Term
|
Definition
stinging, bitter in temper or tone |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
biting, caustic, rancorous |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
resembling a cow or ox; sluggish, unresponsive |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
stolid, dull, slow, stupid |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
|
|
Term
|
Definition
shock, amazement, bewilderment, dismay |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
fat; having a large, bulky body |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
overweight, heavy, obese, stout, portly |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
to deny responsibility for or connection with |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
disown, disclaim, retract, abjure |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
impartial; calm, free from emotion |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
unbiased, disniterested, cool, detached |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
disagreement, sharp difference of opinion |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
strife, discord, contention |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
to cause to disappear; to scatter, dispel; to spend foolishly, squander; to be extravagant in pursuit of pleasure |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
disperse, strew, diffuse, waste |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
to remove objectionable passages or words from a written text; to cleanse, purify |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
purge, censor, bowlderize |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
an armored or protective glove; a challenge; two lines of men armed with weapons with which to beat a person forced to run between them; an ordeal |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
dare, provocation, trial, punishment |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
based on an assumption or guess; used as a provisional or tentative idea to guide or direct investigation |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
assumed, supposed, conjectural, conditional |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
|
|
Term
|
Definition
inferior, unworthy, dishonorable, sordid |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
to call into question; to attack as false |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
challenge, deny dispute, query, question |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
immoderate, lacking in self-control; inclement |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
excessive, extreme, unrestrained, inordinate |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
hatred, contempt; disgrace or infamy resulting from hateful conduct |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
abhorrence, opprobrium, shame, ignominy |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
|
|
Term
|
Definition
betrayal, disloyalty, treason, duplicity |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
to place in a lower position; to assign, refer, turn over; to banish |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
transfer, consign, demote, exile |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
inclined to nausea; easily shocked or upset; excessively fastidious or refined |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
nauseated, queasy, delicate, oversensitive, priggish |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
subordinate in capacity or role; submissively obedient; serving to promote some end |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
secondary, servile, obsequious, useful |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
open to; easily influenced; lacking in resistance |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
vulnerable, receptive, impressionable |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
to make less in amount, degree, etc. ' to subside, to become less; to nullify; to deduct, omit |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
diminish, decrease, subside, let up |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
praise or flattery that is excessive |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
adoration, idolization, hero-worship |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
an object of intense dislike; a curse or strong denunciation |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
malediction, imprecation, abomination |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
shrewd, crafty, showing practical wisdom |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
shrewd, acute, sagacious, judicious, wily |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
a greedy desire, particularly for wealth |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
cupidity, rapacity, acquisitiveness |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
deserving blame, worthy of condemnation |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
guilty, delinquent, peccant, blameworthy |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
tending to delay or procrastinate, not prompt; intended to delay or postpone |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
stalling, slow, tardy, laggard |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
conspicuous, standing out from the mass |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
glaring, flagrant, blatant |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
to speak or act in a way that allows for more than one interpretation; to be deliberately vague or ambiguous |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
to talk out of both sides of ones mouth, palter, hedge |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
vanishing, soon passing away; light and airy |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
ephemeral, transient, transitory |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
unable to make up one's mind, hesitating |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
indecisive, vacillating, wavering |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
cloudlike, resembling a cloud; cloudy in color, not transparent; vague, confused, indistinct |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
hazy, fuzzy, cloudy, vague, murky, opaque, indeterminate |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
one who is just a beginner at some activity requring skill and experience |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
neophtye, tryo, trainee, apprentice |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
extreme poverty; barrenness, insufficiency |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
destitution, want, indigence |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
done for show, striving to make a big impression; claiming merit or position unjustifiably; making demands on one's skill or abilities, ambitious |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
inflated, ostentatious, affected |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
to review a series of facts; to sum up |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
review, summarize, sum up, go over |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
to revive, bring back to consciousness or existence |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
revitalize, reanimate, restore, reactivate |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
|
|
Term
|
Definition
unkempt, slatternly, slipshod, lax |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
something that is assumed or taken for granted without conclusive evidence |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
assumption, presumption, hypothesis |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
|
|
Term
|
Definition
sluggish, letargic, otiose, languid |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
