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exist in large numbers or quantities

without a definite shape, structure, or clear form

plain, strict, and without luxury or comfort

fail to give a true notion or impression of; disguise or contradict

given to sudden and unaccountable changes of mood or behavior

relating to the brain or the intellect rather than emotion or instinct

pleasant because of a personality, qualities, or interests that are similar to one's own

standing out so as to be clearly visible; attracting notice or attention

hasty and therefore not thorough or detailed

seeming difficult to deal with in anticipation; intimidating

worship, regard, or treat (someone or something) as a god

intended to teach, particularly in having moral instruction as an ulterior motive

spread (something, especially information) widely

possible to do easily or conveniently

openly disregard (a rule, law or convention)

of the same kind; alike

lacking excitement or variety; dull; monotonous

lacking flavor; lacking vigor or interest

tending to talk a great deal; talkative

disliking humankind and avoiding human society

a wrong or inaccurate name or designation

failing to take proper care in doing something

obedient or attentive to an excessive or submissive degree

make (someone) less angry or hostile

a tendency to choose or do something regularly; an inclination or predisposition

childishly silly and trivial

exceedingly idealistic; unrealistic and impractical

a person who spends money in an extravagant, irresponsible way

reserved or uncommunicative in speech; saying little

feeling or showing caution about possible dangers or problems

make something impure by adding inferior or unwanted material

publicly support a cause or idea; a person who does so

increase someone’s power, status, or importance, often excessively

cheerful readiness and eagerness to act

having mixed or conflicting feelings

make a bad situation better

willing to accept or cooperate with something

belonging to the wrong historical period

bold and willing to take risks, sometimes offensively bold

extremely greedy for wealth or possessions

so ordinary or overused that it is boring

gentle and kindly; not harmful in effect

bold and without shame

the making of false and defamatory statements to damage someone's reputation

truthful and straightforward; frank

reprimand (someone) severely

sarcastic in a scathing and bitter way; able to burn by chemical action

interpret (a word or action) in a particular way

feeling or expressing remorse or penitence; affected by guilt

extremely complex and difficult to follow

yearn to possess or have (something)

contemptibly lacking in courage; cowardly

behavior in keeping with good taste and propriety

neatly skillful and quick in one's movements

raise doubts or objections or show reluctance

imitative of the work of another person; not original

remove the moisture from (something); dry thoroughly

a forceful and bitter verbal attack against someone or something

unwilling or unable to believe something

innocent and unsuspecting; naive and sincere

become less intense, severe, or widespread

formally reject or give up a belief or claim

unusual or inconsistent with what is normal

a strong feeling of dislike or hostility

known or understood by very few people

very difficult and requiring sustained effort

simple, natural, and without deception or artificial cleverness

strictly self-disciplined and avoiding luxury; a person who lives this way

make an unpleasant feeling or problem less severe; satisfy a desire

unintentionally reveal; be disloyal to

relating to the pleasant aspects of the countryside and country life

begin to grow or increase rapidly; flourish

involving or producing a harsh, discordant mixture of sounds

treat or regard as being of enormous importance, greatness, or sainthood

express severe disapproval of (someone or something), especially in a formal statement

the use of trickery to achieve a political, financial, or legal purpose

come together to form one mass or whole

(of an argument or case) clear, logical, and convincing

evoking interest, attention, or admiration in a powerfully irresistible way

struggle to surmount (a difficulty); assert something as a position in an argument

abundant in supply or quantity

familiar with and at ease in many different countries and cultures

polite submission and respect

lacking a plan, purpose, or enthusiasm; occurring haphazardly

modest or shy because of a lack of self-confidence

slow to act; intended to cause delay

use ambiguous language so as to conceal the truth or avoid committing oneself

divide or cause to divide into two sharply contrasting groups or sets of opinions

spending money or resources freely and recklessly; wastefully extravagant

using or expressed in more words than are needed

choose not to do, consume, or take part in something

official or enthusiastic approval

hold dear and protect with deep affection or care

confirm or give supporting evidence for a statement, theory, or finding

markedly distinct in kind; entirely dissimilar

strive to match or surpass someone by imitating their admirable qualities or achievements

