enhance, enrich, amplify
Ant. : reduce, abate

Accede (V.) ,
Syn. : consent, comply, agree, accept
Ant. : dissent, defy
Accentuate (V.) ,
Syn. : emphasize, highlight, stress, bring out
Ant. : overlook, ignore
Acceptance (N.) ,
Syn. : approval, agreement, acknowledgement
Ant. : refusal, rejection
Access (V.)
Syn. : approach, reach, entry, admission
Ant. : exit, distance
Accolade (N.)
Syn. : commendation, approval, appreciation, praise
Ant. : criticism, condemnation
Accomplice (N.)
Syn. : helper, associate, assistant, confederate
Ant. : opponent, obstructer
Accuracy (N.)
Syn. : precision, exactness, correctness, nicety
Ant. : error, fault

Augur (N.),
Syn. : omen, portend, sign, presage

Accusation (N.) ,
Syn. : indictment, impeachment, charge, blame
Ant. : defense, save

August (Adj.),
Syn. : majestic, grand, noble, sublime
Ant. : vulgar, indecent

Acerbic (Adj.) ,
Syn. : curt, rude, bitter, acute
Ant. : mild, modest

Austere (Adj.)
Syn. : ascetic, strict, rigid, hard
Ant. : loose, compromising

Acquittal (N.)
Syn. : release, liberation, clearance
Ant. : conviction, punishment.

Authentic (Adj.)
Syn. : accurate, pure, real, genuine
Ant. : spurious, duplicate

Accede (V.) ,
Syn. : consent, comply, agree, accept
Ant. : dissent, defy

Authenticate (V.),
Syn. : attest, prove, ratify, substantiate
Ant. : confute, disprove

Accentuate (V.) ,
Syn. : emphasize, highlight, stress, bring out
Ant. : overlook, ignore

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Acceptance (N.) ,
Syn. : approval, agreement, acknowledgement
Ant. : refusal, rejection
Access (V.)
Syn. : approach, reach, entry, admission
Ant. : exit, distance

Adduce (V.)

Syn.: quote, mention, give, cite
Ant.: retract, withdraw
Admire (V.)
Syn.: appreciate, esteem, praise
Ant.: despise, dislike

Accolade (N.)
Syn. : commendation, approval, appreciation, praise
Ant. : criticism, condemnation

Admonish (V.) ,
Syn.: chide, reprove, rebuke
Ant.: encourage, embolden

Accomplice (N.)
Syn. : helper, associate, assistant, confederate
Ant. : opponent, obstructer

Adorn (V.) ,
Syn.: decorate, embellish, beautify, deck
Ant.: mar, deform

Accuracy (N.)
Syn. : precision, exactness, correctness, nicety
Ant. : error, fault

Adroitness (N.)
,
Syn.: skill, expertise, mastery, adeptness
Ant.: clumsiness, inexpertise

Accusation (N.) ,
Syn. : indictment, impeachment, charge, blame
Ant. : defense, save

Adulation (N.) ,
syn.: flattery, praise, blandishments, compliment
Ant.: obloquy, criticism

Acerbic (Adj.) ,
Syn. : curt, rude, bitter, acute
Ant. : mild, modest

Adversary-
Syn. Foe, antagonist, opponent, rival
Ant. Ally, friend

Acquittal (N.)
Syn. : release, liberation, clearance
Ant. : conviction, punishment.

Affable-
Syn. Genial, Cordial, Benign, amiable
Ant. Haughty, rude

Acrid (Adj.) ,
Syn.: bitter, pungent, acrimonious, sharp
Ant.: sweet, mild

Affectation -
Syn. Pretense, hypocrisy, artifice, guile
Ant. Naturalness, simplicity

Acumen (N.) ,
Syn.: sagacity, sharpness, talent, perception
Ant.: stupidity, foolishness

Affection-
Syn. Fondness, love, feeling, liking
Ant. Indifference, disregard

Adamant (Adj.) ,
Syn.: stubborn, persistent, rigid, unyielding
Ant.: obedient, lenient

