dogmatic@pertinacious, stubbornly sticking to opinions, claims (own) statements to be undoubtedly true, forces his beliefs upon othersfastidious@displaying meticulous attention to detail, hard to pleasedeleterious@hurtful, harmfulbenevolent@kindly, generous, showing good will, well meaningameliorate@to make better, improve (conditions, situatation etc.)ascetic@practicing severe self-denialexpedient@appropriate to a purpose, advantageous, convenient although immoraldisparage@1. speak of slightingly, without respect, 2. speak of to lower in rank or reputation (defame)assuage@to soothe, moderate, or relieve (e.g. a pain)immutable@unchangeable (over time), unalterableacquiesce@comply with, assent to, passively acceptpaucity@scarcity, smallness of numbersurreptitious@clandestine; stealthyprosaic@to be 1. unimaginative or commonplace 2. using the style or diction of prosecontrite@feeling remorseful for a sin or shortcomingflagrant@openly scandalous, egregiousadulation@a show of excessive admiration or devotionevanescent@1.(esp. literary) fleeting, passing away from memory etc. 2.(physics) of a field or wave with a diminishing amplitudeengender@produce, causecomplacent@pleased or satisfied with oneselfcandor@the quality of frankness or outspokennesscapricious@to be erratic, led by whim, unpredictable or fickledubious@doubtfulelucidate@clarify, explain, throw light uponextol@praise in the highest termsassiduous@hardworking, diligentavarice@very strong greed, desire for wealth, cupidityemulate@imitate with intent to equal or surpassdissonance@a harsh, disagreeable combination of soundsadroit@having skill in the use of bodily or mental powersdeprecate@to belittle, express disapproval of, to urge reasons againstdiscursive@passing from one subject to anotherdisseminate@distribute or scatterextricate@disentangle, disengagefallacious@illogical, misleadingexacerbate@make worseinevitable@unavoidableinnocuous@harmless, unobjectionable, inoffensive or innocentinsipid@lacking interesting qualities, dullprodigal@wasteful or recklessly extravagantimpetuous@1. impulsive, passionate, with forceful movements and motion 2. said or done quickly without care or detailimpute@(usually negative connotation) to lay blame to, attribute, ascribe or credit, assign through accusationquerulous@habitually complainingspurious@not genuine, falsemagnanimous@generous, noble, selfless, kind or charitable (especially towards a rival/someone less powerful)meticulous@showing care about minute details, very thoroughmitigate@make milder or more endurablerelegate@send off or consign to an often inferior position or rankreprehensible@deserving censure or condemnationrepudiate@reject as having no authority; cast offrescind@take back; revoke; abrogatesycophant@someone flattering or praising people of authority or position (to gain advantage)

trepidation@tremulous fearvirtuoso@a master in the technique of some art (usually music)inchoate@Just begun and so not fully formed or developedphlegmatic@cool of character, composedindolent@1. lazy 2.(medicine) causing (almost) no painhackneyed@overused, clichedextraneous@irrelevant or unrelated to the subject being dealt withencumber@act as a hindrance toamalgamate@combine to create one structure, organization...analogous@similar to something else in certain qualitiesgrandiose@having an imposing style or effect, uncommonly largeaffable@easy to approach, friendlydeference@humble submission or respectdiffident@timid, lacking in confidencedisparity@(a great) inequalityamicable@characterised by friendliness and goodwillamity@harmonious, friendly relationship(s)belligerent@1. warlike, hostile, aggresive 2.(formal) engaged in an official conflict (e.g. a country)censorious@severely critical (esp. of other people)charlatan@a quack, someone who pretends to more knowledge than they possessconcede@surrender, give indelineate@outlinecircuitous@winding or indirectcajole@persuade with flatterycoagulate@thicken from a liquid into an almost solid stateconfluence@the flowing together of several things or ideasconsonant@1.(+with) in agreement or harmony 2. a basic speech sound (contrast with vowels)dilatory@irresponsibly procrastinating, slow, causing delayseffrontery@shameless, impudent, disrespectful but confident behaviourgregarious@sociable, friendlycoalesce@come together, unite (esp. into one whole or mass)abase@to make less important or reduce in stature (usually self)abet@help, assist or encourage a wrongdoingabjure@formally, publicly renounce, give up on, forgoabrogate@formally terminate a law, agreement, right...abstruse@difficult to understand, obscure (e.g. a philosophy)acumen@wisdom in a specific areaalacrity@promptness, readinessallay@calm, soothe fears or other strong emotionsanathema@1.