1 wordlistabase :: lower; degrade; humiliateabash :: embarrassabate :: subside or moderateabbreviate :: shortenabdicate :: renounce, give upaberrant :: abnormal or deviantaberration :: deviation from the expectedor the normal; mental irregularity ordisorderabet :: assist, usually in doing somethingwrong; encourageabeyance :: suspended actionabhor :: detest; hateabject :: wretched; lacking prideabjure :: renounce upon oathablution :: washingabnegation :: renunciation; self-sacrificeabolish :: cancel; put an end toabominable :: detestable; extremelyunpleasant; very badabominate :: loathe; hateaboriginal :: being the first of its kind in aregion; primitive; nativeabortive :: unsuccessful; fruitlessabrasive :: rubbing away; tending to grinddownabridge :: condense or shortenabrogate :: abolishabscission :: cutting off; separationabscond :: depart secretly and hideabsolute :: complete; totally unlimited;certainabsolve :: pardon (an offense)abstain :: refrain; withhold fromparticipationabstemious :: sparing in eating anddrinking; temperateabstinence :: restraint from eating or

drinkingabstract :: theoretical; not concrete;nonrepresentationalabstruse :: obscure; profound; difficult tounderstandabusive :: coarsely insulting; physicallyharmfulabut :: border upon; adjoinabysmal :: bottomlessabyss :: enormous chasm; vast,bottomless pitacademic :: related to a school; *notpractical or directly useful*accede :: agreeaccelerate :: move fasteraccessible :: easy to approach; obtainableaccessory :: additional object; useful bynot essential thingacclaim :: applaud; announce with greatapprovalacclimate :: adjust to climate orenvironment; adaptacclivity :: sharp up slope of a hillaccolade :: award of meritaccommodate :: oblige or help someone;adjust or bring into harmony; adaptaccomplice :: partner in crimeaccord :: agreementaccost :: approach and speak first to apersonaccoutre :: equipaccretion :: growth; increaseaccrue :: come about by additionacerbity :: bitterness of speech andtemperacetic :: vinegaryacidulous :: slightly sour; sharp; causticacknowledge :: recognize; admitacme :: peak; pinnacle; highest point

acoustics :: science of sound; quality thatmakes a room easy or hard to hear inacquiesce :: assent; agree passivelyacquittal :: deliverance from a chargeacrid :: sharp; bitterly pungentacrimonious :: bitter in words or manneracrophobia :: fear of heightsactuarial :: calculating; pertaining toinsurance statisticsactuate :: motivateacuity :: sharpnessacumen :: mental keennessacute :: quickly perceptive; keen; briefand severeadage :: wise saying; proverbadamant :: hard; inflexibleadapt :: alter; modifyaddendum :: addition; appendix to bookaddiction :: compulsive, habitual needaddle :: muddle; drive crazy; *becomerotten : said of an egg*address :: direct a speech to; deal with ordiscussadept :: expert atadhere :: stick fastadherent :: supporter; followeradjacent :: adjoining; neighboring; closebyadjunct :: something (generallynonessential or inferior) added or attachedadjuration :: solemn urgingadjutant :: staff officer assisting thecommander; assistantadmonish :: warn; reproveadorn :: decorateadroit :: skillful2 wordlistadulation :: flattery; admirationadulterate :: make impure by adding

inferior or tainted substancesadvent :: arrivaladventitious :: accidental; casualadversary :: opponent; enemyadverse :: unfavorable; hostileadversity :: poverty; misfortuneadvert :: refer (to)advocacy :: support; active pleading onbehalf of someone or somethingadvocate :: urge; plead foraegis :: shield; defenseaerie :: nest of a large bird of prey (eagle,hawk)aesthetic :: artistic; dealing with orcapable of appreciating the beautifulaffable :: easily approachable; warmlyfriendlyaffected :: artificial; pretended; assumedin order to impressaffidavit :: written statement made underoathaffiliation :: joining; associating withaffinity :: kinshipaffirmation :: positive assertion;confirmation solemn pledge by one whorefuses to take an oathaffix :: attach or add on: fastenaffliction :: state of distress; cause ofsufferingaffluence :: abundance; wealthaffront :: insult; offense; intentional act ofdisrespectagape :: openmouthedagenda :: items of business at a meetingagglomeration :: collection; heapaggrandize :: increase or intensify; raise inpower, wealth, rank or honoraggregate :: gather; accumulateaggressor :: attacker

aghast :: horrified; dumbfoundedagility :: nimbleness, dexterityagitate :: stir up; disturbagnostic :: one who is skeptical of theexistence of a god or any ultimate realityagog :: highly excited; intensely curiousagrarian :: pertaining to land andcultivationalacrity :: cheerful promptness; eagernessalchemy :: medieval chemistryalcove :: nock (corner); recessalias :: an assumed namealienate :: make hostile; separatealimentary :: supplying nourishmentalimony :: payments made to an exspouseafter divorceallay :: calm; pacifyallege :: state without proofallegiance :: loyaltyallegory :: story in which characters areused as symbols; fablealleviate :: relieve; lessenalliteration :: repetition of beginning soundin poetryallocate :: assignalloy :: (n)a mixture of metals (v) mix;make less pure; lessen or moderateallude :: refer indirectlyallure :: entice; attractallusion :: indirect referencealluvial :: pertaining to soil deposits left byrunning wateraloft :: upwardaloof :: apart; reservedaltercation :: noisy quarrel; heated disputealtruistic :: unselfishly generous;concerned for othersamalgamate :: combine; unite in one bodyamass :: collect

amazon :: female warriorambidextrous :: capable of using eitherhand with equal easeambience :: environment; atmosphereambiguous :: unclear or doubtful inmeaningambivalence :: the state of havingcontradictory or conflicting emotionalattitudesamble :: moving at an easy paceambrosia :: food of the godsambulatory :: able to walk; not bedriddenameliorate :: improveamenable :: readily managed or willing tobe led; answerable or accountable legallyamend :: correct; change, generally forthe better3 wordlistamenities :: convenient features;courtesiesamiable :: agreeable; lovable; warmlyfriendlyamicable :: politely friendly; notquarrelsomeamiss :: wrong; faultyamity :: friendshipamnesia :: loss of memoryamnesty :: pardonamok (also amuck) :: in a state of rageamoral :: nonmoralamorous :: moved by sexual love; lovingamorphous :: formless; lacking shape ordefinitionamphibian :: able to live both on land andin wateramphitheater :: oval building with tiers ofseatsample :: abundantamplify :: broaden or clarify by expanding;

intensify; make strongeramputate :: cut off part of body; pruneamulet :: charm; talismananachronism :: something or someonemisplaced in timeanalgesic :: causing insensitivity to painanalogous :: comparableanalogy :: similarity; parallelismanarchist :: person who seeks to overturnthe established government; advocate ofabolishing authorityanathema :: solemn curse; someone orsomething regarded as a curseancestry :: family descentanchor :: secure or fasten firmly; be fixedin placeancillary :: serving as an aid or accessory;auxiliaryanecdote :: short account of an amusingor interesting eventanemia :: condition in which blood lacksred corpusclesanesthetic :: substance that removessensation with or without loss ofconsciousnessanguish :: acute pain; extreme sufferingangular :: sharp-cornered; stiff in manneranimadversion :: critical remarkanimated :: lively; spiritedanimosity :: active enmityanimus :: hostile feeling or intentannals :: records; historyanneal :: reduce brittleness and improvetoughness by heating and coolingannex :: attach; *take possession of*annihilate :: destroyannotate :: comment; make explanatorynotesannuity :: yearly allowance

annul :: make void; cancelanodyne :: drug that relieves pain; opiateanoint :: apply ointment or oil esp asreligious ceremony; consecrateanomalous :: abnormal; irregularanomaly :: irregularityanonymity :: state of being nameless;anonymousnessantagonism :: hostility; active resistanceantecede :: precedeantecedents :: preceding events orcircumstances that influence what comeslater; ancestors or early backgroundantediluvian :: antiquated; extremelyancientanthem :: song of praise or patriotismanthology :: book of literary selections byvarious authorsanthropoid :: manlikeanthropologist :: student of the historyand science of humankindanthropomorphic :: having human form orcharacteristicsanticlimax :: letdown in thought oremotionantidote :: remedy to counteract a poisonor diseaseantipathy :: aversion; dislikeantiquated :: obsolete; outdatedantiseptic :: substance that preventsinfectionantithesis :: contrast; direct opposite of ortoanvil :: iron block used in hammering outmetalsapathy :: lack of caring; indifferenceape :: imitate or mimicaperture :: opening; holeapex :: tip; summit; climax

aphasia :: loss of speech due to injury orillnessaphorism :: pithy maxim or sayingapiary :: a place where bees are keptaplomb :: self-possession; assurance;poiseapocalyptic :: prophetic; pertaining torevelationsapocryphal :: untrue; made upapogee :: highest pointapolitical :: having an aversion or lack ofconcern for political affairsapologist :: one who writes in defense of acause or institutionapostate :: one who abandons his religiousfaith or political beliefsapothecary :: druggist4 wordlistapothegm :: pithy, compact sayingapotheosis :: elevation to godhood; anideal example of somethingappall :: dismay; shockapparition :: ghost; phantomappease :: pacify or soothe; relieveappellation :: name; titleappend :: attachapplication :: diligent attentionapposite :: appropriate; fittingappraise :: estimate value ofappreciate :: be thankful for; increase inworth; be thoroughly concious aboutapprehend :: 1) arrest (a criminal); 2)dread (<- to anticipate with anxiety) ; 3)perceiveapprehensive :: 1) fearful; 2) *discerning*apprise :: informapprobation :: approvalappropriate :: acquire; take possession offor one's own use

appurtenances :: subordinate possessionsapropos (prep) :: with reference to;regarding 2) at the right timeaptitude :: fitness; talentaquiline :: curved, hookedarable :: fit for growing cropsarbiter :: person with power to decide amatter in dispute; judgearbitrary :: unreasonable or capricious;tyrannicalarbitrate :: act as judgearboretum :: place where differentvarieties of trees and shrubs are studiedand exhibitedarcade :: a covered passageway, usuallylined with shopsarcane :: secret; mysterious; known onlyto the initiatedarchaeology :: study of artifacts and relicsof early mankindarchaic :: antiquatedarchetype :: prototype; primitive patternarchipelago :: group of closely locatedislandsarchives :: public records; place wherepublic records are keptardor :: heat; passion; zealarduous :: hard; strenuousargot :: slangaria :: operatic soloarid :: dry; barrenaristocracy :: hereditary nobility;privileged classarmada :: fleet of warshipsaromatic :: fragrantarraign :: charge in court; indictarray :: 1) marshal; draw up in order 2)*clothe; adorn*arrears :: being in debt

arrhythmic :: lacking rhythm or regularityarrogance :: pride; haughtinessarroyo :: a dry gully; a rivulet or streamarsenal :: storage place for militaryequipmentarticulate :: effective; distinctartifact :: object made by human beings,either handmade or mass-producedartifice :: deception; trickeryartisan :: a manually skilled workerartless :: without guile; open and honestascendancy :: controlling influenceascertain :: find out for certainascetic :: practicing self-denial; austereascribe :: refer; attribute; assignaseptic :: preventing infection; having acleansing effectashen :: ash-colored; deadly paleasinine :: stupidaskance :: with a sideways or indirect lookaskew :: crookedly; slanted; at an angleasperity :: sharpness (of temper)aspersion :: slanderous remarkaspirant :: seeker after position or statusaspire :: seek to attain; long forassail :: assaultassay :: analyze; evaluateassent :: agree; acceptassert :: state strongly or positively; insiston or demand recognition of (rights,claims, etc.)assessment :: estimation; appraisalassiduous :: diligentassimilate :: absorb; cause to becomehomogenousassuage :: ease or lessen (pain); satisfy(hunger); soothe (anger)assumption :: something taken forgranted; *the taking over or taking

possession of*assurance :: promise or pledge; certainty;self-confidenceasteroid :: small planetastigmatism :: eye defect that preventsproper focus5 wordlistastral :: relating to the starsastringent :: binding; causing contraction;harsh or severeastronomical :: enormously large orextensiveastute :: wise; shrewd; keenasunder :: into parts; apartasylum :: place of refuge or shelter;protectionasymmetric :: not identical on both sidesof a dividing central lineatavism :: resemblance to remoteancestors rather than to parents; reversionto an earlier type; throwbackatheistic :: denying the existence of Godatone :: make amends for; pay foratrocity :: brutal deadatrophy :: wasting awayattentive :: alert and watchful;considerate; thoughtfulattenuate :: make thin; weakenattest :: testify; bear witnessattribute :: essential qualityattrition :: gradual decrease in numbers;reduction in the work force without firingemployees; wearing away of opposition bymeans of harassmentatypical :: not normalaudacious :: daring; boldaudit :: examination of accountsaugment :: increase; add toaugury :: omen; prophecy

august :: impressive; majesticaureole :: sun's corona; haloauroral :: pertaining to the aurora borealisauspicious :: favoring successaustere :: forbiddingly stern; severelysimple and unornamentedauthenticate :: prove genuineauthoritarian :: subordinating theindividual to the state; completelydominating another's willauthoritative :: having the weight ofauthority; peremptory and dictatorialautocratic :: having absolute, uncheckedpower; dictatorialautomaton :: mechanism that imitatesactions of humansautonomous :: self-governingautopsy :: examination of a dead body;postmortemauxiliary :: offering or providing help;additional or subsidiaryavalanche :: great mass of falling snowand iceavarice :: greediness for wealthavenge :: take vengeance for something(or on behalf of someone)aver :: state confidentlyaverse :: reluctant; disinclinedaversion :: firm dislikeavert :: prevent; turn awayaviary :: enclosure for birdsavid :: greedy; eager foravow :: declare openlyavuncular :: like an uncleawe :: solemn wonderawl :: pointed tool used for piercingawry :: distorted; crookedaxiom :: self-evident truth requiring noproof

azure :: sky bluebabble :: chatter idlybacchanalian :: drunkenbadger :: pester; annoybadinage :: teasing conversationbaffle :: frustrate; perplexbait :: harass; teasebaleful :: deadly; having a maligninfluence; ominousbalk :: 1) stop short, as if faced with anobstacle, and refuse to continue 2) foilballast :: heavy substance used to addstability or weightbalm :: something that relieves painbalmy :: mild; fragrantbanal :: hackneyed; commonplace; trite;lacking originalitybandy :: discuss lightly or glibly; exchange(words) heatedlybane :: cause of ruin; cursebantering :: good-naturedly ridiculingbarb :: sharp projection from fishhook orother object; openly cutting remark6 wordlistbard :: poetbarefaced :: shameless; bold; unconcealedbaroque :: highly ornatebarrage :: barrier laid down by artilleryfire; overwhelming profusionbarrister :: counselor-at-lawbarterer :: traderbask :: luxuriate; take pleasure in warmthbastion :: stronghold; something seen as asource of protectionbate :: let down; restrainbauble :: trinket; triflebawdy :: indecent; obscenebeatific :: giving bliss; blissfulbeatitude :: blessedness; state of bliss

bedizen :: dress with vulgar finerybedraggle :: wet thoroughlybeeline :: direct, quick routebefuddle :: confuse thoroughlybeget :: father; produce; give rise tobegrudge :: resentbeguile :: mislead or delude; cheat; passtimebehemoth :: huge creature; something ofmonstrous size or powerbeholden :: obligated; indebtedbehoove :: be suited to; be incumbentuponbelabor :: explain or go over excessivelyor to a ridiculous degree; assail verballybelated :: delayedbeleaguer :: besiege or attack; harassbelie :: contradict; give a false impressionbelittle :: disparage; depreciatebellicose :: warlikebelligerent :: quarrelsomebemoan :: 1. lament; 2. expressdisapproval ofbemused :: confused; lost in thought;preoccupiedbenediction :: blessingbenefactor :: gift giver; patronbeneficent :: kindly; doing goodbenevolent :: generous; charitablebenign :: kindly; favorable; not malignantbenison :: blessingbent :: determined; natural talent orinclinationbequeath :: leave to someone by means ofa will; hand downberate :: scold stronglybereavement :: state of being deprived ofsomething valuable or belovedbereft :: deprived of; lacking

berserk :: frenziedbeseech :: beg; plead withbeset :: harass or trouble; to surround orhem inbesiege :: surround with armed forces;harass (with requests)besmirch :: soil, defilebestial :: beastlike; brutal; inhumanbestow :: confer; to give, grantbetoken :: signify; indicatebetray :: be unfaithful; reveal(unconsciously or unwillingly)betroth :: become engaged to marrybevy :: large groupbicameral :: two-chambered, as alegislative bodybicker :: quarrelbiennial :: every two yearsbifurcated :: divided into two branches;forkedbigotry :: stubborn intolerancebilious :: suffering from indigestion;irritablebilk :: swindle; cheatbillowing :: swelling out in waves; surgingbivouac :: temporary encampmentbizarre :: fantastic; violently contrastingblanch :: bleach; whitenbland :: soothing or mild; agreeableblandishment :: flatteryblare :: loud, harsh roar or screech;dazzling blaze of lightblasé :: bored with pleasure or dissipationblasphemy :: irreverence; sacrilege;cursingblatant :: extremely obvious; loudlyoffensivebleak :: cold or cheerless; unlikely to befavorable

blighted :: suffering from a disease;destroyedblithe :: gay; joyousbloated :: swollen or puffed as with wateror airblowhard :: talkative boasterbludgeon :: club; heavy-headed weaponbluff :: 1) (adj) rough but good-natured 2)pretense (of strength); deception; *highcliff*7 wordlistblunder :: errorblurt :: utter impulsivelybluster :: blow in heavy gusts; threatenemptily; bullybode :: foreshadow; portendbogus :: counterfeit; not authenticbohemian :: unconventional (in an artisticway)boisterous :: violent; rough; noisybolster :: support; reinforcebolt (n) :: door bar; fastening pin orscrew; length of fabricbolt (v) :: dash or dart off; fasten (adoor); *gobble down*bombardment :: attack (as with missiles)bombastic :: pompous; using inflatedlanguageboon :: blessing; benefitboorish :: rude; insensitive; awkward; illmanneredbouillon :: clear beef soupbountiful :: abundant; graciously generousbourgeois :: middle class; selfishlymaterialistic; dully conventionalbovine :: cowlike; placid and dullbowdlerize :: expurgateboycott :: refrain from buying or usingbrackish :: somewhat salinebraggadocio :: boasting

braggart :: boasterbrandish :: wave around; flourish (<-[here] to make showy, wavy motions, asof the arms)bravado :: swagger; assumed air ofdefiancebrawn :: muscular strength; sturdinessbrazen :: insolent; shamelessbreach :: breaking of contract or duty;fissure or gapbreadth :: width; extentbrevity :: concisenessbrindled :: tawny or grayish with streaksor spotsbristling :: rising like bristles; showingirritationbroach :: introduce; open upbrocade :: rich, figured fabricbrochure :: pamphletbrooch :: ornamental claspbrook :: tolerate; endure 2) a smallstreambrowbeat :: bully; intimidatebrowse :: graze; skim or glance at casuallybrunt :: main impact or shockbrusque :: blunt; abruptbuccaneer :: a pirate, or sea robberbucolic :: rustic; pastoralbuffet (n) :: table with food set out forpeople to serve themselves; meal at whichpeople help themselves to food that's beenset out.buffet (v) :: slap; batter; knock aboutbuffoonery :: clowningbugaboo :: bugbear; object of baselessterrorbullion :: gold and silver in the form ofbarsbulwark :: earthwork or other strong

defense; person who defendsbungle :: mismanage; blunderbuoyant :: able to float; *cheerful andoptimistic*bureaucracy :: over regulatedadministrative system marked by red tapeburgeon :: grow forth; send out budsburlesque :: give an imitation that ridiculesburnish :: make shiny by rubbing; polishbuttress :: support; prop upbuxom :: full-bosomed; plump; jollycabal :: small group of persons secretlyunited to promote their own interestscache :: hiding placecacophonous :: discordant; inharmoniouscadaver :: corpsecadaverous :: like a corpse; palecadence :: rhythmic rise and fall (of wordsor sounds); beatcajole :: coax; wheedlecalamity :: disaster; miserycalculated :: deliberately planned; likelycaldron :: large kettlecaliber :: ability; qualitycalligraphy :: beautiful writing; excellentpenmanshipcallous :: hardened; unfeelingcallow :: youthful; immature;inexperiencedcalorific :: heat-producingcalumny :: malicious misrepresentation;slandercamaraderie :: good-fellowshipcameo :: shell or jewel carved in relief;star's special appearance in a minor role inthe filmcamouflage :: disguise; concealcanard :: unfounded rumor; exaggeratedreport

candor :: frankness; open honestycanine :: related to dogs; doglikecanker :: *any ulcerous sore*; any evilcanny :: shrewd; thriftycanon :: collection or authoritative list ofbooks (e.g., by an author, or accepted asscripture); rule or standard set byecclesiastical authorcantankerous :: ill-humored; irritablecantata :: story set to music, to be sungby a choruscanter :: slow gallop8 wordlistcanto :: division of a long poemcanvass :: determine or seek opinions,votes, etc.capacious :: spaciouscapacity :: mental or physical ability; role;ability to accommodatecapillary :: having a very fine borecapitulate :: surrendercaprice :: whimcapricious :: unpredictable; ficklecaption :: title; chapter heading; textunder illustrationcaptious :: faultfindingcarafe :: glass water bottle; decantercarapace :: shell covering the back (of aturtle, crab, etc.)carat :: unit of weight for precious stones;measure of fineness of goldcarcinogenic :: causing cancercardinal :: chiefcardiologist :: doctor specializing inailments of the heartcareen :: lurch; sway from side to sidecaricature :: grotesque or ludicrouslyexaggerated representation; distortion;burlesque

carillon :: a set of bells capable of beingplayedcarnage :: destruction of lifecarnal :: fleshycarnivorous :: meat-eatingcarousal :: drunken revelcarping :: petty criticism; fault-findingcarrion :: rotting flesh of a dead bodycartographer :: map-makercascade :: small waterfallcaste :: one of the hereditary classes inHindu Society, social stratification;prestigecastigation :: punishment; severe criticismcasual :: implying a cause-and-effectrelationshipcasualty :: serious or fatal accidentcataclysm :: deluge; upheavalcatalyst :: agent that brings about achemical change while it remainsunaffected and unchanged.catapult :: slingshot; hurling machinecataract :: great waterfall; eyeabnormalitycatastrophe :: calamity; disastercatcall :: shout of disapproval; boocatechism :: book for religious instruction;instruction by question and answercategorical :: without exceptions;unqualified; absolutecatharsis :: purging or cleansing of anypassage of the bodycathartic :: purgative i.e. tending to purifycatholic :: universal; wide-ranging liberalcaucus :: private meeting of members of aparty to select officers or determine policycaulk :: to make watertight (by pluggingseams)caustic :: burning; sarcastically biting

cauterize :: burn with hot iron or causticcavalcade :: procession; paradecavalier :: casual and offhand; arrogantcavil :: make frivolous objectionscede :: yield (title, territory) to; surrenderformallycelerity :: speed; rapiditycelestial :: heavenlycelibate :: abstaining from sexualintercourse; unmarriedcensor :: overseer of morals; person whoeliminates inappropriate mattercensorious :: criticalcensure :: blame; criticizecentaur :: mythical figure, half man andhalf horsecentigrade :: denoting a widely usedtemperature scale (basically same asCelsius)centrifugal :: radiating; departing from thecentercentrifuge :: machine that separatessubstances by whirling themcentripetal :: tending toward the centercenturion :: Roman army officercerebral :: pertaining to the brain orintellectcerebration :: thoughtceremonious :: marked by formalitycertitude :: certaintycessation :: stoppagecession :: yielding to another; cedingchafe :: warm by rubbing; make sore (byrubbing)chaff :: worthless product of endeavorchaffing :: bantering; jokingchagrin :: vexation (caused by humiliationor injured pride); disappointmentchalice :: goblet; consecrated cup

chameleon :: lizard that changes color indifferent situations9 wordlistchampion :: support militantlychaotic :: in utter disordercharisma :: divine gift; great popularcharm or appealcharlatan :: quack; pretender toknowledgechary :: cautious; sparing or restrainedabout givingchase :: ornament a metal surface byindentingchasm :: abysschassis :: framework and working parts ofan automobilechaste :: pure; virginal; modestchasten :: discipline; punish in order tocorrectchastise :: punishchauvinist :: blindly devoted patriot;zealous adherent of a group or causecheck :: stop motion; curb or restraincheckered :: marked by changes in fortunecherubic :: angelic; innocent-lookingchicanery :: trickery; deceptionchide :: scoldchimerical :: fantastically improbable;highly unrealistic; imaginativechisel :: wedge like tool for cuttingchisel (v) :: *swindle or cheat*; cut with achiselchivalrous :: courteous; faithful; bravecholeric :: hot-temperedchoreography :: art of representing dancesin written symbols; arrangement of danceschortle :: chuckle with delightchronic :: long established, as a diseasechronicle :: report; record (in chronological

order)churlish :: boorish; rudeciliated :: having minute hairscipher :: 1) *nonentity; worthless personor thing* 2) secret codecirclet :: small ring; bandcircuitous :: roundabout; indirect; deviouscircumlocution :: indirect or roundaboutexpressioncircumscribe :: limit; confinecircumspect :: prudent; cautiouscircumvent :: outwit; bafflecistern :: reservoir or water tankcitadel :: fortresscite :: quote; commendcivil :: having to do with citizens or thestate; courteous and politeclairvoyant :: having foresight;fortunetellerclamber :: climb by crawlingclamor :: noiseclandestine :: secretclangor :: loud, resounding noiseclapper :: striker (tongue) of a bellclarion :: shrill, trumpet like soundclaustrophobia :: fear of being locked inclavicle :: collarbonecleave (n) cleavage (adj.) cloven :: split orsever; cling to; remain faithful tocleft :: splitclemency :: disposition to be lenient;mildness, as of the weathercliché :: phrase dulled in meaning byrepetitionclientele :: body of customersclimactic (n) climax :: relating to thehighest pointclime :: region; climateclique :: small, exclusive group

cloister :: monastery or conventclout :: great influence (especially politicalor social)cloying (v) cloy :: distasteful (becauseexcessive); excessively sweet orsentimentalcoagulate :: thicken; congeal; clotcoalesce :: combine; fusecoalition :: partnership; league; unioncoda :: concluding section of a musical orliterary compositioncoddle :: treat gently; pampercodicil :: supplement to the body of a willcodify :: to arrange (laws, rules, etc.)systematically; classifycoercion :: use of force to get someone toobey; government by forcecoeval :: living at the same time as;contemporarycog :: tooth projecting from a wheelcogent :: convincingcogitate :: think overcognate :: related linguistically; allied byblood; similar or akin in naturecognitive :: having to do with knowing orperceiving related to mental processescognizance :: knowledgecohabit :: live togethercohere :: stick togethercohesion :: tendency to keep togethercohorts :: armed bandcoiffure :: hairstylecoin :: make coins; invent or fabricatecoincidence :: the chance occurrence, atthe same time, of two or more seeminglyconnected eventscolander :: utensil with perforated bottomused for straining10 wordlist