Affirm-
Syn. Accept, accede, endorse
Ant. Reject, refute

Adaptable (Adj.)
Syn.: adoptable, adjustable
Ant.: rigid, constant

Affluence -
Syn. Wealth, riches, opulence abundance
Ant. Poverty, destitution

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Aggravate -
Syn. Worsen, increase, exaggerate, enhance
Ant. Mitigate, allay
Aggregate -
Syn. Total, whole, lump, amount
Ant. Unit, part

Arable (Adj.)
Syn. : cultivable, tillable
Ant. : barren
Archaic (Adj.),
Syn. : ancient, old, antique, obsolete
Ant. : new, recent

Aggressive-
Syn. Violent, attacking, encroaching, invading
Ant. Meek, humble

Ardent (Adj.),
Syn. : passionate, fervent, earnest, fiery
Ant. : modest, moderate

Agony-
Syn. Pangs, pain, distress, anguish
Ant. Ease, comfort

Arduous (Adj.),
Syn. : hard, difficult, uphill, toilsome
Ant. : easy, simple

Aptitude (N.)
Syn. : ability, disposition, talent, genius
Ant. : stupidity, inability

Argue (V.),
Syn. : discuss, dispute, debate, reason
Ant. : acquiesce, agree
Arid (Adj.),
Syn. : barren, parched, dry, sterile
Ant. : fertile, fecund
Arrive (V.),
Syn. : attain, come, reach, land
Ant. : depart, leave
Arrogance (N.) ,
Syn. : haughtiness, rudeness, loftiness, insolence
Ant. : modesty, meekness
Artful (Adj.),
,
Syn. : cunning, sly, devious, crafty
Ant. : artless, frank
APODICTIC ()
necessarily true or logically certain
ASPERITY(,, )the quality of being hard to endure, uninviting or
formidable
BEATITUDE(, )
- a state of supreme happiness or blessedness
CAPRICIOUS(,,)- changeable;

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determined by chance or impulse or whim rather than

by necessity or reason
CAPTIOUS(,,)
- tending to find and call attention to faults
CHOLERIC(,)easily moved to anger
CORNUCOPIA(, )
symbolizing prosperity; the property of being extremely
abundant
DENOUEMENT(,,)the unraveling of a plot or story; the outcome of a
complex sequence of events
DILATORY(,
)slow to act; intended to cause delay
EXTEMPORE ( ,)with little or no preparation or forethought
Apathetic (adj)(, )
Showing little or no emotion
Appalling (adj)(,,)
Inspiring dismay or disgust
Appraise (verb) (,, )To evaluate the worth of

Archetypal (adj) ()Characteristic of the original model or perfect example

Augment (verb) (,)To make greater
Authoritarian (adj) (,)
Favoring absolute obedience to authority

Clairvoyance (noun) ()
Ability to see things beyond ordinary perception
Synonyms: divination, foretelling
Clarity (noun)(,)
Clearness
Synonyms: lucidity, limpidity
Colossal(adj)(,,
)Immense, enormous
Synonyms: gigantic, tremendous
Combative(adj)(,,)
Eager to fight
Synonyms: aggressive belligerent
Combustion(noun)(,)
- Act of burning
Synonyms: igniting, kindling
Commemorate(verb)( , )
To mark by a ceremony
Synonyms: observe, remember

Composed(adj)( ,)Calm
Synonyms: serene, unperturbed
Comprehensible(adj) (,)Understandable
Synonyms: intelligle, coherent
Drub (verb)(,)To defeat decisively
Synonyms: beat, thrash

Avian (adj)(,)
Relating to birds
Awe (noun) ( ,,)
Emotion combining dread and wonder

Civility(noun)(
,, )Politeness
Synonyms: courtesy, consideration

Comparable(adj) (
,
)
Similar, equivalent
Synonyms: akin, analogous

Archaic (adj)( ,, )Characteristic of an earlier time

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Belated (adj)()
Past the normal or proper time

Dubious (adj)(,
) -

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Questionable
Synonyms: suspect, doubtful

Having definite limits

Synonyms: limited ,circumscribed

Duplicity (noun) (,, )

-Deceptive thought, speech, or action
Synonyms: deceit, dishonesty

Flagrant(adj)(,)Noticeably offensive
Synonyms: glaring, outrageous

Ecstatic (adj)(,)Overwhelmingly emotional

Synonyms: overjoyed, rapturous

Flaunt(verb)(,,)To display showily

Synonyms: parade, brandish

Egotist (noun) (,)

