HOARY

(HAWR-ee)

1. having a silver or gray color

2. having white or gray hair from old age

3. very old; venerable

4. tedious from familiarity; stale

EX: "an old dog with a hoary muzzle"; "hoary myth"

1. small quantity

2. a moderate amount

EX: "modicum of respect"; "modicum of money"

to suggest in a subtle or indirect way; to implay something withoout coming right out and say it.

EX: " Insinuate all manner of motives" 

1. something that can be changes easily

2. an unpredictable person

3. a changeable, fickle, or inconsistent person.

EX: "He believes that we mimic what we see and become chameleons, ever changing in the speeding media we call the world

1. to turn to stone

2. to harden or deaden

3. to paralyze with fear, astonishment pr pther strong emotion.

EX: "The tragedy on his life petrified his emotions"; "I was petrified with fear"

to save from disaster

EX: "salvaged from the wreckage of an unruly life"

1. To blame or shame someone

EX: "He did not even reproach the rich man for his meanness"

1. nonexistence

2. a person o flittle or no importance, inlfuence, or significance

EX: "parade of political  nonentities"

1. to find fault with angrily; chide; reprimand

2. to criticise, chastise, or rebuke someone for something

EX: "You would n't scold a youth for being young, would you?"

1. to thoroughly scold

2. rebuke

3. dress down

4. to yell at or demean (degrade)

EX: "Berate others for making money on the property market."

1. intricate (hard to follow because of many details) and complicated; overly complex

2. coiled

EX: "convoluted  explanations"

1. decrease in intensity, strength , power or size.

2. to approach the end

EX:  the waning popularity of an old movies star"; daylight waned and night came on"; " colonialism began to wane after WWII"

1. having luxurious tastes

2. fond of sensuous pleasure esp. that of eating and drinking; and epicure

EX: "epicurean delight, ( by the way i do like hamburgers)" 

1. something that uses little effort or is easy to do

2. easy and superficial

3. affable, agreeable, or complaisant; easily influenced

EX: " a facile  mind"; "facile  victory"; " facile temperament"

1. pleasant

2. friendly or easy to talk to

EX: "I always found him an affable, approachable fella. "

1. the way you tend to behanve or the types of emotions you tend to exhibit.

2. one's natural disposition, nature

EX: "His occasional goals were often real gems and he possessed a temperament which sometimes made him seem much more mature than his years"

to take all of one's attention

EX:" engrossing story"

1. strength in facing difficulty, pain or adversity

EX: " she endured her illness with great fortitude "

importune

(im--per---TOON)

1. describes requests that are urgent or often

2. to ask for something over and over; implore

EX: "I've often  been importuned to preach at cowbridge"

1. greedy; avaricous

2. longing to possess

EX: "covetous eyes" ; "covetous  desires"

dearth

(durth)

1. a lack or scarcity of something

EX: " there is a dearth of engineers"

1. to speak in disapproval; rebuke

2. to express disapproval of (something said or done); censure

EX: " but they are often rebiked and reproved in the Bible"

1. a set of words used for magic

2. a charm

EX: "incantation in a language unknown to me"

1. to subject to profanity or abuse

2. to violate the sacredness of; profane

3. to treat something that is sacred with disrespect

EX: " he desecrated the picture of Jesus by drawing funny faces on it."

1. severe or formal scolding by someone of power

EX: " reprimanding  someone is giving them a 'dressing down'" ; "I have vivid memories of being severely reprimanded by my head teacher for making my class laugh too much"

1. describes something that is good or beneficial to your health. 

2. healthful, beneficial; curative

EX: " freash, clean air is salutary  to anyone's health.

