|
abate |
to become less strong or severe; or to make something less strong |
3 |
4 |
1 |
0 / 0 |
|
aberrant |
departing from what is normal, expected, or accepted |
8 |
9 |
1 |
0 / 0 |
|
abhor |
to strongly dislike or hate something |
12 |
13 |
1 |
0 / 0 |
|
abrasive |
harsh, rude, or irritating in manner or behavior |
6 |
7 |
1 |
0 / 0 |
|
absolve |
to free someone from blame, guilt, or responsibility |
2 |
5 |
2 |
0 / 0 |
|
abstain |
to deliberately choose not to do or take part in something |
11 |
12 |
1 |
0 / 0 |
|
acquiesce |
to accept or agree to something reluctantly but without protest |
5 |
6 |
1 |
0 / 0 |
|
acrimonious |
angry and bitter, especially in speech or disagreement |
10 |
11 |
1 |
0 / 0 |
|
acumen |
the ability to make quick, accurate judgments and decisions |
4 |
5 |
1 |
0 / 0 |
|
adamant |
firmly refusing to change an opinion or decision |
5 |
6 |
1 |
0 / 0 |
|
admonish |
to warn or criticize someone firmly but usually gently |
5 |
6 |
1 |
0 / 0 |
|
adroit |
skillful, clever, and effective in handling a situation |
10 |
11 |
1 |
0 / 0 |
|
adversary |
a person or group that opposes or competes with another |
11 |
12 |
1 |
0 / 0 |
|
adverse |
harmful, unfavorable, or likely to cause difficulty |
4 |
5 |
1 |
0 / 0 |
|
advocate |
to publicly support or recommend an idea, plan, or cause |
3 |
4 |
1 |
0 / 0 |
|
affable |
friendly, pleasant, and easy to talk to |
5 |
6 |
1 |
0 / 0 |
|
aggregate |
to combine separate amounts, items, or data into a total or whole |
7 |
8 |
1 |
0 / 0 |
|
alleviate |
to make pain, difficulty, or a problem less severe |
2 |
5 |
2 |
0 / 0 |
|
aloof |
emotionally distant and not friendly or involved |
11 |
12 |
1 |
0 / 0 |
|
alter |
to change something |
1 |
4 |
2 |
0 / 0 |
|
altruistic |
showing concern for the well-being of others without personal gain |
4 |
5 |
1 |
0 / 0 |
|
ambiguous |
unclear because it can have more than one possible meaning |
1 |
4 |
2 |
0 / 0 |
|
ambivalent |
having mixed or conflicting feelings about something |
2 |
5 |
2 |
0 / 0 |
|
ameliorate |
to make a bad or difficult situation better |
9 |
10 |
1 |
0 / 0 |
|
amicable |
friendly and peaceful, especially after disagreement |
10 |
11 |
1 |
0 / 0 |
|
analyze |
to examine something carefully by looking at its parts |
1 |
4 |
2 |
0 / 0 |
|
anecdotal |
based on personal stories rather than systematic evidence |
11 |
12 |
1 |
0 / 0 |
|
animosity |
strong dislike or hostility |
2 |
5 |
2 |
0 / 0 |
|
anomaly |
something that differs from what is normal, expected, or typical |
7 |
8 |
1 |
0 / 0 |
|
antagonize |
to cause someone to become hostile or unfriendly |
2 |
5 |
2 |
0 / 0 |
|
antiquated |
old-fashioned or no longer useful because something newer exists |
11 |
12 |
1 |
0 / 0 |
|
apathetic |
showing little interest, emotion, or concern |
10 |
11 |
1 |
0 / 0 |
|
appease |
to calm or satisfy someone by giving them what they want |
5 |
6 |
1 |
0 / 0 |
|
apprehensive |
worried or uneasy about something that may happen |
5 |
6 |
1 |
0 / 0 |
|
approach |
a way of dealing with something; or to come closer |
1 |
4 |
2 |
0 / 0 |
|
approximate |
close to the exact amount; or to estimate roughly |
1 |
4 |
2 |
0 / 0 |
|
arbitrary |
based on a choice or decision without a clear reason or rule |
1 |
4 |
2 |
0 / 0 |
|
arbitrate |
to settle a disagreement by acting as a neutral judge |
2 |
5 |
2 |
0 / 0 |
|
arduous |
requiring great effort, endurance, or difficulty |
8 |
9 |
1 |
0 / 0 |
|
articulate |
able to express ideas clearly and effectively |
5 |
6 |
1 |
0 / 0 |
|
assertive |
confident in expressing opinions or needs without being aggressive |
11 |
12 |
1 |
0 / 0 |
|
assiduous |
showing constant, careful, and persistent effort |
8 |
9 |
1 |
0 / 0 |
|
assimilate |
to absorb and understand information or become part of a group |
2 |
5 |
2 |
0 / 0 |
|
astute |
clever and quick to understand situations |
2 |
5 |
2 |
0 / 0 |
|
audacious |
bold and willing to take risks, sometimes shockingly so |
2 |
5 |
2 |
0 / 0 |
|
augment |