drain of energy or vitality; weaken

lasting for a very short time; fleeting

showing intense and passionate feeling; fervent

excessively talkative, especially about trivial matters

tending to provoke conflict or strong feeling; capable of causing fire

tending to harm or work against; hostile

state or make known indirectly; imply or hint

give strength, energy, or enthusiasm to

make less severe, serious, or painful

no longer produced, used, or needed; out of date

not able to be seen through; not transparent; hard to understand

serving as a typical example or model of something

excessively concerned with minor details or rules; showing off learning

calm and peaceful, without disturbance or agitation

relating to strongly critical or controversial argument; combative in style

cause an event or situation to happen suddenly or prematurely

great depth of insight or knowledge; intellectual depth

accurately predicting future events

acting with care and thought for the future; sensible and cautious

showing great attention to detail or correct behavior; meticulous

little known; difficult to understand; obscure in subject matter

extremely careful, thorough, and attentive to moral correctness

free from disturbance; calm and peaceful

waver between different opinions or actions; be indecisive

emotionally distant, reserved, or unfriendly

a loud, resonant, repeated ringing or clashing sound

based on or in accordance with what is generally done or believed; ordinary

expose the falseness of a belief, claim, or myth

extremely or unusually small

able to be perceived or recognized, especially with difficulty

difficult to interpret or understand; mysterious

no longer close or affectionate to someone; alienated

lacking restraint in spending money or using resources; excessively elaborate

imaginative or fantastic; not based in reality

not having any serious purpose or value; silly and trivial

consisting of diverse or dissimilar elements; not uniform

assuming power or authority without justification; arrogantly domineering

not showing proper respect; rude and presumptuous

tending to spread harmfully or intrude; involving physical entry into the body

showing hesitancy; uncertain how to act

deserving praise and admiration

not sufficiently strict, severe, or careful; slack

treat a person or group as insignificant or peripheral; push to the edge of society

flamboyant confidence of style or manner

slow, laborious, and unexciting

lacking imaginative or poetic quality; dull and ordinary

intended to correct or improve a skill or deficiency

unable to stay still or keep quiet due to impatience or dissatisfaction

occurring at irregular intervals; scattered

describe or regard someone as worthy of disgrace or disapproval

weaken or damage gradually or covertly

completely and totally

feeling or showing tiredness, especially from excessive exertion; reluctant due to fatigue

showing great energy or enthusiasm in pursuit of a cause or goal

warn or scold someone firmly

concerned with beauty or artistic taste

unnatural behavior adopted to impress others

make pain, difficulty, or a problem less severe

similar in a particular way, allowing a useful comparison

support or strengthen; give a boost to

showing excessive or biased loyalty to one's own group, often at others' expense

an expert judge in matters of taste, especially in the arts or food and drink

conceal one's true motives, feelings, or beliefs; act deceptively

having or showing tenacity and grim persistence

deceive or trick someone into believing or doing something

based on observation or experiment rather than theory

cause or give rise to a feeling, situation, or condition

believing oneself inherently deserving of special treatment or privileges

holding firmly to a purpose, opinion, or course of action; stubbornly persistent

failing to observe proper limits; overconfident to the point of rudeness

the quality of having strong moral principles; honesty and integrity

increase rapidly in number; multiply

appearing plausible or attractive but actually false or misleading

not genuine or authentic; based on false or fabricated reasoning

based on personal opinions or feelings rather than objective facts

undermine the power and authority of an established system or institution

showing or suffering from nervousness or timidity

full of twists and turns; excessively long, complex, and indirect

easy to control, manage, or persuade; docile

lasting only for a short time; passing through without staying long

present, appearing, or found everywhere

emphasize or draw attention to the importance of something

susceptible to bribery; corruptible for personal profit

regard with great respect and reverence

calm anger or satisfy a demand in order to end conflict

based on personal choice or random decision rather than a clear reason

very old-fashioned or no longer in common use

loud, noisy, and demanding attention

a scarcity or lack of something

able to be explained or accounted for

exaggerated statements or claims not meant to be taken literally

unchanging over time; unable to be changed

persisting tirelessly; never tiring

wanting to avoid activity or exertion; lazy

narrow-minded and isolated from outside influence

unwilling to change one's views or agree about something; stubborn

fearless and adventurous

showing a lack of respect for people or things generally taken seriously

feel intense dislike or disgust for

speak about someone in a spitefully critical manner; slander

easily influenced, shaped, or changed; capable of being hammered into shape

a person who is new to a subject or activity; a beginner

easily shaped or molded; capable of adapting to different situations

a remark that is trite, dull, or overused; a cliche stated as if profound

having or showing knowledge of events before they take place

in its original condition; spotless and unspoiled

an expression of disapproval or blame; the act of criticizing someone

strong and healthy; vigorous

health-giving; healthy and pleasant

official permission or approval for an action; also, a penalty imposed for breaking a rule

