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SAT VOCAB p 226-337
SAT VOCAB p 226-337
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inborn
 Definition
hereditary
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incandescent
 Definition
bright, giving off light
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incantation
 Definition
a chant
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incapacitate
 Definition
to make unfit, deprive of physical and mental qualities, to handicap
Term
incarnation
 Definition
an embodiment of a god, idea, or wuality
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incendiary
 Definition
inflammatory, likely to cause violence or strife
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incense
 Definition
to make very angry
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incessant
 Definition
continuing without interruption, nonstop
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inchoate
 Definition
just begun, in an initial or early stage
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incidental
 Definition
occuring accidentally, of less imprtance
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incipient
 Definition
just beginning
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incisive
 Definition
cutting to the heart of the matter
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incite
 Definition
to arouse to action
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inclement
 Definition
stormy, rough, severe
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inclination
 Definition
a preference or tendency; a liking
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incoherent
 Definition
jumbled, chaotic, hard to understand
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incompatible
 Definition
incapable of associating or blending
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incongruous
 Definition
not harmonious,not appropriate, out of place
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incontrovertible
 Definition
not able to be turned against or disputed
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incorrigible
 Definition
incapable of being reformed
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incredible
 Definition
not plausible or believeable
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incredible
 Definition
not plausible or believeable
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incredulous
 Definition
refusing or reluctant to believe
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increments
 Definition
increasing units
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inculcate
 Definition
to instill an idea, values, or beliefs by a means of repitition
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incumbent
 Definition
required or obligatory, necessary to do something
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incursion
 Definition
a sudden unwanted entrance to a place or area, a raid
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indefatigable
 Definition
never becoming tired
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indict
 Definition
to officially accuse of crime
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indifferent
 Definition
apathetic, ambivalent
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indigenous
 Definition
native to an area
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indigent
 Definition
poor
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indignant
 Definition
angry as a result of insult
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indoctrinate
 Definition
to instruct in a body of doctrine of belief, to inculcate
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indolent
 Definition
lazy
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indomitable
 Definition
invincible, unconquerable
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induce
 Definition
to persuade to do something, to cause to happen, to influence; to stimulate
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induct
 Definition
to admit formally into office or membership
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indulgent
 Definition
lenient
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inebriated
 Definition
intoxicated, drunk
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ineffable
 Definition
incapable of being expressed or described
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ineffectual
 Definition
not able to produce a desired effect, useless
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ineluctable
 Definition
impossible to be avoided or resisted, inescapable
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inept
 Definition
clumsy, incompetent
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ineradicable
 Definition
not able to be removed, impossible to wipe out of existence, memory
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inert
 Definition
inactive
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inevitable
 Definition
unavoidable, bound to happen
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inexorable
 Definition
inevitable, unavoidable
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infallible
 Definition
never wrong, incapable of failing
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infamous
 Definition
having a very bad reputation
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infamy
 Definition
evil reputation
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infatuated
 Definition
foolishly in love
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infer
 Definition
to conclude, to deduce
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infinitesimal
 Definition
extremely small
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inflammatory
 Definition
likely to excite strong feelings; fiery
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influenza
 Definition
an epidemic disease caused by a virus... respiratory infection
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influx
 Definition
a mass arrival or incoming, a continuous coming
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infraction
 Definition
a breaking of a rule or law, a violation or breach
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infrastructure
 Definition
the basic structure of an organization or system, foundatin
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infringe
 Definition
to cross established limits, encroach, trespass
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infuse
 Definition
to cause to take in and be filled with, instill, to introduce into
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ingenue
 Definition
a guileless, unsophisticated person
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ingenuous
