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Section 1
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IRASCIBLE
easily made angry
ABDICATE
to give up a position, right, or power
FLORID
excessively decorated or embellished
SPORTIVE
frolicsome; playful
SANGUINE
ruddy; cheerfully optimistic OR the color red
CHAUVINIST
someone prejudiced in favor of a group to which he/she belongs
AUSTERE
severe or stern in appearance; undecorated
BANAL
predictable; cliched; boring
NASCENT
starting to develop; coming into existence
GLOWER
to glare or stare angrily and intensely
JETTISON
to discard; get rid of as unnecessary or encumbering
BLITHE
joyful, cheerful, or without appropriate thought
STRATAGEM
trick designed to deceive an enemy
CORROBORATE
to support with evidence
EMULATE
to copy; to try to equal or excel
BELFRY
bell tower; room in which a bell is hung
OROTUND
pompous
INIQUITY
sin; evil act
VERDANT
green with vegetation; inexperienced
PARLEY
discussion, usually b/w enemies
GUILE
deceit; trickery
BILK
to cheat; defraud
FECUND
fertile; fruitful; productive
BLIGHT
to afflict; destroy
NOMINAL
existing in name only; negligible
MONASTIC
extremely plain or secluded
PATHOGENIC
causing disease
FLAG
to decline in vigor, strength, or interest; become weak or tired
FALLOW
dormant; unused
FANATICAL
acting excessively enthusiastic; filled with extreme unquestioned devotion
PEDANT
someone who shows off learning
CRESCENDO
steadily increasing in volume or force
HEGEMONY
the domination of one state or group over its allies
SEDITION
behavior that promotes rebellion or civil disorder against the state
LAMENT
to express sorrow; to grieve
SOBRIQUET
nickname
FRUGALITY
tending to be thrifty or cheap
LUMINOUS
bright; brilliant; glowing
NUANCE
a subtle expression of meaning or quality
SOLECISM
grammatical mistake; blunder in speech
EXPURGATE
to censor
CONDONE
to overlook, pardon, or disregard
FERVID
intensely emotional; feverish
GROVEL
to humble oneself in a demeaning way
SPECIOUS
deceptively attractive; seemingly plausible but fallacious
GULLIBLE
easily deceived
EPHEMERAL
lasting a short time
FETID
foul-smelling; putrid
GLIB
fluent in an insincere manner; offhand; casual. e.g. a smooth-talker
DISSEMBLE
to present a false appearance; to disguise one's real intentions or character
Section 2
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CANARD
a lie
WINSOME
charming; happily engaging
SUPPLANT
to replace (another) by force; to take the place of
LAPIDARY
relating to precious stones or the art of cutting them
MALINGER
to evade responsibility by pretending to be ill
VACILLATE
to physically sway or be indecisive
VERNAL
related to spring; fresh
ABSTAIN
to choose not to do something
SURFEIT
excessive amount
PULCHRITUDE
beauty
MISANTHROPE
a person who dislikes others
DIATRIBE
an abusive, condemnatory speech
ITINERANT
wandering from place to place; unsettled
GREGARIOUS
outgoing; sociable
NAIVE
lacking sophistication or experience
ELOQUENT
persuasive and moving, especially in speech
SARDONIC
cynical; scornfully mocking
SULLY
to tarnish; taint
PRAGMATIC
practical, as opposed to idealistic
ZEAL
passion; excitement
CIRCUMSPECT
cautious; aware of potential consequences
CONTRITE
deeply sorrowful or repentant for a wrong
TAWDRY
gaudy, cheap, or showy
MISSIVE
a written note or letter
ENUMERATE
to count, list, or itemize
SYCOPHANT
a self-serving flatterer; yes-man
DESICCATE
to dry out thoroughly
DIURNAL
existing during the day
LAMPOON
to ridicule with satire
SACROSANCT
extremely sacred; beyond criticism
DOGMATIC
dictatorial in one's opinions
DROLL
amusing in a wry, subtle way
INGENUOUS
showing innocence or childlike simplicity
JUNCTURE
point of time, especially where two things are joined
TOADY
one who flatters in the hope of gaining favors
PASTICHE
piece of literature or music imitating other works
INEXORABLE
inflexible; unyielding
ENDEMIC
belonging to a particular area; inherent
