Abhor v.

to regard with disgust or hatred

Abject adj. extremely bad, unpleasant, and degrading
Abstemious adj. not self-indulgent, especially when eating and drinking
Accolade n. an award or privilege granted as a special honor
Acerbic adj. sharp and forthright (referring to a comment or wit)
Acquiesce v. accept something reluctantly but without protest
Admonish v. warn or reprimand someone firmly
Altruistic adj. showing a disinterested and selfless concern for the well-being of others
Ambivalent adj. having mixed feelings or contradictory ideas about something or someone.
Ambivalent v. having mixed feelings or contradictory ideas about something or someone
Ameliorate n. make (something bad or unsatisfactory) better
Anomaly n. something that deviates from what is standard, normal, or expected
Apathy n. lack of interest, enthusiasm, or concern
Apotheosis adj. the highest point in the development of something; culmination or climax
Arduous adj. involving or requiring strenuous effort; difficult and tiring
Auspicious adj. conducive to success; favorable
Banal v. so lacking in originality as to be obvious and boring
Beguile adj. charm or enchant (someone), sometimes in a deceptive way
Bellicose adj. demonstrating aggression and willingness to fight
Bombastic n. high-sounding but with little meaning; inflated
Cacophony adj. a harsh, discordant mixture of sounds
Capricious v. given to sudden and unaccountable changes of mood or behavior
Castigate n. reprimand (someone) severely
Catalyst adj. a person or thing that precipitates an event or change
Cogent adj. (of an argument or case) clear, logical, and convincing
Colloquial adj. (of language) used in ordinary or familiar conversation; not formal or literary
Concomitant n. naturally accompanying or associated
Confluence n. an act or process of merging
Conundrum adj. a confusing and difficult problem or question
Corpulent adj. (of a person) fat
Cursory n. hasty and therefore not thorough or detailed
Debacle v. a sudden and ignominious failure; a fiasco
Decry v. publicly denounce
Defenestrate adj. to throw (someone) out of a window
Deleterious n. causing harm or damage
Demagogue v. a political leader who seeks support by appealing to popular desires and prejudices rather than by using ratio
Deprecate adj. express disapproval of
Desultory adj. lacking a plan, purpose, or enthusiasm
Diaphanous n. light, delicate, and translucent
Dichotomy adj. a division or contrast between two things that are or are represented as being opposed or entirely different.
Dichotomy adj. a division or contrast between two things that are or are represented as being opposed or entirely different
Didactic adj. intended to teach, particularly in having moral instruction as an ulterior motive
Disparate adj. essentially different in kind; not allowing comparison
Dissonant adj. lacking harmony or agreement
Ebullient v. cheerful and full of energy
Eclectic adj. deriving ideas, style, or taste from a broad and diverse range of sources
Edify adj. instruct or improve (someone) morally or intellectually
Effervescent adj. vivacious and enthusiastic
Egregious v. outstandingly bad; shocking
Eloquent adj. fluent or persuasive
Enervate n. cause (someone) to feel drained of energy or vitality; weaken
Enigmatic n. difficult to interpret or understand; mysterious
Epiphany n. a sudden realization or comprehension of the essential nature or meaning of something
Epistemology adj. the theory of knowledge, especially with regard to its methods, validity, and scope.
Equanimity n. mental calmness, composure, and evenness of temper, especially in a difficult situation
Esoteric adj. intended for or likely to be understood by only a small number of people with a specialized knowledge or interes
Euphemism v. a mild or indirect word or expression substituted for one considered to be too harsh or blunt when referring to
Evanescent v. soon passing out of sight, memory, or existence; quickly fading or disappearing
Exacerbate v. make (a problem, bad situation, or negative feeling) worse
Exculpate v. show or declare that (someone) is not guilty of wrongdoing
Exhort v. strongly encourage or urge (someone) to do something
Exonerate v. (especially of an official body) absolve (someone) from blame for a fault or wrongdoing
Explicate adj. analyze and develop (an idea or principle) in detail
Extol adj. praise enthusiastically
Fatuous n. silly and pointless
Fecund adj. producing or capable of producing an abundance of offspring or new growth; fertile
Fervor adj. intense and passionate feeling
Flagrant adj. (of an action considered wrong or immoral) conspicuously or obviously offensive
Flippant adj. not showing a serious or respectful attitude
Fortuitous adj. happening by accident or chance rather than design
Frivolous adj. not having any serious purpose or value
Garrulous adj. excessively talkative, especially on trivial matters
Gregarious n. (of a person) fond of company; sociable
Hackneyed n. (of a phrase or idea) lacking significance through having been overused; unoriginal and trite
Harangue n. a lengthy and aggressive speech
Hedonist adj. a person who believes that the pursuit of pleasure is the most important thing in life; a pleasure-seeker
Hegemony n. leadership or dominance, especially by one state or social group over others.
Histrionic n. overly theatrical or melodramatic in character or style
Iconoclast adj. a person who attacks cherished beliefs or institutions.
