abate

to lessen to subside to become less strong; to make something less strong The storm showed no signs of abating.They waited for the crowd's fury to abate. abate something Steps are to be taken to abate pollution. giving up control authority to give up the position of being king or queen. He abdicated in favour of his son. abdicate something She was forced to abdicate the throne of Spain. abdicate responsibility/your responsibilities to fail or refuse to perform a duty.abdication straying away from what is normal a fact, an action or a way of behaving that is not usual, and that may be unacceptable a temporary aberration of his exhausted mind.A childless woman was regarded as an aberration, almost a social outcast. help/encourage smb (in doing wrong) abetting, abetted abet somebody to help or encourage somebody to do something wrong. He was abetted in the deception by his wife. suspended action

abdication

aberration

abet

abeyance

in abeyance
not being used, or being stopped for a period of time. egal proceedings are in abeyance, while further en!uiries are made. to hate to detest abhorring, abhorred (not used in the progressive tenses) abhor something (FORMAL) to hate something, for example a way of behaving or thinking, especially for moral reasons

abhor

"She abhors cats" "The problem with Establishment Republicans is they abhor the unseemliness of a political brawl" Synonym
DETEST, LOATHE

abide

be faithful to endure

abided, abided
Help n sense ! abode is also used for the past tense and past participle. 1 "TRANSITIVE# can't/couldn't abide somebody/something to dislike somebody/something so much that you hate having to be with or deal with them

Synonym: BEA ,

STA!D" can't abide people with no sense of humour. He couldn't abide the thought of being cooped up in an office. " "INTRANSITIVE# + adverb/preposition (OLD USE or FORMAL) to stay or live in a place. #ay $oy and peace abide in us all.

#hrasal $erbs:

abide by something

(FORMAL) to accept and act according to a law, an agreement, etc. %ou'll have to abide by the rules of the club. &e will abide by their decision. promise or swear to give up

abjure something (FORMAL) to promise publicly that you will give up or re$ect
a belief or a way of behaving ab$ure

Synonym
E!O%!&E "For nearly 21 years after his resignation as Prime Minister in 196 ! he ab"ure# all titles! preferring to remain "ust plain $Mr%$" &Time'% "She abjured her beliefs"

abraded

rubbed off worn away by friction abrade something (TECHNICAL) to rub the surface of something, such as rock or skin, and damage it or make it rough repeal or annul by authority

abrogate

abrogate something (TECHNICAL) to officially end a law, an agreement, etc.

Synonym
E#EALThe

rule has been abrogated by mutual consent. abrogation

abscond

to go away suddenly (to avoid arrest) 1 abscond (from something) to escape from a place that you are not allowed to leave without permission. She absconded from every children's home they placed her in." abscond (with something) to leave secretly and take with you something, especially money, that does not belong to you. He absconded with the company funds. difficult to comprehend obscure difficult to understand an abstruse argument

abstruse

"the professor's lectures were so abstruse that students tended to avoid them"
border on

abutting, abutted
abut

abut (on/onto) something (FORMAL) (OF LAND OR A BUILDING) to be next to

something or to have one side touching the side of something. His land abuts onto a road. (e li)e# in a house abutting our hotel% bottomless extreme extremely bad or of a very low standard

abysmal

Synonym: TE

'BLE

His manners are abysmal. Abysmally

"abysmal misery"; "abysmal stupidity"

effete no longer fertile worn out acarpous acclaimed

1. Producing no fruit; sterile. 2. Having no fruit.

welcomed with shouts and approval to praise or welcome somebody/something publicly acclaim somebody/something a highly/widely acclaimed performanceacclaim somebody/something as something The work was acclaimed as a masterpiece.

With her gracefu !e "#ie$ a%# e&"cati&e 'ric$( &ie%%a ha$ gar%ere# critica acclaim a%# a ra)i# ' gr"*i%g egi"% "f fa%$ thr"ugh"ut the *"r #+ Acclaim at fe$ti&a $ a%# "ther e&e%t$ thr"ugh"ut the c"u%tr'+ The critica acclaim f"r f"r$ter ha$ #i))e# #uri%g the a$t #eca#e+ Acclaim $u%#a%ce $ %e* $erie$ #e)e%#e%t u)"% the+ Hi$ ,--. fi ! t"uchi%g the &"i# ear%e# *"r #*i#e acclaim f"r it$ gri))i%g true acc"u%t "f t*" c i!/er$ 0 )eri "u$ 1"ur%e' i% the )eru&ia% a%#e$+ It a $" $ig%a e# the )"i%t at *hich the /a%# *a$ at it$ /e$t a%# fee#i%g "ff the !a$$i&e au#ie%ce acclaim+ Acclaim fr"! critic$ acr"$$ the g "/e+ M"/' *"% g "/a acclaim a$t 'ear f"r hi$ a /u! ) a'+ I% the t"/acc" fact"r'( /ri$t" ha$ a% i%ti!ate( e%gagi%g )erf"r!a%ce $)ace( *hich #e$er&e$ the %ati"%a acclaim it ha$ recei&e#+ The fi ! a $" ")e%e# t" ra)tur"u$ acclaim i% a!erica( ear ier thi$ 'ear+ 2"ur )er$"%a c"!!it!e%t t" the !eeti%g the cha e%ge$ i% africa ha&e ear%e# *i#e$)rea# acclaim+

praise approval praise or an award for an achievement that people admire

special acknowledgment; an award

accolade

A% acc" a#e i$ $"!ethi%g gi&e% t" a )er$"% i% "r#er t" )rai$e "r rec"g%i3e the )er$"% "r hi$ acc"!) i$h!e%t+ The %e* '"r4 a*ar#$ are the !e#ia i%#u$tr'0$ highe$t accolade+ Accolade i% the i%#u$tr'+ Accolade$ fr"! critic$ a%# au#ie%ce$ a i4e+

Accolade$ f"r /u$i%e$$ $ucce$$

accretion

the growing of separate things into one 1 a layer of a substance that is slowly added to something " the process of new layers being slowly added to something . the accretion of sand by wind action .

Accreti"% refer$ t" a% e5te%$i"% "r a##iti"% "f e%gth "r "&era $i3e+ 6%"u%7 A% e5a!) e "f a% accreti"% i$ *he% a high*a' i$ e%gthe%e#+ Accreti"% i$ the )art "f $"!ethi%g that ha$ /ee% a##e#+ 6%"u%7 A% e5a!) e "f a% accreti"% i$ the garage $"!e"%e !a' /ui # "% hi$ h"!e+ Accreti"% i$ the $tate "f ha&i%g g"%e thr"ugh e5te%$i"% "r a##iti"% "f

e%gth "r "&era $i3e+ 6%"u%7 A% e5a!) e "f accreti"% i$ a e5tra )art "f a fair' ta e a##e# "&er !a%' 'ear$ "f re8te i%g+

It ha$ /ee% $ugge$te# that *here there i$ "* $e#i!e%t $u)) ' !a%gr"&e accretion !a' %"t /e a/ e t" 4ee) )ace *ith )r"1ecte# $ea8 e&e ri$e$+ C" "%i3ati"% i%#uce# ra)i# accretion rai$i%g the !ar$h $urface /' u) t" 9+:;! a%# c"&eri%g a !a5i!u! area "f <-- hectare$ i% 9=,>+

%ccumulate 1 "INTRANSITIVE# to increase over a period of time"nterest will accrue if you keep your money in a savings account. accrue (to somebody) (from something) economic benefits accruing to the country from tourism " "TRANSITIVE# accrue something to allow a sum of money or debts to grow over a period of time

accrue

Synonym
A&&%(%LATEThe

firm had accrued debts of over '(m. Accrual the accrual of interest

I a!( h"*e&er( $ti )a'i%g "ff #e/t$ accrue# #uri%g the !arriage+

kind of stone inflexible determined not to change your mind or to be persuaded about something )va was adamant that she would not come. Adamantly His family were adamantly opposed to the marriage adamant

T"%' / air re!ai%$ adamant that *e *i %"t cha%ge the *a' *e i&e+ The #"ct"r$ ha# /ee% a/$" ute ' adamant that $he *a$%0t g"i%g t" get /etter+ ?i ha# a $" $ee!e# )rett' adamant he *a$%0t i% "&e *ith her+

admonitory

containing warning

admonition
a warning to somebody about their behaviour To &illiam he had written a letter full of the gravest admonitions, urging him to think carefully about what he was committing himself to.

Behi%# the $ter% admonition$ $t""# a $a# tragic figure+ We $h"u # hee# thi$ admonition a$ /eari%g #irect ' "% "ur "*% re$)"%$i/i it'+ But if he /e %eg ige%t( a%# care e$$ i% teachi%g the!( et hi! /e #e)"$e# fr"! hi$ "ffice( after the thir# admonition+

Admonitory The sergeant lifted an admonitory finger at us.

