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2883686710BrigandA thief or fugitive. He was a brigand who stole from the house. Synonyms: thief, fugitive0
2883686705Carte BlancheComplete freedom to do as one wishes. Giving the boys carte Blanche was a big mistake. Synonyms: free rein, free hand, blank check1
2883686711ContemptuousShowing contempt; scornful. She was intolerant and contemptuous of the majority of the group. Synonyms: disdainful, disrespectful, mocking2
2883686707CosmopolitanFamiliar with and at ease with many different countries and cultures. She is a cosmopolitan traveller who has visited 80 countries. Synonyms: worldly, experienced, sophisticated3
2883686698DonnybrookA fight or uproar. A donnybrook broke out after the football game. Synonyms: brawl, free for all, heated arguement4
2883686706IncantationA spell or charm. They professed to raise spirits by incantation. Synonyms: witchcraft, black magic, wizardry5
2883686701InterlocutorA person who participates in a conversation. He served as an interlocutor in the group discussion. Synonyms: interviewer, speaker, dialogist6
2883686697MetamorphosisComplete transformation. During the metamorphosis, the caterpillar becomes a butterfly. Synonyms: mutation, change, conversion7
2883686709NomenclatureTechnical names. We were often tested the nomenclature related to the human body. Synonyms: vocabulary, classification, glossary8
2883686699NonchalantCasual or coolly unconcerned. He was being so nonchalant after the fight. Synonyms: casual, cool, calm, composed9
2883686702ProcrusteanStrictly disregarding individual differences or circumstances. The company abandoned its Procrustean scheduling policy. Synonyms: relentless, severe, unmerciful10
2883686704SophistryDeceptive/misleading. Although he knew he was being dishonest with the group, he hoped they would believe his sophistry. Synonyms: a false argument, fallacy11
2883686703StygianRelating to Hades. Dark or gloomy. He was afraid to go down the Stygian path. Synonyms: black, inky, dusky, dim12
2883686708Rife(Especially of something undesirable or harmful) of common occurrence. All escaped malaria, which was rife in the neighborhood. Synonyms: widespread, general, universal13
2883686700VestigeA trace of something no longer existing. A few columns were the last vestiges of a Greek temple. Synonyms: fragment, echo, legacy14
3666946554ZealousFull of, characterized by, and devoted/diligent He is a zealous supporter of high school football.15
3666954292LugubriousTo be mournful or gloomy In the novel, the dad was a perfect example of a lugubrious character. Synonyms: sorrowful, melancholy16
3666957124DesiccateTo dry up The trees were desiccated by the hot sun. Synonyms: dried, dehydrated, powdered17
3666959828InterminableIncapable of being terminiated What seemed to be an interminable wait, she finally returned. Synonyms: endless, nonstop, constant18
3666961941LitanyA ceremonial prayer with responses that are the same The church service consisted of a litany, sermon, singing, and scripture. Synonyms: list, catalog, enomeration19
3666965119ArableCapable of producing crops. More than one third of Texas has arable land. Synonyms: farmable, cultivable20
3666966900MoratoriumA suspension of activity In 1875 the banks were granted a moratorium. Synonyms: prohibition, ban, standstill21
3666968058RepleteTo have an abundance of something Her room was small, with a domed ceiling replete with paintings. Synonyms: sated, satiated, glutted, surfeited22
3666974601TruncateTo shorten by cutting off a part He had to truncate the movie so it's runtime was 1 hour. Synonyms: abridge, trim, curtail, abbreviate23
3666977479VernacularNative or indigenous language His vernacular identified him as a Frenchman.24
3666978876WrenchingTo twist suddenly and forcibly It was heart-wrenching when the dog died.25
3666982069CamaraderieMutual trust/good fellowship Camaraderie built up throughout the training this weekend. Synonyms: conviviality, brotherhood, bonhomie26
3666983257UbiquitousExisting or being everywhere His ubiquitous notebook was scattered with papers, covering the floor. Synonyms: omnipresent, universal, worldwide27
3666986690EquanimityMental or emotional stability Throughout all his struggles, he preserved his equanimity. Synonyms: serenity, self-possession, aplomb28
3666988543FrangibleEasily broken Young children should not play with frangible items. Synonyms: fragile, frail29
3667014393ScapegoatOne who bears blame for others. Andy was frequently absent, so other workers made him the scapegoat for their own mistakes. Synonyms: patsy, sucker30
3667023701PeremptoryNot allowing refusal or delay; imperative The guard issued a peremptory warning to step away from the fence or be fired upon. Synonyms: authoritative, unconditional31
3667027907AtelierAn artist's or a designer's workshop The painter converted his garage into an atelier to work on his creative masterpieces. Synonyms:32
3667032992AxiomA universal truth; an est. rule The most important axiom of all is, "Do unto other as you would have them do unto you." Synonyms: fundamental, theorem33
3667037964DulcetMelodious; pleasing to the ear The opera singer's dulcet voice earned her a prominent place in the upcoming production. Synonyms: harmonic, melodic34
3667048407UsurpTo take over; to seize power The evil heir planned to usurp the throne while the king was ill. Synonyms: commander, seize, co-opt.35
3667052031PatronizingTreating with condescension; acting superior Despite his patronizing treatment of the employees, the foreman was still well liked. Synonyms: lofty, arrogant36
3667057012IniquityAn evil or wicked act He heartily repented his iniquity, but only after he faced a lifelong prison sentence. Synonyms: abomination, injustice, sin37
3667068392ArchaicNo longer current or applicable; antiquated Some states still have archaic laws that regulate horse-and-buggy traffic. Synonyms: obsolete, outmoded38
3667071709VacillateTo waver; to sway indecisively For years Bobby vacillated between liking one band and then another. Synonyms: fluctuate, swing39
