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Vocabulary

SYNONYMS

ANTONYMS

Allay
Alleviate
Mitigate
Ameliorate
Lessen
Reduce
Slacken
Assuage
Diminish

Aggravate
Worsen
Deteriorate

2,abase

Humiliate
Degrade
Demean
Debase
Lower

Uplift
Edify
Ennobling
Elevated
Exalt

3,abash

Disconcert
Discomfiture
Mortify
Embarrass
Vexed

Equanimity
Composure
Poise(mental
balance)

4,abdicate

Relinquish
Renounce
(Depose)
Done under compulsion

Seize
Besiege(to try
for a long time)
Usurp

5, abet

Complicity
Indirect assistance
Illegal, unlawful aid

Unhelpful
Aloof
Hinder
Discourage

6,abeyance

Suspended temporarily
Put in cold storage
Shelved

7,abhor

Strong dislike
Hatred
Loathe
Detest
Abominate(very strong)
Aversion(mild)
Hate
Abhor
Odious

WORD
1,abate

(Technical term)

NOTES

Love
Like
Approve

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8,abject

Affluence
Opulence
Lucre
Mammon
Nouveau riche
Purloin

Misery
Poverty
Penury
Impoverished
Indigence
Impecunious
Pauper
Destitution
Privation
SECONDARY:

Servile(like that of slaves)


Grovel
Fawn
Obsequious
Cringing
9,abjuration(or)abjure

Renounce on oath
Relinquish(very strong word)

10,abnegate

Deny pleasures of life


Ascetic(person who practice self denialPain living-disciplined)
Spartan
Austere(person who is strict in manner)

Aristocrat

11,abominate

Strong dislike
Hatred
Loathe
Detest
Abominate(very strong)
Aversion(mild)
Hate
Abhor
Odious

Love
Like
approve

12,abrade

Scrape
Scrimp
Scrunch **

13,abnegation

Deny pleasures of life


Ascetic(person who practice self denialPain living-disciplined)
Spartan
Austere(person who is strict in manner)

Aristocrat

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14,abridge

Concise
Synopsis (of an epic)
Conspectus
Compendium
Gist (of a book)
Abstract (of a thesis)
Condensed
Epitome
Crux(the most important point)
Compress
Shorten

Elaborate
Exemplify
Expatiate
Expound
Magnify

15,abrogate

Repeal (in Parliament)


Rescind (Superior --- Inferior)
Quash (Judges)
Revoke(Suspension, appointment)
Countermand (an election)
Cancel
Abolish
Annul, Invalidate
Nullify

Retain status
quo

16,absorbed

Assimilate
Imbibe
SECONDARY:

incorporate
engrossed
interested
17,absolve

Shrive
Shriven
Exculpate
Exonerate
Vindicate
Acquit
Pardon
Amnesty
Condone

Arraign
Indict
Inculpate
Impeach
Convict
Prosecute

18,abstinence

Keeping away from food and drink


Abstemious
Celibate
Temperate

Indulgence,
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Clear
manifest
ostensible

19,abstruse

Confound
Unfathomable
Recondite
Profound, Arcane
Incomprehensible
Not understandable

20,accolade

Prize
Award
Honor

21,accoutre

Array
Equip
Dress
(Uniform)
Nursewhite
PoliceKhaki

22,accrue

Interest
Proceeds
Results

23,acerbity

Biting
Stinging
Caustic
Acerbic
Acidulous
Vitriolic
Trenchant(very strong)
Acidic
Waspish

Mild
Polite
Equanimity

24,acidulous

Biting
Stinging
Caustic
Acerbic
Acidulous
Vitriolic
Trenchant(very strong)
Acidic
Waspish

Mild
Polite
Equanimity

25,acme

Pinnacle
Zenith
Highest point
Apex
Summit

Nadir
Lowest point

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26,acolyte

Religious follower
Lackey
Flunky
Sycophant
Flatterer
Toady
Stooge
Parasitic
Minion
(Valet, Footman)

27,acquiesce

Accept passively
Comply
Accede
Agree
Assent

28,acrid

Pungent
Acidic
Vinegary

29,actuate

Impel
Motivate

30,acumen

Mental keenness
Shrewd
Astute, Clever
Skillful, Perspicacious
Sophisticated(mild)
Expertise
Exceptionally gifted

31,adage

Adage
Proverb
Dictum
Saw
Maxim
Homily
Apothegm(Apophthegm- Br)
Epigram
Aphorism
Pithy
Sententious
Precept

32,addendum

Addition
Accessory
(Adjunct), Appendix

Reject
Deny
Refuse
repudiate

Arrest
Stop
Thwart
Hinder
Prevent

Platitude,
Truism
Banal, Trite
Inane,
Quotidian
Clich,
Hackneyed

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33,adduce

Infer
Quote
Suggest
Put forth

34,adjure

To urge solemnly
Beg
Beseech
Implore, Obtest
Adjure
Entreaty
Importunate
Supplication
(Genuflection, Exhort, Hortatory)

35,admonish

Scold
Chide
Upbraid
Reproach
Reprove
Admonish (UK)
Censure
Rebuke
Reprimand

Order
Command

Stronger Words:

Rate, Berate
Objurgate
Admonish (US)
Chastise
Castigate
36,adroit

Skillfully
Deft
Adept
Adroit
Dexterously
Ambidextrous
Shrewd
Clever
Expert
Ingenious (Southpaw)

37,adulation

High praise
Adoration

38,adumbrate

Umbrella like thing


Canopy
Cove

39,adventitious

Accidental
Fortuitous , Supervene

Clumsy
Maladroit
Awkward
Gauche

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40,affable

Boorish
Bucolic
Churlish
Curt
Rude
Vulgar

Cultured
Warm
Refined
Urbane
Genial

Congenial
Polished
Civil
Suave
Cordial
Friendly
Amiable
41,affection

Liking
Love
Regard
Kindness

Pretense
Feign
Act

Tenderness

Fondness
Affectionate
42,affront

Affront
Insult, Rebuke
Umbrage
Outrage

43,aggrandise

Unlawful acquisition of Wealth


Lucre
Mammon
Avarice
Pelf, Nouveau Riche, Parvenu

44,agile

Nimble
Fleet footed
Alacrity, Celerity
Sprite, Sprightly
Spry
Verve, Vivacity, pep & bounce (women)

45,allay

Reduce
Allay (of pain)
lighten
Lessen

46,alleviate

Reduce
Lessen (Sufferings)

Polite
Civil
Culture
Refine
Suave
Compliment
Flatter

Slow
Sluggish
Tardy
Slothful
Lazy
Lackadaisical

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47,altercate

Quarrel
Tiff
Bicker
Squabble
Wrangler
Jangler
Altercate
Altercation
Contentious
Disputations
Litigious
Logomachy
Spat

Composure
Poise

48,altruistic

Selfless person
unselfish
Philanthropic
Like for humanity
Gracious, Humane, Kind
Benevolent, Benign

Selfish
Egoist
Egotistic

49,ambidexterous

Skillful use Of both hands


Dexterous
Skillful
Deft
Adept
Clever
Southpaw(left hand)
Sinister

Awkward
Gauche
Gaucherie
Clumsy
Maladroit

50,ambiguous

Equivocation(deliberate)
Palter
Ambivalent

Precise
Concise
Pointed

51,ameliorate

Improve
Better
Promote
Raise
Advance

Worsen
Deteriorate
Aggravate

52,analect

Epitome
Essence
Crux
Quintessence

53,analeptic

Tonic giving strength and vitality


Strength
Elixir
Invigorating
Rejuvenating

Enervated
Effete
Emaciate

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54,anathema

Curse from church


Ex-communication
Gods curse by pope
Imprecation
Malediction
Interdiction
Proscribe
Outlawry, ban

55,anchorite

Recluse
Hermit
Anchoret
anchorite
Solitary
Eremite

56,anile

Senile (men)
Anile (women)
Dotard
Dotage
Decrepitude
Enfeebled mentally

57,animadversion

Strong censure
Strong criticism
Zoilean*
Hypercritical
Deplore

58,animosity

Ill-will
hatred
rancor
animus
acrimonious
bitterness
hostility
inimical

59,anneal

Transition from liquid state to solid state


Metals
People attaining a strong position in
society from a bad one.

Gregarious
Social

Friendly

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60,annul

Repeal (in Parliament)


Rescind (Superior --- Inferior)
Quash (Judges)
Revoke(Suspension, appointment)
Countermand (an election)
Cancel
Abolish, Abrogate
Annul, Invalidate
Nullify

61,anodyne

Pain Reliever
Analgesic
Lenitive
Palliative
Narcotic
Sedative

Stimulate
rejuvenate

Soporific
Somnific *

Emollient
Demulcent
Balm -Gilead
Opium, Opiate
62,anomalous

Minor discrepancy
Irregular

63,antediluvian

Primitive
Ancient time
Antiquated
Anachronism(US)

64,apathy

Indifferent
nonchalant
Insouciance
Apathetic
Callous
Ruthless
Heartless
Merciless

65,ape

Troglodyte
Simian->gorilla
Imitating(v), mock(v)

66,aplomb

Confident
Self assurance
In total Control
Self-possession

Pity
Empathy
Sympathy
Care
Concern
Compassion
Solicitude
Clemency
Commiseration

Diffident
Nervous
Unsure

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67,apocalyptic

Prophet of doom
Seer
Oracular
Delphic
Epiphany
Sibylline
mystical
visionary

68,apocryphal

False
Mendacious
Mendacity
unauthentic
Apocryphal
Fictitious
Uncanonical *
Mythical
Legendary

Truthful
Canonical
Authentic
Factual
Veracity,
Veracious
Verisimilitude
Straight from
horses mouth

69,apodictic

Beyond doubt
Unquestionable
Demonstrated
Proved
Indubitable
empirical
Axiom-self evident truth
Incontrovertible

Solipsism

70,apollyon

Satan
Lucifer
apollyon
Arch-fiend
Devil
Belial
Baal
Beelzebub
Moloch
Mammon
Mephistopheles
Caliban *
Diabolic, Satanic, Fiendish

Humane
Kind
Benign ,
Benevolent
Angelic,
Cherubic,
Seraphic
Altruistic

71,apostasy or apostate

Give up religious beliefs


Recreant, Renegade
Apostate
Fugitive

Loyalty
Allegiance
fidelity(spouse)
fealty

SECONDARY:

Non- conformist, Recusant


Heretic
maverick
Iconoclast, deserter, Turncoat
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72,apothegm

Proverb
Dictum
Adage
Saw
Maxim
Homily
Apothegm
Aphorism
Epigram
Pithy
Sententious
Precept
Gnome, Byword

Platitude,
Truism
Banal, Trite
Inane,
Quotidian
Clich,
Hackneyed

73,arraign

Arraign
Indict
Inculpate
Impeach
Prosecute
Convict

Absolve
Shrive
shriven
Exculpate
Exonerated
Vindicatedjustify(sec
meaning)
Acquit
Pardon
Condone
Amnesty

74, arrant

Unscrupulous Rascal
Scoundrel
Knaves
Scamp, Scullion
Complete, total, consummate (-)

Probity
Integrity

75,arrogate

Usurp
Overthrow
Take position unlawfully
Changeling -False child
Imposter
Supplant
Assert

76,asinine

Silly, Foolish, Stupid, Obtuse


Bovine, Asinine
Fatuous, Doltish
Nit-wit, Ninny
Nincompoop, Numskull
Dullard, Dunce
Blockhead, Dunderhead
Demented, imbecile
Moronic, Cretin, Idiot

Wise
Clever
Sapient
sagacious
astute
skillful

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77,aspersion

Revile
Malign
Slur
Aspersion

78,assay

To attempt
Evaluate
Test

79,assiduous

Industrious
Hard working
Diligent
Assiduous
Sedulous(am+)( br -)

Praise
Laud

Lazy
Slothful
Sluggish
Indolent
Lethargic

SECONDARY:

Pertinacious
Tenacious
Perseverance
Indefatigable
Dogged
Indomitable
80,assuage

Console
Soothing
Grief
Mitigate
Soften
Mollify
Placate
Pacify
Appease
Propitiate

81,attenuate

Make thin or Slender


Rarify
Diminish

82,audacious

Bold
Daring, Impudent
Impertinent, Reckless
Courageous, Dauntless
Venturesome, Fearless, Intrepid
Brave, Valiant, Valorous
Adventurous, Plucky
Gutsy, Spunky
Foolhardy

Provoke
Needle(US)
Incite
Instigate

Meek
Timid
Timorous
Cowardly
Cowardice
Dastardly
Craven
Poltroon(rank
coward)
Pusillanimous

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83,augment (+ve)

Increase Resources
Aggrandize (-ve)

84,aver
(US)

Assert
Declare
Pronounce
Opine(US)
Affirm
State

85,babel

Pandemonium
Anarchy
Confusion
Chaos
Din
Tumult , Noise
Bedlam
Hubbub

86,badger

Pester
Harass
Annoying
Vexation
Baiting(stronger)
Torment, Torture

87,badinage

Clown, Buffoon
merry-andrew
Harlequinade
Droll
drollery
Persiflage, Badinage
Raillery
Banter

Cosmos
Order
Harmony
Understand

Serious
Grave
Sober

SECONDARY:

Twit & Taunt


Tease, Mock, Challenge & joke
88,banter

Joke
Drollery
Raillery

89,barb

Thorny
Anything that pricks
Stinging
Laceration
Prickly

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90,bashful

Bold
Young women who are shy
Aggressive
Shy(both men and women)
Froward*
Coy(women)
Demure(young maidens who are very shy)
Meek, timid, timorous

91,bask

Take the warmth of the VIP parent


luxuriantly
reposing
dallying
enjoying
lounging
enjoy the sun

92,baste

Physical beating
Clobber
Pommel
Pound
Baste
Beat
Thrash
Lambaste
Bludgeon
Cudgel

93,bastinado

Physical beating
Thrashing
Clobber
Pommel
Pound
Baste
Beat
Thrash
Lambaste
Bludgeon
Cudgel

94,bastion

Impregnable
Fortification
Entrenchment
Unconquerable
Forte
Defense

95,bate

Lessening your breath


Holding your breath

96,bathos

Anticlimax

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97,bawdy

Vulgar talk in sex


Concupiscent-church word, Carnal
Prurient
Ribald
Smutty, Bawdy(jokes)
Risqu, Lewd
Salacious
Lascivious, Lecherous
Licentious, Libidinous
Lickerish, Lubricous
Dissolute
Depravity(dissipated)
Debauch
Profligate
Philanderer
Libertine
Rake
Rou
Lothario
Casanova

Virtuous
Pure
Chaste
Vestal
Continence
Celibate

Don Juan

Satyr
Women:

siren
seductress
wanton
Voluptuary
rant
nymphomaniac
fan-fatalle:
Circe the enchantress
lamia the vampire
medusa the gorgon
98,batter

Pommel
Clobber
Pound
Batter
Thrash
Beat
Flog
Baste
Lambaste
Cudgel
Bludgeon

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99,bay

Sound made by a hound


Bark of dog, Bay of a hound
at some distance
hounds are after you

100,beadle

(Church word)
Church servitor
apparitor *, Summoner *
Sexton-Protestant church
One who Serves the priest
pardoner

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101,beatitude

Highest form of Spiritual happiness


Bliss
Ecstasy
Rapturous
Happiness
Holy joy
Pleasure

102,bedlam

Mad-house
Irrational
Confusion, Chaos, Disorder
Pandemonium
Maniacal
Anarchy
Lunatic asylum

Harmony
Cosmos

103,bedizen

Over adorned, over-decorative


outlandish
garish, tawdry
dowdy
Meretricious
Bizarre, Gaudy

Somber
Sober
Plain

104,begrime

Main Meanings:

Praise
Commend

Damage a Mans reputation


Besmirch
Besmear, Bemire
Begrime
Sully
Tarnish
Stigmatize
Related word groups:

Calumny Group of words


Disparage Group of words
Revile Group of words
105,beguile

Cheat
Dupe
Gull
Cozen
Hood wink(milder)
Defraud
Deceive

106,behest

Order
Decree
Command
Bidding
Injunction, Mandatory

Honest
Upright
Truthful
Integrity
Probity

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107,behove

Suitable
Proper, Propriety
Decorous

108,belabour

Verbal assault(US)
Physical assault(UK)
Pommel
Pound
Cudgel

109,belated

Delayed
Postponed
Defer
Procrastinate (peripheral)

110,belaud

High praise
Praise
Applaud
Commend
Laud, Belaud*
Extol
Eulogize
Paean
Panegyric
Doxology