collaborate :: work togethercollage :: work of art put together fromfragmentscollate :: examine in order to verifyauthenticity; arrange in ordercollateral :: security given for a loancollation :: a light mealcolloquial :: pertaining to conversational orcommon speech; informalcolloquy :: informal discussioncollusion :: conspiring in a fraudulentschemecolossal :: hugecolossus :: gigantic statuecomatose :: in a coma; extremely sleepycombustible :: easily burnedcomely :: attractive; agreeablecomestible :: something fit to be eatencomeuppance :: deserved punishment;retributioncomity :: courtesy; civilitycommandeer :: to draft for militarypurposes; to take for public usecommemorative :: remembering; honoringcommensurate :: equal in extentcommiserate :: feel or express pity orsympathy forcommodious :: spacious and comfortablecommunal :: held in common; of group ofpeoplecompact (adj.) :: tightly packed; firm;briefcompact (n) :: agreement; contractcompatible :: harmonious; in harmonywithcompelling :: overpowering; irresistible ineffectcompendium :: brief, comprehensivesummary

compensatory :: making up for; repayingcompilation :: listing of statisticalinformation in tabular or book formcompile :: assemble; gather; accumulatecomplacency :: self-satisfaction; smugnesscomplaisant :: trying to please; obligingcomplement :: complete; consummate;make perfectcomplementary :: serving to completesomethingcompliance :: readiness to yield;conformity in fulfilling requirementcompliant :: yielding; conforming torequirementscomplicity :: participation; involvementcomponent :: element; ingredientcomport :: bear one's self; behavecomposure :: mental calmnesscompound :: combine; constitute; payinterest; increasecomprehensive :: thorough; inclusivecompress :: close; squeeze; contractcomprise :: include; consist ofcompromise :: adjust or settle by makingmutual concessions; endanger theinterests or reputation ofcompunction :: remorsecompute :: reckon; calculateconcatenate :: link as in a chainconcave :: hollowconcede :: admit; yieldconceit :: vanity or self-love; whimsicalidea; extravagant metaphorconcentric :: having a common centerconception :: beginning; forming of anideaconcerted :: mutually agreed on; donetogetherconcession :: an act of yielding

conciliatory :: reconciling; soothingconcise :: brief and compactconclave :: private meetingconclusive :: decisive; ending all debateconcoct :: prepare by combining; make upin concertconcomitant :: that which accompaniesconcord :: harmonyconcur :: agreeconcurrent :: happening at the same timecondescend :: bestow courtesies with asuperior aircondign :: adequate; deservedly severecondiments :: seasonings; spicescondole :: express sympathetic sorrowcondone :: overlook; forgive; give tacitapproval; excuseconducive :: helpful; contributiveconduit :: aqueduct passageway for fluidsconfidant :: trusted friendconfine :: shut in; restrictconfiscate :: seize; commandeerconflagration :: great fireconfluence :: flowing together; crowdconformity :: harmony; agreementconfound :: confuse; puzzlecongeal :: freeze; coagulatecongenial :: pleasant; friendly; kindred [ --- tastes]congenital :: existing at birth11 wordlistconglomeration :: mass of materialsticking togethercongruence :: correspondence or parts;harmonious relationshipcongruent :: in agreement; correspondingconifer :: pine tree; cone-bearing treeconjecture :: surmise; guessconjugal :: pertaining to marriage

conjure :: summon a devil; practicemagic; imagine or inventconnivance :: pretense of ignorance ofsomething wrong; assistance; permissionto offendconnoisseur :: person competent to act asa judge of art, etc.; a lover of an artconnotation :: suggested or impliedmeaning of an expressionconnubial :: pertaining to marriage or thematrimonial stateconsanguinity :: kinshipconscientious :: scrupulous; carefulconscript :: draftee; person forced intomilitary serviceconsecrate :: dedicate; sanctifyconsensus :: general agreementconsequential :: following as result orinference; *pompous; self-important*conservatory :: school of the fine arts(especially music or drama)consign :: deliver officially; entrust; setapartconsistency :: absence of contradictions;dependability; uniformity; degree ofthicknessconsole :: lessen sadness ordisappointment; give comfortconsolidation :: unification; process ofbecoming firmer or strongerconsonance :: harmony; agreementconsort (n) :: husband or wifeconsort (v) :: associate withconspiracy :: treacherous plotconstituent :: *supporter*constraint :: compulsion; repression offeelingsconstrue :: explain; interpretconsummate :: complete

contagion :: infectioncontaminate :: pollutecontempt :: scorn; disdaincontend :: struggle; compete; assertearnestlycontention :: claim; thesiscontentious :: quarrelsomecontest :: disputecontext :: writing preceding and followingthe passage quotedcontiguous :: adjacent to; touching uponcontinence :: self-restraint; sexual chastitycontingent :: dependent on; conditionalcontortions :: twistings; distortionscontraband :: illegal trade; smuggling;smuggled goodscontravene :: contradict; oppose: infringeon or transgresscontrite :: penitentcontrived :: forced; artificial; notspontaneouscontrovert :: oppose with arguments;attempt to refute; contradictcontumacious :: disobedient; resistingauthoritycontusion :: bruiseconundrum :: riddle; difficult problemconvene :: assembleconvention :: social or moral customestablished practiceconventional :: ordinary; typicalconverge :: approach; tend to meet; cometogetherconversant :: familiar withconverse :: oppositeconvert :: one who has adopted a differentreligion or opinionconvex :: curving outwardconveyance :: vehicle; transfer

conviction :: judgment that someone isguilty of a crime; strongly held beliefconvivial :: festive; gay; characterized byjovialityconvoke :: call togetherconvoluted :: coiled around; involved;intricatecopious :: plentifulcoquette :: a girl or woman who merelyfrom vanity tries to get men‘s attentionand admiration; flirtcordial :: gracious; heartfeltcordon :: extended line of men orfortifications to prevent access or egresscornice :: projecting molding on building(usually above columns)cornucopia :: horn overflowing with fruitand grain; symbol of abundancecorollary :: consequence; accompanimentcorporeal :: bodily; materialcorpulent :: very fatcorrelation :: mutual relationshipcorroborate :: confirm; supportcorrode :: destroy by chemical actioncorrosive :: eating away by chemicals ordiseasecorrugated :: wrinkled; ridgedcosmic :: pertaining to the universe; vastcoterie :: group that meets socially selectcirclecountenance (n) :: facecountenance (v) :: approve; toleratecounterfeit :: not genuine; imitation;forgedcountermand :: cancel; revoke12 wordlistcounterpart :: a thing that completesanother; things very much alikecoup :: highly successful action or sudden

attackcouple :: join; unitecourier :: messengercovenant :: agreementcovert :: secret; hidden; impliedcovetous :: avaricious; eagerly desirous ofcow :: terrorize; intimidatecower :: shrink quivering, as from fearcoy :: shy; modest; coquettishcozen :: cheat; hoodwink; swindlecrabbed :: sour; peevishcrass :: very unrefined; grossly insensiblecraven :: cowardlycredence :: beliefcredo :: creed; system of (esp. religious)beliefscredulity :: belief on slight evidence;gullibility; naivetécreed :: system of religious or ethicalbeliefcrescendo :: increase in the volume orintensity, as in a musical passage; climaxcrestfallen :: dejected; dispiritedcrevice :: crack; fissurecringe :: shrink back, as if in fearcriteria :: standards used in judgingcrone :: hag i.e. withered old womancrotchety :: eccentric; whimsicalcrux :: essential or main pointcrypt :: vault, esp. one below church usedfor burial-placecryptic :: mysterious; hidden; secretcubicle :: small chamber used for sleepingcuisine :: style of cookingculinary :: relating to cookingcull :: pick out; rejectculmination :: attainment of highest pointculpable :: deserving blameculvert :: artificial channel for water

cumbersome :: heavy; hard to managecumulative :: growing by additioncupidity :: greedcurator :: superintendent; managercurmudgeon :: churlish, miserly individualcursive :: flowing, runningcursory :: casual; superficial; hastily donecurtail :: shorten; reducecynical :: skeptical or distrustful of humanmotivescynosure :: object of general attentiondabble :: work at in a non-serious fashion;splash arounddais :: raised platform for guests of honordally :: to flirt; trifle with; procrastinatedank :: dampdapper :: neat and trimdappled :: spotteddaub :: smear (as with paint)daunt :: intimidate; frightendauntless :: bolddawdle :: loiter; waste timedeadlock :: standstill; stalematedeadpan :: wooden; impassivedearth :: scarcitydebacle :: sudden downfall; completedisasterdebase :: reduce in quality or value; lowerin esteem; degradedebauch :: corrupt; seduce from virtuedebilitate :: weaken; enfeebledebonair :: friendly; aiming to pleasedebris :: rubbledebunk :: expose as false, exaggerated,worthless, etc.; ridiculedebutante :: young woman making formalentrance into societydecadence :: decaydecant :: pour off gently

decapitate :: beheaddecelerate :: slow down13 wordlistdeciduous :: falling off, as of leavesdecimate :: kill, usually one out of tendecipher :: decodedeclivity :: downward slopedécolleté :: having a low-cut necklinedecomposition :: decaydecorum :: propriety; orderliness and goodtaste in mannersdecoy :: lure or baitdecrepitude :: state of collapse caused byillness or old agedecry :: express strong disapproval of;disparagededucible :: derived by reasoningdeface :: mar; disfiguredefame :: harm someone's reputation;malign; slanderdefault :: failure to actdefeatist :: resigned to defeat; acceptingdefeat as a natural outcomedefection :: desertiondefer :: give in respectfully; submit 2)postponedeference :: courteous regard foranother's wishdefiance :: refusal to yield; resistancedefile :: pollute; profanedefinitive :: most reliable or completedeflect :: turn asidedefoliate :: destroy leavesdefrock :: to strip a priest or minister ofchurch authoritydeft :: neat; skillfuldefunct :: dead; no longer in use orexistencedegenerate :: become wore; deteriorate

degradation :: humiliation; debasement;degenerationdehydrate :: remove water from; dry outdeify :: turn into a god; idolizedeign :: condescend; stoopdelete :: erase; strike outdeleterious :: harmfuldeliberate :: consider; ponderdelineate :: portray; depict; sketchdelirium :: mental disorder marked byconfusiondelta :: flat plain of mud or sand betweenbranches of a riverdelude :: deceivedeluge :: flood; rushdelusion :: false belief; hallucinationdelusive :: deceptive; raising vain hopesdelve :: dig; investigatedemagogue :: person who appeals topeople's prejudice; false leaderdemean :: degrade; humiliatedemeanor :: behavior; bearingdemented :: insanedemise :: deathdemographic :: related to populationbalancedemolition :: destructiondemoniac :: fiendishdemotic :: pertaining to the peopledemur :: object (because of doubts,scruples); hesitatedemure :: grave; serious; coydenigrate :: blackendenizen :: inhabitant or resident; regularvisitordenotation :: meaning; distinguishing bynamedenouement :: outcome; finaldevelopment of the plot of a play or other

literary workdenounce :: condemn; criticizedepict :: portraydeplete :: reduce; exhaustdeplore :: regretdeploy :: spread out [troops] in anextended though shallow battle linedepose :: dethrone; remove from officedeposition :: testimony under oathdepravity :: extreme corruption;wickednessdeprecate :: express disapproval of;protest against; belittledepreciate :: lessen in valuedepredation :: plunderingderanged :: insanederelict :: abandoned; *negligent*deride :: ridicule; make fun ofderision :: ridiculederivative :: unoriginal; obtained fromanother sourcedermatologist :: one who studies the skinand its diseases14 wordlistderogatory :: tending to lessen or impair;detracting disparaging; belittlingdescry :: catch sight ofdesecrate :: profane; violate the sanctityofdesiccate :: dry updesolate (adj.) :: unpopulated;depressing; deserteddesolate (v) :: rob of joy; lay waste to;forsakedesperado :: reckless outlaw i.e. criminaldespise :: look on with scorn; regard asworthless or distastefuldespoil :: plunderdespondent :: depressed; gloomy

despot :: tyrant; harsh, authoritarian rulerdestitute :: extremely poordesultory :: aimless; haphazard;digressing at randomdetached :: emotionally removed; calmand objective; physically separatedeterminate :: having a fixed order ofprocedure; invariabledetermination :: resolve; *measurementor calculation*; decisiondeterrent :: something that discourages;hindrancedetonation :: explosiondetraction :: slandering; aspersiondetrimental :: harmful; damagingdeviate :: turn away from (a principle,norm); depart; divergedevious :: roundabout; erratic; notstraightforwarddevise :: think up; invent; plandevoid :: lackingdevolve :: deputize; pass to othersdevotee :: enthusiastic followerdevout :: piousdexterous :: skillfuldiabolical :: devilishdiadem :: crowndialectical :: relating to the art of debate;*mutual or reciprocal*diaphanous :: sheer; transparentdiatribe :: bitter scolding; invectivedichotomy :: split; branching into twoparts (especially contradictory ones)dictum :: authoritative and weightystatement; saying; maximdidactic :: teaching; instructionaldie :: device for stamping or impressing;molddiffidence :: shyness

diffuse :: *wordy; rambling*; spread out(like a gas)digression :: wandering away from thesubjectdilapidated :: ruined because of neglectdilate :: expanddilatory :: delayingdilemma :: problem; choice of twounsatisfactory alternativesdilettante :: aimless follower of the arts;amateur; dabblerdiligence :: steadiness of effort; persistenthard workdilute :: make less concentrated; reduce instrengthdiminution :: lessening; reduction in sizedin :: continued loud noisedinghy :: small boat (*often ship's boat*)dingy :: dull; not fresh; cheerlessdint :: means; effortdiorama :: life-size, three-dimensionalscene from nature or historydire :: disastrousdirge :: lament with music; a funeral hymndisabuse :: correct a false impression;undeceivedisaffected :: disloyaldisapprobation :: disapproval;condemnationdisarray :: disorderly or untidy statedisavowal :: denial; disclaimingdisband :: dissolve; dispersedisburse :: pay outdiscernible :: mentally quick andobservant; having insightdisclaim :: disown; renounce claim todisclose :: revealdiscombobulated :: confused; discomposeddiscomfit :: put to rout; defeat; disconcert

disconcert :: confuse; upset; embarrassdisconsolate :: saddiscord :: conflict; lack of harmonydiscordant :: not harmonious; conflictingdiscount :: disregarddiscourse :: formal discussion;conversationdiscredit :: defame; destroy confidence in;disbelievediscrepancy :: lack of consistency;differencediscrete :: separate; unconnecteddiscretion :: prudence; ability to adjustactions to circumstancesdiscriminating :: able to see differences;prejudiceddiscursive :: digressing; ramblingdisdain :: view with scorn or contemptdisembark :: go ashore; unload cargo froma shipdisenfranchise :: deprive of a civil rightdisengage :: uncouple; separate;disconnectdisfigure :: mar the appearance of; spoildisgorge :: surrender something; eject;vomitdisgruntle :: make discontented15 wordlistdishearten :: discouragedisheveled :: untidydisinclination :: unwillingnessdisingenuous :: not naïve; sophisticateddisinter :: dig up; unearthdisinterested :: unprejudiceddisjointed :: disconnecteddisjunction :: act or state of separation;disunitydislodge :: remove (forcibly)dismantle :: take apart

dismember :: cut into small partsdismiss :: eliminate from consideration;rejectdisparage :: belittledisparate :: basically different; unrelateddisparity :: difference; condition ofinequalitydispassionate :: calm; impartialdispatch :: speediness; prompt execution;message sent with all due speeddispel :: scatter; drive away; cause tovanishdisperse :: scatterdispirited :: lacking in spiritdisport :: to indulge in amusement; play;frolicdisputatious :: argumentative; fond orarguingdisquietude :: uneasiness; anxietydisquisition :: a formal systematic inquiry;an explanation of the results of a formalinquirydissection :: analysis; cutting apart inorder to examinedissemble :: disguise; pretenddisseminate :: distribute; spread; scatter(like seeds)dissent :: disagreedissertation :: formal essaydissident :: dissenting; rebelliousdissimulate :: pretend; conceal by feigningdissipate :: squander; waste; scatterdissolution :: disintegration; looseness inmoralsdissonance :: discord; opposite ofharmonydissuade :: persuade not to do; discouragedistant :: reserved or aloof; cold inmanner

distend :: expand; swell outdistill :: purify; refine; concentratedistinction :: honor; contrast;discriminationdistort :: twist out of shapedistrait :: absentmindeddistraught :: upset; distracted by anxietydiurnal :: dailydiva :: operatic singer; prima donnadiverge :: vary; go in different directionsfrom the same pointdivergent :: differing; deviatingdiverse :: differing in some characteristics;variousdiversion :: act of turning aside; pastimediversity :: variety; dissimilitudedivest :: strip; deprivedivine :: perceive intuitively; foresee thefuturedivulge :: revealdocile :: obedient; easily manageddocket :: program as for trial; book wheresuch entries are madedoctrinaire :: unable to compromise aboutpoints of doctrine; dogmatic; unyieldingdoctrine :: teachings in general; particularprinciple (religious, legal, etc.) taughtdocument :: provide written evidencedoddering :: shaky; infirm from old agedoff :: take offdogged :: determined; stubborndoggerel :: poor versedogmatic :: opinionated; arbitrary;doctrinaldoldrums :: blues; listlessness; slackperioddolorous :: sorrowfuldolt :: stupid persondomicile :: home

domineer :: rule over tyrannicallydon :: put ondormant :: sleeping; lethargic; latentdormer :: window projecting from roofdorsal :: relating to the back of an animaldossier :: a collection of documentsconcerning a particular person or matterdotage :: senilitydote :: be excessively fond of; show signsof mental declinedour :: sullen; stubborndouse :: plunge into water; drench;extinguishdowdy :: slovenly; untidydowncast :: disheartened; saddrab :: dull; lacking color; cheerlessdraconian :: extremely severedregs :: sediment; worthless residuedrivel :: nonsense; foolishnessdroll :: queer and amusingdrone (n.) :: idle person; male beedrone (v.) :: talk dully; buzz or murmurlike a beedross :: waste matter; worthlessimpuritiesdrudgery :: menial workdubious :: questionable; filled with doubtductile :: malleable; flexible; pliabledulcet :: sweet soundingdumbfound :: astonishdupe :: someone easily fooledduplicity :: double-dealing; hypocrisy16 wordlistduration :: length of time something lastsduress :: forcible restraint, especiallyunlawfullydutiful :: respectful; obedientdwindle :: shrink; reducedynamic :: energetic; vigorously active

dyspeptic :: suffering from indigestionearthy :: unrefined; coarseebb :: recede; lessenebullient :: showing excitement;overflowing with enthusiasmeccentric :: irregular; odd; whimsical;bizarreeccentricity :: oddity; idiosyncrasyecclesiastic :: pertaining to the churcheclectic :: selective; composed of elementsdrawn from disparate sourceseclipse :: darken; extinguish; *surpass*ecologist :: person concerned with theinterrelationship between living organismsand their environmenteconomy :: efficiency or conciseness inusing somethingecstasy :: rapture; joy; any overpoweringemotioneddy :: swirling current of water, air, etcedict :: decree (especially one issued by asovereign); official commandedify :: instruct; correct morallyeerie :: weirdefface :: rub outeffectual :: able to produce a desiredeffect; valideffeminate :: having womanly traitseffervescence :: inner excitement orexuberance; bubbling from fermentation orcarbonationeffete :: worn out; exhausted; barrenefficacy :: power to produce desired effecteffigy :: dummyeffluvium :: noxious smelleffrontery :: shameless boldnesseffusion :: pouring fortheffusive :: pouring forth; gushingegoism :: excessive interest in one's self;

belief that one should be interested inone's self rather than in othersegotistical :: excessively self-centered;self-important; conceitedegregious :: notorious; conspicuously bador shockingegress :: exitejaculation :: exclamationelaboration :: addition of details; intricacyelated :: overjoyed; in high spiritselegy :: poem or song expressinglamentation; funeral songelicit :: draw out by discussionelixir :: cure-all; something invigoratingellipsis :: omission of words from a textelliptical :: oval; ambiguous, eitherpurposely or because key words have beenleft outeloquence :: expressiveness; persuasivespeechelucidate :: explain; enlightenelusive :: evasive; baffling; hard to graspelysian :: relating to paradise; blissfulemaciated :: thin and wastedemanate :: issue forthemancipate :: set freeembargo :: ban on commerce or otheractivityembark :: commence; go on board a boat;begin a journeyembed :: enclose; place in somethingembellish :: adorn; ornament; enhance, asa storyembezzlement :: stealingemboss :: produce a design in raised reliefembrace :: hug; adopt or espouse; acceptreadily; encircle; includeembroider :: decorate with needlework;ornament with fancy or fictitious details

embroil :: throw into confusion; involve instrife; entangleembryonic :: undeveloped; rudimentaryemend :: correct, usually a textemendation :: correction of errors;improvementemetic :: substance causing vomitingeminent :: high; loftyemissary :: agent; messengeremollient :: soothing or softening remedyemolument :: salary; compensationempathy :: ability to identify withanother's feelings, ideas, etc.empirical :: based on experienceemulate :: imitate; rivalenamored :: in loveencipher :: encode; convert a messageinto codeenclave :: territory enclosed within analien landencomiastic :: praising; eulogisticencomium :: high praise; eulogyencompass :: surroundencroachment :: gradual intrusion17 wordlistencumber :: burdenendearment :: fond word or actendemic :: prevailing among a specificgroup of people or in a specific area orcountryendorse :: approve; supportendue :: provide with some quality; endowenduring :: lasting; survivingenergize :: invigorate; make forceful andactiveenervate :: weakenenfranchise :: admit to the rights ofcitizenship (especially the right to vote)engage :: attract; hire; pledge oneself;

confrontengaging :: charming; attractiveengender :: cause; produceengross :: occupy fullyenhance :: increase; improveenigma :: puzzle; mysteryenigmatic :: obscure; puzzlingenjoin :: command; order; *forbid*enmity :: ill will; hatredennui :: boredomenormity :: hugeness (in a bad sense)enrapture :: please intenselyensconce :: settle comfortablyensue :: followentail :: require; necessitate; involveenterprising :: full of initiativeenthanasia :: mercy killingenthrall :: capture; enslaveentice :: lure; attract; temptentity :: real beingentomology :: study of insectsentrance :: put under a spell; carry awaywith emotionentreat :: plead; ask earnestlyentrée :: entrance; a way inentrepreneur :: businessperson; contractorenumerate :: list; mention one by oneenunciate :: utter or speak, especiallydistinctlyenviron :: enclose; surroundeon :: long period of time; an ageepaulet :: ornament worn on the shoulder(of a uniform, etc.)ephemeral :: short-lived; fleetingepic :: long heroic poem, novel, or similarwork of artepicure :: connoisseur of food and drinkepigram :: witty thought or saying, usuallyshort

epilogue :: short speech at conclusion ofdramatic workepisodic :: loosely connectedepistemologist :: philosopher who studiesthe nature of knowledgeepitaph :: inscription in memory of a deadpersonepithet :: word or phrase characteristicallyused to describe a person or thingepitome :: perfect example or embodimentepoch :: the beginning of a new andimportant period in the history ofanything; period of timeequable :: tranquil; steady; uniformequanimity :: calmness of temperament;composureequestrian :: rider on horsebackequilibrium :: balanceequine :: resembling a horseequinox :: period of equal days and nights;the beginning of spring and autumnequipoise :: balance; balancing force;equilibriumequitable :: fair; impartialequity :: fairness; justiceequivocal :: ambiguous; intentionallymisleadingequivocate :: lie; mislead; attempt toconceal the trutherode :: eat awayerotic :: pertaining to passionate loveerrant :: wanderingerratic :: odd; unpredictableerroneous :: mistaken; wrongerudite :: learned; scholarlyescapade :: prank; flighty conducteschew :: avoidesoteric :: hard to understand; known onlyto the chosen few

espionage :: spyingespouse :: adopt; supportesteem :: respect; valueestranged :: separated; alienatedethereal :: light; heavenly; unusuallyrefinedethnic :: relating to racesethnology :: study of humankindethos :: underlying character of a culture,group, etcetymology :: study of word partseugenic :: pertaining to the improvementof race through the control of hereditaryfactors in matingeulogistic :: praising18 wordlisteulogy :: expression of praise, often on theoccasion of someone's deatheuphemism :: mild expression in place ofunpleasant oneeuphony :: sweet soundeuphoria :: feeling of exaggerated (orunfounded) well-beingevanescent :: fleeting; vanishingevasive :: not frank; eludingevenhanded :: impartial; fairevince :: show clearlyevocative :: tending to call up (emotions,memories)evoke :: call forthewe :: female sheepexacerbate :: worsen; embitterexacting :: extremely demandingexalt :: raise in rank or dignity; praiseexasperate :: vexexceptionable :: objectionableexcerpt :: selected passage (written ormusical)exchequer :: treasury

excise :: cut away; cut outexclaim :: cry out suddenlyexcoriate :: scold with biting harshness;strip the skin offexculpate :: clear from blameexecrable :: very badexecrate :: curse; express abhorrence forexecute :: put into effect; carry outexegesis :: explanation, especially ofbiblical passagesexemplary :: serving as a mode;outstandingexemplify :: show by example; furnish anexampleexempt :: not subject to a duty orobligationexertion :: effort; expenditure of muchphysical workexhilarating :: invigorating and refreshing;cheeringexhort :: to urge earnestly by advice,warning, etc. (to do what is proper orrequired); admonish stronglyexhume :: dig out of the ground; removefrom the graveexigency :: urgent situationexiguous :: small; minuteexistential :: pertaining to existence;pertaining to the philosophy ofexistentialismexodus :: departureexonerate :: acquit; exculpateexorbitant :: excessiveexorcise :: drive out evil spiritsexotic :: not native; strangeexpansive :: *outgoing and sociable*;broad and extensive; able to increase insizeexpatiate :: talk at length

expatriate :: exile; someone who haswithdrawn form his native landexpedient :: suitable; practical; politicexpedite :: hastenexpenditure :: payment or expense;*output*expertise :: specialized knowledge; expertskillexpiate :: make amends for (a sin)expletive :: interjection; profane oathexplicate :: explain; interpret; clarifyexplicit :: totally clear; definite; outspokenexploit :: make use of, sometimes unjustlyexpository :: explanatory; serving toexplainexpostulation :: protest; remonstranceexposure :: risk, particularly of beingexposed to disease or to the elements;unmasking; act of laying something openexpropriate :: take possession ofexpunge :: cancel; removeexpurgate :: clean; remove offensive partsof a bookextant :: still in existenceextemporaneous :: not planned;impromptuextenuate :: weaken; mitigateextirpate :: to pull up by the roots; rootout; to destroy or remove completely;exterminate; abolishextol :: praise; glorifyextort :: wring from; get money bythreats, etc.extradition :: handing over a personaccused of crime to State where crime wascommittedextraneous :: not essential; superfluousextrapolation :: projection; conjectureextricate :: free; disentangle

extrinsic :: external; not essential;extraneousextrovert :: person interested mostly inexternal objects and actionsextrude :: force or push outexuberance :: overflowing abundance;joyful enthusiasm; flamboyance;lavishnessexude :: discharge; give forthexult :: rejoicefabricate :: build; liefaçade :: front (of building); superficial orfalse appearancefacet :: small plane surface (of a gem); asidefacetious :: joking (often inappropriately);humorousfacile :: easily accomplished; ready orfluent; *superficial*facilitate :: help bring about; make lessdifficultfacsimile :: copyfaction :: small group with special aimswithin the larger one; party; clique;dissensionfactious :: inclined to form factions;causing dissensionfactitious :: artificial; shamfactotum :: handyman; person who doesall kinds of workfaculty :: mental or bodily powers;teaching staff19 wordlistfallacious :: false; misleadingfallible :: liable to errfallow :: plowed but not sowed;uncultivatedfalter :: hesitatefanaticism :: excessive zeal; extreme

