1.

perhaps
by chance

2.

likely
has a good chance of being the case or of coming about

3.

pleasant
being in harmony with your taste or likings

4.

opportune
suitable or advantageous especially for a particular purpose

5.

apparent
clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment

6.

perceive
to become aware of through the senses
I could perceive the ship coming over the horizon; She finally perceived the futility of her protest

7.

instance
an item of information that is typical of a class or group

8.

excel
distinguish oneself
She excelled in math; I dont know if there could be another area for me to excel in.

9.

philosophy

the rational investigation of existence and knowledge

10.

acquaint

cause to come to know personally; introduce; familiarize; make familiar

with
permit me to acquaint you with my son; you should acquaint yourself with your new computer;

11.

surround

extend on all sides of simultaneously; encircle

12.

confer

present
13.

earnest

characterized by a firm, humorless belief in one's opinions

14.

convene

meet formally
15.

bore

make a hole, especially with a pointed power or hand tool

16.

intellect

knowledge and mental ability

17.

savage

without civilizing influences

18.

conceive

have the idea for

19.

repute

the state of being held in high esteem and honor

20.

despair

a state in which all hope is lost or absent

21.

recollect

recall knowledge from memory

22.

apprehend

anticipate with dread or anxiety

23.

absurd

inconsistent with reason or logic or common sense

24.

exert

put to use
25.

qualify

describe or portray the character or peculiarities of

26.

contemplate

think intently and at length, as for spiritual purposes

27.

datum

an item of factual information from measurement or research

28.

terminus

a place where something ends or is complete

29.

corps

an army unit usually consisting of two or more divisions

30.

guise

an artful or simulated semblance

31.

allude

make a more or less disguised reference to

32.

predict

tell in advance
33.

cardinal

a variable color averaging a vivid red

34.

prominent

conspicuous in position or importance

35.

specimen

a bit of tissue or fluid taken for diagnostic purposes

36.

resent

feel bitter or indignant about

37.

consul

a diplomat appointed to protect a government's interests

38.

compliment

a remark expressing praise and admiration

39.

conspire

act in agreement and in secret towards a deceitful purpose

40.

gallant

having or displaying great dignity or nobility

41.

parish

a local church community

42.

glimpse

a brief or incomplete view

43.

contrive

make or work out a plan for; devise

44.

tense

taut or rigid; stretched tight

45.

sergeant

a noncommissioned officer ranking above a corporal

46.

dissolve

pass into a solution

47.

literal

limited to the explicit meaning of a word or text

48.

brethren

the lay members of a male religious order

49.

facile

arrived at without due care or effort; lacking depth

50.

liable

subject to legal action

51.

outrage

a disgraceful event
52.

isle

a small island
53.

cite

make reference to
54.

fundamental

serving as an essential component

55.

machinery

mechanical or electrical devices collectively

56.

guy

an informal term for a youth or man

57.

transmit

send from one person or place to another

58.

transact

conduct business
59.

isolate

place or set apart

60.

continuous

moving in time or space without interruption

61.

primitive

characteristic of an earlier ancestral type

62.

valid

well grounded in logic or truth or having legal force

63.

daring

a challenge to do something dangerous or foolhardy

64.

inscribe

carve, cut, or etch into a material or surface

65.

initiate

set in motion, start an event or prepare the way for

66.

landscape

an expanse of scenery that can be seen in a single view

67.

bewilder

cause to be confused emotionally

68.

negate

make ineffective by counterbalancing the effect of

69.

ridiculous

incongruous or absurd
70.

orate

talk pompously
71.

option

one of a number of things from which only one can be chosen

72.

ingenious

showing inventiveness and skill

73.

premier

first in rank or degree

74.

intervene

be placed or located between other things

75.

formation

the act of establishing something

76.

adhere

stick to firmly
77.

scruple

an ethical or moral principle that inhibits action

78.

aristocrat

a member of the nobility

79.

facility

a building or place that provides a particular service

80.

successor

a person who follows next in order

81.

emergent

coming into existence

82.

technical

of or relating to aptitude in a practical skill

83.

theology

the rational and systematic study of religion

84.

pious

having or showing or expressing reverence for a deity

85.

radical

far beyond the norm

86.

defiant

boldly resisting authority or an opposing force

87.

aspire

have an ambitious plan or a lofty goal

88.

shriek

sharp piercing cry

89.

evolution

sequence of events involved in the development of a species

90.

confront

oppose, as in hostility or a competition

91.

participate

be involved in
92.

divert

turn aside; turn away from

93.

aggress

take the initiative and go on the offensive

94.

contribution

a voluntary gift made to some worthwhile cause

95.

spectator

a close observer; someone who looks at something

96.

treachery

an act of deliberate betrayal

97.

excess

the state of being more than full

98.

dominate

be in control
99.

compensate

make amends for

100.

neutral

having no personal preference

101.

legitimate

based on known statements or events or conditions

102.

gravity

the force of attraction between all masses in the universe

103.

exaggerate

to enlarge beyond bounds or the truth

104.

broadcast

disseminate over the airwaves, as in radio or television

105.

archbishop

a bishop of highest rank

106.

conspicuous

obvious to the eye or mind

107.

gamble

take a risk in the hope of a favorable outcome

108.

recruit

cause to assemble or enlist in the military

109.

panel

sheet that forms a distinct section of something

110.

amity

a state of friendship and cordiality

111.

accommodate

have room for; hold without crowding

112.

formula

a group of symbols that make a mathematical statement

113.

retort

a quick reply to a question or remark

114.

alternative

one of a number of things from which only one can be chosen

115.

suspicious

openly distrustful and unwilling to confide

116.

Norman

an inhabitant of Normandy
117.

hazard

an unpredictable phenomenon that causes a certain result

118.

massive

consisting of great mass

119.

marine

of or relating to the sea

120.

pathos

a quality that arouses emotions, especially pity or sorrow

121.

assent

to agree or express agreement

122.

disciple

someone who helps to spread the doctrine of another

123.

reproduce

make a copy or equivalent of

124.

illusion

an erroneous mental representation

125.

employer

a person or firm that hires workers

126.

diplomatic

relating to negotiation between nations

127.

invasion

any entry into an area not previously occupied

128.

indignant

angered at something unjust or wrong

129.

hinder

be an obstacle to
130.

sanction

official permission or approval

131.

recede

pull back or move away or backward

132.

courtesy

a courteous manner
133.

accumulate

get or gather together

134.

countryman

a man from your own country

135.

siege

an action of an armed force that surrounds a fortified place

136.

liquor

an alcoholic beverage that is distilled rather than fermented

137.

virtual

being actually such in almost every respect

138.

descent

a movement downward
139.

congregate

come together, usually for a purpose

140.

rue

feel sorry for; be contrite about

141.

brigade

army unit smaller than a division

142.

competent

properly or sufficiently qualified or capable or efficient

143.

extravagant

recklessly wasteful
144.

pension

regular payment to allow a person to subsist without working

145.

unnecessary

not needed
146.

variation

the process of becoming different

147.

assassin

a member of a secret order who terrorized Crusaders

148.

fortify

make strong or stronger

149.

revise

make changes to
150.

superintend

watch and direct

151.

foreigner

a person who comes from another country

152.

collapse

break down, literally or metaphorically

153.

judicial

expressing careful judgment

154.

nowhere

not anywhere; in or at or to no place

155.

venerate

regard with feelings of respect and reverence

156.

invariable

not liable to or capable of change

157.

prolong

lengthen in time; cause to be or last longer

158.

biography

an account of the series of events making up a person's life

159.

biography

an account of the series of events making up a person's life

160.

landlord

a landowner who leases to others

161.

foresee

realize beforehand
162.

confide

reveal in private; tell confidentially

163.

enthusiastic

having or showing great excitement and interest

164.

corruption

use of a position of trust for dishonest gain

165.

terrify

frighten greatly
166.

significance

the quality of being important

167.

conservative

resistant to change
168.

degrade

reduce in worth or character, usually verbally

169.

sympathetic

expressing compassion or friendly fellow feelings

170.

tranquil

free from disturbance by heavy waves

171.

illuminate

make lighter or brighter

172.

bureau

an administrative unit of government

173.

effectual

producing or capable of producing an intended result

174.

reckless

marked by defiant disregard for danger or consequences

175.

severely

to a severe or serious degree

176.

rejoin

join again
177.

shrewd

marked by practical hardheaded intelligence

178.

rein

one of a pair of long straps used to control a horse

179.

creed

any system of principles or beliefs

180.

socialist

advocating the state ownership of industry

181.

editorial

an article giving opinions or perspectives

182.

formidable

extremely impressive in strength or excellence

183.

humiliate

cause to feel shame

184.

equivalent

being essentially equal to something

185.

ambitious

having a strong desire for success or achievement

186.

stimulate

cause to act in a specified manner

187.

suffrage

a legal right to vote

188.

embark

go on board
189.

ardent

characterized by intense emotion

190.

irony

incongruity between what might be expected and what occurs

191.

intrude

enter uninvited
192.

legislative

relating to a lawmaking assembly

193.

exit

move out of or depart from

194.

avert

turn away or aside

195.

acute

ending in a sharp point

196.

aristocracy

a privileged class holding hereditary titles

197.

manufacturer

someone who manufactures something

198.

mystic

beyond ordinary understanding

199.

morality

concern with the distinction between right and wrong

200.

tenant

someone who pays rent to use property owned by someone else

201.

sheer

so thin as to transmit light

202.

menace

something that is a source of danger

203.

consumption

the act of using something up

204.

satire

witty language used to convey insults or scorn

205.

commodity

articles of commerce
206.

perception

the process of becoming aware through the senses

207.

hesitation

the act of pausing uncertainly

208.

intrigue

a crafty and involved plot to achieve your ends

209.

discriminate

marked by the ability to see or make fine distinctions

210.

radiate

send out rays or waves

211.

explosion

the act of bursting

212.

deity

a supernatural being worshipped as controlling the world

213.

defer

yield to another's wish or opinion

214.

episode

a happening that is distinctive in a series of events

215.

decisive

characterized by resoluteness and firmness

216.

unique

the single one of its kind

217.

alcohol

a volatile compound made by distillation

218.

resemblance

similarity in appearance or external or superficial details

219.

tyranny

government in which the ruler is an absolute dictator

220.

prudence

discretion in practical affairs

221.

accuracy

the quality of being near to the true value

222.

subordinate

an assistant subject to the authority or control of another

223.

devise

a will disposing of real property

224.

precaution

a measure taken in advance to ward off impending danger

225.

enlighten

give spiritual insight to

226.

magnet

a device that attracts iron and produces lines of force

227.

lapse

drop to a lower level, as in one's morals or standards

228.

urban

relating to a city or densely populated area

229.

classify

arrange or order by categories

230.

remembrance

the ability to recall past occurrences

231.

hostility

a state of deep-seated ill-will

232.

strait

a narrow channel joining two larger bodies of water

233.

cower

crouch or curl up
234.

occurrence

an instance of something happening

235.

designate

design or destine
236.

hideous

grossly offensive to decency or morality; causing horror

237.

ache

a dull persistent (usually moderately intense) pain

238.

pioneer

one the first colonists or settlers in a new territory

239.

frightful

provoking horror
240.

casual

without or seeming to be without plan or method; offhand

241.

imitation

copying the actions of someone else

242.

breach

an opening, especially a gap in a dike or fortification

243.

fiscal

involving financial matters

244.

extremity

the outermost or farthest region or point

245.

canon

a collection of books accepted as holy scripture

246.

battalion

an army unit consisting of a headquarters and companies

247.

impel

urge or force to an action; constrain or motivate

248.

engrave

carve, cut, or etch into a material or surface

249.

innovate

bring something new to an environment

250.

logical

based on known statements or events or conditions

251.

descendant

a person considered as coming from some ancestor or race

252.

minority

being or relating to the smaller in number of two parts

253.

migrant

traveler who moves from one region or country to another

254.

eliminate

end, take out, or do away with

255.

denounce

speak out against

256.

illegal

prohibited by law or by official or accepted rules

257.

overthrow

rule against
258.

liberate

grant freedom to; free from confinement

259.

abbey

a monastery ruled by an abbot

260.

preference

the right or chance to choose

261.

extension

act of expanding in scope

262.

vacate

leave behind empty; move out of

263.

metropolis

a large and densely populated urban area

264.

bitterness

the taste experience when quinine or coffee is taken into the mouth
265.

defensive

an attitude of excessive sensitivity to criticism

266.

exclamation

an abrupt excited utterance

267.

benevolent

showing or motivated by sympathy and understanding

268.

mediate

act between parties with a view to reconciling differences

269.

domain

a particular environment or walk of life

270.

corporate

of or belonging to a business firm

271.

antagonism

an actively expressed feeling of dislike and hostility

272.

uncommon

not common or ordinarily encountered

273.

embody

represent in bodily form

274.

relevant

having a bearing on or connection with the subject at issue

275.

procedure

a particular course of action intended to achieve a result

276.

conjecture

to believe especially on uncertain or tentative grounds

277.

alien

from another place or part of the world

278.

predecessor

one who precedes you in time

279.

statute

an act passed by a legislative body

280.

prophecy

a prediction uttered under divine inspiration

281.

productive

capable of bringing forth, especially abundantly

282.

garrison

a fortified military post where troops are stationed

283.

personage

a person whose actions and opinions strongly influence the course of

events
284.

coincide

happen simultaneously
285.

delicacy

the quality of being exquisitely fine in appearance

286.

coalition

the union of diverse things into one body or form or group

287.

myth

a traditional story serving to explain a world view

288.

delude

be dishonest with
289.

enact

order by virtue of superior authority; decree

290.

fidelity

the quality of being faithful

291.

expedient

appropriate to a purpose
292.

geology

science of the history of the earth as recorded in rocks

293.

hospitality

kindness in welcoming guests or strangers

294.

irresistible

impossible to resist; overpowering

295.

repel

force or drive back

296.

impatience

a lack of patience
297.

panic

an overwhelming feeling of fear and anxiety

298.

covenant

an agreement between God and his people

299.

originate

come into existence; take on form or shape

300.

provincial

associated with an administrative district of a nation

301.

inspector

an investigator who observes carefully

302.

reassure

cause to feel confident

303.

innumerable

too numerous to be counted

304.

batter

strike violently and repeatedly

305.

revelation

the speech act of making something evident

306.

monastery

the residence of a religious community

307.

insolent

marked by casual disrespect

308.

beseech

ask for or request earnestly

309.

technique

a practical method or art applied to some particular task

310.

convulse

move or stir about violently

311.

vehement

marked by extreme intensity of emotions or convictions

312.

feminine

associated with women and not with men

313.

query

an instance of questioning
314.

accusation

an assertion that someone is guilty of a fault or offence

315.

inconvenient

not well timed

316.

noisy

full of or characterized by loud and nonmusical sounds

317.

righteousness

adhering to moral principles

318.

credulous

showing a lack of judgment or experience

319.

momentary

lasting for a markedly brief time

320.

operator

an agent that operates some apparatus or machine

321.

bodily

of or relating to or belonging to the body

322.

dissent

a difference of opinion
323.

interpose

introduce
324.

municipal

relating to a self-governing district

325.

excellence

possessing good qualities in high degree

326.

missile

a weapon that is forcibly thrown or projected at a target

327.

gigantic

so exceedingly large or extensive as to suggest a giant

328.

hoarse

deep and harsh sounding as if from shouting or illness

329.

enlist

join the military

330.

acquisition

something gained
331.

parlor

a room in a private house or establishment where people can sit and

talk and relax
332.

allusion

passing reference or indirect mention

333.

encamp

live in or as if in a tent
334.

expansion

the act of increasing in size or volume or quantity or scope

335.

tactics

a plan for attaining a particular goal

336.

simultaneous

occurring or operating at the same time

337.

refusal

the act of showing unwillingness

338.

donate

give to a charity or good cause

339.

unanimous

in complete agreement
340.

wholesome

characteristic of physical or moral well-being

341.

heredity

the transmission of genetic factors to the next generation

342.

utility

the quality of being of practical use

343.

incessant

uninterrupted in time and indefinitely long continuing

344.

propriety

correct behavior
345.

diverse

distinctly dissimilar or unlike

346.

merciful

showing or giving forgiveness

347.

plea

a humble request for help from someone in authority

348.

album

a book of blank pages with pockets or envelopes

349.

persevere

be persistent, refuse to stop

350.

evade

avoid or try to avoid fulfilling, answering, or performing

351.

concession

the act of yielding

352.

forecast

a prediction about how something will develop

353.

involuntary

not subject to the control of the will

354.

excursion

a journey taken for pleasure

355.

persecution

causing someone to suffer

356.

exposure

the state of being vulnerable

357.

dialogue

a conversation between two persons

358.

migrate

move from one country or region to another and settle there

359.

consecrate

give entirely to a specific person, activity, or cause

360.

ponder

reflect deeply on a subject

361.

fathom

a linear unit of measurement for water depth

362.

accessible

capable of being reached

363.

submarine

a submersible warship usually armed with torpedoes

364.

amateur

someone who pursues a study or sport as a pastime

365.

objective

the goal intended to be attained

366.

avow

to declare or affirm solemnly and formally as true

367.

habitual

commonly used or practiced

368.

transparent

transmitting light; able to be seen through with clarity

369.

jurisdiction

the territory within which power can be exercised

370.

proclamation

a formal public statement

371.

frantic

marked by uncontrolled excitement or emotion

372.

levy

impose and collect

373.

lyric

of or relating to poetry that expresses emotion

374.

partisan

a fervent and even militant proponent of something

375.

assess

estimate the nature, quality, ability or significance of

376.

flora

all the plant life in a particular region or period

377.

assets

anything of material value owned by a person or company

378.

pagan

a person following a polytheistic or pre-Christian religion

379.

secondary

being of second rank or importance or value

380.

characterize

be typical of
381.

belle

a young woman considered charming and beautiful

382.

ballad

a narrative poem of popular origin

383.

efficiency

skillfulness in avoiding wasted time and effort

384.

extinguish

put out, as of fires, flames, or lights

385.

transition

the act of passing from one state or place to the next

386.

summary

briefly giving the gist of something

387.

convenience

the quality of being useful

388.

deficient

inadequate in amount or degree

389.

constituent

one of the individual parts making up a composite entity

390.

analogy

drawing a comparison in order to show a similarity

391.

disregard

lack of attention and due care

392.

faction

a dissenting clique
393.

prodigy

an unusually gifted or intelligent person

394.

ascribe

attribute or credit to
395.

memorable

worth remembering
396.

hypothesis

a tentative insight into the natural world

397.

preservation

the activity of protecting something from loss or danger

398.

equity

conformity with rules or standards

399.

emancipate

free from slavery or servitude

400.

chivalry

the medieval principles governing knightly conduct

401.

massacre

the savage and excessive killing of many people

402.

energetic

possessing or displaying forceful exertion

403.

venerable

profoundly honored
404.

violation

an act that disregards an agreement or a right

405.

precipice

a very steep cliff

406.

corpse

the dead body of a human being

407.

monarchy

autocracy governed by a ruler who usually inherits authority

408.

profile

an outline of something, especially a face from the side

409.

perceptible

capable of being grasped by the mind or senses

410.

anecdote

short account of an incident

411.

ecstasy

a state of elated bliss

412.

indulgence

the act of gratifying a desire

413.

pollute

make impure
414.

emphatic

spoken with emphasis

415.

repress

conceal or hide
416.

superintendent

a person who directs and manages an organization

417.

insight

clear or deep perception of a situation

418.

realism

the attribute of accepting the facts of life

419.

lifetime

the period during which something is functional

420.

script

something written by hand

421.

unnatural

not in accordance with or determined by nature

422.

despot

a cruel and oppressive dictator

423.

conversion

the act of changing from one use or function to another

424.

superb

surpassingly good
425.

detest

dislike intensely
426.

pamphlet

a small book usually having a paper cover

427.

limitation

an act of restricting (as by regulation)

428.

oversee

watch and direct

429.

generosity

the trait of being willing to give your money or time

430.

practicable

capable of being done with means at hand

431.

nomination

the act of officially naming a candidate

432.

subsist

support oneself
433.

assassinate

murder; especially of socially prominent persons

434.

grandeur

the quality of being magnificent or splendid or grand

435.

optimism

the hopeful feeling that all is going to turn out well

436.

intelligible

capable of being apprehended or understood

437.

recur

happen or occur again

438.

invalid

no longer legally acceptable

439.

notorious

known widely and usually unfavorably

440.

flexible

able to bend easily

441.

precipitate

bring about abruptly

442.

trait

a distinguishing feature of your personal nature

443.

relent

give in, as to influence or pressure

444.

submission

the act of surrendering power to another

445.

distrust

doubt about someone's honesty

446.

militia

civilians trained as soldiers, not part of the regular army

447.

treatise

a formal exposition
448.

obstruct

block passage through

449.

anonymous

having no known name or identity or known source

450.

foliage

the aggregate of leaves of one or more plants

451.

regent

someone who rules during the absence of the monarch

452.

comprise

be composed of
453.

bustle

move or cause to move energetically or busily

454.

inconsistent

displaying a lack of regularity

455.

alteration

the act of revising

456.

ferocity

the property of being wild or turbulent

457.

insurgent

in opposition to a civil authority or government

458.

precedent

an example that is used to justify similar occurrences

459.

clement

(of weather or climate) physically mild

460.

rhetoric

study of the technique for using language effectively

461.

verily

in truth; certainly
462.

preface

a short introductory essay preceding the text of a book

463.

dominant

most frequent or common

464.

prostrate

stretched out and lying at full length along the ground

465.

bridle

headgear for a horse

466.

patriotism

love of country and willingness to sacrifice for it

467.

scrupulous

characterized by extreme care and great effort

468.

maintenance

activity involved in keeping something in good working order

469.

regime

the governing authority of a political unit

470.

baffle

be a mystery or bewildering to
471.

infamy

a state of extreme dishonor

472.

orator

a person who delivers a speech

473.

emphasize

to stress, single out as important

474.

divinity

any supernatural being worshipped as controlling the world

475.

intoxicate

make drunk (with alcoholic drinks)

476.

discreet

marked by prudence or modesty and wise self-restraint

477.

appall

strike with disgust or revulsion

478.

indispensable

essential
479.

modification

the act of making something different

480.

spontaneous

said or done without having been planned in advance

481.

usage

the act of employing

482.

tribune

an ancient Roman official elected by the plebeians

483.

collective

done by or characteristic of individuals acting together

484.

stifle

impair the respiration of or obstruct the air passage of

485.

federate

unite on a federal basis or band together as a league

486.

condescend

behave in a patronizing manner

487.

audible

heard or perceptible by the ear

488.

abominate

find repugnant
489.

supernatural

things that cannot be explained by physical laws

490.

meditation

continuous and profound contemplation or musing on a subject

491.

sarcasm

witty language used to convey insults or scorn

492.

fanatic

a person motivated by irrational enthusiasm

493.

competitor

the contestant you hope to defeat

494.

academic

associated with an educational institution

495.

repetition

the act of doing or performing again

496.

denote

have as a meaning
497.

epoch

a period marked by distinctive character

498.

corporal

affecting the body as opposed to the mind or spirit

499.

inland

situated away from an area's coast or border

500.

intimacy

a feeling of being close and belonging together

501.

premise

a statement that is held to be true

502.

insignificant

conveying nothing
503.

biology

the science that studies living organisms

504.

requisite

necessary for relief or supply

505.

liking

a feeling of pleasure and enjoyment

506.

dogma

a doctrine or code of beliefs accepted as authoritative

507.

subside

sink to a lower level or form a depression

508.

adverse

in an opposing direction
509.

caprice

a sudden desire
510.

tinge

color lightly
511.

contemptuous

expressing extreme scorn

512.

abstain

choose not to consume

513.

clumsy

lacking grace in movement or posture

514.

exempt

freed from or not subject to an obligation or liability

515.

disagree

be different from one another

516.

insensible

barely able to be perceived

517.

rebuild

build again
518.

elapse

pass by
519.

integrity

an undivided or unbroken completeness with nothing wanting

520.

eccentric

conspicuously or grossly unconventional or unusual

521.

abbot

the superior of an abbey of monks

522.

forcible

impelled by physical force especially against resistance

523.

devout

deeply religious
524.

emit

give off, send forth, or discharge

525.

lever

a simple machine giving a mechanical advantage on a fulcrum

526.

pitiful

deserving or inciting compassion

527.

gauge

an instrument for measuring and indicating a quantity

528.

solar

relating to the sun or utilizing the energies of the sun

529.

homage

respectful deference
530.

scope

the state of the environment in which a situation exists

531.

muster

gather or bring together

532.

pertinent

being of striking appropriateness

533.

confederate

united in a league
534.

immigrant

a person who comes to a country in order to settle there

535.

symphony

a long and complex sonata for an orchestra

536.

mutiny

open rebellion against constituted authority

537.

comprehensive

including all or everything

538.

accede

yield to another's wish or opinion

539.

fervent

characterized by intense emotion

540.

passive

lacking in energy or will

541.

cohere

cause to form a united, orderly, and consistent whole

542.

compress

squeeze or press together

543.

vegetate

produce plant life

544.

forfeit

lose or lose the right to by some error, offense, or crime

545.

ravine

a deep narrow steep-sided valley

546.

deplore

express strong disapproval of

547.

imaginary

not based on fact; unreal

548.

aspiration

a cherished desire
549.

dissatisfy

fail to satisfy
550.

matter of fact

a matter that is an actual fact or is demonstrable as a fact

551.

indict

accuse formally of a crime

552.

intercept

seize on its way

553.

austere

of a stern or strict bearing or demeanor

554.

hereditary

occurring among people descended from a common ancestor

555.

disapprove

consider bad or wrong

556.

outlaw

someone who has committed a crime or has been legally convicted of a

crime

557.

dismount

alight from (a horse)

558.

futile

producing no result or effect

559.

intolerable

incapable of being put up with

560.

invoke

request earnestly; ask for aid or protection

561.

stratum

one of several parallel layers of material

562.

contradiction

opposition between two conflicting forces or ideas

563.

ghastly

shockingly repellent; inspiring horror

564.

seclude

keep away from others

565.

competitive

involving rivalry over something

566.

epic

a long narrative poem telling of a hero's deeds

567.

catastrophe

a sudden violent change in the earth's surface

568.

vigilant

carefully observant or attentive

569.

investigator

someone who inquires carefully

570.

alley

a narrow street with walls on both sides

571.

conscientious

characterized by extreme care and great effort

572.

interpreter

someone who mediates between speakers of different languages

573.

arbitrary

based on or subject to individual discretion or preference

574.

authentic

not counterfeit or copied

575.

nationality

the status of belonging to a particular country

576.

secondly

in the second place

577.

expressive

characterized by communicating beliefs or opinions

578.

syllable

a unit of spoken language larger than a phoneme

579.

exasperate

make furious
580.

outbreak

a sudden violent spontaneous occurrence

581.

commitment

the act of binding yourself to a course of action

582.

orthodox

adhering to what is commonly accepted

583.

treacherous

dangerously unstable and unpredictable

584.

scoundrel

someone who does evil deliberately

585.

theological

of or relating to or concerning the study of religion

586.

militant

engaged in war

587.

packet

a small package or bundle

588.

proverb

a condensed but memorable saying embodying an important fact

589.

relish

vigorous and enthusiastic enjoyment

590.

nowadays

in these times
591.

repulse

force or drive back

592.

poise

hold or carry in equilibrium

593.

protector

a person who cares for persons or property

594.

consolidate

form into a solid mass or whole

595.

tact

consideration in dealing with others

596.

maritime

relating to ships or navigation

597.

collide

crash together with violent impact

598.

trivial

(informal) small and of little importance

599.

arrogant

having or showing feelings of unwarranted importance

600.

ingredient

a component of a mixture or compound

601.

judicious

marked by the exercise of good judgment in practical matters

602.

vertical

at right angles to the plane of the horizon or a base line

603.

suspense

an uncertain cognitive state

604.

debut

the act of beginning something new

605.

qualification

the act of modifying or changing the strength of some idea

606.

harass

annoy continually or chronically

607.

comparable

able to be described as similar

608.

reformer

a disputant who advocates reform

609.

explosive

a chemical substance that undergoes a rapid chemical change (with the

production of gas) on being heated or struck
610.

placid

free from disturbance by heavy waves

611.

dissipate

to cause to separate and go in different directions

612.

occupant

someone who lives at a particular place for a long period

613.

commentary

a written explanation or criticism or illustration

614.

ominous

threatening or foreshadowing evil or tragic developments

615.

glimmer

a flash of light
616.

entangle

twist together or entwine into a confusing mass

617.

discord

lack of agreement or harmony

618.

clan

group of people related by blood or marriage

619.

distort

twist and press out of shape

620.

influential

having or exercising power

621.

systematic

characterized by order and planning

622.

dimly

with a faint light

623.

contingent

determined by conditions or circumstances that follow

624.

telescope

a magnifier of images of distant objects

625.

