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1. abbot n. The superior of a community
of monks.
2. abdicate v. To give up (royal power or
the like).
3. abdomen n. In mammals, the visceral
cavity between the diaphragm and the
pelvic floor; the belly.
4. abdominal n. Of, pertaining to, or
situated on the abdomen.
5. abduction n. A carrying away of a
person against his will, or illegally.
6. abed adv. In bed; on a bed.
7. aberration n. Deviation from a right,
customary, or prescribed course.
8. abet v. To aid, promote, or encourage
the commission of (an offense).
9. abeyance n. A state of suspension or
temporary inaction.
10. abhorrence n. The act of detesting
extremely.
11. abhorrent adj. Very repugnant;
hateful.
12. abidance n. An abiding.
13. abject adj. Sunk to a low condition.
14. abjure v. To recant, renounce,
repudiate under oath.
15. able-bodied adj. Competent for
physical service.
16. ablution n. A washing or cleansing,
especially of the body.
17. abnegate v. To renounce (a right or
privilege).
18. abnormal adj. Not conformed to the
ordinary rule or standard.
19. abominable adj. Very hateful.
20. abominate v. To hate violently.
21. abomination n. A very detestable act
or practice.
22. aboriginal adj. Primitive;
unsophisticated.
23. aborigines n. The original of earliest
known inhabitants of a country.
24. aboveboard adv. & adj. Without
concealment, fraud, or trickery.
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25. abrade v. To wear away the surface or
some part of by friction.
26. abrasion n. That which is rubbed off.
27. abridge v. To make shorter in words,
keeping the essential features, leaning
out minor particles.
28. abridgment n. A condensed form as of
a book or play.
29. abrogate v. To abolish, repeal.
30. abrupt adj. Beginning, ending, or
changing suddenly or with a break.
31. abscess n. A Collection of pus in a
cavity formed within some tissue of
the body.
32. abscission n. The act of cutting off, as
in a surgical operation.
33. abscond v. To depart suddenly and
secretly, as for the purpose of escaping
arrest.
34. absence n. The fact of not being
present or available.
35. absent-minded adj. Lacking in
attention to immediate surroundings
or business.
36. absolution n. Forgiveness, or passing
over of offenses.
37. absolve v. To free from sin or its
penalties.
38. absorb v. To drink in or suck up, as a
sponge absorbs water.
39. absorption n. The act or process of
absorbing.
40. abstain v. To keep oneself back (from
doing or using something).
41. abstemious adj. Characterized by self
denial or abstinence, as in the use of
drink, food.
42. abstinence n. Self denial.
43. abstruse adj. Dealing with matters
difficult to be understood.
44. absurd adj. Inconsistent with reason or
common sense.
45. abundant adj. Plentiful.

46. abusive adj. Employing harsh words or
ill treatment.
47. abut v. To touch at the end or
boundary line.
48. abyss n. Bottomless gulf.
49. academic adj. Of or pertaining to an
academy, college, or university.
50. academician n. A member of an
academy of literature, art, or science.
51. academy n. Any institution where the
higher branches of learning are taught.
52. accede v. To agree.
53. accelerate v. To move faster.
54. accept v. To take when offered.
55. access n. A way of approach or
entrance; passage.
56. accessible adj. Approachable.
57. accession n. Induction or elevation, as
to dignity, office, or government.
58. accessory n. A person or thing that aids
the principal agent.
59. acclaim v. To utter with a shout.
60. accommodate v. To furnish something
as a kindness or favor.
61. accompaniment n. A subordinate part
or parts, enriching or supporting the
leading part.
62. accompanist n. One who or that which
accompanies.
63. accompany v. To go with, or be
associated with, as a companion.
64. accomplice n. An associate in wrong-
doing.
65. accomplish v. To bring to pass.
66. accordion n. A portable free-reed
musical instrument.
67. accost v. To speak to.
68. account n. A record or statement of
receipts and expenditures, or of
business transactions.
69. accouter v. To dress.
70. accredit v. To give credit or authority
to.
71. accumulate v. To become greater in
quantity or number.
72. accuracy n. Exactness.
73. accurate adj. Conforming exactly to
truth or to a standard.
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74. accursed adj. Doomed to evil, misery,
or misfortune.
75. accusation n. A charge of crime,
misdemeanor, or error.
76. accusatory adj. Of, pertaining to, or
involving an accusation.
77. accuse v. To charge with wrong doing,
misconduct, or error.
78. accustom v. To make familiar by use.
79. acerbity n. Sourness, with bitterness
and astringency.
80. acetate n. A salt of acetic acid.
81. acetic adj. Of, pertaining to, or of the
nature of vinegar.
82. ache v. To be in pain or distress.
83. Achillean adj. Invulnerable.
84. achromatic adj. Colorless,
85. acid n. A sour substance.
86. acidify v. To change into acid.
87. acknowledge v. To recognize; to admit
the genuineness or validity of.
88. acknowledgment n. Recognition.
89. acme n. The highest point, or summit.
90. acoustic adj. Pertaining to the act or
sense of hearing.
91. acquaint v. To make familiar or
conversant.
92. acquiesce v. To comply; submit.
93. acquiescence n. Passive consent.
94. acquire v. To get as one's own.
95. acquisition n. Anything gained, or
made one's own, usually by effort or
labor.
96. acquit v. To free or clear, as from
accusation.
97. acquittal n. A discharge from
accusation by judicial action.
98. acquittance n. Release or discharge
from indebtedness, obligation, or
responsibility.
99. acreage n. Quantity or extent of land,
especially of cultivated land.
100. acrid adj. Harshly pungent or
bitter.
101. acrimonious adj. Full of
bitterness.
102. acrimony n. Sharpness or
bitterness of speech or temper.
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103. actionable adj. Affording 126. admittance n. Entrance, or the

cause for instituting an action, as right or permission to enter.
trespass, slanderous words. 127. admonish v. To warn of a fault.
104. actuality n. Any reality. 128. admonition n. Gentle reproof.
105. actuary n. An officer, as of an 129. ado n. unnecessary activity or
insurance company, who calculates ceremony.
and states the risks and premiums. 130. adoration n. Profound
106. actuate v. To move or incite to devotion.
action. 131. adroit adj. Having skill in the
107. acumen n. Quickness of use of the bodily or mental powers.
intellectual insight, or discernment; 132. adulterant n. An adulterating
keenness of discrimination. substance.
108. acute adj. Having fine and 133. adulterate v. To make impure
penetrating discernment. by the admixture of other or baser
109. adamant n. Any substance of ingredients.
exceeding hardness or 134. adumbrate v. To represent
impenetrability. beforehand in outline or by emblem.
110. addendum n. Something 135. advent n. The coming or
added, or to be added. arrival, as of any important change,
111. addle v. To make inefficient or event, state, or personage.
worthless; muddle. 136. adverse adj. Opposing or
112. adduce v. To bring forward or opposed.
name for consideration. 137. adversity n. Misfortune.
113. adhere v. To stick fast or 138. advert v. To refer incidentally.
together. 139. advertiser n. One who
114. adherence n. Attachment. advertises, especially in newspapers.
115. adherent adj. Clinging or 140. advisory adj. Not mandatory.
sticking fast. 141. advocacy n. The act of
116. adhesion n. The state of being pleading a cause.
attached or joined. 142. advocate n. One who pleads
117. adieu inter. Good-by; farewell. the cause of another, as in a legal or
118. adjacency n. The state of being ecclesiastical court.
adjacent. 143. aerial adj. Of, pertaining to, or
119. adjacent n. That which is near like the air.
or bordering upon. 144. aeronaut n. One who
120. adjudge v. To award or bestow navigates the air, a balloonist.
by formal decision. 145. aeronautics n. the art or
121. adjunct n. Something joined to practice of flying aircraft
or connected with another thing, but 146. aerostat n. A balloon or other
holding a subordinate place. apparatus floating in or sustained by
122. adjuration n. A vehement the air.
appeal. 147. aerostatics n. The branch of
123. adjutant adj. Auxiliary. pneumatics that treats of the
124. administrator n. One who equilibrium, pressure, and mechanical
manages affairs of any kind. properties.
125. admissible adj. Having the 148. affable adj. Easy to approach.
right or privilege of entry. 149. affect v. To act upon

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150. affectation n. A studied or 173. aide-de-camp n. An officer

ostentatious pretense or attempt. who receives and transmits the orders
151. affiliate n. Some auxiliary of the general.
person or thing. 174. ailment n. Slight sickness.
152. affirmative adj. Answering 175. airy adj. Delicate, ethereal.
yes; to a question at issue. 176. akin adj. Of similar nature or
153. affix v. To fasten. qualities.
154. affluence n. A profuse or 177. alabaster n. A white or
abundant supply of riches. delicately tinted fine-grained gypsum.
155. affront n. An open insult or 178. alacrity n. Cheerful
indignity. willingness.
156. afire adv. & adj. On fire, 179. albeit conj. Even though.
literally or figuratively. 180. albino n. A person with milky
157. afoot adv. In progress. white skin and hair, and eyes with
158. aforesaid adj. Said in a bright red pupil and usually pink iris.
preceding part or before. 181. album n. A book whose leaves
159. afresh adv. Once more, after are so made to form paper frames for
rest or interval. holding photographs or the like.
160. afterthought n. A thought that 182. alchemy n. Chemistry of the
comes later than its appropriate or middle ages, characterized by the
expected time. pursuit of changing base metals to
161. agglomerate v. To pile or heap gold.
together. 183. alcohol n. A volatile,
162. aggrandize v. To cause to inflammable, colorless liquid of a
appear greatly. penetrating odor and burning taste.
163. aggravate v. To make heavier, 184. alcoholism n. A condition
worse, or more burdensome. resulting from the inordinate or
164. aggravation n. The fact of persistent use of alcoholic beverages.
being made heavier or more heinous, 185. alcove n. A covered recess
as a crime , offense, misfortune, etc. connected with or at the side of a
165. aggregate n. The entire larger room.
number, sum, mass, or quantity of 186. alder n. Any shrub or small
something. tree of the genus Alumnus, of the oak
166. aggress v. To make the first family.
attack. 187. alderman n. A member of a
167. aggression n. An unprovoked municipal legislative body, who usually
attack. exercises also certain judicial
168. aggrieve v. To give grief or functions.
sorrow to. 188. aldermanship n. The dignity,
169. aghast adj. Struck with terror condition, office, or term of office of
and amazement. an alderman.
170. agile adj. Able to move or act 189. alias n. An assumed name.
quickly, physically, or mentally. 190. alien n. One who owes
171. agitate v. To move or excite allegiance to a foreign government.
(the feelings or thoughts). 191. alienable adj. Capable of being
172. agrarian adj. Pertaining to aliened or alienated, as lands.
land, especially agricultural land. 192. alienate v. To cause to turn
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193. alienation n. Estrangement.
194. aliment n. That which
nourishes.
195. alkali n. Anything that will
neutralize an acid, as lime, magnesia,
etc.
196. allay v. To calm the violence or
reduce the intensity of; mitigate.
197. allege v. To assert to be true,
especially in a formal manner, as in
court.
198. allegory n. The setting forth of
a subject under the guise of another
subject of aptly suggestive likeness.
199. alleviate v. To make less
burdensome or less hard to bear.
200. alley n. A narrow street,
garden path, walk, or the like.
201. alliance n. Any combination or
union for some common purpose.
202. allot v. To assign a definite
thing or part to a certain person.
203. allotment n. Portion.
204. allude v. To refer incidentally,
or by suggestion.
205. allusion n. An indirect and
incidental reference to something
without definite mention of it.
206. alluvion n. Flood.
207. ally n. A person or thing
connected with another, usually in
some relation of helpfulness.
208. almanac n. A series of tables
giving the days of the week together
with certain astronomical information.
209. aloof adv. Not in sympathy
with or desiring to associate with
others.
210. altar n. Any raised place or
structure on which sacrifices may be
offered or incense burned.
211. alter v. To make change in.
212. alteration n. Change or
modification.
213. altercate v. To contend angrily
or zealously in words.
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214. alternate n. One chosen to act
in place of another, in case of the
absence or incapacity of that other.
215. alternative n. Something that
may or must exist, be taken or chosen,
or done instead of something else.
216. altitude n. Vertical distance or
elevation above any point or base-
level, as the sea.
217. alto n. The lowest or deepest
female voice or part.
218. altruism n. Benevolence to
others on subordination to self-
interest.
219. altruist n. One who advocates
or practices altruism.
220. amalgam n. An alloy or union
of mercury with another metal.
221. amalgamate v. To mix or blend
together in a homogeneous body.
222. amateur adj. Practicing an art
or occupation for the love of it, but not
as a profession.
223. amatory adj. Designed to
excite love.
224. ambidextrous adj. Having the
ability of using both hands with equal
skill or ease.
225. ambiguous adj. Having a
double meaning.
226. ambitious adj. Eagerly
desirous and aspiring.
227. ambrosial adj. Divinely sweet,
fragrant, or delicious.
228. ambulance n. A vehicle fitted
for conveying the sick and wounded.
229. ambulate v. To walk about
230. ambush n. The act or state of
lying concealed for the purpose of
surprising or attacking the enemy.
231. ameliorate v. To relieve, as
from pain or hardship
232. amenable adj. Willing and
ready to submit.
233. Americanism n. A peculiar
sense in which an English word or
phrase is used in the United States.
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234. amicable adj. Done in a 256. ancestry n. One's ancestors

friendly spirit. collectively.
235. amity n. Friendship. 257. anecdote n. A brief account of
236. amorous adj. Having a some interesting event or incident.
propensity for falling in love. 258. anemia n. Deficiency of blood
237. amorphous adj. Without or red corpuscles.
determinate shape. 259. anemic adj. Affected with
238. amour n. A love-affair, anemia.
especially one of an illicit nature. 260. anemometer n. An instrument
239. ampere n. The practical unit of for measuring the force or velocity of
electric-current strength. wind.
240. ampersand n. The character 261. anesthetic adj. Pertaining to
&; and. or producing loss of sensation.
241. amphibious adj. Living both on 262. anew adv. Once more.
land and in water. 263. angelic adj. Saintly.
242. amphitheater n. An edifice of 264. Anglophobia n. Hatred or
elliptical shape, constructed about a dread of England or of what is English.
central open space or arena. 265. Anglo-Saxon n. The entire
243. amplitude n. Largeness. English race wherever found, as in
244. amply adv. Sufficiently. Europe, the United States, or India.
245. amputate v. To remove by 266. angular adj. Sharp-cornered.
cutting, as a limb or some portion of 267. anhydrous adj. Withered.
the body. 268. animadversion n. The
246. amusement n. Diversion. utterance of criticism or censure.
247. anachronism n. Anything 269. animadvert v. To pass criticism
occurring or existing out of its proper or censure.
time. 270. animalcule n. An animal of
248. anagram n. The letters of a microscopic smallness.
word or phrase so transposed as to 271. animate v. To make alive.
make a different word or phrase. 272. animosity n. Hatred.
249. analogous adj. Corresponding 273. annalist n. Historian.
(to some other) in certain respects, as 274. annals n. A record of events in
in form, proportion, relations. their chronological order, year by year.
250. analogy n. Reasoning in which 275. annex v. To add or affix at the
from certain and known relations or end.
resemblance others are formed. 276. annihilate v. To destroy
251. analyst n. One who analyzes or absolutely.
makes use of the analytical method. 277. annotate v. To make
252. analyze v. To examine explanatory or critical notes on or
minutely or critically. upon.
253. anarchy n. Absence or utter 278. annual adj. Occurring every
disregard of government. year.
254. anathema n. Anything 279. annuity n. An annual
forbidden, as by social usage. allowance, payment, or income.
255. anatomy n. That branch of 280. annunciation n. Proclamation.
morphology which treats of the 281. anode n. The point where or
structure of organisms. path by which a voltaic current enters
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282. anonymous adj. Of unknown 302. anticlimax n. A gradual or

authorship. sudden decrease in the importance or
283. antagonism n. Mutual impressiveness of what is said.
opposition or resistance of 303. anticyclone n. An atmospheric
counteracting forces, principles, or condition of high central pressure,
persons. with currents flowing outward.
284. Antarctic adj. Pertaining to the 304. antidote n. Anything that will
south pole or the regions near it. counteract or remove the effects of
285. ante v. In the game of poker, poison, disease, or the like.
to put up a stake before the cards are 305. antilogy n. Inconsistency or
dealt. contradiction in terms or ideas.
286. antecede v. To precede. 306. antipathize v. To show or feel
287. antecedent n. One who or that a feeling of antagonism, aversion, or
which precedes or goes before, as in dislike.
time, place, rank, order, or causality. 307. antiphon n. A response or
288. antechamber n. A waiting alteration of responses, generally
room for those who seek audience. musical.
289. antedate v. To assign or affix a 308. antiphony n. An anthem or
date to earlier than the actual one. other composition sung responsively.
290. antediluvian adj. Of or 309. antipodes n. A place or region
pertaining to the times, things, events on the opposite side of the earth.
before the great flood in the days of 310. antiquary n. One who collects
Noah. and examines old things, as coins,
291. antemeridian adj. Before books, medals, weapons, etc.
noon. 311. antiquate v. To make old or
292. antemundane adj. Pertaining out of date.
to time before the world's creation. 312. antique adj. Pertaining to
293. antenatal adj. Occurring or ancient times.
existing before birth. 313. antiseptic n. Anything that
294. anterior adj. Prior. destroys or restrains the growth of
295. anteroom n. A room situated putrefactive micro-organisms.
before and opening into another, 314. antislavery adj. Opposed to
usually larger. human slavery.
296. anthology n. A collection of 315. antispasmodic adj. Tending to
extracts from the writings of various prevent or relieve non-inflammatory
authors. spasmodic affections.
297. anthracite n. Hard coal. 316. antistrophe n. The inversion of
298. anthropology n. The science of terms in successive classes, as in "the
man in general. home of joy and the joy of home".
299. anthropomorphous adj. 317. antitoxin n. A substance which
Having or resembling human form. neutralizes the poisonous products of
300. antic n. A grotesque, micro-organisms.
ludicrous, or fantastic action. 318. antonym n. A word directly
301. Antichrist n. Any opponent or opposed to another in meaning.
enemy of Christ, whether a person or 319. anxious adj. Distressed in
a power. mind respecting some uncertain
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320. apathy n. Insensibility to 343. appreciable adj. Capable of

emotion or passionate feeling. being discerned by the senses or
321. aperture n. Hole. intellect.
322. apex n. The highest point, as of 344. apprehend v. To make a
a mountain. prisoner of (a person) in the name of
323. aphorism n. Proverb. the law.
324. apiary n. A place where bees 345. apprehensible adj. Capable of
are kept. being conceived.
325. apogee n. The climax. 346. approbation n. Sanction.
326. apology n. A disclaimer of 347. appropriate adj. Suitable for
intentional error or offense. the purpose and circumstances.
327. apostasy n. A total departure 348. aqueduct n. A water-conduit,
from one's faith or religion. particularly one for supplying a
328. apostate adj. False. community from a distance.
329. apostle n. Any messenger 349. aqueous adj. Of, pertaining to,
commissioned by or as by divine or containing water.
authority. 350. arbiter n. One chosen or
330. apothecary n. One who keeps appointed, by mutual consent of
drugs for sale and puts up parties in dispute, to decide matters.
prescriptions. 351. arbitrary adj. Fixed or done
331. apotheosis n. Deification. capriciously.
332. appall v. To fill with dismay or 352. arbitrate v. To act or give
horror. judgment as umpire.
333. apparent adj. Easily 353. arbor n. A tree.
understood. 354. arboreal adj. Of or pertaining
334. apparition n. Ghost. to a tree or trees.
335. appease v. To soothe by 355. arborescent adj. Having the
quieting anger or indignation. nature of a tree.
336. appellate adj. Capable of 356. arboretum n. A botanical
being appealed to. garden or place devoted to the
337. appellation n. The name or cultivation of trees or shrubs.
title by which a particular person, 357. arboriculture n. The
class, or thing is called. cultivation of trees or shrubs.
338. append v. To add or attach, as 358. arcade n. A vaulted
something accessory, subordinate, or passageway or street; a roofed
supplementary. passageway having shops, etc.,
339. appertain v. To belong, as by opening from it.
right, fitness, association, 359. archaic adj. Antiquated
classification, possession, or natural 360. archaism n. Obsolescence.
relation. 361. archangel n. An angel of high
340. apposite adj. Appropriate. rank.
341. apposition n. The act of 362. archbishop n. The chief of the
placing side by side, together, or in bishops of an ecclesiastical province in
contact. the Greek, Roman, and Anglican
342. appraise v. To estimate the church.
money value of. 363. archdeacon n. A high official
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364. archaeology n. The branch of 385. artful adj. Characterized by

anthropology concerned with the craft or cunning.
systematic investigation of the relics of 386. Arthurian adj. Pertaining to
man. King Arthur, the real or legendary hero
365. archetype n. A prototype. of British poetic story.
366. archipelago n. Any large body 387. artifice n. Trickery.
of water studded with islands, or the 388. artless adj. Ingenuous.
islands collectively themselves. 389. ascendant adj. Dominant.
367. ardent adj. Burning with 390. ascension n. The act of rising.
passion. 391. ascent n. A rising, soaring, or
368. ardor n. Intensity of passion or climbing.
affection. 392. ascetic adj. Given to severe
369. arid adj. Very dry. self-denial and practicing excessive
370. aristocracy n. A hereditary abstinence and devotion.
nobility 393. ascribe v. To assign as a quality
371. aristocrat n. A hereditary or attribute.
noble or one nearly connected with 394. asexual adj. Having no distinct
nobility. sexual organs.
372. armada n. A fleet of war- 395. ashen adj. Pale.
vessels. 396. askance adv. With a side or
373. armful n. As much as can be indirect glance or meaning.
held in the arm or arms. 397. asperity n. Harshness or
374. armory n. An arsenal. roughness of temper.
375. aroma n. An agreeable odor. 398. aspirant n. One who seeks
376. arraign v. To call into court, as earnestly, as for advancement, honors,
a person indicted for crime, and place.
demand whether he pleads guilty or 399. aspiration n. An earnest wish
not. for that which is above one's present
377. arrange v. To put in definite or reach.
proper order. 400. aspire v. To have an earnest
378. arrangement n. The act of desire, wish, or longing, as for
putting in proper order, or the state of something high and good, not yet
being put in order. attained.
379. arrant adj. Notoriously bad. 401. assailant n. One who attacks.
380. arrear n. Something overdue 402. assassin n. One who kills, or
and unpaid. tries to kill, treacherously or secretly.
381. arrival n. A coming to 403. assassinate v. To kill, as by
stopping-place or destination. surprise or secret assault, especially
382. arrogant adj. Unduly or the killing of some eminent person.
excessively proud, as of wealth, 404. assassination n. Murderer, as
station, learning, etc. by secret assault or treachery.
383. arrogate v. To take, demand, 405. assay n. The chemical analysis
or claim, especially presumptuously or or testing of an alloy ore.
without reasons or grounds. 406. assent v. To express
384. Artesian well n. A very deep agreement with a statement or matter
bored well. water rises due to of opinion.
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407. assess v. To determine the 429. attorney-general n. The chief

amount of (a tax or other sum to be law-officer of a government.
paid). 430. auburn adj. Reddish-brown,
408. assessor n. An officer whose said usually of the hair.
duty it is to assess taxes. 431. audacious adj. Fearless.
409. assets n. pl. Property in 432. audible adj. Loud enough to
general, regarded as applicable to the be heard.
payment of debts. 433. audition n. The act or
410. assiduous adj. Diligent. sensation of hearing.
411. assignee n. One who is 434. auditory adj. Of or pertaining
appointed to act for another in the to hearing or the organs or sense of
management of certain property and hearing.
interests. 435. augment v. To make bigger.
412. assimilate v. To adapt. 436. augur v. To predict.
413. assonance n. Resemblance or 437. Augustinian adj. Pertaining to
correspondence in sound. St. Augustine, his doctrines, or the
414. assonant adj. Having religious orders called after him.
resemblance of sound. 438. aura n. Pervasive psychic
415. assonate v. To accord in influence supposed to emanate from
sound, especially vowel sound. persons
416. assuage v. To cause to be less 439. aural adj. Of or pertaining to
harsh, violent, or severe, as the ear.
excitement, appetite, pain, or disease. 440. auricle n. One of the two
417. astringent adj. Harsh in chambers of the heart which receives
disposition or character. the blood from the veins.
418. astute adj. Keen in 441. auricular adj. Of or pertaining
discernment. to the ear, its auricle, or the sense of
419. atheism n. The denial of the hearing.
existence of God. 442. auriferous adj. Containing
420. athirst adj. Wanting water. gold.
421. athwart adv. From side to 443. aurora n. A luminous
side. phenomenon in the upper regions of
422. atomizer n. An apparatus for the atmosphere.
reducing a liquid to a fine spray, as for 444. auspice n. favoring,
disinfection, inhalation, etc. protecting, or propitious influence or
423. atone v. To make amends for. guidance.
424. atonement n. Amends, 445. austere adj. Severely simple;
reparation, or expiation made from unadorned.
wrong or injury. 446. autarchy n. Unrestricted
425. atrocious adj. Outrageously or power.
wantonly wicked, criminal, vile, or 447. authentic adj. Of undisputed
cruel. origin.
426. atrocity n. Great cruelty or 448. authenticity n. The state or
reckless wickedness. quality of being genuine, or of the
427. attache n. A subordinate origin and authorship claimed.
member of a diplomatic embassy. 449. autobiography n. The story of
428. attest v. To certify as accurate, one's life written by himself.
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450. autocracy n. Absolute 475. badger v. To pester.

government. 476. baffle v. To foil or frustrate.
451. autocrat n. Any one who 477. bailiff n. An officer of court
claims or wields unrestricted or having custody of prisoners under
undisputed authority or influence. arraignment.
452. automaton n. Any living being 478. baize n. A single-colored
whose actions are or appear to be napped woolen fabric used for table-
involuntary or mechanical. covers, curtains, etc.
453. autonomous adj. Self- 479. bale n. A large package
governing. prepared for transportation or
454. autonomy n. Self-government. storage.
455. autopsy n. The examination of 480. baleful adj. Malignant.
a dead body by dissection to ascertain 481. ballad n. Any popular narrative
the cause of death. poem, often with epic subject and
456. autumnal adj. Of or pertaining usually in lyric form.
to autumn. 482. balsam n. A medical
457. auxiliary n. One who or that preparation, aromatic and oily, used
which aids or helps, especially when for healing.
regarded as subsidiary or accessory. 483. banal adj. Commonplace.
458. avalanche n. The fall or sliding 484. barcarole n. A boat-song of
of a mass of snow or ice down a Venetian gondoliers.
mountain-slope, often bearing with it 485. barograph n. An instrument
rock. that registers graphically and
459. avarice n. Passion for getting continuously the atmospheric
and keeping riches. pressure.
460. aver v. To assert as a fact. 486. barometer n. An instrument
461. averse adj. Reluctant. for indicating the atmospheric
462. aversion n. A mental condition pressure per unit of surface.
of fixed opposition to or dislike of 487. barring prep. Apart from.
some particular thing. 488. baritone adj. Having a register
463. avert v. To turn away or aside. higher than bass and lower than tenor.
464. aviary n. A spacious cage or 489. bask v. To make warm by
enclosure in which live birds are kept. genial heat.
465. avidity n. Greediness. 490. bass adj. Low in tone or
466. avocation n. Diversion. compass.
467. avow v. To declare openly. 491. baste v. To cover with melted
468. awaken v. To arouse, as fat, gravy, while cooking.
emotion, interest, or the like. 492. baton n. An official staff borne
469. awry adv. & adj. Out of the either as a weapon or as an emblem of
proper form, direction, or position. authority or privilege.
470. aye adv. An expression of 493. battalion n. A body of infantry
assent. composed of two or more companies,
471. azalea n. A flowering shrub. forming a part of a regiment.
472. azure n. The color of the sky. 494. batten n. A narrow strip of
473. Baconian adj. Of or pertaining wood.
to Lord Bacon or his system of 495. batter n. A thick liquid mixture
philosophy. of two or more materials beaten
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496. bauble n. A trinket. 524. beneficiary n. One who is

497. bawl v. To proclaim by outcry. lawfully entitled to the profits and
498. beatify v. To make supremely proceeds of an estate or property.
happy. 525. benefit n. Helpful result.
499. beatitude n. Any state of great 526. benevolence n. Any act of
happiness. kindness or well-doing.
500. beau n. An escort or lover. 527. benevolent adj. Loving others
501. becalm v. To make quiet. and actively desirous of their well-
502. beck v. To give a signal to, by being.
nod or gesture. 528. benign adj. Good and kind of
503. bedaub v. To smear over, as heart.
with something oily or sticky. 529. benignant adj. Benevolent in
504. bedeck v. To cover with feeling, character, or aspect.
ornament. 530. benignity n. Kindness of
505. bedlam n. Madhouse. feeling, disposition, or manner.
506. befog v. To confuse. 531. benison n. Blessing.
507. befriend v. To be a friend to, 532. bequeath v. To give by will.
especially when in need. 533. bereave v. To make desolate
508. beget v. To produce by sexual with loneliness and grief.
generation. 534. berth n. A bunk or bed in a
509. begrudge v. To envy one of the vessel, sleeping-car, etc.
possession of. 535. beseech v. To implore.
510. belate v. To delay past the 536. beset v. To attack on all sides.
proper hour. 537. besmear v. To smear over, as
511. belay v. To make fast, as a with any oily or sticky substance.
rope, by winding round a cleat. 538. bestial adj. Animal.
512. belie v. To misrepresent. 539. bestrew v. To sprinkle or cover
513. believe v. To accept as true on with things strewn.
the testimony or authority of others. 540. bestride v. To get or sit upon
514. belittle v. To disparage. astride, as a horse.
515. belle n. A woman who is a 541. bethink v. To remind oneself.
center of attraction because of her 542. betide v. To happen to or
beauty, accomplishments, etc. befall.
516. bellicose adj. Warlike. 543. betimes adv. In good season
517. belligerent adj. Manifesting a or time.
warlike spirit. 544. betroth v. To engage to marry.
518. bemoan v. To lament 545. betrothal n. Engagement to
519. benediction n. a solemn marry.
invocation of the divine blessing. 546. bevel n. Any inclination of two
520. benefactor n. A doer of kindly surfaces other than 90 degrees.
and charitable acts. 547. bewilder v. To confuse the
521. benefice n. A church office perceptions or judgment of.
endowed with funds or property for 548. bibliomania n. The passion for
the maintenance of divine service. collecting books.
522. beneficent adj. Characterized 549. bibliography n. A list of the
by charity and kindness. words of an author, or the literature
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550. bibliophile n. One who loves 575. blockade n. The shutting up of

books. a town, a frontier, or a line of coast by
551. bibulous adj. Fond of drinking. hostile forces.
552. bide v. To await. 576. boatswain n. A subordinate
553. biennial n. A plant that officer of a vessel, who has general
produces leaves and roots the first charge of the rigging, anchors, etc.
year and flowers and fruit the second. 577. bodice n. A women's
554. bier n. A horizontal framework ornamental corset-shaped laced waist.
with two handles at each end for 578. bodily adj. Corporeal.
carrying a corpse to the grave. 579. boisterous adj. Unchecked
555. bigamist n. One who has two merriment or animal spirits.
spouses at the same time. 580. bole n. The trunk or body of a
556. bigamy n. The crime of tree.
marrying any other person while 581. bolero n. A Spanish dance,
having a legal spouse living. illustrative of the passion of love,
557. bight n. A slightly receding bay accompanied by caste nets and
between headlands, formed by a long singing.
curve of a coast-line. 582. boll n. A round pod or seed-
558. bilateral adj. Two-sided. capsule, as a flax or cotton.
559. bilingual adj. Speaking two 583. bolster v. To support, as
languages. something wrong.
560. biograph n. A bibliographical 584. bomb n. A hollow projectile
sketch or notice. containing an explosive material.
561. biography n. A written account 585. bombard v. To assail with any
of one's life, actions, and character. missile or with abusive speech.
562. biology n. The science of life or 586. bombardier n. A person who
living organisms. has charge of mortars, bombs, and
563. biped n. An animal having two shells.
feet. 587. bombast n. Inflated or
564. birthright n. A privilege or extravagant language, especially on
possession into which one is born. unimportant subjects.
565. bitterness n. Acridity, as to the 588. boorish adj. Rude.
taste. 589. bore v. To weary by
566. blase adj. Sated with pleasure. tediousness or dullness.
567. blaspheme v. To indulge in 590. borough n. An incorporated
profane oaths. village or town.
568. blatant adj. Noisily or 591. bosom n. The breast or the
offensively loud or clamorous. upper front of the thorax of a human
569. blaze n. A vivid glowing flame. being, especially of a woman.
570. blazon v. To make widely or 592. botanical adj. Connected with
generally known. the study or cultivation of plants.
571. bleak adj. Desolate. 593. botanize v. To study plant-life.
572. blemish n. A mark that mars 594. botany n. The science that
beauty. treats of plants.
573. blithe adj. Joyous. 595. bountiful adj. Showing
574. blithesome adj. Cheerful. abundance.

