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Which word means "not dangerous to health"?
Which word means cheerful or full of happiness?
Which verb means to scatter or disperse?
Which word means 'easily understandable'?
Which philosophy emphasizes knowledge derived from experience and observation, rather than theory alone?
Which word best describes a lack or shortage?
Which word best describes someone who is easily controlled or influenced?
Which word means to evade or dodge a question?
Which word best defines fearless daring?
A state of chaos, noise and confusion.
What means to give a false representation?
Which word means 'truthfully, without a doubt' ?
The word autocratic most closely means
Which term best corresponds to the definition 'a witty saying'?
Which term describes a worldview limited to local concerns or narrow perspectives?
Which adjective means extremely generous with time or resources?
Which verb means to fight for a cause?
Dishonorable
Which adjective describes a depressing or gloomy outlook?
Which word means foul-smelling or offensive?
Which adjective means arrived at without due care or effort; lacking depth?
Which noun denotes a living full of debauchery?
Which adjective means excessively mournful or gloomy?
Which verb means to break out or happen again?
Which adjective means plausible but false?
Which word means acceptable to the taste or mind?
Which adjective describes someone who is arrogant and domineering?
Which verb means to explain something in detail?
Which of the following is a synonym for scintillating?
Which word conveys remorse or penitence?
Which verb means to combine or to make something more intense?
Which description best fits the adjective 'dictatorial'?
Which word means not able to be changed?
Precocious means which of the following?
Which word means to hinder or prevent progress?
Which word means to speak pompously?
Which adjective means being on the point of death or declining rapidly?
Which word means 'tending to vanish like vapor'?
Which term describes coming across as uninterested or unconcerned; overly casual?
Which noun refers to a person who dislikes women in particular?
Self-effacing people are typically described as
Which word would describe a very large number of items in a city?
Which noun refers to knowledge derived from experience, used in experimental science as a way to gain insight and knowledge?
Which adjective means fixed firmly or securely?
What is the verb meaning to flood or overwhelm?
Which word denotes 'a feeling of great elation'?
Which term means extreme generosity and giving?
Which word means lacking foresight or imagination?
Which verb means to strongly urge on or encourage?
Which noun refers to a meeting of high-level leaders?
Which word means 'creating an unfavorable or neutral first impression'?
Which word means expressive of contempt; derogatory or mocking in an indirect way?
To reproach someone is to express criticism toward which of the following?
Which adjective means having a limited outlook or understanding?
A doughty hero would face danger with
The critic did not hesitate to excoriate the flimsy argument.
Which expression is a known idiom that conveys deception similar to hoodwink?
Which word means extremely hungry?
Which word describes a tone that is overbearing, authoritative, and domineering?
What does importuned mean?
Which noun describes an outward appearance or form that is deliberately misleading?
Which adjective describes a lively atmosphere?
The adjective byzantine most nearly means:
Which adjective describes not easily irritated?
Which adjective means Enlightening or uplifting so as to encourage intellectual or moral improvement?
Which word best fits 'a heated feeling toward someone'?
Which word is the opposite of 'pertinent'?
To lessen the importance, dignity, or reputation of.
Fortuitous means which of the following?
Which adjective describes a beer with a strong, full-bodied flavor?
Which word describes a mind able to recognize fine distinctions?
Which noun refers to the ability to enter or gain admittance?
Which word means arrogant or presumptuous?
Refusing to change one's mind
Which adjective describes spending money wisely?
Which word means 'joyously unrestrained'?
Which word means the lowest class and without any moral principles?
Which verb means to place side by side for contrast?
Which adjective describes being overly focused on trivial details and rules?
Which verb means to deeply hurt the feelings of; distress?
Which adjective describes a straightforward and honest look at something?
Which adjective means scornful, looking down at others with a sneering attitude?
Which word is the closest synonym of 'winsome'?
Which word means a strong liking or preference?
Which verb means to speak in an evasive way?
To go back on a promise is to ______.
Which noun denotes a strong feeling of embarrassment?
The adjective arrant most nearly means:
Which word means exaltation to divine status?
Which adjective describes a narrow, provincial perspective?
Which noun means a grouchy, surly person?
Which verb means to decorate or adorn by adding ornament?
Which adjective means concise and full of meaning?
A formal public argument or piece aimed at promoting a controversial view is a what?
Which adjective means characterized by jokes and good humor?
Which noun describes a behavioral attribute that is distinctive to an individual?
Which word best fits 'a slight suggestion or vague understanding'?
Which adjective means showing little emotion?
Which verb means to devise a plan or scheme, often through skill or trickery?
Impugn means:
Which word denotes the highest point, as in a peak year or achievement?
What verb means relinquish possession or control?
Which noun refers to audacious (even arrogant) behavior that you have no right to?
A reprisal is closest in meaning to which concept?
Which adjective means not clearly understood or expressed?
Which noun describes a group representing a larger body?
Which term means stubbornly persistent in resisting change?
Which word means likely to argue?
Which verb means ridicule with satire?
Which word means avoiding or escaping from difficulty or commitment?
To bring two conflicting groups to agreement is to …
Which word means still in existence, especially regarding documents?
The mayoral candidates spent much of the campaign accusing each other of ______ designed to mislead the voting public.
Which word describes someone who is careful and persistent in carrying out tasks?
Which noun describes the property of being prompt and efficient?
Which adjective describes bias toward controversial views?
Which verb means to examine and remove objectionable material?
Which word means smooth and sweet-sounding?
Which adjective describes someone whose affections are unpredictable, prone to sudden changes?
In sports context, prevail means to win.
Which noun denotes fearful expectation?
Which verb means to hold back or limit the growth of something?
Which word describes a leader extremely cruel and oppressive?
Which adjective describes someone who takes part in immoral plots?
Which verb means to be bossy towards or to threaten with intimidation?
Which verb means to enlarge or increase, especially in scope or size?
Which verb means to deliberately refrain from something enjoyable?
Which verb means to enthusiastically celebrate someone’s achievement?
Which verb means to limit or qualify a statement; to avoid making a direct statement?
Which verb can mean to absorb as well as to drink?
Which word describes weather that is unpleasant or stormy?
Which word refers to a detested person or thing; the source of somebody's hate?
Which word means 'difficult to capture or remember'?
Which adjective means filled with or evoking sadness?
Which word means 'serving no useful purpose'?
Which word means well-informed or perceptive?
Which adjective describes movement that is slow and laborious?
Which adjective describes someone not inclined toward physical exertion or effort; slow and relaxed?
Which word means someone who is brilliant and lively?
Which term refers to a tendency to believe readily, as seen in a child who believes in Santa Claus?
Which word means 'unwilling to do something contrary to your custom'?
Which noun means the trait of seeming not to care?
Which adjective describes habitually complaining?
Which adjective means 'must be kept sacred'?
What term means to spend thoughtlessly; to waste time, money, or an opportunity?
Which adjective means highly perceptive?
Equivocate means to:
Which verb means to include within a larger group, thereby enveloping others?
Which term refers to a fortunate, accidental discovery?
An adjective meaning given to haughty disregard of others.
Which of the following is a synonym for exhort?
Which adjective means discontent toward authority?
Which adjective best describes writing or speech that is moralizing and pompous?
Which means not given careful consideration; ill-considered; shortsighted?
Without fault or error.
Which word best describes someone who shows restraint or generosity toward an opponent in victory or defeat?
Which noun means 'an excessive amount of something'?
Which word describes someone inclined to a controversial view?
Which word describes something seemingly contradictory but possibly true?
Which word means marked by twists and bends; not straightforward?
Which word means without any concealment; completely obvious?
Which word describes stealthy, sneaky behavior?
Which word is an antonym of hoodwink?
Which word best fits the description 'a decision made without due deliberation'?
A mendicant is someone who relies on
Which word best describes something extremely difficult to understand or interpret?
Which word means reduce the length of something?
Which noun means a socially awkward or tactless act?
Which noun refers to debauchery and indulgence in sensual pleasures?
Which verb means gain favor with somebody by deliberate efforts?
What is the meaning of epiphany?
Which word means to expose as false ideas and claims, especially while ridiculing?
What does impute mean?
Which noun refers to the instance in which an accidental, fortunate discovery is made?
Which verb means to explain in more detail?
Which verb means to evade or dodge a question?
Which verb means resist or go against?
Which adjective means tastelessly showy; cheap and shoddy?
Which term means 'without partiality'?
Which word is a synonym for careful to avoid offense?
Which term best means native to the area where something is found?
Which term refers to the concluding resolution of a narrative?
Which word means emotionally touching?
What word means wildly idealistic and impractical?
The verb demur means to object or show reluctance?
Which noun refers to a thin superficial layer that hides the underlying substance?
Which verb means to help pay the cost of, either in part or full?
Which adjective means lacking money; poor?
Which word is a synonym for gallant and knightly?
Which adjective means dull; lacking flavor; insipid?
Which word describes someone who is bold in social situations?
