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Unfamiliar
Words
Synonym Antonym Meaning Pronunciation1.
adulterate contaminate,
sully
purify, expurgate (v) to corrupt [v. uh-duhl-tuh-
reyt; adj. uh-duhl-
ter-it, -tuh-reyt
2.
ambidextrousversatile, facile clumsy, maladroit (adj) able to use
both hands
equally well
[am-bi-dek-struhs]3.
augment supplement,
amplify
decrease,
diminish
(adj) to make
larger, increase
[v. awg-ment; n.
awg-ment]4.
bereft bereaved replete; well-
provided
(adj) deprived;
made unhappy
through a loss
[bih-reft]
5.
deploy station;
organize (v) to position;
to utilize; to
form up
\di-pli\
6.
dour harsh; bleak;
saturnine cheery; inviting;
genial
(adj) stern,
unyielding;
gloomy; ill-
humored
\dr, da(-)r\
7.
fortitude steadfastness;
meddle fearfulness;
timidity
(n) courage in
facing difficulties
[fawr-ti-tood, -
tyood] 8.
gape gawk; ogle (v) to stare with
open mouth
\gp sometimes
gap\9.
gibe
ridicule; deride
(v) to utter
taunting words
\jb\10.
guise costume;
semblance
(n) an external
appearance;
cover; mask
\gz alsogwz\11.
insidious
cunning;
perfidious
frank; ingenuous (adj) intended to
deceive; sly;
treacherous
\in-si-d-s\
12.
intimation clue; inkling
(n) a hint;
indirect
suggestion
\in-t-mt\
13.
opulent rich; plentiful;
abundant
wretched;
destitute
(adj) wealthy;
luxurious;
grandiose
\-lnt\14.
pliable supple;
adaptable;
resilient
rigid; recalcitrant
(adj) easily bent;
flexible; easily
influenced
\pl--bl\
15.
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reiterate restate;
recapitulate
(v) to say again \r-i-t-rt\16.
stolid impassive;
phlegmatic
emotional;
sensitive
(adj) not easily
moved mentally
or emotionally
\st-ld\17.
tentative provisional;inconclusive definite;confirmed (adj)experimental in
nature;
uncertain
\ten-t-tiv\18.
unkempt disheveled;
disordered
tidy; neat; natty (adj) not
combed; untidy;
rude
\-kem(p)t\19.
verbatim exact; precisely paraphrased
(adj/adv) word-
for-word; exactly
as said/written
20.
warily prudently;
gingerly
recklessly;
heedlessly (adv) cautiously;
with great care
21.
adroit
deft; dexterous;
slick
clumsy; inept (adj) skillful;
expert in use of
hands or mind
22.
amicable congenial;
cordial
hostile;
antagonistic
(adj) peaceable;
friendly23.
averse disinclined;
loath eager; keen
(adj) having a
strong distaste;
opposed
24.
belligerent truculent;
pugnacious
conciliatory;
placid
(adj) given to
fighting;aggressive
25.benevolent benign; well-
meaning
malicious;
malevolent
(adj) kindly;
charitable26.
cursory quick;
superficial;
perfunctory
thorough;
painstaking
(adj) hasty; not
thorough 27.
duplicity fraud; chicanery (n) treachery;
deceitfulness28.
extol applaud; glorify;
acclaim belittle; disparage
(v) praise
extravagantly29.
feasible practicable;viable unworkable;
impractical
(adj) possible;able to be done 30.
grimace pained
expression
smile; grin (n) a wry face;
facial distortion31.
holocaust conflagration;
annihilation
deluge;
inundation
(n) a large-scale
destruction,
especially by fire
32.