Iconoclast adj. a person who attacks cherished beliefs or institutions
Idiosyncrasy adj. a mode of behavior or way of thought peculiar to an individual
Ignominious adj. deserving or causing public disgrace or shame
Impetuous adj. acting or done quickly and without thought or care
Impudent v. not showing due respect for another person; impertinent
Incessant adj. (of something regarded as unpleasant) continuing without pause or interruption
Incipient adj. in an initial stage; beginning to happen or develop
Inculcate adj. instill (an attitude, idea, or habit) by persistent instruction
Ineffable adj. too great or extreme to be expressed or described in words
Inexorable adj. impossible to stop or prevent
Ingenuous adj. (of a person or action) innocent and unsuspecting
Innocuous adj. not harmful or offensive
Inscrutable adj. impossible to understand or interpret
Insidious v. proceeding in a gradual, subtle way, but with harmful effects
Insipid n. lacking flavor; dull or lifeless
Intrepid v. fearless; adventurous (often used for rhetorical or humorous effect)
Inure adj. accustom (someone) to something, especially something unpleasant
Invective adj. insulting, abusive, or highly critical language
Inveigle adj. persuade (someone) to do something by means of deception or flattery
Invidious v. likely to arouse or incur resentment or anger in others; unfairly discriminating
Irascible n. having or showing a tendency to be easily angered
Jocular adj. fond of or characterized by joking; humorous or playful
Juxtapose adj. place or deal with close together for contrasting effect
Juxtaposition adj. the fact of two things being seen or placed close together with contrasting effect.
Kinetic n. relating to or resulting from motion.
Laconic adj. (of a person, speech, or style of writing) using very few words
Languid adj. displaying or having a disinclination for physical exertion or effort; slow and relaxed
Lassitude adj. a state of physical or mental weariness; lack of energy
Loquacious adj. tending to talk a great deal; talkative
Lucid adj. expressed clearly; easy to understand
Lugubrious n. looking or sounding sad and dismal
Luminous adj. full of or shedding light; bright or shining, especially in the dark.
Magnanimous adj. very generous or forgiving, especially toward a rival or someone less powerful than oneself.
Magnanimous adj. generous or forgiving, especially towards a rival or less powerful person
Malfeasance n. wrongdoing or misconduct, especially by a public official
Maudlin v. self-pityingly or tearfully sentimental, often through drunkenness
Mendacious n. not telling the truth; lying
Mercurial adj. subject to sudden or unpredictable changes of mood or mind
Metaphor adj. a figure of speech in which a word or phrase is applied to an object or action to which it is not literally applicab
Mitigate adj. make (something bad) less severe, serious, or painful
Modicum adj. a small quantity of a particular thing, especially something considered desirable or valuable
Morose adj. sullen and ill-tempered
Munificent adj. (of a gift or sum of money) larger or more generous than is usual or necessary
Myopic n. lacking imagination, foresight, or intellectual insight
Nascent adj. just coming into existence and beginning to display signs of future potential.
Nascent adj. just coming into existence and beginning to display signs of future potential
Nebulous v. in the form of a cloud or haze; hazy
Nefarious v. (typically of an action or activity) wicked or criminal
Nihilism adj. the rejection of all religious and moral principles, often in the belief that life is meaningless
Nonplussed adj. (of a person) surprised and confused so much that they are unsure how to react
Obdurate adj. stubbornly refusing to change one's opinion or course of action
Obfuscate adj. render obscure, unclear, or unintelligible.
Obfuscate adj. render obscure, unclear, or unintelligible
Objurgate adj. rebuke severely; scold
Obsequious adj. obedient or attentive to an excessive or servile degree
Obtuse n. annoyingly insensitive or slow to understand
Officious n. assertive of authority in an annoyingly domineering way, especially with regard to petty or trivial matters
Onerous adj. involving an amount of effort and difficulty that is oppressively burdensome
Opulent adj. ostentatiously rich and luxurious or lavish
Ostensible adj. stated or appearing to be true, but not necessarily so
Paltry adj. (of an amount) small or meager; petty or trivial
Paradox adj. a seemingly absurd or self-contradictory statement or proposition that when investigated or explained may pro
Pedagogy adj. the method and practice of teaching, especially as an academic subject or theoretical concept.
