Manhattan Prep 1000 GRE Words PDF

Manhattan Prep 1000 GRE Words: Definitions Study online at quizlet.com/_8mddh 1. abase Degrade or humble; to lower in rank, status, or 27. advocate Speak or argue in favor of (verb); a person esteem...

Manhattan Prep 1000 GRE Words: Definitions Study online at quizlet.com/_8mddh 1. abase Degrade or humble; to lower in rank, status, or 27. advocate Speak or argue in favor of (verb); a person esteem who pleads for a cause or on behalf of another person (noun) 2. abate Reduce, diminish 28. aerie Dwelling or fortress built on a high place; the 3. abdicate Formally give up the throne (or some other nest of a bird of prey, such as an eagle or power or responsibility) hawk, built on a mountain or cliff 4. aberrant Abnormal, deviant 29. aesthetic Concerning the appreciation of beauty or good 5. abeyance Temporary suspension, inactivity taste, pertaining to the science of what is beautiful (adj); a sense of beauty and taste of a 6. abhor Detest, regard with disgust particular time and place (noun) 7. abjure Give up, renounce; repudiate, recant, or shun 30. affable Warm and friendly, pleasant, approachable (especially formally or under oath) 31. affectation Fake behavior (such as in speech or dress) 8. abrasive Rough, suitable for grinding or polishing (such adopted to give a certain impression as sandpaper); causing irritation or annoyance 32. aggrandize Make greater; exaggerate 9. abreast Side-by-side. The more common "abreast of" means keeping up with, staying aware of, or 33. aggregate Gather together, amount to (verb); remaining equal in progress with. constituting a whole made up of constituent parts (adj) 10. abridge Reduce or lessen; shorten by omitting parts throughout while retaining the main idea 34. alacrity Cheerful or speedy willingness 11. abscission Cutting off; sudden termination; the separation 35. albeit Although, even though of leaves, petals, or other parts from a plant or 36. alienate Cause to become unfriendly, hostile, or animal distant 12. abscond Depart suddenly and secretively 37. alleviate Lessen, make easier to endure 13. abstain Hold back, refrain (especially from something 38. aloof Distant physically or emotionally; reserved; bad or unhealthy); decline to vote indifferent 14. abyss A deep and vast space or cavity; anything 39. amalgamate Blend, merge, or unite profound or infinite 15. accede Agree, give consent; assume power (usually as 40. ambiguous Not clear, hard to understand, open to having "accede to") several meanings or interpretations 16. accretion Gradual increase; an added part or addition 41. ambivalent Uncertain; unable to decide, or wanting to do two contradictory things at once 17. acerbic Sour; harsh or severe 42. ameliorate Improve; make better or more bearable 18. acidulous Slightly acid or sour; sharp or caustic 43. amortize Gradually pay off a debt, or gradually write off 19. acme Summit, peak, highest point an asset 20. activism The practice of pursuing political or other goals 44. anachronism Something that is not in its correct historical through vigorous action, often including protests time; a mistake in chronology, such as by and demonstrations assigning a person or event to the wrong time period 21. acumen Keen, quick, accurate insight or judgment 45. analgesia Pain relief; inability to feel pain 22. adhere Stick (to), such as with glue, or to a plan or belief 46. analogous Comparable, corresponding in some 23. admonish Mildly scold; caution, advise, or remind to do particular way (making a good analogy) something 47. anarchy Absence of law or government; chaos, 24. adulterate Make impure by adding inappropriate or inferior disorder ingredients 48. annul Make void or null, cancel, abolish (usually of 25. adumbrate Give a rough outline of; foreshadow; reveal only laws or other established rules) partially; obscure 49. anodyne Medicine that relieves pain (noun); soothing, 26. adverse Opposing, harmful relieving pain (adj) 50. anoint Rub or sprinkle oil on; make sacred, such as by 75. aseptic Free from germs a ceremony that includes applying oil to 76. asperity Rigor, severity; harshness or sharpness of someone tone; roughness of surface 51. anomaly Deviation from what is common; 77. aspersions Damaging remarks, defamation, slander inconsistency 78. assail Attack violently, assault 52. antagonize Make hostile or unfriendly 79. assiduous Persevering, diligent, constant 53. antedate Be older than, precede in time; assign to an earlier date 80. assuage Make milder, relieve; soothe, pacify, or calm 54. antithetical Directly opposed, opposite; involving 81. attenuate Weaken or thin out antithesis (the rhetorical act of placing two phrases opposite one another for contrast, as 82. attuned In harmony; in sympathetic relationship in love me or hate me) 83. audacious Very bold or brave, often in a rude or reckless 55. apathy Not caring; absence of feeling; lack of interest way; extremely original or concern 84. augment Make larger 56. apocryphal Of questionable authenticity; false 85. augury Telling the future, such as through 57. apostate Person who deserts a party, cause, religion, supernatural means etc. 86. august Venerable, majestic; inspiring admiration 58. apostle Pioneer of a reform movement (originally, an 87. austere Severe in manner or appearance; very self- early follower of Jesus) disciplined, ascetic; without luxury or ease; 59. apposite Highly appropriate, suitable, or relevant sober or serious 60. apprise Inform, give notice to 88. autonomous Self-governing, independent 61. approbation Praise or approval, especially formal approval 89. avarice Insatiable greed; a miserly desire to hoard wealth 62. appropriate Set aside or authorize (such as money) for a particular purpose; take for one's own use 90. aver Declare or affirm with confidence 63. arbiter Judge, umpire, person empowered to decide 91. avid Enthusiastic, dedicated, passionate; matters at hand excessively desirous 64. arcane Known or understood by only a few; obscure, 92. axiom Self-evident truth requiring no proof; secret universally or generally accepted principle 65. archaic Characteristic of an earlier period, ancient, 93. balk Refuse to proceed or to do something primitive 94. balloon Swell or puff out; increase rapidly 66. ardent Very passionate, devoted, or enthusiastic 95. banal Lacking freshness and originality; cliché 67. arduous Very difficult, strenuous; severe, hard to endure 96. bane Something that ruins or spoils 68. arrogate Claim or take presumptuously or without the 97. base Morally low, mean, dishonorable; of little or right to do so no value; crude and unrefined; counterfeit 69. articulate Using language in a