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GMAT Vocab
Vocabulary I Should Probably Know for the GMAT
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Language - English
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11/01/2014

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Term
VINDICTIVE
Definition
wanting revenge
Term
VIRAGO
Definition
domineering woman - arrogantly asserts her will
Term
VIRIDITY
Definition
greenness
naiveness
Term
VIRILITY
Definition
masculinity
Term
WAN
Definition
pale
Term
WANTON
Definition
reckless
immoral
Term
WEAL
Definition
well-being
Term
WELTER
Definition
confusion
turmoil
Term
WHEEDLE
Definition
to coax
Term
WHET
Definition
to arouse
to stimulate
Term
WINDFALL
Definition
unexpected gain
Term
WIZENED
Definition
dried up
withered
Term
WRAITH
Definition
ghost
apparition
Term
VIRULENT
Definition
deadly
hateful
Term
VISCOUS
Definition
sticky
lacking easy movement
Term
VITIATE
Definition
to debase
to reduce in quality or value
degrade
Term
VITREOUS
Definition
pertaining to glass
Term
VITUPERATE
Definition
to berate
Term
VIVACIOUS
Definition
spirited
lively
Term
VIVID
Definition
vigorous
clear
Term
VIXEN
Definition
female fox
Term
VOCIFEROUS
Definition
noisy
Term
VOLATILE
Definition
quickly changing
explosive
Term
VOLITION
Definition
the power of using one's will
Term
VOLUBLE
Definition
talkative
speaking incessantly or fluently
Term
VORACIOUS
Definition
wanting or devouring great quantities of food
Term
VOTARY
Definition
zealous or devout follower
Term
INSOLVENT
Definition
bankrupt
unable to pay debts
Term
PHILANDER
Definition
to court with no intention of marriage
readily/frequently entering casual relationships with women
Term
PHILOLOGY
Definition
the study of linguistics
Term
PLETHORA
Definition
overabundance
Term
POSIT
Definition
to postulate
to assume
to lay down as fact
Term
POSTERITY
Definition
all future generations
Term
POSTULATE
Definition
hypothesis
axiom
Term
POTABLE
Definition
safe to drink
Term
PREDATORY
Definition
tending to exploit others for one's own gain
Term
PREEN
Definition
to dress up or adorn (oneself)
Term
PRISTINE
Definition
uncorrupted
clean as if new
unspoiled
Term
PROGNOSTICATE
Definition
foretell or prophecy an event in the future
Term
PROMONTORY
Definition
high peak that overlooks lower land or water
Term
PROPONENT
Definition
one in favor of
Term
PUNGENT
Definition
sharp sensation of taste and smell
Term
RECLUSE
Definition
hermit
Term
REDACT
Definition
to edit
censor for legal purposes
Term
REDUNDANT
Definition
superfluous
wordy
able to be omitted without loss of meaning or function
Term
REFECTORY
Definition
dining hall
Term
REFURBISH
Definition
to rennovate
Term
RESTIVE
Definition
impatient
unable to keep still or quiet
Term
REPUGNANT
Definition
extremely distasteful
disliked
Term
RESURGENT
Definition
increasing or rising after a period of inactivity, popularity, or occurrence
Term
REVERBERATE
Definition
to throw back
echo
Term
RESUSCITATE
Definition
to revive
Term
ROBUST
Definition
healthy
strong
Term
RUCKUS
Definition
noisy confusion
Term
SACCHARINE
Definition
overly sweet or sentimental
affectedly agreeable
Term
SECULAR
Definition
worldly
not religious
Term
SLOTHFUL
Definition
lazy
Term
SOLACE
Definition
comfort or consolation in a time of distress or sadness
Term
SOLUBLE
Definition
able to be dissolved
able to be solved
Term
SOLICITOUS
Definition
showing care or concern
Term
SONOROUS
Definition
full of sound
resonant
Term
STRATEGY
Definition
careful plan
Term
STOICISM
Definition
impassiveness
indifference
enduring pain or hardship without display of emotion
Term
SPORADIC
Definition
occasional
Term
TACTIC
Definition
means of accomplishing a purpose
Term
TAXONOMY
Definition
classification of plants or animals
Term
TERSE
Definition
brief
to the point
Term
TERTIARY
Definition
third in order
Term
UNCTUOUS
Definition
(of a person) excessively or ingratiatingly flattering
oily
Term
UNDAUNTED
Definition
determined in spite of adverse conditions
Term
UNDULATE
Definition
to move in smooth waves
Term
UNERRING
Definition
without fault
always right or accurate
Term
UNGAINLY
Definition
awkward
clumsy
Term
URBANE
Definition
suave
courteous
refined in manner
Term
UPROARIOUS
Definition
characterized by or provoking noise or uproar
Term
UNTENABLE
Definition
unable to be occupied or defended
Term
USURP
Definition
to take by force illegally
Term
UXORIAL
Definition
pertaining to a wife
Term
VACILLATE
Definition
to show indecision
Term
VACUOUS
Definition
empty
lacking intelligence
mindless
Term
VAGARY
Definition
eccentric idea or action
Term
VALOROUS
Definition
courageous in the face of danger
Term
VANGUARD
Definition
front part of a movement
a group of people leading the way in new developments or ideas
Term
VAPID
Definition
tasteless
flat
offering nothing stimulating or challenging
Term
VARIGATED
Definition
marked with different colors
Term
VAUNT
Definition
display boastfully
Term
VEHEMENT
Definition
showing passion
showing feeling
forceful
Term
VENAL
Definition
open to corruption
susceptible to bribery
Term
VENDETTA
Definition
extended bitter feud
Term
VENERATE
Definition
to show deep respect
Term
VENIAL
Definition
excusable
a slight and pardonable offense (a venial crime)
Term
VERACIOUS
Definition
honest
Term
VERBOSITY
Definition
wordiness
Term
VERDANT
Definition
green in color
Term
VERITY
Definition
a true principle or belief
truth
Term
VERMILLION
Definition
a vivid red to red-orange pigment
Term
VERNACULAR
Definition
native language of a region
Term
VERSATILE
Definition
able to change easily
able to adapt for different purposes
Term
VERTEX
Definition
highest point
Term
VESTIGE
Definition
a trace of something that disappeared or no longer exists
Term
VIABLE
Definition
capable of working
feasible
Term
VICARIOUS
Definition
experienced through the activity of another person
Term
VISCISSITUDES
Definition
a change of circumstances or fortune, typically unpleasant or unwelcome
Term
VILIFY
Definition
defame
speak or write about in a disparaging manner
Term
VINDICATE
Definition
clear from blame
prove to be right, reasonable, or justified
Term
VOUCHSAFE
Definition
give or grant something to someone in a gracious or condescending manner
Term
VOTIVE
Definition
expressing a wish or a vow
Term
LINEAMENT
Definition
a distinctive feature or characteristic (esp of the face)
Term
LISSOME
Definition
(of a person) thin, supple, graceful
Term
LIMPID
Definition
free of anything that darkens
clear
Term
LICENTIOUS
Definition
promiscuous and unprincipled in sexual matters
Term
LIMPID
Definition
free of anything that darkens
clear
Term
LICENTIOUS
Definition
promiscuous and unprincipled in sexual matters
Term
LIBATION
Definition
a drink poured out as an offering to a diety
Term
LEXICON
Definition
the vocabulary of a person, language, or branch of knowledge
Term
LAUDATORY
Definition
expressing praise and commendation
Term
LEVITY
Definition
humor or frivolity especially the treatment of a serious matter with humor and disrespect
Term
LATENT
Definition
hidden, concealed
existing but not yet developed
Term
LASSITUDE
Definition
a state of physical or mental weariness
lack of energy
Term
LASCIVIOUS
Definition
feeling or revealing an overt and often offensive sexual desire
Term
LARGESS
Definition
a gift of money given, often benevolent
Term
LARCENOUS
Definition
thievishness
having a disposition to steal
Term
LANGOUR
Definition
the state or feeling of tiredness or inertia
Term
LANGUISH
Definition
lose or lack vitality
grow weak
Term
LANGUID
Definition
slow and relaxed
lazy and peaceful
Term
LAMPOON
Definition
satirize
publicly criticize by using ridicule or sarcasm
Term
LAMBASTE
Definition
criticize harshly
Term
LACONIC
Definition
using very few words
Term
KNAVE
Definition
a dishonest or unscrupulous man
scoundrel
Term
KITH
Definition
one's friends, acquaintances, or relations
Term
KISMET
Definition
destiny
fate
Term
KINETIC
Definition
or, relating to, or resulting from motion
Term
JUGGERNAUT
Definition
a huge, powerful, and overwhelming force or institution
Term
JOCULAR
Definition
joking, humorous, or playful
Term
JETTISON
Definition
throw or drop something from an aircraft or ship
Term
JOCOSE
Definition
playful or humorous
Term
ITINERANT
Definition
traveling from place to place
Term
JAUNTY
Definition
having or expressing lively, cheerful, and self confident manner
Term
ITERATE
Definition
perform or utter repeatedly
Term
ISTHMUS
Definition
a narrow strip of land with sea on either side, forming a link between two larger land masses
Term
IRASCIBLE
Definition
easily made angry
Term
INVIOLATE
Definition
free or safe from injury or violation
Term
INVINCIBLE
Definition
too powerful to overcome
Term
INVIDIOUS
Definition
likely to arouse resentment or anger in others

