WORD LIST

abacus an instrument for performing calculations by sliding counters along rods or in grooves
abandon to give (oneself) over unrestrainedly
abase To lower in rank, prestige, or esteem
abash to destroy the self-possession or self-confidence of:disconcert
abate to reduce in degree or intensity:MODERATE:to reduce in value or amount
abbreviate to make briefer; especially :to reduce to a shorter form intended to stand for the whole
abdicate to relinquish (as sovereign power) formally
aberrant deviating from the usual or natural type:ATYPICAL
abet to assist or support in the achievement of a purpose
abeyance temporary inactivity:SUSPENSION
abhor to regard with extreme repugnance
abiding to remain stable or fixed in a state
abject cast down in spirit
abjure to renounce upon oath
abnegate SURRENDER, RELINQUISH
abolish To do away with; annul
abolitionism principles or measures fostering abolition especially of slavery
aboveboard be in a straightforward manner
abrasion a wearing, grinding, or rubbing away by friction
abridge to shorten by omission of words without sacrifice of sense:CONDENSE
abrogate to abolish by authoritative action:ANNUL
abscond to depart secretly and hide oneself
absolve to set free from an obligation or the consequences of guilt
abstain to refrain deliberately and often with an effort of self-denial from an action or practice
abstemious marked by restraint especially in the consumption of food or alcohol
abstinent voluntary forbearance especially from indulgence of an appetite or craving or from eating some foods:ABSTENTION
abstract having only intrinsic form with little or no attempt at pictorial representation or narrative content
abstruse difficult to comprehend:RECONDITE
abuse to attack in words:REVILE
abysmal immeasurably low or wretched
accede to express approval or give consent:give in to a request or demand
accelerate to move faster:gain speed
accessible capable of being understood or appreciated
accessory present in a minor amount and not essential as a constituent
accidental occurring unexpectedly or by chance
acclimate to adapt to a new temperature, altitude, climate, environment, or situation
accolade an expression of praise
accommodate to provide with something desired, needed, or suited (as a helpful service, a loan, or lodgings)
accomplice one associated with another especially in wrongdoing
accost to approach and speak to often in a challenging or aggressive way
accrete ACCUMULATE
accumulate to gather or pile up especially little by little:AMASS
accuse to charge with a fault or offense:BLAME
acerbity Sourness of taste, character, or tone.
achromatic designating color perceived to have zero saturation and therefore no hue, such as neutral grays, white, or black
acme the highest point or stage
acquiesce to accept, comply, or submit tacitly or passively
acquisition the act of acquiring
acquit to discharge completely
acre A unit of area in the U.S. Customary System, used in land and sea floor measurement
acrid sharp and harsh or unpleasantly pungent in taste or odor:IRRITATING
acrimonious caustic , biting , or rancorous especially in feeling, language, or manner
acumen mental keenness
ad lib without restraint or limit , to speak, sing, or act without a script, saying whatever words come into one's mind
adamant unshakable or immovable especially in opposition:UNYIELDING
adapt to make fit (as for a specific or new use or situation) often by modification
addendum textual matter that is added onto a publication; usually at the end
addict to devote or surrender (oneself) to something habitually or obsessively
addicted be addicted to
adherent one that adheres:as a follower of a leader, party, or profession
adhesive Tending to adhere; sticky.
adjacent having a common endpoint or border also immediately preceding or following
adjourn to suspend a session indefinitely or to another time or place
adjunct something joined or added to another thing but not essentially a part of it
ad-lib with little or no preparation or forethought
admission the act or process of admitting
admonish to express warning or disapproval to especially in a gentle, earnest, or solicitous manner
adore to regard with loving admiration and devotion
adroit having or showing skill, cleverness, or resourcefulness in handling situations
adulate to flatter or admire excessively or slavishly
adulterate to corrupt, debase, or make impure by the addition of a foreign or inferior substance or element stickler
adumbrate to suggest or disclose partially
adversary one that contends with, opposes, or resists:ENEMY
advert to turn the mind or attention
advertise to announce publicly especially by a printed notice or a broadcast
advocate to plead in favor of
aerate to supply (the blood) with oxygen by respiration
aerial of, relating to, or occurring in the air or atmosphere
aesthetic adj. a branch of philosophy dealing with the nature of beauty, art, and taste and with the creation and appreciation of beauty
aesthetics The branch of philosophy that deals with the nature and expression of beauty
affable characterized by ease and friendliness
affected assumed artificially or falsely:PRETENDED
affection tender attachment:FONDNESS
affidavit a sworn statement in writing made especially under oath or on affirmation before an authorized magistrateor officer
affiliate to bring or receive into close connection as a member or branch
affiliation joining; associating with
affinity likeness based on relationship or causal connection
afflict a:to distress so severely as to cause persistent suffering or anguish b:TROUBLE, INJURE
affliction n.
affluent having a generously sufficient and typically increasing supply of material possessions
agenda a list or outline of things to be considered or done
aggrandize to make appear great or greater:praise highly
aggravate to make worse, more serious, or more severe:intensify unpleasantly
aggregate to collect or gather into a mass or whole
aggressive Inclined to behave in a hostile fashion.
aggrieve to give pain or trouble to:DISTRESS
agonized suffered extreme pain or great anguish.
agony intense pain of mind or body:ANGUISH, TORTURE
airtight impermeable to air or nearly so
alacrity promptness in response:cheerful readiness
albino an organism exhibiting deficient pigmentation
alchemy a medieval chemical science and speculative philosophy aiming to achieve the transmutation of the base metals into gold, the discovery of a universal cure for disease, and the discovery of a means of indefinitely prolonging life
alibi an excuse usually intended to avert blame or punishment
align to bring into line or alignment
allay to subdue or reduce in intensity or severity:ALLEVIATE
allegiance devotion or loyalty to a person, group, or cause
allegory the expression by means of symbolic fictional figures and actions of truths or generalizations abouthuman existence
alleviate RELIEVE, LESSEN
alliterate the repetition of usually initial consonant sounds in two or more neighboring words or syllables
allowance a share or portion allotted or granted
allude to make indirect reference; broadly:REFER
aloft at or toward the upper rigging.
aloof removed or distant either physically or emotionally
alphabetical arranged in the order of the letters of the alphabet
altitude Vertical distance or elevation above any point or base-level, as the sea.
