clothing, that which serves as dress or decoration; to put clothes on, dress up

apparel

to attack by surrounding with military forces; to cause worry or trouble

besiege

to press together; to reduce in size or volume; a folded cloth or pad applied to an injury

compress

to condemn openly; to accuse formally

denounce

to send off or out for a purpose; to kill; an official message; promptness, speed; the act of killing

dispatch

to plunge into a liquid, drench; to put out quickly, extinguish

douse

plainly, in so many words; for a particular purpose

expressly

suffering severely from hunger or from a lack of something

famished

to give up, renounce; to leave, abandon

forsake

profitable; bringing in money or some special advantage

gainful

very large or great; beyond ordinary means of measurement

immense

totally without skill or appropriateness

inept

showing remarkable originality, inventiveness, or resourcefulness; clever

ingenious

done in an instant; immediate

instantaneous

to annoy, trouble, make weary

irk

a written statement that unfairly or falsely harms the reputation of the person about whom it is made; to write or publish such a statement

libel

a feeling of fear, doubt, or uncertainty

misgiving

a stupid person; a big, clumsy, slow individual

oaf

to go or move backward; to become more distant

recede

a meal, food

repast

unfavorable, negative; working against, hostile

adverse

extremely dry; uninteresting, dull

arid

a person who attacks violently (with blows or words)

assailant

a large wave; to rise or swell like a wave

billow

to meet face-to-face, especially as a challenge; come to grips with

confront

to force, compel; to restrain, hold back

constrain

belonging to the same period of time as oneself; a person of the same time

contemporary

to portray; to represent or show in the form of a picture

depict

fair-minded, free from selfish motives; indifferent

disinterested

to encircle, go or reach around; to enclose; to include with a certain group or class

encompass

without any good reason or cause, unjustified

groundless

a person who pretends to be what he or she is not or better than he or she really is; a two-faced person

hypocrite

impossible to understand

incomprehensible

to handle or use skillfully; to manage or control for personal gain or advantage

manipulate

the greatest possible amount or degree; reaching the greatest possible amount or degree

maximum

a person who does imitations; to imitate; to make fun of

mimic

to wrinkle, make uneven; to annoy, upset; to flip through; material used for trimming edges; a ripple; a low drumbeat

ruffle

peaceful, calm; free of emotional upset; clear or free of storm; majestic, grand

serene

embarrassed; resembling a sheep in meekness, timid

sheepish

the strength needed to keep going or overcome physical or mental strain; staying power

stamina

a rapid, large-scale outpouring of something

barrage

an intolerant, prejudiced, or biased person

bigot

to indicate, point out; to appoint; selected but not yet installedh2>
designate

difference, variety; a condition of having many different types or forms

diversity

someone or something that is extremely puzzling; that which cannot be understood or explained

enigma

to look at or think about with great intensity and satisfaction; to take great personal joy in

gloat

of, relating to, or involving the entire world; comprehensive

global

a false idea; something that one seems to see or to be aware of that really does not exist

illusion

to make very angry, enrage

infuriate

to provide with a reason for doing; to push on to some goal

motivate

one who is against war or the use of violence; opposing war or violence

pacifist

a line of people waiting for something (such as a bus); to form such a line

queue

to keep within set limits; to confine

restrict

wise; a very wise person

sage

to satisfy, relieve, or bring to an end

slake

the landscape, especially its physical features or fitness for some use; a field of knowledge

terrain

any trade, profession, or occupation; a sense of fitness or special calling for one's work

vocation

a solemn or sacred promise or pledge; to declare or promise in a solemn way

vow

to lie in wait for and attack, ambush

waylay

to dry up, wilt, sag; to cause someone to feel ashamed, humiliated, or very smalle

wither

to declare not guilty, free from blame, discharge completely; to conduct or behave oneself

acquit

to think, believe; to consider, have an opinion

deem

to destroy, lay waste, leave in ruins

devastate

to throw doubt upon, cause to be distrusted; to damage in reputation; a loss or lack of belief, confidence, or reputation

