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10143493159Abate(v.) to make less in amount, degree, etc.; to subside, become less; to nullify; to deduct, omit0
10143493160AcquitTo find not guilty of a fault or crime1
10143493161Admonitionan act or action of admonishing; authoritative counsel or warning.2
10143493162Affabilitya disposition to be friendly and approachable (easy to talk to)3
10143493163AmbleTo casually walk; stroll4
10143493164AppellationA name, title, or designation5
10143493165Approbation(n.) the expression of approval or favorable opinion, praise; official approval6
10143493166Ardorintense and passionate feeling7
10143493167Assiduous(adj.) persistent, attentive, diligent8
10143493168Assuage(v.) to make easier or milder, relieve; to quiet, calm; to put an end to, appease, satisfy, quench9
10143493169Atone(v.) to make up for10
10143493170Audacious(adj.) bold, adventurous, recklessly daring11
10143493171Augment(v.) to make larger, increase12
10143493172Auspicious(adj.) favorable; fortunate13
10143493173Candid(adj.) frank, sincere; impartial; unposed14
10143493174CapriceA sudden impulse, whim, or unmotivated change of mind15
10143493175Circuitous(adj.) roundabout, not direct16
10143493176ClamorousCharacterized by a loud noise or outcry17
10143493177Cogent(adj.) forceful, convincing; relevant, to the point18
10143493178ColloquialCharacteristic of ordinary conversation rather than formal speech or writing19
10143493179Commodious(adj.) roomy, spacious20
10143493180Compunction(n.) remorse, regret21
10143493181ContritionHeartfelt sorrow and aversion for sins committed along with the intention to sin no more22
10143493182Corpulent(adj.) fat; having a large, bulky body23
10143493183DebauchedCorrupted24
10143493184Decorousproper; tasteful; socially correct25
10143493185DeferentialRespectful26
10143493186DeprecateTo express disapproval of27
10143493187Diffident(adj.) shy, lacking self-confidence; modest, reserved28
10143493188Disconsolate(adj.) deeply unhappy or dejected; without hope, beyond consolation29
10143493189Dissipateto break up or scatter; to squander; to engage in extravagant, intemperate, or dissolute pleasure.30
10143493190EncumbranceA burden or impediment31
10143493191Eradicate(v.) to root out, get rid of, destroy completely32
10143493192Essayto test or try; to attempt; to experiment33
10143493193Forlorn(adj.) totally abandoned and helpless; sad and lonely; wretched or pitiful; almost hopeless34
10143493194FurtiveStealthy; secretive35
10143493195Hegemonythe domination of one state or group over its allies36
10143493196Hortatoryencouraging; exhorting37
10143493197IdiomA common, often used expression that doesn't make sense if you take it literally.38
10143493198ImpertinentRude and disrespectful39
10143493199ImperviousNot affected or hurt by; admitting of no passage or entrance40
10143493200Improvident(adj.) not thrifty; failing to plan ahead41
10143493201InanityFoolishness; a silly or pointless act42
10143493202Incontinent(adj.) Lacking self-restraint; licentious "The incontinent hysteria of the fans."43
10143493203IncredulousDisbelieving, skeptical44
10143493204IndignationAnger or annoyance provoked by what is perceived as unfair treatment45
10143493205IndolenceInclination to laziness46
10143493206InexorableImpossible to stop or prevent47
10143493207InsensateLacking physical sensation48
10143493208Inveigleto obtain by deception or flattery49
10143493209InviolableSecure from violation or from being profaned50
10143493210IrascibleEasily angered51
10143493211Irradiatev. To render clear and intelligible. illuminate (something) by or as if by shining light on it52
10143493212Irrevocable(adj.) incapable of being changed or called back53
10143493213JocularCharacterized by joking54
10143493214LambentSoftly bright or radiant55
10143493215Languid(adj.) drooping; without energy, sluggish56
10143493216Lassitude(n.) weariness of body or mind, lack of energy57