adherent

someone who believes and helps to spread a doctrine

626.

truthful

expressing or given to expressing the truth

627.

degenerate

a person whose behavior deviates from what is acceptable

628.

overpower

overcome by superior force

629.

bass

the lowest part of the musical range

630.

concur

happen simultaneously
631.

impetuous

characterized by undue haste and lack of thought

632.

anarchy

a state of lawlessness and disorder

633.

grievous

causing or marked by grief or anguish

634.

collector

a person who collects things

635.

ration

a fixed portion that is allotted

636.

coincident

occurring or operating at the same time

637.

troublesome

difficult to deal with

638.

perspective

a way of regarding situations or topics

639.

magnitude

the property of relative size or extent

640.

elude

escape, either physically or mentally

641.

triple

having three units or components or elements

642.

enhance

increase
643.

heresy

a belief that rejects the orthodox tenets of a religion

644.

grotesque

distorted and unnatural in shape or size

645.

territorial

of or relating to a geographical area

646.

immigrate

come into a new country and change residency

647.

ordinance

an authoritative rule
648.

annex

attach to
649.

pervade

spread or diffuse through

650.

impede

be a hindrance or obstacle to
651.

insurrection

organized opposition to authority

652.

patriarch

the male head of family or tribe

653.

censor

a person authorized to suppress unacceptable material

654.

dialect

the usage or vocabulary characteristic of a group of people

655.

accelerate

move faster
656.

adieu

a farewell remark
657.

transcribe

write out, as from speech or notes

658.

botany

the branch of biology that studies plants

659.

eclipse

one celestial body obscures another

660.

consummate

having or revealing supreme mastery or skill

661.

deride

treat or speak of with contempt

662.

deride

treat or speak of with contempt

663.

stealth

avoiding detection by moving carefully

664.

presumption

a premise that is taken for granted

665.

grievance

a complaint about a wrong that causes resentment

666.

repentance

remorse for your past conduct

667.

prodigious

so great in size or force or extent as to elicit awe

668.

admonish

take to task
669.

endurance

a state of surviving; remaining alive

670.

repeal

cancel officially
671.

emblem

special design representing a quality, type, or group

672.

surmount

get on top of; deal with successfully

673.

recreate

make anew
674.

superficial

of, affecting, or being on or near the surface

675.

physiology

the science dealing with the functioning of organisms

676.

acquiesce

to agree or express agreement

677.

complacent

contented to a fault with oneself or one's actions

678.

wee

a short time
679.

vegetation

the process of growth in plants

680.

philanthropy

voluntary promotion of human welfare

681.

festive

offering fun and gaiety

682.

shuffle

walk by dragging one's feet

683.

usurp

seize and take control without authority

684.

monopoly

a market in which there are many buyers but only one seller
685.

iniquity

absence of moral or spiritual values

686.

duration

the period of time during which something continues

687.

delusion

a mistaken or unfounded opinion or idea

688.

verify

confirm the truth of

689.

forego

do without or cease to hold or adhere to

690.

endanger

pose a threat to; present a danger to

691.

anew

again but in a new or different way

692.

oblivion

the state of being disregarded or forgotten

693.

manor

the landed estate of a lord, including the house on it

694.

metropolitan

relating to or characteristic of a large urban area

695.

defendant

someone against whom an action is brought in a court of law

696.

sentinel

a person employed to keep watch for some anticipated event

697.

interrogate

pose a series of questions to

698.

atone

turn away from sin or do penitence

699.

impartial

free from undue bias or preconceived opinions

700.

pretension

the advancing of a claim

701.

ascent

a movement upward
702.

loneliness

sadness resulting from being forsaken or abandoned

703.

deceit

the quality of being fraudulent

704.

precision

the quality of being reproducible in amount or performance

705.

inadequate

lacking the requisite qualities or resources to meet a task

706.

sympathize

to feel or express compassion

707.

caste

a hereditary social class among Hindus

708.

annihilate

kill in large numbers

709.

legacy

a gift of personal property by will

710.

rotate

turn on or around an axis or a center

711.

susceptible

yielding readily to or capable of

712.

ingenuity

the power of creative imagination

713.

condense

cause a gas or vapor to change into a liquid

714.

vulnerable

capable of being wounded or hurt

715.

feudal

relating to a system where vassals are protected by lords

716.

allot

give out
717.

miniature

being on a very small scale

718.

fuse

any igniter used to initiate the burning of a propellant

719.

tack

a short nail with a sharp point and a large head

720.

odium

hate coupled with disgust

721.

glacier

a slowly moving mass of ice

722.

eminence

high status importance owing to marked superiority

723.

supposition

the cognitive process of conjecturing

724.

transcend

be greater in scope or size than some standard

725.

sterling

highest in quality
726.

pretext

something serving to conceal plans

727.

prohibition

the action of forbidding

728.

analyze

break down into components or essential features

729.

masterpiece

the most outstanding work of a creative artist or craftsman

730.

monotonous

sounded or spoken in a tone unvarying in pitch

731.

felicity

pleasing and appropriate manner or style

732.

stature

the height of a standing person

733.

denominate

assign a name or title to

734.

sensibility

mental responsiveness and awareness

735.

destitute

poor enough to need help from others

736.

anatomy

the study of the structure of animals

737.

acquit

pronounce not guilty of criminal charges

738.

chaos

formless state of matter before the creation of the cosmos

739.

deference

courteous regard for people's feelings

740.

vale

a valley
741.

superfluous

more than is needed, desired, or required

742.

exposition

a collection of things for public display

743.

propel

cause to move forward with force

744.

provident

giving something useful for the future

745.

immune

of the condition in which an organism can resist disease

746.

annals

a chronological account of events in successive years

747.

fallible

wanting in moral strength, courage, or will

748.

secrecy

the condition of being concealed or hidden

749.

premature

too soon or too hasty

750.

hysteria

state of violent mental agitation

751.

mandate

a document giving an official instruction or command

752.

insufficient

of a quantity not able to fulfill a need or requirement

753.

berth

a place where a craft can be made fast

754.

eligible

qualified for or allowed or worthy of being chosen

755.

airy

open to or abounding in fresh atmosphere

756.

intricate

having many complexly arranged elements; elaborate

757.

enumerate

determine the number or amount of

758.

fray

wear away by rubbing

759.

warlike

disposed to warfare or hard-line policies

760.

hypocrisy

pretending to have qualities or beliefs that you do not have

761.

skeptic

someone who habitually doubts accepted beliefs

762.

candid

openly straightforward and direct without secretiveness

763.

laborious

characterized by effort to the point of exhaustion

764.

discard

anything that is cast aside

765.

nominal

relating to or constituting or bearing or giving a name

766.

skirmish

a minor short-term fight

767.

approbation

official approval
768.

nought

a mathematical element that when added to another number yields the

same number
769.

rustic

characteristic of rural life

770.

motto

a favorite saying of a sect or political group

771.

junction

an act of joining or adjoining things

772.

diagnosis

identifying the nature or cause of some phenomenon

773.

vie

compete for something

774.

vindicate

show to be right by providing justification or proof

775.

inference

drawing a conclusion on the basis of circumstantial evidence

776.

disarm

take away the weapons from; render harmless

777.

insistent

demanding attention
778.

justification

the act of defending or explaining by reasoning

779.

luminous

softly bright or radiant

780.

muffle

deaden (a sound or noise), especially by wrapping

781.

noiseless

making no sound
782.

sinister

stemming from evil characteristics or forces

783.

propaganda

information that is spread to promote some cause

784.

sequence

a following of one thing after another in time

785.

explicit

precisely and clearly expressed or readily observable

786.

entreaty

earnest or urgent request

787.

prediction

a statement made about the future

788.

rigor

excessive sternness
789.

misunderstand

interpret in the wrong way

790.

infirm

lacking bodily or muscular strength or vitality

791.

polar

of or existing within the Arctic or Antarctic Circles

792.

conciliate

cause to be more favorably inclined; gain the good will of

793.

mischievous

naughtily or annoyingly playful

794.

improper

not suitable or right or appropriate

795.

sophisticate

a worldly-wise person

796.

undermine

destroy property or hinder normal operations

797.

undermine

destroy property or hinder normal operations

798.

adjacent

having a common boundary or edge

799.

insinuate

give to understand
800.

exterior

situated in the outdoors or outside of a building

801.

mythology

the body of stories associated with a culture or institution

802.

arbiter

someone chosen to judge and decide a disputed issue

803.

maternal

characteristic of a mother
804.

heritage

that which is inherited

805.

imminent

close in time; about to occur

806.

consecutive

one after the other

807.

playful

full of fun and high spirits

808.

underlie

be underneath
809.

diversion

a turning aside
810.

incentive

a positive motivational influence

811.

incentive

a positive motivational influence

812.

atrocity

an act of shocking cruelty

813.

imperative

requiring attention or action

814.

courageous

able to face and deal with danger or fear without flinching

815.

enmity

a state of deep-seated ill-will

816.

akin

related by blood
817.

creak

make a high-pitched, screeching noise

818.

vitality

the property of being able to survive and grow

819.

plausible

apparently reasonable and valid, and truthful

820.

ruth

a feeling of sympathy and sorrow for the misfortunes of others

821.

taxation

imposition of charges against a citizen's person or property

822.

conclusive

forming an end or termination

823.

impair

make worse or less effective

824.

revert

go back to a previous state

825.

probe

an exploratory action or expedition

826.

bristle

a stiff hair
827.

depression

a sunken or lowered geological formation

828.

discomfort

the state of being tense and feeling pain

829.

outburst

an unrestrained expression of emotion

830.

gaily

in a gay manner
831.

coincidence

the property of two things happening at the same time

832.

languid

lacking spirit or liveliness

833.

infernal

characteristic of or resembling Hell

834.

stanza

a fixed number of lines of verse forming a unit of a poem

835.

comprehensible

capable of being comprehended or understood

836.

suggestive

tending to imply
837.

monetary

relating to or involving money

838.

madden

make mad
839.

extravagance

the quality of exceeding the appropriate limits of decorum

840.

acknowledgment

the state or quality of being recognized

841.

beset

assail or attack on all sides

842.

confinement

the state of being enclosed

843.

irrigate

supply with water, as with channels or ditches or streams

844.

reluctance

a certain degree of unwillingness

845.

brotherhood

the kinship relation between a male offspring and the siblings

846.

displace

cause to move, usually with force or pressure

847.

unlimited

having no limits in range or scope

848.

Renaissance

period of European history at the close of the Middle Ages

849.

powerless

lacking power
850.

emigrate

leave one's country of residence for a new one

851.

fraternal

like or characteristic of or befitting a brother

852.

collaborate

work together on a common enterprise of project

853.

beneficial

promoting or enhancing well-being

854.

inherent

existing as an essential constituent or characteristic

855.

perturb

disturb in mind or make uneasy or cause to be worried

856.

frivolous

not serious in content or attitude or behavior

857.

deter

turn away from by persuasion

858.

gratification

the act or an instance of satisfying

859.

infallible

incapable of failure or error

860.

sonnet

a verse form of 14 lines with a fixed rhyme scheme

861.

impute

attribute or credit to
862.

waistcoat

a man's sleeveless garment worn underneath a coat

863.

casualty

someone injured or killed in an accident

864.

census

a periodic count of the population

865.

blockade

a war measure isolating an area of importance to the enemy

866.

apostle

an ardent early supporter of a cause or reform

867.

temporal

of or relating to or limited by time

868.

foreman

a person who exercises control over workers

869.

tenor

the adult male singing voice above baritone

870.

transgress

act in disregard of laws, rules, contracts, or promises

871.

ravage

cause extensive destruction or ruin utterly

872.

mantle

a sleeveless garment like a cloak but shorter

873.

relinquish

turn away from; give up

874.

perspire

excrete sweat through the pores in the skin

875.

lateral

situated at or extending to the side

876.

wield

handle effectively
877.

indolent

disinclined to work or exertion

878.

infamous

known widely and usually unfavorably

879.

augment

enlarge or increase
880.

perpendicular

intersecting at or forming right angles

881.

visual

relating to or using sight

882.

robust

sturdy and strong in form, constitution, or construction

883.

seduce

lure or entice away from duty, principles, or proper conduct

884.

negligent

characterized by neglect and undue lack of concern

885.

reproduction

the act of making copies

886.

Parisian

of or relating to or characteristic of Paris or its inhabitants

887.

tolerant

showing or characterized by broad-mindedness

888.

assassination

murder of a public figure by surprise attack

889.

paternal

characteristic of a father
890.

explicate

elaborate, as of theories and hypotheses

891.

whine

a complaint uttered in a plaintive way

892.

injunction

a judicial remedy to prohibit a party from doing something

893.

aggravate

make worse
894.

propagate

multiply sexually or asexually

895.

harmonious

exhibiting equivalence or correspondence among constituents

896.

abyss

a bottomless gulf or pit

897.

composure

steadiness of mind under stress

898.

exhaustion

extreme fatigue
899.

personnel

group of people willing to obey orders

900.

extinct

no longer in existence
901.

humane

marked by concern with the alleviation of suffering

902.

deficiency

lack of an adequate quantity or number

903.

betroth

give to in marriage
904.

conjunction

the state of being joined together

905.

bleak

unpleasantly cold and damp

906.

heretic

a person whose religious beliefs conflict with church dogma

907.

impulsive

without forethought
908.

diligence

conscientiousness in paying proper attention to a task

909.

collision

an accident resulting from violent impact of a moving object

910.

undue

not appropriate or proper in the circumstances

911.

immoral

deliberately violating principles of right and wrong

912.

loathe

find repugnant
913.

aloof

remote in manner
914.

administrator

someone who manages a government agency or department

915.

suspension

the act of hanging something from above so it moves freely

916.

consternation

fear resulting from the awareness of danger

917.

morbid

suggesting the horror of death and decay

918.

noticeable

capable of being detected

919.

aggregate

a sum total of many heterogeneous things taken together

920.

pacify

cause to be more favorably inclined

921.

metaphysics

the philosophical study of being and knowing

922.

lawmaker

a maker of laws; someone who gives a code of laws

923.

accession

the act of attaining a new office or right or position

924.

metaphor

a figure of speech that suggests a non-literal similarity

925.

intermediate

lying between two extremes in time or space or state

926.

pastoral

devoted to raising sheep or cattle

927.

magnificence

splendid or imposing in size or appearance

928.

Madonna

the mother of Jesus

929.

default

an option that is selected automatically

930.

gaiety

a gay feeling
931.

confiscate

take temporary possession of a security by legal authority

932.

disrupt

make a break in
933.

magician

someone who performs tricks to amuse an audience

934.

odious

unequivocally detestable
935.

writhe

to move in a twisting or contorted motion,

936.

bombard

throw bombs at or attack with bombs

937.

partition

separation by the creation of a boundary that divides

938.

observance

conformity with law or custom or practice etc.

939.

plural

grammatical number category referring to two or more items

940.

evoke

call forth, as an emotion, feeling, or response

941.

piteous

deserving or inciting a feeling of sympathy and sorrow

942.

complication

the act or process of complicating

943.

reliance

the state of depending on something

944.

termination

the act of ending something

945.

overhang

project over

946.

ruffian

a cruel and brutal fellow

947.

remonstrance

the act of expressing earnest opposition or protest

948.

remonstrance

the act of expressing earnest opposition or protest

949.

distill

undergo condensation
950.

privy

hidden from general view or use

951.

abominable

unequivocally detestable
952.

handwriting

the activity of writing by hand

953.

reminiscence

a mental impression retained and recalled from the past

954.

impend

be imminent or about to happen

955.

terminal

occurring at or forming an end

956.

revoke

cancel officially
957.

reconstruct

build again
958.

portfolio

a large, thin case for loose papers or drawings or maps

959.

imperious

having or showing arrogant superiority to

960.

attorney general

the chief law officer of a country or state

961.

drowsy

half asleep
962.

assailant

someone who attacks

963.

mastery

great skillfulness and knowledge of some subject or activity

964.

appease

make peace with

965.

outstretched

fully extended especially in length

966.

legislator

someone who makes or enacts laws

967.

apparition

a ghostly appearing figure

968.

freshness

the property of being pure and fresh

969.

deject

lower someone's spirits; make downhearted

970.

ferocious

marked by extreme and violent energy

971.

perverse

deviating from what is considered moral or right or proper

972.

convoy

the act of escorting while in transit

973.

prelate

a senior clergyman and dignitary

974.

lucid

transparently clear; easily understandable

975.

enrage

put into a rage; make violently angry

976.

ordeal

a severe or trying experience

977.

benevolence

disposition to do good
978.

redemption

the act of purchasing back something previously sold

979.

discredit

the state of being held in low esteem

980.

irritable

easily annoyed
981.

abnormal

not typical or usual or regular

982.

comprehension

an ability to understand the meaning of something

983.

theoretical

concerned with hypotheses and not practical considerations

984.

inject

force or drive (a fluid or gas) into by piercing

985.

tremulous

quivering as from weakness or fear

986.

commemorate

call to remembrance
987.

approximately

imprecise but fairly close to correct

988.

preoccupy

engage or engross the interest or attention of beforehand or occupy

urgently or obsessively
989.

surmise

infer from incomplete evidence

990.

drought

a shortage of rainfall
991.

martial

suggesting war or military life

992.

despond

lose confidence or hope; become dejected

993.

laud

praise, glorify, or honor

994.

myriad

a large indefinite number

995.

excavate

remove the inner part or the core of

996.

wile

the use of tricks to deceive someone

997.

evince

give expression to
998.

moderation

the quality of avoiding extremes

999.

sensual

marked by the appetites and passions of the body

1000. specialize
become more focus on an area of activity or field of study
1001. wane
a gradual decline (in size or strength or power or number)
1002. impotent
(of a male) unable to copulate
1003. pervert
corrupt morally or by intemperance or sensuality
1004. emigrant
someone who leaves one country to settle in another
1005. pavilion

large and often sumptuous tent

1006. recourse
act of turning to for assistance
1007. degradation
changing to a lower, less respected state
1008. gentile
a Christian as contrasted with a Jew
1009. populace
people in general considered as a whole
1010. ode
a lyric poem with complex stanza forms
1011. atheism
the doctrine or belief that there is no God
1012. cynical
believing the worst of human nature and motives
1013. demolish
destroy completely
1014. Achilles
a mythical Greek hero of the Iliad
1015. penance

voluntary self-punishment in order to atone for something

1016. fragile
easily broken or damaged or destroyed
1017. prescription
the action of issuing authoritative rules or directions
1018. matrimony
state of being a married couple voluntarily joined for life
1019. continuance
the property of enduring or continuing in time
1020. congenial
suitable to your needs
1021. aversion
a feeling of intense dislike
1022. mockery
showing your contempt by derision
1023. seminary
a school for training ministers or priests or rabbis
1024. ludicrous
inviting ridicule
1025. fracture

breaking of hard tissue such as bone

1026. deform
assume a different shape or form
1027. erroneous
containing or characterized by error
1028. lunacy
foolish or senseless behavior
1029. radiance
an attractive combination of good health and happiness
1030. rebellious
resisting control or authority
1031. facilitate
make easier
1032. infuse
fill, as with a certain quality
1033. quarterly
of or relating to or consisting of a quarter
1034. conceit
the trait of being unduly vain
1035. safeguard

a precautionary measure warding off impending danger

1036. engross
devote fully to
1037. retaliate
make a counterattack and return like for like
1038. conspirator
a member of a plot to carry out some harmful or illegal act
1039. paradox
a statement that contradicts itself
1040. viceroy
governor who rules as the representative of a sovereign
1041. reiterate
to say, state, or perform again
1042. diversity
noticeable heterogeneity
1043. counterpart
a person or thing having the same function as another
1044. expanse
a wide and open space or area as of surface or land or sky
1045. lowly

low or inferior in station or quality

1046. misty
filled or abounding with fog
1047. exclusion
a deliberate act of omission
1048. aforesaid
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
1049. dubious
fraught with uncertainty or doubt
1050. foretell
foreshadow or presage
1051. unspeakable
defying expression or description
1052. palpable
capable of being perceived
1053. disclaim
make a disavowal about
1054. accompaniment
a musical part that supports other musical parts
1055. velocity

distance travelled per unit time

1056. paralyze
cause to be immobile
1057. contagion
an incident in which an infectious disease is transmitted
1058. penitence
remorse for your past conduct
1059. prophesy
predict or reveal, as if through divine inspiration
1060. intuition
instinctive knowing, without the use of rational processes
1061. compulsory
required by rule
1062. curt
brief and to the point
1063. loath
strongly opposed
1064. denomination
identifying word by which someone or something is called
1065. peaceable

inclined or disposed to peace

1066. recoil
spring back; spring away from an impact
1067. altitude
elevation above sea level or above the earth's surface
1068. rampart
an embankment built around a space for defensive purposes
1069. extort
obtain by coercion or intimidation
1070. variant
something a little different from others of the same type
1071. doubly
twice the degree
1072. efficacy
capacity or power to produce a desired effect
1073. cipher
a secret method of writing
1074. tangible
perceptible by the senses especially the sense of touch
1075. beneficent

doing or producing good

1076. component
one of the individual parts making up a composite entity
1077. incomplete
not total or final
1078. magnanimous
noble and generous in spirit
1079. deport
expel from a country
1080. luxuriant
produced or growing in extreme abundance
1081. oratory
addressing an audience formally
1082. beget
make children
1083. cant
a slope in the turn of a road or track
1084. vivacity
characterized by high spirits and animation
1085. implicit

implied though not directly expressed

1086. nimble
moving quickly and lightly
1087. transplant
transfer from one place or period to another
1088. beau
a man who is the lover of a girl or young woman
1089. indescribable
defying expression
1090. inexplicable
incapable of being explained or accounted for
1091. infidel
a person who does not acknowledge your god
1092. benefactor
a person who helps people or institutions
1093. covert
secret or hidden
1094. mania
an irrational but irresistible motive for a belief or action
1095. enjoin

give instructions to or direct somebody to do something

1096. avarice
reprehensible acquisitiveness; insatiable desire for wealth
1097. autobiography
a book or account of your own life
1098. nestle
move or arrange oneself in a comfortable and cozy position
1099. acclaim
enthusiastic approval
1100. perseverance
the act of persisting
1101. edict
a formal or authoritative proclamation
1102. possessor
a person who owns something
1103. imprudent
not wise
1104. syndicate
an association of companies for some definite purpose
1105. citadel

a stronghold for shelter during a battle

1106. craving
an intense desire for some particular thing
1107. veto
a vote that blocks a decision
1108. nude
completely unclothed
1109. mitigate
lessen or to try to lessen the seriousness or extent of
1110. cartridge
a module designed to be inserted into a larger piece of equipment
1111. malady
impairment of normal physiological function
1112. dissolution
separation into component parts
1113. insolence
the trait of being rude and impertinent
1114. attest
provide evidence for
1115. overseer

a person who directs and manages an organization

1116. commotion
a disorderly outburst or tumult
1117. ceremonial
marked by pomp or ceremony or formality
1118. Christendom
the collective body of Christians throughout the world and history
(found predominantly in Europe and the Americas and Australia)
1119. donor
person who makes a gift of property
1120. pestilent
likely to spread and cause an epidemic disease
1121. borough
an English town
1122. theologian
someone who is learned in the study of religion
1123. extricate
release from entanglement of difficulty
1124. refute
overthrow by argument, evidence, or proof

1125. malignant
dangerous to health
1126. symmetry
balance among the parts of something
1127. maneuver
a military training exercise
1128. retrieve
get or find back; recover the use of
1129. hybrid
a composite of mixed origin
1130. repudiate
refuse to acknowledge, ratify, or recognize as valid
1131. ambush
concealing yourself and lying in wait to attack by surprise
1132. capitulate
surrender under agreed conditions
1133. arbitrate
act between parties with a view to reconciling differences
1134. induct
place ceremoniously or formally in an office or position

1135. ambulance
a vehicle that takes people to and from hospitals
1136. interact
do something together or with others
1137. gait
a horse's manner of moving
1138. momentum
the product of a body's mass and its velocity
1139. artful
not straightforward or candid
1140. consign
give over to another for care or safekeeping
1141. hustle
move or cause to move energetically or busily
1142. paramount
having superior power and influence
1143. dispel
to cause to separate and go in different directions
1144. disinterested
unaffected by concern for one's own welfare

1145. epithet
descriptive word or phrase
1146. preferable
more desirable than another
1147. append
fix to; attach
1148. outrageous
greatly exceeding bounds of reason or moderation
1149. outright
without reservation or concealment
1150. supplicate
ask for humbly or earnestly, as in prayer
1151. participant
someone who takes part in an activity
1152. trio
a set of three similar things considered as a unit
1153. venom
toxin secreted by animals
1154. transmission
communication by means of sent signals

1155. deluge
a heavy rain
1156. psychiatry
the diagnosis and treatment of mental disorders
1157. thesis
an unproved statement advanced as a premise in an argument
1158. dilemma
state of uncertainty in a choice between unfavorable options
1159. merciless
having or showing no forgiveness
1160. giddy
lacking seriousness; given to frivolity
1161. tapestry
a wall hanging of heavy fabric with pictorial designs
1162. furtive
secret and sly or sordid
1163. decency
conforming to standards of propriety and morality
1164. infirmity
the state of being weak in health or body

1165. maze
complex system of paths or tunnels in which it is easy to get lost
1166. contrivance
the faculty of inventive skill
1167. listless
lacking zest or vivacity
1168. deteriorate
become worse or disintegrate
1169. obliterate
remove completely from recognition or memory
1170. ostentation
pretentious or showy or vulgar display
1171. visage
the human face
1172. horde
a vast multitude
1173. proportionate
being in due magnitude or extent
1174. prevalent
most frequent or common

1175. chastise
censure severely
1176. landmark
the position of a prominent or well-known object
1177. subsistence
the state of existing in reality; having substance
1178. salutation
an acknowledgment or expression of good will
1179. tenure
the term during which some position is held
1180. vigilance
the process of paying close and continuous attention
1181. dwindle
become smaller or lose substance
1182. separable
capable of being divided or dissociated
1183. unsettle
disturb the composure of
1184. rigorous
rigidly accurate; allowing no deviation from a standard

1185. imaginable
capable of being conceived of
1186. grapple
come to terms with
1187. volatile
substance that changes readily from solid or liquid to vapor
1188. alderman
a member of a municipal legislative body (as a city council)
1189. nominee
a politician who is running for public office
1190. deviate
a person whose behavior strays from what is acceptable
1191. succumb
consent reluctantly
1192. instructive
serving to enlighten or inform
1193. pall
burial garment in which a corpse is wrapped
1194. maxim
a saying that is widely accepted on its own merits

