word definition part of speec

aberrant markedly different from an accepted norm. adjective

aberration a deviation from what is normal or expected. noun
abstain choose not to consume or take part in (particular verb
abstruse difficult to understand; incomprehensible. adjective
adamant refusing to change one's mind. adjective
admonish to warn strongly, even to the point of reprimandingverb
admonitory serving to warn; expressing reproof or reproach esadjective
aesthete one who professes great sensitivity to the beauty noun
aesthetic concerned with the appreciation of beauty. adjective
aesthetic a set of principles underlying and guiding the worknoun
amalgam a mixture of multiple things. noun
ambiguous open to more than one interpretation. adjective
ambivalent mixed or conflicting emotions about something. adjective
ameliorate make something bad better. verb
amenable easily persuaded. adjective
amorphous shapeless. adjective
anomalous not normal. adjective
anomaly something that is not normal, standard, or expect noun
antipathy an intense feeling of dislike or aversion. noun
antithetical sharply contrasted in character or purpose. adjective
apathetic marked by a lack of interest. adjective
apathy an absence of emotion or enthusiasm. noun
apocryphal being of questionable authenticity. adjective
appease pacify by acceding to the demands of. verb
arbitrary based on a random, groundless decision. adjective
arcane requiring secret or mysterious knowledge. adjective
arduous demanding considerable mental effort and skill; tes adjective
artful exhibiting artistic skill. adjective
artful clever in a cunning way. adjective
ascetic practicing self-denial. adjective
ascetic one who practices great self-denial. noun
askance with a look of suspicion or disapproval. adverb
audacious willing to be bold in social situations or to take riskadjective
audacity aggressive boldness in social situations. noun
auspicious favorable, the opposite of sinister. adjective
austere practicing self-denial. adjective
austere unadorned in style or appearance. adjective
austere harsh in manner of temperament. adjective
avaricious excessively greedy. adjective
banal repeated too often; overfamiliar through overuse. adjective
banality a trite or obvious remark. noun
belie to give a false representation to; misrepresent. verb
belligerent characteristic of one eager to fight. adjective
betray to reveal or make known something, usually uninte verb
blatant without any attempt at concealment; completely ob adjective
bolster support and strengthen. verb
brazen unrestrained by convention or propriety. adjective
bucolic relating to the pleasant aspects of the country. adjective
bumbling lacking physical movement skills, especially with adjective
burgeon grow and flourish. verb
calumny making of a false statement meant to injure a persnoun
capricious determined by chance or impulse or whim rather adjective
castigate to reprimand harshly. verb
censure to express strong disapproval. verb
chastise to reprimand harshly. verb
chortle to chuckle, laugh merrily. verb
circumscribe restrict or confine. verb
circumvent cleverly find a way out of one's duties or obligatio verb
commensurateto be in proportion or corresponding in degree or adjective
concede acknowledge defeat I concede. verb
concede admit (to a wrongdoing). verb
concede give over; surrender or relinquish to the physical cverb
confound be confusing or perplexing to. verb
confound mistake one thing for another. verb
conspicuous without any attempt at concealment; completely oadjective
constituent a citizen who is represented in a government by onoun
constituent an abstract part of something. noun
construe interpreted in a particular way. verb
contingent a gathering of persons representative of some lar noun
contingent possible but not certain to occur. adjective
contrition the feeling of remorse or guilt that comes from d noun
contrive to pull off a plan or scheme, usually through skill overb
copious in abundant supply. adjective
craven pathetically cowardly. adjective
cryptic mysterious or vague, usually intentionally. adjective
culminate reach the highest or most decisive point. verb
culpability a state of guilt. noun
decorous characterized by good taste in manners and condu adjective
decorum propriety in manners and conduct. noun
deferential showing respect. adjective
deleterious harmful to living things. adjective
delineate describe in detail. verb
demur to object or show reluctance. verb
denigrate charge falsely or with malicious intent; attack t verb
denote be a sign or indication of; have as a meaning. verb
derivative (or a creative product, e. adjective
derive come from; be connected by a relationship of blooverb
derive reason by deduction; establish by deduction. verb
dictatorial expecting unquestioning obedience; characteristicadjective
didactic instructive (especially excessively). adjective
diffident showing modest reserve; lacking self-confidence. adjective
dilatory wasting time. adjective
dilettante an amateur who engages in an activity without senoun
disaffected discontented as toward authority. adjective
discrete constituting a separate entity or part. adjective
disinterested unbiased; neutral. adjective
dispassionate unaffected by strong emotion or prejudice. adjective
disseminate cause to become widely known. verb
dogmatic highly opinionated, not accepting that your belief adjective
duress compulsory force or threat. noun
eclectic comprised of a variety of styles. adjective
economical avoiding waste, efficient. adjective
edifying enlightening or uplifting so as to encourage intel adjective
efficacious producing the intended result. adjective
egregious standing out in negative way; shockingly bad. adjective
elicit call forth (emotions, feelings, and responses). verb
elucidate make clearer and easier to understand. verb
eminent standing above others in quality or position. adjective
enervate to sap energy from. verb
engender give rise to. verb
entrenched fixed firmly or securely. adjective
ephemeral lasting a very short time. adjective
equivocal confusing or ambiguous. adjective
eradicate to completely destroy. verb
erudite having or showing profound knowledge. adjective
eschew avoid and stay away from deliberately; stay clear overb
esoteric confined to and understandable by only an enlighte adjective
espouse to adopt or support an idea or cause. verb
exacerbate make worse. verb
exacting requiring and demanding accuracy. adjective
exalt praise or glorify. verb
exonerate pronounce not guilty of criminal charges. verb
expound add details or explanation; clarify the meaning; staverb
extant the opposite of extinct. adjective
fallacious of a belief that is based on faulty reasoning. adjective
fastidious overly concerned with details; fussy. adjective
flux a state of uncertainty about what should be done (noun
foment try to stir up public opinion. verb
forlorn marked by or showing hopelessness. adjective
forthcoming available when required or as promised. adjective
forthcoming at ease in talking to others. adjective
fortuitous occurring by happy chance; having no cause or a adjective
frivolous not serious in content or attitude or behavior. adjective
frugal not spending much money (but spending wisely). adjective
frustrate hinder or prevent (the efforts, plans, or desires) ofverb
furtive marked by quiet and caution and secrecy; taking pa adjective
gainsay deny or contradict; speak against or oppose. verb
gall the trait of being rude and impertinent. noun
gall feeling of deep and bitter anger and ill-will. noun
galvanize to excite or inspire (someone) to action. verb
garrulous full of trivial conversation. adjective
gauche lacking social polish. adjective
germane relevant and appropriate. adjective
glut an excessive supply. noun
glut supply with an excess of. verb
gossamer characterized by unusual lightness and delicacy. adjective
gregarious to be likely to socialize with others. adjective
guileless free of deceit. adjective
hackneyed lacking significance through having been overuseadjective
haphazard marked by great carelessness; dependent upon oradjective
harangue a long pompous speech; a tirade. noun
harangue to deliver a long pompous speech or tirade. verb
harried troubled persistently especially with petty annoya adjective
haughty having or showing arrogant superiority to and dis adjective
hegemony dominance over a certain area. adjective
heretic a person who holds unorthodox opinions in any fiel noun
iconoclast somebody who attacks cherished beliefs or institunoun
iconoclastic defying tradition or convention. adjective
idiosyncrasy a behavioral attribute that is distinctive and peculianoun
ignoble dishonorable. adjective
ignominious (used of conduct or character) deserving or bring adjective
immutable not able to be changed. adjective
impartial free from undue bias or preconceived opinions. adjective
impertinent being disrespectful; improperly forward or bold. adjective
implacable incapable of making less angry or hostile. adjective
implausible describing a statement that is not believable. adjective
imprudent not wise. adjective
impudent improperly forward or bold. adjective
incisive having or demonstrating ability to recognize or draadjective
incongruous lacking in harmony or compatibility or appropriate adjective
incorrigible impervious to correction by punishment. adjective
indecorous not in keeping with accepted standards of what is adjective
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indifference the trait of seeming not to care. noun
inexorable impossible to stop or prevent. adjective
ingenuous to be naà ̄ve and innocent. adjective
ingratiate gain favor with somebody by deliberate efforts. verb
inimical hostile (usually describes conditions or environmeadjective
innocuous harmless and doesn"t produce any ill effects. adjective
inscrutable not easily understood; unfathomable. adjective
insidious working in a subtle but destructive way. adjective
insolent rude and arrogant. adjective
intimate to suggest something subtly. verb
intransigent unwilling to change one's beliefs or course of acti adjective
intrepid fearless. adjective
inveterate habitual. adjective
involved complicated, and difficult to comprehend. adjective
irrevocable incapable of being retracted or revoked. adjective
itinerant traveling from place to place to work Doctors usedadjective
jingoism fanatical patriotism. noun
jovial full of or showing high-spirited merriment. adjective
jubilant full of high-spirited delight because of triumph or adjective
juxtapose place side by side. verb
laconic one who says very few words. adjective
lambast criticize severely or angrily. verb
languid not inclined towards physical exertion or effort; s adjective
largess extreme generosity and giving. noun
laudable worthy of high praise. adjective
lionize assign great social importance to. verb
magnanimous noble and generous in spirit, especially towards aadjective
maintain to assert. verb
maladroit clumsy. adjective
maverick someone who exhibits great independence in thounoun
mawkish overly sentimental to the point that it is disgusting.adjective
mendacity the tendency to be untruthful. noun
mercurial (of a person) prone to unexpected and unpredict adjective
meticulous marked by extreme care in treatment of details. adjective
misconstrue interpret in the wrong way. verb
mitigate make less severe or harsh. verb
mitigate lessen the severity of an offense. verb
mollify to make someone angry less angry; placate. verb
mundane repetitive and boring; not spiritual. adjective
mundane relating to the ordinary world. adjective
munificent very generous. adjective
myopic lacking foresight or imagination. adjective
myriad a large indefinite number. noun
negligible so small as to be meaningless; insignificant. adjective
nonplussed unsure how to act or respond. verb
nuance a subtle difference in meaning or opinion or attitu noun
obscure make unclear. verb
obscure known by only a few. adjective
obsequious attentive in an ingratiating or servile manner; attem
adjective
opaque not clearly understood or expressed. adjective
opulence wealth as evidenced by sumptuous living. noun
ostentatious intended to attract notice and impress others; tawd adjective
ostracize exclude from a community or group. verb
panache distinctive and stylish elegance. noun
parochial narrowly restricted in scope or outlook. adjective
parsimonious extremely frugal; miserly. adjective
pedantic marked by a narrow focus on or display of learningadjective
pedestrian lacking imagination. adjective
pejorative expressing disapproval (usu. adjective
perfidy an act of deliberate betrayal; a breach of a trust. noun
pernicious exceedingly harmful; working or spreading in a hi adjective
petulant easily irritated or annoyed. adjective
placate cause to be more favorably inclined; gain the goodverb
platitude a trite or obvious remark. noun
poignant emotionally touching. adjective
polemic a strong verbal or written attack on someone or s noun
posit assume as fact. verb
pragmatic guided by practical experience and observation raadjective
precipitous done with very great haste and without due deliberadjective
preclude keep from happening or arising; make impossible.verb
precocious characterized by or characteristic of exceptionallyadjective
predilection a strong liking. noun
prescience the power to foresee the future. noun
prevaricate to speak in an evasive way. verb
prodigal rashly or wastefully extravagant. adjective
prodigious so great in size or force or extent as to elicit awe. adjective
profligate spending money recklessly or wastefully. adjective
profligate someone who spends money recklessly or wastefu noun
prolific intellectually productive. adjective
propitious presenting favorable circumstances; likely to resuladjective
provincial characteristic of the a limited perspective; not f adjective
pundit someone who has been admitted to membership in noun
qualify to be legally competent or capable. adjective
qualify to make less severe; to limit (a statement). verb
querulous habitually complaining. adjective
quotidian found in the ordinary course of events. adjective
ravenous extremely hungry; devouring or craving food in greadjective
rebuke criticize severely or angrily; censure. verb
reconcile make (one thing) compatible with (another). verb
recondite difficult to penetrate; incomprehensible to one of adjective
refractory stubbornly resistant to authority or control. adjective
refute prove to be false or incorrect. verb
reproach to express criticism towards. verb
repudiate reject as untrue or unfounded. verb
rescind cancel officially. verb
restive restless. adjective
resurgent rising again as to new life and vigor. adjective
reticent reluctant to draw attention to yourself; temperameadjective
reverent feeling or showing profound respect or venerationadjective
rudimentary being in the earliest stages of development; beingadjective
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rustic characteristic of rural life; awkwardly simple and padjective
sanction give authority or permission to. verb
sanction a legal penalty for a forbidden action. noun
scrupulous characterized by extreme care and great effort. adjective
scrupulous having a sense of right and wrong; principled. adjective
soporific inducing mental lethargy; sleep inducing. adjective
specious based on pretense; deceptively pleasing Almost eadjective
specious plausible but false. adjective
sporadic recurring in scattered and irregular or unpredictabadjective
spurious plausible but false. adjective
staunch firm and dependable especially in loyalty. adjective
stringent demanding strict attention to rules and proceduresadjective
subsume contain or include. verb
subsume consider (an instance of something) as part of a ge verb
subversive in opposition to a civil authority or government. adjective
sullen showing a brooding ill humor. adjective
superfluous serving no useful purpose. adjective
superfluous more than is needed, desired, or required Everythin adjective
supplant take the place or move into the position of. verb
sycophant a person who tries to please someone in order to noun
taciturn habitually reserved and uncommunicative. adjective
tantamount being essentially equal to something. adjective
temperance the trait of avoiding excesses. noun
tempered moderated in effect. adjective
tenacious stubbornly unyielding. adjective
timorous timid by nature or revealing fear and nervousnessadjective
torpor inactivity resulting from lethargy and lack of vigor noun
tortuous marked by repeated turns and bends; not straightadjective
tractable readily reacting to suggestions and influences; eaadjective
transient lasting a very short time. adjective
travesty an absurd presentation of something; a mockery. noun
treacherous tending to betray. adjective
treacherous dangerously unstable and unpredictable. adjective
trite repeated too often; overfamiliar through overuse. adjective
truncate reduce the length of something. verb
undermine to weaken (usually paired with an abstract term). adjective
underscore give extra weight to (a communication). verb
unequivocal admitting of no doubt or misunderstanding; havingadjective
unscrupulous without scruples or principles. adjective
upbraid to reproach; to scold. verb
vacillate be undecided about something; waver between confl verb
vehement marked by extreme intensity of emotions or convicadjective
venality the condition of being susceptible to bribes or corrnoun
venerate to respect deeply. verb
veracious truthful. adjective
vilify spread negative information about. verb
vindicate to clear of accusation, blame, suspicion, or doub verb
vociferous conspicuously and offensively loud; given to veheadjective
volubility the quality of talking or writing easily and continuonoun
wanting lacking. adjective
winsome charming in a childlike or naive way. adjective
aboveboard open and honest. adjective
abysmal extremely bad. adjective
acme the highest point of achievement. noun
advocate speak, plead, or argue in favor of. verb
advocate a person who pleads for a cause or propounds announ
affable likeable; easy to talk to. adjective
affluent wealthy. adjective
altruism the quality of unselfish concern for the welfare of noun
amiable friendly. adjective
amply more than is adequate. adverb
amuck in a frenzied or uncontrolled state. adverb
analogous similar in some respects but otherwise different. adjective
animosity intense hostility. noun
antedated precede in time. verb
antiquated old-fashioned; belonging to an earlier period in timadjective
apex the highest point. noun
aphorism a short instructive saying about a general truth. noun
aphoristic something that is a concise and instructive of a g adjective
appreciable large enough to be noticed (usu. adjective
apprehension fearful expectation. noun
archaic so old as to appear to belong to a different period.adjective
ascendancy the state that exists when one person or group hanoun
ascribe attribute or credit to. verb
assail attack in speech or writing. verb
assuage make something intense less severe. verb
augment enlarge or increase; improve. verb
autonomously In an autonomous or self-governing manner. adverb
avarice greed (one of the seven deadly sins). noun
avert turn away. verb
avert ward off or prevent. verb
avid marked by active interest and enthusiasm. adjective
badger to pester. verb
balk refuse to comply. verb
banish expel from a community, residence, or location; drverb
beatific blissfully happy. adjective
becoming appropriate, and matches nicely. adjective
begrudge to envy someone for possessing or enjoying someverb
begrudge to give reluctantly. verb
behooves to be one's duty or obligation. verb
belittle lessen the importance, dignity, or reputation of. verb
bellicose warlike; inclined to quarrel. adjective
benign kind. adjective
benign (medicine) not dangerous to health; not recurrent adjective
besiege harass, as with questions or requests; cause to feverb
besmirch damage the good name and reputation of someonverb
bleak having a depressing or gloomy outlook. adjective
boon a desirable state. noun
boon very close and convivial. adjective
boorish ill-mannered and coarse or contemptible in behaviadjective
brusquely in a blunt, direct manner. adverb
buck resist. verb
buttress make stronger or defensible. verb
cadaverous emaciated; gaunt. adjective
candid a straightforward and honest look at something. adjective
candidness the quality of being honest and straightforward in noun
cardinal of primary importance; fundamental. adjective
carping persistently petty and unjustified criticism. adjective
catalyst something that speeds up an event. noun
cavalier given to haughty disregard of others Percy dismissadjective
censor to examine and remove objectionable material. verb
cerebral involving intelligence rather than emotions or instiadjective
champion protect or fight for as a champion. verb
chauvinist a person who believes in the superiority of their g noun
check to limit (usually modifying the growth of somethingverb
check the condition of being held back or limited. noun
checkered one that is marked by disreputable happenings. adjective
chivalrous being attentive to women like an ideal knight. adjective
clemency leniency and compassion shown toward offendersnoun b
coalesce fuse or cause to grow together. verb
cogent clear and persuasive. adjective
cohesive well integrated, forming a united whole. adjective
collusion agreement on a secret plot. noun
colossal so great in size or force or extent as to elicit awe. adjective
commendableworthy of high praise. adjective
complacent contented to a fault with oneself or one's actions. adjective
complementarenhancing each other's qualities (for two things oradjective
compound make more intense, stronger, or more marked. verb
conducive making a situation or outcome more likely to happadjective
conniving taking part in immoral and unethical plots. verb
consecrate to make holy or set apart for a high purpose. verb
constraint something that limits or restricts. noun
consummate having or revealing supreme mastery or skill. adjective
consummate to make perfect and complete in every respect. verb
contemptuousscornful, looking down at others with a sneering atadjective
contrite to be remorseful. adjective
conundrum a difficult problem. noun
convivial describing a lively atmosphere. adjective
convoluted highly complex or intricate. adjective
cornucopia an abundant supply of something good. noun
corroborate to confirm or lend support to (usually an idea or clverb
cosmopolitan comprising many cultures; global in reach and outadjective
credence belief in something. noun
creditable deserving of praise but not that amazing. adjective
credulity tendency to believe readily. noun
cumbersome difficult to handle or use especially because of sizadjective
dearth a lack or shortage. noun
debase reduce the quality or value of something. verb
debunk expose as false ideas and claims, especially whileverb
decimation destroying or killing a large part of the population.noun
degrade reduce in worth or character, usually verbally. verb
delegate give an assignment to (a person). verb
deliberate think about carefully; weigh the pros and cons of verb
demean to insult; to cause someone to lose dignity or respverb
demure to be modest and shy. adjective
deride treat or speak of with contempt. verb
derisive abusing vocally; expressing contempt or ridicule. adjective
derogative expressed as worthless or in negative terms. adjective
desecrate to willfully violate or destroy a sacred place. verb
destitute poor enough to need help from others. adjective
destitute completely wanting or lacking (usually "destitute oadjective
deter turn away from by persuasion. verb
deter try to prevent; show opposition to. verb
detrimental (sometimes followed by "to") causing harm or injuradjective
devolve pass on or delegate to another. verb
devolve grow worse (usually "devolve into"). verb
diabolical to be extremely wicked like the devil. adjective
differentiate be a distinctive feature, attribute, or trait (someti verb
differentiate evolve so as to lead to a new species or develop verb
dilapidated in terrible condition. adjective
diligent characterized by care and perseverance in carryinadjective
discord lack of agreement or harmony. noun
discreet careful to protect one's speech or actions in orde adjective
discriminate recognize or perceive the difference. verb
disenfranchisedeprive of voting rights. verb
disheartened made less hopeful or enthusiastic. adjective
disparate two things are fundamentally different. adjective
dispatch the property of being prompt and efficient. noun
dispatch dispose of rapidly and without delay and efficientlyverb
docile easily handled or managed; willing to be taught oradjective
dog to pursue relentlessly; to hound. verb
dupe to trick or swindle. verb
dupe a person who is easily tricked or swindled. noun
eccentric highly unconventional or usual (usually describes adjective
egotist a conceited and self-centered person. noun
eke To live off meager resources, to scrape by. verb
elaborate marked by complexity and richness of detail. adjective
elaborate explain in more detail. verb
elude escape understanding. verb
elusive difficult to capture or difficult to remember. adjective
embellish make more attractive by adding ornament, colour,verb
embroiled involved in argument or contention. adjective
empathetic showing understanding and ready comprehensionadjective
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emulate strive to equal or match, especially by imitating; verb
endemic native; originating where it is found. adjective
enmity a state of deep-seated ill-will. noun
entice get someone to do something through (often falseverb
enumerate determine the number or amount of. verb
enumerate specify individually, one by one. verb
err to make an error. verb
errant to be wandering; not sticking to a circumscribed padjective
erratic unpredictable; strange and unconventional. adjective
euphoria a feeling of great (usually exaggerated) elation. noun
evasive avoiding or escaping from difficulty or danger or adjective
evasive deliberately vague or ambiguous. adjective
evenhanded without partiality. adjective
exasperate to irritate intensely. verb
excruciating extremely painful. adjective
exemplify be characteristic of. verb
exemplify clarify by giving an example of. verb
exhort to strongly urge on; encourage. verb
extenuating making less guilty or more forgivable. adjective
facetious cleverly amusing in tone. adjective
fawn try to gain favor by extreme flattery. verb
ferret to search for something persistently. verb
fete to celebrate a person. verb
fickle liable to sudden unpredictable change, esp. adjective
finagle achieve something by means of trickery or devio verb
fledgling young and inexperienced; describing any new partici adjective
fleece to deceive. verb
flounder behave awkwardly; have difficulties. verb
flush to be in abundance. adjective
foible a behavioral attribute that is distinctive and peculianoun
foolhardy marked by defiant disregard for danger or conseqadjective
forthright characterized by directness in manner or speech; adjective
futile producing no result or effect; unproductive of suc adjective
genial agreeable, conducive to comfort. adjective
genteel marked by refinement in taste and manners. adjective
glean collect information bit by bit. verb
glib (of a person) speaking with ease but without sinceadjective
goad urge on with unpleasant comments. verb
grovel show submission or fear. verb
guffaw laugh boisterously. verb
hamper prevent the progress or free movement of. verb
hamstrung made ineffective or powerless. verb
heyday the pinnacle or top of a time period or career. noun
hodgepodge a confusing mixture or jumble. noun
hound to pursue relentlessly. verb
humdrum dull and lacking excitement. adjective
illicit contrary to or forbidden by law. adjective
immaterial not relevant. adjective
impeccable without fault or error. adjective
impede be a hindrance or obstacle to. verb
impending close in time; about to occur. adjective
impermeable does not allow fluids to pass through. adjective
implicate convey a meaning; imply. verb
implicate to indicate in wrongdoing, usually a crime. verb
imponderable impossible to estimate or figure out. adjective
impregnable immune to attack; incapable of being tampered wiadjective
inadvertent happening by chance or unexpectedly or unintentiadjective
inarticulate without or deprived of the use of speech or words.adjective
incense make furious. verb
incessant uninterrupted in time and indefinitely long continuiadjective
inclement (of weather) unpleasant, stormy. adjective
inclement used of persons or behavior; showing no mercy. adjective
incumbent necessary (for someone) as a duty or responsibilitadjective
indict to formally charge or accuse of wrong-doing. verb
indigenous originating in a certain area. adjective
indignant feeling anger over a perceived injustice. adjective
industrious characterized by hard work and perseverance. adjective
inflammable extremely controversial, incendiary. adjective
ingenuity the power of creative imagination. noun
inkling a slight suggestion or vague understanding. noun
insipid dull and uninteresting. adjective
insolvent unable to pay one's bills; bankrupt. adjective
intermittent stopping and starting at irregular intervals. adjective
inundate to flood or overwhelm. verb
irascible quickly aroused to anger. adjective
irk irritate or vex. verb
irresolute uncertain how to act or proceed. adjective
jargon a characteristic language of a particular group. noun
jocular characterized by jokes and good humor. adjective
