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Section 1
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achieve
to accomplish
agile
able to move quickly and easily
affectionate
gentle and loving
abrupt
sudden and unexpected
abridge
to shorten or condense
absolute
complete; totally unlimited; certain
Accuracy
A description of how close a measurement is to the true value of the quantity measured.
affiliate
an associate; partner
agressor
person or nation that initiates hostilities or makes an unprovoked attack; assailant; invader
accord
agreement
allegiance
loyalty or commitment of a subordinate to a superior or of an individual to a group or cause.
abolish
to do away with
accelerate
to speed up
Acceptance
the action of consenting to receive or undertake something offered
adequate
enough, sufficient
acquaint
To make familiar or conversant.
abandon
total lack of inhibition
aggresive
quick to attack; inclined to hostile actions; assertive; bold and energetic
adjacent
next to
affectation
a phony attitude; pose
abundance
a great or plentiful amount.
acquire
To gain possession of
aggravate
to make worse
aerial
somehow related to the air
adhere
stick
advantageous
beneficial
acknowledge
to admit
admirable
deserving admiration
acute
sharp; shrewd
academy
Any institution where the higher branches of learning are taught.
allege
to assert without proof or confirmation
alias
an assumed name
admiral
the supreme commander of a fleet
absorb
to take in
adorn
to decorate
abandon
to give up
absurd
ridiculous
adventurous
willing to try new or difficult things, or exciting and often dangerous
accumulate
to gather or collect
abusive
coarsely insulting; physically harmful
abuse
physical or emotional harm to someone
accountant
a person whose job is to keep or inspect financial accounts.
adversary
an enemy, opponent
abandon
to leave behind
agitation
a state of anxiety or nervous excitement
admonish
(v.) to caution or advise against something; to scold mildly; to remind of a duty
adolescent
growing from childhood to adulthood; roughly, of the teenage period
adapt
A changing to fit new conditions
agriculture
farming
accuse
to say that someone has done something wrong
Section 2
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asset
Anything of value that is owned
ally
A nation that joins another nation in some common effort, such as winning a war.
appreciation
sympathetic unterstanding
alumna
female graduate
analysis
A detailed examination of the elements or structure of something.
application
diligent attention
amass
(v.) to bring together, collect, gather, especially for oneself; to come together, assemble
architect
a person who designs buildings
Archipelago
A group of islands
apparel
(n.) clothing, that which serves as dress or decoration; (v.) to put clothes on, dress up
appoint
To choose for an office or position.
alternate
to go back and forth; change from one thing to another
analyze
Break down in order to bring out the essential elements or structure
alumnus
a graduate or former student of a specific school, college, or university.
Amendment
A change to the Constitution
alternate
a substitute
antecedent
The word, phrase, or clause referred to by a pronoun.
anonymous
of an unknown source or unrevealed name
ample
(adj.) more than enough, large, spacious
architecture
the science of building
association
a group of people who have gathered based on similar goals or beliefs
ambiguous
open to more than one interpretation
appeal
apply to a higher court for a reversal of the decision of a lower court.
allied
joined, linked, affiliated
appropriate
(v.) to take, use, or get something from another (especially in an unfair way)
annual
Occurring every year
assemble
to put or bring together
alluring
tempting; fascinating; charming
ambition
a strong drive for success
ascend
to move upward, to rise from a lower station
alter
to change or modify
assume
to take for granted; to suppose
alma mater
school you graduated from
ancestry
family descent
approximate
Not exact, but close enough to be reasonably correct
Antagonist
A character or force in conflict with the main character
annex
(v.) To add to, attach: to incorporate;(n.) An attachment or addition
apparent
Obvious; easy to see
Armistice
An agreement to stop fighting
animated
(adj.) full of life, lively, alive; (part.) moved to action
apparatus
equipment
alliance
allieda joining together for some common purpose
arrest
to stop; to seize
assure
inform positively and with certainty and confidence
anecdote
a short and amusing or interesting story about a real incident or person
arch
chief, first, rule
antidote
a remedy that stops or controls the effects of a poison
amiable
friendly
associate
to link; to group together
alternate
to take turns
Section 3
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bass
lowest male voice
barren
not productive, bare
betray
to reveal or make known something, usually unintentionally
botch
(v.) to repair or patch poorly; make a mess of; (n.) a hopelessly bungled job
benefactor
one who does good to others
bid
twice a day
bale
A large package prepared for transportation or storage.
