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Section 1
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curt
rudely brief.
irritated
showing or feeling slight anger; annoyed.
compromise
an agreement or a settlement of a dispute that is reached by each side making concessions.
continue
persist in an activity or process.
deserted
(of a place) empty of people.
river
a large natural stream of water flowing in a channel to the sea, a lake, or another such stream.
grudge
a persistent feeling of ill will or resentment resulting from a past insult or injury.
meager
(of something provided or available) lacking in quantity or quality.
reign
hold royal office; rule as king or queen.
repulsed
cause (someone) to feel intense distaste and aversion.
graceful
having or showing grace or elegance.
desire
a strong feeling of wanting to have something or wishing for something to happen.
frown upon
as in displeasure or deep thought
addendum
an item of additional material, typically omissions, added at the end of a book or other publication.
perceive
become aware or conscious of (something); come to realize or understand.
scanty
small or insufficient in quantity or amount
divulge
make known (private or sensitive information).
sullen
bad-tempered and sulky; gloomy.
seedy
sordid and disreputable.
envision
imagine as a future possibility; visualize.
auspicious
conducive to success; favorable.
droll
curious or unusual in a way that provokes dry amusement.
inopportune
occurring at an inconvenient or inappropriate time.
support
bear all or part of the weight of; hold up.
untimely
(of an event or act) happening or done at an unsuitable time
modest
unassuming or moderate in the estimation of one's abilities or achievements.
theory
a supposition or a system of ideas intended to explain something, especially one based on general principles independent of the thing to be explained.
waiver
an act or instance of waiving a right or claim.
penalty
a punishment imposed for breaking a law, rule, or contract.
placid
(of a person or animal) not easily upset or excited.
perturbed
anxious or unsettled; upset.
lazy
unwilling to work or use energy.
amiable
having or displaying a friendly and pleasant manner.
dilution
the action of making something weaker in force, content, or value.
abide
accept or act in accordance with (a rule, decision, or recommendation).
manufacture
the making of articles on a large scale using machinery.
rural
in, relating to, or characteristic of the countryside rather than the town.
wistful
having or showing a feeling of vague or regretful longing.
weakened
make or become weaker in power, resolve, or physical strength.
malicious
characterized by malice; intending or intended to do harm.
ugly
unpleasant or repulsive, especially in appearance.
dreary
dull, bleak, and lifeless; depressing.
exemption
the process of freeing or state of being free from an obligation or liability imposed on others
incensed
very angry; enraged.
bargain
an agreement between two or more parties as to what each party will do for the other.
abolish
formally put an end to (a system, practice, or institution).
rail at
to use abusive language
keen
having or showing eagerness or enthusiasm.
feigned
simulated or pretended; insincere.
bustling
move in an energetic or noisy manner.
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titillate
stimulate or excite (someone), especially in a sexual way.
adamant
refusing to be persuaded or to change one's mind.
Cynical
believing that people act only out of selfish motives
Boorish
ill-mannered
altruistic
showing a disinterested and selfless concern for the well-being of others; unselfish.
spurn
reject with disdain or contempt.
baneful
deadly; poisonous
utilitarian
designed to be useful or practical rather than attractive.
reclaim
retrieve or recover (something previously lost, given, or paid); obtain the return of.
engage
occupy, attract, or involve (someone's interest or attention).
retell
tell (a story) again or differently.
verbatim
in the exact words : word for word
fault
an unattractive or unsatisfactory feature, especially in a piece of work or in a person's character.
gratify
to give pleasure to (a person or persons) by satisfying desires or humoring inclinations or feelings
assault
make a physical attack on.
hinge
attach or join with or as if with a hinge.
indolent
having or showing a disposition to avoid exertion; slothful
fallacy
a mistaken belief, especially one based on unsound argument.
obtuse
annoyingly insensitive or slow to understand.
barren
(of land) too poor to produce much or any vegetation.
relish
great enjoyment.
Epistle
a letter, form of communication
illusion
something that deceives by producing a false or misleading impression of reality.
misnomer
a wrong or inaccurate name or designation.
neglect
fail to care for properly.
ridiculous
deserving or inviting derision or mockery; absurd.
banal
so lacking in originality as to be obvious and boring.
substratum
a layer of something (such as soil or rock) that is under another layer
ardent
enthusiastic or passionate.
condone
accept and allow (behavior that is considered morally wrong or offensive) to continue.
