1 revile v. swear at, abuse; slander; vilify 2 syllogism 3 rampart n, v defensive mound of earth 4 cursory 5 euphemism n. phe(=say) 6 whimsical a. capricious; fanciful; quaint 7 allegory n. 8 termagant n. shrew; scolding, brawling woman 9 anagram 10 flippant a. 11 metamorphose v. 12 analogous similar or parallel; comparable 13 suffuse v. spread over 14 homeostasis n. 15 cataclysm 16 chauvinist n. blindly devoted patriot n. log(=speech) minor premise and a conclusion; logical formula utilizing a major premise, a minor premise and a conc a. curs(=run) +ory(=relating to) quick; hurried; done without attention to details; casual; hastily done use of other mild, vague and indirect words or phrases in place of what is required by truth or accuracy; mild expression in place of an unpleasant one story in which characters are used as symbols; fable n. gram(=write) word made by changing the order of the letters in another word having a light, pert, trifling disposition change completely the nature of something a. log(=speech) tendency of a system to maintain relative stability n. clysm(=wash) sudden and violent change; deluge; upheaval
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1 revile v. swear at, abuse; slander; vilify
2 syllogism n. log(=speech)
3 rampart n, v defensive mound of earth
4 cursory
5 euphemism n. phe(=say)
6 whimsical a. capricious; fanciful; quaint
7 allegory n.
8 termagant n. shrew; scolding, brawling woman
9 anagram n. gram(=write)
10 flippant a. having a light, pert, trifling disposition
11 metamorphose v.
12 analogous a. log(=speech) similar or parallel; comparable
13 suffuse v. spread over
14 homeostasis n.
15 cataclysm n. clysm(=wash)
16 chauvinist n. blindly devoted patriot
a formal argument with a major and minor premise and a conclusion; logical formula utilizing a major premise, a minor premise and a conc
a. curs(=run)+ory(=relating to)
quick; hurried; done without attention to details; casual; hastily done
use of other mild, vague and indirect words or phrases in place of what is required by truth or accuracy; mild expression in place of an unpleasant one
story in which characters are used as symbols; fable
word made by changing the order of the letters in another word
change completely the nature of something
tendency of a system to maintain relative stability
sudden and violent change; deluge; upheaval
17 obviate
18 hedonism
19 autonomous a. nom(=law) self-governing; free
20 redolent a,v
21 caliber n. ability; capacity
22 distill v. purify; refine; concentrate
23 divulge make known something secret; reveal
24 irreparable
25 servile
26 detached a.
27 rancid a. having the odor of stale fat
28 redoubtable a.
29 hierarchy
30 desiccate v. dry up
v. ob(=away)+vi<via(=carry, way)
get rid of; clear away; prevent by effective measures; make unnecessary;
n. hedon(=pleasure)
belief that pleasure is the chief good; belief that pleasure is the sole aim in life
having a strong smell; reminiscent; fragrant; odorous; suggestive of an odor
v. di<dis(=apart, away)+vulg(=people)
a. ir<in(=not)+re(=again)+par(=arrange)
that cannot be repaired, mended, remedied, restored, etc.; not able to be corrected or repaired
a. serv(=serve)+ile(=capable of)
of or like a slave; lacking in the spirit of independence; obsequious; slavish; cringing
emotionally removed; calm and objective; indifferent
to be feared; formidable; formidable; causing fear
n. hier(=holy)+arch(=govern, rule)+y(=that which)
organization with grades of authority from lowest to highest; group of persons in authority; group of bishops of a country; body divided into ranks
31 debauch v. corrupt; make intemperate
32 gaffe n. social blunder
33 foster v. rear; encourage
34 platonic a.
35 vulnerable a. susceptible to wounds
36 lament v. to express sorrow
37 clandestine a. secret
38 neophyte n. phyt(=to plant)
39 haggard a. wasted away; gaunt
40 sojourn n. temporary stay
41 placid a. peaceful; calm
42 pellucid a. transparent; limpid; easy to understand
43 intractable
44 connoisseur
45 diversion n. act of turning aside; pastime
46 scapegoat n. someone who bears the blame for others
47 disarray n. a disorderly or untidy state
purely spiritual; theoretical; without sensual desire
person who has newly been converted to some belief or religion; beginner; recent convert; beginner
a. in(=not)+tract(=draw)
unruly or stubborn; not easily controlled or dealt with; unruly; refractory
n. con(=thoroughly)+n<gn<gno(=know)
person with good judgement on matters in which taste is needed; expert; person competent to act as a judge of art, etc; a lover of an art
48 germinate v. cause to sprout; sprout
49 trenchant
50 quiescent a. at rest; dormant
51 respite n.
52 effluvium n. noxious smell
53 denigrate v. blacken
54 corroborate
55 collaborate
56 alloy n. a mixture as of metals
57 enfranchise v.
58 derivative a. unoriginal; derived from another source
102 audacious a. daring; bold103 azure a. sky blue
104 egress n. exit
earthen or stone embankment to prevent flooding
capable of arousing and holding the attention
n. con(=with)+sens(=feel)
general agreement of opinion, feeling, etc.; collective opinion
v. con(=together)+secr<sacr(=holy)
make sacred; devote something to a special purpose; dedicate; sanctify
express evil satisfaction; view malevolently
v. con(=together)+verg(=turn, bend)
come towards each other and meet at a point; come together
a. voc(=call, voice)+i(=s.e.)+fer(=carry)+ous(=having the quality of)
n. para(=beside, apart from)+dox(=opinion)
statement that seems to say something opposite to common sense or the truth, but which may contain a truth; statement that looks false but is actually correct
105 extrapolation n. projection; conjecture
106 adversary n. opponent; enemy
107 apprehensive
108 discerning
109 charlatan n. quack; pretender to knowledge110 indubitably a. beyond a doubt
111 pallid a. pale; wan
112 malign v. speak evil of; defame
113 aesthetic a.
114 boorish a. of or like a boor; rude; clownish
115 rescind v.
116 exhume v.
117 compliant ready or disposed to comply; yielding
118 liaison
119 axiom n. self-evident truth requiring no proof
120 plumb a. checking perpendicularity; vertical
a. ap<ad(=to, near)+prehens(=take)
fearful about something that might happen; quick to understand; perceptive; fearful; discerning
a. dis (=apart)+cern(certain) distinguish between
mentally quick and observant; having insight
artistic; dealing with or capable off appreciation of the beautiful
repeal, annul, or cancel a law, contract, etc.
dig out of the ground; remove from a grave
a. com<con(=thoroughly)+pli(=fill)
n. li<lig(=bind)+ai(=s.e.)+son<sion(=act)
connection, linkage between two separate groups; illicit sexual relationship; officer who acts as go-between for two armies
121 itinerary n. plan of a trip
122 inchoate a. recently begun; rudimentary; elementary
123 inculcate
124 tether v. tie with a rope
125 dilapidated
126 malediction
127 resigned a. unresisting; patiently submissive
128 indomitable
129 quirk n. startling twist; caprice
130 judicious
131 debase
132 dint n., v means; effort
133 contravene v. ven(=come)
v. in(=in, on)+culc<calc(=tread)
impress upon the mind by frequent repetition or persistent urging; teach
a. di<dis(=apart)+lapid(=stone)
falling to pieces; ruined; shabby; ruined because of neglect
n. male<mal(=bad)+dict(=say)
curse; prayer to God that someone or somthing may be destroyed, hurt, etc
a. in(=not)+domit(=tame)+able(=capable of)
unyielding; that cannot be subdued or conquered; unconquerable
a. jud(=judge)+ici(=s.e.)+ous(=having the quality of)
showing or having good sense; wise; determined by sound judgment
v. de(=down, intensive)+bas(=bottom, lower)
make lower or poorer in value, quality, character, etc.; reduce to lower state
go against a law, a custom, etc.; attack a statement, a principle, etc.; contradict; infringe on
134 hypothetical
135 ingenuous
136 reciprocate v.
137 ignominious
138 prodigious
139 macerate v. waste away140 nemesis n. revenging agent
141 veneer n. thin layer; cover
142 motility n. ability to move spontaneously
143 magnanimous having generosity; generous
144 interdict v. prohibit; forbid
145 recumbent a.
146 capitulate surrender on stated condition
147 vigilance n. vigil/lively watchfulness, keeping watch
a. hypo(=under)+thet(=put)+ical(=nature of)
having the nature of a hypothesis or a based on hypothesis; based on assumptions or hypotheses
malleability; flexibility; ability to be drawn out
n. ac<ad(=to, near)+col(=neck)
bestowed of a knighthood by a tap on the shoulder with the flat of a sword; praise; approval; award of merit
n.a. ex(=out)+ped(=foot)
an expedient thing; likely to be useful or helpful for a purpose; advantageous though contrary to principle; auitable; practical; politic
one who is skeptical or distrustful of human motives
a. in(=not)+trep<trem(=fear)
n. ef<ex(=out)+fig(=form)
representation of a person in wood, stone, etc.; dummy
163 dogmatic a. positive; arbitrary164 demur v. delay; object
165 rationalize v. reason; justify an improper act
166 temerity n. boldness; rashness
167 adulterate
168 compatible
169 recluse n.a.
170 palliate v. ease pain; make less guilty of offensive
171 deterrent n. something that discourages; hindrance
172 recalcitrant a. obstinately stubborn
173 obsequious
174 cognizance n. knowledge
175 diatribe n. bitter scolding; invective
176 conundrum n. riddle; difficult problem
177 tepid a. lukewarm
v. ad(=to, add)+ulter<alter(=other)
make something poorer in quality by adding something improper; make impure by mixing with baser substances
a. com<con(=together)+pat(=feel, suffer)
in accord with; able to live together in harmony; suited to; harmonious; in harmony with
person who lives alone and avoids other people; shut away from the world; hermit
a. ob(=in the way)+sequ(=follow)
too eager to obey or advantage; showing excessive respect from hope of reward or advantage; slavishly attentive; servile; sycophantic
178 sedentary
179 mentor n. teacher
180 eclectic
181 coagulate v. thicken; congeal; clot
182 volatile a.
183 ebullient
184 probity
185 pundit n.
186 allocate v. assign
187 grovel v.
188 hiatus n. gap; pause
189 precursor
190 ostensible
a. sed(=sit)+ent(=quality)+ary(=relating to)
done sitting down at a desk, etc.; spending much of thier time seated; requiring sitting
a. ec<ex(=out)+lect(=choose)
selecting from various systems, doctrines, or sources; composed of material gathered from various sources, systems, etc.; a person who uses eclectic methods in philosophy, science, or art; selective; composed of elements drawn from disparate sources
evaporating rapidly; lighthearted; mercurial
a. e<ex(=out, up)+bul (=bubble, seal)
bubbling, boiling; overflowing with enthusiaism,high spirits, etc.; exuberant; showing excitement; overflowing with enthusiasm
n. prob(=test, good, proper)+ity(=nature)
uprightness of character, integrity, sincerity; uprightness; incorruptibility
learned Hindu; any learned man; authority on a subject
crawl or creep on gound; remain prostrate
n. pre(=before)+curs(=run)
harbringer; forerunner; sign; a predecessor as in office
a. os<ob(=over, against)+tens(=stretch)
put forward in an attempt to hide the real reason; apparent; pretended; apparent; professed; pretended
191 extol praise highly; praise; glorify
192 ignoble
193 impromptu
194 precocious
195 impasse
196 effrontery impudence; shameless boldness
197 indigenous native or beloning naturally
198 infamous
199 protocol n. col(=glue)
200 transgression n. violation of a law; sin
201 wane v. grow gradually smaller
202 mendicant n. beggar
203 iconoclastic a. attacking cherished traditions
v. ex(=out, up)+tol(=raise, support)
a. i<in(=not)+gno(=know)
of low character; mean; of low birth; of lowly origin; unworthy
n.a. im<in(=not)+pro(=before)+mpt<empt(=take)
improvisation; an promptu speech,performance,etc.; without preparation or advance thought; without previous preparation
a. pre(=before)+coc(=to mature, cook)
having developed certain faculties earlier than is normal; developed ahead of time
n. im<in(=not)+pas (=stride, step)
blind alley; place or position from which there is no way out; deadlock; predicament from which there is no escape
n. ef<ex(=out)+front(=forehead)
a. indi(=within)+gen(=birth)+ous(=having the quality of)
a. in(=not)+fam<fa(=say)
disgraceful; having a bad reputation; wicked; notoriously bad
first ro original draft of an agreement, signed by these making it; code of behavior, etiquette as practiced on diplomatic occasions; diplomatic etiquette
204 immaculate
205 aberrant a. abnormal or deviant
206 problematic a. perplexing; unsettled; questionable
207 permeable a. porous; allowing passage through
208 mite n. very small object or creature; small coin
209 malleable a. capable of being shaped by pounding
210 voracious
211 exotic
212 stigmatize
213 abjure v. renounce upon oath214 kith n. familiar friends
215 antiseptic n.a. sept(=rotten)
216 apostate n. st<a>(=stand)
217 inarticulate a. speechless; producing indistinct speech
218 berate v. scold sharply; scold strongly
219 beseech v. ask earnestly or urgently
220 oaf n. stupid, awkward person
221 comport v. bear one's self; behave
a. im<in(=not)+macul(=stain, spot)
pure; faultless; without a spot or stain; perfectly clean; right in every detail; pure; spotless
a. vor(=eat)+aci(=s.e.)+ous(=many, full)
devouring or eager to devour large puantities of food; very greedy or eager in some desire or persuit; insatiable; ravenous
a. exo(=outside)+t(=s.e.)+ic(=nature of)
introduced from another country; foreign or unusual style; striking or pleasing because colorful or unusual; not native; strange
v. stig(=to prick, to mark)
describe somebody scornfully; brand; mark as wicked
chemical substance preventing infection; preventing infection; substance that prevents infection
one who abandons his faith; one who abandons his religious faith or political beliefs
222 conjure v.
223 calumny n. malicious misrepresentation; slander
224 pedagogue n. teacher; dull and formal teacher
225 pittance n. a small allowance or wage
226 suppliant a. entreating; beseeching
227 devoid completely without; lacking
228 alacrity n. cheerful promptness
229 mundane a. mund(=world)230 broach v. open up
231 captious
232 thwart v. baffle; frustrate233 deign v. condescend
234 misanthropy n. anthrop(=man) hatred of mankind
235 troth n.
236 penchant n. strong inclination; liking
237 ornate
summon a devil; practice magic; inagine; invent
a. de(=intensive)+void(=empty)
worldly; dull, ordinary; worldly as opposed to spiritual
a. capt(=take)+i(=s.e.)+ous(=having the quality of)
finding fault or making protests especially about unimportant points; faultfinding
pledge of good faith especially in betrothal
a. orn(=decorate)+ate(=having the quality of)
richly ornamented; full of flowery language; not simple in style or vocabulary; excessively decorated; highly decorated
238 incorrigible
239 empirical
240 dubious a. doubtful
241 awry a. distorted; crooked
242 unwonted a. unaccustomed
243 inveigh v. denounce; utter censure or invective
244 lecherous a.
245 fatuous a. foolish; inane246 glib a. fluent
247 sagacious a. keen; shrewd; having insight
248 guileless a. without deceit
249 notorious
250 detraction n. slandering; aspersion
251 suave a. smooth; bland
a. in(=not)+cor<con(=together)+rig<rect(=straight)
that cannt be corrected, improved, or reformed beacause firmly established as a bad habit; uncorrectable
a. em<en(=in)+pir<per(=try out)
relying on observation and experiment, not on theory; relying or based on practical experience; based on experience
impure in thought and act; lustful; unchaste
a. not(=know)+ori(=s.e.)+ous(=many, full)
widly known for something bad; outstandingly bad; unfavorably known
252 amiable
253 jaded a. fatigued; surfeited254 deposition n. testimony under oath
255 vehement a. impetuous; with marked vigor
256 indolence n. laziness
257 stint n.258 gullible a. easily deeived
259 palatial a. magnificent
260 recondite a. abstruse; profound; secret
261 rote n. repetition
262 aloof a.e. remote in manner; apart; reserved
263 ribald a. wanton; profane
264 skulk v. move furtively and secretly
265 correlation n. mutual relationship266 fluency n. smoothness of speech267 humility n. humbleness of spirit268 adulation n. flattery; admiration
269 abstruse270 eschew v. avoid271 facilitate v. make less difficult272 lucrative a. profitable
273 pseudonym n. onym(=name)274 mnemonic a. pertaining to memory275 hirsute a. hairy
a. am(=love, friendly)+i(=s.e.)+able(=capable of)
good-tempered; kind-hearted; easy and pleasant to talk to; agreeable; lovable
supply; allotted amount; assigned portion of work
a. abs<ab(=intensive, away)+trus(=thrust)
deep in meaning; difficult to understand; obscure; profound; difficult to understand
name taken, especially by author, instead of his real name; pen name
276 mendacious a. lying; false
277 droll a. queer and amusing
278 rabid a. like a fanatic; furious
279 adamant a. hard; inflexible
280 minion n. a servile dependent281 reverie n. daydream; musing
282 imbroglio n.
283 censure n.v. blame; criticize
284 parry v. ward off a blow285 perdition n. damnation; complete ruin
286 brindled a. tawny or grayish with streaks or spots
287 endue v. provide with some quality; endow
288 exculpate v. clear from blame
289 felicitous a. apt; suitably expressed; well chosen
290 immune a. exempt
291 euphoria n. phor(=carry)
292 goad v. urge on
293 impale v. pierce294 indefatigable a. tireless
a complicated situation; perplexity; entanglement
sense of well-being; elation; feeling of exaggerated (or unfounded) well-being
295 meticulous a. excessively careful
296 dilettante n.
297 mercurial a. fickle; changing
298 anomalous a. abnormal; irregular299 conclave n. private meeting
300 progeny n. children; offspring
301 abstemious
302 profligate
303 nefarious a. very wicked
304 descant v. discuss fully
305 augment v. aug(=increase) make or become greater, increase306 tawdry a. cheap and gaudy
307 amass v. collect, pile or heap up
308 virtuoso n. highly skilled artist
309 arduous a. hard; strenuous
310 belie v.311 lacerate v. mangle; tear
aimless follower of the arts; amateur; dabbler
a. abs<ab(=away, from)+tem<tom(=cut)
not eating and drinking too much; frugal; temperate; sparing in dringk, etc.
433 hypocritical a. pretending to be virtuous; deceiving
434 innuendo n. hint; insinuation
435 cavil v. make frivolous objections
436 impolitic a. not wise
n. pre(=before)+cept(=take)
moral instruction; practical rule guiding conduct
n. ob(=against)+loqu(=say)
bad words spoken of a person or thing; ill repute; disgrade; slander; disgrace; infamy
v. sup<sub(=under, in place of)+plant(=plant)
take the place of ; take the place of someone, especially after getting him out of office; replace; usurp
n. dis(=not)+par(=equal)
inequality; difference; difference; condition of inequality
a. mord<mors(=bite)+ant(=having the quality of)
n.v. sur(=over)+mis(=send)
sting oneself with nettles; make rather angry; annoy; annoy; vex
437 precarious a. uncertain; risky
438 savor v. have a distinctive flavor, smell, or quality
439 inscrutable a.
440 candid a. straightforward
441 rivet n.v.
442 cajole v. coax; wheedle443 contemn v. regard with contempt; disregard
444 relinquish v. abandon
445 waive v. give up temporarily; yield
446 abhor hate something very much; detest
447 caustic
448 implication n. that which is hinted at or suggested
449 efface
450 stipulate
mysterious; that cannot be understood or known; incomprehensible; not to be discovered
circular rounded protuberance (as on a vault or shield or belt); focus one's attention on something; fasten with a rivet or rivets
v. ab(=away, from , intensive)+hor(=shudder)
a. caust(=burn)+ic(=nature of)
able to burn or destroy by chemical action; acrid; sarcastic; burning; sarcastically biting
v. ef<ex(=out)+fac(=face)
rub or wipe out; obliterate; make indistinct; rub out
v. stip(=press together)+ul(=s.e.)+ate(=make)
state or put forward as a necessary condition; insist upon as part of an agreement; make express conditions; specify
451 prognosis n. forecasted course of a disease; prediction
452 indict v. charge
453 relegate v.
454 expunge v. cancel; remove
455 despoil v. plunder
456 discomfit
457 contrite
458 peruse read carefully
459 gregarious
460 surreptitious
461 condescend462 bereave v. rob; leave sad by taking away463 venerate v. revere
464 inequity n. unfairness
send someone to a lower position or grade; hand over a matter for decision or carrying out; banish; consign to inferior position
v. dis(=not)+com<con(=thoroughly)+fit(=make, do)
frustrate the plans or expectations of; make someone uneasy or confused; put to rout; defeat; disconcert
a. con(=intensive, together)+trit(=rub)
filled with deep sorrow for wrongdoing; penitent
v. per(=intensive)+us(=use)
a. greg(=flock, mob)+ari(=s.e.)+ous(=full, many)
living in groups or societies; liking the company of others; sociable
a. sur<sub(=under)+rep<rap(=take)
done,got made, etc.in a secret,stealthy way,clandestine
v. con(=together)+de(=down)+scend(=climb)
do something that one's rank, merits, abilities, etc. do not require one to do; lower oneself; behave graciously, but in a way that shows one's feeling of superiority; bestow courtesies with a superior air
465 derelict
466 castigate
467 forensic a. suitable to debate or courts of law
468 burlesque n. v. give an imitation that ridicules
469 provident a.