Admonitory etter t" the arch/i$h") "f ca%ter/ur'+

adorn

add beauty decorate to make something/somebody look more attractive by decorating it or them with something adorn something/somebody *old rings adorned his fingers. (IRONIC) *raffiti adorned the walls.adorn something/somebody/yourself with something The walls were adorned with paintings. The children adorned themselves with flowers. Adornment) A plain necklace was her only adornment. making unpure poorer in quality

adulterate something (with something) to make food or drink less pure by

adulteration adding another substance to it

Synonym
&O!TA('!ATEThe

water supply had been adulterated with chemicals from the soil. $ee a $" %!AD%LTE ATED adulteration polite and friendly pleasant, friendly and easy to talk to affable

Synonym*E!'AL
A++ability, a++ably close connection relationship 1 "SINGULAR# affinity (for/with somebody/something) & affinity (between A and B) a strong feeling that you understand somebody/something and like them or it

affinity

Synonym:

A##O T Sam was born in the country and had a deep affinity with nature. Humans have a special affinity for dolphins.

" affinity (with somebody/something)& affinity (between A and B) a close relationship between two people or things that have similar qualities, structures or features. There is a close affinity between "talian and Spanish. make worse irritate

aggravate

1 aggra&ate $"!ethi%g t" !a4e a% i %e$$ "r a /a# "r u%) ea$a%t $ituati"% *"r$e Synonym: *"r$e% @" uti"% ca% aggra&ate a$th!a+Mi itar' i%ter&e%ti"% *i "% ' aggra&ate the c"%f ict e&e% further+ ! aggra&ate $"!e/"#' 6i%f"r!a 7 t" a%%"' $"!e/"#'( e$)ecia ' #e i/erate ' Synonym : irritate Aggravating" aggravating circumstances/factorsHer constant
interruptions were very aggravating. Aggra$ation) " don't need all this aggravation at work.The drug may cause an aggravation of the condition.

agile

active quick'moving 1 able to move quickly and easily

Synonym: !'(BLE

a strong and agile athlete

" able to think quickly and in an intelligent way an agile mind/brain Agility) He had the agility of a man half his age. eager/excited excited and very interested to find out something &e were all agog with curiosity. agog

A% e5a!) e "f the *"r# ag"g *"u # /e t" #e$cri/e the a%tici)ati"% "f a %e* father *hi e the !"ther i$ i% a/"r+ Agog t" hear a/"ut the *e##i%g+

?u$t a !"+++ A the ta figure $u##e% ' !ateria i3e# at") the )ia%" a$ )e") e $at agog i% their $eat$+

ail

trouble be ill 1 ail something (FORMAL) to cause problems for somebody/something. They discussed the problems ailing the steel industry. " ail somebody (OLD USE) to make somebody ill/sick. &hat is ailing you+ eager and cheerful readiness great -illingness or enthusiasm They accepted the offer with alacrity.

alacrity

S"!e"%e Buic4 ' a%# cheerfu ' acce)ti%g a% i%&itati"% t" a *e##i%g i$ a% e5a!) e "f a )er$"% acti%g *ith a acrit'+

A $ti /igger $ur)ri$e i$ that a re ati&e ' $!a ,+: iter #ie$e e%gi%e ca% )u$h $uch a arge car a "%g *ith $uch alacrity+ A%# the% a %u!/er "f /ri$4 '"u%g !e% /ega% *ith re!ar4a/ e alacrity t" ti#' u) the g""#$ that re!ai%e# #i$tur/e#+

recess/partially enclosed place an area in a room that is formed by part of a wall being built farther back than the rest of the wall The bookcase fits neatly into the alcove.

A% a c"&e i$ a $!a rece$$e# $ecti"% i% a r""! $uch a$ a %""4 A% e5a!) e "f a% a c"&e *"u # /e a $!a area i% a re$taura%t( "% ' )artia ' e%c "$e#( i%te%#e# f"r )ri&ate #i%i%g f"r a c"u) e "r $!a gr"u)+

alcove

A curtai%e# alcove *hich c"%cea $ a t*i% /e#r""! i$ $ituate# here+ F"r $tarter$ there0$ the c"3' alcove i% the !ai% /ar that $eat$ a !a5i!u! "f te%+

ale aleck

fermented alcoholic beverage similar to but heavier than beer one who considers himself smarter than others

a person who behaves as if they know everything and likes to show people this in an annoying way duty support loyalty a person(s continued support for a political party, religion, ruler, etc to switch/transfer/change allegiancean oath/a vow/a statement of allegiance . ,eople of various party allegiances $oined the campaign.allegiance (to somebody/something) to pledge/swear allegiance. He affirmed his allegiance to the president. allegiance

A egia%ce !ea%$ gi&i%g a )r"!i$e t" /e "'a "r the acti"% "f actua ' /ei%g "'a a%# "% $"!e"%e0$ $i#e+ 6%"u%7 9+ S*eari%g that '"u *i f" "* the a*$ "f a c"u%tr' i$ a% e5a!) e "f gi&i%g a egia%ce+ ,+ A *a'$ #efe%#i%g '"ur frie%# a%# ""4i%g "ut f"r hi$ /e$t i%tere$t$ i$ a% e5a!) e "f a egia%ce t" '"ur frie%#+
make (pain) easier to bear

alleviate something to make something less severe

Synonym: EASE to alleviate suffering . A number of measures were taken to
alleviate the problem. Alle$iation) the alleviation of poverty

A e&iate i$ t" !a4e $"!ethi%g ea$ier t" #ea *ith "r e%#ure+ 6&er/7
alleviate

A% e5a!) e "f a e&iate i$ t" ta4e )ai% 4i er$ t" ea$e the te%$i"% "f a hea#ache+

Higher ec"%"!ic gr"*th *ithi% the eu c"u # he ) t" )artia ' alleviate the )e%$i"%$ )r"/ e!+ The$e t*" )r"/ e!$ ca% /e $u/$ta%tia ' alleviate# /' a% i%tegrate# a%a '$i$ !eth"#+

alloy

to debase by mixing with something inferior a metal that is formed by mixing two types of metal together, or by mixing metal with another substance-rass is an alloy of copper and .inc.alloy steel reserved indifferent not friendly or interested in other people

aloof

Synonym: D'STA!T,

E(OTE

He was a cold man, aloof and distant.

She stayed aloof while the argument went on around her. Aloo+ness) Her cool aloofness was seen as arrogance by some people. mix combine unite societies

amalgamate (something) (with/into something)"

amalgamate 1 if two organi)ations amalgamate or are amalgamated, they $oin together to form one large organi)ation

Synonym: (E
university.

*E

A number of colleges have amalgamated to form the new

amalgamate with/into something *The company has now amalgamated with

another local firm.

amalgamate something" They decided to amalgamate the two schools. amalgamate something with/into something The two companies were
amalgamated into one. " amalgamate something (into/with something) to put two or more things together so that they form one +

Synonym: (E

*E

This information will be amalgamated with information

obtained earlier. amalgamation * the amalgamation of small farms into larger units . ambidextrous able to use the left hand or the right equally well doubtful uncertain 1 that can be understood in more than one way; having different meanings an ambiguous word/term/statement Her account was deliberately ambiguous. " not clearly stated or defined. His role has always been ambiguous. ambiguous

#pposite :%!A(B'*%O%S
ambiguously : an ambiguously worded agreement

It #"e$ $ee! rather ambiguous t" $a' it i$ /ei%g $)e%t "% 0 )atie%t care 0 + Fir$t '( there are a %u!/er "f $)ecific i$$ue$ eft $"!e*hat ambiguous i% the #"cu!e%t+

having both of two contrary meanings

ambivalent (about/towards somebody/something) having or showing both

good and bad feelings about somebody/something. She seems to feel ambivalent about her new $ob. He has an ambivalent attitude towards her. Ambi$alence) ambivalence (about/towards somebody/something) There was ambivalence among church members about women becoming priests. #any people feel some ambivalence towards television and its effect on our lives. ambi$alently extremely pleasing to taste

ambivalent

ambrosial

A!/r"$ia refer$ t" a%' f""# "r ar"!a that i$ re!ar4a/ ' ) ea$a%t t" ta$te "r $!e "f "r fit f"r the g"#$C #i&i%e

Ambrosial #e*+ Ambrosial f""# that fructifie$ the $"u ( the !i%#( the heart+

ameliorate

improve make better

ameliorate something (FORMAL) to make something better. Steps have been

taken to ameliorate the situation. Amelioration

Ameliorate the )re$e%t $ufferi%g+ A ce%tra i3e# )" ic' *"u # c"!)"u%#( %"t ameliorate( the )r"/ e!+

end (a debt) by setting aside money amorti$e something (BUSINESS) to pay back a debt by making small regular payments over a period of time . amorti.ation amorti)e