-Self-important person
Synonyms: blowhard, braggart

Flaw(noun)(,
,)An imperfection
Synonyms: defect ,blemish

Elate (verb)(,,)To fill with joy

Synonyms: delight, thrill

Flourish(verb)(,
)To make bold, sweeping gestures
Synonyms: brandish ,wave

Eloquent (adj)(, )Fluent, expressive

Synonyms: articulate, persuasive

Foil(noun)(,)One that enhances or under scores by contrast

Synonyms: complement

Elusive (adj)(,,)
-Hard to grasp
Synonyms: evasive, obscure

Fragile(adj)(,)Delicate
Synonyms: frail, brittle

Embellish (verb)(,,)To decorate

Synonyms: adorn, garnish

Fraud (noun)(,,)Synonyms: deceit, racket

Entangle (verb)(,,)To involve in trouble

Synonyms: embroil, implicate
Extol(verb)(,)To praise highly
Synonyms: glorify, exalt

Futile (adj)(,
,)Without purpose, completely ineffective
Synonyms: hopeless, vain
Gargantuan (adj)(,)Gigantic
Synonyms: enormous, colossal

Facade(noun)(,)false or superficial appearance

Synonyms :mask ,deceit
Fidelity(noun)( ,,)State of being faithful
Synonyms: loyalty, devotion
Finite(adj)(,)-

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Frugal (adj)(,)Thrifty, cheap

Synonyms: sparing, provident

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Garish (adj)(
,,)Offensively bright
.Synonyms: gaudy, loud
Genial (adj)(,)Sympathetic, friendly
.Synonyms: pleasant, cordial

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Grandiose (adj)(,)With an affectation of grandeur

Synonyms: pretentious, pompous

Incidental (adj)(,)Minor
Synonyms: petty, insignificant

Gravity (noun)(,)Importance, significance

Synonyms: seriousness, magnitude

Incisive (adj)(,,)Impressively direct and decisive

Synonyms: keen, acute
Incongruous (adj)(,)Not harmonious, incompatible
Synonyms: inappropriate, absurd

Gruff (adj)(,)Rough or stern in manner or speech

Synonyms: surly, brusque
Hedonism (noun)()Belief that pleasure is the sole aim of life
Synonyms: sensualism, libertinism
Heed (verb)(,)To pay attention to
Synonyms: mind, mark

Illuminate (verb)(,,)To make clear

Synonyms: elucidate, edify.
Immoderate (adj)(,)Beyond usual or proper limits
Synonyms: excessive, intemperate

Inflammatory (adj)(,,)Tending to excite anger

Synonyms: seditious, hostile
Insinuate (verb)(,)To suggest indirectly
Synonyms: imply, allude
Insolence (noun)(,)Boldness or rudeness
Synonyms: impudence, impertinence

Impenitent (adj)(,)Lacking remorse

Synonyms: obdurate, unrepentant
Implausible (adj)(,)Unbelievable
Synonyms: improbable, doubtful
Implement (verb)( , )To carry out or accomplish
Synonyms: execute, realize
Inauspicious (adj)(,)Not favorable
Synonyms: ominous, portentous

Indecorous (adj)( ,)In bad taste

Synonyms: vulgar, uncouth
Induce (verb)(,)To influence or cause
Synonyms: incite, spur

Heinous (adj)( ,,)Shockingly evil

Synonyms: odious, villainous

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Incumbent (adj)(,)obligatory
Synonyms: compulsory

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Interminable(adj)(,,)Never ending, or seemingly endless

Synonyms: ceaseless, monotonous
Intricate(adj)(,,)Having complex and interrelated parts
Synonyms: complicated, convoluted
Inviolable(adj)(,)Secure from assault of trespass
Synonyms: untouchable, sacrosanct

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Iridescent (adj)(,)Having a lustrous or attractivve quality

