Term
|
Definition
|
|
Term
|
Definition
| (v.) to abolish, usually by authority |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
| (adj.) biting, bitter in tone or taste |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
|
|
Term
|
Definition
|
|
Term
|
Definition
| (v.) to sketch out in a vague way |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
|
|
Term
|
Definition
| (n.) a cursed, detested person |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
| (n.) a strong dislike, repugnance |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
|
|
Term
|
Definition
| (v.) to take without justification |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
| (adj.) practicing restraint as a means of self-discipline, usually religious |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
| (n.) a curse, expression of ill-will |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
| (adj.) hard-working, diligent |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
| (v.) to coax by using flattery |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
|
|
Term
|
Definition
| (adj.) short, abrupt, dismissive |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
| 1. (v.) to strike with force 2. (n.) an arrangement of food set out on a table |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
|
|
Term
|
Definition
| 1. (v.) to support, hold up 2. (n.) something that offers support |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
| (n.) tremendous noise, disharmonious sound |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
|
|
Term
|
Definition
| (n.) an attempt to spoil someone else’s reputation by spreading lies |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
| (adj.) subject to whim, fickle |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
|
|
Term
|
Definition
| (adj.) intellectually convincing |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
| (adj.) accompanying in a subordinate fashion |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
|
|
Term
|
Definition
| (adj.) penitent, eager to be forgiven |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
|
|
Term
|
Definition
| (n.) readiness to believe |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
| (n.) greed, strong desire |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
| (adj.) brief to the point of being superficial |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
|
|
Term
|
Definition
| (v.) to make unclean, impure |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
|
|
Term
|
Definition
| (adj.) quiet, modest, reserved |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
| (v.) to belittle, depreciate |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
| (v.) to laugh at mockingly, scorn |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
| (v.) to violate the sacredness of a thing or place |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
| (adj.) dried up, dehydrated |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
| (adj.) light, airy, transparent |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
| (adj.) shy, quiet, modest |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
| (adj.) rambling, lacking order |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
|
|
Term
|
Definition
|
|
Term
|
Definition
| (adj.) extremely lively, enthusiastic |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
| (n.) impudence, nerve, insolence |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
| (adj.) radiant, splendorous |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
|
|
Term
|
Definition
|
|
Term
|
Definition
| (adj.) short-lived, fleeting |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
|
|
Term
|
Definition
| (adj.) fleeting, momentary |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
|
|
Term
|
Definition
| (v.) to free from guilt or blame, exonerate |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
| (adj.) loathsome, detestable |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
|
|
Term
|
Definition
| (v.) to make amends for, atone |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
| (v.) to obliterate, eradicate |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
| (adj.) existing, not destroyed or lost |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
|
|
Term
|
Definition
| (adj.) incorrect, misleading |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
| (adj.) meticulous, demanding, having high and often unattainable standards |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
|
|
Term
|
Definition
|
|
Term
|
Definition
|
|
Term
|
Definition
| (adj.) having a foul odor |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
|
|
Term
|
Definition
| (adj.) troublesome or irritable |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
|
|
Term
|
Definition
| (n.) lofty, pompous language |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
| (adj.) drawn to the company of others, sociable |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
|
|
Term
|
Definition
|
|
Term
|
Definition
| 1. (n.) a ranting speech 2. (v.) to give such a speech |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
| (n.) domination over others |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
| (n.) one who attacks common beliefs or institutions |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
| (adj.) humiliating, disgracing |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
| (adj.) stoic, not susceptible to suffering |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
| (adj.) commanding, domineering |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
|
|
Term
|
Definition
| (adj.) impenetrable, incapable of being affected |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
| (adj.) rash; hastily done |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
| 1. (v.) to impact, affect, make an impression 2. (v.) to encroach, infringe |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
| (adj.) incapable of being appeased or mitigated |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
| (adj.) casually rude, insolent, impertinent |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
| (adj.) unformed or formless, in a beginning stage |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
|
|
Term
|
Definition
| (adj.) incapable of defeat, failure, decay |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
| (adj.) unspeakable, incapable of being expressed through words |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
| (adj.) incapable of being persuaded or placated |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
| (adj.) not devious; innocent and candid |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
|
|
Term
|
Definition
|
|
Term
|
Definition
| (adj.) appealing but imperceptibly harmful, seductive |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
| (adj.) refusing to compromise, often on an extreme opinion |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
| (v.) to cause someone or something to become accustomed to a situation |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
| (n.) an angry verbal attack |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
| (adj.) stubbornly established by habit |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
| (adj.) extremely joyful, happy |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
| (n.) the act of placing two things side by side for implicit comparison |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
| (adj.) terse in speech or writing, short-written |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
| (adj.) sluggish from fatigue or weakness |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
| (n.) the generous giving of lavish gifts |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
| (adj.) hidden, but capable of being exposed |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
| (n.) deception, slight-of-hand |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
| (adj.) displaying a lack of moral or legal restraints |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
| (adj.) clear, transparent |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
| (n.) a destructive whirlpool which rapidly sucks in objects |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
|
|
Term
|
Definition
|
|
Term
|
Definition
| (adj.) wanting harm to befall others |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
|
|
Term
|
Definition
| (adj.) weakly sentimental |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
| (adj.) characterized by sick sentimentality |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
| (adj.) having a lying, false character |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
| (adj.) characterized by rapid change or temperament |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
| (n.) a small amount of something |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
| (n.) a wet swampy bog; figuratively, something that traps and confuses |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
| (adj.) having great diversity or variety |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
| (n.) generosity in giving |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
| (adj.) consisting of a very great number |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
| (n.) the lowest point of something |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
| (adj.) in the process of being born or coming into existence |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
| (adj.) heinously villainous |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
| (n.) someone who is young or inexperienced |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
