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Abate: To lessen or reduce in intensity or severity

Abdicate: renounce one's throne

Aberrant: departing from an accepted standard

Abhor: regard with disgust and hatred

Abject: extremely unpleasant and depressing

Abrogate: formally abolish a law, right, or custom

Abscond: leave hurriedly and secretly, typically to avoid detection of or punishment for a crime

Abstemious: sparing or moderate in eating and drinking

Abstract: existing in thought or as an idea but not having a physical form

Abstruse: difficult to understand; obscure

Accolade: an award or expression of praise

Accomplice: a person associated with another in wrongdoing

Accrue: accumulate over time

Accumulate: gather together or acquire an increasing amount of

Accusation: a charge or claim that someone has done something wrong

Acerbic: sharp and forthright

Acquiesce: accept something reluctantly but without protest

Acquit: declare someone not guilty of a crime

Acumen: keen insight and understanding

Acute: having or showing a keen mind and good judgment

Adage: a proverb or short statement expressing a general truth

Adamant: refusing to be persuaded or changed

Adapt: make (something) suitable for a new use or purpose

Adept: very skilled or proficient at something

Adherent: a person who supports a particular person, cause, or idea

Adjourn: break off a meeting with the intention of resuming it later

Admonish: warn or reprimand someone firmly

Adroit: clever and skillful

Adulation: excessive admiration and praise

Adversary: one's opponent in a contest, conflict, or dispute

Adverse: having a negative or harmful effect

Adversity: misfortune or hardship

Advocate: a person who publicly supports or recommends a particular cause

Aesthetic: concerned with beauty or appreciation of beauty

Affable: friendly and approachable

Affluent: having a great deal of money; wealthy

Agenda: a list of items to be discussed at a meeting

Aggrandize: increase the power, status, or wealth of

Aggregate: a whole formed by combining several elements

Agile: able to move quickly and easily

Agitate: make someone feel anxious or upset

Agnostic: a person who believes that nothing is known or can be known about the existence of God

Agoraphobia: a fear of open or public places

Agrarian: concerned with agriculture

Alacrity: brisk and cheerful readiness

Albeit: although

Alienate: cause to feel isolated or lonely

Allegory: a story, poem, or picture that can be interpreted to reveal a hidden meaning, typically a moral or political one 675. Alleviate: make (something bad or unpleasant) less severe

Allocate: distribute or assign something

Allusion: an indirect or passing reference

Aloof: not friendly or forthcoming; reserved

Altercation: a noisy quarrel

Altruistic: showing a disinterested and selfless concern for the well-being of others

Amalgamate: combine or unite to form one organization or structure

Ambiguous: open to more than one interpretation; unclear

Ambitious: having or showing a strong desire and determination to succeed

Ambivalent: having mixed feelings or contradictory ideas about something or someone

Ambush: a surprise attack

Ameliorate: improve

Amenable: open to suggestion; easily persuaded or managed

Amend: make minor changes in (a text) in order to improve it

Amenities: a desirable feature or facility

Amiable: having or displaying a friendly and pleasant manner

Amicable: having a friendly or warm nature

Amnesty: a pardon granted by an authority, especially a government, to a group of people who have committed an offense

Ample: enough or more than enough; plentiful

Amplify: increase in volume or intensity

Analogous: similar in kind or quality

Anarchist: a person who believes that government is unnecessary and should be abolished

Anarchy: a state of disorder due to absence or lack of government

Anecdote: a short amusing or interesting story about a real incident or person

Anesthetic: a substance that reduces or eliminates pain

Annihilate: destroy completely

Anomaly: something that deviates from what is normal or expected

Anonymity: the condition of being anonymous

Anonymous: not identified by name; nameless

Antagonist: a person who actively opposes or is hostile to someone or something

Antagonize: cause someone to become hostile

Antipathy: a strong dislike or aversion

Antithesis: the direct opposite of something

Apathetic: showing or feeling no interest, enthusiasm, or concern

Apathy: lack of interest, enthusiasm, or concern

Aperture: an opening, especially a hole

Apex: the highest point

Appease: pacify or placate (someone) by acceding to their demands

Apprehend: arrest someone for a crime

Apprehensive: anxious or fearful that something bad will happen

Apprentice: a person who learns a trade from a skilled employer

Apprise: inform someone of something

Approbation: approval or praise

Arbitrary: based on random choice or personal whim

Arbitrate: settle a dispute or argument between two parties

Arcane: mysterious or obscure

Archaic: very old or old-fashioned

Archetype: a typical example of a person or thing

Archipelago: a group of islands

Archive: a collection of historical records or documents

Arduous: involving or requiring great effort; difficult and tiring

Arrogant: having or revealing an exaggerated sense of one's own importance or abilities