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impervious impenetrable;
resistant
porous;
permeable
(adj) not
affected or hurt
by
33.
impetus incentive; spur hindrance;
constraint
(n) a moving
force; impulse;
stimulus
34.
jeopardy risk; hazard;
peril
safety; security (n) danger35.
meticulous fastidious;
painstaking
negligent; careless (adj) extremely
careful;
particular about
details
36.
retrogress revert;
degenerate;
decline
advance; evolve;
progress
(v) to move
backward; to
return to an
earlier condition
37.
scrutinize inspect; pore
over skim; scan; glance
at
(v) to examine
closely 38.
tepid insipid;
halfhearted
excited; heated (adj) lukewarm;
unenthusiastic;
apathetic
39.
adversary antagonist;
rival; foe ally; supporter;
confederate
(n) enemy;
opponent
40.
alienate separate; drive
apart; estrange
befriend; attract;
reconcile
(v) to turn away;
to make
indifferent or
hostile; transfer
41.
coerce pressure; bully;
intimidate
persuade; cajole
(v) to compel;
force
42.
craven fearful;
pusillanimous brave; valiant
(adj) cowardly43.
delete
remove; cancel;
expunge
insert; retain;
include
(v) to erase;
wipe out; cut out 44.
demise
decease; expire;
passing away
birth;
commencement (n) a death--esp.
of a person ofhigh position
45.
exhilarate stimulate;
excite; gladden dispirit; inhibit;
discourage
(v) to enliven;
cheer; give spirit
or liveliness to
46.
fallow
unproductive;
inert; dormant
fertile; prolific;
productive (adj) plowed but
not seeded;
47.
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inactive;
reddish-yellow
inclement tempestuous;
implacable
gentle; balmy;
tranquil
(adj) storm;
harsh; severe in
attitude or
action
48.
negligible
inconsequential;
insignificant
crucial;
momentous
(adj) so
unimportant
that it can be
disregarded
49.
perpetuate preserve;
prolong
indefinitely
abolish; abandon (v) to make
permanent or
long lasting
50.
urbane elegant crude; uncouth;
boorish
(adj) refined in
manner or style;
suave
51.
affiliated
attached;
related; joined
dissociated;
unconnected
(adj) associated;
connected 52.
attainment achievement;
fulfillment
failure; defeat;
frustration
(n) an
accomplishment;
the act of
achieving
53.
cogent persuasive;
compelling
weak;
unconvincing;
irrelevant
(adj) forceful;
convincing;
relative; to the
point
54.
converge meet; unite;
intersect; merge diverge; separate
(v) to move
toward onepoint
55.disperse break up; dispel collect;
congregate;
muster
(v) to scatter;
spread far and
wide
56.
esteem respect; revere;
honor; admire
disdain; scorn (n) a highly
favorable
opinion or
judgment
57.
expunge
delete; efface;
annihilate insert; mark;
impress; imprint
(v) to erase,
obliterate,destroy
58.
finite
bounded;
measurable
unlimited;
everlasting
(adj) having
limits; lasting for
a limited time
59.
invulnerable impregnable;
impervious exposed;
unprotected
(adj) not able to
be wounded,
60.
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hurt; shielded
malevolent malicious;
sinister;
malignant
benevolent;
compassionate
(adj) spiteful;
showing ill will 61.
nonchalant composed;
unruffled; blas
perturbed;
agitated; abashed (adj) cool andconfident;
unconcerned
62.
omniscient
wise; all-
knowing
ignorant;
unknowing
(adj) knowing
everything;
having unlimited
awareness
63.
scrupulous meticulous;
conscientious negligent; remiss (adj) exact;
careful; having
high morals;
principled
64.
supercilious
snobbish;
patronizing;
overbearing
humble; meek;
deferential
(adj) proud and
contemptuous;
showing scorn65.
venial
excusable;
forgivable
inexcusable;
unpardonable
(adj) easily
excused;
pardonable
66.
altruistic selfless
selfish; self-
centered
(adj) unselfish;
concerned with
the welfare of
others
67.
assent concur; consent;accede
disagree; dissent;differ
(v) to expressagreement
68.benefactor patron;
humanitarian
misanthrope;
malefactor
(n) one who
does good to
others
69.
chivalrous gallant; civil;
valiant
crude; uncouth;
churlish; loutish
(adj) marked by
honor, courtesy,
and courage;
knightly
70.
clemency
leniency;
forbearance
harshness;
severity; cruelty (n) mercy;
humaneness;mildness;
moderateness
71.
dearth insufficiency;
want; paucity
surplus; glut;
abundance
(n) a lack;
scarcity;
inadequate
supply; a famine
72.
diffident timid; bashful; bold; audacious; 73.
