| Term | Definition |
|---|
| exonerate | [vt] absolve (someone) from blame for a fault or wrongdoing, esp. after due consideration of the case |
| exotic | originating in or characteristic of a distant foreign country |
| expatiate | [v.t.] speak or write at length or in detail |
| expatriate | a person who lives outside their native country |
| expedient | (of an action) convenient and practical, although possibly improper or immoral |
| expiate | [v.t.] atone for (guilt or sin) |
| explicit | stated clearly and in detail, leaving no room for confusion or doubt |
| expunge | [v.t.] erase or remove completely (something unwanted or unpleasant |
| extemporize | ompose, perform, or produce something such as music or a speech without preparation; improvise |
| extenuate | make (guilt or an offense) seem less serious or more forgivable : |
| extirpate | root out and destroy completely |
| facetious | treating serious issues with deliberately inappropriate humor; flippant. |
| factious | relating or inclined to a state of small, organized, dissenting groups within a larger |
| fallacy | a mistaken belief, esp. one based on unsound argument |
| fallible | capable of making mistakes or being erroneous |
| fatuous | silly and pointless |
| feasible | possible to do easily or conveniently |
| felicitous | well chosen or suited to the circumstances |
| festoon | [vt] adorn (a place) with chains, garlands, or other decorations |
| fetish | an inanimate object worshiped for its supposed magical powers or because it is considered to be inhabited by a spirit. |
| fiasco | a thing that is a complete failure, esp. in a ludicrous or humiliating way |
| filch | [vt] pilfer or steal (something, esp. a thing of small value) in a casual way |
| fluctuate | rise and fall irregularly in number or amount |
| foible | a minor weakness or eccentricity in someone's |
| forensic | of, relating to, or denoting the application of scientific methods and techniques to the investigation of crime |
| formidable | inspiring fear or respect through being impressively large, powerful, intense, or capable |
| fortuitous | happening by accident or chance rather than design |
| fractious | easily irritated; bad-tempered |
| frugal | sparing or economical with regard to money or food |
| frustrate | prevent (a plan or attempted action) from progressing, succeeding, or being fulfilled |
| furtive | attempting to avoid notice or attention, typically because of guilt or a belief that discovery would lead to trouble; secretive |
| futile | incapable of producing any useful result; pointless |
| gird | to encircle/bind with a belt/band |
| gossamer | a fine, filmy substance consisting of cobwebs spun by small spiders, which is seen esp. in autumn. |
| gregarious | fond of company; sociable |
| hackneyed | (of a phrase or idea) lacking significance through having been overused; unoriginal and trite |
| haggard | looking exhausted and unwell, esp. from fatigue, worry, or suffering |
| halcyon | denoting a period of time in the past that was idyllically happy and peaceful |
| harbinger | a person or thing that announces or signals the approach of another |
| heinous | (of a person or wrongful act, esp. a crime) utterly odious or wicked |
| heresy | belief or opinion contrary to orthodox religious (esp. Christian) doctrine |
| hibernate | (of an animal or plant) spend the winter in a dormant state. |
| hilarious | extremely amusing |
| histrionic | overly theatrical or melodramatic in character or style |
| hoax | a humorous or malicious deception |
| hoodwink | to deceive or trick |
| humid | marked by a relatively high level of water vapor in the atmosphere |
| hybrid | a thing made by combining two different elements; a mixture |
| hyperbole | exaggerated statements or claims not meant to be taken literally |
| idiosyncrasy | a mode of behavior or way of thought peculiar to an individual |
| ignominy | public shame or disgrace |
| immaculate | perfectly clean, neat, or tidy |
| immutable | unchanging over time or unable to be changed |
| impale | to pierce of transfix with a sharp instrument |
| impasse | a situation in which no progress is possible, especially because of a disagreement; a deadlock |
| impeccable | in accordance with the highest standards of propriety; faultless |
| impediment | a hindrance or obstruction in doing something |
| impervious | not allowing fluid to pass through |
| implacable | unable to be made less angry or hostile |
| impunity | exemption from punishment or freedom from the injurious consequences of an action |
| inadvertent | not resulting from or achieved through deliberate planning |
| inane | silly; stupid |
| inarticulate | unable to speak distinctly or express oneself clearly |
| incarcerate | (usually to be incarcerated) to imprison |
| incessant | (of something regarded as unpleasant) continuing without pause or interruption |
| incipient | in an initial stage; beginning to happen or develop |
| inclement | (of the weather) unpleasantly cold or wet |
| incognito | (of a person) having one's true identity concealed |
| incongruous | not in harmony or keeping with the surroundings or other aspects of something |
| incorrigible | (of a person or their tendencies) not able to be corrected, improved, or reformed |
| incredible | impossible or difficult to believe; extraordinary |
| incubus | a male demon believed to have sexual intercourse with sleeping women. |
| indigent | poor; needy |
| indomitable | impossible to subdue or defeat |
| inert | lacking the ability or strength to move |
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