awkward
clumsy
auction
A public sale in which property or items of merchandise are sold to the highest bidder
barge
a large low boat
available
ready for use
boundless
unlimited; vast
attorney
lawyer
bluff
a steep, high bank beside a body of water
brace
pair
bleak
(adj.) bare, dreary, dismal
brevity
shortness
barbarous
uncivilized
audacious
(adj.) bold, adventurous, recklessly daring
batch
a collection of things or persons to be handled together
brand
a name, term, symbol, design, or combination thereof that identifies a seller's products and differentiates them from competitors' products
biased
favoring one side unduly; prejudiced
autobiography
An account of a person's life written by that person
Bias
A particular preference or point of view that is personal, rather than scientific.
bliss
perfect happiness
biography
story of a person's life written by another person
boldness
state of being daring, brave, or courageous
bracket
A small device bonded to teeth to hold the arch wire in place
ballot
the list of candidates on which you cast your vote
banish
to drive away; to force to leave a place by official decree
beneficiary
one who receives benefits
brigand
(n.) a bandit, robber, outlaw, highwayman
besiege
to overwhelm; to surround and attack
automatic
acting by itself; self-regulating
Atom
Basic unit of matter
blunder
a careless mistake
astronomy
The study of the moon, stars, and other objects in space
bade
Urged, compelled
awry
(adj., adv.) in a turned or twisted position or direction; wrong, out of the right or hoped-for course
beneficial
helpful
brigade
A body of troops consisting of two or more regiments.
authority
the right to use power
bewilder
to puzzle completely, confuse
beseech
to beg
befuddle
to confuse
atomic
number of protons
astonish
To surprise or amaze
aware
knowing or realizing
brawl
(n.) a noisy quarrel or fight; (v.) to quarrel or fight noisily
boisterous
(adj.) rough and noisy in a cheerful way; high-spirited
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cathedral
A large and important church
capacity
ability
casualty
A person killed or injured in a war or accident
capital
a tall letter
burden
A hardship; something difficult to bear
commerce
the buying and selling of goods
chaperon
an adult who supervises a group of younger people
churn
the number of consumers who stop using a product or service, divided by the average number of consumers of that product or service
charitable
generous giving
caravan
A group of traders traveling together
brutal
vicious; cruel
cautious
careful
candidate
A person running for office
broil
To cook uncovered under a direct source of heat
classify
arrange or order by classes or categories
check
A business form ordering a bank to pay cash from a bank account
colossal
extremely large
competitor
rival
Capital
money for investment
comical
funny
civic
Having to do with the business of a town or community
cease
to stop
chord
A segment whose endpoints lie on a circle
cargo
the load carried by a plane or ship
brittle
easily broken
civil
polite
combatant
(n.) a fighter; (adj.) engaged in fighting
churn
to stir or shake violently
commonplace
ordinary
circumstances
facts and conditions that affect a situation
celestial
heavenly
compact
(adj.) closely and firmly packed together; small; (v.) to squeeze together; (n.) an agreement between parties; a small case containing a mirror and face powder; a small car
clatter
to make short, sharp sounds by rattling or banging together
capsize
to turn bottom side up, upset
combat
to fight
competent
having the ability to do what is needed
compact
agreement; contract
civilize
to make more cultured or refined
bulletin
A brief announcement of public interest; a small publication published regularly
characteristic
A feature that has different forms in a population
capacious
spacious
commencement
beginning
buccaneer
pirate
broadminded
tolerant
capable
able to do something
communal
pertaining to a group or community
cleave
(v.) To cut or split open; to cling to
Clergy
Church officials
cherish
to feel or show affection toward something
Cabaret
a restaurant providing food, drink, music, a dance floor, and often a floor show
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congenial
(adj.) getting on well with others; agreeable, pleasant
compromise
to have both sides give up
continual
Repeated frequently
compress
(v.) to press together; to reduce in size or volume; (n.) a folded cloth or pad applied to an injury
condemn
to express strong disapproval of
compromise
to settle differences
confirm
to settle as true
conscience
An inner feeling of the rightness or wrongness of an action
conscientous
Thorough; careful
conspicious
Easily seen or noticed
confer
(v.) to consult, talk over, exchange opinions; to present as a gift, favor, or honor
consequently
as a result
complex
complicated
cooperative
A business that is owned by the members it serves and is managed in their interest.
complement
something that completes or makes up a whole
controversy
dispute; debate; quarrel
compliment
praise
comply
(v.) to yield to a request or command
constantly
all the time
consultation
a conference between two or more people to consider a particular question
Conflict
A struggle between opposing forces
compose
write or create
confess
to say or admit that one has done something wrong
condense
The change from a gas to a liquid
compliment
an expression of esteem or approval
contrary
different
convict
person serving a prison sentence
conduct
lead; guide; escort
contempt
the feeling that a person or a thing is beneath consideration, worthless, or deserving scorn.