Synonyms: shimmering, sparkling

Synonyms: evident, unmistakable

Mediate (verb)(-,)To come between parties in order to reconcile
Synonyms: arbitrate, negotiate
Melee (noun)(, ,)A tumultuous fight among several people
Synonyms: brawl, skirmish
Melodious (adj)(,, )Having a pleasing melody
Synonyms: dulcet, mellifluous
Methodical (adj)(,)Performed in an orderly manner
Synonyms: systematic, meticulous
Raucous (adj)(,,)Noisy, rowdy
Recrimination (noun)(,,)A retaliatory accusation
Synonyms: counterclaim
Redouble (verb)(,,)To make twice as great
Synonyms: intensify, strengthen
Refurbish (verb)(,)To brighten or freshen
Synonyms: renovate, renew

Lenient (adj)(,,)Mild or tolerant

Synonyms: merciful, clement

Regale (verb)(, )To amuse

Synonyms: entertain, delight

Liability (noun)(,)encumbrance
Synonyms: handicap

Regurgitate (verb)( ,)To pour out or throw back

Synonyms: spew, disgorge

Lurid (adj)(,)Causing horror, shocking

Synonyms: gruesome

Rehash (verb)(,,)To discuss again

Synonym: review

Mandate (noun)( , )decree

Synonyms: command

Repel (verb)(,,)To resist, reject

Synonyms: repulse, rebuff

Manifest (adj)(,,)Obvious

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Repentant (adj)()Feeling regret

Synonyms: contrite, penitent

Stern (adj)( ,)Harsh, severe

Synonyms: strict, adamant

Retroactive (adj)(
) ,

effective as of a prior time or condition
Synonym: retrograde

Stifle (verb)(,
)To repress or discourage
Synonyms: suppress, check

Retroactive (adj)( ,
)effective as of a prior time or condition
Synonym: retrograde

Straddle (verb)()To favor opposing sides

Synonyms: waffle, equivocate

Revive (verb)(
,)
-To bring back to life
Synonyms: reanimate, quicken

Supple (adj)(,)
-Flexible
Synonyms: pliant, elastic

Revoke (verb)(,, )To cancel by taking back

Synonyms: rescind, annul

Surplus (noun)()
-Excess
Synonyms: surfeit, remainder

Scamper (verb)()To run quickly

Synonyms: dash, scurry

Trove (noun)(,)Valuable collection

Synonyms: cache, treasure

Scapegoat (noun)(, )Someone who bears the blame for others

Synonyms: dupe, victim

Turmoil (noun)(,)Extreme confusion, agitation

Synonyms: chaos, tumult

Serenity (noun)(,)Calmness
Synonyms: peace, tranquility

Turpitude (noun)(,)Essential baseness, depravity

Synonyms: corruption, perversion

Servile (adj)(,)Fearfully submissive

Synonyms: slavish, menial

Unscrupulous (adj)(,)Lacking principles

Synonyms: corrupt, immoral

Sociable (adj)(,)Inclined to seek companionship

Synonyms: genial, gregarious

Untenable (adj)(,)Not able to be defended

Synonyms: baseless, implausible

Solace (noun)(,)Source of consolation

Synonyms: comfort, relief

Raucous (adj)(,,)Noisy, rowdy

Stealth (noun)(,,)The act of moving secretly or unnoticed

Synonyms: furtiveness, slyness

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Recrimination (noun)(,,)A retaliatory accusation

Synonyms: counterclaim

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Redouble (verb)(,,)To make twice as great

Synonyms: intensify, strengthen

Scapegoat (noun)(, )Someone who bears the blame for others

Synonyms: dupe, victim

Refurbish (verb)(,)To brighten or freshen

Synonyms: renovate, renew

Serenity (noun)(,)Calmness
Synonyms: peace, tranquility

Regale (verb)(, )To amuse

Synonyms: entertain, delight

Servile (adj)(,)Fearfully submissive

Synonyms: slavish, menial

Regurgitate (verb)( ,)To pour out or throw back

Synonyms: spew, disgorge

Sociable (adj)(,)Inclined to seek companionship

Synonyms: genial, gregarious

Rehash (verb)(,,)
-To discuss again
Synonym: review

Solace (noun)(,)Source of consolation

Synonyms: comfort, relief

Repel (verb)(,,)To resist, reject

Synonyms: repulse, rebuff

Stealth (noun)(,,)The act of moving secretly or unnoticed

Synonyms: furtiveness, slyness

Repentant (adj)()Feeling regret

Synonyms: contrite, penitent

Stern (adj)( ,)Harsh, severe

Synonyms: strict, adamant

Retroactive (adj)(
) ,

effective as of a prior time or condition
Synonym: retrograde

Stifle (verb)(,
)To repress or discourage
Synonyms: suppress, check

Retroactive (adj)( ,
)effective as of a prior time or condition
Synonym: retrograde

