consider,deem to be minute,infinitely or immeasurably small accord,concurrence of opinion evident,clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment practice,a customary way of operation or behavior intend,have in mind as a purpose concern,something that interests you because it is important commit,“perform an act, usually with a negative connotation” issue,some situation or event that is thought about approach,move towards establish,set up or found utter,without qualification conduct,direct the course of; manage or control engage,consume all of one's attention or time obtain,come into possession of scarce,deficient in quantity or number compared with the demand policy,a plan of action adopted by an individual or social group straight,“successive, without a break” stock,capital raised by a corporation through the issue of shares apparent,clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment property,a basic or essential attribute shared by members of a class fancy,imagine; conceive of; see in one's mind concept,an abstract or general idea inferred from specific instances court,an assembly to conduct judicial business appoint,“assign a duty, responsibility or obligation to” passage,“a section of text, particularly a section of medium length” vain,unproductive of success instance,an occurrence of something coast,the shore of a sea or ocean project,a planned undertaking commission,a special group delegated to consider some matter constant,a quantity that does not vary circumstances,one's overall condition in life constitute,to compose or represent level,a relative position or degree of value in a graded group affect,have an influence upon institute,set up or lay the groundwork for render,give an interpretation of appeal,be attractive to generate,bring into existence theory,a well-substantiated explanation of some aspect of the world range,a variety of different things or activities campaign,a race between candidates for elective office league,an association of sports teams that organizes matches labor,any piece of work that is undertaken or attempted confer,have a meeting in order to talk something over grant,allow to have dwell,think moodily or anxiously about something entertain,provide amusement for contract,a binding agreement that is enforceable by law earnest,“characterized by a firm, humorless belief in one's opinions” yield,give or supply wander,move or cause to move in a sinuous or circular course insist,be emphatic or resolute and refuse to budge knight,a person of noble birth trained to arms and chivalry convince,make realize the truth or validity of something inspire,serve as the inciting cause of convention,a large formal assembly skill,an ability that has been acquired by training harry,annoy continually or chronically financial,involving fiscal matters reflect,show an image of novel,an extended fictional work in prose furnish,provide with objects or articles that make a room usable compel,force somebody to do something venture,proceed somewhere despite the risk of possible dangers territory,the geographical area under the jurisdiction of a state temper,a characteristic state of feeling bent,fixed in your purpose intimate,“marked by close acquaintance, association, or familiarity” undertake,enter upon an activity or enterprise majority, more than half of the votes in an election assert,declare or affirm solemnly and formally as true crew,the men and women who man a vehicle chamber,a natural or artificial enclosed space humble,marked by meekness or modesty; not arrogant or prideful scheme,an elaborate and systematic plan of action keen,demonstrating ability to recognize or draw fine distinctions liberal,having political views favoring reform and progress despair,a state in which all hope is lost or absent tide,the periodic rise and fall of the sea level attitude,a complex mental state involving beliefs and feelings justify,show to be reasonable or provide adequate ground for flag,a rectangular piece of cloth of distinctive design merit,any admirable or beneficial attribute manifest,reveal its presence or make an appearance notion,a general inclusive concept scale,relative magnitude formal,characteristic of or befitting a person in authority resource,a new or reserve supply that can be drawn upon when needed persist,continue to exist contempt,lack of respect accompanied by a feeling of intense dislike tour,a route all the way around a particular place or area plead,enter a defendant's answer weigh,be oppressive or burdensome mode,how something is done or how it happens distinction,a discrimination between things as different inclined,at an angle to the horizontal or vertical position attribute,a quality belonging to or characteristic of an entity exert,make a great effort at a mental or physical task oppress,come down on or keep down by unjust use of one's authority contend,compete for something stake,a strong wooden or metal post driven into the ground toil,work hard perish,pass from physical life disposition,your usual mood rail,complain bitterly cardinal,one of a group of prominent bishops in the Sacred College boast,talk about oneself with excessive pride or self-regard advocate,“a person who pleads for a person, cause, or idea” bestow,present allege,report or maintain notwithstanding,despite anything to the contrary lofty,of imposing height; especially standing out above others multitude,a large indefinite number steep,having a sharp inclination heed,pay close attention to modest,not large but sufficient in size or amount partial,being or affecting only a segment apt,naturally disposed toward esteem,the condition of being honored credible,appearing to merit belief