clear, fluent way (adj); 98. baying Howling in a deep way, like a dog or wolf speak distinctly or give clarity to an idea (verb) 99. belie Contradict or misrepresent 70. artifact Any object made by humans, especially those from an earlier time, such as those excavated 100. beneficent Doing good by archaeologists 101. benign Harmless; favorable; kindly, gentle, or 71. artless Free of deceit or craftiness, natural, genuine; beneficial; not cancerous lacking skill or knowledge, crude, uncultured 102. bent Personal inclination or tendency 72. ascertain Find out with certainty 103. besiege Attack, overwhelm, crowd in on or surround 73. ascetic abstinent or austere in lifestyle (adj); a person who leads an austere and simple life without 104. bevy Group of birds or other animals that stay close material pleasures, esp. someone who does together; any large group this for religious reasons 105. bifurcate To fork into two branches or divide into two 74. ascribe Assign or credit to a certain cause or source halves 106. bilk Cheat or defraud 133. catholic Universal, broad-minded 107. blight Disease that kills plants rapidly, or any cause 134. caustic Capable of corroding metal or burning the of decay or destruction (noun); ruin or cause skin; very critical or sarcastic to wither (verb) 135. censure Strong disapproval or official reprimand 108. blithe Joyous, merry; excessively carefree (so as to (noun); to issue such disapproval or ignore more important concerns) reprimand (verb) 109. bogus Fake, fraudulent 136. chauvinism Fanatical patriotism or blind enthusiasm for military glory; undue or biased 110. bolster Strengthen or support devotion to any group, cause, etc. 111. bombastic (Of speech or writing) far too showy or 137. chicanery Trickery, deception by knowingly false dramatic than is appropriate; pretentious arguments 112. bonhomie Friendliness, open and simple good 138. chronological Arranged in or relating to time order heartedness 139. circumscribe Strictly limit a role, range of activity, or 113. boor Rude, ill-mannered, or insensitive person; a area; in math, to be constructed around so peasant or country bumpkin as to touch as many points as possible 114. brandish Shake, wave, or flourish, as a weapon 140. circumspect Cautious, prudent; careful to consider the 115. brook Suffer or tolerate circumstances and consequences 116. bucolic Pertaining to shepherds; suggesting a 141. clamber Climb awkwardly or with difficulty, peaceful and pleasant view of rural life scramble 117. buffer Something that shields, protects, absorbs 142. clamor Noisy uproar or protest, as from a crowd; a shock, or cushions loud, continuous noise 118. bureaucracy Government characterized by many bureaus 143. clinch Make final or settle conclusively; to fasten and petty administrators or by excessive, or hold together seemingly meaningless requirements 144. cloying Disgustingly or distastefully sweet 119. burgeon Grow or flourish rapidly; put forth buds or 145. coagulate Cause a liquid to become solid or semisolid shoots (of a plant) 146. coalesce Come together, unite; fuse together 120. burnish Polish, make smooth and lustrous 147. coda Final part of a musical composition; an 121. buttress Support or encourage (verb); a support or ending, esp. one that sums up what has prop, esp. projecting from and supporting the come before wall of a building (noun) 148. coffer Chest for storing valuables; financial 122. bygone Past, former (adj); that which is in the past resources, a treasury (usually plural noun) 149. cogent Very convincing, logical 123. cacophony Harsh, discordant, or meaningless mixture of sounds 150. collude Conspire; cooperate for illegal or fraudulent purposes 124. calumny Malicious lie intended to hurt someone's reputation; the act of telling such lies 151. commensurate The same in size, extent, etc., equivalent; proportional 125. canard Rumor, a false or baseless story 152. compendium Concise but complete summary; a list or 126. candid Open, sincere, honest collection 127. canonical Authorized, recognized; pertaining to the 153. complacent Self-satisfied, smug; overly content (and canon, or body of accepted rules, standards or therefore lazy, neglectful, or some other artistic works bad quality) 128. capricious Acting on impulse, erratic 154. complaisant Eager to please; cheerfully complying 129. cardinal Chief, most important 155. complementary Completing; fitting together well; filling 130. cartography Mapmaking mutual needs 131. castigate Criticize severely; punish in order to correct 156. compliant Obeying, submissive; following the requirements 132. catalyst Causer of change 157. concede Give in, admit, yield; acknowledge 186. counterintuitive Against what one would intuitively reluctantly; grant or give up (such as giving expect up land after losing a war) 187. counterpoint Contrasting item, opposite; a 158. conciliatory Reconciling, appeasing, attempting to make complement; the use of contrast or the peace interplay in a work of art 159. concur Approve, agree 188. counterproductive Defeating the purpose; preventing the intended goal 160. condone Overlook, tolerate, regard as harmless 189. covert Secret, veiled, undercover 161. confer Consult, compare views; bestow or give 190. crafty Cunning, skillful in deception or 162. confound Confuse, frustrate; mix up or make worse underhanded schemes 163. connoisseur Expert, especially in the fine arts; person of 191. craven Very cowardly, lacking courage educated, refined tastes 192. credibility Believability, trustworthiness 164. connote Suggest or imply in addition to the precise, literal meaning 193. credulous Gullible; prone to believing or trusting too easily or without enough evidence 165. console Lessen the suffering or grief of (verb); a control panel, or small table or cabinet 194. crescendo Steady increase in force, intensity, or (noun) the loudness of a musical passage; a climactic moment or peak 166. consolidate Unite, combine, solidify, make coherent 195. culminate Reach the highest point or final stage 167. constrict Squeeze, compress; restrict the freedom of 196. cupidity Greed, great or excessive desire 168. construe Interpret or translate 197. curmudgeon Bad-tempered, difficult person; grouch 169. contentious Controversial; prone to causing arguments, especially gratuitous or petty ones 198. cynical Thinking the worst of others' motivations; bitterly pessimistic 170. contextualize Place in context, such as by giving the background or circumstances 199. daunt Discourage, dishearten, lessen the courage of 171. contraries Things that are opposing; either of two opposite things 200. debase Degrade; lower in quality, value, rank, etc.; lower