470 jettison v. throw overboard
471 cohesion n. force which keeps parts together
472 resolution n.473 cadaver n. corpse
474 obdurate stubborn, obstinate, inflexible
475 transpire
476 prolific
477 modulate
478 concise
n.a. de(=intensive)+re(=back)+lict(=leave)
ship abandoned at sea; worthless person; person who neglects his duty; abandoned; deserted and left to fall into ruin; failing in one's duty
v. cast(=pure)+ig(=drive)+ate(=make)
punish severely with blows or by criticizing
displaying foresight; thrifty; preparing for emergencies
fixed determination; formal expression of opinion by a legislative body or a public meeting; solution of a doubt, question, discord, etc.; process of separating into constituents
a. ob(=intensive)+dur(=last)
v. tran<trans(=through)+spir(=breathe)
give off moisture or pass off vapor; become public or come to be known; exhale; become known; happen
a. pro(=forth)+l<al(=nourish)
producing many young or much fruit; turning out many products of the mind; fruitfl; abounding; abundantly fruitful
v. mod(=fit)+ul(=s.e.)+ate(=make)
regulate; change the voice; vary the frequency, amplitude or phase of a waves
a. con(=intensive)+cis(=cut)
brief; giving much information in few words; brief and compact
479 conglomeration n. mass of material sticking together480 recusant n. person who refuses to comply
481 callow a. unfledged; youthful482 guise n. appearance; costume
483 incisive
484 burgeon v. grow forth; send out buds
485 purloin v. steal486 incommodious a. not spacious
487 frugality n. thrift
488 proselytize v. convert to a religion or belief489 skeptic n. doubter
490 banal
491 gamut n. entire range
492 mandatory
493 behoove v. suited to; incumbent upon
494 halcyon a. calm; peaceful
495 implement
a. in(=in, into)+cis(=cut)
sharp and cutting; acute; clear-cut; cutting; sharp
a. ban(=prohibition, control)+al(=nature of)
commonplace; trite; hackneyed; commonplace; trite
n.a. mand(=order)+at(=s.e.)+ory(=relating to)
person or state to whom a mandate has been given; of a command; compulsory, obligatory
n.v. im<in(=in)+ple(=fill)
tool or instrument for working with; carry an undertaking, agreement, promise into effect; suppy what is needed; furnish with tools
496 incubate v. hatch; scheme497 harangue n. noisy speech
498 sophistry n.
499 invective
500 panegyric
501 replica n.
502 ethnic a. relating to races
503 erratic a. odd; unpredictable
504 salvage
505 slovenly a.
506 improvident
507 pinnacle n. pin(=dom)
508 canard n. unfounded rumor; exaggerated report509 finite a. limited
seemingly plausible but fallacious reasoning
n. in(=in, into, to, against)+vect<veh(=carry)
abuse language; curses; violent expressions
n. pan(=all)+egyr(=bring together)+ic(=nature of)
a formal speech or writing praising a person or event; high or hyperbolic praise,laudation; formal praise
a reproduction or copy of a work of art, especially a copy by the maker of the original; facsimile
n.v. salv(=safe)+age(=act)
the rescue of a ship and cargo at sea from peril such as fire, shipwreck, etc.; cargo, property, or ship saved; payment given to those who save property; <saving of> waste material that can be used again after being processed; save from loss, fire, wreck,
of or like a sloven; untidy; careless in work habits
a. im<in(=not)+pro(=before, forth)+vid(=look)
not looking to future needs; wasteful; thriftless
tall, pointed ornament built on to a roof or buttress; high, slender mountain peak; highest point
510 meander v. to wind or turn in its course
511 disparate a. basically different; unrelated
512 squalid a. dirty; neglected; poor
513 tenacity n. firmness; persistency; adhesiveness
514 zealot n. fanatic; person who shows excessive zeal
515 stanch v. check flow of blood516 implicit a. understood but not stated
517 imprudent a. lacking caution; injudicious
518 oscillate v. vibrate pendulumlike; waver
519 ironic a.
520 impugn
521 subjugate v. conquer; bring under control
522 traduce
523 hermetic a. obcure and mysterious; occult
524 lethal a. deadly
525 latent
526 abase
resulting in an unexpected and contray manner
v. im<in(=on, against)+pugn(=fight)
attack by argument or criticism,express doubt about a statement,act,quality,etc.; doubt; challenge; gainsay
v. tra<trans(=over, across)+duc(=lead)
say untrue or malicious things about; slander; expose to slander
a. lat(=carry, bear)+ent(=having the quality of)
present but not yet active, developed or visible; dormant; hidden
v. a<ad(=to)+bas(=lower)
make someone lower in rank, position, character, etc.; lower; humiliate
527 parallelism
528 presumptuous a. arrogant; taking liberties
529 hyperbole n. bol(=throw)
530 prodigal531 bruit v. tell or spread rumors
532 vogue n. popular fashion
533 genial
534 engender bring about; cause; produce
535 indulgent
536 avarice n. greediness for wealth537 bane n. cause of ruin
538 defamation
539 feign v. pretend
540 dally v. triffle with; procrastinate
541 igneous a. produced by fire; volcanic
n. par<para(=beside, side by side)+al (=other)
the state of never meeting because always at the same distance from each other; similarity; state of being parallel; similarity
exaggerated statement made for effect and not intended to be taken literally; exaggeration; overstatement
a. prod<pro(=forth)+ig(=drive)
wasteful; too free in giving or spending; abundant; wasteful; reckless with money
a. gen(=birth)+i(=s.e.)+al(=nature of)
favorable to growth; mild; warm; kindly,sympathetic; sociable
v. en(=make)+gen(=birth, creation)
a. in(=to)+dulg(=yield)+ent(=having the quality of)
inclined to indulge; lenient or kind, often to excess; humoring; yielding; lenient
n. de(=down)+fam<fa(=say)
harm that is given to one's reputation; slander; harming a person's reputation
542 proscribe
543 versatile
544 rancor = rancour n. bitterness; hatred
545 prate v. speak foolishly; boast idly
546 schism n. division; split
547 ineluctable
548 fledgling n.a.
549 cognizant having knowledge or being fully aware of
550 piety n. devoutness; reverence for God
551 ephemeral
552 erudite
553 equivocal a. doubtful; ambiguous
v. pro(=before)+scrib(=write)
forbid someone to do something; put outside the protection of the law; force someone to go away; ostracize; banish; outlaw
a. vers(=turn)+at(=s.e.)+ile(=capable of)
interested in and clever at many different things; having various uses; having many talents; capable of working in many fields
a. in(=not)+e<ex(=out)+luct(=struggle)
that cannot be escaped from; irresistible; not to be escaped
young bird just able to fly; young inexperienced person
a. co<con(=thoroughly)+gn<gno(=know)+iz(=s.e.) +ant(=having the quality of)
a. ep<epi(=upon)+hemer(=day)+al(=nature of)
living for a very short time; trasitory; short-lived; fleeting
a. e<ex(=out)+rud(=crude)
having or showing a wide knowledge gained from reading; learned; learned;scholarly
554 passive a. not active; acted upon
555 catalyst n. lys(=to loose)
556 doughty a. courageous
557 garrulous a. loquacious; wordy
558 dross n. waste matter; worthless impurities
559 laconic a. brief and to the point
560 vicarious a. acting as a substitute; done by a deputy
561 salubrious a. healthful
562 serendipity n.
563 rigor n. severity
564 ameliorate v. improve
565 apocryphal a. cryph<crypt
566 graduated a.
567 winsome a.
568 atrophy569 viscous a. sticky; gluey
570 hybrid n. mongrel; mixed breed
571 prodigy n. highly gifted child; marvel
a combination which starts a reaction; agent which brings about a chemical change while it remains unchanged
gift for finding valuable things not searched for
relating to the apocryphal; not genuine; not genuine; sham
wasting away of the body or of a moral quality; cause atrophy in or waste away
572 flamboyant a. ornate
573 abominate v. loathe; hate
574 arbitrary
575 elicit draw out; evoke; draw out by discussion
576 digress turn or wander away from the main point
577 vindicate
578 paragon
579 munificent
580 sundry a. various; several581 myriad n. very large number582 enamored a. in love
583 indigence n. poverty, indigent584 taciturn a. habitually silent; talking little
585 abnegation n. repudiation; self-sacrifice
586 epilogue n. log(=speech)
587 abrogate abolish laws, customs, etc.
a. ar(=to)+bit<bat(=go)+r(=s.e.)+ary(=relating to)
based on opinion or impulse only, not on reason; dictatorial; using despotic power; fixed or decided; despotic
v. e<ex(=out)+lic(=entice, permit)
v. di<dis(=apart)+gres (=go, step)
v. vin(=force)+dic(=say)+ate(=make)
prove the justice, truth, validity, etc. of; clear of charges
n. para(=beside)+gon(=compare, test, angle)
a model or pattern of perfection or excellence; model of perfection
a. mun(=gift, service)+i(=s.e.)+fic(=make, do) +ent(=having the quality of)
extremely generous; large in amount or splendid in quality; very generous
peroration, <opp.> prologue; last part of a literary work; short speech at conclusion of dramatic work
v. ab(=away)+rog(=ask)
588 nostrum n. questionable medicine
589 parallel a.
590 quintessence n. purest and highest embodiment
591 sunder v. separate; part
592 effusive
593 sloth n.
594 resolve n.v. determination
595 n. inner excitement; exuberance
596 mitigate v. appease
597 torpor n. lethargy; sluggishness; dormancy
598 sanction v. approve; ratify
599 gauntlet n. leather glove
600 palpable601 gossamer a. sheer; like cobwebs
602 mercenary
603 partisan a.
to cause to correspond or lie in the same direction and equidistant in all parts
a. ef<ex(=out)+fus(=pour)
expressing excessive emotion in an unrestrained manner; pouring out; overflowing; pouring forth; gushing
laziness; slow-moving tree dwelling mammal
effervescence Cach viêt khac : effervescency
a. palp(=touch)+able(=capable of)
that can be felt or touched; clear to the mind; tangible; easily perceptible
n.a. merc(=trade)+en(=s.e.)+ary(=relating to)
soldier hired for pay to serve in a foreign army; working only for money or other reward; inspired by love of money; interested in money or gain
one-sided; prejudiced; committed to a party
604 compendium
605 elegy n. poem or song expressing lamentation
606 nullify v. to make invalid
607 beget v. father; produce; give rise to
608 idiosyncrasy n. peculiarity; eccentricity
609 countenance
610 disdain
611 reprieve n.v.
612 exigency
613 innate
614 kinship n.615 savant n. scholar
616 inertia n. state of being inert or indisposed to move
617 quagmire n. bog; marsh618 moot a. debatable
619 paradigm n. model; example; pattern
n. com<con(=with)+pend(=hang, weigh)
concise and comprehensive account; summary; brief comprehensive summary
n.v. coun<con(=together)+ten(=hold)
face, including its appearance and expression; support; give support, approval, or encouragement to; approve; tolerate
n.v. dis(=not)+dain<dign(=worthy)
contempt; scorn; look on with contempt; think it dishonorable to do something; be too proud; treat with scorn or contempt
postponement or remission of punishment, especially by death; delay or respite; postpone or delay punishment; give relief for a short time from danger, trouble, etc.; temporary stay
n. ex(=out)+ig(=drive)
a situation demanding urgent action or attention; urgent situation
a. in(=in)+nat(=to be born)
existing naturally rather than acquired; existing as an inherent attribute; inborn
a close connection marked by community of interests or similarity in nature
620 splenetic a. spiteful; irritable; peevish
621 disseminate
622 perfunctory
623 ligneous a. like wood
624 beneficent doing good; kind; kindly; doning good
625 pathology n. path(=disease) science of diseases
626 obfuscate
627 superfluous a. excessive; overabundant; unnecessary
628 vex v. annoy; distress
629 charisma n.
630 perpetual
631 recidivism n. habitual return to crime
632 impassive
633 armada n. fleet of warships
v. dis(=apart)+semin(=seed)
distribute or spread widely ideas, doctrines, etc.; scatter like seeds
a. per(=falsely)+funct(=perform)
done as a duty or routine but without care or interest; doing things without concern or solicitude; superficial; listless; not thorough
a. bene(=good)+fic(=do, make)+i(=s.e.) +ent(=having the quality of)
v. ob(=upon, over)+fusc(=dark) +ate(=make)
darken or obscure the mind; bewilder; confuse; muddle
divine gift; great popular charm or appeal of a political leader
a. per(=through, throughout)+pet(=seek, strive)
never-ending; going on for a long time or without stopping; continual; often repeated; everlasting
a. im<in(=not)+pas (=feel, suffer)
showing no sign of feeling; unmoved; without feeling; not affected by pain
634 mellifluous635 jocund a. merry
636 profusion n.
637 castigation n. punishment; severe criticism
638 fustian a. pompous; bombastic
639 brevity
640 calumniate v. slander
641 guile n. deceit; duplicity642 inured a. accustomed; hardened
643 jeopardy n. exposure to death or danger
644 educe v. draw forth; elicit
645 tumult n. commotion; riot; noise
646 lionize v. treat as a celebrity647 ferret v. drive or hunt out of hiding
648 vagary n. caprice; whim
649 copious a. plentiful650 mien n. demeanor; bearing
651 depict
a. mel (=honey)+i(=s.e.)+flu(=flow)+ous(=having the quality of)
to endow or furnish with requisite ability, character, knowledge, skill, or possessions
n. per(=falsely)+jur(=swear, law)
the act of making a false statement after taking an oath to tell the truth; wilful false statement; false testimony while under oath
resentment; anger; sense of injury or insult
671 inveigle v. lead astray; wheedle
672 hallowed a. blessed; consecrated673 brusque a. blunt; abrupt
674 heretic n.675 conciliatory a. reconciling; soothing
676 gainsay v. deny677 contusion n. bruise
678 unequivocal
679 garish a. gaudy680 blithe a. gay; joyous
681 insensible a. unconscious; unresponsive
682 decorous a. proper
683 decorum n. decorous
684 malefactor wrongdoer or criminal
685 auspicious
686 pretentious
687 remonstrate v.
person who maintains opinions contrary to the doctrines of the church
a. equ(=same,voc(=call,voice)
clear, having one only possible meaning; plain; obvious
n. male<mal(=bad)+fact(=do, make)
a. au<avi(=bird)+spic(=look)+i(=s.e.)+ous(=having the quality of)
showing signs or promising good fortune, favorable; favoring success
a. pre(=before)+tent(=stretch)
claiming great merit or importance; ostentatious; ambitious
say or plead in protest, objection, complaints, etc.
688 incognito689 beholden a. obligated; indebted
690 travesty
691 inordinate
692 refractory a.
693 fraught a. filled
694 disinterested
695 perennial
696 gratuitous
697 plenary
698 anachronism
a.e. in(=not)+co<con(=thoroughly)+gn<gno(=know)
concealed under a disguised identity; with an assumed name; with one's name, identity, etc. concealed; with identity concealed; using an assumed name
n.v. tra<trans(=over, across)+vest(=dress)
any treatment that makes a serious work seem ridiculous; imitation or description of something; comical parody; treatment aimed at making something appear ridiculous
a. in(=not)+ordin(=order)
not properly restrained or controlled; excessive; immoderate; unrestrained; excessive
resisting control, discipline, etc. wilful; not yielding to treatment; hard to melt, fuse or work; stubborn; unmanageable
a. dis(=not)+inter(=between)+est(=to be)
not influenced by personal feelings or interests; fair; indifferent; unprejudiced
n.a. per(=through, throughout)+enn<an (=year)
perennial plant; continuing throughout the whole year; lasting for a very long time; living for more than two years
a. grat(=thank, pleasing)+uit(=s.e.)+ous(=having the quality of)
given, obtained, or done without payment; done, or given without good reason; uncalled; given freely; unwarranted
a. plen(=fill)+ary(=relating to)
unlimited; absolute; attended by all who have a right to attend; complete; full
n. chron(=time,age)
mistake in dating something; something out of date now or in a description of past events; an error involving time in a story
699 dormant
700 empathy
701 censor n. v.
702 dissonance n. discord
703 placate soothe; pacify; pacify; conciliate
704 cacophony n. discord
705 apotheosis n. theo(=God)
706 lassitude n. lass(=weary)
707 maladroit
708 grouse v. complain; fuss
709 gauche a. clumsy; boorish
710 vitriolic a. corrosive; sarcastic
711 wan a. having a pale or sickly color; pallid
712 evanescent
a. dorm(=sleep)+ant(=having the quality of)
in a state of inactivity but awaiting development or activity; sleeping; lethargic; torpid
n. em<en(=in)+path(=feel, suffer)
projecting oneself into and so fully understanding, and losing one's identity in a work of art or other object of contemplation; sharing another person's feelings
overseer of marals; person who reads to eliminate inappropriate remar
v. plac(=peace)+ate(=make)
deification; release from earthly life; deification; glorification
tiredness; state of being uninterested in things; languor; weariness
a. mal(=bad)+a(=to)+droit<rect(=straight, right)
not adroit; clumsy; tactless; clumsy; bungling
a. e<ex(=out, intensive)+van(=empty)+esc(=becoming)
tending to fade from sight; soon going from the memory; ephemeral; fleeting; vanishing
713 verbiage
714 ideology n. ideas of a group people715 figment n. invention; imaginary thing
716 render v.
717 evoke718 astute a. wise; shrewd719 obsolete a. outmoded
720 regal a.
721 accretion n. growth; increase
722 acrid a. sharp; bitterly pungent
723 multifarious a. fa<fac(=make)
724 aggregate a. sum; total725 tenet n. doctrine; dogma
726 allusion n. indirect reference
727 ostracize v. ostrac(=shell)728 opalescent a. iridescent
729 desultory a. aimless; jumping around
730 shard n. fragment, generally of pottery
n. verb(=word)+i(=s.e.)+age(=collective)
unnecessary words for the expression of an idea, etc.; pompous array of words
cause someone or something to be or become; give in return or exchange; present, send in; give a performance of; express in another languge; deliver; provide; represent
v. e<ex(=out, up)+vok/voc(=call)
call forth or summon a spirit, etc.; draw forth or elicit a particular mental image, reaction, etc.
of a king,royal; characteristic of a king,splendid,stately,magnificent,etc.
varied, diversified; varied; greatly diversified
shut out from society; refuse to meet, talk to, etc.; exclude from public favor; ban
731 ambivalence
732 rendition n.
733 enrapture v. please intensely734 aviary n. enclosure for birds735 beatific a. giving bliss; blissful736 serrated a. having a sawtoothed edge
737 benefactor n. fact(=do,make)
738 parapet n. low wall at edge of roof or balcony
739 obeisance
740 biennial n.a. enni(=year)
741 furtive a. stealthy
742 renaissance n.
743 coalesce v. combine; fuse
744 cabal n.
745 arid a. dry; barren
746 mutinous a. unruly; rebellious747 taut a. tight; ready748 thrall n. slave; bondage
749 carnage killing of many people; destruction of life
n. val(=worth,strength)
the state of having either or both of two contrary or similar values, meanings, etc.; the state of having contradictory or conflicitng emotional attitudes
translation; artistic interpretation of a song, etc.
person who has given financial help to a school, hospital, or charitable institution; gift gver; patron
n. ob(=intensive)+eis<aud(=hear)
deep bow of respect or homage; homage; obedience, submission
plant that lives two years; occuring every two years
the revival of letters, and then of art, which marks the transition from medieval to modern time
small group of persons secretly united to promote their own interests
n. carn(=flesh)+age(=collective)
750 abeyance n. bey(=gape)
751 alchemy n. medieval chemistry752 bauble n. trinket; trifle
753 secular a.
754 anathema
755 circumlocution n. locut(=say)
756 indemnify v.
757 chafe v. warm by rubbing; make sore by rubbing758 tribute n. tax levied by a ruler; mark of respect
759 eccentric n.a. odd; whimsical; irregular
760 n.761 foray n. raid
762 agrarian a. pertaining to land or its cultivation
763 betroth v.764 urbane a. suave; refined; elegant
765 laudatory a. expressing praise
766 brook v. tolerate; endure
767 dearth n. scarcity
condition of not being in force or in use for a time; suspended action
worldly; not pertaining to church matters; temporal
n. them(=put,place)
formal declaration of the church, excommunicating somebody or condemning something as evil; solemn curse
roundabout way of speaking; roundabout expression; indirect or roundabout expression
make secure against loss; compensate for loss
divestiture Cach viêt khac : divestment
an order to an offending party to rid itself of property; it has the purpose of depriving the defendant of the gains of wrongful behavior
engage a waman in contract of marriage; become engaged to marry
768 debonair a. friendly; aiming to please
769 cupidity n. greed
770 relevant a.
771 refute v. disprove
772 lout n. clumsy person
773 gibber v. speak foolishly
774 depredation
775 stymie v. present an obstacle; stump
776 cache n. hiding place
777 peripheral a. pher(=carry)
778 subside v. settle down; descend; grow quiet
779 stoic n.
780 abstinence n. restraint from eating or drinking
781 dregs n. sediment; worthless residue
782 baleful a. deadly; destructive
783 percussion n.
784 dulcet a. sweet sounding
785 stolid a. dull; impassive
786 efficacy n. power to produce desired effect
closely connected with what is happening, being discussed, done, etc.; to the point
n. de(=intensive)+pred(=plunder)
destruction or pillaging of property; plundering
of external boundary or surface; marginal; outer
person who is indifferent to pleasure or pain
striking one object against another sharply
787 hackneyed a. commonplace; trite
788 ferment n. agitation; commotion
789 galvanize v. stimulate by shock; stir up790 estranged a. separated
791 repugnant a.
792 blighted a. suffering from a disease; destroyed
793 facade n. front of the building
794 preclude
795 fecundity n. fertility; fruitfulness
796 fealty n. loyalty; faithfulness797 oligarchy n. government by a few
798 petulant a. touchy; peevish
799 finesse n. delicate skill
800 verity n. truth; reality801 cower v. shrink quivering, as from fear
802 advocate
803 indiscriminate
804 collusion
805 garbled a.806 striated a. marked with parallel bands
distasteful; causing a feeling of dislike or opposition
v. pre(=before)+clud(=shut)
prevent; make impossible in advance; make impossible; eliminate
n.v. ad(=to)+voc(=call)
a person who advocates; barrister; speak in favor of something; urge; plead for
a. in(=not)+dis(=apart)+crimin(=separate, guilty, crime)
acting without care or taste; choosing at random; confused
n. col<con(=together)+lus/lud(=laugh, play)
secret agreement for an unlawful or evil purpose; conspiring in a fraudulent scheme
mixed up; based on false or unfair selection
807 bode v. foreshadow; portend
808 gnarled a. twisted
809 chronicle v. report; record (in chronological order)
810 gourmand n.
811 uncouth a.
812 flout v. reject; mock
813 equipoise n. balance; balancing force; equilivrium
814 debilitate make weak; weaken; enfeeble
815 n. forcible restraint, especially unlawfully816 buttress n. support or prop
817 gerrymander v.
818 homogeneous of the same kind
819 incongruity n. lack of harmony; absurdity
820 viable a. capable of maintaining life
821 immutable that cannot be changed; unchangeable
822 insularity n. narrow-mindedness; isolation
823 intransigence n.
