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Gregmat Word List
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| abound | to exist in large quantities |
| amorphous | without a definite shape or form |
| austere | simple and plain; without luxury |
| belie | to give a false impression |
| capricious | unpredictable and impulsive |
| cerebral | intellectual and related to the brain |
| congenial | pleasant and friendly |
| conspicuous | easily noticeable or prominent |
| cursory | hasty and brief examination |
| daunting | intimidating or discouraging |
| deify | to worship as a god |
| didactic | intended to teach or instruct |
| disseminate | to spread widely |
| feasible | possible and achievable |
| flout | to openly disregard or defy |
| homogeneous | of the same or similar kind |
| humdrum | monotonous and dull |
| insipid | lacking flavor or interest |
| loquacious | very talkative |
| misanthropic | disliking or avoiding human society |
| misnomer | a wrong or inaccurate name |
| negligent | failing to take proper care or attention |
| obsequious | excessively obedient and attentive |
| placate | to appease or pacify |
| proclivity | a tendency or inclination |
| puerile | childishly silly or immature |
| quixotic | extremely idealistic or impractical |
| spendthrift | a person who spends money recklessly |
| taciturn | reserved or quiet by nature |
| wary | cautious and watchful |
| adulterate | to make impure by adding inferior elements |
| advocate | to support or recommend |
| aggrandize | to increase the power, status, or wealth |
| alacrity | brisk and cheerful readiness |
| ambivalent | having mixed feelings or contradictory ideas |
| ameliorate | to make better or improve |
| amenable | responsive to advice or authority |
| anachronistic | belonging to a different time period |
| audacious | bold and daring |
| avaricious | greedy and covetous |
| banal | lacking originality or freshness |
| benign | kind and gentle |
| brazen | bold and without shame |
| calumny | a false and slanderous statement |
| candid | honest and straightforward |
| castigate | to criticize or reprimand severely |
| caustic | sarcastic and biting in tone |
| construe | to interpret or understand |
| contrite | genuinely remorseful and penitent |
| convoluted | intricate and complicated |
| covet | to desire and wish to possess |
| craven | cowardly and lacking courage |
| decorum | proper behavior and etiquette |
| deft | skillful and nimble |
| demur | to express doubts or objections |
| derivative | lacking originality; imitative |
| desiccate | to remove moisture; dry out |
| diatribe | a bitter and abusive verbal attack |
| incredulous | skeptical and unwilling to believe |
| ingenuous | innocent and straightforward |
| abate | to reduce in intensity or amount |
| abjure | to renounce or reject solemnly |
| anomalous | deviating from the norm or expectation |
| antipathy | a strong dislike or aversion |
| arcane | mysterious and understood by few |
| arduous | involving a lot of effort and hard work |
| artless | without guile or deceit; natural |
| ascetic | practicing self-denial and austerity |
| assuage | to ease or alleviate |
| betray | to deceive or be disloyal |
| bucolic | relating to the countryside and rural life |
| burgeon | to grow or develop rapidly |
| cacophonous | harsh and discordant sound |
| canonize | to treat as a sacred or holy person |
| censure | strong disapproval or criticism |
| chicanery | deception or trickery |
| coalesce | to come together or merge |
| cogent | convincing and compelling |
| compelling | evoking interest, attention, or admiration |
| contend | to argue or compete |
| copious | abundant and plentiful |
| cosmopolitan | worldly and familiar with different cultures |
| deference | respectful submission or yielding |
| desultory | lacking a clear plan or purpose |
| diffident | lacking confidence in oneself |
| dilatory | tending to delay or procrastinate |
| equivocate | to be deliberately ambiguous |
| polarize | to divide or cause to divide into opposing groups |
| prodigal | wastefully extravagant or spending recklessly |
| verbose | using more words than necessary |
| abstain | to refrain from doing something |
| approbation | approval and praise |
| cherish | to treasure and hold dear |
| corroborate | to confirm or support with evidence |
| disparate | different and distinct in kind |
| emulate | to imitate or mimic |
| enervate | to weaken or drain of energy |
| ephemeral | short-lived or fleeting |
| fervid | intensely enthusiastic or passionate |
| garrulous | excessively talkative |
| incendiary | causing anger, controversy, or unrest |
| inimical | harmful or hostile |
| intimate | to suggest or make known subtly |
| invigorate | to give strength and energy |
| mitigate | to lessen the severity or impact |
| obsolete | no longer in use or outdated |
| opaque | not transparent; difficult to understand |
| paradigmatic | serving as an example or model |
| pedantic | overly concerned with minor details |
| placid | calm and peaceful |
| polemical | strongly critical or controversial |
| precipitate | to cause to happen suddenly or unexpectedly |
| profundity | depth or intellectual insight |
| prophetic | predicting or foreshadowing future events |
| prudent | wise and cautious in practical matters |
| punctilious | showing great attention to detail |
| recondite | difficult to understand or obscure |
| scrupulous | diligent and thorough in moral standards |
| tranquil | calm and serene |
| vacillate | to be indecisive or fluctuate |