(+to) something despised 2.(literary) a strong curse 3. excommunication by a pope or a church of a person or denouncement of a doctrineantediluvian@before the great flood, ancientapprobation@approvalardor@desire, passion, love forarrogate@attribute to oneself without a proof or a right to do sobrusque@Rudely abrupt, unfriendly, curt or tersecalumny@a damaging liecapacious@Having a lot of space insidecapitulate@1. accept a military defeat, stop resisting 2. accept something, yieldcircumlocution@talking around a subjectcogent@logically clear and relevantcolloquial@(of language) used in informal language, rather in speech, not formal or literarycollusion@conspiracycompliant@behaving meekly in accordance with a set of rulescomplicity@the state of being part of a conspiracycompunction@moral hesitation about a past or a future deed, a (slight) feeling o

f guilt preventing us from wrongdoingconflagration@large fireconsummate@having or revealing supreme mastery or skill, complete, perfect (also v. to complete sth)continence@1. (esp. sex-wise) self-discipline 2. (medical) ability to contain urine and fecescontravene@infringe, come into conflict with, make an offence against (usually law, treaty, code etc.)convivial@lively, good-humored, sociable (e.g. atmosphere)copious@large in quantitycorroborate@confirm as trueculpable@deserving blamecursory@fast and insubstantialcurt@rude and short in tone or behavior, abrupt, unpolitely terse or brusquedecorous@possessing stately dignitydespot@excessively harsh rulerdiscomfit@to make someone feel uneasy or embarrasseddissemble@disguise (often feelings and intentions, but facts too)dissipate@reduce to nothingnessdistend@become disproportionately stretched, (cause to) swell (esp. of abdomen)doleful@Expressing sorrow, mournfulefface@eraseenmity@bad blood, angry disagreementequanimity@balance of mood, coolness (often after experiencing a traumatic situation)erudite@well-informed, well-researched, learned, bookisheschew@(intentionally) avoid (using), abstain fromevince@clearly show, indicate, revealexecrable@very bad, contemptibleexigent@urgent, requiring prompt attentionexonerate@prove to be innocentfacile@1. silly, unserious, superficial 2.(of success, often in sport) easily reachedfatuous@foolish, stupid, not carefully thought outforbearance@patient self-control, tolerance, self-restraintfulsome@1. (especially flattering, compliments) unpleasantly excessive; overdone, insincere 2. abundant, large in quantity or sizegarrulous@wordy, ramblingharangue@(make a) long, scolding speech, tiradeignominious@embarrassingimpassive@1. unemotional (often about a face) 2. motionlessaberration@deviation from the normacrimony@bitter argument, controversyefficacious@effectiveenervate@make weakermundane@worldly, unimaginative, ordinaryiconoclast@one who destroys idols or attacks institutionspromulgate@1. put a decree or law into effect 2. 'broadcast' ideas or beliefsgullible@easily persuadedabscond@depart without permission, secretly (esp. from an arrest or justice)aggrandize@exaggerateimpecunious@having little to no moneymawkish@nauseatingly sentimental, in an exaggerated, silly or false waymollify@soften (feeling, temper etc.); reduce/soften demands etc.onerous@laborous, troublesometacit@adj. understood, accepted or implied without being said out loud (e.g. an agreement)usurp@steal someone's powerlanguid@adj. relaxed, sluggishlaud@v. praise in words or song

revere@v. regard with worshipful venerationservile@adj. fawning, servant-like, obsequiousstatic@adj. fixed or stationarysuperficial@1. to do with the surface 2. not thorough or complete 3. lacking in character or knowledgeinane@adj. sillyinterminable@adj. (seemingly) having no limit or end, often too boring because of thislucid@adj. easily understood, clear, mentally sound or (of a person) thinking or speaking so 2. (literary) brightominous@adj. threatening, forebodingquandary@n. a dilemma, predicamenttirade@long and angry speech that criticizes or disapproves, harangueincessant@unceasinginnovate@introduce or strive to introduce new thingslistless@adj. showing little interest, spiritless, energylessobscure@adj unclear, ambiguous, vague, mysteriouspious@adj. showing reverence for godprofuse@adj. produced or displayed in overabundancetentative@provisional, uncertainincompatible@adj. unable to exist in harmony with, work together because of fundamental differencesinconsequential@adj. 1. illogical, irrelevant, unimportant 2. not engendered from premises or evidencenovice@n. a beginner in any business or occupationopulent@adj. wealthy, luxurious, ostentatious in this waypretentious@adj. marked by pretense, conceit, or