Conceit
A fanciful expression, usually in the form of an extended metaphor or surprising analogy between seemingly dissimilar objects.
contend
(v.) to fight, struggle; to compete; to argue
confide
to trust (another) with information or a secret
continuous
going on without stopping
contentious
quarrelsome
concur
to agree
convict
to find guilty
cooperate
to work together
conspiracy
a secret plan by a group to do something unlawful or harmful
console
(v.) to comfort; (n.) the keyboard of an organ; a control panel for an electrical or mechanical device
contagious
Able to be passed easily from one person to another.
Confirmation
proof; evidence; verification
contraction
a period of economic decline marked by falling real GDP
complicated
hard to understand; elaborate; complex; intricate
complicate
to mix up
Confederate
a person who is given a role to play in a study so that the social context can be manipulated
conviction
strong belief
constant
A value that does not change
cordial
warm and friendly
consult
seek information from
convalescence
(n.) - the gradual return to health after illness
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critic
a person who judges whether something is good or bad
curios
inquisitive ; eager to know
corruption
dishonest or illegal actions
current
of the present time
coward
one who has no courage or gets scared easily
curiosity
desire to learn or know
delegate
A person appointed or elected to represent others
correspond
To be similar to; compare to
defer
to postpone
deflant
openly or boldly resisting authority
definite
certain
degrade
to lower in dignity or esteem; insult
decay
fading away of memory over time
defame
to libel or slander; take away a good name
cylinder
A solid composed of two congruent circles in parallel planes, their interiors, and all the line segments parallel to the axis with endpoints on the two circles.
cruel
willfully causing pain or suffering to others, or feeling no concern about it.
defy
refuse to obey
courtesy
politeness
counsel
advice
decorative
ornamental
corporation
A business owned by stockholders who share in its profits but are not personally responsible for its debts
defendant
an individual or group being sued or charged with a crime
detective
a person who investigates crimes and gathers information
deface
(v.) to injure or destroy the surface or appearance of; to damage the value, influence, or effect of; to face down, outshine
crisis
a sudden, unpredictable, and potentially dangerous event
counsil
refers to a group that advises
dazzle
make blind with a sudden intense light; amaze; fill with wonder
corral
enclosure for animals
customary
usual, expected, routine
deficient
lacking
courage
bravery
debut
(n.) a first public appearance; a formal entrance into society; (v.) to make a first appearance
curb
to restrain or control
debtor
a person who owns money
deficiency
a lack or shortage
curb
a raised border at the edge of a street
curriculum
course of study in a school or college
defect
(n.) an imperfection, flaw, or blemish of some kind; (v.) to desert a cause or organization
corageous
possessing or characterized by courage; brave
corrupt
evil; dishonest; to break away from honesty
crochet
a form of knitting or needlework
crater
A bowl-shaped area that may form at the top of a volcano around the central vent.
dejected
Downcast or sad; depressed
corrupt
to spoil
currently
at the present ; prevailingly
deed
the official document transferring ownership from seller to buyer
corral
collect or gather
cultivate
prepare and use (land) for crops or gardening.
declaration
an official statement
counsel
something that provides direction or advice as to a decision or course of action
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distinction
difference
docile
obedient; easily managed
devise
(v.) to think out, plan, figure out, invent, create
detach
to separate (from)
distrust
Lack of confidence in the power, wisdom, or good intent of any person.
distort
to twist out of shape
dispute
argument
discord
disagreement
demolish
to destroy
depend
on
diminish
make or become less
discretion
cautious reserve in speech; ability to make responsible decisions
discrete
Distinct, separate
derail
obstruct; divert from its intended course
dilute
To make a liquid less concentrated
Delta
A landform made of sediment that is deposited where a river flows into an ocean or lake
destructive
causing harm or damage
discourteous
rude
disposition
Attitude or mood
dishearten
to discourage
device
Tool or piece of equipment
despair
hopelessness
determine
to decide
dividend
A number that is divided by another number.
