1 abacus n frame with balls for calculating 2 abase v " To lower in position, estimation, or the like; degrade" 2 abase verb lower; humiliate 3 abash verb embarrass 4 abate verb to lessen, to subside 4 abate verb subside; decrease, lessen 5 abbess n The lady superior of a nunnery 6 abbey n The group of buildings which collectively form the dwelling-place of a society of monks or nuns 7 abbot n The superior of a community of monks 8 abbreviate verb shorten 9 abdicate v To give up (royal power or the like) 9 abdicate verb renounce; give up 10 abdication giving up control, authority 11 abdomen n " In mammals, the visceral cavity between the diaphragm and the pelvic floor; the belly" 11 abdomen stomach and bowels 12 abdominal n " Of, pertaining to, or situated on the abdomen" 13 abduction n " A carrying away of a person against his will, or illegally" 14 abed adv In bed; on a bed 15 aberrant noun abnormal or deviant 16 aberration n " Deviation from a right, customary, or prescribed course" 16 aberration straying away from what is normal 17 abet v " To aid, promote, or encourage the commission of (an offense)" 17 abet help/encourage smb (in doing wrong) 18 abettor noun encourager 19 abeyance n A state of suspension or temporary inaction 19 abeyance noun suspended action 19 abeyance noun suspended action 20 abhor verb to hate, to detest 20 abhor verb detest; hate 21 abhorrence n The act of detesting extremely 22 abhorrent adj Very repugnant; hateful 23 abidance n An abiding 24 abide be faithful to; endure 25 abject adj Sunk to a low condition 25 abject adjective wretched; lacking pride 26 abjure v " To recant, renounce, repudiate under oath" 26 abjure verb promise or swear to give up 26 abjure verb renounce upon oath 27 able-bodied adj Competent for physical service 28 ablution n " A washing or cleansing, especially of the body" 28 ablution noun washing 29 abnegate v To renounce (a right or privilege) 30 abnegation noun repudiation; self-sacrifice 31 abnormal adj Not conformed to the ordinary rule or standard 32 abolish verb cancel; put an end to 33 abominable adj Very hateful 34 abominate v To hate violently 34 abominate verb loathe; hate 35 abomination n A very detestable act or practice 36 aboriginal adj Primitive; unsophisticated 36 aboriginal adjective being the first of its kind in a region; primitive; native 37 aborigines n The original of earliest known inhabitants of a country 38 abortive adjective unsuccessful; fruitless 39 aboveboard adv & adj " Without concealment, fraud, or trickery" 40 abrade v To wear away the surface or some part of by friction 41 abraded rubbed off, worn away by friction 42 abrasion n That which is rubbed off 42 abrasion rubbing, scraping, wearing off 43 abrasive adjective rubbing away; tending to grind down 44 abridge v " To make shorter in words, keeping the essential features, leaning out minor particles" 44 abridge verb condense or shorten 45 abridgment n A condensed form as of a book or play 46 abrogate v " To abolish, repeal" 46 abrogate verb repeal or annul by authority 46 abrogate verb abolish 47 abrupt adj " Beginning, ending, or changing suddenly or with a break" 48 abscess n A Collection of pus in a cavity formed within some tissue of the body 49 abscission n " The act of cutting off, as in a surgical operation" 50 abscond v " To depart suddenly and secretly, as for the purpose of escaping arrest" 50 abscond verb to go away suddenly (to avoid arrest) 50 abscond verb depart secretly and hide 51 absence n The fact of not being present or available 52 absent-minded adj Lacking in attention to immediate surroundings or business 53 absolute adjective complete; totally unlimited; certain 54 absolution n " Forgiveness, or passing over of offenses" 55 absolve v To free from sin or its penalties 55 absolve verb pardon(an offense) 56 absorb v " To drink in or suck up, as a sponge absorbs water" 57 absorption n The act or process of absorbing 58 abstain v To keep oneself back (from doing or using something) 58 abstain verb refrain; hold oneself voluntary form an action or practice 59 abstemious adj " Characterized by self denial or abstinence, as in the use of drink, food" 59 abstemious adjective sparing in eating and drinking; temperate 60 abstinence n Self denial 60 abstinence noun restrain from eating or drinking 61 abstract adjective theoretical; not concrete; nonrepresentational 62 abstruse adj Dealing with matters difficult to be understood 62 abstruse adjective difficult to comprehend; obscure 62 abstruse adjective obscure; profound; difficult to understand 63 absurd adj Inconsistent with reason or common sense 64 abundant adj Plentiful 64 abundant plentiful 65 abusive adj Employing harsh words or ill treatment 65 abusive adjective coarsely insulting; physically harmful 66 abut v To touch at the end or boundary line 66 abut verb border on 66 abut verb border upon; adjoin 67 abysmal adjective bottomless, extreme 67 abysmal adjective bottomless 68 abyss n Bottomless gulf 69 academic adj " Of or pertaining to an academy, college, or university" 70 academician n " A member of an academy of literature, art, or science" 71 academy n Any institution where the higher branches of learning are taught 72 acarpous effete, no longer fertile, worn out 73 accede v To agree 73 accede verb agree 74 accelerate v To move faster 74 accelerate verb move faster 75 accentuate give more force or attention to 76 accept v To take when offered 77 access n A way of approach or entrance; passage 78 accessible adj Approachable 78 accessible adjective easy to approach; obtainable 79 accession n " Induction or elevation, as to dignity, office, or government" 80 accessory n A person or thing that aids the principal agent 80 accessory noun additional object; useful but not essential thing 81 acclaim v To utter with a shout 81 acclaim verb applaud; announce with great approval 82 acclaimed welcomed with shouts and approval 83 acclimate verb adjust to climate 84 acclivity noun sharp upslope of a hill 85 accolade noun praise, approval 85 accolade noun award of merit 86 accommodate v To furnish something as a kindness or favor 86 accommodate verb oblige or help someone; adjust or bring into harmony, adapt 87 accompaniment n " A subordinate part or parts, enriching or supporting the leading part" 88 accompanist n One who or that which accompanies 89 accompany v " To go with, or be associated with, as a companion" 90 accomplice n An associate in wrong-doing 90 accomplice noun partner in crime 91 accomplish v To bring to pass 92 accord noun agreement 93 accordion n A portable free-reed musical instrument 94 accost v To speak to 94 accost verb approach and speak first to a person 95 account n " A record or statement of receipts and expenditures, or of business transactions" 96 accouter v To dress 97 accoutre verb to equip 98 accredit v To give credit or authority to 99 accretion noun the growing of separate things into one 99 accretion noun growth, increase 100 accrue verb come about by addition 101 accumulate v To become greater in quantity or number 102 accuracy n Exactness 103 accurate adj Conforming exactly to truth or to a standard 104 accursed adj " Doomed to evil, misery, or misfortune" 105 accusation n " A charge of crime, misdemeanor, or error" 106 accusatory adj " Of, pertaining to, or involving an accusation" 107 accuse v " To charge with wrong doing, misconduct, or error" 108 accustom v To make familiar by use 109 acerbity n " Sourness, with bitterness and astringency" 109 acerbity noun bitterness of speech and temper 110 acetate n A salt of acetic acid 111 acetic adj " Of, pertaining to, or of the nature of vinegar" 111 acetic adjective vinegary 112 ache v To be in pain or distress 113 Achillean adj Invulnerable 114 achromatic adj " Colorless, " 115 acid n A sour substance 116 acidify v To change into acid 117 acidulous adjective slightly sour; sharp, caustic 118 acknowledge v To recognize; to admit the genuineness or validity of 118 acknowledge verb recognize, admit 119 acknowledgment n Recognition 120 acme n " The highest point, or summit" 120 acme noun top; pinnacle 121 acoustic adj Pertaining to the act or sense of hearing 122 acoustics noun science of sound; quality that makes a room easy or hard to hear in 123 acquaint v To make familiar or conversant 124 acquiesce v To comply; submit 124 acquiesce verb assent; agree passively 125 acquiesce in agree (without protest) 126 acquiescence n Passive consent 127 acquire v To get as one's own 128 acquisition n " Anything gained, or made one's own, usually by effort or labor" 128 acquisition smth acquired, acquiring 129 acquit v " To free or clear, as from accusation" 130 acquittal n A discharge from accusation by judicial action 130 acquittal noun deliverance from a charge 131 acquittance n " Release or discharge from indebtedness, obligation, or responsibility" 132 acreage n " Quantity or extent of land, especially of cultivated land" 133 acrid adj Harshly pungent or bitter 133 acrid adjective sharp, bitterly pungent 134 acrimonious adj Full of bitterness 134 acrimonious adjective stinging, caustic 135 acrimony n Sharpness or bitterness of speech or temper 136 actionable adj " Affording cause for instituting an action, as trespass, slanderous words" 137 actuality n Any reality 138 actuarial adjective calculating, pertaining to insurance statistics 139 actuary n " An officer, as of an insurance company, who calculates and states the risks and premiums" 140 actuate v To move or incite to action 140 actuate verb motivate 141 acuity noun sharpness 142 acumen n " Quickness of intellectual insight, or discernment; keenness of discrimination" 142 acumen noun mental keenness 143 acute adj Having fine and penetrating discernment 143 acute adjective quickly perceptive; keen; brief and severe 144 adage noun wise saying; proverb 145 adamant n Any substance of exceeding hardness or impenetrability 145 adamant adjective kind of stone; inflexible 145 adamant adjective hard; inflexible 146 adapt verb alter; modify 147 addendum n " Something added, or to be added" 148 addiction noun compulsive, habitual need 149 addle v To make inefficient or worthless; muddle 149 addle verb to muddle; drive crazy; become rotten 150 address verb to direct speech to; deal with or discuss 151 adduce v To bring forward or name for consideration 151 adduce verb to present as evidence 152 adept adjective expert at 153 adhere v To stick fast or together 153 adhere verb remain faithful, stick fast to 153 adhere verb stick last 154 adherence n Attachment 155 adherent adj Clinging or sticking fast 155 adherent noun supporter, follower 156 adhesion n The state of being attached or joined 156 adhesion adhering, support 157 adieu inter Good-by; farewell 158 adjacency n The state of being adjacent 159 adjacent n That which is near or bordering upon 159 adjacent lying near, next 160 adjudge v To award or bestow by formal decision 161 adjunct n " Something joined to or connected with another thing, but holding a subordinate place" 161 adjunct noun something attached to but holding and inferior position 162 adjuration n A vehement appeal 162 adjuration noun solemn urging 163 adjutant adj Auxiliary 164 administrator n One who manages affairs of any kind 165 admissible adj Having the right or privilege of entry 166 admittance n " Entrance, or the right or permission to enter" 167 admonish v To warn of a fault 167 admonish verb warn; reprove 168 admonition n Gentle reproof 168 admonition noun warning 169 admonitory containing warning 170 ado n unnecessary activity or ceremony 171 adoration n Profound devotion 172 adorn verb add beauty; decorate 172 adorn verb decorate 173 adroit adj Having skill in the use of the bodily or mental powers 173 adroit adjective skillful 174 adulation noun flattery; admiration 175 adulterant n An adulterating substance 176 adulterate v To make impure by the admixture of other or baser ingredients 176 adulterate verb make impure by mixing with baser substances 177 adulterated adjective made impure or spoiled by the addition of inferior materials 178 adulteration making unpure, poorer in quality 179 adumbrate v To represent beforehand in outline or by emblem 180 advent n " The coming or arrival, as of any important change, event, state, or personage" 180 advent noun arrival 181 adventitious adjective accidental; casual 182 adversary noun opponent 183 adverse adj Opposing or opposed 183 adverse adjective unfavorable; hostile 184 adversity n Misfortune 184 adversity noun poverty; misfortune 185 advert v To refer incidentally 185 advert verb refer to 186 advertiser n " One who advertises, especially in newspapers" 187 advisory adj Not mandatory 188 advocacy n The act of pleading a cause 189 advocate n " One who pleads the cause of another, as in a legal or ecclesiastical court" 189 advocate verb urge; plead for 190 aegis noun shield; defense 191 aerial adj " Of, pertaining to, or like the air" 192 aeronaut n " One who navigates the air, a balloonist" 193 aeronautics n the art or practice of flying aircraft 194 aerostat n A balloon or other apparatus floating in or sustained by the air 195 aerostatics n " The branch of pneumatics that treats of the equilibrium, pressure, and mechanical properties" 196 aesthetic adjective artistic; dealing with or capable of appreciation of the beautiful 197 affable adj Easy to approach 197 affable adjective polite and friendly 197 affable adjective courteous 198 affect v To act upon 199 affectation n A studied or ostentatious pretense or attempt 200 affected adjective artificial; pretended 201 affidavit noun written statement made under oath 202 affiliate n Some auxiliary person or thing 203 affiliation noun joining; associating with 204 affinity noun close connection, relationship 204 affinity noun kinship 205 affirmation noun positive assertion; confirmation; solemn pledge by one who refuses to take an oath 206 affirmative adj Answering yes; to a question at issue 207 affix v To fasten 208 affluence n A profuse or abundant supply of riches 208 affluence noun abundance; wealth 209 affray noun public brawl 210 affront n An open insult or indignity 211 afire adv & adj " On fire, literally or figuratively" 212 afoot adv In progress 213 aforesaid adj Said in a preceding part or before 214 afresh adv " Once more, after rest or interval" 215 afterthought n A thought that comes later than its appropriate or expected time 216 agape adjective openmouthed 217 agenda noun items of business at a meeting 218 agglomerate v To pile or heap together 219 agglomeration noun collection; heap 220 aggrandize v To cause to appear greatly 220 aggrandize verb increase or intensify 221 aggravate v " To make heavier, worse, or more burdensome" 221 aggravate make worse; irritate 222 aggravation n " The fact of being made heavier or more heinous, as a crime , offense, misfortune, etc" 223 aggregate n " The entire number, sum, mass, or quantity of something" 223 aggregate adjective sum; total 224 aggress v To make the first attack 225 aggression n An unprovoked attack 226 aggrieve v To give grief or sorrow to 227 aghast adj Struck with terror and amazement 227 aghast adjective horrified 228 agile adj " Able to move or act quickly, physically, or mentally" 228 agile active, quick-moving 229 agility noun nimbleness 230 agitate v To move or excite (the feelings or thoughts) 230 agitate verb stir up; disturb 231 agnostic noun one who is skeptical of the existence or knowability of a god or any ultimate reality 232 agog eager/excited 233 agrarian adj " Pertaining to land, especially agricultural land" 233 agrarian adjective pertaining to land or its cultivation 234 aide-de-camp n An officer who receives and transmits the orders of the general 235 ail trouble; be ill 236 ailment n Slight sickness 237 airy adj " Delicate, ethereal" 238 akin adj Of similar nature or qualities 239 alabaster n A white or delicately tinted fine-grained gypsum 240 alacrity n Cheerful willingness 240 alacrity noun eager and cheerful readiness 240 alacrity noun cheerful promptness 241 albeit conj Even though 242 albino n " A person with milky white skin and hair, and eyes with bright red pupil and usually pink iris" 243 album n A book whose leaves are so made to form paper frames for holding photographs or the like 244 alchemy n " Chemistry of the middle ages, characterized by the pursuit of changing base metals to gold" 244 alchemy noun medieval chemistry 245 alcohol n " A volatile, inflammable, colorless liquid of a penetrating odor and burning taste" 246 alcoholism n A condition resulting from the inordinate or persistent use of alcoholic beverages 247 alcove n A covered recess connected with or at the side of a larger room 247 alcove noun recess/partially enclosed place 247 alcove noun nook; small, recessed section of a room 248 alder n " Any shrub or small tree of the genus Alumnus, of the oak family" 249 alderman n " A member of a municipal legislative body, who usually exercises also certain judicial functions" 250 aldermanship n " The dignity, condition, office, or term of office of an alderman" 251 alias n An assumed name 251 alias noun an assumed name 252 alien n One who owes allegiance to a foreign government 253 alienable adj " Capable of being aliened or alienated, as lands" 254 alienate v To cause to turn away 254 alienate verb estrange 254 alienate verb make hostile; separate 255 alienation n Estrangement 256 aliment n That which nourishes 257 alimentary adjective supplying nourishment 258 alimony noun payment by a husband to his divorced wife 259 alkali n " Anything that will neutralize an acid, as lime, magnesia, etc" 260 allay v To calm the violence or reduce the intensity of; mitigate 260 allay verb calm; pacify 261 allege v " To assert to be true, especially in a formal manner, as in court" 261 allege verb state without proof 262 allegiance duty, support, loyalty 263 allegory n The setting forth of a subject under the guise of another subject of aptly suggestive likeness 263 allegory noun story in which characters are used as symbols 264 alleviate v To make less burdensome or less hard to bear 264 alleviate verb make (pain) easier to bear 264 alleviate verb relieve 265 alley n " A narrow street, garden path, walk, or the like" 266 alliance n Any combination or union for some common purpose 267 alliteration noun repetition of beginning sound in poetry 268 allocate verb assign 269 allot v To assign a definite thing or part to a certain person 270 allotment n Portion 271 alloy noun to debase by mixing with something inferior 271 alloy noun a mixture as of metals 272 allude v " To refer incidentally, or by suggestion" 272 allude verb relief indirectly 273 allure verb entice; attract 274 allusion n An indirect and incidental reference to something without definite mention of it 274 allusion noun indirect reference 275 alluvion n Flood 276 ally n " A person or thing connected with another, usually in some relation of helpfulness" 277 almanac n A series of tables giving the days of the week together with certain astronomical information 278 aloft adjective upward 279 aloof adv Not in sympathy with or desiring to associate with others 279 aloof adjective reserved, indifferent 279 aloof adjective apart; reserved 280 altar n Any raised place or structure on which sacrifices may be offered or incense burned 281 alter v To make change in 282 alteration n Change or modification 283 altercate v To contend angrily or zealously in words 284 altercation noun wordy quarrel 285 alternate n " One chosen to act in place of another, in case of the absence or incapacity of that other" 286 alternative n " Something that may or must exist, be taken or chosen, or done instead of something else" 287 altitude n " Vertical distance or elevation above any point or base-level, as the sea" 288 alto n The lowest or deepest female voice or part 289 altruism n Benevolence to others on subordination to self-interest 290 altruist n One who advocates or practices altruism 291 altruistic adjective unselfishly generous, concerned for others 292 amalgam n An alloy or union of mercury with another metal 293 amalgamate v To mix or blend together in a homogeneous body 293 amalgamate verb mix, combine, unite societies 293 amalgamate verb combine, unite in one body 294 amass verb collect 295 amateur adj " Practicing an art or occupation for the love of it, but not as a profession" 296 amatory adj Designed to excite love 297 amazon noun female warrior 298 ambidexterous able to use the left hand or the right equally well 299 ambidextrous adj Having the ability of using both hands with equal skill or ease 299 ambidextrous adjective capable of using either hand with equal ease 300 ambience noun environment; atmosphere 301 ambiguous adj Having a double meaning 301 ambiguous adjective doubtful, uncertain 301 ambiguous adjective unclear or doubtful in meaning 302 ambitious adj Eagerly desirous and aspiring 303 ambivalence noun the state of having contradictory or conflicting emotional attitudes 304 ambivalent having both of two contrary meanings 305 amble noun moving at an easy pace 306 ambrosia noun food of the gods 307 ambrosial adj " Divinely sweet, fragrant, or delicious" 308 ambulance n A vehicle fitted for conveying the sick and wounded 309 ambulate v To walk about 310 ambulatory adjective able to walk 311 ambush n The act or state of lying concealed for the purpose of surprising or attacking the enemy 312 ameliorate v " To relieve, as from pain or hardship " 312 ameliorate verb improve, make better 312 ameliorate verb improve 313 amenable adj Willing and ready to submit 313 amenable adjective readily managed; willing to be led 314 amend verb correct; change, generally for the better 315 amendment improving 316 amenities noun convenient features; courtesies 317 Americanism n A peculiar sense in which an English word or phrase is used in the United States 318 amiable adjective agreeable; lovable 319 amicable adj Done in a friendly spirit 319 amicable adjective friendly 319 amicable adjective friendly 320 amiss adjective wrong; faulty 321 amity n Friendship 321 amity noun friendship 322 amnesia noun loss of memory 323 amnesty noun pardon 324 amoral adjective nonmoral 325 amorous adj Having a propensity for falling in love 325 amorous adjective moved by sexual love; loving 326 amorphous adj Without determinate shape 326 amorphous adjective shapeless 327 amortize end (a debt) by setting aside money 328 amour n " A love-affair, especially one of an illicit nature" 329 ampere n The practical unit of electric-current strength 330 ampersand n The character &; and 331 amphibian adjective able to live both on land and in water 332 amphibious adj Living both on land and in water 333 amphitheater n " An edifice of elliptical shape, constructed about a central open space or arena" 333 amphitheater noun oval building with tiers of seats 334 ample adjective abundant 335 amplify verb make large or fuller, increase the strength 335 amplify verb enlarge 336 amplitude n Largeness 337 amply adv Sufficiently 338 amputate v " To remove by cutting, as a limb or some portion of the body" 338 amputate verb cut off part of body; prune 339 amuck adjective in a state of rage 340 amulet noun charm; talisman 341 amusement n Diversion 342 anachronism n Anything occurring or existing out of its proper time 342 anachronism noun an error involving time in a story 343 anagram n The letters of a word or phrase so transposed as to make a different word or phrase 344 analgesic adjective causing insensitivity to pain 345 analogous adj " Corresponding (to some other) in certain respects, as in form, proportion, relations" 345 analogous adjective comparable 346 analogy n Reasoning in which from certain and known relations or resemblance others are formed 346 analogy noun similarity; parallelism 347 analyst n One who analyzes or makes use of the analytical method 348 analyze v To examine minutely or critically 349 anarchist noun person who rebels against the established order 350 anarchy n Absence or utter disregard of government 350 anarchy noun absence of governing body, state of disorder 351 anathema n " Anything forbidden, as by social usage" 351 anathema noun solemn curse 352 anatomy n That branch of morphology which treats of the structure of organisms 353 ancestry n One's ancestors collectively 354 anchor verb secure or fasten firmly 355 ancillary adjective serving as an aid or accessory, auxiliary 356 anecdote n A brief account of some interesting event or incident 356 anecdote noun short discount of an amusing or interesting event 357 anemia n Deficiency of blood or red corpuscles 357 anemia noun condition in which blood lacks red corpuscles 358 anemic adj Affected with anemia 359 anemometer n An instrument for measuring the force or velocity of wind 360 anesthetic adj Pertaining to or producing loss of sensation 360 anesthetic noun substance that removes sensation with or without loss of consciousness 361 anew adv Once more 362 angelic adj Saintly 363 Anglophobia n Hatred or dread of England or of what is English 364 Anglo-Saxon n " The entire English race wherever found, as in Europe, the United States, or India" 365 anguish noun severe suffering 365 anguish noun acute pain; extreme suffering 366 angular adj Sharp-cornered 366 angular adjective sharp-cornered; stuff in manner 367 anhydrous adj Withered 368 animadversion n The utterance of criticism or censure 369 animadvert v To pass criticism or censure 370 animalcule n An animal of microscopic smallness 371 animate v To make alive 372 animated adjective lively 373 animosity n Hatred 373 animosity noun strong dislike 373 animosity noun active enmity; hatred 374 animus noun hostile feeling or intent 375 annalist n Historian 376 annals n " A record of events in their chronological order, year by year" 376 annals noun records; history 377 annex v To add or affix at the end 378 annihilate v To destroy absolutely 378 annihilate verb destroy 379 annotate v To make explanatory or critical notes on or upon 379 annotate verb comment; make explanatory notes 380 annual adj Occurring every year 381 annuity n " An annual allowance, payment, or income" 381 annuity noun yearly allowance 382 annul verb put an end to 382 annul verb make void 383 annunciation n Proclamation 384 anode n The point where or path by which a voltaic current enters an electrolyte or the like 385 anomalous adjective abnormal; irregular 386 anomaly noun irregularity 387 anonymity noun state of being nameless; anonimousness 388 anonymous adj Of unknown authorship 388 anonymous adjective having no name 389 antagonism n " Mutual opposition or resistance of counteracting forces, principles, or persons" 390 antagonistic adjective hostile; opposed; actively resisting 391 Antarctic adj Pertaining to the south pole or the regions near it 392 ante v " In the game of poker, to put up a stake before the cards are dealt" 393 antecede v To precede 393 antecede verb precede 394 antecedent n " One who or that which precedes or goes before, as in time, place, rank, order, or causality" 395 antecedents noun preceding events or circumstances that influence what comes later; early life; ancestors 396 antechamber n A waiting room for those who seek audience 397 antedate v To assign or affix a date to earlier than the actual one 398 antediluvian adj " Of or pertaining to the times, things, events before the great flood in the days of Noah" 398 antediluvian adjective antiquated; ancient 399 antemeridian adj Before noon 400 antemundane adj Pertaining to time before the world's creation 401 antenatal adj Occurring or existing before birth 402 anterior adj Prior 403 anteroom n " A room situated before and opening into another, usually larger" 404 anthology n A collection of extracts from the writings of various authors 405 anthracite n Hard coal 406 anthropoid adjective manlike 407 anthropologist noun a student of the history and science of mankind 408 anthropology n The science of man in general 409 anthropomorphic adjective having human form or characteristics 410 anthropomorphous adj Having or resembling human form 411 antic n " A grotesque, ludicrous, or fantastic action" 412 Antichrist n " Any opponent or enemy of Christ, whether a person or a power" 413 anticlimax n A gradual or sudden decrease in the importance or impressiveness of what is said 413 anticlimax noun sudden fall 413 anticlimax noun letdown of thought or emotion 414 anticyclone n " An atmospheric condition of high central pressure, with currents flowing outward" 415 antidote n " Anything that will counteract or remove the effects of poison, disease, or the like" 415 antidote medicine used against a poison or a disease 416 antilogy n Inconsistency or contradiction in terms or ideas 417 antipathize v " To show or feel a feeling of antagonism, aversion, or dislike" 418 antipathy noun aversion; dislike 419 antiphon n " A response or alteration of responses, generally musical" 420 antiphony n An anthem or other composition sung responsively 421 antipodes n A place or region on the opposite side of the earth 422 antiquary n " One who collects and examines old things, as coins, books, medals, weapons, etc" 423 antiquate v To make old or out of date 424 antiquated adjective old-fashioned; obsolete 425 antique adj Pertaining to ancient times 426 antiseptic n Anything that destroys or restrains the growth of putrefactive micro-organisms 426 antiseptic noun substance that prevents infection 427 antislavery adj Opposed to human slavery 428 antispasmodic adj Tending to prevent or relieve non-inflammatory spasmodic affections 429 antistrophe n " The inversion of terms in successive classes, as in ""the home of joy and the joy of home""" 430 antithesis noun contrast; direct opposite of or to 431 antithetical direct oppposing 432 antitoxin n A substance which neutralizes the poisonous products of micro-organisms 433 antonym n A word directly opposed to another in meaning 434 anxious adj Distressed in mind respecting some uncertain matter 435 apartheid brutal racial discrimination 436 apathetic indifference 437 apathy n Insensibility to emotion or passionate feeling 437 apathy noun lack of caring; indifference 438 ape verb intimate or mimic 439 aperture n Hole 439 aperture noun opening; hole 440 apex n " The highest point, as of a mountain" 440 apex noun tip; summit; climax 441 aphasia noun loss of speech due to injury or illness 442 aphorism n Proverb 442 aphorism noun pithy maxim 443 apiary n A place where bees are kept 443 apiary noun a place where bees are kept 444 aplomb verb self-confidence 444 aplomb verb poise 445 apocalyptic adjective prophetic; pertaining to revelations 446 apocryphal adjective untrue; made up 447 apogee n The climax 447 apogee noun highest point 448 apology n A disclaimer of intentional error or offense 449 apoplexy noun stroke; loss of consciousness followed by paralysis 450 apostasy n A total departure from one's faith or religion 451 apostate adj False 451 apostate noun one who abandons long-held religious or political convictions 451 apostate noun one who abandons his religious faith or political beliefs 452 apostle n Any messenger commissioned by or as by divine authority 453 apothecary n One who keeps drugs for sale and puts up prescriptions 454 apothegm noun pithy, compact saying 455 apotheosis n Deification 455 apotheosis noun deification, glorification to godliness 455 apotheosis noun deification; glorification 456 appall v To fill with dismay or horror 456 appall verb dismay; shock 457 apparent adj Easily understood 458 apparition n Ghost 458 apparition noun ghost; phantom 459 appease v To soothe by quieting anger or indignation 459 appease verb make quiet or calm 459 appease verb pacify; soothe 460 appellate adj Capable of being appealed to 461 appellation n " The name or title by which a particular person, class, or thing is called" 461 appellation noun name; title 462 append v " To add or attach, as something accessory, subordinate, or supplementary" 462 append verb attach 463 appertain v " To belong, as by right, fitness, association, classification, possession, or natural relation" 464 application noun diligent attention 465 apposite adj Appropriate 465 apposite adjective appropriate; fitting 466 apposition n " The act of placing side by side, together, or in contact" 467 appraise v To estimate the money value of 467 appraise verb estimate value of 468 appreciable adj Capable of being discerned by the senses or intellect 469 appreciate verb be thankful for; increase in worth; be thoroughly conscious for 470 apprehend v To make a prisoner of (a person) in the name of the law 470 apprehend verb arrest(a criminal); dread; perceive 471 apprehensible adj Capable of being conceived 472 apprehension noun fear 473 apprehensive grasping, understanding; fear, unhappy feeling about future 474 apprise verb give notice to, inform 474 apprise verb inform 475 approbation n Sanction 475 approbation noun approval 475 approbation noun approval 476 appropriate adj Suitable for the purpose and circumstances 476 appropriate verb take for one's own use, acquire, set aside 476 appropriate verb acquire; take position of for one's own use 477 apropos preposition appropriate to the situation; apt 477 apropos preposition with reference to; regarding 478 apt well-suited, quick-witted 479 aptitude noun fitness; talent 480 aqueduct n " A water-conduit, particularly one for supplying a community from a distance" 481 aqueous adj " Of, pertaining to, or containing water" 482 aquiline adjective curved; hooked 483 arabesque a complex, ornate design 483 arabesque whimsical 484 arable adjective fit for plowing 485 arbiter n " One chosen or appointed, by mutual consent of parties in dispute, to decide matters" 485 arbiter noun a person with power to decide a dispute; judge 486 arbitrary adj Fixed or done capriciously 486 arbitrary adjective unreasonable or capricious; imperious; tyrannical; despotic 487 arbitrate v To act or give judgment as umpire 487 arbitrate verb decide by arbitration 487 arbitrate verb act as judge 488 arbor n A tree 489 arboreal adj Of or pertaining to a tree or trees 489 arboreal of connected with trees 490 arborescent adj Having the nature of a tree 491 arboretum n A botanical garden or place devoted to the cultivation of trees or shrubs 491 arboretum noun place where different tree varieties are exhibited 492 arboriculture n The cultivation of trees or shrubs 493 arcade n " A vaulted passageway or street; a roofed passageway having shops, etc" ", opening from it" 493 arcade noun a covered passageway, usually lined with shops 494 arcane adjective secret; mysterious 495 archaeology n The branch of anthropology concerned with the systematic investigation of the relics of man 495 archaeology noun study of artifacts and relics of early mankind 496 archaic adj Antiquated 496 archaic adjective antiquated 497 archaism n Obsolescence 498 archangel n An angel of high rank 499 archbishop n " The chief of the bishops of an ecclesiastical province in the Greek, Roman, and Anglican church" 500 archdeacon n A high official administrator of the affairs of a diocese 501 archetype n A prototype 501 archetype noun prototype; primitive pattern 502 archipelago n " Any large body of water studded with islands, or the islands collectively themselves" 502 archipelago noun group of closely located islands 503 archives noun public records; place where public records are kept 504 ardent adj Burning with passion 505 ardently with full of ardour 506 ardor n Intensity of passion or affection 506 ardor noun heat; passion; zeal 507 ardour enthusiasm 508 arduous adjective steep, difficult ascent; laborious 508 arduous adjective hard; strenuous 509 argot noun jargon, slang 509 argot noun slang 510 aria noun operatic solo 511 arid adj Very dry 511 arid adjective dry; barren 512 aristocracy n A hereditary nobility 512 aristocracy noun hereditary nobility; privileged class 513 aristocrat n A hereditary noble or one nearly connected with nobility 514 armada n A fleet of war-vessels 514 armada noun fleet of warships 515 armful n As much as can be held in the arm or arms 516 armory n An arsenal 517 aroma n An agreeable odor 518 aromatic adjective fragrant 519 arraign v " To call into court, as a person indicted for crime, and demand whether he pleads guilty or not" 519 arraign verb charge in court; indict 520 arrange v To put in definite or proper order 521 arrangement n " The act of putting in proper order, or the state of being put in order" 522 arrant adj Notoriously bad 522 arrant in the highest degree 523 array verb marshal; draw up in order 523 array verb clothe; adorn 524 arrear n Something overdue and unpaid 525 arrears noun being in debt 526 arrival n A coming to stopping-place or destination 527 arrogance noun proud, superior manner of behaviour 527 arrogance noun pride; haughtiness 528 arrogant adj " Unduly or excessively proud, as of wealth, station, learning, etc" 529 arrogate v " To take, demand, or claim, especially presumptuously or without reasons or grounds" 530 arroyo noun gully 531 Artesian well A very deep bored well water rises due to underground pressure 532 artful adj Characterized by craft or cunning 533 Arthurian adj " Pertaining to King Arthur, the real or legendary hero of British poetic story" 534 articulate adjective speak distinctly, connect by joints 534 articulate adjective effective; distinct 535 artifacts noun products of primitive culture 536 artifice n Trickery 536 artifice noun deception; trickery 537 artisan noun a manually skilled worker 538 artless adj Ingenuous 538 artless adjective without guile, open and honest 539 ascend go or come up 540 ascendancy noun controlling influence; domination 541 ascendant adj Dominant 542 ascension n The act of rising 543 ascent n " A rising, soaring, or climbing" 543 ascent the act of ascending 544 ascertain verb get to know 544 ascertain verb find out for certain 545 ascetic adj Given to severe self-denial and practicing excessive abstinence and devotion 545 ascetic adjective practicing self-denial, austere, stark 545 ascetic adjective practicing self-denial, austere 546 ascribe v To assign as a quality or attribute 546 ascribe verb consider to be the origin of or belonging to 546 ascribe verb refer; attribute, assign 547 aseptic adjective surgically clean 547 aseptic adjective preventing infection; having a cleansing effect 548 asexual adj Having no distinct sexual organs 549 ashen adj Pale 549 ashen adjective ash-colored 550 asinine adjective stupid 551 askance adv With a side or indirect glance or meaning 551 askance adjective with a sideways or indirect look 552 askew adjective crookedly; slanted; at an angle 553 asperity n Harshness or roughness of temper 553 asperity noun roughness, harshness, ill temper, irritability 553 asperity noun sharpness(of temper) 554 aspersion noun slander 554 aspersion noun slanderous remark 555 aspirant n " One who seeks earnestly, as for advancement, honors, place" 555 aspirant noun seeker after position or status 556 aspiration n An earnest wish for that which is above one's present reach 556 aspiration noun noble ambition 557 aspire v " To have an earnest desire, wish, or longing, as for something high and good, not yet attained" 558 assail verb assault 559 assail with attack violently 560 assailant n One who attacks 561 assassin n " One who kills, or tries to kill, treacherously or secretly" 562 assassinate v " To kill, as by surprise or secret assault, especially the killing of some eminent person" 563 assassination n " Murderer, as by secret assault or treachery" 564 assay n The chemical analysis or testing of an alloy ore 564 assay verb analyze; evaluate 565 assent v To express agreement with a statement or matter of opinion 565 assent verb agree; accept 566 assess v To determine the amount of (a tax or other sum to be paid) 567 assessment noun estimation 568 assessor n An officer whose duty it is to assess taxes 569 asset valuable quality, smth that has money value 570 assets n pl " Property in general, regarded as applicable to the payment of debts" 571 assiduous adj Diligent 571 assiduous adjective diligent, hard-working, sedulous 571 assiduous adjective diligent 572 assignee n One who is appointed to act for another in the management of certain property and interests 573 assimilate v To adapt 573 assimilate verb absorb; cause to become homogeneous 574 assonance n Resemblance or correspondence in sound 575 assonant adj Having resemblance of sound 576 assonate v " To accord in sound, especially vowel sound" 577 assuage v " To cause to be less harsh, violent, or severe, as excitement, appetite, pain, or disease" 577 assuage verb make smth (pain, desire) less 577 assuage verb ease; lessen (pain) 578 assumption smth supposed but not proved 579 asterisk the mark * (eg. omitted letters) 580 asteroid noun small planet 581 astigmatism noun eye defect that prevents proper focus 582 astringent adj Harsh in disposition or character 582 astringent substance that shrinks 583 astute adj Keen in discernment 583 astute adjective clever; quick at seeing to get an advantage 583 astute adjective wise; shrewd 584 asunder adjective into parts, apart 585 asylum noun place of refuge or shelter; protection 586 asymmetric adjective not identical on both sides of a dividing central line 587 atavism noun resemblance to remote ancestors rather than to parents; deformity returning after passage of two or more generations 588 atheism n The denial of the existence of God 589 atheistic adjective denying the existence of God 590 athirst adj Wanting water 591 athwart adv From side to side 592 atomizer n " An apparatus for reducing a liquid to a fine spray, as for disinfection, inhalation, etc" 593 atone v To make amends for 593 atone verb make amends for; pay for 594 atonement n " Amends, reparation, or expiation made from wrong or injury" 594 atonement repayment; death of Jesus 595 atrocious adj " Outrageously or wantonly wicked, criminal, vile, or cruel" 596 atrocity n Great cruelty or reckless wickedness 596 atrocity noun brutal deed 597 atrophy noun wasting away 598 attache n A subordinate member of a diplomatic embassy 599 attentive adjective considerate; thoughtful 600 attenuate verb make thin. weaken, enervate 600 attenuate verb make thin; weaken 601 attest v " To certify as accurate, genuine, or true" 601 attest verb testify; bear witness 602 attorney-general n The chief law-officer of a government 603 attribute noun essential quality 603 attribute verb ascribe; explain 604 attrition noun gradual wearing down 605 attune bring into harmony 606 atypical adjective not normal 607 auburn adj " Reddish-brown, said usually of the hair" 608 audacious adj Fearless 608 audacious adjective daring, foolishly bold, impudent 608 audacious adjective daring; bold 609 audible adj Loud enough to be heard 610 audit noun examination of accounts 611 audition n The act or sensation of hearing 612 auditory adj Of or pertaining to hearing or the organs or sense of hearing 613 augment v To make bigger 613 augment verb increase 614 augur v To predict 615 augury verb omen, sign 615 augury verb omen; prophecy 616 august adjective majestic, venerable 616 august adjective impressive; majestic 617 Augustinian adj Pertaining to St " Augustine, his doctrines, or the religious orders called after him" 618 aura n Pervasive psychic influence supposed to emanate from persons 619 aural adj Of or pertaining to the ear 620 aureole noun sun's corona; halo 621 auricle n One of the two chambers of the heart which receives the blood from the veins 622 auricular adj " Of or pertaining to the ear, its auricle, or the sense of hearing" 623 auriferous adj Containing gold 624 aurora n A luminous phenomenon in the upper regions of the atmosphere 625 auroral adjective pertaining to the aurora borealis 626 auspice n " favoring, protecting, or propitious influence or guidance" 626 auspice protection or support, patronage 627 auspicious adjective favorable, successful, prosperous 627 auspicious adjective favoring success 628 austere adj Severely simple; unadorned 628 austere adjective severely moral and strict; simple and plain 628 austere adjective strict; stern 629 austerity noun sternness; severity; lack of luxuries 630 autarchy n Unrestricted power 631 authentic adj Of undisputed origin 632 authenticate verb prove genuine 633 authenticity n " The state or quality of being genuine, or of the origin and authorship claimed" 634 authoritarian adjective favoring or exercising total control; non-democratic 635 authoritative adjective having the weight of authority; dictatorial 636 autobiography n The story of one's life written by himself 637 autocracy n Absolute government 638 autocrat n Any one who claims or wields unrestricted or undisputed authority or influence 638 autocrat noun monarch with supreme power 639 automaton n Any living being whose actions are or appear to be involuntary or mechanical 639 automaton noun mechanism that imitates actions of humans 640 autonomous adj Self-governing 640 autonomous adjective self-governing 641 autonomy n Self-government 642 autopsy n The examination of a dead body by dissection to ascertain the cause of death 642 autopsy noun examination of a dead body; post-mortem 643 autumnal adj Of or pertaining to autumn 644 auxiliary n " One who or that which aids or helps, especially when regarded as subsidiary or accessory" 644 auxiliary adjective helper; additional or subsidiary 645 auxillary helping, supporting 646 avalanche n " The fall or sliding of a mass of snow or ice down a mountain-slope, often bearing with it rock" 647 avarice n Passion for getting and keeping riches 647 avarice noun greediness for wealth 648 aver v To assert as a fact 648 aver verb affirm, assert, prove, justify 648 aver verb state confidently 649 averse adj Reluctant 649 averse adjective reluctant 650 aversion n A mental condition of fixed opposition to or dislike of some particular thing 650 aversion noun strong dislike 650 aversion noun firm dislike 651 avert v To turn away or aside 651 avert verb prevent; turn away 652 aviary n A spacious cage or enclosure in which live birds are kept 652 aviary noun enclosure for birds 653 avid adjective eager, greedy 653 avid adjective greedy; eager for 654 avidity n Greediness 655 avocation n Diversion 655 avocation noun secondary or minor occupation 656 avow v To declare openly 656 avow verb admit. Declare openly 656 avow verb declare openly 657 avuncular adjective like an uncle 658 awaken v " To arouse, as emotion, interest, or the like" 659 awe noun solemn wonder 660 awry adv & adj " Out of the proper form, direction, or position" 660 awry adverb distorted; crooked 661 axiom noun self-evident truth requiring no proof 662 aye adv An expression of assent 663 azalea n A flowering shrub 664 azure n The color of the sky 664 azure adjective sky blue 665 babble verb talk in a way that is difficult to understand 665 babble verb chatter ugly 666 bacchanalian adjective drunken 667 Baconian adj Of or pertaining to Lord Bacon or his system of philosophy 668 bacterium n A microbe 669 badger v To pester 669 badger verb pester; annoy 670 badinage noun teasing conversation 671 baffle v To foil or frustrate 671 baffle verb frustrate; perplex 672 bailiff n An officer of court having custody of prisoners under arraignment 673 bait verb harass; tease 674 baize n " A single-colored napped woolen fabric used for table-covers, curtains, etc" 675 bale n A large package prepared for transportation or storage 676 baleful adj Malignant 676 baleful adjective harmful, ominous, causing evil 676 baleful adjective deadly; destructive 677 balk verb obstacle; purposely to get on the way of 677 balk verb foil 678 ballad n " Any popular narrative poem, often with epic subject and usually in lyric form" 679 ballast noun heavy substance used to add stability or weight 680 balloon swell out like balloon 681 balm noun sweet-smelling oil; smth giving peace of mind; consolation 681 balm noun something that relieves pain 682 balmy adjective mild; fragrant 683 balsam n " A medical preparation, aromatic and oily, used for healing" 684 banal adj Commonplace 684 banal adjective uninteresting 684 banal adjective hackneyed; commonplace; trite 685 band flat, thin strip of material; group; range of frequences 686 bandy verb discuss lightly; exchange blows or words 687 bane noun cause of injury, poison, source of harm 687 bane noun cause of ruin 688 baneful adjective causing harm or ruin, pernicious, destructive 688 baneful adjective ruinous; poisonous 689 bantering adjective good-natured ridiculing 690 barb noun sharp projection from fishhook, etc. 691 barcarole n A boat-song of Venetian gondoliers 692 bard noun poet 693 baritone adj Having a register higher than bass and lower than tenor 694 barograph n An instrument that registers graphically and continuously the atmospheric pressure 695 barometer n An instrument for indicating the atmospheric pressure per unit of surface 696 baroque adj. highly ornate 697 barrage noun artificial obstacle built across a river 697 barrage noun barrier laid down by artillery fire 698 barren not good enough, unable to have young ones, without value 699 barring prep Apart from 700 barrister noun counselor-at-law 701 barter noun trader 702 bask v To make warm by genial heat 702 bask verb luxuriate; take pleasure in warmth 703 bask in enjoy warmth and light 704 bass adj Low in tone or compass 705 bassoon noun reed instrument of the woodwind family 706 baste v " To cover with melted fat, gravy, while cooking" 707 bastion noun fortress; defense 708 bate verb let down; restrain 709 baton n An official staff borne either as a weapon or as an emblem of authority or privilege 710 battalion n " A body of infantry composed of two or more companies, forming a part of a regiment" 711 batten n A narrow strip of wood 712 batter n " A thick liquid mixture of two or more materials beaten together, to be used in cookery" 713 bauble n A trinket 713 bauble noun trinket; trifle 714 bawdy adj. indecent; obscene 715 bawl v To proclaim by outcry 716 bazaar market 717 be irreconcilable cannot be brought into harmony 718 beatific adj. giving bliss; blissful 719 beatify v To make supremely happy 719 beatify to bless, make happy, or ascribe a virtue to 720 beatitude n Any state of great happiness 720 beatitude noun blessedness; state of bliss 721 beau n An escort or lover 722 becalm v To make quiet 723 beck v " To give a signal to, by nod or gesture" 724 bedaub v " To smear over, as with something oily or sticky" 725 bedeck v To cover with ornament 726 bedizen verb to adorn, especially in a cheap, showy manner 726 bedizen verb dress with vulgar finery 727 bedlam n Madhouse 728 bedraggle verb wet thoroughly 729 befog v To confuse 730 befriend v " To be a friend to, especially when in need" 731 befuddle verb confuse thoroughly 732 beget v To produce by sexual generation 732 beget verb father, produce; give raise to 733 begrudge v To envy one of the possession of 733 begrudge verb resent 734 beguile verb amuse; delude, cheat 735 behemoth noun huge creature; monstrous animal 736 beholden adj. obligated; indebted 737 behoove verb be suited to, be incumbent upon 738 belabor verb beat hard 738 belabor verb explain or go over excessively or to a ridiculous degree; attach verbally 739 belate v To delay past the proper hour 740 belated adj. delayed 741 belay v " To make fast, as a rope, by winding round a cleat" 742 beleaguer verb besiege 743 belie v To misrepresent 743 belie verb contradict, give a false impression 743 belie verb fail to justify 743 belie verb contradict; give a false impression 744 believe v To accept as true on the testimony or authority of others 745 belittle v To disparage 745 belittle verb cause to seem unimportant 745 belittle verb disparage; depreciate 746 belle n " A woman who is a center of attraction because of her beauty, accomplishments, etc" 747 bellicose adj Warlike 747 bellicose adj. belligerent, pugnacious, warlike 747 bellicose adj. warlike 748 belligerent adj Manifesting a warlike spirit 748 belligerent adj. (person, nation) waging war 748 belligerent adj. quarrelsome 749 belligerently waging war 750 bemoan v To lament 751 bemused adj. confused; lost in thought; preoccupied 752 bend cause smth to be out of a straight line 753 benediction n a solemn invocation of the divine blessing 753 benediction noun blessing 754 benefactor n A doer of kindly and charitable acts 754 benefactor noun person who has given help 754 benefactor noun gift giver; patron 755 benefice n A church office endowed with funds or property for the maintenance of divine service 756 beneficent adj Characterized by charity and kindness 756 beneficent adj. kindly; doing good 757 beneficial adj Helpful 758 beneficiary n One who is lawfully entitled to the profits and proceeds of an estate or property 758 beneficiary noun person entitled to benefits or proceeds of an insurance policy or will 759 benefit n Helpful result 760 benevolence n Any act of kindness or well-doing 760 benevolence wish or activity in doing good 761 benevolent adj Loving others and actively desirous of their well-being 761 benevolent adj. generous; charitable 762 benign adj Good and kind of heart 762 benign adj. kind and gentle; mild (climate) 762 benign adj. kindly; favorable; not malignant 763 benignant adj " Benevolent in feeling, character, or aspect" 764 benignity n " Kindness of feeling, disposition, or manner" 764 benignity noun state of being kind, benign, gracious 765 benison n Blessing 765 benison noun blessing 766 bent adj. determined 766 bent noun natural talent or inclination 767 bequeath v To give by will 767 bequeath verb leave to someone by a will; hand down 768 bequest arrangement to give smth at death 769 berate verb scold sharply 769 berate verb scold strongly 770 bereave v To make desolate with loneliness and grief 771 bereavement noun state of being valuable or loved 772 bereft adj. rop or dispossess of smth (material) 772 bereft adj. deprived of; lacking 773 berserk adj. frenzied 774 berth n " A bunk or bed in a vessel, sleeping-car, etc" 775 beseech v To implore 776 beset v To attack on all sides 776 beset verb harass; trouble 777 besmear v " To smear over, as with any oily or sticky substance" 778 besmirch verb soil; defile 779 bestial adj Animal 779 bestial adj. beastlike; brutal 780 bestow verb give 781 bestrew v To sprinkle or cover with things strewn 782 bestride v " To get or sit upon astride, as a horse" 783 bethink v To remind oneself 784 betide v To happen to or befall 785 betimes adv In good season or time 786 betroth v To engage to marry 786 betroth verb become engaged to marry 787 betrothal n Engagement to marry 788 bevel n Any inclination of two surfaces other than 90 degrees 789 bevy noun large group 790 bewilder v To confuse the perceptions or judgment of 790 bewilder puzzle, confuse 791 biased adj. prejudice 791 biased adj. slanted; prejudiced 792 bibliography n " A list of the words of an author, or the literature bearing on a particular subject" 793 bibliomania n The passion for collecting books 794 bibliophile n One who loves books 795 bibulous adj Fond of drinking 796 bicameral adj. two-chambered, as a legislative body 797 bicker verb quarrel 798 bide v To await 799 biennial n A plant that produces leaves and roots the first year and flowers and fruit the second 799 biennial adj. every two years 800 bier n A horizontal framework with two handles at each end for carrying a corpse to the grave 801 bigamist n One who has two spouses at the same time 802 bigamy n The crime of marrying any other person while having a legal spouse living 803 bight n " A slightly receding bay between headlands, formed by a long curve of a coast-line" 804 bigot stubborn, narrow-minded person 805 bigotry noun stubborn intolerance 806 bilateral adj Two-sided 807 bilge bulge, the protuberance of a cask 808 bilingual adj Speaking two languages 809 bilious adj. suffering from ingestion; irritable 810 bilk verb swindle; cheat 811 billowing adj. rising or swelling like waves 812 biograph n A bibliographical sketch or notice 813 biography n " A written account of one's life, actions, and character" 814 biology n The science of life or living organisms 815 biped n An animal having two feet 816 birthright n A privilege or possession into which one is born 817 bitterness n " Acridity, as to the taste" 818 bivouac noun temporary encampment 819 bizarre adj. fantastic; violently contrasting 820 blanch verb bleach; whiten 821 bland adj. soothing; mild, dull 822 blandishment noun flattery, coaxing 822 blandishment noun flattery 823 blandness polite manner, comforting, uninteresting 824 blase adj Sated with pleasure 824 blase adj. bored with pleasure or dissipation 825 blaspheme v To indulge in profane oaths 826 blasphemy noun cursing; irreverence; sacrilege 827 blatant adj Noisily or offensively loud or clamorous 827 blatant adj. noisy and rough 827 blatant adj. flagrant; consciously obvious; loudly offensive 828 blaze n A vivid glowing flame 829 blazon v To make widely or generally known 830 bleak adj Desolate 830 bleak adj. cold; cheerless 831 blemish n A mark that mars beauty 832 blighted adj. suffering for a disease; destroyed 833 blithe adj Joyous 833 blithe adj. cheerful, casual, carefree 833 blithe adj. gay and joyous 833 blithe adj. gay; joyous 834 blithesome adj Cheerful 835 bloated adj. swollen or puffed as with water or air 836 blockade n " The shutting up of a town, a frontier, or a line of coast by hostile forces" 837 bludgeon noun club; heavy-headed weapon 838 blueprint plan, scheme, photographic print 839 bluff noun pretense(of strength); deception; high cliff 840 blunder noun error 841 blunt plain, not troubling to be polite 842 blurt verb utter impulsively 843 boatswain n " A subordinate officer of a vessel, who has general charge of the rigging, anchors, etc" 844 bode verb foreshadow; portend 845 bodice n A women's ornamental corset-shaped laced waist 846 bodily adj Corporeal 847 boggle be alarmed, hesitate, amazed 848 bogus adjective sham, counterfeit, not genuine 848 bogus adjective counterfeit; not authentic 849 boisterous adj Unchecked merriment or animal spirits 849 boisterous adjective loud, noisy, rough, lacking restraint 849 boisterous adjective violent; rough; noisy 850 bole n The trunk or body of a tree 851 bolero n " A Spanish dance, illustrative of the passion of love, accompanied by caste nets and singing" 852 boll n " A round pod or seed-capsule, as a flax or cotton" 853 bolster v " To support, as something wrong" 853 bolster verb give greatly needed support 853 bolster verb support; prop up 854 bomb n A hollow projectile containing an explosive material 855 bombard v To assail with any missile or with abusive speech 856 bombardier n " A person who has charge of mortars, bombs, and shells" 857 bombast n " Inflated or extravagant language, especially on unimportant subjects" 858 bombastic adjective pompous; using inflated language 859 boor ill-mannered person 860 boorish adj Rude 860 boorish adjective crude, offensive, rude 860 boorish adjective rude; clownish 861 bore v To weary by tediousness or dullness 862 borough n An incorporated village or town 863 bosom n " The breast or the upper front of the thorax of a human being, especially of a woman" 864 botanical adj Connected with the study or cultivation of plants 865 botanize v To study plant-life 866 botany n The science that treats of plants 867 bouillon noun clear beef soup 868 bountiful adj Showing abundance 868 bountiful adjective generous; showing bounty 869 bourgeois noun middle class 870 bovine adjective cowlike; placid and dull 871 Bowdlerize v To expurgate in editing (a literary composition) by omitting words or passages 871 bowdlerize verb expurgate 872 bowler n " In cricket, the player who delivers the ball" 873 boycott v To place the products or merchandise of under a ban 874 brackish adjective somewhat saline 875 brae n Hillside 876 braggart n A vain boaster 876 braggart noun boaster 877 braid strands of hair woven together, smth edging sloth or garments 878 brandish v " To wave, shake, or flourish triumphantly or defiantly, as a sword or spear" 879 brash hasty, rush; cheeky, saucy 880 brass yellow metal (mixing copper and zinc) 881 bravado n An aggressive display of boldness 881 bravado noun swagger; assumed air of defiance 882 bravo interj Well done 883 brawn noun muscular strength; sturdiness 884 bray n " A loud harsh sound, as the cry of an ass or the blast of a horn" 885 braze v To make of or ornament with brass 886 brazen adjective made of brass 886 brazen adjective insolent 887 brazier n An open pan or basin for holding live coals 888 breach n " The violation of official duty, lawful right, or a legal obligation" 888 breach noun opening, broken place, breaking 888 breach noun breaking of contract or duty; fissure; gap 889 breadth noun width; extent 890 breaker n " One who trains horses, dogs, etc" 891 breech n The buttocks 892 brethren n pl " Members of a brotherhood, gild, profession, association, or the like" 893 brevity n Shortness of duration 893 brevity noun consciousness 894 bric-a-brac n Objects of curiosity or for decoration 895 bridle n " The head-harness of a horse consisting of a head-stall, a bit, and the reins" 896 brigade n A body of troops consisting of two or more regiments 897 brigadier n " General officer who commands a brigade, ranking between a colonel and a major-general" 898 brigand n One who lives by robbery and plunder 899 brimstone n Sulfur 900 brindled adjective tawny or grayish with steaks or spots 901 brine n Water saturated with salt 902 brisk active, lively 903 brisket breast of an animal 904 bristle n " One of the coarse, stiff hairs of swine: used in brush-making, etc" 905 bristling adjective rising like bristles; showing irritation 906 Britannia n The United Kingdom of Great Britain 907 Briticism n " A word, idiom, or phrase characteristic of Great Britain or the British" 