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BILK
to cheat; defraud
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BILK to cheat; defraud
NOMINAL existing in name only; negligible
BLIGHT to afflict; destroy
BLITHE joyful, cheerful, or without appropriate thought
NUANCE a subtle expression of meaning or quality
FERVID intensely emotional; feverish
SPECIOUS deceptively attractive; seemingly plausible but fallacious
SOLECISM grammatical mistake; blunder in speech
JETTISON to discard; get rid of as unnecessary or encumbering
LAMENT to express sorrow; to grieve
GULLIBLE easily deceived
FLORID excessively decorated or embellished
FANATICAL acting excessively enthusiastic; filled with extreme unquestioned devotion
EPHEMERAL lasting a short time
SEDITION behavior that promotes rebellion or civil disorder against the state
GLIB fluent in an insincere manner; offhand; casual
ABDICATE to give up a position, right, or power
IRASCIBLE easily made angry
FLAG to decline in vigor, strength, or interest
FETID foul-smelling; putrid
GLOWER to glare or stare angrily and intensely
MONASTIC extremely plain or secluded
PEDANT someone who shows off learning
PATHOGENIC causing disease
CHAUVINIST someone prejudiced in favor of a group to which he/she belongs
GUILE deceit; trickery
SOBRIQUET nickname
NASCENT starting to develop; coming into existence
BELFRY bell tower; room in which a bell is hung
BANAL predictable; cliched; boring
CRESCENDO steadily increasing in volume or force
FRUGALITY tending to be thrifty or cheap
CORROBORATE to support with evidence
AUSTERE severe or stern in appearance; undecorated
LUMINOUS bright; brilliant; glowing
GROVEL to humble oneself in a demeaning way
SANGUINE ruddy; cheerfully optimistic
STRATAGEM trick designed to deceive an enemy
EMULATE to copy; to try to equal or excel
HEGEMONY the domination of one state or group over its allies
EXPURGATE to censor
PARLEY discussion, usually b/w enemies
FECUND fertile; fruitful; productive
DISSEMBLE to present a false appearance; to disguise one's real intentions or character
SPORTIVE frolicsome; playful
VERDANT green with vegetation; inexperienced
INIQUITY sin; evil act
CONDONE to overlook, pardon, or disregard
FALLOW dormant; unused
OROTUND pompous
DOGMATIC dictatorial in one's opinions
TAWDRY gaudy, cheap, or showy
SULLY to tarnish; taint
VERNAL related to spring; fresh
DROLL amusing in a wry, subtle way
FURTIVE secret, stealthy
CIRCUMSPECT cautious; aware of potential consequences
MALINGER to evade responsibility by pretending to be ill
ELOQUENT persuasive and moving, especially in speech
RETICENT silent; reserved
AUDACIOUS fearless and daring
DIATRIBE an abusive, condemnatory speech
SARDONIC cynical; scornfully mocking
ASSUAGE to make something unpleasant less severe
DESICCATE to dry out thoroughly
LAMPOON to ridicule with satire
SURFEIT excessive amount
GRIEVOUS causing grief or sorrow; serious and distressing
FRENETIC frantic; frenzied
INGENUOUS showing innocence or childlike simplicity
LAPIDARY relating to precious stones or the art of cutting them
ZEAL passion; excitement
INEXORABLE inflexible; unyielding
MISANTHROPE a person who dislikes others
ABYSS an extremely deep hole
PRAGMATIC practical, as opposed to idealistic
MISSIVE a written note or letter
NETTLE to irritate
ABSTAIN to choose not to do something
SYCOPHANT a self-serving flatterer; yes-man
LACHRYMOSE tearful
PASTICHE piece of literature or music imitating other works
FORD to cross a body of water by wading
CONTRITE deeply sorrowful or repentant for a wrong
PULCHRITUDE beauty
ENUMERATE to count, list, or itemize
NAIVE lacking sophistication or experience
JUNCTURE point of time, especially where two things are joined
CANARD a lie
GREGARIOUS outgoing; sociable
WINSOME charming; happily engaging
VACILLATE to physically sway or be indecisive
ITINERANT wandering from place to place; unsettled
SACROSANCT extremely sacred; beyond criticism
DIURNAL existing during the day
TACITURN silent; not talkative
ENDEMIC belonging to a particular area; inherent
TOADY one who flatters in the hope of gaining favors
NEOLOGISM new word or expression
SUPPLANT to replace (another) by force; to take the place of