Punctual

-Approbation
-Plaudits
-Commendation
-Laudation
-Encomium
-Eulogy

111,beldam(UK)

Vicious old women


Harridan
crone
Witch
Hag
Vixen (Middle aged)
Termagant, Shrew (Young)
Virago
Xantippe
Jezebel

112,bel espirit

Witty person
Bonhomie

113,belial

Satan
Apollyon
Lucifer
Archfiend
Belial, Beelzebub, Baal
Moloch, Mammon, Mephistopheles
Caliban

Lady

Humane
Kind
Benign
Benevolent
Philanthropic
Angelic
Cherubic
Seraphic

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Pacifist

114,bellicose

Pugnacious
Belligerent
Jingoism
Warmongering
Saber-Rattling

115,bemire

Damage a Mans reputation


Besmirch
Besmear, Bemire
Begrime
Sully
Tarnish
Stigmatize

116,bemused

Confused
confounded
perplexed
Puzzled
Baffled
Nonplused
Flabbergasted
Bamboozled, Mystify
Stymied
Stultified
Stupefied
Flummoxed

117,benign

Benevolent
Kind

118,berate

Scold
Chide
Upbraid
Reproach
Reprove
Admonish(UK)
Censure
Rebuke
Reprimand

Wicked
Malevolent

Stronger Words:

Rate
Berate
Objurgate, Admonish(US)
Chastise
Castigate

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119,besot

Intoxicated
Enchanted
Come under some bodys spell
(Inebriated)
(Crapulous)

120,bevy

Group of Pretty girls Collective noun


covey of witches(UK)
covey of pretty girls(US)
bevy of pretty girls(UK)

121,bewitch
(of Beauty)

Put under a Spell


Enchanted
Enthrall
Ensnare
Entrap, Bewitch
Intoxicated
Besot

122,bias

Lean
Slant
Inclination
Bent
Flair
Predilection
Penchant (+)
Proclivity (-)
Propensity

123,bibulous
(of Alcoholics)

Dipsomaniac
Crapulous
Toper
Tippler
Sloshed
Sozzled
Sot
Inebriated
Alcoholic
Guzzler
Quaffer

Repulsive

Teetotaler

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124,bicker

Quarrel
Tiff
Bicker
Squabble
Wrangler
Jangler
Altercate
Altercation
Contentious
Disputations
Litigious
Logomachy
Spat

125,bigot

Extremist when it comes to religious


intolerance
Zealot
Fanatic
Fundamentalist
Bigot
Puritan
Pharisaical
Humbug
Hypocrisy

126, Billet (v)

Humble position
Just enough salary to keep one alive
Soldiers lodge
Billet-Doux (Love letter)

127,blanch

White with fear


Bleach (US)
Etiolate (US)
Blood Draining from face with fear
Horrendous
Blench

Ruddy
Rosette
Robust

128,bland

Non-Spicy
Harmless & Non-Irritant
Mild & Gentle

Expressiveness

129,blandishment

Compliment
Flattery of sorts
Gifts
Blarney
Cajole, Coax, Wheedle

Catholic
Cosmopolitan
Broadminded
Secular
Tolerant
Eclectic

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130,blarney

Flatter
Adulation
Gammon
See also 129 Blandishment

131,blase

No longer needed
Surfeited
Satiated, Sated, Satiety
Cloyed
Otiose
Redundant & Superfluous
Hackneyed
Excessive

132,blatant

Loud & Clear


Canard (When a nation lies)

133,blench

Shaking in fear
Cowered in fear
Tremble in fear
Blanch in fear
Quiver, Waver, Shake
Trepidation

134,blithe

Angelic Spirits(UK)
Lively (US)
Buoyant, Animated
Vivacity (Women)
Pep & Bounce (Women)
Cheerful
Gay
Sprightly
Elated
Verve (US) (Women)

135,bludgeon

Cudgel
Clobber
Pound
Pommel
Baste
Lambaste

136,bombastic

Pompous Language
High Sounding
Flowery
Turgid
Euphuistic
Johnsonian

Direct
Simple
Plain
Lucid

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137,bonhomie
(Of older men)

Witty
Good humor
Sociable & Friendly
Jolly & Bel esprit

138,boor

Uncultured
Crude
Rude
Vulgar
Churlish
Rustic, Bucolic
Bumpkin
Curt, Brusque, Bumptious
Abrasive, brash
Uncouth

Cultured
Warm
Refined
Urbane
Genial,
Congenial
Polished
Civil
Suave
Friendly
Cordial
Amiable

139,bosh

Pure nonsense
Prate, Prattle
Gibber, Gibberish
Jabber, Jabberwocky
Tattle, Babble, Twaddle
Palaver talk
Balderdash
Jargon
Bosh

Cogent
Coherent
Logical
Rational

140,bounden

Obligated
Trussed
Shackle
Manacle
Bonded
Fetters
Feign

Volitional
Voluntary

141,bounty

Munificence
Largesse
Bountiful
Generous
magnanimous
Extravagant & Lavish

Mean
Unkind

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142,bourgeoisie
(Fr)
(Special Word)

Trades folk,
Trades people
Merchant Class (UK)
Vaisyas (Ind)
Hot polloi
Rabble
Canaille
Lumpkin
Groundling
Plebian
Publican
Yokel
Common man

Aristocrat
Blue Blooded
Patrician
Scion
Mandarin
NoblesseOblige

143,bovine

Silly
Foolish
Stupid
Obtuse
Bovine
Asinine
Fatuous
Doltish
Nit-wit
Ninny
Nincompoop
Numskull
Dullard
Dunce
Blockhead
Dunderhead
Demented
imbecile
Moronic
Cretin
Idiot

Intelligence
Perspicacity
Wise
Clever
Sapient
sagacious
astute

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Vocabulary

144,brag

Brag
Boast
Vaunt
Gloat
Swagger
Thrasonical
Gasconade
Rodomontade
Cock-a-hoop
Roisterer
Blusterer
Vainglorious
Braggart, Braggadocio &Swaggerer

145,brash

Hasty
Rash
Impetuous
Bumptious
Tactless
Brusque
Abrasive
Rude
Reckless

146,brevity

In a nutshell
Concise
Shortness
Tersely
Succinct
Brevity

147,brigand

Highwaymen
Marauder
Foot-pad
Mountebank
Dacoit (Ind)

148,broach

Approach
Begin
Introduce a topic or a person

149,bromidic

Dull & Uninteresting


Barren
Dry
Vapid
Sterile
Jejune
Insipid

Humble
Humility
Modest
Meek
Timid
Timorous

Circumlocutive
Lengthy
Magnified
Prolixity
Verbiage
Verbosity

Exhilarating
Stimulating
Interesting

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Vocabulary

150,bruit

Rumor
Hearsay
Hoax
Grapevine
Unauthentic Not dependable

Truthful
Canonical
Authentic
From horses
mouth

151,brusque

Uncultured
Crude
Rude
Vulgar
Churlish
Rustic, Bucolic
Bumpkin
Curt, Brusque, Bumptious
Abrasive, brash
Uncouth

Cultured
Warm
Refined
Urbane
Genial,
Congenial
Polished
Civil
Suave
Cordial
Friendly
Cordial
Amiable

152,bucolic

See 151 BRUSQUE

153,bumpkin

Clown
Peasant
Clodpoll
Clodhopper
See also 151 BRUSQUE

154,burgeon

Grow overnight
Mushroom
Sprout

155,cabal

Conclave (of admirals)


Caucus (of party people)
Coterie (-)
Clique (-)
Cohorts (-)
Junta->of disgruntled army man
Insurgents
Insurrectionary
Gang
Faction
Confederacy
League

( originally of the
secret Jewish group
who indulge in occult
like clairvoyance,
telepathy etc.,)

156,cabalistic

See 155 CABAL

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Vocabulary

157,cacophony

Creaking
Croaking, Grating
Jarring
Unpleasant sound
Staccato rhythm

158,cadaverous

Of a Dead Body
Pallid (US)
Wan (US)
Corpse (UK)

159,caitiff

I Meaning:

Euphonious
Musical
Melodious
Mellifluent
Dulcet

Honest
Integrity

Knave
Scoundrel
Rascal
Scamp
Scullion
Caitiff
II Meaning:

Miser
Stingy
Skinflint(US)
Parsimonious
Niggardly
Codger
Curmudgeon
160,callous

Insensitive to others feelings


Indifferent
Nonchalant
Insouciance
Apathetic
Callous
Ruthless, Heartless & Merciless

Pity
Commiserate
Sympathy
Empathy
Care
Concern
Solicitude
Compassion
Clemency

161,callow

Inexperienced person
Fledgling
Beginner
Tyro
Greenhorn
Callow
Neophyte, Novice, Proselyte

Veteran
Expert
Master
Virtuosity

162,calumet

Indian pipe-seen in north


To promote fraternity
A puff from the pipe

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Vocabulary

163,calumny

Detraction
Defamation
Slander
Calumny
Vilification
Obloquy
Traduce
Libel
Revile family of words.

164,canard

Rank Lie
When a nation lies.

165,canaille

Riotous mob
Rabble
Unruly
Violent
Plebian
Publican
Yokel
Groundling
Hoi-polloi

166,candid

Candor
Open
Frank
Artless
Ingenuous, guileless
Extrovert

Crafty
Artful
Cagey
Cunning
Vulpine
Machiavellian

167,cant

Puritanism
Hypocrisy of sorts
Humbug
Zealot
Fanatic
Bigot
Pharisaical
Fundamentalist

Catholic
Broad minded
Eclectic
Cosmopolitan
Tolerant
Secular

168,capacious

Spacious
Large
Well read

169,caprice
(of women)

Whimsical
Impulsive
Importunate
Without forethought
SEC: Oddities, Singularities,
Idiosyncrasies

Decisive
Firm
Steadfast
Stern

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Vocabulary

Equanimity
Composure
Poise

170,captious

Captious
Carp
Cavil
Querulous
Petulant
Peevish
Piquant
Chagrin
Irked
Ire
Fret
Fume
Chafe

171,carnage

Killing Large no of innocent people


Carnage
Massacre
Butchery
Decimate
Genocide
Pogrom
Abattoir
Exterminate
In a shambles
Extirpation
Holocaust
Cataclysm
Calamity
Catastrophe
Disaster
Annihilation, Tragedy, Sanguinary
Bloody battle, Slaughter

172,carnal

See 97 BAWDY

173,carte blanche

Total Freedom
Total Authority
Blank Check

174,castigate

Scold, Chide, Upbraid, Reproach,


Reprove, Admonish(UK), Censure
Rebuke, Reprimand
Stronger Words:

Rate, Berate
Objurgate, Admonish(US)
Chastise
Castigate

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Vocabulary

175,cataclysm

See 171 CARNAGE

176,catechise

Interrogate
Impugn
Inquisition
SEC: Apostate, Renegade
Recreant, Fugitive

177,cathartic

Purgative
Laxative
Bowdlerize
Expurgate
Inner moral cleansing
Purge
Cleanse
Evacuant

178,causerie

Idle talk
Chat
Gossip

179,caveat
(Latin)

Caveat Emptor (buyer beware)


Caveat Venditor (seller beware)

180,cavil

Captious
Carp
Cavil
Querulous
Petulant
Peevish
Piquant
Chagrin
Irked
Ire
Fret
Fume
Chafe

Equanimity
Composure
Poise

181,celerity

Nimble
Agile
Fleet footed
Alacrity
Celerity
Sprite, Sprightly
Spry

Slow
Sluggish
Slothful
Tardy
Lazy
Lethargic
Indolent

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Vocabulary

182,censure

Scold
Chide
Upbraid
Reproach
Reprove
Admonish(UK)
Censure
Rebuke
Reprimand
Stronger Words:

Rate
Berate
Objurgate, Admonish(US)
Chastise
Castigate
183,cerulean

Azure
Blue colored sky

184,chafe

Fret
Vexed
Chafe
Fume

185,chagrin

See 180 CAVIL

186,choleric

Choleric
Splenetic
Irascible
Ill-tempered
Ire

187,changeling

False-child
Usurper
Take someones position unlawfully
Imposter
Charlatan

188,charlatan

Cheat
Cozener
Defrauder
Mountebank
Imposter
Pretender

Cloudy
Nebulous
Turbid
murky

Composure
Poise
Equanimity

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Vocabulary

189,charnel house

Cemetery
Ossuary
Bloody Killing

190,chary

Wary
Cautious
Careful
Circumspect

191,chastise

See 182 CENSURE

192,chattel

Furniture
Passive Wives
Property
mnage

193,chicanery

Political deceit
Duplicity
Clap-trap
Rel Word groups: Filch, purloin group
Sophistry group

194,chide

See 182 CENSURE

195,chimera
and
196,chimerical

Fantasy
Illusion
Imagination
Phantasmagoria
Bizarre
Mirage

197,churlish

Rude
Unpredictable
Ill mannered
Sullen
Surly
Grouchy

198,cicatrice

Hidden Scar

199,circumspect

See 190 CHARY

200,civility

See 40 AFFABLE

Careless
Carefree
Cavalier
Nonchalant

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Vocabulary

201, Clap-Trap

Political deceit of sorts


Duplicity
Chicanery
Cheat
Rel Word groups: Filch, purloin group
Sophistry group

202, Cleave

Hold on
Adhere
Stick
Cleft
Cleavage

203, Clemency

Pity, Commiseration
Sympathy, Empathy
Care, Concern, Solicitude
Compassion, Forgiving
Clemency

204, Climacteric

Watershed for Indian


Cross road of life
Turning point
Junction
Menopause for women
Phase of life which is important

205, Clog

Stenosis
Choke
Block
Stanch
Impede
Prevent
Hinder
Hamper
Thwart

206, Clutter

Confusion
Chaos
Scattered around
Pandemonium
Anarchy
Disarrangement

207, Cobble

Pebble stones with smooth surface


Shoe mender(cobbler) stitch shoes
Metal mender -Tinker
Cloth mender

Probity
Integrity
Upright
Truthful
Honest

Indifferent
Insouciance
Nonchalant
Apathetic
Ruthless
Careless
Heartless
Merciless

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Vocabulary

208, Cock-A-Hoop

Brag
Boast
Vaunt
Gloat
Swagger
Thrasonical
Gasconade
Rodomontade
Cock-a-hoop
Vainglorious
Braggart, Braggadocio &Swaggerer
Roisterer, Blusterer drunken boaster

Humble
Humility
Modest
Meek
Timid
Timorous

209, Codger

Miserly
Stingy
Skinflint(US)
Parsimonious
Niggardly
Curmudgeon
Tight wart, Tightfisted
Thrifty, Frugal, Husbandry (+)

Extravagant
Lavish
Spendthrift
Squander
Prodigal
Generous
Duck&Drake

210, Cogent

Logical
Cohesive
Cogent
ratiocinate
Syllogisms

211, Coiffure

Hair style
Head dress
Artificial hair

212, Colligate

Join, Bind, Unite, Fuse


Coalesce
Amalgamate (companies)
Concatenate (diversified facts)
Agglomerate (ideas)
Conglomerate

213, Collocate

Classify
Tabulate

214, Colloquy

Dialogue, Discussion
Parley
Harangue
Diatribe
Tirade
Trenchant

215, Collude
and 216, Collusive

2 people get together to harm the interests


of 3rd person. Complicity, conspire

Soliloquy
Monologue

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Vocabulary

217, Comatose

Slow
Sluggish
Slothful
Tardy
Lazy
Lethargic
Indolent
Lackadaisical
Languorous, Languid
Lassitude
Torpor, Torpid
Inert
Comatose
Catatonic
Death

Nimble
Agile
Fleet footed
Sprightly
Alacrity
Celerity

218, Commend

Praise
Applaud
Commend
Laud, Belaud*
Extol
Eulogize

Rebuke
Censure
Scold
Chide

-Approbation
-Plaudits
-Commendation
-Laudation
-Encomium
-Eulogy

Stronger:

Paean, Panegyric, Doxology


219, Commensurate

Equal
Equivalent to
Tantamount to
Wages salary to the qualification

220, Commingle

Blend, Mix of different cultures

221, Commiserate
and
222, Commiseration

Pity, Commiseration
Sympathy, Empathy
Care, Concern, Solicitude
Compassion, Forgiving
Clemency

Indifferent
Insouciance
Nonchalant
Apathetic
Ruthless
Careless
Heartless
Merciless

223, Compendious

Concise
Synopsis (of an epic)
Conspectus
Compendium
Gist (of a book)
Abstract (of a thesis)
Condensed
Epitome
Crux(the most important point)
Compress, Shorten