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withdrawn jaunty (adj) shy; lacking
self-confidence;
reserved
discrepancy divergence;
inconsistency
agreement;
consistency
(n) a difference;
a lack of
agreement
74.
facile effortless;
poised; specious
labored;
awkward; halting
(adj) easily done
or attained;
superficial;
fluent
75.
indomitable
unbeatable;
invincible
surrendering;
submissive
(adj)
unconquerable;
refusing to yield
76.
infallible
unerring;
certain
imperfect (adj) free from
error; absolutely
dependable
77.
plod lumber; trudge scamper; skip;
prance
(v) to walk
heavily or
slowly; to work
slowly
78.
pungent
sharp; spicy;
piquant; caustic
bland; insipid;
unappetizing
(adj) causing a
sharp sensation;
stinging; biting
79.
remiss negligent; lax;
slack scrupulous;
punctilious;
dutiful
(adj) neglectful
in performance
of one's duty80.
sleep
tranquility;respite
exertion; tumult;
bustle; ado
(n) relaxation;
peace of mind;calmness
81.temerity recklessness;
effrontery
diffidence;
humility;
fearfulness
(n) rashness;
boldness 82.
truculent brutal; savage;
belligerent mild; meek;
unthreatening
(adj) fierce and
cruel;
aggressive;
deadly
83.
unfeigned genuine;
heartfelt simulated; phony;
insincere
(adj) sincere,
real; without
pretense
84.
virulent
venomous;
noxious; baneful
innocuous;
harmless; benign
(adj) extremely
poisonous; full
of malice;
spiteful
85.
accede consent; concur;
comply
demur; balk at (v) to yield to; to
assume an office
or dignity
86.
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comprise
compose;
constitute
Exclude
(v) to include or
contain; to be
made up of
87.
deft
dexterous;
adroit;
proficient
awkward;
bungling; inept
(adj) skillful;
nimble 88.
explicit distinct;
unambiguous;
clear
vague; implicit;
implied
(adj) definite;
clearly stated 89.
extirpate eradicate;
uproot; excise implant; sow;
foster; nourish
(v) to tear up by
the roots; to
destroy totally
90.
inopportune ill-timed;
inconvenient
felicitous; timely;
appropriate
(adj) coming at a
bad time; not
appropriate
91.
ironic satiric; sardonic;
wry
straightforward;
unequivocal
(adj) suggesting
an incongruity
between what
might be
92.
musty hackneyed;
antiquated
fresh; sweet-
smelling; up-to-
date
(adj) stale;
moldy; out-of-
date
93.
officious meddlesome;
prying;
obtrusive
diffident; timid;
aloof (adj) meddling;
excessively
forward in
offering services
94.
minous portentous;inauspicious
auspicious;propitious;
promising
(adj)unfavorable;
threatening; of
bad omen
95.
pinnacle apex; acme;
summit; apogee nadir; perigee;
low point
(n) a high peak
or point 96.
premeditated rehearsed;
calculated
spontaneous;
impromptu (adj) considered
beforehand;
deliberately
planned
97.
rampant
prevalent;
extravagant controlled;
restrained
(adj) growing
without check;
running wild
98.
solace soothe;
reassure; cheer
up
vex; aggravated;
upset
(n) comfort;
relief 99.
