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WorksheetsVocabulary Review: 1-12 (Definitions)
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Name
Class
Date
1.
affiliated
a)
associated, connected
b)
to say again, repeat
c)
(adj.) ordinary, not outstanding; not easily classified
d)
to stick out, thrust forward
2.
ascertain
a)
to find out
b)
able to use both hands equally well; very skillful; deceitful, hypocritical
c)
(adj.) tasty, appetizing; pungent or salty, not sweet; inoffensive, respectable
d)
an external appearance, cover, mask
3.
attainment
a)
an accomplishment, the act of achieving
b)
capable of being touched; real, concrete
c)
free from error; absolutely dependable
d)
a death, especially of a person in a lofty position
4.
bequeath
a)
to give or pass on as an inheritance
b)
(adj.) generous in forgiving, above small meanness
c)
to walk heavily or slowly; to work slowly
d)
to regard with horror or loathing; to hate deeply
5.
cogent
a)
forceful, convincing; relevant, to the point
b)
a longing for something past; homesickness
c)
stormy, harsh; severe in attitude or action
d)
winding, having many curves; lithe and flexible
6.
converge
a)
to move toward one point, approach nearer together
b)
to affirm openly; to state belief in; to claim, pretend
c)
(v.) to arrange specifically; to require as a condition of agreement
d)
to move backward; to return to an earlier condition
7.
disperse
a)
to scatter, spread far and wide
b)
(v.) to attack from all sides; to surround, hem in; (adj., part.) harassed, troubled; studded (as with jewels)
c)
unselfish, concerned with the welfare of others
d)
(v.) to set apart or designate for a special purpose; to distribute.
8.
esteem
a)
to regard highly; a highly favorable opinion or judgement
b)
definite, clearly stated
c)
an unsuitable or misleading name
d)
stormy, harsh; severe in attitude or action
9.
expunge
a)
to erase, obliterate, destroy
b)
to walk heavily or slowly; to work slowly
c)
on or near the surface; concerned with or understanding only what is on the surface, shallow
d)
treacherous cunning, deceit
10.
finite
a)
having limits; lasting for a limited time
b)
stingy, miserly; meager, poor, small
c)
(v.) to clarify, explain
d)
to walk heavily or slowly; to work slowly
11.
invulnerable
a)
not able to be wounded or hurt; shielded against attack
b)
(v.) to make plain or clear, explain; to interpret
c)
to erase, obliterate, destroy
d)
(adj.) immature and overconfident; conceited.
12.
malevolent
a)
spiteful, showing ill will
b)
(v.) to sharpen, put an edge on; to make keen or eager
c)
fearful or anxious, especially about the future
d)
to interpret wrongly, mistake the meaning of
13.
nonchalant
a)
cool and confident, unconcerned
b)
(adj.) eager, earnest, devoted
c)
not to the point, not applicable or pertinent
d)
cheerful, lighthearted; casual, unconcerned
14.
omniscient
a)
knowing everything; having unlimited awareness or understanding
b)
unconquerable, refusing to yield
c)
(n.) a final proposal or statement of conditions
d)
word for word; exactly as written or spoken
15.
panacea
a)
a remedy for all ills; cure-all; an answer to all problems
b)
not able to be erased or removed; memorable
c)
a temporary stay; to stay for a time
d)
(v.) to give up or resign something
16.
scrupulous
a)
exact, careful, attending thoroughly to details; having high moral standards, principled
b)
to yield to; to assume an office or dignity
c)
to corrupt, make worse by the addition of something of lesser value
d)
(adj.) clear, transparent; readily understood.
17.
skulk
a)
to move about stealthily; to lie in hiding
b)
to compel, force
c)
deprived of; made unhappy through a loss
d)
to desire something belonging to another
18.
supercilious
a)
proud and contemptuous; showing scorn because of a feeling of superiority
b)
(adj.) warlike in manner or temperament; quarrelsome
c)
to move toward one point, approach nearer together
d)
a strict disciplinarian; a stickler for the rules
19.
uncanny
a)
strange, mysterious, weird, beyond explanation
b)
deprived of; made unhappy through a loss
c)
winding, having many curves; lithe and flexible
d)
old and feeble; worn-out ruined
20.
venial
a)
easily excused; pardonable
b)
(v.) to have effect or force on or against someone or something, fight against
c)
stingy, miserly; meager, poor, small
d)
a route of travel; a record of travel; a guidebook
21.
adroit
a)
skillful, experiment in the use of the hands or mind
b)
to rest; lie; place; relaxation, peace of mind, calmness
c)
one who advocates, speaks for, explains, or interprets; (math) the power to which a number, symbol, or expression is to be raised
d)
to anticipate and prevent; to remove, dispose of
22.
amicable
a)
peaceable, friendly
b)
to make permanent or long lasting
c)
to meditate, think about at length; to chew the cud
d)
(n.) sympathy for another's suffering; pity
23.
averse
a)
having a deep-seated distaste; opposed, unwilling
b)
(n.) a strong dislike, hostile feeling
c)
to move backward; to return to an earlier condition
d)
free from error; absolutely dependable
24.
belligerent
a)
given to fighting, warlike, combative, aggressive; one at war, one engaged in war
b)
secret, concealed; underhanded
c)
cheerful, lighthearted; casual, unconcerned
d)
one who does good to others
25.
benevolent
a)
kindly, charitable
b)
so unimportant that it can be disregarded
c)
inactive; at rest
d)
a difference; a lack of agreement
26.
cursory
a)
hasty, not thorough
b)
(n.) irritation or humiliation caused by disappointment or frustration; (v.) to cause such a feeling
c)
the foremost part of an army; the leading position in any field
d)
proud and contemptuous; showing scorn because of a feeling of superiority
27.
duplicity
a)
treachery, deceitfulness
b)
(adj.,part.) unnaturally thin.
c)
(v.) to express agreement, approve
d)
a remedy for all ills; cure-all; an answer to all problems
28.
extol
a)
to praise extravagantly
b)
a remedy for all ills; cure-all; an answer to all problems
c)
a wasteful person, spendthrift; a good-for-nothing
d)
of or occurring in the night; under cover of darkness
29.
feasible
a)
possible, able to be done
b)
(v.) to rejoice greatly.
c)
a repayment; a deserved punishment
d)
(n.) one who leaves a group; a deserter, outlaw; (adj.) traitorous, unconventional, unorthodox
30.
grimace
a)
a wry face, facial distortion; to make a wry face
b)
(adj.) deeply affecting, touching; keen or sharp in taste or smell.
c)
stern, unyielding, gloomy, ill-humored
d)
to make larger, increase
31.