1195. supersede
take the place or move into the position of
1196. projection
the act of expelling or ejecting
1197. intimidate
to compel or deter by or as if by threats
1198. undulate
move in a wavy pattern or with a rising and falling motion
1199. allegory
a short moral story
1200. endear
make attractive or lovable
1201. vincible
susceptible to being defeated
1202. prerogative
a right reserved exclusively by a person or group
1203. folio
a book (or manuscript) consisting of large sheets of paper folded in the
middle to make two leaves or four pages
1204. solicitor

a British lawyer who gives legal advice

1205. sordid
foul and run-down and repulsive
1206. invincible
incapable of being overcome or subdued
1207. sequel
something that follows something else
1208. disobedient
unwilling to submit to authority
1209. chateau
an impressive country house (or castle) in France
1210. entail
have as a logical consequence
1211. sear
become superficially burned
1212. prowess
a superior skill learned by study and practice
1213. regenerate
reestablish on a new, usually improved, basis
1214. punctual

acting or arriving exactly at the time appointed

1215. breaker
waves breaking on the shore
1216. accursed
under a curse
1217. omission
leaving out or passing over something
1218. fawn
a young deer
1219. proffer
present for acceptance or rejection
1220. solace
comfort in disappointment or misery
1221. perpetuate
cause to continue or prevail
1222. incomprehensible
difficult to understand
1223. monotony
constancy of tone or pitch or inflection
1224. impregnate

make pregnant
1225. relapse
deteriorate in health
1226. despotism
dominance through threat of punishment and violence
1227. intercede
act between parties with a view to reconciling differences
1228. chasm
a deep opening in the earth's surface
1229. translator
a person who renders written messages in another language
1230. convulsion
violent uncontrollable contractions of muscles
1231. ambiguous
having more than one possible meaning
1232. inwardly
with respect to private feelings
1233. importune
beg persistently and urgently
1234. semblance

an outward appearance that is deliberately misleading

1235. incite
provoke or stir up
1236. rightful
legally valid
1237. intersect
meet at a point
1238. afresh
again but in a new or different way
1239. outpost
a military post stationed at a distance from the main body of troops
1240. repugnant
offensive to the mind
1241. unaccountable
not to be explained
1242. caricature
a representation of a person exaggerated for comic effect
1243. comely
according with custom or propriety
1244. consort

keep company with; hang out with

1245. fortitude
strength of mind that enables one to endure adversity
1246. epidemic
a widespread outbreak of an infectious disease
1247. mutilate
destroy or injure severely
1248. parable
a short moral story
1249. viscount
a British peer who ranks below an earl and above a baron
1250. assimilate
make alike
1251. reclaim
reassert one's right or title to
1252. tiresome
so lacking in interest as to cause mental weariness
1253. deprecate
express strong disapproval of; deplore
1254. remonstrate

argue in protest or opposition

1255. agile
moving quickly and lightly
1256. emanate
give out, as breath or an odor
1257. staid
characterized by dignity and propriety
1258. vista
the visual percept of a region
1259. christen
administer baptism to
1260. copious
large in number or quantity
1261. obstruction
any structure that makes progress difficult
1262. aggression
a disposition to behave forcefully and energetically
1263. demeanor
the way a person behaves toward other people
1264. solicitude

a feeling of excessive concern

1265. perspiration
salty fluid secreted by sweat glands
1266. purport
have the often specious appearance of being or intending
1267. penetrable
admitting of penetration or passage into or through
1268. crag
a steep rugged rock or cliff
1269. forefather
the founder of a family
1270. Anglo-Saxon
English prior to about 1100
1271. oblique
slanting or inclined in direction or course or position
1272. encroach
advance beyond the usual limit
1273. conformity
correspondence in form or appearance
1274. mimic

imitate, especially for satirical effect

1275. deprave
corrupt morally or by intemperance or sensuality
1276. ascetic
someone who practices self denial as a spiritual discipline
1277. bequeath
leave or give by will after one's death
1278. prodigal
recklessly wasteful
1279. abdomen
the region of the body between the thorax and the pelvis
1280. buoyant
tending to float on a liquid or rise in air or gas
1281. rendezvous
a meeting planned at a certain time and place
1282. indulgent
given to yielding to the wishes of someone
1283. immerse
cause to be thrown into
1284. alienate

arouse hostility or indifference in

1285. outskirt
a part of the city far removed from the center
1286. improvise
manage in a makeshift way; do with whatever is at hand
1287. forebode
make a prediction about; tell in advance
1288. martyrdom
death because of a person's adherence of a faith or cause
1289. enigma
something that baffles understanding and cannot be explained
1290. fluent
expressing yourself readily, clearly, effectively
1291. accomplice
a person who joins with another in carrying out some plan
1292. affirmative
giving assent
1293. consistency
a harmonious uniformity or agreement among things or parts
1294. assiduous

marked by care and persistent effort

1295. placate
cause to be more favorably inclined
1296. impure
combined with extraneous elements
1297. indefinitely
to an unknown extent
1298. vassal
a person holding a fief
1299. lunatic
an insane person
1300. dilate
become wider
1301. quay
wharf usually built parallel to the shoreline
1302. hypnosis
a state that resembles sleep induced by suggestion
1303. seclusion
the act of shutting oneself off from others
1304. whimsical

determined by chance or impulse rather than by necessity

1305. operative
producing a desired effect
1306. counterfeit
not genuine; imitating something superior
1307. bulwark
an embankment built around a space for defensive purposes
1308. pestilence
any epidemic disease with a high death rate
1309. emulate
strive to equal or match, especially by imitating
1310. nuisance
anything that disturbs, endangers life, or is offensive
1311. expectancy
an expectation
1312. inseparable
not capable of being split
1313. dedication
complete and wholehearted fidelity
1314. protective

intended or adapted to afford protection of some kind

1315. overture
orchestral music at the beginning of an opera or oratorio
1316. reservoir
lake used to store water for community use
1317. pecuniary
relating to or involving money
1318. contemptible
deserving of contempt or scorn
1319. inquisitive
given to questioning
1320. affiliate
join in a social or business relationship
1321. adoration
the act of admiring strongly
1322. affectation
a deliberate pretense or exaggerated display
1323. sumptuous
rich and superior in quality
1324. bullock

young bull
1325. recline
move the upper body backwards and down
1326. precarious
not secure; beset with difficulties
1327. sanguine
confidently optimistic and cheerful
1328. submerge
put under water
1329. poignant
keenly distressing to the mind or feelings
1330. culprit
someone who perpetrates wrongdoing
1331. conveyance
something that serves as a means of transportation
1332. indistinct
not clearly defined or easy to perceive or understand
1333. burgher
a citizen of an English borough
1334. hypocrite

a person who professes beliefs that he or she does not hold

1335. consulate
diplomatic building that serves as the residence or workplace of a
consul
1336. incidentally
in point of fact
1337. advert
give heed (to)
1338. redress
make reparations or amends for
1339. sociology
the study and classification of human societies
1340. pharmacy
a retail shop where medicine and other articles are sold
1341. peremptory
putting an end to all debate or action
1342. outcry
a loud utterance; often in protest or opposition
1343. obstinacy
resolute adherence to your own ideas or desires

1344. transcendent
exceeding or surpassing usual limits
1345. ponderous
having great mass and weight and unwieldiness
1346. incompetent
not qualified or suited for a purpose
1347. frequency
the number of occurrences within a given time period
1348. inhuman
without compunction or compassion
1349. momentous
of very great significance
1350. dragoon
a member of a European military unit formerly composed of heavily
armed cavalrymen
1351. continuation
the act of continuing an activity without interruption
1352. latent
potentially existing but not presently evident or realized
1353. pauper

a person who is very poor

1354. playwright
someone who writes plays
1355. passable
able to be passed or traversed or crossed
1356. oust
remove from a position or office
1357. deduce
reason from the general to the particular
1358. affront
a deliberately offensive act
1359. auxiliary
furnishing added support
1360. exhilarate
fill with sublime emotion
1361. protract
lengthen in time; cause to be or last longer
1362. inconceivable
totally unlikely
1363. juvenile

of or relating to children or young people

1364. reorganize
organize anew
1365. efface
remove by or as if by rubbing or erasing
1366. secede
withdraw from an organization or communion
1367. dilute
lessen the strength or flavor of a solution or mixture
1368. apathy
an absence of emotion or enthusiasm
1369. invert
turn inside out or upside down
1370. dismissal
permission to go; the sending away of someone
1371. beck
a beckoning gesture
1372. doe
mature female of mammals of which the male is called `buck'
1373. witchcraft

the art of sorcery

1374. suppression
forceful prevention; putting down by power or authority
1375. amply
sufficiently; more than adequately
1376. incomparable
such that comparison is impossible
1377. contributor
a writer published in a periodical or as part of a book
1378. rupture
the act of making a sudden noisy break
1379. aerial
characterized by lightness and insubstantiality
1380. inflammation
the state of being emotionally aroused and worked up
1381. calumny
a false accusation of an offense
1382. absolve
grant remission of a sin to
1383. vagabond

a wanderer with no established residence or means of support

1384. heedless
marked by or paying little attention
1385. sorcery
the belief in magical spells that harness occult forces
1386. unwise
showing or resulting from lack of judgment or wisdom
1387. retrace
to go back over again
1388. prominence
the state of being widely known or eminent
1389. advent
arrival that has been awaited
1390. fluctuate
move or sway in a rising and falling or wavelike pattern
1391. incongruous
lacking in harmony or compatibility or appropriateness
1392. pallid
deficient in color suggesting physical or emotional distress
1393. fallacy

a misconception resulting from incorrect reasoning

1394. guinea
a former British gold coin worth 21 shillings
1395. accessory
a supplementary component that improves capability
1396. vogue
a current state of general acceptance and use
1397. mercenary
a person hired to fight for another country than their own
1398. unify
join or combine
1399. preparatory
preceding and getting ready for something
1400. coerce
to cause to do through pressure or necessity
1401. illumine
make lighter or brighter
1402. contaminate
make impure
1403. pompous

puffed up with vanity

1404. invaluable
having incalculable monetary or intellectual worth
1405. whereabouts
the general location where something is
1406. appellate
of or relating to or taking account of appeals
1407. synonym
a word that expresses the same or similar meaning
1408. abject
of the most contemptible kind
1409. chagrin
strong feelings of embarrassment
1410. discomfit
cause to lose one's composure
1411. synod
a council convened to discuss ecclesiastical business
1412. libel
a false and malicious publication
1413. fabulous

extremely pleasing
1414. obtrude
push to thrust outward
1415. irresponsible
showing lack of care for consequences
1416. referee
the official in a sport who is expected to ensure fair play
1417. referee
the official in a sport who is expected to ensure fair play
1418. coronation
the ceremony of installing a new monarch
1419. instigate
provoke or stir up
1420. contradictory
unable to be both true at the same time
1421. comical
arousing or provoking laughter
1422. preposterous
inviting ridicule
1423. inactive

not engaged physically or mentally

1424. predominate
be larger in number, quantity, power, status or importance
1425. subjection
the act of conquering
1426. inexorable
not to be placated or appeased or moved by entreaty
1427. necessitate
require as useful, just, or proper
1428. mountainous
containing many mountains
1429. prevention
the act of hindering
1430. audacious
disposed to venture or take risks
1431. unlawful
not conforming to legality, moral law, or social convention
1432. sanctity
the quality of being holy
1433. profuse

produced or growing in extreme abundance

1434. medieval
relating to or belonging to the Middle Ages
1435. egotism
an exaggerated opinion of your own importance
1436. constellation
a configuration of stars as seen from the earth
1437. deplorable
of very poor quality or condition
1438. reciprocal
concerning each of two or more persons or things
1439. tremor
an involuntary vibration, as if from illness or fear
1440. fresco
a mural done with watercolors on wet plaster
1441. serviceable
ready to function or provide assistance
1442. predominant
having superior power and influence
1443. irrelevant

having no bearing on or connection with the subject at issue

1444. dutiful
willingly obedient out of a sense of respect
1445. promenade
a leisurely walk, usually in some public place
1446. collier
someone who works in a coal mine
1447. parity
functional equality
1448. provocation
a means of arousing or stirring to action
1449. embellish
make more attractive, as by adding ornament or color
1450. dun
a color or pigment varying around a light grey-brown color
1451. affable
diffusing warmth and friendliness
1452. complement
something added to embellish or make perfect
1453. bide

dwell
1454. overshadow
cast a shadow upon
1455. chancery
an office of archives for public or ecclesiastic records
1456. confessor
someone who confesses
1457. bethink
cause oneself to consider something
1458. interim
the time between one event, process, or period and another
1459. tentative
unsettled in mind or opinion
1460. crusade
a series of actions tending toward a particular end
1461. nucleus
a part of the cell responsible for growth and reproduction
1462. juncture
the shape or manner in which things come together
1463. protrude

extend out or project in space

1464. analogous
similar or equivalent in some respects
1465. ardor
feelings of great warmth and intensity
1466. outcast
a person who is rejected (from society or home)
1467. dramatist
someone who writes plays
1468. adroit
quick or skillful or adept in action or thought
1469. intestine
the part of the alimentary canal between the stomach and the anus
1470. motley
consisting of a haphazard assortment of different kinds
1471. servitude
state of subjection to an owner or master
1472. pact
a written agreement between two states or sovereigns
1473. circumference

the length of the closed curve of a circle

1474. impracticable
not capable of being carried out or put into practice
1475. satiate
fill to satisfaction
1476. interminable
tiresomely long; seemingly without end
1477. pillage
steal goods; take as spoils
1478. nameless
being or having an unknown or unnamed source
1479. intrusion
entrance by force or without permission or welcome
1480. infringe
advance beyond the usual limit
1481. oration
an instance of formal speaking
1482. constable
a police officer of the lowest rank
1483. livelihood

the financial means whereby one lives

1484. edify
make understand
1485. inlet
an arm off of a larger body of water
1486. unavoidable
impossible to evade
1487. loot
goods or money obtained illegally
1488. populous
densely populated
1489. simplify
make easier or reduce in complexity or extent
1490. belligerent
characteristic of an enemy or one eager to fight
1491. boisterous
full of rough and exuberant animal spirits
1492. deign
do something that one considers to be below one's dignity
1493. disengage

release from something that holds fast or entangles

1494. probate
proof that a will was properly signed and executed
1495. imperceptible
impossible or difficult to sense
1496. flux
a flow or discharge
1497. wrest
obtain by seizing forcibly or violently, also metaphorically
1498. optic
of or relating to or resembling the eye
1499. subvert
destroy completely
1500. absorption
a process in which one substance permeates another
1501. estimable
deserving of respect or high regard
1502. thoroughfare
a public road from one place to another
1503. obsolete

no longer in use
1504. ingenuous
lacking in sophistication or worldliness
1505. midsummer
June 21, when the sun is at its northernmost point
1506. negligence
failure to act with the prudence of a reasonable person
1507. mountaineer
someone who climbs mountains
1508. carcass
the dead body of an animal
1509. bailiff
officer of the court employed to execute writs and processes
1510. stolid
having or revealing little emotion or sensibility
1511. stupendous
so great in size or force or extent as to elicit awe
1512. effuse
pour out
1513. foreclose

keep from happening or arising; make impossible

1514. havoc
violent and needless disturbance
1515. studious
characterized by diligent learning and fondness for reading
1516. scribe
someone employed to make written copies of documents
1517. frugal
avoiding waste
1518. inaccessible
capable of being reached with great difficulty or not at all
1519. observatory
a building designed and equipped to observe astronomical phenomena
1520. instantaneous
occurring with no delay
1521. spectrum
a broad range of related objects or values or qualities
1522. captivate
attract; cause to be enamored
1523. cataract

a large waterfall; violent rush of water over a precipice

1524. corroborate
give evidence for
1525. wrangle
an instance of intense argument, as in bargaining
1526. portent
a sign of something about to happen
1527. financier
a person skilled in large-scale monetary transactions
1528. antecede
be earlier in time; go back further
1529. lucrative
producing a sizeable profit
1530. hoard
a secret store of valuables or money
1531. scribble
write down quickly without much attention to detail
1532. depreciate
lose in value
1533. bolster

support and strengthen

1534. epigram
a witty saying
1535. likelihood
the probability of a specified outcome
1536. archipelago
a group of many islands in a large body of water
1537. soluble
capable of being dissolved in some solvent
1538. crevice
a long narrow opening
1539. prelude
something that introduces what follows
1540. animosity
a feeling of ill will arousing active hostility
1541. self-respect
the quality of being worthy of esteem or respect
1542. ceremonious
characterized by pomp and stately display
1543. impoverish

make poor
1544. omnipotent
having unlimited power
1545. pontiff
the head of the Roman Catholic Church
1546. aperture
a natural opening in something
1547. stigma
a symbol of disgrace or infamy
1548. antecedent
a preceding occurrence or cause or event
1549. immeasurable
impossible to calculate
1550. pedant
a person who pays too much attention to formal rules
1551. incoherent
without logical or meaningful connection
1552. retrospect
contemplation of things past
1553. immovable

not able or intended to be moved

1554. vestige
an indication that something has been present
1555. plumb
exactly vertical
1556. bureaucracy
a government administered primarily by nonelective officials
1557. chronology
the determination of the temporal sequence of past events
1558. drastic
forceful and extreme and rigorous
1559. repulsive
offensive to the mind
1560. vacuum
an empty area or space
1561. differentiate
acquire a distinct character
1562. reticent
reluctant to draw attention to yourself
1563. inexpressible

defying expression
1564. inexpressible
defying expression
1565. benign
kindness of disposition or manner
1566. ingratitude
a lack of gratitude
1567. transient
lasting a very short time
1568. dispensation
the act of giving out in portions
1569. bravo
a cry of approval as from an audience at the end of great performance
1570. evangelical
of a Christian church believing in personal conversion
1571. intrinsic
belonging to a thing by its very nature
1572. autocrat
a cruel and oppressive dictator
1573. pernicious

exceedingly harmful
1574. impudence
the trait of being rude and impertinent
1575. intrepid
invulnerable to fear or intimidation
1576. criterion
the ideal in terms of which something can be judged
1577. consensus
agreement in the judgment reached by a group as a whole
1578. commute
a regular journey to and from your place of work
1579. jovial
full of or showing high-spirited merriment
1580. protocol
forms of ceremony and etiquette observed by diplomats
1581. pollen
the fine spores that contain male gametes and that are borne by an
anther in a flowering plant
1582. adversity
a state of misfortune or affliction

1583. denunciation
a public act of denouncing
1584. miser
a stingy hoarder of money and possessions
1585. overrun
seize the position of and defeat
1586. novice
someone new to a field or activity
1587. disfigure
mar or spoil the appearance of
1588. Spartan
of or relating to or characteristic of Sparta or its people
1589. equilibrium
a stable situation in which forces cancel one another
1590. extant
still in existence; not extinct or destroyed or lost
1591. elicit
call forth, as an emotion, feeling, or response
1592. guile
shrewdness as demonstrated by being skilled in deception

1593. pedestal
an architectural support or base
1594. allay
lessen the intensity of or calm
1595. needy
poor enough to need help from others
1596. domination
power to defeat
1597. pinnacle
a slender upright spire at the top of a buttress of tower
1598. fitful
occurring in spells and often abruptly
1599. perennial
lasting three seasons or more
1600. scarcity
a small and inadequate amount
1601. counteract
act in opposition to
1602. atonement
the act of making amends for sin or wrongdoing

1603. eulogy
a formal expression of praise for someone who has died
1604. tacit
implied by or inferred from actions or statements
1605. fastidious
giving careful attention to detail
1606. boatswain
a petty officer on a merchant ship
1607. dishonest
deceptive or fraudulent
1608. admonition
a firm rebuke
1609. expulsion
the act of forcing out someone or something
1610. contingency
the state of being dependent on something
1611. resurrection
a revival from inactivity and disuse
1612. mediocre
moderate to inferior in quality

1613. arid
lacking sufficient water or rainfall
1614. specialty
an asset of special worth or utility
1615. unaffected
undergoing no change when acted upon
1616. incompatible
not in harmonious or agreeable combination
1617. promoter
someone who is an active supporter and advocate
1618. infrequent
not occurring regularly or at short intervals
1619. morale
a state of individual psychological well-being
1620. canto
a major division of a long poem
1621. exhaustible
capable of being used up; capable of being exhausted
1622. ailment
an often persistent bodily disorder or disease

1623. aroma
any property detected by the olfactory system
1624. metaphysical
pertaining to the philosophical study of being and knowing
1625. uppermost
at or nearest to the top
1626. grimace
contort the face to indicate a certain mental state
1627. inmost
situated or occurring farthest within
1628. subterranean
being or operating under the surface of the earth
1629. dexterity
adroitness in using the hands
1630. gratuity
a relatively small amount of money for services rendered
1631. peddle
sell or offer for sale from place to place
1632. fervor
feelings of great warmth and intensity

1633. pare
strip the skin off
1634. azure
of a deep somewhat purplish blue color
1635. inexhaustible
that cannot be entirely consumed or used up
1636. blithe
carefree and happy and lighthearted
1637. mouthful
the quantity that can be held in the mouth
1638. oral
using speech rather than writing
1639. melodrama
a story with characters behaving in an extreme emotional way
1640. mane
long coarse hair growing from the crest of the animal's neck
1641. licit
authorized, sanctioned by, or in accordance with law
1642. accost
speak to someone

1643. sedate
characterized by dignity and propriety
1644. docile
easily handled or managed
1645. patronize
assume sponsorship of
1646. juggle
throw, catch, and keep in the air several things simultaneously
1647. indigenous
originating where it is found
1648. mistrust
regard as untrustworthy
1649. inefficient
not producing desired results; wasteful
1650. teem
be abuzz
1651. aghast
struck with fear, dread, or consternation
1652. hindrance
any obstruction that impedes or is burdensome

1653. disquiet
a feeling of mild anxiety about possible developments
1654. estrange
remove from customary environment or associations
1655. toleration
a disposition to tolerate or accept people or situations
1656. workmanship
skill in an occupation or trade
1657. pitiless
without mercy or sympathy
1658. pageant
an elaborate representation of scenes from history
1659. exemplify
be characteristic of
1660. tolerance
willingness to respect the beliefs or practices of others
1661. paralysis
loss of the ability to move a body part
1662. entrench
fix firmly or securely

1663. autonomy
political independence
1664. mien
dignified manner or conduct
1665. sedition
an illegal action inciting resistance to lawful authority
1666. bereave
deprive through death
1667. dissension
disagreement among those expected to cooperate
1668. simulate
reproduce someone's behavior or looks
1669. sociable
inclined to or conducive to companionship with others
1670. bale
a large bundle bound for storage or transport
1671. respite
a pause from doing something
1672. wretchedness
a state of ill-being due to affliction or misfortune

1673. empower
give or delegate power or authority to
1674. foresight
seeing ahead; knowing in advance; foreseeing
1675. stratagem
an elaborate or deceitful scheme to deceive or evade
1676. boycott
refusal to have commercial dealings with some organization
1677. harangue
a loud bombastic declamation expressed with strong emotion
1678. stationary
not capable of being moved
1679. insistence
the act of insisting on something
1680. converge
be adjacent or come together
1681. disobedience
the failure to obey
1682. eradicate
destroy completely, as if down to the roots

1683. mercantile
relating to or characteristic of trade or traders
1684. microscope
magnifier of the image of small objects
1685. cessation
a stopping
1686. constituency
the body of voters who elect a representative for their area
1687. patrician
a person of refined upbringing and manners
1688. labyrinth
complex system of paths in which it is easy to get lost
1689. artifice
a deceptive maneuver, especially to avoid capture
1690. perjure
knowingly tell an untruth in a legal court and render oneself guilty of
perjury
1691. literacy
the ability to read and write
1692. nurture

provide with nourishment

1693. continuity
uninterrupted connection or union
1694. genteel
marked by refinement in taste and manners
1695. illicit
contrary to accepted morality or convention
1696. intolerant
unwilling to tolerate difference of opinion
1697. obese
excessively fat
1698. pedestrian
a person who travels by foot
1699. impunity
exemption from punishment or loss
1700. infest
occupy in large numbers or live on a host
1701. auburn
(of hair) colored a moderate reddish-brown
1702. unfavorable

not favorable
1703. desist
choose not to consume
1704. correlate
to bear a reciprocal or mutual relation
1705. panorama
the visual percept of a region
1706. malign
speak unfavorably about
1707. alleviate
provide physical relief, as from pain
1708. cholera
an acute intestinal infection caused by ingestion of contaminated water
or food
1709. mishap
an unpredictable outcome that is unfortunate
1710. actuate
put in motion
1711. soprano
the highest female voice; the voice of a boy before puberty

1712. averse
strongly opposed
1713. derivative
a compound obtained from another compound
1714. haggard
showing the wearing effects of overwork or care or suffering
1715. nausea
the state that precedes vomiting
1716. juror
someone who serves on a jury
1717. encompass
include in scope
1718. atrocious
shockingly brutal or cruel
1719. psychic
a person sensitive to things beyond natural perception
1720. convalesce
get over an illness or shock
1721. misrepresent
describe or present falsely

1722. abridge
lessen, diminish, or curtail
1723. judiciary
the system of law courts that administer justice
1724. coquette
talk or behave amorously, without serious intentions
1725. advertiser
someone whose business is advertising
1726. epitaph
an inscription in memory of a buried person
1727. importation
the commercial activity of buying and bringing in goods from a foreign
country
1728. equivocal
open to two or more interpretations
1729. treble
having or denoting a high range
1730. treble
having or denoting a high range
1731. Calvinism

the theological system of John Calvin and his followers emphasizing

omnipotence of God and salvation by grace alone
1732. Calvinism
the theological system of John Calvin and his followers emphasizing
omnipotence of God and salvation by grace alone
1733. detract
take away a part from; diminish
1734. alacrity
liveliness and eagerness
1735. hygiene
a condition promoting sanitary practices
1736. illiterate
not able to read or write
1737. waive
do without or cease to hold or adhere to
1738. perusal
reading carefully with intent to remember
1739. unbearable
incapable of being put up with
1740. benefice

an endowed church office giving income to its holder

1741. souvenir
something of sentimental value
1742. seethe
foam as if boiling
1743. promontory
a natural elevation
1744. divest
take away possessions from someone
1745. indiscriminate
failing to make or recognize distinctions
1746. conscript
enroll into service compulsorily
1747. espy
catch sight of
1748. ante
the initial contribution that each player makes to the pot
1749. dissect
cut open or cut apart
1750. patter

make light, rapid and repeated sounds

1751. kernel
a single whole grain of a cereal
1752. occult
supernatural forces and events and beings collectively
1753. remunerate
make payment to; compensate
1754. inundate
fill or cover completely, usually with water
1755. conduce
be conducive to
1756. laddie
a male child (a familiar term of address to a boy)
1757. exhale
expel air
1758. eject
put out or expel from a place
1759. derision
the act of treating with contempt
1760. reproof

an act or expression of criticism and censure

1761. diffident
showing modest reserve
1762. supplant
take the place or move into the position of
1763. forgery
criminal falsification by making or altering an instrument
1764. amorous
inclined toward or displaying love
1765. malaria
a disease caused by parasites transmitted by mosquito bite
1766. conflagration
a very intense and uncontrolled fire
1767. affix
attach to
1768. adjutant
an officer who acts as an assistant to a more senior officer
1769. appellation
identifying words by which someone or something is called
1770. benediction

a ceremonial prayer invoking divine protection

1771. expostulate
reason with for the purpose of dissuasion
1772. renovate
restore to a previous or better condition
1773. deposition
the act of putting something somewhere
1774. prefix
an affix that is added in front of the word
1775. perfidy
an act of deliberate betrayal
1776. lunar
of or relating to or associated with the moon
1777. venison
meat from a deer used as food
1778. opulent
rich and superior in quality
1779. doleful
filled with or evoking sadness
1780. melodious

having a musical sound; especially a pleasing tune

1781. pique
a sudden outburst of anger
1782. advisory
an announcement that usually warns the public of some threat
1783. persistence
continuing or repeating behavior
1784. inflexible
resistant to being bent
1785. fickle
liable to sudden unpredictable change
1786. residue
matter that remains after something has been removed
1787. mite
small arachnid infesting animals or plants or stored foods
1788. profligate
unrestrained by convention or morality
1789. diabolic
showing cunning or ingenuity or wickedness
1790. bibliography

a list of writings with time and place of publication

1791. lurid
horrible in fierceness or savagery
1792. stimulant
any stimulating information or event; acts to arouse action
1793. encumber
hold back
1794. observant
quick to notice; showing quick and keen perception
1795. petulant
easily irritated or annoyed
1796. palate
the surface of the mouth separating oral and nasal cavities
1797. sacrilege
blasphemous behavior
1798. anthropology
science of the origins and social relationships of humans
1799. probation
a trial period during which one's abilities are tested
1800. supple

moving and bending with ease

1801. oblong
deviating from a shape by being elongated in one direction
1802. replenish
fill something that had previously been emptied
1803. unutterable
too sacred to be uttered
1804. avalanche
a slide of large masses of snow, ice and mud down a mountain
1805. genealogy
the study or investigation of ancestry and family history
1806. engender
make children
1807. expiate
make amends for
1808. wintry
characteristic of or occurring in the coldest season
1809. curable
able to be treated and healed
1810. forbearance

a delay in enforcing rights or claims or privileges

1811. Catholicism
the beliefs and practices of a Catholic Church
1812. diminution
change toward something smaller or lower
1813. speculator
someone who risks losses for the possibility of considerable gains
1814. exotic
characteristic of another place or part of the world
1815. insulate
protect from heat cold or noise by surrounding with material
1816. apex
the highest point of something
1817. curtail
terminate or abbreviate before its intended or proper end
1818. pretentious
creating an appearance of importance or distinction
1819. abomination
hate coupled with disgust
1820. abdicate

give up, such as power, as of monarchs and emperors

1821. privateer
a privately owned warship commissioned to prey on the commercial
shipping or warships of an enemy nation
1822. exigent
demanding attention
1823. garnish
decorate, as with parsley or other ornamental foods
1824. convalescent
returning to health after illness or debility
1825. prevalence
the quality of being widespread
1826. ignoble
completely lacking nobility in character or purpose
1827. debase
make impure by adding a foreign or inferior substance
1828. brandish
move or swing back and forth
1829. delineate
represented accurately or precisely

1830. promulgate
state or announce
1831. moat
ditch dug as a fortification and usually filled with water
1832. clarify
make clear by removing impurities or solids, as by heating
1833. anterior
of or near the head end or toward the front plane of a body
1834. sagacious
acutely insightful and wise
1835. versatile
having great diversity or variety
1836. detriment
a damage or loss
1837. disillusion
freeing from false belief
1838. brigadier
a general officer ranking below a major general
1839. dissuade
turn away from by persuasion

1840. urgency
an earnest and insistent necessity
1841. brigand
an armed thief who is (usually) a member of a band
1842. feasible
capable of being done with means at hand
1843. irk
irritate or vex
1844. seer
an observer who perceives visually
1845. subjugate
make subservient; force to submit or subdue
1846. extol
praise, glorify, or honor
1847. arbor
a framework that supports climbing plants
1848. icon
a visual representation produced on a surface
1849. ado
a rapid active commotion