Which verb means to clear of accusation?
Which adjective means open and honest?
Which word means to recognize or perceive the difference?
An adjective meaning lacking energy.
Which adjective means mysterious or vague, usually intentionally?
Which verb means to confuse or perplex?
What is the antonym of consecrate?
Which verb means to cancel or reverse a previous command?
Which word means 'to remove objectionable material'?
Which word means an example used to justify similar occurrences at a later time?
Which word means a limit or restriction?
Which word means to gain favor by extreme flattery?
Which word describes something so large or impressive as to inspire awe?
Which verb means to avoid giving a definite answer by phrasing cautiously?
Which adjective best describes a period of calmness and prosperity?
Which word would best describe evidence that cannot be questioned?
Which word is a synonym of precarious?
The speaker's response was glib.
Which verb means to irritate or vex?
What term describes something intended to misrepresent the true nature of an activity?
Which word describes a composer who produced hundreds of hours of music before dying at the age of 31?
Which word means 'not believable'?
Which word means 'illusive; unreal'?
Which noun describes a person who doesn't like to spend money because they are greedy?
Which adjective describes 'characterized by force and vigor; having keenness and penetration in thought or expression'?
Which word is defined as the verb meaning to suddenly move in a particular direction?
Which verb means to surrender (usually under agreed conditions)?
Which verb means to serve as a judge in a competition; to arrive at a judgment?
Which verb means to spellbind or enthrall?
Which adjective describes a person who is smug and ignorant towards artistic and cultural values?
Which noun best describes a person skilled at telling anecdotes?
Which word is used to describe concise speech?
Which word means 'similar in some respects but otherwise different'?
Which adjective describes feeling or undergoing as if one were taking part in the experiences of another?
Which word means an ideal or model of excellence?
Which verb means to give rise to?
Which word means not relevant to the matter at hand?
The physics lecture was so involved that the student could hardly follow
Which word means 'impossible to stop or prevent'?
Which word describes behavior that is unpredictable?
Which word is defined as 'pompous and tedious'?
Which noun denotes a maneuver or risk in a game or conversation designed to secure an advantage?
A doughty person is
Which word means a slight hint or vague understanding?
What does vitriolic mean?
Which verb best matches 'to take on a definite and clear shape'?
Which adjective means agreeable, conducive to comfort?
Which verb means to reject as untrue or unfounded?
Which word means necessarily or demonstrably true; impossible to deny or disprove?
A panegyric is best defined as:
What does pecuniary mean?
Which word describes noble and generous in spirit toward rivals?
Which verb means to reprimand harshly?
Which verb means to petrify or rigidify into a conventional pattern?
Which word means disrespectful; forward or bold?
A person described as brave and spirited is called ______.
Which word is a synonym for fundamental or cardinal?
Which adjective means friendly?
Which verb means to put at risk?
Which word means to be a sign or indication of; have as a meaning?
In the sentence 'Athens was the paragon of democracy', what does 'paragon' mean?
Which verb is closest in meaning to hoodwink?
Which word is a direct synonym of admonitory?
Which word means not able to work, survive, or succeed?
Which word means a person who flatters others to gain advantage?
Which word describes literature intended to teach, perhaps in a moralizing way?
Which noun refers to a long pompous speech or tirade?
In a representative democracy, the people who elect officials are called what?
Intrepid most nearly means which of the following?
What word means 'having an agreeably pungent taste'?
Which word means lack of concern?
Which word is a synonym for panache?
Unbiased; neutral
Which verb means to make unclear?
Which option best completes the idea: circumscribe means to limit growth
Lacking or deficient
Which term best describes something that is enlightening and morally improves a person?
Which term describes someone who spends resources recklessly or wastefully?
The word laconic describes a person who does which of the following?
Which verb means advertise in strongly positive terms; show off?
Which noun refers to a trite or obvious remark?
Which verb means to pursue relentlessly?
Which word means originating in a certain area?
Imbibe can mean to:
Which verb means to make something clearer?
Which adjective means biased against due to envy or prejudice?
Which noun means a state of guilt?
Which word means leniency and compassion shown toward offenders by a person or agency charged with administering justice?
Which verb means to compete for something?
Which adjective means in an early stage of development?
What word means a small or token amount?
Which word means marked by active interest and enthusiasm?
Which verb means to grow and flourish?
Which word describes someone who is suspicious or wary?
Which word means related to fashion or clothes?
Which word describes something heavy or weighty?
Which adjective means fraught with danger?
Which adverb means in a blunt, direct manner?
Which of the following is a synonym for greed for money?
Which verb means to urge on with unpleasant comments or taunts?
Which word best describes a didactic novel?
Perfidy refers to which act?
Which word describes an amateur who pretends to knowledge?
Which verb means to make someone angry less angry; placate?
Which verb means to make something bad better?
Which word means to honor or celebrate a person?
Which word means to annoy or irritate?
Which adjective means being essentially equal to something?
In a political context, the act of excluding someone from a group is called what?
Which word describes something that is extremely harmful and can spread secretly?
Which noun describes wealth as evidenced by sumptuous living?
Which word describes someone who harbors ill will toward others or who has malicious intent?
Which verb means to ridicule or expose to public scorn?
To galvanize the audience to take action
Which noun means lack of agreement or harmony?
During the interrogation, the suspect was ______ into signing a false confession.
Which adjective means extremely frugal or miserly?
Which word means effusively or insincerely emotional; overly sentimental?
Which adjective means found in the ordinary course of events?
Which verb means to degrade or belittle someone in public?
Which noun describes defiant aggressiveness, often used to describe a hostile demeanor?
Which word describes someone distinguished or renowned in a field?
Which adjective means dependable; inured to fatigue or hardships?
Which word describes someone who is easy to guide or teach?
Which noun refers to the most essential part of something?
Which adjective describes someone who is deliberately teasing?
Which verb means to fuse or cause to grow together?
A clever plan to turn a situation to one's advantage.
Which word describes someone who is not wise in conduct?
Which word best describes events that are ordinary and everyday rather than spiritual or exciting?
Which verb means to disturb in mind or cause to be worried or alarmed?
Which verb means to describe in detail?
Which adjective describes a mood of jokes and good humor?
Which word means irritable and likely to cause disruption?
Which word means unpredictable; strange and unconventional?
In the phrase 'We enjoyed our vacation ___ the rain,' which word best completes the sentence?
Which word is a misusage of a word sounding similar to another word (malapropism)?
Which verb means to take something by force?
Which adjective means existing as a separate unit or part?
Which adjective means idyllically calm and peaceful; suggesting happiness and prosperity?
What does illustrious mean?
Which word describes someone who is 'readily taking on different roles; versatile'?
The noun indigent refers to which of the following?
Which word means very thorough; complete?
Which word means persistently petty and unjustified criticism?
Which word refers to significant and important value?
Which word describes a true lover of art and nature?
Which word best describes writing that is easy to understand?
Which word means of or characteristic of a child; lack of maturity?
Which noun refers to the act or ability to gain entry?
Which term means something that is glaringly obvious or flagrant?
Which adjective means available when required or as promised?
Which noun describes light teasing?
Which word is a synonym for idiosyncrasy?
Which noun means defiant aggressiveness?
Which verb means to react in an offended or angry manner?
The adjective chary most nearly means:
Which word best means deceitfulness, especially pretending to want one thing while intending another?
Which word describes an event that occurs together with another?
Which word describes a tone that expresses contempt or ridicule?
Which noun describes a person who has suddenly become wealthy but not socially accepted as part of a higher class?
Which verb means to hinder or prevent progress?
Which word means an indirect suggestion?
Which word means 'more than is adequate'?
Which word means an award or praise granted as a special honor?
A deep, long-lasting sadness.
Which word is a synonym of uncanny?
Which word means 'poor enough to need help from others'?
(of language) transparently clear; easily understandable.
Which term describes a barrier that blocks fluids from passing?
Which adjective means fair and even-handed in distribution?
Which verb means to do something that one considers below one's dignity?
An ill-tempered or violent woman is a
Which noun means a feeling of excessive concern?
Which adjective means guided by practical experience and observation rather than theory?
Which word means extremely painful?
Which adjective describes someone who is marked by hopelessness?
In everyday usage, 'ersatz' most nearly means which of the following?
Which noun means the quality of being meager?
Which noun describes a person skilled in telling anecdotes?
Which verb means to express strong disapproval of?
Which word describes someone who is clumsy in movement or behavior?
Which word describes behavior that is without check or limit, especially in anger or desires?
Which verb means to speak rapidly and incessantly about unimportant matters?
Which word means in proportion or corresponding in degree or amount?
Which term denotes a very intense and uncontrolled fire?
Which verb best fits 'to grow in size or intensity' when discussing the crowd's enthusiasm?
Which adjective best fits the description of someone who has a very strong desire for revenge?
Which word most nearly means 'a large indefinite number'?
Which term describes being puffed up with vanity?