908 brittle adj Fragile 908 brittle adjective easily broken 908 brittle adjective easy broken; difficult 909 broach v " To mention, for the first time" 909 broach verb bring up, announce, begin to talk about 909 broach verb open up 910 broadcast adj Disseminated far and wide 911 brocade noun rich, figured fabric 912 brochure noun pamphlet 913 brogan n " A coarse, heavy shoe" 914 brogue n " Any dialectic pronunciation of English, especially that of the Irish people" 915 brokerage n The business of making sales and purchases for a commission; a broker 916 bromine n " A dark reddish-brown, non-metallic liquid element with a suffocating odor" 917 bronchitis n Inflammation of the bronchial tubes 918 bronchus n Either of the two subdivisions of the trachea conveying air into the lungs 919 brooch n An article of jewelry fastened by a hinged pin and hook on the underside 919 brooch noun ornamental clasp 920 brook to tolerate, endure 921 brotherhood n Spiritual or social fellowship or solidarity 922 browbeat v " To overwhelm, or attempt to do so, by stern, haughty, or rude address or manner" 922 browbeat adjective bully; intimidate 923 brusque adj Somewhat rough or rude in manner or speech 923 brusque adjective blunt; abrupt 924 bucolic adjective rustic; pastoral 925 buffoon n A clown 926 buffoonery n " Low drollery, coarse jokes, etc" 926 buffoonery noun clowning 927 bugaboo noun bugbear; object of baseless terror 928 bulbous adj " Of, or pertaining to, or like a bulb" 929 bullion noun gold and silver in the form of bars 930 bullock n An ox 931 bulrush n Any one of various tall rush-like plants growing in damp ground or water 932 bulwark n Anything that gives security or defense 932 bulwark noun earthwork or other strong defense 933 bumper n " A cup or glass filled to the brim, especially one to be drunk as a toast or health" 934 bumptious adj Full of offensive and aggressive self-conceit 934 bumptious adjective self-assertive 935 bungle v To execute clumsily 935 bungle verb spoil by clumsy behavior 936 buoyancy n Power or tendency to float on or in a liquid or gas 937 buoyant adj Having the power or tendency to float or keep afloat 937 buoyant able to float; light-hearted 938 bureau n " A chest of drawers for clothing, etc" 939 bureaucracy n Government by departments of men transacting particular branches of public business 939 bureaucracy noun government by bureaus 940 burgeon verb grow forth, send out buds 940 burgeon verb grow forth; send out buds 941 burgess n " In colonial times, a member of the lower house of the legislature of Maryland or Virginia" 942 burgher n " An inhabitant, citizen or freeman of a borough burgh, or corporate town" 943 burlesque verb give an imitation that ridicules 944 burly adjective husky; muscular 945 burnish v To make brilliant or shining 945 burnish verb to polish, rub to a shine 945 burnish verb make shiny by rubbing; polish 946 bursar n A treasurer 947 bust run out of money 948 bustle v To hurry 949 butt v " To strike with or as with the head, or horns" 950 butte n " A conspicuous hill, low mountain, or natural turret, generally isolated" 951 buttress n Any support or prop 951 buttress verb support; prop up 952 buxom adjective plump; vigorous; jolly 953 by-law n " A rule or law adopted by an association, a corporation, or the like" 954 cabal n A number of persons secretly united for effecting by intrigue some private purpose 954 cabal noun a scheme or plot, a group of plotters 954 cabal noun small group of persons secretly united to promote their own interests 955 cabalism n Superstitious devotion to one's religion 956 cabinet n The body of men constituting the official advisors of the executive head of a nation 957 cache noun hiding place 958 cacophony n " A disagreeable, harsh, or discordant sound or combination of sounds or tones" 958 cacophony noun discord 959 cadaver noun corpse 960 cadaverous adj Resembling a corpse 960 cadaverous adjective like a corpse; pale 961 cadence n " Rhythmical or measured flow or movement, as in poetry or the time and pace of marching troops" 961 cadence noun rhythmic rise and fall (of words and sounds); beat 962 cadenza n " An embellishment or flourish, prepared or improvised, for a solo voice or instrument" 963 cadge to beg, to get by begging 964 caitiff adj Cowardly 965 cajole v To impose on or dupe by flattering speech 965 cajole verb use flattery or deceit to persuade 965 cajole verb coax; wheedle 966 cajolery n Delusive speech 967 calamity noun disaster; misery 968 calculable adj That may be estimated by reckoning 969 calculus n A concretion formed in various parts of the body resembling a pebble in hardness 970 calf young of the domestic cow 971 caliber noun ability; capacity 972 calipers metal supports attached to the legs, measuring instrument 973 calligraphy noun beautiful writing; excellent penmanship 974 callosity n The state of being hard and insensible 975 callous adjective hardened; unfeeling 976 callow adj Without experience of the world 976 callow adjective youthful; immature 977 calorie n Amount of heat needed to raise the temperature of 1 kilogram of water 1 degree centigrade 978 calorific adjective heat-producing 979 calumniate to slander, present false accusal 980 calumny n Slander 980 calumny noun slander, aspersion 980 calumny noun malicious misrepresentation; slander 981 Calvary n The place where Christ was crucified 982 Calvinism n The system of doctrine taught by John Calvin 983 Calvinize v To teach or imbue with the doctrines of Calvinism 984 camaraderie noun good-fellowship 985 came n A leaden sash-bar or grooved strip for fastening panes in stained-glass windows 986 cameo n Any small engraved or carved work in relief 986 cameo noun shell or jewel carved in relief 987 campaign n A complete series of connected military operations 988 Canaanite n " A member of one of the three tribes that dwelt in the land of Canaan, or western Palestine" 989 canary adj Of a bright but delicate yellow 990 candid adj Straightforward 990 candid frank, straight-forward 991 candor n The quality of frankness or outspokenness 991 candor noun frankness 992 canine adj Characteristic of a dog 992 canine adjective related to dogs; dog-like 993 canker noun any ulcerous sore; any evil 994 canny adjective shrewd; thrifty 995 canon n Any rule or law 996 cant v " To talk in a singsong, preaching tone with affected solemnity" 996 cant noun insincere talk/jargon 996 cant noun jargon of thieves; pious phraseology 997 cantankerous adjective bad-tempered/quarrelsome 997 cantankerous adjective ill humored; irritable 998 cantata n A choral composition 998 cantata noun story set in music, to be sung by a chorus 999 canter noun slow gallop 1000 canto n One of the divisions of an extended poem 1000 canto noun division of a long poem 1001 cantonment n The part of the town or district in which the troops are quartered 1002 canvass verb discuss thotoughly; sort of touting 1002 canvass verb determine votes, etc. 1003 capacious adj Roomy 1003 capacious adjective spacious 1004 capillary n A minute vessel having walls composed of a single layer of cells 1005 capitulate v To surrender or stipulate terms 1005 capitulate verb surrender 1006 caprice n A whim 1006 caprice noun whim 1007 capricious adjective fickle, whimsical, given to change, unpredictable 1007 capricious adjective fickle; incalculable 1008 caption n " A heading, as of a chapter, section, document, etc" 1008 caption noun title; chapter heading; text under illustration 1009 captious adj Hypercritical 1009 captious adjective faultfinding 1010 captivate v " To fascinate, as by excellence" " eloquence, or beauty" 1011 carafe noun glass water bottle; decanter 1012 carat noun unit of weight of precious stones; measure of fineness of gold 1013 carcass n The dead body of an animal 1014 carcinogenic adjective causing cancer 1015 cardiac adj Pertaining to the heart 1016 cardinal adj Of prime or special importance 1016 cardinal adjective chief 1017 careen verb lurch; sway from side to side 1018 caret n " A sign (^) placed below a line, indicating where omitted words, etc" ", should be inserted" 1019 caricature n a picture or description in which natural characteristics are exaggerated or distorted 1019 caricature noun distortion; burlesque 1020 carnage n Massacre 1020 carnage noun destruction of life 1021 carnal adj Sensual 1021 carnal adjective fleshy 1022 carnivorous adj Eating or living on flesh 1022 carnivorous adjective meat-eating 1023 carousal noun drunken relief 1024 carouse v To drink deeply and in boisterous or jovial manner 1025 carping adjective finding fault 1026 carrion n Dead and putrefying flesh 1026 carrion noun rotting flesh of a dead body 1027 carte blanche noun unlimited authority or freedom 1028 cartilage n An elastic animal tissue of firm consistence 1029 cartographer noun map-maker 1030 cartridge n " A charge for a firearm, or for blasting" 1031 cascade noun small waterfall 1032 caste n The division of society on artificial grounds 1032 caste noun one of the hereditary classes in Hindu society 1033 castigate v To punish 1033 castigate verb to chastise, correct by punishing 1033 castigate verb punish 1034 castigation severe punishment 1035 casual adj " Accidental, by chance" 1035 casual happening by chance, careless 1036 casualty n A fatal or serious accident or disaster 1036 casualty noun serious or fatal accident 1037 cataclysm n Any overwhelming flood of water 1037 cataclysm noun deluge; upheaval 1038 catalyst noun substance that causes speeding up 1038 catalyst noun agent which brings about a chemical change while it remains unaffected and unchanged 1039 catapult noun slingshot; a hurling machine 1040 cataract n Opacity of the lens of the eye resulting in complete or partial blindness 1040 cataract noun great waterfall; eye abnormality 1041 catastrophe n Any great and sudden misfortune or calamity 1041 catastrophe noun calamity 1042 catechism noun book of religious instruction; instruction by question and answer 1043 categorical adjective without exceptions; unqualified; absolute 1044 catharsis noun purging or cleansing away any passage of the body 1045 cathartic noun purgative 1046 cathode n The negative pole or electrode of a galvanic battery 1047 catholic adjective broadly sympathetic; liberal 1048 Catholicism n " The system, doctrine, and practice of the Roman Catholic Church" 1049 catholicity n Universal prevalence or acceptance 1050 cat-o-nine-tails n " An instrument consisting of nine pieces of cord, formerly used for flogging in the army and navy" 1051 caucus n A private meeting of members of a political party to select candidates 1051 caucus noun private meeting of members of a party to select officers or determine policy 1052 causal adj Indicating or expressing a cause 1052 causal adjective implying a cause-and-effect relationship 1053 caustic adj Sarcastic and severe 1053 caustic adjective biting, sarcastic 1053 caustic adjective burning; sarcastically biting 1054 cauterize v To burn or sear as with a heated iron 1054 cauterize verb burn with hot iron or caustic 1055 cavalcade noun procession; parade 1056 cavil verb make frivolous objections 1057 cede v To pass title to 1057 cede verb transfer; yield title to 1058 celerity noun speed; rapidity 1059 celestial adjective heavenly 1060 celibate adjective unmarried; abstaining from sexual intercourse 1061 censor n An official examiner of manuscripts empowered to prohibit their publication 1061 censor noun overseer of morals; person who reads to eliminate inappropriate remarks 1062 censorious adj Judging severely or harshly 1062 censorious adjective critical 1063 censure verb expression of blame or disapproval; a rebuke 1063 censure verb blame; criticize 1064 census n An official numbering of the people of a country or district 1064 census official counting of the population 1065 centaur noun mythical figure, half man and half horse 1066 centenary adj Pertaining to a hundred years or a period of a hundred years 1067 centigrade adjective measure of temperature used widely in Europe 1068 centiliter n A hundredth of a liter 1069 centimeter n A length of one hundredth of a meter 1070 centrifugal adjective radiating, departing from the center 1071 centripetal adjective tending toward the center 1072 centurion n A captain of a company of one hundred infantry in the ancient Roman army 1072 centurion noun leader of a unit of 100 soldiers 1072 centurion noun Roman army officer 1073 cereal adj Pertaining to edible grain or farinaceous seeds 1074 cerebral adjective pertaining to the brain or intellect 1075 cerebration noun thought 1076 ceremonial adj Characterized by outward form or ceremony 1077 ceremonious adj Observant of ritual 1077 ceremonious adjective marked by formality 1078 cessation n " Discontinuance, as of action or motion" 1078 cessation noun stopping 1079 cession n " Surrender, as of possessions or rights" 1079 cession noun yielding to another, ceding 1080 chafe verb warm by rubbing; make sore by rubbing 1081 chaff noun worthless products of an endeavor 1082 chaffing adjective bantering; joking 1083 chagrin n " Keen vexation, annoyance, or mortification, as at one's failures or errors" 1083 chagrin noun vexation; disappointment 1084 chalice noun goblet; consecrated cup 1085 chameleon adj Changeable in appearance 1085 chameleon noun lizard that changes color in different situations 1086 champion verb support militantly 1087 chancery n " A court of equity, as distinguished from a common-law court" 1088 chaos n Any condition of which the elements or parts are in utter disorder and confusion 1089 chaotic adjective in utter disorder 1090 characteristic n A distinctive feature 1091 characterize v To describe by distinctive marks or peculiarities 1092 charisma noun divine gift; great popular charm or appeal of a political leader 1093 charlatan n A quack 1093 charlatan noun quack; pretender to knowledge 1094 chary adjective cautious, wary 1094 chary adjective cautiously watchful 1095 chasm n " A yawning hollow, as in the earth's surface" 1095 chasm noun abyss 1096 chassis noun framework and working parts of an automobile 1097 chaste adjective pure 1098 chasten v To purify by affliction 1098 chasten verb discipline; punish in order to correct 1099 chastened corrected, punished 1100 chastise v To subject to punitive measures 1100 chastise verb punish 1101 chastisement punishment 1102 chastity n Sexual or moral purity 1103 chateau n A castle or manor-house 1104 chattel n Any article of personal property 1104 chattel noun personal property 1105 chauvinist noun a blindly devoted patriot 1105 chauvinist noun blindly devoted patriot 1106 check v To hold back 1107 checkered adjective marked by changes in fortune 1108 cherubic adjective angelic; innocent looking 1109 chicanery noun legal trickery/false argument 1109 chicanery noun trickery 1110 chide verb scold 1111 chiffon n " A very thin gauze used for trimmings, evening dress, etc" 1112 chimerical adjective fantastic; highly imaginative 1113 chiropodist noun one who treats disorders of the feet 1114 chisel steel tool for shaping materials 1115 chivalrous adjective courteous; faithful; brave 1116 chivalry n " The knightly system of feudal times with its code, usages and practices" 1117 cholera n An acute epidemic disease 1118 choleric adj Easily provoked to anger 1118 choleric adjective hot-tempered 1119 choral adj " Pertaining to, intended for, or performed by a chorus or choir" 1120 choreography noun art of dancing 1121 Christ n A title of Jesus 1122 christen v To name in baptism 1123 Christendom n That part of the world where Christianity is generally professed 1124 chromatic adj " Belonging, relating to, or abounding in color" 1125 chronic adjective long established as a disease 1126 chronicle verb report; record (in chronological order) 1127 chronology n The science that treats of computation of time or of investigation and arrangement of events 1128 chronometer n A portable timekeeper of the highest attainable precision 1129 churl bad-tempered person 1130 churlish adjective boorish; rude 1131 ciliated adjective having minute hairs 1132 cipher v To calculate arithmetically (also a noun meaning zero or nothing) 1133 circlet noun small ring; band 1134 circuitous adjective roundabout 1135 circulate v To disseminate 1136 circumference n The boundary-line of a circle 1137 circumlocution n Indirect or roundabout expression 1137 circumlocution noun indirect or roundabout expression 1138 circumnavigate v To sail quite around 1139 circumscribe v To confine within bounds 1139 circumscribe verb limit; confine 1140 circumspect adj " Showing watchfulness, caution, or careful consideration" 1140 circumspect adjective prudent; cautious 1141 circumvent verb outwit; baffle 1142 citadel n Any strong fortress 1142 citadel noun fortress 1143 cite v To refer to specifically 1143 cite verb give as an example 1143 cite verb quote; command 1144 civil adjective having to do with citizens or the state; courteous and polite 1145 claimant n " One who makes a claim or demand, as of right" 1146 clairvoyance n Intuitive sagacity or perception 1147 clairvoyant adjective having foresight 1147 clairvoyant noun fortuneteller 1148 clamber verb climb by crawling 1149 clamor noun shout, complain with a lot of noise 1149 clamor noun noise 1150 clamorous adj Urgent in complaint or demand 1151 clan n A tribe 1152 clandestine adj Surreptitious 1152 clandestine adjective secret 1153 clangor n " Clanking or a ringing, as of arms, chains, or bells; clamor" 1153 clangor noun loud, resounding noise 1154 clarify v To render intelligible 1155 clarion n A small shrill trumpet or bugle 1155 clarion noun shrill, trumpetlike sound 1156 classify v To arrange in a class or classes on the basis of observed resemblance's and differences 1157 claustrophobia noun fear of being locked in 1158 clavicle noun collarbone 1159 cleanse make pure, thoroughly clean 1160 clearance n A certificate from the proper authorities that a vessel has complied with the law and may sail 1161 cleave verb split asunder 1162 cleft noun split 1163 clemency n Mercy 1163 clemency noun disposition to be lenient; mildness, as of the weather 1164 clement adj Compassionate 1165 clich? noun phrase dulled in meaning by repetition 1166 clientele noun customers 1166 clientele noun body of customers 1167 climactic adjective relating to the highest point 1168 clime noun region; climate 1169 clinch come to grips/settle conclusively 1170 cling to resist separation 1171 clique noun small excessive group 1172 cloister noun monastery or convent 1173 close-hauled adj Having the sails set for sailing as close to the wind as possible 1174 clot half-solid lump formed from liquid 1175 clothier n One who makes or sells cloth or clothing 1176 cloture closing, device (in Parliament) to end a debate by voting 1177 cloven adjective split 1178 clumsy adj Awkward of movement 1179 coagulant adj Producing coagulation 1180 coagulate v " To change into a clot or a jelly, as by heat, by chemical action, or by a ferment" 1180 coagulate verb thicken; congeal; clot 1181 coagulation change to a thick and solid state 1182 coalesce verb combine; fuse 1183 coalescence n " The act or process of coming together so as to form one body, combination, or product" 1184 coalescing coming together and uniting into one substance 1185 coalition n Combination in a body or mass 1186 coax get smb to do smth by kindness 1187 coda passage that completes a piece of music 1188 coddle v To treat as a baby or an invalid 1188 coddle verb treat with care and tenderness 1188 coddle verb to treat gently 1189 codicil n " A supplement adding to, revoking, or explaining in the body of a will" 1189 codicil noun supplement to the body of a will 1190 codify verb to arrange (laws, rules) as a code; classify 1191 coerce v To force 1191 coerce compel, to force to make obedient 1192 coercion n " Forcible constraint or restraint, moral or physical" 1192 coercion noun use of force to get someone's compliance 1193 coercive adj Serving or tending to force 1194 coeval adjective of the same period, coexisting 1194 coeval adjective living as the same time as; contemporary 1195 cog noun tooth protecting from a wheel 1196 cogent adj Appealing strongly to the reason or conscience 1196 cogent adjective strong, convincing 1196 cogent adjective convincing 1197 cogitate verb think deeply, mediate 1197 cogitate verb think over 1198 cognate adj Akin 1198 cognate adjective allied by blood; of the same or kindred nature 1199 cognition knowing, awareness (emotionless) 1200 cognitive adjective having to do with knowing or perceiving 1201 cognizance noun knowledge 1202 cognizant adj Taking notice 1202 cognizant being fully aware of 1203 cognomen noun family name 1204 cohere v To stick together 1204 cohere verb stick together 1205 coherent sticking together 1206 cohesion n Consistency 1206 cohesion noun force keeps parts together 1207 cohesive adj Having the property of consistency 1208 coiffure noun hairstyle 1209 coincide v To correspond 1210 coincidence n A circumstance so agreeing with another: often implying accident 1211 coincident adj Taking place at the same time 1211 coincident adjective occurring at the same time 1212 colander noun bowl-shaped vessel with many holes used to drain off water 1212 colander noun utensil with perforated bottom used for straining 1213 collaborate v " To labor or cooperate with another or others, especially in literary or scientific pursuits" 1213 collaborate verb work in partnership 1213 collaborate verb work together 1214 collage noun work of art put together from fragments 1215 collapse v " To cause to shrink, fall in, or fail" 1216 collapsible adj That may or can collapse 1217 collate verb examine in order to verify authenticity; arrange in order 1218 collateral noun security given for loan 1219 colleague n An associate in professional employment 1220 collective adj " Consisting of a number of persons or objects considered as gathered into a mass, or sum" 1221 collector n " One who makes a collection, as of objects of art, books, or the like" 1222 collegian n A college student 1223 collide v To meet and strike violently 1224 collier n One who works in a coal-mine 1225 collision n Violent contact 1226 colloquial adj Pertaining or peculiar to common speech as distinguished from literary 1226 colloquial adjective pertaining to conversational or common speech 1227 colloquialism n Form of speech used only or chiefly in conversation 1228 colloquy n Conversation 1228 colloquy noun informal discussion 1229 collusion n A secret agreement for a wrongful purpose 1229 collusion noun secret agreement for a deceitful purpose 1229 collusion noun conspiring in a fraudulent scheme 1230 colossal adjective huge 1231 colossus n Any strikingly great person or object 1232 comatose adjective in a coma; extremely sleepy 1233 combustible adjective easily burned 1234 combustion process of burning 1235 comely adj Handsome 1235 comely adjective attractive; agreeable 1236 comestible adj Fit to be eaten 1236 comestible noun something fit to be eaten 1237 comeuppance noun rebuke; deserts 1238 comical adj Funny 1239 comity noun courtesy; civility 1240 commandeer verb to draft form military purposes; to take for a public use 1241 commemorate v To serve as a remembrance of 1241 commemorate keep the memory of 1242 commemorative adjective remembering; honoring 1243 commend praise 1244 commendable worthy of praise 1245 commensurate adjective equal in extent 1246 commentary n A series of illustrative or explanatory notes on any important work 1247 commingle v To blend 1247 commingle mingle together 1248 commiserate verb to feel or express pity or symphony for 1249 commissariat n The department of an army charged with the provision of its food and water and daily needs 1250 commission v To empower 1251 commitment n The act or process of entrusting or consigning for safe-keeping 1252 committal n " The act, fact, or result of committing, or the state of being " 1253 commodious adjective having plenty of space for what is needed 1253 commodious adjective spacious and comfortable 1254 commodity n Something that is bought and sold 1255 commotion n A disturbance or violent agitation 1256 communal adjective held in common; of a group of people 1257 commute v " To put something, especially something less severe, in place of" 1258 commuter person who travels regularly 1259 compact noun agreement; contract 1259 compact adjective tightly packed; firm, brief 1260 comparable adj Fit to be compared 1261 comparative adj Relative 1262 comparison n Examination of two or more objects with reference to their likeness or unlikeness 1263 compatible adjective harmonious; in harmony with 1264 compelling adjective overpowering, irresistible in effect 1265 compendium noun brief, comprehensive summary 1266 compensate v To remunerate 1267 compensatory adjective making up for; repaying 1268 competence n Adequate qualification or capacity 1269 competent adj Qualified 1270 competitive adj characterized by rivalry 1271 competitor n A rival 1272 compilation noun listing of statistical information in tabular or book form 1273 complacence n Satisfaction with one's acts or surroundings 1274 complacent adj Pleased or satisfied with oneself 1274 complacent adjective self-satisfied 1275 complacently with self-satisfaction 1276 complaisance n Politeness 1276 complaisance tending to comply, obliging, willingness to please 1277 complaisant adj Agreeable 1277 complaisant adjective trying to please; obliging 1278 complement v To make complete 1278 complement noun that which completes 1279 complex adj Complicated 1280 compliance noun conformity in fulfilling requirements; readiness to yield 1281 compliant adj Yielding 1281 compliant adjective yielding 1282 complicate v " To make complex, difficult, or hard to deal with" 1283 complication n " An intermingling or combination of things or parts, especially in a perplexing manner" 1284 complicity n " Participation or partnership, as in wrong-doing or with a wrong-doer" 1284 complicity noun participation; involvement 1285 compliment v To address or gratify with expressions of delicate praise 1286 comply act in accordance 1287 component n A constituent element or part 1287 component noun element; ingredient 1288 comport v To conduct or behave (oneself) 1288 comport verb bear one's self; behave 1289 composure n Calmness 1289 composure noun mental calmness 1290 compound mix or combine 1291 comprehensible adj Intelligible 1292 comprehension n Ability to know 1293 comprehensive adj Large in scope or content 1293 comprehensive adjective thorough; inclusive 1294 compress v To press together or into smaller space 1294 compress verb close; squeeze; contract 1295 compressible adj Capable of being pressed into smaller compass 1296 compression n " Constraint, as by force or authority" 1297 comprise v To consist of 1297 comprise verb be composed of 1297 comprise verb include; consist of 1298 compromise verb adjust; endanger the interests or reputation of 1299 compulsion n Coercion 1300 compulsory adj Forced 1301 compunction n Remorseful feeling 1301 compunction noun feeling of regret for one's action 1301 compunction noun remorse 1302 compute v To ascertain by mathematical calculation 1302 compute verb reckon; calculate 1303 concave adjective hollow 1304 conceal hide, keep secret 1305 concede v To surrender 1305 concede verb admit; yield 1306 conceit n Self-flattering opinion 1306 conceit noun over-high opinion of, too much pride 1306 conceit noun whimsical idea; extravagant metaphor 1307 conceive v " To form an idea, mental image or thought of" 1308 concentric adjective having a common center 1309 conception noun beginning; forming of an idea 1310 concerto n A musical composition 1311 concession n " Anything granted or yielded, or admitted in response to a demand, petition, or claim" 1311 concession noun act of yielding 1312 conciliate v To obtain the friendship of 1313 conciliatory adj Tending to reconcile 1313 conciliatory adjective reconciling, soothing, comforting, mollifying 1313 conciliatory adjective reconciling; soothing 1314 concise adjective brief and compact 1315 conclusive adj Sufficient to convince or decide 1315 conclusive adjective decisive; ending all debate 1316 concoct verb prepare by combining; make up in concert 1317 concomitant noun that which accompanies 1318 concord n Harmony 1318 concord noun agreement or harmony 1318 concord noun harmony; agreement` between people or things 1319 concordance n Harmony 1320 concur v To agree 1320 concur verb agree in opinion, happen together 1320 concur verb agree 1321 concurrence n Agreement 1322 concurrent adj Occurring or acting together 1322 concurrent adjective happening at the same time 1323 concussion n A violent shock to some organ by a fall or a sudden blow 1324 condensation n The act or process of making dense or denser 1325 condense v To abridge 1325 condense increase in density, strength, make laconic 1326 condescend v To come down voluntarily to equal terms with inferiors 1326 condescend verb bestow courtesies with a superior air 1327 condiments noun seasonings; spices 1328 condole verb express sympathetic sorrow 1329 condolence n " Expression of sympathy with a person in pain, sorrow, or misfortune" 1330 condone verb forgive 1330 condone verb overlook; forgive 1331 conduce v To bring about 1332 conducive adj Contributing to an end 1333 conductible adj Capable of being conducted or transmitted 1334 conductive adjective contributive; tending to 1335 conduit n " A means for conducting something, particularly a tube, pipe, or passageway for a fluid" 1335 conduit noun aqueduct; passageway for fluids 1336 confectionery n " The candy collectively that a confectioner makes or sells, as candy" 1337 confederacy n " A number of states or persons in compact or league with each other, as for mutual aid" 1338 confederate n " One who is united with others in a league, compact, or agreement" 1339 confer v To bestow 1340 conferee n A person with whom another confers 1341 confessor n A spiritual advisor 1342 confidant n One to whom secrets are entrusted 1342 confidant noun trusted friend 1343 confide v To reveal in trust or confidence 1344 confidence n The state or feeling of trust in or reliance upon another 1345 confident adj Assured 1346 confinement n Restriction within limits or boundaries 1347 confirm verb corroborate; verify; support 1348 confiscate v To appropriate (private property) as forfeited to the public use or treasury 1348 confiscate verb seize; commandeer 1349 conflagration n " A great fire, as of many buildings, a forest, or the like" 1349 conflagration noun great fire 1350 confluence n The place where streams meet 1350 confluence noun flowing together; crowd 1351 confluent n A stream that unites with another 1352 conformable adj Harmonious 1353 conformance n The act or state or conforming 1354 conformation n " General structure, form, or outline" 1355 conformity n " Correspondence in form, manner, or use" 1355 conformity noun harmony; agreement 1356 confound verb confuse; puzzle 1357 confront v " To encounter, as difficulties or obstacles" 1358 confusion noun bruise 1359 congeal v To coagulate 1359 congeal verb make or become stiff and solid 1359 congeal verb freeze; coagulate 1360 congenial adj Having kindred character or tastes 1360 congenial adjective pleasant; friendly 1361 congenital adjective existing at birth 1362 congest v To collect into a mass 1363 conglomeration noun mass of material sticking together 1364 congregate v To bring together into a crowd 1365 congruence noun correspondence of parts; harmonious relationship 1366 conifer noun pine tree; cone-bearing tree 1367 coniferous adj Cone-bearing trees 1368 conjecture n A guess 1368 conjecture noun surmise; guess 1369 conjoin v To unite 1369 conjoin to join together 1370 conjugal adj " Pertaining to marriage, marital rights, or married persons" 1370 conjugal adjective pertaining to marriage 1371 conjugate adj Joined together in pairs 1372 conjugation n The state or condition of being joined together 1373 conjunction n " The state of being joined together, or the things so joined" 1374 conjure verb summon a devil; practice magic; imagine; invent 1375 connivance noun pretense of ignorance of something wrong; assistance; permission to offend 1376 connive v To be in collusion 1377 connoisseur n " A critical judge of art, especially one with thorough knowledge and sound judgment of art" 1377 connoisseur noun a person with good judgement (eg. in art) 1377 connoisseur noun person competent to act as a judge of art, etc.; a lover of an art 1378 connotation noun suggestion in addition to 1378 connotation noun suggested or implied meaning of an expression 1379 connote v To mean; signify 1380 connubial adj Pertaining to marriage or matrimony 1380 connubial adjective pertaining to marriage or the matrimonial state 1381 conquer v To overcome by force 1382 consanguineous adj Descended from the same parent or ancestor 1383 consanguinity noun kinship 1384 conscience n The faculty in man by which he distinguishes between right and wrong in character and conduct 1385 conscientious adj Governed by moral standard 1385 conscientious adjective scrupulous; careful 1386 conscious adj " Aware that one lives, feels, and thinks" 1387 conscript v To force into military service 1388 consecrate v To set apart as sacred 1388 consecrate verb dedicate; sanctify 1389 consecutive adj Following in uninterrupted succession 1390 consensus n A collective unanimous opinion of a number of persons 1391 consent give agreement or permission 1392 consequential adjective pompous, self important 1392 consequential adjective pompous; important; self-important 1393 conservatism n Tendency to adhere to the existing order of things 1394 conservative adj Adhering to the existing order of things 1395 conservatory n An institution for instruction and training in music and declamation 1396 consign v To entrust 1396 consign verb deliver officially; entrust; set apart 1397 consignee n A person to whom goods or other property has been entrusted 1398 consignor n One who entrusts 1399 consistency n A state of permanence 1399 consistency noun absence of contradictions; dependability; uniformity 1400 consolation consoling or being consoled 1401 console v To comfort 1401 console verb give comfort or sympathy to 1401 console verb lessen sadness or disappointment; give comfort 1402 consolidate v To combine into one body or system 1403 consonance n The state or quality of being in accord with 1403 consonance noun harmony; agreement 1404 consonant adj Being in agreement or harmony with 1405 consort n A companion or associate 1405 consort verb associate with 1405 consort noun husband or wife 1406 conspicuous adj Clearly visible 1406 conspicuous adjective easily seen; remarkable 1406 conspicuous adjective easily seen; noticeable; striking 1407 conspiracy noun treacherous plot 1408 conspirator n One who agrees with others to cooperate in accomplishing some unlawful purpose 1409 conspire v To plot 1410 constable n An officer whose duty is to maintain the peace 1411 constellation n An arbitrary assemblage or group of stars 1412 consternation n Panic 1412 consternation surprise and fear,dismay 1413 constituency n The inhabitants or voters in a district represented in a legislative body 1414 constituent n One who has the right to vote at an election 1414 constituent noun supporter 1415 constrain compel 1416 constraint noun compulsion; repression of feelings 1417 constrict v To bind 1417 constrict make tight or smaller 1418 construe verb explain; interpret 1419 consul n " An officer appointed to reside in a foreign city, chiefly to represent his country" 1420 consulate n The place in which a consul transacts official business 1421 consume get to the end of 1422 consummate v To bring to completion 1422 consummate adjective perfect/make perfect/complete 1422 consummate adjective compete 1423 consumption n " Gradual destruction, as by burning, eating, etc" ", or by using up, wearing out, etc" 1424 consumptive adj Designed for gradual destruction 1425 contagion n The communication of disease from person to person 1425 contagion noun infection 1426 contagious adj Transmitting disease 1427 contaminate v To pollute 1427 contaminate verb pollute 1428 contemn to scorn or despise 1429 contemplate v To consider thoughtfully 1430 contemporaneous adj " Living, occurring, or existing at the same time" 1431 contemporary adj Living or existing at the same time 1431 contemporary noun person belonging to the same period 1432 contempt noun scorn; disdain 1433 contemptible adj Worthy of scorn or disdain 1434 contemptuous adj Disdainful 1435 contend verb struggle; compete; assert earnestly 1436 contender n One who exerts oneself in opposition or rivalry 1437 contentious adjective argumentative, pugnacious, combative, quarrelsome 1437 contentious adjective quarrelsome 1438 contest verb dispute 1439 context noun writings preceding and following the passage quoted 1440 contiguity n Proximity 1441 contiguous adj Touching or joining at the edge or boundary 1441 contiguous adjective touching, neighboring, near 1441 contiguous adjective adjacent to; touching upon 1442 continence n " Self-restraint with respect to desires, appetites, and passion" 1442 continence noun self-restraint; sexual chastity 1443 contingency n Possibility of happening 1444 contingent adj Not predictable 1444 contingent adjective conditional 1445 continuance n Permanence 1446 continuation n Prolongation 1447 continuity n " Uninterrupted connection in space, time, operation, or development" 1448 continuous adj " Connected, extended, or prolonged without separation or interruption of sequence" 1449 contort v To twist into a misshapen form 1450 contortions noun twistings ; distortions 1451 contraband n Trade forbidden by law or treaty 1451 contraband noun illegal trade; smuggling 1452 contract verb compress or shrink; make a pledge; catch a disease 1453 contradiction n The assertion of the opposite of that which has been said 1454 contradictory adj Inconsistent with itself 1455 contraposition n A placing opposite 1456 contravene v To prevent or obstruct the operation of 1456 contravene verb contradict; infringe on 1457 contribution n The act of giving for a common purpose 1458 contributor n " One who gives or furnishes, in common with others, for a common purpose" 1459 contrite adj Broken in spirit because of a sense of sin 1459 contrite adjective filled with deep sorrow for wrongdoing 1459 contrite adjective penitent 1460 contrivance n " The act planning, devising, inventing, or adapting something to or for a special purpose" 1461 contrive v To manage or carry through by some device or scheme 1462 contrived adjective forced; artificial; not spontaneous 1463 control v " To exercise a directing, restraining, or governing influence over" 1464 controller n One who or that which regulates or directs 1465 controvert verb oppose with arguments; contradict 1466 contumacious adj Rebellious 1466 contumacious insubordinate, rebellious 1467 contumacy n Contemptuous disregard of the requirements of rightful authority 1468 contuse v " To bruise by a blow, either with or without the breaking of the skin" 1469 contusion n A bruise 1470 conundrum a riddle, dilemma, enigma 1471 conundrum noun riddle 1472 convalesce v To recover after a sickness 1473 convalescence n The state of progressive restoration to health and strength after the cessation of disease 1474 convalescent adj Recovering health after sickness 1475 convenant noun agreement 1476 convene v To summon or cause to assemble 1476 convene verb assemble 1477 convenience n " Fitness, as of time or place" 1478 converge v To cause to incline and approach nearer together 1478 converge verb come together 1479 convergent adj Tending to one point 1480 conversant adj Thoroughly informed 1480 conversant adjective familiar with 1481 converse noun opposite 1482 conversion n " Change from one state or position to another, or from one form to another" 1483 convertible adj Interchangeable 1484 convex adj Curving like the segment of the globe or of the surface of a circle 1484 convex adjective curving outward 1485 conveyance n That by which anything is transported 1485 conveyance noun vehicle; transfer 1486 conviction noun convincing; firm belief 1486 conviction noun strongly held belief 1487 convivial adj " Devoted to feasting, or to good-fellowship in eating or drinking" 1487 convivial adjective festive; gay; characterized by joviality 1488 convoke verb call together, summon 1488 convoke verb call together 1489 convoluted adjective complicated; coiled, twisted 1489 convoluted adjective coiled around 1490 convolution n A winding motion 1491 convolve v To move with a circling or winding motion 1492 convoy n A protecting force accompanying property in course of transportation 1493 convulse v To cause spasms in 1494 convulsion n A violent and abnormal muscular contraction of the body 1495 copious adj Plenteous 1495 copious adjective plentiful 1496 coquette n A flirt 1496 coquette noun flirt 1497 cord twisted strands 1498 cordial adjective warm and sincere 1498 cordial adjective gracious; heartfelt 1499 cordon noun line (of police acting as a guard) 1499 cordon noun extended line of men or fortifications to prevent access or egress 1500 cornice n An ornamental molding running round the walls of a room close to the ceiling 1500 cornice noun protecting molding on building (usually above columns) 1501 cornucopia n " The horn of plenty, symbolizing peace and prosperity" 1501 cornucopia abundant supply 1502 corollary n A proposition following so obviously from another that it requires little demonstration 1502 corollary noun consequence; accompaniment 1503 coronation n The act or ceremony of crowning a monarch 1504 coronet n " Inferior crown denoting, according to its form, various degrees of noble rank less than sovereign" 1505 corporal adj Belonging or relating to the body as opposed to the mind 1506 corporate adj Belonging to a corporation 1507 corporeal adj Of a material nature; physical 1507 corporeal adjective physical; of or for the body 1507 corporeal adjective bodily; material 1508 corps n A number or body of persons in some way associated or acting together 1509 corpse n A dead body 1510 corpulent adj Obese 1510 corpulent adjective very fat 1511 corpuscle n A minute particle of matter 1512 correlate v To put in some relation of connection or correspondence 1512 correlate have a mutual relation 1513 correlation noun mutual relationship 1514 correlative adj Mutually involving or implying one another 1515 corrigible adj Capable of reformation 1516 corroborate v " To strengthen, as proof or conviction" 1516 corroborate verb confirm 1517 corroboration n Confirmation 1517 corroboration additional, strengthening evidence 1518 corrode v To ruin or destroy little by little 1519 corrosion n Gradual decay by crumbling or surface disintegration 1520 corrosive n That which causes gradual decay by crumbling or surface disintegration 1520 corrosive adjective eating away by chemicals or disease 1521 corrugated adjective wrinkled, ridged 1522 corruptible adj Open to bribery 1523 corruption n Loss of purity or integrity 1524 cosmetic adj " Pertaining to the art of beautifying, especially the complexion" 1525 cosmic adj Pertaining to the universe 1525 cosmic adjective pertaining to outer space 1526 cosmogony n A doctrine of creation or of the origin of the universe 1527 cosmography n " The science that describes the universe, including astronomy, geography, and geology" 1528 cosmology n The general science of the universe 1529 cosmopolitan adj Common to all the world 1530 cosmopolitanism n A cosmopolitan character 1531 cosmos n " The world or universe considered as a system, perfect in order and arrangement" 1532 coterie noun group that meets socially; select circle 1533 countenance verb to favor or approve of 1533 countenance verb approve; tolerate 1534 counteract v To act in opposition to 1535 counterbalance v To oppose with an equal force 1536 countercharge v To accuse in return 1537 counter-claim n A cross-demand alleged by a defendant in his favor against the plaintiff 1538 counterfeit adj Made to resemble something else 1538 counterfeit forgery 1539 countermand verb cancel; revoke 1540 counterpart n Something taken with another for the completion of either 1540 counterpart noun a thing that completes another; things very much alike 1541 countervail v To offset 1541 countervail counterbalance 1542 counting-house n " A house or office used for transacting business, bookkeeping, correspondence, etc" 1543 countryman n A rustic 1544 coup noun highly successful action or sudden attack 1545 couple verb join; unite 1546 courageous adj Brave 1547 courier noun messenger 1548 course n Line of motion or direction 1549 courser n A fleet and spirited horse 1550 courtesy n Politeness originating in kindness and exercised habitually 1551 covenant n An agreement entered into by two or more persons or parties 1552 covert adj " Concealed, especially for an evil purpose" 1552 covert adjective disguised 1552 covert adjective secret; hidden; implied 1553 covetous adjective eagerly desirous 1553 covetous adjective avaricious; eagerly desirous of 1554 covey n A flock of quails or partridges 1555 cower v " To crouch down tremblingly, as through fear or shame" 1555 cower verb crouch; shrink back 1555 cower verb shrink quivering, as from fear 1556 coxswain n " One who steers a rowboat, or one who has charge of a ship's boat and its crew under an officer" 1557 coy adjective shy/modest (esp of a girl) 1557 coy adjective shy; modest; coquettish 1558 cozen verb cheat; hoodwink; swindle 1559 crabbed adjective sour; peevish 1560 crag n " A rugged, rocky projection on a cliff or ledge" 1561 cranium n " The skull of an animal, especially that part enclosing the brain" 1562 crass adj " Coarse or thick in nature or structure, as opposed to thin or fine" 1562 crass adjective very great (es. stupidity) 1562 crass adjective very unrefined; grossly insensible 1563 cravat piece of linen worn as a necktie 1564 craven adjective cowardly 1564 craven adjective cowardly 1565 craving n A vehement desire 1566 creak n " A sharp, harsh, squeaking sound" 1567 creamery n A butter-making establishment 1568 creamy adj Resembling or containing cream 1569 crease line made by crushing; white line on the ground in criket 1570 credence n Belief 1570 credence noun belief 1571 credibility noun believability 1572 credible adj Believable 1573 credo noun creed 1574 credulity noun too great a readiness to believe things 1574 credulity noun belief on slight evidence 1575 credulous adj Easily deceived 1575 credulous ready to believe things 1576 creed n A formal summary of fundamental points of religious belief 1576 creed noun system of religious or ethical belief 1577 crematory adj A place for cremating dead bodies 1578 crescendo noun increase in the volume or intensity as in a musical passage; climax 1579 crestfallen adjective dejected; dispirited 1580 crevasse n A deep crack or fissure in the ice of a glacier 1581 crevice n " A small fissure, as between two contiguous surfaces" 1581 crevice noun crack; fissure 1582 cringe verb shrink back, as if in fear 1583 criterion n A standard by which to determine the correctness of a judgment or conclusion 1583 criterion noun standard used in judging 1584 critique n A criticism or critical review 1585 crockery n Earthenware made from baked clay 1586 crone noun hag 1587 crotchety adjective eccentric; whimsical 1588 crucible n A trying and purifying test or agency 1589 crusade n " Any concerted movement, vigorously prosecuted, in behalf of an idea or principle" 1590 crush press, lose shape, subdue, overwhelm 1591 crustacean adj " Pertaining to a division of arthropods, containing lobsters, crabs, crawfish, etc" 1592 crustaceous adj Having a crust-like shell 1593 crux noun critical point 1594 crypt noun secret recess or vault, usually used for burial 1595 cryptic adjective secret, with a hidden meaning 1595 cryptic adjective mysterious; puzzling; secret 1596 cryptogram n Anything written in characters that are secret or so arranged as to have hidden meaning 1597 crystallize v To bring together or give fixed shape to 1598 cubicle noun small chamber used for sleeping 1599 cudgel n A short thick stick used as a club 1600 cuisine noun style of cooking 1601 culinary adj Of or pertaining to cooking or the kitchen 1601 culinary adjective pertaining to cooking 1602 cull v To pick or sort out from the rest 1602 cull verb pick out; reject 1603 culmination noun attainment of highest point 1604 culpable adj Guilty 1604 culpable adjective deserving blame 1605 culprit n A guilty person 1606 culvert n " Any artificial covered channel for the passage of water through a bank or under a road, canal" 1606 culvert noun artificial channel for water 1607 cumbersome adjective burdensome, heavy and awkward to carry 1607 cumbersome adjective heavy; hard to manage 1608 cupidity n Avarice 1608 cupidity noun greed 1609 curable adj Capable of being remedied or corrected 1610 curator n A person having charge as of a library or museum 1610 curator noun superintendent; manager 1611 curio n A piece of bric-a-brac 1612 curmudgeon noun bad-tempered person 1612 curmudgeon noun churlish, miserly individual 1613 curriculum course of study 1614 cursive adj Writing in which the letters are joined together 1614 cursive adjective flowing, running 1615 cursory adj Rapid and superficial 1615 cursory adjective quick, hurried 1615 cursory adjective casual; hastily done 1616 curt adj " Concise, compressed, and abrupt in act or expression" 1617 curtail v To cut off or cut short 1617 curtail verb make shorter then was planned 1617 curtail verb shorten; reduce 1618 curtsy n A downward movement of the body by bending the knees 1619 cycloid adj Like a circle 1620 cygnet n A young swan 1621 cynic person who see no good in anything 1622 cynical adj Exhibiting moral skepticism 1622 cynical adjective skeptical or distrustful of human motives 1623 cynicism n Contempt for the opinions of others and of what others value 1624 cynosure n That to which general interest or attention is directed 1624 cynosure noun object of general attention 1625 dainty pretty/delicate(food)/difficult to please 1626 dais noun raised platform for guests of honor 1627 dally verb trifle with; procrastinate 1628 dank adjective damp 1629 dappled adjective spotted 1630 daring adj Brave 1631 darkling adv Blindly 1632 dart quick movement; missile in darts 1633 Darwinism n The doctrine that natural selection has been the prime cause of evolution of higher forms 1634 dastard n A base coward 1634 dastard noun coward 1635 datum n " A premise, starting-point, or given fact" 1636 daub verb smear (as with paint) 1637 daunt verb intimidate, make fearful 1637 daunt verb intimidate 1638 dauntless adj Fearless 1638 dauntless adjective bold 1639 dawdle verb loiter; waste time 1640 dawdler person who is slow; waste of time 1641 day-man n A day-laborer 1642 dead-heat n " A race in which two or more competitors come out even, and there is no winner" 1643 deadlock noun standstill; stalemate 1644 deadpan adjective wooden; impersonal 1645 dearth n " Scarcity, as of something customary, essential ,or desirable" 1645 dearth noun shortage 1645 dearth noun scarcity 1646 death's-head n A human skull as a symbol of death 1647 debacle noun a breakup, overthrow, sudden disaster 1647 debacle noun breaking up; downfall 1648 debase v To lower in character or virtue 1648 debase verb reduce to lower state 1649 debatable adj Subject to contention or dispute 1650 debauch verb corrupt; make intemperate 1651 debilitate verb weaken; enfeeble 1652 debonair adj Having gentle or courteous bearing or manner 1652 debonair adjective friendly; aiming to please 1653 debris noun rubble 1654 debut n A first appearance in society or on the stage 1655 debutante noun young woman making formal entrance in society 1656 decadence noun decay 1657 decagon n A figure with ten sides and ten angles 1658 decagram n A weight of 10 grams 1659 decaliter n A liquid and dry measure of 10 liters 1660 decalogue n The ten commandments 1661 Decameron n A volume consisting of ten parts or books 1662 decameter n A length of ten meters 1663 decamp v To leave suddenly or unexpectedly 1664 decant verb pour off gently 1665 decapitate v To behead 1665 decapitate verb behead 1666 decapod adj Ten-footed or ten-armed 1667 decasyllable n A line of ten syllables 1668 deceit n Falsehood 1669 deceitful adj Fraudulent 1670 deceive v To mislead by or as by falsehood 1671 decelerate verb slow down 1672 decency n Moral fitness 1673 decent adj " Characterized by propriety of conduct, speech, manners, or dress" 1674 deciduous adj " Falling off at maturity as petals after flowering, fruit when ripe, etc" 1674 deciduous adjective falling off as of leaves 1675 decimal adj Founded on the number 10 1676 decimate v To destroy a measurable or large proportion of 1676 decimate verb kill, usually one out of ten 1677 decipher v " To find out the true words or meaning of, as something hardly legible" 1677 decipher verb interpret secret code 1678 decisive ad Conclusive 1679 declamation n A speech recited or intended for recitation from memory in public 1680 declamatory adj A full and formal style of utterance 1681 declarative adj " Containing a formal, positive, or explicit statement or affirmation" 1682 declension n The change of endings in nouns and adj to express their different relations of gender 1683 declivity noun downward slope 1684 d?collet? adjective having a low-necked dress 1685 decomposition noun decay 1686 decorate v To embellish 1687 decorous adj Suitable for the occasion or circumstances 1687 decorous adjective polite, decent 1687 decorous adjective proper 1688 decorum propriety, properness 1689 decoy n " Anything that allures, or is intended to allures into danger or temptation" 1689 decoy noun lure or bail 1690 decree order given by authority 1691 decrepit adj " Enfeebled, as by old age or some chronic infirmity" 1691 decrepit adjective worn out of age 1692 decrepitude noun state of collapse caused by illness or old age 1693 decry verb disapprove of 1693 decry verb disparage 1694 dedication n The voluntary consecration or relinquishment of something to an end or cause 1695 deduce v To derive or draw as a conclusion by reasoning from given premises or principles 1696 deducible adjective derived by reasoning 1697 deface v To mar or disfigure the face or external surface of 1698 defalcate v " To cut off or take away, as a part of something" 1699 defamation n Malicious and groundless injury done to the reputation or good name of another 1700 defame v To slander 1700 defame verb harm someone's reputation; malign 1701 default n The neglect or omission of a legal requirement 1701 default noun failure to do 1702 defeatist adjective attitude of one who is ready to accept defeat as a natural outcome 1703 defection noun desertion 1704 defendant n A person against whom a suit is brought 1705 defensible adj Capable of being maintained or justified 1706 defensive adj Carried on in resistance to aggression 1707 defer v To delay or put off to some other time 1707 defer postpone; give way (to show respect) 1708 deference n " Respectful submission or yielding, as to another's opinion, wishes, or judgment" 1708 deference noun respect 1708 deference noun courteous regard for another's wish 1709 deferential showing respect 1710 defiance open disobedience or resistance 1711 defiant adj Characterized by bold or insolent opposition 1712 deficiency n Lack or insufficiency 1713 deficient adj Not having an adequate or proper supply or amount 1714 defile verb pollute; profane 1715 definite adj Having an exact signification or positive meaning 1716 definitive adjective final; compete 1717 deflect v To cause to turn aside or downward 1717 deflect verb turn aside 1717 deflect verb turn aside 1718 defoliate verb destroy leaves 1719 deforest v To clear of forests 1720 deform v To disfigure 1721 deformity n A disfigurement 1722 defraud v To deprive of something dishonestly 1723 defray v To make payment for 1723 defray verb pay costs for 1724 deft adjective neat; skillful 1725 defunct adjective dead; no longer in use or existence 1726 defy resist openly 1727 degeneracy n A becoming worse 1728 degenerate v To become worse or inferior 1728 degenerate verb become worse; deteriorate 1729 degradation n " Diminution, as of strength or magnitude" 1730 degrade v To take away honors or position from 1730 degrade reduce in rank or status 1731 degraded adjective lowered in rank; debased 1732 dehydrate v To deprive of water 1733 deify v To regard or worship as a god 1733 deify verb turn into god; idolize 1734 deign v To deem worthy of notice or account 1734 deign verb condescend 1735 deist n " One who believes in God, but denies supernatural revelation" 1736 deity n " A god, goddess, or divine person" 1737 deject v To dishearten 1738 dejection n Melancholy 1739 delectable adj Delightful to the taste or to the senses 1739 delectable adjective delightful; delicious 1740 delectation n Delight 1741 delete verb erase; strike out 1742 deleterious adj " Hurtful, morally or physically" 1742 deleterious adjective harmful 1742 deleterious adjective harmful 1743 deliberate verb consider; ponder 1744 delicacy n That which is agreeable to a fine taste 1745 delineate v To represent by sketch or diagram 1745 delineate noun to portray, depict, sketch out 1745 delineate noun portray 1746 deliquesce v To dissolve gradually and become liquid by absorption of moisture from the air 1747 delirious adj Raving 1748 delirium noun mental disorder marked by confusion 1749 delude v To mislead the mind or judgment of 1749 delude verb deceive 1749 delude noun flood; rush 1750 deluge v To overwhelm with a flood of water 1750 deluge great flood, heavy rush of water 1751 delusion n " Mistaken conviction, especially when more or less enduring" 1751 delusion noun false belief 1751 delusion noun false belief; hallucination 1752 delusive adjective deceptive; raising vain hopes 1753 delve verb dig; investigate 1754 demagnetize v To deprive (a magnet) of magnetism 1755 demagogue n An unprincipled politician 1755 demagogue noun person appealing not to reasons 1755 demagogue noun person who appeals to people's prejudice 1756 demean verb degrade; humiliate 1757 demeanor n Deportment 1757 demeanor noun behavior; bearing 1758 demented adj Insane 1758 demented adjective insane 1759 demerit n A mark for failure or bad conduct 1760 demise n Death 1760 demise noun death 1761 demobilize v " To disband, as troops" 1762 demolish v To annihilate 1763 demolition noun destruction 1764 demoniac adjective fiendish 1765 demonstrable adj Capable of positive proof 1766 demonstrate v To prove indubitably 1767 demonstrative adj Inclined to strong exhibition or expression of feeling or thoughts 1768 demonstrator n One who proves in a convincing and conclusive manner 1769 demotic adjective pertaining to the people 1770 demulcent n Any application soothing to an irritable surface 1771 demur verb to hesitate, raise objections 1771 demur verb delay; object 1772 demure adjective grave; serious; coy 1773 demurrage n the detention of a vessel beyond the specified time of sailing 1774 dendroid adj Like a tree 1775 dendrology n The natural history of trees 1776 denigrate verb blacken, belittle, sully, defame 1776 denigrate verb blacken 1777 denizen n Inhabitant 1777 denizen noun inhabitant of 1778 denominate v To give a name or epithet to 1779 denomination n A body of Christians united by a common faith and form of worship and discipline 1780 denominator n Part of a fraction which expresses the number of equal parts into which the unit is divided 1781 denotation noun meaning; distinguishing by name 1782 denote v To designate by word or mark 1783 denouement n That part of a play or story in which the mystery is cleared up 1783 denouement noun an outcome or solution; the unraveling of a plot 1783 denouement noun outcome; final development of the plot of a play 1784 denounce v " To point out or publicly accuse as deserving of punishment, censure, or odium" 1784 denounce verb give information against 1784 denounce verb condemn; criticize 1785 dent hollow, depression mad by a blow 1786 dentifrice n Any preparation used for cleaning the teeth 1787 denude v To strip the covering from 1788 denunciation n The act of declaring an action or person worthy of reprobation or punishment 1789 depict verb portray 1790 deplete v " To reduce or lessen, as by use, exhaustion, or waste" 1790 deplete verb use until none remains 1790 deplete verb reduce; exhaust 1791 deplorable adj Contemptible 1792 deplore v To regard with grief or sorrow 1792 deplore verb regret; disapprove of 1793 deploy verb move troops so that the battle line is extended at the expense of depth 1794 deponent adj Laying down 1795 depopulate v To remove the inhabitants from 1796 deport v " To take or send away forcibly, as to a penal colony" 1797 deportment n Demeanor 1798 depose verb dethrone; remove from office 1799 deposition n " Testimony legally taken on interrogatories and reduced to writing, for use as evidence in court" 1799 deposition noun dethronoment, depositing 1799 deposition noun testimony under oath 1800 depositor n " One who makes a deposit, or has an amount deposited" 1801 depository n A place where anything is kept in safety 1802 deprave v " To render bad, especially morally bad" 1802 deprave make morally bad; corrupt 1803 depravity noun corruption; wickedness 1804 deprecate v " To express disapproval or regret for, with hope for the opposite" 1804 deprecate protest against, express disapproval of 1805 depreciate v To lessen the worth of 1805 depreciate verb express disapproval of; protest against; belittle 1805 depreciate verb lessen in value 1806 depreciation n A lowering in value or an underrating