1850. impersonal
not relating to or responsive to individuals
1851. indignity
an affront to one's self-esteem
1852. dissipation
breaking up and scattering by dispersion
1853. suave
having a sophisticated charm
1854. chastity
abstaining from sexual relations
1855. bawl
cry loudly
1856. acquiescence
agreement with a statement or proposal to do something
1857. angelic
relating to spiritual beings attendant upon God
1858. fissure
a long narrow depression in a surface
1859. faulty
characterized by errors

1860. parley
a negotiation between enemies
1861. licentious
lacking moral discipline
1862. sprightly
full of spirit and vitality
1863. livid
furiously angry
1864. disparage
express a negative opinion of
1865. ecstatic
feeling great rapture or delight
1866. deceitful
marked by deliberate deceptiveness
1867. concussion
injury to the brain caused by a blow
1868. parody
a composition that imitates or misrepresents a style
1869. upheave
lift forcefully from beneath

1870. vicissitude
a variation in circumstances or fortune
1871. salutary
tending to promote physical well-being; beneficial to health
1872. compulsion
using force to cause something to occur
1873. lax
without rigor or strictness
1874. physicist
a scientist trained in the science of matter and energy
1875. intermittent
stopping and starting at irregular intervals
1876. masquerade
a party of guests wearing costumes and masks
1877. fictitious
formed or conceived by the imagination
1878. deflect
turn from a straight course or fixed direction
1879. loch
a long narrow inlet of the sea in Scotland

1880. lithe
moving and bending with ease
1881. blemish
a mark or flaw that spoils the appearance of something
1882. bray
the cry of an ass
1883. humbug
something intended to deceive
1884. forecastle
living quarters consisting of a superstructure in the bow of a merchant
ship where the crew is housed
1885. insecure
lacking in safety
1886. infidelity
the quality of being unfaithful
1887. solvent
capable of meeting financial obligations
1888. humanitarian
marked by devotion to popular welfare
1889. indomitable

impossible to subdue
1890. nettle
plant having stinging hairs that cause skin irritation
1891. fixture
the quality of being fixed in place as by some firm attachment
1892. herewith
(formal) by means of this
1893. obnoxious
causing disapproval or protest
1894. angular
having the shape of intersecting lines or planes
1895. inscrutable
of an obscure nature
1896. scholarly
characteristic of a learned person
1897. fabricate
put together out of artificial or natural components
1898. illegitimate
contrary to or forbidden by law
1899. eccentricity

strange and unconventional behavior

1900. barometer
an instrument that measures atmospheric pressure
1901. reparation
something done or paid in expiation of a wrong
1902. tenacious
stubbornly unyielding
1903. preclude
make impossible, especially beforehand
1904. islet
a small island
1905. thrall
the state of being under the control of another person
1906. rehabilitate
help to readapt, as to a former state of health or repute
1907. generalize
draw from specific cases for broader cases
1908. grotto
a small cave, usually with attractive features
1909. sensuous

taking delight in beauty

1910. prolific
intellectually productive
1911. proficient
having or showing knowledge and skill and aptitude
1912. generic
applicable to an entire class or group
1913. tarnish
make dirty or spotty, as by exposure to air
1914. gesticulate
show, express or direct through movement
1915. giver
someone who devotes himself completely
1916. consonant
a speech sound that is not a vowel
1917. consonant
a speech sound that is not a vowel
1918. exigency
a pressing or urgent situation
1919. arcade

a structure composed of arches supported by columns

1920. ancestry
the descendants of one individual
1921. recitation
a public instance of repeating something prepared in advance
1922. auspice
a favorable omen
1923. indolence
inactivity resulting from a dislike of work
1924. languor
inactivity; showing an unusual lack of energy
1925. well-to-do
in fortunate circumstances financially; moderately rich
1926. shrivel
wither, as with a loss of moisture
1927. appraise
consider in a comprehensive way
1928. penetration
the act of entering into or through something
1929. prim

affectedly dainty or refined

1930. ascendant
tending or directed upward
1931. precedence
status established in order of importance or urgency
1932. belated
after the expected or usual time
1933. vagrant
a wanderer with no established residence or means of support
1934. obtrusive
sticking out; protruding
1935. disconsolate
sad beyond comforting; incapable of being consoled
1936. diagnose
subject to a medical analysis
1937. contagious
capable of being transmitted by infection
1938. optics
the branch of physics that studies the physical properties of light
1939. impertinence

the trait of being rude and inclined to take liberties

1940. impassable
incapable of being gone across or through
1941. impassable
incapable of being gone across or through
1942. impetus
a force that moves something along
1943. variance
the quality of being subject to change
1944. purgatory
a temporary state of the dead in Roman Catholic theology
1945. cosmic
pertaining to or characteristic of the universe
1946. foreground
the part of a scene that is near the viewer
1947. calculable
capable of being calculated or estimated
1948. stupor
marginal consciousness
1949. municipality

a local district having powers of self-government

1950. afoot
on foot; walking
1951. quartet
a musical composition for four performers
1952. mentor
a wise and trusted guide and advisor
1953. reconsider
consider again
1954. sonorous
full and loud and deep
1955. immaculate
completely neat and clean
1956. predicament
a situation from which extrication is difficult
1957. dignitary
an important or influential person
1958. wearisome
so lacking in interest as to cause mental fatigue
1959. impassive

having or revealing little emotion or sensibility

1960. requite
make repayment for or return something
1961. unbelief
a rejection of faith
1962. intercession
the act of intervening, as to mediate a dispute
1963. pedigree
the descendants of one individual
1964. Iliad
a Greek epic poem describing the siege of Troy
1965. primeval
having existed from the beginning
1966. congest
become or cause to become obstructed
1967. tenet
a religious doctrine proclaimed as true without proof
1968. executor
a person appointed to carry out the terms of the will
1969. liner

a protective covering that protects an inside surface

1970. erratic
liable to sudden unpredictable change
1971. befriend
become friends with
1972. evasion
the act of physically escaping from something
1973. ignominious
deserving or bringing disgrace or shame
1974. claimant
someone who claims a benefit or right or title
1975. Elizabethan
of or relating to Elizabeth I of England or to the age in which she ruled
as queen
1976. irrational
not consistent with or using reason
1977. reinstate
bring back into original existence, function, or position
1978. peevish
easily irritated or annoyed

1979. implicate
bring into intimate and incriminating connection
1980. aver
to declare or affirm solemnly and formally as true
1981. Antarctic
the region around the south pole: Antarctica and surrounding waters
1982. rivulet
a small stream
1983. inert
unable to move or resist motion
1984. amicable
characterized by friendship and good will
1985. astute
marked by practical hardheaded intelligence
1986. voluptuous
displaying luxury and furnishing gratification to the senses
1987. onslaught
an offensive against an enemy
1988. delirious
experiencing hallucinations

1989. onset
the beginning or early stages
1990. conservatory
a schoolhouse with special facilities for fine arts
1991. leaven
a substance used to produce fermentation in dough
1992. contiguous
having a common boundary or edge
1993. ordnance
military supplies
1994. lieu
the post or function properly occupied or served by another
1995. aborigine
an indigenous person who was born in a particular place
1996. manifesto
a public declaration of intentions
1997. archdeacon
(Anglican Church) an ecclesiastical dignitary usually ranking just below a
bishop
1998. drainage

emptying something accomplished by allowing liquid to run out of it

1999. recapture
the act of taking something back
2000. decipher
convert code into ordinary language
2001. expediency
the quality of being suited to the end in view
2002. surveyor
an engineer who determines boundaries and elevations of land
2003. regretful
feeling or expressing sorrow or a sense of loss
2004. litigious
of or relating to legal proceedings
2005. infinity
time without end
2006. contender
the contestant you hope to defeat
2007. zenith
the point above the observer directly opposite the nadir
2008. leeward

on the side away from the wind

2009. voluble
marked by a ready flow of speech
2010. levity
a manner lacking seriousness
2011. resplendent
having great beauty
2012. reprobate
a person without moral scruples
2013. rapt
feeling great delight
2014. transpire
come about, happen, or occur
2015. canary
any of several small Old World finches
2016. impious
lacking piety or reverence for a god
2017. ennoble
give a title to someone
2018. invigorate

give life or energy to

2019. sparse
not dense
2020. gladden
make glad or happy
2021. lifelong
continuing through life
2022. insidious
working or spreading in a hidden and usually injurious way
2023. principality
territory ruled by a prince
2024. retract
formally reject or disavow a formerly held belief
2025. skiff
a small boat propelled by oars or by sails or by a motor
2026. philanthropist
someone who makes charitable donations
2027. signification
the message that is intended or expressed or signified
2028. pitiable

deserving or inciting a feeling of sympathy and sorrow

2029. veracity
unwillingness to tell lies
2030. pantomime
a performance using gestures and movements without words
2031. presentiment
a feeling of evil to come
2032. presentiment
a feeling of evil to come
2033. prosaic
lacking wit or imagination
2034. inventive
marked by independence and creativity in thought or action
2035. descry
catch sight of
2036. derrick
a simple crane having lifting tackle slung from a boom
2037. narration
giving an account describing a course of events
2038. retinue

the group following and attending to some important person

2039. caustic
capable of destroying or eating away by chemical action
2040. lenient
tolerant
2041. confidant
someone to whom private matters are told
2042. prickle
a small sharp-pointed tip resembling a spike on a stem or leaf
2043. felony
a serious crime, such as murder or arson
2044. functionary
a worker who holds or is invested with an office
2045. plebeian
of or associated with the great masses of people
2046. maize
corn
2047. cadence
the accent in a metrical foot of verse
2048. scuttle

an entrance equipped with a hatch

2049. decorous
characterized by propriety and dignity and good taste
2050. bask
be exposed
2051. imbibe
take in liquids
2052. gratuitous
unnecessary and unwarranted
2053. ineffable
defying expression or description
2054. nocturnal
belonging to or active during the night
2055. muddle
make clouded as with sediment
2056. propeller
a mechanical device that rotates to push against air or water
2057. transcript
something that has been transcribed
2058. amalgam

a combination or blend of diverse things

2059. abstinence
the trait of refraining from something, especially alcohol
2060. adduce
advance evidence for
2061. presumptuous
excessively forward
2062. moccasin
soft leather shoe; originally worn by Native Americans
2063. lyre
a harp used by ancient Greeks for accompaniment
2064. finale
the closing section of a musical composition
2065. perforate
make a hole into or between, as for ease of separation
2066. divergent
tending to move apart in different directions
2067. buttress
a support usually of stone or brick
2068. reminiscent

serving to bring to mind

2069. orthodoxy
the quality of adhering to what is commonly accepted
2070. semicircle
a plane figure with the shape of half a circle
2071. dilapidated
in deplorable condition
2072. swarthy
naturally having skin of a dark color
2073. tireless
characterized by hard work and perseverance
2074. introductory
serving to open or begin
2075. inanimate
not endowed with life
2076. dowry
money brought by a woman to her husband at marriage
2077. philology
the humanistic study of language and literature
2078. indicative

pointing out or revealing clearly

2079. petrify
change into stone
2080. pungent
strong and sharp
2081. excerpt
a passage selected from a larger work
2082. candor
the quality of being honest and straightforward
2083. unison
corresponding exactly
2084. relegate
assign to a lower position
2085. dormant
inactive but capable of becoming active
2086. inhibit
limit the range or extent of
2087. paroxysm
a sudden uncontrollable attack
2088. equitable

fair to all parties as dictated by reason and conscience

2089. exuberant
joyously unrestrained
2090. navigable
able to be sailed on or through safely
2091. impregnable
immune to attack; incapable of being tampered with
2092. somber
grave or even gloomy in character
2093. inconsiderable
too small or unimportant to merit attention
2094. cereal
grass whose starchy grains are used as food: wheat
2095. connoisseur
an expert able to appreciate a field
2096. appertain
be a part or attribute of
2097. fraudulent
intended to deceive
2098. tyrannical

characteristic of an absolute ruler or absolute rule

2099. vendor
someone who exchanges goods or services for money
2100. narrator
someone who tells a story
2101. deportment
the way a person behaves toward other people
2102. nebula
an immense cloud of gas and dust in interstellar space
2103. exhaustive
performed comprehensively and completely
2104. embargo
a government order imposing a trade barrier
2105. squabble
a quarrel about petty points
2106. scriptural
written or relating to writing
2107. admittance
the act of admitting someone to enter
2108. secession

formal separation from an alliance or federation

2109. sonata
a musical composition of movements of contrasting forms
2110. irreverent
showing lack of due respect or veneration
2111. lovable
having characteristics that attract love or affection
2112. antic
ludicrously odd
2113. prototype
a standard or typical example
2114. palisade
a strong fence made of stakes driven into the ground
2115. linguist
a specialist in the study of language
2116. deformity
an affliction in which some part of the body is misshapen
2117. barring
the act of excluding someone by a negative vote or veto
2118. extremist

a person who holds radical views

2119. endurable
capable of being borne though unpleasant
2120. attache
a specialist assigned to the staff of a diplomatic mission
2121. advocacy
active support of an idea or cause
2122. volition
the act of making a choice
2123. numerical
of or relating to or denoting numerals
2124. untimely
badly scheduled
2125. carnal
of or relating to the body or flesh
2126. idiom
expression whose meaning cannot be inferred from its words
2127. wry
humorously sarcastic or mocking
2128. caucus

meet to select a candidate or promote a policy

2129. rebuff
a deliberate discourteous act
2130. inadvertent
happening by chance or unexpectedly or unintentionally
2131. permeate
spread or diffuse through
2132. Unitarian
adherent of Unitarianism
2133. propitious
presenting favorable circumstances
2134. appreciable
enough to be estimated or measured
2135. prologue
an introduction to a play
2136. kind-hearted
having or proceeding from an innately kind disposition
2137. posterior
located at or near the end of a structure
2138. frigid

extremely cold
2139. parentage
the kinship relation of an offspring to the parents
2140. finery
elaborate or showy attire and accessories
2141. elegy
a mournful poem; a lament for the dead
2142. salient
having a quality that thrusts itself into attention
2143. indicator
a device for showing the operating condition of some system
2144. inaccurate
not exact
2145. jargon
technical terminology characteristic of a particular subject
2146. excusable
capable of being overlooked
2147. effusion
an unrestrained expression of emotion
2148. dislocate

put out of its usual place, position, or relationship

2149. free trade
international trade free of government interference
2150. transverse
extending or lying across, in a crosswise direction
2151. upbraid
express criticism towards
2152. maniac
an insane person
2153. flagrant
conspicuously and outrageously bad or reprehensible
2154. lassie
a girl or young woman who is unmarried
2155. apothecary
a health professional trained in the art of preparing drugs
2156. Martian
of or relating to the planet Mars
2157. fretful
nervous and unable to relax
2158. clemency

leniency and compassion shown toward offenders

2159. repugnance
intense aversion
2160. outlive
live longer than
2161. well-bred
of good upbringing
2162. louse
wingless usually flattened bloodsucking insect parasitic on warmblooded animals
2163. exemplary
worthy of imitation
2164. cognizant
having or showing knowledge or understanding or realization
2165. famish
be hungry; go without food
2166. salvage
rescuing a ship or its crew from a shipwreck or a fire
2167. stringent
demanding strict attention to rules and procedures

2168. incapacity
lack of physical or natural qualifications
2169. antiquary
an expert or collector of antiquities
2170. proscribe
command against
2171. adherence
the property of sticking together
2172. intermit
cease an action temporarily
2173. annotate
add explanatory notes to or supply with critical comments
2174. alias
a name that has been assumed temporarily
2175. alchemy
a pseudoscientific forerunner of chemistry in medieval times
2176. magnate
a very wealthy or powerful businessman
2177. soliloquy
speech you make to yourself

2178. emaciate
grow weak and thin or waste away physically
2179. opaque
not transmitting or reflecting light or radiant energy
2180. upheaval
a violent disturbance
2181. legible
capable of being read or deciphered
2182. irrepressible
impossible to control
2183. irrepressible
impossible to control
2184. microscopy
research with the use of microscopes
2185. batten
a strip fixed to something to hold it firm
2186. brusque
marked by rude or peremptory shortness
2187. generality
the quality of being widespread or having wide applicability

2188. moralist
a philosopher who specializes in ideas of right and wrong
2189. reprimand
an act or expression of criticism and censure
2190. pendulum
an apparatus in which an object is mounted to swing freely
2191. providential
peculiarly fortunate or appropriate
2192. artless
simple and natural; without cunning or deceit
2193. revile
spread negative information about
2194. antidote
a remedy that stops or controls the effects of a poison
2195. reunite
have a reunion; unite again
2196. nautical
relating to ships or navigation
2197. disconnect
make disconnected, disjoin or unfasten

2198. caption
brief description accompanying an illustration
2199. stagnant
not growing or changing; without force or vitality
2200. defraud
deprive of by deceit
2201. renunciation
the act of sacrificing or giving up or surrendering
2202. verdant
characterized by abundance of verdure
2203. hillock
a small natural hill
2204. arraign
accuse of a wrong or an inadequacy
2205. dogmatic
pertaining to a code of beliefs accepted as authoritative
2206. digress
wander from a direct or straight course
2207. peerage
the peers of a kingdom considered as a group

2208. modernize
make repairs, renovations, revisions or adjustments to
2209. inveterate
habitual
2210. misuse
improper or excessive use
2211. outdo
be or do something to a greater degree
2212. symmetrical
exhibiting equivalence or correspondence among constituents
2213. inarticulate
without or deprived of the use of speech or words
2214. gradation
relative position in a graded series
2215. morose
showing a brooding ill humor
2216. cosmopolitan
composed of people from many parts of the world
2217. preoccupation
the mental state of being obsessed by something

2218. concerto
a composition for orchestra and a soloist
2219. distemper
any of various infectious viral diseases of animals
2220. belie
be in contradiction with
2221. corporeal
having material or physical form or substance
2222. bountiful
producing in abundance
2223. simile
a figure of speech expressing a resemblance between things
2224. sustenance
the act of providing a means of subsistence
2225. concurrence
the property of two things happening at the same time
2226. vulgarity
the quality of lacking taste and refinement
2227. metamorphosis
striking change in appearance or character or circumstances

2228. armada
a large fleet
2229. predicate
involve as a necessary condition of consequence
2230. levee
an embankment built to prevent a river from overflowing
2231. sardonic
disdainfully or ironically humorous
2232. terse
brief and to the point
2233. ire
a strong emotion toward some real or supposed grievance
2234. crystallize
cause to form crystals or assume crystalline form
2235. carnage
the savage and excessive killing of many people
2236. nasal
of or in or relating to the nose
2237. imperturbable
marked by extreme calm and composure

2238. authenticity
undisputed credibility
2239. orgy
a wild gathering involving excessive drinking
2240. accredit
grant credentials to
2241. ointment
toiletry consisting of any of various substances in the form of a thick
liquid that have a soothing and moisturizing effect when applied to the
skin
2242. grenadier
an infantryman equipped with grenades
2243. rampant
unrestrained and violent
2244. abhorrence
hate coupled with disgust
2245. broach
bring up a topic for discussion
2246. pedal
a lever that is operated with the foot

2247. laudable
worthy of high praise
2248. divulge
make known to the public information previously kept secret
2249. lethargy
inactivity; showing an unusual lack of energy
2250. abbess
the superior of a group of nuns
2251. disseminate
cause to become widely known
2252. officiate
act in an official capacity in a ceremony or religious ritual, such as a
wedding
2253. vermin
any of various small animals or insects that are pests
2254. gendarme
a French policeman
2255. mantel
shelf that projects from wall above fireplace
2256. corrode

cause to deteriorate due to water, air, or an acid

2257. burnish
polish and make shiny
2258. bumper
a mechanical device consisting of bars at either end of a vehicle to
absorb shock and prevent serious damage
2259. phenomenal
exceedingly or unbelievably great
2260. contort
twist and press out of shape
2261. rudimentary
being in the earliest stages of development
2262. annuity
income from capital investment paid regularly
2263. inestimable
beyond calculation or measure
2264. edible
suitable for use as food
2265. potentate
a ruler who is unconstrained by law

2266. refract
subject to change in direction of a propagating wave
2267. elucidate
make clear and comprehensible
2268. spasmodic
occurring in spells and often abruptly
2269. suffuse
cause to spread or flush or flood through, over, or across
2270. rectify
make right or correct
2271. restitution
the act of restoring something to its original state
2272. controller
a mechanism that controls the operation of a machine
2273. insatiable
impossible to satisfy
2274. archaic
so extremely old as seeming to belong to an earlier period
2275. urchin
poor and often mischievous city child

2276. mulatto
an offspring of a black and a white parent
2277. antiquate
make obsolete or old-fashioned
2278. hilarious
marked by boisterous merriment or convulsive laughter
2279. pleasurable
affording satisfaction or pleasure
2280. infusion
the act of introducing a modifying element or quality
2281. promiscuous
casual and unrestrained in sexual behavior
2282. replica
copy that is not the original
2283. dissemble
behave unnaturally or affectedly
2284. discrepant
not in agreement
2285. papacy
the government of the Roman Catholic Church

2286. hussar
a member of a European light cavalry unit
2287. cornice
the topmost projecting part of an entablature
2288. vaccinate
produce immunity in by inoculation
2289. discernible
perceptible by the senses or intellect
2290. savor
the taste experience when a savoury condiment is tasted
2291. invective
abusive language used to express blame or censure
2292. brittle
having little elasticity
2293. brine
a strong solution of salt and water used for pickling
2294. wean
gradually deprive of mother's milk
2295. typography
the craft of composing type and printing from it

2296. progression
the act of moving forward, as toward a goal
2297. influx
the process of flowing in
2298. curator
the custodian of a collection, as a museum or library
2299. epitome
a standard or typical example
2300. despicable
morally reprehensible
2301. flimsy
a thin strong lightweight translucent paper
2302. stagnate
stand still
2303. conservatism
orientation advocating preservation of the best in society
2304. doublet
a man's close-fitting jacket; worn during the Renaissance
2305. oscillate
move or swing from side to side regularly

2306. glacial
relating to or derived from a glacier
2307. squalid
foul and run-down and repulsive
2308. spinster
an elderly unmarried woman
2309. baton
a hollow metal rod that is wielded or twirled by a drum major or drum
majorette
2310. conciliatory
making or willing to make concessions
2311. chasten
censure severely
2312. hypnotize
induce a state that resembles sleep in
2313. bowler
a felt hat that is round and hard with a narrow brim
2314. felon
someone who has been legally convicted of a crime
2315. amputate

remove surgically
2316. outweigh
weigh more heavily
2317. extortion
unjust exaction, as by the misuse of authority
2318. disqualify
make unfit or unsuitable
2319. desultory
marked by lack of definite plan or regularity or purpose
2320. malevolent
wishing or appearing to wish evil to others
2321. light-hearted
carefree and happy and lighthearted
2322. transfigure
change completely the nature or appearance of
2323. irksome
so lacking in interest as to cause mental weariness
2324. cynicism
a cynical feeling of distrust
2325. ultimatum

a final peremptory demand

2326. dejection
a state of melancholy depression
2327. topography
the configuration of a surface and its features
2328. prattle
speak about unimportant matters rapidly and incessantly
2329. leaflet
a small book usually having a paper cover
2330. reticence
the trait of being uncommunicative
2331. sediment
matter that has been deposited by some natural process
2332. determinate
supplying or being a final or conclusive settlement
2333. quarto
the size of a book whose pages are made by folding a sheet of paper
twice to form four leaves
2334. tableau
any dramatic scene

2335. blaspheme
speak of in an irreverent or impious manner
2336. duet
two performers or singers who perform together
2337. tincture
a substances that colors metals
2338. florid
elaborately or excessively ornamented
2339. diplomatist
an official engaged in international negotiations
2340. perjury
criminal offense of making false statements under oath
2341. surety
something clearly established
2342. impersonate
pretend to be someone you are not
2343. effeminate
having unsuitable feminine qualities
2344. transmute
change or alter in form, appearance, or nature

2345. fluctuation
an instance of change
2346. wreak
cause to happen or to occur as a consequence
2347. reflectively
in a reflective manner
2348. intensive
characterized by a heightened level or degree
2349. pendant
an adornment that hangs from a piece of jewelry
2350. drudgery
hard monotonous routine work
2351. taciturn
habitually reserved and uncommunicative
2352. excellency
an outstanding feature
2353. virulent
extremely poisonous or injurious; producing venom
2354. betimes
in good time

2355. weal
a raised mark on the skin
2356. titanic
of great force or power
2357. nil
a quantity of no importance
2358. liquidate
eliminate a debt by paying it off
2359. sanguinary
accompanied by bloodshed
2360. medley
a musical composition consisting of a series of songs
2361. lunge
the act of moving forward suddenly
2362. underwrite
protect by insurance
2363. skepticism
doubt about the truth of something
2364. amalgamate
to bring or combine together or with something else

2365. taut
pulled or drawn tight
2366. athwart
at right angles to the center line of a ship
2367. lea
a field covered with grass or herbage and suitable for grazing by
livestock
2368. paraphrase
express the same message in different words
2369. obesity
more than average fatness
2370. inroad
an encroachment or intrusion
2371. scythe
an edge tool for cutting grass
2372. indelible
cannot be removed or erased
2373. facetious
cleverly amusing in tone
2374. microphone

device for converting sound waves into electrical energy

2375. spurious
plausible but false
2376. cull
remove something that has been rejected
2377. immutable
not subject or susceptible to change or variation
2378. proxy
a person authorized to act for another
2379. alkali
any of various water-soluble compounds capable of turning litmus blue
and reacting with an acid to form a salt and water
2380. knighthood
aristocrats holding the rank of knight
2381. galvanic
pertaining to electric current by chemical action
2382. philanthropic
of or relating to charitable giving
2383. travail
use of physical or mental energy; hard work

2384. reactionary
extremely conservative
2385. bier
a stand to support a corpse or a coffin prior to burial
2386. lustrous
reflecting light
2387. rationalism
the doctrine that reason is the basis for regulating conduct
2388. fungus
an organism of the kingdom Fungi lacking chlorophyll and feeding on
organic matter; ranging from unicellular or multicellular organisms to
spore-bearing syncytia
2389. ravenous
extremely hungry
2390. brevity
the attribute of being brief or fleeting
2391. excitable
easily excited
2392. demonstrator
someone participating in a public display of group feeling

2393. efficacious
giving the power to produce an intended effect
2394. bungle
make a mess of, destroy or ruin
2395. archangel
a spiritual at the highest rank in the celestial hierarchy
2396. wiry
of or relating to wire
2397. reparable
capable of being rectified
2398. homogeneous
all of the same or similar kind or nature
2399. endue
give qualities or abilities to
2400. dissertation
a treatise advancing a point of view resulting from research
2401. flippant
showing inappropriate levity
2402. clearance
vertical space available to allow easy passage under something

2403. polygamy
having more than one spouse at a time
2404. dauntless
invulnerable to fear or intimidation
2405. testimonial
praise of a person or thing as worthy or desirable
2406. immaterial
lacking importance; not mattering one way or the other
2407. botanical
of or relating to plants
2408. connive
form intrigues (for) in an underhand manner
2409. rearrange
put into a new order or arrangement
2410. anathema
a formal ecclesiastical curse accompanied by excommunication
2411. superlative
highest in quality
2412. dissimilar
not alike

2413. obsequious
attempting to win favor from influential people by flattery
2414. brooch
a decorative pin worn by women
2415. obsequious
attempting to win favor from influential people by flattery
2416. equanimity
steadiness of mind under stress
2417. subconscious
just below the level of awareness
2418. pennant
a flag longer than it is wide (and often tapering)
2419. juicy
full of juice
2420. elasticity
the tendency of a body to return to its original shape
2421. imperil
pose a threat to; present a danger to
2422. critique
appraise critically

2423. indiscreet
lacking discretion; injudicious
2424. scholastic
of or relating to educational institutions
2425. mentality
a habitual or characteristic attitude of the mind
2426. convex
curving or bulging outward
2427. readjust
correct anew
2428. transitory
lasting a very short time
2429. irreparable
impossible to rectify or amend
2430. loam
a rich soil consisting of sand, clay and organic materials
2431. deplete
use up, as resources or materials
2432. abet
assist or encourage, usually in some wrongdoing