ostentationsuppress@v. subdue, end, abolishtenacious@adj. unyielding, persistentinhibit@v. restrain, repress, hold in checkinstigate@v. provoke, initiate an event, set of actions or someone to do something often badinsurgent@n/adj. one who takes part in uprisings, rebel, revolutionarylevity@n. lightness of tone (especially during a grave occasion), can be even disrespectfulmeager@adj.1. (of numbers, amounts) scanty, very low 2. lacking in quality or quantity 3. thin, leanobsolete@adj. no longer practiced or acceptedopportunist@n. one who takes advantage of circumstancespartisan@adj. showing biased emotionpreclude@v. preventprodigious@adj. immenseterse@using very few words; abrupt, not necessarily rudezealot@n. a fanatically committed supporter 2. (historical) a member of an ancient Jewish sect striving for a Jewish theocracy throughout the worldostentatious@adj. showy, flashy, conspicuousinvective@insulting, rude and very forceful criticismperfunctory@adj. done for routine's sakepittance@n. 1. minuscule wage 2. (historical) a sum bequeathed to a religious house for them to provide extra party at festivals, celebrations of anniversaries..cacophony@multitude of clashing noisesebullient@adj. 1. overflowing with enthusiasm, 2.(archaic) boiling, seeming to boilpernicious@having a harmful effect, especially in a gradual wayprescient@adj. seeming to have knowledge of the futureprimeval@adj. aboriginal: having existed from the beginningpugnacious@likely to pick a fight, combative naturereprove@v. criticize or correct (gently), disapprove of stronglyadumbrate@v. produce an outline or preliminary image

incendiary@fire-causing, controversial, conflict causinginiquity@n. sin, wickednessinsidious@1. sneaky, stealthy 2. proceeding in a gradual, subtle way, but with harmful effects 3. treacherous; craftyinterlocutor@go-between, person taking part in a conversationirascible@adj. easy to angermalleable@adj. 1. easily manipulated, trained, controlled 2. (of a material, esp. metal) ability to be shaped, formed well, without breakingmendacious@adj. tending to liesnoxious@adj. poisonousnuance@n. subtle aspect or difference of an expression, sound, meaning...paragon@n. 1. (pretty much) perfect example 2. a diamond of 100+ caratsprofligate@adj. wasteful in spending moneypuerile@adj. childishly foolish; immature or trivialpunctilious@adj. precise in the observance of a codesatiate@v. satisfytantamount@adj. equivalenttemerity@(formal disapproving) cheeky, courage, excessive audacitytimorous@adj. perpetually afraidtrite@adj. uninteresting, overusedturgid@swollen, (style, language) overly serious, boring, tediously bombastic or pompusumbrage@n. offenseverdant@adj. green, lushvestige@n. remnantintransigent@adj. uncompromisingvenerable@respectable due to ageparsimony@n. thrift or meanness in spending moneyperfidious@adj. deceitful, untrustworthyincorrigible@adj. unable to be corrected or restrainedobstinate@adj. stubborn, obduratevilify@v. condemnimpervious@1. not allowing liquid through 2. (+to) never affected byimpugn@v. challenge as false, insult, attack verballyincipient@adj. initialindigent@adj. poor, needy (person)indomitable@adj. impossible to be conqueredinexorable@adj. unstoppable, unyieldingingenious@cleverly complicatedingenuous@adj. honestinimical@adj. harmful, dangerousinsolent@adj. willing to talk back to authority; rudeinsular@adj. island-like, detachedinundate@v. floodinure@v. get accustomed to (somebody to something or self)inveterate@adj. of long-established habitslicentious@bawdy, sexually liberallithe@adj. slim, athleticmalediction@n. the calling down of a curse, curse, slandermalevolent@ill-meaningmaudlin@adj. highly sentimental, feeling sorry for self, (also used when one is under the influence of alcohol and acts like this)nefarious@wicked, villainousneophyte@beginner; someone recently joined into a religious groupnoisome@adj. unpleasantly smelly, (lit.) disagreeable, unpleasent, offensiveobdurate@adj. hard, stubborn, obstinateoblique@to be at a slantobstreperous@adj. unruly, resistant to disciplineofficious@1. intrusive in a meddling, boasting or offensive manner 2. someone who likes to have the upper hand even when it comes to trivialities

