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| name formed by combining initial letters of words |
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| a word element that is attached to a base, stem, or root |
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| the invention of new words |
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| referring to informal speech or writing |
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| a humorous misuse of a word |
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| word that imitates what it stands for |
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| word reading the same backward or foreword |
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| comparison of two unlike thing, containing like or as |
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| accidental, humorous distortion of words |
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| earnest effort to accomplish a task |
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| difficult to satisfy or please |
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| ability to see and prepare for future events |
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| having or exhibiting sound judgment |
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| extremely careful and precise |
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| using caution in handling practical matters |
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| attentive to etiquette; exact |
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| careful in choosing; discriminating |
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| having a system method. Or plan |
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| appropriateness of behavior or conduct |
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| the way in which one conducts oneself |
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| foolishly bold daring; rash |
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| performed with careless, often thoughtless ease |
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| not having a noble character or purpose |
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| accepted customs of a social group |
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| of areas away from a country’s capital |
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| not in good taste; improper |
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| lacking all self-respect; contemptible |
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| opinion formed from incomplete evidence |
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| the forcing of something into something else |
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| a structure projecting into a body of water; a wharf |
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| an object that is launched through space |
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| to refuse to accept, use, grant or consider |
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| taking place within an individual’s mind |
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| the path made by a moving body |
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| anxious or fearful about the future |
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| without exception or qualification |
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| serving to put an end to doubt |
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| not capable of being determined |
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| incapable of being avoided |
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| dangerously lacking in stability; risky |
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| a sensation of doubt or misgiving; uneasiness |
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| leaving no doubt; perfectly clear |
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| to waver indecisively; hesitate |
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| a defensive wall’ rampart |
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| a fortress in or near a city |
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| courage in the face of hardship |
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| a place of rest or refuge; sanctuary |
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| too strong or great to be defeated |
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| recovering strength or spirits quickly |
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| physically strong; sturdy; robust |
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| endurance; resistance to fatigue or illness |
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| to recognize as meeting official standards |
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| acceptance as true or valid; belief |
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| something entitling a person to credit |
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| the quality of deserving confidence |
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| deserving commendation; praiseworthy |
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| tending to believe to readily |
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| a statement that guides a person’s actions |
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| to cast doubt on; destroy belief in |
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| too extraordinary to be possible miscreant a person who behaves badly or criminally |
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| speed and willingness in responding |
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| control over one’s emotions |
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| listlessness resulting from inactivity; boredom |
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| not easily disturbed or excited |
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| tending toward suddenness of action |
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| to provoke to action; rouse |
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| reluctant to exert oneself; habitually lazy |
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| having no power to move or act; lifeless |
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| wild uproar or noise’ tumult |
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| the quality of being untroubled or unruffled |
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| showing a willing ness to please |
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| easily managed or taught; gentle |
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| exaggerated in style or manner; showy |
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| courageous; fearless; bold |
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| promoting peace; peaceful; serene |
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| quiet and restrained in manner |
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| having a shrill, harsh, and grating effect |
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| not embarrassed or ashamed |
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| Appropriateness of behavior or conduct |
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