2433. intermission
a time interval during which there is a temporary cessation of
something
2434. clandestine
conducted with or marked by hidden aims or methods
2435. distend
cause to expand as it by internal pressure
2436. facial
of or concerning the front of the head
2437. conversant
well informed about or knowing thoroughly
2438. minimize
make small or insignificant
2439. decoy
something used to lure fish or other animals
2440. virile
characterized by energy and vigor
2441. insipid
lacking interest or significance or impact
2442. competence

the quality of being adequately or well qualified

2443. enfranchise
grant freedom to, as from slavery or servitude
2444. cudgel
a club that is used as a weapon
2445. frailty
the state of being weak in health or body
2446. vernacular
the everyday speech of the people
2447. in principle
with regard to fundamentals although not concerning details
2448. intolerance
unwillingness to respect differences in opinions or beliefs
2449. impromptu
with little or no preparation or forethought
2450. misplace
put (something) where one cannot find it again
2451. squatter
someone who settles on land without right or title
2452. encore

an extra performance in response to audience demand

2453. contraband
distributed or sold illicitly
2454. demonstrative
a pronoun that points out an intended referent
2455. tractable
easily managed
2456. aggrieve
cause to feel sorrow
2457. vaudeville
a variety show with songs and comic acts etc.
2458. priory
religious residence in a monastery governed by a prior or a convent
governed by a prioress
2459. makeup
the way in which someone or something is composed
2460. impetuosity
rash impulsiveness
2461. enormity
the quality of extreme wickedness

2462. vestment
gown worn by the clergy
2463. reprisal
a retaliatory action against an enemy in wartime
2464. selective
characterized by very careful or fastidious choice
2465. chattel
personal as opposed to real property
2466. coronet
a small crown
2467. ruminate
reflect deeply on a subject
2468. variegate
make something more diverse and varied
2469. disreputable
lacking respectability in character, behavior or appearance
2470. absolution
formal redemption as pronounced by a priest in penance
2471. dissolute
unrestrained by convention or morality

2472. derivation
the source or origin from which something comes
2473. meager
deficient in amount or quality or extent
2474. coercion
using force to cause something to occur
2475. susceptibility
the state of being easily affected
2476. liberalism
a political orientation favoring social progress by reform
2477. despondent
without or almost without hope
2478. defray
bear the expenses of
2479. embolden
give encouragement to
2480. balsam
any of various fragrant oleoresins used in medicines and perfumes
2481. egoism
concern for your own interests and welfare

2482. hesitant
unable to act or decide quickly or firmly
2483. capacious
large in the amount that can be contained
2484. mallet
a tool resembling a hammer but with a large head
2485. posse
a temporary police force
2486. tantalize
harass with persistent teasing or baiting
2487. dominance
the power or right to give orders or make decisions
2488. physique
constitution of the human body
2489. physiognomy
the human face
2490. ministration
assistance in time of difficulty
2491. static
not in physical motion

2492. modulate
fix or adjust the time, amount, degree, or rate of
2493. receptive
able to absorb liquid (not repellent)
2494. sacrificial
related to the act of killing another to satisfy a diety
2495. amour
a usually secretive or illicit sexual relationship
2496. refinery
an industrial plant for purifying a crude substance
2497. compunction
a feeling of deep regret, usually for some misdeed
2498. junta
a group of officers who rule a country after seizing power
2499. munificent
very generous
2500. dictum
an authoritative declaration
2501. peddler
someone who travels about selling his wares

2502. aboriginal
having existed from the beginning
2503. foggy
filled or abounding with fog or mist
2504. birthright
a right or privilege that you are entitled to at birth
2505. convertible
designed to be changed from one use or form to another
2506. inaudible
impossible to hear; imperceptible by the ear
2507. scabbard
a sheath for a sword or dagger or bayonet
2508. autumnal
of or characteristic of or occurring in the fall
2509. adulterate
make impure by adding a foreign or inferior substance
2510. octave
a musical interval of eight tones
2511. progeny
the immediate descendants of a person

2512. remission
the act of referring a law case to another court
2513. furlong
a unit of length equal to 220 yards
2514. impropriety
the condition of being unsuitable
2515. exorbitant
greatly exceeding bounds of reason or moderation
2516. negation
the speech act of denying or refusing
2517. votary
a priest or priestess in a non-Christian religion or cult
2518. perversion
the action of corrupting something
2519. creamy
of the color of cream
2520. rife
excessively abundant
2521. brokerage
the business of a broker

2522. queue
a line of people or vehicles waiting for something
2523. uproot
move forcibly from a homeland into a new foreign environment
2524. cajole
influence or urge by gentle urging, caressing, or flattering
2525. workingman
an employee who performs manual or industrial labor
2526. repertory
the entire range of skills or aptitudes or devices used in a particular
field or occupation
2527. unbecoming
not in keeping with accepted standards of what is proper
2528. interposition
the act or fact of interposing one thing between or among others
2529. interposition
the act or fact of interposing one thing between or among others
2530. archaeology
the branch of anthropology that studies prehistoric people
2531. demise

the time when something ends

2532. proctor
someone who supervises (an examination)
2533. interlude
an intervening period or episode
2534. tortuous
marked by repeated turns and bends
2535. beneficiary
the recipient of funds or other advantages
2536. disown
cast off
2537. fete
an elaborate party, often outdoors
2538. regale
provide with choice or abundant food or drink
2539. norm
a standard or model or pattern regarded as typical
2540. immature
not yet fully developed
2541. prudential

arising from or characterized by prudence especially in business

matters
2542. replete
filled to satisfaction with food or drink
2543. kerchief
a square scarf folded into a triangle and worn over the head
2544. nestling
young bird not yet fledged
2545. interdict
command against
2546. remuneration
paying for goods or services or to recompense for losses
2547. lave
wash or flow against
2548. abase
cause to feel shame
2549. vacillate
be undecided about something
2550. jurisprudence
the branch of philosophy concerned with the law

2551. masonry
the craft of a mason
2552. noxious
injurious to physical or mental health
2553. clamorous
conspicuously and offensively loud
2554. insignificance
the quality of having little or no significance
2555. fondle
touch or stroke lightly in a loving or endearing manner
2556. conducive
tending to bring about; being partly responsible for
2557. monologue
a dramatic speech by a single actor
2558. inundation
an overwhelming number or amount
2559. precocious
characterized by exceptionally early development
2560. microscopic
so small as to be invisible without a microscope

2561. Sol
ancient Roman god
2562. obviate
do away with
2563. indigestion
a disorder of digestive function characterized by discomfort or
heartburn or nausea
2564. almanac
an annual publication arranged according to the calendar
2565. unanimity
everyone being of one mind
2566. palsy
loss of the ability to move a body part
2567. permanence
property of being able to exist for an indefinite time
2568. mettle
the courage to carry on
2569. mirage
when hot air distorts reflections of distant objects
2570. exuberance

joyful enthusiasm
2571. inexperience
lack of experience and the knowledge and understanding derived from
experience
2572. incendiary
capable of catching fire spontaneously
2573. surreptitious
marked by quiet and caution and secrecy
2574. gourd
any vine of the family Cucurbitaceae that bears fruits with hard rinds
2575. outstrip
go far ahead of
2576. subservient
compliant and obedient to authority
2577. diffusion
the act of dispersing something
2578. alder
north temperate shrubs or trees having toothed leaves and conelike
fruit; bark is used in tanning and dyeing and the wood is rot-resistant
2579. ameliorate

to make better
2580. complaisant
showing a cheerful willingness to do favors for others
2581. bilateral
having two sides or parts
2582. imitator
someone who copies the words or behavior of another
2583. verity
conformity to reality or actuality
2584. denizen
a plant or animal naturalized in a region
2585. intemperance
excess in action and immoderate indulgence of appetites
2586. inconstant
likely to change frequently often without apparent or cogent reason;
variable
2587. materialize
come into being; become reality
2588. specious
plausible but false

2589. abusive
characterized by physical or psychological maltreatment
2590. substantive
having a firm basis in reality and therefore important
2591. pertinacity
persistent determination
2592. cosmetic
serving an esthetic rather than a useful purpose
2593. recluse
one who lives in solitude
2594. sequester
keep away from others
2595. misdeed
improper or wicked or immoral behavior
2596. hale
exhibiting or restored to vigorous good health
2597. legalize
make legal
2598. enthrone
put a monarch on the throne

2599. depreciation
a decrease in price or value
2600. frivolity
the trait of being not serious or sensible
2601. enfeeble
make weak
2602. vortex
a powerful circular current of water
2603. pantheon
a temple to all the gods of antiquity
2604. oaken
consisting of or made of wood of the oak tree
2605. missive
a written message addressed to a person or organization
2606. palliate
lessen or to try to lessen the seriousness or extent of
2607. demagogue
a leader who seeks support by appealing to popular passions
2608. presage
a foreboding about what is about to happen

2609. alto
the lowest female singing voice
2610. culinary
of or relating to or used in cooking
2611. maroon
a dark purplish-red to dark brownish-red color
2612. trammel
a restraint that is used to teach a horse to amble
2613. querulous
habitually complaining
2614. philharmonic
devoted to or appreciative of music
2615. altercate
have a disagreement over something
2616. incipient
only partly in existence; imperfectly formed
2617. obdurate
stubbornly persistent in wrongdoing
2618. ogre
(folklore) a giant who likes to eat human beings

2619. extradite
hand over to the authorities of another country
2620. redundant
more than is needed, desired, or required
2621. aqueduct
a conduit that carries water over a valley
2622. laureate
someone honored for great achievements
2623. inexpensive
relatively low in price or charging low prices
2624. kilometer
a metric unit of length equal to 1000 meters
2625. undervalue
assign too low a value to
2626. compression
applying pressure
2627. perturbation
the act of causing disorder
2628. refractory
stubbornly resistant to authority or control

2629. intricacy
marked by elaborately complex detail
2630. specter
a ghostly appearing figure
2631. lacerate
cut or tear irregularly
2632. postscript
a note appended to a letter after the signature
2633. heterogeneous
consisting of elements not of the same kind or nature
2634. remodel
cast or model anew
2635. supplementary
functioning in a supporting capacity
2636. permissible
acceptable especially as according to rule
2637. assuage
provide physical relief, as from pain
2638. timorous
timid by nature or revealing timidity

2639. stellar
being or relating to or resembling or emanating from stars
2640. adamant
very hard native crystalline carbon valued as a gem
2641. stallion
uncastrated adult male horse
2642. cartilage
tough elastic tissue, mostly converted to bone in adults
2643. quarantine
isolation to prevent the spread of infectious disease
2644. lewd
suggestive of or tending to moral looseness
2645. miscreant
a person without moral scruples
2646. supercilious
having or showing arrogant superiority to
2647. germinate
produce bud or branches
2648. nectar
a sweet liquid secretion that is attractive to pollinators

2649. inhospitable
not hospitable
2650. rectitude
righteousness as a consequence of being honorable and honest
2651. prate
speak about unimportant matters rapidly and incessantly
2652. preferment
the act of preferring
2653. preponderant
having superior power and influence
2654. corruptible
capable of being corrupted
2655. alcove
a small recess opening off a larger room
2656. mismanage
handle badly or incompetently
2657. assay
a test of a substance to determine its components
2658. reprehend
express strong disapproval of

2659. reconcilable
capable of being reconciled
2660. allotment
distribution according to a plan
2661. perfunctory
hasty and without attention to detail; not thorough
2662. prospector
someone who explores an area for mineral deposits
2663. preamble
a preliminary introduction to a statute or constitution
2664. deface
mar or spoil the appearance of
2665. conjugal
relating to the relationship between a wife and husband
2666. baste
cover with liquid before cooking
2667. officious
intrusive in a meddling or offensive manner
2668. abjure
formally reject or disavow a formerly held belief

2669. evict
expel or eject without recourse to legal process
2670. ligament
a band of fibrous tissue connecting bones or cartilages
2671. inoffensive
giving no offense
2672. hereupon
immediately after this
2673. disparity
inequality or difference in some respect
2674. mandatory
required by rule
2675. cabal
a clique that seeks power usually through intrigue
2676. lattice
an arrangement of points in a regular periodic pattern
2677. ornate
marked by complexity and richness of detail
2678. culpable
deserving blame or censure as being wrong or injurious

2679. aura
distinctive but intangible quality around a person or thing
2680. mendicant
a pauper who lives by begging
2681. resumption
beginning again
2682. usury
the act of lending money at an exorbitant rate of interest
2683. typify
embody the essential characteristics of
2684. plummet
drop sharply
2685. arrears
the state of being behind in payments
2686. meander
to move or cause to move in a sinuous or circular course
2687. diffidence
lack of self-assurance
2688. dispossess
deprive of the possession of real estate

2689. plenipotentiary
a diplomat who is fully authorized to represent his or her government
2690. specie
coins collectively
2691. buffoon
a person who amuses others by ridiculous behavior
2692. domicile
housing that someone is living in
2693. retrospective
concerned with or related to the past
2694. dearth
an insufficient quantity or number
2695. qualm
uneasiness about the fitness of an action
2696. granary
a storehouse for threshed grain or animal feed
2697. adjunct
something added to another thing but not essential to it
2698. menagerie
a collection of live animals for study or display

2699. whet
sharpen by rubbing
2700. dramatize
put into a form intended for performance
2701. circumscribe
to draw a geometric figure around another figure
2702. ubiquitous
being present everywhere at once
2703. reimburse
pay back for some expense incurred
2704. fallow
left unplowed and unseeded during a growing season
2705. trepidation
a feeling of alarm or dread
2706. bravado
a swaggering show of courage
2707. memento
a reminder of past events
2708. superintendence

management by overseeing the performance or operation of a person

or group
2709. abdominal
relating to or near the middle region of the body
2710. reversion
returning to a former state
2711. proficiency
the quality of having great facility and competence
2712. duplicity
acting in bad faith
2713. knead
make uniform
2714. reprieve
postpone the punishment of a convicted criminal
2715. dastard
a despicable coward
2716. divination
the art or gift of prophecy by supernatural means
2717. misinterpret
construe wrongly

2718. thoroughbred
having a list of ancestors as proof of being a purebred animal
2719. underworld
(religion) the world of the dead
2720. oddity
eccentricity that is not easily explained
2721. betrothal
the act of becoming engaged
2722. askance
with suspicion or disapproval
2723. predatory
living by preying on other animals
2724. misdemeanor
a crime less serious than a felony
2725. unwieldy
difficult to use or handle because of size or weight
2726. canine
a dog
2727. testament
strong evidence for something

2728. augur
predict from an omen
2729. facsimile
an exact copy or reproduction
2730. cession
the act of surrendering possession or control
2731. inception
an event that is a beginning
2732. peerless
eminent beyond or above comparison
2733. retention
the act of keeping something
2734. omnipotence
the state of having unlimited power
2735. resistless
impossible to resist; overpowering
2736. floral
relating to or associated with flowers
2737. awry
turned or twisted to one side

2738. rankle
gnaw into; make resentful or angry
2739. panegyric
formally expressing praise
2740. ramify
have or develop complicating consequences
2741. finality
the quality of being definitely settled
2742. sufficiency
the quality of being enough for the end in view
2743. aide-de-camp
an officer who acts as an assistant to a more senior officer
2744. admissible
deserving to be admitted
2745. intangible
incapable of being perceived by the senses especially touch
2746. winsome
charming in a childlike or naive way
2747. theorist
someone who constructs hypotheses

2748. epicure
a person devoted to refined sensuous enjoyment
2749. credence
the mental attitude that something is believable
2750. encyclopedia
a reference work containing articles on various topics
2751. centurion
leader of soldiers in ancient Rome
2752. obituary
a notice of someone's death
2753. affluence
abundant wealth
2754. habitable
fit for habitation
2755. luscious
having strong sexual appeal
2756. filibuster
a tactic for delaying legislation by making long speeches
2757. estuary
the wide part of a river where it nears the sea

2758. cosmos
everything that exists anywhere
2759. ingratiate
gain favor with somebody by deliberate efforts
2760. conformable
disposed or willing to comply
2761. garrulous
full of trivial conversation
2762. importunate
expressing earnest entreaty
2763. manliness
the trait of being manly
2764. carouse
engage in boisterous, drunken merrymaking
2765. causal
involving an entity that produces an effect
2766. choral
related to or written for or performed by a chorus or choir
2767. magistracy
the position of magistrate

2768. moratorium
suspension of an ongoing activity
2769. outlandish
conspicuously or grossly unconventional or unusual
2770. instill
impart gradually
2771. enshrine
enclose in a place of worship
2772. equestrian
of or relating to or featuring horseback riding
2773. precursor
something indicating the approach of something or someone
2774. quarrelsome
given to arguing
2775. erudition
profound scholarly knowledge
2776. repine
express discontent
2777. jocular
characterized by jokes and good humor

2778. reciprocate
act, feel, or give mutually or in return
2779. anthology
a collection of selected literary passages
2780. primer
an introductory textbook
2781. satyr
one of a class of woodland deities
2782. metric
based on a decimal unit of measurement
2783. obligatory
required by compulsion or convention
2784. forethought
planning or plotting in advance of acting
2785. grisly
shockingly repellent; inspiring horror
2786. papyrus
tall sedge of the Nile valley yielding fiber
2787. needlework
work that is done with a needle

2788. introspect
reflect on one's own thoughts and feelings
2789. untoward
not in keeping with accepted standards of what is proper
2790. waif
a homeless child especially one forsaken or orphaned
2791. idiosyncrasy
a behavioral attribute peculiar to an individual
2792. defame
charge falsely or with malicious intent
2793. counterbalance
a weight that balances another weight
2794. pantheism
the belief that God exists in and is the same as all things
2795. monition
cautionary advice about something imminent
2796. typographical
relating to or occurring or used in typography
2797. gambol
play boisterously

2798. blatant
without any attempt at concealment; completely obvious
2799. fervid
characterized by intense emotion
2800. feint
any distracting or deceptive maneuver
2801. corrigible
capable of being corrected or set right
2802. multiplicity
the property of having more than one part or entity
2803. divisible
capable of being or liable to be divided or separated
2804. emergence
the act of coming out into view
2805. militarism
maintaining a strong force of armed services
2806. impervious
not admitting of passage or capable of being affected
2807. singe
burn superficially or lightly

2808. indigent
poor enough to need help from others
2809. disavow
refuse to acknowledge
2810. delectable
extremely pleasing to the sense of taste
2811. platitude
a trite or obvious remark
2812. hydraulic
moved or operated or effected by liquid
2813. tipsy
slightly intoxicated
2814. confluent
flowing together
2815. perpetrator
someone who commits wrongdoing
2816. hawthorn
a spring-flowering shrub or small tree of the genus Crataegus
2817. devious
deviating from a straight course

2818. meticulous
marked by precise accordance with details
2819. colloquy
formal conversation
2820. extenuate
lessen or to try to lessen the seriousness or extent of
2821. disburse
expend, as from a fund
2822. midwife
a woman skilled in aiding the delivery of babies
2823. enrapture
hold spellbound
2824. penury
a state of extreme poverty or destitution
2825. altruism
the quality of unselfish concern for the welfare of others
2826. flamboyant
marked by ostentation but often tasteless
2827. temerity
fearless daring

2828. resilient
recovering readily from adversity, depression, or the like
2829. idealize
consider or render as the best or most appropriate type
2830. ordination
the act of conferring holy orders
2831. virtuoso
someone who is dazzlingly skilled in any field
2832. mollify
cause to be more favorably inclined
2833. separatist
an advocate of secession or separation from a larger group
2834. mundane
found in the ordinary course of events
2835. centennial
of or relating to or completing a period of 100 years
2836. fatuous
devoid of intelligence
2837. incorrigible
impervious to correction by punishment

2838. perversity
deliberately deviating from what is good
2839. able-bodied
having a strong healthy body
2840. foible
a behavioral attribute peculiar to an individual
2841. equalize
make equal, uniform, corresponding, or matching
2842. raillery
light teasing
2843. illogical
lacking in a correct relation of reason
2844. bodice
part of a dress above the waist
2845. aspirant
an ambitious young person
2846. resuscitate
cause to regain consciousness
2847. octagon
an eight-sided polygon

2848. acquittal
a judgment of not guilty
2849. palette
a board on which an artist mixes paints
2850. subterfuge
something intended to misrepresent the nature of an activity
2851. vociferous
conspicuously and offensively loud
2852. patrimony
an inheritance coming by right of birth
2853. inviolable
incapable of being transgressed or dishonored
2854. aberration
a state or condition markedly different from the norm
2855. prima
indicating the most important performer or role
2856. siren
a warning signal that is a loud wailing sound
2857. baleful
threatening or foreshadowing evil or tragic developments

2858. steppe
an extensive plain without trees
2859. secretive
inclined to secrecy or reticence about divulging information
2860. crucible
a vessel used for high temperature chemical reactions
2861. gibe
laugh at with contempt and derision
2862. indestructible
not easily ruined
2863. luminary
a celebrity who is an inspiration to others
2864. alabaster
a fine-textured white gypsum used for carving
2865. amenable
disposed or willing to comply
2866. inkling
a slight suggestion or vague understanding
2867. complicity
guilt as a confederate in a crime or offense

2868. inglorious
deserving or bringing disgrace or shame
2869. nomad
a member of a people who have no permanent home
2870. jeopardize
pose a threat to; present a danger to
2871. punitive
inflicting punishment
2872. out-of-the-way
remote from populous or much-traveled regions
2873. rippled
shaken into waves or undulations as by wind
2874. heinous
extremely wicked, deeply criminal
2875. negligible
so small as to be meaningless; insignificant
2876. acrid
strong and sharp, as a taste
2877. undeceive
free from deception or illusion

2878. enervate
weaken mentally or morally
2879. furlough
a temporary leave of absence from military duty
2880. severance
the act of cutting
2881. declamation
recitation of a speech from memory with studied gestures and
intonation as an exercise in elocution or rhetoric
2882. toilsome
characterized by effort to the point of exhaustion
2883. mutation
a change or alteration in form or qualities
2884. forte
an asset of special worth or utility
2885. transatlantic
crossing the Atlantic Ocean
2886. rhapsody
an epic poem adapted for recitation
2887. solder

join or fuse with an alloy

2888. gusto
vigorous and enthusiastic enjoyment
2889. similitude
similarity in appearance or character or nature between persons or
things
2890. eatable
suitable for use as food
2891. recapitulate
summarize briefly
2892. omniscient
infinitely wise
2893. plurality
the state of being more than one
2894. denude
lay bare
2895. truculent
defiantly aggressive
2896. apostate
not faithful to religion or party or cause

2897. floe
a flat mass of ice drifting at sea
2898. repository
a facility where things can be deposited for safekeeping
2899. heifer
young cow
2900. betide
become of; happen to
2901. carrion
the dead and rotting body of an animal; unfit for human food
2902. reliant
depending on another for support
2903. linear
involving a single dimension
2904. incarcerate
lock up or confine, in or as in a jail
2905. ladle
a spoon-shaped vessel with a long handle
2906. minion
a servile or fawning dependant

2907. vegetarian
someone who eats no meat or fish
2908. contemporaneous
occurring in the same period of time
2909. adjudge
declare to be
2910. translucent
allowing light to pass through diffusely
2911. hypnotic
of or relating to a state that resembles sleep
2912. gnash
grind together, of teeth
2913. ungainly
lacking grace in movement or posture
2914. alienation
causing to become unfriendly
2915. insular
relating to or characteristic of or situated on an island
2916. condolence
an expression of sympathy with another's grief

2917. misapprehend
interpret in the wrong way
2918. lingua
a mobile mass of muscular tissue covered with mucous membrane and
located in the oral cavity
2919. convivial
occupied with or fond of the pleasures of good company
2920. nunnery
the convent of a community of nuns
2921. obelisk
a stone pillar tapering towards a pyramidal top
2922. hemorrhage
the flow of blood from a ruptured blood vessel
2923. condensation
changing from a gaseous to a liquid or solid state
2924. impiety
unrighteousness by virtue of lacking respect for a god
2925. nuptial
of or relating to a wedding
2926. contrite

feeling or expressing pain or sorrow for sins or offenses

2927. decrepit
worn and broken down by hard use
2928. malefactor
someone who has been legally convicted of a crime
2929. voracious
devouring or craving food in great quantities
2930. recuperate
restore to good health or strength
2931. torpor
a state of motor and mental inactivity
2932. mongrel
derogatory term for a variation that is not genuine
2933. avocation
an auxiliary activity
2934. quadruple
having four units or components
2935. egotist
a conceited and self-centered person
2936. adhesion

the property of sticking together

2937. stingy
unwilling to spend
2938. excruciate
torment emotionally or mentally
2939. medallion
an award for winning a championship or commemorating some other
event
2940. itinerant
traveling from place to place to work
2941. entrails
internal organs collectively
2942. potion
a medicinal or magical or poisonous beverage
2943. trickery
the use of cunning actions to deceive someone
2944. deterrent
something immaterial that interferes with action or progress
2945. protoplasm
the substance of a living cell

2946. insuperable
incapable of being surmounted or excelled
2947. burgess
a citizen of an English borough
2948. abrogate
revoke formally
2949. inefficiency
unskillfulness resulting from a lack of efficiency
2950. regimen
a systematic plan for therapy
2951. baritone
the second lowest adult male singing voice
2952. pillory
a wooden instrument of punishment on a post
2953. domineer
rule or exercise power over in a cruel and autocratic manner
2954. brimstone
an old name for sulfur
2955. distraught
deeply agitated especially from emotion

2956. connote
express or state indirectly
2957. sophistry
a deliberately invalid argument in the hope of deceiving
2958. seditious
arousing to action or rebellion
2959. afire
lighted up by or as by fire or flame
2960. effrontery
audacious behavior that you have no right to
2961. unction
anointing as part of a religious ceremony or healing ritual
2962. octavo
the size of a book whose pages are made by folding a sheet of paper
three times to form eight leaves
2963. tempter
a person who tempts others
2964. vitalize
make more lively or vigorous
2965. acrimony

a rough and bitter manner

2966. theism
the doctrine or belief in the existence of a God or gods
2967. clarion
loud and clear
2968. portend
indicate by signs
2969. conduit
a passage through which water or electric wires can pass
2970. fief
a piece of land held under the feudal system
2971. buoyancy
the tendency to float in water or other liquid
2972. Antichrist
the adversary of Christ mentioned in the New Testament
2973. monograph
a detailed and documented treatise on a particular subject
2974. cupidity
extreme greed for material wealth
2975. succinct

briefly giving the gist of something

2976. stagnation
a state of inactivity
2977. preternatural
existing outside of or not in accordance with nature
2978. disinherit
prevent deliberately (as by making a will) from receiving
2979. eschew
avoid and stay away from deliberately
2980. entirety
the state of being total and complete
2981. legitimacy
lawfulness by virtue of being authorized
2982. deify
exalt to the position of a God
2983. recant
formally reject or disavow a formerly held belief
2984. quibble
evade the truth of a point by raising irrelevant objections
2985. didactic

instructive, especially excessively

2986. concord
a harmonious state of things and of their properties
2987. sinuous
curved or curving in and out
2988. rancor
a feeling of deep and bitter anger and ill-will
2989. sarcophagus
a stone coffin, usually bearing sculpture or inscriptions
2990. respondent
replying
2991. puissant
powerful
2992. overweight
usually describes a large person who is fat but has a large frame to
carry it
2993. crockery
tableware (eating and serving dishes) collectively
2994. guileless
free of deceit

2995. desperado
a bold outlaw
2996. stipend
a sum of money allotted on a regular basis
2997. velvety
having a smooth soft surface
2998. abduction
the criminal act of carrying someone away by force
2999. bemoan
regret strongly
3000. fruition
the condition of bearing fruit
3001. mausoleum
a large burial chamber, usually above ground
3002. raucous
unpleasantly loud and harsh
3003. twinge
a sudden sharp feeling
3004. disciplinary
relating to discipline in behavior

3005. longevity
the property of being long-lived
3006. alienable
transferable to another owner
3007. earthenware
ceramic ware made of porous clay fired at low heat
3008. embroil
force into some kind of situation or course of action
3009. understate
represent as less significant or important
3010. autonomous
existing as an independent entity
3011. abstruse
difficult to penetrate
3012. prospectus
a document that sets forth a plan for a business enterprise
3013. premonition
an early warning about a future event
3014. saline
containing salt

3015. entwine
spin,wind, or twist together
3016. avidity
a positive feeling of wanting to push ahead with something
3017. opulence
wealth as evidenced by sumptuous living
3018. defensible
capable of being defended
3019. proselyte
a new convert; especially a gentile converted to Judaism
3020. execration
hate coupled with disgust
3021. tangent
a line that touches a curve but does not intersect it
3022. liquefy
make (a solid substance) liquid, as by heating
3023. convalescence
gradual healing through rest after sickness or injury
3024. inure
cause to accept or become hardened to

3025. repartee
adroitness and cleverness in reply
3026. puerile
displaying or suggesting a lack of maturity
3027. disinfect
destroy microorganisms or pathogens by cleansing
3028. aphorism
a short pithy instructive saying
3029. anachronism
something located at a time when it could not have existed
3030. redoubtable
inspiring fear
3031. luxuriance
the property of being lush and abundant and a pleasure to the senses
3032. monosyllable
a word or utterance of one syllable
3033. benignant
pleasant and beneficial in nature or influence
3034. superfluity
extreme excess

3035. zodiac
a circular diagram representing the 12 constellations
3036. unsophisticated
not wise in the ways of the world
3037. inane
devoid of intelligence
3038. uproarious
uncontrollably noisy
3039. corpulent
excessively fat
3040. vivify
give new life or energy to
3041. aeronautics
the theory and practice of navigation through air or space
3042. cursory
hasty and without attention to detail; not thorough
3043. hardihood
the trait of being willing to undertake things that involve risk or danger
3044. fealty
the loyalty that citizens owe to their country