discredit

difficult to catch or to hold; hard to explain or understand

elusive

to bring into existence; to be the cause of

generate

to worship as an idol, make an idol of; to love very much

idolize

a lack of thankfulness

ingratitude

something kept in memory of the giver; a souvenir

keepsake

a being that must eventually die; of or relating to such a being; causing death, fatal; possible, conceivablee

mortal

an enthusiastic public welcome, an outburst of applause

ovation

unimportant, trivial; narrow-minded; secondary in rank, minor

petty

a sorry condition or state; to pledge, promise solemnly

plight

to feel sorry for what one has done or has failed to do

repent

a daydream; the condition of being lost in thought

reverie

an act or instance of calling back, an annulment, cancellation

revocation

to examine closely; to look over quickly but thoroughly; to analyze the rhythm of a poem; an examination

scan

a beach or shore; a string of wire, hair, etc.; to drive or run aground; to leave in a hopeless position

strand

bitter disagreement; fighting, struggle

strife

to fall forward; to overturn, bring about the downfall of

topple

with a sharp point; keen and alert; sharp and severe; rising quickly to a high point and lasting for short time

acute

to talk or act in a noisy and threatening way; to blow in stormy gusts; speech that is loud and threatening

bluster

to act or work clumsily and awkwardly; to ruin something through clumsiness

bungle

a series of notes clarifying or explaining something; an expression of opinion

commentary

the length of time that something continues or lasts

duration

causing fear because of strangeness; weird, mysterious

eerie

one aspect or side of a subject or problem; one of the cut surfaces of a gem

facet

the state of being faithful; accuracy in details, exactness

fidelity

a brawl, a noisy quarrel; to wear away by rubbing; make ragged or worn; to strain, irritate

fray

willful, stubborn

headstrong

one living permanently in a given place

inhabitant

having lost the power of feeling or movement; to dull the feelings of; to cause to lose feeling

numb

to make peaceful or calm; to soothe

pacify

greedy; very hungry; eager for satisfaction

ravenous

to prove incorrect

refute

deep and painful regret for one's past misdeeds; pangs of conscience

remorse

something that interferes with progress; a disappointment, unexpected loss or defeat; a step-like recession in a wall

setback

overly self-satisfied, self-righteous

smug

a brief statement giving a general view of some subject, book, etc.; a summary

synopsis

to delay leaving; to linger, wait; to remain or stay for a while

tarry

the program for a meeting; a list, outline, or plan of things to be considered or done

agenda

friendly, good-natured

amiable

to confuse, make stupid

befuddle

a disease that causes plants to wither and die; a condition of disease or ruin; to destroy, ruin

blight

rough and noisy in a cheerful way; high-spirited

boisterous

clearness, accuracy

clarity

willing to do what someone else wants; obedient

compliant

to preserve; to keep from being damaged, lost, or wasted; to save

conserve

a first public appearance; a formal entrance into society; to make a first appearance

debut

marked by bloodshed, slaughter, or violence

gory

coarse, vulgar; very noticeable; total; overweight; an overall total (without deductions); twelve dozen; to earn

gross

to cause, bring about; to persuade

induce

extra space for moving along a certain route; allowance for mistakes or inaccuracies; margin of error

leeway

flexible; to cause to become flexible

limber

a network of paths through which it is hard to find one's way; something very mixed-up and confusing

maze

someone or something that can predict the future; someone who gives astute answers or advice that seems authoritative

oracle

a strong supporter of a person, party, or cause; one whose support is unreasoning; a resistance fighter, guerrilla; strongly supporting one side only

partisan

to pay back; to give payment for

reimburse

to go away from, leave empty; to make empty; to void, annul

vacate

an idle wanderer; a tramp; wandering; irresponsible

vagabond

to approve or permit; to give power or authority to

authorize

a person who has committed a crime or is guilty of some misconduct; an offender

culprit

to waste time; to be idle; to spend more time in doing something than is necessary

