Term
|
Definition
|
|
Term
|
Definition
|
|
Term
|
Definition
| intricate and complicated |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
| "to increase in power, influence, and reputation; exaggerate" |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
| "not involving questions or right or wrong, neither moral nor immoral" |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
| "prolongation, extension" |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
| "a heated or angry dispute, noisy argument or controversy" |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
| publication in serial form |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
| "the doing of good, active kindness, charity" |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
| "to overcome the distrust or hostility of, placate, win over" |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
| "a person who argues in favor of something, an advocate" |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
|
|
Term
|
Definition
| "something, as an action or speech, that tends to flatter, coax, entice, etc." |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
| "a flat, dull, or trite remark, esp. one uttered as if it were fresh or profound" |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
| "of, like, or containing tersely phrased statements of a truth or opinion" |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
| "equivalent, as in value, force, effect, or signification" |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
| "having the same measure, of equal extent or duration" |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
| "to prevent the presence, existence, or occurrence of, make impossible" |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
| "lacking confidence in one's own ability, worth, or fitness, timid, shy" |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
| "having or showing a disposition to avoid exertion, slothful" |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
| "requiring immediate action or aid, urgent, pressing" |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
| of doubtful authorship or authenticity |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
| "natural to or characteristic of a specific people or place, native, indigenous" |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
| "not easily excited to action or display of emotion, apathetic, sluggish" |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
| "charaterized by great knowledge, learned or scholarly" |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
| "to deprive of force or strength, destroy the vigor of, weaken" |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
| "to produce, cause, or give rise to" |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
| "to flood, cover or overspread with water, deluge" |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
| "to accustom to hardship, difficulty, pain, etc., toughen or harden" |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
|
|
Term
|
Definition
| "an answer to a reply, response" |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
| "natural or habitual inclination or tendency, propensity, predisposition" |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
| "the disgrace or the reproach incurred by conduct considered outrageously shameful, infamy" |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
| "the slightest indication or vaguest feeling of suspicion, doubt, hostility, offence" |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
| "offensive or disgusting, as an odor, noxious" |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
| "having many different parts, elements, forms, etc." |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
| "tearfully or weakly emotional, foolishly sentimental" |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
| "excessively talkative in a rambling, roundabout manner, esp. about trivial matters" |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
| "eager or excessive desire, esp. to possess something, greed, avarice" |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
| "leadership or predominant influence exercised by one nation over others, as in a confederation" |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
|
|
Term
|
Definition
| generous bestowal of gifts |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
| "extreme poverty, destitution, scarcity, dearth, inadequacy" |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
| "to treat as a pet, pamper, coddle" |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
| "a sharp, often virulent satire directed against an individual or institution" |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
| to convert into or cause to harden like bone |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
| "being at rest, quiet, still, inactive or motionless" |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
| "apparently good or right though lacking real merit, superficially pleasing or plasible" |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
| capable of producing disease |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
| "very sheer and light, almost completely transparent or translucent" |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
| "incisive or keen, as language or a person, caustic, cutting" |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
| favorable to or promoting health |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
| "cheerfully optimistic, hopeful, or confident" |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
| "to speak falsely or misleadingly, deliberately misstate or create an incorrect impression, lie" |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
| to free (a person) from deception or error |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
| to polish (a surface) by friction |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
| "to allay (thirst, desire, wrath, etc.) by satisfying" |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
| wastefully or recklessly extravagant |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
| "to instigate or foster (discord, rebellion, etc.), promote the growth or development of" |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
| to debase or make impure by adding inferior materials or elements |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
| "subject to, led by, or indicative of caprice or whim, erratic" |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
| "to dry thoroughly, dry up" |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
| "lasting a very short time, short-lived, transitory" |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
| "using few words, expressing much in few words, concise" |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
| "person who 1. makes excessive display of learning, 2. overemphasizes minor things, 3. book but not common" |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
| of or pertaining to a practical point of view or practical considerations |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
| conformity to established standards of good or proper behavior or manners |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
| "a natural, basic, or habitual repugnance, aversion" |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
| harsh discordance of sound |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
| harsh discordance of sound |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
| "free from reserve, restraint, or dissimulation, candid, sincere, artless, innocent" |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
| one who hates or mistrusts mankind |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
| "unmoved by persuasion, pity, or tender feelings, sutbborn, unyielding" |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
| "pretantious or conspicuous show, as of wealth or importance, display intended to impress others" |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
| "a deviation from the common rule, type, arrangement, or form" |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
| "to make milder or less severe, mitigate, to appease, allay" |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
| "a puzzling or inexplicable occurrence or situation, a riddle" |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
|
|
Term
|
Definition
| "heated or vehement in spirit, enthusiasm" |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
| "to tie, bind, or fasten" |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
|
|
Term
|
Definition
|
|
Term
|
Definition
| "to make better, improve" |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
| "an unexpected gain, piece of good fortune" |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
| extremely liberal in giving; very generous |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
| smallness of quantity; scarcity; scantiness |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
| spotlessly clean and fresh |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
| to impair the quality of; make faulty; spoil |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
| "subject to parching or burning heat, esp. of the sun, as a geographical area" |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
| incapable of being expressed or described in words; inexpressible |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
| "not legible; impossible or hard to read or decipher because of poor handwriting, faded print, etc." |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
| existing or operating below the threshold of consciousness |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