A!"rti3e !ea%$ t" )ut !"%e' a$i#e "r t" re)a' a #e/t "&er ti!e "r t" #e#uct c"$t$ "&er ti!e+ 6&er/7 9+ T" !a4e !"rtgage )a'!e%t$ i$ a% e5a!) e "f a!"rti3e+ ,+ T" ta4e a ta5 #e#ucti"% f"r the )urcha$e "f /u$i%e$$ eBui)!e%t "&er $e&era 'ear$ i$ a% e5a!) e "f a!"rti3e+
severe suffering se$ere pain, mental su++ering or unhappiness He groaned in anguish.Tears of anguish filled her eyes. Anguished) anguished cries . an anguished letter from her prison cell

anguish

The #eci$i"% t" /u' "rga%ic carr"t$ i% the $u)er!ar4et cau$e$ anguish: the' are three ti!e$ the )rice "f the 0 "r#i%ar' 0 carr"t$+ He /eat$ hi$ /rea$t( fi e# *ith #ee) anguish f"r the *a' he0$ i&e#+ Ca% '"u i!agi%e the anguish "f /ei%g t" # '"ur #aughter ha$ "% ' a fe* #a'$ t" i&eD The )atie%t $ufferi%g fr"! !e%ta "r e!"ti"%a anguish *i /e "ffere# a $t"r' 0 cure 0 +

strong dislike a strong +eeling o+ opposition, anger or hatred

Synonym
animosity
HOST'L'T/

towards his critics. animosity (between A between members of the two groups antidote antithetical apartheid aplomb apostate apotheosis appease apprehensive apprise

animosity (toward(s) somebody/something) He felt no animosity and B) personal animosities

medicine used against a poison or a disease direct opposing brutal racial discrimination self'confidence one who abandons long'held religious or political convictions deification glorification to godliness make quiet or calm grasping understanding fear unhappy feeling about future give notice to inform

approbation apropos apt arabesque arboreal ardor arduous argot arrant arrogance articulate ascend ascertain ascetic ascribe aseptic asperity aspersion assail assiduous assuage asterisk astringent astute atonement attenuate attune audacious augury august auspicious austere auxiliary

approval appropriate to the situation apt well'suited quick'witted a complex ornate design of connected with trees enthusiasm steep difficult ascent laborious $argon slang in the highest degree proud superior manner of behaviour speak distinctly connect by $oints go or come up get to know practicing self'denial austere stark consider to be the origin of or belonging to surgically clean roughness harshness ill temper irritability slander with attack violently diligent hard'working sedulous make something (pain desire) less the mark + (e.g.. omitted letters) substance that shrinks clever quick at seeing to get an advantage repayment death of ,esus make thin. weaken enervate bring into harmony daring foolishly bold impudent omen sign ma$estic venerable favorable successful prosperous severely moral and strict simple and plain helping supporting

aver aversion avid avow baleful balk baneful barrage barren bask beatify bedi)en belabor bellicose belligerent benefactor benevolence benign bequest berate bereft bewilder bigot bilge blandishment blandness blatant blithe bogus boisterous bolster boorish brash

affirm assert prove $ustify strong dislike eager greedy admit. -eclare openly harmful ominous causing evil obstacle purposely to get on the way of causing harm or ruin pernicious destructive artificial obstacle built across a river not good enough unable to have young ones without value in en$oy warmth and light to bless make happy or ascribe a virtue to to adorn especially in a cheap showy manner beat hard belligerent pugnacious warlike (person nation) waging war person who has given help wish or activity in doing good kind and gentle mild (climate) arrangement to give something at death scold sharply rob or dispossess of something (material) pu))le confuse stubborn narrow'minded person bulge the protuberance of a cask flattery coaxing polite manner comforting uninteresting noisy and rough cheerful casual carefree sham counterfeit not genuine loud noisy rough lacking restraint give greatly needed support crude offensive rude hasty rush cheeky saucy

brass bra)en breach brittle broach brook buoyant burgeon burnish cabal cadge ca$ole calipers calumny candid cant cantankerous canvass castigate castigation catalyst caustic cavalcade censure centurion chary chastened chastisement chauvinist chicanery chisel churl clamor

yellow metal (mixing copper and )inc) made of brass opening broken place breaking easily broken bring up announce begin to talk about to tolerate endure able to float light'hearted grow forth send out buds to polish rub to a shine a scheme or plot a group of plotters to beg to get by begging use flattery or deceit to persuade metal supports attached to the legs measuring instrument slander aspersion frank straight'forward insincere talk/$argon bad'tempered/quarrelsome discuss thoroughly sort of touting to chastise correct by punishing severe punishment substance that causes speeding up biting sarcastic a possession expression of blame or disapproval a rebuke leader of a unit of .// soldiers cautious wary corrected punished punishment a blindly devoted patriot legal trickery/false argument steel tool for shaping materials bad'tempered person shout complain with a lot of noise

clientele clinch cling clot cloture coagulation coalescing coax coda coddle coerce coeval cogent cogitate cogni)ant cohort colander collusion combustion commemorate commodious commuter complaisance compunction conceal conceit conciliatory concord concur condense 1onduce condone congeal

customers come to grips/settle conclusively to resist separation half'solid lump formed from liquid closing device (in 0arliament) to end a debate by voting change to a thick and solid state coming together and uniting into one substance get smb to do something by kindness passage that completes a piece of music treat with care and tenderness compel to force to make obedient of the same period coexisting strong convincing think deeply mediate being fully aware of a group or band of people bowl'shaped vessel with many holes used to drain off water secret agreement for a deceitful purpose process of burning keep the memory of having plenty of space for what is needed person who travels regularly tending to comply obliging willingness to please feeling of regret for one(s action hide keep secret over'high opinion of too much pride reconciling soothing comforting mollifying agreement or harmony agree in opinion happen together increase in density strength make laconic 2o bring about forgive make or become stiff and solid

con$oin connoisseur connotation consequential console conspicuous consternation constrain constrict consume consummate contemn contentious contiguous contrite contumacious conundrum conviction convoke convoluted cordial cordon cornucopia corporeal correlate corroboration countenance counterfeit countervail covert covetous cower coy

to $oin together a person with good $udgement (e.g.. in art) suggestion in addition to pompous self important give comfort or sympathy to easily seen remarkable surprise and fear dismay compel make tight or smaller get to the end of perfect/make perfect/complete to scorn or despise argumentative pugnacious combative quarrelsome touching neighboring near filled with deep sorrow for wrongdoing insubordinate rebellious a riddle dilemma enigma convincing firm belief call together summon complicated coiled twisted warm and sincere line (of police acting as a guard) abundant supply physical of or for the body have a mutual relation additional strengthening evidence to favor or approve of forgery counterbalance disguised eagerly desirous crouch shrink back shy/modest (esp of a girl)

crass cravat craven crease credulity credulous crush cryptic cumbersome curmudgeon curriculum cursory curtail dainty daunt dawdler dearth debacle decorum decree decry defer deferential defiance delineate deluge demagogue demur denigrate denouement deplete deposition deprave

very great (es. stupidity) piece of linen worn as a necktie cowardly line made by crushing white line on the ground in cricket too great a readiness to believe things ready to believe things press lose shape subdue overwhelm secret with a hidden meaning burdensome heavy and awkward to carry bad'tempered person course of study quick hurried make shorter then was planned pretty/delicate(food)/difficult to please intimidate make fearful person who is slow waste of time shortage a breakup overthrow sudden disaster propriety properness order given by authority disapprove of postpone give way (to show respect) showing respect open disobedience or resistance to portray depict sketch out great flood heavy rush of water person appealing not to reasons to hesitate raise ob$ections blacken belittle sully defame an outcome or solution the unraveling of a plot use until none remains dethronement depositing make morally bad corrupt

deprecate dereliction derision derivative derogatory descry desiccant desuetude desultory deter detraction detumescence deviance dexterity diaphanous diatribe didactic diffidence dilate disallow discern discomfit disconcert discountenance discourse discredit discreet discrete disdain disencumber disheveled disingenuous disinter

protest against express disapproval of deserting and leaving to fall into ruins ridicule mockery deriding unoriginal obtained from another source insulting tending to damage catch sight of see something in the distance substance used to absorb moisture cessation of use disuse aimless hapha)ard digressing at random discourage hinder slandering verbal attack aspersion diminishing or lessening of swelling being different in moral standards (from normal) skill (esp. in handling) transparent gau)y bitter and violent attack in words intended to instruct shyness speak comprehensively become wider large refuse to allow or accept as a correct see with an effort but clearly confuse embarrass upset the self'possession of refuse to approve of speech lecture refuse to believe careful/prudent individually distinct look on with contempt free from encumbrance untidy sophisticated artful trying to deceive cunning dig up from the earth

dislodge dismal disparate disproof dissemble disseminate dissent dissolution distraught divergence divestiture divulge doggerel dogmatic dolt dormant dote drawl droll drone drowsiness dubious dud dulcet dupe duplicity duress dwarf dynamo earthenware ebullience ebullient ecumenical

move force from the place occupied sad gloomy miserable essentially different proof to the contrary speak or behave so as to hide something (in mind) distribute (esp. ideas) have a different opinion refuse to assent disintegration looseness in morals distracted violently upset in mind getting farther apart from a point taking off getting rid of giving up make known something secret trivial poorly constructed verse positive certain arbitrary without room for discussion stupid fellow in a state of inactivity but awaiting development show much fondness center one(s attention slow way of speaking $esting male bee person who isn(t self'employed feeling sleepy half asleep feeling doubt no use person something that fails melodious harmonious cheat make a fool of deliberate deception threats to compel smb person or smb much below the usual si)e a generator something that produces electric current dishes made of baked clay exuberance outburst of feeling overflowing with enthusiasm showing excitement representing the whole 1hristian world