Elaborate
Exemplify
Expatiate
Expound
Magnify
Prolific

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Vocabulary

224, Complacent

Satisfied
Contented
Smug

225, Complaisant

Obliging
Helpful
Feign

226, Compunction

Qualms
Compunction
Twinge
Pain
Casuistry
Regret
Remorse
Repentant
Contrition
Penitent

227, Concatenated

Unite
Connect
Join
Fuse

228, Conceited

Arrogant
Proud
Imperious
Brazen

229, Conciliate

Reconcile

230, Concomitant

Accompanying

231, Concord

Harmony
Understanding
Dtente
Entente
Comity of nations
Agreement, Accord
Unison

232, Concupiscent

See 97 BAWDY

233, Condescend

Stoop
Deign
Patronizing attitude

234, Conduce

Promote
Aid
Help, Assist
Rel :Conducive

Disgruntled
Unhappy
Malcontent

Discord
Dissent

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Vocabulary

235,Configuration

Pattern
Design
Gestalt
Constellation, (malefic)

236, Confluence

Meeting
Junction
Union
Conflux

237, Congeal

Freeze
Anneal
Solidify
Curdle
Congeal, Clot, Coagulate - for blood

238, Congruous

Harmony
Agreement
Understanding

239, Conjecture

Guess
Surmise
Hypothesis
Not factual
Supposition

240, Connoisseur

Expert Critic, judge


Appreciate of good things
Gourmet, Epicurean
Art, Music, Paint, Aesthetic

241, Connote

Imply
Denote

242, Conscientious

Industrious
Hard working
Scrupulous
Committed work

Careless
Inattentive
Lax
Slapdash

243, Conspectus

Concise
Synopsis (of an epic)
Conspectus
Compendium
Gist (of a book)
Abstract (of a thesis)
Condensed
Epitome
Crux(the most important point)
Compress
Shorten

Elaborate
Exemplify
Expatiate
Expound
Magnify
Detailed

Philistine
Down to earth
Materialistic
Pragmatic
Practical

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244, Conspicuous

Prominent by presence or absence


Looks
Dominant

245, Constraint

Inner compulsive force


Obligation

246, Construe

Interpret

Misconstrue
Misinterpret

247, Contumacious

Stubborn
Obstinate
Obdurate
Contumacious
Intransigent
Froward *
Refractory
Mulish(US)
Wayward
Intractable

Pliable
Amenable
Flexible
Pliant
Suppliant

POS:

Pertinacious
Tenacious
Perseverance
Indefatigable
Dogged
Indomitable
248, Cozen

Cheat
Gull
Dupe
Defraud
Mountebank
Deceive
Hoodwink
Mulct
Bilk
Rel family: Filch, purloin

Honest
Upright
Integrity
Probity
Truthful

249, Credulous

People who easily believe others


Nave, Simpleton
Gullible, Ingenuous
Frank, Open, Candid
Guileless
Artless

Crafty
Vulpine
Disingenuous
Artful
Shrewd
Perspicacious

250, Cryptic

Unfathomable, Profound, Arcane,


Obscure, Difficult to understand
Incomprehensible, Abstruse, Recondite,
Secret, Hidden, Unseen

Obvious
Lucid
Ostensible
Edify
Plain

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Vocabulary

251, Curmudgeon

Miserly
Stingy
Skinflint(US)
Parsimonious
Niggardly
Codger, Curmudgeon
Tight wart, Tightfisted
Thrifty, Frugal, Husbandry (+)

252, Dalliance

Flirtation
Coquette, Promiscuous

253, Dally

Dawdle
Doodle
Waste time
Dilatory
Tarry
Shilly-Shally
Dilly-Dally

254, Dastard

Coward
Meek, Timid, Timorous
Dastardly
Craven
Poltroon
Pusillanimous

255, Data

Information

256, Daub

Plastering & Covering


Painted women
Splash
Dash

257, Daunt

Overwhelming
Intimidate
Cow
Frighten
Insurmountable

258, Dauntless

Fearless
Valorous
Brave
Intrepid
Valiant
Courageous

Extravagant
Lavish
Spendthrift
Squander
Prodigal
Generous
Lavish
Duck&Drake

Brave
Courage
Dauntless
Intrepid
Valorous
Neg: bold,
Audacity
Reckless
Daring
Foolhardy

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Vocabulary

259, Dawdle

Dawdle
Doodle
Waste time
Dilatory
Shilly-Shally
Dilly-Dally
Fiddle
Loiter

260, Dearth

Scarcity (of water)


Paucity (of money)
Shortage
Deficiency

(of people)

Abundant
Plentiful
Plentitude
Copious
Plethora

261, Debase

Abased
Degrade
Demean
Deep Humiliation

262, Debauch

See 97 BAWDY

263, Decoy

Bait
Enticement
Allurement
Entrap
Temptation
Ensnare

264, Debilitate

Loss of vitality
Debilitate
Enervated
Effete
Emasculated
Etiolated
Emaciated
Gaunt looks
Run down
Washed out

Robust
Ruddy
Rosette
Rubicund
Vitality
Salubrious
Sap
Wiry

265, Debonair

Well turned out


Good looking
Spruce
Tidy
Primp
Debonair, Attractive
Smart
Adonis
Chic-women

Slovenly
Slatternly

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Vocabulary

266, Decadence

Declining of morals standards


Declivity
Declension

267, Decamp

Runaway after robbing


Bolt
Escape
Fly
Flee

268, Deceived

Cheat
Gull
Dupe
Defraud
Mountebank
Deceive
Hoodwink
Mulct
Bilk
Rel family: Filch, purloin

269, Deciduous

Lack of moisture ,Vitality


Slough, molt
Defoliate, Desiccated

270, Decimate

Killing Large no of innocent people


Carnage
Massacre
Butchery
Decimate
Genocide
Pogrom
Abattoir
Exterminate
In a shambles
Annihilation
Extirpation

Rectitude

Evergreen

SECONDARY:

Holocaust
Cataclysm
Calamity
Catastrophe
Disaster
Tragedy, Sanguinary
Bloody battle, Slaughter
271, Declivity

Come down from mountain


Declension

Acclivity

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Vocabulary

272, Decorous

Modest
Demure->women
Proper
Suitable
Seeming
Propriety
Decorous behavior
Dress perfect for the perfect place

273, Decorum

See 272 DECOROUS

274, Decrepit

Old
Senile (men)
Anile (women)
Dotard
Dotage
Decrepitude
Enfeebled mentally

275, Decry

Censure (Strong)
Deplore
Denouncing (Strong)

276, Defalcation

Filch
Purloin
Mulct (US)
Bilk (US)
Embezzle
Peculate
Defalcate
Malversation
Malfeasance
Misappropriation

277, Defamation

Damage ones reputation


Detraction
Defamation
Slander
Calumny
Vilification
Obloquy
Traduce
Libel
Revile, malign family of words
Belittle, Disparage Family of words

278, Defer

Postpone, Delay
Procrastinate, Shelve
Deep respect for Elders (as in Deference
for father)

Coarse
Crude
Barbaric
Rustic
Bucolic

Honest
Upright
Truthful
Integrity
Probity

Disrespectful

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Vocabulary

279, Defile

Desecrate
Defile
Sacrilegious
Profane
Blasphemous
Showing Disrespect for a place of worship

Consecrate
Sanctify
Sanctimonious
Sanctum
Sanctorum
Sacrosanct
purify

280, Definitive

100% Definite
Certitude
Categorical
Very sure, certain

Vague
Indefinite

281, Deflect

Off the course


Swerve
Ricochet (for bullets)
Careen (for fast cars)
Divert, Refract

282, Defunct

No longer valid Dead


Extinct (of animals ex: dinosaur)
(Of defunct laws, newspapers,
constitution)

283, Deify

Elevate someone to the level of god


(Demi-god)
Apotheosize

284, Deign

Come down to do a favor to somebody


stoop
condescend
Patronize

285, Define

Explicate
Clarify
Manifested

286,Delete

Erase
Rub-out
Delete
Expunge
Obliterate
Blot-out
Efface
Deface

287, Delineation

Portray
Depict
Limn (-)

Extant

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288, Delude

Dupe
Deceive
Gull
Fool
Cheat oneself
Grandeur
Hallucination
Psychosis (Delusion)

289, Deluge

Inundation
Downpour
Cloudburst
Cyclonic
Cataclysm, Floods
Noahs Flood & Noahs Ark
Major upheavals

290, Demeanor

Comport
Mien
Deportment
Decorum, Decorous
Appearance & Behavior

291, Demur

Hesitate
Dither
Vacillate
Demur
Hedge

292, Denigrate

Belittle
Disparage
Denigrate
Derogatory
Deprecatory
Depreciatory
Calumny Family of words (Stronger)

293, Denizen

Resident
Habitu

294, Deplete

Drain off resources, Energy


Exhausting (Tiring)
Exhaust (Pipes)
Exhaustive (Complete)

295, Deprecate

See 292 DENIGRATE

296, Depravity

See 97 BAWDY

297, Depreciate

See 292 DENIGRATE

Misdemeanor
Misbehavior

Praise
Laud
Extol

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Vocabulary

298, Depredation

Large scale looting


Spoliation
Despoil
Ravage
Marauding
Rapacious, Rapacity
Rapine
Plunder
Loot
Pillage (Of churches, temples)

299,Derelict

Disuse
Desuetude
Abandoned
SECONDARY:

Rickety
Ramshackle
Dilapidated
(Ruins)
300, Deride

Contemptuous
Mock , Scorn
Scoff, Sneer
Deride, Derision, Derisive
Jeer
Fleer
Gibe
Ridicule
(Twit & Taunt)

301, Derogatory

See 292 DENIGRATE

302, Descry

Espy
Spot something with binoculars

303, Desecrate

See 279 DEFILE

304, Desiccate

Lack of moisture
Hollow
Gaunt
Without vitality
Deciduous

305, Despoil

See 298 DEPRADATION

Polite
Cultured
Suave
Composure
Poise
Equanimity

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Vocabulary

306, Despondent

Dejected
Depressed
Downcast
Dispirited
Despondent
Sad
Melancholic
Doleful
Dolorous
Lugubrious
Mope (US)
Megrim
Nadir

Euphoria
Lively
Animated
Effervescent
Ebullient
Buoyant

307, Despotism

Dictator
Autocrat
Tyrant
Despot
Totalitarian

Democrat
Democracy

308, Desultory

Aimless
Casual
Amble
Unmethodical
Stroll
Saunter
Jaunt
Discursive
Ramble
Maunder
Meander
Digressive

Pointed
Concise
Precise
Succinct

309, Deteriorate
(Law and order)

Worsen
Aggravate
Exacerbate

310, Detraction

See 277 DEFAMATION

311, Devious

Indirect
Circumlocutory
Detour
Periphrastic
Innuendo
Insinuation
Allusive
round about fashion
Done in a tricky method
Artful, Cunning, Cagey

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312, Devout

Impious
Ungodly
Irreligious

Pious
Religious
Holy
Godly

Irreverent

313, Dexterous

Skillful use of hands


Ambidextrous Skillful use of both hands
Adept
Adroit
Clever
Expertise
Deft
Ingenious
South paw (Left handed)

Maladroit
Clumsy
Awkward
Gauche
Gaucherie
Sinister

314, Diabolic

Satanic
Diabolic
Fiendish
Devilish
Apollyon, Lucifer, Satan, The arch fiend
Lieutenants: belial, Beelzebub, Baal
Moloch, mammon, Mephistopheles
Caliban

Humane
Kind
Benign
Benevolent
Angelic
Cherubic
Seraphic

315, Diaphanous

Transparent
Gauzy
Gossamer like

Opaque
Turbid
Murky
Nebulous

316, Diatribe

Colloquy
Parley
Harangue
Diatribe
Tirade
Trenchant

317, Dichotomy

Bisect
Divide(cut in two)
Dichotomize

318, Dictum

Adage
Proverb
Dictum
Saw
Maxim
Homily
Apothegm (Apophthegm- Br)
Epigram
Aphorism
Pithy
Sententious, Precept

Platitude,
Truism
Banal, Trite
Inane,
Quotidian
Clich,
Hackneyed

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319, Diffidence

Unsure
Nervous
Uncertain
Opposite for confidence

320, Diffuse

Scatter
Make thin
Dilute
Spread

321, Digressive

Discursive
Digressive
Desultory
Rambling
Meander
Maunder

Confidence
Aplomb
Self-possession

Succinct
Pointed
Precise

SECONDARY:

Cursory
Perfunctory
Casual
322, Dilapidated

Derelict
Desuetude
Rickety
Ramshackle
Dilapidated

323, Dilatory

Deliberately delay
Stalling for time
(Delay, Defer, Postpone)

324, Dilemma

Quandary
Predicament
Dire straits
Harrowing
Double minded
Dithering
Vacillate
Indecisive

325, Dilettante

Amateur hobbyist
Dabbler
Beginner

Hurry
Prompt
Punctual

Professional

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326, Diligent

Lazy
Slothful
Lethargic
Lackadaisical
Tardy

Hardworking
Industrious
Diligent
Assiduous
Sedulous
SECONDARY:

Pertinacious
Tenacious
Perseverance
Indefatigable
Dogged, prod
Indomitable
327, Dingy

No ventilation, No light
Seedy(US)
Dingy(UK)

328, Dipsomaniac

Crapulous
Alcoholic
Bibulous
Toper
Tippler
Guzzler
Quaffer
Sloshed
Sozzled
Sot
Inebriated
Maudlin - A Sentimental Drinker

329, Dire

A situation between Life and death


See also 324 DILEMMA

330, Disclaim

Deny
Disavow
Reject

331, Disconcert

Embarrass
Discomfiture
Mortify
Chagrin
Unsettling
Vexed
Abashed

332, Disconsolate

Grief stricken
Heart broken
Forlorn
Inconsolable

Teetotaler
Sober

Composure
Poise
Equanimity

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Amity
Comity
Dtente
Entente
Concord
(Armistice
Ceasefire
Truce)

333, Discordant

Not agreeing
A note of dissent
Lack of harmony
Conflict

334, Discreet

Judicious
Wise
Prudent
Cautious
Circumspect

335, Discrepancy

Error
Anomaly
Foible
Defect

336, Discrete

Separate
Distinct

337, Discursive

See 321 DIGRESSIVE

338, Dishabille

Transparent
Diaphanous
Thin
Partly dressed

339, Disingenuous

Cagy
Crafty
Cunning
Artful
Wily
Vulpine
Machiavellian
Tendentious
Disingenuous
Guile

Candid
Open
Frank
Artless
Ingenuous
Nave
Credulous
Gullible

340, Disheveled

Clumsy
Crumpled, Rumpled
Unkempt
Tousled
Unruly
Untidy
Slovenly
Slatternly

Spruce
Tidy
Primp
Nattily
Debonair
Chic

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341,Disinterested

Altruistic
Selfless
Impartial

342, Disparage

Belittle
Disparage
Denigrate
Derogatory
Deprecatory
Depreciatory
Calumny Family of words (Stronger)

343, Dispel

Remove

344, Disperse

Scatter

345, Dispirited

Dejected
Depressed
Downcast
Dispirited
Despondent
Sad
Melancholic
Doleful
Dolorous
Lugubrious
Mope (US)
Megrim
Nadir

346, Dissemble

Cheat
Feign
Simulate
Pretend
Malinger
Sham
Fake
Imposter

347, Disseminate

Spread
Scatter
Broadcast

348, Divest

Stripped
Deprive

349, Ebullience

Ebullience, Exuberance, Expansiveness


Buoyant, Lively, Animated, verve
vivacity, merriment, jocular, jocose
Effervescence, Enthusiastic
Bubbling with happiness

Praise
Laud
Extol

Euphoria
Lively
Animated
Effervescent
Ebullient
Buoyant
Cheer

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350, Ecclesiastical

Priest
Ecclesiast
Cleric
Prelate
Episcopacy
Cardinal
Pontiff
Pope

351, clat
(Fr)

Brilliance
Outstanding
Panache
lan

352, Eclectic

Great Religious tolerance


Select from everything
Catholic
Secular
Cosmopolitan
Broad-minded

353, Eclogue

Pastoral poems written for shepherds


Madrigal

354, Ecumenical

General
Laity
Common People

355, Eddy

Swirling
Maelstrom
Whirlpool
Vortex

356, Edict

Decree
Injunction
Mandate
Proclamation
Manifesto

357, Edify

Ennobling
Didactic
Elevate
Exhort

358, Educe

Extracting something
Elicit
Infer
Deduce

Fanatic
Zealot
Bigot
Insular
Puritanical
Funda-mentalist
Provincial
Colloquial

Ecclesiastic

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359, Efface

Erase
Rub-out
Delete
Expunge
Obliterate
Blot-out
Efface
Deface

360, Effigy

Figure of a man who is unpopular made


of straw.