unfairly discriminating
unjust
Term
INVESTITURE
Definition
a ceremony where honors or rank are formally conferred on a particular person
Term
INVEIGLE
Definition
persuade someone by means of deception
Term
INVEIGH
Definition
speak or write about something with great hostility
Term
INVECTIVE
Definition
insulting, abusive or highly critical language
Term
INURE
Definition
accustom someone to something, especially unpleasant
Term
INTREPID
Definition
fearless
adventurous
Term
INTRANSIGENT
Definition
unwilling to change one's views about something
uncompromising
Term
INTRACTABLE
Definition
hard to control or deal with
difficult or stubborn
Term
INTERSTICE
Definition
an intervening space, especially a small or narrow one
gap
Term
INTERPOLATE
Definition
insert something between fixed points
insert words in a book or text esp to give a false impression to its date
Term
INTERMINABLE
Definition
endless
unending
Term
INSURGENT
Definition
rising in an active revolt
a rebel or revolutionary
Term
INSULAR
Definition
ignorant of or uninterested in cultures, ideas, or peoples outside one's own experience
Term
INSCRUTABLE
Definition
impossible to understand or interpret
mysterious
Term
INSIPID
Definition
lacking flavor
lacking vigor or interest
Term
INNOCUOUS
Definition
not harmful or offensive
Term
INNATE
Definition
inborn
natural
Term
INIMICAL
Definition
tending to obstruct or harm
unfriendly
hostile
Term
INGRATIATE
Definition
bring oneself into favor with someone by flattering or trying to please them
Term
INGENUOUS
Definition
innocent and unsuspecting
Term
INFINITESIMAL
Definition
extremely small
Term
INFERNAL
Definition
of or relating to Hell or the underworld
irritating
tiresome
Term
INFERENCE
Definition
a conclusion reached on the basis of evidence and reasoning
Term
INEXORABLE
Definition
impossible to stop or prevent
Term
INERT
Definition
lacking the ability or strength to move
lacking vigor
"an inert political system"
Term
PROLIX
Definition
using or containing many words
tediously lengthy
Term
PROLIFIC
Definition
producing many works
fruitful
Term
PROLIFERATE
Definition
increase rapidly in numbers
Term
PROGENY
Definition
a descendant or the descendants of a person, animal, or plant
Term
PROFLIGATE
Definition
recklessly extravagant or wasteful in the use of resources
Term
PROFFER
Definition
hold out something to someone for acceptance
offer
Term
PROFANE
Definition
relating or devoted to that which is not sacred or biblical
secular
Term
PRODIGIOUS
Definition
remarkably or impressively great in extent, size, or degree
unnatural
abnormal
Term
PRODIGAL
Definition
spending money or resources freely and recklessly
wastefully extravagant
Term
PROCLIVITY
Definition
a tendency to choose or do something regularly
Term
PROBITY
Definition
the quality of having strong moral principles, honestly and decency
Term
PREVARICATE
Definition
speak or act in an evasive way
Term
PRESUMPTUOUS
Definition
failing to observe the limits of what is permitted or appropriate
presuming
conceited
Term
PRETENTIOUS
Definition
attempting to impress by affecting greater importance, talent, culture, etc than is actually possessed
Term
PRESCRIBE
Definition
recommend as something beneficial
Term
LURID
Definition
very vivid in color so as to create an unpleasantly harsh or unnatural effect
presented in vividly shocking or sensational terms
Term
MACABRE
Definition
disturbing and horrifying because of involvement or depiction of death
gruesome
"a macabre series of murder"
Term
MACHINATION
Definition
intrigue
a crafty and involved plot to achieve your (usually sinister) ends
Term
LUMINARY
Definition
a person who inspires others
an artificial light
Term
LUGUBRIOUS
Definition
looking sad and mournful
Term
LUCID
Definition
expressed clearly
Term
LOQUACIOUS
Definition
talkative
Term
LITHE
Definition
thin, supple, graceful
Term
LITANY
Definition
tedious reciltal or repetitve series
Term
MODICUM
Definition
a small quantity of a particular thing
Term
MODULATE
Definition
vary the pitch, tone, or strength of one's voice
Term
MORDANT
Definition
having or showing sharp critical quality
biting (esp humor)
Term
PRESCIENCE
Definition
the power to foresee the future
Term
HARANGUE
Definition
a lengthy or aggressive speech
Term
TRUNCATED
Definition
shorten something by cutting off the top or end
Term
TRUCULENT
Definition
eager or quick to argue or fight
Term
TRIBULATION
Definition
a cause of great suffering
Term
TREPIDATION
Definition
a feeling of fear or agitation about something that may happen
Term
TRENCHANT
Definition
vigorous or incisive expression or style
biting
keen
poignant
Term
TREMULOUS
Definition
shaking or quivering slightly
Term
MACROCOSM
Definition
the universe
the cosmos
the whole of a complex structure
Term
MADRIGAL
Definition
a part song for several voices
Term
HAUGHTY
Definition
arrogantly superior or disdainful
Term
HARBRINGER
Definition
a person that signals an approach of another
a forerunner of something
Term
HIATUS
Definition
a pause or gap in sequence
Term
HURTLE
Definition
to move at great speed
Term
IDIOSYNCRASY
Definition
a mode of behavior or way of thought particular to an individual
Term
IDYLLIC
Definition
extremely happy, peaceful, or picturesque (esp of a time or place)
Term
IGNOBLE
Definition
not honorable in character or purpose
Term
IGNOMINIOUS
Definition
deserving or causing public disgrace or shame
Term
ILLICIT
Definition
illegal
Term
ILLUSORY
Definition
based on illusion
not real
Term
IMBIBE
Definition
drink (alcohol)
Term
IMBROGLIO
Definition
an extremely confused, embarrassing, or complicated situation
Term
IMPASSE
Definition
a situation in which no progress is possible
a deadlock
Term
IMPETUOUS
Definition
acting or done quickly and without care
Term
IMPUGN
Definition
dispute the truth
call into question
Term
IMPUNITY
Definition
exemption from punishment
Term
IMPUTE
Definition
accredit
attribute
Term
INANE
Definition
silly
stupid
insignificant
Term
INCENDIARY
Definition
designed to cause fires
Term
INCEPTION
Definition
the beginning
the starting point of something
Term
INCESSANT
Definition
continuing without pause or interruption
Term
INCHOATIVE
Definition
denoting an aspect of a verb expressing the beginning of an action
Term
INCORRIGIBLE
Definition
not able to be corrected, improved, or reformed (of a person and their tendencies)
Term
INCREDULOUS
Definition
unwilling or unable to believe something
mistrustful
Term
INEFFABLE
Definition
too great or extreme to be described by words
Term
INDIGENT
Definition
poor
needy
Term
INDOLENT
Definition
wanting to avoid activity or exertion
lazy
Term
TITULAR
Definition
holding a purely formal position without true authority
Term
TITHE
Definition
tenth
one tenth of annual produce or earnings, formerly taken as tax for the church or clergy
Term
TIRADE
Definition
a long angry speech of criticism or accusation
Term
TIMOROUS
Definition
showing suffering from nervousness, fear, or a lack of confidence
Term
THRALL
Definition
a slave, servant, or captive
the act of being in someone's power or having great power over someone
Term
THESPIAN
Definition
of or relating to drama or theatre
