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a
 Definition
no,not
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ab
 Definition
away,from
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ad
 Definition
to
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amphi
 Definition
both
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ante
 Definition
before
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be
 Definition
completely
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circum
 Definition
around
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contra
 Definition
against
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de
 Definition
from,away
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dia
 Definition
across
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eu
 Definition
well
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ex
 Definition
out of
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extra
 Definition
beyond
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fore
 Definition
before
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hyper
 Definition
above
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hypo
 Definition
below,under
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in
 Definition
into
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in
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not
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inter
 Definition
between
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intra
 Definition
within
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mis
 Definition
wrong
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ob
 Definition
against
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out
 Definition
from,beyond
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over
 Definition
above,too much
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para
 Definition
beside
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peri
 Definition
around
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poly
 Definition
many
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post
 Definition
after
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pre
 Definition
before
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pro
 Definition
forward
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re
 Definition
back,again
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retro
 Definition
back
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se
 Definition
apart
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sub
 Definition
under
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super
 Definition
above, beyond
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syn
 Definition
together, with
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trans
 Definition
across
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ultra
 Definition
beyond
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un
 Definition
not
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under
 Definition
below
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act
 Definition
do
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anim
 Definition
spirit,life
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anthro
 Definition
man
Term
ann(u)
 Definition
year
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aqua
 Definition
wateraud
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bene
 Definition
well
Term
cas
 Definition
fall
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chrom
 Definition
color
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chron
 Definition
time
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ced(e)
 Definition
go
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cid(e)
 Definition
kill
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clud(e)
 Definition
close
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cor
 Definition
heart
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corp
 Definition
body
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cred
 Definition
believe
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curr
 Definition
run
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dem
 Definition
people
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dic(t)
 Definition
say
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do(n)
 Definition
give
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duc(t)
 Definition
lead
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fac(t)
 Definition
make
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fer
 Definition
carry
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fin
 Definition
end
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flect
 Definition
bend
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flu(x)
 Definition
flow
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fract
 Definition
break
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frater
 Definition
brother
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graph
 Definition
write
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gress
 Definition
walk
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hetero
 Definition
different
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homo
 Definition
same
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hydro(o)
 Definition
water
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ject
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throw
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jur(e)
 Definition
swear
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litera
 Definition
letter
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lith
 Definition
stone
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magon
 Definition
large,great
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mal
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evil
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man(u)
 Definition
hand
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mar
 Definition
sea
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mater
 Definition
mother
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ment
 Definition
mind
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met(er)
 Definition
meausure
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micro
 Definition
small
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mit
 Definition
send
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mono
 Definition
one
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mort
 Definition
death
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mot
 Definition
move
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multi
 Definition
many
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nom(y)
 Definition
science of
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norm
 Definition
rule
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nov
 Definition
new
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ortho
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right
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pan
 Definition
all
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pater
 Definition
father
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path
 Definition
suffer,feel
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ped
 Definition
foot
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pend
 Definition
hang
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phil
 Definition
love
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phon
 Definition
sound
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psych
 Definition
mind
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pugn
 Definition
fight
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rupt
 Definition
break
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sci
 Definition
know
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scrib
 Definition
write
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sect
 Definition
cut
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sol
 Definition
alone
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soph
 Definition
wise
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spect
 Definition
look
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struct
 Definition
build
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tele
 Definition
far
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temp
 Definition
time
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tract
 Definition
draw
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vad
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go
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ven(t)
 Definition
come
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vert
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turn
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vis
 Definition
see
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vict
 Definition
conquer
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voc,voke
 Definition
call
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volv
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turn
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half
 Definition
L-SEMI G-HEMI
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ONE
 Definition
L-UNI G-MONO
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TWO
 Definition
L-BI G-DI
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THREE
 Definition
L-TRI G-TRI
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FOUR
 Definition
L-QUADR G-TETRA
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FIVE
 Definition
L-QUINT G-PENTA
Term
SIX
 Definition
L-SEX G-HEXA
Term
SEVEN
 Definition
L-SEPT G-HEPTA
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EIGHT
 Definition
L-OCT G-OCTA
Term
NINE
 Definition
L-NONA G-RARELY USED
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TEN
 Definition
L-DEC G-DECA
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HUNDRED
 Definition
L-CENT G-RARTELY USED
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THOUSAND
 Definition
L-MILL G-KILO
Term
ACCESS
 Definition
APROACH OR ADMITTANCE
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ACCORD
 Definition
AGREEMENT
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ADAGE
 Definition
BETTER LATE THANE NEVER (COMES FROM A PROVERB)
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AFFLUENCE
 Definition
WEALTH/ABUNDANCE
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AGENDA
 Definition
LIST OF THINGS TO BE DONE/DISCUSSED
Term
ALACRITY
 Definition
BRISK WILLINGNESS
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ALIAS
 Definition
ASSUMED NAME
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ANIMOSITY
 Definition
GREAT HATRED
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ANTHOLOGY
 Definition
COLLECTION OF CREATIVE WORKS (WRITING/SONGS)
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APATHY
 Definition
INDIFFERENCE
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APATHY
 Definition
INDIFFERENCE
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APEX
 Definition
HIGHEST POINT
Term
ATLAS
 Definition
BOOK OF MAPS
Term
audacity
 Definition
boldness
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avarice
 Definition
greed for wealth
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awe
 Definition
feeling of respect and wonder
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beacon
 Definition
guiding light (of knowledge)
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benediction
 Definition
blessing
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bigotry
 Definition
unwillingness to allow others to have different opinions and beliefs from ones own
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blemish
 Definition
defect
Term
bondage
 Definition
slavery
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boon
 Definition
benefit
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brawl
 Definition
noisy fight
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brevity
 Definition
shortness
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brochure
 Definition
pamphlet
Term
bulwark
 Definition
strong protection
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caliber
 Definition
quality
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camouflage
 Definition
disguise, usually in war changing the appearance of persons or equipment.