NETTLE
to irritate
ABYSS
an extremely deep hole
FURTIVE
secret, stealthy
ASSUAGE
to make something unpleasant less severe
FORD
to cross a body of water by wading
FRENETIC
frantic; frenzied
GRIEVOUS
causing grief or sorrow; serious and distressing
NEOLOGISM
new word or expression
AUDACIOUS
fearless and daring
RETICENT
silent; reserved
TACITURN
silent; not talkative
LACHRYMOSE
tearful
Section 3
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TIRADE
long, harsh speech or verbal attack
TALON
claw of an animal, especially a bird of prey
MAR
to damage or deface; spoil
ARBITRATE
to judge a dispute b/w two opposing parties
DECORUM
appropriateness of behavior or conduct; propriety
SCINTILLA
trace amount
DEFACE
to mar the appearance of; vandalize
VENERATE
to respect deeply
FATUOUS
stupid; foolishly self-satisfied
HYPERBOLE
purposeful exaggeration for effect
STENTORIAN
extremely loud
CONTUMACIOUS
rebellious
DIRGE
a funeral hymn or mournful speech
MULTIFARIOUS
diverse
REPAST
meal or mealtime
EFFICACY
effectiveness
DYSPEPTIC
suffering from indigestion; gloomy and irritable
PLACATE
to soothe or pacify
DOCTRINAIRE
rigidly devoted to theories without regard for practicality; dogmatic
LARGESS
generous giving (as of money) to others who may seem inferior
KINDLE
to set fire to or ignite; excite or inspire
FAWN
to grovel
SERAPHIC
angelic; sweet
WAVER
to fluctuate b/w choices
INTREPID
fearless; resolutely courageous
PLASTIC
able to be molded, altered, or bent
TERRESTRIAL
earthly; down-to-earth; commonplace
OSTENSIBLE
apparent, but not necessarily true
JARGON
nonsensical talk; specialized language
MALLEABLE
capable of being shaped
VERBOSE
wordy
VERACITY
filled with truth and accuracy
EBULLIENT
exhilarated; full of enthusiasm and high spirits
OPAQUE
impossible to see through; preventing the passage of light
ETHOS
beliefs or character of a group
GAMBOL
to dance or skip around playfully
GARRULOUS
tending to talk a lot
OSTENTATION
excessive showiness
OBSTINATE
stubborn; unyielding
GESTATION
growth process from conception to birth
EDIFY
to instruct morally and spiritually
ENGENDER
to produce, cause, or bring about
VEX
to annoy; irritate; puzzle; confuse
REPLETE
abundantly supplied; complete
NEOPHYTE
novice; beginner
PLETHORA
excess
OSSIFY
to change into bone; to become hardened or set in a rigidly conventional pattern
VENERABLE
respected because of age
ZEALOT
someone passionately devoted to a cause
LANGUID
lacking energy; indifferent; slow
Section 4
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PARADOX
a contradiction or dilemma
KUDOS
fame, glory, or honor
AUGUST
dignified; grandiose
ANOMALY
deviation from what is normal
PRISTINE
fresh and clean; uncorrupted
PERVADE
to be present throughout; to permeate
BURNISH
to polish
IMPASSE
blocked path; dilemma with no solution
POTENTATE
monarch or ruler with great power
ANTAGONIZE
to annoy or provoke to anger
CANDID
impartial and honest in speech
DUPE
to deceive; a person who is easily deceived
DISTEND
to swell, inflate, or bloat
ESCHEW
to shun; to avoid (as something wrong or distasteful)
IDIOSYNCRASY
peculiarity of temperament; eccentricity
CURMUDGEON
cranky person, usually old
EUPHONY
pleasant, harmonious sound
SURLY
rude and bad-tempered
CATALYST
something that brings about a change in something else
ECLECTIC
selecting from or made up from a variety of sources
STOLID
unemotional; lacking sensitivity
EUPHEMISM
use of an inoffensive word or phrase in place of a more distasteful one
CHAOS
great disorder or confused situation
LAUD
to give praise; to glorify
AMALGAMATE
to combine; to mix together
BIFURCATE
to divide into two parts
PERMEATE
to penetrate
PECCADILLO
minor sin or offense
CONNOISSEUR
a person with expert knowledge or discriminating tastes
DOGMA
a firmly held opinion, especially a religious belief
SYBARITE
a person devoted to pleasure and luxury
EPICURE
person with refined taste in food and wine
MIRTH