in worth 1807 depredation noun plundering 1808 depress v To press down 1809 depression n A falling of the spirits 1810 depth n Deepness 1811 deranged adjective insane 1812 derelict adj Neglectful of obligation 1812 derelict adjective abandoned; 1813 dereliction deserting and leaving to fall into ruins 1814 deride v To ridicule 1814 deride verb scoff at 1815 derisible adj Open to ridicule 1816 derision n Ridicule 1816 derision noun ridicule, mockery, deriding 1816 derision noun ridicule 1817 derivation n That process by which a word is traced from its original root or primitive form and meaning 1818 derivative adj Coming or acquired from some origin 1818 derivative adjective derived, not original or primitive 1818 derivative adjective unoriginal, obtained from another source 1818 derivative adjective unoriginal; derived from another source 1819 derive v " To deduce, as from a premise" 1820 dermatologist noun one who studies the skin and its diseases 1821 dermatology n The branch of medical science which relates to the skin and its diseases 1822 derogatory adjective insulting; tending to damage 1822 derogatory adjective expressing a low opinion 1823 derrick n An apparatus for hoisting and swinging great weights 1824 descant verb discuss fully 1825 descendant n " One who is descended lineally from another, as a child, grandchild, etc" 1826 descendent adj Proceeding downward 1827 descent n The act of moving or going downward 1828 descry v To discern 1828 descry verb catch sight of, see smth in the distance 1828 descry verb catch sight of 1829 desecrate verb profane; violate the sanctity of 1830 desert v To abandon without regard to the welfare of the abandoned 1831 desiccant n " Any remedy which, when applied externally, dries up or absorbs moisture, as that of wounds" 1831 desiccant substance used to absorb moisture 1832 desiccate verb to dry up, dehydrate 1832 desiccate verb dry out all the moisture 1832 desiccate verb dry up 1833 designate v " To select or appoint, as by authority" 1834 desist v To cease from action 1835 desistance n Cessation 1836 desolate verb rob of joy; lay waste to; forsake 1837 despair n Utter hopelessness and despondency 1838 desperado n One without regard for law or life 1839 desperate adj " Resorted to in a last extremity, or as if prompted by utter despair" 1840 despicable adj Contemptible 1840 despicable adjective contemptible 1841 despise verb scorn 1842 despite prep In spite of 1843 despoil verb plunder 1844 despond v " To lose spirit, courage, or hope" 1845 despondent adj Disheartened 1845 despondent adjective depressed; gloomy 1846 despot n An absolute and irresponsible monarch 1846 despot noun tyrant; harsh, authoritarian ruler 1847 despotism n Any severe and strict rule in which the judgment of the governed has little or no part 1848 destitute adj Poverty-stricken 1848 destitute adjective extremely poor 1849 desuetude cessation of use; disuse 1850 desultory adj Not connected with what precedes 1850 desultory adjective aimless, haphazard, digressing at random 1850 desultory adjective aimless; jumping around 1851 detach separate 1852 detached adjective emotionally removed; calm and objective; indifferent 1853 deter v To frighten away 1853 deter discourage, hinder 1854 detergent noun cleansing agent 1855 deteriorate v To grow worse 1856 determinate adj Definitely limited or fixed 1857 determination n The act of deciding 1858 deterrent adj Hindering from action through fear 1858 deterrent noun something that discourages; hindrance 1859 detest v To dislike or hate with intensity 1860 detonation noun explosion 1861 detract v To take away in such manner as to lessen value or estimation 1862 detraction noun slandering, verbal attack, aspersion 1862 detraction noun slandering; aspersion 1863 detriment n " Something that causes damage, depreciation, or loss" 1864 detrimental adjective harmful; damaging 1865 detrude v To push down forcibly 1866 detumescence diminishing or lessening of swelling 1867 deviance being different in moral standarts (from normal) 1868 deviate v To take a different course 1868 deviate verb turn away from 1869 devilry n Malicious mischief 1870 deviltry n Wanton and malicious mischief 1871 devious adj Out of the common or regular track 1871 devious adjective going astray; erratic; cunning 1872 devise v To invent 1873 devoid adjective lacking 1874 devolve verb deputize; pass to others 1875 devotee noun enthusiastic follower 1876 devout adj Religious 1876 devout adjective pious 1877 dexterity n " Readiness, precision, efficiency, and ease in any physical activity or in any mechanical work" 1877 dexterity skill (esp. in handling) 1878 dexterous adjective clever, skillful with hands 1878 dexterous adjective skillful 1879 diabolic adj Characteristic of the devil 1880 diabolical adjective devilish 1881 diacritical adj Marking a difference 1882 diadem noun crown 1883 diagnose v " To distinguish, as a disease, by its characteristic phenomena" 1884 diagnosis n Determination of the distinctive nature of a disease 1885 dialect n Forms of speech collectively that are peculiar to the people of a particular district 1886 dialectic noun art of debate 1887 dialectician n A logician 1888 dialogue n A formal conversation in which two or more take part 1889 diaphanous adj Transparent 1889 diaphanous adjective transparent, gauzy 1889 diaphanous adjective sneer; transparent 1890 diatomic adj Containing only two atoms 1891 diatribe n A bitter or malicious criticism 1891 diatribe noun bitter and violent attack in words 1891 diatribe noun bitter scolding; invective 1892 dichotomy noun branching into two parts 1893 dictate order 1894 dictum n A positive utterance 1894 dictum noun authoritative and weighty statement 1895 didactic adj Pertaining to teaching 1895 didactic adjective teaching; instructional 1896 difference n Dissimilarity in any respect 1897 differentia n Any essential characteristic of a species by reason of which it differs from other species 1898 differential adj Distinctive 1899 differentiate v To acquire a distinct and separate character 1900 diffidence n Self-distrust 1900 diffidence noun shyness 1900 diffidence noun shyness 1901 diffident adj Affected or possessed with self-distrust 1901 diffident lacking in self-confidence 1902 diffusible adj Spreading rapidly through the system and acting quickly 1903 diffusion n Dispersion 1903 diffusion noun wordiness; spreading in all directions like a gas 1904 dignitary n One who holds high rank 1905 digraph n A union of two characters representing a single sound 1906 digress v To turn aside from the main subject and for a time dwell on some incidental matter 1907 digression noun wandering away from the subject 1908 dilapidated pa Fallen into decay or partial ruin 1908 dilapidated adjective ruined because of neglect 1909 dilate v To enlarge in all directions 1909 dilate verb speak comprehensively, become wider, large 1909 dilate verb expand 1910 dilatory adj Tending to cause delay 1910 dilatory adjective causing delay, procrastinating 1910 dilatory adjective delaying 1911 dilemma n A situation in which a choice between opposing modes of conduct is necessary 1911 dilemma noun problem; choice of two unsatisfactory alternatives 1912 dilettante n A superficial amateur 1912 dilettante noun aimless follower of the arts; amateur; dabbler 1913 diligence n Careful and persevering effort to accomplish what is undertaken 1913 diligence noun steadiness of effort; persistent hard work 1914 dilute v To make more fluid or less concentrated by admixture with something 1914 dilute verb make less concentrated; reduce in strength 1915 diminution n Reduction 1915 diminution noun lessening; reduction in size 1916 dimly adv Obscurely 1917 din noun loud noise that continues 1917 din noun continued loud noise 1918 dint noun means; effort 1919 diphthong n The sound produced by combining two vowels in to a single syllable or running together the sounds 1920 diplomacy n " Tact, shrewdness, or skill in conducting any kind of negotiations or in social matters" 1921 diplomat n A representative of one sovereign state at the capital or court of another 1922 diplomatic adj Characterized by special tact in negotiations 1923 diplomatist n One remarkable for tact and shrewd management 1924 dire adjective disastrous 1925 dirge noun lament with music 1926 disabuse verb to undeceive, correct a false impression 1926 disabuse verb correct a false impression; undeceive 1927 disagree v To be opposite in opinion 1928 disallow v To withhold permission or sanction 1928 disallow refuse to allow or accept as a corret 1929 disappear v " To cease to exist, either actually or for the time being" 1930 disappoint v " To fail to fulfill the expectation, hope, wish, or desire of" 1931 disapprobation noun disapproval; condemnation 1932 disapprove v To regard with blame 1933 disarm v To deprive of weapons 1934 disarrange v To throw out of order 1935 disarray noun disorderly or untidy state 1936 disavow v To disclaim responsibility for 1937 disavowal n Denial 1937 disavowal noun denial; disclaiming 1938 disband verb dissolve; disperse 1939 disbeliever n One who refuses to believe 1940 disburden v To disencumber 1941 disburse v " To pay out or expend, as money from a fund" 1941 disburse verb pay out 1942 discard v To reject 1943 discern see with an effort but clearly 1944 discernible adj Perceivable 1944 discernible adjective distinguishable; perceivable 1945 discerning adjective mentally quick and observant; having insight 1946 disciple n " One who believes the teaching of another, or who adopts and follows some doctrine" 1947 disciplinary adj Having the nature of systematic training or subjection to authority 1948 discipline v To train to obedience 1949 disclaim v " To disavow any claim to, connection with, or responsibility to" 1949 disclaim verb disown; renounce claim to 1950 disclose verb reveal 1951 discolor v To stain 1952 discomfit v To put to confusion 1952 discomfit verb confuse, embarrass 1952 discomfit verb to defeat, put down 1952 discomfit verb put to rout; defeat; disconcert 1953 discomfort n The state of being positively uncomfortable 1954 disconcert verb upset the self-possession of 1954 disconcert verb confuse; upset; embarrass 1955 disconnect v To undo or dissolve the connection or association of 1956 disconsolate adj Grief-stricken 1956 disconsolate adjective sad 1957 discontinuance n Interruption or intermission 1958 discord n Absence of harmoniousness 1959 discordant adjective inharmonious; conflicting 1960 discount verb disregard 1961 discountenance v To look upon with disfavor 1961 discountenance refuse to approve of 1962 discourse noun speech, lecture, 1962 discourse noun formal discussion; conversation 1963 discover v " To get first sight or knowledge of, as something previously unknown or unperceived" 1964 discredit v To injure the reputation of 1964 discredit verb refuse to believe 1964 discredit verb defame; destroy confidence in; disbelieve 1965 discreet adj Judicious 1965 discreet careful/prudent 1966 discrepancy noun lack of consistency; difference 1967 discrepant adj Opposite 1968 discrete adjective individually distinct 1968 discrete adjective separate; unconnected 1969 discretion noun prudence; ability to adjust actions to circumstances 1970 discriminate v To draw a distinction 1971 discriminating adjective able to see differences; prejudiced 1972 discursive adj Passing from one subject to another 1972 discursive adjective digressing; rambling 1973 discussion n Debate 1974 disdain verb look on with contempt 1974 disdain verb treat with scorn or contempt 1975 disencumber free from encumbrance 1976 disenfranchise v To deprive of any right privilege or power 1977 disengage v To become detached 1978 disfavor n Disregard 1979 disfigure v " To impair or injure the beauty, symmetry, or appearance of" 1979 disfigure verb mar in beauty; spoil 1980 disgruntle verb make discontented 1981 dishabille n Undress or negligent attire 1982 dishearten verb discourage; cause to lose courage or hope 1983 disheveled adjective untidy 1984 dishevelled untidy 1985 dishonest adj Untrustworthy 1986 disillusion v To disenchant 1987 disinclination noun unwillingness 1988 disinfect v To remove or destroy the poison of infectious or contagious diseases 1989 disinfectant n A substance used to destroy the germs of infectious diseases 1990 disingenuous adjective sophisticated, artful, trying to deceive, cunning 1990 disingenuous adjective not native; sophisticated 1991 disinherit v To deprive of an inheritance 1992 disinter verb dig up from the earth 1992 disinter verb dig up; unearth 1993 disinterested adj Impartial 1993 disinterested adjective unprejudiced 1994 disjointed adjective disconnected 1995 disjunctive adj Helping or serving to disconnect or separate 1996 dislocate v To put out of proper place or order 1997 dislodge move, force from the place occupied 1998 dismal sad, gloomy, miserable 1999 dismantle verb take apart 2000 dismember verb cut into small parts 2001 dismiss verb put away from consideration; reject 2002 dismissal n Displacement by authority from an office or an employment 2003 dismount v " To throw down, push off, or otherwise remove from a horse or the like" 2004 disobedience n Neglect or refusal to comply with an authoritative injunction 2005 disobedient adj Neglecting or refusing to obey 2006 disown v To refuse to acknowledge as one's own or as connected with oneself 2007 disparage v To regard or speak of slightingly 2007 disparage verb belittle 2008 disparate adjective essentially different 2008 disparate adjective basically different; unrelated 2009 disparity n Inequality 2009 disparity noun difference; condition of inequality 2010 dispassionate adjective free from passion 2010 dispassionate adjective calm; impartial 2011 dispatch noun speediness; prompt execution; message sent with all due speed 2012 dispel v To drive away by or as by scattering in different directions 2012 dispel verb scatter; drive away; cause to vanish 2013 dispensation n That which is bestowed on or appointed to one from a higher power 2014 disperse verb scatter 2015 dispirited adjective lacking in spirit 2016 displace v To put out of the proper or accustomed place 2017 dispossess v " To deprive of actual occupancy, especially of real estate" 2018 disproof proof to the contrary 2019 disputation n Verbal controversy 2020 disputatious adjective argumentative; fond of argument 2021 disqualify v To debar 2022 disquiet v To deprive of peace or tranquillity 2023 disquisition noun formal systematic inquiry; an explanation of the results of a formal inquiry 2024 disregard v To take no notice of 2025 disreputable adj Dishonorable or disgraceful 2026 disrepute n A bad name or character 2027 disrobe v To unclothe 2028 disrupt v To burst or break asunder 2029 dissatisfy v To displease 2030 dissect v To cut apart or to pieces 2031 dissection n " The act or operation of cutting in pieces, specifically of a plant or an animal" 2031 dissection noun analysis; cutting apart in order to examine 2032 dissemble v To hide by pretending something different 2032 dissemble verb speak or behave so as to hide smth (in mind) 2032 dissemble verb disguise; pretend 2033 disseminate v " To sow or scatter abroad, as seed is sown" 2033 disseminate verb distribute (esp. ideas) 2033 disseminate verb scatter (like seeds) 2034 dissension n Angry or violent difference of opinion 2035 dissent n Disagreement 2035 dissent verb have a different opinion, refuse to assent 2035 dissent verb disagree 2036 dissentient n One who disagrees 2037 dissentious adj Contentious 2038 dissertation n Thesis 2038 dissertation noun formal essay 2039 disservice n An ill turn 2040 dissever v To divide 2041 dissimilar adj Different 2042 dissimulate verb pretend; conceal by feigning 2043 dissipate v To disperse or disappear 2043 dissipate verb squander 2044 dissipation n The state of being dispersed or scattered 2044 dissipation going away, dispersing 2045 dissolute adj Lewd 2045 dissolute adjective loose in morals 2046 dissolution n A breaking up of a union of persons 2046 dissolution disintegration, looseness in morals 2047 dissolve v " To liquefy or soften, as by heat or moisture" 2048 dissonance n Discord 2048 dissonance noun discord 2049 dissonant adj Harsh or disagreeable in sound 2050 dissuade v " To change the purpose or alter the plans of by persuasion, counsel, or pleading" 2050 dissuade verb advise against 2051 dissuasion n " The act of changing the purpose of or altering the plans of through persuasion, or pleading" 2052 distant adjective reserved or aloof; cold in manner 2053 distemper n A disease or malady 2054 distend v To stretch out or expand in every direction 2054 distend verb swell out 2054 distend verb expand; swell out 2055 distensible adj Capable of being stretched out or expanded in every direction 2056 distention n Expansion 2057 distill v To extract or produce by vaporization and condensation 2057 distill verb extract the essence; purify; refine 2058 distillation n Separation of the more volatile parts of a substance from those less volatile 2059 distiller n One occupied in the business of distilling alcoholic liquors 2060 distinct easily heard, seen, understood, clearly marked 2061 distinction n " A note or designation of honor, officially recognizing superiority or success in studies" 2062 distort v To twist into an unnatural or irregular form 2063 distorted pulled out of the usual shape, give a false account of 2064 distortion noun twisting out of shape 2065 distrain v To subject a person to distress 2066 distrainor n One who subjects a person to distress 2067 distrait adjective absentminded 2068 distraught adj Bewildered 2068 distraught adjective distracted, violently upset in mind 2068 distraught adjective upset; distracted by anxiety 2069 distress great pain; cause discomfort 2070 distrust n " Lack of confidence in the power, wisdom, or good intent of any person" 2071 disunion n Separation of relations or interests 2072 disyllable n A word of two syllables 2073 diurnal adj Daily 2073 diurnal adjective daily 2074 diva noun operatic singer; prima donna 2075 divagation n Digression 2076 diverge verb vary; go in different directions from the same point 2077 divergent adj Tending in different directions 2077 divergent adjective differing; deviating 2078 divergerence getting farther apart from a point 2079 divers adjective several; differing 2080 diverse adj Capable of various forms 2080 diverse adjective of different kinds 2080 diverse adjective differing in some characteristics; various 2081 diversion n Pastime 2081 diversion noun act of turning aside; pastime 2082 diversity n Dissimilitude 2082 diversity noun variety; dissimilitude 2083 divert v To turn from the accustomed course or a line of action already established 2084 divertible adj Able to be turned from the accustomed course or a line of action already established 2085 divest v " To strip, specifically of clothes, ornaments, or accouterments or disinvestment" 2085 divest verb strip; deprive 2086 divestiture taking off, getting rid of, giving up 2087 divination n The pretended forecast of future events or discovery of what is lost or hidden 2088 divinity n The quality or character of being godlike 2089 divisible adj Capable of being separated into parts 2090 divisor n That by which a number or quantity is divided 2091 divulge v " To tell or make known, as something previously private or secret" 2091 divulge verb make known smth secret 2091 divulge verb reveal 2092 divulgence n A divulging 2093 docile adj Easy to manage 2093 docile adjective obedient; easily managed 2094 docket n The registry of judgments of a court 2094 docket noun program as for trial; book where such entries are made 2095 doctrinaire adjective unable to compromise about points of doctrine; dogmatic; unyielding 2096 document verb provide written evidence 2097 doddering adjective shaky; infirm from old age 2098 doe n The female of the deer 2099 doff verb take off 2100 dogged adjective determined; stubborn 2101 doggerel noun trivial, poorly constructed verse 2101 doggerel noun poor verse 2102 dogma n A statement of religious faith or duty formulated by a body claiming authority 2103 dogmatic adj Making statements without argument or evidence 2103 dogmatic adjective positive, certain, arbitrary, without room for discussion 2103 dogmatic adjective positive; arbitrary 2104 dogmatism being dogmatic 2105 dogmatize v To make positive assertions without supporting them by argument or evidence 2106 doldrums noun blues; listlessness; slack period 2107 doleful adj Melancholy 2108 dolesome adj Melancholy 2109 dolor n Lamentation 2110 dolorous adj Expressing or causing sorrow or pain 2110 dolorous adjective sorrowful 2111 dolt noun stupid fellow 2111 dolt noun stupid person 2112 domain n A sphere or field of action or interest 2113 domesticity n Life in or fondness for one's home and family 2114 domicile n The place where one lives 2114 domicile noun home 2115 dominance n Ascendancy 2116 dominant adj Conspicuously prominent 2117 dominate v To influence controllingly 2118 domination n Control by the exercise of power or constituted authority 2119 domineer v To rule with insolence or unnecessary annoyance 2119 domineer verb rule over tyrannically 2120 donate v " To bestow as a gift, especially for a worthy cause" 2121 donator n One who makes a donation or present 2122 donee n A person to whom a donation is made 2123 donor n One who makes a donation or present 2124 dormant adj Being in a state of or resembling sleep 2124 dormant adjective in a state of inactivity but awaiting development 2124 dormant adjective sleeping; lethargic; torpid 2125 dorsal adjective relating to the back of an animal 2126 dote show much fondness, center one's attention 2127 doublet n One of a pair of like things 2128 doubly adv In twofold degree or extent 2129 dour adjective sullen; stubborn 2130 douse verb plunge into water; drench; extinguish 2131 dowdy adjective slovenly; untidy 2132 dowry n The property which a wife brings to her husband in marriage 2133 drachma n A modern and an ancient Greek coin 2134 dragnet n A net to be drawn along the bottom of the water 2135 dragoon n " In the British army, a cavalryman" 2136 drainage n " The means of draining collectively, as a system of conduits, trenches, pipes, etc" 2137 dramatist n One who writes plays 2138 dramatize v To relate or represent in a dramatic or theatrical manner 2139 drastic adj Acting vigorously 2140 drawl slow way of speaking 2141 dregs noun sediment; worthless residue 2142 droll adjective jesting 2142 droll adjective queer and amusing 2143 drone noun male bee, person who isn't self-employed 2143 drone noun idle person; male bee 2143 drone verb talk dully; buzz or murmur like a bee 2144 dross noun waste product, sludge; something worthless, common, or trivial 2144 dross noun waste matter; worthless impurities 2145 drought n " Dry weather, especially when so long continued as to cause vegetation to wither" 2146 drowsiness feeling sleepy, half asleep 2147 drowsy adj Heavy with sleepiness 2148 drudgery n Hard and constant work in any menial or dull occupation 2148 drudgery noun menial work 2149 dubious adj Doubtful 2149 dubious adjective feeling doubt 2149 dubious adjective doubtful 2150 duckling n A young duck 2151 ductile adj " Capable of being drawn out, as into wire or a thread" 2152 dud no use person, smth that fails 2153 duenna noun attendant or young female; chaperone 2154 duet n A composition for two voices or instruments 2155 dulcet melodious, harmonious 2156 dun v To make a demand or repeated demands on for payment 2157 dupe cheat, make a fool of 2158 duplex adj Having two parts 2159 duplicity n Double-dealing 2159 duplicity noun delibirate deception 2159 duplicity noun double dealing; hypocrisy 2160 durance n Confinement 2161 duration n The period of time during which anything lasts 2162 duress noun threats to compel smb 2162 duress noun forcible restraint 2163 duteous adj Showing submission to natural superiors 2164 dutiable adj " Subject to a duty, especially a customs duty" 2165 dutiful adj Obedient 2165 dutiful adjective respectful; obedient 2166 dwarf person or smb much below the usual size 2167 dwindle v To diminish or become less 2167 dwindle verb shrink; reduce 2168 dynamic adjective active; efficient 2169 dynamo a generator, something that produces electric current; an energetic person 2170 dyne n " The force which, applied to a mass of one gram for 1 second, would give it a velocity of 1 cm/s" 2171 dyspeptic adjective suffering from indigestion 2172 earnest adj Ardent in spirit and speech 2173 earthenware n Anything made of clay and baked in a kiln or dried in the sun 2173 earthenware dishes made of baked clay 2174 earthy adjective unrefined; coarse 2175 eatable adj Edible 2176 ebb verb recede; lessen 2177 ebullience exuberance, outburst of feeling 2178 ebullient adj Showing enthusiasm or exhilaration of feeling 2178 ebullient adjective overflowing with enthusiasm; showing excitement 2178 ebullient adjective showing excitement; overflowing with enthusiasm 2179 eccentric adj Peculiar 2179 eccentric adjective odd; whimsical; irregular 2180 eccentricity n Idiosyncrasy 2180 eccentricity noun oddity; idiosyncrasy 2181 ecclesiastic adjective pertaining to the church 2182 ?clat noun brilliance; glory 2183 eclectic adjective selective in choosing from a variety of sources 2184 eclipse n The obstruction of a heavenly body by its entering into the shadow of another body 2184 eclipse verb darken; extinguish; surpass 2185 ecologist noun a person concerned with the interrelationship between living organisms and their environment 2186 economize v To spend sparingly 2187 ecstasy n Rapturous excitement or exaltation 2187 ecstasy noun rapture; joy; any overflowing emotion 2188 ecstatic adj Enraptured 2189 ecumenical representing the whole Christian world 2190 edacious voracious, devouring 2191 eddy noun circular or spiral movement (eg. of wind) 2191 eddy noun swirling current of water, air, etc. 2192 edible adj Suitable to be eaten 2192 edible fit to be eaten/not poisonous 2193 edict n That which is uttered or proclaimed by authority as a rule of action 2194 edify v " To build up, or strengthen, especially in morals or religion" 2194 edify verb instruct; correct morally 2195 editorial n An article in a periodical written by the editor and published as an official argument 2196 educe v To draw out 2197 eerie adjective weird 2198 efface v To obliterate 2198 efface verb rub out 2199 effect n A consequence 2200 effective adj Fit for a destined purpose 2201 effectual adj Efficient 2201 effectual adjective efficient 2202 effeminacy n Womanishness 2203 effeminate adj Having womanish traits or qualities 2203 effeminate adjective having womanly traits 2204 effervesce v To bubble up 2205 effervescent adj Giving off bubbles of gas 2205 effervescent adjective exuberant; bubbly and excited 2206 effete adj " Exhausted, as having performed its functions" 2206 effete adjective infertile, worn out, weak 2206 effete adjective worn out; exhausted; barren 2207 efficacious adj Effective 2208 efficacy n The power to produce an intended effect as shown in the production of it 2208 efficacy noun power to produce desired effect 2209 efficacy production of a desired result 2210 efficiency n The state of possessing adequate skill or knowledge for the performance of a duty 2211 efficient adj Having and exercising the power to produce effects or results 2212 effigy noun dummy 2213 efflorescence n " The state of being flowery, or a flowery appearance" 2214 efflorescent adj Opening in flower 2214 efflorescent adjective flowering 2215 effluvia outflow in a stream of particles; a noxious odor or vapor 2216 effluvium n A noxious or ill-smelling exhalation from decaying or putrefying matter 2216 effluvium noun noxious smell 2217 effrontery n Unblushing impudence 2217 effrontery noun boldness, impudence, arrogance 2217 effrontery noun shameless boldness 2218 effulgence n Splendor 2219 effuse v To pour forth 2220 effusion n an outpouring 2221 effusive adjective pouring forth; gushing 2222 egoism n The theory that places man's chief good in the completeness of self 2222 egoism noun excessive interest in one's self; belief that one should be interested in one's self rather than in others 2223 egoist n One who advocates or practices egoism 2224 egotism n Self-conceit 2224 egotism noun conceit; vanity 2225 egotist n One given to self-mention or who is constantly telling of his own views and experiences 2226 egregious adj Extreme 2226 egregious adjective gross; shocking 2227 egress n Any place of exit 2227 egress noun way out, exit 2227 egress noun exit 2228 ejaculation noun exclamation 2229 eject v To expel 2230 elaborate worked out with much care in great detail 2231 elaboration noun addition of details; intricacy 2232 elapse v To quietly terminate: said of time 2233 elasticity n That property of matter by which a body tends to return to a former shape after being changed 2234 elate stimulate 2235 elated adjective overjoyed; in high spirits 2236 elation high-spirits 2237 electorate all the electors 2238 electrolysis n The process of decomposing a chemical compound by the passage of an electric current 2239 electrotype n " A metallic copy of any surface, as a coin" 2240 elegiacal adjective like in elegy; mournful 2241 elegy n A lyric poem lamenting the dead 2241 elegy a lament, a melancholy composition 2242 element n A component or essential part 2243 elicit v To educe or extract gradually or without violence 2243 elicit verb draw out 2243 elicit verb draw out by discussion 2244 eligible adj Qualified for selection 2245 eliminate v To separate and cast aside 2246 elixir noun cure-all; something invigorating 2247 Elizabethan adj " Relating to Elizabeth, queen of England, or to her era" 2248 ellipsis noun omission of words from a text 2249 elliptical adjective oval; ambiguous, either purposely or because key words have been left out 2250 elocution n " The art of correct intonation, inflection, and gesture in public speaking or reading" 2251 eloquence noun fluent speaking; skillful use of language 2251 eloquence noun expressiveness; persuasive speech 2252 eloquent adj Having the ability to express emotion or feeling in lofty and impassioned speech 2253 elucidate v To bring out more clearly the facts concerning 2253 elucidate verb explain; enlighten 2254 elude v To evade the search or pursuit of by dexterity or artifice 2255 elusion n Evasion 2256 elusive adjective evasive; baffling; hard to gasp 2257 elysian adjective relating to paradise; blissful 2258 emaciate v To waste away in flesh 2258 emaciate make thin and weak 2259 emaciated adjective thin and wasted 2260 emanate v " To flow forth or proceed, as from some source" 2260 emanate verb issue forth 2261 emancipate v To release from bondage 2261 emancipate verb set free 2262 embargo n Authoritative stoppage of foreign commerce or of any special trade 2262 embargo noun ban on commerce or other activity 2263 embark v To make a beginning in some occupation or scheme 2263 embark verb commence; go on board a boat or airplane; begin a journey 2264 embarrass v To render flustered or agitated 2265 embed verb enclose; place in something 2266 embellish v To make beautiful or elegant by adding attractive or ornamental features 2266 embellish verb make beautiful 2266 embellish verb adorn 2267 embezzle v To misappropriate secretly 2267 embezzle use in a wrong way for one's own benefit 2268 embezzlement noun stealing 2269 emblazon v To set forth publicly or in glowing terms 2270 emblem n A symbol 2271 embody v " To express, formulate, or exemplify in a concrete, compact or visible form" 2272 embolden v To give courage to 2273 embolism n An obstruction or plugging up of an artery or other blood-vessel 2274 embroil v To involve in dissension or strife 2274 embroil verb throw into confusion; involve in strife; entangle 2275 embryonic adjective undeveloped; rudimentary 2276 emend verb correct; correct by a critic 2277 emendation noun correction of errors; improvement 2278 emerge v To come into view or into existence 2279 emergence n A coming into view 2279 emergence emerging 2280 emergent adj Coming into view 2281 emeritus adj Retired from active service but retained to an honorary position 2282 emetic noun substance causing vomiting 2283 emigrant n One who moves from one place to settle in another 2284 emigrate v " To go from one country, state, or region for the purpose of settling or residing in another" 2285 eminence n " An elevated position with respect to rank, place, character, condition, etc" 2286 eminent adj " High in station, merit, or esteem" 2286 eminent adjective high; lofty 2287 emissary noun agent; messenger 2288 emit v To send or give out 2289 emollient noun soothing or softening remedy 2290 emote stir up, excite 2291 emphasis n " Any special impressiveness added to an utterance or act, or stress laid upon some word" 2292 emphasize v " To articulate or enunciate with special impressiveness upon a word, or a group of words" 2293 emphatic adj " Spoken with any special impressiveness laid upon an act, word, or set of words" 2294 empirical adjective relying on experiment 2294 empirical adjective based on experience 2295 employee n One who works for wages or a salary 2296 employer n One who uses or engages the services of other persons for pay 2297 emporium n A bazaar or shop 2298 empower v To delegate authority to 2299 emulate v To imitate with intent to equal or surpass 2299 emulate verb rival; imitate 2300 enact v " To make into law, as by legislative act" 2301 enamor v To inspire with ardent love 2302 enamored adjective in love 2303 encamp v To pitch tents for a resting-place 2304 encapsulate enclose in capsule 2305 enclave noun territory enclosed within an alien land 2306 encomium n A formal or discriminating expression of praise 2306 encomium noun warm or glowing praise; eulogy, panegyric 2306 encomium noun high praise; eulogy 2307 encompass v To encircle 2307 encompass verb surround 2308 encore n " The call for a repetition, as of some part of a play or performance" 2309 encourage v " To inspire with courage, hope, or strength of mind" 2310 encroach v To invade partially or insidiously and appropriate the possessions of another 2311 encroachment noun gradual intrusion 2312 encumber v To impede with obstacles 2312 encumber verb burden 2313 encumbrance burden; things that get on the way of 2314 encyclical adj Intended for general circulation 2315 encyclopedia n " A work containing information on subjects, or exhaustive of one subject" 2316 endanger v To expose to peril 2317 endear v To cause to be loved 2318 endearing making dear or liked 2319 endearment noun fond statement 2320 endemic adj Peculiar to some specified country or people 2320 endemic adjective epidemic 2320 endemic adjective prevailing in a specific area 2320 endemic adjective prevailing among a specific group of people or in a specific area or country 2321 endorse verb write one's name on the back of 2321 endorse verb approve; support 2322 endue v " To endow with some quality, gift, or grace, usually spiritual" 2322 endue verb provide with some quality; endow 2323 endurable adj Tolerable 2324 endurance n " The ability to suffer pain, distress, hardship, or stress of any kind without succumbing" 2325 enduring adjective lasting 2325 enduring adjective lasting; surviving 2326 energetic adj Working vigorously 2327 energize verb invigorate; make forceful and active 2328 enervate v To render ineffective or inoperative 2328 enervate verb weaken, deprive of strength, attenuate 2328 enervate verb weaken 2329 enfeeble v To debilitate 2330 enfranchise v " To endow with a privilege, especially with the right to vote" 2330 enfranchise verb to admit to the rights of citizenship (especially the right to vote) 2331 engaging adjective charming; attractive 2332 engender v To produce 2332 engender verb cause, produce, give rise to 2332 engender verb cause; produce 2333 engrave v To cut or carve in or upon some surface 2333 engrave impress deeply 2334 engross v To occupy completely 2334 engross verb occupy fully 2335 engrossing taken up all the time or attention; writing in large or formal 2336 engulf swallow up 2337 enhance v To intensify 2337 enhance verb advance; improve 2338 enigma n A riddle 2338 enigma noun smth that is puzzling 2338 enigma noun puzzle 2339 enigmatic adjective obscure; puzzling 2340 enjoin v To command 2341 enkindle v To set on fire 2342 enlighten v To cause to see clearly 2343 enlist v To enter voluntarily the military service by formal enrollment 2344 enmity n Hatred 2344 enmity noun hatred; being an enemy 2344 enmity noun ill will; hatred 2345 ennoble v To dignify 2346 ennui noun boredom 2347 enormity n Immensity 2347 enormity noun excessive wickedness; evilness 2347 enormity noun hugeness (in a bad sense) 2348 enormous adj Gigantic 2349 enormousness great size 2350 enrage v To infuriate 2351 enrapture v To delight extravagantly or intensely 2351 enrapture verb please intensely 2352 ensconce verb settle comfortably 2353 enshrine v To keep sacred 2354 ensign flag/badge 2355 ensnare v To entrap 2356 ensue verb follow 2357 entail v To involve; necessitate 2358 entangle v " To involve in difficulties, confusion, or complications" 2358 entangle put into difficulties 2359 enthral please greatly/enslave (fig) 2360 enthrall v To bring or hold under any overmastering influence 2360 enthrall verb capture; enslave 2361 enthrone v To invest with sovereign power 2362 enthuse v To yield to or display intense and rapturous feeling 2363 enthusiastic adj Full of zeal and fervor 2364 entice verb tempt or persuade 2364 entice verb lure; attract; tempt 2365 entirety n A complete thing 2366 entity noun real being 2367 entomology n The branch of zoology that treats of insects 2367 entomology noun study of insects 2368 entrails n pl The internal parts of an animal 2369 entrance verb put under a spell; carry away with emotion 2370 entreat verb ask earnestly 2370 entreat verb plead; ask earnestly 2371 entreaty n An earnest request 2372 entree n The act of entering 2372 entree noun entrance; a way in 2373 entrench v " To fortify or protect, as with a trench or ditch and wall" 2374 entrepreneur noun businessman; contractor 2375 entwine v To interweave 2376 enumerate v To name one by one 2376 enumerate verb list; mention one by one 2377 enunciate verb pronounce (words)/express a theory 2377 enunciate verb speak distinctly 2378 environ verb enclose; surround 2379 enzyme catalyst 2380 eon noun long period of time; an age 2381 ephemeral adjective short-lived; fleeting 2382 epic n " A poem celebrating in formal verse the mythical achievements of great personages, heroes, etc" 2382 epic noun long heroic poem or similar work of art 2383 epicure n One who cultivates a delicate taste for eating and drinking 2383 epicure noun food lover, a connoisseur of food 2383 epicure noun connoisseur of food and drink 2384 Epicurean adj " Indulging, ministering, or pertaining to daintiness of appetite" 2384 epicurean devoted to pleasure (sensuous enjoyment) 2385 epicycle n A circle that rolls upon the external or internal circumference of another circle 2386 epicycloid n A curve traced by a point on the circumference of a circle which rolls upon another circle 2387 epidemic n Wide-spread occurrence of a disease in a certain region 2388 epidermis n The outer skin 2389 epigram n A pithy phrasing of a shrewd observation 2389 epigram noun witty thought or saying, usually short 2390 epilogue n The close of a narrative or dramatic poem 2390 epilogue noun short speech at conclusion of dramatic work 2391 epiphany n Any appearance or bodily manifestation of a deity 2392 episode n " An incident or story in a literary work, separable from yet growing out of it" 2393 episodic adjective loosely connected 2394 epistle letter 2395 epitaph n An inscription on a tomb or monument in honor or in memory of the dead 2395 epitaph noun inscription in memory of a dead person 2396 epithet n " Word used adjectivally to describe some quality or attribute of is objects, as in ""Father Aeneas""" 2396 epithet noun adjective 2396 epithet noun a word or phrase characteristically used to describe a person or thing 2397 epitome n A simplified representation 2397 epitome noun brief summary; representative example; a typical model 2397 epitome noun summary; concise abstract 2398 epizootic adj Prevailing among animals 2399 epoch n " A interval of time, memorable for extraordinary events" 2399 epoch noun period of time 2400 epode n A species of lyric poems 2401 equable adjective steady, regular 2401 equable adjective tranquil; steady; uniform 2402 equalize v To render uniform 2403 equanimity n Evenness of mind or temper 2403 equanimity noun calmness of temperament 2403 equanimity noun calmness of temperament 2404 equestrian adj Pertaining to horses or horsemanship 2404 equestrian noun rider on horseback 2405 equilibrium n A state of balance 2405 equilibrium noun state of being balanced 2405 equilibrium noun balance 2406 equine adjective resembling a horse 2407 equinox noun period of equal days and nights 2408 equipoise equal distribution of weight; equilibrium 2409 equitable adj Characterized by fairness 2409 equitable adjective fair; impartial 2410 equity n Fairness or impartiality 2410 equity noun fairness; justice 2411 equivalent adj " Equal in value, force, meaning, or the like" 2412 equivocal adj Ambiguous 2412 equivocal adjective having a double or doubtful meaning; suspicious 2412 equivocal adjective doubtful; ambiguous 2413 equivocate v To use words of double meaning 2413 equivocate verb try to deceive by equivocal language 2413 equivocate verb lie; mislead; attempt to conceal the truth 2414 eradicate v To destroy thoroughly 2414 eradicate get rid of; pull up by the roots 2415 erasure erasing, removing all traces 2416 erode verb wear away, eat into 2416 erode verb eat away 2417 erotic adjective pertaining to passionate love 2418 errant adj " Roving or wandering, as in search of adventure or opportunity for gallant deeds" 2418 errant adjective wandering 2419 erratic adj Irregular 2419 erratic adjective irregular in behaviour or opinion 2419 erratic adjective odd; unpredictable 2420 erroneous adj Incorrect 2420 erroneous adjective mistaken; wrong 2421 erudite adj Very-learned 2421 erudite adjective learned, scholarly 2421 erudite adjective learned; scholarly 2422 erudition n " Extensive knowledge of literature, history, language, etc" 2423 escalate increase, develop 2424 escapade noun prank; flighty conduct 2425 eschew v To keep clear of 2425 eschew verb avoid 2425 eschew verb avoid 2426 esoteric adjective abstruse; intended only for a small circle of 2426 esoteric adjective known only to a chosen few 2427 espionage noun spying 2428 espouse verb marry; give one's support to 2428 espouse verb adopt; support 2429 espy v To keep close watch 2430 esquire n " A title of dignity, office, or courtesy" 2431 essence n That which makes a thing to be what it is 2432 esteem verb respect; value; judge 2433 esthetic adj " Pertaining to beauty, taste, or the fine arts" 2434 estimable adj Worthy of respect 2435 estrange v To alienate 2436 estranged adjective separated; alienated 2437 estuary n A wide lower part of a tidal river 2438 et cetera And so forth 2439 ethereal adjective light; heavenly; fine 2440 ethnic adjective relating to races 2441 ethnology noun study of man 2442 etymology noun study of word parts 2443 eugenic adj Relating to the development and improvement of race 2444 eulogize v To speak or write a laudation of a person's life or character 2445 eulogy n A spoken or written laudation of a person's life or character 2445 eulogy noun formal praise; panegyric 2445 eulogy noun praise 2446 euphemism n A figure of speech by which a phrase less offensive is substituted 2446 euphemism noun mild expression in place of an unpleasant one 2447 euphonious adj Characterized by agreeableness of sound 2447 euphonious adjective pleasing in sound 2448 euphony n Agreeableness of sound 2449 euphoria noun elation; state of pleasant excitement 2449 euphoria noun feeling of great happiness and well-being (sometimes exaggerated) 2450 eureka Greek I have found it 2451 euthanasia noun easy and painless death 2451 euthanasia noun mercy killing 2452 evade v To avoid by artifice 2453 evaluating finding out the value 2454 evanesce v To vanish gradually 2455 evanescent adj Fleeting 2455 evanescent adjective fleeting; vanishing 2456 evangelical adj Seeking the conversion of sinners 2457 evangelist n A preacher who goes from place to place holding services 2458 evaporate change into vapour, disappear, die 2459 evasion n Escape 2460 evasive adjective tending to evade 2460 evasive adjective not frank; eluding 2461 eventual adj Ultimate 2462 evert v To turn inside out 2463 evict v To dispossess pursuant to judicial decree 2464 evidential adj Indicative 2465 evince v To make manifest or evident 2465 evince verb to show clearly, to indicate 2465 evince verb show clearly 2466 evoke v To call or summon forth 2466 evoke verb call up, bring out 2466 evoke verb call forth 2467 evolution n Development or growth 2468 evolve v To unfold or expand 2468 evolve unfold, develop naturally and gradually 2469 exacerbate v " To make more sharp, severe, or virulent" 2469 exacerbate verb worsen; embitter 2470 exacting adjective extremely demanding 2471 exaggerate v To overstate 2472 exalt verb raise in rank or dignity; praise 2473 exasperate v To excite great anger in 2473 exasperate verb vex 2474 excavate v To remove by digging or scooping out 2475 exceed v " To go beyond, as in measure, quality, value, action, power, skill, etc" 2476 excel v To be superior or distinguished 2477 excellence n Possession of eminently or unusually good qualities 2478 excellency n A title of honor bestowed upon various high officials 2479 excellent adj Possessing distinguished merit 2480 excerpt n An extract or selection from written or printed matter 2481 excess n " That which passes the ordinary, proper, or required limit, measure, or experience" 2482 exchequer noun treasury 2483 excise verb cut away; cut out 2484 excitable adj Nervously high-strung 2485 excitation n Intensified emotion or action 2486 exclamation n An abrupt or emphatic expression of thought or of feeling 2487 exclude v To shut out purposely or forcibly 2488 exclusion n Non-admission 2489 excoriate to flay, stip off the skin; to denounce sharply 2490 excoriation severe criticism 2491 excrescence n " Any unnatural addition, outgrowth, or development" 2492 excretion n The getting rid of waste matter 2493 excruciate v To inflict severe pain or agony upon 2494 exculpate verb free from blame 2494 exculpate verb to clear from a charge of guilt 2494 exculpate verb clear from blame 2495 excursion n A journey 2496 excusable adj Justifiable 2497 execrable adj Abominable 2497 execrable adjective very bad 2498 execrate verb curse; express abhorrence for 2499 execration n An accursed thing 2500 execute verb put into effect; carry out 2501 executor n A person nominated by the will of another to execute the will 2502 exegesis n Biblical exposition or interpretation 2502 exegesis noun explanation, especially of Biblical passages 2503 exemplar n " A model, pattern, or original to be copied or imitated" 2504 exemplary adj Fitted to serve as a model or example worthy of imitation 2504 exemplary adjective serving as a model; outstanding 2505 exemplify v To show by example 2505 exemplify verb serve as an example of; embody 2506 exempt adj " Free, clear, or released, as from some liability, or restriction affecting others" 2507 exert v To make an effort 2507 exert but forth; bring into use 2508 exertion noun instance of exerting 2508 exertion noun effort; expenditure of much physical work 2509 exhale v To breathe forth 2510 exhaust v To empty by draining off the contents 2511 exhaustible adj Causing or tending to cause exhaustion 2512 exhaustion n Deprivation of strength or energy 2513 exhaustive adj Thorough and complete in execution 2513 exhaustive adjective complete, thorough 2513 exhaustive adjective thorough; comprehensive 2514 exhilarate v To fill with high or cheerful spirits 2515 exhort verb urge 2516 exhume v To dig out of the earth (what has been buried) 2516 exhume verb dig out of the ground; remove from a grave 2517 exigency n A critical period or condition 2517 exigency noun emergency, an urgent situation 2517 exigency noun urgent situation 2518 exigent adj Urgent 2519 existence n Possession or continuance of being 2520 exit n A way or passage out 2521 exodus n " A going forth or departure from a place or country, especially of many people" 2521 exodus noun departure 2522 exonerate v " To relieve or vindicate from accusation, imputation, or blame" 2522 exonerate verb free; clear 2522 exonerate verb acquit; exculpate 2523 exoneration set smb clear, free (eg. from blame) 2524 exorbitance n Extravagance or enormity 2525 exorbitant adj Going beyond usual and proper limits 2525 exorbitant adjective much too high or great 2525 exorbitant adjective excessive 2526 exorcise v To cast or drive out by religious or magical means 2526 exorcise verb drive out evil spirits 2527 exotic adj Foreign 2527 exotic adjective not native; strange 2528 expand v To increase in range or scope 2529 expanse n A continuous area or stretch 2530 expansion n " Increase of amount, size, scope, or the like" 2531 expatiate verb to roam, wander freely 2531 expatiate verb talk at length 2532 expatriate v To drive from one's own country 2532 expatriate noun exile; someone who has withdrawn from his native land 2533 expect v To look forward to as certain or probable 2534 expectancy n The act or state of looking forward to as certain or probable 2535 expectorate v To cough up and spit forth 2536 expediency n Fitness to meet the requirements of a particular case 2537 expedient adj Contributing to personal advantage 2537 expedient adjective likely to be useful for a purpose 2537 expedient adjective suitable; practical; politic 2538 expedite v To hasten the movement or progress of 2538 expedite verb hasten 2539 expeditious adj Speedy 2540 expeditiously adverb rapidly and efficiently 2541 expend v To spend 2542 expense n " The laying out or expending or money or other resources, as time or strength" 2543 expertise noun specialized knowledge; expert skill 2544 expiate v To make satisfaction or amends for 2544 expiate verb make amends for (a sin) 2545 expiation ending; expiring 2546 expletive noun interjection; profane oath 2547 explicate v To clear from involvement 2548 explicit adj Definite 2548 explicit adjective definite; open 2549 explode v To cause to burst in pieces by force from within 2550 exploit noun brilliant achievement; develop; use selfishly 2550 exploit noun deed or action, particularly a brave deed 2551 explosion n A sudden and violent outbreak 2552 explosive adj Pertaining to a sudden and violent outbreak 2553 exposition n Formal presentation 2554 expository adj Pertaining to a formal presentation 2554 expository adjective explanatory; serving to explain 2555 expostulate v To discuss 2555 expostulate argue earnestly to dissuade, correct, or protest 2556 exposure n " An open situation or position in relation to the sun, elements, or points of the compass" 2557 expressive adj Full of meaning 2558 expulsion n Forcible ejection 2559 expunge verb cancel; remove 2560 expurgate verb to remove obscenity, purify, censor 2560 expurgate verb clean; remove offensive parts of a book 2561 exscind to cut out, cut away 2562 exsert thrust out, push forth 2563 extant adj Still existing and known 2563 extant adjective still in existence 2563 extant adjective still in existence 2564 extemporaneous adj Done or made without much or any preparation 2564 extemporaneous adjective not planned; impromptu 2565 extempore adv Without studied or special preparation 2565 extempore without previous thought or preparation 2566 extensible adj Capable of being thrust out 2567 extension n " A reaching or stretching out, as in space, time or scope" 2568 extensive adj " Extended widely in space, time, or scope" 2568 extensive far-reaching 2569 extensor n A muscle that causes extension 2570 extenuate v To diminish the gravity or importance of 2570 extenuate verb reduce the strength of, lessen seriousness, partially excuse 2570 extenuate verb weaken; mitigate 2571 exterior n That which is outside 2572 external n Anything relating or belonging to the outside 2573 extinct adj Being no longer in existence 2573 extinct no longer active 2574 extinguish v To render extinct 2574 extinguish end the existence of/wipe or put out 2575 extirpate to destroy, exterminate, cut out, exscind 2576 extol v To praise in the highest terms 2576 extol verb praise highly 2576 extol verb praise; glorify 2577 extort v " To obtain by violence, threats, compulsion, or the subjection of another to some necessity" 2577 extort verb obtain by threats, violence 2577 extort verb wring from; get money by threats, etc. 2578 extortion n The practice of obtaining by violence or compulsion 2579 extradite v To surrender the custody of 2580 extradition n The surrender by a government of a person accused of crime to the justice of another government 2580 extradition noun surrender of prisoner by one state to another 2581 extrajudicial adj Happening out of court 2582 extralegal outside the law 2583 extraneous adj Having no essential relation to a subject 2583 extraneous adjective not essential; external 2584 extraordinary adj Unusual 2585 extravagance n Undue expenditure of money 2586 extravagant adj Needlessly free or lavish in expenditure 2587 extremist n One who supports extreme measures or holds extreme views 2588 extremity n " The utmost point, side, or border, or that farthest removed from a mean position" 2589 extricable that can be freed 2590 extricate v Disentangle 2590 extricate verb free; disentangle 2591 extrinsic adjective not inherent; foreign 2592 extrovert noun cheerful person 2592 extrovert noun person interested mostly in external objects and actions 2593 extrude v To drive out or away 2593 extrude verb force or push out 2594 exuberance n Rich supply 2594 exuberance noun state of growing vigorously; being full of life 2594 exuberance noun abundance; effusiveness; lavishness 2595 exuberant adj Marked by great plentifulness 2596 exude verb discharge; give forth 2597 exult verb rejoice 2598 fabricate v To invent fancifully or falsely 2598 fabricate verb build; lie 2599 fabulous adj Incredible 2600 facade noun front of the building 2601 facet n One of the small triangular plane surfaces of a diamond or other gem 2601 facet noun small plane surface (of a gem); a side 2602 facetious adj Amusing 2602 facetious adjective humorous, funny, jocular 2602 facetious adjective humorous; jocular 2603 facial adj Pertaining to the face 2604 facile adj Not difficult to do 2604 facile adjective easily done 2604 facile adjective easy; expert 2605 facilitate v To make more easy 2605 facilitate verb make easy (eg. a process of smth) 2605 facilitate verb make less difficult 2606 facility n Ease 2607 facsimile n An exact copy or reproduction 2607 facsimile noun copy 2608 faction n A number of persons combined for a common purpose 2608 faction noun party; clique; dissension 2609 factious adj Turbulent 2610 faculty noun mental or bodily powers; teaching staff 2611 fallacious adj Illogical 2611 fallacious adjective based on error 2611 fallacious adjective misleading 2612 fallacy n " Any unsound or delusive mode of reasoning, or anything based on such reasoning" 2612 fallacy false or mistaken belief 2613 fallible adj Capable of erring 2613 fallible adjective liable to err 2614 fallow n Land broken up and left to become mellow or to rest 2614 fallow adjective plowed but not sowed; uncultivated 2615 falter verb waver/move in an uncertain manner 2615 falter verb hesitate 2616 famish v To suffer extremity of hunger or thirst 2617 fanatic n A religious zealot 2618 fanaticism noun excessive zeal 2619 fancied adjective imagined; unreal 2620 fancier n One having a taste for or interest in special objects 2621 fanciful adjective whimsical; visionary 2622 fanciless adj Unimaginative 2623 fanfare noun call by bugles or trumpets 2624 fantastic adjective unreal; grotesque; whimsical 2625 farce noun broad comedy; mockery 2626 fastidious adj Hard to please 2626 fastidious adjective difficult to please; squeamish 2627 fatalism noun belief that events are determined by forces beyond one's control 2628 fathom n " A measure of length, 6 feet" 2628 fathom verb comprehend; investigate 2629 fatuous adj Idiotic 2629 fatuous adjective without sense, foolish self-satisfaction 2629 fatuous adjective foolish; inane 2630 faucet device for controlling the outflow of a liquid 2631 faulty adj Imperfect 2632 faun n " One of a class of deities of the woods and herds represented as half human, with goats feet" 2633 fauna noun animals of period or region 2634 fawn n A young deer 2634 fawn young deer, try to win smb's favour by servile behaviour 2635 fawning adjective courting behavior by cringing and flattering 2636 faze verb disconcert; dismay 2637 fealty n Loyalty 2638 feasible adj " That may be done, performed, or effected; practicable" 2638 feasible adjective practical 2639 feckless futile, irresponsible, inefficient 2639 feckless lacking purpose or vitality; ineffective; careless 2640 fecund fertile 2641 fecundity noun fertility; fruitfulness 2642 federate v To league together 2643 feign verb pretend 2644 feint n " Any sham, pretense, or deceptive movement" 2644 feint noun pretend 2644 feint noun trick; shift; sham blow 2645 felicitate v " To wish joy or happiness to, especially in view of a coming event" 2646 felicitous adjective apt; suitably expressed, well chosen, apropos 2646 felicitous adjective apt; suitably expressed; well chosen 2647 felicity n A state of well-founded happiness 2648 fell adjective cruel; deadly 2649 felon n A criminal or depraved person 2649 felon noun person guilty of murder 2649 felon noun person convicted of grave crime 2650 felonious adj Showing criminal or evil purpose 2651 felony n " One of the highest class of offenses, and punishable with death or imprisonment" 2652 feminine adj Characteristic of woman or womankind 2653 fencier noun breeder or deal of animals 2654 ferment noun substance; become excited 2654 ferment noun agitation; commotion 2655 fernery n A place in which ferns are grown 2656 ferocious adj " Of a wild, fierce, and savage nature" 2657 ferocity n Savageness 2657 ferocity savage cruelty 2658 ferret verb discover by searching; search 2658 ferret verb drive or hunt out of hiding 2659 fertile producing much, full of ideas 2660 fertilize make fertile or productive 2661 fervent adj Ardent in feeling 2661 fervent adjective ardent; hot 2662 fervid adj Intense 2662 fervid adjective intense, zealous 2662 fervid adjective showing earnest feeling 2662 fervid adjective ardent 2663 fervor n Ardor or intensity of feeling 2663 fervor noun warmth of feelings; earnestness 2663 fervor noun glowing ardor 2664 festal adj Joyous 2665 fester verb generate pus 2666 festive adj Merry 2666 festive adjective joyous; celebratory 2667 fete n A festival or feast 2667 fete verb honor at a festival 2668 fetid adjective stinking 2668 fetid adjective malodorous 2669 fetter verb to shackle, put in chains 2669 fetter verb shackle 2670 fetus n The young in the womb or in the egg 2671 feud bitter quarrel over a long period of time 2672 feudal adj Pertaining to the relation of lord and vassal 2673 feudalism n The feudal system 2674 fez n " A brimless felt cap in the shape of a truncated cone, usually red with a black tassel" 2675 fiasco n A complete or humiliating failure 2675 fiasco noun total failure 2676 fiat noun command 2677 fickle adj " Unduly changeable in feeling, judgment, or purpose" 2677 fickle adjective changeable; faithless 2678 fictitious adj Created or formed by the imagination 2678 fictitious adjective imaginary 2679 fidelity n Loyalty 2679 fidelity noun loyalty, accuracy 2679 fidelity noun loyalty 2680 fidget move restlessly, make nervous 2681 fiducial adj Indicative of faith or trust 2682 fief n A landed estate held under feudal tenure 2683 figment noun invention; imaginary thing 2684 figurative adjective not literal but metaphorical; using a figure of speech 2685 figurehead carved image on the prow of a ship 2686 figurine noun small ornamental statuette 2687 filch verb steal 2688 filial adjective pertaining to a son or daughter 2689 filibuster n One who attempts to obstruct legislation 2690 finale n Concluding performance 2690 finale noun conclusion 2691 finality n The state or quality of being final or complete 2692 finally adv At last 2693 financial adj Monetary 2694 financier n One skilled in or occupied with financial affairs or operations 2695 finery n That which is used to decorate the person or dress 2696 finesse n Subtle contrivance used to gain a point 2696 finesse noun delicate way of dealing with a situation 2696 finesse noun delicate skill 2697 finical too fussy about food, clothing, etc. 2698 finicky adjective finical 2698 finicky adjective too particular; fussy 2699 finite adj Limited 2699 finite adjective limited, having bounds 2699 finite adjective limited 2700 firebrand noun hothead; troublemaker 2701 fiscal adj Pertaining to the treasury or public finances of a government 2702 fishmonger n One who sells fish 2703 fission splitting or division (esp. of cells) 2704 fissure n A crack or crack-like depression 2704 fissure noun crevice 2705 fitful adj Spasmodic 2705 fitful adjective spasmodic; intermittent 2706 fixate stare at 2707 fixture n One who or that which is expected to remain permanently in its position 2708 flaccid adjective flabby 2709 flagging adjective weak; drooping 2710 flag-officer n The captain of a flag-ship 2711 flagrant adj Openly scandalous 2711 flagrant adjective