| (adj.) unyielding to persuasion or moral influences |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
| (v.) to render incomprehensible |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
| (adj.) diverging from a straight line or course, not straightforward |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
| (adj.) excessively compliant or submissive |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
|
|
Term
|
Definition
| (adj.) lacking quickness of sensibility or intellect |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
| (adj.) instilling hatred or intense displeasure |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
| (adj.) offering one’s services when they are neither wanted nor needed |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
| (adj.) characterized by rich abundance verging on ostentation |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
| (adj.) appearing as such, seemingly |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
| (v.) to reduce the severity of |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
|
|
Term
|
Definition
| (n.) a remedy for all ills or difficulties |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
| (n.) a model of excellence or perfection |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
|
|
Term
|
Definition
| (n.) frugality, stinginess |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
| (n.) an emotion of sympathy |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
|
|
Term
|
Definition
| (adj.) derogatory, uncomplimentary |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
| (adj.) easily intelligible, clear |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
|
|
Term
|
Definition
| (adj.) disloyal, unfaithful |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
| (adj.) showing little interest or enthusiasm |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
| (adj.) extremely destructive or harmful |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
| (adj.) shrewdness, perceptiveness |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
| (adj.) stubbornly persistent |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
| (n.) rudeness, irritability |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
| (adj.) concisely meaningful |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
| (n.) an uninspired remark, cliché |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
| (n.) an abundance, excess |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
| (n.) an aggressive argument against a specific opinion |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
|
|
Term
|
Definition
| (adj.) advanced, developing ahead of time |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
| (adj.) to have foreknowledge of events |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
|
|
Term
|
Definition
|
|
Term
|
Definition
| (n.) a strong inclination toward something |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
| (v.) to proclaim, make known |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
| (n.) an inclination, preference |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
|
|
Term
|
Definition
| (adj.) plain, lacking liveliness |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
|
|
Term
|
Definition
| (adj.) able to change shape; displaying great variety |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
| (adj.) eliciting or possessing an extraordinary interest in sex |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
| (adj.) juvenile, immature |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
| (adj.) quarrelsome, combative |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
|
|
Term
|
Definition
| (adj.) eager to follow rules or conventions |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
| (n.) a difficult situation |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
| (adj.) whiny, complaining |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
| (adj.) idealistic, impractical |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
| (n.) deep, bitter resentment |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
|
|
Term
|
Definition
| (adj.) defiant, unapologetic |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
| (n.) uprightness, extreme morality |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
|
|
Term
|
Definition
| (adj.) evil, unprincipled |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
|
|
Term
|
Definition
| (v.) to reject, refuse to accept |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
| (v.) to take back, repeal |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
| (adj.) resistant, stubborn, impatient |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
| (adj.) coarsely, crudely humorous |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
|
|
Term
|
Definition
|
|
Term
|
Definition
| (adj.) holy, something that should not be criticized |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
| (n.) shrewdness, soundness of perspective |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
| (adj.) significant, conspicuous |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
| (adj.) giving a hypocritical appearance of piety |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
| (adj.) optimistic, cheery |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
|
|
Term
|
Definition
| (n.) luck, finding good things without looking for them |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
|
|
Term
|
Definition
| (adj.) concerned, attentive |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
| (adj.) believing that oneself is all that exists |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
|
|
Term
|
Definition
| (adj.) false but designed to seem plausible |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
| (adj.) sedate, serious, self-restrained |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
| (adj.) expressing little sensibility, unemotional |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
| (v.) to astonish, make insensible |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
| (n.) an overabundant supply or indulgence |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
| (v.) to infer with little evidence |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
|
|
Term
|
Definition
| (n.) one who flatters for self-gain |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
| (adj.) expressed without words |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
| (adj.) not inclined to talk |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
| (adj.) equivalent in value or significance |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
| (n.) audacity, recklessness |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
| (adj.) having little substance or strength |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
|
|
Term
|
Definition
| (adj.) lethargic, dormant, lacking motion |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
|
|
Term
|
Definition
| (adj.) passing through briefly; passing into and out of existence |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
| (v.) to change or alter in form |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
| (adj.) effective, articulate, clear-cut |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
| (adj.) ready to fight, cruel |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
| (adj.) swollen, excessively embellished in style or language |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
| (n.) depravity, moral corruption |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
| (adj.) existing everywhere, widespread |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
|
|
Term
|
Definition
| (adj.) smooth or greasy in texture, appearance, manner |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
|
|
Term
|
Definition
| (v.) to criticize or scold severely |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
| (v.) to seize by force, take possession of without right |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
| (v.) to fluctuate, hesitate |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
| (adj.) lack of content or ideas, stupid |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
| (adj.) lacking liveliness, dull |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
| (adj.) diversified, distinctly marked |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
| (v.) to regard with respect or to honor |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
| (n.) truthfulness, accuracy |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
| (adj.) green in tint or color |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
|
|
Term
|
Definition
| (adj.) experiencing through another |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
| (n.) event that occurs by chance |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
| (v.) to lower in importance, defame |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
| (adj.) not free flowing, syrupy |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
| (adj.) having a caustic quality |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
|
|
Term
|
Definition
| (adj.) undisciplined, lewd, lustful |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
| (adj.) charming, pleasing |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
| (adj.) full of yearning; musingly sad |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
| (adj.) dry, shrunken, wrinkled |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
| (n.) the highest point, culminating point |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
|
|