holocaust
a)
a large-scale destruction, especially by fire; a vast slaughter; a burnt offering
b)
(adj.) lively, sprightly, full of energy
c)
a lack, scarcity, inadequate supply; a famine
d)
to think about in a dreamy way, ponder
32.
impervious
a)
not affected or hurt by, admitting of no passage or entrance
b)
not to the point, not applicable or pertinent
c)
to find out
d)
(n.) a wild uproar, din, or commotion
33.
impetus
a)
a moving force, impulse, stimulus
b)
skillful, experiment in the use of the hands or mind
c)
eating away gradually, acidlike; bitterly sarcastic
d)
experimental in nature; uncertain; hesitant
34.
jeopardy
a)
danger
b)
eating every kind of food; eagerly taking in everything, having a wide variety of tastes
c)
to regard with horror or loathing; to hate deeply
d)
(n.) noisy quarrel or brawl
35.
meticulous
a)
extremely careful; particular about details
b)
treacherous cunning, deceit
c)
(v.) to attack from all sides; to surround, hem in; (adj., part.) harassed, troubled; studded (as with jewels)
d)
to move toward one point, approach nearer together
36.
nostalgia
a)
a longing for something past; homesickness
b)
stormy, harsh; severe in attitude or action
c)
harsh, unrelieved, desolate; utterly
d)
(n.) a strong dislike, hostile feeling
37.
quintessence
a)
the purest essence or form of something; the most typical example
b)
to renounce, repudiate under oath; to avoid, shun
c)
possible, able to be done
d)
given to much talking, tediously chatty
38.
retrogress
a)
to move backward; to return to an earlier condition
b)
(v.) to arrange specifically; to require as a condition of agreement
c)
(n.) a cheerful readiness; brisk and eager action
d)
remorse, regret
39.
scrutinize
a)
to examine closely
b)
to make sacred, hallow; to set apart for a special purpose
c)
to move about stealthily; to lie in hiding
d)
to renounce, repudiate under oath; to avoid, shun
40.
tepid
a)
lukewarm; unenthusiastic; marked by an absence of interest
b)
(adj.) talkative, wordy; fond of talking
c)
highly offensive, arousing strong dislike
d)
of or related to cooking or the kitchen
41.
altruistic
a)
unselfish, concerned with the welfare of others
b)
to move backward; to return to an earlier condition
c)
cool and confident, unconcerned
d)
dark, gloomy; depressed or melancholy in spirit
42.
assent
a)
to express agreement; agreement
b)
to interpret wrongly, mistake the meaning of
c)
(adj.) open and responsive to ideas or suggestions
d)
an enemy, opponent
43.
benefactor
a)
one who does good to others
b)
open to or marked by bribery or corruption
c)
an enemy, opponent
d)
(adj.) characterized by a ready flow of words; glib, fluent
44.
chivalrous
a)
marked by honor, courtesy, and courage; knightly
b)
word for word; exactly as written or spoken
c)
to stare with open mouth; to open the mouth wide; to open wide
d)
(adj.) self-satisfied; overly content
45.
clemency
a)
mercy, humaneness, mildness, moderateness
b)
(adj.) not inclined to speak; reserved; reluctant
c)
neglectful in performance of one's duty, carelessness
d)
a wasteful person, spendthrift; a good-for-nothing
46.
dearth
a)
a lack, scarcity, inadequate supply; a famine
b)
to move toward one point, approach nearer together
c)
to make larger, increase
d)
associated, connected
47.
diffident
a)
shy, lacking self-confidence; modest, reserved
b)
the foremost part of an army; the leading position in any field
c)
(v.) to turn aside; to stray from a norm; (n.) one who departs from a norm; (adj.) differing from a norm, heterodox, unconventional.
d)
to erase, obliterate, destroy
48.
discrepancy
a)
a difference; a lack of agreement
b)
a large destructive fire
c)
(adj.) eager, earnest, devoted
d)
unconquerable, refusing to yield
49.
embark
a)
to go aboard; to make a start; to invest
b)
not able to be wounded or hurt; shielded against attack
c)
exact, careful, attending thoroughly to details; having high moral standards, principled
d)
emotionally hardened, unfeelings
50.
facile
a)
easily done or attained; superficial; ready, fluent; easily shown but not sincerely felt
b)
firmly established, long-standing; habitual
c)
mercy, humaneness, mildness, moderateness
d)
suggesting an incongruity between what might be expected and what actually happens; given to irony; sarcastic
51.
indomitable
a)
unconquerable, refusing to yield
b)
to see clearly, recognize
c)
(adj.) abundant; plentiful; wordy, verbose.
d)
out-of-date, no longer in use
52.
infallible
a)
free from error; absolutely dependable
b)
to involve in; to connect with or be related to
c)
(v.) to slap or cuff; to strike repeatedly; to drive or force with blows; to force one's way with difficulty; (n.) a slap or blow
d)
(adj.) unnatural, distorted; bizarre
53.
plod
a)
to walk heavily or slowly; to work slowly
b)
incisive, keen; forceful, effective; cutting, caustic; distinct, clear-cut
c)
(n.) one who leaves a group; a deserter, outlaw; (adj.) traitorous, unconventional, unorthodox
d)
considered beforehand, deliberately planned
54.
pungent
a)
causing a sharp sensation; stinging, biting
b)
to appease, soothe, pacify
c)
twisted to one side, crooked; disapprovingly
d)
treachery, deceitfulness
55.
remiss
a)
neglectful in performance of one's duty, carelessness
b)
not respectable, not esteemed
c)
native or confined to a particular region or people; charateristic of or prevalent in a field
d)
unselfish, concerned with the welfare of others
56.
repose
a)
to rest; lie; place; relaxation, peace of mind, calmness
b)
to praise extravagantly
c)
discouraged, dejected, downcast
d)
lukewarm; unenthusiastic; marked by an absence of interest
57.
temerity
a)
rashness, boldness
b)
associated, connected
c)
the purest essence or form of something; the most typical example
d)
(v.) to sharpen, put an edge on; to make keen or eager
58.
truculent
a)
fierce and cruel; aggressive; deadly, destructive; scathingly harsh
b)
roomy, spacious
c)
old and feeble; worn-out ruined
d)
possible, able to be done
59.
unfeigned
a)
sincere, real, without pretense
b)
fearful or anxious, especially about the future
c)
a hint, indirect suggestion
d)
capable of being touched; real, concrete
60.
virulent
a)
extremely poisonous, full of malice; spiteful
b)
full, deep, or rich in sound; impressive in style
c)
smoothly agreeable or polite; pleasing to the senses
d)
cowardly; a coward
61.