or acceptance provoke,provide the needed stimulus for tread,a step in walking or running ascertain,learn or discover with confidence fare,“proceed, get along, or succeed” cede,relinquish possession or control over perpetual,continuing forever or indefinitely decree,a legally binding command or decision contrive,make or work out a plan for; devise derived,formed or developed from something else; not original elaborate,marked by complexity and richness of detail substantial,real; having a material or factual existence frontier,a wilderness at the edge of a settled area of a country facile,arrived at without due care or effort; lacking depth cite,make reference to warrant,show to be reasonable or provide adequate ground for sob,weep convulsively rider,a traveler who actively sits and travels on an animal dense,permitting little if any light to pass through afflict,cause physical pain or suffering in flourish,grow vigorously ordain,invest with ministerial or priestly authority pious,having or showing or expressing reverence for a deity vex,“disturb, especially by minor irritations” gravity,the force of attraction between all masses in the universe suspended, supported or kept from sinking or falling by buoyancy conspicuous,obvious to the eye or mind retort,a quick reply to a question or remark jet,an airplane powered by gas turbines bolt,run away assent,to agree or express agreement purse,a sum spoken of as the contents of a money container plus,the arithmetic operation of summing sanction,give authority or permission to proceeding,a sequence of steps by which legal judgments are invoked exalt,“praise, glorify, or honor” siege,an action of an armed force that surrounds a fortified place malice,feeling a need to see others suffer extravagant,recklessly wasteful wax,increase in phase throng,press tightly together or cram venerate,regard with feelings of respect and reverence assail,attack someone physically or emotionally sublime,of high moral or intellectual value exploit,draw from; make good use of exertion,use of physical or mental energy; hard work kindle,catch fire endow,furnish with a capital fund imposed,set forth authoritatively as obligatory humiliate,cause to feel shame suffrage,a legal right to vote ensue,issue or terminate in a specified way brook,a natural stream of water smaller than a river gale,a strong wind moving 45-90 knots muse,reflect deeply on a subject satire,witty language used to convey insults or scorn intrigue,cause to be interested or curious indication,something that serves to suggest dispatch,send away towards a designated goal cower,crouch or curl up wont,an established custom tract,a system of body parts that serve some particular purpose canon,a collection of books accepted as holy scripture impel,cause to move forward with force latitude,freedom from normal restraints in conduct vacate,leave behind empty; move out of undertaking,any piece of work that is attempted slay,kill intentionally and with premeditation predecessor,one who precedes you in time delicacy,the quality of being exquisitely fine in appearance forsake,leave someone who needs or counts on you; leave in the lurch beseech,ask for or request earnestly philosophical,relating to the investigation of existence and knowledge grove,a small growth of trees without underbrush frustrate,“hinder or prevent, as an effort, plan, or desire” illustrious,widely known and esteemed device,an instrumentality invented for a particular purpose pomp,cheap or pretentious or vain display entreat,ask for or request earnestly impart,“transmit, as knowledge or a skill” propriety,correct behavior consecrate,render holy by means of religious rites proceeds,the income or profit arising from a transaction fathom,come to understand objective,the goal intended to be attained clad,wearing or provided with clothing partisan,devoted to a cause or party faction,a dissenting clique contrived,artificially formal venerable,impressive by reason of age restrained,not showy or obtrusive besiege,“harass, as with questions or requests” manifestation,a clear appearance rebuke,an act or expression of criticism and censure insurgent,in opposition to a civil authority or government rhetoric,using language effectively to please or persuade scrupulous,having ethical or moral principles ratify,“approve and express assent, responsibility, or obligation” stump,cause to be perplexed or confounded discreet,marked by prudence or modesty and wise self-restraint imposing,impressive in appearance wistful,showing pensive sadness mortify,cause to feel shame ripple,stir up so as to form small waves premise,a statement that is held to be true subside,wear off or die down adverse,contrary to your interests or welfare caprice,a sudden desire muster,gather or bring together comprehensive,broad in scope accede,yield to another's wish or opinion fervent,characterized by intense emotion cohere,“cause to form a united, orderly, and consistent whole” tribunal,an assembly to conduct judicial business austere,severely simple recovering,returning to health after illness or debility stratum,people having the same social or economic status conscientious,characterized by extreme care and great effort arbitrary,based on or subject to individual discretion or preference exasperate,irritate conjure,summon into action or bring into existence ominous,threatening or foreshadowing evil or tragic developments edifice,a structure that has a roof and walls elude,“escape, either physically or mentally” pervade,spread or diffuse through foster,promote the growth of admonish,scold or reprimand; take to task repeal,cancel officially retiring,not arrogant or presuming incidental,not of prime