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Benchmark
Noun
A standard against which things may be compared
Robust
Adjective
Strong and able to withstand difficult conditions
Concur
Verb
To be on the same opinion; agree
Foofaraw
Noun
A great deal of fuss or attention given to a minor matter
Hiatus
Noun
A period of time when something is temporarily stopped
Vacillate
Verb
To go back and forth between different opinions or actions
Succomb
Verb
To stop trying to resist something; to be brought to an end
Sodden
Adjective
Wet through and through; thoroughly wet
Ambiguous
Adjective
Not Clear; Vague
Ogdoad
Noun
A group of eight
Lucrative
Adjective
Something that generates significant financial gains
Catechize
Verb
To teach by asking questions
Dekko
Noun
A quick look
Excel
Verb
To do something extremely well or better than others
Nugatory
Adjective
Of no value or importance
Onomatopoetic
Verb
Words that imitate the noise they describe
Adament
Adjective
Describes someone who is unwilling to change an opinion or decision
Catalyst
Noun
Someone or something that causes change
Cacophony
Noun
A loud, unpleasant mixture of sounds
Sashay
Verb
To walk in a slow and confident way that makes people notice you
Volition
Noun
the power to make your own choices or decisions
Begrudge
Verb
To feel mad or unhappy because you have to do, pay, or give something
Churlish
Adjective
Describes someone who is unfriendly, mean, or impolite
Indelible
Adjective
Describes something that is impossible to erase or forget
Protector
Adjective
someone who keeps other safe
Augment
Noun
To make something larger or fuller by adding to it
Nadir
Noun
The lowest point of something
Transpire
Verb
To happen or occur
Epitome
Noun
A typical example (a person or thing that shows all the typical qualities of something)
Divert
Verb
To cause someone to change course or change purpose
Erroneous
Adjective
Wrong; incorrect
Semimonthly
Adjective
Happening twice every month
Inane
Adjective
lacking sense; stupid
Zenith
Noun
The highest point of something
Trek
Noun
a long and difficult journey, typically carried out on foot
Debateable
Adjective
Open to discussion or argument
Shirk
Verb
To doge responsibilities
Enthralled
Verb
Captivated by something or someone
Ruminate
Verb
To think deeply about something
Verbatim
Adjective
repeating the exact same words that were used
Incessant
Adjective
Something annoying or unpleasant that never stops
Rigmarole
Noun
A complicated and often unnecessary procedure [or process]
Prattle
Verb
To go on and on about something unimportant
Innocuous
Adjective
Not harmful nor offensive
Lollygag
Verb
Wasting time; to spend time doing things that are not useful or serious
Mar
Verb
To spoil or damage something
Gorge
Vern
To eat until you are unable to eat anymore
Penultimate
Adjective
Next to the last
Impulsive
Adjective
Doing things suddenly without any planning and without considering the effects it may have
Propensity
Noun
A tendency to act in a particular way
Quandary
Noun
A state of doubt about what to do in a certain difficult situation
Ban
Verb
To forbid something; especially officially
Commence
Verb
to begin/start
Lament
Verb
To express sorrow or regret
Thwart
Verb
Prevent someone from accomplishing something
Risk
Noun
The possibility of something bad happening
Loathsome
Adjective
Extremely unpleasant; disgusting
Sockdolager
Noun
something that settles the matter; a decisive blow or answer
Plethora
Noun
a large or excessive amount of something
Boasting
Verb
To talk in a way that shows you are too proud of something that you (have or can) do
Demarcate
Verb
To set boundaries or limits of
Hubris
Noun
arrogance and excessive pride
Scamper
Verb
To run quickly or playfully
Nocturnal
Adjective
done, occurring, or active at night
Supine
Adjective
Lying flat on the back, facing upward (looking up)
Vermin
Noun
Harmful or objectionable creature, such as a roach or rat
Windfall
Noun
An amount of money that somebody wins or receives unexpectedly
Furtive
Verb
Done in a quiet and secretive way to avoid being noticed
Fathom
Verb
to fully understand or wholly appreciate the depth of something
Bailiwick
Noun
One’s particular area of interest
Admonish
Verb
To scold in a mild manner
Brusque
Adjective
Abrupt; blunt
Traduce
Noun
To speak badly of or tell lies about someone so as to damage their reputation
Cygnet
Noun
A young swan
Panacea
Noun
An answer or solution for all problems or difficulties
Forego
Verb
to give up or to do without something
Pessimistic
Adjective
expecting the worst possible outcome
Saccharine
Adjective
excessively sweet or sentimental
Scant
Adjective
barely enough; very little
Metamorphisis
Noun
A complete change in the appearance or character of someone
Decelerate
Verb
reduce speed, slow down, or cause to move more slowly
Empathy
Noun
The ability to understand and share the feelings of another
Anecdote
Noun
A short and amusing OR interesting story about a real incident or person
Verbose
Adjective
Using more words than needed
Scapegoat
Noun
A person who is blamed for something that someone else has done
Squalid
Adjective
Extremely dirty and unpleasant, often because of a lack of money
Scrutinize
Verb
Examine or inspect closely and thoroughly
Hobbledehoy
Noun
An awkward adolescent boy
Egress
Noun/Verb
go out of or leave a place/means OR path of exit
Disparity
Noun
A difference in treatment, especially on that is seen as unfair
Conundrum
Noun
A confusing and difficult problem or question
Bilk
Verb
to cheat somebody out of what is due, especially money
Flummoxed
Adjective
To be utterly confused or perplexed
Somnolent
Adjective
Sleepiness, the state of being drowsy, ready to fall asleep
Flout
Verb
Openly disregard a rule, law, or agreement
Convoluted
Adjective
Complicated and difficult to understand
Impeccable
Adjective
Perfect in every way
Orifice
Noun
an opening (such as a vent, mouth, or hole) through which something may pass
Expedite
Verb
to make something happen more quickly
Gewgaw
Noun
cheap showy jewelry on clothing
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