A
abase-to lower in rank, dignity, or estimation; humble; degrade
abate-to redue in amount, degree, intensity; lessen, diminish
ablutions-ritual washings
abominable-repugnantly hateful; detestable
abrasive (2)-tending to annoy or cause ill will; overly aggressive
abridge-to make slower
abscond-to run off and hide
absentminded-preoccupied with one's thoughts so as to be unaware or forgetful of other matters
abstract-thought of apart from concrete realities, specific objects, or actual instances
abyss-a deep, immeasurable space, gulf, or cavity; vast chasm
access-approach or admittance to places, persons, or things
acquiesce-submit or comply silently or without protest
acquit-to declare not guilty of a crime or offense; release or clear from a charge
acrid-sharp, bitter taste
acute-sharp or serve in effect; intense
adherent-follower, supporter
adjourn-to stop proceeding for a time
adjured-to command or enjoin solemnly, as under oath
admonish-to cautious or advise against something
adultry-voluntary sexual intercourse between a married person and someone other than his or
her lawful spouse
advent-arrival; coming into place or view
adventitious-not inherent but added extrinsically
alchemy-a midevil chemical philosophy
alien-a citizen from another country
allusion-the act of alluding; indirect reference: The candidate critized them by allusion.
alms-money; donations to poor
aloof-indifferent
altercation-angry argument
amalgamated-to mix or merge so as to make a combination
amicable -marked by goodwil; friendly; peaceable
amid-in the middle of; surrounded by
anomaly-a deviation from the common type, rule, arrangement, or form; irregularity; abnormality
apex-tip, highest point
appalling-fill with horror, terrify, dismay
apparition-a ghostly appearance of a person or thing
appendicitis-inflammatino of the appendix
apprehensive-fearful
apprentice-a person who works for another in order to learn a trade
archtype-image, symbol, or pattern that appears in the art, literature, or legends of many
different people
ardent-characterized by intense feelings
Armageddon-the place where the final battle between good and evil will be fought
ascertain-to find out
ascetic-leading a life of self-discipline and self-denial
ashamed-feeling shame, guilt, or disgrace
assimilate-to absorbe; to understand fully; to become alike; make alike
assurance-pledge, freedom from doubt; self-cofidence
asylum-institution for care of children, elderly people, etc. place for safety
atavistic-the appearance in an individual of a character found in an early ancestor
auspicious-favorable, fortunate
austere-severe in manner or appearance; strict; forbidding
automation-a mechanical figure or contrivance construction to act as if by its own motive
power; robot 2.a person or animal that acts in a monotonous, routine maner,
w/o active intelligence
auxiliary-helpful, assisting, backup
avaricious-greed for wealth
aversion-a strong feeling or dislike toward something
awry-twisted or turned toward one side
azure-the blue of a clear or unclouded sky
B
ballest-anything heavy to give stability on a ship
banns-public announcement of intention to marry
barbarous-savagely cruel, not civilized
bastard-1.a person born to unmarried parents; an illegitimate child
bastion-3.anything seen as preserving or protecting some quality condition
beckon-to signal, summon or direct by a gesture
beloved-greatly loved, dear to the heart
benediction-blessing
benign-of kindly disposition; gracious
bestow-to present as a gift; confer 2.to put to use; apply
betroth-to arrange for the marriage of (1275-1325)
betrothal-engagement
bewail-to cry over; to express sorrow
bias-to favor one side; prejudiced
bigamy-the act of marrying one person while still being legally married to another
blasphemous-disrespectful
bliss-happiness, joyful
blunt-2.abrupt and direct in address or manner; frank
bogus-false, counterfeit
boorish-rude, discourteous, clumsly
brahmin-highest caste (one of four chief classes of hindu society)]
breach-opening gap. To create an opening
brothels-house of prostitution
C
cabriolet-a light, two-wheeled, one horse carriage with a folding top
cajor-to persuade by flattery or promises
camphor-makes a celluloid, a tough flammable thermoplastic used as a base for flim
(motion picture)
candid-unprejudiced; impartial; open and sincere
candor-the state of quality of being frank, open, and sincere in speech or expression
caravansary-large inn
carnal-pertaining to or characterized by the passions and appetites of the flesh or body;
sensual
caste-indian's hereditary; social class; the world means color in sanskrit
cataracts-flood of water; waves
catch 22-a situation in which one is trapped by contradictory regulations or conditions
catechisi-person who teaches Chritian religion
catharsis-psychiatry the relieve of fears, problems, etc.