Heresy
against orthodox opinion
delve
reach inside a receptacle and search for something.
assist
help (someone), typically by doing a share of the work.
austere
severe or strict in manner, attitude, or appearance.
mete
dispense or allot justice, a punishment, or harsh treatment.
interpret
explain the meaning of (information, words, or actions).
subtle
(especially of a change or distinction) so delicate or precise as to be difficult to analyze or describe.
fortify
strengthen (a place) with defensive works so as to protect it against attack
adversity
difficulties; misfortune.
circumlocution
a roundabout or indirect way of speaking; the use of more words than necessary to express an idea.
arrogant
having or revealing an exaggerated sense of one's own importance or abilities.
Antipathy
a deep-seated feeling of dislike; aversion.
embrace
hold (someone) closely in one's arms, especially as a sign of affection.
compliant
obeying, obliging, or yielding, especially in a submissive way
Acrid
sharp; pungent, used of smells and tastes
lambaste
criticize (someone or something) harshly.
berate
to scold; rebuke
treeless
without trees
informative
providing useful or interesting information.
content
in a state of peaceful happiness.
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Reticent
restrained; holding something back; uncommunicative
Obstreperous
noisy and boisterous
Hidebound
rigid in opinions
Laud
praise
Ponderous
weighty; slow and heavy
Larceny
theft; robbery; stealing
Error
make a mistake
Hiatus
interruption; pause
Largess
generosity
Decathlon
an athletic competition with ten events
Decorum
dignified, correct behavior
Equivocate
speak ambiguously; avoid telling the truth
Histrionic
theatrical; exaggerated
Adulation
strong admiration; worship
Hieroglyphics
1. picture writing; 2. writing which is difficult to read or enigmatic
Resplendent
shining; glowing
Retention
preservation; withholding
Erratic
wandering; irregular
Obsolete
no longer valid
Debility
weakness; incapacity
Respite
a break; intermission
Languish
decay; fade away; get weaker
Epitomized
typified; characterized; personified
Bourgeois
middle class
Decoy
lure; trap; trick
Acrophobia
fear of heights
Therapeutic
medicinal; curative
Brawny
muscular
Braggart
someone who boasts
Bristle
to show irritation
Languid
tired; slow
Obsequious
servile; submissive
Terse
concise; to the point
Polemical
causing debate or argument
Debunking
exposing false claims or myths
Obsession
a dominating concern
Timorous
cowardly; fearful
Pontificate
speak pompously or dogmatically
Thwart
prevent; frustrate
Poised
calm; collected; self-possessed
Obscure
difficult to understand; partially hidden
Poignant
deeply moving; strongly affecting the emotions
Restorative
a tonic
Epistolary
concerned with letters; through correspondence
Tirade
stream of verbal abuse
Acuity
sharpness (mental or visual)
Hinder
obstruct
Brevity
being brief
Adroit
skilful / skillful
Lance
spear; spike; javelin
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Torpid
inactive; lazy; stagnant
Hyperbole
grossly exaggerated speech
Revere
worship
Counterfeit
fake; false
Rife
common
Aesthetic
concerning art or beauty
Hoary
old
Torpor
dormancy; sluggishness; inactivity
Legend
1. key to map; 2. myth or story
Esoteric
obscure and difficult to understand
Noxious
harmful; poisonous; lethal
Degradation
deprivation; poverty; debasement
Riddled
full of (usually full of holes)
Abhor
hate
Lax
careless; not strict
Posterity
future generations
Bigot
narrow-minded, prejudiced person
Officious
domineering; intrusive; meddlesome
Hamper
hinder; obstruct
Bureaucracy
officialdom
Posthumous
after death
Lavish
on a grand scale; wasteful
Retraction
withdrawal; cancellation of a statement
Totter
walk unsteadily
Tome
large book
Legion
in large numbers
Kindle
to start a fire
Espouse
promote; take up; support
evanescence
to disappear gradually; vanish; fade away
epiphany
a manifestation of a divine or supernatural being
Advocate
support
Odious
hateful
Hone
sharpen; increase; whet
Poseur
someone who puts on an act
Defoliate
cause leaves to fall off
Enfranchise
give voting rights
Rigor
thoroughness
Hypochondriac
a person obsessed with health; having imaginary illnesses
Eulogy
praise
Deference
respect
Portend
foretell
Brusque
blunt; abrupt
Obviate
avoid; make unnecessary
Bulwark
fortification; barricade; wall
Portent
a warning sign; omen
Titter
giggle quietly
Affable
friendly; social; easygoing
Etymology
the study of word origins
Broach
start to discuss; approach
Defunct
no longer in existence
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Lethargic
tired; without energy
Lithe
flexible; supple
Libertarian
