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4943302794Spacial 1-a: Pertaining to space0
4943305152Profundity 1-n: A deep understanding -n: Something which is difficult to understand (profound), requires deep insight1
4943359374Immutable 1-a: Unchangable2
4943362713Extol 1-v: To praise lavishly3
4943366311Dupe 1-n: A person who is easily fooled -v: To fool someone4
4943371140Autonomous 1-a: Independent5
4943375616Consternation 1-n: A state of paralyzing dismay or anxiety6
4943379926Abdicate 1-v: To relinquish (give up) willingly7
4943389214Rhetoric 1S-n: The art of persuasion8
4943397568Affect 1-v: to influence -n: a feeling or emotion9
4943410958Parallelism 1S-n: Likeness, correspondence -n: The use of identical syntactic structures in phrases or clauses10
4943421912Syntax 1S-n: Sentence structure and formation11
4943434190Analogy 1S-n: A comparison of objects/ideas... often an abstract or complex concept is compared to a simple one12
4943443914Variegated 1-a: Marked with different colors; Characterized by variety13
4943548419Spectrum 2-n: The entire range of something -n: Colored bands of light14
4943552552Earnest 2-a: Showing deep sincerity -n: Something done in advance as a pledge15
4943560044Exemplify 2S-v: To show by example16
4943569607Imperious 2-a: Arrogantly overbearing -a: Urgent17
4943578683Extricate 2-a: To disentangle from a difficulty18
4943583226Abrade 2-v: To rub away19
4943591778Consummate 2-v: To complete (To complete with) -a: perfect; supreme20
4943595657Oscillate 2-v: To move back and forth -v: To vary between opposites21
4943599378Pronostic 2-n: A prediction -a: Indicative of the future22
4943603197Veracity 2-n: Truthfulness23
4943607081Malleable 2-a: Able to be shaped and influenced (physical and abstract meaning)24
4943612752Anecdote 2S-n: A short story or amusing incident25
4943617840Diction 2S-n: Choice of words26
4943620587Aver 2-v: To affirm (The truth)27
4946729564Abscond 3-v: To flee secretly and hide28
4946730826Abstruse 3-a: Hard to understand29
4946732296Base 3-a: Having low morals / Of inferior quality30
4946736815Canard 3-n: An unfounded or false, deliberately misleading story31
4946741768Contrite 3-a: Remorseful32
4946747139Convalesce 3-v: To recuperate (to recover)33
4946754995Ebullient 3-a: Enthusiastic34
4946757440Impetuous 3-v: Impulsive35
4946765444Spurious 3-a: false or counterfeit; appearing similar, but functioning differently36
4946774059Verbose 3-a: Wordy37
4946779161Alliteration 3S-n: The sequential repetition of a similar initial consonant sound38
4946783495Anaphora 3S-n: The repetition of the same word or phrases at the beginning of successive phrases or clauses39
4946789086Objective 3S-a: Writing which emphasizes facts, reality; comes across as informational and unbiased.40
4946801501Subjective 3S-a: Writing that emphasizes the writer/speaker's view. Reveals the writer's biases and opinions41
4990344066Acerbic 4-a: Sour, bitter-tasting; pertaining to a bitter temperament42
4990441961Congenial 4-a: Having the same tastes, habits, or temperament; sympathetic; of a pleasant disposition; friendly and sociable43
4990446290Corroborate 4-v: To confirm44
4990347890Deference 4-n: Submission or courteous yielding to the wishes , opinion, or decision of another (out of respect)45
4990351818Edify 4-v: To instruct in an uplifting manner46
4990353725Implacable 4-a: Unappeasable; uncompromising47
4990358777Overwrought 4-a: Excessively excited or nervous48
4990361872Prevaricate 4-v: To lie or be evasive49
4990366724Propitiate 4-v: To make favorably inclined -v: To make someone subservient50
4990374007Subordinate 4-n: Someone under someone else's control -v: To make someone subservient -a: Inferior to51
4990380508Allusion 4S-n: A (well known) literary historical or mythological reference the author makes without explaining it. It is expected the reader understands.52
4990388342Clause 4S-n: A grammatical term referring to a structural element of a sentence that contains a subject and a predicate (verb)53