devotion to a belief or causefancied :: imagined; unrealfancier :: breeder or dealer of animalsfanciful :: whimsical; visionaryfanfare :: call by bugles or trumpets;showy displayfarce :: broad comedy; mockeryfastidious :: difficult to please; squeamishfatalism :: belief that events aredetermined by forces beyond one's controlfathom :: comprehend; investigatefatuous :: foolish; inanefauna :: animals of a period or regionfawning :: courting favor by cringing andflatteringfaze :: disconcert; dismayfeasible :: practicalfebrile :: feverish i.e having symptoms offever or 2) excited, restlessfecundity :: fertile; fruitfulnessfeign :: pretendfeint :: trick; shift; sham blowfelicitous :: apt; suitable expressed; wellchosenfelicity :: happiness; appropriateness (of aremark, choice, etc.)fell (adj.) :: cruel; deadlyfell (v) :: cut or knock down; bring down(with a missile)felon :: person convicted of a grave crimeferal :: not domestic; wildferment :: agitation; commotionferret :: drive or hunt out hidingfervent :: ardent; hotfervid :: ardentfervor :: glowing ardor; intensity of feelingfester :: rankle; produce irritationresentmentfestive :: joyous; celebratory

fete :: honor at a festival; entertain (<-v)(n->) outdoor function to raise money forcharityfetid :: malodorousfetter :: shacklefeud :: lasting mutual hostility especiallybetween two families or groupsfiasco :: total failurefiat :: commandfickle :: changeable; faithlessfictitious :: imaginaryfidelity :: loyaltyfigment :: invention; imaginary thingfigurative :: not literal, but metaphorical;using a figure of speechfigurine :: small ornamental statuettefilch :: stealfilial :: pertaining to a son or daughterfilibuster :: block legislation by makinglong speechesfiligree :: delicate, lacelike metalworkfiling :: particle removed by a filefinale :: conclusionfinesse :: delicate skillfinicky :: too particular; fussyfinite :: limitedfirebrand :: hothead; troublemakerfissure :: crevicefitful :: spasmodic; intermittentflaccid :: hanging in loose folds orwrinkles; flabbyflag :: droop; grow feebleflagrant :: conspicuously wicked; blatant;outrageousflail :: thresh grain by hand; strike or slap;toss aboutflair :: talentflamboyant :: ornateflaunt :: display ostentatiously

flay :: strip off skin; *plunder*; to criticizemercilesslyfleck :: spotfledgling :: inexperiencedfleece (n) :: wool coat of a sheepfleece (v) :: rob; plunderflick :: light stroke as with a whipflinch :: hesitate; shrink20 wordlistflippant :: lacking proper seriousnessflit :: fly; dart lightly; pass swiftly byfloe :: mass of floating iceflora :: plants of a region or eraflorid :: ruddy; reddish; floweryflotsam :: drifting wreckageflounder :: struggle and thrash about;proceed clumsily or falterflourish :: grow well; prosper; makesweeping gesturesflout :: reject; mockfluctuate :: waver; shiftfluency :: smoothness of speechfluke :: unlikely occurrence; stroke offortunefluster :: confusefluted :: having vertical parallel grooves(as in a pillar)flux :: flowing; series of changesfodder :: coarse food for cattle, horses, etcfoible :: weakness; slight faultfoil (n) :: *contrast*foil (v) :: defeat; frustratefoist :: insert improperly; palm offfoliage :: masses of leavesfoment :: stir up; instigatefoolhardy :: bold or daring in a foolishway; rash; recklessfoppish :: vain (<-conceited, proud of )about dress and appearance

foray :: raidforbearance :: patienceford :: place where a river can be crossedon footforebears :: ancestorsforeboding :: premonition of evilforensic :: suitable to debate or courts oflawforeshadow :: give an indicationbeforehand; portend; prefigureforesight :: ability to foresee futurehappenings; prudenceforestall :: prevent by taking action inadvanceforgo :: give up; do withoutforlorn :: sad and lonely; wretchedformality :: ceremonious quality;something done just for form's sakeformidable :: menacing; threateningforsake :: desert; abandon; renounceforswear :: renounce; abandonforte :: strong point or special talentforthright :: straightforward; direct; frankfortitude :: bravery; couragefortuitous :: accidental; by chancefoster :: rear; encouragefounder (n) :: person who establishes (anorganization, business)founder (v) :: *fail completely; sink*fracas :: brawl, meleefractious :: unrulyfrail :: weakfranchise :: right granted by authority;right to vote; license to sell a product in aparticular territoryfrantic :: wildfraudulent :: cheating; deceitfulfraught :: filledfray :: a noisy quarrel or fight; brawl

frenetic :: frenzied; franticfresco :: painting on plaster (usually fresh)fret :: to be annoyed or vexedfriction :: *clash in opinion*; rubbingagainstfrieze :: ornamental band on a wallfrigid :: intensely coldfritter :: wastefrivolous :: lacking in seriousness; selfindulgentlycarefree; relativelyunimportantfrolicsome :: prankish; gayfrond :: fern leaf; palm or banana leaffructify :: bear fruit; fulfillment; realizationfrugality :: thrift; economyfruition :: bearing of fruit; fulfillment;realizationfrustrate :: thwart; defeatfugitive :: fleeting or transitory; rovingfulcrum :: support on which a lever restsfulminate :: thunder; explodefulsome :: disgustingly excessivefunctionary :: officialfundamental :: basic; primary; essentialfunereal :: sad; solemnfuror :: frenzy; great excitementfurtive :: secret or surreptitious behaviour;stealthy; sneakyfusillade :: simultaneous firing or outburst(of missiles, questions, etc.)fusion :: union; coalitionfutile :: useless; hopeless; ineffectualgadfly :: animal-biting fly; an irritating fly;an irritating persongaffe :: social blunder21 wordlistgainsay :: denygait :: manner of walking or running;speed

galaxy :: large, isolated system of stars,such as the Milky Way; a collection ofbrilliant personalitiesgale :: windstorm; gust of wind; emotionaloutburst (laughter, tears)gall (n) :: bitterness; nervegall (v) :: annoy; chafegalleon :: large sailing ship. ( pinnace -->small sailing ship)galvanize :: stimulate by shock; stir up;revitalizegambit :: opening in chess in which a pieceis sacrificedgambol :: romp; skip about; leap playfullygamely :: in a spirited manner; withcouragegamut :: entire rangegape :: open widelygarbled :: mixed up; jumbled; distortedgargantuan :: huge; enormousgargoyle :: waterspout carved ingrotesque figures on a buildinggarish :: over bright in color; gaudygarner :: gather; store upgarnish :: decorategarrulous :: loquacious; wordy; talkativegastronomy :: science of preparing andserving good foodgauche :: clumsy; coarse and uncouthgaudy :: flashy; showygaunt :: lean and angular; barrengavel :: hammer like tool; malletgawk :: stare foolishly; look in openmouthedawegazette :: official periodical publicationgenealogy :: record of descent; lineagegenerality :: vague statementgenerate :: cause; produce; creategeneric :: characteristic of an entire class

or speciesgenesis :: beginning; origingeniality :: cheerfulness; kindliness;sympathygenre :: particular variety of art orliteraturegenteel :: well-bred; elegantgentility :: those of gentle birth;refinementgentry :: people of standing; class ofpeople just below nobilitygenuflect :: bend the knees as in worshipgermane :: pertinent; bearing upon thecase at handgerminal :: pertaining to a germ; creativegerminate :: cause to sproutgerontocracy :: government ruled by oldpeoplegerrymander :: change voting district linesin order to favor a political partygestate :: evolve, as in prenatal growthgesticulation :: motion; gestureghastly :: horriblegibberish :: nonsense; babblinggibe :: mockgiddy :: light-hearted; dizzygingerly :: very carefullygirth :: distance around something;circumferencegist :: essenceglacial :: like a glacier; extremely coldglaring :: highly conspicuous; harshlybrightglaze :: cover with a thin and shiny surfaceglean :: gather leavingsglib :: fluent; facile; slickglimmer :: shine erratically; twinklegloat :: express evil satisfaction; viewmalevolently

gloss over :: explain awayglossary :: brief explanation of words usedin the textglossy :: smooth and shiningglower :: to stare with sullen anger; scowlglut :: overstock; fill to excessglutinous :: sticky; viscousglutton :: someone who eats too muchgnarled :: twistedgnome :: dwarf; underground spiritgoad :: urge ongorge (n) :: narrow canyon; steep, rockycleftgorge (v) :: stuff oneselfgory :: bloodygossamer :: sheer; like cobwebs22 wordlistgouge :: 1) tear out 2) overchargegourmand :: epicure; person who takesexcessive pleasure in food and drinkgourmet :: connoisseur of food and drinkgraduated :: arranged by degrees (ofheight, difficulty, etc.)granary :: storehouse for graingrandeur :: impressiveness; stateliness;majestygrandiloquent :: pompous; bombastic;using high-sounding languagegrandiose :: pretentious; high-flown;ridiculously exaggerated; impressivegranulate :: form into grainsgraphic :: pertaining to the art ofdelineating; vividly describedgrapple :: wrestle; come to grips withgrate :: make a harsh noise; having anunpleasant effect; shredgratify :: pleasegratis :: freegratuitous :: given freely; unwarranted;

uncalled forgratuity :: tipgravity :: seriousnessgregarious :: sociablegrievance :: cause of complaintgrill :: question severelygrimace :: a facial distortion to showfeeling such as pain, disgust, etc.grin :: smile broadly, showing teethgrisly :: ghastlygrotesque :: fantastic; comically hideousgrotto :: small caverngrouse :: complain; fussgrovel :: crawl or creep on ground; remainprostrategrudging :: unwilling; reluctant; stingygruel :: thin, liquid porridgegrueling :: exhaustinggruesome :: grisly; horriblegruff :: rough-manneredguffaw :: boisterous laughterguile :: deceit; duplicity; wiliness; cunningguileless :: without deceitguise :: appearance; costumegull :: trick; hoodwinkgullible :: easily deceivedgustatory :: affecting the sense of tastegusto :: enjoyment; enthusiasmgusty :: windyguy :: a rope, chain, or rod attached tosomething to steady or guide itgyroscope :: apparatus used to maintainbalance, ascertain direction, etchabituate :: accustom or familiarize; addicthackles :: hairs on back and neck,especially of a doghackneyed :: commonplace; tritehaggard :: wasted away; gaunthaggle :: argue about price

halcyon :: calm; peacefulhale :: healthyhallowed :: blessed; consecratedhallucination :: delusionhalting :: hesitant; falteringhamper :: obstructhap :: chance; luckhaphazard :: random; by chancehapless :: unfortunateharangue :: long, passionate, andvehement speechharass :: annoy by repeated attacksharbinger :: forerunner; indicationharbor :: provide a refuge for; hidehardy :: sturdy; robust; able to standinclement weatherharping :: tiresome dwelling on a subjectharrowing :: agonizing; distressing;traumaticharry :: harass, annoy, torment; raidhatch :: deck opening; lid covering a deckopeninghaughtiness :: pride; arrogancehaven :: place of safety; refugehazardous :: dangeroushazy :: slightly obscureheadlong :: hasty; rashheadstrong :: stubborn; willful; unyieldingheckler :: person who verbally harassesothershedonist :: one who believes that pleasureis the sole aim in lifeheedless :: not noticing; disregardinghegemony :: dominance, especially of onenation over othersheinous :: atrocious; hatefully badherbivorous :: grain-eatingheresy :: opinion contrary to popularbelief; opinion contrary to accepted

religionhermetic :: 1) sealed by fusion so as to beairtight 2) obscure and mysterious; occulthermitage :: home of a hermitherpetologist :: one who studies reptilesheterodox :: unorthodox; unconventionalheterogeneous :: dissimilar; mixedhew :: cut to pieces with ax or swordheyday :: time of greatest success; primehiatus :: gap; pause23 wordlisthibernal :: wintryhibernate :: sleep throughout the winterhierarchy :: arrangement by rank orstanding; authoritarian body divided intorankshieroglyphic :: picture writinghilarity (adj.) hilarious :: boisterous mirthhindmost :: furthest behindhindrance :: block; obstaclehinterlands :: back countryhireling :: one who serves for hire (usuallyused contemptuously)hirsute :: hairyhistrionic :: theatricalhoard :: stockpile; accumulate for futureusehoary :: white with agehoax :: trick; practical jokeholocaust :: destruction by fireholster :: pistol casehomage :: honor; tributehomeostasis :: tendency of a system tomaintain relative stabilityhomespun :: domestic; made at homehomily :: sermon; serious warninghomogeneous :: of the same kindhone :: sharpenhoodwink :: deceive; delude

horde :: crowdhortatory :: encouraging; exhortivehorticulture :: pertaining to cultivation ofgardenshostility :: unfriendliness; hatredhovel :: shack; small, wretched househover :: hang about; wait nearbyhubbub :: confused uproarhubris :: arrogance; excessive self-conceithue :: color; aspecthue and cry :: outcryhumane :: marked by kindness orconsiderationhumdrum :: dull; monotonoushumid :: damphumility :: humbleness of spirithummock :: small hillhumus :: substance formed by decayingvegetable matterhurtle :: crash; rush; to move swiftly andwith great forcehusband (v) :: use sparingly; conserve;savehusbandry :: frugality; thrift; agriculturehybrid :: mongrel (<-- crossbred); mixedbreedhydrophobia :: fear of water; rabieshyperbole :: exaggeration; overstatementhypercritical :: excessively exactinghypochondriac :: person unduly worriedabout his health; worrier without causeabout illnesshypocritical :: pretending to be virtuous;deceivinghypothetical :: based on assumptions orhypotheses; supposedichthyology :: study of fishicon :: religious image; idoliconoclastic :: attacking cherished

traditionsideology :: system of ideas characteristicof a group or cultureidiom :: expression whose meaning as awhole differs from the meanings of itsindividual words; distinctive styleidiosyncrasy :: individual trait, usually oddin nature; eccentricityidolatry :: worship of idols; excessiveadmirationidyllic :: charmingly carefree; simpleigneous :: produced by fire; volcanicignite :: kindle; lightignoble :: unworthy; not nobleignominy :: deep disgrace; shame ordishonorillicit :: illegalillimitable :: infiniteilluminate :: brighten; clear up or makeunderstandable; enlightenillusion :: misleading visionillusive :: deceivingillusory :: deceptive; not realimbalance :: lack of balance or symmetry;disproportionimbecility :: weakness of mindimbibe :: drink inimbroglio :: complicated situation; painfulor complex misunderstanding;entanglement; confused mass (as ofpapers)imbue :: saturate, fill24 wordlistimmaculate :: spotless; flawless;absolutely cleanimminent :: near at hand; impendingimmobility :: state of being immovableimmolate :: offer as a sacrificeimmune :: resistant to; free or exempt

fromimmure :: imprison; shut up inconfinementimmutable :: unchangeableimpair :: injure; hurtimpale :: pierceimpalpable :: imperceptible; intangibleimpartial :: not biased; fairimpassable :: not able to be traveled orcrossedimpasse :: predicament from which thereis no escapeimpassive :: without feeling;imperturbable; stoicalimpeach :: charge with crime in office;indictimpeccable :: faultlessimpecunious :: without moneyimpede :: hinder; blockimpediment :: hindrance; stumbling-blockimpel :: drive or force onwardimpending :: nearing; approachingimpenetrable :: not able to be pierced orentered; beyond understandingimpenitent :: not repentantimperative :: absolutely necessary;critically importantimperceptible :: unnoticeable;undetectableimperial :: like an emperor; related to anempireimperious :: domineering; haughtyimpermeable :: impervious; not permittingpassage through its substanceimpertinent :: 1) having no connectionwith a given matter; 2) insolent; rudeimperturbable :: calm; placidimpervious :: impenetrable; *incapable ofbeing damaged or distressed*

impetuous :: violent; hasty; rashimpetus :: moving force; incentive;stimulusimpiety :: irreverence; lack of respect forGodimpinge :: 1) infringe; 2) touch; collidewithimpious :: irreverentimplacable :: incapable of being pacifiedimplausible :: unlikely; unbelievableimplement :: put into effect; supply withtoolsimplicate :: incriminate; show to beinvolvedimplication :: something hinted at orsuggestedimplicit :: understood but not statedimplode :: burst inwardimplore :: begimply :: suggest a meaning not expressed;signifyimpolitic :: not wiseimponderable :: weightlessimport :: significanceimportunate :: urging; demandingimportune :: beg persistentlyimposture :: assuming a false identity;masqueradeimpotent :: weak; ineffectiveimprecation :: curseimpregnable :: invulnerableimpromptu :: without previouspreparation; off the cuff; on the spur ofthe momentimpropriety :: improperness;unsuitablenessimprovident :: thriftlessimprovise :: compose on the spur of themoment

imprudent :: lacking caution; injudiciousimpudence :: impertinence; insolenceimpugn :: dispute or contradict (often inan insulting way); challenge; gainsayimpuissance :: powerlessness; feeblenessimpunity :: freedom from punishment orharmimpute :: *attribute; ascribe*inadvertently :: unintentionally; byoversight; carelesslyinalienable :: not to be taken away;nontransferableinane :: silly; senselessinanimate :: lifelessinarticulate :: speechless; producingindistinct speechinaugurate :: begin formally; install inofficeincandescent :: strikingly bright; shiningwith intense heatincantation :: singing or chanting of magicspells; magical formulaincapacitate :: disableincarcerate :: imprisonincarnate :: endowed with flesh;personifiedincarnation :: act of assuming a humanbody and human natureincendiary :: having to do with the willfuldestruction of property by fire; arsonistincense :: 1) --- sticks 2) enrage; infuriateincentive :: spur; motiveinception :: start; beginningincessant :: uninterrupted; unceasing25 wordlistinchoate :: recently begun; rudimentary;elementaryincidence :: rate of occurrence; particularoccurrence

incidental :: not essential; minorincipient :: beginning; in an early stageincisive :: cutting; sharpincite :: arouse to action; goad; motivate;induce to existinclement :: stormy; unkindincline :: slope; slantinclined :: tending or leaning toward; bentinclusive :: tending to include allincognito :: with identity concealed; usingan assumed nameincoherent :: unintelligible; muddled;illogicalincommodious :: not spacious;inconvenientincompatible :: inharmoniousincongruity :: lack or harmony; absurdityinconsequential :: insignificant;unimportantinconsistency :: state of being selfcontradictory;lack of uniformity orsteadinessincontinent :: lacking self-restraint;licentiousincontrovertible :: indisputable; not opento questionincorporate :: introduce something into alarger whole; combine; uniteincorporeal :: lacking a material body;insubstantialincorrigible :: uncorrectableincredulity :: a tendency to disbeliefincredulous :: withholding belief; skepticalincrement :: increaseincriminate :: accuse; serve as evidenceagainstincrustation :: hard coating or crustincubate :: hatch; *scheme*incubus :: burden; mental care; nightmare

inculcate :: teachincumbent :: obligatory; currently holdingan officeincur :: bring upon oneselfincursion :: temporary invasionindefatigable :: tirelessindelible :: not able to be erasedindemnify :: make secure against loss;compensate for lossindentation :: notch; deep recessindenture :: sealed agreement, esp.binding apprentice to master; bind in in---esindeterminate :: uncertain; not clearlyfixed; indefiniteindicative :: suggestive, implyingindices :: signs; indicationsindict :: accuse (esp. by legal process);chargeindifferent :: unmoved or unconcerned by;mediocreindigence :: povertyindigenous :: nativeindigent :: poor; destituteindignation :: anger at an injusticeindignity :: offensive or insulting treatmentindiscriminate :: choosing at random;confusedindisputable :: too certain to be disputedindissoluble :: permanentindite :: write; composeindolent :: lazyindomitable :: unconquerable; unyieldingindubitable :: unable to be doubted;unquestionableinduce :: persuade; bring aboutinductive :: pertaining to induction orproceeding from the specific to the generalindulgent :: humoring; yielding; lenient

industrious :: diligent; hard-workinginebriated :: habitually intoxicated; drunkineffable :: unutterable; cannot beexpressed in speechineffectual :: not effective; weakineluctable :: inevitable; not to be escapedinept :: lacking skill; unsuited;incompetentinequity :: unfairnessinerrancy :: infallibilityinert :: inactive; lacking power to moveinevitable :: unavoidableinexorable :: relentless; unyielding;implacableinfallible :: unerringinfamous :: notoriously badinfantile :: childish; infant likeinfer :: deduce; concludeinfernal :: pertaining to hell; devilishinfidel :: unbelieverinfiltrate :: pass into or through; penetrate(an organization) sneakilyinfinitesimal :: very smallinfirmity :: weaknessinflated :: exaggerated; pompous;enlarged (with air or gas)influx :: flowing intoinfraction :: violation (of a rule orregulation); breach26 wordlistinfringe :: violate; encroachingenious :: clever; resourcefulingenious (2) :: naïve and trusting; young;unsophisticatedingrained :: deeply established; firmlyrootedingrate :: ungrateful personingratiate :: become popular withinherent :: firmly established by nature or

habitinhibit :: restrain; retard or preventinimical :: unfriendly; hostile; harmful;detrimentalinimitable :: matchless; not able to beimitatediniquitous :: wicked; immoral; unrighteousinitiate :: begin; originate; receive into agroupinjurious :: harmfulinkling :: hintinnate :: inborninnocuous :: harmlessinnovation :: change; introduction ofsomething newinnuendo :: hint; insinuationinopportune :: untimely; poorly choseninordinate :: unrestrained; excessiveinquisitor :: questioner (especially harsh);investigatorinsalubrious :: unwholesome; not healthfulinsatiable :: not easily satisfied;unquenchable; greedyinscrutable :: impenetrable; not readilyunderstood; mysteriousinsensate :: without feelinginsensible :: unconscious; unresponsive;lacking feelinginsidious :: treacherous; stealthy; slyinsightful :: discerning; perceptiveinsinuate :: hint; imply; creep ininsipid :: lacking in flavor; dullinsolence :: impudent disrespect;haughtinessinsolvent :: bankrupt; lacking money topayinsomnia :: wakefulness; inability to sleepinsouciant :: indifferent; without concernor care

instigate :: urge; start; provokeinsubordination :: disobedience;rebelliousnessinsubstantial :: lacking substance;insignificant; frailinsularity :: narrow-mindedness; isolationinsuperable :: insurmountable; unbeatableinsurgent :: rebelliousinsurmountable :: overwhelming;unbeatable; insuperableinsurrection :: rebellion; uprisingintangible :: not able to be perceived bytouch; *vague*integral :: complete; necessary forcompletenessintegrate :: make whole; combine; makeinto one unitintegrity :: uprightness; wholenessintellect :: higher mental powersintelligentsia :: intellectuals; members ofthe educated elite [often usedderogatorily]inter :: buryinterdict :: prohibit; forbidinterim :: meantimeinterloper :: intruderinterminable :: endlessintermittent :: periodic; on and offinternecine :: mutually destructiveinterpolate :: insert betweeninterregnum :: period between two reignsinterrogate :: question closely; crossexamineintervene :: come betweenintimate :: hintintimidate :: frightenintractable :: unruly; stubborn; unyieldingintransigence :: refusal of anycompromise; stubbornnessintrepid :: not afraid; bold; fearless;

dauntless; very braveintrinsic :: essential; inherent; built-inintrospective :: looking within oneselfintrovert :: one who is introspective;inclined to think more about oneselfintrude :: trespass; enter as an uninvitedpersonintuition :: immediate insight; power ofknowing without reasoninginundate :: overwhelm; flood; submergeinured :: accustomed; hardenedinvalidate :: weaken; destroyinvective :: abuse; verbal attackinveigh :: denounce; utter censure orinvectiveinveigle :: entice; tempt (into)inverse :: oppositeinvert :: turn upside down or inside out27 wordlistinveterate :: deep-rooted; habitualinvidious :: designed to create ill will orenvyinvincible :: unconquerableinviolable :: secure from corruption,attack, or violation; unassailableinvocation :: prayer for help; calling uponas reference or supportinvoke :: call upon; ask forinvulnerable :: incapable of injuryiota :: very small quantityirascible :: irritable; easily angeredirate :: angryiridescent :: exhibiting rainbowlike colorsirksome :: annoying; tediousironic :: occurring in an unexpected andcontrary mannerirony :: hidden sarcasm or satire; use ofwords that seem to mean the opposite ofwhat they actually mean

irreconcilable :: incompatible; not able tobe resolvedirrefutable :: indisputable;incontrovertible; undeniableirrelevant :: not applicable; unrelatedirremediable :: incurable; uncorrectableirreparable :: not able to be corrected orrepairedirrepressible :: unable to be restrained orheld backirreproachable :: blameless; impeccableirresolute :: uncertain how to act; weakirretrievable :: impossible to recover orregain; irreparableirreverence :: lack of proper respectirrevocable :: unalterable; irreversibleisotope :: varying form of an elementisthmus :: narrow neck of land connectingtwo larger bodies of landitinerary :: plan of a tripjabber :: chatter rapidly or unintelligiblyjaded :: fatigued; surfeitedjargon :: language used by special group;technical terminology; gibberishjaundiced :: *prejudiced* (envious,hostile, or resentful); yellowedjaunt :: trip; short journeyjaunty :: lighthearted; animated; easy andcarefreejeopardize :: endanger; imperil; put at riskjettison :: throw overboardjibe :: agree; be in harmony withjingoist :: extremely aggressive andmilitant patriot; warlike chauvinistjocose :: given to jokingjocular :: said or done in jestjocund :: merryjollity :: gaiety; cheerfulnessjostle :: shove; bump; to push roughly or

hastilyjovial :: good-natured; merryjubilation :: rejoicingjudicious :: sound in judgment; wisejuggernaut :: irresistible crushing forcejuncture :: crisis; joining pointjunket :: trip, especially one taken forpleasure by an official at public expensejunta :: group of persons joined in politicalintrigue; cabaljurisprudence :: science of lawjustification :: good or just reason;defense; excusejuxtapose :: place side by sidekaleidoscope :: tube in which patternsmade by the reflection in mirrors ofcolored pieces of glass, etc., produceinteresting symmetrical effectsken :: range of knowledgekernel :: central or vital part; whole seed;(as of corn)killjoy :: grouch; spoilsportkindle :: start a fire; inspirekindred :: related; similar in nature orcharacterkinetic :: producing motionkismet :: fatekleptomaniac :: person who has acompulsive desire to stealknave :: untrustworthy person; rogue;scoundrelknead :: mix; work doughknell :: tolling of a bell, especially toindicate a funeral, disaster, etc.; sound ofthe funeral bellknit :: contract into wrinkles; growtogether, as a broken boneknoll :: little, round hillknotty :: intricate; difficult; tangled

kudos :: honor; glory; praiselabile :: likely to change; unstablelaborious :: demanding much work orcare; tediouslabyrinth :: mazelaceration :: torn, ragged woundlachrymose :: producing tearslackadaisical :: lacking purpose or zest;halfhearted; languidlackluster :: dulllaconic :: brief and to the pointlaggard :: slow; sluggish28 wordlistlagoon :: shallow body of water near asea; lakelaity :: laypersons; persons not connectedwith the clergylambaste :: beat; thrash verbally orphysicallylament :: grieve; express sorrowlampoon :: ridiculelancet :: small surgical tool for makingincisionslanguid :: weary; sluggish; listlesslanguish :: lose animation or strengthlanguor :: lassitude; depressionlank :: long and thinlap :: take in food or drink with one'stongue; splash gentlylarceny :: theftlarder :: pantry; place where food is keptlargess :: generous giftlascivious :: lustfullassitude :: languor; weariness;disinclination to exert or interest oneselflatent :: potential but undeveloped;dormant; hiddenlateral :: coming from the sidelatitude :: freedom from narrow limitations