conspicuously wicked 2712 flail verb thresh grain by hand; strike or slap 2713 flair noun talent 2714 flak criticism/anti-aircraft guns 2715 flamboyant adj Characterized by extravagance and in general by want of good taste 2715 flamboyant adjective brightly colored, florid 2715 flamboyant adjective ornate 2716 flammable having tendency to burst into flames 2717 flatulence n Accumulation of gas in the stomach and bowels 2718 flaunt verb display ostentatiously 2719 flaunting show off complacently 2720 flaw crack, lessen value 2721 flax pale yellow (hair); a plant 2722 flay verb strip off skin; plunder 2723 fleck verb spot 2724 flection n The act of bending 2725 fledged able to fly, trained, experienced 2726 fledgling n A young bird 2726 fledgling adjective inexperienced 2727 fleece noun wool coat of a sheep 2727 fleece verb rob; plunder 2728 fleet number of ships, quick-moving 2729 fleeting passing quaickly 2730 flexibility easily bent without braking 2731 flexible adj Pliable 2732 flick noun light stroke as with a whip 2733 flimsy adj Thin and weak 2734 flinch verb drow, move back, wince 2734 flinch verb hesitate; shrink 2735 flippancy noun trifling gaiety 2736 flippant adj " Having a light, pert, trifling disposition" 2737 flit verb fly; dart lightly; pass swiftly by 2738 floe n A collection of tabular masses of floating polar ice 2738 floe noun mass of floating ice 2739 flop fail/move/fall clumsily 2740 flora n The aggregate of plants growing without cultivation in a district 2740 flora noun plants of a region or era 2741 floral adj Pertaining to flowers 2742 florid adj Flushed with red 2742 florid adjective very much ornamented; naturally red (eg. of face) 2742 florid adjective flowery; ruddy 2743 floridness ruddiness; heavily decorated; ornateness 2744 florist n A dealer in flowers 2745 flotsam noun drifting wreckage 2746 flourish verb grow well; prosper; decorate with ornaments 2747 flout verb reject, mock, to go against (as in going against tradition or conventions) 2747 flout verb reject; mock 2748 fluctuate v To pass backward and forward irregularly from one state or degree to another 2748 fluctuate verb weaver 2749 fluctuation n Frequent irregular change back and forth from one state or degree to another 2750 flue n A smoke-duct in a chimney 2751 fluency noun smoothness of speech 2752 fluent adj Having a ready or easy flow of words or ideas 2753 fluential adj Pertaining to streams 2754 fluke noun lucky stroke 2754 fluke noun unlikely occurrence; stroke of fortune 2755 fluster verb make nervous or confused 2755 fluster verb confuse 2756 fluted adjective having vertical parallel grooves (as in a pillar) 2757 flux n " A state of constant movement, change, or renewal" 2757 flux noun flowing; series of changes 2758 fodder noun coarse food for cattle, horses, etc. 2759 foggy adj Obscure 2760 foible n A personal weakness or failing 2760 foible noun defect of character (a person is wrongly proud) 2760 foible noun weakness; slight fault 2761 foil noun prevent from carrying out; contrast 2761 foil noun contrast 2761 foil verb defeat; frustrate 2762 foist v To palm off 2762 foist verb insert improperly; palm off 2763 foliage n Any growth of leaves 2764 folio n " A sheet of paper folded once, or of a size adapted to folding once" 2765 folk-lore n " The traditions, beliefs, and customs of the common people" 2766 foment verb put smth warm (to lessen the pain) 2766 foment verb stir up; instigate 2767 fondle v To handle tenderly and lovingly 2768 foolery n Folly 2769 foolhardy adjective rash 2770 foolproof incapable of failure or error 2771 foot-note n A note of explanation or comment at the foot of a page or column 2772 foppery n Dandyism 2773 foppish adj Characteristic of one who is unduly devoted to dress and the niceties of manners 2773 foppish adjective like a man who pays too much attention to his clothes 2773 foppish adjective vain about dress and appearance 2774 forage food for horses and cattle 2775 foray noun raid 2776 forbear refrain from, be patient; ancestor 2777 forbearance n Patient endurance or toleration of offenses 2777 forbearance noun patience, willingness to wait 2777 forbearance noun patience 2778 forby adv Besides 2779 forcible adj Violent 2780 ford noun shallow place in a river (to cross) 2780 ford noun place where a river can be crossed on foot 2781 forebode v " To be an omen or warning sign of, especially of evil" 2782 foreboding noun premonition of evil 2783 forecast v To predict 2784 forecastle n That part of the upper deck of a ship forward of the after fore-shrouds 2785 foreclose v To bar by judicial proceedings the equitable right of a mortgagor to redeem property 2786 forecourt n A court opening directly from the street 2787 forefather n An ancestor 2788 forego v To deny oneself the pleasure or profit of 2789 foreground n That part of a landscape or picture situated or represented as nearest the spectator 2790 forehead n " The upper part of the face, between the eyes and the hair" 2791 foreign adj " Belonging to, situated in, or derived from another country" 2792 foreigner n A citizen of a foreign country 2793 forejudge v To judge of before hearing evidence 2794 foreknowledge n Prescience 2795 foreman n The head man 2796 forensic adjective suitable to debate or courts of law 2797 foreordain v To predetermine 2798 foreordination n Predestination 2799 forepeak n " The extreme forward part of a ship's hold, under the lowest deck" 2800 forerun v To go before as introducing or ushering in 2801 foresail n A square sail 2802 foresee v To discern beforehand 2803 foreshore n That part of a shore uncovered at low tide 2804 foresight n Provision against harm or need 2804 foresight noun ability to foresee future happenings; prudence 2805 forestall verb prevent by taking action in advance, preempt 2805 forestall verb prevent by taking action in advance 2806 foretell v To predict 2807 forethought n Premeditation 2808 forfeit v To lose possession of through failure to fulfill some obligation 2808 forfeit suffer the loss of smth 2809 forfend v To ward off 2810 forge workshop for the shaping of metal; to shape metal; lead 2811 forgery n Counterfeiting 2811 forgery counterfeit 2812 forgo v To deny oneself 2812 forgo verb give up; do without 2813 formality noun adherence to established rules or procedures 2814 formation n Relative disposition of parts 2815 formidable adj Difficult to accomplish 2815 formidable adjective menacing; threatening 2816 formula n Fixed rule or set form 2817 forsake verb desert; abandon; renounce 2818 forswear v To renounce upon oath 2818 forswear verb renounce, disallow, repudiate 2818 forswear verb renounce; abandon 2819 forte n A strong point 2819 forte noun strong point or special talent 2820 forth adv Into notice or view 2821 forthright adv With directness 2822 fortify v To provide with defensive works 2822 fortify strengthen 2823 fortitude n Patient courage 2823 fortitude noun bravery; courage 2824 fortuitous adjective happening by chance 2824 fortuitous adjective accidental; by chance 2825 foster verb nurture, care for 2825 foster verb rear; encourage 2826 founder verb fail completely; sink 2826 founder noun person who establishes (an organization, business) 2827 foursome adj Consisting of four 2828 fracas noun noisy quarrel 2828 fracas noun brawl; melee 2829 fractious verb unruly 2830 fracture n A break 2831 fragile adj Easily broken 2831 fragile adj Capable of being broken 2831 fragile easily injured, broken or destroyed 2832 fragrant sweet-smelling 2833 frailty n Liability to be broken or destroyed 2833 frailty noun weakness 2834 franchise noun special right given by authority 2834 franchise noun right granted by authority 2835 frankincense n A gum or resin which on burning yields aromatic fumes 2836 frantic adj Frenzied 2836 frantic adjective wildly excited with joy, pain, anxiety 2836 frantic adjective wild 2837 fraternal adj Brotherly 2838 fraudulence n Deceitfulness 2839 fraudulent adj Counterfeit 2839 fraudulent adjective cheating; deceitful 2840 fraught adjective filled 2841 fray v To fret at the edge so as to loosen or break the threads 2841 fray noun brawl 2842 free trade Commerce unrestricted by tariff or customs 2843 freemason n A member of an ancient secret fraternity originally confined to skilled artisans 2844 freethinker n One who rejects authority or inspiration in religion 2845 frenetic adjective frantic, fenzied 2845 frenetic adjective frenzied; frantic 2846 frenzied adjective madly excited 2847 frequency n The comparative number of any kind of occurrences within a given time or space 2848 fresco n " The art of painting on a surface of plaster, particularly on walls and ceilings" 2848 fresco noun painting on plaster (usually fresh) 2849 freshness n " The state, quality, or degree of being fresh" 2850 fret verb worry; irritation; wear away 2850 fret verb to be annoyed or vexed 2851 fretful adj Disposed to peevishness 2852 friction noun the rubbing of one thing against another, difference of opinion 2852 friction noun clash in opinion; rubbing against 2853 frightful adj Apt to induce terror or alarm 2854 frigid adj Lacking warmth 2854 frigid adjective intensely cold 2855 frigidarium n " A room kept at a low temperature for preserving fruits, meat, etc" 2856 fringe edge; ornamental border; part of hair over the forehead 2857 fritter verb waste 2858 frivolity n " A trifling act, thought, saying, or practice" 2858 frivolity noun lack of seriousness 2859 frivolous adj Trivial 2860 frizz v " To give a crinkled, fluffy appearance to" 2861 frizzle v " To cause to crinkle or curl, as the hair" 2862 frolicsome adj Prankish 2862 frolicsome adjective prankish; gay 2863 frond noun fern leaf; palm or banana leaf 2864 frontier n The part of a nation's territory that abuts upon another country 2865 froward intractable, not willing to yield or comply, stubborn 2866 frowzy adj Slovenly in appearance 2867 frugal adj Economical 2867 frugal careful, economical 2868 frugality noun thrift; economy 2869 fruition n Fulfillment 2869 fruition noun bearing of fruit; fulfillment; realization 2870 frustrate verb thwart; defeat 2871 fugacious adj Fleeting 2872 fulcrum n " The support on or against which a lever rests, or the point about which it turns" 2872 fulcrum noun support on which a lever rests 2873 fulminate v To cause to explode 2873 fulminate berate, vituperate, to thunder out, to explode 2874 fulmination bitter protest 2875 fulsome adj Offensive from excess of praise or commendation 2875 fulsome adjective disgusting, offensive due to excessiveness 2875 fulsome adjective disgustingly excessive 2876 fumigate v " To subject to the action of smoke or fumes, especially for disinfection" 2877 functionary n An official 2878 fundamental adj Basal 2878 fundamental verb basic; primary; essential 2879 funeral adjective sad; solemn 2880 fungible adj " That may be measured, counted, or weighed" 2881 fungous adj Spongy 2882 fungus n " A plant destitute of chlorophyll, as a mushroom" 2883 furbish v To restore brightness or beauty to 2884 furlong n " A measure, one-eighth of a mile" 2885 furlough n A temporary absence of a soldier or sailor by permission of the commanding officer 2886 furor noun frenzy; great excitement 2887 furrier n A dealer in or maker of fur goods 2888 further adj More distant or advanced 2889 furtherance n Advancement 2890 furtive adj " Stealthy or sly, like the actions of a thief" 2890 furtive adjective stealthy; sneaky 2891 fuse v To unite or blend as by melting together 2892 fusible adj Capable of being melted by heat 2893 fusion noun union; coalition 2894 futile adj Of no avail or effect 2894 futile adjective ineffective; fruitless 2895 futurist n A person of expectant temperament 2896 gadfly noun animal-biting fly; an irritating person 2897 gaffe noun social blunder 2898 gaiety n Festivity 2899 gaily adv Merrily 2900 gainsay verb to deny, declare false, to oppose 2900 gainsay verb deny 2901 gait n Carriage of the body in going 2901 gait noun manner of walking or running; speed 2902 galaxy noun the Milky Way; any collection of brilliant personalities 2903 gall noun bitterness; nerve 2903 gall verb annoy; chafe 2904 gallant adj Possessing a brave or chivalrous spirit 2905 galleon noun large sailing ship 2906 galore adj Abundant 2907 galvanic adj Pertaining or relating to electricity produced by chemical action 2908 galvanism n " Current electricity, especially that arising from chemical action" 2909 galvanize v To imbue with life or animation 2909 galvanize verb stimulate by shock; stir up 2910 gambit noun opening in chess in which a piece is sacrificed 2911 gamble v " To risk money or other possession on an event, chance, or contingency" 2912 gambol n Playful leaping or frisking 2912 gambol verb quick, playful jumping 2912 gambol verb skip; leap playfully 2913 gamely adverb bravely; with spirit 2914 gamester n A gambler 2915 gamut n The whole range or sequence 2915 gamut noun entire range 2916 gape verb open widely 2917 garble make unfair selection from facts 2918 garbled adjective mixed up; based on false or unfair selection 2919 gargantuan adjective huge; enormous 2920 gargoyle verb waterspout carved in grotesque figures on building 2921 garish adjective gaudy 2922 garment article of clothing 2923 garner verb to gather and save; to store up 2923 garner verb gather; store up 2924 garnish v " In cookery, to surround with additions for embellishment" 2924 garnish verb decorate 2925 garrison n " The military force stationed in a fort, town, or other place for its defense" 2926 garrote v To execute by strangling 2927 garrulity noun talkativeness 2927 garrulity noun talkativeness 2928 garrulous adj Given to constant trivial talking 2928 garrulous adjective too talkative 2928 garrulous adjective loquacious; wordy 2929 gaseous adj Light and unsubstantial 2930 gastric adj " Of, pertaining to, or near the stomach" 2931 gastritis n Inflammation of the stomach 2932 gastronomy n The art of preparing and serving appetizing food 2932 gastronomy noun science of preparing and serving good food 2933 gauche adjective clumsy; boorish 2934 gaucherie socially awkward, tactless bahaviour 2935 gaudy adjective flashy; showy 2936 gauge n An instrument for measuring 2937 gaunt adjective lean and angular; barren 2938 gazette noun official periodical publication 2939 gendarme n " In continental Europe, particularly in France, a uniformed and armed police officer" 2940 genealogist n A tracer of pedigrees 2941 genealogy n " A list, in the order of succession, of ancestors and their descendants" 2941 genealogy noun record of descent; lineage 2942 generality n The principal portion 2942 generality noun vague statement 2943 generalize v To draw general inferences 2944 generally adv Ordinarily 2945 generate v To produce or cause to be 2946 generic adj Noting a genus or kind; opposed to specific 2946 generic adjective characteristic of a class or species 2947 generosity n A disposition to give liberally or to bestow favors heartily 2948 genesis n Creation 2948 genesis noun beginning; origin 2949 geniality n Warmth and kindliness of disposition 2949 geniality noun cheerfulness; kindness; sympathy 2950 genital adj Of or pertaining to the animal reproductive organs 2951 genitive adj " Indicating source, origin, possession, or the like" 2952 genre noun particular variety of art and culture 2953 genteel adj Well-bred or refined 2953 genteel adjective well-bred; elegant 2954 gentile adj Belonging to a people not Jewish 2955 gentility noun those of gentle birth; refinement 2956 gentry noun people of standing; class of people just below nobility 2957 genuflect verb bend the knee as in worship 2958 geology n The department of natural science that treats of the constitution and structure of the earth 2959 germane adj Relevant 2959 germane adjective relevant; pertinent to 2959 germane adjective pertinent; bearing upon the case at hand 2960 germinal adjective pertaining to germ; creative 2961 germinate v To begin to develop into an embryo or higher form 2961 germinate verb cause to sprout; sprout 2962 gestate verb evolve, as in prenatal growth 2963 gestation n Pregnancy 2964 gesticulate v " To make gestures or motions, as in speaking, or in place of speech" 2965 gesticulation noun motion; desire 2966 gesture n " A movement or action of the hands or face, expressive of some idea or emotion" 2967 ghastly adj Hideous 2967 ghastly adjective horrible 2968 gibber verb speak foolishly 2969 gibe v To utter taunts or reproaches 2969 gibe verb mock 2970 giddy adj Affected with a whirling or swimming sensation in the head 2970 giddy adjective light-hearted; dizzy 2971 gigantic adj Tremendous 2972 gingerly adjective very carefully 2973 girth noun distance around something; circumference 2974 gist noun the point, general sense 2974 gist noun essence 2975 giver n " One who gives, in any sense" 2976 glacial adj " Icy, or icily cold" 2976 glacial adjective like a glacier; extremely cold 2977 glacier n A field or stream of ice 2978 gladden v To make joyous 2979 glaze verb cover with a thin and shiny surface 2980 glazier n " One who cuts and fits panes of glass, as for windows" 2981 glean gather facts in small quantities 2982 glib adjective ready and smooth but not sincere 2982 glib adjective fluent 2983 glimmer n " A faint, wavering, unsteady light" 2983 glimmer weak/unsteady light 2984 glimpse n A momentary look 2985 gloat verb express evil satisfaction; view malevolently 2986 gloat over look at with selfish delight 2987 globose adj Spherical 2988 globular adj Spherical 2989 glorious adj Of excellence and splendor 2990 glossary noun brief explanation of words used in the text 2991 glossy adjective smooth and shining 2992 glower verb scowl 2993 glut verb supply to much, fill to excess 2993 glut verb overstock; fill to excess 2994 glutinous adj Sticky 2994 glutinous adjective sticky; viscous 2995 glutton noun someone who eats too much 2996 gluttonous adj Given to excess in eating 2997 gnarled adjective twisted 2998 gnash v " To grind or strike the teeth together, as from rage" 2999 gnaw waste away; bite steadily 3000 gnome noun dwarf; underground spirit 3001 goad verb smth urging a person to action 3001 goad verb urge on 3002 Gordian knot Any difficulty the only issue out of which is by bold or unusual manners 3003 gorge noun eat greedily/narrow opening with a stream 3003 gorge noun small, steep-walled canyon 3003 gorge verb stuff oneself 3004 gory adjective bloody 3005 gosling n A young goose 3006 gossamer adj Flimsy 3006 gossamer adjective soft, light, delicate material 3006 gossamer adjective sneer; like cobwebs 3007 gouge verb tool for cutting grooves in wood 3007 gouge verb tear out 3008 gourd n " A melon, pumpkin, squash, or some similar fruit having a hard rind" 3009 gourmand n A connoisseur in the delicacies of the table 3009 gourmand noun epicure; person who takes excessive pleasure in food and drink 3010 gourmet noun connoisseur of food and drink 3011 grace favor 3012 graceless adj Ungracious 3013 gradation n " A step, degree, rank, or relative position in an order or series" 3014 gradient adj Moving or advancing by steps 3015 graduated adjective arranged by degrees (of height, difficulty, etc.) 3016 granary n A storehouse for grain after it is thrashed or husked 3017 grandeur n The quality of being grand or admirably great 3018 grandiloquent adj Speaking in or characterized by a pompous or bombastic style 3018 grandiloquent adjective using pompous words 3018 grandiloquent adjective pompous; bombastic; using high-sounded language 3019 grandiose adj Having an imposing style or effect 3019 grandiose adjective imposing; impressive 3020 grantee n The person to whom property is transferred by deed 3021 grantor n The maker of a deed 3022 granular adj Composed of small grains or particles 3023 granulate v To form into grains or small particles 3023 granulate verb form into grains 3024 granule n A small grain or particle 3025 graphic adjective pertaining to the art of delineating; vividly described 3026 grapple v To take hold of 3026 grapple verb wrestle; come to grips with 3027 grate verb make a harsh noise; have an unpleasant effect 3028 gratification n Satisfaction 3029 gratify v " To please, as by satisfying a physical or mental desire or need" 3029 gratify verb please 3030 gratis adjective free 3031 gratuitous adj Voluntarily 3031 gratuitous adjective given freely; unwarranted 3032 gratuity n That which is given without demand or claim Tip 3032 gratuity noun tip 3033 grave serious, requiring consideration 3034 gravity n Seriousness 3034 gravity noun seriousness 3035 graze touch or scrape lightly in passing 3036 gregarious adj Not habitually solitary or living alone 3036 gregarious adjective living in societies; liking the company 3036 gregarious adjective sociable 3037 grenadier n A member of a regiment composed of men of great stature 3038 grief n Sorrow 3039 grievance n " That which oppresses, injures, or causes grief and at the same time a sense of wrong" 3039 grievance noun cause for complaint or protest 3039 grievance noun cause of complaint 3040 grievous adj Creating affliction 3040 grievous causing grief or pain; serious, dire, grave 3041 grill verb question severely 3042 grimace n " A distortion of the features, occasioned by some feeling of pain, disgust, etc" 3042 grimace noun twisted expression of a face 3042 grimace noun a facial distortion to show feeling such as pain, disgust, etc. 3043 grind crush, polish 3044 grindstone n " A flat circular stone, used for sharpening tools" 3045 grisly adj Fear-inspiring 3046 gristly adjective ghastly 3047 grooves long channel in the surface, habital way of living 3048 grotesque adj Incongruously composed or ill-proportioned 3048 grotesque adjective fantastic; comically hideous 3049 grotto n A small cavern 3049 grotto noun small cavern 3050 ground n A pavement or floor or any supporting surface on which one may walk 3051 grouse verb complain; fuss 3052 grovel verb crawl, humble oneself 3052 grovel verb crawl or creep on ground; remain prostrate 3053 grudging adjective unwilling; reluctant; stingy 3054 gruel verb liquid food made by boiling oatmeal, etc. in milk or water 3055 grueling adjective exhausting 3056 gruesome adjective grisly 3057 gruff adjective rough-mannered 3058 guess n Surmise 3059 guffaw noun boisterous laughter 3060 guile n Duplicity 3060 guile noun deceit, cunning 3060 guile noun deceit; duplicity 3061 guileless adj Frank 3061 guileless adjective straight-forward, candid 3061 guileless adjective without deceit 3062 guinea n An English monetary unit 3063 guise n The external appearance as produced by garb or costume 3063 guise noun appearance; costume 3064 gull cheat, decieve 3065 gullible adj Credulous 3065 gullible adjective easily gulled 3065 gullible adjective easily deceived 3066 gumption n Common sense 3067 gush burst out suddenly/talk ardently 3068 gust outburst of feeling; sudden rain, wind, fire, etc. 3069 gustatory adjective affecting the sense of taste 3070 gusto n Keen enjoyment 3070 gusto noun enjoyment; enthusiasm 3071 gusty adjective windy 3072 guy n Stay-rope 3073 guzzle v To swallow greedily or hastily; gulp 3074 gynecocracy n Female supremacy 3075 gynecology n The science that treats of the functions and diseases peculiar to women 3076 gyrate v To revolve 3077 gyroscope n An instrument for illustrating the laws of rotation 3078 habitable adj Fit to be dwelt in 3079 habitant n Dweller 3080 habitual adj According to usual practice 3081 habitude n Customary relation or association 3082 hack cut roughly; hired horse 3083 hackney v To make stale or trite by repetition 3084 hackneyed adjective commonplace; trite 3085 haggard adj Worn and gaunt in appearance 3085 haggard adjective wasted away; gaunt 3086 haggle verb argue about prices 3087 halcyon adj Calm 3087 halcyon adjective calm and peaceful 3087 halcyon adjective calm; peaceful 3088 hale adj Of sound and vigorous health 3088 hale adjective healthy 3089 hallow to make holy; consecrate 3090 hallowed adjective blessed; consecrated 3091 hallucination noun delusion 3092 hamper verb basket with a lid, prevent free movement or activity 3092 hamper verb obstruct 3093 handwriting n Penmanship 3094 hanger-on n A parasite 3095 hap noun chance; luck 3096 haphazard adjective random; by chance 3097 hapless adjective unlucky, unfortunate 3097 hapless adjective unfortunate 3098 happy-go-lucky adj Improvident 3099 harangue n A tirade 3099 harangue noun a long, passionate speech 3099 harangue noun noisy speech 3100 harass v " To trouble with importunities, cares, or annoyances" 3100 harass verb to annoy by repeated attacks 3101 harbinger n One who or that which foreruns and announces the coming of any person or thing 3101 harbinger noun smth or smb that foretells the coming of 3101 harbinger noun forerunner 3102 harbor verb provide a refuge for; hide 3103 hard-hearted adj Lacking pity or sympathy 3104 hardihood n Foolish daring 3105 hardy adjective sturdy; robust; able to stand inclement water 3106 harmonious adj Concordant in sound 3107 harping noun tiresome dwelling on a subject 3108 harrow verb to distress, create stress or torment 3108 harrow verb break up ground after plowing; torture 3109 harry verb raid 3110 harsh rough, cruel, stern 3111 haughtiness noun pride; arrogance 3112 haughty arrogant; conceited 3113 haven harbour, safety place 3114 havoc n Devastation 3115 hawthorn n A thorny shrub much used in England for hedges 3116 hazard n Risk 3117 hazardous adjective dangerous 3118 hazy adjective slightly obscure 3119 head first " Precipitately, as in diving" 3119 head foremost " Precipitately, as in diving" 3120 heartrending adj Very depressing 3121 heathenish adj Irreligious 3122 heckler noun person who harasses others 3123 hedonism noun belief that pleasure is the sole aim of life 3124 heed verb pay attention; notice 3124 heed verb attention/give notice to 3124 heed verb pay attention to; consider 3125 heedless adj Thoughtless 3125 heedless adjective not noticing; disregarding 3126 heifer n A young cow 3127 heinous adj Odiously sinful 3127 heinous adjective odious (of crime) 3127 heinous adjective atrocious; hatefully bad 3128 hemorrhage n Discharge of blood from a ruptured or wounded blood-vessel 3129 hemorrhoids n pl " Tumors composed of enlarged and thickened blood-vessels, at the lower end of the rectum" 3130 henchman n A servile assistant and subordinate 3131 henpeck v To worry or harass by ill temper and petty annoyances 3132 heptagon n A figure having seven sides and seven angles 3133 heptarchy n A group of seven governments 3134 herbaceous adj Having the character of a herb 3135 herbarium n A collection of dried plants scientifically arranged for study 3136 herbivorous adj " Feeding on herbs or other vegetable matter, as animals" 3136 herbivorous adjective grain eating 3137 hereditary adj Passing naturally from parent to child 3138 heredity n " Transmission of physical or mental qualities, diseases, etc" ", from parent to offspring" 3139 heresy n An opinion or doctrine subversive of settled beliefs or accepted principles 3139 heresy noun belief contrary to what is generally acceted 3139 heresy noun opinion contrary to popular belief; opinion contrary to accepted religion 3140 heretic n One who holds opinions contrary to the recognized standards or tenets of any philosophy 3140 heretic noun person who maintains opinions contrary to the doctrines of the church 3141 heritage n Birthright 3142 hermetic sealed by fusion 3143 hermetically adjective sealed by fusion so as to be airtight 3144 hermitage noun home of a hermit 3145 hernia n Protrusion of any internal organ in whole or in part from its normal position 3146 herpetologist noun one who studies reptiles 3147 hesitancy n A pausing to consider 3148 hesitant adj Vacillating 3149 hesitation n Vacillation 3150 heterodox adj At variance with any commonly accepted doctrine or opinion 3150 heterodox adjective unorthodox; unconventional 3151 heterogeneity n Unlikeness of constituent parts 3152 heterogeneous adj Consisting of dissimilar elements or ingredients of different kinds 3152 heterogeneous adjective made up of different kinds 3152 heterogeneous adjective dissimilar 3153 heteromorphic adj Deviating from the normal form or standard type 3154 hew verb make by hard work; cut (by striking) 3154 hew verb cut to pieces with ax or sword 3155 hexagon n A figure with six angles 3156 hexangular adj Having six angles 3157 hexapod adj Having six feet 3158 heyday noun time of greatest success; prime 3159 hiatus n A break or vacancy where something necessary to supply the connection is wanting 3159 hiatus noun gap; pause 3160 hibernal adj Pertaining to winter 3160 hibernal adjective wintry 3161 hibernate verb sleep throughout the winter 3162 Hibernian adj " Pertaining to Ireland, or its people" 3163 hideous adj Appalling 3164 hierarchy noun body divided into ranks 3165 hieroglyphic noun picture writing 3166 highbrow (person) with superior tastes 3167 hilarious adj Boisterously merry 3168 hilarity noun boisterous mirth 3169 hillock n A small hill or mound 3170 hinder v To obstruct 3171 hindmost adj Farthest from the front 3171 hindmost adjective furthest behind 3172 hindrance n An obstacle 3172 hindrance noun block; obstacle 3173 hireling noun one who serves for hire [usually used contemptuously] 3174 hirsute adj Having a hairy covering 3174 hirsute adjective hairy, shaggy 3174 hirsute adjective hairy 3175 histrionic adjective theatrical 3176 hoard v To gather and store away for the sake of accumulation 3176 hoard verb stockpile; accumulate for future use 3177 hoarse adj " Having the voice harsh or rough, as from a cold or fatigue" 3178 hoary adjective white with age 3179 hoax noun mischievous trick played on smb for a joke 3179 hoax noun trick; practical joke 3180 hoi polloi the masses; the rabble 3181 hollow not soled, witha hole 3182 holocaust noun destruction by fire 3183 holster noun leather case for a pistol 3183 holster noun pistol case 3184 homage n Reverential regard or worship 3184 homage noun honor; tribute 3185 homespun adjective domestic; made at home 3186 homiletics act of preaching 3187 homogeneity n Congruity of the members or elements or parts 3188 homogeneous adj Made up of similar parts or elements 3188 homogeneous adjective of the same kind 3189 homologous adj " Identical in nature, make-up, or relation" 3190 homonym n A word agreeing in sound with but different in meaning from another 3191 homophone n A word agreeing in sound with but different in meaning from another 3192 hone verb stone used for sharpening tools 3192 hone verb sharpen 3193 honorarium n A token fee or payment to a professional man for services 3194 hoodwink v To deceive 3194 hoodwink verb trick, mislead 3194 hoodwink verb deceive; delude 3195 horde n A gathered multitude of human beings 3195 horde noun crowd 3196 horticultural adjective pertaining to cultivation of gardens 3197 hosiery n A stocking 3198 hospitable adj Disposed to treat strangers or guests with generous kindness 3198 hospitable liking to give hospitality 3199 hospitality n The practice of receiving and entertaining strangers and guests with kindness 3200 hostility n Enmity 3201 hovel noun shack; small, wretched house 3202 hover verb hang about; wait nearby 3203 hubbub noun confused uproar 3204 hubris arrogant pride 3205 huckster n One who retails small wares 3206 hue noun color; aspect 3207 humane adj Compassionate 3207 humane adjective kind 3208 humanitarian n A philanthropist 3209 humanize v To make gentle or refined 3210 humbug n Anything intended or calculated to deceive or mislead 3211 humdrum adjective dull; monotonous 3212 humid adjective damp 3213 humiliate v To put to shame 3214 humility noun humbleness of spirit 3215 humus noun substance formed by decaying vegetable matter 3216 hurdle light frame, fence to be jumped over 3217 hurtle verb crash; rush 3218 husbandry noun frugality; thrift; agriculture 3219 hush make or become silent 3220 husk worthless outside part of anything 3221 hussar n A light-horse trooper armed with saber and carbine 3222 hustle v To move with haste and promptness 3223 hybrid adj Cross-bred 3223 hybrid noun mongrel; mixed breed 3224 hydra n The seven- or nine-headed water-serpent slain by Hercules 3225 hydraulic adj " Involving the moving of water, of the force exerted by water in motion" 3226 hydrodynamics n The branch of mechanics that treats of the dynamics of fluids 3227 hydroelectric adj Pertaining to electricity developed water or steam 3228 hydromechanics n The mechanics of fluids 3229 hydrometer n An instrument for determining the density of solids and liquids by flotation 3230 hydrophobia noun rabies; fear of water 3231 hydrostatics n The branch of science that treats of the pressure and equilibrium of fluids 3232 hydrous adj Watery 3233 hygiene n The branch of medical science that relates to improving health 3234 hyperbole noun exaggeration; overstatement 3235 hypercritical adj Faultfinding 3235 hypercritical adjective excessively exacting 3236 hypnosis n An artificial trance-sleep 3237 hypnotic adj Tending to produce sleep 3238 hypnotism n An artificially induced somnambulistic state in which the mind readily acts on suggestion 3239 hypnotize v To produce a somnambulistic state in which the mind readily acts on suggestions 3240 hypochondriac noun person unduly worried about his health; worrier without cause about illness 3241 hypocrisy n Extreme insincerity 3241 hypocrisy falsely making oneself appear to be good 3242 hypocrite n One who makes false professions of his views or beliefs 3243 hypocritical adjective pertaining to be virtuous; deceiving 3244 hypodermic adj Pertaining to the area under the skin 3245 hypotenuse n The side of a right-angled triangle opposite the right angle 3246 hypothesis n A proposition taken for granted as a premise from which to reach a conclusion 3247 hypothetical adjective based on assumptions or hypothesis 3248 hysteria n A nervous affection occurring typically in paroxysms of laughing and crying 3249 ichthyic adj Fish-like 3250 ichthyology n The branch of zoology that treats of fishes 3250 ichthyology noun study of fish 3251 ichthyosaurs n A fossil reptile 3252 icily adv Frigidly 3253 iciness n The state of being icy 3254 icon n An image or likeness 3254 icon noun religious image; idol 3255 iconoclast n An image-breaker 3255 iconoclast person who attacks popular beliefs 3256 iconoclastic adjective attacking cherished beliefs 3256 iconoclastic adjective attacking cherished traditions 3257 idealize v To make to conform to some mental or imaginary standard 3258 ideology noun ideas of a group of people 3259 idiom n A use of words peculiar to a particular language 3259 idiom noun special usage in language 3260 idiosyncracy personal mannerism 3261 idiosyncrasy n A mental quality or habit peculiar to an individual 3261 idiosyncrasy noun peculiarity; eccentricity 3262 idiosyncratic adjective private; peculiar to an individual 3263 idolatrous worshipping idols 3264 idolatry noun excessive admiration of 3264 idolatry noun worship of idols; excessive admiration 3265 idolize v To regard with inordinate love or admiration 3266 idyll a carefree episode or experience 3267 idyllic adjective charmingly carefree; simple 3268 igneous adjective produced by fire; volcanic 3269 ignoble adj Low in character or purpose 3269 ignoble adjective dishonorable, common, undignified 3269 ignoble adjective of lowly origin; unworthy 3270 ignominious adj Shameful 3270 ignominious adjective shameful, dishonorable, undignified, disgraceful 3270 ignominious adjective disgraceful 3271 Iliad n A Greek epic poem describing scenes from the siege of Troy 3272 illegal adj Not according to law 3273 illegible adj Undecipherable 3274 illegitimate adj Unlawfully begotten 3275 illiberal adj Stingy 3276 illicit adj Unlawful 3276 illicit adjective unlawful, forbidden 3276 illicit adjective illegal 3277 illimitable adj Boundless 3277 illimitable adjective infinite 3278 illiterate adj Having little or no book-learning 3279 ill-natured adj Surly 3280 illogical adj Contrary to the rules of sound thought 3281 illuminant n That which may be used to produce light 3282 illuminate v To supply with light 3282 illuminate verb brighten; clear up or make understandable 3283 illumine v To make bright or clear 3284 illusion n An unreal image presented to the senses 3284 illusion noun misleading vision 3285 illusive adj Deceptive 3285 illusive adjective deceiving 3286 illusory adj " Deceiving or tending to deceive, as by false appearance" 3286 illusory adjective deceptive; an illusion 3286 illusory adjective deceptive; not real 3287 imaginable adj That can be imagined or conceived in the mind 3288 imaginary adj Fancied 3289 imbalance noun lack of balance or symmetry; disproportion 3290 imbecility noun weakness of mind 3291 imbibe v To drink or take in 3291 imbibe verb drink in 3292 imbroglio n " A misunderstanding attended by ill feeling, perplexity, or strife" 3292 imbroglio complicated and embarrassing situation 3293 imbrue v To wet or moisten 3294 imitation n That which is made as a likeness or copy 3295 imitator n One who makes in imitation 3296 immaculate adj Without spot or blemish 3296 immaculate adjective pure, faultless 3296 immaculate adjective pure; spotless 3297 immaterial adj Of no essential consequence 3298 immature adj Not full-grown 3299 immeasurable adj Indefinitely extensive 3300 immense adj " Very great in degree, extent, size, or quantity" 3301 immerse v To plunge or dip entirely under water or other fluid 3301 immerse absorb; put under the surface of 3302 immersion n The act of plunging or dipping entirely under water or another fluid 3303 immigrant n A foreigner who enters a country to settle there 3304 immigrate v To come into a country or region from a former habitat 3305 imminence n Impending evil or danger 3306 imminent adj Dangerous and close at hand 3306 imminent adjective likely to come or happen soon 3306 imminent adjective impeding; near at hand 3307 immiscible adj " Separating, as oil and water" 3308 immobility noun state of being immovable 3309 immoral adj Habitually engaged in licentious or lewd practices 3310 immortalize v To cause to last or to be known or remembered throughout a great or indefinite length of time 3311 immovable adj Steadfast 3312 immune adj " Exempt, as from disease" 3312 immune adjective exempt 3313 immutable adj Unchangeable 3313 immutable adjective that cannot be changed 3313 immutable adjective unchangeable 3314 impair v To cause to become less or worse 3314 impair verb worsen, diminish in value 3314 impair verb worsen; diminish in value 3315 impaired damaged, weakened 3316 impale verb pierce 3317 impalpable adj Imperceptible to the touch 3317 impalpable adjective imperceptible; intangible 3318 impartial adj Unbiased 3318 impartial adjective not biased; fair 3319 impassable adj That can not be passed through or over 3320 impasse noun predicament from which there is no escape 3321 impassible adj Not moved or affected by feeling 3322 impassive adj Unmoved by or not exhibiting feeling 3322 impassive adjective unmoved; feeling no sign of passion 3322 impassive adjective without feeling; not affected by pain 3323 impatience n Unwillingness to brook delays or wait the natural course of things 3324 impeach verb charge with crime in office; indict 3325 impeccable adj Blameless 3325 impeccable adjective faultless 3326 impecunious adj Having no money 3326 impecunious adjective having little or no money 3326 impecunious adjective without money 3327 impede v To be an obstacle or to place obstacles in the way of 3327 impede verb hinder; get in the way of 3327 impede verb hinder; block; delay 3328 impediment noun smth that hinders (e.g. stammer) 3328 impediment noun hindrance; stumbling block 3329 impel v To drive or urge forward 3330 impend v To be imminent 3331 impending adjective imminent, being about to happen, expected 3331 impending adjective nearing; approaching 3332 impenetrable adjective not able to be pierced or entered; beyond understanding 3333 impenitent adjective not repentant 3334 imperative adj Obligatory 3334 imperative urgent, essential 3335 imperceptible adj Indiscernible 3336 imperfectible adj That can not be perfected 3337 imperial adjective like an emperor; related to an empire 3338 imperil v To endanger 3339 imperious adj Insisting on obedience 3339 imperious adjective commanding, haughty, arrogant 3339 imperious adjective domineering 3340 imperiousness haughty, arrogant, commanding 3341 impermeable adjective that cannot be permeated 3341 impermeable adjective impervious; not permitting passage through its substance 3342 impermissible adj Not permissible 3343 impersonal adj Not relating to a particular person or thing 3344 impersonate v To appear or act in the character of 3345 impersuadable adj Unyielding 3346 impertinence n Rudeness 3347 impertinent adjective insolent 3348 imperturbable adj Calm 3348 imperturbable adjective calm; not capable of being excited 3348 imperturbable adjective calm; placid 3349 impervious adj Impenetrable 3349 impervious adjective not allowing to pass through (of materials) 3349 impervious adjective not penetrable; not permitting passage through 3350 imperviousness arrogance, commanding presence, overbearingness 3351 impetuosity n Rashness 3352 impetuous adj Impulsive 3352 impetuous adjective having sudden energy, impulsive, thrusting ahead, forceful 3352 impetuous adjective violent; hasty; rash 3353 impetus n Any impulse or incentive 3353 impetus noun moving force 3354 impiety n Irreverence toward God 3354 impiety noun lack of reverence or dutifulness 3354 impiety noun irreverence; wickedness 3355 impinge verb infringe; touch; collide with 3356 impious adj Characterized by irreverence or irreligion 3356 impious adjective irreverent 3357 implacable adjective incapable of being placated, unpleasable 3357 implacable adjective incapable of being pacified 3358 implausibility incredibility 3359 implausible adj Not plausible 3359 implausible adjective unlikely; unbelievable 3360 implement verb put into effect; supply with tools 3361 impliable adj Capable of being inferred 3362 implicate v To show or prove to be involved in or concerned 3362 implicate show that smb has a share 3363 implication noun that is hinted at or suggested 3364 implicit adj Implied 3364 implicit adjective implied though not plainly expressed 3364 implicit adjective understood but not stated 3365 implore verb beg 3366 implosion collapse; bursting inward 3367 imply v To signify 3367 imply verb make a suggestion 3367 imply verb suggest a meaning not expressed; signify 3368 impolitic adj Inexpedient 3368 impolitic adjective not wise 3369 imponderable adjective weightless 3370 import noun significance 3371 importation n The act or practice of bringing from one country into another 3372 importunate adj " Urgent in character, request, or demand" 3372 importunate adjective urging; demanding 3373 importune v To harass with persistent demands or entreaties 3373 importune verb beg urgently; solicit (of a prostitute) 3373 importune verb beg earnestly 3374 impostor noun someone who assumes false identity 3375 impotent adj " Destitute of or lacking in power, physical, moral, or intellectual" 3375 impotent adjective weak; ineffective 3376 impoverish v To make indigent or poor 3377 impoverished adjective poor 3378 impracticable adj Not feasible 3379 imprecation an invocation of evil; a curse 3380 impregnable adj That can not be taken by assault 3380 impregnable adjective invulnerable 3381 impregnate v To make pregnant 3382 impromptu n Anything done or said on the impulse of the moment 3382 impromptu adjective without preparation 3382 impromptu adjective without previous preparation 3383 improper adj " Not appropriate, suitable, or becoming" 3384 impropriety n " The state or quality of being unfit, unseemly, or inappropriate" 3384 impropriety noun state of being inappropriate 3385 improvident adj Lacking foresight or thrift 3385 improvident adjective thriftless 3386 improvise v To do anything extemporaneously or offhand 3386 improvise verb compose on the spur of the moment 3387 imprudent adj Heedless 3387 imprudent adjective lacking caution; injudicious 3388 impudence n Insolent disrespect 3388 impudence being rash, indisreet 3389 impudent rash, indiscreet 3390 impugn v " To assail with arguments, insinuations, or accusations" 3390 impugn verb doubt; challenge; gainsay 3391 impugned challenged, to be doubted 3392 impulsion n Impetus 3393 impulsive adj Unpremeditated 3394 impunity n Freedom from punishment 3394 impunity noun freedom from punishment 3395 impure adj Tainted 3396 impute v To attribute 3396 impute verb to attribute to a cause or source, ascribe 3396 impute verb attribute; ascribe 3397 inaccessible adj Difficult of approach 3398 inaccurate adj Not exactly according to the facts 3399 inactive adj Inert 3400 inadequate adj Insufficient 3401 inadmissible adj " Not to be approved, considered, or allowed, as testimony" 3402 inadvertent adj Accidental 3402 inadvertent not paying proper attention 3402 inadvertent done thoughtlessly 3403 inadvertently adjective carelessly; unintentionally 3404 inadvisable adj Unadvisable 3405 inalienable adjective not to be taken away; nontransferable 3406 inane adj Silly 3406 inane adjective silly, senseless 3406 inane adjective silly; senseless 3407 inanimate adj Destitute of animal life 3407 inanimate adjective lifeless 3408 inapprehensible adj Not to be understood 3409 inapt adj Awkward or slow 3410 inarticulate adj Speechless 3410 inarticulate adjective speechless; producing indistinct speech 3411 inasmuch since, because 3412 inaudible adj That can not be heard 3413 inaugurate verb start; initiate; install at office 3414 inborn adj Implanted by nature 3415 inbred adj Innate 3416 incandescence n The state of being white or glowing with heat 3417 incandescent adj White or glowing with heat 3417 incandescent adjective strikingly bright; shining with intense heat 3418 incantation noun singing or chanting of magic spells; magical formula 3419 incapacitate v " To deprive of power, capacity, competency, or qualification" 3419 incapacitate verb disable 3420 incapacity n " Want of power to apprehend, understand, and manage" 3421 incarcerate v To imprison 3421 incarcerate verb imprison 3422 incarnate adjective endowed with flesh; personified 3423 incarnation noun act of assuming a human body and human nature 3424 incence make angry 3425 incendiary n Chemical or person who starts a fire-literally or figuratively 3425 incendiary noun arsonist 3426 incense verb enrage; infuriate 3427 incentive n That which moves the mind or inflames the passions 3427 incentive noun spur; motive 3428 inception n The beginning 3428 inception noun start; beginning 3429 inceptive adj Beginning 3430 incessant adj Unceasing 3430 incessant adjective often repeated, continual 3430 incessant adjective uninterrupted 3431 inchmeal adv Piecemeal 3432 inchoate adj Incipient 3432 inchoate adjective not yet fully formed, rudimentary, elementary 3432 inchoate adjective recently begun; rudimentary; elementary 3433 inchoative n " That which begins, or expresses beginning" 3434 incidence n Casual occurrence 3434 incidence noun rate of occurrence; particular occurrence 3435 incident n " A happening in general, especially one of little importance" 3436 incidental adjective not essential; minor 3437 incidentally adv Without intention 3438 incinerate v To reduce to ashes 3439 incipience n Beginning 3440 incipient adj Initial 3440 incipient adjective beginning 3440 incipient adjective beginning; in an early stage 3441 incise engrave, make a cut in 3442 incisive adjective cutting; sharp 3443 incisor n A front or cutting tooth 3444 incite v To rouse to a particular action 3444 incite verb stir up, rouse 3444 incite verb arouse to action 3445 incitement n " That which moves to action, or serves as an incentive or stimulus" 3446 inclement adjective stormy; unkind 3447 incline noun slope; slant 3448 inclined adjective directing the mind in a certain direction 3448 inclined adjective tending or leaning toward; bent 3449 inclusive adjective tending to include all 3450 incoercible adj " Incapable of being forced, constrained, or compelled" 3451 incognito adjective with identity concealed; using an assumed name 3452 incoherence n " Want of connection, or agreement, as of parts or ideas in thought, speech, etc" 3453 incoherent adj " Not logically coordinated, as to parts, elements, or details" 3453 incoherent adjective unintelligible; muddled; illogical 3454 incoherently not consistently, unclearly 3455 incombustible adj That can not be burned 3456 incommodious adjective not spacious 3457 incomparable adj Matchless 3458 incompatible adj Discordant 3458 incompatible adjective inharmonious 3459 incompetence n General lack of capacity or fitness 3460 incompetent adj Not having the abilities desired or necessary for any purpose 3461 incomplete adj " Lacking some element, part, or adjunct necessary or required" 3462 incomprehensible adj Not understandable 3463 incompressible adj Resisting all attempts to reduce volume by pressure 3464 inconceivable adj Incomprehensible 3465 incongruous adj " Unsuitable for the time, place, or occasion" 3465 incongruous adjective out of place, not in harmony or agreement 3465 incongruous adjective not fitting; absurd 3466 inconsequential adj Valueless 3466 inconsequential adjective of trifling significance 3467 inconsiderable adj Small in quantity or importance 3468 inconsistent adj Contradictory 3469 inconstant adj Changeable 3470 incontinent adjective lacking self-restraint; licentious 3471 incontrovertible adj Indisputable 3471 incontrovertible adjective indisputable 3472 inconvenient adj Interfering with comfort or progress 3473 incorporeal adjective immaterial; without a material body 3474 incorrigibility cannot be cured or corrected 3475 incorrigible adjective uncorrectable 3476 incredulity noun tendency to disbelief 3477 incredulous adjective skeptical, unwilling to believe 3477 incredulous adjective withholding belief; skeptical 3478 increment noun increase 3479 incriminate verb accuse 3480 incubate verb hatch; scheme 3481 inculcate fix firmly by repetition 3482 incumbent noun officeholder 3483 incumbents official duties 3484 incur verb bring upon oneself 3485 incursion noun a raid, a sudden attack 3485 incursion noun temporary invasion 3486 indefatigability not easily exhaustible; tirelessness 3487 indefatigable adjective tireless 3488 indefensible adj Untenable 3489 indefinitely adv In a vague or uncertain way 3490 indelible adj " That can not be blotted out, effaced, destroyed, or removed" 3490 indelible that cannot be rubbed out 3491 indelicate immodest; lacking in refinement 3492 indemnify verb make secure against loss; compensate loss 3493 indenture verb bind as a servant or apprentice to master 3494 indescribable adj That can not be described 3495 indestructible adj That can not be destroyed 3496 indicant adj That which points out 3497 indicative adjective suggestive; implying 3498 indicator n One who or that which points out 3499 indict v To find and declare chargeable with crime 3499 indict verb charge 3500 indifferent adjective unmoved; lacking concern 3501 indigence n Poverty 3501 indigence poverty 3502 indigenous adj Native 3502 indigenous adjective native 3502 indigenous adjective native 3503 indigent adj Poor 3503 indigent adjective poor 3504 indigestible adj " Not digestible, or difficult to digest" 3505 indigestion n Difficulty or failure in the alimentary canal in changing food into absorptive nutriment 3506 indignant adj Having such anger and scorn as is aroused by meanness or wickedness 3507 indignation noun anger at an injustice 3508 indignity n Unmerited contemptuous conduct or treatment 3508 indignity noun offensive or insulting treatment 3509 indiscernible adj Not perceptible 3510 indiscreet adj Lacking wise judgment 3511 indiscriminate adj Promiscuous 3511 indiscriminate adjective choosing at random; confused 3512 indispensable adj Necessary or requisite for the purpose 3513 indisputable adjective too certain to be disputed 3514 indissoluble adjective permanent 3515 indistinct adj Vague 3515 indistinct not easily heard, seen, clearly marked 3516 indivertible adj That can not be turned aside 3517 indivisible adj Not separable into parts 3518 indolence n Laziness 3518 indolence laziness 3519 indolent adj Habitually inactive or idle 3519 indolent adjective lazy 3520 indomitable adj Unconquerable 3520 indomitable adjective not easily discouraged or subdued 3520 indomitable adjective unconquerable 3521 indubitably adverb beyond a doubt 3522 induce verb persuade; bring about 3523 induct v To bring in 3524 inductive adjective pertaining to induction or proceeding from the specific to the general 3525 indulge gratify, give way to, satisfy; allow oneself 3526 indulgence n " The yielding to inclination, passion, desire, or propensity in oneself or another" 3527 indulgent adj Yielding to the desires or humor of oneself or those under one's care 3527 indulgent adjective inclined to indulge 3527 indulgent adjective humoring; yielding; lenient 3528 inebriate v To intoxicate 3529 inebriety verb habitual intoxication 3530 inedible adj Not good for food 3531 ineffable adj Unutterable 3531 ineffable adjective to great to be described in words 3531 ineffable adjective unutterable; cannot be expressed in speech 3532 ineffectual adjective not effective; weak 3533 inefficiency n That which does not accomplish an intended purpose 3534 inefficient adj Not accomplishing an intended purpose 3535 ineligible adj Not suitable to be selected or chosen 3536 ineluctable certain, inevitable 3537 inept adj Not fit or suitable 3537 inept adjective unskillful; said or done at the wrong time 3537 inept adjective unsuited; absurd; incompetent 3538 ineptitude quality of being unskillful 3539 inequity noun unfairness 3540 inert adj Inanimate 3540 inert adjective inactive; lacking power to move 3541 inertia noun state of being inert or indisposed to move 3542 inestimable adj Above price 3543 inevitable adj Unavoidable 3543 inevitable adjective unavoidable 3544 inexcusable adj Not to be justified 3545 inexhaustible adj " So large or furnishing so great a supply as not to be emptied, wasted, or spent" 3546 inexorable adj Unrelenting 3546 inexorable adjective relentless; unyielding; implacable 3547 inexpedient adj Unadvisable 3548 inexpensive adj Low-priced 3549 inexperience n Lack of or deficiency in experience 3550 inexplicable adj Such as can not be made plain 3551 inexpressible adj Unutterable 3552 inextensible adj Of unchangeable length or area 3553 infallible adj " Exempt from error of judgment, as in opinion or statement" 3553 infallible adjective unerring 3554 infamous adj " Publicly branded or notorious, as for vice, or crime" 3554 infamous adjective notoriously bad 3555 infamy n Total loss or destitution of honor or reputation 3556 infantile adjective childish; infantile 3557 infer verb deduce; conclude 3558 inference n The derivation of a judgment from any given material of knowledge on the ground of law 3558 inference noun conclusion drawn from data 3559 infernal adj Akin to or befitting hell or its occupants 3559 infernal adjective pertaining to hell; devilish 3560 inferno hell 3561 infertile not fertile, barren 3562 infest v " To be present in such numbers as to be a source of annoyance, trouble, or danger" 3563 infidel n One who denies the existence of God 3563 infidel noun unbeliever 3564 infidelity n Disloyalty 3565 infiltrate verb pass into or through; penetrate (an organization) sneakily 3566 infinite adj Measureless 3567 infinitesimal adjective very small 3568 infinity n Boundless or immeasurable extension or duration 3569 infirm adj Lacking in bodily or mental strength 3570 infirmary n A place for the reception or treatment of the sick 3571 infirmity n " A physical, mental, or moral weakness or flaw" 3571 infirmity noun weakness 3572 inflame become red, angry 3573 inflammable adj Easily set on fire or excited 3574 inflammation n " A morbid process in some part of the body characterized by heat, swelling, and pain" 3575 inflammatory tending to inflame 3576 inflated adjective exaggerated 3577 inflexible adj That can not be altered or varied 3578 influence n Ability to sway the will of another 3579 influential adj Having the power to sway the will of another 3580 influx n Infusion 3580 influx noun flowing into 3581 informal adjective lacking ceremony; casual 3582 infraction noun violation 3583 infrequence n Rareness 3584 infrequent adj Uncommon 3585 infringe v To trespass upon 3585 infringe verb violate; encroach 3586 infuriate fill with fury or rage 3587 infuse v " To instill, introduce, or inculcate, as principles or qualities" 3587 infuse put, pour, fill 3588 infusion n " The act of imbuing, or pouring in" 3589 ingenious adj " Evincing skill, originality, or cleverness, as in contrivance or arrangement" 3589 ingenious adjective clever 3589 ingenious adjective na?ve; young; unsophisticated 3590 ingenue noun an artless girl; an actress who plays such parts 3591 ingenuity n " Cleverness in contriving, combining, or originating" 3592 ingenuous adj " Candid, frank, or open in character or quality" 3592 ingenuous naive, young, artless, frank, honest, sincere 3593 ingest take in by swallowing 3594 inglorious adj Shameful 3595 ingraft v To set or implant deeply and firmly 3596 ingrate noun ungrateful person 3597 ingratiate v To win confidence or good graces for oneself 3597 ingratiate verb become poplar with 3598 ingratitude n Insensibility to kindness 3599 ingredient n Component 3600 inherence n The state of being permanently existing in something 3601 inherent adj Intrinsic 3601 inherent adjective existing as a natural part 3601 inherent adjective firmly established by nature or habit 3602 inhibit v To hold back or in 3602 inhibit verb hinder, restrain 3602 inhibit verb prohibit; restrain 3603 inhospitable adj Not disposed to entertain strangers gratuitously 3604 inhuman adj Savage 3605 inhume v " To place in the earth, as a dead body" 3606 inimical adj Adverse 3606 inimical adjective harmful or friendly 3606 inimical adjective unfriendly; hostile 3607 inimitable adjective defying imitation, unmatchable 3607 inimitable adjective matchless; not able to be imitated 3608 iniquitous adjective unjust; wrong 3609 iniquity n Gross wrong or injustice 3610 initiate v To perform the first act or rite 3610 initiate verb begin; originate; receive into a group 3611 inject v " To introduce, as a fluid, by injection" 3612 injunction n Mandate 3613 injurious adjective harmful 3614 inkling n A hint 3614 inkling noun hint 3615 inland adj Remote from the sea 3616 inlet n A small body of water leading into a larger 3617 inmost adj Deepest within 3618 innate adjective inborn 3619 innocuous adj Harmless 3619 innocuous adjective causing no harm 3619 innocuous adjective harmless 3620 innovate v To introduce or strive to introduce new things 3621 innovation noun change; introduction of something new 3622 innuendo n Insinuation 3622 innuendo noun hint; inspiration 3623 innumerable adj Countless 3624 inoffensive adj Causing nothing displeasing or disturbing 3625 inopportune adj " Unsuitable or inconvenient, especially as to time" 3625 inopportune adjective untimely; poorly chosen 3626 inordinate adjective unrestrained; excessive 3627 inquire v To ask information about 3628 inquisition n A court or tribunal for examination and punishment of heretics 3629 inquisitive adj " Given to questioning, especially out of curiosity" 3630 inquisitor n One who makes an investigation 3631 inroad n Forcible encroachment or trespass 3632 insatiable adj That desires or craves immoderately or unappeasably 3632 insatiable adjective not easily satisfied; greedy 3633 inscribe v " To enter in a book, or on a list, roll, or document, by writing" 3634 inscrutable adj Impenetrably mysterious or profound 3634 inscrutable adjective incapable of being discovered or understood 3634 inscrutable adjective incomprehensive; not to be discovered 3635 insecure adj Not assured of safety 3636 insensate adjective without feeling 3637 insensible adj Imperceptible 3637 insensible adjective unconscious, unresponsive, unaffected 3637 insensible adjective unconscious; unreasonable 3638 insentient adj Lacking the power of feeling or perceiving 3639 inseparable adj That can not be separated 3640 insidious adj Working ill by slow and stealthy means 3640 insidious adjective treacherous; stealthy; sly 3641 insight n Intellectual discernment 3642 insignificance n Lack of import or of importance 3643 insignificant adj " Without importance, force, or influence" 3644 insinuate v To imply 3644 insinuate verb suggest unpleasantly; make a way for smth gently 3644 insinuate verb hint; imply 3645 insipid adj Tasteless 3645 insipid adjective without taste or flavour 3645 insipid adjective tasteless; dull 3646 insistence n Urgency 3647 insistent adj Urgent 3648 insolence n Pride or haughtiness exhibited in contemptuous and overbearing treatment of others 3649 insolent adj Impudent 3649 insolent adjective haughty and contemptuous 3650 insolvent adjective bankrupt; lacking money to pay 3651 insomnia n Sleeplessness 3651 insomnia noun wakefulness; inability to sleep 3652 insouciant unconcerned, carefree 3653 inspector n An official appointed to examine or oversee any matter of public interest or importance 3654 instance n A single occurrence or happening of a given kind 3655 instant n A very brief portion of time 3656 instantaneous adj Done without perceptible lapse of time 3657 instigate v To provoke 3657 instigate verb urge; start; provoke 3658 instigator n One who incites to evil 3659 instill v To infuse 3660 instructive adj Conveying knowledge 3661 insubordinate adjective disobedient 3662 insufficiency n Inadequacy 3663 insufficient adj " Inadequate for some need, purpose, or use" 3664 insular adj Pertaining to