someone who opposes tyranny
Transient
short-lived; ephemeral
Allay
to lessen
Ruse
trick; stratagem
Tractable
obedient; dutiful; polite
Burnish
polish
Evacuate
vacate; empty; abandon
Olfactory
concerned with the sense of smell
Pragmatic
practical
Transcribe
copy
Iconoclast
person who opposes orthodoxy
Alacrity
eagerness; enthusiasm; quickness
Transgress
go astray; disobey; commit a sin
Deleterious
harmful
Exasperate
frustrated; annoyed
Omniscient
all-knowing
Liniment
soothing lotion
Byline
the line that tells you who wrote an article
Ignominious
shameful
Potable
suitable for drinking
Levity
flippancy; joking about serious matters
Rotund
round
Denounce
condemn; speak out against
Postulate
hypothesize; propose
Pragmatist
practical person; one who is concerned with usefulness
Ruminate
think over something; ponder
Burgeon
grow; flourish; put forth new shoots
Hypocritical
insincere
Idiosyncrasy
a personal peculiarity; something unique to an individual
Ignominy
shame
Deliberate
to think over deeply
Euphony
pleasant sounds
Buttress
strengthen; support
Delineation
demarcation; explanation; definition; outlining
Ominous
threatening
Exacerbate
make worse
Alchemy
medieval chemistry; attempt to change base metal into gold
Cacophony
discordant loud noises
Saccharin
falsely sweet
Omnipotent
all-powerful
Robust
strong; healthy; tough
Potent
powerful; compelling; strong
Tranquil
peaceful
Demur
hesitate; refuse
Euphemism
a polite phrase to cover something unpleasant
Alleviate
make less severe
Alibi
an excuse that shows someone was not at a crime scene
Ogle
stare at; observe in an obvious manner
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Sallow
yellowish
Cajole
coax
Exceptionable
very bad, something which we should abject to
Illuminate
to light up or make clear
Aloof
distant; detached; cold
Salacious
lecherous; erotic
Deride
ridicule; make fun of; mock
Deprecate
criticize; denounce
Onus
burden
Illusory
deceptive; false; misleading
Caldron
huge cooking pot
Longevity
long life
Opulent
wealthy; rich; magnificent
Precedent
a previous occurrence used as a guide
Candor
frankness; openness
Deplore
regret
Immoderate
excessive; extreme
Precept
guiding principle
Exegesis
scholarly explanation or interpretation
Sagacious
wise
Exculpate
free someone from blame; pardon; acquit
Trepidation
fear
Preamble
introductory material
Loquacious
talkative
Opaque
does not let light through
Deplete
use up; lessen
Depravity
moral corruption
Impartial
unbiased; neutral
Precinct
district of a city
trivial
unimportant
Onerous
burdensome; hard to undertake
Execrable
very, very bad
Trite
unoriginal; dull
Sacrosanct
very holy; inviolable
Exemplary
outstandingly good; setting a fine example
Ordain
to officially establish or order something
Sage
a wise person
Ambiguous
unclear in meaning; can be interpreted in different ways
Ambiguity
uncertainty; vagueness
Amass
accumulate
Altruism
putting others first; being self-sacrificing
Trinket
something of little value; knick-knack
Immutable
unchanging; permanent
Traverse
to move across
Callow
immature
Candid
frank; honest
Precarious
unstable; risky
Livid
very angry
Lofty
snooty; arrogant; haughty
Lobbyist
person who tries to persuade someone to support a particular cause
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Ossify
turn to bone or become fixed and rigid
Precipitous
done in a hurry
Capacious
spacious
Lucid
clear
Truncate
cut short
Ludicrous
ridiculous; silly
Desecrate
to damage or pollute a holy place
Capitulate
surrender; give in to
Turpitude
wickedness
Sanctimonious
making a show of being morally superior/better to other people
Truant
shirker; someone absent without permission
Oust
push out of a position
Impecunious
having no money
Inadvertent
not intentional
Cantankerous
bad-tempered; quarrelsome
Despondent
having no hope; miserable
Salubrious
health-giving
Ornate
highly decorated
Carping
constant criticism
Tyro
novice; beginner
Ambivalence
lack of clarity; wavering; being undecided
Exorcism
getting free/rid of; eliminating especially demons
Expatriate
refugee; emigrant; someone living away from his own country
Sanction
give approval to
Desist
stop; discontinue; cease
Impoverished
destitute; poor
Exemplify
to serve as a good example
Impromptu
unrehearsed; spontaneous
Desecration
spoiling something holy
Exonerates
acquits; absolves; removes blame
Salutary
something which teaches you a lesson; beneficial
Predecessor
one who came before
Lummox
clumsy person
Impious
wicked; profane
Ameliorate
make better
Ambulatory
hospital patients able to walk around
Cartographer
person who makes maps
Tumult
a loud, confused noise, especially one caused by a large mass of people.