frivolity; gaiety; laughter
IMPERTURBABLE
not capable of being disturbed
USURY
the practice of lending money at exorbitant rates
CACOPHONY
harsh, jarring noise
MOLLIFY
to calm or make less severe
IGNOBLE
having low moral standards; not noble in character; mean
LARCENY
theft of property
ANACHRONISM
something out of place in time
PHILANTHROPY
charity; a desire or effort to promote goodness
EXCULPATE
to clear from blame; prove innocent
FORTUITOUS
happening by chance; fortunate
VESTIGE
a trace; remnant
SOPORIFIC
causing sleep or lethargy
SYNCOPATION
temporary irregularity in musical rhythm
EXIGENT
urgent; requiring immediate action
AMELIORATE
to make better; to improve
DIVINE
to foretell or know by inspiration
TANGENTIAL
digressing; diverting
Section 5
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EMBELLISH
to add ornamental or fictitious details
METAPHOR
figure of speech comparing two different things
SALUBRIOUS
healthful
PUNGENT
sharp and irritating to the senses
BOLSTER
to support; prop up
HAPLESS
unfortunate; having bad luck
ABERRANT
deviating from what is normal or expected
NOISOME
stinking; putrid
ZEPHYR
a gentle breeze; something airy or insubstantial
ADULTERATE
to make impure
METICULOUS
extremely careful; fastidious; painstaking
DISTAFF
the female branch of a family
POLYGLOT
a speaker of many languages
MONOTONY
no variation; tediously the same
ENCOMIUM
warm praise
BOMBASTIC
pompous in speech and manner
RUSTIC
rural
LUCID
clear and easily understood
SLAKE
to calm down or moderate; satisfy a desire or need
EFFIGY
stuffed doll; likeness of a person
XENOPHOBIA
a fear or hatred of foreigners or strangers
ARBITRARY
determined by chance or impulse
SENTIENT
aware; conscious; able to perceive
ACME
highest point; summit; the highest level or degree attainable
ARCHAIC
ancient; old-fashioned
INVECTIVE
abusive language
CALUMNY
a false and malicious accusation; misrepresentation
PARRY
to ward off or deflect, especially by a quick-witted answer
VOLATILE
easily arouse or changeable; lively or explosive
LASSITUDE
a state of diminished energy
ENERVATE
to reduce in strength
BEVY
group
GARNER
to gather and store
VISCOUS
thick and adhesive, like a slow-flowing fluid
MORES
fixed customs or manners; moral attitudes
PALATIAL
relating to a palace; magnificent
DILATE
to make larger; expand
PROPITIATE
to conciliate; to appease
ELEGY
a sorrowful poem or speech
APATHY
lack of interest or emotion
ADVOCATE
to speak in favor of
MITIGATE
to soften; to lessen
MOLT
to shed hair, skin, or an outer layer periodically
ALLEVIATE
to make more bearable
TACIT
done without using words
SAGACIOUS
shrewd; wise
GRADATION
process occurring by regular degrees or stages; variation in color
PROFLIGATE
corrupt; degenerate
JOCULAR
playful; humorous
FRACTIOUS
unruly; rebellious
Section 6
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EXONERATE
to clear of blame
ERRATIC
wandering and unpredictable
ESOTERIC
known or understood only by a few
PUGILISM
boxing
INTRACTABLE
not easily managed or manipulated
DICTUM
authoritative statement
SINECURE
a well-paying job or office that requires little or no work
CAPRICIOUS
changing one's mind quickly and often
LETHARGIC
acting in an indifferent or slow, sluggish manner
STIGMA
a mark of shame or discredit
AMBIGUOUS
doubtful or uncertain; can be interpreted several ways
PUSILLANIMOUS
cowardly; without courage
PROPRIETY
the quality of behaving in a proper manner; obeying rules and customs
ARTICULATE
able to speak clearly and expressively
HETEROGENEOUS
composed of unlike parts; different; diverse
PALLIATE
to make less serious; ease
REQUITE
to return or repay
MILITATE
to operate against; work against
EFFRONTERY
impudent boldness; audacity
ENIGMA
a puzzle; a mystery
ABATE
to reduce in amount, degree, or severity
INTERREGNUM
period between reigns
SUBLIME
lofty or grand
EXACERBATE
to make worse
LOQUACIOUS
talkative
PROBITY
complete honesty and integriity