1. biting, cutting, caustic, sarcastic or witty as in speech, wit, etc

EX:"  mordant wit"; " mordant  humor"

1. Inactive or slowly developing

EX: "an indolent tumor"

2. causing little to no pain

EX: "an indolent cyst"

3. disliking or avoiding work; lazy; idle

EX: "indolent person"

1. to rebuke, scold or criticize severely; censure sharply

EX: " upbraided the men for plowing sacred land"

1. transparent or translucent; clear

2. easy to understand; clear in meaning

EX: " a  pellucid style of writing"

1. to correct; make something right

EX:" rectify  the imbalance"

drawing or pictures which has features or mannerisms that are exaggerated

EX:"  he drew a  caricature  rather than a realistic portrait"

To talk much and foolishly; chatter

speaking in avery smooth, easy way, which may appear to be insincere

EX:" glib remark made by the lead man"

to assist or aid someone with an action, usu. an illegal one

EX:" you are certainly not  abetting the person breaking into  your system." 

1. an ecentricty or flaw unique to an individual

2. an unusual behavior, mannerism or reaction of a person  or group of people.

EX:" you allergic to air is an idosyncrasy"

1. To measure depth or to examine fully

EX:" She wanted to plumb the meaning of the poem"

2. describes something done exactly or completely

EX:" plumb in front of the tv"

1. to decorate, make fancier

2. exaggerate or add details to story to make it more exciting or interesting

EX:" she embellished  her shirt with red buttons"; "embellished the story so that everyone would be attentive"

Impugn

(im-PEWN)

to question the truthfulness or validity of something

EX:"  impugn the decision  of the judge"

1. a way of speaking or behaving that is harsh or irritating; sharpness of tone

EX:" you can tell when a teenager is mad by the  asperity of their tone"

2. difficult or demanding situation

EX:" the  asperity  of living in poverty"

3. roughness or harshness

EX: " the  asperity  of its surface scraped my thumb."

Adulate

(AD-joo-layte)

to praise or admire excessively; lavishly flatter

EX:" john  adulated his brother for great performance."

poor; lacking money; needy

EX:" an indigent,  homeless man"

Superfluous

(soo-PUR-floo-us)

describes something that is more than needed or necessary; redundant

EX:" this might be  superfluous to mention, but do not go swimming while drinking alcohol."

to make lower in value, quality, character, dignity, etc; cheapen

EX:" dont attempt to  debase my character by using profanity"

descibes something on the surface or a person concerned only with obvious things; shallow or unsubstantial

EX:"  superficial  oil spill that doesnt go deep into the ocean"; " obsessively staring at oneself is superficial in the extreme"  

1. something that is not easily remembered; but may be remembered due to constant repetition

2. Below the threshold of consciousness

EX:" Subliminal messages embedded in the outer music to maximize the benefits."

1. descibes something majestic, impressive enough to inspire admiration or awe

2. noble; exalted

EX:" the many layers of ice sheets in greenland are utterly sublime"

1. excessively vain or showy

2. pretentious; showy; egotistic

1. describes something that cannot be erased, removed, eliminated, blotted out, etc.

EX:" the ink from the broken pen left an  indelible  stain on his shirt"; President Clinton left  indelible mark on this country's economy"

Lachrymose

(LAK-ruh-mohs)

1. causing to shed tears

2. inclined to shed many tears; tearful; mournful or sad.

EX:"  suitably lachrymose pctures of the children affected were used to further illustrate the terrible effect of the hurricane"

important  moment or something of great consequence

EX:" graduating with magns cum laude was a momentous achievement"

Abysmal

(ah- bizz-mul)

1. describes something that is extremely bad or unfathomably appalling

2. extreme and limitless

3. immeasureably low or wretched

EX:" comparing the President to a monkey displays the abysmal ignorance of some people"

1. To regain strength or condition

2. to recover from sickness or exhaustion

3. to recover (losses, etc)

EX:" even after a week of searching, I still was not able to  recuperate all of my lost jewelry"; taking my meds helped me to  recuperate from my illness"

describes someone or something that is unwilling or reluctant

EX:" even though it was passed her curfew, Suxie was loathed to leave the party."

calling or crying out esp. for attention; noisy; clamorous

EX:" many people were vociferous in opposition to the war in Iraq"

describes someone or something that claims to be important or grand than actually possessed; showy; ostentatious

EX:" the pretentious celebrity demanded a table in the crowded restaurant because of who he was."