4990397106Independent clause (main clause) 4S-n: A clause which can stand alone and be a complete sentence54
4990401856Dependent clause (subordinate clause) 4S-n: A clause that cannot make sense on its own; typically joined to an independent clause (with a subordinating conjunction [because, while, if, when])55
5105376624Belie 5-v: to misrepresent -v: to prove false -v: to leave unfulfilled56
5105287476Countenance 5-n: a look of approval of support -composure -appearance57
5105295858Effrontery 5-a: Audacity (excessive self-confidence)58
5105301556Facile 5-a: easy -a: arrived at without care or effort -a: superficial59
5105314123Impregnable 5-a: safe against attack60
5105319362martinet 5-n: Someone who demands strict obedience61
5105321037Maverick 5-n: Someone who takes an independent stand62
5105324946Obeisance 5-n: a gesture expressing homage (respect/ appreciation)63
5105329976Poignant 5-a: physically painful -a: emotionaly touching -a: piercing, incisive (poignant criticism)64
5105340040Propound 5-a: to put forward for consideration65
5105342475vex 5-v: to annoy or cause concern -v: to baffle -v: to talk about at length66
5105351916Connotation: 5Sn: the implied meaning of a word or phrase67
5105355998Denotation 5S-n: the literal dictionary meaning of a word68
5105358660exposition 5S-n: the background and events that lead to the main idea/purpose of an essay.69
5189287553Incisive 6-a: Having or suggesting sharp mental perception -a: Direct and effective (incisive comments)70
5189294559Intractable 6-a: Difficult to manage or govern; stubborn -a: Difficult to mold or manipulate -a: Difficult to alleviate or cure (intractable pain)71
5189306757Maudlin 6-a: Effusively or tearfully sentimental, overly sentimental72
5189313737Meander 6-v: To take an indirect course/ To wander aimlessly73
5189317750Palatable 6-a: Agreeable to one's sense of taste (a palatable solution to the problem) (literal taste or figurative)74
5189323043Pan 6-v: To criticize or view harshly (slam) -v: To move slowly from one side to another75
5189326827Prosaic 6-a: Appearing to be ordinary and dull76
5189331468Prudent 6-a: Sensible or cautious77
5189334882Reticent 6-a: Characteristically hesitant or disinclined to speak out; reserved -a: Restrained or reserved in style78
5189341262Sardonic 6-a: Scornfully mocking and derisive (criticizing in negative way, sarcastic)79
5189343378Stint 6-v: To restrict to a small amount; a restriction -n: A period of time spent doing something80
5189366259Mode of discourse/mode/rhetorical mode (interchangeable) 6SPurpose/of presenting information: narration, description, exposition, argumentation, observation, and reflection81
5189370223Simple sentence 6SOne independent clause82
5189372287Compound Sentence 6SMore than one independent clause (joined by a , + conjunction or : or ; )83
5189374642Complex Sentence 6SAt least one dependent clause + independent clause (joined by a subordinating conjunction)84
5189376238Compound-Complex Sentence 6SAt least one dependent clause + at least two independent clauses.85
5193203060Tone 6S-n: The attitude that the narrator takes towards the subject86
5249408207Adhere 7-v: To stick to something -v: to give allegiance or support87
5249415440Berate 7-v: To scold harshly88
5249417392Craven 7-a: Cowardly89
5249419801Credulous 7-a: Gullible90
5249422168Elate 7-v: To make joyful or proud91
5249424481Elicit 7-v: To draw out (especially a response)92
5249426964Fatuous 7-a: Foolish -a: complacently or foolishly stupid93
5249433357Inchoate 7-a: Undeveloped -a: Unorganized (thoughts)94
5249438547Pundit 7-n: An authority (expert) on the subject95
5249441190Redolent 7-a: Having or emitting fragrance; aromatic -a: suggestive; reminiscent96
5249446043Viscous 7-a: Thick and not easily poured97
5249452666Antecedent 7SThe word replaced by a pronoun; the word to which a pronoun refers98
5249456185Loose Sentence/cumulative sentence 7SA long sentence that starts with its main clause, then following by several subordinate structures.99