FORESTALL
to prevent or delay; anticipate
SPARTAN
highly self-disciplined; frugal; austere
DITHER
to act confusedly or without clear purpose
PARIAH
an outcast
INNOCUOUS
harmless
SYMBIOSIS
cooperation; mutual helpfulness
PUERILE
childish, immature, or silly
POSIT
to assume as real or conceded; propose as an explanation
DISSONANCE
a harsh and disagreeable combination, especially of sounds
PROLIFERATE
to increase in number quickly
REPUDIATE
to reject the validity of
HOMOGENEOUS
of a similar kind
IMPETUOUS
quick to act without thinking
EULOGY
speech in praise of someone
OVERWROUGHT
agitated; overdone
REPOSE
relaxation; leisure
SATIATE
to satisfy fully or overindulge
AXIOM
premise; postulate; self-evident truth
IMPLACABLE
unable to be calmed down or made peaceful
INUNDATE
to overwhelm; to cover with water
DEFERENCE
respect; courtesy
MYOPIC
lacking foresight; having a narrow view or lang-range perspective
PRODIGAL
lavish; wasteful
CHICANERY
deception by means of craft or guile
Section 7
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ABJURE
to reject; abandon formally
WAN
sickly pale
AMULET
ornament worn as a charm against evil spirits
UMBRAGE
offense; resentment ex: She took _____________ at his remarks
ACCRETION
a growth in size; an increase in amount ex: the ______________ of sediments in coastal mangroves
ACIDULOUS
sour in taste or manner
AERIE
a nest built high in the air; an elevated, often secluded, dwelling
ARDOR
intense and passionate feeling ex: They felt the stirrings of revolutionary __________________.
TRENCHANT
acute, sharp, or incisive; forceful; effective Ex: She heard angry voices, not loud, yet certainly _______________.
APOSTATE
one who renounces a religious faith
ALACRITY
speed or quickness
CARTOGRAPHY
science or art of making maps
QUOTIDIAN
occurring daily; commonplace
PERFUNCTORY
done in a routine way; indifferent
STASIS
a state of static balance or equilibrium; stagnation
AMORTIZE
to diminish by installment payments
NADIR
lowest point
INGRATE
ungrateful person
ANALGESIA
a lessening or pain without loss of consciousness
ANTIPATHY
extreme dislike
EXPLICIT
clearly stated or shown; forthright in expression
TURGID
swollen as from a fluid; bloated OR pompous ex: a ____________ and fast-moving river
TYRO
beginner; novice
VITUPERATE
to abuse verbally; berate
QUERULOUS
inclined to complain; irritable
PEREGRINATE
to wander from place to place; to travel, especially on foot
VARIEGATED
varied; marked with different colors
ABSTEMIOUS
moderate in appetite
APPROBATION
approval and praise
DESULTORY
jumping from one thing to another; disconnected
QUIXOTIC
overly idealistic; impractical
PROCLIVITY
a natural inclination or predisposition
TRANSITORY
temporary; lasting a brief time
VOLUBLE
talkative; speaking easily; glib
WANTON
undisciplined; unrestrained; reckless
TOME
book, usually large and academic
PERFIDIOUS
willing to betray one's trust a __________________ campaign worker revealed the senator's strategy to his leading rival for the nomination
ANALOGOUS
similar or alike in some way; equivalent to
ABSCOND
to leave secretly
VICISSITUDE
a change or variation; ups and downs
QUIESCENT
motionless
VIM
vitality and energy
FOMENT
to arouse or incite
ESTIMABLE
admirable
APOCRYPHAL
of questionable authority or authenticity
TORPOR
extreme mental and physical sluggishness
ANODYNE
something that calms or soothes pain
DIAPHANOUS
allowing light to show through; delicate
ABASE
to humble; disgrace
PRUDENCE
wisdom, caution, restraint
Section 8
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OBSEQUIOUS
overly submissive and eager to please
INCULCATE
to teach; impress in the mind
UPBRAID
to scold sharply
PENURY
an oppressive lack of resource (as money); severe poverty
DISABUSE
to set right; free from error
DISCERN
to perceive or recognize
DISPARATE
fundamentally different; entirely unalike
EQUIVOCATE
to use expressions of double meaning in order to mislead
