Master advanced vocabulary related to traits, disposition, and temperament to enhance your abstract and analytical skills for the GRE.
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Likes and Dislikes26 words
besottedadjectiveso in love with someone or something that prevents one from thinking properly
enamoredadjectivehaving a strong liking or admiration for something
loathadjectiveunwilling to do something due to a lack of will, motivation, or consent
untowardadjectivenot expected, normally inconvenient or unpleasant
abhorverbto hate a behavior or way of thought, believing that it is morally wrong
antagonizeverbto provoke and anger someone so much that they start to hate and oppose one
execrateverbto hold or display extreme hatred toward something or someone
acrimonynounwords or feelings that are filled with anger or bitterness
alacritynounreadiness or willingness that is quick and enthusiastic
animositynounstrong hostility, opposition, or anger
antipathynouna strong feeling of hatred, opposition, or hostility
misanthropenounsomeone who dislikes, distrusts, or hates other human beings
penchantnouna strong tendency to do something or a fondness for something
philanthropynounthe activity of helping people, particularly financially
rapprochementnounthe establishment of harmony and friendly relations between two groups or countries after a period of ill relations
to [take] umbragephraseto get angry or feel upset, particularly because of being insulted
to [give] umbragephraseto make someone angry or upset, usually by offending them
enthrallverbto captivate someone completely
detachedadjectivelacking interest or emotional involvement
palatableadjective(of ideas and suggestions) pleasing and acceptable
partialadjectiveliking someone or something, or having an interest in them
torridadjectivefilled with strong emotions and being passionate especially when it comes to sexual love
anathemanounsomething that is gravely hated and disapproved of
apathynouna general lack of interest, concern, or enthusiasm toward things in life
jaundicenouna prejudice, bitter, and hostile attitude or state
zealnouna great enthusiasm directed toward achieving something
Features and Attributes34 words
affectationnounan insincere and unnatural manner of speaking, behaving, or writing that is intended to impress
dinnounan unpleasant and loud noise that could be heard for an extended amount of time
guilenounan artful cleverness used to perform trickery, deception, and manipulation
levitynounthe lack of seriousness that is wrongly suited to or respectful of the circumstances
clamorverbto loudly complain about something or demand something
mollifyverbto do something that lessens someone's anger or sadness
aberrantadjectivedifferent from the usual and accepted way
to [run] amokphraseto behave in a wild, uncontrolled, and often violent manner
anticadjectivebehaving or acting in a way that is funny, energetic, or silly, it is usually annoying or strange
becomingadjective(of clothes, colors, hairstyles etc.) enhancing the wearer's appearance and making them more attractive
bereftadjective(of people) feeling very lonely and sorrowful, particularly as a result of a loss
callowadjective(of a person) young and behaving in a manner that displays one's inexperience or immaturity
cholericadjectiveeasily angered or irritated
cynicaladjectivehaving a distrustful or negative outlook, often believing that people are motivated by self-interest
inherentadjectiveinseparable essential part or quality of someone or something that is in their nature
intrinsicadjectivebelonging to something or someone's character and nature
optimaladjectivemost favorable or effective under specific conditions
placidadjectivepeaceful and calm, not easily excited, irritated, angered, or upset
pragmaticadjectivebased on reasonable and practical considerations rather than theory
retiringadjectiveshy and not fond of being with others or being noticed
sportiveadjectivebehaving in a playful, fun, and light-hearted way
byzantineadjectiveso detailed and complex that understanding becomes difficult
amalgamnouna combination or blend of different things
bleakadjective(of situations) not giving any or much hope or encouragement
covertadjectivenot displayed or acknowledged openly
erraticadjectivelacking a regular or fixed pattern of movement
facileadjectivelacking deep thought and true understanding thus being superficial
keenadjective(of senses) sharp and highly-developed
noveladjectivenew and unlike anything else
obsoleteadjectiveoutdated and gone out of style, often replaced by more current trends or advancements
timelyadjectivehappening at exactly the best time possible
vintageadjective(of things) old but highly valued for the quality, excellent condition, or timeless design
volatileadjectiveprone to unexpected and sudden changes, usually gets worse or dangerous
whimsicaladjectivedriven by impulses and desires rather than logical necessity or reasoning
Characteristics and Disposition34 words
audaciousadjectivetaking risks that are bold and shocking
complementaryadjectiveuseful to each other or enhancing each other's qualities when brought together
credulousadjectivebelieving things easily even without much evidence that leads to being easy to deceive
decorousadjectiveshowing a polite, dignified, and appropriate manner of behaving
estimableadjectivedeserving of admiration or approval
extantadjectiveexisting despite being extremely old
improvidentadjectivelacking proper consideration and foresight, especially when it comes to savings and money
ingrainedadjective(of beliefs, behaviors, habits, etc.) existing for so long and so deeply rooted that has made changing very difficult
mercurialadjectiveprone to unpredicted and sudden changes
patronizingadjectivetreating someone in a seemingly friendly manner but in reality treating them as if they are below one in importance and intelligence
prospectiveadjectivelikely to become a reality in the future
restiveadjectiveimpatient to move or progress, especially due to confinement or obstruction from desired movement
rudimentaryadjectiveconsisting of fundamental and basic principles
simultaneousadjectivetaking place at precisely the same time
synchronousadjectiveoccurring at the exact same speed or time
taciturnadjectivetending to be reserved and untalkative, in a way that makes one seem unfriendly
unflappableadjectivehaving the ability to stay composed and calm in difficult circumstances
unstintingadjectivegenerously giving something such as help, money, time, praise, etc.
