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abase
Definition
to lower oneself/sb in dignity
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abash
Definition
to destroy the self-possession or self-confidence of; disconcert
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abate
Definition
make or become less
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abbreviate
Definition
shorten (a word phrase, etc), esp by omitting letters
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abdicate
Definition
resign from or formally renounce the throne
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aberrant
Definition
not following the normal or correct way
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aberration
Definition
deviation from what is accepted as normal or right
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abet
Definition
to help or encourage to commit an offence or do wrong
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abeyance
Definition
be in abeyance; fall/go into abeyance (of right, rule, problem, etc) be suspended temporarily; not be in force or use for a time.
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abhor
Definition
feel hatred and disgust for; detest
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abide
Definition
tolerate; endure; bear
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abject
Definition
wretched, hopeless
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abjure
Definition
promise or swear to give up
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ablution
Definition
ceremonial washing of the body hands or sacred vessels, etc
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abnegation
Definition
denial or renunciation (of a doctrine)
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abode
Definition
house; home
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abolish
Definition
end the existence of
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abominable
Definition
causing disgust; detestible
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abominate
Definition
feel hatred or disgust for; detest; loath
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aboriginal
Definition
inhabiting a land from a very early period esp before the arrival of colonists.
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abortive
Definition
coming to nothing, unsucessful
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abrasive
Definition
that scrapes or rubs sth away; rubs
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abridge
Definition
make shorter esp by using fewer words; condense
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abrogate
Definition
cancel repeal or annul
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abscission
Definition
the act of cutting off as in a surgical operation
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abscond
Definition
go away suddenly and secretly, esp in order to avoid arrest
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absolute
Definition
complete total
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absolve
Definition
clear sb (of guilt), declare sb free (from blame, promise, duty, etc)
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abstain
Definition
keep oneself from doing or enjoying sth, esp from taking alcoholic drinks; refrain;
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abstemious
Definition
not taking much food or drink; not self indulgent; moderate
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abstinence
Definition
abstaining esp from food or alcoholic drinks
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abstract
Definition
existing in thought or as an idea but not having a physical or practical existence
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abstruse
Definition
difficult to understand
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abusive
Definition
criticizing harshly and rudely; insulting
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abut
Definition
on/against; have a common boundary or side with sth; adjoin sth
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abysmal
Definition
extremely bad
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abyss
Definition
a hole so deep that it seems to have no bottom
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academic
Definition
of schools colleges etc.
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accede
Definition
take office
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accelerate
Definition
make move faster or happen earlier; increase the speed of
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accessible
Definition
that can be reached used, etc.
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accessory
Definition
thing that is a useful or decorative extra but that is not essential; minor fitting or attachment
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acclaim
Definition
welcome welcome with shouts of approval; applaud loudly
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acclimate
Definition
to adapt to a new temperature, altitude, climate, environment, or situation.
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acclivity
Definition
upward slope
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accolade
Definition
praise; approval
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accomodate
Definition
provide lodging or room for
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accomplice
Definition
person who helps another to do sth wicked or illegal
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accord
Definition
peace treaty; agreement
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accost
Definition
approach and speak to sb boldly
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accoutre
Definition
equip
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accretion
Definition
growth or increase by means of gradual additions
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accrue
Definition
(from sth) come as a natural increase or advantage, esp financial; accumulate.
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acerbity
Definition
sourness of taste, character, or tone
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acetic
Definition
of, containing, producing or derived from acetic acid or vinegar
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acidulous
Definition
rather sharp or bitter in taste or manner
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acknowledge
Definition
accept the truth or admit
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acme
Definition
highest stage of development; point of perfection
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acne
Definition
inflammation of the oil glands of the skin, producing red pimples on face and neck
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acoustics
Definition
qualities of a room, hall, etc that make it good or bad for carrying sound
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acquiesce
Definition
accept without protest; offer no opposition to
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acquittal
Definition
judgement that a person is not guilty of the crime with which he has been charged
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acrid
Definition
having a strongly bitter smell or taste
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acrimonious
Definition
bitter
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acrophobia
Definition
fear of heights
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actuarial
Definition
calculating; pertaining to insurance statistics
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actuary
Definition
expert who calculates insurance statistics
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actuate
Definition
make (a machine, an electrical device, etc) move or work; make (a process) begin
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acuity
Definition
(esp of the thought or the sense) sharpness; acuteness
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acumen
Definition
ability to understand and judge things quickly and clearly; shrewdness
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acute
Definition
very great; severe
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adage
Definition
traditional saying; proverb
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adamant
Definition
firmly or stubbornly determined; unwilling to be persuaded
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adapt
Definition
make sth suitable for a new use, situation, etc; modify sth
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addendum
Definition
thing that is to be added
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addiction
Definition
condition of taking drugs etc habitually and being unable to stop doing so without suffering adverse effects.
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addle
Definition
confuse; muddle
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address
Definition
details of where a person lives, works or can be found, and where letters, etc may be delivered
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adept
Definition
expert of skillful in (doing) sth
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adhere
Definition
(to sth) remain attached (to sth); stick (as if) by means of glue or suction
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adherent
Definition
supporter of a party or doctrine
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adjacent
Definition
having a common endpoint or border also immediately preceding or following
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adjoin
Definition
to be next or nearest to and joined with
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adjourn
Definition
stop (a meeting etc) for a time; postpone
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adjunct
Definition
thing that is added or attached to sth else but is less important and not essential
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adjuration
Definition
solemn urging
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adjutant
Definition
army officer responsible for administrative work in a battalion
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admonish
Definition
to express warning or disapproval to especially in a gentle earnest, or solicitous manner
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adore
Definition
to love deeply and respect highly
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adroit
Definition
skillful; clever
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adulation
Definition
excessive admiration or praise; flattery
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adulterate
Definition
make poorer in quality by adding another substance
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advent
Definition
the approach or arrival of
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adventitious
Definition
not planned; accidental
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adversary
Definition
opponent in a contest; enemy
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adversity
Definition
unfavorable conditions; trouble
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advert
Definition
advertisement
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advocacy
Definition
giving of support (to a cause, etc)
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advocate
Definition
speak publicly in favor of; recommend; support
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aegis
Definition
with the protection and support of , esp a public institution.