 Definition
frank, simple, charmingly naive
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ingot
 Definition
a mass of metal casting; a bar
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ingratiate
 Definition
to try to make especially pleasant in order to get approval
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inherent
 Definition
intrinsic; part of the basic nature of something
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inhibit
 Definition
to hinder, repress, prevent, restrain
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inimical
 Definition
like an enemy, hostile
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inimitable
 Definition
impossible to copy because of being of very high quality or a particular style; incomparable, matchless
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iniquitous
 Definition
unrighteous, evil
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initiate
 Definition
to begin
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injunction
 Definition
command or order (legal)
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innate
 Definition
inherent, inborn
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innocuous
 Definition
harmless, banal
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innovate
 Definition
to be creative, to introduce something new
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innuendo
 Definition
an indirect hint, implication, or insinuation
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innumberable
 Definition
too great to be calculated
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inordinate
 Definition
exceeding a reasonable or normal amount
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inquire
 Definition
to seek information, ask questions
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inquiry
 Definition
the act of inquiring
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inquisition
 Definition
a detailed questioning, an official inquiry(legal)
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inquisitive
 Definition
prying, curious, eager for knowledge
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insatiable
 Definition
impossible to satisfy
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inscrutable
 Definition
impossible to comprehend or interpret
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insidious
 Definition
intended to trap or beguile, cunning
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insinuate
 Definition
to suggest or hint shyly
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insipid
 Definition
dull, bland
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insolent
 Definition
arrogant, insulting
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insolvent
 Definition
in a state in which one's financial liabilities exceed one's assets
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insouciant
 Definition
lighthearted, carefree
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instigate
 Definition
to provoke, stir up
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insufferable
 Definition
extremely unpleasant, intolerable
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insular
 Definition
isolated, pertaining to an island
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insuperable
 Definition
overwhelming, unable to be conquered
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insurgent
 Definition
a rebel
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insurrection
 Definition
uprising, a revolt
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intangible
 Definition
incapable of being apprehended by the mind or senses
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integral
 Definition
essential
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integrity
 Definition
moral stature, honesty, trustworthiness
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intemperate
 Definition
lacking restraint or self-control, overindulgent
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intensify
 Definition
to increase the size, strength, or force of
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intercede
 Definition
to intervene, act as an intermediate agent
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interim
 Definition
a shot period of time
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interject
 Definition
to interrupt with, insert between
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interloper
 Definition
a meddler
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interlude
 Definition
a pause or space
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interminable
 Definition
continuing too long and seeming never to end
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intermittent
 Definition
happening at irregular intervals, stopping and starting repeatedly
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internecine
 Definition
mutually harmful or destructive
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interregnum
 Definition
a period between two successive governments
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interrogate
 Definition
to examine or ask questions formally
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intersperse
 Definition
to put in different parts or places
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interstellar
 Definition
situated or occurring between the stars
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interstice
 Definition
an intervening space, a crack or crevice
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intervene
 Definition
to come between, to mediate
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intimate
 Definition
to suggest without saying directly, to imply
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intimidate
 Definition
to make afraid or timid
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intractable
 Definition
stubborn, uncontrollable
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intransigent
 Definition
stubborn
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intrepid
 Definition
fearless, bold
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intricate
 Definition
difficult to understand, elaborate
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intrigue
 Definition
a secret or crafty scheme or plot
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intrinsic
 Definition
inherent, part of the essential nature of something
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introspective
 Definition
examining one's own feelings
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inundate
 Definition
to overwhelm with abundance or excess, to flood
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inundate
 Definition