or central importance acquiesce,to agree or express agreement slew,a large number or amount or extent usurp,seize and take control without authority sentinel,a person employed to keep watch for some anticipated event precision,the quality of being reproducible in amount or performance depose,force to leave an office wanton,unprovoked or without motive or justification odium,state of disgrace resulting from detestable behavior precept,rule of personal conduct deference,a courteous expression of esteem or regard fray,a noisy fight candid,openly straightforward and direct without secretiveness enduring,unceasing impertinent,improperly forward or bold bland,lacking stimulating characteristics; uninteresting insinuate,suggest in an indirect or covert way; give to understand nominal,insignificantly small; a matter of form only suppliant,humbly entreating languid,lacking spirit or liveliness rave,praise enthusiastically monetary,relating to or involving money headlong,in a hasty and foolhardy manner infallible,incapable of failure or error coax,“influence or urge by gentle urging, caressing, or flattering” explicate,“elaborate, as of theories and hypotheses” gaunt,very thin especially from disease or hunger or cold morbid,suggesting the horror of death and decay ranging,wandering freely pacify,“ease the anger, agitation, or strong emotion of” pastoral,idyllically rustic dogged,stubbornly unyielding ebb,fall away or decline aide,someone who acts as an assistant appease,cause to be more favorably inclined; gain the good will of stipulate,make an express demand or provision in an agreement recourse,something or someone turned to for assistance or security constrained,lacking spontaneity; not natural bate,moderate or restrain; lessen the force of aversion,a feeling of intense dislike conceit,an artistic device or effect loath,strongly opposed rampart,an embankment built around a space for defensive purposes extort,obtain by coercion or intimidation tarry,leave slowly and hesitantly perpetrate,“perform an act, usually with a negative connotation” decorum,propriety in manners and conduct luxuriant,produced or growing in extreme abundance cant,insincere talk about religion or morals enjoin,give instructions to or direct somebody to do something avarice,extreme greed for material wealth edict,a formal or authoritative proclamation disconcert,cause to lose one's composure symmetry,balance among the parts of something capitulate,surrender under agreed conditions arbitrate,act between parties with a view to reconciling differences cleave,“separate or cut with a tool, such as a sharp instrument” append,add to the very end visage,the human face horde,a moving crowd parable,a short moral story chastise,censure severely foil,“hinder or prevent, as an effort, plan, or desire” veritable,being truly so called; real or genuine grapple,work hard to come to terms with or deal with something gentry,the most powerful members of a society pall,a sudden numbing dread maxim,a saying that is widely accepted on its own merits projection,a prediction made by extrapolating from past observations prowess,a superior skill learned by study and practice dingy,thickly covered with ingrained dirt or soot semblance,an outward appearance that is deliberately misleading tout,advertise in strongly positive terms fortitude,strength of mind that enables one to endure adversity asunder,into parts or pieces rout,an overwhelming defeat staid,characterized by dignity and propriety beguile,influence by slyness purport,have the often specious appearance of being or intending deprave,corrupt morally or by intemperance or sensuality bequeath,leave or give by will after one's death enigma,something that baffles understanding and cannot be explained assiduous,marked by care and persistent effort vassal,a person holding a fief quail,“draw back, as with fear or pain” outskirts,“outlying areas, as of a city or town” bulwark,a protective structure of stone or concrete swerve,an erratic turn from an intended course gird,prepare oneself for action or a confrontation betrothed,pledged to be married prospective,of or concerned with or related to the future advert,make reference to peremptory,not allowing contradiction or refusal rudiment,the elementary stage of any subject deduce,reason from the general to the particular halting,fragmentary or broken from emotional strain ignominy,a state of dishonor ideology,an orientation that characterizes the thinking of a group pallid,lacking in vitality or interest or effectiveness chagrin,strong feelings of embarrassment obtrude,thrust oneself in as if by force audacious,disposed to venture or take risks construe,make sense of; assign a meaning to ford,cross a river where it's shallow repast,the food served and eaten at one time stint,an unbroken period of time during which you do something fresco,a mural done with watercolors on wet plaster dutiful,willingly obedient out of a sense of respect hew,make or shape as with an axe parity,functional equality affable,diffusing warmth and friendliness interminable,tiresomely long; seemingly without end pillage,steal goods; take as spoils foreboding,a feeling of evil to come rend,tear or be torn violently livelihood,the financial means whereby one lives deign,do something that one considers to be below one's dignity capricious,determined by chance or impulse rather than by necessity stupendous,“so great in size, force, or extent as to elicit awe” chaff,material consisting of seed coverings and pieces of stem innate,not established by conditioning or learning reverie,an abstracted state of absorption wrangle,“quarrel noisily, angrily, or disruptively” crevice,a long narrow