junta an aggressive takeover by a group (usually militarnoun
laborious characterized by effort to the point of exhaustion adjective
leery openly distrustful and unwilling to confide. adjective
lethargic lacking energy. adjective
lucid (of language) transparently clear; easily understa adjective
macabre suggesting the horror of death and decay; gruesoadjective
malady a disease or sickness. noun
malevolent wishing or appearing to wish evil to others; arisingadjective
malleable capable of being shaped or bent or drawn out. adjective
malleable easily influenced. adjective
malodorous having an unpleasant smell. adjective
martial suggesting war or military life. adjective
maxim a short saying expressing a general truth. noun
meander to wander aimlessly. verb
melancholy a deep, long-lasting sadness. noun
melee a wild, confusing fight or struggle. noun
mesmerize to spellbind or enthrall. verb
misanthrope a hater of mankind. noun
miscreant a person who breaks the law. noun
miser a person who doesn't like to spend money (because noun
misogynist a person who dislikes women in particular. noun
moment significant and important value. noun
moot open to argument or debate; undecidable in a meaadjective
morose ill-tempered and not inclined to talk; gloomy. adjective
morph To undergo dramatic change in a seamless and bar verb
muted softened, subdued. adjective
obdurate stubbornly persistent in changing an opinion or actadjective
obliging showing a cheerful willingness to do favors for othadjective
obstinate resistant to guidance or discipline; stubbornly persadjective
ornate marked by elaborate rhetoric and elaborated with addjective
paradoxical seemingly contradictory but nonetheless possibly adjective
pastoral relating to the countryside in a pleasant sense. adjective
patronize treat condescendingly. verb
paucity a lack of something. noun
peevish easily irritated or annoyed. adjective
perennial lasting an indefinitely long time; eternal; everlastinadjective
perpetuate cause to continue. verb
perquisite a right reserved exclusively by a particular personnouno
pertinent having precise or logical relevance to the matter aadjective
perturb disturb in mind or cause to be worried or alarmed.verb
peruse to read very carefully. verb
pine to yearn for. verb
pinnacle the highest point. noun
piquant having an agreeably pungent taste. adjective
pithy concise and full of meaning. adjective
pittance a small amount (of money). noun
placid not easily irritated. adjective
plodding (of movement) slow and laborious. adjective
ploy a clever plan to turn a situation to one's advantag noun
powwow an informal meeting or discussion. noun
precarious fraught with danger. adjective
precedent an example that is used to justify similar occurrencnoun
preempt take the place of or have precedence over. verb
preemptive done before someone else can do it. adjective
presumption an assumption that is taken for granted. noun
presumption audacious (even arrogant) behavior that you havenoun
presumptuousexcessively forward. adjective
prevail be widespread in a particular area at a particular tiverb
prevail prove superior. verb
pristine Unspoiled, untouched (usu. adjective
pristine Immaculately clean and unused. adjective
profuse plentiful; pouring out in abundance. adjective
profusion the property of being extremely abundant. noun
proponent a person who pleads for a cause or propounds announ
provisional under terms not final or fully worked out or agree adjective
pugnacious eager to fight or argue; verbally combative. adjective
qualm uneasiness about the fitness of an action. noun
quandary state of uncertainty or perplexity especially as re noun
quip a witty saying or remark. noun
raffish marked by a carefree unconventionality or disrep adjective
raft a large number of something. noun
rakish marked by a carefree unconventionality or disrep adjective
rankle gnaw into; make resentful or angry. verb
rash marked by defiant disregard for danger or consequ adjective
redress an act of making something right. noun
relegate assign to a lower position. verb
remiss to be negligent in one"s duty. adjective
renege fail to fulfill a promise or obligation. verb
replete completely stocked or furnished with something. adjective
reprobate a person who is disapproved of. noun
reservation an unstated doubt that prevents you from accepti noun
resignation the acceptance of something unpleasant that can'noun
resolve reach a conclusion after a discussion or deliberativerb
respite a pause from doing something (as work). noun
retiring to be shy, and to be inclined to retract from comp adjective
retract pull inward or towards a center; formally reject or verb
rile cause annoyance in; disturb, especially by minor irverb
robust sturdy and strong in form, constitution, or construcadjective
sanctimoniousmaking a show of being pious; holier-than-thou. adjective
sanguine cheerful; optimistic. adjective
savvy a perceptive understanding. noun
savvy get the meaning of something. verb
savvy well-informed or perceptive. adjective
scintillating describes someone who is brilliant and lively. adjective
screed an abusive rant (often tedious). noun
sentimental effusively or insincerely emotional, especially in aradjective
serendipity the instance in which an accidental, fortunate dis noun
serene calm and peaceful. adjective
slapdash carelessly and hastily put together. adjective
smattering a slight or superficial understanding of a subject; noun
smug marked by excessive complacency or self-satisfacadjective
snide expressive of contempt; derogatory or mocking in adjective
snub refuse to acknowledge; reject outright and bluntly.verb
sordid involving ignoble actions and motives; arousing madjective
spendthrift one who spends money extravagantly. noun
spurn reject with contempt. verb
squander spend thoughtlessly; waste time, money, or an opp verb
staid characterized by dignity and propriety. adjective
start to suddenly move in a particular direction. verb
steadfast marked by firm determination or resolution; not shadjective
stem to hold back or limit the flow or growth of somethi verb
stipend a regular allowance (of money). noun
stolid having or revealing little emotion or sensibility; adjective
stymie hinder or prevent the progress or accomplishmentverb
summit the peak or highest point. noun
summit a meeting of high-level leaders. noun
surly inclined to anger or bad feelings with overtones o adjective
tact consideration in dealing with others and avoiding noun
tarnish make dirty or spotty, as by exposure to air; also verb
tawdry tastelessly showy; cheap and shoddy. adjective
taxing use to the limit; exhaust. adjective
telling significant and revealing of another factor. adjective
telltale revealing. adjective
tender offer up something formally. verb
thoroughgoingvery thorough; complete. adjective
thrifty spending money wisely. adjective
thwart hinder or prevent (the efforts, plans, or desires) ofverb
tirade an angry speech. noun
tout advertize in strongly positive terms; show off. verb
transitory lasting a very short time. adjective
travail use of physical or mental energy; hard work; agonnoun
tribulation something, especially an event, that causes difficunoun
tumult a state of chaos, noise and confusion. noun
uncanny suggesting the operation of supernatural influenceadjective
uncompromisi not making concessions. adjective
unconscionablunreasonable; unscrupulous; excessive. adjective
underwrite to support financially. verb
unnerve to make nervous or upset. verb
unprecedentedhaving never been done or known before; novel. adjective
unruly (of persons) noisy and lacking in restraint or discipadjective
unseemly not in keeping with accepted standards of what is adjective
urbane showing a high degree of refinement and the assuadjective
vacuous devoid of intelligence, matter, or significance. adjective
vanquish come out better in a competition, race, or conflict.verb
variance the quality of varying. noun
veneer covering consisting of a thin superficial layer th noun
vicarious felt or undergone as if one were taking part in the adjective
vie compete for something. verb
vindictive to have a very strong desire for revenge. adjective
virago an ill-tempered or violent woman. noun
voracious very hungry; approaching an activity with gusto. adjective
wanton without check or limitation; showing no moral restradjective
wax to gradually increase in size or intensity. verb
whimsical determined by impulse or whim rather than by necadjective
zenith the highest point; culmination. noun
abjure formally reject or give up (as a belief). verb
abrogate revoke formally. verb
adjudicate to serve as a judge in a competition; to arrive at verb
afford provide with an opportunity. verb
alacrity an eager willingness to do something. noun
anachronism something that is inappropriate for the given time noun
anathema a detested person; the source of somebody's hatenoun
anemic lacking energy and vigor. adjective
anodyne something that soothes or relieves pain. noun
anodyne inoffensive. adjective
antic ludicrously odd. adjective
aplomb great coolness and composure under strain. noun
apogee the highest point. noun
apostate a person who has abandoned a religious faith or noun
apothegm a short, pithy instructive saying. noun
apotheosis exaltation to divine status; the highest point of d noun
approbatory expressing praise or approval. adjective
appropriate to give or take something by force. verb
appropriate to allocate. verb
appurtenant supply added support. adjective
arch to be deliberately teasing. adjective
arrant complete and wholly (usually modifying a noun witadjective
arriviste a person who has recently reached a position of pnoun
arrogate seize and control without authority. verb
artifice cunning tricks used to deceive others. noun
artless without cunning or deceit. adjective
artlessness the quality of innocence. noun
asperity harshness of manner. noun
assiduously with care and persistence. adverb
atavism a reappearance of an earlier characteristic; throw noun
attenuate to weaken (in terms of intensity); to taper off/bec verb
autocratic characteristic of an absolute ruler or absolute ru adjective
autocratic offensively self-assured or given to exercising us adjective
baleful threatening or foreshadowing evil or tragic devel adjective
base the lowest, class were without any moral principleadjective
bastardization an act that debases or corrupts. noun
beg to evade or dodge (a question). verb
bemoan express discontent or a stong regret. verb
benighted fallen into a state of ignorance. adjective
bereft unhappy in love; suffering from unrequited love. adjective
bereft sorrowful through loss or deprivation. adjective
besotted strongly affectionate towards. adjective
besotted very drunk. adjective
bilious irritable; always angry. adjective
blinkered to have a limited outlook or understanding. adjective
bowdlerize edit by omitting or modifying parts considered indeverb
bridle the act of restraining power or action or limiting verb
bridle anger or take offense. verb
bristle react in an offended or angry manner. verb
broadside a strong verbal attack. noun
bromide a trite or obvious remark. noun
brook put up with something or somebody unpleasant. verb
browbeat be bossy towards; discourage or frighten with thr verb
byzantine intricate and complex. adjective
callow young and inexperienced. adjective
canard a deliberately misleading fabrication The public w noun
capitulate to surrender (usually under agreed conditions). noun
cataclysm an event resulting in great loss and misfortune. noun
catholic of broad scope; universal. adjective
cede relinquish possession or control over. verb
celerity speed, rapidity. noun
chagrin strong feelings of embarrassment. noun
chagrin cause to feel shame; hurt the pride of. verb
charlatan a flamboyant deceiver; one who attracts customers noun
chary cautious. adjective
chauvinism fanatical patriotism; belief that one's group/cause noun
chimera something desired or wished for but is only an ill noun
choleric prone to outbursts of temper; easily angered. adjective
churlish lacking manners or refinement. adjective
complaisant showing a cheerful willingness to do favors for othadjective
complicit Associated with or participating in an activity, esp adjective
conciliate to make peace with. verb
concomitant describing an event or situation that happens at t adjective
conflagration a very intense and uncontrolled fire. noun
conflate mix together different elements or concepts. verb
contentious likely to argue. adjective
corollary a practical consequence that follows naturally. noun
cosseted treat with excessive indulgence. verb
coterminous being of equal extent or scope or duration. adjective
countermand a contrary command cancelling or reversing a pr verb
cow to intimidate. verb
crestfallen brought low in spirit. adjective
crystallize cause to take on a definite and clear shape. verb
cupidity greed for money. noun
curmudgeon a grouchy, surly person. noun
debonair having a sophisticated charm. adjective
decry express strong disapproval of. verb
defray to help pay the cost of, either in part of full. verb
deign do something that one considers to be below one's verb
demonstrativegiven to or marked by the open expression of emoadjective
denouement the final resolution of the many strands of a lite noun
derelict (of a person) not doing one's duties. adjective
derelict (of a building) abandoned. noun
desiccated uninteresting, lacking vitality. adjective
desideratum something desired as a necessity. noun
despot a cruel and oppressive dictator. noun
diatribe a strong verbal attack against a person or instituti noun
diminutive to indicate smallness. noun
diminutive very small. adjective
disabuse to persuade somebody that his/her belief is not valverb
discursive (of e. adjective
disingenuous not straightforward; giving a false appearance of adjective
dispensation an exemption from a rule or obligation. noun
dissemble conceal one's true motives, usually through deceitverb
dissipate squander or spend money frivolously. verb
dissipate to disperse or scatter. verb
dissolution a living full of debauchery and indulgence in sens noun
doleful filled with or evoking sadness. adjective
dolorous showing sorrow. adjective
doughty brave; bold; courageous. adjective
dovetail fit together tightly, as if by means of a interlockingverb
duplicity deceitfulness, pretending to want one thing but in noun
ebullient joyously unrestrained. adjective
effervescent marked by high spirits or excitement. adjective
effrontery audacious (even arrogant) behavior that you havenoun
elegiac expressing sorrow. adjective
embryonic in an early stage of development. adjective
empiricism any method that derives knowledge from experienc noun
enamor attraction or feeling of love. verb
encumber hold back. verb
enjoin give instructions to or direct somebody to do someverb
enormity an act of extreme wickedness. noun
enthrall hold spellbound. verb
epigram a witty saying. noun
epiphany a sudden revelation or moment of insight. noun
eponym the name derived from a person (real or imaginar noun
equitable fair to all parties as dictated by reason and consc adjective
equivocate to speak vaguely, usually with the intention to misverb
ersatz not real or genuine; phony. adjective
estimable deserving of esteem and respect. adjective
ethereal characterized by lightness and insubstantiality. adjective
evanescent tending to vanish like vapor. adjective
excoriate to criticize very harshly. verb
execrate to curse and hiss at. verb
exegesis critical explanation or analysis, especially of a textnoun
exemplar something to be imitated. noun
exiguity the quality of being meager. noun
exorbitant greatly exceeding bounds of reason or moderationadjective
expansive communicative, and prone to talking in a sociableadjective
expunge to eliminate completely. verb
expurgate to remove objectionable material. verb
extrapolate draw from specific cases for more general cases. verb
facile arrived at without due care or effort; lacking depthadjective
factious produced by, or characterized by internal dissensiadjective
factitious artificial; not natural. adjective
feckless lazy and irresponsible. adjective
fecund intellectually productive. adjective
fell terribly evil. adjective
firebrand someone who deliberately creates trouble. noun
flag droop, sink, or settle from or as if from pressure verb
flippant showing inappropriate levity. adjective
flummox be a mystery or bewildering to. verb
fractious irritable and is likely to cause disruption. adjective
gaffe a socially awkward or tactless act. noun
gambit a manuveur or risk in a game or conversation, de noun
gerrymander to manipulate voting districts in order to favor a p verb
graft corruption, usually through bribery. noun
grandiloquent puffed up with vanity. adjective
gumption resourcefulness and determination. noun
hagiographic excessively flattering toward someone's life or woradjective
hail enthusiastically acclaim or celebrate something. verb
halcyon idyllically calm and peaceful; suggesting happy tr adjective
hauteur overbearing pride evidenced by a superior mannernoun
hector to bully or intimidate. verb
hedge to limit or qualify a statement; to avoid making a dverb
histrionic to be overly theatrical. adjective
hoary ancient. adjective
hobble to hold back the progress of something. verb
hoodwink to deceive or trick someone. verb
hubris overbearing pride or presumption. noun
illustrious widely known and esteemed; having or conferringadjective
glo
imbibe to drink or absorb as if drinking. verb
imbroglio a confusing and potentially embarrassing situationnoun
immure to enclose, usually in walls. verb
impecunious lacking money; poor. adjective
imperious having or showing arrogant superiority to and dis adjective
impervious not admitting of passage or capable of being affecadjective
impetuous characterized by undue haste and lack of thought adjective
importuned beg persistently and urgently. verb
improvident not given careful consideration. adjective
impugn attack as false or wrong. verb
impute attribute (responsibility or fault) to something. verb
inanity total lack of meaning or ideas. noun
inchoate only partly in existence; imperfectly formed. adjective
incontrovertibl necessarily or demonstrably true; impossible to deadjective
indigent poor; having very little. adjective
indigent a poor or needy person. noun
ineffable too sacred to be uttered; defying expression or des adjective
ineluctable impossible to avoid or evade:. adjective
inequity injustice by virtue of not conforming with rules or noun
infelicitous inappropriate. adjective
inimitable defying imitation; matchless. adjective
insouciance lack of concern. noun
insufferable intolerable, difficult to endure. adjective
internecine (of conflict) within a group or organization. adjective
intimation an indirect suggestion. noun
inure to make accustomed to something unpleasant. verb
invective abusive or denunciatory language. noun
invidious likely to cause resentment. adjective
inviolable never to be broken, infringed, or dishonored. adjective
inviolate must be kept sacred. adjective
irrefutable impossible to deny or disprove. adjective
jaundice to be biased against due to envy or prejudice. adjective
jejune dull; lacking flavor. adjective
jejune immature; childish. adjective
jingoist a person who thinks that their country should be anoun
juggernaut a force that cannot be stopped. noun
kowtow to bow or act in a subservient manner. verb
lacerate deeply hurt the feelings of; distress. verb
lachrymose showing sorrow. adjective
lampoon ridicule with satire. verb
languish become feeble. verb
lascivious lecherous; sexually perverted. adjective
limpid clarity in terms of expression. adjective
litany any long and tedious account of something. noun
loath unwillingness to do something contrary to your cust adjective
lugubrious excessively mournful. adjective
machinate engage in plotting or enter into a conspiracy, sw verb
magisterial offensively self-assured or given to exercising u adjective
malapropism the confusion of a word with another word that sounoun
malfeasance misconduct or wrongdoing (especially by a public adjective
of
malingerer someone shirking their duty by pretending to be sinoun
martinet a strict disciplinarian. noun
maudlin overly emotional and sad. adjective
maunder wander aimlessly. verb
maunder speak (about unimportant matters) rapidly and incverb
mellifluous smooth and sweet-sounding. adjective
mendicant a pauper who lives by begging. noun
meteoric like a meteor in speed or brilliance or transience. adjective
mettlesome filled with courage or valor. adjective
misattribute To erroneously attribute; to falsely ascribe; used everb
modicum a small or moderate or token amount. noun
mordant biting and caustic in thought, manner, or style. adjective
moribund being on the point of death; declining rapidly los adjective
mulct to defraud or swindle. verb
nadir the lowest point. noun
nettlesome causing irritation or annoyance. adjective
noisome having an extremely bad smell. adjective
nonchalant coming across as cooly uninterested. adjective
objurgate express strong disapproval of. verb
oblique not straightforward; indirect. adjective
obstreperous noisily and stubbornly defiant; willfully difficult to cadjective
obtain be valid, applicable, or true. adjective
obtuse slow to learn or understand; lacking intellectual acadjective
officious intrusive in a meddling or offensive manner. adjective
ossify make rigid and set into a conventional pattern. verb
overweening arrogant; presumptuous. adjective
palatable acceptable to the taste or mind. adjective
palaver speak (about unimportant matters) rapidly and incverb
palimpsest something that has been changed numerous times noun
bu
panacea hypothetical remedy for all ills or diseases; a univenoun
panegyric a formal expression of praise. noun
paragon model of excellence or perfection of a kind; one h noun
paragon an ideal instance; a perfect embodiment of a concnoun
pariah an outcast. noun
parvenu a person who has suddenly become wealthy, but not noun
patent glaringly obvious. adjective
pecuniary relating to or involving money. adjective
pellucid transparently clear; easily understandable. adjective
penurious lacking money; poor. adjective
penurious miserly. adjective
percipient highly perceptive. adjective
peremptory bossy and domineering. adjective
perfunctory done routinely and with little interest or care. adjective
peripatetic traveling by foot. adjective
perspicacious acutely insightful and wise. adjective
phantasmagoriillusive; unreal. adjective
philistine smug and ignorant towards artistic and cultural vaadjective
phlegmatic showing little emotion. adjective
picayune trifling or petty (a person). adjective
pillory ridicule or expose to public scorn. verb
pith the most essential part of something. noun
plucky marked by courage and determination. adjective
Pollyannaish extremely optimistic. adjective
ponderous weighed-down; moving slowly. adjective
pontificate talk in a dogmatic and pompous manner. verb
portentous ominously prophetic. adjective
precipitate hasty or rash. adjective
precipitate to cause to happen. verb
presentiment a feeling of evil to come. noun
primacy the state of being first in importance. noun
probity integrity, strong moral principles. noun
prognosticatio a statement made about the future. noun
prolixity boring verbosity. noun
promulgate state or announce. verb
propitiate to placate or appease. verb
prosaic dull and lacking imagination. adjective
proscribe command against. verb
proselytize convert to another religion, philosophy, or perspecverb
protean readily taking on different roles; versatile. adjective
provident careful in regard to your own interests; providing caadjective
puerile of or characteristic of a child; displaying or suggesadjective
puissant powerful. adjective
punctilious marked by precise accordance with details. adjective
pyrrhic describing a victory that comes at such a great coadjective
quail draw back, as with fear or pain. verb
quisling a traitor. noun
quixotic wildly idealistic; impractical. adjective
raconteur a person skilled in telling anecdotes. noun
raillery light teasing. noun
rapprochementhe reestablishing of cordial relations. noun
rarefied make more subtle or refined. verb
recapitulation a summary (think of recap). noun
recrimination mutual accusations. noun
recrudesce to break out or happen again. verb
redoubtable inspiring fear or awe. adjective
remonstrate to make objections while pleading. verb
reprisal a retaliatory action against an enemy in wartime. noun
ribald humorously vulgar. adjective
row an angry dispute. noun
sagacious having good judgement and acute insight. adjective
sangfroid calmness or poise in difficult situations. noun
sardonic disdainfully or ironically humorous; scornful and adjective
sartorial related to fashion or clothes. adjective
saturnine morose or gloomy. adjective
schadenfreudejoy from watching the suffering of others. noun
sedulous done diligently and carefully. adjective
effacing reluctant to draw attention to yourself. adjective
semblance an outward or token appearance or form that is denoun
sententious to be moralizing, usually in a pompous sense. adjective
simulacrum a representation of a person (especially in the for noun
simulacrum a bad imitation. noun
sinecure an office that involves minimal duties. noun
solecism a socially awkward or tactless act. noun
solicitous showing hovering attentiveness. adjective
solicitude a feeling of excessive concern. noun
spartan unsparing and uncompromising in discipline or judg adjective
splenetic very irritable. adjective
squelch suppress or crush completely. verb
stalwart dependable; inured to fatigue or hardships. adjective
stultify cause one, through routine, to lose energy and e verb
subterfuge something intended to misrepresent the true nature noun
supercilious haughty and disdainful; looking down on others. adjective
surfeit an excessive amount of something. noun
surreptitious stealty, taking pains not to be caught or detected. adjective
sybarite a person who indulges in luxury. noun
temerity fearless daring. noun
tempestuous as if driven by turbulent or conflicting emotions; h adjective
tendentious likely to lean towards a controversial view. adjective
transmute change or alter in form, appearance, or nature. verb
trenchant characterized by or full of force and vigor; having adjective
truculence defiant aggressiveness. noun
truculent having a fierce, savage nature. adjective
turgid (of language) pompous and tedious. adjective
turpitude depravity; a depraved act. noun
tyro someone new to a field or activity. noun
umbrage a feeling of anger caused by being offended. noun
unassailable immune to attack; without flaws. adjective
unflappable not easily perturbed or excited or upset; marked adjective
unforthcominguncooperative, not willing to give up information. adjective
unimpeachabl free of guilt; not subject to blame; beyond doubt oadjective
unprepossessicreating an unfavorable or neutral first impressionadjective
unpropitious (of a circumstance) with little chance of success. adjective
unstinting very generous. adjective
untenable (of theories etc) incapable of being defended or jusadjective
untoward unfavorable; inconvenient. adjective
untrammeled not confined or limited. adjective
unviable not able to work, survive, or succeed (also spelledadjective
vaunted highly or widely praised or boasted about. adjective
venial easily excused or forgiven; pardonable. adjective
verisimilitude the appearance of truth. noun
veritable truthfully, without a doubt. adjective
vicissitude change in one"s circumstances, usually for the wonoun
vitriol abusive or venomous language used to express blame noun
vitriolic harsh or corrosive in tone. adjective
vituperate to criticize harshly; to berate. adjective
zeitgeist spirit of the times. noun
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In midsummer, there are copious popiscle stands at the beach; in the winter, there are none.
Though the man could have at least alerted the police, he crouched cravenly in the corner as the old woman was m
Since Sarah did not want her husband to guess the Christmas present she had bought him, she only answered cryp
Beethoven's musical genius culminated in the 9th Symphony, which many consider his greatest work.
Since John had left his banana peel at the top of the stairwell, he accepted culpability for Martha's broken leg.
Sally's parties are decorous affairs, and instead of the usual beer and music, there is tea and intellectual conversati
You will obey the rules of decorum for this courtroom or spend the night in a jail cell, said the judge to the prosecuto
If you ever have the chance to meet the president, stand up straight and be deferential.
The BP oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico was deleterious to the fishing industry in the southern states.
After a brief summary of proper swimming technique, the coach delineated the specifics of each stroke, spending 3
Wallace disliked the cold, so he demurred when his friends suggested they going skiing in the Alps.
Count Rumford denigrated the new theory of heat, demonstrating that it was wholly inadequate to explain the obser
Even if the text is not visible, the red octagon denotes "stop" to all motorists in America.
g. music, writing, etc.) not original but drawing on the work of another person. Because the movies were utterly deri
Many words in the English language are derived from Latin, including the word "derive.".
From the multiple set of footprints in the living room, the investigator derived an important clue: Sheila was not alon