stately magnificent; humble; abject; 100
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imposing servile; lowly (adj) dignified;
majestic
supple flexible; limber;
pliable; pliant stiff; rigid;
unbending
(adj) bending
easily; readily
adaptable
101
suppress subdue; stifle;
squelch; quash provoke; spur;
incite; rouse
(v) to stop by
force 102
venal dishonest;
mercenary
incorruptible;
scrupulous
(adj) open to or
marked by
bribery or
corruption
103
abhor detest; despise;
abominate
admire; cherish;
respect; relish
(v) to regard
with horror or
loathing; to hate
deeply
104
buffet batter; sock;
pummel; thump
with blows; to
force one's way
with difficulty
(v) to slap or
cuff; to strike
repeatedly; to
drive or force
105
chaos anarchy;
turmoil;
pandemonium
order; regularity;
tranquility
(n) a great
confusion;
disorder
106
commodious
capacious;
ample;
comfortable
cramped;
claustrophobic
(adj) roomy;
spacious 107
corrosive caustic;mordant;
acidulous
bland; benign;amiable
(adj) eating awaygradually;
bitterly sarcastic
108
discern perceive;
detect;
distinguish
overlook (v) to see clearly;
recognize 109
extant surviving; in
existence
extinct; defunct;
vanished
(adj) still
existing; not
exterminated,
destroyed, or
lost
110
implicate incriminate;entangle
absolve; exculpate (v) to involve in;to connect with
or be related to
111
renegade turncoat;
defector;
heretic
loyalist; patriot (n) one who
leaves a group;
deserter; outlaw
112
reprehensible culpable;
odious;
commendable;
meritorious
(adj) deserving
blame or113
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blameworthy punishment
somber mournful;
dismal
bright; sunny;
cheerful; jaunty
(adj) dark;
gloomy;
melancholy in
spirit
114
squalid dingy; sordid;vile; abject; foul neat; spruce;exalted; lofty (adj) filthy;wretched;
debased
115
turbulent tumultuous;
unruly; agitated placid; tranquil;
still; calm
(adj) riotous;
violent; stormy 116
vociferous
clamorous;
blustering
soft-spoken;
muted; subdued
(adj) loud and
noisy;
compelling
attention
117
voluminous bulky; massive;
copious
scant; meager;
succinct; brief
(adj) of great
size; numerous;
writing or
speaking at
118
waive
decline;
relinquish; forgo
claim; accept (v) to do
without; to give
up voluntarily;
defer
119
animosity
enmity; rancor;
antipathy
affection;
fondness; rapport
(n) strong
dislike; bitter
hostility
120
apathy indifference;
disinterest
enthusiasm;
fervor; ardor
(n) a lack of
feeling, emotion,
or interest
121
apprehensive nervous; fretful;
jittery
assured;
confident; certain (adj) fearful or
anxious,
especially about
the future
122
commend applaud; entrust abhor; loathe (v) to praise,
express
approval; to
present as
worthy of
123
compatible harmonious; inagreement
incongruous;antagonistic
(adj) able to getalong or work
well together;
124
consecrate dedicate;
sanctify; devote
define; profane;
dishonor
(v) to make
sacred, hallow;
to set apart for a
special
125
decrepit infirm; rickety; vigorous; robust; (adj) old and 126
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dilapidated sturdy feeble; worn-
out; ruined
deride mock; scorn;
disparage; jeer
at
praise; extol;
acclaim; applaud
(v) to ridicule,
laugh at with
contempt127
ingenuous
nave; guileless;
candid
crafty; worldly;
sophisticated
(adj) innocent;
simple; frank;
sincere
128
multifarious manifold;
heterogeneous;
varied
uniform;
unvaried;
homogeneous
(adj) having
great variety;
numerous and
diverse
129
obsolete outmoded;
antiquated;
pass
current; up-to-
date; brand new
(adj) out-of-
date; no longer
in use
130
omnivorous all-devouring;
voracious
everything, having
a wide variety of
tastes
(adj) eating
every kind of
food; eagerly
taking in
131
parsimonious frugal; cheap;
penny-pinching
generous;
openhanded
(adj) stingy;
miserly; meager;
poor; small
132
recalcitrant unruly;
obstinate;
ornery
docile;
cooperative;
compliant
(adj) stubbornly
disobedient;
resisting
authority
133
revel relish; savor;carouse; bask in
abhor; loathe (v) to take greatpleasure in