to increase the size, amount, strength, or value of something |
9 |
10 |
1 |
0 / 0 |
|
austere |
plain, strict, or without unnecessary comfort or decoration |
4 |
5 |
1 |
0 / 0 |
|
autonomous |
independent and able to govern or control itself |
7 |
8 |
1 |
0 / 0 |
|
avert |
to prevent something bad from happening |
2 |
5 |
2 |
0 / 0 |
|
banal |
so ordinary or overused that it is boring and unoriginal |
12 |
13 |
1 |
0 / 0 |
|
begrudge |
to resent someone for having or receiving something |
11 |
12 |
1 |
0 / 0 |
|
belligerent |
hostile, aggressive, and eager to argue or fight |
10 |
11 |
1 |
0 / 0 |
|
benevolent |
kind and generous, especially toward people in need |
6 |
7 |
1 |
0 / 0 |
|
benign |
gentle or harmless; not dangerous or threatening |
10 |
11 |
1 |
0 / 0 |
|
bolster |
to support or strengthen something |
3 |
4 |
1 |
0 / 0 |
|
brevity |
the quality of using few words or lasting only a short time |
11 |
12 |
1 |
0 / 0 |
|
calculated |
planned carefully to achieve a particular result |
11 |
12 |
1 |
0 / 0 |
|
candid |
honest and direct, even when the truth may be uncomfortable |
3 |
4 |
1 |
0 / 0 |
|
capricious |
changing suddenly and unpredictably, often for no clear reason |
6 |
7 |
1 |
0 / 0 |
|
caustic |
sharply critical, sarcastic, or hurtful in speech |
10 |
11 |
1 |
0 / 0 |
|
censure |
to express strong official criticism or disapproval |
5 |
6 |
1 |
0 / 0 |
|
circumspect |
careful to consider possible risks before acting or speaking |
6 |
7 |
1 |
0 / 0 |
|
circumvent |
to avoid or get around a rule, problem, or obstacle |
4 |
5 |
1 |
0 / 0 |
|
clandestine |
kept secret because it is improper, illegal, or meant to be hidden |
6 |
7 |
1 |
0 / 0 |
|
coalesce |
to come together and form one larger group or whole |
9 |
10 |
1 |
0 / 0 |
|
coerce |
to force someone to do something through pressure or threats |
12 |
13 |
1 |
0 / 0 |
|
coherent |
clear, logical, and well organized |
3 |
4 |
1 |
0 / 0 |
|
compel |
to force or strongly persuade someone to do something |
3 |
4 |
1 |
0 / 0 |
|
complacent |
too satisfied with a situation to notice possible problems |
4 |
5 |
1 |
0 / 0 |
|
comprehensive |
including nearly everything necessary or relevant |
11 |
12 |
1 |
0 / 0 |
|
concede |
to admit that something is true, often unwillingly |
3 |
4 |
1 |
0 / 0 |
|
conciliatory |
intended to reduce conflict and restore friendly relations |
8 |
9 |
1 |
0 / 0 |
|
concise |
expressing much in few words without unnecessary detail |
4 |
5 |
1 |
0 / 0 |
|
conclusive |
strong enough to prove something or settle a question |
7 |
8 |
1 |
0 / 0 |
|
concur |
to agree with an opinion, decision, or conclusion |
5 |
6 |
1 |
0 / 0 |
|
concurrent |
happening or existing at the same time |
7 |
8 |
1 |
0 / 0 |
|
condescending |
showing that one believes oneself superior to others |
6 |
7 |
1 |
0 / 0 |
|
condone |
to accept or allow behavior that is considered wrong |
9 |
10 |
1 |
0 / 0 |
|
conjecture |
a conclusion or guess based on incomplete evidence |
6 |
7 |
1 |
0 / 0 |
|
consequence |
a result or effect, especially one caused by an action |
1 |
4 |
2 |
0 / 0 |
|
consistent |
staying the same over time or agreeing with something else |
1 |
4 |
2 |
0 / 0 |
|
conspicuous |
easy to notice because it stands out clearly |
5 |
6 |
1 |
0 / 0 |
|
constrain |
to limit or restrict someone's choices, actions, or development |
8 |
9 |
1 |
0 / 0 |
|
construe |
to interpret the meaning of a word, statement, or action in a particular way |
9 |
10 |
1 |
0 / 0 |
|
contemptuous |
showing strong disrespect or scorn |
6 |
7 |
1 |
0 / 0 |
|
contentious |
likely to cause disagreement or involving strong disagreement |
4 |
5 |
1 |
0 / 0 |
|
contrast |
a clear difference; or to show how things are different |
1 |
4 |
2 |
0 / 0 |
|
contrite |
feeling sincere regret or guilt for something wrong |
10 |
11 |
1 |
0 / 0 |
|
controversial |
causing strong disagreement or public debate |
11 |
12 |
1 |
0 / 0 |
|
converge |
to move toward the same point or become more similar |
8 |
9 |
1 |
0 / 0 |
|
copious |