Tolstoy's The Death of Ivan Illyich is a didactic novel, instructing the reader on how to live a good life.
As a young girl she was diffident and reserved, but now as an adult, she is confident and assertive.
Lawyers use dilatory tactics so that it takes years before the case is actually decided.
Fred has no formal medical training; while he likes to claim authority on medical issues, he is little more than a dilet
After watching his superior take rations from the soliders, he quickly became disaffected and rebeled.
What was once known as Czechoslovakia has since split into two discrete, independent nations.
The potential juror knew the defendant, and therefore could not serve on the jury, which must consist only of disinte
A good scientist should be dispassionate, focusing purely on what the evidence says, without personal attachment.
Before the effects of anaethesia were disseminated, patients had to experience the full pain of a surgery.
Bryan is dogmatic in his belief that the earth is flat, claiming that all pictures of a spherical earth are computer gene
The witness said he signed the contract under duress and argued that the court should cancel the agreement.
Joey was known for his eclectic tastes in music, one moment dancing to disco the next "air conducting" along to Be
Journalists favor an economical style of writing, in which no unnecessary words are used and every sentence is as
I recently read an article in the Times about whether good literature is edifying or not; specifically, does reading mor
Since Maggie's cough syrup, which had expired five years back, was no longer efficacious, she coughed through th
The dictator's abuse of human rights was so egregious that many world leaders asked that he be tried in an interna
Just smiling--even if you are depressed--can elicit feelings of pleasure and happiness.
Youtube is great place to learn just about anything--an expert elucidates finer points so that even a complete novice
Shakespeare is an eminent author in the English language, but I find his writing uninteresting and melodramatic.
John preferred to avoid equatorial countries; the intense sun would always leave him enervated after he'd spent the
The restrictions of the Treaty of Versailles were so severe that they engendered deep hatred and resentment in the
By the time we reach 60-years old, most of our habits are so entrenched that it is difficult for us to change.
The lifespan of a mayfly is ephemeral, lasting from a few hours to a couple of days.
The findings of the study were equivocal--the two researchers had different opinions on what the results signified.
I tried eradicating the mosquitos in my apartment with a rolled up newspaper, but there were too many. of them.
Before the Internet, the library was typically were you would find erudite readers.
Politicians are the masters of eschewing morals; academics are the masters of eschewing clarity.
Map collecting is an esoteric hobby to most, but to geography geeks it is a highly enjoyable pasttime.
As a college student, Charlie espoused Marxism, growing his beard out and railing against the evils of the free-mar
Her sleeplessness exacerbated her cold--when she woke up the next day, her sinuses were completely blocked.
Though his childhood piano teacher was so exacting, Max is thankful now, as a professional pianist.
The teenagers exalted the rock star, covering their bedrooms with posters of him.
The document clearly indicated that Nick was out of the state at the time of the crime, and so served to exonerate h
The CEO refused to expound on the decision to merge our department with another one, and so I quit.
Despite many bookstores closing, experts predict that some form of book dealing will still be extant generations from
The widespread belief that Eskimos have forty different words for snow is fallacious, based on one false report.
Whitney is fastidious about her shoes, arranging them on a shelf in a specific order, each pair evenly spaced.

After having his pay cut, Phil spread vicious rumors about his boss, hoping to foment a general feeling of disconten
After her third pet dog died, Marcia was simply forlorn: this time even the possibility of buying a new dog no longer h
The President announced that the senators were about to reach a compromise, and that he was eager to read the
As a husband, Larry was not forthcoming: if Jill didn't demand to know details, Larry would never share them with h
While the real objects are vastly different sizes in space, the sun and the moon seem to have the same fortuitous s
Compared to Juliet's passionate concern for human rights, Jake's non-stop concern about football seems somewha
Monte was no miser, but was simply frugal, wisely spending the little that he earned.
I thought I would finish writing the paper by lunchtime, but a number of urgent interruptions served to frustrate my p

I can't gainsay a single piece of evidence James has presented, but I still don't trust his conclusion.
Even though Carly was only recently hired, she had the gall to question her boss's judgment in front of the office.
In an act of gall, Leah sent compromising photos of her ex-boyfriend to all his co-workers and professional contacts
At mile 23 of his first marathon, Kyle had all but given up, until he noticed his friends and family holding a banner th
Lynne was garrulous: once, she had a fifteen minute conversation with a stranger before she realized the woman d
Sylvester says the most gauche things, such as telling a girl he liked that she was much prettier when she wore ma
The professor wanted to tell the jury in detail about his new book, but the lawyer said it wasn't germane to the charg
The Internet offers such a glut of news related stories that many find it difficult to know which story to read first.
In the middle of economic crises, hiring managers find their inboxes glutted with resumes.
The gossamer wings of a butterfly, which allow it to fly, are also a curse, so delicate that they are often damaged.
Often we think that great leaders are those who are gregarious, always in the middle of a large group of people; yet
At first I thought my niece was guileless, but I then found myself buying her ice cream every time we passed a shop
Cheryl rolled her eyes when she heard the lecturer's hackneyed advice to "be true to yourself.".

Dinner at Billy's was more a punishment than a reward, since anyone who sat at the dinner table would have to liste
Tired of his parents haranguing him about his laziness and lack of initiative, Tyler finally moved out of home at the a
With a team of new hires to train, Martha was constantly harried with little questions and could not focus on her pro
The haughty manager didn't believe that any of his subordinates could ever have an insight as brilliant his own.
Until the Spanish Armada was defeated in 1587, Spain had hegemony over the seas, controlling waters stretching a
Though everybody at the gym told Mikey to do cardio before weights, Mikey was a heretic and always did the rever
Lady Gaga, in challenging what it means to be clothed, is an iconoclast for wearing a "meat dress" to a prominent a
Jackson Pollack was an iconoclastic artist, totally breaking with tradition by splashing paint on a blank canvas.
Peggy's numerous idiosyncrasies include wearing mismatched shoes, laughing loudly to herself, and. owning a pet
In the 1920s, the World Series was rigged--an ignoble act which baseball took decades to recover from.
Since the politician preached ethics and morality, his texting of revealing photographs was ignominious, bringing sh
Taxes are one of the immutable laws of the land, so there is no use arguing about paying them.
The judge was not impartial since he had been bribed by the witness's family.
Dexter, distraught over losing his pet dachshund, Madeline, found the police officer's questions impertinent--after al
Win or lose, the coach was always implacable, never giving the athletes an easy practice or a break.
The teacher found it implausible that the student was late to school because he had been kidnapped by outlaws on
Hitler, like Napoleon, made the imprudent move of invading Russia in winter, suffering even more casualties than N
In an impudent move, the defendant spoke out of order to say terribly insulting things to the judge.
The lawyer had an incisive mind, able in a flash to dissect a hopelessly tangled issue and isolate the essential laws
The vast economic inequality of modern society is incongruous with America's ideals.
Tom Sawyer seems like an incorrigible youth until Huck Finn enters the novel; even Sawyer can't match. his fierce i
Eating with elbows on the table is considered indecorous in refined circles.
In an effort to fight indifference, the president of the college introduced a new, stricter grading system.
The rise of the computer was an inexorable shift in technology and culture.
Two-years in Manhattan had changed Jenna from an ingenuous girl from the suburbs to a jaded urbanite, unlikely t
Even though Tom didn't like his new boss, he decided to ingratiate himself to her in order to advance his career.
Venus, with a surface temperature that would turn rubber to liquid, is inimical to any form of life.
Everyone found Nancy's banter innocuous--except for Mike, who felt like she was intentionally picking on him.
His speech was so dense and confusing that many in the audience found it inscrutable.
Plaque is insidious: we cannot see it, but each day it eats away at our enamel, causing cavities and other dental pro
Lilian could not help herself from being insolent, commenting that the Queen's shoes were showing too much toe.
At first Manfred's teachers intimated to his parents that he was not suited to skip a grade; when his parents proteste
Despite many calls for mercy, the judge remained intransigent, citing strict legal precedence.
Captain Ahab was an intrepid captain whose reckless and fearless style ultimate leads to his downfall.
He is an inveterate smoker and has told his family and friends that there is no way he will ever quit.
The physics lecture became so involved that the undergraduate's eyes glazed over.
Once you enter your plea to the court, it is irrevocable so think carefully about what you will say.

North Korea maintains intense control over its population through a combination of jingoism and cult of personality.
The political candidate and his supporters were jovial once it was clear that she had won.

The meaning of her paintings comes from a classical style which juxtaposes modern themes.
While Martha always swooned over the hunky, laconic types in romantic comedies, her boyfriends inevitably were v
Showing no patience, the manager utterly lambasted the sales team that lost the big account.
As the sun beat down and the temperature climbed higher, we spent a languid week lying around the house.
Uncle Frank was known for his largess, so his nephew was sad when he did not receive a present for his birthday.
To say that Gandhi's actions were laudable is the greatest understatement; he overthrew an empire without violenc
Students in the U.S. learn to lionize Jefferson, Franklin, and Washington because they are the founding fathers of th
He was a great sportsman: in defeat he was complementary and in victory he was magnanimous.
The scientist maintained that the extinction of dinosaurs was most likely brought about by a drastic change in clima
As a child she was quite maladroit, but as an adult, she has become an adept dancer. This word has other definitio
Officer Kelly was a maverick, rarely following police protocols or adopting the conventions for speech common amo
The film was incredibly mawkish, introducing highly likeable characters only to have them succumb to a devastating
I can forgive her for her mendacity but only because she is a child and is seeing what she can get away with.
The fact that Ella's moods were as mercurial as the weather was problematic for her relationships--it didn't help tha
The Japanese noodle maker was meticulous in making his noodles and would never let another person take over th
The politician never trusted journalists because he though that they misconstrue his words and misrepresent his po
I can only spend so much time mitigating your disagreements with your wife, and at certain point, you need to do it
If it weren't for the mitigating circumstances, he would have certainly lost his job.
In the morning, Harriat was unable to mollify Harry, if he happened to become angry, unless he had his cup of coffe
Nancy found doing dishes a thorougly mundane task, although Peter found a kind of Zen pleasure in the chore.
Though we think of the pope as someone always dealing in holy matters, he is also concerned with mundane event
Uncle Charley was known for his munificence, giving all seven of his nephews lavish Christmas presents each year
The company ultimately went out of business because the myopic managers couldn't predict the changes in their in
There are a myriad of internet sites hawking pills that claim to boost energy for hours on end.
The GRE tests cumulative knowledge, so if you cram the night before it is, at best, likely to only have a negligible im
Shirley was totally nonplussed when the angry motorist cut her off and then stuck his finger out the window.
Because of the nuances involved in this case, I hired an outside consultant to advice us and help.
On the Smith's drive through the Grand Canyon, Mr. Smith's big head obscured much of Mrs. Robinson's view, so t
Many of the biggest movie stars were once obscure actors who got only bit roles in long forgotten films. This word h
The obsequious waiter did not give the couple a moment's peace all through the meal, constantly returning to their
The meaning of the professor's new research was opaque to most people, so no one asked any questions. This wo
Russian oligarchs are famous for their opulence, living in fancy homes and dining on expensive cavier.
Matt wanted to buy stone lions for front of the house, but Cynthia convinced him that such a display would be too o
Later in his life, Leo Tolstoy was ostracized from the Russian Orthodox Church for his writings that contradicted chu
Jim, with his typical panache, came to the wedding reception with a top hat, a cane, and a long cape covered in seq
Jasmine was sad to admit it, but her fledgling relationship with Jacob did not work out because his culinary tastes w
Katie is so parsimonious that she only buys a pair of socks if all of her other socks have holes in them.