opening ostensible,appearing as such but not necessarily so craven,lacking even the rudiments of courage; abjectly fearful vestige,an indication that something has been present plumb,examine thoroughly and in great depth reticent,temperamentally disinclined to talk propensity,an inclination to do something chide,censure severely or angrily espouse,“choose and follow a theory, idea, policy, etc.” raiment,especially fine or decorative clothing intrepid,invulnerable to fear or intimidation seemly,according with custom or propriety allay,lessen the intensity of or calm fitful,occurring in spells and often abruptly erode,become ground down or deteriorate unaffected,free of artificiality; sincere and genuine canto,a major division of a long poem docile,easily handled or managed patronize,treat condescendingly teem,be abuzz estrange,arouse hostility or indifference in spat,a quarrel about petty points warble,sing or play with trills mien,“a person's appearance, manner, or demeanor” sate,fill to contentment constituency,the body of voters who elect a representative for their area patrician,characteristic of the nobility or aristocracy parry,“avoid or try to avoid fulfilling, answering, or performing” practitioner,someone who carries out a learned profession ravel,disentangle infest,occupy in large numbers or live on a host actuate,give an incentive for doing something surly,unfriendly and inclined toward anger or irritation convalesce,get over an illness or shock demoralize,lower someone's spirits; make downhearted devolve,grow worse alacrity,liveliness and eagerness waive,do without or cease to hold or adhere to unwonted,out of the ordinary seethe,be in an agitated emotional state scrutinize,“look at critically or searchingly, or in minute detail” diffident,lacking self-confidence execrate,curse or declare to be evil or anathema implacable,incapable of being appeased or pacified pique,a sudden outburst of anger mite,a slight but appreciable amount encumber,hold back uncouth,lacking refinement or cultivation or taste petulant,easily irritated or annoyed expiate,make amends for cavalier,given to haughty disregard of others banter,light teasing repartee bluster,“act in an arrogant, overly self-assured, or conceited manner” debase,corrupt morally or by intemperance or sensuality retainer,a person working in the service of another subjugate,make subservient; force to submit or subdue extol,“praise, glorify, or honor” fraught,filled with or attended with august,profoundly honored fissure,a long narrow depression in a surface knoll,a small natural hill callous,emotionally hardened inculcate,teach and impress by frequent repetitions or admonitions nettle,“disturb, especially by minor irritations” blanch,“turn pale, as if in fear” inscrutable,of an obscure nature tenacious,stubbornly unyielding thrall,the state of being under the control of another person exigency,a pressing or urgent situation disconsolate,sad beyond comforting; incapable of being consoled impetus,a force that makes something happen imposition,an uncalled-for burden auspices,kindly endorsement and guidance sonorous,full and loud and deep exploitation,an act that victimizes someone bane,something causing misery or death dint,force or effort ignominious,deserving or bringing disgrace or shame amicable,characterized by friendship and good will onset,the beginning or early stages conservatory,a schoolhouse with special facilities for fine arts zenith,the point above the observer directly opposite the nadir voluble,marked by a ready flow of speech yeoman,a free man who cultivates his own land levity,a manner lacking seriousness rapt,feeling great delight sultry,characterized by oppressive heat and humidity pinion,bind the arms of axiom,a proposition that is not susceptible of proof or disproof descry,catch sight of retinue,the group following and attending to some important person functionary,a worker who holds or is invested with an office imbibe,take in liquids diversified,having variety of character or form or components maraud,raid and rove in search of booty grudging,petty or reluctant in giving or spending partiality,a predisposition to like something philology,the humanistic study of language and literature wry,humorously sarcastic or mocking caucus,meet to select a candidate or promote a policy permeate,spread or diffuse through propitious,presenting favorable circumstances salient,“conspicuous, prominent, or important” propitiate,make peace with excise,remove by cutting betoken,be a signal for or a symptom of palatable,acceptable to the taste or mind upbraid,express criticism towards renegade,someone who rebels and becomes an outlaw hoary,ancient pedantic,marked by a narrow focus on or display of learning coy,showing marked and often playful evasiveness or reluctance troth,a solemn pledge of fidelity encroachment,entry to another's property without right or permission belie,be in contradiction with armada,a large fleet succor,assistance in time of difficulty imperturbable,marked by extreme calm and composure irresolute,uncertain how to act or proceed knack,a special way of doing something unseemly,not in keeping with accepted standards of what is proper accentuate,stress or single out as important divulge,make known to the public information previously kept secret brawn,possessing muscular strength burnish,polish and make shiny palpitate,beat rapidly promiscuous,not selective of a single class or person dissemble,make believe with the intent to deceive flotilla,a fleet of small craft invective,abusive language used to express blame or censure hermitage,the abode of a recluse despoil,destroy and strip of its possession sully,make dirty or