| aloof | distant and reserved in manner |
| clangor | a loud and resonant sound |
| conventional | conforming to accepted standards |
| debunk | to expose the falseness or sham |
| diminutive | very small or tiny |
| discernible | able to be perceived or recognized |
| enigmatic | mysterious and puzzling |
| estranged | separated and no longer close or familiar |
| extravagant | excessive and luxurious |
| fanciful | imaginative and unrealistic |
| frivolous | lacking seriousness or importance |
| heterogeneous | diverse and varied in character or content |
| imperious | domineering and dictatorial |
| impertinent | rude and disrespectful |
| invasive | intruding and encroaching |
| irresolute | uncertain and indecisive |
| laudable | deserving praise and commendation |
| lax | careless and not strict |
| marginalize | to treat as unimportant or insignificant |
| panache | a stylish and confident manner |
| plodding | slow-moving and laborious |
| prosaic | dull and lacking imagination or excitement |
| remedial | providing a remedy or solution |
| restive | restless and unable to keep still |
| sporadic | occurring at irregular intervals |
| stigmatize | to mark or characterize as disgraceful |
| undermine | to weaken or sabotage |
| utterly | completely and entirely |
| weary | feeling tired and exhausted |
| zealous | passionately devoted or enthusiastic |
| admonish | to warn or scold mildly |
| aesthetic | relating to beauty or artistic sense |
| affectation | artificial behavior to impress others |
| alleviate | to relieve or lessen |
| analogous | similar or comparable in certain aspects |
| bolster | to support or strengthen |
| chauvinistic | displaying excessive patriotism |
| connoisseur | an expert or knowledgeable person |
| dissemble | to disguise or conceal true intentions |
| dogged | persistent and determined |
| dupe | a person who is easily deceived |
| empirical | based on observation and experience |
| engender | to cause or give rise to |
| entitled | believing to have a right or claim |
| pertinacious | holding firmly to a belief or purpose |
| presumptuous | overly confident and arrogant |
| probity | integrity and honesty |
| proliferate | to increase rapidly in numbers |
| specious | misleading or deceptive but appearing true |
| spurious | false or counterfeit |
| subjective | based on personal opinions or feelings |
| subvert | to undermine or overthrow |
| timorous | fearful and lacking confidence |
| tortuous | full of twists and turns; complicated |
| tractable | easily managed or controlled |
| transient | temporary and short-lived |
| ubiquitous | present everywhere |
| underscore | to emphasize or highlight |
| venal | capable of being bribed or corrupted |
| venerate | to regard with deep respect or awe |
| appease | to pacify or satisfy |
| arbitrary | based on personal whim or random choice |
| archaic | very old or ancient |
| clamorous | noisy and loud |
| dearth | scarcity or lack |
| explicable | capable of being explained or understood |
| hyperbole | exaggerated statements or claims |
| immutable | unchangeable and permanent |
| indefatigable | persisting tirelessly |
| indolent | lazy and slothful |
| insular | isolated and narrow-minded |
| intransigent | refusing to compromise or change |
| intrepid | fearless and adventurous |
| irreverent | lacking respect or seriousness |
| loathe | to hate intensely |
| malign | to speak ill of or criticize harshly |
| malleable | easily influenced or shaped |
| neophyte | a beginner or novice |
| plastic | easily shaped or molded |
| platitude | a dull or trite remark |
| prescient | having foresight or predicting the future |
| pristine | in its original and pure condition |
| reproach | to express disapproval or disappointment |
| robust | strong and healthy |
| salubrious | promoting health or well-being |
| sanction | official permission or approval |
| sedulous | diligent and hardworking |
| soporific | causing sleepiness |
| stern | strict and serious |
| tendentious | promoting a particular point of view |
| accentuate | to emphasize or highlight |
| conjectural | based on guesswork or speculation |
| convivial | friendly and sociable |
| decadent | morally or culturally declining |
| egregious | outstandingly bad or shocking |
| evanescent | fleeting and transient |
| flamboyant | showy and colorful |
| forestall | to prevent or hinder in advance |
| gainsay | to deny or contradict |
| galvanize | to shock or excite into action |
| indiscriminate | without discrimination or thought |
| innocuous | harmless and inoffensive |
| momentary | lasting for a very short time |
| mundane | ordinary and lacking excitement |
| nettlesome | causing irritation or annoyance |
| nullify | to make void or cancel |
| obviate | to prevent or avoid through effective measures |
| omnipresent | present everywhere simultaneously |
| oust | to expel or remove from position |
| palpable | easily noticeable or perceivable |
| perfidy | betrayal of trust or faith |
| profuse | plentiful and abundant |
| pugnacious | eager or quick to argue or fight |
| sagacious | having good judgment and wisdom |
| sanguine | optimistic and hopeful |
| scant | insufficient in quantity or amount |
| skullduggery | deceitful and dishonest behavior |
| trivial | of little significance or value |
| utilitarian | useful and practical |
| vapid | lacking interest or liveliness |
| boorish | rude and ill-mannered |
| brook | to tolerate or put up with |
| circumspect | cautious and careful in actions |
| comity | courtesy and mutual respect |