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596. Bowdlerize v. To expurgate in 618. brine n. Water saturated with

editing (a literary composition) by salt.
omitting words or passages. 619. bristle n. One of the coarse,
597. bowler n. In cricket, the player stiff hairs of swine: used in brush-
who delivers the ball. making, etc.
598. boycott v. To place the 620. Britannia n. The United
products or merchandise of under a Kingdom of Great Britain.
ban. 621. Briticism n. A word, idiom, or
599. brae n. Hillside. phrase characteristic of Great Britain
600. braggart n. A vain boaster. or the British.
601. brandish v. To wave, shake, or 622. brittle adj. Fragile.
flourish triumphantly or defiantly, as a 623. broach v. To mention, for the
sword or spear. first time.
602. bravado n. An aggressive 624. broadcast adj. Disseminated
display of boldness. far and wide.
603. bravo interj. Well done. 625. brogan n. A coarse, heavy
604. bray n. A loud harsh sound, as shoe.
the cry of an ass or the blast of a horn. 626. brogue n. Any dialectic
605. braze v. To make of or pronunciation of English, especially
ornament with brass. that of the Irish people.
606. brazier n. An open pan or 627. brokerage n. The business of
basin for holding live coals. making sales and purchases for a
607. breach n. The violation of commission; a broker.
official duty, lawful right, or a legal 628. bromine n. A dark reddish-
obligation. brown, non-metallic liquid element
608. breaker n. One who trains with a suffocating odor.
horses, dogs, etc. 629. bronchitis n. Inflammation of
609. breech n. The buttocks. the bronchial tubes.
610. brethren n. pl. Members of a 630. bronchus n. Either of the two
brotherhood, gild, profession, subdivisions of the trachea conveying
association, or the like. air into the lungs.
611. brevity n. Shortness of 631. brooch n. An article of jewelry
duration. fastened by a hinged pin and hook on
612. bric-a-brac n. Objects of the underside.
curiosity or for decoration. 632. brotherhood n. Spiritual or
613. bridle n. The head-harness of a social fellowship or solidarity.
horse consisting of a head-stall, a bit, 633. browbeat v. To overwhelm, or
and the reins. attempt to do so, by stern, haughty, or
614. brigade n. A body of troops rude address or manner.
consisting of two or more regiments. 634. brusque adj. Somewhat rough
615. brigadier n. General officer or rude in manner or speech.
who commands a brigade, ranking 635. buffoon n. A clown.
between a colonel and a major- 636. buffoonery n. Low drollery,
general. coarse jokes, etc.
616. brigand n. One who lives by 637. bulbous adj. Of, or pertaining
robbery and plunder. to, or like a bulb.
617. brimstone n. Sulfur. 638. bullock n. An ox.

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639. bulrush n. Any one of various 659. cabinet n. The body of men
tall rush-like plants growing in damp constituting the official advisors of the
ground or water. executive head of a nation.
640. bulwark n. Anything that gives 660. cacophony n. A disagreeable,
security or defense. harsh, or discordant sound or
641. bumper n. A cup or glass filled combination of sounds or tones.
to the brim, especially one to be drunk 661. cadaverous adj. Resembling a
as a toast or health. corpse.
642. bumptious adj. Full of 662. cadence n. Rhythmical or
offensive and aggressive self-conceit. measured flow or movement, as in
643. bungle v. To execute clumsily. poetry or the time and pace of
644. buoyancy n. Power or marching troops.
tendency to float on or in a liquid or 663. cadenza n. An embellishment
gas. or flourish, prepared or improvised,
645. buoyant adj. Having the for a solo voice or instrument.
power or tendency to float or keep 664. caitiff adj. Cowardly.
afloat. 665. cajole v. To impose on or dupe
646. bureau n. A chest of drawers by flattering speech.
for clothing, etc. 666. cajolery n. Delusive speech.
647. bureaucracy n. Government 667. calculable adj. That may be
by departments of men transacting estimated by reckoning.
particular branches of public business. 668. calculus n. A concretion
648. burgess n. In colonial times, a formed in various parts of the body
member of the lower house of the resembling a pebble in hardness.
legislature of Maryland or Virginia. 669. callosity n. The state of being
649. burgher n. An inhabitant, hard and insensible.
citizen or freeman of a borough burgh, 670. callow adj. Without
or corporate town. experience of the world.
650. burnish v. To make brilliant or 671. calorie n. Amount of heat
shining. needed to raise the temperature of 1
651. bursar n. A treasurer. kilogram of water 1 degree centigrade.
652. bustle v. To hurry. 672. calumny n. Slander.
653. butt v. To strike with or as with 673. Calvary n. The place where
the head, or horns. Christ was crucified.
654. butte n. A conspicuous hill, 674. Calvinism n. The system of
low mountain, or natural turret, doctrine taught by John Calvin.
generally isolated. 675. Calvinize v. To teach or imbue
655. buttress n. Any support or with the doctrines of Calvinism.
prop. 676. came n. A leaden sash-bar or
656. by-law n. A rule or law grooved strip for fastening panes in
adopted by an association, a stained-glass windows.
corporation, or the like. 677. cameo n. Any small engraved
657. cabal n. A number of persons or carved work in relief.
secretly united for effecting by intrigue 678. campaign n. A complete series
some private purpose. of connected military operations.
658. cabalism n. Superstitious 679. Canaanite n. A member of one
devotion to one's religion. of the three tribes that dwelt in the
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680. canary adj. Of a bright but 704. carouse v. To drink deeply and
delicate yellow. in boisterous or jovial manner.
681. candid adj. Straightforward. 705. carrion n. Dead and putrefying
682. candor n. The quality of flesh.
frankness or outspokenness. 706. cartilage n. An elastic animal
683. canine adj. Characteristic of a tissue of firm consistence.
dog. 707. cartridge n. A charge for a
684. canon n. Any rule or law. firearm, or for blasting.
685. cant v. To talk in a singsong, 708. caste n. The division of society
preaching tone with affected on artificial grounds.
solemnity. 709. castigate v. To punish.
686. cantata n. A choral 710. casual adj. Accidental, by
composition. chance.
687. canto n. One of the divisions of 711. casualty n. A fatal or serious
an extended poem. accident or disaster.
688. cantonment n. The part of the 712. cataclysm n. Any
town or district in which the troops are overwhelming flood of water.
quartered. 713. cataract n. Opacity of the lens
689. capacious adj. Roomy. of the eye resulting in complete or
690. capillary n. A minute vessel partial blindness.
having walls composed of a single layer 714. catastrophe n. Any great and
of cells. sudden misfortune or calamity.
691. capitulate v. To surrender or 715. cathode n. The negative pole
stipulate terms. or electrode of a galvanic battery.
692. caprice n. A whim. 716. Catholicism n. The system,
693. caption n. A heading, as of a doctrine, and practice of the Roman
chapter, section, document, etc. Catholic Church.
694. captious adj. Hypercritical. 717. catholicity n. Universal
695. captivate v. To fascinate, as by prevalence or acceptance.
excellence. eloquence, or beauty. 718. cat-o-nine-tails n. An
696. carcass n. The dead body of an instrument consisting of nine pieces of
animal. cord, formerly used for flogging in the
697. cardiac adj. Pertaining to the army and navy.
heart. 719. caucus n. A private meeting of
698. cardinal adj. Of prime or members of a political party to select
special importance. candidates.
699. caret n. A sign (^) placed 720. causal adj. Indicating or
below a line, indicating where omitted expressing a cause.
words, etc., should be inserted. 721. caustic adj. Sarcastic and
700. caricature n. a picture or severe.
description in which natural 722. cauterize v. To burn or sear as
characteristics are exaggerated or with a heated iron.
distorted. 723. cede v. To pass title to.
701. carnage n. Massacre. 724. censor n. An official examiner
702. carnal adj. Sensual. of manuscripts empowered to prohibit
703. carnivorous adj. Eating or their publication.
living on flesh. 725. censorious adj. Judging
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726. census n. An official 747. chateau n. A castle or manor-

numbering of the people of a country house.
or district. 748. chattel n. Any article of
727. centenary adj. Pertaining to a personal property.
hundred years or a period of a hundred 749. check v. To hold back.
years. 750. chiffon n. A very thin gauze
728. centiliter n. A hundredth of a used for trimmings, evening dress, etc.
liter. 751. chivalry n. The knightly system
729. centimeter n. A length of one of feudal times with its code, usages
hundredth of a meter. and practices.
730. centurion n. A captain of a 752. cholera n. An acute epidemic
company of one hundred infantry in disease.
the ancient Roman army. 753. choleric adj. Easily provoked
731. cereal adj. Pertaining to edible to anger.
grain or farinaceous seeds. 754. choral adj. Pertaining to,
732. ceremonial adj. Characterized intended for, or performed by a chorus
by outward form or ceremony. or choir.
733. ceremonious adj. Observant 755. Christ n. A title of Jesus
of ritual. 756. christen v. To name in
734. cessation n. Discontinuance, baptism.
as of action or motion. 757. Christendom n. That part of
735. cession n. Surrender, as of the world where Christianity is
possessions or rights. generally professed.
736. chagrin n. Keen vexation, 758. chromatic adj. Belonging,
annoyance, or mortification, as at relating to, or abounding in color.
one's failures or errors. 759. chronology n. The science that
737. chameleon adj. Changeable in treats of computation of time or of
appearance. investigation and arrangement of
738. chancery n. A court of equity, events.
as distinguished from a common-law 760. chronometer n. A portable
court. timekeeper of the highest attainable
739. chaos n. Any condition of precision.
which the elements or parts are in 761. cipher v. To calculate
utter disorder and confusion. arithmetically. (also a noun meaning
740. characteristic n. A distinctive zero or nothing)
feature. 762. circulate v. To disseminate.
741. characterize v. To describe by 763. circumference n. The
distinctive marks or peculiarities. boundary-line of a circle.
742. charlatan n. A quack. 764. circumlocution n. Indirect or
743. chasm n. A yawning hollow, as roundabout expression.
in the earth's surface. 765. circumnavigate v. To sail quite
744. chasten v. To purify by around.
affliction. 766. circumscribe v. To confine
745. chastise v. To subject to within bounds.
punitive measures. 767. circumspect adj. Showing
746. chastity n. Sexual or moral watchfulness, caution, or careful
purity. consideration.
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769. cite v. To refer to specifically. 792. coercion n. Forcible constraint

770. claimant n. One who makes a or restraint, moral or physical.
claim or demand, as of right. 793. coercive adj. Serving or
771. clairvoyance n. Intuitive tending to force.
sagacity or perception. 794. cogent adj. Appealing strongly
772. clamorous adj. Urgent in to the reason or conscience.
complaint or demand. 795. cognate adj. Akin.
773. clan n. A tribe. 796. cognizant adj. Taking notice.
774. clandestine adj. Surreptitious. 797. cohere v. To stick together.
775. clangor n. Clanking or a 798. cohesion n. Consistency.
ringing, as of arms, chains, or bells; 799. cohesive adj. Having the
clamor. property of consistency.
776. clarify v. To render intelligible. 800. coincide v. To correspond.
777. clarion n. A small shrill 801. coincidence n. A circumstance
trumpet or bugle. so agreeing with another: often
778. classify v. To arrange in a class implying accident.
or classes on the basis of observed 802. coincident adj. Taking place at
resemblance’s and differences. the same time.
779. clearance n. A certificate from 803. collaborate v. To labor or
the proper authorities that a vessel has cooperate with another or others,
complied with the law and may sail. especially in literary or scientific
780. clemency n. Mercy. pursuits.
781. clement adj. Compassionate. 804. collapse v. To cause to shrink,
782. close-hauled adj. Having the fall in, or fail.
sails set for sailing as close to the wind 805. collapsible adj. That may or
as possible. can collapse.
783. clothier n. One who makes or 806. colleague n. An associate in
sells cloth or clothing. professional employment.
784. clumsy adj. Awkward of 807. collective adj. Consisting of a
movement. number of persons or objects
785. coagulate v. To change into a considered as gathered into a mass, or
clot or a jelly, as by heat, by chemical sum.
action, or by a ferment. 808. collector n. One who makes a
786. coagulant adj. Producing collection, as of objects of art, books,
coagulation. or the like.
787. coalescence n. The act or 809. collegian n. A college student.
process of coming together so as to 810. collide v. To meet and strike
form one body, combination, or violently.
product. 811. collier n. One who works in a
788. coalition n. Combination in a coal-mine.
body or mass. 812. collision n. Violent contact.
789. coddle v. To treat as a baby or 813. colloquial adj. Pertaining or
an invalid. peculiar to common speech as
790. codicil n. A supplement adding distinguished from literary.
to, revoking, or explaining in the body 814. colloquialism n. Form of
of a will. speech used only or chiefly in
791. coerce v. To force. conversation.
815. colloquy n. Conversation.

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816. collusion n. A secret 840. complacent adj. Pleased or

agreement for a wrongful purpose. satisfied with oneself.
817. colossus n. Any strikingly great 841. complaisance n. Politeness.
person or object. 842. complaisant adj. Agreeable.
818. comely adj. Handsome. 843. complement v. To make
819. comestible adj. Fit to be complete.
eaten. 844. complex adj. Complicated.
820. comical adj. Funny. 845. compliant adj. Yielding.
821. commemorate v. To serve as a 846. complicate v. To make
remembrance of. complex, difficult, or hard to deal with.
822. commentary n. A series of 847. complication n. An
illustrative or explanatory notes on any intermingling or combination of things
important work. or parts, especially in a perplexing
823. commingle v. To blend. manner.
824. commissariat n. The 848. complicity n. Participation or
department of an army charged with partnership, as in wrong-doing or with
the provision of its food and water and a wrong-doer.
daily needs. 849. compliment v. To address or
825. commission v. To empower. gratify with expressions of delicate
826. commitment n. The act or praise.
process of entrusting or consigning for 850. component n. A constituent
safe-keeping. element or part.
827. committal n. The act, fact, or 851. comport v. To conduct or
result of committing, or the state of behave (oneself).
being 852. composure n. Calmness.
828. commodity n. Something that 853. comprehensible adj.
is bought and sold. Intelligible.
829. commotion n. A disturbance 854. comprehension n. Ability to
or violent agitation. know.
830. commute v. To put something, 855. comprehensive adj. Large in
especially something less severe, in scope or content.
place of. 856. compress v. To press together
831. comparable adj. Fit to be or into smaller space.
compared. 857. compressible adj. Capable of
832. comparative adj. Relative. being pressed into smaller compass.
833. comparison n. Examination of 858. compression n. Constraint, as
two or more objects with reference to by force or authority.
their likeness or unlikeness. 859. comprise v. To consist of.
834. compensate v. To 860. compulsion n. Coercion.
remunerate. 861. compulsory adj. Forced.
835. competence n. Adequate 862. compunction n. Remorseful
qualification or capacity. feeling.
836. competent adj. Qualified. 863. compute v. To ascertain by
837. competitive adj. characterized mathematical calculation.
by rivalry. 864. concede v. To surrender.
838. competitor n. A rival. 865. conceit n. Self-flattering
839. complacence n. Satisfaction opinion.
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866. conceive v. To form an idea, 888. confederate n. One who is

mental image or thought of. united with others in a league,
867. concerto n. A musical compact, or agreement.
composition. 889. confer v. To bestow.
868. concession n. Anything 890. conferee n. A person with
granted or yielded, or admitted in whom another confers.
response to a demand, petition, or 891. confessor n. A spiritual
claim. advisor.
869. conciliate v. To obtain the 892. confidant n. One to whom
friendship of. secrets are entrusted.
870. conciliatory adj. Tending to 893. confide v. To reveal in trust or
reconcile. confidence.
871. conclusive adj. Sufficient to 894. confidence n. The state or
convince or decide. feeling of trust in or reliance upon
872. concord n. Harmony. another.
873. concordance n. Harmony. 895. confident adj. Assured.
874. concur v. To agree. 896. confinement n. Restriction
875. concurrence n. Agreement. within limits or boundaries.
876. concurrent adj. Occurring or 897. confiscate v. To appropriate
acting together. (private property) as forfeited to the
877. concussion n. A violent shock public use or treasury.
to some organ by a fall or a sudden 898. conflagration n. A great fire, as
blow. of many buildings, a forest, or the like.
878. condensation n. The act or 899. confluence n. The place where
process of making dense or denser. streams meet.
879. condense v. To abridge. 900. confluent n. A stream that
880. condescend v. To come down unites with another.
voluntarily to equal terms with 901. conformance n. The act or
inferiors. state or conforming.
881. condolence n. Expression of 902. conformable adj. Harmonious.
sympathy with a person in pain, 903. conformation n. General
sorrow, or misfortune. structure, form, or outline.
882. conduce v. To bring about. 904. conformity n. Correspondence
883. conducive adj. Contributing to in form, manner, or use.
an end. 905. confront v. To encounter, as
884. conductible adj. Capable of difficulties or obstacles.
being conducted or transmitted. 906. congeal v. To coagulate.
885. conduit n. A means for 907. congenial adj. Having kindred
conducting something, particularly a character or tastes.
tube, pipe, or passageway for a fluid. 908. congest v. To collect into a
886. confectionery n. The candy mass.
collectively that a confectioner makes 909. congregate v. To bring
or sells, as candy. together into a crowd.
887. confederacy n. A number of 910. coniferous adj. Cone-bearing
states or persons in compact or league trees.
with each other, as for mutual aid. 911. conjecture n. A guess.
912. conjoin v. To unite.

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913. conjugal adj. Pertaining to 934. consignee n. A person to

marriage, marital rights, or married whom goods or other property has
persons. been entrusted.
914. conjugate adj. Joined together 935. consignor n. One who
in pairs. entrusts.
915. conjugation n. The state or 936. consistency n. A state of
condition of being joined together. permanence.
916. conjunction n. The state of 937. console v. To comfort.
being joined together, or the things so 938. consolidate v. To combine into
joined. one body or system.
917. connive v. To be in collusion. 939. consonance n. The state or
918. connoisseur n. A critical judge quality of being in accord with.
of art, especially one with thorough 940. consonant adj. Being in
knowledge and sound judgment of art. agreement or harmony with.
919. connote v. To mean; signify. 941. consort n. A companion or
920. connubial adj. Pertaining to associate.
marriage or matrimony. 942. conspicuous adj. Clearly
921. conquer v. To overcome by visible.
force. 943. conspirator n. One who agrees
922. consanguineous adj. with others to cooperate in
Descended from the same parent or accomplishing some unlawful purpose.
ancestor. 944. conspire v. To plot.
923. conscience n. The faculty in 945. constable n. An officer whose
man by which he distinguishes duty is to maintain the peace.
between right and wrong in character 946. constellation n. An arbitrary
and conduct. assemblage or group of stars.
924. conscientious adj. Governed 947. consternation n. Panic.
by moral standard. 948. constituency n. The
925. conscious adj. Aware that one inhabitants or voters in a district
lives, feels, and thinks. represented in a legislative body.
926. conscript v. To force into 949. constituent n. One who has
military service. the right to vote at an election.
927. consecrate v. To set apart as 950. constrict v. To bind.
sacred. 951. consul n. An officer appointed
928. consecutive adj. Following in to reside in a foreign city, chiefly to
uninterrupted succession. represent his country.
929. consensus n. A collective 952. consulate n. The place in
unanimous opinion of a number of which a consul transacts official
persons. business.
930. conservatism n. Tendency to 953. consummate v. To bring to
adhere to the existing order of things. completion.
931. conservative adj. Adhering to 954. consumption n. Gradual
the existing order of things. destruction, as by burning, eating, etc.,
932. conservatory n. An institution or by using up, wearing out, etc.
for instruction and training in music 955. consumptive adj. Designed for
and declamation. gradual destruction.
933. consign v. To entrust.

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956. contagion n. The 979. contravene v. To prevent or

communication of disease from obstruct the operation of.
person to person. 980. contribution n. The act of
957. contagious adj. Transmitting giving for a common purpose.
disease. 981. contributor n. One who gives
958. contaminate v. To pollute. or furnishes, in common with others,
959. contemplate v. To consider for a common purpose.
thoughtfully. 982. contrite adj. Broken in spirit
960. contemporaneous adj. Living, because of a sense of sin.
occurring, or existing at the same time. 983. contrivance n. The act
961. contemporary adj. Living or planning, devising, inventing, or
existing at the same time. adapting something to or for a special
962. contemptible adj. Worthy of purpose.
scorn or disdain. 984. contrive v. To manage or carry
963. contemptuous adj. Disdainful. through by some device or scheme.
964. contender n. One who exerts 985. control v. To exercise a
oneself in opposition or rivalry. directing, restraining, or governing
965. contiguity n. Proximity. influence over.
966. contiguous adj. Touching or 986. controller n. One who or that
joining at the edge or boundary. which regulates or directs.
967. continence n. Self-restraint 987. contumacious adj. Rebellious.
with respect to desires, appetites, and 988. contumacy n. Contemptuous
passion. disregard of the requirements of
968. contingency n. Possibility of rightful authority.
happening. 989. contuse v. To bruise by a blow,
969. contingent adj. Not either with or without the breaking of
predictable. the skin.
970. continuance n. Permanence. 990. contusion n. A bruise.
971. continuation n. Prolongation. 991. convalesce v. To recover after
972. continuity n. Uninterrupted a sickness.
connection in space, time, operation, 992. convalescence n. The state of
or development. progressive restoration to health and
973. continuous adj. Connected, strength after the cessation of disease.
extended, or prolonged without 993. convalescent adj. Recovering
separation or interruption of health after sickness.
sequence. 994. convene v. To summon or
974. contort v. To twist into a cause to assemble.
misshapen form. 995. convenience n. Fitness, as of
975. contraband n. Trade forbidden time or place.
by law or treaty. 996. converge v. To cause to incline
976. contradiction n. The assertion and approach nearer together.
of the opposite of that which has been 997. convergent adj. Tending to
said. one point.
977. contradictory adj. Inconsistent 998. conversant adj. Thoroughly
with itself. informed.
978. contraposition n. A placing 999. conversion n. Change from
opposite. one state or position to another, or
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1000. convertible adj. 1019. corps n. A number or body of

Interchangeable. persons in some way associated or
1001. convex adj. Curving like the acting together.
segment of the globe or of the surface 1020. corpse n. A dead body.
of a circle. 1021. corpulent adj. Obese.
1002. conveyance n. That by which 1022. corpuscle n. A minute particle
anything is transported. of matter.
1003. convivial adj. Devoted to 1023. correlate v. To put in some
feasting, or to good-fellowship in relation of connection or
eating or drinking. correspondence.
1004. convolution n. A winding 1024. correlative adj. Mutually
motion. involving or implying one another.
1005. convolve v. To move with a 1025. corrigible adj. Capable of
circling or winding motion. reformation.
1006. convoy n. A protecting force 1026. corroborate v. To strengthen,
accompanying property in course of as proof or conviction.
transportation. 1027. corroboration n.
1007. convulse v. To cause spasms Confirmation.
in. 1028. corrode v. To ruin or destroy
1008. convulsion n. A violent and little by little.
abnormal muscular contraction of the 1029. corrosion n. Gradual decay by
body. crumbling or surface disintegration.
1009. copious adj. Plenteous. 1030. corrosive n. That which causes
1010. coquette n. A flirt. gradual decay by crumbling or surface
1011. cornice n. An ornamental disintegration.
molding running round the walls of a 1031. corruptible adj. Open to
room close to the ceiling. bribery.
1012. cornucopia n. The horn of 1032. corruption n. Loss of purity or
plenty, symbolizing peace and integrity.
prosperity. 1033. cosmetic adj. Pertaining to the
1013. corollary n. A proposition art of beautifying, especially the
following so obviously from another complexion.
that it requires little demonstration. 1034. cosmic adj. Pertaining to the
1014. coronation n. The act or universe.
ceremony of crowning a monarch. 1035. cosmogony n. A doctrine of
1015. coronet n. Inferior crown creation or of the origin of the
denoting, according to its form, universe.
various degrees of noble rank less than 1036. cosmography n. The science
sovereign. that describes the universe, including
1016. corporal adj. Belonging or astronomy, geography, and geology.
relating to the body as opposed to the 1037. cosmology n. The general
mind. science of the universe.
1017. corporate adj. Belonging to a 1038. cosmopolitan adj. Common to
corporation. all the world.
1018. corporeal adj. Of a material 1039. cosmopolitanism n. A
nature; physical. cosmopolitan character.

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1040. cosmos n. The world or 1061. crass adj. Coarse or thick in

universe considered as a system, nature or structure, as opposed to thin
perfect in order and arrangement. or fine.
1041. counter-claim n. A cross- 1062. craving n. A vehement desire.
demand alleged by a defendant in his 1063. creak n. A sharp, harsh,
favor against the plaintiff. squeaking sound.
1042. counteract v. To act in 1064. creamery n. A butter-making
opposition to. establishment.
1043. counterbalance v. To oppose 1065. creamy adj. Resembling or
with an equal force. containing cream.
1044. countercharge v. To accuse in 1066. credence n. Belief.
return. 1067. credible adj. Believable.
1045. counterfeit adj. Made to 1068. credulous adj. Easily deceived.
resemble something else. 1069. creed n. A formal summary of
1046. counterpart n. Something fundamental points of religious belief.
taken with another for the completion 1070. crematory adj. A place for
of either. cremating dead bodies.
1047. countervail v. To offset. 1071. crevasse n. A deep crack or
1048. counting-house n. A house or fissure in the ice of a glacier.
office used for transacting business, 1072. crevice n. A small fissure, as
bookkeeping, correspondence, etc. between two contiguous surfaces.
1049. countryman n. A rustic. 1073. criterion n. A standard by
1050. courageous adj. Brave. which to determine the correctness of
1051. course n. Line of motion or a judgment or conclusion.
direction. 1074. critique n. A criticism or critical
1052. courser n. A fleet and spirited review.
horse. 1075. crockery n. Earthenware made
1053. courtesy n. Politeness from baked clay.
originating in kindness and exercised 1076. crucible n. A trying and
habitually. purifying test or agency.
1054. covenant n. An agreement 1077. crusade n. Any concerted
entered into by two or more persons movement, vigorously prosecuted, in
or parties. behalf of an idea or principle.
1055. covert adj. Concealed, 1078. crustacean adj. Pertaining to a
especially for an evil purpose. division of arthropods, containing
1056. covey n. A flock of quails or lobsters, crabs, crawfish, etc.
partridges. 1079. crustaceous adj. Having a
1057. cower v. To crouch down crust-like shell.
tremblingly, as through fear or shame. 1080. cryptogram n. Anything
1058. coxswain n. One who steers a written in characters that are secret or
rowboat, or one who has charge of a so arranged as to have hidden
ship's boat and its crew under an meaning.
officer. 1081. crystallize v. To bring together
1059. crag n. A rugged, rocky or give fixed shape to.
projection on a cliff or ledge. 1082. cudgel n. A short thick stick
1060. cranium n. The skull of an used as a club.
animal, especially that part enclosing 1083. culinary adj. Of or pertaining
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1084. cull v. To pick or sort out from 1109. dead-heat n. A race in which
the rest. two or more competitors come out
1085. culpable adj. Guilty. even, and there is no winner.
1086. culprit n. A guilty person. 1110. dearth n. Scarcity, as of
1087. culvert n. Any artificial something customary, essential ,or
covered channel for the passage of desirable.
water through a bank or under a road, 1111. death's-head n. A human skull
canal. as a symbol of death.
1088. cupidity n. Avarice. 1112. debase v. To lower in
1089. curable adj. Capable of being character or virtue.
remedied or corrected. 1113. debatable adj. Subject to
1090. curator n. A person having contention or dispute.
charge as of a library or museum. 1114. debonair adj. Having gentle or
1091. curio n. A piece of bric-a-brac. courteous bearing or manner.
1092. cursive adj. Writing in which 1115. debut n. A first appearance in
the letters are joined together. society or on the stage.
1093. cursory adj. Rapid and 1116. decagon n. A figure with ten
superficial. sides and ten angles.
1094. curt adj. Concise, compressed, 1117. decagram n. A weight of 10
and abrupt in act or expression. grams.
1095. curtail v. To cut off or cut 1118. decaliter n. A liquid and dry
short. measure of 10 liters.
1096. curtsy n. A downward 1119. decalogue n. The ten
movement of the body by bending the commandments.
knees. 1120. Decameron n. A volume
1097. cycloid adj. Like a circle. consisting of ten parts or books.
1098. cygnet n. A young swan. 1121. decameter n. A length of ten
1099. cynical adj. Exhibiting moral meters.
skepticism. 1122. decamp v. To leave suddenly
1100. cynicism n. Contempt for the or unexpectedly.
opinions of others and of what others 1123. decapitate v. To behead.
value. 1124. decapod adj. Ten-footed or
1101. cynosure n. That to which ten-armed.
general interest or attention is 1125. decasyllable n. A line of ten
directed. syllables.
1102. daring adj. Brave. 1126. deceit n. Falsehood.
1103. darkling adv. Blindly. 1127. deceitful adj. Fraudulent.
1104. Darwinism n. The doctrine 1128. deceive v. To mislead by or as
that natural selection has been the by falsehood.
prime cause of evolution of higher 1129. decency n. Moral fitness.
forms. 1130. decent adj. Characterized by
1105. dastard n. A base coward. propriety of conduct, speech,
1106. datum n. A premise, starting- manners, or dress.
point, or given fact. 1131. deciduous adj. Falling off at
1107. dauntless adj. Fearless. maturity as petals after flowering, fruit
1108. day-man n. A day-laborer. when ripe, etc.
1132. decimal adj. Founded on the
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1133. decimate v. To destroy a 1154. defer v. To delay or put off to

measurable or large proportion of. some other time.
1134. decipher v. To find out the 1155. deference n. Respectful
true words or meaning of, as submission or yielding, as to another's
something hardly legible. opinion, wishes, or judgment.
1135. decisive ad. Conclusive. 1156. defiant adj. Characterized by
1136. declamation n. A speech bold or insolent opposition.
recited or intended for recitation from 1157. deficiency n. Lack or
memory in public. insufficiency.
1137. declamatory adj. A full and 1158. deficient adj. Not having an
formal style of utterance. adequate or proper supply or amount.
1138. declarative adj. Containing a 1159. definite adj. Having an exact
formal, positive, or explicit statement signification or positive meaning.
or affirmation. 1160. deflect v. To cause to turn
1139. declension n. The change of aside or downward.
endings in nouns and adj. to express 1161. deforest v. To clear of forests.
their different relations of gender. 1162. deform v. To disfigure.
1140. decorate v. To embellish. 1163. deformity n. A disfigurement.
1141. decorous adj. Suitable for the 1164. defraud v. To deprive of
occasion or circumstances. something dishonestly.
1142. decoy n. Anything that allures, 1165. defray v. To make payment
or is intended to allures into danger or for.
temptation. 1166. degeneracy n. A becoming
1143. decrepit adj. Enfeebled, as by worse.
old age or some chronic infirmity. 1167. degenerate v. To become
1144. dedication n. The voluntary worse or inferior.
consecration or relinquishment of 1168. degradation n. Diminution, as
something to an end or cause. of strength or magnitude.
1145. deduce v. To derive or draw as 1169. degrade v. To take away
a conclusion by reasoning from given honors or position from.
premises or principles. 1170. dehydrate v. To deprive of
1146. deface v. To mar or disfigure water.
the face or external surface of. 1171. deify v. To regard or worship
1147. defalcate v. To cut off or take as a god.
away, as a part of something. 1172. deign v. To deem worthy of
1148. defamation n. Malicious and notice or account.
groundless injury done to the 1173. deist n. One who believes in
reputation or good name of another. God, but denies supernatural
1149. defame v. To slander. revelation.
1150. default n. The neglect or 1174. deity n. A god, goddess, or
omission of a legal requirement. divine person.
1151. defendant n. A person against 1175. deject v. To dishearten.
whom a suit is brought. 1176. dejection n. Melancholy.
1152. defensible adj. Capable of 1177. delectable adj. Delightful to
being maintained or justified. the taste or to the senses.
1153. defensive adj. Carried on in 1178. delectation n. Delight.
resistance to aggression. 1179. deleterious adj. Hurtful,
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1180. delicacy n. That which is 1205. denomination n. A body of

agreeable to a fine taste. Christians united by a common faith
1181. delineate v. To represent by and form of worship and discipline.
sketch or diagram. 1206. denominator n. Part of a
1182. deliquesce v. To dissolve fraction which expresses the number
gradually and become liquid by of equal parts into which the unit is
absorption of moisture from the air. divided.
1183. delirious adj. Raving. 1207. denote v. To designate by
1184. delude v. To mislead the mind word or mark.
or judgment of. 1208. denouement n. That part of a
1185. deluge v. To overwhelm with a play or story in which the mystery is
flood of water. cleared up.
1186. delusion n. Mistaken 1209. denounce v. To point out or
conviction, especially when more or publicly accuse as deserving of
less enduring. punishment, censure, or odium.
1187. demagnetize v. To deprive (a 1210. dentifrice n. Any preparation
magnet) of magnetism. used for cleaning the teeth.
1188. demagogue n. An unprincipled 1211. denude v. To strip the covering
politician. from.
1189. demeanor n. Deportment. 1212. denunciation n. The act of
1190. demented adj. Insane. declaring an action or person worthy
1191. demerit n. A mark for failure of reprobation or punishment.
or bad conduct. 1213. deplete v. To reduce or lessen,
1192. demise n. Death. as by use, exhaustion, or waste.
1193. demobilize v. To disband, as 1214. deplorable adj. Contemptible.
troops. 1215. deplore v. To regard with grief
1194. demolish v. To annihilate. or sorrow.
1195. demonstrable adj. Capable of 1216. deponent adj. Laying down.
positive proof. 1217. depopulate v. To remove the
1196. demonstrate v. To prove inhabitants from.
indubitably. 1218. deport v. To take or send away
1197. demonstrative adj. Inclined to forcibly, as to a penal colony.
strong exhibition or expression of 1219. deportment n. Demeanor.
feeling or thoughts. 1220. deposition n. Testimony
1198. demonstrator n. One who legally taken on interrogatories and
proves in a convincing and conclusive reduced to writing, for use as evidence
manner. in court.
1199. demulcent n. Any application 1221. depositor n. One who makes a
soothing to an irritable surface deposit, or has an amount deposited.
1200. demurrage n. the detention of 1222. depository n. A place where
a vessel beyond the specified time of anything is kept in safety.
sailing. 1223. deprave v. To render bad,
1201. dendroid adj. Like a tree. especially morally bad.
1202. dendrology n. The natural 1224. deprecate v. To express
history of trees. disapproval or regret for, with hope for
1203. denizen n. Inhabitant. the opposite.
1204. denominate v. To give a name 1225. depreciate v. To lessen the
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1226. depreciation n. A lowering in 1250. desperate adj. Resorted to in a