laud :: praiselavish :: liberal; wastefullax :: carelessleaven :: cause to rise or grow lighter;enlivenlechery :: gross lewdness; lustfulnesslectern :: reading deskleery :: suspicious; cautiousleeway :: room to move; marginlegacy :: a gift made by a willlegend :: explanatory list of symbols on amaplegerdemain :: sleight of handleniency :: mildness; permissivenessleonine :: like a lionlethal :: deadlylethargic :: drowsy; dulllevee :: earthen or stone embankment toprevent floodinglevitate :: float in the air (especially bymagical means)levity :: lack of seriousness or steadiness;frivolitylevy :: impose (a fine); collect (apayment)lewd :: lustfullexicographer :: compiler of a dictionarylexicon :: dictionaryliability :: drawback; debtsliaison :: contact that keeps parties incommunication; go-between; secret loveaffairlibel (adj.->) libelous) :: defamatorystatement; act of writing something thatsmears a person's characterlibertine :: debauched person, rouélibidinous :: lustfullibido :: emotional urges behind humanactivity

libretto :: text of an operalicentious :: amoral; lewd and lascivious;unrestrainedlien :: legal claim on a propertyligneous :: like woodlilliputian :: extremely smalllimbo :: region near heaven or hell wherecertain souls are kept; a prison (slang)limn :: draw; outline; describelimpid :: clearlineage :: descent; ancestrylineaments :: feature, especially of thefacelinger :: loiter or dawdle; continue orpersistlinguistic :: pertaining to languagelionize :: treat as a celebrityliquidate :: settle accounts; clear uplist :: tilt; lean overlistless :: lacking in spirit or energylitany :: supplicatory prayerlithe :: flexible; supplelitigation :: lawsuitlitotes :: understatement for emphasislivid :: lead-colored; black and blue;ashen; enragedloath :: reluctant; disinclinedloathe :: detestlode :: metal-bearing veinlofty :: very highlog :: record of a voyage or flight; recordof day-to-day activitiesloiter :: hang around; lingerloll :: lounge aboutlongevity :: long lifeloom :: appear or take shape (usually inan enlarged or distorted form)loquacious :: talkative29 wordlist

lout :: clumsy personlow :: moolucid :: easily understood; clear;intelligiblelucrative :: profitablelucre :: moneyludicrous :: laughable; triflinglugubrious :: mournfullull :: moment of calmlumber :: move heavily or clumsilylumen :: unit of light energy (one candle'sworth)luminary :: celebrity; dignitaryluminous :: shining; issuing lightlunar :: pertaining to the moonlunge :: make a quick forward dive orreach; thrustlurid :: wild; sensational; graphic;gruesomelurk :: stealthily lie in waiting; slink; existunperceivedluscious :: pleasing to taste or smellluster :: shine; glosslustrous :: shiningluxuriant :: abundant; rich and splendid;fertilemacabre :: gruesome; grislymace :: ceremonial staff; clublike medievalweaponmacerate :: soften by soaking in liquid;waste awayMachiavellian :: crafty; double-dealingmachinations :: evil schemes or plotsmaculated :: spotted; stainedmadrigal :: pastoral songmaelstrom :: whirlpoolmagisterial :: authoritative; imperiousmagnanimity :: generositymagnate :: person of prominence or

influencemagniloquent :: boastful, pompousmagnitude :: greatness; extentmaim :: mutilate; injuremaladroit :: clumsy; bunglingmalady :: illnessmalaise :: uneasiness; vague feeling of illhealthmalapropism :: comic misuse of a wordmalcontent :: person dissatisfied withexisting state of affairsmalediction :: cursemalefactor :: evildoer; criminalmalevolent :: wishing evilmalfeasance :: wrongdoingmalicious :: hateful; spitefulmalign :: speak evil of; bad-mouth;defamemalignant :: injurious; tending to causedeath; aggressively malevolentmalingerer :: one who feigns illness toescape dutymalleable :: capable of being shaped bypounding; impressionablemalodorous :: foul-smellingmammal :: vertebrate animal whosefemale suckles its youngmammoth :: gigantic; enormousmanacle :: restrain; handcuffmandate :: order; chargemandatory :: obligatorymangy :: shabby; wretchedmaniacal :: raging mad; insanemanifest :: evident; visible; obviousmanifestation :: outward demonstration;indicationmanifesto :: declaration; statement ofpolicymanifold :: numerous; varied

manipulate :: operate with one's hands;control or play upon (people, forces, etc.)artfullymannered :: affected; not naturalmanumit :: emancipate; free frombondagemarital :: pertaining to marriagemaritime :: bordering on the sea; nauticalmarked :: noticeable; targeted forvengeancemarred :: damaged; disfiguredmarshal :: put in ordermarsupial :: one of a family of mammalsthat nurse their offspring in a pouchmartial :: warlikemartinet :: strict disciplinarianmartyr :: one who voluntarily suffers deathfor his or her religion or cause; greatsufferermasochist :: person who enjoys his ownpainmasticate :: chewmaterialism :: preoccupation with physicalcomforts and thingsmaternal :: motherlymatriarch :: woman who rules a family orlarger social groupmatriculate :: enroll (in college or graduateschool)matrix :: *point of origin*; array ofnumbers or algebraic symbols; mold or diemaudlin :: effusively sentimentalmaul :: handle roughly30 wordlistmausoleum :: monumental tombmauve :: pale purplemaverick :: rebel; nonconformist a personwho takes an independent stand, as inpolitics, refusing to conform to that of a

party or groupmawkish :: mushy and gushy; icky-stickysentimental; maudlinmaxim :: proverb; a truth pithily statedmayhem :: injury to body; any deliberatedestruction or violencemeager :: scanty; inadequatemealy-mouthed :: indirect in speech;hypocritical; evasivemeander :: wind or turn in its coursemeddlesome :: interferingmediate :: settle a dispute through theservices of an outsidermediocre :: ordinary; commonplacemeditation :: reflection; thoughtmedium :: element that is a creature'snatural environment; nutrient setting inwhich microorganisms are cultivatedmedium (2) :: appropriate occupation ormeans of expression; channel ofcommunication; compromisemedley :: mixturemeek :: submissive; patient and longsufferingmegalomania :: mania for doing grandiosethingsmelancholy :: gloomy; morose; bluemelee :: fightmellifluous :: sweetly or smoothly flowing;melodiousmemento :: token; remindermemorialize :: commemoratemenagerie :: collection of wild animalsmendacious :: lying; habitually dishonestmendicant :: beggarmenial :: suitable for servants; lowly;meanmentor :: counselor; teachermercantile :: concerning trademercenary :: motivated solely by money

or gainmercurial :: capricious; changing; ficklemeretricious :: flashy; tawdrymerger :: combination (of two businesscorporations)mesmerize :: hypnotizemetallurgical :: pertaining to the art ofremoving metals from oresmetamorphosis :: change of formmetaphor :: implied comparisonmetaphysical :: pertaining to speculativephilosophymete :: (v.)to measure; to distribute 2)(n.) a boundry mark or linemeteoric :: swift; momentarily brilliantmethodical :: systematicmeticulous :: excessively careful;painstaking; scrupulousmetropolis :: large citymettle :: courage; spiritmiasma :: swamp gas; heavy, vaporousatmosphere, often emanating fromdecaying matter; pervasive corruptinginfluence.microcosm :: small world; the world inminiaturemigrant :: changing its habitat; wanderingmigratory :: wanderingmilieu :: environment; means ofexpressionmilitant :: combative; bellicosemilitate :: work againstmillennium :: thousand-year period;period of happiness and prosperitymimicry :: imitationminatory :: menacing; threateningmincing :: affectedly daintyminion :: a servile dependentminiscule :: extremely small

minute :: extremely smallminutiae :: petty detailsmirage :: unreal reflection; optical illusionmire :: entangle; stick in swampy groundmirth :: merriment; laughtermisadventure :: mischance; ill luckmisanthrope :: one who hates mankindmisapprehension :: error;misunderstandingmiscellany :: mixture of writings onvarious subjectsmischance :: ill luckmisconstrue :: interpret incorrectly;misjudgemiscreant :: wretch; villainmisdemeanor :: minor crimemiserly :: stingy; meanmisgivings :: doubtsmishap :: accidentmisnomer :: wrong name; incorrectdesignation31 wordlistmisogamy :: hatred of marriagemisogynist :: hater of womenmissile :: object to be thrown or projectedmissive :: lettermite :: very small object or creature;*small coin*mitigate :: appease; moderatemnemonic :: pertaining to memorymobile :: movable; not fixedmock :: ridicule; imitate, often in derisionmode :: prevailing style; manner; way ofdoing somethingmodicum :: limited quantitymodish :: fashionablemodulate :: tone down in intensity;regulate; change from one key to anothermogul :: powerful person

molecule :: the smallest particle (one ormore atoms) of a substance that has allthe properties of that substancemollify :: soothemollycoddle :: pamper; indulgeexcessivelymolt :: shed or cast off hair or feathersmolten :: meltedmomentous :: very importantmomentum :: quantity of motion of amoving body; impetusmonarchy :: government under a singlerulermonastery :: residence of community,usually of monksmonastic :: related to monks ormonasteries; removed from worldlyconcernsmonetary :: pertaining to moneymonochromatic :: having only one colormonolithic :: solidly uniform; unyieldingmonotheism :: belief in Godmonotony :: sameness leading to boredommonumental :: massivemoodiness :: fits of depression or gloommoratorium :: legal delay of paymentmorbid :: given to unwholesome thought;moody; characteristic of diseasemordant :: biting; sarcastic; stingingmores :: conventions; moral standards;customsmoribund :: dyingmorose :: ill-humored; sullen; melancholymortician :: undertakermortify :: humiliate; punish the fleshmosaic :: picture made of small, colorfulinlaid tilesmote :: a speck of dust or other tinyparticle

motif :: thememotility :: ability to move spontaneouslymotley :: multicolored; mixedmottled :: blotched in coloring; spottedmountebank :: charlatan; boastfulpretendermuddle :: confuse; mix upmuggy :: warm and dampmulct :: defraud a person of somethingmultifarious :: varied; greatly diversifiedmultiform :: having many formsmultilingual :: having many languagesmultiplicity :: state of being numerousmundane :: worldly as opposed tospiritual; everydaymunificent :: very generousmural :: wall paintingmurky :: dark and gloomy; thick with fog;vaguemuse :: pondermusky :: having the odor of muskmuster :: gather; assemblemusty :: stale; spoiled by agemutability :: ability to change in form;ficklenessmuted :: silent; muffled; toned downmutilate :: to cut off or damage a limb orother important part of (a person oranimal); maimmutinous :: unruly; rebelliousmyopic (n.->)myopia :: nearsighted;lacking foresightmyriad :: very large numbernadir :: lowest pointnaiveté :: quality of being unsophisticated;simplicity; artlessness; gullibilitynarcissist :: conceited personnarrative :: related to telling a storynascent :: incipient; coming into being

32 wordlistnatation :: swimmingnatty :: neatly or smartly dressednauseate :: cause to become sick; fill withdisgustnautical :: pertaining to ships or navigationnavigable :: wide and deep enough toallow ships to pass through; able to besteerednebulous :: vague; hazy; cloudynecromancy :: black magic; dealings withthe deadnefarious :: very wickednegate :: cancel out; nullify; denynegligence :: neglect; failure to takereasonable carenegligible :: so small, trifling, orunimportant as to be easily disregardednemesis :: someone seeking revengeneologism :: new or newly coined word orphraseneophyte :: recent convert; beginnernepotism :: favoritism (to a relative)nether :: lowernettle :: annoy; vexnexus :: connectionnib :: beak; pen pointnicety :: precision; minute distinctionniggardly :: meanly stingy; parsimoniousniggle :: spend too much time on minorpoints; carpnihilist :: one who considers traditionalbeliefs to be groundless and existencemeaningless; absolute skeptic;revolutionary terroristnip :: stop something's growth ordevelopment; snip off; bite; make numbwith coldnirvana :: in Buddhist teachings, the ideal

state in which the individual loses himselfin the attainment of an impersonalbeatitudenocturnal :: done at nightnoisome :: 1) foul-smelling; unwholesome2) injurious to health; harmfulnomadic :: wanderingnomenclature :: terminology; system ofnamesnominal :: in name only; triflingnonchalance :: indifference; lack ofconcern; composurenoncommittal :: neutral; unpledged;undecidednondescript :: undistinctive; ordinarynonentity :: person of no importance;nonexistencenonplus :: bring to halt by confusion;perplexnostalgia :: homesickness; longing for thepastnostrum :: questionable medicinenotable :: conspicuous; important;distinguishednotoriety :: disrepute; ill famenovelty :: something new; newnessnovice :: beginnernoxious :: harmfulnuancet :: shade of difference in meaningor color; subtle distinctionnubile :: marriageable: said of a youngwoman who seems mature; sexuallyattractive: said of a young womannugatory :: futile; worthlessnullify :: to make invalidnumismatist :: person who collects coinsnuptial :: related to marriagenurture :: nourish; educate; fosternutrient :: nourishing substance

oaf :: stupid, awkward personobdurate :: stubbornobeisance :: bowobelisk :: tall column tapering and endingin a pyramidobese :: excessively fatobfuscate :: confuse; muddle; causeconfusion; make needlessly complexobituary :: death noticeobjective (adj.) :: not influenced byemotions; fairobjective (n) :: goal; aimobligatory :: binding; requiredoblique :: indirect; slanting (deviating fromthe perpendicular or from a straight line)obliterate :: destroy completelyoblivion :: obscurity; forgetfulnessoblivious :: inattentive or unmindful;wholly absorbedobloquy :: slander; disgrace; infamyobnoxious :: offensiveobscure :: darken; make unclearobsequious :: slavishly attentive; servile;sycophanticobsequy :: funeral ceremonyobsessive :: related to thinking aboutsomething constantly; preoccupyingobsidian :: black volcanic rock33 wordlistobsolete :: outmodedobstetrician :: physician specializing indelivery of babiesobstinate :: stubborn; hard to control ortreatobstreperous :: boisterous; noisyobtrude :: push (oneself or one's ideas)forward or intrude; butt in; stick out orextrudeobtuse :: blunt; stupid

obviate :: make unnecessary; get rid ofOccident :: the Westocclude :: shut; closeoccult :: mysterious; secret; supernaturaloculist :: physician who specializes intreatment of the eyesodious :: hateful; vileodium :: detestation; hatefulness;disreputeodoriferous :: giving off an odorodorous :: having an odorodyssey :: long, eventful journeyoffensive :: attacking; insulting; distastefuloffhand :: casual; done without priorthoughtofficious :: meddlesome; excessivelypushy in offering one's servicesogle :: look at amorously; make eyes atolfactory :: concerning the sense of smelloligarchy :: government by a privilegedfewominous :: threateningomnipotent :: all-powerfulomnipresent :: universally present;ubiquitousomniscient :: all-knowingomnivorous :: eating both plant andanimal food; devouring everythingonerous :: burdensomeonomatopoeia :: words formed in imitationof natural soundsonslaught :: fierce attack; vicious assaultonus :: burden; responsibilityopalescent :: iridescent; lustrousopaque :: dark; not transparentopiate :: medicine to induce sleep ordeaden pain; something that relievesemotions or causes inactionopportune :: timely; well-chosen

opportunist :: individual who sacrificesprinciples for expediency by takingadvantage of circumstancesopprobrium :: infamy, vilificationoptician :: maker and seller of eyeglassesoptimist :: person who looks on the brightsideoptimum :: most favorableoptional :: not compulsory; left to one'schoiceoptometrist :: one who fits glasses toremedy visual defectsopulence :: extreme wealth;luxuriousness; abundanceopus :: workoracular :: prophetic; uttered as if withdivine authority; mysterious or ambiguousorator :: public speakeroratorio :: dramatic poem set to musicordain :: decree or command; grant holyorders; predestineordeal :: severe trial or afflictionordinance :: decreeordination :: ceremony conferring holyordersorgy :: wild, drunken revelry; unrestrainedindulgenceorient :: get one's bearings; adjustorientation :: act of finding oneself insocietyorifice :: mouthlike opening; small openingornate :: excessively or elaboratelydecoratedornithologist :: scientific student of birdsorthodox :: traditional; conservative inbelieforthography :: correct spellingoscillate :: vibrate pendulumlike; waverosseous :: made of bone; bony

ossify :: change or harden into boneostensible :: apparent; professed;pretendedostentatious :: showy; pretentious; tryingto attract attentionostracize :: exclude from public favor; banoust :: expel; drive outoutlandish :: bizarre; peculiar;unconventionaloutmoded :: no longer stylish; oldfashionedoutskirts :: fringes; outer bordersoutspoken :: candid; bluntoutstrip :: surpass; outdooutwit :: outsmart; trickovation :: enthusiastic applauseoverbearing :: bossy; arrogant; decisivelyimportantovert :: open to viewoverweening :: presumptuous; arrogant34 wordlistoverwrought :: extremely agitated;hystericalovoid :: egg-shapedpachyderm :: thick-skinned animalpacifist :: one opposed to force;antimilitaristpacify :: soothe; make calm or quiet;subduepaean :: song of praise or joypainstaking :: showing hard work; takinggreat carepalatable :: agreeable; pleasing to thetastepalate :: roof of the mouth; sense of tastepalatial :: *magnificent*paleontology :: study of prehistoric lifepalette :: board on which a painter mixespigments

palimpsest :: parchment used for secondtime after original writing has been erasedpall :: grow tiresomepallet :: small, poor bedpalliate :: ease pain; make less severe oroffensivepallid :: pale; wanpalpable :: tangible; easily perceptiblepalpitate :: throb; flutterpaltry :: insignificant; petty; triflingpan :: criticize harshlypanacea :: cure-all; remedy for alldiseasespanache :: flair; flamboyancepandemic :: widespread; affecting themajority of peoplepandemonium :: wild tumultpander :: cater to the low desires of otherspanegyric :: formal praisepanoramic :: denoting an unobstructedand comprehensive viewpantomime :: acting without dialoguepapyrus :: ancient paper made from stemof p---s plantparable :: short, simple story teaching amoralparadigm :: model; example; patternparadox :: something apparentlycontradictory in nature; statement thatlooks false but is actually correctparagon :: model of perfectionparallelism :: state of being parallel;similarityparameter :: limit; independent valuesparamount :: foremost in importance;supremeparamour :: illicit loverparanoia (n & adj. ->) paranoid, paranoiac:: psychosis marked by delusions of

grandeur or persecution; abnormaltendency to suspect and mistrust othersparaphernalia :: equipment; odds andendsparaphrase :: restate a passage in one'sown words while retaining thought ofauthorparasite :: animal or plant living onanother; toady; sycophantparched :: extremely dry; very thirstypariah :: social outcastparity :: equality; close resemblanceparlance :: language; idiomparley :: conferenceparochial :: narrow in outlook; provincial;related to parishesparody :: humorous imitation; spoof;takeoff; travestyparoxysm :: fit or attack of pain, laughter,rageparquet :: floor made of wood strips inlaidin a mosaic like patternparry :: ward off a blow; deflect; avoid (aquestion, etc.)parsimony :: stinginess; excessivefrugalitypartial :: incomplete; having a liking forsomethingpartiality :: inclination; biaspartisan :: one-sided; prejudiced;committed to a partypartition :: divide into partspassé :: old-fashioned; past the primepassive :: not active; acted uponpastiche :: imitation of another's style inmusical composition or in writingpastoral :: ruralpatent :: open for the public to read;obvious

pathetic :: causing sadness, compassion,pity; touchingpathological :: pertaining to diseasepathos :: tender sorrow; pity; quality inart or literature that produces thesefeelingspatina :: green crust on old bronze works;tone slowly taken by varnished paintingpatois :: local or provincial dialectpatriarch :: father and ruler of a family ortribepatrician :: noble; aristocraticpatronize :: support; act superior toward;be a customer ofpaucity :: scarcitypauper :: very poor personpeccadillo :: slight offense35 wordlistpecuniary :: pertaining to moneypedagogue :: teacherpedagogy :: teaching; art of educationpedant :: scholar who overemphasizesbook learning or technicalitiespedantic :: showing off learning; bookishpedestrian :: ordinary; unimaginativepediatrician :: physician specializing inchildren's diseasespeerless :: having no equal; incomparablepejorative :: negative in connotation;having a belittling effectpell-mell :: in confusion; disorderlypellucid :: transparent; limpid; easy tounderstandpenance :: self-imposed punishment forsinpenchant :: strong inclination; likingpendant (adj.) :: hanging down fromsomethingpendant (n) :: ornament (hanging from a

necklace, etc.)pendulous :: hanging; suspendedpenitent :: repentant (anto.) unremorseful,imp----tpensive :: dreamily thoughtful; thoughtfulwith a hint of sadness; contemplativepenumbra :: partial shadow (in an eclipse)penury :: severe poverty; stinginesspeon :: landless agricultural worker; bondservantperceptive :: insightful; aware; wisepercussion :: striking one object againstanother sharplyperdition :: damnation; complete ruinperegrination :: journeyperemptory :: demanding and leaving nochoiceperennial :: something long-lastingperfidious :: treacherous; disloyalperforate :: pierce; put a hole throughperfunctory :: superficial; not thorough;*lacking interest, care, or enthusiasm*perigee :: point of moon's orbit when it isnearest the earthperimeter :: outer boundaryperipatetic :: walking about; movingperipheral :: marginal; outerperiphery :: edge, especially of a roundsurfaceperjury :: false testimony while under oathpermeable :: penetrable; porous; allowingliquids or gas to pass throughpernicious :: very destructiveperoration :: conclusion of an orationperpetrate :: commit an offenseperpetual :: everlastingperpetuate :: make something last;preserve from extinctionperquisite :: any gain above stipulated

salarypersonable :: attractiveperspicacious :: having insight;penetrating; astuteperspicuity :: clearness of expression;freedom from ambiguityperspicuous :: plainly expressedpert :: bold or impudent in speech orbehavior; impertinent; forwardpertinacious :: stubborn; persistentpertinent :: suitable; to the pointperturb :: disturb greatlyperuse :: read with carepervasive :: spread throughoutperverse :: stubbornly wrongheaded;wicked and unacceptableperversion :: corruption; turning from rightto wrongpessimism :: belief that life is basically bador evil; gloominesspestilential :: causing plague; banefulpestle :: tool for mashing or grindingsubstances in a hard bowlpetrify :: paralyse with terror orastonishment; turn to stonepetty :: trivial; unimportant; very smallpetulant :: touchy; peevishpharisaical :: pertaining to the Pharisees,who paid scrupulous attention to tradition;self-righteous; hypocriticalphenomena :: observable facts; subjectsof scientific investigationphilanderer :: faithless lover; flirt36 wordlistphilanthropist :: lover of mankind; doer ofgoodphilatelist :: stamp-collectorphilistine :: narrow-minded person,uncultured and exclusively interested in

material gainphilology :: study of languagephlegmatic :: calm; not easily disturbedphobia :: morbid fearphoenix :: symbol of immortality or rebirthphylum :: major classification, second tokingdom, of plants and animals; divisionphysiognomy :: facephysiological :: pertaining to the science ofthe function of living organismspiebald :: different colors; mottled;spottedpiecemeal :: one part at a time; graduallypied :: variegated; multicoloredpiety (<-n) (adj.->) pious :: devoutness;reverence for Godpigment :: coloring materpillage :: plunderpillory :: punish by placing in a woodenframe; subject to criticism and ridiculepine :: 1) languish, decline due to pain,longing ,etc.; 2) long for, yearnpinion :: restrainpinnacle :: peakpious :: devout; religiouspiquant :: pleasantly tart-tasting;stimulatingpique (n) :: irritation; resentmentpique (v) :: provoke or arouse; annoypitfall :: hidden danger; concealed trappith :: core or marrow; essence;substancepithy :: concise; meaningful; substantial;meatypittance :: a small allowance or wagepivotal :: central; criticalplacate :: pacify; conciliateplacebo :: harmless substance prescribedas a dummy pill

placid :: peaceful; calmplagiarize :: steal another's ideas and passthem off as one's ownplaintive :: mournfulplait :: braid( <- to interweave three ormore strands of (hair, straw, etc.);intertwineplasticity :: ability to be moldedplatitude :: trite remark; commonplacestatementplatonic :: purely spiritual; theoretical;without sensual desireplaudit :: enthusiastic approval; round ofapplauseplausible :: having a show of truth butopen to doubt; speciousplebeian :: common; pertaining to thecommon peopleplenary :: *complete; full*plenitude :: abundance; completenessplethora :: excess; overabundancepliable :: flexible; yielding; adaptablepliant :: flexible; easily influencedplight :: condition, state (especially a badstate or condition); predicamentpluck :: courageplumage :: feathers of a birdplumb (adj.) :: verticalplumb (v) :: examine critically in order tounderstand; measure depth (by sounding)plummet :: fall sharplyplutocracy :: society ruled by the wealthypodiatrist :: doctor who treats ailments ofthe feetpodium :: pedestal; raised platformpoignancy :: quality of being deeplymoving; keenness of emotionpolarize :: divide into two opposing group;split into opposite extremes or camps

polemic :: controversial; argument insupport or point of viewpolemical :: aggressive in verbal attack;disputatiouspolitic :: expedient; prudent; well devisedpolity :: form of government of nation orstatepolygamist :: one who has more than onespouse at a timepolyglot :: speaking several languagespomposity :: self-important behavior;acting like a stuffed shirtpompous :: showing self-importanceponderous :: weighty; unwieldypontifical :: pertaining to a bishop or pope;*pompous or pretentious*pore :: study industriously; ponder;scrutinizeporous :: full of pores; like a sieveportend :: foretell; presageportent :: sign; omen; forewarningportly :: stout; corpulentposeur :: person who pretends to besophisticated, elegant, etc., to impressothersposterity :: descendants; futuregenerationsposthumous :: after death (as of child bornafter father's death or book published afterauthor's death)postulate :: self-evident truthposture :: assume an affected pose; actartificiallypotable :: suitable for drinkingpotent :: powerful; persuasive; greatlyinfluentialpotentate :: monarch; sovereignpotential :: expressing possibility; latentpotion :: dose (of liquid)

potpourri :: heterogeneous mixture;medleypoultice :: soothing application applied tosore and inflamed portions of the bodypracticable :: feasiblepractical :: based on experience; usefulpragmatic :: practical (as opposed toidealistic); concerned with the practicalworth or impact of some thingpragmatist :: practical personprate :: speak foolishly; boast idlyprattle :: babblepreamble :: introductory statementprecarious :: uncertain; riskyprecedent (adj.) :: preceding in time,rank, etc.precedent (n) :: something preceding intime that may be used as an authority orguide for future action; an earlieroccurrence37 wordlistprecept :: practical rule guiding conductprecipice :: cliff; dangerous positionprecipitant :: something that causes asubstance in a chemical solution toseparate out in solid formprecipitate :: rash; premature; hasty;suddenprecipitous :: steep; overhastyprécis :: concise summing up of mainpointspreclude :: make impossible; eliminateprecocious :: advanced in developmentprecursor :: forerunnerpredator :: creature that seizes anddevours another animal; person who robsor exploits otherspredecessor :: former occupant of a postpredetermine :: predestine; settle or