While Nan was always engaged in philosophical speculation, her brother was occupied with far more pedestrian co
refers to a term). Most psychologists object to the pejorative term "shrink", believing that they expand the human m
The lowest circles in Dante's Inferno were for those who had practiced perfidy, and among these, the very lowest w

When Ed first met Ruth, he didn't realize she was so petulant, but now that they are three months into their relation
I was able to placate the angry mob of students by promising to bring cookies on Monday.
The professor argued that many statements regarded as wise in previous times, such as the Golden Rule, are now
After the Montagues and Capulets discover the dead bodies of Romeo and Juliet, in the play's most poignant mome
The professor launched into a polemic, claiming that Freudian theory was a pack of lies that absolutely destroyed E
Initially, Einstein posited a repulsive force to balance Gravity, but then rejected that idea as a blunder.
Rather than make a philosophical appeal to the Congressmen, the Speaker decided to take a far more pragmatic a
He was expecting a precipitous rise in the value of a "hot" tech stock, so he was disappointed when it only inched u
The manager specified that all other gates be locked, to preclude the possibility of persons without tickets entering
Though only seven years old, she was a precocious chess prodigy, able to beat players twice her age.
Monte had a predilection for the fine things in life: Cuban cigars, 200 dollar bottles of wine, and trips to the French R
Baxter's warnings about investing in technology stocks seemed like an act of prescience after the whole market dec
The cynic quipped, "There is not much variance in politicians; they all seem to prevaricate".
Successful professional athletes who do not fall prey to prodigality seem to be the exception--most live decadent liv
After the relatively small homerun totals in the "dead ball" era, Babe Ruth's homerun totals were truly prodigious: ev

Most lottery winners go from being conservative, frugal types to outright profligates who blow millions on fast cars, l
Schubert was the most prolific composer, producing hundreds of hours of music before he died at the age of 31.

Steven Pinker's credentials are unquestioned as a pundit; he has taught at MIT and Stanford, teaches at Harvard, a
If James had made more than $50,000 last year, then he wouldn't have qualified for the low-income scholarship.
Chris qualified his love for San Francisco, adding that he didn't like the weather as much as the weather in Los Ang
The querulous old woman was begining to wear down even the happier members of the staff with her ceaseless co
Phil gets so involved thinking about Aristotle's arguments that he totally forgets quotidian concerns, such as exercis
John didn't each much at all during the week he had the flu, so now that he is regaining his health, it's not surpring t
The police chief rebuked the two officers whose irresponsible decisions almost led to the deaths of seven innocent
Peggy was unable to reconcile her kind friend Jane with the cruel and merciless character Jane played on television
I found Ulysses recondite and never finished the book, waiting instead to read it with someone else so we could pen
Used to studious high school students, Martha was unprepared for the refractory Kindgergarteners who neither sat
No one could refute his theories or propositions, and that is why he was esteemed by all his colleagues in the philos
At first, Sarah was going to yell at the boy, but she didn't want to reproach him for telling the truth about the situatio
Many in the public believed the rumors of a UFO crash outside town, so the chief of police did everything he could t
The man's driver's license was rescinded after his tenth car accident, which meant he would never be allowed to leg
The crowd grew restive as the comedian's opening jokes fell flat.
The team sank to fourth place in June, but is now resurgent and about to win the division.

The professor could speak objectively about the other composers, but he always lectured about Brahms with a part
I would love to be able to present a fully polished proposal to the board, but right now, our plans for the product are
The vacation cabin had no electricity and no indoor plumbing, but despite these inconveniences, Nigel adored its ru
The authorities have sanctioned the use of the wilderness reserve for public use; many expect to see. hikers an cam
International sanctions have been placed on certain shipping lanes that were thought to be involved in human traffic
Because of his scrupulous nature, Mary put him in charge of numbering and cataloging the entire collection of rare
Everyone trusted what he said and followed his example because he was scrupulous and honest.
Although the professor is brilliant, his bland monotone gives his lectures a soporific effect.

He made a career out of specious arguments and fictional lab results, but lost his job and reputation when his lies w
The signals were at first sporadic, but now we detect a clear, consistent pattern of electromagnetic radiation eminat
When listening to a politician speak, it is hard to distinguish the spurious claims from the authentic ones.
No longer a staunch supporter of the movement, Todd now will openly question whether its goals are worthwhile.
Most of the students disliked the teacher because of his stringent homework policy, but many students would later t
The rogue wave quickly subsumed the pier and boardwalk, destroying everything in its path.
Don Quixote of La Mancha subsumes all other modern novels, demonstrating modern literary devices. and predatin
The ruling political party has begun a campaign to shut down subversive websites that it deems as a threat to "natio
Herbert took board games too seriously, often appearing sullen after losing.
How can we hope to stay open if we don't eliminate all superfluous spending, like catered meetings and free acupu

For many, a cell phone has supplanted a traditional phone; in fact, most 20-somethings don't even have a traditiona

While the CEO enthusiastically shares his plans and agenda with all who will listen, the CFO is far more taciturn, ra
In many situations, remaining silent is tantamount to admitting guilt, so speak to prove your innocence.
Welles wasn't known for his temperance--he usually ate enough for two and drank enough for three.
The wide-eyed optimism of her youth was now tempered after she had worked many years in the criminal justice sy
Even the most tenacious advocates for gun ownership must admit some of the dangers that firearms present.
Since this was her first time debating on stage and before an audience, Di's voice was timorous and quiet for the fir
After work, I was expecting my colleagues to be enthusiastic about the outing, but I found them in a state of comple
Because the logic behind McMahon's side of the debate was so tortuous, his audience came out either completely
Compared to middle school students, who have an untamed wildness about them, high school students are somew
The unpredictable and transient nature of deja vu makes it a very difficult phenomenon to study properly.
What I expected to be an intelligent, nuanced historical documentary turned out to be a poorly-produced travesty of
Even though Jesse James was an outlaw, his killer, Robert Ford, is remembered more for his treacherous actions t
The bridge built from twine and vine is treacherous to walk across, and so I think I will stay put right here.
Many style guides recommend not using idioms in writing because these trite expressions are uninteresting and sho
The soccer game was truncated when the monsoon rain began to fall.
The student undermined the teacher's authority by questioning the teacher's judgment on numerous occasions.
While the hiking instructor agreed that carrying a first aid kit could be a good idea under certain circumstances, he u
The President's first statement on the subject was vague and open to competing interpretations, so when he spoke
In the courtroom, the lawyer was unscrupulous, using every manner of deceit and manipulation to secure a victory f
Bob took a risk walking into the "Students Barbershop"--in the end he had to upbraid the apparently drunk barber fo
Some students vacillate between schools when deciding which to attend, while others focus only on one school. Th
While the other employees responded to the bad news in a measured way, Andrew responded in a vehement mann
Even some of the most sacrosanct sporting events are not immune to venality, as many of the officials have receive
The professor, despite his soporific lectures, was venerated amongst his colleagues, publishing more papers yearly
While we elect our leaders in the hope that every word they speak will be veracious, history has shown that such a
Todd was noble after the divorce, choosing to say only complimentary things about Barbara, but Barbara did not he

In giving Marcia a particular vociferous response, Paul caused people at every other table in the restaurant to turn a
The professor's volubility knows no bounds; he could talk through a hurricane and elaborate a point from one St. Pa
She did not think her vocabulary was wanting, yet there were so many words that inevitably she found a few she did
She was winsome by nature, and many people were drawn to this free and playful spirit. Basic Words.
The mayor, despite his avuncular face plastered about the city, was hardly aboveboard -- some concluded that it wa
Coach Ramsey took his newest player off the field after watching a few painful minutes of her abysmal performance
The new Cessna airplanes will be the acme of comfort, offering reclining seats and ample legroom.
While the senator privately approved of gay marriage, he was unwilling to advocate for the cause in a public venue.
Martin Luther King Jr. was a tireless advocate for the rights of African-Americans in the United States. This word h
For all his surface affability, Marco was remarkably glum when he wasn't around other people.
The center of the city had sadly become a pit of penury, while, only five miles away, multi-million dollar homes spok
Albert Schweitzer spent most of his life doing missionary work as a doctor in Africa, seeking no reward, apparently
Amy's name was very apt: she was so amiable that she was twice voted class president.
The boat was amply supplied for its year at sea--no man would go hungry or thirst.
Wherever the bowl haircut teen-idol went, his legions of screaming fans ran through the streets amuck, hoping for a
In many ways, the Internet's transformative effect on society has been analogous to that of the printing press.
The governor's animosity toward his rival was only inflamed when the latter spread false lies regarding the governo
Harry was so unknowledgable that he was unaware the Egyptian pharaohs antedated the American Revolution.
Aunt Betty had antiquated notions about marriage, believing that a man should court a woman for at least a year be
The Ivy League is considered the apex of the secondary education system.
Nietzsche was known for using aphorisms, sometimes encapsulating a complex philosophical thought in a mere se

refers to an amount). There is an appreciable difference between those who say they can get the job done and thos
Test day can be one of pure apprehension, as many students worry about their test scores.
Hoping to sound intelligent, Mary spoke in archaic English that was right out of Jane Austen's Pride and Prejudice--
The ascendancy of the Carlsbad water polo team is clear--they have a decade of championships behind them.
History ascribes The Odyssey and The Illiad to Homer, but scholars now debate whether he was a. historical figure
In the weekly paper, the editor assailed the governor for wasting hundreds of thousands of dollars in public projects
Her fear that the new college would be filled with unknown faces was assuaged when she recognized her childhood
Ideally, the restaurant's augmented menu will expand its clientele and increase its profits.
Many of the factory workers are worried about being replaced by machines and computers that will work completely
The Spanish conquistadors were known for their avarice, plundering Incan land and stealing Incan gold.
Afraid to see the aftermath of the car crash, I averted my eyes as we drove by.
The struggling videogame company put all of its finances into one final, desperate project to avert bankrupcy.
Martin is an avid birdwatcher, often taking long hikes into remote mountains to see some rare eagle.
Badgered by his parents to find a job, the 30-year-old loafer instead joined a gang of itinerant musicians. This word
The students were willing to clean up the broken glass, but when the teacher asked them to mop the entire floor, th
This word has other definitions but this is the most important one for the GRE
Often we imagine all monks to wear the beatific smile of the Buddha, but, like any of us, a monk can have a bad da
Her dress was becoming and made her look even more beautiful. This word has other definitions but this is the mos
Sitting all alone in his room, Harvey begrudged the happiness of the other children playing outside his window.
We never begrudge money spent on ourselves.
The teacher looked down at the student and said, "It would behoove you to be in class on time and complete your h
A good teacher will never belittle his students, but will instead empower them.
Known for their bellicose ways, the Spartans were once the most feared people from Peloponnesus to Persia.
I remember my grandfather's face was wrinkled, benign, and calm.
The tumor located in your ear lobe seems to be benign and should not cause you any trouble.
After discovering a priceless artifact in her backyard, Jane was besieged by phone calls, emails, and reporters all tr
The prince's distasteful choice of words besmirched not only his own name, but the reputation of the entire royal fam
Unremitting overcast skies tend to lead people to create bleak literature and lugubrious music -- compare England's
Modern technology has been a boon to the travel industry.
He was a boon companion to many, and will be sadly missed.

Not one for social pleasantries, the Chief of Staff would brusquely ask his subordinates anything he wanted, even c
The profits at our firm bucked the general downturn that effected the real estate industry. This word has other defin
China's economy has been buttressed by a global demand for the electronic parts the country manufactures.
Some actors take challenging roles in which they have to lose so much weight that they appear cadaverous.
Even with a perfect stranger, Charles was always candid and would rarely hold anything back.
Although I was unhappy that the relationship ended, I appreciated her candidness about why she was ready to mov
Most cultures consider gambling a cardinal sin and thus have outlawed its practice. This word has other definitions
What seemed like incessant nagging and carping about my behavior from my mother turned out to be wise and use
Rosa Park's refusal to give up her bus seat acted as a catalyst for the Civil Rights Movement, setting into motion hi

Every fall, high school English teachers are inundated by requests to censor their curriculum by removing The Catc
A cerebral analysis of most pop music finds it to be simple and childish, but that ignores the point--the music's effec
Martin Luther King Jr. championed civil rights fiercely throughout his short life. This word has other definitions but th
The chauvinist lives on both sides of the political spectrum, outright shunning anybody whose ideas are not consiste
Deserted for six months, the property began to look more like a jungle and less like a residence--weeds grew unche
When government abuses are not kept in check, that government is likely to become autocratic. This word has othe
One by one, the presidential candidates dropped out of the race, their respective checkered pasts-- from embezzle
Marco's chivalrous ways, like opening doors and pulling out chairs, was much appreciated by his date.
In the final moments of the trial, during his closing speech, Phillips was nearly begging the judge for clemency.
Over time, the various tribes coalesced into a single common culture with one universal language.
A cogent argument will change the minds of even the most skeptical audience.
A well-written, cohesive essay will keep on topic at all times, never losing sight of the main argument.
Many have argued that Lee Harvey Oswald, JFK's assassin, was in collusion with other criminals; others maintain t
Few appreciate the colossal scale of the sun: if hollow, it could contain a million Earths.
The efforts of the firefighters running into the burning building were commendable.
After the water polo team won their sixth championship, they became complacent and didn't even make it to the pla
The head waiter was careful to tell the amateur diners that red wine was complementary with beef, each bringing ou
Her headache was compounded by the construction crew outside, which had six jackhammers going at the same ti
Studying in a quiet room is conducive to learning; studying in a noisy environment makes learning more difficult.
The queen was so conniving that, with the help of the prince, she tried to overthrow the king.
At the church of Notre Dame in France, the new High Altar was consecrated in 1182.
He found pop music a constraint on his ability to learn and preferred to listen to classical musical while studying.
Tyler was the consummate musician: he was able to play the guitar, harmonica, and the drum at the same time. Th
The restoration of the ancient church was only consummated after a twenty years of labor. This word has other def
Always on the forefront of fashion, Vanessa looked contemptuously at anyone wearing dated clothing.
Though he stole his little sister's licorice stick with malevolent glee, Chucky soon became contrite when his sister w
Computers have helped solve some of the mathematical conundrums which have puzzled man for many centuries.
The wedding reception was convivial; friends who hadn't seen each other for ages drank and ate together before he
Instead of solving the math problem in three simple steps, Kumar used a convoluted solution requiring fifteen steps
The International Food Expo was a cornucopia of culinary delights: gourmet foods from every continent were under
Her claim that frog populations were falling precipitously in Central America was corroborated by locals, who reporte

He placed no credence in psychics, claiming that they offered no special powers beyond the ability to make people
Critics agreed the movie was creditable, but few gave it more than three out of five stars.
Virginia's wide-eyed credulity as a five-year old was replaced by suspicion after she learned that Santa Claus didn't
Only ten years ago, being an avid reader and a traveler meant carrying a cumbersome backpack stuffed with books
I am surprised by the dearth of fast food chains; this is America and I assumed they were on every street.
The third-rate script so debased the film that not even the flawless acting could save it from being a flop.
Richard Dawkins tries to debunk religious belief, but his ridicule tends to push people away from his points rather th
The decimation after atomic bombs were dropped on Hiroshima and Nagasaki is incomprehensible.
Jesse had mockingly pointed out all of Nancy's faults in front of their friends, publicly degrading the poor girl.
Since the senior manager had to go on many international business trips, she was forced to delegate many of her r
Emergency situations such as this call for immediate action and leave no room to deliberate over options. This word
At first the soccer players bantered back and forth, but as soon as one of the players became demeaning, calling th
The portrait of her in a simple white blouse was sweet and demure.
The nun derided the students for trying to sneak insects and worms into the classroom.
I was surprised by her derisive tone; usually, she is sweet, soft spoken, and congenial.
Never before have we seen a debate between two political candidates that was so derogative and filthy.
After desecrating the pharaoh's tomb, the archaeologist soon fell victim to a horrible illness.
Jean Valjean, is at first destitute, but through the grace of a priest, he makes something of his life.

His mother tried to deter him from joing the army, but he was too intoxicated with the idea of war to listen.
The government's primary job should invlove deterring paths to war, not finding ways to start them.
Many know that smoking is detrimental to your health, but processed sugar in large quantities is equally bad.
The company was full of managers known for devolving tasks to lower management, but never doing much work th
The dialogue between the two academics devolved into a downright bitter argument.
The conspirators, willing to dispatch anyone who stood in their way, hatched a diabolical plan to take over the city.
Mozart's long melodic lines differentiate his compositions from other works of late 18th century music.
Animals on Madagascar differentiated from other similar animal species due to many years of isolation on the island
The main house has been restored but the gazebo is still dilapidated and unuseable.
Michael was a diligent gardener, never leaving a leaf on the ground and regularly watering each plant.
Despite all their talented players, the team was filled with discord--some players refused to talk to others--and lost m
The professor thought that he was discreet, subtly wiping the stain off of his shirt, but as soon as he stepped off the
Sarah couldn't discriminate between a good wine and a bad wine, so she avoided wine tastings. This word has othe
The U.S. Constitution disenfranchised women until 1920 when they were given the right to vote.
After the visiting team scored nine times, the home team's fans were disheartened, some leaving the game early.
With the advent of machines capable of looking inside the brain, fields as disparate as religion and biology have be
She finished her thesis with dispatch, amazing her advisors who couldn't believe she hadn't written 60 scholarly pag
As soon as the angry peasants stormed the castle, they caught the king and swiftly dispatched him. This word has

Throughout his life, he was dogged by insecurities that inhibited personal growth. This word has other definitions bu
Once again a get-rich-fast Internt scheme had duped Harold into submitting a $5,000 check to a sham operation.
The charlatan mistook the crowd for a bunch of dupes, but the crowd was quickly on to him and decried his bald-fac
Mozart was well-known for his eccentricities, often speaking words backward to confuse those around him.
An egotist, Natasha had few friends because of her inability to talk about anything except her dream of becoming th
Stranded in a cabin over the winter, Terry was able to eke out an existence on canned food.
Thomas, on returning from Morocco, replaced his dirty gray carpet with an elaborate one he'd brought back with him
Most high school physics teachers find themselves elaborating the same point over and over again, since many con
Even a basic understanding of physics can elude most high schools students.
Many first time skydivers say that describing the act of falling from the sky is elusive.
; make more beautiful McCartney would write relatively straightforward lyrics, and Lennon would embellish them wit
These days we are never short of a D.C. politician embroiled in scandal--a welcome phenomenon for those who, ha
Most discrimination and hatred is based on a lack of empathetic awareness of people that have the same aspitation
To really become fluent in a new language, emulate the speech patterns and intonation of people who speak the la
Irish cuisine makes great use of potatoes, but ironically, the potato is not endemic to Ireland.
Charles rude remark toward Sarah yesterday was due to his illness, not due to any real enmity toward Sarah.
Harold enticed his wife, Maude, to go on a vacation to Hawaii, with promises of luaus on the beach and all-you-can
The survey enumerates the number of happy workers and the number of unhappy workers.
I sat and listened as she enumerated all of the things she did not like about the past three months.
He erred in thinking that "indigent" and "indignant" were synonyms.
Unlike his peers, who spent their hours studying in the library, Matthew preferred errant walks through the university
It came as no surprise to pundits that the President's attempt at re-election floundered; even during his term, suppo
The euphoria of winning her first gold medal in the 100 meter dash overwhelmed Shelly-Ann Fraser and she wept t
His responses were clearly evasive; he obviously did not want to take on any responsibility or any new work.
Every time I call the bank, I receive the same evasive answers about our mortgage and never get a clear response.
Teachers often have trouble being evenhanded to all of their varied students.
As a child, I exasperated my mother with strings of never-ending questions.
After the boulder rolled a couple of feet, pinning my friend's arm, he experienced excruciating pain.
Lincoln exemplified the best of not only America, but also the potential greatness that exists within each person.
Please present some case studies that exemplify the results that you claim in your paper.
Nelson's parents exhorted him to study medicine, urging him to choose a respectable profession; intransigent, Nels
The jury was hardly moved by the man's plea that his loneliness was an extenuating factor in his crime of dognappi
Facetious behavior will not be tolerated during sex eduation class; it's time for all of you to treat these matters like m
The media fawned over the handsome new CEO, praising his impeccable sense of style instead of asking more po
Ever the resourceful lexicographer, Fenton was able to ferret out the word origin of highly obscure words. This word
After World War II, war heroes were feted at first but quickly forgotten.
in affections or attachments. She was so fickle in her politics, it was hard to pinpoint her beliefs; one week she woul
Steven was able to finagle one of the last seats on the train by convincing the conductor that his torn stub was actu
Many people have been fleeced by Internet scams and never received their money back. This word has other defin
Sylvia has excelled at advanced calculus, but ironically, when she has deal with taxes, she flounders.
The exam's passage is flush with difficult words, words that you may have learned only yesterday.
When their new roommate sat staring at an oak tree for an hour, Marcia thought it indicated a mental problem, but J
The police regularly face dangerous situations, so for a police officer not to wear his bullet-proof vest is foolhardy.
I did not expect the insurance agent to give us any straight answers, but I was pleasent surprised by how forthright
I thought I could repair the car myself, but after two days of work with no success, I have to admit that my efforts we
Betty is a genial young woman: everyone she meets is put at ease by her elegance and grace.
A live string quartet would provide a more genteel air to the wedding than would a folk singer.
Herb has given us no formal statement about his background, but from various hints, I have gleaned that he grew u