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aerie
Definition
eyrie
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aesthetic
Definition
concerned with beauty and the appreciation of beauty
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affable
Definition
polite and friendly
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affected
Definition
not natural or genuine; pretended; artificial
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affidavit
Definition
written statement that can be used as evidence in court made by sb who swears that it is true
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affiliation
Definition
affiliating or being affiliated
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affinity
Definition
structural resemblance or similarity in character; relationship
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affirmation
Definition
assertion that something exists or is true
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affix
Definition
stick, fasten or attach sth
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affliction
Definition
pain, suffering distress
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affluence
Definition
abundance of money, goods, or property
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affront
Definition
deliberately insulting or disrespectful remark, action, etc, esp in public
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afterlife
Definition
existence that is thought by some to follow death
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agape
Definition
(of the mouth) wide open, especially with wonder
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agenda
Definition
matters of business to be discussed at a meeting etc
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agglomeration
Definition
the action or process of collecting in a mass; a heap or cluster of usually disparate elements
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aggrandize
Definition
to make or appear great or greater; praise highly
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aggregate
Definition
be formed or bring into an assembled group
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aghast
Definition
filled with horror or amazement
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agility
Definition
nimbleness
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agitate
Definition
cause anxiety to; disturb; excite
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agnostic
Definition
person who believes that nothing can be known about the existence of God or of anything except material things
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agog
Definition
eager; excited
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agrarian
Definition
of land
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airy
Definition
having plenty of fresh air moving about; well ventilated
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alacrity
Definition
prompt and eager readiness
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alchemy
Definition
medieval form of chemistry, the chief aim of which was to discover how to turn ordinary metals into gold.
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alcove
Definition
small space in a room, etc, formed by a part of the wall being set back recess.
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alias
Definition
name by which a person is called at other times or in other places; false name.
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alienate
Definition
cause to become unfriendly or indifferent; estrange
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alimentary
Definition
of food and digestion
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alimony
Definition
allowance that a court may order a man to pay his wife or former wife before or after a legal separation or divorce
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allay
Definition
make less; relieve
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allege
Definition
state as a fact but without proof; give as an argument or excuse
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allegiance
Definition
support of or loyalty to a government ruler cause etc
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allegory
Definition
story painting or description in which the character and events are meant as symbols of purity, truth patience, etc
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allieviate
Definition
make less severe; ease
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alliteration
Definition
occurrence of the same letter or sound at the beginning of two or more words in succession
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allocate
Definition
allot or assign sth for a special purpose
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alloy
Definition
metal formed of a mixture of metals or of metal and another substance
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allude
Definition
to mention briefly or indirectly
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allure
Definition
tempt or attract by the expectation of gaining sth
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allusion
Definition
indirect reference
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alluvial
Definition
made of sand, earth, etc left by rivers or floods esp in a delta
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alms
Definition
money clothees food etc given to poor people
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aloft
Definition
up in the air; overhead
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aloof
Definition
cool and remote in character; unconcerned
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altercation
Definition
quarreling or arguing noisily
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altruistic
Definition
unselfish
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amalgam
Definition
alloy of mercury with another metal
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amalgamate
Definition
(cause people or things to ) combine or unite
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amass
Definition
gather together or collect, esp in large quantities
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amazon
Definition
tall strong athletic woman
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ambidextrous
Definition
able to use the left hand or the right hand equally well
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ambience
Definition
environment; atmosphere of place
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ambiguous
Definition
having more than one possible meaning
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ambivalence
Definition
the state of having contradictory or conflicting emotional attitudes
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amble
Definition
ride or walk at a slow leisurely pace
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ambrosia
Definition
food of the gods
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ambulatory
Definition
walking
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ambush
Definition
waiting in a hidden position to make a surprise attack
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ameliorate
Definition
become better
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amenable
Definition
willing to be influenced or controlled by sth
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amend
Definition
correct an error in; make minor improvements in; change slightly
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amenities
Definition
a useful or pleasant facility or service
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amiable
Definition
showing or inspiring friendliness; pleasant and good tempered
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amicable
Definition
showing friendliness without hostility
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amiss
Definition
wrongly, inappropriately
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amity
Definition
friendly relationship between people or countries
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amnesia
Definition
partial or total loss of memory
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amnesty
Definition
general pardon, esp for offenses against the State.
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amok
Definition
rush about in a wild and angry frenzy
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amoral
Definition
not based on moral standard; not following any moral rules
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amorous
Definition
readily showing or feeling love; relating to love
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amorphous
Definition
having no definite shape or form not organized
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amphibian
Definition
animal able to live both on land and in water
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amphitheater
Definition
oval building with tiers of seats
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ample
Definition
enough
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amplify
Definition
increase in size or strength
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amputate
Definition
cut off by surgical operation
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amulet
Definition
piece of jewelry worn as a charm
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anachronism
Definition
mistake of placing in the wrong historical period
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analgesia
Definition
loss of ability to feel pain while still conscious
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analgesic
Definition
substance that relieves pain
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analogous
Definition
partially similar or parallel; offering an analogy
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analogy
Definition
partial similarity between two things that are compared
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anarchist
Definition
person who believes in anarchism
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anarchy
Definition
absence of gov't or control in society; lawlessness
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anathema
Definition
detested person or thing
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anathematize
Definition
declare to be evil or anathema
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ancestry
Definition
line or ancestors
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anchor
Definition
heavy metal device attached to a rope chain, etc, and used to moor a ship or boat to the sea bottom or a ballon to the ground
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ancillary
Definition
helping in a subsidiary way
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anecdote
Definition
short interesting or amusing story about a real person or event
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anemia
Definition
condition in which blood lacks red corpuscles
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anesthetic
Definition
anaesthesia
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anguish
Definition
severe physical or mental pain
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angular
Definition
having sharp angles or corners
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animadversion
Definition
criticism
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animated
Definition
lively
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animosity
Definition
strong dislike or hostility
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animus
Definition
animosity shown in speech or action
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annals
Definition
story of events year by year; historical record
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annex
Definition
take possession of
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annihilate
Definition
destroy completely
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annotate
Definition
add notes to give explanation or comment
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anneal
Definition
make tough by cooling slowly after heating
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annuity
Definition
fixed sum of money paid yearly usually for the remainder of a lifetime
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annul
Definition
declare no longer valid, abolish, cancel
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anodyne
Definition
that can relieve pain
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anoint
Definition
apply oil or ointment to
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anomalous
Definition