altruism unselfish regard for or devotion to the welfare of others
amalgamate to merge into a single body
amass to collect for oneself:ACCUMULATE
ambiguous doubtful or uncertain especially from obscurity or indistinctness
ambivalent continual fluctuation (as between one thing and its opposite)
amble to walk slowly or leisurely; stroll
ambrosial suggestive of ambrosia; fragrant or delicious
ameliorate to make better or more tolerable
amenable readily managed; willing to be led
amenity something that conduces to comfort, convenience, or enjoyment
amiable being friendly, sociable, and congenial
amicable characterized by friendly goodwill:PEACEABLE
amiss in a faulty way:IMPERFECTLY
amorphous having no definite form:SHAPELESS
amphibian any of a class (Amphibia) of cold-blooded vertebrates (as frogs, toads, or salamanders) intermediate in many characters between fishes and reptiles and having gilled aquatic larvae and air-breathing adults
amplify to make larger or greater (as in amount, importance, or intensity):INCREASE
amplitude the quality or state of being ample:FULLNESS
amulet a charm (as an ornament) often inscribed with a magic incantation or symbol to protect the wearer against evil (as disease or witchcraft) or to aid him
anaerobic living, active, occurring, or existing in the absence of free oxygen
analgesic insensibility to pain without loss of consciousness
analogy a:resemblance in some particulars between things otherwise unlike:SIMILARITY b:comparison based on such resemblance
analysis separation of a whole into its component parts
anarchist one who rebels against any authority, established order, or ruling power
anathema the denunciation of something as accursed
ancestor one from whom a person is descended and who is usually more remote in the line of descent than a grandparent
ancillary serving as an aid or accessory; auxiliary
anecdote a usually short narrative of an interesting, amusing, or biographical incident
anemic lacking force, vitality, or spirit
anesthetic lacking awareness or sensitivity
anhydrous free from water and especially water of crystallization
animation possessing or characterized by life:ALIVE
animus a usually prejudiced and often spiteful or malevolent ill will
annals a record of events arranged in yearly sequence
annotate comment; make explanatory notes
annoy to disturb or irritate especially by repeated acts
annul to declare or make legally invalid or void
anodyne something that soothes, calms, or comforts
anomalous inconsistent with or deviating from what is usual, normal, or expected:IRREGULAR, UNUSUAL
anonymous not named or identified
antagonize to incur or provoke the hostility of
antediluvian made, evolved, or developed a long time ago
anterior coming before in time or development
anthology a collection of selected literary pieces or passages or works of art or music
antic characterized by clownish extravagance or absurdity
anticipatory to give advance thought, discussion, or treatment to
antidote a remedy to counteract the effects of poison
antipathy settled aversion or dislike:DISTASTE
antiquate To make old or out of date.
antiquated existing since or belonging to earlier times:ANCIENT
antiseptic opposing sepsis, putrefaction, or decay;
anvil a heavy usually steel-faced iron block on which metal is shaped
apathy lack of feeling or emotion:IMPASSIVENESS
apex the highest or culminating point
aphorism a terse formulation of a truth or sentiment:ADAGE
apiary a place where bees are kept; especially :a collection of hives or colonies of bees kept for their honey
aplomb poise
apocalyptic forecasting the ultimate destiny of the world:PROPHETIC
apocrypha writings or statements of dubious authenticity
apologist one who speaks or writes in defense of someone or something
apophasis Allusion to something by denying that it will be mentioned, as in I will not bring up my opponent's questionable financial dealings
apoplectic greatly agitated
apostasy renunciation of a religious faith
apostrophe a mark ' used to indicate the omission of letters or figures, the possessive case, or the plural of letters or figures
apothecary one who prepares and sells drugs or compounds for medicinal purposes
appall to overcome with consternation, shock, or dismay
apparel to put clothes on:DRESS
appeal to make an earnest request
appealing having appeal:PLEASING
appease to bring to a state of peace or quiet:CALM
appellation A name, title, or designation.
appetite an inherent craving
applause approval publicly expressed
applicant one who applies
appoint to name officially
apposite highly pertinent or appropriate:APT
appreciable capable of being perceived or measured
apprehension suspicion or fear especially of future evil:FOREBODING
apprentice an inexperienced person:NOVICE
approbation COMMENDATION, PRAISE
appropriate 1. to take or make use of without authority or right 2. especially suitable or compatible:FITTING
approval The act of approving
approve to have or express a favorable opinion of
approximate nearly correct or exact
apropos being both relevant and opportune
apt unusually fitted or qualified:READY
aquatic growing or living in or frequenting water
aqueduct a conduit for water
aquifer a water-bearing stratum of permeable rock, sand, or gravel
arachnid any of a class (Arachnida) of arthropods comprising chiefly terrestrial invertebrates, including the spiders, scorpions, mites, and ticks, and having a segmented body divided into two regions of which the anterior bears four pairs of legs but no antennae
arbor a shelter of vines or branches or of latticework covered with climbing shrubs or vines
arboreal of, relating to, or resembling a tree
archaic of, relating to, or characteristic of an earlier or more primitive time:ANTIQUATED
archetype the original pattern or model of which all things of the same type are representations or copies:PROTOTYPE; also :a perfect example
archipelago an expanse of water with many scattered islands
architect a person who designs buildings and advises in their construction
archive a place in which public records or historical documents are preserved
arctic bitter cold:FRIGID
ardor extreme vigor or energy:INTENSITY
arduous hard to accomplish or achieve:DIFFICULT
argot an often more or less secret vocabulary and idiom peculiar to a particular group
arid excessively dry
armory a place where arms and military equipment are stored
arrest to make inactive
arresting catching the attention:STRIKING, IMPRESSIVE
arrhythmic lacking rhythm or regularity
arrogance a feeling or an impression of superiority manifested in an overbearing manner or presumptuous claims
arroyo a brook; a creek ;a water-carved gully or channel
arsenal a:an establishment for the manufacture or storage of arms and military equipmentb:a collection of weapons
articulate to give clear and effective utterance to:put into wordsratiocination:thinking:articulation:talking
artifacts something created by humans usually for a practical purpose; especially :an object remaining from a particular period
artifice false or insincere behavior
artless free from guile or craft:sincerely simple
ascendant governing or controlling influence:DOMINATION
ascent an upward slope or rising grade:ACCLIVITY
ascetic austere in appearance, manner, or attitude
aseptic preventing infection
askew out of line:AWRY
aspect a position facing a particular direction:EXPOSURE
asperity roughness of manner or of temper:HARSHNESS
aspersion slanderous remark
aspirant One who aspires, as to advancement, honors, or a high position.