Arsenal: a collection of weapons

Articulate: having or showing the ability to speak fluently and coherently

Artifact: an object made by a human being, typically an item of cultural or historical interest

Artifice: cleverness and skill in achieving an end

Ascendancy: occupation of a position of power

Ascetic: practicing severe self-discipline and abstinence

Aspire: direct one's hopes or ambitions toward achieving something

Assiduous: showing great care and perseverance

Assuage: make (an unpleasant feeling) less intense

Astute: having or showing keen insight and good judgment

Asylum: a place of safety or refuge

Asymmetrical: not identical on both sides

Atone: make amends for something bad one has done

Atrocious: extremely wicked or cruel

Attenuate: reduce the force, effect, or value of something

Audacious: showing a willingness to take surprisingly bold risks

Audacity: the willingness to take risks

Augment: increase

Austere: severe or strict in appearance or manner

Authentic: genuine; not counterfeit or copied

Authoritarian: expecting or requiring people to obey without question

Autonomy: the right or condition of self-government

Auxiliary: providing supplementary or additional help

Avarice: extreme greed for wealth or material gain

Aver: state something as a fact; assert confidently

Aversion: a strong dislike or disinclination

Avid: having or showing a keen interest or enthusiasm

Axiom: a statement or proposition that is regarded as being established, accepted, or self-evidently true

Banal: lacking originality or interest; commonplace

Banter: light and teasing conversation

Bard: a poet, traditionally one reciting epics and associated with a particular oral tradition

Baroque: ornate and extravagant in style

Barren: (of land) too poor to produce vegetation

Barricade: a defensive barrier

Belligerent: hostile and aggressive

Benefactor: a person who gives money or other support to an organization

Beneficent: generous or kindly

Benevolent: well meaning and kindly

Benign: gentle and kindly

Betrayal: the action of betraying someone or something

Bias: prejudice in favor of or against one thing, person, or group compared with another

Bifurcate: divide into two branches or parts

Blasphemous: sacrilegious

Blasphemy: the act of insulting or showing contempt or lack of reverence for God or sacred things

Blithe: showing a casual and cheerful indifference considered to be callous or improper

Boisterous: noisy, energetic, and cheerful

Bombastic: pretentious and boastful

Boon: a benefit or advantage

Boorish: rude and bad-mannered

Bourgeois: of the middle class

Brazen: bold and without shame

Brevity: concise and exact use of words

Broach: introduce (a difficult subject) for discussion

Bureaucracy: a system of government in which most of the important decisions are made by state officials rather than by elected representatives

Burgeon: begin to grow or increase rapidly

Burnish: polish (something) until it shines

Callous: showing or having an insensitive and cruel disregard for others

Calumny: false accusation and slander

Camaraderie: comradeship

Camouflage: disguise

Candid: frank and sincere

Candor: the quality of being open and honest

Cantankerous: bad-tempered, argumentative, and uncooperative

Capitulate: cease to resist an opponent or demand

Caprice: a sudden and unreasoned change of mind

Capricious: given to sudden and unreasoned changes of mood or mind

Captivate: attract and hold the interest and attention of

Cardinal: of fundamental importance

Carnage: the killing of a large number of people

Carping: criticizing in a petty and irritating way

Catalyst: a substance that increases the rate of a chemical reaction without itself undergoing any permanent change

Catalyze: cause or accelerate a process

Categorical: absolute; unconditional

Catharsis: the process of releasing, and thereby providing relief from, strong or repressed emotions

Caustic: sarcastic and biting

Cavort: jump and run about excitedly

Censure: express disapproval of; criticize

Cerebral: intellectual rather than emotional

Chagrin: feel embarrassment or humiliation

Charisma: compelling attractiveness or charm that can inspire devotion in others

Charismatic: compellingly attractive or charming

Chastise: reprimand (someone) severely

Chauvinistic: displaying or based on an excessive or prejudiced loyalty and devotion to a nation, sex, or race