value or an underrating in worth. last extremity, or as if prompted by
1227. depress v. To press down. utter despair.
1228. depression n. A falling of the 1251. despicable adj. Contemptible.
spirits. 1252. despite prep. In spite of.
1229. depth n. Deepness. 1253. despond v. To lose spirit,
1230. derelict adj. Neglectful of courage, or hope.
obligation. 1254. despondent adj.
1231. deride v. To ridicule. Disheartened.
1232. derisible adj. Open to ridicule. 1255. despot n. An absolute and
1233. derision n. Ridicule. irresponsible monarch.
1234. derivation n. That process by 1256. despotism n. Any severe and
which a word is traced from its original strict rule in which the judgment of the
root or primitive form and meaning. governed has little or no part.
1235. derivative adj. Coming or 1257. destitute adj. Poverty-
acquired from some origin. stricken.
1236. derive v. To deduce, as from a 1258. desultory adj. Not connected
premise. with what precedes.
1237. dermatology n. The branch of 1259. deter v. To frighten away.
medical science which relates to the 1260. deteriorate v. To grow worse.
skin and its diseases. 1261. determinate adj. Definitely
1238. derrick n. An apparatus for limited or fixed.
hoisting and swinging great weights. 1262. determination n. The act of
1239. descendant n. One who is deciding.
descended lineally from another, as a 1263. deterrent adj. Hindering from
child, grandchild, etc. action through fear.
1240. descendent adj. Proceeding 1264. detest v. To dislike or hate
downward. with intensity.
1241. descent n. The act of moving 1265. detract v. To take away in such
or going downward. manner as to lessen value or
1242. descry v. To discern. estimation.
1243. desert v. To abandon without 1266. detriment n. Something that
regard to the welfare of the causes damage, depreciation, or loss.
abandoned 1267. detrude v. To push down
1244. desiccant n. Any remedy forcibly.
which, when applied externally, dries 1268. deviate v. To take a different
up or absorbs moisture, as that of course.
wounds. 1269. devilry n. Malicious mischief.
1245. designate v. To select or 1270. deviltry n. Wanton and
appoint, as by authority. malicious mischief.
1246. desist v. To cease from action. 1271. devious adj. Out of the
1247. desistance n. Cessation. common or regular track.
1248. despair n. Utter hopelessness 1272. devise v. To invent.
and despondency. 1273. devout adj. Religious.
1249. desperado n. One without 1274. dexterity n. Readiness,
regard for law or life. precision, efficiency, and ease in any
physical activity or in any mechanical
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1275. diabolic adj. Characteristic of 1298. dilapidated pa. Fallen into

the devil. decay or partial ruin.
1276. diacritical adj. Marking a 1299. dilate v. To enlarge in all
difference. directions.
1277. diagnose v. To distinguish, as a 1300. dilatory adj. Tending to cause
disease, by its characteristic delay.
phenomena. 1301. dilemma n. A situation in
1278. diagnosis n. Determination of which a choice between opposing
the distinctive nature of a disease. modes of conduct is necessary.
1279. dialect n. Forms of speech 1302. dilettante n. A superficial
collectively that are peculiar to the amateur.
people of a particular district. 1303. diligence n. Careful and
1280. dialectician n. A logician. persevering effort to accomplish what
1281. dialogue n. A formal is undertaken.
conversation in which two or more 1304. dilute v. To make more fluid or
take part. less concentrated by admixture with
1282. diaphanous adj. Transparent. something.
1283. diatomic adj. Containing only 1305. diminution n. Reduction.
two atoms. 1306. dimly adv. Obscurely.
1284. diatribe n. A bitter or 1307. diphthong n. The sound
malicious criticism. produced by combining two vowels in
1285. dictum n. A positive utterance. to a single syllable or running together
1286. didactic adj. Pertaining to the sounds.
teaching. 1308. diplomacy n. Tact,
1287. difference n. Dissimilarity in shrewdness, or skill in conducting any
any respect. kind of negotiations or in social
1288. differentia n. Any essential matters.
characteristic of a species by reason of 1309. diplomat n. A representative
which it differs from other species. of one sovereign state at the capital or
1289. differential adj. Distinctive. court of another.
1290. differentiate v. To acquire a 1310. diplomatic adj. Characterized
distinct and separate character. by special tact in negotiations.
1291. diffidence n. Self-distrust. 1311. diplomatist n. One remarkable
1292. diffident adj. Affected or for tact and shrewd management.
possessed with self-distrust. 1312. disagree v. To be opposite in
1293. diffusible adj. Spreading opinion.
rapidly through the system and acting 1313. disallow v. To withhold
quickly. permission or sanction.
1294. diffusion n. Dispersion. 1314. disappear v. To cease to exist,
1295. dignitary n. One who holds either actually or for the time being.
high rank. 1315. disappoint v. To fail to fulfill
1296. digraph n. A union of two the expectation, hope, wish, or desire
characters representing a single of.
sound. 1316. disapprove v. To regard with
1297. digress v. To turn aside from blame.
the main subject and for a time dwell 1317. disarm v. To deprive of
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1318. disarrange v. To throw out of 1343. discursive adj. Passing from

order. one subject to another.
1319. disavow v. To disclaim 1344. discussion n. Debate.
responsibility for. 1345. disenfranchise v. To deprive of
1320. disavowal n. Denial. any right privilege or power
1321. disbeliever n. One who refuses 1346. disengage v. To become
to believe. detached.
1322. disburden v. To disencumber. 1347. disfavor n. Disregard.
1323. disburse v. To pay out or 1348. disfigure v. To impair or injure
expend, as money from a fund. the beauty, symmetry, or appearance
1324. discard v. To reject. of.
1325. discernible adj. Perceivable. 1349. dishabille n. Undress or
1326. disciple n. One who believes negligent attire.
the teaching of another, or who adopts 1350. dishonest adj. Untrustworthy.
and follows some doctrine. 1351. disillusion v. To disenchant.
1327. disciplinary adj. Having the 1352. disinfect v. To remove or
nature of systematic training or destroy the poison of infectious or
subjection to authority. contagious diseases.
1328. discipline v. To train to 1353. disinfectant n. A substance
obedience. used to destroy the germs of infectious
1329. disclaim v. To disavow any diseases.
claim to, connection with, or 1354. disinherit v. To deprive of an
responsibility to. inheritance.
1330. discolor v. To stain. 1355. disinterested adj. Impartial.
1331. discomfit v. To put to 1356. disjunctive adj. Helping or
confusion. serving to disconnect or separate.
1332. discomfort n. The state of 1357. dislocate v. To put out of
being positively uncomfortable. proper place or order.
1333. disconnect v. To undo or 1358. dismissal n. Displacement by
dissolve the connection or association authority from an office or an
of. employment.
1334. disconsolate adj. Grief- 1359. dismount v. To throw down,
stricken. push off, or otherwise remove from a
1335. discontinuance n. Interruption horse or the like.
or intermission. 1360. disobedience n. Neglect or
1336. discord n. Absence of refusal to comply with an authoritative
harmoniousness. injunction.
1337. discountenance v. To look 1361. disobedient adj. Neglecting or
upon with disfavor. refusing to obey.
1338. discover v. To get first sight or 1362. disown v. To refuse to
knowledge of, as something previously acknowledge as one's own or as
unknown or unperceived. connected with oneself.
1339. discredit v. To injure the 1363. disparage v. To regard or
reputation of. speak of slightingly.
1340. discreet adj. Judicious. 1364. disparity n. Inequality.
1341. discrepant adj. Opposite. 1365. dispel v. To drive away by or as
1342. discriminate v. To draw a by scattering in different directions.
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1366. dispensation n. That which is 1393. dissolution n. A breaking up of

bestowed on or appointed to one from a union of persons.
a higher power. 1394. dissolve v. To liquefy or soften,
1367. displace v. To put out of the as by heat or moisture.
proper or accustomed place. 1395. dissonance n. Discord.
1368. dispossess v. To deprive of 1396. dissonant adj. Harsh or
actual occupancy, especially of real disagreeable in sound.
estate. 1397. dissuade v. To change the
1369. disputation n. Verbal purpose or alter the plans of by
controversy. persuasion, counsel, or pleading.
1370. disqualify v. To debar. 1398. dissuasion n. The act of
1371. disquiet v. To deprive of peace changing the purpose of or altering the
or tranquillity. plans of through persuasion, or
1372. disregard v. To take no notice pleading.
of. 1399. disyllable n. A word of two
1373. disreputable adj. syllables.
Dishonorable or disgraceful. 1400. distemper n. A disease or
1374. disrepute n. A bad name or malady.
character. 1401. distend v. To stretch out or
1375. disrobe v. To unclothe. expand in every direction.
1376. disrupt v. To burst or break 1402. distensible adj. Capable of
asunder. being stretched out or expanded in
1377. dissatisfy v. To displease. every direction.
1378. dissect v. To cut apart or to 1403. distention n. Expansion.
pieces. 1404. distill v. To extract or produce
1379. dissection n. The act or by vaporization and condensation.
operation of cutting in pieces, 1405. distillation n. Separation of the
specifically of a plant or an animal. more volatile parts of a substance
1380. dissemble v. To hide by from those less volatile.
pretending something different. 1406. distiller n. One occupied in the
1381. disseminate v. To sow or business of distilling alcoholic liquors.
scatter abroad, as seed is sown. 1407. distinction n. A note or
1382. dissension n. Angry or violent designation of honor, officially
difference of opinion. recognizing superiority or success in
1383. dissent n. Disagreement. studies.
1384. dissentient n. One who 1408. distort v. To twist into an
disagrees. unnatural or irregular form.
1385. dissentious adj. Contentious. 1409. distrain v. To subject a person
1386. dissertation n. Thesis. to distress.
1387. disservice n. An ill turn. 1410. distrainor n. One who subjects
1388. dissever v. To divide. a person to distress.
1389. dissimilar adj. Different. 1411. distraught adj. Bewildered.
1390. dissipate v. To disperse or 1412. distrust n. Lack of confidence
disappear. in the power, wisdom, or good intent
1391. dissipation n. The state of of any person.
being dispersed or scattered. 1413. disunion n. Separation of
1392. dissolute adj. Lewd. relations or interests.
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1415. divagation n. Digression. 1439. domain n. A sphere or field of

1416. divergent adj. Tending in action or interest.
different directions. 1440. domesticity n. Life in or
1417. diverse adj. Capable of various fondness for one's home and family.
forms. 1441. domicile n. The place where
1418. diversion n. Pastime. one lives.
1419. diversity n. Dissimilitude. 1442. dominance n. Ascendancy.
1420. divert v. To turn from the 1443. dominant adj. Conspicuously
accustomed course or a line of action prominent.
already established. 1444. dominate v. To influence
1421. divertible adj. Able to be controllingly.
turned from the accustomed course or 1445. domination n. Control by the
a line of action already established. exercise of power or constituted
1422. divest v. To strip, specifically of authority.
clothes, ornaments, or accouterments 1446. domineer v. To rule with
or disinvestment. insolence or unnecessary annoyance.
1423. divination n. The pretended 1447. donate v. To bestow as a gift,
forecast of future events or discovery especially for a worthy cause.
of what is lost or hidden. 1448. donator n. One who makes a
1424. divinity n. The quality or donation or present.
character of being godlike. 1449. donee n. A person to whom a
1425. divisible adj. Capable of being donation is made.
separated into parts. 1450. donor n. One who makes a
1426. divisor n. That by which a donation or present.
number or quantity is divided. 1451. dormant adj. Being in a state
1427. divulge v. To tell or make of or resembling sleep.
known, as something previously 1452. doublet n. One of a pair of like
private or secret. things.
1428. divulgence n. A divulging. 1453. doubly adv. In twofold degree
1429. docile adj. Easy to manage. or extent.
1430. docket n. The registry of 1454. dowry n. The property which a
judgments of a court. wife brings to her husband in
1431. doe n. The female of the deer. marriage.
1432. dogma n. A statement of 1455. drachma n. A modern and an
religious faith or duty formulated by a ancient Greek coin.
body claiming authority. 1456. dragnet n. A net to be drawn
1433. dogmatic adj. Making along the bottom of the water.
statements without argument or 1457. dragoon n. In the British army,
evidence. a cavalryman.
1434. dogmatize v. To make positive 1458. drainage n. The means of
assertions without supporting them by draining collectively, as a system of
argument or evidence. conduits, trenches, pipes, etc.
1435. doleful adj. Melancholy. 1459. dramatist n. One who writes
1436. dolesome adj. Melancholy. plays.
1437. dolor n. Lamentation. 1460. dramatize v. To relate or
1438. dolorous adj. Expressing or represent in a dramatic or theatrical
causing sorrow or pain. manner.
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1462. drought n. Dry weather, 1488. ecstatic adj. Enraptured.

especially when so long continued as 1489. edible adj. Suitable to be
to cause vegetation to wither. eaten.
1463. drowsy adj. Heavy with 1490. edict n. That which is uttered
sleepiness. or proclaimed by authority as a rule of
1464. drudgery n. Hard and constant action.
work in any menial or dull occupation. 1491. edify v. To build up, or
1465. dubious adj. Doubtful. strengthen, especially in morals or
1466. duckling n. A young duck. religion.
1467. ductile adj. Capable of being 1492. editorial n. An article in a
drawn out, as into wire or a thread. periodical written by the editor and
1468. duet n. A composition for two published as an official argument.
voices or instruments. 1493. educe v. To draw out.
1469. dun v. To make a demand or 1494. efface v. To obliterate.
repeated demands on for payment. 1495. effect n. A consequence.
1470. duplex adj. Having two parts. 1496. effective adj. Fit for a destined
1471. duplicity n. Double-dealing. purpose.
1472. durance n. Confinement. 1497. effectual adj. Efficient.
1473. duration n. The period of time 1498. effeminacy n. Womanishness.
during which anything lasts. 1499. effeminate adj. Having
1474. duteous adj. Showing womanish traits or qualities.
submission to natural superiors. 1500. effervesce v. To bubble up.
1475. dutiable adj. Subject to a duty, 1501. effervescent adj. Giving off
especially a customs duty. bubbles of gas.
1476. dutiful adj. Obedient. 1502. effete adj. Exhausted, as
1477. dwindle v. To diminish or having performed its functions.
become less. 1503. efficacious adj. Effective.
1478. dyne n. The force which, 1504. efficacy n. The power to
applied to a mass of one gram for 1 produce an intended effect as shown
second, would give it a velocity of 1 in the production of it.
cm/s. 1505. efficiency n. The state of
1479. earnest adj. Ardent in spirit possessing adequate skill or
and speech. knowledge for the performance of a
1480. earthenware n. Anything duty.
made of clay and baked in a kiln or 1506. efficient adj. Having and
dried in the sun. exercising the power to produce
1481. eatable adj. Edible. effects or results.
1482. ebullient adj. Showing 1507. efflorescence n. The state of
enthusiasm or exhilaration of feeling. being flowery, or a flowery
1483. eccentric adj. Peculiar. appearance.
1484. eccentricity n. Idiosyncrasy. 1508. efflorescent adj. Opening in
1485. eclipse n. The obstruction of a flower.
heavenly body by its entering into the 1509. effluvium n. A noxious or ill-
shadow of another body. smelling exhalation from decaying or
1486. economize v. To spend putrefying matter.
sparingly. 1510. effrontery n. Unblushing
1487. ecstasy n. Rapturous impudence.
excitement or exaltation. 1511. effulgence n. Splendor.

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1512. effuse v. To pour forth. 1536. emaciate v. To waste away in

1513. effusion n. an outpouring. flesh.
1514. egoism n. The theory that 1537. emanate v. To flow forth or
places man's chief good in the proceed, as from some source.
completeness of self. 1538. emancipate v. To release from
1515. egoist n. One who advocates bondage.
or practices egoism. 1539. embargo n. Authoritative
1516. egotism n. Self-conceit. stoppage of foreign commerce or of
1517. egotist n. One given to self- any special trade.
mention or who is constantly telling of 1540. embark v. To make a
his own views and experiences. beginning in some occupation or
1518. egregious adj. Extreme. scheme.
1519. egress n. Any place of exit. 1541. embarrass v. To render
1520. eject v. To expel. flustered or agitated.
1521. elapse v. To quietly terminate: 1542. embellish v. To make beautiful
said of time. or elegant by adding attractive or
1522. elasticity n. That property of ornamental features.
matter by which a body tends to return 1543. embezzle v. To misappropriate
to a former shape after being changed. secretly.
1523. electrolysis n. The process of 1544. emblazon v. To set forth
decomposing a chemical compound by publicly or in glowing terms.
the passage of an electric current. 1545. emblem n. A symbol.
1524. electrotype n. A metallic copy 1546. embody v. To express,
of any surface, as a coin. formulate, or exemplify in a concrete,
1525. elegy n. A lyric poem compact or visible form.
lamenting the dead. 1547. embolden v. To give courage
1526. element n. A component or to.
essential part. 1548. embolism n. An obstruction or
1527. elicit v. To educe or extract plugging up of an artery or other
gradually or without violence. blood-vessel.
1528. eligible adj. Qualified for 1549. embroil v. To involve in
selection. dissension or strife.
1529. eliminate v. To separate and 1550. emerge v. To come into view
cast aside. or into existence.
1530. Elizabethan adj. Relating to 1551. emergence n. A coming into
Elizabeth, queen of England, or to her view.
era. 1552. emergent adj. Coming into
1531. elocution n. The art of correct view.
intonation, inflection, and gesture in 1553. emeritus adj. Retired from
public speaking or reading. active service but retained to an
1532. eloquent adj. Having the honorary position.
ability to express emotion or feeling in 1554. emigrant n. One who moves
lofty and impassioned speech. from one place to settle in another.
1533. elucidate v. To bring out more 1555. emigrate v. To go from one
clearly the facts concerning. country, state, or region for the
1534. elude v. To evade the search purpose of settling or residing in
or pursuit of by dexterity or artifice. another.
1535. elusion n. Evasion.

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1556. eminence n. An elevated 1577. encyclopedia n. A work

position with respect to rank, place, containing information on subjects, or
character, condition, etc. exhaustive of one subject.
1557. eminent adj. High in station, 1578. endanger v. To expose to peril.
merit, or esteem. 1579. endear v. To cause to be loved.
1558. emit v. To send or give out. 1580. endemic adj. Peculiar to some
1559. emphasis n. Any special specified country or people.
impressiveness added to an utterance 1581. endue v. To endow with some
or act, or stress laid upon some word. quality, gift, or grace, usually spiritual.
1560. emphasize v. To articulate or 1582. endurable adj. Tolerable.
enunciate with special impressiveness 1583. endurance n. The ability to
upon a word, or a group of words. suffer pain, distress, hardship, or stress
1561. emphatic adj. Spoken with any of any kind without succumbing.
special impressiveness laid upon an 1584. energetic adj. Working
act, word, or set of words. vigorously.
1562. employee n. One who works 1585. enervate v. To render
for wages or a salary. ineffective or inoperative.
1563. employer n. One who uses or 1586. enfeeble v. To debilitate.
engages the services of other persons 1587. enfranchise v. To endow with
for pay. a privilege, especially with the right to
1564. emporium n. A bazaar or shop. vote.
1565. empower v. To delegate 1588. engender v. To produce.
authority to. 1589. engrave v. To cut or carve in or
1566. emulate v. To imitate with upon some surface.
intent to equal or surpass. 1590. engross v. To occupy
1567. enact v. To make into law, as completely.
by legislative act. 1591. enhance v. To intensify.
1568. enamor v. To inspire with 1592. enigma n. A riddle.
ardent love. 1593. enjoin v. To command.
1569. encamp v. To pitch tents for a 1594. enkindle v. To set on fire.
resting-place. 1595. enlighten v. To cause to see
1570. encomium n. A formal or clearly.
discriminating expression of praise. 1596. enlist v. To enter voluntarily
1571. encompass v. To encircle. the military service by formal
1572. encore n. The call for a enrollment.
repetition, as of some part of a play or 1597. enmity n. Hatred.
performance. 1598. ennoble v. To dignify.
1573. encourage v. To inspire with 1599. enormity n. Immensity.
courage, hope, or strength of mind. 1600. enormous adj. Gigantic.
1574. encroach v. To invade partially 1601. enrage v. To infuriate.
or insidiously and appropriate the 1602. enrapture v. To delight
possessions of another. extravagantly or intensely.
1575. encumber v. To impede with 1603. enshrine v. To keep sacred.
obstacles. 1604. ensnare v. To entrap.
1576. encyclical adj. Intended for 1605. entail v. To involve;
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1606. entangle v. To involve in 1628. epiphany n. Any appearance

difficulties, confusion, or or bodily manifestation of a deity.
complications. 1629. episode n. An incident or story
1607. enthrall v. To bring or hold in a literary work, separable from yet
under any overmastering influence. growing out of it.
1608. enthrone v. To invest with 1630. epitaph n. An inscription on a
sovereign power. tomb or monument in honor or in
1609. enthuse v. To yield to or memory of the dead.
display intense and rapturous feeling. 1631. epithet n. Word used
1610. enthusiastic adj. Full of zeal adjectivally to describe some quality or
and fervor. attribute of is objects, as in "Father
1611. entirety n. A complete thing. Aeneas".
1612. entomology n. The branch of 1632. epitome n. A simplified
zoology that treats of insects. representation.
1613. entrails n. pl. The internal 1633. epizootic adj. Prevailing
parts of an animal. among animals.
1614. entreaty n. An earnest 1634. epoch n. A interval of time,
request. memorable for extraordinary events.
1615. entree n. The act of entering. 1635. epode n. A species of lyric
1616. entrench v. To fortify or poems.
protect, as with a trench or ditch and 1636. equalize v. To render uniform.
wall. 1637. equanimity n. Evenness of
1617. entwine v. To interweave. mind or temper.
1618. enumerate v. To name one by 1638. equestrian adj. Pertaining to
one. horses or horsemanship.
1619. epic n. A poem celebrating in 1639. equilibrium n. A state of
formal verse the mythical balance.
achievements of great personages, 1640. equitable adj. Characterized
heroes, etc. by fairness.
1620. epicure n. One who cultivates 1641. equity n. Fairness or
a delicate taste for eating and drinking. impartiality.
1621. Epicurean adj. Indulging, 1642. equivalent adj. Equal in value,
ministering, or pertaining to daintiness force, meaning, or the like.
of appetite. 1643. equivocal adj. Ambiguous.
1622. epicycle n. A circle that rolls 1644. equivocate v. To use words of
upon the external or internal double meaning.
circumference of another circle. 1645. eradicate v. To destroy
1623. epicycloid n. A curve traced by thoroughly.
a point on the circumference of a circle 1646. errant adj. Roving or
which rolls upon another circle. wandering, as in search of adventure
1624. epidemic n. Wide-spread or opportunity for gallant deeds.
occurrence of a disease in a certain 1647. erratic adj. Irregular.
region. 1648. erroneous adj. Incorrect.
1625. epidermis n. The outer skin. 1649. erudite adj. Very-learned.
1626. epigram n. A pithy phrasing of 1650. erudition n. Extensive
a shrewd observation. knowledge of literature, history,
1627. epilogue n. The close of a language, etc.
narrative or dramatic poem. 1651. eschew v. To keep clear of.

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1652. espy v. To keep close watch. 1678. evoke v. To call or summon

1653. esquire n. A title of dignity, forth.
office, or courtesy. 1679. evolution n. Development or
1654. essence n. That which makes a growth.
thing to be what it is. 1680. evolve v. To unfold or expand.
1655. esthetic adj. Pertaining to 1681. exacerbate v. To make more
beauty, taste, or the fine arts. sharp, severe, or virulent.
1656. estimable adj. Worthy of 1682. exaggerate v. To overstate.
respect. 1683. exasperate v. To excite great
1657. estrange v. To alienate. anger in.
1658. estuary n. A wide lower part of 1684. excavate v. To remove by
a tidal river. digging or scooping out.
1659. et cetera Latin. And so forth. 1685. exceed v. To go beyond, as in
1660. eugenic adj. Relating to the measure, quality, value, action, power,
development and improvement of skill, etc.
race. 1686. excel v. To be superior or
1661. eulogize v. To speak or write a distinguished.
laudation of a person's life or 1687. excellence n. Possession of
character. eminently or unusually good qualities.
1662. eulogy n. A spoken or written 1688. excellency n. A title of honor
laudation of a person's life or bestowed upon various high officials.
character. 1689. excellent adj. Possessing
1663. euphemism n. A figure of distinguished merit.
speech by which a phrase less 1690. excerpt n. An extract or
offensive is substituted. selection from written or printed
1664. euphonious adj. Characterized matter.
by agreeableness of sound. 1691. excess n. That which passes
1665. euphony n. Agreeableness of the ordinary, proper, or required limit,
sound. measure, or experience.
1666. eureka Greek. I have found it. 1692. excitable adj. Nervously high-
1667. evade v. To avoid by artifice. strung.
1668. evanesce v. To vanish 1693. excitation n. Intensified
gradually. emotion or action.
1669. evanescent adj. Fleeting. 1694. exclamation n. An abrupt or
1670. evangelical adj. Seeking the emphatic expression of thought or of
conversion of sinners. feeling.
1671. evangelist n. A preacher who 1695. exclude v. To shut out
goes from place to place holding purposely or forcibly.
services. 1696. exclusion n. Non-admission.
1672. evasion n. Escape. 1697. excrescence n. Any unnatural
1673. eventual adj. Ultimate. addition, outgrowth, or development.
1674. evert v. To turn inside out. 1698. excretion n. The getting rid of
1675. evict v. To dispossess pursuant waste matter.
to judicial decree. 1699. excruciate v. To inflict severe
1676. evidential adj. Indicative. pain or agony upon.
1677. evince v. To make manifest or 1700. excursion n. A journey.
evident. 1701. excusable adj. Justifiable.
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1703. execration n. An accursed 1726. exorcise v. To cast or drive out

thing. by religious or magical means.
1704. executor n. A person 1727. exotic adj. Foreign.
nominated by the will of another to 1728. expand v. To increase in range
execute the will. or scope.
1705. exegesis n. Biblical exposition 1729. expanse n. A continuous area
or interpretation. or stretch.
1706. exemplar n. A model, pattern, 1730. expansion n. Increase of
or original to be copied or imitated. amount, size, scope, or the like.
1707. exemplary adj. Fitted to serve 1731. expatriate v. To drive from
as a model or example worthy of one's own country.
imitation. 1732. expect v. To look forward to as
1708. exemplify v. To show by certain or probable.
example. 1733. expectancy n. The act or state
1709. exempt adj. Free, clear, or of looking forward to as certain or
released, as from some liability, or probable.
restriction affecting others. 1734. expectorate v. To cough up
1710. exert v. To make an effort. and spit forth.
1711. exhale v. To breathe forth. 1735. expediency n. Fitness to meet
1712. exhaust v. To empty by the requirements of a particular case.
draining off the contents. 1736. expedient adj. Contributing to
1713. exhaustible adj. Causing or personal advantage.
tending to cause exhaustion. 1737. expedite v. To hasten the
1714. exhaustion n. Deprivation of movement or progress of.
strength or energy. 1738. expeditious adj. Speedy.
1715. exhaustive adj. Thorough and 1739. expend v. To spend.
complete in execution. 1740. expense n. The laying out or
1716. exhilarate v. To fill with high or expending or money or other
cheerful spirits. resources, as time or strength.
1717. exhume v. To dig out of the 1741. expiate v. To make satisfaction
earth (what has been buried). or amends for.
1718. exigency n. A critical period or 1742. explicate v. To clear from
condition. involvement.
1719. exigent adj. Urgent. 1743. explicit adj. Definite.
1720. existence n. Possession or 1744. explode v. To cause to burst in
continuance of being. pieces by force from within.
1721. exit n. A way or passage out. 1745. explosion n. A sudden and
1722. exodus n. A going forth or violent outbreak.
departure from a place or country, 1746. explosive adj. Pertaining to a
especially of many people. sudden and violent outbreak.
1723. exonerate v. To relieve or 1747. exposition n. Formal
vindicate from accusation, imputation, presentation.
or blame. 1748. expository adj. Pertaining to a
1724. exorbitance n. Extravagance formal presentation.
or enormity. 1749. expostulate v. To discuss.
1725. exorbitant adj. Going beyond 1750. exposure n. An open situation
usual and proper limits. or position in relation to the sun,
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1751. expressive adj. Full of 1773. extravagance n. Undue

meaning. expenditure of money.
1752. expulsion n. Forcible ejection. 1774. extravagant adj. Needlessly
1753. extant adj. Still existing and free or lavish in expenditure.
known. 1775. extremist n. One who
1754. extemporaneous adj. Done or supports extreme measures or holds
made without much or any extreme views.
preparation. 1776. extremity n. The utmost point,
1755. extempore adv. Without side, or border, or that farthest
studied or special preparation. removed from a mean position.
1756. extensible adj. Capable of 1777. extricate v. Disentangle.
being thrust out. 1778. extrude v. To drive out or
1757. extension n. A reaching or away.
stretching out, as in space, time or 1779. exuberance n. Rich supply.
scope. 1780. exuberant adj. Marked by
1758. extensive adj. Extended great plentifulness.
widely in space, time, or scope. 1781. fabricate v. To invent fancifully
1759. extensor n. A muscle that or falsely.
causes extension. 1782. fabulous adj. Incredible.
1760. extenuate v. To diminish the 1783. facet n. One of the small
gravity or importance of. triangular plane surfaces of a diamond
1761. exterior n. That which is or other gem.
outside. 1784. facetious adj. Amusing.
1762. external n. Anything relating 1785. facial adj. Pertaining to the
or belonging to the outside. face.
1763. extinct adj. Being no longer in 1786. facile adj. Not difficult to do.
existence. 1787. facilitate v. To make more
1764. extinguish v. To render easy.
extinct. 1788. facility n. Ease.
1765. extol v. To praise in the highest 1789. facsimile n. An exact copy or
terms. reproduction.
1766. extort v. To obtain by violence, 1790. faction n. A number of persons
threats, compulsion, or the subjection combined for a common purpose.
of another to some necessity. 1791. factious adj. Turbulent.
1767. extortion n. The practice of 1792. fallacious adj. Illogical.
obtaining by violence or compulsion. 1793. fallacy n. Any unsound or
1768. extradite v. To surrender the delusive mode of reasoning, or
custody of. anything based on such reasoning.
1769. extradition n. The surrender 1794. fallible adj. Capable of erring.
by a government of a person accused 1795. fallow n. Land broken up and
of crime to the justice of another left to become mellow or to rest.
government. 1796. famish v. To suffer extremity
1770. extrajudicial adj. Happening of hunger or thirst.
out of court. 1797. fanatic n. A religious zealot.
1771. extraneous adj. Having no 1798. fancier n. One having a taste
essential relation to a subject. for or interest in special objects.
1772. extraordinary adj. Unusual. 1799. fanciless adj. Unimaginative.
1800. fastidious adj. Hard to please.

