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Abate (v)

to reduce in amount, degree, or severity

Abhor (v)

to hate or detest

Abstain (v)

to refrain or hold back voluntarily

Accretion (n)

a gradual buildup or growth by addition

Acerbic (adj)

sharp, biting, or caustic in tone

Acquire (v)

to gain possession of

Acumen (n)

keen insight or judgment

Adhere (v)

to stick fast or cleave

Admonish (v)

to caution or advise against

Affable (adj)

friendly, good-natured, and easy to talk to

Aesthetic (adj)

relating to beauty or good taste

Alleviate (v)

to relieve or make more bearable

Amiable (adj)

friendly and good-natured

Ample (adj)

more than sufficient in size or scope

Analogous (adj)

similar or comparable in certain respects

Anomaly (n)

something that deviates from the norm

Antipathy (n)

a deep dislike or aversion

Arbitrary (adj)

chosen at random, without reason

Arrogant (adj)

having an exaggerated sense of self-importance

Aspire (v)

to strive for or ambition to achieve a goal

Aversion (n)

a strong feeling of dislike, distaste, or hostility

Banal (adj)

lacking originality, freshness, or novelty

Belittle (v)

to make someone or something seem unimportant

Belligerent (adj)

hostile, aggressive, or pugnacious

Benevolent (adj)

characterized by or expressing goodwill

Bolster (v)

to give vital support, reinforce, or strengthen

Bombastic (adj)

high-sounding but with little meaning; inflated or pretentious language

Boon (n)

a blessing, timely benefit, or assistance

Brevity (n)

concise expression without wasted words.

Brusque (adj)

abrupt or offhand in speech or manner; rudely concise

Byzantine (adj)

very complicated or intricate

Callous (adj)

showing little sympathy for others; insensitive

Calm (adj)

free from agitation, disturbance, or tumult

Candor (n)

honesty, frankness, or sincere expression

Capricious (adj)

characterized by or subject to whim; impulsive; unpredictable

Castigate (v)

to punish or criticize severely

Censure (v)

blame or condemn

Character (n)

moral qualities distinctive to an individual

Circumspect (adj)

cautious or prudent, especially in speech or action

Coarse (adj)

rough, harsh, or uneven in texture; lacking refinement or elegance

Complex (adj)

composed of interconnected or complicated parts

Concise (adj)

expressing much in few words

Conform (v)

to act in accordance with rules, standards, or customs

Conscientious (adj)

guided by or in accordance with conscience or sense of right; governed by principle;

conspicuous

very easy to see, notice

Constant (adj)

remaining unchanged or fixed

Contemplate (v)

to consider thoughtfully

Contribute (v)

to give or supply along with others

Dearth (n)

scarcity or lack

Defiant (adj)

boldly resistant to authority or any opposing force

Delicate (adj)

fragile, frail, or vulnerable; requiring gentle handling

Demonstrate (v)

to establish or prove by example; clear explanation

Deride (v)

to ridicule, mock, or scornfully laugh at

Desolate (adj)

depressing, bleak, lifeless; barren

Detach (v)

to separate or disengage from association.

Diligent (adj)

characterized by steady, earnest, and energetic application

Disclose (v)

to make known, reveal, or uncover

Dismal (adj)

causing gloom or depressionl

Disperse (v)

to spread or scatter widely

Dubious (adj)

doubtful or suspect; of uncertain quality or outcome

Dull (adj)

boring, monotonous, lacking sharpness

Eclectic (adj)

deriving ideas or style from a diverse range of sources

Edify (v)

to instruct, improve, or enlighten

Egalitarian (adj)

relating to or believing in equality for all people

Elicit (v)

to draw forth or bring out

Eminent (adj)

prominent, distinguished, or noteworthy

Empathy (n)

the ability to understand another’s perspective, feelings, or difficulties

Enigma (n)

something or someone puzzling, mysterious, or difficult to understand

Equivocal (adj)

open to more than one interpretation; purposefully vague or ambiguous

Evoke (v)

to summon or call forth

Exact (adj)

precise, accurate, or correct in every detai

Expedient (adj)

suitable for achieving a particular end; pragmatically useful;

Explicit (adj)

clearly and directly stated, leaving no room for confusion;

Extol (v)

to praise highly or glorify

Extricate (v)

to free or release from a difficult situation or entanglement

Facilitate (v)

to make easier or help bring about

Fathom (v)

to understand something thoroughly

Fatuous (adj)

silly, foolish, smugly ignorant

Feckless (adj)

weak, ineffective, incompetent; irresponsible;

Fervor (n)

great warmth and intensity of feeling

Fickle (adj)

frequently changing, erratic

Flagrant (adj)

glaringly bad or offensive; obvious

Flimsy (adj)

thin and easily bent or damaged.

Flout (v)

to openly disregard rules or conventions

Frugal (adj)

practicing or reflecting economy in use of resources

Garrulous (adj)

excessively talkative, especially about trivial matters

Germane (adj)

relevant and appropriate for the subject at hand

Grave (adj)

serious; requiring consideration.

Gregarious (adj)

sociable, seeking and enjoying the company of others

Gross (adj)

blatant, outrageous, or unambiguous; lacking refinement or dignity

Guile (n)

cunning, deceitful shrewdness or treachery

Gullible (adj)

easily persuaded to believe something; naive, credulous

Haughty (adj)

arrogantly superior, disdainful, looking down on others

Hesitate (v)

to pause in uncertainty or have difficulty choosing

Hinder (v)

to hamper, obstruct, or dela

Hostile (adj)

having or showing ill will, animosity, opposition

Hyperbole (n)

exaggerated statements or claims not meant to be taken literally

Iconoclast (n)

one who attacks or undermines traditional conventions or institutions

Idolize (v)

to worship or admire intensely and often excessively