10143493217LaudatoryExpressing praise58
10143493218LicentiousMorally unrestrained59
10143493219LuridSensational60
10143493220MagnanimousGenerous61
10143493221Malignedto speak harmful untruths about; speak evil of; slander; defame62
10143493222MaudlinExcessively sentimental63
10143493223MelancholyDepression of spirits64
10143493224Misanthrope(n.) a person who hates or despises people65
10143493225Mitigate(v.) to make milder or softer, to moderate in force or intensity66
10143493226Monotonywearisome uniformity or lack of variety; the continuance of an unvarying sound; monotone.67
10143493227MortificationA feeling of humiliation or shame68
10143493228Munificent(adj.) extremely generous, lavish69
10143493229ObduracyStubbornly persistent in wrongdoing70
10143493230ObeisanceA bow or similar gesture expressing deep respect71
10143493231OfficiousMeddling; excessively forward in offering services or assuming authority72
10143493232PeremptorilyLeaving no opportunity for denial or refusal73
10143493233Pernicious(adj.) extremely harmful; deadly, fatal74
10143493234Peroration(rhetoric) the concluding section of an oration75
10143493235Persiflage(n.) lighthearted joking, talk, or writing76
10143493236PlacidNot easily upset or excited77
10143493237Plaudits(n. pl.) applause; enthusiastic praise or approval78
10143493238PredilectionA preference or special liking for something; a bias in favor of something79
10143493239Prodigious(adj.) immense; extraordinary in bulk, size, or degree80
10143493240Propensity(n.) a natural inclination or predilection toward81
10143493241Propitiateto conciliate; to appease82
10143493242PrudentCareful83
10143493243PugilistA boxer84
10143493244Recompense(v) to pay back; to give a reward; (n) a payment for loss, service, or injury.85
10143493245RegaleTo entertain or delight86
10143493246Remonstrate(v.) to argue or plead with someone against something, protest against, object to87
10143493247Remunerationpayment for work done88
10143493248Repudiate(v.) to disown, reject, or deny the validity of89
10143493249RigorGreat hardship or difficulty; harshness; severity90
10143493250Rivensplit or tear apart violently91
10143493251SagaciousWise; having keen perception and sound judgement92
10143493252Sallow(of a person's face or complexion) of an unhealthy yellow or pale brown color.93
10143493253Salubrious(adj) healthful, promoting health94
10143493254Sanguineruddy; cheerfully optimistic95
10143493255Sedulous(adj.) persistent, showing industry and determination96
10143493256Shirk(v.) to avoid or get out of doing work, neglect a duty; to sneak, slink97
10143493257Shornhaving the hair or wool cut or clipped off as if with shears or clippers98
10143493258Sonorous(adj.) full, deep, or rich in sound; impressive in style99
10143493259SpurnTo refuse with scorn, disdain100
10143493260Stagnant(adj.) not running or flowing; foul from standing still; inactive, sluggish, dull101
10143493261Stipulate(v.) to arrange specifically; to require as a condition of agreement102
10143493262Sullen(adj) silent or brooding because of ill humor, anger, or resentment; slow moving, sluggish.103
10143493263Supplicate(v) pray humbly; ask, beg, or seek in a humble way104
10143493264TenacityHanging on to something persistently or stubbornly105
10143493265Tumidswollen, distended, a bulging shape, overblown, bombastic106
10143493266Umbrageous(adj) spotted with shadows; inclined to take offense easily107
10143493267Uncanny(adj.) strange, mysterious, weird, beyond explanation108
10143493268Vanquish(v.) to defeat in a battle or contest, overthrow; to overcome a feeling or condition109
10143493269Venerableaccorded a great deal of respect, especially because of age, wisdom, or character.110
10143493270VerdureGreenery; fresh and ripe vegetation111
10143493271Vindicateclear of accusation, blame, suspicion, or doubt with supporting proof112
10143493272WhelpA young offspring of a mammal113

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