Chronological: arranged in order of time

Circuitous: (of a route) longer than the most direct way

Circumspect: careful not to cause offense or draw attention

Circumvent: find a way around (an obstacle)

Cite: quote (a passage, book, or author) as evidence

Clairvoyant: having or claiming to have the power of seeing things that cannot be perceived by the senses

Clamor: a loud and confused noise

Clandestine: kept secret or concealed; clandestine

Clemency: mercy; leniency

Cliché: a phrase or opinion that is overused and betrays a lack of original thought

Coalesce: come together and form one mass or whole

Coerce: persuade someone to do something by using force or threats

Cogent: clear, logical, and convincing

Cognizant: having knowledge or awareness

Coherent: logical and consistent

Cohesion: the action or fact of forming a united whole

Cohesive: united or forming a united whole

Coincidentally: happening by chance

Collaborate: work jointly on an activity or project

Colloquial: used in ordinary or familiar conversation; not formal or literary

Collusion: secret cooperation in an illegal or deceitful activity

Commensurate: corresponding in size, degree, or extent

Commiserate: express sympathy or condolence

Commodity: a raw material or agricultural product that can be bought and sold

Comparable: similar in kind or quality

Compatible: able to exist or occur together without problems or conflict

Compelling: having a powerful and irresistible effect

Compensate: give (someone) something in recognition of loss, injury, or suffering

Competent: having the necessary ability, knowledge, or skill to do something successfully

Complacent: feeling or showing smug satisfaction with one's achievements

Complement: a thing that completes or brings to perfection

Compliance: the action or fact of complying with a wish or order

Complicit: involved in an activity that is wrong or illegal

Component: a constituent part

Compose: create (something, especially a work of art, music, or literature)

Comprehensive: including all the necessary or important parts

Compromise: an agreement or a settlement of a dispute that is reached by each side making concessions

Compulsion: an irresistible urge to behave in a particular way

Compunction: a feeling of guilt or remorse

Conceal: hide; keep secret

Concede: admit that something is true or valid after first denying or resisting it

Conceive: become pregnant; form or devise (a plan)

Conciliatory: tending to pacify or appease

Concise: brief and to the point

Conclusive: putting an end to debate or doubt

Concord: agreement

Condescend: behave or speak in a way that patronizes someone or is condescending

Condescending: having or revealing an attitude of superiority

Condole: express sympathy for

Conducive: making something possible or easier

Confidant: a person with whom one can confide private matters

Confidence: the feeling or belief that one can have faith in or rely on someone or something

Confine: restrict within or keep something within limits

Confluence: a meeting or merging of rivers, or the place where they meet

Conformist: a person who conforms to accepted behavior or standards

Conformity: behavior in accordance with socially accepted conventions or standards

Confront: meet (someone) face to face with hostile or aggressive intent

Congeal: solidify or coagulate

Congenial: pleasant; friendly

Congruent: in agreement or harmony

Conjecture: a guess or theory based on little or no evidence

Connive: secretly cooperate in an illegal or dishonest activity

Connoisseur: a person who is an expert in an area

Conscientious: wishing to do what is right and proper

Consensus: a general agreement

Conspicuous: clearly visible; attracting attention

Constancy: the ability to be relied on; dependability

Consternation: a feeling of anxiety or dismay

Constitute: be (a part) of a whole

Contemplate: consider (something) thoughtfully

Contemporary: living or occurring at the same time

Contempt: the feeling that a person or thing is worthless or despicable

Contemptuous: showing contempt; scornful

Contend: assert something forcefully

Contentious: causing or likely to cause an argument

Contentious: causing or likely to cause an argument; controversial

Context: the circumstances that form the setting for an event, statement, or idea, and in terms of which it can be fully understood and assessed

Contiguous: sharing a common border; adjoining

Contingent: subject to chance

Contradict: deny the truth of (a statement)

Contravene: violate or infringe on

Contrive: create or bring about (an object or situation) by deliberate effort

Controversial: giving rise to public disagreement

Conundrum: a confusing and difficult problem or question

Converge: move towards one another and meet

Conversely: introducing a statement contrasting with or in opposition to a previous one