Straddle (verb)()To favor opposing sides

Synonyms: waffle, equivocate

Revive (verb)(
,)To bring back to life
Synonyms: reanimate, quicken

Supple (adj)(,)Flexible
Synonyms: pliant, elastic

Revoke (verb)(,, )To cancel by taking back

Synonyms: rescind, annul

Surplus (noun)()Excess
Synonyms: surfeit, remainder

Scamper (verb)()To run quickly

Synonyms: dash, scurry

Trove (noun)(,)Valuable collection

Synonyms: cache, treasure

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Meaning :-, Cause to become smaller or less

intense.
Synonyms : Depress , fall though , Cut short , lower.

Turmoil (noun)(,)Extreme confusion, agitation

Synonyms: chaos, tumult

Abhor
Meaning-
,
To Regard With Horror Or Loathing; Detest
Synonyms- Abominate, Hate, Nauseated, Dislike,
Despise

Turpitude (noun)(,)Essential baseness, depravity

Synonyms: corruption, perversion
Unscrupulous (adj)(,)Lacking principles
Synonyms: corrupt, immoral

Abortive
Meaning- , Failing To Produce The Intended
Result
Synonyms- Fruitless, Rudimentary, Miscarrying, Sterile,
Abortion

Untenable (adj)(,)Not able to be defended

Synonyms: baseless, implausible

Abrogate
Meaning- To Officially End A Law, Cancel,
Synonyms- Suspend, Waive, Terminate, Repeal,
Obliterate

Abscission
Meaning- , Any Act Of Cutting Off
Accommodate
Meaning- , Provide Lodging Or
Sufficient Space For
Synonyms- Adapted, Suitable, Reconcile, To, Hold
Addle
Meaning- Muddle, Make Unable To Think Clearly;
Confuse
Synonyms- Dregs, Lees, Ripen, Muddled, Muddle
Abstinent
Meaning- ,
A Person Who Refrains From Drinking Intoxicating
Beverages
Synonyms- Abstemious, Temperate, Continent
Abstruse
Meaning-Difficult To Understand
Synonyms- Abstract, Recondite, Profound, Dark
Abnegate
Meaning- Foreclose, Renounce Or Reject
Synonyms- Abjure
Abstinent
Meaning- Abstain, A Person Who Refrains From
Drinking Intoxicating Beverages
Synonyms- Abstemious, Temperate, Continent
Abate

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Browbeat
Meaning -, , Intimidate (Someone),
Typically Into Doing Something, With Stern Or Abusive
Synonyms- Bully, Domineer, Cow, Intimidate, Bulla
Bulwark
Meaning- , A Person, Institution, Or Principle That
Acts As A Defense
Synonyms- Breakwater, Rampart, Parapet, Fortification,
Protect
Bequest
Meaning- ,
The Act Of Giving Or Leaving Personal Property By A
Will
Synonyms- Gift, Devise, Donation, Willing
Belligerent
Meaning- ,
Inclined Or Eager To Fight; Hostile Or Aggressive
Synonyms- Contentious, Pugnacious, Bellicose, Warlike,
Antagonistic
Badinage
Meaning-Humorous Conversation,
Synonyms- Pleasantry, Banter
Babble
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Synonyms- Twaddle, Prating, Blather, Cackle

Cabal
Meaning- ,
A Cabal Is A Group Of People United In Some Close
Design Together
Synonyms- Message, Conspiracy, Rope, Conductor
Calamity
Meaning- , Disaster
Synonyms- Extremity, Infelicity, Adversity, Catastrophe,
Unhappiness
Dearth
Meaning- , ,
Scarcity, Shortage, Lack
Synonyms- Shortage, Famine, Deficiency, Paucity,
Scarcity

Meaning - , Bad-Tempered, Argumentative, And

Uncooperative
Synonyms- Ugly, Contentious, Malicious, Ill-Tempered,
Perverse
Capitulate
Meaning- ,