edacious eddy edible effete efficacy effluvia effrontery egress elaborate elegy elicit eloquence emaciate embellish embe))le emote empirical encapsulate encomium encumbrance endearing endemic epiphany endorse enduring enervate engender engrave engrossing engulf enigma enmity

voracious devouring circular or spiral movement (e.g.. of wind) fit to be eaten/not poisonous infertile worn out weak production of a desired result outflow in a stream of particles a noxious odor or vapor boldness impudence arrogance way out exit worked out with much care in great detail a lament a melancholy composition draw out fluent speaking skillful use of language make thin and weak make beautiful use in a wrong way for one(s own benefit stir up excite relying on experiment enclose in capsule warm or glowing praise eulogy panegyric burden things that get on the way of making dear or liked epidemic % 1hristian feast celebrating the manifestation of the divine nature of ,esus to the 3entiles as represented by the 4agi. write one(s name on the back of lasting weaken deprive of strength attenuate cause produce give rise to impress deeply taken up all the time or attention writing in large or formal swallow up something that is pu))ling hatred being an enemy

ensign entangle enthral entice entreat enunciate en)yme epicurean epistle epithet epitome equable equanimity equilibrium equipoise equivocal equivocate eradicate erratic erudite eschew esoteric espouse eulogy euphoria euthanasia evasive evince evoke excoriation exculpate exhaustive exigency

flag/badge put into difficulties please greatly/enslave (fig) tempt or persuade ask earnestly pronounce (words)/express a theory catalyst devoted to pleasure (sensuous en$oyment) letter ad$ective brief summary representative example a typical model steady regular calmness of temperament state of being balanced equal distribution of weight equilibrium having a double or doubtful meaning suspicious try to deceive by equivocal language get rid of pull up by the roots irregular in behaviour or opinion learned scholarly avoid abstruse intended only for a small circle of marry give one(s support to formal praise panegyric elation state of pleasant excitement easy and painless death tending to evade to show clearly to indicate call up bring out severe criticism to clear from a charge of guilt complete thorough emergency an urgent situation

exoneration exorbitant expatiate expedient expiation exploit expostulate expurgate exscind extant extempore extenuate extinct extinguish extirpate extol extort extralegal extricable extrovert exuberance facetious facile fagged fallacious falter fatuous fawn feckless fecund feint felicitous felon

set smb clear free (e.g.. from blame) much too high or great to roam wander freely likely to be useful for a purpose ending expiring brilliant achievement develop use selfishly argue earnestly to dissuade correct or protest to remove obscenity purify censor to cut out cut away still in existence without previous thought or preparation reduce the strength of lessen seriousness partially excuse no longer active end the existence of/wipe or put out to destroy exterminate cut out exscind praise highly obtain by threats violence outside the law that can be freed cheerful person state of growing vigorously being full of life humorous funny $ocular easily done too tired, exhausted based on error waver/move in an uncertain manner without sense foolish self'satisfaction young deer try to win smb(s favor lacking purpose or vitality ineffective careless fertile pretend apt suitably expressed well chosen apropos person guilty of murder

ferment ferocity ferret fervid fervor fetid fetter feud fidelity fidget figurehead finesse finical finicky fission fixate flak flamboyant flaunting flax fledged fleet flinch floe flop florid flout fluke fluster foible foil foment foolproof

substance become excited savage cruelty discover by searching search showing earnest feeling warmth of feelings earnestness stinking to shackle put in chains bitter quarrel over a long period of time loyalty accuracy move restlessly make nervous carved image on the prow of a ship delicate way of dealing with a situation too fussy about food clothing etc. finical splitting or division (esp. of cells) stare at criticism/anti'aircraft guns brightly colored florid show off complacently pale yellow (hair) a plant able to fly trained experienced number of ships quick'moving draw move back wince a sheet of floating ice fail/move/fall clumsily very much ornamented naturally red (e.g.. of face) re$ect mock to go against (as in going against tradition) lucky stroke make nervous or confused defect of character (a person is wrongly proud) prevent from carrying out contrast put something warm (to lessen the pain) incapable of failure or error

foppish forage forbear forbearance ford forestall forfeit forge forgery forswear foster fracas fragile fragrant frantic frenetic fret fringe froward frugal fulmination fulsome gainsay garble garner garrulity garrulous gaucherie germane gist glean glib glimmer

like a man who pays too much attention to his clothes food for horses and cattle refrain from be patient ancestor patience willingness to wait shallow place in a river (to cross) prevent by taking action in advance preempt suffer the loss of something workshop for the shaping of metal to shape metal lead counterfeit renounce disallow repudiate nurture care for noisy quarrel easily in$ured broken or destroyed sweet'smelling wildly excited with $oy pain anxiety frantic fren)ied worry irritation wear away edge ornamental border part of hair over the forehead intractable not willing to yield or comply stubborn careful economical bitter protest disgusting offensive due to excessiveness to deny to oppose make unfair selection from facts to gather and save to store up talkativeness too talkative socially awkward tactless behavior relevant pertinent to the point general sense gather facts in small quantities ready and smooth but not sincere weak/unsteady light

gloat glut gnaw goad gorge gossamer gouge gourmand grandiloquent grave gra)e gregarious grievous grovel guile gullible gush gust hack halcyon hallow harangue harbinger harrow haughty heed heinous heresy hermetic heterogeneous hew highbrow hirsute

over look at with selfish delight supply to much fill to excess waste away bite steadily something urging a person to action eat greedily/narrow opening with a stream soft light delicate material tool for cutting grooves in wood a person who is devoted to eating and drinking to excess using pompous words serious requiring consideration touch or scrape lightly in passing living in societies liking the company causing grief or pain serious dire grave crawl humble oneself deceit cunning easily gulled burst out suddenly/talk ardently outburst of feeling sudden rain wind fire etc. cut roughly hired horse calm and peaceful to make holy consecrate a long passionate speech something or smb that foretells the coming of to distress create stress or torment arrogant conceited attention/give notice to odious (of crime) belief contrary to what is generally accepted sealed by fusion made up of different kinds make by hard work cut (by striking) (person) with superior tastes hairy shaggy

hoax hoi hollow holster homiletics hone hoodwink hospitable hubris hush husk hypocrisy iconoclast idiosyncrasy idolatry idyll ignoble ignominious illicit imbroglio immaculate imminent immutable impair impassive impecunious impede impediment impending imperative imperious impermeable imperturbable

mischievous trick played on smb for a $oke polloi the masses the rabble not soled with hole leather case for a pistol act of preaching stone used for sharpening tools trick mislead liking to give hospitality arrogant pride make or become silent worthless outside part of anything falsely making oneself appear to be good person who attacks popular beliefs personal mannerism excessive admiration of a carefree episode or experience dishonorable common undignified shameful dishonorable undignified disgraceful unlawful forbidden complicated and embarrassing situation pure faultless likely to come or happen soon that cannot be changed worsen diminish in value unmoved feeling no sign of passion having little or no money hinder get in the way of something that hinders (e.g. stammer) imminent being about to happen expected urgent essential commanding haughty arrogant that cannot be permeated calm not capable of being excited

impervious imperviousness impetuous impiety implacable implicate implicit implosion importune imprecation impromptu impudent impugned impute inadvertent inane inasmuch incense incessant inchoate incipient incise incite inclined incongruous incorrigibility incredulous inculcate incumbents incursion indefatigability indelible indigence

not allowing to pass through (of materials) haughty arrogant commanding having sudden energy impulsive thrusting ahead forceful lack of reverence or dutifulness incapable of being placated unpleasable show that smb has a share implied though not plainly expressed collapse bursting inward beg urgently solicit (of a prostitute) an invocation of evil a curse without preparation rash indiscreet challenged to be doubted to attribute to a cause or source ascribe not paying proper attention silly senseless since because make angry often repeated continual not yet fully formed rudimentary elementary beginning engrave make a cut in stir up rouse directing the mind in a certain direction out of place not in harmony or agreement cannot be cured or corrected skeptical unwilling to believe fix firmly by repetition official duties a raid a sudden attack not easily exhaustible tirelessness that cannot be rubbed out poverty

indigenous indistinct indolence indomitable indulge indulgent ineffable ineluctable inept ineptitude inferno infuriate infuse ingenuous ingest inimical inimitable innocuous inscrutable insensible insinuate insipid insouciant insularity insurrection interdict interim intersperse intransigence intransigent intrepid introspection inundate

native not easily heard seen clearly marked la)iness not easily discouraged or subdued gratify give way to satisfy allow oneself inclined to indulge to great to be described in words certain inevitable unskillful said or done at the wrong time quality of being unskillful hell fill with fury or rage put pour fill naive young artless frank honest sincere take in by swallowing harmful or friendly defying imitation unmatchable causing no harm incapable of being discovered or understood unconscious unresponsive unaffected suggest unpleasantly make a way for something gently without taste or flavor unconcerned carefree narrow'mindedness isolated rising of people to open resistance to prohibit forbid as an installment place here and there unwillingness to compromise stubbornness intractability uncompromising fearless brave undaunted examining one(s own thoughts and feelings flood cover by overflowing