Conviction: a firmly held belief or opinion

Convoluted: extremely complex and difficult to follow

Corroborate: confirm or support (a statement or theory) with evidence

Corrupt: morally depraved

Cosmopolitan: familiar with and at ease in many different countries and cultures

Covert: not openly acknowledged or displayed

Covet: yearn to possess something belonging to another

Craven: contemptibly lacking in courage

Credence: belief in or acceptance of something as true

Credible: appearing to be true or real

Credulity: a tendency to believe readily

Credulous: too trusting; easily deceived

Criterion: a standard or principle by which something is judged or assessed

Critique: a detailed analysis and assessment of something

Crucial: decisive or important

Crux: the decisive or most important point

Cryptic: having a meaning that is mysterious or obscure

Culminate: reach a climax or highest point

Culpable: deserving blame

Cultivate: cultivate (a relationship) by sustained attention

Cursory: hasty and therefore not thorough or detailed

Cynical: believing that people are motivated purely by self-interest

Daunt: make (someone) feel intimidated or apprehensive

Debacle: a sudden and ignominious failure

Debunk: expose the falseness of (a myth, idea, or belief)

Decadent: characterized by excessive indulgence in pleasure or luxury

Deceit: the action of deceiving someone

Decipher: convert (a coded message) into normal language

Decisive: settling an issue; producing a clear result

Decry: publicly denounce

Deduce: reach a conclusion by reasoning

Defamation: the action of damaging the good reputation of someone

Defiant: showing defiance or disobedience

Deficient: lacking an essential quality or component

Deflect: cause (something) to change direction

Defunct: no longer existing or functioning

Degenerate: decline in physical or moral qualities

Degrade: reduce (someone or something) to a lower rank or position

Dehydrate: remove water from (something)

Deify: worship as a god

Delectable: extremely pleasant to taste

Deliberate: done consciously and intentionally

Delineate: describe or portray something precisely

Delusion: a false belief or opinion

Demanding: making great demands on one's abilities or resources

Demise: a person's death

Demolish: destroy completely

Demonstrate: clearly show the existence or truth of something by giving proof or evidence

Demure: reserved or modest

Denounce: publicly condemn

Depict: describe or represent something in a particular way

Deplete: reduce something to a very low level

Deplore: express disapproval of something strongly

Deploy: move (troops) into position for battle

Depraved: morally corrupt

Depreciate: diminish in value over time

Deprive: prevent someone from having something

Deride: express contempt for

Derive: obtain something from (a source)

Desolate: (of a place) empty and deserted; without people

Despair: a feeling of hopelessness and despair

Despicable: deserving contempt

Despondent: in low spirits from loss of hope or courage

Despotic: exercising absolute power; tyrannical

Deter: discourage (someone) from doing something

Deteriorate: become progressively worse

Deterrent: something that discourages or prevents action

Detrimental: causing damage or harm

Deviate: depart from an established course

Devoid: entirely lacking or free from

Devout: having or showing a deep religious commitment

Dexterous: skillful in the use of hands or body

Dialectic: a method of arguing to establish the truth

Didactic: intended to teach, especially in a moralizing way

Diffident: modest and shy

Diffuse: spread or cause to spread over a wide area

Digress: leave the main subject temporarily

Diligent: having or showing care and conscientiousness in one's work or duties

Dilute: make (a liquid) thinner or weaker by adding water or another substance

Diminish: make (something) smaller or less important

Diplomatic: skilled in dealing with people

Dire: extremely serious or urgent

Discern: distinguish (someone or something) with difficulty

Discerning: having or showing good judgment

Disciple: a person who believes and helps to spread the teachings of a particular person or religion

Disdainful: showing contempt or lack of respect

Disinclined: unwilling to do something

Disparage: regard or represent as being of little worth

Disparity: a clear difference between two or more things

Dispassionate: not influenced by strong emotion

Dispatch: send (someone or something) somewhere quickly

Dispel: make (an unpleasant feeling or belief) disappear

Disperse: distribute or spread over a wide area

Dissemble: conceal one's true motives or feelings

Disseminate: spread widely

Diverge: separate from an original course or standard

Divergent: tending to be different or develop in different directions

Diversify: make or become more varied or diverse

Doctrine: a belief or set of beliefs held and taught by a church, political party, or other group