| commensurate | in proportion or corresponding |
| cordial | warm and friendly |
| deleterious | harmful and damaging |
| dichotomy | a division or contrast between two things |
| edify | to instruct and improve morally or intellectually |
| elicit | to draw out or evoke |
| erudite | possessing extensive knowledge and learning |
| fecund | fertile and capable of producing offspring |
| feeble | weak and lacking strength |
| felicitous | well-suited and pleasing |
| forbear | to refrain or abstain from |
| haphazard | lacking any obvious principle or organization |
| hodgepodge | a confused mixture or jumble |
| impede | to obstruct or hinder |
| impetuous | impulsive and hasty |
| irascible | easily angered or prone to irritation |
| mercenary | motivated by money or financial gain |
| meticulous | showing great attention to detail |
| mordant | sharp and biting in tone or manner |
| outstrip | to surpass or exceed |
| precarious | uncertain and risky |
| quirky | characterized by unusual or odd qualities |
| repudiate | to reject or disown |
| tact | sensitivity in dealing with others |
| trifling | of little value or importance |
| turbulent | characterized by conflict or disorder |
| acumen | keen insight and intelligence |
| antithesis | direct contrast or opposition |
| ascribe | to attribute or credit to |
| befuddled | confused and perplexed |
| eschew | to avoid or shun |
| esoteric | understood by only a select few |
| evasive | avoiding giving a direct answer or response |
| exculpate | to clear from blame or guilt |
| expedite | to speed up or hasten |
| fastidious | attentive to detail and hard to please |
| feign | to pretend or fake |
| furtive | secretive and sly |
| hamper | to hinder or impede |
| indispensable | absolutely necessary and essential |
| lament | to mourn or express sorrow or regret |
| myopic | lacking foresight or narrow-minded |
| nonchalant | appearing calm and relaxed |
| partial | biased or showing favoritism |
| pensive | deep in thought or contemplation |
| portend | to be a sign or warning of |
| provincial | narrow-minded and unsophisticated |
| rudimentary | basic and undeveloped |
| salutary | beneficial and promoting health |
| sever | to cut off or separate |
| slight | to treat with disrespect or indifference |
| somnolent | drowsy and sleepy |
| stoic | showing little or no emotion; impassive |
| supersede | to replace or take the place of |
| tout | to promote or praise highly |
| wane | to decrease or decline |
| abhor | to hate or detest |
| boisterous | noisy and energetic |
| chivalrous | gallant and honorable |
| churlish | rude and ill-mannered |
| clandestine | secret and hidden |
| complacent | self-satisfied and unconcerned |
| cumbersome | unwieldy and difficult to handle |
| debilitating | weakening or impairing |
| deliberate | done with intention and careful consideration |
| droll | amusing and whimsically funny |
| eccentric | unconventional and peculiar |
| fractious | irritable and unruly |
| limpid | clear and transparent |
| mawkish | overly sentimental and emotional |
| obeisance | a gesture of respect or submission |
| ostentatious | showy and pretentious |
| panacea | a remedy or solution for all problems |
| perfunctory | done with little effort or enthusiasm |
| perilous | dangerous and risky |
| pervasive | widespread and prevalent |
| preclude | to prevent or make impossible |
| predilection | a preference or liking for something |
| rapacious | greedy and grasping |
| relish | to enjoy or take pleasure in |
| satirical | mocking and ironic |
| sham | a fake or deceptive act |
| skirt | to avoid or go around |
| sluggish | slow-moving and lethargic |
| spartan | simple and austere |
| truculent | aggressively defiant and hostile |
| acrimonious | bitter and spiteful |
| belligerent | hostile and aggressive |
| beneficent | kind and charitable |
| canny | shrewd and careful |
| cavalier | showing a lack of concern or indifference |
| distressed | deeply upset and troubled |
| dwindling | gradually decreasing in size or amount |
| eclipse | to overshadow or surpass |
| encyclopedic | comprehensive and extensive in knowledge |
| exacerbate | to make a problem or situation worse |
| exasperated | frustrated and annoyed |
| fungible | interchangeable and replaceable |
| hackneyed | overused and lacking originality |
| incongruous | not in harmony or consistent |
| interchangeable | capable of being exchanged or substituted |
| laconic | using few words; concise |
| lucrative | profitable and money-making |
| magisterial | showing great authority and dignity |
| onerous | burdensome and requiring effort |
| opprobrium | harsh criticism and disapproval |
| parsimonious | excessively thrifty or stingy |
| peripheral | on the outer edges or margins |
| provocative | intended to provoke strong reactions |
| renounce | to give up or relinquish |
| tempestuous | turbulent and stormy |
| tenable | capable of being defended or maintained |
| transgression | a violation of a law or rule |
| urbane | sophisticated and refined |
| verisimilitude | the appearance of being true or real |
| vitiate | to spoil or impair the quality of |
| affinity | a natural liking or connection |
| altruistic | unselfishly concerned for others' welfare |
| baroque | extravagantly ornate and decorative |
| byzantine | complex and intricate |
| compromise | an agreement or settlement of differences |
| conciliatory | intended to reconcile or soothe |
| countenance | facial expression or appearance |
| covert | secret or hidden |
| credible | believable and trustworthy |