inured invective inveigh inveterate invincible involute irascible irate ire irksome irresolute irrevocable itinerate $abber $agged $ibe $ocular $udicious knit labyrinthine lachrymose lackluster lament lampoon lassitude latent laudatory lavish legacy levee levity libel liberality

accustomed to adapted abusive language curses to attack verbally denounce deprecate deep'rooted. long'established too strong to be defeated complex irritable easily angered angry anger tiresome hesitating undecided final and unalterable to travel from place to place to peregrinate talk excitedly utter rapidly notched, rough gibe make fun of meant as a $oke sound in $udgment wise draw together unite firmly to entangle the state of affairs causing tears tearful (of eyes) dull show feel great sorrow publicly mock or ridicule weariness tiredness present but not yet active developed or visible expressing or giving praise giving or producing freely liberally or generously something handed down from ancestors formal reception/embankment lack of seriousness statement that damages reputation free giving generosity

libertine lien limn limp lioni)e lithe loll lope loquacious lucubrate luculent lugubrious lull lumber luminary lurk lustrous macabre macerate machination maladroit malapropism malevolence malign malinger malleable manacle massacre matriculation maudlin maul maverick mellifluous

immoral person legal claim until a debt on it is repaid paint portray lacking strength walking unevenly treat as a famous person bending twisting rest to sit or stand in a la)y way hang (dog(s tongue) move along with long strides talkative garrulous write in scholarly fashion easily understood lucid clear mournful excessively sad become quiet or less active move in a clumsy/noisy way star light'giving body be out of view ready to attack being bright polished gruesome suggesting death make or become soft by soaking in water plot scheme (esp. evil) tactless clumsy misuse of a word (for one that resembles it) wishing to do evil in$urious speak ill of smb tell lie to fake illness or in$ury in order to shirk a duty yielding easily shaped moldable adapting chains for the hands or feet cruel killing of a large number of people be admitted enter a university as a student sentimental in a silly or tearful way hurt by rough handling rebel nonconformist sweetly flowing

mendacity mendicant mercurial meretricious mesmeri)e meticulous mettle mettlesome middling minatory mince misanthrope mischievous miser misogynist mite moderation mollify molt morbid morose muffler multifarious mundane myriad nadir nascent nebulous negligent neophyte nexus nibble noisome

dishonesty a beggar quick changeable in character fleeting attractive on the surface but of little value hypnoti)e giving great attention to details quality of endurance or courage courageous high'spirited fairly good but not very good menacing threatening pronounce or speak affectedly euphemi)e person who hates mankind harmful causing mischief person who loves wealth and spends little one who hates women/females %very small amount, portion, or particle quality of being limited not extreme make calmer or quieter moult lose hair feathers before new growing diseased unhealthy (e.g.. about ideas) ill'tempered unsocial cloth worn round the neck/silencer varied motley greatly diversified worldly as opposed to spiritual commonplace everyday very great number lowest weakest point coming into existence emerging cloud'like ha)y vague indistinct taking too little care person who has been converted to a belief a connection tie or link show some inclination to accept (an offer) offensive disgusting (smell)

nonchalant nonplused nostrum noxious nugatory obdurate obfuscate oblivious obloquy obsequious obstreperous obtain obtrusive obtuse obviate occluded odious odium odor officious ominous onerous opaqueness opprobrious ossify ostensible ostentation ostracism overhaul overweening paean palate palatial

not having interest greatly surprised a quack remedy an untested cure harmful trifling/worthless hardened and unrepenting stubborn inflexible to darken make obscure muddle unaware having no memory abusively detractive language sharp criticism vituperation too eager to obey or serve noisy loud to be established accepted or customary pro$ecting prominent undesirably noticeable blunt/stupid to make unnecessary get rid of blocked up repulsive hateful contempt dislike aversion smell favor reputation too eager or ready to help offer advice threatening needing effort burdensome dullness/not allowing light to pass through showing scorn or reproach to turn to bone to settle rigidly into an idea seeming appearing as such professed display to obtain admiration or envy shut out from society refuse to meet talk examine thoroughly to learn about the condition presumptuously arrogant overbearing immoderate being a $erk song of praise or triumph roof of the mouth sense of taste magnificent

palliate palpability palpitate panegyric paradigm parenthesis pariah parley parsimonious partisan patron paucity peccadillo pedantic pedestrian pellucid penchant penitent penurious penury peregrination peremptory perfidious perfidy perfunctory perilous peripatetic perish per$ury permeate pernicious perpetrate personable

lessen the severity of can be felt touched understood tremble beat rapidly and irregularly formal praise eulogy a model example or pattern sentence within another one something separated an outcast a re$ected and despised person negotiation, discussion between enemies too economical miserly one'sided committed to a party biased or pre$udiced regular customer person who gives support scarcity a lacking of small sin small weakness in one(s character bookish showing off learning commonplace trite unremarkable transparent easy to understand strong inclination a liking feeling or showing regret poor/stingy extreme poverty traveling about wandering urgent imperative unchallengeable ending debate treacherous faithless treachery breaking of faith done as a duty without care dangerous wandering be destroyed decay willful 5%678 statement unlawful act spread into every part of harmful in$urious be guilty commit (a crime) pleasing in appearance attractive

perspicacity pertain pest petrified petrify petrous petulant philistine phlegmatic picaresque pied pinch pine pious piquant pique pitfall pith pivotal placate plaintive plaque platitude plea plead plethora pliant plod pluck plumb plummet plunge poignant

quick $udging and understanding belong as a part have reference destructive thing or a person who is nuisance taken away power (to think feel act) to make hard rocklike like a rock hard stony unreasonably impatient a smug ignorant person one who lacks knowledge calm sluggish temperament unemotional involving clever rogues or adventurers of mixed colors be too tight take between the thumb and finger waste away through sorrow or illness dutiful to parents devoted to religion agreeably pungent stimulating hurt the pride or self'respect stir (curiosity) covered hole as a trap unsuspected danger essential part force soft liquid substance of great importance (others depend on it) soothe pacify calm mournful melancholy sorrowful flat metal on a wall as a memorial a trite or banal statement unoriginality request address a court of law as an advocate glut pliable easily bent shaped or twisted continue doing something without resting pull the feathers off pick (e.g.. flowers) get to the root of fall plunge steeply move quickly suddenly and with force deeply moving keen

poncho ponderous portent precarious precepts preclude precursory predilection predominate preen premature preponderance presage presumption preternatural prevalent prevaricate prim pristine probity proclivity procrastination prodigal prodigious profane profligacy profligate profundity profuse proliferate prolix prone propagation

large piece of cloth heavy bulky dull omen marvelous threatening uncertain risky dangerous rules establishing standards of conduct prevent make impossible preliminary anticipating special liking mental preference have more power than others tidy/show self'satisfaction doing or happening something before the right time greatness in number strength weight warning sign arrogance not normal or usual common to equivocate to stray from the truth neat formal primitive unspoiled pure as in earlier times unadulterated uprightness incorruptibility principle inclination keeping on putting off wasteful reckless with money enormous wonderful worldly having contempt for 3od shameless immorality wasteful prodigal licentious extravagant depth abundant/lavish grow reproduce by rapid multification tiring because too long prostrate inclined to (undesirable things) increasing the number spreading extending

propinquity propitiatory propitious prosaic proscribe protracted provident provisional provoke prudence prudish prune pry pucker pugnacious puissance punctilious pundit pungency purvey pusillanimous putrefaction pyre quack quaff quail qualm quandary quell quibble quiescence quiescent quirk

nearness in time or place affinity of nature conciliatory appeasing mitigating auspicious presenting favorable circumstances everyday mundane commonplace trite pedestrian denounce as dangerous prolonged frugal looking to the future of the present time only make angry vax careful forethought easily shocked excessively modest dried plum silly person get something inquire too curiously wrinkle fond of in the habit of fighting strength precise paying attention to trivialities pedant authority on a sub$ect sharpness stinging quality provide supply cowardly craven becoming rotten large pile of wood for burning person dishonestly claiming to something drink deeply lose courage turn frightened feeling of doubt temporary feeling of sickness state of doubt or perplexity suppress subdue try to avoid by sophistication state of being passive/motionless at rest dormant torpid habit or action peculiar to smb or something

quixotic quotidian rabble raconteur raffish ramify rancorous rant rapacious rarefy rave reactionary rebuff recalcitrant recant recast recidivism reciprocity recitals recluse recompense reconcile recondite recreancy recuperate redeem redoubtable refine refractory refulgent regale regicide reiterate

generous unselfish banal everyday mob crowd the lower classes of populace person who tells anecdotes low vulgar base tawdry to be divided or subdivided to branch out feeling bitterness spitefulness use extravagant language greedy (esp for money) to make thin to make less dense to purify or refine act with excessive enthusiasm opposing progress snub disobedient take back as being 5%678 give up cast or fashion anew relapse into antisocial or criminal behavior granting of privileges in return for similar a number of performance of music person who lives alone and avoids people make payment to reward punish settle a quarrel restore peace little known abstruse cowardice a cowardly giving up become strong after illness loss exhaustion get back by payment compensate formidable causing fear make or become pure cultural stubborn unmanageable untractable shining brilliant to delight or entertain to feast crime of killing a king say or do again several times