Term
caste
 Definition
social class or distinction
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catastrophe
 Definition
sudden disaster
Term
chagrin
 Definition
feeling of deep disappointment
Term
chronicle
 Definition
historical record
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clamor
 Definition
uproar
Term
clemency
 Definition
mercy
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condolence
 Definition
expression of sympothy
Term
connoisseur
 Definition
expert judge
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consensus
 Definition
general agreement
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context
 Definition
words or ideas just before or after a given word or idea
Term
criterion
 Definition
standard of judgement
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crux
 Definition
the essential point
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cynic
 Definition
one who doubts the good intentions of others
Term
data
 Definition
known facts
Term
dearth
 Definition
scarcity
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debacle
 Definition
general defeat
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debut
 Definition
first appearance before an audience
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deluge
 Definition
great flood
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depot
 Definition
warehouse
Term
destiny
 Definition
predetermined fate
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detriment
 Definition
damage or loss
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diagnosis
 Definition
determining the nature of a disease or situation
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diction
 Definition
manner in which words are used in speech
Term
dilemma
 Definition
situation requiring a choice between two unpleasant courses of action
Term
din
 Definition
loud continuing noise
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directive
 Definition
a general order
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discord
 Definition
disagreement
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discrepancy
 Definition
inconsistency
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discretion
 Definition
freedom of choice
Term
dissent
 Definition
difference of opinion
Term
drought
 Definition
long spell of dry weather
Term
egotist
 Definition
one who judges everything only as it affects his own interest
Term
elite
 Definition
choice part
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enterprise
 Definition
an important project
Term
environment
 Definition
surrounding influences or condition
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epitome
 Definition
typical representation
Term
epoch
 Definition
period of time identified by an important person or event
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era
 Definition
period of time marked by an important person or event
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essence
 Definition
basic nature
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etiquette
 Definition
rules of social behavior which are generally excepted
Term
excerpt
 Definition
passage from a book or a document
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exodus
 Definition
departure, usually of large numbers
Term
facet
 Definition
side or aspect
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facsimile
 Definition
exact copy
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fallacy
 Definition
mistaken idea; reasoning which contains error
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fantasy
 Definition
imagination
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feud
 Definition
continued deadly hatred
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fiasco
 Definition
complete humiliating failure
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fiend
 Definition
inhumanly cruel person
Term
finale
 Definition
last part of a performance
Term
flair
 Definition
natural talent
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flaw
 Definition
defect
Term
focus
 Definition
central point
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foe
 Definition
enemy
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format
 Definition
physical appearance or arrangement
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forte
 Definition
ones strong point
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fortitude
 Definition
steady courage
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forum
 Definition
a gathering for the discussion of public affairs
Term
foyer
 Definition
entrance hall
Term
fraud
 Definition
deliberate deception
Term
friction
 Definition
rubbing of the surface of one thing against the surface of another
Term
function
 Definition
purpose served by a person object, or organization
Term
furor
 Definition
outburst of excitement
Term
gamut
 Definition
the whole range
Term
gazetteer
 Definition
geographical dictionary, usually accompanying an atlas
Term
genesis
 Definition
origin
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ghetto
 Definition
section of a city where members of a particular group live
Term
gist
 Definition
essential content
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glutton
 Definition
one who overeats or who indulges in anything to excess
Term
grievance
 Definition
complaint made against someone repsonsible for a situation believed unjust
Term
havoc
 Definition
great damage and destruction
Term
hazard
 Definition
danger
Term
heritage
 Definition
inheritance either of real wealth or of a tradition
Term
hoax
 Definition
deliberate attempt to trick someone either seriously or as a joke
Term
horde
 Definition
crowd
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horizon
 Definition
limit
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hue
 Definition
shade of color
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hysteria
 Definition
wild emotional outburst
Term
idiom
 Definition
expression peculiar to a language which has a different meaning from words which make it up
Term
illusion
 Definition
idea or imprssion different from reality
Term
image
 Definition
likeness or reflected impression of a person or object
Term
impetus
 Definition
moving force
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incentive
 Definition
spur or motive to do something
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incumbent
 Definition
present holder of an office
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infirmity
 Definition
physical defect
Term
influx
 Definition
flowing in
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infraction
 Definition
violation of a rule or a law
Term
initiative
 Definition
desire or ability to take the first step in carrying out some action
Term
innovation
 Definition
introdution of a new idea or method
Term
innovation
 Definition
introduction of a new idea or method
Term
integrity
 Definition
moral and intellectual honesty and uprightness
Term
interim
 Definition
meantime
Term
interlude
 Definition
period of time between two events
Term
intrigue
 Definition
secret plot
Term
intuition
 Definition
knowledge through instinct rather than thought
Term
iota
 Definition
very small amount
Term
itinerary
 Definition
route followed on a trip, actual or planned
Term
jeopardy
 Definition
risk of harm
Term
keynote
 Definition
main theme
Term
larceny
 Definition
theft
Term
layman
 Definition
one who is not a member of a particular profession
Term
legacy
 Definition
material or spritual inheritance
Term
legend
 Definition
story of stories passed from generation to generation and often considered to be true
Term
legion
 Definition
large number
Term
liaison
 Definition
contact between two or more groups
Term
lore
 Definition
body of traditional knowledge
Term
malady
 Definition
disease
Term
maneuver
 Definition
skillful move
Term
mania
 Definition
abnormal absorption
Term
marathon
 Definition
contest requiring endurance
Term
maverick
 Definition
one who acts independently rather than according to an organizational pattern
Term
maxim
 Definition
saying which provides a rule of conduct
Term
medium
 Definition
means of communication
Term
memento
 Definition
object which serves as a reminder
Term
metropolis
 Definition
main city of a state or region
Term
Milieu
 Definition
Surroundings
Term
Morale
 Definition
state of mind as it affects possible future action
Term
Mores
 Definition
well established (ustoms
Term
Multitude
 Definition
a large number
Term
Multitude
 Definition
a large number
Term
Myth
 Definition
a Story which is traditional explanation Of some occurrence, usually in Nature
Term
Niche
 Definition
a suitable & desirable place
Term
Nomad
 Definition
wanderer
Term
Nostalgia
 Definition
desire to return to past experiences or associations
Term
oasis
 Definition
a place which provides relief from the usual conditions.