Term
TERMINUS
Definition
a final point in space or time
Term
TERMAGANT
Definition
harsh tempered or overbearing woman
Term
TENUOUS
Definition
very weak or slight
insubstantial
Term
TENET
Definition
a principle or belief
dogma
Term
TENACIOUS
Definition
persistent
not letting go
Term
TEMPORIZE
Definition
avoid making a decision in order to gain time
Term
TEMPERATE
Definition
showing moderation or self-restraint
Term
TEMERITY
Definition
excessive confidence or boldness
daring
audacity
Term
TAWDRY
Definition
showy, but cheap and of poor quality
Term
TAUTOLOGY
Definition
saying the same thing twice in different words even if repetition does not provide clarity
Term
TANTAMOUNT
Definition
equivalent in seriousness to
virtually the same as
Term
ABASE
Definition
to humiliate or degrade
Term
ABASH
Definition
cause to feel embarrassed or ashamed
Term
ABATE
Definition
cause something to be smaller or less intense
Term
ABDICATE
Definition
renounce one's throne
to forsake, give up
Term
ABERRATION
Definition
deviation from the norm, usually unwelcome
Term
ABEYANCE
Definition
a state of temporary disuse or suspension
inactivity
Term
ABHOR
Definition
regard with disgust and hatred
Term
ABJECT
Definition
extremely bad, unpleasant, and degrading
Term
ABJURE
Definition
to deny or renounce a claim or belief
Term
ABNEGATE
Definition
renounce or reject
Term
ABOMINATE
Definition
deteste, loathe
Term
ABORT
Definition
to be unsuccessful, fail to develop
Term
ABRADE
Definition
scrape or wear away by friction or erosion
Term
ABROGATE
Definition
repeal or do away with (a law)
Term
ABSCOND
Definition
leave hurridly or secretly, typically to avoid detection or arrest
Term
ABSOLVE
Definition
declare someone free from blame, guilt, or responsibility
Term
ABSTEMIOUS
Definition
eating or drinking sparingly
Term
ABSTRACT
Definition
a summary
Term
ABSTRUSE
Definition
difficult to understand, obscure
Term
ACCEDE
Definition
to consent to a demand
Term
ACCESSORY
Definition
accomplice
Term
ACCLIVITY
Definition
an upward slope
Term
ACCOLADE
Definition
honor, award
Term
ACCORD
Definition
to grant or allow
Term
ACCOST
Definition
approach and address someone boldly or aggressively
Term
ACCRETION
Definition
the process of growth by increase, typically by the gradual addition of layers
Term
ACCRUE
Definition
to accumulate
Term
ACERBITY
Definition
sharpness
bitterness
Term
ACME
Definition
summit
peak
Term
ACOLYTE
Definition
an assistant or follower
Term
ACCRIMONIOUS
Definition
angry and bitter (typically of speech)
Term
ACTUATE
Definition
to motivate
put into action
Term
ADAMANT
Definition
refuding to be persuaded or change one's mind
Term
ADDUCE
Definition
to give as proof
Term
ADJUDICATE
Definition
to decide (a case)
Term
ADJUNCT
Definition
supplementary
auxillary
Term
ADJURE
Definition
urge or request someone to do something
Term
ADMONISH
Definition
to warn or reprimand someone firmly
Term
ADROIT
Definition
skillful or clever
Term
ADULATION
Definition
obsequious flattery
excessive admiration
Term
OBSEQUIOUS
Definition
obedient or attentive to excessive degree
Term
DECOROUS
Definition
in good taste
Term
DECREPIT
Definition
worn out or ruined because of age or neglect
Term
DECRY
Definition
publicly denounce
Term
DEFERENCE
Definition
humble submission and respect
Term
DEFINITIVE
Definition
done or reached decisively and with authority
Term
DEFUNCT
Definition
no longer existing or functioning
Term
DEIGN
Definition
to do something that someone considers to be beneath them
condescend
Term
DELETERIOUS
Definition
causing harm or damage
Term
DELINEATE
Definition
describe or portray something precisely
Term
DEMEAN
Definition
cause a severe loss in dignity and respect
Term
DENIGRATE
Definition
criticize unfairly
Term
DENIZEN
Definition
an inhabitant
Term
DENOTE
Definition
be a sign of
indicate
Term
DENUDE
Definition
strip of a covering
make bare
Term
DEPOSITION
Definition
testimony
Term
DEPRAVED
Definition
morally corrupt
sinful
Term
DEPRECATE
Definition
express disapproval of
Term
DEPRECIATE
Definition
diminish in value over a period of time
Term
DEPUTE
Definition
delegate
Term
DEROGATORY
Definition
showing a critical or disrespectful attitude
degrading
Term
DESCRY
Definition
catch sight of
discover, make known
Term
DESECRATE
Definition
treat with violent disrespect, violate
Term
DESICCATE
Definition
remove the moisture from to preserve
lacking interest, passion or energy
Term
DESIST
Definition
cease, abstain
Term
DESPICABLE
Definition
deserving hatred and contempt
Term
DESULTORY
Definition
lacking a plan, purpose, or enthusiasm
Term
DETERRENT
Definition
something that dioscourages someone from an act
Term
DETRITUS
Definition
waste or debris
Term
DEVIOUS
Definition
showing a skillful use of underhanded tactics to achieve a goal
Term
DIAMETRIC
Definition
related to or along a diameter
opposite
Term
DIAPHANOUS
Definition
light, delicate, and translucent
transparent
Term
DICHOTOMY
Definition
a division or contrast between two things that are represented as being opposed or entirely different
Term
DICTUM
Definition
a short statement that expresses a general truth or principle
Term
DIDACTIC
Definition
intended to teach in a patronizing way
Term
DIFFIDENT
Definition
modest or shy because of lack of self-confidence
Term
DIFFUSE
Definition
spread over a wide area
Term
DILATE
Definition
make or become wider
Term
DILATORY
Definition
slow to act
intended to cause delay
Term
DILETTANTE
Definition
a person who claims an area of knowledge without real commitment or knowledge
Term
DILIGENT
Definition
industrious
Term
DISCERN
Definition
to observe
perceive
Term
RANCOR
Definition
longstanding bitterness or resentfulness
Term
RANKLE
Definition
(of a wound) continue to be painful, fester
(of a comment, event, or fact) cause persisting annoyance
Term
RAPACIOUS
Definition
aggressively greedy or grasping
Term
OBTRUDE
Definition
become noticeable in an unwelcome way
Term
OBSTREPEROUS
Definition
noisy and difficult to control
Term
OBSOLESCENT
Definition
to be come no longer of use, out of date
Term
OBSEQUIOUS
Definition
obedient or attentive to an excessive or servile degree
Term
SERVILE
Definition
showing excessive willingness to serve others
Term
OBLOQUY
Definition
strong public criticism or verbal abuse
Term
OBLIQUE
Definition
slanting
indirect
Term
OBJURGATE
Definition
rebuke severely
scold
Term
REBUKE
Definition
express sharp disapproval of someone because of their behavior or actions
Term
OBFUSCATE
Definition
render obscure, unclear or unintelligible
bewilder someone
Term
OBESITY
Definition
fleshiness
more than average fatness
Term
OBDURATE
Definition
stubbornly refusing to change one's opinions or course of action
stubborn
Term
OBEISANCE
Definition
deferential respect
Term
MOOT
Definition
(adj) subject to debate
(verb) raise question for discussion
Term
MORES
Definition
essential customs and conventions of a community
Term
MORIBUND
Definition
(of a person) at the point of death
(of a thing) in terminal decline, lacking vitality or vigor
Term
MOROSE
Definition
sullen and ill tempered
Term
MOTLEY
Definition
incongruously varied in appearance or character