361, Efflorescence

Flowering
Blossoming
Blooming

362, Effluence

That which flows out


Frith
Egress
Estuary
Effluence
Back water, Water outlet

363, Effrontery

Impudence
Brazenness
Insolence
Effrontery
Hauteur
Supercilious
Contumely
Proud
Arrogant

Polite
Civil
Cultured
Suave
Urbane
Refined

364, Effulgence

Dazzling
Scintillating
Refulgent
Effulgent
Resplendent
Transplendent *
Bedizen

Coruscated
Dull
Opaque
Turbid
Murky
Cloudy
Nebulous

365, Effusion

Sudden gush outpouring of emotions

366, Egregious

Himalayan
Prodigious
Mammoth
Massive
Colossal
Gigantic
Gargantuan
Huge in size

Trivial
Miniscule
Atomic
Petty

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367, Egress

Exit
Outlet

368, Elegance

Beautiful
Regal
Majestic
Attractive

369, Elegy

Mournful Poem meant to speak about a


dead person

370, Elf

Mischievous sprits
Puck
Pixie
Goblin
Hobgoblin
Gnome
Imp

371, Elide

Words drop down to something else


(Brethren Brother)
Expunge

372, Elite

Upper crust
Cream
Flower

373, Ellipsis

Gap()
Lacuna
Hiatus
Omission
Chasm
Elliptical style

374, Elysian

Greek concept of heaven paradise


Heavenly
Empyreal, Empyrean
Celestial

375, Emanate

Issue forth
Exude
Comes out
Radiates

Hoi-polloi
Lumpkin
Plebian

Hell
Limbo
Limbus
Hades
Stygian
Perdition
Damnation

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Ruddy
Robust
Rubicund
Rosette
Florid
Wiry
Rejuvenated

376, Emasculate

Debilitated
Enervated
Emasculated
Castrated
Bobited
Emaciated
Etiolated
Emancipated
Washout appearance
Pale, Bloodless, Anemic

377, Embellish

Adorning
Bedeck
Decorated
Beautifying
Bedizened (-)
Garish (-)
Outlandish (-)
Dowdy (-)
Tawdry (-)

378, Embezzle

Filch
Purloin
Mulct (US)
Bilk (US)
Embezzle
Peculate
Defalcate
Malversation *
Malfeasance
Misappropriation

379, Embroil

Entangled
Enmeshed
Ensnared
Caught up in a controversy

380, Emend

Correct
Errata
Emendation

381, Empiric

Universal
Axiomatic
Indubitable
Apodictic

382, Empyreal
and
383, Empyrean

Greek concept of heaven paradise


Heavenly
Empyreal, Empyrean
Celestial, Ethereal

Honest
Upright
Truthful
Integrity
Probity

Solipsism

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384, Encomiastic
and
385, Encomium

High praise
Praise
Applaud
Commend
Laud, Belaud*
Extol
Eulogize
Paean
Panegyric
Doxology

386, Enervate

See 376 EMASCULATE

387, Enigma

Puzzle
Riddle
Conundrum
Mystery

-Approbation
-Plaudits
-Commendation
-Laudation
-Encomium
-Eulogy

Ridicule
Censure
Denounce
Deplore
Criticize
Animadversion
Zoilean (K)

SECONDARY:

Labyrinth
Maze
Rigmarole
388, Ennui

Boredom
Lassitude
Tedium
Languor
Monotonous

389, Ensconce

Protected by a shell
Harbor
Aegis
Shield

390, Enthrall

Hypnotize
Enslave
Captivate
Charm
Bewitched
Enchanted
Ensnared
Besotted

391, Ephemeral

Temporary
Transient
Transitory
Fleeting
Evanescent
Ephemeral
Fugacious

Eternal
Lasting
Permanent
Immortal

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392, Epigrammatic

Adage
Proverb
Dictum
Saw
Maxim
Homily
Apothegm(Apophthegm- Br)
Epigram
Aphorism
Pithy
Sententious
Precept

Platitude,
Truism
Banal, Trite
Inane,
Quotidian
Clich,
Hackneyed

393, Episcopal

Priest
Ecclesiast
Cleric
Prelate
Episcopacy
Cardinal
Pontiff
Pope

Laity
Ecumenical

394, Epitome

In a Nutshell
Quintessence
Essence
Condensed form
SECONDARY:

Abstract, Gist ,crux family


395, Equestrian

Horse rider
Cavalier (UK)
Chevalier (Fr)

396, Equivocate

Palter
Deliberately confuse
Ambiguous

397, Eschew

Shun
Avoid
Eschew

398, Esoteric

Special select body of people


Jargon

399, Espirit De Corps

Camaraderie, Fellowship
Understanding

400, Estuary

Mouth of the river


Water goes in to->frith, inlet
Water outlet->effluence, egress

Precise
Pointed
Concise
Succinct

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401, Etiolate

Debilitated
Enervated
Emasculated
Castrated
Bobited *(K)
Emaciated
Etiolated
Emancipated
Washout appearance
Pale, Bloodless, Anemic

402, Exacerbate

Worsen
Aggravate
Deteriorate

403, Exacting

Demanding
Fastidious
Finicky
Squeamish (women)
Meticulous
Pernickety
Punctilious

404, Ex cathedra

Authoritative
Formal
Popes authority
Church order

405, Exculpate
(Church word)

Absolve
Shrive
Shriven
Exculpate
Exonerate
Vindicate
Acquit
Pardon
Amnesty
Condone
Forgiving

406, Excoriate

Excruciate
Physical & Mental Pain

407, Execrate

Abhor
Detestable
Loathsome
Denounce
Hateful, Repulsive

408, Exegesis

Translation of bible
Solving of the problem

Ruddy
Robust
Rubicund
Rosette
Florid
Wiry
Rejuvenated

Carefree
Cavalier
Nonchalant
Indifferent

Arraign
Indict
Prosecute
Inculpate
Impeach
Convict

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409, Exigency

Urgency
Contingency
Necessity
Emergencies

410, Exiguous

Small
Thin
Slender

411, Exorable

Gracious
Merciful
Forgiving
Clemency
Benevolent
Kind

412, Exorcise

Drive away the terror


Expel

413, Exordium

Introduction
Preface
Prologue
Proem
Preamble

414, Exotic

Bizarre
Foreign
Strange

415, Expatiate

Talk at length
Explicate
Expound
Exemplify
Detail lecture
Expatiate
Magnify

416, Expedient

Suitable
Proper
Politic
Fit

417, Expiate

Atone
Reparation

Heartless
Cruel

Epilogue
Peroration
Appendix

Concise
Terse
Succinct

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418, Expletive

Abusive language
Severe, Biting, Caustic, Sharp
Piquant
Sarcastic
Mordacious
Fulminate
Fusillade
Expletive
Trenchant
Invective
Vituperative
Opprobrium, opprobrious
Scurrilous
Truculence

419, Explicate

Explain in detail
Elucidate

420, Expostulate

Protest
Remonstrate

421, Expurgate

Bowdlerize
Cleanse
Laxative
Purgative
Evacuant *
Pure, Purify, Expurgate
Catharsis (Moral Cleansing)

422, Extenuate

Lessen
Diminish
Reducing

423, Extrude

Expel
Discharge
Banish
Eject
Barge in

424, Facetious

Laughter
Humor
Risible
Sardonic

425, Farraginous

Heterogeneous
Farrago, Farraginous
Mlange
Pot-Pourri
Hotch-potch
Hodge-podge
olla podrida

Pollute
Contaminate

Homogeneous
Monolithic

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426, Fastidious

Hard to please
Fussy
Finicky
Fastidious
Squeamish (women)
Meticulous
Punctilious
Dainty
Demanding & Exacting
Pernickety

Carefree
Careless
Nonchalant
Cavalier

427, Fealty

Loyalty
Allegiance
Faithful
Fidelity ( of Spouse)

Traitor
Quisling
Infidelity

428, Feculent

Foul, Stench
Poisonous
Mephitic, Miasmatic
Noisome, Noxious
Fetid, Feculent
Putrid, Putrefaction
Morbific * SEC: Pestilential, Scourge

Salubrious
Salutary
Wholesome
Healthy

429, Fecund

Fertile

Sterile
Dry
Arid
Barren
Fallow

SECONDARY:

Prolific, Productive

430, Fetid

See 428 FECULENT

431, Flaccid

Loose
Flabby
Flaccid

432, Flagitious

Wicked
Spiteful
Flagitous
Malevolent
Baleful
Insidious
Treacherous

433, Flail

Thresh, Thrash, Beat, Cudgel


Physical beating
Clobber, Pommel, Pound
Baste, Lambaste, Bludgeon

434, Flex

Getting ready for a fight


Bend
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435, Fractious

Unruly
rabble (US)
canaille (UK)
Destructive
Riotous

436, Froward *

Stubborn
Obstinate
Obdurate
Contumacious
Froward *
Intransigent
Refractory
Mulish(US)
Wayward
Intractable
Unrelenting, Unyielding
Pertinacious
Tenacious
Persevering
Indefatigable
Dogged
Indomitable

Pliable
Flexible
Amenable
Pliant
Suppliant
Amicable

437, Furtive
(of looks & Glances)

Covertly
Surreptitious
Stealthy
Gingerly
Clandestine
Secretly

Direct
Open
St.Forward
Candid

438, Funereal

Connected with funeral


Rituals and ceremonies
Exequies & Obsequies
Lamentation
Dirge
Monody
Threnody
Epicedium
Jeremiad
Ululation
Requiem
Cortege
Hearse
Wreath
Lilac (US), Chrysanthemum (UK)
Yew tree

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439, Gabble

Pure nonsense
Prate, Prattle
Gibber, Gibberish
Jabber, Jabberwocky
Tattle, Babble, Twaddle
Palaver talk
Balderdash
Jargon
Bosh

Sensible
Rational
Cohesive
Coherent
Logical

440, Garrulous

Talkative
Multiloquent
Voluble
Garrulous men
Loquacious women

Taciturn
Reserved
Reticent
Laconic

441, Gauche

Clumsily
Done with left hand
South paw
Maladroit
Sinister
Tactless
Awkward

Skillful
Clever
Deft
Adept
Adroit
Ingenious

442, Germane

More relevant
Pertinent
Apposition
Kindred (SEC)

Irrelevant

443, Gird

Tie

444, Glib

Smooth
Lubricous
Oily
Unctuous
Con man
Oleaginous

445, Gnostic

Shrewd in a Mystical sense


Clairvoyant
Extra Sensory Perception
Mystic

446, Gregarious

Sociable

447, Grouchy

Disgruntled, Scowl faced


Grumpy, Sullen

Anchorite
Hermit
Recluse
Solitary
Eremite

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448, Gull

Cheat
Gull
Dupe
Defraud
Mountebank
Deceive
Hoodwink
Mulct
Bilk
Rel family: Filch, purloin

449, Gyrate

Swaying motion
Pirouette
Spiral

450, Gyre

Manacle
Fetter
Chain

451, Halcyon

Peace
Calm
Placid
Serene
Tranquil

452, Harridan

Beldam
Harridan
Crone
Witch
Hag
Vixen (Middle aged)
Termagant, Shrew (Young)
Virago
Xantippe
Jezebel

453, Hauteur

Impudence
Brazenness
Insolence
Effrontery
Hauteur
Supercilious
Contumely
Proud, Arrogant
Overbearing, Overweening

454, Heterogeneous

Farrago, Farraginous
Mlange, Pot-Pourri
Hotch-potch, Hodge-podge
olla podrida
(Motley, Variegated, Diversified)

Homogeneous
Monolithic

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455, Hoi-polloi

Riotous mob
Rabble
Unruly
Violent
Plebian
Publican
Yokel
Groundling
Hoi-polloi

456, Homogeneous

Monolithic

457, Hoyden

Tomboy
Romp
Tramp

458, Hubbub

Dull Noise
Uproar
Disturbance
Tumult
Clamorous
Boisterous
obstreperous
Chaotic
Din
Pandemonium
Babel
Anarchy
Imbroglio

459, Iconoclast

Rebel
Maverick
Unconventional
Unorthodox
Dangerous
Malcontent
Insurgent
Insurrectionary
Recusant
Ideal breaker

460, Idiosyncrasy

Johnsonian
Eccentric
Singular
Oddities, Quixotic, Queer, Quaint

461, Ignis fatuus(L)

Evil sprits which mislead


Jack-a-lantern
Willow-the-wisp

Calm
Peace

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462, Ignoble

Mean
Miserly, Stingy
Skinflint(US)
Parsimonious
Niggardly
Curmudgeon
Tight wart, Tightfisted
Thrifty, Frugal, Husbandry (+)

463, Ignominy

Disgraceful
Infamous
Shameful

464, Ignoramus

Beginner
Simpleton, Nave, Frank

465, Imbroglio (It)

Violence
Confusion
Bloodshed & Chaos
Senseless killing

466, Imbue

Permeate
Percolate

467, Immoderate

Intemperate
Gluttonous
Gourmandize

468, Immure

Entomb
Buried alive, (Incarcerate)

469, Immutable

Unchangeable
Unalterable
Constant
Fixed

470, Impassioned

Fervent
Fervid
Vehement
Exhortation, Hortatory

471, Impeach

Arraign
Indict
Inculpate
Impeach
Prosecute
Convict

Absolve
Shrive
shriven
Exculpate
Exonerated
Vindicated
Acquit
Pardon
Condone
Amnesty
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472, Impeccable

Faultless
Immaculate
Stainless
Blameless
Sinless, Spotless

473, Impecunious

Misery
Poverty
Penury
Impoverished
Indigence
Impecunious
Pauperism
Destitution
Privation
Thrifty, Frugal, Husbandry (+)

474, Imperious

Arrogant
Throw weight about
Impudent

475, Impious

Not religious
Ungodly
Irreverential

476, Implacable

Irreconcilable

477, Implicit

Understood
Hidden
Tacit
Implied

478, Importunate

Compulsive in urge to do rash action


Impulsive

479, Importunity

Beg
Beseech
Implore
Obtest *
Adjure
Entreaty
Importunity
Supplication (Strong)
Exhortation (Mild)
Hortatory
Genuflect

480, Impoverished

See 473 IMPECUNIOUS

Riches
Wealthy
Affluence
Opulence
Pelf
Nouveau riche
Lucre
Mammon
Parvenu
Upstart

Devout
Pious
Holy
Godly
Religious

Explicit
Obvious

Order
Command
At your behest

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481, Impugn
(Strong)

Punish religiously
Interrogate
Impugn
Inquisition

482, Impute

Blame indirectly
Insinuation
Hint
Impute (Direct)
Innuendo (Indirect)
Allusive (Indirect)

483, Incarcerate

Imprison
Immure
Confine
Entombed, Buried alive

484, Incubus

Burden, evil
Nightmare
Oppression
Situation when breathing is difficult

485, Inculpate

See 471 IMPEACH

486, Indite

Write
Compose

487, Inert

Slow
Sluggish
Slothful
Tardy
Lazy
Lethargic
Indolent
Lackadaisical
Languorous, Languid
Lassitude
Torpor, Torpid
Inert
Comatose
Catatonic
Death

Nimble
Agile
Fleet footed
Sprightly
Alacrity
Celerity

488, Insidious

Wicked, Spiteful
Flagitious
Treacherous, Perfidious
Slyly, Malevolent
(Baleful),
Quisling, Malicious (SEC)

Loyal
Faithful
Fealty

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489, Insouciant

Indifferent
Nonchalant
Insouciance
Apathetic
Callous
Ruthless
Heartless
Merciless

Pity
Empathy
Sympathy
Care
Concern
Compassion
Solicitude
Clemency
Commiseration

490, Intractable

Stubborn
Obstinate
Obdurate
Contumacious
Froward *
Intransigent
Refractory
Mulish(US)
Wayward
Intractable
Unrelenting, Unyielding
Pertinacious
Tenacious
Persevering
Indefatigable
Dogged
Indomitable

Pliable
Flexible
Amenable
Pliant
Suppliant
Amicable

491, Intrepid

Bold
Daring
Audacious
Impudent
Impertinent
Reckless
Courageous
Dauntless
Venturesome
Fearless
Intrepid
Brave
Valiant
Valorous
Adventurous
Plucky
Gutsy
Spunky
Foolhardy

Meek
Timid
Timorous
Cowardly
Cowardice
Dastardly
Craven
Poltroon(rank
coward)
Pusillanimous

492, Jackanapes

Monkey(Person resembling an ape)

493, Jackass

Male ass. Stupid(See also 76 ASININE)


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494, Jacobin

Black friars, who do not come out of


monastery and translate the bible with
hand, lived with a diet of bread & water.