Dogmatic: expressing opinions or beliefs as if they were unquestionably true

Dormant: inactive but capable of being activated

Eccentric: unconventional and slightly strange

Eclectic: deriving ideas, style, or taste from a variety of sources

Effervescent: lively and enthusiastic

Eloquent: fluent or persuasive in speaking or writing

Elucidate: make (something) clear; explain

Elusive: difficult to find, catch, or achieve

Empirical: based on observation and experiment

Emulate: imitate

Enervate: weaken or tire someone

Engaging: interesting and attractive

Enigma: something or someone that is mysterious or difficult to understand

Ephemeral: lasting for a very short time

Equanimity: mental calmness, composure, and evenness of temper

Equivocal: open to more than one interpretation; ambiguous

Erratic: not regular or predictable; inconsistent

Erudite: having or showing great knowledge or learning

Esoteric: intended for or likely to be understood by only a small number of people with a specialized knowledge or interest

Euphemism: a mild or indirect word or expression substituted for one considered to be too harsh or blunt

Evasive: tending to avoid commitment or direct questions

Exacerbate: make (a problem, bad situation, or negative feeling) worse

Exemplary: serving as a very good model; ideal

Exonerate: absolve someone from blame for a fault or wrongdoing

Explicit: stated clearly and in detail, leaving no room for doubt

Exploit: make full use of and derive benefit from (a resource)

Extraneous: irrelevant or unrelated to the matter at hand

Extricate: free (someone or something) from a difficult or dangerous situation

Exuberant: full of energy, excitement, and cheerfulness

Fabricate: invent or concoct something

Facilitate: make an action or process easier

Fallacious: based on a false or mistaken belief

Fanatical: obsessively enthusiastic about something

Fastidious: very attentive to and concerned about accuracy and detail

Fatalistic: believing that events are predetermined and unalterable

Fatuous: silly and pointless

Feasible: able to be done or achieved

Fervent: having or displaying a passionate intensity

Fickle: changing frequently and unpredictably

Flagrant: openly or obviously bad or wrong

Fluctuate: vary or waver

Fortuitous: happening by chance or accident; lucky

Frugal: sparing or economical with money or food

Frustrate: prevent the fulfillment of

Fulminate: express vehement protest

Futile: pointless or useless

Gaudy: extravagantly bright or showy

Glib: ready, fluent, and superficially plausible but insincere

Grandiose: impressive and imposing in appearance or style

Gratuitous: uncalled for; unjustified

Gregarious: sociable and outgoing

Guileless: free from deceit; sincere

Haughty: arrogantly superior and disdainful

Hedonistic: devoted to pleasure

Heresy: belief or opinion contrary to orthodox religious doctrine

Hierarchy: a system in which members of a group are ranked according to status or authority

Homogeneous: of the same kind; alike

Hyperbole: exaggerated statements or claims not meant to be taken literally

Hypocrisy: pretending to have virtues or beliefs that one does not actually possess

Iconoclast: a person who attacks cherished beliefs or institutions

Idiosyncrasy: a mode of behavior or way of thinking that is peculiar to an individual

Ignominious: deserving or causing public disgrace or shame

Illiterate: unable to read or write

Immutable: unchanging over time or unable to be changed

Impartial: unbiased and neutral

Impasse: a situation in which no progress is possible, especially because of disagreement

Impeccable: flawless

Impediment: a hindrance or obstruction

Impertinent: not showing proper respect; rude

Impervious: not affected by; immune to

Impetuous: acting or done quickly and without thought or care

Impetus: the force or energy with which something is done

Implacable: unable to be appeased or pacified

Implicit: suggested but not directly expressed

Impromptu: done without being planned

Imprudent: not showing care for the consequences of an action; rash

Impugn: dispute the validity or truth of

Incessant: continuing without interruption

Incisive: accurate and clear thinking

Incoherent: unable to be understood; unclear or confused

Incongruous: not in harmony or keeping with the surrounding or other parts

Indefatigable: persisting tirelessly

Indifferent: having no particular interest or sympathy; unconcerned

Indigent: poor and needy

Indispensable: absolutely necessary

Indomitable: impossible to subdue or defeat

Indulgent: yielding to or characterized by indulgence

Ineffable: too great or extreme to be expressed or described in words

Inept: having or showing no skill; clumsy

Ineptitude: lack of skill or ability

Infer: deduce or conclude (something) from evidence and reasoning

Inferential: relating to or based on inference

Infinite: limitless or endless in space, extent, or quantity

Inflammatory: tending to arouse anger or passion

Ingenious: clever, original, and inventive

Inherent: existing in something as a permanent, essential, or characteristic attribute