in moral quality 172. contrite Remorseful; feeling sorry for one's offenses or sins 201. debunk Expose, ridicule, or disprove false or exaggerated claims 173. contumacious Rebellious; stubbornly disobedient 202. declaim Speak in an impassioned, pompous, or 174. conundrum Riddle, the answer to which involves a play oratorical manner; give a formal on words; any mystery speech 175. converge Move towards one another or towards a 203. declivity Downward slope point; unite 204. decorous Behaving with propriety and good 176. conversant Knowledgeable about or experienced with taste; polite 177. conversely In an opposite way; on the other hand 205. deem Judge; consider 178. convoke Call together, as to a meeting 206. deface Vandalize, mar the appearance of 179. convoluted Twisted; very complicated 207. default Failure to act, neglect (noun); fail to 180. copious Plentiful, bountiful fulfill an obligation, especially a financial one (verb) 181. corroborate Support, add evidence to 208. deference Respectful submission; yielding to the 182. cosmopolitan Belonging to the entire world, at home authority or opinion of another globally; free from local or national prejudices or attachments 209. deflect Cause to curve; turn aside, esp. from a straight course; avoid 183. cosset Treat as a pet, pamper 210. deleterious Harmful, unhealthful 184. coterie Close or exclusive group, clique 211. delimit Fix, mark, or define the boundaries of 185. countenance Facial expression or face (noun); approve or tolerate (verb) 212. delineate Mark the outline of; sketch; describe in detail 240. discredit Injure the reputation of, destroy credibility of or confidence in 213. demagogue A leader who lies and gains power by arousing the passions and especially 241. discrepancy Difference or inconsistency prejudices of the people 242. discrete Separate, distinct, detached, existing as 214. demur Show reluctance or object, especially for individual parts moral reasons 243. discriminating Judicious, discerning, having good 215. denigrate Belittle, attack the reputation of judgment or insight 216. denote Be a name or symbol for 244. disingenuous Insincere, not genuine 217. deride Mock, scoff at, laugh at contemptuously 245. disinterested Unbiased, impartial; not interested 218. derivative Derived from something else; not original 246. disjointed Disconnected, not coherent, jerky; having the joints separated 219. desiccate Thoroughly dried up, dehydrated 247. dismiss Allow to disperse or leave; fire from a job; 220. desultory Lacking consistency or order, disconnected, put aside or reject, especially after only a sporadic; going off topic brief consideration 221. detached Impartial, disinterested; unconcerned, 248. disparage Belittle, put down; bring shame upon, distant, aloof discredit 222. deterrent Something that restrains or discourages 249. disparate Distinct, different 223. diaphanous Very sheer, fine, translucent 250. dispassionate Unbiased, not having a selfish or personal 224. diatribe Bitter, abusive attack or criticism; rant motivation; calm, lacking emotion 225. dichotomy Division into two parts or into two 251. dispatch Speed, promptness; send off or deal with in contradictory groups a speedy way 226. dictum Formal or authoritative pronouncement; 252. disperse Scatter, spread widely, cause to vanish saying or proverb 253. disposition A person's general or natural mood; 227. didactic Intended to instruct; teaching, or teaching a tendency moral lesson 254. disquieting Disturbing, causing anxiety 228. diffident Lacking confidence, shy 255. dissemble Mislead, conceal the truth, put on a false 229. diffuse Spread widely, disseminate (verb); dispersed, appearance of widely spread out, or wordy and going off- 256. disseminate Scatter, spread about, broadcast topic (adj) 257. dissent Disagree or take an opposing view, esp. in 230. digress Go off-topic when speaking or writing relation to a formal body such as a 231. dilate To become wider or make wider, cause to government, political party, or church; expand; to speak or write at length, elaborate such a view upon 258. dissolution Dissolving, the state of having been 232. dilatory Slow, late; procrastinating or stalling for time dissolved; breaking bonds or breaking up of a group of people; death, disintegration; 233. dilettante Person who takes up an art or activity for sinking into extreme hedonism, vice, and amusement only or in a superficial way degradation 234. din Loud, confused noise, esp. for a long period of 259. dissonance Harsh, inharmonious sound; cacophony; time disagreement 235. dirge A funeral or mourning song or poem 260. distaff Female, esp. relating to the maternal side 236. disabuse Free someone from a mistake in thinking of the family; women or women's work; a staff that holds wool or flax for spinning 237. discerning Having good judgment or insight; able to distinguish mentally 261. distend Swell, expand, stretch, bloat 238. discomfiting Disconcerting, confusing, frustrating 262. distill Purify; extract the essential elements of 239. discordant Harsh or inharmonious in sound; 263. dither Act indecisively (verb); a state of fear or disagreeing, incongruous trembling excitement 264. diurnal Occurring every day; happening in the daytime 288. effrontery Shameless boldness (rather than at night) 289. egalitarian Related to belief in the equality of all people, 265. diverge Differ, deviate; branch off or turn aside, as from esp. in political, economic, or social spheres a path 290. egregious Extraordinarily or conspicuously bad; glaring 266. divest Deprive or strip of a rank, title, etc., or of 291. egress An exit or the action of exiting clothing or gear; to sell off holdings (opposite of invest) 292. elated Very happy, in high spirits 267. divine Discover through divination or supernatural 293. elegy Song or poem of sorrow, esp. for a deceased means; perceive by insight person 268. doctrinaire Person who applies doctrine in an impractical 294. elevate Raise, lift up; lift the spirits of; move up to a or rigid and close-minded way (noun); merely higher rank or status or raise up to a higher theoretical, impractical, or fanatical about spiritual or intellectual plane other people accepting one's ideas (adj) 295. elicit Call forth, bring out, evoke 269. document Support with evidence, cite sources in a detailed way, create documentary evidence of 296. eloquent Marked by forceful, fluid, apt speech; expressive, emotionally moving 270. doff Take off (such as clothes), put aside; remove one's hat as a gesture 297. emaciate Make abnormally thin, cause to physically waste away 271. dogma A system of principles laid down by an authority; established belief 