1. Harmful or damaging

2. harmful to health or well-being

EX:" consumption of too much fat in one's diet is deleterious to one's health."

Malefactor

(ma--luh--factor)

an evildoer or criminal

EX:" the  malefactor killed the man"

1. to ask for something humbly...as by prayer

2. to make a humble request (of); petition earnestly

EX:" I do not supplicate charity at your door"

1.laying beneath the earth's surface; underground

2. secret; hidden

EX:" subterranean lair to hide hidden horror within"

examine something in detail, very closely or very carefully

EX:" scrutinize millions of them to find patterns and links"

1. feeble or weak in body or health

EX:" patients at the hospital were too infirm to go home after the plague"

describes a strong and healthy person or animal

EX:" robust enough to withstand the extreme forces during compaction."

describes something boring, ordianary or common

EX:" as prosaic as shopping for groceries or running errands"

describes someone who bounces back into shape or recovers quickly

EX:" getting back uo when you're knocked down displays resilience"

1. describes being firm and inwavering in your convictions

2. admirably purposeful, determined

EX:" remain  resolute no matter what setbacks you face"

describes someone or something that is dumb, pointless, silly or stupid.

EX:" having the same inane conversation about the weather with my neighbor while waiting for the bus is superfluous"

1. concerned with grave, important or complex problems

2. not joking or smiling; solemn

EX:" serious wound"; "a serious person"

1. formal and dignified

2. not cheerful or smiling; serious

EX:" solemn vow"

Chivalrous

(chee-vul-rus)

1. positive or high-mined

2. having the noble qualities of an ideal knight; gallant; courteous, hionorable, etc

EX:" that is  chivalrous  of the man to go to such extremes to get the girl"

brave, noble or polite

EX:" a gallant warrior"

boastfully vain and proud of oneself

EX:" vainglorious man"

strong dislike or distaste for someone or something, or a desire to avoid someone or something

EX:" first of all, he developed an aversion  to meat"

a feeling of exultant joy or pride; high spirits

EX:" one cannot deny the elation of succes"

so unhappy that nothing will comfort; inconsolable; dejected (cheerless)

EX:" the students were disconsolate at the death of their classmate"

1. having a habit, activity,or interest that is long-established and unlikely to change; deep-rooted

2. settled in a habit, prcatice, prejudice, etc

EX:" he has the inveterate habit of talking while eating"

free from passion, emotion, or bias; calm; impartial

EX:"   jerry offered a  dispassionate  analysis of the the existence of racism"

disobedience; noncompliance

EX:" a recalcitrant person refusing to obey authority"

1. very hard work; toil

2. intense pain; agony

EX:" travails of life that get us down"

to rest

EX:" after a long day, Dan was happy to repose in his bed"

the beginning or starting point of something

EX:"from its inception nasa's primary goal has been to further study the unknowns of space"

1. to recognize or see the difference between two or more people or things

EX:" discriminate between the height diffeences of two dresses and making adjustments

2. to show partiality or prejudice based on a general category not on individual merit

EX:" do not discriminate against any man because of his race"

gourmet

(gour--MAY)

someone who enjoys fine food and wine and is good at judging their quality

EX:" the chef, Julia Child, is a gourmet"

something that is crude, insensitive and unrefined

EX:" a crass misrepresentation of facts"

describes something that is not to be interpreted literally, but that instead uses a symbol or likeness

EX:" figuratively speaking, I'm so hungry I could eat a horse"

describes something that can be proven wrong or false

EX:" in the debate, John made the refutable  argument that the world isn't flat"

quarrelsome or hot-tempered or quick-tempered

EX:" an irascible man with a sharp tongue, Jerry made a lot of enemies"

1. equal or proportionate; adequate

2. Having the same measure; of equal extent or duration

EX:" your paycheck should be commensurate with the amount of time worked"

"a GED is commensurate  with a high school diploma"

Facetious

(Fa--see-shus)

Joking esp. at an inappropriate time; joke made about something serious

EX:" john always intends to be amusing by using his stale, facetious jokes"

to make known or to give a portion of something

EX:" his grandfather imparted bits of his wisdom to him." 