an island 3665 insularity noun narrow-mindedness, isolated 3665 insularity noun narrow-mindedness; isolation 3666 insulate v To place in a detached state or situation 3667 insuperable adj Invincible 3667 insuperable adjective insurmountable; invincible 3668 insuppressible adj Incapable of being concealed 3669 insurgence n Uprising 3670 insurgent n One who takes part in forcible opposition to the constituted authorities of a place 3670 insurgent adjective rebellious 3671 insurrection n The state of being in active resistance to authority 3671 insurrection noun rising of people to open resistance to 3671 insurrection noun rebellion; uprising 3672 intangible adj Not perceptible to the touch 3672 intangible adjective not material; not able to be perceived by touch 3673 integral adjective complete; necessary for completeness 3674 integrate verb make whole; combine; make into one unit 3675 integrity n Uprightness of character and soundness of moral principle 3675 integrity noun wholeness; purify; uprightness 3676 intellect n The faculty of perception or thought 3676 intellect noun higher mental powers 3677 intellectual adj Characterized by intelligence 3678 intelligence n Capacity to know or understand 3679 intelligentsia noun the intelligent and educated classes [often used derogatory] 3680 intelligible adj Comprehensible 3681 intemperance n " Immoderate action or indulgence, as of the appetites" 3682 intension n " The act of stringing or stretching, or state of being strained" 3683 intensive adj Adding emphasis or force 3684 intention n That upon which the mind is set 3685 inter verb bury 3686 interact v To act reciprocally 3687 intercede v To mediate between persons 3688 intercept v To interrupt the course of 3689 intercession n Entreaty in behalf of others 3690 intercessor n A mediator 3691 interdict n Authoritative act of prohibition 3691 interdict verb prohibit, forbid 3691 interdict verb prohibit; forbid 3692 interim n Time between acts or periods 3692 interim noun as an instalment 3692 interim noun meantime 3693 interlocutor n One who takes part in a conversation or oral discussion 3694 interloper noun intruder 3695 interlude n An action or event considered as coming between others of greater length 3696 intermediate adj Being in a middle place or degree or between extremes 3697 interment noun burial 3698 interminable adj Having no limit or end 3698 interminable adjective endless 3699 intermission n A recess 3700 intermit v To cause to cease temporarily 3701 intermittent adj A temporary discontinuance 3701 intermittent adjective periodic; on and off 3702 internecine adjective mutually destructive 3703 interpolate verb insert between 3704 interpolation n Verbal interference 3705 interpose v To come between other things or persons 3706 interposition n A coming between 3707 interpreter n A person who makes intelligible the speech of a foreigner by oral translation 3708 interrogate v To examine formally by questioning 3709 interrogative adj Having the nature or form of a question 3710 interrogatory n A question or inquiry 3711 interrupt v To stop while in progress 3712 intersect v To cut through or into so as to divide 3713 intersperse place here and there 3714 intervale n " A low tract of land between hills, especially along a river" 3715 intervene v To interfere for some end 3715 intervene verb come between; interfere to change the result 3715 intervene verb come between 3716 intestacy n The condition resulting from one's dying not having made a valid will 3717 intestate adj Not having made a valid will 3718 intestine n " That part of the digestive tube below or behind the stomach, extending to the anus" 3719 intimacy n Close or confidential friendship 3720 intimate verb hint 3721 intimidate v To cause to become frightened 3722 intimidation noun fear 3723 intolerable adj Insufferable 3724 intolerance n Inability or unwillingness to bear or endure 3725 intolerant adj Bigoted 3726 intoxicant n Anything that unduly exhilarates or excites 3727 intoxicate v To make drunk 3728 intracellular adj Occurring or situated within a cell 3729 intractable adjective unruly, refractory, stubborn 3729 intractable adjective unruly; refractory 3730 intramural adj Situated within the walls of a city 3731 intransigence unwillingness to compromise, stubbornness, intractability 3732 intransigent adjective uncompromising 3732 intransigent adjective refusing any compromise; stubborn 3733 intrepid adj Fearless and bold 3733 intrepid adjective fearless, brave, undaunted 3733 intrepid adjective fearless 3734 intricacy n Perplexity 3735 intricate adj Difficult to follow or understand 3735 intricate adjective complex; knotty; tangled 3736 intrigue n " A plot or scheme, usually complicated and intended to accomplish something by secret ways" 3737 intrinsic adj Inherent 3738 intrinsically adjective essentially; inherently; naturally 3739 introductory adj Preliminary 3740 introgression n Entrance 3741 intromit v To insert 3742 introspect v To look into 3743 introspection n The act of observing and analyzing one's own thoughts and feelings 3743 introspection examining one's own thoughts and feelings 3744 introspective adjective locking within oneself 3745 introversion n " The act of turning or directing inward, physically or mentally" 3746 introvert v To turn within 3746 introvert noun one who is introspective; inclined to think more about oneself 3747 intrude v To come in without leave or license 3747 intrude verb trespass; enter as uninvited person 3748 intrusion n The act of entering without warrant or invitation; encroachment 3749 intuition n Instinctive knowledge or feeling 3749 intuition noun power of knowing without reasoning 3750 inundate v To fill with an overflowing abundance 3750 inundate verb flood; cover by overflowing 3750 inundate verb overflow; flood 3751 inundation n Flood 3752 inure v " To harden or toughen by use, exercise, or exposure" 3753 inured adjective accustomed to, adapted 3753 inured adjective accustomed; hardened 3754 invalid adj " Having no force, weight, or cogency" 3754 invalid n One who is disabled by illness or injury 3755 invalidate v To render of no force or effect 3755 invalidate verb weaken; destroy 3756 invaluable adj Exceedingly precious 3757 invariable adj Unchangeable 3758 invasion n " Encroachment, as by an act of intrusion or trespass" 3759 invective n " An utterance intended to cast censure, or reproach" 3759 invective noun abusive language, curses 3759 invective noun abuse 3760 inveigh v To utter vehement censure or invective 3760 inveigh verb to attack verbally, denounce, deprecate 3760 inveigh verb denounce; utter censure or invective 3761 inveigle verb lead astray; wheedle 3762 inventive adj Quick at contrivance 3763 inverse adj Contrary in tendency or direction 3763 inverse adjective opposite 3764 inversion n Change of order so that the first shall become last and the last first 3765 invert v " To turn inside out, upside down, or in opposite direction" 3765 invert verb turn upside down or inside out 3766 investigator n One who investigates 3767 investor n One who invests money 3768 inveterate adj Habitual 3768 inveterate adjective deep-rooted. long-established 3768 inveterate adjective deep-rooted; habitual 3769 invidious adj Showing or feeling envy 3769 invidious adjective designed to create ill will or envy 3770 invigorate v To animate 3771 invincible adj " Not to be conquered, subdued, or overcome" 3771 invincible adjective too strong to be defeated 3771 invincible adjective unconquerable 3772 inviolability noun security from being destroyed; corrupted or profaned 3773 inviolable adj Incapable of being injured or disturbed 3774 invoke v To call on for assistance or protection 3774 invoke verb call upon; ask for 3775 involuntary adj Unwilling 3776 involute complex 3777 involution n Complication 3778 involve v " To draw into entanglement, literally or figuratively" 3779 invulnerable adj That can not be wounded or hurt 3779 invulnerable adjective incapable of injury 3780 inwardly adv With no outward manifestation 3781 iota n A small or insignificant mark or part 3781 iota noun very small quantity 3782 irascible adj Prone to anger 3782 irascible adjective irritable, easily angered 3782 irascible adjective irritable; easily angered 3783 irate adj Moved to anger 3783 irate adjective angry 3783 irate adjective angry 3784 ire n Wrath 3784 ire anger 3785 iridescence n A many-colored appearance 3786 iridescent adj Exhibiting changing rainbow-colors due to the interference of the light 3786 iridescent adjective exhibiting rainbowlike colors 3787 irk v " To afflict with pain, vexation, or fatigue" 3788 irksome adj Wearisome 3788 irksome adjective tiresome 3788 irksome adjective annoying; tedious 3789 ironic adjective resulting in unexpected and contrary manner 3790 irony n Censure or ridicule under cover of praise or compliment 3790 irony noun hidden sarcasm or satire; use of words that convey a meaning opposite to the literal meaning 3791 irradiance n Luster 3792 irradiate v To render clear and intelligible 3793 irrational adj Not possessed of reasoning powers or understanding 3793 irrational adjective illogical; lacking reason; insane 3794 irreconcilable adjective incompatible; not able to be resolved 3795 irreducible adj That can not be lessened 3796 irrefragable adj That can not be refuted or disproved 3797 irrefrangible adj That can not be broken or violated 3798 irrelevant adj Inapplicable 3798 irrelevant adjective not relevant, not connected 3798 irrelevant adjective not applicable; unrelated 3799 irreligious adj Indifferent or opposed to religion 3800 irremediable adjective incurable; uncorrectable 3801 irreparable adj That can not be rectified or made amends for 3801 irreparable adjective not able to be corrected or repaired 3802 irrepressible adj That can not be restrained or kept down 3802 irrepressible adjective unable to be restrained or held back 3803 irresistible adj That can not be successfully withstood or opposed 3804 irresolute adjective hesitating; undecided 3804 irresolute adjective uncertain how to act; weak 3805 irresponsible adj Careless of or unable to meet responsibilities 3806 irreverence n " The quality showing or expressing a deficiency of veneration, especially for sacred things" 3806 irreverence noun lack of proper aspect 3807 irreverent adj " Showing or expressing a deficiency of veneration, especially for sacred things" 3808 irreverential adj " Showing or expressing a deficiency of veneration, especially for sacred things" 3809 irreversible adj Irrevocable 3810 irrevocable adjective final and unalterable 3810 irrevocable adjective unalterable 3811 irrigant adj Serving to water lands by artificial means 3812 irrigate v " To water, as land, by ditches or other artificial means" 3813 irritable adj Showing impatience or ill temper on little provocation 3814 irritancy n The quality of producing vexation 3815 irritant n " A mechanical, chemical, or pathological agent of inflammation, pain, or tension" 3816 irritate v To excite ill temper or impatience in 3817 irruption n Sudden invasion 3818 isle n An island 3819 islet n A little island 3820 isobar n A line joining points at which the barometric pressure is the same at a specified moment 3821 isochronous adj Relating to or denoting equal intervals of time 3822 isolate v To separate from others of its kind 3823 isothermal adj Having or marking equality of temperature 3824 isotope noun varying form of an element 3825 itinerant adj Wandering 3825 itinerant adjective wandering; traveling 3826 itinerary n A detailed account or diary of a journey 3826 itinerary noun plan for a journey, details or records of a route 3826 itinerary noun plan of a trip 3827 itinerate v To wander from place to place 3827 itinerate to travel from place to place, to peregrinate 3828 jabber talk excitedly; utter rapidly 3829 jaded adjective fatigued; surfeited 3830 jargon n " Confused, unintelligible speech or highly technical speech" 3830 jargon noun language used by special group; gibberish 3831 jaundice n " A morbid condition, due to obstructed excretion of bile or characterized by yellowing of the skin" 3832 jaundiced adjective yellowed; prejudiced; envious 3833 jaunt noun trip; short journey 3834 jaunty adjective stylish; perky; carefree 3835 jeopardize v To imperil 3835 jeopardize put in danger 3836 jeopardy noun exposure to death or danger 3837 jettison verb throw overboard 3838 jibe gibe, make fun of 3839 Jingo n One of a party in Great Britain in favor of spirited and demonstrative foreign policy 3840 jingoism noun extremely aggressive and militant patriotism 3841 jocose adj Done or made in jest 3841 jocose adjective given to joking 3842 jocular adj Inclined to joke 3842 jocular adjective meant as a joke 3842 jocular adjective said or done in jest 3843 jocund adjective merry 3844 joggle n A sudden irregular shake or a push causing such a shake 3845 jollity noun gaiety; cheerfulness 3846 jostle verb shove; bump 3847 journalize v To keep a diary 3848 joust v To engage in a tilt with lances on horseback 3849 jovial adj Merry 3849 jovial adjective good-natured; merry 3850 jubilation n Exultation 3850 jubilation noun rejoicing 3851 judgment n The faculty by the exercise of which a deliberate conclusion is reached 3852 judicature n Distribution and administration of justice by trial and judgment 3853 judicial adj Pertaining to the administration of justice 3854 judiciary n That department of government which administers the law relating to civil and criminal justice 3855 judicious adj Prudent 3855 judicious adjective sound in judgment; wise 3855 judicious adjective sound in judgment; wise 3856 juggernaut noun irresistible crashing force 3857 juggle v To play tricks of sleight of hand 3858 jugglery n The art or practice of sleight of hand 3859 jugular adj Pertaining to the throat 3860 juicy adj Succulent 3861 junction n The condition of being joined 3862 juncture n " An articulation, joint, or seam" 3862 juncture noun crisis; joining point 3863 junket noun marry feast or picnic 3864 junta n A council or assembly that deliberates in secret upon the affairs of government 3864 junta noun group of men joined by political intrigue; cabal 3865 juridical adj Assumed by law to exist 3866 jurisdiction n Lawful power or right to exercise official authority 3867 jurisprudence n The science of rights in accordance with positive law 3867 jurisprudence noun science of law 3868 juror n One who serves on a jury or is sworn in for jury duty in a court of justice 3869 justification n Vindication 3870 juvenile adj Characteristic of youth 3871 juxtapose v To place close together 3871 juxtapose verb place side by side 3872 kaleidoscope noun tube in which patterns made by the reflection in mirrors of colored pieces of glass, etc. produce interesting symmetrical effects 3873 keepsake n Anything kept or given to be kept for the sake of the giver 3874 ken noun range of knowledge 3875 kerchief n " A square of linen, silk, or other material, used as a covering for the head or neck" 3876 kernel n A grain or seed 3877 kiln n " An oven or furnace for baking, burning, or drying industrial products" 3878 kiloliter n One thousand liters 3879 kilometer n " A length of 1,000 meters" 3880 kilowatt n One thousand watts 3881 kimono n " A loose robe, fastening with a sash, the principal outer garment in Japan" 3882 kind-hearted adj Having a kind and sympathetic nature 3883 kindle verb start a fire; inspire 3884 kindred adjective related; belonging to the same family 3885 kinetic adjective producing motion 3886 kingling n A petty king 3887 kingship n Royal state 3888 kinsfolk n pl Relatives 3889 kismet noun fate 3890 kith noun familiar friends 3891 kleptomaniac noun person who has a convulsive desire to steal 3892 knavery n Deceitfulness in dealing 3892 knavery noun rascality 3893 knead v " To mix and work into a homogeneous mass, especially with the hands" 3893 knead verb mix; work dough 3894 knell noun tolling of a bell at a funeral; sound of the funeral bell 3895 knickknack n " A small article, more for ornament that use" 3896 knight errant One of the wandering knights who in the middle ages went forth in search of adventure 3897 knighthood n Chivalry 3898 knit draw together, unite firmly 3899 knoll noun little round hill 3900 laborious adj Toilsome 3901 labyrinth n A maze 3901 labyrinth noun maze 3902 labyrinthine to entangle the state of affairs 3903 lacerate v To tear rudely or raggedly 3903 lacerate verb mangle; tear 3904 lachrymose adjective causing tears, tearful 3904 lachrymose adjective producing tears 3905 lackadaisical adj Listless 3905 lackadaisical adjective affectedly languid 3906 lackey noun footman; toady 3907 lackluster adjective (of eyes) dull 3907 lackluster adjective dull 3908 laconic adjective brief, to the point, terse 3908 laconic adjective brief and to the point 3909 lactation n The secretion of milk 3910 lacteal adj Milky 3911 lactic adj Pertaining to milk 3912 laddie n A lad 3913 ladle n " A cup-shaped vessel with a long handle, intended for dipping up and pouring liquids" 3914 lag go too slow 3915 laggard adj Falling behind 3915 laggard adjective slow; sluggish 3916 lagoon noun shallow body of water near a sea; lake 3917 laity noun laymen; persons not connected with the clergy 3918 lament verb show, feel great sorrow 3918 lament verb grieve; express sorrow 3919 lampoon verb ridicule 3920 landholder n Landowner 3921 landlord n A man who owns and lets a tenement or tenements 3922 landmark n A familiar object in the landscape serving as a guide to an area otherwise easily lost track of 3923 landscape n " A rural view, especially one of picturesque effect, as seen from a distance or an elevation" 3924 languid adj Relaxed 3924 languid adjective weary; sluggish; listless 3925 languish verb lose animation; lose strength 3926 languor n Lassitude of body or depression 3926 languor noun lassitude; depression 3927 lank adjective long and thin 3928 lapse n " A slight deviation from what is right, proper, or just" 3929 larceny noun theft 3930 largess noun generous gift 3931 lascivious adj Lustful 3931 lascivious adjective lustful 3932 lassie n A little lass 3933 lassitude noun weariness, tiredness 3933 lassitude noun languor; weariness 3934 latency n The state of being dormant 3935 latent adj Dormant 3935 latent adjective present but not yet active, developed or visible 3935 latent adjective dormant; hidden 3936 later adv At a subsequent time 3937 lateral adj Directed toward the side 3937 lateral adjective coming from the side 3938 latish adj Rather late 3939 latitude noun freedom from narrow limitations 3940 lattice n " Openwork of metal or wood, formed by crossing or interlacing strips or bars" 3941 laud v To praise in words or song 3941 laud verb praise 3942 laudable adj Praiseworthy 3943 laudation n High praise 3944 laudatory adj " Pertaining to, expressing, or containing praise" 3944 laudatory expressing or giving praise 3945 laundress n Washerwoman 3946 laureate adj " Crowned with laurel, as a mark of distinction" 3947 lave v To wash or bathe 3948 lavish adjective giving or producing freely, liberally or generously 3948 lavish adjective liberal; wasteful 3949 lawgiver n A legislator 3950 lawmaker n A legislator 3951 lax adj Not stringent or energetic 3951 lax adjective careless 3952 laxative adj Having power to open or loosen the bowels 3953 lea n A field 3954 leaflet n A little leaf or a booklet 3955 leakage the process of leaking 3956 leaven v " To make light by fermentation, as dough" 3956 leaven verb cause to rise or grow lighter; enliven 3957 lechery noun lustfulness; impurity in thought and deed 3958 lectern noun reading desk 3959 leeward n That side or direction toward which the wind blows 3960 leeway noun room to move; margin 3961 left-handed adj Using the left hand or arm more dexterously than the right 3962 legacy n A bequest 3962 legacy noun smth handed down drom ancestors 3962 legacy noun gift made by a will 3963 legalize v To give the authority of law to 3964 legend noun explanatory list of symbols on a map 3965 legerdemain noun sleight of hand 3966 legging n A covering for the leg 3967 legible adj That may be read with ease 3968 legionary n A member of an ancient Roman legion or of the modern French Legion of Honor 3969 legislate v To make or enact a law or laws 3970 legislative adj That makes or enacts laws 3971 legislator n A lawgiver 3972 legitimacy n Accordance with law 3973 legitimate adj Having the sanction of law or established custom 3974 leisure n Spare time 3975 leniency n Forbearance 3975 leniency noun mildness; permissiveness 3976 lenient adj Not harsh 3977 leonine adj Like a lion 3977 leonine noun like a lion 3978 lethal adjective deadly 3979 lethargic adjective drowsy; dull 3980 lethargy n Prolonged sluggishness of body or mind 3981 levee n " An embankment beside a river or stream or an arm of the sea, to prevent overflow" 3981 levee formal reception/embankment 3982 lever n " That which exerts, or through which one may exert great power" 3983 leviathan n " Any large animal, as a whale" 3984 levity n Frivolity 3984 levity noun lack of seriousness 3984 levity noun lightness 3985 levy v To impose and collect by force or threat of force 3985 levy verb impose (a fine); collect (a payment) 3986 lewd adj Characterized by lust or lasciviousness 3986 lewd adjective lustful 3987 lexicographer n One who makes dictionaries 3987 lexicographer noun compiler of a dictionary 3988 lexicography n The making of dictionaries 3989 lexicon n A dictionary 3989 lexicon noun dictionary 3990 liability noun drawback; debts 3991 liable adj Justly or legally responsible 3992 liaison noun officer who acts as go-between for two armies 3993 libel n Defamation 3993 libel statement that damages reputation 3994 libelous adjective defamatory; injurious to the good name of a person 3995 liberalism n Opposition to conservatism 3996 liberality free giving; gererosity 3997 liberate v To set free or release from bondage 3998 libertine immoral person 3999 libidinous adjective lust full 4000 libido noun emotional urges behind human activity 4001 libretto noun text of an opera 4002 licentious adj Wanton 4002 licentious adjective wanton; lewd; dissolute 4003 licit adj Lawful 4004 liege adj Sovereign 4005 lien n " A legal claim or hold on property, as security for a debt or charge" 4005 lien legal claim until a debt on it is repaid 4006 lieu n Stead 4006 lieu noun instead of 4007 lifelike adj Realistic 4008 lifelong adj Lasting or continuous through life 4009 lifetime n The time that life continues 4010 ligament n That which binds objects together 4011 ligature n " Anything that constricts, or serves for binding or tying" 4012 light-hearted adj Free from care 4013 ligneous adj Having the texture of appearance of wood 4014 likelihood n A probability 4015 likely adj Plausible 4016 liking n Fondness 4017 Lilliputian adjective extremely small 4018 limber adjective flexible 4019 limbo noun region near heaven or hell where certain souls are kept; a prison [slang] 4020 limitation n A restriction 4021 limn paint, portray 4022 limp lacking strength, walking unevenly 4023 limpid adjective clear 4024 lineage noun descent; ancestry 4025 lineaments noun features of the face 4026 linear adj Of the nature of a line 4027 liner n A vessel belonging to a steamship-line 4028 lingo n Language 4029 lingua n The tongue 4030 lingual adj Pertaining to the use of the tongue in utterance 4031 linguist n One who is acquainted with several languages 4032 linguistic adjective pertaining to language 4033 linguistics n " The science of languages, or of the origin, history, and significance of words" 4034 liniment n " A liquid preparation for rubbing on the skin in cases of bruises, inflammation, etc" 4035 lionize verb treat as a famous person 4035 lionize verb treat as celebrity 4036 liquefacient adj Possessing a liquefying nature or power 4037 liquefy v To convert into a liquid or into liquid form 4038 liqueur n An alcoholic cordial sweetened and flavored with aromatic substances 4039 liquidate v To deliver the amount or value of 4039 liquidate verb settle accounts; clear up 4040 liquor n Any alcoholic or intoxicating liquid 4041 list verb tilt; lean over 4042 listless adj Inattentive 4042 listless adjective lacking in spirit or energy 4043 litany noun supplicatory prayer 4044 literacy n The state or condition of knowing how to read and write 4045 literal adj Following the exact words 4046 literature n The written or printed productions of the human mind collectively 4047 lithe adj Supple 4047 lithe adjective bending, twisting 4047 lithe adjective flexible; supple 4048 lithesome adj Nimble 4049 lithograph n A print made by printing from stone 4050 lithotype n " In engraving, an etched stone surface for printing" 4051 litigant n A party to a lawsuit 4052 litigate v To cause to become the subject-matter of a suit at law 4053 litigation noun lawsuit 4054 litigious adj Quarrelsome 4055 littoral adj " Of, pertaining to, or living on a shore" 4056 liturgy n A ritual 4057 livelihood n Means of subsistence 4058 livid adj " Black-and-blue, as contused flesh" 4058 livid adjective lead-colored; black and blue; enraged 4059 loam n A non-coherent mixture of sand and clay 4060 loath adj Averse 4060 loath adjective averse; reluctant 4061 loathe v To abominate 4061 loathe verb detest 4062 locative adj " Indicating place, or the place where or wherein an action occurs" 4063 loch n A lake 4064 locomotion n The act or power of moving from one place to another 4065 lode n A somewhat continuous unstratified metal- bearing vein 4065 lode noun metal-bearing vein 4066 lodgment n The act of furnishing with temporary quarters 4067 lofty adjective very high 4068 logic n The science of correct thinking 4069 logical adj Capable of or characterized by clear reasoning 4070 logician n An expert reasoner 4071 loiter verb hang around; linger 4072 loiterer n One who consumes time idly 4073 loll verb rest, to sit or stand in a lazy way; hang (dog's tongue) 4073 loll verb lounge about 4074 loneliness n Solitude 4075 longevity n Unusually prolonged life 4075 longevity noun long life 4076 loot v To plunder 4077 lope verb move along with long strides 4077 lope verb gallop softly 4078 loquacious adj Talkative 4078 loquacious adjective talkative, garrulous 4078 loquacious adjective talkative 4079 lordling n A little lord 4080 lough n A lake or loch 4081 louse n A small insect parasitic on and sucking the blood of mammals 4082 lout noun clumsy person 4083 lovable adj Amiable 4084 lowly adv Rudely 4085 low-spirited adj Despondent 4086 lubricant substance that makes work easier 4087 lubricate put oil to make work easily 4088 lubricious lewd, wanton, greasy, slippery 4089 lucid adj Mentally sound 4089 lucid adjective easily understood 4090 lucrative adj Highly profitable 4090 lucrative adjective profitable 4091 lucre noun money 4092 lucubrate write in scholarly fashion 4093 luculent easily understood, lucid, clear 4094 ludicrous adj Laughable 4094 ludicrous adjective laughable; trifling 4095 lugubrious adjective mournful, excessively sad 4095 lugubrious adjective mournful 4096 lull noun become quiet or less active 4096 lull noun moment of calm 4097 lumber verb move in a clumsy/noisy way 4097 lumber verb move heavily or clumsily 4098 luminary n One of the heavenly bodies as a source of light 4098 luminary noun star, light-giving body 4098 luminary noun celebrity; dignitary 4099 luminescence n Showing increase 4100 luminescent adj Showing increase of light 4101 luminosity n The quality of giving or radiating light 4102 luminous adj Giving or radiating light 4102 luminous adjective shining; issuing light 4103 lunacy n Mental unsoundness 4104 lunar adj Pertaining to the moon 4104 lunar adjective pertaining to the moon 4105 lunatic n An insane person 4106 lune n The moon 4107 lurid adj Ghastly and sensational 4107 lurid adjective wild; sensational 4108 lurk be out of view ready to attack 4109 luscious adj " Rich, sweet, and delicious" 4109 luscious adjective pleasing to taste or smell 4110 luster noun shine; gloss 4111 lustrous adj Shining 4111 lustrous adjective being bright, polished 4111 lustrous adjective shining 4112 luxuriance n Excessive or superfluous growth or quantity 4113 luxuriant adj Abundant or superabundant in growth 4113 luxuriant adjective fertile; abundant; ornate 4114 luxuriate v To live sumptuously 4115 lying n Untruthfulness 4116 lyre n One of the most ancient of stringed instruments of the harp class 4117 lyric adj Fitted for expression in song 4118 macabre adjective gruesome, suggesting death 4118 macabre adjective gruesome; grisly 4119 macadamize v " To cover or pave, as a path or roadway, with small broken stone" 4120 macerate make or become soft by soaking in water 4121 Machiavellian adjective crafty; double-dealing 4122 machination plot, scheme (esp. evil) 4123 machinations noun schemes 4124 machinery n " The parts of a machine or engine, taken collectively" 4125 machinist n " One who makes or repairs machines, or uses metal-working tools" 4126 macrocosm n The whole of any sphere or department of nature or knowledge to which man is related 4127 madden v To inflame with passion 4128 Madonna n " A painted or sculptured representation of the Virgin, usually with the infant Jesus" 4129 madrigal noun pastoral song 4130 maelstrom noun whirlpool 4131 magician n A sorcerer 4132 magisterial adj Having an air of authority 4133 magistracy n The office or dignity of a magistrate 4134 magnanimous adj Generous in treating or judging others 4134 magnanimous adjective generous 4135 magnate n A person of rank or importance 4135 magnate noun person of prominence or influence 4136 magnet n A body possessing that peculiar form of polarity found in nature in the lodestone 4137 magnetize v " To make a magnet of, permanently, or temporarily" 4138 magnificence n " The exhibition of greatness of action, character, intellect, wealth, or power" 4139 magnificent adj " Grand or majestic in appearance, quality, or action" 4140 magniloquent adjective boastful; pompous 4141 magnitude n Importance 4141 magnitude noun greatness; extent 4142 maharaja n A great Hindu prince 4143 maidenhood n Virginity 4144 maim verb mutilate; injure 4145 maintain v To hold or preserve in any particular state or condition 4146 maintenance n That which supports or sustains 4147 maize n Indian corn: usually in the United States called simply corn 4148 makeup n The arrangements or combination of the parts of which anything is composed 4149 maladroit adjective tactless, clumpsy 4149 maladroit adjective clumsy; bungling 4150 malady n " Any physical disease or disorder, especially a chronic or deep-seated one" 4151 malaise noun uneasiness; distress 4152 malapropism noun misuse of a word (for one that resembles it) 4152 malapropism noun comic misuse of a word 4153 malaria n " A fever characterized by alternating chills, fever, and sweating" 4154 malcontent n One who is dissatisfied with the existing state of affairs 4154 malcontent noun person dissatisfied with existing state of affairs 4155 malediction n The calling down of a curse or curses 4155 malediction noun curse 4156 malefactor n One who injures another 4156 malefactor noun criminal 4157 maleficent adj Mischievous 4158 malevolence n Ill will 4158 malevolence wishing to do evil 4159 malevolent adj Wishing evil to others 4159 malevolent adjective wishing evil 4160 malicious adjective dictated by hatred or spite 4161 malign v " To speak evil of, especially to do so falsely and severely" 4161 malign verb injurious, speak ill of smb, tell lie 4161 malign verb speak evil of; defame 4162 malignant adj Evil in nature or tending to do great harm or mischief 4162 malignant adjective having an evil influence; virulent 4163 malinger to fake illness or injury, in order to shirk a duty 4164 malingerer noun one who feigns illness to escape duty 4165 mall noun public walk 4166 malleable adj Pliant 4166 malleable adjective yielding; easily shaped; moldable; adapting 4166 malleable adjective capable of being shaped by pounding 4167 mallet n A wooden hammer 4168 malodorous adjective foul-smelling 4169 maltreat v " To treat ill, unkindly, roughly, or abusively" 4170 mammal noun a vertebrate animal whose female suckles its young 4171 mammoth adjective gigantic 4172 manacle verb chains for the hands or feet 4172 manacle verb restrain; handcuff 4173 mandate n A command 4173 mandate noun order; charge 4174 mandatory adj " Expressive of positive command, as distinguished from merely directory" 4174 mandatory adjective obligatory 4175 mane n " The long hair growing upon and about the neck of certain animals, as the horse and the lion" 4176 man-eater n An animal that devours human beings 4177 maneuver v To make adroit or artful moves: manage affairs by strategy 4178 mangy adjective shabby; wretched 4179 mania n Insanity 4180 maniac n a person raving with madness 4181 maniacal adjective raving mad 4182 manifest adjective understandable; clear 4183 manifesto n " A public declaration, making announcement, explanation or defense of intentions, or motives" 4183 manifesto noun declaration; statement of policy 4184 manifold adjective numerous; varied 4185 manipulate verb operate with hands 4186 manlike adj Like a man 4187 manliness n " The qualities characteristic of a true man, as bravery, resolution, etc" 4188 mannerism n " Constant or excessive adherence to one manner, style, or peculiarity, as of action or conduct" 4189 manor n The landed estate of a lord or nobleman 4190 mantel n " The facing, sometimes richly ornamented, about a fireplace, including the usual shelf above it" 4191 mantle n A cloak 4192 man-trap n A place or structure dangerous to human life 4193 manufacturer n A person engaged in manufacturing as a business 4194 manumission n Emancipation 4195 manumit v To set free from bondage 4195 manumit verb emancipate; free from bondage 4196 marine adj Of or pertaining to the sea or matters connected with the sea 4197 marital adjective pertaining to marriage 4198 maritime adj Situated on or near the sea 4198 maritime adjective bordering on the sea; nautical 4199 maroon v To put ashore and abandon (a person) on a desolate coast or island 4200 marred adjective damaged; disfigured 4201 marrow noun soft tissue filling the bones 4202 marshal verb put in order 4203 marsupial noun one of a family of mammals that nurse their offspring in a pouch 4204 martial adj Pertaining to war or military operations 4204 martial adjective brave, of associated with war 4204 martial adjective warlike 4205 Martian adj " Pertaining to Mars, either the Roman god of war or the planet" 4206 martinet noun strict disciplinarian 4207 martyrdom n Submission to death or persecution for the sake of faith or principle 4208 marvel v To be astonished and perplexed because of (something) 4209 masochist noun person who enjoys his own pain 4210 masonry n " The art or work of constructing, as buildings, walls, etc" ", with regularly arranged stones" 4211 masquerade n A social party composed of persons masked and costumed so as to be disguised 4212 massacre n The unnecessary and indiscriminate killing of human beings 4212 massacre cruel killing of a large number of people 4213 massive adj Of considerable bulk and weight 4214 masterpiece n A superior production 4215 mastery n The attainment of superior skill 4216 masticate verb chew 4217 material n That of which anything is composed or may be constructed 4218 materialism noun preoccupation with physical comforts and things 4219 materialize v To take perceptible or substantial form 4220 maternal adj Pertaining or peculiar to a mother or to motherhood 4220 maternal adjective motherly 4221 matinee n An entertainment (especially theatrical) held in the daytime 4222 matriarch noun woman who rules a family or larger social group 4223 matricide n " The killing, especially the murdering, of one's mother" 4223 matricide noun murder of a mother by a child 4224 matriculation be admitted, enter a university as a student 4225 matrimony n The union of a man and a woman in marriage 4226 matrix n That which contains and gives shape or form to anything 4226 matrix noun mold or die 4227 matter of Something that has actual and undeniable existence or reality 4228 mature come to full development, to a state ready for use 4229 maudlin adj Foolishly and tearfully affectionate 4229 maudlin adjective sentimental in a silly or tearful way 4229 maudlin adjective effusively sentimental 4230 maul verb hurt by rough handling 4230 maul verb handle roughly 4231 mausoleum n A tomb of more than ordinary size or architectural pretensions 4231 mausoleum noun monumental tomb 4232 mauve adjective pale purple 4233 maverick noun rebel, nonconformist 4233 maverick noun unorthodox person 4233 maverick noun rebel; nonconformist 4234 mawkish adj Sickening or insipid 4234 mawkish adjective sickening; insipid 4235 maxim n A principle accepted as true and acted on as a rule or guide 4235 maxim noun proverb; a truth pithily stated 4236 mayhem noun an injury to body 4237 maze n A labyrinth 4238 mead n A meadow 4239 meager adj scanty 4239 meager adjective scantly; inadequate 4240 mealy-mouthed adj Afraid to express facts or opinions plainly 4241 meander v To wind and turn while proceeding in a course 4241 meander verb to wind or turn in its course 4242 mechanics n The branch of physics that treats the phenomena caused by the action of forces 4243 medallion n A large medal 4244 meddlesome adj Interfering 4244 meddlesome adjective interfering 4245 medial adj Of or pertaining to the middle 4246 mediate v To effect by negotiating as an agent between parties 4246 mediate verb settle a dispute through the services of an outsider 4247 medicine n A substance possessing or reputed to possess curative or remedial properties 4248 medieval adj Belonging or relating to or descriptive of the middle ages 4249 mediocre adj Ordinary 4249 mediocre adjective ordinary; commonplace 4250 meditation n The turning or revolving of a subject in the mind 4250 meditation noun reflection; thought 4251 medley n A composition of different songs or parts of songs arranged to run as a continuous whole 4251 medley noun mixture 4252 megalomania noun mania for doing grandiose things 4253 melange noun medley; miscellany 4254 melee noun fight 4255 meliorate v " To make better or improve, as in quality or social or physical condition" 4256 mellifluous adj Sweetly or smoothly flowing 4256 mellifluous adjective sweetly flowing 4256 mellifluous adjective flowing smoothly; smooth 4257 melodious adj Characterized by a sweet succession of sounds 4258 melodrama n A drama with a romantic story or plot and sensational situation and incidents 4259 memento n A souvenir 4259 memento noun token reminder 4260 memorable adj Noteworthy 4261 memorialize verb commemorate 4262 menace n A threat 4263 menagerie n " A collection of wild animals, especially when kept for exhibition" 4264 mendacious adj Untrue 4264 mendacious adjective FALSE 4264 mendacious adjective lying; false 4265 mendacity dishonesty 4266 mendicant n A beggar 4266 mendicant noun a beggar 4266 mendicant noun beggar 4267 menial adjective suitable for servants; low 4268 mentality n Intellectuality 4269 mentor n " A wise and faithful teacher, guide, and friend" 4269 mentor noun teacher 4270 mercantile adj Conducted or acting on business principles; commercial 4270 mercantile adjective concerning trade 4271 mercenary adj Greedy 4271 mercenary adjective interested in money or gain 4272 merciful adj Disposed to pity and forgive 4273 merciless adj Cruel 4274 mercurial adjective quick, changeable in character, fleeting 4274 mercurial adjective fickle; changing 4275 meretricious adj Alluring by false or gaudy show 4275 meretricious adjective attractive on the surface but of little value 4275 meretricious adjective flashy; tawdry 4276 merger noun combination (of two business corporations) 4277 mesa noun high, flat-topped hill 4278 mesmerize v To hypnotize 4278 mesmerize verb hypnotize 4278 mesmerize verb hypnotize 4279 messieurs n pl Gentlemen 4280 metal n " An element that forms a base by combining with oxygen, is usually hard, heavy, and lustrous" 4281 metallurgical adjective pertaining to the art of removing metals from ores 4282 metallurgy n " The art or science of extracting a metal from ores, as by smelting" 4283 metamorphosis n A passing from one form or shape into another 4283 metamorphosis noun change of form 4284 metaphor n " A figure of speech in which one object is likened to another, by speaking as if the other" 4284 metaphor noun implied comparison 4285 metaphysical adj Philosophical 4285 metaphysical adjective pertaining to speculative philosophy 4286 metaphysician n One skilled in metaphysics 4287 metaphysics n The principles of philosophy as applied to explain the methods of any particular science 4288 mete v To apportion 4288 mete verb measure; distribute 4289 metempsychosis n " Transition of the soul of a human being at death into another body, whether human or beast" 4290 methodological adjective systematic 4291 meticulous adj Over-cautious 4291 meticulous adjective giving great attention to details 4291 meticulous adjective excessively careful 4292 metonymy n A figure of speech that consists in the naming of a thing by one of its attributes 4293 metric adj Relating to measurement 4294 metronome n An instrument for indicating and marking exact time in music 4295 metropolis n " A chief city, either the capital or the largest or most important city of a state" 4295 metropolis noun large city 4296 metropolitan adj Pertaining to a chief city 4297 mettle n Courage 4297 mettle noun quality of endurance or courage 4297 mettle noun courage; spirit 4298 mettlesome adj Having courage or spirit 4298 mettlesome courageous, high-spirited 4299 miasma noun swamp gas; odor of decaying matter 4300 microcosm n The world or universe on a small scale 4300 microcosm noun small world 4301 micrometer n An instrument for measuring very small angles or dimensions 4302 microphone n An apparatus for magnifying faint sounds 4303 microscope n An instrument for assisting the eye in the vision of minute objects or features of objects 4304 microscopic adj Adapted to or characterized by minute observation 4305 microscopy n The art of examing objects with the microscope 4306 middling fairly good but not very good 4307 midsummer n The middle of the summer 4308 midwife n A woman who makes a business of assisting at childbirth 4309 mien n The external appearance or manner of a person 4309 mien noun demeanor; bearing 4310 mignon noun a servile dependent 4311 migrant adj Wandering 4311 migrant adjective changing its habitat; wandering 4312 migrate v " To remove or pass from one country, region, or habitat to another" 4313 migratory adj Wandering 4313 migratory adjective wandering 4314 mileage n A distance in miles 4315 milieu noun environment; means of expression 4316 militant adj Of a warlike or combative disposition or tendency 4316 militant adjective combative; bellicose 4317 militarism n A policy of maintaining great standing armies 4318 militate v To have weight or influence (in determining a question) 4318 militate verb work against 4319 militia n " Those citizens, collectively, who are enrolled and drilled in temporary military organizations" 4320 Milky Way The galaxy 4321 millennium noun thousand-year period 4322 millet n A grass cultivated for forage and cereal 4323 mimic v To imitate the speech or actions of 4324 mimicry noun imitation 4325 minaret noun slender tower attached to a mosque 4326 minatory menacing, threatening 4327 mince pronounce or speak affectedly, euphemize, speak too carefully 4328 mincing adjective affectedly dainty 4329 miniature adj Much smaller than reality or that the normal size 4330 minimize v To reduce to the smallest possible amount or degree 4331 minion n A servile favorite 4332 ministration n Any religious ceremonial 4333 ministry n A service 4334 minority n The smaller in number of two portions into which a number or a group is divided 4335 minuscule adjective extremely small 4336 minute adj Exceedingly small in extent or quantity 4336 minute adjective extremely small 4337 minutia n A small or unimportant particular or detail 4338 minutiae noun petty details 4339 mirage n An optical effect looking like a sheet of water in the desert 4339 mirage noun unreal reflection; optical illusion 4340 mire verb entangle; stick in swampy ground 4341 mirth noun merriment; laughter 4342 misadventure n An unlucky accident 4342 misadventure noun mischance; ill luck 4343 misanthrope noun person who hates mankind 4343 misanthrope noun one who hates mankind 4344 misanthropic adj Hating mankind 4345 misanthropy n Hatred of mankind 4346 misapprehend v To misunderstand 4347 misapprehenison noun error; misunderstanding 4348 misbehave v To behave ill 4349 misbehavior n Ill or improper behavior 4350 miscegenation noun intermarriage between races 4351 miscellany noun mixture of writings on various subjects 4352 mischance noun ill luck 4353 mischievous adj Fond of tricks 4353 mischievous harmful, causing mischief 4354 misconstrue verb interpret incorrectly; misjudge 4355 miscount v To make a mistake in counting 4356 miscreant n A villain 4356 miscreant noun wretch; villain 4357 misdeed n A wrong or improper act 4358 misdemeanor n " Evil conduct, small crime" 4358 misdemeanor noun minor crime 4359 miser n A person given to saving and hoarding unduly 4359 miser person who loves wealth and spends little 4360 miserly adjective stingy; mean 4361 misgivings noun doubts 4362 mishap n Misfortune 4362 mishap noun accident 4363 misinterpret v To misunderstand 4364 mislay v To misplace 4365 mismanage v " To manage badly, improperly, or unskillfully" 4366 misnomer n A name wrongly or mistakenly applied 4366 misnomer noun wrong name; incorrect designation 4367 misogamy n Hatred of marriage 4367 misogamy noun hatred of marriage 4368 misogynist noun one who hates women/females 4368 misogynist noun hater of women 4369 misogyny n Hatred of women 4370 misplace v To put into a wrong place 4371 misrepresent v To give a wrong impression 4372 misrule v To misgovern 4373 missal n The book containing the service for the celebration of mass 4374 missile n " Any object, especially a weapon, thrown or intended to be thrown" 4374 missile noun smth that is thrown or shot 4374 missile noun object to be thrown or projected 4375 missive n A message in writing 4375 missive noun letter 4376 mistrust v To regard with suspicion or jealousy 4377 misty adj Lacking clearness 4378 misunderstand v To Take in a wrong sense 4379 misuse v To maltreat 4380 mite n " A very small amount, portion, or particle" 4380 mite noun very small object or creature; small coin 4381 miter n The junction of two bodies at an equally divided angle 4382 mitigate v To make milder or more endurable 4382 mitigate verb make less severe or painful 4382 mitigate verb appease 4383 mnemonic adjective pertaining to memory 4384 mnemonics n A system of principles and formulas designed to assist the recollection in certain instances 4385 moat n A ditch on the outside of a fortress wall 4386 mobile adjective movable; not fixed 4387 mobocracy n Lawless control of public affairs by the mob or populace 4388 moccasin n A foot-covering made of soft leather or buckskin 4389 mockery n Ridicule 4390 mode noun prevailing style 4391 moderation n Temperance 4391 moderation quality of being limited, not extreme 4392 moderator n The presiding officer of a meeting 4393 modernity n The state or character of being modern 4394 modernize v To make characteristic of the present or of recent times 4395 modicum noun limited quantity 4396 modification n A change 4397 modify v To make somewhat different 4398 modish adj Fashionable 4398 modish adjective fashionable 4399 modulate v " To vary in tone, inflection, pitch or other quality of sound" 4400 modulation noun toning down; changing from one key to another 4401 mogul noun powerful person 4402 molecule noun the smallest part of a homogeneous substance in chemistry 4403 mollify v To soothe 4403 mollify verb make calmer or quiter 4403 mollify verb soothe 4404 molt v " To cast off, as hair, feathers, etc" 4404 molt verb moult, lose hair, feathers before new growing 4404 molt verb shed or cast off hair of feathers 4405 molten adjective melted 4406 momentary adj Lasting but a short time 4407 momentous adj Very significant 4407 momentous adjective very important 4408 momentum n An impetus 4408 momentum noun quantity of motion of a moving body; impetus 4409 monarchy n " Government by a single, sovereign ruler" 4409 monarchy noun government under a single ruler 4410 monastery n A dwelling-place occupied in common by persons under religious vows of seclusion 4411 monastic adjective related to monks 4412 monetary adj Financial 4412 monetary adjective pertaining to money 4413 mongrel n The progeny resulting from the crossing of different breeds or varieties 4414 monition n Friendly counsel given by way of warning and implying caution or reproof 4415 monitory n Admonition or warning 4416 monocracy n Government by a single person 4417 monogamy n " The habit of pairing, or having but one mate" 4418 monogram n " A character consisting of two or more letters interwoven into one, usually initials of a name" 4419 monograph n A treatise discussing a single subject or branch of a subject 4420 monolith n Any structure or sculpture in stone formed of a single piece 4421 monolithic adjective solidly uniform; unyielding 4422 monologue n A story or drama told or performed by one person 4423 monomania n The unreasonable pursuit of one idea 4424 monopoly n " The control of a thing, as a commodity, to enable a person to raise its price" 4425 monosyllable n A word of one syllable 4426 monotheism noun belief in one God 4427 monotone n The sameness or monotony of utterance 4428 monotonous adj Unchanging and tedious 4429 monotony n A lack of variety 4429 monotony noun sameness leading to boredom 4430 monsieur n " A French title of respect, equivalent to Mr" and sir 4431 monstrosity n Anything unnaturally huge or distorted 4432 monumental adjective massive 4433 moodiness noun fits of depression or gloom 4434 moonbeam n A ray of moonlight 4435 moor noun marshy wasteland 4436 moot adjective debatable 4437 morale n " A state of mind with reference to confidence, courage, zeal, and the like" 4438 moralist n A writer on ethics 4439 morality n Virtue 4440 moralize v To render virtuous 4441 moratorium n An emergency legislation authorizing a government suspend some action temporarily 4441 moratorium noun legal delay of payment 4442 morbid adj Caused by or denoting a diseased or unsound condition of body or mind 4442 morbid adjective diseased, unhealthy (eg. about ideas) 4442 morbid adjective given to unwholesome thought; gloomy 4443 mordacious adj Biting or giving to biting 4444 mordant adj Biting 4444 mordant adjective biting; sarcastic; stinging 4445 mores noun customs 4446 moribund adj On the point of dying 4446 moribund adjective at the point of death 4447 morose adj Gloomy 4447 morose adjective ill-tempered, unsocial 4447 morose adjective ill-humored; sullen 4448 morphology n the science of organic forms 4449 mortician noun undertaken 4450 mortify verb humiliate; punish to the flesh 4451 mortuary place where dead bodies are taken to be kept until burial 4452 mote noun small speck 4453 motif noun theme 4454 motley adj Composed of heterogeneous or inharmonious elements 4454 motley adjective parti-colored; mixed 4455 mottled adjective spotted 4456 motto n " An expressive word or pithy sentence enunciating some guiding rule of life, or faith" 4457 mountaineer n One who travels among or climbs mountains for pleasure or exercise 4458 mountainous adj Full of or abounding in mountains 4459 mountebank noun charlatan; boastful pretender 4460 mouthful n As much as can be or is usually put into the or exercise 4461 muddle v " To confuse or becloud, especially with or as with drink" 4461 muddle verb confuse; mix up 4462 muffle v " To deaden the sound of, as by wraps" 4463 muffler cloth worn round the neck/silencer 4464 muggy adjective warm and damp 4465 mulatto n The offspring of a white person and a black person 4466 mulct verb defraud a person of something 4467 muleteer n A mule-driver 4468 multifarious adjective varied, motley, greatly diversified 4468 multifarious adjective varied; greatly diversified 4469 multiform adj " Having many shapes, or appearances" 4469 multiform adjective having many forms 4470 multilingual adjective having many languages 4471 multiplicity n the condition of being manifold or very various 4471 multiplicity noun state of being numerous 4472 mundane adj " Worldly, as opposed to spiritual or celestial" 4472 mundane adjective worldly as opposed to spiritual; commonplace, everyday 4472 mundane adjective worldly as opposed to spiritual 4473 municipal adj " Of or pertaining to a town or city, or to its corporate or local government" 4474 municipality n A district enjoying municipal government 4475 munificence n A giving characterized by generous motives and extraordinary liberality 4476 munificent adj Extraordinarily generous 4476 munificent adjective very generous 4477 murkiness noun darkness; gloom 4478 muse verb ponder 4479 musky adjective having the odor of a musk 4480 muster n " An assemblage or review of troops for parade or inspection, or for numbering off" 4480 muster verb gather; assemble 4481 musty adjective stale; spoiled by age 4482 mutable adjective changing in form; fickle 4483 mutation n The act or process of change 4484 muted adjective silent; muffled; toned down 4485 mutilate v To disfigure 4485 mutilate verb maim 4486 mutinous adjective unruly; rebellious 4487 mutiny n Rebellion against lawful or constituted authority 4488 myopic adjective nearsighted 4489 myriad n A vast indefinite number 4489 myriad noun very great number 4489 myriad noun very large number 4490 mystic n " One who professes direct divine illumination, or relies upon meditation to acquire truth" 4491 mystification n The act of artfully perplexing 4492 myth n " A fictitious narrative presented as historical, but without any basis of fact" 4493 mythology n The whole body of legends cherished by a race concerning gods and heroes 4494 nadir noun lowest, weakest point 4494 nadir noun lowest point 4495 naivet? noun quality of being unsophisticated 4496 nameless adj Having no fame or reputation 4497 naphtha n " A light, colorless, volatile, inflammable oil used as a solvent, as in manufacture of paints" 4498 narcissist noun conceited person 4499 Narcissus n " The son of the Athenian river-god Cephisus, fabled to have fallen in love with his reflection" 4500 narrate v To tell a story 4501 narration n The act of recounting the particulars of an event in the order of time or occurrence 4502 narrative n An orderly continuous account of the successive particulars of an event 4503 narrator n One who narrates anything 4504 narrow-minded adj Characterized by illiberal views or sentiments 4505 nasal adj Pertaining to the nose 4506 nascent adjective coming into existance, emerging 4506 nascent adjective incipient; coming into being 4507 natal adj Pertaining to one's birth 4507 natal adjective pertaining to birth 4508 nationality n A connection with a particular nation 4509 naturally adv According to the usual order of things 4510 nausea n An affection of the stomach producing dizziness and usually an impulse to vomit 4511 nauseate v To cause to loathe 4511 nauseate verb cause to become sick; fill with disgust 4512 nauseous adj Loathsome 4513 nautical adj " Pertaining to ships, seamen, or navigation" 4513 nautical adjective pertaining to ships or navigation 4514 naval adj Pertaining to ships 4515 nave noun main body of a church 4516 navel n The depression on the abdomen where the umbilical cord of the fetus was attached 4517 navigable adj Capable of commercial navigation 4518 navigate v To traverse by ship 4519 nebula n A gaseous body of unorganized stellar substance 4520 nebulous adjective cloud-like; hazy; vague; indistinct 4520 nebulous adjective vague; hazy; cloudy 4521 necessary adj Indispensably requisite or absolutely needed to accomplish a desired result 4522 necessitate v To render indispensable 4523 necessity n That which is indispensably requisite to an end desired 4524 necrology n A list of persons who have died in a certain place or time 4525 necromancer n One who practices the art of foretelling the future by means of communication with the dead 4526 necromancy noun black magic; dealings with the dead 4527 necropolis n A city of the dead 4528 necrosis n the death of part of the body 4529 nectar n Any especially sweet and delicious drink 4530 nectarine n A variety of the peach 4531 needlework n Embroidery 4532 needy adj " Being in need, want, or poverty" 4533 nefarious adj Wicked in the extreme 4533 nefarious adjective very wicked 4534 negate v To deny 4535 negation n The act of denying or of asserting the falsity of a proposition 4535 negation noun denial 4536 neglectful adj Exhibiting or indicating omission 4537 negligee n A loose gown worn by women 4538 negligence n Omission of that which ought to be done 4538 negligence noun carelessness 4539 negligent adj Apt to omit what ought to be done 4539 negligent taking too little care 4540 negligible adj " Transferable by assignment, endorsement, or delivery" 4541 negotiable v " To bargain with others for an agreement, as for a treaty or transfer of property" 4542 Nemesis n A goddess; divinity of chastisement and vengeance 4542 nemesis noun revenging agent 4543 neocracy n Government administered by new or untried persons 4544 neo-Darwinsim n Darwinism as modified and extended by more recent students 4545 neo-Latin n Modernized Latin 4546 Neolithic adj Pertaining to the later stone age 4547 neologism noun new or newly coined word or phrase 4548 neology n The coining or using of new words or new meanings of words 4549 neopaganism n A new or revived paganism 4550 neophyte adj Having the character of a beginner 4550 neophyte noun person who has been converted to a belief 4550 neophyte noun recent convert; beginner 4551 nepotism noun favoritism (to a relative) 4552 nestle v To adjust cozily in snug quarters 4553 nestling adj Recently hatched 4554 nether adjective lower 4555 nettle v To excite sensations of uneasiness or displeasure in 4555 nettle verb annoy; vex 4556 network n Anything that presents a system of cross- lines 4557 neural adj Pertaining to the nerves or nervous system 4558 neurology n The science of the nervous system 4559 neuter adj Neither masculine nor feminine 4560 neutral adj Belonging to or under control of neither of two contestants 4560 neutral adjective impartial; not supporting one side over another 4561 nevertheless conj Notwithstanding 4562 Newtonian adj " Of or pertaining to Sir Isaac Newton, the English philosopher" 4563 nexus noun a connection, tie, or link 4563 nexus noun connection 4564 nib noun beak; pen point 4565 nibble show some inclination to accept (an offer) 4566 nice precise, sensitive to subtleness 4566 nice scrupulous/hard to please/bad(ironic) 4567 nicety noun precision; minute distinction 4568 niggardly adj Stingy (no longer acceptable to use) 4568 niggardly adjective meanly stingy; parsimonious 4569 niggle verb spend too much time on minor points; carp 4570 nihilism noun denial of traditional values; absolute skepticism 4571 nihilist n An advocate of the doctrine that nothing either exists or can be known 4572 nil n Nothing 4573 nimble adj Light and quick in motion or action 4574 nirvana noun in Buddhist teachings, the ideal state in which the individual loses himself in the attainment of impersonal beatitude 4575 nit n The egg of a louse or some other insect 4576 nocturnal adj Of or pertaining to the night 4576 nocturnal adjective done at night 4577 noiseless adj Silent 4578 noisome adj " Very offensive, particularly to the sense of smell" 4578 noisome adjective offensive, disgusting (smell) 4578 noisome adjective foul smelling; unwholesome 4579 noisy adj Clamorous 4580 nomad adj Having no fixed abode 4581 nomadic adjective wandering 4582 nomenclature noun terminology; system of names 4583 nomic adj Usual or customary 4584 nominal adj Trivial 4584 nominal adjective in name only; trifling 4585 nominate v To designate as a candidate for any office 4586 nomination n The act or ceremony of naming a man or woman for office 4587 nominee n One who receives a nomination 4588 nonchalance n A state of mind indicating lack of interest 4588 nonchalance noun indifference; lack of interest 4589 nonchalant not having interest 4590 non-combatant n " One attached to the army or navy, but having duties other than that of fighting" 4591 noncommittal adjective neutral; unpledged; undecided 4592 nondescript adj Indescribable 4593 nonentity n A person or thing of little or no account 4593 nonentity noun person of no importance; nonexistence 4594 non-existent n That which does not exist 4595 nonpareil n One who or that which is of unequaled excellence 4596 nonplus verb bring to a halt confusion 4597 nonplussed greatly surprised 4598 non-resident adj Not residing within a given jurisdiction 4599 norm n A model 4600 normalcy n The state of being normal 4601 Norman adj " Of or peculiar to Normandy, in northern France" 4602 nostalgia noun homesickness; longing for the past 4603 nostrum n Any scheme or recipe of a charlatan character 4603 nostrum noun a quack remedy, an untested cure 4603 nostrum noun questionable medicine 4604 noticeable adj Perceptible 4605 notion nominal, token 4606 notoriety noun disrepute; ill fame 4607 notorious adj Unfavorably known to the general public 4608 novellette n A short novel 4609 novelty noun something new; newness 4610 novice n A beginner in any business or occupation 4610 novice noun beginner 4611 nowadays adv In the present time or age 4612 nowhere adv In no place or state 4613 noxious adj Hurtful 