showing dedication and diligence; hardworking

tending to induce drowsiness or sleep

strict, serious, and unrelenting in manner

expressing a strong opinion or bias, especially a controversial one

emphasize something or make it more noticeable

based on guesswork or speculation rather than certain knowledge

friendly, lively, and enjoyable, especially in a social setting

characterized by excessive self-indulgence in luxury and pleasure

outstandingly bad; shockingly obvious

quickly fading or disappearing; fleeting

tending to attract attention through confidence, stylishness, or extravagance

prevent or delay something by acting in advance

deny or contradict a fact or statement

shock or excite someone into taking action

done without careful judgment or distinction; random and undiscerning

not harmful or offensive

lasting for a very short time

lacking interest or excitement; ordinary, everyday

causing irritation or annoyance

make legally void or ineffective; cancel out

remove a need or difficulty in advance; make unnecessary

present everywhere at the same time

force someone out of a position or place

so intense as to be almost tangible; easily perceived

deceitfulness; betrayal of trust

produced or occurring in large amounts; abundant, often excessively so

eager or quick to argue or fight; combative

having or showing keen mental discernment and good judgment; wise

optimistic or positive, especially in a difficult situation

barely sufficient; very limited in amount

underhanded or unscrupulous behavior; trickery

of little value or importance

designed to be useful and practical rather than attractive

offering nothing that is stimulating or challenging; dull and lifeless

rude and unrefined in manners or behavior

tolerate or allow something, especially unwillingly

wary and unwilling to take risks; cautious

a state of harmonious relations, especially between nations or groups

corresponding in size or degree; proportionate

warm and friendly in manner

causing harm or damage, often in a way that is not immediately obvious

a division or contrast between two things that are represented as being opposed or entirely different

instruct or improve someone morally or intellectually

evoke or draw out a response, answer, or fact from someone

having or showing great knowledge or learning

producing or capable of producing abundant offspring, growth, or ideas; fertile

lacking physical strength; weak

well-chosen or appropriate for a particular occasion; pleasingly apt

refrain from doing something, especially something one has a right to do; hold back

lacking any obvious organizing principle; random and disorderly

a confused mixture of different things

delay or prevent someone or something by obstructing them

acting or done quickly and without thought or care

having or showing a tendency to become easily angry

motivated primarily by a desire for money or personal gain rather than principle

showing great attention to detail; very careful and precise

having a sharp, bitter, or biting quality, especially in wit or criticism

move faster than and overtake; exceed or surpass

not securely held or in position; dangerously likely to fall or collapse

characterized by peculiar or unexpected traits; slightly odd

refuse to accept or be associated with; reject as untrue or unjust

skill in dealing with difficult or sensitive matters without causing offense

unimportant or trivial

characterized by conflict, disorder, or instability

the ability to make quick, accurate judgments

the direct opposite or sharp contrast of something

attribute something to a particular cause or source

confused and unable to think clearly

deliberately avoid using or doing something

intended for or understood by only a small, specialized group; obscure

tending to avoid commitment or directness, especially to avoid revealing information

show or declare that someone is not guilty of wrongdoing

make an action or process happen faster

very attentive to and concerned about accuracy and detail; hard to please

pretend to feel or be affected by something

attempting to avoid notice or attention, typically because of guilt or a wish to keep something secret

hinder or impede the movement or progress of

absolutely necessary; too important to be without

express passionate grief or sorrow for; mourn

lacking imagination, foresight, or intellectual insight; short-sighted

feeling or appearing casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned

favoring one side in a dispute above another; biased. Also: incomplete

engaged in deep or serious thought

be a sign or warning that something significant, especially something momentous, is likely to happen

of or concerning a province; narrow-minded and unsophisticated, especially about culture or fashion

involving basic principles not yet developed or perfected; elementary

producing good effects; beneficial

cut off or separate, especially forcibly

small in size, amount, or degree; barely noticeable

sleepy or drowsy; inducing sleepiness

enduring pain or hardship without showing feelings or complaining

take the place of a person or thing previously in authority or use; supplant

attempt to sell or promote something by making claims of its qualities

decrease in size, extent, or degree; become weaker

hate or detest intensely

noisy, energetic, and cheerful; rowdy

courteous and gallant, especially toward women; honorable

rude in a mean-spirited and surly way

kept secret or done secretively, especially because illicit

showing smug or uncritical satisfaction with oneself, often to the point of being unaware of danger