large in amount or quantity; abundant |
10 |
11 |
1 |
0 / 0 |
|
correlate |
to show or have a relationship in which two things change or occur together |
7 |
8 |
1 |
0 / 0 |
|
corroborate |
to confirm or support a statement with additional evidence |
3 |
4 |
1 |
0 / 0 |
|
corrosive |
gradually damaging or weakening something, physically or figuratively |
12 |
13 |
1 |
0 / 0 |
|
credible |
believable and worthy of trust |
2 |
5 |
2 |
0 / 0 |
|
credulous |
too ready to believe things without enough evidence |
5 |
6 |
1 |
0 / 0 |
|
criterion |
a standard used to judge or decide something |
3 |
4 |
1 |
0 / 0 |
|
cryptic |
mysterious or difficult to understand because the meaning is hidden |
10 |
11 |
1 |
0 / 0 |
|
cumulative |
increasing or growing through repeated additions over time |
7 |
8 |
1 |
0 / 0 |
|
cursory |
quick and not detailed or thorough |
2 |
5 |
2 |
0 / 0 |
|
cynical |
believing that people are mainly motivated by selfish interests |
11 |
12 |
1 |
0 / 0 |
|
dearth |
a lack or shortage of something |
2 |
5 |
2 |
0 / 0 |
|
debilitate |
to make someone or something physically or mentally weaker |
11 |
12 |
1 |
0 / 0 |
|
deceptive |
giving a false impression or intended to mislead |
11 |
12 |
1 |
0 / 0 |
|
decorum |
proper and polite behavior appropriate to a situation |
5 |
6 |
1 |
0 / 0 |
|
deferential |
showing respectful attention to someone of higher status or authority |
5 |
6 |
1 |
0 / 0 |
|
deficient |
not having enough of something essential |
2 |
5 |
2 |
0 / 0 |
|
deleterious |
causing harm or damage |
12 |
13 |
1 |
0 / 0 |
|
deliberate |
done intentionally and with careful thought |
3 |
4 |
1 |
0 / 0 |
|
delineate |
to describe or show something precisely and clearly |
9 |
10 |
1 |
0 / 0 |
|
denounce |
to publicly condemn or strongly criticize someone or something |
9 |
10 |
1 |
0 / 0 |
|
deplete |
to use up or greatly reduce a supply or resource |
8 |
9 |
1 |
0 / 0 |
|
deride |
to mock or speak about someone or something with contempt |
12 |
13 |
1 |
0 / 0 |
|
derive |
to get or develop something from a source |
1 |
4 |
2 |
0 / 0 |
|
despondent |
very discouraged, unhappy, and without hope |
10 |
11 |
1 |
0 / 0 |
|
deter |
to discourage someone from acting by making the consequences seem risky or unpleasant |
11 |
12 |
1 |
0 / 0 |
|
detract |
to reduce the value, importance, or quality of something |
2 |
5 |
2 |
0 / 0 |
|
digress |
to move away from the main subject while speaking or writing |
2 |
5 |
2 |
0 / 0 |
|
diligent |
showing steady, careful, and persistent effort |
4 |
5 |
1 |
0 / 0 |
|
discern |
to notice, recognize, or understand something that is not obvious |
3 |
4 |
1 |
0 / 0 |
|
discrepancy |
a difference between things that are expected to agree |
11 |
12 |
1 |
0 / 0 |
|
discrete |
separate and distinct from other things |
8 |
9 |
1 |
0 / 0 |
|
disdain |
a feeling that someone or something is unworthy of respect |
6 |
7 |
1 |
0 / 0 |
|
dismiss |
to reject an idea as unimportant or unworthy of consideration |
3 |
4 |
1 |
0 / 0 |
|
disparage |
to speak about someone or something in a way that lowers its value or reputation |
5 |
6 |
1 |
0 / 0 |
|
dispassionate |
not influenced by strong emotion and therefore able to judge fairly |
11 |
12 |
1 |
0 / 0 |
|
dispel |
to cause a doubt, fear, or false belief to disappear |
12 |
13 |
1 |
0 / 0 |
|
disseminate |
to spread information or ideas widely |
9 |
10 |
1 |
0 / 0 |
|
dissent |
disagreement with an accepted or majority opinion |
7 |
8 |
1 |
0 / 0 |
|
distinguish |
to recognize or show the difference between things |
1 |
4 |
2 |
0 / 0 |
|
distort |
to twist or change the truth, meaning, or appearance of something |
2 |
5 |
2 |
0 / 0 |
|
diverge |
to move apart, develop differently, or disagree |
8 |
9 |
1 |
0 / 0 |
|
divulge |
to reveal information that was previously secret or private |
11 |
12 |
1 |
0 / 0 |
|
docile |
calm, obedient, and easy to control or teach |
10 |
11 |
1 |
0 / 0 |
|
doctrine |
a set of beliefs or principles taught or accepted by a group |
8 |
9 |
1 |