Term
oblivion
 Definition
place or condition in which one is completely forgotten
Term
odyssey
 Definition
long journey
Term
omen
 Definition
something which is believed to predict a future event
Term
optimum
 Definition
the best possible quantity or quality
Term
ovation
 Definition
entusiastic reception usually accompanied by gernerous applause
Term
oversight
 Definition
failure to include something through carelessness
Term
overture
 Definition
first step, which is intended to lead to others in either action or discussion
Term
pageant
 Definition
public spectacle in the form of a stage performance or a parade
Term
panacea
 Definition
something considered a cure for all diseases or problems
Term
panorama
 Definition
a clear view of a very broad area
Term
paradox
 Definition
statement of a truth which appears to contradict itself
Term
pastime
 Definition
way of spending leisure time
Term
paucity
 Definition
scarcity
Term
pauper
 Definition
very poor person
Term
peer
 Definition
an equal as to age, social standing ability, or other feature
Term
phenomenon
 Definition
a natural occurence such as the tides
Term
phobia
 Definition
fear of something which is so great as to be unreasonable
Term
physique
 Definition
build
Term
pilgrimage
 Definition
long trip to some place worthy of respect or devotion
Term
pinnacle
 Definition
highest point
Term
pitfall
 Definition
trap
Term
pittance
 Definition
very small sum of money
Term
plateau
 Definition
area of level land located at a height
Term
plight
 Definition
condition, usually unfavorable
Term
poise
 Definition
calm and controlled manner of behavior
Term
populace
 Definition
the common people
Term
posterity
 Definition
future generations
Term
precedent
 Definition
event or regulation which serves as an example or provides the basis for approval of a later action
Term
predicament
 Definition
unpleasant situation from which it si difficult to free oneself
Term
preface
 Definition
introductory statement to a book or speech
Term
prelude
 Definition
something which is preliminary to some act or work which is more important
Term
premise
 Definition
statements from which a conclusion is logically drawn
Term
premium
 Definition
amount added to the usual payment or charge
Term
prestige
 Definition
respect achieved through rank, achievement, or reputation
Term
pretext
 Definition
reason given as a cover up for the true purpose of an action
Term
priority
 Definition
something which comes before others in importance
Term
process
 Definition
step by step system for accomplishing som purpose
Term
prospect
 Definition
outlook for the future
Term
proviso
 Definition
requirement that something ve done, usually made in writing
Term
prowess
 Definition
superior ability
Term
proximity
 Definition
nearness
Term
pseudonym
 Definition
assumed name, usually by an author
Term
pun
 Definition
play on words depending on two different meanings or sounds of the same word
Term
qualm
 Definition
uneasy doubt about some action
Term
quandary
 Definition
uncertainty over a choice between two courses of action
Term
query
 Definition
question
Term
quest
 Definition
search
Term
rapport
 Definition
hamonious relationship
Term
rarity
 Definition
something not commonly found
Term
refuge
 Definition
place to which one can go for protection
Term
remnant
 Definition
remaining part
Term
remorse
 Definition
deep feeling of guilt for some bad act
Term
rendezvous
 Definition
a meeting or a place for meeting
Term
renown
 Definition
fame
Term
repast
 Definition
meal
Term
replica
 Definition
an exact copy
Term
reprimand
 Definition
severe criticism in the form of a scolding
Term
reprisal
 Definition
return of something in kind
Term
residue
 Definition
remainder
Term
resources
 Definition
assets, either material or spiritual, which are available for use
Term
repsite
 Definition
temporary break which brings relief
Term
resume
 Definition
summary
Term
reverence
 Definition
feeling of great respect
Term
robot
 Definition
one who acts mechanically or like a mechanical man
Term
roster
 Definition
list of names
Term
sabatoge
 Definition
deliberate damage to vital services of production and supply, usually to those of an enemy in wartime
Term
saga
 Definition
long tale usually of heroic deeds
Term
salutation
 Definition
greeting, written or spoken
Term
sanction
 Definition
approval, usually by proper authority
Term
sarcasm
 Definition
use of cutting remarks
Term
satire
 Definition
attack upon evil or foolish behavior by showing it to be ridiculous
Term
scapegoat
 Definition
someone who is blamed for the bad deeds of others
Term
scent
 Definition
distinctive smell
Term
scope
 Definition
entire area of action or thought
Term
scroll
 Definition
roll of paper or parchment containing writing
Term
sect
 Definition
group of people having same beliefs, usually religous
Term
segment
 Definition
part or section of a whole
Term
semblance
 Definition
outward appearance
Term
sequel
 Definition
something that follows from what happend or was written before
Term
sham
 Definition
false imitation
Term
sheaf
 Definition
bundle either of grain or of papers
Term
sheen
 Definition
luster
Term
silhoutte
 Definition
outline drawing in black
Term
site
 Definition
location of an object or an action
Term
slander
 Definition
untruth spoken about someone which damages reputation
Term
slogan
 Definition
motto which is associated whith an action or a cause
Term
slope
 Definition
slant
Term
snare
 Definition
trap
Term
solace
 Definition
comfort
Term
sponsor
 Definition
one who endorses and supports a person or activity
Term
spur
 Definition
something which moves one to act
Term
stamina
 Definition
ability to fight off physical difficulties such as fatigue
Term
stature
 Definition
height reached physically or morally
Term
status
 Definition
standing, social or professional
Term
stigma
 Definition
mark of disgrace
Term
stimulus
 Definition
any encouragement to act
Term
strategy
 Definition
skillful planning and execution
Term
strife
 Definition
conflict
Term
summit
 Definition
the highest point
Term
supplement
 Definition
amount added to complete something
Term
survey
 Definition
broad study of a topic
Term
suspense
 Definition
tenseness brought about by uncertainty as to what will happen
Term
symbol
 Definition
something which is used to stand for something else
Term
symtom
 Definition
indication of something
Term
synopsis
 Definition
brief summary
Term
tact
 Definition
ability to say and do the right thing socially
Term
tactics
 Definition
skillful actions to achieve some purpose
Term
tally
 Definition
record of a score or an account
Term
tang
 Definition
strong taste or flavor
Term
technique
 Definition
method or skill in doing work
Term
temperament
 Definition
natural diposition, often to act in a contrary manner
Term
tempo
 Definition
pace of activity
Term
tension
 Definition
mental or emotional strain
Term
theme
 Definition
topic of a written work
Term
threshold
 Definition
the starting point
Term
thrift
 Definition
ability to save money
Term
tint
 Definition
a shade of color
Term
token
 Definition
sign which stands for some object or feeling
Term
tonic
 Definition
something which is a source of energy or vigor
Term
tradition