dawdle

to cut apart in preparation for scientific study; to analyze with great care

dissect

to pay out, spend; to use up

expend

an event resulting in death; an accidental death

fatality

easily fooled, tricked, or cheated

gullible

not permitted, unlawful, improper

illicit

to plunge or dip into a fluid; to involve deeply

immerse

causing excitement, or anger; leading to unrest, violence, or disorder

inflammatory

a note to aid one's memory; an informal note or report

memorandum

marked by strong emotion, especially pity and sorrow; able to move people emotionally; worthy of pity; woefully inadequate or lacking

pathetic

to keep doing something in spite of difficulties; to refuse to quit even when the going is tough

persevere

to lie, tell an untruth; to mislead on purpose

prevaricate

to crush, put down completely

quash

enjoyment or satisfaction; something that adds a pleasing flavor; to enjoy greatly

relish

to recall one's past thoughts, feelings, or experiences

reminisce

to clean or polish by and rubbing; to examine with great care

scour

a statement that speaks to a person's character or to the benefits of a product; expressing the value and worth of someone or something

testimonial

to make twisting or turned movements in a way that suggests pain or struggle

writhe

Wealth, riches, prosperity; great abundance, plenty

Affluence

Unpaid or overdue debts; an unfinished duty

Arrears

A steep narrow waterfall; something falling or rushing forth in quantity; to flow downward

Cascade

To shrink back or hide in fear or submissiveness

Cringe

Cranky, ill-tempered; full of odd whims

Crotchety

Not movable; not moving

Immobile

Blocked so that nothing can go through

Impassable

Something new, a change; the act of introducing a new method, idea, device, etc.

Innovation

Good-humored, in high spirits; merry

Jovial

A handcuff, anything that chains or confines; to chain or restrain

Manacle

Warlike, fond of fighting; relating to war, the army or military life

Martial

The smallest possible amount; the lowest permissible or possible

Minimum

Quick and skillful in movement, agile; clever

Nimble

The beginning, start (especially of something violent and destructive); an attack, assault

Onset

Likely to spoil or decay

Perishable

Something that divides (such as a wall); the act of dividing something into parts or sections; to divide or subdivide into parts or shares

Partition

To find something and bring back, get back; put right, make good

Retrieve

Appearing evil or dangerous; threatening evil or harm

Sinister

Drawn tightly, tense; neat, in good order

Taut

A pattern, typically in form of metal, wood, or plastic; something that is typically used as a model to imitate

Template

to get revenge for, to get even for, settle a score; to punish someone or get satisfaction for a wrong or injury

avenge

to give up, surrender; to hand over to another

cede

a great flood; a heavy fall of rain; anything that comes in a vast quantity (like a flood); to flood

deluge

good judgment; care in speech and action; freedom to judge or choose

discretion

dizzy; light-headed; lacking seriousness

giddy

the striking of one object against another; the shock caused by a collision; to affect, especially forcefully

impact

to make timid or frighten by threats; to use fear to get someone to do (or not to do) something

intimidate

to free from bondage or domination; to release

liberate

reasonable; making use of reason and good sense

logical

to give a false or untrue idea

misrepresent

left to one's own choice; not required

optional

complete; instantaneous; without reservation

outright

to meet in accordance with a plan; a meeting by agreement; a meeting place

rendezvous

rounded and plump; full or rich in sound

rotund

to stroll; walk in an easy, leisurely way; a stroll

saunter

lazy; slow-moving; not active, dull

sluggish

lower in rank or position, secondary; one who is in a lower position or under the orders of someone else; to put in a lower or secondary position

subordinate

a delicate color or hue; a slight trace of something; to give color to something; to dye

tint

likely to undergo change; changeable; a value or quantity that varies; a symbol for such

variable

the point at which something begins or happens; a border; to incline, tend toward, approach; to be in the process of becoming something else

verge

arousing hatred; disgusting, detestable

abominable

blundering and awkward; clumsiness

bumbling

a result, effect; importance

consequence

to fool, deceive; to mislead utterly

delude

to give out in small amounts; money, food, or other necessities given as charity; a small portion