derideverbto insult or make fun of someone as if they are stupid or worthless
dupeverbto trick someone into believing something that is not true
hectorverbto speak or behave aggressively toward someone and try to force them into doing something
anomalynounsomething that deviates from what is considered normal, expected, or standard
proprietynounthe way of behaving that is considered to be morally and socially correct and acceptable
abrasiveadjectivebehaving in a mean and disrespectful manner with no concern for others
ambiguousadjectivehaving more than one possible meaning or interpretation
catholicadjectivehaving an inclusive nature, characterized by openness and acceptance toward different viewpoints or aspects of human experience
jocularadjectivehaving a humorous and joking manner
languidadjectivemoving in a slow, effortless, and attractive manner
naiveadjectivelacking experience and wisdom due to being young
offhandadverbwithout any preparation or prior thought
bristleverbto react in an angry, aggressive, or defensive manner
bemoanverbto express great regret or sorrow for something
fidelitynounthe quality of showing loyalty and faithfulness to someone or something
bemoanverbto express dissatisfaction with something
Traits and Behavior37 words
ambivalentadjectivehaving contradictory views or feelings about something or someone
churlishadjectiverude, ill-mannered, or surly in behavior
crestfallenadjectivefeeling disappointed and sad, especially due to experiencing an unexpected failure
demonstrativeadjectiveshowing no restraint in expressing one's feelings, particularly of love
discriminatingadjectivehaving great taste and the ability to judge something's quality
factitiousadjectiverelating to something that is created artificially instead of naturally
flippantadjectivelacking seriousness and respect on a serious matter in an attempt to appear humorous or clever
imperiousadjectivehaving an unpleasantly proud and arrogant demeanor, displaying a demand for obedience
nonchalantadjectivebehaving in an unconcerned and calm manner
obstinateadjectivestubborn and unwilling to change one's behaviors, opinions, views, etc. despite other people's reasoning and persuasion
perfidiousadjectiverelating to someone or something that is untrustworthy and disloyal
presumptuousadjectivefailing to respect boundaries, doing something despite having no right in doing so
quotidianadjectivetaking place every day and thus considered as an ordinary occurrence
reverentadjectivefeeling or displaying a great amount of admiration and respect
self-effacingadjectivetrying to avoid drawing attention toward one's abilities or oneself, especially due to modesty
sagaciousadjectivehaving keen, farsighted judgment and the ability to discern deeply and wisely
sporadicadjectiveoccurring from time to time, in an irregular manner
succeedingadjectivetaking something or someone's place or position by coming after them
ubiquitousadjectiveseeming to exist or appear everywhere
verboseadjectiveusing or having an excessive number of words
aberrationnounsomething that is different from what is expected and normal
hubrisnounan unreasonably excessive amount of pride or arrogance
inanitynounwords or actions that lack meaning, sense, or importance
invectivenounthe usage of abusive, insulting, and rude language when one is extremely angry
probitynounthe quality of abiding by the highest moral principles
solicitudenouncare or worry for a person's well-being
placateverbto put a stop to someone's feelings of anger
importuneverbto request something in an annoyingly persistent way
prudentadjectiveshowing sensibility and wisdom, especially in avoiding risks or making decisions
archadjectivemischievous and playful either on purpose or pretending to be so
effervescentadjectivebehaving in an energetic, excited, and lively manner
pristineadjectivehaving kept its original state, being clean and in great condition
trenchantadjectiveexpressing something in a forceful, effective, and clear manner
mavericknounan individual who thinks and behaves differently and independently
paragonnounsomeone or something regarded as the perfect or ideal model of excellence
betrayverbto reveal something, such as thoughts, feelings, qualities, etc. unintentionally
mettlesomeadjectivehaving a lot of energy and enthusiasm
Quality and Temperament35 words
aboveboardadjectivedoing something honestly and legally, without any trickery
asperitynounharshness or sharpness of tone, manner, or temper
avaricenounexcessive desire for money and material goods
capriciousadjective(of a person) prone to unexpected and sudden changes of behavior, mood, or mind
cossetverbto treat someone with an excessive amount of care and indulgence
craftyadjectiveusing clever and usually deceitful methods to achieve what one wants
cupiditynounthe strong desire for attaining a lot of money or material goods
ebullientadjectivehaving or displaying enthusiasm, happiness, and liveliness
facetiousadjectivenot showing the amount of seriousness needed toward a serious matter by trying to seem clever and humorous
felladjectivehaving the ability to be deadly, cruel, or destructive
gaucheadjectivehaving an awkward or impolite way of behaving due to a lack of social skills or experience
idiosyncrasynounan unusual or strange behavior, thought, or habit that is specific to one person
ingenuousadjectiveshowing simplicity, honesty, or innocence and willing to trust others due to a lack of life experience
invidiousadjectivecausing offense or unhappiness due to being prejudice or unjust
lasciviousadjectiveexperiencing or displaying an intense sexual interest
maudlinadjectivehaving an excessive emotional quality, often in a way that seems overly sentimental or self-pitying
nettlesomeadjectivecausing difficulties, problems, or annoyances
officiousadjectiveself-important and very eager to give orders or help when it is not wanted, or needed
Panglossianadjectivehaving an extremely optimistic point of view
percipientadjectivequickly and effortlessly noticing things and understanding them
phlegmaticadjectiveable to keep a calm demeanor and not get emotional easily
quixoticadjective(of ideas or plans) hopeful or imaginative but impractical
reticentadjectivereluctant to speak to others, especially about one's thoughts and emotions
sanguineadjectivehaving a confident, hopeful, and positive outlook for the future
sybaritenounan individual who is very fond of enjoying luxurious pleasures and items
tempestuousadjectiveinvolving many extreme and powerful emotions
slapdashadjectivedoing something hastily and without much thought or care
sedulousadjectiveputting continuous effort, care, and attention in doing something
loquaciousadjectiverelating to someone who likes to talk much more than necessary
anemicadjectivelacking in strength, energy, and effect
biliousadjectivehaving a tendency to be irritable or ill-tempered
deferencenouna willingness or habit of submitting to the opinions or authority of others
discerningadjectiveevaluating situations, people, or ideas with clarity and wisdom
saturnineadjectivehaving a bitter, grumpy, and serious appearance and attitude, oftentimes in a threatening manner
stoicadjectivenot displaying emotions and not complaining, especially in difficult and painful situations
Aspects and Manners36 words
aplombnouna type of manner that is composed and confident, often when one is facing a difficult situation
boornounan insensitive and uneducated person who lacks culture and manners
chagrinnouna state of embarrassment due to failing, getting humiliated, or disappointed
curmudgeonnouna bad-tempered person who is easily annoyed and angered, usually old in age
effronterynouna way of behaving that is shamelessly rude and bold
hauteurnouna prideful and unfriendly manner of behaving that showcases one's belief of being better than others
insouciancenouna way of behaving that is relaxed, as if one has no problems or concerns
badgerverbto repeatedly annoy or harass someone with requests or questions
browbeatverbto force a person into doing something by threatening or frightening them
deignverbto do something in a reluctant and condescending manner
approbativeadjectivedisplaying approval or praise
avidadjectiveextremely enthusiastic and interested in something one does
complacentadjectiveoverly satisfied or content with one's current situation or achievements, often to the point of neglecting potential risks or improvements
conversantadjectiveknowledgeable or experienced with something
cravenadjectivenot having even the smallest amount of courage
debonairadjective(particularly of a man) handsome, stylish and full of confidence
disquietingadjectivemaking one feel worried about something
dolorousadjectivecausing or displaying great sadness or distress
mendaciousadjective(of a person) deliberately telling lies
overweeningadjectivehaving too much pride or confidence in oneself
peremptoryadjectivedemanding immediate obedience, particularly in a way that sounds unfriendly or rude
picayuneadjectiveconsidered to be of small importance or value
prosaicadjectivelacking excitement or imagination
punctiliousadjectivepaying a lot of attention to the correctness of behavior or to detail
redoubtableadjectivecausing fear due to greatness or being impressive
ribaldadjectivevulgar, indecent, or coarse, often with sexual connotations
spleneticadjectiveeasily angered or annoyed
stolidadjectivestaying calm and displaying little or no interest or emotions
superciliousadjectivetreating others as if one is superior to them