0 / 0 |
|
dogmatic |
stubbornly stating opinions as if they are unquestionably true |
4 |
5 |
1 |
0 / 0 |
|
dubious |
doubtful, uncertain, or not likely to be trustworthy |
5 |
6 |
1 |
0 / 0 |
|
eccentric |
unconventional and noticeably different from what is considered normal |
6 |
7 |
1 |
0 / 0 |
|
eclectic |
made up of ideas or styles chosen from many different sources |
4 |
5 |
1 |
0 / 0 |
|
elaborate |
to add more detail or explain something more fully |
3 |
4 |
1 |
0 / 0 |
|
elated |
extremely happy and excited |
12 |
13 |
1 |
0 / 0 |
|
elicit |
to draw out a response, answer, or reaction |
2 |
5 |
2 |
0 / 0 |
|
eloquent |
fluent, persuasive, and effective in speaking or writing |
4 |
5 |
1 |
0 / 0 |
|
elusive |
difficult to find, catch, achieve, or understand |
8 |
9 |
1 |
0 / 0 |
|
empirical |
based on observation, experience, or experiment rather than theory alone |
7 |
8 |
1 |
0 / 0 |
|
emulate |
to try to match or equal someone by copying their successful qualities |
4 |
5 |
1 |
0 / 0 |
|
endorse |
to publicly approve, support, or recommend something |
3 |
4 |
1 |
0 / 0 |
|
engender |
to cause a feeling, condition, or situation to develop |
9 |
10 |
1 |
0 / 0 |
|
enigmatic |
mysterious and difficult to understand or explain |
6 |
7 |
1 |
0 / 0 |
|
enumerate |
to list things one by one |
9 |
10 |
1 |
0 / 0 |
|
ephemeral |
lasting for only a very short time |
8 |
9 |
1 |
0 / 0 |
|
equitable |
fair and reasonable, especially in the way people are treated |
8 |
9 |
1 |
0 / 0 |
|
equivocal |
unclear or open to more than one interpretation, often deliberately |
7 |
8 |
1 |
0 / 0 |
|
equivocate |
to use deliberately unclear language to avoid committing to a clear position |
9 |
10 |
1 |
0 / 0 |
|
erratic |
unpredictable or irregular in movement, behavior, or quality |
4 |
5 |
1 |
0 / 0 |
|
erroneous |
incorrect because of an error or mistaken belief |
5 |
6 |
1 |
0 / 0 |
|
erudite |
having or showing great knowledge gained through study |
10 |
11 |
1 |
0 / 0 |
|
establish |
to create, set up, or show something clearly |
1 |
4 |
2 |
0 / 0 |
|
evaluate |
to judge the quality, value, or effectiveness of something |
1 |
4 |
2 |
0 / 0 |
|
evasive |
avoiding a direct answer or trying to escape attention or responsibility |
4 |
5 |
1 |
0 / 0 |
|
evident |
clear or easy to see or understand |
1 |
4 |
2 |
0 / 0 |
|
exacerbate |
to make a problem, condition, or situation worse |
2 |
5 |
2 |
0 / 0 |
|
exasperate |
to irritate or frustrate someone greatly |
12 |
13 |
1 |
0 / 0 |
|
exemplary |
excellent enough to serve as a model or example |
4 |
5 |
1 |
0 / 0 |
|
exemplify |
to be a clear example of a quality, idea, or type |
11 |
12 |
1 |
0 / 0 |
|
exhaustive |
complete and thorough, including all or nearly all possibilities |
7 |
8 |
1 |
0 / 0 |
|
exonerate |
to officially clear someone from blame or responsibility |
12 |
13 |
1 |
0 / 0 |
|
explicit |
stated clearly and directly, leaving no doubt |
2 |
5 |
2 |
0 / 0 |
|
expound |
to explain an idea or theory in detail |
9 |
10 |
1 |
0 / 0 |
|
extrapolate |
to estimate or infer something beyond the known information |
9 |
10 |
1 |
0 / 0 |
|
exuberant |
full of energy, excitement, or cheerful enthusiasm |
10 |
11 |
1 |
0 / 0 |
|
facilitate |
to make an action or process easier |
8 |
9 |
1 |
0 / 0 |
|
factor |
something that helps cause or influence a result |
1 |
4 |
2 |
0 / 0 |
|
fallacy |
a mistaken belief or faulty idea, especially in reasoning |
2 |
5 |
2 |
0 / 0 |
|
fastidious |
very careful about details and difficult to please |
2 |
5 |
2 |
0 / 0 |
|
feasible |
possible and practical to do successfully |
2 |
5 |
2 |
0 / 0 |
|
feign |
to pretend to have a feeling, condition, or quality that is not genuine |
12 |
13 |
1 |
0 / 0 |
|
fervent |
showing strong and sincere enthusiasm or emotion |
6 |
7 |
1 |
0 / 0 |
|
finite |
having a limit or end; not infinite |
8 |
9 |
1 |
0 / 0 |
|
flagrant |
obviously wrong or offensive in a shocking way |
12 |
13 |
1 |
0 / 0 |
|
foreboding |
a feeling that something bad is going to happen |
