1.
Appease: to soothe
2.
Apprehension: fear
3.
Arbitrary: randomly chosen
4.
Archaic: antiquated
5.
Arrogance: haughtiness
6.
Artifact: object made by human beings
7.
Ascendancy: domination
8.
Ascetic: practicing self-denial
9.
Aspire: to long for
10.
Astute: intelligent
11.
Augment: to add to
12.
Austere: severely simple and not ornamented
13.
Authoritarian: completely dominating another's will
14.
Autonomous: self-governing
15.
Aversion: firm dislike
16.
Belie: to contradict
17.
Benevolent: generous
18.
Bolster: to support
19.
Braggart: boaster
20.
Brevity: conciseness
21.
Cajole: to coax or wheedle
22.
Calculated: deliberately planned
23.
Candor: open honesty
24.
Capricious: fickle
25.
Censorious: critical
26.
Censure: to blame; criticize
27.
Coercion: use of force to get someone to obey
28.
Commemorate: to honor the memory of
29.
Compile: to gather
30.
Complacency: self-satisfaction
31.
Compliance: conformity in fulfilling requirements
32.
Composure: mental calmness
33.
Comprehensive: thorough
34.
Concede: to admit;yield
35.
Conciliatory: soothing
36.
Concise: brief and compact
37.
Concur: to agree
38.
Condone: to forgive; look over
39.
Conflagration: great fire
40.
Confound: to confuse
41.
Consensus: general agreement
42.
Constraint: repression of feelings
43.
Contend: to assert earnestly; compete
44.
Contentious: quarrelsome
45.
Contract: to compress or shrink
46.
Conviction: judgment that someone is guilty of a crime
47.
Cordial: gracious; heartfelt
48.
Corroborate: to support
49.
Credulity: gullibility
50.
Criterion: standard used in judging
51.
Cryptic: hidden
52.
Cursory: hastily done
53.
Curtail: to shorten
54.
Decorum: orderliness and good taste in manners
55.
Deference: courteous regard for another's wish
56.
Degradation: debasement
57.
Delineate: to portray
58.
Denounce: to condemn
59.
Deplore: to disapprove of
60.
Depravity: extreme corruption
61.
Deprecate: to express disapproval of
62.
Deride: to make fun of
63.
Derivative: unoriginal
64.
Despondent: depressed
65.
Detached: emotionally removed
66.
Deterrent: something that discourages
67.
Detrimental: harmful
68.
Devious: erratic
69.
Devise: to think up
70.
Diffuse: wordy
71.
Digression: wandering away from the subject
72.
Diminution: reduction in size
73.
Discerning: mentally quick and observant
74.
Disclose: to reveal
75.
Discordant: conflicting
76.
Discount: to disregard; dismiss
77.
Discriminating: prejudiced
78.
Disdain: to scorn
79.
Disinclination: unwillingness
80.
Dismiss: to put away from consideration
81.
Disparage: to belittle
82.
Disparity: condition of inequality
83.
Disperse: to scatter
84.
Disputatious: fond of arguing
85.
Disseminate: to distribute; scatter
86.
Dissent: to disagree
87.
Divergent: differing
88.
Doctrine: teachings, particular principle taught
89.
Document: to provide written evidence
90.
Dogmatic: opinionated
91.
Dubious: doubtful
92.
Duplicity: double-dealing;hypocrisy
93.
Eclectic: composed of elements drawn from various sources
94.
Egotistical: conceited
95.
Elated: overjoyed
96.
Eloquence: persuasive speech
97.
Embellish: to adorn
98.
Emulate: to imitate
99.
Endorse: to approve;support
100.
Enhance: to improve
101.
Enigma: mystery
102.
Enmity: hatred
103.
Ephemeral: short-lived
104.
Equivocal: intentionally misleading
105.
Erroneous: wrong
106.
Erudite: scholarly
107.
Esoteric: known only to a chosen few
108.
Eulogy: expression of praise, often on the occasion of someone's death
109.
Euphemism: mild expression in place of an unpleasant one
110.
