ichhuk Posted December 25, 2008 Share Posted December 25, 2008 odium- odious, aversion alias-a false name tiff- a minor quarrel swindle- To cheat or defraud of money or property. Prevalent- widespread or common Revive- to bring back to life embellishment - a superfluous ornament thrive- to grow strongly and vigorously lambaste - beat with a cane extol- to praise lavishly precarious- dangerous or insecure repugnant- Arousing disgust or aversion; offensive or repulsive emaciate- To make or become extremely thin, especially as a result of starvation Exanimate - Lifeless; dead. Rile - to annoy or anger Augmented - added to or made greater in amount or number or strength Lacerated - To cause deep emotional pain to; distress.; irregularly slashed and jagged as if torn; "lacerate leaves" Graze - To scrape or touch something lightly in passing;brush Stultify - to dull (the mind) by boring routine Turncoat - a disloyal person who betrays or deserts his cause or religion or political party or friend e; apostate Fastidiousness - Difficult to please; exacting; meticulous Insidious- working in a subtle or apparently harmless way, but nevertheless dangerous or deadly Unbridled- not restrained or controlled in any way Rudimentary- Being in the earliest stages of development; incipient. Drivel- foolish talk Feasible-able to be done Niggardly- not generous cliche - a trite or obvious remark impotent- Lacking physical strength or vigor; weak. alienate- to cause a friend to become unfriendly or hostile obsolete- No longer in use contemplate- To look at attentively and thoughtfully clemency-mercy stark- harsh, unpleasant, and plain stiff- Difficult to bend; rigid. simulated - not genuine or real discern- To perceive differences. uxorious - foolishly fond of or submissive to your wife flaccid- Lacking firmness, resilience, or muscle tone. Tantamount - being essentially equal to something discomfit- to defeat in battle, embarrass, Blush- to feel embarrass Invincible- Incapable of being overcome or defeated; unconquerable. Impervious- cannot be destroyed Quandary- A state of uncertainty or perplexity. Substantiation- To support with proof or evidence; verify Endow- to provide with a source of permanent income, esp. by leaving money in a will Rebus- representation of words by symbols Irate- extremely angry Peroration- the concluding part of a speech which sums up the points made previously Entrench- to fix or establish firmly Intercede- To act as mediator in a dispute Garbled- jumbled and confused Eavesdrop- To listen secretly to the private conversation of others. Pliable- Easily bent or shaped;limber Insipid- dull and boring ; lacking flavor Minion- a slave-like follower or employee. Petitioner- one praying humbly for something; "a suppliant for her favors RATIOCINATION-the process of logical reasoning or rational thought Vista- a wide range of possibilities or future events Camouflage- Concealment by disguise or protective coloring. Ingratiating- Pleasing; agreeable Truce- a temporary agreement to stop fighting or quarrelling calcify - to change into a hard, stony condition, petrify unflappable- not easily upset Pellucid- extremely clear in style and meaning Venial- Easily excused or forgiven Gist- the main point or meaning of something: Levy- the imposition and collection of taxes, tariffs, or fines Nebulous-Cloudy, misty, or hazy Caveat-To qualify with a warning or clarification Glib - Showing little thought, preparation, or concern Profundity - Great depth Transitory -fleeting Capricious -unpredictable Trite - commonplace and unoriginal Flippancy-Talkative; voluble.; Marked by disrespectful levity or casualness Gravity -seriousness or importance Lassitude -physical or mental weariness Lofty - of majestic or imposing height Diatribe- harsh denunciation Blatant-Unpleasantly loud and noisy; Totally or offensively conspicuous or obtrusive Truncate-To shorten by or as if by cutting off Leaden-Listless; sluggish. Conjecture-guess Precariousness - Dangerously lacking in security or stability Quiescence- Being quiet, still, or at rest; inactive Flannel - a small piece of towelling cloth used to wash the face Apulia-region in southeastern Italy on the Adriatic Manna –Something of value that a person receives unexpectedly Assiduous -Hardworking Quash-To put down or suppress forcibly and completely Vindicate -to clear (someone) of guilt or suspicion Obdurate -ntractable Jargon-Nonsensical, incoherent, or meaningless talk. Luculent-Easily understood; clear or lucid. Malaise -a vague feeling of unease, illness, or depression Illicit - same as illegal Engrossed-To occupy exclusively; absorb Vehement- Marked by or full of vigor or energy; strong Lament- To regret deeply; deplore Theocracy- government by a god or by priests Manure- animal waste used as fertilizers Wastrel- One who wastes, especially one who wastes money; a profligate Sophism- A plausible but fallacious argument. Conundrum- a puzzling question or problem Quixotic- unrealistically optimistic or chivalrousscant- Barely sufficient Profuse- abundant Refute-to prove (a statement or theory) to be false or incorrect Aloof- Distant physically or emotionally; reserved and remote Ruminative -To reflect on over and over again. Intangible -Incapable of being perceived by the senses Teeter -To alternate, as between opposing attitudes or positions; vacillate. Hoary-So old as to inspire veneration; ancient Endow -To provide with property, income, or a source of income.lugubrious- mournful, excessively sad Immaterial- of no relevance Pilfer- Steal Esteem- To regard with respect; prize Solicitous- Anxious or concerned Ligneous- of or like wood Osseous- consisting of or like bone Litigant- a person involved in a lawsuit Ordeal- A difficult or painful experience Incursion- a sudden or brief invasion Sedulous- diligent or painstaking Lampoon – satire Jabber- to speak very quickly and excitedly; chatter Gruffness-a throaty harshness Hearsay -gossip or rumour Recidivism - habitual relapse into crime Quagmire- Land with a soft muddy surface; A difficult or precarious situation Proselytize-To induce someone to convert to one's own religious faith Priggish- A person who demonstrates an exaggerated conformity or propriety Peregrination - To journey or travel from place to place, especially on foot. Facet- A small, smooth, flat surface, as on a bone or tooth. Cortege- a funeral procession Saunter- to walk in a leisurely manner; stroll Canyon - a deep narrow steep-sided valley Gully - deep ditch cut by running watste Dolorous- showing sorrow Fledgling- new or inexperience Shrewd- sharp, quick to notice, astute Dolt- dunce, stupid person, oaf Senility-old age Repugnance- extreme aversion Condign- adequate Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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