to overwhelm with abundance or excess, to flood
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inure
 Definition
to get used to something undesirable, to harden
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invalidate
 Definition
to nullify, to make invalid
Term
invective
 Definition
insulting or abusive speech
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inveigh
 Definition
to vent anger verbally or write bitterly
Term
inveigle
 Definition
to tempt or persuade by using deception or flattery
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invert
 Definition
to change to the opposite position direction, or course
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inveterate
 Definition
deeply rooted, habitual
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invidious
 Definition
likely to cause unhappiness or offence
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inviolate
 Definition
pure or intact
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invoke
 Definition
to ask for help, support, or protection
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iota
 Definition
a tiny amount
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irascible
 Definition
easily angered, irritable
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irate
 Definition
extremely angry, irritated
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iridescent
 Definition
showing many bright colors which change with movement, shiny
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ironic
 Definition
meaning the opposite of what is said or expressed
Term
irrational
 Definition
incoherent, illogical
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irrefutable
 Definition
impossible to refute or disprove
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irrelevant
 Definition
not related to the subject at hand
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irrevocable
 Definition
irreversible
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isolated
 Definition
separate, unconnected
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isthmus
 Definition
a narrow strop of land with water on both sides, which connects two larger bodies of land
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itinerant
 Definition
moving from place to place
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itinerary
 Definition
a detailed plan for a trip or journey
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jaded
 Definition
worn out or wearied as by overwork or overuse
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jargon
 Definition
words or phrases used by particular groups of people in their work or trade that are not generally understood
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jaundice
 Definition
prejudiced view' yellow discoloration of the skin and eyes
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jaunt
 Definition
a short pleasure trip
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jeopardize
 Definition
to put in hazard, risk; to imperil
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jetsam
 Definition
cargo or equipment thrown overboard th lighten a vessel
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jettison
 Definition
to throw overboard in order to lighten a ship or airplane
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jilt
 Definition
to reject a lover
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jingoism
 Definition
aggressive nationalism and patriotism
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jocular
 Definition
inclined to joke, merry, amusing
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jostle
 Definition
to bump, push or shove roughly
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joust
 Definition
a combat with lances between two knights
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jovial
 Definition
joyfully exuberant
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jubilation
 Definition
a feeling of great happiness
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judicious
 Definition
exhibiting sound judgement
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juggernaut
 Definition
a large overpowering destructive force of object
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junction
 Definition
a connection
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juncture
 Definition
a decisive or crucial point
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junket
 Definition
a dessert, and excursion by officials to gather facts
Term
junta
 Definition
a small group that rules a country after taking power by force
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jurisdiction
 Definition
the extent of authority or legal power
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juxtapose
 Definition
to place side by side
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karma
 Definition
fate, destiny
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kilter
 Definition
good working condition
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kin
 Definition
family relationship, relative
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kindle
 Definition
to cause to burn or ignite; to arouse or inspire
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kinetic
 Definition
lively, active
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kinship
 Definition
natural connection, family relationship
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kiosk
 Definition
a small structure with one or more sides open
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kismet
 Definition
fate
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knell
 Definition
a clear, resonant sound, a bell
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labyrinth
 Definition
a maze
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lacerated
 Definition
mangled, jagged, torn
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lackadaisical
 Definition
lacking energy and vitality
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lackluster
 Definition
lacking energy, effort, or brilliance; dull
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laconic
 Definition
brief, using few words
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lambaste
 Definition
to give a thrashing, schold
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lament
 Definition
to express sorrow or regret
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lampoon
 Definition
to attack or ridicule someone in a satirical way
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landmark
 Definition
any prominent feature of a landscape; an event of critical importance
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languid
 Definition
lackign energy, weak
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languish