accede
a)
to yield to; to assume an office or dignity
b)
intended to deceive or entrap; sly, treacherous
c)
quarrelsome, inclined to argue
d)
to wave or flourish in a menacing or vigorous fashion
62.
brandish
a)
to wave or flourish in a menacing or vigorous fashion
b)
sincere, real, without pretense
c)
to take great pleasure in; a wild celebration
d)
a period of relief or rest
63.
comprise
a)
to include or contain; to be made of
b)
(adj.) causing irritation, harsh; grinding or wearing down; (n.) a substance used to smooth or polish
c)
to think about in a dreamy way, ponder
d)
causing a sharp sensation; stinging, biting
64.
deft
a)
skillful, nimble
b)
an unsuitable or misleading name
c)
(adj.) not inclined to speak; reserved; reluctant
d)
to take great pleasure in; a wild celebration
65.
destitute
a)
deprived of the necessities of life; lacking in
b)
easily excused; pardonable
c)
to refer to casually or indirectly
d)
not affected or hurt by, admitting of no passage or entrance
66.
explicit
a)
definite, clearly stated
b)
comfort, relief; to comfort, console
c)
incisive, keen; forceful, effective; cutting, caustic; distinct, clear-cut
d)
to set right, remedy; relief from wrong or injury
67.
extirpate
a)
to tear up by the roots; to destroy totally
b)
discouraged, dejected, downcast
c)
deserving blame or punishment
d)
(n.) compulsion by threat; forcible confinement
68.
inopportune
a)
coming at a bad time; not appropriate
b)
lukewarm; unenthusiastic; marked by an absence of interest
c)
to make ineffective or useless, cripple; to have a dulling effect on
d)
(adj.) deeply affecting, touching; keen or sharp in taste or smell.
69.
ironic
a)
suggesting an incongruity between what might be expected and what actually happens; given to irony; sarcastic
b)
a wry face, facial distortion; to make a wry face
c)
harsh in taste or odor; sharp in manner or temper
d)
to say again, repeat
70.
musty
a)
stale, moldy; out-of-date
b)
(adj.) persistent, attentive, diligent.
c)
so unimportant that it can be disregarded
d)
(n.) a payment for damage or loss.
71.
officious
a)
meddling; excessively forward in offering services or assuming authority
b)
(adj.) capable of being applied; relevant, suitable
c)
to understand, get to the bottom of; to determine the depth of; a measure of depth in water
d)
to go aboard; to make a start; to invest
72.
ominous
a)
unfavorable, threatening, of a bad omen
b)
(v.) to praise
c)
not combed; untidy; not properly maintained; unpolished, rude
d)
an example that may serve as a basis for imitation or later action
73.
pinnacle
a)
a high peak or point
b)
(adj.) sleepy, drowsy; inducing sleep
c)
(adj.) capable of being applied; relevant, suitable
d)
comfort, relief; to comfort, console
74.
premeditated
a)
considered beforehand, deliberately planned
b)
an example that may serve as a basis for imitation or later action
c)
(n.) a payment for damage or loss.
d)
(adj.) slow-moving, sluggish; unemotional
75.
rampant
a)
growing without check, running wild
b)
worthy of imitation, commendable; serving as a model
c)
(v.) to make plain or clear, explain; to interpret
d)
(adj.) not inclined to speak; reserved; reluctant
76.
solace
a)
comfort, relief; to comfort, console
b)
harsh, unrelieved, desolate; utterly
c)
to include or contain; to be made of
d)
exact, careful, attending thoroughly to details; having high moral standards, principled
77.
stately
a)
dignified, majestic
b)
a lack of feeling, emotion, or interest
c)
forceful, convincing; relevant, to the point
d)
disorderly, riotous, violent; stormy
78.
supple
a)
bending easily; bending with agility; readily adaptable; servile
b)
(adj.) subject to whims or passing fancies.
c)
a route of travel; a record of travel; a guidebook
d)
(adj.) harmless, inoffensive; insignificant
79.
suppress
a)
to stop by force, put down
b)
to entice, tempt; to be attractive to; a strong attraction; the power to attract, charm
c)
treachery, deceitfulness
d)
a repayment; a deserved punishment
80.
venal
a)
open to or marked by bribery or corruption
b)
(n.) sympathy for another's suffering; pity
c)
to bury, commit to the earth; to consign to oblivion
d)
supernaturally perceptive; one who possesses extrasensory powers, seer
81.
adulterate
a)
to corrupt, make worse by the addition of something of lesser value
b)
to disturb, worry; to trouble by repeated attacks
c)
(adj.) warlike in manner or temperament; quarrelsome
d)
filthy, wretched, debased
82.
ambidextrous
a)
able to use both hands equally well; very skillful; deceitful, hypocritical
b)
to find out
c)
(adj.) capable of being applied; relevant, suitable
d)
harsh, unrelieved, desolate; utterly
83.
augment
a)
to make larger, increase
b)
to think about in a dreamy way, ponder
c)
(n.) an order issued by someone in authority
d)
(adj.) persistent, attentive, diligent.
84.
bereft
a)
deprived of; made unhappy through a loss
b)
to stop by force, put down
c)
to enliven, cheer, give spirit or liveliness to
d)
(n.) irritation or humiliation caused by disappointment or frustration; (v.) to cause such a feeling
85.
deploy
a)
to position or arrange; to utilize; to form up
b)
peaceable, friendly
c)
a high peak or point
d)
(n.) exclusive rights over an invention; copyright; (v.) to arrange or obtain such rights; (adj.) plain, open to view; copyrighted
86.
dour
a)
stern, unyielding, gloomy, ill-humored
b)
(adj.) amusingly odd
c)
(adj.) harmless, inoffensive; insignificant
d)
able to use both hands equally well; very skillful; deceitful, hypocritical
87.
fortitude
a)
courage in facing difficulties
b)
a commonplace, stale, or trite remark
c)
to yield to; to assume an office or dignity
d)
to give or pass on as an inheritance
88.
gape
a)
to stare with open mouth; to open the mouth wide; to open wide
b)
(adj.) ordinary, not outstanding; not easily classified
c)
to disturb, worry; to trouble by repeated attacks
d)
neglectful in performance of one's duty, carelessness
89.
gibe
a)
to utter taunting words; an expression of scorn
b)
innocent, simple; frank, sincere
c)
dark, gloomy; depressed or melancholy in spirit
d)
(v.) to attack from all sides; to surround, hem in; (adj., part.) harassed, troubled; studded (as with jewels)
90.
guise
a)
an external appearance, cover, mask
b)
easily done or attained; superficial; ready, fluent; easily shown but not sincerely felt
c)
(adj.,part.) unnaturally thin.