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1801. fathom n. A measure of 1828. fez n. A brimless felt cap in the

length, 6 feet. shape of a truncated cone, usually red
1802. fatuous adj. Idiotic with a black tassel.
1803. faulty adj. Imperfect. 1829. fiasco n. A complete or
1804. faun n. One of a class of deities humiliating failure.
of the woods and herds represented as 1830. fickle adj. Unduly changeable
half human, with goats feet. in feeling, judgment, or purpose.
1805. fawn n. A young deer. 1831. fictitious adj. Created or
1806. fealty n. Loyalty. formed by the imagination.
1807. feasible adj. That may be 1832. fidelity n. Loyalty.
done, performed, or effected; 1833. fiducial adj. Indicative of faith
practicable. or trust.
1808. federate v. To league 1834. fief n. A landed estate held
together. under feudal tenure.
1809. feint n. Any sham, pretense, or 1835. filibuster n. One who attempts
deceptive movement. to obstruct legislation.
1810. felicitate v. To wish joy or 1836. finale n. Concluding
happiness to, especially in view of a performance.
coming event. 1837. finality n. The state or quality
1811. felicity n. A state of well- of being final or complete.
founded happiness. 1838. finally adv. At last.
1812. felon n. A criminal or depraved 1839. financial adj. Monetary.
person. 1840. financier n. One skilled in or
1813. felonious adj. Showing occupied with financial affairs or
criminal or evil purpose. operations.
1814. felony n. One of the highest 1841. finery n. That which is used to
class of offenses, and punishable with decorate the person or dress.
death or imprisonment. 1842. finesse n. Subtle contrivance
1815. feminine adj. Characteristic of used to gain a point.
woman or womankind. 1843. finite adj. Limited.
1816. fernery n. A place in which 1844. fiscal adj. Pertaining to the
ferns are grown. treasury or public finances of a
1817. ferocious adj. Of a wild, fierce, government.
and savage nature. 1845. fishmonger n. One who sells
1818. ferocity n. Savageness. fish.
1819. fervent adj. Ardent in feeling. 1846. fissure n. A crack or crack-like
1820. fervid adj. Intense. depression.
1821. fervor n. Ardor or intensity of 1847. fitful adj. Spasmodic.
feeling. 1848. fixture n. One who or that
1822. festal adj. Joyous. which is expected to remain
1823. festive adj. Merry. permanently in its position.
1824. fete n. A festival or feast. 1849. flag-officer n. The captain of a
1825. fetus n. The young in the flag-ship.
womb or in the egg. 1850. flagrant adj. Openly
1826. feudal adj. Pertaining to the scandalous.
relation of lord and vassal. 1851. flamboyant adj. Characterized
1827. feudalism n. The feudal by extravagance and in general by
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1852. flatulence n. Accumulation of 1877. foot-note n. A note of

gas in the stomach and bowels. explanation or comment at the foot of
1853. flection n. The act of bending. a page or column.
1854. fledgling n. A young bird. 1878. foppery n. Dandyism.
1855. flexible adj. Pliable. 1879. foppish adj. Characteristic of
1856. flimsy adj. Thin and weak. one who is unduly devoted to dress
1857. flippant adj. Having a light, and the niceties of manners.
pert, trifling disposition. 1880. forbearance n. Patient
1858. floe n. A collection of tabular endurance or toleration of offenses.
masses of floating polar ice. 1881. forby adv. Besides.
1859. flora n. The aggregate of 1882. forcible adj. Violent.
plants growing without cultivation in a 1883. forecourt n. A court opening
district. directly from the street.
1860. floral adj. Pertaining to 1884. forejudge v. To judge of before
flowers. hearing evidence.
1861. florid adj. Flushed with red. 1885. forepeak n. The extreme
1862. florist n. A dealer in flowers. forward part of a ship's hold, under the
1863. fluctuate v. To pass backward lowest deck.
and forward irregularly from one state 1886. foreshore n. That part of a
or degree to another. shore uncovered at low tide.
1864. fluctuation n. Frequent 1887. forebode v. To be an omen or
irregular change back and forth from warning sign of, especially of evil.
one state or degree to another. 1888. forecast v. To predict.
1865. flue n. A smoke-duct in a 1889. forecastle n. That part of the
chimney. upper deck of a ship forward of the
1866. fluent adj. Having a ready or after fore-shrouds.
easy flow of words or ideas. 1890. foreclose v. To bar by judicial
1867. fluential adj. Pertaining to proceedings the equitable right of a
streams. mortgagor to redeem property.
1868. flux n. A state of constant 1891. forefather n. An ancestor.
movement, change, or renewal. 1892. forego v. To deny oneself the
1869. foggy adj. Obscure. pleasure or profit of.
1870. foible n. A personal weakness 1893. foreground n. That part of a
or failing. landscape or picture situated or
1871. foist v. To palm off. represented as nearest the spectator.
1872. foliage n. Any growth of 1894. forehead n. The upper part of
leaves. the face, between the eyes and the
1873. folio n. A sheet of paper folded hair.
once, or of a size adapted to folding 1895. foreign adj. Belonging to,
once. situated in, or derived from another
1874. folk-lore n. The traditions, country.
beliefs, and customs of the common 1896. foreigner n. A citizen of a
people. foreign country.
1875. fondle v. To handle tenderly 1897. foreknowledge n. Prescience.
and lovingly. 1898. foreman n. The head man.
1876. foolery n. Folly. 1899. foreordain v. To
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1900. foreordination n. 1930. fray v. To fret at the edge so as

Predestination. to loosen or break the threads.
1901. forerun v. To go before as 1931. freemason n. A member of an
introducing or ushering in. ancient secret fraternity originally
1902. foresail n. A square sail. confined to skilled artisans.
1903. foresee v. To discern 1932. freethinker n. One who rejects
beforehand. authority or inspiration in religion.
1904. foresight n. Provision against 1933. free trade n. Commerce
harm or need. unrestricted by tariff or customs.
1905. foretell v. To predict. 1934. frequency n. The comparative
1906. forethought n. Premeditation. number of any kind of occurrences
1907. forfeit v. To lose possession of within a given time or space.
through failure to fulfill some 1935. fresco n. The art of painting on
obligation. a surface of plaster, particularly on
1908. forfend v. To ward off. walls and ceilings.
1909. forgery n. Counterfeiting. 1936. freshness n. The state, quality,
1910. forgo v. To deny oneself. or degree of being fresh.
1911. formation n. Relative 1937. fretful adj. Disposed to
disposition of parts. peevishness.
1912. formidable adj. Difficult to 1938. frightful adj. Apt to induce
accomplish. terror or alarm.
1913. formula n. Fixed rule or set 1939. frigid adj. Lacking warmth.
form. 1940. frigidarium n. A room kept at a
1914. forswear v. To renounce upon low temperature for preserving fruits,
oath. meat, etc.
1915. forte n. A strong point. 1941. frivolity n. A trifling act,
1916. forth adv. Into notice or view. thought, saying, or practice.
1917. forthright adv. With 1942. frivolous adj. Trivial.
directness. 1943. frizz v. To give a crinkled, fluffy
1918. fortify v. To provide with appearance to.
defensive works. 1944. frizzle v. To cause to crinkle or
1919. fortitude n. Patient courage. curl, as the hair.
1920. foursome adj. Consisting of 1945. frolicsome adj. Prankish.
four. 1946. frontier n. The part of a
1921. fracture n. A break. nation's territory that abuts upon
1922. fragile adj. Easily broken. another country.
1923. frailty n. Liability to be broken 1947. frowzy adj. Slovenly in
or destroyed. appearance.
1924. fragile adj. Capable of being 1948. frugal adj. Economical.
broken. 1949. fruition n. Fulfillment.
1925. frankincense n. A gum or resin 1950. fugacious adj. Fleeting.
which on burning yields aromatic 1951. fulcrum n. The support on or
fumes. against which a lever rests, or the point
1926. frantic adj. Frenzied. about which it turns.
1927. fraternal adj. Brotherly. 1952. fulminate v. To cause to
1928. fraudulence n. Deceitfulness. explode.
1929. fraudulent adj. Counterfeit. 1953. fulsome adj. Offensive from
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1954. fumigate v. To subject to the 1980. gamble v. To risk money or

action of smoke or fumes, especially other possession on an event, chance,
for disinfection. or contingency.
1955. functionary n. An official. 1981. gambol n. Playful leaping or
1956. fundamental adj. Basal. frisking.
1957. fungible adj. That may be 1982. gamester n. A gambler.
measured, counted, or weighed. 1983. gamut n. The whole range or
1958. fungous adj. Spongy. sequence.
1959. fungus n. A plant destitute of 1984. garnish v. In cookery, to
chlorophyll, as a mushroom. surround with additions for
1960. furbish v. To restore embellishment.
brightness or beauty to. 1985. garrison n. The military force
1961. furlong n. A measure, one- stationed in a fort, town, or other
eighth of a mile. place for its defense.
1962. furlough n. A temporary 1986. garrote v. To execute by
absence of a soldier or sailor by strangling.
permission of the commanding officer. 1987. garrulous adj. Given to
1963. furrier n. A dealer in or maker constant trivial talking.
of fur goods. 1988. gaseous adj. Light and
1964. further adj. More distant or unsubstantial.
advanced. 1989. gastric adj. Of, pertaining to,
1965. furtherance n. Advancement. or near the stomach.
1966. furtive adj. Stealthy or sly, like 1990. gastritis n. Inflammation of the
the actions of a thief. stomach.
1967. fuse v. To unite or blend as by 1991. gastronomy n. The art of
melting together. preparing and serving appetizing food.
1968. fusible adj. Capable of being 1992. gendarme n. In continental
melted by heat. Europe, particularly in France, a
1969. futile adj. Of no avail or effect. uniformed and armed police officer.
1970. futurist n. A person of 1993. genealogy n. A list, in the order
expectant temperament. of succession, of ancestors and their
1971. gauge n. An instrument for descendants.
measuring. 1994. genealogist n. A tracer of
1972. gaiety n. Festivity. pedigrees.
1973. gaily adv. Merrily. 1995. generality n. The principal
1974. gait n. Carriage of the body in portion.
going. 1996. generalize v. To draw general
1975. gallant adj. Possessing a brave inferences.
or chivalrous spirit. 1997. generally adv. Ordinarily.
1976. galore adj. Abundant. 1998. generate v. To produce or
1977. galvanic adj. Pertaining or cause to be.
relating to electricity produced by 1999. generic adj. Noting a genus or
chemical action. kind; opposed to specific.
1978. galvanism n. Current 2000. generosity n. A disposition to
electricity, especially that arising from give liberally or to bestow favors
chemical action. heartily.
1979. galvanize v. To imbue with life 2001. genesis n. Creation.
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2002. geniality n. Warmth and 2028. gluttonous adj. Given to

kindliness of disposition. excess in eating.
2003. genital adj. Of or pertaining to 2029. gnash v. To grind or strike the
the animal reproductive organs. teeth together, as from rage.
2004. genitive adj. Indicating source, 2030. Gordian knot n. Any difficulty
origin, possession, or the like. the only issue out of which is by bold
2005. genteel adj. Well-bred or or unusual manners.
refined. 2031. gourmand n. A connoisseur in
2006. gentile adj. Belonging to a the delicacies of the table.
people not Jewish. 2032. gosling n. A young goose.
2007. geology n. The department of 2033. gossamer adj. Flimsy.
natural science that treats of the 2034. gourd n. A melon, pumpkin,
constitution and structure of the squash, or some similar fruit having a
earth. hard rind.
2008. germane adj. Relevant. 2035. graceless adj. Ungracious.
2009. germinate v. To begin to 2036. gradation n. A step, degree,
develop into an embryo or higher rank, or relative position in an order or
form. series.
2010. gestation n. Pregnancy. 2037. gradient adj. Moving or
2011. gesticulate v. To make advancing by steps.
gestures or motions, as in speaking, or 2038. granary n. A storehouse for
in place of speech. grain after it is thrashed or husked.
2012. gesture n. A movement or 2039. grandeur n. The quality of
action of the hands or face, expressive being grand or admirably great.
of some idea or emotion. 2040. grandiloquent adj. Speaking in
2013. ghastly adj. Hideous. or characterized by a pompous or
2014. gibe v. To utter taunts or bombastic style.
reproaches. 2041. grandiose adj. Having an
2015. giddy adj. Affected with a imposing style or effect.
whirling or swimming sensation in the 2042. grantee n. The person to
head. whom property is transferred by deed.
2016. gigantic adj. Tremendous. 2043. grantor n. The maker of a
2017. giver n. One who gives, in any deed.
sense. 2044. granular adj. Composed of
2018. glacial adj. Icy, or icily cold. small grains or particles.
2019. glacier n. A field or stream of 2045. granulate v. To form into
ice. grains or small particles.
2020. gladden v. To make joyous. 2046. granule n. A small grain or
2021. glazier n. One who cuts and particle.
fits panes of glass, as for windows. 2047. grapple v. To take hold of.
2022. glimmer n. A faint, wavering, 2048. gratification n. Satisfaction.
unsteady light. 2049. gratify v. To please, as by
2023. glimpse n. A momentary look. satisfying a physical or mental desire
2024. globose adj. Spherical. or need.
2025. globular adj. Spherical. 2050. gratuitous adj. Voluntarily.
2026. glorious adj. Of excellence and 2051. gratuity n. That which is given
splendor. without demand or claim. Tip.
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2053. gregarious adj. Not habitually 2080. habitual adj. According to

solitary or living alone. usual practice.
2054. grenadier n. A member of a 2081. habitude n. Customary
regiment composed of men of great relation or association.
stature. 2082. hackney v. To make stale or
2055. grief n. Sorrow. trite by repetition.
2056. grievance n. That which 2083. haggard adj. Worn and gaunt
oppresses, injures, or causes grief and in appearance.
at the same time a sense of wrong. 2084. halcyon adj. Calm.
2057. grievous adj. Creating 2085. hale adj. Of sound and
affliction. vigorous health.
2058. grimace n. A distortion of the 2086. handwriting n. Penmanship.
features, occasioned by some feeling 2087. hanger-on n. A parasite.
of pain, disgust, etc. 2088. happy-go-lucky adj.
2059. grindstone n. A flat circular Improvident.
stone, used for sharpening tools. 2089. harangue n. A tirade.
2060. grisly adj. Fear-inspiring. 2090. harass v. To trouble with
2061. grotesque adj. Incongruously importunities, cares, or annoyances.
composed or ill-proportioned. 2091. harbinger n. One who or that
2062. grotto n. A small cavern. which foreruns and announces the
2063. ground n. A pavement or floor coming of any person or thing.
or any supporting surface on which 2092. hard-hearted adj. Lacking pity
one may walk. or sympathy.
2064. guess n. Surmise. 2093. hardihood n. Foolish daring.
2065. guile n. Duplicity. 2094. harmonious adj. Concordant
2066. guileless adj. Frank. in sound.
2067. guinea n. An English monetary 2095. havoc n. Devastation.
unit. 2096. hawthorn n. A thorny shrub
2068. guise n. The external much used in England for hedges.
appearance as produced by garb or 2097. hazard n. Risk.
costume. 2098. head first adv. Precipitately, as
2069. gullible adj. Credulous. in diving.
2070. gumption n. Common sense. 2099. head foremost adv.
2071. gusto n. Keen enjoyment. Precipitately, as in diving.
2072. guy n. Stay-rope. 2100. heartrending adj. Very
2073. guzzle v. To swallow greedily depressing.
or hastily; gulp. 2101. heathenish adj. Irreligious.
2074. gynecocracy n. Female 2102. heedless adj. Thoughtless.
supremacy. 2103. heifer n. A young cow.
2075. gynecology n. The science that 2104. heinous adj. Odiously sinful.
treats of the functions and diseases 2105. hemorrhage n. Discharge of
peculiar to women. blood from a ruptured or wounded
2076. gyrate v. To revolve. blood-vessel.
2077. gyroscope n. An instrument 2106. hemorrhoids n. pl. Tumors
for illustrating the laws of rotation. composed of enlarged and thickened
2078. habitable adj. Fit to be dwelt blood-vessels, at the lower end of the
in. rectum.
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2107. henchman n. A servile 2128. hexapod adj. Having six feet.

assistant and subordinate. 2129. hexagon n. A figure with six
2108. henpeck v. To worry or harass angles.
by ill temper and petty annoyances. 2130. hiatus n. A break or vacancy
2109. heptagon n. A figure having where something necessary to supply
seven sides and seven angles. the connection is wanting.
2110. heptarchy n. A group of seven 2131. hibernal adj. Pertaining to
governments. winter.
2111. herbaceous adj. Having the 2132. Hibernian adj. Pertaining to
character of a herb. Ireland, or its people.
2112. herbarium n. A collection of 2133. hideous adj. Appalling.
dried plants scientifically arranged for 2134. hilarious adj. Boisterously
study. merry.
2113. herbivorous adj. Feeding on 2135. hillock n. A small hill or
herbs or other vegetable matter, as mound.
animals. 2136. hinder v. To obstruct.
2114. hereditary adj. Passing 2137. hindmost adj. Farthest from
naturally from parent to child. the front.
2115. heredity n. Transmission of 2138. hindrance n. An obstacle.
physical or mental qualities, diseases, 2139. hirsute adj. Having a hairy
etc., from parent to offspring. covering.
2116. heresy n. An opinion or 2140. hoard v. To gather and store
doctrine subversive of settled beliefs away for the sake of accumulation.
or accepted principles. 2141. hoarse adj. Having the voice
2117. heretic n. One who holds harsh or rough, as from a cold or
opinions contrary to the recognized fatigue.
standards or tenets of any philosophy. 2142. homage n. Reverential regard
2118. heritage n. Birthright. or worship.
2119. hernia n. Protrusion of any 2143. homogeneity n. Congruity of
internal organ in whole or in part from the members or elements or parts.
its normal position. 2144. homogeneous adj. Made up of
2120. hesitancy n. A pausing to similar parts or elements.
consider. 2145. homologous adj. Identical in
2121. hesitant adj. Vacillating. nature, make-up, or relation.
2122. hesitation n. Vacillation. 2146. homonym n. A word agreeing
2123. heterodox adj. At variance in sound with but different in meaning
with any commonly accepted doctrine from another.
or opinion. 2147. homophone n. A word
2124. heterogeneity n. Unlikeness of agreeing in sound with but different in
constituent parts. meaning from another.
2125. heterogeneous adj. Consisting 2148. honorarium n. A token fee or
of dissimilar elements or ingredients of payment to a professional man for
different kinds. services.
2126. heteromorphic adj. Deviating 2149. hoodwink v. To deceive.
from the normal form or standard 2150. horde n. A gathered multitude
type. of human beings.
2127. hexangular adj. Having six 2151. hosiery n. A stocking.
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2152. hospitable adj. Disposed to 2174. hypnosis n. An artificial trance-

treat strangers or guests with sleep.
generous kindness. 2175. hypnotic adj. Tending to
2153. hospitality n. The practice of produce sleep.
receiving and entertaining strangers 2176. hypnotism n. An artificially
and guests with kindness. induced somnambulistic state in which
2154. hostility n. Enmity. the mind readily acts on suggestion.
2155. huckster n. One who retails 2177. hypnotize v. To produce a
small wares. somnambulistic state in which the
2156. humane adj. Compassionate. mind readily acts on suggestions.
2157. humanitarian n. A 2178. hypocrisy n. Extreme
philanthropist. insincerity.
2158. humanize v. To make gentle or 2179. hypocrite n. One who makes
refined. false professions of his views or
2159. humbug n. Anything intended beliefs.
or calculated to deceive or mislead. 2180. hypodermic adj. Pertaining to
2160. humiliate v. To put to shame. the area under the skin.
2161. hussar n. A light-horse trooper 2181. hypotenuse n. The side of a
armed with saber and carbine. right-angled triangle opposite the right
2162. hustle v. To move with haste angle.
and promptness. 2182. hypothesis n. A proposition
2163. hybrid adj. Cross-bred. taken for granted as a premise from
2164. hydra n. The seven- or nine- which to reach a conclusion.
headed water-serpent slain by 2183. hysteria n. A nervous affection
Hercules. occurring typically in paroxysms of
2165. hydraulic adj. Involving the laughing and crying.
moving of water, of the force exerted 2184. ichthyic adj. Fish-like.
by water in motion. 2185. ichthyology n. The branch of
2166. hydrodynamics n. The branch zoology that treats of fishes.
of mechanics that treats of the 2186. ichthyosaurs n. A fossil reptile.
dynamics of fluids. 2187. icily adv. Frigidly.
2167. hydroelectric adj. Pertaining 2188. iciness n. The state of being
to electricity developed water or icy.
steam. 2189. icon n. An image or likeness.
2168. hydromechanics n. The 2190. iconoclast n. An image-
mechanics of fluids. breaker.
2169. hydrometer n. An instrument 2191. idealize v. To make to conform
for determining the density of solids to some mental or imaginary standard.
and liquids by flotation. 2192. idiom n. A use of words
2170. hydrostatics n. The branch of peculiar to a particular language.
science that treats of the pressure and 2193. idiosyncrasy n. A mental
equilibrium of fluids. quality or habit peculiar to an
2171. hydrous adj. Watery. individual.
2172. hygiene n. The branch of 2194. idolize v. To regard with
medical science that relates to inordinate love or admiration.
improving health. 2195. ignoble adj. Low in character
2173. hypercritical adj. Faultfinding. or purpose.
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2197. Iliad n. A Greek epic poem 2224. immense adj. Very great in
describing scenes from the siege of degree, extent, size, or quantity.
Troy. 2225. immerse v. To plunge or dip
2198. illegal adj. Not according to entirely under water or other fluid.
law. 2226. immersion n. The act of
2199. illegible adj. Undecipherable. plunging or dipping entirely under
2200. illegitimate adj. Unlawfully water or another fluid.
begotten. 2227. immigrant n. A foreigner who
2201. illiberal adj. Stingy. enters a country to settle there.
2202. illicit adj. Unlawful. 2228. immigrate v. To come into a
2203. illimitable adj. Boundless. country or region from a former
2204. illiterate adj. Having little or habitat.
no book-learning. 2229. imminence n. Impending evil
2205. ill-natured adj. Surly. or danger.
2206. illogical adj. Contrary to the 2230. imminent adj. Dangerous and
rules of sound thought. close at hand.
2207. illuminant n. That which may 2231. immiscible adj. Separating, as
be used to produce light. oil and water.
2208. illuminate v. To supply with 2232. immoral adj. Habitually
light. engaged in licentious or lewd
2209. illumine v. To make bright or practices.
clear. 2233. immortalize v. To cause to last
2210. illusion n. An unreal image or to be known or remembered
presented to the senses. throughout a great or indefinite length
2211. illusive adj. Deceptive. of time.
2212. illusory adj. Deceiving or 2234. immovable adj. Steadfast.
tending to deceive, as by false 2235. immune adj. Exempt, as from
appearance. disease.
2213. imaginable adj. That can be 2236. immutable adj.
imagined or conceived in the mind. Unchangeable.
2214. imaginary adj. Fancied. 2237. impair v. To cause to become
2215. imbibe v. To drink or take in. less or worse.
2216. imbroglio n. A 2238. impalpable adj. Imperceptible
misunderstanding attended by ill to the touch.
feeling, perplexity, or strife. 2239. impartial adj. Unbiased.
2217. imbrue v. To wet or moisten. 2240. impassable adj. That can not
2218. imitation n. That which is be passed through or over.
made as a likeness or copy. 2241. impassible adj. Not moved or
2219. imitator n. One who makes in affected by feeling.
imitation. 2242. impassive adj. Unmoved by or
2220. immaculate adj. Without spot not exhibiting feeling.
or blemish. 2243. impatience n. Unwillingness to
2221. immaterial adj. Of no essential brook delays or wait the natural course
consequence. of things.
2222. immature adj. Not full-grown. 2244. impeccable adj. Blameless.
2223. immeasurable adj. Indefinitely 2245. impecunious adj. Having no
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2246. impede v. To be an obstacle or 2275. impotent adj. Destitute of or

to place obstacles in the way of. lacking in power, physical, moral, or
2247. impel v. To drive or urge intellectual.
forward. 2276. impoverish v. To make
2248. impend v. To be imminent. indigent or poor.
2249. imperative adj. Obligatory. 2277. impracticable adj. Not
2250. imperceptible adj. feasible.
Indiscernible. 2278. impregnable adj. That can not
2251. imperfectible adj. That can not be taken by assault.
be perfected. 2279. impregnate v. To make
2252. imperil v. To endanger. pregnant.
2253. imperious adj. Insisting on 2280. impromptu n. Anything done
obedience. or said on the impulse of the moment.
2254. impermissible adj. Not 2281. improper adj. Not
permissible. appropriate, suitable, or becoming.
2255. impersonal adj. Not relating to 2282. impropriety n. The state or
a particular person or thing. quality of being unfit, unseemly, or
2256. impersonate v. To appear or inappropriate.
act in the character of. 2283. improvident adj. Lacking
2257. impersuadable adj. foresight or thrift.
Unyielding. 2284. improvise v. To do anything
2258. impertinence n. Rudeness. extemporaneously or offhand.
2259. imperturbable adj. Calm. 2285. imprudent adj. Heedless.
2260. impervious adj. Impenetrable. 2286. impudence n. Insolent
2261. impetuosity n. Rashness. disrespect.
2262. impetuous adj. Impulsive. 2287. impugn v. To assail with
2263. impetus n. Any impulse or arguments, insinuations, or
incentive. accusations.
2264. impiety n. Irreverence toward 2288. impulsion n. Impetus.
God. 2289. impulsive adj.
2265. impious adj. Characterized by Unpremeditated.
irreverence or irreligion. 2290. impunity n. Freedom from
2266. implausible adj. Not plausible. punishment.
2267. impliable adj. Capable of being 2291. impure adj. Tainted.
inferred. 2292. impute v. To attribute.
2268. implicate v. To show or prove 2293. inaccessible adj. Difficult of
to be involved in or concerned approach.
2269. implicit adj. Implied. 2294. inaccurate adj. Not exactly
2270. imply v. To signify. according to the facts.
2271. impolitic adj. Inexpedient. 2295. inactive adj. Inert.
2272. importation n. The act or 2296. inadequate adj. Insufficient.
practice of bringing from one country 2297. inadmissible adj. Not to be
into another. approved, considered, or allowed, as
2273. importunate adj. Urgent in testimony.
character, request, or demand. 2298. inadvertent adj. Accidental.
2274. importune v. To harass with 2299. inadvisable adj. Unadvisable.
persistent demands or entreaties. 2300. inane adj. Silly.

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2301. inanimate adj. Destitute of 2329. incitement n. That which

animal life. moves to action, or serves as an
2302. inapprehensible adj. Not to be incentive or stimulus.
understood. 2330. incoercible adj. Incapable of
2303. inapt adj. Awkward or slow. being forced, constrained, or
2304. inarticulate adj. Speechless. compelled.
2305. inaudible adj. That can not be 2331. incoherence n. Want of
heard. connection, or agreement, as of parts
2306. inborn adj. Implanted by or ideas in thought, speech, etc.
nature. 2332. incoherent adj. Not logically
2307. inbred adj. Innate. coordinated, as to parts, elements, or
2308. incandescence n. The state of details.
being white or glowing with heat. 2333. incombustible adj. That can
2309. incandescent adj. White or not be burned.
glowing with heat. 2334. incomparable adj. Matchless.
2310. incapacitate v. To deprive of 2335. incompatible adj. Discordant.
power, capacity, competency, or 2336. incompetence n. General lack
qualification. of capacity or fitness.
2311. incapacity n. Want of power to 2337. incompetent adj. Not having
apprehend, understand, and manage. the abilities desired or necessary for
2312. incarcerate v. To imprison. any purpose.
2313. incendiary n. Chemical or 2338. incomplete adj. Lacking some
person who starts a fire-literally or element, part, or adjunct necessary or
figuratively. required.
2314. incentive n. That which moves 2339. incomprehensible adj. Not
the mind or inflames the passions. understandable.
2315. inception n. The beginning. 2340. incompressible adj. Resisting
2316. inceptive adj. Beginning. all attempts to reduce volume by
2317. incessant adj. Unceasing. pressure.
2318. inchmeal adv. Piecemeal. 2341. inconceivable adj.
2319. inchoate adj. Incipient. Incomprehensible.
2320. inchoative n. That which 2342. incongruous adj. Unsuitable
begins, or expresses beginning. for the time, place, or occasion.
2321. incidence n. Casual 2343. inconsequential adj.
occurrence. Valueless.
2322. incident n. A happening in 2344. inconsiderable adj. Small in
general, especially one of little quantity or importance.
importance. 2345. inconsistent adj.
2323. incidentally adv. Without Contradictory.
intention. 2346. inconstant adj. Changeable.
2324. incinerate v. To reduce to 2347. incontrovertible adj.
ashes. Indisputable.
2325. incipience n. Beginning. 2348. inconvenient adj. Interfering
2326. incipient adj. Initial. with comfort or progress.
2327. incisor n. A front or cutting 2349. indefensible adj. Untenable.
tooth. 2350. indefinitely adv. In a vague or
2328. incite v. To rouse to a uncertain way.
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2351. indelible adj. That can not be 2375. indulgence n. The yielding to
blotted out, effaced, destroyed, or inclination, passion, desire, or
removed. propensity in oneself or another.
2352. indescribable adj. That can not 2376. indulgent adj. Yielding to the
be described. desires or humor of oneself or those
2353. indestructible adj. That can under one's care.
not be destroyed. 2377. inebriate v. To intoxicate.
2354. indicant adj. That which points 2378. inedible adj. Not good for
out. food.
2355. indicator n. One who or that 2379. ineffable adj. Unutterable.
which points out. 2380. inefficient adj. Not
2356. indict v. To find and declare accomplishing an intended purpose.
chargeable with crime. 2381. inefficiency n. That which does
2357. indigence n. Poverty. not accomplish an intended purpose.
2358. indigenous adj. Native. 2382. ineligible adj. Not suitable to
2359. indigent adj. Poor. be selected or chosen.
2360. indigestible adj. Not 2383. inept adj. Not fit or suitable.
digestible, or difficult to digest. 2384. inert adj. Inanimate.
2361. indigestion n. Difficulty or 2385. inestimable adj. Above price.
failure in the alimentary canal in 2386. inevitable adj. Unavoidable.
changing food into absorptive 2387. inexcusable adj. Not to be
nutriment. justified.
2362. indignant adj. Having such 2388. inexhaustible adj. So large or
anger and scorn as is aroused by furnishing so great a supply as not to
meanness or wickedness. be emptied, wasted, or spent.
2363. indignity n. Unmerited 2389. inexorable adj. Unrelenting.
contemptuous conduct or treatment. 2390. inexpedient adj. Unadvisable.
2364. indiscernible adj. Not 2391. inexpensive adj. Low-priced.
perceptible. 2392. inexperience n. Lack of or
2365. indiscreet adj. Lacking wise deficiency in experience.
judgment. 2393. inexplicable adj. Such as can
2366. indiscriminate adj. not be made plain.
Promiscuous. 2394. inexpressible adj.
2367. indispensable adj. Necessary Unutterable.
or requisite for the purpose. 2395. inextensible adj. Of
2368. indistinct adj. Vague. unchangeable length or area.
2369. indivertible adj. That can not 2396. infallible adj. Exempt from
be turned aside. error of judgment, as in opinion or
2370. indivisible adj. Not separable statement.
into parts. 2397. infamous adj. Publicly
2371. indolence n. Laziness. branded or notorious, as for vice, or
2372. indolent adj. Habitually crime.
inactive or idle. 2398. infamy n. Total loss or
2373. indomitable adj. destitution of honor or reputation.
Unconquerable. 2399. inference n. The derivation of
2374. induct v. To bring in. a judgment from any given material of
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2400. infernal adj. Akin to or 2425. ingratiate v. To win confidence

befitting hell or its occupants. or good graces for oneself.
2401. infest v. To be present in such 2426. ingratitude n. Insensibility to
numbers as to be a source of kindness.
annoyance, trouble, or danger. 2427. ingredient n. Component.
2402. infidel n. One who denies the 2428. inherence n. The state of being
existence of God. permanently existing in something.
2403. infidelity n. Disloyalty. 2429. inherent adj. Intrinsic.
2404. infinite adj. Measureless. 2430. inhibit v. To hold back or in.
2405. infinity n. Boundless or 2431. inhospitable adj. Not disposed
immeasurable extension or duration. to entertain strangers gratuitously.
2406. infirm adj. Lacking in bodily or 2432. inhuman adj. Savage.
mental strength. 2433. inhume v. To place in the
2407. infirmary n. A place for the earth, as a dead body.
reception or treatment of the sick. 2434. inimical adj. Adverse.
2408. infirmity n. A physical, mental, 2435. iniquity n. Gross wrong or
or moral weakness or flaw. injustice.
2409. inflammable adj. Easily set on 2436. initiate v. To perform the first
fire or excited. act or rite.
2410. inflammation n. A morbid 2437. inject v. To introduce, as a
process in some part of the body fluid, by injection.
characterized by heat, swelling, and 2438. injunction n. Mandate.
pain. 2439. inkling n. A hint.
2411. inflexible adj. That can not be 2440. inland adj. Remote from the
altered or varied. sea.
2412. influence n. Ability to sway the 2441. inlet n. A small body of water
will of another. leading into a larger.
2413. influential adj. Having the 2442. inmost adj. Deepest within.
power to sway the will of another. 2443. innocuous adj. Harmless.
2414. influx n. Infusion. 2444. innovate v. To introduce or
2415. infrequence n. Rareness. strive to introduce new things.
2416. infrequent adj. Uncommon. 2445. innuendo n. Insinuation.
2417. infringe v. To trespass upon. 2446. innumerable adj. Countless.
2418. infuse v. To instill, introduce, 2447. inoffensive adj. Causing
or inculcate, as principles or qualities. nothing displeasing or disturbing.
2419. infusion n. The act of imbuing, 2448. inopportune adj. Unsuitable
or pouring in. or inconvenient, especially as to time.
2420. ingenious adj. Evincing skill, 2449. inquire v. To ask information
originality, or cleverness, as in about.
contrivance or arrangement. 2450. inquisition n. A court or
2421. ingenuity n. Cleverness in tribunal for examination and
contriving, combining, or originating. punishment of heretics.
2422. ingenuous adj. Candid, frank, 2451. inquisitive adj. Given to
or open in character or quality. questioning, especially out of curiosity.
2423. inglorious adj. Shameful. 2452. inquisitor n. One who makes
2424. ingraft v. To set or implant an investigation.
deeply and firmly. 2453. inroad n. Forcible
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2454. insatiable adj. That desires or 2480. insufficiency n. Inadequacy.

