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14231281025allay(v.) to calm or pacify, set to rest; to lessen or relieve SYN: reduce, alleviate, moderate ANT: aggravate, exacerbate, intensify0
14231281026Bestial(adj.) beastlike; beastly, brutal; subhuman in intelligence and sensibility Synonyms:animalistic, loathsome Antonyms: human, clement, virtuous, upright1
14231281027convival(adj) festive, sociable, having fun together, genial Synonyms: fun loving, jovial, merry Antonyms: dour, sullen, unsociable2
14231281028Coterie(n.) a circle of acquaintances; a close-knit, often exclusive, group of people with a common interest Synonyms: clique, set3
14231281029Counterpart(n.) a person or thing closely resembling or corresponding to another; a complement Synonyms: match4
14231281030Demur(v.) to object or take exception to; (n) an objection Synonyms: protest, object to Antonyms:(v) Assent to, consent to, accept, agree to5
14231281031effrontery(n) shameless boldness, imprudence Synonyms: Chutzpah, nerve, impertinence, cheek Antonyms: shyness, diffidence, timidity6
14231281032embellish(v.) to decorate, adorn, touch up; to improve by adding details Synonyms: garnish Antonyms: strip, mar, disfigure7
14231281033Ephemeral(adj) lasting only a short time, short lived Synonyms: transient, evanescent, transitory Antonyms: durable, long lasting, permanent, perpetual8
14231281034felicitous(adj.) appropriate, apt, well chosen; marked by well-being or good fortune, happy Synonyms: fortunate, well put Antonyms: inappropriate, inept, graceless, unhappy9
14231281035furtive(adj) done slyly or stealthily, sneaky, secret, secret, shifty; stolen Synonyms: covert, surreptitious Antonyms: aboveboard, open10
14231281036garish(adj.) glaring; tastelessly showy or or overdecorated in a vulgar or offensive way11
14231281037illusory(adj.) misleading, deceptive; lacking in or not based on reality Synonyms: specious, spurious, imaginary Antonyms: actual, real, factual, objective12
14231281038indigent(adj.) needy, impoverished Synonyms: penniless, poverty-stricken, destitute Antonyms: affluent, prosperous13
14231281039inordinate(adj.) far too great, exceeding reasonable limits, excessive Synonyms: exorbitant, extravagant Antonyms: reasonable, equitable14
14231281040jettison(v.) to cast overboard, get rid of as unnecessary or burdensome Synonyms: cast off, discard, dump, junk Antonyms: conserve, retain, hold on to, keep15
14231281041misanthrope(n.) a person who hates or despises people Synonyms: people hater16
14231281042pertinacious(adj.) very persistent; holding firmly to a course of action or a set of beliefs; hard to get rid of, refusing to be put off or denied Synonyms: stubborn, determined17
14231281043picayune(adj) of little value or importance, paltry, measly; concerned with trifling matters, small minded Synonyms: piddling, triffling Antonyms: important, significant, huge, gigantic18
14231281044raiment(n) clothing, garments Synonyms: apparel, attire19
14231281045Allege(v.) to assert without proof or confirmation Synonmys: Contend Antonyms: prove20
14231281046Arrant(adj.) thoroughgoing, out-and-out; shameless, blatant Synonmys: egregiou, unmitigated21
14231281047Badinage(n) light and playful conversation Synonmys: banter, persiflage, repartee Antonyms: sermon22
14231281048conciliate(v) to overcome the distrust of, win over; to appease, pacify, to reconcile, make consistent Synonmys: mollify, propitate Antonyms: antagonize, alienate, estrange23
14231281049Countermand(v) to cancel or reverse one order or command with another that is contrary to the first Synonmys: recall, revoke Antonyms:reaffirm, reassert24
14231281050Echelon(n) one of a series of grades in an organization or field of activity; an organized military unit; a steplike formation or arrangement Synonmys: rank25
14231281051Exacerbate(v) to make more violent, sever, bitter, or painful Synonmys: intensify, worsen Antonyms:alleviate, mitigate, ameliorate26
14231281052Fatuous(adj) stupid or foolish in a self satisfied way Synonmys: silly, vapid, inane, doltish, vacuous Antonyms:intelligent, perecptive, bright27
14231281053Irrefutable(adj) impossible to disprove; beyond argument Synonmys: indisputable, incontrovertible, undeniable Antonyms:disputable, indefensible, untenable28
14231281054Juggernaut(n) a massive and inescapable force or object that chrushes whatever is in its path29
14231281055Lackadaisical(adj) lacking spirit or interest; halfhearted Synonmys: indolent, indifferent, lax Antonyms: energetic, vigorous, wholehearted30