different from what is normal; irregular
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anomaly
Definition
anomalous thing; irregularity
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anonymity
Definition
state of being anonymous
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antagonism
Definition
active opposition or hostility
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antagonistic
Definition
showing or feeling antagonism
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antecede
Definition
be earlier in time; go back further
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antecedents
Definition
ancestory
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antediluvian
Definition
of the time before Noah's flood
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anthem
Definition
short musical composition usually for a choir and an organ to be sung in religious services, often with words taken from the Bible
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anthology
Definition
collection of poems or pieces of prose on the same subject by the same author
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anthropoid
Definition
man-like in form
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anthropologist
Definition
student or expert in anthropology
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anthropomorphic
Definition
treating gods, animals, etc as human in form and personality
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anticlimax
Definition
disappointing end to a series of events which had seemed likely to be more interesting exciting or impressive
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antidote
Definition
substance that acts against the effects of a poison or disease
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antipathy
Definition
settled aversion or dislike; distaste
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antiquated
Definition
out of date obsolete
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antique
Definition
belonging to the distant past
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antiquity
Definition
ancient times; esp before the middle ages
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antiseptic
Definition
substance that prevents a wound from becoming infected
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antithesis
Definition
direct opposite
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antler
Definition
branched horn of a stag or of some other deer
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anvil
Definition
iron block on which a smith shapes heated metal by hammering it
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apathetic
Definition
showing or feeling apathy
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ape
Definition
any of the four primates most closely related to man
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aperture
Definition
narrow opening
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apex
Definition
top or highest point
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aphasia
Definition
partial or total loss of ability to speak or understand spoken language
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aphorism
Definition
short wise saying, maxim
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apiarist
Definition
person who keeps bees
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apiary
Definition
place with a number of hives where bees are kept
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apiculture
Definition
cultivation of bees on a commercial scale for the production of honey
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aplomb
Definition
confidence and self control; poise
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apocalyptic
Definition
prophesying great and dramatic events like those in the apocalypse
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apocryphal
Definition
not likely to be genuine; untrue or invented
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apogee
Definition
position in the orbit of the moon, a planet or a satellite when it is at its greatest distance from earth
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apolitical
Definition
not interested or involved in politics
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apologist
Definition
person who defends a doctrine by logical argument
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apoplexy
Definition
sudden inability to feel or move caused by the blockage or rupture of an artery in the brain
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apostate
Definition
person who renounces his former beliefs, etc
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apothecary
Definition
person who prepares and sells medicines and medical goods
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apothegm
Definition
a short, pithy, and instructive saying or formulation; aphorism
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apotheosis
Definition
making or becoming a god or saint
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appall
Definition
to overcome with consternation, shock, or dismay
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apparent
Definition
clearly seen or understood; obvious
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apparition
Definition
appearance esp of sth startling strange or unexpected thing
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appease
Definition
make quiet or calm, usually by making concessions or by satisfying demands
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appellation
Definition
name or title, system of nameing
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append
Definition
attach or add sth, esp in writing
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application
Definition
formal request
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apposite
Definition
very appropriate
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appraise
Definition
assess the value or quality of
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appreciate
Definition
understand and enjoy sth; value highly
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apprehend
Definition
seize; arrest
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apprehensive
Definition
feeling anxiety; fearful; uneasy
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apprise
Definition
inform sb of sth
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approbation
Definition
approval; consent
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appropriate
Definition
suitable; right and proper
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appurtenances
Definition
a secondary or less significant thing or part
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apropos
Definition
appropriate or relevant to what is being said or done
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aptitude
Definition
natural ability or skill
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aquiline
Definition
like and eagle
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arable
Definition
suitable for ploughing and for growing crops
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arbiter
Definition
person who has power to decide what will be done, accepted, etc with regard to something
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arbitrary
Definition
based on personal impulse, not on reason
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arbitrate
Definition
make a judgement about or settle between two parties (usually when asked to do so)
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arboreal
Definition
of or living in trees
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arboretum
Definition
place where trees are grown for scientific study or for display
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arcade
Definition
covered passage or area, esp one with and arched roof and shops along one or both sides
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arcane
Definition
requiring secret or mysterious knowledge
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arch-
Definition
comb form chief; most important
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archaeology
Definition
study of ancient civilizations by scientific analysis of physical remains found in the ground
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archaic
Definition
of a much earlier or ancient period in history
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archetype
Definition
original or ideal model from which others are copied; prototype
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archipelago
Definition
group of many islands
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archives
Definition
historical documents or records of government, town, etc
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ardor
Definition
extreme vigor or energy; intensity
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arduous
Definition
needing much effort or energy
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argot
Definition
words and phrases used by particular group and not intended to be understood by others
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aria
Definition
song for one voice, esp in an opera or oratorio
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arid
Definition
having little or no rainfall
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aristocracy
Definition
highest social class; the nobiltiy
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armada
Definition
large fleet of ships
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aromatic
Definition
having a pleasant distinctive smell; fragrant
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arraign
Definition
bring a criminal charge against; bring to court for a trial
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array
Definition
place in battle order
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arrears
Definition
money that is owed and should have been paid earlier
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arrhythmic
Definition
lacking rhythm or regularity
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arrogance
Definition
a feeling or an impression of superiority manifested in an overbearing manner or presumptuous claims
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arroyo
Definition
a brook a creek a water-craved gully or channel
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arsenal
Definition
a place where weapons and ammunition are made or stored
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artery
Definition
any of the tubes carrying blood from the heart to all parts of the body
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artful
Definition
cunning clever at getting what one wants; craft
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articulate
Definition
able to express one's ideas clearly in words
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arifacts
Definition
something created by humans usually for a practical purpose; especially an object remaining from a particular period
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artifice
Definition
clever trickery deception
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artisan
Definition
a manually skilled worker
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artless
Definition
simple and natural without deceit
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ascendency
Definition
having dominant power or control
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ascertain
Definition
discover sth so that one is certain; get to know
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ascetic
Definition
not allowing oneself pleasures and comforts; having or involving a very austere life
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ascribe
Definition
to be caused by written by or belonging to
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aseptic
Definition
free from bacteria that cause a thing to become septic; surgically clean
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ashen
Definition
like ashes in color, very pale
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asinine
Definition
stupid or stubborn
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askance
Definition
look
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askew
Definition
not in a straight or level position
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asperity
Definition
harshness or severity esp of manner
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aspersion
Definition
slanderous remark
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aspirant
Definition
person who is ambitious (for fame etc.)