chide-to scold or reproach
chutzpah-utter nerve; effonetery
circimspect-(adj) carefult, cautious
citadel-a fortress for commanding or defending a city
clairvoyance-1.the paranormal power of seeing objects or actions beyond the range of natural
vision 2.quick intuitive knowledge of things & people /*part of clairvoyance*/
claustrophobia-dread of being in closed or narrow spaces
cleaves-cuts or split open
cliche-trite, sterotype expression. As sadden hit wiser, or strong as an ax.
cloister-a covered walk with an open colonade on one side. Verb: to shut away from the world
coarse-5.vulgar; obscene
coax 1.-to attempt to influence by gentle persuation, flattery, etc.; cajole
collusion-a conspiracy for fradulent purposes
commandeer-to seize for military or official use
commensurate-of the same size, extent, or duration as another
communion-the act of receiving the eucharistic elements
compensate-to make up for; to repay for services
complacent-self-satisfied
compliance-agreement
compress-to press or squeeze together; force into less space
concede-to give as a right or favor; yield
concord-agreement between persons, groups, nations, etc; unanimity; accord
condescend-to deal with others in a patronizing manner
condone-to pardon or overlook (an offense)
conform-to act in accordance or harmony; comply
connoisseur-a person to pass judgements in an art or in matters of taste
consciousness-knowledge or sense of right and wrong
consign-to give over to the care of another (at times for a condition)
console-to comfort
consternation-great fear or shock that make one feel helpless or confuse
constipate-to clog or make sluggish; obstruct
constipation-difficult, imcomplete, or infrequent evacuation of dry, hardened feces from the
bowles
constrain-to compel by physical, moral, or circumstantial force
contagion-1.the communication of disease by direct or indirect contact 5.spread of an idea
contempt-a feeling of disdain for anything considered mean, vile, or worthless; scorn
content (2)-satisfied with what one is or has
contiguous-adjacent, next to each other
convalescence-the gradual recovery of health and strength after illness
cornice-a horizontal molded projection that crowns or completes a building or wall
corollary-1. math. A proposition that is incidentally proved in proving another proposition.
2. easily drawn conclusion /* part of corollary */
countenance-appearance especially the expression of the face
couplet-two lines rhyming
court-11.devoted attention in order to win favor; homage
court-martial-a military or naval court of officers appointed by a commander to try persons
under military law
covert-to desire wrongfully inordinately, or w/o due regard for rights of others
covet-to feel blameworthy for (that which is another's). syn envy
coy-2.shy; modest
crypt-a subterranean chamber or vault
cryptic-mysterious in meaning; puzzling
cubicle-small room or compartment
cumbersome-clumsy, hard to handle
cynical-doubting the worth of life; sarcastic
cynicism-person inclined to doubt, sneer, or sarcastic
D
deadlock-complete standstill
debauch-to corrupt by sensuality, intemperancy
debauched-lead away from virture or excellence
debris-scattered fragment, wreckage
deceit-the act or practice of deceiving; deception
decree-1. a formal order usually having the force of law 2.a judicial decision or order
defame-to attack the good name or reputation of
deft-dexterous, skillful
defunct-completely broken; dead
deign-1.to think fit or in accordance with one's dignity; condescent 3.to condescend to accept
delirious-out of one senses, wildely excited
delude-to mislead the mind or judgement of, deceive
deluge -flood
delve-to carry an intensive and throrough research for date, info, etc.