495, Jaculate *

Dart
Throw
Hurl
Launch

496, Jangling
and
497, Jangle

Quarrel
Tiff
Bicker
Squabble
Wrangler
Jangler
Altercate
Altercation
Contentious
Disputations
Litigious
Logomachy *
Spat

498, Janitor

Porter
Caretaker
Doorkeeper, Doorman

499, Jargon

Technical language not understandable to


others.
SECONDARY:

Pure nonsense
Prate
Prattle
Gibber
Gibberish
Jabber
Jabberwocky
Tattle
Babble
Twaddle
Gabble
Palaver talk
Bosh
Balderdash
Jargon
500, Jaundiced

Prejudiced
Biased
(See also 122 BIAS for secondary
meanings)
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Vocabulary

501,Jaunt

Holiday trip
Stroll
Saunter
Amble
Desultory
Rambling
Aimless talk

502,Jeer

Contemptuous
Mock , Scorn
Scoff, Sneer
Deride, Derision, Derisive
Jeer
Fleer
Gibe
Ridicule
(Twit & Taunt)

Polite
Cultured
Suave
Composure
Poise
Equanimity

503,Jujune

Dull & Uninteresting


Barren
Dry
Vapid
Sterile
Jejune
Insipid

Stimulating
Exhilarating
Interesting

504,Jeopardy

Unnecessary risk or danger


Risk, Risky, Perilous

505,Jeremiad

Lamentation
Dirge
Monody
Threnody
Epicedium
Jeremiad
Ululation
Requiem

506,Jezebel

Beldam
Harridan
Crone
Witch
Hag
Vixen (Middle aged)
Termagant, Shrew (Young)
Virago
Xantippe
Jezebel

Lady

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Vocabulary

507,Jocose

Merry
Jocular
Humorous
Witty, Jesting, Waggish
Happy, Jolly, Bonhomie
Jovial, Droll, Funny

508,Junta

Disgruntled army man


Malcontent
Insurgent
Insurrectionary
Iconoclast, Maverick
Rebellious people
Coup detat
NEG: Coterie, caucus, clique, cohorts
Faction, gang
POS: Conclave, cabal

509,Keen

Eager, Anxious, Sharp edged

510,Kickshaw

Trifle
Trivial thing like toy

511,Kleptomania

Mania for stealing

512,Knave

Knave
Scoundrel
Rascal
Scamp
Scullion
Caitiff

513,Knoll

Mound
Hillock
Sand-dunes(US)

514,Labyrinth

Take you in a cycle and you do not


Understand
Puzzle
Maze
Conundrum
Rigmarole
Labyrinth

515,Lacerate

Cut (literally)
Attack heavily
Barb

516,Lachrymose

Tearful

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Vocabulary

Nimble
Agile
Fleet footed
Sprightly
Alacrity
Celerity

517,Lackadaisical

Slow
Sluggish
Slothful
Tardy
Lazy
Lethargic
Indolent
Lackadaisical
Languorous, Languid
Lassitude
Torpor, Torpid
Inert
Comatose
Catatonic
Death

518,Lackey

Flunky, Lackey
Sycophant
Flatterer
Toady
Stooge
Parasitic
Minion
Valet, Footman
Acolyte(+)

519,Laconic

Reserved
Reticent
Taciturn, Incommunicado
Laconic

520,Lambent

Gliding
Glossing
Touching lightly, Graceful movement

521,Lampoon

Pasquinade (Attack against political rival)


Squib
Satire, Lampoon

522,Languidness

See 517 LACKADAISICAL

523,Largess

Munificence
Bounty
Extravagant
Largesse
Bountiful, Generous
Magnanimous, Lavish

Garrulous
Voluble

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Vocabulary

524,Lascivious

Vulgar talk in sex


Concupiscent-church word, Carnal
Prurient
Ribald
Smutty, Bawdy(jokes)
Risqu, Lewd
Salacious
Lascivious, Lecherous
Licentious, Libidinous
Lickerish, Lubricous
Dissolute
Depravity(dissipated)
Debauch
Profligate
Philanderer
Libertine
Rake
Rou
Lothario
Casanova

Virtuous
Pure
Chaste
Vestal
Continence
Celibate

Don Juan

Satyr
Women:

siren
seductress
wanton
Voluptuary
rant
nymphomaniac
fan-fatalle:
Circe the enchantress
lamia the vampire
medusa the gorgon
525, Lassitude

See 517 LACKADAISICAL

526, Latitude

Slow & Gentle

527, Latitudinarian
and
528, Laxity

Laxity
Flexible, Pliable
Not a disciplinarian

529, Lecherous

See 524 LASCIVIOUS

530, Legerdemain

Trickery
Magic
Juggling
Conjuring

Martinet

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Vocabulary

531, Lenitive

Stimulate
Rejuvenate

Anodyne
Pain Reliever
Analgesic
Lenitive
Palliative
Narcotic
Sedative
Soporific
Somnific *

Emollient
Demulcent
Gilead
Opium, Opiate
532, Lenity

Mild
Gentle
Soft
Lenience

533, Leonine

Lion Like

534, Levity

Discussing serious matters in a frivolous


fashion

535, Lewd

See 524 LASCIVIOUS

536, Libel

Detraction
Defamation
Slander
Calumny
Vilification
Obloquy
Traduce
Libel
Revile family of words.

537, Libertine

See 524 LASCIVIOUS

538, Libidinous

See 524 LASCIVIOUS

539, Licentious

See 524 LASCIVIOUS

540, Limber

Exercise oneself, prepare for athletics

541, Limbo

Hell
Limbo
Limbus
Hades
Stygian
Perdition
Damnation

Elysian
Empyreal
Celestial
Paradise
Heavenly
Salvation
Redemption
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Vocabulary

Turbid
Murky
Opaque
Nebulous

542, Limpid

Clear
Beautiful
Lucid
Pure
Transparent
Crystal Clear eyes
Gelly-like
Pellucid

543, Limn
(-)

Delineated
Portray in a bad light
Depict in a bad light
Limn (-)

544, Linguist

1)Scientific study of a language


2)Speaks several languages but cannot
read & write
SEC: polyglot (Read, Write, Speak)

545, Lithe

Limber
Graceful
Flexible
Supple
Pliable
Willowy
Slender waist
Svelte
Lissome

546, Litigious
and
547, Logomachy

Quarrel
Tiff
Bicker
Squabble
Wrangler
Jangler
Altercate
Altercation
Contentious
Disputations
Litigious
Logomachy *
Spat

Composure
Poise
Equanimity

548, Loquacious

Talkative
Voluble
Multiloquent
Garrulous men
Loquacious women
Verbose
Verbiage
Prolixity

Taciturn
Reserved
Reticent
Laconic

Dheeraj Mitra Education Welfare Society

Vocabulary

549, Lothario

See 524 LASCIVIOUS

550, Lout
and
551, Lubber

Oaf
Vagabond
Waif
Vagrant
Wastrel
Lubber
Tramp
Hobo
Lout

552, Lucre

Wealth
Nouveau Riche
Parvenu
Upstart
Riches
Affluence
Opulence
Pelf
Aggrandize
Lucre
Mammon
Avarice

Misery
Poverty
Penury
Impoverished
Indigence
Impecunious
Pauperism
Destitution
Privation

553, Ludicrous

Ridiculous
Absurd
Silly
Foolish
Preposterous
Fatuous
Doltish

Rational
Cogent
Cohesive

554, Lugubrious

Dejected
Depressed
Downcast
Dispirited
Despondent
Sad
Melancholic
Doleful
Dolorous
Lugubrious
Mope (US)
Megrim
Nadir

Euphoria
Lively
Animated
Effervescent
Ebullient
Buoyant

555, Lustful

See 524 LASCIVIOUS

556, Lusty

Vigorous, Robust
Full throated cry of a baby
Dheeraj Mitra Education Welfare Society

Vocabulary

557, Lydian

Soft
Gentle
Effeminate
Voluptuous

558, Lynx-Eyed

Eagle-Eyed
Hawk-Eyed
Keen-Eyed
Angus-Eyed
Shrewd Businessman

559, Machiavellian

Cagy
Crafty
Cunning
Artful
Wily
Vulpine
Machiavellian
Tendentious
Disingenuous
Guile

560, Machinate

Plot
Maneuver
Manipulate
Machiavellian person indulges in
Machinations

561, Maelstrom

Whirlpool
Eddy Waters
Swirling
Maelstrom
Vortex
Air current that sucks you apart

562, Maim

Loss of the use of either limb


Cripple
Mangle
Mutilate

563, Maladroit

Clumsy
Awkward
Gauche, Gaucherie
Maladroit
Inept
Done with left hand
South paw, Sinister , Tactless

564, Malapert

Pert
Tart
Slut, Saucy

Skillful
Clever
Deft
Adept
Adroit
Ingenious

Dheeraj Mitra Education Welfare Society

Vocabulary

565, Malcontent

Dissatisfied
Disgruntled
Malcontent
Insurgent
Insurrectionary
Iconoclast, Maverick
Rebellious people
Coup detat
NEG: Coterie, caucus, clique, cohorts
Faction, gang
POS: Conclave, cabal

566, Malediction

Anathema
Curse from church
Ex-communication
Gods curse by pope
Imprecation
Malediction
Interdiction
Proscribe
Outlawry, ban, Banishment

567, Maligner

To damage ones reputation


Revile
Malign
Slur
Aspersion

Praise
Laud

568, Malversation

Filch
Purloin
Mulct (US)
Bilk (US)
Embezzle
Peculate
Defalcate
Malversation
Malfeasance
Misappropriation

Honest
Upright
Truthful
Integrity
Probity

569, Mammon

Avaricious
Riches
Wealthy
Nouveau riche
Lucre
Affluence
Opulence
Pelf
Mammon
Parvenu
Upstart

Misery
Poverty
Penury
Impoverished
Indigence
Impecunious
Pauperism
Destitution
Privation
Thrifty (+)
Frugal (+)
Husbandry (+)
Dheeraj Mitra Education Welfare Society

Vocabulary

570, Manumit

Free
Liberated (Country)
Emancipate (Women)

Enslave

571, Martinet

Disciplinarian
Stickler
Strict Person
Rectitude

Latitudinarian

572, Matrix

Source
Umbilical

573, Maudlin

Sentimental Drinker
SEC: Guzzler group

574, Maxim

Proverb
Dictum
Adage
Saw
Maxim
Homily
Apothegm
Aphorism
Epigram
Pithy
Sententious
Precept
Gnome, Byword

575, Meander

I Meaning: Aimless, Casual


Amble, Unmethodical
Stroll, Saunter
Jaunt, Discursive
Ramble, Maunder
Meander, Digressive
II Meaning: Labyrinth, Maze, Rigmarole

576, Mlange (Fr)

Heterogeneous
Farrago, Farraginous
Mlange
Pot-Pourri
Hotch-potch
Hodge-podge
olla podrida

577, Melee (Fr)

Fight
Affray
Fracas
Skirmish

Platitude,
Truism
Banal, Trite
Inane,
Quotidian
Clich,
Hackneyed

Homogeneous
Monolithic

Dheeraj Mitra Education Welfare Society

Vocabulary

Creaking
Croaking
Jarring
Grating
Staccato

578, Mellifluence

Euphonious
Musical
Melodious
Mellifluent
Dulcet

579, Mnage

Furniture
Chattel
Household
Passive Wives
Property
Mnage

580, Mendacious

False
Mendacious, Mendacity
Unauthentic
Apocryphal
Fictitious
Uncanonical *
Mythical
Legendary
SEC: Parable, Fable, Allegory, Apologue

Truthful
Canonical
Authentic
Factual
Veracity,
Veracious
Verisimilitude
Straight from
horses mouth

581, Mephitic

Foul, Stench
Poisonous
Mephitic, Miasmatic
Noisome, Noxious
Fetid, Feculent
Putrid, Putrefaction
Morbific *
SEC: Pestilential
Scourge

Salubrious
Salutary
Wholesome
Healthy

582, Meretricious

Bedizened
Over adorned
Over-decorative
outlandish
garish
tawdry
dowdy
Meretricious
Bizarre
Gaudy

Somber
Sober
Plain

583, Miasma

See 581 MEPHITIC

584, Milksop

Mollycoddle
Sissy
Effeminate Males
Namby-Pamby
Dheeraj Mitra Education Welfare Society

Vocabulary

585, Minion

Favorite
Lackey
Flunky
Sycophant
Flatterer
Toady
Stooge
Parasitic
Minion
(Valet, Footman)
Acolyte- Religious follower (+)

586, Misconstrue

Misunderstand
Misinterpret

587, Miscreant

Felony

588, Mite

Tiny Coin
Atomic
Particle
Whit
Modicum
Iota
Scintilla

589, Mitigate

Abate
Allay
Alleviate
Mitigate
Ameliorate
Lessen
Reduce
Slacken
Assuage
Diminish

Aggravate
Worsen
Deteriorate

590,Mollify

Soothing Language
Placate
Appease
Propitiate
Pacify
Mitigate
Soften
Mollify
Console

Provoke
Needle(US)
Incite
Instigate

591, Morbific

See 581 MEPHITIC

Dheeraj Mitra Education Welfare Society

Vocabulary

592, Mordacious

Abusive language
Severe, Biting, Caustic, Sharp
Piquant
Sarcastic
Mordacious
Fulminate
Fusillade
Expletive
Trenchant
Invective
Vituperative
Opprobrium, opprobrious
Scurrilous
Truculence

593, Mormon

Religious
Godly

594, Motley

People from diverse walks of life


Variegated
Pied
Mottled

595, Mountebank

Cheat
Gull, Dupe
Defraud
Mountebank
Deceive
Hoodwink
Mulct, Bilk
Rel family: Filch, purloin

596, Multiloquence

Talkative
Multiloquent
Voluble
Garrulous men
Loquacious women

597, Mummery

Ritualistic ceremony
Ridiculous ceremonial; religious ritual
regarded as silly or hypocritical

598, Mundane

Ordinary
Commonplace

599, Munificence

Philanthropic
Largesse, Bountiful, Munificence
Generous, Magnanimous
Extravagant & Lavish

600, Mutable

Flux, Change

Honest
Upright
Integrity
Probity
Truthful

Mean
Unkind

Dheeraj Mitra Education Welfare Society

Vocabulary

601, Mutation

See 600 MUTABLE

602, Muzzle

Protective gear
Snout
Suppress
Prevent
SEC: Nozle

603, Myopic

Short sighted
Near sighted
Purblind

604, Myth

See 580 MENDACIOUS

605, Myriad
(Of colors, Stars)

Numerous

606, Mystify

Confused
confounded
perplexed
Puzzled
Baffled
Nonplused
Flabbergasted
Bamboozled, Mystify
Stymied
Stultified
Stupefied
Flummoxed

607, Naiad

Allusive
Water-nymph
Fairy
(Women who are hard to see)

608, Navet

Credulous
People who easily believe others
Nave, Simpleton
Gullible, Ingenuous
Frank, Open, Candid
Guileless
Artless

609, Namby-Pamby

Nonsense
Hanky-Panky
Silly
Frivolous
Senseless
Shilly-Shally
Dilly-Dally
See also 584 MILKSOP

Crafty
Vulpine
Disingenuous
Artful
Shrewd
Perspicacious

Dheeraj Mitra Education Welfare Society

Vocabulary

610, Naught

Nothing
Nought (Zero)

611, Narcotic

Anodyne
Pain Reliever
Analgesic
Lenitive
Palliative
Narcotic
Sedative
Soporific
Somnific *

Emollient
Demulcent
Balm - Gilead
Opium, Opiate
612, Nebulous

Cloudy
Opaque
Turbid (Water)
Murky (Night)
Nebulous

613, Necrology

Obituary

614, Necromancer

Witchcraft
Theurgist
Black Magic
Shaman
Sorcerer
Voodoo

Azure
Transparent
Clear
Limpid
Incandescent
Luminescent

Milder:

Magician
Juggler
Wizard
Conjurer
(Merlin)
615, Necropolis

Cemetery
Burial ground
Graveyard
Mortuary
Ossuary, Charnel house

616, Neologism

Coining new words

617, Neophyte

Inexperienced person
Fledgling, Beginner
Tyro, Greenhorn, Callow
Neophyte, Novice, Proselyte