lacerateverbto make someone suffer from a lot of emotional or mental pain
amenableadjective(of people) open and willing to let suggestions influence them
arduousadjectiverequiring so much effort, mostly physical, that will cause exhaustion
derelictadjectiveneglectful toward obligations and duties
fractiousadjectiveeasily getting annoyed, angry, or upset
imperviousadjectiveresistant to being affected or damaged by something
obtuseadjectiveslow or reluctant to understand things or respond emotionally to something
Hold an Opinion, Give an Advice!38 words
balkverbto be reluctant to do something or allow it to happen, particularly because it is dangerous, difficult, or unpleasant
chastiseverbto severely criticize, often with the intention of correcting someone's behavior or actions
conciliateverbto do something that stops someone's anger or dissatisfaction, usually by being friendly or giving them what they want
decryverbto openly express one's extreme disapproval or criticism
demurverbto express one's disagreement, refusal, or reluctance
fathomverbto understand and make sense of something after giving it a lot of thought
intimateverbto indirectly state something
surmiseverbto come to a conclusion without enough evidence
underscoreverbto stress something's importance or value
vituperativeadjectivecriticizing or insulting in a hurtful and angry manner
refuteverbto state that something is incorrect or false based on evidence
blinkeredadjectivenot willing or able to broaden one's limited understanding or point of view
convolutedadjective(of sentences, explanations, arguments, etc.) long and difficult to understand, often due to complexity or excessive detail
didacticadjectiveaiming to teach a moral lesson
embroiledadjectivebecoming involved in a dispute, conflict, or complex situation
erroneousadjectivemistaken or inaccurate due to flaws in reasoning, evidence, or factual support
intelligibleadjectiveable to be understood without difficulty
tacitadjectivesuggested or understood without being verbally expressed
nonethelessadverbused to indicate that despite a previous statement or situation, something else remains true
respectivelyadverbused to show that separate items correspond to separate others in the order listed
whereasconjunctionused to introduce a statement that is true for one thing and false for another
conundrumnouna problem or question that is confusing and needs a lot of skill or effort to solve or answer
discrepancynouna lack of similarity between facts, reports, claims, or other things that are supposed to be alike
duplicitynounthe practice of pretending to feel or act one way while actually pursuing another
exemplarnouna person or thing that serves as an excellent model or example of a particular quality or type
gistnounsomething's main or overall meaning
implicationnouna possible consequence that something can bring about
paradoxnouna logically contradictory statement that might actually be true
veracitynounthe characteristic of being truthful or right
vitriolnouncriticism or comments that are severely cruel and hurtful
admonishverbto give criticism or a warning to someone for doing something that is wrong
articulateverbto pronounce or utter something in a clear and precise way
conferverbto exchange opinions and have discussions with others, often to come to an agreement or decision
denoteverbto indicate something's meaning or what it is referring to
hailverbto praise someone or something enthusiastically and loudly, particularly in a public manner
negateverbto say that something either does not exist or is not true
causticadjectivesarcastic or critical in a hurtful way
dissonancenouna state of disagreement between people's opinions, actions, or personalities, often resulting in tension
What's on Your Mind?28 words
arbitraryadjectivenot based on reason but on chance or personal impulse, which is often unfair
candidadjectiveopen and direct about one's true feelings or intentions
concurverbto express agreement with a particular opinion, statement, action, etc.
deemverbto consider in a particular manner
dissentverbto give or have opinions that differ from those officially or commonly accepted
equivocaladjectivehaving two or more possible meanings
esotericadjectiveintended for or understood by only a small, specialized group, often due to complexity
exponentnouna supporter of a theory, belief, idea, etc. who tries to persuade others that it is true or good in order to gain their support
foreshadowverbto indicate in advance that something, particularly something bad, will take place
gainsayverbto disagree or deny that something is true
inasmuch asconjunctionused to introduce additional information that explains the extent or reasons for something
laconicadjectiveconveying something whilst using a very small number of words
objurgateverbto severely scold or express disapproval
pontificateverbto state one's opinion in such a manner that shows one believes to be the only person to fully know it and be unarguably correct
raillerynouna type of teasing and joking that is friendly and good-natured
remonstrateverbto argue and express one's disagreement or objection to something
scathingadjectiveseverely critical or harsh
tangentialadjectivenot or barely relevant to something
unconscionableadjectiveexcessively unreasonable or unfair and therefore unacceptable
upbraidverbto criticize someone for doing or saying something that one believes to be wrong
vituperationnouna type of criticism or insult that is hurtful and angry
harkenverbto attentively listen
adverseadjectiveagainst someone or something's advantage
believerbto create an impression of something or someone that is false
clinchverbto decisively conclude something, such as an argument or a contract
maintainverbto firmly and persistently express an opinion, belief, or statement as true and valid
tableverbto suggest or decide to reschedule discussing something
lucidadjectiveable to think and express oneself in a way that is clear and comprehensible, particularly if one usually does not have this ability
Everyone Is Entitled to Their Own Opinion!30 words
castigateverbto strongly and harshly criticize someone or something
construeverbto interpret a certain meaning from something
debunkverbto reveal the exaggeration or falseness of a belief, claim, idea, etc.
denigrateverbto intentionally make harmful statements to damage a person or thing's worth or reputation
digressverbto steer away from the main subject and focus on a different topic in speech or writing
pilloryverbto publicly criticize or mock someone
repineverbto either feel or display dissatisfaction
vacillateverbto be undecided and not know what opinion, idea, or course of action to stick to
enigmanounthe quality of being very challenging to explain or understand
gumptionnounthe ability to think sensibly and reasonably and decide what should be done
intimationnounthe indirect conveying of what one thinks or wants to say
tiradenouna lengthy speech that uses harsh and angry language and intends to condemn or criticize
cogentadjective(of cases, statements, etc.) capable of making others believe that something is true with the use of logic and reasoning
explicitadjectiveexpressed very clearly, leaving no doubt or confusion
germaneadjectivehaving the quality of being closely connected to the subject at hand in a way that is appropriate
hagiographicadjectivegiving a highly exaggerated and flattering representation of a person as if they are perfect
implicitadjectivesuggesting something without directly stating it
mordantadjectivehaving a quality that is criticizing and harsh, yet humorous
puerileadjectivebehaving in such a manner that displays one's lack of maturity and common sense
sententiousadjectivekeeping one's speech short but extremely meaningful
unequivocaladjectiveexpressing one's ideas and opinions so clearly that it leaves no room for doubt
chimeranouna mythological creature in Greek mythology, typically depicted as a fire-breathing creature with the body and head of a lion, the head of a goat protruding from its back, and a serpent for a tail
vitriolicadjectivecharacterized by bitter, harsh, and caustic criticism or comments
adhereverbto devotedly follow or support something, such as a rule, belief, plan, etc.
begverbto avoid settling or dealing with a problem to avoid responsibility
elicitverbto help a student come to a conclusion themselves instead of providing them with an answer directly
qualifyverbto restate something one has already said in order to limit the meaning it conveys
spatenounan amount or number that is considered to be large
likewiseadverbused when introducing additional information to a statement that has just been made
fallaciousadjectivelogically or factually flawed
Make Up Your Mind!32 words
aververbto confidently state or declare something as true
brookverbto allow and not oppose to something that one usually finds to be unpleasant
countenanceverbto agree and not oppose to something that one generally finds unacceptable or unpleasant
disabuseverbto help a person rid themselves of their misconceptions
equivocateverbto purposely speak in a way that is confusing and open to different interpretations, aiming to deceive others
excoriateverbto severely condemn through a harsh verbal criticism or attack
exhortverbto strongly and enthusiastically encourage someone who is doing something
harangueverbto give a speech that is lengthy, loud, and angry intending to either persuade or criticize
impugnverbto question someone's honesty, quality, motive, etc.