Lukewarm
not having or showing emotion or neither hot nor cold
Exhaustive
complete and thorough
Derogatory
uncomplimentary
Amity
friendship
Amelioration
improvement
Precipice
steep slope
Precocious
developing early
Ostentatious
showy
Luscious
juicy; moist; succulent
Orthodox
adapt to what is generally or traditionally accepted as right or true
Sanguinary
bloodthirsty; bloody
Preclude
prevent or make impossible
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Amorphous
lacking in shape
Palliative
a remedy that improves but doesn't cure
Exposition
clear explanation
Extradite
deport from one country back to the home country
Presentiment
a feeling that something might happen
Analgesic
a remedy that relieves pain
Predicament
dilemma; difficult situation
Cavalcade
procession of vehicles
Magnate
powerful businessman
Caustic
burning
Expedient
convenient; practical
Deter
put off; prevent
Incessant
without stopping
Caucus
type of private political meeting
Scapegoat
a person on whom blame is placed for faults of others
Savant
person with knowledge
Sardonic
mocking
Expedite
make faster
Maelstrom
whirlpool; storm in the ocean
Devoured
greedily eaten or consumed
Preeminent
famous; outstanding
Detrimental
harmful
Analogous
comparable
Unalloyed
undiluted; total
Magnanimous
generous; big-hearted
Kerygma
to proclaim, announce, preach
Scale
to climb
Destitution
hardship; poverty; misery
Incantation
chant; invocation; prayer
Sanguine
optimistic; cheerful
Anarchy
chaos; lack of government
Incarceration
putting in prison
Undermined
damaged; attacked
Prerogative
right or privilege
Catharsis
the process of releasing, and thereby providing relief from, strong or repressed emotions.
Ubiquitous
found everywhere; omnipresent
Machinations
plots and plans
Deteriorate
worsen; decline
Overt
obvious; not hidden
Lynch
assassinate; kill; illegal hanging
Unctuous
oily; using excessive flattery
Underscore
a line drawn under a word or phrase for emphasis.
Extol
praise
Palatable
good to eat; agreeable
Overwrought
worked up; in an emotional state
Incipient
just beginning
Palisade
a fence of wooden stakes or iron railings fixed in the ground, forming an enclosure or defense.
Inclination
a person's natural tendency or urge to act or feel in a particular way; a disposition or propensity.
Prescient
having fore-knowledge
Castigate
scold strongly
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Inconsequential
unimportant; insignificant; negligible
Celerity
speed
Malinger
deliberately avoid work; shirk
Scrupulous
careful; diligent; painstaking
Proclivity
tendency towards
Falter
hesitate; waver
Dexterous
skilful with hands
Annex (v)
take possession of; seize; capture
Unfetter
set free
Extrapolate
extend; predict on the basis of known data
Cerebral
intellectual
Digress
wander off the subject
Indelible
cannot be wiped out
Anecdote
a brief amusing story
Pallid
pale
Panacea
remedy for all ills
Maladroit
clumsy; unskillful
Fallacious
false
Unscathed
unharmed; intact; without a scratch
Malady
illness
Scrutinize
examine carefully
Annex (n)
a building which is an addition to an existing building
Palpable
easily felt; easily perceived
Paradigm
1. example; 2. model; 3. way of looking at things
Diffident
lacking confidence
Pristine
unspoiled
Incoherent
not clear
Malefactor
a wrong-doer
Unequivocal
clear; obvious
Incongruous
not fitting in; out of place
Certitude
certainty
Dichotomy
a division into two parts
Inconspicuous
not easily seen; subtle; not noticeable
Didactic
intended to teach; instructive
Censorious
disapproving; critical
Scuttle
sink
Presumptuous
assuming too much; arrogant
Pretentious
pompous; self-important
Extraneous
irrelevant
Anomaly
something which does not fit in a pattern; irregularity
Malediction
a curse
Prevaricate
speak misleadingly and evasively
Censure
blame
Unfrock
to remove a priest from his position
Sensuous
appealing to the senses
Unprecedented
never having happened before
Animosity
hatred; antagonism
Paradox
apparently contradictory statement
Extrinsic
irrelevant; on the outside
Seminary
an institution in which priests are trained
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