discreet
careful
descendant
a person considered as descended from some ancestor or race
discard
to throw away
Dictator
A ruler who has complete power over a country
dismal
causing gloom or misery
dignity
the quality of being worthy of esteem or respect
disable
not able
departure
the act of leaving
disgruntled
angry or dissatisfied
discourage
dishearten
delibration
careful consideration before decision
diligent
hard-working
derrick
a framework or tower that supports a drill over a deep hole
doff
to remove
domestic
native to a country, not foreign; relating to the life or affairs of a household; a household servant
devout
deeply religious
distinguish
set apart
desert
An extremely dry area with little water and few plants
desert
to leave without permission
dilate
(v.) to make or become larger or wider; to expand upon
disillusion
to disappoint someone by breaking his or her belief in a false ideal
don
to put on
detect
to discover something not easily noticed
deluge
flood
detestable
hateful
detour
a roundabout way
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err
to make a mistake
dread
look forward to with fear
excess
More than what is needed or usual
eliminate
to get rid of
economic
having to do with business or money
enviable
arousing or likely to arouse envy
envious
jealous
engross
(v.) to occupy the complete attention, absorb fully
eternal
everlasting
elevated
lifted up
embrace
hug; clasp with the arms; adopt or espouse; accept readily; encircle; include; Ex. embrace the cause/socialism; Ex. all-embracing; CF. brace; CF. bracelet
endure
to last or tolerate
eligible
fit to be chosen
dwell
to remain for a time; to reside; to focus attention on; to speak or write about at length
entreat
To ask earnestly; to beg
expel
to force out
efficient
competent, careful
envy
jealousy
exert
to put forth effort
dread
to fear greatly
equip
to furnish
ebb
back flow of water brought in by the tide
essential
most important; very necessary
enlighten
to inform or instruct; to give knowledge or truth to
exasperate
(v.) to irritate, annoy, or anger
endurance
the power to withstand hardship or stress
exaggerate
make something greater than it is; overstate
eminent
(adj.) famous, outstanding, distinguished; projecting
enrich
v. to make rich; to make something of greater value syn. enhance
evident
Easy to see and understand; obvious, clear
duplicate
to make an identical copy or double of something; to repeat
exclude
To leave out; to keep from being a part of.
envelop
to enclose or surround
epidemic
a widespread occurrence of an infectious disease in a community at a particular time.
elevate
(v) raise, lift up; lift the spirits of; move up to a higher rank or status or raise up to a higher spiritual or intellectual plane
evade
to elude or avoid by cunning; to flee from a pursuer
era
period of time
eloquent
persuasive and moving, especially in speech
expand
to open up, make or grow larger; to develop
ebb
fall away or decline
effect
result
eventual
Happening as a result of events that go before; ultimate; final.
erroneous
(adj.) incorrect, containing mistakes
dreary
dull; drab; dismal
embitter
make bitter; fill with painful or bitter feelings; make sad and angry; Ex. He was embittered by many disappointments.
exceed
to go or be beyond the limit or expectations
durable
lasting, enduring, permanent
emphatic
forceful and definite in expression or action
elaborate
complicated and detailed
drab
dull and without color; not cheerful or colorful
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function
responsible, duty, job
fragmentary
incomplete; disconnected; made up of fragments
fertile
bearing seeds or fruit; producing much of anything
finance
the management of large amounts of money, especially by governments or large companies.
formal
done in accordance with rules of convention or etiquette; suitable for or constituting an official or important situation or occasion.
federal
having or relating to a system of government in which several states form a unity but remain independent in internal affairs.
fete
festival
frugal
thrifty, cheap
fleecy
white and fluffy
frigid
extremely cold
fatigue
Extreme tiredness, exhaustion
faulty
having faults; imperfect
fragrant
sweet-smelling
faithless
unfaithful, false, disloyal, traitorous, treacherous, perfidious, recreant
fundamentals
basics
frenzied
delirious, maddened, frantic
frenzy
a state or period of uncontrolled excitement or wild behavior
frank
outspoken
falsify
to make false by adding to or changing
forecast
To plan before; make a prediction
finale
conclusion; concluding part
fathom
(v.) to understand, get to the bottom of; to determine the depth of; (n.) a measure of depth in water
exquisite
extremely beautiful and, typically, delicate.
exterior
the outer side or surface of something
extravagant
wasteful
Fable
A brief story that leads to a moral, often using animals as characters
forfeit
Surrender or lose as a result of an error, crime, or failure to fulfill an obligation
feat
an act or deed that shows daring, skill, or strength
foundation
support, basis or groundwork
foreign
Belonging to, situated in, or derived from another country.