difficult to carry or use because of its size, weight, or shape; burdensome

causing severe weakness or a lack of energy

engage in long and careful consideration; think over carefully

curious or unusual in a way that provokes amusement; wryly funny

unconventional and slightly strange in behavior or appearance

irritable and quarrelsome; difficult to control

completely clear and transparent; easy to understand

sentimental in a feeble or sickly way; excessively emotional

deferential respect; a gesture expressing submission or respect, such as a bow

designed to impress or attract notice; showy and pretentious

a solution or remedy for all difficulties or diseases; a cure-all

carried out with minimal effort or reflection; done merely as routine

full of danger or risk

spreading widely throughout an area or group; existing in every part of something

prevent from happening or existing; make impossible in advance

a preference or special liking for something

aggressively greedy or grasping; predatory

greatly enjoy; take great pleasure in

using humor, irony, or exaggeration to criticize people's stupidity or vices

not genuine; a thing that is not what it appears to be; a fraud

go around the edge of; avoid dealing with directly

slow-moving or slow to respond; lacking energy

showing or characterized by austerity, simplicity, or avoidance of luxury

eager or quick to argue or fight; aggressively defiant

bitter, angry, and harsh in speech or disagreement

hostile and aggressive, ready to fight or argue

doing good; performing acts of kindness and charity

shrewd and careful, especially in business or financial matters

showing a careless or offhand disregard for something serious; dismissive

suffering from severe anxiety, sorrow, or pain

gradually diminishing in size, amount, or strength

to surpass in significance or reputation; to block out or obscure

covering a wide range of information in a thorough, comprehensive way

to make a problem, bad situation, or negative feeling worse

feeling intense irritation or annoyance

able to be freely exchanged or substituted for another of like kind

so overused that it has become dull, unoriginal, and predictable

not in harmony with the surroundings or context; out of place

able to be exchanged or substituted for one another

using very few words; terse and concise in speech

producing a great deal of profit

having great authority; commanding and confident

involving a heavy burden of work or responsibility; oppressively difficult

harsh public criticism or disgrace resulting from shameful conduct

unwilling to spend money or use resources; extremely frugal, often stingy

of secondary or minor importance; relating to the outer edge of something

causing annoyance, anger, or another strong reaction, often deliberately

to formally declare one's abandonment of a claim, right, or title

characterized by strong and turbulent emotion; stormy

able to be defended against attack or objection; reasonably justified

an act that goes against a law, rule, or code of conduct

suave, courteous, and refined in manner, especially in social situations

the appearance of being true or real

to spoil or impair the quality or effectiveness of something; to invalidate

a natural liking, connection, or similarity

selflessly concerned with the welfare of others

extravagantly ornamented and elaborate in style

excessively complicated and intricate, especially referring to systems or bureaucracy

to settle a dispute by mutual concession; or to weaken or expose to danger

intended to placate or make peace; showing willingness to end a dispute

a person's face or facial expression, especially as showing emotion

not openly acknowledged or displayed; secret or hidden

able to be believed; convincing and trustworthy

spread out over a wide area; not concentrated

consisting of documents; providing factual, recorded evidence

covering all elements or aspects thoroughly and completely

making one feel very happy, animated, or elated

irrelevant or unrelated to the subject at hand; not essential

intense and passionate feeling or enthusiasm

incapable of producing any useful result; pointless

based on illusion; not real, though seeming to be

likely to cause resentment or ill will, often through unfair comparison

sluggish and lacking energy or enthusiasm

based on or using metaphor; not literal

to imitate closely, especially for comic effect or mockery

having a strong religious or spiritual quality; suggesting the presence of a divinity

not well known; hard to understand or perceive clearly

done or shown openly; not secret or hidden

transparently clear in style or meaning; easy to understand

to make something, especially a belief or practice, continue indefinitely

based on or in accordance with reason or logic

harshly critical or severe in a way that is hurtful

so delicate or precise as to be difficult to detect or analyze

existing or occurring at or on the surface; lacking depth or thoroughness

accept something reluctantly without protesting

skillful and clever, especially in handling situations

change or revise something to improve or correct it

strong hostility or dislike

a person who publicly defends or supports a person, belief, or cause

sharp, harsh, or severe in tone; also, causing tissues to contract

to work jointly with others on an activity or project

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

to have a mutual relationship or connection, especially a causal or complementary one

to express contempt for; to mock or ridicule

to state or order authoritatively; to say aloud for someone else to write down

careful and circumspect in one's speech or actions, especially to avoid embarrassment