Veteran
Expert
Master
Virtuosity

Dheeraj Mitra Education Welfare Society

Vocabulary

618, Neoteric

Contemporary Fashion
Vogue
Beau monde
(Sartorial & Tonsorial)

619, Nestle

Cuddle
Coddle
Nurture
Snuggle

620, Nicety

Accuracy
Precision
SECONDARY:

Fastidious, finicky group

621,Niche

Nook
Corner
Cranny

622, Niggardly

Miserly
Stingy
Skinflint(US)
Parsimonious, Niggardly
Curmudgeon, Codger
Tight wart, Tightfisted
Thrifty, Frugal, Husbandry (+)
Provident(+)

623, Nihilism, Nihility

Non-existent, Existentialism
Nothingness

624, Ninny

Silly
Foolish
Stupid
Obtuse
Bovine
Asinine
Fatuous
Doltish
Nit-wit
Ninny
Nincompoop
Numskull
Dullard
Dunce
Blockhead
Dunderhead
Demented
Imbecile
Moronic
Cretin
Idiot

Extravagant
Lavish
Spendthrift
Squander
Prodigal
Generous
Duck&Drake

Intelligence
Perspicacity
Wise
Clever
Sapient
sagacious
astute

Dheeraj Mitra Education Welfare Society

Vocabulary

625, Noblesse

Aristocrat
Patrician
Scion
Mandarin
Noblesse-Oblige
Blue Blooded

Hot polloi
Rabble
Lumpkin
Groundling
Plebian
Yokel

626, Nonage

Minor
Pupilage
Tutelage
Protg

Regent
Guardian

627, Nonchalance

Indifferent
nonchalant
Insouciance
Apathetic
Callous
Ruthless
Heartless
Merciless

Pity
Commiseration
Sympathy
Empathy
Care
Concern
Solicitude
Compassion
Clemency

628, Nonpareil

No equal
Unequalled
Peerless
Unparalleled
sui generic *
Outstanding
Genius

629, Nosegay

Bouquet
Posy
Posey
Flowers

Wreath

630, Noxious

Foul, Stench
Poisonous
Mephitic, Miasmatic
Noisome, Noxious
Fetid, Feculent
Putrid, Putrefaction
Morbific *
SEC: Pestilential
Scourge

Salubrious
Salutary
Wholesome
Healthy

631, Nugget

Words of wisdom
Golden oar

Dheeraj Mitra Education Welfare Society

Vocabulary

632, Nullify

Repeal (in Parliament)


Rescind (Superior --- Inferior)
Quash (Judges)
Revoke(Suspension, appointment)
Countermand (an election)
Cancel
Abolish, Abrogate
Annul, Invalidate
Nullify

633, Numskull

See 624 NINNY

634, Nurture

Nourish
Foster
Feed

635, Oaf

Stupid Person
Vagabond
Waif
Vagrant
Wastrel
Lubber
Lout
Tramp
Hobo
Oaf

636, Obduracy
and
637, Obdurate

Stubborn
Obstinate
Obdurate
Contumacious
Intransigent
Froward *
Refractory
Mulish(US)
Wayward
Intractable

Retain status
quo

Pliable
Amenable
Flexible
Pliant
Suppliant

POS:

Pertinacious
Tenacious
Perseverance
Indefatigable
Dogged
Indomitable
638, Obeisance

Curtsy
Bow
Salutation
Respect

Dheeraj Mitra Education Welfare Society

Vocabulary

639, Obelisk

Pier
Pillar

640, Obese

Fat
Obese
Corpulent
Portly
Buxom

641, Obfuscate

Befuddle
Obfuscate
Unclear

642, Objurgate

Scold
Chide
Upbraid
Reproach
Reprove
Admonish (UK)
Censure
Rebuke
Reprimand
Stronger Words:

Rate, Berate
Objurgate
Admonish (US)
Chastise
Castigate
643, Oblige

Constrained
Feign
Compel
Bounded

Volitional
Voluntary

644, Oblique

Indirect reference
Allusive
Innuendo
NEG: Insinuate
Slant, Inclined

Direct
St. Forward
Pointed

645, Obliterate

Erase
Rub-out
Delete
Expunge
Obliterate
Blot-out
Efface
Deface

646, Oblivious

Forgetful
Unaware
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Vocabulary

647, Obloquy

Detraction
Defamation
Slander
Calumny
Vilification
Obloquy
Traduce
Libel
Revile family of words.

648, Obnoxious

Repulsive
Loathsome
Detestable
Hateful
Repugnant
Odious, Odium
Abominable
(Invidious)

649, Obscene

Vulgar
Coarse
Obscene posture
Crude

650, Obscure

Unfathomable
Profound
Arcane
Obscure
Difficult to understand
Incomprehensible
Abstruse
Recondite
Secret, Hidden, Unseen

651, Obsequies

Connected with funeral


Rituals and ceremonies
Exequies & Obsequies
Lamentation
Dirge
Monody
Threnody
Epicedium
Jeremiad
Ululation
Requiem
Cortege
Hearse
Wreath
Lilac (US), Chrysanthemum (UK)
Yew tree

Obvious
Lucid
Ostensible
Edify
Plain

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Vocabulary

Mandate
Decree
Behest
Injunction

652, Obsequious

Servile
Fawning
Obsequious
Bondman
Thralldom

653, Obstinacy

See 636 OBDURACY

654, Obstreperous

Boisterous (Children)
Clamorous (workers)
Obstreperous (Bosses), Tumultuous

655, Obtest

To urge solemnly
Beg
Beseech
Implore, Obtest
Adjure
Entreaty
Importunate
Supplication
(Genuflection, Exhort, Hortatory)

656, Obtrude

Intrude
Barge in
Interference
Invade someones privacy

657, Obtuse

See 624 NINNY

658, Obviate

Preclude
Remove

659, Occasional

Done infrequently
Casually
Not done often
Sporadic (Violence)

660, Occlude

Block in the flow of blood


Stenosis
Occlusion
Stanch
Hinder, Hamper, Block, Trammel

661, Oddity

Eccentric
Singularities
Idiosyncrasies
Oddities
Queer
Quaint
Quixotic
Johnsonian

Order
Command

Normal

Dheeraj Mitra Education Welfare Society

Vocabulary

662, Odious
and
663, Odium

See 648 OBNOXIOUS

664, Odorous

Fragrant
Scented
Balmy
Redolent
Whiff

665, Offal

Garbage Can
Putrid matter, Putrefaction

666, Offend

Umbrage
Affront
Insult

667, Officious

Meddlesome
Interfering

668, Ogee

Serrated
Cyma
Wavy

669, Ogle

Eyeing a women
Leer

670, Ogre

Monster
Hobgoblin

671, Oily

Glib Tongued
Smooth Talking
Lubricous
Oily
Unctuous
Con man
Oleaginous

672, Omen

Ominous
Premonition
Prescient
Precognition
Augury
(Presage)

673, Onerous

Burdensome
Responsible office

674, Opine

Assert, Declare
Pronounce, Opine(US)
Affirm, State, Aver(US)

Malodorous
Noxious
Noisome

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Vocabulary

675, Opportune

Right moment
Timely
Auspicious(Ind)
Proper
Suitable
Politic

676, Opprobrious

Abusive language
Severe, Biting, Caustic, Sharp
Piquant
Sarcastic
Mordacious
Fulminate
Fusillade
Expletive
Trenchant
Invective
Vituperative
Opprobrium, opprobrious
Scurrilous
Truculence

677, Opulence

Wealth
Nouveau Riche
Parvenu
Upstart
Riches
Affluence
Opulence
Pelf
Aggrandize
Lucre
Mammon
Avarice

678, Oracular

Prophetic
Seer
Oracular
Delphic
Epiphany
Sibylline
mystical
Visionary
Apocalyptic
Portentous
Ominous

679, Ordure

Dung
Excrement
Faeces

Misery
Poverty
Penury
Impoverished
Indigence
Impecunious
Pauperism
Destitution
Privation
Thrifty (+)
Frugal (+)
Husbandry (+)

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Vocabulary

680, Orgies

Mixed party(men & women)


Drinking heavily and indulging in sex

681, Orifice

Tiny opening
Aperture

682, Orison

Normally a woman who dress in white for


the prayer with bible in hand
Woman who is always praying

683, Ostentation

Glamorous
Flamboyant
Decorated
Flaunting
Showing
Lavish display of wealth
Extravagant
Outr

684, Ostracism

Social boycott

685, Otiose

Redundant
Excessive
Superfluous
Blas
Satiated, Sated, Satiety
Cloyed
Surfeited
Otiose
Lazy
Indolent

686, Outr

See 683 OSTENTATION

687, Overture

Beginning of playing of musical


instrument
Make peace with friends
Make pass at a women

688, Pacific

Calm
Serene
Tranquil
Placid
Halcyon
Peace

689, Pachyderm

Thick skinned animal


Elephant, Rhinoceros, Hippopotamus
Behemoth mammoth animals (100 feet)
Leviathan- Huge

Plain
Ascetic
Spartan

Novel
New

Turbulent
Agitated
Violent

Dheeraj Mitra Education Welfare Society

Vocabulary

690, Paean

High praise
Praise
-Approbation
Applaud
-Plaudits
Commend
-Commendation
Laud, Belaud* -Laudation
Extol
-Encomium
Eulogize
-Eulogy
Paean, Doxology
Panegyric-Formal citation award at the
National level.

691, Pagan
(Archaic-old-not used)

Used by early Christians for referring


non-Christians(Jews)
Heathen
Infidel (used by Muslims)

692,Pageant

Spectacle
Tableau
Float

693, Palliate
and
694, Palliative

Anodyne
Pain Reliever
Analgesic
Lenitive
Palliative
Narcotic
Sedative

Christian
Loyalist
Faithful
Fidelity
Fealty
Allegiance

Stimulate
Rejuvenate

Soporific
Somnific *

Emollient
Demulcent
Gilead
Opium, Opiate
695, Pallid(US)

Wan(US)
Cadaver(UK)
Corpse(UK)

696, Palter

Equivocate
Ambiguous
(Ambivalent)

697, Paltry

Small
Trivial
Insignificant
(Frivolous)

698, Panacea

Cure all, Magic cure


Universal Medicine

Precise
Concise
Pointed
Succinct

Dheeraj Mitra Education Welfare Society

Vocabulary

699, Pander

700, Panegyric
and
701,panegyrical

Procurer
Pimp
Solicitor, Lawyer
(Tout)

See 690 PAEAN

702,pantomime

Charade dumb play


Mime
Masque
Burlesque
Parody
Caricature

703,parable

Wise Saying(usually those found in bible)


Fable
Allegory
Apologue

704,paradigm

A picture of perfection
Example
Model
Exemplar, Paragon

705,paragon

Women who is beautiful


Man who is virtuous
Exemplar
Model

706,paralogism

Sophism
Sophistry
Specious reasoning
False logic

707,paramour

Lover (Illicit partner of a married person)


Mistress
Concubine

708,parasite

Lackey
Flunky
Sycophant
Flatterer
Toady
Stooge
Parasitic, Leech
Minion
Acolyte- Religious follower (+)
(Valet, Footman)
(Symbiotic(+) )
Dheeraj Mitra Education Welfare Society

Vocabulary

709,parity

Equality
Egalitarian
Equity(Sometimes used for shares)

710,parlance

Terminology
(Jargon, Argot, Phraseology, Patter)

Disparity
Unequal

711
712,parody

Exaggerated situation that causes humor


Burlesque
Caricature

713,paroxysm
(Of anger, Of laughter)

Fit
Convulsions
Spasm
Paroxysm

714,parricide

Patricide(US)
Killing a near relative(Like Father, Uncle,
Nephew, Brother-in-Law)(UK)
Treason(UK)

715,parry

Ward off
Evade
Fencing

716,parsimonious

Miserly
Stingy
Skinflint(US)
Parsimonious
Niggardly
Codger, Curmudgeon
Tight wart, Tightfisted
Thrifty, Frugal, Husbandry (+)
Provident(+)

Generous
Extravagant
Lavish
Spendthrift
Squander
Prodigal
Generous
Duck&Drake

717,parvenu
(Fr)

Wealth
Nouveau Riche
Parvenu
Upstart
Riches
Affluence
Opulence
Pelf
Aggrandize
Lucre
Mammon
Avarice

Misery
Poverty
Penury
Impoverished
Indigence
Impecunious
Pauperism
Destitution
Privation

Dheeraj Mitra Education Welfare Society

Vocabulary

718,pasquin

Attack against political rival


Lampoon
Pasquinade
Squib
Satire

719,pass

Out of fashion
Outdated
Outmoded
Obsolete
Antiquated
Archaic
Antediluvian

720,pastiche

Mosaic design of different things


Collage
Montage
Mlange
Medley

721,patois
(Fr)

Dialect
(Patois is only spoken)
Creole, Lingo (In a context)

722, patronymic

Surname
Cognomen

723,paucity
(Of Money, Of funds)

Deficiency of something
Scarcity (of water)
Paucity (of money)
Dearth (People)
Shortage, Scanty

724,pauperism

Misery
Poverty
Penury
Impoverished
Indigence
Impecunious
Pauperism
Destitution
Privation

725,peccadillo

Minor Sin
Venial
Iniquity Major sin
Peccant Faulty ( also Unhealthy)

726,peccant

Erring
Sinful, Guilty
See also 725 PECCADILLO

Vogue
Neoteric
Beau monde

Affluence
Opulence
Lucre
Mammon
Nouveau riche
Purloin

Dheeraj Mitra Education Welfare Society

Vocabulary

727,peculate

Filch
Purloin
Mulct (US)
Bilk (US)
Embezzle
Peculate
Defalcate
Malversation
Malfeasance
Misappropriation

Honest
Upright
Truthful
Integrity
Probity

728,pellucid

Clear
Beautiful
Lucid
Pure
Transparent
Crystal Clear eyes
Gelly-like
Pellucid

Turbid
Murky
Opaque
Nebulous

729,penchant

Lean
Slant
Inclination
Bent
Flair
Predilection
Penchant (+)
Proclivity (-)
Propensity

730,penitence

Regret
Remorse
Repentant
Contrition
Penitent

(Recidivist)

SECONDARY: Qualms

Compunction
Twinge
Pain
Casuistry
Redemption
Salvation

731,perdition

Damnation
Soul in hell it is damned
Limbo
Limbus
Hell
Hades, Stygian

732,peregrination

Globe-trotter, Always on the move


Traveling world over
Peripatetic, Perambulate, Nomadic
Dheeraj Mitra Education Welfare Society

Vocabulary

733,perfidious

Treacherous
Insidious
Spiteful
Malevolent
Flagitious
Disloyal
Dishonest
Wicked, Perfidious, Slyly, (Baleful),
Quisling, Malicious (SEC)

734,perfunctory

Cursory
Casual
Off the cuff manner
Prima-facie superficial view
Cavalier like
Unmethodically

735,perigee

Closest point from equator


Nearest
Lowest

736,pernicious

Deadly
Fell
Disease that has no cure (Ex: AIDS)
Anemic Condition

737,persiflage

Clown, Buffoon (Wearing a Motley)


Merry-andrew
Harlequin, Harlequinade
Droll, Drollery
Persiflage, Badinage
Raillery
Banter

Loyalty
Allegiance
fidelity(spouse)
fealty

ASININE
group

SECONDARY:

Twit & Taunt, Frivolous


Tease, Mock, Challenge & joke
738,perspicacious

Razor Sharp intellect


Shrewd
Astute
Clever
Sagacious
Sapient
Perspicacious (Stronger)

739,pert

Malapert
Tart
Slut, Saucy

740,pervious

Seeps through
Penetrates, Permeable

Timid
Polite
Modest

Dheeraj Mitra Education Welfare Society

Vocabulary

Equanimity
Composure
Poise

741,petulant

Captious
Carp
Cavil
Querulous
Petulant
Peevish
Piquant
Chagrin
Irked
Ire
Fret
Fume
Chafe

742,phlegmatic

Slow to react
Stolid
Lethargic, Dull witted person

743, Pharisaical

Zealot
Fanatic
Fundamentalist
Bigot
Puritan, Cant
Pharisaical
Humbug
Hypocrisy

744,pique

See 741 PETULANT

745,pithy

Proverb
Dictum
Adage
Saw
Maxim
Homily
Apothegm
Aphorism
Epigram
Pithy
Sententious
Precept
Gnome, Byword