to grow or accumulate over time; to happen as a natural result |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
collect, accumulate, proceed from |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
a critical or explanatory note or comment, especially for a literary work |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
a state or scene of uproar and confusion |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
commotion, pandemonium, chaos, anarchy |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
hidden, disguised, purposefully kept secret; sheltered, secluded; a sheltered place, a hiding place |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
pleasant, courteous, lighthearted; smooth and polished in manner and appearance |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
undercover, candestine, sub-rosa |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
carefree, jaunty, gracious, suave, urbane |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
to demand insistently, especially in payment of a debt; a creditor; dark, dull, drab, dingy |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
hound, pester, harass, nag |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
effective, producing results |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
effectual, efficient, potent, powerful |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
calmness, composure, refusal to panic |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
tranquility, imperturbability |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
accidental, occuring by a happy chance |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
unintentional, unplanned, random, lucky |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
the essential part, main point, or essence |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
|
|
Term
|
Definition
freely given; not called for by circumstances, unwarranted |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
voluntary, unjustified, uncalled-for |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
overbearing, arrogant; seeking to dominate; pressing, compelling |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
domineering, magisterial, urgent, imperative |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
a strong denunciation or condemnation; abusive language; abusive, vituperative |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
vituperation, avuse, diatribe, philippic |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
shwoing great variety; composed of different elements or many colors; a jester's costume; a jester |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
variegated, heterogeneous, diverse; fool |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
extremely generous, lavish |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
|
|
Term
|
Definition
to delay, put off until later |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
stall, temporize, dillydally |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
tending to produce a strong feeling or response; arousing desire or appetite; irritating, annoying |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
stimulating, arousing, vexing, galling |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
exeeding ordinary knowledge and understanding |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
esoteric, arcane, profound, abstruse |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
a depraved, vicious, or unprincipled person, scoudrel; wicked, corrupt, or unprincipled; to disapprove of condemn |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
scoundrel, blackguard; immoral, corrupt |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
characterized by or calling for continued sitting; remaining in one place |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
seated, stationary, static |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
moderate, sparing; characterized by abstinence and self-discipline |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
temperate, sober, moderate |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
deserving of blame or correction |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
blameworthy, discreditable, reprehensible |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
likely but not certain to happen, possible; dependent on uncertain events or conditions; happening by chance; a representative group forming part of a larger body |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
conditional, dependent; a detachment |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
to confirm, make more certain, bolster, substantiate, verify |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
an inhabitant, resident; one who frequents a place |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
resident, dweller, habitue |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
passing aimlessly from one place or subject to another, rambling roving, nomadic |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
digressive, diffuse, wandering, episodic |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
to scatter or spread widely |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
disperse, publicize, broadcast, circulate |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
poorly dressed, shabby; lacking smartness and good taste |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
frumpy, tacky, frowsy, drab |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
highly colored, reddish; excessively ornate, showy |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
flushed, ruddy, flowery, frilly, flamboyant |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
to impose by fraud; to pass off as worthy or genuine; bring about by stealth, dishonesty, or concern |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
pass off, palm off, fob off |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
awkward, lacking in social graces, tactless, clumsy |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
inept, uncouth, maladroit |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
an opinion different from accepted belief; the denial of an idea that is generally held sacred |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
unorthodox belief, heterdoxy |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
to impress on the mind by repetition, teach persistently and earnestly |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
instill, implant, infuse, ingrain, imbue |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
capable of being touched or felt; easily seen, heard or recognized |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
tangible, plain, obvious, manifest |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
having sympathetic insight or understanding, capable of keen appreciation |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
insightful, discerning, observant |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
extremely harmful; deadly, fatal |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
injurious, deleterious, baleful, noxious |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
leaping,jumping or springing forth; prominent, standing, out, conspicuous; a projection or bulge, a land form that projects upward or outward |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
striking, notable, protrusive, obvious |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
to satisfy completely; to fill to excess; full, satisfied |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
gratify, cloy, surfeit, gorge |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
to make or become dry and withered; to char or scorch the surface of; to harden or make unfeeling; to parch, dessicate, singe |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
deceptive, apparently good or valid but lacking real merit |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