| diffuse | to spread out or scatter |
| documentary | based on factual records or evidence |
| exhaustive | thorough and complete |
| exhilarating | exciting and invigorating |
| extraneous | irrelevant and unnecessary |
| fervor | intense and passionate enthusiasm |
| futile | pointless and without purpose |
| illusory | deceptive and unreal |
| invidious | likely to arouse resentment or anger |
| lethargic | sluggish and lacking energy |
| metaphorical | symbolic or figurative in meaning |
| mimic | to imitate or copy |
| numinous | spiritual and mysterious |
| obscure | unclear and not well-known |
| overt | open and obvious |
| pellucid | clear and easy to understand |
| perpetuate | to prolong or make something continue |
| rational | based on reason and logic |
| scathing | severe and critical in words or tone |
| subtle | delicate and not easily noticeable |
| superficial | concerned with surface appearance or details |
| acquiesce | to agree or comply silently |
| adroit | skillful and adept |
| amend | to make corrections or improvements |
| animus | hostility or ill feeling |
| apologist | a person who defends or justifies something |
| astringent | sharp and caustic in tone |
| collaborate | to work together on a project or task |
| competent | capable and qualified |
| correlate | to connect or link together |
| deride | to ridicule or mock |
| dictate | to command or order |
| discreet | careful and prudent in speech or action |
| divorced | separated or disconnected |
| elitist | believing in superiority of a specific group |
| exacting | demanding and requiring great effort |
| flummoxed | confused and perplexed |
| fruitful | producing positive results or benefits |
| inborn | existing from birth; innate |
| polymath | a person with knowledge in many subjects |
| reticent | reserved and quiet by nature |
| stringent | strict and precise in requirements or standards |
| subservient | excessively obedient and submissive |
| surreptitious | secretive and stealthy |
| tantalizing | tempting and alluring |
| tantamount | equivalent in value or significance |
| torpor | a state of physical or mental inactivity |
| trenchant | incisive and sharp in expression |
| umbrage | offense or annoyance |
| versatile | able to adapt and be used in various ways |
| wayward | unpredictable and difficult to control |
| alienate | to cause someone to feel isolated or estranged |
| apathy | lack of interest or emotion |
| apropos | appropriate and relevant |
| apt | suitable and fitting |
| cloak | to conceal or disguise |
| consensus | general agreement or harmony |
| distort | to twist or misrepresent |
| divergent | differing or deviating from a common point |
| elated | very happy and excited |
| enchant | to delight or captivate |
| entrenched | firmly established and difficult to change |
| exotic | foreign and unfamiliar |
| exploitative | taking advantage of others unfairly |
| foreseeable | capable of being predicted or anticipated |
| forsake | to abandon or renounce |
| gratify | to please or satisfy |
| heed | to pay attention to or take notice of |
| judicious | showing good judgment and wisdom |
| lucid | clear and easily understood |
| pertinent | relevant and applicable |
| propriety | appropriateness and conformity to norms |
| scintillating | brilliantly clever and lively |
| sensational | causing great interest or excitement |
| sophisticated | refined and cultured |
| strife | conflict or struggle |
| understated | subtle and not obvious |
| unscrupulous | lacking moral principles; dishonest |
| veracity | truthfulness and honesty |
| virulent | extremely harmful or hostile |
| volatile | easily changeable or explosive |
| antedate | to precede or come before |
| banish | to expel or send away |
| bridle | to restrain or control |
| comply | to conform or follow rules or requests |
| crestfallen | disappointed and dejected |
| curtail | to shorten or reduce in quantity or extent |
| elucidate | to explain or clarify |
| evade | to avoid or escape |
| feckless | lacking initiative or responsibility |
| fester | to become worse or inflamed |
| iconoclastic | attacking or rejecting traditional beliefs |
| immure | to confine or enclose within walls |
| improvise | to create or perform spontaneously |
| inhibit | to restrain or hinder |
| inscrutable | mysterious and hard to understand |
| lionize | to treat someone as a celebrity or hero |
| monotonous | dull and repetitive |
| peculiar | strange and unusual |
| premeditate | to plan or consider beforehand |
| profligate | recklessly extravagant and wasteful |
| reconcile | to restore friendly relations or agreement |
| refine | to improve or make more precise |
| relinquish | to give up or release |
| ruminate | to think deeply and ponder |
| skittish | nervous and easily frightened |
| superfluous | exceeding what is necessary or required |
| synoptic | providing a summary or overview |
| thorough | complete and detailed |
| visionary | having a clear plan or foresight |
| vociferous | loud and vehement in expressing opinions |
| acclaim | enthusiastic praise and public approval |
| ascertain | to find out or determine |
| assertive | confident and self-assured |
| bogus | false and counterfeit |
| cataclysmic | disastrous and catastrophic |
| circumscribe | to limit or restrict |
| complementary | combining well together and enhancing each other |
| contentious | causing or likely to cause an argument |
| disingenuous | insincere and deceitful |
| divulge | to reveal or make known |
| dogmatic | inclined to lay down principles as incontrovertibly true |