4613 noxious adjective harmful 4613 noxious adjective harmful 4614 nuance n A slight degree of difference in anything perceptible to the sense of the mind 4614 nuance noun shade of difference in meaning or color 4615 nubile adjective marriageable 4616 nucleus n A central point or part about which matter is aggregated 4617 nude adj Naked 4618 nugatory adj Having no power or force 4618 nugatory trifling/worthless 4619 nuisance n " That which annoys, vexes, or irritates" 4620 nullify noun make void and null 4620 nullify noun to make invalid 4621 numb without ability to feel or move 4622 numbness without ability to move a finger 4623 numeration n The act or art of reading or naming numbers 4624 numerical adj Of or pertaining to number 4625 numismatist noun person who collects coins 4626 nunnery n A convent for nuns 4627 nuptial adj " Of or pertaining to marriage, especially to the marriage ceremony" 4627 nuptial adjective related to marriage 4628 nurture n The process of fostering or promoting growth 4628 nurture verb bring up; feed; educate 4629 nutrient adjective providing nourishment 4630 nutriment n That which nourishes 4631 nutritive adj Having nutritious properties 4632 oaf noun stupid; awkward person 4633 oaken adj Made of or from oak 4634 oakum n Hemp-fiber obtained by untwisting and picking out loosely the yarns of old hemp rope 4635 obdurate adj Impassive to feelings of humanity or pity 4635 obdurate adjective hardened and unrepenting; stubborn, inflexible 4635 obdurate adjective stubborn 4636 obelisk n " A square shaft with pyramidal top, usually monumental or commemorative" 4636 obelisk noun tall column tapering and ending a pyramid 4637 obese adj Exceedingly fat 4637 obese adjective fat 4638 obesity n Excessive fatness 4639 obfuscate verb to darken, make obscure, muddle 4639 obfuscate verb confuse; muddle 4640 obituary adj A published notice of a death 4640 obituary adjective death notice 4641 objective adj Grasping and representing facts as they are 4641 objective adjective not influenced by emotions; fair 4641 objective noun goal; aim 4642 objector n " One who objects, as to a proposition, measure, or ruling" 4643 obligate v To hold to the fulfillment of duty 4644 obligatory adj Binding in law or conscience 4644 obligatory adjective binding; required 4645 oblique adj Slanting; said of lines 4645 oblique adjective slanting; deviating from the perpendicular or from a straight line 4646 obliterate v To cause to disappear 4646 obliterate verb destroy completely 4647 oblivion n The state of having passed out of the memory or of being utterly forgotten 4647 oblivion noun forgetfulness 4648 oblivious unaware, having no memory 4649 oblong adj Longer than broad: applied most commonly to rectangular objects considerably elongated 4650 obloquy abusively detractive language, sharp criticism, vituperation 4651 obnoxious adj Detestable 4651 obnoxious adjective offensive 4652 obscure adjective dark; vague; unclear 4652 obscure verb darken; make unclear 4653 obsequies n Funeral rites 4654 obsequious adj Showing a servile readiness to fall in with the wishes or will of another 4654 obsequious adjective too eager to obey or serve 4654 obsequious adjective slavishly attentive; servile; sycophantic 4655 observance n A traditional form or customary act 4656 observant adj Quick to notice 4657 observatory n A building designed for systematic astronomical observations 4658 obsession noun fixed idea; continued brooding 4659 obsolescence n The condition or process of gradually falling into disuse 4660 obsolescent adj " Passing out of use, as a word" 4661 obsolete adj No longer practiced or accepted 4661 obsolete adjective no longer used 4661 obsolete adjective outmoded 4662 obstetrician n A practitioner of midwifery 4662 obstetrician noun physician specializing in delivery of babies 4663 obstetrics n The branch of medical science concerned with the treatment and care of women during pregnancy 4664 obstinacy n " Stubborn adherence to opinion, arising from conceit or the desire to have one's own way" 4665 obstinate adjective stubborn 4666 obstreperous adj Boisterous 4666 obstreperous adjective noisy, loud 4666 obstreperous adjective boisterous; noisy 4667 obstruct v " To fill with impediments so as to prevent passage, either wholly or in part" 4668 obstruction n Hindrance 4669 obtain to be established, accepted, or customary 4670 obtrude v To be pushed or to push oneself into undue prominence 4671 obtrusive adj Tending to be pushed or to push oneself into undue prominence 4671 obtrusive adjective projecting, prominent, undesirably noticeable 4671 obtrusive adjective pushed forward 4672 obtuse adjective blunt/stupid 4672 obtuse adjective blunt; stupid 4673 obvert v To turn the front or principal side of (a thing) toward any person or object 4674 obviate v " To clear away or provide for, as an objection or difficulty" 4674 obviate verb to make unnecessary, get rid of 4674 obviate verb make unnecessary; get rid of 4675 occasion n An important event or celebration 4676 Occident n The countries lying west of Asia and the Turkish dominions 4676 Occident noun the West 4677 occlude v " To absorb, as a gas by a metal" 4678 occluded blocked up 4679 occult adj Existing but not immediately perceptible 4679 occult adjective hidden, concealed, beyond comprehension 4679 occult adjective mysterious; secret; supernatural 4680 occupant n " A tenant in possession of property, as distinguished from the actual owner" 4681 occurrence n A happening 4682 octagon n A figure with eight sides and eight angles 4683 octave n " A note at this interval above or below any other, considered in relation to that other" 4684 octavo n " A book, or collection of paper in which the sheets are so folded as to make eight leaves" 4685 octogenarian adj A person of between eighty and ninety years 4686 ocular adj Of or pertaining to the eye 4687 oculist n One versed or skilled in treating diseases of the eye 4687 oculist noun physician who specializes in treatment of the eyes 4688 oddity n An eccentricity 4689 ode n The form of lyric poetry anciently intended to be sung 4690 odious adj Hateful 4690 odious adjective repulsive, hateful 4690 odious adjective hateful 4691 odium n " A feeling of extreme repugnance, or of dislike and disgust" 4691 odium noun contempt, dislike, aversion 4691 odium noun repugnance; dislike 4692 odor smell; favor; reputation 4693 odoriferous adj " Having or diffusing an odor or scent, especially an agreeable one" 4693 odoriferous adjective giving off an odor 4694 odorous adj " Having an odor, especially a fragrant one" 4694 odorous adjective having an odor 4695 odyssey noun long, eventful journey 4696 off adj Farther or more distant 4697 offhand adv Without preparation 4698 officiate v To act as an officer or leader 4699 officious adj Intermeddling with what is not one's concern 4699 officious adjective too eager or ready to help, offer advice 4699 officious adjective meddlesome; excessively trying to please 4700 offshoot n Something that branches off from the parent stock 4701 ogle verb glance coquettishly at; make eyes at 4702 ogre n A demon or monster that was supposed to devour human beings 4703 ointment n A fatty preparation with a butter-like consistency in which a medicinal substance exists 4704 olfactory adj of or pertaining to the sense of smell 4704 olfactory adjective concerning the sense of smell 4705 oligarchy noun government by a few 4706 olive-branch n " A branch of the olive-tree, as an emblem of peace" 4707 ominous adj Portentous 4707 ominous adjective threatening 4707 ominous adjective threatening 4708 omission n Exclusion 4709 omnipotence n Unlimited and universal power 4710 Omnipotent adj Possessed of unlimited and universal power 4710 omnipotent adjective all-powerful 4711 omnipresent adjective universally present; ubiquitous 4712 omniscience n Unlimited or infinite knowledge 4713 omniscient adj Characterized by unlimited or infinite knowledge 4713 omniscient adjective all-knowing 4714 omnivorous adj Eating or living upon food of all kinds indiscriminately 4714 omnivorous adjective eating both plant and animal food; devouring everything 4715 onerous adj Burdensome or oppressive 4715 onerous adjective needing effort, burdensome 4715 onerous adjective burdensome 4716 onomatopoeia noun words formed in imitation of natural sounds 4717 onrush n Onset 4718 onset n " An assault, especially of troops, upon an enemy or fortification" 4719 onslaught n A violent onset 4719 onslaught noun viscous assault 4720 onus n A burden or responsibility 4720 onus noun burden; responsibility 4721 opalescence n " The property of combined refraction and reflection of light, resulting in smoky tints" 4722 opalescent adjective iridescent 4723 opaque adj Impervious to light 4723 opaque adjective dark; not transparent 4724 opaqueness dullness/not allowing light to pass through 4725 operate v To put in action and supervise the working of 4726 operative adj Active 4727 operator n One who works with or controls some machine or scientific apparatus 4728 operetta n " A humorous play in dialogue and music, of more than one act" 4729 opiate noun sleep producer; deadener of pain 4730 opinion n " A conclusion or judgment held with confidence, but falling short of positive knowledge" 4731 opponent n " One who supports the opposite side in a debate, discussion, struggle, or sport" 4732 opportune adj " Especially fit as occurring, said, or done at the right moment" 4732 opportune adjective timely; well chosen 4733 opportunist n One who takes advantage of circumstances to gain his ends 4733 opportunist noun individual who sacrifices principles for expediency by taking advantage of the circumstances 4734 opportunity n Favorable or advantageous chance or opening 4735 opposite adj Radically different or contrary in action or movement 4736 opprobrious showing scorn or reproach 4737 opprobrium n The state of being scornfully reproached or accused of evil 4737 opprobrium noun infamy; vilification 4738 optic n Pertaining to the eye or vision 4739 optician n One who makes or deals in optical instruments or eye-glasses 4739 optician noun maker and seller of eyeglasses 4740 optics n " The science that treats of light and vision, and all that is connected with sight" 4741 optimism n The view that everything in nature and the history of mankind is ordered for the best 4742 optimist noun person who looks on the good side 4743 optimum adjective most favorable 4744 option n " The right, power, or liberty of choosing" 4745 optional adjective not compulsory; left to one's choice 4746 optometrist noun one who fits glasses to remedy visual defects 4747 optometry n Measurement of the powers of vision 4748 opulence n Affluence 4748 opulence noun wealth 4749 opulent adj Wealthy 4750 opus noun work 4751 oracular adjective foretelling; mysterious 4752 oral adj Uttered through the mouth 4753 orate v To deliver an elaborate or formal public speech 4754 oration n An elaborate or formal public speech 4755 orator n One who delivers an elaborate or formal speech 4756 oratorio n " A composition for solo voices, chorus, and orchestra, generally taken from the Scriptures" 4756 oratorio noun dramatic poem set to music 4757 oratory n The art of public speaking 4758 ordain verb command; arrange; consecrate 4759 ordeal n " Anything that severely tests courage, strength, patience, conscience, etc" 4760 ordinal n " That form of the numeral that shows the order of anything in a series, as first, second, third" 4761 ordinance noun decree 4762 ordination n A consecration to the ministry 4763 ordnance n A general name for all kinds of weapons and their appliances used in war 4764 orgies n Wild or wanton revelry 4765 orient verb get one's bearings; adjust 4766 orientation noun act of finding oneself in society 4767 orifice noun mouthlike opening; small opening 4768 origin n The beginning of that which becomes or is made to be 4769 original adj Not copied nor produced by imitation 4770 originate v To cause or constitute the beginning or first stage of the existence of 4771 ornate adj Ornamented to a marked degree 4771 ornate adjective excessively decorated 4772 ornithologist noun scientific student of birds 4773 ornithology noun study of birds 4774 orthodox adj Holding the commonly accepted faith 4774 orthodox adjective traditional; conservative in belief 4775 orthodoxy n Acceptance of the common faith 4776 orthogonal adj Having or determined by right angles 4777 orthography noun correct spelling 4778 orthopedic adj Relating to the correcting or preventing of deformity 4779 orthopedist n One who practices the correcting or preventing of deformity 4780 oscillate v To swing back and forth 4780 oscillate verb vibrate pendulumlike; weaver 4781 osculate v To kiss 4782 ossify v to convert into bone 4782 ossify verb to turn to bone; to settle rigidly into an idea 4782 ossify verb change or harden into bone 4783 ostensible adjective seeming, appearing as such, professed 4783 ostensible adjective apparent; professed; pretended 4784 ostentation n A display dictated by vanity and intended to invite applause or flattery 4784 ostentation display to obtain admiration or envy 4785 ostentatious adjective fond of showing ostentation 4785 ostentatious adjective showy; pretentious 4786 ostracism n " Exclusion from intercourse or favor, as in society or politics" 4786 ostracism shut out from society, refuse to meet, talk 4787 ostracize v To exclude from public or private favor 4787 ostracize verb exclude from public favor; ban 4788 ostrich fast-running bird unable to fly 4789 ought v To be under moral obligation to be or do 4790 oust v To eject 4790 oust verb expel; drive out 4791 out-and-out adv Genuinely 4792 outbreak n " A sudden and violent breaking forth, as of something that has been pent up or restrained" 4793 outburst n " A violent issue, especially of passion in an individual" 4794 outcast n " One rejected and despised, especially socially" 4795 outcry n A vehement or loud cry or clamor 4796 outdo v To surpass 4797 outlandish adj " Of barbarous, uncouth, and unfamiliar aspect or action" 4798 outlast v To last longer than 4799 outlaw n A habitual lawbreaker 4800 outlive v To continue to exist after 4801 out-of-the-way adj Remotely situated 4802 outpost n A detachment of troops stationed at a distance from the main body to guard against surprise 4803 outrage n A gross infringement of morality or decency 4804 outrageous adj Shocking in conduct 4805 outreach v To reach or go beyond 4806 outride v To ride faster than 4807 outrigger n A part built or arranged to project beyond a natural outline for support 4808 outright adv Entirely 4809 outset start 4810 outskirt n A border region 4811 outstretch v To extend 4812 outstrip v To go beyond 4813 outweigh v To surpass in importance or excellence 4814 overdo v To overtax the strength of 4815 overdose n " An excessive dose, usually so large a dose of a medicine that its effect is toxic" 4816 overeat v To eat to excess 4817 overhang n A portion of a structure which projects or hangs over 4818 overhaul examine thoroughly to learn about the condition 4819 overleap v To leap beyond 4820 overlord n One who holds supremacy over another 4821 overpass v " To pass across or over, as a river" 4822 overpay v To pay or reward in excess 4823 overpower v To gain supremacy or victory over by superior power 4824 overproduction n Excessive production 4825 overreach v To stretch out too far 4826 overrun v To infest or ravage 4827 oversee v To superintend 4828 overseer n A supervisor 4829 overshadow v To cast into the shade or render insignificant by comparison 4830 overstride v To step beyond 4831 overt adjective open to view 4832 overthrow v To vanquish an established ruler or government 4833 overtone n A harmonic 4834 overture n " An instrumental prelude to an opera, oratorio, or ballet" 4835 overweening adjective presumptuously arrogant, overbearing, immoderate, being a jerk 4835 overweening adjective presumptuous; arrogant 4836 overweight n Preponderance 4837 overwhelm weigh down, submerge 4838 ovoid adjective egg-shaped 4839 pachyderm noun thick-skinned animal 4840 pacifist noun one opposed to force; antimilitarist 4841 pacify v To bring into a peaceful state 4842 packet n " A bundle, as of letters" 4843 pact n A covenant 4844 paean noun song of praise or triumph 4844 paean noun song of praise or joy 4845 pagan n A worshiper of false gods 4846 pageant n " A dramatic representation, especially a spectacular one" 4847 painstaking adjective showing hard work; taking great care 4848 palatable adjective agreeable; pleasing to the taste 4849 palate n The roof of the mouth 4849 palate roof of the mouth; sense of taste 4850 palatial adj Magnificent 4850 palatial adjective magnificent 4850 palatial adjective magnificent 4851 paleontology n The branch of biology that treats of ancient life and fossil organisms 4851 paleontology noun study of prehistoric life 4852 palette n " A thin tablet, with a hole for the thumb, upon which artists lay their colors for painting" 4852 palette noun board on which painter mixes pigments 4853 palinode n A retraction 4854 pall v To make dull by satiety 4854 pall verb grow tiresome 4855 pallet noun small, poor bed 4856 palliate v To cause to appear less guilty 4856 palliate verb lessen the severity of 4856 palliate verb to make something appear less serious, to alleviate, to gloss over 4856 palliate verb ease pain; make less severe or offensive 4857 pallid adj Of a pale or wan appearance 4857 pallid adjective pale; wan 4858 palpability can be felt, touched, understood 4859 palpable n perceptible by feeling or touch 4859 palpable adjective tangible; easily perceptible 4860 palpitate verb tremble, beat rapidly and irregularly 4860 palpitate verb throb; flutter 4861 palsy n Paralysis 4862 paltry adjective insignificant; petty 4863 paly adj Lacking color or brilliancy 4864 pamphlet n " A brief treatise or essay, usually on a subject of current interest" 4865 pamphleteer v " To compose or issue pamphlets, especially controversial ones" 4866 pan flat/zoom 4867 panacea n A remedy or medicine proposed for or professing to cure all diseases 4867 panacea noun cure-all; remedy for all diseases 4868 panache noun flair; flamboyance 4869 Pan-American adj " Including or pertaining to the whole of America, both North and South" 4870 pandemic adj " Affecting a whole people or all classes, as a disease" 4870 pandemic adjective widespread; affecting the majority of people 4871 pandemonium n A fiendish or riotous uproar 4871 pandemonium noun wild tumult 4872 pander verb cater to the low desires of others 4873 panegyric n " A formal and elaborate eulogy, written or spoken, of a person or of an act" 4873 panegyric noun formal praise, eulogy 4873 panegyric noun formal praise 4874 panel n A rectangular piece set in or as in a frame 4875 panic n " A sudden, unreasonable, overpowering fear" 4876 panoply n A full set of armor 4877 panorama n A series of large pictures representing a continuous scene 4877 panorama noun comprehensive view; unobstructed view in all directions 4878 pantheism n The worship of nature for itself or its beauty 4879 Pantheon n A circular temple at Rome with a fine Corinthian portico and a great domed roof 4880 pantomime n Sign-language 4880 pantomime noun acting without dialogue 4881 pantoscope n A very wide-angled photographic lens 4882 papacy n The official head of the Roman Catholic Church 4883 papyrus n " The writing-paper of the ancient Egyptians, and later of the Romans" 4883 papyrus noun ancient paper made from stem of papyrus plant 4884 parable n A brief narrative founded on real scenes or events usually with a moral 4884 parable noun short, simple story teaching a moral 4885 paradigm noun a model, example, or pattern 4885 paradigm noun model; example; pattern 4886 paradox n A statement or doctrine seemingly in contradiction to the received belief 4886 paradox noun statement that looks false but is actually correct 4887 paragon n A model of excellence 4887 paragon noun model of reflection 4888 parallel v To cause to correspond or lie in the same direction and equidistant in all parts 4889 parallelism n Essential likeness 4889 parallelism noun state of being parallel; similarity 4890 paralysis n Loss of the power of contractility in the voluntary or involuntary muscles 4891 paralyze v To deprive of the power to act 4892 parameter noun limits; independent variable 4893 paramount adj Supreme in authority 4894 paramour n One who is unlawfully and immorally a lover or a mistress 4895 paranoia noun chronic form of insanity marked by delusions 4896 paranoiac noun mentally unsound person suffering from delusions 4897 paraphernalia n Miscellaneous articles of equipment or adornment 4897 paraphernalia noun equipment; odds and ends 4898 paraphrase v Translate freely 4898 paraphrase verb restate a passage in one's own words while retaining the thought of the author 4899 parasite noun animal or plant living on another; toady; sycophant 4900 parched adjective extremely dry; very thirsty 4901 pare v " To cut, shave, or remove (the outside) from anything" 4902 parentage n " The relation of parent to child, of the producer to the produced, or of cause to effect" 4903 parenthesis sentense within another one, smth separated 4904 Pariah n A member of a degraded class; a social outcast 4904 pariah noun an outcast, a rejected and despised person 4904 pariah noun social outcast 4905 parish n The ecclesiastical district in charge of a pastor 4906 Parisian adj Of or pertaining to the city of Paris 4907 parity n " Equality, as of condition or rank" 4907 parity noun equality; close resemblance 4908 parlance n Mode of speech 4909 parley v To converse in 4909 parley noun conference 4910 parliament n A legislative body 4911 parlor n A room for reception of callers or entertainment of guests 4912 parochial adjective narrow in outlook; provincial; related to parishes 4913 parody v To render ludicrous by imitating the language of 4913 parody noun humorous imitation; travesty 4914 paronymous adj Derived from the same root or primitive word 4915 paroxysm n A sudden outburst of any kind of activity 4915 paroxysm noun fit or attack of pain, laughter, rage 4916 parricide n The murder of a parent 4917 parry verb ward off a blow 4918 parse v " To describe, as a sentence, by separating it into its elements and describing each word" 4919 parsimonious adj Unduly sparing in the use or expenditure of money 4919 parsimonious adjective too economical, miserly 4919 parsimonious adjective stingy; excessively frugal 4920 partial adjective incomplete; biased; having a liking for something 4921 partiality noun inclination; bias 4922 partible adj Separable 4923 participant n One having a share or part 4924 participate v To receive or have a part or share of 4925 partisan adj Characterized by or exhibiting undue or unreasoning devotion to a party 4925 partisan noun one-sided, committed to a party, biased or prejudiced 4925 partisan noun one-sided; prejudiced; committed to a party 4926 partition n That which separates anything into distinct parts 4927 parvenu noun upstart; newly rich person 4928 pass? adjective old-fashioned; past the prime 4929 passible adj Capable of feeling of suffering 4930 passive adj Unresponsive 4930 passive adjective not active; acted upon 4931 pastiche noun imitation of another's style in musical composition or writing 4932 pastoral adj Having the spirit or sentiment of rural life 4932 pastoral adjective rural 4933 patent adjective open for the public to read; obvious 4934 paternal adj Fatherly 4935 paternity n Fatherhood 4936 pathetic adjective causing sadness, compassion, pity; touching 4937 pathological adjective pertaining to disease 4938 pathos n The quality in any form of representation that rouses emotion or sympathy 4938 pathos noun tender sorrow; pity; quality in art or literature that produces these feelings 4939 patina noun green crust on old bronze works; tone slowly by varnished painting 4940 patriarch n The chief of a tribe or race who rules by paternal right 4940 patriarch noun father and ruler of a family or tribe 4941 patrician adj Of senatorial or noble rank 4941 patrician adjective noble; aristocratic 4942 patrimony n " An inheritance from an ancestor, especially from one's father" 4943 patriotism n Love and devotion to one's country 4944 patron regular customer; person who gives support 4945 patronize v To exercise an arrogant condescension toward 4945 patronize verb support; act superior toward 4946 patronymic adj Formed after one's father's name 4947 patter v To mumble something over and over 4948 paucity n Fewness 4948 paucity noun scarcity, a lacking of 4948 paucity noun scarcity 4949 pauper n One without means of support 4950 pauperism n Dependence on charity 4951 pavilion n An open structure for temporary shelter 4952 payee n A person to whom money has been or is to be paid 4953 peaceable adj Tranquil 4954 peaceful adj Tranquil 4955 peccable adj Capable of sinning 4956 peccadillo n A small breach of propriety or principle 4956 peccadillo noun small sin; small weakness in one's character 4956 peccadillo noun slight offense 4957 peccant adj Guilty 4958 pectoral adj Pertaining to the breast or thorax 4959 pecuniary adj Consisting of money 4959 pecuniary adjective pertaining to money 4960 pedagogics n The science and art of teaching 4961 pedagogue n A schoolmaster 4961 pedagogue noun teacher; dull and formal teacher 4962 pedagogy n The science and art of teaching 4962 pedagogy noun teaching; art of education 4963 pedal n " A lever for the foot usually applied only to musical instruments, cycles, and other machines" 4964 pedant n A scholar who makes needless and inopportune display of his learning 4964 pedant noun scholar who overemphasizes book learning and technicalities 4965 pedantic adjective bookish, showing off learning 4965 pedantic adjective showing off learning; bookish 4966 peddle v To go about with a small stock of goods to sell 4967 peddler n One who travels from house to house with an assortment of goods for retail 4968 pedestal n " A base or support as for a column, statue, or vase" 4969 pedestrian n One who journeys on foot 4969 pedestrian adjective commonplace, trite, unremarkable 4969 pedestrian adjective ordinary, unimaginative 4970 pediatrician noun expert in children's diseases 4971 pediatrics n The department of medical science that relates to the treatment of diseases of childhood 4972 pedigree n One's line of ancestors 4973 pediment noun triangular part above columns in Greek buildings 4974 peerage n The nobility 4975 peerless adj Of unequaled excellence or worth 4976 peevish adj Petulant (irritable) 4977 pejorative adjective having a deteriorating or depreciating effect on the meaning of a word 4978 pell-mell adverb in confusion; disorderly 4979 pellucid adj Translucent 4979 pellucid adjective transparent, easy to understand 4979 pellucid adjective transparent; limpid; easy to understand 4980 penalty n The consequences that follow the transgression of natural or divine law 4981 penance n Punishment to which one voluntarily submits or subjects himself as an expression of penitence 4981 penance noun self-imposed punishment for sin 4982 penchant n A bias in favor of something 4982 penchant noun strong inclination, a liking 4982 penchant noun strong inclination; liking 4983 pendant n " Anything that hangs from something else, either for ornament or for use" 4983 pendant adjective hanging down from something 4984 pendulous adj " Hanging, especially so as to swing by an attached end or part" 4985 pendulum n " A weight hung on a rod, serving by its oscillation to regulate the rate of a clock" 4986 penetrable adj " That may be pierced by physical, moral, or intellectual force" 4987 penetrate v To enter or force a way into the interior parts of 4988 penetration n Discernment 4989 peninsular adj Pertaining to a piece of land almost surrounded by water 4990 penitence n Sorrow for sin with desire to amend and to atone 4991 penitent adjective feeling or showing regret 4991 penitent adjective repentant 4992 penitential adj Pertaining to sorrow for sin with desire to amend and to atone 4993 pennant n A small flag 4994 pension n A periodical allowance to an individual on account of past service done by him/her 4995 pensive adjective dreamily thoughtful; thoughtful with a hint of sadness 4996 pentad n The number five 4997 pentagon n " A figure, especially, with five angles and five sides" 4998 pentagram n A figure having five points or lobes 4999 pentahedron n A solid bounded by five plane faces 5000 pentameter n " In prosody, a line of verse containing five units or feet" 5001 pentathlon n The contest of five associated exercises in the great games and the same contestants 5002 pentavalent adj Quinqeuvalent 5003 penultimate adj A syllable or member of a series that is last but one 5004 penurious adj Excessively sparing in the use of money 5004 penurious adjective poor/stingy 5004 penurious adjective stingy; parsimonious 5005 penury n Indigence 5005 penury noun extreme poverty 5005 penury noun extreme poverty 5006 peon noun unskilled laborer; drudge 5007 perambulate v To walk about 5008 perceive v " To have knowledge of, or receive impressions concerning, through the medium of the body senses" 5009 perceptible adj Cognizable 5010 perception n Knowledge through the senses of the existence and properties of matter or the external world 5011 perceptive adjective insightful; aware; wise 5012 percipience n The act of perceiving 5013 percipient n One who or that which perceives 5014 percolate v To filter 5015 percolator n A filter 5016 percussion n The sharp striking of one body against another 5016 percussion adjective striking one object against another sharply 5017 perdition noun damnation; complete ruin 5018 peregrination noun traveling about, wandering 5018 peregrination noun journey 5019 peremptory adj Precluding question or appeal 5019 peremptory adjective urgent, imperative, unchallengeable, ending debate 5019 peremptory adjective demanding and leaving no choice 5020 perennial adj Continuing though the year or through many years 5020 perennial noun lasting for a long time (eg. a year) 5020 perennial noun something that is continuing or recent 5021 perfectible adj Capable of being made perfect 5022 perfidious adjective treacheres, faithless 5022 perfidious adjective basely false 5023 perfidy n Treachery 5023 perfidy noun treachery; breaking of faith 5023 perfidy noun violation of a thrust 5024 perforate v To make a hole or holes through 5024 perforate verb pierce; put a hole through 5025 perform v To accomplish 5026 perfumery n The preparation of perfumes 5027 perfunctory adj Half-hearted 5027 perfunctory adjective done as a duty withour care 5027 perfunctory adjective superficial; not thorough 5028 perhaps adv Possibly 5029 perigee n The point in the orbit of the moon when it is nearest the earth 5030 perilous dangerous 5031 perimeter noun outer boundary 5032 periodicity n The habit or characteristic of recurrence at regular intervals 5033 peripatetic adj Walking about 5033 peripatetic adjective wandering 5033 peripatetic adjective walking about; moving 5034 peripheral adjective marginal; outer 5035 periphery noun edge, especially of a round surface 5036 perish be destroyed; decay 5037 perjure v To swear falsely to 5038 perjury n A solemn assertion of a falsity 5038 perjury noun wilful fasle statement, unlawful act 5038 perjury noun false testimony while under oath 5039 permanence n " A continuance in the same state, or without any change that destroys the essential form or nature" 5040 permanent adj Durable 5041 permeable adjective porous; allowing passage through 5042 permeate v To pervade 5042 permeate verb spread into every part of 5042 permeate verb pass through; spread 5043 permissible adj That may be allowed 5044 permutation n " Reciprocal change, different ordering of same items" 5045 pernicious adj Tending to kill or hurt 5045 pernicious adjective harmful, injurious 5045 pernicious adjective very destructive 5046 perpendicular adj Straight up and down 5047 perpetrate verb be guilty; commit (a crime) 5047 perpetrate verb commit an offense 5048 perpetrator n The doer of a wrong or a criminal act 5049 perpetual adjective everlasting 5050 perpetuate v To preserve from extinction or oblivion 5051 perquisite n Any profit from service beyond the amount fixed as salary or wages 5051 perquisite noun any gain above stipulate salary 5052 persecution n Harsh or malignant oppression 5053 perseverance n A persistence in purpose and effort 5054 persevere v To continue striving in spite of discouragements 5054 persevere keep on steadily, continue 5055 persiflage n Banter 5056 persist v To continue steadfast against opposition 5057 persistence n " A fixed adherence to a resolve, course of conduct, or the like" 5058 personable adjective pleasing in appearance, attractive 5058 personable adjective attractive 5059 personage n " A man or woman as an individual, especially one of rank or high station" 5060 personal adj Not general or public 5061 personality n " The attributes, taken collectively, that make up the character and nature of an individual" 5062 personnel n The force of persons collectively employed in some service 5063 perspective n The relative importance of facts or matters from any special point of view 5064 perspicacious adj Astute 5064 perspicacious adjective having insight; penetrating; astute 5065 perspicacity n Acuteness or discernment 5065 perspicacity quick judging and understanding 5066 perspicuity noun clearness of expression; freedom from ambiguity 5067 perspicuous adj Lucid 5067 perspicuous adjective plainly expressed 5068 perspiration n Sweat 5069 perspire v To excrete through the pores of the skin 5070 persuadable adj " capable of influencing to action by entreaty, statement, or anything that moves the feelings" 5071 persuade v " To win the mind of by argument, eloquence, evidence, or reflection" 5072 pert adjective impertinent; forward 5073 pertain belong as a part, have reference 5074 pertinacious adj Persistent or unyielding 5074 pertinacious adjective stubborn; persistent 5075 pertinacity n Unyielding adherence 5076 pertinent adj Relevant 5076 pertinent adjective suitable; to the point 5077 perturb v To disturb greatly 5077 perturb verb disturb greatly 5078 perturbation n Mental excitement or confusion 5078 perturbation noun agitation 5079 perusal n The act of reading carefully or thoughtfully 5079 perusal noun reading 5080 pervade v To pass or spread through every part 5081 pervasion n The state of spreading through every part 5082 pervasive adj Thoroughly penetrating or permeating 5082 pervasive adjective spread throughout; permeating 5083 perverse adj Unreasonable 5083 perverse adjective stubborn; intractable 5084 perversion n Diversion from the true meaning or proper purpose 5084 perversion noun corruption; turning from right to wrong 5085 perversity n Wickedness 5085 perversity noun stubborn maintenance of a wrong cause 5086 pervert n One who has forsaken a doctrine regarded as true for one esteemed false 5087 pervious adj Admitting the entrance or passage of another substance 5088 pessimism noun belief that life is basically bad and evil; gloominess 5089 pest destructive thing or a person who is nuisance 5090 pestilence n A raging epidemic 5091 pestilent adj Having a malign influence or effect 5092 pestilential adj having the nature of or breeding pestilence 5092 pestilential adjective causing plague; baneful 5093 peter v " To fail or lose power, efficiency, or value" 5094 petrified taken away power (to think, feel, act) 5095 petrify v To convert into a substance of stony hardness and character 5095 petrify verb to make hard, rocklike 5095 petrify verb turn to stone 5096 petrous like a rock, hard, stony 5097 petty adjective trivial; unimportant; very small 5098 petulance n " The character or condition of being impatient, capricious or petulant" 5099 petulant adj Displaying impatience 5099 petulant adjective unreasonably impatient 5099 petulant adjective touchy, peevish 5100 pharisaical adjective pertaining to the Pharisees, who paid scrupulous attention to the tradition; self-righteous; hypocritical 5101 pharmacopoeia n A book containing the formulas and methods of preparation of medicines for the use of druggists 5102 pharmacy n The art or business of compounding and dispensing medicines 5103 phenomena noun observable facts; subjects of scientific investigation 5104 phenomenal adj Extraordinary or marvelous 5105 phenomenon n Any unusual occurrence 5106 philander v To play at courtship with a woman 5106 philander verb make love lightly; flirt 5107 philanthropic adj Benevolent 5108 philanthropist n One who endeavors to help his fellow men 5108 philanthropist noun lover of mankind; doer of good 5109 philanthropy n Active humanitarianism 5110 philately n The study and collection of stamps 5111 philharmonic adj Fond of music 5112 philistine noun a smug ignorant person; one who lacks knowledge 5112 philistine noun narrow-minded person, uncultured and exclusively interested in material gain 5113 philogynist n One who is fond of women 5114 philologist n An expert in linguistics 5115 philology n The study of language in connection with history and literature 5115 philology noun study of language 5116 philosophize v To seek ultimate causes and principles 5117 philosophy n " The general principles, laws, or causes that furnish the rational explanation of anything" 5118 phlegmatic adj Not easily roused to feeling or action 5118 phlegmatic adjective calm, sluggish temperament; unemotional 5118 phlegmatic adjective calm; not easily disturbed 5119 phobia noun morbid fear 5120 phonetic adj Representing articulate sounds or speech 5121 phonic adj Pertaining to the nature of sound 5122 phonogram n A graphic character symbolizing an articulate sound 5123 phonology n The science of human vocal sounds 5124 phosphorescence n The property of emitting light 5125 photoelectric adj Pertaining to the combined action of light and electricity 5126 photometer n Any instrument for measuring the intensity of light or comparing the intensity of two lights 5127 photometry n The art of measuring the intensity of light 5128 physicist n A specialist in the science that treats of the phenomena associated with matter and energy 5129 physics n The science that treats of the phenomena associated with matter and energy 5130 physiocracy n The doctrine that land and its products are the only true wealth 5131 physiognomy n The external appearance merely 5131 physiognomy noun face 5132 physiography n Description of nature 5133 physiological adjective pertaining to the science of the function of living organisms 5134 physiology n The science of organic functions 5135 physique n The physical structure or organization of a person 5136 picaresque adjective involving clever rogues or adventurers 5136 picaresque adjective pertaining to rogues in literature 5137 picayune adj Of small value 5138 piccolo n A small flute 5139 piebald adjective molted; spotted 5140 piece n " A loose or separated part, as distinguished from the whole or the mass" 5141 piecemeal adv Gradually 5142 pied adjective of mixed colors 5142 pied adjective variegated; multicolored 5143 piety noun religious devotion; godliness 5144 pillage n " Open robbery, as in war" 5144 pillage verb plunder 5145 pillory n A wooden framework in which an offender is fastened to boards and is exposed to public scorn 5145 pillory verb punish by placing in a wooden frame and subjecting to ridicule 5146 pincers n An instrument having two lever-handles and two jaws working on a pivot 5147 pinch be too tight, take between the thumb and finger 5148 pinchers n An instrument having two jaws working on a pivot 5149 pine waste away through sorrow or illness 5150 pinion verb restrain 5151 pinnacle n " A high or topmost point, as a mountain-peak" 5151 pinnacle noun peak 5152 pioneer n One among the first to explore a country 5153 pious adj Religious 5153 pious dutifull to parents; devoted to religion 5154 piquant adjective agreeably pungent, stimulating 5154 piquant adjective pleasantly tart-tasting; stimulating 5155 pique v To excite a slight degree of anger in 5155 pique noun hirt the pride or self-respect, stir (curiosity) 5155 pique noun irritation; resentment 5156 piteous adj Compassionate 5157 pitfall covered hole as a trap, unsuspected danger 5158 pith essential part, force, soft liquid substance 5159 pithy adjective concise; meaty 5160 pitiable adj Contemptible 5161 pitiful adj Wretched 5162 pitiless adj Hard-hearted 5163 pittance n Any small portion or meager allowance 5163 pittance noun small allowance or wage 5164 pivotal adjective of great importance (others depend on it) 5164 pivotal adjective crucial; key; vital 5165 placate v To bring from a state of angry or hostile feeling to one of patience or friendliness 5165 placate verb soothe, pacify, calm 5165 placate verb pacify; conciliate 5166 placebo noun harmless substance prescribed as a dummy pill 5167 placid adj Serene 5167 placid adjective peaceful; calm 5168 plagiarism n The stealing of passages from the writings of another and publishing them as one's own 5168 plagiarism noun theft of another's ideas or writing passed off as original 5169 plagiarize verb steal another's ideas and pass them off as one's own 5170 plaintive adjective mournful, melancholy, sorrowful 5170 plaintive adjective mournful 5171 planisphere n A polar projection of the heavens on a chart 5172 plaque flat metal on a wall as a memorial 5173 plasticity n The property of some substances through which the form of the mass can readily be changed 5174 platitude n " A written or spoken statement that is flat, dull, or commonplace" 5174 platitude noun a trite or banal statement; unoriginality 5174 platitude noun trite remark; commonplace statement 5175 platonic adjective purely spiritual; theoretical; without sensual desire 5176 plaudit n An expression of applause 5177 plauditory adjective approving; applauding 5178 plausible adj " Seeming likely to be true, though open to doubt" 5178 plausible adjective having a show of truth but open to doubt 5179 playful adj Frolicsome 5180 playwright n A maker of plays for the stage 5181 plea n An argument to obtain some desired action 5181 plea request 5182 plead address a court of law as an advocate 5183 pleasant adj Agreeable 5184 pleasurable adj Affording gratification 5185 plebeian adj Common 5185 plebeian adjective common; pertaining to the common people 5186 plebiscite noun expression of the will of a people by direct election 5187 pledgee n The person to whom anything is pledged 5188 pledgeor n One who gives a pledge 5189 plenary adj Entire 5189 plenary adjective complete; full 5190 plenipotentiary n A person fully empowered to transact any business 5190 plenipotentiary adjective fully empowered 5191 plenitude n Abundance 5191 plenitude noun abundance; completeness 5192 plenteous adj Abundant 5193 plethora noun glut 5193 plethora noun excess; overabundance 5194 pliant pliable, easile bent, shaped or twisted 5195 plight noun condition, state (especially a bad state or condition); predicament 5196 plod continue doing smth without resting 5197 pluck pull the feathers off, pick (eg. flowers) 5198 plumb n A weight suspended by a line to test the verticality of something 5198 plumb adjective get to the root of 5198 plumb adjective checking perpendicularly; vertical 5199 plummet n " A piece of lead for making soundings, adjusting walls to the vertical" 5199 plummet fall, plunge, steeply 5200 plunge move quickly, suddenly and with force 5201 pluperfect adj Expressing past time or action prior to some other past time or action 5202 plural adj Containing or consisting of more than one 5203 plurality n A majority 5204 plutocracy n A wealthy class in a political community who control the government by means of their money 5205 pneumatic adj Pertaining to or consisting of air or gas 5206 podiatrist noun doctor who treats ailments of the feet 5207 podium noun pedestal; raised platform 5208 poesy n Poetry 5209 poetaster n An inferior poet 5210 poetic adj Pertaining to poetry 5211 poetics n The rules and principles of poetry 5212 poignancy n " Severity or acuteness, especially of pain or grief" 5212 poignancy noun quality of being deeply moving; keenness of emotion 5213 poignant adj Severely painful or acute to the spirit 5213 poignant deeply moving; keen 5214 poise n Equilibrium 5214 poise be ready, be balanced, self-possession 5215 polar adj " Pertaining to the poles of a sphere, especially of the earth" 5216 polarize verb split into opposite extremes or camps 5217 polemic noun controversy; argument in support of point of view 5218 polemical controversial, argued 5219 polemics n The art of controversy or disputation 5220 politic adjective expedient; prudent; well devised 5221 polity noun form of government of nation or state 5222 pollen n The fine dust-like grains or powder formed within the anther of a flowering plant 5223 pollute v To contaminate 5224 polyarchy n Government by several or many persons of what- ever class 5225 polycracy n The rule of many 5226 polygamist noun one who has more than one spouse at a time 5227 polygamy n the fact or condition of having more than one wife or husband at once 5228 polyglot adj Speaking several tongues 5228 polyglot adjective speaking several languages 5229 polygon n A figure having many angles 5230 polyhedron n " A solid bounded by plane faces, especially by more than four" 5231 polysyllable adj " Having several syllables, especially more than three syllables" 5232 polytechnic adj " Pertaining to, embracing, or practicing many arts" 5233 polytheism n The doctrine or belief that there are more gods than one 5234 pommel v To beat with something thick or bulky 5235 pomposity n The quality of being marked by an assumed stateliness and impressiveness of manner 5235 pomposity noun self-important behavior; acting like a stuffed shirt 5236 pompous adj Marked by an assumed stateliness and impressiveness of manner 5237 poncho large piece of cloth 5238 ponder v To meditate or reflect upon 5239 ponderous adj Unusually weighty or forcible 5239 ponderous adjective heavy, bulky, dull 5239 ponderous adjective weighty; unwieldy 5240 pontiff n The Pope 5241 populace n The common people 5242 populous adj " Containing many inhabitants, especially in proportion to the territory" 5243 porous adjective full of pores; like a sieve 5244 portend v " To indicate as being about to happen, especially by previous signs" 5244 portend verb foretell; presage 5245 portent n Anything that indicates what is to happen 5245 portent noun omen; mervellous; threatening 5245 portent noun sign; omen; forewarning 5246 portfolio n " A portable case for holding writing-materials, drawings, etc" 5247 portly adjective stately; stout 5248 poseur someone taking on airs to impress others; a phony 5249 posit v To present in an orderly manner 5250 position n The manner in which a thing is placed 5251 positive adj Free from doubt or hesitation 5252 posse n A force of men 5253 possess v To own 5254 possession n " The having, holding, or detention of property in one's power or command" 5255 possessive adj " Pertaining to the having, holding, or detention of property in one's power or command" 5256 possessor n " One who owns, enjoys, or controls anything, as property" 5257 possible adj " Being not beyond the reach of power natural, moral, or supernatural" 5258 postdate v To make the date of any writing later than the real date 5259 posterior n The hinder part 5260 posterity noun descendants; future generations 5261 postgraduate adj Pertaining to studies that are pursued after receiving a degree 5262 posthumous adjective after death (as of a child born after father's death or book published after author's death) 5263 postprandial adjective after dinner 5264 postscript n Something added to a letter after the writer's signature 5265 postulate noun self-evident truth 5266 posture state, attitude; adopt a vain 5267 potable adjective suitable for drinking 5268 potency n Power 5269 potent adj Physically powerful 5269 potent adjective powerful; persuasive; greatly influential 5270 potentate n One possessed of great power or sway 5270 potentate noun monarch; sovereign 5271 potential n Anything that may be possible 5271 potential adjective expressing possibility; latent 5272 potion n A dose of liquid medicine 5272 potion noun dose (of liquid) 5273 potpourri noun heterogeneous mixture; medley 5274 poultice noun soothing application applied to sore and inflamed portions of the body 5275 poverty state of being poor 5276 powerless adj Impotent 5277 practicable adj Feasible 5277 practicable adjective feasible 5278 practical adjective based on experience; useful 5279 pragmatic adjective practical, favoring utility 5279 pragmatic adjective practical; concerned with practical values 5280 pragmatist noun practical person 5281 prate v To talk about vainly or foolishly 5281 prate verb speak foolishly; boast idly 5282 prattle v To utter in simple or childish talk 5282 prattle verb babble 5283 preamble n A statement introductory to and explanatory of what follows 5283 preamble noun introductory statement 5284 precarious adj Perilous 5284 precarious adjective uncertain, risky, dangerous 5284 precarious adjective uncertain; risky 5285 precaution n A provision made in advance for some possible emergency or danger 5286 precede v To happen first 5287 precedence n " Priority in place, time, or rank" 5288 precedent n An instance that may serve as a guide or basis for a rule 5288 precedent noun something preceding in time which may be used as an authority or guide for future decision 5288 precedent adjective preceding in time, rank, etc. 5289 precedential adj Of the nature of an instance that may serve as a guide or basis for a rule 5290 precept noun moral instruction 5290 precept noun practical rule guiding conduct 5291 precepts rules establishing standards of conduct 5292 precession n The act of going forward 5293 precipice n A high and very steep or approximately vertical cliff 5293 precipice noun cliff; dangerous position 5294 precipitant adj Moving onward quickly and heedlessly 5295 precipitate v To force forward prematurely 5295 precipitate adjective throw smth violently down from a height 5295 precipitate adjective headlong; rash 5296 precipitous adjective steep 5297 precise adj Exact 5297 precise adjective exact 5298 precision n " Accuracy of limitation, definition, or adjustment" 5299 preclude v To prevent 5299 preclude verb prevent, make impossible 5299 preclude verb make impossible; eliminate 5300 precocious adj Having the mental faculties prematurely developed 5300 precocious adjective advanced in development 5301 precursor n A forerunner or herald 5301 precursor noun forerunner 5302 precursory peliminary, anticipating 5303 predatory adj Prone to pillaging 5303 predatory adjective plundering 5304 predecessor n An incumbent of a given office previous to another 5304 predecessor noun former occupant of a post 5305 predicament n " A difficult, trying situation or plight" 5306 predicate v To state as belonging to something 5307 predict v To foretell 5308 prediction n A prophecy 5309 predilection noun special liking, mental preference 5309 predilection noun partiality; preference 5310 predominance n Ascendancy or preponderance 5311 predominant adj " Superior in power, influence, effectiveness, number, or degree" 5312 predominate v " To be chief in importance, quantity, or degree" 5312 predominate have more power than others 5313 preeminence n Special eminence 5314 preeminent adjective outstanding; superior 5315 preempt v To secure the right of preference in the purchase of public land 5315 preempt verb obtain by preemption or in advance 5315 preempt verb appropriate beforehand 5316 preemption n The right or act of purchasing before others 5317 preen tidy/show self-satisfaction 5318 preengage v To preoccupy 5319 preestablish v To settle or arrange beforehand 5320 preexist v To exist at a period or in a state earlier than something else 5321 preexistence n Existence antecedent to something 5322 preface n " A brief explanation or address to the reader, at the beginning of a book" 5323 prefatory adj Pertaining to a brief explanation to the reader at the beginning of a book 5323 prefatory adjective introductory 5324 prefer v To hold in higher estimation 5325 preferable adj More desirable than others 5326 preference n An object of favor or choice 5327 preferential adj " Possessing, giving, or constituting preference or priority" 5328 preferment n Preference 5329 prefix v To attach at the beginning 5330 prehensible adj Capable of being grasped 5331 prehensile adj Adapted for grasping or holding 5331 prehensile adjective capable of gasping or holding 5332 prehension n The act of laying hold of or grasping 5333 prejudice n A judgment or opinion formed without due examination of the facts 5334 prelacy n A system of church government 5335 prelate n One of a higher order of clergy having direct authority over other clergy 5336 prelude n An introductory or opening performance 5336 prelude noun introduction; forerunner 5337 premature adj Coming too soon 5337 premature doing or happening smth before the right time 5338 premeditate verb plan in advance 5339 premier adj First in rank or position 5340 premise n A judgment as a conclusion 5340 premise noun assumption; postulate 5341 premonition n Foreboding 5341 premonition noun forewarning 5342 premonitory adjective serving to warn 5343 preoccupation n " The state of having the mind, attention, or inclination preoccupied" 5344 preoccupy v To fill the mind of a person to the exclusion of other subjects 5345 preordain v To foreordain 5346 preparation n An act or proceeding designed to bring about some event 5347 preparatory adj Having to do with what is preliminary 5348 preponderance noun greatness in number, strength, weight 5348 preponderance noun superiority of power, quantity, etc. 5349 preponderant adj Prevalent 5350 preponderate v To exceed in influence or power 5351 prepossession n A preconceived liking 5352 preposterous adj Utterly ridiculous or absurd 5352 preposterous adjective absurd; ridiculous 5353 prerogative adj Having superior rank or precedence 5353 prerogative noun privilege; unquestionable right 5354 presage v To foretell 5354 presage verb warning sign 5354 presage verb foretell 5355 prescience n Knowledge of events before they take place 5356 prescient adj Foreknowing 5357 prescript adj Prescribed as a rule or model 5358 prescriptible adj Derived from authoritative direction 5359 prescription n An authoritative direction 5360 presentient adj Perceiving or feeling beforehand 5361 presentiment n Foreboding 5361 presentiment noun premonition; foreboding 5362 presentment n Semblance 5363 preservation n Conservation 5364 prestige noun impression produced by achievements or reputation 5365 presumption n That which may be logically assumed to be true until disproved 5365 presumption arrogance 5366 presumptuous adj Assuming too much 5366 presumptuous adjective arrogant; taking liberties 5367 pretension n A bold or presumptuous assertion 5368 pretentious adj " Marked by pretense, conceit, or display" 5368 pretentious adjective ostentatious; ambitious 5369 preternatural adj Extraordinary 5369 preternatural adjective not normal or usual 5369 preternatural adjective beyond that which is normal to nature 5370 pretext n A fictitious reason or motive 5370 pretext noun excuse 5371 prevail verb induce; triumph over 5372 prevalence n Frequency 5373 prevalent adj Of wide extent or frequent occurrence 5373 prevalent adjective common 5373 prevalent adjective widespread; generally accepted 5374 prevaricate v To use ambiguous or evasive language for the purpose of deceiving or diverting attention 5374 prevaricate verb to equivocate, to stray from the truth 5374 prevaricate verb lie 5375 prevention n Thwarting 5376 prickle v " To puncture slightly with fine, sharp points" 5377 priggish adj Conceited 5378 prim adj Stiffly proper 5378 prim adjective neat; formal 5378 prim adjective very precise and formal; exceedingly proper 5379 prima adj First 5380 primer n An elementary reading-book for children 5381 primeval adj Belonging to the first ages 5382 primitive adj Pertaining to the beginning or early times 5383 primogeniture noun seniority by birth 5384 primordial adjective existing at the beginning (of time); rudimentary 5385 primp verb dress up 5386 principal adj Most important 5387 principality n The territory of a reigning prince 5388 principle n A general truth or proposition 5389 priory n A monastic house 5390 pristine adj Primitive 5390 pristine adjective primitive, unspoiled, pure, as in earlier times, unadulterated 5390 pristine adjective characteristic of earlier times; primitive; unspoiled 5391 privateer n " A vessel owned and officered by private persons, but carrying on maritime war" 5392 privation noun hardship; want 5393 privilege n " A right or immunity not enjoyed by all, or that may be enjoyed only under special conditions" 5394 privity n Knowledge shared with another or others regarding a private matter 5395 privy adj Participating with another or others in the knowledge of a secret transaction 5395 privy adjective secret; hidden; not public 5396 probate adj " Relating to making proof, as of a will" 5397 probation n " Any proceeding designed to ascertain or test character, qualification, or the like" 5398 probe v To search through and through 5398 probe verb explore with tools 5399 probity n Virtue or integrity tested and confirmed 5399 probity noun uprightness, incorruptibility, principle 5399 probity noun uprightness; incorruptibility 5400 problematic adjective perplexing; unsettled; questionable 5401 proboscis noun long snout; nose 5402 procedure n A manner or method of acting 5403 proceed v " To renew motion or action, as after rest or interruption" 5404 proclamation n Any announcement made in a public manner 5405 proclivity noun inclination 5405 proclivity noun inclination; natural tendency 5406 procrastinate v To put off till tomorrow or till a future time 5406 procrastinate verb postpone; delay 5407 procrastination n Delay 5407 procrastination keeping on putting off 5408 proctor n An agent acting for another 5409 prod verb poke; stir up; urge 5410 prodigal n " One wasteful or extravagant, especially in the use of money or property" 5410 prodigal adjective wasteful, reckless with money 5410 prodigal adjective wasteful; reckless in money 5411 prodigious adj Immense 5411 prodigious adjective enormous, wonderful 5411 prodigious adjective marvelous; enormous 5412 prodigy n A person or thing of very remarkable gifts or qualities 5412 prodigy noun marvel; highly gifted child 5413 productive adj Yielding in abundance 5414 profane verb wordly, having contempt for God 5414 profane verb violate; desecrate 5415 profession n Any calling or occupation involving special mental or other special disciplines 5416 professor n A public teacher of the highest grade in a university or college 5417 proffer v To offer to another for acceptance 5418 proficiency n " An advanced state of acquirement, as in some knowledge, art, or science" 5419 proficient adj " Possessing ample and ready knowledge or of skill in any art, science, or industry" 5420 profile n An outline or contour 5421 profiteer n One who profits 5422 profligacy n Shameless viciousness 5422 profligacy shameless immorality 5423 profligate adj Abandoned to vice 5423 profligate adjective wasteful, prodigal, licentious, extravagant 5423 profligate adjective dissipated; wasteful; licentious 5424 profound adjective deep; not superficial; complete 5425 profundity depth 5426 profuse adj Produced or displayed in overabundance 5426 profuse abundant/lavish 5427 profusion noun lavish expenditure; overabundant condition 5428 progenitor noun ancestor 5429 progeny n Offspring 5429 progeny noun children; offspring 5430 prognosis noun forecasted course of a disease; prediction 5431 prognosticate verb predict 5432 progression n A moving forward or proceeding in course 5433 prohibition n A decree or an order forbidding something 5434 prohibitionist n One who favors the prohibition by law of the manufacture and sale of alcoholic beverages 5435 prohibitory adj " Involving or equivalent to prohibition, especially of the sale of alcoholic beverages" 5436 projectile noun missile 5437 projection n A prominence 5438 proletarian n A person of the lowest or poorest class 5438 proletarian noun member of the working class 5439 proliferate grow, reproduce by rapid multification 5440 proliferation noun rapid growth; spread; multiplication 5441 prolific adj Producing offspring or fruit 5441 prolific adjective abundantly fruitful 5442 prolix adj Verbose 5442 prolix adjective tiring because too long 5442 prolix adjective verbose; drawn out 5443 prologue n " A prefatory statement or explanation to a poem, discourse, or performance" 5444 prolong v To extend in time or duration 5445 promenade v To walk for amusement or exercise 5446 prominence n The quality of being noticeable or distinguished 5447 prominent adj " Conspicuous in position, character, or importance" 5448 promiscuous adj " Brought together without order, distinction, or design (for sex)" 5448 promiscuous adjective mixed indiscriminately; haphazard; irregular; particularly sexually 5449 promissory adj Expressing an engagement to pay 5450 promontory n A high point of land extending outward from the coastline into the sea 5450 promontory noun headland 5451 promoter n " A furtherer, forwarder, or encourager" 5452 promulgate v To proclaim 5452 promulgate verb make known by official proclamation or publication 5453 prone adjective prostrate; inclined to (undesirable things) 5453 prone adjective inclined to; prostrate 5454 propaganda n Any institution or systematic scheme for propagating a doctrine or system 