298. embellish Decorate, add ornamentation; enhance (a story) with fictional or fanciful details 272. dormant Asleep, inactive, on a break 299. eminent Prominent, distinguished, of high rank 273. dovetail Join or fit together 300. empirical Coming from, based on, or able to be verified by 274. droll Funny in an odd way experience or experimentation; not purely 275. dubious Doubtful, questionable, suspect based on theory 301. emulate Copy in an attempt to equal or be better than 276. dupe Person who is easily fooled or used (noun); to fool or exploit (verb) 302. encomium Warm, glowing praise, esp. a formal 277. duplicity Deceit, double-dealing, acting in two different expression of praise ways for the purpose of deception 303. endemic Native, local; natural, specific to, or confined to 278. dyspeptic Grumpy, pessimistic, irritable; suffering from a particular place dyspepsia (indigestion) 304. enervate Weaken, tire 279. e.g. For example, such as 305. engender Produce, give rise to, cause to exist; procreate 280. ebullient Very enthusiastic, lively, excited; bubbling as 306. enhance Raise to a higher value, desirability, etc. though being boiled 307. enigma Puzzle, mystery, riddle; mysterious or 281. eccentric Peculiar, odd, deviating from the norm esp. in a contradictory person whimsical way 308. entitlement Having the right to certain privileges; 282. echelon A level, rank or grade; the people at that level believing, sometimes without cause, that one 283. eclectic Selecting the best of everything or from many deserves or has a right to certain privileges diverse sources 309. enumerate Count or list; specify one-by-one 284. eclipse The obscuring of one thing by another, such as 310. ephemeral Lasting only a short time, fleeting the sun by the moon or a person by a more famous or talented person (noun); to obscure, 311. epicure Person with cultivated, refined tastes, esp. in darken, make less important (verb) food and wine 285. edify Uplift, enlighten, instruct or improve in a 312. equanimity Composure, evenness of mind; mental or spiritual or moral way emotional stability, esp. under stress 286. efficacy The quality of being able to produce the 313. equitable Fair, equal, just intended effect 314. equivocate Use unclear language to deceive or avoid 287. effigy Representation or image of a person, esp. a committing to a position crude facsimile used to mock a hated person 315. erratic Inconsistent, wandering, having no fixed 337. extemporaneous Done without preparation (esp. of a course speech), or with some preparation but no notes; improvised, done on the spur of 316. erroneous Mistaken, in error; improper, morally incorrect the moment 317. ersatz Artificial, synthetic; being an inferior 338. extraneous Irrelevant; foreign, coming from without, substitute not belonging 318. erstwhile Former, previous (adj); in the past, formerly 339. extrapolate Conjecture about an unknown by (adv) projecting information about something 319. erudite Scholarly, knowledgeable; possessing deep, known; predict by projecting past often systematic, knowledge experience 320. eschew Shun, avoid, abstain from 340. facetious Joking, humorous, esp. inappropriately; not serious, concerned with frivolous 321. esoteric Understood by or intended for only a few; things secret 341. facilitate Make easier, help the progress of 322. estimable Worthy of esteem, admirable; able to be estimated 342. faction Group or clique within a larger 323. ethos The character, personality, or moral values organization; party strife and dissension specific to a person, group, time period, etc. 343. fallacious Containing a fallacy, or mistake in logic; 324. eulogy Speech of praise or written work of praise, esp. logically unsound; deceptive a speech given at a funeral 344. fallow Left unplanted (of land); not in use 325. euphemism Substitution of a mild, inoffensive, or indirect 345. fanatical Excessively devoted, enthusiastic, or expression for one that is considered offensive zealous in an uncritical way or too direct 346. fanciful Whimsical, capricious; imaginary; freely 326. euphony Pleasing or sweet sound, especially as formed imaginative rather than based on reason by a harmonious use of words or reality 327. exacerbate Make worse (more violent, severe, etc.), 347. fastidious Excessively particular, difficult to please; inflame; irritate or embitter (a person) painstaking, meticulous, requiring 328. exacting Very severe in making demands; requiring excessive attention to detail precise attention 348. fathom Measure the depth of (usually of water) 329. exculpate Clear from guilt or blame as with a sounding line; penetrate and discover the meaning of, understand 330. exhaustive Comprehensive, thorough, exhausting a topic or subject, accounting for all possibilities; 349. fatuous Foolish, silly, esp. in a smug or draining, tending to exhaust complacent manner 331. exigent Requiring immediate attention, action, or aid; 350. fawn Show affection or try to please in the excessively demanding manner of a dog; try to win favor through flattery and submissive behavior 332. exonerate Clear from blame or accusation; free from a responsibility 351. feasible Possible; logical or likely; suitable 333. expedient Suitable, proper; effective, often at the expense 352. fecund Fruitful, fertile; capable of abundantly of ethics or other considerations producing offspring, vegetation, or creative or intellectual work 334. explicit Direct, clear, fully revealed; clearly depicting sex or nudity 353. felicitous Admirably appropriate, very well-suited for the occasion; pleasant, fortunate, 335. exponent Person who expounds or explains; champion, marked by happiness advocate, or representative 354. fervid Very hot; heated in passion or 336. expurgate Censor; remove objectionable or offensive parts enthusiasm 355. fetid Stinking; having an offensive smell 356. fidelity Faithfulness, loyalty; strict observance of duty; accuracy in reproducing a sound or image 357. figurative Metaphorical, based on figures of speech; 382. gambol Frolic; skip or leap playfully containing many figures of speech (as fancy- 383. garner Gather and store; amass, collect sounding writing); related to portraying human or animal figures 384. garrulous Talkative, wordy, rambling 358. finesse Extreme delicacy, subtlety, or diplomacy in 385. gauche Tactless, lacking social grace, awkward, handling a sensitive situation or in a crude performance or skill (noun); use tact or 386. gawky Physically awkward (esp. of a tall, skinny diplomacy; employ a deceptive strategy (verb) person, often used to describe teenagers) 359. flag Get tired, lose enthusiasm; hang limply or 387. germane Relevant