5249464510Periodic Sentence 7SA long sentence in which the main clause's meaning is not completed until the end. (End of main clause or entire main clause is at end [waiting for period])100
5307781564Adroit 8-a: skillful101
5307784944Bolster 8-v: to support102
5307786711Feckless 8-a: lacking purpose or vitality; ineffective -a: careless; irresponsible103
5307792776Fervent 8-a: passionate; showing great emotion104
5307797122Hector 8-n: a bully -v: to bully; to intimidate or dominate105
5307801232Incongruous 8-a: inconsistent; lacking internal harmony -a: inappropriate106
5307810646Melancholy 8-n: a thoughtful sadness -n: a gloomy atmosphere107
5307816664Paramount 8-a: above all others in importance108
5307818818Quandry 8-n: a dilemma109
5307821095Stringent 8-a: strictly controlled -a: constricted or tight -a: compelling or convincing110
5307825829Vociferous 8-a: characterized by loud and persistent shouting111
5307834740Narration 8SThe mode of writing that tells a story; storytelling112
5307837964Classification 8SA method of development in which a writer sorts out concept into categories113
5307839428Claim/Assertion 8SThe assertion of something as a fact; the proposition an argument demonstrates; the main statement to be proven true or false ("claim")114
5406859188Ambivalence 9-n: showing mutually contradictory feelings or thoughts (ie. love/hate) -n: uncertainty or indecisiveness as to which course of action to follow115
5406869076Culpable 9-a: deserving blame116
5406870320Dearth 9-n: scarcity, lack -n: shortage of food117
5406875024Decadent 9-Decaying or declining, especially in a society's art or morals -Overly self-indulgent or self-gratifying118
5406881733Elucidate 9-v: to clarify119
5406885318Emphatic 9-a: expressed or performed with emphasis; forceful and definite in expression or action120
5406890533Fickle 9-a: characterized by erratic changeableness or instability, especially in affections or attachments; capricious121
5406895511Germane 9-a: having a significant bearing upon the the point at hand; pertinent (relevant)122
5406902278Inculcate 9-v: to urge or instruct persistently123
5406908546Quash 9-v: to suppress forcibly124
5406913094Symie 9-v: to block or impede or thwart -n: a situation that impedes someone125
5406918311Antithesis 9S-Rhetorical opposition or contrast in parallel structure. -the opposite126
5406939579Juxtaposition 9STwo very opposite things close together to emphasize the difference.127
5406943963Satire 9SIrony or caustic wit used to attack or expose folly, vice, or stupidity (or a literary work that does so)128
5519526489Affinity 10-n: a natural personal attraction to -n: a relationship by marriage -n: an inherent similarity between things129
5519542600Decorum 10-n: proper behavior (that conforms to customs)130
5519546606Erudition 10-n: deep and extensive learning131
5519547603Indigent 10-a: needy/impoverished132
5519553503Mar 10-a: to damage or deface -n: a mark that blemishes133
5519556913Mercurial 10-a: lively, apt to change quickly (moody)134
5519562275Parsimonious 10-a: stingy135
5519563485Quiescent 10-a: inactive, dormant136
5519565358Venerable 10`-a: worthy of respect by virtue of dignity, character, position or age -a: commanding respect (especially by historical or religious association137
5519572842Vicissitude 10-n: a change -n: one of the sudden changes or unexpected changes which often occur in one's life, activities, or surroundings138
5519581694Apostrophe 10SAn address or invocation to something inanimate or to someone dead or absent139
5519583165Appositive 10SA noun, noun phrase, or noun clause that follows a noun or pronoun that renames or describes the noun or pronoun. It is set off by commas or dashes when it is non-restrictive (when it isn't required for clarity). [ex: Ms. Hussa's oldest sibling, David, ...]140
5519584830Absolute / Absolute Phrase 10SA grouping of a noun plus other words that modify the noun. This is used to modify another clause. It can be used before, after or in an interrupting position inside of the main clause. (Ex: He sleeps in his underground den, his tail draped over his nose.)141