DYSPEPTIC suffering from indigestion; gloomy and irritable
DOCTRINAIRE rigidly devoted to theories without regard for practicality; dogmatic
GESTATION growth process from conception to birth
EFFICACY effectiveness
TALON claw of an animal, especially a bird of prey
TERRESTRIAL earthly; down-to-earth; commonplace
NEOPHYTE novice; beginner
ENGENDER to produce, cause, or bring about
DEFACE to mar the appearance of; vandalize
OBSTINATE stubborn; unyielding
LARGESS generous giving (as of money) to others who may seem inferior
EDIFY to instruct morally and spiritually
VENERATE to respect deeply
STENTORIAN extremely loud
HYPERBOLE purposeful exaggeration for effect
PLETHORA excess
OSTENSIBLE apparent
MALLEABLE capable of being shaped
OSTENTATION excessive showiness
WAVER to fluctuate b/w choices
DIRGE a funeral hymn or mournful speech
OPAQUE impossible to see through; preventing the passage of light
DECORUM appropriateness of behavior or conduct; propriety
PLACATE to soothe or pacify
PLASTIC able to be molded, altered, or bent
OSSIFY to change into bone; to become hardened or set in a rigidly conventional pattern
TIRADE long, harsh speech or verbal attack
SERAPHIC angelic; sweet
LANGUID lacking energy; indifferent; slow
ARBITRATE to judge a dispute b/w two opposing parties
SCINTILLA trace amount
MAR to damage or deface; spoil
VENERABLE respected because of age
GAMBOL to dance or skip around playfully
VERACITY filled with truth and accuracy
VERBOSE wordy
VEX to annoy; irritate; puzzle; confuse
CONTUMACIOUS rebellious
MULTIFARIOUS diverse
ETHOS beliefs or character of a group
REPAST meal or mealtime
REPLETE abundantly supplied; complete
JARGON nonsensical talk; specialized language
FATUOUS stupid; foolishly self-satisfied
KINDLE to set fire to or ignite; excite or inspire
EBULLIENT exhilarated; full of enthusiasm and high spirits
GARRULOUS tending to talk a lot
INTREPID fearless; resolutely courageous
FAWN to grovel
ZEALOT someone passionately devoted to a cause
CANDID impartial and honest in speech
SYBARITE a person devoted to pleasure and luxury
PRISTINE fresh and clean; uncorrupted
MOLLIFY to calm or make less severe
PHILANTHROPY charity; a desire or effort to promote goodness
STOLID unemotional; lacking sensitivity
PECCADILLO minor sin or offense
VESTIGE a trace; remnant
FORTUITOUS happening by chance; fortunate
POTENTATE monarch or ruler with great power
SYNCOPATION temporary irregularity in musical rhythm
AUGUST dignified; grandiose
PARADOX a contradiction or dilemma
PERMEATE to penetrate
PERVADE to be present throughout; to permeate
ECLECTIC selecting from or made up from a variety of sources
CACOPHONY harsh, jarring noise
KUDOS fame, glory, or honor
AMALGAMATE to combine; to mix together
BURNISH to polish
USURY the practice of lending money at exorbitant rates
DOGMA a firmly held opinion, especially a religious belief
BIFURCATE to divide into two parts
CURMUDGEON cranky person, usually old
EPICURE person with refined taste in food and wine
SURLY rude and bad-tempered
TANGENTIAL digressing; diverting
IGNOBLE having low moral standards; not noble in character; mean
MIRTH frivolity; gaiety; laughter
IMPERTURBABLE not capable of being disturbed
AMELIORATE to make better; to improve
LAUD to give praise; to glorify
ANACHRONISM something out of place in time
SOPORIFIC causing sleep or lethargy
ANOMALY deviation from what is normal
DISTEND to swell, inflate, or bloat
IMPASSE blocked path; dilemma with no solution
ANTAGONIZE to annoy or provoke to anger
ESCHEW to shun; to avoid (as something wrong or distasteful)
EXIGENT urgent; requiring immediate action
CATALYST something that brings about a change in something else
DIVINE to foretell or know by inspiration
IDIOSYNCRASY peculiarity of temperament; eccentricity
EXCULPATE to clear from blame; prove innocent
DUPE to deceive; a person who is easily deceived
CHAOS great disorder or confused situation
EUPHONY pleasant, harmonious sound
CONNOISSEUR a person with expert knowledge or discriminating tastes
LARCENY theft of property
EUPHEMISM use of an inoffensive word or phrase in place of a more distasteful one
LASSITUDE a state of diminished energy