Synonyms- Surrender, Agree
Caprice
Meaning- ,
A Sudden And Unaccountable Change Of Mood Or
Behaviour
Synonyms-Kink, Turn, Fancy, Notion, Freaky

Dainty
Meaning- , Delicately Small And Pretty
Synonyms- Estimation, Nice, Pretty, Delicacy,
Sweetmeat
Synonyms- Choosing, Selecting, Heterogeneous
Desultory (, )
Meaning: Something that is desultory is done in an
unplanned and disorganized way, and without
enthusiasm.
Debacle
Meaning: debacle is an event or attempt that is a
complete failure.
Diffident (, )
Meaning: Someone who is diffident is rather shy and
does not enjoy talking about themselves or being
notices by other people.
Daunt
Meaning- ,
To Abate The Courage Of; Discourage
Synonyms- Appall, Dismay, Dishearten, Overcome
Debacle
Meaning- , A Sudden, Disastrous Collapse,
Downfall, Or Defeat; A Rout
Synonyms- Fiasco

Delirious
Meaning- ,

Cantankerous

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Carmine
Meaning- , Carmine Is The Color Of Dried
Blood, The Color Is Sometimes Used To Represent
Crime
Synonyms-Cochineal

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Synonyms- Wild, Insane, Frenzied, Deranged, Raving

Elucidate
Meaning- ,
, Make (Something) Clear; Explain
Synonyms- Illuminate, Explicate, Demonstrate, Clarify,
Interpret
Emancipate
Meaning- , Set Free
Synonyms- Manumit, Free, Liberate
Ecstasy
Meaning- , ,
An Overwhelming Feeling Of Great Happiness Or Joyful
Excitement
Entice (, )
Meaning: To entice someone to go somewhere or to do
something means to try to persuade them to go to that
place or to do that thing.
Eclectic
Meaning- {
},
Selecting Or Employing Individual Elements From A
Variety Of Sources
Exacerbate ( )
Meaning: If something exacerbates a problem or bad
situation, it makes it worse.
Enervate
Meaning- , Lacking In Energy Or Vitality.
Synonyms- Emasculate, Soften, Paralyze, Enfeeble,
Unnerve
Ennui
Meaning- ,
Synonyms- Listlessness And Dissatisfaction Resulting
From Lack Of Interest; Boredom
Expunge
Meaning- ,
Synonyms -Destroy, Annihilate, Efface, Obliterate, Erase
Fetter
Meaning- , A Chain Or Shackle For The Ankles Or Fee
Synonyms- Bond, Restraint, Enchain, Bind, Shackle
Fallacious

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Meaning- , ,
Synonyms- Delusive, Deceptive, Erroneous, Misleading,
Absurd
Fallacy
Meaning-
, Mistake
Synonyms- Mistake, Error, Absurdity, Sophism
Flagrant
Meaning -,Conspicuously Bad
Synonyms -Offensive, Or Reprehensible: A Flagrant
Miscarriage Of Justice
Frugal
Meaning- Economical
Synonyms- Abstemious, Sparing, Chary, Economical,
Conomical
Frenetic
Meaning- , Fast And Energetic In A
Rather Wild And Uncontrolled Way
Synonyms- Phrenetic, Mad, Distracted, Frantic
Flamboyant
Meaning- ,
Synonyms- Wavy, Bright
Facetious
Meaning- ,
Lacking Serious Intent; Concerned With Something
Nonessential, Amusing
Synonyms- Merry, Witty, Funny, Jocular, Humorous
Facile
Meaning- Having A Superficial Or Simplistic Knowledge
Or Approach,
Synonyms- Pliant, Expert, Yielding, Skillful, Fluent
Fallacious
Meaning- , ,

Synonyms
Delusive, Deceptive, Erroneous, Misleading, Absurd
Fallacy
Meaning- , Mistake
Synonyms- Mistake, Error, Absurdity, Sophism
Glean
Meaning- , Collect Gradually And Bit By Bit

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Synonyms-Obtain, Cleaning, Get, Learn, Harvest

Grandiose
Meaning- ,
Synonyms-Striking, Turgid, Imposing, Bombastic,
Splendid
Galimatias
Meaning- Useless, , Senseless
Synonyms- Gibberish, Nonsense