dole

to swallow up, overwhelm, consume

engulf

to defeat; to keep from gaining some end; a thin sheet of metal; a light fencing sword; a person or thing serving as contrast to another

foil

to express definitely or systematically; to devise, invent; to state as a formula

formulate

the taking of the first step or move; the ability to act without being directed or urged from the outside

initiative

something that serves as a reminder

memento

a person who refuses to follow established ideas or ways of doing things; of or relating to the unconventional

nonconformist

without legal force or effect; no longer binding

null and void

a wide, unobstructed view of an area; a complete survey of a subject; a continuously passing or changing scene; a range or spectrum

panorama

all of a person's offspring, descendants; all future generations

posterity

to pull loose by force; to look at closely or inquisitively; to be nosy about something

pry

to brighten, freshen, or polish; to restore or improve

refurbish

able to deal promptly and effectively with all sorts of problems; clever in finding ways and means of getting along

resourceful

severe, harsh, strict; thoroughly logical

rigorous

coming after; following in time, place, or order

subsequent

making no mistakes, faultless, completely accurate

unerring

an assumed name, especially as used to hide one's identity; otherwise called

alias

to walk slowly; stroll; an easy pace; a leisurely walk

amble

big and strong; muscular

burly

to give a false or misleading account of; to twist out of shape

distort

persistent, stubbornly determined, refusing to give up

dogged

so amazed that one is unable to speak, bewildered

dumbfounded

no longer in existence; no longer active; gone out of use

extinct

very fine sand or gravel; courage in the face of hardship or danger; to grind; to make a grating sound

grit

sure to happen, unavoidable

inevitable

fixed deeply and firmly; working into the grain or fiber; forming a part of the inmost being

ingrained

resembling a meteor in speed; having sudden and temporary brilliance similar to a meteor's

meteoric

a humorous or ridiculous imitation; to make fun of something by imitating it

parody

to triumph over; to succeed; to exist widely, be in general use; to get someone to do something by urging

prevail

an object from the past with historical value or interest; a trace of an outdated custom; remaining fragments, ruins

relic

to tear to pieces; split violently apart

rend

to fill again, make good, replace

replenish

to search through, investigate the contents of; an active search; a collection of odd items

rummage

to save, be thrifty; to be extremely sparing with; to give little attention or effort to

skimp

a detective

sleuth

deliberate and pointless destruction of public or private property

vandalism

to kidnap, carry off by force

abduct

not clear; having two or more possible meanings

ambiguous

to stop short and refuse to go on; to refuse abruptly; to prevent from happening; (in baseball) an illegal motion made by a pitcher

balk

closely and firmly packed together; small; to squeeze together; an agreement between parties; a small case containing a mirror and face powder; a small car

compact

to consult, talk over, exchange opinions; to present as a gift, favor, or honor

confer

to set aside for a special purpose; to mark an animal's ear for identification; an identifying mark or feature

earmark

extremely cold; lacking in warmth or feeling

frigid

an instrument, tool; to put into effect

implement

too great to be counted; unpredictable, uncertain

incalculable

beyond question or argument, definitely true

indisputable

thorough, deep; showing great effort; concentrated

intensive

a planned movement; a skillful plan; a scheme; to perform or carry out such a planned movement

maneuver

an action taken to destroy something or to prevent it from working properly; to take such destructive action

sabotage

not enough; barely enough; marked by a small or insufficient amount

scant

done in a way so as not to be seen or observed; sneaky, underhanded

stealthy

tall, strong, and healthy

strapping

harsh, shrill; unpleasant sounding

strident

to grow vigorously; to grow in wealth and possessions

thrive

of enormous size, strength, power, or scope

titanic

possessing or acting with bravery or boldness

valiant

to stick to, remain attached; to be devoted or loyal as a follower or supporter

adhere

to declare to be true, state positively; to confirm

affirm

an extremely wicked, brutal, or cruel act; something very bad or unpleasant

atrocity

to struggle successfully against; to prove to be a match for, deal with satisfactorily; a long religious cloak; a canopy