Which term means a wild, confusing fight or struggle?
Which noun means cunning tricks used to deceive others?
Which word best fits the definition: involving ignoble actions and motives; arousing moral distaste and contempt; foul and run-down and repulsive?
What does the verb indict mean?
Which word is used to describe to overcharge or swindle, often in scams?
What word best describes a lack of energy or vitality?
Which verb means to persuade somebody that his or her belief is not valid?
Which word describes someone who is lecherous or sexually perverted?
Which adjective describes a person with a self-satisfied, superior attitude?
Which adjective describes something expressed as worthless or negative, often insulting or demeaning?
Which verb means to make powerless?
Which word best describes a mood that is bleak?
Which adjective describes a fierce, savage nature?
Which adverb describes speaking in a blunt, direct manner?
Which word means 'exhibiting artistic skill'?
Which noun means a long and tedious account?
To limit or restrain growth is to
Which of the following is a suitable example of hoodwink in a sentence?
Which verb means make compatible with another?
Rescind most nearly means
What term refers to the final resolution of a literary or dramatic work?
Which word means 'producing the intended result'?
What adjective means impossible to avoid?
Which adjective means known by only a few?
Which noun refers to a printed public notice or broadside used for messaging?
Which word would describe someone with polished tastes?
Which word means to deny or oppose?
Which noun means inactivity resulting from lethargy and lack of vigor or energy?
Which adjective means not yet fully formed?
Which word means to treat condescendingly?
In the sense of verb, what does to sanction mean?
Which sentence meaning is crystal clear?
Which word is closest in meaning to the opposite of capricious?
What term describes something that speeds up an event?
Which adjective means stubbornly resistant to authority or control?
Which verb means to trick someone?
A lawyer who uses deceit is described as …
Devoid of intelligence, matter, or significance.
Which adjective means extremely careful in treatment of details?
Which adjective means plausible but false?
Which term means to attribute responsibility or fault to something?
Which adjective describes someone who is shy and inclined to withdraw from social interaction?
Which adjective means unable to pay one's bills; bankrupt?
Which word means to remedy or set right?
Which option best defines hoodwink?
Which word means practicing self-denial?
Which noun means overbearing pride or presumption?
Which adjective describes someone harried by petty annoyances?
Which word completes the sentence: 'Two schedules can be arranged to ______ neatly'?
Which term best describes slow and laborious movement?
Which adjective means intellectually productive?
To mollify someone is to what?
Which verb means to state or announce; to proclaim?
Which noun describes an assumption that is taken for granted?
Which verb describes taking part in immoral and unethical plots?
To imprison, usually by walls, is to which verb?
Which adjective means without cunning or deceit?
What is the meaning of lampoon?
Which verb means to spread negative information about someone?
The word prodigal describes someone who is what kind of spender?
Vicissitude refers to a change that is typically:
Which verb means to enclose, usually in walls?
In a frenzied or uncontrolled state is to go amuck.
Which verb means to completely destroy?
Which term refers to a cruel and oppressive dictator?
Perfidy is defined as which concept?
Which term describes a person who indulges in luxury?
Which verb means to draw from specific cases for more general conclusions?
Which adjective means very generous?
Which adjective means to be modest and shy?
Which adjective means superficially attractive but lacking real value, often used to describe showy but cheap items?
Which adjective means miserly?
Which word describes the quality of poise and calm under pressure?
Which adjective means glaringly obvious?
Which word means 'calm and peaceful'?
Which word best matches the definition 'unsparing and uncompromising in discipline or judgment'?
Which verb means to escape understanding?
Which word means something that soothes or relieves pain, or is a bland or inoffensive thing?
The city launched a program to completely destroy mosquitoes.
Which word refers to a standard or example used to justify future actions?
Which word means 'free of guilt; beyond reproach'?
Which word refers to a short instructive saying about a general truth?
Which term refers to a brief, instructive saying about a general truth?
Which term describes an internal group conflict?
Which verb means to make furious?
To weaken (usually paired with an abstract term)
Which word most nearly means 'inappropriate'?
Which verb means to make less severe or harsh?
Which verb means attraction or feeling of love?
Which word describes something not original but drawing on earlier works?
Which option best defines chortle?
What noun refers to the making of a false statement meant to injure a person's reputation?
Which term describes a person who has abandoned a religious faith or cause?
Which word is an exact synonym of admonitory?
Which word could describe someone who is cold and harsh in temperament?
Which adjective means brought low in spirit?
Which verb specifically means to specify individually, one by one?
To stultify is to
Which adjective means offensively self-assured or given to exercising unwarranted power?
Which adjective describes someone whose mood changes unpredictably?
What term denotes the maximum amount something can hold?
Which adjective means standing above others in quality or position?
Which verb means to respect deeply?
Which noun denotes integrity and strong moral principles?
Which adjective means 'possible but not certain to occur'?
Which verb means to obtain or be derived from something, especially as a root for words?
Which noun describes a person who avoids work by pretending illness?
Which verb means to exclude from a community or group?
In a business context, which term describes planning that lacks foresight?
What is the meaning of diffident?
Which adjective describes something that supplies added support or is supplementary?
Which word means emotionally moving?
Which word means 'fallen into a state of ignorance'?
Which word denotes a remark that is insulting or disparaging?
Which adjective describes someone with profound knowledge?
Which word means 'Lacking money; poor'?
Which verb means to prevent or foreclose?
A difficult or distressing experience.
Which adjective means characterized by dignity and propriety?
Which noun refers to an informal meeting or discussion?
Which noun means boring verbosity?
Which word means noisily and stubbornly defiant; willfully difficult to control?
What does primacy mean?
Which verb means to make objections while pleading?
Which term means artificial; not natural, as in a story that is not genuine?
Which verb means to prevent the progress or free movement of?
Which word means bossy and domineering?
Dolorous means:
Which adjective means unable to pay one's bills?
Which adjective means not relevant?
Which adjective means extremely optimistic?
The adjective feckless most nearly means:
Which word best completes the sentence: Her decisions are often whimsical.
Which adjective means clearly visible or attracting attention?
Which word means to convert to another religion, philosophy, or perspective?
Which word best matches the meaning of the sentence about Shelly-Ann Fraser's feelings?
What does the adjective 'ersatz' mean?
Which word means excessively proud and self-important?
Which word describes something rising again after a period of decline?
Which noun refers to the state of power over another, or dominance?
Which adjective means unspoiled, untouched (usually of nature)?
Which adjective means eager to fight or argue; verbally combative?
Which verb means to confirm or lend support to an idea or claim?
Which word means excessively high or unreasonable in price?
Which verb means to scheme or plot in secret?
Which word means wandering?
Which adjective describes extreme intensity of emotions or convictions?
Which word means not making concessions; inflexible?
Which word describes a force that advances relentlessly and cannot be resisted?
Which verb means to hold spellbound?
Which adjective describes something that is overused or lacking significance?
Which adjective describes a report that is carelessly and hastily put together?
Which adjective describes something gruesome or related to death and decay?
Which verb means to dispose of rapidly and without delay and efficiently?
Which noun means speed or rapidity?
Which term means not in keeping with accepted standards of polite society?
Which noun means an angry dispute?
Which noun best describes a person who deliberately creates trouble?
The International Food Expo was a cornucopia of culinary delights. The word cornucopia refers to which concept?
Which noun refers to a socially awkward or tactless act?
Which verb means to enthusiastically acclaim or celebrate something?
Which verb means to place side by side for comparison?
Which adjective means not straightforward; giving a false appearance of frankness?
Which noun denotes use of physical or mental energy; hard work?
Which noun means a forecast about the future?
Which term describes something marked by lack of plan or chance?
Which word means 'to be valid, applicable, or true; hold, prevail'?
Which word refers to a loud expression of laughter?
Which verb means to conceal one's true motives, usually through deceit?
Which noun means abusive or venomous language used to express blame or ill will?
Which adjective means exceedingly harmful and spreading in a hidden and injurious way?
Which word means relevant and appropriate?
Which adjective means impossible to estimate or figure out?
Which verb means to refuse to comply?
The term amalgam refers to what concept?
Winsome is best described as:
What noun refers to great wealth displayed through lavish living?
What noun refers to the acceptance of something unpleasant that cannot be avoided?
Which adjective means biting and caustic in thought, manner, or style?
Which word refers to a cliché or obvious remark?
Which noun denotes quick, eager willingness to act?
Which adjective means based on pretense and deceptively pleasing?
Which word means 'indescribable' or 'too sacred to be uttered'?
Which word describes someone who is ill-mannered and coarse in behavior or appearance?
Which word means to hinder or prevent the efforts, plans, or desires of someone?
Which word means terribly evil?
Which verb means to draw back, as with fear or pain?
Which word means truthful and is a formal synonym for honest?
Which term means misconduct or wrongdoing (especially by a public official)?
Complicit most nearly means:
Which adjective best describes a rakish person?
Which word means not normal?