completely separated from something; disconnected

believing that a select group of superior people should have power or influence

making great demands on someone's skill, attention, or other resources; very strict

completely confused or bewildered

producing good or helpful results; productive

existing from birth; natural rather than acquired

a person of wide-ranging knowledge across many different subjects

not revealing one's thoughts or feelings readily; reserved in speech

strict, precise, and exacting; rigorously enforced

prepared to obey others unquestioningly; subordinate

kept secret, especially because it would not be approved of; done stealthily

arousing desire or interest by presenting something desirable while keeping it out of reach

equivalent in seriousness or effect to something, usually something bad

a state of physical or mental inactivity; lethargy

vigorous or incisive in expression or thought; sharply perceptive

a feeling of offense or resentment at being treated badly

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

difficult to control; willful and disobedient; unpredictable in behavior

make someone feel isolated or unfriendly toward you

lack of interest, enthusiasm, or concern

relevant or appropriate to the situation

suitable or appropriate; having a natural tendency or quickness to learn

to cover, conceal, or disguise something

general agreement among a group of people

to twist or alter something out of its true, natural, or original form

tending to develop in different directions from a common point; differing from a standard

extremely happy and excited, especially as a result of good news

to fill someone with great delight; to bewitch with magical powers

firmly established and difficult to change

originating in or characteristic of a distant foreign country; strikingly unusual

making unfair or selfish use of someone or something for one's own benefit

able to be predicted or anticipated in advance

to abandon or give up entirely; to renounce

to give pleasure or satisfaction to someone; to indulge a desire

to pay close attention to; to take notice of advice or a warning

having, showing, or done with good judgment or sense

expressed clearly; easy to understand; able to think clearly

relevant or applicable to a particular matter; apt

conformity to accepted standards of behavior or morals; correctness

brilliantly clever, lively, and entertaining; sparkling

causing great public interest and excitement, often through exaggeration or shock

having, revealing, or involving great worldly experience and knowledge; complex and refined

angry or bitter disagreement over fundamental issues; conflict

presented or expressed in a subtle, restrained, or downplayed way

having or showing no moral principles; not honest or fair

conformity to facts; truthfulness or accuracy

extremely severe or harmful in its effects; bitterly hostile

liable to change rapidly and unpredictably, especially for the worse; easily evaporating

happen or exist before something else in time

send someone away, especially as punishment

to show anger or resentment, especially by a sudden movement; or to curb and restrain

to act in accordance with a rule, request, or command

sad and disappointed, especially after a setback or failure

to reduce in extent or quantity; to impose a restriction on

to make something clear; to explain

to escape or avoid, especially by cleverness or trickery

lacking initiative or strength of character; irresponsible and ineffective

to become worse and increasingly difficult to deal with, as an unresolved problem; to rot or become infected

attacking or rejecting cherished beliefs or institutions as being wrong or based on error

to confine or imprison someone, especially within walls

to create or perform something spontaneously, without preparation

to hinder, restrain, or prevent an action or process

impossible to understand or interpret; mysterious

to treat someone as a celebrity or a person of great public interest

dull, tedious, and repetitious; lacking variety

strange or unusual, especially in an unsettling way; distinctive to a particular person or thing

to think out or plan an act beforehand, especially a crime

recklessly wasteful, especially with money; shamelessly immoral

to restore friendly relations between people; to make two conflicting things compatible

to remove impurities or unwanted elements from a substance; to improve something by making small changes

to voluntarily cease to keep or claim; to give up

to think deeply and at length about something

nervous, easily startled, or apt to change moods or plans suddenly

unnecessary, especially through being more than what is needed

giving a summary or general view of a whole; concise

complete with regard to every detail; not superficial or partial

having or showing original and creative ideas about the future; a person with such ideas

expressing feelings or opinions in a loud and forceful way

strong public praise or approval

find out something with certainty

confident and direct in expressing opinions or rights

not genuine or true; fake

involving a sudden, violent upheaval of great, often disastrous proportions

restrict something within limits; define the limits of

combining with something else in a way that enhances or emphasizes its qualities

causing or likely to cause disagreement or argument; controversial

not candid or sincere; pretending to know less about something than one really does

make known private or sensitive information

inclined to lay down principles as incontrovertibly true, without regard for evidence or others' opinions