5455 propagate v To spread abroad or from person to person 5455 propagate verb multiply; spread 5456 propagation increasing the number, spreading, extending 5457 propel v To drive or urge forward 5458 propellant adj Propelling 5459 propellants noun substances which propel or drive forward 5460 propeller n One who or that which propels 5461 propensity noun natural inclination 5462 prophecy n Any prediction or foretelling 5463 prophesy v " To predict or foretell, especially under divine inspiration and guidance" 5464 prophylactic adjective used to prevent disease 5465 propinquity noun nearness in time or place, affinity of nature 5465 propinquity noun nearness; kinship 5466 propitiate verb do smth to take away the anger of 5466 propitiate verb appease 5467 propitiatory conciliatory, appeasing, mitigating 5468 propitious adj Kindly disposed 5468 propitious adjective auspicious, presenting favorable circumstances 5468 propitious adjective favorable; kindly 5469 proponent noun person who supports or proposes (an idea) 5470 proportionate adj Being in proportion 5471 propound verb put forth for analysis 5472 propriety n " Accordance with recognized usage, custom, or principles" 5472 propriety noun fitness; correct conduct 5473 propulsion n A driving onward or forward 5474 propulsive adjective driving forward 5475 prosaic adj Unimaginative 5475 prosaic adjective everyday, mundane, commonplace, trite, pedestrian 5475 prosaic adjective commonplace; dull 5476 proscenium n That part of the stage between the curtain and the orchestra 5477 proscribe v " To reject, as a teaching or a practice, with condemnation or denunciation" 5477 proscribe verb denounce as dangerous 5477 proscribe verb ostracize; banish; outlaw 5478 proscription n Any act of condemnation and rejection from favor and privilege 5479 proselyte n One who has been won over from one religious belief to another 5480 proselytize verb convert to a religion or belief 5481 prosody n The science of poetical forms 5481 prosody noun the art of versification 5482 prospector n " One who makes exploration, search, or examination, especially for minerals" 5483 prospectus n A paper or pamphlet containing information of a proposed undertaking 5484 prostrate adj " Lying prone, or with the head to the ground" 5484 prostrate verb stretch out fill on ground 5485 protagonist n A leader in any enterprise or contest 5486 protean adjective versatile; able to take many shapes 5487 protection n " Preservation from harm, danger, annoyance, or any other evil" 5488 protective adj Sheltering 5489 protector n A defender 5490 protege n One specially cared for and favored by another usually older person 5491 prot?g? noun person under protection and support of a patron 5492 Protestant n A Christian who denies the authority of the Pope and holds the right of special judgment 5493 protocol n A declaration or memorandum of agreement less solemn and formal than a treaty 5493 protocol noun diplomatic etiquette 5494 protomartyr n The earliest victim in any cause 5495 protoplasm n The substance that forms the principal portion of an animal or vegetable cell 5496 prototype n " A work, original in character, afterward imitated in form or spirit" 5496 prototype noun original work used as a model by others 5497 protract v To prolong 5497 protract verb prolong 5498 protracted prolonged 5499 protrude v To push out or thrust forth 5499 protrude verb stick out 5500 protrusion n The act of protruding 5501 protuberance n Something that swells out from a surrounding surface 5502 protuberant adj Bulging 5503 protuberate v To swell or bulge beyond the surrounding surface 5504 provenance noun origin or source of something 5505 provender noun dry food; fodder 5506 proverb n " A brief, pithy saying, condensing in witty or striking form the wisdom of experience" 5507 provident adj Anticipating and making ready for future wants or emergencies 5507 provident adjective frugal; looking to the future 5507 provident adjective displaying foresight; thrifty; preparing for emergencies 5508 providential adj Effected by divine guidance 5509 provincial adj Uncultured in thought and manner 5509 provincial adjective pertaining to a province; limited 5510 provisional adjective of the present time only 5510 provisional adjective tentative 5511 proviso n " A clause in a contract, will, etc" ", by which its operation is rendered conditional" 5511 proviso noun stipulation 5512 provocation n An action or mode of conduct that excites resentment 5513 provoke verb make angry; vax 5513 provoke verb stir to anger; cause retaliation 5514 prowess n " Strength, skill, and intrepidity in battle" 5515 proximately adv Immediately 5516 proximity noun nearness 5517 proxy n A person who is empowered by another to represent him or her in a given matter 5517 proxy noun authorized agent 5518 prude noun excessively modest person 5519 prudence n Caution 5519 prudence careful forethought 5520 prudent adjective cautious; careful 5521 prudential adj Proceeding or marked by caution 5522 prudery n An undue display of modesty or delicacy 5523 prudish easily shocked, excessively modest 5524 prune verb dried plum, silly person 5524 prune verb cut away; trim 5525 prurient adj Inclined to lascivious thoughts and desires 5525 prurient adjective based on lascivious thoughts 5526 pry get smth; inquire too curiosly 5527 pseudapostle n A pretended or false apostle 5528 pseudonym n " A fictitious name, especially when assumed by a writer" 5528 pseudonym noun pen-name 5529 pseudonymity n The state or character of using a fictitious name 5530 psyche noun soul; mind 5531 psychiatrist noun a doctor who treats mental diseases 5532 psychiatry n The branch of medicine that relates to mental disease 5533 psychic adj Pertaining to the mind or soul 5534 psychopathic adj Morally irresponsible 5534 psychopathic adjective pertaining to mental derangement 5535 psychosis noun mental disorder 5536 psychotherapy n The treatment of mental disease 5537 pterodactyl noun extinct flying reptile 5538 pucker wrinkle 5539 pudgy adj Small and fat 5540 puerile adj Childish 5540 puerile adjective childish 5541 pugilist noun boxer 5542 pugnacious adj Quarrelsome 5542 pugnacious adjective fond of, in the habit of 5542 pugnacious adjective combative; disposed to fight 5543 puissance strength 5544 puissant adj Possessing strength 5544 puissant adjective powerful; strong; potent 5545 pulchritude noun beauty; comeliness 5546 pulmonary adj Pertaining to the lungs 5546 pulmonary adjective pertaining to the lungs 5547 pulsate verb throb 5548 pummel verb beat 5549 punch strike with the fist; tool for cutting holes; alc. drink 5550 punctilious adj Strictly observant of the rules or forms prescribed by law or custom 5550 punctilious adjective precise, paying attention to trivialities 5550 punctilious adjective laying stress on niceties of conduct, form; precise 5551 punctual adj Observant and exact in points of time 5552 pundit noun pedant, authority on a subject 5552 pundit noun learned Hindu; any learned man; authority on a subject 5553 pungency n The quality of affecting the sense of smell 5553 pungency sharpness; stinging quality 5554 pungent adj Affecting the sense of smell 5554 pungent adjective stinging; caustic 5555 punitive adj Pertaining to punishment 5555 punitive adjective punishing 5556 puny adjective insignificant; tiny; weak 5557 pupilage n The state or period of being a student 5558 purchase noun firm grasp or footing 5559 purgatory n An intermediate state where souls are made fit for paradise or heaven by expiatory suffering 5559 purgatory noun place for spiritual expiation 5560 purge verb clean by removing impurities; clear of charges 5561 purl v " To cause to whirl, as in an eddy" 5562 purloin v To steal 5562 purloin verb steal 5563 purport n Intent 5563 purport noun intention; meaning 5564 purvey provide, supply 5565 purveyor n one who supplies 5565 purveyor noun furnisher of foodstuffs; caterer 5566 purview noun scope 5567 pusillanimous adj Without spirit or bravery 5567 pusillanimous adjective cowardly, craven 5567 pusillanimous adjective cowardly; fainthearted 5568 putative adjective supposed; reputed 5569 putrefaction becoming rotten 5570 putrescent adj Undergoing decomposition of animal or vegetable matter accompanied by fetid odors 5571 putrid adjective foul; rotten; decayed 5572 pyre n A heap of combustibles arranged for burning a dead body 5572 pyre large pile of wood for burning 5573 pyromania n An insane propensity to set things on fire 5574 pyromaniac noun person with an insane desire to set things on fire 5575 pyrotechnic adj Pertaining to fireworks or their manufacture 5576 pyx n " A vessel or casket, usually of precious metal, in which the host is preserved" 5577 quack noun person dishonestly claiming to smth 5577 quack noun charlatan; impostor 5578 quackery n Charlatanry 5579 quadrate v To divide into quarters 5580 quadruple v To multiply by four 5581 quadrupled noun four-footed animal 5582 quaff verb drink deeply 5582 quaff verb drink with relish 5583 quagmire noun bog; marsh 5584 quail verb lose courage, turn frightened 5584 quail verb cower; lose heart 5585 quaint adjective odd; old-fashioned; picturesque 5586 qualification n " A requisite for an employment, position, right, or privilege" 5587 qualified adjective limited; restricted 5588 qualify v " To endow or furnish with requisite ability, character, knowledge, skill, or possessions" 5589 qualm n A fit of nausea 5589 qualm feeling of doubt, temporary feeling of sickness in the stomach 5590 qualms noun misgivings 5591 quandary n A puzzling predicament 5591 quandary noun state of doubt or perplexity 5591 quandary noun dilemma 5592 quantity n Magnitude 5593 quarantine n The enforced isolation of any person or place infected with contagious disease 5593 quarantine noun isolation of person or ship to prevent spread of infection 5594 quarrelsome adj Irascible 5595 quarry noun victim; object of a hunt 5595 quarry verb dig into 5596 quarter n One of four equal parts into which anything is or may be divided 5597 quarterly adj Occurring or made at intervals of three months 5598 quartet n A composition for four voices or four instruments 5599 quarto n An eight-page newspaper of any size 5600 quay n A wharf or artificial landing-place on the shore of a harbor or projecting into it 5600 quay noun dock; landing place 5601 queasy adjective easily nauseated; squeamish 5602 quell verb suppress, subdue 5602 quell verb put down; quiet 5603 querulous adj Habitually complaining 5603 querulous adjective fretful; whining 5604 query v To make inquiry 5605 queue n " A file of persons waiting in order of their arrival, as for admittance" 5605 queue noun line 5606 quibble n An utterly trivial distinction or objection 5606 quibble verb try to avoid by sophistication 5606 quibble verb equivocate; play on words 5607 quiescence n Quiet 5607 quiescence state of being passive/motionless 5608 quiescent adj Being in a state of repose or inaction 5608 quiescent adjective at rest, dormant, torpid 5608 quiescent adjective at rest; dormant 5609 quiet adj Making no noise 5610 quietude noun tranquillity 5611 quietus n " A silencing, suppressing, or ending" 5612 quintessence n The most essential part of anything 5612 quintessence noun purest and highest embodiment 5613 quintet n Musical composition arranged for five voices or instruments 5614 quip noun taunt 5615 quirk noun habit or action peculiar to smb or smth 5615 quirk noun startling twist; caprice 5616 quite adv Fully 5617 Quixotic adj Chivalrous or romantic to a ridiculous or extravagant degree 5617 quixotic adjective generous, unselfish 5617 quixotic adjective idealistic but impractical 5618 quizzical adjective bantering; comical; humorously serious 5619 quorum noun number of members necessary to conduct a meeting 5620 quotidian banal; everyday 5621 rabble mob, crowd; the lower classes of populace 5622 rabid adj Affected with rabies or hydrophobia 5622 rabid adjective like a fanatic; furious 5623 raconter person who tells anecdotes 5624 raconteur noun story-teller 5625 racy adj Exciting or exhilarating to the mind 5626 radiance n Brilliant or sparkling luster 5627 radiant bright, shining 5628 radiate v " To extend in all directions, as from a source or focus" 5629 radical n One who holds extreme views or advocates extreme measures 5630 radix n That from or on which something is developed 5631 raffish low, vulgar, base, tawdry 5632 ragamuffin noun person wearing tattered clothes 5633 rail verb scold; rant 5634 rail at find fault, utter reproaches 5635 raillery n Good-humored satire 5636 raiment noun clothing 5637 rakish adjective stylish; sporty 5638 ramble verb wonder aimlessly (physically or mentally) 5639 ramification noun branching out; subdivision 5640 ramify v To divide or subdivide into branches or subdivisions 5640 ramify verb to be divided or subdivided; to branch out 5640 ramify verb divide into branches or subdivisions 5641 ramose adj Branch-like 5642 ramp noun slope; inclined plane 5643 rampant adj " Growing, climbing, or running without check or restraint" 5643 rampant adjective rearing up on hind legs; unrestrained 5644 rampart n A bulwark or construction to oppose assault or hostile entry 5644 rampart noun defensive mound of earth 5645 ramshackle adjective rickety; falling apart 5646 rancid adjective having the odor of stale fat 5647 rancor n Malice 5647 rancor noun bitterness; hatred 5648 rancorous feeling bitterness, spitefulness 5649 rankle v To produce irritation or festering 5649 rankle verb irritate; fester 5650 rant verb use extravagant language 5650 rant verb rave; speak bombastically 5651 rapacious adj Disposed to seize by violence or by unlawful or greedy methods 5651 rapacious adjective greedy (esp for money) 5651 rapacious adjective excessively gasping; plundering 5652 rapid adj Having great speed 5653 rapine n " The act of seizing and carrying off property by superior force, as in war" 5654 rapprochement noun reconciliation 5655 rapt adj Enraptured 5656 raptorial adj Seizing and devouring living prey 5657 rarefied adjective made less dense (of a gas) 5658 rarefy to make thin, to make less dense, to purify or refine 5659 raspy adjective grating; harsh 5660 ratify verb approve formally; verify 5661 ratiocination noun reasoning; act of drawing conclusions from premises 5662 ration v " To provide with a fixed allowance or portion, especially of food" 5663 rationalism n " The formation of opinions by relying upon reason alone, independently of authority" 5664 rationalization noun bringing into conformity with reason 5665 rationalize verb reason; justify an improper act 5666 raucous adj Harsh 5666 raucous adjective harsh and shrill 5667 ravage v " To lay waste by pillage, rapine, devouring, or other destructive methods" 5667 ravage verb plunder; despoil 5668 rave act with excessive enthusiasm 5669 ravenous adj Furiously voracious or hungry 5669 ravenous adjective extremely hungry 5670 ravine n " A deep gorge or hollow, especially one worn by a stream or flow of water" 5671 raze verb destroy completely 5672 reaction n " Tendency towards a former, or opposite state of things, as after reform, revolution, or inflation" 5673 reactionary adj " Pertaining to, of the nature of, causing, or favoring reaction" 5673 reactionary adjective opposing progress 5673 reactionary adjective recoiling from progress; retrograde 5674 readily adv Without objection or reluctance 5675 readjust v To put in order after disarrangement 5676 ready adj In a state of preparedness for any given purpose or occasion 5677 realism n The principle and practice of depicting persons and scenes as they are believed really to exist 5678 realm noun kingdom; sphere 5679 rearrange v To arrange again or in a different order 5680 reassure v To give new confidence 5681 rebate noun discount 5682 rebellious adj Insubordinate 5683 rebuff n A peremptory or unexpected rejection of advances or approaches 5683 rebuff verb snub 5683 rebuff verb snub; beat back 5684 rebuild v To build again or anew 5685 rebut v To oppose by argument or a sufficient answer 5686 rebuttal noun refutation; response with contrary evidence 5687 recalcitrant adjective disobedient 5687 recalcitrant adjective obstinately stubborn 5688 recant v To withdraw formally one's belief (in something previously believed or maintained) 5688 recant verb take back as being false; give up 5688 recant verb repudiate; withdraw previous statement 5689 recapitulate v To repeat again the principal points of 5689 recapitulate verb summarize 5690 recapture v To capture again 5691 recast cast or fashoin anew 5692 recede v To move back or away 5693 receivable adj Capable of being or fit to be received - often money 5694 receptive adj " Having the capacity, quality, or ability of receiving, as truths or impressions" 5694 receptive adjective quick or willing to receive ideas, suggestions, etc. 5695 recession noun withdrawal; retreat 5696 recessive adj Having a tendency to go back 5697 recidivism noun relapse into antisocial or criminal behavior 5697 recidivism noun habitual return to crime 5698 recidivist n A confirmed criminal 5699 recipient noun receiver 5700 reciprocal adj Mutually interchangeable or convertible 5700 reciprocal adjective mutual; exchangeable; interacting 5701 reciprocate v To give and take mutually 5701 reciprocate verb repay in kind 5702 reciprocity n Equal mutual rights and benefits granted and enjoyed 5702 reciprocity granting of privileges in return for similiar 5703 recitals a number of, performance of music 5704 recitation n " The act of reciting or repeating, especially in public and from memory" 5705 reck v To have a care or thought for 5706 reckless adj Foolishly headless of danger 5707 reclaim v To demand or to obtain the return or restoration of 5708 recline v To cause to assume a leaning or recumbent attitude or position 5709 recluse n One who lives in retirement or seclusion 5709 recluse noun person who lives alone and avoids people 5709 recluse noun hermit 5710 reclusory n A hermitage 5711 recognizance n An acknowledgment entered into before a court with condition to do some particular act 5712 recognize v To recall the identity of (a person or thing) 5713 recoil v " To start back as in dismay, loathing, or dread" 5714 recollect v To recall the knowledge of 5715 recompense make payment to; reward, punish 5716 reconcilable adj Capable of being adjusted or harmonized 5717 reconcile verb settle a quarrel; restore peace 5717 reconcile verb make friendly after quarrel; correct inconsistencies 5718 recondite adjective little known; abstruse 5718 recondite adjective abstruse; profound; secret 5719 reconnaissance noun survey of enemy by soldiers; 5720 reconnoiter v " To make a preliminary examination of for military, surveying, or geological purposes" 5721 reconsider v " To review with care, especially with a view to a reversal of previous action" 5722 reconstruct v To rebuild 5723 recount verb narrate or tell; count over again 5724 recourse n Resort to or application for help in exigency or trouble 5724 recourse noun turned to for help 5724 recourse noun resorting to help when in trouble 5725 recover v To regain 5726 recreancy cowardice, a cowardly giving up 5727 recreant n A cowardly or faithless person 5727 recreant noun coward; betrayed of faith 5728 recreate v To refresh after labor 5729 recrimination noun countercharges 5730 recrudescence n The state of becoming raw or sore again 5731 recrudescent adj Becoming raw or sore again 5732 recruit v To enlist men for military or naval service 5733 rectify v To correct 5733 rectify verb correct 5734 rectitude n The quality of being upright in principles and conduct 5734 rectitude noun uprightedness 5735 recumbent adjective reclining; lying down completely or in part 5736 recuperate v To recover 5736 recuperate verb become strong after illness, loss, exhaustion 5736 recuperate verb recover 5737 recur v " To happen again or repeatedly, especially at regular intervals" 5738 recure v To cure again 5739 recurrent adj " Returning from time to time, especially at regular or stated intervals" 5739 recurrent adjective occurring again and again 5740 redeem get back by payment; compensate 5741 redemption n " The recovery of what is mortgaged or pledged, by paying the debt" 5742 redemptive serving to redeem 5743 redolence n Smelling sweet and agreeable 5744 redolent adj Smelling sweet and agreeable 5744 redolent adjective fragrant; odorous; suggestive of an odor 5745 redoubtable adj Formidable 5745 redoubtable adjective formidable, causing fear 5745 redoubtable adjective formidable; causing fear 5746 redound n Rebound 5747 redress v " To set right, as a wrong by compensation or the punishment of the wrong-doer" 5747 redress noun remedy; comprehension 5748 reducible adj That may be reduced 5749 redundance n Excess 5750 redundant adj Constituting an excess 5750 redundant adjective superfluous; excessively wordy; repetitious 5751 reek verb emit (odor) 5752 reestablish v To restore 5753 refectory noun dining hall 5754 refer v To direct or send for information or other purpose 5755 referable adj Ascribable 5756 referee n An umpire 5757 referrer n One who refers 5758 refine make or become pure, cultural 5759 refinery n " A place where some crude material, as sugar or petroleum, is purified" 5760 reflectible adj Capable of being turned back 5761 reflection n " The throwing off or back of light, heat, sound, or any form of energy that travels in waves" 5762 reflector n " A mirror, as of metal, for reflecting light, heat, or sound in a particular direction" 5763 reflexible adj Capable of being reflected 5764 reform n Change for the better 5765 reformer n One who carries out a reform 5766 refract v To bend or turn from a direct course 5767 refraction noun bending of a ray of light 5768 refractory adj Not amenable to control 5768 refractory adjective stubborn, unmanageable, untractable 5768 refractory adjective stubborn; unmanageable 5769 refragable adj Capable of being refuted 5770 refringency n Power to refract 5771 refringent adj Having the power to refract 5772 refulgent shining, brilliant 5773 refurbish verb renovate 5774 refusal n Denial of what is asked 5775 refutation noun disproof of opponents' arguments 5776 refute v To prove to be wrong 5776 refute verb disprove 5777 regal adjective royal 5778 regale v To give unusual pleasure 5778 regale verb to delight or entertain; to feast 5778 regale verb entertain 5779 regalia n pl The emblems of royalty 5780 regality n Royalty 5781 regatta noun boat or yacht race 5782 regenerate v To reproduce 5783 regeneration noun spiritual rebirth 5784 regent n One who is lawfully deputized to administer the government for the time being in the name of the ruler 5785 regicide n The killing of a king or sovereign 5785 regicide noun crime of killing a king 5785 regicide noun murder of a king or queen 5786 regime n Particular conduct or administration of affairs 5786 regime noun method or system of government 5787 regimen n " A systematized order or course of living with reference to food, clothing and personal habits" 5787 regimen noun prescribed diet and habits 5788 regiment n A body of soldiers 5789 regnant adj Exercising royal authority in one's own right 5790 regress v To return to a former place or condition 5791 regretful adj " Feeling, expressive of, or full of regret" 5792 rehabilitate v " To restore to a former status, capacity, right rank, or privilege" 5792 rehabilitate verb restore to proper condition 5793 reign v To hold and exercise sovereign power 5794 reimburse v To pay back as an equivalent of what has been expended 5794 reimburse verb repay 5795 rein n A step attached to the bit for controlling a horse or other draft-animal 5796 reinstate v " To restore to a former state, station, or authority" 5797 reiterate v To say or do again and again 5797 reiterate verb say or do again several times 5797 reiterate verb repeat 5798 rejoin v To reunite after separation 5799 rejuvenate v To restore to youth 5799 rejuvenate verb make young again 5800 rejuvenation becoming young in nature or appearence 5801 rejuvenescence n A renewal of youth 5802 relapse v To suffer a return of a disease after partial recovery 5802 relapse fall back again 5803 relegate v " To send off or consign, as to an obscure position or remote destination" 5803 relegate verb banish; consign to inferior position 5804 relent v To yield 5805 relevancy noun pertinence; reference to the case in hand 5806 relevant adj Bearing upon the matter in hand 5807 reliance n Dependence 5808 reliant adj Having confidence 5809 relinquish v To give up using or having 5809 relinquish verb give up 5809 relinquish verb abandon 5810 reliquary n " A casket, coffer, or repository in which relics are kept" 5811 relish v To like the taste or savor of 5811 relish verb savor; enjoy 5812 reluctance n Unwillingness 5813 reluctant adj Unwilling 5813 reluctant unwilling or disinclined 5814 remediable adjective reparable 5815 remedial adjective curative; corrective 5816 remembrance n Recollection 5817 reminiscence n The calling to mind of incidents within the range of personal knowledge or experience 5817 reminiscence noun recollection 5818 reminiscent adj Pertaining to the recollection of matters of personal interest 5819 remiss adj Negligent 5819 remiss adjective negligent 5820 remission n Temporary diminution of a disease 5821 remnant noun remainder 5822 remodel v Reconstruct 5823 remonstrance n Reproof 5824 remonstrant adj Having the character of a reproof 5825 remonstrate v To present a verbal or written protest to those who have power to right or prevent a wrong 5825 remonstrate verb to protest, object 5825 remonstrate verb protest 5826 remorse noun guilt; self-reproach 5827 remunerate v To pay or pay for 5828 remuneration n Compensation 5829 remunerative adjective compensating; rewarding 5830 Renaissance n " The revival of letters, and then of art, which marks the transition from medieval to modern time" 5831 rend verb split; tear apart 5832 render verb deliver, provide, represent 5832 render verb deliver; provide; represent 5833 rendezvous n A prearranged place of meeting 5833 rendezvous noun meeting place 5834 rendition n Interpretation 5834 rendition noun translation; artistic interpretation of a song 5835 renegade noun deserter; apostate 5836 renege verb deny; go back on 5837 renounce verb abandon; discontinue; disown; repudiate 5838 renovate v " To restore after deterioration, as a building" 5838 renovate verb restore smth to better condition 5838 renovate verb restore to good condition; renew 5839 renowned celebrated, famous 5840 rent regular payment for the use of smth, division or split 5841 renunciation n An explicit disclaimer of a right or privilege 5841 renunciation verb giving up; renouncing 5842 reorganize v To change to a more satisfactory form of organization 5843 reparable adj Capable of repair 5843 reparable adjective capable of being repaired 5844 reparation n " The act of making amends, as for an injury, loss, or wrong" 5844 reparation noun amends; compensation 5845 repartee n " A ready, witty, or apt reply" 5845 repartee noun clever reply 5846 repast meal 5847 repeal v To render of no further effect 5848 repel v " To force or keep back in a manner, physically or mentally" 5848 repel refuse to accept/cause dislike 5849 repellent adj " Having power to force back in a manner, physically or mentally" 5849 repellent adjective driving away; unattractive 5850 repentance n " Sorrow for something done or left undone, with desire to make things right by undoing the wrong" 5851 repercussion noun rebound; reverberation; reaction 5852 repertoire noun list of works of music, drama, etc., a performer is prepared to present 5853 repertory n A place where things are stored or gathered together 5854 repetition n The act of repeating 5855 repine v To indulge in fretfulness and faultfinding 5855 repine verb be discontented with 5855 repine verb fret; complain 5856 replenish v " To fill again, as something that has been emptied" 5856 replenish verb fill up again 5857 replete adj Full to the uttermost 5857 replete adjective filled to capacity; abundantly supplied 5858 replica n " A duplicate executed by the artist himself, and regarded, equally with the first, as an original" 5858 replica noun copy 5859 replicate verb reproduce; duplicate 5860 repository n A place in which goods are stored 5860 repository noun storehouse 5861 reprehend v To find fault with 5862 reprehensible adj Censurable 5862 reprehensible adjective deserving blame 5863 reprehension n Expression of blame 5864 repress v To keep under restraint or control 5864 repress verb restrain; crush; oppress 5865 repressible adj Able to be kept under restraint or control 5866 reprieve v To grant a respite from punishment to 5866 reprieve noun temporary stay 5867 reprimand v To chide or rebuke for a fault 5867 reprimand verb reprove severely 5868 reprisal n Any infliction or act by way of retaliation on an enemy 5868 reprisal noun retaliation 5869 reproach noun scold, upbraid 5869 reproach noun blame; censure 5870 reprobate n One abandoned to depravity and sin 5870 reprobate person hardened in sin; one devoid of decency 5871 reprobation noun severe disapproval 5872 reproduce v To make a copy of 5873 reproduction n The process by which an animal or plant gives rise to another of its kind 5874 reproof n An expression of disapproval or blame personally addressed to one censured 5875 reprove verb censure; rebuke 5876 repudiate v To refuse to have anything to do with 5876 repudiate verb disown, refuse to accept or pay 5876 repudiate verb disown; disavow 5877 repugnance n Thorough dislike 5877 repugnance noun loathing 5878 repugnant adj Offensive to taste and feeling 5879 repulse n " The act of beating or driving back, as an attacking or advancing enemy" 5880 repulsion noun act of driving back; distaste 5881 repulsive adj Grossly offensive 5881 repulsive causing a feeling of disgust 5882 repute v To hold in general opinion 5883 reputed adjective supposed 5884 requiem n A solemn mass sung for the repose of the souls of the dead 5884 requiem noun mass for the dead; dirge 5885 requisite adj Necessary 5885 requisite noun necessary requirement 5886 requital n Adequate return for good or ill 5887 requite v " To repay either good or evil to, as to a person" 5887 requite verb repay, give in return 5887 requite verb repay; revenge 5888 rescind v " To make void, as an act, by the enacting authority or a superior authority" 5888 rescind verb repeal/annul/cancel 5888 rescind verb cancel 5889 reseat v To place in position of office again 5890 resemblance n Similarity in quality or form 5891 resent v " To be indignant at, as an injury or insult" 5892 reserve noun self-control; formal but distant manner 5893 reservoir n " A receptacle where a quantity of some material, especially of a liquid or gas, may be kept" 5894 residue n A remainder or surplus after a part has been separated or otherwise treated 5894 residue noun remainder; balance 5895 resigned adjective unresisting, submissive 5895 resigned adjective unresisting; patiently submissive 5896 resilience n The power of springing back to a former position 5896 resilience quality of quickly recovering the proginal shape 5897 resilient adj Having the quality of springing back to a former position 5897 resilient adjective elastic; having the power of springing back 5898 resistance n The exertion of opposite effort or effect 5899 resistant adj Offering or tending to produce resistance 5900 resistive adj Having or exercising the power of resistance 5901 resistless adj Powerless 5902 resolution noun determination 5903 resolve noun determine 5903 resolve noun determination 5904 resonance n The quality of being able to reinforce sound by sympathetic vibrations 5904 resonance adj Able to reinforce sound by sympathetic vibrations 5905 resonant adjective echoing; resounding; possessing resonance 5906 resonate v To have or produce resonance 5907 resort to frequently visit 5908 resource n " That which is restored to, relied upon, or made available for aid or support" 5909 respite n Interval of rest 5909 respite noun delay in punishment; interval of relief; rest 5910 resplendent adj Very bright 5910 resplendent adjective brilliant; lustrous 5911 respondent adj Answering 5912 responsiveness noun state of reacting readily to appeals 5913 restitution n Restoration of anything to the one to whom it properly belongs 5913 restitution noun reparation; indemnification 5914 restive adjective refusing to move; reluctant to be controlled 5914 restive adjective unmanageable; fretting under control 5915 restraint noun controlling force 5916 resumption n " The act of taking back, or taking again" 5917 resurgent adj Surging back or again 5917 resurgent adjective rising again after defeat, etc. 5918 resurrect bring back into use 5919 resurrection n A return from death to life 5920 resuscitate v To restore from apparent death 5920 resuscitate verb revive 5921 resuscitation coming back to consciousness 5922 retaliate v To repay evil with a similar evil 5923 retaliation noun repayment in kind (usually for bad treatment) 5924 retard check, hinder 5925 retch v To make an effort to vomit 5926 retention n The keeping of a thing within one's power or possession 5927 retentive adjective holding; having a good memory 5928 reticence n The quality of habitually keeping silent or being reserved in utterance 5928 reticence noun reserve; uncommunicativeness; inclination to be silent 5929 reticent adj Habitually keeping silent or being reserved in utterance 5929 reticent reserved, untalkative, silent, taciturn 5930 retinue n The body of persons who attend a person of importance in travel or public appearance 5930 retinue noun following; attendants 5931 retiring adjective modest; shy 5932 retort n A retaliatory speech 5932 retort noun quick, sharp reply 5933 retouch v To modify the details of 5934 retrace v " To follow backward or toward the place of beginning, as a track or marking" 5935 retract v To recall or take back (something that one has said) 5935 retract verb withdraw; take back 5936 retrench v To cut down or reduce in extent or quantity 5936 retrench verb cut down; economize 5937 retribution noun vengeance; compensation; punishment for offenses 5938 retrieve v To recover something by searching 5938 retrieve verb recover; find and bring in 5939 retroactive adj " Operative on, affecting, or having reference to past events, transactions, responsibilities" 5939 retroactive adjective of a law which dates back to a period before its enactment 5940 retrograde v To cause to deteriorate or to move backward 5940 retrograde verb go backwards; degenerate, instead of advancing 5941 retrogression n A going or moving backward or in a reverse direction 5942 retrospect n A view or contemplation of something past 5943 retrospective adj Looking back on the past 5943 retrospective adjective looking back on the past 5944 reunite v " To unite or join again, as after separation" 5945 revelation n " A disclosing, discovering, or making known of what was before secret, private, or unknown" 5946 revelry noun boisterous merrymaking 5947 reverberate verb echo; resound 5948 revere v To regard with worshipful veneration 5948 revere have deep respect for 5949 reverent adj Humble 5949 reverent adjective feeling or showing deep respect 5949 reverent adjective respectful; worshipful 5950 reverie noun daydream; musing 5951 reversion n A return to or toward some former state or condition 5952 revert v " To return, or turn or look back, as toward a former position or the like" 5953 revile v To heap approach or abuse upon 5953 revile verb slander; vilify 5954 revisal n Revision 5955 revise v " To examine for the correction of errors, or for the purpose of making changes" 5956 revocation n Repeal 5957 revoke v To rescind 5958 revulsion noun sudden violent change of feeling; reaction 5959 rhapsodize verb to speak or write in an exaggerately enthusiastic matter 5960 rhapsody n Rapt or rapturous utterance 5961 rhetoric n The art of discourse 5961 rhetoric noun art of effective communication; insincere language 5962 rhetorical adjective pertaining to effective communication; insincere language 5963 rhetorician n A showy writer or speaker 5964 ribald adj Indulging in or manifesting coarse indecency or obscenity 5964 ribald adjective wanton; profane 5965 riddance n The act or ridding or delivering from something undesirable 5966 riddle puzzling person or thing 5967 rider noun amendment or clause added to a legislative bill 5968 ridicule n Looks or acts expressing amused contempt 5969 ridiculous adj Laughable and contemptible 5970 rife adj Abundant 5970 rife adjective abundant; current 5971 rift noun split, crack, dissension 5971 rift noun opening; break 5972 righteousness n Rectitude 5973 rightful adj Conformed to a just claim according to established laws or usage 5974 rigmarole n Nonsense 5975 rigor n Inflexibility 5975 rigor noun severity 5976 rigorous adj Uncompromising 5977 ripplet n " A small ripple, as of water" 5978 risible adj capable of exciting laughter 5978 risible adjective inclined to laugh; ludicrous 5979 risqu? adjective verging upon the improper; offcolor 5980 rivet fix, take up, secure; matel pin 5981 rivulet n A small stream or brook 5982 roan adjective brown mixed with gray or white 5983 robust adj Characterized by great strength or power of endurance 5983 robust adjective vigorous; strong 5984 rococo adjective ornate; highly decorated 5985 roil verb to make liquids murky by stirring up sediment 5986 roll call calling of names 5987 rondo n A musical composition during which the first part or subject is repeated several times 5988 rookery n A place where crows congregate to breed 5989 rope thick strong cord made by twisting 5990 roseate adjective rosy; optimistic 5991 roster noun list 5992 rostrum noun platform for speech-making; pulpit 5993 rotary adj " Turning around its axis, like a wheel, or so constructed as to turn thus" 5994 rotate v " To cause to turn on or as on its axis, as a wheel" 5995 rote n " Repetition of words or sounds as a means of learning them, with slight attention" 5995 rote noun repetition 5996 rotund adj Round from fullness or plumpness 5996 rotund rich and deep; plump and round 5997 rotunda noun circular building or hall covered with a dome 5998 rotundity noun roundness; sonorousness of speech 5999 rout verb stampede; drive out 6000 rubble noun broken fragments 6001 rubric heading, title, or category 6002 ruddy adjective reddish; healthy-looking 6003 rudimentary adj " Being in an initial, early, or incomplete stage of development" 6003 rudimentary adjective not developed; elementary 6004 rue v To regret extremely 6005 rueful adjective regretful; sorrowful; dejected 6006 ruffian adj A lawless or recklessly brutal fellow 6006 ruffian noun violent, cruel man 6006 ruffian noun bully; scoundrel 6007 ruminant adj Chewing the cud 6008 ruminate v " To chew over again, as food previously swallowed and regurgitated" 6008 ruminate verb chew the cud; ponder 6009 rummage verb ransack; thoroughly search 6010 rumple make rough 6011 rupture v To separate the parts of by violence 6012 ruse noun trick; stratagem 6013 rustic adj Characteristic of dwelling in the country 6013 rustic adjective pertaining to country people; uncouth 6014 rusticate verb banish to the country; dwell in the country 6015 ruth n Sorrow for another's misery 6016 ruthless adjective pitiless 6017 saccharine adjective cloyingly sweet 6018 sacrifice v " To make an offering of to deity, especially by presenting on an altar" 6019 sacrificial adj Offering or offered as an atonement for sin 6020 sacrilege n The act of violating or profaning anything sacred 6021 sacrilegious adj Impious 6021 sacrilegious adjective desecrating; profane 6022 sacrosanct adjective most sacred; inviolable 6023 sadistic adjective inclined to cruelty 6024 safeguard v To protect 6025 saga noun Scandinavian myth; any legend 6026 sagacious adj Able to discern and distinguish with wise perception 6026 sagacious adjective having sound judgment; perceptive, wise; like a sage 6026 sagacious adjective keen; shrewd; having insight 6027 salacious adj Having strong sexual desires 6027 salacious obscene 6028 salience n The condition of standing out distinctly 6029 salient adj Standing out prominently 6029 salient adjective prominent, protruding, conspicuous, highly relevant 6029 salient adjective prominent 6030 saline adj Constituting or consisting of salt 6030 saline adjective salty 6031 sallow adjective yellowish; sickly in color 6032 salubrious adjective healthful 6032 salubrious adjective healthful 6033 salutary adj Beneficial 6033 salutary adjective remedial, wholesome, causing improvement 6033 salutary adjective tending to improve; beneficial; wholesome 6034 salutation n " Any form of greeting, hailing, or welcome, whether by word or act" 6035 salutatory n The opening oration at the commencement in American colleges 6036 salvage n Any act of saving property 6036 salvage verb rescue from loss 6037 salvo n " A salute given by firing all the guns, as at the funeral of an officer" 6038 sanctimonious adj Making an ostentatious display or hypocritical pretense of holiness or piety 6038 sanctimonious adjective displaying ostentatious or hypocritical devoutness 6039 sanctimony self-righteousness, hypocritical, with false piety 6040 sanction v To approve authoritatively 6040 sanction verb approval (bt authority); penalty 6040 sanction verb approve; ratify 6041 sanctity n Holiness 6042 sangfroid noun coolness in a trying situation 6043 sanguinary adj Bloody 6043 sanguinary adjective bloody 6044 sanguine adj Having the color of blood 6044 sanguine adjective cheerful, confident, optimistic 6044 sanguine adjective cheerful; hopeful 6045 sanguineous adj Consisting of blood 6046 sanity health of mind; soundness of judgement 6047 sap weaken 6048 sapid adj Affecting the sense of taste 6049 sapience n Deep wisdom or knowledge 6050 sapient adj Possessing wisdom 6051 sapiential adj Possessing wisdom 6052 saponaceous adj Having the nature or quality of soap 6053 sarcasm n Cutting and reproachful language 6053 sarcasm noun scornful remarks; stinging rebuke 6054 sarcophagus n A stone coffin or a chest-like tomb 6054 sarcophagus noun stone coffin, often highly decorated 6055 sardonic adj Scornfully or bitterly sarcastic 6055 sardonic adjective disdainful; sarcastic; cynical 6056 sartorial adjective pertaining to tailors 6057 sash long strip worn round the waist 6058 sate verb satiate 6058 sate verb satisfy to the full; cloy 6059 satellite noun small body revolving around a larger one 6060 satiate v To satisfy fully the appetite or desire of 6060 satiate verb satisfy fully 6060 satiate verb surfeit; satisfy fully 6061 satiety noun condition of being crammed full; glutted state; repletion 6062 satire n " The employment of sarcasm, irony, or keenness of wit in ridiculing vices" 6062 satire noun form of literature in which irony; sarcasm, and ridicule are employed to attack vice and folly 6063 satiric adj " Resembling poetry, in which vice, incapacity ,or corruption is held up to ridicule" 6064 satirical adjective mocking 6065 satirize v To treat with sarcasm or derisive wit 6066 saturate verb soak 6067 saturnine adjective gloomy, dark, sullen, morose 6067 saturnine adjective gloomy 6068 satyr n A very lascivious person 6068 satyr noun half-human, half-bestial being in the court of Dionysus, portrayed as wanton and cunning 6069 saunter verb stroll slowly 6070 savage n A wild and uncivilized human being 6071 savant noun person of great learning 6071 savant noun scholar 6072 savoir faire noun tact; poise; sophistication 6073 savor v To perceive by taste or smell 6073 savor taste, flavour smth 6074 savory adjective tasty; pleasing, attractive, or agreeable 6075 sawdust tiny bits of wood 6076 scabbard n The sheath of a sword or similar bladed weapon 6076 scabbard sheath for the blade 6077 scanty adjective meager; insufficient 6078 scapegoat noun someone who bears the blame for others 6079 scarcity n Insufficiency of supply for needs or ordinary demands 6080 scavenger noun collector and disposer of refuse; animal that devours refuse and carrion 6081 scent smell (esp pleasant) 6082 schism noun division; split 6083 scholarly adj Characteristic of an erudite person 6084 scholastic adj Pertaining to education or schools 6085 scintilla n The faintest ray 6085 scintilla noun shred; least bit 6086 scintillate v To emit or send forth sparks or little flashes of light 6086 scintillate verb sparkle; flash 6087 scion noun offspring 6088 scoff verb mock; ridicule 6089 scope n A range of action or view 6090 scorch become discolored/dry up/go at high speed 6091 scoundrel n A man without principle 6092 scourge noun lash; whip; severe punishment 6093 scribble n " Hasty, careless writing" 6093 scribble write hastily 6094 scribe n One who writes or is skilled in writing 6095 script n Writing or handwriting of the ordinary cursive form 6096 Scriptural adj " Pertaining to, contained in, or warranted by the Holy Scriptures" 6097 scruple n Doubt or uncertainty regarding a question of moral right or duty 6098 scrupulous adj Cautious in action for fear of doing wrong 6098 scrupulous adjective conscientious; extremely thorough 6099 scrutinize verb examine closely and critically 6100 scullion noun menial kitchen worker 6101 scurrilous adj Grossly indecent or vulgar 6101 scurrilous adjective obscene; indecent 6102 scurry verb move briskly 6103 scurvy mean, contemptible 6104 scuttle v To sink (a ship) by making holes in the bottom 6104 scuttle verb scurry; run with short; rapid steps 6104 scuttle verb sink 6105 scythe n " A long curved blade for mowing, reaping, etc" 6106 seal piece of wax, lead, etc stamped on the document 6107 seance n A meeting of spirituals for consulting spirits 6108 sear v To burn on the surface 6109 sebaceous adj Pertaining to or appearing like fat 6109 sebaceous adjective oily; fatty 6110 secant adj " Cutting, especially into two parts" 6111 secede v " To withdraw from union or association, especially from a political or religious body" 6112 secession n " Voluntary withdrawal from fellowship, especially from political or religious bodies" 6112 secession noun withdrawal 6113 seclude v " To place, keep, or withdraw from the companionship of others" 6114 seclusion n Solitude 6114 seclusion noun isolation; solitude 6115 secondary adj Less important or effective than that which is primary 6116 secondly adv In the second place in order or succession 6117 second-rate adj " Second in quality, size, rank, importance, etc" 6118 secrecy n Concealment 6119 secretary n " One who attends to correspondence, keeps records" or does other writing for others 6120 secrete verb hide away; produce and release a substance into an organism 6121 secretive adj Having a tendency to conceal 6122 sectarian adjective relating to a religious fraction or subgroup; narrow-minded; limited 6123 secular adjective material (not spiritual); living outside monasteries 6123 secular adjective worldly; not pertaining to church matters; temporal 6124 sedate adj Even-tempered 6124 sedate adjective composed; grave 6125 sedentary adj Involving or requiring much sitting 6125 sedentary adjective requiring sitting 6126 sediment n Matter that settles to the bottom of a liquid 6127 sedition n Conduct directed against public order and the tranquillity of the state 6127 sedition noun resistance to authority; insubordination 6128 seditious adj Promotive of conduct directed against public order and the tranquillity of the state 6129 seduce v To entice to surrender chastity 6130 sedulous adj Persevering in effort or endeavor 6130 sedulous adjective persevering 6130 sedulous adjective diligent 6131 seer n A prophet 6132 seethe v To be violently excited or agitated 6132 seethe verb be disturbed; boil 6133 seignior n " A title of honor or respectful address, equivalent to sir" 6134 seine noun net for catching fish 6135 seismic adjective pertaining to earthquakes 6136 seismograph n An instrument for recording the phenomena of earthquakes 6137 seize v To catch or take hold of suddenly and forcibly 6138 selective adj Having the power of choice 6139 self-respect n Rational self-esteem 6140 semblance n Outward appearance 6140 semblance noun outward appearance; guise 6141 semiannual adj Recurring at intervals of six months 6142 semicircle n A half-circle 6143 semicivilized adj Half-civilized 6144 semiconscious adj Partially conscious 6145 seminal like a seed; constituting a source, originative 6146 seminar n Any assemblage of pupils for real research in some specific study under a teacher 6147 seminary n " A special school, as of theology or pedagogics" 6148 senile adj Peculiar to or proceeding from the weakness or infirmity of old age 6149 senility noun old age; feeble mindedness of old age 6150 sensation n A condition of mind resulting from spiritual or inherent feeling 6151 sense n " The signification conveyed by some word, phrase, or action" 6152 sensibility n Power to perceive or feel 6153 sensitive adj Easily affected by outside operations or influences 6154 sensorium n The sensory apparatus 6155 sensual adj Pertaining to the body or the physical senses 6155 sensual adjective devoted to the pleasures of the senses; carnal; voluptuous 6156 sensuous adj Having a warm appreciation of the beautiful or of the refinements of luxury 6156 sensuous adjective pertaining to the physical senses; operating through the senses 6157 sentence n A related group of words containing a subject and a predicate and expressing a complete thought 6158 sententious adjective short and pithy, full of maxims/proverbs 6158 sententious adjective terse; concise; aphoristic 6159 sentience n Capacity for sensation or sense-perception 6160 sentient adj Possessing the power of sense or sense-perception 6161 sentinel n Any guard or watch stationed for protection 6162 separable adj Capable of being disjoined or divided 6163 separate v To take apart 6164 separatist n A seceder 6165 septennial adj Recurring every seven years 6166 septic adjective putrid; producing putrefaction 6167 sepulcher n A burial-place 6167 sepulcher noun tomb 6168 sequacious adj Ready to be led 6169 sequel n That which follows in consequence of what has previously happened 6170 sequence n " The order in which a number or persons, things, or events follow one another in space or time" 6170 sequence succession, connected line of 6171 sequent adj Following in the order of time 6172 sequester v " To cause to withdraw or retire, as from society or public life" 6172 sequester verb retire from public life; segregate; seclude 6173 sequestrate v To confiscate 6174 seraph noun high-ranking, six-winged angel 6175 sere make hard and without feeling 6176 serendipity noun gift for finding valuable things not searched for 6177 serenity noun calmness; placidity 6178 sergeant n A non-commissioned military officer ranking next above a corporal 6179 sergeant-at-arms n An executive officer in legislative bodies who enforces the orders of the presiding officer 6180 sergeant-major n The highest non-commissioned officer in a regiment 6181 sermon reproving a person for his faults 6182 serpentine adjective winding; twisting 6183 serrated adjective having a toothed edge 6183 serrated adjective having a sawtoothed edge 6184 serration having a toothed edge 6185 service n Any work done for the benefit of another 6186 serviceable adj Durable 6187 servile adjective like a slave, lacking independence 6187 servile adjective slavish; cringing 6188 servitude n Slavery 6189 sever break off 6190 severance n Separation 6190 severance noun severing 6190 severance noun division; partition; separation 6191 severely adv Extremely 6192 severity noun harshness; plainness 6193 sextet n A band of six singers or players 6194 sextuple adj Multiplied by six 6195 shackle verb chain; fetter 6196 shaft arrow or spear, smth long and narrow 6197 shallow little depth; not earnest 6198 sham verb pretend 6199 shambles noun slaughterhouse; science of carnage 6200 shard piece of broken earthenware 6201 sheaf noun bundle of stalks of grain; any bundle of things tied together 6202 sheath cover for the blade of a weapon or a tool 6203 sheathe verb place into a case 6204 sheer adj Absolute 6205 sherbet noun flavored dessert ice 6206 shiftless adj " Wanting in resource, energy, or executive ability" 6207 shimmer verb glimmer intermittently 6208 shoddy adjective sham; not genuine; inferior 6209 shove push 6210 shrew noun scolding woman 6211 shrewd adj Characterized by skill at understanding and profiting by circumstances 6211 shrewd adjective astute; showing sound judgement 6211 shrewd adjective clever; astute 6212 shriek n " A sharp, shrill outcry or scream, caused by agony or terror" 6213 shrill sparp, piercing 6214 shrinkage n A contraction of any material into less bulk or dimension 6215 shrivel v To draw or be drawn into wrinkles 6216 shuffle n A mixing or changing the order of things 6217 shun keep away from; avoid 6218 shunt send from one track to another; lay aside; evade discussion 6219 sibilance n A hissing sound 6220 sibilant adj Made with a hissing sound 6221 sibilate v " To give a hissing sound to, as in pronouncing the letter s" 6222 sibling noun brother or sister 6223 sidelong adj Inclining or tending to one side 6224 sidereal adj Pertaining to stars or constellations 6225 sidestep step to one side 6226 siege n A beleaguerment 6227 significance n Importance 6228 significant adj " Important, especially as pointing something out" 6229 signification n " The meaning conveyed by language, actions, or signs" 6230 silt noun sediment deposited by running water 6231 simian adjective monkeylike 6232 similar adj Bearing resemblance to one another or to something else 6233 simile n A comparison which directs the mind to the representative object itself 6233 simile noun comparison of one thing with another, using the word "like" or "as" 6234 similitude n Similarity 6234 similitude noun similarity; using comparisons such as similes 6235 simper (give a) silly/self-conscious smile 6236 simpering adjective smirking 6237 simplify v To make less complex or difficult 6238 simulate v Imitate 6238 simulate verb feign 6239 simultaneous adj " Occurring, done, or existing at the same time" 6240 sinecure n Any position having emoluments with few or no duties 6240 sinecure noun well-paid position with little responsibility 6241 sinewy adjective tough; strong and firm 6242 singe v To burn slightly or superficially 6243 singular adjective unique; extraordinary; odd 6244 sinister adj Evil 6244 sinister adjective evil 6245 sinuosity n The quality of curving in and out 6246 sinuous adj Curving in and out 6246 sinuous adjective winding, undulating, serpentine 6246 sinuous adjective winding; bending in and out; not morally honest 6247 sinus n An opening or cavity 6248 siren n " A sea-nymph, described by Homer as dwelling between the island of Circe and Scylla" 6249 sirocco n hot winds from Africa 6249 sirocco noun warm, sultry wind blown from Africa to southern Europe 6250 sisterhood n A body of sisters united by some bond of sympathy or by a religious vow 6251 skeptic n One who doubts any statements 6251 skeptic noun doubter; person who suspends judgment until he has examined the evidence supporting a point of view 6252 skepticism n The entertainment of doubt concerning something 6253 skiff n " Usually, a small light boat propelled by oars" 6253 skiff small boat 6254 skimp verb provide scantily; live very economically 6255 skinflint noun miser 6256 skirmish n Desultory fighting between advanced detachments of two armies 6256 skirmish noun minor fight 6257 skit short piece of humorous writing 6258 skittish adjective lively; frisky 6259 skulk verb move furtively and secretly 6260 skullduggery noun dishonest behavior 6261 slack sluggish; dull; not tight 6262 slacken verb slow up; loosen 6263 slake verb to assuage, to satisfy, allay 6263 slake verb quench; sate 6264 slander noun defamation; utterance of false and malicious statements 6265 slate king of blue-grey stone; propose; critisize 6266 sleazy adjective flimsy; unsubstantial 6267 sleeper noun something originally of little value or importance that in time becomes very valuable 6268 sleight n A trick or feat so deftly done that the manner of performance escapes observation 6268 sleight noun dexterity 6269 slight adj Of a small importance or significance 6270 slither verb slip or slide 6271 sloth noun laziness 6272 slothful adj Lazy 6273 slough verb cast off 6274 slovenly adjective untidy; careless in work habits 6275 sluggard n A person habitually lazy or idle 6275 sluggard noun lazy, slow-moving person 6275 sluggard noun lazy person 6276 sluggish adjective slow; lazy; lethargic 6277 sluice noun artificial channel for directing or controlling the flow of water 6278 slur join sounds/words (indistinct) 6279 smattering noun slight knowledge 6280 smirk noun conceited smile 6281 smolder verb burn slowly without flame 6281 smolder verb burn without flame; be liable to break out in any moment 6282 snare trap 6283 snicker noun half-stiffed laugh 6284 snivel verb run at the nose; snuffle; whine 6285 snub treat with contempt 6286 soar rise, fly high 6287 sober self-controlled 6288 sobriety noun quality or condition of being sober 6288 sobriety noun soberness 6289 sobriquet noun nickname 6290 sociable adj Inclined to seek company 6291 socialism n A theory of civil polity that aims to secure the reconstruction of society 6292 socialist adj One who advocates reconstruction of society by collective ownership of land and capital 6293 sociology n The philosophical study of society 6294 sodden adjective soaked, saturated 6294 sodden adjective soaked; dull, as if from drink 6295 soggy heavy with water 6296 sojourn noun temporary stay 6297 Sol n The sun 6298 solace n " Comfort in grief, trouble, or calamity" 6298 solace noun comfort in trouble 6299 solar adj Pertaining to the sun 6300 solder n A fusible alloy used for joining metallic surfaces or margins 6301 soldier n A person engaged in military service 6302 solecism n Any violation of established rules or customs 6302 solecism noun construction that is flagrantly incorrect grammatically 6303 solemnity noun seriousness; gravity 6304 solicit verb request earnestly; seek 6305 solicitor n One who represents a client in court of justice; an attorney 6306 solicitous adjective worried; concerned 6307 solicitude n " Uneasiness of mind occasioned by desire, anxiety, or fear" 6308 soliloquy n A monologue 6308 soliloquy noun talking to oneself 6309 solstice n The time of year when the sun is at its greatest declination 6309 solstice noun point at which the sun is farthest from the equator 6310 soluble adj " Capable of being dissolved, as in a fluid" 6311 solvent adj Having sufficient funds to pay all debts 6311 solvent adjective of the power of forming a solution 6311 solvent adjective able to pay all debts 6312 somatic of the body 6313 somber adj Gloomy 6313 somber adjective gloomy; depressing 6314 somnambulist noun sleepwalker 6315 somniferous adj Tending to produce sleep 6316 somnolence n Oppressive drowsiness 6317 somnolent adj Sleepy 6317 somnolent adjective half asleep 6318 sonata n An instrumental composition 6319 sonnet n A poem of fourteen decasyllabic or octosyllabiclines expressing two successive phrases 6320 sonorous adj Resonant 6320 sonorous adjective resonant 6321 soot black powder in smoke 6322 soothsayer n One who claims to have supernatural insight or foresight 6323 sophism n A false argument understood to be such by the reasoner himself and intentionally used to deceive 6324 sophist noun teacher of philosophy; quibbler; employer of fallacious reasoning 6325 sophistical adj Fallacious 6326 sophisticate v To deprive of simplicity of mind or manner 6327 sophisticated complex, subtle, refined 6328 sophistication noun artificiality; unnaturalness; act of employing sophistry in reasoning 6329 sophistry n " Reasoning sound in appearance only, especially when designedly deceptive" 6329 sophistry noun fallacious reasoning, faulty logic 6329 sophistry noun seemingly plausible but fallacious reasoning 6330 sophomoric adjective self-assured though immature, affected, bombastic, overblown 6330 sophomoric adjective immature; shallow 6331 soporific adjective producing sleep 6331 soporific adjective sleep producer 6332 soprano n A woman's or boy's voice of high range 6333 sorcery n Witchcraft 6334 sordid adj Of degraded character or nature 6334 sordid adjective wretched, comfortless, contemptible 6334 sordid adjective filthy; base; vile 6335 soup?on noun suggestion; hint; taste 6336 souvenir n A token of remembrance 6337 spangle noun small metallic piece sewn to clothing for ornamentation 6338 sparse adj Thinly diffused 6338 sparse adjective not thick; thinly scattered; scanty 6339 Spartan adj Exceptionally brave; rigorously severe 6340 spasmodic adj Convulsive 6340 spasmodic adjective fitful; periodic 6341 spate noun sudden flood or strong outburst; a large number or amount 6342 spatial adjective relating to space 6343 spatula noun broad-bladed instrument used for spreading or mixing 6344 spawn verb lay eggs 6345 spear weapon with a metal point on a long shaft 6346 specialize v " To assume an individual or specific character, or adopt a singular or special course" 6347 specialty n An employment limited to one particular line of work 6348 specie n " A coin or coins of gold, silver, copper, or other metal" 6349 species n A classificatory group of animals or plants subordinate to a genus 6350 specimen n One of a class of persons or things regarded as representative of the class 6351 specious adj Plausible 6351 specious adjective illogical, of questionable truth or merit 6351 specious adjective seemingly reasonable but incorrect 6352 spectator n One who beholds or looks on 6353 specter n Apparition 6354 spectral adjective ghostly 6355 