logverbto officially document all the information or events that have taken place, particularly on a plane or ship
maunderverbto talk continuously and aimlessly
palaververbto aimlessly talk a lot
quibbleverbto argue over unimportant things or to complain about them
reproachverbto blame someone for a mistake they made
skirtverbto avoid or ignore doing something that one finds to be difficult or controversial
appositeadjectivehaving the quality of being appropriate or closely connected to the subject or situation at hand
conciliatoryadjectivemeaning to end a dispute or to stop or lessen someone's anger
disingenuousadjectivelacking sincerity and honesty, particularly by not revealing as much as one knows
eloquentadjectiveable to utilize language to convey something well, especially in a persuasive manner
extenuatingadjectiveproviding reasons that justify or reduce the seriousness of something bad, such as an offense
glibadjectivepersuasive in a way that is deceitful
laudableadjective(of an idea, intention, or act) deserving of admiration and praise, regardless of success
parochialadjectivepossessing a limited understanding or point of view, and not open to broadening it
syncreticadjectivecreating a combination of different beliefs, ideas, traditions, etc.
tendentiousadjectivestating a cause or opinion that one strongly believes in, particularly one that causes a lot of controversy
diatribenouna harsh and severe criticism or verbal attack that is aimed toward a person or thing
imbroglionouna complicated situation involving political or interpersonal conflict
nuancenouna very small and barely noticeable difference in tone, appearance, manner, meaning, etc.
delineateverbto give an explanation in detail and with precision
divineverbto either predict the future or uncover hidden truths with the use of supernatural forces
contentiousadjectivecausing disagreement or controversy among people
finessenounthe act of dealing with a situation in a subtle and skillful way
Open and Shut Case36 words
exculpateverbto clear someone's name of accusations and prove their innocence
abrogateverbto terminate an agreement, right, law, custom, etc. in an official manner
censureverbto strongly criticize in an official manner
condoneverbto accept or forgive something that is commonly believed to be wrong
enjoinverbto tell someone to do something by ordering or instructing them
ferretverbto try to find something in a confined space
forfeitverbto no longer be able to access a right, property, privilege, etc. as a result of violating a law or a punishment for doing something wrong
immureverbto take a person or thing to a confined space and trap them there
proscribeverbto officially ban the existence or practice of something
anarchynounthe state of an organization or country that is lacking in order, authority, or control
dispensationnounthe privilege of being officially released from an obligation, law, or something that is usually prohibited
entitlementnouna privilege or right that is granted legally
malfeasancenounan illegal or unjust act committed by a person of high standing
malingerernounan individual who feigns incompetence or illness just so they would not have to do something
martinetnounan individual who demands total obedience to rules, laws, and orders
apocryphaladjective(of a statement or story) unlikely to be authentic, even though it is widely believed to be true
appurtenantadjectiverelating or belonging to something bigger or more important, like lifestyles, structures, systems, etc.
defamatoryadjective(of statements) intending to ruin someone's reputation with the use of unpleasant or false information
inviolateadjectivenot affected, and immune to harm, change, disrespect, or destruction
prohibitiveadjectivestopping others from doing something
unimpeachableadjectivehonorable and honest to the point of becoming impossible to criticize, question, or blame
venialadjectivenot grave and thus capable of being pardoned or overlooked
abjureverbto give up or reject a belief, claim, or practice through formal or public declaration
imputeverbto attribute a quality, action, or outcome to a person, cause, or source
wilyadjectiveskillful in achieving what one desires, especially through deceptive means
documentverbto support an argument, claim, etc. by providing facts and evidence
promulgateverbto formally put a law or regulation into effect through official proclamation
renderverbto provide someone with something, such as help or services, especially as required or expected
repudiateverbto refuse to acknowledge or accept as valid
sanctionverbto officially approve of something such as an action, change, practice, etc.
vindicateverbto clear someone from blame or suspicion and prove their innocence
advocatenounan authorized practitioner of law who defends a person's case in a courtroom
resolutionnounan official decision that is made, particularly when an official body takes a group vote
bogusadjectivenot authentic or true, despite attempting to make it seem so
dubiousadjectivecausing doubt or suspicion
inviolableadjectivedemanding great respect in a way that cannot be ignored or degraded
Ripples in a Pond41 words
concomitantadjectivesimultaneously occurring with something else as it is either related to it or an outcome of it
counterproductiveadjectiveproducing results that are contrary to what was intended
fecklessadjectiveof no determination, competence, or strength
immaterialadjectivenot relevant or significant to the current situation, discussion, etc.
inchoateadjectivejust beginning to take shape
inconsequentialadjectivelacking significance or importance
transitoryadjectivelasting for only a brief period
triflingadjectivewithout any value or importance
portentousadjectiveextraordinary and serving as a warning or sign of future events, often suggesting something bad or threatening
burgeonverbto have a rapid development or growth
culminateverbto end by coming to a climactic point
elevateverbto raise someone or something to a higher rank or better position
fomentverbto encourage or provoke something, especially trouble or conflict
galvanizeverbto push someone into taking action, particularly by evoking a strong emotion in them
lullverbto help someone feel relaxed and calm or to help them fall asleep
misattributeverbto incorrectly state what or who created or caused something
squelchverbto forcefully bring the development or growth of something that is troubling to an end
supersedeverbto take something or someone's position or place, particularly due to being more effective or up-to-date
nadirnounthe moment in which a situation or life is at its lowest or worst
precursornounsomeone or something that comes before another of the same type, acting as a sign of what will come next
status quonounthe situation or condition that is currently at hand
assuageverbto help reduce the severity of an unpleasant feeling
balefuladjectiveable to bring about dangerous or destructive consequences
cardinaladjectivepossessing the quality of being the most important or basic part of something
plasticadjectivecapable of easily being molded or shaped into taking another form
retrospectiveadjectivereferring or relating to a past event
aggrandizeverbto make a person or thing seem more important or impressive than they actually are
appeaseverbto end or lessen a person's anger by giving in to their demands
attenuateverbto take away from something's effect, value, size, power, or amount
constrictverbto restrict the things someone can or wants to do
deflectverbto stop a person from doing what they initially intended
waxverbto grow in strength, size, intensity, etc.
obtainverbto be widely common, applied, or recognized
oscillateverbto move back and forth in a regular rhythm between two or more states, positions, or opinions
overshadowverbto cause a person or thing to come across as less significant
permeateverbto expand to every part of a thing
proliferateverbto cause something to increase rapidly in number or size
deterrentnouna thing that reduces the chances of someone doing something because it makes them aware of its difficulties or consequences
checkverbto keep something bad under control in order to prevent deterioration or to slow down its spread or development
convergeverb(of roads, paths, lines, etc.) to lead toward a point that connects them
zenithnounthe highest point that a certain celestial body reaches, directly above an observer
Only Change Is Constant!39 words
alleviateverbto reduce from the difficulty or intensity of a problem, issue, etc.
augmentverbto add to something's value, effect, size, or amount
bolsterverbto enhance the strength or effect of something
consoleverbto help a person, who is either disappointed or emotionally suffering, feel better
cowverbto force obedience onto someone with the use of threats
desiccateverbto preserve something, like food, by ridding it of all its moisture
enhanceverbto better or increase someone or something's quality, strength, value, etc.