aspiration a strong desire to achieve something high or great
assert to state or declare positively and often forcefully or aggressively
assess to determine the importance, size, or value of
asset the entire property of a person, association, corporation, or estate applicable or subject to the payment of debts
assiduous marked by careful unremitting attention or persistent application
assuage to lessen the intensity of (something that pains or distresses):EASE
assume to take to or upon oneself:UNDERTAKE
astounding causing astonishment or amazement
astute having or showing shrewdness and perspicacity
asylum an inviolable place of refuge and protection giving shelter to criminals and debtors:SANCTUARY
asymmetrical not of equal size or similar shape:
atone to supply satisfaction for:EXPIATE
atrocious extremely wicked, brutal, or cruel:BARBARIC
attenuate to lessen the amount, force, magnitude, or value of:WEAKEN
attorney A person legally appointed by another to act as his or her agent in the transaction of business, specifically one qualified and licensed to act for plaintiffs and defendants in legal proceedings
audacious intrepidly daring:ADVENTUROUS
audible heard or capable of being heard
augur to foretell especially from omens
auspicious affording a favorable auspice:PROPITIOUS
austere markedly simple or unadorned
authenticity not false or imitation:REAL, ACTUAL
authoritative having the weight of authority; dictatorial
authority power to influence or command thought, opinion, or behavior
autocracy government in which one person possesses unlimited power
avarice excessive or insatiable desire for wealth or gain:GREEDINESS, CUPIDITY
aversion a feeling of repugnance toward something with a desire to avoid or turn from
avid characterized by enthusiasm and vigorous pursuit
avulse to separate, cut, or tear off by avulsion
awash covered with water:FLOODED
awe an emotion variously combining dread, veneration, and wonder that is inspired by authority or by the sacred or sublime
awkward lacking dexterity or skill
awl a pointed tool for marking surfaces or piercing small holes (as in leather or wood)
awning a rooflike cover extending over or in front of a place (as over the deck or in front of a door or window) as a shelter
awry in a turned or twisted position or direction:ASKEW


babble to utter meaningless or unintelligible sounds
backhanded INDIRECT, DEVIOUS; especially:SARCASTIC
backset SETBACK
badge a device or token especially of membership in a society or group
badger to harass or annoy persistently
badinage playful repartee:BANTER
baffle to check or break the force or flow of by or as if by a baffle
bait ENTICE, LUREto attack in speech or writing as by derision or insult; to gall or exasperate by repeated wanton attacks
baleful deadly or pernicious in influence
balk to check or stop by or as if by an obstacle:BLOCK
balky refusing or likely to refuse to proceed, act, or function as directed or expected
ballad a narrative composition in rhythmic verse suitable for singing
ballast Heavy material that is placed in the hold of a ship or the gondola of a balloon to enhance stability.
ballet a theatrical art form using dancing, music, and scenery to convey a story, theme, or atmosphere
balm a balsamic resin, especially:one from small tropical evergreen trees
balmy having the qualities of balm:SOOTHING
bamboozle to deceive by underhanded methods:DUPE, HOODWINK
ban to prohibit especially by legal means ban:protect
banal lacking originality, freshness, or novelty:TRITE
baneful productive of destruction or woe:seriously harmful
banish to drive out or remove from a home or place of usual resort or continuance, especially compulsory removal from a country not necessarily one's own
banister a handrail with its supporting posts
banquet a sumptuous feast; especially :an elaborate and often ceremonious meal for numerous people often in honor of a person
barb a biting or pointedly critical remark or comment
barbarous mercilessly harsh or cruel
bareface Having no covering over the face.
barefaced OPEN, UNCONCEALED
bargain to negotiate over the terms of a purchase, agreement, or contract:HAGGLE
baroque characterized by grotesqueness, extravagance, complexity, or flamboyance
barren lacking vegetation, especially useful vegetation
barter to trade by exchanging one commodity for another
base being of comparatively low value and having relatively inferior properties
baseboard a molding covering the joint of a wall and the adjoining floor
bathetic exceptional commonplaceness:TRITENESS
bedeck to clothe with finery:DECK
bedlam a place, scene, or state of uproar and confusion
belabor to explain or insist on excessively
beleaguer TROUBLE, HARASS
belie to show (something) to be false or wrong
belittle to speak slightingly of:DISPARAGE
bellicose favoring or inclined to start quarrels or wars
belligerence an aggressive or truculent attitude, atmosphere, or disposition
bellwether One that serves as a leader or as a leading indicator of future trends
bemoan to express deep grief or distress over
bend to make submissive:SUBDUE,COMPROMISE
benediction the invocation of a blessing
beneficent doing or producing good; especially :performing acts of kindness and charity
benign a:showing kindness and gentleness b:FAVORABLE, WHOLESOME
bent a strong inclination or interest:BIAS
bequest something bequeathed:LEGACY
berate to scold or condemn vehemently and at length
beseech to request earnestly:IMPLORE
besmirch SULLY, SOIL
betray to deliver to an enemy by treachery
bibliography a list of writings with time and place of publication (such as the writings of a single author or the works referred to in preparing a document etc.)
bibliophile a lover of books especially for qualities of format; also :a book collector
bigot a person obstinately or intolerantly devoted to his or her own opinions and prejudices
bit the jaws of tongs or pincers
bland not irritating, stimulating, or invigorating:SOOTHING
blandishment something that tends to coax or cajole:ALLUREMENT
blase bored with pleasure or dissipation
blaspheme to speak of or address with irreverence
blast a violent gust of wind
blatant completely obvious, conspicuous, or obtrusive especially in a crass or offensive manner:BRAZEN
blazon to publish widely:PROCLAIM
bleach to remove color or stains from
blemish to spoil by a flaw
blight a disease or injury of plants resulting in withering, cessation of growth, and death of parts without rotting
bliss complete happiness
blunder a gross error or mistake resulting usually from stupidity, ignorance, or carelessness
blunt to make less sharp or definite
blur to make indistinct and hazy in outline or appearance;obscure
blurb A brief publicity notice, as on a book jacket.
blurt to utter abruptly and impulsively ? usually used with out
bluster to talk or act with noisy swaggering threats
boding an omen, prediction, or presentiment especially of coming evil:PORTENT ,FOREBODING
boggle to hesitate because of doubt, fear, or scruples
boisterous noisily turbulent:ROWDY
bolster a structural part designed to eliminate friction or provide support or bearing
bombast pretentious inflated speech or writing
bonhomie good-natured easy friendliness
bonus something in addition to what is expected or strictly due
boo to deride especially by uttering boo
boon BENEFIT, FAVOR
boor a rude or insensitive person
bootless USELESS, UNPROFITABLE
bore to make a hole by or as if by boring
bottleneck NARROW {bottleneck:indefinite} ??????