 Definition
to become weak or feeble
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larceny
 Definition
theft
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lascivious
 Definition
feeling, expressing, or causing sexual desire
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lassitude
 Definition
listlessness, weariness
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latent
 Definition
hidden or undeveloped, potential
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latitude
 Definition
scope, freedom, range, the distance north or south of the equator
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lattice
 Definition
crossed wooden or metal strips arranged in a diagonal pattern
Term
laud
 Definition
to praise
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able
 Definition
worthy of being praised
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lavish
 Definition
to give a lot or too much too
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lax
 Definition
irresponsible, not diligent, relaxed
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layman
 Definition
a person who is not trained or does not have a detailed knowledge of a particular subject
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leery
 Definition
refusing or reluctant to believe
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legacy
 Definition
something handed down from the past
Term
legerdemain
 Definition
trickery, deception
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legion
 Definition
a large number, multitude
Term
lesion
 Definition
wound, injury
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lessor
 Definition
one who grants a lease
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lethal
 Definition
capable of causing death, fatal, deadly
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lethargic
 Definition
lacking in energy
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levee
 Definition
an embankment designed to prevent flooding of a river
Term
leverage
 Definition
positional advantage, power, clout, influence
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levitate
 Definition
to rise or float in the air
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levity
 Definition
frivolity, lightness
Term
lexicography
 Definition
writing, editing, or compiling of dictionaries
Term
lexicon
 Definition
a dictionary
Term
liaison
 Definition
alliance, unpermitted secret love affair
Term
libel
 Definition
written falsehood that injures another's reputation
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liberal
 Definition
favoring civil liberties and social programs
Term
libertine
 Definition
an immoral or licentious man
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licentious
 Definition
acting in a promiscuous, uncontrolled, and socially unaccepted manner. libertine.
Term
lieu
 Definition
instead of; in place of
Term
ligneous
 Definition
woodlike
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limpid
 Definition
perfectly clear; lucid
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lineage
 Definition
descendants of a particular ancestor or family
Term
lionize
 Definition
to treat a person as a celebrity, to idolize
Term
liquidation
 Definition
a closing of one's business by collecting assets and settling all debts
Term
listless
 Definition
tired and weak
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litany
 Definition
a long list
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literal
 Definition
true to fact, not exaggerated, actual or factual
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lithe
 Definition
bending easily and gracefully
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litigant
 Definition
a person involved in a lawsuit
Term
litigate
 Definition
to try in court
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livid
 Definition
of a purple or dark blue color, black and blue, as of from a bruise
Term
loath
 Definition
unwilling, reluctant
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loathe
 Definition
to feel intense dislike
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lobby
 Definition
to try to prompt legislative action, to exert influence
Term
logistics
 Definition
the management of the details of an operation
Term
loiter
 Definition
to hang around, linger
Term
loll
 Definition
to recline in a relaxed manner; to hang loose, droop, dangle
Term
longevity
 Definition
great span of life or time
Term
lope
 Definition
a steady, easy gait faster than regular walking
Term
loquacious
 Definition
overly talkative
Term
lout
 Definition
a rude, stupid, or awkward person; oaf
Term
lucid
 Definition
clear, easy to understand
Term
lucre
 Definition
monetary reward or gain
Term
ludicrous
 Definition
ridiculous or foolish
Term
lugubrious
 Definition
exaggeratedly mournful
Term
luminary
 Definition
a celestial body, a person attaining eminence
Term
luminous
 Definition
glowing, giving off light
Term
lummox
 Definition
a large ,ungainly, and dull-witted person
Term
lure
 Definition
a decoy, snare, allure
Term
lurid
 Definition
deathly pale or glowing through a haze
Term
lush
 Definition
luxuriant, abundant
Term
lyrical
 Definition
expressive of emotions, poetic
Term
macerate
 Definition
to dissolve, soften by soaking
Term
machination
 Definition
scheming activity for an evil purpose
Term
magnanimous
 Definition
generous
Term
magnate
 Definition
a powerful businessperson
Term
magnitude
 Definition
great extent, amount or dimension; enormity
Term
maharajah
 Definition
a ruling Indian Prince
Term
maim
 Definition
to disable or disfigure; to cripple
Term
maladjusted
 Definition
poorly adjusted
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maladroit
 Definition
clumsy; inept
Term
malady
 Definition
illness; sickness; disease
Term
malapropism
 Definition
the wrong use of one word instead of another because they sound similar
Term
malcontent
 Definition
one who is dissatisfied with existing conditions
Term
malevolent
 Definition
wishing or showing evil or harm to others
Term
malfeasance
 Definition
an illegal act by a public official
Term
malice
 Definition
a desire or intention to harm others or see them suffer
Term
malicious
 Definition
intending to cause harm
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malign
 Definition
to slander, to speak harmful and evil untruths
Term
malignant
 Definition
harmful, evil, dangerous
Term
malinger
 Definition
to pretend to be ill to avoid doing work
Term
malleable
 Definition
capable of being shaped, easily altered, flexible
Term
mammoth
 Definition
huge, gigantic
Term
mandate
 Definition
a command or authorization to do something
Term
mandatory
 Definition
authoritatively ordered or commanded; necessary
Term
mania
 Definition
an unusually and strong and continuing interest in an activity or subject