decide beforehand; influence markedlypredicament :: tricky or dangeroussituation; dilemmapredilection :: partiality; preferencepredispose :: give an inclination toward;make susceptible topreeminent :: outstanding; superiorpreempt :: head off; forestall by actingfirst; appropriate for oneself; supplantpreen :: make oneself tidy in appearance;feel self-satisfactionprefatory :: introductoryprehensile :: capable of grasping orholdingprelate :: church dignitaryprelude :: introduction; forerunnerpremeditate :: plan in advancepremise :: assumption; postulatepremonition :: forewarningpremonitory :: serving to warnpreponderance :: superiority of power,quantity, etc.preposterous :: absurd; ridiculousprerogative :: privilege; unquestionablerightpresage :: foretellprescience :: ability to foretell the futurepresentiment :: feeling something willhappen; anticipatory fear; premonitionprestige :: impression produced byachievements or reputationpresumptuous :: arrogant; taking libertiespretentious :: ostentatious; pompous;making unjustified claims; overambitiouspreternatural :: beyond that which isnormal in naturepretext :: excuseprevail :: induce; triumph overprevalent :: widespread; generally

acceptedprevaricate :: lieprey :: target of a hunt; victimprim :: very precise and formal;exceedingly properprimogeniture :: seniority by birthprimordial :: existing at the beginning (oftime); rudimentary; primevalprimp :: groom oneself with care; adornoneselfpristine :: characteristic of earlier times;primitive, unspoiledprivation :: hardship; wantprivy :: secret; hidden; not publicprobe :: explore with toolsprobity :: uprightness; incorruptibilityproblematic :: doubtful; unsettled;questionable; perplexingproclivity :: inclination; natural tendencyprocrastinate :: postpone; delay or put offprocurement :: obtainingprod :: poke; stir up; urgeprodigal :: wasteful; reckless with moneyprodigious :: marvelous; enormousprodigy :: highly gifted child; marvelprofane :: violate; desecrate; treatunworthilyprofligate :: dissipated; wasteful; wildlyimmoralprofound :: deep; not superficial; completeprofusion :: overabundance; lavishexpenditure; excessprogenitor :: ancestorprogeny :: children; offspringprognosis :: forecasted course of adisease; predictionprognosticate :: predictprohibitive :: tending to prevent thepurchase or use of something; inclined to

prevent or forbidprojectile :: missileproletarian :: member of the workingclass; blue collar guyproliferate :: grow rapidly; spread;multiplyprolific :: abundantly fruitfulprolixity :: tedious wordiness; verbosityprologue :: introduction (to a poem orplay)prolong :: extend; draw out; lengthenprominent :: conspicuous; notable;protrudingpromiscuous :: mixed indiscriminately;haphazard; irregular sexuallypromontory :: headland i.e. high landjutting out into seapromote :: help to flourish; advance inrank; publicizeprompt :: cause; provoke; provide a cuefor an actorpromulgate :: proclaim a doctrine or law;make known to be official publicationprone :: inclined to; *prostrate*propagate :: multiply; spreadpropellant :: substance that propels ordrives forwardpropensity :: natural inclinationprophetic :: having to do with predictingthe futureprophylactic :: used to prevent diseasepropinquity :: nearness; kinshippropitiate :: appease38 wordlistpropitious :: favorable; fortunate;advantageousproponent :: supporter; backer; oppositeof opponentpropound :: put forth for analysis

propriety :: fitness; correct conductpropulsive :: driving forwardprosaic :: dull and unimaginative; matterof-fact; factualproscenium :: part of stage in front ofcurtainproscribe :: ostracize; banish; outlawproselytize :: induce someone to convertto a religion or beliefprosody :: the art of versificationprosperity :: good fortune; financialsuccess; physical well-beingprostrate :: stretch out full on groundprotean :: versatile; able to take on manyformsprotégé :: person receiving protection andsupport from a patronprotocol :: diplomatic etiquetteprototype :: original work used as a modelby othersprotract :: prolongprotrude :: stick outprotuberance :: protrusion; bulgeprovenance :: origin or source ofsomethingprovender :: dry food; fodderprovident :: displaying foresight; thrifty;preparing for emergenciesprovincial :: pertaining to a province;limited in out-look; unsophisticatedprovisional :: tentativeproviso :: stipulationprovocative :: arousing anger or interest;annoyingprowess :: extraordinary ability; militarybraveryproximity :: nearnessproxy :: authorized agentprude :: excessively modest or proper

personprudent :: cautious; carefulprune :: cut away; trimprurient :: having or causing lustfulthoughts and desirespry :: 1) inquire impertinently; 2) useleverage to raise or open somethingpseudonym :: pen namepsyche :: soul; mindpsychiatrist :: a doctor who treats mentaldiseasespsychopathic :: pertaining to mentalderangementpsychosis :: mental disorderpterodactyl :: extinct flying reptilepuerile :: childishpugilist :: boxerpugnacity :: combativeness; disposition tofightpuissant :: powerful; strong; potentpulchritude :: beauty; comelinesspulmonary :: pertaining to the lungspulsate :: throbpulverize :: crush or grind into very smallparticlespummel :: beat or pound with fistspunctilious :: very careful about everydetail of behavior, ceremony, etc.pundit :: authority on a subject; learnedperson; expertpungent :: stinging; sharp in taste orsmell; causticpunitive :: punishingpuny :: insignificant; tiny; weakpurchase :: firm grasp or footingpurgatory :: place of spiritual expiationpurge :: remove or get rid of somethingunwanted; free from blame or guilt;cleanse or purify

purport :: intention; meaningpurported :: alleged; claimed; reputed orrumoredpurse :: pucker; contract into wrinklespurveyor :: supplier; furnisher offoodstuffs; catererpusillanimous :: cowardly; faintheartedputative :: supposed; reputed (<-supposed)putrid :: foul; rotten; decayedpylon :: marking post to guide aviators;steel tower supporting cables or telephonelinespyromaniac :: person with an insanedesire to set things on firequack :: charlatan; impostorquadruped :: four-footed animalquaff :: drink with relishquagmire :: soft, wet boggy land; complexor dangerous situation from which isdifficult to free oneselfquail :: cower; lose heartquaint :: unfamiliar or old-fashioned;daintily odd; picturesquequalified :: limited; restrictedqualms :: misgivings; uneasy fears,especially about matters of consciencequandary :: dilemmaquarantine :: isolation of a person, place,or ship to prevent spread of infectionquarry (n) :: victim; object of a huntquarry (v) :: dig into39 wordlistquash :: subdue; crush; squashquay ( ki: ) :: dock; landing placequeasy :: easily nauseated; squeamishquell :: extinguish; put down; quietquench :: douse or extinguish; assuage orsatisfy

querulous :: fretful; whiningquery :: inquiry; questionqueue :: linequibble :: minor objection or complaint;*evasion*quiescent :: at rest; dormant; temporarilyinactivequietude :: tranquilityquintessence :: purest and highestembodimentquip :: tauntquirk :: startling twist; capricequisling :: traitor who aids invadersquiver (n) :: case for arrowsquiver (v) :: tremble; shakequixotic :: idealistic but impracticalquizzical :: teasing; bantering; mocking;curiousquorum :: number of members necessaryto conduct a meetingquotidian :: daily; commonplace;customaryrabid :: like a fanatic; furiousraconteur :: story-tellerragamuffin :: person wearing tatteredclothesrail :: scold; rantraiment :: clothingrakish :: stylish; sportyrally :: call up or summon (forces, vitalpowers etc.); * revive or recuperate *ramble :: wander aimlessly (physically ormentally)ramification :: branching out; subdivisionramify :: divide into branches orsubdivisionsramp :: slope; inclined planerampant :: growing in profusion;unrestrained

rampart :: defensive mound of earthrancid :: having the odor or stale fatrancor :: bitterness; hatredrandom :: without definite purpose, plan,or aim; haphazardrankle :: cause persistent annoyance orpain or resentment; irritate; festerrant :: rave; talk excitedly; scold; make agrandiloquent speechrapacious :: excessively grasping;plunderingrapport :: emotional closeness; harmonyrapt :: absorbed; enchantedrarefied :: made less dense [of a gas]raspy :: grating; harshratify :: approve formally; confirm; verifyratiocination :: reasoning; act or drawingconclusions from premisesrationale :: fundamental reason orjustification; grounds for an actionrationalize :: give a plausible reason for anaction in place of a true, less admirableone; offer an excuseraucous :: harsh and shrill; disorderly andboisterousravage :: plunder; despoilrave :: to talk incoherently or wildly, as ina delirious or demented state;overwhelmingly favorable reviewravel :: fall apart into tangles; unravel oruntwist; entangleravenous :: extremely hungryravine :: narrow valley with steep sidesraze :: destroy completelyreactionary :: opposing progress;politically ultraconservativerealm :: kingdom; field or spherereaper :: one who harvests grainrebate :: discount

rebuff :: snub; beat backrebuke :: scold harshly; criticize severelyrebus :: puzzle in which pictures stand forwordsrebuttal :: refutation; response withcontrary evidencerecalcitrant :: obstinately stubborn;determined to resist authority; unrulyrecant :: disclaim or disavow; retract aprevious statement; openly confess errorrecapitulate :: summarizerecast :: reconstruct (a sentence, story,etc.); fashion againreceptive :: quick or willing to receiveideas, suggestions, etcrecession :: withdrawal; retreat; time oflow economic activityrecidivism :: habitual return to crimerecipient :: receiverreciprocal :: mutual; exchangeable;interactingreciprocate :: repay in kindrecluse :: hermit; lonerreconcile :: correct inconsistencies;become friendly after a quarrelrecondite :: abstruse; profound; secretreconnaissance :: survey of enemy bysoldiers; reconnoiteringrecount :: narrate or tell; count over againrecourse :: resorting to help when introublerecrimination :: counterchargesrectify :: set right; correctrectitude :: uprightness; moral virtue;correctness of judgmentrecumbent :: reclining; lying downcompletely or in partrecuperate :: recoverrecurrent :: occurring again and again

40 wordlistredolent :: fragrant; odorous; suggestiveof an odorredoubtable :: formidable; causing fearredress :: remedy; compensationredundant :: superfluous; repetitious;excessively wordyreek :: emit (odor)refectory :: dining hallrefraction :: bending of a ray of lightrefractory :: stubborn; unmanageablerefrain :: (v) abstain from; resist *(n->)chorus *refulgent :: brightly shining; gleamingrefurbish :: renovate; make bright bypolishingrefute :: disproveregal :: royalregale :: entertainregatta :: boat or yacht raceregeneration :: spiritual rebirthregicide :: murder of a king or queenregime :: method or system ofgovernmentregimen :: a regulated system of diet,exercise, etc. for therapy or themaintenance or improvement of healthrehabilitate :: restore to proper conditionreimburse :: repayreiterate :: repeatrejoinder :: retort; comeback; replyrejuvenate :: make young againrelegate :: banish to an inferior position;delegate; assignrelent :: give in; yieldrelevant :: pertinent; referring to the casein handrelic :: surviving remnant; mementorelinquish :: give up something with

reluctance yieldrelish :: savor; enjoyremediable :: reparablereminiscence :: recollection; account ofthings remembered, esp. in literary formremiss :: negligentremission :: temporary moderation ofdisease symptoms; cancellation of a debt;forgiveness or pardonremnant :: remainderremonstrance :: protest; objectionremorse :: guilt; self-reproachremunerative :: compensating; rewardingrend :: split tear apartrender :: deliver; provide; representrendezvous :: meeting placerendition :: translation; artisticinterpretation of a song, etc.renegade :: deserter of party orprinciples; traitorrenege :: deny; go back onrenounce :: abandon; disown; repudiaterenovate :: restore to good condition;renewrenown :: famerent :: rip; splitreparable :: capable of being repairedreparation :: amends; compensationrepartee :: clever replyrepast :: meal; feast; banquetrepeal :: revoke; annul; cancelrepel :: drive away; disgustrepellent :: driving away; unattractiverepent :: feel sorrow or regret for whatone has done or left undone; think withregret or contrition ofrepercussion :: rebound; reverberation;reactionrepertoire :: list of works of music, drama,

etc., a performer is prepared to presentrepine :: fret; complainreplenish :: fill up againreplete :: filled to the brim or to the pointof being stuffed; abundantly suppliedreplica :: copyreplicate :: reproduce; duplicaterepository :: storehousereprehensible :: deserving blamerepress :: keep under; put down; suppressreprieve :: temporary stayreprimand :: official rebuke; reprovereprisal :: retaliationreprise :: musical repetition; repeatperformance; recurrent actionreproach :: express disapproval ordisappointmentreprobate :: unprincipled or immoralpersonreprobation :: severe disapprovalreprove :: censure; rebukerepudiate :: to refuse to have anything todo with; disown; disavowrepugnance :: loathingrepulsion :: distaste; act of driving backreputable :: respectablereputed :: supposedRequiem :: mass for the dead; dirgerequisite :: necessary requirementrequite :: to make return or repayment for(a benefit, service, etc., or an injury,wrong, etc.); revenge41 wordlistrescind :: cancelresentment :: indignation; bitterness;displeasurereserve :: self-control; formal but distantmannerresidue :: remainder; balance

resignation :: patient submissiveness;statement that one is quitting a jobresilient :: elastic; having the power ofspringing backresolution :: determinationresolve :: determination; firmness ofpurposeresonant :: echoing; resounding; deep andfull in soundrespiration :: breathing; exhalationrespite :: interval of relief; time for rest;delay in punishmentresplendent :: dazzling; glorious; brilliantresponsiveness :: state of reacting readilyto appeals, orders, etc.restitution :: reparation; indemnificationrestive :: restlessly impatient; obstinatelyresisting controlrestraint :: moderation or self-control;controlling force; restrictionresumption :: taking up again;recommencementresurge :: rise again; flow to and froresuscitate :: reviveretain :: keep; employretaliation :: repayment in kind (usuallyfor bad treatment)retentive :: holding; having a goodmemoryreticent :: reserved; uncommunicative;inclined to silenceretinue :: following; attendantsretiring :: modest; shyretort :: quick, sharp replyretract :: withdraw; take backretrench :: cut down; economizeretribution :: vengeance; compensation;punishment for offensesretrieve :: recover; find and bring in

retroactive :: taking effect before itsenactment (as a law) or imposition (as atax)retrograde :: go backwards; degenerateretrospective :: looking back on the pastrevelry :: boisterous merrymakingreverberate :: echo; resoundreverent :: respect; worshipfulreverie :: daydream; musingrevert :: relapse; backslide; turn back torevile :: attack with abusive language;vilifyrevoke :: cancel; retractrevulsion :: sudden violent change offeeling; negative reactionrhapsodize :: to speak or write in anexaggeratedly enthusiastic mannerrhetoric :: art of effective communication;insincere or grandiloquent languageribald :: wanton; profaneriddle :: pierce with holes; *permeate orspread throughout*rider :: amendment or clause added to alegislative billrife :: abundant; currentrift :: opening; breakrig :: fix or manipulaterigid :: stiff and unyielding; strict; hardand unbendingrigor :: severityrile :: vex; irritate; muddyriveting :: absorbing; engrossingrivulet :: small streamrobust :: vigorous; strongrococo :: ornate; highly decoratedroil :: to make liquids murky by stirring upsediment; to disturbroseate :: rosy; optimisticroster :: list

rostrum :: platform for speech-making;pulpitrote :: repetitionrotunda :: circular building or hall coveredwith a domerotundity :: roundness; sonorousness ofspeechrousing :: lively; stirringrout :: stampede; drive outrubble :: fragmentsrubric :: title or heading (in read print);directions for religious ceremony; protocolruddy :: reddish; healthy-lookingrudimentary :: not developed; elementary;cruderue :: regret; lament; mournruffian :: bully; scoundrel; a brutal,violent, lawless person; tough or hoodlumruminate :: chew over and over (mentallyor, like cows, physically); mull over;*ponder*rummage :: ransack; thoroughly searchrunic :: mysterious; set down in a ancientalphabetruse :: trick; stratagemrustic :: pertaining to country people;uncouthrusticate :: banish to the country; dwell inthe countryruthless :: pitiless; cruelsaboteur :: one who commits sabotage;destroyer of propertysaccharine :: cloyingly sweetsacrilegious :: desecrating; profanesacrosanct :: most sacred; inviolable42 wordlistsadistic :: inclined to crueltysaga :: Scandinavian myth; any legendsagacious :: perceptive; shrewd; having

insightsage :: person celebrated for wisdomsalacious :: lascivious; lustfulsalient :: prominentsaline :: saltysallow :: yellowish; sickly in colorsalubrious :: healthfulsalutary :: tending to improve; beneficial;wholesomesalvage :: rescue from losssanctimonious :: displaying ostentatious orhypocritical devoutnesssanction :: approve; ratifysanctuary :: refuge; shelter; shrine; holyplacesanguinary :: bloodysanguine :: cheerful; hopefulsap :: diminish; underminesarcasm :: scornful remark; stingingrebukesardonic :: disdainful; sarcastic; cynicalsartorial :: pertaining to tailorssate :: satisfy to the full; cloysatellite :: small body revolving around alarger onesatiate :: satisfy fullysatire :: form of literature in which irony,sarcasm, and ridicule are employed toattack vice and follysatirical :: mockingsaturate :: soak thoroughlysaturnine :: gloomysatyr :: half-human, half-bestial being inthe court of Dionysus, portrayed as wantonand cunning; a lustful or lecherous mansaunter :: stroll slowlysavant :: scholarsavor :: enjoy; have a distinctive flavor,smell, or quality

savory :: tasty; pleasing, attractive, oragreeablescabbard :: case for a sword blade; sheathscad :: a great quantityscaffold :: temporary platform for workers;bracing framework; platform for executionscale :: climb up; ascendscanty :: meager; insufficientscapegoat :: someone who bears theblame for othersscavenge :: hunt through discardedmaterials for usable items; search,especially for foodscenario :: plot outline; screenplay; operalibrettoschematic :: relating to an outline ordiagram; using a system of symbolsschism :: division; splitscintilla :: shred; least bitscintillate :: sparkle; flashscoff :: mock; ridiculescotch :: stamp out; thwart; hinderscourge :: lash; whip; severe punishmentscruple :: 1) fret about; hesitate, forethical reasons 2) *a very small quantity,amount, or part *scrupulous :: conscientious; extremelythoroughscrutinize :: examine closely and criticallyscuffle :: struggle confusedly; move off ina confused hurryscurrilous :: obscene; indecentscurry :: move brisklyscurvy :: despicable; contemptiblescuttle :: sinkseamy :: sordid; unwholesomesear :: char or burn; brandseasoned :: experiencedsecession :: withdrawal

seclusion :: isolation; solitudesecrete :: *hide away or cache*; produceand release a substance into an organismsect :: separate religious body; factionsecular :: worldly; not pertaining to churchmatters; temporalsedate :: composed; gravesedentary :: requiring sittingsedition :: the stirring up of discontent,resistance, or rebellion against thegovernment in power; insubordinationsedulous :: diligentseedy :: run-down; decrepit; disreputableseemly :: proper; appropriateseep :: ooze; trickleseethe :: be disturbed; boilseine :: net for catching fishseismic :: pertaining to earthquakessemblance :: outward appearance; guiseseminal :: germinal; influencing futuredevelopments; related to seed or semenseminary :: school for training futureministers; secondary school, especially foryoung womensenility :: old age; feeblemindedness of oldagesensitization :: process of being madesensitive or acutely responsive to anexternal agent or substancesensual :: devoted to the pleasures of thesenses; operating through the sensessententious :: terse; concise; aphoristicsentient :: that feels or is capable offeelingsentinel :: sentry; lookoutseptic :: putrid; producing putrefactionsepulcher :: tomb43 wordlistsequester :: isolate; retire from public life;

segregate; secludesere :: parched; dryserendipity :: gift for finding valuable ordesirable things by accident; accidentalgood fortune or luckserenity :: calmness, placidityserpentine :: winding; twistingserrated :: having a sawtoothed edgeservile :: slavish; cringingservitude :: slavery; compulsory laborsever :: cut; separateseverity :: harshness; intensity;sternness; austeritysextant :: navigation tool used todetermine a ship's latitude and longitudeshackle :: chain; fettersham :: pretendshambles :: wreck; mess; scene of greatslaughter, bloodshed, or carnageshard :: fragment, generally of potteryshaving :: very thin piece, usually of woodsheaf :: bundle of stalks of grain; anybundle of things tied togethersheathe :: place into a casesherbet :: flavored dessert iceshimmer :: glimmer intermittentlyshirk :: avoid (responsibility, work, etc.);malingershoddy :: sham; not genuine; inferiorshrew :: scolding womanshun :: keep away fromshunt :: turn aside; divert; sidetrackshyster :: lawyer using questionablemethods; pettifoggersibling :: brother or sistersibylline :: prophetic; oracularsidereal :: relating to the starssilt :: sediment deposited by running watersimian :: monkeylike

simile :: comparison of one thing withanother, using the word 'like' or 'as'simper :: smirk; smile affectedlysimplistic :: oversimplifiedsimulate :: feignsinecure :: well-paid position with littleresponsibilitysinewy :: tough; strong and firmsingular :: unique; extraordinary; oddsinister :: evilsinuous :: winding; bending in and out;*not morally honest *skeptic :: doubter; person who suspendsjudgment until having examined theevidence supporting a point of viewskiff :: small, light sailboat or rowboatskimp :: provide scantily; live veryeconomicallyskinflint :: stingy person; miserskirmish :: minor fightskittish :: lively; friskyskulduggery :: dishonest behaviorskulk :: move furtively and secretlyslacken :: slow up; loosenslag :: residue from smelting metal; dross;waste matterslake :: quench; sateslander :: defamation; utterance of falseand malicious statementsslapdash :: haphazard; careless; sloppysleazy :: flimsy; unsubstantialsleeper :: something originally of littlevalue or importance that in time becomesvery valuablesleight :: dexterityslew :: large quantity or numberslight :: insult to one's dignity; snubslipshod :: untidy or slovenly; shabbyslither :: slip or slide

sloth :: slow-moving tree-dwellingmammalslothful :: lazyslough :: cast offslovenly :: untidy; careless in work habitssluggard :: lazy personsluggish :: slow; lazy; lethargicsluice :: artificial channel for directing orcontrolling the flow of waterslur (n) :: insult to one's character orreputation; slanderslur (v) :: speak indistinctly; mumblesmattering :: slight knowledgesmelt :: melt or blend ores, changing theirchemical compositionsmirk :: conceited smilesmolder :: burn without flame; be liable tobreak out at any momentsnicker :: half-stifled laughsnivel :: run at the nose; snuffle; whinesobriety :: moderation (esp. regardingindulgence in alcohol); seriousnesssodden :: soaked; dull, as if from drinksojourn :: temporary staysolace :: comfort in troublesolder :: repair or make whole by using ametal alloysolecism :: construction that is flagrantlyincorrect grammaticallysolicit :: request earnestly; seeksolicitous :: worried, concernedsoliloquy :: talking to oneselfsolitude :: state of being alone; seclusionsolstice :: point at which the sun isfarthest from the equatorsoluble :: able to be dissolved; able to beworked outsolvent (adj.) :: able to pay all debtssolvent (n) :: substance that dissolves

anothersomatic :: pertaining to the body; physical44 wordlistsomber :: gloomy; depressingsomnambulist :: sleepwalkersomnolent :: half asleepsonorous :: resonantsophist :: teacher of philosophy; quibbler;employer of fallacious reasoningsophisticated :: worldly wise and urbane;complexsophistry :: use of false arguments,especially one meant to deceivesoporific :: sleep-causing; marked bysleepinesssordid :: filthy; base; vilespangle :: small metallic piece sewn toclothing for ornamentationsparse :: not thick; thinly scattered;scantyspartan :: lacking luxury and comfort;sternly disciplinedspasmodic :: fitful; periodicspat :: squabble; minor disputespate :: sudden floodspatial :: relating to spacespatula :: broad-bladed instrument usedfor spreading or mixingspawn :: lay eggsspecious :: seemingly reasonable butincorrect; misleading (often intentionally)spectral :: ghostlyspectrum :: colored band produced when abeam of light passes through a prismspendthrift :: someone who wastesmoney; wastrel; squanderersphinx-like :: enigmatic; mysterioussplice :: fasten together; unitespontaneity :: lack of premeditation;

naturalness; freedom from constraintspoonerism :: accidental transposition ofsounds in successive wordssporadic :: occurring irregularlysportive :: playfulspruce :: neat and trimspry :: vigorously active; *nimble*spurious :: false; counterfeit; forged;illogicalspurn :: reject; scornsquabble :: minor quarrel; bickeringsqualor :: filth; degradation; dirty,neglected statesquander :: wastesquat :: stocky; short and thickstaccato :: played in an abrupt manner;marked by abrupt, sharp soundstagnant :: motionless; stale; dullstaid :: sober; sedatestalemate :: deadlockstalwart :: strong, brawny; steadfaststamina :: strength; staying powerstanch :: check flow of bloodstanza :: division of a poemstatic :: unchanging; lacking developmentstatute :: law enacted by the legislaturestatutory :: created by statute orlegislative actionsteadfast :: loyal; unswervingstealth :: slyness; sneakiness;secretivenesssteep :: soak; saturatestellar :: pertaining to the starsstem :: check the flowstem from :: arise fromstentorian :: extremely loudstereotype :: fixed and unvaryingrepresentation; standardized mentalpicture, often reflecting prejudice

stickler :: perfectionist; person who insiststhings be exactly right; *puzzling*stifle :: suppress; extinguish; inhibitstigma :: token of disgrace; brandstilted :: bombastic; stiffly pompousstint (n) :: supply; allotted amount;assigned portion of workstint (v) :: be thrifty; set limitsstipend :: pay for servicesstipple :: paint or draw with dotsstipulate :: make express conditions,specifystock :: *typical; standard*; kept regularlyin supplystockade :: wooden enclosure or pen;fixed line of posts used as defensivebarrierstodgy :: stuffy; boringly conservativestoic :: impassive; unmoved by joy or griefstoke :: stir up a fire; feed plentifullystolid :: dull; impassivestratagem :: clever trick; deceptiveschemestratified :: divided into classes; arrangedinto stratastratum :: layer of earth's surface; layer ofsocietystrew :: spread randomly; sprinkle; scatterstriated :: marked with paralleled bands;groovedstricture :: critical comments; severe andadverse criticism.strident :: loud and harsh; insistentstringent :: binding; rigidstrut (1) :: pompous walkstrut (2) :: supporting barstudied :: unspontaneous; deliberate;thoughtfulstultify :: make ineffective or useless;

reduce to foolishness or absurditystupefy :: make numb; stun; amazestupor :: state of apathy; daze; lack ofawarenessstymie :: present an obstacle; stumpsuavity :: urbanity; polishsubaltern :: subordinatesubdued :: less intense; quietersubjective :: occurring or taking placewithin the mind; unrealsubjugate :: conquer; bring under controlsublimal :: below the thresholdsublimate :: refine; purifysublime :: exalted; noble and uplifting;*utter*45 wordlistsubliminal :: below the threshold ofconsciousness; too faint or rapid to beconsciously perceivedsubmissive :: yielding; timidsubordinate :: occupying a lower rank;inferior; submissivesuborn :: persuade to act unlawfully(especially to commit perjury)subpoena :: writ summoning a witness toappearsubsequent :: following; latersubservient :: behaving like a slave;servile; obsequioussubside :: settle down; descend; growquietsubsidiary :: subordinate; secondarysubsidy :: direct financial aid bygovernment, etc.subsistence :: existence; means ofsupport; livelihoodsubstantial :: ample; solid; essential orfundamentalsubstantiate :: establish by evidence;