JOCULAR playful; humorous
APATHY lack of interest or emotion
ARBITRARY determined by chance or impulse
METICULOUS extremely careful; fastidious; painstaking
ENERVATE to reduce in strength
RUSTIC rural
DILATE to make larger; expand
XENOPHOBIA a fear or hatred of foreigners or strangers
ZEPHYR a gentle breeze; something airy or insubstantial
NOISOME stinking; putrid
METAPHOR figure of speech comparing two different things
ELEGY a sorrowful poem or speech
PROFLIGATE corrupt; degenerate
CALUMNY a false and malicious accusation; misrepresentation
SAGACIOUS shrewd; wise
PROPITIATE to conciliate; to appease
HAPLESS unfortunate; having bad luck
PALATIAL relating to a palace; magnificent
GARNER to gather and store
POLYGLOT a speaker of many languages
LUCID clear and easily understood
EMBELLISH to add ornamental or fictitious details
PUNGENT sharp and irritating to the senses
ABERRANT deviating from what is normal or expected
BOMBASTIC pompous in speech and manner
BOLSTER to support; prop up
BEVY group
VISCOUS thick and adhesive, like a slow-flowing fluid
GRADATION process occurring by regular degrees or stages; variation in color
MORES fixed customs or manners; moral attitudes
VOLATILE easily arouse or changeable; lively or explosive
ADVOCATE to speak in favor of
MITIGATE to soften; to lessen
ALLEVIATE to make more bearable
PARRY to ward off or deflect, especially by a quick-witted answer
TACIT done without using words
MONOTONY no variation; tediously the same
MOLT to shed hair, skin, or an outer layer periodically
ACME highest point; summit; the highest level or degree attainable
ADULTERATE to make impure
SLAKE to calm down or moderate
FRACTIOUS unruly; rebellious
ENCOMIUM warm praise
INVECTIVE abusive language
SALUBRIOUS healthful
EFFIGY stuffed doll; likeness of a person
ARCHAIC ancient; old-fashioned
SENTIENT aware; conscious; able to perceive
DISTAFF the female branch of a family
SINECURE a well-paying job or office that requires little or no work
PUSILLANIMOUS cowardly; without courage
DEFERENCE respect; courtesy
ARTICULATE able to speak clearly and expressively
SATIATE to satisfy fully or overindulge
REPOSE relaxation; leisure
REPUDIATE to reject the validity of
REQUITE to return or repay
PUERILE childish, immature, or silly
INTRACTABLE not easily managed or manipulated
PARIAH an outcast
POSIT to assume as real or conceded; propose as an explanation
PALLIATE to make less serious; ease
ESOTERIC known or understood only by a few
PROPRIETY the quality of behaving in a proper manner; obeying rules and customs
PROLIFERATE to increase in number quickly
INTERREGNUM period between reigns
PRODIGAL lavish; wasteful
MILITATE to operate against; work against
MYOPIC lacking foresight; having a narrow view or lang-range perspective
ENIGMA a puzzle; a mystery
AMBIGUOUS doubtful or uncertain; can be interpreted several ways
DICTUM authoritative statement
OVERWROUGHT agitated; overdone
ABATE to reduce in amount, degree, or severity
ERRATIC wandering and unpredictable
INUNDATE to overwhelm; to cover with water
HOMOGENEOUS of a similar kind
SUBLIME lofty or grand
INNOCUOUS harmless
IMPLACABLE unable to be calmed down or made peaceful
STIGMA a mark of shame or discredit
IMPETUOUS quick to act without thinking
HETEROGENEOUS composed of unlike parts; different; diverse
CAPRICIOUS changing one's mind quickly and often
EULOGY speech in praise of someone
LOQUACIOUS talkative
LETHARGIC acting in an indifferent or slow, sluggish manner
DISSONANCE a harsh and disagreeable combination, especially of sounds
SYMBIOSIS cooperation; mutual helpfulness
FORESTALL to prevent or delay; anticipate
SPARTAN highly self-disciplined; frugal; austere
EFFRONTERY impudent boldness; audacity
AXIOM premise; postulate; self-evident truth
EXACERBATE to make worse
EXONERATE to clear of blame
PUGILISM boxing
CHICANERY deception by means of craft or guile
DITHER to act confusedly or without clear purpose
PROBITY complete honesty and integriity
NADIR lowest point
ESTIMABLE admirable
PRUDENCE wisdom, caution, restraint
CARTOGRAPHY science or art of making maps
EXPLICIT clearly stated or shown; forthright in expression