Which word means something desired as a necessity?
Which word means the spirit of the times?
Which adjective means involved in argument or contention?
Which word refers to a beginner or novice?
Which word means rude and arrogant?
Which word means to seize or take by force?
Which adjective describes someone highly unconventional or unusual?
Which verb means to put up with something unpleasant?
Which word means being essentially equal to something?
Which verb means to assign to a lower position?
Which verb means to make less severe or to limit a statement?
Which noun describes fanatical patriotism; belief that one's group is superior?
Which adjective describes something turbulent or highly energetic and fluctuating?
Which adjective means large enough to be noticed or measured?
Which word means rising again after a setback?
Which verb means to cause to become widely known?
Which adjective describes the ability to recognize or draw fine distinctions?
Which adjective means stubbornly unyielding?
Which noun best describes a strategy or move used to gain an advantage in a game or conversation?
Which word describes someone who is clumsy or lacking skill in movement?
Which noun describes a conceited, self-centered person?
Which word means distinctive and stylish elegance?
Transmute means:
Which word describes a look of suspicion or disapproval?
Which verb means to suggest something subtly?
Which word describes actions driven by whim rather than necessity?
Which word means involved in argument or conflict?
Which adjective means not straightforward; indirect?
Which word refers to money?
Which adjective means dull and lacking excitment?
Which word means dominance over a certain area?
Which adjective means having precise or logical relevance to the matter at hand?
Which word is a synonym for 'native to a region'?
The plan failed because it was not viable; which term fits?
Which word means worthy of high praise?
Which word means the highest point?
Which noun means a universal remedy or cure-all?
Desiccated describes something that is:
Which noun refers to the power of creative imagination?
Which adjective means causing irritation or annoyance?
To squelch criticism most nearly means to
Which term is defined as a short, pithy instructive saying?
The adjective for complicated and difficult to comprehend
Which word means never done or known before; novel?
Which word means excessively forward?
Which noun refers to an angry speech?
Which word describes someone who is moody and sulky?
The verb exemplify means to what?
Which word means abundance and has the synonym 'cornucopia'?
Which word is an antonym of hoodwink?
Which word means having or revealing little emotion or sensibility; not easily aroused or excited?
Which noun best describes a state of lack of harmony among people?
Which adjective means lasting a very short time?
Which word means fearless daring?
Audacious means which of the following?
Which word would best describe a monk's serene, blissful expression?
Which verb means to deny or contradict?
Which noun describes someone who exhibits great independence in thought and action?
Which noun refers to something saved that can be used for a purpose?
Which noun means a deviation from what is normal or expected?
Which term denotes a condition of being susceptible to bribes?
Which verb means to undergo dramatic change in a seamless and barely noticeable fashion?
Which noun refers to greed, one of the seven deadly sins?
Which adjective describes someone whose mood changes unpredictably?
Which word means the feeling of remorse or guilt?
Which word means 'defying imitation; matchless'?
Which verb means to evolve so as to lead to a new species?
Which word describes something that is the opposite in nature to Buddhist detachment?
Which word means the spirit of the times?
Which noun represents a feeling of liking or positive regard toward someone or something?
Which word is a synonym for bellicose?
To quell a disturbance is to
Which verb means 'to obtain by trickery or devious methods'?
Which adjective describes someone with a sophisticated charm?
Cleverly amusing in tone.
Which noun refers to a scholarly expert or authority?
Which word best describes someone who is warlike and inclined to quarrel?
Which word describes mocking or cynical humor?
Which word means delicate and light in texture or quality?
Which word refers to something inspiring fear or awe, typically due to formidable presence?
Which verb means to hold back or restrain?
Which adjective means tending to betray?
Which word is a listed synonym for gumption?
Which adverb means doing something in a way that is more than sufficient?
Which word means belief in something?
What does sinecure mean?
Which adjective means something shockingly bad or conspicuously wrong?
Which word means a state of uncertainty or perplexity requiring a choice between equally unfavorable options?
Which adjective means not confined or limited?
Which noun describes corruption, typically through bribery?
Which term means the reappearance of an earlier characteristic?
Which adjective means full of high-spirited delight because of triumph or success?
Which word describes someone habitually reserved and uncommunicative?
Which adjective means 'very small'?
Which adjective describes stopping and starting at irregular intervals?
The verb meaning to protest or object formally?
What is the meaning of the word unequivocal?
Which word means contrary to or forbidden by law?
Which word means a small amount of money?
Which word best describes something that is difficult to understand?
Which adjective describes someone showing refinement and social ease?
A reprisal is which concept?
The adjective factious most nearly means:
Which term describes a person who thinks the nation should be at war?
Which verb means to defraud or swindle?
Which word means extremely bad?
Which adjective relates to the pleasant aspects of the country?
Which word means very generous?
Which word is a noun meaning 'a witty saying or remark'?
Which word means made less hopeful or enthusiastic?
Which word means traveling by foot?
Which verb means to read very carefully?
Which verb means to deprive someone of the right to vote?
Which verb means 'to command against'?
Which term means free of deceit?
Which adjective means of questionable authenticity?
Which adjective means characterized by hard work and perseverance?
To reduce the quality or value of something.
Which word means determined by chance or impulse or whim rather than by necessity or reason?
Which verb means to harass, as with questions or requests; cause to feel distressed or worried?
Which sentence uses hoodwink correctly?
Audacity most nearly means which of the following?
Which word means bitterness and ill will?
Which adjective means immature; childish?
Which word means expressing sorrow?
Which adjective means restless or difficult to control?
A wild, confusing fight or struggle is a
Which word describes a calm and peaceful environment or state?
Which adjective means concise and instructive of a general truth or principle?
Which word means a pause from doing something?
Which option best captures the notion of hoodwink in everyday usage?
Which word means in abundant supply?
Which verb means to live off meager resources, to scrape by?
Which word describes a job with minimal duties?
Which verb means 'to indicate involvement in wrongdoing'?
Which adjective means characteristic of rural life and provincial?
Which word describes someone who is naïve and innocent?
Which word best matches 'conspicuously and offensively loud'?
Which word can function as both an adjective meaning supreme mastery and as a verb meaning to complete or perfect?
Which adjective means humorously vulgar?
Which word is synonymous with extroverted or outgoing?
What word means intense hostility?
Which word means turn away or prevent?
Which word describes something in its original, immaculate condition?
A confusing mixture or jumble is a
Which word describes actions intended to undermine established authority?
Which verb means to get the meaning of something?
Which term describes someone who spends resources recklessly or wastefully?
Untoward describes something that is:
Which word best describes a problem that is difficult to predict or quantify?
Which word means demanding strict attention to rules and procedures?
Which word means unadorned in style or appearance?
Which adjective describes someone unaffected by strong emotion or prejudice?
The officer issued a harsh ______ to the suspects.
Which adjective describes something showing inappropriate levity?
Which noun means a deliberately misleading fabrication?
Which adjective is defined as meaning extremely controversial or incendiary?
Which word means of broad scope; universal?
Which verb means to irritate intensely?
Which verb means to reveal or make known something, usually unintentionally?
To vacillate is to
Which word refers to someone with extreme calm and composure under pressure?
Which word most closely aligns with hoodwink in meaning?
Which adjective means in terrible condition?
Which word best fits the sentence: The professor's assistant was annoyingly ______, constantly interrupting.
Which verb means to hold back the progress of something?
Which term means the reappearance of a characteristic after a long absence?
Which adjective means without or deprived of the use of speech or words?
During the rain delay, the crowd began to ______, hoping to pass the time.
Which verb means think about carefully; weigh the pros and cons of an issue?
Which word means trifling or petty?
An obtuse person is described as
Which noun means 'an unstated doubt that prevents you from accepting something wholeheartedly'?
Which word means extremely stubborn or unyielding in a decision?
Which word means to gradually increase in size or intensity?
Which verb means 'to make a witty remark, to say in jest'?
Which word means 'with care and persistence'?
Which word is a synonym for portentous?
As a noun, what does sanctions refer to?
Which adjective means showing sorrow?
Which verb means to pester?
Which adjective describes something moralizing, usually in a pompous sense?
In the context of policy, to stem the tide of applications means to
Which adjective describes land that relates to the countryside in a pleasant, rustic sense?
Which word means having mixed or conflicting emotions? (alternate phrasing)
What does precipitous mean?
Which adjective best describes a relationship that is intensely emotional and frequently changing?
Which word means showing scorn or looking down on others?
Which word means lasting a very short time?
Which term describes someone who travels widely and moves about from place to place?
Which adjective describes something that suggests supernatural influence or is beyond normal?
What is the meaning of enjoin?
Which word describes exceptionally early development, especially in mental aptitude?
Which term means belonging to something as a pertinent or accessory part?
Which word describes someone who is placated rather than moved?
Which word means extreme generosity and giving?
Which noun denotes the use of abusive or denunciatory language?
Which word best describes someone who flatters others to gain approval?