Inhibit: hinder, restrain, or prevent (an action or process)

Innocuous: harmless or innocent

Innovate: introduce new methods, ideas, or products

Insatiable: incapable of being satisfied

Inscrutable: impossible to understand or interpret

Insidious: proceeding in a gradual, subtle way but with very harmful effects

Insolent: showing a lack of respect; rude

Insomnia: inability to sleep

Intangible: unable to be touched or grasped

Integral: essential or necessary

Integrity: the quality of being honest and having strong moral principles

Intellect: the ability to understand and think about things in a logical way

Intense: very great or extreme

Intrepid: fearless

Intricate: complex and detailed

Intrinsic: belonging naturally to or as a part of something

Introspective: characterized by inward or reflective examination of one's own thoughts and feelings

Intuitive: relying on or trusting one's instinct

Invincible: impossible to defeat or overcome

Irascible: having or showing a tendency to be easily angered

Irony: the expression of one's meaning by using language that normally signifies the opposite, typically for humorous or emphatic effect

Irrational: not logical or clear; unreasonable

Irrelevant: not connected to or relevant to something

Jargon: special words or expressions that are used by a particular group of people and are difficult for others to understand

Jeopardy: danger

Jocular: humorous or playful

Jovial: cheerful and friendly

Judicious: having, showing, or done with good judgment or sense

Jurisprudence: the theory or philosophy of law

Justify: show or prove to be right or reasonable

Laconic: using few words; concise

Lampoon: publicly criticize (someone or something) by using ridicule or satire

Lassitude: a state of physical or mental weariness; lack of energy

Latent: present but not active; hidden

Laudatory: expressing praise and admiration

Lauded: praised highly

Lax: not strict, severe, or careful

Lethargic: lacking energy or enthusiasm

Lethargy: a lack of energy and enthusiasm

Levity: lightness of manner or treatment

Liberal: open to new ideas and social change

Liminal: occupying a position at the boundary or threshold of something

Loquacious: tending to talk a great deal; talkative

Lucid: clear and easy to understand

Lucrative: producing a great deal of profit

Luminous: full of light; bright

Magnanimous: generous or forgiving, especially toward a rival or less powerful person

Malicious: intending to do harm

Malinger: pretend to be ill in order to avoid duty or work

Maverick: an unorthodox or independent-minded person

Meander: follow a winding course

Melancholy: a feeling of pensive sadness, typically with no obvious cause

Mercurial: subject to sudden or unpredictable changes of mood or mind

Meritorious: deserving reward or praise

Metaphor: a figure of speech in which a word or phrase is applied to an object or action to which it is not literally applicable

Meticulous: showing great attention to detail; very careful and precise

Militant: aggressively and determinedly advocating a cause

Misanthrope: a person who dislikes humankind and avoids society

Misconstrue: misunderstand (something, especially something spoken or written)

Mnemonic: relating to or assisting the memory

Monotonous: dull, tedious, and repetitious

Moratorium: a temporary suspension of an activity

Morose: sullen and bad-tempered

Mundane: lacking interest or excitement; dull

Nefarious: wicked or criminal

Negligent: failing to take proper care of something

Nonchalant: feeling or appearing casually calm and unconcerned

Nostalgia: a sentimental longing or wistful affection for the past

Obdurate: stubbornly refusing to change one's opinion or course of action

Oblivious: unaware of something

Obscure: not clearly understood or expressed

Obsequious: obedient or attentive to an excessive degree

Obsessive: thinking about something or someone all the time

Obsolete: no longer produced or used; out of date

Obstinate: stubbornly refusing to change one's opinion or course of action

Occult: mysterious and inexplicable

Odious: extremely unpleasant or repulsive

Ominous: giving the impression that something bad is about to happen

Opulent: exhibiting great wealth and luxury

Orthodox: conforming to or supporting traditional or established beliefs

Oscillate: move or swing back and forth regularly

Ostentatious: characterized by vulgar or pretentious display

Paradox: a seemingly absurd or contradictory statement or proposition which when investigated or explained may prove to be well founded or true