bough a branch of a tree; especially :a main branch
bound a:to make secure by tying b:to confine, restrain, or restrict as if with bonds c:to put under an obligation d:to constrain with legal authority
box to fight with the fists:engage in boxing box:fight:debate:argue
bracing giving strength, vigor, or freshness
bracket an overhanging member that projects from a structure (as a wall) and is usually designed to support a vertical load or to strengthen an angle
brackish REPULSIVE
braggadocio a:empty boasting b:arrogant pretension:COCKINESS
braid made by intertwining three or more strands
braided Produced by or as if by braiding
brake to retard or stop by a brake
brash done in haste without regard for consequences
brassy being shamelessly bold
brattish an ill-mannered annoying child
bravura marked by an ostentatious display of skill
bray to emit (an utterance or a sound) loudly and harshly
brazen marked by contemptuous boldness
breach to make a breach in
breezeway a roofed often open passage connecting two buildings (as a house and garage) or halves of a building
brevity shortness or conciseness of expression
bribe to induce or influence by or as if by bribery
bridle to restrain, check, or control with or as if with a bridle
brisk keenly alert:LIVELY
bristle to take on an aggressive attitude or appearance (as in response to a slight)
brittle easily broken, cracked, or snapped
broach to open for the first time
bromide a commonplace or hackneyed statement or notion
browbeat to intimidate by a stern manner or arrogant speech
bruit to noise abroad:REPORT
buck to refuse assent:BALK
bucolic relating to or typical of rural life
budge to give way:YIELD
buffer to lessen the shock of:CUSHION
buffoon a ludicrous figure:CLOWN
bulge a protuberant or swollen part or place
bully one habitually cruel to others who are weaker
bumper a device for absorbing shock or preventing damage
bumptious presumptuously, obtusely, and often noisily self-assertive:OBTRUSIVE
bungle to act or work clumsily and awkwardly
buoy support;uplift
buoyant a:capable of floating b:CHEERFUL, GAY
burgeon to grow and expand rapidly:FLOURISH
burial the act or process of burying
burlesque mockery usually by caricature
burnish to make shiny or lustrous especially by rubbing numb:insensible:burnish:lustrous
burrow to construct by tunneling
busybody an officious or inquisitive person
butt to thrust or push head foremost:strike with the head or horns
buttress 1. to furnish or shore up with a buttress; also :SUPPORT, STRENGTHEN 2. a projecting structure of masonry or wood for supporting or giving stability to a wall or building
bygone gone by:PAST; especially:OUTMODED
byline a line at the beginning of a news story, magazine article, or book giving the writer's name
cabal the artifices and intrigues of a group of persons secretly united to bring about an overturn or usurpation especially in public affairs
cache hiding place
cacophony harsh or discordant sound:DISSONANCE
cadet one in training for a military or naval commission; especially :a student in a service academy
cadge BEG, SPONGE
caisson a usually 2-wheeled vehicle for artillery ammunition attachable to a horse-drawn limber
cajole to persuade with flattery or gentle urging especially in the face of reluctance:COAX
calamity An event that brings terrible loss, lasting distress, or severe affliction; a disaster:
calcify to make inflexible or unchangeable
calibrate to determine, rectify, or mark the graduations of
calligrapher one who writes a beautiful
callous a:feeling no emotion b:feeling no sympathy for others
callow lacking adult sophistication:IMMATURE
callus a thickening of or a hard thickened area on skin or bark
calorie the amount of heat required at a pressure of one atmosphere to raise the temperature of one gram of water one degree Celsius that is equal to about 4.19 joules
calumniate to utter maliciously false statements, charges, or imputations about
camaraderie a spirit of friendly good-fellowship
cameo a:a small piece of sculpture on a stone or shell cut in relief in one layer with another contrasting layer serving as backgroundb:A brief but dramatic appearance of a prominent actor, as in a single scene of a motion picture.
camouflage behavior or artifice designed to deceive or hide
candidate one that aspires to or is nominated or qualified for an office, membership, or award
candor unreserved, honest, or sincere expression:FORTHRIGHTNESS
cane A stick used as an aid in walking or carried as an accessory
canon a regulation or dogma decreed by a church council
canonical appearing in a biblical canon ; of or relating to or required by canon law
canopy a cover (as of cloth) fixed or carried above a person of high rank or a sacred object:BALDACHIN
cantankerous difficult or irritating to deal with
canvas a piece of cloth backed or framed as a surface for a painting
canvass to seek orders or votes:SOLICIT
canyon a deep narrow valley with steep sides and often with a stream flowing through it
capitulate to cease resisting:ACQUIESCE
caprice a sudden, impulsive, and seemingly unmotivated notion or action
caption the part of a legal document that shows where, when, and by what authority it was taken, found, or executed
captivate to influence and dominate by some special charm, art, or trait and with an irresistible appeal
carefree Free of worries and responsibilities.
careworn showing the effect of grief or anxiety
caricature exaggeration by means of often ludicrous distortion of parts or characteristics
carnal fleshly
carouse to drink liquor deeply or freely
carp to find fault or complain querulously
cartographer one that makes maps
cast the set of actors in a dramatic production; to assign a certain role to (an actor)
castigate to subject to severe punishment, reproof, or criticism
castigation severe punishment
catalyze BRING ABOUT, INSPIRE supervisor:oversight,catalysis:initiate
cataract WATERFALL; especially:a large one over a precipice
catastrophe a momentous tragic event ranging from extreme misfortune to utter overthrow or ruin
categorical ABSOLUTE, UNQUALIFIED
cater to supply what is required or desired
catholic COMPREHENSIVE, UNIVERSAL; especially :broad in sympathies, tastes, or interests
caustic marked by incisive sarcasm
cavalier A gallant or chivalrous man, especially one serving as escort to a woman of high social position; a gentleman
caveat a warning enjoining one from certain acts or practices
cavern CAVE; especially:one of large or indefinite extent
cavil to raise trivial and frivolous objection
cavort to walk or move in a spirited manner:PRANCE
cede to yield or grant typically by treaty
celebrity the state of being celebrated
cement a binding element or agency:as a substance to make objects adhere to each other
censor to examine in order to suppress or delete anything considered objectionable
censorious marked by or given to censure
censure to find fault with and criticize as blameworthy
census a count of the population
centrifuge a machine using centrifugal force for separating substances of different densities, for removing moisture, or for simulating gravitational effects
ceramic of or relating to the manufacture of any product (as earthenware, porcelain, or brick) made essentially from a nonmetallic mineral (as clay) by firing at a high temperature
ceremony a formal act or series of acts prescribed by ritual, protocol, or convention
certitude the state of being or feeling certain
cessation a temporary or final ceasing (as of action):STOP
chaff the seed coverings and other debris separated from the seed in threshing grain
chagrin disquietude or distress of mind caused by humiliation, disappointment, or failure
chameleon any of a family (Chamaeleontidae) of chiefly arboreal Old World lizards with prehensile tail, independently movable eyeballs, and unusual ability to change the color of the skin
champion to act as militant supporter of:UPHOLD, ADVOCATE
chaotic a:a state of utter confusion b:a confused mass or mixture
charade a word represented in riddling verse or by picture, tableau, or dramatic action
charlatan one making usually showy pretenses to knowledge or ability:FRAUD, FAKER
chary discreetly cautious:as a:hesitant and vigilant about dangers and risks b:slow to grant, accept, or expend
chasm a deep cleft in the surface of a planet (as the earth):GORGE
check to block the progress of
chef a skilled cook who manages the kitchen (as of a restaurant)
cherubic innocent-looking usually chubby and rosy