verify; supportsubstantive :: essential; pertaining to thesubstancesubsume :: include; encompasssubterfuge :: pretense; evasionsubtlety :: perceptiveness; ingenuity;delicacysubversive :: tending to overthrow;destructivesuccinct :: brief; terse; compactsuccor :: aid; assist; comfortsucculent :: juicy; full of richnesssuccumb :: yield; give in; diesuffragist :: advocate of voting rights (forwomen)suffuse :: spread oversully :: tarnish; soilsultry :: swelteringsummation :: act of finding the total;summarysumptuous :: lavish; richsunder :: separate; partsundry :: various; severalsuperannuated :: retired or disqualifiedbecause of agesupercilious :: arrogant; condescending;patronizingsupererogatory :: superfluous; more thanneeded or demandedsuperficial :: trivial; shallowsuperfluous :: excessive; overabundant,unnecessarysuperimpose :: place over something elsesupernumerary :: person or thing inexcess of what is necessary; extrasupersede :: cause to be set aside;replace; make obsoletesupine :: lying on backsupplant :: replace; usurp

supple :: flexible; pliantsuppliant :: entreating; beseechingsupplicate :: petition humble; pray togrant a favorsupposition :: hypothesis; surmisesupposititious :: assumed; *counterfeit*;hypotheticalsuppress :: stifle; overwhelm; subdue;inhibitsurfeit :: too great an amount or supply;satiate; stuff; indulge to excess inanythingsurly :: rude; crosssurmise :: guesssurmount :: overcomesurpass :: exceedsurreptitious :: secret; furtive; sneaky;hiddensurrogate :: substitutesurveillance :: watching; guardingsusceptible :: impressionable; easilyinfluenced; having little resistance, as to adisease; receptive tosustain :: experience; support; nourishsustenance :: means of support, food,nourishmentsuture :: stitches sewn to hold the cutedges of a wound or incision; materialused in sewingswarthy :: dark; duskyswathe :: wrap around; bandageswelter :: be oppressed by heatswerve :: deviate; turn aside sharplyswill :: drink greedilyswindler :: cheatsybarite :: lover of luxurysycophant :: servile flatterer; bootlicker;yes mansyllogism :: logical formula consisting of a

major premise, a minor premise and aconclusion; deceptive or speciousargumentsylvan :: pertaining to the woods; rusticsymbiosis :: interdependent relationship(between groups, species) often mutuallybeneficialsymmetry :: arrangement of parts so thatbalance is obtained; congruitysynchronous :: similarly timed;simultaneous withsynoptic :: providing a general overview;summarysynthesis :: combining parts into a wholesynthetic :: artificial; resulting fromsynthesistacit :: understood; not put into wordstaciturn :: habitually silent; taking littletactile :: pertaining to the organs or senseof touchtaint :: contaminate; cause to lose purity;modify with a trace of something badtalisman :: charmtalon :: claw of birdtangential :: peripheral; only slightlyconnected; *digressing (<- go off thepoint)*tangible :: able to be touched; real;palpabletanner :: person who turns animal hidesinto leathertantalize :: tease; torture withdisappointmenttantamount :: equivalent in effect or value46 wordlisttantrum :: fit of petulance; capricetaper :: candletarry :: delay; dawdletaut :: tight; ready, trim, tidy, welldisciplined,

efficient, etc.tautological :: needlessly repetitioustawdry :: cheap and gaudytaxonomist :: specialist in classifying(animals, etc.)tedium :: boredom; wearinessteetotalism :: practice of abstaining totallyfrom alcoholic drinkstemerity :: boldness; rashnesstemper :: moderate; tone down orrestrain; toughen (steel)temperament :: characteristic frame ofmind; disposition; emotional excesstemperate :: restrained; self-controlled;moderate in respect to temperaturetempestuous :: stormy; impassioned;violenttempo :: speed of musictemporal :: not lasting forever; limited bytime; seculartemporize :: avoid committing oneself;gain timetenacious :: holding fasttenacity :: firmness; persistencetendentious :: having an aim; biased;designed to further a causetender :: offer; extendtenet :: doctrine; dogmatensile :: capable of being stretchedtentative :: hesitant; not fully worked outor developed, experimental; not definite orpositivetenuous :: thin; rare; slimtenure :: holding of an office; time duringwhich such an office is heldtepid :: lukewarmtermination :: endterminology :: terms used in a science orart

terminus :: last stop of railroadterrestrial :: on or relating to the earthterse :: concise; abrupt; pithytertiary :: thirdtesselated :: inlaid; mosaictestator :: maker of a willtesty :: irritable; short-temperedtether :: tie with a ropethematic :: relating to a unifying motif orideatheocracy :: government run by religiousleaderstheoretical :: not practical or applied;hypotheticaltherapeutic :: curativethermal :: pertaining to heatthespian :: pertaining to dramathrall :: slave; bondagethreadbare :: worn through till the threadsshow; shabby and poorthrifty :: careful about money; economicalthrive :: prosper; flourishthroes :: violent anguishthrong :: crowdthrottle :: stranglethwart :: baffle; frustratetightwad :: excessively frugal person;misertiller :: handle used to move boat's rudder(to steer)timbre :: quality of a musical toneproduced by a musical instrumenttimidity :: lack of self-confidence orcouragetimorous :: fearful; demonstrating feartipple :: drink (alcoholic beverages)frequentlytirade :: extended scolding; denunciation;harangue

titanic (n->) titan :: gigantictithe :: tax of one-tenthtitillate :: tickletitle :: right or claim to possession; markof rank; name (of a book, film, etc.)titter :: nervous laughtitular :: having the title of an officewithout the obligationstoady :: servile flatterer; yes mantoga :: Roman outer robetome :: large volume; a book, esp. alarge, scholarly or ponderous one47 wordlisttonsure :: shaving of the head, especiallyby a person entering religious orderstopography :: physical features of a regiontorpor :: lethargy; sluggishness; dormancytorque :: twisting force; force producingrotationtorrent :: rushing stream; floodtorrid :: *passionate*; hot or scorchingtorso :: trunk of statue with head andlimbs missing; human trunktortuous :: winding; full of curvestotter :: move unsteadily; sway, as ifabout to falltouchstone :: stone used to test thefineness of gold alloys; criteriontouchy :: sensitive; irascibletout :: publicize; praise excessivelytoxic :: poisonoustract :: pamphlet; a region of indefinitesizetractable :: docile; easily managedtraduce :: expose to slandertraitor :: person guilty of betrayal, onewho acts disloyallytrajectory :: path taken by a projectiletranquility :: calmness; peace

transcendent :: surpassing; exceedingordinary limits; superiortranscribe :: copytransgression :: violation of a law; sintransient :: momentary; temporary;staying for a short timetransition :: going from one state of actionto anothertransitory :: impermanent; fleetingtranslucent :: partly transparenttransmute :: change; convert tosomething differenttransparent :: easily detected; permittinglight to pass through freelytranspire :: be revealed; happentransport :: strong emotiontrappings :: outward decorations;ornamentstraumatic :: pertaining to an injury causedby violencetravail :: painful labortraverse :: go through or acrosstravesty :: comical parody; treatmentaimed at making something appearridiculoustreatise :: article treating a subjectsystematically and thoroughlytrek :: travel; journeytremor :: trembling; slight quivertremulous :: trembling; waveringtrenchant :: cutting; keentrepidation :: fear; nervous apprehensiontribulation :: distress; sufferingtribute :: * tax levied by a ruler *; mark ofrespecttrident :: three-pronged speartrifling :: trivial; unimportanttrigger :: set offtrilogy :: group of three works

trinket :: knickknack; baubletrite :: hackneyed; commonplacetrivia :: trifles; unimportant matterstroth :: pledge of good faith especially inbetrothaltrough :: * container for feeding farmanimals *; lowest point (of a wave,business cycle, etc)truculence :: aggressiveness; ferocitytruism :: self-evident truthtruncate :: cut the top offtryst :: meetingtumid :: swollen; (of style etc.) pompous;bombastictumult :: commotion; riot; noisetundra :: rolling, treeless plain in Siberiaand Arctic North Americaturbid :: muddy; having the sedimentdisturbedturbulence :: state of violent agitationtureen :: deep dish for serving soupturgid :: swollen; distendedturmoil :: great commotion and confusionturncoat :: traitorturpitude :: depravity (<-a depravedcondition; corruption; wickedness)tutelage :: guardianship; trainingtutelary :: protective; pertaining to aguardianshiptycoon :: wealthy leadertyphoon :: tropical hurricane or cyclonetyranny :: oppression; cruel governmenttyro :: beginner; noviceubiquitous :: being everywhere;omnipresent48 wordlistulterior :: situated beyond; unstated andoften questionableultimate :: final; not susceptible to further

analysisultimatum :: last demand; warningumbrage :: resentment; anger; sense ofinjury or insultunaccountable :: inexplicable;unreasonable or mysteriousunanimity :: complete agreementunassailable :: not subject to question; notopen to attackunassuaged :: unsatisfied; not soothedunassuming :: modestunbridled :: violentuncanny :: strange; mysteriousunconscionable :: unscrupulous; excessiveuncouth :: outlandish; clumsy; boorishunction :: the act of anointing with oilunctuous :: oily; bland; * insincerelysuave*underlying :: fundamental; lying belowundermine :: weaken; sapunderscore :: emphasizeundulating :: moving with a wavelikemotionunearth :: dig upunearthly :: not earthly; weirdunequivocal :: plain; obviousunerringly :: infallibleunexceptionable :: not offering any basisfor criticism; entirely acceptableunfaltering :: steadfastunfeigned :: genuine; realunfettered :: liberated; freed from chainsunfledged :: immatureunfrock :: to strip a priest or minister ofchurch authorityungainly :: awkward; clumsy; unwieldyunguent :: ointmentuniformity :: sameness; monotonyunilateral :: one-sided

unimpeachable :: blameless andexemplaryuninhibited :: unrepressedunintimidating :: unfrighteningunique :: without an equal; single in kindunison :: unity of pitch; complete accorduniversal :: characterizing or affecting all;present everywhereunkempt :: disheveled; uncared for inappearanceunmitigated :: unrelieved or immoderate;*absolute*unobtrusive :: inconspicuous; not blatantunprecedented :: novel; unparalleledunprepossessing :: unattractiveunravel :: disentangle; solveunrequited :: not reciprocated;unansweredunruly :: disobedient; lawlessunsavory :: distasteful; morally offensiveunscathed :: unharmedunseemly :: unbecoming; indecent; inpoor tasteunsightly :: uglyunsullied :: untarnisheduntenable :: indefensible; not able to bemaintaineduntoward :: unfortunate or unlucky;adverse; unexpectedunwarranted :: unjustified; groundless;undeservedunwieldy :: awkward; cumbersome;unmanageableunwitting :: unintentional; not knowingunwonted :: unaccustomedupbraid :: severely scold; reprimanduproarious :: marked by commotion;extremely funny; very noisyupshot :: the conclusion; result; outcome

urbane :: suave; refined; eleganturchin :: mischievous child (usually a boy)ursine :: bearlike; pertaining to a bearusurp :: seize another's power or rankusury :: lending money at illegal rates ofinterestutopia :: ideal place, state, or societyuxorious :: excessively devoted to one'swifevacillate :: waver; fluctuatevacuous :: empty; lacking in ideas; stupidvagabond :: wanderer; trampvagary :: caprice; whimvagrant (adj.) :: wandering from place toplace or living a wandering life; nomadicstray; randomvagrant (n) :: homeless wanderervainglorious :: boastful; excessivelyconceitedvaledictory :: pertaining to farewellvalid :: logically convincing; sound; legallyacceptablevalidate :: confirm; ratifyvalor :: braveryvampire :: ghostly being that sucks theblood of the livingvanguard :: forerunners; advance forcesvantage :: position giving an advantagevapid :: dull and unimaginative; insipidand flavorlessvaporize :: turn into vapor (steam, gas,fog, etc.)variegated :: many-coloredvassal :: humble dependent; (hist.) holderof land by feudal tenurevaunted :: boasted; bragged; highlypublicizedveer :: change in directionvegetate :: live in a monotonous way; 2)

to grow as plantsvehement :: forceful; intensely emotional;with marked vigor49 wordlistvelocity :: speedvenal :: capable of being bribedvendetta :: blood feudvendor :: sellerveneer :: thin layer; covervenerable :: deserving high respectvenerate :: reverevenial :: forgivable; trivialvenison :: the meat of a deervenom :: poison; hatredvent :: small opening; outletvent (v) :: express; utterventral :: abdominalventriloquist :: someone who can make hisor her voice seem to come from anotherperson or thingventure :: risk; dare; undertake a riskventuresome :: boldvenue :: locationveracious :: truthfulveracity :: truthfulnessverbalize :: put into wordsverbatim :: word for a wordverbiage :: pompous array of wordsverbose :: wordyverdant :: green; lush in vegetation; *inexperienced *verdigris :: green coating on copper whichhas been exposed to the weatherverge :: border; edgeverisimilar :: probable or likely; having theappearance of truthverisimilitude :: appearance of truth,likelihoodveritable :: actual; being truly so; not false

or imaginaryverity :: quality of being true; lasting truthor principlevernacular :: living language; natural stylevernal :: pertaining to springversatile :: having many talents; capableof working in many fieldsvertex :: summitvertigo :: severe dizzinessverve :: enthusiasm; livelinessvestige :: trace; remainsvex :: annoy; distressviable :: practical or workable; capable ofmaintaining lifeviand :: foodvicarious :: experienced imaginativelythrough another person; acting as asubstitute; done by a deputy;vicissitude :: change of fortunevictuals :: foodvie :: contend; competevigilant :: watchful awake; alert to spotdangervignette :: picture; short literary sketchvigor :: active strengthvilify :: slandervindicate :: clear from blame; exonerate;justify or supportvindictive :: out for revenge; maliciousvintner :: winemaker; seller of wineviper :: poisonous snakevirile :: manlyvirtual :: in essence; for practical purposesvirtue :: goodness; moral excellence; goodqualityvirtuoso :: highly skilled artistvirulent :: extremely poisonous; hostile;bittervirus :: disease communicator

visage :: face; appearancevisceral :: felt in one's inner organsviscid :: adhesive; glueyviscous :: sticky, glueyvise :: tool for holding work in placevisionary :: produced by imagination;fanciful; mysticalvital :: *vibrant and lively*; critical; living,breathingvitiate :: spoil the effect of; makeinoperativevitreous :: pertaining to or resemblingglassvitriolic :: corrosive; sarcasticvituperative :: abusive; scoldingvivacious :: lively or animated; sprightlyvivisection :: act of dissecting livinganimalsvixen :: female fox; ill-tempered womanvociferous :: clamorous; noisyvogue :: popular fashion50 wordlistvolatile :: changeable; explosive;evaporating rapidlyvolition :: act of making a consciouschoice; wishvoluble :: fluent; glib; talkativevoluminous :: bulky; largevoracious :: ravenousvortex :: whirlwind; whirlpool; center ofturbulence; predicament into which one isinexorably plungedvouchsafe :: grant condescendingly;guaranteevoyeur :: Peeping Tomvulnerable :: susceptible to woundsvulpine :: like a fox; craftywaffle :: speak equivocally about an issuewaft :: moved gently by wind or waves

waggish :: mischievous; humorous; trickywaif :: homeless child or animalwaive :: give up temporarily; yieldwake :: trail of ship or other objectthrough water; path of something that hasgone before; (2) in the w---e of -->followingwallow :: roll in; indulge in; becomehelplesswan :: having a pale or sickly color; pallidwanderlust :: strong longing to travelwane :: decrease in size or strength; drawgradually to an endwangle :: wiggle out; fakewanton :: unrestrained; willfully malicious;unchastewarble :: sing; babblewarranted :: justified; authorizedwarranty :: guarantee; assurance by sellerwarren :: tunnels in which rabbits live;crowded conditions in which people livewary :: very cautiouswastrel :: profligate (<-extravagant)wax :: increase; growwaylay :: ambush; lie in waitwean :: accustom a baby not to nurse;*give up a cherished activity*weather :: endure the effects of weatheror other forceswelt :: mark from a beating or whippingwelter (n) :: turmoil; bewildering jumblewelter (v) :: wallowwheedle :: cajole; coax; deceive byflatterywhelp :: young wolf, dog, tiger, etc.whiff :: puff or gust (of air, scent, etc.);hintwhimsical :: capricious; fancifulwhinny :: neigh like a horse

whit :: smallest speckwhittle :: pare; cut off bitswhorl :: ring of leaves around stem; ringwillful :: intentional; headstrongwily :: cunning; artfulwince :: shrink back; flinchwindfall :: fallen fruit; unexpected luckyeventwinnow :: sift; separate good parts frombadwinsome :: agreeable; gracious; engagingwispy :: thin; slight; barely discerniblewistful :: vaguely longing; sadly pensivewithdrawn :: introverted; *remote*wither :: shrivel; decaywithhold :: refuse to give; hold backwithstand :: stand up against; successfulresistwitless :: foolish; idioticwitticism :: witty saying; wisecrackwizardry :: sorcery; magicwizened :: withered; shriveledwoe :: deep, inconsolable grief; affliction;sufferingwont :: custom; habitual procedureworldly :: engrossed matters of this earth;not spiritualwrangle :: quarrel; obtain througharguing; herd cattlewrath :: pull away; take by violencewrit :: written command issued by a courtwrithe :: twist in coils; contort in painwry :: twisted; with a humorous twistxenophobia :: fear or hatred of foreignersyen :: longing; urgeyeoman :: man owning small estate;middle-class farmeryield (n) :: amount produced; crop;income on investment

yield (v) :: give in; surrenderyoke :: join together, uniteyokel :: country bumpkinyore :: time long pastzany :: crazy; comiczeal :: eager enthusiasmzealot :: fanatic; person who showsexcessive zealzenith :: point directly overhead in thesky; summitzephyr :: gentle breeze; west windSpecial wordlistabbey :: monastery (Religion)abbot :: superior of monastery (Religion)abduction :: carrying of a person by force(Crime)ablution :: ritual bathing of body orwashing of object or person (Religion)ablutomania :: chronic obsession withbathing (Mania)absolution :: forgiveness for sins (Religion)abulia :: loss of will or ability to act(Psychological)accessory :: person, who though absent,assists another to commit a crime or evadecapture (Crime)accomplice :: criminal's active partner incrime (Crime)acerbic :: sour/astringent in taste, or acidin temper, expression, or tone (Taste)Achilles :: greatest Greek hero of Trojanwar, invulnerable to weapons except forone heel (Mythology)acicular :: needle (Shapes)acidic :: sharp/biting in flavor (Taste)acme :: highest point (Place)acolyte :: altar server (Religion)acquittal :: act of relieving accused fromcharge of alleged crime (Crime)

acrid :: sharp/biting/pungent (Taste)acrophobia :: fear of heights (Phobias)acute :: of an angle less than 900(Shapes)adage :: proverb (Language)Adonis :: beautiful Greek young man whosymbolized the death of nature in full andreborn the following spring (Mythology)aeolus :: god of winds (Gods)aero phobia :: fear of heights (Phobias)afflict :: inflict injury or distress (Fights)aftertaste :: sensation of taste remainingafter substance is eaten (Taste)Agamemnon :: leader of the Greeks duringthe seize of troy (Mythology)agita :: condition of general anxiety oragitation (Psychological)agitprop :: informal drama supportingleftist ideology (Theatre)agnostic :: a person who doubts theultimate knowledge of god, skeptic,doubter, cynic (Personality Traits)agnosticism :: belief that human beingscan't know whether there is a god(Sociology)agnosticism :: belief that god's existence isunknowable; nescience (Religion)agora phobia :: fear of crowds or openplaces (Phobias)agyro phobia :: fear of crossing the street(Phobias)ailuro phobia :: fear of cats (Phobias)ailuromania :: intense enthusiasm for cats(Mania)air :: simple tune, melody or song (Music)akrolith :: statue made of two materialshead (Sculpture)alabaster :: translucent marble like stonefor carving (Sculpture)

alfresco :: food eaten outdoors (Eating)algo phobia :: fear of pain (Phobias)alias :: false name used by criminals(Crime)alibi :: excuse given to avert blame(Crime)aliment :: food as nourishment (Eating)allegory :: extended metaphor (Language)allegro :: rapid movements accompaniedby jumps and turns (Dance)allemande :: court dance (Dance)alliteration :: succession of words orstressed syllables of word group beginningwith same consonant sound or same letter(Language)allocution :: address: formal speech(Language)allusion :: reference to famous, historicalor literary person or event (Language)almamater :: a college where one studied(Education)almanac :: book with information onvarious fields (Literature)aloft :: high in air (Place)altar :: raised platform where sacrificesand offerings are made to god (Religion)altercation :: dispute; contest (Fights)alto :: female voice sung at a lower pitchthan soprano (Music)altruist :: an unselfish person, benevolent(Personality Traits)amatho phobia :: fear of dust (Phobias)amazons :: single breasted seythianwomen warriors (Mythology)ambrosia :: 1) appealing to smell or taste2) food of the gods (Aroma)ambrosia :: food of the gods conferringthem immortality (Mythology)ambush :: surprise attack by concealed

force (Fights)amen :: solemn ramification of faith usedat the end of prayers (Religion)amentia :: mental deficiency especially lowintellectual capacity (Psychological)amnesia :: partial or complete memoryloss (Psychological)amnesty :: pardon given to a politicalprisoner (Crime)amphitheater :: large, round, open theatre(Theatre)amphitrite :: goddess of sea (Gods)anadiplosis :: repetition of last word inphrase or sentence to constitute first wordin phrase or sentence (Language)anaphora :: repetition of same word orphrase to begin consecutive sentences orclauses (Language)anagram :: rearrangement of letters inone word to form another word(Language)anarchist :: one who resists all authority(Violence)anarchist :: a law breaker (PersonalityTraits)anathema :: curse, ban orexcommunication pronounced by religiousauthority (Religion)anathema :: formal denunciation(Language)anchor :: object that has a broad, hooklike arm (Shapes)anchorite :: religious hermit (Religion)andro phobia :: fear of men (Phobias)anecdote :: short narrative or descriptiverevealing point of interest about person orevent (Language)anglo phobia :: fear or dislike of Englandor anything English (Phobias)

anglophile :: a lover of English language(Education)animality :: expression of animal instinctsin human behavior (Psychological)animism :: a belief that natural objectspossess souls (Anthropology)animism :: belief that natural objects andphenomena have souls (Religion)annealing :: softening of hammerhardened metal by heating and gradualcooling (Sculpture)annihilation :: total destruction, extinction(Violence)annihilator :: one who utterly destroys(Violence)annular :: ring shaped (Shapes)anomie :: feeling of isolation ordisconnectedness from social norms(Psychological)anorexia :: pathological fear of food(especially among young women) leadingto loss of appetite (Psychological)anosmic :: having complete or partial lossof smell (Aroma)antemortem :: preceding death (Death)anthem :: 1) sacred vocal compositionwith the words from scriptures 2) song ofpraise (Music)antho phobia :: fear of flowers (Phobias)anthology :: collection of writings bydifferent authors (Literature)anthomania :: inordinate interest inflowers (Mania)anthropology :: it is the study of physicaland socio cultural aspects of human kind(Anthropology)anthropomorphism :: attribution of humanshape and character to animals (Sociology)anthropomorphism :: practice of endowing

natural world with human attributes(Mythology)anthropophagi :: cannibalism(Anthropology)antithesis :: use of strongly contrastingwords and images (Language)antonym :: pseudonym formed bybackward spelling of real name (Language)apartheid :: racial segregation (Sociology)apex :: highest point (Place)aphorism :: succinct, memorablestatement of a truth (maxim) (Language)Aphrodite :: goddess of love and beauty(Gods)api phobia :: fear of bees (Phobias)apical :: narrowing to a pointed tip(Shapes)apogee :: highest or most distant point(Place)apolitical :: having no interest in politics(Sociology)Apollo :: god of arts, intellect & property(Gods)aposiopesis :: abrupt interruption thatleaves thought incomplete (Language)apostate :: a person who breaks religiousprinciples, defector (Personality Traits)apostate :: deserter of religious faith(Religion)apostle :: messenger/preacher of religiousprinciples (Religion)apothegm :: tersely worded maxim(Language)apotheosis :: deification esp. by elevatingmortal to god (Religion)arabesque :: a dancing posture (Dance)arabesque :: short, classical position of thebody and especially the feet in ballet.(Music)

arachnophobia :: fear of spiders (Phobias)archaism :: old, obsolete vocabulary(Language)archangel :: chief angle (Religion)arcuate :: curved like a bow (Shapes)Ares :: god of war (Gods)Argus :: hundred eyed roman guard andafter his death his eyes were transferred topeacock's tail after death (Mythology)aria :: solo song in opera (Music)arithmomania :: craze for counting andnumbers (Mania)armature :: framework used to supportsculpture in modeling process. (Sculpture)aroma :: 1) agreeable odor (Aroma)aromatic :: having a pleasant scent orodor (Aroma)arraignment :: appearance in court forindictment on charges (Crime)arson :: intentionally setting fire toproperty (Crime)arsonist :: person who intentionally sets afire (Crime)arsonist :: one who sets things on fire;incendiary (Violence)askew :: twisted to one side (Dimension)aslant :: obliquely at a slant (Dimension)asleep :: dead; into the state of death(Death)asphyxiation :: death by lack of oxygen orfrom breathing obstruction, smothering;suffocation (Death)assassination :: murder of public figure(Crime)assassination :: murder of a public figure(Death)astra phobia :: fear of lightening/thunder(Phobias)astringent :: harshly biting to taste buds