oscillate@switch between two states or positions regularly (e.g. electric current)palliate@v. soothe, reduce the impact ofpanacea@cure for all illsparamount@1. supremely important, more important than any other thing 2. supremely powerfulpariah@one who has been rejected by society, social outcastpellucid@clear, translucent; also clear and easily understood (text, idea etc.)penchant@(+ for) preference, habit, liking, enjoyment ofpertinacious@adj. stubbornly unyielding, dogmaticplatitude@n. bland trite statementpresage@v. act as an omen or signprobity@n. (formal) upprightness, honesty, strong moral principlespropitious@(esp. continuously) indicating a positive future, favorable circumstances, auspiciousproscribe@v. forbid (especially by law) 2.(historical) outlaw someonequixotic@like Don Quixote, romantic and faintly preposterousrancor@bitterness, resentfulness; hatred; malice; ill willrecapitulate@v. summarize, point out main points againrectitude@n. (esp. in moral sense) rightness of principle or conduct, righteousnessrefract@v. to bend light as through a prismreplete@full of, well-supplied with sthreprobate@n. immoral personresplendent@adj. spectacularribald@adj. (esp. about sex) vulgar, coarse yet humorousrife@adj. in widespread occurrenceruminate@to chew on, consider or reflect deeply on somethingsalient@adj. relevant, to the pointsanctimonious@adj. holier-than-thouscurrilous@remarks, articles etc contain damaging and untrue statements about someonesinuous@adj. curving in an s-shapesomnolent@adj. sleepystaid@adj. sober, unadventurous, slightly old-fashionedstolid@adj. 1. (disapproving) unemotional, impassive 2. (of a thing) not interesting or attractivesubjugate@v. conquertortuous@complicated, with many twists and turns, wandering, convoluted...tractable@(of a person) easily controlled, managed, (of a problem) dealt withtremulous@adj. quivering or shakingtrenchant@adj. 1. (expression, style) energetic, vigorous 2. (archaic, literary) of a weapon or tool having a sharp edgetruculent@quick and eager to argue, fierceubiquitous@to be everywhere, omnipresentunctuous@adj. unpleasantly and excessively suavevacillate@v. waver, hesitate, be indecisive, swayvacuous@adj. empty-headedvapid@adj. lifelessveracity@truth of a statementvicissitude@n. (usually negative about circumstances) change, variation (in life, development of something, often used in plural)vociferous@adj. having a loud voicewinsome@adj. charmingly sweet especially in an innocent way, pleasingzenith@culmination, highest point in timezephyr@n. a gentle, mild breezepetulance@n. behavior that is unreasonably impatient and angry, like a childnonchalant@adj. (person, manner) calm, casual, indifferent, relaxedhaughty@adj. arrogant, condescendingdiligent@hard-working, assiduous

convergence@joining of parts, coming togetheragile@adj. nimble, possessing quick reflexesdiminution@n. reduction, decreaseconspicuous@adj. 1. clearly visible 2. worthy of notice, attracting attentionheinous@extremely bad, hatefulassent@agreement, concurrence, consent or acquiescence; to agree, consent to or concurforte@n. particular strength of character or skillcrescendo@n. noise or music growing louderdeferential@respecting authorityacute@adj.1. (geometry) having such angle 2. (of an unpleasant phenomenom) severe and present, serious 3. (sound) highapposite@adj. relevant, well-timed, suitableacclaim@n. widespread praisecupidity@greed (esp. for material things and money), avaricebolster@v. support, add to, or upholddestitute@adj. very poor, without any possesions, hardly able to survive alone...explicit@adj. definite, fully and clearly expressed or demonstrated 2. showing or talking about sex or violence vividlyconcur@v. agreederision@a mockery, ridiculecompliance@n. the act of yielding or conformingfrivolity@n. inconsequentiality, lack of seriousnesshypothesis@n. a conjecture or assumptiondigression@n. a deviation from a central themediscredit@v. injure the reputation of, cause disrespect, disbelief in an idea or a personcrass@adj. unrefined, coarse or thick in natureboon@n. something to be grateful forconciliate@reconcile, placate, obtain the friendship ofauspicious@adj. (esp. about a positive sign, before or at the beggining of an event) boding well for the future, propitiousfutile@adj. ineffective, pointless, uselessautonomy@n. self-governmentbrevity@shortness of durationeuphonious@adj. pleasant in sound, agreeable to the earerratic@adj. irregular, wandering, led by whim, capriciousanarchy@n. absence of government, disorderabstinence@n. act of abstaining, self denial, restraining oneself (usually from drugs, sex or alcohol)construe@interpret, deducecriterion@n. a standard by which to determine the correctness of a judgment or conclusionexemplary@adj. fitted to serve as a model or example worthy of imitationcountenance@n. facegravity@n. 1. seriousness 2. force attracting objects with weight togetherexhaustive@adj. 1. thorough and complete in execution 2. causing lack of (physical) energydeviate@v. take a different coursefluctuate@v. change continually but irregularly, shift back and forth in amount or number (e.g. used in quantum physics)foresight@n. ability to predict future, what will be needed (and behave appropriately)blithe@(old-fashioned) joyous, worry-free, merry 2. lacking concern, indifferentconvoluted@needlessly complicatedfragile@adj. easily broken, damagedenigma@n. (of a person or a thing) a riddle, mysterycynical@adj. exhibiting moral skepticism and contemptdeterrent@1. something deterring or discouraging people from something 2. able t