Doug did not want to enter the race, but Jim, through a steady stream of taunts, goaded him into signing up for it.
Every time Susan comes to the office, Frank grovels as if she were about to fire.
Whenever the jester fell to the ground in mock pain, the king guffawed, exposing his yellow, fang-like teeth.
As the rain water began to collect in pools on the highway, it began to hamper the flow of traffic. This word has othe
The FBI has made so many restriction on the local police that they are absolutely hamstrung, unable to accomplish
During the heyday of Prohibition, bootlegging had become such a lucrative business that many who had been oppo
Those in attendance represented a hodgepodge of the city's denizens: chimney sweepers could be seen sitting elb
An implacable foe of corruption, Eliot Ness hounded out graft in all forms--he even helped nab Al Capone. This wor
Having grown up in a humdrum suburb, Jacob relished life in New York City after moving.
Though Al Capone was engaged in many illicit activities, he was finally arrested for income tax evasion, a relatively
The judge found the defendant's comments immaterial to the trial, and summarily dismissed him from the witness s
He was impeccably dressed in the latest fashion without a single crease or stain.
Since the police sergeant had to train the pair of new hires, progress in his own case was impeded.
The impending doom of our world has been a discussed and debated for 2000 years--maybe even longer.
The sand bags placed on the river formed an impermeable barrier, protecting the town from flooding.
By saying that some of the guests were uncomfortable, the manager implicated to the hotel staff that it needed to b
The crime boss was implicated for a long list of crimes, ranging from murder to disturbing the peace.
According to many lawmakers, the huge variety of factors affecting society make devising an efficient healthcare sy
As a child, Amy would build pillow castles and pretend they were impregnable fotresses.
Although Prohibition was rooted in noble ideals, the inadvertent and costly consequences of making alcohol illegal i
Although a brilliant economist, Professor Black was completely inarticulate, a terrible lecturer.
When Herb bought football tickets for a game on the day of their wedding anniversary, Jill was incensed. This word
I don't mind small children in brief doses, but I think the incessant exposure that their parents have to them would q
After a week of inclement weather, we finally are able to go outside and enjoy the sun.
Marcus Aurelius, though a fair man, was inclement to Christians during his reign, persecuting them violently.
Middle managers at times make important decisions, but real responsibility for the financial well-being of the corpor
The bankrobber was indicted on several major charges, including possession of a firearm.
The plants and animals indigenous to Australia are notably different from those indigenous to the U.S-- one look at
When the cyclist swerved into traffic, it forced the driver to brake and elicited an indignant shout of "Hey, punk, watc
Pete was an industrious student, completing every assignment thoroughly and on time.
It only takes one person to leave an inflammable comment on an Internet thread for that thread to blow up into page
Daedalus was famous for his ingenuity; he was able to fashion his son Icarus with a pair of wings, using wax to hold
Lynne speaks four Romance languages, but she doesn't have an inkling about how East Asian languages are struc
The movie director was known for hiring beautiful actors in order to deflect attention away from the insipid scripts he
With credit card bills skyrocketing, a shockingly large number of Americans are truly insolvent.
The intermittent thunder continued and the night was punctuated by cracks of lightning--a surreal sleepless night.
The newsroom was inundated with false reports that only made it more difficult for the newscasters to provide an ob
If Arthur's dog is not fed adequately, he becames highly irascible, even growling at his own shadow.
My little sister has a way of irking and annoying me like no other person.
He stood irresolute at the split in the trail, not sure which route would lead back to the camp.
To those with little training in medicine, the jargon of doctors can be very difficult to understand.
My uncle was always in a jocular mood at family gatherings, messing up people's hair and telling knock- knock joke
As dangerous of a threat as North Korea is, some analysts believe that were a junta suddenly to gain power, it coul

Without checking his references and talking to previous employers, I am leery of hiring the candidate.
Nothing can make a person more lethargic than a big turkey dinner.
Though Walters writes about physics and time travel, his writing is always lucid, so readers with little scientific traini
Edgar Allen Poe was considered the master of the macabre; his stories vividly describe the moment leading up to--
The town was struck by a malady throughout the winter that left most people sick in bed for two weeks.

The clay became malleable and easy to work with after a little water was added.
My little brother is so malleable that I can convince him to sneak cookies from the cupboard for me.
Some thermally active fountains spew sulfur fumes--the air around them is sometimes so malodorous that many ha
Americans tend to remember Abraham Lincoln as kindly and wise, not at all martial, despite the fact that he was inv
Johnson initially suggests that the secret to business can be summarized in a single maxim but then requires a 300
A casual observer might have thought that Peter was meandering through the city, but that day he was actually see
Hamlet is a figure of tremendous melancholy: he doesn't have a truly cheerful scene throughout the entire play.
After enduring daily taunts about my name, I became enraged and pummeled the schoolyard bully and his sycopha
The plot and the characters were so well developed that many viewers were mesmerized, unable to move their eye
Hamilton had been deceived so many times in his life that he hid behind the gruff exterior of a. misanthrope, lambas
Come back you miscreant! yelled the woman who just had her purse stollen.

Many have accused Hemingway of being a quiet misogynist, but recently unearthed letters argue against this belief
Despite the initial hullabaloo, the play was of no great moment in Hampton's writing career, and within a few years t
Since the Board just terminated Steve as the CEO, what the finance committe might have thought of his proposed m
After Stanley found out he was no longer able to go on vacation with his friends, he sat in his room morosely.
The earnestness of the daytime talk shows of the 1970's has morphed into something far more sensational and vul
Helen preferred muted earth colors, such as green and brown, to the bright pinks and red her sister liked. This word
No number of pleas and bribes would get him to change his obdurate attitude.
Even after all his success, I found him to be accommodating and obliging, sharing with me his "secret tips" on how
The coach suggested improvements Sarah might make on the balance beam, but she remained obstinate, unwilling
The ornate Victorian and Edwardian homes spread throughout San Francisco are my favorite part of the city.
That light could be both a particle and a wave seems paradoxical, but nonetheless, it is true.
Those who imagine America's countryside as a pastoral region are often disappointed to learn that much of rural U.
She says she genuinely wanted to help me, but instead she patronized me, constantly pointing out how I was inferio
There is a paucity of jobs hiring today that require menial skills, since most jobs have either been automated or outs
Our office manager is peevish, so the rest of us tip-toe around him, hoping not to set off another one of his fits.
Even at the old-timers games, Stan Musial would get the loudest cheer: he was a perennial favorite of the fans ther
If you do not let him do things for himself, you are merely perpetuating bad habits that will be even harder to break
Even as the dishwasher at the French restaurant, Josh quickly learned that he had the perquisite of being able to e
While the salaries of the players might draw attention in the media, such monetary figures are not pertinent to the q
Now that Henry is recovering from a major illnesses, he no longer lets the little trivialities, such as late mail, perturb
Instead of perusing important documents, people all too often rush to the bottom of the page and plaster their signa
Standing forlornly by the window, she pined for her lost love. This word has other definitions but this is the most imp
At its pinnacle, the Roman Empire extended across most of the landmass of Eurasia, a feat not paralleled to the ris
The chef, with a mere flick of the salt shaker, turned the bland tomato soup into a piquant meal.
I enjoy reading the Daodejing for its pithy and insightful prose; it always gives me something to think about.
Vinny's uncle beamed smugly about how he'd offered his nephew fifty dollars for his Harvard tuition; even twice the
Doug is normally placid, so we were all shocked to see him yelling at the television when the Mets lost the game.
Charlie may seem to run at a plodding pace, but he is an ultramarathoner, meaning he runs distances of up to 100
Dennis arranged an elaborate ploy, involving 14 different people lying for him in different situations, so that it could
Before the team takes the field, the coach always calls for a powwow so that he can make sure all the players are m
People smoke to relax and forget their cares, but ironically, in terms of health risks, smoking is far more precarious
The principal explained that even though one student had done modelling work outside of school, the outfits that stu
A governmental warning about an imminent terrorist attack would preempt ordinary network programming on televis
Just as Martha was about to take the only cookie left on the table, Noah preemptively swiped it.
When Mr. Baker found out the family car was gone, he acted under the presumption that his rebellious son had take
The new neighbor quickly gained a reptuation for her presumption; she had invited herself to several of the neighbo
Many felt that Barney was presumptuous in moving into the large office before the management even made any off

Before the cricket match, Australia was heavily favored, but India prevailed.
of nature). The glacial lake was pristine and we filled our canteens to drink deeply.
Drill sergeants are known for demanding pristine cabinets, uniforms, and beds, and often make new recruits clean a
During mile 20 of the Hawaii Marathon, Dwayne was sweating so profusely that he stopped to take off his shirt, and
When Maria reported that she had been visited by Jesus Christ and had proof, a profusion of reporters. and journal
Ironically, the leading proponent of Flat-Earth Theory flies all over the world in an effort to win more adherents.
Until the corporate office hands down a definitive decision on use of the extra offices, we will share their use in a pr
The comedian told one flat joke after another, and when the audience started booing, he pugnaciously back at them
While he could articulate no clear reason why Harkner's plan would fail, he neverless felt qualms about committing
Steve certainly is in a quandary: if he doesn't call Elaine, she will blame him for everything, but if he does call her, th
In one of the most famous quips about classical music, Mark Twain said: "Wagner's music is better than it sounds."
The men found him raffish, but the women adored his smart clothes and casual attitude.
Despite a raft of city ordinances passed by an overzealous council, noise pollution continued unabated in the mega
As soon as he arrived in the city, the rakish young man bought some drugs and headed straight for the seedy parts
His constant whistling would rankle her, sometimes causing her to leave in a huff.
criticized his actions as rash. This word has other definitions but this is the most important one for the GRE.
Barry forgot his wife's birthday two years in a row, and was only able to redress his oversight by surprising his wife
When Dexter was unable to fulfill his basic duties, instead of firing him, the boss relegated him to kitchen cleanup.
Remiss in his duty to keep the school functioning efficiently, the principle was relieved of his position after only three
We will no longer work with that vendor since it has reneged on nearly every agreement.
Only weeks after the hurricane made landfall, the local supermarket shelves were replete with goods, so quick was
Those old reprobates drinking all day down by the river--they are not going to amount to much.
I was initially excited by the idea of a trip to Washington, D.C. but now that I have read about the high crime statistic
Since Jack could not think of a convincing reason why he had to miss the seminar, he attended it with a sense of re
After much thought, Ted resolved not to travel abroad this summer because he didn't have much money in his bank
Every afternoon, the small company has a respite in which workers play foosball or board games.
Nelson was always the first to leave soirees--rather than mill about with "fashionable" folk, he was retiring, and pref
Email is wonderfully efficient, but once something awkward or damaging has been sent, there is no way to retract it
Dan is usually calm and balanced, but it takes only one intense glare from Sabrina to rile him.
Chris preferred bland and mild beers, but Bhavin preferred a beer with more robust flavor.
Even during the quiet sanctity of evening prayer, she held her chin high, a sanctimonious sneer forming on her face
With the prospect of having to learn 3,000 words during the course of the summer, Paul was anything but sanguine
Although a great CEO, he did not have the political savvy to win the election.
The student savvies the meaning of astrophysics with little effort.
With his savvy business partner, the company was able to turn a profit within a year.
Richard Feynman was renowned for his scintillating lectures--the arcana of quantum physics was made lucid as he
Joey had difficulty hanging out with his former best friend Perry, who, during his entire cup of coffee, enumerated al
I don't like romanticism for the same reason I don't like melodramatic acting and soap operas--overly sentimental.
The invention of the 3M Post It Note was serendipitous, because the scientist who had come up with the. idea was
I'd never seen him so serene; usually, he was a knot of stress and anxiety from hours of trading on the stock excha
The office building had been constructed in a slapdash manner, so it did not surprise officials when, during a small
I know only a smattering of German, but Helen is able to read German newspapers and converse with natives.
When Phil was dating the model, he had a smug attitude that annoyed his buddies.
The chairman interpreted Taylor's question about promotions as a snide remark, but in all innocence Taylor was try
Wheeler was completely qualified for the committee, but the board snubbed him, choosing an obviously lesser qual
The nightly news simply announced that the senator had had an affair, but the tabloid published all the sordid detail
Taking weekly trips to Vegas, Megan was a spendthrift whose excesses eventually caught up to her.
She spurned all his flattery and proposals, and so he walked off embarrassed and sad.
Fearing his money would be squandered by his family, he gave all of it to charity when he died.
Frank came from a staid enviroment, so he was shocked that his college rooommate sold narcotics.
All alone in the mansion, Henrietta started when she heard a sound. This word has other definitions but this is the m
A good captain needs to be steadfast, continuing to hold the wheel and stay the course even during the most violen
To stem the tide of applications, the prestigious Ivy requires that each applicant score at least 330 on the Revised G
He was hoping for a monthly allowance loan from the government, but after no such stipend was forthcoming he re

The engineers found their plans stymied at every turn and were ultimately able to make amlost no progress on the p
After hiking for two days, the climbers finally reached the summit of Mount Kilimanjaro.
Since climate change policy has been mired in congressional fighting, this summit should help set the goals for pres
Every morning, Bhavin was a surly unhappy person, but once he ate breakfast, he became loving, laughing, and a
In a tremendous display of tact, Shelly was able to maintain a strong friendship with Marcia, even though Marcia's h
Pete Rose was one of the best baseball players of his generation, but his involvement with gambling on baseball ga
Carol expected to find New York City magical, the way so many movies had portrayed it, but she was. surprised ho
The hike to the summit of Mt. Whitney was so taxing that I could barely speak or stand up. This word has other defi
Her unbecoming dress was very telling when it came to her sense of fashion.
The many telltale signs of chronic smoking include yellow teeth, and a persistent, hacking cough.
The government was loath to tender more money in the fear that it might set off inflation. This word has other defini
As a thoroughgoing bibliophile, one who had turned his house into a veritable library, he shocked his friends when h
He was economical, spending his money thriftily and on items considered essential.
I wanted to spend a week in New York this autumn, but the high costs of travel and lodging thwarted my plans.
In terms of political change, a tirade oftentimes does little more than make the person speaking red in the face.
At the conference, the CEO touted the extraordinary success of his company's Research & Development division.
If we lived forever and life was not transitory, do you think we would appreciate life less or more?.
While they experienced nothing but travails in refinishing the kitchen, they completed the master bedroom in less th
As of 2013, nearly 1.5 million Syrians have fled their country hoping to escape the tribulations of a civil war tearing t
Riots broke out just in front of our apartment building, and the tumult continued late into the night.
Reggie has an uncanny ability to connect with animals: feral cats will readily approach him, and sometimes even wi
The relationship between Bart and Hilda ultimately failed because they were both so uncompromising, never wantin
The lawyer's demands were so unconscionable that rather than pay an exorbitant sum or submit himself to any oth
The latest symphony broadcast was made possible with underwriting from the Carnegie Endowment.
At one time unnerved by math problems, she began avidly "Magoosh-ing", and soon became adept at even combin
When America first created its national parks, the idea of setting aside the most beautiful land in a country was unp
Walk in to any preschool and I am sure that you will find an unruly and chaotic scene--unless it's nap time.

Because of his service as an intelligence officer and his refined tastes, W. Somerset Maugham became the inspirat
To the journalist's pointed question, the senator gave a vacuous response, mixing a few of his overall. campaign slo
For years, Argentina would dominate in World Cup qualifying matches, only to be vanquished by one of the Europe
The cynic quipped, "There is not much variance in politicians; they all seem to prevaricate".

The advent of twitter is a celebrity stalker's dream, as he or she can--through hundreds of intimate "tweets"--vicario
While the other teams in the division actively vie for the championship, this team seems content simply to go throug
Though the other girl had only lightly poked fun of Vanessa's choice in attire, Vanessa was so vindictive that she wa
Poor Billy was the victim of the virago's invective--she railed at him for a good 30-minutes about how he is the scum
Steven was a voracious reader, sometimes finishing two novels in the same day.
Due to wanton behavior and crude language, the drunk man was thrown out of the bar and asked to never return.
Her enthusiasm for the diva's new album only waxed with each song; by the end of the album, it was her favorite C
Adults look to kids and envy their whimsical nature at times, wishing that they could act without reason and play wit
At the zenith of his artistic career, Elvis was outselling any other artist on the charts. Advanced Words.
While the church believed that Galileo abjured the heliocentric theory under threat of torture, he later wrote a book c
As part of the agreement between the labor union and the company, the workers abrogated their right to strike for f
Only those with the most refined palates were able to adjudicate during the barbeque competition.
The summit of Mt. Kilimanjaro affords a panoramic view that encompasses both Tanzania and Kenya. This word ha
The first three weeks at his new job, Mark worked with such alacrity that upper management knew it would be givin
Dressed in 15th century clothing each day, Edward was a walking anachronism.
Hundreds of years ago, Galileo was anathema to the church; today the church is anathema to some on the left side
After three straight shows, the lead actress gave an anemic performance the fourth night, barely speaking loudly en
Muzak, which is played in department stores, is intended to be an anodyne, but is often so cheesy and over-the-top
Wilbur enjoyed a spicy Mexican breakfast, but Jill prefered a far more anodyne meal in the mornings.
The clown's antic act was too extreme for the youngest children, who left the room in tears. This word has other def
Nancy acted with aplomb during dangerous situations--she once calmly climbed up an oak tree to save a. cat.
The apogee of the Viennese style of music, Mozart's music continues to mesmerize audiences well into the 21st ce
An apostate of the Republican Party, Sheldon has yet to become affiliated with any party and dubs himself an indep
Winston Churchill is famous for many apothegms, but this might be his most famous: "It has been said that democr
As difficult as it is to imagine, the apotheosis of Mark Zuckerberg's career, many believe, is yet to come.
Although it might not be her best work, Hunter's new novel has received generally approbatory reviews.
The government appropriated land that was occupied by squatters, sending them scurrying for another place to live
The committe appropriated the funds to its various members. This word has other definitions but this is the most im
In hiking Mt. Everest, sherpas are appurtenant, helping climbers both carry gear and navigate treacherous paths.
The baroness was arch, making playful asides to the townspeople; yet because they couldn't pick up on her dry hum
An arrant fool, Lawrence surprised nobody when he lost all his money in a pyramid scheme that was every bit as tra
The city center was aflutter with arrivistes who each tried to outdo one another with their ostentatious sports cars an
Arriving at the small town, the outlaw arrogated the privileges of a lord, asking the frightened citizens to provide foo
The mayoral candidates both spent much of the campaign accusing each other of artifices designed to mislead the
Despite the president's seemingly artless speeches, he was a skilled and ruthless negotiator.
I, personally, found the artlessness of her speech charming.
The editor was known for his asperity, often sending severe letters of rejection to amateur writers.
The top college football program recruits new talent assiduously, only choosing those who were the top in their cou
Much of the modern art movement was an atavism to a style of art found only in small villages through Africa and S
Her animosity towards Bob attenuated over the years, and she even went so far as to invite him to her party.

The manager was finally fired for his autocratic leadership, which often bordered on rude and offensive.
Movies often use storms or rain clouds as a baleful omen of evil events that will soon befall the main character.
She was not so base as to begrudge the beggar the unwanted crumbs from her dinner plate. This word has other d
The movie World War Z is a complete bastardization of the book with little more in common than zombies and a title
By assuming that Charlie was headed to college--which he was not--Maggie begged the question when she asked
While the CFO carefully explained all the reasons for the cuts in benefits, after the meeting employees bemoaned t
Far from being a period of utter benightedness, The Medieval Ages produced some great works of theological spec
After 64 years of marriage, William was bereft after the death of his wife.
You are not bereft if you haven't played on your Xbox in the past week, his mother said.
Even though her father did not approve, Juliet became besotted with the young Romeo.
Never before have I seen my mom so besotted, and honestly, I hope it's the last time she drinks so much.
Rex was bilious all morning, and his face would only take on a look of contentedness when he'd had his morning cu
In gambling, the addict is easily blinkered by past successes and/or past failures, forgetting that the outcome of any
To recieve an R rating, the entire movie was bowdlerized because it contained so much violence and grotesque sub

The hostess bridled at the tactless dinner guests who insisted on eating before everybody had gotten their food.
As we discussed the painting, I noticed the artitst's wife bristling at our criticisms, ready to defend her husband's wo
Political broadsides are usually strongest in the weeks leading up to a national election.
Instead of sharing his umbrella, the cheeky stranger offered Martha the following bromide: "Looks like it's raining.".
While she was at the chalkboard, the teacher did not brook any form of talking--even a tiny peep resulted in afterno

Getting a driver's license is not simply a matter of taking a test; the regulations and procedures are so byzantine tha
Both Los Angeles and New York are known for callow out-of-towners hoping to make it big.