3045. liturgy
a rite or body of rites prescribed for public worship
3046. deforest
remove the trees from
3047. badger
sturdy carnivorous burrowing mammal with strong claws
3048. aliment
a source of materials to nourish the body
3049. moonbeam
a ray of moonlight
3050. actuality
the state of actually existing objectively
3051. harbinger
something indicating the approach of something or someone
3052. paraphernalia
equipment consisting of miscellaneous articles
3053. ill-natured
having an irritable and unpleasant disposition
3054. quiescent
being quiet or still or inactive

3055. curio
something unusual -- perhaps worthy of collecting
3056. forswear
formally reject or disavow a formerly held belief
3057. visualize
form a mental picture of something that is invisible
3058. hackney
a carriage for hire
3059. vitiate
make imperfect
3060. philander
talk or behave amorously, without serious intentions
3061. irate
feeling or showing extreme anger
3062. expatriate
a person who is voluntarily absent from home or country
3063. venal
capable of being corrupted
3064. trite
repeated too often; overfamiliar through overuse

3065. henchman
someone who assists in a plot
3066. anteroom
a large entrance or reception room or area
3067. confederacy
a union of political organizations
3068. extradition
surrender of an accused by one state or country to another
3069. verification
additional proof that something that was believed is correct
3070. colloquial
characteristic of informal spoken language or conversation
3071. illimitable
without limits in extent or size or quantity
3072. discolor
cause to lose or change hue
3073. tirade
a speech of violent denunciation
3074. legging
a garment covering the leg

3075. egregious
conspicuously and outrageously bad or reprehensible
3076. calorie
unit of heat raising 1 gram of water by 1 degree centigrade
3077. anesthetic
a drug that causes temporary loss of bodily sensations
3078. evanesce
disappear gradually
3079. irascible
quickly aroused to anger
3080. cogent
powerfully persuasive
3081. errant
straying from the right course or from accepted standards
3082. rapine
the act of despoiling a country in warfare
3083. incompetence
lack of physical or intellectual ability or qualifications
3084. sedulous
marked by care and persistent effort

3085. unbridled
not restrained or controlled
3086. incandescent
emitting light as a result of being heated
3087. derelict
a person without a home, job, or property
3088. inverse
turned backward in order or nature or effect
3089. veneer
coating consisting of a thin layer of wood
3090. feudalism
the social system in which vassals were protected by lords
3091. blazon
the official symbols of a family, state, etc.
3092. resistant
disposed to or engaged in defiance of established authority
3093. entomology
the branch of zoology that studies insects
3094. inflammable
easily ignited

3095. agrarian
relating to rural matters
3096. aggrandize
add details to
3097. disputation
the formal presentation of a stated proposition and the opposition to it
(usually followed by a vote)
3098. execrable
unequivocally detestable
3099. fluently
in a fluent manner
3100. ablution
the ritual washing of a priest's hands or of sacred vessels
3101. stripling
a juvenile between the onset of puberty and maturity
3102. evanescent
tending to vanish like vapor
3103. armful
the quantity that can be contained in the arms
3104. tripod

a three-legged rack used for support

3105. monstrosity
a person or animal that is markedly unusual or deformed
3106. rapacious
living by preying on other animals
3107. folklore
the unwritten stories and proverbs and songs of a culture
3108. plagiarism
taking someone's words or ideas as if they were your own
3109. colossus
someone or something that is abnormally large and powerful
3110. racy
marked by richness and fullness of flavor
3111. cohesion
the state of sticking together
3112. epilogue
a short speech by an actor at the end of a play
3113. asperity
harshness of manner
3114. ashen

anemic looking from illness or emotion

3115. leviathan
the largest or most massive thing of its kind
3116. bombast
pompous or pretentious talk or writing
3117. concurrent
occurring or operating at the same time
3118. resonance
having the character of a loud deep sound
3119. circumspect
heedful of potential consequences
3120. surfeit
indulge (one's appetite) to satiety
3121. acoustic
relating to the study of the physical properties of sound
3122. retrograde
moving or directed or tending in a backward direction
3123. sacrilegious
grossly irreverent toward what is held to be sacred
3124. sidelong

inclining or directed to one side

3125. pristine
immaculately clean and unused
3126. punctilious
marked by precise accordance with details
3127. immersion
the act of wetting something by submerging it
3128. inimical
not friendly
3129. juxtapose
place side by side
3130. embezzle
appropriate fraudulently to one's own use
3131. poesy
literature in metrical form
3132. therefor
(in formal usage, especially legal usage) for that or for it
3133. locomotion
the power or ability to move
3134. repellent

serving or tending to move back by force

3135. paragon
a perfect embodiment of a concept
3136. acumen
shrewdness shown by keen insight
3137. inborn
normally existing at birth
3138. pyre
wood heaped for burning a dead body as a funeral rite
3139. sophism
a deliberately invalid argument displaying ingenuity in reasoning in the
hope of deceiving someone
3140. expeditious
marked by speed and efficiency
3141. corpuscle
either of two types of cells (erythrocytes and leukocytes)
3142. emporium
a large retail store offering a variety of merchandise
3143. torrid
characterized by intense emotion

3144. cameo
engraving or carving in low relief on a stone
3145. exonerate
pronounce not guilty of criminal charges
3146. inexcusable
without justification
3147. effervesce
become bubbly or frothy or foaming
3148. capillary
a minute blood vessel connecting arterioles with venules
3149. oratorio
a musical composition for voices and orchestra
3150. charlatan
a flamboyant deceiver
3151. kiln
a furnace for firing, burning or drying porcelain or bricks
3152. joust
fight someone in a tournament on horseback
3153. constrict
squeeze or press together

3154. curtsy
bending the knees; a gesture of respect made by women
3155. antechamber
a large entrance or reception room or area
3156. scintilla
a tiny or scarcely detectable amount
3157. treasonable
having the character of, or characteristic of, a traitor
3158. probity
complete and confirmed integrity
3159. predominance
the quality of being more noticeable than anything else
3160. vicarious
experienced at secondhand
3161. underrate
make too low an estimate of
3162. itinerary
an established line of travel or access
3163. confluence
a place where things merge or flow together

3164. fledgling
young bird that has just fledged or become capable of flying
3165. immortalize
make famous forever
3166. proviso
a stipulated condition
3167. reprehensible
bringing or deserving severe rebuke or censure
3168. irreproachable
free of guilt; not subject to blame
3169. finesse
subtly skillful handling of a situation
3170. keep track
keep informed of fully aware
3171. furtherance
encouragement of the progress or growth or acceptance of something
3172. afterthought
an addition that was not included in the original plan
3173. dissection
cutting so as to separate into pieces

3174. bestial
resembling a beast; showing lack of human sensibility
3175. grandiose
impressive because of unnecessary largeness or grandeur
3176. belittle
cause to seem less serious
3177. incidence
the relative frequency of occurrence of something
3178. emblazon
decorate with heraldic arms
3179. festal
offering fun and gaiety
3180. resurgent
rising again as to new life and vigor
3181. seminar
a course offered for a small group of advanced students
3182. sedentary
requiring sitting or little activity
3183. cataclysm
a sudden violent change in the earth's surface

3184. purl
flow in a circular current, of liquids
3185. left-handed
using or intended for the left hand
3186. abut
lie adjacent to another or share a boundary
3187. courser
a huntsman who hunts small animals with fast dogs that use sight
rather than scent to follow their prey
3188. technicality
a detail that is considered insignificant
3189. banal
repeated too often; overfamiliar through overuse
3190. rescind
cancel officially
3191. congeal
become gelatinous
3192. quintessence
the purest and most concentrated part of something
3193. disunion

the termination or destruction of a unit

3194. maltreat
treat badly
3195. vernal
suggestive of youth; vigorous and fresh
3196. conjoin
make contact or come together
3197. differential
a quality that distinguishes between similar things
3198. impeccable
without fault or error
3199. odorous
having a characteristic aroma
3200. elocution
an expert manner of speaking involving control of voice
3201. malcontent
dissatisfied as toward authority
3202. armory
a structure where military equipment is stored
3203. sisterhood

the kinship relation between a female offspring and the siblings

3204. reciprocity
a relation of mutual dependence or action or influence
3205. prescient
perceiving the significance of events before they occur
3206. dolor
(poetry) painful grief
3207. moralize
speak as if delivering a sermon; express moral judgements
3208. eugenic
causing improvement in the offspring produced
3209. telepathy
extrasensory communication from one mind to another
3210. succulent
full of juice
3211. protagonist
the principal character in a work of fiction
3212. fallacious
containing or based on incorrect reasoning
3213. brae

a slope or hillside
3214. pervasive
spreading or spread throughout
3215. automaton
a mechanism that can move independently of external control
3216. extraneous
not belonging to that in which it is contained
3217. fiasco
a sudden and violent collapse
3218. brazier
large metal container in which coal or charcoal is burned
3219. exodus
a journey by a group to escape from a hostile environment
3220. demerit
a mark against a person for misconduct or failure
3221. bight
a bend or curve (especially in a coastline)
3222. idolize
love unquestioningly and uncritically or to excess
3223. second-rate

moderate to inferior in quality

3224. nondescript
lacking distinct or individual characteristics
3225. retrench
tighten one's belt; use resources carefully
3226. ulterior
lying beyond what is openly revealed or avowed
3227. distillation
purifying a liquid by boiling it and condensing its vapors
3228. hypnotism
the act of inducing a state that resembles sleep
3229. gregarious
temperamentally seeking and enjoying the company of others
3230. trestle
a supporting tower used to support a bridge
3231. purveyor
someone who supplies provisions, especially food
3232. pediatrics
branch of medicine concerned with the treatment of children
3233. invidious

containing or implying a slight or showing prejudice

3234. galvanize
stimulate (muscles) by administering a shock
3235. kingship
the dignity or rank or position of a king
3236. opprobrium
a state of extreme dishonor
3237. procrastinate
postpone doing what one should be doing
3238. umbrage
a feeling of anger caused by being offended
3239. flue
a conduit to carry off smoke
3240. lawgiver
a maker of laws; someone who gives a code of laws
3241. neurology
the branch of medical science that deals with the nervous system
3242. matrix
an enclosure within which something originates or develops
3243. economize

spend sparingly, avoid the waste of

3244. infirmary
a health facility where patients receive treatment
3245. pittance
an inadequate payment
3246. faun
ancient Italian deity in human shape, with horns, pointed ears and a
goat's tail; equivalent to Greek satyr
3247. vociferate
utter in a very loud voice
3248. interrogative
relating to verbs that ask for a reply
3249. forthright
directly and without evasion; not roundabout
3250. calculus
the branch of mathematics that is concerned with limits and with the
differentiation and integration of functions
3251. inquisitor
a questioner who is excessively harsh
3252. encomium

a formal expression of praise

3253. coxswain
the helmsman of a ship's boat or a racing crew
3254. corollary
an inference following from the proof of another proposition
3255. complaisance
a disposition or tendency to yield to the will of others
3256. misadventure
an instance of misfortune
3257. irradiate
expose to radiation
3258. antiseptic
thoroughly clean and free of disease-causing organisms
3259. nefarious
extremely wicked
3260. recurrent
happening again and again
3261. phlegmatic
showing little emotion
3262. florist

someone who grows and deals in flowers

3263. possessive
serving to express or indicate the act of having
3264. chronometer
an accurate clock (especially used in navigation)
3265. depopulate
reduce in population
3266. shiftless
lacking or characterized by lack of ambition or initiative
3267. fetus
an unborn vertebrate in the later stages of development
3268. salvo
rapid simultaneous discharge of firearms
3269. abeyance
temporary cessation or suspension
3270. percussion
the act of exploding a detonator that explodes when struck
3271. liqueur
strong highly flavored sweet liquor usually drunk after a meal
3272. phonetic

of or relating to speech sounds

3273. duckling
young duck
3274. quixotic
not sensible about practical matters
3275. improvident
not supplying something useful for the future
3276. rabid
marked by excessive enthusiasm for a cause or idea
3277. decimate
kill one in every ten, as of mutineers in Roman armies
3278. profligacy
the trait of spending extravagantly
3279. exacerbate
make worse
3280. iridescent
varying in color when seen in different lights
3281. scintillate
emit or reflect light in a flickering manner
3282. gaseous

existing as or having characteristics of a gas

3283. mannerism
a behavioral attribute that is distinctive to an individual
3284. abscess
a localized collection of pus surrounded by inflamed tissue
3285. redolent
having a strong pleasant odor
3286. abrade
rub hard or scrub
3287. consumptive
tending to consume or use often wastefully
3288. decapitate
cut the head of
3289. expedite
process fast and efficiently
3290. crass
so unrefined as to be lacking in discrimination
3291. senile
mentally or physically infirm with age
3292. offshoot

a natural consequence of development

3293. Milky Way
the galaxy containing the solar system
3294. machinist
a craftsman skilled in operating machine tools
3295. rebut
overthrow by argument, evidence, or proof
3296. ensnare
take or catch as if in a trap
3297. transfuse
introduce blood or blood plasma into a vein or artery
3298. cayman
a semiaquatic reptile of Central and South America that resembles an
alligator but has a more heavily armored belly
3299. wantonness
the trait of lacking restraint or control
3300. crevasse
a deep fissure
3301. illusory
having the nature of a deceptive trick

3302. esthetic
concerning an appreciation of beauty or good taste
3303. maudlin
effusively or insincerely emotional
3304. lexicon
a reference book containing an alphabetical list of words
3305. rejuvenate
make younger or more youthful
3306. kinsfolk
people descended from a common ancestor
3307. furbish
polish and make shiny
3308. incapacitate
make unable to perform a certain action
3309. brogue
a thick and heavy shoe
3310. travesty
a composition that imitates or misrepresents a style
3311. onerous
not easily borne; wearing

3312. surcharge
an additional charge
3313. pandemonium
a state of extreme confusion and disorder
3314. pulmonary
relating to or affecting the lungs
3315. audition
perform in order to get a role
3316. invulnerable
immune to attack; impregnable
3317. jocose
characterized by jokes and good humor
3318. gossamer
a gauze fabric with an extremely fine texture
3319. presentment
an accusation of crime made by a grand jury on its own initiative
3320. pseudonym
a fictitious name used when performing a particular role
3321. degeneracy
the state of being degenerate in mental or moral qualities

3322. venereal
of or relating to the external sex organs
3323. autopsy
an examination and dissection of a dead body
3324. pommel
strike, usually with the fist
3325. piecemeal
one thing at a time
3326. moderator
someone who presides over a forum or debate
3327. nutritive
of or providing nourishment
3328. rendition
a performance of a musical composition or a dramatic role
3329. sentient
endowed with feeling and unstructured consciousness
3330. inept
generally incompetent and ineffectual
3331. soothsayer
someone who makes predictions of the future

3332. cardiac
of or relating to the heart
3333. humanize
make more humane
3334. subversion
the act of overthrowing or destroying, as a government
3335. assessor
an official who evaluates property in order to tax it
3336. rotund
spherical in shape
3337. invalidate
make no longer acceptable for use
3338. acreage
an area of ground used for some particular purpose
3339. insufficiency
a lack of competence
3340. aqueous
similar to or containing or dissolved in water
3341. inebriate
make drunk (with alcoholic drinks)

3342. abhorrent
offensive to the mind
3343. plaudit
enthusiastic approval
3344. exorcise
expel through adjuration or prayers
3345. statuette
a small carved or molded figure
3346. nuance
a subtle difference in meaning or opinion or attitude
3347. abed
in bed
3348. witticism
a message whose ingenuity has the power to evoke laughter
3349. apostasy
rejecting your religious beliefs, political party or cause
3350. insomnia
an inability to sleep
3351. innuendo
an indirect and usually malicious implication

3352. demented
affected with madness or insanity
3353. cranium
the part of the skull that encloses the brain
3354. depositor
a person who has deposited money in a bank or similar institution
3355. rotary
relating to or characterized by rotation
3356. conjugate
undergo the act of becoming a single unit
3357. innocuous
not injurious to physical or mental health
3358. palatial
relating to a large and stately mansion
3359. munificence
liberality in bestowing gifts
3360. neuter
having no or imperfectly developed or nonfunctional sex organs
3361. granulate
form into grains

3362. interrogatory
relating to the use of or having the nature of an interrogation
3363. auditory
of or relating to the process of hearing
3364. bestride
get up on the back of
3365. inveigh
complain bitterly
3366. overdose
dose too heavily
3367. verbatim
using exactly the same words
3368. pedagogy
the profession of a teacher
3369. mileage
distance measured in miles
3370. impalpable
not perceptible to the touch
3371. impalpable
not perceptible to the touch

3372. nonchalance
the trait of remaining calm and seeming not to care
3373. abnegate
deny or renounce
3374. monogram
a graphic symbol consisting of 2 or more letters combined
3375. trenchant
having keenness and forcefulness and penetration in thought
3376. inversion
the act of turning inside out
3377. malediction
the act of calling down a curse that invokes evil
3378. proletarian
belonging to or characteristic of the working class
3379. sycophant
a person who tries to please someone to gain an advantage
3380. overdo
do something to an excessive degree
3381. petulance
an irritable feeling

3382. archetype
something that serves as a model
3383. facet
a distinct feature or element in a problem
3384. autocracy
a theory favoring unlimited authority by an individual
3385. amphibious
relating to vertebrates that live on land but breed in water
3386. nutriment
a source of materials to nourish the body
3387. indivisible
unable to be split up
3388. disarrange
disturb the arrangement of
3389. penchant
a strong liking
3390. bauble
cheap showy jewelry or ornament on clothing
3391. pugnacious
tough and callous by virtue of experience

3392. migratory
used of animals that move seasonally
3393. dissonant
harmonically unresolved
3394. illegible
unable to be read
3395. reflector
device that reflects radiation
3396. vignette
a brief literary description
3397. reconnoiter
explore, often with the goal of finding something
3398. inquisition
a severe interrogation
3399. protege
a person who receives support from an influential patron
3400. apotheosis
model of excellence or perfection of a kind
3401. overreach
fail by aiming too high or trying too hard

3402. mead
made of fermented honey and water
3403. lingo
a characteristic language of a particular group
3404. comport
behave in a certain manner
3405. unctuous
unpleasantly and excessively suave or ingratiating
3406. laundress
a working woman who takes in washing
3407. plenteous
affording an abundant supply
3408. parlance
a manner of speaking natural to a language's native speakers
3409. obstetrics
the branch of medicine dealing with childbirth and care of the mother
3410. rote
memorization by repetition
3411. academician
an educator who works at a college or university

3412. egress
the act of coming out; becoming apparent
3413. factious
dissenting with the majority opinion
3414. forgo
do without or cease to hold or adhere to
3415. gyrate
revolve quickly and repeatedly around one's own axis
3416. pariah
a person who is rejected from society or home
3417. parse
analyze the sentence structure of
3418. remiss
failing in what duty requires
3419. slothful
disinclined to work or exertion
3420. streamlet
a small stream
3421. collusion
secret agreement

3422. scurrilous
expressing offensive reproach
3423. becalm
make steady
3424. transference
the act of moving something from one form to another
3425. symphonic
relating to or characteristic or suggestive of a symphony
3426. narrow-minded
lacking tolerance or flexibility or breadth of view
3427. monotone
an unchanging intonation
3428. gastric
relating to or involving the stomach
3429. nauseate
upset and make ill
3430. nauseous
causing a sick feeling
3431. Occident
the countries of Europe and North America and South America

3432. demonstrable
capable of being proved
3433. vacuous
devoid of matter
3434. thermal
relating to or associated with heat
3435. peninsular
of a mass of land projecting into a body of water
3436. commissariat
a stock or supply of foods
3437. trajectory
the path followed by an object moving through space
3438. objector
a person who dissents from some established policy
3439. noisome
causing or able to cause nausea
3440. effervescent
giving off bubbles
3441. metallurgy
the science and technology of metals

3442. pertinacious
stubbornly unyielding
3443. cantata
a musical composition for voices and orchestra
3444. landholder
a holder or proprietor of land
3445. lascivious
driven by lust
3446. decimal
a number in a system based on ten
3447. outlast
live longer than
3448. decamp
leave suddenly
3449. cantonment
temporary living quarters specially built by the army for soldiers
3450. laggard
someone who takes more time than necessary
3451. loquacious
full of trivial conversation

3452. loquacious
full of trivial conversation
3453. venial
warranting only temporal punishment
3454. prolix
tediously prolonged or tending to speak or write at length
3455. dilatory
wasting time
3456. commingle
mix or blend
3457. euphemism
an inoffensive expression substituted for an offensive one
3458. erudite
having or showing profound knowledge
3459. corrosive
capable of destroying or eating away by chemical action
3460. coagulate
change from a liquid to a thickened or solid state
3461. gamut
a complete extent or range

3462. vertigo
a reeling sensation; a feeling that you are about to fall
3463. neophyte
any new participant in some activity
3464. carnivorous
relating to flesh-eating animals
3465. leniency
a disposition to yield to the wishes of someone
3466. preponderate
weigh more heavily
3467. effulgence
the quality of being bright and sending out rays of light
3468. dolorous
showing sorrow
3469. geniality
a disposition to be friendly and approachable
3470. lode
a deposit of valuable ore
3471. dilettante
an amateur engaging in an activity without serious intention

3472. pusillanimous
lacking in courage and manly strength and resolution
3473. urbanity
polished courtesy; elegance of manner
3474. proscription
rejection by means of an act of banishing or proscribing someone
3475. breech
opening in the barrel of a gun where bullets can be loaded
3476. hesitancy
a feeling of diffidence and indecision about doing something
3477. resonate
sound with resonance
3478. aggravation
action that makes a problem or a disease worse
3479. antipodes
any two places or regions on diametrically opposite sides of the Earth
3480. centimeter
a metric unit of length equal to one hundredth of a meter
3481. begrudge
be envious of

3482. jaundice
yellowing of the skin from an accumulation of bile pigment
3483. natal
relating to or accompanying birth
3484. azalea
any of numerous ornamental shrubs grown for their showy flowers of
various colors
3485. sinus
an abnormal passage leading from a suppurating cavity to the body
surface
3486. lien
the right to take and hold the property of a debtor
3487. introspection
contemplation of your own thoughts and desires and conduct
3488. durance
imprisonment (especially for a long time)
3489. alcoholism
habitual intoxication
3490. offhand
with little or no preparation or forethought

3491. misanthropy
hatred of mankind
3492. covey
a small flock of grouse or partridge
3493. biennial
occurring every second year
3494. interlocutor
a person who takes part in a conversation
3495. philosophize
conduct rational investigation
3496. ribald
humorously vulgar
3497. rhetorician
a person who delivers a speech or oration
3498. graceless
lacking grace; clumsy
3499. morphology
the study of the structure of animals and plants
3500. synopsis
a sketchy summary of the main points of an argument

3501. liege
a feudal lord entitled to allegiance and service
3502. muleteer
a worker who drives mules
3503. misbehave
act badly
3504. convergent
tending to come together from different directions
3505. paramour
a woman's lover
3506. vapid
lacking significance or liveliness or spirit or zest
3507. polytheism
belief in multiple Gods
3508. evangelist
a preacher of the Christian gospel
3509. lough
Irish word for a lake
3510. coddle
cook in nearly boiling water

3511. truism
an obvious statement of fact
3512. perspicuous
transparently clear; easily understandable
3513. exhume
dig up for reburial or for medical investigation
3514. Canaanite
a member of an ancient Semitic people who occupied Canaan before it
was conquered by the Israelites
3515. corroboration
confirmation that some fact or statement is true
3516. enamor
attract
3517. nonexistent
not having being or actuality
3518. underling
an assistant subject to the authority or control of another
3519. arrant
without qualification; used informally as intensifiers
3520. pedagogue

someone who educates young people

3521. pestilential
likely to spread and cause an epidemic disease
3522. mete
a line that indicates a boundary
3523. yearling
an animal in its second year
3524. interpolation
the action of interjecting an action or remark
3525. theocracy
a political unit governed by a deity
3526. theocracy
a political unit governed by a deity
3527. theocracy
a political unit governed by a deity
3528. Eureka
a town in northwest California on an arm of the Pacific Ocean
3529. hiatus
an interruption in the intensity or amount of something
3530. vainglory

outspoken conceit
3531. globular
having the shape of a sphere or ball
3532. acme
the highest point of something
3533. theorize
construct a theory about
3534. abscond
run away
3535. philologist
a humanist specializing in classical scholarship
3536. superannuate
retire and pension because of age or physical inability
3537. equivocate
be deliberately ambiguous or unclear
3538. valorous
having or showing the qualities of a hero or heroine
3539. triad
a set of three similar things considered as a unit
3540. irreligious

hostile or indifferent to religion

3541. prevaricate
be deliberately ambiguous or unclear
3542. amplitude
greatness of magnitude
3543. glazier
someone who cuts flat glass to size
3544. malevolence
wishing evil to others
3545. perquisite
an incidental benefit for certain types of employment
3546. sinecure
an office that involves minimal duties
3547. sufferance
patient endurance especially of pain or distress
3548. committal
the official act of consigning a person to confinement
3549. altruist
someone who makes charitable donations intended to increase human
well-being

3550. grindstone
a revolving stone shaped like a disk
3551. inopportune
not suitable for a purpose
3552. temporize
draw out a discussion or process in order to gain time
3553. ineligible
not qualified for or allowed or worthy of being chosen
3554. trident
a spear with three prongs
3555. niggardly
petty or reluctant in giving or spending
3556. genesis
a coming into being
3557. contravene
go against, as of rules and laws
3558. mordant
harshly ironic or sinister
3559. knavery
lack of honesty; acts of lying or cheating or stealing

3560. incitement
an act of urging on or spurring on or rousing to action or instigating
3561. bronchitis
inflammation of the membranes lining the bronchial tubes
3562. exemplar
something to be imitated
3563. navel
a scar where the umbilical cord was attached
3564. redound
have an effect for good or ill
3565. supine
lying face upward
3566. penitential
showing or constituting penance
3567. entree
the principal dish of a meal
3568. braggart
a very boastful and talkative person
3569. recreant
having deserted a cause or principle

3570. paternity
the state of being a father
3571. debatable
open to doubt or argument
3572. pincer
a grasping structure on the limb of a crustacean or other arthropods
3573. pincer
a grasping structure on the limb of a crustacean or other arthropods
3574. abridgment
a shortened version of a written work
3575. diurnal
having a daily cycle or occurring every day
3576. debonair
having a sophisticated charm
3577. prepossession
an opinion formed beforehand without adequate evidence
3578. nostrum
patent medicine whose efficacy is questionable
3579. Darwinism

a theory of organic evolution claiming that new species arise and are
perpetuated by natural selection
3580. aurora
bands of light caused by charged solar particles
3581. etcetera
additional unspecified odds and ends; more of the same
3582. astringent
tending to draw together or constrict soft organic tissue
3583. telltale
disclosing unintentionally
3584. parallelism
similarity by virtue of corresponding
3585. satiric
exposing human folly to ridicule
3586. inadmissible
not deserving to be admitted
3587. castigate
inflict severe punishment on
3588. tutelage
attention and management implying responsibility for safety

3589. logician
a person skilled at symbolic reasoning
3590. testator
a person who makes a will
3591. votive
dedicated in fulfillment of a vow
3592. depository
a facility for storage or safekeeping
3593. fulminate
cause to explode violently and with loud noise
3594. tantamount
being essentially equal to something
3595. impugn
attack as false or wrong
3596. conformation
acting according to certain accepted standards
3597. manumit
free from slavery or servitude
3598. propulsion
the act of moving forward