d)
the foremost part of an army; the leading position in any field
91.
insidious
a)
intended to deceive or entrap; sly, treacherous
b)
still existing; not exterminated, destroyed, or lost
c)
of or occurring in the night; under cover of darkness
d)
to enliven, cheer, give spirit or liveliness to
92.
intimation
a)
a hint, indirect suggestion
b)
yielding to the wishes or demands of others
c)
to turn away; to make indifferent or hostile; to transfer, convey
d)
(adj.) open and responsive to ideas or suggestions
93.
opulent
a)
wealthy, luxurious; ample; grandiose
b)
considered beforehand, deliberately planned
c)
a lack of feeling, emotion, or interest
d)
worthy of imitation, commendable; serving as a model
94.
pliable
a)
easily bent, flexible; easily influenced
b)
(adj.) abundant; plentiful; wordy, verbose.
c)
great confusion, disorder
d)
(v.) to clarify, explain
95.
reiterate
a)
to say again, repeat
b)
winding, having many curves; lithe and flexible
c)
not easily moved mentally or emotionally; dull; unresponsive
d)
(v.) to rejoice greatly.
96.
stolid
a)
not easily moved mentally or emotionally; dull; unresponsive
b)
to set right, remedy; relief from wrong or injury
c)
to ridicule, laugh at with contempt
d)
(n.) a cheerful readiness; brisk and eager action
97.
tentative
a)
experimental in nature; uncertain; hesitant
b)
(adj.) open and responsive to ideas or suggestions
c)
an example that may serve as a basis for imitation or later action
d)
to do without, give up voluntarily, to put off temporarily, defer
98.
unkempt
a)
not combed; untidy; not properly maintained; unpolished, rude
b)
highly offensive, arousing strong dislike
c)
(adj.) deeply affecting, touching; keen or sharp in taste or smell.
d)
(adj.) very enthusiastic, impassioned.
99.
verbatim
a)
word for word; exactly as written or spoken
b)
to make larger, increase
c)
deprived of the necessities of life; lacking in
d)
to understand, get to the bottom of; to determine the depth of; a measure of depth in water
100.
warily
a)
cautiously, with great care
b)
meddling; excessively forward in offering services or assuming authority
c)
(adj.) self-satisfied; overly content
d)
easily done or attained; superficial; ready, fluent; easily shown but not sincerely felt
101.
adversary
a)
an enemy, opponent
b)
of or occurring in the night; under cover of darkness
c)
secret, concealed; underhanded
d)
bending easily; bending with agility; readily adaptable; servile
102.
alienate
a)
to turn away; to make indifferent or hostile; to transfer, convey
b)
cool and confident, unconcerned
c)
unfavorable, threatening, of a bad omen
d)
easily bent, flexible; easily influenced
103.
artifice
a)
a skillful or ingenious device; a clever trick; a clever skill; trickery
b)
a hint, indirect suggestion
c)
not able to be wounded or hurt; shielded against attack
d)
(n.) proper behavior, good taste; orderliness
104.
coerce
a)
to compel, force
b)
(adj.) agreeable to the taste or one's sensibilities; suitable for consumption.
c)
yielding to the wishes or demands of others
d)
a large destructive fire
105.
craven
a)
cowardly; a coward
b)
unfavorable, threatening, of a bad omen
c)
(adj.) high-spirited, enthusiastic, unrestrained; excessive, abundant
d)
having great variety; numerous and diverse
106.
culinary
a)
of or related to cooking or the kitchen
b)
(n.) bitter resentment or ill-will.
c)
given to much talking, tediously chatty
d)
extremely poisonous, full of malice; spiteful
107.
delete
a)
to erase, wipe out, cut out
b)
(adj.) required, obligatory
c)
calm, peaceful
d)
of great size; numerous; writing or speaking at great length
108.
demise
a)
a death, especially of a person in a lofty position
b)
kindly, charitable
c)
(adj.) disagreeably harsh-sounding; disorderly
d)
powerful; highly affective
109.
exhilarate
a)
to enliven, cheer, give spirit or liveliness to
b)
serving to settle an issue; final
c)
a skillful or ingenious device; a clever trick; a clever skill; trickery
d)
incisive, keen; forceful, effective; cutting, caustic; distinct, clear-cut
110.
fallow
a)
plowed but not seeded; inactive; reddish-yellow; land left unseeded; to plow but not seed
b)
(v.) to set apart or designate for a special purpose; to distribute.
c)
to change in a formal way; to change for the better
d)
(adj.) not to be satisfied or pacified; unyielding
111.
harass
a)
to disturb, worry; to trouble by repeated attacks
b)
to express agreement; agreement
c)
to renounce, repudiate under oath; to avoid, shun
d)
loud and noisy; compelling attention
112.
inclement
a)
stormy, harsh; severe in attitude or action
b)
to make ineffective or useless, cripple; to have a dulling effect on
c)
to scatter, spread far and wide
d)
definite, clearly stated
113.
muse
a)
to think about in a dreamy way, ponder
b)
to ridicule, laugh at with contempt
c)
to do without, give up voluntarily, to put off temporarily, defer
d)
eating every kind of food; eagerly taking in everything, having a wide variety of tastes
114.
negligible
a)
so unimportant that it can be disregarded
b)
to move about stealthily; to lie in hiding
c)
intended to deceive or entrap; sly, treacherous
d)
(adj.) required, obligatory
115.
perpetuate
a)
to make permanent or long lasting
b)
(adj.) almighty, having unlimited power or authority.
c)
rumpled, mussed; hanging in disorder
d)
to appease, soothe, pacify
116.
precedent
a)
an example that may serve as a basis for imitation or later action
b)
a route of travel; a record of travel; a guidebook
c)
not affected or hurt by, admitting of no passage or entrance
d)
(adj.) disagreeably harsh-sounding; disorderly
117.
punitive
a)
inflicting or aiming at punishment
b)
marked by honor, courtesy, and courage; knightly
c)
(n.) an exact copy
d)
majestic, inspiring admiration and respect
118.
redress
a)
to set right, remedy; relief from wrong or injury
b)
rumpled, mussed; hanging in disorder
c)
majestic, inspiring admiration and respect
d)
danger
119.
sojourn
a)
a temporary stay; to stay for a time
b)
old and feeble; worn-out ruined
c)
to anticipate and prevent; to remove, dispose of
d)
to affirm openly; to state belief in; to claim, pretend
120.
urbane
a)
refined in manner or style, suave
b)
passing off or using as one's own writing (or other materials) of another person
c)
out-of-date, no longer in use
d)
(n.) bitter resentment or ill-will.