14231281056Litany(n.) a prayer consisting of short appeals to God recited by the leader alternating with responses from the congregation; any repetitive chant; a long list Synonmys: catalog, megillah31
14231281057macabre(adj) grisly, gruesome; horrible, distressing; having death as a subject Synonmys: grim, ghoulish32
14231281058paucity(n) an inadequate quantity, scarcity, dearth Synonmys: lack Antonyms: glut, plentitude, deluge33
14231281059portend(v.) to indicate beforehand that something is about to happen; to give advance warning of Synonmys: bode, foretell, suggest34
14231281060raze(v.) to tear down, destroy completely; to cut or scrape off or out Synonmys: pull down, demolish, shave off Antonyms: build, construct, raise, erect35
14231281061Recant(v) to withdraw a statement of belief to which one has previously been committed, renounce, retract Synonmys: repudiate, disavow Antonyms:reassert36
14231281062saturate(v.) to soak thoroughly, fill to capacity; to satisfy fully Synonmys: drench, flood, imbue Antonym: drain37
14231281063Saturnine(adj.) of a gloomy or surly disposition; cold or sluggish in mood Synonmys: morose Antonyms: cheerful, vivacious38
14231281064Slough(v.) to cast off, discard; to get rid of something objectionable or unnecessary; to plod through as if through mud; (n.) a mire; a state of depression Synonmys: (v) shed, slog Antonyms: (v) take on, acquire, assume39
14231281065Acclamation(n.) a shout of welcome; an overwhelming verbal vote of approval (SYN: ovation, cheering, plaudits) (ANT: booing, hissing, jeers, catcalls)40
14231281066Bucolic(adj.) characteristic of the countryside, rural; relating to shepherds and cowherds, pastoral41
14231281067calumnate(v) to slander; to accuse falsely and maliciously42
14231281068Chary(adj.) extremely cautious, hesitant, or slow (to); reserved, diffident43
14231281069Collusionsecret agreement or cooperation44
14231281070Dilettante(n.) a dabbler in the arts; one who engages in an activity in an amateurish, trifling way; (adj.) superficial45
14231281071imperterbableincapable of being upset or disturbed; calm; serene46
14231281072increment(n.) an enlargement, increase, addition47
14231281073mandate(n.) an authoritative command, formal order, authorization; (v.) to issue such an order48
14231281074Paltry(adj.) trifling, insignificant; mean, despicable; inferior, trashy49
14231281075Paroxysm(n) a sudden outburst; a spasm, convulsion50
14231281076Pedantry(n.) a pretentious display of knowledge; overly rigid attention to rules and details51
14231281077Peregrination(n) the act of traveling; an excursion, especially on foot or to a foreign country52
14231281078Redolant(adj.) fragrant, smelling strongly; tending to arouse memories or create an aura53
14231281079RefulgantShining, radiant54
14231281080Shibboleth(n.) a word, expression, or custom that distinguishes a particular group of persons from all others; a commonplace saying or truism55
14231281081Tyro(n.) a beginner, novice; one with little or no background or skill56
14231281082Unremitting(adj) not stopping, maintained steadily, never letting up, relentless57
14231281083Vacillate(v.) to swing indecisively from one idea or course of action to another; to waver weakly in mind or will58
14231281084Vituaperative(adj.) harshly abusive, severely scolding.; Cicero59
14231281085Askance(adv.) with suspicion, distrust, or disapproval60
14231281086attenuate(v) to make thin or slender; to weaken or lessen in force, intensity, or value61
14231281087Benign(adj.) gentle, kind; forgiving, understanding; having a favorable or beneficial effect; not malignant62
14231281088Cavil(v) to find fault in a petty way, carp; (n) a trivial objection or criticism63
14231281089Charlatan(n.) one who feigns knowledge or ability; a pretender, impostor, or quack64
14231281090Decimateto kill or destroy a large part of65
14231281091Foible(n) a weak point, failing, minor flaw66
14231281092Forgo(v.) to do without, abstain from, give up67
14231281093Fraught(adj) full or loaded with; accompanied by68
14231281094Inure(v.) to toughen, harden; to render used to something by long subjection or exposure69
14231281095Luminous(adj.) emitting or reflecting light, glowing; illuminating70
14231281096Obsequious(adj) marked by slavish attentiveness; excessively subjessive, often for purely self interested reasons71
14231281097Obtuse(adj.) blunt, not coming to a point; slow or dull in understanding; measuring between 90 and 180 degrees; not causing a sharp impression72