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aspire
Definition
have ambition for
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assail
Definition
attack violently or repeatedly
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assay
Definition
testing of esp metals for quality
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assent
Definition
agreement; approval
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assert
Definition
make others recognize by behaving firmly and confidently
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assessment
Definition
action of assessing
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assiduous
Definition
constant and careful attention
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assimilate
Definition
become absorbed in the body after digestion
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assuage
Definition
make less severe; soothe
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assumption
Definition
thing accepted as true or sure to happen, but not proved
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assurance
Definition
confident belief in one's own abilities or powers
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asteroid
Definition
any of many small planets revolving around the sun, esp between orbits of Mars and Jupiter
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astigmatism
Definition
defect in an eye or a lens that prevents correct focusing
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astral
Definition
of or from the stars
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astringent
Definition
substance, used medically or in cosmetics that makes skin or body tissue contract and so stops bleeding
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astronomical
Definition
of astronomy
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astute
Definition
cleve and quick at seeing how to gain an advantage; shrewd
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asunder
Definition
into pieces; apart
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asylum
Definition
safety refuge
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asymmetric
Definition
not having parts that correspond to each other in size shape etc; lacking symmetry
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atavism
Definition
reappearance in a person of a characteristic or quality that has not been seen in a family for many generations
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atheistic
Definition
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atone
Definition
act in a way that compensates for a previous wrong or error
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atrocity
Definition
great wickedness or cruelty
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atrophy
Definition
wasting away of a body or part of it through lack of nourishment or use
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attentive
Definition
giving attention to; alert and watchful
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attentive
Definition
giving attention to; alert and watchful
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attenuate
Definition
make thin or slender
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attest
Definition
to give clear proof of
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attire
Definition
clothes, dress
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attribute
Definition
to regard something as belonging to, caused or produced by
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attrition
Definition
process of gradually weaking strength and confidence by continuous harrassment
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atypical
Definition
not representative or characteristic of its type; not typical
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audacious
Definition
showing a willingness to take risks; daring; fearless
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audit
Definition
official examination of accounts to see that they are in order
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augment
Definition
make larger in number or size; increase
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augury
Definition
omen; prophecy
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august
Definition
majestic; venerable
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aureole
Definition
sun's corona; halo
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auroral
Definition
an atmospheric phenomenon consisting of bands, curtains, or streamers of light that moves across the sky in polar regions
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auspicious
Definition
showing signs of future success; favourable; promising
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austere
Definition
severely critical and strictly moral; having no pleasures or comforts
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austerity
Definition
quality of being austere
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authenticate
Definition
practical experience of sth
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authoritarian
Definition
favoring obedience to authority before personal freedom
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authoritative
Definition
having authority that can be trusted; reliable
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autocrat
Definition
ruler of an autocracy
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autocratic
Definition
adj, autocrat
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automaton
Definition
robot
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autonomous
Definition
self-governing; independent
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autopsy
Definition
examination of a dead body to learn the cause of death; post-mortem
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auxiliary
Definition
giving help or suppor; additional
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avalanche
Definition
mass of snow, ice and rock that slides rapidly down the side of a mountain
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avarice
Definition
greed for wealth or gain
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avenge
Definition
take or get revenge for
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aver
Definition
state firmly and positively; assert
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averse
Definition
not liking something; opposed to something
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aversion
Definition
strong dislike
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avert
Definition
turn away
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aviary
Definition
large cage or building for keeping birds
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avid
Definition
eager; greedy
Term
avocation
Definition
secondary or minor occupation
Term
avow
Definition
declare openly; admit
Term
avuncular
Definition
of or like and uncle; esp in manner
Term
awe
Definition
feeling of respect combined with fear or wonder
Term
awful
Definition
extremely bad or unpleasant
Term
awl
Definition
small pointed tool for making holes, esp in leather or wood
Term
awry
Definition
crookedly; out of position; askew
Term
axiom
Definition
statement that is accepted as true without further proof or argument
Term
azure
Definition
bright blue, as of the sky
Term
babble
Definition
to talk in a way that is difficult or impossible to understand
Term
bacchanal
Definition
bout of noisy drunken merrymaking
Term
bacchanalia
Definition
orgiastic rites associated with Bacchus
Term
bacchanalian
Definition
orgiastic rites associated with Bacchus
Term
backslide
Definition
lapse from good ways into one's former bad ways of living
Term
badger
Definition
animal of the weasel family, grey with black and white stripes on its head, living in holes and moving about at night
Term
badinage
Definition
playful teasing; banter
Term
baffle
Definition
be too difficult to understand; puzzle
Term
bait
Definition
food or imitation food put on a hook to catch fish or placed in nets, traps etc to trap prey
Term
baleful
Definition
threatening evil or ham; menacing
Term
balk
Definition
thick roughly squared wooden beam
Term
ballast
Definition
heavy material placed in ship's hold to keep it steady
Term
balm
Definition
sweet smelling oil or ointment obtained from certain types of trees, used for soothing pain for healing.
Term
balmy
Definition
(of air) gentle and pleasantly warm
Term
banal
Definition
commonplace; uninteresting
Term
bandy
Definition
exchange words etc esp when quarreling
Term
bane
Definition
ruin or trouble
Term
bank
Definition
land sloping up along each side of a river or canal; ground near a river
Term
bantering
Definition
playfully teasing
Term
bar
Definition
piece of solid material
Term
barb
Definition
point of an arrow, a fish hook etc curved backwards to make it difficult to pull out
Term
bard
Definition
minstrel
Term
barefaced
Definition