(a motley crew of discontents and zealots)
Term
MULTIFARIOUS
Definition
having many varied parts or aspects
Term
MUNDANE
Definition
lacking interest or excitement
dull
Term
MUNIFICENT
Definition
very generous
Term
MYOPIA
Definition
nearsightedness
lack of imagination, foresight, or intellectual insight
Term
MYRIAD
Definition
a countless or extremely great number
Term
NADIR (nay-dur)
Definition
lowest point in the fortunes of a person or organization
Term
NAPE
Definition
the back of a person's neck
Term
NARCISSISM
Definition
excessive or erotic interest in oneself and one's physical appearance
extreme selfishness, grandiose view of one's own talents
crave for admiration
Term
GRANDIOSE
Definition
impressive or magnificent in appearance or style
excessively ambitious
Term
NARRATIVE
Definition
a spoken or written account of connected events
a story
Term
NASCENT (nah-sent)
Definition
just going into existence and displaying signs of future potential

not yet fully developed
Term
NEBULOUS
Definition
in the form of a cloud or haze
hazy
unclear, vague or ill defined (idea)
Term
NEFARIOUS
Definition
wicked or criminal
Term
NEMESIS
Definition
the inescapable agent of something or someone's downfall
Term
NEOLOGY
Definition
a newly invented word or phrase
Term
NEOPHYTE
Definition
a person who is new to a subject, skill, or belief
Term
NEPOTISM
Definition
favoring relatives esp family and friends by giving them jobs
Term
NETTLE
Definition
(verb) to annoy or irritate someone
Term
VEX
Definition
make someone feel annoyed, frustrated or worried (esp with trivial matters)
Term
NEXUS
Definition
a connection or link
Term
NIGGARDLY
Definition
not generous
in a stingy or meager manner
Term
NOCTURNAL
Definition
done, occurring, or active at night
Term
NOISOME (noy-some)
Definition
having an extremely offensive smell
disagreeable, unpleasant
Term
NOMENCLATURE
Definition
the devising or choosing a name for things, esp in science or other disciplines
Term
NONPAREIL (non-parrell)
Definition
having no match or equal
unrivaled
Term
NONPLUSSED
Definition
surprised or confused so much that they are unsure how to react
Term
NOSTALGIA
Definition
a sentimental longing for the past
Term
NOTORIOUS
Definition
famous or well known for some bad quality or deed
Term
NOXIOUS
Definition
harmful, poisonous or unpleasant
Term
RAPINE (ra-pinn)
Definition
robbery
the violent seizure of someone's property
Term
PENDANT
Definition
hanging downward
Term
PESTILENCE
Definition
a fatal epidemic disease
Term
PENOLOGY
Definition
the study of the punishment of crime and prison management
Term
PENSILE (pencil)
Definition
hanging down
Term
PENURIOUS
Definition
extremely poor
Term
PERDITION
Definition
a state of eternal punishment and damnation for a sinful person after death (Christian)
Term
PERENNIAL
Definition
lasting or existing for a long or apparently infinite time, enduring
Term
PERFIDY
Definition
deceitfulness
untrustworthiness