Term
manifest
 Definition
clearly or apparent to the sight or understanding
Term
manifesto
 Definition
a public declaration of beliefs
Term
manifold
 Definition
having many forms, features, or parts
Term
mar
 Definition
render less perfect; impair, soil
Term
marauder
 Definition
raider, intruder
Term
marginal
 Definition
small in amount or effect
Term
maritime
 Definition
near the sea
Term
mar
 Definition
to make imperfect
Term
marrow
 Definition
soft, fatty vascular tissue in the bones
Term
marshal
 Definition
to assemble for the purpose of doing something
Term
martial
 Definition
warlike
Term
martinet
 Definition
a very strict disciplinarian
Term
martyr
 Definition
someone willing to sacrifice and even give his or her life for a cause; one who suffers to cause sympathy
Term
matron
 Definition
a mature looking married woman or widow; mature woman in charge
Term
mean
 Definition
average, midpoint
Term
meander
 Definition
to wind in broad curves, to ramble
Term
median
 Definition
average, midpoint
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meditate
 Definition
negotiate
Term
mendicant
 Definition
street beggar, alms seeker
Term
mediocre
 Definition
unimpressive, ordinary, average
Term
medium
 Definition
an instrument, means, or agency
Term
medley
 Definition
a collection of various things
Term
megalomania
 Definition
personality trait characterized by delusions of grandeur, power, and wealth
Term
melancholy
 Definition
sad, gloomy, weary
Term
melee
 Definition
a confused mingling or turmoil
Term
mellifluous
 Definition
sweet-sounding, musical
Term
memento
 Definition
a rememberance
Term
memoir
 Definition
a narrative experience happening to the writer
Term
menagerie
 Definition
a collections of animals on exhibit
Term
mendacious
 Definition
deceitful, lying
Term
menial
 Definition
servile, low, fit for servants
Term
mentor
 Definition
a teacher, tutor, counselor
Term
ercenary
 Definition
a hired soldier, someone who will do anything for money
Term
mercurial
 Definition
following no predictable pattern
Term
merger
 Definition
alliance, fusion, consolidation
Term
meritocracy
 Definition
a system of rule in which leaders are chosen based on ability and talent
Term
meritorious
 Definition
deserving praise, reward, esteem
Term
metamorphosis
 Definition
transformation
Term
metaphysics
 Definition
study of what exists
Term
mete
 Definition
to distribute evenly
Term
meteor
 Definition
a shooting star
Term
meticulous
 Definition
carefully attentive to every small detail
Term
microcosm
 Definition
a little world
Term
midriff
 Definition
the middle area of the torso
Term
mien
 Definition
air, bearing, character, demeanor
Term
migraine
 Definition
an excruciating headache
Term
migratory
 Definition
roving, wandering, nomadic
Term
lieu
 Definition
environment or surroundings
Term
millennium
 Definition
a period of one thousand years
Term
mimic
 Definition
to imitate or copy
Term
mince
 Definition
to cut into small pieces, to speak directly and frankly
Term
minuscule
 Definition
tiny, extremely small
Term
mirage
 Definition
unreal reflection, optical illusion
Term
mire
 Definition
an area of deep wet sticky earth, marsh
Term
misanthrope
 Definition
hater of mankind
Term
miscellany
 Definition
collection of various things
Term
misconstrue
 Definition
to misinterpret
Term
miser
 Definition
a stingy person
Term
misnomer
 Definition
an incorrect or inappropriate name
Term
mitigate
 Definition
moderate in severity
Term
mode
 Definition
a way or method of doing something
Term
modest
 Definition
shy, reserved, demure
Term
modify
 Definition
to change ro alter
Term
late
 Definition
to vary the loudness, pitch, intensity, or tone of
Term
modus operandi
 Definition
a manner in which something is done
Term
modus vivendi
 Definition
a manner of living, lifestyle
Term
mogul
 Definition
a very rich or powerful person
Term
mollify
 Definition
appease, calm, placate, to pacify
Term
mollycoddle
 Definition
to pamper, to spoil, to overindulge
Term
molt
 Definition
to shed periodically
Term
momentum
 Definition
the force or speed of an object in motion
Term
moniker
 Definition
word or words by which one is addressed; nickname
Term
monolithic
 Definition
characterized by massiveness. rigid and uniform, usually formed from a single thing
Term
monosyllabic
 Definition
very brief or blunt
Term
monotonous
 Definition
arousing no interest or curiosity
Term
morass
 Definition
anything that hinders, traps, or overwhelms
Term
moratorium
 Definition
a stopping of an activity for an agreed period of time
Term
mordant
 Definition
sharply caustic, sarcastic
Term
mores
 Definition
customary cultural standards
Term
moribund
 Definition
fading out, waning, dying
Term
morose
 Definition
melancholy, depressed, sulky
Term
mortify
 Definition
disconnect, shame, to embarrass, to humiliate
Term
motive
 Definition
a reason or justification to do something
Term
motley
 Definition
consisting of many different types, parts, or colors
Term
mottle
 Definition
to mark with spots or blotches of different shades or color
Term
mountebank
 Definition
a charlatan
Term
mundane
 Definition
commonplace, earthly, everyday
Term
municipal
 Definition
of or belonging to a town or city
Term
munificent
 Definition
benevolent, very generous
Term
munitions
 Definition
ammunition
Term
murmur
 Definition
undertone, mumble
Term
muse
 Definition
to ponder, meditate, think about at length
Term
muster
 Definition
to collect or gather
Term
myopia
 Definition
nearsightedness, narrowmindedness
Term
myriad
 Definition
an extremely large number
Term
mystic
 Definition
mysteric, enigmatic
Term
nadir
 Definition
point of greatest adversity or despair
Term
narcissism
 Definition
inordinate fascination of oneself
Term
nascent
 Definition
beginning to form, grow, develop
Term
nautical
 Definition
relating to sea navigation
Term
nebulous
 Definition
unclear and lacking form, vague
Term
nefarious
 Definition
extremely wicked
Term
negate
 Definition
to deny
Term
negligence
 Definition
carelessness
Term
nemesis
 Definition
an opponent that cannot be beaten or overcome
Term
neophyte
 Definition
someone who has recently become involved in an activity and is still learning about it
Term
nepotism
 Definition
favors shown by those in high positions to relatives and friends
Term
nest
 Definition
to fit snugly together
Term
nettle
 Definition
to irritate, vex
Term
neutral
 Definition
unbiased, objective
Term
neurotic
 Definition
characteristic of having one mental disorders
Term
newfangled
 Definition
new untested, fond or given to novelty
Term
niggling
 Definition
petty, trivial, inconsequential, annoying
Term
nihilism
 Definition
total rejection of established laws and institutions
Term
nimbus
 Definition
halo, a cloud, aura
Term
nirvana
 Definition
a state of blissful peace and harmony
Term
nocturnal
 Definition
of or occurring at night
Term
noisome
 Definition