Paul, losing 19-0 in a ping-pong match against his nimble friend, basically capitulated when he played the last two p
The introduction of smallpox was a cataclysm for Native Americans, killing off more than half of their population.
Jonah's friends said that Jonah's taste in music was eclectic; Jonah was quick to point out that not only was his tast
Eventually, all parents must cede control of their growing childrens' educations and allow their offspring some auton
We aim to respond to customers' questions with celerity and accuracy, with no longer than a 24 hour wait time.
Much to the the timid writer's chagrin, the audience chanted his name until he came back on the stage.
She never cared what others said about her appearance but was chagrined by the smallest comment from her moth
You may call him a "motivational speaker," but I call him a charlatan--he doesn't have any idea what he's really talk
Jack was wary of GRE words that looked similar, because they usually had different definitions; not so with chary, a
Vegetarians argue that man is chauvinistic in his belief that animals do not consciously feel the pain we humans do
This word has other definitions but this is the most important one for the GRE.
While a brilliant lecturer, Mr. Dawson came across as choleric and unapproachable--very rarely did students come
The manager was unnecessarily churlish to his subordinates, rarely deigning to say hello, but always quick with a s
On her first day at the job, Annie was complaisant, fulfilling every request of her new employee and. anticipating fut
While the grand jury cleared the senator of all criminal charges, in the public mind he was still complicit in the corrup
His opponents believed his gesture to be conciliatory, yet as soon as they put down their weapons, he unsheathed
Concomitant with his desire for nature was a desire for the culture and energy of a big city.
In the summer months, conflagrations are not uncommon in the southwest, do to the heat and lack of rain.
In her recent book, the author conflates several genres--the detective story, the teen thriller, and the vampire roman
Since old grandpa Harry became very contentious during the summer when only reruns were on T.V., the grandkid
A corollary of Hurricane Sandy, which ravaged the east coast of the U.S., is a push to build higher sea walls to prot
The king and queen cosseted the young prince, giving him a prized miniature pony for his fifth birthday.
The border of the state is coterminous with geographic limits on travel; the east and north are surrounded by a near
By the time the colonel countermanded his soldiers not to land in enemy territory, a few helicopters had already tou
Do not be cowed by a 3,000-word vocabulary list: turn that list into a deck of flashcards!. This word has other definit
I asked Maria on a date and she refused without a moment's thought; I was crestfallen.
Only after fifteen minutes of brainstorming did Samantha's ideas for the essay crystallize. This word has other defin
Some believe people that amassing as much wealth as possible is the meaning to life--yet they often realize that cu
Since Uncle Mike was the family curmudgeon, each Thanksgiving he was plied with copious amounts of wine, in the
James Bond is known for his good looks, high tech gadgets, and debonair manner.
The entire audience erupted in shouts and curses, decrying the penalty card issued by the referee.
In order for Sean to attend the prestigious college, his generous uncle helped defray the excessive tuition with a mo
The master of the house never deigned to answer questions from the servants.
When Sally told James that she wanted to break up with him, she expected he would react demonstratively, but he
At the denouement of the movie, all questions were answered, and the true identity of the robber was revealed.
The teacher was derelict in her duties because she hadn't graded a single student paper in three weeks.
At one time the waterfront factories were busy and productive, but now they stand derelict and will be. torn down.
Few novelists over 80 are able to produce anything more than desiccated works--boring shadows of former books.
The desideratum of the environmental group is that motorists should rely on carpooling.
The Emperor Claudius was regarded as a fair-minded leader; his successor, Nero, was an absolute despot.
Steve's mom launched into a diatribe during the PTA meeting, contending that the school was little more than a day
He prefers to be called a diminutive of his name: "Bill" instead of "John William.".
When he put on his father's suit and shoes, his appearance was that of a diminutive youth.
As a child, I was quickly disabused of the notion that Santa Claus was a rotund benefactor of infinite largess--one n
g. speech and writing) tending to depart from the main point. Many readers find it tough to read Moby Dick since the
Many adults think that they can lie to children, but kids are smart and know when people are disingenuous.
Since her father is a billionaire, she is given dispensation from many of the school's policies. This word has other de
To get close to the senator, the assassin dissembled his intentions, convincing many people that he was a reporter
The recent graduates dissipated their earnings on trips to Las Vegas and cruises in Mexico.
Kathleen's perfume was overwhelming in the cramped apartment, but once we stepped outside the smell dissipated
Many Roman emporers were known for their dissolution, indulging in unspeakable desires of the flesh. This word h
No event is more doleful than the passing of my mother; she was a shining star in my life, and it brings me great sa
Chopin's ballades are filled with sharp changes in moods--a dolorous melody can give way to a lighthearted tempo.
I enjoy films in which a doughty group comes together to battle a force of evil.
Although Darwin's evolution and Mendel's genetics were developed in isolation from one another, they dovetail eac
A life of espionage is one of duplicity: an agent must pretend to be a totally different person than who she or he actu
Can you blame him for his ebullient mood? He just graduated from medical school.
After the sales result, the manager was in an effervescent mood, letting several employees leave work early that da
The skateboarders acted with effrontery, skating through the church grounds and spray-painting signs warning tres
Few can listen to the elegiac opening bars of the Moonlight sonata without feeling the urge to cry.
The Board of Directors is hoping to launch a new product soon, but planning for the Z7 is in an embryonic stages. T
Empiricism does not always lead to knowledge; an experience or experiment may raise more questions than it answ
She is completely enamored with Justin Bieber, and goes to all his concerts on the East coast.
The costume encumbered all my movements and caused me to sweat profusely.
The government agency enjoined the chemical company to clean up the hazardous dump it had created over the ye
The enormity of Pol Pot's regime is hard to capture in words--within months hundreds of thousands of Cambodians
She was so enthralled by the movie that she never heard people screaming, "Fire! Fire!" in the neighboring theater.
My favorite epigram from Mark Twain is "A man who carries a cat by the tail learns something he can learn no othe
Gary one day had an epiphany that he was a people person; he prompty quit his factory job and began working as
Alexandria, Egypt is an eponym because it is named after Alexander the Great.
The equitable distribution of ice cream to a group of 5 year olds will ensure little to no fighting--at least until the ice c
After Sharon brought the car home an hour after her curfew, she equivocated when her parents pointedly asked he
The car dealer's ersatz laughter was immediately followed by a price quote, one that Shelley found highly inflated.
After serving thirty years, in which he selflessly served the community, Judge Harper was one of the more estimabl
Because she dances with an ethereal style, ballet critics have called her Madame Butterfly.
The storm flashed into existence above us and lasted only a short time--an evanescent turbulence of wind and clou
Entrusted with the prototype to his company's latest smartphone, Larry, during a late night karaoke bout, let the pro
Though the new sitcom did decently in the ratings, Nelson railed against the show, saying that it was nothing more
The Bible is fertile ground for exegesis--over the past five centuries there have been as many interpretations as the
Lena's homework is on the wall because it is an exemplar of clean, neat, and thoughtful work.
After two months at sea, the exiguity of the ship's supplies forced them to search for fresh water and food.
Shelley made one exorbitant purchase after another, buying new clothes and taking vacations even though she ear
After a few sips of cognac, the octogenarian shed his irascible demeanor and became expansive, speaking fondly o
When I turned 18, all of the shoplifting and jaywalking charges were expunged from my criminal record.
The censor expurgated every reference to sex and drugs, converting the rapper's raunchy flow into a series of blee
By extrapolating from the data on the past three months, we can predict a 5% increase in traffic to our website.
Many news shows provide facile explanations to complex politics, so I prefer to read the in-depth reporting of The N
The controversial bill proved factious, as dissension even within parties resulted.
The defendant's story was largely factitious and did not accord with eyewitness testimonies.
Two years after graduation, Charlie still lived with his parents and had no job, becoming more feckless with each pa
The artist had entered a fecund period, producing three masterpieces in the span of two months.
For fans of the Harry Potter series, the fell Lord Voldemort, who terrorized poor Harry for seven lengthy installments
Freddie is a firebrand: every time he walks into the office, he winds up at the center of heated argument.
This word has other definitions but this is the most important one for the GRE.
Although Sam was trying to honor Mark's sense of humor, many found it quite flippant that he wore a comic nose a
Mary's behavoir completely flummoxes me: I never have any idea what her motivations might be.
We rarely invite my fractious Uncle over for dinner; he always complains about the food, and usually launches into a
In a famous gaffe, Vice President Quayle attempted to correct the spelling of a grade school student, only to find th
Randy played a gambit, telling his boss that he would leave at the end of the week if he didn't get a raise.

In countries with rampant graft, getting a driver's license can require no more than paying an official. This word has
The dictator was known for his grandiloquent speeches, puffing his chest out and using big, important- sounding wo
Wallace Stegner lamented the lack of gumption in the U.S. during the sixties, claiming that no young person knew t
Most accounts of Tiger Woods life were hagiographic, until, that is, his affairs made headlines.
Many college superstar athletes are hailed as the next big thing, but then flop at the professional level. This word ha
The first decade after WWI was a halcyon period in America with new-found wealth and rapidly improving technolog
As soon as she won the lottery, Alice begin displaying a hauteur to her friends, calling them dirty-clothed peasants b
The boss's hectoring manner put off many employees, some of whom quit as soon as they found new jobs.
When asked why he had decided to buy millions of shares at the very moment the tech companies stock soared, th
Though she received a B- on the test, she had such a histrionic outburst that one would have thought that she'd be
Most workout gurus are young, fit people, whereas most yoga gurus are hoary men with long white beards.
Bad weather has hobbled rescue efforts, making it difficult for crews to find bodies in the wreckage.
Someone tried to hoodwink Marty with an email telling him that his uncle had just passed away, and to collect the in
Bill Clinton was criticized for his hubris, since he believed he could get away with anything once in the White House

Plato imbibed Socrates' teachings to such an extent that he was able to write volumes of work that he directly attrib
The chef cook-off featured one gourmand who had the unfortunate distinction of mixing the wrong broths, creating a
The modern supermarket experience makes many feel claustrophobic, as they are immured in walls upon walls of p
In extremely trying times, even the moderately wealthy, after a few turns of ill-fortune, can become impecunious.
Children are imperious with each other before they learn that earning someone's respect is better than demanding.

After weeks of importuning the star to meet for a five-minute interview, the journalist finally got what she wanted.
Marty was improvident, never putting money aside for the future but spending it on decorating the interior of his hom
Though many initially tried to impugn Darwin's theory, in scientific circles today, the is idea taken as truth.
He imputed his subpar performance on the test to a combination of stress and poor sleep.
Bill's poem was nothing more than a list of impressive sounding words, so there was no point in trying to take mean
Inchoate ideas about the relation of humans to other animals had been discussed since the Middle Ages but the mo
Unless you can provide incontrovertible evidence, I will remain skeptical.
In the so-called Third World, many are indigent and only a privileged few have the resources to enjoy material luxur
The indigents, huddled under the overpass, tried to start a small bonfire in the hope of staying warm.
While art critics can occasionally pinpoint a work's greatness, much of why a piece captures our imaginations is com
For those who smoke cigarettes for years, a major health crisis brought on by smoking is ineluctable.
After decades of racial inequity, the "separate but equal" doctrine was successfully overturned.
During the executive meeting, the marketing director continued to make infelicitous comments about the CEO's gam
Mozart's music follows a clear pattern that, anyone could imitate, but his music gives an overall sense of effortlessn
Surprisingly, Hank had become a high-powered CEO; his high school friends remembered him as "Hanky Panky", w
Chester always tried to find some area in which he excelled above others; unsurprisingly, his co-workers found him
The guerilla group, which had become so powerful as to own the state police, was finally destroyed by an internecin
At first the hostess tried intimation, praising the benefits of cutlery; when Cecil continued eating with his hands, the
Three years of Manhattan living has inured her to the sound of wailing sirens; she could probably sleep through the
The Internet has unleashed the invectives in many of us; many people post stinging criticism on the comments sect
At a time when many others in the office were about to be laid off, many considered Cheryl's fine clothes that day a
Too many the grass at Wimbledon is inviolable and only greater tennis players are able to enjoy a game there.
While the literary critic subjected most of the classics to the harshest reviews, he regarded Cervantes as inviolate, a
The existence of life on earth is irrefutable; the existence of intelligent life on earth is still hotly debated.
Shelly was jaundiced towards Olivia; though the two had once been best friends, Olivia had become class presiden
Although many top chefs have secured culinary foam's popularity in haute cuisine, Waters criticizes it for being jejun
Her boss further cemented his reuptation for being jejune after throwing a fit when the water cooler wasn't refilled.
In the days leading up to war, a nation typically breaks up into the two opposing camps: doves, who do their best to
Napoleon was considered a juggernaut until he decided to invade Russia in winter; after which, his once indomitabl
Paul kowtowed to his boss so often the boss herself became nauseated by his sycophancy.
The teacher was fired for lacerating a student who wrote a poor essay. This word has other definitions but this is the
Lachrymose and depressed, Alexei Alexandrovich walked two miles home in the rain after learning that his wife was
Mark Twain understood that lampooning a bad idea with humor was the most effective criticism.
Stranded in the wilderness for four days, the hiker languished, eating protein bars and nuts.
Lolita is a challenging novel for many, not necessarily because of the elevated prose style but because of the depra
Her limpid prose made even the most recondite subjects accessible to all.
Mr. Rogers spoke to a Senate committee and did not give a litany of reasons to keep funding the program, but inste

At the funeral, lugubrious songs filled the small church.

Though she was only a third grade teacher, Ms. Martinet was magisterial in dealing with her class, lording over them
Whenever I looked glum, my mother would offer to share "an amusing antidote" with me--an endearing malapropism
Not even the mayor's trademark pearly-toothed grin could save him from charges of malfeasance: while in power, h
At one time, our country was full of hardworking respectful people, but now it seems that everyone is a malingerer w
The job seemed perfect to Rebecca, until she found out that her boss was a total martinet; after each project the bo
Just as those who were alive during the 70's are mortified that they once cavorted about in bellbottoms, many who
Max liked to maunder down by the seaside and pick up whatever sea shells he would stumble upon.
After drinking two expressos each, the animated couple would maunder loudly, annoying the other patrons in the co
Chelsea's grandmother thought Franz Schubert's music to be the most mellifluous ever written; Chelsea demurred,
Tolstoy was an aristocrat, but he strove to understand the Christianity of the Russian peasants by wandering amon
The early spectacular successes propelled the pitcher to meteoric stardom, but a terribly injury tragically cut short h
For its raid on the Bin Laden's compound in Abbottabad, Seal Team Six has become, for many Americans, the emb
I made a mistake; I misattributed "Crime and Punishment" to Leo Tolstoy when it was actually written by Fyodor Do
If my sister had even a modicum of sense, she wouldn't be engaged to that barbarian.
While Phil frequently made mordant remarks about company policy overall, he always was considerably gentler in d

The so-called magical diet cure simply ended up mulcting Maria out of hundreds of dollars, but did nothing for her w
For many pop music fans, the rap and alternative-rock dominated 90s were the nadir of musical expression.
Maria found her coworkers cell phone nettlesome, because every few minutes it would buzz to life with another text
Each August, when the winds moved in a south easterly direction, the garbage dump would spread noisome vapors
The twenty-somethings at the coffee shop always irked Sheldon, especially the way in which they acted nonchalant
The manager spent an hour objurgating the employee in the hopes that he would not make these mistakes again.
Herbert never explicitly revealed anything negative about Tom's past, but at times he would obliquely suggest that T
When the teacher asked the obstreperous student simply to bus his tray, the student threw the entire tray on the flo
The custom of waiting your turn in line does not obtain in some countries, in which many people try to rush to front o
Jackson was the most obtuse member of the team: the manager's subtle ironies were always lost on him.
The professor had trouble concentrating on her new theorem, because her officious secretary would barge in freque
Even as a young man, Bob had some bias against poor people, but during his years in social services, his bad opin
Mark was so convinced of his basketball skills that in his overweening pride he could not fathom that his name was
MIkey didn't partake much in his friends' conversations, but found their presence palatable. This word has other def
During the rain delay, many who had come to see the game palavered, probably hoping that idle chatter would mak
The downtown was a palimpsest of the city's checkered past: a new Starbucks had opened up next to an abandone
While the company credit card has made most large purchases easier, it is no panacea: some smaller basic transa
Dave asked Andrew to do just a simple toast, but Andrew launched into a full panegyric, enumerating a complete lis
Even with the rise of Kobe Bryant, many still believe that Michael Jordon is the paragon for basketball players.
Some say that Athens was the paragon of democracy, but these people often forget that slaves and women were s
The once eminent scientist, upon being found guilty of faking his data, has become a pariah in the research commu
The theater was full of parvenus who each thought that they were surrounded by true aristocrats.
Since the book had been through no fewer than six proof runs, the staff was shocked to see such a patent spelling
The defendent was found guilty and had to serve a period of community service as well as pay pecuniary damages
The professor had a remarkable ability make even the most difficult concepts seem pellucid.
Truly penurious, Mary had nothing more than a jar full of pennies.
Warren Buffett, famous multi-billionaire, still drives a cheap sedan, not because he is penurious, but because luxury
Even the most percipient editor will make an occasional error when proofreading.
My sister used to peremptorily tell me to do the dishes, a chore I would either do perfunctorily or avoid doing altoge
The short film examines modern perfunctory cleaning rituals such as washing dishes, doing laundry and tooth-brush
Jim always preferred a peripatetic approach to discovering a city: he felt that he could see so many more details wh
Many modern observers regard Eisenhower as perspicacious, particularly in his accurate prediction of the growth o
Those suffering from malaria fall into a feverish sleep, their world a whirligig of phantasmagoria; if they recover, the
Jane considered Al completely philistine, because he talked almost exclusive about video games; she was entirely
Arnold is truly noble, remaining reserved until an issue of significance arises, but Walter is simply phlegmatic: he do
English teachers are notorious for being picayune; however, the English language is so nuanced and sophisticated
After the candidate confessed, the press of the opposing party took the opportunity to pillory him, printing editorials
When Cynthia hears a speaker presenting a complex argument, she is always able to discard the irrelevant details
Some scouts initially doubted Pedroia because of his short stature, but he is a plucky player, surprising everyone w
Even in the midst of a lousy sales quarter, Debbie remained Pollyannaish, never losing her shrill voice and wide sm
Laden with 20 kilograms of college text books, the freshman moved ponderously across the campus.
The vice-president would often pontificate about economic theory, as if no one else in the room were qualified to sp
When the captain and more than half the officers were sick on the very first night of the voyage, many of the passen
Instead of conducting a thorough investigation after the city hall break-in, the governor acted precipitately, accusing
The government's mishandling the hurricane's aftermath precipitated a widespread outbreak of looting and other cr
On the night that Lincoln would be fatally shot, his wife had a presentiment about going to Ford's Theater, but Linco
The primacy of Apple Computers is not guaranteed, as seen in the recent lawsuits and weak growth.
The ideal politician would have the probity to lead, but reality gravely falls short of the ideal of morally upright leader
When the Senator was asked about where the negotiations would lead, he said that any guess he could make wou
I loved my grandfather dearly, but his prolixity would put me to sleep, regardless of the topic.
The President wanted to promulgate the success of the treaty negotiations, but he had to wait until Congress forma
The two sons, plying their angry father with cheesy neckties for Christmas, were hardly able to propitiate him -- the
Unlike the talented artists in his workshop, Paul had no such bent for the visual medium, so when it was time for him
My doctor proscribes that I not eat donuts with chocolate sauce and hamburger patties for breakfast.
Lisa loves her Mac but says little about it; by contrast, Jake will proselytize, interrogating anyone with an Android ab
Peter Sellers was truly a protean actor--in Doctor Strangelove he played three very different roles: a jingoist genera
In a move that hardly could be described as provident, Bert spend his entire savings on a luxurious cruise, knowing
Helen enjoyed blowing soap bubbles, but Jim regarded this as puerile, totally unworthy of a woman with a Ph.D.
Over the years of service, and quite to his surprise, he became a puissant advisor to the community.
The colonel was so punctilious about enforcing regulations that men fell compelled to polish even the soles of their
Bush's win in the 2000 election was in many ways a pyrrhic victory: the circumstances of his win alienated half of th
Craig always claimed to be a fearless outdoorsman, but when the thunderstorm engulfed the valley, he quailed at th
History looks unfavorably upon quislings; indeed they are accorded about the same fondness as Nero--he who wat
For every thousand startups with quixotic plans to be the next big name in e-commerce, only a handful ever becom
Jude is entertaining, but he is no raconteur: beyond the handful of amusing stories he has memorized, he has abso
The new recruit was not bothered by the raillery, finding most of it light-hearted and good-natured.
Although Ann hoped that her mother and her aunt would have a rapprochement, each one's bitter accusations agai
Jack's vulgar jokes were not so successful in the rarefied enviroment of college professors. This word has other def
Every point of the professors lesson was so clear that the students felt his concluding recapitulation was not necess
The two brothers sat and cried, pointing fingers and making elaborate recriminations of the other's guilt.
After years of gamblers anonymous, Tony thought he'd broken his compulsive slot machine playing, but it took only
On television basketball players don't look that tall, but when you stand in front of a seven-foot tall NBA player, he is
The mothers of the kidnapped victims remonstrated to the rogue government to release their children, claiming that
The Old Testament doctrine of an eye for an eye is not the kind of retaliation practiced in war; rather, an. arm, a leg
The speaker was famous for his ribald humor, but the high school principal asked him to keep the talk G- rated whe
The Prime Minister looked very foolish after his row with the foreign dignitary was caught on video and posted on yo
Steve Jobs is surely one of the most sagacious CEOs, making Apple the most recognizable and valuable companie
The hostage negotiator exhibited a sangfroid that oftentimes was more menacing than the sword at his throat, or th
A stand-up comedian walks a fine line when making jokes about members of the audience; such fun and joking can
Monte was astute at navigating the world of finance; sartorially, however, he was found wanting--he typically would
Deprived of sunlight, humans become saturnine; that's why in very northerly territories people are encouraged to sit
From his warm apartment window, Stanley reveled in schadenfreude as he laughed at the figures below, huddled to
An avid numismatist, Harold sedulously amassed a collection of coins from over 100 countries--an endeavor that to
The most admirable teachers and respected leaders are those who are self-effacing, directing attention and praise
While the banker maintained a semblance of respectability in public, those who knew him well were familiar with his
The old man, casting his nose up in the air at the group of adolescents, intoned sententiously, "Youth is wasted on
The Shanghai Urban Planning Exhibition Center showcases a simulacrum of all the present and approved buildings
The early days of computer graphics made real people into a simalacrum that now seems comical.
The position of Research Director is a sinecure: the job entails almost no responsibilities, nor does the person in tha
Mother Anna was always on guard against any solecism from her children and scolded them immediately if any of t
Our neighbors are constantly knocking on our door to make sure we are ok, and I don't know how to ask them to st
I walked to his house in the rain to make sure he had enough to eat while he was sick, but he seemed not to apprec
After losing everything in a fire, Tim decided to live in spartan conditions, sleeping on the floor and owning as little f
Ever since the car accident, Frank has been unable to walk without a cane, and so he has become splenetic and un
After the dictator consolidated his power, he took steps to squelch all criticism, often arresting any journalist who sa
Despite all the criticism directed at the President during this scandal, Lisa has remained his stalwart supporter.
As an undergraduate Mark felt stultified by classes outside his area of study; only in grad school, in which he could
Finally deciding to abandon all subterfuge, Arthur revealed to Cindy everything about his secret affair over the past
Nelly felt the Quiz Bowl director acted superciliously towards the underclassmen; really, she fumed, must he act so
There was no such thing as a surfeit of shopping for Nancy--she could stay at the outlet stores from opening to clos
Since his mom was a light sleeper, Timmy had to tiptoe surreptitiously through the entire house, careful to not make
Despite the fact that he'd maxed out fifteen credit cards, Max was still a sybarite at heart: when the police found him
No child has the temerity to go in the rundown house at the end of the street and see if it is haunted.
Chuck and Kathy had always been stable and agreeable people on their own, but when they got involved, it was a t
Because political mudslinging has become a staple of the 24-hour media cycle, most of us, despite protestations to
One of the goals of alchemy was to find the substance or process that would transmute lead into gold.
Jill presented a rather superficial treatment of sales in Asia, but her trenchant analysis of sales in Europe inspired a
When the boss confronted Aaron about his earlier remarks, Aaron responded with utter truculence, simply throwing
Standing in line for six hours, she became progressively truculent, yelling at DMV employees and elbowing other pe
The amount of GRE vocabulary he used increased with his years--by the time he was 60, his novels were so turgid
During his reign, Caligula indulged in unspeakable sexual practices, so it not surprising that he will forever be remem
All great writers, athletes, and artists were tyros at one time--unknown, clumsy, and unskilled with much to learn.
Since he was so in love with her, he took umbrage at her comments, even though she had only meant to gently tea
Professor Williams is so self-assured as to seem arrogant, presenting each and every opinion as an unassailable fa
The house shook and the ground quaked, but my dad was unflappable and comforted the family.
The teacher demanded to know who broke the window while he was out of the room, but the students understanda
After his long and unimpeachable service to the company, Sharat felt that a gold watch was a slap in the face rathe
World leaders coming to meet Gandhi would expect a towering sage, and often would be surprised by the unprepos
With only a bottle of water and a sandwich, the hikers faced an unpropitious task: ascending a huge mountain that t
Helen is unstinting with her time, often spending hours at the house of a sick friend.
With the combination of Kepler's brilliant theories and Galileo's telescopic observations, the old geocentric theory be
Some professors find teaching untoward as having to prepare for lectures and conduct office hours prevents them f
The whole notion of living untrammeled inspired the American Revolution and was enshrined in the Declaration of I
The plan was obviously unviable considering that it lead to complete environmental destruction in the river valley.
For years, they had heard of New York City's vaunted skyline, and when they finally saw it, the spectacular cityscap
His traffic violations ran the gamut from the venial to the egregious--on one occasion he simply did not come to a co
All bad novels are bad for numerous reasons; all good novels are good for their verisimilitude of reality, placing the
Frank is a veritable life-saver -- last year, on two different occasions, he revived people using CPR.
Even great rulers have their vicissitudes--massive kingdoms have diminished overnight, and once beloved kings ha