deceptively plausible, sophistic, casuistic |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
to clear from blame, responsibility, or guilt |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
acquit, exonerate, vindicate, excuse, pardon |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
a representation in which the subject's characteristic features are deliberately exaggerated; to present someone or something in a deliberately distorted way |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
cartoon, burlesque, parody, lampoon |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
a loud ringing sound; to make a loud ringing noise |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
|
|
Term
|
Definition
side by side, touching; near; adjacent in time |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
adjoining, abutting, next door to |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
an eager desire for something; greed |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
avarice, rapacity, craving, lust |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
|
|
Term
|
Definition
detrimental, destructive, pernicious, damaging |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
to raise to a higher degree; to increase the value or desirability of |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
improve, magnify, heighten, elevate |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
to captivate, charm, hold spellbound; to enslave; to imprison |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
fascinate, enchant, attract, bewitch |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
to lessent the seriousness or magnitude of an offense by making partial excuses |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
moderate, mitigate, diminish, downplay |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
implied or understood though unexpressed; without doubts or reservations, unquestioning; otentially contained in |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
inferred, tacit, unspoken, unconditional |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
|
|
Term
|
Definition
acute, cutting, perceptive, trenchant |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
marked by conspicuous or pretentious display, showy |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
flashy, overdone, affected, flamboyant |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
a model of excellence or perfection |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
exemplar, ideal, paradigm, model, good example |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
to restate in other wrods; a statement that presents a given idea in new language |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
reword, rephrase; a rendition, version |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
prudent, shrewdly conceived and developed; artful, expedient |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
tactful, diplomatic, judicious, circumspect |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
dull, lacking in distinction and orginality; matter of fact, straightforward; characteristic of prose, not poetic |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
commonplace, humdrum, literal, pedestrian |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
extra, excess, more than is needed; wordy, reptitive; profuse, lush |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
unnecessary, superflous, verbose, prolix |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
making a show of virtue or righteousness; hypocritically moralistic or pious, self righteous, canting, holier than thou |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
sparkling, twinkling, exceptionally brilliant |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
stimulating, lively, glittering, flashing |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
charming, attractive, pleasing |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
winning, engaging,delightful, prepossessing |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
to encourage, assist, aid, support |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
to affirm, declare confidently |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
assert, asseverate, avouch |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
noisy in a coarse, offesnive way; obvious or conspicuous, especially in an unfavorable sense |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
flagrant, glaring, egregious, disagreeably loud |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
to bring up or begin to talk about; to announce, introduce; to break the surface of the water; to turn sideways to the wind and waves; to pierce in order to draw off liquid; a spit for roasting; a tool for tapping casks |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
to support, prop up, strengthen; a supporting structure |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
bolster, reinforce, brace, shore up |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
noisy revelry or merrymaking |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
drinking bout, drunken revel, binge |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
to compare critically in order to note differences, similarities etc; to arrange in order for some specific purpose |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
sort out, cross check, rearrange |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
an expert; one who is well qualified to pass critical judgements; especially ine one of the fine arts |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
authority, savant, pundit |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
deeply unahppy or dejected, withoutout hope, beyond consolation |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
grief-stricken, inconsolable, comfortless |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
to weigh down or burden; to fill up, block up, hinder |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
overload, saddle, hamper, clog |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
to promote trouble or rebellion; to apply warm liquids to, warm |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
instigate, incite, stir up |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
frightful, horrible, ghastly |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
|
|
Term
|
Definition
related to hercules; characterized by great strength; very hard to do in the sense of requiring unusual strength |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
mighty, powerful, arduous, onerous, colossal |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
showing no feeling or emtion; inanimate; motionless |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
emotionless, stoical, unemotional,insensible |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
unfavorable, unlucky, suggesting bad luck for the future |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
unpropitious, unpromising, untimely |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
unquestionable, beyond dispute |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
incotestable, indisputable, indubitable |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
puzzled, not knowing what to do, at a loss |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
perplexed, baffled, stumped, flabbergasted |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
suitable or convenient for a particular purpose; occurring at an appropriate time |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
timely, appropriate, felicitous |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
abundantly productive; abundant, profuse |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
fruitful, fecund, proliferous |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
to reply to a reply, especially from the defendant in a legal suit |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