(noun)
Term
PERFORCE
Definition
(adverb) used to express necessity or inevitability
Term
PERFUNCTORY
Definition
(of an action) carried out with minimal effort
Term
PERIGEE
Definition
the point in orbit of the moon or a satellite at which it is nearest to earth
Term
PERIPATETIC
Definition
traveling from place to place
Term
PERIPHERY
Definition
the outer limits or edge of an area or object
Term
PERIPHRASIS
Definition
the use of indirect speech or writing
Term
PERMEABLE
Definition
allowing liquids or gasses to pass through
Term
PERMUTATION
Definition
a way in which a set or number of things can be ordered or arranged
Term
PERNICIOUS
Definition
having a harmful effect in a gradual or subtle way
Term
PERORATION (pear-or-ray-shun)
Definition
the concluding part of a speech that inspires enthusiasm in the audience
Term
PERPETUATE
Definition
make something continue indefinitely (typically undesirable situation)
Term
PERQUISITE
Definition
a special right or privilege enjoyed as a result of one's position
Term
PERSONAGE
Definition
a person (often used to express their elevated status)
Term
PERSPICACITY
Definition
shrewdness - intelligence manifested by being astute
Term
ASTUTE
Definition
having an ability to accurately assess situations or people to turn into one's advantage
Term
SHREWD
Definition
having or showing sharp powers of judgment