 Definition
customs and beiefs which are recieved by one generation from another
Term
trait
 Definition
distinguishing feature
Term
transition
 Definition
movement from one situation to another
Term
tribunal
 Definition
place of judgement, such as a court
Term
tribute
 Definition
showing of respect or gratitude
Term
turmoil
 Definition
disturbance
Term
tutor
 Definition
private teacher
Term
tycoon
 Definition
wealthy and powerful businessman
Term
ultimatum
 Definition
a final condition or demand
Term
unrest
 Definition
restless dissatisfaction
Term
upheaval
 Definition
sudden overthrow, often violent
Term
usage
 Definition
estavlished practice or custom
Term
utensil
 Definition
implement which is of use
Term
utopia
 Definition
ideal place or society
Term
valor
 Definition
courage
Term
venture
 Definition
something involving risk
Term
vicinity
 Definition
neighborhood
Term
victor
 Definition
winner
Term
vigor
 Definition
vitality
Term
vim
 Definition
energy
Term
vow
 Definition
solemn pledge
Term
wager
 Definition
bet
Term
whim
 Definition
sudden notion or desire
Term
woe
 Definition
great sorrow
Term
wrath
 Definition
intense anger
Term
zeal
 Definition
eager desire
Term
zenith
 Definition
the highest point
Term
zest
 Definition
keen enthusiasm
Term
abhor
 Definition
hate
Term
absolve
 Definition
free from guilt
Term
accede
 Definition
agree
Term
accelerate
 Definition
speed up
Term
accost
 Definition
go up and speak to
Term
adhere
 Definition
give support to
Term
adjourn
 Definition
put off to a later time
Term
advocate
 Definition
act in support of
Term
allay
 Definition
calm
Term
allege
 Definition
claim
Term
allot
 Definition
assign
Term
allude
 Definition
refer to
Term
alter
 Definition
change
Term
assent
 Definition
agree
Term
atone
 Definition
make up for
Term
augment
 Definition
add to
Term
avert
 Definition
prevent
Term
baffle
 Definition
puzzle
Term
ban
 Definition
forbid
Term
bar
 Definition
exclude
Term
befall
 Definition
happen to
Term
berate
 Definition
scold
Term
beseech
 Definition
plead
Term
bestow
 Definition
grant
Term
cede
 Definition
give up
Term
censure
 Definition
blame
Term
char
 Definition
scorch
Term
chastise
 Definition
punish
Term
chide
 Definition
scold
Term
cite
 Definition
mention in order to prove something
Term
coerce
 Definition
force
Term
collaborate
 Definition
work with someone
Term
commend
 Definition
praise
Term
comply
 Definition
act in answere to
Term
concede
 Definition
admit that something is true
Term
concur
 Definition
agree
Term
constrict
 Definition
squeeze
Term
cull
 Definition
pick out
Term
curtail
 Definition
cut short or reduce
Term
deduce
 Definition
come to a conclusion from given facts
Term
deem
 Definition
consider
Term
defer
 Definition
postpone
Term
defray
 Definition
pay
Term
delete
 Definition
remove or erase
Term
delve
 Definition
investigate
Term
deplete
 Definition
use up
Term
deplore
 Definition
be sorry about
Term
deprive
 Definition
keep someone from having or getting something
Term
despise
 Definition
scorn
Term
detain
 Definition
delay temporarily
Term
detect
 Definition
uncover something that is no obvious
Term
deter
 Definition
keep someone from doing something
Term
detest
 Definition
hate
Term
detract
 Definition
take away from
Term
devour
 Definition
eat up greedily
Term
digress
 Definition
depart from the subject under consideration
Term
dilute
 Definition
weaken by adding something less strong to the original
Term
disburse
 Definition
pay out
Term
discern
 Definition
make out clearly
Term
disdain
 Definition
look down on with scorn
Term
disintegrate
 Definition
fall apart
Term
dismay
 Definition
dishearten
Term
dispel
 Definition
drive away
Term
disperse
 Definition
scatter
Term
disrupt
 Definition
break up
Term
distort
 Definition
present incorrectly
Term
diverge
 Definition
go in different directions
Term
divert
 Definition
turn from a course
Term
divulge
 Definition
reveal
Term
don
 Definition
put on
Term
efface
 Definition
blot out
Term
effect
 Definition
bring about
Term
eject
 Definition
throw out
Term
elate
 Definition
make happy
Term
emit
 Definition
give forth
Term
encounter
 Definition
meet
Term
incroach
 Definition
intrude on
Term
endeavor
 Definition
try
Term
endow
 Definition
provide with
Term
enhance
 Definition
increase the value of
Term
ensue
 Definition
follow as a result
Term
entreat
 Definition
plead
Term
err
 Definition
make a mistake
Term
erupt
 Definition
break out
Term
esteem
 Definition
value
Term
evade
 Definition
avoid or escape from someone or something
Term
evict
 Definition
expel
Term
exalt
 Definition
rais to greater heights
Term
exceed
 Definition
surpass
Term
expedite
 Definition
speed up the handling of
Term
exploit
 Definition
take advantage of a situation or person
Term
extol
 Definition
praise highly
Term
falter
 Definition
stumble
Term
famish
 Definition
starve
Term
feign
 Definition
pretend
Term
flaunt
 Definition
show off
Term
flourish
 Definition
thrive
Term
flout
 Definition
defy mockingly
Term
foil
 Definition
prevent
Term
forgo
 Definition
do without
Term
forsake
 Definition
abandon
Term
frustrate
 Definition
prevent someone from achieving something
Term
gauge
 Definition
estimate
Term
harass
 Definition
disturb constantly
Term
heave
 Definition
lift and throw
Term
heed
 Definition
pay attention to
Term
hinder
 Definition
keep back
Term
hover
 Definition
hang in the air above a certain spot
Term
hurl
 Definition
throw with force
Term
ignite
 Definition
set fire
Term
immerse
 Definition
plunge into a liquid
Term
impair
 Definition
damage
Term
impede
 Definition
stand in the way of
Term
imply
 Definition
suggest
Term
incite
 Definition
arouse
Term
incur
 Definition
bring upon oneself
Term
induce
 Definition
persuade
Term
indulge
 Definition
staisfy
Term
infer
 Definition
come to a conclusion based on something known
Term
inhibit
 Definition
restrain
Term
instigate
 Definition
spur to action
Term
instill
 Definition
put a feeling into someone gradually
Term
instigate
 Definition
spur to action
Term
intercept
 Definition
interrupt something which is on its way
Term
interrogate
 Definition
question
Term
intimidate
 Definition
frighten by making threats
Term
invoke
 Definition
call upon
Term
irk
 Definition
annoy
Term
jar
 Definition
shake up
Term
jeer
 Definition
poke fun at
Term
lament
 Definition
feel sorrow for
Term
launch
 Definition
set in motion
Term
loom
 Definition
appear in a threatening manner
Term
lop
 Definition
cut off
Term
lure
 Definition
tempt
Term
lurk
 Definition
remain hidden
Term
magnify
 Definition
make larger
Term
maim
 Definition
cripple
Term
mimic
 Definition
imitate
Term
mock
 Definition
ridicule
Term
molest
 Definition
bother
Term
narrate
 Definition
tell
Term
navigate
 Definition
steer
Term
negate
 Definition
deny
Term
orient
 Definition
adjust oneself or someone to a situation
Term
oust
 Definition
expel
Term
parch
 Definition
make dry
Term
peer
 Definition
look closely
Term
pend
 Definition
remain undecided
Term
perfect
 Definition
complete
Term
perplex
 Definition
puzzle
Term
persevere
 Definition
continue on a course of action despite difficulties
Term
pertain
 Definition
have reference to
Term
perturb
 Definition
upset to a great extent