STASIS a state of static balance or equilibrium; stagnation
FOMENT to arouse or incite
VARIEGATED varied; marked with different colors
INGRATE ungrateful person
VICISSITUDE a change or variation; ups and downs
VIM vitality and energy
VITUPERATE to abuse verbally; berate
VOLUBLE talkative; speaking easily; glib
WAN sickly pale
WANTON undisciplined; unrestrained; reckless
ABJURE to reject; abandon formally
ABASE to humble; disgrace
ACIDULOUS sour in taste or manner
ALACRITY speed or quickness
TOME book, usually large and academic
QUERULOUS inclined to complain; irritable
QUIESCENT motionless
PEREGRINATE to wander from place to place; to travel, especially on foot
DESULTORY jumping from one thing to another; disconnected
AMORTIZE to diminish by installment payments
PERFIDIOUS willing to betray one's trust
QUIXOTIC overly idealistic; impractical
PERFUNCTORY done in a routine way; indifferent
AMULET ornament worn as a charm against evil spirits
QUOTIDIAN occurring daily; commonplace
DIAPHANOUS allowing light to show through; delicate
TORPOR extreme mental and physical sluggishness
TRANSITORY temporary; lasting a brief time
PROCLIVITY a natural inclination or predisposition
ANALGESIA a lessening or pain without loss of consciousness
ABSCOND to leave secretly
ANALOGOUS similar or alike in some way; equivalent to
ANODYNE something that calms or soothes pain
ANTIPATHY extreme dislike
TRENCHANT acute, sharp, or incisive; forceful; effective
APOCRYPHAL of questionable authority or authenticity
APOSTATE one who renounces a religious faith
ABSTEMIOUS moderate in appetite
APPROBATION approval and praise
TURGID swollen as from a fluid; bloated
ACCRETION a growth in size; an increase in amount
AERIE a nest built high in the air; an elevated, often secluded, dwelling
TYRO beginner; novice
UMBRAGE offense; resentment
ARDOR intense and passionate feeling
ARROGATE to claim without justification; to claim for oneself without right
ASSAIL to attack; assault
UNCONSCIONABLE unscrupulous; shockingly unfair or unjust
UNEQUIVOCAL absolute; certain
UPBRAID to scold sharply
HERMETIC tightly sealed
HOARY very old; whitish or gray from age
AESTHETIC concerning the appreciation of beauty
ATTENUATE to reduce in force or degree; weaken
AUGURY prophecy; prediction of events
AFFECTED phony; artificial
AGGRANDIZE to increase in power, influence, and reputation
DECLIVITY downward slope
HUSBAND to manage economically; to use sparingly
EQUIVOCATE to use expressions of double meaning in order to mislead
DECOROUS proper; tasteful; socially correct
DELETERIOUS subtly or unexpectedly harmful
DEMAGOGUE a leader or rabble-rouser, usually appealing to emotion or prejudice
DEMUR to express doubts or objection
RACONTEUR witty, skillful storyteller
ERSATZ fake
ERUDITE learned; scholarly; bookish
PEJORATIVE having bad connotations; disparaging
PENURY an oppressive lack of resource (as money); severe poverty
DERIDE to speak of or treat with contempt; to mock
RAREFY to make thinner or sparser
REDRESS relief from wrong or injury
REJOINDER response
DIFFIDENT lacking self-confidence
DILATORY intended to delay
EXPONENT one who champions or advocates
PERIPATETIC wandering from place to place, especially on foot
NUMISMATICS coin collecting
PERSPICACIOUS shrewd, astute, or keen-witted
OBDURATE hardened in feeling; resistant to persuasion
DILETTANTE someone with an amateurish or superficial interest in a topic
RESTIVE impatient, uneasy, or restless
PHALANX a compact or close-knit body of people, animals, or things
DISABUSE to set right; free from error
DISCERN to perceive or recognize
PHILISTINE a person who is guided by materialism and is disdainful of intellectual or artistic values
DISPARATE fundamentally different; entirely unalike
JINGOISM belligerent support of one's country
INQUEST an investigation; an inquiry
KEEN having a sharp edge; intellectually sharp; perceptive
LATENT potential that is not readily apparent
INCULCATE to teach; impress in the mind
OBLIQUE indirect or evasive; misleading or devious
LAVISH extremely generous or extravagant; giving unsparingly
OBSEQUIOUS overly submissive and eager to please
KINETIC relating to motion; characterized by movement