facilitateverbto help something, such as a process or action, become possible or simpler
impairverbto cause something to become weak or less effective
encumberverbto hinder the process or make something harder to do or achieve
obviateverbto anticipate and act in a way that prevents a negative outcome from occurring
preemptverbto render a plan or action ineffective or unnecessary by doing something before it happens
propitiateverbto bring an end to the anger of a person, ghost, spirit, or god by pleasing them
transmuteverbto change something's nature, appearance, or substance into something different and usually better
bastardizationnounthe act of changing or copying something in a way that it no longer has the quality and value it used to
corollarynouna thing that is the direct or natural result of another
efficacynounthe power to bring about planned or wanted results
incipientadjectivestarting to develop, appear, or take place
nascentadjectivenewly started or formed, and expected to further develop and grow
untrammeledadjectivefree to do as a person or thing pleases due to not having any limitations or restrictions inflicted upon them
dormantadjectivenot in an active, developing, or operating state but can become so later on
convergeverb(of policies, opinions, ideas, aims, etc.) to develop into either the same thing or something extremely similar
debaseverbto tarnish someone's character or morals
flagverbto lose energy, strength, and enthusiasm
hobbleverbto restrict or complicate development, success, or actions
outstripverbto posses or reach a higher level of skill, success, value, or quantity than another person or thing
plummetverbto decline in amount or value in a sudden and rapid way
requiteverbto give something as a reward or compensation for services, favors, or achievements
startverbto suddenly make an involuntary movement in reaction to a shock or surprise
subsideverbto decline in intensity or strength
catalystnouna person, thing, or event that provokes or accelerates change or activity by introducing new perspectives or actions
landmarknounsomething, such as an achievement or event, that is of great importance or influence in something's progress and development
metamorphosisnounan extreme change in someone or something's nature, character, or form
momentnounthe quality of being significant and important
pithnounthe main meaning or part of something such as a situation, statement, or argument
checkeredadjectivehaving gone through periods of both failure and success
tellingadjectiveproducing an important, strong, or powerful effect
ossifyverbto cause something, such as an idea, system, habit, etc. to become fixed and opposed to change
divergeverbto move apart and continue in another direction
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alienateverbto make one feel isolated or hostile toward a person or group
venerateverbto feel or display a great amount of respect toward something or someone
atavismnounan ancestral or ancient trait, feeling, outlook, activity, etc. that modern humans revert to
chauvinistnounsomeone who strongly believes that their gender, race, country, or group is superior
exegesisnounan interpretation and thorough explanation of a piece of writing, particularly a religious one
hedonistnounan individual who acts according to the belief that pursuing pleasure is of the highest importance in life
iconoclastnouna person who challenges or rejects established beliefs, customs, or values, often with the intent to provoke change or expose flaws
libertinenounan individual who is not concerned with morality and overindulges in pleasure, particularly sexual pleasure
moresnounthe customs and values of a society that characterize it
prognosticationnouna statement meaning to predict or guess the events of the future
reclusenounan individual who lives by themselves and avoids all sorts of contact with other people
turpitudenouna disposition or behavior that is extremely immoral or wicked
arcaneadjectiverequiring specialized or secret knowledge to comprehend fully
benightedadjectivelacking in intellect, culture, knowledge, or morals
diabolicaladjectivetremendously wicked or evil, just like the Devil
fanaticaladjectiveextremely enthusiastic or obsessed about something
principledadjectivebehaving in a manner that shows one's high moral standards
polarizedadjectivedivided into groups that strongly disagree
sacrosanctadjectiveextremely important, to the point that it is not allowed to be condemned or changed
secularadjectivenot concerned or connected with religion
unseemlyadjectivebehaving in a manner that is impolite and not in accordance with the situation
disperseverbto part and move in different directions
supplicateverbto ask or request humbly and earnestly, typically in a religious or devotional context
apotheosisnounthe act of elevating a person's rank to that of a god
epiphanynouna moment in which one comes to a sudden realization
litanynouna religious service that consists of the leading person saying some prayers followed by set responses from the people who are participating
occultnounall that relates to the magical and supernatural, their events, practices, powers, etc.
solecismnounan act that is considered to be impolite or unacceptable
disjointedadjectivenot connected in an orderly or coherent way
gregariousadjective(of people) delighted by the company of others
indifferentadjectiveunbiased and not favoring one side
orthodoxadjectivefollowing established beliefs, traditions, or accepted standards
piousadjectivehaving strong faith in a religion and living according to it
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dispassionateadjectivenot letting one's emotions influence one's judgment and decisions, thus able to stay rational and fair
equitableadjectiveensuring fairness and impartiality, so everyone gets what they rightfully deserve
impartialadjectivenot favoring a particular party in a way that enables one to act or decide fairly
mundaneadjectivelacking the ability to arouse interest or cause excitement
sanctimoniousadjectiveattempting to showcase how one believes to be morally or religiously superior
unforthcomingadjectiveunwilling to reveal information or offer assistance
apostasynounthe act of abandoning a religious or political belief that one used to hold
arrivistenounan individual who is either new to a higher society or trying to get into it, and is looking for their approval
chauvinismnounthe extreme belief in the superiority of one's gender, race, country, or group
gaffenouna thing that was done or said in a social or public situation that is considered to be an embarrassing or tactless mistake
inequitynouna situation or something that is lacking in equality or fairness
mendicantnouna person who begs other people for food and money
notorietynounthe state of having a widespread negative reputation due to a bad or disapproving behavior or characteristic
pariahnounan individual who is avoided and not liked, accepted, or respected by society or a group of people
parvenunouna low-born individual who has gained quick and unexpected power, success, or wealth
powwownouna traditional ceremony of Native Americans in which they gather, dance, and sing
reprobatenounan individual who lacks morality and principle
viragonouna woman who is loud, ill-tempered, and aggressive
defaceverbto ruin or damage something's appearance, particularly by writing or sketching on it
disseminateverbto spread information, ideas, or knowledge to a wide audience
proselytizeverbto attempt to persuade a person into accepting one's beliefs, particularly political or religious ones
asceticadjectivefollowing a strict lifestyle where one practices self-discipline and denies oneself of any form of pleasure, particularly due to religious reasons
baseadjectivecompletely lacking moral or honorable purpose or character
egalitarianadjectivesupporting the notion that all humans are equal and should be given equal rights
expansiveadjectivehaving a generous and friendly personality with a willingness to engage in conversations
profligateadjectiveacting in a shameless, overindulgent, and immoral manner
rusticadjectivedisplaying a natural simplicity and warmth that evokes traditional rural life
spartanadjectivecharacterized by strict self-discipline, frugality, or simplicity
hierarchynounthe grouping of people into different levels or ranks according to their power or importance within a society or system
ranknoun(plural) the people who collectively form a particular group or organization
standingnouna person's reputation, status, or position within a system, society, or organization
coalesceverbto come together in order to achieve a common goal
desecrateverbto insult or damage something that people greatly respect or consider holy, particularly a place
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archaicadjectivedating back to the ancient past
elegiacadjectiveexpressing or displaying the sadness and sorrow felt due to loss, death, or a past event
fecundadjectiveable to create many great intellectual or creative ideas, things, etc.
grandiloquentadjectiveexpressing oneself in a lofty or overly elaborate manner to impress others
jejuneadjectivedisplaying simplicity, immaturity, or inexperience
lugubriousadjectiveextremely sorrowful and serious
philistineadjectivenot being interested, fond, or understanding of serious works of music, art, literature, etc.