824 absolve
epicure; person who takes excessive pleasure in food and drink
rough, awkward, not cultured; outlandish; clumsy; boorish
v. de(=reverse)+bilit(=strong)+ate(=make)
duress Cach viêt khac : duresse
change voting district lines in order to favor a political party
a. gen(=birth,kind)
a. im<in(=not)+mut(=change)
state of stubborn unwillingness to compromise
v. ab(=from)+solv/solu(=loosen)
declare someone free from guilt or punishment; pardon an offense
825 portend v. foretell; presage
826 lascivious a. lustful
827 germane a. pertinent; bearing upon the case at hand
828 pertinent a. suitable; to the point
829 licentious a. wanton; lewd; dissolute
830 prattle v. babble
831 usury n. lending money at illegal rates of interest
832 salient
833 guffaw n. boisterous laughter
834 lugubrious a. mournful
835 lurid a. wild; sensational
836 desuetude n. disused condition
837 dexterous a. skillful
838 malicious a. dictated by hatred or spite
839 hoary a. white with age
n.a. sal(=leap, salt)+i(=s.e.)+ent(=having the quality of)
salient angle; forward wedge driven into the enemy's battle front; outstanding, prominent, easily noticed; pointing outwards
840 garrulity n. talkativeness
841 grisly a. causing horror or terror, ghastly
842 glut v. overstock; fill to excess
843 exude v. discharge; give forth
844 incompatible a. inharmonious845 bucolic a. rustic; pastoral
846 acerbity n. bitterness of speech and temper
847 metamorphosis n. morph(=form)
848 ecclesiastic a. pertaining to the church
849 hamper v. obstruct
850 misanthrope n. anthrop(=man)
851 ennui n. boredom852 lucent a. shining; bright
853 prevaricate
854 pernicious injurious; harmful; fatal; very destructive
855 fissure n. crevice
change of form or character, eg. by natural growth or development
hater of mankind; person who avoids society; one who hates mankind
v. pre(=before)+varic(=straddle)+ate(=make)
make untrue or partly untrue statements, try to evade telling the whole truth; lie
a. per(=through, thoroughly)+nic<noc(=harm, kill)
856 amorphous
857 seethe v. be disturbed; boil
858 fetish n.
859 expedite
860 incursion n. temporary invasion
861 sanguine a. sangu(=blood)
862 phlegmatic a. calm; not easily disturbed
863 fortitude n. fort(=strong)864 deciduous a. falling of as of leaves
865 whet v. sharpen; stimulate
866 askance a.e.
867 alleviate
868 opaque a. dark; not transparent
869 repertoire n.
870 bombastic a. pompous; using inflated language
871 raze v. destroy completely
872 stupor
873 ensconce v. settle comfortably
874 parley n. conference
a. a<an(=not, without)+morph(=form)
having no definite shape or form; shapeless
object supposed to possess magical powers; an object of special devot
v. ex(=out)+ped(=foot)
help the progress of; speed up business, etc.
hopeful; optimistic; having a red complexion; cheerful; hopeful
calm courage in the face of pain, danger, or difficulty; bravery; courage
with suspicion; with a sideway or indirect look
v. al<ad(=to, add)+lev(=light, lift)
make pain or suffering less or easier to bear; relieve
list of works of music, drama, etc., a performer is prepared to prese
n. stup(=dumb-struck)
almost unconscious condition caused by shock, drugs, alcohol, etc.; state of apathy; daze; lack of awareness
875 pensive a.
876 fulminate v. thunder; explode
877 blasphemous a. profane; impious
878 despotism n. tyranny
879 celibate a.
880 perquisite n. any gain above stipulated salary
881 crass a. very unrefined; grossly insensible
882 redundant a.
883 coda n.
884 pied a. variegated; multicolored
885 pious a. devout
886 piquant a. pleasantly tart-tasting; stimulating
887 platitude n. trite remark; commonplace statement
888 denouement n.
889 tribunal n. place of judgment; court of justice
890 disavow891 fetter v. shackle
892 epitaph n. taph(=tomb)
dreamily thoughtful; thoughtful with a hint of sadness
quality of a musical tone produced by a musical instrument
a. pre(=before)+fa(=say)
unnatural, mysterious, weird; strange; mysterious
v. at<ad(=to, intensive)+tenu(=thin)
make thin or slender; weaken; make thin; weaken
a. in(=not)+im<am(=love)
1069 forestall v. stall(=to put)
1070 impetuous a. violent; hasty; rash
1071 mollify v. soothe
1072 obtrude
1073 turbulence n. state of violent agitation
1074 abdicate
1075 reiterate v. say or do again several times; repeat
1076 sumptuous
1077 recant v.
1078 immolate
1079 altercation quarrel or noisy argument; wordy quarrel1080 criteria n. standards used in judging
1081 disingenuous
upset somebody or his plans by doing something unexpectedly early; buy up; do something first and so prevent another from doing it; prevent by taking action in advance
v. ob(=in the way, intensive)+trud/trus(=thrust)
push oneself, one's opinions, etc. forward when unwanted; force oneself upon others; push into prominence
v. ab(=off)+dic(=say, proclaim)
formally give up an office or a duty; give up the throne; renounce; give up
a. sumpt(=take, use, waste)+u(=s.e.)+ous(=full, many)
impending; likely to happen without delay; impending; near at hand
a. e<ex(=out)+greg(=flock, mob)
remarkably bad; outstanding, used for someone or something bad; flagrant; gross; shocking
point directly overhead in the sky; summit
v. a<ad(=to)+ver(=true)
declare as true; assert; affirm; state confidently
not saying all that is known or felt; in the habit of saving little; reserved; uncommunicative, inclined to silence
1113 discrepancy
1114 torque n. twisiting force; force producing rotation
1115 wrest v. pull away; take by violence
1116 connivance n.
1117 annihilate destroy completely; put an end to
1118 deleterious a. harmful
1119 exorbitant
1120 antipathy
1121 authentic
1122 intermittent
1123 imputation n. charge; repraoch
1124 supposition
1125 emanate come out; issue; issue forth
1126 inept
n. dis(=apart)+crep(=rattle)
difference; absence of agreement; lack of consistency; difference
pretense of ignorance of something wrong; assistance
v. an<ad(=to, near)+nihil(=nothing)
a. ex(=out)+orb(=track, circle)
going beyond what is reasonable, just, proper, usual,etc.; excessive
n. anti(=against, opposite)+path(=feel)+y(=that which)
strong and decided dislike; aversion; dislike
a. hen(=perpare,achieve)
genuine, not fictitious; reliable, trustworthy
a. inter(=between)+mit(=send)
stopping and starting again at intervals; periodic; on and off
n. sup<sub(=under)+pos(=put)
supposing; guess; hypothesis; hypothesis; surmise
v. e<ex(=out)+man(=flow, stay)
a. in(=not)+ept<apt(=fit)
not suitable to the purpose; wrong in a foolish and awkward way; unsuited; absurd; incompetent
1127 ubiquitous a. being everywhere; omnipresent1128 diffidence n. shyness
1129 colloquial a.
1130 tractable a. docile
1131 encumber
1132 enhance v. advance; improve
1133 diffusion n.
1134 dilatory a. delaying
1135 facetious a. humorous; jocular
1136 flippancy n. trifling gaiety
1137 insouciant a. indifferent; without concern or care
1138 assuage v. ease; lessen pain
1139 propensity a natural inclination or tendency
1140 fallacious a. misleading
1141 scurrilous a. obscene; indecent
1142 factious a.
1143 daunt v. intimidate1144 torturous a. marked by extreme suffering1145 transitory a. existing for a short time only
pertaining to conversational or common speech
v. en(=in)+cumb(=lean, lie)
get in the way of; be a burden to; choke up
wordiness; spreading in all directions like a gas
n. pro(=forth)+pens(=hang, weigh)
inclined to form factions; causing dissension
1146 throe n. extreme struggling anguish
1147 sullen a.
1148 pinioned a, n, v
1149 vaunt n.v.
1150 preen v.
1151 debauchery n.
1152 iconoclast n.1153 indolent a. habitually inactive or idle
1154 indignant a.
1155 sterile a. having no reproductive power
1156 palindrome n.
1157 salutatory n.1158 reprehend v. express strong disapproval of
1159 acerbic a.
1160 extricable a. capable of being extricated
1161 fecund a.
1162 insalubrious a. detrimental to health
1163 cohort n.
1164 innovate v.1165 cynical a. exhibiting moral skepticism
showing a brooding ill humor; darkened by clouds
(of birds) especially having the flight feathers; bound fast especially having the arms restrained
extravagant self-praise; extravagant self-praise
clean with one's bill, of birds; pride or congratulate (oneself) for an achievement
a wild gathering involving excessive drinking and promiscuity
an image-breaker; someone who tries to destroy traditional ideas or institutions
having such anger and scorn as is aroused by meanness or wickedness
a word or phrase that reads the same backward as forward
the opening oration at the commemcement in American colleges
sour or bitter in taste; harsh or corrosive in tone
capable of producing offspring or vegetation; intellectually productive
a company of companions or supporters; a band of warriors (originally a unit of a Roman Legion)
to introduce or strive to introduce new things
1166 retroaction n.
1167 glutton n.
1168 sycophant n.1169 conjoin v. to unite1170 anhydrous a. withered
1171 provocative a.
1172 incoherent a.
1173 litigate v.
1174 haughty a.
1175 arrogant a.
1176 philanthropy n.
1177 perceptive a.
1178 artifice n. deception; trickery
1179 calk n.v.
1180 qualm n. a fit of nausea
Operation on something past or preceding
a person who is devoted to eating and drinking to excess; wolverine of northern Eurasia
a servile flatterer, especially of those in authority or influence
serving or tending to provoke, excite, or stimulate; stimulating discussion orexciting controversy; exciting sexual desire
not logically coordinated, as to parts, elements, or details
to cause to become the subject-matter of a suitat law
having or showing arrogant superiority to and disdain of those one views as unworthy
unduly or excessively proud, as of wealth, station, learning, etc
voluntary promotion of human welfare; active humanitarianism
having the ability to perceive or understand; keen in discernmenta word or phrase that reads the same backward as forward
a metal cleat on the bottom front of a horseshoe to prevent slipping; provide with calks; seal with caulking; injure with a calk
1181 solicit v.
1182 spendthrift n.1183 fanatic n.a. a religious zealot
1184 benevolent
1185 nostalgic a.
1186 chronology n.1187 adulate v. flatter in an obsequious manner1188 coltish a. given to merry frolicking
1189 ostentatious
1190 acrimony n.1191 imprecation n. a curse
1192 epiphany n.1193 indefatigability n. tireless determination
1194 intemperance n.
1195 latency n. the state of being dormant
1196 eminence n.
1197 idyllic a.
1198 renascence n. the revival of learning and culture
make a solicitation or entreaty for something; request urgently; make amorous advances towards; offer one's body for sex in return for money
someone who spends money prodigallyRecklessly wasteful
a. bene(=good)+vol(=will)+ent(=having the quality of)
doing or inclined to do good; kindly; charitable; generous; charitable
unhappy at being away and longing for familiar things or persons
the science that treats of computation of time,or of investigation and arrangement of events
done for unnecessary display; liking to attract notice; showy; pretentious
Isn't it rather ostentatious to wear a Phi Beta kappa key on a chain around your neck?; The real hero is modest, never ostentatious.
sharpness or bitterness of speeech or temper
any appearance or bodily manifestation of a deity
immoderate action or indulgence, as of the appetites
an elevated position with respect to rank, place, character, condition, etc
excellent and delightful in all respects; suggestive of an idyll; charmingly simple and serene
1199 bilge n.v.1200 hedonistic a. devoted to pleasure1201 vernacular n. the language of one's country1202 expository a. pertaining to a formal presentation
1203 insalubrity n.
1204 pervasive a. thoroughly penetrating or permeating1205 uxoricide n.1206 teem v. to be full to overflowing
1207 satiric a.1208 beatify v. to make supremely happy
1209 calcify v.
1210 loutish a.
1211 enfetter v.
1212 consummation n.
1213 economical a.
1214 economy n.1215 magnanimity n. extremely liberal generosity of spirit
where the sides of the vessel curve in to form the bottom; cause to leak (as of vessels); take in water at the bilge
the quality of being insalubrious and debilitating
resembling poetry, in which vice, incapacity,or corruption is held up to ridicule
become impregnated with calcium salts; turn into lime; become calcified; convert into lime
ill-mannered and coarse and contemptible in behavior or appearance
restrain with fetters; constrain; make a slave;
the act of bringing to completion or fruition
using the minimum of time or resources necessary for effectiveness; of or relating to an economy, the system of production and management of material wealth
the system of production and distribution and consumption; the efficient use of resources; frugality in the expenditure of money or resources
nghệ sỹ bậc thầy, người nghệ sỹ rất thanh thạo; sư cho thấy kỹ năng đặc biệt
gây ấn tượng sai lầm, , không giữ lời hứa,nói ngược lại
trong trắng, tiêt hạnh
Trầm tính ít nói
nhat gan
trong mờ
nồng nhiệt, nhiệt thanh
mêm mại, dê uốn, yểu điệu, uyển chuyển
sư tư chủ, kiên tri; sư độ lượng
nóng nảy cau kỉnhđẹp giả tạo; đẹp mã; hao nhoang
Bóng lang, rưc rỡ, chói ngời
giải tan, phân tan xua tan, lam tan tac (mây mù...); rải rắc, gieo vãi, gieo rắc, truyên (tin đồn...)(v t ly) tan sắcâ
(n)(số nhiêu polemics) cu c lu n chiên, ô âbút chiên; bai lu n chiên, bút chiên; ( số ânhiêu) sư lu n chiên, sư bút chiên; thu t â âlu n chiên, thu t bút chiênâ â
sôi nổi, hoạt bat, lanh lợi; (thưc vật) sống dai, lâu năm
(a) (nói vê quyên lưc, quyên hạn..) không có giơi hạn; tuy t đối;(nói vê cac cu c ê ôh i hop..) tất cả moi người có quyên ôtham gia đêu có m t đầy đủ; toan thểă
1. Sư lỗi thời, việc, ng ời lỗi thời. 2. Sư sai niên đại
Sư thấu cảm
nhân viên kiểm duyệt; kiểm duyệt
(vt) xoa dịu (ai); lam cho (ai) bơt gi nâ
âm thanh chói tai, tạp âm
sư mệt nhoc, sư mệt moi, sư uể oải
Vụng vê, không khôn khéo
cằn nhằn, cau nhau
vụng vê
sunfuric; cay độc, châm choc, chua cay
phù du, chóng phai mờ
nằm im lim, không hoạt đ ng; ngủ đông; ôtiêm tang; ngấm ngầm, âm ỉ (thương nghi p) không sinh lợi (vốn); (phap ly) êkhông ap dụng, không thi hanh
(âm nhạc) sư nghịch tai; tính không hoa tan; sư không hoa hợp, sư bất hoa
sư thăng bằng, cân bằng; trong lượng cân bằng, đối trong
lam yêu đi, lam giảm số l ợng
sư câu thúc, sư cầm tù; sư cưỡng ép, sư ép bu cô
xắp xêp gian lận (trong cuộc bo phiêu ) để gianh phần thắng
có thể lam được; có thể tồn tại, có thể sống được
tính chất la một hòn đảo, tính hẹp hòi thiển cận
1. Giải, cơi, gỡ ra. 2. Tha tội, xã tội, miên trach cho
dâm dật, dâm đãng, khiêu dâm
thích hợp, phù hợp
phóng túng, bừa bãi, dâm loạn
sư cho vay nặng lãi
lồi ra ,nhô ra ,nổi bật
tiêng cười hô hố, tiêng cười ha hả
sầu thảm, bi thảm
hoa râm, bạc
(vt) bao hi u; bao điêm, bao trươc; bao êtrươc, cảnh cao
đúng chỗ, thích đang, đi thăng vao vấn đê chính
(n) chuy n tầm phao; chuy n vơ vẩn trẻ ê êcon; (vi) nói bi bô; nói chuy n tầm phao ê(vê người lơn)
không đ ợc sử dụng
khéo, khéo tay, có kỹ xảo; khéo léo; thu n dùng tay phảiâ
Hiểm đ c, có ac tâm; có hiêm thù, cố tinh ôlam hại
tính nói nhiêu, ba hoa
ghê tơm, kinh khủng, rùng rợn
nhồi nhét, thừa mứa
rỉ, ứa ra
Không hợp vơi, kỵ nhau, xung khắcđồng quê, điên viên
1. Vị chat, vị chua. 2. Tính chất chua chat
Sư thay đổi hinh dang ho c bản chấtă
lam vương víu
sư buồn chan, sư chan nản
độc, nguy hại
vêt nứt; chỗ gãy
giao sĩ (thu c) giao h i; thích hợp vơi ô ôgiao h iô
nói l p lờ; nói quanh co (để lừa dối ho c â ăđể lảng tranh sư th t)â
Nổi lên ,sủi bot ,kích động
vật thờ; điêu mê tín
xúc tiên, tiên hanh, giải quyêt
Sư xâm nhập, tấn công bất ngờ
Lạc quan, hồng hao
phơt tỉnh, lạnh lùng, thản nhiên
sư chịu đưng, ngoan cường; sư dũng cảmổiụng la
(sư) mai sắc; kích thích, khuấy động
nghiêng, ngờ vưc
tối tăm, không thông suốt, tri độn
khoa trương
San bằng, xoa trụi
Sư ngẩn ngơ, t+F1046rạng thai kinh ngạc
để gon lon, ngồi gon lon, ngồi thu lu
cuộc hòa đam, thương lượng
Vô định hinh, không có hinh dạng nhất định, không kêt tinh (dùng cho hoa chất)
Lam giảm nhẹ, lam bơt, lam dịu, lam khuây
Vốn tiêt mục (tất cả cac bản nhạc, vơ kịch 1 nghệ sĩ có thể trinh diên)
sâu sắc, trầm ngâm
bang bổ, nguyên rủa
độc thân
bổng lộc, tiên thù lao thêm, thừa hương
thô bỉ , đần độn dốt dặc
(âm nhạc) đoạn cuối
đa mau
kêt quả,kêt thúc 1 vơ kịch
toa an
chối, không nh n, từ boâtrói buộc; kiêm chê; cùm, xích
văn bia, văn mộ chí
xoè lửa, nổ, nổi giận đùng đùng; tuôn ra, phun ra
bạo ng ợc , chuyên quyên
Thừa, rườm ra; red<re(=back, again)+und(=wave)
(a) ngoan đạo, sùng đạo; đạo đức giả; (từ cổ,nghĩa cổ) hiêu thảo, lê đô
(a) hơi cay, có vị cay cay dê chịu; (nghĩa bóng) kích thích, kích đ ng nhẹ; khêu gợi ôngầm; có duyên thầm
(n) tính vô vị, tính tầm thường, tính nham chan; lời nói vô vị, tẻ nhạt
tiêng êm tai, tính thuận tai
sư xúc phạm, phậm luật
bè phai; bè canh
a. phù hợp, v. chiêm đoạt lam của riêng
Vương quốc, địa hạt, lĩnh vưc
(a) dùng để uống được, có thể uống được
Rút lui khoi vị trí trươc đây
hang tai sinh ,hang xấu hang thứ phẩm
lanh, tốt, nhân từ
ngắn gon, cô đong, súc tích
sư rã ra, sư tan rã, phân huỷ; hoa tan; tan ra (băng, tuyêt...); sư giải tan (nghị vi n, êquốc h i); giải thể (m t công ty...); huỷ ô ôbo (m t giao kèo, cu c hôn nhân...) sư ô ôtan biên, sư biên mất sư chêt
hăng; cay (ơt...); sắc sảo; nhói, buốt, nhức (đau...); sâu cay, chua cay, cay đ c (vê ônh n xét)â
vị hăng; vị cay (ơt...); tính sắc sảo, sư nhói, sư buốt, sư nhức nhối (đau...); tính chua cay (của lời nói)
Chồm đứng lên, hung hăng, không kiêm chê được, qua khích
Trối dậy, hồi sinh.
xâm lấn, xâm phạm
đùa bỡn, vui đùa, hai hươc, khôi hai
mỉa mai, chua chat
bôi nho , nói xấu, gièm pha
dằn, sư chăc chắnNơi n+F1032ông cạn, không sâu
bương bỉnh ngang ngạnh
Ngoằn nghèo, quanh co uốn khúc
bẩn thỉu ,nhơp nhúa, dơ day
Sư độc thoại ,Đoạn độc thoại
Kẻ cươp
Ngăn cản, ngăn trơ
phụ trợ, phụ thuộc, do một công ty khac kiểm soat; công ty con
người chậm chạp, người đi chậm đằng sau
(n) quả tao chuôi kiêm (núm tròn ơ chuôi kiêm); quả tao yên ngưa ; (vt) đấm thùm thụp, đanh túi bụi (như) pummel
ứ đong (nươc), tri trệ
huyên nao, địa ngục, quỉ dữ
hay thay đổi, đồng bóng
miên cho (ai), giải tội
hôn mê
hay thay đổi; không kiên định
thiêu linh hoạt, uể oải, mê m t; tri trê ê
Không độc hại, vô thương vô phạtdi cư; đi di cư
phân kỳ; re ra; khac nhau (vê y kiên, quan điểm...); bất đồng y kiên (nghĩa bóng) xa rời
yêu nhân; người quyên quy, người ki t êxuất, người hêt sức giau có; trùm (tư bản); vua (tư bản)
sư không điêu độ, sư qua độ, sư ăn nói không đúng mưc
thủng đaythuộc chủ nghĩa khoai lạctiêng bản địa, bản xứ; thổ ngữtính cach mô tả/giải thích
tính độc, tính có hại cho sức khoe
toa lan, thâm nhập, khuêch tantội giêt vợ, kẻ giêt vợtran ng p; đầy, dồi dao, có rất nhiêuâ
Trao phúng (trong thơ văn)tuyên phúc
vôi hóa
vụng vê, thô lỗ cục mịch
xiêng lại, xích lại, nô dịch hoa
"From the ramparts we watched" as the fighting continued. [+] parapet
[+] shallow, superficial
"Peter Pan" is a whimsical play.
"Pilgrim's Progress" is an allegory of the temptations and victories of man's soul. [+] apologue, parable
[+] virago
"Ulatf" is an anagram for "fault"
[-] earnest
[-] remain unaltered transform; transmute
A blush suffused her cheeks when we teased her about her love affair. [+] overspread, pervade
A cataclysm such as the French Revolution affects all countries.