Term
peruse
 Definition
read carefully
Term
pine
 Definition
long for
Term
placate
 Definition
make calm
Term
ponder
 Definition
think through thoroughly
Term
preclude
 Definition
prevent something from happening
Term
prescribe
 Definition
order
Term
presume
 Definition
take for granted
Term
prevail
 Definition
win out over
Term
probe
 Definition
investigate thoroughly
Term
procure
 Definition
obtain
Term
profess
 Definition
claim with doubtful sincerity
Term
prosper
 Definition
be successful
Term
protrude
 Definition
project
Term
provoke
 Definition
arouse to action out of irritation
Term
pry
 Definition
look closely into
Term
quell
 Definition
subdue
Term
ravage
 Definition
ruin
Term
rebate
 Definition
give back, usually part of an amount paid
Term
rebuff
 Definition
repulse
Term
rebuke
 Definition
disapprove sharply
Term
recede
 Definition
move backward
Term
recompense
 Definition
repay
Term
reconcile
 Definition
bring together by settling differences
Term
recoup
 Definition
make up for
Term
rectify
 Definition
correct
Term
recur
 Definition
happen again
Term
redeem
 Definition
buy back; make good a promise
Term
refrain
 Definition
keep from
Term
refute
 Definition
prove false
Term
reimburse
 Definition
pay back
Term
reiterate
 Definition
repeat
Term
reject
 Definition
refuse to take
Term
relinquish
 Definition
give up
Term
reminisce
 Definition
recall past happenings
Term
remit
 Definition
send
Term
remunerate
 Definition
pay for work done
Term
renounce
 Definition
give up
Term
renovate
 Definition
restore
Term
repent
 Definition
feel regret for
Term
replenish
 Definition
make full again
Term
repose
 Definition
rest
Term
repress
 Definition
hold back
Term
repose
 Definition
rest
Term
reproach
 Definition
blame
Term
repudiate
 Definition
refuse to recognize
Term
repulse
 Definition
drive back
Term
rescind
 Definition
cancel
Term
respire
 Definition
breathe
Term
restrain
 Definition
hold back
Term
retain
 Definition
keep
Term
retaliate
 Definition
return in kind
Term
retard
 Definition
delay
Term
retort
 Definition
answer sharply
Term
retract
 Definition
take back
Term
retrieve
 Definition
get back
Term
revere
 Definition
have deep respect for
Term
revert
 Definition
go back to a former condition
Term
revoke
 Definition
withdraw
Term
rupture
 Definition
break
Term
salvage
 Definition
save something out of a disaster
Term
scald
 Definition
burn painfully with steam or hot liquid
Term
scan
 Definition
look at closely
Term
scoff
 Definition
mock
Term
scorn
 Definition
treat with contempt
Term
scour
 Definition
clean thoroughly;move about widely in a search
Term
scowl
 Definition
make an angry look
Term
seclude
 Definition
keep away from other people
Term
seep
 Definition
ooze
Term
seethe
 Definition
boil
Term
sever
 Definition
divide
Term
shear
 Definition
cut with a sharp instrument
Term
shed
 Definition
throw off
Term
shirk
 Definition
seek to avoid
Term
shrivel
 Definition
contract and wrinkle
Term
shun
 Definition
avoid
Term
shunt
 Definition
turn asid
Term
sift
 Definition
sort out through careful examination
Term
signify
 Definition
mean
Term
singe
 Definition
burn slightly
Term
skim
 Definition
read over quickly
Term
smite
 Definition
hit hard
Term
smolder
 Definition
burn or give off smoke after the fire is out
Term
snarl
 Definition
tangle
Term
soar
 Definition
fly high in the air
Term
sojourn
 Definition
live temporarily in place
Term
solicit
 Definition
plead for
Term
spurn
 Definition
reject scournfully
Term
startle
 Definition
surprise
Term
stifle
 Definition
suppress
Term
strew
 Definition
scatter
Term
strive
 Definition
try hard
Term
stun
 Definition
daze
Term
subside
 Definition
lessen in activity
Term
subsist
 Definition
continue to live with difficulty
Term
succumb
 Definition
yield to
Term
suffice
 Definition
be enough
Term
suppress
 Definition
put down
Term
surge
 Definition
increase suddenly
Term
surmount
 Definition
overcome
Term
sustain
 Definition
support
Term
swarm
 Definition
move in great numbers
Term
sway
 Definition
move back and forth
Term
tamper
 Definition
meddle with
Term
tarnish
 Definition
discolor
Term
taunt
 Definition
reproach mockingly
Term
thaw
 Definition
melt
Term
thrash
 Definition
defeat thoroughly
Term
thrive
 Definition
prosper
Term
throb
 Definition
beat insistently
Term
throttle
 Definition
choke
Term
thrust
 Definition
push forcefully and suddenly
Term
thwart
 Definition
prevent someone from achieving something
Term
tinge
 Definition
color slightly
Term
torment
 Definition
afflict with pain
Term
transform
 Definition
change the appearance of
Term
transmit
 Definition
send along
Term
transpire
 Definition
come to light
Term
traverse
 Definition
cross over
Term
trudge
 Definition
walk with difficulty
Term
trudge
 Definition
walk with difficulty
Term
undergo
 Definition
experience
Term
undo
 Definition
return to condition before something was done
Term
usurp
 Definition
seize power illegally
Term
utilize
 Definition
make use of
Term
utter
 Definition
speak
Term
vacate
 Definition
make empty
Term
vanquish
 Definition
conquer
Term
vary
 Definition
change
Term
vend
 Definition
sell
Term
verge
 Definition
be on the point of
Term
verify
 Definition
prove the truth of
Term
vex
 Definition
annoy
Term
vibrate
 Definition
move back and forth
Term
violate
 Definition
break
Term
vouch
 Definition
guarantee
Term
waive
 Definition
give up
Term
wane
 Definition
decrease in strength
Term
warp
 Definition
twist out of shape
Term
waver
 Definition
sway back and forth
Term
whet
 Definition
sharpen
Term
wield
 Definition
put to use
Term
wilt
 Definition
become limp
Term
wither
 Definition
dry up
Term
withstand
 Definition
hold out against
Term
wrest
 Definition
pull violently
Term
wring
 Definition
force out by squeezing
Term
writhe
 Definition
twist and turn about
Term
yearn
 Definition
long for
Term
yield
 Definition
give up
Term
acrid
 Definition
sharp to taste or smell
Term
adamant
 Definition
unyielding
Term
adept
 Definition
skilled
Term
adroit
 Definition
skillful
Term
aesthetic
 Definition
having to do with beauty
Term
agile
 Definition
nimble
Term
ambidextrous
 Definition
equally skilled at using both hands
Term
amenable
 Definition
disposed to follow
Term
amiable
 Definition
friendly
Term
apt
 Definition
suitable
Term
aquatic
 Definition
living in or practiced on water
Term
ardent
 Definition
passionate
Term
arrogant
 Definition
overly proud
Term
articulate
 Definition
able to express oneself clearly
Term
astute
 Definition
shrewd
Term
auspicious
 Definition
favorable
Term
austere
 Definition
harsh
Term
authentic
 Definition
genuine
Term
auxiliary
 Definition
helping
Term
barren
 Definition
unfruitful
Term
bizarre
 Definition
strange
Term
bland
 Definition
gentle
Term
blatant
 Definition
overly loud
Term
boisterous
 Definition
rambunctious
Term
brusque
 Definition
rudely brief
Term
callous
 Definition
unfeeling
Term
candid
 Definition
honest
Term
casual
 Definition
offhand
Term
chic
 Definition
stylish
Term
chronic
 Definition
continuing over a long period of time
Term
civic
 Definition
municipal
Term
civil
 Definition
courteous
Term
cogent
 Definition
convincing
Term
coherent
 Definition
clearly holding together
Term
colloquial
 Definition