spotty malevolent,having or exerting a malignant influence irksome,tedious or irritating prattle,speak about unimportant matters rapidly and incessantly subaltern,inferior in rank or status welt,a raised mark on the skin wreak,cause to happen or to occur as a consequence tenable,based on sound reasoning or evidence inimitable,matchless depredation,a destructive action amalgamate,to bring or combine together or with something else immutable,not subject or susceptible to change or variation proxy,a person authorized to act for another dote,shower with love; show excessive affection for reactionary,extremely conservative rationalism,the doctrine that reason is the basis for regulating conduct endue,give qualities or abilities to discriminating,showing or indicating careful judgment and discernment brooch,a decorative pin pert,characterized by a lightly exuberant quality disembark,go ashore aria,an elaborate song for solo voice trappings,ornaments; embellishments to or characteristic signs of abet,“assist or encourage, usually in some wrongdoing” clandestine,conducted with or marked by hidden aims or methods distend,swell from or as if from internal pressure glib,having only superficial plausibility pucker,gather something into small wrinkles or folds rejoinder,a quick reply to a question or remark spangle,adornment consisting of a small piece of shiny material blighted,affected by something that prevents growth or prosperity nicety,conformity with some aesthetic standard of correctness aggrieve,infringe on the rights of vestment,a gown worn by the clergy urbane,showing a high degree of refinement defray,bear the expenses of spectral,resembling or characteristic of a phantom munificent,very generous dictum,an authoritative declaration fad,an interest followed with exaggerated zeal scabbard,a sheath for a sword or dagger or bayonet adulterate,make impure by adding a foreign or inferior substance beleaguer,annoy persistently gripe,complain remission,an abatement in intensity or degree exorbitant,greatly exceeding bounds of reason or moderation invocation,the act of appealing for help cajole,“influence or urge by gentle urging, caressing, or flattering” inclusive,encompassing much or everything interdict,command against abase,cause to feel shame obviate,do away with hurtle,move with or as if with a rushing sound unanimity,everyone being of one mind mettle,the courage to carry on interpolate,“insert words into texts, often falsifying it thereby” surreptitious,marked by quiet and caution and secrecy dissimulate,hide feelings from other people ruse,“a deceptive maneuver, especially to avoid capture” specious,plausible but false revulsion,intense aversion hale,exhibiting or restored to vigorous good health palliate,lessen or to try to lessen the seriousness or extent of obtuse,lacking in insight or discernment querulous,habitually complaining vagary,an unexpected and inexplicable change in something incipient,only partly in existence; imperfectly formed obdurate,stubbornly persistent in wrongdoing grovel,show submission or fear refractory,stubbornly resistant to authority or control dregs,sediment that has settled at the bottom of a liquid ascendancy,the state when one person or group has power over another supercilious,having or showing arrogant superiority to pundit,someone who has been admitted to membership in a field commiserate,to feel or express sympathy or compassion alcove,a small recess opening off a larger room assay,make an effort or attempt parochial,narrowly restricted in outlook or scope conjugal,relating to the relationship between a wife and husband abjure,formally reject or disavow a formerly held belief frieze,an ornament consisting of a horizontal sculptured band ornate,marked by complexity and richness of detail inflammatory,arousing to action or rebellion machination,a crafty and involved plot to achieve your ends mendicant,a pauper who lives by begging meander,move or cause to move in a sinuous or circular course bullion,gold or silver in bars or ingots diffidence,lack of self-assurance makeshift,done or made using whatever is available husbandry,the practice of cultivating the land or raising stock podium,a platform raised above the surrounding level dearth,an insufficient quantity or number granary,a storehouse for threshed grain or animal feed whet,make keen or more acute imposture,pretending to be another person diadem,an ornamental jeweled headdress signifying sovereignty fallow,undeveloped but potentially useful hubbub,loud confused noise from many sources dispassionate,unaffected by strong emotion or prejudice harrowing,causing extreme distress askance,with suspicion or disapproval lancet,a surgical knife with a pointed double-edged blade rankle,gnaw into; make resentful or angry ramify,have or develop complicating consequences gainsay,take exception to polity,a governmentally organized unit credence,the mental attitude that something is believable indemnify,make amends for; pay compensation for ingratiate,gain favor with somebody by deliberate efforts declivity,a downward slope or bend importunate,making persistent or urgent requests passe,out of fashion whittle,cut small bits or pare shavings from repine,express discontent flay,strip the skin off larder,a small storeroom for storing foods or wines threadbare,thin and tattered with age grisly,shockingly repellent; inspiring horror untoward,not in keeping with accepted standards of what is proper idiosyncrasy,a behavioral attribute peculiar to an individual quip,make jokes or witty remarks blatant,without any attempt at concealment; completely obvious stanch,stop the flow of a liquid incongruity,the quality of disagreeing