He was avoided by all who feared that he would revile and abuse them if they displeased him.
[+] calumniate, defame, libel, malign, traduce; cf. vile
"All Romans are Italians, all Italians are Europeans; therefore, all Romans are Europeans" is an example of a syllogism .; There must be a fallacy in this syllogism; I cannot accept the conclusion.
"I was so pressed for time that I couldn't give the lengthy report more than a cursory reading", the busy executive confessed.; A cursory examination of the ruins indicates the possibility of arson; a more extensive study should be undertaken.
"John" is a euphemism for the toilet.; The expression "he passed away" is a euphemism for "he died."
[+] circumlocution, roundabout
[+] vagarious; odd, peculiar
"The Taming of the Shrew" is one of many stories of the methods used in changing a termagant into a demure lady.
A bird's wing is analogous to a plane's wing.; She called our attention to the things that had been done in an analogous situation and recommended that we do the same.
[+] corresponding, parallel, similar;
A breakdown of the body's immune system severely undermines the body's ability to maintain homeostasis.
A chauvinist cannot recognize any faults in his country, no matter how flagrant they may be.
[+] eliminate, remove
[+] independent
A man of such caliber should not be assigned such menial tasks.
[+] disclose;
A rancid odor filled the ship's galley.
[+] order
[+] dehydrate;
A compromise agreement reached in the judge's chambers would obviate the need for a long, costly lawsuit.; I hope this contribution will obviate any need for further collections of funds.
A culture devoted to hedonism is in danger of becoming soft.; hedonism and asceticism are opposing philosophies of human behavior.
A federal system makes provision for local government with considerable autonomous authority.; This island is a colony; however, in most matters, it is autonomous and receives no orders from the mother country.
A kitchen redolent with the smell of baking; Even though it is February, the air is redolent of spring.
[+] aromatic, odoriferous, perfumed
[+] ability, capability, capacity
A moonshiner distills mash into whiskey; an epigrammatist distills thoughts into quips.
A person accused of a crime is not obliged to divulge anything that might tend to incriminate him.; I will not tell you this news because I am sure you will divulge it prematurely.
A practical diplomat must proceed on the assumption that no conflict of ideas or interests between nations, no matter how serious, is actually irreparable .; Your apology cannot atone for the irreparable damage you have done to her reputation.
[+] irrecoverable, irredeemable, irremediable
A President needs people who will tell him frankly when they think he is wrong, rather than just offer servile approval of everything he says.; Uriah Heep was a very servile individual.
[+] menial, obsequious, subservient
A psychoanalyst must maintain a detached point of view and stay uninvolved with her patient's personal lives. (secondary meaning)
A redoubtable leader; The neighboring countries tried not to offend the Russians because they could be redoubtable foes.
[+] appalling, awful, dreadful, terrible;
A superintendent is at the head of the hierarchy of educators responsible for the schooling of our children and young people.; It was difficult to step out of one's place in this hierarchy.
A tour of this smokehouse will give you an of how the pioneers used to desiccate food in order to preserve it.
A vicious newspaper con debauch public ideals. [+] corrupt, deprave
[+] faux pas
According to the legend, Romulus and Remus were fostered by a she-wolf.
Achilles was vulnerable only in his heel. [+] sensitive
After avoiding their chaperon, the lovers had a clandestine meeting.
After his long illness, he was pale and haggard. [+] cadavorous, emaciated
After his vacation in this placid section, he felt soothed and rested.
After reading these stodgy philosophers, I find his pellucid style very enjoyable.
After studying for several hours, he needed a diversion from work.
[+] victim
After the New Year's party, the once orderly house was in total disarray.
According to Miss Manners, to call your husband by your lover's name is worse than a mere gaffe; it is a tactical mistake
[+] cultivate, nourich, nurse, nurture
Accused of impropriety in his dealings with female students, the professor maintained he had only a platonic interest in the women involved.
Across the nation and around the world, people lamented the death of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
[+] covert, furtive, stealthy, surreptitious
After her novel's success she was no longer considered a neophyte .; This mountain slope contains slides that will challenge experts as well as neophytes.
[+] apprentice, novice, tyro
After his sojourn in Florida, he began to long for her colder climate of his native New England home.
[+] composed, halcyon, poised, serene, tranquil
[+] lucent, lucid, translucent
After repeated efforts to appeal to his "better" nature had proved completely fruitless, I decided that he was utterly intractable .; The horse was intractable and refused to enter the starting gate.
After spending the summer behind the soda fountain at the Sweet Shop, I think I can fairly describe myself as a connoisseur of banana splits and milk shakes.; She had developed into a connoisseur of fine china.
[+] amusrment, entertainment
After the Challenger disaster, NASA searched for scapegoats on whom they could cast te blame.
[+] chaos, confsion, disorder, muddle
[+] generate, induce
After this geyser erupts, it will remain quiescent for twenty-four hours.
Alloys of gold are used more frequently than the pure metal.
[+] franchise
[+] obeisance, recerence;
After the seeds germinate and develop their permanent leaves, the plants may be removed from the cold frames and transplanted to the garden.
After the Senator's trenchant analysis, each of us should have a clear idea of what is involved and where we stand on the issue.; I am afraid of his trenchant wit for it is so often sarcastic.
After we had been playing our best rock records for several hours, mother entered the room and begged for some respite .; The judge granted the condemned man a respite to enable his attorneys to file an appeal.
[+] intermission, pause, reprieve
Air pollution has become a serious problem in our major cities; the effluvium and the poisons in the air are hazards to life
All attempts to denigrate the character of our late President have failed; the people still love him and cherish his memory.
All the available evidence corroborates my theory that the theft was planned by someone familiar with the layout of the house.; Unless we find a witness to corroborate your evidence, it will not stand up in court.
All those who collaborated with the enemy in the hope of gaining special favors will be punished severely.; Two writer collaborated in preparing this book.
Although Blacks were enfranchised shortly after the Civil War, women did not receive the right to vote until 1920.
Although her early poetry was clearly derivative in nature, the critics thought she had promise and eventually would find her own voice.
[+] by-product, descendant, outgrowth
Although his purpose was to edify and not to entertain his audience, many of his listeners were amused and not enlightened.
[+] enlighten, illuminate, improve
Although I don't agree with all her ideas, I must admire her unshakable fidelity to them.; A dog's fidelity to its owner is one of the reasons why that animal is a favorite household pet.
[+] allegiance, devotion, faithfulness
Although I felt that he was wrong in his sweeping criticism, I accepted it silently in deference to his age and prefessional standing.; In deference to his desires the employers granted him a holiday.
[+] will
[+] cardinal, substantial;
[+] flippancy;
Although I had no objection to proposal as such, I so resented the perremptory tone in which he spoke to me that I refused to cooperate.; I resent your peremptory attitude.
[+] unfaltering, absolute, uncompromising
Although many of the formalities of etiquette of earlier days are now generally disregarded, the basic principles of courtesy are never defunct .; The lawyers sought to examine the books of the defunct corporation.; The lawyers sought ot examine the books
[+] deceased, extinct, vanished
Although most of us cannnot hope to match her idealism, we may regard her noble life as inspiring and exemplary .; Her exemplary behavior was praised at Commencement.
Although my grandmother's china has intrinsically little value, I shall always cherish it for the memories it evokes.
[+] inherently, innately, naturally
Although she emphasizes that she was the helpless victim of bad luck, one can recognize the effects of her own volition in bringing about her own downfall.; She selected this dress of her own volition
Although she is well into middle age, my Aunt Sally seems unable to disabuse herself of the idea that she is still a teenager.; I will attempt to disabuse you of your impression of my client's guilt; I know he is innocent.
[+] disillude, enlighten, illuminate;
Although she tried to equivocate , we insisted on a simple "yes" or "no" answer.; The audience saw through his attempts to equivocate on the subject under discussion and ridiculed his remarks.
Although she was aware of his reputation as a libertine, she felt she could reform him and help him break his dissolute way of life.
[+] profligate, voluptuary, wanton;
Although the delegates were aware of the importance of the problem, they could not agree on the substantive issues.
Although the students made jokes about the coming exams, we knew that beneath the levity they were quite worried.; Such levity is improper on this serious occasion.
Although there are sporadic outbursts of shooting, we may report that the major rebellion has been defeated.
Although we cannot mention her name, we want to express our heartfelt gratitude to the anonymous donor who gave this generous gift to our Building Fund.; He tried to ascertain the identity of the writer of the anonymous letter.
Although we find occasional snatches of genuine poetry in her work, most of her writing is mere doggerel.
Although we really don't agree with mother's musical tastes, we decided to acquiesce to her appeal.; Although she appeared to acquiesce to her employer's suggestions, I could tell she had reservations about the changes he wanted made.
[+] accede, assent, consent
[+] reason
appease one's anger, potential enemy
[+] purification, purgation
arrogating all the credit to himself [+] commandeer, usurp
[+] referee, umpire
[+] unappeasable
[+] compete, contend, vie
Am I to infer from your statement that there would be no point in further negotiation?; We must be particularly cautious when we infer that a person is guilty on the basis of circumstantial evidence.
An essay on Good Driving Habits calls not for "witty" or "colorful" writing but for clear, orderly exposition of specific facts and ideas.
And the scientific method of fearless thought, exhaustively lucid statement, and exhaustively criticized planning, which has given him these as yet uncontrollable powers, gives him also the hope of controlling these powers.; His explanation was lucid and
And there was good old Dan, shouting orders, handing out papers, and generally making an officious nuisance of himself!; Browning informs us that the Duke resented the bough of cherries some officious fool brought to please the Duchess.
[+] intrusive, meddlesome, obtrusive
Anyone who thinks that is still a gentleman's prerogative to ask a lady to dance didn't attend our Senior Prom.; The president cannot levy taxes; that is the prerogative of the legislative branch of government.
Are you suggesting that the mere fact that he is below averge height wuold impair his ability to serve as class president.; This arrest will impair her reputation in the community.
[+] blemish, injure, mar, spoil, tarnish, vitiate
Aristotle maintained that tragedy created a catharsis by purging the soul of base concepts.
As an arbiter in labor disputes, she has won the confidence of the workers and the employers.
As he watched his house go up in flames, he felt that he was the victim of an implacable fate.; Madame Defarge was the implacable enemy of the Evermonde family.
As long as our political leaders emulate the virtues of the great leaders of this country, we shall flourish.
As the news traveled from person to person, it became embellished with so many fanciful details that we found it impossible to tell what had actually happened.; His handwriting was embellished with flourishes.
[+] beautify, decorate, garnish
[+] bank
As usual, she gave a reveting performance.
[+] rave
As we quaffed our ale, we listened to the gay songs of the students in the tavern. cf. sip
[+] concentrate, focus
[+] confusion, tumble;
Azure skies are indicative of good weather.
[+] departure, exodus;
As the river rose and theratened to overflow the levee, emergency workers rushed to reinforce the walls with sandbags.
As we heard him rant on the platform, we could not understand his strange popularity with many people.
As we learned to understand each other's needs and aspirations, a sort of unspoken consensus developed that enabled us to work together harmoniously.; The consensus indicates that we are opposed to entering into this pact.
As we move into the third century of our nation's life, we should consecrate ourselves anew to the ideals of human freedom.; We shall consecrate our lives to this noble purpose.
[+] devote; hallow, sanctify
as we sauntered through the park, we stopped frequently to admire the spring flowers.
As we study the pathological aspects of this disease, we must not overlook the psychological elements.
As you gloat over your ill-gotten wealth, do you thing o the many victims your have defrauded?
At first, the two candidates were in disagreement on every issue, but as the campaign went on, their opinions seemed to converge .; Marchers converged on Washington for the great Peace March.
At lunchtime,the room rang with the vociferous debates between the Cincinnati and Cleveland fans.; The crowd grew vociferous in its anger and threatened to take the law into its own hands.
[+] blatant, boisterous, obstreperous
At sometime in our lives, all of us discover the truth of the ancient paradox that by giving freely to others, we gain more for ourselves.; Wordsworth's "The child is father to the man" is an example of paradox.
At the height of the battle, the casualties were so numerous that the victims weltered in their blood while waiting for medical attention.; The existing welter of overlapping federal and state programs cries out for immediate reform.
Audiences cheered as Luke Skywalker and Princess Leia made their audacious, death-defying leap to freedom and escaped Darth vader`s troops.
[+] courageous, dauntless, intrepid;
Barnum's sing "To the Egress" fooled many people who thought they were going to see an animal and instead found themselves in the street.
[+] antagonist, oppugnant
be apprehensive of danger, for one's health [+] cf. comprehensive
[+] mountebank, quackBecause her argument was indubitably valid, the judge accepted it.
[+] ashen
Because of her hatred of the family, she maligns all who are friendly to them.
Because of his aesthetic nature, he was emotionally disturbed by ugly things.
[+] churlish, loutish
[+] disinter, unearth
Based on their extrapolation from the results of the primaries on Super Tuesday, the net works predicted that George Bush would be the Republican candidate for the presidency.
Batman struggled to save Gotham City from the machinations of his wicked adversary the Jaker.
Because he was considered the most discerning member of the firm, he was assigned the most difficult cases.
[+] insightful, perceptive, sagacious
Because he was unable to substantiate his claim that he had found a cure for the dread disease, he was called a charlatan by his colleagues.
Because his occupation required that he work at night and sleep during the day, he had an exceptionally pallid complexion.
Because of his boorish behavior, which people find offensive, he is seldom invited to parties.; Your boorish remarks to the driver of the other car were not warranted by the situation and served merely to enrage him.
Because of the incidents that occurred during hazing week, the school may rescind the rules that allow fraternity initiations.; Because of public resentment, the king had to rescind his order.
Because of the rumor that he had been poisoned, his body was exhumed in order that an autopsy might be performed.
Because she is usually so compliant , we were all surprised when she said firmly that she didn't like our plans and wouldn't accept them.; He was compliant and ready to conform to the pattern set by his friends.
[+] acquiescent, submissive
Because the Pacific theater in World War II involved amphibious warfare, one of the great problems was to maintain effective liaisions among the land, sea, and air forces.; As the liaison, he had to avoid offending the leaders of the two armies.
Before a student can begin to think along the lines of Euclidean geometry, he must accept certain principles or axioms.
Before hanging wallpaper it is advisable to drop a plumb line from the ceiling as a guide.
Before the Creation, the world was an inchoate mass.
[+] instruct
[+] bridle, pinion
[+] acquiescent, yielding
[+] eccentricity, peculiarity
[+] prudent, sapient
Before leaving for his first visit to France and England, he discussed his itinerary with people who had been there and with his travel agent.
[+] embryonic, undeveloped;
Before we start out to inculcate certain principles in young people, let's be very sure that these principles are truly desirable for them and their society.; In an effort to inculcate religious devotion, the officials ordered that the school day begin wi
Before we went to sleep, we tethered the horses to prevents their wandering off during the night.
Beneath the dilapidated body of the getaway car,there was a powerful finely tuned motor,capable of reaching high speeds.; We felt that the dilapidated building needed several coats of paint.
[+] impaired, injured, marred
Blows with cudgels and missiles may fracture my skeletal structure, but maledictions will leave me unscathed.; The witch uttered maledictions against her captors.
[+] anathema, imprecation, malison
Bob Cratchit was too resigned to his downtrodden existence to protest when Scrooge bullied him.
By 1781, George Washington's green recruits of a few years earlier had beed forged into an indomitable army.; The founders of our country had indomitable willpower.
By a quirk of fate, he found himself working for the man whom he had discharged years before.
By careful planning and judicious investsments,he increased greatly the fortune his parents had left him.; At a key moment in his life, he made a judicious investment that was the foundation of his later wealth.
By concentrating on persoanl gain, he has debased both himself and the high office to which he was elected.; Do not debase yourself by becoming maudlin.
By dint of much hard work, the volunteers were able to place the raging forest fire under control.
By invading the neutral nation, the doctator contravened his earlier pledge to guarantee its independence.; I will not attempt to contravene your argument for it does not affect the situation.
Cancer macerated his body. [+] emaciate; cf. lacerate;Captain Bligh vowed to be Christian's nemesis.
[+] locomotion
[+] ban, enjoin, inhibit
cf. incumbent;
[+] submit, succumb, yield
[+] vigil
By reference to hypothetical cases, you may be able to clarify the difference between "murder" and "manslaughter" for the law students.; Why do we have to consider hypothetical cases when we have actual case histories which we may examine?
Can you be so ingenuous that you don't realize she is paying us all those phony compliments to get something out of us?; These remarks indicate that you are ingenuous and unaware of life's harsher realities.
[+] artless, unaffected, unsophisticated
Can you blame me for being bitter when a supposed friend reciprocated my confidence with betrayal and slander?; If they attack us, we shall be compelled to reciprocate and bomb their territory.
[+] recompense, requite, retaliate
Can you imagine anything more ignominious than standing there on the stage, before hundreds of people, utterly unable to remember the next line!; The country smarted under the ignominious defeat and dreamed of the day when it would be victorious.
[+] dishonorable, disreputable
Can you imagine what a prodigious amount of research was needed for a book such as Sandburg's biography of Lincoln?; He marveled at her prodigious appetite when he saw all the food she ate.
[+] colossal, gigantic, huge, mammoth, titanic;
Casual acquaintances were deceived by his veneer of sophistication and failed to recognize his fundamental shallowness.
Certain organisms exhibit remarkable motility; motile spores, for example, may travel for miles before coming to rest.
Churchill told his countrymen to be resolute in war,defiant in defeat,and magnanimous in victory.; The philanthropist was most magnanimous.
[+] benevolent, chivalrous, considerate, lofty
Civilized nations must interdict the use of nuclear weapons of we expect our society to live.
Comfortably recumbent in the shade of the elm tree, I watched the eager candidates for the football team in their hard, sweaty workout.; The command "AT EASE" does not permit you to take a recumbent position.
Completely surrounded at Yorktown by American and French forces, Cornwallis had no choice but to capitulate .; The enemy was warned to capitulate or face annihilation.
Constant vigilance is necessary in order to avoid accidents in driving.; Eternal vigilance is the price of liberty.
Copper wire has many industrial uses because of its extreme ductility. [+] softness
[+] award, laurels;
Cynical at all times, he was suspicious of all altruistic actions of others. [+] sardonic
Despite all attempts to decipher the code, it remained an enigma.
[+] brave, courageous
Despite the salesperson's blandishments, the customer did not buy the outfit. [+] adulation, flattery
[+] bereaved
Do not attempt to increase your stature by decrying the efforts of your opponents.
Do not be misled by his saturnine countenance; he is not as gloomy as he looks.
Convinced of his own importance, the actor stutted about the dressing room with a consequential air.
Critics who bestow their accolades too easily may gain some quick popularity, but they will soon lose credibility and influence over their readers.; In Hollywood, an "Oscar" is the highest accolade.
Cut off from all supplies, the soldiers had to use various expedients to keep their equipment in working order.; A prgmatic politician, he was guided by what was expedient rather than by what was ethical.
Despite his lawyers' best efforts to stop him, the angry prisoner continued to make antagonistic remarks to the judge.
[+] animus, enmity, hostility
Despite the dangerous nature of the undertaking, the dauntless soldier volunteered for the assignment.
Despite the threats made against his life, the intrepid prosecutor was able to obtain a conviction of the corrupt officials.; For his intrepid conduct in battle, he was promoted.
Determined to discredit the fallen leader, the opposition speakers presented a picture od him that was no more than a grotesque effigy for the mob to deride.; The mob showed its irritation by hanging the judge in effigy.
Divorce left him bereft of family or home.; The foolish gambler soon found himself bereft of funds.
Do not be precipitate in this matter; investigate further.; The removal of American political support appears to have precipitated the downfall of the Marcos regime.
[+] hasty, impetuous, expedite;
Do not be so dogmatic about that statement; it can be easily refuted.Do not demur at my request.
Do not try to rationalize your behavior by blaming your companions. [+] justify
Do you have the temerity to argue with me?
[+] solitary
Doctors must palliate that which they cannot cure.
Does the threat of capital punishment serve as a deterrent to potential killers? [+] obstacle, prevention
Donkeys are reputed to be the most recalcitrant of animals.
[+] perception
[+] harangue, tirade;
During the long car ride, she invented conundrums to entertain the children.
During the summer, I like to take a tepid bath, not a hot one.
Do you really believe that the academic curriculum will be adulterated if courses like driver education and consumer science are introduced?; It is a crime to adulterate foods without informing the buyer.
[+] degrade, impurify, pollute
Do you think that your unwillingness to study foreign language is compatible with your ambition to get a job in the Foreign Service?; They were compatible neighbors, never quarreling over unimportant matters.
Do you understand how someone can live as a recluse even in the midst of a great city?; The recluse lived in a hut in the forest.
[+] alleviate, mitigate, moderate, soften
[+] unruly, fractious, intractable, untoward;
During imperial times, the Roman Senate was little more than a collection of obsequious yes men, intent on preserving their own lives by gratifying the Emperor's every whim.; Nothing is more disgusting to me than the obsequious demeanor of the people who
[+] fawning, toadying, truckling
During the election campaign, the two candidates were kept in full cognizance of the international situation.
During the lengthy diatribe delivered by his opponent he remained calm and self-controlled.
[+] enigma, mystery, puzzle, riddle
cf. sapid, insipid, vapid, torpid
[+] instructor, tutor
[+] elective
Ethly chloride is a very volatile liquid.
[+] allot, apportion, mete
[+] creep
[+] harbinger, herald
[+] alleged, pretended
During the war, soldiers assigned to desk jobs were sometimes called sarcastically the "chairbound infantry" or "the sedentary commandos".; Because he had a sedentary occupation, he decided to visit a gymnasium weekly.
During this very trying period, she could not have had a better mentor, for the teacher was sympathetic and understanding.
Eclectic school of art are typical of period when there is little original inspiration or bold experimenting.; His style of interior decoration was eclectic: bits and pieces of furnishings from widely divergent periods, strikingly juxtaposed to create a u
Enen after you remove the pudding from the burner, it will continue to coagulate as it stands.
Even before they said a word, I could tell from their ebullient mood that our team had won.; His ebullient nature could not be repressed; he was always exuberant.
[+] effervescent, exuberant, vivacious
Even the most relentless and searching investigations by or political opponents could uncover no evidence that challenged our reputation for complete probity .; Everyone took his probity for granted; his defalcations, therefore, shocked us all.