piercingly cold
Term
PERSPICUOUS
Definition
clearly expressed and easily understood
ludic
Term
PERT
Definition
(of a young woman) sexually attractive because lively or saucy
Term
SAUCY
Definition
impudent, flippant
bold and lively
Term
IMPUDENT
Definition
not showing due respect for another person
Term
PERTINENT
Definition
relevant or applicable to a particular matter
Term
PERTURB
Definition
make someone anxious or unsettled
Term
PERUSE
Definition
read thoroughly or carefully
Term
PERVADE
Definition
spread through and be perceived in every part of
be present and apparent throughout
Term
PERVERSE
Definition
showing a deliberate and obstinate desire to behave in an unreasonable or unacceptable way
Term
OBSTINATE
Definition
stubbornly refusing to change one's opinion, despite other's persuasion
Term
PETULANCE
Definition
irritability
Term
PHALANX (fay-lanks)
Definition
a group of similar people/things brought together for a common purpose
Term
PHILISTINE
Definition
a person who is hostile or indifferent to culture/the arts
Term
PHLEGMATIC
Definition
having an unemotional and stolidly calm disposition
Term
STOLID
Definition
calm, dependable, showing little emotion
Term
PHOBIA
Definition
extreme irrational fear or aversion to something
Term
PICAYUNE (pick-a-yoon)
Definition
petty, worthless
Term
PIEBALD
Definition
having irregular patches of two colors
Term
PILLORY
Definition
a wooden framework with holes for the head and hands for imprisoning someone in public
Term
PIQUANT
Definition
having a pleasantly sharp taste or appetizing flavor
Term
PIQUE
Definition
(verb) stimulate interest
(noun) a feeling of irritation or resentment from a slight
Term
SLIGHT
Definition
an insult caused by a failure to show someone proper respect
Term
PISCATORIAL
Definition
of or concerning fishermen or fishing
Term
PITHY
Definition
concise and forcefully expressive
Term
PIXILATED
Definition
crazy, confused
Term
PLACATE
Definition
make someone less hostile or angry
Term
PLACID
Definition
calm and peaceful
Term
PLAINTIVE
Definition
sounding sad and mournful
Term
PLAIT
Definition
a braid, tress of hair
Term
TRESS
Definition
a long lock of woman's hair
Term
PLATITUDE
Definition
the quality of being dull, ordinary or trite
Term
PLAUDIT
Definition
acclaim, enthusiastic approval
Term
PLAUSIBLE
Definition
seemingly reasonable or probably
Term
PLEBISCITE
Definition
the direct vote of all the members of an electorate
Term
PLENARY (plee-nary)
Definition
unqualified
absolute, full
Term
PLICATE (ply-kate)
Definition
folded, crumpled, or corrugated
Term
PLUMB
Definition
measure the depth of water
vertical
Term
PLY
Definition
a thickness or layer
Term
POACH
Definition
cook an egg without it's shell over boiling water