121.
abhor
a)
to regard with horror or loathing; to hate deeply
b)
supernaturally perceptive; one who possesses extrasensory powers, seer
c)
definite, clearly stated
d)
having limits; lasting for a limited time
122.
amend
a)
to change in a formal way; to change for the better
b)
of great size; numerous; writing or speaking at great length
c)
to stick out, thrust forward
d)
to stare with open mouth; to open the mouth wide; to open wide
123.
buffet
a)
(v.) to slap or cuff; to strike repeatedly; to drive or force with blows; to force one's way with difficulty; (n.) a slap or blow
b)
spiteful, showing ill will
c)
(v.) to give up or resign something
d)
extremely careful; particular about details
124.
chaos
a)
great confusion, disorder
b)
(v.) to belittle, speak slightingly of; to undervalue
c)
an external appearance, cover, mask
d)
(adj.) arising naturally; not planned or engineered in advance.
125.
commodious
a)
roomy, spacious
b)
to accept without protest; to agree or submit
c)
knowing everything; having unlimited awareness or understanding
d)
(adj.) intense, forceful, powerful
126.
corrosive
a)
eating away gradually, acidlike; bitterly sarcastic
b)
the purest essence or form of something; the most typical example
c)
stubbornly disobedient, resisting authority
d)
firmly established, long-standing; habitual
127.
discern
a)
to see clearly, recognize
b)
a state of perplexity or doubt
c)
skillful, experiment in the use of the hands or mind
d)
(v.) to adapt a new climate, environment, or situation
128.
extant
a)
still existing; not exterminated, destroyed, or lost
b)
(v.) to give up or resign something
c)
extremely careful; particular about details
d)
a false reason, deceptive excuse
129.
implicate
a)
to involve in; to connect with or be related to
b)
twisted to one side, crooked; disapprovingly
c)
(v.) to set apart or designate for a special purpose; to distribute.
d)
great confusion, disorder
130.
inter
a)
to bury, commit to the earth; to consign to oblivion
b)
deserving blame or punishment
c)
hasty, not thorough
d)
an expression of sympathy
131.
martinet
a)
a strict disciplinarian; a stickler for the rules
b)
causing a sharp sensation; stinging, biting
c)
a false reason, deceptive excuse
d)
inactive; at rest
132.
obviate
a)
to anticipate and prevent; to remove, dispose of
b)
hasty, not thorough
c)
unconquerable, refusing to yield
d)
kindly, charitable
133.
renegade
a)
(n.) one who leaves a group; a deserter, outlaw; (adj.) traitorous, unconventional, unorthodox
b)
deprived of the necessities of life; lacking in
c)
to set right, remedy; relief from wrong or injury
d)
to make sacred, hallow; to set apart for a special purpose
134.
reprehensible
a)
deserving blame or punishment
b)
remorse, regret
c)
associated, connected
d)
having a deep-seated distaste; opposed, unwilling
135.
somber
a)
dark, gloomy; depressed or melancholy in spirit
b)
in high spirits, jubilant; extremely pleased
c)
(adj.) very enthusiastic, impassioned.
d)
to compel, force
136.
squalid
a)
filthy, wretched, debased
b)
growing without check, running wild
c)
(n.) something of value; a resource; an advantage
d)
to subdue, put down forcibly
137.
turbulent
a)
disorderly, riotous, violent; stormy
b)
(v.) to clarify, explain
c)
peaceable, friendly
d)
(v.) to praise
138.
vociferous
a)
loud and noisy; compelling attention
b)
cheerful, lighthearted; casual, unconcerned
c)
(adj.) amusingly odd
d)
unfavorable, threatening, of a bad omen
139.
voluminous
a)
of great size; numerous; writing or speaking at great length
b)
inactive; at rest
c)
causing a sharp sensation; stinging, biting
d)
not combed; untidy; not properly maintained; unpolished, rude
140.
waive
a)
to do without, give up voluntarily, to put off temporarily, defer
b)
to stare with open mouth; to open the mouth wide; to open wide
c)
coming at a bad time; not appropriate
d)
quarrelsome, inclined to argue
141.
animosity
a)
strong dislike; bitter hostility
b)
inflicting or aiming at punishment
c)
(adj.) not to be satisfied or pacified; unyielding
d)
so unimportant that it can be disregarded
142.
apathy
a)
a lack of feeling, emotion, or interest
b)
a high peak or point
c)
(adj.) so small as to be almost immeasurable; minute
d)
mercy, humaneness, mildness, moderateness
143.
apprehensive
a)
fearful or anxious, especially about the future
b)
to be regretted or pitied
c)
powerful; highly affective
d)
to involve in; to connect with or be related to
144.
commend
a)
to praise, express approval; to present as worthy of attention; to commit to the care of
b)
danger
c)
having a deep-seated distaste; opposed, unwilling
d)
unspoken, silent; implied, inferred
145.
compatible
a)
able to get along or work well together; capable of use with some other model or system
b)
to take great pleasure in; a wild celebration
c)
filthy, wretched, debased
d)
to refer to casually or indirectly
146.
condolence
a)
an expression of sympathy
b)
a false reason, deceptive excuse
c)
a commonplace, stale, or trite remark
d)
an unsuitable or misleading name
147.
consecrate
a)
to make sacred, hallow; to set apart for a special purpose
b)
experimental in nature; uncertain; hesitant
c)
to wave or flourish in a menacing or vigorous fashion
d)
deprived of the necessities of life; lacking in
148.
decrepit
a)
old and feeble; worn-out ruined
b)
to understand, get to the bottom of; to determine the depth of; a measure of depth in water
c)
extremely poisonous, full of malice; spiteful
d)
(adj.) tasty, appetizing; pungent or salty, not sweet; inoffensive, respectable
149.
deride
a)
to ridicule, laugh at with contempt
b)
to bury, commit to the earth; to consign to oblivion
c)
(n.) noisy quarrel or brawl
d)
forceful, convincing; relevant, to the point
150.
ingenuous
a)
innocent, simple; frank, sincere
b)
having great variety; numerous and diverse
c)
to praise, express approval; to present as worthy of attention; to commit to the care of
d)
cautiously, with great care
151.
multifarious
a)
having great variety; numerous and diverse
b)
to desire something belonging to another
c)
(adj.) prone to act in a hasty manner; impudent.
d)
roomy, spacious
152.
obsolete
a)
out-of-date, no longer in use
b)
on or near the surface; concerned with or understanding only what is on the surface, shallow
c)
to stop by force, put down
d)
(adj.) talkative, wordy; fond of talking
153.