| fallacious | based on a mistaken belief or unsound reasoning |
| foolhardy | recklessly bold and daring |
| hinder | to obstruct or prevent |
| impair | to weaken or damage |
| impugn | to challenge or criticize |
| incessant | continuous and unceasing |
| inclined | having a tendency or preference |
| inveterate | firmly established and unlikely to change |
| miserly | excessively stingy or frugal |
| patent | obvious and clear to see |
| petulant | irritable and peevish |
| pithy | brief and to the point |
| pliant | easily bent or flexible |
| sanctimonious | hypocritically devout or righteous |
| sound | valid and based on good reasoning |
| tarnish | to damage or diminish the quality of |
| tepid | lukewarm and lacking enthusiasm |
| upbraid | to scold or criticize harshly |
| vexation | annoyance or irritation |
| abet | to assist or support in wrongdoing |
| accessible | easy to approach or use |
| acquisitive | excessively interested in acquiring wealth or possessions |
| amalgamate | to combine or merge |
| attenuate | to weaken or reduce in force, intensity, or value |
| augment | to increase or enhance |
| aversion | strong dislike or repugnance |
| blithe | carefree and lighthearted |
| contempt | disdain or lack of respect |
| dawdle | to waste time and be slow |
| deflect | to cause to change direction |
| discount | to disregard or underestimate |
| dissident | disagreeing or dissenting |
| efficacious | effective and producing the desired result |
| equitable | fair and just |
| erratic | inconsistent and unpredictable |
| industrious | hardworking and diligent |
| inform | to communicate knowledge or information |
| irksome | irritating and annoying |
| manacle | to handcuff or restrain |
| modest | humble and unassuming |
| noxious | harmful and poisonous |
| pernicious | having a harmful effect, especially in a gradual or subtle way |
| predicament | a difficult or challenging situation |
| proficient | skilled and competent |
| prolix | wordy and lengthy |
| scorn | to treat with contempt or disdain |
| subordinate | lower in rank or position |
| unseemly | improper and not suitable |
| veritable | genuine and real |
| acolyte | a devoted follower or assistant |
| anoint | to apply oil or ointment as a religious rite or for healing |
| base | lacking moral principles; dishonorable |
| coercion | using force or threats to obtain compliance |
| coin | to create or invent a new word or phrase |
| cunning | sly and deceitful |
| discomfit | to make someone feel uneasy or embarrassed |
| dissent | to disagree or have a difference of opinion |
| distill | to extract the essential meaning or essence |
| dubious | doubtful and uncertain |
| ebullient | full of energy and enthusiasm |
| facetious | treating serious issues with inappropriate humor |
| fallible | capable of making mistakes |
| florid | excessively intricate or decorated |
| gawky | awkward and clumsy |
| inveigle | to persuade or manipulate |
| jettison | to discard or cast off |
| mendacity | the quality of being untruthful; dishonesty |
| munificent | very generous and giving |
| naive | innocent and lacking experience |
| noble | having admirable qualities and high moral principles |
| parochial | having a limited outlook or narrow-minded |
| pedestrian | ordinary and lacking excitement |
| prevaricate | to avoid telling the truth; to deceive |
| prime | first in importance or quality |
| radical | favoring fundamental or revolutionary changes |
| recrudescent | reappearing or becoming active again |
| temporal | relating to time or temporary |
| transitory | lasting for only a short time |
| viable | capable of working successfully |
| abreast | side by side and up to date |
| confound | to confuse or perplex |
| digression | a temporary departure from the main subject |
| discrepancy | a lack of agreement or consistency |
| duplicitous | deceitful and two-faced |
| expedient | useful and advantageous |
| fabricate | to make up or invent false information |
| glum | gloomy and sad |
| harbinger | a sign or indication of something to come |
| intrinsic | belonging naturally; inherent |
| largesse | generosity and giving of gifts |
| libertine | morally unrestrained and licentious |
| malfeasance | wrongdoing or illegal activity |
| manifest | clear and evident |
| minute | extremely small or precise |
| modish | fashionable and stylish |
| nascent | just beginning to exist or develop |
| perennial | enduring and long-lasting |
| pious | devoutly religious |
| providential | occurring through divine guidance or intervention |
| prowess | exceptional skill or bravery |
| schism | a split or division within an organization or group |
| slander | false spoken statement damaging someone's reputation |
| stalwart | loyal and dependable |
| supplicate | to humbly request or beg |
| terse | brief and to the point |
| tirade | a long, angry, or critical speech |
| universal | applying to all instances or situations |
| vanquish | to defeat or conquer |
| woeful | causing sorrow or misery |
| abject | miserable and wretched |
| amicable | friendly and agreeable |
| animosity | strong hostility or hatred |
| aver | to assert or declare with confidence |
| barrage | a rapid and continuous outpouring |
| cathartic | providing relief through emotional release |
| decipher | to decode or interpret |
| delusion | a false belief or misconception |
| dispense | to distribute or give out |
| eloquent | fluent and persuasive in speech |
| enthrall | to captivate or charm |
| eradicate | to eliminate or destroy completely |