14231281098Oscillate(v.) to swing back and forth with a steady rhythm; to fluctuate or waver73
14231281099Penitent(adj) regretful for ones sins or mistakes (n) one who is sorry for wrongdoing74
14231281100Peremptory(adj) having the nature of a command that leaves no opportunity for debate, denial, or refusal;offensively self assured, dictorial;determined, resolute75
14231281101Rebuff(v.) to snub; to repel, drive away; (n.) a curt rejection, a check76
14231281102Reconnoiter(v.) to engage in reconnaissance; to make a preliminary inspection77
14231281103Shambles(n.) a slaughterhouse; a place of mass bloodshed; a state of complete disorder and confusion, mess78
14231281104Sporadic(adj.) occurring at irregular intervals, having no set plan or order79
14231281105Abrogate(v) to repeal, cancel, declare null and void80
14231281106Ambient(adj.) completely surrounding, encompassing81
14231281107Asperity(n) roughness, severity; bitterness or tartness82
14231281108Burnish(v.) to make smooth or glossy by rubbing, polish; (n.) gloss, brightness, luster83
14231281109Cabal(n) a small group working in secret84
14231281110Delectable(adj.) delightful, highly enjoyable; deliciously flavored, savory; (n.) an appealing or appetizing food or dish85
14231281111Deprecate(v) to express disapproval of; to belittle86
14231281112Detritus(n.) loose bits and pieces of material resulting from disintegration or wearing away; fragments that result from any destruction87
14231281113ebullient(adj.) overflowing with enthusiasm and excitement; boiling, bubbling88
14231281114Eclectic(adj.) drawn from different sources; (n.) one whose beliefs are drawn from various sources89
14231281115Flaccid(adj.) limp, not firm; lacking vigor or effectiveness90
14231281116Impecunious(adj) having little or no money91
14231281117Inexorable(adj.) inflexible, beyond influence; relentless, unyielding92
14231281118Moribund(adj.) dying, on the way out93
14231281119Necromancer(n.) one who claims to reveal or influence the future through magic, especially communication with the dead; in general, a magician or wizard94
14231281120Onerous(adj) burdensome; involving hardship or difficulty95
14231281121Rife(adj.) common, prevalent, widespread, happening often; full, abounding; plentiful, abundant, replete96
14231281122Rudiments(n. pl.) the parts of any subject or discipline that are learned first; the earliest stages of anything97
14231281123Sequester(v.) to set apart, separate for a special purpose; to take possession of and hold in custody98
14231281124Winnow(v.) to get rid of something unwanted, delete; to sift through to obtain what is desirable; to remove the chaff from the wheat by blowing air on it; to blow on, fan99
14231281125Aesthetic(adj.) pertaining to beauty; sensitive or responsive to beauty100
14231281126Defunct(adj.) no longer in existence or functioning, dead101
14231281127Discomfit(v) to frustrate, thwart, or defeat; to confuse, perplex or embarrass102
14231281128Espouse(v.) to take up and support; to become attached to, adopt; to marry103
14231281129Fetish(n.) an object believed to have magical powers; an object of unreasoning devotion or reverence104
14231281130Gregarious(adj.) living together in a herd or group; sociable, seeking the company of others105
14231281131Hapless(adj.) marked by a persistent absence of good luck106
14231281132Impeccable(adj) flawless, beyond criticism or blame107
14231281133Importune(v.) to trouble with demands; to beg for insistently108
14231281134Interpolate(v.) to trouble with demands; to beg for insistently109
14231281135Irreparable(adj.) incapable of being repaired or rectified110
14231281136Laconic(adj) concise, using few words111
14231281137Languish(v.) to become weak, feeble, or dull; to droop; to be depressed or dispirited; to suffer neglect112
14231281138Mendacious(adj.) given to lying or deception; untrue113
14231281139Nadir(n) the lowest point114
14231281140omnipresent(adj) present in all places at all times115
14231281141Perfunctory(adj) done in a superficial or halfhearted manner; without interest or enthusiasm116
14231281142Plaintive(adj) expressive of sorrow or woe, melancholy117
14231281143Requite(v.) to make suitable repayment, as for a kindness, service, or favor; to make retaliation, as for an injury or wrong; to reciprocate118
14231281144Tantamount(adj.) equivalent, having the same meaning, value, or effect119

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