Pensive n. engaged in, involving, or reflecting deep or serious thought
Perfunctory n. (of an action or gesture) carried out with a minimum of effort or reflection
Perspicacious adj. having a ready insight into and understanding of things
Pertinent adj. relevant or applicable to a particular matter; apposite
Phlegmatic adj. (of a person) having an unemotional and stolidly calm disposition
Pithy adj. (of language or style) concise and forcefully expressive
Platitude v. a remark or statement, especially one with a moral content, that has been used too often to be interesting or tho
Plethora adj. a large or excessive amount of something
Poignant adj. evoking a keen sense of sadness or regret
Pragmatic n. dealing with things sensibly and realistically in a way that is based on practical rather than theoretical consider
Precarious adj. not securely held or in position; dangerously likely to fall or collapse
Precipitate v. cause (an event or situation, typically one that is bad or undesirable) to happen suddenly, unexpectedly, or pre
Precipitate adj. to cause sth to happen suddenly, unexpectedly or prematurely
Prevaricate n. speak or act in an evasive way; to deviate from the truth
Profuse v. (especially of something offered or discharged) exuberantly plentiful; abundant
Prolific adj. (of a plant, animal, or person) producing much fruit or foliage or many offspring; (of a creative artist) producing m
Propensity adj. an inclination or natural tendency to behave in a particular way
Prosaic n. having the style or diction of prose; lacking poetic beauty
Protract adj. prolong; lengthen in time
Puerile adj. childishly silly and trivial
Quandary adj. a state of perplexity or uncertainty over what to do in a difficult situation.
Quandary adj. a state of perplexity or uncertainty over what to do in a difficult situation
Quell n. put an end to (a rebellion or other disorder), typically by the use of force
Querulous n. complaining in a petulant or whining manner
Quixotic adj. exceedingly idealistic; unrealistic and impractical
Rancor adj. bitterness or resentfulness, especially when long-standing
Recalcitrant adj. having an obstinately uncooperative attitude toward authority or discipline
Redolent adj. strongly reminiscent or suggestive of something
Refulgent adj. shining brightly; radiant; gleaming
Reticent adj. not revealing one's thoughts or feelings readily
Reverie adj. a state of being pleasantly lost in one's thoughts; a daydream
Rhetoric adj. the art of effective or persuasive speaking or writing, especially the use of figures of speech and other techniqu
Ribald adj. referring to sexual matters in an amusingly coarse or irreverent way
Sagacious adj. having or showing keen mental discernment and good judgment; shrewd
Salient adj. most noticeable or important; prominent
Sanguine adj. optimistic or positive, especially in an apparently bad or difficult situation
Sardonic n. grimly mocking or cynical
Scrupulous n. (of a person or process) diligent, thorough, and extremely attentive to details; having moral integrity
Sedulous adj. (of a person or action) showing dedication and diligence; diligent
Soporific adj. tending to induce drowsiness or sleep
Spurious adj. not being what it purports to be; false or fake
Staid adj. sedate, respectable, and unadventurous
Supercilious adj. behaving or looking as though one thinks one is superior to others
Surreptitious adj. kept secret, especially because it would not be approved of
Sycophant v. a person who acts obsequiously toward someone important in order to gain an advantage
Synthesis adj. the combination of ideas to form a theory or system.
Taciturn adj. (of a person) reserved or uncommunicative in speech; saying little
Tantamount n. equivalent in seriousness to; virtually the same as
Tenacious adj. tending to keep a firm hold of something; clinging or adhering closely
Timorous adj. showing or suffering from nervousness, fear, or a lack of confidence
Torpid adj. mentally or physically inactive; lethargic
Trite adj. (of a remark, opinion, or idea) overused and consequently of little import; lacking originality or freshness
Truncate adj. shorten (something) by cutting off the top or end.
Turgid adj. (of language or style) tediously pompous or bombastic; swollen or distended
Ubiquitous adj. present, appearing, or found everywhere.
Ubiquitous v. present, appearing, or found everywhere
Umbrage n. offense or annoyance
Unctuous adj. excessively or ingratiatingly flattering; oily
Unequivocal adj. leaving no doubt; unambiguous
Unfettered adj. release from restraint or inhibition
Unscrupulous adj. having or showing no moral principles; not honest or fair
Vacuous adj. having or showing a lack of thought or intelligence; mindless
Venerable adj. accorded a great deal of respect, especially because of age, wisdom, or character
Verbose adj. using or expressed in more words than are needed; wordy
Vex v. make (someone) feel annoyed, frustrated, or worried, especially with trivial matters.
Vexation adj. the state of being annoyed, frustrated, or worried
Vicarious adj. experienced in the imagination through the feelings or actions of another person
Vindictive adj. having or showing a strong or unreasoning desire for revenge
Virulent n. (of a disease or poison) extremely severe or harmful in its effects; bitterly hostile or antagonistic
Vitriolic adj. filled with bitter criticism or malice
Vivacious adj. (especially of a woman) attractively lively and animated
Vociferous adj. expressing or characterized by vehement opinions; loud and forceful
Voracious adj. wanting or devouring great quantities of food; having a very eager approach to an activity
Waive n. refrain from insisting on or using (a right or claim); surrender or give up (a particular right or privilege)
Wary feeling or showing caution about possible dangers or problems
Whimsical adj. playfully quaint or fanciful, especially in an appealing and amusing way
Wistful adj. having or showing a feeling of vague or regretful longing.
Xenophobia intense or irrational dislike or fear of people from other countries.
Zealous adj. having or showing zeal; fervent or enthusiastic