2 |
5 |
2 |
0 / 0 |
|
forestall |
to prevent or delay something by taking action in advance |
9 |
10 |
1 |
0 / 0 |
|
formidable |
very difficult, powerful, or impressive |
4 |
5 |
1 |
0 / 0 |
|
formulate |
to develop or create something carefully, such as a plan or idea |
2 |
5 |
2 |
0 / 0 |
|
forthright |
direct, honest, and straightforward in speech or behavior |
6 |
7 |
1 |
0 / 0 |
|
fortify |
to strengthen or protect something |
2 |
5 |
2 |
0 / 0 |
|
frivolous |
not serious or useful; lacking an important purpose |
10 |
11 |
1 |
0 / 0 |
|
frugal |
careful about spending money or using resources; not wasteful |
4 |
5 |
1 |
0 / 0 |
|
futile |
unlikely to succeed or produce a useful result |
3 |
4 |
1 |
0 / 0 |
|
grapple |
to struggle with or work hard to understand a difficult problem |
2 |
5 |
2 |
0 / 0 |
|
gregarious |
sociable and enjoying the company of other people |
5 |
6 |
1 |
0 / 0 |
|
hackneyed |
overused so often that it has become dull or unoriginal |
6 |
7 |
1 |
0 / 0 |
|
hamper |
to make progress or movement more difficult |
9 |
10 |
1 |
0 / 0 |
|
haughty |
proud and acting as though other people are less important |
10 |
11 |
1 |
0 / 0 |
|
hierarchy |
a system in which people or things are ranked by level or importance |
7 |
8 |
1 |
0 / 0 |
|
hindrance |
something that makes progress difficult |
2 |
5 |
2 |
0 / 0 |
|
hypothetical |
based on an imagined situation rather than a real one |
2 |
5 |
2 |
0 / 0 |
|
imminent |
about to happen very soon |
10 |
11 |
1 |
0 / 0 |
|
immutable |
unable to be changed |
8 |
9 |
1 |
0 / 0 |
|
impartial |
fair and not favoring one side over another |
3 |
4 |
1 |
0 / 0 |
|
impeccable |
without mistakes or faults; extremely well done |
11 |
12 |
1 |
0 / 0 |
|
imperative |
extremely important or necessary |
2 |
5 |
2 |
0 / 0 |
|
impetuous |
acting quickly and without enough thought about the consequences |
8 |
9 |
1 |
0 / 0 |
|
implicit |
suggested or understood without being directly stated |
7 |
8 |
1 |
0 / 0 |
|
improvise |
to create or perform something without preparing it beforehand |
12 |
13 |
1 |
0 / 0 |
|
impugn |
to challenge the truth, honesty, or character of someone or something |
9 |
10 |
1 |
0 / 0 |
|
incessant |
continuing without stopping or pausing |
12 |
13 |
1 |
0 / 0 |
|
incisive |
clear, sharp, and showing strong understanding or judgment |
8 |
9 |
1 |
0 / 0 |
|
incongruous |
not fitting together naturally or seeming out of place |
6 |
7 |
1 |
0 / 0 |
|
indicate |
to show, point out, or suggest something |
1 |
4 |
2 |
0 / 0 |
|
indifferent |
having little interest, concern, or preference |
11 |
12 |
1 |
0 / 0 |
|
indignant |
angry because something seems unfair or insulting |
5 |
6 |
1 |
0 / 0 |
|
indispensable |
absolutely necessary and impossible to do without |
7 |
8 |
1 |
0 / 0 |
|
indolent |
habitually lazy and avoiding effort |
6 |
7 |
1 |
0 / 0 |
|
induce |
to cause something to happen or persuade someone to do something |
8 |
9 |
1 |
0 / 0 |
|
inept |
lacking skill or ability in a particular situation |
12 |
13 |
1 |
0 / 0 |
|
inevitable |
certain to happen or impossible to avoid |
1 |
4 |
2 |
0 / 0 |
|
infer |
to reach a conclusion from evidence or clues |
1 |
4 |
2 |
0 / 0 |
|
ingenuous |
honest, innocent, and straightforward, sometimes from lack of experience |
10 |
11 |
1 |
0 / 0 |
|
inherent |
existing as a natural or essential part of something |
4 |
5 |
1 |
0 / 0 |
|
inhibit |
to prevent, slow, or limit an action or process |
3 |
4 |
1 |
0 / 0 |
|
innocuous |
harmless and not likely to cause damage or offense |
6 |
7 |
1 |
0 / 0 |
|
innovative |
introducing new ideas, methods, or designs |
3 |
4 |
1 |
0 / 0 |
|
insipid |
lacking flavor, interest, energy, or excitement |
10 |
11 |
1 |
0 / 0 |
|
insular |
narrow in outlook because of limited experience with other people or ideas |
11 |
12 |
1 |
0 / 0 |
|
integral |
essential and necessary as part of a whole |
8 |
9 |
1 |
0 / 0 |
|
interpret |
to explain or understand the meaning of something |
1 |
4 |