re$uvenation relapse reminiscent remonstrate render renovate renowned repast repel repine reproach reprobate repudiate repulsive requite rescind resigned resilience resort restive resuscitation retard reticent retrospective revere reverent riddle rift rivet roll rotund ruffian rumple

becoming young in nature or appearance fall back again viewing the past to protest ob$ect deliver provide represent restore something to better condition celebrated famous meal refuse to accept/cause dislike at be discontented with scold upbraid person hardened in sin one devoid of decency disown refuse to accept or pay causing a feeling of disgust repay give in return repeal/annul/cancel unresisting submissive quality of quickly recovering the original shape to frequently visit refusing to move reluctant to be controlled coming back to consciousness check hinder reserved untalkative silent taciturn 6ooking back on past have deep respect for feeling or showing deep respect pu))ling person or thing split crack dissension fix take up secure metal pin call calling of names rich and deep plump and round violent cruel man make rough

sagacious salacious salubrious salutary sanctimony sanction sanguine sanity sash satiate saturnine savant savor sawdust scabbard scent scorch scribble scurvy secular sedulous seminal sententious sequence sere sermon serrated serration servile sever severance shallow shard

having sound $udgment perceptive wise like a sage obscene healthful remedial wholesome causing improvement self'righteousness hypocritical with 5%678 piety approval (by authority) penalty cheerful confident optimistic health of mind soundness of $udgment long strip worn round the waist satisfy fully gloomy dark sullen morose person of great learning taste flavor something tiny bits of wood sheath for the blade smell (especially pleasant) become discolored/dry up/go at high speed write hastily mean contemptible material (not spiritual) living outside monasteries persevering like a seed constituting a source originative short and pithy full of maxims/proverbs succession connected line of make hard and without feeling reproving a person for his faults having a toothed edge having a toothed edge like a slave lacking independence break off severing little depth not earnest piece of broken earthenware

sheath shrewd shrill shun shunt sidestep simper sinuous skiff skit slack slake slate sluggard slur smolder snare snub soar sober sobriety sodden soggy solvent somatic soot sophisticated sophistry sophomoric soporific sordid spear specious

cover for the blade of a weapon or a tool astute showing sound $udgement sharp piercing keep away from avoid send from one track to another lay aside evade discussion step to one side (give a) silly/self'conscious smile winding undulating serpentine small boat short piece of humorous writing sluggish dull not tight to assuage to satisfy allay king of blue'grey stone propose critici)e la)y slow'moving person $oin sounds/words (indistinct) burn slowly without flame trap treat with contempt rise fly high self'controlled quality or condition of being sober soaked saturated heavy with water of the power of forming a solution of the body black powder in smoke complex subtle refined fallacious reasoning faulty logic self'assured though immature affected bombastic overblown producing sleep wretched comfortless contemptible weapon with a metal point on a long shaft illogical of questionable truth or merit

splenetic splice sponge spurious spurn squalid squander squat stanch steeply stentorian stickler stigma stigmati)e sting stingy stint stipple stipulate stolid stray streak striated stride strut stygian stymie subdue sublime submerge suborn subpoena substantiation

bad'tempered irritable $oin (two ends) porous rubber for washing live at once expense 5%678 counterfeit have nothing to do re$ect or refuse foul filthy spend wastefully crouch/settle without permission to stop the flow of a fluid rising or falling sharply extremely loud and powerful person who insists on importance of something mark of shame or disgrace describe smb scornfully something sharp spending using unwillingly to be thrifty to set limits paint with dots state or put forward as a necessary condition showing no emotion impassive wander lose one(s way long thin move very fast striped grooved or banded walk with long steps a supporting bar hence dark gloomy to hinder obstruct or block overcome bring under control extreme astounding put under water liquid sink out of sight induce by bribery or something to commit per$ury written order requiring a person to appear in a low court giving facts to support (statement)

subsume succor suffice suffocate sullied summarily sumptuous sundry supercilious superfluous superimpose supersede supine suppliant supplicate suppress surcharge surfeit susceptibility swerve sycophant synopsis taciturn tadpole talon tamp tamper tangential tarnished tassel taunt taut tautology

include under a rule assistance relief in time of distress be enough cause or have difficulty in breathing to be stained or discredited briefly without delay magnificent various miscellaneous separate disdainful characteri)ed by haughty scorn more then is needed or wanted put something on the top take the place of lying on the back slow to act passive asking humbly beseeching make a humble petition to prevent from being known put an end to additional load/charge satiate feed to fulness or to excess sensitiveness change direction suddenly person who flatter to the rich and powerful summary or outline untalkative silent form of a frog when it leaves the egg claw of a bird of prey tap or drive down by repeated light blows interfere with suddenly changeable lost brightness bunch of threads contemptuous reproach hurtful remark tightly stretched a repetition a redundancy

tawdry teetotal telltale temerity temperance temperate tenacity tenuous tepid terse testiness thrift thwart timid timorous toady tonic topple torment torpid torque tortuous tout tractable transgress transient transitory travesty trenchant trepidation trickle trifling trite

cheap gaudy showy tacky oppose to alcohol 2hat gives warning or information boldness brashness intrepidness abstinence from alcohol self'control moderation showing self'control firmness persistency adhesiveness tending to hang on insubstantial flimsy weak lukewarm brief and to the point witness/evidence care economy thriving prosperous obstruct/frustrate shy easily frightened fearful timid afraid obsequious flatterer something giving strength or energy be unsteady and overturn severe pain or suffering sleeping sluggish lethargic dormant twisting force causing rotation devious/not straightforward person who worries others to buy something to use his service easily controlled or guided break go beyond (a limit) temporary fleeting brief parody/imitation forceful effective vigorous extremely perceptive incisive alarm excited state of mind flow in drops unimportant not new

truce truculence trudge turbid turbulence turgid turmoil turpitude turquoise tyro ubiquitous ulterior umbrage uncouth underbid undermine undulate unearth unencumbered unfeigned unscathed untoward upbraid urbane vacillation vagary vain valiant valorous vanquish variegate veer venal

(agreement) stop of fighting for a time aggressiveness ferocity walk heavily muddy having the sediment stirred up being uncontrolled violent excessively ornate swollen or bloated trouble disturbance wickedness shamefulness greenish'blue precious stone tiro beginner present everywhere situated beyond offense resentment rough awkward make a lower bid then smb else weaken gradually at the base make something under to move in wavelike fashion fluctuate discover and bring to light easy'going trifle not pretended sincere unharmed unhurt unfortunate inconvenient scold reproach elegant refined in manners being uncertain hesitating strange act or idea without use result conceited brave brave conquer 2o mark with different shade or colors change direction ready to do something dishonest

veneer veneration veracity verdant verisimilitude veritable verve vestige vex vigilance vigilant vigorous vilify vindictive virago visceral viscous vitiate vituperate vivacious volatile volubility voluble waffle waft wag warmonger warrant wean weigh welter wend whimsical

surface appearance covering the 29:8 nature regard with deep respect truth fresh and green appearing 29:8 or real real rightly named spirit vigor enthusiasm trace or sign annoy distress trouble watchfulness self'appointed group who maintain order member of a vigilance committee strong energetic slander say evil things having a desire to revenge a loud domineering woman a scold or nag of the internal organs of the body sticky/semi'fluid lower the quality weaken the strength curse abuse in words lively high'spirited changeable inconstant fickle unstable explosive fluency verbosity easy use of spoken language fluent talk vaguely and without much result scent waving movement carry lightly through merry person person who stirs up war authority written order guarantee to turn away (from a habit) measure hoe heavy something is turmoil a bewildering $umble to go proceed full of odd and fanciful ideas

wince woo writ xenophile ()en' uh'fahyl) yarn

show bodily or mental pain try to win written order a person who is attracted to foreign peoples, cultures, or customs tale story fibers for knitting

%A&B#'(( )#'* +,S-"

1on$ure

to do clever tricks such as making things seem to appear or disappear as if by magic Her grandfather taught her to con$ure. conjure something + adverb/preposition He could con$ure coins from behind people's ears. #hrasal $erbs

con0ure something

up

11 to make something appear as a picture in your mind

Synonym:

E2O3E

That smell always con$ures up memories of holidays in /rance. He strained to con$ure up her face and voice, but they had vanished. "1 to make somebody/something appear by using special magic words

con0ure something +rom/out o+ something

to create something or make something appear in a surprising or unexpected way. He con$ured a delicious meal out of a few leftovers. 4agic that uses evil spirits 7orcery

Synonym" BLA&3

(A*'&

sorcery and witchcraft %mulet ncantation a piece of $ewellery that some people wear because they think it protects them from bad luck, illness, etc special words that are spoken or sung to have a magic effect; the act of speaking or singing these words 11 in ancient times, a woman who was thought to be able to communicate messages from a god "1 a woman who can predict the future the power that some people are believed to have to be able to see future events or to communicate with people who are dead or far away &lair$oyant) a person -ho is supposed to ha$e these po-er 1 (in the 1hristian, ,ewish and 4uslim religions) a person sent by 3od to teach the people and give them messages from 3od. prophet (of something) a person who teaches or supports a new idea, theory, etc. &illiam #orris was one of the early prophets of socialism. a person who is believed to be able to tell what will happen in the future

7ibyl

1lairvoyance

0rophet

7oothsayer 0resage

presage something * to be a warning or sign that something will happen,

usually something unpleasant. 0othing had presaged the dreadful fate about to befall him. Heavy clouds were forming, presaging rain. to be a sign that something will be successful or not successful in the future %ugur

Synonym: BODE
1onflicts among the various groups do not augur well for the future of the peace talks. knowing or appearing to know about things before they happen #rescience) She showed great prescience in selling her shares $ust before the market crashed. the ability to predict what is likely to happen and to use this to prepare for the future She had had the foresight to prepare herself financially in case of an accident.The government's policies show a remarkable lack of foresight. a sign or warning of something that is going to happen in the future, especially when it is something unpleasant

0rescient

5oresight

0ortent

Synonym: O(E!
The event proved to be a portent of the disaster that was to come.&e shall try to reach an agreement but the portents are not good.