having an unpleasant odor
Term
nom de plume
 Definition
pen or fictitious name
Term
nomad
 Definition
one without a permanent domicile
Term
nomenclature
 Definition
terminology
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nominal
 Definition
so-called, minimal
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nonchalance
 Definition
cool confidence and unconcern
Term
nonchalant
 Definition
behaving in a calm manner
Term
nondescript
 Definition
of no recognized, definitive type; ordinary
Term
nonentity
 Definition
something that exists only in the imagination
Term
nonpartisan
 Definition
not supporting or controlled by any group
Term
nonplus
 Definition
confuse, to baffle
Term
nostalgia
 Definition
remembrance,longing for the past
Term
nostrum
 Definition
elixir, cure-all
Term
notoriety
 Definition
unfavorable
Term
notorious
 Definition
known for something bad, infamous
Term
novel
 Definition
innovative
Term
novice
 Definition
one who is starting to learn a profession
Term
noxious
 Definition
physically and mentally destructive
Term
nuance
 Definition
subtle change, variation
Term
nullify
 Definition
to make useless, undo
Term
numismatist
 Definition
a coin collector or specialist
Term
nurture
 Definition
to nourish and feed, foster
Term
obdurate
 Definition
callous, headstrong, stubborn
Term
obeisance
 Definition
a gesture of the body made to indicate respect or submission
Term
obese
 Definition
extremely fat, grossly overweight
Term
obfuscate
 Definition
to obscure, blur
Term
objective
 Definition
fair, real, impartial
Term
oblique
 Definition
at an angle, indirect or evasive
Term
obliterate
 Definition
to destroy entirely
Term
oblivion
 Definition
nothingness
Term
obloquy
 Definition
verbal widespread abuse of a person or a thing
Term
obscure
 Definition
unclear, confusing, unknown
Term
obsequious
 Definition
ingratiating, fawning
Term
obsess
 Definition
to haunt the mind to an abnormal degree
Term
obsolete
 Definition
no longer in style
Term
obstinate
 Definition
stubborn, unyielding
Term
obstreperous
 Definition
not submitting to discipline or control
Term
obtrude
 Definition
to stick out
Term
ibtrusive
 Definition
noticeable in an unpleasant way
Term
obtuse
 Definition
insensitive, blockheaded
Term
obviate
 Definition
to prevent or eliminate in advance
Term
occult
 Definition
relating to mysterious or supernatural powers and activities
Term
ocher
 Definition
any of a class of natural earths
Term
octogenarian
 Definition
a series between the ages of 80 and 90 yrs old
Term
odious
 Definition
extremely unpleasant
Term
odyssey
 Definition
a long trip or period involving many different and exciting activities and changes
Term
offal
 Definition
waste parts, rubbish
Term
officious
 Definition
ready to serve, eager in offering unwanted services or advice
Term
ogle
 Definition
to gaze with an amorous, flirtatious, or impertinent look
Term
ogre
 Definition
a perversely bad, wicked person; a monster in fairy tales
Term
olfactory
 Definition
pertaining to the smell
Term
oligarchy
 Definition
a government or state in which a few people or a family rule
Term
ominous
 Definition
suggesting something unpleasant will
Term
omnibus
 Definition
volumes of a single author or works
Term
omnidirectional
 Definition
sending or receiving signals in all directions
Term
omnipotent
 Definition
having unlimited power or authority
Term
omniscient
 Definition
all-knowing,
Term
oncology
 Definition
the medical study of tumors and cancer
Term
onerous
 Definition
hard to endure, burdensome
Term
opacity
 Definition
state of quality of being opaque
Term
opaque
 Definition
unable to transmit light; impossible to understand
Term
operatic
 Definition
relating to opera
Term
operetta
 Definition
a light, opera-like work
Term
opportune
 Definition
occurring or coming at a good time
Term
opportunist
 Definition
one who takes advantage of every opportunity without regard for moral values
Term
opposition
 Definition
action of opposing, resisting, disagreement
Term
opprobrious
 Definition
accusing shameful behavior, disgraceful
Term
optimism
 Definition
encouragement, happy expectancy
Term
optimum
 Definition
the most advantageous
Term
opulent
 Definition
affluent
Term
orator
 Definition
public speaker
Term
ordinance
 Definition
a law or rule made by a government or authority
Term
ordnance
 Definition
cannon, artillery, military supplies
Term
orifice
 Definition
an opening or aperture, mouth
Term
originate
 Definition
to create or bring into being
Term
ornery
 Definition
ugly and unpleasant in disposition or temper, stubborn
Term
ornithology
 Definition
study of birds
Term
orotund
 Definition
having strength, richness, fullness, and clarity of sound
Term
orthodox
 Definition
conventional, going by the book
Term
oscillate
 Definition
to vacillate, waver
Term
osmosis
 Definition
the process by which something passes gradually from one part to another through a membrane
Term
ossify
 Definition
fossilize, to convert into bone, to become rigid
Term
ostensible
 Definition
appearing as such; offered as genuine or real
Term
ostentatious
 Definition
flaunting wealth, showing off
Term
osteoporosis
 Definition
a disorder caused by calcium loss, brittle bones, fracture, mainly in women
Term
ostracize
 Definition
to shun
Term
oust
 Definition
to eject, force out, to banish
Term
outgrowth
 Definition
a result, a part growing out of something; a conclusion or consequence
Term
override
 Definition
to ignore or refuse to accept, to overrule
Term
overt
 Definition
not hidden or secret, openly apparent
Term
overture
 Definition
an opening gesture, an intro
Term
overwrought
 Definition
overexcited
Term
oxymoron
 Definition
a figure of speech in which two contradictory words are used together in a phrase
Term
pacifist
 Definition
one who supports peace
Term
pacify
 Definition
to calm, soothe
Term
pact
 Definition
covenant, compact, formal written agreement; promise
Term
painstaking
 Definition
extremely careful, through, meticulous
Term
palatable
 Definition
delicious, appitizing
Term
palatial
 Definition
ostentatiously magnificient, opulent
Term
palisade
 Definition
a fortification
Term
pall
 Definition
cloth covering
Term
palliate
 Definition
to make less serious; mitigate
Term
pallid
 Definition
pale, faint or deficient in color
Term
palpable
 Definition
capable of being touched or felt
Term
palpitate
 Definition
to pulsate with unusual rapidity from stress, disease, or emotion
Term
paltry
 Definition
of little value
Term
pan
 Definition
to put down, censure, to criticize harshly
Term
panacea
 Definition
cure-all
Term
panache
 Definition
dashing elegance of manner or style
Term
pandemic
 Definition
widespread, general
Term
pandemonium
 Definition
wild disorder, chaos
Term
panegyric
 Definition
a tribute, made orally or in writing
Term
panjandrum
 Definition
a self-important or pretentious person
Term
panorama
 Definition