and appropriate, on-topic droop 388. gestation Pregnancy; the period from conception until 360. fledgling A young bird that has just recently gotten its birth of an animal or (metaphorically) of an feathers, an inexperienced person (noun); new idea or plan or inexperienced (adj) 389. gist Main idea, essence 361. fleeting Passing quickly, transitory 390. glacial Pertaining to glaciers; cold, icy, slow, 362. florid Reddish or rosy; flowery, showy, or excessively unsympathetic fancy 391. glib Fluent and easy in a way that suggests 363. flout Treat with disdain, contempt, or scorn (usually superficiality or insincerity of rules) 392. glower Stare in an angry, sullen way 364. fluke Stroke of luck, something accidentally successful 393. goad Urge on (as cattle) with a pointed or 365. foment Incite, instigate, stir up, promote the growth electrically charged stick; spur on, of; apply medicated liquid to a body part stimulate, encourage 366. forage Wander in search of; rummage, hunt, make a 394. goosebumps The "bumps" created by hairs standing up raid on the skin in response to cold, fear, etc. 367. ford Place where a river or similar body of water is 395. gouge Scooping or digging tool, like a chisel, or a shallow enough to walk or ride a vehicle hole made with such a tool (noun); cut or across (noun); to cross at such a place (verb) scoop out; force out a person's eye with one's thumb; swindle, extort money from 368. foreshadow Indicate or suggest beforehand, presage (verb) 369. forestall Delay, hinder, prevent by taking action 396. gradation A progression, a process taking place beforehand gradually, in stages; one of these stages 370. forfeit Surrender or lose as a result of an error, crime, 397. graft Insert part of a plant into another plant, or failure to fulfill an obligation where it continues to grow; join living tissue 371. fortify Strengthen, invigorate, encourage (such as skin) to part of the body where it will continue to live and grow; attach as if 372. fortuitous Happening by chance; lucky by grafting (verb); the part so grafted (as in 373. fracas Noisy disturbance or fight; brawl a graft of skin); the act of acquiring money or other benefits through illegal means, esp. 374. fractious Unruly, troublemaking; irritable by abusing one's power (noun) 375. frenetic Wildly excited, frantic, distracted 398. grandiloquent Relating to lofty speech, esp. to the point of 376. fringe On the margin, periphery (adj); the people in a being pompous, overblown, bombastic group who hold the most extreme views (noun) 399. grandstand Perform showily in an attempt to impress 377. frugal Economical, thrifty, not wasteful with money; onlookers inexpensive 400. grating Irritating; harsh or discordant (of a noise); 378. fulminate Explode, detonate; attack verbally in a scraping vehement, thunderous way 401. gregarious Sociable, pertaining to a flock or crowd 379. furtive Done secretly; stealthy, sly, shifty 402. grievous Causing grief or suffering; very serious, 380. futile Producing no useful result, ineffective; trivial grave; flagrant, outrageous or unimportant 403. grouse Complain or grumble (verb); a reason for 381. gainsay Declare false, deny; oppose complaint (noun) 404. grovel Creep or crawl with one's face to the 429. husband Manage prudently, sparingly, or ground, prostrate oneself as a token of economically; conserve subservience, degrade or abase oneself 430. hyberbole Deliberate exaggeration for effect 405. guile Clever deceit, cunning, craftiness 431. iconoclast Attacker of cherished beliefs or institutions 406. hackneyed So commonplace as to be stale; not fresh or 432. idiosyncrasy Characteristic or habit peculiar to an original individual; peculiar quality, quirk 407. halcyon Calm and peaceful, carefree; prosperous, 433. idolatry Idol worship; excessive or unthinking successful, happy devotion or adoration 408. hallmark A mark indicating quality, purity, 434. idyllic Presenting a positive, peaceful view of rural genuineness, etc.; any distinguishing life (as poetry or prose); pleasant in a characteristic natural, simple way 409. hand- Grasping, squeezing, etc. of the hands as 435. ignoble Not noble; having mean, base, low motives; wringing an expression of nervousness, guilt, etc.; low quality extend debate over what to do about an issue 436. illiberality Narrow-mindedness, bigotry; strictness or lack of generosity 410. hapless Unlucky, unfortunate 437. imbue Permeate or saturate, as dye in a fabric; 411. harangue Long, intense verbal attack, esp. when influence throughout delivered publicly 438. imminent Ready to occur, impending 412. hardy Bold, brave, capable of withstanding hardship, fatigue, cold, etc. 439. immutable Unchangeable 413. harrow Farming tool that breaks up soil (noun); 440. impair Make worse, weaken painfully disturb or distress (verb) 441. impartial Unbiased, fair 414. haven Harbor or port; refuge, safe place 442. impasse Position or road from which there is no 415. hearken Listen, pay attention to escape; deadlock 416. hedge Avoid commitment by leaving provisions for 443. impassive Not having or not showing physical feeling withdrawal or changing one's mind; protect or emotion a bet by also betting on the other side 444. impecunious Poor, without money 417. hedonist Person devoted to pleasure 445. impede Hold back, obstruct the progress of 418. hegemony Domination, authority; influence by one 446. imperious Commanding, domineering; acting like a country over others socially, culturally, high-ranking person; urgent economically, etc. 447. impermeable Impassable, not allowing passage through 419. hermetic Airtight, sealed, isolated; reclusive; (such as by a liquid) pertaining to alchemy, occult 448. imperturbable Calm, not able to be upset or agitated 420. heterogeneous Different in type, incongruous; composed of different types of elements 449. impervious Impenetrable, not able to be harmed or emotionally disturbed 421. hew Strike, chop, or hack (as with an axe, sword. etc.); make or shape something 450. impetuous Passionately impulsive, marked by sudden, (such as a statue) with a cutting tool hasty emotion; forceful, violent 422. hierarchy A ranked series; a classification of people 451. impious Not religious, lacking reverence, ungodly according to rank, ability, etc.; a ruling 452. implacable Not able to be appeased, calmed, or body satisfied 423. hoary Very old, gray or white as from old age 453. implication Act of implying or that which is implied; 424. hodgepodge Mixture of different kinds of things, jumble close connection, esp. in an incriminating way 425. homage Honor or respect demonstrated publicly 454. implicit Implied, not stated directly; involved