to reply to a reply, esepcially from the defendant in a legal suit |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
answer, reply, response, riposte, retort |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
willing to follow advice or authority, tractable, submissive; responsive; liable to be held responsible |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
agreeable, compliant, docile |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
|
|
Term
|
Definition
chide, rebuke, reprove, reprimand |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
large scale slaughter or loss of life |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
buthcery, bloodbath, massacre |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
too ready to believe, easily deceieved |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
|
|
Term
|
Definition
a rule, test; a standard for judgment or evaluation |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
yardstick, touchstone, gauge, canon |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
to use up as a result of spending or consumption; to diminish greatly |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
exhaust, empty, drain, bankrupt |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
to expand on, write or talk at length or in detail; to move about freely |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
elaborate, enlarge, descant, wander, roam |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
coming from the outside, foreign; present but not essential, irrelevant |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
|
|
Term
|
Definition
the beginning, start, earliest stage of some process, institution, etc. |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
commencement, inaguration, outset |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
|
|
Term
|
Definition
affliction, malady, defect |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
lacking in nutritive value; lacking in interest or substance; immature, juvenile |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
vapid, insipid, puerile, childish |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
|
|
Term
|
Definition
|
|
Term
|
Definition
a collection of diverse or miscellaneous items; a general mixture; petals mixed with spices for scent |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
hodgepodge, melange, farrago, medley |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
shwoing unsually early development |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
forward, gifted, advanced |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
delighting in cruelty, excessively cruel |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
brutal, vicious, inhuman, fiendish |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
self-righteous, characterized by moralizing; given to use of maxims or adages; saying much in few words, pithy |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
aphoristic, epigrammatic, moralistic |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
to beg earnestly and humbly |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
plead, petition, implore, entreat |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
an excess or overindulgence, as in eating or drinking, causing disgust; to feed or spply with anything to excess |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
excess, glut; cloy, satiate |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
winding, twisted, crooked; highly involved, complex; devious |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
circuitous, serpentine, labyrinthine |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
swollen, bloated, filled to excess; overdecorated or excessive in language |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
inflated, pompous, bombastic, overblown |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
firm in purpose or opinion, unyielding, obdurate, implacable, inflexible; an extremely hard substance |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
a confused hodgepodge of sounds, hubbub; an uproar or commotion that goes far beyond what is justified |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
furor, hullabaloo, tumult, pandemonium |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
a stong defense or protection, a solid wall like structure for defense; to provide such defense or protection |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
stronghold, citadel, bastion, rampart |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
easily made angry, bad tempered |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
irascible, testy, splenetic, bilious |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
to spoil or destory an appetite by too much indulgence, especially in sweet or rich things; to glut, satiate, surfeit |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
to cut short, bring to a halt or end sooner than expected; to reduce |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
limit, abbreviate, abridge, contract |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
courteous yielding to the wishes and ideas of another person; great respect marked by submission, as to a superior |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
respect, consideration, courtesy |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
conclusive, final, representing the limit of what can be done |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
exhaustive, authoritative |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
the way a person behaves, overall impression made by comportment, manner, etc.; facial appearance, mien |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
conduct, behavior, bearing,carriage |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
puzzling, perplexing, inexplicable, not easiliy understood |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
baffling, mysterious, inexplicable |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
without preparation, offhand, suddenly or hastily done; an extemporaneous composition or remark; a minimal piece suggestive of improvisation |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
spontaneous, improvised, unrehearsed |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
excessively and objectionably sentimental; having a mildly sickening flavor |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
sentimentalized, maudlin, mushy, nauseating |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
to soften, make gentle, pacify; to calm, allay, assuage, appease, placate; to reduce in intensity |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
something that is heavy or burdensome; a stigma, blame |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
burden, obligation, duty, stigma |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
a vague sense of approaching misfortune |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
foreboding, premonition, hunch |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
given over to dissipation and self-indulgence, immoral; recklessly extravagant; a person given to self-indulgent and wild spending |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
prodigal, improvident, spendthrift |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
to send or hand in; to cancel, forgive, pardon; to lessen, diminish; to put off, postpone, defer |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
pay, absolve, subside, abate |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
needed, necessary, regarded as essential or indispensable |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
required, obligatory, incumbent |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
of or pertaining to a tailor or his work; having to do with clothes or dress |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
to oppose successfully; to prevent, frustrate |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
|
|