[+] morality, rectitude, righteousness
Even though he discourses on the matter like a pundit, he is actually rather ignorant about this topic.
Even though the Red Cross had allocated a large sum for the relief of the sufferers o the disaster, many people perished.
Even though we have been defeated, we do not have to grovel before our conquerors.
Except for a brief two-year hiatus, during which she enrolled in the peace Corps, Ms. Clements has devoted herself to her medical career.
[+] breach, interim, interruption, interval
Experience has shown that an increse in housing construction is the precursor of a general economic upturn.; Gray and burns were precursors of the Romantic Movement in English literature.
Experience revealed, somewhat to our surprise, that the candidate's ostensible reason for office were also his real reasons.; Although the ostensible purpose of this expedition is to discover new lands, we are really interested finding new markets for our
[+] humble
[+] premature
[+] cul-de-sac, dilemma
[+] aboriginal, endemic;
[+] notorious, opprobrious
Forgive us our transgressions; we know not what we do.
From now until December 21, the winter solstice, the hours of daylight will wane. [+] abate, subside; cf. wax
Beggar
George Bernard Shaw's iconoclastic plays often startled more conventional people.
Extolling the people who have done so much to help humanity is fine, but it is no substitute for trying to make contribution of your own.; The astronauts were extolled as the pioneers of the Space Age.
[+] eulogize, laud, panegyrize
Far from being ignoble , his failure after making a valiant effort may serve as an inspiration to young people.; this plan is inspired by ignoble motives and I must, therefore, oppose it.
Far from being impromptu , all those jokes and wisecracks you hear on TV talk shows are usually prepared by professional gag writers and are carefully rehearshed.; Her listeners were amazed that such a thorough presentation could be made in an impromptu s
[+] extemporaneous, improvised, offhand;
Far from being precocious as a small child, the great Albert Einstein was actually somewhat slow in learning to talk.; By her rather adult manner of discussing serious topics, the child demonstrated that she was precocious.
For a long time we lived in the illusion that "everything would come out all right", but inevitably we arrived at the impasse where we had to face realities and make painful decisions.; In this impasse, all turned to prayer as their last hope.
For her to accuse me being selfish after I have sacrificed so much to further her career is sheer effrontery .; She had the effrontery to insult the guest.
For many years, there was a tendnecy in the part of American and Europeans to ignore the highly developed indigenous cultures of the peoples of Africa.; Tobacco is one of the indigenous plants which the early explorers found in this country.
For some years Benedict Arnold served heroically in the American Revolution, but then he disgraced his name for all time by an infamous act of treason.; Jesse James was an infamous outlaw.
Foreign service officers and their spouse must learn the rules of protocol .; We must run this state dinner according to protocol if we are to avoid offending any of our guests.
From the moment we left the ship, we were surrounded by mendicants and peddlers.
Glass is permeable to light. [+] penetrable, pervious
Gnats are annoying mites that sting. [+] particle
Gold is a malleable metal.
[+] alien, extrinsic
[+] denounce, vilify
He abjured his allegiance to the king.He always helped both his kith and kin
He became inarticulate with rage and uttered sounds without meaning. [+] indistinct
He began to berate tyrants.; He feared she would berate him for his forgetfulness.
He beseeched forgiveness for his folly.
He called the unfortunate waiter a clumsy oaf. Idiot, fool
He comported himself with great dignity.
George Washington's immaculate reputation as a dedicated patriot has been an inspiration to many generations of Americans.; The West Point cadets were immaculate as they line d up for inspection.
[+] stainless, unblemished, undefiled, unsullied
Given the aberrant nature of the data, we came to doubt the validity of the entire experiment.
[+] anomalous, atypical, untypical;
Given the many areas of conflict still awaiting resolution, the outcome of the peace talks remains problematic.
[+] arguale, debatable, disputable, moot
[+] adaptable, plastic supple
Has antone ever measured how many hours of TV time are needed to satisfy a small boy's voracious appetite for Westerns?; the wolf is a voracious animal, its hunger never satisfied.
Has it occured to you that the exotic foods that we eat only on special occasions are part of the everyday diet in other parts of the world?; Because of his exotic headdress, he was followed in the streets by small children who laughed at his strange appe
Have we reached the stage where anyone who refuses to go along with the majority opinion is to be stigmatized as a malcontent and a radical?; I do not want to stigmatize this young offender for life by sending her to prison.
[+] recall, recant, retract, withdraw;
He bathed the wound with an antiseptic.; It is advisable to apply an antiseptic to any wound, no matter how alight or insignificant.
He became an apostate when he left the church.; Because he switched from one party to another, his former friends shunned him as an apostate.
[+] betrayer, defector, recreant, renegade
[+] revile, upbraid, vituperate
to beg; to implore; to plead; to pray; to entreat; to beseech
[+] bear, conduct, demean, deport
[+] invoke
[+] instructor, tutor
He could not resist the dog's suppliant whimpering, and he gave it some food.
[+] destitute, empty
[+] promptness, agility;
He did not even try to broach the subject of poetry.
[+] carping, faultfinding
He felt that everyone was trying to thwart his plans and prevent his success. [+] balk, circumvent, foilHe felt that he would debase himself if he deigned to answer his critics. [+] vouchsafe
He forgot his misanthropy when he fell in love.
He gave her his troth and vowed he would cherish her always. [+] betrothal
He had a strong penchant for sculpture and owned many statues.
He conjured up an image of a reformed city and had the cotters completely under his spell.
He could endure his financial failure, but he could not bear the calumny that his foes heaped upon him.
He could never be a stuffy pedagogue; his classes were always lively and filled with humor.
He could not live on the pittance he received as a pension and had to look for an additional source of revenue.
[+] supplicatory; cf. supplant
He delivered a simple, low-key speech, completely devoid of fancy language or emotional appeals.; He was devoid of any personal desire for gain in his endeavor to secure improvement in the community.
He demonstrated his eagerness to serve by his alacrity in executing the orders of his master.
He devoted himself to the spiritual needs of his followers, and left to his aides such mundane tasks as providing food and shelter.; He was concerned only with mundane matters, especially the daily stock market quotations.
[+] earthly, secular, uncelestial, worldly;
He dismissed all of my carefully formulated criticisms with the casual rejoinder that I was being "unreasonably captious ".; His criticisms were always captious and frivolous, never offering constructive suggestions.
He has a very ornate writing style, using many unusual words, figures of speech, and involved constructions.; Furniture of the Baroque period can be recognized by its ornate carvings.
[+] baroque, flamboyant, rococo
[+] experiential
He hesitated assume the unwonted role of master of ceremonies at the dinner.
[+] abuse
He is a lecherous and wicked old man.
He is far to intelligent to utter such fatuous remarks.He is glib and articulate speaker. [+] voluble;
He is much too sagacious to be fooled by a trick like that.
He is naive, simple, and guileless; he cannot be guilty of fraud.
[+] flagrant, infamous
He is offended by your frequent detractions of his ability as a leader.
He is particularly good in roles that require suavity and sophistication. [+] refinement
He has deceived me so many times that I am forced to the conclusion that he is simply an incorrigible liar.; Because he was an incorrigible criminal, he was sentenced to life imprisonment.
He has no confidence in magical formulas that will solve all our social problems overnight; the whole bent of his thinking is practical and empirical.; He distrusted hunches and intuitive flashes; he placed his reliance entirely on empirical data.
He has the dubious distinction of being the lowest man in his class. a dubious light anh sang lờ mờ
[+] equivocal, suspect, skeptical
He held his head awry, giving the impression that he had caught cold in his neck during the night.
He looked for exotic foods to stimulate his jaded appetite.He made his deposition in the judge's chamber. [+] testimony;
He objected vehemently to a vote taking place in the absence of a quorum.
[+] sloth, sluggishness
He performed his daily stint cheerfully and willingly.He preyed upon gullible people, who believed his stories of easy wealth. [+] credulous
He proudly showed us through his palatial home.
He read many recondite books in order to obtain the material for his scholarly thesis. [+] esoteric;
cf. mote;by rote
He sang a ribald song that offended many of the more prudish listeners.
[+] sneak
[+] interrelationHe spoke French with fluency and ease. [+] glibness, volubilityHe spoke with a humility and lack of pride that impressed his listeners. [+] courtesy, modestyHe thrived on the adulation of his henchmen. [+] blandishment
He tried to eschew all display of temper.He tried to facilitate matters at home by getting a part-time job.He turned his hobby into a lucrative profession. [+] remunerative
[+] aliasHe used mnemonic tricks to master new words.He was a hirsute individual with a heavy black beard.
He is so skillful in dealing with people that he can seem amiable even when he is refusing to give them what they want.; His amiable disposition pleased all who had dealings with him.
He outgrew his youthful indolence to become a model of industry and alertness on the job.
[+] impressive, regal, splendid
He recited the passage by rote and gave no indication he understood what he was saying; to learn by rote.
He remained aloof from their quarrel.; apathetic, impassive, indifferent; reserved, reticent, taciturn
[+] blasphemous, dissolute;
He skulked through the less fashionable sections of the city in order to avoid meeting any of his former friends.
He sought to determine the correlation that existed between ability in algebra and ability to interpret reading exercises.
He tried to conceal his lack of true scholarship and intellectual depth by making use of unnecessarily abstruse language.; She read abstruse works in philosophy.
[+] esoteric profound, recondite, enigmatic
He used a woman's psudonym for the Gothic romance.; Samuel Clemen's pseudonym was Mark Twain.
He was a pathological liar, and his friends learned to discount his mendacious stories.
[+] comic, ludicrous
He was adamant in his determination to punish the wrongdoer.
[+] sycophantHe was awakened from his reverie by the teacher's question. cf. revelry
He was censured for his inappropriate behavior.
He was content to wage a defensive battle and tried to parry his opponent's thrusts. [+] deflectHe was damned to eternal perdition. [+] downfall
[+] piebald, pied
He was endued with a lion's courage. [+] bestow, confer
He was exculpated of the crime when the real criminal confessed.
He was fortunately immune from the disease and could take care of the sick. [+] exempt;
[+] elation, exaltation
He was goaded by his friends until he yielded to their wishes.
He was impaled by the spear hurled by his adversary.He was indefatigable in his constant efforts to raise funds for the Red Cross. [+] inexhaustible
[+] deceitful, dishonest, fraudulent, unveracious
He was a popular guest because his droll anecdotes were always entertaining. ( + with, at, on) đùa cợt, lam trò khôi hai
He was a rabid follower of the Dodgers and watched them play whenever he could go to the ball park.
[+] frantic, frenetic, frenzied; a rabid dog a rabid rabbit
He was proud of his progeny but regarded George as the most promising of all his children.
[+] descendants, posterity, scions
He was so abstemious that he extended his self-control even to his beloved music, and listened to records no more than an hour each day.; The drunkards mocked him because of his abstemious habits.
[+] abstinent, continent, temperate
He was so profligate with his inheritance that he consumed in a few years the fortune it had taken his parents a lifetime to accumulate.; In this profligate company, she lost all sense of decency.
[+] extravagant, wasteful; dissolute, wanton
[+] flagrant, infamous, vicious
He was willing to descant upon any topic of conversation, even when he knew very little about the subject under discussion.
He will augment his income by tending bar at night.; How can we hope to augment our forces when our allies are deserting us?
[+] aggrandize, boost, expand, extend, magnify
He would later amass a fortune from the small investment.; The miser's aim is to amass and hoard as much gold as possible.
[+] accumulate, cumulate, garner, stockpile
Her behavior belied her story.; His coarse, hard-bitten exterior belied his innate sensitivity.
[+] contradict, contravene, controvert;
[+] dispel, dissipate
Her conduct during the funeral ceremony was staid and solemn. [+] grave, sedate, solemn
Her essays were, for the main part, polemics for the party's policy. [+] debate, disputation
Her fervid enthusiasm inspired all of us to undertake the dangerous mission. [+] fervent, passionate
Her figure was lithe and willowy. [+] lissom(e), lithesome
Her irascible temper frightened me.Her jewels were inexpensive but not meretricious. [+] garish, gaudy
Her large and lustrous eyes gave a touch of beauty to a otherwise drab face.
Her bright, optimistic manner did much to disperse the atmosphere of gloom that had settled over the meeting.; The police fired tear gas into the crowd to disperse the protesters.
Her chaste and decorous garb was appropriately selected for the solemnity of the occasion.
Her craven behavior in running away from the enemy at this critical period was criticized by her comrades.
[+] cowardly, poltroonish, pusillanimous;
Her diaphanous grown seemed part of the moonlight.; Corot painted poetic and diaphanous landscapes, in which even solid objects seemed to be suffused with light and movement.; They saw the burglar clearly through the diaphanous curtain.
[+] flimsy, gossamer, sheer, transparent
Her forbearance during the depression was inspiring.; We must use forbearance in dealing with him because he is still weak from his illness.
Her manner of speaking is so vivacious that even commonplace remarks semm to suggest charm and excitement.; She had always been vivacious and sparkling.
[+] cheerful, frolicsome, gay
[+] defalcateHer refusal to go with us filled us with chagrin. [+] mortification
Her siege of illness left her languid and pallid. [+] lackadaisical
His apocalyptic remarks were dismissed by his audience as wild surmises. [+] sibylline
His argument was so convoluted that few of us could follow it intelligently.
His arrogance is exceeded only by his abysmal ignorance. [+] fathomless
His austere demeanor prevented us from engaging in our usual frivolous activities.
His bellicose disposition alienated his friends.
His classmates called him a show-off because of his bumptious airs. [+] impertinent, obtrusive
[+] customary, orthodoxHis dancing was limited to a few rudimentary steps. [+] basal, embryonic
Her moods seem to go from one extreme to the other-from deepest apathy to unlimited enthusiasm.; A firm believer in democratic government, she could not understand the apathy of people who never bothered to vote.
[+] impassiveness, indifference
Her peculations were not discovered until the auditors found discrepancies in the financial statements.
Her reminiscences of her experiences are so fascination that she ought to write a book.
[+] retrospection, remembrance
His answer at the press conference was rambling and voluble while giving practically no information.; She was a voluble speaker, always ready to talk.
His brother delivered the eulogy at the funeral.; All the eulogies of his friends could not remove the sting of the calumny heaped upon him by his enemies.
[+] Compliment, encomium, panegyric;
His conventional upbringing left him wholly unprepared for his wife's eccentric family.
His definition of decadence is simply anything that differs from the standards and customs that he is accustomed to.; The moral decadence of the people was reflected in the lewd literature of the period.
His desk was cluttered with paper, pen , ink, dictionary and other paraphernalia of the writing craft.
His disavowal of his part in the conspiracy was not believed by the jury.
His earthy remarks often embarrassed the women in his audience. [+] crude, gross, uncouth
His evil intentions were manifest and yet we could not stop him.
[+] ashen, pallid, wan
His flushed, angry face indicated a choleric nature. [+] irascible, testy, touchy
His frenetic activities convinced us that he had no organized plan of operation. [+] furious, rabid
His friends gathered to console him upon his sudden bereavement.
His fulsome praise of the dictator annoyed his listeners.His grandiose manner impressed those who met him for the first time. [+] majestic, statelyHis haphazard reading left him unacquainted with the authors of the books. [+] aimless,desultory
His head is in the clouds; he is constantly presenting these quixotic schemes. [+] ant. practical
His inherent love of justice compelled him to come to their aid.
His painting of fisher folk at their daily tasks is an excellent illustration of genre art. [+] category
[+] negation, refusal, repudiation
His elusive dreams of wealth were costly to those of his friends who supported him financially.
[+] elusory; incomprehensible, intangible
[+] distinct, obvious, unambiguous
His face was so livid with rage that we were afraid that he might have an attack of apoplexy.
His feverish and incessant activity cannot hide the fact that he dosen't know what he is doing.; The crickets kept up an incessant chirping which disturbed our attempts to fall asleep.
His intense greed and lack of confidence in our good faith turned him into a perfidious associate who sold our formulas to the competitors.; Your perfidious gossip is malicious and dangerous.
[+] disloyal, recreant, treacherous
His luminous intelligence has helped to guide the nation during a time of confusion and darkness.; The sun is a luminous body.
His parsimonious nature did not permit him to enjoy any luxuries.
His puerile pranks sometimes offended his more mature friends. [+] immatureHis raucous laughter irritated me and grated on my ears. [+] strident
His remarks were so disjointed that we could not follow his reasoning.His remarks were so risible that the audience howled with laughter. [+] comical, droll
His resonant voice was particularly pleasing.His reverent attitude was appropriate in a house of worship. [+] deferentialHis sedentary life had left him with flaccid muscles.
His speeches were always homilies, advising his listeners to repent and reform. [+] discourse
His speeches were famous for his exuberant language and vivid imagery.
[+] propHis timorous manner betrayed the fear he felt at the moment. [+] cowardly, timid;
[+] vacillation;
His parents tried to encourage an interest in literature, music and art, but he seemed to impervious to such influences.; You cannot change their habits for their minds are impervious to reasoning.
His sonnet was the epitome of all love poems.; This final book is the epitome of all his previous books.
[+] abstract, synopsis; recapitulation
[+] lavish, luxuriant, opulent, profuse, prodigal
His strut as he marched about the parade ground revealed him for what he was : a pompous buffoon.; The engineer calculated that the strut supporting the rafter needed to be reinforced.
His tone of voice was so imperious that I wasn't sure if he was asking me for a loan or demanding payment of tribute.; His imperiousness indicated that he had long been accustomed to assuming command.
How can we have any respect for people who try to ingratiate themselves by offering flattery and favors?; He tried to ingratiate himself into her parents' good graces.
How can you accuse me of absconding with all your brilliant ideas when you have never had an original idea in your life!; The teller absconded with the bonds and was not found.
How can you be so cruel as to tantalize the poor dog by offering him tidbits that you will never let him have?; Tom loved to tantalize his younger brother.
How long do you think a man can endure such travail and degradation without rebelling?
Chide; reprove, rebuke, reproach
I am afraid you will have to alter your roseate views in the light of the distressing news that has just arrived.
[+] flavorless, savorless, tasteless, unpalatable
I am convinced that some substantial advantages will accrue to me if I complete my college education.; You must pay the interest which has accrued on your debt as well as the principal sum.
I am proud to have it said of me that I am stubborn and intransigent when genuine moral issues are involved.; The strike settlement has collapsed because both sides are intransigent.
[+] condition, provision
[+] conspirator
I am sure disease must propagate in such unsanitary and crowded areas.
I cannot accept government by fiat; I feel that I must be consulted. [+] decree, mandate
I cannot answer your question since this matter is beyond my ken. cf. gamut; purview, scope
I cannot approve of the iniquitous methods you used to gain your present position.
I do not accept the premise that a man is virile only when he is belligerent.
I am ready to accept your proposal with the proviso that you meet your obligations within the next two weeks.
I am sorry to have to tell you that I was an accomplice in the practical joke that caused you so much pain.; Because he had provided the criminal with the lethal weapon, he was arrested as an accomplice in the murder.
I am waiting for you to elucidate those strage remarks about the background of my family tree!; He was called upon to elucidate the disputed points in his article.
[+] clarify, illuminate, illustrate
I am willing to forgive you, but I can never obliterate from my mind the memory of your dishonesty.; The tidal wave obliterated several island villages.
[+] delete, erase, efface, expunge
I can recommend him for a position of responsibility for I have found him a very scrupulous young man.
[+] fussy, heedful, meticulous, punctilious
I can recommend him for this position because I have always found him veracious and reliable.
[+] candid, frank, honest, ingenuous, sincere; n. veracity
[+] immoral, reprobate, sinful, vicious
I cannot understand why he has so many admirers if he is the reprobate you say he is.
[+] profligate, libertine; cf. elect
I can't provide all the details at this time, but I will try to delineate the mainfeatures of my plan for reorganizing the student government.; He is a powerful storyteller, but he is weakest when he attempts to delineate characer.
[+] depict, describe, limn, portay
I do not attach any stigma to the fact that you were accused of this crime; the fact that you were acquitted clears you completely.
I do not like such maudlin pictures. I call them tearjerkers. [+] romantic
I do not like this author because he is so unimaginative and prosaic.
I do not need a sedative when I listen to one of his soporific speeches. [+] somnolent, somnorific;
I doubt that she has the stamina to run the full distance of the marathon race. [+] vigor, vitality
I fail to see the nexus which binds these two widely separated events. [+] junction, link;
I feel confident that the forces of justice will preponderate eventually in this dispute.
I find his motives impossible to fathom.
I find the task of punishing you most odious.
I find your conduct so opprobrious that I must exclude you from classes.I had to struggle to break his tenacious hold on my arm. [+] adhesive, cohesive
I do not entirely condone his misconduct, but I can understand, to a degree, why he behaved as he did.; We cannot condone your recent criminal cooperation with the gamblers.
I do not intend to bolster your hopes with false reports of outside assistance; the truth is that we must face the enemy alone.
[+] tiresome, unimaginative
I don't know which was more reprehensible -making improper use of the money or lying about it later.; Your vicious conduct in this situation is reprehensible.
[+] blameworthy, blamable, censurable, culpable; v. reprehend
I especially dislike his tumid style; I prefer writing which is less swollen and bombastic.
I find your analogy inaccurate because I do not see the parity between the two illustrations.
[+] analogy, equality, equivalence, parallelism
[+] dishonorable, disreputable, ignominious;
I have had my surfeit of excuses and evasions; now I want action!; I am surfeited with the sentimentality of the average motion picture film.
[+] glut, gorge, sate satiate;
I intend to substantiate my statement by producing witness.
Fulmination, reproof
[+] displace, supersede
I never expected a pecuniary reward for my work in this activity. [+] financial, monetary
[+] conjecture, suppose
I regard your remarks as blatant and ill-mannered.
I resent the innuendos in your statement more than the statement itself.
[+] carp, dissent
I intend to be guided by the simple precepts that have proved their value over long periods of human experience.; "Love they neighbor as thyself" is a worthwhile precept.
I knew that if I ran for public office, I would be exposed to severe criticism, but I never expected such a flood of obloquy .; I resent the obloquy that you are casting upon my reputation.
I know that love is fickle, but I never expected to be supplnted in her affections by a crumb like Danny Orr.; Ferdinand Marcos was supplanted by Corazon Aquino as president of the Philippines.
I must abjure you to consider this matter carefully as it is of utmost importance to all of us.
I never cease to wonder at the disparity between what men aspire to do and what they are equipped to do by natural endowment and training.; The disparity in their ages made no difference at all.