chevron a sleeve badge that usually consists of one or more chevron-shaped stripes that indicates the wearer's rank and service (as in the armed forces)
chiaroscuro the interplay or contrast of dissimilar qualities, pictorial representation in terms of light and shade without regard to color
chic smart elegance and sophistication especially of dress or manner:STYLE
chicanery deception by artful subterfuge or sophistry:TRICKERY
chide to voice disapproval to:reproach in a usually mild and constructive manner:SCOLD
chip a small usually thin and flat piece (as of wood or stone) cut, struck, or flaked off
choke to check normal breathing of by compressing or obstructing the trachea or by poisoning or adulterating available air
choleric easily moved to often unreasonable or excessive anger:hot-tempered
chord three or more musical tones sounded simultaneously
choreography the composition and arrangement of dances especially for ballet
chorus a body of singers who perform choral compositions
chronic always present or encountered; especially :constantly vexing, weakening, or troubling
chronicle a usually continuous historical account of events arranged in order of time without analysis or interpretation
chronological of, relating to, or arranged in or according to the order of time
churlish marked by a lack of civility or graciousness:SURLY
cinder small piece of partly burnt coal, wood, etc that is no longer burning but may still be hot
cineast a film or movie enthusiast
cipher a method of transforming a text in order to conceal its meaning
circuitous not being forthright or direct in language or action
circumference the perimeter of a circle
circumlocutory the use of an unnecessarily large number of words to express an idea
circumscribe to construct or be constructed around (a geometrical figure) so as to touch as many points as possible
circumspect careful to consider all circumstances and possible consequences:PRUDENT
circumvent to manage to get around especially by ingenuity or stratagem
cistern an artificial reservoir (as an underground tank) for storing liquids and especially water (as rainwater)
citation an official summons to appear (as before a court)
civility COURTESY, POLITENESS
clairvoyant unusually perceptive:DISCERNING
clamp device for holding things tightly together, usu by means of a screw
clandestine marked by, held in, or conducted with secrecy:SURREPTITIOUS
clarion loud and clear
clarity the quality or state of being clear:LUCIDITY
clasp a device (as a hook) for holding objects or parts together
claustrophobia abnormal dread of being in closed or narrow spaces
cleft a usually V-shaped indented formation:a hollow between ridges or protuberances
clement inclined to be merciful:LENIENT
cliche a trite phrase or expression
clique a narrow exclusive circle or group of persons; especially one held together by common interests, views, or purposes
clog something that shackles or impedes:ENCUMBRANCE
closed-minded not easily subdued, remedied, or removed
closet a cabinet or recess for especially china, household utensils, or clothing
clot a coagulated mass produced by clotting of blood
cloture closing, device (in Parliament) to end a debate by voting
cloudburst a sudden copious rainfall
clout PULL, INFLUENCE
cloying excessively sweet or sentimental
clumsy lacking dexterity, nimbleness, or grace
coagulant something that produces coagulation
coalesce to unite into a whole:FUSE
coarse not precise or detailed with respect to adjustment or discrimination
coax to manipulate with great perseverance and usually with considerable effort toward a desired state or activity
coda a concluding musical section that is formally distinct from the main structure
coerce to bring about by force or threat
coeval of the same or equal age, antiquity, or duration
cogent appealing forcibly to the mind or reason:CONVINCING
cognizant knowledgeable of something especially through personal experience
colander a perforated utensil for washing or draining food
collapse to fall or shrink together abruptly and completely
collude CONSPIRE, PLOT
colonnade a series of columns set at regular intervals and usually supporting the base of a roof structure
colossal of a bulk, extent, power, or effect approaching or suggesting the stupendous or incredible
coma a state of profound unconsciousness caused by disease, injury, or poison
combustible capable of combustion
comely having a pleasing appearance:not homely or plain
comity friendly social atmosphere:social harmony
commencement 1. the ceremonies or the day for conferring degrees or diplomas 2. an act, instance, or time of beginning
commend to mention with approbation:PRAISE
commensurate equal in measure or extent:COEXTENSIVE
commercial an advertisement broadcast on radio or television
commingle mingle together
commitment an engagement to assume a financial obligation at a future date
committed OBLIGATE, BIND
commodious comfortably or conveniently spacious:ROOMY
commonsense sound and prudent but often unsophisticated judgment
commotion an agitated disturbance:TO-DO
compendium a brief summary of a larger work or of a field of knowledge:ABSTRACT
compensate to offset an error, defect, or undesired effect
complacency COMPLACENCE; especially :self-satisfaction accompanied by unawareness of actual dangers or deficiencies
complaisance disposition to please or comply:AFFABILITY
compliant ready or disposed to comply:SUBMISSIVE
compliment expressing or containing a compliment
comply to conform or adapt one's actions to another's wishes, to a rule, or to necessity
composed free from agitation:CALM; especially :SELF-POSSESSED
compress to reduce in size or volume as if by squeezing
compromise 1. to come to agreement by mutual concession 2. to cause the impairment of
compunction anxiety arising from awareness of guilt
concatenate to link together in a series or chain
concede to grant as a right or privilege
concentrate to bring or direct toward a common center or objective:FOCUS
concerted mutually contrived or agreed on
concerto a piece for one or more soloists and orchestra with three contrasting movements
concession an act of yielding
conciliate APPEASE:to cause to subside:ALLAY especially :to buy off (an aggressor) by concessions usually at the sacrifice of principles
concise marked by brevity of expression or statement:free from all elaboration and superfluous detail
conciseness Expressing much in few words
concomitant that which accompanies
concord a state of agreement:HARMONY
concur to act together to a common end or single effect
condemn to declare to be reprehensible, wrong, or evil usually after weighing evidence and without reservation
condescending showing or characterized by condescension:PATRONIZING
condign deserved, appropriate
condole to express sympathetic sorrow
condone to pardon or overlook voluntarily; especially :to treat as if trivial, harmless, or of no importance
conducive tending to promote or assist
confess to disclose one's faults; specifically :to unburden one's sins or the state of one's conscience to God or to a priest
confidant one to whom secrets are entrusted
confident characterized by assurance; especially :SELF-RELIANT
confine something that restrains
confluence a coming or flowing together, meeting, or gathering at one point
conform to be similar or identical; also :to be in agreement or harmony
confront to face especially in challenge:OPPOSE
congeal to make viscid or curdled:COAGULATE
congenial OCIABLE, GENIAL congenial:bonhomie ???? 9????:
congruent superposable so as to be coincident throughout
conjecture inference from defective or presumptive evidence
connive to cooperate secretly or have a secret understanding
connoisseur EXPERT; especially :one who understands the details, technique, or principles of an art and is competent to act as a critical judge
conquest the act or process of conquering
conscientious Thorough and assiduous
consensus group solidarity in sentiment and belief
conservative tending or disposed to maintain existing views, conditions, or institutions:TRADITIONAL
conservatory a school specializing in one of the fine arts
conserve to keep in a safe or sound state
considerable worth consideration:SIGNIFICANT
consign to give, transfer, or deliver into the hands or control of another; also :to commit especially to a final destination or fate
console to alleviate the grief, sense of loss, or trouble of:COMFORT
consolidate to join together into one whole:UNITE
consonance harmony or agreement among components
conspicuous obvious to the eye or mind
conspiracy An agreement to perform together an illegal, wrongful, or subversive act.