triteadjective(mainly of ideas, opinions, or remarks) used so often that it no longer has the same effect or originality
hyperbolenouna technique used in speech and writing to exaggerate the extent of something
lampoonnouna drawing, speech, or text aiming to criticize something or someone in a humorous manner
malapropismnounthe humorous and incorrect use of a word that sounds similar to the intended word
monotonynounthe constant lack of change and variety that is boring
palimpsestnouna manuscript that was written on, erased, and written on again and again, while the previous text was still partially visible
preamblenounan introductory or preliminary section of a book, statute, document, etc. giving information about its purpose
prologuenounthe beginning section of a movie, book, play, etc. that introduces the work
recapitulationnounthe act of repeating the key points or parts of something in order to summarize it
screednouna piece of writing or a speech that is long and boring
bowdlerizeverbto delete the sections or words that are believed to be offensive or inappropriate from a play, movie, book, etc.
conflateverbto bring ideas, texts, things, etc. together and create something new
aestheticadjectiverelating to the enjoyment or appreciation of beauty or art, especially visual art
cosmopolitanadjectiveincluding a wide range of people with different nationalities and cultures
pedestrianadjectivelacking elements that arouse interest, cause excitement, or show imagination
ponderousadjectivepossessing the quality of being very boring, slow, and serious, particularly used for speeches and writings
cacophonynouna literary device that uses a mixture of unpleasant, inharmonious, and harsh sounds to show disorder or chaos
crescendonouna slow and constant increase in the loudness of a musical piece
ersatzadjectivebeing an artificial, fake, or inferior substitute for something genuine or authentic
lamentnouna song, musical piece, poem, etc. that expresses the feeling of sorrow and sadness after a loss or death
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apothegmnouna clever and concise expression that contains a general truth or principle
anachronismnounsomething occurring at a time when it could not have existed or happened
artifactnouna man-made object, tool, weapon, etc. that was created in the past and holds historical or cultural significance
buttressnouna protruding structure that supports a building or wall and is made out of bricks or stones
connoisseurnounan individual who is an expert of art, food, music, etc. and can judge its quality
counterpointnouna musical composition in which two or more independent melodies are played or sung simultaneously, creating harmony and interplay
denouementnounthe last section of a literary or dramatic piece where the plot is concluded and all the matters of the work is explained
eulogynouna text or speech that offers high praise for a person or thing, not necessarily linked to the deceased
prolixitynounthe fact of having an excessive number of words that results in being tedious
raconteurnounan individual who has the skill of telling stories in a way that is entertaining
fancifuladjectivecoming from the imagination rather than facts
hackneyedadjective(of phrases, words, ideas, etc.) used so much that it has lost its effect, interest, or originality
kafkaesqueadjectiveresembling Franz Kafka's works in being extremely nightmarish, bizarre, and confusing
macabreadjectivedisturbing and fear inducing due to its connection with death, murder, violence, etc.
mellifluousadjective(of sounds) smooth, pleasant, and sweet to the ear
phantasmagoricaladjectiveseeming unreal, confusing, and dream-like
phonyadjectivenot based on honesty or truth and intended to mislead others
posthumousadjectivereferring to something that happens, is published, or is awarded after the death of the person to whom it relates
epigramnouna saying that coveys an idea in a manner that is short and witty
rhetoricnounthe study of techniques and principles for using language effectively, especially in public speaking
informverbto characterize or influence a style, behavior, opinion, etc.
canonicaladjectiveaccording to the rules that are broadly accepted or are official
figurativeadjectiveusing language in a way that words don't have their actual meaning, but an imaginative meaning instead
limpidadjective(of language or music) clear and easy to understand
objectiveadjectivehaving an existence that is independent of personal perception or interpretation
subjectiveadjectiveexisting within one's mind and dependent on one's perspective rather than reality
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arrogateverbto take control of something without any legal basis
capitulateverbto surrender after negotiation or when facing overwhelming pressure
cedeverbto hand over power, land, or a position to another, particularly due to being forced
defenestrateverbto force a person of authority or power to step down from their position
gerrymanderverbto divide voting districts in a way that would advantage a particular group or party more
machinateverbto secretly make plans, particularly to gain an advantage
relegateverbto appoint a person or thing to a lower status, position, or rank
rescindverbto officially cancel a law, decision, agreement, etc.
sapverbto gradually drain or deplete someone's power or strength
spearheadverbto be the person who leads something like an attack, campaign, movement, etc.
undermineverbto gradually decrease the effectiveness, confidence, or power of something or someone
artlessadjectivesimple and free from cunning
bellicoseadjectivedisplaying a willingness to start an argument, fight, or war
compliantadjectivewillingly obeying rules or doing what other people demand
magisterialadjectivedisplaying a behavior befitting someone who is in a powerful and authoritative position
obsequiousadjectiveexcessively flattering and obeying a person, particularly in order to gain their approval or favor
truculentadjectiveill-tempered and ready to start an argument or fight
artificenouna clever action or behavior that is intended to trick and deceive others
calumnynouna false statement meant to misrepresent someone
jingoistnounsomeone who very strongly believes that their country is far more superior than other countries
juggernautnouna force, movement, organization, etc. that is large, powerful, and uncontrollable
juntanouna government of politicians or military officers that forcefully obtained power
nabobnounan individual who possesses an extreme amount of wealth or a high social standing
potentatenounsomeone who rules over people and possesses absolute control and power
quislingnounan individual who betrays their country by assisting the enemy occupying or controlling it
buffer zonenouna neutral area free of the conflict and danger that is between opposing powers
recriminationnounaccusations made in retaliation for being accused
sycophantnounan individual who excessively flatters someone of importance to gain a favor or advantage
abdicateverb(of a monarch or ruler) to step down from a position of power
anointverbto choose whom an important position or job will be given to, generally done by a person of power
concedeverbto grant something such as control, a privilege, or right, often reluctantly
dismissverbto remove someone from their job or position, typically due to poor performance
kowtowverbto attempt at pleasing an authority by excessively flattering and obeying them
autonomousadjective(of countries, organizations, regions, etc.) not governed by another force, and is in control of itself
partisanadjectivedisplaying support and favoritism toward a party or cause, usually without giving it much thought
dissolutionnounthe formal ending of a business agreement, marriage, parliament, organization, etc.
graftnouna morally or legally wrong act, usually bribery, done to gain an advantage or support
coterminousadjective(of areas of land or of countries) having a border in common
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amorphousadjectivelacking a clear or distinct shape or form
heterogeneousadjectivecomposed of a wide range of different things or people
homogeneousadjectivecomposed of things or people of the same or very similar type
incongruousadjectivepeculiar and not like what is considered suitable or appropriate for a situation
opaqueadjective(of an object) blocking the passage of light and preventing objects from being seen through it
pronouncedadjectiveimmediately noticed due to being apparent
sardonicadjectivehumorous in a manner that is cruel and disrespectful
dovetailverbto fit together in a satisfactory or suitable way
mesmerizeverbto capture someone's attention and interest completely, in a way that they forget about everything else
goose bumpsnouna state in which little bumps appear on the skin and bodily hair becomes upright because of excitement, cold, or fear
eclecticadjectivecontaining what is best of various ideas, styles, methods, beliefs, etc.