HUSBAND
to manage economically; to use sparingly
DIFFIDENT
lacking self-confidence
ASSAIL
to attack; assault
UNEQUIVOCAL
absolute; certain
KEEN
having a sharp edge; intellectually sharp; perceptive
AGGRANDIZE
to increase in power, influence, and reputation
PERIPATETIC
wandering from place to place, especially on foot ex: the _________________ nature of military life"
PHALANX
a compact or close-knit body of people, animals, or things
EXPONENT
one who champions or advocates ex: An early _____________ of the teachings of Thomas Aquinas
ATTENUATE
to reduce in force or degree; weaken
REJOINDER
response, especially a sharp or witty one ex: She would have made some cutting _____________ but none came to mind"
ARROGATE
to claim without justification; to claim for oneself without right ex: The board ________________ed to itself the task of determining what medical facilities will be provided
HERMETIC
tightly sealed
ERSATZ
fake substitute
INQUEST
an investigation; an inquiry
DILETTANTE
someone with an amateurish or superficial interest in a topic
REDRESS
relief from wrong or injury ex: Those seeking _________________ for an infringement of public law rights Remedy or set right ex: The power to _______________ the grievances of our citizens
DEMAGOGUE
a leader or rabble-rouser, usually appealing to emotion or prejudice
DEMUR
to express doubts or objection
DECOROUS
proper; tasteful; socially correct
PEJORATIVE
having bad connotations; disparaging
UNCONSCIONABLE
unscrupulous; shockingly unfair or unjust
JINGOISM
belligerent support of one's country
DERIDE
to speak of or treat with contempt; to mock
HOARY
very old; whitish or gray from age
AUGURY
prophecy; prediction of events
OBDURATE
hardened in feeling; resistant to persuasion
AFFECTED
phony; artificial
ERUDITE
learned; scholarly; bookish
DECLIVITY
downward slope
RACONTEUR
witty, skillful storyteller
NUMISMATICS
coin collecting
OBLIQUE
indirect or evasive; misleading or devious ex: _____________ remarks about the candidate's honesty.
LAVISH
extremely generous or extravagant; giving unsparingly
DILATORY
intended to delay
RESTIVE
impatient, uneasy, or restless
PHILISTINE
a person who is guided by materialism and is disdainful of intellectual or artistic values
PERSPICACIOUS
shrewd, astute, or keen-witted
LATENT
potential that is not readily apparent ex: Discovering her _________ talent for diplomacy
AESTHETIC
concerning the appreciation of beauty
DELETERIOUS
subtly or unexpectedly harmful
RAREFY
to make thinner or sparser
Section 9
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LEVITY
an inappropriate lack of seriousness; overly casual
WIZENED
shriveled; withered; wrinkled
LIMPID
clear; transparent
RHETORIC
effective writing or speaking
OBVIATE
to prevent; to make unnecessary ex: The Venetian blinds ____________ed the need for curtains"
KNELL
sound of a funeral bell; omen of death or failure
POLEMIC
controversy; argument; verbal attack
INCHOATE
not fully formed; disorganized
YOKE
to join together
PLEBEIAN
crude or coarse; characteristic of commoners
COGENT
convincing and well-reasoned
OPINE
to express an opinion
ONEROUS
troublesome and oppressive; burdensome
WHIMSICAL
lightly acting in a fanciful or capricious manner; unpredictable
COALESCE
to grow together to form a single whole
INIMICAL
hostile; unfriendly
LISTLESS
lacking energy and enthusiasm
PITHY
profound or substantial yet concise succinct, and to the point
LIVID
discolored from a bruise; reddened with anger
COTERIE
an intimate group of persons with a similar purpose
ICONOCLAST
one who opposes established beliefs, customs, and institutions
COLLUSION
collaboration; complicity; conspiracy
COSSET
to pamper; treat with great care
PLUCKY
courageous; spunky
OPPROBRIUM
public disgrace
POLITIC
shrewd and practical in managing or dealing with things; diplomatic
COFFER
strongbox; large chest for money
LIBERTINE