3599. monogamy
having only one spouse at a time
3600. sybarite
a person addicted to luxury and pleasures of the senses
3601. lithograph
a print produced by lithography
3602. quandary
state of uncertainty in a choice between unfavorable options
3603. surrogate
someone who takes the place of another person
3604. magisterial
of or relating to a lay judge
3605. keepsake
something of sentimental value
3606. excrescence
something that bulges out or is protuberant or projects from its
surroundings
3607. clairvoyance
apparent power to perceive things not present to the senses
3608. huckster

a seller of shoddy goods

3609. disallow
command against
3610. outreach
the act of reaching out
3611. hoodwink
conceal one's true motives from
3612. lifelike
evoking lifelike images within the mind
3613. acrimonious
marked by strong resentment or cynicism
3614. supernumerary
more than is needed, desired, or required
3615. arrogate
seize and take control without authority
3616. gosling
young goose
3617. wampum

small cylindrical beads made from polished shells and fashioned into
strings or belts; used by certain Native American peoples as jewelry or
currency
3618. distiller
someone who distills alcoholic liquors
3619. darkling
uncannily or threateningly dark or obscure
3620. transcontinental
spanning one of the large landmasses of the earth
3621. chiffon
a sheer fabric of silk or rayon
3622. missal
(Roman Catholic Church) a book containing all the prayers and
responses needed to celebrate Mass throughout the year
3623. ascension
a movement upward
3624. instigator
someone who deliberately foments trouble
3625. panoply
a complete and impressive array
3626. bigamy

the offense of marrying someone while you have a spouse

3627. reestablish
bring back into original existence, function, or position
3628. domesticity
the quality of being domestic or domesticated
3629. statistician
someone versed in the interpretation of numerical data
3630. percolate
cause to pass through a permeable substance
3631. acetic
relating to a clear organic acid with a pungent odor
3632. regicide
the act of killing a king
3633. lingual
pertaining to or resembling or lying near the tongue
3634. bedeck
decorate
3635. overlord
a person who has general authority over others
3636. kimono

a loose robe
3637. bronchus
either of the two main branches of the trachea
3638. misrule
government that is inefficient or dishonest
3639. revocation
the act of annulling something previously done
3640. protuberate
cause to bulge out or project
3641. declension
the inflection of nouns and pronouns and adjectives in Indo-European
languages
3642. solstice
when the sun is at its greatest distance from the equator
3643. impolitic
not marked by artful prudence
3644. foresail
the lowest sail on the foremast of a square-rigged vessel
3645. protuberance
something that bulges out or projects from its surroundings

3646. hanger-on
someone who persistently (and annoyingly) follows along
3647. poignancy
a quality that arouses emotions, especially pity or sorrow
3648. jubilation
a feeling of extreme joy
3649. irreverence
a mental attitude showing lack of due respect
3650. indefensible
not able to be protected against attack
3651. centenary
the 100th anniversary (or the celebration of it)
3652. viol
any of a family of bowed stringed instruments that preceded the violin
family
3653. transfusion
the introduction of blood or plasma into a vein or artery
3654. effete
marked by excessive self-indulgence and moral decay
3655. animadvert

express blame or censure or make a harshly critical remark

3656. endemic
native to or confined to a certain region
3657. benignity
the quality of being kind and gentle
3658. anemic
relating to a deficiency of red blood cells
3659. rondo
a musical form that is often the last movement of a sonata
3660. bevel
two surfaces meeting at an angle different from 90 degrees
3661. purloin
make off with belongings of others
3662. genital
of or relating to the external sex organs
3663. Augustinian
a Roman Catholic friar or monk belonging to one of the Augustinian
monastic orders
3664. mystification
confusion resulting from failure to understand

3665. disfavor
the state of being out of favor
3666. extempore
with little or no preparation or forethought
3667. prescience
the power to foresee the future
3668. nonentity
a person of no influence
3669. abstemious
marked by temperance in indulgence
3670. foolery
foolish or senseless behavior
3671. discountenance
look with disfavor on
3672. sleight
adroitness in using the hands
3673. Zeitgeist
the spirit of the time
3674. emeritus
a professor or minister who is retired from assigned duties

3675. callow
young and inexperienced
3676. virulence
extreme harmfulness
3677. plenitude
a full supply
3678. regress
go back to a previous state
3679. perambulate
walk with no particular goal
3680. incontrovertible
impossible to deny or disprove
3681. habitant
a person who inhabits a particular place
3682. regalia
paraphernalia indicative of royalty or other high office
3683. matinee
a theatrical performance held during the daytime
3684. hosiery
socks and stockings and tights collectively

3685. Calvary
a hill near Jerusalem where Jesus was crucified
3686. iconoclast
someone who attacks cherished ideas or institutions
3687. irruption
a sudden violent entrance; a bursting in
3688. witless
lacking sense or understanding or judgment
3689. pauperism
a state of extreme poverty or destitution
3690. Americanism
an expression that is characteristic of English as spoken by Americans
3691. indigestible
digested with difficulty
3692. illiberal
narrow-minded about cherished opinions
3693. ebullient
joyously unrestrained
3694. stiletto
a small dagger with a tapered blade

3695. discursive
tending to cover a wide range of subjects
3696. baize
a bright green fabric napped to resemble felt
3697. sylph
a slender graceful young woman
3698. jingo
an extreme bellicose nationalist
3699. accordion
a portable box-shaped free-reed instrument
3700. zealot
a fervent and even militant proponent of something
3701. somnolent
inclined to or marked by drowsiness
3702. moribund
being on the point of death
3703. omniscience
having infinite knowledge
3704. auricle
an upper cavity of the heart

3705. Freemason
a member of a widespread secret fraternal order pledged to mutual
assistance and brotherly love
3706. tranquility
an untroubled state, free from disturbances
3707. procrastination
putting off or delaying an action to a later time
3708. Polycarp
Greek bishop of Smyrna who refused to recant his Christian faith and
was burned to death by pagans (circa 69-155)
3709. correlative
expressing a reciprocal or complementary relation
3710. freethinker
a person who believes that God created the universe and then
abandoned it
3711. fulsome
unpleasantly and excessively suave or ingratiating
3712. satirize
ridicule with witty language used to convey insults or scorn
3713. legionary
a soldier who is a member of a legion

3714. zephyr
a slight wind
3715. coercive
serving or intended to force
3716. captious
tending to find and call attention to faults
3717. cognate
related by blood
3718. frolicsome
given to merry play
3719. heartrending
causing or marked by grief or anguish
3720. seignior
a man of rank in the ancient regime
3721. inexpedient
not suitable or advisable
3722. forebear
a person from whom you are descended
3723. iota
a tiny or scarcely detectable amount

3724. cadaverous
of or relating to a corpse
3725. foist
to force onto another
3726. modernity
the quality of being current or of the present
3727. rookery
a breeding ground for gregarious birds (such as rooks)
3728. ligature
the act of tying or binding things together
3729. anthracite
a hard natural coal that burns slowly and gives intense heat
3730. deleterious
harmful to living things
3731. resilience
ability of a material to return to its original shape
3732. plenary
full in all respects
3733. privily
confidentially or in secret

3734. paucity
an insufficient quantity or number
3735. choleric
characterized by anger
3736. biped
an animal with two feet
3737. lodgment
the state or quality of being lodged or fixed even temporarily
3738. circumnavigate
travel around, either by plane or ship
3739. overtone
(usually plural) an ulterior implicit meaning or quality
3740. disrepute
the state of being held in low esteem
3741. frankincense
an aromatic gum resin formerly valued for worship
3742. denouement
the outcome of a complex sequence of events
3743. bulbous
shaped like a bulb

3744. antediluvian
of or relating to the period before the biblical flood
3745. foreknowledge
knowledge of an event before it occurs
3746. paleontology
the earth science that studies fossil organisms
3747. amphitheater
an oval large stadium with tiers of seats
3748. tyro
someone new to a field or activity
3749. circumlocution
an indirect way of expressing something
3750. irritant
something that causes irritation and annoyance
3751. unbiased
without prejudice
3752. irritant
something that causes irritation and annoyance
3753. irritant
something that causes irritation and annoyance

3754. vivisection
the act of operating on living animals
3755. statecraft
wisdom in the management of public affairs
3756. ocular
of or relating to or resembling the eye
3757. pudgy
short and plump
3758. profiteer
someone who makes excessive revenues over outlays
3759. boorish
ill-mannered and coarse in behavior or appearance
3760. hexagon
a six-sided polygon
3761. felicitate
express congratulations
3762. fancier
a person having a strong liking for something
3763. monomania
a mania restricted to one thing or idea

3764. unconscionable
greatly exceeding bounds of reason or moderation
3765. diatribe
thunderous verbal attack
3766. contumacy
obstinate rebelliousness and insubordination
3767. cosmogony
the branch of astrophysics that studies the origin and evolution and
structure of the universe
3768. pandemic
existing everywhere
3769. galore
existing in abundance
3770. gynecology
the branch of medicine that deals with the diseases and hygiene of
women
3771. buffoonery
acting like a clown
3772. contuse
injure the underlying soft tissue or bone of

3773. conjugation
the state of being joined together
3774. bulrush
tall marsh plant with cylindrical seed heads
3775. heterodox
characterized by departure from accepted standards
3776. microcosm
a miniature model of something
3777. statuesque
suggestive of a sculpture representing a human or animal
3778. icily
in a cold and icy manner
3779. censorious
harshly critical or expressing censure
3780. crustacean
mainly aquatic arthropod usually having a segmented body
3781. judicature
the act of meting out justice according to the law
3782. fumigate
treat with smoke, especially with the aim of disinfecting

3783. shrinkage
process or result of becoming less or smaller
3784. gastronomy
the art and practice of preparing and eating good food
3785. superabundance
a quantity that is more than what is appropriate
3786. sluggard
an idle slothful person
3787. meddlesome
intrusive in an offensive manner
3788. thereabout
near that time or date
3789. deciduous
shedding foliage at the end of the growing season
3790. psychotherapy
the treatment of mental or emotional problems by psychological
means
3791. Decalogue
the biblical commandments of Moses
3792. telephony

transmitting speech at a distance

3793. amorphous
having no definite form or distinct shape
3794. magnetize
make magnetic
3795. eulogize
praise formally and eloquently
3796. overpay
pay too much
3797. preferential
manifesting partiality
3798. luxuriate
become extravagant
3799. neglectful
not showing due care or attention
3800. defamation
an abusive attack on a person's character or good name
3801. prefatory
serving as an introduction or preface
3802. malleable

capable of being shaped or bent or drawn out

3803. deist
a person who believes that God created the universe and then
abandoned it
3804. mesmerize
attract strongly, as if with a magnet
3805. effeminacy
the trait of being effeminate (derogatory of a man)
3806. antedate
be earlier in time; go back further
3807. dissonance
disagreeable sounds
3808. parricide
the murder of your own father or mother
3809. nihilist
someone who rejects all theories of morality
3810. panacea
hypothetical remedy for all ills or diseases
3811. gourmand
a person who is devoted to eating and drinking to excess

3812. granule
a tiny grain
3813. codicil
a supplement to a will
3814. heathenish
not acknowledging the God of Christianity and Judaism and Islam
3815. grandiloquent
lofty in style
3816. granular
composed of or covered with particles resembling meal
3817. inconsequential
lacking worth or importance
3818. browbeat
discourage or frighten with threats or a domineering manner
3819. obstreperous
noisily and stubbornly defiant
3820. hypodermic
a piston syringe that is fitted with a needle for injections
3821. militate
have force or influence; bring about an effect or change

3822. violator
someone who violates the law
3823. frizzle
curl tightly
3824. stultify
deprive of strength or efficiency; make useless or worthless
3825. euphony
any pleasing and harmonious sounds
3826. pellucid
transmitting light; able to be seen through with clarity
3827. liniment
a medicinal liquid that is rubbed into the skin to relieve muscular
stiffness and pain
3828. olive branch
something offered to an adversary in the hope of obtaining peace
3829. genitive
serving to express or indicate possession
3830. continence
voluntary control over urinary and fecal discharge
3831. vegetative

of or relating to an activity that is passive and monotonous

3832. irreversible
incapable of being turned around
3833. docket
a temporally organized plan for matters to be attended to
3834. tricolor
having or involving three colors
3835. pendulous
having branches or flower heads that bend downward
3836. veracious
habitually speaking the truth
3837. pendulous
having branches or flower heads that bend downward
3838. exegesis
an explanation or critical interpretation
3839. disinfectant
an agent (as heat or radiation or a chemical) that destroys
microorganisms that might carry disease
3840. stanchion
any vertical post or rod used as a support

3841. effluvium
a foul-smelling outflow or vapor
3842. Nemesis
the goddess of divine retribution and vengeance
3843. chromatic
being or having or characterized by hue
3844. polytechnic
a technical school offering instruction in many industrial arts and
applied sciences
3845. gestation
the period during which an embryo develops
3846. pneumatic
relating to or using air or a similar gas
3847. albino
a person with white hair, milky skin, and pink eyes
3848. knight-errant
a wandering knight travelling in search of adventure
3849. bellicose
having or showing a ready disposition to fight
3850. apposite

being of striking appropriateness and pertinence

3851. boll
the rounded seed-bearing capsule of a cotton or flax plant
3852. monitory
serving to warn
3853. epidermis
the outer layer of skin covering the body surface
3854. deviltry
wicked and cruel behavior
3855. compliant
disposed to act in accordance with someone's wishes
3856. halcyon
a mythical bird said to breed at the winter solstice
3857. athirst
(usually followed by `for') extremely desirous
3858. happy-go-lucky
cheerfully irresponsible
3859. collegian
a student (or former student) at a college or university
3860. hernia

rupture in tissue through which a bodily structure protrudes

3861. acetate
a fabric made from fibers of cellulose acetate
3862. cosmology
metaphysical study of the origin and nature of the universe
3863. retouch
alter so as to produce a more desirable appearance
3864. perspicacity
the capacity to assess situations or circumstances shrewdly
3865. tactician
a person who is skilled at planning maneuvers
3866. turgid
ostentatiously lofty in style
3867. cohesive
well integrated
3868. olfactory
of or relating to the sense of smell
3869. minutia
a small or minor detail
3870. bilingual

using or knowing two languages

3871. confectionery
candy and other sweets considered collectively
3872. promissory
relating to a verbal commitment by one person to another
3873. convolution
the action of coiling or twisting or winding together
3874. reducible
capable of being reduced
3875. ostracism
the act of excluding someone from society by general consent
3876. undersized
smaller than normal for its kind
3877. herbaceous
characteristic of a nonwoody herb or plant part
3878. aeronaut
someone who operates an aircraft
3879. polygon
a closed plane figure bounded by straight sides
3880. impecunious

not having enough money to pay for necessities

3881. delectation
a feeling of extreme pleasure or satisfaction
3882. sapient
acutely insightful and wise
3883. modish
in the current fashion or style
3884. gullible
naive and easily deceived or tricked
3885. polyglot
a person who speaks more than one language
3886. egoist
a conceited and self-centered person
3887. bole
the main stem of a tree
3888. contusion
an injury in which the skin is not broken
3889. enkindle
cause to start burning
3890. incisor

a tooth for cutting or gnawing

3891. deponent
a person who testifies or gives a deposition
3892. requital
an act of requiting; returning in kind
3893. odoriferous
emitting an odor
3894. parsimonious
excessively unwilling to spend
3895. addle
mix up or confuse
3896. seance
a meeting of spiritualists
3897. incinerate
become reduced to ashes
3898. indigence
a state of extreme poverty or destitution
3899. disrobe
get undressed
3900. excitation

the state of being emotionally aroused and worked up

3901. tannery
workplace where skins and hides are tanned
3902. fulcrum
the pivot about which a lever turns
3903. timbre
the distinctive property of a complex sound
3904. sanctimonious
excessively or hypocritically pious
3905. Narcissus
(Greek mythology) a beautiful young man who fell in love with his own
reflection
3906. culvert
a transverse and enclosed drain under a road or railway
3907. diaphanous
so thin as to transmit light
3908. sepulcher
a chamber that is used as a grave
3909. polarity
a relation between two opposite attributes or tendencies

3910. retroactive
affecting things past
3911. subservience
being something that is useful in carrying out a plan
3912. polemics
the branch of Christian theology devoted to the refutation of errors
3913. caitiff
a cowardly and despicable person
3914. loiterer
someone who lingers aimlessly in or about a place
3915. out-and-out
complete and without restriction or qualification
3916. illusive
based on or having the nature of a fantasy
3917. requiem
a song or hymn of mourning as a memorial to a dead person
3918. fishmonger
someone who sells fish
3919. opportunist
a person who places expediency above principle

3920. maidenhood
the childhood of a girl
3921. animadversion
harsh criticism or disapproval
3922. operetta
a short amusing opera
3923. littoral
of or relating to a coastal or shore region
3924. gradient
a graded change in the magnitude of something
3925. annalist
a historian who writes annals
3926. transposition
the act of reversing the order or place of
3927. quintet
a musical composition for five performers
3928. pectoral
of or relating to the chest or thorax
3929. drachma

a unit of apothecary weight equal to an eighth of an ounce or to 60

grains
3930. plutocracy
a political system governed by the wealthy people
3931. quiescence
a state of quiet (but possibly temporary) inaction
3932. onus
an onerous or difficult concern
3933. hindmost
located farthest to the rear
3934. riddance
the act of removing something
3935. ampere
the basic unit of electric current adopted under the Systeme
International d'Unites
3936. misnomer
an incorrect or unsuitable name
3937. violoncello
a large stringed instrument
3938. hydroelectric

of or relating to or used in the production of electricity by waterpower

3939. bric-a-brac
miscellaneous curios
3940. wavelet
a small wave on the surface of a liquid
3941. leonine
of or characteristic of or resembling a lion
3942. Lerner
United States lyricist who collaborated on musicals with Frederick
Loewe (1918-1986)
3943. beatitude
a state of supreme happiness
3944. octogenarian
being from 80 to 89 years old
3945. sibilant
of speech sounds forcing air through a constricted passage
3946. sibilant
of speech sounds forcing air through a constricted passage
3947. phosphorescence
a fluorescence that persists after radiation has ceased

3948. negotiable
able to be arranged by compromise
3949. expectorate
clear out the chest and lungs
3950. ossify
become bony
3951. ambulate
walk about; not be bedridden or incapable of walking
3952. verbose
using or containing too many words
3953. beatify
make blessedly happy
3954. verbiage
overabundance of words
3955. clangor
a loud resonant repeating noise
3956. enthuse
utter with enthusiasm
3957. pamphleteer
a writer of pamphlets

3958. lexicography
the act of writing dictionaries
3959. globose
having the shape of a sphere or ball
3960. litigant
(law) a party to a lawsuit; someone involved in litigation
3961. extemporaneous
with little or no preparation or forethought
3962. penultimate
next to the last
3963. Arthurian
of or relating to King Arthur and the Knights of the Round Table
3964. mawkish
effusively or insincerely emotional
3965. dehydrate
remove water from
3966. reseat
provide with a new seat
3967. manumission
the formal act of freeing from slavery

3968. prosody
the study of poetic meter and the art of versification
3969. nit
egg or young of an insect parasitic on mammals especially a sucking
louse; often attached to a hair or item of clothing
3970. orthopedic
of or relating to orthopedics
3971. necromancer
one who practices magic or sorcery
3972. incoherence
lack of cohesion or clarity or organization
3973. monolith
a single great stone, often in the form of a column
3974. penurious
excessively unwilling to spend
3975. medial
relating to or situated in or extending toward the middle
3976. laxative
stimulating evacuation of feces
3977. prudery

excessive or affected modesty

3978. denominator
the divisor of a fraction
3979. aviary
a building where birds are kept
3980. antonym
a word that expresses an opposite meaning
3981. clothier
a merchant who sells men's clothing
3982. posit
take as a given; assume as a postulate or axiom
3983. ambrosial
worthy of the gods
3984. contiguity
the attribute of being so near as to be touching
3985. virago
a noisy or scolding or domineering woman
3986. irreverently
in an irreverent manner
3987. oakum

loose hemp or jute fiber obtained by unravelling old ropes

3988. preempt
acquire for oneself before others can do so
3989. peripatetic
traveling especially on foot
3990. precipitant
done with very great haste and without due deliberation
3991. besmear
spread or daub (a surface)
3992. oculist
a person skilled in testing for defects of vision
3993. imminence
the state of being liable to happen soon
3994. cornucopia
a horn filled with fruit and grain symbolizing prosperity
3995. low-spirited
filled with melancholy and despondency
3996. intercessor
a negotiator who acts as a link between parties
3997. felonious

involving or being or having the nature of a crime

3998. priggish
exaggeratedly proper
3999. amatory
expressive of or exciting sexual love or romance
4000. actuary
someone versed in the interpretation of numerical data
4001. cabalism
adherence to some extreme traditional theological concept or
interpretation
4002. demobilize
release from military service or remove from the active list of military
service
4003. cacophony
loud confusing disagreeable sounds
4004. duplex
a house with two units sharing a common wall
4005. overstated
represented as greater than is true or reasonable
4006. valedictory

a farewell oration
4007. ruminant
cud-chewing hoofed mammal with a stomach with compartments
4008. gluttonous
given to excess in consumption of especially food or drink
4009. glutinous
having the sticky properties of an adhesive
4010. pomposity
lack of elegance from being puffed up with vanity
4011. referable
capable of being assigned or credited to
4012. solecism
a socially awkward or tactless act
4013. retrogression
returning to a former state
4014. prurient
characterized by lust
4015. turpitude
a corrupt or depraved or degenerate act or practice
4016. digraph

two successive letters

4017. mellifluous
pleasing to the ear
4018. prohibitory
tending to discourage (especially of prices)
4019. maharaja
a great raja
4020. bacterium
single-celled or noncellular organisms lacking chlorophyll
4021. upkeep
activity involved in maintaining something in good working order
4022. declamatory
ostentatiously lofty in style
4023. pyrotechnic
of or relating to the craft of making fireworks
4024. dissever
separate into parts or portions
4025. guzzle
drink greedily or as if with great thirst
4026. obsolescent

becoming disused
4027. esquire
an attendant and shield bearer to a knight
4028. peccadillo
a petty misdeed
4029. Epicurean
of Epicurus or epicureanism
4030. prelacy
the office or station of a prelate
4031. bumptious
offensively self-assertive
4032. concordance
a harmonious state of things and of their properties
4033. agglomerate
form into one cluster
4034. nectarine
a variety or mutation of the peach that has a smooth skin
4035. tranquilize
make calm or still
4036. meretricious

tastelessly showy
4037. quackery
medical practice and advice ignorant of scientific findings
4038. jugular
relating to or located in the region of the neck or throat
4039. devilry
wicked and cruel behavior
4040. spheroid
a shape that is generated by rotating an ellipse around one of its axes
4041. connubial
relating to the relationship between a wife and husband
4042. upturn
an upward movement or trend as in business activity
4043. corrosion
erosion by chemical action
4044. termagant
a scolding nagging bad-tempered woman
4045. anticlimax
a disappointing decline after a previous rise
4046. adjuration

a solemn and earnest appeal to someone to do something

4047. miter
joint that forms a corner
4048. transferable
capable of being moved or conveyed from one place to another
4049. coppery
of something having the color of copper
4050. abrasion
erosion by friction
4051. anathematize
curse or declare to be evil
4052. ostracize
expel from a community or group
4053. dermatology
the branch of medicine dealing with the skin and its diseases
4054. millet
any of various small-grained annual cereal and forage grasses of the
genera Panicum, Echinochloa, Setaria, Sorghum, and Eleusine
4055. inchoate
only partly in existence; imperfectly formed

4056. antiphon
a verse or song to be chanted or sung in response
4057. encyclical
a letter from the pope sent to all Roman Catholic bishops throughout
the world
4058. unguent
preparation applied externally as a remedy or for soothing
4059. laudatory
full of or giving praise
4060. obstetrician
a physician specializing in childbirth
4061. belay
turn a rope round an object or person in order to secure it or him
4062. omnivorous
feeding on both plants and animals
4063. gumption
fortitude and determination
4064. multiform
occurring in or having many shapes or appearances
4065. workmanlike

worthy of a good workman

4066. implausible
highly imaginative but unlikely
4067. excretion
the bodily process of discharging waste matter
4068. anagram
a phrase rearranged from the letters of another phrase
4069. kilowatt
a unit of power equal to 1000 watts
4070. naphtha
a volatile flammable liquid hydrocarbon mixture
4071. reliquary
a container where religious relics are stored or displayed
4072. outrigger
a stabilizer for a canoe
4073. reclusive
withdrawn from society; seeking solitude
4074. foreordain
foreordain or determine beforehand
4075. triennial

occurring every third year or lasting 3 years

4076. consonance
the property of sounding harmonious
4077. foursome
four people considered as a unit
4078. rigmarole
a long and complicated and confusing procedure
4079. venous
of or contained in or performing the function of the veins
4080. viola
a bowed stringed instrument slightly larger than a violin, tuned a fifth
lower
4081. overpass
bridge formed by the upper level of a crossing of two highways at
different levels
4082. taxidermy
the art of mounting the skins of animals
4083. cathode
a negatively charged electrode that is the source of electrons entering
an electrical device
4084. undersell

sell cheaper than one's competition

4085. virtu
objet d'art collectively (especially fine antiques)
4086. tricycle
a vehicle with three wheels that is moved by foot pedals
4087. impulsion
the act of applying force suddenly
4088. inbred
normally existing at birth
4089. luminosity
the quality of being luminous; emitting or reflecting light
4090. lexicographer
a compiler or writer of a dictionary
4091. syllabus
an integrated course of academic studies
4092. neural
of or relating to the nervous system
4093. conferee
a person on whom something is bestowed
4094. introvert

a person who tends to shrink from social contacts

4095. metempsychosis
after death the soul begins a new cycle of existence in another human
body
4096. overleap
jump across or leap over (an obstacle)
4097. misogyny
hatred of women
4098. first blush
at the first glimpse or impression
4099. overeat
overeat or eat immodestly; make a pig of oneself
4100. foppish
affecting extreme elegance in dress and manner
4101. preeminence
high status importance owing to marked superiority
4102. futurist
someone who predicts the future
4103. discontinuance
the act of discontinuing or breaking off; an interruption

4104. obverse
the more conspicuous of two alternatives or cases or sides
4105. novelette
a short novel
4106. homogeneity
the quality of being similar or comparable in kind or nature
4107. protuberant
curving outward
4108. cynosure
something that provides guidance
4109. mendacious
given to lying
4110. sidereal
of or relating to the stars or constellations
4111. subliminal
below the threshold of conscious perception
4112. optician
a worker who makes glasses for remedying defects of vision
4113. butte
a hill that rises abruptly from the surrounding region

4114. bombardier
the member of a bomber crew responsible for using the bombsight
and releasing the bombs on the target
4115. sophistical
plausible but misleading
4116. involution
the act of sharing in the activities of a group
4117. disservice
an act intended to help that turns out badly
4118. perfumery
perfumes in general
4119. herbarium
a collection of dried plants that are mounted and classified
4120. intestate
having made no legally valid will before death or not disposed of by a
legal will
4121. ductile
capable of being shaped or bent or drawn out
4122. diphthong
a sound consisting of two vowel sounds

4123. countervail
compensate for or counterbalance
4124. cajolery
flattery intended to persuade
4125. retch
make an unsuccessful effort to vomit; strain to vomit
4126. necropolis
a tract of land used for burials
4127. creamery
a workplace where dairy products are produced or sold
4128. persiflage
light teasing
4129. intoxicant
a drug that can produce a state of intoxication
4130. addendum
textual matter that is added onto a publication
4131. contumacious
willfully obstinate; stubbornly disobedient
4132. bromine

a nonmetallic heavy volatile corrosive dark brown liquid element

belonging to the halogens; found in sea water
4133. gyroscope
rotating mechanism in the form of a mounted spinning wheel
4134. trinity
three people considered as a unit
4135. prehensile
adapted for grasping especially by wrapping around an object
4136. Gordian knot
an intricate knot tied by Gordius, the king of Phrygia, and cut by the
sword of Alexander the Great after he heard that whoever undid it
would become ruler of Asia
4137. litigate
engage in legal proceedings
4138. habitude
habitual mode of behavior
4139. apiary
a shed containing a number of beehives
4140. bibliophile
someone who loves and usually collects books
4141. proscenium

the part of a stage between the curtain and the orchestra

4142. accompanist
a person who provides musical accompaniment
4143. auriferous
containing gold
4144. supplicant
someone who prays to God
4145. quadrate
a cubelike object
4146. sirocco
a windstorm that lifts up clouds of dust or sand
4147. risible
arousing or provoking laughter
4148. inadvisable
not advisable
4149. utilitarianism
the doctrine that the useful is the good
4150. auricular
of or relating to near the ear
4151. Neolithic

latest part of the Stone Age beginning about 10,000 BC in the Middle
East (but later elsewhere)
4152. efflorescence
the time and process of budding and unfolding of blossoms
4153. fez
a felt cap for a man
4154. apposition
the act of positioning close together (or side by side)
4155. imbroglio
an intricate and confusing interpersonal situation
4156. incandescence
light emission by a body as its temperature is raised
4157. arboreal
resembling a tree in form and branching structure
4158. defalcate
appropriate fraudulently to one's own use
4159. misbehavior
improper or wicked or immoral behavior
4160. inapt
not elegant or graceful in expression

4161. patronym
a family name derived from name of your father or a paternal ancestor
(especially with an affix (such as -son in English or O'- in Irish) added to
the name of your father or a paternal ancestor)
4162. manlike
resembling human beings
4163. misanthropic
hating mankind in general
4164. juridical
of or relating to the law or jurisprudence
4165. stringency
conscientious attention to rules and details
4166. genealogist
an expert in genealogy
4167. lackadaisical
idle or indolent especially in a dreamy way
4168. egality
social and political equality
4169. frizz
curl tightly