illegally hunt on land that's not one's own or is under legal protection
Term
POIGNANT
Definition
keenly felt
evoking a sense of sadness or regret
Term
KEEN
Definition
having or showing eagerness or enthusiasm
Term
POLEMIC
Definition
a strong verbal or written attack on someone or something
Term
POLITIC
Definition
seeming sensible and judicious under the circumstances (verb)
Term
POLITY
Definition
an organized society
government
Term
PONDEROUS
Definition
slow and clumsy because of great weight
dull, laborious
Term
PONTIFICATE (pon-tiff-i-kit)
Definition
the office of pope or bishop (Roman Catholic church)
Term
PORTEND
Definition
be a signal of
Term
PORTENTOUS
Definition
done in a pompously or overly solemn manner
Term
POMPOUS
Definition
irritatingly grand, or self-important
Term
POTPOURRI
Definition
a mixture of things
Term
POULTICE (poll-tiss)
Definition
a soft, moist mass of material applied to the body to relieve soreness and inflammation
Term
PRAGMATIC
Definition
dealing with things sensibly and realistically
Term
PRATE
Definition
talk foolishly or at tedious length about something
Term
PRECARIOUS
Definition
dependent on chance
uncertain
Term
PRECIPITOUS
Definition
dangerously high or steep

sudden and dramatic
Term
PRECIPITATE
Definition
done, made, or acting suddenly without careful consideration
Term
PRECLUDE
Definition
prevent from happening
make impossible
Term
PRECURSOR
Definition
a person or thing that comes before another
Term
PREDACIOUS
Definition
(of an animal) predatory
Term
PREDICATE (pred-ih-kit)
Definition
the part of a sentence containing a verb and stating something about the subject ("went home" in "John went home")

state something about the subject of a sentence
Term
PREDILECTION
Definition
a preference or special liking for something