(Taste)at peace :: dead (Death)at peace :: dead (Death)atlas :: titan bearing earth and firmamenton his shoulders (Mythology)atrocity :: cruel in human act (Violence)aubade :: sunrise music (Music)autism :: 1) lack of responsiveness toothers (among children) 2) deficiency inlanguage development (Psychological)auto mania :: compulsion toward solitude(Mania)auto phobia :: fear of loneliness (Phobias)autodidact :: a self-taught person(Education)autopsy :: postmortem & necropsy (Death)axiom :: self evident truth (Language)azimuth :: of horizon measured clockwisefrom fixed point at north or south(Dimension)bacillary :: rod (Shapes)ballad :: slow, sentimental romantic song(Music)ballad :: vocal song telling sotry (Music)ballade :: piano composition in romanticmood (Music)ballet :: classical dance form (Dance)ballet :: music written to accompanyballetic dance (Music)balletomane :: enthusiastic andknowledgeable follower of ballet (Dance)banker :: sculptor's workbench fordressing stones (Sculpture)banquet :: a sumptuous spread of manydishes (Eating)banshee :: female spirit who warns ofdeath by wailing (Mythology)barbarian :: cruel, uncivilized brute(Violence)

barbecue :: outdoor meal consisting ofmeats cooked over charcoal (Eating)bard :: composer/singer of epic poetry(Literature)barghest :: legendary doglike goblin thatportends death or misfortune (Mythology)baritone :: male voice (Music)barn dance :: rural American social dance(Dance)barrow :: mound of earth and stones overgrave (Death)basilisk :: serpent with deadly breath andglance; cockatrice (Mythology)bass :: lowest normal male voice (Music)bastinado :: beating with stick or cudgel(Violence)batho phobia :: fear of deep places(Phobias)baton :: conductor's light rod used to keeptime (Music)battery :: group of guns or missilelaunchers operated together at one place(Crime)battery :: physical beating of a person(Fights)beeline :: 1) direct course 2) straight line(Dimension)behemoth :: any creature of monstroussize and power (Mythology)belletrist :: author of amusing works(Literature)bellicose :: a person who loves aggression,belligerent, military, hostile, assuasive(hostile attitude) (Personality Traits)benchmark :: point/reference for makingmeasurements (Place)benediction :: blessing (Religion)benevolent :: a kind hearted person,altruistic, benign, benignant, renegade,

runagate, (Personality Traits)benison :: blessing (Religion)bereaved :: family and friends of the dead(Death)berserker :: frenzied and ferocious warrior(Violence)bethel :: church for seamen (Religion)biannual :: 1) occurring twice a year 2)semi annual 3) occurring every two years(Time)bibelot :: small book (Literature)bibliognost :: people with comprehensiveknowledge of books (Literature)bibliography :: list of resources used incompiling a book (Literature)bibliomania :: inordinate interest inacquiring books (Mania)bibliophile :: lover of books and literature(Literature)bibliophile :: a lover of books (Education)bicentennial :: 1) occurring every 200years (Time)biennial :: 1) occurring every 2 years 2)two year anniversary (Time)bier :: coffin (Death)bifrost :: rainbow bride between heavenand earth (Mythology)bilateral :: two sided (Shapes)bimonthly :: 1) occurring every twomonths 2) bimensal (Time)bipedalism :: locomotion on two feet(Anthropology)bissextile day :: feb 29; occurring everyfourth year (Time)bistro :: cheap restaurant (Eating)bite the dust :: die (Death)black humor :: the juxtaposition of morbidand farcical elements (in writing or drama)to give a disturbing effect (Death)

blasphemy :: intentional offence to god(Religion)blight :: run, cause to wither or decay(Fights)blitz :: lightening quick attack (Fights)blow away (sl) :: murder (Death)blue moon :: long period of time (Time)bluebeard :: any man who allegedlymurders a series of women he has married(Crime)bogeyman :: frightening, demonic figure ofpopular folklore (Mythology)bolero :: music written in the rhythm ofthe bolero dance (Dance)bolt :: swallow food/drink hurriedly(Eating)bolus :: lumpy rounded mass (Shapes)bookie :: person accepting illegal bets(Crime)bootlegger :: seller of illegal items (Crime)bootlegging :: illegal production,distribution or sale of something alreadyowned or copyrighted (Crime)botryoidal :: formed like a bunch of grapes(Shapes)bouquet :: distinctive aroma of wines orliquors (Aroma)bouquinisite :: person who buys and sellsused books (Literature)brackish :: having a slightly salty taste(Taste)brawl :: noisy fight or quarrel (Fights)break in :: illegal entry of another'sproperty (Crime)brigand :: bandit, (Crime)briny :: salty in flavor (Taste)broil :: noisy argument/fight (Fights)bromide :: a trite or obvious remark(Language)

browbeat :: wave a weapon menacingly(Fights)browbeat :: intimidate (Fights)Brownie :: tiny, fanciful, brown elf whodoes household chores at night(Mythology)brunch :: late morning meal (Eating)brunch :: food taken in between breakfastand lunch (Taste)bruxism :: unconscious grinding orgnashing of teeth usually during sleep(Psychological)buffet :: food arranged for self service(Eating)buffo :: male opera singer who specializesin comic parts (Music)bugbear :: goblin that devours disobedientchildren (Mythology)bulimia :: excessive eating followed by selfinduced vomiting (Psychological)bully :: overbearing person who terrorizesweaker people (Violence)bump off (sl) :: murder (Death)bunko :: swindle by taking advantage ofvictim's ignorance (Crime)burglar :: thief (Crime)burlesque :: 1) satire 2) entertainment(Theatre)bust :: sculpture of upper part of body,(Sculpture)busyboy :: a cleaner in a restaurant(Eating)butcher :: slaughter or kill in a barbarousor indiscriminate manner (Death)butt :: strike with head (Fights)byword :: proverb word or phraseassociated with a person or thing(Language)cabaret :: song style typical of night club

entertainment (Music)cacology :: poor diction or pronunciation(Language)cadaver :: dead body exp (Death)cairn :: heap of stones set up as memorialto the deceased (Death)calligrapher :: a person with goodhandwriting (Personality Traits)calliope :: chief muse; muse of epic heroicpoetry (Mythology)cancan :: high kicking stage dance(Dance)cannibal :: person who eats human flesh(Violence)canon :: works ascribed to author andaccepted as genuine/religious law(Literature)canon :: religious code/doctrine (Religion)canticle :: liturgical song based on bibletext (Music)canto :: melody in choral or instrumentalmusic (Music)cantor :: singer/leader of choir (Religion)cap sheaf :: highest point (Place)carnage :: bloody slaughter of largenumber of people (Death)carnage :: large scale destruction of life(Violence)carol :: traditional song of faith especiallyheard at Christmas (Music)carrion :: dead body left out for animalsand birds to eat (Death)carving :: cutting away of wood or stone tocreate three forms (Sculpture)casket :: elaborate coffin (Death)casting :: reproduction technique using amold (Sculpture)casualty :: person killed in war/accident(Death)

cat burglar :: one skilled at breaking intobuildings even those secured against theft,by climbing through upstairs windows(Crime)catacomb :: underground cemeteryconsisting of tunnels with recesses fortombs (Death)catafalque :: decorated bier on which acoffin rests in state during a funeral(Death)catenate :: chain like in shape (Shapes)caustic :: sharp/acidic (Taste)celibacy :: abstention from marriage andsexual relations as by priest (Religion)cenobite :: member of religious orderliving in convent/monastery (Religion)cenotaph :: honorary tomb for personburied elsewhere (Death)centaur :: half (Mythology)centrifugal :: moving away from thecenter/axis (Dimension)centripetal :: moving toward thecenter/axis (Dimension)cerecloth :: waxed cloth for wrappingcorpse or cerement (Death)chafe :: rub against so as to wear away(Fights)chambers :: judge's private officeadjoining court room (Crime)chant :: sacred song (Music)chantey :: sailor's work song (Music)chapel :: small house of worshipassociated with larger church (Religion)chaplain :: person conducting religiousservices in places other than church(Religion)Charleston :: vigorous ballroom dance(Dance)chase :: finish metal surface (Sculpture)

chauvinism :: unreasonable devotion toone's race, sex, country (Sociology)chef :: chief cook (Eating)cherub :: one of second order of angels(Religion)chestnut :: odd and unfamiliar anecdote orjoke (Language)chimera :: flame (Mythology)chisel :: sharp (Sculpture)chloris :: goddess of flowers (Gods)choir :: group of singers (Music)choking :: wind pipe obstruction byphysical pressure or due to breathing ofpoisoned air (Death)choreo mania :: craze for dancing (Mania)choreography :: art of devising form,sequence and purpose of balletmovements (Dance)chorister :: member of a choir (Music)chrematomania :: obsessive desire formoney (Mania)chrometo phobia :: fear of money(Phobias)cilo :: muse of history (Mythology)cinderella :: fairytale heroine who escapesmistreatment by step (Mythology)cinerarium :: vessel especially urn used toreceive ashes of the cremated dead(Death)circadian :: occurring in 24 hour cycles(Time)circe :: evil woman who turned humansinto swine (Mythology)circinate :: ring shaped (Shapes)circuitous :: following an indirect path(Dimension)circumlocution :: round about mode ofexpression (Language)claustro phobia :: fear of enclosed places

(Phobias)clemency :: mercy shown to prisoners byauthorities (Crime)clino phobia :: fear of going to bed(Phobias)clobber :: strike a hard blow (Fights)clog :: dance in which performer beats outrhythm on floor with heavy wood shoes(Dance)closet drama :: play intended to be readnot performed (Theatre)club :: hit with heavy weapon (Fights)coda :: final section of classical granddance (two performers) (Dance)code :: passage added to final section ofpiece (Music)codex :: manuscript book (classical orbiblical) (Literature)collar :: seize by neck (Fights)cologne :: mildly perfumed toilet water(Aroma)colossus :: extremely large scale sculpturedance forms (Sculpture)colporteur :: person who travels about tosell bibles (Religion)comestibles :: edibles (Eating)commute :: reduce sentence (Crime)compendium :: concise but comprehensivework (Literature)concert :: live performance of music beforeaudience (Music)concertino :: short concerto (Music)concerto :: composition with moreinstruments (Music)concordance :: alphabetical index of topics/ subjects (Literature)conductor :: leader of orchestra (Music)conflagration :: extensive, extremelydestructive fire (Violence)

conga :: a ball room dance (Dance)connoisseur :: a person with adiscriminating taste in food (Taste)connoisseur :: an expert of food, drink andarts, critic, expert, judge (PersonalityTraits)consecration :: dedication of person orobject to sacred use (Religion)consort :: ensemble of singers andinstrumentalists (Music)consume :: destroy completely (Fights)contract (slang) :: agreement to commitmurder for payment (Death)contralto :: lowest female voice or voicepart (Music)conundrum :: riddle/questions involving(answer) a pun (Language)conventicle :: a secret unauthorizedmeeting for religious worship; assemblyfor worship (Religion)conviction :: legal establishment of guilt(Crime)convoluted :: twisted or coiled (Shapes)cook off :: contest in which competitorsprepare their specialties (Eating)cordate :: heart shaped (Shapes)coroner :: public official who investigatesdeaths not due to natural causes (Death)corpse :: dead body (Death)cortege :: funeral procession (Death)cotillion :: lively social dance (Dance)counterfeiting :: manufacturing of fakemoney (Crime)crackdown :: intensification of policeefforts to control crime (Crime)cradlesong :: lullaby (Music)cremains :: ashes of cremated body(Death)crematorium :: crematory (Death)

crescendo :: gradual, steady increase involume (Music)crest :: highest point (Place)criminology :: study of crime its causes(Crime)cromlech :: circle of stone monoliths onburial mound (Death)crook :: criminal (Crime)crook :: bent or hooked form 14 centralaxis (Shapes)crown :: highest point (Place)Crucifixion :: nailing of hands and feet tocross (Death)crunch :: grind or press (Fights)cryo phobia :: fear of cold (Phobias)cryonics :: freezing of recently deceasedpeople in hopes of resuscitation when cureexists for their fatal disease (Death)crypt :: underground vault or burialchamber (Death)cuisine :: specific style of food (Eating)cupid :: god of love (Gods)curate :: clergyman (Religion)curia :: the papal court (Religion)cusp :: point or apex, tip of crescent(Shapes)cynic :: a person who is unhappy withhuman nature, skeptic, scoffer, detraction,iritic (Personality Traits)cynomania :: intense enthusaism for dogs(Mania)dactyloscopy :: method of studyingfingerprints to establish identification(Crime)daemon :: supernatural force, spirit forgood or evil in popular folklore (Mythology)Daikoku :: god of wealth (Gods)danceur :: male ballet dancer (Dance)dealtor :: professional informer (Crime)

decapitation :: removal of head from neck(Death)deceased :: dead (Death)decimation :: large scale destruction(Violence)decorum :: propriety, polite behavior(Sociology)decrescendo :: gradual decrease in volume(Music)decussate :: `x' shaped (Shapes)deep six :: burial at sea (Death)defalcation :: 1) failure to meet promise 2)act of embezzlement (Crime)defamation :: injury to person's characterspoken (slander) or written (libel) (Crime)defector :: a person who turns traitor to acause, apostate, derelict, recreant(Personality Traits)defendant :: suspect on trial in court oflaw (Crime)defile :: pollute (Fights)delectable :: delicious/appetizing (Taste)delinquent :: person who violates the law(Crime)deluge :: the great flood of variouslegends (Mythology)demagogue :: a person who attacks thesentiments of masses by his speeches /afalse leader (Personality Traits)demise :: death (Death)dendroid :: tree shaped (Shapes)dent :: make a depression or hollow insomething (Fights)deodorant :: any agent used foreliminating odors (Aroma)departed :: dead (Death)deracinate :: uproot from home or nativeculture (Fights)desecrate :: treat without respect (Fights)

deserter :: a person who runs away fromarmy, fugitive, defector, traitor(Personality Traits)despoil :: plunder or ravage (Fights)devour :: eat voraciously (Eating)devour :: destroy by consuming (Fights)dextral :: on or leaning to the right(Dimension)dipso phobia :: fear of drunkenness(Phobias)dipsomania :: irresistible craving foralcoholic beverages (Mania)dirge :: song of lamentation at funeral(Death)dirge :: slow, mournful piece of music(Music)discobolus :: statue of athlete about totoss (Sculpture)discotheque :: dance club with recordedmusic (Music)dismember :: cut limb from limb (Fights)dispatch :: eat up quickly (Eating)dissonance :: interval that is restless anddiscordant (Music)ditty :: brief, simple often humorous song(Music)diurnal :: daily (Time)divertissement :: dance or series of shortdancers without plot (Dance)docent :: 1) a tourist guide in a museum2) a university teacher (Education)dogfight :: rough physical fight (Fights)doggerel :: silly or bad poetry (Literature)dolmen :: prehistoric tomb (Death)done for (infml) :: ruined, defeated, dying(Death)dora phobia :: fear of fur (Phobias)dorsal :: near or on the back (Place)dorsolateral :: on both the back and sides

(Place)draft :: unfinished, preliminary version ofmanuscript (Literature)dragnet :: systematic police search forcriminal (Crime)dragon :: reptilian monster, often withbreath of fire (Mythology)drain :: drink everything in (container)(Eating)drill :: tool for boring holes in wood, metalor stone (Sculpture)dromo phobia :: fear of crossing streets(Phobias)dromomania :: intense enthusiasm fortraveling (Mania)drop dead :: die suddenly (Death)drum :: hit repeatedly (Fights)dryad :: forest nymph who protects trees(Mythology)duel :: fight between 2 persons (Fights)dulcify :: sweeten (Taste)duodecennial :: occurring every 12 years(Time)dwarf :: small usually ugly creature withmagic powers (Mythology)dysfunction :: failure of mental process(Psychological)ecclesiastical :: relating to church asformal and established institution(Religion)egoist :: a selfish person (PersonalityTraits)egomania :: obsession with oneself(Mania)egotist :: a conceited person, vanity,haughty, pompous, insolent, blustering(Personality Traits)eighty sixed :: died, esp., killed (Death)eisoptro phobia :: fear of mirrors (Phobias)

electrocution :: death by electric shock(Death)electrum :: alloy of gold and silver for finesculptural details (Sculpture)elegy :: funeral song or poem oflamentation for the dead (Death)eleutheromania :: irresistible craving forfreedom (Mania)eleuthorophobia :: fear of freedom(Phobias)eleventh hour :: last possible moment forsome action (Time)elf :: mountain fairy seen by moonlight(Mythology)elongation :: condition of being stretchedor lengthened (Dimension)embalming :: treatment of corpse toprevent decay (Death)embezzlement :: theft of money orappropriation of property entrusted toone's care (Crime)emboss :: decorate with low relief design(Sculpture)emetophobia :: fear of vomiting (Phobias)endogamy :: marrying within a community(Anthropology)engorge :: eat greedily (Eating)ensiform :: shaped like a sword (Shapes)entheomania :: obsessive zeal for religion(Mania)entomb :: place corpse in burial tomb(Death)entomomania :: inordinate fascination withinsects (Mania)entomophobia :: fear of insects (Phobias)entree :: dish served as main meal(Eating)eon :: 1) extremely long period of time 2)eon (Time)

epicenter :: 1) exact center 2) earth'ssurface beneath focus of earthquake(Place)epigraphy :: study of ancient inscriptions(Anthropology)epilogue :: concluding section after mainbody of work (Literature)epitaph :: memorial inscription ontomb/grave (Death)epoch :: 1) significant time period markedby historical events 2) era (Time)eremiophobia :: fear of being alone(Phobias)ergomania :: obsessive zeal for work(Mania)ergophobia :: fear of work (Phobias)Eros :: god of love (Gods)eroto mania :: uncontrollable sexual desire(Mania)erythophobia :: fear of red color (Phobias)eternity :: forever (Time)ethnography :: systematic description ofindividual cultures (Anthropology)ethos :: characteristic/distinguishingattitude and habits of a group (Sociology)etiquette :: established conventions(Sociology)étude :: 1) a musical piece intended to aidstudent in learning an instrument 2)vespers music (Music)euphony :: pleasantness of sounds inpoetry (Literature)euterpe :: muse of music (Mythology)euthanasia :: merciful, painless killing ofhopelessly sick person/mercy killing(Death)evensong :: evening prayer (Music)evisceration :: death by disembowelment(=>removing of vital organs of body)

(Death)ex-con :: former convict, now releasedfrom prison (Crime)exegesis :: critical interpretation of text(Literature)exegesis :: analysis and interpretation ofscriptures (Religion)exequies :: funeral rites or ceremonies(Death)exhumation :: digging up of corpse fromgrave (Death)exogamy :: marrying out side acommunity (Anthropology)exonerate :: clear of all charges of guilt(Crime)expiation :: atonement of one's sins(Religion)expire :: die (Death)expunge :: obliterate (Fights)extermination :: complete and immediateelimination by killing (Death)extirpate :: root out/eradicate or expel(Fights)extortion :: demand for payment bythreatening or force; blackmail (Crime)extradition :: transference of criminalsuspect from place of apprehension tolocation of legal jurisdiction (Crime)fable :: story with fantastic events andcreatures (Mythology)fabulist :: person who writes fables(Literature)fairy :: small, supernatural being withmagic powers; (Mythology)falciform, falcate :: curved like a sickle(Shapes)fandango :: dance performed by onecouple (Dance)fanfare :: trumpet flourish (Music)

farce :: low comedy based on absurdsituations (Theatre)farceur (French word) :: writer of broadcomedy (Literature)faun :: sylvan demigod, ancient Italiandeity in human shape, with horns, pointedears and a goat's tail; equivalent to Greeksatyr (Mythology)Faust :: character in medieval legend whosold his soul to the devil for knowledge andpower (Mythology)felon :: person guilty of a felony (Crime)felony :: serious crime (Crime)fence :: receiver of stolen property (Crime)fetid :: having a strong, unpleasant smell;(Aroma)feud :: protracted hostility between twoparties (Fights)fiend :: cunningly evil person (Violence)file :: abrasive metal tool for smoothingand shaping (Sculpture)finale :: closing part of a music (Music)Fire Eater :: A quarrelsome person; ahotspur. (Violence)flap :: noisy argument (Fights)flay :: strip off skin/whip (Fights)flippant :: a sportive person, pert,frivolous, impudent, saucy, rude(Personality Traits)flog :: beat severely with a whip or rod(Fights)florimania :: intense interest in plants(Mania)fodder :: food given to animals (Eating)foliate :: branching (Shapes)folio :: book (Literature)foray :: raid (Fights)fork :: point of branching (Place)foul :: unpleasant smelling (Aroma)

foundry :: process of melting, casting ormolding metals (Sculpture)foxtrot :: two step ball room dance(Dance)fracas :: noisy fight/brawl (Fights)Francophile :: a lover of French language(Education)fratricide :: killing of one's brother (Death)frisk :: search for concealed weapons bypatting suspect's clothing (Crime)fugitive :: person fleeing arrest orimprisonment (Crime)fulsome :: disgusting to the senses(Aroma)fume :: a cloud of fine particles suspendedin a gas (Aroma)fumigation :: the application of a gas orsmoke to something for the purpose ofdisinfecting it (Aroma)funk :: strong, offensive smell (Aroma)fust :: strong smell (Aroma)galeo phobia :: fear of sharks (Phobias)gallows :: structure for hanging by theneck (Death)gameto phobia :: fear of marriage(Phobias)gash :: cut deeply (Fights)gastronomy :: the art of food preparation(Taste)gavotte :: French dance music (Music)genie :: spirit in human form summoned tocarry out one's wishes (Mythology)genocide :: killing of entire race or nation(Death)genre :: category of composition with aspecific style, content or form (Literature)gephyro phobia :: fear of crossing bridges(Phobias)gerasco phobia :: fear of old age (Phobias)

ghost writer :: one who writes for anotherwithout receiving credit (Literature)ghoul :: evil being that robs graves andfeeds on corpses; criminal who takesproperty belonging to someone else withthe intention of keeping it or selling it(Death)glazomania :: fascination with list making(Mania)glee club :: a club organized to singtogether; choral group usually large(Music)gloss :: an explanation or definition of anobscure word in a text; continuouscommentary appearing in a text(Literature)glossary :: meanings of words/terms(Literature)gnash :: grind together, of teeth (Fights)gnome :: dwarfish creature who livesunderground (Mythology)gobble :: eat hurriedly (Eating)golem :: figure artificially constructed inhuman form and endowed with life(Mythology)goner :: one who is dead or about to die(Death)goon :: one hired to attack others(Violence)gorge :: stuff (Eating)gorgons :: three monsters in the form ofwinged sisters with power to turn theperson viewing them into stone(Mythology)gospel :: popular Christian church music(Music)gouge :: curved chisel (Sculpture)gouge :: force or scoop out (Fights)gradine :: toothed chisel (Sculpture)

graft :: bribery (Crime)graphologist :: a person who studiespeople's behavior by their hand writing(Personality Traits)grapple :: fight closely (Fights)grave robber :: person who steals corpsesafter burial as for medical dissection orprofit; body snatcher (Death)griffin :: monster (Mythology)grounding :: finely polished marble(Sculpture)guillotine :: structure with large blade fordecapitation (Death)gulp :: swallow hastily (Eating)gun moll :: gangster's girl friend, femalecriminal (Crime)gunrunning :: smuggling of firearms(Crime)gurge :: spiral/whirlpool (Shapes)gustatory :: pertaining to taste or tasting(Taste)guzzle :: drink greedily in large amounts(Eating)gymno phobia :: fear of nudity (Phobias)gymnomania :: compulsion towardnakedness (Mania)gyne phobia :: fear of women (Phobias)gynecomania :: uncontrollable desire forsex in males (satyromania) (Mania)hack :: writer working for hire (Literature)hack :: chop up (Fights)hagiography :: writings and critical studiesof saints (Religion)hagiology :: literature or biography dealingwith lives of saints (Religion)halitosis :: having foul smelling breath (acondition) (Aroma)hallucination :: disorder of imaginingpictures and sounds (unreal)

(Psychological)harpy :: malicious fierce-temperedwoman; vicious winged monster; oftendepicted as a bird with the head of awoman (Mythology)have one's foot in the grave :: dying(Death)hearse :: large automobile used to conveycorpse to burial place (Death)hebdomadal :: weekly (Time)hedono phobia :: fear of pleasure(Phobias)hedonomania :: craving for pleasure(Mania)Helen :: Greek queen whose abductioninstigated the Trojan war (Mythology)helio mania :: craving for the sun (Mania)helios :: sun god (Gods)hellion :: mischievous trouble maker(Violence)hemato phobia :: fear of blood (Phobias)henchman :: person hired to performviolent acts for another (Violence)henotheism :: allegiance to one god whileallowing worship of several other gods byfamily or tribe (Religion)Hercules :: son of Jupiter (Mythology)heresy :: unorthodox or dissentingreligious belief (Religion)hermeneutics :: science of theologicalinterpretation (Religion)Hermes :: messenger of gods (Gods)hew :: cut or strike with an axe (Fights)hiatus :: break/gap in continuity (Time)highway man :: person who stopstravelers to rob them (Crime)hindmost :: nearest the rear position(Place)hippo mania :: craving for horses (Mania)

hippo phobia :: fear of horses (Phobias)hippocampus :: a complex neural structure(shaped like a sea horse) consisting ofgray matter and located on the floor ofeach lateral ventric; creature who is halfhorse and half dolphin (Mythology)hodo phobia :: fear of travel (Phobias)hold up :: armed robbery (Crime)holocaust :: genocide (Death)homicide :: murder (Death)homicido mania :: impulse to commitmurder (Mania)homograph :: word with same spelling butdifferent meaning from another word(Language)homonym :: word with same pronunciationand spelling but different meaning(Language)homophony :: music in which one melodydominates (Music)hoodlum :: tough, young street ruffianmember of lawless gang; hooligan(Violence)hoodlum :: violent young ruffian (Crime)hooligan :: street gang member (Crime)hora :: traditional round dance (Dance)horn/meniscus :: curved ends of acrescent (Shapes)hornbook :: child's primer (Literature)horse play :: playful fighting (Fights)hosanna :: cry of love for god (Religion)hot :: sharply pungent/peppery (Taste)hothead :: hotspur; person easily arousedto anger or attacks (Violence)hub :: focus (Place)hydro mania :: fascination with water(Mania)hydro phobia :: fear of water (Phobias)hymen :: god of marriage (Gods)

hymn :: sacred song in praise of god(Religion)hymn :: religious or sacred song (Music)hyno mania :: excessive desire for sleep31 (Mania)hypergia phobia :: fear of responsibility(Phobias)hypno phobia :: fear of sleep (Phobias)hypnos :: god of sleep (Gods)hysteria :: excessive emotional excitement(Psychological)ichthyo phobia :: fear of fish (Phobias)iconoclasm :: opposition to acceptedideas/beliefs (Sociology)iconoclast :: a person who breaks dogma,dissenter, rebel (Personality Traits)ideo phobia :: fear of ideas/reason(Phobias)ideogram :: written symbol (Language)idiolect :: individual person's distinctmanner of speaking (Language)imagery :: language used to evoke mentalpicture (Literature)immemorial :: (time) extending beyondmemory (Time)immolation :: death by fire (Death)impale :: pierce with sharp stick or rod(Fights)impinge :: collide with (Fights)implode :: burst inward (Fights)improvisation :: composition of musicwhile performing (Music)in extremis :: at the point of death (Death)incarceration :: imprisonment (Crime)incinerate :: burn (Fights)incubus :: evil demon/nightmare(Mythology)indoctrination :: training others in one'sbelief (Sociology)

infantilism :: abnormal regression tochildish behavior in adulthood(Psychological)inferno :: violent conflagration (Violence)infraction :: violation of law (Crime)ingest :: take food into body by swallowing(Eating)ingurgitate :: consume greedily in largeamounts (Eating)inhume :: bury, inter (Death)insomnia :: chronic or extremesleeplessness (Psychological)interim :: interval of time (Time)interlude :: short time intervening betweenevents or dramatic acts (Time)interlude :: brief musical passage playedbetween longer piece, drama or religiousservice (Music)internecine :: mutually destructive(Violence)interregnum :: 1) periods of vacancy ofthrone 2) period when there is lapse innormal govt functions (Time)intestate :: without a valid will at the timeof death (Death)intimidate :: bully (Fights)intonation :: production of a tone with avoice or instrument (Music)inurn :: place ashes in a burial urn (Death)invocation :: act of calling upon deityusually in prayer (Religion)iris :: messenger of god representingrainbow (Mythology)irony :: words expressing other than literalmeanings (Literature)irrupt :: burst or break in violently (Fights)isometric :: having equality ofmeasurement, symmetrical (Dimension)jab :: poke/punch (Fights)

jargon :: 1) technical or specializedterminology of a group or profession 2)obscure or unintelligible language(Language)jingoism :: excessive love toward one'snation (Sociology)jingoist :: a person with a negativepatriotism (Personality Traits)joust :: contest between knights mountedon horse back (Fights)juicy :: succulent, mouth watering (Taste)junk food :: low quality food (Eating)juvenile (juvenile crime) :: criminal underthe age of delinquent illegal majority(Crime)kathiso mania :: craving to sit (Mania)keen :: loud wailing lamentation for thedead (Death)kick the bucket (slang) :: die (Death)klepto mania :: impulse to steal (Mania)kleptomaniac :: person unable to stopstealing (Crime)knave :: unprincipled, untrustworthy ordishonest person (Violence)knell :: bell tolled to signal death orfuneral (Death)lacerate :: tear or cut; deeply hurt thefeelings of (Fights)lalo phobia :: fear of speaking (Phobias)lambada :: competitive acrobatic dance(Dance)lamentation :: mourning aloud for thedead (Death)larceny :: theft of personal property(Crime)lares :: household gods who are spirits ofancestors (Mythology)lash :: strike with a whip (Fights)leitmotif :: dominant theme (Literature)