[+] dissimilarity, dissimilitude, distinction
I noticed with approval that his mordant remarks were intended to deflate the pompous and unmask the hypocritical.; Actors feared the critic's mordant pen.
[+] caustic, mordacious, scathing, trenchant
I offered that explanation as a mere surmise , but to my surprise, it was generally accepted as an established truth.; I surmise that he will be late for this meeting.
I regret that Nancy was nettled by my unfavorable review of her short story, but I had to express my opinion honestly.; Do not let him nettle you with his sarcastic remarks.
[+] exasperate, irritate, peeve, provoke
I resent his hypocritical posing as a friend for I know he is interested only in his own advancement.
I respect your sensible criticisms, but I dislike the way you cavil about unimportant details.
I think it is impolitic to raise this issue at the present time because the public is too angry.
[+] imprudent, indiscreet, injudicious
I think this stock is a precarious investment and advise against its purchase.
I think your choice of a successor savor of favoritism. [+] relish
I want your candid opinion.
I was absolutely riveted by her story.
I will not be cajoled into granting you your wish.I will not tolerate those who contemn the sincere efforts of this group.
I will relinquish my claims to this property if you promise to retain my employees. [+] cede, waive, resign
[+] cede, relinquish
If I understand the implications of your remark, you do not trust our captain.
[+] doubtable, unstable; dangerous, hazardous;
I tried to make some sense out of the strange orders he had given us, but his plan and purpose remained utterly inscrutable .; I fail to understand the reasons for your outlandish behavior; your motives are inscrutable.
enigmatic, sphinx-like, unfathomable, mysterious
direct, honest, frank, undisguised
[+] beguile, deceive, delude
I will waive my rights in this matter in order to expedite our reaching a proper decision.
I wouldn't say that I abhor housework, but I must admit that I avoid it whenever I can.; She abhorred all forms of bigotry.
[+] abominate, execrate, loathe;
If any of the caustic material gets on your clothing, wash it off immediately with lukewarm water to prevent it from eating away the fabric.; The critic's caustic remarks angered the hapless actors who were the subjects of his sarcasm.
If only I could efface the memory of the look of shock and disappointment on my mother's face!; The coin had been handled so many times that its date had been effaced.
[+] delete, erase, expunge, obliterate
If the contract was framed by a good lawyer, it will stipulate exactly when, where, and how payment is to be made.; Before agreeing to reduce American military forces in Europe, the president stipulated that NATO teams be allowed to inspect Soviet bases.
[+] designate, detail, specificate
[+] forecast, prophecy
If the grand jury indicts the suspect, he will go to trial.
If you behave, I will expunge this notation from your record.
If you do not yield, I am afraid the enemy will despoil the countryside.
[+] social
[+] deign, vouchsafeIllness bereaved the family of their father.In China, the people venerate their ancestors. [+] adore, worship
[+] injustice, patiality
If the doctor's prognosis is correct, the patient will be in a coma for at least twenty-four hours.
[+] arraign, criminate, incriminate, impeach
If we relegate these experienced people to positions of unimportance because of their political persuasions, we shall lose the services of valuably trained personnel.
[+] exile, expatriate, expel, ostracize
[+] delete, efface, erase, obliterate
[+] depredate, pillage, spoliate
If you go to the interview well-prepared and in the right frame of mind, there will be no need for you to feel discomfited by even the most probing questions.; This ruse will discomfit the enemy.
If you had paid some attention to my warning in the first place, ther would be no need for you to be contrite now.; Her contrite tears did not influence the judge when he imposed sentence.
[+] compunctious, penitent, remorseful, repentant
If you want to learn to play backgammon, I suggest that you begin by perusing a summary of the rules.
If, as sociologists tell us, human beings are naturally gregarious , why am I sitting here all by myself on this beautiful spring evening?; She was not gregarious and preferred to be alone most of the time.
If, as they claim, they were not aware of the illegal character of their undertaking, why did they plan it in a surreptitious way.; News of their surreptitious meeting gradually leaked out.
If, as they say, they find those people so vulgar and unpleasant, why do they condescend to associate with them?; The king condescended to grant an audience to the friends of the condemned man.
In demanding equal pay for equal work, women protest the basic inequity of a system that allots grater financial rewards to men.
[+] chastise
In her best forensic manner, the lawyer addressed the jury. [+] controversial; juridical
In his caricature, he burlesqued the mannerisms of his adversary. [+] parody, travesty
In his usual provident manner, he had insured himself against this type of loss.
[+] abdicate, discard
In some states, it is illegal to dissect cadavers. [+] corpse
[+] leak; occur
In every large city, there is a neighborhood that serves as a refuge for derelicts who have failed to come to terms with society.; The corporal who fell asleep while on watch was thrown into the guard house for being derelict in his duty.
In our campaign to solve the energy problem, we must depend on the understanding, patriotism, and resolution of the American people.; Nothing could shake his resolution to succed despite all difficuties.
[+] decision, firmness, resolve
In spite of all our efforts to appeal to whatever human sympathics the kidnappers might have, they remainded obdurate .; He was obdurate in his refusal to listen to our complaints.; He was obdurate in his refusal to our complaints.
[+] obstinate, perverse, unyielding;
In spite of all our efforts to keep the meeting secret, news of our conclusions transpired .; In spite of all our efforts to keep the meeting a secret, news of our conclusions transpired.
In spite of his long and prolific career, his reputation today rests entirely on one great play.; She was a prolific writer and wrote as many as three books a year.
[+] fecund, fertile, productive
In spite of my extreme terror, I made every effort to modulate my voice and speak calmly.
In spite of the vast number of details in the United States Constitution, the document is remarkably concise .; The essay was concise and explicit.
In that youthful movement, the leaders were only a little less callow than their immature followers.
[+] immature, juvenile, unfledged
In the Lincoln-Douglas debates, Lincoln asked a few incisive question that showed up the fatal weaknesses in his opponent's position.; His incisive remarks made us see the fallacy in our plans.
In the story, "The Purloined Letter," Poe points out that the best hiding place is often the most obvious place.
[+] economy, husbandry, providence, thrift
In these interfaith meetings, there must be no attempt to proselytize; we must respect all points of view.
In this moment of grief, the conventional expressions of sympathy which I had considered so banal were surprisingly comforting.; His frequent use of cliches made his essay seem banal.
In this performance, the leading lady was able to demonstrate the complete gamut of her acting ability.
In this state, attendance at school is mandatory for children between the ages of six and seventeen.; These instructions are mandatory; any violation will be severly punished.
In this time of crisis, it behooves all of us to remain calm and await the instructions of our superiors.
In your training course for dental assistant, you will become familiar with many of the implements that dentists use.; I am unwilling to implement this plan until I have assurances that it has the full approval of your officials.
Inher lengthy harangue, the principal berated the offenders. [+] diatribe, tirade
[+] casuistry, speciousness
[+] racial
Investors become anxious when the stock market appears erratic. [+] devious, errant, stray
[+] rescue, retrieve
[+] disheveled, unkempt
It is almost impossible to protect oneself from such a base canard.It is difficult for humanity with its finite existence to grasp the infinite. [+] bounded
Inasmuch as our supply of electricity is cut off, we shall have to rely on the hens to incubate these eggs.
Instead of advancing valid arguments, he tried to overwhelm his audience with a flood of sophistries.
Instead of facts and logic, he uaed rhetoricaltricks and slashing invective to attack his opponent.; He had expected criticism but not the invective which greeted his proposal.
Instead of mouthing empty panegyrics to the Bill of Rights, let's strive to make it a reality in everyday life.; The modest hero blushed as he listened to the panegyrics uttered by the speakers about his valorous act.
[+] compliment, encomium, eulogy
Instead of working so hard to prepare replicas of famous works of art, why don't you try to creat something original?; Amy was a younger replica of her mother
[+] duplicate, facsimile, replication
Intolerance between ethnic groups is deplorable and usually is based on lack of information.
Is it too much to expect that I will be able to salvage a few shreds of self-respect from my humiliating failure?; All attempts to salvage the wrecked ship failed.
Isn't it strange that a young woman who will spend hours making sure that she looks "just right" for a date is often so slovenly at other times?; Such slovenly work habits will never produce good products.
It is a commonplace of human experience that most improvident young people do not become aware of their folly until they are no longer young.; He was constantly being warned to mend his improvident ways and begin to "save for a rainy day."
It is a sobering thought that when one has reached the pinnacle of a mountain, there is nowhere to go but down.; We could see the morning sunlight illuminate the pinnacle while the rest of the mountain lay in shadow.
It is interesting to note how public opinion oscillates between the extremes of optimism and pessimism.
It is not for me to impugn his motives, but how could anyone except an overambitious scoundrel have misted his friends in that way?; I cannot impugn your honesty without evidence.
[+] contradict, contravene, gainsay, negate;
It is not our aim to subjugate our foe; we are interested only in establishing peaceful relations.
It is one thing to oppose him vigorously in the election; it is quite another to traduce his character and his record.; His opponents tried to traduce the candidate's reputation by spreading rumors about his past.
It is up to us to get rid of any latent prejudices that we may still hold against members of other races and nationalities.; Her latent talent was discovered by accident.
[+] abeyant, potential, quiescent
It is written in the Bible that "whosoever shall humble himself shall be exalted, and he that shall exalt himself shall be abased ."; His refusal to abase himself in the eyes of his followers irritated the king, who wanted to humiliate him.
[+] debase, degrade, demean, humble
[+] analogy, comparison
[+] modification;
It's bruited about that….. rumour
Jeans became the vogue on many college campuses. [+] mode
King Midas's avarice has been famous for centuries.Lack of public transportation is the bane of urban life. [+] poison, venom
Lady Macbeth feigned illness in the courtyard although she was actually healthy. [+] sham, simulate
Laertes told Ophelia that Hamlet could only dally with her affections.
[+] plutonic
It may be doubted whether there is any exact parallelism between muscular strength and hairiness.; There is a striking parallelism between the twins.
It seems presumptuous for one so relatively new to the field to challenge the conclusions of its leading experts.
[+] overwddning, supercilious;
It was hyperbole to say felt heavy as a moose.; This salesman is guilty of hyperbole in describing his product; it is wise to discount his claims.
It will take us months of strict economizing to make up for that one prodigal shopping spree.; The prodigal son squandered his inheritance.
[+] extravagant, lavish, profuse
Jerry is not the most genial person in the world, but in his own way he is at least trying to be friendly.
John F. Kennedy warned us that governments which make no effort at peaceable reform may engender social unrest that will make violent revolution inevitable.; To receive praise for real accomplishments engenders self-confidence in a child.
[+] arouse, generate, induce, provoke;
Judge Burnham has a reputation for being indulgent but not when confronting a teenager charged with reckless driving.; An indulgent parent may spoil a child by creating an artificial atmosphere of leniency.
Lacking a positive program of his own, he hoped to gain the support of the voters by defamation of the other candidates.; Such defamation of character may result in a slander suit.
Lavam pumice, and other igneous rocks are found in great abundance around Mount Vesuvius near Naples.
[+] talented
Let us forget our rancor and cooperate in this new endeavor.
Let us not prate about our qualities; rather, let our virtues speak for themselves.
Let us not widen the schism by further bickering.
[+] scholarly;
Macbeth was misled by the equivocal statements of the witches.
Laws against slander and libel have their place, but they must never be used to proscribe criticism of public officials.; Antony, Octavius, and Lepidus proscribed all those who had conspired against Julius Caesar.
Leonardo da Vinci was a versatile genius who excelled in many different fields of art and science.; He was a versatile athlete; at college he had earned varsity letters in baseball, football, and track.
Letting the grim facts speak for themselves, the speaker explained quietly the ineluctable tragedy that results from drug abuse.; He felt that his fate was ineluctable and refused to make any attempt to improve his lot.
Like a fledgling about to leave the nest for the first time, our youngest son is preparing to spend his first summer away from home.; While it is necessary to provide these fledgling poets with an opportunity to present their work, it is not essential tha
[+] inexpert, untrained, callow;
Like many people who are completely wrapped up in themselves, he seems not to be cognizant that he is hurting the feelings of his own friends.
Living her life in prayer and good works, Mother Teresa exemplifies the true spirit of piety.
[+] devotion, veneration, worship
Looking at a lovely young girl, I feel a certain sense of sadness because I realize how ephemeral physical beauty is.; The mayfly is an ephemeral creature.
[+] evanescent, momentary, temporary, transient
Lucy finally completed her erudite term paper, in which she quoted from more than a hundred sources, including ones in several foreign languages.; His erudite writing was difficult to read because of the many allusions which were unfamiliar to most reader
[+] obscure, unexplicit, unintelligible, vague
Many methods have been devised to separate the valuable metal from the dross. [+] slag
[+] wholesome;
Many scientific discoveries are a matter of serendipity.
Many settlers could not stand the rigors of the New England winters.
[+] amend, improve
Many tales of the old West are apocryphal .; Her apocryphal tears misled no one.
[+] classified, sorted
Melted tar is a viscous substance. [+] glutinous, viscid
Mendel's formula explains the appearance of hybrids and pure species in breeding. [+] crossbreed
[+] miracle
Mahatma Gandhi urged his followers to pursue a program of passive resistance as he felt that it was more effective than violence and acts of terrorism.
[+] acquiescent, submissive
Many chemical reactions cannot take place without the presence of a catalyst .; Many chemical reactions cannot take place without the presence of a catalyst.
Many folk tales have sprung up a bout this doughty pioneer who opened up the New World for his followers.
[+] courageous, dauntless, intrepid
Many members avoided the company of the garrulous old gentleman because his constant chatter on trivial matters bored them.
[+] prolix, talkative, verbose
Many of the characters portrayed by Clint Eastwood are laconic types; strong men of few words.
[+] compendious, concise, succinct, terse;
Many people get a vicarious thrill at he movies by imagining they are the characters on the screen.
Many people with hay fever move to more salubrious sections of the country during the months of August and September.
[+] asperity, austerity, sternness
Many social workers have attempted to ameliorate the conditions of people living in the slums.
Margaret loved her graduated set of Russian hollow wooden dolls; she spent hours happily putting the smaller dolls into their larger counterparts.
Marie is not particularly pretty, but her sparkling personality and high spirits make her extremely winsome .; By her winsome manner, she made herself liked by everyone who met her.
Medical experts state that almost every case of muscle and tissue atrophy is the result of changes in cell nutrition, disease, or prolonged disuse.; Polio victims need physiotherapy to prevent the atrophy of affected limbs.
Menuhin was a prodigy, performing wonders on his violin when he was barely eight years old.
[+] baroque, rococo;
Moses scolded the idol worshippers in the tribe because he abominated the custom.
[+] educe, evince, extract
[+] exculpate
[+] archetype, paradigm
[+] bountiful
Myriads of mosquitoes from the swamps invaded our village every twilight.Narcissus became enamored of his own beauty.
New Englanders are reputedly taciturn people [+] reserved, reticent
[+] denial, renouncement
[+] apologue
Modern architecture has discarded the flamboyant trimming on buildings and emphasizes simplicity of line.
[+] abhor, detest, execrate, hate
Mr. Ruggles claimed that the policewoman had been arbitrary in giving him a parking ticket while ignoring other cars on the street.; Any arbitrary action on your part will be resented by the members of the board whom you do not consult.
[+] autocratic, despotic, monocratic
Ms. Mizote is so accomplished a teacher that she can elicit some degree of interest and attention from even the most withdrawn children.; The detectives tried to elicit where he had hidden his loot.
My criticism is not that you digressed from your main theme, but rather that you abandoned it altogether.
My faith in that seemingly "ordinary" young girl was vindicated many years later when she won the Pulitzer Prize in fiction.; I hope to vindicate my client and return him to society as a free man.
My parents set up my older brother as such a paragon that I despaired of ever being able to follow in his footstep.; The class disliked him because the teacher was always pointing to him as a paragon of virtue.
My sad story is that after working for three hours in the hot sun cleaning up the yard, I received the munificent sum of 1 dollar 75 cents.; The munificent gift was presented to the bride by her rich uncle.
My suspicions were aroused when I read sundry items in the newspapers about your behavior.
[+] multifarious, multitudinal, numerous
Neither the economists nor the political scientisis have found a way to wipe out the inequities of wealth and eliminate indigence from our society.
No act of abnegation was more pronounced than his refusal of any rewards for his discovery.
No epilogue for your play needs no excuse.; The audience was so disappointed in the play that many did not remain to hear the epilogue.
No one, however powerful of intellectually dominant, can abrogate the basic moral laws on which civilization rests.; He intended to abrogate the decree issued by his predecessor.
No quack selling nostrums is going to cheat me. [+] cure-all, elixir, panacea
Nobody can parallel him in ability.
Noel Coward displayed the quintessence of wit. [+] essence, substance
Northern and southern Ireland are politically and religiously sundered.
[+] indolence, sluggishness
Nothing depressed her for long; her natural effervescence soon reasserted itself. [+] ebullience, exuberance
Nothing he did could mitigate her wrath; she was unforgiving.
[+] authorize, certify
[+] detectable, discernibleNylon can be woven into gossamer or thick fabrics.
On certain issues of conscience, she refused to take a partisan stand.
[+] cleave, dichotomize, dismember, sever
Not until later did I realize that their effusive expressions of interest in our welfare were insincere and self-serving.; Her effusive manner of greeting her friends finally began to irritate them.
Note how well the somewhat greenish coat of the sloth enables it to blend in with its arboreal surrounding.(secondary meaning); Such sloth in a young person is deplorable; go to work!
Nothing coold shake his resolve that his children would get the best education that money could buy.
Nothing will convince me to sanction the engagement of my daughter to such a worthless young man.
Now that we have been challenged, we must take up the gauntlet and meet our adversary fearlessly.
Nutritionists emphasize that there is a palpable difference between "eating to live" and "living to eat".; I cannot understand how you could overlook such a palpable blunder.
Of course she wants to make money from her books! That doesn't mean that she's mercenary and indifferent to doing good work.; I am certain that your action was prompted by mercenary motives.
[+] biased, jaundiced, prepossessed
On the death of Edward King, Milton composed the elegy "Lycidas."
Once the contract was nullified, it no longer had any legal force.
One good turn may deserve another; it does not necessarily beget another.
[+] oddity, singularity
[+] approbate
[+] respite
[+] crisis, emergency
or character; state of relatedness or connection by blood or marriage or adoptionOur faculty includes many world-famous savants.
[+] inactivity, stillness;
[+] marshlandOur tariff policy is a moot subject. [+] disputable, dubious
On the basis of his many years of experience as a school administrator, he had prepared an invaluable compendium of all the mistakes likely to be made by a young teacher.; This text can serve as a compendium of the tremendous amount of new material being
One of his personal idiosyncrasies was his habit of rinsing all cutlery given him in a restaurant.
One of the sure signs of a government that is not free and democratic is that the people on power will not countenance any criticism of their acts.; He refused to countenance such rude behavior on their part.
Only a foolish snob would show such disdain for anyone who doesn't belong to a country club.; You make enemies of all you disdain.
[+] contemn, despise, scorn
Only by admitting your fault and trying to make up for the damage you have done can you obtain a reprieve from the pangs of conscience.; During the twenty-four-hour reprieve, the lawyers sought to make the stay of execution permanent.
Only my family's situation of extreme exigency could have led me to humble myself by asking him for help.; In this exigency, we must look for aid from our allies.
Only when we tried to carry out the plan did its innate defects become evident to us.; His innate talent for music was soon recognized by his parents.
[+] congenital, congenital, inherent, intrinsic
Our inertia in this matter may prove disastrous; we must move to aid our allies immediately.
Our soldiers who served in Vietnam will never forget the drudgery of marching through the quagmires of the delta country.
Pavlov`s experiment in which he trains a dog to salivate on hearing a bell is a paradigm of the conditioned-response experiment in behavioral psychology.
[+] archetype, paragon, standard
People shunned him because of his splenetic temper.
[+] cursory
Petrified wood may be ligneous in appearance, but it is stone-like in composition.
physical exercise is beneficial to health [+] maleficent
Plant pathology studies the disease of plants.
[+] supernumerary
Please try not to vex your mother; she is doing the best she can.
[+] charm, fascination
[+] apathetic;
[+] fretful, petulant, testy, touchy
Perhaps he did not originate that vicious rumor, but he certainly shares the responsibility for having disseminated it.; The invention of the radio has helped propagandists to disseminate their favorite doctrines very easily.
[+] diffuse, disperse, propagate, radiate, spread
Perhaps we were so overjoyed that the great man actually condescended to give us a perfunctory nod as we passed by.; He overlooked many weaknesses when he inspected the factory in his perfunctory manner.
Please do not try to obfuscate your responsibility in this matter by irrelevent criticisms of other people.; Do not obfuscate the issues by dragging in irrelevant arguments.
Please try not to include so many superfluous details in your report; just give me the bare facts.
[+] harrass, toment, fret, irritate, provoke
Political commentators have deplored the importance of a candidate's charisma in these days of television campaigning.
Presidents, congressmen, and other officials come and go, but the principles of democracy and freedom on which our government rests are perpetual .; Ponce de Leon hoped to find perpetual youth.
Prison reformers in the United States are disturbed by the high rate of recidivism; the number of men serving second and third terms in prison indicates the failure of the prisons to rehabilitate the inmates.
Psychologists tell us that people who seem to be unusually impassive are often the ones most likely to lose emotional control of themselves in times of stress.; The American Indian has been incorrectly depicted as an impassive individual, undemonstrative
Queen Elizabeth's navy was able to defeat the mighty armada that threatened the English coast.
Santa Claus is always vivacious and jocund. [+] blithe
Seldom have I seen food and drink served in such profusion as at the wedding feast.
[+] chastisement;
She achieved her high position by guile and treachery.She became inured to the Alaskan cold. [+] familiarized
She cannot be placed in double jeopardy. [+] hazard, peril
She could not educe a principle that would encompass all the data. [+] evince, evoke, extract
She could not make herself heard over the tumult of the mob.
She enjoyed being lionized and adored by the public. [+] glorify, honorShe ferreted out their secret. [+] search
She followed every vagary of fashion.
She had copious reasons for rejecting the proposal.She had the gracious mien of a queen. [+] comportment
Said Churchill to the British people after the Munich agreement: We must reject these mellifluous assurances of 'peace in our time' and realize that we have sustained a crushing defeat.; Italian is a mellifluous language.