2 |
0 / 0 |
|
intrepid |
fearless and willing to face danger or difficulty |
6 |
7 |
1 |
0 / 0 |
|
intuitive |
understood or known through instinct rather than deliberate reasoning |
12 |
13 |
1 |
0 / 0 |
|
invoke |
to refer to or call upon a rule, authority, idea, or power for support |
7 |
8 |
1 |
0 / 0 |
|
judicious |
showing good judgment and careful thought |
4 |
5 |
1 |
0 / 0 |
|
justify |
to give good reasons or evidence to show that something is reasonable |
1 |
4 |
2 |
0 / 0 |
|
juxtapose |
to place two things close together so their differences or similarities are clear |
9 |
10 |
1 |
0 / 0 |
|
lament |
to express sadness or regret about something |
12 |
13 |
1 |
0 / 0 |
|
lethargic |
lacking energy, enthusiasm, or alertness |
5 |
6 |
1 |
0 / 0 |
|
lucid |
clear and easy to understand |
3 |
4 |
1 |
0 / 0 |
|
magnanimous |
generous and forgiving, especially toward a rival or weaker person |
5 |
6 |
1 |
0 / 0 |
|
magnitude |
the great size, extent, or importance of something |
7 |
8 |
1 |
0 / 0 |
|
maintain |
to keep something going, at the same level, or in good condition |
1 |
4 |
2 |
0 / 0 |
|
malicious |
intending to harm or cause suffering to someone |
11 |
12 |
1 |
0 / 0 |
|
malleable |
able to be shaped, changed, or influenced fairly easily |
12 |
13 |
1 |
0 / 0 |
|
meager |
too small in amount or quantity; insufficient |
4 |
5 |
1 |
0 / 0 |
|
mediate |
to help opposing people or groups reach an agreement |
8 |
9 |
1 |
0 / 0 |
|
meticulous |
extremely careful and attentive to small details |
3 |
4 |
1 |
0 / 0 |
|
mitigate |
to make something harmful, unpleasant, or severe less serious |
3 |
4 |
1 |
0 / 0 |
|
morose |
gloomy, withdrawn, and bad-tempered |
10 |
11 |
1 |
0 / 0 |
|
mundane |
ordinary, routine, and lacking excitement or special interest |
6 |
7 |
1 |
0 / 0 |
|
negate |
to cancel, deny, or make something ineffective |
9 |
10 |
1 |
0 / 0 |
|
negligent |
failing to give proper care, attention, or responsibility |
10 |
11 |
1 |
0 / 0 |
|
nonchalant |
calm and unconcerned in a way that may seem surprisingly casual |
6 |
7 |
1 |
0 / 0 |
|
novice |
a person who is new to or inexperienced in an activity |
3 |
4 |
1 |
0 / 0 |
|
nuanced |
showing subtle differences or careful distinctions |
11 |
12 |
1 |
0 / 0 |
|
obscure |
not well known, clear, or easy to understand |
3 |
4 |
1 |
0 / 0 |
|
obsolete |
no longer used because something newer has replaced it |
4 |
5 |
1 |
0 / 0 |
|
obstinate |
stubbornly refusing to change an opinion or course of action |
12 |
13 |
1 |
0 / 0 |
|
obtain |
to get or acquire something |
1 |
4 |
2 |
0 / 0 |
|
ominous |
suggesting that something bad or threatening is likely to happen |
10 |
11 |
1 |
0 / 0 |
|
onerous |
involving a heavy burden, great difficulty, or excessive responsibility |
8 |
9 |
1 |
0 / 0 |
|
orthodox |
following established, traditional, or widely accepted beliefs or methods |
5 |
6 |
1 |
0 / 0 |
|
ostentatious |
designed to attract attention or impress others by displaying wealth or importance |
6 |
7 |
1 |
0 / 0 |
|
paradox |
a statement or situation that seems contradictory but may reveal a truth |
4 |
5 |
1 |
0 / 0 |
|
parochial |
having a narrow outlook limited to local or familiar concerns |
12 |
13 |
1 |
0 / 0 |
|
perceptive |
quick to notice and understand things accurately |
12 |
13 |
1 |
0 / 0 |
|
perfunctory |
done quickly and with little care or interest |
10 |
11 |
1 |
0 / 0 |
|
perspective |
a particular way of seeing or thinking about something |
1 |
4 |
2 |
0 / 0 |
|
pervasive |
spreading throughout or present in every part of something |
4 |
5 |
1 |
0 / 0 |
|
placid |
calm, peaceful, and not easily disturbed |
10 |
11 |
1 |
0 / 0 |
|
plausible |
seeming reasonable or likely to be true |
3 |
4 |
1 |
0 / 0 |
|
poignant |
causing a strong feeling of sadness, sympathy, or emotional reflection |
5 |
6 |
1 |
0 / 0 |
|
pragmatic |
focused on practical results rather than theories or ideals |
3 |
4 |
1 |
0 / 0 |
|
precarious |
unstable or dangerous because it could easily become worse |