5519585784Understatement 10SA restrained statement which departs from what could be said; a studied avoidance of emphasis or exaggeration, often to create a particular effect; the presentation of something as being smaller, worse, or less important than it actually is.142
5608145183Affront 11-v: to insult openly -n: an insult or slight143
5608149406Anathema 11-v: Something that one vehemently dislikes -v: a strong curse144
5608170877Burgeon 11-v: to grow (ex: my garden burgeons)145
5608176692Deleterious-a: harmful146
5608179975Didactic-a: Writing or speech intended to be instructive (dry, pompous)147
5608187871Inimical 11-a: injurious or harmful in effect; adverse -a: unfriendly, hostile148
5608196450Iniquity 11-a: Wickedness, sinfulness -n: a grossly immoral act, sin149
5608206427Manifest 11-a: clearly apparent to the sight or understanding, obvious -v: to demonstrate plainly150
5608216281Obviate 11-v: to prevent by anticipating, to make unnecessary151
5608226989Paucity 11A small quantity152
5608231205Vilify 11-v: To defame, to denigrate (to turn into a villain)153
5608236020Irony 11SThe contrast between what is explicitly stated and what is really meant. The intended meaning is often the opposite of what is stated, often creating sarcasm. (Verbal, situational dramatic)154
5608240318Parody 11SAn imitation of a work meant to ridicule its style and subject155
5608240319Pun 11SA humorous play on words, using similar-sounding or identical words to suggest different meanings.156
5683743718Aggregate 12-n: a whole formed by combining several (typically disparate) elements -n: a material or structure formed from a loosely compacted mass or fragments or particles -a: formed or calculated by the combination of many separate units or items; total157
5683769542Buttress 12-n: a support -v: to support or encourage158
5683777989Colloquial 12-a: non-formal (language), used in ordinary or familiar conversation159
5683792549Desecrate 12-v: to abuse the sacredness of160
5683796980Dissolution 12-v: decomposition into fragments or parts, disintegration -a: excessive freedom and lack of restraint -n: annulment of a formal legal bond or contract161
5683814826Empirical 12-a: based upon an observation or experiment (not theoretical)162
5683819421Infallible 12-a: never failing / unable to fail163
5683823382Pith 12-n: the most central and material part -n: significance or importance164
5683838833Refractory 12-a: difficult to manage; obstinate -a: difficult to melt or work -a: not responsive to treatment (a refractory disease)165
5683864491Sedulous-a: diligent; painstaking (negative connotation)166
5683870237Suffrage 12-n: the right to vote167
5683875601Ellipsis 12SThree periods used together to indicate the omission of words in a thought or quotation.168
5683885215Elliptical Construction 12SA sentence containing the deliberate omission of words. This construction typically depends upon a pattern of parallel elements within the sentence. (ex: "May was hot and June the same")169
5683935199Paradox 12Sanything exhibiting a contradictory nature; an apparent contradiction that actually can also be seen as true.170
5816688694Forestall 13-v: to anticipate and take actions against (similar to obviate)171
5816691011Ingenuous 13-a: openly straightforward, candid -a: naive; without saphistication (-)172
5816697073Disingenuous 13-a: sly; crafty; not straightforward173
5816700712Languid 13-Lacking energy or vitality;weak -Showing little or no spirit or animation -Lacking vigor or force; slow174
5816705320Penury 13-Extreme poverty175
5816707131Pugnacious 13-Eager to fight, having a quarrelsome disposition176
5816709124Reprove 13-To rebuke for a fault or misdeed; scold -To find fault with (noun: refroof)177
5816713167Alacrity 13-Eagerness; cheerful willingness -speed or quickness; celerity178
5816715797Cacophony 13-Harsh sounds; jarring, discordant sounds -harsh or unharmonious use of language as opposed to euphony (opp. is euphony)179
5816727597Denigrate 13-v: To defame (similar to vilify)180