perfidious,tending to betray platitude,a trite or obvious remark revelry,unrestrained merrymaking delve,“turn up, loosen, or remove earth” extenuate,lessen or to try to lessen the seriousness or extent of polemic,“a verbal or written attack, especially of a belief or dogma” enrapture,hold spellbound virtuoso,someone who is dazzlingly skilled in any field glower,look angry or sullen as if to signal disapproval mundane,found in the ordinary course of events fatuous,devoid of intelligence incorrigible,impervious to correction by punishment postulate,maintain or assert gist,the central meaning or theme of a speech or literary work vociferous,conspicuously and offensively loud purvey,supply with provisions baleful,deadly or sinister gibe,laugh at with contempt and derision dyspeptic,irritable as if suffering from indigestion prude,a person excessively concerned about propriety and decorum luminary,a celebrity who is an inspiration to others amenable,disposed or willing to comply willful,habitually disposed to disobedience and opposition overbearing,having or showing arrogant superiority to dais,a platform raised above the surrounding level automate,operate or make run by machines rather than human action enervate,weaken mentally or morally wheedle,“influence or urge by gentle urging, caressing, or flattering” gusto,vigorous and enthusiastic enjoyment bouillon,a clear seasoned broth omniscient,infinitely wise apostate,not faithful to religion or party or cause carrion,the dead and rotting body of an animal; unfit for human food emolument,compensation received by virtue of holding an office ungainly,lacking grace in movement or posture impiety,unrighteousness by virtue of lacking respect for a god decadence,the state of being degenerate in mental or moral qualities homily,a sermon on a moral or religious topic avocation,an auxiliary activity circumvent,“avoid or try to avoid fulfilling, answering, or performing” syllogism,reasoning in which a conclusion is derived from two premises collation,assembling in proper numerical or logical sequence haggle,“wrangle, as over a price or terms of an agreement” waylay,wait in hiding to attack savant,a learned person cohort,a group of people having approximately the same age unction,excessive but superficial compliments with affected charm adjure,command solemnly acrimony,a rough and bitter manner clarion,loud and clear turbid,clouded as with sediment cupidity,extreme greed for material wealth disaffected,discontented as toward authority preternatural,surpassing the ordinary or normal eschew,avoid and stay away from deliberately expatiate,“add details, as to an account or idea” didactic,“instructive, especially excessively” sinuous,curved or curving in and out rancor,a feeling of deep and bitter anger and ill-will puissant,powerful homespun,characteristic of country life embroil,force into some kind of situation or course of action pathological,caused by or evidencing a mentally disturbed condition resonant,characterized by a loud deep sound libretto,the words of an opera or musical play flail,thresh about bandy,discuss lightly gratis,costing nothing upshot,a phenomenon that is caused by some previous phenomenon aphorism,a short pithy instructive saying redoubtable,worthy of respect or honor corpulent,excessively fat benighted,lacking enlightenment or knowledge or culture sententious,abounding in or given to pompous or aphoristic moralizing cabal,a clique that seeks power usually through intrigue paraphernalia,equipment consisting of miscellaneous articles vitiate,make imperfect adulation,servile flattery; exaggerated and hypocritical praise quaff,to swallow hurriedly or greedily or in one draught unassuming,not arrogant libertine,a dissolute person maul,injure badly adage,a condensed but memorable saying embodying an important fact expostulation,the act of expressing earnest opposition or protest tawdry,tastelessly showy trite,repeated too often; overfamiliar through overuse hireling,a person who works only for money ensconce,fix firmly egregious,conspicuously and outrageously bad or reprehensible cogent,powerfully persuasive incisive,demonstrating ability to recognize or draw fine distinctions errant,straying from the right course or from accepted standards sedulous,marked by care and persistent effort incandescent,“characterized by ardent emotion, intensity, or brilliance” derelict,in deplorable condition entomology,the branch of zoology that studies insects execrable,unequivocally detestable sluice,pour as if from a conduit that carries a rapid flow of water moot,“of no legal significance, as having been previously decided” evanescent,tending to vanish like vapor vat,a large open vessel for holding or storing liquids dapper,marked by up-to-dateness in dress and manners asperity,harshness of manner flair,a natural talent mote,a tiny piece of anything circumspect,heedful of potential consequences inimical,not friendly apropos,of an appropriate or pertinent nature gruel,a thin porridge gentility,elegance by virtue of fineness of manner and expression disapprobation,pronouncing as wrong or morally culpable cameo,engraving or carving in low relief on a stone gouge,swindle; obtain by coercion oratorio,a musical composition for voices and orchestra inclement,“severe, of weather” scintilla,a tiny or scarcely detectable amount confluence,a flowing together squalor,sordid dirtiness stricture,severe criticism emblazon,decorate with heraldic arms augury,an event indicating important things to come abut,lie adjacent to another or share a boundary banal,repeated too often; overfamiliar through overuse congeal,become gelatinous pilfer,make off with belongings of others