11 |
12 |
1 |
0 / 0 |
|
precedent |
an earlier example or decision used to guide similar cases later |
7 |
8 |
1 |
0 / 0 |
|
precipitate |
to cause an event or situation, especially a sudden or unwanted one, to happen |
9 |
10 |
1 |
0 / 0 |
|
precocious |
developing abilities or maturity earlier than is usual |
6 |
7 |
1 |
0 / 0 |
|
predominant |
more common, powerful, or important than all others |
7 |
8 |
1 |
0 / 0 |
|
pretentious |
trying to seem more important, intelligent, or impressive than one really is |
6 |
7 |
1 |
0 / 0 |
|
prevalent |
common or widespread in a particular place or time |
8 |
9 |
1 |
0 / 0 |
|
profound |
very deep, important, or strongly felt |
8 |
9 |
1 |
0 / 0 |
|
proliferate |
to increase or spread rapidly |
9 |
10 |
1 |
0 / 0 |
|
prolific |
producing many works, results, or offspring |
6 |
7 |
1 |
0 / 0 |
|
proponent |
a person who supports or argues in favor of an idea or plan |
7 |
8 |
1 |
0 / 0 |
|
prosaic |
ordinary, dull, or lacking imagination |
10 |
11 |
1 |
0 / 0 |
|
provoke |
to cause a reaction, feeling, or response |
12 |
13 |
1 |
0 / 0 |
|
prudent |
careful and sensible about future risks or consequences |
4 |
5 |
1 |
0 / 0 |
|
qualify |
to limit or modify a statement so it is more precise or less absolute |
9 |
10 |
1 |
0 / 0 |
|
quell |
to put an end to a disturbance, feeling, or opposition |
12 |
13 |
1 |
0 / 0 |
|
rancor |
deep and lasting bitterness or resentment |
12 |
13 |
1 |
0 / 0 |
|
rebut |
to respond to an argument by showing that it is wrong or weak |
7 |
8 |
1 |
0 / 0 |
|
recalcitrant |
stubbornly resisting rules, authority, or control |
10 |
11 |
1 |
0 / 0 |
|
reclusive |
avoiding other people and preferring to live or spend time alone |
5 |
6 |
1 |
0 / 0 |
|
reconcile |
to restore agreement or make two conflicting ideas consistent |
8 |
9 |
1 |
0 / 0 |
|
rectify |
to correct something that is wrong or unfair |
9 |
10 |
1 |
0 / 0 |
|
redundant |
unnecessary because it repeats something or is no longer needed |
12 |
13 |
1 |
0 / 0 |
|
refute |
to prove that a statement or argument is false |
8 |
9 |
1 |
0 / 0 |
|
reinforce |
to strengthen an idea, structure, behavior, or feeling |
3 |
4 |
1 |
0 / 0 |
|
reiterate |
to say or state something again for emphasis or clarity |
9 |
10 |
1 |
0 / 0 |
|
relentless |
continuing with great determination and not becoming weaker or less intense |
11 |
12 |
1 |
0 / 0 |
|
relevant |
directly connected to the topic or situation |
1 |
4 |
2 |
0 / 0 |
|
relinquish |
to give up possession, control, or a claim voluntarily |
7 |
8 |
1 |
0 / 0 |
|
reluctant |
unwilling or hesitant to do something |
1 |
4 |
2 |
0 / 0 |
|
renounce |
to formally give up, reject, or refuse to continue supporting something |
9 |
10 |
1 |
0 / 0 |
|
require |
to need something or to make something necessary |
1 |
4 |
2 |
0 / 0 |
|
rescind |
to officially cancel a rule, decision, or agreement |
12 |
13 |
1 |
0 / 0 |
|
resilient |
able to recover quickly from difficulty or change |
3 |
4 |
1 |
0 / 0 |
|
resolute |
firmly determined and unwilling to give up |
11 |
12 |
1 |
0 / 0 |
|
restrain |
to hold back, control, or prevent someone or something from acting freely |
12 |
13 |
1 |
0 / 0 |
|
reticent |
unwilling to speak freely about one's thoughts or feelings |
6 |
7 |
1 |
0 / 0 |
|
reverent |
showing deep respect or admiration |
6 |
7 |
1 |
0 / 0 |
|
rigorous |
extremely thorough, careful, or strict |
7 |
8 |
1 |
0 / 0 |
|
sagacious |
showing wise judgment and good understanding |
6 |
7 |
1 |
0 / 0 |
|
salient |
most noticeable, important, or relevant |
9 |
10 |
1 |
0 / 0 |
|
scrupulous |
extremely careful to do what is right, accurate, or honest |
10 |
11 |
1 |
0 / 0 |
|
scrutinize |
to examine something very carefully and closely |
4 |
5 |
1 |
0 / 0 |
|
significant |
important or large enough to matter |
1 |
4 |
2 |
0 / 0 |
|
skeptical |
not easily convinced; having doubts about a claim |
3 |
4 |
1 |
0 / 0 |
|
solemn |
serious, formal, and not cheerful |
10 |
11 |
1 |
0 / 0 |
|