imprudent; shameless
Term
bargain
Definition
agreement in which both or all sides promise to do sth for each other
Term
baroque
Definition
highly ornate style fashionable in the arts in Europe in the 17th and 18th century
Term
barrage
Definition
barrier built across a river to store water for irrigation, prevent flooding, etc
Term
barrister
Definition
lawyer who has the right to speak and argue as an advocate in higher lawcourts
Term
barterer
Definition
barter: to trade in exchange for other goods rather than for money
Term
base
Definition
lowest part of sth, esp the part on which it rests or is supported
Term
bask
Definition
sit or lie enjoying warmth
Term
bastard
Definition
an illegitimate child
Term
bastion
Definition
part of the fortification that projects from the rest
Term
bate
Definition
let down; restrain
Term
battalion
Definition
army unit composed of several companies and forming part of a unit or brigade
Term
bauble
Definition
showy ornament of little value
Term
bawdy
Definition
amusing or coarse in an indecent way
Term
bearing
Definition
way of standing, walking, etc; deportment
Term
beatific
Definition
showing or giving great joy and serenity
Term
beatitude
Definition
great happiness; blessedness
Term
bedizen
Definition
dress with vulgar finery
Term
bedraggle
Definition
wet thoroughly
Term
beeline
Definition
the most direct route between two places
Term
befuddle
Definition
confuse thoroughly
Term
beget
Definition
be the father of
Term
begrudge
Definition
resent or be dissatisfied with
Term
beguile
Definition
charm
Term
behemoth
Definition
huge creature; something of monstrous size or
Term
beholden
Definition
owing thanks or indebted to
Term
behoove
Definition
suited to; incumbent upon
Term
belabor
Definition
to explain or insist on excessively
Term
belated
Definition
coming very late or too late
Term
beleaguer
Definition
besiege
Term
belie
Definition
give a wrong or untrue idea of
Term
belittle
Definition
make seem unimportant or of little value
Term
bellicose
Definition
eager to fight; warlike; aggressive
Term
belligerent
Definition
waging war; engaged in a conflict
Term
bemoan
Definition
show sorrow for or complain
Term
bemused
Definition
bewildered or confused
Term
benediction
Definition
blessing, esp one said before a meal or at the end of a church service
Term
benefactor
Definition
person who gives money or other help to a school, hospital, charity etc
Term
beneficent
Definition
showing active kindness, generous charitable
Term
beneficial
Definition
having a helpful or useful effect; advantageous
Term
beneficiary
Definition
person who receives sth, esp one who receives money property etc when sb dies
Term
benefit
Definition
profit gain future good
Term
benevolent
Definition
being or wishing to be kind friendly and helpful
Term
benign
Definition
kingly gentle
Term
benison
Definition
blessing
Term
bent
Definition
natural skill at, liking or inclination
Term
bequeath
Definition
arrange by making a will to give property when one dies
Term
berate
Definition
scold sharply
Term
bereaved
Definition
to deprive of something or someone valued esp. through death
Term
bereavement
Definition
state of being bereaved
Term
bereft
Definition
deprived of (power or quality)
Term
berserk
Definition
wild with rage
Term
beseech
Definition
wild with rage
Term
beseech
Definition
ask sb earnestly
Term
beset
Definition
surround on all sides; trouble constantly; threaten
Term
beseige
Definition
surround with armed forces in order to make it surrender
Term
besmirch
Definition
dishonor slander
Term
bestial
Definition
of or like a beast; brutish ; cruel
Term
bestow
Definition
present sth as a gift
Term
betoken
Definition
be a sign of; indicate
Term
bevy
Definition
a large group
Term
beware
Definition
be cautious of; take care
Term
bewitch
Definition
put a magic spell on
Term
bicameral
Definition
having two legislative chambers
Term
bicker
Definition
quarrel about unimportant things
Term
bid
Definition
off (a price) in order to buy sth, esp at auction
Term
biennial
Definition
happening every second year
Term
bifurcated
Definition
to fork or divide into two parts or branches
Term
bigot
Definition
person who holds strong beliefs and opinions and is intolerant of anyone who disagrees
Term
bigotry
Definition
bigoted attitude or behavior
Term
bilious
Definition
caused by or suffering from too much bile
Term
bilk
Definition
avoid paying money to; cheat out of
Term
billow
Definition
a large wave
Term
billowing
Definition
a large sea wave
Term
bitter
Definition
having a sharp taste like aspirin or unsweetened coffee; not sweet
Term
bivouac
Definition
a temporary camp without tents or any other cover esp used by soldiers and mountaineers
Term
bizarre
Definition
strange in appearance or effect; grotesque; eccentric
Term
blackball
Definition
prevent from joining a club or group by voting against him in a ballot
Term
blanch
Definition
prepare by putting briefly in boiling water; scald
Term
bland
Definition
gentle or casual in manner; showing no strong emotions; suave
Term
blandishment
Definition
flattering or coaxing words and actions
Term
blare
Definition
make a loud harsh sound, like a trumpet
Term
blasphemous
Definition
showing contempt and irreverence for God and sacred things
Term
blasphemy
Definition
blasphemous behavior or language
Term
blatant
Definition
very obvious; unashamed; flagrant
Term
bleak
Definition
bare; exposed; windswept
Term
blemish
Definition
mark or stain that spoils the beauty or perfection of sb/sth
Term
blight
Definition
disease that withers plants
Term
blighted
Definition
causing frustration or distruction
Term
bliss
Definition
perfect happiness; great joy
Term
blithe
Definition
happy and carefree; casual
Term
bloated
Definition
swollen with fat, gas, or liquid.
Term
blotch
Definition
large discoloration
Term
blowhard
Definition
a very boastful and talkative person
Term
bludgeon
Definition
short stick with heavy end, used as a weapon
Term
blue
Definition
having the color of a clear sky or the sea on a sunny day
Term
blues
Definition
any of a group of colors such as that of a clear unclouded sky that have wavelengths in the range of 490-445 nanometers
Term
bluff
Definition
try to deceive by pretending one is stronger, braver, cleverer, than one is
Term
blunder
Definition
stupid or careless mistake
Term
blunt
Definition
without sharp edge or point
Term
blurt
Definition
say sth suddenly and tactlessly
Term
blush
Definition
become red in the face
Term
bluster
Definition
blow fiercely or in strong gusts
Term
bode
Definition
be a sign of; coming
Term
bog
Definition
wet spongy ground formed of decaying vegetation
Term
bogus
Definition
not genuine, false
Term
Bohemian
Definition
having or displaying a very informal and unconventional way of life
Term
boisterous
Definition
noisy lively and cheerful
Term
bolster
Definition
long pillow, usu shaped like a roll, across the head of a bead.
Term
bolt
Definition
metal bar that slides into a socket to lock a door window etc
Term
bombard
Definition
attack or batter with artillery fire
Term
bombast
Definition
pompous and meaningless words
Term
bombastic
Definition
pompous and empty
Term
bookish
Definition
fond of reading; studious
Term
boon
Definition
request or favor; something to be thankful for, blessing
Term
boor
Definition
rough rude insensitive man
Term
boorish
Definition
of or like a boor
Term
boost
Definition
increase the strength or value of; help; encourage
Term
botch
Definition
spoil by poor or clumsy work, repair badly
Term
bouillon
Definition
thin clear soup or broth
Term
bound
Definition
form the boundary of; limit
Term
bountiful
Definition
giving generously
Term
bourgeois
Definition
of or relating to the property owning middle class
Term
bout
Definition
short period of specified activity
Term
bovine
Definition
of or relating to cattle
Term
bowdlerize
Definition
expurgate by removing or modifying passages considered vulgar or objectionable
Term
brackish
Definition
slightly salty
Term
brag
Definition
talk with too much pride; boast
Term
braggadocio
Definition
arrogant pretension, cockiness
Term
braggart
Definition
person who brags
Term
braid
Definition
number of threads of silk cotton etc woven together in a narrow band for decorating clothes and material
Term
brand
Definition
particular make of goods or their trade mark
Term
brandish
Definition
wave in a triumphant or threatening way; display
Term
bravado
Definition
display of boldness
Term
brave
Definition
ready to face and endure danger, pain, or suffering; having no fear; courageous
Term
brawl
Definition
noisy quarrel or fight
Term
brawn
Definition
strong muscles; muscular strength
Term
brawny
Definition
strong and muscular
Term
brazen
Definition
shameless; insolent
Term
breach
Definition
breaking or neglect
Term
breadth
Definition
distance measured from side to side; width
Term
breed
Definition
produce young
Term
brevity
Definition
shortness or briefness
Term
bridle
Definition
part of a horse's harness that goes on its head including the metal bit for the mouth, the straps and reins
Term
brim
Definition
top edge of a cup, bowl, glass, etc
Term