LEERY suspicious
OBVIATE to prevent; to make unnecessary
LEGERDEMAIN trickery
KNELL sound of a funeral bell; omen of death or failure
LEVITY an inappropriate lack of seriousness; overly casual
OCCLUDE to stop up; prevent the passage of
OFFICIOUS too helpful; meddlesome
LIBERAL tolerant or broad-minded; generous or lavish
LACONIC using few words
INIMICAL hostile; unfriendly
INCHOATE not fully formed; disorganized
ONEROUS troublesome and oppressive; burdensome
OPINE to express an opinion
PHLEGMATIC calm and unemotional in temperament
LIBERTINE a free thinker, usually used disparagingly; one without moral restraint
PITHY profound or substantial yet concise succinct, and to the point
LICENTIOUS immoral; unrestrained by society
PLEBEIAN crude or coarse; characteristic of commoners
LIMPID clear; transparent
PLUCKY courageous; spunky
LIONIZE to treat as a celebrity
LISSOME easily flexed; limber; agile
POLEMIC controversy; argument; verbal attack
OPPROBRIUM public disgrace
LISTLESS lacking energy and enthusiasm
POLITIC shrewd and practical in managing or dealing with things; diplomatic
RHETORIC effective writing or speaking
LIVID discolored from a bruise; reddened with anger
LUGUBRIOUS sorrowful; mournful; dismal
LUMBER to move slowly and awkwardly
MACHINATION plot or scheme
CLOYING sickly sweet; excessive
RIBALD humorous in a vulgar way
ROCOCO very highly ornamented
IMPUGN to call into question; to attack verbally
COALESCE to grow together to form a single whole
COFFER strongbox; large chest for money
COGENT convincing and well-reasoned
WHIMSICAL lightly acting in a fanciful or capricious manner; unpredictable
WILY clever; deceptive
COLLUSION collaboration; complicity; conspiracy
WIZENED shriveled; withered; wrinkled
WRAITH a ghost or specter; a ghost of a living person seen just before his/her death
YOKE to join together
ZENITH the point of culmination; peak
ICONOCLAST one who opposes established beliefs, customs, and institutions
CONVOLUTED intricate and complicated
COSSET to pamper; treat with great care
COTERIE an intimate group of persons with a similar purpose
CREDULOUS too trusting; gullible
CRAVEN lacking courage
CUPIDITY greed; strong desire
DEBUTANTE young woman making debut in high society
SALIENT prominent; of notable significance
PRATTLE meaningless; foolish talk
PRECIPITATE to throw violently or bring about abruptly; lacking deliberation
PRECIS short summary of facts
JUDICIOUS sensible; showing good judgement
INTRANSIGENT uncompromising; refusing to be reconciled
INSIPID lacking interest or flavor
INVIDIOUS envious, obnoxious, or offensive; likely to promote ill-will
INVESTITURE ceremony conferring authority
INURE to harden; accustom become used to
IMPRECATION a curse
PALLID lacking color or liveliness
PANACHE flamboyance or dash in style and action; verve
ABEYANCE temporary suppression or suspension
PANEGYRIC elaborate praise; formal hymn of praise
CASTIGATE to punish or criticize harshly
PANOPLY impressive array
BONHOMIE good-natured geniality; atmosphere of good cheer
PARAGON model of excellence or perfection
BOOR crude person, one lacking manners or taste
BURGEON to grow and flourish
MAELSTROM whirlpool; turmoil; agitated state of mind
MAGNATE powerful or influential person
MALEDICTION a curse; a wish of evil upon another
MANNERED artificial or stilted in character
MARTINET strict disciplinarian; one who rigidly follows rules
CATHOLIC universal; broad and comprehensive
PARE to trim off excess; reduce
CAUSTIC biting in wit
CABAL a secret group seeking to overturn something
MAUDLIN overly sentimental
MENDACIOUS dishonest
MENDICANT beggar
MERCURIAL quick, shrewd, and unpredictable
MERETRICIOUS gaudy; falsely attractive
INGRATIATE to gain favor with another by deliberate effort; to seek to please somebody so as to gain an advantage
INSURRECTION rebellion
PRESCIENT having foresight
PREVARICATE to lie or deviate from the truth
INTER to bury
IMBUE to infuse, dye, wet, or moisten
IMPECUNIOUS poor; having no money
IMPERVIOUS impossible to penetrate
IMPIOUS not devout in religion
INCARNADINE blood-red in color
INDOLENT habitually lazy or idle

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