Which adjective means so great in size or force as to elicit awe?
The phrase audacious behavior that you have no right to describes which word?
Which noun or term describes a person who argues for a policy publicly?
What term means something that limits or restricts?
An adjective meaning dull and uninteresting.
Eclectic means which of the following?
Which word means requiring and demanding accuracy?
Which adjective means contented to a fault with oneself or one's actions?
Which adjective means appropriate and becoming?
Which word refers to formal recognition or praise given as a special honor?
Which noun means a deviation from what is normal or expected?
Which word means the highest point?
Which word means not pertinent to the matter under consideration?
Which verb means to add details or explanation; state in depth?
Which adjective describes a theory that cannot be defended or justified?
Which word means done before someone else can do it?
Which adjective means demanding considerable mental effort and skill; testing powers of endurance?
Which verb means to damage the good name and reputation of someone?
Which word means lasting an indefinitely long time; eternal; evergreen?
Which word means excessively greedy?
Equivocal meaning ambiguous
Which word meaning not straightforward is often used to describe a sideways approach or indirect remark?
Which noun refers to a regular allowance of money?
In scientific writing, what verb means to propose a hypothesis?
Which word describes something paradoxical or seemingly contradictory yet true?
Which word means quickly aroused to anger?
Which verb means to criticize severely or angrily?
Which word, used as an adjective, means expressing disapproval?
Which adjective means relating to the ordinary world?
Which noun refers to a person who has recently reached a position of power; a social climber?
Which word means overly theatrical?
Which word means overly emotional and sentimental?
Which term would best complete the sentence: The critic’s mordant remarks were harsh yet effective.
Which term best fits the description of a pointed critique aimed at an institution or its practices?
Which adjective best describes a candid appraisal?
Which word means so small as to be meaningless?
Which word best describes a lively and sociable atmosphere?
What word means blissfully happy?
What does the verb 'arrogate' mean?
Which word means to strengthen or support a structure or argument?
Which adjective means lacking imagination?
Which term describes a person who acts independently in thought and action?
Which adjective describes someone uncooperative, not willing to give up information?
Which word means greed for money?
Which word means the peak period of success or influence?
Which word means 'marked by firm determination or resolution; not shakable'?
Which word best describes someone who is extremely thorough or meticulous?
Which noun refers to the characteristic language of a particular group?
To excite or inspire to action
Which word expresses sorrow?
Which adjective best describes something that is rural and unsophisticated?
A student shows a lack of interest; the attitude is best described as …
Which adjective describes something confined to and understandable by only an enlightened inner circle?
Which verb means reject with contempt?
Which adjective best matches the meaning 'plentiful; pouring out in abundance'?
Which noun describes 'an event resulting in great loss and misfortune'?
A callow newcomer is likely to be
Which verb means to relinquish control?
Which word means clarity of expression? Her writing was exceptionally ______, making complex topics easy to understand.
Which word means not able to be denied?
Which word is a synonym of piquant?
Which adjective describes a worldview limited to one's own local culture?
Which word means to collect information bit by bit?
Which adjective means feeling anger over a perceived injustice?
Which word means in an autonomous or self-governing manner?
Which word means a person who pleads for a cause or propounds an idea?
Which adjective means expressing praise or approval?
Which word means 'to make nervous or upset'?
Circumscribe most nearly means
Which word refers to a person who believes in the superiority of their group?
Which term denotes calmness or poise in difficult situations?
Which adjective describes being in the earliest stages of development?
Which word best describes behavior like opening doors and pulling out chairs for a date?
Which statement best defines arrant?
Which word means 'to attribute something wrongly'?
Which adjective means deserving of praise but not that amazing?
The word vaunted most nearly means:
The adjective expansive most nearly means:
Which word best fits the sentence: 'His use of color impressed the critics'?
Which word is defined as 'marked by elaborate rhetoric and elaborated with decorative details'?
Which word describes someone who spends lavishly?
Which word means unsure how to act or respond?
Fortuitous most nearly means which of the following?
Which adjective is defined as showing modest reserve and lacking self-confidence?
Which verb means to wander aimlessly?
Which verb means to offer up something formally?
Which word best describes furtiveness, i.e., actions done to avoid being observed?
The coach did not hesitate to ... the players after the defeat.
Which noun refers to tact, or considering others and avoiding offense in interactions?
The adjective perfunctory most nearly means:
Which word best describes a setting that is refined and distant from everyday life?
Which word refers to the specialized vocabulary of professionals, often hard for laypeople to understand?
Which word best describes someone who is evil or malicious in intent toward others?
An exemplar is best defined as which of the following?
Which noun describes corruption, especially through bribery?
Which verb means to pursue relentlessly?
Which word means hostile or unfriendly to life?
Which noun means a perceptive understanding?
Which verb means to express strong disapproval?
Which word denotes 'injustice by virtue of not conforming with rules or standards'?
Worthy of high praise.
Which noun refers to a practical consequence that follows naturally?
Which noun means the highest point; culmination?
Which word is a synonym for 'rash'?
Which option best matches the meaning of moribund?
Which word describes someone not straightforward, hiding true intentions?
Which verb means to turn away from by persuasion?
Which noun refers to a strict disciplinarian?
Which word means a confusing and potentially embarrassing situation?
Which adjective means unoriginal due to overuse?
Which noun means depravity?
Which adjective means revealing, as in signs that reveal hidden facts?
Which term means enhancing each other's qualities (for two things or more)?
Which word means an act of extreme wickedness?
To willfully violate or destroy a sacred place is to
Which word would describe something universal in scope?
What word best means 'having an extremely bad smell'?
Which word means 'open expression of emotion'?
Which word describes someone easily guided or taught?
Which word means extremely wicked like the devil?
Which word means avoiding waste and being efficient?
Which word means to expose as falsehoods or claims?
Which word means to make more intense, stronger, or more marked?
Which word means powerful?
Which word among the following is the strongest term for someone who seeks revenge?
Murray has years of experience in family practice, but he is just a ______ in surgery.
Which word means characterized by good taste in manners and conduct?
Which adjective means constituting a separate entity or part?
Which verb means to judge or decide in a competition?
Which term describes a victory that comes at such a great cost that it's not worthwhile?
Which word describes someone who is haughty and looks down on others?
Which adjective means 'well integrated, forming a united whole'?
An adjective meaning involving intelligence rather than emotions or instinct.
Which word means lecherous or sexually perverted?
What is the meaning of perpetuate?
Which noun means lack or shortage?
Which verb means 'to make worse'?
Which verb means to understand deeply or intuitively, a term popular in technology circles?
Which noun means a hater of mankind?
What is the word for a strong liking that influences choices, as shown by examples such as Cuban cigars and expensive wine?
Which word means 'to criticize harshly; to berate'?
Which verb means 'to speak of with contempt'?
Which noun refers to destroying or killing a large part of the population?
Which word means harmful to living things?
Relating to the intellect or brain rather than to emotion.
Which verb means to distinguish or mark as different?
Which verb means to refrain from sugar or other sweets?
Which adjective means happening by chance or unintentionally?
Which adjective means old-fashioned or from an earlier period?
In social circles, a person who is shunned after a scandal is a:
A mood characterized by deep, long-lasting sadness.
Which word is most nearly opposite of 'intrepid'?
What does irrevocable mean?
Which noun describes an illusion or dream that is impossible to achieve?
Deferential means which of the following?
Which word means showing a cheerful willingness to do favors for others?
Which word describes overbearing pride?
Which adjective means not in keeping with accepted standards of polite society?
Which adjective means very hungry; approaching an activity with gusto?
Which word describes a display that is showy and intended to attract notice?
Which term means markedly different from an accepted norm?
Which word means pathetically cowardly?
Which adjective means filled with courage or valor?
Which adjective means easily irritated or annoyed?
Which word means something short-lived or fading quickly?
Which adjective describes someone who speaks with ease but without sincerity?
A topic that is difficult and specialized and understood by a small group is described as what?
Which verb means to support and strengthen?
Which adjective describes someone timid by nature or revealing fear and nervousness?
Which word is a close synonym of hoodwink?
Which adjective describes a person who travels from place to place to work?
Which word means to treat condescendingly?
Which noun means a trite or obvious remark?
Which adjective means marked by defiant disregard for danger or consequences?
Which adjective describes something small in size and also used to describe a name shortened?
A difficult event or trial.
Which verb means to adopt or support a cause?
Which adjective describes something carelessly and hastily put together?
Which word means 'to placate or appease'?
Which word means open to argument or debate; moot?
Which word means firm and dependable especially in loyalty?
Which adjective describes someone strongly opinionated and inflexible?
Which describes undue haste and lack of thought or deliberation?
Which word describes someone who is combative and ready to fight?
Which term is a synonym for depravity?
Which word describes experiencing life indirectly by imagining the experiences of others?
Which adjective means showing a cheerful willingness to do favors for others?
Which word best fits the description 'a person new to a field or activity'?