o prevent something from happening..diligence@n. 1. carefulness, the opposite of negligence 2. quality of working hard and effectivelyfervor@1. ardor or intensity of feeling 2. (archaic) intense heatantipathy@n. feeling of aversion (towards)adversity@hardship, misfortunate event or unpleasant situationcoercion@n. the use of force or threats to obtain compliance or obediencealienate@v. cause to turn awaycondescend@v. display arrogance by patronizing those considered inferiordiversion@adj. pastime, or distraction, detourfacilitate@v. make action or process more easy, assistdiverse@adj. capable of various formsheretic@n. dissenter, someone with beliefs and opinions against orthodox religion (often christianity)belittle@v. disparage, dismiss something as less or not important at alldefamation@n. malicious injury done to a reputationhindrance@n. an obstacleexuberance@n. ostentatious gleeerroneous@containing or derived from error, incorrectimpartial@adj. unbiaseddefer@v. put off an action until later, postponedeface@to spoil the surface or appearance of something, especially by writing on it or breaking itextant@adj. currently existingequivocate@v. utter a misleading statementimpeccable@adj. without mistake or blemishdivulge@v. reveal, let slipcolloquy@n. formal conversationedify@v. educate; enlightencognizant@adj. having knowledge, 2.(take -ance of something) take notice of, considerbourgeois@adj. belonging to the middle classcallow@adj. inexperiencedaudible@adj. capable of being heardbreach@n. gap where barriers are broken throughdeplore@find hateful; abhorcholeric@adj. beset by cholera, angrycede@v. give up control ofenjoin@v. order, recommendformidable@adj. awesome, great in size or difficultybeget@v. conceive a babyconnive@1. conspire, scheme, plot 2.(+in/at) tacitly allow something bad to proceeddevious@1. cunning, sneaky, 2.(of a route or journey) longer, less directastringent@adj. 1.(medicine) contracting, constrictive; 2. harsh, severe, penetrating (e.g. remark)aversion@n. dislike, feeling of antipathy towardscorpulence@n. fatnesscorrosive@adj. 1. causing decay of metal 2. gradually destructive 3.spitefully sarcasticimperative@adj. 1. impossible to evade, pressing 2. expressing the gramatical mood 3. expressing a command, peremptoryeminent@adj. of high rank or reputation, distinguishedcessation@n. end, haltfurlough@n. 1.leave (especially from military service) 2. temporary laying-off staffderide@v. speak of or treat with contempt, mockery, to ridiculeaver@v. 1. to affirm positively, with confidence 2. (law) assert as a fact, justifycongruity@n. state of belonging or making sense together, being similar in chara

cter or kind, harmoniouscoronation@n. crowning of a monarchcondolence@n. comforting words following a deathcontemptuous@1. showing or feeling someone or something deserves no respect, is inferior, worthless 2. scornfulepitome@1. perfect example, characteristical, embodiment 2. (written work) a brief summary, abstractblemish@1. flaw, imperfection, defect 2. to maraudacious@adj. 1. brave, spirited 2. recklessly daring, unrestrainedgrotto@n. small cave or an artificial structure/excavation made to resemble oneconsumption@n. the state of consuming thingsexpiate@v. make amends or reparations for (e.g. bad deeds)congeal@turn from a liquid into a solid in a freezing(-like) mannerillicit@adj. 1. illegal or unlawful 2. (grammar) incorrectimmerse@v. 1. lower into water, submerge (or baptise this way) 2. get fully involved, absorbeddigress@v. turn aside from the subject of a conversation or speechegress@n. 1. the act of going or coming out (or the right to do so), emergence 2. (of a building) way out, exitdivine@adj. godly, heavenlyhead@n. chief or leader of an organizationawry@1. away from the expected position, amiss, askew 2. in the wrong positioncomplement@v. work well in conjunction with, make it seem better (e.g. strawberries and cream)carouse@(literary or humorous) drinking alcohol and making a lot of noise (often in a group of people)decry@v. 1. (publicly) condemn, critize 2. (economics) depreciate the value of (e.g. coins)belie@v. contradict, misrepresent (claim, appearance, emotion, impresion...)broach@v. 1. break open to get a liquid (a keg) 2. bring up (a difficult) subject for discussion 3. to veer (or cause to) broadside to the waves and windcollateral@n. something to be borrowed againstconvene@call