Paradoxical: seemingly absurd or contradictory

Paragon: a person or thing regarded as a perfect example of a particular quality

Parsimonious: extremely frugal; stingy

Partisan: a strong supporter of a person, cause, or party

Patronize: treat with condescension

Paucity: the presence of something only in small quantities

Pedantic: excessively concerned with minor details or rules

Penchant: a strong liking for something

Penitent: feeling or showing sorrow and regret for having done wrong

Penurious: extremely poor

Perceptive: having or showing keen mental perception and understanding

Perennial: lasting or existing for a long or indefinite time

Peripheral: relating to the outer limits or edge of something

Perpetual: continuing for an indefinite period of time

Perpetuate: preserve (something) by passing it on from one person or generation to another

Pertinent: relevant or appropriate to what is being discussed

Petulant: childishly sulky or bad-tempered

Philanthropic: seeking to promote the welfare of others

Placate: make (someone) less angry or hostile

Placid: not easily upset or excited

Plausible: seeming reasonable or probable

Plethora: a large or excessive amount of something

Poignant: evoking a keen sense of sadness or pity

Polemical: relating to or involving strongly critical or controversial writing or speech

Pragmatic: concerned with practical matters

Precarious: dangerously likely to fall or collapse

Precedent: an earlier event or action regarded as an example or guide to be followed in subsequent similar circumstances

Precipitous: dangerously steep

Precise: clearly expressed; exact

Precocious: exceptionally early in development or occurrence

Predisposed: having an inclination or tendency to something

Preeminent: surpassing all others; outstanding

Presumptuous: assuming too much or too readily

Pretentious: attempting to impress by affecting greater importance, talent, or culture than is actually possessed

Prevalent: widespread

Prevaricate: speak or act evasively or misleadingly

Prodigal: spending money or resources recklessly

Proficient: competent or skilled in doing something

Profound: very great or intense

Prolific: producing a large amount of something

Prosaic: having or using language that is plain, straightforward, and unimaginative

Prosperous: successful in material terms; wealthy

Provocative: causing anger or excitement; stimulating

Proximity: nearness in space, time, or relationship

Prudent: acting with or showing care and thought for the future

Punctilious: showing great attention to detail; very careful and precise

Qualitative: relating to or concerned with how good or bad something is

Quandary: a state of perplexity or uncertainty over what to do in a difficult situation

Querulous: complaining in a petulant or whining manner

Quiescent: in a state of quiet or inactivity

Quixotic: extremely idealistic; unrealistic and impractical

Quotidian: occurring or done on a regular basis; everyday

Rancorous: characterized or filled with bitterness or resentment

Rapport: a close and harmonious relationship

Rationalize: attempt to find a logical explanation for something

Reclusive: avoiding society and people in general

Reconcile: restore friendly relations between

Refute: prove to be wrong or false

Reiterate: say something again or repeatedly

Relevant: closely connected or appropriate to what is being considered

Reliant: depending on someone or something

Relinquish: voluntarily give up power or a position

Remorse: deep regret or guilt for what one has done

Renounce: formally declare one's abandonment of (something)

Reproach: express disapproval or criticism of

Repudiate: refuse to accept or be associated with

Resilient: able to withstand or recover quickly from difficult conditions

Resolute: admirably purposeful, determined, and unwavering

Respite: a short period of rest or relief from something difficult or unpleasant

Restrictive: serving or tending to restrict

Reticent: not revealing one's thoughts or feelings readily

Retribution: punishment inflicted on someone as retribution for something they have done

Reverent: feeling or showing deep respect

Rhetoric: the art of effective or persuasive speaking or writing

Rhetorical: relating to or concerned with the art of effective or persuasive speaking or writing

Rigorous: strictly accurate and precise

Robust: strong and healthy; vigorous

Rudimentary: basic; fundamental

Sagacious: having or showing keen mental perception and good judgment

Salient: most noticeable or important

Salvage: rescue (something) from ruin

Sanction: give official permission or approval for (an action)

Sardonic: grimly mocking or cynical

Satiate: satisfy (a desire or appetite) to the full

Sceptical: not easily convinced; having doubts or reservations

Scrutinize: examine or inspect closely and critically

Secluded: private and quiet

Secretive: tending not to disclose information

Sedentary: tending to spend much time sitting, especially with little exercise

Seditious: inciting people to rebel against the authority of a state or monarch

Seductive: tempting and attractive

Segregate: separate people or things according to a particular characteristic

Serendipity: the occurrence and development of events by chance in a happy or beneficial way