constellation the configuration of stars.
constitute to appoint to an office, function, or dignity
constrained to appoint to an office, function, or dignity
constringe to cause to contract; constrict.
consult COUNCIL, CONFERENCE; specifically :a deliberation between physicians on a case or its treatment
consummate Complete in every detail; of the highest degree; extremely skilled and accomplished.
contagious communicable by contact:CATCHING
contaminate to soil, stain, corrupt, or infect by contact or association
contemplate to view or consider with continued attention:meditate on consider
contempt the act of despising:the state of mind of one who despises:DISDAIN
content feeling or manifesting satisfaction with one's possessions, status, or situation
contentious exhibiting an often perverse and wearisome tendency to quarrels and disputes
contingent likely but not certain to happen:POSSIBLE
contort to twist into or as if into a strained shape or expression
contortion contortingor being contorted (esp of the face or body)
contradictory involving, causing, or constituting a contradiction
contravene to oppose in argument:CONTRADICT
contrite grieving and penitent for sin or shortcoming
contrived ARTIFICIAL, LABORED
control an individual or group used as a standard of comparison in a control experiment
contumacious stubbornly disobedient:REBELLIOUS
conundrum a:a question or problem having only a conjectural answer b:an intricate and difficult problem
convalesce to recover health and strength gradually after sickness or weakness
convenience something (as an appliance, device, or service) conducive to comfort or ease
convention usage or custom especially in social matters
conventional lacking originality or individuality:TRITE
convergent tending to move toward one point or to approach each other:CONVERGING
conversant having frequent or familiar association
convert to bring over from one belief, view, or party to another
convex curved or rounded like the exterior of a sphere
convey to transfer or deliver to another
conviction 1. a strong persuasion or belief 2. the act or process of convicting of a crime especially in a court of law
convivial relating to, occupied with, or fond of feasting, drinking, and good company
convoke to call together to a meeting
convoluted INVOLVED, INTRICATE
convulsion an abnormal violent and involuntary contraction or series of contractions of the muscles
coop a cage or small enclosure (as for poultry)
copious present in large quantity:taking place on a large scale
coquette a woman who endeavors without sincere affection to gain the attention and admiration of men
cord a unit of wood cut for fuel equal to a stack 4 x 4 x 8 feet or 128 cubic feet
cordon a line of persons or objects around a person or place
cornucopia an inexhaustible store:ABUNDANCE
coronation the act or occasion of crowning; also :accession to the highest office
corporeal having, consisting of, or relating to a physical material body:as a:not spiritual b:not immaterial or intangible:SUBSTANTIAL
corral a pen or enclosure for confining or capturing livestock
corroborate to support with evidence or authority:make more certain
corrosive tending or having the power to corrode
cosmopolitan having worldwide rather than limited or provincial scope or bearing
cosset to treat as a pet:PAMPER
coterie an intimate and often exclusive group of persons with a unifying common interest or purpose
countenance to extend approval or toleration to:SANCTION
counterfeit made in imitation of something else with intent to deceive:FORGED
counterpart one of two corresponding copies of a legal instrument:DUPLICATE
court to seek the affections of; especially :to seek to win a pledge of marriage from
courtesy a courteous act or expression
coven an assembly or band of usually 13 witches
covetous marked by inordinate desire for wealth or possessions or for another's possessions
cow to destroy the resolve or courage of
cowardice lack of courage or resolution
cower to shrink away or crouch especially for shelter from something that menaces, domineers, or dismays
cozen cheat; hoodwink; swindle
craft skill in planning, making, or executing:DEXTERITY
cramp restricted; narrowed
crass having or indicating such grossness of mind as precludes delicacy and discrimination
craven lacking the least bit of courage:contemptibly fainthearted
craving an intense, urgent, or abnormal desire or longing
credence acceptance as true or valid; belief
credulous ready to believe especially on slight or uncertain evidence
creek a natural stream of water normally smaller than and often tributary to a river
creep to move slowly,quietly and carefully, esp so as not to attract attention
crescendo a gradual increase; specifically :a gradual increase in volume of a musical passage
crest the top of a wave
crestfallen feeling shame or humiliation:DEJECTED
criterion a standard on which a judgment or decision may be based
crockery EARTHENWARE
cronyism partiality to cronies especially as evidenced in the appointment of political hangers-on to office without regard to their qualifications
croon to sing or speak in a gentle murmuring manner; especially :to sing in a soft intimate manner adapted to amplifying systems
crouch to bend or bow servilely:CRINGE
crown to place a crown or wreath on the head of; specifically :to invest with regal dignity and power
crucial important or essential as resolving acrisis:DECISIVE
crude marked by the primitive, gross, or elemental or by uncultivated simplicity or vulgarity
crutch a support typically fitting under the armpit for use by the disabled in walking
crux an essential point requiring resolution or resolving an outcome
cryptic having or seeming to have a hidden or ambiguous meaning:MYSTERIOUS
cuisine manner of preparing food:style of cooking; also:the food prepared
culpable meriting condemnation or blame especially as wrong or harmful
cultivated REFINED, EDUCATED
cumbersome unwieldy because of heaviness and bulk
cunning characterized by wiliness and trickery
curator one that has the care and superintendence of something; especially:one in charge of a museum, zoo, or other place of exhibit
curmudgeon a crusty, ill-tempered, and usually old man
curriculum A group of related courses, often in a special field of study:
cursory rapidly and often superficially performed or produced:HASTY
curt sparing of words:TERSE
curtail to make less by or as if by cutting off or away some part
cyclone a storm or system of winds that rotates about a center of low atmospheric pressure, and often brings heavy rain
cynical having or showing the attitude or temper of a cynic; especially :contemptuously distrustful of human nature and motives
dabble to work or involve oneself superficially or intermittently especially in a secondary activity or interest
daft SILLY, FOOLISH
dally a:to act playfully; especially :to play amorously b:to deal lightly:TOY
damp MOISTURE,HUMIDITY, DAMPNESS
damper a dulling or deadening influence
dandy a man who gives exaggerated attention to personal appearance
dank unpleasantly moist or wet
dapper neat and trim in appearance
dappled marked with small spots or patches contrasting with the background
daredevil a recklessly bold person
dart to move suddenly or rapidly fall
dastard a person who acts treacherously or underhandedly
daunt to lessen the courage of:COW, SUBDUE
dawdle to move lackadaisically
deactivate to make inactive or ineffective
deaden to impair in vigor or sensation:BLUNT
deadpan marked by an impassive matter-of-fact manner, style, or expression
dearth an inadequate supply:LACK
debark To unload, as from a ship or an airplane.