in the 426. homogeneous Of the same kind; uniform throughout very essence of something, unquestionable 427. hoodwink Trick, deceive 455. implode Burst inward 428. hotly In an intense, fiery, or heated way 456. imprecation Curse; prayer for harm to come to someone 457. impugn Attack the truth or integrity of 485. inimical Hostile, adverse, harmful 458. impute Credit, attribute; lay blame or 486. iniquity Injustice, wickedness, sin responsibility for (sometimes falsely) 487. innocuous Harmless, inoffensive 459. inadvertent Unintentional; characterized by a lack of 488. inordinate Excessive, not within proper limits, attention, careless unrestrained 460. inasmuch In like manner, considering that 489. inquest Legal or judicial inquiry, especially before a (contraction of "in as much," generally jury and especially made by a coroner into the followed by "as") cause of someone's death; the results of such 461. incarnadine Blood red or flesh-colored an inquiry 462. incendiary Setting on fire, pertaining to arson; 490. insensible Incapable of feeling; unconscious, unaware arousing strife, rebellion, etc.; 491. insinuate Hint, suggest slyly; introduce (an idea) into "inflaming" the senses someone's mind in a subtle, artful way 463. incentive Something that encourages greater action 492. insipid Dull, stale, lacking taste or interest or effort, such as a reward 464. inchoate Just begun, undeveloped, unorganized 493. insular Pertaining to an island; detached, standing alone; narrow-minded, provincial 465. incipient Just beginning; in a very early stage 494. insurrection Rebellion or revolt against a government or 466. incongruous Out of place, inappropriate, not similarly established authority harmonious 495. intelligible Able to be understood, clear 467. inconsequential Insignificant, unimportant; illogical 496. inter Bury (a dead body) or place in a tomb 468. inconstancy Fickleness, unreliability; the state of 497. interplay Interaction, reciprocal relationship or changing without good reason influence 469. incorporate Combine, unite; form a legal corporation; 498. interregnum A time in between two reigns or regimes embody, give physical form to during which there is no ruler; a period 470. inculcate Teach persistently, implant (an idea) in a during which government does not function; person any period of freedom from authority or break 471. indefatigable Untiring, not able to become fatigued or interruption in a series 472. indeterminate Not fixed or determined, indefinite; vague 499. intractable Difficult to control, manage, or manipulate; hard to cure; stubborn 473. indifferent Not caring, having no interest; unbiased, 500. intransigent Refusing to compromise, inflexible, having impartial extreme attitudes 474. indigence Extreme poverty 501. intrepid Fearless, brave, enduring in the face of 475. indolent Lazy, slothful adversity 476. inert Inactive; having little or no power to move 502. intrinsic Belonging to the essential nature of a thing 477. inexorable Relentless, unyielding; not moved by 503. inundate Flood, cover with water, overwhelm pleading 504. inure Toughen up; accustom or habituate to pain, 478. infallible Incapable of error; certain hardship, etc. 479. inform Inspire, animate; give substance, essence, 505. invective Violent denunciation; accusations, insults, or or context to; be the characteristic quality verbal abuse of 506. inveigle Entice, lure; get something by flattery, 480. ingenuous Genuine, sincere, not holding back; naive cleverness, or offering incentives 481. ingrained Deep-rooted, forming part of the very 507. investiture Investing; formally giving someone a right or essence; worked into the fiber title 482. ingrate Ungrateful person 508. invidious Hateful, offensive, injurious 483. ingratiate Make an effort to gain favor with 509. irascible Irritable, easily angered 484. inherent Existing as a permanent, essential 510. irresolute Wavering, not sure how to proceed, not firm quality; intrinsic in one's decision-making 511. itinerant Traveling from place to place, esp. as part of a 536. laudable Worthy of praise job 537. lavish Abundant or giving in abundance; marked by 512. itinerary Travel schedule; detailed plan for a journey excess (adj); give very generously (verb) 513. jargon Vocabulary specific to a group or occupation; 538. lax Not strict; careless, loose, slack convoluted or unintelligible language 539. layperson A person who is not a member of the clergy or 514. jettison Discard, cast off; throw items overboard in not a member of a particular profession (such order to lighten a ship in an emergency as medicine, law, etc.) 515. jingoism Excessive, loud patriotism and aggressive, 540. leery Suspicious or wary warlike foreign policy 541. legerdemain Slight-of-hand (magic as performed by a 516. jocular Joking or given to joking all the time; jolly, magician); trickery or deception playful 542. lethargic Lazy, drowsy, or sluggish 517. judicious Using good judgment; wise, sensible 543. levity Lightness (of mind, spirit, or mood) or lack of 518. juncture Critical point in time, such as a crisis or a time seriousness, sometimes in an inappropriate when a decision is necessary; a place where way two things are joined together 544. levy Collect tax from, wage war on, or enlist for 519. juxtapose Place side by side (either physically or in a military service; (verb); act of colleting tax or metaphorical way, such as to make a amount owed, or the drafting of troops into comparison) military service (noun) 520. keen Sharp, piercing; very perceptive or mentally 545. liberal Favorable to progress or reform; believing in sharp; intense (of a feeling) maximum possible individual freedom; 521. kindle Ignite, cause to begin burning; incite, arouse, tolerant, open-minded; generous (adj); a inflame person with such beliefs or practices (noun) 522. kinetic Pertaining to motion 546. libertine Morally or sexually unrestrained person; freethinker (regarding religion) 523. knell The sound made by a bell for a funeral, or any sad sound or signal of a failure, death, ending, 547. licentious Sexually unrestrained; immoral; ignoring the etc. (noun); to make such a sound (verb) rules 524. kudos Praise, honor, congratulations 548. likewise Also, in addition to; similarly, in the same way 525. lachrymose Tearful, mournful 549. limpid Clear, transparent; completely calm 526. lackluster Not shiny; dull, mediocre; lacking brilliance or 550. lionize Treat like a celebrity vitality 527. laconic Using few words, concise 551. lissome Flexible, supple, agile 528. lament Mourn; express grief, sorrow, or regret (verb); 552. listless Spiritless, lacking interest or energy an expression of