Which adjective means just beginning to develop or become visible?
Which word best describes someone showing brooding ill humor?
Which adjective describes something capable of being shaped or drawn out?
Which word means to bully or intimidate?
A raft means a large number of something.
Desiccated means:
Which is not easily perturbed; marked by extreme calm and composure?
Which word means to grow rapidly or increase quickly?
Which noun refers to moderation or abstinence from excess?
Which verb means 'to placate'?
Which adjective best describes a person who is carefree and somewhat disreputable in style?
Which adjective means having unusual lightness and delicacy?
Which verb means to reach the highest or most decisive point?
Which adjective means defying tradition or convention?
The adjective insufferable most nearly means:
Which verb means to give instructions to or direct somebody to do something with authority?
Which term describes a person for whom something is named?
Which word means relevant to the topic?
Which word is a synonym for stringent?
Which verb means to assert or declare something as true?
Which adjective means having good judgement and acute insight?
Which term refers to luxurious wealth and a display of riches?
Dolorous means:
Which word means not easily understood?
Which verb means to make something impossible or prevent it from happening?
Which verb best matches 'to help pay the cost of, either in part or full'?
Which term denotes the state of having power or influence over others?
Which noun can mean a concise recap of a lecture?
Which noun refers to a thin superficial layer masking underlying reality?
Which noun means unselfish concern for others' welfare?
Which word describes the feeling shown in an apology?
Which noun best matches the definition 'an abstract part of something'?
Which word means the lowest point?
Which sentence uses irk correctly?
Which term best captures a small amount of knowledge?
Which word means to be difficult to handle or use especially because of size or weight?
Which term describes something added to support or complete something else?
Which adjective describes someone who is shy and inclined to withdraw from company?
Which verb means 'to take the place of or have precedence over'?
Which word describes a lifestyle of strict self-denial?
Which word means careful to protect one's speech or actions in order to avoid offense?
Which verb means to cancel a prior command?
Which verb means to reprimand harshly?
Which verb means to insult; to degrade?
Which word means producing no result or effect; unproductive of success?
Which verb means 'to mock or speak of with contempt'?
Which word means easily persuaded?
Which verb means to praise or glorify?
Which verb means to live off meager resources, to scrape by?
Which noun refers to someone shirking duty by pretending to be sick?
Which verb means 'to pull inward or towards a center; formally reject or disavow a formerly held belief, usually under pressure'?
Which option best describes the verb grovel?
Juliet became ______ with the young Romeo.
Which noun represents integrity and honesty?
Which noun refers to a person who breaks the law?
Which word describes a person who indulges in luxury?
Which adjective describes someone immune to attack and without flaws?
Which adjective describes someone courageous and determined, especially in the face of adversity?
Which verb means to curse and hiss at?
Which term refers to a past characterized by questionable activities?
Which word means to remedy or compensate for an oversight?
Which noun means a difficult problem?
Which noun means a person who is disapproved of?
Which noun refers to a flamboyant deceiver; someone who attracts customers with tricks or jokes?
Which adjective is a synonym for 'unloved'?
Which verb means to provide with an opportunity?
To be one's duty or obligation.
Which verb means to envy someone for possessing or enjoying something?
Which word is a synonym for deviating from the norm?
Which word is closest in meaning to 'baleful'?
Which adjective describes someone marked by quiet, caution, and secrecy, avoiding being observed?
Which verb means to lure someone with promises?
Which term describes something of questionable authenticity used in stories?
Which verb means to bow or act in a subservient manner?
Which word means cheerful; optimistic?
Which verb means to be aware of, to sense or feel?
Which is a trite or obvious remark?
Which word is a synonym for factious?
Which word means arrogant or presumptuous?
Which adjective means uncertain how to act or proceed?
An adjective describing someone who is effervescent is most likely:
What does incumbent mean in the context of a CEO's duties?
Which word best means 'more than is needed'?
The adjective indigent meaning 'poor; lacking funds' is which?
Which noun refers to a short saying expressing a general truth?
Which verb means to reprimand harshly?
Which word means to expel from a community, residence, or location?
Which verb means to dispose of rapidly and without delay and efficiently?
Which word means easily irritated or annoyed?
Which verb means interpreted in a particular way?
Which word means easily managed or willing to be taught or led?
Which word denotes a brief period or passing moment?
Which adjective means wealthy?
In the moment after the bad news, he felt ______.
To call forth emotions or responses is to what?
Which word best matches the definition: a subtle difference in meaning or opinion or attitude?
Which verb means to search for something persistently?
Which noun refers to a deliberately misleading fabrication?
Which adjective means remorseful?
Which adjective describes daily, ordinary life?
Which adjective describes someone reluctant to draw attention to themselves and to talk?
Exegesis refers to:
Gumption is best described as:
Which word means feeling or showing profound respect?
Which word is listed as a synonym for admonitory?
He joined the rival company and betrayed his employer; many called him a ______.
Which verb means to manipulate voting districts to favor a political party?
Which verb means to give an assignment to (a person)?
Which word means 'likeable; easy to talk to'?
Which noun denotes a strong aversion?
Paucity means a lack of something.
Which word best captures deceitfulness or pretending to want one thing but aiming for another?
Which word means abusing vocally; expressing contempt or ridicule?
Which term is used to describe something superficially plausible but actually false?
Which word means being first in importance?
Which sentence uses convoluted correctly?
Which verb means to confuse or perplex someone?
Which word means "suggesting war or military life"?
Which noun denotes a feeling that something bad is about to happen?
Which word means relevant and appropriate to the matter at hand?
Which word best describes behavior that is indecent or improper in polite society?
Which word means to refuse to acknowledge; to reject bluntly?
Which word means injustice by virtue of not conforming with rules or standards?
Which word means to banish or expel someone from a community?
Which word denotes 'joy from watching the suffering of others'?
Which noun refers to a person who is highly sensitive to the beauty of art and nature?
Which word most nearly means 'apathetic'?
Which word is a synonym for illicit?
Which verb means to acknowledge defeat?
What is the meaning of abrogate?
Which noun describes something out of place in its time period?
Which word describes something artificial or not natural?
Travesty is best described as which of the following?
Which word means 'close in time; about to occur'?
Which term is used to describe a person who takes reckless risks?
The architect's plan was ... and left no detail unchecked.
Which word is a direct synonym for hoodwink?
Which word means unpleasant smell?
Which word means intellectually productive?
Which word best captures the process of collecting information bit by bit?
Which term refers to the power to foresee the future?
Which verb means to droop, sink, or settle from pressure or loss of tautness; become less intense?
Which term best describes a person who pleads for a cause or idea?
Which verb means to pacify by giving in to demands?
Which adjective means unrestrained by convention or propriety?
A word that describes expressions that are overused is which of the following?
Which word describes a circumstance with little chance of success?
Fleece means to deceive.
Which adjective means to be in abundance?
Which word refers to a group-led takeover, especially a military one?
Which word best describes a person who behaves independently of conventional norms, i.e., a maverick?
Which adjective describes a price that is unreasonably high?
Which word means to recognize or perceive the difference?
What noun refers to an aggressive takeover by a group (usually military)?
To cow someone is to:
Which adjective describes someone impervious to correction by punishment?
Which term describes something with a malodorous smell?
Which verb means to be eligible for a role, status, or benefit by meeting specific requirements?
Which word means moderated in effect?
Which word means an indirect hint or suggestion?
Which adjective best describes something sturdy and strong in form or construction?
Which adjective means based on faulty reasoning?
Which word means truthful?
Which noun refers to something that is not normal, standard, or expected?
Which word describes stealthy behavior intended to avoid detection?
Which adjective means ludicrously odd?
Which adjective means uninterrupted in time and indefinitely long continuing?
Which word is a noun meaning leniency toward offenders?
Which word means morose or gloomy?
Which word completes this sentence: The editor had to ______ the manuscript?
Which adjective describes a mismatch or lack of harmony in a given context?
What noun means harshness of manner?
Which word means 'to forbid by formal order'?
Conciliate means to:
Which term means the highest point?
Which verb means to cause resentment or anger by persistent critique?
Coterminous is best defined as:
Which verb means to weaken or taper off?
Which word means truthful but is more formal than honest?
Which word means ill-tempered and not inclined to talk; gloomy?
Which verb means to hinder or obstruct progress?
Which adjective means unreasonable; unscrupulous; excessive?
Which verb means to remove objectionable material from a text?
Which verb means to clear of accusation with supporting arguments or proof?
Which verb means to criticize very harshly?
Which word is a synonym for acme?
Which noun denotes a tendency to believe readily?
Which term best describes a person who can adapt to many roles?
Which term means 'open to more than one interpretation'
Adequate means good enough for what you need.
Which noun can mean a difficult problem, with synonyms including enigma and riddle?
What does maunder mean?
Which sentence uses placid correctly?
Which term best describes someone who acts in a pompous, overbearing manner?