an unbroken view of a wide area
Term
pantomime
 Definition
art of conveying emotions by gesture, without speech
Term
parable
 Definition
a simple story illustrating a moral or religious lesson
Term
paradigm
 Definition
a pattern that serves as a model or example
Term
paradox
 Definition
two apparently contradictory statements
Term
paragon
 Definition
a model or pattern of excellence
Term
parallet
 Definition
a comparison between two things
Term
paramount
 Definition
most important, influential, significant, superior
Term
paranoia
 Definition
a mental illness of unreasonable anxiety
Term
paraphernalia
 Definition
equipment, appartus, or furnishing needed for a task
Term
paraphrase
 Definition
to restate a text or passage
Term
pariah
 Definition
an outcast
Term
parley
 Definition
a conference, especially between enemies
Term
parochial
 Definition
narrow or confined in point of view; restricted
Term
parody
 Definition
humorous or satirical imitation of serious writing
Term
paroxysm
 Definition
a sudden outburst or attack
Term
parquet
 Definition
wooden floor forming a pattern
Term
parry
 Definition
to ward off a blow
Term
parsimonious
 Definition
frugal, stingy
Term
partisan
 Definition
supporter of a person, group, or a cause; biased
Term
partition
 Definition
dividi g something into parts
Term
passe
 Definition
out of date
Term
patent
 Definition
copyrighted, obvious, apparent
Term
paternal
 Definition
patriarchal, father-like
Term
pathology
 Definition
the science or study of the origin, cause, and nature of disease
Term
pathetic
 Definition
pitifully unsuccessful, ineffective
Term
patriarch
 Definition
the leader of a family or tribe
Term
patrician
 Definition
blue blood, one of noble birth, an aristocrat
Term
patrimony
 Definition
an inheritance from a father or an ancestor
Term
patronize
 Definition
to do business with, to treat as an inferior
Term
paucity
 Definition
scarcity, shortage, poverty
Term
peccadillo
 Definition
a slight or trifling sin, a minor offense
Term
pecuniary
 Definition
consisting or relating to money
Term
pedagogue
 Definition
a teacher, one devoted to study
Term
pedant
 Definition
person making excessive or inappropriate display of learning
Term
pedestrian
 Definition
ordinary, moving on foot
Term
peerless
 Definition
better than all others
Term
pejorative
 Definition
belittling
Term
penance
 Definition
act done in repentance for a wrongdoing
Term
penchant
 Definition
strong inclination
Term
penitent
 Definition
sorrowful and remorseful for past misdeeds
Term
pensive
 Definition
thoughtful, sad, and dreamy
Term
penury
 Definition
destitution, indigence, insufficiency
Term
perceive
 Definition
to understand, grasp mentally
Term
perceptive
 Definition
having keen insight, or intuitive understanding
Term
percolate
 Definition
to cause a liquid to pass through a porous body, to filter
Term
peregrination
 Definition
travels, wanderings
Term
peremptory
 Definition
irrevocable, decisive, final
Term
perennial
 Definition
perpetual, everlasting, enduring, continual
Term
peremptory
 Definition
irrevocable, decisive, final
Term
perfidy
 Definition
treachery
Term
perforated
 Definition
to make a hole bu boring, punching, or piercing
Term
perfunctory
 Definition
indifferent, apathetic
Term
peripatetic
 Definition
wandering, traveling continually
Term
peripheral
 Definition
not central or of main importance
Term
peripheral
 Definition
not central or of main importance
Term
periphery
 Definition
the outermost part within a boundary
Term
perjury
 Definition
false testimony under oath
Term
permeate
 Definition
to flow or spread through, to penetrate
Term
pernicious
 Definition
extremely destructive or fatal
Term
perorate
 Definition
to lecture, give a sermon, to speak formally
Term
perpendicular
 Definition
upright or vertical
Term
perpetrate
 Definition
to be responsible for or guilty of a misdeed
Term
perpetuate
 Definition
to cause to continue or to be remembered
Term
perplex
 Definition
to bewilder, confuse
Term
perquisite
 Definition
a material favor or gift
Term
persevere
 Definition
to continue in spite of difficulty
Term
personify
 Definition
to give human qualities to
Term
pertinent
 Definition
relevant, of concern, to the point
Term
perturb
 Definition
to disturb greatly
Term
peruse
 Definition
to scrutinize
Term
pervade
 Definition
to saturate, penetrate, spread throughout
Term
perverse
 Definition
stubborn, contrary
Term
pesky
 Definition
annoying,, diagreeable
Term
petrified
 Definition
convert into stone, numb with astonishment
Term
petulant
 Definition
ill-humored, irritable, cranky
Term
phantasmagoria
 Definition
an illusion
Term
phenomenon
 Definition
extremely unusual or extraordinary thing or occurance
Term
philanthropic
 Definition
of or showing love of mankind
Term
philippic
 Definition
a verbal denounciation characterized by harsh, insulting language
Term
philistine
 Definition
a person lacking in or smugly indifferent to cultural, intellectual pursuits
Term
phlegmatic
 Definition
not easily excited to display emotion, apathetic
Term
phobia
 Definition
a persistent, illogical fear
Term
phonics
 Definition
method of teaching based on the sound of each word
Term
photogenic
 Definition
suitable, especially attractive for photography
Term
phraseology
 Definition
choice of words
Term
pictorial
 Definition
graphic
Term
pied
 Definition
multicolored
Term
piety
 Definition
worshipful devotion to God or family
Term
pigment
 Definition
Term
pilfer
 Definition
to take another's property without permission
Term
pinion
 Definition
bind the wings as not to fly, confine
Term
pillage
 Definition
to rob of goods by violent seizure
Term
pinnacle
 Definition
highest point
Term
pious
 Definition
devout or virtuous, holy
Term
piquant
 Definition
pungent or sharp in taste or flavor, tart
Term
pique
 Definition
irritate, also to arouse curiosity
Term
pithy
 Definition
brief, forceful
Term
pittance
 Definition
small amount or share
Term
pivotal
 Definition
decisive
Term
placard
 Definition
paperboard sign or notice posted in a public place
Term
placate
 Definition
to win over, conciliate
Term
placid
 Definition
calm and peaceful
Term
plagiarize
 Definition
to use another's idea or work and claim as one's own
Term
plaintiff
 Definition
a person who brings a complaint into a court of law
Term
plaintive
 Definition
full of an expression of sorrow
Term
plaited
 Definition
braided, especially hair or straw
Term
platitude
 Definition
stereotyped expression, a dull or trite remark, a cliche
Term
plausible
 Definition
convincing, feasible
Term
playa
 Definition
lowest point of any desertlike territory, an area that is flat, salty, and retaining water
Term
plebeian
 Definition
one of the common people
Term
plebiscite
 Definition
direct vote regarding important questions
Term
plethora
 Definition
a state of excessive fullness
Term
pliable
 Definition
flexible to change
Term