conversational
Term
colossal
 Definition
huge
Term
compatible
 Definition
capable of getting along together
Term
complacent
 Definition
satisfied with oneself
Term
concise
 Definition
brief but complete
Term
copious
 Definition
plentiful
Term
crafty
 Definition
sly
Term
credible
 Definition
believable
Term
credulous
 Definition
given to believing anything to easily
Term
cumbersome
 Definition
bulky
Term
cursory
 Definition
done quickly but only on the surface
Term
curt
 Definition
rudely brief
Term
deft
 Definition
skillful
Term
defunct
 Definition
dead
Term
demure
 Definition
overly modest
Term
derogatory
 Definition
belittling
Term
desolate
 Definition
lonely
Term
despondent
 Definition
depressed
Term
destitute
 Definition
poverty-stricken
Term
detergent
 Definition
cleansing
Term
devious
 Definition
indirect
Term
devoid
 Definition
completely free of
Term
devout
 Definition
very religious
Term
diffident
 Definition
shy
Term
diffident
 Definition
shy
Term
diminutive
 Definition
tiny
Term
dire
 Definition
dreadful
Term
discreet
 Definition
careful
Term
discrete
 Definition
distinctly seperate
Term
disinterested
 Definition
impartial
Term
dismal
 Definition
gloomy
Term
distraught
 Definition
driven to distraction
Term
diverse
 Definition
varied
Term
docile
 Definition
easily lead
Term
dogmatic
 Definition
stubbornly positive
Term
domestic
 Definition
having to do with the home
Term
dominant
 Definition
ruling
Term
dormant
 Definition
sleeping
Term
drastic
 Definition
extreme
Term
dreary
 Definition
gloomy
Term
dubious
 Definition
doubtful
Term
durable
 Definition
lasting
Term
dynamic
 Definition
energetic
Term
earnest
 Definition
intensely serious
Term
ebony
 Definition
black
Term
eccentric
 Definition
peculiar
Term
edible
 Definition
fit to be eaten
Term
eerie
 Definition
weird
Term
elegant
 Definition
tastefully fine
Term
eloquent
 Definition
powerfully fluent in writing or speech
Term
elusive
 Definition
hard to get hold of
Term
eminent
 Definition
distinguished
Term
epic
 Definition
heroic in size
Term
erratic
 Definition
not regular
Term
eternal
 Definition
everlasting
Term
ethnic
 Definition
having to do with race
Term
exorbitant
 Definition
unreasonable
Term
exotic
 Definition
foreign
Term
expedient
 Definition
suitable in a given situation but not necessarily correct
Term
explicit
 Definition
clearly indicated
Term
exquisite
 Definition
extremely beautiful
Term
extemporaneous
 Definition
spoken or accomplished with little preparation
Term
extensive
 Definition
broad
Term
extinct
 Definition
no longer existing
Term
extraneous
 Definition
having nothing to do with the subject at hand
Term
fanatic
 Definition
extremely emotionally enthusiastic
Term
feasible
 Definition
possible to carry out
Term
feeble
 Definition
weak
Term
fertile
 Definition
productive
Term
fervent
 Definition
warmly felt
Term
festive
 Definition
in the spirit of a holiday
Term
fickle
 Definition
changeable
Term
flagrant
 Definition
noticeably bad
Term
fleet
 Definition
swift
Term
flimsy
 Definition
not strong
Term
fluent
 Definition
smooth
Term
forlorn
 Definition
hopeless
Term
formidable
 Definition
fear-inspiring because of size or strength
Term
fragile
 Definition
easily broken
Term
frail
 Definition
delicate
Term
frank
 Definition
outspoken
Term
fraternal
 Definition
brotherly
Term
frigid
 Definition
extremely cold
Term
frugal
 Definition
thrifty
Term
futile
 Definition
useless
Term
gala
 Definition
festive
Term
gallant
 Definition
courteously brave
Term
gaudy
 Definition
tastelessly showy
Term
gaunt
 Definition
overly thin and weary-looking
Term
genial
 Definition
kindly
Term
germane
 Definition
pertinent
Term
ghastly
 Definition
frightful
Term
gigantic
 Definition
huge
Term
glib
 Definition
fluent but insincere
Term
glum
 Definition
gloomy
Term
gory
 Definition
bloody
Term
graphic
 Definition
vividly realistic
Term
gratis
 Definition
free
Term
grievous
 Definition
causing sorrow
Term
grim
 Definition
sternly forbidding
Term
gross
 Definition
glaringly bad
Term
grotesque
 Definition
distorted in appearance
Term
gruesome
 Definition
horrifying
Term
gullible
 Definition
easily fooled
Term
guttural
 Definition
throaty
Term
haggard
 Definition
worn-looking
Term
hale
 Definition
healthy
Term
haphazard
 Definition
chance
Term
hardy
 Definition
having endurance
Term
harsh
 Definition
disagreeably rough
Term
haughty
 Definition
overly proud
Term
hearty
 Definition
friendly
Term
hectic
 Definition
feverish
Term
heinous
 Definition
outrageous
Term
hideous
 Definition
extremely ugly
Term
hilarious
 Definition
very gay
Term
homogenous
 Definition
of like kind
Term
horrendous
 Definition
horrible
Term
hostile
 Definition
unfriendly
Term
humane
 Definition
merciful
Term
humble
 Definition
modest
Term
humid
 Definition
damp
Term
illicit
 Definition
illegal
Term
immaculate
 Definition
spotlessly clean
Term
immense
 Definition
very large
Term
imminent
 Definition
about to happen
Term
impartial
 Definition
unbiased
Term
imperative
 Definition
necessary
Term
impertinent
 Definition
rude
Term
impetuous
 Definition
acting on impulse
Term
implicit
 Definition
implied
Term
impromptu
 Definition
without any preparation
Term
imprudent
 Definition
rudely bold
Term
inane
 Definition
silly
Term
incendiary
 Definition
causing fire
Term
incessant
 Definition
uninterrupted
Term
inclement
 Definition
rough
Term
incognito
 Definition
with real identity hidden
Term
incoherent
 Definition
not clearly connected
Term
indelible
 Definition
unable to be erased
Term
indifferent
 Definition
showing no interest
Term
indigent
 Definition
poor
Term
indignant
 Definition
very angry
Term
indispensable
 Definition
absolutely necessary
Term
industrious
 Definition
hard-working
Term
inept
 Definition
ineffective
Term
infallible
 Definition
unable to make a mistake
Term
infamous
 Definition
having a bad reputation
Term
infinite
 Definition
endless
Term
infinitesimal
 Definition
very very small
Term
inflexible
 Definition
unbending
Term
ingenious
 Definition
clever
Term
ingenuous
 Definition
naturally simple
Term
inherent
 Definition
existing in someone or something
Term
innate
 Definition
inborn
Term
innocuous
 Definition
harmless
Term
insipid
 Definition
uninteresting
Term
insolent
 Definition
boldly rude
Term
integral
 Definition
essential to the whole
Term
intensive
 Definition
thorough
Term
intermittent
 Definition
starting and stopping
Term
intolerant
 Definition
unwilling or unable to respect others or their beliefs
Term
intricate
 Definition
complicated
Term
invincible
 Definition
unable to be conquered
Term
irate
 Definition
angry
Term
irrational
 Definition
unreasonable
Term
jovial
 Definition
good-humored
Term
jubilant
 Definition
joyous
Term
judicious
 Definition
showing good judgment
Term
laborious
 Definition
demanding a lot of work
Term
lank
 Definition
tall and thin
Term
latent
 Definition
hidden
Term
laudable
 Definition
worthy of praise
Term
lavish
 Definition
extremely generous
Term
lax
 Definition
loose
Term
legible
 Definition
easily read
Term
legitimate
 Definition
lawful
Term
lethal
 Definition
fatal
Term
listless
 Definition
lacking in spirit
Term
literal
 Definition
following the exact words or intended meaning of the original.