together or to bring together esp. for a formal meetingchastise@v. scoldembellish@make smt more attractive by adding ornamentation and various detailsdiurnal@adj. daily; constantgambol@v. dance like a baby animalconsign@v. sendcaptivate@v. hold the attention ofcompensate@v. give money in exchange for somethingatrocious@adj. extremely badfervent@very enthusiastic; also hot, burningimbibe@v. drinkdocile@adj. meek, easily controlledforgo@v. give up, let slidecontiguous@adj. in close physical proximity, touchingatone@v. make amendsdeter@v. prevent from happening (especially through creating fear of the outcome, through persuasion), dissuadefathom@v. work out, understandfetter@chain for use on a person or animal, shackleeloquent@adj. well-spoken, good with wordsconsternation@n. alarmdeluge@n. downpour; flood of somethingdormant@adj. lying asleepforswear@v. reject or renounce under oath, deny under oath, perjure (oneself)forego@v. go beforechaos@n. state of extreme confusionbaleful@adj. deadly or pernicious in influence, foreboding or threatening evilendemic@adj. native

commute@v. travel for the purposes of workignoble@adj. not noblecontemporaneous@adj. happening at the same timecongenial@pleasing or liked (especially because of qualities similar to one's own)gibe@v. playfully insultboisterous@adj. rough and noisyentail@v. have as a consequencecompress@v. squeezefitful@adj. irregular, spottychagrin@shame, disappointment, humiliationblight@n. disease affecting cropsexasperate@v. cause to become angryelicit@v. successfully ask forcosmopolitan@adj. worldly, a citizen of the worldencore@n. repeat performancedisinterested@adj. having no interest incongregation@n. population of a churchalias@n. false namedissuade@persuade someone against, talk out of, deteraffront@to offend, upset or insult; to face in defiance or confrontfacetious@being funny or clever about a serious subjectarbiter@n. judge, deciderbraggart@n. one who boasts frequentlyalleviate@v. lessen, soothe (from pain)conjecture@n. theory, proposed ideablasphemous@adj. insulting a religion or religious entitybrigand@n. robber, banditcondone@1. accept, tolerate (morally bad) behaviour, 2. overlook, forgive, excuse 3. approve (usually with reluctance)apostate@a deserter from religious group, political party, one's principles, or causehypocrisy@n. contradicting one's own statements or valueshapless@adj. unluckyenthrall@v. captivatedenizen@n. one who frequents a placediscretion@1. tact, the quality of being discreet; 2. freedom to decide or ability to choose the right optiondisperse@v. scattercurtail@cut short, put an end toanomaly@n. outlier, something different from its surroundingscompliment@v. offer a positive opinion aboutadept@skillful, very good at sth;antiquated@old-fashioned, oudateddissension@disagreementarchaic@old-fashioned, outdated, belonging to ancient periodduplicity@n. two-facednessapotheosis@n. 1. culmination, climax, utmost example of (e.g. trend) 2. the act of elevating (somebody) to divine statusarchipelago@n. group of islandsfervid@extremely passionate; also lit. very hot, burningderelict@adj. abandoned; discardedheterogeneous@adj. unlike, differentcoerce@compel by forcediminutive@unusually smalldour@adj. stern, joylessconduit@n. channelcommensurate@adj. having the same amountbombastic@over-the-top, stagy, pompous or using inflated languageharbinger@n. herald or sign of the future

bastion@n. fortified buildingabstemious@adj. self-denying, sparing in consumption of food and drinkadhere@v. stick toallegory@n. story in which characters stand for ideas or moral qualitiesaccessible@adj. easily accessedamorous@adj. inclined toward or displaying loveconfidant@n. one who can be confided ingratuitous@1.unearned 2. unnecessary or unjustified 3. (law) tacit (agreement), made or given without anything in returnconcise@adj. to the point; expressing a lot in a few wordsfrivolous@adj. not seriouscamaraderie@n. trust among friendsapprehend@v. grasp the meaning of; understandcoquette@n. woman who teases menimperturbable@adj. not easily upset or ruffledadulterate@v. make less pure by mixingcommodious@adj. comfortably spaciousesoteric@obscure, unusual, known only to a certain group of peopleautocrat@n. an absolute rulergourmand@one who has appreciation for food and eats too muchabridge@v. make shorteradverse@having negative effect, opposing success or development. Harmfulexpunge@remove completely, erase. rub off from writingethereal@airy, insubstantial. Light and delicate in an unnatural wayarable@adj. able to be farmedexculpate@v. remove from blameexhort@v. urgedeciduous@adj. of trees, losing their leaves every yearallege@v. claimespouse@v. adopt or take onidiosyncrasy@n. unusual and personal behaviour or characteristicecstatic@adj. full of explosive joyarboreal@adj. of trees, tree-likecontusion@n. bruisediscern@recognize as distinct or different; recognise or find outhypocrite@n. one who contradicts one's own statements or valuesennui@n. boredomcumulative@increasing in successive additions, coming on top of each otherepigram@n. short witty sayingabstain@deny oneselfepicure@n. person of sophisticated tastesdeliberate@1. v. work towards a conclusion using argument. 