| fledgling | a young and inexperienced person |
| fortitude | courage and mental strength |
| fortuitous | happening by chance or accident |
| goad | to provoke or urge into action |
| imminent | about to happen or occur soon |
| incontrovertible | indisputable and beyond doubt |
| itinerant | traveling from place to place |
| magnanimous | generous and forgiving |
| meritorious | deserving of praise or reward |
| mutiny | rebellion or revolt against authority |
| paradoxical | seemingly self-contradictory |
| perseverance | determination and persistence |
| render | to make or cause to be |
| repertoire | a stock of skills or performances |
| resilient | able to recover quickly from difficulties |
| resolute | determined and unwavering |
| supple | flexible and easily bent or molded |
| valor | courage and bravery in the face of danger |
| arresting | striking and attention-grabbing |
| chastise | to scold or criticize severely |
| cumbersome | unwieldy and difficult to manage |
| economy | efficiency and careful use of resources |
| elementary | basic and simple |
| embellish | to decorate or exaggerate |
| euphoric | intensely happy and excited |
| exonerate | to free from blame or guilt |
| extrapolate | to extend or infer beyond known data |
| falter | to hesitate or stumble in speech or action |
| fervent | passionate and intense |
| foment | to incite or stir up |
| gaffe | a social blunder or mistake |
| heterodox | deviating from established beliefs or standards |
| histrionic | overly dramatic and emotional |
| implicit | implied or understood without being stated |
| inviolate | sacred and uncorrupted |
| liability | a disadvantage or responsibility |
| obstinate | stubborn and unwilling to change |
| painstaking | requiring great care and effort |
| phlegmatic | calm and unemotional |
| prodigious | remarkably great or impressive |
| propensity | a natural inclination or tendency |
| qualm | a feeling of uneasiness or doubt |
| renege | to go back on a promise or commitment |
| stinting | providing only a limited amount |
| temper | to moderate or soften |
| tentative | uncertain and hesitant |
| unprecedented | never done or known before |
| vivacious | lively and high-spirited |
| allusive | making indirect references or hints |
| astute | shrewd and clever |
| commence | to begin or start |
| convalescent | recovering from an illness or injury |
| curb | to restrain or control |
| decry | to criticize or condemn |
| duress | coercion or force |
| evoke | to bring forth or elicit |
| fawn | to flatter or show affection excessively |
| fret | to worry or be anxious |
| glib | fluent and superficially insincere |
| headstrong | stubborn and determined |
| intermittent | occurring at irregular intervals |
| ire | intense anger or wrath |
| languid | lacking energy or vitality |
| lull | a period of calm or quiet |
| mettlesome | spirited and full of vigor |
| mollify | to soothe or appease |
| neutralize | to counteract or nullify |
| nonplussed | bewildered or confused |
| precipitous | extremely steep or abrupt |
| pretentious | showy and affected; attempting to impress |
| profound | deep and intellectually significant |
| propagate | to spread or multiply |
| recourse | a source of help or assistance |
| refute | to disprove or prove false |
| regress | to return to a previous state or condition |
| repercussion | a consequence or result |
| replenish | to fill or make complete again |
| vigilant | watchful and attentive |
| assail | to attack or assault |
| benevolent | kind and charitable |
| berate | to scold or criticize angrily |
| buoyant | cheerful and optimistic |
| buttress | to support or reinforce |
| condone | to overlook or forgive |
| contravene | to violate or act against |
| denounce | to publicly condemn or criticize |
| despotic | tyrannical and oppressive |
| deviate | to depart from the usual course or standard |
| disinterested | impartial and not influenced by personal feelings |
| escalate | to increase in intensity or magnitude |
| exorcise | to expel or drive out an evil spirit |
| finicky | excessively particular or hard to please |
| foil | to prevent the success of |
| intertwined | closely connected or interwoven |
| inundate | to flood or overwhelm |
| ironclad | unbreakable and firmly secure |
| jeopardize | to put in danger or at risk |
| mercurial | unpredictable and quick-changing |
| oblivious | unaware or forgetful |
| perpetrate | to commit or carry out (a harmful or illegal act) |
| plaintive | expressing sorrow or sadness |
| poignant | deeply moving and emotionally touching |
| quiescent | at rest or in a state of inactivity |
| reiterate | to repeat or say again |
| subside | to become less intense or active |
| subsume | to include or absorb within a larger category |
| surmount | to overcome or prevail over |
| tangential | diverging or digressing from the main point |
| adept | skilled and proficient |
| adverse | unfavorable or harmful |
| appropriate | suitable or fitting |
| archetype | a perfect example or model |
| articulate | clear and well-spoken |
| auspicious | favorable and promising |
| bereft | deprived or lacking |
| captious | overly critical and fault-finding |
| conclusive | decisive and settling any doubt or question |
| conspire | to secretly plan or plot together |
| delineate | to describe or portray in detail |
| disentangle | to untangle or free from a complication |
| exhort | to strongly urge or encourage |
| frailty | weakness or vulnerability |
| grievance | a complaint or feeling of injustice |