4170. pungency
a strong odor or taste property
4171. patronymic
of or derived from a personal or family name
4172. lactic
of or relating to or obtained from milk
4173. chameleon
lizard of Africa and Madagascar able to change skin color
4174. nugatory
of no real value
4175. triumvir
one of a group of three sharing public administration or civil authority
especially in ancient Rome
4176. furrier
someone whose occupation is making or repairing fur garments
4177. periodicity
the quality of recurring at regular intervals
4178. disavowal
denial of any connection with or knowledge of
4179. brogan

a thick and heavy shoe

4180. permutation
complete change in character or condition
4181. germane
relevant and appropriate
4182. psychopathic
suffering from an undiagnosed mental disorder
4183. underhanded
marked by deception
4184. hirsute
having or covered with hair
4185. euphonious
having a pleasant sound
4186. apogee
the farthest point in an orbit around the Earth
4187. dissentient
refusing to attend services of the Church of England
4188. prejudge
judge beforehand, especially without sufficient evidence
4189. acerbity

a sharp bitterness
4190. overproduction
too much production or more than expected
4191. cosmography
the science that maps the general features of the universe
4192. submersible
capable of being immersed in water
4193. submersible
capable of being immersed in water
4194. ultramontane
on or relating to or characteristic of the region or peoples beyond the
Alps from Italy (or north of the Alps)
4195. ultramontane
on or relating to or characteristic of the region or peoples beyond the
Alps from Italy (or north of the Alps)
4196. detonator
a mechanical or electrical explosive device or a small amount of
explosive; can be used to initiate the reaction of a disrupting explosive
4197. vertex
the highest point of something
4198. piccolo

a small flute; pitched an octave above the standard flute

4199. bedlam
a state of extreme confusion and disorder
4200. jugglery
the performance of a juggler
4201. animalcule
microscopic organism such as an amoeba or paramecium
4202. grantee
a recipient of a grant
4203. honorarium
a fee paid for a nominally free service
4204. defeasible
capable of being annulled or voided or terminated
4205. micrometer
a metric unit of length equal to one millionth of a meter
4206. perfectible
capable of becoming or being made perfect
4207. plasticity
the property of being physically malleable
4208. salacious

suggestive of or tending to moral looseness

4209. curdling
the process of forming semisolid lumps in a liquid
4210. homologous
similar in position, structure, function or characteristics
4211. prohibitionist
a reformer who opposes the use of intoxicating beverages
4212. suasion
the act of persuading
4213. disenfranchise
deprive of voting rights
4214. antitoxin
an antibody that can neutralize a specific toxin
4215. onrush
a forceful forward rush or flow
4216. adumbrate
describe roughly or give the main points or summary of
4217. consignee
the person to whom merchandise is delivered over
4218. disbeliever

someone who refuses to believe (as in a divinity)

4219. undergarment
a garment worn under other garments
4220. collapsible
capable of breaking down
4221. wilting
causing to become limp or drooping
4222. preordain
foreordain or determine beforehand
4223. normalcy
within the range of regular functioning
4224. bolero
a Spanish dance in triple time accompanied by guitar
4225. close-hauled
having the sails trimmed for sailing as close to the wind as possible
4226. blase
nonchalantly unconcerned
4227. picayune
small and of little importance
4228. preexist

exist beforehand or prior to a certain point in time

4229. befog
make less visible or unclear
4230. molt
cast off hair, skin, horn, or feathers
4231. nonpareil
model of excellence or perfection of a kind
4232. extrude
form or shape by forcing through an opening
4233. absentminded
lost in thought; showing preoccupation
4234. Newtonian
of or relating to or inspired by Sir Isaac Newton or his science
4235. quietus
euphemisms for death
4236. irreducible
incapable of being made smaller or simpler
4237. recrudescent
the revival of an unfortunate situation after a period of abatement
4238. complacence

the feeling you have when you are satisfied with yourself
4239. wittingly
with full knowledge and deliberation
4240. death's head
a human skull used as a symbol of death
4241. reprehension
an act or expression of criticism and censure
4242. duteous
willingly obedient out of a sense of respect
4243. archaism
the use of an archaic expression
4244. anode
a positively charged electrode by which electrons leave an electrical
device
4245. recurve
curve or bend (something) back or down
4246. Ringling
United States showman whose song-and-dance troop evolved into a
circus (1863-1926)
4247. mettlesome

having a proud and unbroken spirit

4248. truculence
obstreperous and defiant aggressiveness
4249. bibliomania
preoccupation with the acquisition and possession of books
4250. recrudescence
a return of something after a period of abatement
4251. electrolysis
(chemistry) a chemical decomposition reaction produced by passing an
electric current through a solution containing ions
4252. negligee
a loose dressing gown for women
4253. subtend
be opposite to; of angles and sides, in geometry
4254. macadamize
surface with macadam
4255. cursive
handwriting in which letters are connected within words
4256. cauterize
burn, sear, or freeze using a hot iron or electric current

4257. dragnet
a conical fishnet dragged through the water at great depths
4258. protrusion
something that bulges out or is protuberant or projects from its
surroundings
4259. precession
the act of preceding in time or order or rank
4260. linguistics
the scientific study of language
4261. postgraduate
of or relating to studies beyond a bachelor's degree
4262. garrote
an instrument of execution for execution by strangulation
4263. joggle
fasten or join with a joggle
4264. bibulous
given to or marked by the consumption of alcohol
4265. herbivorous
feeding only on plants
4266. benison

a spoken blessing
4267. assignee
the party to whom something is assigned
4268. weak-kneed
lacking will power or resolution
4269. noncombatant
a member of the armed forces who does not participate in combat (e.g.
a chaplain or surgeon)
4270. distrain
levy a distress on
4271. suggestible
susceptible or responsive to suggestion
4272. colloquialism
an expression that seeks to imitate informal speech
4273. meliorate
to make better
4274. disburden
take the burden off; remove the burden from
4275. imbrue
permeate or impregnate

4276. fusible
capable of being melted and fused
4277. anemia
a deficiency of red blood cells
4278. percipient
characterized by ease and quickness in perceiving
4279. percipient
characterized by ease and quickness in perceiving
4280. knickknack
a small inexpensive mass-produced article
4281. submergence
sinking until covered completely with water
4282. derivable
capable of being derived
4283. sergeant major
a noncommissioned officer serving as chief administrative officer of a
headquarters unit of the Army
4284. bestrew
cover by strewing
4285. somnolence

a very sleepy state

4286. usurious
greatly exceeding bounds of reason or moderation
4287. foreshore
the part of the seashore between the highwater mark and the lowwater mark
4288. iridescence
the visual property of something having a milky brightness and a play
of colors from the surface
4289. cadenza
a solo passage occurring near the end of a piece of music
4290. enthrall
hold spellbound
4291. unyoke
remove the yoke from
4292. pharmacopoeia
a collection or stock of drugs
4293. sequestrate
keep away from others
4294. coniferous

of or relating to or part of trees or shrubs bearing cones and evergreen

leaves
4295. blithesome
carefree and happy and lighthearted
4296. obsolescence
falling into disuse or becoming out of date
4297. man-eater
large aggressive shark widespread in warm seas
4298. metronome
clicking pendulum indicating the tempo of a piece of music
4299. expository
serving to expound or set forth
4300. statics
the branch of mechanics concerned with forces in equilibrium
4301. necrosis
the localized death of living cells
4302. submersion
the act of wetting something by submerging it
4303. poetics
study of poetic works

4304. occlude
block passage through
4305. ingraft
cause to grow together parts from different plants
4306. recognizance
a security with a condition to perform an act
4307. asexual
not having or involving sex
4308. philately
the collection and study of postage stamps
4309. numeration
the act of counting; reciting numbers in ascending order
4310. cygnet
a young swan
4311. sinuosity
having curves
4312. aural
of or pertaining to hearing or the ear
4313. distention
the state of being stretched beyond normal dimensions

4314. forecourt
the outer or front court of a building or of a group of buildings
4315. pentameter
a verse line having five metrical feet
4316. putrescent
becoming putrid
4317. regnant
exercising power or authority
4318. intramural
carried on within the bounds of an institution or community
4319. extensor
a skeletal muscle whose contraction extends or stretches a body part
4320. lacteal
relating to or consisting of or producing or resembling milk
4321. dead heat
a tie in a race
4322. coalescence
the union of diverse things into one body or form or group
4323. actionable
affording grounds for legal action

4324. recessive
of or pertaining to a recession
4325. bedaub
spread or daub (a surface)
4326. dogmatize
state as a dogma
4327. receivable
awaiting payment
4328. educe
construe
4329. semiannual
occurring or payable twice each year
4330. tutelar
providing protective supervision
4331. ordinal
being or denoting a numerical order in a series
4332. nonresident
someone who does not live in a particular place
4333. catholicity
the quality of being universal; existing everywhere

4334. assonant
having the same sound (especially the same vowel sound) occurring in
successive stressed syllables
4335. unicellular
having a single basic functional unit, of an organism
4336. dishabille
the state of being carelessly or partially dressed
4337. sextet
six performers or singers who perform together
4338. syllabic
of or relating to syllables
4339. arborescent
resembling a tree in form and branching structure
4340. Linotype
a typesetting machine operated from a keyboard that casts an entire
line as a single slug of metal
4341. disjunctive
serving or tending to divide or separate
4342. tilth
aggregation of soil and its condition for supporting growth

4343. hypercritical
inclined to judge too severely
4344. consanguineous
related by blood
4345. dialectician
a logician skilled in dialectic
4346. frowzy
negligent of neatness especially in dress and person
4347. heterogeneity
the quality of being diverse and not comparable in kind
4348. tutorship
teaching pupils individually
4349. transmissible
(of disease) capable of being transmitted by infection
4350. transmissible
(of disease) capable of being transmitted by infection
4351. sensorium
the areas of the brain that process and register incoming sensory
information and make possible the conscious awareness of the world
4352. botanize

collect and study plants

4353. transalpine
relating to the region or peoples beyond the Alps from Italy
4354. peter
obscene terms for penis
4355. headfirst
with the head foremost
4356. epiphany
a divine manifestation
4357. achromatic
having no hue
4358. hydra
trouble that cannot be overcome by a single effort because of its many
aspects or its persistent and pervasive quality
4359. flatulence
a state of excessive gas in the alimentary canal
4360. Stoicism
(philosophy) the philosophical system of the Stoics following the
teachings of the ancient Greek philosopher Zeno
4361. assonance

the repetition of similar vowels in successive words

4362. antistrophe
the section of a choral ode answering a previous strophe in classical
Greek drama; the second of two metrically corresponding sections in a
poem
4363. compressible
capable of being compressed or made more compact
4364. galvanism
electricity produced by chemical action
4365. anhydrous
without water; especially without water of crystallization
4366. lactation
the production and secretion of milk by the mammary glands
4367. valedictorian
the student with the best grades
4368. acidify
turn acidic
4369. forfend
prevent the occurrence of; prevent from happening
4370. epicycle

a circle that rolls around another circle

4371. pentagon
a five-sided polygon
4372. descendent
a person considered as descended from some ancestor or race
4373. bylaw
a rule adopted by an organization in order to regulate its own affairs
and the behavior of its members
4374. vocative
relating to a case used in some languages
4375. preemption
the right to purchase something in advance of others
4376. vegetal
composed of vegetation or plants
4377. bigamist
someone who marries one person while already legally married to
another
4378. differentia
distinguishing characteristics
4379. cryptogram

a piece of writing in code or cipher

4380. illuminant
something that can serve as a source of light
4381. triplicate
one of three copies
4382. dissuasion
a communication that dissuades you
4383. vocable
a word that is spoken aloud
4384. pluperfect
a perfective tense used to express action completed in the past
4385. revisal
the act of rewriting something
4386. arboretum
a facility where trees and shrubs are cultivated
4387. fungous
of or relating to fungi
4388. evidential
serving as or based on proof
4389. hardhearted

lacking in feeling or pity or warmth

4390. percolator
a coffeepot in which boiling water ascends through a central tube and
filters back down through a basket of ground coffee beans
4391. dutiable
subject to import tax
4392. comestible
suitable for use as food
4393. seismograph
an instrument for measuring movements of the ground
4394. pervious
admitting of passage or entrance
4395. bursar
the treasurer at a college or university
4396. pyx
any receptacle in which wafers for the Eucharist are kept
4397. torturous
extremely painful
4398. peccant
liable to sin

4399. sebaceous
containing an unusual amount of grease or oil
4400. macrocosm
everything that exists anywhere
4401. declarative
a mood that represents the act or state as an objective fact
4402. polysyllable
a word of more than three syllables
4403. stagy
having characteristics of the stage especially an artificial and mannered
quality
4404. outride
ride better, faster, or further than
4405. ichthyology
the branch of zoology that studies fishes
4406. maleficent
harmful or evil in intent or effect
4407. hemorrhoid
pain caused by venous swelling at or inside the anal sphincter
4408. subjacent

lying nearby but lower

4409. countercharge
a charge brought by an accused person against the accuser
4410. infrequency
noteworthy scarcity
4411. ambidextrous
equally skillful with each hand
4412. sequent
in regular succession without gaps
4413. grantor
a person who makes a grant in legal form
4414. latency
the state of being not yet evident or active
4415. osculate
kiss
4416. callosity
an area of skin that is thick or hard from continual pressure or friction
(as the sole of the foot)
4417. sapience
ability to apply knowledge or experience or understanding

4418. inhume
place in a grave or tomb
4419. spinous
shaped like a spine or thorn
4420. pseudonymous
bearing or identified by an assumed (often pen) name
4421. hydrometer
a measuring instrument for determining the specific gravity of a liquid
or solid
4422. radix
(numeration system) the positive integer that is equivalent to one in the
next higher counting place
4423. accusatory
expressing the assignment of blame or guilt
4424. aboveboard
without concealment or deception; honest
4425. perspicacious
mentally acute or penetratingly discerning
4426. optometry
the practice of an optometrist

4427. isothermal
of a process or change taking place at constant temperature
4428. inedible
not suitable for food
4429. acquittance
a legal document evidencing the discharge of a debt or obligation
4430. artesian well
a well drilled through impermeable strata into strata that receive water
from a higher altitude so there is pressure to force the water to flow
upward
4431. incombustible
not capable of igniting and burning
4432. mislay
place (something) where one cannot find it again
4433. deliquesce
melt or become liquid by absorbing moisture from the air
4434. volant
with wings extended in a flying position
4435. perigee
the nearest point in an orbit around the Earth

4436. tercentenary
the 300th anniversary (or the celebration of it)
4437. diacritical
capable of distinguishing
4438. flag officer
a senior naval officer above the rank of captain
4439. mealy-mouthed
hesitant to state facts or opinions simply and directly as from e.g.
timidity or hypocrisy
4440. greengage
sweet green or greenish-yellow variety of plum
4441. embolism
occlusion of a blood vessel by an embolus
4442. propellant
any substance that moves forward with force
4443. annunciation
a formal public statement
4444. anemometer
a gauge for recording the speed and direction of wind
4445. hydrostatics

study of the mechanical properties of fluids that are not in motion

4446. braze
solder together by using hard solder with a high melting point
4447. divisor
one of two or more integers that can be exactly divided into another
integer
4448. redundance
the attribute of being superfluous and unneeded
4449. evert
turn inside out; turn the inner surface of outward
4450. cat-o'-nine-tails
a whip with nine knotted cords
4451. physiography
the study of physical features of the earth's surface
4452. physiography
the study of physical features of the earth's surface
4453. gastritis
inflammation of the lining of the stomach
4454. impermissible
not permitted

4455. trimness
a state of arrangement or appearance
4456. caret
a mark used to indicate an insertion into a text
4457. pedagogics
the principles and methods of instruction
4458. matricide
the murder of your mother
4459. ligneous
consisting of or containing xylem
4460. introversion
the folding in of an outer layer so as to form a pocket in the surface
4461. introversion
the folding in of an outer layer so as to form a pocket in the surface
4462. distraint
the seizure and holding of property as security for payment of a debt or
satisfaction of a claim
4463. pentathlon
an athletic contest consisting of five different events
4464. intension

the internal content of a term or concept

4465. well-done
(meat) cooked until there is no pink meat left inside
4466. Anglophobia
dislike (or fear) of Britain and British customs
4467. counterclaim
a claim filed in opposition to another claim in a legal action
4468. extrajudicial
beyond the usual course of legal proceedings
4469. adulterant
any substance that lessens the purity or effectiveness of a substance
4470. vendible
fit to be offered for sale
4471. vinery
a farm of grapevines where wine grapes are produced
4472. cycloid
resembling a circle
4473. prescript
prescribed guide for conduct or action
4474. locative

the semantic role of the noun phrase that designates the place of the
state or action denoted by the verb
4475. orthopedist
a specialist in correcting deformities of the skeletal system (especially in
children)
4476. demurrage
detention of a ship or freight car or other cargo beyond its scheduled
time of departure
4477. dyne
a unit of force equal to the force that imparts an acceleration of 1
cm/sec/sec to a mass of 1 gram
4478. iciness
coldness due to a cold environment
4479. valediction
a farewell oration
4480. divagation
a turning aside (of your course or attention or concern)
4481. synchronism
the relation that exists when things occur at the same time
4482. crematory
a furnace where a corpse can be burned and reduced to ashes

4483. payee
a person to whom money is paid
4484. intromit
allow to enter; grant entry to
4485. metonymy
substituting the name of a feature for the name of the thing
4486. hydrous
containing combined water
4487. phonogram
any written symbol standing for a sound or syllable or morpheme or
word
4488. resistive
disposed to or engaged in defiance of established authority
4489. transience
the attribute of being brief or fleeting
4490. atomizer
a dispenser that turns a liquid into a fine mist
4491. fugacious
lasting a very short time
4492. photoelectric

of or pertaining to photoelectricity
4493. subacid
slightly sour to the taste
4494. sentience
state of elementary or undifferentiated consciousness
4495. coagulant
an agent that produces coagulation
4496. indiscernible
difficult or impossible to perceive or discern
4497. mnemonics
a method or system for improving the memory
4498. crustaceous
being or having or resembling a hard crust or shell
4499. bowdlerize
edit by omitting or modifying parts considered indelicate
4500. opalescence
the visual property of something having a milky brightness and a play
of colors from the surface
4501. sanguineous
accompanied by bloodshed

4502. accouter
provide with military equipment
4503. dentifrice
a substance for cleaning the teeth
4504. hypotenuse
the side of a right triangle opposite the right angle
4505. plank over
cover with planks
4506. extensible
capable of being protruded or stretched or opened out
4507. barograph
a recording barometer
4508. foreordination
being determined in advance
4509. itinerate
travel from place to place, as for work
4510. wizen
lean and wrinkled by shrinkage as from age or illness
4511. antiphony
a verse or song to be chanted or sung in response

4512. antenatal
occurring or existing before birth
4513. serjeant-at-arms
an officer who maintains order and executes commands
4514. homophone
a word pronounced the same with another meaning or spelling
4515. arboriculture
the cultivation of tree for the production of timber
4516. pentagram
a star with 5 points
4517. luminescent
emitting light not caused by heat
4518. translucence
the quality of allowing light to pass diffusely
4519. antispasmodic
a drug used to relieve or prevent spasms
4520. journalese
the style in which newspapers are written
4521. homonym
a word pronounced or spelled the same with another meaning

4522. upcast
air passage consisting of a ventilation shaft through which air leaves a
mine
4523. semiconscious
partially conscious; not completely aware of sensations
4524. sphericity
the roundness of a 3-dimensional object
4525. freedom rider
one of an interracial group of civil rights activists who rode buses
through parts of the South in order to protest racial segregation
4526. sapid
full of flavor
4527. luminescence
light not due to incandescence; occurs at low temperatures
4528. pally
having the relationship of friends or pals
4529. messiness
a state of confusion and disorderliness
4530. persuadable
being susceptible to persuasion

4531. salience
the state of being significant
4532. incompressible
incapable of being compressed; resisting compression
4533. photometer
photographic equipment that measures the intensity of light
4534. recidivist
someone who lapses into undesirable patterns of behavior
4535. alluvion
gradual formation of new land, by recession of the sea or deposit of
sediment
4536. donee
the recipient of funds or other benefits
4537. exorbitance
excessive excess
4538. sibilate
make a sharp hissing sound, as if to show disapproval
4539. saponaceous
resembling or having the qualities of soap
4540. Kinetoscope

a device invented by Edison that gave an impression of movement as

an endless loop of film moved continuously over a light source with a
rapid shutter; precursor of the modern motion picture
4541. barcarole
a boating song sung by Venetian gondoliers
4542. insentient
devoid of feeling and consciousness and animation
4543. inherence
the state of inhering
4544. ampersand
a punctuation mark (&) used to represent conjunction (and)
4545. triplicity
the property of being triple
4546. apprehensible
capable of being apprehended or understood
4547. apprehensible
capable of being apprehended or understood
4548. salutatory
an opening or welcoming statement
4549. preexistence

existing in a former state or previous to something else

4550. demulcent
a medication that soothes inflamed or injured skin
4551. pyromania
an uncontrollable desire to set fire to things
4552. countinghouse
office used by the accountants of a business
4553. phonology
the study of the sound system of a given language
4554. epizootic
(of animals) epidemic among animals of a single kind within a particular
region
4555. consignor
the person who delivers over or commits merchandise
4556. fungible
freely exchangeable for something of like nature
4557. anthropomorphous
suggesting human characteristics for animals or inanimate things
4558. miscount
count wrongly

4559. somniferous
sleep inducing
4560. lithesome
moving and bending with ease
4561. secant
a straight line that intersects a curve at two or more points
4562. phonic
relating to speech
4563. prehension
the act of gripping something firmly with the hands
4564. mantrap
a trap for catching trespassers
4565. thermoelectric
involving or resulting from thermoelectricity
4566. Spode
a brand of fine English porcelain
4567. symphonious
harmonious in sound
4568. redolence
a pleasingly sweet olfactory property

4569. necrology
a list of people who died recently
4570. neology
a newly invented word or phrase
4571. intestacy
the situation of being or dying without a legally valid will
4572. heptagon
a seven-sided polygon
4573. sextuple
having six units or components
4574. forceless
lacking force; feeble
4575. conformance
correspondence in form or appearance
4576. sublingual
beneath the tongue
4577. efflorescent
bursting into flower
4578. syllabication
forming or dividing words into syllables

4579. convolve
curl, wind, or twist together
4580. demagnetize
make nonmagnetic; take away the magnetic properties (of)
4581. transferee
someone who transfers or is transferred from one position to another
4582. raptorial
relating to or characteristic of birds of prey
4583. pentad
the cardinal number that is the sum of four and one
4584. decapod
cephalopods having eight short tentacles plus two long ones
4585. polyhedron
a solid figure bounded by plane polygons or faces
4586. adjacency
the attribute of being so near as to be touching
4587. ichthyosaur
any of several marine reptiles of the Mesozoic having a body like a
porpoise with dorsal and tail fins and paddle-shaped limbs
4588. Neo-Latin

Latin since the Renaissance

4589. infrangible
difficult or impossible to break or separate into parts
4590. hexapod
an animal having six feet
4591. insurgence
an organized rebellion aimed at overthrowing a constituted
government through the use of subversion and armed conflict
4592. univalent
having a valence of 1
4593. hibernal
characteristic of or relating to winter
4594. hibernal
characteristic of or relating to winter
4595. papillate
resembling or covered with papillae
4596. postdate
be later in time
4597. mobocracy
a political system in which a mob is the source of control

4598. fraudulence
the quality of being fraudulent
4599. elusion
the act of avoiding capture (especially by cunning)
4600. vaporizer
a device that puts out a substance in the form of a vapor
4601. orthogonal
meeting at right angles
4602. isochronous
equal in duration or interval
4603. photometry
measurement of the properties of light
4604. latish
somewhat late
4605. pledger
someone who makes or gives a pledge
4606. gas furnace
a furnace that burns gas
4607. hydrodynamics
study of fluids in motion

4608. tortious
of or pertaining to the nature of a tort
4609. unpersuadable
not susceptible to persuasion
4610. trisect
cut in three
4611. intracellular
located or occurring within a cell or cells
4612. dreck
merchandise that is shoddy or inferior
4613. fiducial
based on trust
4614. isobar
(meteorology)an isogram connecting points having equal barometric
pressure at a given time
4615. underexpose
expose insufficiently
4616. undercharge
charge (someone) too little money
4617. decasyllable

a verse line having ten syllables

4618. epicycloid
a line generated by a point on a circle rolling around another circle
4619. flection
the state of being flexed (as of a joint)
4620. dissentious
dissenting (especially dissenting with the majority opinion)
4621. peccable
liable to sin
4622. autarchy
a political system governed by a single individual
4623. divulgence
the act of disclosing something that was secret or private
4624. pervasion
the process of permeating or infusing something with a substance
4625. decagon
a polygon with 10 sides and 10 angles
4626. anticyclone
winds spiraling outward from a high pressure center
4627. partible

(of e.g. property) capable of being parted or divided

4628. violet-purple
light violet and dark purple
4629. inchoative
beginning to develop
4630. spherometer
a measuring instrument for measuring the curvature of a surface
4631. Briticism
an expression that is used in Great Britain
4632. tangency
the state of being tangent
4633. electron tube
electronic device consisting of a system of electrodes arranged in an
evacuated glass or metal envelope
4634. immiscible
(chemistry, physics) incapable of mixing
4635. pledgee
someone to whom a pledge is made or someone with whom something
is deposited as a pledge
4636. disyllable

a word having two syllables

4637. lapidation
the act of pelting with stones
4638. incipience
beginning to exist or to be apparent
4639. distensible
capable of being distended; able to stretch and expand
4640. reformable
susceptible to improvement or reform
4641. steganography
act of writing in code or cipher
4642. neo-Darwinism
a modern Darwinian theory that explains new species in terms of
genetic mutations
4643. vindicatory
of or relating to or having the nature of retribution
4644. diatomic
of or relating to a molecule made up of two atoms
4645. misogamy
hatred of marriage

4646. subtrahend
the number to be subtracted from the minuend
4647. mordacious
biting or given to biting
4648. pentavalent
having a valence of five
4649. abscission
the act of cutting something off
4650. centiliter
a metric unit of volume equal to one hundredth of a liter
4651. subaquatic
growing or remaining under water
4652. precedential
having precedence (especially because of longer service)
4653. gynecocracy
a political system governed by a woman
4654. submitter
someone who yields to the will of another person or force
4655. ramose
having branches

4656. dendroid
resembling a tree in form and branching structure
4657. transferrer
someone who transfers something
4658. hexangular
having six sides or divided into hexagons
4659. anomic
socially disoriented
4660. abidance
the act of dwelling in a place
4661. vomitive
a medicine that induces nausea and vomiting
4662. desiccant
a substance that promotes drying
4663. imperfectible
capable of being made imperfect
4664. sapiential
characterized by wisdom, especially the wisdom of God
4665. decameter
a metric unit of length equal to ten meters

4666. inextensible
not extensile
4667. indicant
something that serves to indicate or suggest
4668. thermoelectricity
electricity produced by heat (as in a thermocouple)
4669. monocracy
a form of government in which the ruler is an absolute dictator (not
restricted by a constitution or laws or opposition etc.)
4670. Dendrolagus
tree wallabies
4671. vendition
the act of selling goods for a living
4672. pentahedron
any polyhedron having five plane faces
4673. undefendable
not defended or capable of being defended
4674. decaliter
a metric unit of volume or capacity equal to 10 liters
4675. heterotrophic

requiring organic compounds of carbon and nitrogen for nourishment

4676. decagram
10 grams
4677. antemeridian
before noon
4678. kiloliter
a metric unit of volume or capacity equal to 1000 liters
4679. syneresis
the contraction of two vowels into a diphthong
4680. birefringence
splitting a ray into two parallel rays polarized perpendicularly
4681. birefringent
relating to or characterized by double refraction
4682. Satureia montana
erect perennial subshrub having pink or white flowers and leathery
leaves with a flavor of thyme; southern Europe
4683. ictic
of or relating to a seizure or convulsion
4684. contractable
(of disease) capable of being transmitted by infection

4685. thelarche
the start of breast development in a woman at the beginning of
puberty
4686. antilog
the number of which a given number is the logarithm
4687. sericterium
silk-producing gland of insects or spiders
4688. hen-peck
bother persistently with trivial complaints
4689. poetiser
a writer who composes rhymes; a maker of poor verses
4690. polygynist
a man with two or more wives
4691. superhet
a radio receiver that combines a locally generated frequency with the
carrier frequency to produce a supersonic signal that is demodulated
and amplified
4692. assonate
correspond in vowel sounds; rhyme in assonance
4693. phi coefficient

an index of the relation between any two sets of scores that can both
be represented on ordered binary dimensions (e.g., male-female)
4694. pseudoprostyle
marked by columniation having free columns in a portico only across
the opening to the structure
4695. motorisation
the act of motorizing
4696. bimester
a period of 2 months
4697. Zea mays amylacea
corn having kernels almost entirely of soft starch
4698. super acid
street names for ketamine
4699. intimal
of or relating to the intima
4700. avertible
capable of being avoided or warded off
4701. Weizenbock
a German wheat beer of bock strength