2. a. intentional, carefully plannedextemporaneous@adj. off the cuff, improvisedcircumscribe@v. enclose within a boundary, to limit sthfidelity@faithfulness or devotion to duties, obligations etc.concomitant@occurring withdesultory@without a plan or purpose, with little effort or interestcredulity@n. willingness to believe someonebalk@being unwilling (or hesitating) to do something or accept an ideacloying@excessively sweet, disgustingly sentimentalexorbitant@adj. excessiveascribe@v. (often sth to sb/sth, emphasis conjecturing of cause, quality, authorship...) attribute or credit, imputeaspire@v. have an ambitioncolossus@enormous human figure; also figuratively someone of importance etc.circumvent@get around, evade or bypass; to surround, enclose or entrapelated@adj. in high spirits, pleasantly excitedappraise@v. survey, look over to examine qualitiesdeft@skillful, clever and quick

beneficent@adj. generouschimerical@adj. wildly fanciful, imaginaryaerial@adj. in or of the airardent@heartfelt, displaying or characterized by devotion, passion or strong enthusiasmabeyance@n. temporary suspension of an actiondialect@n. manner of speaking associated with a specific regionharrowing@adj. harsh, terrifyingexcursion@n. tripballad@n. song with a number of versesconsensus@opinion accepted by a majoritydepreciate@v. become less valuableaccost@approach aggressively, boldly or threateninglybellicose@willing to start a fight or war, showing aggressionfetid@adj. revoltingassess@v. consider or test the qualities ofapocryphal@adj. probably untrueacme@highest (possible) peak/point (of career, achievement)annex@n. addition to a building or documentantecedent@preceding, coming beforefallow@adj. idlefractious@adj. angrily sulkycorporeal@adj. bodilyfledgling@n/adj. a young bird, young, new, or inexperiencedconsecrate@v. make holyexalt@v. praiseaphorism@n. short statement expressing wisdom or witdisrepute@n. state of not being reputableflout@(rule, law etc.) disregard, treat with disdain; show contempt forantithesis@1. the exact opposite of 2. a contrast or opposition (between two things) 3. (hegelian philosophy) negation of a thesiscontentious@adj. controversialdiffuse@adj. widespreadflaccid@adj. floppyflippant@adj. playfully annoyingcaptious@adj. hard to pleasedictum@n. watchword, sayingamenable@adj. open to persuasiondisavow@v. claim not to have knowledge offoible@n. small weaknessaskance@look at sth with mistrust, suspicion or disapproval.dispassionate@adj. emotionless, lacking passion, rationalcountervail@v. act against with equal forcediffidence@shyness and modesty (resulting from a lack of confidence)anterior@adj. at the front ofhypothetical@adj. existing only in theorygrievous@serious, severe, causing great painclamor@n. the yell of a crowdcull@kill a proportion of the population of; (with object) to collect, chooseferal@adj. like a wild animalabate@v. reducecounteract@v. act in opposition todilapidated@adj. old, falling apartgoad@provoke or annoy someone to get a reaction; also drive cattle with a stickanarchist@n. one who believes in lawless societyfecund@adj. fertile, able to produce offspringtrajectory@path through the air, a courseactuate@v. set in motiondiatribe@(speech, writing etc) severely, bitterly attacking or criticising smn or sth (tirade, harangue)

antagonism@n. state of hostilityespy@to (suddenly) see from afar, catch sight ofeffulgent@adj. shining brightlyexcavate@v. dig outanachronism@thing or behavior that is out of its timeembezzle@v. steal money entrusted to youaccretion@n. growthenfranchise@v. allow to voteclairvoyant@able to see the futureretaliate@v. repay evil with a similar evil, to pay back in kindeuphemism@n. polite substitute for an unacceptable statementtransmute@v. change, transformprolific@adj. producing in large quantities or with great frequencyundermine@v. subvert in an underhand waysinecure@n. job with few responsibilitiesinfamous@adj. ill-famed, notorious, disreputableeffervescent@adj. bubbly, livelyduress@n. state of unwillingnessextrude@v. draw out through a shaped holecastigate@scold; inflict severe punishment on; censure or criticize harshlydivisive@adj. apt to divide thingsantiseptic@adj. killing germsbilk@v. rip off, cheatpanoply@n. impressive