| harangue | a lengthy and aggressive speech |
| ploy | a tactic or maneuver to achieve an advantage |
| poise | graceful and composed posture |
| pomposity | self-importance and excessive showiness |
| proxy | a person authorized to represent another |
| relent | to become less severe or strict |
| rhetoric | persuasive and elaborate language |
| rigor | strictness and thoroughness |
| sparse | thinly dispersed or scattered |
| steadfast | resolute and unwavering |
| suspect | to believe to be guilty or unreliable |
| tedious | boring and tiresome |
| vitality | energy and liveliness |
| whimsical | playful and unpredictable |
| yield | to give in or surrender |
| apprehension | anxiety or fear of future events |
| ardent | passionate and enthusiastic |
| axiomatic | self-evident and unquestionable |
| cease | to stop or bring to an end |
| conducive | favorable or leading to a specific outcome |
| corporeal | relating to the physical body |
| doctrinaire | rigidly devoted to a doctrine or theory |
| eclectic | composed of a diverse range of sources |
| equanimity | calmness and composure |
| exorbitant | excessive and beyond reasonable bounds |
| fickle | changeable and unpredictable |
| figurative | metaphorical and not literal |
| flustered | agitated and confused |
| gullible | easily deceived or tricked |
| idiosyncratic | distinctive and peculiar to an individual |
| incidental | happening by chance or as a minor accompaniment |
| ingrained | firmly fixed or established |
| insolent | disrespectful and rude |
| lampoon | to mock or ridicule humorously |
| lavish | extravagant and abundant |
| lugubrious | mournful and gloomy |
| macabre | disturbing and gruesome |
| morose | sullen and gloomy |
| officious | overly eager to offer unwanted help or advice |
| ramification | a consequence or implication |
| serene | calm and peaceful |
| supplant | to replace or take the place of |
| tacit | implied or understood without being stated |
| transcend | to go beyond or surpass |
| treatise | a formal and systematic written work |
| antagonize | to provoke or cause hostility or anger |
| barren | unproductive and lacking vegetation |
| bombastic | pompous and inflated in language |
| cajole | to persuade or coax through flattery or deceit |
| chary | cautious and wary |
| curmudgeon | a bad-tempered and uncooperative person |
| dirge | a mournful song or poem for the dead |
| estimable | deserving respect and admiration |
| euphemism | a mild or indirect word or expression for something unpleasant |
| excoriate | to criticize severely |
| exigent | urgent and requiring immediate action |
| haughty | arrogantly superior and disdainful |
| heady | intoxicating and exhilarating |
| imperturbable | calm and not easily upset |
| implacable | unable to be appeased or pacified |
| lambaste | to criticize harshly and severely |
| miscreant | a person who behaves badly or breaks the law |
| peccadillo | a small and relatively unimportant offense |
| philistine | a person who is hostile to culture and the arts |
| relegate | to downgrade or dismiss to a lower position |
| repugnant | extremely distasteful or offensive |
| sentimental | guided by emotions and feelings |
| squander | to waste or spend extravagantly |
| swindle | to cheat or defraud |
| tangible | perceptible and able to be touched |
| turpitude | wickedness and depravity |
| unalloyed | pure and undiluted |
| undercut | to undermine or weaken |
| wheedle | to persuade or coax using flattery or charm |
| xenophobic | having a fear or aversion to foreign people |
| abeyance | a temporary suspension or inactivity |
| abstract | existing as an idea but not concrete |
| affront | an action or statement causing offense |
| agitate | to stir up or disturb |
| august | impressive and dignified |
| burnish | to polish or make smooth and shiny |
| coy | shy or modest |
| deprecate | to disapprove of or criticize |
| disdain | a feeling of contempt or scorn |
| disperse | to scatter or distribute |
| distend | to expand or swell |
| endemic | native or confined to a particular region |
| enmity | deep-seated hostility or hatred |
| gauche | socially awkward and lacking grace |
| hysterical | uncontrollably emotional and frenzied |
| impudent | disrespectful and insolent |
| inchoate | just beginning to form or develop |
| penchant | a strong liking or preference |
| quandary | a state of uncertainty or perplexity |
| quarantine | a period of isolation to prevent the spread of disease |
| quash | to suppress or put an end to |
| quibble | a minor objection or complaint |
| ravage | to devastate or destroy |
| recant | to renounce or retract a belief or statement |
| redoubtable | formidable and inspiring fear or respect |
| retiring | shy and preferring to be alone |
| shrill | high-pitched and piercing |
| sophistry | deceptive and misleading reasoning |
| substantiate | to provide evidence or support |
| wily | crafty and cunning |
| abscond | to leave hurriedly and secretly |
| apogee | the highest point or culmination |
| aspersion | a damaging remark or criticism |
| bawdy | humorously indecent or vulgar |
| chagrin | distress or embarrassment |
| collude | to conspire or cooperate secretly |
| commiserate | to sympathize or show sorrow for someone's misfortune |
| conflagration | a large and destructive fire |
| contretemps | an embarrassing or unfortunate event |
| conviction | a strong belief or opinion |
| croon | to sing or hum in a soft, gentle voice |
| depose | to remove from power or position |
| detente | a relaxation of strained relations between nations |