fundamental
basic; primary; essential
foe
enemy
fortify
to strengthen, build up
forge
to sign someone else's signature
fatal
causing death
fulfill
To complete or accomplish totally
fascinate
to charm or captivate
feud
long and deadly
former
previous
fierce
very strong or violent
fret
to be irritated or peevish
flourish
to thrive, to grow well
furious
very angry, mad
frankness
the act of speaking plainly and truthfully regardless of others' opinions
gallant
stately, majestic, showy
feign
to make believe; pretend
formerly
previously, in the past
fiery
like or suggestive of a flame
futile
useless; hopeless
formidable
arousing dread or awe
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global
like a ball or sphere
glorify
to give glory to; to honor; to make something seem better than it actually is
heed
to pay attention to
grief
sorrow
hallowed
to set apart as holy
glare
an angry stare
halter
rope or strap
harmonious
adapted to each other
graze
(of an animal) feed on growing grass; cause (an animal) to feed on grass; scrape (esp. the skin) or touch lightly in passing; brush; Ex. We can't graze the cattle till summer; N: surface wound
guidance
Direction or leading
hale
healthy
heedless
careless
humane
kind; compassionate
hesitant
halting, pausing, slow moving
gracious
courteous, kind, and pleasant
garland
wreath
Harmony
the combination of simultaneously sounded musical notes to produce chords and chord progressions having a pleasing effect.
gratitude
a feeling of thankfulness and appreciation
hinder
obstruct
hasty
quick
humanity
all of mankind, kindness
hamper
impede, restrain, encumber
giddy
dizzy; lightheaded
grit
sand, gravel, firmness, courage
ghastly
shocking like a ghost
garrison
troops of a fort
grieve
experience intense sorrow
gloomy
dark
heritage
estate or culture that passes on
glittering
sparkling; gleaming
gleaming
shining
heir
person who succeeds another in the possession of property
habitual
usual
haphazard
accidental
gurgle
make a bubbling sound while flowing
hospitable
generous and friendly to guests or visitors
hangar
storage area (like garage) for a plane
hatred
dislike
hostile
(adj.) unfriendly; unfavorable; warlike, aggressive
hearty
energetic, enthusiastic, healthy, full
geyser
a spring that throws forth intermittent jets of heated water and steam
hostage
a person who is captured by someone who demands that certain things be done before the captured person is freed
gesture
Motion of hands or body to emphasize or help to express a thought or feeling
haggard
looking exhausted and unwell, especially from fatigue, worry, or suffering
hardy
(adj.) robust, capable of surviving through adverse conditions (I too would have expected the plants to be dead by mid-November, but apparently they're very hardy.)
gratify
to afford pleasure to
grant
agree to give or allow (something requested) to
harass
to disturb, worry; to trouble by repeated attacks
huddle
to crowd together
haughty
proud
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imitate
copy
illuminate
to light up
indispensable
absolutely necessary
humble
modest
imperial
relating to an empire
immortal
never dying
innumerable
too many to count
inkling
a hint; a vague notion
humdrum
monotonous, dull
inefficient
adj. Not accomplishing an intended purpose.
improbable
not likely to be true or to happen
industrious
hard-working
immigrant
a person who comes to a country where they were not born in order to settle there
instinctive
born in an animal or person
illumination
a supply of light
immense
huge
inspire
to fill with emotion or great excitement
inconsistent
not consistent; not in agreement
imperfect
not perfect
imp
a mischievous child
informal
without ceremony; not formal
imply
to indicate or suggest without being explicitly stated
impudent
rude
impair
to damage, spoil
ideal
perfect
inform
supply with knowledge or news
insistent
urgent, demanding attention
infantile
childish; immature
insolent
boldly rude or disrespectful
indicate
to show or point out
hurdle
obstacle, barrier
indent
to move text horizontally away from the left or right margin, setting it apart from surrounding text
Immigration
moving to a new country
inevitable
unavoidable
inflexible
not capable of being bent without breaking
indifference
lack of interest, concern, or sympathy
humid
moist, damp
idle
lazy
illiterate
unable to read and write
inhabitant
one who lives a particular place
inquiry
a question; a search for information
inquire
to ask for information
inadequate
not enough
hysterical
Emotionally out of control
incite
to rouse, stir up, urge on
impulsive
Acting or done without forethought
inclination
tendency
indivisible
Cannot be divided
indignation
anger or outrage at something
insinuate
to hint
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likelihood
probability
interpret
to explain the meaning of something
intermission
pause, interruption
interchangeable
able to change the place of
lofty
very high
luxury
rich living
intolerable
unbearable
irrigate
to supply with water
literal
according the usual meaning of words
malicious
spiteful, evil
liberty
freedom
laden
heavily loaded or weighed down
invariably
always; without changing
institute
to establish, set up
invaild
not supported
legal
permitted by law
isolate
to separate from others
intense
very strong; very great
marvel
to be filled with wonder
jeer
to make fun of
jovial
merry, jolly
liberate
to set free
insufficient
not enough; inadequate
liberal
generous
kindred
related of like character
irrigation
Supplying land with water through a network of canals
invaild
sickly or disabled person
intolerant
not able or willing to accept
maim
to wound seriously
legitimate
(adj.) lawful, rightful; reasonable, justifiable
interpretation
the action of explaining the meaning of something
maintain
to keep in good repair and support
loathe
to detest
loathing
hatred
lever
a crowbar, something to lift heavy objects
intent
attentive
manual
to do with your hands
intention
Purpose or plan
lavish
spending profusely, rich
intriguing
exciting interest or curiosity; fascinating
marine
of the sea, found in the sea
jaunty
unconcerned, cheerful
majesty
dignity, stateliness, nobility
manual
a small book that helps readers understand something
lenient
mild, tolerant
lament
to mourn
mason
a man whose work is building with stone or brick
irritable
easily annoyed
launch
to officially start something
Legislative
the branch of government that makes the laws
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nominee
a person named or recommended for an office
Narrative
story
methodical
done according to a method or system
metropolitan
of a large city
morale
spirit
monotonous
continuing in an unchanging tone; wearying
maternal
of or like a mother
neutral
not taking sides
merely
simply
mournful
sad
nominate
to name a candidate for an office
maturity
state of being fully grown
morose
sullen, gloomy
murmur
a soft, low, indistinct sound that rises and falls
Missionary
a person sent on a religious mission, especially one sent to promote Christianity in a foreign country.