5816734571Enamor 13-To captivate (to inspire with love)181
5816736914Forthright 13-Direct; not evasive (+)182
5816742664Cite 13STo quote as evidence of justification.183
5816749049Qualify 13STo make a statement or assertion less absolute; to add reservations to; to modify; (grammatical meaning, of word or phrase): to attribute a quality to another word, especially a preceding noun.184
5816755533Elegy, Elegiac 13SA poem or prose selection that laments or meditates on the passing or death of someone or something of value. Sometimes this text will end with words of consolation. (Elegiac is the adjective form.)185
5881196827Allege 14-v: to assert without proof186
5881197648Deposition 14-n: A statement made under oath -n: being deposed from power (removed) -n: being deposited (ex: sediment)187
5881209441Desist 14-v: to cease doing something; forbear188
5881210996Fractious 14-a: inclined to make trouble; unruly -a: having a peevish nature; cranky189
5881224960Frenetic 14-a: frantic190
5881226736Inherent 14-a: existing in something as a permanent trait191
5881235706Innate 14-a: possessed at birth/inherent192
5881239019Perfidy 14-n: Deliberate breach of faith; calculated violation of trust; treachery (adj.: perfidious)193
5881243047Prostrate 14-v: to make oneself kneel or bow down in humility or adoration -a: lying face down, as in submission or adoration194
5881247720Reconcile 14-v: to re-establish friendship between -v: to settle or resolve, as a dispute -v: to bring oneself to accept -v: to make compatible or consistent (checkbook)195
5881254509Authority/appeal to authority/citing an authority 14SAn argument (or tactic within an argument) in which the speaker claims expertise in a field or names another person as an expert (to establish credibility with the audience).196
5881259439Deduction/deductive reasoning 14SThe method of argument in which general statements and conclusions are drawn from specific principles: movement from the specific to the general. Commonly used in scientific study.197
5881265602Induction/inductive reasoning 14SThe method of argument in which general statements and conclusions are drawn from specific principles: movement from the specific to the general. Commonly used in scientific study.198
5881269330Rebuttal, refutation (rebut, refute) 14SAn argument technique in which opposing arguments are anticipated and countered; to counter or contradict; (to deny the accuracy of; to disprove)199
6003095864Altruism 15-n: selflessness; concern for the welfare of others200
6003103756Capacious 15-a: spacious201
6003106085Derision 15-n: scorn, ridicule202
6003124721Despond 15-v: to lose hope; to become disheartened203
6003138785Enfranchise 15-v: to release from bondage -v: to bestow the rights of citizenship (esp. the right to vote204
6003146917Disenfranchise 15-v: to take away the rights205
6003149966Enigma 15-n: a mystery (arousing interest due to an unexplained nature)206
6003156119Misanthrope 15-n: someone who hates mankind207
6003159534Mitigate 15-v: to make or become less severe208
6003169703Pernicious 15-a: extremely destructive or harmful (esp. of an evil nature)209
6003173949Supersede 15-v: to take the place of; replace because of greater importance210
6003180103Supplicate 15-v: to request humbly (esp. through prayer)211
6003193167Persuasion 15-n: a mode of writing intended to influence people's actions by engaging their beliefs and feelings.212
6003199518Premise/ AssumptionThe stated or unstated beliefs, opinions, agreements that are taken for granted in an argument or that form and basis of the argument. A reader has to agree that these are true in order to be swayed by the argument.213
6003211289Syllogism/ syllogistic rasoningA form of deductive reasoning in which a conclusion is drawn from two given or assumed propositions (premises), each of which shares a term with the conclusion and shares a common or middle term not present in the conclusion. Ex: All men are mortal. Mike is a man: therefore, Mike is mortal214
6062652467Amenable 16-a: open to suggestion/Accountable215