| dowdy | drab and unfashionable |
| echelon | a level or rank in an organization or society |
| ennui | a feeling of listlessness and boredom |
| expatiate | to speak or write at length |
| fraught | filled with or involving something harmful or dangerous |
| fulcrum | the point on which a lever pivots |
| imbroglio | a complicated and confused situation |
| jocund | cheerful and lighthearted |
| languish | to become weak or feeble |
| nadir | the lowest point or most unsuccessful period |
| nimble | quick and light in movement |
| ominous | giving the impression that something bad or unpleasant is going to happen |
| outlandish | strange and unconventional |
| propitious | favorable and likely to result in success |
| prurient | having or encouraging an excessive interest in sexual matters |
| sadistic | deriving pleasure from inflicting pain on others |
| zenith | the highest point or peak |
| aberrant | deviating from the norm or expected behavior |
| abide | to accept or act in accordance with |
| bravado | boldness intended to impress or intimidate |
| callow | inexperienced and immature |
| capitulate | to surrender or yield to an opponent or demand |
| cogitate | to think deeply or consider carefully |
| deportment | a person's behavior or manners |
| extemporize | to improvise or perform without preparation |
| factious | inclined to form factions or create dissent |
| fallow | inactive and unused |
| feint | a deceptive or pretended blow or attack |
| flagrant | conspicuously bad or offensive |
| gratuitous | given freely and without reason or justification |
| grovel | to act in a subservient manner |
| indecorous | not in keeping with good taste or propriety |
| intrigue | to arouse curiosity or interest |
| nominal | existing in name only and not in reality |
| obdurate | stubborn and resistant to change |
| obstreperous | noisy and unruly |
| odious | deserving hatred or disgust |
| plucky | courageous and spirited |
| precocious | exhibiting mature qualities at a young age |
| remuneration | payment for goods or services |
| slovenly | untidy and careless in appearance |
| soliloquy | a dramatic monologue spoken aloud by a character alone |
| spurn | to reject or refuse with disdain |
| stolid | showing little or no emotion |
| temper | to moderate or soften |
| tenuous | weak and thin |
| verve | enthusiasm and vigor |
| abrogate | to repeal or annul by authority |
| aghast | filled with shock, fear, or amazement |
| apprise | to inform or notify |
| beguile | to charm or deceive |
| boon | a beneficial or helpful thing |
| callous | unfeeling and insensitive |
| coddle | to treat with excessive care or indulgence |
| crescendo | a gradual increase in intensity or volume |
| extenuating | making something appear less serious or more forgivable |
| frenetic | fast-paced and frenzied |
| fringe | the outer edge or periphery |
| hapless | unfortunate and unlucky |
| immaculate | perfectly clean and without flaw |
| obfuscate | to make unclear or confusing |
| ossify | to harden or become rigid |
| pastiche | an artistic work that imitates the style of other artists |
| perspicacious | keen and perceptive in understanding |
| ponderous | slow and clumsy due to great weight |
| recluse | a person who lives in seclusion or isolation |
| retaliate | to return an injury or wrong in kind |
| rhapsody | an intensely emotional literary work or musical composition |
| serendipitous | occurring by chance in a happy or beneficial way |
| shirk | to avoid or neglect a responsibility or duty |
| sinecure | a position requiring little or no work |
| sinuous | having many curves and turns |
| sordid | involving dishonorable or unpleasant actions |
| stanch | to stop the flow of something, typically blood |
| surfeit | an excessive amount or overindulgence |
| ulterior | concealed or beyond what is apparent |
| voluble | talkative and fluent |
| abstruse | difficult to understand; obscure |
| auxiliary | providing supplementary or additional help |
| caricature | a humorous or exaggerated representation of someone |
| depravity | moral corruption or wickedness |
| dilettante | a person with a superficial interest in the arts or a branch of knowledge |
| effrontery | shameless boldness or audacity |
| encroach | to intrude on someone else's territory or rights |
| endow | to provide with a quality, ability, or asset |
| entreat | to earnestly request or implore |
| gregarious | sociable and fond of the company of others |
| indictment | a formal accusation or charge of a serious crime |
| indignant | feeling or showing anger or annoyance at unfair treatment |
| ineluctable | inevitable and unable to be avoided |
| inquisitive | curious and eager to learn |
| latitude | freedom from restrictions or limitations |
| levity | lightness and humor in serious matters |
| malevolent | having or showing a wish to do evil to others |
| mediate | to intervene in a dispute or bring about a settlement |
| occlude | to block or obstruct |
| pacify | to calm or soothe |
| paragon | a model of excellence or perfection |
| patronize | to treat with an air of condescension |
| penurious | extremely frugal and stingy |
| piquant | pleasantly pungent or tart |
| rampant | unrestrained and flourishing or spreading |
| remote | distant and far away |
| reprobate | an unprincipled or wicked person |
| turbid | cloudy or opaque with sediment or pollutants |
| turgid | swollen and excessively ornate |
| vacuous | lacking substance or intelligence |
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