debase to lower in status, esteem, quality, or character
debilitate to impair the strength of:ENFEEBLE
debonair LIGHTHEARTED, NONCHALANT
debris the remains of something broken down or destroyed
debunk to expose the sham or falseness of
debut a first appearance
decadence the process of becoming decadent:the quality or state of being decadent
decant to pour out, transfer, or unload as if by pouring
decelerate to reduce the speed of:slow down
decibel a unit for expressing the relative intensity of sounds on a scale from zero for the average least perceptible sound to about 130 for the average pain level
decipher a:to make out the meaning of despite indistinctness or obscurity b:to interpret the meaning of
decode to convert (as a coded message) into intelligible form
decorum propriety and good taste in conduct or appearance
decrepit wasted and weakened by or as if by the infirmities of old age
dedication a devoting or setting aside for a particular purpose
default a failure to pay financial debts
deference respect and esteem due a superior or an elder; also:affected or ingratiating regard for another's wishes
deficiency an amount that is lacking or inadequate:SHORTAGE
defile a narrow passage or gorge
definitive serving to provide a final solution or to end a situation
defoliate to deprive of leaves especially prematurely
deforest the action or process of clearing of forests; also :the state of having been cleared of
defraud to deprive of something by deception or fraud
deft characterized by facility and skill
defuse to make less harmful, potent, or tense
defy to challenge to do something considered impossible:DARE
dehydrate to remove bound water or hydrogen and oxygen from (a chemical compound) in the proportion in which they form water
deify To worship or revere as a god
deject to make gloomy
deleterious harmful often in a subtle or unexpected way
deliberate to think about or discuss issues and decisions carefully
delicacy the quality or state of being dainty:FINENESS
delinquent offending by neglect or violation of duty or of law
deliquesce To dissolve gradually and become liquid by absorption of moisture from the air.
delirium a mental disturbance characterized by confusion, disordered speech, and hallucinations
delude to mislead the mind or judgment of:DECEIVE, TRICK
deluge adj. an overflowing of the land by water b:a drenching rain
delve to make a careful or detailed search for information
demagogue a leader who makes use of popular prejudices and false claims and promises in order to gain power
demanding requiring much time, effort, or attention:EXACTING
demise DIE, DECEASE
demography the statistical study of human populations especially with reference to size and density, distribution, and vital statistics
demolition the act of demolishing; especially :destruction in war by means of explosives
demoralize a:to weaken the morale of:DISCOURAGE, DISPIRIT b:to upset or destroy the normal functioning of c:to throw into disorder
demotic Of or relating to the common people; popular
demur to take exception:OBJECT
denigrate to cast aspersions on:DEFAME
denouement the final outcome of the main dramatic complication in a literary work
denounce to pronounce especially publicly to be blameworthy or evil
dent a depression or hollow made by a blow or by pressure
denude to strip of all covering or surface layers
denunciate to pronounce especially publicly to be blameworthy or evil
depart to go away:LEAVE
depict to represent by or as if by a picture
deplete to lessen markedly in quantity, content, power, or value
deplore to feel or express strong disapproval of; condemn.
deploy to extend (a military unit) especially in width
deportation the removal from a country of an alien whose presence is unlawful or prejudicial
depose to testify to under oath or by affidavit
deposit to lay down or leave behind by a natural process
depravity a corrupt act or practice
deprecate BELITTLE, DISPARAGE
depreciate to lower the price or estimated value of
depress to press down
deprivation the state of being deprived:PRIVATION; especially :removal from an office, dignity, or benefice
deracinate UPROOT
derelict a destitute homeless social misfit:VAGRANT, BUM
deride to subject to usually bitter or contemptuous ridicule
derivative lacking originality:BANAL
derogatory expressive of a low opinion:DISPARAGING
descendant one deriving directly from a precursor or prototype
descent an inclination downward:SLOPE
desecrate to violate the sanctity of:PROFANE
desert to withdraw from or leave usually without intent to return
desiccate to preserve (a food) by drying:DEHYDRATE
designate appointed to a job (but not yet having officially started it)
despair to lose all hope or confidence
despicable deserving to be despised:so worthless or obnoxious as to rouse moral indignation
despise to look down on with contempt or aversion
despondent feeling or showing extreme discouragement, dejection, or depression
dessert a usually sweet course or dish (as of pastry or ice cream) served at the end of a meal
desultory disappointing in progress or performance:SLUGGISH
detach to separate especially from a larger mass and usually without violence or damage
detain to hold or keep in or as if in custody
deter to turn aside, discourage, or prevent from acting
detestable arousing or meriting intense dislike:ABOMINABLE
detour to send by a circuitous route
detract to diminish the importance, value, or effectiveness of something
detritus a product of disintegration, destruction, or wearing away
deviation noticeable or marked departure from accepted norms of behavior
devise to form in the mind by new combinations or application of and ideas or principles
devolve deputize; pass to others
devoted devote:to give over or direct (as time, money, or effort) to a cause, enterprise, or activity
devout devoted to religion or to religious duties or exercises
dew moisture condensed upon the surfaces of cool bodies especially at night
dexterous mentally adroit and skillful:CLEVER
diabolic of, relating to, or characteristic of the devil:DEVILIS
diabolize To represent as diabolical
diagnose to recognize (as a disease) by signs and symptoms
diaphanous characterized by such fineness of texture as to permit seeing through
diatribe a bitter and abusive speech or writing
didactic designed or intended to teach
die any of various tools or devices for imparting a desired shape, form, or finish to a material or for impressing an object or material
diehard strongly or fanatically determined or devoted
diffident hesitant in acting or speaking through lack of self-confidence
diffuse being at once verbose and ill-organized
digit A human finger or toe.
dignity quality or state of being worthy, honored, or esteemed
digress to turn aside especially from the main subject of attention or course of argument
dilapidate to bring into a condition of decay or partial ruin
dilate to enlarge or expand in bulk or extent:DISTEND, WIDEN
dilatory characterized by procrastination:TARDY
dilettante a person having a superficial interest in an art or a branch of knowledge:DABBLER
diligent characterized by steady, earnest, and energetic effort:PAINSTAKING
dilute to diminish the strength, flavor, or brilliance of by admixture
dimension measurement of any sort
diminish to make or become smaller ,less, or less important
din a loud continued noise; especially :a welter of discordant sounds
dingus an ornamental attachment or decoration:DOODAD
dingy SHABBY, SQUALID
diocesan a bishop having jurisdiction over a diocese
diplomatic of or engaged in diplomacy; tactful or suave
dire DISMAL, OPPRESSIVE
dirge a song or hymn of grief or lamentation; especially :one intended to accompany funeral or memorial rites
disabuse to free from error, fallacy, or misconception
disaffected discontented and resentful especially against authority REBELLIOUS
disagreeable causing discomfort:UNPLEASANT, OFFENSIVE
disarm to deprive of means, reason, or disposition to be hostile
disarray (n.) (state of) disorder
disavow to deny responsibility for:REPUDIATE
discard to get rid of especially as useless or unpleasant
discernible distinguishable; perceivable
discerning showing insight and understanding:DISCRIMINATING
discharge to dismiss from employment
disciple one who accepts and assists in spreading the doctrines of another
discipline a rule or system of rules governing conduct or activity
disclaim to renounce a legal claim to
discography a descriptive list of phonograph records by category, composer, performer, or date of release
discombobulate to confuse or disconcert
discomfit to put into a state of perplexity and embarrassment:DISCONCERT
discommode to cause inconvenience to:TROUBLE
discompose to destroy the composure of
disconcert to throw into confusion
discord lack of agreement or harmony (as between persons, things, or ideas)
discourse formal and orderly and usually extended expression of thought on a subject
discredit to deprive of good repute:DISGRACE
discrepancy Divergence or disagreement, as between facts or claims; difference.