grief, esp. as a song or poem 553. livid Furiously angry, enraged (noun) 554. log Keep a record of, write down; travel for or at a 529. lampoon A harsh satire (noun); ridicule or satirize (verb) certain distance or speed (verb); a written 530. landmark Object (such as a building) that stands out and record (noun) can be used to navigate by; a very important 555. loquacious Talkative, wordy place, event, etc. 556. lucid Clear, easy to understand; rational, sane 531. languid Drooping from exhaustion, sluggish, slow; lacking in spirit 557. lugubrious Mournful, gloomy (sometimes in an exaggerated way) 532. larceny Theft 558. lull Soothe or cause to fall asleep (as in a lullaby); 533. largess or Generosity, the giving of money or gifts (esp. quiet down; make to feel secure, sometimes largesse with the implication that the giver is a bit falsely (verb); a period of calm or quiet (noun) superior to the recipient) 559. lumber Walk in a heavy or clumsy way, sometimes 534. lassitude Tiredness, weariness; lazy indifference due to being weighed down 535. latent Potential; existing but not visible or active 560. luminous Shining, radiant, well-lit; brilliant or enlightening 561. lurid Gruesome or excessively vivid; 584. milieu Environment, atmosphere; the sensational, shocking, unrestrained environmental setting in which something happens or develops 562. machination or Crafty schemes or plots machinations 585. militate Have a great effect, weigh heavily (often as militate against) 563. maelstrom Violent whirlpool; any chaotic, turbulent situation 586. mired Stuck, entangled (in something, like a swamp or muddy area), soiled 564. magnanimous High-minded, noble, lofty; generous in forgiving others, free of resentment 587. mirth Jollity, merriment; amusement or laughter 565. magnate Very important or influential person, esp. 588. misanthrope Hater of humankind in business or 566. makeshift A temporary, often improvised, substitute misanthropist (noun); improvised for temporary use 589. missive Letter, written message (adj) 590. mitigate Make less severe; lessen or moderate 567. malediction A curse (damage, grief, pain, etc.) 568. malinger Pretend to be sick, esp. to get out of work, 591. modest Humble; simple rather than showy; decent duties, etc. (esp. "covering up" in terms of dress); 569. malleable Able to be bent, shaped, or adapted small, limited 592. modicum A little bit or limited quantity 570. manifest Obvious, apparent, perceptible to the eye (adj); to show, make clear, or prove (verb) 593. modish Stylish, contemporary 571. mannered Having a particular manner, esp. an 594. mollify Calm or soothe (an angry person); lessen or artificial one soften 572. mar Damage, spoil, ruin 595. molt Shed or cast off, esp. to regularly shed skin, 573. martinet Person who adheres to rules extremely feathers, etc. (as a snake) closely; strict disciplinarian 596. monastic Relating to or resembling a monastery 574. maudlin Excessively sentimental, showing sadness (where monks or nuns live), esp. by being or some other emotion in a foolish or silly quiet, secluded, contemplative, strict, way and/or lacking luxuries 575. maverick Rebel, individualist, dissenter 597. monotony Sameness or repetitiousness to the point of being boring; lack of variation, uniformity, 576. maxim A general truth or fundamental principle, esp. repetition in sound esp. expressed as a proverb or saying 598. moreover Besides; in addition to what was just stated 577. mendacious Lying, habitually dishonest 599. mores Customs, manners, or morals of a 578. mendicant Beggar, or religious follower who lives by particular group begging 600. morose Gloomy, sullen 579. mercurial Quickly and unpredictably changing moods; fickle, flighty 601. multifarious Diverse, having a lot of variety 580. meretricious Attractive in a vulgar or flashy way, 602. mundane Common, ordinary, everyday tawdry; deceptive 603. munificent Generous, giving liberally 581. metamorphosis A complete change or transformation (in 604. myopic Near-sighted; lacking long-term thinking, biology, a change such as a caterpillar short-sighted becoming a pupa and then a butterfly) 605. nadir Lowest point 582. metaphysical Concerned with abstract thought, related to metaphysics (branch of philosophy 606. naïve Simple and unsophisticated, unsuspecting, concerned with explaining the nature of lacking worldly experience and critical being and of the world); very subtle or judgment abstruse 607. nascent Coming into existence, still developing 583. meticulous Taking extreme care in regards to details; 608. negate Deny or refute; make void or cause to be precise, fussy ineffective 609. neologism New word or phrase (or a new meaning 634. opaque Not translucent; not allowing light, heat, etc. applied to an existing word or phrase) to pass through; dark, dull, unclear or stupid 610. neophyte Beginner, novice; person newly converted to a 635. opine Express an opinion religion 636. opprobrium Disgrace and disapproval that result from 611. net Remaining after expenses or other factors outrageously shameful actions have been deducted; ultimate (adj); to bring in 637. optimal Best, most desirable or favorable as profit, or to catch as in a net (verb) 638. optimum most favorable condition or greatest degree or 612. nettle Irritate, sting, or annoy amount possible under given circumstances 613. nevertheless However, even so, despite that 639. orotund Full, rich, and clear (of the voice or or speaking); pompous, bombastic nonetheless 640. orthodox Adhering to a traditional, established faith, or 614. noisome Offensive, disgusting; harmful to anything customary or commonly accepted 615. nominal Trivial, so small as to be unimportant; in 641. oscillate Swing back and forth; waver, change one's name only, so-called mind 616. nontrivial Important or big enough to matter 642. ossify Become bone or become hard like bone; 617. normative Implying or attempting to establish a norm; become inflexible in attitudes, opinions, etc. expressing value judgments or telling people 643. ostensible or Professed, evident, or pretended; outwardly what to do (rather than merely describing that ostensive appearing in a certain way which is happening) 644. ostentatious Pretentious, boastful showiness 618. notoriety Ill fame; the state of being well-known for a disgraceful reason 645. outstrip Surpass, exceed; be larger or better than; leave behind 619. novel New, fresh, original 646. overshadow Cast a shadow over, darken; dominate, make 620. nuance A subtle difference in tone, meaning, to seem less important expression, etc. 647. overwrought Overly nervous, agitated, or excited; too 621. obdurate Stubborn, hardhearted, hardened in