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14339889800abbreviate (v)to make briefer0
14339891772Abstinencethe practice of abstaining from something : the practice of not doing or having something that is wanted or enjoyable1
14339892698Acrimonyanger and bitterness: harsh or biting sharpness especially of words, manner, or feelings2
14339894497Adulationexcessive or slavish admiration or flattery3
14339900231Adversitya state or instance of serious or continued difficulty or misfortune4
14339901986Aesthetic (adj)of, relating to, or dealing with aesthetics or the beautiful5
14339907529Amicable (adj)characterized by friendly goodwill6
14339909335Anachronistic (adj)an error in chronology7
14339912172Anecdote (n)a usually short narrative of an interesting, amusing, or biographical incident8
14339913290Anonymous (adj)of unknown authorship or origin9
14339914717Antagonist (n)one that contends with or opposes another10
14339916539Antidote (n)a remedy to counteract the effects of poison11
14339918885Arid (adj)excessively dry12
14339919010Assiduous (adj)showing great care, attention, and effort13
14339921588Asylum (n)an inviolable place of refuge and protection giving shelter to criminals and debtors14
14339931496Benevolent (adj)marked by or disposed to doing good15
14339937471Brusque (adj)markedly short and abrupt16
14339938857Cacophony (n)harsh or jarring sound17
14339940336Camaraderie (n)a spirit of friendly good-fellowship18
14339941499Capacious (adj)containing or capable of containing a great deal19
14339942656Caustic (adj)capable of destroying or eating away by chemical action20
14339944431Censure (v)a judgment involving condemnation21
14339945121Circuitous (adj)having a circular or winding course22
14339946477Clairvoyant (adj)able to see beyond the range of ordinary perception23
14339951550Cogent (adj)appealing forcibly to the mind or reason24
14339954224Collaborate (v)to work jointly with others or together especially in an intellectual endeavor25
14339955413Compassion (n)sympathetic consciousness of others' distresses together with a desire to alleviate it26
14339956506Compromise (v)settlement of differences by arbitration or by consent reached by mutual concessions27
14339957845Condescending (adj)showing or characterized by a patronizing or superior attitude toward others28
14339958808Conditional (n)a conditional word, clause, verb form, or morpheme29
14339961713Conformist (n)one who conforms: a person who behaves in accordance with prevailing standards or customs and typically dislikes or avoids unconventional behavior30
14339962358Congregation (n)an assembly of persons31
14339967045Convergence (adj)the act of converging and especially moving toward union or uniformity32
14339971292deleterious (adj)harmful often in a subtle or unexpected way33
14339972930demagogue (n)a leader who makes use of popular prejudices and false claims and promises in order to gain power34
14339974082dichotomy (n)a division into two especially mutually exclusive or contradictory groups or entities35
14339975645digression (n)the act or an instance of leaving the main subject in an extended written or verbal expression of thought36
14339976454diligent (adj)characterized by steady, earnest, and energetic effort37
14339980662discredit (v)to refuse to accept as true or accurate38
14339987132disdain (v)to look on with scorn39
14339988405divergent (adj)moving or extending in different directions from a common point: diverging from each other40
14340442780empathy (n)the action of understanding, being aware of, being sensitive to, and vicariously experiencing the feelings, thoughts, and experience of another of either the past or present without having the feelings, thoughts, and experience fully communicated in an objectively explicit manner41
14340442781emulate (v)to strive to equal or excel42
14340445378enervating (adj)lacking physical, mental, or moral vigor43
14340446207enhance (v)to increase or improve in value, quality, desirability, or attractiveness44
14340448361ephemeral (adj)a typical or ideal example45
14340468393epitome (n)a typical or ideal example46
14340456609esoteric (adj)designed for or understood by the specially initiated alone47
14340456610evanescent (adj)tending to vanish like vapor48
14340467615exasperation (n)the state of being exasperated49
14340471961exemplary (adj)deserving imitation50
14340473069extenuating (adj)tending to lessen the real or apparent seriousness of something (such as a crime, offense, or fault)51
14340482902finagle (v)to obtain by indirect or involved means52
14340489724florid (adj)very flowery in style53
14340493755fortuitous (adj)occurring by chance54
14340495406frugal (adj)characterized by or reflecting economy in the use of resources55
14340500329glib (adj)marked by ease and informality56
14340501362hackneyed (adj)lacking in freshness or originality57
14340503510haughty (adj)blatantly and disdainfully proud58
14340506515hedonist (n)a person who is devoted to the pursuit of pleasure59