brindled
Definition
brown with streaks of another color
Term
brink
Definition
edge at the top of a high place
Term
brisk
Definition
quick, active, energetic
Term
bristle
Definition
short, stiff hair
Term
bristling
Definition
rising like bristles, showing irritation
Term
brittle
Definition
hard but easily broken, fragile
Term
broach
Definition
make a hole in to draw off the liquid inside, open a bottle and use contents
Term
brocade
Definition
fabric woven with a raised patter esp of gold of silver threads
Term
brochure
Definition
booklet or pamphlet containing information about sth or advertising sth
Term
broil
Definition
cook on a fire or gridiron, grill
Term
bromide
Definition
chemical compound of bromine used in medicine to calm the nerves
Term
brooch
Definition
ornament with hinged pin and clasp worn on women's clothes
Term
brood
Definition
all the young birds or other animals produced all at one hatching or birth
Term
brook
Definition
small stream
Term
browbeat
Definition
frighten with stern looks and words; bully; intimidate
Term
browse
Definition
examine books in a casual, leisurely way
Term
bruise
Definition
injury caused by a blow to the body or to a fruit, discoloring the skin but not breaking it
Term
brunt
Definition
bear the brunt of sth, main force or impact
Term
brusque
Definition
rough and abrupt
Term
buccaneer
Definition
pirate
Term
bucolic
Definition
of country life or the countryside
Term
buffet
Definition
counter where food and drink may be bought and consumed esp in a railway station or train
Term
buffoon
Definition
ridiculous but amusing person, clown
Term
buffoonery
Definition
ridiculous behavior
Term
bugaboo
Definition
object of baseless terror
Term
bulge
Definition
rounded swelling, outward curve
Term
bulk
Definition
size, quantity or volume, esp when great
Term
bullion
Definition
gold or silver in bulk or bars before it is made into coins
Term
bully
Definition
person who uses his strength or power to frighten or hurt weaker people
Term
bulwark
Definition
wall esp of earth, built as a defense
Term
bump
Definition
knock or strike with a dull sounding blow; collide with
Term
bungle
Definition
do badly or clumsily; spoil through lack of skill
Term
buoyant
Definition
able to float
Term
bureaucracy
Definition
system of government managed by State officials, not by elected representatives
Term
burgeon
Definition
put out leaves; sprouts
Term
burlesque
Definition
comic or exaggerated imitation; parody
Term
burlesque
Definition
comic or exaggerated imitation; parody
Term
burly
Definition
with a strong heavy body; sturdy
Term
burnish
Definition
make smooth and shiny by rubbing
Term
bust
Definition
sculpture of a person's head shoulders and chest
Term
buttress
Definition
support against a wall
Term
buxom
Definition
plump and healthy looking; having a large bosom
Term
cabal
Definition
secret political plot
Term
cache
Definition
place for hiding food treasure or weapons
Term
cacophonous
Definition
sounding jarring
Term
cacophony
Definition
loud unpleasant mixture of discordant sounds
Term
cadaver
Definition
dead body of a person, corpse
Term
cadaverous
Definition
looking like a corpse; very pale and gaunt
Term
cadence
Definition
rhythym in sound
Term
cadet
Definition
young person training to become a policeman or officer
Term
cajole
Definition
persuade someone by flattery or deceit
Term
calamity
Definition
serious misfortune or disaster
Term
calculated
Definition
undertaken after considering the likelihood of success or failure
Term
caldron
Definition
cauldron
Term
caliber
Definition
ability; capacity
Term
calligraphy
Definition
beautiful handwriting
Term
callous
Definition
cruelly insensitive or unsympathetic
Term
callow
Definition
immature and inexperienced
Term
callus
Definition
area of thick hardened skin
Term
calorific
Definition
of or producing heat
Term
calumny
Definition
false statement about someone made to damage his character
Term
camaraderie
Definition
friendship and mutual trust
Term
cameo
Definition
small piece of hard stone with a raised desighn, esp one with two colored layers so that the background is of a different color than the design
Term
camp
Definition
place where people live temporarily in tents or huts
Term
canard
Definition
false report or rumor
Term
candor
Definition
unreserved, honest or sincere expression
Term
canine
Definition
like or relating to dogs
Term
canker
Definition
disease that destroys the wood of plants and trees
Term
canny
Definition
shrewd and careful
Term
cant
Definition
insincere talk, esp. about religion or morality; hypocrisy
Term
cantankerous
Definition
bad-tempered; quarrelsome
Term
cantata
Definition
short musical work often on a religious subject sung by soloists and usu a choir, accompanied by an orchestra
Term
canter
Definition
movement that is faster than a trot by slower than a gallop
Term
canto
Definition
any of the main divisions of a long poem
Term
canvass
Definition
go around an area asking for political support
Term
capacious
Definition
that can hold much; roomy
Term
capillary
Definition
any of the very narrow blood vessels connecting arteries and veins in the body
Term
capitulate
Definition
surrender; esp on agreed conditions
Term
caprice
Definition
sudden change in attitude or behavior with no obvious cause; whim
Term
capricious
Definition
characterized by sudden changes in attitude or behavior; unpredictable' impilsive
Term
capsize
Definition
overturn or be overturned
Term
caption
Definition
short title or heading of an article in a magazine etc.
Term
captious
Definition
fond of criticizing or raising objections about unimportant matters; quibbling
Term
carafe
Definition
glass container in which wine or water are served at meals
Term
carapace
Definition
shell on the back of a tortoise or crustacean
Term
carat
Definition
unit of weight
Term
carcinogenic
Definition
carcinogen adj
Term
cardinal
Definition
most important; chief
Term
cardiologist
Definition
Term
careen
Definition
turn on its side, esp for cleaning
Term
career
Definition
profession or occupation with opportunities for advancement
Term
carefree
Definition
without responsibilities or worry; cheerful
Term
caricature
Definition
picture description or imitation that exaggerates certain characteristics in order to amuse or ridicule
Term
carillon
Definition
set of bells sounded either from a keyboard or mechanically
Term
carnage
Definition
killing or many people
Term
carnal
Definition
of the body; sexual or sensual
Term
carnivorous
Definition
flesh eating
Term
carousal
Definition
noisy party with drinking and merry making
Term
carping
Definition
tending to make petty complaints; fault finding
Term
carrion
Definition
dead and decaying flesh
Term
cartographer
Definition
person who draws maps and charts
Term
cascade
Definition
waterfall, esp one of a series forming a large waterfall
Term
caste
Definition
any of a hereditary hindu social class
Term
castigation
Definition
severe punishment
Term
castrate
Definition
remove testicles of a male
Term
casual
Definition
happening by chance
Term
casualty
Definition
person who is injured in a war or accident
Term
cataclysm
Definition
sudden violent change or distaster eg flood earthquake war or revolution
Term
catalyst
Definition
substance that speeds up a chemical reaction without itself changing
Term
catapult
Definition
Y shaped stick with a piece of elastic attached to it used esp by children for shooting stones
Term
cataract
Definition
large steep waterfall
Term
catastrophe
Definition
sudden great disaster or misfortune
Term
catcall
Definition
shrill whistle expressing disapproval
Term
catechism
Definition
summary of the principles of a religion in the form of questions and answers
Term
categorical
Definition
unconditional absolute explicit
Term
cater
Definition
provide food and services esp at social functions
Term
catharsis
Definition
release of strong feelings through the effect of art esp drama
Term
cathartic
Definition
causing catharsis; purgative
Term
catholic
Definition
Roman Catholic adj
Term
caucus
Definition
meeting of the parliamentary members of a particular political party or any other legislature
Term
caulk
Definition
make watertight by filling the seams or joints with a waterproof material
Term
causal
Definition
of or forming a cause; relating to cause and effect;
Term
caustic
Definition
that can burn or destroy things by chemical actions
Term
cauterize
Definition
burn with hot iron or caustic
Term
cavalcade
Definition
procession of people on horseback in cars etc
Term
cavalier
Definition
Cavalier supporter of Charles I in the English Civil War
Term
cavil
Definition
make unnecessary complaints about
Term
cede
Definition
give up one's rights to or possession of
Term
celerity
Definition
quickness
Term
celestial
Definition
of the sky
Term
celibate
Definition
remaining unmarred esp for religious reasons
Term
cemetary
Definition
area of land, not a churchyard, used for burying the dead
Term
censor
Definition
a person authorized to examine books films plays etc and to remove parts which are considered indecent, offensive, politically unacceptable, or a threat to security.