memento
reminder, remembrance, souvenir
mortal
man or human being subject to death
notorious
well-known or famous especially for something bad
menagerie
collection of caged wild animals
mutual
giving and received back and fourth
moderate
fair, medium, keep within bounds
mischievous
full of mischief, naughty
mere
nothing more than; only
notable
worthy of notice, a person who is famous
melancholy
gloomy, sadness
minute
very small; tiny
mimic
to imitate
merit
goodness; worth; value
novice
a beginner
mischief
bad conduct of having fun
nag
annoy, pester
mock
not real; imitation
moderate
to soften, to make less violent
Monsoon
rain carrying southwest wind of indian ocean
meek
mild tempered, humble, patient
meager
thin, barren, poor, scanty
mental
of, for, or done by, the mind
merciless
cruel
mortal
subject to death; causing death
masquerade
a party or dance
medicinal
effective in checking or curing diseases, relating to medicine
mature
full grown adult
nimble
moving quickly and lightly
massive
big, heavy, large and solid
mute
silent
mock
to make fun of
minority
less than half
modest
not thinking too highly of oneself
merciful
showing mercy
Monarchy
rule by a king or queen
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obscure
difficult to understand; partially hidden
ointment
a salve, fatty, greasy medicine for skin
oratory
effective speech
offensive
causing anger or hurt feelings
overwhelm
to overpower,reduce to helplessness
patient
waiting calmly
numb
so cold that all of felling is lost
oblige
to require
onslaught
a fierce attack
omit
to leave out
omission
The act of leaving out or something
obligation
duty
peevish
childishly fretful, irritable
orderly
in order, regular, peaceable
occurrence
something that happens
observance
an act of giving honor to a custom, holiday
oration
long speech
particular
distinct from others
objective
fair, not personal, unprejudiced
nuisance
a thing or person that annoys
oath
a solemn
obvious
easy to see or understand
pension
sum of money paid to people on a regular basis after they retire
Patronage
special support, the act of buying goods from one store
pacify
(v.) to make peaceful or calm; to soothe
officiate
to serve as the official or person in charge at an activity
objective
aim, purpose, object
pamphlet
booklet in paper covers
parch
to scorch, dry with heat
paralysis
loss of the power to feel or move
Parliament
a council or congress that makes the laws of a country
particle
a very small piece of something
Opperssion
unjust and cruel exercise of power
Pagan
Heathen; one who practices idolatry; a person abandoning all religious belief; an irreligious person.
origin
beginning
Observation
to watch, to keep an eye on
orchestra
a large group of musicians playing string, woodwind, brass, and percussion instruments
oppress
to crush, persecute, overburden
penalize
To punish; cause to suffer for doing something wrong
otherwise
in a different way
occur
to happen
patron
a regular customer, guardian, protector
optimism
bright and cheerful feeling that all will turn out well
obligatory
required
numerous
A large number; very many
overseer
supervisor, foreman
occasional
happening from time to time
pedestrian
a person who walks across the street on foot
Obedience
doing what one is told
Pacific
peaceful
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premature
happening too soon
probable
likely to be true or to happen
persecute
cause to suffer
premiere
first public performance
personnel
staff
perserverance
persistence
possess
to have or to own
pitiless
merciless, cruel
perch
a spot above ground for resting or sitting
persist
to persevere, to keep on
prevalent
widespread; generally accepted
Preamble
(n.) an introduction to a speech or piece of writing
preserve
To save; to keep from harm; to protect
ponder
(v.) to consider carefully, reflect on
proclamation
public and official declaration
productive
bringing forth, fruitful
principle
general truth, an ideal, firm belief
persistence
perseverance, resoluteness
prior
earlier, former
peril
danger
primitive
undeveloped, first of the kind, of long ago
persuade
to convince
pier
a boardwalk or concrete structure built out over water
perplex
to confuse
placid
calm, peaceful
pertinent
related to the discussion
pledge
to promise
plausible
(adj.) appearing true, reasonable, or fair
plague
A widespread disease
predict
to tell the future
precise
exact; accurate
petty
unimportant
presentation
a gift, offering, introduction
persevere
(v.) to keep doing something in spite of difficulties; to refuse to quit even when the going is tough
procure
obtain (something), especially with care or effort.