discrete (adj.) separate; individually distinct; composed of distinct parts
discretion the quality of being discreet:CIRCUMSPECTION; especially :cautious reserve in speech frivolous
discretionary left to discretion:exercised at one's own discretion
discriminate to mark or perceive the distinguishing or peculiar features of
discursive moving from topic to topic without order:RAMBLING
disdain a feeling of contempt for what is beneath one:SCORN
disembody To free (the soul or spirit) from the body
disengage to release from something that engages or involves
disentangle (v.) to free from confusion
disgorge to discharge by the throat and mouth:VOMIT
disgruntle to make ill-humored or discontented , usually used as a participial adjective
disguise to furnish with a false appearance or an assumed identity
disgust marked aversion aroused by something highly distasteful:REPUGNANCE
dishevel to throw into disorder or disarray
disinclination a preference for avoiding something:slight aversion
disinfect to free from infection especially by destroying harmful microorganisms
disinterested free from selfish motive or interest:UNBIASED
disjunctive marked by breaks or disunity
dismantle to take to pieces; also :to destroy the integrity or functioning of
disparage to depreciate by indirect means (as invidious comparison):speak slightingly about
disparate containing or made up of fundamentally different and often incongruous elements
dispassionate not influenced by strong feeling; especially :not affected by personal or emotional involvement
dispatch promptness and efficiency in performance or transmission
disposal systematic destruction; especially :destruction or transformation of garbage
disquiet to take away the peace or tranquillity of:DISTURB, ALARM
disregard pay no attention to treat (sth) as of no importance; ignore
disrupt to throw into disorder
dissect to analyze and interpret minutely
dissemble to put on a false appearance:conceal facts, intentions, or feelings under some pretense
disseminate to spread abroad as though sowing seed
dissension DISAGREEMENT; especially:partisan and contentious quarreling
dissent to withhold assent
dissertation an extended usually written treatment of a subject; specifically :one submitted for a doctorate
dissipate dispel; squander
dissociate to separate from association or union with another
dissolute lacking restraint; especially :marked by indulgence in things
dissolve to cause to pass into solution to separate into component parts:DISINTEGRATE
dissonance lack of agreement; especially :inconsistency between the beliefs one holds or between one's actions and one's beliefs
dissuade to advise (a person) against something
distention the act of distending or the state of being distended especially unduly or abnormally
distillation the process of purifying a liquid by successive evaporation and condensation
distinction the quality or state of being distinguishable
distinguished marked by eminence, distinction, or excellence
distort to twist out of the true meaning or proportion
distract to draw or direct (as one's attention) to a different object or in different directions at the same time
distraught agitated with doubt or mental conflict
distress great pain/cause discomfort
district
ditch a long narrow excavation dug in the earth
ditty an especially simple and unaffected song
diurnal of, relating to, or occurring in the daytime
diver part of a country or town having a particular quality
diverge to move or extend in different directions from a common point:draw apart
divert to turn from one course or use to another:DEFLECT
divestiture the act of divesting
divulge to make known (as a confidence or secret)
doctrine a principle or position or the body of principles in a branch of knowledge or system of belief:DOGMA
dodder to progress feebly and unsteadily
doff to remove (an article of wear) from the body
dogged marked by stubborn determination
doggerel loosely styled and irregular in measure especially for burlesque or comic effect; also:marked by triviality or inferiority
doggo in hiding
dogma something held as an established opinion;especially:a definite authoritative tenet
doldrums state or period of inactivity, stagnation, or slump
dolorous causing, marked by, or expressing misery or grief
dolt a stupid person
domicile a dwelling place:place of residence:HOME
domination supremacy or preeminence over another
don to put on (an article of clothing)
donor one that gives, donates, or presents something
doodle an aimless or casual scribble, design, or sketch
dour STERN, HARSH
downpour a pouring or streaming downward; especially:a heavy rain
doyen a:the senior member of a body or group b:a person considered to be knowledgeable or uniquely skilled as a result of long experience in some field of endeavor
doze to fall into a light sleep
draconian CRUEL; also:SEVERE
drain to exhaust physically or emotionally
drawl to utter in a slow lengthened tone
dreary having nothing likely to provide cheer, comfort, or interest:GLOOMY, DISMAL
drench to wet thoroughly (as by soaking or immersing in liquid)
drivel to utter in an infantile or imbecilic way
drizzle a fine misty rain
droll having a humorous, whimsical, or odd quality
drone to speak in a monotonous tone:
droplet a tiny drop (as of a liquid)
drudgery dull, irksome, and fatiguing work:uninspiring or menial labor
dubious questionable or suspect as to true nature or quality
dulcet pleasing to the ear
dull lacking brilliance or luster
dullard a stupid or unimaginative person
dune a hill or ridge of sand piled up by the wind
dupe one that is easily deceived or cheated:FOOL
dwelling a shelter (as a house) in which people live
dyspeptic INDIGESTION

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v. blight
(a) to dirty; to stain; to dirty; to sully; to soil
(b) to outline; to describe; to sketch; to draw
© to scold or blame loudly; to find fault with in abusive language; to condemn
(d) to ruin; to decay; to destroy



v. harangue
(a) to smile in a silly or affected way; to smirk
(b) to make gestures; to indicate feelings by motions
© to be sorry for; to feel remorse; to regret
(d) to talk or write excitedly; to scold; to lecture



v. obtrude
(a) to force oneself or one's ideas upon another; to thrust forward; to eject; to invade; to interrupt
(b) to waver from one course to another; to vary irregularly; to vacillate
© to challenge; to disprove; to rebut
(d) to twist about (usually with pain)



v. besmirch
(a) to dirty; to stain; to dirty; to sully; to soil
(b) to bring about; to beget; to bring forth; to cause; to produce; to generate
© to speak out against; to condemn; to accuse; to censure
(d) to waver from one course to another; to vary irregularly; to vacillate


. immunize
(a) to make insusceptible to a disease
(b) to exclaim or utter suddenly; to blurt out
© to lose self-confidence; to confuse; put to shame; to disconcert, to embarrass
(d) to pretend; to imitate; to fake; to fabricate; to make up

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