134 stultify smother; stifle;
negate
arouse; stimulate;
inspire
(v) to make
ineffective or
useless, cripple;
to have a
135
suave urbane;
sophisticated;
polished
crude; clumsy;
oafish; loutish
(adj) smoothly
agreeable or
polite; pleasing
to the
136
ardent intense;
zealous; fervent;avid
stolid; phlegmatic;
apathetic
(adj) very
enthusiastic;impassioned
137
assiduous industrious;
sedulous
lackadaisical;
shiftless; lazy
(adj) persistent;
attentive;
diligent
138
brash rash;
impetuous;
impertinent
prudent; cautious;
circumspect
(adj) prone to
act in a hasty
manner;
139
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imprudent
capricious impulsive; fickle;
mercurial
constant;
steadfast;
unwavering
(adj) subject to
whims or
passing fancies
140
chastise discipline;
censure
commend; reward (v) to inflict
physicalpunishment as a
means of
141
copious ample; profuse;
bountiful
inadequate;
meager; scanty
(adj) abundant;
plentiful; wordy;
verbose
142
deviate diverge; veer;
swerve
conform to; abide
by
(v) to turn aside;
to stray from a
norm
143
emaciated gaunt; withered;
shriveled
plump; fat;
corpulent; obese
(adj) unnaturally
thin144
exult revel; glory mope; sulk; rue;
lament
(v) to rejoice
greatly 145 gnarled knotty;
contorted;
misshapen
unblemished;
straight; smooth
(adj) knotted;
twisted; lumpy 146
limpid lucid; intelligible clouded; murky;
opaque
(adj) clear;
transparent;
readily
understood
147
omnipotent all-powerful impotent; feeble;
weak
(adj) almighty;
having unlimited
power or
authority
148
palatable edible;
appetizing;
attractive
inedible;
disagreeable
(adj) agreeable
to the taste or
one's
sensibilities;
149
poignant heartrending;
bittersweet
bland; vapid;
insipid; funny
(adj) deeply
affecting,
touching; keen
or sharp in taste
150
rancor animosity;
enmity;
bitterness
goodwill; rapport;
amity
(n) bittersweet
resentment or
ill-will
151
sophomoric
pretentious;
fatuous
judicious; sage;
knowledgeable
(adj) immature
and
overconfident;
conceited
152
spontaneous impromptu;
unplanned
premeditated;
contrived
(adj) arising
naturally; not
planned or
153
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engineered in
acquiesce comply with;
accede; yield
resist; protest (v) to accept
without protest;
to agree or
submit
154
allure beguile;tantalize repel; turn off (v) to entice,tempt; to be
attractive to
155
askew awry; lopsided;
cockeyed
straight;
symmetrical
(adj/adv) twisted
to one side;
crooked;
156
blithe carefree;
nonchalant
glum; morose;
despondent
(adj) cheerful;
lighthearted;
casual or
unconcerned
157
contentious argumentative;
disputatious
agreeable;
affable; pacific
(adj)
quarrelsome;
inclined to argue
158
covet crave; yearn for;
hunger for
disdain; scorn;
despise
(v) to desire
something
belonging to
another
159
crestfallen despondent;
disconsolate
elated; self-
satisfied; cocky
(adj)
discouraged;
dejected;
downcast
160
disheveled tousled;
unkempt; untidy
neat; orderly;
well-groomed
(adj) rumpled;
mussed; hanging
in disorder
161
exponent defender;
champion
adversary;
detractor
(n) one who
advocates,
speaks for,
explains, or
162
garrulous loquacious;
talkative
reticent; taciturn;
laconic
(adj) given to
much talking;
tediously chatty
163
insuperable invincible;
insurmountable
surmountable;
conquerable
(adj) incapable
of being
overcome
164
lamentable deplorable;distressing
praiseworthy;laudable
(adj) to beregretted or
pitied
165
profess assert; declare;
purport
disclaim; disavow;
repudiate
(v) to affirm
openly; to state
belief in; to
claim, pretend
166
sinuous twisting; stiff; rigid; (adj) winding; 167
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convoluted;
supple
straight;
unbending
having many
curves; lithe and
flexible
sonorous resonant;
grandiloquent
tinny; reedy;
harsh; grating
(adj) full, deep,
or rich sound;
impressive in
style
168
vanguard forefront;
cutting edge
stragglers; rear
guard (n) the foremost
part of an army;
the leading
position
169
wastrel loafer; idler;
profligate
skinflint;
tightwad; miser
(n) a wasteful
person,