746,plaintive

Melancholy
Doleful
Dolorous
Sad

747,platitude

Common place, Hackneyed


Truism, Platitude, Banal, Trite
Quotidian, Inane, Clich

Catholic
Cosmopolitan
Broadminded
Secular
Tolerant
Eclectic

Platitude,
Truism
Banal, Trite
Inane,
Quotidian
Clich,
Hackneyed

Dheeraj Mitra Education Welfare Society

Vocabulary

748,placate

Soothing Language
Mollify
Placate
Pacify
Assuasive
Appease, Propitiate, Mitigate
Soften, Console

Provoke
Needle(US)
Incite
Insinuate

749,plebian

Trades folk,
Trades people
Merchant Class (UK)
Vaisyas (Ind)
Hoi polloi (US)
Rabble
Canaille
Lumpkin
Groundling
Plebian
Publican
Yokel
Common man

Aristocrat
Blue Blooded
Patrician
Scion
Mandarin
NoblesseOblige

750,polity

Method of government

751,poltroon

Meek
Timid
Timorous
Cowardly
Cowardice
Dastardly
Craven
Poltroon(rank coward)
Pusillanimous

752,portend

Impending calamity
Ominous(writing on the wall)
Augury
Premonition
Precognition, Prescient, Presage
Omen

753,potentate

Puissant
Mighty king
Powerful

754,pragmatic

Practical
Pragmatic
Feet on terraform
Down to earth
Realistic

Courageous
Brave
Intrepid
Bold
Audacity
Reckless
Daring
Foolhardy
Valorous

Idealist
Utopian
Quixotic

Dheeraj Mitra Education Welfare Society

Vocabulary

755,predilection

See 729 PENCHANT

756,preface

Introduction
Prologue
Foreword
Proem
Preamble
Exordium
Preface

Epilogue
Peroration
Appendix

757,preposterous

Ridiculous
Foolish
Absurd
Ludicrous
Obtuse, Silly, Fatuous, Doltish, Stupid
Preposterous

Sensible
Rational
Cogent
Cohesive

758,prevaricate

Fact that is distorted


Twisted
Travesty
Garble
Convoluted
Gnarled
Warped

Honest
Upright
Truthful
Integrity
Probity

759,pristine

Uncontaminated
Pure and beautiful
Unpolluted
(Of a Vestal Virgin)

760,proclivity

See 729 PENCHANT

761,procrastinate

Defer
Delay
Postpone
Lag
Adjourn

Punctual
Prompt

762,profane

Desecrate
Defile
Sacrilegious
Profane
Blasphemous
Showing Disrespect for a place of worship

Consecrate
Sanctify
Sanctimonious
Sanctum
Sanctorum
Sacrosanct
Purify

763,profligate

Spendthrift, Extravagant, Prodigal, Lavish


See also See 524 LASCIVIOUS

764,propinquity

Nearness, Proximity
Closeness, Contiguous
Dheeraj Mitra Education Welfare Society

Vocabulary

765,proscription

Banishment, Anathema
Ex-communication
Gods curse by pope
Imprecation
Malediction
Interdiction
Proscribe
Outlawry, ban

766,proselyte

Neophyte, Novice, Proselyte


Inexperienced person
Fledgling, Beginner
Tyro, Greenhorn, Callow

767,proxy

Substitute
Deputy
Surrogate (motherhood)

768,puerile

Childish
Immature, Foolish, Silly

Sophisticated

769,pugnacious

Bellicose
Belligerent
Pugnacious
Jingoism
War-mongering

Pacifist
Calm

770,puissant

See 753 POTENTATE

771,pulchritude

Ineffable beauty
Beauty which Is indescribable

772,punctilious

Hard to please
Fussy
Finicky
Fastidious
Squeamish (women)
Meticulous
Punctilious
Dainty
Demanding & Exacting
Pernickety

773,purlieu

Bounds
Limits
Level of jurisdiction

774,purloin

See 727 PECULATE

775,pusillanimous

See 751 POLTROON

Veteran
Expert
Master
Virtuosity

Carefree
Careless
Nonchalant
Cavalier

Dheeraj Mitra Education Welfare Society

Vocabulary

Salubrious
Salutary
Wholesome
Healthy

776,putrefy

Foul, Stench
Poisonous
Mephitic, Miasmatic
Noisome, Noxious
Fetid, Feculent
Putrid, Putrefaction
Morbific *
SEC: Pestilential
Scourge

777,pyromaniac

Mania for starting fires

778,quack

Does not have credentials he claims to


have.
Imposter
Charlatan
Cheat

779,quaff

Dipsomaniac
Crapulous
Toper
Tippler
Sloshed
Sozzled
Sot
Inebriated
Alcoholic
Guzzler
Quaffer

780,quagmire

Fen
Morass
Slough
Marshy area

781,quail

Cower, Shrink, Blench, Blanch

782,quaint

Dress in odd, funny fashion, but attractive


Queer, Quixotic
Oddity, Singularity, Idiosyncrasy

783,qualm

Qualms
Compunction
Twinge
Pain
Casuistry

784,quandary

Dilemma, Predicament
Dire straits, Harrowing, Double minded
Dithering, Vacillate, Indecisive

Teetotaler

Dheeraj Mitra Education Welfare Society

Vocabulary

785,quash

Repeal (in Parliament)


Rescind (Superior --- Inferior)
Quash (Judges)
Revoke(Suspension, appointment)
Countermand (an election)
Cancel
Abolish
Annul, Invalidate
Nullify

786,quaver

Tremble
Shake, Trepidation
Quiver

787,queer

See 782 QUAINT

788,quell

Suppressive forcibly
Stop
Prevent

789,quench

Sate (Thirst)
Put out, Douse

790,querulous

Captious
Carp
Cavil
Querulous
Petulant
Peevish
Piquant
Chagrin
Irked
Ire
Fret
Fume
Chafe

791,quibble

Beat around the bush


Evasive
Circumlocution
Verbiage, Verbosity

792,quid pro quo

On a reciprocal basis
Tit for tat (Revengeful) (-)

793,quiescent

Dormant
Inactive

794,quirk

Twist
Trick

Retain status
quo

Composure
Equanimity
Poise

Dheeraj Mitra Education Welfare Society

Vocabulary

795,quietus
(For a dying person)

Final settlement with god, Peace with god


Acquittance
Settlement

796,quixotic

Eccentric, Idealist(US)
Singularities, Idiosyncrasies, Oddities
Queer, Quaint, Quixotic
Johnsonian

797,rabble

See 749 PLEBIAN

798,rabid

Maniacal Dislike
Furious
Implacable Hatred

799,rack

Torture

800,radiance

Inner glow & Happiness

801,ragamuffin

Street urchin, Street Arab


Vagrant, Gypsy, Hobo, Wastrel
Tramp, Oaf, Oafish, Lout
Vagabond, Waif, Lubber, guttersnipe

802,rake

Vulgar talk in sex


Concupiscent-church word, Carnal
Prurient, Ribald
Smutty, Bawdy(jokes)
Risqu, Lewd, Salacious
Lascivious, Lecherous
Licentious, Libidinous
Lickerish, Lubricous
Dissolute, Depravity(dissipated)
Debauch, Profligate, Philanderer
Libertine, Rake
Rou
Lothario
Casanova

Virtuous
Pure
Chaste
Vestal
Continence
Celibate

Don Juan

Satyr
Women:

siren
seductress
wanton
Voluptuary
rant
nymphomaniac
fan-fatalle:
Circe the enchantress
lamia the vampire
medusa the gorgon
Dheeraj Mitra Education Welfare Society

Vocabulary

803,raillery

Serious
Grave
Sober
.

Clown, Buffoon
merry-andrew
Harlequinade
Droll, Drollery
Persiflage, Badinage
Raillery, Banter
SECONDARY:

Twit & Taunt


Tease, Mock, Challenge & joke
Slight hearted mirth
804,rakish

Quaint fashioned dress


See also 802 RAKE

805,ramble

Wander
Desultory
Aimless
Casual
Amble
Unmethodical
Stroll, Saunter
Jaunt
Discursive
Ramble
Maunder, Meander
Digressive

806,ramification

Divergence
Branching out
Forking out

807,rampant

Found everywhere
Prevalent, Dominant
Ubiquitous
Rife, Widespread

808,rancid

Putrid
Putrefaction
Stale
Not Fresh
Decompose
Fusty
Musty

809,rancour

Bitter, Ill will


Animosity, Animus
Acrimonious
Inimical
Hostility

Pointed
Concise
Precise
Succinct

Salubrious
Salutary
Wholesome
Healthy

Dheeraj Mitra Education Welfare Society

Vocabulary

810,rank

Total, Absolute, Complete


Consummate
Unscrupulous
Scant, Scullion, Knave, Rascal

811,rant

Declaim
Spout
Shout at the top of voice, Spit Venom
Rave

812,rapacious
and
813,rapine

Large scale looting


Depredation
Spoliation
Despoil
Ravage
Marauding
Rapacious, Rapacity
Rapine
Plunder
Loot
Pillage (Of churches, temples)

814,rapt

Lost
Transported
Far away

815,rapturous

Very Happy
Delirious
Bliss, Beatitude, Holy joy
Ecstasy
Rapturous
Pleasure

816,ratify

Corroborate
Confirm

817,ratiocination

Reasoning
Syllogism, Syllogistic
Argumentation
Deduction

818,rationale

Reason
raison d'tre

819,raucous

Laughter
Drunken laughter
40 to 50 people laughing at the same time
Guffaw

820,ravage

See 812 RAPACIOUS


Dheeraj Mitra Education Welfare Society

Vocabulary

821,ravenous

Voracious
Appetite
Hunger
Gargantuan
Gourmandize

822,ravish

Deflower, Rape

823,ravine

Canyon
Gorge
Gulch
Chasm
SEC: Abyss, Cleft

824,rebellious

Dissatisfied, Disgruntled
Malcontent
Insurgent, Insurrectionary
Iconoclast, Maverick
Rebellious people
Coup detat, Junta
NEG: Coterie, caucus, clique, cohorts
Faction, gang
SEC: Conclave, cabal, Non-Conformist

825,rebuke

Scold, Chide
Upbraid
Reproach
Reprove
Admonish (UK)
Censure
Rebuke
Reprimand
Stronger Words:

Rate, Berate
Objurgate
Admonish (US)
Chastise
Castigate
826,rebuff

Insult
Oppose
Affront, Umbrage

827,recalcitrant

Stubborn, Obstinate
Obdurate, Contumacious
Intransigent, Froward *
Refractory, Mulish(US)
Wayward, Intractable
POS:

Pertinacious, Tenacious, Perseverance


Indefatigable, Dogged, Indomitable

Pliable
Amenable
Flexible
Pliant
Suppliant

Dheeraj Mitra Education Welfare Society

Vocabulary

Fidelity
Faithful
Loyal
Allegiance
Fealty

828,recant

Renounce
Recusant
Non-Conformist
Apostate
Renegade
Recreant

829,recherch

Rare, Uncommon
Delicate
Exquisite
Research in a difficult area

830,reciprocate

Quid pro quo


Return a favor

831,recluse

Hermit
Anchoret
anchorite
Solitary
Recluse
Eremite

832,recondite

Unfathomable, Profound, Arcane,


Obscure
Difficult to understand
Incomprehensible, Abstruse, Recondite,
Secret, Hidden, Unseen

833,reconnoitere

Spy
Survey
Inspect
Examine
Reconnaissance flight

834,recreant

See 828 RECANT

835,rectitude

Morally upright
Integrity
Probity
Stickler, Martinet

Reprobate
Turpitude

836,recumbent

Leaning
Lying Backwards (Posture)
A good for nothing fellow
Posture
Reclining
Lounging

Prostrate

837,recusant

See 828 RECANT

Obvious
Lucid
Ostensible
Edify
Plain

Dheeraj Mitra Education Welfare Society

Vocabulary

Stench
Foul
Malodorous

838,redolent

Fragrance
Sweet-scented
Odoriferous
Perfumed

839,redress
(For Grievance)

Social Justice
Ones Grievance

840,refluence

Backward flow of water


Regurgitate

841,refractory

Stubborn
Obstinate
Obdurate
Contumacious
Froward *
Intransigent
Refractory
Mulish(US)
Wayward
Intractable
Unrelenting, Unyielding
Pertinacious
Tenacious
Persevering
Indefatigable
Dogged
Indomitable

Pliable
Flexible
Amenable
Pliant
Suppliant
Amicable

842,refulgent

Dazzling
Scintillating
Refulgent
Effulgent
Resplendent
Transplendent *
Bedizen

Coruscated
Dull
Opaque
Turbid
Murky
Cloudy
Nebulous

843,refute

Deny
Reject
Repudiate
Retract
Confute
Volte-face

Accept
Accede

844,regale

Raconteur
Nice Stories

845,regalia

Medallions
Heavily Decorated War heroes
Insignia, Emblem
Signet, Decorating
Dheeraj Mitra Education Welfare Society

Vocabulary

846,regress

Backward step in time


Retrocession
Retrogression

847,relegate

Transfer Power
Delegate
Assign
Consign

848,relent

Yield after pressure


Soften
Capitulate
Surrender

849,relinquish

Quit
Waive
Renounce

850,remonstrance

Protest vociferously
Expostulate

Progress

Dogmatic

851,
852,
853,remorse

Regret
Remorse
Repentant
Contrition
Penitent

(Recidivist)

SECONDARY: Qualms

Compunction
Twinge
Pain
Casuistry
854,rendition

Translation
Rendering
Transcription

855,renegade

Give up his religious beliefs


Apostate
Renegade
Recreant
Fugitive
Renounce, Recusant, Non-Conformist

856,repartee

Rejoinder
Retort
Wit, Witticism
Sharp, Fits in very beautiful

Fidelity
Faithful
Loyal
Allegiance
Fealty

Dheeraj Mitra Education Welfare Society

Vocabulary

857,repeal

Repeal (in Parliament)


Rescind (Superior --- Inferior)
Quash (Judges)
Revoke(Suspension, appointment)
Countermand (an election)
Cancel
Abolish, Abrogate
Annul, Invalidate
Nullify

858,repine

Yearning for something which leads to


nostalgic memories (UK)
Reflect(US)

859,repletion

Overflowing
Replete
Joy, Happiness
Satiety, Surfeit

860,repository

People who are custodians of something


Repository of Knowledge
Container
Depository(US)
Magazine(US)
Custodial
(Confluence)

861,requital

Reciprocate (For love)


Quid pro quo
Tit for Tat

862,reprehend
and
863,reprehensible

Strong censure for band conduct or


misdemeanor
Unmoral
(Decry, Deplore, Felony)
Blamable

864,repress

Repression of urges
Subdue
Subjugate
Trammel
Suppress
Crush

865,reprieve

Lease of life
Relief
Pardon
Acquit

866,reprobate

Immoral, Laxity in morality


Turpitude

Retain status
quo

Depletion

Rectitude

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Vocabulary

867,reproof
and
868,reprove

Scold
Chide
Upbraid
Reproach
Reprove
Admonish (UK)
Censure
Rebuke
Reprimand
Stronger Words:

Rate, Berate
Objurgate
Admonish (US)
Chastise
Castigate
869,repudiate

Discard
Deny
Reject
Refute, Retract
Refuse, Repudiate
Confute, Volte-face

870,repugnance

Repulsive
Loathsome
Detestable
Hateful
Repugnant
Odious, Odium
Abominable, Obnoxious
(Invidious)

871,requite

Compensate
Repay
Quid pro quo
Tit for tat
Reciprocity

872,rescind

See 857 REPEAL

873,resplendent

See 842 REFULGENT

874,retard

Hinder
Prevent
Hamper
Thwart
Retrogression
Filibuster
Trammel
SEC: Stenosis, Choke, Block, Stanch
Impede, Clog (of blood)
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Vocabulary

875,retribution

876,retrocede
and
877,retrogression

Divine justice
Nemesis

See 846 REGRESS

878,reveler

Merry making
Drink Heavily
Celebrating
Festive mood, Festive Occasion
Noisy, Boisterous, Clamorous
Jocose, Jocular, Jolly

879,revile

Revile
Malign
Slur
Aspersion
Rel groups: Slander, Calumny group
: Disparage. Belittle

880,ribald

See 802 RAKE

881,rife
(Rumors)

Widely prevalent or predominant


Dominant
Rampant (Corruption)
Ubiquitous (Cockroach)
Omnipresent (God)

882,rigmarole

Labyrinth
Maze
Rigmarole
SEC: Puzzle, Riddle, Conundrum
Mystery, Enigma

883,rile(US)