based on a mistaken belief; containing a fallacy; logically unsound

recklessly bold or rash; taking risks without regard for danger

create difficulties that delay or prevent someone or something

weaken or damage something, especially a function, ability, or quality

attack or challenge as false or questionable; call into question the honesty of

continuing without pause or interruption

having a preference or tendency to do something; disposed

having a particular habit or interest that is long-established and unlikely to change

spending as little money as possible; ungenerous

readily visible or intelligible; obvious

childishly sulky or bad-tempered

concise and forcefully expressive

easily bent or shaped; flexible; readily yielding to influence

making a show of being morally superior to others; hypocritically pious

in good condition and free from damage or defect; (of reasoning) well-founded and logical

lessen or damage the reputation of; make dull or discolored

only slightly warm; lacking enthusiasm or intensity

find fault with; scold or criticize someone severely

the state of being annoyed, frustrated, or worried

help or encourage someone, usually in wrongdoing

easy to reach, enter, use, or understand

eager to gain or possess things, especially wealth

combine or merge into one

make weaker, thinner, or less intense

a strong dislike or disinclination toward something

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

the feeling that a person or thing is beneath consideration, worthless, or deserving scorn

waste time; move slowly or aimlessly

cause something to change direction by interposing something; turn aside from a straight course

disregard something as being unreliable, unimportant, or not relevant

a person who opposes official policy, especially that of an authoritarian state

effective in producing the intended result

fair and impartial; treating everyone justly

not even or regular in pattern or movement; unpredictable

diligent and hard-working

give someone facts or information; tell

annoying; irritating

a metal band or chain used to restrain a prisoner's wrists or ankles

unassuming in the estimation of one's abilities or achievements; not vain

harmful, poisonous, or very unpleasant

lasting or existing for a long or seemingly infinite time; recurring repeatedly

a difficult, unpleasant, or embarrassing situation

competent or skilled in doing or using something

(of speech or writing) tediously lengthy

the feeling or belief that someone or something is worthless or contemptible; contempt

treat or regard as of lesser importance than something else

not proper or appropriate; unbecoming

used to emphasize the aptness of a description; genuine or real

capable of working successfully; feasible

a devoted follower or assistant of an important person

appoint or choose someone for an important role

lacking higher values or morals; ignoble

the practice of persuading someone to do something using force or threats

invent or devise a new word or phrase

skilled in achieving one's ends through deceit or evasion

make someone feel uneasy or embarrassed; disconcert

the expression or holding of opinions that differ from those officially or generally held

extract the essential meaning or most important aspects of something

hesitating or doubting; not to be relied upon; of uncertain outcome

cheerful and full of energy; exuberant

treating serious issues with deliberately inappropriate humor; flippant

capable of making mistakes or being wrong

excessively ornate or intricate in style; or having a flushed, reddish complexion

awkward and ungainly, especially due to being tall and thin

persuade someone to do something by means of deception or flattery

throw or drop something from a ship or aircraft; abandon or discard

untruthfulness; the tendency to lie

more generous than is usual or necessary

showing a lack of experience, wisdom, or judgment; innocent and unsophisticated

having or showing fine personal qualities or high moral character

having a limited or narrow outlook or scope

lacking excitement or imagination; commonplace and dull

speak or act in an evasive way to avoid telling the truth

of first importance; main; of the best quality

advocating thorough or complete political or social reform; representing an extreme departure from tradition

breaking out again after a period of dormancy or abatement

relating to time, or relating to worldly/secular matters as opposed to spiritual ones

not permanent; existing or valid for only a short time

capable of working successfully; feasible

up to date with the latest information

cause surprise or confusion in someone; fail to distinguish from another

a temporary departure from the main subject in speech or writing

a lack of compatibility or similarity between two or more facts; an inconsistency

deceitful; engaging in double-dealing

convenient and practical, although possibly improper or immoral

invent a false story or piece of information; construct or manufacture

sullenly or gloomily morose

a person or thing that signals or foreshadows the approach of something

belonging naturally; essential; inherent

generosity in bestowing money or gifts upon others

a person who behaves without moral restraint, especially in sexual matters

wrongdoing, especially by a public official

clear or obvious to the eye or mind

extremely small

fashionable, especially in a fleeting or trendy way

just coming into existence; beginning to develop

lasting or existing for a long or seemingly infinite time; recurring repeatedly

devoutly religious; dedicated to religious duties and practices

skill or expertise in a particular activity or field; bravery in battle

a split or division between strongly opposed sections or parties, caused by differences in opinion or belief