craves immoderately or unappeasably. 2481. insufficient adj. Inadequate
2455. inscribe v. To enter in a book, for some need, purpose, or use.
or on a list, roll, or document, by 2482. insular adj. Pertaining to an
writing. island.
2456. inscrutable adj. Impenetrably 2483. insulate v. To place in a
mysterious or profound. detached state or situation.
2457. insecure adj. Not assured of 2484. insuperable adj. Invincible.
safety. 2485. insuppressible adj. Incapable
2458. insensible adj. Imperceptible. of being concealed.
2459. insentient adj. Lacking the 2486. insurgence n. Uprising.
power of feeling or perceiving. 2487. insurgent n. One who takes
2460. inseparable adj. That can not part in forcible opposition to the
be separated. constituted authorities of a place.
2461. insidious adj. Working ill by 2488. insurrection n. The state of
slow and stealthy means. being in active resistance to authority.
2462. insight n. Intellectual 2489. intangible adj. Not perceptible
discernment. to the touch.
2463. insignificance n. Lack of import 2490. integrity n. Uprightness of
or of importance. character and soundness of moral
2464. insignificant adj. Without principle.
importance, force, or influence. 2491. intellect n. The faculty of
2465. insinuate v. To imply. perception or thought.
2466. insipid adj. Tasteless. 2492. intellectual adj. Characterized
2467. insistence n. Urgency. by intelligence.
2468. insistent adj. Urgent. 2493. intelligence n. Capacity to
2469. insolence n. Pride or know or understand.
haughtiness exhibited in 2494. intelligible adj.
contemptuous and overbearing Comprehensible.
treatment of others. 2495. intemperance n. Immoderate
2470. insolent adj. Impudent. action or indulgence, as of the
2471. insomnia n. Sleeplessness. appetites.
2472. inspector n. An official 2496. intension n. The act of
appointed to examine or oversee any stringing or stretching, or state of
matter of public interest or being strained.
importance. 2497. intensive adj. Adding
2473. instance n. A single occurrence emphasis or force.
or happening of a given kind. 2498. intention n. That upon which
2474. instant n. A very brief portion the mind is set.
of time. 2499. interact v. To act reciprocally.
2475. instantaneous adj. Done 2500. intercede v. To mediate
without perceptible lapse of time. between persons.
2476. instigate v. To provoke. 2501. intercept v. To interrupt the
2477. instigator n. One who incites course of.
to evil. 2502. intercession n. Entreaty in
2478. instill v. To infuse. behalf of others.
2479. instructive adj. Conveying 2503. intercessor n. A mediator.
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2504. interdict n. Authoritative act 2526. intestine n. That part of the

of prohibition. digestive tube below or behind the
2505. interim n. Time between acts stomach, extending to the anus.
or periods. 2527. intimacy n. Close or
2506. interlocutor n. One who takes confidential friendship.
part in a conversation or oral 2528. intimidate v. To cause to
discussion. become frightened.
2507. interlude n. An action or event 2529. intolerable adj. Insufferable.
considered as coming between others 2530. intolerance n. Inability or
of greater length. unwillingness to bear or endure.
2508. intermediate adj. Being in a 2531. intolerant adj. Bigoted.
middle place or degree or between 2532. intoxicant n. Anything that
extremes. unduly exhilarates or excites.
2509. interminable adj. Having no 2533. intoxicate v. To make drunk.
limit or end. 2534. intracellular adj. Occurring or
2510. intermission n. A recess. situated within a cell.
2511. intermit v. To cause to cease 2535. intramural adj. Situated within
temporarily. the walls of a city.
2512. intermittent adj. A temporary 2536. intrepid adj. Fearless and bold.
discontinuance. 2537. intricacy n. Perplexity.
2513. interpolation n. Verbal 2538. intricate adj. Difficult to follow
interference. or understand.
2514. interpose v. To come between 2539. intrigue n. A plot or scheme,
other things or persons. usually complicated and intended to
2515. interposition n. A coming accomplish something by secret ways.
between. 2540. intrinsic adj. Inherent.
2516. interpreter n. A person who 2541. introductory adj. Preliminary.
makes intelligible the speech of a 2542. introgression n. Entrance.
foreigner by oral translation. 2543. intromit v. To insert.
2517. interrogate v. To examine 2544. introspect v. To look into.
formally by questioning. 2545. introspection n. The act of
2518. interrogative adj. Having the observing and analyzing one's own
nature or form of a question. thoughts and feelings.
2519. interrogatory n. A question or 2546. introversion n. The act of
inquiry. turning or directing inward, physically
2520. interrupt v. To stop while in or mentally.
progress. 2547. introvert v. To turn within.
2521. intersect v. To cut through or 2548. intrude v. To come in without
into so as to divide. leave or license.
2522. intervale n. A low tract of land 2549. intrusion n. The act of entering
between hills, especially along a river. without warrant or invitation;
2523. intervene v. To interfere for encroachment.
some end. 2550. intuition n. Instinctive
2524. intestacy n. The condition knowledge or feeling.
resulting from one's dying not having 2551. inundate v. To fill with an
made a valid will. overflowing abundance.
2525. intestate adj. Not having 2552. inundation n. Flood.
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2553. inure v. To harden or toughen 2579. iota n. A small or insignificant

by use, exercise, or exposure. mark or part.
2554. invalid adj. Having no force, 2580. irascible adj. Prone to anger.
weight, or cogency. 2581. irate adj. Moved to anger.
2555. invalid n. One who is disabled 2582. ire n. Wrath.
by illness or injury. 2583. iridescence n. A many-colored
2556. invalidate v. To render of no appearance.
force or effect. 2584. iridescent adj. Exhibiting
2557. invaluable adj. Exceedingly changing rainbow-colors due to the
precious. interference of the light.
2558. invariable adj. Unchangeable. 2585. irk v. To afflict with pain,
2559. invasion n. Encroachment, as vexation, or fatigue.
by an act of intrusion or trespass. 2586. irksome adj. Wearisome.
2560. invective n. An utterance 2587. irony n. Censure or ridicule
intended to cast censure, or reproach. under cover of praise or compliment.
2561. inveigh v. To utter vehement 2588. irradiance n. Luster.
censure or invective. 2589. irradiate v. To render clear and
2562. inventive adj. Quick at intelligible.
contrivance. 2590. irrational adj. Not possessed
2563. inverse adj. Contrary in of reasoning powers or understanding.
tendency or direction. 2591. irreducible adj. That can not
2564. inversion n. Change of order be lessened.
so that the first shall become last and 2592. irrefragable adj. That can not
the last first. be refuted or disproved.
2565. invert v. To turn inside out, 2593. irrefrangible adj. That can not
upside down, or in opposite direction. be broken or violated.
2566. investigator n. One who 2594. irrelevant adj. Inapplicable.
investigates. 2595. irreligious adj. Indifferent or
2567. investor n. One who invests opposed to religion.
money. 2596. irreparable adj. That can not
2568. inveterate adj. Habitual. be rectified or made amends for.
2569. invidious adj. Showing or 2597. irrepressible adj. That can not
feeling envy. be restrained or kept down.
2570. invigorate v. To animate. 2598. irresistible adj. That can not be
2571. invincible adj. Not to be successfully withstood or opposed.
conquered, subdued, or overcome. 2599. irresponsible adj. Careless of
2572. inviolable adj. Incapable of or unable to meet responsibilities.
being injured or disturbed. 2600. irreverence n. The quality
2573. invoke v. To call on for showing or expressing a deficiency of
assistance or protection. veneration, especially for sacred
2574. involuntary adj. Unwilling. things.
2575. involution n. Complication. 2601. irreverent adj. Showing or
2576. involve v. To draw into expressing a deficiency of veneration,
entanglement, literally or figuratively. especially for sacred things.
2577. invulnerable adj. That can not 2602. irreverential adj. Showing or
be wounded or hurt. expressing a deficiency of veneration,
2578. inwardly adv. With no especially for sacred things.
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2604. irrigant adj. Serving to water 2628. jovial adj. Merry.

lands by artificial means. 2629. jubilation n. Exultation.
2605. irrigate v. To water, as land, by 2630. judgment n. The faculty by the
ditches or other artificial means. exercise of which a deliberate
2606. irritable adj. Showing conclusion is reached.
impatience or ill temper on little 2631. judicature n. Distribution and
provocation. administration of justice by trial and
2607. irritancy n. The quality of judgment.
producing vexation. 2632. judicial adj. Pertaining to the
2608. irritant n. A mechanical, administration of justice.
chemical, or pathological agent of 2633. judiciary n. That department
inflammation, pain, or tension. of government which administers the
2609. irritate v. To excite ill temper law relating to civil and criminal
or impatience in. justice.
2610. irruption n. Sudden invasion. 2634. judicious adj. Prudent.
2611. isle n. An island. 2635. juggle v. To play tricks of
2612. islet n. A little island. sleight of hand.
2613. isobar n. A line joining points 2636. jugglery n. The art or practice
at which the barometric pressure is the of sleight of hand.
same at a specified moment. 2637. jugular adj. Pertaining to the
2614. isochronous adj. Relating to or throat.
denoting equal intervals of time. 2638. juicy adj. Succulent.
2615. isolate v. To separate from 2639. junction n. The condition of
others of its kind. being joined.
2616. isothermal adj. Having or 2640. juncture n. An articulation,
marking equality of temperature. joint, or seam.
2617. itinerant adj. Wandering. 2641. junta n. A council or assembly
2618. itinerary n. A detailed account that deliberates in secret upon the
or diary of a journey. affairs of government.
2619. itinerate v. To wander from 2642. juridical adj. Assumed by law
place to place. to exist.
2620. jargon n. Confused, 2643. jurisdiction n. Lawful power or
unintelligible speech or highly right to exercise official authority.
technical speech. 2644. jurisprudence n. The science
2621. jaundice n. A morbid of rights in accordance with positive
condition, due to obstructed excretion law.
of bile or characterized by yellowing of 2645. juror n. One who serves on a
the skin. jury or is sworn in for jury duty in a
2622. jeopardize v. To imperil. court of justice.
2623. Jingo n. One of a party in Great 2646. joust v. To engage in a tilt with
Britain in favor of spirited and lances on horseback.
demonstrative foreign policy. 2647. justification n. Vindication.
2624. jocose adj. Done or made in 2648. juvenile adj. Characteristic of
jest. youth.
2625. jocular adj. Inclined to joke. 2649. juxtapose v. To place close
2626. joggle n. A sudden irregular together.
shake or a push causing such a shake.
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2650. keepsake n. Anything kept or 2676. laggard adj. Falling behind.

given to be kept for the sake of the 2677. landholder n. Landowner.
giver. 2678. landlord n. A man who owns
2651. kerchief n. A square of linen, and lets a tenement or tenements.
silk, or other material, used as a 2679. landmark n. A familiar object
covering for the head or neck. in the landscape serving as a guide to
2652. kernel n. A grain or seed. an area otherwise easily lost track of.
2653. kiln n. An oven or furnace for 2680. landscape n. A rural view,
baking, burning, or drying industrial especially one of picturesque effect, as
products. seen from a distance or an elevation.
2654. kiloliter n. One thousand liters. 2681. languid adj. Relaxed.
2655. kilometer n. A length of 1,000 2682. languor n. Lassitude of body or
meters. depression.
2656. kilowatt n. One thousand 2683. lapse n. A slight deviation from
watts. what is right, proper, or just.
2657. kimono n. A loose robe, 2684. lascivious adj. Lustful.
fastening with a sash, the principal 2685. lassie n. A little lass.
outer garment in Japan. 2686. latent adj. Dormant.
2658. kind-hearted adj. Having a 2687. latency n. The state of being
kind and sympathetic nature. dormant.
2659. kingling n. A petty king. 2688. later adv. At a subsequent
2660. kingship n. Royal state. time.
2661. kinsfolk n. pl. Relatives. 2689. lateral adj. Directed toward
2662. knavery n. Deceitfulness in the side.
dealing. 2690. latish adj. Rather late.
2663. knead v. To mix and work into 2691. lattice n. Openwork of metal
a homogeneous mass, especially with or wood, formed by crossing or
the hands. interlacing strips or bars.
2664. knickknack n. A small article, 2692. laud v. To praise in words or
more for ornament that use. song.
2665. knight errant n. One of the 2693. laudable adj. Praiseworthy.
wandering knights who in the middle 2694. laudation n. High praise.
ages went forth in search of 2695. laudatory adj. Pertaining to,
adventure. expressing, or containing praise.
2666. knighthood n. Chivalry. 2696. laundress n. Washerwoman.
2667. laborious adj. Toilsome. 2697. laureate adj. Crowned with
2668. labyrinth n. A maze. laurel, as a mark of distinction.
2669. lacerate v. To tear rudely or 2698. lave v. To wash or bathe.
raggedly. 2699. lawgiver n. A legislator.
2670. lackadaisical adj. Listless. 2700. lawmaker n. A legislator.
2671. lactation n. The secretion of 2701. lax adj. Not stringent or
milk. energetic.
2672. lacteal adj. Milky. 2702. laxative adj. Having power to
2673. lactic adj. Pertaining to milk. open or loosen the bowels.
2674. laddie n. A lad. 2703. lea n. A field.
2675. ladle n. A cup-shaped vessel 2704. leaflet n. A little leaf or a
with a long handle, intended for booklet.
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2705. leaven v. To make light by 2730. lexicography n. The making of

fermentation, as dough. dictionaries.
2706. leeward n. That side or 2731. lexicon n. A dictionary.
direction toward which the wind 2732. liable adj. Justly or legally
blows. responsible.
2707. left-handed adj. Using the left 2733. libel n. Defamation.
hand or arm more dexterously than 2734. liberalism n. Opposition to
the right. conservatism.
2708. legacy n. A bequest. 2735. liberate v. To set free or
2709. legalize v. To give the release from bondage.
authority of law to. 2736. licentious adj. Wanton.
2710. legging n. A covering for the 2737. licit adj. Lawful.
leg. 2738. liege adj. Sovereign.
2711. legible adj. That may be read 2739. lien n. A legal claim or hold on
with ease. property, as security for a debt or
2712. legionary n. A member of an charge.
ancient Roman legion or of the 2740. lieu n. Stead.
modern French Legion of Honor. 2741. lifelike adj. Realistic.
2713. legislate v. To make or enact a 2742. lifelong adj. Lasting or
law or laws. continuous through life.
2714. legislative adj. That makes or 2743. lifetime n. The time that life
enacts laws. continues.
2715. legislator n. A lawgiver. 2744. ligament n. That which binds
2716. legitimacy n. Accordance with objects together.
law. 2745. ligature n. Anything that
2717. legitimate adj. Having the constricts, or serves for binding or
sanction of law or established custom. tying.
2718. leisure n. Spare time. 2746. light-hearted adj. Free from
2719. leniency n. Forbearance. care.
2720. lenient adj. Not harsh. 2747. ligneous adj. Having the
2721. leonine adj. Like a lion. texture of appearance of wood.
2722. lethargy n. Prolonged 2748. likelihood n. A probability.
sluggishness of body or mind. 2749. likely adj. Plausible.
2723. levee n. An embankment 2750. liking n. Fondness.
beside a river or stream or an arm of 2751. limitation n. A restriction.
the sea, to prevent overflow. 2752. linear adj. Of the nature of a
2724. lever n. That which exerts, or line.
through which one may exert great 2753. liner n. A vessel belonging to a
power. steamship-line.
2725. leviathan n. Any large animal, 2754. lingo n. Language.
as a whale. 2755. lingua n. The tongue.
2726. levity n. Frivolity. 2756. lingual adj. Pertaining to the
2727. levy v. To impose and collect use of the tongue in utterance.
by force or threat of force. 2757. linguist n. One who is
2728. lewd adj. Characterized by lust acquainted with several languages.
or lasciviousness. 2758. linguistics n. The science of
2729. lexicographer n. One who languages, or of the origin, history, and
makes dictionaries. significance of words.

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2759. liniment n. A liquid 2785. locomotion n. The act or

preparation for rubbing on the skin in power of moving from one place to
cases of bruises, inflammation, etc. another.
2760. liquefacient adj. Possessing a 2786. lode n. A somewhat
liquefying nature or power. continuous unstratified metal- bearing
2761. liquefy v. To convert into a vein.
liquid or into liquid form. 2787. lodgment n. The act of
2762. liqueur n. An alcoholic cordial furnishing with temporary quarters.
sweetened and flavored with aromatic 2788. logic n. The science of correct
substances. thinking.
2763. liquidate v. To deliver the 2789. logical adj. Capable of or
amount or value of. characterized by clear reasoning.
2764. liquor n. Any alcoholic or 2790. logician n. An expert reasoner.
intoxicating liquid. 2791. loiterer n. One who consumes
2765. listless adj. Inattentive. time idly.
2766. literacy n. The state or 2792. loneliness n. Solitude.
condition of knowing how to read and 2793. longevity n. Unusually
write. prolonged life.
2767. literal adj. Following the exact 2794. loot v. To plunder.
words. 2795. loquacious adj. Talkative.
2768. literature n. The written or 2796. lordling n. A little lord.
printed productions of the human 2797. lough n. A lake or loch.
mind collectively. 2798. louse n. A small insect
2769. lithe adj. Supple. parasitic on and sucking the blood of
2770. lithesome adj. Nimble. mammals.
2771. lithograph n. A print made by 2799. lovable adj. Amiable.
printing from stone. 2800. low-spirited adj. Despondent.
2772. lithotype n. In engraving, an 2801. lowly adv. Rudely.
etched stone surface for printing. 2802. lucid adj. Mentally sound.
2773. litigant n. A party to a lawsuit. 2803. lucrative adj. Highly
2774. litigate v. To cause to become profitable.
the subject-matter of a suit at law. 2804. ludicrous adj. Laughable.
2775. litigious adj. Quarrelsome. 2805. luminary n. One of the
2776. littoral adj. Of, pertaining to, heavenly bodies as a source of light.
or living on a shore. 2806. luminescent adj. Showing
2777. liturgy n. A ritual. increase of light.
2778. livelihood n. Means of 2807. luminescence n. Showing
subsistence. increase.
2779. livid adj. Black-and-blue, as 2808. luminosity n. The quality of
contused flesh. giving or radiating light.
2780. loam n. A non-coherent 2809. luminous adj. Giving or
mixture of sand and clay. radiating light.
2781. loath adj. Averse. 2810. lunacy n. Mental
2782. loathe v. To abominate. unsoundness.
2783. locative adj. Indicating place, 2811. lunar adj. Pertaining to the
or the place where or wherein an moon.
action occurs. 2812. lunatic n. An insane person.
2784. loch n. A lake. 2813. lune n. The moon.

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2814. lurid adj. Ghastly and 2836. magnificence n. The exhibition

sensational. of greatness of action, character,
2815. luscious adj. Rich, sweet, and intellect, wealth, or power.
delicious. 2837. magnificent adj. Grand or
2816. lustrous adj. Shining. majestic in appearance, quality, or
2817. luxuriance n. Excessive or action.
superfluous growth or quantity. 2838. magnitude n. Importance.
2818. luxuriant adj. Abundant or 2839. maharaja n. A great Hindu
superabundant in growth. prince.
2819. luxuriate v. To live 2840. maidenhood n. Virginity.
sumptuously. 2841. maintain v. To hold or
2820. lying n. Untruthfulness. preserve in any particular state or
2821. lyre n. One of the most ancient condition.
of stringed instruments of the harp 2842. maintenance n. That which
class. supports or sustains.
2822. lyric adj. Fitted for expression 2843. maize n. Indian corn: usually in
in song. the United States called simply corn.
2823. macadamize v. To cover or 2844. makeup n. The arrangements
pave, as a path or roadway, with small or combination of the parts of which
broken stone. anything is composed.
2824. machinery n. The parts of a 2845. malady n. Any physical disease
machine or engine, taken collectively. or disorder, especially a chronic or
2825. machinist n. One who makes deep-seated one.
or repairs machines, or uses metal- 2846. malaria n. A fever
working tools. characterized by alternating chills,
2826. macrocosm n. The whole of fever, and sweating.
any sphere or department of nature or 2847. malcontent n. One who is
knowledge to which man is related. dissatisfied with the existing state of
2827. madden v. To inflame with affairs.
passion. 2848. malediction n. The calling
2828. Madonna n. A painted or down of a curse or curses.
sculptured representation of the 2849. malefactor n. One who injures
Virgin, usually with the infant Jesus. another.
2829. magician n. A sorcerer. 2850. maleficent adj. Mischievous.
2830. magisterial adj. Having an air 2851. malevolence n. Ill will.
of authority. 2852. malevolent adj. Wishing evil
2831. magistracy n. The office or to others.
dignity of a magistrate. 2853. malign v. To speak evil of,
2832. magnanimous adj. Generous especially to do so falsely and severely.
in treating or judging others. 2854. malignant adj. Evil in nature or
2833. magnate n. A person of rank or tending to do great harm or mischief.
importance. 2855. malleable adj. Pliant.
2834. magnet n. A body possessing 2856. mallet n. A wooden hammer.
that peculiar form of polarity found in 2857. maltreat v. To treat ill,
nature in the lodestone. unkindly, roughly, or abusively.
2835. magnetize v. To make a 2858. man-trap n. A place or
magnet of, permanently, or structure dangerous to human life.
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2860. mandatory adj. Expressive of 2879. martial adj. Pertaining to war

positive command, as distinguished or military operations.
from merely directory. 2880. Martian adj. Pertaining to
2861. mane n. The long hair growing Mars, either the Roman god of war or
upon and about the neck of certain the planet.
animals, as the horse and the lion. 2881. martyrdom n. Submission to
2862. man-eater n. An animal that death or persecution for the sake of
devours human beings. faith or principle.
2863. maneuver v. To make adroit or 2882. marvel v. To be astonished
artful moves: manage affairs by and perplexed because of (something).
strategy. 2883. masonry n. The art or work of
2864. mania n. Insanity. constructing, as buildings, walls, etc.,
2865. maniac n. a person raving with with regularly arranged stones.
madness. 2884. masquerade n. A social party
2866. manifesto n. A public composed of persons masked and
declaration, making announcement, costumed so as to be disguised.
explanation or defense of intentions, 2885. massacre n. The unnecessary
or motives. and indiscriminate killing of human
2867. manlike adj. Like a man. beings.
2868. manliness n. The qualities 2886. massive adj. Of considerable
characteristic of a true man, as bulk and weight.
bravery, resolution, etc. 2887. masterpiece n. A superior
2869. mannerism n. Constant or production.
excessive adherence to one manner, 2888. mastery n. The attainment of
style, or peculiarity, as of action or superior skill.
conduct. 2889. material n. That of which
2870. manor n. The landed estate of anything is composed or may be
a lord or nobleman. constructed.
2871. mantel n. The facing, 2890. materialize v. To take
sometimes richly ornamented, about a perceptible or substantial form.
fireplace, including the usual shelf 2891. maternal adj. Pertaining or
above it. peculiar to a mother or to
2872. mantle n. A cloak. motherhood.
2873. manufacturer n. A person 2892. matinee n. An entertainment
engaged in manufacturing as a (especially theatrical) held in the
business. daytime.
2874. manumission n. 2893. matricide n. The killing,
Emancipation. especially the murdering, of one's
2875. manumit v. To set free from mother.
bondage. 2894. matrimony n. The union of a
2876. marine adj. Of or pertaining to man and a woman in marriage.
the sea or matters connected with the 2895. matrix n. That which contains
sea. and gives shape or form to anything.
2877. maritime adj. Situated on or 2896. matter of fact n. Something
near the sea. that has actual and undeniable
2878. maroon v. To put ashore and existence or reality.
abandon (a person) on a desolate 2897. maudlin adj. Foolishly and
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2898. mausoleum n. A tomb of more 2922. menace n. A threat.

than ordinary size or architectural 2923. menagerie n. A collection of
pretensions. wild animals, especially when kept for
2899. mawkish adj. Sickening or exhibition.
insipid. 2924. mendacious adj. Untrue.
2900. maxim n. A principle accepted 2925. mendicant n. A beggar.
as true and acted on as a rule or guide. 2926. mentality n. Intellectuality.
2901. maze n. A labyrinth. 2927. mentor n. A wise and faithful
2902. mead n. A meadow. teacher, guide, and friend.
2903. meager adj. scanty. 2928. mercantile adj. Conducted or
2904. mealy-mouthed adj. Afraid to acting on business principles;
express facts or opinions plainly. commercial.
2905. meander v. To wind and turn 2929. mercenary adj. Greedy
while proceeding in a course. 2930. merciful adj. Disposed to pity
2906. mechanics n. The branch of and forgive.
physics that treats the phenomena 2931. merciless adj. Cruel.
caused by the action of forces. 2932. meretricious adj. Alluring by
2907. medallion n. A large medal. false or gaudy show.
2908. meddlesome adj. Interfering. 2933. mesmerize v. To hypnotize.
2909. medial adj. Of or pertaining to 2934. messieurs n. pl. Gentlemen.
the middle. 2935. metal n. An element that
2910. mediate v. To effect by forms a base by combining with
negotiating as an agent between oxygen, is usually hard, heavy, and
parties. lustrous.
2911. medicine n. A substance 2936. metallurgy n. The art or
possessing or reputed to possess science of extracting a metal from
curative or remedial properties. ores, as by smelting.
2912. medieval adj. Belonging or 2937. metamorphosis n. A passing
relating to or descriptive of the middle from one form or shape into another.
ages. 2938. metaphor n. A figure of speech
2913. mediocre adj. Ordinary. in which one object is likened to
2914. meditation n. The turning or another, by speaking as if the other.
revolving of a subject in the mind. 2939. metaphysical adj.
2915. medley n. A composition of Philosophical.
different songs or parts of songs 2940. metaphysician n. One skilled
arranged to run as a continuous whole. in metaphysics.
2916. meliorate v. To make better or 2941. metaphysics n. The principles
improve, as in quality or social or of philosophy as applied to explain the
physical condition. methods of any particular science.
2917. mellifluous adj. Sweetly or 2942. mete v. To apportion.
smoothly flowing. 2943. metempsychosis n. Transition
2918. melodious adj. Characterized of the soul of a human being at death
by a sweet succession of sounds. into another body, whether human or
2919. melodrama n. A drama with a beast.
romantic story or plot and sensational 2944. meticulous adj. Over-cautious.
situation and incidents. 2945. metonymy n. A figure of
2920. memento n. A souvenir. speech that consists in the naming of a
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2946. metric adj. Relating to drilled in temporary military

measurement. organizations.
2947. metronome n. An instrument 2969. Milky Way n. The galaxy.
for indicating and marking exact time 2970. millet n. A grass cultivated for
in music. forage and cereal.
2948. metropolis n. A chief city, 2971. mimic v. To imitate the speech
either the capital or the largest or most or actions of.
important city of a state. 2972. miniature adj. Much smaller
2949. metropolitan adj. Pertaining than reality or that the normal size.
to a chief city. 2973. minimize v. To reduce to the
2950. mettle n. Courage. smallest possible amount or degree.
2951. mettlesome adj. Having 2974. minion n. A servile favorite.
courage or spirit. 2975. ministration n. Any religious
2952. microcosm n. The world or ceremonial.
universe on a small scale. 2976. ministry n. A service.
2953. micrometer n. An instrument 2977. minority n. The smaller in
for measuring very small angles or number of two portions into which a
dimensions. number or a group is divided.
2954. microphone n. An apparatus 2978. minute adj. Exceedingly small
for magnifying faint sounds. in extent or quantity.
2955. microscope n. An instrument 2979. minutia n. A small or
for assisting the eye in the vision of unimportant particular or detail.
minute objects or features of objects. 2980. mirage n. An optical effect
2956. microscopic adj. Adapted to or looking like a sheet of water in the
characterized by minute observation. desert.
2957. microscopy n. The art of 2981. misadventure n. An unlucky
examing objects with the microscope. accident.
2958. midsummer n. The middle of 2982. misanthropic adj. Hating
the summer. mankind.
2959. midwife n. A woman who 2983. misanthropy n. Hatred of
makes a business of assisting at mankind.
childbirth. 2984. misapprehend v. To
2960. mien n. The external misunderstand.
appearance or manner of a person. 2985. misbehave v. To behave ill.
2961. migrant adj. Wandering. 2986. misbehavior n. Ill or improper
2962. migrate v. To remove or pass behavior.
from one country, region, or habitat to 2987. mischievous adj. Fond of
another. tricks.
2963. migratory adj. Wandering. 2988. miscount v. To make a mistake
2964. mileage n. A distance in miles. in counting.
2965. militant adj. Of a warlike or 2989. miscreant n. A villain.
combative disposition or tendency. 2990. misdeed n. A wrong or
2966. militarism n. A policy of improper act.
maintaining great standing armies. 2991. misdemeanor n. Evil conduct,
2967. militate v. To have weight or small crime.
influence (in determining a question). 2992. miser n. A person given to
2968. militia n. Those citizens, saving and hoarding unduly.
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2994. misinterpret v. To 3019. moderator n. The presiding

misunderstand. officer of a meeting.
2995. mislay v. To misplace. 3020. modernity n. The state or
2996. mismanage v. To manage character of being modern.
badly, improperly, or unskillfully. 3021. modernize v. To make
2997. misnomer n. A name wrongly characteristic of the present or of
or mistakenly applied. recent times.
2998. misogamy n. Hatred of 3022. modification n. A change.
marriage. 3023. modify v. To make somewhat
2999. misogyny n. Hatred of women. different.
3000. misplace v. To put into a 3024. modish adj. Fashionable.
wrong place. 3025. modulate v. To vary in tone,
3001. misrepresent v. To give a inflection, pitch or other quality of
wrong impression. sound.
3002. misrule v. To misgovern. 3026. mollify v. To soothe.
3003. missal n. The book containing 3027. molt v. To cast off, as hair,
the service for the celebration of mass. feathers, etc.
3004. missile n. Any object, 3028. momentary adj. Lasting but a
especially a weapon, thrown or short time.
intended to be thrown. 3029. momentous adj. Very
3005. missive n. A message in significant.
writing. 3030. momentum n. An impetus.
3006. mistrust v. To regard with 3031. monarchy n. Government by a
suspicion or jealousy. single, sovereign ruler.
3007. misty adj. Lacking clearness 3032. monastery n. A dwelling-place
3008. misunderstand v. To Take in a occupied in common by persons under
wrong sense. religious vows of seclusion.
3009. misuse v. To maltreat. 3033. monetary adj. Financial.
3010. mite n. A very small amount, 3034. mongrel n. The progeny
portion, or particle. resulting from the crossing of different
3011. miter n. The junction of two breeds or varieties.
bodies at an equally divided angle. 3035. monition n. Friendly counsel
3012. mitigate v. To make milder or given by way of warning and implying
more endurable. caution or reproof.
3013. mnemonics n. A system of 3036. monitory n. Admonition or
principles and formulas designed to warning.
assist the recollection in certain 3037. monocracy n. Government by
instances. a single person.
3014. moat n. A ditch on the outside 3038. monogamy n. The habit of
of a fortress wall. pairing, or having but one mate.
3015. mobocracy n. Lawless control 3039. monogram n. A character
of public affairs by the mob or consisting of two or more letters
populace. interwoven into one, usually initials of
3016. moccasin n. A foot-covering a name.
made of soft leather or buckskin. 3040. monograph n. A treatise
3017. mockery n. Ridicule. discussing a single subject or branch of
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3041. monolith n. Any structure or 3064. motto n. An expressive word

sculpture in stone formed of a single or pithy sentence enunciating some
piece. guiding rule of life, or faith.
3042. monologue n. A story or 3065. mountaineer n. One who
drama told or performed by one travels among or climbs mountains for
person. pleasure or exercise.
3043. monomania n. The 3066. mountainous adj. Full of or
unreasonable pursuit of one idea. abounding in mountains.
3044. monopoly n. The control of a 3067. mouthful n. As much as can be
thing, as a commodity, to enable a or is usually put into the or exercise.
person to raise its price. 3068. muddle v. To confuse or
3045. monosyllable n. A word of one becloud, especially with or as with
syllable. drink.
3046. monotone n. The sameness or 3069. muffle v. To deaden the sound
monotony of utterance. of, as by wraps.
3047. monotonous adj. Unchanging 3070. mulatto n. The offspring of a
and tedious. white person and a black person.
3048. monotony n. A lack of variety. 3071. muleteer n. A mule-driver.
3049. monsieur n. A French title of 3072. multiform adj. Having many
respect, equivalent to Mr. and sir. shapes, or appearances.
3050. monstrosity n. Anything 3073. multiplicity n. the condition of
unnaturally huge or distorted. being manifold or very various.
3051. moonbeam n. A ray of 3074. mundane adj. Worldly, as
moonlight. opposed to spiritual or celestial.
3052. morale n. A state of mind with 3075. municipal adj. Of or pertaining
reference to confidence, courage, zeal, to a town or city, or to its corporate or
and the like. local government.
3053. moralist n. A writer on ethics. 3076. municipality n. A district
3054. morality n. Virtue. enjoying municipal government.
3055. moralize v. To render virtuous. 3077. munificence n. A giving
3056. moratorium n. An emergency characterized by generous motives
legislation authorizing a government and extraordinary liberality.
suspend some action temporarily. 3078. munificent adj. Extraordinarily
3057. morbid adj. Caused by or generous.
denoting a diseased or unsound 3079. muster n. An assemblage or
condition of body or mind. review of troops for parade or
3058. mordacious adj. Biting or inspection, or for numbering off.
giving to biting. 3080. mutation n. The act or process
3059. mordant adj. Biting. of change.
3060. moribund adj. On the point of 3081. mutilate v. To disfigure.
dying. 3082. mutiny n. Rebellion against
3061. morose adj. Gloomy. lawful or constituted authority.
3062. morphology n. the science of 3083. myriad n. A vast indefinite
organic forms. number.
3063. motley adj. Composed of 3084. mystic n. One who professes
heterogeneous or inharmonious direct divine illumination, or relies
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3085. mystification n. The act of 3106. navigable adj. Capable of

artfully perplexing. commercial navigation.
3086. myth n. A fictitious narrative 3107. navigate v. To traverse by ship.
presented as historical, but without 3108. nebula n. A gaseous body of
any basis of fact. unorganized stellar substance.
3087. mythology n. The whole body 3109. necessary adj. Indispensably
of legends cherished by a race requisite or absolutely needed to
concerning gods and heroes. accomplish a desired result.
3088. nameless adj. Having no fame 3110. necessitate v. To render
or reputation. indispensable.
3089. naphtha n. A light, colorless, 3111. necessity n. That which is
volatile, inflammable oil used as a indispensably requisite to an end
solvent, as in manufacture of paints. desired.
3090. Narcissus n. The son of the 3112. necrology n. A list of persons
Athenian river-god Cephisus, fabled to who have died in a certain place or
have fallen in love with his reflection. time.
3091. narrate v. To tell a story. 3113. necromancer n. One who
3092. narration n. The act of practices the art of foretelling the
recounting the particulars of an event future by means of communication
in the order of time or occurrence. with the dead.
3093. narrative n. An orderly 3114. necropolis n. A city of the
continuous account of the successive dead.
particulars of an event. 3115. necrosis n. the death of part of
3094. narrator n. One who narrates the body.
anything. 3116. nectar n. Any especially sweet
3095. narrow-minded adj. and delicious drink.
Characterized by illiberal views or 3117. nectarine n. A variety of the
sentiments. peach.
3096. nasal adj. Pertaining to the 3118. needlework n. Embroidery.
nose. 3119. needy adj. Being in need,
3097. natal adj. Pertaining to one's want, or poverty.
birth. 3120. nefarious adj. Wicked in the
3098. nationality n. A connection extreme.
with a particular nation. 3121. negate v. To deny.
3099. naturally adv. According to the 3122. negation n. The act of denying
usual order of things. or of asserting the falsity of a
3100. nausea n. An affection of the proposition.
stomach producing dizziness and 3123. neglectful adj. Exhibiting or
usually an impulse to vomit indicating omission.
3101. nauseate v. To cause to loathe. 3124. negligee n. A loose gown worn
3102. nauseous adj. Loathsome. by women.
3103. nautical adj. Pertaining to 3125. negligence n. Omission of that
ships, seamen, or navigation. which ought to be done.
3104. naval adj. Pertaining to ships. 3126. negligent adj. Apt to omit
3105. navel n. The depression on the what ought to be done.
abdomen where the umbilical cord of 3127. negligible adj. Transferable by
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3128. negotiable v. To bargain with 3150. nimble adj. Light and quick in
others for an agreement, as for a motion or action.
treaty or transfer of property. 3151. nit n. The egg of a louse or
3129. Nemesis n. A goddess; divinity some other insect.
of chastisement and vengeance. 3152. nocturnal adj. Of or pertaining
3130. neocracy n. Government to the night.
administered by new or untried 3153. noiseless adj. Silent.
persons. 3154. noisome adj. Very offensive,
3131. neo-Darwinsim n. Darwinism particularly to the sense of smell.
as modified and extended by more 3155. noisy adj. Clamorous.
recent students. 3156. nomad adj. Having no fixed
3132. neo-Latin n. Modernized Latin. abode.
3133. neopaganism n. A new or 3157. nomic adj. Usual or
revived paganism. customary.
3134. Neolithic adj. Pertaining to the 3158. nominal adj. Trivial.
later stone age. 3159. nominate v. To designate as a
3135. neology n. The coining or using candidate for any office.
of new words or new meanings of 3160. nomination n. The act or
words. ceremony of naming a man or woman
3136. neophyte adj. Having the for office.
character of a beginner. 3161. nominee n. One who receives
3137. nestle v. To adjust cozily in a nomination.
snug quarters. 3162. non-existent n. That which
3138. nestling adj. Recently hatched. does not exist.
3139. nettle v. To excite sensations 3163. non-resident adj. Not residing
of uneasiness or displeasure in. within a given jurisdiction.
3140. network n. Anything that 3164. nonchalance n. A state of mind
presents a system of cross- lines. indicating lack of interest.
3141. neural adj. Pertaining to the 3165. non-combatant n. One
nerves or nervous system. attached to the army or navy, but
3142. neurology n. The science of having duties other than that of
the nervous system. fighting.
3143. neuter adj. Neither masculine 3166. nondescript adj.
nor feminine. Indescribable.
3144. neutral adj. Belonging to or 3167. nonentity n. A person or thing
under control of neither of two of little or no account.
contestants. 3168. nonpareil n. One who or that
3145. nevertheless conj. which is of unequaled excellence.
Notwithstanding. 3169. norm n. A model.
3146. Newtonian adj. Of or 3170. normalcy n. The state of being
pertaining to Sir Isaac Newton, the normal.
English philosopher. 3171. Norman adj. Of or peculiar to
3147. niggardly adj. Stingy. (no Normandy, in northern France.
longer acceptable to use) 3172. nostrum n. Any scheme or
3148. nihilist n. An advocate of the recipe of a charlatan character.
doctrine that nothing either exists or 3173. noticeable adj. Perceptible.
can be known. 3174. notorious adj. Unfavorably
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3175. novellette n. A short novel. 3200. objector n. One who objects,