a free thinker, usually used disparagingly; one without moral restraint
CONVOLUTED
intricate and complicated
ROCOCO
very highly ornamented
MACHINATION
plot or scheme
WRAITH
a ghost or specter; a ghost of a living person seen just before his/her death
RIBALD
humorous in a vulgar way
LUMBER
to move slowly and awkwardly
LIONIZE
to treat as a celebrity
OFFICIOUS
too helpful; meddlesome
IMPUGN
to call into question; to attack verbally
LICENTIOUS
immoral; unrestrained by society
ZENITH
the point of culmination; peak
LACONIC
using few words
KINETIC
relating to motion; characterized by movement
LEERY
suspicious
WILY
clever; deceptive
LUGUBRIOUS
sorrowful; mournful; dismal
LEGERDEMAIN
trickery
OCCLUDE
to stop up; prevent the passage of ex: thick makeup can ____________ the pores
LISSOME
easily flexed; limber; agile
PHLEGMATIC
calm and unemotional in temperament
LIBERAL
tolerant or broad-minded; generous or lavish
CLOYING
sickly sweet; excessive
Section 10
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PANEGYRIC
elaborate praise; formal hymn of praise
PRESCIENT
having foresight
PARE
to trim off excess; reduce
BOOR
crude person, one lacking manners or taste
IMPERVIOUS
impossible to penetrate
MALEDICTION
a curse; a wish of evil upon another
IMPECUNIOUS
poor; having no money
MERETRICIOUS
gaudy; falsely attractive
CRAVEN
lacking courage
SALIENT
prominent; of notable significance
INVESTITURE
ceremony conferring authority
JUDICIOUS
sensible; showing good judgement
CREDULOUS
too trusting; gullible
INGRATIATE
to gain favor with another by deliberate effort; to seek to please somebody so as to gain an advantage
PANACHE
flamboyance or dash in style and action; verve
MENDICANT
beggar
INTER
to bury
MAUDLIN
overly sentimental
CUPIDITY
greed; strong desire
DEBUTANTE
young woman making debut in high society
PARAGON
model of excellence or perfection
INDOLENT
habitually lazy or idle
CATHOLIC
universal; broad and comprehensive
MERCURIAL
quick, shrewd, and unpredictable ex: his _______________ temperament
PREVARICATE
to lie or deviate from the truth
PANOPLY
impressive array
PRECIS
short summary of facts
INCARNADINE
blood-red in color
INVIDIOUS
envious, obnoxious, or offensive; likely to promote ill-will
PRECIPITATE
to throw violently or bring about abruptly; lacking deliberation
PALLID
lacking color or liveliness
CAUSTIC
biting in wit
IMPIOUS
not devout in religion
INURE
become used to or hardened to
INTRANSIGENT
uncompromising; refusing to be reconciled
MARTINET
strict disciplinarian; one who rigidly follows rules
BURGEON
to grow and flourish
MAELSTROM
whirlpool; turmoil; agitated state of mind
IMBUE
to infuse, dye, wet, or moisten
CABAL
a secret group seeking to overturn something
MENDACIOUS
dishonest
INSURRECTION
rebellion
INSIPID
lacking interest or flavor
PRATTLE
meaningless; foolish talk
MANNERED
artificial or stilted in character
BONHOMIE
good-natured geniality; atmosphere of good cheer
MAGNATE
powerful or influential person
ABEYANCE
temporary suppression or suspension
IMPRECATION
a curse
CASTIGATE
to punish or criticize harshly
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Presage
Omen/warning
Cogitation
Thoughtful consideration
Stipulate
Demand/specify as part of agreement
Portent
Omen/warning
Assiduity
Constant attention
Ineffable
Indescribable, inexpressible
Tetchy
Irritable
Henceforth
From this/that time on
Penchant
Strong/habitual liking for something
Gossamer
Thin/delicate/fine
Exorbitant
Unreasonably high (price charged)
Redound
Contribute to (credit or honor)
Panacea
Solution for all problems, cure-all
Filial
from son or daughter
Underscore
Emphasize
obfuscate
render unclear/unintelligible
Adamantine
Unbreakable
Inveigh
Speak or write against with hostility
Ineluctable
Inescapable
Lackadaisical
Lacking enthusiasm
Tensile
Stretchy
Supervene
Occurring after
Semblance
Outward appearance, facade
Equivocal
Ambiguous/Uncertain
Insinuate
Subtle negative suggestion
Remonstrative