Term
literate
 Definition
educated to the point of being able to read and write
Term
livid
 Definition
discolored by a bruise
Term
loath
 Definition
reluctant
Term
lofty
 Definition
very high
Term
loquacious
 Definition
talkative
Term
lucid
 Definition
clear
Term
lucrative
 Definition
profitable
Term
ludicrous
 Definition
ridiculous
Term
lurid
 Definition
shockingly sensational
Term
lusty
 Definition
vigorous
Term
majestic
 Definition
grand
Term
malicious
 Definition
spiteful
Term
malignant
 Definition
harmful
Term
mammoth
 Definition
gigantic
Term
mandatory
 Definition
required
Term
manifest
 Definition
evident
Term
manual
 Definition
done by the hands
Term
marine
 Definition
of the sea
Term
martial
 Definition
warlike
Term
massive
 Definition
bulky and heavy
Term
meager
 Definition
scanty
Term
menial
 Definition
lowly
Term
mercenary
 Definition
working only for financial gain
Term
meticulous
 Definition
extremely careful
Term
militant
 Definition
aggressive
Term
mobile
 Definition
movable
Term
moot
 Definition
debatable
Term
morbid
 Definition
unhealthily gloomy
Term
mutual
 Definition
reciprocal
Term
naive
 Definition
innocently simple
Term
nauseous
 Definition
disgusting
Term
nautical
 Definition
having to do with ships and sailing
Term
negligent
 Definition
neglectful
Term
neurotic
 Definition
describing the behavior of a person suffering from an emotional disorder
Term
nimble
 Definition
moving quickly and easily
Term
nocturnal
 Definition
of the night
Term
nominal
 Definition
small in comparison with service or value received
Term
nonchalant
 Definition
casual and unexcited
Term
notable
 Definition
important
Term
notorious
 Definition
well-known in an unfavorable way
Term
null
 Definition
having no effect
Term
obese
 Definition
overly fat
Term
objective
 Definition
free from prejudice
Term
oblique
 Definition
indirectly indicated
Term
obnoxious
 Definition
extremely unpleasant
Term
obsolete
 Definition
out-of-date
Term
obstinate
 Definition
stubborn
Term
ominous
 Definition
threatening
Term
onerous
 Definition
burdensome
Term
opportune
 Definition
timely
Term
opulent
 Definition
wealthy
Term
ornate
 Definition
elaborately decorated
Term
orthodox
 Definition
usually approved
Term
ostensible
 Definition
apparent
Term
outright
 Definition
complete
Term
overt
 Definition
open
Term
paltry
 Definition
insignificant
Term
paramount
 Definition
chief
Term
passive
 Definition
not active
Term
patent
 Definition
obvious
Term
pathetic
 Definition
pitiful
Term
pedestrian
 Definition
unimaginative
Term
peevish
 Definition
irritable
Term
penitent
 Definition
repentant
Term
pensive
 Definition
thoughtful
Term
perennial
 Definition
lasting for a long time
Term
perilous
 Definition
dangerous
Term
pertinent
 Definition
relevant
Term
petty
 Definition
relatively unimportant
Term
picayune
 Definition
petty
Term
pious
 Definition
devoutly religious
Term
placid
 Definition
calm
Term
plausible
 Definition
apparently true
Term
pliable
 Definition
flexible
Term
poignant
 Definition
keenly painful to the emotions
Term
pompous
 Definition
self-important
Term
portable
 Definition
capable of being carried
Term
posthumous
 Definition
taking place after a persons death
Term
potent
 Definition
powerful
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potential
 Definition
possible
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practicable
 Definition
capable of being done
Term
pragmatic
 Definition
practical
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precarious
 Definition
risky
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precise
 Definition
exact
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precocious
 Definition
advanced to a level earlier than is to be expected
Term
predominant
 Definition
prevailing
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preposterous
 Definition
ridiculous
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prevalent
 Definition
widespread
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primary
 Definition
fundamental
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prime
 Definition
first in importance or quality
Term
primitive
 Definition
crude
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prior
 Definition
previous
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prodigious
 Definition
extraordinary in size or amount
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proficient
 Definition
skilled
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profuse
 Definition
abundantly given
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prolific
 Definition
producing large amount
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prone
 Definition
disposed to
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prosaic
 Definition
ordinary
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prostrate
 Definition
laid low
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provincial
 Definition
narrow
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prudent
 Definition
discreet, cautious
Term
pugnacious
 Definition
quarrelsome
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pungent
 Definition
sharp to taste of smell
Term
punitive
 Definition
inflicting punishment
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puny
 Definition
small in size or strength
Term
putrid
 Definition
rotten
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quaint
 Definition
pleasantly odd
Term
radiant
 Definition
brightly shining
Term
rampant
 Definition
spreading unchecked
Term
rancid
 Definition
having the taste or smell of stale food
Term
random
 Definition
decided by chance
Term
rank
 Definition
complete
Term
rash
 Definition
reckless
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raucous
 Definition
harsh
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ravenous
 Definition
extremely hungry
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reflex
 Definition
or an involuntary response
Term
regal
 Definition
royal
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relentless
 Definition
persistent
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relevant
 Definition
pertinent
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remiss
 Definition
careless
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remote
 Definition
far distant
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replete
 Definition
filled
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repugnant
 Definition
extremely distateful
Term
repulsive
 Definition
disgusting
Term
reputable
 Definition
respectable
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resigned
 Definition
submitting passively to
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resolute
 Definition
firmly determined
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resonant
 Definition
resounding
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restive
 Definition
restless
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reticent
 Definition
speaking little
Term
rigid
 Definition
stiff