6062654719Caprice 16-n: a sudden change216
6062658430Desultory 16-a: occurring haphazardly (occurring without organization or pattern)217
6062667631Dichotomy 16-n: a distinct division into two parts218
6062671662Fusion 16-n: a union219
6062678151Gauche 16-a: lacking manners220
6062689499Insular 16-a: isolated / possessing a narrow viewpoint (due to isolation)221
6062695163Perturb 16-v: to disturb or agitage222
6062708847Remonstrate 16-v: to protest / to make objections / argue against223
6062715481Render 16-v: to exact, yield, or cause to become; to do a service for another224
6062724665Surreptitious 16-a: done in a secret manner225
6062724666Synthesis 16STo combine different parts to form a whole226
6062726512Grounds 16S227
6062726513Warrant 16S228
6135550920Castigate 17-v: to criticize severely/ to punish229
6135554804Diffident 17-a: lacking self-confidence230
6135556525Entreat 17-v: to make an emotional request, to plead231
6135567350Intrepid 17-a: brave; marked by a resolute courage; fearless and bold232
6135573319Introvert 17-v/a: to turn inwards/ a shy, reserved person233
6135581010Moratorium 17-n: a suspension of action234
6135582767Placate 17-v: to appease (to ease the anger of)235
6135595598Repudiate 17-v: to disown; to refuse to recognize or acknowledge; to deny or reject the validity of236
6135603331Anomalous 17-a: abnormal/ having a contradiction237
6135609285Antipathy 17-n: a feeling of dislike238
6135611332Caustic 17-a: corrosive/ harshly sarcastic239
6135622435Fallacy/ fallacious reasoning 17SAn incorrect belief or supposition based on faulty data, defective evidence, false information, or flawed logic240
6135626662Hyperbole 17SAn overstatement characterized by exaggerated language, usually to make a point or draw attention; gross exaggeration for rhetorical effect.241
6239852822Jargon 17SThe specialized or technical language of a trade, profession, or similar group242
6239786895Censure 18-n: An expression of strong disapproval/ to find fault with243
6239796514Digress 18-v: To depart from the main subject244
6239803995Diminutive 18-a: Tiny / a small person or thing -n: a word indicating smalness (ex: booklet)245
6239810562Disabuse 18-v: to free from deception or misconception246
6239813562Epoch 18-n: a remarkable period of history247
6239816028Gratuitous 18-a: given freely/ unnecessary (done without good reason)248
6239821170Inure 18-v: to grow accustomed to something undesireable249
6239826121Jocular 18-a: pertaining to joking or jesting250
6239827613Mores 18-n: customs (of a group of people)251
6239829513Tacitum 18-a: typically silent; dispositionally disinclined to speak252
6239834361Retraction 18SThe withdrawal of a previously stated idea or opinion253
6239837286Euphemism 18SA mild term substituted for a harsh one.254
6239840612Trope 18SA generic name for any figure of speech, such as image, symbol, simile, metaphor, personification.255
6239844427Epistle / epistolary form 18SA letter, often very formal, elegant and/or didactic directed or sent to a person or group; a literary letter often published256
6320158168Approbate 19-v: to sanction; to authorize257
6320159867Arbiter 19-n: an arbitrator (someone selected to resolve a dispute)258
6320163916Discern 19-v: to perceive (to see clearly)259
6320167370guile 19-n: treachery260
6320170548Hallmark 19-n: a distinguishing characteristic/ a mark indicating purity (esp. on precious metals)261
6320177059Lackluster 19-v: dull (lacking brightness or liveliness)262
6320182793Pliant 19Easily bent or modified/ compliant (yielding easily)263
6320186009Sage 19-a: wise -n: a wise person/ a type of spice264
6320192021Satiate 19-v: to satisfy fully (esp. with food); to weary with too much (esp. with food or pleasure)265
6320195816Timorous 19-a: easily frightened266
6320200216Asyndeton 19SConsists of omitting conjunctions between words, phrases, or clauses in a list267
6320203498Canon 19SThe works considered most important in a national literature or period; works widely published, read, and studied268