While the teacher was more moderate in her criticism of the other student's papers, she was vitriolic toward Peter's
Jason had dealt with disciplinarians before, but nothing prepared him for the first week of boot camp, as drill sergea
Each decade has its own zeitgeist--the 1990's was a prosperous time in which the promise of the American Dream
e had to come in to deal with his aberrant behavior.
ogical phenomenon making headlines.

are looking at hieroglyphics.

r seat on a public bus--even after the bus driver insisted, she remained rooted in place.
during the performance.
rning them of the many risks and dangers of prom night.

d put on the play in everyday clothing.

worth publishing unless it contained a marine mammal.
with surprising results.
directions were ambiguous, and the team had no idea to which side he was referring.
yet he was able to improve his analytical skills.
ack of education in Afghanistan.
er was able to persuade her to go camping.
ges in any one of seven test prep books.
five years is simply anomalous--average temps should return to average, they believe.

n as she saw a chaperone leading a group of wide-eyed tourists.

Buddhism preaches.

oing so sent a clear message: you can walk all over us.
ekly homage at his palace. This word has other definitions but this is the most important one for the GRE.
tiy must learn.

the largest financial fraud in U.S. history.

p wealth and power to live in poverty.

her, "They've got rings through their noses and purple hair!".
sly tracked down the bear that had raided their food.
distinguished scientist.
soon stranded and penniless, leaning against his wrecked automobile.

ry that employed previously unused shapes and structures.

why she chose to work with children.
e seven deadly sins by the Catholic church.
from bordeom or stayed awake to complete his sentences and humor friends.
 implications to the seemingly obvious words.

tone indicated an underlying anger about the issue.

ense emotions.

gerprints nor DNA were found at the scene. This word has other definitions but this is the most important one for the GRE.
ence to do their business out in the open.

nd will burst much like the U.S. real estate bubble of 2008.
eady waist- high.

down during their first week in training.

arsh words, and continued to plow through jars of cookies and boxes of donuts.

nd avoided the dangerous parts of cities. This word has other definitions but this is the most important one for the GRE.

y American, but some are over seven feet tall.

upporters as a sign of weakness.

star players getting injured.

ole board-- often get shortened sentences.
letters of recommendation. This word has other definitions but this is the most important one for the GRE.

s the old woman was mugged.

she only answered cryptically when he would ask her questions about it.

rtha's broken leg.

d intellectual conversation.
judge to the prosecutor.
 ach stroke, spending 30 minutes alone on the backstroke.

ate to explain the observations.

movies were utterly derivative of other popular movies, they did well at the box office. This word has other definitions but this is t

ue: Sheila was not alone in the room at the time of the murder.

s little more than a dilettante.

st consist only of disinterested members.

t personal attachment.
of a surgery.
rth are computer generated.
el the agreement.
onducting" along to Beethoven's 9th symphony.
d every sentence is as short as possible.
cally, does reading more make a person more moral.
she coughed through the night.
e be tried in an international court for genocide.

even a complete novice can learn.

g and melodramatic.
ted after he'd spent the day sightseeing.
d and resentment in the German people.
us to change.

t the results signified.

too many. of them.

he evils of the free-market.

completely blocked.

o served to exonerate him of any charges.

 extant generations from now.
on one false report.
ir evenly spaced.

ral feeling of discontent.

g a new dog no longer held any joy.
was eager to read the forthcoming details of the bill.
ever share them with her.
e the same fortuitous size in the sky.
otball seems somewhat frivolous.

erved to frustrate my plan. This word has other definitions but this is the most important one for the GRE.

in front of the office.

d professional contacts.
mily holding a banner that read, "Go Kyle"; galvanized, he broke into a gallop, finishing the last three miles in less than 20 minute
e realized the woman didn't speak English.
tier when she wore makeup.
't germane to the charges in the cases.
h story to read first.

y are often damaged.

ge group of people; yet, as Mahatma Gandhi and many others have shown us, leaders can also be introverted.
time we passed a shop.

able would have to listen to Billy's father's interminable harangues against the government.
ed out of home at the age of thirty-five.
ld not focus on her projects.
as brilliant his own.
lling waters stretching as far as the Americas.
nd always did the reverse.
dress" to a prominent awards show.
n a blank canvas.
self, and. owning a pet aardvark.
cover from.
nominious, bringing shame on both himself and his party.
 ns impertinent--after all, he thought, did she have to pry into such details as to what Madeline's favorite snack was?.

dnapped by outlaws on horseback.

more casualties than Napoleon had.

olate the essential laws at play.

can't match. his fierce individual spirit.

ded urbanite, unlikely to fall for any ruse, regardless of how elaborate.
advance his career.

ly picking on him.

es and other dental problems.

howing too much toe.
hen his parents protested, teachers explicitly told them that, notwithstanding the boy's precocity, he was simply too immature to

and cult of personality.

riends inevitably were very talkative--and not very hunky.

ound the house.

esent for his birthday.
empire without violence.
he founding fathers of the nation.

drastic change in climate.

word has other definitions but this is the most important one for the GRE.
r speech common among his fellow officers.
ccumb to a devastating illnesses by the end of the movie.
an get away with.
 ships--it didn't help that she lived in Chicago.
her person take over the task.
nd misrepresent his positions.
point, you need to do it on your own.

he had his cup of coffee.

asure in the chore.
ed with mundane events, such as deciding when to set his alarm each morning.
mas presents each year.
the changes in their industry. This word has other definitions but this is the most important one for the GRE.

nly have a negligible impact on your score.

out the window.

s. Robinson's view, so that she only saw momentary patches of red rock. This word has other definitions but this is the most imp
otten films. This word has other definitions but this is the most important one for the GRE.
antly returning to their table to refill their water glasses and to tell them what a handsome pair they made.
any questions. This word has other definitions but this is the most important one for the GRE.

display would be too ostentatious for a modest house in an unassuming neighborhood.

gs that contradicted church doctrine.
ng cape covered in sequins.
se his culinary tastes were simply too parochial; "After all," she quipped on her blog, "he considered Chef Boyardee ethnic food

far more pedestrian concerns: how to earn a salary and run a household. This word has other definitions but this is the most im
y expand the human mind, not limit it. This word has other definitions but this is the most important one for the GRE.
hese, the very lowest was for those, such as Judas, who had been treacherous to one of their benefactors.

onths into their relationship, Ed feels a day doesn't go by in which she isn't whining about some minor issue.

Golden Rule, are now regarded as mere platitudes.

's most poignant moment, the two griefstricken familes agree to end their feud once and for all. This word has other definitions
absolutely destroyed European literary theory. This word has other definitions but this is the most important one for the GRE.

a far more pragmatic approach, making small side-deals that would add votes to his bill.
d when it only inched up a dollar or two each day.
without tickets entering the arena undetected.

nd trips to the French Riviera.

er the whole market declined significantly.
 --most live decadent lives.
were truly prodigious: every year, he set a new all-time record.

w millions on fast cars, lavish homes, and giant yachts.

ied at the age of 31.

d, teaches at Harvard, and has published a number of influential books on cognition, language, and psychology.
income scholarship.
the weather in Los Angeles.
f with her ceaseless complaining.
ncerns, such as exercising and eating regularly.
health, it's not surpring that he has a ravenous appetite.
aths of seven innocent by-standers.
ane played on television.
ne else so we could penetrate its meaning together.
teners who neither sat still nor listened to a single word she said. This word has other definitions but this is the most important
colleagues in the philosophy department.
truth about the situation.
d everything he could to repudiate the rumors.
never be allowed to legally drive again.

out Brahms with a particularly reverent air, unable to offer a single criticism of his compositions.
ans for the product are still in the most rudimentary stages.
ces, Nigel adored its rustic charm.
ct to see. hikers an campers enjoying the park in the coming months.
nvolved in human trafficking.
entire collection of rare stamps.

putation when his lies were exposed by an article in The New York Times.
gnetic radiation eminating from deep space.
hentic ones.
goals are worthwhile.
y students would later thank him for demanding so much from them.

y devices. and predating even the idea of a postmodern, metanarrative.

ms as a threat to "national safety.".

eetings and free acupucture Tuesday?.

t even have a traditional phone anymore.

is far more taciturn, rarely revealing his perspective.

n the criminal justice system.

firearms present.
ous and quiet for the first 10 minutes.
em in a state of complete torpor.
e out either completely confused or, worse, feeling they'd been tricked.
ol students are somewhat more tractable.
udy properly.
ly-produced travesty of the form.
s treacherous actions than for eliminating a criminal and murder.
ut right here.
e uninteresting and show a lack of imagination on the part of the writer.

merous occasions.
ain circumstances, he underscored the importance of carrying enough water.
ons, so when he spoke to Congress about the same subject later, he was cafeful to make his position completely unequivocal.
ion to secure a victory for himself.
parently drunk barber for giving him an uneven bowl cut.
only on one school. This word has other definitions but this is the most important one for the GRE.
ed in a vehement manner, tipping over his desk and shouting at the top of his lungs.
he officials have received substantial bribes to make biased calls.
ing more papers yearly than all of his peers combined.
has shown that such a hope is naive.
but Barbara did not hesitate to vilify Todd.

the restaurant to turn around an look at them angrily.

a point from one St. Patrick's Day to the next.
she found a few she didn't know.

me concluded that it was his ingratiating smile that allowed him to engage in corrupt behavior and get away with it.
r abysmal performance.

ause in a public venue. This word has other definitions but this is the most important one for the GRE.
ed States. This word has other definitions but this is the most important one for the GRE.

llion dollar homes spoke of affluence.

no reward, apparently motivated only by altruism.

ets amuck, hoping for a glance at his boyish face.

he printing press.
regarding the governor's first term.
merican Revolution.
an for at least a year before receiving a kiss.

al thought in a mere sentence.

et the job done and those who actually get the job done.

s Pride and Prejudice--needless to say, she didn't have many friends.

hips behind them.
was a. historical figure or a fictitious name.
ollars in public projects that quickly failed.
cognized her childhood friend standing in line.

hat will work completely autonomously.

Incan gold.

avert bankrupcy.

t musicians. This word has other definitions but this is the most important one for the GRE.
mop the entire floor, they balked, citing reasons why they needed to leave.

onk can have a bad day and not look very happy.
tions but this is the most important one for the GRE.
utside his window.

me and complete your homework, so that you don't repeat freshman English for a third straight year.".

nnesus to Persia.

ails, and reporters all trying to buy, hold or see the rare piece of history.
on of the entire royal family.
c -- compare England's band Radiohead to any band from Southern California.

hing he wanted, even coffee.

s word has other definitions but this is the most important one for the GRE.
ry manufactures.
ear cadaverous.

y she was ready to move on from the relationship.

d has other definitions but this is the most important one for the GRE.
out to be wise and useful advice that has served me well.
t, setting into motion historic changes for African-Americans.

by removing The Catcher in the Rye and Scarlet Letter from their reading lists.
point--the music's effect on the listener. This word has other definitions but this is the most important one for the GRE.
other definitions but this is the most important one for the GRE.
e ideas are not consistent with his own.
nce--weeds grew unchecked in the front yard. This word has other definitions but this is the most important one for the GRE.
atic. This word has other definitions but this is the most important one for the GRE.
pasts-- from embezzlement to infidelity--sabotaging their campaigns. This word has other definitions but this is the most import

dge for clemency.

inals; others maintain that Oswald was a lone gunman.

even make it to the playoffs the next year.

h beef, each bringing out subtle taste notes in the other.
ers going at the same time. This word has other definitions but this is the most important one for the GRE.
arning more difficult.

sical while studying.

m at the same time. This word has other definitions but this is the most important one for the GRE.
his word has other definitions but this is the most important one for the GRE.

ntrite when his sister wouldn't stop crying.

an for many centuries.
d ate together before heading to the dance floor.
n requiring fifteen steps.
y continent were under one roof.
d by locals, who reported that many species of frogs had seemingly vanished overnight.

ability to make people part with their money.

that Santa Claus didn't really exist.

pack stuffed with books--these days we need only an e-reader.
every street.
being a flop.
rom his points rather than convince them.

ng the poor girl.

delegate many of her responsibilities to two lower-level managers. This word has other definitions but this is the most importan
over options. This word has other definitions but this is the most important one for the GRE.
e demeaning, calling the other's mother a water buffalo, the ref whipped out a red card.

e and filthy.

war to listen.

s is equally bad.
ver doing much work themselves.

n to take over the city.

of isolation on the island.

alk to others--and lost most of their games.

n as he stepped off the podium a member of the audience pointed out the large ketchup stain.
ngs. This word has other definitions but this is the most important one for the GRE.

aving the game early.

on and biology have been brought together by scientists trying to understand what happens in the brain when people have a rel
written 60 scholarly pages so quickly. This word has other definitions but this is the most important one for the GRE.
 ed him. This word has other definitions but this is the most important one for the GRE.

has other definitions but this is the most important one for the GRE.
to a sham operation.
and decried his bald-faced attempt to bilk them.
se around him.
r dream of becoming the next American Idol.

d brought back with him.

r again, since many concepts confuse students.

ould embellish them with puns and poetic images.

menon for those who, having barely finished feasting on the sordid details of one imbroglio, can sink their teeth into a fresh one.
ave the same aspitations and fears.
eople who speak the language.

ity toward Sarah.

beach and all-you-can-eat seafood buffets.

s through the university campus.

during his term, support for his policies was erratic, with an approval rating jumping anywhere from 30 to 60 percent.
Fraser and she wept tears of immense joy.
r any new work.
er get a clear response.

within each person.

sion; intransigent, Nelson left home to become a graffiti artist.

n his crime of dognapping a prized pooch.
eat these matters like mature adults.
ead of asking more pointed questions. This word has other definitions but this is the most important one for the GRE.
scure words. This word has other definitions but this is the most important one for the GRE.

efs; one week she would embrace a side, and the next week she would denounce it.
his torn stub was actually a valid ticket.
is word has other definitions but this is the most important one for the GRE.

a mental problem, but Jeff assured her it was a harmless foible.

oof vest is foolhardy.
rised by how forthright he was.
admit that my efforts were futile.

gleaned that he grew up in difficult circumstances.

into signing up for it.

fang-like teeth.
ffic. This word has other definitions but this is the most important one for the GRE.
, unable to accomplish anything.
ny who had been opposed to the 18th Amendment began to fear it would be repealed.
ould be seen sitting elbow to elbow with stockbrokers.
ab Al Capone. This word has other definitions but this is the most important one for the GRE.

ax evasion, a relatively minor offense.

him from the witness stand.

e even longer.

staff that it needed to be more dilligent.

n efficient healthcare system an imponderable task.

making alcohol illegal in the U.S. led its the repeal.

as incensed. This word has other definitions but this is the most important one for the GRE.
s have to them would quickly wear me down.

g them violently.
well-being of the corporation is ultimately incumbent on the CEO.

o the U.S-- one look at a duckbill platypus and you know you're not dealing with an opossum.
out of "Hey, punk, watch where you're going!".
 ad to blow up into pages upon pages of reader indignation.
wings, using wax to hold them together.
an languages are structured.
om the insipid scripts he would typically use.

rreal sleepless night.

casters to provide an objective account of the bank robbery.

lling knock- knock jokes to anyone who would listen.

y to gain power, it could be even more unpredictable and bellicose than the current leadership.

with little scientific training can understand difficult concepts.

moment leading up to--and often those moments after--a grisly death.

alodorous that many have to plug their noses.