14340507775hypothesis (n)a tentative assumption made in order to draw out and test its logical or empirical60
14340508936idiosyncratic (adj)a peculiarity of constitution or temperament61
14340514372impetuous (adj) impute (v)marked by impulsive vehemence or passion to lay the responsibility or blame for (something) often falsely or unjustly62
14340515730incompletable (adj)impossible to finish or bring to completion63
14340576029inconsequential (adj)of no significance64
14340578156inevitable (adj)incapable of being avoided or evaded65
14340579536insidious (adj)having a gradual and cumulative effect66
14340589520integrity (n)firm adherence to a code of especially moral or artistic values67
14340591815intrepid (adj)characterized by resolute fearlessness, fortitude, and endurance68
14340593032intuitive (adj)readily learned or understood69
14340594027jubilation (n)an act of rejoicing70
14340594815lackadaisical (adj)lacking life, spirit, or zest71
14340595388litany (n)a resonant or repetitive chant72
14340597403lobbyist (n)one who conducts activities aimed at influencing or swaying public officials and especially members of a legislative body on legislation73
14340601287longevity (n)a long duration of individual life74
14340602930lurid (adj)causing horror or revulsion75
14340604044malaise (n)lack of health often indicative of or accompanying the onset of an illness76
14340604626maudlin (adj)drunk enough to be emotionally silly77
14340605812mundane (adj)of, relating to, or characteristic of the world78
14340607734nonchalant (adj)having an air of easy unconcern or indifference79
14340609033non sequituran inference that does not follow from the premises80
14340609646obsequious (adj)marked by or exhibiting a fawning attentiveness81
14340612452opulent (adj)having a large estate or property82
14340613703orator (n)one who delivers an oration83
14340617250ostentatious (adj)attracting or seeking to attract attention, admiration, or envy often by gaudiness or obviousness84
14340619892parched (adj)deprived of natural moisture85
14340626434peevish (adj)querulous in temperament or mood86
14340627849perfidious (adj)of, relating to, or characterized by perfidy87
14340629134perfunctory (adj)characterized by routine or superficiality88
14340630872precocious (adj)exhibiting mature qualities at an unusually early age89
14340658003pretentious (adj)making usually unjustified or excessive claims (as of value or standing)90
14340668653procrastinate (v)to put off intentionally and habitually91
14340669321prosaic (adj)characteristic of prose as distinguished from poetry92
14340670775prosperity (n)the condition of being successful or thriving93
14340671900provocative (adj)serving or tending to provoke, excite, or stimulate94
14340672745prudent (adj)characterized by, arising from, or showing prudence95
14340674355querulous (adj)habitually complaining96
14340675103rancorous (adj)deeply malevolent97
14340675860reclusive (adj)seeking solitude98
14340678443reconciliation (n)the action of reconciling: the state of being reconciled99
14340680160renovation (n)to restore to a former better state (as by cleaning, repairing, or rebuilding100
14340681973revel (v)to take part in a revel101
14340683378resilient (adj)characterized or marked by resilience: capable of withstanding shock without permanent deformation or rupture102
14340684936restrained (adj)marked by restraint: not excessive or extravagant103
14340687673reverence (n)honor or respect felt or shown104
14340693763sagacity (n)the quality of being sagacious105
14340695136scrutinize (v)to examine closely and minutely106
14340699132spontaneity (n)the quality or state of being spontaneous107
14340709798spurious (adj)outwardly similar or corresponding to something without having its genuine qualities108
14340709799submissive (adj)submitting to others109
14340709800substantiate (v)to establish by proof or competent evidence110
14340711957subtle (adj)hard to detect or describe111
14340713010superficial (adj)of, relating to, or located near a surface112
14340714001superfluous (adj)exceeding what is sufficient or necessary113
14340716874suppress (v)to put down by authority or force114
14340717564surreptitious (adj)acting or doing something clandestinely115
14340718654tactful (adj)having or showing tact116
14340725080tenacious (adj)not easily pulled apart117
14340733484transient (adj)passing through or by a place with only a brief stay118
14340734353ubiquitous (adj)existing or being everywhere at the same time119
14340735756venerable (adj)calling forth respect through age120
14340736702vile (adj)morally despicable or abhorrent121
14340738411vicarious (n)pleasure or feeling is experienced by watching, listening to, or reading about other people doing something, rather than by doing it yourself122
14340740996vindicate (v)to free from allegation or blame123
14340742821wary (adj)marked by keen caution, cunning, and watchfulness especially in detecting and escaping danger124

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