Exacerbate: to worsen
111.
Exalt: to praise
112.
Execute: to carry out
113.
Exemplary: outstanding
114.
Exemplify: to serve as an example
115.
Exhaustive: thorough
116.
Exhilarating: refreshing; cheering
117.
Exonerate: to acquit
118.
Expedient: practical
119.
Expedite: to be quick to do something
120.
Explicit: totally clear
121.
Exploit: to make use of, sometimes unjustly
122.
Extol: to praise
123.
Extraneous: not essential;extra
124.
Extricate: to free, disentangle
125.
Exuberance: overflowing abundance;joyful enthusiasm
126.
Facilitate: to help bring about
127.
Fallacious: misleading
128.
Fanaticism: excessive zeal;extreme devotion to a belief or cause
129.
Fastidious: difficult to please
130.
Feasible: practical
131.
Fervor: intensity of feeling
132.
Flagrant: outrageous
133.
Frivolous: carefree;lacking in seriousness
134.
Frugality: sparing in money
135.
Furtive: sneaky
136.
Garrulous: talkative
137.
Glutton: someone who eats too much
138.
Gratify: to please
139.
Gratuitous: uncalled for
140.
Gravity: seriousness
141.
Gregarious: sociable
142.
Guile: deceit
143.
Gullible: easily deceived
144.
Hamper: to hold back
145.
Hardy: sturdy
146.
Haughtiness: pride
147.
Hedonist: one who believes that pleasure is the sole aim in life
148.
Heresy: opinion contrary to popular belief
149.
Hierarchy: arrangement by rank
150.
Homogeneous: of the same kind
151.
Hypocritical: deceiving
152.
Hypothetical: based on assumptions
153.
Idiosyncrasy: uniqueness
154.
Illusory: not real
155.
Immutable: unchangeable
156.
Impair: to injure
157.
Impeccable: faultless
158.
Impede: to delay
159.
Implausible: unbelievable
160.
Implement: to put into effect
161.
Impudence: the quality of being unwise
162.
Inadvertently: unintentionally
163.
Inane: silly
164.
Incisive: sharp
165.
Incite: to motivate
166.
Inclusive: tending to include all
167.
Incongruous: absurd
168.
Inconsequential: insignificant
169.
Incorrigible: not correctable
170.
Indict: to accuse or charge
171.
Indifferent: mediocre
172.
Indiscriminate: choosing at random
173.
Induce: to persuade
174.
Inert: lazy
175.
Ingenious: clever
176.
Inherent: firmly established by nature or habit
177.
Innate: born with
178.
Innocuous: harmless
179.
Innovation: introduction of something new
180.
Insipid: dull
181.
Instigate: to provoke
182.
Insularity: isolation
183.
Integrity: uprightness
184.
Intervene: to come between
185.
Intimidate: to frighten
186.
Intrepid: fearless
187.
Inundate: to overwhelm
188.
Invert: to turn upside down or inside out
189.
Ironic: resulting in an unexpected and contrary outcome
190.
Lament: to grieve
191.
Laud: to praise
192.
Lavish: extravagant
193.
Lethargic: drowsy
194.
Levity: lack of seriousness
195.
Linger: to loiter
196.
Listless: lacking in spirit or energy
197.
Lofty: very high
198.
Malicious: hateful
199.
Marred: damaged
200.
Materialism: preoccupation with physical comforts
201.
Methodical: systematic
202.
Meticulous: excessively careful
203.
Miserly: mean
204.
Mitigate: to appease
205.
Morose: melancholy
206.
Mundane: ordinary
207.
Negate: to nullify
208.
Nonchalance: indifference
209.
Notoriety: the state of being known for some unfavorable act or quality
210.
Novelty: newness
211.
Nurture: to nourish
212.
Obliterate: to destroy completely
213.
Oblivion: forgetfulness
214.
Obscure: to make unclear
215.
Obstinate: stubborn
216.
Ominous: threatening
217.
Opaque: dark
218.