spendthrift; a
good-for-
nothing
170
clairvoyant insightful;
discerning;
uncanny
blind; unseeing;
dense
(adj)
supernaturally
perceptive
171
conclusive decisive;
indisputable
provisional;
indefinite
(adj) serving to
settle an issue;
final
172
disreputable discreditable;
shady
honest;
aboveboard
(adj) not
respectable; not
esteemed
173
endemic indigenous;
restricted to
alien; extraneous (adj) native or
confined to a
particular regionor people;
174
exemplary meritorious;
sterling;
illustrative
notorious;
infamous;
disreputable
(adj) worthy of
imitation;
commendable
175
guile chicanery;
duplicity;
trickery
candor; navet;
plain dealing
(n) treacherous
cunning; deceit 176
integrity rectitude;
probity
corruption;
turpitude
(n) honesty; high
moral standards177
obnoxious repugnant;
odious; hateful
agreeable;
pleasing;personable
(adj) highly
offensive;arousing strong
dislike
178
placate satisfy; mollify;
allay
vex; irk;
exasperate; annoy
(v) to appease,
soothe, pacify179
placid undisturbed;
tranquil; serene
agitated;
turbulent;
tempestuous
(adj) calm;
peaceful 180
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potent mighty;
formidable;
forceful
inept; feckless;
powerless
(adj) powerful;
highly effective 181
stark sheer;
downright;
grim; bleak
bright; cheerful;
ornate
(adj) harsh;
desolate;
unrelieved
182
abjure forswear;
retract; recant
affirm; aver;
profess; avow
(v) to renounce;
repudiate under
oath; to avoid,
shun
183
acrid irritating;
stinging; bitter;
caustic
gentle; soothing;
mild
(adj) harsh in
taste or odor;
sharp in manner
or temper
184
august stately;
dignified;
venerable
humble; base;
lowly; abject
(adj) majestic;
inspiring
admiration and
respect
185
callous insensitive;
unsympathetic
compassionate;
tenderhearted
(adj) emotionally
hardened;
unfeeling
186
clandestine covert; furtive;
surreptitious
overt;
undisguised;
aboveboard
(adj) secret,
concealed;
underhanded
187
compunction scruple; qualm;
contrition
insouciance;
nonchalance
(n) remorse;
regret188
conflagration holocaust;wildfire
deluge; flood (n) a largedestructive fire
189 elated ecstatic;
overjoyed
despondent;
depressed; blue
(adj) in high
spirits; jubilant;
extremely
pleased
190
indelible lasting;
permanent
erasable;
ephemeral
(adj) not able to
be erased or
removed;
memorable
191
indulgent lenient;
permissive;tolerant
strict; severe;
inflexible
(adj) yielding to
the wishes ordemands of
others
192
inveterate persisting;
chronic; dyed-
in-the-wool
sporadic;
intermittent
(adj) firmly
established;
long-standing;
habitual
193
apropos; (adj) not to the 194
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irrelevant immaterial;
beside the point
germane;
pertinent
point; not
applicable or
pertinent
nocturnal nighttime daytime; diurnal (adj) of or
occurring in the
night; under
cover of
195
platitude clich; truism;
bromide
epigram; quip;
bon mot
(n) a
commonplace,
stale, or trite
remark
196
quell suppress; pacify;
squelch; crush
incite; provoke,
arouse, torment
(v) to subdue,
put down
forcibly
197
quiescent inert; still;
dormant;
tranquil
thriving; lively;
bustling; volatile
(adj) inactive; at
rest 198
tacit unexpressed;
unvoiced;
implicit
express; specific;
explicit
(adj) unspoken;
silent; implied;
inferred
199
tangible perceptible;
actual; palpable
immaterial;
insubstantial
(adj) capable of
being touched;
real; concrete
200
trenchant penetrating;
telling; acute;
cutting
dull; bland;
insipid; vapid
(adj) incisive;
keen; forceful;
effective;
distinct
201
antipathy hostility;
enmity;aversion; bad
blood
appeal; allure;
sympathy
(n) a strong
dislike; hostilefeeling
202
applicable appropriate; fit;
apposite; apt
inappropriate;
irrelevant
(adj) capable of
being applied;
relevant;
suitable
203
asset property;
possession;
endowment
drawback;
handicap; liability
(n) something of
value; a
resource; an
advantage
204
compassion concern;commiseration;
empathy
indifference;callousness
(n) sympathy foranother's
suffering; pity
205
decorum seemliness;
propriety
impropriety; bad