cope

to discourage, scare off, or prevent through fear or doubt

deter

causing uneasiness or worry

disquieting

to give power or authority to; to enable; to permit

empower

speaking or writing easily and smoothly, flowing gracefully

fluent

to move slowly or fall behind; to bring up the rear; a falling behind; the amount by which someone or something is behind; an interval

lag

to injure very seriously by cutting, tearing, crushing, etc.; to bring to ruin

mangle

a wrong idea, misunderstanding

misapprehension

one who expects things to turn out for the best; someone who looks on the bright side of things

optimist

to roam about stealthily in search of something

prowl

a reading in public of something that is memorized; a memorized poem or piece of prose that is read aloud

recitation

to make stupid, dull, or groggy; to surprise or astonish

stupefy

in a bad or nasty mood, resentful; gloomy

sulky

something added to complete a thing or make up for a lack; a section added to a book or document; to provide such an addition or completion

supplement

to have a heavy, violent, swelling motion (like waves); a powerful forward rush

surge

a quality or characteristic (especially of personality); a distinguishing feature

trait

dishonest; not guided or controlled by moral principles

unscrupulous

to stay away from doing something by one's own choice

abstain

to do a favor or service for, help out; to provide for, supply with; to have space for; to make fit or suitable

accommodate

the loyalty or obligation owed to a government, nation, or cause

allegiance

to unite; to combine elements into a unified whole

amalgamate

to attach, add, or tack on as a supplement or extra item

append

to preserve, honor, or celebrate the memory of

commemorate

to count; to name one by one, list

enumerate

to make high in rank, power, character, or quality; to fill with pride, joy, or noble feeling; to praise, honor

exalt

to obtain by violence, misuse of authority, or threats

extort

strained or improbable (in the sense of not being logical or believable), going far afield from a topic

far-fetched

depressed, gloomy

glum

a copy, close reproduction

replica

answering or replying; reacting readily to requests, suggestions, etc.; showing interest and understanding

responsive

a sacred or holy place; refuge or protection from capture or punishment; a place of refuge or protection

sanctuary

selfishly ambitious

self-seeking

humbly obedient; tending to five in to authority, obeying without protest

submissive

to count up; to keep score; to make entries for reckoning; to correspond or agree; a total or score

tally

one whose job it is to assign work to others; one who uses his or her power to make people work very hard

taskmaster

to change completely in appearance or form; to make into something else

transform

a sudden, violent upward movement; great disorder or radical change

upheaval

a light or other signal that warns and guides; a lighthouse; anything that guides or inspires

beacon

violently and destructively enraged

berserk

having to do with the sky or heavens; heavenly; yielding great bliss or happiness

celestial

to punish (in order to bring about improvement in behavior, attitude, etc.); to restrain, moderate

chasten

to seize by authority; to take and keep

confiscate

information; facts, figures, statistics

data

to take away from; reduce in value or reputation

detract

a meeting (especially one that is unplanned); a meeting of enemies, battle; to meet or come upon

encounter

a long narrative poem (or other literary composition) about the deeds of heroes; an event or movement of great sweep; on a grand scale, vast, titanic

epic

a play or story performed without words by actors using only gestures; to express in this way

pantomime

one who believes or expects the worst; prophet of doom

pessimist

care taken beforehand; a step or action taken to prevent something from happening

precaution

to bring before a count of law for trial; to carry out

prosecute

a small hole made by a sharp object; to make such a hole, pierce

puncture

to get revenge; to strike back for an injury

retaliate

fake, not genuine; something false pretending to be genuine; a pretender; a decorated pillow covering; to pretend

sham

unrefined, crude; awkward or clumsy

uncouth

to draw a line under; to put special emphasis on; a line drawn under something

underscore

healthy; morally and socially sound and good; helping to bring about or preserve good health

wholesome

full of melancholy yearning or longing, sad, pensive

wistful


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