the action of making a false spoken statement that damages a person's reputation

loyal, reliable, and hardworking

ask or beg for something earnestly or humbly

sparing in the use of words; abrupt

a long, angry speech of criticism or accusation

applicable to all cases; involving or affecting all members of a group

defeat someone or something thoroughly

characterized by or expressing sorrow or misery; extremely bad

the time at which something is most powerful, successful, or influential; the highest point

extremely miserable, degraded, or contemptible

friendly and peaceful, especially between people who disagree

strong hostility or hatred

state firmly and confidently that something is true

a large number of things, especially questions or criticisms, directed at someone in quick succession; concentrated artillery fire

providing psychological relief through the release of strong emotions

succeed in understanding, interpreting, or identifying something obscure or illegible

an idiosyncratic belief or impression maintained despite being contradicted by reality

distribute or provide something to a number of people; deal out

fluent or persuasive in speaking or writing

capture the fascinated attention of someone

destroy completely; put an end to

new and inexperienced

courage in pain or adversity

happening by chance, especially a happy or beneficial chance; fortunate

provoke or annoy someone into doing something

about to happen very soon

not able to be denied or disputed

traveling from place to place, especially for work

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

deserving reward or praise

an open rebellion against the proper authorities, especially by soldiers or sailors

seemingly absurd or self-contradictory, though possibly true

persistence in doing something despite difficulty or delay in achieving success

provide or give a service, help, etc.; cause to be or become

the range of skills or types of things that a person or group is able to perform

able to withstand or recover quickly from difficult conditions

admirably purposeful, determined, and unwavering

bending and moving easily and gracefully; flexible

great courage in the face of danger, especially in battle

striking or eye-catching enough to attract attention

criticize or reprimand someone sharply for wrongdoing

heavy or awkward to carry or use; unwieldy

careful, efficient use of resources; the quality of using no more than is necessary

relating to the most basic elements or principles of a subject; simple and straightforward

make something more attractive by adding decorative details; exaggerate an account with fictitious details

feeling or characterized by intense excitement and happiness

officially absolve someone from blame for a wrongdoing

extend a method or conclusion to an unknown situation by assuming existing trends continue

lose strength or momentum; hesitate or stumble

having or displaying passionate intensity

instigate or stir up trouble, violence, or discontent

an unintentional act or remark causing embarrassment; a social blunder

not conforming with accepted or orthodox standards or beliefs

excessively theatrical or dramatic in character or manner

implied though not plainly expressed

free from injury or violation; kept sacred or intact

a person or thing likely to cause a disadvantage; a legal or financial obligation

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

done with or employing great care and thoroughness

having an unemotional, stolidly calm disposition

remarkably or impressively great in extent, size, or degree

an inclination or natural tendency to behave in a particular way

an uneasy feeling of doubt or misgiving, especially about one's own conduct

go back on a promise, decision, or contract

giving or spending as little as possible; ungenerous

a person's characteristic state of mind, especially a tendency toward anger; to moderate or soften something

not certain or fixed; provisional

never done or known before

attractively lively and animated in character

indirectly referring to something without stating it clearly

clever at judging situations and people accurately

begin; start

recovering from illness or medical treatment

restrain or keep in check

publicly denounce or criticize strongly

threats, violence, or other pressure used to coerce someone into doing something

bring a feeling, memory, or image to mind

display exaggerated flattery or affection, especially to gain favor

be constantly or visibly worried or anxious

fluent and voluble but insincere and shallow

self-willed and obstinate

occurring at irregular intervals; not continuous

intense anger

displaying or having a disinclination for physical exertion; lazily relaxed

calm or send to sleep, typically with soothing sounds or movements; a temporary period of quiet

full of spirit and courage; spirited

appease the anger or anxiety of someone; soothe

render something ineffective or harmless by applying an opposite force or effect

so surprised or confused that one is unsure how to react

dangerously steep; done suddenly and without careful consideration

attempting to impress by affecting greater importance, talent, or culture than one actually possesses

very great or intense; showing deep insight

spread and promote (an idea, theory, etc.) widely, or breed/reproduce

a source of help in a difficult situation; the option to seek help or take action

prove a statement or theory to be wrong or false

return to a former or less developed state

an unintended consequence of an action or event, occurring some time afterward

fill something up again

keeping careful watch for possible danger or difficulty

attack physically or verbally, forcefully and persistently

well-meaning and kindly

scold or criticize angrily

able to keep afloat or rise to the top of a liquid; cheerful and optimistic

support, reinforce, or strengthen

accept or allow behavior considered morally wrong, without objecting to it

violate or conflict with a rule, law, or agreement

publicly declare to be wrong or evil

relating to or characteristic of a ruler with absolute, often cruelly exercised power