[+] dulcet, euphonious, harmonious, mellifluent
[+] extravagance; plethora, superfluity, surplus
Sensitive even to mild criticism, Woolf could not bear the castigation which she found in certain reviews.
Several in the audience were deceived by his fustian style; they mistook pomposity for erudition.
Shakespeare expressed the tragic brevity of life by comparing it to a candle that must soon go out.; Brevity is essential when you send a telegram or cablegram; you are charged for every word.
[+] conciseness, succinctness
Shakespeare wrote that love and friendship were subject to envious and calumniating time.
She has gained success as a writer who knows how to depict in a lifelike way the hopes, fears, and problems of young people today.; In this book, the author depicts the slave owners as kind and benevolent masters.
[+] delineate, describe, limn, portray
She hoped to garner the world's literature in one library.
She is a liar and is always trying to vilify my reputation. [+] revile
She is as wily as a fox in avoiding trouble.
She is well qualified for teaching music.She know she can wheedle almost anything she wants from her father.
[+] forswearing;
She offered a plethora of reasons for her shortcomings. [+] superfluity, surplus;
She rebuffed his invitation so smoothly that he did not realize he had been snubbed.She scolded him in a strident voice. [+] raucous
She took umbrage at his remarks and stormed away in a huff.
She tried to change her dowdy image by buying a new fashionable wardrobe. [+] unkemptShe tried to pay the check with a spurious ten-dollar bill. cf. spurShe turned so pale that I am sure her surprise was unfeigned.
She was asked to give the gist of the essay in two sentences. [+] core, crux;
[+] wickedness;
She was coy in her answers to his offer. [+] diffident
She is never bored,because she has great diversity of interests,ranging from folk dancing to mathematics.; The diversity of colleges in this country indicates that many levels of ability are being cared for.
[+] multifariousness, multiformity, multiplicity
She may have given wrong information in court, but this was an honest mistake and certainly does not make her guilty of perjury .; When several witnesses appeared to challenge his story, he was indicted for perjury.
[+] exasperation, irritation, pique, rage, wrath
She was aghast at the sudden attack.; He was aghast at the nerve of the speaker who had insulted his host.
[+] agape, dismayed, overwhelmed
She was charged with moral turpitude .; A visitor may be denied admittance to this country if she has been guilty of moral turpitude.
She was constantly surrounded by a group of fawning admirers who hoped to win some favor.
She was inveigled into joining the club after an initial reluctance.
She was laid to rest in hallowed ground.She was offended by his brusque replay. [+] gruff
She was punished by the Spanish Inquisition because she was a heretic. [+] dissentertShe was still angry despite his conciliatory words. [+] propitiatory
She was too honest to gainsay the truth of the report.She was treated for contusions and abrasions. [+] bruise
She wore a garish rhinestone necklace.Shelley called the skylark a "blithe spirit" because of its happy song.
She won his unequivocal support.; My answer to your proposal is an unequivocal and absolute "No."
[+] distinct, evident, manifest, patent
[+] brazen, meretricious, tawdry
Sherry and I are very different; at iomes when I would be covered with embarrassment, she seems insensible to shame.
[+] callous, impassive, insensitive, inured
Shocked by the unruly behavior, the teacher criticized the class for its lack of decorum.
[+] decency, dignity, propriety, seemliness;
Shocked by the unruly behavior, the teacher criticized the class for its lack of decorum.
[+] decency, dignity, propriety, seemliness
Shortly after the crime, the malefactor was apprehended and turned over to the police.; We must try to bring these malefactors to justice.
Since everything had gone so smoothly, we felt that the campaign to elect Ellen captain was off to an auspicious deginning.; With favorable weather conditions, it was an auspicious moment to set sail.
[+] favorable, fortunate, propitious
Since he is well known to be a multy-millionaire, it seems almost pretentious of him, in an inverted sense, to drive around in a small, battered, inexpensive car.; I do not feel that your limited resources will permit you to carry out such a pretentious p
[+] affected, ostentatious, vain
Since he seems to have no moral standards whatsoever, it would probably be futile to remonstrate with him about his outrageous behavior.; I must remonstrate about the lack of police protection in this area.
Since I do not wish to be beholden to anyone, I cannot accept this favor.
[+] obstinate, perverse
[+] plenished
[+] changeless, gratis;
[+] absolute, thorough
[+] misdate, parachronism
Since her face is well known to movie fans all over the world, there would be no point in her traveling incognito .; The monarch enjoyed traveling through the town incognito and mingling with the populace.
Since she knew in advance whom she would choose for each role, the so-called "try-outs" for the play were no more than a travesty .; The ridiculous decision the jury has arrived at is a travesty of justice.
[+] burlesque, caricature, mimicry;
Since the townspeople felt that the fee asked by the Pied Piper was inordinate they decided to pay him nothing at all.; She had an inordinate fondness for candy.
Since they had always been reasonably well-behaved, I was taken completely unawares by their refractory behavior.; The refractory horse was eliminated from the race when he refused to obey the jockey.
Since this enterprise is fraught with danger, I will ask for volunteers who are willing to assume the risks.
Since Tom is both smart and disinterested , I think he is the perfect person to decide which of us is right in this long and bitter quarrel.; The only disinterested person in the room was the judge.
[+] dispassionate, impartial, neutral, unbiased
Since we do not want to replace our plantings every year, we favor perennials over annuals.; These plants are hardy perennials and will bloom for many years.
Since you've never seen me play tennis, your assumption that you can beat me is quite gratuitous .; I resent your gratuitous remarks because no one asked for them.
Sitting before the fire, puffing his pipe, after an excellent meal, he was in a state of plenary contentment.; The union leader was given plenary power to negotiate a new contract with the employers.
Slavery is a sheer anachronism in the modern age.; The reference to clocks in Julius Caesar is an anachronism.
Some contemporary musician deliberately use dissonance to achieve certain effects.
Some people seem to enjoy the cacophony of an orchestra that is turning up.
[+] gauche, unskillful
[+] tolerate;
Such remarks are gauche and out of place; you should apologize for making them. [+] maladroit, unskillful
Such vitriolic criticism is uncalled for. cf. vitriolic acid
Suckling asked, "Why so pale and wan, fond lover?" [+] ashen
So long as the local government lacks the necessary funds, this worthwhile project will have to remain dormant .; Sometimes dormant talents in our friends surprise those of us who never realized how gifted our acquaintances really are.
[+] latent, potential, quiescent
So strong is my empathy with the poems of Robert Frost and I often feel as though I could have written them myself.
Soldiers dislike having their mail read by a censor but understand the need for this precaution.
[+] conflict, discord, disharmony, dissension;
Some historians believe that if the British government had made a sincere effort to placate the colonists, the American Revolution might never have occurred.; The teacher tried to placate the angry mother.
[+] appease, assuage, mollify, propitiate;
[+] discordance, dissonance
Some tyrants believed that they had apotheosis during medieval age.; The apotheosis of a Roman emperor was designed to insure his eternal greatness.
[+] dignification, exaltation, lionization
Sometimes we feel lassitude on a hot summer day.; The hot, tropical weather created a feeling of lassitude and encouraged drowsiness.
[+] ennui, listlessness, tedium, weariness;
Steiner's effort to settle the differences between the two factions were so maladroit that what had begun as a rift became a yawning chasm.; In his usual maladroit way, he managed to upset the cart and spill the food.
Students traditionally grouse about the abysmal quality of "mystery meat" and similar dormitory food.
Sure, it's great to be a big-league ballplayer but bear in mind that the years of stardom are brief and evanescent .; For a brief moment, the entire skyline was bathed in an orange-red hue in the evanescent rays of the sunset.
[+] credo, creedThat incident never took place; it is a figment of your imagination. [+] fabrication, fiction
That was a very astute observation. I shall heed it. [+] acuteThat word is obsolete; do not use it. [+] outdate, outmode
The accretion of wealth marked the family's rise in power.
The acrid odor of burnt gunpowder filled the room after the pistol had been fired. [+] piquant, poignant
The aggregate wealth of this country is staggering to the imagination.The agnostic did not accept the tenets of their faith. [+] credo, creed
The Ancient Mariner admired the opalescent sheen on the water.
[+] haphazard, random;
That book has an interesting plot, but the author has practically smothered it in endless pages of unnecessary verbiage .; After we had waded through all the verbiage, we discovered that the writer had said very little.
That ideology is dangerous to this country because it embraces undemocratic philosophies.
That monologue about the pretty young teacher on her first day in shcool rendered me helpless with laughter.; He rendered aid to the needy and indigent.
The ancient Greeks ostracized a dangerous citizen by public vote.; As soon as the newspapers carried the story of his connection with the criminals, his friends began to ostracize him.
The animal's desultory behavior indicated that they had no awareness of their predicament.
The archaeologist assigned several students the task of reassembling earthenware vessels from the shards he had brought back from the expedition.
The audience cheered enthusiastically as she completed her rendition of the aria. [+] interpretation, version
The aviary at the zoo held nearly 300birds.The beatific smile on the child's face made us very happy.The beech tree is one of many plants that have serrated leaves. [+] saw-edged;
[+] patron
[+] rampart
[+] deference, reverence
The boy gave a furtive look at his classmate's test paper. [+] covert
The brooks coalesce into one large river.
The cabal was defeated when their scheme was discovered. [+] junto, plot
The cactus has adapted to survive in an arid environment.
The captain had to use force to quiet his mutinous crew.The captain maintained that he ran a taut ship. [+] tenseThe captured soldier was held in thrall by the conquering army. [+] enslavement
[+] butchery, slaughter
The atrocity shook him out of his ambivalence .; Torn between loving her parents one minute and hating them the next, she was confused by the ambivalence of her feelings.
The audience was enraptured by the freshness of the voices and the excellent orchestration.
[+] captivate, delight, entrance
The benefactor was generous to the school.; Scrooge later became Tiny Tim's benefactor and gave him gifts.
The best way to attack the soldiers fighting behind the parapets on the roof is by bombardment from the air.
The Bible tells us that visitors to the court of Solomon, the great Hebrew king, willingly did obeisance unto him.; She made an obeisance as the king and queen entered the room.
The biennial pansy flowered in the second year.; The group held biennial meeting instead of annual ones.
The British film industry is currently enjoying something of a renaissance; Renaissance art.
The carnage caused on our streets and highways each year by careless driving has become a major national scandal.; The carnage that can be caused by atomic warfare adds to the responsibilities of our statesmen.
The changing of baser metals into gold was the goal of the students of alchemy.The child was delighted with the bauble she had won in the grab bag. [+] bagatelle, triviality
The church leaders decided not o interfere in secular matters.
The city will indemnify all home owners whose property is spoiled by this project. [+] reimburse, remunerate
The collar chafed his neck.The colonists refused to pay tribute to a foreign despot.
The comet passed close by the earth in its eccentric orbit.
[-] acquisitionThe company staged a midnight foray against the enemy outpost. [+] incursion, invasion
[+] engagethe courtier was urbane and sophisticated. [+] cultivated, polished
The critics' laudatory comments helped to make her a star.
The dearth of skilled labor compelled the employers to open trade schools.
The case is being held in abeyance until further evidence can be found.; The deal was held in abeyance until her arrival.
The church pronounced anathema against the wilful heretic.; He heaped anathema upon his foe.
[+] curse, imprecation, malediction, malison
The circumlocution "the game ended with a score that was not in our favor" should be replaced by "we lost the game".; He was afraid to call a spade a spade and resorted to circumlocutions to avoid direct reference to his subject.
The company divested itself of oil interests; the formalities of divesting her of her coat
The country is gradually losing its agrarian occupation and turning more and more to an industrial point of view.
The couple was betrothed and planned to marry during the summer.; The announcement that had become betrothed surprised their friends who had not suspected any romance.
The dean would brook no interference with his disciplinary actions.(secondary meaning)
to incur; to accept; to stand; to endure; to tolerate
[+] insufficiency, paucity, scarcity
The delivery boy is an awkward lout. cf. flout
The demented man gibbered incoherently. [+] babble, prate, prattle
[+] exterior, neighboring
The doctor assured us that the fever would eventually subside. [+] abate, slacken, wane
[+] epicurean
The doctor recommended total abstinence from salted foods.
The dregs of society may be observed in this slum area of the city.
The drought was a baleful omen.
The drum is a percussion instrument. [+] collision, crash, impact
The efficacy of this drug depends on the regularity of the dosage.
The debonair youth was liked by all who met him, because of his cheerful and obliging manner.
[+] civil, courteous, polite, urbane
The defeated people could not satisfy the cupidity of the conquerors, who demanded excessive tribute.
[+] avarice, avidity, greed, rapacity, voracity
The defense attorney has told you about the defendant's unhappy childhood, but how is this relevant to the question of innocence or guilt?
The defense called several respectable witnesses who were able to refute the false testimony of the prosecution's only witness.
[+] controvert, disprove, rebut;
The depredations of the terrible disease could be seen only too clearly in her extreme emaciation and feebleness.; After the depredations of the invaders, the people were penniless.
[+] pillage, plunder, spoliation
The detective was stymied by the contradictory evidence in the robbery investigation.
[+] hinder, impede, obstruct;
The detectives followed the suspect until he led them to the cache where he had stored his loot.
The disease impaired her peripheral vision.; We lived, not in central London, but in one of those peripheral suburbs that spring up on theoutskirts of a great city.
The doctor called her patient a stoic because he had borne the pain of the examination without whimpering.
[+] continence, sobriety, temperance
[+] deposit, precipitate, sediment
[+] baneful, malign, pernicious, sinister;
The dulcet sounds of the birds at dawn were soon drowned out by the roar of traffic passing our motel.
The earthquake shattered his usual stolidity; trembling, he crouched on the no longer stable ground.
The expression of satisfaction that come over his face when he talks of the failure of other people is highly repugnant to me.
The facade of the church had often been photographed by tourists because it was more interesting than the rear.
The fact that he was found guilty of a felony many years ago doesn't preclude his running for mayor.; This contract does not preclude my being employed by others at the same time that I am working for you.
The finesse and adroitness of the surgeon impressed the observers in the operating room.
[+] delicacy, nicety, subtlety;
[+] truism, veracity; in verity
The Fund for Animals was a strong advocate of the campaign to save dolphins from death in the nets of the tuna fleet.; The abolitionists advocated freedom for the slaves.
The furnishings in his apartment are supposed to be "original" and "colorful", but I think they are an indiscriminate collection of junk.; She disapproved of her son's indiscriminate television viewing and decided to restrict him to educational programs.
The gambler's prediction of the scores of the games proved so incredibly accurate that we begin to suspect some form of collusion .; The swindlers were found guilty of collusion.
The gourmand liked the French cuisine. [+] gastronomist, gourmet
The headstrong youth flouted all authority; he refused to be curbed. [+] jeer, scoff, sneer
[+] poise, stasis
The huge cathedral walls were supported by flying buttresses. [+] prop
The incongruity of his wearing sneakers with formal attire amused the observers.
The infant, though prematurely born, is viable and has a good chance to survive. [+] living
The insularity of the islanders manifested itself in their suspicion of anything foreign.
[+] discharge, forgive
The gloomy skies and the sulphurous odors from the mineral spring seemed to bode evil to those who settled in the area.
The gnarled oak tree had been a landmark for years and was mentioned in several deeds.
The gossip columnist was paid to chronicle the latest escapades of the socially prominent celebrities.
The handsome young man was surprisingly uncouth at dinner.; Most biographers portray Lincoln as an uncouth and ungainly young man.
The high wire acrobat used his pole as an equipoise to overcome the swaying caused by the wind.
The historian explained that luxury and self-indulgence debilitated the Roman people and led to the fall of the empire.; Overindulgence debilitates character as well as physical stamina.
[+] attenuate, enfeeble, extenuate, weaken
The hostages were held under duress until the prisoners' demands were met. to do something under duress lam gi do cưỡng ép
[+] coercion, compulsion, constraint
The illogical pattern of the map of this congressional district is proof that the State Legislature gerrymandered this area in order to favor the majority party.
The immigrants added diversity to the homogeneous neighborhood.; Educators try to put pupils of similar abilities into classes because they believe that this homogeneous grouping is advisable.
The institution of our society, far from being immutable , are in the process of change at this very moment.; Scientists are constantly seeking to discover the immutable laws of nature.
The intransigence of both parties in the dispute makes an early settlement almost impossible to obtain.
The jury may have found him not guilty, but the "court of public opinion" will never absolve him of responsibility for the crime.; The father confessor absolved him of his sins.
The lascivious books were banned by the clergy.
The lawyer wanted to know all the pertinent details.
The licentious monarch helped bring about his country's downfall.
The little girl prattled endlessly about her dolls.
The loan shark was found guilty of usury.
The lugubrious howling of the dogs added to our sadness.
The lurid stories he told shocked his listeners.
The machinery in the idle factory was in a state of desuetude.
The malicious neighbor spread the gossip. [+] malevolent, malignant
[+] gray
The king did not know what these omens might portend and asked his soothsayers to interpret them.
The long Allied struggle to push back the salient that the Nazis had created in Belgium in 1944 is popularly known as "The Battle of the Bulge."; One of the salient features of that newspaper is its excellent editorial page.
The meeting of the United Nations Assembly was marked with such acerbity that little hope of reaching any useful settlement of the problem could be held.
[+] acrimony, asperity, mordancy
The metamorphosis of caterpillar to butterfly is typical of many such changes in animal life.; The metamorphosis of caterpillar to butterfly is typical of many such changes in animal life.
The minority party agreed not to hamper the efforts of the leaders to secure a lasting peace.
The misanthrope chose to live alone.; We thought the hermit was a misanthrope because he shunned our society.
The monotonous routine of hospital life induced a feeling of ennui which made him moody and irritable.
The more he tried to protect himself by prevaricating , the more he became entrapped in his own web of deception and dishonesty.; Some people believe that to prevaricate in a good cause is justifiable and regard the statement as a "white lie."
The more we studied the drug problem, the more we became aware of its pernicious influence on the American people today.; He argued that these books had a pernicious effect on young and susceptible minds.
The native wore a fetish around his neck to ward off evil spirits.
[+] foray, raid;
[+] optimistic
The nurse was a cheerful but phlegmatic person.
The oak is a deciduous tree,
[+] awry, askew, crookedly
The opaque window kept the sunlight out of the room.
The orator's bombastic manner left the audience unimpressed.
The owners intended to raze the hotel and erect an office building on the site.
[+] coma, lethargy, torpor
The peace parley has not produced the anticipated truce.
The musical composition, with no melodic pattern and no well-defined structure of development, seemed amorphous to my ear.; She was frightened by the amorphous mass which had floated in from the sea.
The nation was seething with discontent as the noblemen continued their arrogant ways.
The new computerized referral system will greatly expedite the processing of complaints by customers.
The nightly incursions and hit-and-run raids of our neighbors across the border tried the patience of the country to the point where we decided to retaliate in force.
The nurse changed his sanguine bandage.; Let us not be too sanguine about the outcome; something could go wrong.
[+] imperturbable, inexcitable;
The nurses displayed unwavering fortitude during the epidemic.; He was awarded the medal for his fortitude in the battle.
[+] dauntlessness, intrepidity
The odors from the kitchen are whetting my appetite; I will be ravenous by the time the meal is served.
The old woman looked askance at their short shirts.; Looking askance at her questioner, she displayed her scorn.
The only truly effective way to alleviate the poverty of underdeveloped third-world nations is to help increase their capacity to produce wealth.; This should alleviate the pain; if it does not, we shall have to use stronger drugs.
The perquisites attached to this job make it even more attractive than the salary indicates.
[+] coarse, gross, raw, uncouth, unrefined;
The picture has too much redundant detail; Your composition is redundant; you can easily reduce its length.
[+] superfluous, supernumerary; prolix, verbose;
The piece concluded with a distinctive coda that strikingly brought together various motifs.
The platitudes in his speech were applauded by the vast majority in his audience; only a few people perceived how trite his remarks were.
[+] banality, cliche, prosaism;
The play was childishly written; the denouement was obvious to sophisticated theatergoers as early as the middle of the first act.
The prisoner appeared before the tribunal for sentencing.; The decision of the tribunal was final and the prisoner was sentenced to death.
The prisoner attempted to disavow his confession on the grounds that he had not been informed of his legal rights by the district attorney.
The professor wrote his own epitaph before he died.; In his will, he dictated the epitaph he wanted placed on his tombstone.
The profligacy and dissolution of life in Caligula's Rome appall some historians. [+] rupture
The pungency of the cigarette smoke made me cough.
the pungency of the cigarette smoke mademe cough.
The realm of possibilities for the new invention was endless.
[+] drinkable
[+] shabby
[+] concise, laconic, pithy
The psalm is enjoyed for its euphony as much as its content.; Noted for its euphony even when it is spoken, the Italian language is particularly pleasing to the ear when sung.
The public will not readily accept an intensive investigation designed to turn up derogatory information about so popular a figure.; I resent your derogatory remarks.
The quarrels and bickering of the two factions within the club disturbed the majority of the members.
The rampant weeds in the garden killed all the flowers which had been planted in the spring.
[+] pandemic, prevailing, prevalent, widespread
The ranch owners appropriated the lands that had originally been set aside for the lndians` use.
[+] arrogate, commandeer, confiscate, seize;
[+] empire; compass, extent, purview, scope
The recent drought in the Middle Atlantic States has emphasized the need for extensive research in ways of making sea water potable.
The recession of the troops from the combat area was completed in an orderly manner.
[+] retreat, setback; cf. cession
The record player looked impressive, but its construction was so shoddy that within a few months it seemed to be falling apart.; You will never get the public to buy such shoddy material.
The red evening sky was a benign omen.; The old man was well liked because of his benign attitude toward friend and stranger alike.
[+] clement, humane, merciful
The reporter gave the rewrite man a succinct account of what had happened, and the city editor had it expanded into a feature story.; His remarks are always succinct and pointed.
The resurgent nation surprised everyone by its quick recovery after total defeat. [+] resurrectional
The sailor had been taught not to be laggard in carrying out orders.
The ship was stranded on a shoal and had to be pulled off by tugs. [+] shallow
The snake moved in a sinuous manner.
The social worker was angered by the sordid housing provided for the homeless.
[+] monologue
The sounding of the alarm frightened the marauders.
[+] hamper, obstruct;
The responsibility to the general public on the part of these corporations and their subsidiaries is not lessened by the fact that they pay heavy taxes.; This information may be used as subsidiary evidence but is not sufficient by itself to prove your arg
[+] accessory, ancillary, appurtenant, auxiliary
The rights guranteed us by the Constitution do not permit you to encroach on the rights of others.