verisimilitudenounthe state or quality of implying the truth
austereadjectivesimple in design or style and lacking embellishments
etherealadjectiveextremely delicate, light, as if it belongs to a heavenly realm
lacklusteradjective(of hair or eyes) without shine, sheen, or brightness
peripheraladjectiverelating or belonging to the edge or outer section of something
speciousadjectivefalsely giving a pleasing appearance
surreptitiousadjectivedoing something secretly in an attempt to avoid notice
tenuousadjectivevery delicate or thin
turgidadjective(of speech or writing) using a serious and elevated style that makes it tedious and complicated
dispositionnounthe inherent qualities that one is normally characterized by
fringenounthe marginal, or outer part of something, such as an area, activity, or group
semblancenouna condition or situation that is similar or only appears to be similar to something
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analogousadjectiveable to be compared with another thing due to sharing a similar feature, nature, etc.
disparateadjectivenot sharing any form of similarity
evanescentadjectivefading out of existence, mind, or sight quickly
gawkyadjectiveawkward or ungraceful in movement or appearance, particularly due to being tall
inimitableadjectivebeyond imitation due to being unique and of high quality
meteoricadjectivedeveloping or reaching success in a quick way
proteanadjectiveinclined to change in form, nature, etc. frequently
sartorialadjectivereferring to clothing, particularly men's clothing, or the manner in which it is tailored or worn
scintillatingadjectivepossessing a combination of intelligence, excitement, and appeal
telltaleadjectivesuggesting or indicating something, particularly something unnoticeable or secret
tractableadjective(of people or animals) easily controlled or influenced by external factors or authority
dissembleverbto conceal one's true emotions, beliefs, or intentions
embellishverbto improve the appearance of something by adding things such as decorative pieces, colors, etc. to it
acmenounthe highest point in development or achievement
simulacrumnouna thing or person that represents or resembles something or someone
hoaryadjective(of people) having gray or white hair, particularly due to age
indeterminateadjectivenot known, measured, or specified precisely
pellucidadjectiveallowing light to pass through easily, resulting in exceptional clarity and transparency
starkadjectivehaving minimal ornamentation or detail
stultifyverbto make someone or something appear as ridiculous, stupid, or absurd
hodgepodgenouna random mixture of dissimilar or diverse things
Beyond Measure!28 words
appreciableadjectivelarge or significant enough to be noticed or measured
chronologicaladjectiveorganized according to the order that the events occurred in
commensurateadjectivesuitable in comparison to something else, like quality, extent, size, etc.
ephemeraladjectivelasting or existing for a small amount of time
fleetingadjectivecontinuing or existing for a very short amount of time
pervasiveadjectivespreading widely or throughout a particular area or group
profuseadjectiveexisting or occurring in large amounts
scantadjectivebarely or not satisfactory in amount
celeritynounthe quality of being fast and swift in movement
exiguitynounthe quality of lacking in amount
modicumnouna relatively small degree of a good and desirable thing
paucitynouna lacking amount or number of something
slewnounsomething in large amounts or numbers
surfeitnounan overabundance of anything
aggregateadjectiveconsisting of several numbers, things, or amounts added together
copiousadjectivevery great in number or amount
coterminousadjectiveequal in meaning, importance, extent, etc.
diminutiveadjectivemuch smaller than what is normal
flushadjectivepossessing a great amount of riches
modestadjectiverelatively moderate, limited, or small in scope, size, or amount
rarefiedadjective(of air) containing a lower-than-average amount of oxygen
repleteadjectivecontaining an abundance of something
rifeadjectivecontaining a large amount of something that is usually unpleasant
slightadjectivenot a lot in amount or extent
gradationnouna series of gradual changes or stages, usually indicating a progression or sequence of steps
raftnounpeople or things in high numbers or amounts
enumerateverbto mention things individually
soundverbto use a special equipment to measure the depth of something, particularly a body of water
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enervateverbto cause someone to lose physical or mental energy or strength
lassitudenounthe condition of not having mental or physical strength or energy
mitigateverbto lessen something's seriousness, severity, or painfulness
noisomeadjectiveextremely repulsive and unpleasant, particularly to the sense of smell
pathologicaladjectiverelating to or caused by an illness or disease
recrudesceverb(of an unpleasant or dangerous thing) to become active again after being inactive for a period of time
salubriousadjectiveindicating or promoting healthiness and well-being
soporificadjectivecausing one to become sleepy and mentally inactive
temperancenounthe practice of restraining oneself from consuming any or too much alcohol
predisposedadjectivehaving a higher chance of suffering from a specific illness or medical condition
satiateverbto fully satisfy a desire or need, such as food or pleasure, often beyond capacity
savorverbto fully appreciate and enjoy the flavor or aroma of a food or drink as much as possible, particularly by slowly consuming it
anodynenouna type of medicine that helps reduce one's pain
benignadjective(of an ilness) not fatal or harmful
intractableadjectivedifficult to cure or solve
languishverbto weaken or deteriorate, often due to neglect, illness, or sorrow
ossifyverbto harden and turn into bone
panaceanounsomething that is believed to cure any disease or illness
torpornouna state in which an animal's metabolic rate and activity are significantly reduced
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ascertainverbto determine something with certainty by careful examination or investigation
desideratumnouna thing that is essential or desired
flummoxverbto completely confuse someone
quandarynouna state of uncertainty about what decision to make in a challenging situation
skepticnounan individual who regularly questions and doubts the validity of ideas, beliefs, or information, particularly those that are commonly accepted
warrantedadjectivehaving reasons that are acceptable and valid
defaultverbto fail at accomplishing an obligation, particularly a financial one
egregiousadjectivebad in a noticeable and extreme way
halcyonadjectivefull of calmness, happiness, and prosperity
heydaynouna period in which someone or something was at its height of success, fame, or strength
illustriousadjectivehighly distinguished, admired, or well-known due to exceptional and outstanding characteristics or features
impedeverbto create difficulty or obstacles that make it hard for something to happen or progress
inadvertentadjectiveoccurring unintentionally or without deliberate thought or planning
kudosnounthe admiration, praise, and recognition someone receives for their achievements, deeds, or social standing
peccadillonouna small excusable offense or mistake
primacynounthe state in which a person or thing is of the highest importance, rank, or power
quailverbto experience or express the feeling of fear
remissadjectivefailing to give the needed amount of attention and care toward fulfilling one's obligations
schadenfreudenouna delightful feeling gained from other people's misfortunes or troubles
serendipitynounthe fact of accidentally experiencing or discovering something that is pleasant or valuable
stalwartadjectivepossessing a lot of physical strength
subterfugenounthe use of deceptive methods or devices to achieve something
unpropitiousadjective(of circumstances) unlikely to result in success
unviableadjectivecannot do what it is intended to successfully
stymieverbto prevent the occurrence or achievement of something
juncturenouna certain stage or point in an activity, a process, or a series of events, particularly important
incentivenounsomething that is used as an encouraging and motivating factor
insufferableadjectivecannot be endured due to being extremely annoying, uncomfortable, or unpleasant
involvedadjectivecomplex and difficult to understand due to many connected parts
reapverbto gain something, particularly something beneficial, as the result of one's actions
remedialadjectiveintending to correct or improve a thing that is unsuccessful or wrong
resolveverbto make a decision with determination
stemverbto stop something, particularly something undesirable, from developing or spreading
viableadjective(of biological organisms) capable of living or growing, often in a particular environment or under specific conditions
wantingadjectivenot sufficient in amount, quality, or degree
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cartographynouna branch of science and art that consists of creating maps
contextualizeverbto think about something with regard to its condition and relating information so as to understand it better
corroborateverbto provide supporting evidence for a theory, statement, etc.