omnivorous
a)
eating every kind of food; eagerly taking in everything, having a wide variety of tastes
b)
(n.) a final proposal or statement of conditions
c)
to praise extravagantly
d)
(v.) to hold back; to put down or check by force
154.
parsimonious
a)
stingy, miserly; meager, poor, small
b)
(v.) to fill with dismay or horror
c)
(v.) to drink; to take in, absorb
d)
to accept without protest; to agree or submit
155.
quandary
a)
a state of perplexity or doubt
b)
having a deep-seated distaste; opposed, unwilling
c)
(adj.) clear, transparent; readily understood.
d)
(n.) a final proposal or statement of conditions
156.
recalcitrant
a)
stubbornly disobedient, resisting authority
b)
(n.) one who leaves a group; a deserter, outlaw; (adj.) traitorous, unconventional, unorthodox
c)
unspoken, silent; implied, inferred
d)
sincere, real, without pretense
157.
reprisal
a)
an injury done in return for injury
b)
mercy, humaneness, mildness, moderateness
c)
passing off or using as one's own writing (or other materials) of another person
d)
harsh in taste or odor; sharp in manner or temper
158.
revel
a)
to take great pleasure in; a wild celebration
b)
(v.) to turn aside; to stray from a norm; (n.) one who departs from a norm; (adj.) differing from a norm, heterodox, unconventional.
c)
a strict disciplinarian; a stickler for the rules
d)
(n.) the direct opposite, a sharp contrast
159.
stultify
a)
to make ineffective or useless, cripple; to have a dulling effect on
b)
not affected or hurt by, admitting of no passage or entrance
c)
(adj.) quiet, settled, sober; (v.) to administer a tranquilizer
d)
a skillful or ingenious device; a clever trick; a clever skill; trickery
160.
suave
a)
smoothly agreeable or polite; pleasing to the senses
b)
(v.) to drink; to take in, absorb
c)
dignified, majestic
d)
shy, lacking self-confidence; modest, reserved
161.
allocate
a)
(v.) to set apart or designate for a special purpose; to distribute.
b)
to examine closely
c)
plowed but not seeded; inactive; reddish-yellow; land left unseeded; to plow but not seed
d)
(adj.) lively, sprightly, full of energy
162.
ardent
a)
(adj.) very enthusiastic, impassioned.
b)
skillful, nimble
c)
easily bent, flexible; easily influenced
d)
(v.) to turn aside; to stray from a norm; (n.) one who departs from a norm; (adj.) differing from a norm, heterodox, unconventional.
163.
assiduous
a)
(adj.) persistent, attentive, diligent.
b)
refined in manner or style, suave
c)
innocent, simple; frank, sincere
d)
growing without check, running wild
164.
brash
a)
(adj.) prone to act in a hasty manner; impudent.
b)
to wave or flourish in a menacing or vigorous fashion
c)
easily excused; pardonable
d)
honestly, high moral standards; an unimpaired condition, completeness, soundness
165.
capricious
a)
(adj.) subject to whims or passing fancies.
b)
(adj.) characterized by a ready flow of words; glib, fluent
c)
(adj.) unnatural, distorted; bizarre
d)
(adj.) extremely loud
166.
chastise
a)
(v.) to inflict physical punishment as a means of correction; to scold severely.
b)
quarrelsome, inclined to argue
c)
(adj.) subject to whims or passing fancies.
d)
an accomplishment, the act of achieving
167.
copious
a)
(adj.) abundant; plentiful; wordy, verbose.
b)
(v.) to express agreement, approve
c)
a state of perplexity or doubt
d)
(adj.) amusingly odd
168.
deviate
a)
(v.) to turn aside; to stray from a norm; (n.) one who departs from a norm; (adj.) differing from a norm, heterodox, unconventional.
b)
(v.) to relieve, make more bearable
c)
to position or arrange; to utilize; to form up
d)
dignified, majestic
169.
emaciated
a)
(adj.,part.) unnaturally thin.
b)
fierce and cruel; aggressive; deadly, destructive; scathingly harsh
c)
a large destructive fire
d)
(v.) to relieve, make more bearable
170.
exult
a)
(v.) to rejoice greatly.
b)
of or related to cooking or the kitchen
c)
(v.) to repeal, cancel
d)
to ridicule, laugh at with contempt
171.
gnarled
a)
(adj.) knotted, twisted, lumpy.
b)
to change in a formal way; to change for the better
c)
(adj.) not in harmony; disagreeing, at odds
d)
(adj.) warlike in manner or temperament; quarrelsome
172.
indemnity
a)
(n.) a payment for damage or loss.
b)
to scatter, spread far and wide
c)
(adj.) talkative, wordy; fond of talking
d)
wealthy, luxurious; ample; grandiose
173.
inkling
a)
(n.) a hint; a vague notion.
b)
eating away gradually, acidlike; bitterly sarcastic
c)
to involve in; to connect with or be related to
d)
to praise, express approval; to present as worthy of attention; to commit to the care of
174.
limpid
a)
(adj.) clear, transparent; readily understood.
b)
(adj.) harmless, inoffensive; insignificant
c)
inflicting or aiming at punishment
d)
twisted to one side, crooked; disapprovingly
175.
omnipotent
a)
(adj.) almighty, having unlimited power or authority.
b)
an expression of sympathy
c)
(adj.) intense, forceful, powerful
d)
native or confined to a particular region or people; charateristic of or prevalent in a field
176.
palatable
a)
(adj.) agreeable to the taste or one's sensibilities; suitable for consumption.
b)
(adj.) immature and overconfident; conceited.
c)
a longing for something past; homesickness
d)
to erase, wipe out, cut out
177.
poignant
a)
(adj.) deeply affecting, touching; keen or sharp in taste or smell.
b)
suggesting an incongruity between what might be expected and what actually happens; given to irony; sarcastic
c)
easily done or attained; superficial; ready, fluent; easily shown but not sincerely felt
d)
highly offensive, arousing strong dislike
178.
rancor
a)
(n.) bitter resentment or ill-will.
b)
(adj.) self-satisfied; overly content
c)
capable of being touched; real, concrete
d)
(adj.,part.) unnaturally thin.
179.
sophomoric
a)
(adj.) immature and overconfident; conceited.
b)
given to fighting, warlike, combative, aggressive; one at war, one engaged in war
c)
proud and contemptuous; showing scorn because of a feeling of superiority
d)
(v.) to fill with dismay or horror
180.
spontaneous
a)
(adj.) arising naturally; not planned or engineered in advance.
b)
to utter taunting words; an expression of scorn
c)
(adj.) almighty, having unlimited power or authority.
d)
an injury done in return for injury
181.
acquiesce
a)
to accept without protest; to agree or submit
b)
harsh in taste or odor; sharp in manner or temper
c)
open to or marked by bribery or corruption
d)
a high peak or point
182.
allure
a)
to entice, tempt; to be attractive to; a strong attraction; the power to attract, charm
b)
incapable of being overcome
c)
(adj.) characterized by a ready flow of words; glib, fluent
d)
(n.) a hint; a vague notion.