The sardonic humor of nightclub comedians who satirize or ridicule patrons in the audience strikes some people as amusing and others as rude.
[+] mocking, derisive, scornful, sneering
The scandalous remarks in the newspaper besmirch the reputations of every member of the society.
[+] stain, sully, taint, tarnish
The severity with which he was pommeled was indicated by the bruises he displayed on his head and face.
The ship was listing badly to one side; it was necessary to shift the ballast in the hold to get her back on an even keel.
The situation was rapidly becoming intolerable because the new supervisor found the employees to be not merely uncooperative but positively contumacious .; The contumacious mob shouted defiantly at the police.
The special prosecutor determined that the Attorney General, though inept, had not intentionally set out to impede the progress of the investigation.
The stagnant water was a breeding ground for disease. [+] v. stagnate
The steel magnate decided to devote more time to city politics. [+] tycoon
[+] countenance
The storm was capricious and changed course constantly.
The stuffy room made her lethargic.
The subtlety of his remarks was unnoticed by most of his audience. [+] finess, nicety; duplicity
[+] splendid
[+] convert, transform
The torpid bear had just come out of his cave after his long hibernation.
[+] innoxiousThe tribe made their trek further north that summer in search of game. [+] peregrinate
The spoken of the wheel diverge from the hub.; The spokes of the wheel diverge from the hub.
[+] deviate, digress, swerve;
The station was pandemonium at rush hour.; When feared the AIDS epidemic would soon reach pandemic proportions.
[+] clamor, hubbub, uproar
The stern visage of the judge indicated that she had decided to impose a severe penalty.
[+] fickle, mercurial, unstable, erratic
The story of his unhappy childhood aroused our sympathy but did not exonerate him from the charge of criminal assault on aged ladies.; I am sure this letter naming the actual culprit will exonerate you.
[+] absolve, acquit, vindicate
[+] comatose, torpid, dormant
The talents which had seemed so resplendent in their youth now struk us as unimpressive and even pathetic.; The toreador wore a resplendent costume.
The task of education, said the speaker, is to transmute the primitive selfishness of the child into socially useful modes of behavior.; He was unable to transmute his dreams into actualities.
The taste of the public is so fickle that a TV performer who is a big hit one season may be out of a job the next.; He discovered she was fickle and went out with many men.
[+] capricious, inconstant, mercurial, unstable
[+] n. torpor (= coma, languor, lassitude, stolidity, stupor, torpidity)
The tough leadership we need in these troubled times will not come from uncertain and innocuous personalities.; Let him drink it; it is innocuous and will have no ill effect.
[+] banal, stereotyped
The two nations signed a reciprocal trade agreement.
The unions will attempt to amalgamate their groups into one national body.The universe is composed of discrete bodies. [+] distinct, diverse;
[+] vacant, void
[+] bribable, corruptible;
The vernal equinox is usually marked by heavy rainstorms.
The virus is highly virulent and has made many of us ill for days.
The waitresses disliked serving him dinner because of his very fastidious taste. [+] dainty, finicky, fussyThe walls of the dungeon were dank and slimy. [+] damp, moist
The warden will incarcerate the felon after conviction.
The water was turbid after the children had waded through it.
The wealthy young man could not understand the ascetic life led by the monks.
The witch doctor took advantage of the credulity of the superstitious natives. [+] gullibility
The trite and predictable situations in many television programs alienate many viewers.
The two leaders are trying to form an alliance, but their respective programs are so discordant that it will be hard for them to work together.; She tried to unite the discordant factions.
The vacuous remarks of the politician annoyed the audience, who had hoped to hear more than empty platitudes.
The venal policeman accepted the bribe offered him by the speeding motorist whom he had stopped.
The vicissitude of life may suddenly make a millionaire poor.; I am accustomed to life's vicissitudes, having experienced poverty and wealth, sickness and health, and failure and success.
The vigor of his opponent's attack enervated the young politician.; She was slow to recover from her illness; even a short walk to the window left her enervated.
The whole history of social reform demonstrates how much easier it is to deprecate evils than to take effective action against them.; I must deprecate your attitude and hope that you will change your mind.
[+] disapprove, discountenance
The witch doctors were bedizened in all their gaudiest costumes.
The wizened old man in the home for the aged was still active and energetic.
[+] liguefied
The workers threatened a cessation of all activities if their demands were not met. [+] cease, termination;
[+] assiduous, industrious;Their clothes were saturated by the rain. [+] drench, imbue
Their kiss was full of the fervor of first love.
[+] proximity
There are diverse ways of approaching this problem. [+] disparate
[+] divergenceThere is a nominal stipend for this position. [+] emolument
[+] chaos, disorder;
[+] garrulous, verbose;
The word presently may mean "right now"or "at a future time".Therefor, to say "I will do that presently" must be considered an ambiguous statement.; His ambiguous instructions misled us; we did not know which road to take.
[+] equivocal, unexplicit, vague
The workers carefully ladled the molten iron into the bell-shaped mold.; The city of Pompeii was destroyed by volcanic ash rather than by molten lava flowing from Mount Vesuvius.
The young man who seemed so quiet and docile turned out to be very well-informed and to have strong opinions of his own.; As docile as he seems today, that old lion was once a ferocious, snarling beast.
[+] amenable, tractable, pliant
The young Plato was drawn to the Agora to hear the philosophical discourse of Socrates and his followers.
The young woman was so sedulous that she received a commendation for her hard work.
[+] enthusiasm, passion, zeal;
Their relationship could not be explained as being based on mere propinquity; they were more than relatives; they were true friends.
There are very few world problems that can be understood in terms of a simple dichotomyomy of right and wrong.; The dichotomy of our legislative system provides us with many safeguards.
There is a vast difference between democracy, under which everyone has duties as well as privileges, and anarchy under which no one has any fixed obligations.; The assassination of the leaders led to a period of anarchy.
There is an old folk tradition that women are more loquacious than men, but all the men I know do their full share of talking.; She is very loquacious and can speak on the telephone for hours.
[+] errable, errant
[+] mystic, uncanny;
There is no connection between these two events; their timing is entirely fortuitous. [+] casual, incidental
There was a complacent look on his face as he examined his paintings. [+] self-contentedThese clouds are ominous; they portend a severe storm. [+] (n.) omen
These shoes are so ill-fitting that they will excoriate the feet and create blisters. [+] chafe
They burnished the metal until it reflected the lamplight.
[+] insufficiency, poverty
[+] defile, pollute
They feared the plague and regarded it as a deadly scourge. [+] plague
They found a breach in the enemy's fortifications and penetrated their lines.
They found his lewd stories objectionable.
They found the baroque architecture amusing.
There is an old saying that pencils are made with erasers because everyone is fallible .; I know I am fallible, but I feel confident that I am right this time.
There is evidence which proves that many persons supposed to have occult powers have either been clever frauds or the victims of self-deception.; The occult rites of the organization were revealed only to members.
There must be a serious flaw in the character of a girl who makes it habit to disparage the abilities of her best friends.; Do not disparage anyone's contribution; these little gifts add up to large sums.
They greeted his proposal with derision and refused to consider it seriously. [+] mockery
They sat quietly before the lambent glow of the fireplace.
This agreement is nugatory for no court will enforce it.
This area has been preserved in all its pristine wildness. [+] primordial; virginal;
This article is too verbose; we must edit it.
This book provides a comprehensive review of verbal and math skills for the SAT. [+] inclusive, overallThis chef has the knack of making most foods more sapid and appealing.
This codicil was drawn up five years after the writing of the original will. [+] appendix, supplement
This debacle in the government can only result in anarchy.
This hapless creature had never known a moment's pleasure. [+] miserable;
This is a paltry sum to pay for such a masterpiece.
This is a saga of the sea and the men who risk their lives on it. [+] eddaThis is an entirely feasible proposal. I suggest we adopt it. [+] practicableThis much vaunted project proved a disappointment when it collapsed. [+] vanity; cf. flaunt
They tried to circumvent the official red tape.; In order to circumvent the enemy, we will make two preliminary attacks in other sections before starting our major campaign.
[+] baffle, balk, foil, frustrate, thwart
This addle-headed plan is so preposterous that it does not deserve any consideration.
This bill is a synthesis of the work of several senators.; Now that we have succeeded in isolating this drug, our next problem is to plan its synthesis in the laboratory.
[+] breakdown, collapse, crash;
This disease is endemic in this part of the world; more than 80 percent of the population are at one time or another affected by it.
[+] aboriginal, indigenous, native;
This experiment can be repeated with any inert object, for example, a rock or a piece of wood.
[+] puny, trivial, unconsequential
This report will foment dissension in the club.
This scheme is a snare and a delusion.This simple motif runs throughout the entire score. Topic, theme
to dote on somebody / something); she dotes on her grandchildren
[+] damn, execrate
[+] disclaimTo make shaving easier, he honed his razor with great care. [+] edge, whet
Those religious ceremonies are intended to protect the tribe against disasters by propitiating the gods who control natural phenomena.; The natives offered sacrifices to propitiate the gods.
Those students who had access to his esoteric discussions were impressed by the breadth of his knowledge.
[+] abstruse, hermetic, profound, recondite;
Though he tried to follow the plot of "Gravity's Rainbow," John found the novel too episodic.
Though Maria Montessori gained fame for her innovations in pedagogy, it took years before her teaching techniques were common practice in American schools.
To bear evils with equanimity doesn't mean that you should make no effort to correct them.; In his later years, he could look upon the foolishness of the world with equanimity and humor.
To imprecate Hitler's atrocities is not enough; we must insure against any future practice of genocide.
To limit the free expression of unpopular ideas is to repudiate the basic siprit of the Bill of Rights.; He announced that he would repudiate all debts incurred by his wife.
[+] dissenter
To win his audience, the speaker used every rhetorical trick in the book.
Tom and betty were lost in the labyrinth of secret caves.Try to settle this amicably; I do not want to start litigation. [+] suit
Tynan's reviews were noted for their caustic attacks and general tone of truculence.
[+] compass, extent, range
Untoward circumstances prevent me from being with you on this festive occasion.
Upset, confuseUse your own discretion in this matter; I give you carte blanche.
Visitors were impressed by her ethereal beauty, her delicate charm.
[+] affluenceVouchsafe me a visit. Mr. Johnson vouchsafed to attend our party.
[+] orotund
To the enthusiasm and dedication of the typical visionary he added the cool, realistic judgment of the practical business executive.; She was given to visionary schemes which never materialized.
[+] delusory; quixotic, unpractical
To the masculine literary establishment, George sand with her insistence on wearing trousers and smoking cigars was clearly a maverick who fought her proper womanly role.
Twice in the 20th century, the nations of the world have entered into a covenant to cooperate in safegurading international peace and in seeking a better life for all peoples.; We must comply with the terms of the covenant.
Under the American system of personal liberty, there are many aspects of everyday living that do not come under the purview of any governmental authority.; The sociological implications of these inventions are beyond the purview of this book.
Under the tutelage of such masters of the instrument, she made rapid progress as a virtuoso.
Vistors from Europe are amazed at the opulence of this country.; Visitors from Europe are amazed and impressed by the opulence of this country.
Washington Irving emphasized the rotundity of the governor by describing his height and circumference.
[+] casuistic;We can overlook the foibles of our friends; no one is perfect. [+] frailty
We cannot afford to wait while you ruminate upon these plans.
We cannot condone such knavery in public officials. cf. rascal;
[+] cataract
We could see by his brazen attitude that he was impenitent.We discovered vestiges of early Indian life in the cave.
We dislike restaurants where the service is lax and inattentive. [+] loose, remiss
We do not care for privy chamber government. [+] private
We find much penury and suffering in this slum area.
We frequently judge people by the company with whom they consort.
We have a tacit agreement based on only a handshake.
We are mostly likely to fall victim to specious reasoning when we have an emotional desire to believe what we are being told.; Let us not be misled by such specious arguments.
We could not appreciate the beauty of the many cascades as we made detours around each of them to avoid getting wet.
[+] remorseless, uncontrite, unrepentant
We do not, indeed, know the exact relationship of our physical to our mental being, the extent to which our bodily condition causes our temperament or the exact process by which the brain makes the intangible thing called thought.
We found her criticism of our conduct unpleasant, but we had to admit that her remarks were cogent and to the point.; She presented cogent arguments to the jury.
[+] convincing, persuasive, solid, valid
We had many talented players, but the fractious behavior of a few individuls impaired our team spirit and led to a losing season.; The fractious horse unseated its rider.
We heard loud and contentious noises in the next room.
We identify the instrument producing a musical sound by its timbre. [+] tone
[+] preliminary
[+] occult, supernatural
We must examine all the ramifications of this problem. [+] divergence
We must face the enemy without trepidation if we are to win this battle.
We must regard your blasphemy as an act of impiety. [+] irreverence, profanityWe must seek an antidote for whatever toxic substance he has eaten. [+] virulent; n. toxicity
We must suppress our bestial desires and work for peaceful and civilized ends.
We must trace the source of these noxious gases before they asphyxiate us.
We shall be ever grateful for the succor you country gave us when we were in need.
[+] antagonistic
We test potential plane pilots for susceptibility to spells of vertigo.
We have been able to explore the terrestrial regions much more thoroughly than the aquatic or celestial regions.
We knew that we were in for a stormy session when her prefatory remarks referred to "some surprising fact that have come to my attention."; The chairman made a few prefatory remarks before he called on the first speaker.
We listened to an uncanny sense of direction.; You have the uncanny knack of reading my innermost thoughts.
We must devote time to the needs of our incorporeal mind as well as our corporeal body.
[+] dismay, dread, horror, terror
We must not allow passion for justice to be attenuated to mere halfhearted good will.; By withdrawing their forces, the generals hoped to attenuate the enemy lines.
We shall oppose any changes in the labor code that appear inimical to the health and safety of workers.; She felt that they were inimical and were hoping for her downfall.
[+] deter, preclude;
We tried to mollify the hysterical child by promising her many gifts.
[+] impose, intrude
We were frightened by the turbulence of the ocean during the storm.
[+] iterate
[+] sacrifice, victimize
What criteria did you use when you selected this essay as the prizewinner?
We trid to forestall the threatened foreclosure.; By setting up a prenuptial agreement, tne prospective bride and groom hoped to forestall any potential arguments about money in tne event of a divorce.
We tried to curb his impetuous behavior because we felt that in his haste he might offend some people.
We were eager to be favorably impressed, but as he continued to speak, the one fact that obtruded itself on all of us was his utter incapacity for the office.; The other members of the group object to the manner in which you obtrude your opinions into mat
[+] agitation, commotion, tumult, turmoil;
We will not allow you to abdicate your responsibilities as a leading citizen of this community.; Rather than leaving immediately, they waited for the storm to abate.
What a bore to hear the same silly advertising slogans reiterated endlessly on TV programs!; I shall reiterate this message until all have understood it.
What a chang-from a college dormitory to the sumptuous accommodations of a big-city luxury hotel!; I cannot recall when I have had such a sumptuous thanksgiving feast.
[+] luxurious; cf. sumptuary
What a mockery it is for intellectuals, terrorized by a dictatorship, to recant publicly the ideas and ideals on which they have based their lives!; Unless you recant your confession, you will be punished severely.
What a shock it was for her to discover the unworthiness of the cause for which she had immolated her youth, her talents, and her hopes of happiness.; The tribal king offered to immolate his daughter to quiet the angry gods.
What began as a "minor quarrel" grew into an altercation and then into an ugly fight.; Throughout the entire altercation, not one sensible word was uttered.
[+] argument, controversy, dispute, fracas
What disappointed me waas not so much your failure to complete the job but your disingenuous efforts to avoid all responsibility for the failure.; Although he was young, his remarks indicated that he was disingenuous.
[+] feigned, insincere, uncandid, unfrank
[+] industrious, sedulous
[+] practicable, practical
What you say is pedantic and reveals an unfamiliarity with the realities of life. [+] scholastic
[+] dauntlessness
[+] suppurate
[+] auspicious, opportuneWhen I visited him in the hospital, I found him swathed in bandages. [+] enwrap, wrap
[+] solvent
What do you think of the concept that when a crime is committed, society is often as culpable as the criminal?; Corrupt politicians who condone the activities of the gamblers are equally culpable.
What good are altruistic principles if no real attempt is made to help people by putting them into practice?; In providing tutorial assistance and college scholarships for hundres of economically disadvantage youths, Engene Lang performed a truly altruist
What he lacks in skill, he makes up in assiduous attention to every last detail and requirement of the job.; He worked assiduously at this task for weeks before he felt satisfied with his results.
What point is there in dwelling on far-ranging theories when we are faced with a pragmatic problem of actual survival?; This test should provide us with a pragmatic analysis of the value of this course.
When challenged by the other horses in the race, the thoroughbred proved its mettle by its determination to hold the lead.
When he approached the dais, he was greeted by cheers from the people who had come to honor him.
When he called his opponent a "bonehead," he implied that his adversary's brain had ossified and that he was not capable of clear thinking.
When he could not pay his bills as quickly as he had promised, he was harassed by his creditors.
[+] badger, harry, heckle,tease
When her finger began to fester, the doctor lanced it and removed the splinter which had caused the pus to form.
When her prediction came true, we referred to her as the omniscient Sarah.; I do not pretend to be omniscient, but I am positive about this fact.
When I entered his office and observed that he seemed to be in a good mood, I felt that this might be a propitious time to ask for a rise.; I think it is advisable that we wait for a more propitious occasion to announce our plans; this is not a goodtime.
When rumors that he was insolvent reached his creditors, they began to press him rer payment of the money due them.
[+] proximate, upcoming
[+] flagrant
When the sun was at its zenith, the glare was not as strong as at sunrise and sunset.
When these zephyrs blow; it is good to be in an open boat under a full sail.
When they assayed the ore, they found that they had discovered a very rich vein.
When we first meet Hamlet, we find him morose and depressed.
[+] a. vying
When you separate the wheat from the chaff, be sure you throw out the chaff.
[+] current
Whom God loves, God chastens.
[+] tacitum
Will Rogers' quizzical remarks endeared him to his audiences. [+] droll, ludicrous
When she went into her all too familiar act of the uncomplaining martyr, I could not dissemble my annoyance.; Even though you are trying to dissemble your motive in joining this group, we can see through your pretense.
[+] camouflage, dissimulate;
When the opposing hockey team scored its third goal only minutes into the first quarter, the home team's spirits flagged.
[+] decline, deteriorate, languish;
When the outbreak of the war seemed imminent , hte tourists rushed home.; The imminent battle will soon determine our success or failure in this conflict.
When the results of her mistakes became obvious, she gained a well-deserved reputation for being an egregious blunder.; She was an egregious liar and we could never believe her.
[+] acme, apex, apogee, culmination, pinnacle;
When the two colleges to which he had applied accepted him, he was in a quandary as to which one he should attend.
[+] bewilderment, perplexity;
[+] appraise, assess, estimate
[+] dour, gloomy, saturnine, sullen, morbid;
When we rummaged through the trunks in the attic, we found many souvenirs of our childhood days.
When we vie with each other for his approval, we are merely weakening ourselves and strengthening him.
While conditions are in such a state of flux, I do not wish to commit myself too deeply in this affair.
[+] castigate, chastise, punish
Whwn they offered to help him, he proudly averred that he could handle the situation entirely on his own.; I wish to aver that I am certain of success.
[+] affirm, assert, avouch, avow;
Why should he be so talkative about most things but so reticent about his own personal background.;
With her wrench she applied sufficient torque to the nut to loosen it.
With only ten seconds left to play, our team wrested victory from their grasp. [+] wrench, wry
With the connivance of his friends, he plotted to embarrass the teacher. [+] collusion, complicity
[+] demolish, raze
You cannot contest the authentic will.
[+] fitful, recurrent
You cannot ignore the imputations in his speech that you are the guilty party. [+] reproof
[+] emit, exude, issue
[+] inappropriate
With all the deductions,there is a discrepancy of 40 dollars between my official salary and my weekly paycheck.; The police noticed som discrepancies in his description of the crime and did not believe him.
With their bigger, faster, more experienced players, they simply annihilated our team by 56 to 7.; The enemy in its revenge tried to annihilate the entire population.
Workers in nuclear research must avoid the deleterious effects of radioactive substances.
[+] detrimental, harmful, injurious, nocuous
Yes, it's pretty dress, and I know that you're eager to have it for the Junior Prom, but don't you think the price is little exorbitant ?; The people grumbled at his exorbitant prices but paid them because he had a monopoly.
You are in deep trouble if you combine a strong taste for high living with an equally strong antipathy for hard work.; His extreme antipathy to dispute caused him to avoid argumentative discussions with his friends.
You cannot hope to make good at this job by exerting intermittent efforts; you must do your best every day and every hour of the day.; Our picnic was marred by intermittent rains.
You may be right in your belief that Jan won't let us use her car, but remember that this is still only a supposition .; I based my decision to confide in him on the supposition that he would be discreet.
You may be sure that any directive that emanates from her office will be clear, precise, and wokable.; A strong odor of sulphur emanated from the spring.
You may criticize the roads and the lights, but the fact is that most automobile accidents are caused simply by inept drives.; The constant turmoil in the office proved that she was an inept administrator.
You must be ubiquitous for I meet you wherever I go. [+] universal;You must overcome your diffidence of you intend to become a salesperson.
You will find the children in this school very tractable and willing to learn. [+] amenable, obedient;
[+] charge, load
Your composition suffers from a diffusion of ideas; try to be more compact.
Your dilatory tactics may compel me to cancel the contract.
Your facetious remarks are not appropriate at this serious moment.
Your flippancy at this serious moment is offensive.
[+] listless
Your messages of cheer should assuage her suffering.
Your reasoning must be fallacious because it leads to a ridiculous answer.
Your scurrilous remarks are especially offensive because they are untrue. [+] abusive, vituperative
Your statement is factious and will upset the harmony that now exists. [+] cooperative
Your threats cannot daunt me.
You use of colloquial expressions in a formal essay such as the one you have presented spoils the effect you hope to achieve.
You will never be able to complete this hike if you encumber yourself with so much "essntial equipment".; Some people encumber themselves with too much luggage when they take short trips.
Your chances for promotion in this department will be enhanced if you take some more courses in evening school.
Your propensity for spending more than you can affird will lead to only one result-bankruptcy!; I dislike your propensity to belittle every contribution she makes to our organization.