Plead in disapproval/objection
Capitulation
Surrendering or yielding
Rapturous
Great pleasure/enthusiasm
Modish
Conforming to what is popular/fashionable
Gratuitous
Uncalled for
Impute
To assign or attribute something to someone
Incendiary
Flammable (could be metaphorical)
Pliable
Flexible or easily influenced
Foible
Minor weakness/eccentricity
Pellucid
Clear, easily understood
Extol
Praise
Incipient
Initial stage, beginning
Base
Low
Petulant
Childishly bad-tempered
Impertinence
Lack of respect
Macerate
Soften by soaking
Deft
Quick and skillful
Frangible
Fragile
Sedulity
Diligence
Fidelity
Faithfulness OR exactness/accuracy in details
Conduit
Channel
Malign
Evil in nature or slander
Abstruse
Obscure, difficult to understand
Beguile
Charm/enchant, could be deceptive
Compunction
Guilt
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Unheralded
Not well-known
Ingenuity
Cleverness
Captious
Tending to find fault or criticize
Foppish
Concerned with his appearance excessively
Amenable
Easily persuaded, cooperative
Magnanimous
Generous and forgiving
Otiosity
Futile or inactive
Aver
Declare to be true
Hackneyed
Overused and unoriginal
Deprecate
Disapprove
Travail
Laborious effort
Dudgeon
Resentment
Derision
Mockery, contempt
Eidetic
Of mental imagery with accurate details
Avuncular
Resembling an uncle in kindness and indulgence
Scion
Descendant
Nugatory
Of no value or importance
Abash
Embarrass
Antediluvian
Outdated
Pastoral
Rural
Postulate
Suggest or assume
Despondent
Without hope
Elucidate
Clarify or explain
Slovenly
Messy and dirty
Suffuse
Spread through
Futility
Pointlessness
Contravene
Go against
Abridge
Shorten
Vestment
Garment
Sanction
Penalty or approval
Balance
Remainder
Aspersion
Attack on reputation
Unencumbered
Free from burden
Recalcitrant
Stubbornly disobedient
Tenable
Maintainable
Augment
Make something greater by adding to it
Acrimony
Bitterness
Vacuous
Devoid of significance, expression, or intelligence
Deciduous
Short-lived
Solicitous
Showing interest or concern
Bijoux
Jewel or trinket
Avaricious
Greedy
Annex
Add
Compendious
Concise
Promulgate
Promote/announce or make widely known
Bacchanal
Wild gathering involving drinking and promiscuity
Acuity
Sharpness
Fetter
Restrain
Paean
Song of praise
Exhume
Dig up from grave
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Callow
Young and inexperienced
Neoteric
Modern
Abnegate
Deny or surrender
Explicate
Explain
Picayune
Unimportant or trivial
Auspicious
Promising
Mawkish
Overly sentimental
Exiguity
Meager
Bowdlerize
Edit by omitting offensive parts
Synergetic
Working together
Inaugurate
Begin
Convivial
Sociable (to describe atmosphere)
Curt
Rudely short
Annotate
Add explanatory notes
Patsy
One who is gullible and easy to take advantage of
Facetious
Amusing, not meant to be taken seriously
Inveterate
Habitual
Lapse
Backslide or pass by
Delineate
Outline or describe
Admonish
Reprimand or warn
Shrewd
Very clever practically
Stymie
Hinder or prevent progression
Intimation
Slight suggestion
Sententious
Preachy
Abecedarian
Novice
Bromidic
Unoriginal
Grandiose
Overblown
Redaction
Putting something into writing or editing
Quorom
Gathering of minimal number of members necessary
Scintillating
Brilliantly clever or exciting
Victual
Food
Cohort
Group or supporters
Truculent
Defiantly aggressive
Evanesce
Disappear gradually
Inimical
Harmful
Self-possessed
Confident and poised
Intrinsic
Inherent in nature
Concomitant
Accompanying
Liberate
To free
Vassal
Servant
Punctilious
Precise
Exhortation
Earnest attempt at persuasion
Enjoin
Direct or issue
Churlish
Having a bad disposition or rude
Profundity
Deep- intellectually or physically
Propitious
Favorable
Catechize
Give religious instruction or examine through question and answer
Peripheral
On/near edge of or not of central importance
Surreptitious
Sneaky
Cursory
Hasty and without attention to detail
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