183.
askew
a)
twisted to one side, crooked; disapprovingly
b)
not combed; untidy; not properly maintained; unpolished, rude
c)
still existing; not exterminated, destroyed, or lost
d)
stingy, miserly; meager, poor, small
184.
blithe
a)
cheerful, lighthearted; casual, unconcerned
b)
(v.) to act in a lazy manner; to lounge; to recline, droop
c)
(v.) to belittle, speak slightingly of; to undervalue
d)
smoothly agreeable or polite; pleasing to the senses
185.
contentious
a)
quarrelsome, inclined to argue
b)
stale, moldy; out-of-date
c)
full, deep, or rich in sound; impressive in style
d)
a commonplace, stale, or trite remark
186.
covet
a)
to desire something belonging to another
b)
bending easily; bending with agility; readily adaptable; servile
c)
loud and noisy; compelling attention
d)
(adj.) quiet, settled, sober; (v.) to administer a tranquilizer
187.
crestfallen
a)
discouraged, dejected, downcast
b)
to refer to casually or indirectly
c)
(v.) to relieve, make more bearable
d)
rumpled, mussed; hanging in disorder
188.
disheveled
a)
rumpled, mussed; hanging in disorder
b)
dark, gloomy; depressed or melancholy in spirit
c)
having limits; lasting for a limited time
d)
a wry face, facial distortion; to make a wry face
189.
exponent
a)
one who advocates, speaks for, explains, or interprets; (math) the power to which a number, symbol, or expression is to be raised
b)
out-of-date, no longer in use
c)
(adj.) knotted, twisted, lumpy.
d)
(v.) to slap or cuff; to strike repeatedly; to drive or force with blows; to force one's way with difficulty; (n.) a slap or blow
190.
garrulous
a)
given to much talking, tediously chatty
b)
wealthy, luxurious; ample; grandiose
c)
(n.) bitter resentment or ill-will.
d)
strange, mysterious, weird, beyond explanation
191.
insuperable
a)
incapable of being overcome
b)
(adj.) knotted, twisted, lumpy.
c)
of or related to cooking or the kitchen
d)
(v.) to belittle, speak slightingly of; to undervalue
192.
lamentable
a)
to be regretted or pitied
b)
smoothly agreeable or polite; pleasing to the senses
c)
to subdue, put down forcibly
d)
strong dislike; bitter hostility
193.
misnomer
a)
an unsuitable or misleading name
b)
(n.) the direct opposite, a sharp contrast
c)
an injury done in return for injury
d)
in high spirits, jubilant; extremely pleased
194.
profess
a)
to affirm openly; to state belief in; to claim, pretend
b)
a large-scale destruction, especially by fire; a vast slaughter; a burnt offering
c)
(v.) to sharpen, put an edge on; to make keen or eager
d)
on or near the surface; concerned with or understanding only what is on the surface, shallow
195.
respite
a)
a period of relief or rest
b)
a large-scale destruction, especially by fire; a vast slaughter; a burnt offering
c)
(n.) a wild uproar, din, or commotion
d)
(adj.) abundant; plentiful; wordy, verbose.
196.
retribution
a)
a repayment; a deserved punishment
b)
courage in facing difficulties
c)
to express agreement; agreement
d)
to examine closely
197.
sinuous
a)
winding, having many curves; lithe and flexible
b)
(n.) proper behavior, good taste; orderliness
c)
(v.) to fill with dismay or horror
d)
stern, unyielding, gloomy, ill-humored
198.
sonorous
a)
full, deep, or rich in sound; impressive in style
b)
to do without, give up voluntarily, to put off temporarily, defer
c)
to be regretted or pitied
d)
skillful, experiment in the use of the hands or mind
199.
vanguard
a)
the foremost part of an army; the leading position in any field
b)
(n.) compulsion by threat; forcible confinement
c)
to regard highly; a highly favorable opinion or judgement
d)
given to fighting, warlike, combative, aggressive; one at war, one engaged in war
200.
wastrel
a)
a wasteful person, spendthrift; a good-for-nothing
b)
(adj.) so small as to be almost immeasurable; minute
c)
supernaturally perceptive; one who possesses extrasensory powers, seer
d)
not easily moved mentally or emotionally; dull; unresponsive
201.
allude
a)
to refer to casually or indirectly
b)
(adj.) prone to act in a hasty manner; impudent.
c)
(adj.) generous in forgiving, above small meanness
d)
a large-scale destruction, especially by fire; a vast slaughter; a burnt offering
202.
clairvoyant
a)
supernaturally perceptive; one who possesses extrasensory powers, seer
b)
a wasteful person, spendthrift; a good-for-nothing
c)
a period of relief or rest
d)
(adj.) subject to whims or passing fancies.
203.
conclusive
a)
serving to settle an issue; final
b)
stern, unyielding, gloomy, ill-humored
c)
able to use both hands equally well; very skillful; deceitful, hypocritical
d)
to utter taunting words; an expression of scorn
204.
disreputable
a)
not respectable, not esteemed
b)
emotionally hardened, unfeelings
c)
(n.) the direct opposite, a sharp contrast
d)
to be regretted or pitied
205.
endemic
a)
native or confined to a particular region or people; charateristic of or prevalent in a field
b)
to subdue, put down forcibly
c)
bending easily; bending with agility; readily adaptable; servile
d)
not able to be erased or removed; memorable
206.
exemplary
a)
worthy of imitation, commendable; serving as a model
b)
a temporary stay; to stay for a time
c)
wealthy, luxurious; ample; grandiose
d)
a moving force, impulse, stimulus
207.
fathom
a)
to understand, get to the bottom of; to determine the depth of; a measure of depth in water
b)
free from error; absolutely dependable
c)
word for word; exactly as written or spoken
d)
fearful or anxious, especially about the future
208.
guile
a)
treacherous cunning, deceit
b)
(adj.) tasty, appetizing; pungent or salty, not sweet; inoffensive, respectable
c)
a large-scale destruction, especially by fire; a vast slaughter; a burnt offering
d)
to entice, tempt; to be attractive to; a strong attraction; the power to attract, charm
209.
integrity
a)
honestly, high moral standards; an unimpaired condition, completeness, soundness
b)
(v.) to adapt a new climate, environment, or situation
c)
(v.) to rejoice greatly.