malcontent,a person who is unsatisfied or disgusted sublimate,direct energy or urges into useful activities eugenic,causing improvement in the offspring produced lineament,the characteristic parts of a person's face firebrand,someone who deliberately foments trouble fiasco,a complete failure or collapse foolhardy,marked by defiant disregard for danger or consequences retrench,tighten one's belt; use resources carefully ulterior,lying beyond what is openly revealed or avowed equable,not varying inured,made tough by habitual exposure invidious,containing or implying a slight or showing prejudice unmitigated,not diminished or moderated in intensity or severity concomitant,an event or situation that happens at the same time cozen,cheat or trick phlegmatic,showing little emotion dormer,a gabled extension built out from a sloping roof pontifical,denoting or governed by or relating to a bishop or bishops disport,“occupy in an agreeable, entertaining or pleasant fashion” apologist,a person who argues to defend some policy or institution abeyance,temporary cessation or suspension enclave,an enclosed territory that is culturally distinct improvident,not supplying something useful for the future disquisition,an elaborate analytical or explanatory essay or discussion categorical,not modified or restricted by reservations placate,cause to be more favorably inclined redolent,serving to bring to mind felicitous,exhibiting an agreeably appropriate manner or style gusty,blowing in puffs or short intermittent blasts natty,marked by up-to-dateness in dress and manners pacifist,opposed to war buxom,healthily plump and vigorous heyday,the period of greatest prosperity or productivity herculean,displaying superhuman strength or power burgeon,grow and flourish crone,“an ugly, evil-looking old woman” prognosticate,make a prediction about; tell in advance lout,an awkward stupid person simper,smile affectedly or derisively iniquitous,characterized by injustice or wickedness rile,“disturb, especially by minor irritations” sentient,endowed with feeling and unstructured consciousness garish,tastelessly showy readjustment,the act of correcting again erstwhile,belonging to some prior time aquiline,curved down like an eagle's beak bilious,irritable as if suffering from indigestion vilify,spread negative information about nuance,a subtle difference in meaning or opinion or attitude gawk,look with amazement refectory,“a communal dining-hall, usually in a monastery” palatial,suitable for or like a large and stately mansion mincing,affectedly dainty or refined trenchant,having keenness and forcefulness and penetration in thought emboss,raise in a relief proletarian,a member of the working class careen,pitching dangerously to one side debacle,a sound defeat sycophant,a person who tries to please someone to gain an advantage crabbed,annoyed and irritable archetype,something that serves as a model cryptic,of an obscure nature penchant,a strong liking bauble,cheap showy jewelry or ornament on clothing mountebank,a flamboyant deceiver fawning,attempting to win favor by flattery hummock,a small natural hill apotheosis,model of excellence or perfection of a kind discretionary,not earmarked; available for use as needed pithy,concise and full of meaning comport,behave in a certain manner checkered,marked by changeable fortune ambrosia,the food and drink of the gods factious,dissenting with the majority opinion disgorge,cause or allow to flow or run out or over filch,make off with belongings of others wraith,a mental representation of some haunting experience demonstrable,capable of being proved pertinacious,stubbornly unyielding emend,make corrections to laggard,someone who takes more time than necessary waffle,pause or hold back in uncertainty or unwillingness loquacious,full of trivial conversation venial,easily excused or forgiven peon,a laborer who is obliged to do menial work effulgence,the quality of being bright and sending out rays of light lode,a deposit of valuable ore fanfare,a gaudy outward display dilettante,showing frivolous or superficial interest; amateurish pusillanimous,lacking in courage and manly strength and resolution ingrained,deeply rooted; firmly fixed or held quagmire,a soft wet area of low-lying land that sinks underfoot reprobation,severe disapproval mannered,having unnatural behavioral attributes squeamish,excessively fastidious and easily disgusted proclivity,a natural inclination miserly,characterized by or indicative of lack of generosity vapid,lacking significance or liveliness or spirit or zest mercurial,liable to sudden unpredictable change perspicuous,transparently clear; easily understandable nonplus,be a mystery or bewildering to enamor,attract hackneyed,repeated too often; overfamiliar through overuse spate,a large number or amount or extent pedagogue,someone who educates young people acme,the highest level or degree attainable masticate,bite and grind with the teeth sinecure,a job that involves minimal duties indite,produce a literary work emetic,a medicine that induces nausea and vomiting temporize,draw out a discussion or process in order to gain time unimpeachable,beyond doubt or reproach genesis,a coming into being mordant,harshly ironic or sinister smattering,a small number or amount suavity,the quality of being charming and gracious in manner stentorian,very loud or booming junket,a trip taken by an official at public expense appurtenance,a supplementary component that improves capability nostrum,patent medicine whose efficacy is questionable immure,“lock up or confine, in or as in a jail” astringent,sour or bitter in taste unfaltering,marked by firm determination or resolution; not shakable