Opportunist: individual who sacrifices principles for expediency by taking advantage of circumstances
219.
Optimist: person who looks on the good side
220.
Opulence: extreme wealth
221.
Orator: public speaker
222.
Ostentatious: flashy
223.
Pacifist: one opposed to force
224.
Partisan: committed to a party
225.
Peripheral: outer
226.
Perpetuate: to preserve from extinction
227.
Pervasive: spread throughout every part
228.
Pessimism: belief that life is basically bad or evil
229.
Phenomena: subjects of scientific investigation
230.
Philanthropist: lover of mankind
231.
Piety: religious devotion
232.
Placate: to conciliate
233.
Ponderous: heavy
234.
Pragmatic: practical
235.
Preclude: to make impossible
236.
Precocious: advanced in development
237.
Predator: creature that seizes and devours another
238.
Predecessor: former occupant of a post
239.
Presumptuous: overconfident
240.
Pretentious: ostentatious
241.
Prevalent: generally accepted
242.
Prodigal: reckless with money
243.
Profane: to violate
244.
Profound: complete
245.
Profusion: overabundance
246.
Proliferation: rapid growth
247.
Prolific: abundantly fruitful
248.
Provincial: pertaining to a province; limited in outlook
249.
Proximity: nearness
250.
Prudent: cautious
251.
Qualified: limited
252.
Quandary: dilemma
253.
Ramble: to wander aimlessly
254.
Rancor: hatred
255.
Ratify: to confirm
256.
Rebuttal: response with contrary evidence
257.
Recluse: loner
258.
Recount: to narrate or tell
259.
Rectify: to set right
260.
Redundant: repetitious
261.
Refute: to disprove
262.
Relegate: to banish to an inferior position
263.
Remorse: guilt
264.
Renounce: to abandon
265.
Repel: to drive away
266.
Reprehensible: deserving blame
267.
Reprimand: to rebuke
268.
Reprove: to rebuke
269.
Repudiate: to disown
270.
Reserve: self-control
271.
Resigned: unresisting
272.
Resolution: determination
273.
Resolve: determination
274.
Restraint: restriction
275.
Reticence: inclination to silence
276.
Retract: to take back
277.
Reverent: respectful
278.
Rhetorical: insincere in language
279.
Rigor: severity
280.
Robust: strong
281.
Sage: a person celebrated for wisdom
282.
Sanction: to approve
283.
Satirical: mocking
284.
Saturate: to soak thoroughly
285.
Scanty: insufficient
286.
Scrupulous: extremely thorough
287.
Scrutinize: to examine closely and critically
288.
Seclusion: isolation
289.
Servile: having an excessive willingness to serve others
290.
Skeptic: doubter
291.
Sluggish: lazy
292.
Somber: depressing
293.
Sporadic: occurring irregularly
294.
Squander: to waste
295.
Stagnant: motionless
296.
Static: lacking development or action
297.
Submissive: yielding
298.
Subordinate: inferior
299.
Subside: to descend
300.
Substantiate: to verify
301.
Succinct: compact
302.
Superficial: shallow
303.
Superfluous: overabundant
304.
Surpass: to exceed
305.
Surreptitious: sneaky
306.
Susceptible: easily influenced
307.
Sustain: to experience
308.
Taciturn: talking little
309.
Temper: to tone down
310.
Tentative: hesitant
311.
Terse: concise
312.
Thrive: to prosper
313.
Tranquility: calmness
314.
Transient: temporary
315.
Trite: hackneyed
316.
Turbulence: a state of violent agitation
317.
Turmoil: great confusion
318.
Undermine: to weaken
319.
Uniformity: sameness
320.
Usurp: to seize another's power or rank
321.
Vacillate: to fluctuate
322.
Venerate: to respect
323.
Verbose: wordy
324.
Vigor: liveliness
325.
Vilify: to speak or write about in an extremely disparaging manner
326.
Vindicate: to acquit
327.
Virtuoso: a highly skilled artist
328.
Volatile: changeable
329.
Whimsical: capricious
330.
Zealot: fanatic