0remonition

a feeling that something is going to happen, especially something unpleasant premonition (of something) a premonition of disaster premonition (that.) He had a premonition that he would never see her again . premonitory 2hreatening 4inatory words 1 (MEDICAL) an opinion, based on medical experience, of the likely development of a disease or an illness to make a prognosis. The prognosis is not good.

4inatory

0rognosis

" (FORMAL) a $udgement about how something is likely to develop in the future

Synonym:

4O E&AST

The prognosis is for more people to work part2time in the future. a statement about what will happen in the future, based on information that is available nowsales forecasts "t is difficult to make long2term forecasts for a fast2growing industry. The forecast said there would be sunny intervals and showers. The shipping forecast gave warnings of gales. to know or say what will happen in the future, especially by using magic powers foretell something to foretell the futureforetell that. The witch foretold that she would marry a prince.foretell what/ when/ etc. 0one of us can foretell what lies ahead.

5orecast

5oretell

5oreshadow

foreshadow something (FORMAL) to be a sign of something that will happen in

the future . His sudden death had been foreshadowed by earlier health scares. suggesting that something bad is going to happen in the future

;minous

Synonym : 4O

EBOD'!*

There were ominous dark clouds gathering overhead. She picked up the phone but there was an ominous silence at the other end. ominously

portend something (FORMAL) to be a sign or warning of something that is going

0ortend to happen in the future, especially something bad or unpleasant

Synonym:
5orebod 4inatory

4O ESHADO5

1. o indicate the likelihood of; portend! harsh wor#s that forebo#e# estrangement% 2. o have a premonition of "a future misfortune#.
threatening minatory words seeming evil or dangerous; making you think something bad will happen There was something cold and sinister about him.There is another, more sinister, possibility.&e needn't assume that there was a sinister motive for what she did.

7inister

7molder

smoldered also smouldered$ smoldering also smouldering$ smolders also smoulders 1. o burn with little smoke and no flame. 2. o e%ist in a suppressed state! Re)olution smol#ere# in the masses% 3. o show signs of repressed anger or hatred.

glower (at somebody/something) to look in an angry, aggressive way

3lower

Synonym:

*LA E She glowered across the table at me. 0icola stared at Tom, who glowered back. He stood behind her, eyes glowering.

5ume

1 to be very angry about somethingfume (at/over/about somebody/something) She sat in the car, silently fuming at the traffic $am. fume (with something) He was fuming with indignation.+ speech 3This is intolerable45 she fumed. " to produce smoke or fumes 1 having very strong feelings about something and acting in an unacceptable way . rabid right2wing fanatics . the rabid tabloid press " violent or extreme rabid speculation 6 suffering from rabies a rabid dog rabidly 1 to be extremely angry about something but try not to show other people how angry you are

9abid

Synonym:
7eethe

4%(E She seethed silently in the corner. seethe with something He marched off, seething with frustration. seethe at something "nwardly he was seething at this challenge to his authority.

" seethe (with something) to be full of a lot of people or animals, especially when they are all moving around The resort is seething with tourists all year round. He became caught up in a seething mass of arms and legs. 6 (FORMAL) (OF LIEUIDS) to move around quickly and violently seethed beneath them. The grey ocean

ncense

o cause to be e%tremely angry; infuriate

1 extremely angry

6ivid

Synonym:

4% 'O%S

6ad will be livid when he finds out. " dark bluish'grey in

coloura livid bruise extreme anger the wrath of *od -rath+ul -rath+ully ADVERB3&here have you been+5 she demanded wrathfully.

<rath

enrage somebody to make somebody very angry

8nrage

Synonym:

'!4% 'ATE

She was enraged at his stupidity.The newspaper article

enraged him. to make somebody extremely angry

Synonym
nfuriate
E! A*Einfuriate

somebody Her silence infuriated him even more.it infuriates somebody that./to do something "t infuriates me that she was not found
guilty. careful in what you say or do, in order to keep something secret or to avoid causing embarrassment or difficulty for somebody

-iscreet

Synonym: TA&T4%L He was always very discreet about his love affairs. %ou

ought to make a few discreet en!uiries before you sign anything .A discreet glance at the clock told me the interview had lasted an hour. discreetly

ADVERB She coughed discreetly to announce her presence.

independent of other things of the same type -iscrete

Synonym: SE#A
discretely

ATE

The organisms can be divided into discrete categories.

ADVERB discreteness

singeing, singed, singed

singe (something) to burn the surface of something slightly, usually by mistake;

to be burnt in this way He singed his hair as he tried to light his cigarette. the smell of singeing fur

7inge

char scald scorch singe2hese words all mean to damage, in$ure, destroy or kill somebody/something with heat or fire. burn to damage, in$ure, destroy or kill somebody/something with fire, heat or acid; to be damaged, etc. by fire, heat or acid* She burned all his letters. The house burned down in 7889.char "usually passive# to make something black by burning it; to become black by burning* The bodies had been charred beyond recognition.scald to burn part of your body with very hot liquid or steam.scorch to burn and slightly damage a surface by making it too hot* " scorched my dress when " was ironing it. singe to burn the surface of something slightly, usually by mistake; to be burnt in this way* He singed his hair as he tried to light his cigarette.scorch or singe72hings are scorched by heat or fire. 2hings can only be singed by fire or a flame.to burn/scald yoursel+/your handto burn/scorch/singe your hair/clothesburned out/charred/scorched remains/ruins/buildings

0sage note"

/ur%

scald something/yourself to burn yourself or part of your body with very hot
7cald liquid or steam-e careful not to scald yourself with the steam. (FIGURATIVE) Tears scalded her eyes.

7cathe

1. o harm or injure$ especially by fire. 2. o critici&e or denounce severely; e%coriate.

1 "TRANSITIVE# sear something to burn the surface of something in a way that is sudden and powerful The heat of the sun seared their faces.Sear the meat first (= cook the outside of it quickly at a high temperature) to retain its $uices. " "INTRANSITIVE, TRANSITIVE# (FORMAL) to cause somebody to feel sudden and great pain+ adverb/preposition The pain seared along her arm. sear somebody /eelings of guilt seared him. 1 "TRANSITIVE, INTRANSITIVE# scorch (something)& scorch something + adjective to burn and slightly damage a surface by making it too hot; to be slightly burned by heat" scorched my dress when " was ironing it.6on't stand so near the fire: your coat is scorching4 " "TRANSITIVE, INTRANSITIVE# scorch (something) to become or to make something become dry and brown, especially from the heat of the sun or from chemicalsscorched grassThe leaves will scorch if you water them in the sun. 6 "INTRANSITIVE# + adverb/preposition (BRITISH ENGLISH, INFORMAL) to move very fastThe car scorched off down the road.She scorched to victory in the sprint final.

7ear

7corch

7welter

to be very hot in a way that makes you feel uncomfortable ,assengers sweltered in temperatures of over 8;</. S-eltering) sweltering heat s-elteringly 1 full of strong emotions, especially connected with sex and love

2orrid

Synonym:

#ASS'O!ATE

a torrid love affair

" (FORMAL) (OF A CLIMATE OR COUNTR2) very hot or dry . a torrid summer 6 (BRITISH ENGLISH) very difficult . They face a torrid time in tonight's game. 1onflagration a very large fire that destroys a lot of land or buildings 1 slightly warm, sometimes in a way that is not pleasant 2epid

Synonym:

L%3E5A (

tepid teaa tepid bath

" not enthusiastic

Synonym:L%3E5A

The play was greeted with tepid applause.

1 (OF A WOMAN) not able to en$oy sex " very cold * frigid air 5rigid 6 not showing any feelings of friendship or kindness

Synonym:
+rigidly

4 OST/

a frigid voice. There was a frigid atmosphere in the room.

