elite words 501-625

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enervate

to weaken

germane

fitting and appropiate

auspicious

showing signs of a favorable outcome; marked by favorable circumstances

epicure

one with refined tastes, esp. in food and wine

quintessence

a pure substance or essence of something

demagogue

a leader who obtains power by appealing to the emotions and prejudices of the people

burgeon

to sprout or grow rapidly

repudiate

to reject as invalid or untrue

verbose

wordy

abash

to embarrass

incontrovertible

impossible to dispute

prudent

marked by careful planning; discreet

loquacious

very talkative

omnibus

including or dealing with many items

prognosticate

to predict

preclude

to make impossible; to prevent the occurrence of

tautology

needless repetition of an idea in a different words; a statement that is logically true no matter what

paragon

an example of perfection

enmity

the bitter attitude or feelings of any enemy or of mutual enemies

slipshod

marked by carelessness or casual attention to detail; sloppy

voracious

devouring; extremely hungry

vim

energy; enthusiasm

anathema

someone or something that is hateful

tortuous

winding, twisted

turgid

excessively ornate or complex in style; swollen, as from fluid

saccharine

overly or sickeningly sweet

umbrage

offense or resentment

august

inspiring awe or admiration, esp. because of high rank or character

verity

a widely-accepted truth

impetus

an impelling or originating force

cadaver

a dead body, esp. a human body to be dissected

evanescent

fading from sign; transient

clemency

mercy, or leniency towards an offender

contrite

feeling sorry for what one has done

assuage

to lessen pain or distress

assiduous

diligent; hard-working; constant

blasé

indifferent or bored with life; unimpressed as if because of too much worldly experience

verisimilitude

resemblance to the truth

pernicious

very harmful or destructive