Provoke
Instigate
Incite
Rile
Needle(US)
(Foment)

884,risible

Mocking Laughter
Facetious
Risible
Sardonic
Raucous
SEC: Jeer, Fleer, Leer

885,rive

Cut, Rend, Rent


Shaping

Praise
Laud

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Vocabulary

Humble
Humility
Modest
Meek
Timid
Timorous

886,rodomontade

Brag
Boast
Vaunt
Gloat
Swagger
Thrasonical
Gasconade
Rodomontade
Cock-a-hoop
Roisterer
Blusterer
Vainglorious
Braggart, Braggadocio &Swaggerer

887,roisterer

Drunken Boaster
See also 886 RODOMONTADE

888,rublicund

Ruddy, Good looks


Reddish & Roundish
Robust, Florid
Rosette (Women)

Frail
Feeble
Weak

889,sacrilege

Desecrate
Defile
Sacrilegious
Profane
Blasphemous
Showing Disrespect for a place of worship

Consecrate
Sanctify
Sanctimonious
Sanctum
Sanctorum
Sacrosanct
Purify

890,sacrosanct

Sacred
Holy
Hallowed

891,sagacity

Sapient
Sagacious
Wise
Razor Sharp intellect
Shrewd
Astute
Clever
Perspicacious (Stronger)

ASININE
group

892,sallow

Yellow
Pale complexion, Anemic
SEC: Pallid, Wan (US), Cadaverous

Ruddy
Rosette
Rubicund

893,salubrious

Wholesome
Healthy
Salutary
Salubrious

MEPHITIC
Group

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Vocabulary

894,sanguine

Optimistic
Hopeful

895,sardonic

See 884 RISIBLE

896,saucy

Impudent, Brazen
Pert, Malapert, Slut,
Tart, Insolent

897,savoir-faire

Tactful (Diplomacy)
Polish
Polite

898,scintillate

See 842 REFULGENT

899,scraggy

Uneven Growth, Jagged


Ragged

900,sententious

See 745 PITHY

901,similitude

Akin
Similarity
Alike

902,sine qua non

Indispensable
Essential

903,shibboleth
(For Success)

Password (For Success)


Secret Word for success

904,slobber

Slaver
Blabber
Drivel
Drool

905,smutty

See 802 RAKE

906,sneer

Contemptuous
Mock , Scorn
Scoff, Sneer
Deride, Derision, Derisive
Jeer, Fleer
Gibe, Ridicule
(Twit & Taunt)

907,snivel

Whimper
Whine

908,solecism

Error in grammar
Spoonerism
Malapropism

Cynic
Pessimistic

Tidy
Primp

Cohesive
Rational

Polite
Cultured
Suave
Composure
Poise
Equanimity

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Vocabulary

909,somatic

Bodily
Corporal, Corporeal

910,sophism

Specious reasoning
False logic
Sophism, Sophistry
Paralogism, Casuistry, Quibbling

911,soporific

Sleep Inducing
Anodyne - Pain Reliever
Analgesic
Lenitive
Palliative
Narcotic
Sedative

Stimulate
Rejuvenate
Invigorating

Soporific
Somnific *

Emollient
Demulcent
Balm -Gilead
Opium, Opiate
912,specious

See 910 SOPHISM

913,spume

Froth
Foam
Waves lash against the rock a kind of
foam is produced

914,squeamish

Hard to please
Fussy
Finicky
Fastidious
Squeamish (women)
Meticulous
Punctilious
Dainty
Demanding & Exacting
Pernickety

915,squib

Attack Verbally
Pasquinade (Attack against political rival)
Squib, Satire, Lampoon

916,staid

Sedate &Dull
Drab
Staid, Stolid
Dour, Dragness of life
Sober, Serious, Grave, (Uninteresting)

Carefree
Careless
Nonchalant
Cavalier
Indifferent

Exciting
Exhilarating
Stimulating

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Vocabulary

917,stentorian

Booming voice
Loud & Unpleasant
Strident
Clarion

918,stint

Time is limited in a particular job


Short time

919,stolid

Dull
Phlegmatic
Slow, Tardy

920,strait

A narrow path
A situation in which one needs to be
helped out (In Dire Straits )
Dilemma, Predicament, Quandary
Dire straits, Harrowing,
(Quagmire)

921,strangle

Stifle
Choke
Strangle
Smother
Throttle

922,stratagem

Ploy
Ruse
Trick
Deception, Inveigle, Strategy

923,strident

See 917 STENTORIAN

924,stultify
and
925,stupefy
and
926,stymie

Confused
Confounded
Bemused, Perplexed
Puzzled
Baffled
Nonplused
Flabbergasted
Bamboozled, Mystify
Stymied
Stultified
Stupefied
Flummoxed

927,sublunary

Connected to moon
Worldly as opposed to idealistic, temporal

928,subrosa

Secretly
Confidential

Alacrity
Celerity

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Vocabulary

929,subterfuge

Evasive
See 922 STRATAGEM

930,succinct

Concise
Precise
Tersely
Pointedly
In a nutshell, Shortness, Succinct, Brevity

931,sully

Damage a Mans reputation


Besmirch
Besmear, Bemire
Begrime
Sully
Tarnish
Stigmatize

Verbose
Verbiage
Circumlocution
Prolixity

Related word groups:

Calumny Group of words


Disparage Group of words
Revile Group of words
932,sumptuous
(Of Lunch, Dinner)

Lavish meal or Dinner


Luxurious Dinner

933,supercilious

Impudence
Brazenness
Insolence
Effrontery
Hauteur
Supercilious
Contumely
Proud, Arrogant
Haughty
Contemptuous
Overbearing, Overweening

934,supernumerary

Redundant
Excessive
Superannuated

935,supplicate

Beg
Beseech
Implore
Obtest *
Adjure
Entreaty
Importunity
Supplication (Strong)
Exhortation (Mild)
Hortatory
Genuflect

Polite
Civil
Cultured
Suave
Urbane
Refined

Order
Command
At your behest
Decree

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Vocabulary

936,surly

Scowl
Sullen
Disgruntled look
Menacing look
Belligerent look

937,surreptitious

Secretly
Covertly
Stealthily
Furtive
Clandestine

938,surrogate
( Of mothers)

Deputy
Substitute
Proxy

939,svelte

Slender waist
Willowy
Slim
Svelte
Limber, Graceful, Flexible
Supple, Pliable
Lithe, Lissome

940, sycophant

Servile person
Flunkey
Lackey
flatterer
sycophant
toady
stooge
parasitic
minion
acolyte(+)

Master
leader
captain

941, sybarite

Hedonist
Sensualist
Voluptuary
Cyrenaic*

Ascetic
Spartan
(Eremite
Anchoret
Stoic
Teetotaler)

942, taciturn

Reticent
Incommunicado
Laconic
Silent
Reserved
Mute

Voluble
Talkative
Loquacious
Multiloquent*
Garrulous

Openly
Overtly
Artless
Candidly

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Vocabulary

Lady like
Mild
Harmless

943, tart

Pert
Malapert
Saucy
Sluts
OTHERS:
Acerbity
Acrimonious
Snarling
Sharp
Bitter
Pungent
Sour
Vinegary

944,tattle

Meaningless talks
Prate
Prattle
Gibberish
Jabber
Babble
Tattle
Twaddle
Gabble
Chatter
Palaver
Bosh
Balderdash

945,tawdry

Women who dresses in outlandish fashion


Garish
Outlandish
Tawdry
Gaudy
Bedizened(poetic word)
Meretricious
Flashy

Somber
Plain
Sober

946, temerity

Rashness
Audacity
Recklessness
Boldness
Precipitancy
Impudent
Arrogant

Polite
Civil
Cultured
Suave
Polished

947,termagant

A quarrel some woman


Beldam, Harridan, Crone, Witch
Hag, Shrew
Termagant
Virago, Xantippe, Vixen
Jezebel

Lady

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Vocabulary

948,testy

Irritable-voice will reveal it.


Irritable

Peevish
Petulance
Chagrin
Waspish
Fretful

Composure
Poise
Equanimity

949,theurgy

Black magic
Necromancer
Shaman
Sorcerer
Witchcraft
MILD:
Wizard
Juggler
Magician
Conjure

950,thrall

Hypnotize and keep under a spell


Slavery - Thralldom
Bondman
Villain
Serf

Lord
Master
Captain
Leader

951,thrasonical

Vain
Brag
Braggart
Bragging
Boast
Gloat
Vaunt
Vainglorious
Cock-a-hoop
Rodomontade
Swagger
Swaggerer
Gasconade

Humble
Humility
Meek
Timid
Timorous

952,threnody

Monody
Jeremiad
Epicedium
Dirge
Lamentation
Requiem
Ululation

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Vocabulary

Teetotaler

953,tipple (or) tippler

Alcoholic
Dipsomaniac
crapulous
Bibulous
Toper
Tippler
Guzzler
Quaffed
Slush
Sozzled
Inebriated

954,tirade

Colloquy
Parley
Harangue
Diatribe
Tirade
Trenchant
Truculence
Logomachy*
Declamation
Censure
Invective
Fulminate
Fusillade
Vituperative, (Philippic)

955,titter

Woman who laughs in a silly fashion


Giggle
Chuckle
Snigger
Snicker

956,tittle

Small particle
Iota, Whit, Particle
Atom, Grain
Speck, Scrap, Bit
Scintilla, Modicum, Trace

957,torpor

Slow, Sluggish
MILD:
Lazy, Lethargic, Indolent
STRONG:
lackadaisical
languorous, lassitude
The languid
Torpor, torpid
inert
comatose
catatonic
dead
Dheeraj Mitra Education Welfare Society

Vocabulary

958,tortuous

Roundabout
Circumlocution
Sinuous
Serpentine
Devious
Winding
Meandering

959,trammel

Restrict
Confine
Clog
Hamper
Hinder
Impede
Shackle
Cramp

960,transient

Evanescent
Ephemeral
Fugacious
Fleeting
Momentary
Transitory
Brief
Impermanent
Volatile

961,transplendent

Resplendent
Dazzle
Scintillate

962,transude

Exude (confidence)
Strain
Percolate
Ooze
Filter
Permeate

963,travesty

Distorted
Prevaricate
Garbled
Convoluted
Gnarled

Permanent
Lasting
Durable

SECONDARY:

Caricature
Burlesque
Parody
(Humorous)

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Vocabulary

964,trenchant

Severe
Caustic
Biting
Sharp
Piquant
Sarcastic
Fulminate
Fusillade
Expletive
Trenchant
Invective
Vituperative
Opprobrium
Scurrilous
Truculence

965,trepidation

Tremble
Quirk
Blench
Coward

966,trill

Sharp whistling sound made by a bird


Warble
Shake
Quaver

967,truncheon

Steel rod-carried by police


Club
Bollard
Pound
Thrash
Beat

968,trundle

Move heavily or noisily


Small wheel
Roll
Bowl
Revolve

969,tumbrel

Farmers cart

970,tumid

Swollen
Bloated
Inflated
Enlarged
Turgid

Valorous
Intrepid
Courageous
Brave
Serene
Tranquil

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Vocabulary

Calm
Serene
Halcyon
Quiet
Placid
Tranquil

971,turbulent

Violent
Agitated
Clamorous
Tumultuous
Riotous
Uproarious

972,turgid

Swollen
Enlarged
Swelled
Inflated
Tumid

973,turpitude

Evil
Wicked
Shameful
Depravity
Vileness
Villainy
Baseness
Meanness
Ignoble

974,tutelage

Instruction
Pupilage
Protg
Aegis
Protection
Guardianship
Care

975,twit

To tease
Mock
Taunt
Challenging
Ridicule
reproach

976,ubiquity

Omnipresent
[Related words Omniscient
Omnipotent]

977,ukase

Russian court

978,ululation

Wailing
See 952 THRENODY

979, umbilicus

Source
Navel

Dheeraj Mitra Education Welfare Society

Vocabulary

980,umbrage

Affront
Offence
Resentment
Pique
Displeasure

981,unctuous

Servile
Polite
Hypocritical
Glib-tongued, oily, greasy

982,upbraid

MILD:
Rate
Berate
Chide
Reprove
Admonish(UK)
Rebuke
Censure
Reprimand
Reproach
Taunt
Condemn
Scold
STRONG:
Objurgate
Admonish(US)
Chastise
Castigate

983,uxorious

Fond of wife

984,vacuous

Void
Empty
Vacant
Unfilled

985,vapid

Dull
Uninteresting
Jejune
Bromidic
Stale

986,vacuity

Emptiness
void

987,vaquero

Cow boy(Spanish)

988,vaunt

See 951 THRASONICAL

Bluebeard
Wife beater

Exhilarating
Stimulate

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Vocabulary

989,varlet

Young rascal
Rogue
Rascal
Knave
Scoundrel
Mountebank
Charlatan, Gamine
Street Arabs, Street Urchin (Guttersnipe)

990,verdant

Green
Fresh colored
Lush
Viridity*

991,verisimilitude

Appearance of truth
Probability, Likeliness, Fiction
Veracity, Canonical
Authentic

992,vertigo

Dizziness
giddiness
Sickness
Light headedness
Muzziness*

993,verve
(for women)

Vivacity
Pep and bounce
Vitality, Vigor, Exuberance
Briskness
Buoyant, Blithe(US),Lively, Animated

994,vicissitude

Change
Mutation
Alternation
Shift

995,viridity

Greenness
See also 990 VERDANT

996,vituperate

Defame
Revile
Abuse
Obloquy
See also 954 TIRADE

997,waft

Convey
Transport
Carry
Bear

Barren
Sterile
Arid
Dry

Stable

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Vocabulary

998,waggery

Pixie
Puck
Mischievous Merriment
Imp & Elf

999,wainscot

Wood paneling

1000,wassail

Bacchanalian
Carousal
Revelry
Toast
Heavy drinking during festive occasion
Saturnalia

1001,waddle

Toddle
On the verge of falling down
Totter
Wobble

1002,waive

Relinquish
Renounce
Give up

1003,wallow

Falling and getting up and again falling


Flounder

1004,wayward

Stubborn
Obstinate
Obdurate
Contumacious
Intransigent
Froward *
Refractory
Mulish(US)
Wayward
Intractable

Pliable
Amenable
Flexible
Pliant
Suppliant

POS:

Pertinacious
Tenacious
Perseverance
Indefatigable
Dogged
Indomitable
1005,wean

To detach
Accustom to food other than (esp. the
mother's) milk.

1006,welter

To roll about
Flounder
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1007,wheedle

Coax
Cajole
Persuade someone to do something

1008,whirlpool

Eddy water
Maelstrom
Vortex

1009,whirr

Going round & round

1010,wizened

Old man with wisdom

1011,wince

Contortion of face
Flinch
Wince in pain

1012,wistful

Reflective
Contemplative

1013,woof

Warp
Texture
Fabric

1014,wraith

Ghost
Spook
Zombie
Dead

1015,wroth

Anger
Ire
Irascible

1016,wrangler

Quarrel
Tiff
Bicker
Squabble
Wrangler
Jangler
Altercate
Altercation
Contentious
Disputations
Litigious
Logomachy *
Spat

1017,xanthous

Very fair skinned

1018,xylographer

Wood carver

Youthful

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Vocabulary

1019,xylem

Tissue from plant


Woody

1020,xantippe

See 947 TERMAGANT

1021,xenodochium
and
1022,xenodochy

Guest Chamber
Guest room
Related to Hospitality

1023,xiphoid
(Of Cartilage& Bone)

Sword shaped.

1024,xylophagous

Feeding on wood (Ex: termite)

1025,xylotomous

Cutting wood

1026,yap

Puppy, Yelp

1027,yokel

Trades folk,
Trades people
Merchant Class (UK)
Vaisyas (Ind)
Hoi polloi (US)
Rabble, Canaille
Lumpkin, Groundling
Plebian, Publican
Yokel, Common man

1028,zany

Nitwit (ASININE Group of words)

1029,zealot

Extremist when it comes to religious


intolerance
Zealot, Fanatic, Fundamentalist
Bigot, Puritan, Pharisaical
Humbug, Hypocrisy

1030,zebrine

Zebra like striped

1031,zephyr

West wind (used in poem)

1032,zetetic

In search of truth,
Investigating, Inquiring

1033,zoilean

Hypercritical

1034,zygote

Cell formed by union of two gametes.

1035,zymotic

Contagious
Fermentative
Bacterial, Infectious

Aristocrat
Blue Blooded
Patrician
Scion
Mandarin
NoblesseOblige

Catholic
Cosmopolitan
Broadminded
Secular
Tolerant
Eclectic

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