3176. novice n. A beginner in any as to a proposition, measure, or ruling.
business or occupation. 3201. obligate v. To hold to the
3177. nowadays adv. In the present fulfillment of duty.
time or age. 3202. obligatory adj. Binding in law
3178. nowhere adv. In no place or or conscience.
state. 3203. oblique adj. Slanting; said of
3179. noxious adj. Hurtful. lines.
3180. nuance n. A slight degree of 3204. obliterate v. To cause to
difference in anything perceptible to disappear.
the sense of the mind. 3205. oblivion n. The state of having
3181. nucleus n. A central point or passed out of the memory or of being
part about which matter is aggregated. utterly forgotten.
3182. nude adj. Naked. 3206. oblong adj. Longer than
3183. nugatory adj. Having no broad: applied most commonly to
power or force. rectangular objects considerably
3184. nuisance n. That which elongated
annoys, vexes, or irritates. 3207. obnoxious adj. Detestable.
3185. numeration n. The act or art of 3208. obsequies n. Funeral rites.
reading or naming numbers. 3209. obsequious adj. Showing a
3186. numerical adj. Of or pertaining servile readiness to fall in with the
to number. wishes or will of another.
3187. nunnery n. A convent for nuns. 3210. observance n. A traditional
3188. nuptial adj. Of or pertaining to form or customary act.
marriage, especially to the marriage 3211. observant adj. Quick to notice.
ceremony. 3212. observatory n. A building
3189. nurture n. The process of designed for systematic astronomical
fostering or promoting growth. observations.
3190. nutriment n. That which 3213. obsolescence n. The condition
nourishes. or process of gradually falling into
3191. nutritive adj. Having nutritious disuse.
properties. 3214. obsolescent adj. Passing out of
3192. oaken adj. Made of or from use, as a word.
oak. 3215. obsolete adj. No longer
3193. oakum n. Hemp-fiber practiced or accepted.
obtained by untwisting and picking out 3216. obstetrician n. A practitioner
loosely the yarns of old hemp rope. of midwifery.
3194. obdurate adj. Impassive to 3217. obstetrics n. The branch of
feelings of humanity or pity. medical science concerned with the
3195. obelisk n. A square shaft with treatment and care of women during
pyramidal top, usually monumental or pregnancy.
commemorative. 3218. obstinacy n. Stubborn
3196. obese adj. Exceedingly fat. adherence to opinion, arising from
3197. obesity n. Excessive fatness. conceit or the desire to have one's own
3198. obituary adj. A published way.
notice of a death. 3219. obstreperous adj. Boisterous.
3199. objective adj. Grasping and
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3220. obstruct v. To fill with 3242. odoriferous adj. Having or

impediments so as to prevent passage, diffusing an odor or scent, especially
either wholly or in part. an agreeable one.
3221. obstruction n. Hindrance. 3243. odorous adj. Having an odor,
3222. obtrude v. To be pushed or to especially a fragrant one.
push oneself into undue prominence. 3244. off adj. Farther or more
3223. obtrusive adj. Tending to be distant.
pushed or to push oneself into undue 3245. offhand adv. Without
prominence. preparation.
3224. obvert v. To turn the front or 3246. officiate v. To act as an officer
principal side of (a thing) toward any or leader.
person or object. 3247. officious adj. Intermeddling
3225. obviate v. To clear away or with what is not one's concern.
provide for, as an objection or 3248. offshoot n. Something that
difficulty. branches off from the parent stock.
3226. occasion n. An important 3249. ogre n. A demon or monster
event or celebration. that was supposed to devour human
3227. Occident n. The countries lying beings.
west of Asia and the Turkish 3250. ointment n. A fatty
dominions. preparation with a butter-like
3228. occlude v. To absorb, as a gas consistency in which a medicinal
by a metal. substance exists.
3229. occult adj. Existing but not 3251. olfactory adj. of or pertaining
immediately perceptible. to the sense of smell.
3230. occupant n. A tenant in 3252. olive-branch n. A branch of the
possession of property, as olive-tree, as an emblem of peace.
distinguished from the actual owner. 3253. ominous adj. Portentous.
3231. occurrence n. A happening. 3254. omission n. Exclusion.
3232. octagon n. A figure with eight 3255. omnipotence n. Unlimited and
sides and eight angles. universal power.
3233. octave n. A note at this 3256. Omnipotent adj. Possessed of
interval above or below any other, unlimited and universal power.
considered in relation to that other. 3257. omniscience n. Unlimited or
3234. octavo n. A book, or collection infinite knowledge.
of paper in which the sheets are so 3258. omniscient adj. Characterized
folded as to make eight leaves. by unlimited or infinite knowledge.
3235. octogenarian adj. A person of 3259. omnivorous adj. Eating or
between eighty and ninety years. living upon food of all kinds
3236. ocular adj. Of or pertaining to indiscriminately.
the eye. 3260. onerous adj. Burdensome or
3237. oculist n. One versed or skilled oppressive.
in treating diseases of the eye. 3261. onrush n. Onset.
3238. oddity n. An eccentricity. 3262. onset n. An assault, especially
3239. ode n. The form of lyric poetry of troops, upon an enemy or
anciently intended to be sung. fortification.
3240. odious adj. Hateful. 3263. onslaught n. A violent onset.
3241. odium n. A feeling of extreme 3264. onus n. A burden or
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3265. opalescence n. The property 3283. optometry n. Measurement of

of combined refraction and reflection the powers of vision.
of light, resulting in smoky tints. 3284. opulence n. Affluence.
3266. opaque adj. Impervious to 3285. opulent adj. Wealthy.
light. 3286. oral adj. Uttered through the
3267. operate v. To put in action and mouth.
supervise the working of. 3287. orate v. To deliver an
3268. operative adj. Active. elaborate or formal public speech.
3269. operator n. One who works 3288. oration n. An elaborate or
with or controls some machine or formal public speech.
scientific apparatus. 3289. orator n. One who delivers an
3270. operetta n. A humorous play elaborate or formal speech.
in dialogue and music, of more than 3290. oratorio n. A composition for
one act. solo voices, chorus, and orchestra,
3271. opinion n. A conclusion or generally taken from the Scriptures.
judgment held with confidence, but 3291. oratory n. The art of public
falling short of positive knowledge. speaking.
3272. opponent n. One who 3292. ordeal n. Anything that
supports the opposite side in a debate, severely tests courage, strength,
discussion, struggle, or sport. patience, conscience, etc.
3273. opportune adj. Especially fit as 3293. ordinal n. That form of the
occurring, said, or done at the right numeral that shows the order of
moment. anything in a series, as first, second,
3274. opportunist n. One who takes third.
advantage of circumstances to gain his 3294. ordination n. A consecration
ends. to the ministry.
3275. opportunity n. Favorable or 3295. ordnance n. A general name
advantageous chance or opening. for all kinds of weapons and their
3276. opposite adj. Radically appliances used in war.
different or contrary in action or 3296. orgies n. Wild or wanton
movement. revelry.
3277. opprobrium n. The state of 3297. origin n. The beginning of that
being scornfully reproached or which becomes or is made to be.
accused of evil. 3298. original adj. Not copied nor
3278. optic n. Pertaining to the eye produced by imitation.
or vision. 3299. originate v. To cause or
3279. optician n. One who makes or constitute the beginning or first stage
deals in optical instruments or eye- of the existence of.
glasses. 3300. ornate adj. Ornamented to a
3280. optics n. The science that marked degree.
treats of light and vision, and all that is 3301. orthodox adj. Holding the
connected with sight. commonly accepted faith.
3281. optimism n. The view that 3302. orthodoxy n. Acceptance of
everything in nature and the history of the common faith.
mankind is ordered for the best. 3303. orthogonal adj. Having or
3282. option n. The right, power, or determined by right angles.
liberty of choosing. 3304. orthopedic adj. Relating to the
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3305. orthopedist n. One who 3329. outride v. To ride faster than.

practices the correcting or preventing 3330. outrigger n. A part built or
of deformity arranged to project beyond a natural
3306. oscillate v. To swing back and outline for support.
forth. 3331. outright adv. Entirely.
3307. osculate v. To kiss. 3332. outskirt n. A border region.
3308. ossify v. to convert into bone. 3333. outstretch v. To extend.
3309. ostentation n. A display 3334. outstrip v. To go beyond.
dictated by vanity and intended to 3335. outweigh v. To surpass in
invite applause or flattery. importance or excellence.
3310. ostracism n. Exclusion from 3336. overdo v. To overtax the
intercourse or favor, as in society or strength of.
politics. 3337. overdose n. An excessive dose,
3311. ostracize v. To exclude from usually so large a dose of a medicine
public or private favor. that its effect is toxic.
3312. ought v. To be under moral 3338. overeat v. To eat to excess.
obligation to be or do. 3339. overhang n. A portion of a
3313. oust v. To eject. structure which projects or hangs over.
3314. out-and-out adv. Genuinely. 3340. overleap v. To leap beyond.
3315. outbreak n. A sudden and 3341. overlord n. One who holds
violent breaking forth, as of something supremacy over another.
that has been pent up or restrained. 3342. overpass v. To pass across or
3316. outburst n. A violent issue, over, as a river.
especially of passion in an individual. 3343. overpay v. To pay or reward in
3317. outcast n. One rejected and excess.
despised, especially socially. 3344. overpower v. To gain
3318. outcry n. A vehement or loud supremacy or victory over by superior
cry or clamor. power.
3319. outdo v. To surpass. 3345. overproduction n. Excessive
3320. outlandish adj. Of barbarous, production.
uncouth, and unfamiliar aspect or 3346. overreach v. To stretch out too
action. far.
3321. outlast v. To last longer than. 3347. overrun v. To infest or ravage.
3322. outlaw n. A habitual 3348. oversee v. To superintend.
lawbreaker. 3349. overseer n. A supervisor.
3323. outlive v. To continue to exist 3350. overshadow v. To cast into the
after. shade or render insignificant by
3324. out-of-the-way adj. Remotely comparison.
situated. 3351. overstride v. To step beyond.
3325. outpost n. A detachment of 3352. overthrow v. To vanquish an
troops stationed at a distance from the established ruler or government.
main body to guard against surprise. 3353. overtone n. A harmonic.
3326. outrage n. A gross 3354. overture n. An instrumental
infringement of morality or decency. prelude to an opera, oratorio, or
3327. outrageous adj. Shocking in ballet.
conduct. 3355. overweight n. Preponderance.
3328. outreach v. To reach or go 3356. pacify v. To bring into a
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3357. packet n. A bundle, as of 3379. panel n. A rectangular piece

letters. set in or as in a frame.
3358. pact n. A covenant. 3380. panic n. A sudden,
3359. pagan n. A worshiper of false unreasonable, overpowering fear.
gods. 3381. panoply n. A full set of armor.
3360. pageant n. A dramatic 3382. panorama n. A series of large
representation, especially a pictures representing a continuous
spectacular one. scene.
3361. palate n. The roof of the 3383. pantheism n. The worship of
mouth. nature for itself or its beauty.
3362. palatial adj. Magnificent. 3384. Pantheon n. A circular temple
3363. paleontology n. The branch of at Rome with a fine Corinthian portico
biology that treats of ancient life and and a great domed roof.
fossil organisms. 3385. pantomime n. Sign-language.
3364. palette n. A thin tablet, with a 3386. pantoscope n. A very wide-
hole for the thumb, upon which artists angled photographic lens.
lay their colors for painting. 3387. papacy n. The official head of
3365. palinode n. A retraction. the Roman Catholic Church.
3366. pall v. To make dull by satiety. 3388. papyrus n. The writing-paper
3367. palliate v. To cause to appear of the ancient Egyptians, and later of
less guilty. the Romans.
3368. pallid adj. Of a pale or wan 3389. parable n. A brief narrative
appearance. founded on real scenes or events
3369. palpable n. perceptible by usually with a moral.
feeling or touch. 3390. paradox n. A statement or
3370. palsy n. Paralysis. doctrine seemingly in contradiction to
3371. paly adj. Lacking color or the received belief.
brilliancy. 3391. paragon n. A model of
3372. pamphlet n. A brief treatise or excellence.
essay, usually on a subject of current 3392. parallel v. To cause to
interest. correspond or lie in the same direction
3373. pamphleteer v. To compose or and equidistant in all parts.
issue pamphlets, especially 3393. parallelism n. Essential
controversial ones. likeness.
3374. panacea n. A remedy or 3394. paralysis n. Loss of the power
medicine proposed for or professing to of contractility in the voluntary or
cure all diseases. involuntary muscles.
3375. Pan-American adj. Including 3395. paralyze v. To deprive of the
or pertaining to the whole of America, power to act.
both North and South. 3396. paramount adj. Supreme in
3376. pandemic adj. Affecting a authority.
whole people or all classes, as a 3397. paramour n. One who is
disease. unlawfully and immorally a lover or a
3377. pandemonium n. A fiendish or mistress.
riotous uproar. 3398. paraphernalia n.
3378. panegyric n. A formal and Miscellaneous articles of equipment or
elaborate eulogy, written or spoken, of adornment.
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3400. pare v. To cut, shave, or 3424. paternal adj. Fatherly.

remove (the outside) from anything. 3425. paternity n. Fatherhood.
3401. parentage n. The relation of 3426. pathos n. The quality in any
parent to child, of the producer to the form of representation that rouses
produced, or of cause to effect. emotion or sympathy.
3402. Pariah n. A member of a 3427. patriarch n. The chief of a tribe
degraded class; a social outcast. or race who rules by paternal right.
3403. parish n. The ecclesiastical 3428. patrician adj. Of senatorial or
district in charge of a pastor. noble rank.
3404. Parisian adj. Of or pertaining 3429. patrimony n. An inheritance
to the city of Paris. from an ancestor, especially from
3405. parity n. Equality, as of one's father.
condition or rank. 3430. patriotism n. Love and
3406. parlance n. Mode of speech. devotion to one's country.
3407. parley v. To converse in. 3431. patronize v. To exercise an
3408. parliament n. A legislative arrogant condescension toward.
body. 3432. patronymic adj. Formed after
3409. parlor n. A room for reception one's father's name.
of callers or entertainment of guests. 3433. patter v. To mumble
3410. parody v. To render ludicrous something over and over.
by imitating the language of. 3434. paucity n. Fewness.
3411. paronymous adj. Derived from 3435. pauper n. One without means
the same root or primitive word. of support.
3412. paroxysm n. A sudden 3436. pauperism n. Dependence on
outburst of any kind of activity. charity.
3413. parricide n. The murder of a 3437. pavilion n. An open structure
parent. for temporary shelter.
3414. parse v. To describe, as a 3438. payee n. A person to whom
sentence, by separating it into its money has been or is to be paid.
elements and describing each word. 3439. peaceable adj. Tranquil.
3415. parsimonious adj. Unduly 3440. peaceful adj. Tranquil.
sparing in the use or expenditure of 3441. peccable adj. Capable of
money. sinning.
3416. partible adj. Separable. 3442. peccadillo n. A small breach of
3417. participant n. One having a propriety or principle.
share or part. 3443. peccant adj. Guilty.
3418. participate v. To receive or 3444. pectoral adj. Pertaining to the
have a part or share of. breast or thorax.
3419. partition n. That which 3445. pecuniary adj. Consisting of
separates anything into distinct parts. money.
3420. partisan adj. Characterized by 3446. pedagogics n. The science and
or exhibiting undue or unreasoning art of teaching.
devotion to a party. 3447. pedagogue n. A schoolmaster.
3421. passible adj. Capable of 3448. pedagogy n. The science and
feeling of suffering. art of teaching
3422. passive adj. Unresponsive. 3449. pedal n. A lever for the foot
3423. pastoral adj. Having the spirit usually applied only to musical
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instruments, cycles, and other 3469. penetration n. Discernment.

machines. 3470. peninsular adj. Pertaining to a
3450. pedant n. A scholar who piece of land almost surrounded by
makes needless and inopportune water.
display of his learning. 3471. penitence n. Sorrow for sin
3451. peddle v. To go about with a with desire to amend and to atone.
small stock of goods to sell. 3472. penitential adj. Pertaining to
3452. pedestal n. A base or support sorrow for sin with desire to amend
as for a column, statue, or vase. and to atone.
3453. pedestrian n. One who 3473. pennant n. A small flag.
journeys on foot. 3474. pension n. A periodical
3454. pediatrics n. The department allowance to an individual on account
of medical science that relates to the of past service done by him/her.
treatment of diseases of childhood. 3475. pentagram n. A figure having
3455. pedigree n. One's line of five points or lobes.
ancestors. 3476. pentavalent adj.
3456. peddler n. One who travels Quinqeuvalent.
from house to house with an 3477. pentad n. The number five.
assortment of goods for retail. 3478. pentagon n. A figure,
3457. peerage n. The nobility. especially, with five angles and five
3458. peerless adj. Of unequaled sides.
excellence or worth. 3479. pentahedron n. A solid
3459. peevish adj. Petulant. bounded by five plane faces.
(irritable) 3480. pentameter n. In prosody, a
3460. pellucid adj. Translucent. line of verse containing five units or
3461. penalty n. The consequences feet.
that follow the transgression of natural 3481. pentathlon n. The contest of
or divine law. five associated exercises in the great
3462. penance n. Punishment to games and the same contestants.
which one voluntarily submits or 3482. penultimate adj. A syllable or
subjects himself as an expression of member of a series that is last but one.
penitence. 3483. penurious adj. Excessively
3463. penchant n. A bias in favor of sparing in the use of money.
something. 3484. penury n. Indigence.
3464. pendant n. Anything that 3485. perambulate v. To walk about.
hangs from something else, either for 3486. perceive v. To have knowledge
ornament or for use. of, or receive impressions concerning,
3465. pendulous adj. Hanging, through the medium of the body
especially so as to swing by an senses.
attached end or part. 3487. perceptible adj. Cognizable.
3466. pendulum n. A weight hung on 3488. perception n. Knowledge
a rod, serving by its oscillation to through the senses of the existence
regulate the rate of a clock. and properties of matter or the
3467. penetrable adj. That may be external world.
pierced by physical, moral, or 3489. percipience n. The act of
intellectual force. perceiving.
3468. penetrate v. To enter or force 3490. percipient n. One who or that
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3491. percolate v. To filter. 3516. perpetuate v. To preserve

3492. percolator n. A filter. from extinction or oblivion.
3493. percussion n. The sharp 3517. perquisite n. Any profit from
striking of one body against another. service beyond the amount fixed as
3494. peremptory adj. Precluding salary or wages.
question or appeal. 3518. persecution n. Harsh or
3495. perennial adj. Continuing malignant oppression.
though the year or through many 3519. perseverance n. A persistence
years. in purpose and effort.
3496. perfectible adj. Capable of 3520. persevere v. To continue
being made perfect. striving in spite of discouragements.
3497. perfidy n. Treachery. 3521. persiflage n. Banter.
3498. perforate v. To make a hole or 3522. persist v. To continue
holes through. steadfast against opposition.
3499. perform v. To accomplish. 3523. persistence n. A fixed
3500. perfumery n. The preparation adherence to a resolve, course of
of perfumes. conduct, or the like.
3501. perfunctory adj. Half-hearted. 3524. personage n. A man or woman
3502. perhaps adv. Possibly. as an individual, especially one of rank
3503. perigee n. The point in the or high station.
orbit of the moon when it is nearest 3525. personal adj. Not general or
the earth. public.
3504. periodicity n. The habit or 3526. personality n. The attributes,
characteristic of recurrence at regular taken collectively, that make up the
intervals. character and nature of an individual.
3505. peripatetic adj. Walking 3527. personnel n. The force of
about. persons collectively employed in some
3506. perjure v. To swear falsely to. service.
3507. perjury n. A solemn assertion 3528. perspective n. The relative
of a falsity. importance of facts or matters from
3508. permanence n. A continuance any special point of view.
in the same state, or without any 3529. perspicacious adj. Astute.
change that destroys the essential 3530. perspicacity n. Acuteness or
form or nature. discernment.
3509. permanent adj. Durable. 3531. perspicuous adj. Lucid.
3510. permeate v. To pervade. 3532. perspiration n. Sweat.
3511. permissible adj. That may be 3533. perspire v. To excrete through
allowed. the pores of the skin.
3512. permutation n. Reciprocal 3534. persuade v. To win the mind of
change, different ordering of same by argument, eloquence, evidence, or
items. reflection.
3513. pernicious adj. Tending to kill 3535. persuadable adj. capable of
or hurt. influencing to action by entreaty,
3514. perpendicular adj. Straight up statement, or anything that moves the
and down. feelings.
3515. perpetrator n. The doer of a 3536. pertinacious adj. Persistent or
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3537. pertinacity n. Unyielding 3559. phenomenal adj.

adherence. Extraordinary or marvelous.
3538. pertinent adj. Relevant. 3560. phenomenon n. Any unusual
3539. perturb v. To disturb greatly. occurrence.
3540. perturbation n. Mental 3561. philander v. To play at
excitement or confusion. courtship with a woman.
3541. perusal n. The act of reading 3562. philanthropic adj. Benevolent.
carefully or thoughtfully. 3563. philanthropist n. One who
3542. pervade v. To pass or spread endeavors to help his fellow men.
through every part. 3564. philanthropy n. Active
3543. pervasion n. The state of humanitarianism.
spreading through every part. 3565. philately n. The study and
3544. pervasive adj. Thoroughly collection of stamps.
penetrating or permeating. 3566. philharmonic adj. Fond of
3545. perverse adj. Unreasonable. music.
3546. perversion n. Diversion from 3567. philogynist n. One who is fond
the true meaning or proper purpose. of women.
3547. perversity n. Wickedness. 3568. philologist n. An expert in
3548. pervert n. One who has linguistics.
forsaken a doctrine regarded as true 3569. philology n. The study of
for one esteemed false. language in connection with history
3549. pervious adj. Admitting the and literature.
entrance or passage of another 3570. philosophize v. To seek
substance. ultimate causes and principles.
3550. pestilence n. A raging 3571. philosophy n. The general
epidemic. principles, laws, or causes that furnish
3551. pestilent adj. Having a malign the rational explanation of anything.
influence or effect. 3572. phlegmatic adj. Not easily
3552. pestilential adj. having the roused to feeling or action.
nature of or breeding pestilence. 3573. phonetic adj. Representing
3553. peter v. To fail or lose power, articulate sounds or speech.
efficiency, or value. 3574. phonic adj. Pertaining to the
3554. petrify v. To convert into a nature of sound.
substance of stony hardness and 3575. phonogram n. A graphic
character. character symbolizing an articulate
3555. petulance n. The character or sound.
condition of being impatient, 3576. phonology n. The science of
capricious or petulant. human vocal sounds.
3556. petulant adj. Displaying 3577. phosphorescence n. The
impatience. property of emitting light.
3557. pharmacopoeia n. A book 3578. photoelectric adj. Pertaining
containing the formulas and methods to the combined action of light and
of preparation of medicines for the use electricity.
of druggists. 3579. photometer n. Any instrument
3558. pharmacy n. The art or for measuring the intensity of light or
business of compounding and comparing the intensity of two lights.
dispensing medicines. 3580. photometry n. The art of
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3581. physicist n. A specialist in the 3605. placate v. To bring from a state

science that treats of the phenomena of angry or hostile feeling to one of
associated with matter and energy. patience or friendliness.
3582. physics n. The science that 3606. placid adj. Serene.
treats of the phenomena associated 3607. plagiarism n. The stealing of
with matter and energy. passages from the writings of another
3583. physiocracy n. The doctrine and publishing them as one's own.
that land and its products are the only 3608. planisphere n. A polar
true wealth. projection of the heavens on a chart.
3584. physiognomy n. The external 3609. plasticity n. The property of
appearance merely. some substances through which the
3585. physiography n. Description of form of the mass can readily be
nature. changed.
3586. physiology n. The science of 3610. platitude n. A written or
organic functions. spoken statement that is flat, dull, or
3587. physique n. The physical commonplace.
structure or organization of a person. 3611. plaudit n. An expression of
3588. picayune adj. Of small value. applause.
3589. piccolo n. A small flute. 3612. plausible adj. Seeming likely to
3590. piece n. A loose or separated be true, though open to doubt.
part, as distinguished from the whole 3613. playful adj. Frolicsome.
or the mass. 3614. playwright n. A maker of plays
3591. piecemeal adv. Gradually. for the stage.
3592. pillage n. Open robbery, as in 3615. plea n. An argument to obtain
war. some desired action.
3593. pillory n. A wooden 3616. pleasant adj. Agreeable.
framework in which an offender is 3617. pleasurable adj. Affording
fastened to boards and is exposed to gratification.
public scorn. 3618. plebeian adj. Common.
3594. pincers n. An instrument 3619. pledgee n. The person to
having two lever-handles and two jaws whom anything is pledged.
working on a pivot. 3620. pledgeor n. One who gives a
3595. pinchers n. An instrument pledge.
having two jaws working on a pivot. 3621. plenary adj. Entire.
3596. pinnacle n. A high or topmost 3622. plenipotentiary n. A person
point, as a mountain-peak. fully empowered to transact any
3597. pioneer n. One among the first business.
to explore a country. 3623. plenitude n. Abundance.
3598. pious adj. Religious. 3624. plenteous adj. Abundant.
3599. pique v. To excite a slight 3625. plumb n. A weight suspended
degree of anger in. by a line to test the verticality of
3600. piteous adj. Compassionate. something.
3601. pitiable adj. Contemptible. 3626. plummet n. A piece of lead for
3602. pitiful adj. Wretched. making soundings, adjusting walls to
3603. pitiless adj. Hard-hearted. the vertical.
3604. pittance n. Any small portion 3627. pluperfect adj. Expressing past
or meager allowance. time or action prior to some other past
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3628. plural adj. Containing or 3651. polytheism n. The doctrine or

consisting of more than one. belief that there are more gods than
3629. plurality n. A majority. one.
3630. plutocracy n. A wealthy class 3652. pommel v. To beat with
in a political community who control something thick or bulky.
the government by means of their 3653. pomposity n. The quality of
money. being marked by an assumed
3631. pneumatic adj. Pertaining to stateliness and impressiveness of
or consisting of air or gas. manner.
3632. poesy n. Poetry. 3654. pompous adj. Marked by an
3633. poetaster n. An inferior poet. assumed stateliness and
3634. poetic adj. Pertaining to impressiveness of manner.
poetry. 3655. ponder v. To meditate or
3635. poetics n. The rules and reflect upon.
principles of poetry. 3656. ponderous adj. Unusually
3636. poignancy n. Severity or weighty or forcible.
acuteness, especially of pain or grief. 3657. pontiff n. The Pope.
3637. poignant adj. Severely painful 3658. populace n. The common
or acute to the spirit. people.
3638. poise n. Equilibrium. 3659. populous adj. Containing
3639. polar adj. Pertaining to the many inhabitants, especially in
poles of a sphere, especially of the proportion to the territory.
earth. 3660. portend v. To indicate as being
3640. polemics n. The art of about to happen, especially by
controversy or disputation. previous signs.
3641. pollen n. The fine dust-like 3661. portent n. Anything that
grains or powder formed within the indicates what is to happen.
anther of a flowering plant. 3662. portfolio n. A portable case for
3642. pollute v. To contaminate. holding writing-materials, drawings,
3643. polyarchy n. Government by etc.
several or many persons of what- ever 3663. posit v. To present in an
class. orderly manner.
3644. polycracy n. The rule of many. 3664. position n. The manner in
3645. polygamy n. the fact or which a thing is placed.
condition of having more than one 3665. positive adj. Free from doubt
wife or husband at once. or hesitation.
3646. polyglot adj. Speaking several 3666. posse n. A force of men.
tongues. 3667. possess v. To own.
3647. polygon n. A figure having 3668. possession n. The having,
many angles. holding, or detention of property in
3648. polyhedron n. A solid bounded one's power or command.
by plane faces, especially by more than 3669. possessive adj. Pertaining to
four. the having, holding, or detention of
3649. polysyllable adj. Having property in one's power or command.
several syllables, especially more than 3670. possessor n. One who owns,
three syllables. enjoys, or controls anything, as
3650. polytechnic adj. Pertaining to, property.
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3671. possible adj. Being not beyond 3695. precipitate v. To force forward
the reach of power natural, moral, or prematurely.
supernatural. 3696. precise adj. Exact.
3672. postdate v. To make the date 3697. precision n. Accuracy of
of any writing later than the real date. limitation, definition, or adjustment.
3673. posterior n. The hinder part. 3698. preclude v. To prevent.
3674. postgraduate adj. Pertaining 3699. precocious adj. Having the
to studies that are pursued after mental faculties prematurely
receiving a degree. developed.
3675. postscript n. Something added 3700. precursor n. A forerunner or
to a letter after the writer's signature. herald.
3676. potency n. Power. 3701. predatory adj. Prone to
3677. potent adj. Physically pillaging.
powerful. 3702. predecessor n. An incumbent
3678. potentate n. One possessed of of a given office previous to another.
great power or sway. 3703. predicament n. A difficult,
3679. potential n. Anything that may trying situation or plight.
be possible. 3704. predicate v. To state as
3680. potion n. A dose of liquid belonging to something.
medicine. 3705. predict v. To foretell.
3681. powerless adj. Impotent. 3706. prediction n. A prophecy.
3682. practicable adj. Feasible. 3707. predominance n. Ascendancy
3683. prate v. To talk about vainly or or preponderance.
foolishly. 3708. predominant adj. Superior in
3684. prattle v. To utter in simple or power, influence, effectiveness,
childish talk. number, or degree.
3685. preamble n. A statement 3709. predominate v. To be chief in
introductory to and explanatory of importance, quantity, or degree.
what follows. 3710. preeminence n. Special
3686. precarious adj. Perilous. eminence.
3687. precaution n. A provision 3711. preempt v. To secure the right
made in advance for some possible of preference in the purchase of public
emergency or danger. land.
3688. precede v. To happen first. 3712. preemption n. The right or act
3689. precedence n. Priority in of purchasing before others.
place, time, or rank. 3713. preengage v. To preoccupy.
3690. precedent n. An instance that 3714. preestablish v. To settle or
may serve as a guide or basis for a rule. arrange beforehand.
3691. precedential adj. Of the 3715. preexist v. To exist at a period
nature of an instance that may serve as or in a state earlier than something
a guide or basis for a rule. else.
3692. precession n. The act of going 3716. preexistence n. Existence
forward. antecedent to something.
3693. precipice n. A high and very 3717. preface n. A brief explanation
steep or approximately vertical cliff. or address to the reader, at the
3694. precipitant adj. Moving beginning of a book.
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3718. prefatory adj. Pertaining to a 3740. preparatory adj. Having to do

brief explanation to the reader at the with what is preliminary.
beginning of a book. 3741. preponderant adj. Prevalent.
3719. prefer v. To hold in higher 3742. preponderate v. To exceed in
estimation. influence or power.
3720. preferable adj. More desirable 3743. prepossession n. A
than others. preconceived liking.
3721. preference n. An object of 3744. preposterous adj. Utterly
favor or choice. ridiculous or absurd.
3722. preferential adj. Possessing, 3745. prerogative adj. Having
giving, or constituting preference or superior rank or precedence.
priority. 3746. presage v. To foretell.
3723. preferment n. Preference. 3747. prescience n. Knowledge of
3724. prefix v. To attach at the events before they take place.
beginning. 3748. prescient adj. Foreknowing.
3725. prehensible adj. Capable of 3749. prescript adj. Prescribed as a
being grasped. rule or model.
3726. prehensile adj. Adapted for 3750. prescriptible adj. Derived from
grasping or holding. authoritative direction.
3727. prehension n. The act of laying 3751. prescription n. An
hold of or grasping. authoritative direction.
3728. prejudice n. A judgment or 3752. presentient adj. Perceiving or
opinion formed without due feeling beforehand.
examination of the facts. 3753. presentiment n. Foreboding.
3729. prelacy n. A system of church 3754. presentment n. Semblance.
government. 3755. preservation n. Conservation.
3730. prelate n. One of a higher 3756. presumption n. That which
order of clergy having direct authority may be logically assumed to be true
over other clergy. until disproved.
3731. prelude n. An introductory or 3757. presumptuous adj. Assuming
opening performance. too much.
3732. premature adj. Coming too 3758. pretension n. A bold or
soon. presumptuous assertion.
3733. premier adj. First in rank or 3759. pretentious adj. Marked by
position. pretense, conceit, or display.
3734. premise n. A judgment as a 3760. preternatural adj.
conclusion. Extraordinary.
3735. premonition n. Foreboding. 3761. pretext n. A fictitious reason
3736. preoccupation n. The state of or motive.
having the mind, attention, or 3762. prevalence n. Frequency.
inclination preoccupied. 3763. prevalent adj. Of wide extent
3737. preoccupy v. To fill the mind of or frequent occurrence.
a person to the exclusion of other 3764. prevaricate v. To use
subjects. ambiguous or evasive language for the
3738. preordain v. To foreordain. purpose of deceiving or diverting
3739. preparation n. An act or attention.
proceeding designed to bring about 3765. prevention n. Thwarting.
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3766. prickle v. To puncture slightly 3789. procrastinate v. To put off till

with fine, sharp points. tomorrow or till a future time.
3767. priggish adj. Conceited. 3790. procrastination n. Delay.
3768. prim adj. Stiffly proper. 3791. proctor n. An agent acting for
3769. prima adj. First. another.
3770. primer n. An elementary 3792. prodigal n. One wasteful or
reading-book for children. extravagant, especially in the use of
3771. primeval adj. Belonging to the money or property.
first ages. 3793. prodigious adj. Immense.
3772. primitive adj. Pertaining to the 3794. prodigy n. A person or thing of
beginning or early times. very remarkable gifts or qualities.
3773. principal adj. Most important. 3795. productive adj. Yielding in
3774. principality n. The territory of abundance.
a reigning prince. 3796. profession n. Any calling or
3775. principle n. A general truth or occupation involving special mental or
proposition. other special disciplines.
3776. priory n. A monastic house. 3797. professor n. A public teacher
3777. pristine adj. Primitive. of the highest grade in a university or
3778. privateer n. A vessel owned college.
and officered by private persons, but 3798. proffer v. To offer to another
carrying on maritime war. for acceptance.
3779. privilege n. A right or 3799. proficiency n. An advanced
immunity not enjoyed by all, or that state of acquirement, as in some
may be enjoyed only under special knowledge, art, or science.
conditions. 3800. proficient adj. Possessing
3780. privity n. Knowledge shared ample and ready knowledge or of skill
with another or others regarding a in any art, science, or industry.
private matter. 3801. profile n. An outline or
3781. privy adj. Participating with contour.
another or others in the knowledge of 3802. profiteer n. One who profits.
a secret transaction. 3803. profligacy n. Shameless
3782. probate adj. Relating to viciousness.
making proof, as of a will. 3804. profligate adj. Abandoned to
3783. probation n. Any proceeding vice.
designed to ascertain or test character, 3805. profuse adj. Produced or
qualification, or the like. displayed in overabundance.
3784. probe v. To search through 3806. progeny n. Offspring.
and through. 3807. progression n. A moving
3785. probity n. Virtue or integrity forward or proceeding in course.
tested and confirmed. 3808. prohibition n. A decree or an
3786. procedure n. A manner or order forbidding something.
method of acting. 3809. prohibitionist n. One who
3787. proceed v. To renew motion or favors the prohibition by law of the
action, as after rest or interruption. manufacture and sale of alcoholic
3788. proclamation n. Any beverages.
announcement made in a public 3810. prohibitory adj. Involving or
manner. equivalent to prohibition, especially of
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3811. projection n. A prominence. 3834. propriety n. Accordance with