tutelage,attention and management implying responsibility for safety testator,a person who makes a will elysian,of such excellence as to suggest inspiration by the gods fulminate,criticize severely fractious,easily irritated or annoyed pummel,“strike, usually with the fist” manumit,free from slavery or servitude unexceptionable,completely acceptable; not open to reproach triumvirate,a group of three people responsible for civil authority sybarite,a person addicted to luxury and pleasures of the senses jibe,“be compatible, similar, or consistent” magisterial,offensively self-assured or exercising unwarranted power roseate,of something having a dusty purplish pink color obloquy,a false accusation of an offense hoodwink,influence by slyness striate,mark with stripes of contrasting color arrogate,seize and take control without authority rarefied,of high moral or intellectual value chary,characterized by great caution credo,any system of principles or beliefs superannuated,too old to be useful impolitic,not marked by artful prudence aspersion,a disparaging remark abysmal,resembling an abyss in depth; so deep as to be immeasurable poignancy,“a quality that arouses emotions, especially pity or sorrow” stilted,artificially formal effete,“excessively self-indulgent, affected, or decadent” provender,food for domestic livestock endemic,of a disease constantly present in a particular locality jocund,full of or showing high-spirited merriment procedural,of or relating to processes rakish,marked by a carefree unconventionality or disreputableness skittish,“unpredictably excitable, especially of horses” peroration,a flowery and highly rhetorical address nonentity,a person of no influence abstemious,marked by temperance in indulgence viscid,having the sticky properties of an adhesive doggerel,a comic verse of irregular measure sleight,adroitness in using the hands rubric,category name plenitude,a full supply rebus,a puzzle consisting of pictures representing words wizened,lean and wrinkled by shrinkage as from age or illness whorl,a round shape formed by a series of concentric circles fracas,noisy quarrel iconoclast,someone who attacks cherished ideas or institutions saturnine,bitter or scornful madrigal,an unaccompanied partsong for several voices discursive,tending to cover a wide range of subjects zealot,a fervent and even militant proponent of something moribund,not growing or changing; without force or vitality modicum,a small or moderate or token amount connotation,an idea that is implied or suggested adventitious,associated by chance and not an integral part recondite,difficult to penetrate zephyr,a slight wind countermand,cancel officially captious,tending to find and call attention to faults cognate,having the same ancestral language forebear,a person from whom you are descended cadaverous,very thin especially from disease or hunger or cold foist,to force onto another dotage,mental infirmity as a consequence of old age nexus,a connected series or group choleric,characterized by anger garble,make false by mutilation or addition bucolic,idyllically rustic denouement,the outcome of a complex sequence of events animus,a feeling of ill will arousing active hostility overweening,“unrestrained, especially with regard to feelings” tyro,someone new to a field or activity preen,dress or groom with elaborate care largesse,liberality in bestowing gifts retentive,good at remembering unconscionable,greatly exceeding bounds of reason or moderation badinage,frivolous banter insensate,devoid of feeling and consciousness and animation sherbet,a frozen dessert made primarily of fruit juice and sugar beatific,resembling or befitting an angel or saint bemuse,cause to be confused emotionally microcosm,a miniature model of something factitious,not produced by natural forces gestate,have the idea for traduce,speak unfavorably about sextant,an instrument for measuring angular distance coiffure,the arrangement of the hair malleable,easily influenced rococo,having excessive asymmetrical ornamentation fructify,become productive or fruitful nihilist,someone who rejects all theories of morality ellipsis,omission or suppression of parts of words or sentences accolade,a tangible symbol signifying approval or distinction codicil,a supplement to a will roil,be agitated grandiloquent,lofty in style inconsequential,lacking worth or importance effervescence,the property of giving off bubbles stultify,deprive of strength or efficiency; make useless or worthless tureen,large deep serving dish with a cover pellucid,transparently clear; easily understandable euphony,any pleasing and harmonious sounds apocryphal,being of questionable authenticity veracious,precisely accurate pendulous,hanging loosely or bending downward exegesis,an explanation or critical interpretation effluvium,a foul-smelling outflow or vapor apposite,being of striking appropriateness and pertinence viscous,having the sticky properties of an adhesive misanthrope,someone who dislikes people in general vintner,someone who makes wine halcyon,idyllically calm and peaceful; suggesting happy tranquility anthropomorphic,suggesting human features for animals or inanimate things turgid,ostentatiously lofty in style malaise,“a general feeling of discomfort, uneasiness, or depression” polemical,of or involving dispute or controversy gadfly,a persistently annoying person atavism,a reappearance of an earlier characteristic contusion,an injury in which the skin is not broken parsimonious,excessively unwilling to spend dulcet,pleasing to the ear reprise,repeat an earlier theme of a composition anodyne,capable of relieving pain bemused,perplexed by many conflicting situations or statements