3667076457PerspicaciousKeen; mentally sharp The perspicacious gambler knew that he would need to make a hasty exit after winning most of the cowboy's money. Synonyms: shrewd, keen, clever40
3667083343AbstemiousUsing or consuming sparingly Bill, who wants to lose weight, is abstemious in eating foods high in fat. Synonyms: frugal, moderate41
3667087917TalismanA magic charm or superstitious object for protection or luck The wizard claimed that no harm would come to anyone holding the talisman.42
3667093355ExpurgateTo remove vulgar or objectionable material Censors sometimes feel that it is necessary to expurgate objectionable scenes from movies. Synonyms: censor, bowdlerize, sanitize43
3667100175PellucidTransparent; clear Eliminate extraneous words if you want your paper to have a pellucid message. Synonyms: limpid44
3667140264EfficaciousCapable of having the desired result or effect The vaccine has proved both efficacious and safe.45
3667140265InundateOverwhelm (someone) with things or people to be dealt with. We've been inundated with complaints from listeners.46
3667140266CatharsisThe process of releasing, and thereby providing relief form, strong or repressed emotions. Crying is a cathartic release.47
3667143458RevereFeel deep respect or admiration for (something). Cezanne's still lifes were revered by his contemporaries.48
3667144735InternecineDestructive to both sides in a conflict. The partition did not prevent internecine wars.49
3667144736SybariticFond of sensuous luxury or pleasure, self-indulgent She regretted leaving her simple past for this sybaritic life with Mark.50
3667145887RisibleSuch as to provoke laughter His essay was so risible that nobody bothered trying to argue with it.51
3667145888CrepuscularOf, resembling or relating to twilight Crepuscular animals may also be active on a bright moonlit night.52
3667147297KudosPraise and honor received for an achievement I believe she deserves kudos for just putting up with some of the drama that comes with her job.53
3667147298IntrinsicBelonging naturally; essential Small local shops are intrinsic to the towns.54
3667147299EstrangeCause (someone) to be no longer close or affectionate to someone Their quarrel estranged the two friends.55
3667149005MaximA short, pithy statement expressing a general truth or rule of conduct My mother lives by the old maxim, "Life is what you make it."56
3667149006PutridDecaying, rotting or unpleasant smell/matter I was extremely thirsty, but there was only a bottle of putrid water in the cell.57
3667151012ApocryphalWell-known but probably not true Even though people know the apocryphal account of the shipwreck is false, they still tell the tale over and over again.58
3667152200ServileHaving or showing an excessive willingness to serve or please others She served us with discouraged eyes in a servile manner.59
3706175505ConsternationFeelings of anxiety or dismay, typically at something unexpected.60
3706175506AnomalySomething that deviates from what is standard, normal, or expected. Synonyms: abnormal, strange, weird61
4024078473VitriolicAcid, bitter. Synonyms: sour, harsh62
4024080028PreambleAn introduction; prelude. Synonyms: thesis statement63
4024086638CoterieA circle or group of people. Synonyms: clique, clan, circle64
4024086639ExpiateAtone (for guilt or sin). Synonyms: to forgive65
4024089191CompendiumA collection of things; concise. Synonyms: encyclopedia, survey, guide, treasury, digest66
4024094675CompriseTo be involved or included. Synonyms: consist, to be made up of67
4024094676EideticRelating to or denoting mental images having unusual vividness and details as if actually visible. Synonyms: detailed, imagery68
4024096841InnocuousNot harmful or offensive. Synonyms: harmless, safe, non-toxic69
4024098531FoistImpose an unwelcome or unnecessary person or thing on Synonyms: unload on, force on, bother70
4024098532PlethoraA large or excessive amount. Synonyms: exces, surplus, glut71
4024101018FlippancyLack of respect or seriousness. Synonyms: levity72
4024101019IncongruousNot in harmony or keeping with the surrounding of aspects of something. Synonyms: inappropriate, unsuitable73
4024103754DisconcertDisturb the composure of. Synonyms: unsettle, discomfit74
4024152187Sectariandenoting or concerning a sect or sects. The country was split along sectarian lines.75
4024159566Peregrinationtravel from one place to another, especially on foot. We may now continue our peregrination along the main street.76
4024164876Accoutrementadditional items of dress or equipment, or other items carried or worn by a person or used for a particular activity. This vacuum cleaner has all the accoutrements for cleaning furniture as well as floors.77
4024166477Contriveto plan with ingenuity; devise; invent. The author contrived a clever plot.78
4024174937Hubrisexcessive pride or self-confidence. His failure was brought in by his hubris.79
4024174938Platitudea remark or statement, especially one with a moral content that has been used too often to be interesting or thoughtful. "Blondes have more fun" is a silly platitude.80
4024179262Venerateregard with great respect; revere. Mother Teresa is venerated as a saint.81
4024181127Sculliona servant assigned the most menial kitchen tasks82
4024185837Quotidianof or occurring every day; daily. The car sped noisily off through the quotidian traffic.83
4024189884Prognosticateforetell or prophesy (an event in the future). Using current trends to prognosticate what the workplace of the future will be like.84
4024193622Antediluvianof or belonging to the time before the biblical Flood. He has antediluvian notions about the role of women in the workplace.85
4024195590Stringent(of regulations, requirements, or conditions) strict, precise, and exacting86
4024201355Haughtyarrogantly superior and disdainful. He rejected their offer with a tone of haughty disdain.87
4024204498Sanctimoniousmaking a show of being morally superior to other people. No one wants to hear your sanctimonious hot air.88
4024206901Imbroglioan extremely confused, complicated, or embarrassing situation. If you love her and she loves him and he loves somebody else, you've got quite an imbroglio.89

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