spectrum n An image formed by rays of light or other radiant energy 6355 spectrum noun colored band produced when beam of light passes through a prism 6356 speculate v To pursue inquiries and form conjectures 6357 speculator n " One who makes an investment that involves a risk of loss, but also a chance of profit" 6358 spendthrift noun someone who wastes money 6359 sphericity n The state or condition of being a sphere 6360 spheroid n A body having nearly the form of a sphere 6361 spherometer n An instrument for measuring curvature or radii of spherical surfaces 6362 sphinx-like adjective enigmatic; mysterious 6363 spinous adj Having spines 6364 spinster n A woman who has never been married 6365 splenetic adjective bad-tempered, irritable 6365 splenetic adjective spiteful; irritable; peevish 6366 splice join (two ends) 6367 sponge porous rubber for washing; live at once expense 6368 spontaneity noun lack of premeditation; naturalness; freedom from constraint 6369 spontaneous adj Arising from inherent qualities or tendencies without external efficient cause 6370 spoonerism noun accidental transposition of sounds in successive words 6371 sporadic adjective occurring irregularly 6372 sportive adjective playful 6373 sprightly adj Vivacious 6374 spry adjective vigorously active; nimble 6375 spume noun froth; foam 6376 spurious adj Not genuine 6376 spurious adjective false, counterfeit 6376 spurious adjective false; counterfeit 6377 spurn verb have nothing to do; reject or refuse 6377 spurn verb reject; scorn 6378 squabble v To quarrel 6379 squalid adj " Having a dirty, mean, poverty-stricken appearance" 6379 squalid adjective foul, filthy 6379 squalid adjective dirty; neglected; poor 6380 squander verb spend wastefully 6380 squander verb waste 6381 squat crouch/settle without permission 6382 squatter n One who settles on land without permission or right 6383 staccato adjective played in an abrupt manner; marked by abrupt sharp sound 6384 stagnant adj " Not flowing: said of water, as in a pool" 6384 stagnant adjective motionless; stale; dull 6385 stagnate v To become dull or inert 6386 stagnation n The condition of not flowing or not changing 6387 stagy adj Having a theatrical manner 6388 staid adj Of a steady and sober character 6388 staid adjective sober; sedate 6389 stalemate noun deadlock 6390 stallion n " An uncastrated male horse, commonly one kept for breeding" 6391 stalwart adjective strong; brawny; steadfast 6392 stamina noun strength; staying power 6393 stanch verb to stop the flow of a fluid 6393 stanch verb check flow of blood 6394 stanchion n " A vertical bar, or a pair of bars, used to confine cattle in a stall" 6395 stanza n " A group of rimed lines, usually forming one of a series of similar divisions in a poem" 6395 stanza noun division of a poem 6396 statecraft n The art of conducting state affairs 6397 static adj Pertaining to or designating bodies at rest or forces in equilibrium 6397 static adjective unchanging; lacking development 6398 statics n The branch of mechanics that treats of the relations that subsist among forces in order 6399 stationary adj Not moving 6400 statistician n One who is skilled in collecting and tabulating numerical facts 6401 statue noun law 6402 statuesque adj " Having the grace, pose, or quietude of a statue" 6403 statuette n A figurine 6404 stature n The natural height of an animal body 6405 statute n " Any authoritatively declared rule, ordinance, decree, or law" 6406 statutory adjective created by statute or legislative action 6407 steadfast adjective loyal 6408 stealth n A concealed manner of acting 6409 steeply rising or falling sharply 6410 stein noun beer mug 6411 stellar adj Pertaining to the stars 6411 stellar adjective pertaining to the stars 6412 stem from verb arise from 6413 stentorian adjective extremely loud and powerful 6413 stentorian adjective extremely loud 6414 steppe n One of the extensive plains in Russia and Siberia 6415 stereotyped adjective fixed and unvarying representation 6416 sterling adj Genuine 6417 stern verb check the flow 6418 stickler person who insists on importance of smth 6419 stifle v To smother 6420 stigma n A mark of infamy or token of disgrace attaching to a person as the result of evil-doing 6420 stigma noun mark of shame or disgrace 6420 stigma noun token of disgrace; brand 6421 stigmatize verb describe smb scornfully 6421 stigmatize verb brand; mark as wicked 6422 stiletto n A small dagger 6423 stilted adjective bombastic; inflated 6424 stimulant n Anything that rouses to activity or to quickened action 6425 stimulate v To rouse to activity or to quickened action 6426 stimulus n Incentive 6427 sting smth sharp 6428 stingy adj " Cheap, unwilling to spend money" 6428 stingy spending, using unwillingly 6429 stint noun to be thrifty, to set limits 6429 stint noun supply; allotted demand; assigned portion of work 6430 stipend n A definite amount paid at stated periods in compensation for services or as an allowance 6430 stipend noun pay for services 6431 stipple paint with dots 6432 stipulate verb state or put forward as a necessary condition 6432 stipulate verb make express conditions; specify 6433 stoic noun person who is indifferent to pleasure or pain 6434 Stoicism n The principles or the practice of the Stoics-being very even tempered in success and failure 6435 stoke verb to feed plentifully 6436 stolid adj Expressing no power of feeling or perceiving 6436 stolid adjective showing no emotion; impassive 6436 stolid adjective dull; impassive 6437 strait n A narrow passage of water connecting two larger bodies of water 6438 strands smth twisted together into a rope, line of development 6439 stratagem n Any clever trick or device for obtaining an advantage 6439 stratagem noun deceptive scheme 6440 stratum n " A natural or artificial layer, bed, or thickness of any substance or material" 6440 stratum noun layer of earth's surface; layer of society 6441 stray wander, lose one's way 6442 streak long, thin; move very fast 6443 streamlet n Rivulet 6444 striated adjective striped, grooved, or banded 6444 striated adjective marked with parallel bands; grooved 6445 stricture noun critical comments; severe and adverse criticism 6446 stride walk with long steps 6447 strident adjective loud and harsh 6448 stringency n Strictness 6449 stringent adj Rigid 6449 stringent adjective blinding; rigid 6450 stripling n A mere youth 6451 strut noun a supporting bar 6451 strut noun pompous walk 6451 strut noun supporting bar 6452 studious adj Having or showing devotion to the acquisition of knowledge 6453 stultify v To give an appearance of foolishness to 6453 stultify verb cause to appear foolish or inconsistent 6454 stupefy verb make numb; stun; amaze 6455 stupendous adj " Of prodigious size, bulk, or degree" 6456 stupor n Profound lethargy 6456 stupor noun state of apathy; daze; lack of awareness 6457 stygian adjective hence, dark, gloomy 6457 stygian adjective gloomy; hellish; deathly 6458 stymie verb to hinder, obstruct, or block 6458 stymie verb present an obstacle; stump 6459 suasion n The act of persuading 6460 suave adj Smooth and pleasant in manner 6461 suavity noun urbanity; polish 6462 subacid adj Somewhat sharp or biting 6463 subaltern noun subordinate 6464 subaquatic adj " Being, formed, or operating under water" 6465 subconscious adj " Being or occurring in the mind, but without attendant consciousness or conscious perception" 6466 subdue overcome, bring under control 6467 subjacent adj Situated directly underneath 6468 subjection n The act of bringing into a state of submission 6469 subjective adjective occurring or taking place within the subject; unreal 6470 subjugate v To conquer 6470 subjugate verb conquer; bring under control 6471 sublimate verb refine; purify 6472 sublime adjective extreme; astounding 6472 sublime adjective exalted; noble; uplifting 6473 subliminal adj Being beneath the threshold of consciousness 6473 subliminal adjective below the threshold 6474 sublingual adj Situated beneath the tongue 6475 submarine adj " Existing, done, or operating beneath the surface of the sea" 6476 submerge v To place or plunge under water 6476 submerge put under water, liquid, sink out of sight 6477 submergence n The act of submerging 6478 submersible adj Capable of being put underwater 6479 submersion n The act of submerging 6480 submission n A yielding to the power or authority of another 6481 submissive adjective yielding; timid 6482 submittal n The act of submitting 6483 subordinate adj Belonging to an inferior order in a classification 6484 suborn indice by bribery or smth to commit perjury 6485 subpoena written order requiring a person to appear in a low court 6486 subsequent adj Following in time 6486 subsequent adjective following; later 6487 subservience n " The quality, character, or condition of being servilely following another's behests" 6488 subservient adj Servilely following another's behests 6488 subservient adjective behaving like a slave; servile; obsequious 6489 subside v To relapse into a state of repose and tranquillity 6489 subside verb settle down; descend; grow quiet 6490 subsidiary adjective subordinate; secondary 6491 subsidy noun direct financial aid by government, etc. 6492 subsist v To be maintained or sustained 6493 subsistence n Sustenance 6493 subsistence noun existence; means of support; livelihood 6494 substantiate verb verify; support 6495 substantiation giving facts to support (statement) 6496 substantive adj Solid 6496 substantive adjective essential; pertaining to the substance 6497 subsume include under a rule 6498 subtend v To extend opposite to 6499 subterfuge n Evasion 6499 subterfuge noun pretense; evasion 6500 subterranean adj Situated or occurring below the surface of the earth 6501 subtle adj Discriminating 6502 subtlety noun nicety; cunning; guile; delicacy 6503 subtrahend n That which is to be subtracted 6504 subversion n " An overthrow, as from the foundation" 6505 subversive adjective tending to overthrow or ruin 6506 subvert v To bring to ruin 6507 succeed v To accomplish what is attempted or intended 6508 success n A favorable or prosperous course or termination of anything attempted 6509 successful adj Having reached a high degree of worldly prosperity 6510 successor n One who or that which takes the place of a predecessor or preceding thing 6511 succinct adj Concise 6511 succinct adjective brief; terse; compact 6512 succor noun assistance, relief in time of distress 6512 succor noun aid; assistance; relief 6513 succulent adj Juicy 6513 succulent adjective juicy; full of richness 6514 succumb v To cease to resist 6514 succumb verb yield; give in; die 6515 sufferance n Toleration 6516 suffice be enough 6517 sufficiency n An ample or adequate supply 6518 suffocate cause or have difficulty in breathing 6519 suffrage n The right or privilege of voting 6520 suffuse v To cover or fill the surface of 6520 suffuse verb spread over 6521 suggestible adj That can be suggested 6522 suggestive adj Stimulating to thought or reflection 6523 sullied to be stained or discredited 6524 sully verb tarnish; soil 6525 sultry adjective sweltering 6526 summarily briefly; without delay 6527 summary n An abstract 6528 summation noun act of finding the total; summary 6529 sumptuous adj Rich and costly 6529 sumptuous adjective magnificent 6529 sumptuous adjective lavish; rich; 6530 sunder verb separate; part 6531 sundry adjective various, miscellaneous, separate 6531 sundry adjective various; several 6532 superabundance n An excessive amount 6533 superadd v To add in addition to what has been added 6534 superannuate v To become deteriorated or incapacitated by long service 6535 superannuated adjective retired on pension because of age 6536 superb adj Sumptuously elegant 6537 supercilious adj Exhibiting haughty and careless contempt 6537 supercilious adjective disdainful; characterized by haughty scorn 6537 supercilious adjective contemptuous; haughty 6538 superficial adj Knowing and understanding only the ordinary and the obvious 6538 superficial adjective trivial; shallow 6539 superfluity n That part of anything that is in excess of what is needed 6540 superfluous adj Being more than is needed 6540 superfluous adjective more then is needed or wanted 6540 superfluous adjective excessive; overabundant; unnecessary 6541 superheat v To heat to excess 6542 superimpose verb put smth on the top 6542 superimpose verb place over something else 6543 superintend v " To have the charge and direction of, especially of some work or movement" 6544 superintendence n Direction and management 6545 superintendent n " One who has the charge and direction of, especially of some work or movement" 6546 superlative n That which is of the highest possible excellence or eminence 6547 supernal adjective heavenly; celestial 6548 supernatural adj Caused miraculously or by the immediate exercise of divine power 6549 supernumerary adj Superfluous 6549 supernumerary noun person or thing in excess of what is necessary; extra 6550 supersede v To displace 6550 supersede verb take the place of 6550 supersede verb cause to be set aside; replace 6551 supine adj Lying on the back 6551 supine adjective lying on the back; slow to act, passive 6551 supine adjective lying on back 6552 supplant v To take the place of 6552 supplant verb replace; usurp 6553 supple adj Easily bent 6553 supple adjective flexible; pliant 6554 supplementary adj Being an addition to 6555 suppliant adjective asking humbly, beseeching 6555 suppliant adjective entreating; beseeching 6556 supplicant n One who asks humbly and earnestly 6557 supplicate v To beg 6557 supplicate verb make a humble petition to 6557 supplicate verb petition humbly; pray to grant a favor 6558 supposition n Conjecture 6558 supposition noun hypothesis; the act of supposing 6559 suppress v To prevent from being disclosed or punished 6559 suppress verb prevent from being known; put an end to 6559 suppress verb crush; subdue; inhibit 6560 suppressible adj Capable of being suppressed 6561 suppression n A forcible putting or keeping down 6562 supramundane adj Supernatural 6563 surcease noun cessation 6564 surcharge n An additional amount charged 6564 surcharge additional load/charge 6565 surety n Security for payment or performance 6566 surfeit v To feed to fullness or to satiety 6566 surfeit verb satiate, feed to fulness or to excess 6566 surfeit verb cloy; overfeed 6567 surly adjective rude; cross 6568 surmise v To conjecture 6568 surmise verb guess 6569 surmount v To overcome by force of will 6569 surmount verb overcome 6570 surpass verb exceed 6571 surreptitious adj Clandestine 6571 surreptitious adjective secret 6572 surrogate n One who or that which is substituted for or appointed to act in place of another 6572 surrogate noun substitute 6573 surround v To encircle 6574 surveillance noun watching; guarding 6575 surveyor n A land-measurer 6576 susceptibility n A specific capability of feeling or emotion 6576 susceptibility sensitiveness 6577 susceptible adj Easily under a specified power or influence 6577 susceptible adjective impressionable; easily influenced; having little resistance, as to a disease 6578 suspense n Uncertainty 6579 suspension n A hanging from a support 6580 suspicious adj Inclined to doubt or mistrust 6581 sustain verb keep from falling; maintain; suffer; give a decision 6581 sustain verb experience; support; nourish 6582 sustenance n Food 6582 sustenance noun means of support, food, nourishment 6583 suture noun stitches sewn to hold the cut edges of a wound or incision; material used in sewing 6584 swarthy adj " Having a dark hue, especially a dark or sunburned complexion" 6584 swarthy adjective dark; dusky 6585 swathe verb wrap around; bandage 6586 swelter verb be oppressed by heat 6587 swerve verb change direction suddenly 6587 swerve verb deviate; turn aside sharply 6588 swindler noun cheat 6589 Sybarite n A luxurious person 6589 sybarite noun lover of luxury 6590 sycophant n " A servile flatterer, especially of those in authority or influence" 6590 sycophant noun person who flatter to the rich and powerful 6590 sycophant noun servile flatterer 6591 syllabic adj Consisting of that which is uttered in a single vocal impulse 6592 syllabication n Division of words into that which is uttered in a single vocal impulse 6593 syllable n That which is uttered in a single vocal impulse 6594 syllabus n " Outline of a subject, course, lecture, or treatise" 6595 syllogism noun logical formula utilizing a major premise, a minor premise and a conclusion 6596 sylph n " A slender, graceful young woman or girl" 6597 sylvan adjective pertaining to the woods; rustic 6598 symmetrical adj Well-balanced 6599 symmetry n Relative proportion and harmony 6599 symmetry noun arrangement of parts so that balance is obtained; congruity 6600 sympathetic adj Having a fellow-feeling for or like feelings with another or others 6601 sympathize v To share the sentiments or mental states of another 6602 symphonic adj Characterized by a harmonious or agreeable mingling of sounds 6603 symphonious adj Marked by a harmonious or agreeable mingling of sounds 6604 symphony n A harmonious or agreeable mingling of sounds 6605 synchronism n Simultaneousness 6606 synchronous adjective similarly timed; simultaneous with 6607 syndicate n An association of individuals united for the prosecution of some enterprise 6608 syneresis n " The coalescence of two vowels or syllables, as e'er for ever" 6609 synod n An ecclesiastical council 6610 synonym n A word having the same or almost the same meaning as some other 6611 synopsis n A syllabus or summary 6611 synopsis summary or outline 6612 synoptic adjective providing a general overview; summary 6613 synthesis noun combining parts into a whole 6614 synthetic adjective artificial; resulting from synthesis 6615 systematic adj Methodical 6616 tableau n An arrangement of inanimate figures representing a scene from real life 6617 tacit adj Understood 6617 tacit adjective understood; not put into words 6618 taciturn adj Disinclined to conversation 6618 taciturn adjective untalkative, silent 6618 taciturn adjective habitually silent; talking little 6619 tack n A small sharp-pointed nail 6620 tact n Fine or ready mental discernment shown in saying or doing the proper thing 6621 tactician n One who directs affairs with skill and shrewdness 6622 tactics n Any maneuvering or adroit management for effecting an object 6623 tactile adjective pertaining to the organs or sense of touch 6624 tadpole form of a frog when it leaves the egg 6625 tainted adjective contaminated; corrupt 6626 talisman noun charm 6627 talon noun claw of a bird of prey 6627 talon noun claw of bird 6628 tamp tap or drive down by repeated light blows 6629 tamper interfere with 6630 tangency n The state of touching 6631 tangent adj Touching 6632 tangential adjective suddenly changable 6632 tangential adjective peripheral; only slightly connected; digressing 6633 tangible adj Perceptible by touch 6633 tangible adjective able to be touched; real; palpable 6634 tannery n A place where leather is tanned 6635 tantalize v To tease 6635 tantalize verb tease; torture with disappointment 6636 tantamount adj " Having equal or equivalent value, effect, or import" 6636 tantamount adjective equal 6637 tantrum noun fit of petulance; caprice 6638 taper noun candle 6639 tapestry n " A fabric to which a pattern is applied with a needle, designed for ornamental hangings" 6640 tarantula noun venomous spider 6641 tarn noun small mountain lake 6642 tarnish v To lessen or destroy the luster of in any way 6643 tarnished lost brightness 6644 tarry verb delay; dawdle 6645 tassel bunch of threads 6646 tatterdemalion noun ragged fellow 6647 taunt contemptuous reproach, hurtful remark 6648 taurine adjective like a bull 6649 taut adj Stretched tight 6649 taut adjective tightly stretched 6649 taut adjective tight; ready 6650 tautological adjective needlessly repetitious 6651 tautology noun a repetition, a redundancy 6651 tautology noun unnecessary repetitions; pleonasm 6652 tawdry adjective cheap, gaudy, showy, tacky 6652 tawdry adjective cheap and gaudy 6653 taxation n " A levy, by government, of a fixed contribution" 6654 taxidermy n The art or process of preserving dead animals or parts of them 6655 tease annoy; puzzling question 6656 technic adj Technical 6657 technicality n " Something peculiar to a particular art, trade, or the like" 6658 technique n Manner of performance 6659 technography n The scientific description or study of human arts and industries in their historic development 6660 technology n The knowledge relating to industries and manufactures 6661 tedious adjective tiresome 6661 tedious adjective boring; tiring 6662 teem v To be full to overflowing 6663 teetotal oppose to alcohol 6664 telepathy n Thought-transference 6665 telephony n The art or process of communicating by telephone 6666 telescope v To drive together so that one slides into the another like the sections of a spy-glass 6667 telltale adj That gives warning or information 6668 temerity n Recklessness 6668 temerity noun boldness, brashness, intrepidness 6668 temerity noun boldness; rashness 6669 temper verb moderate; tone down or restrain; toughen (steel) 6670 temperance abstinence from alcohol, self-control, moderation 6671 temperate adjective showing self-control 6671 temperate adjective restrained; self-controlled 6672 tempo noun speed of music 6673 temporal adj Pertaining to or concerned with the affairs of the present life 6673 temporal adjective not lasting forever; limited by time; secular 6674 temporary adj Lasting for a short time only 6675 temporize v To pursue a policy of delay 6675 temporize verb avoid committing oneself; gain time 6676 tempt v To offer to (somebody) an inducement to do wrong 6677 tempter n An allurer or enticer to evil 6678 tenacious adj Unyielding 6678 tenacious adjective holding fast 6679 tenacity noun firmness, persistency, adhesiveness, tending to hang on 6679 tenacity noun firmness; persistency; adhesiveness 6680 tenant n An occupant 6681 tendency n " Direction or inclination, as toward some objector end" 6682 tendentious adjective having and aim; biased; designed to further a cause 6683 tenet n " Any opinion, principle, dogma, or doctrine that a person believes or maintains as true" 6683 tenet noun doctrine; dogma 6684 tenor n A settled course or manner of progress 6685 tense adj Strained to stiffness 6686 tensile adjective capable of being stretched 6687 tentative adj Done as an experiment 6687 tentative adjective provisional; experimental 6688 tenuous adjective unsubstantial, flimsy, weak 6688 tenuous adjective thin; rare; slim 6689 tenure n The term during which a thing is held 6689 tenure noun holding of an office; time during which such and office is held 6690 tepid adjective lukewarm 6690 tepid adjective lukewarm 6691 tercentenary adj Pertaining to a period of 300 years 6692 termagant adj Violently abusive and quarrelsome 6692 termagant noun shrew, scolding, brawling woman 6693 terminal adj " Pertaining to or creative of a boundary, limit" 6694 terminate v To put an end or stop to 6694 terminate verb bring to an end 6695 termination n The act of ending or concluding 6696 terminology noun terms used in a science or art 6697 terminus n The final point or goal 6697 terminus noun last stop of railroad 6698 terrapin noun American marsh tortoise 6699 terrestrial adjective on the earth 6700 terrify v To fill with extreme fear 6701 territorial adj Pertaining to the domain over which a sovereign state exercises jurisdiction 6702 terse adj Pithy 6702 terse adjective brief and to the point 6702 terse adjective concise; abrupt; pithy 6703 tertiary adjective third 6704 tessellated adjective inlaid; mosaic 6705 testament n A will 6706 testator n The maker of a will 6706 testator noun maker of a will 6707 testimonial n " A formal token of regard, often presented in public" 6708 testiness witness/evidence 6709 testy ad. irritable; short-tempered 6710 tether verb tie with a rope 6711 thaumaturgist noun miracle worker; magician 6712 thearchy n Government by a supreme deity 6713 theism n Belief in God 6714 thematic adjective relating to a unifying motif or idea 6715 theocracy n A government administered by ecclesiastics 6715 theocracy noun government of a community by religious leaders 6716 theocrasy n The mixed worship of polytheism 6717 theologian n A professor of divinity 6718 theological adj Based on or growing out of divine revelation 6719 theology n The branch of theological science that treats of God 6720 theoretical adj Directed toward knowledge for its own sake without respect to applications 6721 theorist n One given to speculating 6722 theorize v To speculate 6723 therapeutic adjective curative 6724 thereabout adv " Near that number, quantity, degree, place, or time, approximately" 6725 therefor adv For that or this 6726 thermal adj Of or pertaining to heat 6726 thermal adjective pertaining to heat 6727 thermoelectric adj Denoting electricity produced by heat 6728 thermoelectricity n " Electricity generated by differences of temperature, " 6729 thesis n An essay or treatise on a particular subject 6730 thespian adjective pertaining to drama 6731 thoroughbred adj Bred from the best or purest blood or stock 6732 thoroughfare n A public street or road 6733 thrall n One controlled by an appetite or a passion 6733 thrall noun slave; bondage 6734 threnody noun song of lamentation; dirge 6735 thrift care, economy, thriving, prosperous 6736 thrifty adjective careful about money; economical 6737 thrive verb prosper; flourish 6738 throes noun violent anguish 6739 throng noun crowd 6740 throttle verb strange 6741 thwart verb obstruct/frustrate 6741 thwart verb baffle; frustrate 6742 thyme noun aromatic plant used for seasoning 6743 tilth n Cultivation 6744 timbre n " The quality of a tone, as distinguished from intensity and pitch" 6744 timbre noun quality of a musical tone produced by a musical instrument 6745 timid shy, easily frightened 6746 timidity noun lack of self-confidence or courage 6747 timorous adj Lacking courage 6747 timorous adjective fearful, timid, afraid 6747 timorous adjective fearful; demonstrating fear 6748 tincture n " A solution, usually alcoholic, of some principle used in medicine" 6749 tinge n A faint trace of color 6750 tipple verb drink (alcoholic beverages) frequently 6751 tipsy adj Befuddled with drinks 6752 tirade n Harangue 6752 tirade noun extended scolding; denunciation 6753 tireless adj Untiring 6754 tiresome adj Wearisome 6755 Titanic adj Of vast size or strength 6755 titanic adjective gigantic 6756 tithe noun tax of one-tenth 6757 titillate verb tickle 6758 titter noun nervous laugh 6759 titular adjective nominal holding of title without obligations 6760 toady verb obsequious flatterer 6760 toady verb flatter of favors 6761 toga noun Roman outer robe 6762 toilsome adj Laborious 6763 tolerable adj Moderately good 6763 tolerable fairly good 6764 tolerance n Forbearance in judging of the acts or opinions of others 6765 tolerant adj Indulgent 6766 tolerate v To passively permit or put up with 6767 toleration n A spirit of charitable leniency 6768 tome noun large volume 6769 tonic smth giving strength or energy 6770 topography n The art of representing on a map the physical features of any locality or region with accuracy 6770 topography noun physical features of a region 6771 topple be unsteady and overturn 6772 torment severe pain or suffering 6773 torpid adjective sleeping, sluggish, lethargic, dormant 6773 torpid adjective dormant; dull; lethargic 6774 torpor n Apathy 6774 torpor noun lethargy; sluggishness; dormancy 6775 torque twisting force causing rotation 6776 torrid adj Excessively hot 6777 torso noun trunk of statue with head and limbs missing; human trunk 6778 tortilla noun flat cake made of cornmeal, etc. 6779 tortious adj Wrongful 6780 tortuous adj Abounding in irregular bends or turns 6780 tortuous adjective full of twists and bends 6780 tortuous adjective devious/not straightforward 6780 tortuous adjective winding; full of curves 6781 torturous adj Marked by extreme suffering 6782 touchstone noun stone used to test the fitness of gold alloys; criterion 6783 touchy adjective sensitive; irascible 6784 tout person who worries others to buy smth, to use his service 6785 touting act as tout 6786 toxic adjective poisonous 6787 toy think not seriously, handle absent-mindedly 6788 tract noun pamphlet; a region of indefinite size 6789 tractable adj Easily led or controlled 6789 tractable adjective easily controlled or guided 6789 tractable adjective docile 6790 traduce verb expose to slander 6791 trait n A distinguishing feature or quality 6792 trajectory n The path described by a projectile moving under given forces 6792 trajectory noun path taken by a projectile 6793 trammel n An impediment 6794 tranquil adj Calm 6795 tranquility n Calmness 6796 tranquilize v To soothe 6797 tranquillity noun calmness; peace 6798 transact v To do business 6799 transalpine adj Situated on the other side of the Alps 6800 transatlantic adj Situated beyond or on the other side of the Atlantic 6801 transcend v To surpass 6801 transcend verb exceed; surpass 6802 transcendent adj Surpassing 6803 transcontinental adj Extending or passing across a continent 6804 transcribe v To write over again (something already written) 6804 transcribe verb copy 6805 transcript n A copy made directly from an original 6806 transfer v " To convey, remove, or cause to pass from one person or place to another" 6807 transferable adj Capable of being conveyed from one person or place to another 6808 transferee n The person to whom a transfer is made 6809 transference n The act of conveying from one person or place to another 6810 transferrer n One who or that which conveys from one person or place to another 6811 transfigure v To give an exalted meaning or glorified appearance to 6812 transfuse v " To pour or cause to pass, as a fluid, from one vessel to another" 6813 transfusible adj Capable of being poured from one vessel to another 6814 transfusion n The act of pouring from one vessel to another 6815 transgress v To break a law 6815 transgress break, go beyond (a limit) 6816 transgression noun violation of law; sin 6817 transience n Something that is of short duration 6818 transient n One who or that which is only of temporary existence 6818 transient adjective temporary, fleeting 6818 transient adjective fleeting; quickly passing away; staying for a short time 6819 transition n " Passage from one place, condition, or action to another" 6819 transition noun going from one state of action to another 6820 transitory adj Existing for a short time only 6820 transitory adjective brief 6820 transitory adjective impermanent; fleeting 6821 translate v To give the sense or equivalent of in another language or dialect 6822 translator n An interpreter 6823 translucence n The property or state of allowing the passage of light 6824 translucent adj Allowing the passage of light 6824 translucent adjective partly transparent 6825 transmissible adj That may e sent through or across 6826 transmission n The act of sending through or across 6827 transmit v To send trough or across 6828 transmute v " To change in nature, substance, or form" 6828 transmute verb change; convert to something different 6829 transparent adj Easy to see through or understand 6829 transparent adjective permitting light to pass through freely; easily detected 6830 transpire v To come to pass 6830 transpire verb exhale; become known; happen 6831 transplant v To remove and plant in another place 6832 transposition n The act of reversing the order or changing the place of 6833 transverse adj Lying or being across or in a crosswise direction 6834 trappings noun outward decorations; ornaments 6835 traumatic adjective pertaining to an injury caused by violence 6836 travail n Hard or agonizing labor 6836 travail noun painful labor 6837 traverse verb go through or across 6838 travesty n A grotesque imitation 6838 travesty noun parody/imitation 6838 travesty noun comical parody; treatment aimed at making something appear ridiculous 6839 treacherous adj Perfidious 6840 treachery n " Violation of allegiance, confidence, or plighted faith" 6841 treasonable adj " Of the nature of betrayal, treachery, or breech of allegiance" 6842 treatise n An elaborate literary composition presenting a subject in all its parts 6842 treatise noun article treating a subject systematically and thoroughly 6843 treble adj Multiplied by three 6844 trebly adv Triply 6845 trek noun travel; journey 6846 tremendous adj Awe-inspiring 6847 tremor n An involuntary trembling or shivering 6847 tremor noun trembling; slight quiver 6848 tremulous adj Characterized by quivering or unsteadiness 6848 tremulous adjective trembling; wavering 6849 trenchant adj Cutting deeply and quickly 6849 trenchant adjective forceful, effective, vigorous; extremely perceptive, incisive 6849 trenchant adjective cutting; keen 6850 trend tendency, general direction 6851 trepidation n Nervous uncertainty of feeling 6851 trepidation noun alarm, excited state of mind 6851 trepidation noun fear; trembling agitation 6852 trestle n An open braced framework for supporting the horizontal stringers of a railway-bridge 6853 triad n A group of three persons of things 6854 tribulation noun distress; suffering 6855 tribunal noun court of justice 6856 tribune n Any champion of the rights and liberties of the people: often used as the name for a newspaper 6857 tribute noun tax levied by a ruler; mark of respect 6858 trickery n Artifice 6859 trickle flow in drops 6860 tricolor adj Of three colors 6861 tricycle n A three-wheeled vehicle 6862 trident n The three-pronged fork that was the emblem of Neptune 6862 trident noun three-pronged spear 6863 triennial adj Taking place every third year 6864 trifling unimportant 6865 trilogy noun group of three works 6866 trimness n Neatness 6867 trinity n A threefold personality existing in the one divine being or substance 6868 trio n Three things grouped or associated together 6869 triple adj Threefold 6870 triplicate adj Composed of or pertaining to three related things or parts 6871 triplicity n The state of being triple or threefold 6872 tripod n " A three-legged stand, usually hinged near the top, for supporting some instrument" 6873 trisect v " To divide into three parts, especially into three equal parts" 6874 trite adj Made commonplace by frequent repetition 6874 trite adjective not new 6874 trite adjective hackneyed; commonplace 6875 triumvir n One of three men united coordinately in public office or authority 6876 trivia noun trifles; unimportant matters 6877 trivial adj Of little importance or value 6878 troth noun pledge of good faith especially in betrothal 6879 troublesome adj Burdensome 6880 truce (agreement) stop of fighting for a time 6881 truckle verb curry favor; act in an obsequious way 6882 truculence n Ferocity 6882 truculence aggressiveness, ferocity 6883 truculent adj Having the character or the spirit of a savage 6883 truculent adjective aggressive; savage 6884 trudge walk heavily 6885 truism n A statement so plainly true as hardly to require statement or proof 6885 truism noun self-evident truth 6886 trumpery noun objects that are showy, valueless, deceptive 6887 truncate verb cut the top off 6888 truthful adj Veracious 6889 tryst noun meeting 6890 tumult noun commotion; riot; noise 6891 tundra noun rolling, treeless plain in Siberia and arctic North America 6892 turbid adjective muddy, having the sediment stirred up 6892 turbid adjective muddy; having the sediment disturbed 6893 turbulence noun being uncontrolled, violent 6893 turbulence noun state of violent agitation 6894 tureen noun deep table dish for holding soup 6895 turgid adj Swollen 6895 turgid adjective excessively ornate; swollen or bloated 6895 turgid adjective swollen; distended 6896 turmoil noun trouble, disturbance 6896 turmoil noun confusion; strife 6897 turpitude n Depravity 6897 turpitude noun wickedness, shamefulness 6897 turpitude noun depravity 6898 turquoise greenish-blue precious stone 6899 tutelage n The act of training or the state of being under instruction 6899 tutelage noun guardianship; training 6900 tutelar adj Protective 6901 tutelary adjective protective; pertaining to a guardianship 6902 tutorship n The office of a guardian 6903 twinge n A darting momentary local pain 6904 tycoon noun wealthy leader 6905 typical adj Characteristic 6906 typify v To serve as a characteristic example of 6907 typographical adj Pertaining to typography or printing 6908 typography n " The arrangement of composed type, or the appearance of printed matter" 6909 tyrannical adj Despotic 6910 tyranny n Absolute power arbitrarily or unjustly administrated 6910 tyranny noun oppression; cruel government 6911 tyro n One slightly skilled in or acquainted with any trade or profession 6911 tyro noun tiro, beginner 6911 tyro noun beginner; novice 6912 ubiquitous adj Being present everywhere 6912 ubiquitous adjective present everywhere 6912 ubiquitous adjective being everywhere; omnipresent 6913 ulterior adj Not so pertinent as something else to the matter spoken of 6913 ulterior adjective situated beyond 6913 ulterior adjective situated beyond; unstated 6914 ultimate adj Beyond which there is nothing else 6914 ultimate adjective final; not susceptible to further analysis 6915 ultimatum n " A final statement or proposal, as concerning terms or conditions" 6915 ultimatum noun last demand; warning 6916 ultramontane adj " Beyond the mountains, especially beyond the Alps (that is, on their Italian side)" 6917 ultramundane adj Pertaining to supernatural things or to another life 6918 umbrage n A sense of injury 6918 umbrage noun resentment; anger; sense of injury or insult 6919 unaccountable adj Inexplicable 6920 unaffected adj Sincere 6921 unanimity n The state or quality of being of one mind 6921 unanimity noun complete agreement 6922 unanimous adj Sharing the same views or sentiments 6923 unassuaged adjective unsatisfied; not soothed 6924 unassuming adjective modest 6925 unavoidable adj Inevitable 6926 unbearable adj Unendurable 6927 unbecoming adj " Unsuited to the wearer, place, or surroundings" 6928 unbelief n Doubt 6929 unbiased adj " Impartial, as judgment" 6930 unbrage offense, resentment 6931 unbridled adj Being without restraint 6931 unbridled adjective violent 6932 uncanny adjective strange; mysterious 6933 uncommon adj Rare 6934 unconscionable adj Ridiculously or unjustly excessive 6934 unconscionable adjective unscrupulous; excessive 6935 unconscious adj " Not cognizant of objects, actions, etc" 6936 uncouth adjective rough, awkward 6936 uncouth adjective outlandish; clumsy; boorish 6937 unction n The art of anointing as with oil 6938 unctuous adj Oily 6938 unctuous adjective oily; bland; insincerely suave 6939 undeceive v " To free from deception, as by apprising of the real state of affairs" 6940 underbid make a lower bid then smb else 6941 undercharge v To make an inadequate charge for 6942 underexposed adj " Insufficiently exposed for proper or full development, as negatives in photography" 6943 undergarment n A garment to be worn under the ordinary outer garments 6944 underhanded adj Clandestinely carried on 6945 underlie v To be the ground or support of 6946 underling n A subordinate 6947 underman v To equip with less than the full complement of men 6948 undermine v To subvert in an underhand way 6948 undermine verb weaken gradually, at the base, make smth under 6948 undermine verb weaken; sap 6949 underrate v To undervalue 6950 undersell v To sell at a lower price than 6951 undersized adj Of less than the customary size 6952 understate v " To fail to put strongly enough, as a case" 6953 undervalue v To underestimate 6954 underworld n Hades 6955 underwrite v To issue or be party to the issue of a policy of insurance 6956 undue adj More than sufficient 6957 undulate v To move like a wave or in waves 6957 undulate verb to move in wavelike fashion, fluctuate 6957 undulate verb move with a wavelike motion 6958 undulous adj Resembling waves 6959 unearth verb discover and bring to light 6959 unearth verb dig up 6960 unearthly adjective not earthy; weird 6961 unencumbered easy-going, trifle 6962 unequivocal adjective plain; obvious; unmistakable 6963 unerringly adjective infallibly 6964 unfaltering adjective steadfast 6965 unfavorable adj Adverse 6966 unfeigned adjective not pretended, sincere 6966 unfeigned adjective genuine; real 6967 unfledged adjective immature 6968 unfrock verb strip a priest or minister of church authority 6969 ungainly adj Clumsy 6969 ungainly adjective awkward 6970 unguent n Any ointment or lubricant for local application 6970 unguent noun ointment 6971 unicellular adj Consisting of a single cell 6972 uniformity noun sameness; monotony 6973 unify v To cause to be one 6974 unilateral adjective one-sided 6975 unimpeachable adjective blameless and exemplary 6976 uninhibited adjective unrepressed 6977 unique adj Being the only one of its kind 6977 unique adjective without an equal; single in kind 6978 unison n A condition of perfect agreement and accord 6978 unison noun unity of pitch; complete accord 6979 unisonant adj Being in a condition of perfect agreement and accord 6980 Unitarian adj Pertaining to a religious body that rejects the doctrine of the Trinity 6981 univalence n Monovalency 6982 universal adjective characterizing or affecting all; present everywhere 6983 unkempt adjective disheveled; with uncared-for appearance 6984 unlawful adj Illegal 6985 unlimited adj Unconstrained 6986 unmitigated adjective harsh; severe; not lightened 6987 unnatural adj Artificial 6988 unnecessary adj Not essential under the circumstances 6989 unobtrusive adjective inconspicuous; not blatant 6990 unprecedented adjective novel; unparalleled 6991 unruly adjective disobedient; lawless 6992 unsavory adjective distasteful; morally offensive 6993 unscathed adjective unharmed, unhurt 6993 unscathed adjective unharmed 6994 unseemly adjective unbecoming; indecent 6995 unsettle v To put into confusion 6996 unsophisticated adj Showing inexperience 6997 unspeakable adj Abominable 6998 unsullied adjective untarnished 6999 untenable adjective insupportable 7000 untimely adj Unseasonable 7001 untoward adj Causing annoyance or hindrance 7001 untoward adjective unfortunate, inconvenient 7001 untoward adjective unfortunate; annoying 7002 unutterable adj Inexpressible 7003 unwarranted adjective unjustified; groundless; undeserved 7004 unwieldy adj " Moved or managed with difficulty, as from great size or awkward shape" 7005 unwise adj Foolish 7006 unwitting adjective unintentional; not knowing 7007 unwonted adjective unaccustomed 7008 unyoke v To separate 7009 upbraid v To reproach as deserving blame 7009 upbraid verb scold, reproach 7009 upbraid verb scold; reproach 7010 upcast n A throwing upward 7011 upheaval n Overthrow or violent disturbance of established order or condition 7012 upheave v To raise or lift with effort 7013 up-keep n Maintenance 7014 uppermost adj First in order of precedence 7015 uproarious adj Noisy 7016 uproot v To eradicate 7017 upshot noun outcome 7018 upturn v To throw into confusion 7019 urban adj " Of, or pertaining to, or like a city" 7020 urbane adjective elegant, refined in manners 7020 urbane adjective suave; refined; elegant 7021 urbanity n Refined or elegant courtesy 7022 urchin n " A roguish, mischievous boy" 7022 urchin noun mischievous child (usually a boy) 7023 urgency n The pressure of necessity 7024 ursine adjective bearlike; pertaining to a bear 7025 usage n Treatment 7026 usurious adj Taking unlawful or exorbitant interest on money loaned 7027 usurp v To take possession of by force 7028 usurpation noun act of seizing power and rank of another 7029 usury n " The demanding for the use of money as a loan, a rate of interest beyond what is allowed by law" 7029 usury noun lending money at illegal rates of interest 7030 utilitarianism n The ethical doctrine that actions are right because they are useful or of beneficial tendency 7031 utility n Fitness for some desirable practical purpose 7032 utmost n The greatest possible extent 7033 utopia noun imaginary land with perfect social and political system 7034 vacate v To leave 7035 vaccinate v To inoculate with vaccine virus or virus of cowpox 7036 vacillate v To waver 7037 vacillation noun being uncertain, hesitating 7037 vacillation noun fluctuation; wavering 7038 vacuous adj Empty 7038 vacuous adjective empty; inane 7039 vacuum n A space entirely devoid of matter 7040 vagabond n A wanderer 7040 vagabond noun wanderer; tramp 7041 vagary strange act or idea 7042 vagrant n An idle wanderer 7042 vagrant noun a homeless wanderer 7043 vain without use, result; conceited 7044 vainglorious adjective boastful; excessively conceited 7045 vainglory n " Excessive, pretentious, and demonstrative vanity" 7046 vale n Level or low land between hills 7047 valediction n A bidding farewell 7048 valedictorian n Student who delivers an address at graduating exercises of an educational institution 7049 valedictory n A parting address 7049 valedictory adjective pertaining to farewell 7050 valiant brave 7051 valid adj Founded on truth 7051 valid adjective logically convincing; sound; legally acceptable 7052 validate verb confirm; ratify 7053 valor noun bravery 7054 valorous adj Courageous 7054 valorous brave 7055 vampire noun ghostly being that sucks the blood of the living 7056 vanguard noun forerunners; advance forces 7057 vanquish conquer 7058 vantage noun position giving an advantage 7059 vapid adj Having lost sparkling quality and flavor 7059 vapid adjective insipid; insane 7060 vapor stim, mist 7061 vaporizer n An atomizer 7062 variable adj Having a tendency to change 7063 variance n Change 7064 variant n " A thing that differs from another in form only, being the same in essence or substance" 7065 variation n Modification 7066 variegate v To mark with different shades or colors 7067 vassal n A slave or bondman 7067 vassal noun in feudalism, one who held land of a superior lord 7068 vaudeville n A variety show 7069 vaunted adjective boasted; bragged; highly publicized 7070 veer verb change direction 7070 veer verb change in direction 7071 vegetal adj Of or pertaining to plants 7072 vegetarian n One who believes in the theory that man's food should be exclusively vegetable 7073 vegetate v " To live in a monotonous, passive way without exercise of the mental faculties" 7073 vegetate verb live in a monotonous way 7074 vegetation n Plant-life in the aggregate 7075 vegetative adj Pertaining to the process of plant-life 7076 vehement adj Very eager or urgent 7076 vehement adjective impetuous; with marked vigor 7077 vellum noun parchment 7078 velocity n Rapid motion 7078 velocity noun speed 7079 velvety adj Marked by lightness and softness 7080 venal adj " Mercenary, corrupt" 7080 venal adjective ready to do smth dishonest 7080 venal adjective capable of being bribed 7081 vendetta noun blood feud 7082 vendible adj Marketable 7083 vendition n The act of selling 7084 vendor n A seller 7084 vendor noun seller 7085 veneer n Outside show or elegance 7085 veneer noun surface appearence covering the true nature 7085 veneer noun thin layer; cover 7086 venerable adj Meriting or commanding high esteem 7086 venerable adjective deserving high respect 7087 venerate v To cherish reverentially 7087 venerate verb revere 7088 veneration regard with deep respect 7089 venereal adj Pertaining to or proceeding from sexual intercourse 7090 venial adj " That may be pardoned or forgiven, a forgivable sin" 7090 venial adjective forgivable; trivial 7091 venison n The flesh of deer 7091 venison noun the meat of a deer 7092 venom n The poisonous fluid that certain animals secrete 7093 venous adj " Of, pertaining to, or contained or carried in a vein or veins" 7094 vent noun small opening; outlet 7094 vent verb express; utter 7095 ventral adjective abdominal 7096 ventriloquist noun someone who can make his or her voice seem to come from another person or thing 7097 venturesome adjective bold 7098 venturous adjective daring 7099 venue noun location 7100 veracious adj Habitually disposed to speak the truth 7100 veracious adjective truthful 7101 veracity n Truthfulness 7101 veracity truth 7102 verbalize verb to put into words 7103 verbatim adv Word for word 7103 verbatim adverb word for word 7104 verbiage n Use of many words without necessity 7104 verbiage noun pompous array of words 7105 verbose adj Wordy 7105 verbose adjective wordy 7106 verdant adj Green with vegetation 7106 verdant adjective fresh and green 7106 verdant adjective green; fresh 7107 verge noun border; edge 7108 verification n " The act of proving to be true, exact, or accurate" 7109 verify v " To prove to be true, exact, or accurate" 7110 verily adv In truth 7111 verisimilitude noun appearing true or real 7111 verisimilitude noun appearance of truth; likelihood 7112 veritable real, rightly named 7113 verity n Truth 7113 verity noun truth; reality 7114 vermin n A noxious or troublesome animal 7115 vernacular n The language of one's country 7115 vernacular noun living language; natural style 7116 vernal adj Belonging to or suggestive of the spring 7116 vernal adjective pertaining to spring 7117 versatile adj Having an aptitude for applying oneself to new and varied tasks or to various subjects 7117 versatile adjective having many talents; capable of working in many fields 7118 version n A description or report of something as modified by one's character or opinion 7119 vertex n Apex 7119 vertex noun summit 7120 vertical adj Lying or directed perpendicularly to the horizon 7121 vertigo n Dizziness 7121 vertigo noun dizziness 7122 verve noun spirit, vigour, enthusiasm 7122 verve noun enthusiasm; liveliness 7123 vestige n " A visible trace, mark, or impression, of something absent, lost, or gone" 7123 vestige noun trace or sign 7123 vestige noun trace; remains 7124 vestment n Clothing or covering 7125 veto n The constitutional right in a chief executive of refusing to approve an enactment 7126 vex noun annoy, distress, trouble 7126 vex noun annoy; distress 7127 viable adjective capable of maintaining life 7128 viand noun food 7129 vicarious adj Suffered or done in place of or for the sake of another 7129 vicarious adjective acting as a substitute; done by a deputy 7130 viceroy n A ruler acting with royal authority in place of the sovereign in a colony or province 7131 vicissitude n " A change, especially a complete change, of condition or circumstances, as of fortune" 7131 vicissitude noun change of fortune 7132 victuals noun food 7133 vie v To contend 7133 vie verb contend; compete 7134 vigilance n Alert and intent mental watchfulness in guarding against danger 7134 vigilance noun watchfulness, self-appointed group who maintain order 7134 vigilance noun watchfulness 7135 vigilant adj Being on the alert to discover and ward off danger or insure safety 7135 vigilant member of a vigilance committee 7136 vignette n A picture having a background or that is shaded off gradually 7136 vignette noun picture; short literary sketch 7137 vigor noun active strength 7138 vigorous strong, energetic 7139 vilify verb slander, say evil things 7139 vilify verb slander 7140 vincible adj Conquerable 7141 vindicate v " To prove true, right, or real" 7141 vindicate verb clear of charges 7142 vindicative adj Revengeful 7143 vindicatory adj Punitive 7144 vindictive adjective having a desire to revenge 7144 vindictive adjective revengeful 7145 vinery n A greenhouse for grapes 7146 viol n A stringed instrument of the violin class 7147 viola n A musical instrument somewhat larger than a violin 7148 violation n Infringement 7149 violator n One who transgresses 7150 violoncello n A stringed instrument held between the player's knees 7151 viper noun poisonous snake 7152 virago n " A bold, impudent, turbulent woman" 7152 virago a loud, domineering woman; a scold or nag 7153 virile adj Masculine 7153 virile adjective manly 7154 virtu n " Rare, curious, or beautiful quality" 7155 virtual adj " Being in essence or effect, but not in form or appearance" 7155 virtual adjective in essence; for particular purposes 7156 virtue noun goodness; moral excellence; good quality 7157 virtuoso n A master in the technique of some particular fine art 7157 virtuoso noun highly skilled artist 7158 virulence n Extreme poisonousness 7159 virulent adj Exceedingly noxious or deleterious 7159 virulent adjective extremely poisonous 7160 virus noun disease communicator 7161 visage n " The face, countenance, or look of a person" 7161 visage noun face; appearance 7162 visceral adjective of the internal organs of the body 7162 visceral adjective felt in one's inner organs 7163 viscount n " In England, a title of nobility, ranking fourth in the order of British peerage" 7164 viscous adjective sticky/semi-fluid 7164 viscous adjective sticky; gluey 7165 visionary adjective produced by imagination; fanciful; mystical 7166 vista n A view or prospect 7167 visual adj Perceptible by sight 7168 visualize v To give pictorial vividness to a mental representation 7169 vital adjective vibrant and lively; critical; living, breathing 7170 vitality n The state or quality of being necessary to existence or continuance 7171 vitalize v To endow with life or energy 7172 vitiate v To contaminate 7172 vitiate verb lower the quality; weaken the strength 7172 vitiate verb spoil the effect of; make inoperative 7173 vitreous adjective pertaining to or resembling glass 7174 vitriolic adjective corrosive; sarcastic 7175 vituperable adj Deserving of censure 7176 vituperate curse, abuse in words 7177 vituperative adjective abusive; scolding 7178 vivacious adjective lively, high-spirited 7178 vivacious adjective animated; gay 7179 vivacity n Liveliness 7180 vivify v To endue with life 7181 vivisection n The dissection of a living animal 7181 vivisection noun act of dissecting living animals 7182 vixen noun female fox; ill-tempered woman 7183 vocable n " a word, especially one regarded in relation merely to its qualities of sound" 7184 vocative adj Of or pertaining to the act of calling 7185 vociferance n The quality of making a clamor 7186 vociferate v To utter with a loud and vehement voice 7187 vociferous adj Making a loud outcry 7187 vociferous adjective clamorous; noisy 7188 vogue n The prevalent way or fashion 7188 vogue noun popular fashion 7189 volant adj Flying or able to fly 7190 volatile adj Changeable 7190 volatile adjective changeable, inconstant, fickle, unstable, explosive 7190 volatile adjective evaporating rapidly; lighthearted; mercurial 7191 volition n An act or exercise of will 7191 volition noun act of making a conscious choice 7192 volitive adj Exercising the will 7193 volubility fluency, verbosity, easy use of spoken language 7194 voluble adj Having great fluency in speaking 7194 voluble adjective fluent 7194 voluble adjective fluent; glib 7195 voluminous adjective occupying much space 7195 voluminous adjective bulky; large 7196 voluptuous adj " having fullness of beautiful form, as a woman, with or without sensuous or sensual quality" 7196 voluptuous adjective gratifying the senses 7197 voracious adj Eating with greediness or in very large quantities 7197 voracious adjective ravenous 7198 vortex n " A mass of rotating or whirling fluid, especially when sucked spirally toward the center" 7199 votary adj Consecrated by a vow or promise 7200 votive adj Dedicated by a vow 7201 vouchsafe verb grant condescendingly; guarantee 7202 vulgarity n Lack of refinement in conduct or speech 7203 vulnerable adj Capable of receiving injuries 7203 vulnerable adjective susceptible to wounds 7204 vulpine adjective like a fox; crafty 7205 vying verb contending 7206 waffle talk vaguely and without much result 7207 waft verb scent, waving movement; carry lightly through 7207 waft verb moved gently by wind or waves 7208 wag merry person 7209 wage payment, carry on, engage in (war) 7210 waggish adjective mischievous; humorous; tricky 7211 waif n " A homeless, neglected wanderer" 7211 waif noun homeless child or animal 7212 waistcoat n A vest 7213 waive v " To relinquish, especially temporarily, as a right or claim" 7213 waive verb give up temporarily; yield 7214 wallow verb roll in; indulge in; become helpless 7215 wampum n " Beads strung on threads, formerly used among the American Indians as currency" 7216 wan adjective having a pale or sickly color; pallid 7217 wane v To diminish in size and brilliancy 7217 wane verb grow gradually smaller 7218 wangle verb wiggle out; fake 7219 wanton adjective unruly; unchaste; excessive 7220 wantonness n Recklessness 7221 warble verb sing; babble 7222 warlike adj Belligerent 7223 warmonger person who stirs up war 7224 warp become bent 7225 warrant verb authority, written order, guarantee 7225 warrant verb justify; authorize 7226 warranty noun guarantee; assurance by seller 7227 warren noun tunnels in which rabbits live; crowded conditions in which people live 7228 wary adjective cautious 7228 wary adjective very cautious 7229 wastrel noun profligate 7230 wavelet n A ripple 7231 wax verb increase; grow 7232 waylay verb ambush; lie in want 7233 weak-kneed adj Without resolute purpose or energy 7234 weal n Well-being 7235 wean v To transfer (the young) from dependence on mother's milk to another form of nourishment 7235 wean verb to turn away (from a habit) 7235 wean verb accustom a baby not to nurse; give up a cherished activity 7236 wearisome adj Fatiguing 7237 weather verb endure the effect of weather or other forces 7238 weave make (threads) into cloth 7239 wee adj Very small 7240 weigh measure hoe heavy smth is 7241 well-bred adj Of good ancestry 7242 well-doer n A performer of moral and social duties 7243 well-to-do adj In prosperous circumstances 7244 welt noun mark from a beating or whipping 7245 welter turmoil; a bewildering jumble 7246 wend to go, proceed 7247 wheedle verb cajole; coax; deceive by flattery 7248 whelp noun young wolf, dog, tiger, etc. 7249 whereabouts n The place in or near which a person or thing is 7250 whereupon adv After which 7251 wherever adv In or at whatever place 7252 wherewith n The necessary means or resources 7253 whet v To make more keen or eager 7253 whet verb sharpen; stimulate 7254 whimsica full of odd and fanciful ideas 7255 whimsical adj Capricious 7255 whimsical adjective capricious; fanciful; quaint 7256 whine v To utter with complaining tone 7257 whinny verb neigh like a horse 7258 whit noun smallest speck 7259 wholly adv Completely 7260 whorl noun ring of leaves around stem; ring 7261 wield v " To use, control, or manage, as a weapon, or instrument, especially with full command" 7262 wile n An act or a means of cunning deception 7263 willful adjective intentional; headstrong 7264 wily adjective cunning; artful 7265 wince verb show bodily or mental pain 7265 wince verb shrink back; flinch 7266 windfall noun unexpected lucky event 7267 winnow verb sift; separate good parts from bad 7268 winsome adj Attractive 7268 winsome adjective agreeable; gracious; engaging 7269 wintry adj Lacking warmth of manner 7270 wiry adj " Thin, but tough and sinewy" 7271 wispy adjective thin; slight; barely discernible 7272 wistful adjective vaguely longing; sadly thoughtful 7273 witchcraft n Sorcery 7274 wither verb shrivel; decay 7275 witless adj " Foolish, indiscreet, or silly" 7275 witless adjective foolish; idiotic 7276 witling n A person who has little understanding 7277 witticism n " A witty, brilliant, or original saying or sentiment" 7277 witticism noun witty saying; facetious remark 7278 wittingly adv With knowledge and by design 7279 wizardry noun sorcery; magic 7280 wizen v To become or cause to become withered or dry 7281 wizened adjective withered; shriveled 7282 wizen-faced adj Having a shriveled face 7283 wont noun custom, habitual procedure 7284 woo try to win 7285 working-man n One who earns his bread by manual labor 7286 workmanlike adj Like or befitting a skilled workman 7287 workmanship n The art or skill of a workman 7288 worldly adjective engrossed in matters of this earth; not spiritual 7289 wraith noun ghost; phantom of a living person 7290 wrangle v To maintain by noisy argument or dispute 7290 wrangle verb quarrel; obtain through arguing 7291 wrath noun anger; fury 7292 wreak v " To inflict, as a revenge or punishment" 7292 wreak verb inflict 7293 wrench verb pull; strain; twist 7294 wrest v To pull or force away by or as by violent twisting or wringing 7294 wrest verb pull away; take by violence 7295 wretchedness n Extreme misery or unhappiness 7296 writ written order 7297 writhe v " To twist the body, face, or limbs or as in pain or distress" 7297 writhe verb squirm; twist 7298 writing n The act or art of tracing or inscribing on a surface letters or ideographs 7299 wry adj Deviating from that which is proper or right 7299 wry adjective twisted; with a humorous twist 7300 xenophobia noun fear or hatred of foreigners 7301 yarn tale, story; fibres for knitting 7302 yearling n A young animal past its first year and not yet two years old 7303 yen noun longing; urge 7304 yeoman noun man owning small estate; middle-class farmer 7305 yield verb give in; surrender 7305 yield noun amount produced; crop; income on investment 7306 yoke verb join together; unite 7307 yokel noun country bumpkin 7308 yore noun time-past 7309 zany adjective crazy; comic 7310 zealot n One who espouses a cause or pursues an object in an immoderately partisan manner 7310 zealot noun fanatic; person who shows excessive zeal 7311 zeitgeist n The intellectual and moral tendencies that characterize any age or epoch 7312 zenith n " The culminating-point of prosperity, influence, or greatness" 7312 zenith noun point directly overhead in the sky; summit 7313 zephyr n " Any soft, gentle wind" 7313 zephyr noun gentle breeze; west wind 7314 zodiac n An imaginary belt encircling the heavens within which are the larger planets