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robust
 Definition
strong and healthy
Term
rowdy
 Definition
rough and disorderly
Term
rugged
 Definition
rough
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rustic
 Definition
of the country
Term
ruthless
 Definition
pitiless
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sage
 Definition
wise
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salient
 Definition
prominent
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salutary
 Definition
healthful
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sane
 Definition
mentally sound
Term
sanguinary
 Definition
bloody
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sanguine
 Definition
cheerfully hopeful
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scanty
 Definition
meager
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scholastic
 Definition
having to do with school and education
Term
scrawny
 Definition
thin
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scrupulous
 Definition
careful and honest
Term
secretive
 Definition
given to secrecy
Term
secular
 Definition
not religious
Term
sedate
 Definition
dignified
Term
serene
 Definition
calm
Term
sheer
 Definition
very thin; utter
Term
shiftless
 Definition
lazy
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shifty
 Definition
tricky
Term
shoddy
 Definition
inferior in quality
Term
shrewd
 Definition
clever in ones dealings
Term
simultaneous
 Definition
happening at the same time
Term
singular
 Definition
remarkable; strange
Term
sinister
 Definition
threatening evil
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skeptical
 Definition
showing doubt
Term
slack
 Definition
not busy
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sleek
 Definition
smooth and glossy
Term
slender
 Definition
small in size or amount
Term
slovenly
 Definition
untidy
Term
sluggish
 Definition
slow-moving
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smug
 Definition
self-satisfied
Term
snug
 Definition
comfortable
Term
sober
 Definition
serious
Term
solemn
 Definition
grave
Term
solitary
 Definition
lone
Term
somber
 Definition
dark and gloomy
Term
sophisticated
 Definition
wise in the ways of the world
Term
sordid
 Definition
wretched
Term
sparse
 Definition
thinly scattered
Term
spirited
 Definition
lively
Term
spiritual
 Definition
of the spirit or soul
Term
spontaneous
 Definition
happening as a result of natural impulse
Term
sporadic
 Definition
happening at irregular times
Term
spry
 Definition
nimble
Term
staccato
 Definition
with breaks between successive sounds
Term
stagnant
 Definition
dirty from lack of movement
Term
stalwart
 Definition
robust
Term
staunch
 Definition
firm
Term
stark
 Definition
bleak
Term
stately
 Definition
dignified
Term
static
 Definition
stationary
Term
stationary
 Definition
not moving
Term
steadfast
 Definition
firm
Term
stern
 Definition
severe
Term
stocky
 Definition
short and heavily built
Term
stodgy
 Definition
uninteresting
Term
stoical
 Definition
unmoved emotionally
Term
stout
 Definition
fat; firm
Term
straightforward
 Definition
honest
Term
strenuous
 Definition
demanding great energy
Term
stupendous
 Definition
amazing
Term
sturdy
 Definition
strongly built
Term
suave
 Definition
smoothly polite
Term
sublime
 Definition
inspiring admiration because of noble quality
Term
subsidiary
 Definition
of less importance
Term
substantial
 Definition
of considerable numbers of size
Term
subtle
 Definition
suggested delicately
Term
sullen
 Definition
resentful
Term
sultry
 Definition
extremely hot and humid
Term
sumptuous
 Definition
costly
Term
sundry
 Definition
various
Term
superb
 Definition
of a high degree of excellence
Term
superficial
 Definition
not going beyond the obvious
Term
superlative
 Definition
superior to all others
Term
superfluous
 Definition
beyond what is needed
Term
superlative
 Definition
superior to all others
Term
supple
 Definition
limber
Term
surly
 Definition
offensively rude
Term
susceptible
 Definition
easily affected
Term
swarthy
 Definition
dark-skinned
Term
tacit
 Definition
not openly said but implied
Term
tangible
 Definition
capable of being touched; actual
Term
tardy
 Definition
late
Term
taut
 Definition
tightly stretched
Term
tart
 Definition
having a sharp taste
Term
tedious
 Definition
long and tirsome
Term
temperate
 Definition
moderate
Term
tenacious
 Definition
holding fast
Term
tentative
 Definition
for a temporary period of trial
Term
tepid
 Definition
lukewarm
Term
terminal
 Definition
concluding
Term
terse
 Definition
brief but expressing a good deal
Term
thankless
 Definition
unappreciated
Term
tidy
 Definition
neat
Term
timeless
 Definition
eternal
Term
timely
 Definition
happening at a desirable time
Term
timid
 Definition
shy
Term
tiresome
 Definition
tiring
Term
titanic
 Definition
of enormous size or strength
Term
torrid
 Definition
intensely hot
Term
tranquil
 Definition
calm
Term
transient
 Definition
passing away after a brief time
Term
trifling
 Definition
of little importance
Term
trite
 Definition
ordinary
Term
trivial
 Definition
insignificant
Term
turbulent
 Definition
agitated
Term
ultimate
 Definition
final
Term
unanimous
 Definition
in complete agreement
Term
unassuming
 Definition
modest
Term
uncanny
 Definition
unnatural
Term
unconditional
 Definition
absolute
Term
uncouth
 Definition
crude and clumsy
Term
undaunted
 Definition
not discouraged
Term
underhanded
 Definition
sly
Term
unduly
 Definition
overly
Term
uneasy
 Definition
disturbed
Term
ungainly
 Definition
awkward
Term
unique
 Definition
only one of its kind
Term
unkempt
 Definition
not combed
Term
unruly
 Definition
disorderly
Term
unscathed
 Definition
uninjured
Term
unwieldy
 Definition
clumsy to use, usually because of size
Term
upright
 Definition
honest
Term
utmost
 Definition
most extreme
Term
utter
 Definition
complete
Term
vain
 Definition
futile; conceited
Term
valiant
 Definition
brave
Term
valid
 Definition
sound
Term
vast
 Definition
very large in extent or size
Term
vehement
 Definition
violent in feeling
Term
verbatim
 Definition
word for word
Term
versatile
 Definition
able to perform many tasks well
Term
vigilant
 Definition
watchful
Term
vile
 Definition
highly disgusting
Term
visible
 Definition
able to be seen
Term
vital
 Definition
essential
Term
vivacious
 Definition
lively
Term
vivid
 Definition
bright
Term
void
 Definition
not binding legally
Term
voluminous
 Definition
very great in size
Term
voracious
 Definition
greedy for food
Term
vulnerable
 Definition
open to attack
Term
wary
 Definition
cautious
Term
weary
 Definition
tired
Term
wee
 Definition
very small
Term
weighty
 Definition
important
Term
wholesome
 Definition
causing a feeling of well-being
Term
wily
 Definition
cunning
Term
wishful
 Definition
showing desire that something be
Term
witty
 Definition
amusingly clever
Term
wordy
 Definition
using too many words
Term
worldly
 Definition
enjoying the pleasures and experiences of this world
Term
worthy
 Definition
deserving
Term
wretched
 Definition
miserable
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