plight
 Definition
a distressing condition
Term
plucky
 Definition
brave and spirited
Term
plumb
 Definition
a device used to measure the depth or something
Term
pneumatic
 Definition
filled with or containing compressed gas
Term
poignant
 Definition
moving, affecting
Term
polarize
 Definition
to break up into opposing factions or groups
Term
polemic
 Definition
controversial argument against a controversial issue
Term
poltroon
 Definition
a coward
Term
polygraph
 Definition
a test to determine if a person is telling the truth
Term
pompadour
 Definition
hairstyle
Term
pompous
 Definition
showing exagggerated air of importance
Term
ponder
 Definition
to think deeply about
Term
ponderous
 Definition
burdensome
Term
pontiff
 Definition
a high chief priest, the Pope
Term
pontificate
 Definition
to act or speak arrogantly
Term
porcine
 Definition
reminiscent or pertaining to a pig
Term
porous
 Definition
full of holes
Term
portal
 Definition
an entrance, door, gate
Term
portend
 Definition
to warn of as an omen, forecast
Term
portent
 Definition
forewarning, foreboding
Term
postern
 Definition
an entrance in the rear
Term
posthumous
 Definition
happening or continuing after one's death
Term
postulate
 Definition
to assume without proof
Term
posture
 Definition
to act or speak in an artifical or unnatural way
Term
potent
 Definition
having power or influence
Term
potentate
 Definition
a powerful ruler
Term
potpourri
 Definition
a mixture, medly
Term
pragmatic
 Definition
practical
Term
pratfall
 Definition
a fall on the buttocks, a humiliating failure
Term
prattle
 Definition
to babble, to talk meaninglessly
Term
precarious
 Definition
unsafe, unstable
Term
precedence
 Definition
the act, condition or right of preceding, priority of way
Term
precedent
 Definition
example, patter
Term
precept
 Definition
command or directions given as a rule of conduct
Term
preceptor
 Definition
teacher, instructor
Term
precipitate
 Definition
to hasten, expedite, accelerate
Term
precipitous
 Definition
characterized by unthinkable boldness an dhaste
Term
preclude
 Definition
thwart, hamper, hinder, or to prevent something
Term
precocious
 Definition
showing unusually early mental development
Term
precursor
 Definition
forerunner
Term
predatory
 Definition
victimizing or destroying others for one's own gain
Term
predecessor
 Definition
a person who had a job or position before someone else
Term
predestine
 Definition
to govern and decide by, or as if by, fate
Term
predicament
 Definition
an unpleasant or dangerous situation that is difficult to get out, dilemma
Term
predilection
 Definition
penchant
Term
predispose
 Definition
to set up or influence a behavior or condition
Term
predominant
 Definition
havign greater importance or influence
Term
preeminent
 Definition
most important
Term
preempt
 Definition
to take place of due to priorities
Term
preen
 Definition
to dress smartly
Term
pregnant
 Definition
filled with meaning that has not been expressed. significant
Term
prehensile
 Definition
adapted for grasping or holding
Term
prelude
 Definition
an introduction
Term
premeditated
 Definition
prearranged or plotted
Term
premise
 Definition
something to be taken as truth w/o proof
Term
premonition
 Definition
a warning or feeling about future events
Term
prenatal
 Definition
previous to birth
Term
preponderance
 Definition
the largest part or greatest amount, majority
Term
prepossess
 Definition
to possess or dominate beforehand as a prejudice
Term
preposterous
 Definition
senseless
Term
prerogative
 Definition
a right, privilege
Term
prestigious
 Definition
highly esteemed
Term
presumably
 Definition
probably
Term
presumptuous
 Definition
overconfident, arrogant
Term
presuppose
 Definition
to assume beforehand
Term
pretentious
 Definition
showy, self-important
Term
pretext
 Definition
a false reason put forth to hide the real one
Term
prevalent
 Definition
widespread
Term
prevaricate
 Definition
to lie
Term
primal
 Definition
being first in time, original
Term
principal
 Definition
the main performer
Term
principle
 Definition
a broad or basic rule or truth
Term
pristine
 Definition
pure
Term
privation
 Definition
poverty, destitution
Term
probity
 Definition
morality, honesty
Term
problematic
 Definition
unsettled, doubtful, questionable
Term
proclaim
 Definition
to announce publicly or officially
Term
procrastinate
 Definition
to put off until a later time
Term
procure
 Definition
to obtain or acquire something by special means
Term
prodigal
 Definition
recklessly extravagant, unrestrained
Term
prodigious
 Definition
enormous in size, quantity, degree
Term
prodigy
 Definition
gifted child
Term
profane
 Definition
irreligious, atheistic,m sacrilegious
Term
profess
 Definition
to lay claim to pass oneself off
Term
proffer
 Definition
to offer
Term
proficient
 Definition
skillful
Term
profligate
 Definition
recklessly prodigal and extravagant
Term
profound
 Definition
deep, penetrating
Term
profusion
 Definition
extravagant expense
Term
progeny
 Definition
offspring or descendent
Term
prognosticate
 Definition
to foretell, predict
Term
progressive
 Definition
moving forward
Term
prohibition
 Definition
the act of forbidding
Term
proletariat
 Definition
class of wage earners, those who do manual labor
Term
proliferate
 Definition
to increase in number and spread rapidly
Term
prolific
 Definition
producing offspring
Term
prolong
 Definition
elongate, perpetuate
Term
prompt
 Definition
to inspire, incite
Term
promulgate
 Definition
to proclaim, to publicly or formally declare something
Term
propagate
 Definition
to reproduce, breed, multiply
Term
propinquity
 Definition
proximity, kinship
Term
propitious
 Definition
marked by favorable signs or conditions
Term
proponent
 Definition
enthusiast, supporter
Term
propound
 Definition
to offer for consideration
Term
proprietary
 Definition
belonging to a proprietor
Term
propriety
 Definition
correctness
Term
propulsive
 Definition
propelling
Term
prosaic
 Definition
unimaginative, dull, ordinary
Term
proscribe
 Definition
condemn, outlaw
Term
prose
 Definition
ordinary speeech or writing
Term
prosperous
 Definition
thriving, opulent
Term
prosthesis
 Definition
a device external or implanted
Term
protagonist
 Definition
the leading character in a novel
Term
protean
 Definition
having many aspects
Term
protege
 Definition
someone whose welfare, training, or career is promoted by an influential person
Term
protocol
 Definition
the rules of etiquette and ceremony observed by heads of state
Term
protrude
 Definition
to push outward
Term
provident
 Definition
having foresight
Term
provincial
 Definition
parochial, narrow
Term
provisional
 Definition
tentative, conditional
Term
provocation
 Definition
something that causes anger or irritation
Term
provocative
 Definition
exciting, attracting attention, provoking
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