counterintuitiveadjectivecontradictory to the expectations that are formed on common sense or intuition
credibilitynouna quality that renders a thing or person as trustworthy or believable
embryonicadjectivebelonging to the earlier stages of growth and development
empiricaladjectivebased upon observations or experiments instead of theories or ideas
empiricismnoun(in philosophy) the doctrine that knowledge is derived from sensory experience rather than theory or intuition
emulateverbto make an attempt at matching or surpassing someone or something, particularly by the means of imitation
exactingadjectivesevere, demanding, or unrelenting in requiring effort, compliance, or performance
exhaustiveadjectivecomplete with regard to every single detail or element
incontrovertibleadjectivetrue in a way that leaves no room for denial or disagreement
irrefutableadjectiveso clear or convincing that it cannot be reasonably disputed or denied
laypersonnounsomeone who lacks professional knowledge regarding a specific subject
meticulousadjectiveextremely careful and attentive to details
patentnouna formal document that gives someone the right to be the only one who makes, uses, or sells an invention or product for a limited amount of time
peripateticadjectiveconstantly traveling to different locations, particularly due to work
peruseverbto consider or examine something while being very careful and attentive to detail
presumptiveadjectiveprobably true due to being reasonable and based on the available facts
sentientadjectivepossessing the ability to experience, feel, or perceive things through the senses
thoroughgoingadjectivevery complete, careful, and attentive to detail
untenableadjective(of a position, argument, theory, etc.) not capable of being supported, defended, or justified when receiving criticism or objection
zeitgeistnounthe defining spirit or mood of a particular period in history, reflecting the ideas and beliefs of the time
derivativeadjectiveresembling or imitating a previous work, often in a way that lacks originality
discreditverbto raise doubt about someone or something and make people stop believing in them
distillverbto heat a liquid and turn it into gas then cool it and make it liquid again in order to purify it
eclipseverbto overshadow another astrological body
extrapolateverbto estimate something using past experiences or known data
jargonnounwords, phrases, and expressions used by a specific group or profession, which are incomprehensible to others
paradigmnouna selection of theories and ideas that explain how a particular school, subject, or discipline is generally understood
saturateverbto combine so much of a chemical compound with a chemical solution that the solution cannot retain, absorb, or dissolve anymore of that compound
staticadjectiveremaining still, with no change in position
substantiateverbto prove something to be true by providing adequate evidence or facts
unearthverbto find out about something, particularly by doing research
virtualadjectivevery similar to the actual thing in almost every way
crystallizeverbto turn into one or multiple crystals
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charyadjectiveafraid and cautious of the possible outcomes of an action, thus reluctant to take risks or action
deleteriousadjectiveinflicting damage or harm on someone or something
doughtyadjectiveoverflowing with bravery and determination
imminentadjective(particularly of something unpleasant) likely to take place in the near future
inflammableadjectivecapable of easily catching fire
innocuousadjectivenot likely to cause injury, offense, or strong reaction
intrepidadjectivevery courageous and not afraid of situations that are dangerous
moribundadjectiveapproaching death
pluckyadjectivepossessing or displaying determination and bravery
pugnaciousadjectiveeager to start a fight or argument
sangfroidnounthe skill to stay calm when in a situation that is difficult or dangerous
timorousadjectivelacking bravery and confidence
unassailableadjectivenot capable of being criticized, attacked, or doubted
waryadjectivefeeling or showing caution and attentiveness regarding possible dangers or problems
charlatannounan individual who acts as if they possess special qualities, knowledge, or skills
conflagrationnounan extremely intense and destructive fire
firebrandnounan individual who is passionate about a cause, particularly political, and urges others to take action toward said cause, normally leading to trouble
havennouna place that provides safety, peace, and favorable living conditions for humans or animals
makeshiftnouna thing that is used as an inferior and temporary substitute for something that is not available
meleenouna fight that is noisy, confusing, and involves many people
presentimentnouna feeling or suspicion that something, particularly something unpleasant, is about to take place
reprisalnounthe act of hurting or damaging one's opponent or enemy in retaliation for the hurt or damage they inflicted upon one
dauntverbto cause a person to feel scared or unconfident
dispatchverbto send a person or thing somewhere for a specific purpose
dogverbto closely follow someone
eschewverbto avoid a thing or doing something on purpose
hoodwinkverbto deceive a person, often by hiding the truth or using clever tactics to mislead them
houndverbto constantly chase, pressure, or follow someone to gain or achieve something
unnerveverbto make someone feel uneasy or anxious, disrupting their usual calm or confidence
hardyadjectivepossessing bravery and boldness
incendiaryadjectiveutilized to set fire on a property
mettlesomeadjectiveoverflowing with courage and determination
obstreperousadjectiveunwilling to submit to authority or control
precariousadjectivefull of danger or uncertainty, likely to cause harm or accidents
solicitousadjectiveoverflowing with anxiety, unease, or concern
cataclysmnouna sudden or disastrous event that destroys or changes a whole region or system
gambitnouna strategic action or remark that is used to gain an advantage, particularly in the early stages of a situation, game, conversation, etc.
rownouna noisy bitter argument between countries, organizations, people, etc.
implodeverbto burst, fall, or collapse toward the inside violently
inundateverbto cover a stretch of land with a lot of water
fortifyverbto secure a place and make it resistant against attacks, particularly by building walls around it
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defrayverbto make up for the expense or cost of something
divestverbto take away someone's possession, right, authority, etc.
fleeceverbto rob someone of their money by either overcharging or tricking them
levyverbto enforce a type of payment, such as fees, taxes, or fines and collect them
mulctverbto use deception to obtain someone's money or goods
slackverbto not put in the required amount of effort, care, energy, or attention toward one's responsibilities or obligations
tenderverbto formally present or propose something
underwriteverbto financially support a project, activity, etc. and take responsibility for potential loss
illiberalitynounthe quality of being against generosity and the freedom of thought, action, and expression
lagniappenoun(Louisiana) a small bonus or extra gift, often given unexpectedly
offsetnouna thing that reduces or neutralizes the effect of another thing
pittancenouna sum of money that is very insufficient
sinecurenouna position that is not demanding or difficult but pays well
stipendnouna fixed amount of money given to a person regularly as an allowance or salary
venalitynounthe willingness to do something that is immoral or dishonest for money
exorbitantadjective(of prices) unreasonably or extremely high
impecuniousadjectiveseverely lacking money
insolventadjectiveincapable of fulfilling financial obligations due to a lack of money
parsimoniousadjectivespending money very reluctantly
pecuniaryadjectiveinvolving or about money
penuriousadjectiveextremely poor or unwilling to spend money
prodigaladjectivehabitually spending money or other resources in a reckless, extravagant, and wasteful way
providentadjectiveplanning and preparing for the future, particularly by managing one's finances
incorporateverbto legally form a company or organization and to give it a separate legal identity from its owners
speculateverbto make a risky investment while hoping to profit from it
hedgenouna thing or method that protects one against potential problems, particularly financial ones
spendthriftnounan individual who is in the habit of spending money in a careless and wasteful way
internecineadjectivereferring to internal disputes among members of the same group
lavishadjectivegenerous in giving or expressing
netadjectivefinal amount after the deduction of all costs
consolidateverbto merge several financial accounts, debts, funds, into one
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