6320211585Polysyndeton 19SThe use of a conjunction between each word, phrase, or clause in a list269
6320213559Process analysis 19SA method of development that explains step by step how something is done or how to do something.270
6409685073Archaic 20-a: ancient or characteristic of the past271
6409686431Assuage 20-v: to soothe272
6409688715Coalesce 20-v: to come together in a single group273
6409690493Disparage 20-v: to belittle/ to discredit274
6409697942Estrange 20-v: to make hostile or unsympathetic/ to stay away from275
6409703251Idyll (idyllic) 20-a/n: a simple and charming scene/ a short poem describing it276
6409706535Nascent 20-a: in the process of coming into existence277
6409720858Polemic 20-n: an attack on a belief or opinion/ controversial and argumentative278
6409724570Pragmatic 20-a/n: practical/ a realist279
6409727790Torpor 20-n: an inactive or sluggish condition280
6409737808Vapid 20-a: uninteresting, dull281
6409739675Allegory 20SA narrative in which the characteristics, behavior, and even the setting demonstrate multiple levels of meaning and significance.282
6409744731Aphorism 20SA concise statement designed to make a point or illustrate a commonly held belief. For example, "an eye for an eye makes the whole world blind."283
6409762068Oxymoron 20SA figure of speech that juxtaposes two contradictory elements to create a paradoxical effect. Common example: jumbo shrimp (one concept, but contains two opposite concepts).284
6465150814Artor 21-n: a great emotional warmth285
6465152774Atrophy 21-v: a wasting away (esp. from lack of use)286
6465154592Cogent 21-a: believable/relevant287
6465157068Dispassionate 21Impartial (free from bias/emotion)288
6465159946Lament 21-v: to mourn289
6465165276Lucid 21-a: easily understood/ transparent/ sane290
6465172641Ominous 21-a: menacing, threatening291
6465177520Precursor 21-n: A predecessor/ an event signaling something to come/ a chemical that is transformed into a compound during a chemical reaction292
6465185017Sinuous 21-a: winding; devious (not straight-forward)293
6465190482Trepidation 21-a: apprehension (a state of fear and dread)294
6668642068Aristocracy 22-n: The hereditary upper-classes/ Gov't. rule by the hereditary upper-classes295
6668645535Austere 22-a: plain; unadorned296
6668647282Dissociate 22-v: to separate/ to withdraw from something (esp. a group)297
6668650373Exacerbate 22-v: To worsen some condition298
6668651853Latent 22-a: present, but not visible299
6668653364Nonplussed 22-a: perplexed; bewildered [also spelled nonplused]300
6668661785Opportune 22-a: Occurring under advantageous circumstances301
6668665659Preside 22-v: to be in charge302
6668667922Solidarity 22-n: a feeling of unity.303
6668669415Ubiquitous 22-a: Omnipresent (present everywhere simultaneously)304
6911292085Artless 23-a: simple and natural/ without guilt or deceit/ naive305
6911312402Circumscribe 23-v: to encircle or confine306
6911323810Complacent 23-a: showing smug or uncritical satisfaction with oneself or one's achievement307
6911326611Complaisant 23-a: Agreeable; willing to please others; obliging308
6911334644Distend 23-v: to expand outward309
6911341405Exculpate 23-v: to clear from blame310
6911346824Laud 23-v: to praise/ a song of praise311
6911359322Obsequious 23-a: Excessively eager to please/ obedient312
6911364204Probity 23-n: Integrity313
6911368519Untenable 23314
6962994099Ascetic 24-a: Self-denial of life's pleasures/ one who does this315
6962998536Circumvent 24-v: To get around something316
6963001589Discord 24-n: Strife (lack of harmony)/ A harsh mix of musical tones317
6963006475Diverge 24-v: To branch out/ to deviate/ to differ318
6963014427Exigent 24-a: Urgent319
6963016900Idiosyncrasy 24-n: An odd behavior320
6963026183Ponderous 24-a: Unwieldy, due to weight/ laborious321
6963033583Proclivity 24-n: An inclination (to do something)322
6963035550Sordid 24a: Dirty; Pertaining to low moral standards; greedy or grasping.323
6963037852Utilitarian 24-a: practical, rather than decorative324

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