Hampered
Meaning- , Hinder Or Impede The
Movement Or Progress Of

Gambol
Meaning -
Synonyms- Frisk, Skip, Hop
Gainsay
Meaning- , Deny
Synonyms- Dispute, Deny, Contradict, Controvert,
Forbid
Gaiety
Meaning- ,

Halcyon
Meaning- Happy, Joyful, Carefree,

Impeccable
Meaning- Faultless
Synonyms- Flawless, Sinless

Gambol
Meaning-
Synonyms- Frisk, Skip, Hop
Garner
Meaning- Collection, Gather Or Collect
Synonyms-Granary, Store, Treasure, Accumulate
Gimcrack
Meaning-Of poor quality
Synonyms-Knickknack, Gewgaw, Toy, Trinket
Hirsute
Meaning-
Synonyms-Boorish, Shaggy, Hair
Humdrum
Meaning -, ,
Synonyms-Monotony, Dull, Boring, Bore, Doldrum
Hapless
Meaning- Unfortunate, Unlucky,
Synonyms- Unhappy, Unfortunate, Luckless, Unlucky

Harbinger
Meaning- , Anything That Foreshadows A
Future Event; Omen; Sign
Synonyms- Sign, Predecessor, Omen, Prophet,
Forerunner

Ignominy
Meaning- Public Shame Or Disgrace,
Synonyms- Discredit, Reproach, Opprobrium, Dishonor,
Infamy

Galimatias
Meaning- Useless, , Senseless
Synonyms- Gibberish, Nonsense

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Harbinger
Meaning-
, Anything That Foreshadows A Future Event; Omen;
Sign
Synonyms-Sign, Predecessor, Omen, Prophet,
Forerunner

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Impetuous
Meaning- , , Acting Or Done Quickly And
Without Thought Or Care
Synonyms- Headlong, Passionate, Ferocious, Hasty,
Hotheaded
Idyllic
Meaning- Extremely Happy, Peaceful
Synonyms- Poetic
Incessant
Meaning-Continuing Without Pause Or Interruption,

Synonyms-Unceasing, Continuous, Perpetual, Constant,

Continual
Inept
Meaning-,
Synonyms-Unbecoming, Silly, Awkward, Nonsensical,
Unfit

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Juxtapose
Meaning-To Place Side By Side,
Jocular
Meaning-
Synonyms- Jocose, Silly, See, Merry, Unemotional
Jaunty
Meaning- , Cheerful, Lively
Synonyms- Showy, Gay, Airy, Finical

Jubilant
Meaning-
Synonyms- Joyful, Thrilled, Gay, Triumphant, Exulting
Judicious
Meaning -, Having, Showing, Or Done With Good
Judgment Or Sense
Synonyms- Judgmatic, Sensible, Discreet, Judicial,
Skillful
Knack
Meaning- ,
Synonyms- Knickknack, Facility, Skill, Toy, Crack
Kudos
Meaning- , Glory; Fame; Renown; Praise
Synonyms- Renown, Fame, Glory, Glorify, Praise
Kilted
Meaning- Muffled, Wrapped
Lecherous
meaning-
, Having Or Showing Excessive Or
Offensive Sexual Desire
Synonyms-Lascivious, Dissipated
Limpid
Meaning - ,
Synonyms-Clear, Pure, Pellucid, Clean, Bright
Lament
Meaning- , A Passionate Expression Of Grief

Lampoon
Meaning-
Synonyms- Libel, Satirize, Lash, Defame
Lachrymose
Meaning-
Synonyms- Tearful
Majestic
Meaning- ,
Synonyms- Pompous, Imperial, Sublime, Magnificent,
Dignified

Jitters
Meaning- , Act Nervously
Synonyms- Nerves, Nervousness

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Meagre (,
)
Meaning: If you describe an amount or quantity of
something as meager, you are critical of it because it is
very small or not enough.
Morbid
Meaning: If you describe a person or their interest in
something as morbid, you mean that they are very
interested in unpleasant things, especially death, and
you think this is strange.
Malcontent
Meaning- , Dissatisfied With Existing Conditions
Synonyms- Uneasy, Irreconcilable, Dissatisfied
Malice
Meaning-
, The Intention Or Desire To Do Evil
Synonyms- Grudge, Ill Will, Spite, Maliciousness,
Bitterness
Marshy
Meaning -
Synonyms - Boggy, Morassy, Miry, Plashy, Fenny
Menacing
Meaning - ,
Noisome
Meaning-Harmful
Synonyms- Insalubrious, Harmful, Hurtful, Fetid, IllSmelling
Necromancy
Meaning- , -
Synonyms -Conjuration, Magi