the fact that he was involved in the fiercest war America has even fought.
but then requires a 300-page book to explain exactly what he means.
day he was actually seeking out those places where he and his long lost love had once visited.
out the entire play.
d bully and his sycophantic friends in a brutal melee.
nable to move their eyes from the screen for even a single second.
a. misanthrope, lambasting perfect strangers for no apparent reason.

rgue against this belief.

and within a few years the public quickly forgot his foray into theater arts. This word has other definitions but this is the most imp
ought of his proposed marketing plan for next year is now a moot point. This word has other definitions but this is the most imp
s room morosely.
ore sensational and vulgar: today guests actually standup and threaten to take swings at one another.
r sister liked. This word has other definitions but this is the most important one for the GRE.

is "secret tips" on how to gain wealth and make friends.

ned obstinate, unwilling to modify any of the habits that made her successful in the past.
 e part of the city.

rn that much of rural U.S. is filled with cornfields extending as far as the eye can see.
ng out how I was inferior to her. This word has other definitions but this is the most important one for the GRE.
been automated or outsourced.
ther one of his fits.
avorite of the fans there. This word has other definitions but this is the most important one for the GRE.
e even harder to break in the future.
uisite of being able to eat terrific food for half the price diners would pay.
e not pertinent to the question of who plays the best on the field.
ch as late mail, perturb him.
and plaster their signatures at the bottom.
but this is the most important one for the GRE.
not paralleled to the rise of the British Empire in the 18th and 19th century.

to think about.
tuition; even twice the amount would have been a mere pittance.
Mets lost the game.
distances of up to 100 miles, and can run for ten hours at a stretch.
ations, so that it could appear that he was meeting Mary completely by chance at the wedding reception.
ure all the players are mentally in the right place.
is far more precarious than either mountain-climbing or skydiving.
hool, the outfits that student wore in those photographs in no way established a precedent for what could be worn at school da
programming on television.

rebellious son had taken the car, calling his son's phone and yelling at him; only later did Mr. Baker realize that Mrs. Baker had
several of the neighbors homes, often stopping over at inopportune times and asking for a drink.
ment even made any official announcement of his promotion.

ake new recruits clean and clean and clean until they meet the expected high standards.
o take off his shirt, and ran the remaining six miles wearing nothing more than skimpy shorts. Note:.
f reporters. and journalists descended on the town.
n more adherents.
share their use in a provisional arrangement.
gnaciously back at them, "Hey, you think this is easy -- why don"t you buffoons give it a shot?".
alms about committing any resources to it.
ut if he does call her, the evidence of where he currently is could cost him his job.
better than it sounds.".
 unabated in the megalopolis. This word has other definitions but this is the most important one for the GRE.
ight for the seedy parts of town.

ne for the GRE.

t by surprising his wife with a trip to Tahiti. This word has other definitions but this is the most important one for the GRE.
m to kitchen cleanup.
position after only three months.

h goods, so quick was the disaster relief response.

t the high crime statistics there, I have some reservations. This word has other definitions but this is the most important one for
ded it with a sense of resignation. This word has other definitions but this is the most important one for the GRE.
much money in his bank account. This word has other definitions but this is the most important one for the GRE.

e was retiring, and preferred the solitude of his garret.

e is no way to retract it.

eer forming on her face as she eyed those who were attending church for the first time.
anything but sanguine.

was made lucid as he wrote animatedly on the chalkboard.

f coffee, enumerated all of the government's deficiencies--only to break ranks and launch into some screed against big busines
s--overly sentimental.
e up with the. idea was looking for a strong adhesive; the weak adhesive he came up with was perfect for holding a piece of pap
ding on the stock exchange.
s when, during a small earthquake, a large crack emerged on the façade of the building.
verse with natives.

nocence Taylor was trying to figure out the company's process.

n obviously lesser qualified candidate instead.
hed all the sordid details of the interaction. This word has other definitions but this is the most important one for the GRE.

initions but this is the most important one for the GRE.
n during the most violent storm.
st 330 on the Revised GRE. This word has other definitions but this is the most important one for the GRE.
 was forthcoming he realized he would have to seek other means of paying for his college tuition.

ost no progress on the project.

lp set the goals for president's next term.

oving, laughing, and a joy to be around.
even though Marcia's husband, Frank, confessed to finding Shelley more attractive than Marcia.
ambling on baseball games has tarnished his image in the eyes of many.
she was. surprised how often tawdry displays took the place of genuine elegance.
his word has other definitions but this is the most important one for the GRE.

s word has other definitions but this is the most important one for the GRE.
cked his friends when he bought a Kindle.

hwarted my plans.
ing red in the face.
Development division.

ster bedroom in less than a weekend.

s of a civil war tearing their country to pieces.

and sometimes even wild birds will land on his finger.

promising, never wanting to change their opinions.
bmit himself to any other inconveniences, the defendant decided to find a new lawyer.

e adept at even combinations and permutations questions.

d in a country was unprecedented in the history of mankind.
s it's nap time.

am became the inspiration for the urbane and sophistcate spy James Bond.
is overall. campaign slogans with platitudes and completely avoiding the controversial subject of the question.
d by one of the European countries during the late stages of the tournament.

imate "tweets"--vicariously live the life of a famous person.

ent simply to go through the motions of playing.
o vindictive that she waited for an entire semester to get the perfect revenge.
out how he is the scum of the earth for speaking loudly on his cellphone in public.

asked to never return.

m, it was her favorite CD yet. This word has other definitions but this is the most important one for the GRE.
out reason and play without limitation.

he later wrote a book clearly supporting the theory.

their right to strike for four years in exchange for better health insurance.

nd Kenya. This word has other definitions but this is the most important one for the GRE.
knew it would be giving him a promotion.

to some on the left side of the political spectrum.

rely speaking loudly enough for those in the back rows to hear.
heesy and over-the-top that customers become irritated.

This word has other definitions but this is the most important one for the GRE.
ee to save a. cat.
es well into the 21st century.
d dubs himself an independent.
been said that democracy is the worst form of government except all the others that have been tried.".
yet to come.
ory reviews.
or another place to live. This word has other definitions but this is the most important one for the GRE.
but this is the most important one for the GRE.
e treacherous paths.
t pick up on her dry humor, they thought her supercilious. This word has other definitions but this is the most important one for
that was every bit as transparent as it was corrupt.
entatious sports cars and chic evening dress.
citizens to provide food, drink, and entertainment.
esigned to mislead the voting public.

ere the top in their county.

es through Africa and South America.
him to her party.

he main character.
. This word has other definitions but this is the most important one for the GRE.
han zombies and a title.
stion when she asked him to which school he was headed in the Fall. This word has other definitions but this is the most impor
employees bemoaned the cuts as further evidence that management was against them.
orks of theological speculation.

nks so much.
he'd had his morning cup of coffee.
hat the outcome of any one game is independent of the games that preceded it.
ence and grotesque subject matter.

ad gotten their food.

efend her husband's work.

Looks like it's raining.".

eep resulted in afternoon detention. This word has other definitions but this is the most important one for the GRE.

es are so byzantine that many have found themselves at the mercy of the Department of Motor Vehicles.

he played the last two points with his eyes closed.

of their population.
at not only was his taste eclectic but it was also catholic: he enjoyed music from countries as far-flung as Mali and. Mongolia.
ir offspring some autonomy.
24 hour wait time.

comment from her mother.

ea what he's really talking about.
ns; not so with chary, a word that he began to use interchangeably with wary.
he pain we humans do. This word has other definitions but this is the most important one for the GRE.

ely did students come to his office hours.

ut always quick with a sartorial jab if someone happened to be wearing anything even slightly mismatching.
ee and. anticipating future requests.
ll complicit in the corruption.
apons, he unsheathed a hidden sword.

nd lack of rain.
and the vampire romance--to create a memorable read.
e on T.V., the grandkids learned to hide from him at every opportunity.
higher sea walls to protect against future hurricanes.

e surrounded by a nearly uncrossable river and the south by a desert.

 opters had already touched down amid heavy gunfire.
s word has other definitions but this is the most important one for the GRE.

is word has other definitions but this is the most important one for the GRE.
hey often realize that cupidity brings anything but happiness.
amounts of wine, in the hope that she would become less grouchy.

essive tuition with a monthly donation.

emonstratively, but he quietly nodded his head and left without saying a word.
bber was revealed.
hree weeks.
nd will be. torn down.
dows of former books. This word has other definitions but this is the most important one for the GRE.

bsolute despot.
as little more than a daycare in which students stare at the wall and teachers stare at the chalkboard.

f infinite largess--one night I saw my mother diligently wrapping presents and storing them under our Christmas tree.
ad Moby Dick since the author is discursive, often cutting the action short to spend 20 pages on the history of a whale.
disingenuous.
This word has other definitions but this is the most important one for the GRE.
that he was a reporter for a well-known newspaper.

ide the smell dissipated and we could breathe once again.

f the flesh. This word has other definitions but this is the most important one for the GRE.
nd it brings me great sadness to think that she is now gone.
o a lighthearted tempo.

other, they dovetail each other very well. This word has other definitions but this is the most important one for the GRE.
han who she or he actually is.

eave work early that day. This word has other definitions but this is the most important one for the GRE.
ting signs warning trespassers.

an embryonic stages. This word has other definitions but this is the most important one for the GRE.
e questions than it answers.
had created over the years.
usands of Cambodians lost their lives. This word has other definitions but this is the most important one for the GRE.
he neighboring theater.
g he can learn no other way.".
and began working as a salesman.

g--at least until the ice cream is gone.

nts pointedly asked her where she had been.
found highly inflated.
e of the more estimable people in town.

ulence of wind and cloud.

araoke bout, let the prototype slip into the hands of a rival company--the next day Larry was excoriated, and then fired.
at it was nothing more than an execrable pastiche of tired cliché's and canned laughter.
y interpretations as there are pages in the Old Testament.

ater and food.

ns even though she earned a limited salary.
nsive, speaking fondly of the "good old days". This word has other definitions but this is the most important one for the GRE.

ow into a series of bleeps.

ffic to our website.
epth reporting of The New York Times.

e feckless with each passing day.

ven lengthy installments, has finally been vanquished by the forces of good--unless, that is, JK Rowling decides to come out of
d argument.

e wore a comic nose and glasses mask to Mark's funeral.

usually launches into a tirade on some touchy subject.

student, only to find that the child was correct.
't get a raise.

official. This word has other definitions but this is the most important one for the GRE.
mportant- sounding words.
o young person knew the value of work.

onal level. This word has other definitions but this is the most important one for the GRE.
dly improving technology.
dirty-clothed peasants behind their backs.
ound new jobs.
panies stock soared, the CEO hedged, mentioning something vague about gut instinct. This word has other definitions but this
e thought that she'd been handed a death sentence.
g white beards.

ay, and to collect the inheritance he should send his credit card information.
nce in the White House.

rk that he directly attributed, sometimes word for word, to Socrates.

wrong broths, creating an imbroglio that diners would not soon forget.
in walls upon walls of products.
ecome impecunious.
better than demanding.

ot what she wanted.

g the interior of his home.
aken as truth.

t in trying to take meaning from the inanity.

Middle Ages but the modern theory really began with Darwin.

to enjoy material luxuries.

our imaginations is completely ineffable.

ts about the CEO's gambling habit.

rall sense of effortlessness that is inimitable.
im as "Hanky Panky", who shrugged off each failed class with insouciance.
s co-workers found him insufferable and chose to exclude him from daily luncheons out.
stroyed by an internecine conflict.
ng with his hands, the hostess told him to use a fork at dinner.
bably sleep through the apocalypse.
on the comments section underneath newspaper articles or YouTube videos.
fine clothes that day an invidious display. This word has other definitions but this is the most important one for the GRE.
njoy a game there.
Cervantes as inviolate, and had nothing but praise for him.
become class president, prom queen, and, to make matters worse, the girlfriend of the one boy Shelly liked.
riticizes it for being jejune and unfilling.
cooler wasn't refilled.
es, who do their best to avoid war, and jingoists, who are only too eager to wave national flags from their vehicles and vehemen
ch, his once indomitable army was decimated by cold and famine.

definitions but this is the most important one for the GRE.
arning that his wife was having an affair.

ut because of the depravity of the main character, Humbert Humbert, who, as an old, lascivious man, falls in love with a girl.

g the program, but instead, appealed to the basic human decency of all present.

class, lording over them like a queen. This word has other definitions but this is the most important one for the GRE.
endearing malapropism of "anecdote" that never failed to cheer me up.
ance: while in power, he'd been running an illegal gambling rink in the room behind his office.
eryone is a malingerer with little inclination to work.
fter each project the boss would come by to scrutinize--and inevitably criticize--every little detail of the work Rebecca had done
ellbottoms, many who lived during the 80's are now aghast at the maudlin pop songs they used to enjoy--really, just what exact

other patrons in the coffee shop.

en; Chelsea demurred, and to her grandmother's chagrin, would blast Rihanna on the home stereo speakers.
nts by wandering among them as a mendicant.
ry tragically cut short his career.
ny Americans, the embodiment of mettle.
y written by Fyodor Dostoyevsky.

onsiderably gentler in discussing any person in particular.

ut did nothing for her weight.

ical expression.
to life with another text message.
spread noisome vapors through the small town.
they acted nonchalantly towards everything, not even caring when Sheldon once spilled his mocha on them.
hese mistakes again.
obliquely suggest that Tom was not as innocent as he seemed. This word has other definitions but this is the most important on
he entire tray on the floor, shouted an epithet, and walked out.
ople try to rush to front of the line at the same time. This word has other definitions but this is the most important one for the GR
 s lost on him.
y would barge in frequently reminding her of some trivial detail involving departmental paperwork.
l services, his bad opinions ossified into unshiftable views. This word has other definitions but this is the most important one for
hom that his name was not on the varsity list; he walked up to the basketball coach and told her she had forgotten to add his na
This word has other definitions but this is the most important one for the GRE.
idle chatter would make the time go by faster. This word has other definitions but this is the most important one for the GRE.
up next to an abandoned, shuttered building, and a freshly asphalted road was inches away from a pothole large enough to swa
me smaller basic transactions still must be conducted in cash.
merating a complete list of Dave's achievements and admirable qualities.
asketball players.
ves and women were still not allowed to vote.
in the research community.

such a patent spelling mistake remaining, right in the middle of the front cover!.
ay pecuniary damages to the client.

ous, but because luxury cars are gaudy and impractical.

y or avoid doing altogether.

aundry and tooth-brushing.
o many more details while walking.
ediction of the growth of the military.
ria; if they recover, they are unsure of what actually took place and what was simply a product of their febrile imaginations.
mes; she was entirely unaware of how well read he really was. This word has other definitions but this is the most important on
mply phlegmatic: he doesn't have the energy or inclination to care about anything.
nced and sophisticated that often such teachers are not being contrary but are only adhering to the rules.
him, printing editorials with the most blatantly exaggerated accusations. This word has other definitions but this is the most imp
d the irrelevant details and extract the pith of what the speaker is trying to convey. This word has other definitions but this is the
surprising everyone with his boundless energy and fierce determination.
hrill voice and wide smile, even when prospective customers hung up on her.

om were qualified to speak on the topic. This word has other definitions but this is the most important one for the GRE.
ge, many of the passengers felt this was portentous, but the rest of the voyage continued without any problems.
precipitately, accusing his staff of aiding and abetting the criminals.
of looting and other criminal activity.
ord's Theater, but Lincoln persuaded her that everything would be fine.

f morally upright leaders.

ss he could make would be an unreliable prognostication.
ait until Congress formally approved the agreement.
to propitiate him -- the father already had a drawer full of ones he had never worn before or ever planned to.
when it was time for him to make a stained glass painting, he ended up with a prosaic mosaic.

one with an Android about why she didn't purchase an iPhone.

roles: a jingoist general, a sedate President and a deranged scientist.
xurious cruise, knowing that other bills would come due a couple months later.
woman with a Ph.D.

even the soles of their shoes.

win alienated half of the U.S. population.
e valley, he quailed at the thought of leaving the safety of his cabin. This word has other definitions but this is the most importan
s as Nero--he who watched his city burn down while playing the violin.
y a handful ever become profitable.
emorized, he has absolutely no spontaneous story-telling ability.

bitter accusations against the other made any reconciliation unlikely.

This word has other definitions but this is the most important one for the GRE.
tulation was not necessary.
ther's guilt.
playing, but it took only one trip to the Atlantic City for a full recrudescence--he lost $5k on the one armed bandit.
ot tall NBA player, he is truly redoubtable.
r children, claiming that the detention violated human rights.
r; rather, an. arm, a leg, and both ears are the reprisal for the smallest scratch.
p the talk G- rated when he spoke to the student body.
video and posted on youtube. This word has other definitions but this is the most important one for the GRE.
and valuable companies in the world.
word at his throat, or the gun at his head.
such fun and joking can quickly become sardonic and cutting.
ing--he typically would attempt to complement his beige tie with a gray suit and white pants.
e are encouraged to sit under an extremely powerful lamp, lest they become morose.
gures below, huddled together in the arctic chill.
es--an endeavor that took over fifteen years, and to five continents. self-
g attention and praise to their students and workers.
ell were familiar with his many crimes.
y, "Youth is wasted on the young.".
and approved buildings in the city of Shanghai.

r does the person in that position have to answer to anyone.

immediately if any of them talked out of place in public. This word has other definitions but this is the most important one for th
w how to ask them to stop being so solicitous about our health. This word has other definitions but this is the most important one
e seemed not to appreciate my solicitude.
or and owning as little furniture as a possible.
ecome splenetic and unpleasant to be around.
g any journalist who said anything that could be interpreted as negative about his regime.
stalwart supporter.
hool, in which he could focus solely on literary analysis, did he regain his scholarly edge.
ret affair over the past two years.
fumed, must he act so preternaturally omniscient each time he intones some obscure fact--as though everybody knows that Mt
es from opening to closing time.
use, careful to not make the floors creak, until he at last was able to enjoy his plunder: a box of chocolate chip cookies.
en the police found him, he was at a $1,000 an hour spa in Manhattan, getting a facial treatment.

got involved, it was a tempestuous relationship.

despite protestations to the contrary, are tendentious on many of today's pressing issues.

es in Europe inspired a number of insights into how to proceed in that market.

ulence, simply throwing a glass of water in the boss' face and walking away.
s and elbowing other people waiting in line.
s novels were so turgid that even his diehard fans refused to read them.
he will forever be remembered for his turpitude.
d with much to learn.
nly meant to gently tease him.
n as an unassailable fact.

e students understandably were unforthcoming.

a slap in the face rather than an honor.
rprised by the unprepossessing little man dressed only in a loincloth and shawl.
a huge mountain that took most two days to climb.

old geocentric theory became untenable to most of the educated people in Europe.
e hours prevents them from focusing on their research.
d in the Declaration of Independence and the Constitution.
on in the river valley.
he spectacular cityscape did not disappoint them in the least.
ply did not come to a complete stop; another time he tried to escape across state lines at speeds in excess of 140 mph.
e of reality, placing the readers in a world that resembles the one they know.

once beloved kings have faced the scorn of angry masses.

vitriolic toward Peter's paper, casting every flaw in the harshest light.
ot camp, as drill sergeants vituperated him for petty oversights such as forgetting to double knot the laces on his boots.
of the American Dream never seemed more palpable.
ant one for the GRE.

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her definitions but this is the most important one for the GRE.
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as simply too immature to jump to the 6th grade. This word has other definitions but this is the most important one for the GRE.
 ns but this is the most important one for the GRE.

Chef Boyardee ethnic food.".

ons but this is the most important one for the GRE.
e for the GRE.

word has other definitions but this is the most important one for the GRE.
portant one for the GRE.
his is the most important one for the GRE.
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away with it.

one for the GRE.

ortant one for the GRE.

but this is the most important one for the GRE.

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n when people have a religious experience.

e for the GRE.
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ne for the GRE.

 ns but this is the most important one for the GRE.
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ould be worn at school dances.

ealize that Mrs. Baker had simply gone out to get her nails d.
nt one for the GRE.

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creed against big business.

for holding a piece of paper in place but made it very easy for so.

nt one for the GRE.

e most important one for the GRE.

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 for the GRE.

g as Mali and. Mongolia.

Christmas tree.
history of a whale.

one for the GRE.

ne for the GRE.

d, and then fired.

rtant one for the GRE.

g decides to come out of retirement. This word has other definitions but this is the most important one for the GRE.
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nt one for the GRE.

heir vehicles and vehemently denounce those who do not do th.

falls in love with a girl.

ne for the GRE.

e work Rebecca had done.

joy--really, just what exactly is a total eclipse of the heart?.

s is the most important one for the GRE.

important one for the GRE.

he most important one for the GRE.
ad forgotten to add his name.

portant one for the GRE.

othole large enough to swallow a small dog.

r febrile imaginations.
s is the most important one for the GRE.

ns but this is the most important one for the GRE.

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t this is the most important one for the GRE.

med bandit.

most important one for the GRE.

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