Which adjective means comprising many cultures; global in reach and outlook?
Which noun means an excessive supply?
Which adjective means irritable or always angry?
Which word means an exclusive right or privilege reserved for a particular person or group?
Which adjective means improperly forward or bold?
Which word means 'must be kept sacred' in the sense of immune from change or violation?
Which word is a synonym for immutable?
Which word means does not allow fluids to pass through?
Which verb means to precede in time?
Which word means criticize severely or angrily?
What verb means to assume as fact or to put forward as a hypothesis?
Which adjective means plentiful; pouring out in abundance?
Which noun describes great coolness and composure under strain?
Which term is synonymous with erratic or mercurial in describing changing affections?
Which adjective describes someone showing a cheerful willingness to do favors for others?
Which verb means to avoid or stay away from deliberately?
Which verb best fits describing the act of adding more detail to a point, often to clarify or persuade?
Which word is a synonym for lacking energy or vitality?
Which adjective describes something not serious in content or attitude?
Which adjective describes something highly complex or intricate?
Which word means arrogant superiority?
In the sentence 'The con artist hoodwinked the investors with a bogus company,' hoodwink most nearly means:
Which word is a synonym for 'arrogate'?
Which adjective means delaying or tardy in action?
Which adjective means ancient?
To avoid answering directly, he chose to ______.
Which term describes an act that debases or corrupts?
Which word means to attribute or credit to?
A person who spends money extravagantly is a?
Which adjective means favorable, the opposite of sinister?
Which noun denotes eager willingness to do something?
Which term describes a behavioral attribute that is distinctive and peculiar to an individual?
Which noun means a slight or superficial understanding of a subject?
Which noun is defined as the quality of innocence?
Which noun means the peak or highest point?
Which word describes someone who speaks out of turn and is insulting to a judge?
Which verb means to pronounce not guilty of criminal charges?
Which term best describes someone who talks a lot?
Which noun refers to the pinnacle or top of a time period or career?
Which term is a noun meaning the highest point of development?
Which term means illusive; unreal, often in a dreamlike sense?
Which adjective means of primary importance or fundamental?
Which word means to stir up public opinion?
Which word describes someone who has achieved perfect mastery or skill?
Her note contained a ... message that left him puzzled.
Which adjective describes direct, straightforward communication?
Which word describes a person who engages in an activity without serious intent and pretends to have knowledge?
Which adjective means in opposition to civil authority or government?
Which word is a synonym for antagonism or hostility?
Which verb means to enroll in a course or program?
Which adjective means fair to all parties as dictated by reason and conscience?
Which verb means to reach a conclusion after a discussion or deliberation?
Which of the following best defines recondite?
Cadaverous means emaciated; gaunt.
Which verb means to make something bad better?
Which verb means to imitate closely in order to achieve fluency?
Which adjective means disdainfully humorous or mocking?
Which term describes the quality of talking easily and continuously?
Which word means to yearn for something?
Which word best describes someone who is an outcast?
Which word means interpret in the wrong way?
Which word means old-fashioned or belonging to an earlier period?
Which noun means the reestablishment of cordial relations?
Which word refers to a person who holds unorthodox opinions?
Insidious means which of the following?
Which adjective means unwilling to change one's beliefs or course of action?
Churlish most nearly means:
Which noun expresses the quality of being different?
Which word best describes a relationship that is highly energetic and drastically changing?
Which word refers to abusive or denunciatory language?
A deviation in data that does not fit the pattern is called what?
Which adjective means strongly affectionate towards?
Which word is the opposite of 'trite'?
Which word is a synonym of unequivocal?
Which term means a small amount of money?
Which verb best completes this sentence: After the argument, she attempted to ___ with the group by offering a compromise.
Which word describes a past with disreputable happenings?
A pariah is someone who is:
Which word would you use to describe a strong, convincing argument?
Which adjective describes something that is like a meteor in speed or brilliance or transience?
Noun: one who practices great self-denial
Which adjective means likely to cause resentment?
Which verb means to give reluctantly?
Which adjective conveys a sense of lightness and insubstantiality?
Which adjective describes someone who remains calm and reserved in important matters?
Which verb means to cleverly avoid one's duties or obligations?
Choose the antonym of muted.
Which term refers to misconduct or wrongdoing by a public official?
Which word describes something not original?
Which verb means enlarge or increase; improve?
Which noun describes a person who pleads for a cause or propounds an idea?
Which word best fits the definition: 'describing an event or situation that happens at the same time as or in connection with another'?
Which verb means to make holy or set apart for a high purpose?
Which word best means 'shapeless'
Which word completes: The novel's convincing realism is due to its ______?
What does the verb label mean?
What is the meaning of diatribe?
Which verb means to sap energy from?
Which adjective best describes a government with absolute sovereignty?
Which noun means the quality of innocence?
Which word means clear and persuasive?
Which adjective means overly concerned with details; fussy?
A conference invited a recognized expert to speak; such a person is called a …
Which verb best fits the meaning to devise or create a plan, often with skill or cunning?
Which verb means to deliver a long pompous speech or tirade?
Which adjective means sleep-inducing?
Which adjective also means easily influenced?
Which adjective best describes a city that is culturally diverse and globally oriented?
In the sentence about negotiations, the verb prevail most nearly means?
The third-rate script debased the film; which word means to reduce the quality or value?
Which verb means to hold back or weigh down?
Which adjective means easily excused or forgiven?
The arrival of cheap flights was a ______ to the tourism sector.
Which noun denotes the tendency to be untruthful?
What is the meaning of the adjective impregnable?
Which noun means agreement on a secret plot?
Which adjective best fits someone who is unruly?
Which verb means to hinder or prevent the efforts of?
Which term best describes a concept that is difficult to penetrate or understand?
Which definition best fits the adjective arbitrary?
Which adjective means without scruples or principles?
Which adjective describes something occurring in scattered and irregular or unpredictable instances?
Which word describes terms not final or fully worked out or agreed upon?
What does the verb underwrite most closely mean in a financial context?
What is the verb meaning 'to squander or spend money frivolously'?
Which adjective means clarity in terms of expression?
Which term denotes a chaotic jumble or assortment?
Which adjective describes something characterized by effort to the point of exhaustion?
Which term means in abundant supply?
Which term is the opposite of hoodwink?
Which verb can mean to enroll in an activity?
Inviolable means
Which verb means to make an error?
Which noun denotes lack of interest or enthusiasm?
Which word means impassive or showing little emotion?
Which word meaning 'with care and persistence' is an adverb?
Which verb means to spread information widely, as in sharing research findings with many people?
Which word means causing harm or injury?
Which word is a noun meaning boldness in social situations?
Which noun describes someone who is smug and ignorant towards artistic and cultural values?
Which word most closely matches 'deification'?
Which word means demanding precision or perfection?
Which adjective describes someone who is extremely frugal, unwilling to spend money?
Which word best fits a long, tedious rant?
Which noun refers to an abusive rant?
A mendicant relies on
Which word best describes a loyal, steadfast supporter amid criticism?
Which verb means to do something that one considers below one's dignity?
Which word means to assign great social importance to?
Which word means treat with excessive indulgence?
Which term describes conflict within a group or organization?
Which adjective describes something intended to attract notice and impress others; showy?
Which verb means to attack in speech or writing?
Which sentence uses exemplify correctly?
Which word means 'the confusion of a word with a similar-sounding word'?
Which word means lasting a very short time?
Which adjective means significant and revealing of another factor?
Which word best fits a person who has a limited outlook or understanding?
Which word means openly expressive of emotion?
Which noun means the quality of being honest and straightforward in attitude and speech?
Which noun means an exemption from a rule or obligation?
What term means a representation or image, especially of a person?
Which verb means to cause to happen?
Which verb means to fail to fulfill a promise or obligation?
Which word means ominously prophetic or foreboding?
Which word is 'appearance of truth'?
Which noun describes overbearing pride toward inferiors?
Which adjective means full of high-spirited merriment?
Which word can also mean completely lacking or wanting (as in resources)?
Which of the following phrases is most associated with hoodwink?
Which word means showing hovering attentiveness?
Which phrase best captures the meaning of 'paragon' as used to denote an ideal standard?
Paucity means a scarcity.
To make dirty or spotty, as by exposure to air; also used metaphorically.
Which word best means 'a group of things identified by a name or phrase'?
A person who challenges cherished beliefs
Which word refers to a traitor or a collaborator?
Which adjective describes someone who is quick to anger?
A callow person is
Which verb means to pass on or delegate to another?
Which word means to wander aimlessly?
The sentence 'Her smile belies the pain' demonstrates the meaning of which word?
Which word best describes an idea that is admirable in theory but impractical in practice?
Which term would best describe a person with a ravenous appetite?
Which word best describes someone who remains unyielding and refuses to compromise?
What does punctilious mean?
Which word means habitual or deeply established?
Which term refers to an official exemption from a rule or obligation?
Which word from the list means powerful?