1 "USUALL2 BEFORE NOUN# (GEOLOG2) connected with the ce %gethe glacial period (= the time when much of the northern half of the world was covered by ice) " (TECHNICAL) caused or made by glaciers; connected with glaciersa glacial landscapeglacial deposits=erosion6 (FORMAL) very cold; like ice 3lacial

Synonym:

'&/ glacial winds=temperaturesthe glacial waters of the ArcticThe dining room was glacial.8 (FORMAL) (OF @EO@LE) cold and unfriendly; not showing feelings

Synonym:

'&/ Her expression was glacial.>elations between the two countries had always been glacial.

0edantic

too worried about small details or rules a pedantic insistence on the correct way of doing things pedantically 1 designed to teach people something, especially a moral lesson didactic art " (USUALL2 DISA@@ROVING) telling people things rather than letting them find out for themselves didactically a person who knows a lot about a particular sub$ect and who often talks about it in public

-idactic

0undit

Synonym:
8rudite

E9#E T

having or showing great knowledge that is gained from academic study

Synonym: LEA

!ED

She could turn any conversation into an erudite discussion.

1 relating to the brain * a cerebral haemorrhage 1erebral " (FORMAL) relating to the mind rather than the feelings

Synonym:
4entor

'!TELLE&T%AL

His poetry is very cerebral.

an experienced person who advises and helps somebody with less experience

over a period of time She was a friend and mentor to many young actors. c"!)are (E!TEE mentoring a mentoring programmeThe point of the mentoring programme is to empower young fathers with parenting skills. 0edagogue a teacher; a person who likes to teach people things, especially because they think they know more than other people a young person who is helped in their career and personal development by a more experienced person a prot?g? of the great violinist %ehudi #enuhin

0rot>g>

1. 'ending or fle%ing readily; pliable. 2. (apable of moving$ bending$ or contorting easily; supple
6imber #hrasal $erbs limber up" to do physical exercises in order to stretch and prepare your muscles before taking part in a race, sporting activity, etc.

Synonym:
6ithe

5A ( %#

moving or bending easily, in a way that is elegant a tall lithe figure lithely * 7he moved lithely to the music. 1 able to move quickly and easily

?imble

Synonym:A*'LE
%ou need nimble fingers for that $ob. She was extremely nimble on her feet. " (OF THE MIND ) able to think and understand quickly nimbly 1 able to move quickly and easily

Synonym:
%gile

!'(BLE

a strong and agile athlete an agile mind/brain

" able to think quickly and in an intelligent way agility He had the agility of a man half his age

7upple

1 able to bend and move parts of your body easily into different positions her slim, supple body . These exercises will help to keep you supple. " soft and able to bend easily without cracking #oisturi.ing cream helps to keep your skin soft and supple.suppleness skilful and clever, especially in dealing with people

%droit

Synonym: S3'L4%L an adroit negotiator

adroitly adroitness

He adroitly avoided answering my !uestions.

adept (at/in something)& adept (at/in doing something) good at doing

something that is quite difficult %dept

Synonym :

S3'L4%L

He became adept at getting even the shyest students to

talk . adept -eft

( adeptly

1 (OF A @ERSON0S MOVEMENTS) skilful and quick deft hands/fingers/footwork He finished off the painting with a few deft strokes of the brush. "n one, deft movement, he had her hand locked behind her back. " skilful * her deft command of the language. de+tly

" threw her a towel which she deftly caught. They deftly avoided answering my !uestions. de+tness natural ability or skill at doing something

Synonym: TALE!T an aptitude test (= one designed to show whether somebody

%ptitude has the natural ability for a particular $ob or course of education) aptitude for something She showed a natural aptitude for the work.aptitude for doing something His aptitude for dealing with children got him the $ob. great skill at doing something academic=sporting prowess He was complimented on his prowess as an oarsman.

0rowess -extrous 1onsummate

extremely skilled; perfect She was a consummate performer.He played the shot with consummate skill. (DISA@@ROVING) a consummate liarconsummately 1 extremely complicated and difficult to followa convoluted argument/explanation : a book with a convoluted plot " (FORMAL) having many twists or curves * a convoluted coastline 1 (OF TREES) twisted and rough; covered with hard lumps* a gnarled oak=branch=trunk " (OF A @ERSON OR @ART OF THE BOD2) bent and twisted because of age or illness* gnarled hands turning while moving, in an elegant way; having many curves a sinuous movement, the sinuous grace of a cat, the sinuous course of the river. sinuously 1 (USUALL2 DISA@@ROVING) not simple and direct; long, complicated and difficult to understand

1onvoluted

3narled

7inuous

Synonym:
2ortuous

&O!2OL%TEDtortuous

languagethe long, tortuous process of

negotiating peace " (OF A ROAD( @ATH( ETC+) full of bends

Synonym:

5'!D'!* a tortuous mountain track a tortuously slow system

ntertwine

1 "INTRANSITIVE, TRANSITIVE# if two or more things intert-ine or are intert-ined, they are twisted together so that they are very difficult to separate* intertwining branches intertwine something (with something) a necklace of rubies intertwined with pearls " "TRANSITIVE, USUALL2 @ASSIVE, INTRANSITIVE# intertwine (something) to be or become very closely connected with something/somebody else* Their political careers had become closely intertwined. bending and twisting like a snake

7erpentine

Synonym: 5'!D'!* the serpentine course of the river

(OF A ROUTE OR ?OURNE2) long and not direct

1ircuitous

Synonym:

O%!DABO%T He took us on a circuitous route to the hotel. The $ourney was circuitous and slow. circuitously

<inding

having a curving and twisting shape

a long and winding road 1 "INTRANSITIVE# (+ adverb/preposition) (OF A RIVER( ROAD( ETC+) to curve a lot rather than being in a straight line. The stream meanders slowly down to the sea. " "INTRANSITIVE# (+ adverb/preposition) to walk slowly and change direction often, especially without a particular aim 4eander

Synonym:5A!DE They meandered around the old town admiring the

architecture. 6 "INTRANSITIVE# (+ adverb/preposition) (OF A CONVERSATION( DISCUSSION( ETC+) to develop slowly and change sub$ect often, in a way that makes it boring or difficult to understandmeander NOUN the meanders of a river 1 connected with @y)antium or the 8astern 9oman 8mpire " used to describe architecture of the Ath to the .Ath centuries in the @y)antine 8mpire, especially churches with high central domes and mosaics 6 (also by.antine) (FORMAL) (OF AN IDEA( A S2STEM( ETC+) complicated, secret and difficult to changean organi.ation of by.antine complexity

@y)antine

1 "SINGULAR# affinity (for/with somebody/something)& affinity (between A and B) a strong feeling that you understand somebody/something and like them or it %ffinity

Synonym:

A##O T Sam was born in the country and had a deep affinity with nature. Humans have a special affinity for dolphins.
COUNTABLE# affinity (with somebody/something) & affinity (between A and B) a close relationship between two people or things that have

" "UNCOUNTABLE,

similar qualities, structures or features* There is a close affinity between "talian and Spanish.

proclivity (for something/for doing something) (FORMAL) a natural tendency to

0roclivity do something or to feel something, often something bad

Synonym:

# O#E!S'T/ his sexual=criminal proclivities. proclivity for spending money

the government's

0enchant @ent

penchant for something a special liking for something

Synonym:
4O!D!ESS

She has a penchant for champagne.

1 not straighta piece of bent wire6o this exercise with your knees bent (= not with your legs straight) . " (OF A @ERSON) not able to stand up straight, usually as a result of being old or ill/sicka small bent old womanHe was bent double with laughter.6 (BRITISH ENGLISH, INFORMAL) (OF A @ERSON IN AUTHORIT2) dishonest 'dioms

bent on something/on doing something

determined to do something (usually something bad) She seems bent on making life difficult for me. $ee a $" HELL:BE!T

get bent out o+ shape ;about/o$er something<

(NORTH AMERICAN ENGLISH,
INFORMAL)

to become angry, anxious or upset 6on't get

bent out of shape about it. "t was $ust a mistake4 a tendency to a particular kind of behaviour 0ropensity

Synonym: '!&L'!AT'O! propensity (for something/for doing something) He

showed a propensity for violence. propensity to exaggerate.

propensity (to do something) She has a

-isposed

1 disposed (to do something) willing or prepared to do something. "'m not disposed to argue. %ou're most welcome to $oin us if you feel so disposed. " (following an adverb) disposed to/towards somebody/something having a good/bad opinion of a person or thing* She seems favourably disposed to the move. $ee a $" 'LL:D'S#OSED, 5ELL D'S#OSED 1 "NOT BEFORE NOUN# inclined (to do something) wanting to do somethingShe was inclined to trust him.He writes only when he feels inclined to.There'll be time for a swim if you feel so inclined. " inclined to do something tending to do something; likely to do something He's inclined to be la.y.They'll be more inclined to listen if you don't shout. 6 inclined to agree/ believe/ thin1/ etc used when you are expressing an opinion but do not want to express it very strongly "'m inclined to agree with you. 8 (used with particular adverbs) having a natural ability for something; preferring to do somethingmusically/academically inclined children= sloping; at an angle "USUALL2 SINGULAR# predilection (for something) (FORMAL) if you ha$e a predilection +or something, you like it very much

nclined

0redilection

Synonym:

L'3'!*, # E4E E!&E

an artist with a predilection for bright colours