denizen-an inhabitant; a resident
denounce-to condemn or censure openly or publicly
deprecate-strong expression or disapproval
derange-to throw into disorder; disarranged
deranged-driven mad
desolate-barden or laid waste; devistated
despise-to regard with contempt or disdain; scorn
desultory-lacking in consistency, method, purpose, or visible order; disconnected
deter-to prevent or discourage
deterrant-serving or tending to deter
dexterously-skillful
diabetes-any of several metabolic disorders marked by excessive discharge of urine and
persistent thirst
dilate-to make or become larger and wider
dilatory-slow; tardy
dilemma-a difficult or preplexing situation or problem
dirge-funerial song
discern-to perceive by the sight or other sense or by the intellect
discomfited-to make uneasy or perplexed
disconcert-to upset; to confused
disdain-to look upon or treat with contempt; despise; scorn
disfranchise-1.to deprive a person of a right of citizenship 2.to deprive privileges, rights
dispose-1.to give a tendency or inclination to; incline 2.to put in a particular or the proper
order or arrangement
disquietude-uneasiness, worry, anxiety
dissent-to disagree
dissuade-to deter by advice or persuation; persuade not to do something
divine-of, like, or from a God esp. the Supreme Being
docile-easiliy managed
docile-easiliy managed
doggedly-stubbornly determined
dominant-highly influential
dormer-windown set upright at a sloping roof
douse-to plunge into water; drench 2.to extinguish
dowser-forked stick use to locate underground water or metal deposits; divining rod
dross-a waste product or an iimpurity especially an oxide
drudgery-work that is hard and tiresome
dubiously-doubtful, ambiguous
dwindle-to lessen, diminish
E
ebb-2.a flowing backward or away; decline or decay
eclogue-a pastoral poem
ectoplasm-a ghostly emanation
ectoplasm-glowing vapor supposedly giving off by the body of a medium in a trouce
efface-to destroy or wipe out
effaced-to wipe out
elude-to evade or escape from, as by daring, cleverness, or skill
eminent-1.high in station, rank, or repute; distinguish 2.greatest; utmost
empiricle-derived from experience or experiment
endowed-to provide with property or income
enigma-a puzzling or inexplicable occurrence or situation
ennui-boredom
enormity-huge size
enraptured-to fill with delight
epitome-a person or thing that is typical of or possess to a high degree the features of
a whole class; e.g. She is the epitome of kindness. ./* part of epitome */
epitomize-to serve as an example
equanimity-eveness of mind or temper; calmness
equity-fairness, justice
eradication-get rid of
err-to go astray in thought or belief; be mistaken
erratic-not regular or consistent
escalate-to elevate; to increase in intensity
exberance-luxuriant, growth
exorbitant-exceeding all bounds, as of custom or fairness. Syns see excessive
exorcism-to drive evil spirits out
expedient-(noun) something that is a means to an end
explicit-fully and clearly expressed or demonstrated; nothing implied
explusion-process of driving or forcing out
exposition-the systematic explanation of a subject
extemporizing-speaking of the spur of the moment without preparation
extort-to obtain from a person by force, threat, intimidation, or abuse of
extricated-to distinguish for a related thing
F
fabricate-to make, manufacture
facade-2.a superficial authority or illusion of something
facetious-playfully jocular; humorous
facets-3.aspects; phase
facilitate-make easier
facilitate-make easy, less labor
fate-determined in advance by destiny or fortune
fatuity-smug stupidity; utter foolishness
feat-great or unusual deed
feign-to give a false appearance; pretend
fervor-great warmth and earnestness of feeling; passion
fetter-a chian or shackle placed on the feet
fidelity-strict observance of promises, duties, etc.
flambeaux-flaming torch
flattery-words of praise usually untrue or overstated
flippant-lacking in seriouis; disrespectable; saway
flouted-to insult
fluctuate-to change
flue1.-1.a passage or duct for smoke in a chimney 2.any duct or passage for air, gas, or
the like
fodder-food for horses or cattle
foraging-hunting for food
forlorn-appearing sad or lonley because deserted or abandoned
formidable-arousing fear, dread, or alarm
fortuitously-happening by accident or chance
fractiousness-quarrelsomeness
fraternize-to associate with others in a brotherly or congenial way
fringe-5.one of the alternate light and dark bands produced by diffraction or interference
G
gaiety-quality or state of being gayor
gangrene-death and decay of body tissue, often occuring in a limb, caused by unsufficient
blood supply
garrison-a body of troops stationed in a fortified place
garrulous-talkative
genre-a class or category of artistic endeavor having a particular form, content, technique,
or the like
grander-as in grand
gravitate-1.to move under the influence of gravitational forces 2.to tend toward the lowest
level; sink
grievous-hard to bear
grotesque-odd or unusual shape
guile-treacherous cunning; skillful deceit
H
harangue-a long, blustering or scolding speech
harrowed-distressed; vexed
haste-swiftness of motoin; speed
hauteur-haughtness, arrogance
haze-2. to subject (freshmen, new comers, etc.) to abusive or humiliating tricks and ridicule
herald-person who introduces a king