1. the point opposite the zenith and directly below the observer

2. the lowest point

EX:" the Great Depression is one of the US econimical nadir"

1. depth, esp. great depth of knowledge, understanding or importance

2. intellectual depth; deep insight 

3. a profound idea, matter. etc

EX:" the meaning of the poem has great profundity"

a deliberate betrayal; faithlessness

EX:" perfidy  that goes unpunished"

replace

EX:" Jesse superseded  the old class president"

refers to something that is suggested or implied but not ever clearly said

EX:"my wife implicitly gave me a dirty look signaling that it's my turm to do the dishes"

something that is clearly expressed or communicated

EX:" he gave us  explicit consent to use his new car"

not pilitic; unwise; injudicious; inexpedient

EX:" it would be very impolitic on their part to negotiate without our presence"

to conclude or deduce from eveidence or assumptions

EX:" Suzie inferred  that the toddler too the last cookie since he was the only person in the room"

1. describes something new or different

2. a fictional book

EX:" i was in awe of Matt's novel idea to make a spaceship to another galaxy"

1. unique

2. mathless

EX:" peerless beauty"

having a secret or hidden meaning; occult

Ex:" cabalistic writings engraved in the stone"

1. describes something that is difficult of impossible for most to understand, or that most people don't know about

2. mystical or profound

3. (of a subject or knowledge) little known; abstruse

EX:" recondite  information"

extraordinary; beyound what is normal or natural; abnormal

EX:"  preternatural  strength" 

1. means something added from outside; not inherent; not native

2. happening by chance or accident; accidental

EX:" while researching the components of a new plant, it was by adventitious  chance that i found the cure to the disease"

"adventitious contamination cannot be fully avoided."

1. deadly or very destructive

2. harmful or wicked

EX:" pernicious effects of intense drug use"

bad-tempered or combative

EX:" the grumpy, ornery old man always looking to pick a fight"

having a bad smell (noiseome); putrid

EX:" the decaying meat had a fetid odor"

1. an arrangement of people or things

2. putting something in order

3. a tendency

EX:" a disposition  of plants"

" he was of a very quiet and retiring disposition and highly respected"

self-evident or obvious or unquestionable

EX:"it is almost axiomatic  that diamonds will never go down in price"

1. avoiding the company of other people; solitary

2. seeking or preferring seclusion or isolation

EX:" a  reclusive life in rural Ireland"

"I plan to take my honeymoon on a  reclusive island somewhere"

a beginner in learning something; novice

EX:" a fishing tyro should know at least the different fishes we're allowed to catch"

1. Somthing that follows; anything subsequent or succeeding

2. a result or consequence

EX:" just as i expected another mediocre sequel"

1. describes something that has to do wit ha cloud or gas or dust in space.

EX:" a nebulous star cluster"

2. describes someone or something that is vague or unclear

EX:" a  nebulous plan with an unclear outcome"

describes someone or something that is different or behaves in an unconventional way

EX:" how eccentric of your mother to wear footy pajamas to a formal dinner"

1. descibes someone that is near death

2. describes soemthing that is in terminal decline; lacking vitality or vigor

EX:" Mary cried as she saw her mother  moribund on the hospital bed"

describes behavior that is selfless and intended to help others; benevolent

EX:" any member of the Peace Corp is an altruistic  individual"

understood or implied without being openly said or shown

EX:" There is nearly always some knowledge and even tacit consent from a group, even if they refuse to join in"

1. sticking together

2. easy to understand; logically connected and intelligible

EX:" write a coherent essay"