Skeptical: not easily convinced; having doubts or reservations

Solace: comfort or consolation in a time of grief or distress

Solicitous: characterized by care and concern for someone or something

Solipsistic: believing that only one's self and one's own thoughts are real

Somber: dark, gloomy, or melancholy

Soporific: tending to induce sleep

Specious: seeming to be true but actually false

Speculate: form a theory or conjecture about something without firm evidence

Spontaneous: occurring naturally without deliberate planning

Sporadic: occurring at irregular intervals or only in a few places

Squander: waste (money, time, or effort)

Stagnant: not flowing or moving; inactive

Staunch: loyal and unwavering in support

Stereotype: a widely held but fixed and oversimplified image or idea of a particular type of person or thing

Stigma: a mark of disgrace associated with a particular circumstance, quality, or person

Stimulus: a thing or event that evokes a specific reaction in an organism or system

Stoic: a person who can endure pain or hardship without showing their feelings or complaining

Stratagem: a plan made to deceive an enemy

Strident: loud and harsh

Subjective: based on or influenced by personal feelings, tastes, or opinions

Subordinate: lower in rank or position

Substantiate: provide evidence to support or prove the truth of

Subterfuge: deceit used in order to achieve a goal

Subtle: delicate or precise but often difficult to analyze or define

Succinct: briefly and clearly expressed

Succumb: yield to a superior force or influence

Superficial: appearing to be true or real only on the surface

Supplant: supersede and replace

Supplicate: ask humbly for something

Surreptitious: kept secret or concealed; clandestine

Sycophant: a person who acts obsequiously towards someone important in order to gain advantage

Tacit: understood or implied without being stated

Taciturn: reserved or uncommunicative in speech; saying little

Tangential: only slightly relevant to a subject

Tangible: perceptible by touch

Temerity: excessive confidence or boldness; audacity

Temperament: a person's or animal's nature, especially as it permanently affects their behavior

Temporal: relating to worldly affairs; secular

Tenacious: holding fast; persistent

Tentative: not definite or firm

Terse: sparing in the use of words; abrupt

Thorough: complete and exhaustive

Thrifty: using money and other resources carefully and wisely

Timorous: showing or suffering from nervousness or lack of confidence

Tirade: a long, angry speech

Tolerance: the ability or willingness to tolerate something, in particular the existence of opinions or behavior that one does not necessarily agree with

Torpid: inactive or sluggish

Transient: lasting only for a short time

Trepidation: fear or anxiety about something that might happen

Trivial: of little importance

Turbulent: characterized by conflict, disorder, or confusion

Unanimous: fully in agreement

Unassuming: modest and humble

Uncanny: strange or mysterious

Unconscionable: not right or reasonable

Uncouth: lacking refinement or good manners

Undaunted: not discouraged or disheartened by difficulties

Unequivocal: leaving no doubt or uncertainty

Unprecedented: never done or known before

Unpretentious: free from pretension; simple and unaffected

Unravel: disentangle or solve something complicated

Urbane: suave and sophisticated

Vacillate: alternate or waver between different opinions or actions

Valid: having a sound basis in logic or fact; reasonable or accurate

Valor: great courage in the face of danger

Vandalism: action involving deliberate destruction of or damage to public or private property

Vehement: showing strong feeling; forceful, passionate, or intense

Venerate: regard with great respect

Verbose: using or expressed in more words than are needed

Versatile: able to adapt or be adapted to many different functions or activities

Vex: make (someone) feel annoyed, frustrated, or worried

Viable: capable of working successfully

Vigilant: keeping careful watch for possible danger or difficulties

Vigorous: characterized by or full of energy and vitality

Vindicate: clear someone of blame or suspicion

Vindictive: having or showing a strong or cruel desire for revenge

Virtuoso: a person highly skilled in music or another artistic pursuit

Virulent: extremely severe or harmful

Visionary: thinking about or planning the future with imagination or wisdom

Vital: absolutely necessary or important

Vivacious: full of energy and enthusiasm

Volatile: liable to change rapidly and unpredictably; unstable

Vulnerable: susceptible to physical or emotional attack

Wane: decrease in strength, intensity, or importance

Wary: cautious and alert

Whimsical: playfully fanciful; capricious

Withdraw: remove something from a place or position

Wither: cause to dry up and decay

Wry: using dry humor or irony

Xenophobia: dislike or prejudice against people from other countries

Yearn: have a strong desire for something

Zealous: full of passion and determination

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