hickie-1b. a reddish mark left on the skin by a passionate kiss
hitherto-up to this time; until now
homogenous-composed of parts or elements that are all of the same kind; not heterogeneous
hoodwink-to mislead by a trick; deceive
horde-vast number
hulking-large and threating
hysterical-extremely comical
I
ignominy-loss of one's good name; public shame and disgrace
illegible-difficult or impossible to read
immolate-to kill as a sacrifice
immortal-living forever, not subject to death
immunity-resistence to disease
impel-to force, drive forward
impetuous-of, pertaining to, or characterized by sudden or rash action or emotion
impious-lacking reverence; not pious (showing fervor in practicing religion)
implacable-can't be easily calmed or pacified
implicit-not expressly stated; implied
imprecation-a curse
impregnable-firm, unshakeable
impromptu-made or done without previous preparation: an impromptu party
imprudent-shameless
impunity-exemption from punishment
incessant-continuing without interruption
incinerate-to cause to burn to ashes
incline-2.to have a mental tendancy, preference, etc; be disposed
inclusive-1.including the limit or extremes in consideration or account 2.includes everything
incognito-with one's identity hidden or unknown
incorrigible-not able to be corrected
incredulously-with disbelief
indefatigable-tireless work
indeterminate-not precisely fixed or determined
indicative-pointing out, suggestive
indifferent-without interest or concern; not caring
indigent-poor, needy
indignantly-angrily
indiscernible-difficult or impossible to discern or perceive
indolent-lazy, idle
inept-lacking in fitness; unfit, inappropriate
infract-to break or violate (a law)
inherent-belonging to or being a part of the essential character of a person or thing
injunction-a judicial process or order requiring the person or persons to whom it is
directed to do or refrain from doing a particular act /* part of injunction */
injurious-harmful, hurtful, or detrimental
innate -natural, inborn
innate-natural, inborn
innudo-a derogatory hint or insinuation
inscribe-to write or engrave, to enter on a list
insolent-bodly rude or disrespectable, comtemptuously; impertient; insulting
insinuate-to suggest
institute-to establish, set up organization for promotion of learning
insurgent-a person who takes part in forcible opposition of armed resistance to an established
government or authority; rebel /* part of insurgent */
intern-the time between; temporary
intimate-associate in close personal relations
intransigent-refuse to compromise
intrepid-fearless
intrepid-very brave, fearless, inshakeable
intricate-complicated, difficult to understand
intrinsic-belonging to a thing by its very nature: intransic value
inundate-to flood, overflow; to overwhelm by numbers or size
invulnerable-can't be destroyed or killed
itinerant-traveling from place to place as a minister or judge
J
jaunt-a short trip or excursion usually for pleasure; an outing
jeer-to make fun or rude remarks
juxtaposition-to put side by side or close together
L
lackey-a servile follower
lament-to express often vocal mourning or grief for or over
languidly-lack of energy; slowly and listlessly
larceny-theft
lark-1.old world songbook 2 & 3.to have fun; frolic; romp
last judgement-humankind at end of world
latent-hidden; present but not realized
latter-being the second mentioned of two
laudable-praiseworthy
lemma-a subsidiary proposition introducted in proving some other proposition; a helping theorem
lethargy-the quality or state of being drowsy and dull or listless or unenergetic
liability-state if being under obligation, debt
libel-1.a defamation (to attack the good name or reputation) by written or printed words,
pictures rather than by spoken words 2.crime of publishing such materal
liberation-setting free
livid-colors: blush, whitish, redish
loathe-to feel disgust or intense aversion
logic-correct reasoning
longing-strong, persistent desire or craving, esp. for something unattainable or distant
lorries-trucks
louse-small insects. slang: mean or despicable person
lucid-clear to understanding
lucid-easy to understand, clear
lucrative-bringing in money
lugubrious-mornful, dismal, or gloomy
lukewarm-moderately warm; tepid
luminous-1.rading or reflecting light; shining bright 4.clear; readily intelligible
luxuriate-to enjoy oneself without stint; indulge in luxury
Common Prefixes
com-, con-, co-, col-: with, together (+) combine, connect, cooperate, collect
contra-, contro-, counter-: against (-) contradict, controversy, counteract
de-: away from, down, opposite of (-) depart, descent, deactivate
dis-: apart, not (-) dismiss, diagnose
dys-: bad, poor (-) dysfunction
in-, ig-, il-, im-, ir-: not (-) inactive, ignorant, illegal, impossible
in-, il-, im-, ir-: in, into, on inhalte, illuminate, immigrate, irrigate
mis-: wrong, badly (-) misunderstand
mis-, miso-: hatred (-) misanthrope (one who hates all people)
non-: not, the reverse of (-) nonsense
ob-, oc-, of-, op-: over, against, toward, very (-) obstruct, occupy, offend, oppose
post-: after postwar
pre-: before, earlier than preview, prewar
pro-: forward, going ahead of, in favor of (+) proceed, project, prowar
re-: again, back rediscover, repay
un-: not (-) unhappy (
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