depart from an established course, pattern, or standard

not influenced by personal considerations or bias; impartial

increase rapidly in extent or intensity

drive out an evil spirit from a person or place; rid oneself of a haunting feeling or memory

excessively fussy about one's requirements, especially concerning food

prevent something considered wrong or undesirable from succeeding

twisted together; closely connected or related

overwhelm with things or people to be dealt with; flood

of an agreement or excuse, impossible to break or challenge; very strict

put at risk of harm, loss, or failure

subject to sudden or unpredictable changes of mood or mind

not aware of or not noticing something

carry out or commit (a harmful, illegal, or immoral action)

having a sad or mournful sound

evoking a keen sense of sadness or regret

in a state or period of inactivity or dormancy

say something again or a number of times, typically for emphasis or clarity

become less intense, violent, or severe

include or absorb something in something else

overcome a difficulty or obstacle

relating to a subject but not directly relevant or central to it

highly skilled or proficient

unfavorable or harmful

suitable or proper; also, to take something for oneself without permission

a typical or original example of a kind of person or thing

able to express ideas clearly and effectively

suggesting that a favorable outcome is likely

deprived of or lacking something valued; devastated by a loss, especially the death of a loved one

tending to find fault or raise petty objections

of evidence or argument, serving to prove a case; decisive or convincing

make secret plans jointly to commit an unlawful or harmful act

describe or portray something precisely; indicate the exact position of a boundary

free someone or something from a tangled or complicated state

strongly encourage or urge someone to do something

the condition of being weak and delicate

a real or imagined wrong causing resentment and regarded as grounds for complaint

a lengthy and aggressive speech, especially one of criticism or reproach

acting or done quickly and without thought or care

showing a rude and arrogant lack of respect

publicly criticize someone or something by using ridicule, irony, or sarcasm

give (something) in generous or extravagant amounts

looking or sounding sad and dismal

disturbing and horrifying because concerned with or causing a reminder of death

sullen and ill-tempered

assertive of authority in an annoyingly domineering way, especially over petty matters

a consequence of an action or event, especially one that is complex or unwelcome

calm, peaceful, and untroubled

supersede and replace someone or something, especially through force or scheming

understood or implied without being stated

be or go beyond the range or limits of a field of activity or conceptual sphere

give way to arguments, demands, or pressure; produce or provide a result, gain, or profit

anxiety or fear about something that may happen

very passionate, enthusiastic, or devoted

accepted as obviously true and needing no proof

bring or come to an end

making a certain situation or outcome likely or possible

relating to a person's body, as opposed to their spirit; physical rather than spiritual

seeking to apply theory or doctrine in all circumstances without regard to practical considerations

deriving ideas, style, or taste from a broad and diverse range of sources

mental calmness, composure, and evenness of temper, especially in a difficult situation

of a price or amount charged, unreasonably high

changing frequently, especially regarding one's loyalties, interests, or affection

departing from a literal use of words; metaphorical

agitated, confused, or nervously excited

easily persuaded to believe something; credulous

relating to idiosyncrasy; peculiar or individual to a particular person

accompanying but not a major part of something

of a habit, belief, or attitude, firmly fixed or established; difficult to change

showing a rude and arrogant lack of respect

publicly criticize someone or something by using ridicule, irony, or sarcasm

give (something) in generous or extravagant amounts

looking or sounding sad and dismal

disturbing and horrifying because concerned with or causing a reminder of death

sullen and ill-tempered

assertive of authority in an annoyingly domineering way, especially over petty matters

a consequence of an action or event, especially one that is complex or unwelcome

calm, peaceful, and untroubled

supersede and replace someone or something, especially through force or scheming

understood or implied without being stated

be or go beyond the range or limits of a field of activity or conceptual sphere

a written work dealing formally and systematically with a subject

make someone hostile or provoke opposition

incapable of producing vegetation, crops, or offspring; unproductive

high-sounding but with little meaning; pompous in speech or writing

persuade someone to do something by sustained coaxing or flattery

cautiously reluctant to do something; wary of taking risks

a bad-tempered, often elderly person who is easily annoyed

a lament for the dead, especially a funeral song or hymn

deserving great respect; admirable

a mild or indirect word substituted for one considered too harsh or blunt

criticize someone severely; (medically) to strip or wear away skin

pressing; demanding immediate attention or action

arrogantly superior and disdainful