3812. proletarian n. A person of the recognized usage, custom, or
lowest or poorest class. principles.
3813. prolific adj. Producing 3835. propulsion n. A driving onward
offspring or fruit. or forward.
3814. prolix adj. Verbose. 3836. prosaic adj. Unimaginative.
3815. prologue n. A prefatory 3837. proscenium n. That part of the
statement or explanation to a poem, stage between the curtain and the
discourse, or performance. orchestra.
3816. prolong v. To extend in time or 3838. proscribe v. To reject, as a
duration. teaching or a practice, with
3817. promenade v. To walk for condemnation or denunciation.
amusement or exercise. 3839. proscription n. Any act of
3818. prominence n. The quality of condemnation and rejection from
being noticeable or distinguished. favor and privilege.
3819. prominent adj. Conspicuous in 3840. proselyte n. One who has been
position, character, or importance. won over from one religious belief to
3820. promiscuous adj. Brought another.
together without order, distinction, or 3841. prosody n. The science of
design (for sex). poetical forms.
3821. promissory adj. Expressing an 3842. prospector n. One who makes
engagement to pay. exploration, search, or examination,
3822. promontory n. A high point of especially for minerals.
land extending outward from the 3843. prospectus n. A paper or
coastline into the sea. pamphlet containing information of a
3823. promoter n. A furtherer, proposed undertaking.
forwarder, or encourager. 3844. prostrate adj. Lying prone, or
3824. promulgate v. To proclaim. with the head to the ground.
3825. propaganda n. Any institution 3845. protagonist n. A leader in any
or systematic scheme for propagating enterprise or contest.
a doctrine or system. 3846. protection n. Preservation
3826. propagate v. To spread abroad from harm, danger, annoyance, or any
or from person to person. other evil.
3827. propel v. To drive or urge 3847. protective adj. Sheltering.
forward. 3848. protector n. A defender.
3828. propellant adj. Propelling. 3849. protege n. One specially cared
3829. propeller n. One who or that for and favored by another usually
which propels. older person.
3830. prophecy n. Any prediction or 3850. Protestant n. A Christian who
foretelling. denies the authority of the Pope and
3831. prophesy v. To predict or holds the right of special judgment.
foretell, especially under divine 3851. protomartyr n. The earliest
inspiration and guidance. victim in any cause.
3832. propitious adj. Kindly 3852. protocol n. A declaration or
disposed. memorandum of agreement less
3833. proportionate adj. Being in solemn and formal than a treaty.
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3853. protoplasm n. The substance 3875. pseudonym n. A fictitious

that forms the principal portion of an name, especially when assumed by a
animal or vegetable cell. writer.
3854. prototype n. A work, original 3876. pseudonymity n. The state or
in character, afterward imitated in character of using a fictitious name.
form or spirit. 3877. psychiatry n. The branch of
3855. protract v. To prolong. medicine that relates to mental
3856. protrude v. To push out or disease.
thrust forth. 3878. psychic adj. Pertaining to the
3857. protrusion n. The act of mind or soul.
protruding. 3879. psychopathic adj. Morally
3858. protuberance n. Something irresponsible.
that swells out from a surrounding 3880. psychotherapy n. The
surface. treatment of mental disease.
3859. protuberant adj. Bulging. 3881. pudgy adj. Small and fat.
3860. protuberate v. To swell or 3882. puerile adj. Childish.
bulge beyond the surrounding surface. 3883. pugnacious adj. Quarrelsome.
3861. proverb n. A brief, pithy 3884. puissant adj. Possessing
saying, condensing in witty or striking strength.
form the wisdom of experience. 3885. pulmonary adj. Pertaining to
3862. provident adj. Anticipating the lungs.
and making ready for future wants or 3886. punctilious adj. Strictly
emergencies. observant of the rules or forms
3863. providential adj. Effected by prescribed by law or custom.
divine guidance. 3887. punctual adj. Observant and
3864. provincial adj. Uncultured in exact in points of time.
thought and manner. 3888. pungent adj. Affecting the
3865. proviso n. A clause in a sense of smell.
contract, will, etc., by which its 3889. pungency n. The quality of
operation is rendered conditional. affecting the sense of smell.
3866. provocation n. An action or 3890. punitive adj. Pertaining to
mode of conduct that excites punishment.
resentment. 3891. pupilage n. The state or period
3867. prowess n. Strength, skill, and of being a student.
intrepidity in battle. 3892. purgatory n. An intermediate
3868. proximately adv. Immediately. state where souls are made fit for
3869. proxy n. A person who is paradise or heaven by expiatory
empowered by another to represent suffering.
him or her in a given matter. 3893. purl v. To cause to whirl, as in
3870. prudence n. Caution. an eddy.
3871. prudential adj. Proceeding or 3894. purloin v. To steal.
marked by caution. 3895. purport n. Intent.
3872. prudery n. An undue display of 3896. purveyor n. one who supplies
modesty or delicacy. 3897. pusillanimous adj. Without
3873. prurient adj. Inclined to spirit or bravery.
lascivious thoughts and desires. 3898. putrescent adj. Undergoing
3874. pseudapostle n. A pretended decomposition of animal or vegetable
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3899. pyre n. A heap of combustibles 3922. quiescence n. Quiet.

arranged for burning a dead body. 3923. quiescent adj. Being in a state
3900. pyromania n. An insane of repose or inaction.
propensity to set things on fire. 3924. quiet adj. Making no noise.
3901. pyrotechnic adj. Pertaining to 3925. quietus n. A silencing,
fireworks or their manufacture. suppressing, or ending.
3902. pyx n. A vessel or casket, 3926. quintessence n. The most
usually of precious metal, in which the essential part of anything.
host is preserved. 3927. quintet n. Musical
3903. quackery n. Charlatanry composition arranged for five voices or
3904. quadrate v. To divide into instruments.
quarters. 3928. quite adv. Fully.
3905. quadruple v. To multiply by 3929. Quixotic adj. Chivalrous or
four. romantic to a ridiculous or extravagant
3906. qualification n. A requisite for degree.
an employment, position, right, or 3930. rabid adj. Affected with rabies
privilege. or hydrophobia.
3907. qualify v. To endow or furnish 3931. racy adj. Exciting or
with requisite ability, character, exhilarating to the mind.
knowledge, skill, or possessions. 3932. radiance n. Brilliant or
3908. qualm n. A fit of nausea. sparkling luster.
3909. quandary n. A puzzling 3933. radiate v. To extend in all
predicament. directions, as from a source or focus.
3910. quantity n. Magnitude. 3934. radical n. One who holds
3911. quarantine n. The enforced extreme views or advocates extreme
isolation of any person or place measures.
infected with contagious disease. 3935. radix n. That from or on which
3912. quarrelsome adj. Irascible. something is developed.
3913. quarter n. One of four equal 3936. raillery n. Good-humored
parts into which anything is or may be satire.
divided. 3937. ramify v. To divide or
3914. quarterly adj. Occurring or subdivide into branches or
made at intervals of three months. subdivisions.
3915. quartet n. A composition for 3938. ramose adj. Branch-like.
four voices or four instruments. 3939. rampant adj. Growing,
3916. quarto n. An eight-page climbing, or running without check or
newspaper of any size. restraint.
3917. quay n. A wharf or artificial 3940. rampart n. A bulwark or
landing-place on the shore of a harbor construction to oppose assault or
or projecting into it. hostile entry.
3918. querulous adj. Habitually 3941. rancor n. Malice.
complaining. 3942. rankle v. To produce irritation
3919. query v. To make inquiry. or festering.
3920. queue n. A file of persons 3943. rapacious adj. Disposed to
waiting in order of their arrival, as for seize by violence or by unlawful or
admittance. greedy methods.
3921. quibble n. An utterly trivial 3944. rapid adj. Having great speed.
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3945. rapine n. The act of seizing and 3964. rebuild v. To build again or
carrying off property by superior force, anew.
as in war. 3965. rebut v. To oppose by
3946. rapt adj. Enraptured. argument or a sufficient answer.
3947. raptorial adj. Seizing and 3966. recant v. To withdraw formally
devouring living prey. one's belief (in something previously
3948. ration v. To provide with a believed or maintained).
fixed allowance or portion, especially 3967. recapitulate v. To repeat again
of food. the principal points of.
3949. rationalism n. The formation 3968. recapture v. To capture again.
of opinions by relying upon reason 3969. recede v. To move back or
alone, independently of authority. away.
3950. raucous adj. Harsh. 3970. receivable adj. Capable of
3951. ravage v. To lay waste by being or fit to be received - often
pillage, rapine, devouring, or other money.
destructive methods. 3971. receptive adj. Having the
3952. ravenous adj. Furiously capacity, quality, or ability of receiving,
voracious or hungry. as truths or impressions.
3953. ravine n. A deep gorge or 3972. recessive adj. Having a
hollow, especially one worn by a tendency to go back.
stream or flow of water. 3973. recidivist n. A confirmed
3954. reaction n. Tendency towards criminal.
a former, or opposite state of things, 3974. reciprocal adj. Mutually
as after reform, revolution, or interchangeable or convertible.
inflation. 3975. reciprocate v. To give and take
3955. reactionary adj. Pertaining to, mutually.
of the nature of, causing, or favoring 3976. reciprocity n. Equal mutual
reaction. rights and benefits granted and
3956. readily adv. Without objection enjoyed.
or reluctance. 3977. recitation n. The act of reciting
3957. readjust v. To put in order or repeating, especially in public and
after disarrangement. from memory.
3958. ready adj. In a state of 3978. reck v. To have a care or
preparedness for any given purpose or thought for.
occasion. 3979. reckless adj. Foolishly
3959. realism n. The principle and headless of danger.
practice of depicting persons and 3980. reclaim v. To demand or to
scenes as they are believed really to obtain the return or restoration of.
exist. 3981. recline v. To cause to assume a
3960. rearrange v. To arrange again leaning or recumbent attitude or
or in a different order. position.
3961. reassure v. To give new 3982. recluse n. One who lives in
confidence. retirement or seclusion.
3962. rebellious adj. Insubordinate. 3983. reclusory n. A hermitage.
3963. rebuff n. A peremptory or 3984. recognizance n. An
unexpected rejection of advances or acknowledgment entered into before
approaches. a court with condition to do some
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3985. recognize v. To recall the 4007. redolence n. Smelling sweet

identity of (a person or thing). and agreeable.
3986. recoil v. To start back as in 4008. redoubtable adj. Formidable.
dismay, loathing, or dread. 4009. redound n. Rebound.
3987. recollect v. To recall the 4010. redress v. To set right, as a
knowledge of. wrong by compensation or the
3988. reconcilable adj. Capable of punishment of the wrong-doer.
being adjusted or harmonized. 4011. reducible adj. That may be
3989. reconnoiter v. To make a reduced.
preliminary examination of for 4012. redundance n. Excess.
military, surveying, or geological 4013. redundant adj. Constituting an
purposes. excess.
3990. reconsider v. To review with 4014. reestablish v. To restore.
care, especially with a view to a 4015. refer v. To direct or send for
reversal of previous action. information or other purpose.
3991. reconstruct v. To rebuild. 4016. referrer n. One who refers.
3992. recourse n. Resort to or 4017. referable adj. Ascribable.
application for help in exigency or 4018. referee n. An umpire.
trouble. 4019. refinery n. A place where
3993. recover v. To regain. some crude material, as sugar or
3994. recreant n. A cowardly or petroleum, is purified.
faithless person. 4020. reflectible adj. Capable of
3995. recreate v. To refresh after being turned back.
labor. 4021. reflection n. The throwing off
3996. recrudescence n. The state of or back of light, heat, sound, or any
becoming raw or sore again. form of energy that travels in waves.
3997. recrudescent adj. Becoming 4022. reflector n. A mirror, as of
raw or sore again. metal, for reflecting light, heat, or
3998. recruit v. To enlist men for sound in a particular direction.
military or naval service. 4023. reflexible adj. Capable of
3999. rectify v. To correct. being reflected.
4000. rectitude n. The quality of 4024. reform n. Change for the
being upright in principles and better.
conduct. 4025. reformer n. One who carries
4001. recuperate v. To recover. out a reform.
4002. recur v. To happen again or 4026. refract v. To bend or turn from
repeatedly, especially at regular a direct course.
intervals. 4027. refractory adj. Not amenable
4003. recure v. To cure again. to control.
4004. recurrent adj. Returning from 4028. refragable adj. Capable of
time to time, especially at regular or being refuted.
stated intervals. 4029. refringency n. Power to
4005. redemption n. The recovery of refract.
what is mortgaged or pledged, by 4030. refringent adj. Having the
paying the debt. power to refract.
4006. redolent adj. Smelling sweet 4031. refusal n. Denial of what is
and agreeable. asked.
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4033. regale v. To give unusual 4055. relegate v. To send off or

pleasure. consign, as to an obscure position or
4034. regalia n. pl. The emblems of remote destination.
royalty. 4056. relent v. To yield.
4035. regality n. Royalty. 4057. relevant adj. Bearing upon the
4036. regenerate v. To reproduce. matter in hand.
4037. regent n. One who is lawfully 4058. reliance n. Dependence.
deputized to administer the 4059. reliant adj. Having confidence.
government for the time being in the 4060. relinquish v. To give up using
name of the ruler. or having.
4038. regicide n. The killing of a king 4061. reliquary n. A casket, coffer, or
or sovereign. repository in which relics are kept.
4039. regime n. Particular conduct 4062. relish v. To like the taste or
or administration of affairs. savor of.
4040. regimen n. A systematized 4063. reluctance n. Unwillingness.
order or course of living with reference 4064. reluctant adj. Unwilling.
to food, clothing and personal habits. 4065. remembrance n. Recollection.
4041. regiment n. A body of soldiers. 4066. reminiscence n. The calling to
4042. regnant adj. Exercising royal mind of incidents within the range of
authority in one's own right. personal knowledge or experience.
4043. regress v. To return to a 4067. reminiscent adj. Pertaining to
former place or condition. the recollection of matters of personal
4044. regretful adj. Feeling, interest.
expressive of, or full of regret. 4068. remiss adj. Negligent.
4045. rehabilitate v. To restore to a 4069. remission n. Temporary
former status, capacity, right rank, or diminution of a disease.
privilege. 4070. remodel v. Reconstruct.
4046. reign v. To hold and exercise 4071. remonstrance n. Reproof.
sovereign power. 4072. remonstrant adj. Having the
4047. reimburse v. To pay back as an character of a reproof.
equivalent of what has been 4073. remonstrate v. To present a
expended. verbal or written protest to those who
4048. rein n. A step attached to the have power to right or prevent a
bit for controlling a horse or other wrong.
draft-animal. 4074. remunerate v. To pay or pay
4049. reinstate v. To restore to a for.
former state, station, or authority. 4075. remuneration n.
4050. reiterate v. To say or do again Compensation.
and again. 4076. Renaissance n. The revival of
4051. rejoin v. To reunite after letters, and then of art, which marks
separation. the transition from medieval to
4052. rejuvenate v. To restore to modern time.
youth. 4077. rendezvous n. A prearranged
4053. rejuvenescence n. A renewal place of meeting.
of youth. 4078. rendition n. Interpretation.
4054. relapse v. To suffer a return of 4079. renovate v. To restore after
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4080. renunciation n. An explicit 4101. reprieve v. To grant a respite

disclaimer of a right or privilege. from punishment to.
4081. reorganize v. To change to a 4102. reprimand v. To chide or
more satisfactory form of rebuke for a fault.
organization. 4103. reprisal n. Any infliction or act
4082. reparable adj. Capable of by way of retaliation on an enemy.
repair. 4104. reprobate n. One abandoned
4083. reparation n. The act of to depravity and sin.
making amends, as for an injury, loss, 4105. reproduce v. To make a copy
or wrong. of.
4084. repartee n. A ready, witty, or 4106. reproduction n. The process
apt reply. by which an animal or plant gives rise
4085. repeal v. To render of no to another of its kind.
further effect. 4107. reproof n. An expression of
4086. repel v. To force or keep back disapproval or blame personally
in a manner, physically or mentally. addressed to one censured.
4087. repellent adj. Having power to 4108. repudiate v. To refuse to have
force back in a manner, physically or anything to do with.
mentally. 4109. repugnance n. Thorough
4088. repentance n. Sorrow for dislike.
something done or left undone, with 4110. repugnant adj. Offensive to
desire to make things right by undoing taste and feeling.
the wrong. 4111. repulse n. The act of beating or
4089. repertory n. A place where driving back, as an attacking or
things are stored or gathered together. advancing enemy.
4090. repetition n. The act of 4112. repulsive adj. Grossly
repeating. offensive.
4091. repine v. To indulge in 4113. repute v. To hold in general
fretfulness and faultfinding. opinion.
4092. replenish v. To fill again, as 4114. requiem n. A solemn mass
something that has been emptied. sung for the repose of the souls of the
4093. replete adj. Full to the dead.
uttermost. 4115. requisite adj. Necessary.
4094. replica n. A duplicate executed 4116. requital n. Adequate return
by the artist himself, and regarded, for good or ill.
equally with the first, as an original. 4117. requite v. To repay either good
4095. repository n. A place in which or evil to, as to a person.
goods are stored. 4118. rescind v. To make void, as an
4096. reprehend v. To find fault act, by the enacting authority or a
with. superior authority.
4097. reprehensible adj. 4119. reseat v. To place in position of
Censurable. office again.
4098. reprehension n. Expression of 4120. resemblance n. Similarity in
blame. quality or form.
4099. repress v. To keep under 4121. resent v. To be indignant at, as
restraint or control. an injury or insult.
4100. repressible adj. Able to be 4122. reservoir n. A receptacle
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especially of a liquid or gas, may be 4144. retention n. The keeping of a

kept. thing within one's power or
4123. residue n. A remainder or possession.
surplus after a part has been separated 4145. reticence n. The quality of
or otherwise treated. habitually keeping silent or being
4124. resilience n. The power of reserved in utterance.
springing back to a former position 4146. reticent adj. Habitually
4125. resilient adj. Having the keeping silent or being reserved in
quality of springing back to a former utterance.
position. 4147. retinue n. The body of persons
4126. resistance n. The exertion of who attend a person of importance in
opposite effort or effect. travel or public appearance.
4127. resistant adj. Offering or 4148. retort n. A retaliatory speech.
tending to produce resistance. 4149. retouch v. To modify the
4128. resistive adj. Having or details of.
exercising the power of resistance. 4150. retrace v. To follow backward
4129. resistless adj. Powerless. or toward the place of beginning, as a
4130. resonance n. The quality of track or marking.
being able to reinforce sound by 4151. retract v. To recall or take back
sympathetic vibrations. (something that one has said).
4131. resonance adj. Able to 4152. retrench v. To cut down or
reinforce sound by sympathetic reduce in extent or quantity.
vibrations. 4153. retrieve v. To recover
4132. resonate v. To have or something by searching.
produce resonance. 4154. retroactive adj. Operative on,
4133. resource n. That which is affecting, or having reference to past
restored to, relied upon, or made events, transactions, responsibilities.
available for aid or support. 4155. retrograde v. To cause to
4134. respite n. Interval of rest. deteriorate or to move backward.
4135. resplendent adj. Very bright. 4156. retrogression n. A going or
4136. respondent adj. Answering. moving backward or in a reverse
4137. restitution n. Restoration of direction.
anything to the one to whom it 4157. retrospect n. A view or
properly belongs. contemplation of something past.
4138. resumption n. The act of 4158. retrospective adj. Looking
taking back, or taking again. back on the past.
4139. resurgent adj. Surging back or 4159. reunite v. To unite or join
again. again, as after separation.
4140. resurrection n. A return from 4160. revelation n. A disclosing,
death to life discovering, or making known of what
4141. resuscitate v. To restore from was before secret, private, or
apparent death. unknown.
4142. retaliate v. To repay evil with a 4161. revere v. To regard with
similar evil. worshipful veneration.
4143. retch v. To make an effort to 4162. reverent adj. Humble.
vomit. 4163. reversion n. A return to or
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4164. revert v. To return, or turn or 4188. rookery n. A place where

look back, as toward a former position crows congregate to breed.
or the like. 4189. rotary adj. Turning around its
4165. revile v. To heap approach or axis, like a wheel, or so constructed as
abuse upon. to turn thus.
4166. revisal n. Revision. 4190. rotate v. To cause to turn on or
4167. revise v. To examine for the as on its axis, as a wheel.
correction of errors, or for the purpose 4191. rote n. Repetition of words or
of making changes. sounds as a means of learning them,
4168. revocation n. Repeal. with slight attention.
4169. revoke v. To rescind. 4192. rotund adj. Round from
4170. rhapsody n. Rapt or rapturous fullness or plumpness.
utterance. 4193. rudimentary adj. Being in an
4171. rhetoric n. The art of initial, early, or incomplete stage of
discourse. development.
4172. rhetorician n. A showy writer 4194. rue v. To regret extremely.
or speaker. 4195. ruffian adj. A lawless or
4173. ribald adj. Indulging in or recklessly brutal fellow.
manifesting coarse indecency or 4196. ruminant adj. Chewing the
obscenity. cud.
4174. riddance n. The act or ridding 4197. ruminate v. To chew over
or delivering from something again, as food previously swallowed
undesirable. and regurgitated.
4175. ridicule n. Looks or acts 4198. rupture v. To separate the
expressing amused contempt. parts of by violence.
4176. ridiculous adj. Laughable and 4199. rustic adj. Characteristic of
contemptible. dwelling in the country.
4177. rife adj. Abundant. 4200. ruth n. Sorrow for another's
4178. righteousness n. Rectitude. misery.
4179. rightful adj. Conformed to a 4201. sacrifice v. To make an
just claim according to established offering of to deity, especially by
laws or usage. presenting on an altar.
4180. rigmarole n. Nonsense. 4202. sacrificial adj. Offering or
4181. rigor n. Inflexibility. offered as an atonement for sin.
4182. rigorous adj. 4203. sacrilege n. The act of violating
Uncompromising. or profaning anything sacred.
4183. ripplet n. A small ripple, as of 4204. sacrilegious adj. Impious.
water. 4205. safeguard v. To protect.
4184. risible adj. capable of exciting 4206. sagacious adj. Able to discern
laughter. and distinguish with wise perception.
4185. rivulet n. A small stream or 4207. salacious adj. Having strong
brook. sexual desires.
4186. robust adj. Characterized by 4208. salience n. The condition of
great strength or power of endurance. standing out distinctly.
4187. rondo n. A musical 4209. salient adj. Standing out
composition during which the first part prominently.
or subject is repeated several times. 4210. saline adj. Constituting or
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4211. salutary adj. Beneficial. 4233. satirize v. To treat with

4212. salutation n. Any form of sarcasm or derisive wit.
greeting, hailing, or welcome, whether 4234. satyr n. A very lascivious
by word or act. person.
4213. salutatory n. The opening 4235. savage n. A wild and
oration at the commencement in uncivilized human being.
American colleges. 4236. savor v. To perceive by taste or
4214. salvage n. Any act of saving smell.
property. 4237. scabbard n. The sheath of a
4215. salvo n. A salute given by firing sword or similar bladed weapon.
all the guns, as at the funeral of an 4238. scarcity n. Insufficiency of
officer. supply for needs or ordinary demands.
4216. sanctimonious adj. Making an 4239. scholarly adj. Characteristic of
ostentatious display or hypocritical an erudite person.
pretense of holiness or piety. 4240. scholastic adj. Pertaining to
4217. sanction v. To approve education or schools.
authoritatively. 4241. scintilla n. The faintest ray.
4218. sanctity n. Holiness. 4242. scintillate v. To emit or send
4219. sanguinary adj. Bloody. forth sparks or little flashes of light.
4220. sanguine adj. Having the color 4243. scope n. A range of action or
of blood. view.
4221. sanguineous adj. Consisting of 4244. scoundrel n. A man without
blood. principle.
4222. sapid adj. Affecting the sense 4245. scribble n. Hasty, careless
of taste. writing.
4223. sapience n. Deep wisdom or 4246. scribe n. One who writes or is
knowledge. skilled in writing.
4224. sapient adj. Possessing 4247. script n. Writing or
wisdom. handwriting of the ordinary cursive
4225. sapiential adj. Possessing form.
wisdom. 4248. Scriptural adj. Pertaining to,
4226. saponaceous adj. Having the contained in, or warranted by the Holy
nature or quality of soap. Scriptures.
4227. sarcasm n. Cutting and 4249. scruple n. Doubt or
reproachful language. uncertainty regarding a question of
4228. sarcophagus n. A stone coffin moral right or duty.
or a chest-like tomb. 4250. scrupulous adj. Cautious in
4229. sardonic adj. Scornfully or action for fear of doing wrong.
bitterly sarcastic. 4251. scurrilous adj. Grossly
4230. satiate v. To satisfy fully the indecent or vulgar.
appetite or desire of. 4252. scuttle v. To sink (a ship) by
4231. satire n. The employment of making holes in the bottom.
sarcasm, irony, or keenness of wit in 4253. scythe n. A long curved blade
ridiculing vices. for mowing, reaping, etc.
4232. satiric adj. Resembling poetry, 4254. seance n. A meeting of
in which vice, incapacity ,or corruption spirituals for consulting spirits.
is held up to ridicule. 4255. sear v. To burn on the surface.

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4256. sebaceous adj. Pertaining to 4278. seismograph n. An instrument

or appearing like fat. for recording the phenomena of
4257. secant adj. Cutting, especially earthquakes.
into two parts. 4279. seize v. To catch or take hold
4258. secede v. To withdraw from of suddenly and forcibly.
union or association, especially from a 4280. selective adj. Having the
political or religious body. power of choice.
4259. secession n. Voluntary 4281. self-respect n. Rational self-
withdrawal from fellowship, especially esteem.
from political or religious bodies. 4282. semblance n. Outward
4260. seclude v. To place, keep, or appearance.
withdraw from the companionship of 4283. semicivilized adj. Half-
others. civilized.
4261. seclusion n. Solitude. 4284. semiconscious adj. Partially
4262. secondary adj. Less important conscious.
or effective than that which is primary. 4285. semiannual adj. Recurring at
4263. secondly adv. In the second intervals of six months.
place in order or succession. 4286. semicircle n. A half-circle.
4264. second-rate adj. Second in 4287. seminar n. Any assemblage of
quality, size, rank, importance, etc. pupils for real research in some
4265. secrecy n. Concealment. specific study under a teacher.
4266. secretary n. One who attends 4288. seminary n. A special school,
to correspondence, keeps records. or as of theology or pedagogics.
does other writing for others. 4289. senile adj. Peculiar to or
4267. secretive adj. Having a proceeding from the weakness or
tendency to conceal. infirmity of old age.
4268. sedate adj. Even-tempered. 4290. sensation n. A condition of
4269. sedentary adj. Involving or mind resulting from spiritual or
requiring much sitting. inherent feeling.
4270. sediment n. Matter that 4291. sense n. The signification
settles to the bottom of a liquid. conveyed by some word, phrase, or
4271. sedition n. Conduct directed action.
against public order and the 4292. sensibility n. Power to
tranquillity of the state. perceive or feel.
4272. seditious adj. Promotive of 4293. sensitive adj. Easily affected
conduct directed against public order by outside operations or influences.
and the tranquillity of the state. 4294. sensorium n. The sensory
4273. seduce v. To entice to apparatus.
surrender chastity. 4295. sensual adj. Pertaining to the
4274. sedulous adj. Persevering in body or the physical senses.
effort or endeavor. 4296. sensuous adj. Having a warm
4275. seer n. A prophet. appreciation of the beautiful or of the
4276. seethe v. To be violently refinements of luxury.
excited or agitated. 4297. sentence n. A related group of
4277. seignior n. A title of honor or words containing a subject and a
respectful address, equivalent to sir. predicate and expressing a complete
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4298. sentience n. Capacity for 4323. shiftless adj. Wanting in

sensation or sense-perception. resource, energy, or executive ability.
4299. sentient adj. Possessing the 4324. shrewd adj. Characterized by
power of sense or sense-perception. skill at understanding and profiting by
4300. sentinel n. Any guard or watch circumstances.
stationed for protection. 4325. shriek n. A sharp, shrill outcry
4301. separable adj. Capable of or scream, caused by agony or terror.
being disjoined or divided. 4326. shrinkage n. A contraction of
4302. separate v. To take apart. any material into less bulk or
4303. separatist n. A seceder. dimension.
4304. septennial adj. Recurring 4327. shrivel v. To draw or be drawn
every seven years. into wrinkles.
4305. sepulcher n. A burial-place. 4328. shuffle n. A mixing or changing
4306. sequacious adj. Ready to be the order of things.
led. 4329. sibilance n. A hissing sound.
4307. sequel n. That which follows in 4330. sibilant adj. Made with a
consequence of what has previously hissing sound.
happened. 4331. sibilate v. To give a hissing
4308. sequence n. The order in sound to, as in pronouncing the letter
which a number or persons, things, or s.
events follow one another in space or 4332. sidelong adj. Inclining or
time. tending to one side.
4309. sequent adj. Following in the 4333. sidereal adj. Pertaining to
order of time. stars or constellations.
4310. sequester v. To cause to 4334. siege n. A beleaguerment.
withdraw or retire, as from society or 4335. significance n. Importance.
public life. 4336. significant adj. Important,
4311. sequestrate v. To confiscate. especially as pointing something out.
4312. sergeant n. A non- 4337. signification n. The meaning
commissioned military officer ranking conveyed by language, actions, or
next above a corporal. signs.
4313. sergeant-at-arms n. An 4338. similar adj. Bearing
executive officer in legislative bodies resemblance to one another or to
who enforces the orders of the something else.
presiding officer. 4339. simile n. A comparison which
4314. sergeant-major n. The highest directs the mind to the representative
non-commissioned officer in a object itself.
regiment. 4340. similitude n. Similarity.
4315. service n. Any work done for 4341. simplify v. To make less
the benefit of another. complex or difficult.
4316. serviceable adj. Durable. 4342. simulate v. Imitate.
4317. servitude n. Slavery. 4343. simultaneous adj. Occurring,
4318. severance n. Separation. done, or existing at the same time.
4319. severely adv. Extremely. 4344. sinecure n. Any position
4320. sextet n. A band of six singers having emoluments with few or no
or players. duties.
4321. sextuple adj. Multiplied by six. 4345. singe v. To burn slightly or
4322. sheer adj. Absolute. superficially.