leviathan :: huge biblical sea monstereither reptile or whale (Mythology)lexical :: pertaining to the words orvocabulary of a language (Language)lexicography :: art and practice of makingdictionaries (Language)lexicology :: study of formation of words(Language)lexicon :: vocabulary listing of words in alanguage (Language)libel :: publication of statement damagingto another's reputation (Crime)libretto :: words and text of opera/oratorio(Music)lieder :: stylized German song (Music)limbo :: competitive acrobatic dance(Dance)lindy :: energetic dance (Dance)lingo :: language especially jargon orslang, of a particular field, group orindividual (Language)lingua franca :: language used forcommunication between persons whoordinarily speak different languages(Language)linguist :: specialist in languages; polyglot(Language)liturgy :: rites of religious worship(Religion)loanword :: word borrowed from anotherlanguage (Language)logo mania :: obsession with talking(Mania)logo phobia :: fear of words (Phobias)longevity :: length of a life span (Time)lunette :: crescent/half moon (Shapes)lustrum :: period of 5 years (Time)lynching :: execution usually hanging bymob without legal sanction (Death)

lysso phobia :: fear of madness (Phobias)maestro :: respected conductor orchestraleader (Music)magnum opus :: one author's classicmasterpiece (Literature)maieusio phobia :: fear of pregnancy(Phobias)maim :: disfigure; mutilate (Fights)malfeasance :: a wrong doing committedby a public official (Crime)malodorous :: foul smelling (Aroma)mambo :: ball room dance (Dance)man of letters :: literary scholar(Literature)maniac :: wildly insane person (Violence)manitou :: spirit that controls nature andis source of natural and supernaturalpower (Mythology)manslaughter :: accidental murder withoutmalicious intent (Death)manslaughter :: taking of human life byaccident or negligence (Crime)march :: music for marching usually in 4/4time (Music)mars :: god of war (Gods)martyrdom :: self (Death)masque :: elaborate costume play(Theatre)mass :: music for solemn roman catholicservice (Music)massacre :: ruthless killing of oftenhelpless persons (numerous) (Death)masticate :: chew (Eating)matricide :: killing of one's mother (Death)mausoleum :: large building for the aboveground entombment (Death)maverick :: a person who breaksconventions, rules (Personality Traits)mayhem :: willful infliction of bodily injury

on another person (Crime)mayhem :: maiming or disfiguring ofanother person (Violence)mazurka :: lively folk dance (Dance)meet one's maker :: die (Death)melancholia :: deep sadness(Psychological)melee :: confusing crush of battlingopponents (Fights)melodrama :: dramatic form thatexaggerates emotions and emphasizes plotover (Theatre)mendicant :: member of religious orderliving by alms or charity (Religion)mentor :: 1) a teacher 2) a guide(Education)mercury :: god of communication (Gods)merengue :: ball room dance (Dance)mermaid :: creature with fatal charm whois half woman and half fish (Mythology)metalanguage :: language used todescribe or analyze language (Language)miasma :: noxious exhilation fromdecomposing organic matter (Aroma)micro phobia :: fear of germs (Phobias)Midas :: legendary Phrygian king whosetouch turned objects to gold (Mythology)mimesis :: imitation of person'sstyle/grammar (Literature)Minerva :: god of wisdom & arts (Gods)minotaur :: bull (Mythology)minuet :: early French dance (Music)minuet :: slow, stately dance (Dance)misanthrope :: a hater of mankind(Personality Traits)mnemosyne :: mother of muses andgoddess of memory (Mythology)Mnemosyne :: god of memory (Gods)modulation :: change from one key to

another (Music)monasticism :: system and way of life ofmonks (Religion)monody :: elegy or dirge sung by oneperson (Music)monologue :: long speech by oneindividual/soliloquy (Literature)monstrosity :: very large scale, severeshocking event (Violence)morbidity :: dwelling on gloomy thoughtsof death (Death)morgue :: storage place for dead bodiespending identification and burial (Death)moribund :: dying; about to die (Death)morpheus :: god of dreams (Gods)Mors :: god of death (Gods)motif :: recurring theme (Literature)motif :: recurrent theme in myth or legend(Mythology)motif :: recurring subject, theme or idea(Music)mugger :: who assaults others with intentto rob (Violence)mugger :: person attacking and robbingothers on street (Crime)mugging :: robbery (Crime)munch :: chew steadily (Eating)murder :: alter, blow away, bump off, chill,dispatch, do in, dust, grease, knock off,rub out, snuff out, wax, zap (Death)muso phobia :: fear of mice (Phobias)mutiny :: a military rebellion against theauthority (Crime)myso phobia :: fear of dirt/contamination(Phobias)nadir :: 1) lowest point 2) opposite tozenith in celestial sphere (Place)naiad :: freshwater nymph (Mythology)naos :: ancient temple/shrine (Religion)

narcissism :: self love (Psychological)narcissus :: youth who loved his ownreflection and was turned into a flower(Mythology)narcolepsy :: frequent uncontrollabledesire for sleep (Psychological)nasal :: pertaining to the nose or nostrils(Aroma)nave :: main axis of church or cathedral(Religion)navel :: central point/middle (Place)necro phobia :: fear of death (Phobias)necromancy :: witch craft (Death)necromancy :: list of those who have diedwithin a given period (Death)necropolis :: cemetery (Death)nectar :: wine conferring immortality(Mythology)nemesis :: goddess of punishment/reward(Gods)neo phobia :: fear of novelty (Phobias)neologism :: new word or recently coinedword (Language)neophyte :: recent convert to a faith(Religion)Neptune :: god of sea god (Gods)Nereid :: sea nymph (Mythology)nescience :: agnosticism (Religion)nettle :: irritate/provoke (Fights)nibble :: eat in small amounts (Eating)nihilism :: a belief that there is no purposeto existence (Sociology)Nike :: goddess of victory (Gods)nip :: biting taste (Taste)nix :: water spirit that lures its victims intoits underwater home (Mythology)nocturne :: early French dance (Music)Nyx :: goddess of night (Gods)nullifidian :: person without religious faith

skeptic (Religion)nycto phobia :: fear of night/darkness(Phobias)obituary :: biographical notice of person'sdeath published in newspaper (Death)oblation :: offering to god (bread & wine)(Religion)oblique :: slanting or sloping (Dimension)obsequy :: funeral rite or ceremony(Death)obtuse :: an angle greater than 900, dull(Dimension)ochlo phobia :: fear of crowds (Phobias)odium :: small theatre or concert hall(Theatre)ogre :: hideous giant cannibal (Mythology)olfaction :: 1) sense of small 2) act ofsmelling (Aroma)Olympiad :: period of 4 years (Time)Olympus :: mountain home of the gods(Mythology)omnibus :: book containing the works by asingle author (Literature)omphalos :: center/navel (Place)onomastics :: study of origin and use ofproper nouns (Language)onomato phobia :: fear of a name orparticular word (Phobias)onslaught :: vigorous powerful attack(Fights)opera :: drama in which text is entirelysung or acted to orchestral accompanimentusually with scenery and costumes (Music)opera :: musical drama (Theatre)operetta :: romantic, light opera withsongs and dance (Theatre)ophicio phobia :: fear of snakes (Phobias)ophidiform :: resembling snakes (Shapes)optimist :: a person with a positive

attitude toward life, pollyanna (PersonalityTraits)opus :: literary work (Literature)ore :: monster similar to an ogre(Mythology)ornitho phobia :: fear of birds (Phobias)orthography :: science of standard spelling(Language)orthopraxy :: correct religious behaviorand rituals according to specific doctrine(Religion)overture :: musical introduction to ballet(Music)pageant :: elaborately staged, open airdrama (Theatre)palatable :: good tasting (Taste)palate :: sense of taste (Taste)paleontology :: deals with life formsexisting in earlier geological periods(Anthropology)pall :: coffin; cloth draped over coffin(Death)pallbearer :: one of the several personscarrying coffin to grave (Death)palmate :: resembling a hand with fingersspread (Shapes)Pandora :: original woman who openedforbidden box, bringing woes and evils tohumanity (Mythology)pantheism :: 1) belief that god ismanifested by and through the universe 2)worship of eclectic body of deities(Religion)pantheon :: temple dedicated to all gods(Religion)pantomime :: performance without spokenwords (Theatre)papacy :: institution and office of the pope(Religion)

parable :: short allegorical story with amoral (Mythology)paranoia :: persistent delusions ofpersecution or suspicion of others(Psychological)parish :: local church (Religion)parlance :: specified style of speaking(Language)parole :: a conditional release fromimprisonment that entitles the person toserve the remainder of the sentenceoutside the prison as long as the terms ofrelease are complied with (Crime)paroxysm :: convulsive and uncontrollableseizure (Violence)parricide :: killing of one's parent or closerelative (Death)parsimonious :: a stingy person, niggard,miserly, penurious, petty, tightfisted(Personality Traits)passus :: division of story/poem(Literature)pastoral :: music of simple, rural life(Music)patho phobia :: fear of disease (Phobias)pathos :: evocation of pity (Literature)patricide :: killing of one's father (Death)paw :: handle roughly (Fights)peculation :: embezzlement of public funds(Crime)pedagogue :: a teacher (Education)pedagogue :: a teacher (Personality Traits)pedagogy :: the science of art of teaching(Education)pedo phobia :: fear of children (Phobias)peltate :: shield shaped (Shapes)penates :: gods who serve as familyhousehold guardians (Mythology)penia phobia :: fear of poverty (Phobias)

penitent :: person who confesses sin andseeks repentance (Religion)penitentiary :: maximum security prison(in us) (Crime)penname :: pseudonym (Literature)perennial :: occurring year after year(Time)perjury :: lying under oath/giving falsetestimony in court (Crime)persona :: character in a play, novel orpoem (Literature)pessimist :: a person with gloomy attitudetoward life, cassandra, worrywart(Personality Traits)pestilence :: devastating epidemic ofcontaguious disease (Death)pestle :: grind or pulverize (Fights)pew :: bench or seat on which severalpersons sit in a church (Religion)phasmo phobia :: fear of ghosts (Phobias)philanthropist :: a lover of mankind(Personality Traits)philology :: study of written texts todetermine meaning and authenticity(Language)Philomath :: a lover of learning(Education)phobo phobia :: fear of developing aphobia (Phobias)phoenix :: immortal bird that crematesitself every 500 years, then reborn fromashes (Mythology)phono phobia :: fear of noise (Phobias)phonogram :: symbol representing wordsound or syllable (Language)photo phobia :: fear of light (Phobias)pickpocket :: cannon; hook; a thief whosteals from the pockets or purses of othersin public places (Crime)

pilferage :: theft of small amounts doneover a time to avoid detection (Crime)pillage :: robbery or plunder (in war)(Fights)piquant :: pleasingly sharp/biting or tart(Taste)piracy :: robbery on the high seas; takinga ship away from the control of those whoare legally entitled to it (Crime)pit :: sunken area in orchestra in whichorchestra sits during opera or balletperformance (Music)pixie :: fairy, said to be the spirit of thedead 59 (Mythology)plagiarism :: literary theft (Literature)plague :: torment/infest (Fights)playwright :: dramatist (Literature)plumb :: perpendicular/exactly vertical(Place)plunder :: robbery by force (Crime)Plutus :: god of wealth (Gods)pneumato phobia :: fear of spirits(Phobias)pnigo phobia :: fear of choking (Phobias)poaching :: taking of fish or game fromprivate property or protected reserve(Crime)Poetaster :: inferior poet (Literature)poet laurate :: most eminent poet of anation during a specific time (Literature)pogrom :: organized massacre of aminority people (Death)polka :: lively dance for couples (Dance)poltergeist :: noisy ghost (Mythology)polyandry :: having more than onehusband at a time (Anthropology)polygamy :: institution of marriage whichpermits more than one marriage(Anthropology)

polygamy :: having more than one wife ata time (Anthropology)polyglot :: multi lingual person who knowsseveral languages (Language)polyglot :: an expert in various languages(Personality Traits)polygraph :: lie detector (Crime)polysemous :: a word having manymeanings (Language)pomander :: ball shaped mixture ofaromatic substance (Aroma)pontiff :: pope (Religion)posthumous :: occurring after one's death(Death)potpourri :: fragrant mixture of driedflower petals or spices (Aroma)praxeology :: a science which deals withhuman conduct (Anthropology)predator :: one who lives by plunder androbbery (Violence)predecease :: die first/die before anotherperson or event (Death)predicant :: preacher (Religion)prelude :: a musical introduction, later anindependent piece (Music)processional :: hymn sung at theintroduction (Music)prod :: poke with a pointed stick (Fights)proem :: preface/introduction (Literature)prologue :: 1) preface/introduction 2)speech addressed to audience at thebeginning of a play (Literature)prom :: formal dance for high schoolstudents (Dance)proselyte :: new convert to a religion(Religion)proselytize :: attempt to convert others toone's belief or religion (Religion)prostrate :: lying face down on the ground

(Place)protagonist :: main character in anarrative (hero/heroine) (Literature)prowler :: person entering another's homefor purpose of robbery or violence (Crime)pseudonym :: fictitious name for writing(Literature)pulpit :: lectern from which preacherconducts religious service (Religion)puritan :: a person who is strict in religiousand moral matters (Personality Traits)putrefy :: cause to rot or decay withoffensive odor (Aroma)putrid :: a state of foul smelling due todecaying (Aroma)pyre :: combustible heap for burning deadbody as part of funeral rite (Death)pyro phobia :: fear of fire (Phobias)quack :: a person who deceives others byfalse appearance (Personality Traits)quadrennial :: 1) occurring every 4 years2) lasting four years (Time)quaff :: drink deeply/thirstily (Eating)quarto :: book page size 1/4th of afullscape (Literature)quash :: suppress/subdue (Fights)quincentennial :: 500th anniversary (Time)quinquennial :: occurring every 5 years(Time)quixotic :: an impractical person, idealistic,utopian, visionary (Personality Traits)quotidian :: daily/every day 2) twice ayear (Time)racketeering :: operation of a businesscharacterized by systematically dishonestpractices (Crime)rancid :: having foul taste (Taste)rancid :: having an unpleasant stale smell(Aroma)

rank :: having foul taste (Taste)rank :: having an offensive foul smell/taste(Aroma)ransack :: plunder (Fights)rapine :: pillage (Fights)ravening :: excessively greedy andgrasping; devouring or craving food ingreat quantities ()recessional :: hymn sung at the conclusionof a religious service (Music)recidivism :: repetition of criminal acts(Crime)recital :: concert given by individualperformer (Music)reclining :: leaning backward from verticalposition (Place)recreant :: one who renounces faith(Religion)recumbent :: reclining (Place)redaction :: something put in writing;edition (Literature)redemption :: salvation and deliverancefrom evil (Religion)redolent :: fragrant (Aroma)reek :: strong unpleasant smell (Aroma)reel :: lively traditional folk dance (Dance)regicide :: killing of one's king or queen(Death)renegade :: a person who runs away froma group, defector, apostate, deserter,recreant, runagate, turncoat (PersonalityTraits)reprieve :: delay in execution of sentence(Crime)reprobate :: one who is damned (Religion)requiem :: composition written for funeralmass (Music)resurrection :: act of raising from the dead(Death)

retreat :: period of seclusion for religiousexercises and meditation (Religion)revenant :: one who returns from death(Death)revue :: series of unrelated skits, songsand dances (olio) (Theatre)riff :: short melodic passage played on aninstrument (Music)riot :: disturb the peace or public order(Fights)roughneck :: crude, rowdy person(Violence)ruckus :: noisy commotion, rumpus(Fights)ruffian :: brutal, lawless person (Violence)rustling :: stealing usually, cattle or horses(Crime)sachet :: small bag or case of perfumedpowder used for scenting clothes (Aroma)sacrilege :: act or statement that degradesthe sacred (Religion)safecracking :: forcible entry into lockedsafe to steal its contents (Crime)saga :: legendary narrative about heroicadventures (Mythology)sagittate :: shaped like an arrow head(Shapes)salsa :: popular dance performed torhythm (Dance)sanctuary :: sacred portion of churchsurrounding altar (Religion)Santa Claus :: benevolent purveyor of gifts(Mythology)soporific :: producing flavor (Taste)sarcasm :: ironical, caustic languageagainst an individual (Literature)sarcophagus :: coffin (Death)savory :: fragrant (Aroma)scald :: burn, (Fights)

score :: written copy of composition withall parts arranged on staves, used duringperformance (Music)scoto phobia :: fear of darkness (Phobias)screen writers :: authors of scripts formovies/television (Literature)scribe :: 1) copier of manuscripts beforeinvention of printing 2) author, esp. ajournalist (scrivener) (Literature)scrivener :: professional or public copyistwriter (Literature)scrumptious :: delicious (Taste)scuffle :: confused disordered fight/tussle(Fights)sear :: burn or char the surface of (Fights)sedition :: incitement to rebellion againstgovernment (Crime)selene :: moon goddess (Gods)semantics :: branch dealing with nature,structure and development of meaning inlanguage (Language)semiannual :: 1) occurring every half year(Time)seminarian :: person studying to becomemember of the clergy (Religion)seminary :: institution providing trainingfor priesthood (Religion)semiotics :: study of theory, signs andsymbols in language (Language)septennial :: occurring every 7 years(Time)sepulcher :: tomb or other place of burial(Death)seraph :: one of the highest order of theangels (Religion)sextet :: composition for one or twoinstruments (Music)sexton :: person who watches over churchproperty and usually rings bells for service

(Religion)shambles :: place of slaughter or wreckage(Violence)sheet music :: printed copy of composition(Music)shoplifting :: theft from store by personposing as customer (Crime)shove :: push roughly (Fights)showboat :: floating river boat used astheatre (Theatre)showcase :: small production used toexpose actors to talent agents, producersand directors (Theatre)shuffle :: dance characterized by scrappingfeet across the floor (Dance)sibyl :: any woman who served asmouthpiece of the gods in deliveringprophesies and oracles (Mythology)siderodromo :: fear of trains (Phobias)sight :: read (Music)simile :: speech comparing two unlikethings (Literature)sinfonietta :: small orchestra (Music)siren :: singing sea nymph who charmssailors to their deaths (Mythology)six feet under (slang) :: dead and buried(Death)skeptic :: a person who doubts, doubter,cynic, agnostic, unbeliever (PersonalityTraits)skirmish :: light, brief conflict (Fights)slander :: making of false or maliciousverbal statements damaging to another'sreputation (Crime)slang :: informal often nonstandardlanguage consisting of newly coined wordsand extended meanings (Language)slapstick :: low comedy dependent onphysical humor (Theatre)

slasher :: one who attacks with knife orblade (Violence)slay :: murder (Death)slug :: hit hard with fist (Fights)slurp :: drink/eat food noisily (Eating)smack :: taste/flavor (Taste)sniff :: scent or odor perceived (Aroma)snipe :: shoot at from a distance (Fights)snuffle :: draw air into nose so as to smellsomething (Aroma)sociolect :: dialect used by a particularsocial group (Language)sociology :: sociology is the study ofsociety (Sociology)sommelier :: wine steward (Eating)somnus :: god of sleep (Gods)sophomore :: a second year student of aschool/college (Education)soprano :: highest female vocal range orvocal part (Music)spall :: chip or splinter broken from stonein carving (Sculpture)spat :: petty quarrel (Fights)sphinx :: Greek mythology) a riddlingwinged monster with a woman's head andbreast on a lion's body; daughter ofTyphoon; an inscrutable person who keepshis thoughts and intentions secret(Mythology)spitfire :: highly emotional and quicktemperedperson (especially a girl orwoman) (Violence)spitfire :: a lady who gets irritated easily(Personality Traits)spoliation :: robbery and plunder(Violence)squabble :: noisy dispute or brawl (Fights)squatter :: person illegally occupyinganother's vacant property (Crime)

staccato :: with abrupt, distinct breaksbetween notes (Music)stake :: wood post to which person is tiedand burned (Death)stanza :: division of poem (Literature)starvation :: total deprivation of food(Death)statuary :: 1) groups of statues 2) art ofmaking statues (Sculpture)stellate :: star shaped (Shapes)steward :: who supervises table wines(Eating)stillbirth :: birth of dead child (Death)stillborn :: dead at birth (Death)stink :: emit a strong, offensive smell(Aroma)stint :: limited period of time (Time)stockade :: military prison (Crime)stoic :: a person not moved by pleasure orpain, impassive, apathetic, nonchalant,poised (Personality Traits)stoning :: being beaten by throwing stones(Death)stork :: bird (Mythology)strangulation :: stoppage of breath bycompression of throat (Death)strawhat :: a stiff straw hat with a flatcrown; headdress that protects the headfrom bad weather; has shaped crown andusually a brim (Theatre)strife :: contest/fight (Fights)stuffy :: poorly ventilated; lacking fresh air2) trace of scent in the air (Aroma)stylized :: conforming to established stylerather than natural style (Literature)subornation :: inducing another to commitan illegal act (Crime)succumb :: die (Death)suffix :: affix added after base word

(Language)sumptuous :: a grand/heavy meal (Taste)supplication :: earnest prayer of petition(Religion)swan song :: last song some time beforedeath (Death)swindling :: performing fraudulentbusiness transactions (Crime)switch back :: zigzag arrangement(Shapes)sylph :: air spirit; slender graceful youngwoman (Mythology)symphony :: composition for orchestra(Music)symphony :: full orchestra (Music)synagogue :: Jewish place of worship(Religion)syncretism :: attempted reconciliation ofelements from two or more religions tocreate a new religion (Religion)synod :: church council (Religion)syntax :: study of rules for arrangingwords to form phrases, clauses andsentences (Language)syrupy :: very sweet (Taste)taboo :: an inhibition or ban resulting fromsocial custom or emotional aversion(Anthropology)tacho phobia :: fear of speed (Phobias)tang :: strong/distinctive taste (Taste)tango :: ball room dance (Dance)tap :: hit lightly (Fights)tape phobia :: fear of being buried alive(Phobias)tap :: (military) signal to turn the lightsout; bugle call at military funerals (Death)televangelist :: evangelist who preachesover television (Religion)tenor :: male voice or voice part (Music)

terato phobia :: fear of monsters (Phobias)terminal :: dying (Death)terpsichorean :: dancer pertaining to adance (Dance)testate :: having made and left a valid will;opposite of intestate (Death)thalasso phobia :: fear of seas (Phobias)thanato phobia :: fear of death (Phobias)thanatos :: 1) instinctual desire for death2) personification of death (Death)thanatos :: god of death (Gods)theologian :: person who has studiedreligious faith and practices (Religion)theology :: systematic study of god andreligious faith and practices (Religion)theonomy :: state of individual or societythat regards its own nature as being inaccordance with divine nature (Religion)thermo phobia :: fear of heat (Phobias)thesaurus :: book listing words and theirsynonyms and antonyms (Language)threnody :: dirge or song of lamentation atfuneral (Music)threnody :: elegy (Death)throttle :: choke/strangle (Fights)thug :: brutal thief (Violence)thug :: brutal petty criminal (Crime)tiff :: petty quarrel (Fights)time-out :: cessation of activity forspecified duration esp. in cessation ofactivity for specified duration esp. inathletic contest (Time)tithing :: paying of one; The act of levyingor taking tithes; that which is taken astithe; a tithe (Religion)tolo phobia :: fear of child birth (Phobias)tome :: very large or scholarly work(Literature)tomo phobia :: fear of surgery (Phobias)

toothsome :: palatable (Taste)topo phobia :: fear of particular place(Phobias)torment :: torture (Fights)totem :: a clan identified by their kinshipto a common totemic object; emblemconsisting of an object such as an animalor plant; serves as the symbol of a familyor clan (especially among AmericanIndians) (Sculpture)toxi phobia :: fear of being poisoned(Phobias)trample :: crush under one's feet (Fights)transmigration :: passage of soul at deathfrom body of one being to another (Death)traumato phobia :: fear of injury (Phobias)treason :: betrayal of one's country orgovernment (Crime)trishaideka phobia :: fear of number 13(Phobias)triton :: half fish/half man (Mythology)truant :: an irregular student (Education)truant :: a student who is habituallyabsent from school (Personality Traits)tumulus :: ancient grave (Death)turnkey :: jailer (Crime)tutti :: performed by all voices orinstruments together (Music)twilight :: period of dimming light justafter sunset (Time)unction :: anointing with oil asconsecration (Religion)unction :: anointing with oil asconsecration (Religion)undine :: female water spirit (Mythology)unfrock :: deprive priest of right toexercise office (Religion)unicorn :: creature with horse's body,lion's tail and single horn representing

purity and supernatural powers(Mythology)unplugged :: without electronicamplification or effects (Music)uxoricide :: killing of one's wife (Death)valedictorian :: a bright student with avery high grade (Personality Traits)valedictorian :: a high-ranking student(Education)vampire :: reanimated corpse who existson blood of sleeping victims (Mythology)vandal :: person engaged in wantonviolence to property usually not motivatedby theft (Crime)vandal :: destructive person (Violence)vandalism :: defacing or damaging ofanother's property purposelessly (Crime)vanquish :: conquer or defeat in a battle(Fights)vault :: underground burial chamber, tomb(Death)vendetta :: prolonged feud involving killingfor revenge (Fights)vent :: passage in mold through whichgasses escape during casting (Sculpture)vernacular :: language or dialectindigenous to place (common spokenlanguage distinct from written language)(Language)vespers :: prayer said at evening (Time)vestry :: room in church for storage ofvestments (Religion)vicennial :: twentieth anniversaryoccurring every twenty years (Time)vigilante :: individual or group attemptingto enforce law and punish offenderswithout legal authority (Crime)vignette :: brief incident/scene/story(Literature)

virago :: a noisy or scolding ordomineering woman; a large strong andaggressive woman (Violence)virtuoso :: performer with great technicalskill or artistry (Music)vixen :: ill (Violence)vocalist :: person who has received formalvoice training to perform opera (Music)votary :: person bound by religious vows(Religion)Vulcan :: god of forge/fire (Gods)waft :: be driven or carried along, as bythe air (Aroma)waltz :: music for German dance (Music)waltz :: classical ball room dance (Dance)warden :: prison administrator (Crime)warder :: jailer (Crime)whiff :: slight trace of odor or smell ofsomething (Aroma)wordsmith :: a skilled writer (Literature)wreck :: ruin/destroy (Fights)wrench :: twist or pull sharply (Fights)wrest :: wrench or seize violently (Fights)xeno phobia :: fear of dear or dislike offoreigners (Phobias)xero phobia :: fear of dry places (Phobias)yank :: pull sharply (Fights)zest :: agreeable taste (Taste)zoo phobia :: fear of animals (Phobias)Big Book ListHere is a list of wordswhich have appeared inthe “Big Book”. Thenumber besides themindicates theirfrequency of occurrencein the book.abate 3abeyance 3

abscond 3abstemious 2abstruse 3absurd 2accorded 2acknowledge 2adamant 2adept 2administering 2admonish 2adulation 2adumbrate 2aesthete 2affirm 2agenda 2aggrandize 2aggressive 3agility 2agog 2alacrity 2allegation 2allegiance 2allusion 4ally 2ambivalent 2ameliorate 3amenable 2anachronistic 2analgesic 2anesthetic 4annotate 2annul 2anomalous 2antiseptic 4aphoristic 2apocryphal 2apparition 2appraise 3apprehension 3

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