Which adjective means tending to depart from the main point?
Which verb means to suggest something subtly?
What does hoodwink mean?
Which adjective means in terrible condition?
Which verb means to edit by omitting or modifying parts considered indelicate?
Which word means weighed down; moving slowly?
What noun means total lack of meaning or ideas?
Which adjective describes the countryside in a pleasant, idealized way?
Which adjective means having a sophisticated charm?
Which verb means to make accustomed to something unpleasant?
Coterminous describes something that is:
What is the noun meaning the property of being extremely abundant?
Which term best describes someone who displays self-righteous virtue?
Which adjective describes someone resistant to guidance or discipline; stubbornly persistent?
Which word best describes a person who is harried by constant interruptions at work?
Abjure means to
Which word means to spellbind or enthrall?
Which verb means to behave awkwardly or to have difficulties?
Perfunctory most nearly means:
Which word means 'harsh in tone'?
Which adjective best describes a deliberately teasing sense of humor?
What is an eponym?
Which term refers to a fixed regular sum paid as money, such as for living expenses?
Which word means prone to outbursts of temper?
A clever plan to turn a situation to one's advantage; another phrasing.
The word innocuous most nearly means?
Which word means 'young and inexperienced; a new participant'?(
What does hagiographic mean?
Which verb means to discourage by showing opposition to something?
Which verb means to supply with an excess of?
Which adjective means not able to be denied or disproved?
Which noun denotes a representation or image, especially in sculpture?
Which term is the natural consequence that follows from a statement or principle?
Which word means 'openly distrustful and unwilling to confide'?
The belief that world peace is easily achievable is a chimera. Which word completes the sentence?
Bridled, in this context, most nearly means:
Which word means 'not admitting of passage'?
Which word means 'a force that cannot be stopped'?
Which verb means to charge falsely or with malicious intent; attack the good name and reputation of someone?
Gauche means lacking social polish.
Which word best completes the sentence: A government warning about an imminent terrorist attack would ____ ordinary network programming on television.
Which verb means attribute or credit to?
In response to mounting pressure, he submitted his letter and announced his ...
Which verb means to yearn for?
Denote means which of the following?
Which word means to list items one by one?
A person who challenges cherished beliefs
Which word refers to an abundant supply of something good?
Jingoism refers to which concept?
Which verb means to fit together tightly, as if by an interlocking joint?
Which word means to reveal or make known something, usually unintentionally?
Which option means to make something clearer?
Which word describes someone who defends a cause vigorously?
Which adjective means marked by refinement in taste and manners?
Which verb means to prove to be false or incorrect?
Which word means 'deserving of esteem and respect'?
Which adjective means free from undue bias or preconceived opinions?
Which word means 'intrusive in a meddling or offensive manner'?
Which term is a synonym for panegyric?
Which word means 'softened, subdued'?
Which word means overly flattering toward influential people?
Which word could mean fertile or productive?
Which word refers to a state of uncertainty about what should be done after an important event?
Which word means sharply contrasted in character or purpose?
Which word best completes the sentence: The professor spoke about Brahms with a particularly ___ air.
Which verb means to engage in plotting or conspire?
Which word means to celebrate a person?
Which word means 'use to the limit; exhaust'?
Which word means clumsy?
Which word best describes something done diligently and carefully?
Which noun describes rude and impertinent boldness?
Which noun means propriety in manners and conduct?
Wanting means lacking
Which adjective means careful in regard to future needs or providing for the future?
Which noun means mutual accusations?
Which term names a person who commits illegal acts?
Which adjective means revealing, as in signs that disclose hidden facts?
Which word best completes the sentence: Students in the U.S. learn to ______ Jefferson, Franklin, and Washington because they are the founding fathers of the nation.
Which noun means belief in something?
Which word best describes someone who is painstaking and persistent in completing tasks?
Which word means speed or rapidity?
Which adjective means making a show of being pious; holier-than-thou?
The word byzantine is best defined as:
Which word means to make something intense less severe?
Which verb means to insult or degrade someone?
Which noun refers to something that has been changed many times but still shows traces of former iterations?
Which word means lacking harmony or compatibility?
Extenuating means making less guilty or more forgivable.
Which word means requiring secret or mysterious knowledge?
Which word means to mix together different elements or concepts?
Which verb means to damage a person’s reputation by false statements?
Which term means greatly irritable?
Which word describes someone who makes keen, insightful judgments?
Which word best means unyielding in a stance?
Which word means having a sense of right and wrong; principled?
Which term means enhancing each other's qualities (for two things or more)?
Which word means to diminish the importance, dignity, or reputation of?
Which noun means compulsory force or threat used to coerce someone?
Which word is closest in meaning to 'exemplar'?
Which word describes a new wealth-seeking social climber?
Which word best describes someone contented to a fault with themselves?
Which adjective describes a view or outlook that is narrow and limited to a local area or small scope?
Which word means characteristic of one eager to fight?
Which verb means to deliver a long, pompous speech or tirade?
What is the adjective meaning 'serving to warn'?
Which noun refers to excessive pride or self-importance?
Which word means dull and lacking imagination?
Which word best matches the definition: a feeling of anger caused by being offended?
No event is more ______ than the passing of my mother; she was a shining star in my life.
Which word describes someone who is extremely particular about details, like arranging items in a precise order?
Which noun means a summary (recap)?
Which noun best means the core or central part of something?
Which adjective means hasty or rash?
Which adjective describes someone stubbornly persistent in resisting change?
Which word means short-lived?
In the sentence 'Many modern observers regard Eisenhower as perspicacious, particularly in his accurate prediction of the growth of the military,' which word best describes his acumen?
Propitious describes signs that are
Which word means to allocate resources?
Which word means to give extra weight to a communication?
Which verb means evolve to produce a new species?
Aesthetic means which of the following?
Which adjective describes a person not performing one's duties?
Which noun refers to a person who is easily tricked or swindled?
Which word means something that has no equal; a nonpareil?
Which verb means to express discontent or a strong regret?
Which verb means to contain or include within a larger group?
Which word means showing understanding and ready comprehension of other peoples' states and emotions?
In a corporate setting, a manager's special benefit granted by virtue of his position is a ...?
Which verb means to come out better in a competition, race, or conflict?
Which noun can describe a building that is abandoned?
Which adjective means completely stocked or furnished with something?
Which word means not normal?
Which term means misgiving or scruple?
Which word describes someone with a carefree, slightly disreputable style?
Which noun means one who spends money extravagantly?
Which word means 'to talk in a dogmatic and pompous manner'?
Which adjective means negligent in one's duty?
Which noun means something desired as a necessity?
What does the verb 'languish' mean?
Which adjective refers to someone who is likely to socialize with others?
Which term describes a person who despises humankind and avoids social events?
Which verb means to reproach or scold harshly?
Which noun refers to a strong verbal attack, especially in a political context?
Which verb means to take the place or move into the position of?
Which verb means to reason by deduction or infer?
Which word describes a state of deep-seated ill-will?
The project was hamstrung by budget cuts.
Which word describes pampering someone to an excessive degree?
Which adjective means wandering or not sticking to a circumscribed path?
Which word means extremely large or impressive?
Which word is a synonym for Jubilant?
Which word means to make stronger or defensible?
Disparate means two things are fundamentally different.
In the following sentence, which noun best completes the sentence: After two months at sea, the crew faced extreme scarcity; the ______ of supplies forced them to conserve water and food?
Which word means 'to erroneously attribute'?
Which word can mean something that soothes pain or relieves discomfort?
Which adjective describes someone who is rash or reckless, disregarding danger?
In a legal context, which action means to formally charge someone with wrongdoing?
Which adjective describes someone unhappy in love or suffering from unrequited love?
Which noun denotes blameworthiness or fault for a wrongdoing?
Which noun refers to the power of creative imagination?
Which term refers to circumstances that lessen the severity of a crime?
Which word best describes an approach that blends multiple styles?
Which adjective describes someone with a mood of anger or menace?
Which word describes activities that are illegal?
Which term refers to a disease or sickness?
What word best describes a situation requiring a choice between two unfavorable options?
Which word means a desirable state or blessing?
Which adjective means deserving or bringing disgrace or shame?
Which verb means to warn strongly?
Which word means having mixed or conflicting emotions about something?
Which term denotes a sudden revelation or moment of insight?
Which word means 'the quality of unselfish concern for the welfare of others'?
Which adjective describes something that makes learning more likely?
Which word means laugh boisterously?
Which verb means to remove offensive parts from a text?
Which verb means 'to convey a meaning; imply'?
Which word means the highest point; used as the peak of achievement?
Which verb means to express strong disapproval of?
Which word describes someone who is not a miser but spends the little he earns wisely?
Which word refers to a universal remedy or cure-all?
A polemic is best described as a strong verbal or written attack.
Which adjective describes someone not willing to share information?
Which adjective describes overly sentimental to the point that it is disgusting?
Which word is a synonym for eccentric?

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