partiality
Term
PREDISPOSE
Definition
make someone liable or inclined to a specific attitude
Term
PREEMINENT
Definition
surpassing all others
very distinguishable in some way
Term
PREMEDITATION
Definition
planning or plotting in advance of acting
Term
PREPONDERATE
Definition
be greater in number, influence or importance

prevail, outweigh
Term
PREPOSTEROUS
Definition
contrary to reason and common sense

utterly absurd
Term
DILIGENT
Definition
having or showing care in one's work or duties
Term
DILUVIAL
Definition
of or relating to floods
Term
DISCERN
Definition
perceive or recognize something
Term
DISCOMPOSE
Definition
disturb or agitate
Term
DISCONSOLATE
Definition
without consolation or comfort
unhappy
Term
DISCORD
Definition
disagreement between people
(verb) disagree
Term
DISCOUNTENANCE
Definition
refuse to approve of something
Term
DISCURSIVE
Definition
(adj) digressing from subject to subject
Term
DISDAIN
Definition
(noun) the feeling that something or someone is unworthy of one's consideration or respect

scorn
Term
SCORN
Definition
the feeling or belief that someone or something is worthless or despicable
contempt
Term
DISINGENUOUS
Definition
not candid or sincere, typically by pretending one knows less a bout something than they really do
Term
DISPARAGE
Definition
(verb) regard or represent as being of little worth
Term
DISPARATE
Definition
(adj) essentially different in kind
(noun) things so unlike that they can't be compared
Term
DISPUTATION
Definition
(noun) debate or argument
Term
DISSEMINATE
Definition
(verb) spread or disperse widely
Term
DISSIDENT
Definition
a person who opposes official policy
Term
DISSIMULATE
Definition
(verb) to conceal or disguise ones thoughts, feelings, or character
Term
DISSIPATE
Definition
disperse or scatter
Term
DISSOLUTE
Definition
(adj) lax in morals
Term
DISSONANT
Definition
lacking harmony
clashing
Term
DISSUADE
Definition
persuade someone not to take a particular course of action

discourage
Term
DISTEND
Definition
cause something to swell by stretching it from inside
swell out because of pressure from inside
Term
DISTRAIT
Definition
(adj) distracted or absentminded
Term
DISTRAUGHT
Definition
(adj) deeply upset and agitated
Term
DIVERGE
Definition
(verb) develop in a different direction
Term
DIVERS
Definition
of varying types, several
various
Term
DIVEST
Definition
(verb) deprive of power, rights, or possessions
Term
DOCTRINE
Definition
(noun) a set of beliefs held and taught by church, political party, or other group
Term
DOGMATIC
Definition
inclined to lay down principles as incontrovertibly true
Term
DOLDRUMS
Definition
(noun) low spirits
a feeling of boredom or depression
Term
DOLE
Definition
(noun) a benefit paid by the government to the unemployed
(verb) distribute shares of something
Term
DOLEFUL
Definition
(adj) expressing sorrow, mournful
causing grief or misfortune
Term
DOLOROUS
Definition
(adj) feeling or expressing great sorrow or distress
Term
DOLT
Definition
a stupid person
Term
DOTAGE
Definition
(noun) the period of life in which a person is old and weak
Term
DOUR
Definition
(adj) relentlessly severe, stern, or gloomy in manner or appearance
Term
DOWDY
Definition
(adj) a person who is unfashionable and without style in appearance
Term
DREG
Definition
a small amount of residue
undesirable leftovers
Term
DRIVEL
Definition
(noun) silly response
Term
DROLL
Definition
(adj) curious or unusual in a way that provokes dry amusement
Term
DROSS
Definition
(noun) something regarded as worthless
rubbish
Term
DUBIOUS
Definition
(adj) hesitating or doubting
not to be relied upon
Term
DUBITABLE
Definition
open to doubt or suspicion
Term
DUPE
Definition
to deceive
Term
DUPLICITY
Definition
(noun) deceitfulness
double-dealing
Term
DURESS
Definition
(noun) threats, violence, constraints or other action brought to bear on someone to do something against their better judgment
Term
EBONY
Definition
heavy black or dark brown timber/wood

a very dark brown or black color
Term
EBULLIENT (e-boo-lee-ent)
Definition
(adj) cheerful and full of energy
Term
ECCLESIASTICAL
Definition
of or relating to the Christian church
Term
ECHELON
Definition
a level or rank in an organization, profession, or society
Term
ECLECTIC
Definition
(adj) deriving ideas, style, or taste from a broad and diverse range of sources
Term
ECOLOGY
Definition
the branch of biology that deals with organism relations
Term
ECUMENICAL
Definition
(adj) representing a number of different Christian churches
Term
EDICT
Definition
(noun) an official order or proclamation
Term
EDIFICE
Definition
(noun) a building, esp. a large and imposing one
Term
EDIFY
Definition
(verb) instruct or improve someone morally or intellectually
Term
EDUCE
Definition
(verb) to bring about or develop
to infer from data
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