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4346. sinister adj. Evil. 4368. solder n. A fusible alloy used

4347. sinuosity n. The quality of for joining metallic surfaces or
curving in and out. margins.
4348. sinuous adj. Curving in and 4369. soldier n. A person engaged in
out. military service.
4349. sinus n. An opening or cavity. 4370. solecism n. Any violation of
4350. siren n. A sea-nymph, established rules or customs.
described by Homer as dwelling 4371. solicitor n. One who
between the island of Circe and Scylla. represents a client in court of justice;
4351. sirocco n. hot winds from an attorney.
Africa. 4372. solicitude n. Uneasiness of
4352. sisterhood n. A body of sisters mind occasioned by desire, anxiety, or
united by some bond of sympathy or fear.
by a religious vow. 4373. soliloquy n. A monologue.
4353. skeptic n. One who doubts any 4374. solstice n. The time of year
statements. when the sun is at its greatest
4354. skepticism n. The declination.
entertainment of doubt concerning 4375. soluble adj. Capable of being
something. dissolved, as in a fluid.
4355. skiff n. Usually, a small light 4376. solvent adj. Having sufficient
boat propelled by oars. funds to pay all debts.
4356. skirmish n. Desultory fighting 4377. somber adj. Gloomy.
between advanced detachments of 4378. somniferous adj. Tending to
two armies. produce sleep.
4357. sleight n. A trick or feat so 4379. somnolence n. Oppressive
deftly done that the manner of drowsiness.
performance escapes observation. 4380. somnolent adj. Sleepy.
4358. slight adj. Of a small 4381. sonata n. An instrumental
importance or significance. composition.
4359. slothful adj. Lazy. 4382. sonnet n. A poem of fourteen
4360. sluggard n. A person habitually decasyllabic or octosyllabiclines
lazy or idle. expressing two successive phrases.
4361. sociable adj. Inclined to seek 4383. sonorous adj. Resonant.
company. 4384. soothsayer n. One who claims
4362. socialism n. A theory of civil to have supernatural insight or
polity that aims to secure the foresight.
reconstruction of society. 4385. sophism n. A false argument
4363. socialist adj. One who understood to be such by the reasoner
advocates reconstruction of society by himself and intentionally used to
collective ownership of land and deceive
capital. 4386. sophistical adj. Fallacious.
4364. sociology n. The philosophical 4387. sophisticate v. To deprive of
study of society. simplicity of mind or manner.
4365. Sol n. The sun. 4388. sophistry n. Reasoning sound
4366. solace n. Comfort in grief, in appearance only, especially when
trouble, or calamity. designedly deceptive.
4367. solar adj. Pertaining to the 4389. soprano n. A woman's or boy's
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4390. sorcery n. Witchcraft.
4391. sordid adj. Of degraded
character or nature.
4392. souvenir n. A token of
remembrance.
4393. sparse adj. Thinly diffused.
4394. Spartan adj. Exceptionally
brave; rigorously severe.
4395. spasmodic adj. Convulsive.
4396. specialize v. To assume an
individual or specific character, or
adopt a singular or special course.
4397. specialty n. An employment
limited to one particular line of work.
4398. specie n. A coin or coins of
gold, silver, copper, or other metal.
4399. species n. A classificatory
group of animals or plants subordinate
to a genus.
4400. specimen n. One of a class of
persons or things regarded as
representative of the class.
4401. specious adj. Plausible.
4402. spectator n. One who beholds
or looks on.
4403. specter n. Apparition.
4404. spectrum n. An image formed
by rays of light or other radiant energy.
4405. speculate v. To pursue
inquiries and form conjectures.
4406. speculator n. One who makes
an investment that involves a risk of
loss, but also a chance of profit.
4407. sphericity n. The state or
condition of being a sphere.
4408. spheroid n. A body having
nearly the form of a sphere.
4409. spherometer n. An instrument
for measuring curvature or radii of
spherical surfaces.
4410. spinous adj. Having spines.
4411. spinster n. A woman who has
never been married.
4412. spontaneous adj. Arising from
inherent qualities or tendencies
without external efficient cause.
4413. sprightly adj. Vivacious.
4414. spurious adj. Not genuine.
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4415. squabble v. To quarrel.
4416. squalid adj. Having a dirty,
mean, poverty-stricken appearance.
4417. squatter n. One who settles on
land without permission or right.
4418. stagnant adj. Not flowing: said
of water, as in a pool.
4419. stagnate v. To become dull or
inert.
4420. stagnation n. The condition of
not flowing or not changing.
4421. stagy adj. Having a theatrical
manner.
4422. staid adj. Of a steady and
sober character.
4423. stallion n. An uncastrated
male horse, commonly one kept for
breeding.
4424. stanchion n. A vertical bar, or
a pair of bars, used to confine cattle in
a stall.
4425. stanza n. A group of rimed
lines, usually forming one of a series of
similar divisions in a poem.
4426. statecraft n. The art of
conducting state affairs.
4427. static adj. Pertaining to or
designating bodies at rest or forces in
equilibrium.
4428. statics n. The branch of
mechanics that treats of the relations
that subsist among forces in order.
4429. stationary adj. Not moving.
4430. statistician n. One who is
skilled in collecting and tabulating
numerical facts.
4431. statuesque adj. Having the
grace, pose, or quietude of a statue.
4432. statuette n. A figurine.
4433. stature n. The natural height
of an animal body.
4434. statute n. Any authoritatively
declared rule, ordinance, decree, or
law.
4435. stealth n. A concealed manner
of acting.
4436. stellar adj. Pertaining to the
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4437. steppe n. One of the extensive 4462. subacid adj. Somewhat sharp
plains in Russia and Siberia. or biting.
4438. sterling adj. Genuine. 4463. subaquatic adj. Being, formed,
4439. stifle v. To smother. or operating under water.
4440. stigma n. A mark of infamy or 4464. subconscious adj. Being or
token of disgrace attaching to a person occurring in the mind, but without
as the result of evil-doing. attendant consciousness or conscious
4441. stiletto n. A small dagger. perception.
4442. stimulant n. Anything that 4465. subjacent adj. Situated
rouses to activity or to quickened directly underneath.
action. 4466. subjection n. The act of
4443. stimulate v. To rouse to bringing into a state of submission.
activity or to quickened action. 4467. subjugate v. To conquer.
4444. stimulus n. Incentive. 4468. subliminal adj. Being beneath
4445. stingy adj. Cheap, unwilling to the threshold of consciousness.
spend money. 4469. sublingual adj. Situated
4446. stipend n. A definite amount beneath the tongue.
paid at stated periods in compensation 4470. submarine adj. Existing, done,
for services or as an allowance. or operating beneath the surface of
4447. Stoicism n. The principles or the sea.
the practice of the Stoics-being very 4471. submerge v. To place or
even tempered in success and failure. plunge under water.
4448. stolid adj. Expressing no 4472. submergence n. The act of
power of feeling or perceiving. submerging.
4449. strait n. A narrow passage of 4473. submersible adj. Capable of
water connecting two larger bodies of being put underwater.
water. 4474. submersion n. The act of
4450. stratagem n. Any clever trick submerging.
or device for obtaining an advantage. 4475. submission n. A yielding to the
4451. stratum n. A natural or power or authority of another.
artificial layer, bed, or thickness of any 4476. submittal n. The act of
substance or material. submitting.
4452. streamlet n. Rivulet. 4477. subordinate adj. Belonging to
4453. stringency n. Strictness. an inferior order in a classification.
4454. stringent adj. Rigid. 4478. subsequent adj. Following in
4455. stripling n. A mere youth. time.
4456. studious adj. Having or 4479. subservience n. The quality,
showing devotion to the acquisition of character, or condition of being
knowledge. servilely following another's behests.
4457. stultify v. To give an 4480. subservient adj. Servilely
appearance of foolishness to. following another's behests.
4458. stupendous adj. Of prodigious 4481. subside v. To relapse into a
size, bulk, or degree. state of repose and tranquillity.
4459. stupor n. Profound lethargy. 4482. subsist v. To be maintained or
4460. suasion n. The act of sustained.
persuading. 4483. subsistence n. Sustenance.
4461. suave adj. Smooth and 4484. substantive adj. Solid.
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4485. subtend v. To extend opposite 4511. supercilious adj. Exhibiting

to. haughty and careless contempt.
4486. subterfuge n. Evasion. 4512. superficial adj. Knowing and
4487. subterranean adj. Situated or understanding only the ordinary and
occurring below the surface of the the obvious.
earth. 4513. superfluity n. That part of
4488. subtle adj. Discriminating. anything that is in excess of what is
4489. subtrahend n. That which is to needed.
be subtracted. 4514. superfluous adj. Being more
4490. subversion n. An overthrow, than is needed.
as from the foundation. 4515. superheat v. To heat to excess.
4491. subvert v. To bring to ruin. 4516. superintend v. To have the
4492. succeed v. To accomplish what charge and direction of, especially of
is attempted or intended. some work or movement.
4493. success n. A favorable or 4517. superintendence n. Direction
prosperous course or termination of and management.
anything attempted. 4518. superintendent n. One who
4494. successful adj. Having reached has the charge and direction of,
a high degree of worldly prosperity. especially of some work or movement.
4495. successor n. One who or that 4519. superlative n. That which is of
which takes the place of a predecessor the highest possible excellence or
or preceding thing. eminence.
4496. succinct adj. Concise. 4520. supernatural adj. Caused
4497. succulent adj. Juicy. miraculously or by the immediate
4498. succumb v. To cease to resist. exercise of divine power.
4499. sufferance n. Toleration. 4521. supernumerary adj.
4500. sufficiency n. An ample or Superfluous.
adequate supply. 4522. supersede v. To displace.
4501. suffrage n. The right or 4523. supine adj. Lying on the back.
privilege of voting. 4524. supplant v. To take the place
4502. suffuse v. To cover or fill the of.
surface of. 4525. supple adj. Easily bent.
4503. suggestible adj. That can be 4526. supplementary adj. Being an
suggested. addition to.
4504. suggestive adj. Stimulating to 4527. supplicant n. One who asks
thought or reflection. humbly and earnestly.
4505. summary n. An abstract. 4528. supplicate v. To beg.
4506. sumptuous adj. Rich and 4529. supposition n. Conjecture.
costly. 4530. suppress v. To prevent from
4507. superabundance n. An being disclosed or punished.
excessive amount. 4531. suppressible adj. Capable of
4508. superadd v. To add in addition being suppressed.
to what has been added. 4532. suppression n. A forcible
4509. superannuate v. To become putting or keeping down.
deteriorated or incapacitated by long 4533. supramundane adj.
service. Supernatural.
4510. superb adj. Sumptuously 4534. surcharge n. An additional
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4535. surety n. Security for payment 4559. sympathetic adj. Having a

or performance. fellow-feeling for or like feelings with
4536. surfeit v. To feed to fullness or another or others.
to satiety. 4560. sympathize v. To share the
4537. surmise v. To conjecture. sentiments or mental states of
4538. surmount v. To overcome by another.
force of will. 4561. symphonic adj. Characterized
4539. surreptitious adj. Clandestine. by a harmonious or agreeable mingling
4540. surrogate n. One who or that of sounds.
which is substituted for or appointed 4562. symphonious adj. Marked by a
to act in place of another. harmonious or agreeable mingling of
4541. surround v. To encircle. sounds.
4542. surveyor n. A land-measurer. 4563. symphony n. A harmonious or
4543. susceptibility n. A specific agreeable mingling of sounds.
capability of feeling or emotion. 4564. synchronism n.
4544. susceptible adj. Easily under a Simultaneousness.
specified power or influence. 4565. syndicate n. An association of
4545. suspense n. Uncertainty. individuals united for the prosecution
4546. suspension n. A hanging from of some enterprise.
a support. 4566. syneresis n. The coalescence
4547. suspicious adj. Inclined to of two vowels or syllables, as e'er for
doubt or mistrust. ever.
4548. sustenance n. Food. 4567. synod n. An ecclesiastical
4549. swarthy adj. Having a dark council.
hue, especially a dark or sunburned 4568. synonym n. A word having the
complexion. same or almost the same meaning as
4550. Sybarite n. A luxurious person. some other.
4551. sycophant n. A servile 4569. synopsis n. A syllabus or
flatterer, especially of those in summary.
authority or influence. 4570. systematic adj. Methodical.
4552. syllabic adj. Consisting of that 4571. tableau n. An arrangement of
which is uttered in a single vocal inanimate figures representing a scene
impulse. from real life.
4553. syllabication n. Division of 4572. tacit adj. Understood.
words into that which is uttered in a 4573. taciturn adj. Disinclined to
single vocal impulse. conversation.
4554. syllable n. That which is 4574. tack n. A small sharp-pointed
uttered in a single vocal impulse. nail.
4555. syllabus n. Outline of a 4575. tact n. Fine or ready mental
subject, course, lecture, or treatise. discernment shown in saying or doing
4556. sylph n. A slender, graceful the proper thing.
young woman or girl. 4576. tactician n. One who directs
4557. symmetrical adj. Well- affairs with skill and shrewdness.
balanced. 4577. tactics n. Any maneuvering or
4558. symmetry n. Relative adroit management for effecting an
proportion and harmony. object.
4578. tangency n. The state of
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4579. tangent adj. Touching. 4601. temporary adj. Lasting for a

4580. tangible adj. Perceptible by short time only.
touch. 4602. temporize v. To pursue a
4581. tannery n. A place where policy of delay.
leather is tanned. 4603. tempt v. To offer to
4582. tantalize v. To tease. (somebody) an inducement to do
4583. tantamount adj. Having equal wrong.
or equivalent value, effect, or import. 4604. tempter n. An allurer or
4584. tapestry n. A fabric to which a enticer to evil.
pattern is applied with a needle, 4605. tenacious adj. Unyielding.
designed for ornamental hangings. 4606. tenant n. An occupant.
4585. tarnish v. To lessen or destroy 4607. tendency n. Direction or
the luster of in any way. inclination, as toward some objector
4586. taut adj. Stretched tight. end.
4587. taxation n. A levy, by 4608. tenet n. Any opinion, principle,
government, of a fixed contribution. dogma, or doctrine that a person
4588. taxidermy n. The art or believes or maintains as true.
process of preserving dead animals or 4609. tenor n. A settled course or
parts of them. manner of progress.
4589. technic adj. Technical. 4610. tense adj. Strained to
4590. technicality n. Something stiffness.
peculiar to a particular art, trade, or 4611. tentative adj. Done as an
the like. experiment.
4591. technique n. Manner of 4612. tenure n. The term during
performance. which a thing is held.
4592. technography n. The scientific 4613. tercentenary adj. Pertaining
description or study of human arts and to a period of 300 years.
industries in their historic 4614. termagant adj. Violently
development. abusive and quarrelsome.
4593. technology n. The knowledge 4615. terminal adj. Pertaining to or
relating to industries and creative of a boundary, limit.
manufactures. 4616. terminate v. To put an end or
4594. teem v. To be full to stop to.
overflowing. 4617. termination n. The act of
4595. telepathy n. Thought- ending or concluding.
transference. 4618. terminus n. The final point or
4596. telephony n. The art or goal.
process of communicating by 4619. terrify v. To fill with extreme
telephone. fear.
4597. telescope v. To drive together 4620. territorial adj. Pertaining to
so that one slides into the another like the domain over which a sovereign
the sections of a spy-glass. state exercises jurisdiction.
4598. telltale adj. That gives warning 4621. terse adj. Pithy.
or information. 4622. testament n. A will.
4599. temerity n. Recklessness. 4623. testator n. The maker of a will.
4600. temporal adj. Pertaining to or 4624. testimonial n. A formal token
concerned with the affairs of the of regard, often presented in public.
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4625. thearchy n. Government by a 4649. tipsy adj. Befuddled with

supreme deity. drinks.
4626. theism n. Belief in God. 4650. tirade n. Harangue.
4627. theocracy n. A government 4651. tireless adj. Untiring.
administered by ecclesiastics. 4652. tiresome adj. Wearisome.
4628. theocrasy n. The mixed 4653. Titanic adj. Of vast size or
worship of polytheism. strength.
4629. theologian n. A professor of 4654. toilsome adj. Laborious.
divinity. 4655. tolerable adj. Moderately
4630. theological adj. Based on or good.
growing out of divine revelation. 4656. tolerance n. Forbearance in
4631. theology n. The branch of judging of the acts or opinions of
theological science that treats of God. others.
4632. theoretical adj. Directed 4657. tolerant adj. Indulgent.
toward knowledge for its own sake 4658. tolerate v. To passively permit
without respect to applications. or put up with.
4633. theorist n. One given to 4659. toleration n. A spirit of
speculating. charitable leniency.
4634. theorize v. To speculate. 4660. topography n. The art of
4635. thereabout adv. Near that representing on a map the physical
number, quantity, degree, place, or features of any locality or region with
time, approximately. accuracy.
4636. therefor adv. For that or this. 4661. torpor n. Apathy.
4637. thermal adj. Of or pertaining 4662. torrid adj. Excessively hot.
to heat. 4663. tortious adj. Wrongful.
4638. thermoelectric adj. Denoting 4664. tortuous adj. Abounding in
electricity produced by heat. irregular bends or turns.
4639. thermoelectricity n. Electricity 4665. torturous adj. Marked by
generated by differences of extreme suffering.
temperature, 4666. tractable adj. Easily led or
4640. thesis n. An essay or treatise controlled.
on a particular subject. 4667. trait n. A distinguishing
4641. thoroughbred adj. Bred from feature or quality.
the best or purest blood or stock. 4668. trajectory n. The path
4642. thoroughfare n. A public street described by a projectile moving under
or road. given forces.
4643. thrall n. One controlled by an 4669. trammel n. An impediment.
appetite or a passion. 4670. tranquil adj. Calm.
4644. tilth n. Cultivation. 4671. tranquilize v. To soothe.
4645. timbre n. The quality of a tone, 4672. tranquility n. Calmness.
as distinguished from intensity and 4673. transalpine adj. Situated on
pitch. the other side of the Alps.
4646. timorous adj. Lacking courage. 4674. transact v. To do business.
4647. tincture n. A solution, usually 4675. transatlantic adj. Situated
alcoholic, of some principle used in beyond or on the other side of the
medicine. Atlantic.
4648. tinge n. A faint trace of color. 4676. transcend v. To surpass.
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4678. transcontinental adj. 4698. translucent adj. Allowing the

Extending or passing across a passage of light.
continent. 4699. transmissible adj. That may e
4679. transcribe v. To write over sent through or across.
again (something already written) 4700. transmission n. The act of
4680. transcript n. A copy made sending through or across.
directly from an original. 4701. transmit v. To send trough or
4681. transfer v. To convey, remove, across.
or cause to pass from one person or 4702. transmute v. To change in
place to another. nature, substance, or form.
4682. transferable adj. Capable of 4703. transparent adj. Easy to see
being conveyed from one person or through or understand.
place to another. 4704. transpire v. To come to pass.
4683. transferee n. The person to 4705. transplant v. To remove and
whom a transfer is made. plant in another place.
4684. transference n. The act of 4706. transposition n. The act of
conveying from one person or place to reversing the order or changing the
another. place of.
4685. transferrer n. One who or that 4707. transverse adj. Lying or being
which conveys from one person or across or in a crosswise direction.
place to another. 4708. travail n. Hard or agonizing
4686. transfigure v. To give an labor.
exalted meaning or glorified 4709. travesty n. A grotesque
appearance to. imitation.
4687. transfuse v. To pour or cause 4710. treacherous adj. Perfidious.
to pass, as a fluid, from one vessel to 4711. treachery n. Violation of
another. allegiance, confidence, or plighted
4688. transfusible adj. Capable of faith.
being poured from one vessel to 4712. treasonable adj. Of the nature
another. of betrayal, treachery, or breech of
4689. transfusion n. The act of allegiance.
pouring from one vessel to another. 4713. treatise n. An elaborate
4690. transgress v. To break a law. literary composition presenting a
4691. transience n. Something that subject in all its parts.
is of short duration. 4714. treble adj. Multiplied by three.
4692. transient n. One who or that 4715. trebly adv. Triply.
which is only of temporary existence. 4716. tremendous adj. Awe-
4693. transition n. Passage from one inspiring.
place, condition, or action to another. 4717. tremor n. An involuntary
4694. transitory adj. Existing for a trembling or shivering.
short time only. 4718. tremulous adj. Characterized
4695. translate v. To give the sense by quivering or unsteadiness.
or equivalent of in another language or 4719. trenchant adj. Cutting deeply
dialect. and quickly.
4696. translator n. An interpreter. 4720. trepidation n. Nervous
4697. translucence n. The property uncertainty of feeling.
or state of allowing the passage of 4721. trestle n. An open braced
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horizontal stringers of a railway- 4744. truthful adj. Veracious.

bridge. 4745. turgid adj. Swollen.
4722. triad n. A group of three 4746. turpitude n. Depravity.
persons of things. 4747. tutelage n. The act of training
4723. tribune n. Any champion of or the state of being under instruction.
the rights and liberties of the people: 4748. tutelar adj. Protective.
often used as the name for a 4749. tutorship n. The office of a
newspaper. guardian.
4724. trickery n. Artifice. 4750. twinge n. A darting
4725. tricolor adj. Of three colors. momentary local pain.
4726. tricycle n. A three-wheeled 4751. typical adj. Characteristic.
vehicle. 4752. typify v. To serve as a
4727. trident n. The three-pronged characteristic example of.
fork that was the emblem of Neptune. 4753. typographical adj. Pertaining
4728. triennial adj. Taking place to typography or printing.
every third year. 4754. typography n. The
4729. trimness n. Neatness. arrangement of composed type, or the
4730. trinity n. A threefold appearance of printed matter.
personality existing in the one divine 4755. tyrannical adj. Despotic.
being or substance. 4756. tyranny n. Absolute power
4731. trio n. Three things grouped or arbitrarily or unjustly administrated.
associated together. 4757. tyro n. One slightly skilled in or
4732. triple adj. Threefold. acquainted with any trade or
4733. triplicate adj. Composed of or profession.
pertaining to three related things or 4758. ubiquitous adj. Being present
parts. everywhere.
4734. triplicity n. The state of being 4759. ulterior adj. Not so pertinent
triple or threefold. as something else to the matter
4735. tripod n. A three-legged stand, spoken of.
usually hinged near the top, for 4760. ultimate adj. Beyond which
supporting some instrument. there is nothing else.
4736. trisect v. To divide into three 4761. ultimatum n. A final statement
parts, especially into three equal parts. or proposal, as concerning terms or
4737. trite adj. Made commonplace conditions.
by frequent repetition. 4762. ultramundane adj. Pertaining
4738. triumvir n. One of three men to supernatural things or to another
united coordinately in public office or life.
authority. 4763. ultramontane adj. Beyond the
4739. trivial adj. Of little importance mountains, especially beyond the Alps
or value. (that is, on their Italian side).
4740. troublesome adj. 4764. umbrage n. A sense of injury.
Burdensome. 4765. unaccountable adj.
4741. truculence n. Ferocity. Inexplicable.
4742. truculent adj. Having the 4766. unaffected adj. Sincere.
character or the spirit of a savage. 4767. unanimous adj. Sharing the
4743. truism n. A statement so same views or sentiments.
plainly true as hardly to require 4768. unanimity n. The state or
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4769. unavoidable adj. Inevitable. 4795. underwrite v. To issue or be

4770. unbearable adj. Unendurable. party to the issue of a policy of
4771. unbecoming adj. Unsuited to insurance.
the wearer, place, or surroundings. 4796. undue adj. More than
4772. unbelief n. Doubt. sufficient.
4773. unbiased adj. Impartial, as 4797. undulate v. To move like a
judgment. wave or in waves.
4774. unbridled adj. Being without 4798. undulous adj. Resembling
restraint. waves.
4775. uncommon adj. Rare. 4799. unfavorable adj. Adverse.
4776. unconscionable adj. 4800. ungainly adj. Clumsy.
Ridiculously or unjustly excessive. 4801. unguent n. Any ointment or
4777. unconscious adj. Not lubricant for local application.
cognizant of objects, actions, etc. 4802. unicellular adj. Consisting of a
4778. unction n. The art of anointing single cell.
as with oil. 4803. univalence n. Monovalency.
4779. unctuous adj. Oily. 4804. unify v. To cause to be one.
4780. undeceive v. To free from 4805. unique adj. Being the only one
deception, as by apprising of the real of its kind.
state of affairs. 4806. unison n. A condition of
4781. undercharge v. To make an perfect agreement and accord.
inadequate charge for. 4807. unisonant adj. Being in a
4782. underexposed adj. condition of perfect agreement and
Insufficiently exposed for proper or full accord.
development, as negatives in 4808. Unitarian adj. Pertaining to a
photography. religious body that rejects the doctrine
4783. undergarment n. A garment to of the Trinity.
be worn under the ordinary outer 4809. unlawful adj. Illegal.
garments. 4810. unlimited adj. Unconstrained.
4784. underman v. To equip with 4811. unnatural adj. Artificial.
less than the full complement of men. 4812. unnecessary adj. Not essential
4785. undersell v. To sell at a lower under the circumstances.
price than. 4813. unsettle v. To put into
4786. undersized adj. Of less than confusion.
the customary size. 4814. unsophisticated adj. Showing
4787. underhanded adj. inexperience.
Clandestinely carried on. 4815. unspeakable adj. Abominable.
4788. underlie v. To be the ground or 4816. untimely adj. Unseasonable.
support of. 4817. untoward adj. Causing
4789. underling n. A subordinate. annoyance or hindrance.
4790. undermine v. To subvert in an 4818. unutterable adj. Inexpressible.
underhand way. 4819. unwieldy adj. Moved or
4791. underrate v. To undervalue. managed with difficulty, as from great
4792. understate v. To fail to put size or awkward shape.
strongly enough, as a case. 4820. unwise adj. Foolish.
4793. undervalue v. To 4821. unyoke v. To separate.
underestimate. 4822. up-keep n. Maintenance.
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4823. upbraid v. To reproach as 4848. vagrant n. An idle wanderer.

deserving blame. 4849. vainglory n. Excessive,
4824. upcast n. A throwing upward. pretentious, and demonstrative
4825. upheaval n. Overthrow or vanity.
violent disturbance of established 4850. vale n. Level or low land
order or condition. between hills.
4826. upheave v. To raise or lift with 4851. valediction n. A bidding
effort. farewell.
4827. uppermost adj. First in order 4852. valedictorian n. Student who
of precedence. delivers an address at graduating
4828. uproarious adj. Noisy. exercises of an educational institution.
4829. uproot v. To eradicate. 4853. valedictory n. A parting
4830. upturn v. To throw into address.
confusion. 4854. valid adj. Founded on truth.
4831. urban adj. Of, or pertaining to, 4855. valorous adj. Courageous.
or like a city. 4856. vapid adj. Having lost
4832. urbanity n. Refined or elegant sparkling quality and flavor.
courtesy. 4857. vaporizer n. An atomizer.
4833. urchin n. A roguish, 4858. variable adj. Having a
mischievous boy. tendency to change.
4834. urgency n. The pressure of 4859. variance n. Change.
necessity. 4860. variant n. A thing that differs
4835. usage n. Treatment. from another in form only, being the
4836. usurious adj. Taking unlawful same in essence or substance.
or exorbitant interest on money 4861. variation n. Modification.
loaned. 4862. variegate v. To mark with
4837. usurp v. To take possession of different shades or colors.
by force. 4863. vassal n. A slave or bondman.
4838. usury n. The demanding for 4864. vaudeville n. A variety show.
the use of money as a loan, a rate of 4865. vegetal adj. Of or pertaining to
interest beyond what is allowed by plants.
law. 4866. vegetarian n. One who
4839. utilitarianism n. The ethical believes in the theory that man's food
doctrine that actions are right because should be exclusively vegetable.
they are useful or of beneficial 4867. vegetate v. To live in a
tendency. monotonous, passive way without
4840. utility n. Fitness for some exercise of the mental faculties.
desirable practical purpose. 4868. vegetation n. Plant-life in the
4841. utmost n. The greatest aggregate.
possible extent. 4869. vegetative adj. Pertaining to
4842. vacate v. To leave. the process of plant-life.
4843. vaccinate v. To inoculate with 4870. vehement adj. Very eager or
vaccine virus or virus of cowpox. urgent.
4844. vacillate v. To waver. 4871. velocity n. Rapid motion.
4845. vacuous adj. Empty. 4872. velvety adj. Marked by
4846. vacuum n. A space entirely lightness and softness.
devoid of matter. 4873. venal adj. Mercenary, corrupt.
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4875. vendition n. The act of selling. 4902. vertigo n. Dizziness.

4876. vendor n. A seller. 4903. vestige n. A visible trace, mark,
4877. veneer n. Outside show or or impression, of something absent,
elegance. lost, or gone.
4878. venerable adj. Meriting or 4904. vestment n. Clothing or
commanding high esteem. covering.
4879. venerate v. To cherish 4905. veto n. The constitutional right
reverentially. in a chief executive of refusing to
4880. venereal adj. Pertaining to or approve an enactment.
proceeding from sexual intercourse. 4906. vicarious adj. Suffered or done
4881. venial adj. That may be in place of or for the sake of another.
pardoned or forgiven, a forgivable sin. 4907. viceroy n. A ruler acting with
4882. venison n. The flesh of deer. royal authority in place of the
4883. venom n. The poisonous fluid sovereign in a colony or province.
that certain animals secrete. 4908. vicissitude n. A change,
4884. venous adj. Of, pertaining to, especially a complete change, of
or contained or carried in a vein or condition or circumstances, as of
veins. fortune.
4885. veracious adj. Habitually 4909. vie v. To contend.
disposed to speak the truth. 4910. vigilance n. Alert and intent
4886. veracity n. Truthfulness. mental watchfulness in guarding
4887. verbatim adv. Word for word. against danger.
4888. verbiage n. Use of many words 4911. vigilant adj. Being on the alert
without necessity. to discover and ward off danger or
4889. verbose adj. Wordy. insure safety.
4890. verdant adj. Green with 4912. vignette n. A picture having a
vegetation. background or that is shaded off
4891. verification n. The act of gradually.
proving to be true, exact, or accurate. 4913. vincible adj. Conquerable.
4892. verify v. To prove to be true, 4914. vindicate v. To prove true,
exact, or accurate. right, or real.
4893. verily adv. In truth. 4915. vindicatory adj. Punitive.
4894. verity n. Truth. 4916. vindicative adj. Revengeful.
4895. vermin n. A noxious or 4917. vinery n. A greenhouse for
troublesome animal. grapes.
4896. vernacular n. The language of 4918. viol n. A stringed instrument of
one's country. the violin class.
4897. vernal adj. Belonging to or 4919. viola n. A musical instrument
suggestive of the spring. somewhat larger than a violin.
4898. versatile adj. Having an 4920. violator n. One who
aptitude for applying oneself to new transgresses.
and varied tasks or to various subjects. 4921. violation n. Infringement.
4899. version n. A description or 4922. violoncello n. A stringed
report of something as modified by instrument held between the player's
one's character or opinion. knees.
4900. vertex n. Apex. 4923. virago n. A bold, impudent,
4901. vertical adj. Lying or directed turbulent woman.
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4925. virtu n. Rare, curious, or 4950. volition n. An act or exercise of

beautiful quality. will.
4926. virtual adj. Being in essence or 4951. volitive adj. Exercising the will.
effect, but not in form or appearance. 4952. voluble adj. Having great
4927. virtuoso n. A master in the fluency in speaking.
technique of some particular fine art. 4953. voluptuous adj. having
4928. virulence n. Extreme fullness of beautiful form, as a woman,
poisonousness. with or without sensuous or sensual
4929. virulent adj. Exceedingly quality.
noxious or deleterious. 4954. voracious adj. Eating with
4930. visage n. The face, greediness or in very large quantities.
countenance, or look of a person. 4955. vortex n. A mass of rotating or
4931. viscount n. In England, a title whirling fluid, especially when sucked
of nobility, ranking fourth in the order spirally toward the center.
of British peerage. 4956. votary adj. Consecrated by a
4932. vista n. A view or prospect. vow or promise.
4933. visual adj. Perceptible by 4957. votive adj. Dedicated by a
sight. vow.
4934. visualize v. To give pictorial 4958. vulgarity n. Lack of refinement
vividness to a mental representation. in conduct or speech.
4935. vitality n. The state or quality 4959. vulnerable adj. Capable of
of being necessary to existence or receiving injuries.
continuance. 4960. waif n. A homeless, neglected
4936. vitalize v. To endow with life or wanderer.
energy. 4961. waistcoat n. A vest.
4937. vitiate v. To contaminate. 4962. waive v. To relinquish,
4938. vituperable adj. Deserving of especially temporarily, as a right or
censure. claim.
4939. vivacity n. Liveliness. 4963. wampum n. Beads strung on
4940. vivify v. To endue with life. threads, formerly used among the
4941. vivisection n. The dissection of American Indians as currency.
a living animal. 4964. wane v. To diminish in size and
4942. vocable n. a word, especially brilliancy.
one regarded in relation merely to its 4965. wantonness n. Recklessness.
qualities of sound. 4966. warlike adj. Belligerent.
4943. vocative adj. Of or pertaining 4967. wavelet n. A ripple.
to the act of calling. 4968. weak-kneed adj. Without
4944. vociferance n. The quality of resolute purpose or energy.
making a clamor. 4969. weal n. Well-being.
4945. vociferate v. To utter with a 4970. wean v. To transfer (the
loud and vehement voice. young) from dependence on mother's
4946. vociferous adj. Making a loud milk to another form of nourishment.
outcry. 4971. wearisome adj. Fatiguing.
4947. vogue n. The prevalent way or 4972. wee adj. Very small.
fashion. 4973. well-bred adj. Of good
4948. volant adj. Flying or able to fly. ancestry.
4949. volatile adj. Changeable. 4974. well-doer n. A performer of
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4975. well-to-do adj. In prosperous 5001. wrest v. To pull or force away

circumstances. by or as by violent twisting or wringing.
4976. whereabouts n. The place in or 5002. wretchedness n. Extreme
near which a person or thing is. misery or unhappiness.
4977. whereupon adv. After which. 5003. writhe v. To twist the body,
4978. wherever adv. In or at face, or limbs or as in pain or distress.
whatever place. 5004. writing n. The act or art of
4979. wherewith n. The necessary tracing or inscribing on a surface
means or resources. letters or ideographs.
4980. whet v. To make more keen or 5005. wry adj. Deviating from that
eager. which is proper or right.
4981. whimsical adj. Capricious. 5006. yearling n. A young animal
4982. whine v. To utter with past its first year and not yet two years
complaining tone. old.
4983. wholly adv. Completely. 5007. zealot n. One who espouses a
4984. wield v. To use, control, or cause or pursues an object in an
manage, as a weapon, or instrument, immoderately partisan manner.
especially with full command. 5008. zeitgeist n. The intellectual
4985. wile n. An act or a means of and moral tendencies that
cunning deception. characterize any age or epoch.
4986. winsome adj. Attractive. 5009. zenith n. The culminating-
4987. wintry adj. Lacking warmth of point of prosperity, influence, or
manner. greatness.
4988. wiry adj. Thin, but tough and 5010. zephyr n. Any soft, gentle
sinewy. wind.
4989. witchcraft n. Sorcery. 5011. zodiac n. An imaginary belt
4990. witless adj. Foolish, indiscreet, encircling the heavens within which
or silly. are the larger planets.
4991. witling n. A person who has
little understanding.
4992. witticism n. A witty, brilliant,
Its your love that motivates us !!
or original saying or sentiment.
4993. wittingly adv. With knowledge
and by design.
4994. wizen v. To become or cause
to become withered or dry.
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4995. wizen-faced adj. Having a anything you need at
shriveled face. www.exampundit.in
4996. working-man n. One who
earns his bread by manual labor.
4997. workmanlike adj. Like or
befitting a skilled workman.
4998. workmanship n. The art or skill
of a workman.
4999. wrangle v. To maintain by
noisy argument or dispute.
5000. wreak v. To inflict, as a
revenge or punishment.

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