Term
cernsorious
Definition
tending to find faults in people and things; severely critical
Term
censure
Definition
criticize severely; rebuke formally
Term
centaur
Definition
one of a tribe of creatures with a man's head, arms, and upper body on a horse's body and legs
Term
centigrade
Definition
adj of or using a temperature scale with the freezing point of water at 0 and the boiling point of water at 100.
Term
centrifugal
Definition
moving away from the centre or axis
Term
centrifuge
Definition
rotating machine using centrifugal force to separate substances
Term
centripetal
Definition
moving toward the center or axis
Term
centurion
Definition
officer commanding a unit of 100 soldiers
Term
cerebral
Definition
of the brain
Term
cerebration
Definition
woking of the brain, thinking
Term
caricature
Definition
picture description or imitation of something that exaggerates certain characteristics in order to amuse or ridicule
Term
carillon
Definition
set of bells sounded either from a keyboard or mechincally
Term
carnage
Definition
killing of many people
Term
carnal
Definition
of the body sexual or sensual
Term
ceremonious
Definition
full of ceremony
Term
certitude
Definition
feeling of certainty; lack of doubt
Term
cessation
Definition
action of act of ceasing; pause
Term
chafe
Definition
become irritated or impatient, because of something
Term
chaff
Definition
outer covering of corn etc, separated from the grain by threshing or winnowing
Term
chaffing
Definition
banter teasing
Term
chagrin
Definition
feeling of disappointment or annoyance
Term
chalice
Definition
large cup for holding wine, esp one from which consecrated wine is drunk at the Eucharist
Term
chameleon
Definition
any of various types of small lizard that can change color according to its surroundings
Term
champion
Definition
person team animal or plant that has defeated or excelled all others in a competition
Term
championship
Definition
contest to decide who is champion
Term
chancellor
Definition
head of gov't
Term
chant
Definition
simple tune to which psalms or canticles are fitted by singing several syllables or words to the same note.
Term
chaotic
Definition
in a state of chaos; completely disorganized
Term
chapel
Definition
small building or room used for Christian worship, eg in a school prison large private house etc.
Term
chaperon
Definition
older person usu a woman who looks after a girl or young unmarried woman on social occaisions
Term
chaplain
Definition
clergyman attached to chapel of a school prison etc or serving in the armed forces
Term
char
Definition
to become black by burning; scorch
Term
charlatan
Definition
person who falsely claims to have special knowledge or skill esp in medicine
Term
cham
Definition
power of pleasing fascinating or attracting people
Term
chary
Definition
cautious; wary
Term
chase
Definition
run after in order to capture or overtake
Term
chasm
Definition
deep opening in the ground abyss gorge
Term
chassis
Definition
framework on which the body and working parts of a vehicle radio television are built
Term
chaste
Definition
not having sexual intercourse; virgin
Term
chasten
Definition
punish in order to correct or improve
Term
chastise
Definition
punish severely esp by beating
Term
chauvinist
Definition
displaying or feeling chauvism
Term
check
Definition
make of sth by examining or investigating it
Term
checkered
Definition
chequered
Term
cherubic
Definition
with a plump and innocent face
Term
chicanery
Definition
use of clever but misleading talk in order to trick sb esp in legal matter; dishonest practice
Term
chide
Definition
rebuke; scold
Term
chimerical
Definition
unreal; fanciful
Term
chip
Definition
think piece or broken off from wood, stone, china, glass etc
Term
chisel
Definition
tool with a sharp curing edge at the end for shaping wood stone or metal
Term
chivalrous
Definition
showing the qualities of a perfect knight
Term
choice
Definition
act of choosing between two or more possibilities
Term
choir
Definition
organized group of singers, esp one that performs church services
Term
choir
Definition
organized group of singers esp one that performs in church services
Term
choleric
Definition
easily angered; bad-tempered
Term
chore
Definition
small routine task
Term
choreography
Definition
steps for ballet and dancing on stage
Term
chortle
Definition
loud chuckle of pleasure or amusement
Term
chorus
Definition
group of singers; choir
Term
chronic
Definition
lasting for a long time; continually recurring
Term
chronicle
Definition
record of historical events in the order in which they happened
Term
chuckle
Definition
laugh quietly or to oneself
Term
ciliate
Definition
having minute hairs
Term
cipher
Definition
secret writing in which a set of letters or symbols is used to represent others; code
Term
circlet
Definition
circular band, eg of precious metal, flowers, etc, worn round the head as an ornament
Term
circuit
Definition
line, route or journey round a place
Term
circuitous
Definition
long and indirect; roundabout
Term
circumlocution
Definition
use of many words to say sth that could have been said in a few words
Term
circumscribe
Definition
restrict within limits; confine
Term
circumspect
Definition
considering everything carefully before acting; cautious; wary
Term
circumvent
Definition
find a way of overcoming or avoiding
Term
cistern
Definition
an artificial reservoir for storing liquids and especially water
Term
citadel
Definition
fortress
Term
cite
Definition
quote; commend
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civil
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of or relating to the citizens of a country
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clairvoyant
Definition
having such power
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clamber
Definition
climb, esp with difficulty of effort, using the hands and feet
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clamor
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shout, complain with a lot of noise
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clandestine
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done secretly; kept secret; surreptitious
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clangor
Definition
make a loud resonant noise
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clap
Definition
sth together strike together
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clapper
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piece of metal, etc fixed loosely inside a bell and making it sound by striking the side
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clarion
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loud, clear and rousing
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clasp
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device for fastening things together
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claustrophobia
Definition
abnormal fear of being in an enclosed space
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clavicle
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collar-bone
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cleave
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break or split, esp along a natural line
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cleft
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crack or split occurring naturally
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clemency
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mildness
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cliche
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phrase or idea which is used so often that has become stale or meaningless
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clientele
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customers or clients as a group
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climactic
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forming a climax
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clime
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country; climate
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clip
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an of various wire or metal devices used for holding things together
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clipper
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instrument for clipping nails hair hedges etc
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clique
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small group of people, often with shared interests who associate closely and exclude others from their group
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cloister
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cover passage around an open court or quadrangle with a wall on the outer side and columns or arches on the inner side esp within a convent or college, or attached to a cathedral
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clot
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half solid lump
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clot
Definition
half solid lump formed from a liquid eg from blood when it is exposed to the air
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clout
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heavy blow with the hand or a hard object
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clown
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comic entertainer who paints his faceand dresses in a ridiculous way
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cloying
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sickeningly sweet
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coagulate
Definition
change from a liquid to a thick and semi-solid state; clot
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coalesce
Definition
combine and form one group substance mass etc
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coalition
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action of uniting into one body or group
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coax
Definition
persuade sb gently or gradually
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coda
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final passage of a piece of music
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coddle
Definition
treat with great care and tenderness
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codicil
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later addition to a will esp one that changes part of it
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codify
Definition
arrange systematically into a code
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coercion
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coercing or coerced
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coeval
Definition
existing at the same time or having the same age as someone or something else; contemporary
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coeval
Definition
existing at the same time or having the same age as someone or something else; contemporary
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cog
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each of a series of teeth on the edge of a wheel that fit between those of a similar wheel so that each wheel can cause the other one to move.