sporadic |
happening occasionally or irregularly rather than continuously |
5 |
6 |
1 |
0 / 0 |
|
steadfast |
firm, loyal, and unwilling to change despite difficulty |
11 |
12 |
1 |
0 / 0 |
|
stipulate |
to state clearly that something is required as part of an agreement |
9 |
10 |
1 |
0 / 0 |
|
stoic |
enduring pain or difficulty without showing much emotion or complaint |
10 |
11 |
1 |
0 / 0 |
|
stringent |
very strict, demanding, or severe |
5 |
6 |
1 |
0 / 0 |
|
subsequent |
coming after something else |
1 |
4 |
2 |
0 / 0 |
|
substantiate |
to support a claim with evidence or proof |
7 |
8 |
1 |
0 / 0 |
|
subtle |
not obvious; difficult to notice or understand immediately |
4 |
5 |
1 |
0 / 0 |
|
subversive |
intended to weaken or undermine an established system or authority |
12 |
13 |
1 |
0 / 0 |
|
succinct |
expressed clearly and briefly without unnecessary words |
6 |
7 |
1 |
0 / 0 |
|
sufficient |
enough for a particular purpose |
1 |
4 |
2 |
0 / 0 |
|
superficial |
concerned only with the surface and lacking depth or thoroughness |
5 |
6 |
1 |
0 / 0 |
|
superfluous |
more than is needed; unnecessary |
10 |
11 |
1 |
0 / 0 |
|
suppress |
to prevent, restrain, or stop something from being expressed or developing |
8 |
9 |
1 |
0 / 0 |
|
synthesize |
to combine different ideas or information into a new, unified whole |
7 |
8 |
1 |
0 / 0 |
|
taciturn |
habitually quiet and unwilling to talk very much |
5 |
6 |
1 |
0 / 0 |
|
tangible |
real, definite, or able to be clearly recognized or measured |
8 |
9 |
1 |
0 / 0 |
|
tenable |
able to be defended with evidence or maintained as a reasonable position |
9 |
10 |
1 |
0 / 0 |
|
tenacious |
determined and unwilling to give up |
4 |
5 |
1 |
0 / 0 |
|
tentative |
not certain or final; subject to change |
3 |
4 |
1 |
0 / 0 |
|
tenuous |
weak, slight, or not strongly supported by evidence |
12 |
13 |
1 |
0 / 0 |
|
thwart |
to prevent someone from succeeding or a plan from being completed |
9 |
10 |
1 |
0 / 0 |
|
tractable |
easy to control, influence, or deal with |
12 |
13 |
1 |
0 / 0 |
|
transcend |
to go beyond the usual limits of something |
7 |
8 |
1 |
0 / 0 |
|
transient |
lasting only a short time; temporary |
4 |
5 |
1 |
0 / 0 |
|
turbulent |
marked by disorder, conflict, rapid change, or violent movement |
6 |
7 |
1 |
0 / 0 |
|
undermine |
to weaken something gradually or indirectly |
3 |
4 |
1 |
0 / 0 |
|
unequivocal |
completely clear and leaving no room for doubt or more than one interpretation |
9 |
10 |
1 |
0 / 0 |
|
unprecedented |
never known, done, or experienced before |
7 |
8 |
1 |
0 / 0 |
|
vacillate |
to repeatedly change between different opinions or choices |
8 |
9 |
1 |
0 / 0 |
|
valid |
reasonable, acceptable, or supported well enough to be trusted |
1 |
4 |
2 |
0 / 0 |
|
venerate |
to regard someone or something with deep respect |
11 |
12 |
1 |
0 / 0 |
|
versatile |
able to adapt to many different tasks, uses, or situations |
4 |
5 |
1 |
0 / 0 |
|
viable |
capable of working successfully or continuing to exist |
7 |
8 |
1 |
0 / 0 |
|
vigilant |
carefully watchful for possible danger or problems |
5 |
6 |
1 |
0 / 0 |
|
vindicate |
to clear someone from blame or show that a claim or action was justified |
9 |
10 |
1 |
0 / 0 |
|
vindictive |
having a strong desire to punish someone for a real or imagined wrong |
6 |
7 |
1 |
0 / 0 |
|
volatile |
likely to change suddenly and unpredictably, especially in an unstable way |
7 |
8 |
1 |
0 / 0 |
|
vulnerable |
open to harm, attack, damage, or criticism |
8 |
9 |
1 |
0 / 0 |
|
warrant |
to justify an action or make it necessary or appropriate |
7 |
8 |
1 |
0 / 0 |
|
wary |
careful and watchful because something may be dangerous or unreliable |
11 |
12 |
1 |
0 / 0 |
|
whimsical |
playfully unusual or based on sudden imaginative ideas |
5 |
6 |
1 |
0 / 0 |
|
withstand |
to resist or endure a difficult force, condition, or attack |
7 |
8 |
1 |
0 / 0 |
|
zealous |
showing intense enthusiasm and devotion to a cause or goal |
5 |
6 |
1 |
0 / 0 |