plateau
a board elevated tract to land
perpetual
never ending or changing
Precision
accuracy; exactness
precede
go before; come before
primary
first, original
prevail
to be in general use
posterity
descendants; future generations
preferable
more desirable
pious
deeply religious
preliminary
leading up to something more important
perch
to sit as birds do
pioneer
a person who goes before others and opens the way for them to follow
proclaim
(v.) to declare publicly or officially
prediction
foretelling of the future
precaution
(n.) care taken beforehand; a step or action taken to prevent something from happening
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recollect
to remember; to recall
remedy
to cure
relative
related, connected, referring
progess
to get better, develop, more forward
quiver
to tremble or shake
radiate
send out rays or waves
remorse
to regret
Recall
to remember
realize
to understand
prudent
planning carefully ahead of time
relinquish
to let go, give up
provoke
to make angry, stir up, excite
rash
a slight breaking out on skin showing redness
prohibit
to forbid
Repetition
repeating
pursue
to chase
prominent
important
regime
system of government
ration
an allowance or fixed share of food
rapidity
swiftness, speed
prowess
bravery, unusual skill
range
scope or extent
rely
to depend on
relentless
never giving up
rare
almost raw
rank
high station or position
recruit
a new man in an army or a cause
Reliability
dependability, trustworthy
recuperation
act of restoring health or strength
progress
advance, improvement
Prophet
A person who speaks or interprets for God to other people
proficiency
excellent performance
quell
to subdue, put down forcibly
prophetic
foretelling the future
relate
to tell
reliable
trustworthy
provision
act of supplying
prolong
to make longer
proficient
advance, excellent in work
reluctant
unwilling
regal
royal
prosper
to be successful
quaint
pleasingly old-fashioned
reluctance
unwillingness
reject
to refuse, decline, discard
punctual
on time; prompt
reform
to change for the better
rejoice
to be very happy
rebellion
war against the government of the country
reaction
response
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shapeless
without form or figure
revise
to restore to life
Salvation
saving or being saved
requisite
required; necessary
reservoir
a large natural or artificial lake used as a source of water supply.
replenish
to fill up again
ruse
trick
serene
calm, peaceful
sentiment
opinion or state of mind based on felling good rather than reason
scour
pass through in search of something
resist
to fight against
royal
kindly, regal, majestic
scorch
to burn on the surface
scarce
rare, hard to get
reprove
to find fault with, scold, rebuke
request
to ask for
revise
to correct or improve
sequence
state of following in order
resentment
bitter displeasure
restraint
a holding back or keeping under control
reply
to answer
restrict
keep within bounds
restrain
to hold back, keep in check
sacrifice
to give up to achieve some object
represent
speak for
rugged
(adj.) rough, irregular; severe, stern; strong; stormy
sacrifice
that which is offered at great cost to self
sanctuary
a sacred place; any place of refuge
rural
country
score
record of points, amount
sheath
a case for the blade of a knife
shred
fragment, piece, particle
respectful
full of regard esteem
serenity
the state of being calm, peaceful, and untroubled
sanitary
free from dirt and filth
sentimental
based on emotion or feeling
shrewd
clever
robust
strong and healthy
scowl
to frown, look unfriendly
respond
to answer
session
the time which during any activity
scramble
push and shove, mix together
retreat
the act of withdrawing or retiring
sever
to cut off
Resolution
a motion by a group expressing its wishes
scowl
frown
resort
to go, have recourse
sheathe
enclose in a protective covering
sallow
Of a sickly, pale-yellowish complexion
Secede
to withdraw
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solitude
the state of being alone
straightforward
honest
stampede
to run away in panic, act in a hasty frightened manner
stately
dignified, majestic
sturdy
strong
statute
law
sodden
(adj.) soaked with liquid or moisture; expressionless, dull; spiritless, listless
specific
Definite; explicit; precise
suave
pleasant in manner
specify
to mention or name in a direct
sincere
honest
spacious
vast; roomy, of great space
solemn
serious
startle
To scare or surprise
subordinate
lower in rank or position
spendthrift
one who spends money wastefully
standard
a rule, idea, or pattern set up as a model
spiritual
related to the spirit, soul, or mind
subsequent
following
simultaneous
at the same time
solitary
lacking in companions, lonely
solicit
to approach with a request or plea
smolder
burn slowly and without a flame
statesman
one experienced in the art of government; an honorable and prominent politician
situation
place, position, state, condition
strenuous
needing much effort; using a lot of energy
signify
To be a sign of; to mean.