form
(n) proper
behavior; good
taste;
orderliness
206
duress intimidation; persuasion; (n) compulsion 207
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coercion coaxing; cajolery by threat;
forcible
confinement
exuberant ebullient;
irrepressible;
lavish
despondent; sulky (adj) high-
spirited;
enthusiastic;
unrestrained
208
facsimile replica;
duplicate; clone
variation;
modification;
permutation
(n) an exact copy
209
imbibe swallow; gulp;
quaff; assimilate
eject; emit; expel;
discharge
(v) to drink; to
take in, absorb210
implacable relentless;
inexorable;
unappeasable
lenient; indulgent;
permissive
(adj) not to be
satisfied or
pacified;
unyielding
211
infinitesimal tiny; miniscule;
microscopic
vast; immense;
infinite; huge
(adj) so small as
to be almost
immeasurable;
minute
212
innocuous feeble;
impotent;
insipid
virulent;
dangerous;
pernicious
(adj) harmless;
inoffensive;
insignificant
213
patent evident concealed;
clandestine;
secret
(adj) plain; open
to view;
copyrighted
214
prowess valor; courage;
mastery;
proficiency
cowardice;
incompetence
(n) distinguished
bravery;
superior skill orability
215
sedate unruffled;
composed
loud; brash;
garish; flighty
(adj) quiet;
settled; sober216
stentorian thundering;
booming;
deafening
hushed; inaudible;
mute
(adj) extremely
loud 217
stipulate specify;
contract;
provide for
agreement (v) to arrange
specifically; to
require as a
condition of
218
alacrity promptness;dispatch;
celerity
reluctance;hesitancy
(n) a cheeryreadiness; brisk
and eager action
219
appall
stun; stupefy;
horrify
cheer; gladden;
elate; exhilarate
(v) to fill with
dismay or horror 220
bellicose aggressive;
combative;
amicable;
conciliatory;
(adj) warlike in
manner or221
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belligerent peaceable temperament;
quarrelsome
disparage degrade; decry;
underrate; run
down
praise; extol; laud;
plug
(v) to belittle,
speak slightly of;
to undervalue
222
dissonant grating;strident;
irreconcilable
harmonious;euphonious (adj) not inharmony;
disagreeing, at
odds
223
droll comical;
whimsical; zany;
humorous
humorless;
solemn; dour
(adj) amusingly
odd 224
elucidate interpret'
expound;
explicate
obscure; becloud;
obfuscate
(v) to clarify,
explain 225
laud hail; extol;
glorify; exalt
criticize; censure;
belittle
(v) to praise226
loquacious gossipy; voluble;
garrulous
reticent; terse;
taciturn
(adj) talkative;
word; fond of
talking
227
magnanimous unselfish;
charitable;
noble
petty; selfish;
spiteful
(adj) generous in
forgiving; above
small meanness
228
mandatory compulsory;
requisite;
imperative
optional;
voluntary;
discretionary
(adj) required;
obligatory 229
nondescript plain;
unremarkable;
unimpressive
distinctive; vivid;
prepossessing
(adj) ordinary,
not outstanding;
not easilyclassified
230
phlegmatic lethargic;
indolent; stolid;
impassive
emotional;
sensitive; thin-
skinned
(adj) slow-
moving;
sluggish;
unemotional
231
rescind withdraw;
revoke; retract;
annul
affirm; endorse;
uphold; ratify
(v) to repeal,
cancel 232
vivacious spirited;
animated;
ebullient
dull; listless;
languid; indolent
(adj) lively;
sprightly; full of
energy
233
whet hone; excite;
stimulatehone;
excite; stimulate
dull; blunt;
deaden; stifle;
dampen
(v) to sharpen,
put an edge on;
to make keen or
eager
234
abrasive chafing; grating;
rasping; erosive
smooth; polished;
satiny; unctuous
(adj) causing
irritation, harsh;
grinding or
235
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aromatic;
piquant
unpalatable;
malodorous
appetizing;
pungent or salty,
not sweet;
somnolent groggy; soporific alert; lively; wide-
awake
(adj) sleepy;
drowsy; inducing
sleep
250
vehement emphatic;
fierce; vigorous
apathetic;
lukewarm;
subdued
(adj) intense;
forceful;
powerful
251
voluble loquacious;
garrulous; prolix
uncommunicative;
reticent; terse
(adj)
characterized by
a steady flow of
words; glib;
fluent
252
zealous ardent; fervent;
devout; gung ho
reluctant;
unwilling; averse;
tepid
(adj) eager;
earnest; devoted 253