| narrow and rigid in opinion; inflexible |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
|
|
Term
|
Definition
| capacity for producing a desired result or effect; effectiveness |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
| "to weaken or reduce in force, intensity, effect, quantity, or value" |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
| "to prevent, hinder, or thwart by action in advance" |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
| "agreeable, suitable, or pleasing in nature or character" |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
| "raised or elevated, as in rank or character; of high station, rapturously excited" |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
| shameless or impudent boldness; barefaced audacity |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
| "brief, forceful, and meaningful in expression; full of vigor, substance, or meaning; terse; forcible" |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
| given to faction; dissentious |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
| of the nature of or involving antithesis |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
| "debatable; doubtful, of little practical value, purely academic" |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
| "weariness of body or mind from strain, oppressive climate, etc.; lack of energy; listlessness; languor." |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
| "the state of being happy, esp. in a high degree; bliss" |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
| "tremulous fear, alarm, or agitation; perturbation" |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
| "to repay; remunerate; reward, as for service, aid, etc" |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
| "censure, blame, or abusive language aimed at a person or thing, esp. by numerous persons or by the general public" |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
| immature or inexperienced |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
| tending to delay or procrastinate; slow; tardy |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
| understood by or meant for only the select few who have special knowledge or interest; recondite |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
| "incapable of being dissolved, solved, or explained" |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
| "not pious or religious; lacking reverence for God, religious practices, etc.; irreligious; ungodly" |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
| "done, spoken, performed, etc., without special advance preparation; impromptu" |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
| "given to odd notions, whims, grouchiness, etc." |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
| to find fault or complain querulously or unreasonably; be niggling in criticizing; cavil |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
| to show or pretend emotion |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
| beginning to exist or appear; in an initial stage |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
|
|
Term
|
Definition
| suitable; well-adapted; pertinent; relevant; apt |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
| "to take the place of (another), as through force, scheming, strategy, or the like" |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
| "to confuse, bewilder, or stupefy" |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
| "to elevate in degree, excellence, or respect; dignify; exalt" |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
| "sourness, with roughness or astringency of taste" |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
| "characterized by excessive piousness or moralistic fervor, esp. in an affected manner; excessively smooth, suave, or smug" |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
| "offensive to good taste, esp. as being excessive; overdone or gross" |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
| to take up into a more inclusive classification |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
| a collector and student of money (and coins in particular) |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
| "a person who loves or collects books, esp. as examples of fine or unusual printing, binding, or the like" |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
| "One who is seemingly indifferent to or unaffected by joy, grief, pleasure, or pain" |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
| "severity of manner, life, etc.; sternness" |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
| comradeship; good-fellowship |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
| A person who flatters or defers to others for self-serving reasons |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
| "a churlish, rude, or unmannerly person" |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
| "a king or other ruler with absolute, unlimited power; autocrat" |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
| "To modify the natural expression of (a primitive, instinctual impulse) in a socially acceptable manner" |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
| "mental or emotional stability or composure, esp. under tension or strain; calmness" |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
| "a bad-tempered, difficult, cantankerous person" |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
| "a strict disciplinarian, esp. a military one" |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
| someone who exercises power by virtue of wealth |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
| "a secret agreement, esp. for fraudulent or treacherous purposes; conspiracy" |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
|
|
Term
|
Definition
| "of, living in, or produced by the ocean" |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
| of or pertaining to trees |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
| the branch of astronomy that deals with the general structure and evolution of the universe |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
| "a word, letter, symbol, or figure, etc., expressing a number" |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
| keenness of mental perception and understanding; discernment; penetration |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
|
|
Term
|
Definition
| to show to be false; contradict |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
| free from many changes or variations; uniform |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
| "firmly established by long continuance, as a disease, habit, practice, feeling, etc.; chronic" |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
| capable or worthy of being imitated |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
|
|
Term
|
Definition
| not provident; lacking foresight; incautious; unwary |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
| " utterly and shamelessly immoral, recklessly prodigal" |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
| feeling or expressing sorrow for sin or wrongdoing and disposed to atonement and amendment; repentant; contrite |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
| to feel sorrow over; repent of; regret bitterly |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
| the quality of being mendacious; untruthfulness; tendency to lie. |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
| "a cause of affliction or calamity, a whip or lash, someone who inflicts punishment" |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
| an answer or solution for all problems or difficulties |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
| a medicine sold with false or exaggerated claims and with no demonstrable value; quack medicine |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
| stengthen, secure, support |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
| of or pertaining to the head |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
| the side of a coin, flag, medal, etc. that bears the principle design |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
| something highly caustic or severe in effect, as criticism |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
| incidental bonus, something demanded or due as a privilege |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
| disposed to silence or not speak freely, reserved |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
|
|
Term
|
Definition
|
|
Term
|
Definition
| to cast things away so as to lighten load and stead the vessel |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
|
|
Term
|
Definition
| compulsory enrollment of persons for military or naval service |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
| a formal of didactic letter |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
| to adopt or embrace, as a cause, to support |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
|
|
Term
|
Definition
| boldly rude or disrespectful |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
| model or pattern of excellence |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
|
|
Term
|
Definition
| having a disparaging, derogatory, or belittling effect, as a word |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
| to affect with sharp irritation and resentment, wound pride |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
| the quality or state of being deep |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
| rustic, narrow, illiberal, unsophisticated |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
| an establishment or renewal of harmonious relations |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
|
|
Term
|
Definition
|
|
Term
|
Definition
| to clear from accusation, justify |
|
|