soothe
to please, calm down, make peaceful and happy
stoop
to bend downward and forward
studious
given to study and hard work
spectacle
a remarkable sight, public display
sift
to pass through a sieve, to examine with care
sieve
a mesh which holds back larger particles and allows the smaller ones to pass through
skillful
expert, proficient, adept, dexterous
status
condition, position, situation, standing
shun
to avoid deliberately
strut
walk in a exaggerated way
stationary
not moving
stature
height, impressive standing
significant
having meaning; important
shriek
a shrill, wild cry, usually showing intense fear or pain
sovereign
person who has the highest power in the country
steadfast
(adj.) firmly fixed; constant, not moving or changing
soothing
calming, pleasing
subdue
to conquer or bring under control
submissive
easily yielding to authority
spontaneous
self acting, produced from within
submit
to yield to authority
Stanza
a basic division of a poem, a section of a poem
sluggish
slow-moving or inactive
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swindle
to cheat
sway
to move back and forth
sullen
(adj) silent or brooding because of ill humor, anger, or resentment; slow moving, sluggish.
transfer
to convey or carry from one person or place to another
textile
woven cloth
surpass
to exceed
timorous
fearful of danger, indicating fear
tactful
able to say the right thing, not hurting feelings of others
tract
a short pamphlet or leaflet
subside
sink to the bottom, to be quiet or calm
Termination
end
terrify
to fill with terror or great fear
taunt
to jeer at, mock
tributary
a branch of a river
surplus
extra
sulk
to go alone because its not going your way
tact
ability to say and do the kind thing
turmoil
confusion
recuperation
act of restoring health or strength
truce
a temporary peace or stopping of war by agreement
surge
to rise and fall, swell, move like waves
tyrant
an absolute
testimony
a statement by a witness in court
truancy
staying away from school or work
summit
the highest point
toil
to labor, to work hard
token
symbol, souvenir
supernatural
beyond nature
twinge
a sudden, stinging pain
tyranny
cruel and unjust rule of a country
support
hold up, help
tolerant
willing to bear with others' fault
taunt
a gibe, an unpleasant
taint
stain, spot, disgrace
thrift
extreme care in spending money
tempest
a violent storm
tedious
wearisome, tiresome, monotonous
thrive
to be successful, prosper
twitch
to pull with a sudden jerk
sufficient
enough
suspect
to image to be so, believe guilty
suitable
appropriate
testify
give evidence as a witness in a law court.
timid
faint-hearted, shy, fearful, lacking in courage
trespass
to commit an offense
tense
stretched tight
trivial
trifling, unimportant
terminate
to bring to an end
tumult
the noise and confusion made by a number of excited people
survey
to inspect, to take view of
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vivid
spirited
vile
low
unity
the state of being one
wane
to grow less
vigorous
strong
unsound
not safe or reliable
veteran
one experienced in any service
valiant
brave, courageous
visual
pertaining to sight
undoubted
certain
untimely
happening too soon
uninhabited
empty of people
vacant
not occupied
variable
changeable
unimpressive
unable to catch attention
variety
a collection of unlike objects
ultimate
last, final
wax
to grow large
unceasing
never stopping
vanity
too much pride in one's self
vengeance
revenge
uncompromising
unbending
urge
to seek influence
vain
useless
urban
of a city or town
unabridged
not shortened
wary
cautious
vague
unclear
wade
to walk through water
undisputed
unchallenged
vital
living
unravel
to pull apart the threads of
verify
to prove to be true
unwary
off one's guard
veto
to refuse to sign a bill
utilize
to make use of
unruffled
smooth
waver
to fumble to and from
vicious
immoral
vigiliant
alert
vagrant
an idle wanderer
vanquish
to conquer
upright
standing erect
vivacious
lively
vigor
force
vicinity
nearness
unique
unlike anything else
vary
to be different
unconcerned
not disturbed
unanimous
with everyone in agreement
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