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Neophyte
Meaning- Tyro, Beginner
Synonyms- Novice, Convert, Tyro, Beginner
Nettle
Meaning- Be irritated, stung
Synonyms-Irritate

Pallid
Meaning-
Synonyms- Ghastly, Wan, Ashen, Pal, Pale

Nasty
Meaning-Highly Unpleasant,
Synonyms- Gross, Spiteful, Drizzling, Dangerous,
Unpropitious
Nubile
Meaning- ,
(Of A Girl Or Young Woman) Sexually Mature; Suitable
For Marriage
Synonyms- Marriageable
Obfuscate
Meaning- ,
Synonyms- Becloud, Obscured, Bewilder, Darken,
Confuse
Obese
Meaning- Grossly Fat Or Overweight
Synonyms- Fleshy, Fad, Fat
Obliterate ( , )
Meaning: If something obliterates an object or place, it
destroys it completely.
Perennial (- , )
Meaning: You use perennial to describe situations or
states that keep occurring or which seem to exist all the
time; used especially to describe problems or
difficulties.
Patronize ( )
Meaning: If someone patronizes you, they speak or
behave towards you in a way which seems friendly, but
which shows that they think they are superior to you in
some way.
Painstaking
Meaning- , Studious, Assiduous
Synonyms- Meticulous, Elaboration, Attentive,
Industrious, Careful

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Platitude
Meaning- ,
Synonyms-Saying, Truism, Triteness, Commonplace

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Palpable
Meaning- , Touch
Synonyms- Obvious, Evident, Noticeable, Tangible,
Gross
Quandary
Meaning- , ,
A State Of UncertaintyOr Perplexity.
Synonyms- Doubt, Perplexity, Predicament, Uncertainty
Quixotic
Meaning- , Unrealistic And Impractical
Synonyms-Visionary, Unachievable
Quorum
Meaning- ,
The Minimum Number Of Members Of An Assembly
That Must Be Present To Make A Meeting Valid.
Rankle
Meaning- , Continue To Be Painful
Synonyms- Embitter, Inflame, Pain, Fester, Irritate
Rapt
Meaning- , , Completely Fascinated By What
One Is Seeing Or Hearing
Synonyms- Abducted, Ecstasy, Ecstatic, Absorbed,
Enraptured
Sage
Meaning- , A Profoundly Wise Man
Synonyms- Wiseacre, Solemn, Sagacious, Ramona, Wise
Salubrious
Meaning- ,
Synonyms- Wholesome, Healthful, Salutary, Healthy
Tabooed
Meaning-

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Taciturn
Meaning-
Synonyms- Silent, Reticent, ,Reserved

Verve
Meaning- , , Vigor And Spirit Or Enthusiasm
Synonyms- Enthusiasm, Order, Spirit, Rapture, Energy

Ramification
Meaning-

Veracity
Meaning- ,
Synonyms-Truth, Truthfulness

Mendicant
Meaning- Beggar,
Tout
Meaning- , To Solicit Customers
Synonyms- Solicitor, Spruik, Pitchman, Pimp, Promote

Wan
Meaning-Of An Unnatural Or Sickly Pallor; Pallid;
Lacking Color,
Synonyms-Pallid, Pal, Pale, Won

Unbridled
Meaning- , Uncontrolled
Synonyms- Licentious, Violent

Wheedle
Meaning-, Flattery To Persuade Someone To Do
Something
Synonyms-Coax, Get, Cajole, Flatter

Uncanny
Meaning- Of A Strange Nature; Weird;
Mysterious,
Synonyms- Strange, Unnatural, Weird, Ghostly, Unsafe

Yahoo
Meaning-
Synonyms- Lout, Greenhorn, Yokel

Vehement
Meaning- Acting with Great Force; Furious,
Synonyms-Raging, Passionate, Forcible, Mighty, Hot

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