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cogent
Definition
convincing strong
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cogitate
Definition
think deeply about something
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cognate
Definition
having the same source or origin as another one
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cognitive
Definition
of or relating to cognition
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cognizance
Definition
knowledge awareness
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cohabit
Definition
live together
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cohere
Definition
stick together in a mass or group
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cohesion
Definition
tendency to stick together unity
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chorts
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one of ten unites between 300 and 600 men in an ancient Roman Legion
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coiffure
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way in which hair is arranged
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coin
Definition
piece of metal used as money
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coincidence
Definition
occurrence of similar events or circumstances at the same time by chance
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coincident
Definition
happening at the same time by chance
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colander
Definition
metal or plastic bowl with many small holes in it, used to drain water from vegetables etc, esp after cooking
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colander
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metal or plastic bowl with many small holes in it, used to drain water from vegetables etc, esp after cooking
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collaborarte
Definition
work together esp to create or produce something
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collage
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fixing pieces of paper cloth photographs etc to a surface
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collate
Definition
examine and compare in order to find differences between them
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collateral
Definition
side by side parallel
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collation
Definition
action of collating
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collation
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action of collating
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collected
Definition
in control of oneself calm
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colloquy
Definition
conversation
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colloquial
Definition
belonging to or suitable for normal conversation but not formal speech
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collusion
Definition
secret agreement or co-operation between two or more people with the aim of decieving or writing
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colossal
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very large; immense; huge
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colossus
Definition
statue much larger than life
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coma
Definition
state of deep unconsciousness usu lasting a long time and cause by severe injury or illness
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comatose
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in a coma deeply unconscious
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combustible
Definition
that can catch fire and burn easily
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comeback
Definition
a return to a former position status etc.
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comely
Definition
having a pleasing appearance; not homely or plain
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comestible
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something fit to be eaten
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comeuppance
Definition
desert punishment
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comity
Definition
friendly social atmospehere; social harmony
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commandeer
Definition
take possession or control of forcibly or for official purposes
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commemorate
Definition
keep in people's memories
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commemoratie
Definition
helping to commemorate
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commensurate
Definition
in the right proportion; apporopriate
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commiserate
Definition
feel sympathy
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commodious
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having a lot of space available for use roomy
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commonplace
Definition
ordinary; not interesting
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commonwealth
Definition
independent state or community
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communal
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for the use of all; shared
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commune
Definition
talk to somebody intimately feel close to
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compact
Definition
closely packed together
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compartment
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any of the sections into which a larger area or enclosed space esp a railway carriage is divided
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compassion
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pity for the sufferings of others making one want to help them
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compatible
Definition
suited; that can exist together
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compelling
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extremely interesting and exciting, so that one has to pay attention
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compendium
Definition
brief but full account; summary
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compilation
Definition
compiling
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compile
Definition
collect and arrange it in a book list report etc
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complacent
Definition
calmly satisfied with oneself one's work etc.
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complaisant
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ready to please; obliging
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complement
Definition
thing that goes well or suitably with sth else or makes it complete
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complementary
Definition
combining well to form a balanced whole
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compliance
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action in accordance with a request or command obedience
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compliant
Definition
willing to comply
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complicity
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action of taking part with another person; sharing responsibility
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component
Definition
any of the parts of which something is made
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comport
Definition
conduct oneself in a specified way
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compost
Definition
mixture of decayed organic matter, manure etc added to soil to improve the growth of plants
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composure
Definition
state of being calm in mind or behavior
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compound
Definition
thing made up of two or more seperate things combined together
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comprehend
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understand fully
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comprehensive
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that includes everything
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compress
Definition
press together force into a smaller space
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comprise
Definition
have as parts of members be made up of
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compromise
Definition
giving up certain demands by each side ina dispute that an agreement may be reached which satisfies both to some extend
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compulsion
Definition
compelling or being compelled
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compulsive
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extremely interesting; fascinating
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compulsory
Definition
adj that must be done; required by the rules etc obligatory
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compunction
Definition
feeling of guilt or regret for one's action
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compute
Definition
calculate with a computer
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concatenate
Definition
to link together in a series or chain
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concave
Definition
curved inwards like an inner surface of a sphere or ball
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concede
Definition
admit that something is true valid proper etc
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conceit
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excessive pride in oneself or in one's powers, abilities etc
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concentric
Definition
having the same centre
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conception
Definition
conceiving or being conceived
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concerted
Definition
arranged or done in co-operation
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concession
Definition
conceding
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conciliatory
Definition
intended or likely to conciliate
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concise
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giving a lot of information in few words; brief
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conclave
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private meeting
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conclusive
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convincing; ending doubt
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conoct
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make by mixing ingredients
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concomitant
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accompanying; happening together
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concord
Definition
harmony between people; lack of quarreling and unfriendliness
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concordat
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agreement esp between a state and church on church affairs
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concur
Definition
agree; express agreement
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concurrent
Definition
existing, happening or done at the same time
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condescend
Definition
do something that one reagrds as undignified or below one's level of importance
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condign
Definition
severe and well deserved
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