arrayprostrate@adj. lying face downinarticulate@adj. finding it hard to speakanthology@n. collection of texts eg poetrydebacle@fiasco; complete failurebecalm@leave a ship motionless because of wind; make calm or stillconformist@n. one who conforms to rulesblandish@persuade through flattery, cajoledefamatory@adj. insulting, libellousdeplete@v. reduce or lessen, as by use, exhaustion, or wasteconsanguineous@adj. being a blood relativeinquisitor@one who conducts a formal investigation (especially very harsh and rigorous one)interpose@v. place betweenusury@the practice of lending money for profit (usually at unreasonable interest rates)laudatory@adj. praisingseminal@influential, with important ideas etc. for future workjocular@adj. in a jokey spiritparadigm@typical example, pattern or modelbehemoth@n. enormous monsteremollient@soothing (skin etc.), calming (e.g. situtation, argument)travesty@n. outrageous injusticesurmise@v. estimate, guessveneer@thin surface layer (of wood); something that hides something underneath itreticence@n. the quality of habitually keeping silent or being reserved in utteranceseclusion@n. solitudeindiscriminate@adj. unselective, promiscuouswry@crooked, bent humour (especially in a bad situation)tutelage@education, training or guardianshipspecious@adj. dubious under an attractive surfacesubtle@adj. so slight as to be difficult to detect; difficult to understand; cleverincongruous@adj. inconsistent, inappropriate, out of characterstultify@kill enthusiasm; make to seem stupid or ridiculous

convalesce@v. get better after a disease or injurystagnant@adj. not flowing: said of water, as in a pooltyro@beginnerSybarite@n. one dedicated to a life of pleasuretorrid@adj. unpleasantly hotvernal@adj. To do with Springplausible@adj. seeming likely to be true, though open to doubtincite@v. rouse to a particular actionintricate@adj. involved, complex, having many interrelated parts, detailed thus difficult to solve, produce...skeptic@n. one who doubts any statementssurrogate@n. one who takes the place or responsibilities of anothersurfeit@n. too muchprocrastinate@v. put off till tomorrow or till a future timesupercilious@adj. arrogant, snobbishsolvent@possessing enough money to survive (of companies)transgress@v. cross the boundaries ofsupplant@take the place of in a position of power; supersedeswarthy@adj. dark-skinnedlongevity@long life; also long period of popularityperipheral@adj concerned with the non-central, irrelevantscrutinize@v. examine closelyindifferent@adj. without interest or concern, apatheticvigilant@adj. carefully watchingtranquil@adj. calm, peacefulobliterate@v. cause to disappear, destroyorator@n. one who delivers an elaborate or formal speechexpurgate@change the tone of a text by removing offensive wordsmeander@v. wind and turn while proceeding in a courseminute@adj. extremely small, insignificantponderous@slow, clumsy (because of weight); long, tedious writingsubterranean@adj. existing under the groundpomposity@n. the quality of being grandiose or elevated in tonesymmetry@n. relative proportion and harmonypotent@adj. powerfulindict@formally accuse someone of a crimepredecessor@adj. an incumbent of a given office previous to anotherjubilation@n. exultation, feeling of joysanction@to approve authoritatively; a penalty or punishmenttyranny@n. the arbitrary or unjust execution of absolute powertemporal@related to the non-spiritual; to do with timepedestrian@n/adj. one who journeys on foot, commonplace, dullvulnerable@adj. susceptible (esp. to being wounded)indulgent@permissive, lenient (especially in excess)squander@v. spend/use money, time or resources wastefullyinitiate@v. begin, to instruct in the principles ofvernacular@the way people normally speak (terminology, etc.)indolence@lazinesssurmount@overcome an obstacle, difficulty etc.subterfuge@dishonest means (deceit etc.) to achieve somethinglegacy@n. a bequest, anything handed down from the pastvolatile@adj. changeable, unstablesophistry@n. subtly deceptive reasoning, by using made-up, fallacious argumentsSpartan@adj. of Sparta, having few luxuriesstringent@adj. rigorous, strictresonance@the vibration of soundwaves in a medium; the way art etc. affect youoblivion@n. the state of having passed out of the memory or of being utterly forgottenintegrity@n. uprightness of character and soundness of moral principlevoluble@adj. talkative

invalid@adj. one who is disabled by illness or injuryobjective@adj. representing facts as they are, impartialsqualid@adj. dirty, unpleasantopaque@adj. impervious to light, not transparenttransitory@adj. lasting only for a short whileprudent@wise in practical matters, cautious, careful or exercising good judgment or common sense