ornate, elaborate, or fussy; overdone wrongdoing 648. palatial Suitable for or resembling a palace, 622. objective Factual, related to reality or physical objects; magnificent not influenced by emotions, unbiased 649. palliate Make less serious or severe; relieve symptoms 623. oblique Slanting or sloping; indirect, misleading, or of an illness evasive 650. pallid Abnormally pale (as skin); lacking color or 624. obsequious Servile, very compliant, fawning vitality 625. obsolete Out of date, no longer in use 651. panache Flair, style, swagger; a flamboyant or grand 626. obstinate Stubborn or hard to control way of acting 652. panegyric Formal or lofty expression of praise 627. obviate Prevent, eliminate, or make unnecessary 653. panoply Splendid, wide-ranging, impressive display or 628. occlude Stop up, close, shut in or shut off array 629. occult The supernatural (noun); pertaining to magic, 654. paradigm Model or pattern; worldview, set of shared astrology, etc.; mysterious, secret or hidden assumptions, values, etc. (adj); to hide, to shut off from view (verb) 655. paradox Contradiction, or seeming contradiction that 630. offhand Casual, informal; done without preparation or is actually true forethought; rude in a short way, brusque 656. paragon Model of excellence, perfect example 631. officious Excessively eager in giving unwanted advice or intruding where one is not wanted; 657. pare Peel or cut off the outer layer (such as peeling meddlesome, pushy fruit with a knife), reduce or trim as if cutting off the outer parts 632. offset Counteract, compensate for (verb); a counterbalance (noun) 658. pariah Social outcast, untouchable 633. onerous Burdensome, oppressive, hard to endure 659. parley Discussion, negotiation, esp. between 683. perfunctory Done superficially, without much care, or enemies (noun); to have such a discussion merely as routine (verb) 684. peripatetic Journeying from place to place; traveling on 660. parry Deflect or avoid (esp. a blow or attack); foot skillfully evade (a question) 685. peripheral Relating to or making up an outer boundary 661. partial Biased, prejudiced, favoring one over others; or region; not of primary importance, fringe having a special liking for something or 686. permeate Spread or penetrate throughout someone (usually partial to) 687. pernicious Very harmful or destructive, deadly 662. partisan Devoted to a particular group, cause, etc. (adj.); fervent supporter of a group, party, idea, 688. perspicacious Having penetrating insight or good etc.; guerilla fighter (noun) discernment 663. pastiche Mix of incongruous parts; artistic work 689. pervasive Tending to spread throughout imitating the work of other artists, often 690. phalanx Formation of soldiers carrying shields close satirically together for defense; any very close group of 664. patent Obvious, apparent, plain to see (adj); a letter people from a government guaranteeing an inventor 691. philanthropy Efforts to improve the well-being of the rights to his or her invention (noun) humankind, generally through giving 665. pathogenic Capable of producing disease money 666. pathological Relating to or caused by disease; relating to 692. philistine Person deficient in or hostile to culture compulsive bad behavior 693. phlegmatic Apathetic, sluggish, not easily excited or 667. patronizing Condescending, having a superior manner, made emotional treating as an inferior 694. phony Fake, counterfeit; insincere, not genuine 668. paucity Scarcity, the state of being small in number 695. pious Devout; religiously reverent and dutiful 669. peccadillo Small sin or fault 696. pith Core, essence; significance or weight 670. pedant Person who pays excessive attention to book 697. placate Satisfy or calm down (an angry or learning and rules, or who uses his or her dissatisfied person), esp. by conciliatory learning to show off gestures 671. peddle Travel around while selling; sell illegally; give 698. placid Peaceful, calm, tranquil out or disseminate 672. pedestrian Ordinary, dull, commonplace 699. plastic Able to be shaped or formed; easily influenced 673. pejorative Disparaging, derogatory, belittling (adj); a 700. platitude A shallow, overused statement; cliche name or word that is disparaging (noun) 674. pellucid Transparent, translucent; clear, easy to 701. plausible Believable; having the appearance of truth understand 702. plebian Of the common people 675. penchant Liking or inclination (usually penchant for) 703. plethora Excess; excessive amount 676. penitent Regretful, feeling remorse for one's sins or 704. plucky Brave, spirited misdeeds (adj); a person who feels this way (noun) 705. plummet Plunge, fall straight down 677. penumbra Outer part of a shadow from an eclipse; any 706. plutocracy Rule by the wealthy surrounding region, fringe, periphery; any 707. polarized Divided into sharply opposed groups area where something "sort of" exists 708. polemic Controversial argument, esp. one attacking 678. penury Extreme poverty or scarcity a specific idea 679. per se Intrinsically; by itself; in itself 709. politic Shrewd, pragmatic; tactful or diplomatic 680. peregrinate Travel from place to place, esp. on foot 710. polyglot Speaking or composed of many languages 681. perennial Lasting through the years or indefinitely, (of a person, book, etc.); a person who enduring; recurring knows several languages 682. perfidious Disloyal, treacherous, violating one's trust 711. ponderous Heavy; bulky and unwieldy; dull, labored 712. posit Presume, suggest, put forward (an idea) 739. profound Very insightful, penetrating deeply into a subject; pervasive, intense, "down to the 713. posthumous Happening or continuing after death very bottom"; at the very bottom 714. potentate Ruler, person of great power 740. profuse Abundant, extravagant, giving or given 715. pragmatic Practical; dealing with actual facts and freely reality 741. prohibitive Tending to forbid something, or serving to 716. prattle Talk in an idle, simple-minded, prevent something meaningless, or foolish way; chatter, 742. proliferate Increase or spread rapidly or excessively babble 743. prolix Excessively long and wordy (of a person, 717. pre-empt Prevent; take the place of, supplant; take piece of writing, etc.) before someone else can 744. prologue Introductory part to a book, play, etc. 718. preamble Introductory statement, preface 745. pronounced Distinct, strong, clearly indicated 719. precarious Unstable, insecure, dangerous 746. propagate Reproduce, spread, increase 720. precipitate Cause to happen suddenly or prematurely; fling, plunge, or hurl down 747. propensity Natural inclination or tendency 721. précis Concise summary, abstract