d)
marked by honor, courtesy, and courage; knightly
210.
itinerary
a)
a route of travel; a record of travel; a guidebook
b)
to anticipate and prevent; to remove, dispose of
c)
a difference; a lack of agreement
d)
still existing; not exterminated, destroyed, or lost
211.
misconstrue
a)
to interpret wrongly, mistake the meaning of
b)
cautiously, with great care
c)
lukewarm; unenthusiastic; marked by an absence of interest
d)
the purest essence or form of something; the most typical example
212.
obnoxious
a)
highly offensive, arousing strong dislike
b)
to erase, wipe out, cut out
c)
to utter taunting words; an expression of scorn
d)
to disturb, worry; to trouble by repeated attacks
213.
placate
a)
to appease, soothe, pacify
b)
(adj.) very enthusiastic, impassioned.
c)
able to get along or work well together; capable of use with some other model or system
d)
to scatter, spread far and wide
214.
placid
a)
calm, peaceful
b)
a repayment; a deserved punishment
c)
roomy, spacious
d)
(n.) slander or libel
215.
reparation
a)
a payment made for a wrong or an injury
b)
an injury done in return for injury
c)
(adj.) slow-moving, sluggish; unemotional
d)
to make ineffective or useless, cripple; to have a dulling effect on
216.
potent
a)
powerful; highly affective
b)
to position or arrange; to utilize; to form up
c)
to say again, repeat
d)
to stop by force, put down
217.
pretext
a)
a false reason, deceptive excuse
b)
(adj.) quiet, settled, sober; (v.) to administer a tranquilizer
c)
to interpret wrongly, mistake the meaning of
d)
refined in manner or style, suave
218.
protrude
a)
to stick out, thrust forward
b)
able to get along or work well together; capable of use with some other model or system
c)
one who does good to others
d)
(adj.) causing irritation, harsh; grinding or wearing down; (n.) a substance used to smooth or polish
219.
stark
a)
harsh, unrelieved, desolate; utterly
b)
extremely poisonous, full of malice; spiteful
c)
(adj.) agreeable to the taste or one's sensibilities; suitable for consumption.
d)
able to get along or work well together; capable of use with some other model or system
220.
superficial
a)
on or near the surface; concerned with or understanding only what is on the surface, shallow
b)
to regard with horror or loathing; to hate deeply
c)
an expression of sympathy
d)
a hint, indirect suggestion
221.
abjure
a)
to renounce, repudiate under oath; to avoid, shun
b)
to praise, express approval; to present as worthy of attention; to commit to the care of
c)
(v.) to act in a lazy manner; to lounge; to recline, droop
d)
a longing for something past; homesickness
222.
acrid
a)
harsh in taste or odor; sharp in manner or temper
b)
neglectful in performance of one's duty, carelessness
c)
refined in manner or style, suave
d)
to tear up by the roots; to destroy totally
223.
august
a)
majestic, inspiring admiration and respect
b)
to go aboard; to make a start; to invest
c)
a death, especially of a person in a lofty position
d)
(n.) something of value; a resource; an advantage
224.
callous
a)
emotionally hardened, unfeelings
b)
(adj.) not in harmony; disagreeing, at odds
c)
stale, moldy; out-of-date
d)
deserving blame or punishment
225.
clandestine
a)
secret, concealed; underhanded
b)
to tear up by the roots; to destroy totally
c)
an accomplishment, the act of achieving
d)
(v.) to express agreement, approve
226.
compunction
a)
remorse, regret
b)
a moving force, impulse, stimulus
c)
(n.) slander or libel
d)
innocent, simple; frank, sincere
227.
conflagration
a)
a large destructive fire
b)
treachery, deceitfulness
c)
worthy of imitation, commendable; serving as a model
d)
(adj.) prone to act in a hasty manner; impudent.
228.
elated
a)
in high spirits, jubilant; extremely pleased
b)
majestic, inspiring admiration and respect
c)
not respectable, not esteemed
d)
(adj.) eager, earnest, devoted
229.
indelible
a)
not able to be erased or removed; memorable
b)
dignified, majestic
c)
(n.) compulsion by threat; forcible confinement
d)
discouraged, dejected, downcast
230.
indulgent
a)
yielding to the wishes or demands of others
b)
an external appearance, cover, mask
c)
cautiously, with great care
d)
plowed but not seeded; inactive; reddish-yellow; land left unseeded; to plow but not seed
231.
inveterate
a)
firmly established, long-standing; habitual
b)
stubbornly disobedient, resisting authority
c)
eating every kind of food; eagerly taking in everything, having a wide variety of tastes
d)
(adj.) sleepy, drowsy; inducing sleep
232.
irrelevant
a)
not to the point, not applicable or pertinent
b)
to include or contain; to be made of
c)
marked by honor, courtesy, and courage; knightly
d)
(v.) to make plain or clear, explain; to interpret
233.
nocturnal
a)
of or occurring in the night; under cover of darkness
b)
to erase, obliterate, destroy
c)
suggesting an incongruity between what might be expected and what actually happens; given to irony; sarcastic
d)
a lack of feeling, emotion, or interest
234.
platitude
a)
a commonplace, stale, or trite remark
b)
to stick out, thrust forward
c)
(adj.) persistent, attentive, diligent.
d)
intended to deceive or entrap; sly, treacherous
235.
quell
a)
to subdue, put down forcibly
b)
calm, peaceful
c)
(adj.) extremely loud
d)
serving to settle an issue; final
236.
quiescent
a)
inactive; at rest
b)
to enliven, cheer, give spirit or liveliness to
c)
(n.) distinguished bravery; superior skill or ability
d)
(adj.) almighty, having unlimited power or authority.
237.
ruminate
a)
to meditate, think about at length; to chew the cud
b)
strong dislike; bitter hostility
c)
honestly, high moral standards; an unimpaired condition, completeness, soundness
d)
stale, moldy; out-of-date
238.
tacit
a)
unspoken, silent; implied, inferred
b)
(adj.) slow-moving, sluggish; unemotional
c)
(n.) proper behavior, good taste; orderliness
d)
a lack, scarcity, inadequate supply; a famine
239.
tangible
a)
capable of being touched; real, concrete
b)
shy, lacking self-confidence; modest, reserved
c)
strange, mysterious, weird, beyond explanation
d)
to praise extravagantly
240.
trenchant
a)
incisive, keen; forceful, effective; cutting, caustic; distinct, clear-cut
b)
(n.) noisy quarrel or brawl
c)
given to fighting, warlike, combative, aggressive; one at war, one engaged in war
d)
deprived of; made unhappy through a loss
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